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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Ch4 M I N E

(Hey everyone. I just wanted to thank everyone who read this far and liked my story enough to read it to it's end. I had a lot of fun writing it and it makes me happy knowing some people loved it enough to read it fully. If you liked this consider checking out my other works. Thanks to everyone for reading this, faving it, or leaving a nice comment. And thank you to Eiichiro Oda for creating such wonderful characters and giving me the opportunity to make this wonderful story.

Warnings for yandere themes, mentioned entertainment district and spicy stuff but it will STAY sfw, Kid's in cannon killing streak and violence, maybe some cussing, and kidnapping.

The song used is Apple Blossoms from the anime Mashiro no OTO linked below.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XAqYuYkw32s&list=LL&index=4&pp=gAQBiAQB )

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The nature of the night brought out the animals and fever in all man. Blinding them all to their whims and igniting a natural crave in all to satisfy.  The festival held up tonight started that bright desire.

Fireworks are chaos and unpredictability. Their explosive gifts like heaven's art. Filling the night with their bright dreams, born to live through colour then die again. The spectators seeing their blazing trails arc above. There's something about them that warms the heart even in the cold, as if their stray sparks passed into their blood.

So tell her why must the heavenly lights bring amongst their happy lights such sorrows?

Why must such sorrows take a hold of your skin at the time of happiness amongst the hundreds of others laughing at the company of others and the dazzling gleam of lights reflecting off their eyes like hundreds of tiny mirrors to the souls. The laughter's ambience and joyous sights held nothing within the mind of one that found nothing but sorrows.

She felt no happiness. Just a sense a duty. A 'must get the job done' attitude with a true neutrality. Felt no spark when you were ushered away to be properly dressed up as beautiful as the lights in the sky. Felt no hope despite the immense dancing of the crowds and the joyous laughter they exuded towards the heavenly lights of the dark abyss.Filling their heads with joy and their hearts with warmth. 

The music of the giant celebration gently flowed throughout and between the beautiful decorations wrapped around the walls of buildings. The way the candles inside lanterns lit up the surroundings and made the shadows beautifully dance against the walls. The way the smell of delicious foods being sold by vendors and the thick gunpowder and smoke wafted through the air. The beautiful music mixing with the laughter and talking of the guests around the lights.

It was almost like a dream. Everyone having a great time behind their happy faces, no one telling who they were or maybe that was all part of the game. The fun of not knowing who you were speaking too and being able to be your own person tonight. But maybe she wasn't meant to join the fun and laughter that everyone else seemed to be having. 

For tonight the merriment was not going to be able to get to her. For it had started with a fear. A fear stricken girl whom had immediately barged onto the stage the star was performing her dances and smiling sweetly at the happy crowd gathered to watch the performances. Stopping the smile on her face by uttering twenty eight words.

"I-It's Eustass Kid! He's back! P-Please come back to the house!," she pleased clutching a hold of the oiran's sleeve crying. "H-He's demanding that you sho-show up or else he's going to do something bad. Ple-Please come back!"

So the night begin. 

First coming back to the house in an extremely ungraceful fashion. Her arm clutched within the death grip of the scared girl pulling her along in a run. Her shoes lost in the scuffle and her flowing robes clutched up into her arms to avoid dragging the ground. The crowds murmurs blurring hearing and crowds bumping constantly enough to feel like being squeezed in a sardine can. Secondly arriving at the home only to be greeted by quite a sight. 

Girls crying out. Sobbing and cheeks tear soaked. Even those whom weren't crying were scared. Cowering in corners and against walls curled up and clutching onto each other for comfort. Some hiding behind furniture or within the curtained doorways. 

This never happened. Something had happened in the hours she was gone entertaining and now a dreaded feeling of wrongness painted these walls. 

"Oiran Y/n-san!," the house master cried out in relief somehow looking even more pathetic and scared than the girls around himself. "Thank the gods you're here! He's going to murder everyone if you don't do something!"

"Master, what happened here?"

"It doesn't matter!" He screamed in her face forcibly grabbing her by the arm and pulling her along harshly towards the nearest flight of stairs. "You get in there and please him so my business doesn't burn down with him!"

Stairs winding and long greeted feet as they thudded along. Marching on their death parade to execution. Or it felt that way. Climbing wider and higher towards the dead end that sank in their doom. The only thing between her and the fate being a thin sliding door that even seemed thinner, barely containing the fright that stood behind it's barrier. To be seen by the orbs that were pulled harshly and yanked towards the door by the man who shot a snarl at her.

"I don't know what happened between the two of you the last time he was here-" A finger pointed at her face. "-but whatever it was caused me a week's worth of free business then and now he comes back strolling in like he owns my very house. So whatever damages he causes remember that YOU are solely responsible for it! As you are responsible for gett rid of him!" With that the harsh grip around her wrist left. The man instead using those hands to straighten his appearance before inhaling and forcing a smile on his face. The door sliding open just slightly to peep his head in. "I'm so sorry for the wait, Sir. She's here now so I'll send her right in."

With that he turned back to bore a deep scowl at the woman whom blinked as the man backed away leaving her to be left alone to face the ever looming danger on the other side of the door. 

The door that should have closed two years ago.

The one week two years ago that seemed more like a distant dream than an actual memory. It had been so long ago that she last saw the pirate. The red haired devil that roamed the seas. The very one claimed to be behind the door again. For what purpose has he returned? Perhaps the festivities attracted more than just the citizens' attention but the attention of sea fairing men as well. After what must've been forever in silence passed, footsteps approached the door. A small hand reached out to grab the door. With a drag sound it opened up for the calm woman to step instead.

And the calmness was quickly replaced by shock and frozen ice as they widened at the sight they beheld. 

Amber eyes turned on the beautiful woman who stared back at him with shock. Red lips pulled back in a smirk. "Dove. You haven't really changed much."

He chuckled at the reaction of hers but he was expecting that. After all he did look quite different than the last time they saw each other. He wasn't really offended by the way beautiful eyes followed the movements of his metal arm as it reached out for a gourd of sake and brought it too his mouth. The sweet bitter sour taste of the liquid burnt out his throat but was a welcomed one. Eyes roamed over his body. Noting the radical changes to it.

Eustass Kid no longer had two arms. Well she supposed he did but one was clearly prosthetic and clanked lightly with his movements. Gone were the jewelry on his wrists and the old coat she remembered. He seemed much more..

Larger. Stronger. Opposing.

Dangerous.

She supposed that a life of a pirate would lead to that. Changes of one's self was a part of life. Though the dangerous part still stood. While she had not seen him, takes of his misdeeds were not unheard of to her ears. Most noticable that his previous bounty had been. Raised to four hundred seventy million berries for the astrocities occured by his hands. But even so she quickly calmed herself before bowing with a smile.

"Captain Kid-san. What a nice surprise. It has over two years since we had met last."

"Again with the formal shit huh?" He huffed leaning his head into his remaining arm maintaining that smirk. "Cut that shit out. We're both pretty...familiar  with one another. We got pretty close  during my stay here.~"

Yes. The physical intimacy they did partake in. However she merely chuckled at his overtly flirtatious innuendos thrown her way used to such things in her line of duty. However that still begged the question in her mind.

"Your arrival is an unexpected surprise but a welcome one. To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?"

Amber eyes seemed to hyper focus as she walked in calmly closing the door behind her. Closing the two inside and blocking out any outsiders. Walking into his wanting space that DEMANDED he reach out and take. To hold, keep, and take for himself. 

The want started when he first saw her. Increased with a single kiss. And solidified itself when the first intimate act was initiated. He had brushed it off back then. He had important goals and wants to do like becoming the Pirate King. But the want jabbed his head every moment he left. Dreams consisting of beautiful eyes staring at him. Mornings women up in disappointment there was no sweet warmth beside him to greet him. No sweet smiles staring at him with eyes so bright and without fear of approaching the Red Devil. 

