#pls japanese people come up with better titles

[sugaroto]

So the - the anime about drag kings is about straight romance????????????

Betrayal

[spicyveggiesub]

An analysis of official translations from JP into EN, KR, TW for two difficult to translate Siegfeld JHS Starira comics

as it says on the title, focusing on comparing and contrasting. long post, unsolicited term documentation, etc we have fun

^ just me being silly

#1: Minku hanging from a horizontal bar saying something silly while Shiro watches

for comparison's sake tried to be as literal as i could. honestly the differences between the onomatopoeia for minku dangling and what adjective shiro uses are incredibly negligible, but i tried to exaggerate how the nuances feel to me. might be wrong. doesn't matter

JP

Shiro: A strange creature... *dangle* Minku: "Frau Pl-hanging around-tin"... Just kidding✩

the meat of the joke that makes it hard to translate is minku is going puraaaaan = onomatopoeia for dangling idly, and this gets put into Frau Platin (puratin) in the middle to make Frau Purāntin. doesn't work well for puns in other languages (i do love the tl by TsuNaMy_WaVe that says Frauplatin-side down don't think i could come up w something better)

EN

Shiro: What a strange kid... *swing* Minku: "Frau Planking" Heh heh✩

girl you are not planking but all the more power to you. redefine what it means to plank in 2022. I think someone on the en localization team was like "shiro can't call minku a creature bc someone might get offended" and like 😭 ok i guess but this is creacher erasure

KR

Shiro: A fascinating creature... *dangle* Minku: This right here is "Frau Platin~" Heheh✩

disappointed with this one they gave up on any sort of insertion. minku's barely even making a joke in this one so in some ways it makes her even stranger bc she's just saying things. you're frau platin bc you're hanging from a bar?

TW

Shiro: An unimaginable creature... *sway~* Minku: "Frau Horizontal Bar Platin"... Just making a joke✩

so the tw translation of "frau platin" puts the platin part first and frau part after: 白金皇君 bai jin huang jun = platinum emperor mr./sir/etc they put horizontal bar after the platinum and before the Emperor +title part so it's like. the emperor of platinum and ALSO the horizontal bar ?? 😭 funny way to reverse translate this translation while screwing it up even more would be "Frau Platin-um Bar" or something

#2: Stella failing at tsukkomi

JP

Stella: I want to say "nandeyanen" (why the hell), so say something boke-like! Shiro: Isn't saying that more boke-like? Ryoko: Ahaha...

this joke is about stella not knowing much about manzai bc she's not from japan and wanting to be the tsukkomi sooo bad even though she's fundamentally NOT. not enough space to pack this info in a tl without confusing people who don't know anything about manzai—you would at least have to have some sort of t/n about What this is about like "Stella is trying Japanese manzai comedy" and i doubt they wanted to commit to that.

(alt bc i love to verbify: Stella: I want to say "nandeyanen" (why the hell), so try boke-ing for me! Shiro: Aren't you the one boke-ing by saying that? Ryoko: Ahaha...)

EN

Stella: Try and say something stupid so that I can be surprised! Shiro: You're already doing it... Ryoko: Hah hah...

surprised ... perhaps not intentional but it really captures stella's innocence because WTF ARE YOU SAYING = surprised sure is a way to put it.

KR

Stella: I want to cut you off, so say something goofy! Shiro: That's the goofiest thing one could say, though? Ryoko: Ahaha...

first of all love how in this one shiro accuses her of saying the goofiest thing ever. second thing: rabbit hole time, sorry.

so what was used in place of "saying nandeyanen" is 딴�� 걸다 (ddanjuk geolda). the etymology is 딴 (ddan) from 다른 (dareun) meaning different, and 족 (jok, from 足) meaning foot which became 죽 (juk). 딴죽 (ddanjuk) is a move in ssireum and taekkyeon where one person kicks their opponent's calf and trips them so they fall.

from this, the phrase eventually came to generally mean interfering with something. in 1998, the online newspaper called 딴지일보 (Ddanzi Ilbo) was founded and through this website the term 딴지 (ddanji), which was a non-standard variant of ddanjuk, eventually became the more popular term. they were (and are sometimes still) used interchangeably, but afaik ddanji is way more common.

in 2014, ddanji was officially acknowledged as a standard term with a slightly different meaning from ddanjuk. when ddanji is used, it means to actively get in the way of something, and when ddanjuk is used, it means to do/say something different from what was originally planned (ie changing plans, backing out, breaking a promise).

however, it's still kind of used interchangeably and some people may still think that only ddanjuk is the "correct" term; on the namuwiki page for ddanjuk (where ddanji just gets a cursory mention) it says it is often used when translating "tsukkomi" (verb) from japanese, but i would argue that ddanji is probably the more accurate and common translation, at least now.

TW

Stella: I want to complain and say "what the hell~", so how about you play stupid for a sec! Shiro: Aren't you already playing stupid? Ryoko: Haha...

less intensive rabbit hole: "what the hell" in chinese here is 什么鬼 (shen me gui) which literally means what kind of [ghost/monster/etc=strange] is that?? it's originally from southern chinese dialect, where the standard versions would be 搞(的)什么鬼 (gao (de) shen me gui, what strange thing are you doing) or 什么鬼东西 (shen me gui dong xi, what strange thing is that).

a term used as a retort, it became very popular after being used in the online show Baozou Big News Events and is now widely used for expressing curiosity as well

by the way, Ddanzi Ilbo and Baozou Big News Events are both like, web content that do/did a lot of political/news satire isn't that such a funny coincidence? i'll conclude by saying my funy slang ver at the top is unfortunately too recent and too not political satire media influenced to hang out with those 2 but alas.

[kingk8art]

hetalia rant

pls ignore how I won't use any proper punctuation or capitalization because my arms and fingers all hurt from volleyball :( Edit: My arm’s are better now so I’m actually using proper capitalization and punctuation (special thanks to my friends for proofreading and also Google autocorrect.) Special thanks to my friend for helping me out with writing this.

so i'm one of those people who joined the hetalia fandom like REALLY late, having first watched the anime in like 2017 or 18. Nevertheless, when I heard about how the anime was coming back in 2021 I was really excited!! I’ve been reading world stars lately but there’s just something in the hetalia anime that made me love it so much. the voice acting and how it’s animated and everything, it really brings the characters to life! out of curiosity I searched up hetalia on twitter. keep in mind that i’m pretty new to the fandom so i never really got to see the shipping wars, or really any toxic part of the fandom, since i wasn’t there when hetalia was at its peak.

What i saw was really different from what i expected to see. I kinda expected twitter threads hyping up the new season, or things like that but most of ones I found in the top section were hate comments about hetalia, and things about why it shouldn’t come back. I was reading these and I was like, wait why? Some of them actually made sense, and the others had flawed logic. Here are my rants on why hetalia ISN’T anti-Semitic or problematic (as of now).

Misconceptions About Hetalia

1. Hetalia is About Nazi Germany or the Holocaust

If you’ve actually watched the show/read the manga, it’s quite obvious that although some of the events take place during WW2, it never mentions Hitler, Nazis, the Holocaust, or anything like that. and there’s a good reason for it. In the first place, hetalia isn’t meant to be a serious comic. The manga only focuses on subjects like funny things that happened to historical figures/occurrences during a war, weird inventions; generally those kinds of things. It focuses on the cultural differences between countries, or wholesome moments in history (such as when two enemies stopped fighting on Christmas day to play soccer.) Hetalia itself is antiwar. Consider the main character himself: he absolutely hates fighting. I don’t see how hetalia can be anti-Semitic or pro-war at all. But what I will say is fucked up are those certain cosplayers that did the Nazi salute, posed in front of a Holocaust memorial, etc. But I can still guarantee that the MAJORITY of the fandom is not like this. Every single fandom has its bad apples, some more than others. It’s not right to generalize the entire fandom as anti-Semitic, racist, disrespectful shits.

Do people realize that Germany’s character in Hetalia isn’t Nazi Germany?  In the first place the Holocaust wouldn’t be Germany’s responsibility — the depictions of these characters are meant to portray the people as a whole, not their systems of law or government. It’s stated in the series that nations MUST obey orders from their “boss” (which probably refers to the country’s ruler, president, prime minister, or other leaders at the time. Nations can’t choose what their superiors do, or what those under that control do. Saying Germany is humanized Nazi Germany is like putting that label on all German people without considering factors like time period or representation. Hetalia characters are a mere representation of each country’s people, nothing else.

How does mentioning WW2 in a comedy make it offensive? There are PLENTY of movies, novels, and other kinds of media that take place in WW2 and yet are in the comedy genre. Ever watched Jojo Rabbit? If you thought Hetalia was offensive, have you ever watched South Park or looked at CountryHumans? I do get why some people dislike Hetalia, but why does it receive so much hate for something that was never in the series (or generally speaking, for the wrong reasons)? It may have flaws, but there’s a strong definition to what those flaws actually are. It doesn’t revolve around antisemitism or Nazism. 

2. Hetalia is Racist and Stereotypes People

Now this is a pretty controversial topic. Being a comedy about personified countries, stereotypes are really something that HAS to be used at some point to make the characters funny. But does that automatically make it racist? No. I saw this on a YouTube video comment section somewhere, but stereotyping (generalizing) that all stereotypes are ‘bad’ (or have negative connotations/associations) is literally stereotyping. Not all of the stereotypes are bad. Like the way Britain acts like a gentleman or likes drinking tea, which in a way, is a British stereotype. That’s not a bad thing, just funny to see in the show — played for comedy purposes, and not necessarily offensive.

Although Hetalia characters are sometimes influenced by stereotypes that revolve around the actual countries and represent the people in general, they DO NOT always represent what those country’s people are actually like. Also, I’m pretty sure the point of comedy about personified countries is to use some of those generalizations. Specifically, stereotypes that the Japanese have about foreigners. France is portrayed as a flirty man because in Japan France is known for being a “romantic country.” But that doesn’t mean that they think all French people are like that — it’s just a lighthearted joke. And now, Hetalia characters have grown to be more of their own character rather than simply a humanized country at its base. Despite being a personification, they’re like their own person, not just used to depict stereotypes. Just because a character has a certain personality trait doesn’t mean Hima believes that everyone from that country has the same trait. It’s not meant to be racist, and isn’t. 

What I Think Was/Is Problematic

As much as I love this show, there were DEFINITELY some problematic things that people tend to ignore.