He refused to give into the wants. He wasn't about to be weak with emotions. But after so long the WANT became unbearable. Then the epiphany hit him. He could fucking do whatever he wanted. If he wanted riches he took it. If he wanted power he took it. So if he wanted this woman-

"I happened to be in the area and wanted to stop by. That a problem?"

"Of course not. I'm just surprised that you showed up so quickly. Usually I am the one who goes to visit my customers." She calmly walked on over to the tea kettle in the middle of the room, leaning down to fiddle with the top before it came off. "Would you perhaps like a cup of tea?"

"And drink that liquid donkey shit? No thanks." His eyes narrowed slightly. "What took you so long to get here? Was it..another one of those customers?"

Her head turned at him. The tone underlining with something sinister but she smiled. "Not tonight. I was performing for the festival when you sent for me. I do apologize for my delay but I am here now. That's what's important."

"...Heh. You're dam right about that part." Her eyes blinked when the cold of metal touched her skin and tilted her head up to him. "I missed this pretty face."

"I thank you for the compliment. It'll be nice to catch up before I leave."

In an instant the air in the room shifted. Becoming so tense. Thick enough one would have to cut it with a knife just to hear the silence. The smirk previously on his face gone as nothing was left behind but a blank slate. It took maybe two minutes of them staring at each other in the silence. Before a new emotion wrenched his gut making him growl.

"What?" 

"My contract has been bought by a man named Orochi. I am to be sent to his personal residence the first of next month." Her palm demeanor never changed despite the goosebumps crawling across her skin from the intensity of the look in his eyes. "Although I do not know who he is or what he looks like. My contract was bought through messenger. I have no choice in the matter of my contract."

She decided to add that last part in a way to deflect anger from herself and hopefully bring calm to the way his jaw clenched. He did not move as she reached up to gently cup the cold metal arm in hers. 

"It doesn't matter however. What's done is done and there's no point in getting brash over it. We have now so let us make the most of it."

Perhaps the mentioning of her contract will spare the house and get him to leave the poor girls alone like the house master wanted. If she wasn't here there'd be no reason for him to return. He still did not move staying eerily quiet, before a strained almost manic smile crossed his face. 

"That's right, Dove. It doesn't fucking matter cuz you're mine now. Why don'tcha grab that guitar over there and play me that song from last time? I wanna hear your pretty voice.~"

She smiled. "If that's what you'd like."

She happily (and secretly a bit relieved) got up and shuffled to the other side of the room to grab the shamisen leaning against the wall and turned. He kept smiling widely and a hand slowly patted the spot next to him.

"Come sit down right here, Pretty Dove. That way I can get a first row seat to my show."

The same prickling goosebumps feeling went down her back but she merely only bowed before shuffling over and calmly sitting down into place, holding her shamisen ready, and starting to prick away the notes to the song that was her favorite.

"Saa! Ah!   Ah, ah, saa!"

A beautiful voice waved off the walls with the echoes of music notes playing just for the two in the company of the room. The distance cheering of voices and bursting fireworks being the only ones accompanying her music.

"Now we begin.  Ah even the trees on winter days, repose with their limbs buried in snow awaiting the moment for their buds to emerge."

A feeling on her forehead caused orbs towards the touch despite her hands keeping up with the tempo of the song and her voice still singing the song. The touch was his hand reaching out to remove a few stray strands of silky shiny hair from her face allowing him a clear view of her.

 "Ah, in Spring they are delicately, deftly pruned. Wearing medicinal herbs as make up, they revisit their youth."

Her eyes watched his own as amber eyes stared at her.

WANT.

Want they said. Not in lust. But as a whole. Want. Take. WANT WANT WANT!! NOW!! Her eyes slowly closed-

"Don't close your eyes. I want you to look at me while you sing," he said organic hand cupping her cheek.

It didn't sound like a threat but she complied opening her eyes again much to his pleasure as he practically melted watching her. As she continued to sing through this strange eye contact.

"These flowers blossom but once a year."

He leaned closer. Enough for her to feel a bubble of uncomfort and the warmth radiating off his body. It was equal parts frightening and worrying but she wasn't confused. She knew what she was seeing and she was frightened by it.

"Ah when Autumn comes and it shows it's face once more it has ripened and taken on a luscious red hue and it's taste is even finer than it's color-"

She stopped when something suddenly happened. She gasped out as she was pulled forward, and in a second found herself placed in a rather compromised position, the shamisen falling with a clatter to the ground. Now in the pirate's lap with his strong arms cradling her to his chest. The redness in her cheeks was instant as he chuckled which ended in a relaxed exhale through his nose before looking at her surprised face.

"You're fucking easy to surprise, Dove.~ I thought you would've been used to a man's touch by now 'specially mine."

"I-...This D-Does not happen often. You caught me off guard."

"Better get used to it, Doll. It'll happen more often." She blinked foreheads suddenly touching.

"What?" 

Hold increased on her as his insane grin widened. "Did you forget? Nothing matters cuz you're mine now. I said so." Orbs widened in realization of the words spoken. "You ain't leaving next month. You're fucking coming back with me and I'll fucking tear whoever gets in my way limb from limb slowly from the joints."

Whatever the Captain wanted he got. 

WANT. TAKE. PLUNDER. KEEP.

M I N E.

[thewritetofreespeech]

NSFW-ish??? Can I get reactions/headcannons from Shuhei, Uryuu and Renji (add more characters if you want!) stumbling and falling straight into their s/o’s boobs? (I think this’ll be something funny instead of nsfw 🤧)

Shuhei

Immediate nosebleed.

We all know that Shuhei, despite being confident in his duties & abilities in battle, is easily flustered by the opposite sex

Even if they were his significant other, he would get embarrassed or rattled just looking at their chest. Never mind falling into it.

He would quickly dart up and apologize profusely

Floundering over his words, not at all helped by Rangiku or Mashiro teasing him and calling him a pervert.

Uryuu

Uryuu is a very shy boy. So he’s honestly surprised at times he has a s/o.

Usually graceful on his feet, he has been known to trip up a few times going downstairs. Falling onto his s/o and into their chest.

His glasses would immediately fog up from how hard he was blushing.

He’d try to get up as quickly, but carefully as possible. Apologizing for falling on them, but trying to ignore what just happened with their cleavage.

Anyone could see though, that something had happened. Something that Ichigo would probably loudly ask about, causing the Quincy to blush violently again.

Renji

Probably meant it as a joke that went awry.

Getting ready for bed together, Renji would get the idea of literally pouncing on them before both went to sleep.

A ‘brilliant’ strategy. If s/o didn’t roll over at that moment and his face landed in their pillows instead of the beds.

The two of them would just lay there for a moment, not sure what to do, before Renji spoke up.

“Well….while I’m here….” His grin turning cheekier as he moved to pounce in another way than just for fun.

[brittscafe]

I was just at a baby shower and it was the sweetest thing ever and all I could think about was having a baby with Kensei and was hoping maybe you could write that or maybe like shuhei and the squad decide to throw you a baby shower? Thank you so much <3

I feel like Kensei would be the best dad! :)

Excitement courses through Shuhei's and Mashiro's veins as they put the final touches on the decorations. All the squad members of the 9th division are there, waiting for you and Kensei.

You and Kensei never planned on having a baby shower. You out on desk duty and he's always out on missions, you never had time to plan one.

Kensei swings open the door and your eyes widen as you walk into the room. The room is full of everyone from the 9th squad. It's decorated in all pink (surprise you're having a girl!!) and there's a table in the corner with gifts piling on top of it.

"What is this?" Kensei mumbles out, his jaw dropping open. Shuhei chuckles and crosses his arms over his chest, a proud grin splaying around his face.

"It's your baby shower," Shuhei announces and you inhale sharply.

"Did all of you plan this?" you gasp out, your heart pounding against your chest.

"We had to celebrate you and your child," Mashiro chimes out and Kensei places his hand on your back.