1. Korea Controversy

As a Korean American, I have to say that I was quite disappointed when I learned about how Hima portrayed Korea in the manga. I won’t go that deep into this one since it’s not that relevant to what I'm talking about now, but it was definitely a HUGE problem and I’m glad that he was removed from the series.

2. Iron Cross on Germany

The iron cross that Germany wears in Hetalia (in every time period) is a military decoration that was used since the King of Prussia until the time period of Nazi Germany in WW2. Today, it’s considered a hate symbol, similar to and alongside the swastika. To be fair, it wasn’t just a decoration used purely for the Nazis, unlike several other examples of Nazi symbols and memorabilia, so I suppose it could be up to each person to judge whether it should pass or not, despite the surrounding circumstances — it isn’t up to me as part of the fanbase. But personally, I think it should have been removed/not used in the first place. I mean, it wasn’t that necessary, seeing all of the military uniforms drawn in Hetalia were simplified anyways. Perhaps it would be much less problematic if Hima didn’t draw the iron cross, and the same goes for the other presented issues.

3. Japanese Imperialism

The way Hima portrays Japanese Imperialism was pretty offensive in my opinion. An instance is the presentation of the Japanese invasion of Korea. It wasn’t just like how the colonies were under Great Britain’s rule. It limited much more of Koreans’ rights and was much more gruesome. I don’t know about anyone else and can’t speak for each individual, but as a Korean, portraying all of this as Japan merely patting Korea on the  head is fucked up. This ties to the controversy of Korea’s character. From what I’ve seen, Hetalia is pretty close to a rightist (in Japan, not the US) series. I won’t dive too deep into that, but rightist — or in Korean, 우익 — animes are animes that glorify their country’s past/country, or  use content to make fun of or criticize other nations. Actually, it’s probably much more complicated than that, but as of now I don’t know much about it. It mostly ties to the tension between Koreans and the Japanese, so if you’re not either, there’s not really much to worry about. But (maybe because I’m Korean) I found it weird that the manga seems to give every single character a bad/negative characteristic except Japan. I guess it’s only natural, since the creator is Japanese. But then again, France was basically drawn as a rapist/pedophile, but I have never seen a French person complain about it. Or maybe they just completely avoid Hetalia? If anyone knows about it, I would be glad to listen. Perhaps it’s just a bias that I have as a Korean. It could also be a cultural difference too, since we tend to be very patriotic.

4. The Title: Axis Powers

Although the main character is Italy, and the story revolved (emphasis on the past tense) around the 3 countries that were part of the Axis, Hima should have been more considerate with the title of the show, thinking about what the Axis Powers actually did during WW2. Just “Hetalia” would have been fine. But it also should be considered that when Hima started drawing the manga, he did not expect it to become a long-term thing or for it to blow up so much. Thankfully, only the first two seasons of the anime were titled as Hetalia: Axis Powers, and later seasons were titled more acceptable things, like World Stars (manga) or The Beautiful World.

5. Seychelles

Personally I don’t find a problem with there not being that many African/South American countries in the show. Africa’s country borders (and all of that related material) were very different from what they are today, and it would be really fucking hard for Hima to keep track of all of those while still writing good characters. And unlike Europe, Africa’s history was not transcribed much, and is a lot less-known. The problem with Seychelles was her skin color, which wasn’t accurate. But that’s since been fixed.

Is Hetalia Really Problematic?

My most straightforward answer for this question would be no, it is not problematic as of now. Something I realized while listing all of the aspects of Hetalia that I personally thought were wrong to put in was that most of them don’t exist anymore. Besides Germany’s iron cross, all of them were removed from the show. Korea was banned from the anime, and he no longer appears in any of the manga strips. The manga strays further and further away from topics like Japanese Imperialism or WW2. Most of the time in the manga, countries do not wear their military uniforms anymore, but stick to more casual clothes. The characters stray further away from stereotypes that Hima used to use as a comedic effect when he first started drawing. My point is: Hima learned his mistakes. Which only makes sense, considering all of the criticism he probably received when the series first started. I think that’s a good thing. Now back to what I was ranting about earlier. I don’t get why people are saying Hetalia shouldn’t come back! The new season is most likely going to be based off the most recent Hetalia manga series, which is Hetalia World Stars. If you’ve ACTUALLY READ THE MANGA AND DIDN’T JUDGE THE ENTIRETY OF HETALIA BASED ON ITS FIRST FEW SEASONS, you would know what World Stars is about. It’s about all sorts of things. My personal favorite strips are the ones about ancient Rome! It’s not just drawn to give readers a laugh but it actually teaches you some history. Other than Rome, the manga is also about the trends of clothes in certain countries/time periods, industrial revolutions, or just the interactions between the characters in general. I really don’t see how animating these would be harmful at all. The subjects don’t revolve around what a lot of opposers say/negatively connotate the series with. If you think bringing Hetalia back is a terrible thing to do because the fandom would return and start doing toxic/weird things, I really don’t know how to respond to that. The fandom already died out around the time the last season was released. Now newer fans will come around, and the former fans would return (hopefully) matured up. It's already been 5 years since the last Hetalia season aired, after all. And like I said earlier, toxic fans never represent the entire fandom. If you really hate the fandom that much, I recommend not getting involved at all.

[theinvisibledreamergirl]

Sweet dreams, TN

Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Helena Craig) x M!OC (Clay Banner)

Words count: ~2.1k

Category: Smut/Angst/AU

Warning: 🔞 content/Language

A.N: I really wanted to picture something else. What if my MC didn’t get her place at Edenbrook Hospital in her first year and her boyfriend did? And what happens if she comes as a surgical resident in the 2nd year? Also I’ve decided that in this fic I’ll call MC in her middle name Helena or shortened Helen/Ellie. It’s the alter-ego of Klaw so it has nothing to do with her. After posting this I’ll log off from Tumblr ‘cause I know it’s a disaster😭😭😭😭

Song: “Sweet dreams, TN” - The Last Shadow Puppets (pls hear this first to understand it better ❤️)

MASTERLIST

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I just sort of always feel sick without you baby

I ain’t got anything to lick without you baby

Nothing seems to stick without you baby

Ain’t I fallen in love

“Do you have the keys for the handcuffs?”

“Whoa. Is someone getting a little afraid hm?”

“Well I don’t want to be useless without my hands. So I can touch you.”

“I do have the keys darling.” The two faces were closer breathing into each other’s air. “But I need you to be quiet now.”

“Show me then.”

It’s just the pits without you baby

It’s really just the pits without you baby

It’s like everyone’s a dick without you baby

Ain’t I fallen in love

The command was clear and both of them entered to the inevitable path.

Feeling each other’s skins in the most obscenely way and falling to that wild imagination that both of them had been restraining for a long time.

It was a heavenly and a desirably emotion that led themselves to be part of this trap.

They could hear their accelerated heartbeats as more and more they looked hungrily and darkly like animals fighting for domination.

Blue vs Brown.

“I missed you.”

“I missed you too.”

And all my pals will tell me is that I’m crazy

You bet I’m loopy alright

And I just don’t recognise this fool

That you have made me

Whoa I ain’t seen him for a while

Panting breath wasn’t in their expectations and shared a laugh before they reached the culmination and he unlocked her handcuffs to fall completely in his arms.

Their strong embrace fitted perfectly the curves of their bodies despite their sweat. When he was about to pull off she pouted in a whisper.

“No. Stay.”

“I will.” He promised with a searing kiss.

“But you did left me.” Her expression changed completely and in a mere of seconds she wasn’t there.

He blinked. “What?”

The sound of the alarm woke him up and suddenly he felt his underwear soaked.

“Holy shit I did this again!” He growled in frustration as he rubbed his face.

He made attempts to get up but his knees were too weak to keep his balance. Another attempt and he slowly started to walk. Or better a crawling you may call it.

He turned on his bathtub to make a quick shower and to clear this mess of himself. But the hot water made him feel again those goosebumps of that sweet dream and closed his eyes again.

She looped his arms around his waist and start to kiss his shoulders slowly and gently while moving her hands up and down his bellybutton. He let a content sigh while drifting again to that imaginary scene.

And as your shrinking figure blows a kiss

I catch and smash it on my lips

Darling I can’t seem to quit.

When there wasn’t a shoulder to lean on his head, he slapped his face growling loudly and continued his shower in disappointment.

Completely falling to bits

I really might be losing it

The idea that you’ve existed all along is ridiculous

I don’t know what to say

He missed her.

Not longer after that he arrived at Edenbrook gladly on time thanks to his fast BMW vehicle. He carried his bag through the hall of the hospital and a megawatt smile that he recognised it very well stopped him.

“Yo yo look who’s back again. My mann!” They clapped their backs.

“Ooff Bryce!” He was breathing hardly. “We were celebrating yesterday for the end of our intern year. I’m sure that we didn’t miss each other that much.”

“C’mon Banner can’t you just be funnier person in your life for once hm?”

Clay rolled his eyes. “Anyways I have to change my clothes unless you don’t have anything else to say.”

“I do actually.” He wiggled his eyebrows. “I met someone today.”

“So?”

“You have no idea whom I have met.”

“Let me guess did President Biden come here?” He snorted when he saw Bryce’s not amused reaction. “Okay fine go on.”

“As I was saying I met today a female but let me tell you man... this woman is not like the others. She’s like a goddess that entered to this building and blessed my life when I made eye contact with her.”

Clay was really trying his best not to laugh to this exaggeration. “You have met plenty of women and it’s not your first time Bryce.”

“Tsk. It is my first time. And may I add she was like queen Cleopatra that summoned everyone when she walked here.” Bryce added in a wandering gaze while he was doing his usual ministrations. “Black stilettos clicking and wearing those black leathery pants revealing her curves...ohh I’m thinking I’m going to fall in love man. She had a long coat on her shoulders and that white shirt mmhmm.” He closed his eyes. “She truly was the boss and I’m betting on this... her elegant body will be in my bed. But-”

“And there’s always a but right?”

“Can you believe I didn’t get her name?! Not even her number!”

His friend squealed in laughter. “What did you think fool? That she was going to follow you straight into the on-call room?”

“Yes!” Bryce exclaimed. “That’s what I thought too man but I lost her because that damn nurse came to me for signing a patient in a surgery.” He sighed and shook his head. “I lost the most perfect chance today and I don’t even know what she was doing here... she can’t be a doctor though ‘cause she’s too beautiful for this job.”

“Well then good luck on finding her ‘cause I have to go now. See you.” He trailed off to the direction of the elevator.

“Yea see ya.” He waved back at him before he muttered. “Go back to surgery Bryce before Tanaka cuts you off.”

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“This is going to be your office.”

“Thank you so much Mist- Dr. Tennant!” She corrected herself briefly before she would say another embarrassing thing. “I really don’t know how to express my gratitude for this.”

He scoffed. “Please can you just talk normally Dr. Craig? I think at the first time we met the rule was by names. Call me Simon.”

“Sure. Simon.” She really wasn’t used to it though. First no title of Miss/Mister and now calling by names. USA had really big differences with UK not only in titles but also in medical policy and legacy.

“And now I must say to you congratulations!” They shook hands. “And also I’d like to introduce you to our Diagnostics Team.”

She nodded in agreement.

When they finally arrived at the front door Simon stepped first to get the attention of his colleagues who seemed to be occupied as they were studying a case so he cleared his throat loudly. All of them turned their gazes to him except for an attending who didn’t even have to recognise his friend’s voice.

“What now Simon?”

“Hello to you too my pal. You know everyone that there was going to be a resident in the absence of Edgar’s, right?”

“Yes we know that.” The Japanese-British woman spoke.

“Have you brought him here?!” Judging by his accent it was an Indian man who exclaimed happily.

Simon chuckled. “Yes Baz but it’s her.”

“Ooooohh.”

“Let’s hope she’ll be useful for this job.”

“Don’t worry Ethan. She was selected as the best surgical intern in Imperial College of London Hospital and many other things among but I’ll let her to present herself.” He made her a signal to come inside.

“Everyone this is Dr. Helena Craig.”

“Please you can call me Helen or Ellie if you want.”

“I like Helen better.” The woman got up and shook her hand. “Dr. June Hirata.”

“Me too! Hi I’m Dr. Sebastian Mirani but everyone calls me simply Baz.”

“Ethan?” Simon asked quietly to get up and greet with her but he wasn’t moving any inch.

Helen gave him a knowing smile and said without breaking her gaze to him. “It’s alright for me if we don’t shake hands. I feel the same way too when I meet people that haven’t given me a good and a reliable impression at first so I completely understand your condition now.”

She caught him off guard. Ethan Ramsey expected her to scowl or glare into his eyes but instead she was killing him with that radiating smile.

Fuck.

The same smile that was reserved for him yesterday at Donahue’s bar.

In the corner of his eyes there was an unfamiliar face that stayed some stools away from him.

She lit up a cigarette even though Reggie had been strictly to every client not to use it but it seemed she didn’t care about it.

Her blonde hair was tied up in a bun revealing her constructed jaw and her long neck.

She had also earrings pierced. Was she a troublesome woman? Or maybe a drugs dealer judging by her extravagant outfit. But what caught his attention was that she didn’t look amused or happy.

She was sad. And exhausted.

Along with her was a small luggage that she had carried with herself here. She called Reggie to bring her a strong scotch and found by the latter that she was British and it was her first time in Boston.

She had also asked him for a hotel nearby this place and Reggie suggested some of them including “La Vista” Hotel which was the best. She thanked and left him the payment.

Now her eyes landed on the icy blue that had been staring on her for a long time and gave him a wicked smile. She raised her glass in purpose and licked her lips after drinking bits of it.

She was really gorgeous in all of his honesty and they didn’t break their eye contact for maybe a couple of minutes. He could do it every time without any hesitation just to rest in those piercing brown’s.

He was a very handsome man and even though he seemed older than her, she didn’t give a single shit. She could imagine his toned muscles and abs beyond those pesky clothes. She was marveled and could sense that he felt the same too.

It was like they both understood each other.

No words needed.

Only looks.

But she knew who he was. Ethan Ramsey. And she was glad that made him completely at her mercy and was enjoying it.

Poor man she thought.

She couldn’t wait for his reaction tomorrow when he would find out who she was actually.

His colleague.

Helen could imagine his flustered face and transfixed into her with his mouth agape.

She got up from her seat slowly in a tantalizing move while he drank in one gulp his scotch and called Reggie again for another fill.

She walked past him but before leaving with her luggage she lowered her head to his ear whispering dangerously. Her breath was a tingle in his ears and could almost feel her lips brushed.

“Thank you for the distraction. I really needed it.” 

She left unceremoniously when something dropped from her and he immediately caught it.

It was one of her earrings with the initial ‘H’. He was about to call her but she was gone.

Maybe he would find her tomorrow again. Here.

And he really found her. In the most obscenely and the most embarrassing way if he could describe it. Instead of what she said he got up with his smuggling look.

“Wrong observation.” When she heard his deep voice for the first time she gulped and could see his eyes glimmering triumphantly. “I hope you don’t ruin this opportunity.”

He caught her off guard. While they were touching each other’s palms an unknown heat coursed down in their bodies. Bullshit they thought because he was just an attending and she was a resident. Suddenly another voice was approaching to them.

“I’m terribly sorry for my lateness but I was-”

He abruptly stopped himself when he saw her.

His eyes were widened and his breath hitched.

She was here.

Baby we ought to fuck

Seven years of bad luck

Out of the powder room mirror

Could I have made it any clearer

She saw him too.

But not with a happy or a grateful face that always had welcomed his heart.

This was a mere seconds of glaring and then a plastered smile that he knew too well.

Clay Banner had screwed things up a year before he entered Edenbrook Hospital.

And now the woman of his dreams was standing right in front of him with his attending.

His girlfriend.

His Helen.

Or... was?

It’s love like a tongue in a nostril

Love like an ache in the jaw

You’re the first day of spring

With a septum piercing

Little Miss Sweet Dreams, TN

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Ps: if this fic doesn’t surpass The Grinch Girl fic notes... there’s not going to be a part two😂😂 sorry...and Happy (late) International Women’s Day💪🏻💋🥰🥰

UPDATE: Part two is posted and it’s called- She’s thunderstorms

[star-duck]

The Case Files of Jeweler Richard - Book 7 Mini Summary

This won't be as extensive as my book 6 chapter 4 summary since Book 7 is the start of a multi-novel saga, so a lot of things that happens here could mean completely different things by the end of the saga. At this point I wouldn't know, but I want to note down details that can potentially be big later on. As usual, let me know if I get anything wrong!

Seigi begins his internship in Sri Lanka after failing the second part of the entrance test to be a civil servant. His parents gave him their blessing since they're already familiar with Richard, the guy who offered him the position. Richard supposedly is currently working in Ginza as usual. Shaul visits Seigi from time to time.

One day Seigi receives an email titled "Help Richard" in english, containing a ticket to a 6-day cruise ship trip that starts in Florida. The event is held by Gargantua group, a high-end jewellery company. The sender's name is "Jeffrey", but Seigi has doubts if this is the real Jeffrey. He tries to contact (the real) Jeffrey, but receives no reply. He also contacts Shaul who basically just tells him to do whatever he wants, so Seigi decides to go on the trip.

When he first gets on the cruise, he meets a guy who glares at him really badly. It leaves an impression, and Seigi wonders why this guy even recognizes Seigi, but he shrugs it off. Seigi then receives a call by Richard, he freaks out because he's both happy but also unable to tell Richard that he's also on board the same ship as Richard. Seigi doesn't want to disappoint Richard, so during his internship he's never called Richard... at all. During the call, Seigi walks around the ship, finds Richard on the deck, and surprises him from behind. Richard is extremely shocked and then his expression goes dark. He won't tell Seigi why though.

The two chat together, Richard absolutely refuses to tell Seigi about anything that's happening. The main event for them is a jewellery show event, where the group showcases all their new releases and more in this 100 year anniversary cruise. Richard initially asks Seigi to just not come at all and stay locked in in his room, but eventually gives in and lets Seigi go to the show under one condition: if anything happens to Richard, don't save him.

The next day, the jewellery show happens, and after viewing all the high-end showcases, Seigi goes to the buffet area. While eating, he's greeted by the director of Gargantua group, Amen Carlsbrook (アメン・カールスブルック). He asks Seigi to "share a bit of what's on Seigi's plate, because he wants to know Seigi's taste". Seigi confusedly gives him some of his sandwich, Amen happily takes a bite, laughs and walks away.

After a while, Seigi sees Amen.... holding Richard by his waist and touches him inappropriately. Seigi gets extremely angry, notices that everyone else in the room pretends to not see what happens, and gets angrier. He knows he can't create a mess here and risks Richard getting hurt, so he slowly walks closer until his eyes meet Richard's. They communicate through eye contact for awhile until Seigi yells "there's a dolphin!" that creates a minor ruckus among people in the room trying to look through the window. Seigi then dashes out with Richard who manages to get free from Amen's hands, and they run to an outdoor area.

(This whole scene is actually pretty amazing, with all the little eye contact exchanges and stuff, i hope someone can translate it later) 

Richard explains that Amen is a very very very distant relative of his, and he's always had an eye on "pretty things" including Richard. Amen initially sent the cruise invitation to both Richard and Seigi, two people in a room. Richard can't reject the invitation, but he also don't think he should bring Seigi, so he decided to go alone. Jeffrey calls Richard, explains that the email Seigi received wasn't from him, and tells Richard of how Amen and his second-in-command Malnuit Patel (マルヌイ・パテール) are on bad terms. Oh by the way, Richard arranged so that both boys have separate rooms (unlike what the invitation stated), he says he prefers to have his own room. lol.

Suddenly some guards appear, starts body searching Seigi, and finds out that he has a miniature of a jewellery show item in his pocket. They accuse him of stealing and brings him to the security room. There, a security staff basically talks him down and expects him to confess. He resists and Richard defends him, and then Amen walks into the room.

Amen says that errors like that happen, and he's willing to forgive it and accepts that it's his company's fault so long as he gets to spend the night drinking champagne with Richard. Seigi figures that he's being framed just to give Amen the opportunity to do this to Richard, and instead demands the security staff to check the security camera and prove his innocence properly. The group decide to just do that, so Amen, security staffs, and Richard stay to check the cameras, while Seigi is asked to leave the room.

Another security guard is assigned to Seigi. A chinese guy with brown two-block hairstyle, looks youthful like a k-pop idol (or so Seigi said), slightly shorter than Seigi, and speaks Japanese. His name is Vincent Rai, but he asks to be called Vince-san. Vince lets Seigi wander around so long as he doesn't try to contact people from outside the ship, so Seigi decides to check around the show again.