"Oh, this is all too much, you guys! You didn't have to do this,"

"We knew that you didn't have time to plan a baby shower . So, we decided to plan you one instead," Shuhei shrugs his shoulders and tears tug on your eyes.

"Aw, thank you! This is so sweet," you chime out, wrapping your arms around Shuhei and hugging him the best you can with your round baby bump.

Shuhei chuckles and gently pats your back.

"I appreciate it," Kensei comments, a grin tugging on his face. He pats Shuehei's shoulder and shoots Mashiro a smile.

"You should open your gifts!" Mashiro speaks up eagerly. You glance over at Kensei and he nods his head. He grabs onto your hand and leads you over to the chairs in front of the table.

And one by one you open the gifts, amazed by the amount of effort the 9th division put into your baby shower. Kensei presses his hand on your belly, smiling warmly.

Neither of you could wait to welcome your bundle of joy to the world.

[emil162]

Hikō Yakan is an owl-like bird from the floating kingdom in the sky, Sky Land. Hikō has a great agility and speed, she can easily dodge several obstacles at the same time and is known for her acrobatic sky dances showing her exceptional flying skills.

Even the king and queen had recognized her abilities and made her the youngest captain of the night scouting brigade patrolling the skies around the kingdom.

Right after the kidnapping Hikō felt it was her duty to search for Princess Elle, and with the permission of the rulers, she set out to search the skies of the earth.

While looking for the Princess, Hikō repeatedly saw great steel birds flickering with lights in the sky, leaving only a contrail behind. When Princess Elle and her guardians Sora and Mashiro were found, she learns that these birds are machines called airplanes. She becomes fascinated by the earth aviation and the way humans learned the ability to fly.

Later on with the help of none other than the hyper-amazing legendary honorary scholar Yoyo-sama, she was taught the technique of transforming herself into a human. So that she could stay on the earth and easily study all about the principles of aviation as well as explore the secrets of aeronautical engineering.

Now Hikō is a 16-year-old aviation fanatic girl whose personality is clearly characterized by her surreal determination and her hardworking but still calm and happy nature. Elle-chan immediately sees that Hikō is a natural flyer determined to reach the peak of her abilities thus in a situation of a great danger she granted her the power of becoming a Pretty Cure!

Hikō Yakan becomes one of the main Cures in Hirogaru Sky! Pretty Cure, and she transforms into the Pretty Cure of the Night, Cure Aviatrix.

Her catchphrase is „A silent claw gliding in the night sky! Cure Aviatrix!”

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Yakan hikō – night flight (jap.). Changed the order 😉

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Now I’d like to take a moment to say thanks to the incredibly supportive artist @aceaeite . Even though we’ve only known each other for a while, she always had a moment to advise what and how to improve to achieve the effect I’m sharing with you today! It was thanks to her that I pushed forward not to give up and draw, draw and draw again. I miss such people in my life with whom I can share my passions, which is why I am extremely grateful to her for sharing her experience and just wanting to spend a moment getting to know the other person ❤️ thank you!

[princess-of-the-corner]

More Ojiro Family Stuff!

(Note, gonna start using Mashiro, cause good god, this is confusing enough)

As always, you are free to change, alter or discard whatever you want!

So! Got more on Scorpio! He has a name now!

Judai (kanji unknown) Ohari (尾針 - literally “tail-stinger”), aka Scorpio! Quirk: Scorpion Tail, has a tail almost EXACTLY like Mashiro’s, except it has a stinger on the end, which has a venom which causes mild to moderate paralysis (but nothing life threatening). Graduated from Shiketsu. Scorpio is a sidekick at the Zodiac Agency. He has been offered an official “hero partner” position, but has turned it down because being a sidekick has more flexible hours.

AND

Fujiko Ohari, Scorpio’s wife, aka Karkina (crab related, search Karkinos) another sidekick at the Zodiac Agency. Her Quirk is Exoskeleton, her body is covered with bone-like growths she can control and manipulate (Look up Ichigo from Bleach in Fullbringer Armour to see what I’m thinking of). She took on more desk duty after her kids were born, and she and Scorpio now trade off on desk duty, so neither of them are in the field at the same time, unless there is an emergency. 

Also their kids! Hiroto(6, boy) and Jun(4, girl), plus Karkina is currently pregnant again (Another girl … Tatsuki?). Hiroto is Quirkless (or seems to be, if you have an idea), while Jun has a fusion of her parents’ Quirks, called Tailbone. She has her Mom’s bone armour, but specifically down her spine, and covering her tail. Tatsuki will also have a tail, but covered in scales and fur - I have a half-baked idea she eventually becomes like a Monster High style Dragon?? Not super important right now, I guess. As of … I guess your current CC canon? Karkina is about 4 months pregnant.

Now the Ojiro Family List! (* means married in)

*Genkai Ojiro - Grandad - Quirk: Stubborn

Sumomo Ojiro - Grandma - Quirk: Bounce

Yosuke Ojiro - First born Son - Quirk: Stubborn

*Keiko Ojiro - Yosuke’s wife - Quirk: Momentum

Masumi Ojiro - Second Born kid, first born daughter - Quirk: Bouncy

Shizuka Ojiro - Third kid, 2nd daughter - Quirk: Stubborn

*Arika - TECHNICALLY not married in yet, Shizuka’s datemate, the pair are planning to get married eventually, but everyone treats them as if they’ve already married Shizuka - Quirk: Gecko (physical mutation Quirk that gives her the appearance and general abilities of a gecko. Have a vague idea of her being related to Spinner?)

Grandkids

Yosuke & Keiko’s kids (please note, they have a LOT of kids, I haven’t named them all yet, order is by age)

Son - Quirk: Stubborn

Son - Quirk: Stubborn

Daughter - Quirk: Stubborn

Sosuke - roughly Mashiro’s age - Quirk: Momentum

Daughter & Son (fraternal twins) - Quirk: Stubborn

Son - Quirk: Stubborn

Miki - youngest girl - Quirk: mix of Momentum & Bounce

Masumi’s kid

Mashiro - only child - Quirk: Tail

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I LOVE aLL OF THEM

[ecargmura]

Hirogaru Sky Precure Episode 50 Review + Final Thoughts

Wow, I can’t believe I finished a Precure show from start to end! It was a good experience for a first-time Precure watcher, aka me. The final battle was pretty cool and then everything that happens afterwards was pure emotional as I realize it’s truly the end.

To be honest, the last battle between the Precures and Daijarg went by pretty fast. It’s fast-paced but the way they defeated him was pretty quick too. It’s not a bad thing, though. It’s best to get everything over and done with so that the farewells can happen. I did like that all the Precures were working together to take him down and not just having Sora and Mashiro in the spotlight. Given that the final boss is a snake, the sneaky, meandering nature fits well with its form as it tries to escape into Empress Underg, but she decides to finally let go of him. Because he cannot possess her, he resorts to trying to possess someone in Sorashido City, causing havoc in the ordinary world.

The second half of the final battle was pretty epic as most of the minor characters in past episodes are seen as well as the Precures using a new move, Hirogaru Sky Punch, where they all punch the snake into the sky and then defeat him once and for all with the Majestic Halation. I really like the teamwork! Now that Daijarg has been purified, does that mean there is no more Underg Energy?

Oh boy, the departure scene was legit shaking my emotions. The fact that they’re separating makes me sad. While it is in their best interest for the Skylandians to return to their home country as they have dreams and aspirations over there, it’s not the end as they can always come visit. I think the part where Tsubasa was saying his last words to Ageha got me the most. These two had the rockiest start but, by the end, it was a friendship that has improved positively. Seeing Sora and Mashiro saying good-bye was also sad as these two clearly cherish each other a lot. Sora is her first friend and Mashiro had someone who eased her loneliness. I know for a fact that these two have feelings for each other, but the subtlety of it all really moves me. Though, I did dislike that they decide to visit the next day after saying all those emotional good-byes. It killed the emotional factor.