Vincent is cooperative with Seigi, even supplying Seigi with new information. What Seigi gathers so far is that Gargantua group is in the middle of M&A deal. Initially the plan was to work with a Chinese company, but suddenly Amen changed his mind and picked an American company. This angered his second-in-command, Patel, and there are rumors that Patel is trying to steal Gargantua group's designs by 3D scanning items displayed in the show. To nobody's surprise, Amen is known as a moody, sexual harasser, power harasser, etc etc.

It gets late and the two goes back to the security room. Seigi sees Amen trying to offer Richard cakes, a lot of items and untouched sweets scattered around in the room (I assume it's Amen trying to woo Richard), and a chessboard. Richard is simultaneously playing chess with Amen, rejecting his advances, and checking the security cameras. Amen is stuck in his turn in chess so Richard tells him to think about his move overnight. Seigi thinks what he does is like a modern day Scheherazade.

The security camera checking isn't done, but they put it on hold for the day and will continue tomorrow. Everyone goes back to their rooms except Seigi, who's staying there overnight.

The next day, Richard, security staffs, and Amen come back. Amen brings in the chessboard and flowers. ew. Anyway Seigi decides he wants to catch Patel 3D scanning the jewelleries in action, so he visits the showing area again. He really catches him, but Patel runs away to the ship's casino area. (Excuse me I have no knowledge of casino so if I get anything wrong pls do tell) He sits in a poker table where he can just never get up until he runs out of chips. Seigi decides to join the same table.

Slowly Seigi thinks he screws up, but suddenly Richard appears and asks the dealer to join Seigi as a team of two. Dealer says yes, and Richard leans close to Seigi's right, right hand on the table and left hand gripping the stool Seigi sits on. Seigi can't bring himself to look at Richard in that really close distance so he talks to Richard while still looking forward.

Every other player gives up until there's only Patel and Seigi-Richard left. Our boys win, and Patel reveals that the rumor about him stealing jewellery designs is started by Amen. He says that he's tired of Amen's actions so he decides to do just that. Amen appears and let his guards apprehend Patel, and they walk away. 

Later that day, Amen tells Seigi that the item he was accused of stealing is a fake, the real item just fell into some corner during the show, and that Seigi's completely innocent. Seigi knows that's an absolute bullshit and he really really want to punch the guy but decides to just smile and thank Amen.

Richard and Seigi eats in the restaurant buffet, then Vincent comes to greet them. It's revealed that Vincent is Richard's ex-assistant back in Hong Kong. Apparently they don't have a very good relationship, though Richard thinks highly of Vincent. Vincent brings Seigi to an outdoor area, leaving Richard behind, and starts to tell Seigi... a lot of interesting things.

First of all, Vincent tells Seigi that he should stop liking Richard, because that's probably better for Seigi's sake. He also warns him to stop the internship and go back to Japan since he suspects that Shaul uses him as a "dog collar" to Richard's "dog", meaning that Shaul really only wants something to prevent Richard from quitting his company since his family feud is over and he can safely go home. Not to mention, as the son of a noble, he doesn't need to work a day in his life if he wants to.

Vincent also says some very vague things about how Richard's sheer genius and kindness isn't something everyone can ever achieve, and it's pointless to hope to be like that, so it's not worth trying. Seigi replies that while half the reason he's in Sri Lanka is because he admires Richard, the other half is because he wants to get away from Tokyo for a bit after the deadbeat dad stalking incident. He thinks that's why his parents are so supportive of him. Seigi also doesn't intend to drop his dream of being a civil servant.

Vincent gives Seigi a contact number, under the condition that he shouldn't let Richard know. As Seigi is confused, Vincent walks away, passes by Richard who's walking towards Seigi. Richard then tells Seigi how much he values Vincent back in Hong Kong.

Finally it's the end of the cruise trip, and as our two boys are leaving, Amen greets Richard and tries to hug him. Seigi forcefully pushes himself in between the two, so Amen awkwardly ends up hugging Seigi.

Back in Sri Lanka, Seigi hears news about Amen being accused of sexual harassment, and the victims are bringing a lawyer from England. Because of this, M&A deal is temporarily stopped. He wishes the victims well.

While cooking wattalapan, Seigi receives a call from Richard. After small talks, Seigi tells Richard in english how much he wants Richard to be here with him and eat his home cooked food. Richard only replies with silence, and the chat continues. Suddenly, surprise, Richard... really is here, in Sri Lanka. Seigi is extremely happy and they both sit and eat wattalapan and royal milk tea.

Richard then informs that the reason why Seigi's personal information, email, and passport are leaked is because of Jeffrey's ex-secretary. Richard thinks Jeffrey messed up real bad. Richard also shows Seigi a video mail containing a little white girl talking in Japanese. Her name is Octavia, and she was a student of Richard and his ex-fiancee, Deborah Sahin. She says that Richard has made people (she treasures) suffer, so him and his two brother-cousins are going to pay for that. Then she pulls out a video call screen with Vincent in it.

Vincent starts with the same advice to Seigi, telling him it's better to go back to Japan. He then confesses that he was the one who put the stolen item into Seigi's pocket during the show, because his superior (one of the security staff) made him do it. Richard should've known this while checking the cameras, but Vincent says that he's not gonna ask why he protected him then, saying that Richard "never changes, such a good, lonely man".

Jeffrey apparently gets a similar mail, but in his version, the mail said thanks to his ex-secretary (presumably for leaking Seigi's information). Richard and Seigi goes back to small talks, and as Seigi refills the tea, he's thinking about how the kitchen in this house has enough cutleries and stuff for a house party. He dreams that one day he can hold a party with Richard's family, his own family and friends in Japan, and probably new people he meets in Sri Lanka.

Random trivia:

-Richard says that years ago, women in some high end parties were smitten by his looks enough that they held champagne drinking competition over it.

-Richard refers to Jeffrey as "Good-for-nothing talking wallet" again when he talks to Seigi.

-It's absolutely disgusting but Amen calls Richard with his childhood nickname, Ricky. To hear it from anyone but his close cousins and co send chills to my spine.

-Vincent got married while still in college. He's currently 26 years old, studying in America. He practices jeet kune do. Seigi suspects he likes anime and manga and that's why he can speak Japanese, but Vincent doesn't answer this question.

-Seigi goes to a net cafe during his "arrest" to look for more info regarding the group. During that, Vincent plays real time battle games until his eyes turn red....

-Half of Seigi aka Iggy's blog is about cooking. He blogs his wattalapan cooking trial too.

[sparklingpax]

Yeah!! It is alive!! It was great to see them too, I'd totally swoop up some for me if I wasn't trying to save. I wanted to watch Headmasters really badly back when I had just finished G1 and wanted more-- but then I found out Optimus dies again in there and I didn't want to see that because 🥺😭 THATS MY ROBOT DAD, PLS LET HIM LIVE TAKARA

Gonna put a read more since I started rambling and I’m so sorry aaa my thoughts are so disorganized I just got out of class lmao ^^’’ 

Awww well,,,yeah he does indeed die, and it made no sense to me because Galvatron should have died as well?? They were both thrown into that vector sigma thing,,,but only Optimus dies ajsdksksj perhaps I missed something because that was one chaotic battle anyway,,, it’s also really really early in the series T////T like third or fourth episode early,,,,

I was sad about it too, but as the series went on, I came to the realization that the way it was structured, Optimus would have been a side character anyway....since it tended to focus on either Daniel doing some dumb scrap and almost getting killed o.o or the Headmasters and their battles with the Decepticons.....

Hot Rod and most of the cast from the original G1 series leave after a while; they make appearances and are still in various episodes, but not as main characters. You also don’t see Ultra Magnus for a while either until he comes back for a few episodes and then,,,uh,,,,well if you look at the episode list theres one title that gives away what happens-- 

*cries*

But anyway ^^’’ I totally get not wanting to see that tho,,,,I never watched the 3rd and 4th seasons of G1 for four whole years after finally finishing seasons 1 and 2 (and the movie) because I was so,,,lowkey bitter for a while about how Optimus wasn’t going to be there,,,,but eventually (this year) I realized it was immature of me to be bitter about this so I just decided to just give it a go, and ngl I kinda enjoyed it! It was weird but,,,,,,worth the watch 😹 

lol but I watched Headmasters soon after, not knowing he was gonna die,,,,so it really shocked me when he did,,,,and it was so sad,,,,but as I said before, I eventually came to the conclusion that it might be for the better this series focused on different characters to tell the particular story it was trying to tell :D 

Idk, it’s silly and may be kinda slow paced (?) sometimes, but I enjoyed every second of it, and there were a lot of little funny/cute bits in the show that made me melt u//w//u It’s basically G1 but with different main characters and a similar but also different art style if that makes sense?? Like there were subtle details in the way stuff was drawn and colored that made it much different from G1 but it still had a similar feel...^^’’ 

OH And one more thing, if you ever do decide to watch Headmasters, or the other series that followed (Super God Masterforce and Victory), watch them in the original Japanese (with english subs)

The dubs are golden and hilariously awful, and so it’s very hard to take any of it seriously or focus on the plot if the people speaking all sound bad and everything, even serious moments, are funny. Plus, there are quite a few things that got mistranslated or just,,,the idea wasn’t properly phrased in the dub as it was said in Japanese?? And that makes things about 100x more confusing,,,idk The dub is weird lmfao 😹😹

So anyway.......take your time with it! Maybe someday you’ll just feel like it and go and watch it, or you won’t! And either way is fine and of course up to you :) I’m just here to offer my humble opinion that it was a good series (as were the other two >//w//<) and I recommend them!! ^///^ 

sorry I got carried away there and talked about like,,,everything,,,aaa anyway :)))

-Kuni 😳😅😊💖✨

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Ino: The most suited person for mental TT. And a bunch of info by past me on Ninjas

When I was younger, I wanted to see Ino send her brain back in time, and there were not a lot of fic out about that fact.

Then I looked up some stuff about Ninja's on the internet, that is here for... reference, I think. I own nothing but my own ideas.

Murphy's Law of Law of Space And Time

The universe is not only weirder than we suppose. It's weirder than we can suppose.

Ino's use of her Shintenshin no Jutsu has sent her mind mentally traveling back from a war torn future at age 23... To when she was 9 and at peace. Is this a disaster or a  blessing in disguise? Can Ino change the future without allies or any help beyond her mind?

Author's notes: I'm really surprised this idea hasn't been explored more. Ino's jutsu makes her the perfect person for mental time travel. Ino needs more in depth stories about her also serves as a medium to explore the roles of Shinobi and kunoichi ' s more realistically.

Kunoichi notes

Little bit of historical fact :

A female ninja is not automatically called a kunoichi.

A kunoichi, in actual definition, is anyone - male or female- who uses sex as their tool or cover for their assignment.

Often times, this meant a female to a male.. However, it could also mean a male to a male or a female to a female.

True, the term kunoichi is a play on the strokes used to write the kanji for "woman"..but this refers not to the actual gender of the ninja, but to the "sexually submissive role"... which, as we know, is the "woman of the relationship" in a male dominated society.

So.. rather than thinking kunoichi means "a female ninja"... think that it means "the woman in the relationship".

Kunoichi is a jutsu, not a title..

kunoichi-no-jutsu is the actual term.

This is completely documented in the Bansenshukai, which is beyond contestation as a source of ninjutsu knowledge... so I feel no impulse to defend this statement. I don't care what you read online or what your sensei says.. this definition comes DIRECTLY from the most comprehensive ninjutsu densho in existence... period.

What is a Kunoichi?

'Kunoichi' is a term used for female practitioners of the art of ninjutsu. According to what we know today, they were particularly known for their skills in information gathering and their intuition. Like the men, they were also trained in self protection, including the skills and tools necessary to keep themselves safe.

Contrary to some popular myths, ninja were not simply assassins for hire. One of their strong suits was the ability to gather intelligence. The saying is, 'information is power', and that is as true today as it was in feudal Japan. The ninja's ability to 'hide in plain sight', by taking on roles such as gardener, farmer or priest to gather information, was one of the many skills they practiced. In the case of the kunoichi, they were able to take on roles that men could not - maid, shrine attendant, courtesan, concubine, servant, etc. - to gain access to people and information.

According to Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, Grandmaster of the Bujinkan system, kunoichi were given special training in psychological skills and intuition. They would also have been trained in Hensojutsu (acting, disguise, impersonation, infiltration), and in skills such as music, dance, tea ceremony, etc. that were needed when taking on certain roles.

Kunoichi in the modern world are just as likely to be found in roles and professions that in former times would have been limited only to men. Women in the Bujinkan can today be found in fields such as: law enforcement, military, executive protection, legal, medical - you name it.

Shinobi notes

A high level ninja, highly trained in the art of stealth. Roughly translates into "Walker of Shadows" or "Warrior of the Night." These ninja were considered to be very powerful in both body and spirit.

n. pl. ninja or nin·jas

A member of a class of 14th-century Japanese mercenary agents who were trained in the martial arts and hired for covert operations such as assassination and sabotage.

ninja (忍者?) or shinobi (忍び?) was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan who specialized in unorthodox warfare. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, and open combat in certain situations.[1] Their covert methods of waging war contrasted the ninja with the samurai, who observed strict rules about honor and combat.[2] The shinobi proper, a specially trained group of spies and mercenaries,

where they were recruited as spies, raiders, arsonists and even terrorists. Amongst the samurai, a sense of ritual and decorum was observed, where one was expected to fight or duel openly.

Sengoku period, the shinobi had several roles, including spy (kanchō), scout (teisatsu), surprise attacker (kishu), and agitator (konran).[21] The ninja families were organized into larger guilds, each with their own territories.[23] A system of rank existed. A jōnin ("upper man") was the highest rank, representing the group and hiring out mercenaries. This is followed by the chūnin ("middle man"), assistants to the jōnin. At the bottom was the genin ("lower man"), field agents drawn from the lower class and assigned to carry out actual missions.[24]

oniwaban, an intelligence agency and secret service. Members of this office, the oniwabanshū ("garden keeper"), were agents involved in collecting information on daimyos and government officials.[42] The secretive nature of the oniwaban – along with the earlier tradition of using Iga and Kōga clan members as palace guards – have led some sources to define the oniwabanshū as "ninja".[43

The ninja were stealth soldiers and mercenaries hired mostly by daimyos.[45] Their primary roles were those of espionage and sabotage, although assassinations were also attributed to ninja. In battle, the ninja could also be used to cause confusion amongst the enemy.[46] A degree of psychological warfare in the capturing of enemy banners can be seen illustrated in the Ōu Eikei Gunki

Espionage

Espionage was the chief role of the ninja. With the aid of disguises, the ninja gathered information on enemy terrain, building specifications, as well as obtaining passwords and communiques. The aforementioned supplement to the Nochi Kagami briefly describes the ninja's role in espionage:

Arson was the primary form of sabotage practiced by the ninja, who targeted castles and camps.

Japanese castles were designed to be difficult to navigate, with winding routes leading to the inner compound. Blind spots and holes in walls provided constant surveillance of these labyrinthine paths

long "nightingale" floors, which rested on metal hinges (uguisu-bari) specifically designed to squeak loudly when walked over.[59] Grounds covered with gravel also provided early notice of unwanted intruders, and segregated buildings allowed fires to be better contained.[60]

Skills were rather distributed among a variety of covered espionage and survival skills.Outside the expected martial art disciplines, a youth studied survival and scouting techniques, as well as information regarding poisons and explosives.[62] Physical training was also important, which involved long distance runs, climbing, stealth methods of walking[63] and swimming.[64] A certain degree of knowledge regarding common professions was also required if one was expected to take their form in disguise.[62] Some evidence of medical training

The ninja did not always work alone. Teamwork techniques exist: for example, in order to scale a wall, a group of ninja may carry each other on their backs, or provide a human platform to assist an individual in reaching greater heights.[67

The ninja did not always work alone. Teamwork techniques exist: for example, in order to scale a wall, a group of ninja may carry each other on their backs, or provide a human platform to assist an individual in reaching greater heights.[67] The Mikawa Go Fudoki gives an account where a coordinated team of attackers used passwords to communicate. The account also gives a case of deception, where the attackers dressed in the same clothes as the defenders, causing much confusion.[31] When a retreat was needed during the Siege of Osaka, ninja were commanded to fire upon friendly troops from behind, causing the troops to charge backwards in order to attack a perceived enemy. This tactic was used again later on as a method of crowd dispersal.[33]

revolve around ways to avoid detection, and methods of escape.[8] These techniques were loosely grouped

Hitsuke – The practice of distracting guards by starting a fire away from the ninja's planned point of entry. Falls under "fire techniques" (katon-no-jutsu).[68]

Tanuki-gakure – The practice of climbing a tree and camouflaging oneself within the foliage. Falls under "wood techniques" (mokuton-no-jutsu).[68]

Ukigusa-gakure – The practice of throwing duckweed over water in order to conceal underwater movement. Falls under "water techniques" (suiton-no-jutsu).[68]

Uzura-gakure – The practice of curling into a ball and remaining motionless in order to appear like a stone. Falls under "earth techniques" (doton-no-jutsu).[68]

Most were tools used in the infiltration of castles. A wide range of specialized equipment is described and illustrated in the 17th century Bansenshukai,[72] including climbing equipment, extending spears,[65]rocket-propelled arrows,[73] and small collapsible boats.[74]

more common for the ninja to be disguised as civilians. Despite the lack of hard evidence, it has been put forward by some authorities that black robes, perhaps slightly tainted with red to hide bloodstains, was indeed the sensible garment of choice for infiltration.[44]

Clothing used was similar to that of the samurai, but loose garments (such as leggings) were tucked into trousers or secured with belts. The tenugui, a piece of cloth also used in martial arts, had many functions. It could be used to cover the face, form a belt, or assist in climbing.

pieces of light armor purportedly worn by ninja exist ninja often show them in samurai armor. There were lightweight concealable types of armour made with kusari (chain armour) and small armor plates such as karuta that could have been worn by ninja including katabira (jackets) made with armour hidden between layers of cloth. Shin and arm guards, along with metal-reinforced hoods are also speculated to make up the ninja's armor.

Tools

Tools used for infiltration and espionage are some of the most abundant artifacts related to the ninja. Ropes and grappling hooks were common, and were tied to the belt.[72] A collapsible ladder is illustrated in the Bansenshukai, featuring spikes at both ends to anchor the ladder.[77] Spiked or hooked climbing gear worn on the hands and feet also doubled as weapons.[78] Other implements include chisels, hammers, drills, picks and so forth.

The kunai was a heavy pointed tool, possibly derived from the Japanese masonry trowel, to which it closely resembles. Although it is often portrayed in popular culture as a weapon, the kunai was primarily used for gouging holes in walls.[79] Knives and small saws (hamagari) were also used to create holes in buildings, where they served as a foothold or a passage of entry.[80] A portable listening device (saoto hikigane) was used to eavesdrop on conversations and detect sounds.

The mizugumo was a set of wooden shoes supposedly allowing the ninja to walk on water.[74] They were meant to work by distributing the wearer's weight over the shoes' wide bottom surface. The word mizugumo is derived from the native name for the Japanese water spider (Argyroneta aquatica japonica). The mizugumo was featured on the show Mythbusters, where it was demonstrated unfit for walking on water. The ukidari, a similar footwear for walking on water, also existed in the form of a round bucket, but was probably quite unstable.[82] Inflatable skins and breathing tubes allowed the ninja to stay underwater for longer periods of time.[83]

Bansenshukai ( ninja book ) warns one not to be overburdened with equipment, starting "...a successful ninja is one who uses but one tool for multiple tasks

Weapons

Although shorter swords and daggers were used, the katana was probably the ninja's weapon of choice, and was sometimes carried on the back.[71] The katana had several uses beyond normal combat. In dark places, the scabbard could be extended out of the sword, and used as a long probing device.[85] The sword could also be laid against the wall, where the ninja could use the sword guard (tsuba) to gain a higher foothold.[86] The katana could even be used as a device to stun enemies before attacking them, by putting a combination of red pepper, dirt or dust, and iron filings into the area near the top of the scabbard, so that as the sword was drawn the concoction would fly into the enemy's eyes, stunning him until a lethal blow could be made. While straight swords were used before the invention of the katana,[87] the straight ninjatō has no historical precedent and is likely a modern invention.