I also like that the Underg Empire truly decided to have peace with each other and with Skyland as the generals decide to stay with the Empress. Although the empire was once a cruel place, they were all shown that they can reform and that’s why they gathered together. I hope the Empress makes dolls of her minions; it was so cute seeing Kabaton gushing over the Elleelain doll and wanted her to make a doll of him too.

However, I’m glad that the Precures all have a future in their stories now. Sora officially joined the Azure Guards and becomes someone else’s idol, taking the path of her hero Shalala, and still uses her Cure Sky form for knight duties. Mashiro decides to write a picture book about her adventures with the Precures. Tsubasa has a future as a sage, but told Ageha that he wants to explore Sky Land to gain knowledge and experience; Sky Land might even be larger than one would expect. Ageha’s dream has always been to be a nursery school teacher. Ellee has returned to Sky Land to become the future ruler. I know that they had made a Precure series where they feature Precures as adults, so it’ll be cool to see if Hirogaru Sky gets the adult treatment. I’d love to see what these characters would be older. What are your thoughts on the final battle and the departure?

Final Thoughts 

Overall, like Mashiro, I also have a hard time saying good-bye. This was my first Precure show and I loved it. I can see why the franchise is so popular. There were flaws, especially towards the last quarter of the show with snail paced story progression, but it did not detract my enjoyment of the show.

I really loved the energy the show gives off. Following Sora on her journey of being flung into another world after rescuing Princess Ellee and trying to find ways to adjust while protecting her from the Underg Empire was an investing journey. I loved that it explores Sora’s desire to being a hero and learning what it means to become a true hero. The quirky misadventures and emotional aspects were really good. Normally, it’s happy, but the story wasn’t afraid to get dark, as shown with Episodes 14 and 15, Episode 23 and the last five episodes revolving around Elleelain. When the episodes get dark, they are DARK. I’m glad that the writers don’t hold back in a children’s show.

As a magical girl show, Precure does a lot of things that other magical girl shows do, but I think that Precure does things a bit better. For example, I do like that Hirogaru Sky develops all the main cast. Like, throughout the fifty episodes, I learned so much about Sora, her goals, her personality and her family; the same goes with the other four Cures too. Some magical girl shows mainly focus on the main character and the other main character that they forget to develop the other main cast members at times. Hirogaru Sky does a good job giving insight to the main cast, but I do wish Ellee was a bit developed more rather than being stuck as a baby for three fourths of the show.

The villains were a bit hit or miss. Kabaton and Battamonda were great foils to the cast, but then Minoton, while charismatic, was underutilized and the story sort of dragged after Skearhead’s introduction. It was a waste that Empress Underg was only fully shown towards the last part of the show and then gets shoved to the side when Skearhead decides to become the final boss. She was wasted potential. Also, the generals don’t really interact with each other, so it’s hard to tell if they were a good villain team because they didn’t work together until the end.

The side characters were great, though. They were entertaining to watch. I liked Yoyo, Beryberie and Shalala a lot. However, I did wish there was more insight on Yoyo like how she landed in Sorashido City and why she chose to stay and not return to Sky Land. Beryberie made a good rival to Sora and I liked how it stays even in the finale. Shalala was the perfect mentor figure to Sora and it was because of her that Sora walks the same path as she does. I’m going to miss these side characters.

Although I am not a Precure expert, I do think that this is a good introduction to Precure. Heck, I’m into Precure thanks to Hirogaru Sky. I can’t wait to see what Wonderful Precure has to offer. If you want more Precure content from me, I am also reviewing Delicious Party Precure episodically on my blog.

I’ll see you guys next week for my review of Wonderful Precure!

[clockwork-wonderland404]

Lights are memories, memories are home

Consider reading this on my ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/49016803

Ship: Hibiki Wataru/Mashiro Tomoya

Word Count: 2,971

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"One, two, one, two~ Spin~" Clapping his hands, Wataru appeared next to Tomoya, taking him by the waist and spinning him one more time. "See? Like this~"

"You- I spun the exact same way, you just wanted to touch me!" Tomoya complained and pushed himself away, stumbling from the force before quickly gathering his balance back.

"Oh, but I can't help it! You are so beautiful!" Wataru spun around himself this time, then let out a deep sigh. "Simply, I just wish to make it perfect!"

"I know what I'm doing!" Tomoya appeared more agitated than usual, tugging at the hem of his dress as if wanting to get it off right this second. "I can practice on my own! It's not even time for rehearsals yet, you just appeared out of nowhere to watch me like a creep."

"Oh? Is that so? Can't I be concerned with my adorable circle members even while 'off-duty'?"

"I don't need your concern or your help or-" Tomoya stopped himself before finishing that sentence, but did stomp his feet. "The... The point is! Let me practice alone! You're not even in this play!.. I know you're the director and all, but.."

Once again, as Tomoya kept on talking, he riled himself up. "Just don't touch me, don't look at me! I don't need your advice right now, let me be!"

"In fact, you know, maybe this play will be better without-..."

What was he saying..? Was there really so much pent-up frustration inside him that he took it out like that..? Usually, he could tolerate his odd senpai's antics.

He desperately racked his brain, for a way to finish this sentence in a different way, but his brain bluescreened the moment he saw a flash of what could be best described as a glisten in Wataru's eye. Not a sparkle, no, it remained as dull as it usually was. Tears? No, it couldn't be.

Tomoya shook his head, he must've been hallucinating it, it only lasted a second after all, it may have been a trick of the light.

Because surely, it couldn't be...

Wataru was still smiling and his voice didn't waver as he spoke. "Now now, Tomoya-kun, you could've just asked me nicely, hm? I, for one, know exactly how capable you are! Which is why I cast you for the main role! The most adorable, yet resilient little Alice~"

He turned around, now with his back towards Tomoya, he waved goodbye. "I'll leave you to it~" For a moment, his voice softened, lost some of that cheerful magic. "I am so proud of you, Tomoya-kun. You've grown. But don't shoulder everything alone, hm?"

Before Tomoya could so much as blink, Wataru was already out of sight. Though the smile never left his face, the atmosphere he left behind felt heavy on Tomoya's chest, he had to let out a sharp exhale to confirm he could still breathe. No, it wasn't his lungs that ached.

Why..?

Tomoya placed a hand over his chest, clutching it as his own eyes began to glisten with tears. It was nothing out of the ordinary, even tame antics considering Wataru, and yet... Why did he react so harshly? Neither of them deserved it. Maybe that was the cause of his ache.

Or at least part of it.

His mind kept repeating that sight. The brief glisten of Wataru's eyes. Even if that was merely a product of his imagination, the sorrow was still clear behind Wataru's smile. Of course. He had feelings too.

Though he felt otherworldly at times. Far out of reach for someone as ordinary as him... He was still human. And humans are easy to wound by mere words. Pathetic, maybe.

But here Tomoya was, tears streaming down his cheeks as a million thoughts ran through his mind, the most prevalent being his regret. He had to apologize, find him, and tell him face-to-face how he really feels.

Ah, that was another can of worms Tomoya had no willpower to explore. How he truly felt about that tragic jester he called a friend.

Before he could apologize properly, he had to calm down. If he ends up going there in tears, then surely he'd be the one being comforted again and that's not what he wanted at all. Not right now.

And so he waited. Waited until his breathing regulated, until his eyes dried up. Only then did he rush off to find his senpai.

Well, he didn't have to go far. He heard noises from behind the stage, peeking his head in. Was it him? Or just someone else working on their costume? He didn't know which one he hoped for more. He wasn't ready to face him. Though he formulated his speech a hundred times over in his head, he knew for a fact he'll stumble right over his words.

Following the noises, internally trying to manifest someone else, like Hokuto. Yes, please be Hokuto in there.

However, as he opened the door of the costume room, he immediately recognized that shade of blue. Wataru had his back towards the door, sitting at one of the tables. He seemed busy with something. Tomoya tried to peek inside more, to see what he was working on, without being noticed, but...

"Fufu~ I'm just polishing my masks, you are free to come right in~" A moment of pause. "Tomoya-kun."