An array of darts, spikes, knives, and sharp, star-shaped discs were known collectively as shuriken. While not exclusive to the ninja,[88] they were an important part of the arsenal, where they could be thrown in any direction.[89] Bows were used for sharpshooting, and some ninjas' bows were intentionally made smaller than the traditional yumi (longbow).[90] The chain and sickle (kusarigama) was also used by the ninja.[91] This weapon consisted of a weight on one end of a chain, and a sickle (kama) on the other. The weight was swung to injure or disable an opponent, and the sickle used to kill at close range. Simple gardening tools such as kunai and sickles were used as weaponry so that, if discovered, a ninja could claim they are his tools and not weapons, despite their ability to be used in battle.

Explosives introduced from China were known in Japan by the time of the Mongol Invasions in the 13th century.[92] Later, explosives such as hand-held bombs and grenades were adopted by the ninja.[83] Soft-cased bombs were designed to release smoke or poison gas, along with fragmentation explosives packed with iron or pottery shrapnel.[67]

Along with common weapons, a large assortment of miscellaneous arms were associated with the ninja. Some examples include poison,[72]makibishi,[93] cane swords (shikomizue),[94] landmines,[95]fukiya (blowguns), poisoned darts, acid-spurting tubes, and firearms.[83] The happō, a small eggshell filled with blinding powder (metsubushi), was also used to facilitate escape.[96]

the practice of starting fires in order to cover a ninja's trail falls under katon-no-jutsu ("fire techniques").[93] Kites were indeed used in Japanese warfare, but mostly for the purpose of sending messages and relaying signals

[serendibidibidis]

11 questions

the favorite @smittenbyschmidt I still feel awe struck any time you notice me because wow 

so basically you answer 11 questions then write 11 new questions 

How would you describe your personal aesthetic?: My personal aesthetic, is quite far from an aesthetic actually. It's rather messy and miss matched, kind of useless information, whilst having bursts of a certain interest that over time will fade...

You’re writing an autobiography about your life. What would the book be titled?: "The book isn't always better than the movie" (I'm gonna tell you why even though nobody asked: you know how some books are entirely different than the movie? Well metaphorically that's how my life is as well. Most people are allowed to watch my movie but will never get the chance to read my book whilst they're are a few who read the book before seeing the movie. (The book is like a negative past and vulnerability while the movie is very little problems nothing is wrong kinda deal.) One being better than the other doesnt imply that its greater than but simply happier or easier on the heart.

You have the chance to switch places with any television or movie character. Who do you chose?: This is probably really odd but like an interviewer.. like someone who talks to criminals, victims, and celebrities too.. it doesn't really make sense, but (for celebs) I have questions that aren’t the typical ones, and (for criminals) I also want the experience of it.. not many people can say they've talked to a convicted killer. as for victims I want to interview them because I think it would be very empowering.. I want to listen to them and treat them properly. but I also think I would gain a healing aspect from it. so I think it would be cool to be an interviewer/reporter type person...

If you had the chance to spend the day with your ultimate bias, what would you do with them?: First who the fuck is my ult because that will help with what we'll do but I'd probably cry.

If you could become fluent in any language right now, what language would you choose?: Japanese so it is easier to talk with one of my friends, otherwise, I really wish I knew Pakistan's languages.

I read this question and thought it was awesome, so i’m kinda copying it.Describe what your favorite color is without saying the actual name of the color.: I don't have a favorite color but I do have a color in mind so guess and see if I did a good job.. it's usually a bright color. It is most commonly associated with happiness, it doesn't really have a set season due to the fact if you use a darker/lighter shade it goes with basically anything.. although I guess it might not really be a winter color. it's a primary color (does that give it away?)

Go to your music, and hit shuffle. What are the first 3 songs that come up?:  'Kiss the boy' Keiynan Lonsdale (He recently came out & this song is so beautiful with talking about how your love isn’t wrong & deserves to be open please listen to it or read the lyrics because it's so beautiful) 'Capture' Gray & Rhythm Power (it's from a show on Kbs and I love it, you should all watch it the show is full of memes) 'Open arms' Pretty Much (this is such a pretty harmony they have I love it)

You have to eat the same three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) every day for a month (snacks can differ day to day, but the meals must be the same). What three meals do you choose?: Okay so I usually only eat two meals a day so I'll say ramen (if I don't specify then I can change the flavor) & fried rice from panda Express lol (if I ate a 3rd one I'd say eggs because eggs are in everything so... I'm sorry for out smarting your question)

Did you drink a sufficient amount of water today??: This is soft, I drank an unreasonable amount because the thirst is real ™️ (^^ I wrote that last night but its 7am right now and I haven't been up for a full hour yet but I'm on my 3rd glass so... does that contribute to how much I drink?)

Do you believe in aliens?: (Was gonna make a joke about anyone who immigrated should be believed in but) I'm sure they're out there, however I don't see they hype with aliens.. SEND ME ANON HATE IDC YES I THINK ALIENS ARE OVERRATED 

What’s your favorite book?: Book book is “I Hunt Killers” poetry book is “the princess saves herself in this one” 

now here are my 11 shitty questions 

1. What is the worst thing you’ve ever done?:

2. Tell me about your day:

3. What is something about yourself you wish others appreciated about you more?:

4.  What languages can you speak?:

5. Some of your favorite emojis even if they're not commonly used:

6. a misconception you had about kpop: (for example I used to think that got7′s JinYoung was an asshole cause of all the fancams where he rejected fans love but in reality he's the softest bean)

7.  Any song recommendations?:

8. Brag about yourself: (I'm deadass gonna grade you like a teacher so the more the better)

9. Do you have any “useless” knowledge?: (pls share an “useless” fact)

10. The ocean or space, and why?: 

11. How are you?: (in depth response required “I'm fine” is not allowed)

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I’m Tagging, @mybrainsamess , @ssamdominic , @soul-less23 , @aomgworldwide , @fishiepower , And I'm giving @smittenbyschmidt an honorary tag, you don't have to make another 11 questions but I am curious about your answers 🤔☺️💘

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[171022] Fan Accounts of DなSHOW Vol. 1 in Osaka

Daesung said today that he’s sad that his Dna SHOW tour is about to end soon, after so many shows. “Now there’s only..how many events left? 6 including today? It feels so lonely.” He said it again later to the question what kind of reward he’d like after the end of Dna SHOW tour 😢 (© mshinju) He even made a crying face 😩 (👈 like this) with his head and shoulders down 😭 (© susifg)

Q: Describe D-LITE’s charming points!

DS: Uh…D-LITE is me though and I’m really bad at this sort of self-praise. There’s a member in BIGBANG who’s in charge of self-praise (audience laughs) ah, my charming points… what might that be (laughs shyly)

Ody-san: Your stage talk!

DS: My stage talk…? Like what I’m doing now?

Ody-san: It’s amazing. Isn’t it amazing? (audience cheers) it’s so fun it’s on a completely different level.

DS: (returns his look) … (starts laughing bashfully)

Ody-san: Isn’t it though? We band members are laughing non stop!

DS: (laugh)

Leo-san: We are honestly laughing in the back.

DS: I can hear your laughter through my in-ear monitors (imitates loud laughter) wa~~hahaha! I see. Stage talk. I have cue cards only for the questions bc I can’t read kanji [the Qs are shown on screen in Japanese] But this talk corner is completely unscripted. Actually the reason why my talk is fun is because your (audience) reaction is so good. If there was no reaction I wouldn’t like it either and my motivation would leave me. But our team play is really good. To compare it with soccer, there is this strategy of FC Barcelona, what is it called again? Ah, tiki taka! Oh, you don’t know tiki taka? (he seems really surprised) tiki taka! No?! But you do know FC Barcelona..? Messi, Suarez etc.. FC Barcelona is the No. 1 soccer team and the reason for their success is their tiki taka strategy. The name is onomatopoeia, and.. ah, you seriously don’t know?? Alright. So the name derives from the movement of kicking the soccer ball (he shows us on stage) ti-ki-ta-ka. So the passes are so fast that it’s called that. And the strategy… ah~ (to band) you don’t know tiki taka? (*I think he was skeptical bc we always want him to do stuff on stage so he maybe thought that we just pretended not to know tikitaka is just to make him explain it)

The band said they didn’t know.

DS: Ah.. so if you do the passes by yourself like this (shows) you’ll end up giving up because the ball is faster than a human runs. That’s why the success rate of the passes is super important. The strategy is called tiki taka because many players pass each other the ball at high speed (the staff showed a video on screen at this point) this way the opponent team can’t take the ball away. With this strategy they have landed the first place for many years. Ah I see you don’t really care? Ok whatever next question! (audience applauds loudly) next question! → so he meant hat our team play of his talk & our response is as good as FC Barcelona’s team play☺️

Daesung got soo passionate about his explanation  while the video of FC Barcelona practicing their tiki taka strategy was showing on screen he commented when Messi was on screen “it’s not about Messi now, no need for Messi! Yes Messi-san I love you~” 🤣🤣 so cuuute

(© mshinju | video here)

Daesung knows a lot of things, really. Often when he mentions a topic he goes into detail and says “I read in an article that…” so he must really be reading a lot of stuff in the news and look up many things to learn more about different topics. (© mshinju)

Daesung asked us if we can do the [ A•Ze•Cho] dance and when the response was mixed and not quite confident he said “yeah, I’ve been dancing for over 10 years now so I can do it.. if you can do it, that means you have danced for 10+ years or you’re a dance genius” 🤣 (© mshinju | video here)

Q: Name one thing that you will always be better at than the other BB members. (In JP it’s literally “something you’d never lose in against the other members”)

DS: Ah, there is one thing: staring contest. My eyes are small already so when we start, I’ll stare like this 😑 I can do this forever. I can see by the way. Try me, show me a hand sign.

Fan on 1F: ✌️

DS: 2.

Fan on 2F: And this??

DS: 😶 You’re holding up your arm. Yeah I can see you. Yep. Both arms. Thanks. That’s enough. (audience laughs) pls read the atmosphere. The topic’s done. (© mshinju)

Q: Tell us your recommendation for a wedding BGM.