Sharp as ever. He'll never know what he recognized him from... Was it the sound of his footsteps? His breathing? Whatever it was, his cover was blown, so he might as well step up and form his thoughts into words.

But as he opened his mouth to do so, Wataru cut him off by standing and starting to speak. "Which do you like better? Don't worry, I'm not planning to replace my trusty mask~ I'd just like your opinion." He held up two of them, one just like his regular one, while the other was slightly cracked, with a teardrop underneath the eye. "Don't mind the cracks~ I've been fixing this one up."

"Um.." Tomoya stepped closer, his gaze intently watching Wataru's every move, fixated on his face, mostly.

"This one?~ Or this one?~" He moved each mask in front of his face, showing them off to make it easier to choose.

God knows what sort of bravery possessed Tomoya at that moment, but he stood on his tiptoes, a hand reaching out to push the masks away before tracing Wataru's face with his fingertips. "I like this, I think.."

Wataru's entire body froze for just a second, while the touch lasted, slowly regaining his composure. "Smart~ But that wasn't one of the choices."

"I insist." Tomoya locked eyes with him and his other hand came up to take the broken mask from Wataru's hand. "You should… Maybe it's easier to fix when you're not wearing it, don't you think?" After putting it on the nearby table, he fixated his gaze on Wataru again. "And... There's nothing to hide now, right?"

"I'm merely testing if it's durable after fixing it~ It would be such a shame to let it go. It is one beautiful mask."

"But you didn't give it time to rest yet. How do you want it to be durable like that?"

"What shall one do while the mask is resting, is the question! Because the performance never stops, the stage doesn't wait!"

"Can't it stop? For a little bit?"

Wataru looked down, taking in a breath to respond, but exhaling right after without a sound.

"Hibiki-senpai… Let's… Let's let it rest a bit, okay? And…" Hesitantly, he reached out to take his hand into his own, just then could he feel that it was shaking. "Hi... Hibiki-senpai?"

"You are too smart for your own good, Tomoya-kun. None would care to know the actor behind the mask. People fall in love with the characters we play, most don't even know our names."

"But I do. I know your name! Hibiki Wataru-senpai. Because I'm an actor too."

"A very talented one indeed~ Your strengths lie in your emotions. Allow them to surface."

"I am... I'm letting them.." Squeezing Wataru's hand, he looked up at him once more, determined. "But what's the point if I'm the only one doing so?"

"I believe you already know my feelings. Though my mask has been perfected over time, the cracks are difficult to hide from a watchful eye, such as yours, isn’t that right?”

“But I want to hear it from you! I want you to say it!”

Wataru let out a chuckle, bitter as he reached out a hand. He didn’t take Tomoya’s, he wished for him to give his hand at his own accord.

“Tomoya-kun, do you trust me?”

Still possessed by his newfound bravery, he placed his hand on top of Wataru’s without hesitation and gave a firm nod. “Hibiki-senpai… Show me your heart!”

“But you may not like what you end up seeing inside. Would you still wish for that glimpse if you knew that?”

Tomoya’s heart was racing, but despite his nerves, he could honestly, without an ounce of doubt, say. “Whatever is in your heart, I’m sure I’m ready for it.”

“Be careful with such bravery. Getting too close to the fire may burn you and the darkness’s goal is to consume you.”

Before Tomoya could make an audible response, his eyes were suddenly covered by Wataru’s free hand. “Hibiki-senpai?” He tried to hide how his voice trembled, nervous about what was to come.

“What darkness? What you think of as darkness might be the light for someone else! Everyone has something dark inside, it doesn’t make us bad people. Stop acting like you’re some Phantom of the Opera, being so ugly behind that mask! I… I’m sure you’re... Whatever you… You’re beautiful..” Tomoya’s voice trailed off at the end into a mumble, he’s never directly complimented Wataru like that before. Well, once, but he did regret that time.

“Fufu~ You are… Hm…” Wataru, for once, seemed to be at a loss for words. He simply squeezed Tomoya’s hand. “Alright then. Please don’t let go of my hand now, hm?”

Wataru leaned in, his forehead resting against his hand, indirectly against Tomoya’s, whispering. “One, two... Amazing,”

Then silence. For a brief moment, there was only silence, and when Tomoya opened his eyes, he was convinced he went blind, the darkness around him was truly all-consuming, not a single speck of light.

“Hibiki-senpai? Hibiki-senpai! Where…” Worry overtook him when he noticed his touch was absent from his hand.

“Stupid! You tell me to not let go and you’re the one who let go! Hibiki-senpai!” He tried calling out until he heard a soft noise from somewhere in the darkness. He quieted down to listen, it sounded like… Crying? Pain? Someone was in pain?

Uncaring of his initial fear, he rushed on ahead towards the sound, it’s not like there was anything he could bump into. The space was completely empty.

His eyes had adjusted to it enough to make out a figure, a familiar one. It was trembling, the source of the soft cries.

Tomoya immediately dropped to his knees in front of the other, but it seemed he was slipping right out of his hands, unable to touch him. Like he was losing him to the dark. He was disappearing. He could no longer see him. “Hibiki-senpai..? Wh...e.. Where are you?”

“Everywhere and nowhere, all around you is me.”

Tomoya tried to reach out one last time, focusing on the figure in front of himself, blindly reaching into the darkness and taking both his hands into his own. “Hibiki-senpai, I’m.. I’m holding your hand. I didn’t let go.”

Before he knew it, he was pulled into a hug, a tight one. Wataru held him to his chest, an unsure hand carding through his hair. He chose to relax in that embrace, his ear resting right above his heart, able to hear its frantic racing.

“I was… Certain you’d find me, even in the dark. Yet, I couldn’t help, but worry you’d get lost inside as I have.”

“Where are we?”

“My heart. My mind. My soul. A reflection of myself.”

Tomoya grasped onto Wataru’s shirt and nuzzled into his chest. “So… Is this how you wanted to show yourself to me?”

“Isn’t it hideous? None would be made happy if I allowed it to surface.”

Though he couldn’t see Wataru’s face clearly, he still lifted his head to look into his eyes, a hand reaching out to caress him. “I don’t mind that it’s dark… Because your embrace is still warm.”

There were tears rushing down Wataru’s cheeks as he brought up a hand, to intertwine it with Tomoya’s and nuzzle his cheek against it. “Is that so?”

“I finally caught you. The real you.” Acting on impulse, Tomoya leaned in closer, only hesitating a single moment before he’d seal their lips. He’s been waiting for this moment. When he no longer had to chase him. He was right here, emotions laid bare, without a barrier between them. This is how he wished to feel his lips for the first time. With their souls united and on full display for the other to see.

Wataru let go of Tomoya’s hand and his, now free, hand slipped up Tomoya’s arm, shoulder, and neck, finally settling in his hair. With a gentle massage to his scalp, Wataru urged him closer, to deepen the kiss.

Like this, the dark didn’t feel quite so scary. For neither of them.

It was like it ceased to exist. Everything did. Only each other and their warmth remained.

When their lips finally parted ways, Tomoya was about to say something when he caught a glimpse of…

“Hibiki-senpai? What is that?”

Wataru’s eyes remained shut, even after the kiss had ended, wishing to savor the sweetness of it just a while longer. He only opened them once called to look, his smile softening at the sight.

A little speck of light. It looked like a firefly. But it emanated bright enough light to illuminate them both. Now, Wataru could see Tomoya’s flushed face clearly. He chuckled, massaging his head a little more. “It’s you. This moment. Forever stored in a speck of light.”

As he said that, a few more of those little lights began to pop up around them.

“It’s bright…” Tomoya whispered, reaching out a hand to try and touch one of the other little lights. Which is when he noticed there was a moving picture inside that emitted the glow. And it was of him. Of him laughing over something dumb during a rehearsal. With Wataru in the background, wearing the softest little smile.

“Are these…?”

“Memories, yes. Memories where my real self had surfaced and found solace in the world.”