DS: People often ask me to sing at their wedding, it makes me feel so pressured. Until now I was always busy with work so I feel lucky that I couldn’t sing at any wedding yet (audience laughs) But actually… I’ve once seen V.I’s Strong Baby performance at a wedding once in Korea. It’s the best! There isn’t any song in this world that could be more perfect! He does it like this, before the song starts: “So do you want a daughter or a son?” He asks the couple. So if they respond “We want a daughter” he goes “alright everyone, let’s go Strong Baby!” (hums the intro melody) (at the “crack crack” part) “daughter! Daughter! Daughter!” (audience laughs) And even the title, it’s “Strong Baby” so it fits perfectly! Seeing him perform like this at the wedding… I fell for V.I’s charms. I think it’s a great song for the occasion. In Japanese “daughter” has 3 syllables but in Korean it’s ddal, and “son” is “adeul”. So the nuance is even better. (he shows how it goes) everyone loves it! I can reallyonly recommend it! If you’re looking for a song for your wedding, I recommend Strong Baby! Please use it. (© mshinju | video here)

Q: What sort of reward do you want for yourself after Dna SHOW tour has ended?

DS: Ah…the timing for this sort of question has come already. My tour with almost 40 events now has only 6 events left… I feel really lonely. (sigh) (hangs head with sad face) ok, not gonna cry! I’ve been touring in Japan without returning to Korea for a while now. So… not sure if this can be called a reward, but I really want to eat Chinese food and chicken in Korea. I always feel this way. Is someone from Korea in the audience? (a fan on 1F raises her hand) Oh! Really! Thank you so much! Can I interview you? Ah, you don’t speak Japanese? Ok, I’ll interview in Korean & will translate to Japanese. What’s your name?

Fan: Sanga.

DS: Sanga-chan😊 how did you come here today? By what means?

Fan: I bought a ticket and came…

DS: 😶 (after translating to JP) (audience laughs) an obvious answer. Right! If you don’t have a ticket, you can’t enter the venue. (in KR) thank you so much! Such an honest reply. How long have you been in Japan?

Fan: I arrived this morning.

DS: Oh (laugh) (translates to JP) Then the objective for my question is kind of gone… when you’re overseas for a while, what Korean food do you miss the most?

Fan: (thinks for a while) nothing in particular.

DS: 😶😶 ah… (translates) nothing really. Please enjoy the show until the end! So I was looking for help from a fellow Korean but instead the situation has taken a turn for the worse. (audience laughs) ah really thank you so much. (he notices a guy in the back) oh, you are also from Korea?

Daesung interviewed the guy who was fluent in Japanese. He was the same age with Daesung. Their interaction was really funny, especially because the guy had a super chilled voice without much intonation so everything he said came across as funny 🤣 everyone laughed so much

(© mshinju)

**fan account of Daesung laughing super hard after a fan sneezed is posted here || original links here and here | video here

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TRACIE’S TOP 20 KPOP 'HITS’ OF 2017

I have been saying that I would make this list for a few weeks now. I am FINALLY DOING IT!

I have a very weird music taste. You’ll probably see a lot of “top kpop lists” out there analyze songs for a number of reasons. Let me tell you now, I just go by what I like, not by musical compostion and production -- and I have a very different taste.

That being said, all of these songs are 'title’ songs - AKA, they have a music video tied with them. I MAY DO A SEPARATE LIST OF OTHER FAVORITE KPOP SONGS IN 2017 THAT DON’T HAVE MVs, BECAUSE THERE ARE A LOT OF GREAT SONGS.

I MADE A PLAYLIST IN ORDER OF MY TOP 20, SO YOU CAN LISTEN ALONG AS YOU READ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVaV7AwqBWg&list=PL-fUHABWqfXEH52Or6oDGQSowuri2tAFT

20) Wanna One - Energetic

"You make me feel so high, I’m so crazy...” This song...gives me these... happy, blissful feelings. I can’t fully describe how this song makes me feel, but I love it. I can see why Wanna One already has such a dedicated fanbase, everything they’ve put out so far has been amazing. It TRULY IS a very “energetic” song - it puts me in a good mood.

19) GFRIEND - Fingertip

I always get the vibes of older kpop music when I listen to this song (at least, the chorus reminds me of that). Old kpop has this unique, techno-EDM-esque sound that I am really bad at describing, but GFRIEND brings out the best of it in this song. And they add their own flavor to it.

18) HyunA - Babe

“I am just 26, 26, 26~” HyunA has always had this cool, sexy, unique style - but not a lot of her music really resonated with me. Then I heard BABE. Catchy, cool beats and I love to sing along. I love her mix of rapping and singing.

17) Never Ever - GOT7

I unfortunately got into GOT7 late in the game - this is one of the first songs I heard by them. And this song is just so good, amazing. My GOT7 babies always have amazing songs. They’re now in my top 3 favorite kpop groups.

16)  Blackpink - As if its your last

While this isn’t one of my favorite Blackpink songs, it is my favorite Blackpink MV. I love the vibrance, colors, outfits, and style. This song still is amazing, too. The beginning is so catchy - I LOVE IT. 

15) Girl’s Day - I’ll be Yours

“You want me? I’ll be yours” I was considering putting this higher up on this list. I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it. I like the jazzy, but modern concept. I saw a lot of people criticizing this song, but I can’t understand?? I think I just have really different taste from others... I like the jazzy mix in this song...

14) Red Velvet - Peek-A-Boo

Look, everyone has been saying that Red Flavor is Red Velvet’s hit song of the year. Am I the only one who just loves Peek a Boo? Don’t get me wrong, Red Flavor has grown on me a lot and I’ve grown to love the song. But Peek a Boo has a different, cool sound that I appreciate a whole lot more than Red Velvet’s typical up-beat bops.

13)  Winner - Really Really

Winner has won the hearts of SO many this year - I’ve been seeing many kpop fans say this is one of their top songs of the year. This really is a great bop, and it makes realize I need to get into Winner more in 2018. Also the MV with all the different girls dancing is cool, haha.

12) NCT 127 - Limitless

"Oh baby, it’s you -” OK Y’ALL - I need to talk a bit about Limitless (also yes the Japanese version has the better MV). If you all don’t know, NCT is one of the groups that really drew me into kpop in 2016. WHY IS THAT? Because, again, I HAVE A UNIQUE TASTE IN MUSIC and I truly feel NCT always embodies the epitomy of my music taste. This song is the prime example of that. THIS SONG CAME OUT ON JANUARY 4th. I WAS STILL UNSURE HOW DEEP I WAS GETTING INTO KPOP. THIS SONG HELPED ME GO FULL KPOP STAN. Thank you, NCT. This is why I heavily support and stan NCT.

11)   GOT7 - Teenager

“I can do anything if you tell me good boy...” Because this song has a performance MV, I’m adding it in here even though it’s not the “title” track of 7for7. THIS SONG IS SO COOL - I LOVE THAT THE RAPPING IS THE CHORUS AND THE SINGING IS THE VERSES. It is different from a lot of other songs. I like the instrumental sound in the background to this song. One of my favorite GOT7 songs of the year. Side note, I didn’t realize there was a faint “moaning” in the beginning of this song until I read YT comments about it. Now I can’t un-hear.

10) Don’t Recall - KARD

Look, a lot of people have their crticisms of KARD. Which to some degree, I can understand. They are still a very new group, but they have a more mature sound that I really like. They don’t have overly upbeat music. This song is one of my favorites by them. I love KARD so much and can’t wait to see them flourish.

9) BTS - Spring Day

It might be sacrelige for me, being an ARMY, to not have this on my top 5. If you’ve not learned anything from this list, I’m not the biggest fan of ballads. However, BTS is always an exception to that. And Spring Day is arguably one of the best songs they’ve ever produced. I mean that. This song has a lot of undertones that could lead it to have a deeper meaning than just the hardships of distance in friends. But even on the surface, this song has a really strong message, visuals, and it is most definitely the best kpop MV this year - it has even won awards for being the best MV. 

8) Twice - Knock Knock

TWICE is one of the groups that I heard in 2016 when I was first getting into kpop, and at the time it was very hard for me to like their music. During my intro to kpop, I didn’t like overly cute concepts. But I’ve become quite attached to TWICE this year (they’re now my second fave girl group after Blackpink), and this happens to be one of my favorite songs by them. 

7) Monsta X - Dramarama

Ohhh my gosh, can I just say how PROUD I am of Monsta X this year?! They released so much great music, but never got the recognition they deserved. Dramarama, released toward the end of this year, FINALLY GOT MONSTA X THEIR FIRST WIN. AND I AM SO HAPPY. This song has SUCH A COOL CONCEPT. IT’S DAMN CATCHY AND UNIQUE AND COOL - THE EXACT THINGS THAT I LOOK FOR IN A KPOP SONG. I LOVE BEING A MONBEBE AND I LOVE MONSTA X.

6) Seventeen - Trauma

Shit, Seventeen man. I became a huge fan of Seventeen in the later half of 2017, not long after I saw them at KCON. At first, Seventeen had a lot of cute concepts (which are very hard for me to get into) and my favorite song by them was Highlight. But then they started releasing more ‘mature’ concepts. This song is another song that is the epitome of the music I like and IT CAME OUT ON MY BIRTHDAY. Hiphop with a good beat, good flow. This song has SUCH A GOOD FLOW. I NOW FULLY STAN THE SEVENTEEN HIPHOP UNIT. Also in 2018 I’m becoming full Carat. I LOVE SEVENTEEN.

5) Sunmi - Gashina

Gashina is another one of those songs that has hit the top of many people’s ‘2017 Kpop Lists’. And for good reason. Sunmi killed it with this beat, this dance, this singing. This is a kpop song that will be legendary - will be one of the top songs for years to come. Also I just love the lyrics and concept of this song - and her confidence in the MV. This is like my life anthem right here.

4) BTS - Not Today

Ah yes, Not Today. Another song that came out wayyy early this year and is one of the best songs of 2017. I remember hearing this song live at the Wings Tour in Anaheim, it was BTS’ opening song. It blew me away then. It also blew me away when they first released it in February. 

TBH, this song is one of the first songs I introduce people who are new to kpop. It’s a great “intro to kpop” song. There is SO much more I could say about Not Today, but it has all already been said - BTS are kings of my life. The concept of this song was the perfect introduction for BTS’ most successful year. This song is perfection.

3) EXO - Ko Ko Bop

MY EXO BABIES. EXO EXO EXO. This song. Is. FOREVER MY SUMMER JAM. OK, now let’s talk about it. 

Screw anyone who doesn’t like this concept, because I LOVE THE REGGAE BEAT IN THIS SONG SO MUCH. I LOVE THAT EXO EXPLORES NEW CONCEPTS AND I LOVE THAT THIS SONG IS SUCH A DIFFERENT SOUND FROM MUCH OF THEIR OTHER MUSIC. The mix of reggae vibes with electronic beat is SO COOL. I will forever love this song and this era of EXO. I don’t care what anyone says. Ko Ko Bop is such a damn cool song. I even got temporary tattoos of their ‘Bird of Paradise’ EXO logo. Some parts of the MV are a little weird, but overall I love it. 