“It’s me…”

“Yes, it is. Most of them are.”

Tomoya dropped his forehead against Wataru’s shoulder, a soft sob leaving his lips. “How could I… Someone so… Insignificant…”

“Weren’t you the one who said someone’s darkness can be another’s light? What you deem undesirable, your normalcy… Is exactly what has allowed me to let loose and… Most importantly, feel safe by your side. With you, I find I can relax easier.”

“Why me..”

Instead of an audible response, Wataru took him by the chin softly and lifted his head, just enough to be able to bring their lips together again, for a brief moment. “Love doesn’t choose based on reason. So I cannot give you a precise reason. However, what I can do is show you my true devotion.”

“Hibiki-senpai… The lights. They’re warm…”

“Of course, for they are of my warmest of memories. It wouldn’t make sense if they didn’t emit the same warmth. Though nothing can ever replicate the exact feeling of the moment.”

Tomoya allowed his head to rest on Wataru’s shoulder and he moved to sit on his lap, letting himself be wrapped by that soft embrace of his. “It’s… comfortable here.”

“Is it truly? The lights will disappear soon and give way to the darkness once more.”

“Not if I keep creating new lights, right? So… I’ll stay right by your side so you won’t have to be lost in the darkness alone! And in turn, you show me how to become an even better actor! Deal?”

Wataru’s eyes pooled up with tears and he wrapped both his arms tight around the other’s smaller figure, clutching him to himself, not for a moment letting go. “Fufu… Deal.”

Wataru caressed his face, letting his head rest on top of his. “Rest now, Tomoya-kun. You’ve given me the greatest gift and the truest of love. Please, allow me to take care of you, right here, with my soul on full display just for you!”

There was a comfortable silence for a minute or two before Wataru would speak up, in the softest voice. “My dear Tomoya-kun… I adore you.”

“Mhm… I love you too, Hibiki-senpai,” almost asleep, he mumbled.

Tomoya smiled, shifting a bit in his lap, only to hear his heartbeat better and to nuzzle into his touch. “What I said before… About the performance..” With his smile slightly fading, he spoke up. “I’m sorry... I really didn’t mean that. I love acting next to you..”

“I didn’t take it to heart.”

“I never saw you so close to crying…”

“You really are quite observant. But it’s useless to cling to what had already happened. You’ve more than made up for it now. I’ve never been happier than now that I get to hold you so close.”

“I’m happy too... So don’t change your mind and let go of me anytime soon!”

“Nonsense, Tomoya-kun. I will never let you go. As long as you do not wish to leave.”

“I’d stay like this forever… It’s really…” Tomoya chuckled sleepily. “Amazing..”

[cerinelle-stellarium]

Today's episode of Hirogaru Sky was a real banger!! I like how the writers didn't pull any form of mood whiplash a la Healin' Good (if you know what I mean, you know) and actually treats the fallout of episode 22 and its' impact on Sora with respect and dignity. in addition to how her absence affects her friends, especially Mashiro We also get to meet Sora's little brother and contrary to what she mentioned about him being a baby prior, he seems to actually be around 4 or so. The scene and talk between Sora and her father, Shido gives weight to what Sora's gone through. Yoyo returning to Sky Land and giving Sora a heartfelt letter from Mashiro is what finally gives Sora the resolve needed to return to Cure duties. The fight against Ranborg Shalala was well done plus showing the Color Action Mix Palette can work on other people besides the Cures proves to be what saves Shalala in ine end. The role reveral with Sora carrying her idol was *chef's kiss*! While Shalala now on a slow road to recovery, the Cures can now heal the Sky Land King and Queen which means we're inbound for another trip to the floating kingdom in the sky! What exactly is Ellee-chan hiding in the next episode...? It better be some interesting lore and not some expected age up and Battamonda still needs to die.

[keep-on-trying]

My first impression of Mashiro's grandmother was thinking it as a sort of nod to Tsubomi's grandmother Kaoruko from Heartcatch Precure. Where she was a cool grandmother/mentor to the main cures and let them use her greenhouse as a sort of base and was also aware of their involvement with their Precure duties. But the level of foresight Mashiro's grandmother has is another level

Yeh, I can feel the similarities between Tsubomi's grandma and Mashiro's grandma for sure. Both know of precure before hand and don't share details til the time is right (well, Kaoruko at least, we don't know whether Mashiro's will share any details later on, but I think we can assume so).

Her line asking Ellee why she chose Sora does feel like it could imply she's a past precure... but I feel like they'd want to do a twist on this assumption 🤔

[aeoki]

Grand Slam - Blue Requiem: Chapter 1

Location: Yumenosaki Academy Pool Characters: Tomoya, Nagisa, Ibara & Aira

TL Note:

The meaning of Aira’s surname is literally “white bird”.

< The next day. Right after the start of the first event, "Moby Dick", on Day 2 of the “Old-Fashioned Sports Festival”. >

Ibara: “Day 2 of the ‘Old-Fashioned sports Festival’, Ocean Blue, has finally begun…☆”

“Salute~! Although I have nothing to do with Yumenosaki, your MCs are Ibara Saegusa from ‘Eden’ and…!”

Nagisa: “...The sole god who governs all things”, Nagisa Ran from ‘Eden’. I look forward to working with you.”

“...I suppose you could call it a character change but I’m not used to showing my real self, so my words and actions may be a bit inconsistent. Pay it no mind.”

“...My ties with Yumenosaki have been severed and this sports festival is simply an event from another school.”

“The protagonists this time are the players – the current students of Yumenosaki – so I’m sure no one will pay any attention to us.”

Ibara: “Yes. Let us obediently fulfil our professional duties like usual.”

Nagisa: “...This sort of work is new for ‘Adam’, although it may not be the case for ‘Eve’.”

“...We should do our best to ensure we don’t act too enthusiastically to the point we end up showing disgraceful behaviour.”

Ibara: “Yes. To make things fair, the four big agencies will take turns to be the MCs.”

“We CosPro have very few team members as we’re mainly made of students from other schools, so it was decided we would take a business trip here, despite the fact that we’re out-of-place and unfamiliar with our surroundings.”

Nagisa: “...The issue with having fewer team members is certainly affecting the scores of each team in the ‘Old-Fashioned Sports Festival’.”

Ibara: “Yes. That’s exactly why we have been ‘assigned these roles’ on Day 2…”

Aira: You murdeeeeeerrrrs!

Tomoya: Hey, don’t say things that'll give people the wrong idea, Shiratori! Anyway, stay and fight, don’t run away! You’re a man, aren’t you!?

Aira: No, no, no! Why are you so enthusiastic about this, Mashiro-senpai!? I thought you were on the same side as me~!

Tomoya: Ahaha. It looks like my health is slowly recovering and I’m regaining my energy. Once you see you have a chance at winning, that’ll also motivate you, right?

Aira: Kyaa~! Kyaa~! Kyaa~!

Ibara: “Yes! As you can all see, the first event on Day 2, “Moby Dick”, is happening right now!”

Nagisa: “...A white whale – ‘Moby Dick’, huh. From the sounds of it, it’s quite a disquieting name.”

Ibara: “Well, that’s because it’s quite a rough event in reality!”

“That annoying– Pardon me, I mean, pleasant variety show ‘Bogey Time’ also had a similar battle.”

“I shall explain the details. The stage for this event is the Yumenosaki pool and there are an infinite number of platforms floating on the water. The platforms are made of the same materials as those kickboard things.”

Nagisa: “...In other words, a ‘float’. As long as you don’t hit it hard or put too many heavy things on top of it, it will float. The platforms are exactly as the name suggests.”

Ibara: “Yes. The players will run and jump around on the platforms while playing a game of tag. If someone happens to fall in the water, they are out, of course.”

“There is a unique part to this event: One of the players running and jumping around will be selected as the ‘White Whale’.”

Nagisa: “...Following the original novel, that ‘White Whale’ is, of course, everyone’s target.”

Ibara: “Yes. The other players will approach the ‘White Whale’ and defeat it. This means their goal is to push him into the water.”

Nagisa: “...Then, that will be ‘Team StarPro’s’ loss. The rule states that when that happens, ‘Team StarPro’ will have to give the other teams a certain amount of points.”

Ibara: “In the eyes of the other teams, this is the perfect chance to reverse the tables and take first place from ‘Team StarPro’.”

Nagisa: “...This is a disadvantageous event for the ‘White Whale’, ‘Team StarPro’.”

“...There is only one ‘White Whale’ but any number of students are allowed to go after him.”

Ibara: “Yes. If we count the numbers, then, one, two, three… There are about 15 people.”

“The ‘White Whale’, in other words, ‘Team StarPro’s’ Aira Shiratori must avoid being caught and pushed into the water by a large number of people during the time limit.”

Nagisa: *Whispers* …A white bird[*] rather than a white whale. Fufu.

Aira: W-Why am I subject to something so horrible!? Did I do something bad?

Ibara: “No, no. The ‘White Whale’ is the representative of the team with the most points currently.”

“‘Team StarPro’ is currently in the lead and that’s why the leader of said team, Aira Shiratori, was chosen to be the ‘White Whale’.”

Nagisa: “...Yeah. It was random so it was no one’s ill intentions. We hope you can put your suspicions aside.”

Aira: You’re lying! There was clearly something weird about yesterday’s final stage!

The other teams looked like they were losing on purpose!

Doesn’t that mean they all knew the first event for today would be this one?

Ibara: “Hm, what to do. This is my honest opinion, but the way things turned out is truly just a coincidence.”

Nagisa: “...No. Not coincidence; it was inevitable. It is fate.”

“...In other words, he is simply unlucky. Poor Shiratori-kun.”

Aira: P-Pity won't help me at all, you know!?

Ibara: “There sure are quite a lot of complaints… This is truly an example of fairness.”

“Hammering down the nail that sticks out is the way of the world. ‘Team StarPro’ gained too many points yesterday.”

Nagisa: “...Yeah. You could call it an ironic outcome after their pitch where they declared their goal is not to win but to have fun.”

Ibara: “That’s right. If Makoto Yuuki truly made that speech with all those calculations in mind, it really makes him all that frightening.”

“The leader, in other words, the one standing at the top of their group, declared that they didn’t have to push themselves to win. They said it was more important to have fun.”

“By doing that, they have instead created some breathing room for their players.”

“Their nervousness and stress have lessened and it has become a situation where everyone has the ability to demonstrate their true worth.”

Nagisa: “...Yeah. Especially for those who think of themselves as underachievers or people who will be dead weight.”

“Like the rookies in the withered ‘RYUUSEITAI’. But it must be a rather thankful turn of events for them.”

Ibara: “On the other hand, since ‘Team StarPro isn’t looking at the big picture and they’re allowing their players to take part in the events they personally want to…”

“Their team members have been able to do their best in the events without worrying. As a result, ‘Team StarPro’ has been able to maintain their turbulent victories.”

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[rosecoloredmuses]

Hey, Masahiro. Have you heard of an arcade video game genre called Beat Em Up's?

If so, do you believe those skills would be useful in your Precure duties when fighting your enemies, or are they too exaggerated and brutal?

"Ah, I haven't really played any of those so I don't have much of an opinion..." When Mashiro visited the local arcade with Ageha, she usually played rhythm games. She was slowly but surely getting better at Project Diva!

[justsoohi]

Playing Cards - They Stand Shoulder to Shoulder 3

Hiiro: Good evening, Pardon me for intruding! I'm Amagi hiiro!

Tomoya: Whah?! That's scared me. You could've at least knocked.

Mayoi: S-Sorry to bother you... I'm Ayase Mayoi....

Tomoya: No, isn't Ayase-senpai a resident of this room? You can come in ....Ah well, you can sit down if you want.

Let's get straight to the point. As you contacted me, you wanted to know more about "Wonderland", right?

Hiiro: Umu, that's right. When we thought about what ALKALOID could do now

I remembered what Mashiro-kun was talking about in the classroom in the evening... We also wanted to perform at a live show called "Wonderland".

Tomoya: Okay, I did a lot of research for the application, and I'll tell you whatever I can♪

Mayoi: ...."Wonderland" is a live performance inspired by "Alice in Wonderland," right?

Tomoya: That's right, With the motif of "Alice in Wonderland," multiple "units" participate in a large-scale joint live

But since the units are based on the characters in Alice in Wonderland, there is a limit to the number of "units" that can participate.

Hiiro: characters..., Besides Alice, I wonder if it will be the Cheshire Cat, the Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts.

Mayoi: ......? Hiiro-san, didn’t you say you've only read the beginning of the book?

Before I knew it, you've become familiar with Alice's story.

Hiiro: I thought I shouldn't be ignorant about the performance I wanted to appear in, so I rushed into the bookroom and read through "Alice in Wonderland"♪

Tomoya: I went to the library at first, too. In the end, I bought the book myself so that I could read the original at hand at any time.

... And well. As Amagi said, the characters who stand out are narrowed down.

Tomoya: In order to perform, first you apply for the slot of your choice. After that, they go through a screening process to determine if you can perform or not.

We can't miss out on a role where we can make the most of our "cuteness," which is our selling point! So we definitely want to be in the role of our choice!

....So, we "Ra*bits" have applied for the "White Rabbit" slot.

Mayoi: I see... Even if you have as much enthusiasm as Mashiro-san, it's not a live where you want to go and perform easily....

Hiiro: But it's not a live you're guaranteed to miss.

Hiiro: It's hard to get credit for the "SS" if you keep repeating yourself in the regular shows.

On the other hand, it would take time to plan from scratch, and even if we did, I don't know if we would be able to produce something on the same scale as [Feather Touch]...

That's why we should perform at the big live concerts that have already been decided.

Tomoya: Y-Yeah. I don't really understand what's going on, but I'm a little surprised that Amagi thought about it more carefully than I had imagined.

I'll be at the upcoming "Ra*bits" big live, and I want to make it a success, so I understand how you feel.

Hiiro: Umu, good luck to both of us!

So, what steps should I take to appear in "Wonderland" ?

Tomoya: I think the first step would be to get the materials from Anzu-san, or I'm sure you can get the rest from the office right away.

Read the live overview carefully, fill out the required information on the form, and then go to the office to get a recommendation...

You have to write a self-promotional piece, so there is a lot of work to do. The application deadline is approaching, so you'd better hurry!

Hiiro: Thank you. It is really helpful to know more about it in details! ....I respect you Mashiro-kun.

Tomoya: Suddenly!? I didn't do that much you know~?

Hiiro: No, that's great. You collect information on your own to find out if there is a live show where your "Unit" can appear and then act.

As someone in the position of leader, you are fulfilling your duties and responsibilities for the sake of your "Unit"

Tomoya: The way you're saying it makes it kind of a big deal...

But, I'm doing my best. So I'm glad to hear you say so.

Hiiro: I need to learn from you

Tomoya: Haha. I'm sure there are plenty of better role models out there than me, right?

For that matter, Amagi's roommate Hinata, has been a leader since he was a first year. Wouldn't it be good to hear what he has to say?

Hiiro: Yup♪

First, I'll try contacting Anzu-san and the people at the office... I'll do my best to finish the application as soon as possible.

Isn't it right, Mayoi-senpai♪?

Mayoi: ...Yes. I will do my best to help you as much as I can.

Tomoya: You're really motivated~. But I'm sure Anzu-san and the people at the office will help you! I'm rooting for you, too.

Come to think of it, in what slot did "ALKALOID" apply for?

I don't know what to say to support you, but if the slot you hope for is the same as us, it'll be pretty awkward...

Hiiro: Fufu, don't worry. I think that "Ra*bits" is suitable for the slot of "White Rabbit"

And like Ra*bits, ALKALOID is also going to hope for a role based on the characteristics of "Unit"♪

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[thewritetofreespeech]

Prompt: Mashiro tries to play matchmaker, and Kensei has had enough

“Why don’t you just go talk to her?” Mashiro asked. Spinning around in her chair next to their captain, while her partner did all the work.

“I can’t just do that Mashiro-senpai.” He replied. Calling her by her preferred honorific as, upon meeting him, insisted that he call her ‘senpai’ as she was older and the original 9th lieutenant. Dutiful as ever, Shuhei accepted her request without question; even if she had originally meant it as a joke. “That would be too forward.”

“Saying hello is too forward?” The pixie replied. Seeming genuinely confused before she sighed and slumped down in her chair. “Kenseeeei, we’re never going to get him married off.”

“Drop it, Mashiro. We’re not going over this topic again.” The captain replied. Not looking up from his paperwork.

The topic in question was the new 5th seat that had joined their ranks. With recent losses on the battlefield, there had been a lot of shifting of existing Shinigami and promotion of new ones to fill the ranks. Along with new recruits, [Y/N] had come over from the 12th to fill the open slot when the predecessor had died. Capable, charming, and beautiful, Shuehei had immediately taken notice of their newest member and had become hopelessly smitten. So smitten, in fact, that every time she walked into the room he clammed up. Making the seated officers meeting very complicated these past few months.

“But Kensei! It’s true! If we don’t help then Shuhei’s just going to be this pathetic, lonely, sad-sack for the rest of his life.”

“I’m not helping.”

“I’m not lonely or pathetic!” The men snap back at Mashiro.

She sighed again, this time crossing her arms, and ignoring them both. “Maybe if we sent them on a mission together? Out in the wilderness. That could be romantic…”

“Not. Helping.” Kensei repeated. Stamping the new file with a little more force than needed.

“No. That’ll never work. [Y/N] to clever to get lost in the woods like that. She’d probably find her way back in no time. Maybe we could all go out for drinks? Oh…but you can’t control your liquor….”

“I can drink just fine!” Shuhei insisted. Handing the captain more paperwork, while collected the completed forms, in a practiced choreography. “Just because I don’t power drink like you do, does not mean I can’t drink!”

“Just say you’re a lightweight and we’ll move on.”

“I’m not a lightweight!”

The bickering between the two lieutenants continued over their captain. The vein in his forehead beginning to throb. Until finally Kensei slammed his hands against the desk with a loud boom. “For Gods sakes!!”

He stood up from his desk and stalked over to the door, flinging it open with a wild gate that left many surprised it was still on its hinges. “You!” He shouted as he pointed to the terrified looking 5th seat. Innocently holding papers in the forum. “Go talk to him and figure out if you want to date or not. You!” He pointed at Shuhei with the same intensity he had for [Y/N]. “Get out of my office and don’t come back for 45 minute or your going out that window. Understood!”

“Y-Yes Captain!” Both Shuhei and [Y/N] agree in tandem, before they sprinted off in the same direction to get out of his sight.

Kensei heaved a sigh once they were gone, and went back to his seat to finish paperwork.

“Gee,” Mashiro commented after a pause, “why didn’t I think of that?”

[wyy-1257]

How WAKEONE sabotages Kep1er and creates solo-stans in lieu of actually doing their job

It's no secret that WAKEONE is doing a disastrous job at managing and promoting Kep1er. There have been plenty of posts and videos made recently and i will try my best not to just regurgitate what has been said a million times already, but I haven't seen anybody talk about this specifically and i believe i may be onto something.

After the rigging scandal with X1 and Iz*One, mnet chose to rebrand their produce series as Girls Planet 999. It's functionally the same show with a few cosmetic differences, but only one that actually matters - there couldn't be any vote rigging. This meant that mnet could manipulate the outcome only through video editing and storylines, you know, like the other normie reality shows.

Although this method is highly effective and i believe mnet got most of the contestants they wanted in the top 9, nothing was actually certain. With pre-rigged groups like Iz*One, the company had time to think the concept and sound of the group through and pick members accordingly. gp999 was super rushed in and of itself and since mnet had no guarantee that their picks would make it to the final lineup, they only had a vague idea for a concept and no concrete sound in mind.

Fast forward to today, WAKEONE hasn't found a proper direction for Kep1er over a year after their debut. The music feels haphazardly put together and their concept is in the middle of an identity crisis. WAKEONE can't sell the group to an audience that didn't follow gp999. But they have found a way to use the fans that did follow the show to keep Kep1er in the eyes of the general public.

Though most of this post will be focused on Huening Bahiyyih, this treatment applies to all of the members in some way. Her case is just the most exemplary of the company's strategy.

Bahiyyih had an interesting role on gp999. She, along with Choi Yujin, was the thing that sold the show and made people interested. Hiyyih came with a built-in fanbase and mnet m i l k e d her connection to her brother Kai every chance they got while giving her remarkably nonexistent screen time. She was put in gp to hype up the episodes but almost wasn't featured in them.

I think WAKEONE saw Bahiyyih as an opportunity to generate some outrage marketing. She has the most fans out of the group as well as the most haters. Furthermore, she has no experience in the industry prior to gp. These factors made WAKEONE comfortable with assigning her permanent ad-lib duty and openly putting her down.

Of course, this makes her fans mad, so they drum up noise on social media. All of that makes her haters mad, so they start replying. Non-fans/casual fans see the hate Bahiyyih is getting and start supporting her. Kep1er ends up trending with their most recent cb on twitter.

The case of Yujin is strange as well. She came into the show with the force of every cheshire behind her, was a centrepiece for the promotions and drew people into gp, only for her to be reduced to a little more than a backup dancer. Though mnet and WAKEONE don't dare mistreat her as openly, due to her status as a veteran in kpop, they still give her crumbs to work with. Yujin was arguably one of the best dancers in CLC, with experience as both vocalist and rapper, as well as an actress, and here she stands with the least amount of lines and centre time only second to Bahiyyih. You can imagine what that is doing to cheshire.

The girls have so much potential too, and absolutely none of it gets utilized. Xiaoting could be for Kep1er what Wonyoung was for Iz*One, but isn't allowed to. Yujin, for all the skill and experience she has as an idol, stands there as a formation placeholder. Mashiro and Yeoso are practically being hidden. Dayeon and Hikaru have the potential to be outstanding rappers, but only get talk-on-the-beat parts. Chaehyun and Youngeun don't get the challenging vocal parts they need to show off their skills. Bahiyyih's clean dance and vocals can't do much with 10s of total centre time.

WAKEONE doesn't care for Kep1er as a group. WAKEONE has no confidence in their music, concept, dynamics, anything. So they create a space for solo stans to fight, stream, shout into the void and let that generate them enough cash so they break even on the gp investment.

Please take care, my dear Kep1ians, and don't let yourself be exploited by a company so outstandingly uncaring, even for kpop entertainment company standards.

Special thanks to my dear friend Noe for helping me out and listening to me ramble nonsense at her💖

[emil162]

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Hikō Yakan is an owl-like bird from the floating kingdom in the sky, Sky Land. Hikō has a great agility and speed, she can easily dodge several obstacles at the same time and is known for her acrobatic sky dances showing her exceptional flying skills.

Even the King and the Queen had recognized her abilities and made her the youngest captain of the night scouting brigade patrolling the skies around the kingdom.

Right after the kidnapping Hikō felt it was her duty to search for Princess Elle, and with the permission of the rulers, she set out to search the skies of the earth.

While looking for the Princess, Hikō repeatedly saw great steel birds flickering with lights in the sky, leaving only a contrail behind. When Princess Elle and her guardians Sora and Mashiro were found, she learns that these birds are machines called airplanes. She becomes fascinated by

The earth aviation and the way humans learned the ability to fly.

Later on with the help of none other than the hyper-amazing legendary honorary scholar Yoyo-sama, she was taught the technique of transforming herself into a human. So that she could stay on the earth and easily study all about the principles of aviation as well as explore the secrets of aeronautical engineering.