2) BTS - MIC Drop Remix

It is getting harder and harder to write about my favorite songs of the year. I almost feel bad for putting this song on here and not DNA. But honestly, if I had to pick a song that more fits my style - it is MIC Drop. I am so proud that BTS was able to collaborate with Aoki and Desiigner. While Not Today was the perfect intro to 2017 for BTS, MIC Drop is the perfect exit to 2017 for BTS. I was so obsessed with the original version of this song when it released that I learned the entire song in Korean. And learned the dance. As I’ve stated before, I love the hiphop aspect of kpop - and Bangtan originally started as a ‘hiphop’ concept and I love that they’ve kept going with that hiphop vibe. So with that, I will say that MIC Drop is a killer song. It will forever slay my life.

1) NCT 127 - Cherry Bomb

“I’m the biggest hit, I’m the biggest hit on this stage.” Da-da-DUM! Here you have it, my #1 song of the year. I feel like I might be one of the only people who has this song as their #1 kpop song of 2017. But why? Why do I love Cherry Bomb so much?

As I’ve stated many a-time before, NCT is one of the groups that propelled me into kpop because of their unique and experimental concepts. They don’t release your ‘typical’ kpop songs, they experiment with weird electronic sounds and effects. Individuals who are overly critical of music might not like the loud, repetitive lyrics in Cherry Bomb, but I think that’s what makes it stand out above other kpop music. There is nothing wrong with coming out with a catchy, repetitive beat that will have you singing and dancing for hours.

The song begins with a weird “ppallippalli pihae Right” that has a mix of vocals over each other that creates this cool, unique sound that fits so well with the song. Then incomes the harsh, electronic sound in the background. It brings out the “neo-culture” that NCT stands for.

Continuing on with other aspects of this song, the coreo is SPOT. ON. (only one part I don’t like). The vocals and rapping are incredible (Mark’s rap in this song is his best ever, another rap that I learned this year). The outfits and hairstyles are damn cool. I love pink, so ofc I love this concept.

I remember when I saw the teasers for Cherry Bomb back in late May. I didn’t understand...but I was so interested. Normally, kpop teasers don’t do much for me - but these teasers had me so intrigued. I don’t stay up for every kpop MV that releases, but I did stay up for Cherry Bomb. And I was immediately hooked. I know it took a while for this song to grow on some, but not for me. I was immediately hooked. 

And finally, I had the amazing opportunity to see Cherry Bomb performed live at KCON. And it was the most amazing thing ever. I was the happiest girl alive in that moment. Seeing one of your favorite songs performed live is...something else. I will be a NCTzen forever, I hope SM takes good care of my boys. I CANNOT WAIT to see what NCT has in store for 2018.

Runner up songs that almost made it to the list: DNA by BTS, Likey by TWICE, BLING BLING by iKON, Excuse Me by AOA, Black Suit by Super Junior, Burn it Up by Wanna One, Power by EXO

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[TRANS] South Korean boy group INFINITE came to Japan for an interview! What happened behind that shocking barefaced selfie on Instagram!? Which member is the one who believes that love is predestined!?

170623 KPOP monster Interview / Interviewer: Yuka Kuwabata

Boy group INFINITE from South Korea came to Japan to promote their new album ‘AIR’.

In 2010, INFINITE made their debut in South Korea with their album ‘First Invasion’. The title track ‘Come Back Again’ holds a musical quality far above that of the average idol’s, and along with the neat knife-like choreography, it earned INFINITE the reputation of 99% synchronisation, allowing them to become top idols in the industry. Ever since, they have achieved immense popularity in North America, South America, Asia and many other regions. In the entertainment scene of Japan as well, they have definitely made a place for themselves that is not easily shaken.

On 24th May, one and a half years after their last Japanese release, INFINITE made a comeback with their new album ‘AIR’. This time, with three new songs added to the Japanese album alongside the remixed versions of their hit songs ‘Be Mine’ and ‘Man in Love’, it is a compilation album of their most popular works from debut till now.

The interview this time round was specially prepared just for INFINITE. Being seven years into their debut, they will be setting off for their next goal. While busy with producing their new album, what was it with that unexpected barefaced selfie on Instagram!?

— First of all, please introduce yourselves. Please also let us know what are some of the nicknames that fans address you by.

Myungsoo: I am everyone’s eternal boyfriend, L. Why do I say this, it is because there is you that there is me. Thank you everyone.

Hoya: I am Hoya. Fans call me dance machine because dancing is my specialty.

Dongwoo: I am the source of charisma Dongwoo. My nickname is Donu (ドヌ). (laughs) Japanese fans think it is cute to address me this way. Dong-jjang.

Woohyun: I am heart prince Woohyun. I often send hearts to fans. (blows a kiss) Eyes are lovely, heart is lovely. Chu chu! Love you all (laughs)

Sunggyu: I am leader Sunggyu. My nickname is strawberry. One time I ate lots of strawberries on a show hence they call me this (laughs)

Sungyeol: I am Sungyeol. I have no nickname. Everyone calls me Yeollie. (laughs)

Sungjong: I am maknae Sungjong. Fans call me Jongjong. Thank you~

— Please tell us why the album is named ‘AIR’ and recommend us a few of the songs that you like.

Hoya: Air means air (t/n: Hoya translated it from English to Japanese). An album that is like air, songs that are like air. This album has lots of songs that everyone can bring into their daily lives. Just like how everyone needs air every minute and every second, this albums gives people the feeling of wanting to listen to it every minute and every second. This is the meaning of it.

Myungsoo: I like the title track ‘Air’. Once you listen to the enjoyable tune you will be addicted to it. I feel that this is a song that showcases all seven of our vocals well.

Hoya: I personally like ‘One Day’ more. I really like the Korean version of this song. Compared to the Korean version, the Japanese version brings a new perspective. Before our interview today, I have been listening to this song repeatedly.

Dongwoo: I like the song ‘Zero’. “If I do not have you, however much I achieve might as well be zero.” I really like the way numerical values are used in the expression of the song.

Woohyun: I like ‘Waiting for the Moment’. One might end up crying when listening to this song. It is a song that is really great. Really, absolutely great.

Sunggyu: I like ‘Waiting for the Moment’ as well. Japanese fans really must listen to this song.

Sungyeol: I like ‘Thanks’. “Live with appreciation for everything you have” is one of our family values. Because I always treat everything around me with a heart full of appreciation, I feel like I can relate especially well with the song ‘Thanks’.

Sungjong: This album has the remixed version of ‘Man in Love’, listening to this song I feel like I am 21 again……

(Sunggyu whispered something to Sungjong, whose facial expression suddenly froze. Everyone bursts out laughing.)

— What was it that you whispered to him, Sunggyu?

Woohyun: He played a prank on Sungjong and gave him a scare. He told him that ‘Man in Love’ was not recorded in this album. (laughs)

— Does everyone use Instagram?

Sungjong: Yes. All of us use it.

— In that case, we will be asking some questions about Instagram. L’s Instagram is full of his favourite pet cat, similarly Sungyeol’s Instagram has photos of his dog. Do the members feel they are more like cats or dogs?

Woohyun: I’m like a dog! Woof woof~ (laughs) My facial features look like a dog’s.

Sungyeol: I’m like a dog too. My face is like that of a dog wearing a wig. (laughs)

Woohyun: Sungyeol’s a dog!

Sungyeol: Sunggyu’s like a cat.

Sunggyu, No no, I’m like a pig.

(All members erupt into laughter)

Sungyeol: L is a cat.

Myungsoo: My face, heart, eyes, ears and lips all resemble that of a cat’s.

Woohyun: His voice too.

Myungsoo: Yes. Meow~

Hoya: As for me, dog? When I drink in Sapporo, I become a Sapporo dog. (laughs)

Dongwoo: Sometimes I’m like a cat, other times like a dog.

Sungyeol: Dongwoo is like a leader at the start but after time one will realise they do not want to be close to him. (laughs)

(All members burst out laughing)

Sunggyu: I am a cat.

— There's a photo of Dongwoo playing golf in his Instagram.

Dongwoo: I tried playing golf three times but it was really too difficult. When playing golf, your left thumb is really important. Holding the golf club like this with both hands…… (stands up and demonstrates golfing posture)

Sunggyu: Ohh….. butt! (smacking Dongwoo’s butt repeatedly while saying this)

Dongwoo: (in a serious tone) You cannot move both of your feet, your body has to be posed like this. You hit it like this.

Sunggyu: Wow…… a perfect shot!

— What about the other members? What are your favourite sports?

Sungjong: I really like cycling. I often cycle by the Han River. I fall down pretty often too. (laughs) When I cycle I will wear a mask so fans will not recognise me.

Sungyeol: I like fishing and body-building. Waterskiing as well, I’ve tried it at the Han River too.

— It seems like one can bump into the members exercising if they were to go to the Han River.

Woohyun: If everyone comes to Korea, please come by the Han River to play!

Sunggyu: I like playing basketball. When I played basketball with two of my members before, I am the best player.

Woohyun: I like soccer. I am a member of South Korean celebrity football club FC MEN. I even received a call from FC MEN yesterday, asking me how do they play if I am not there as their striker.

Hoya: I haven’t tried it before, but I like boxing. I frequently watch movies about boxing. There are many stories like that often. Just when a very strong boxer gets knocked down and everyone thinks he’s out, he gets up again. I like stories like this.

Myungsoo: There’s a sport I like that I have been actively engaged in all this time. Rock-climbing. One time after an indoor challenge, I found it really interesting. I often practise rock-climbing indoors. If given a chance, I would like to try it outdoors too.

— In Sunggyu’s Instagram there is a photo from the movie《Your Name》.

Sunggyu: I felt very touched after watching this movie so I posted this onto my Instagram. I believe in fate.

— In this case, I would like to ask, which member believes in a predestined love?

(Woohyun raises his hand)

Woohyun: I really do believe in it.

Myungsoo: I do not have any experience so I am not too sure.

Woohyun: There is really something like fate! I experienced something like this in my second year of middle school…… I will always believe in a predestined meeting. The question is where will it be?

Hoya: I believe that there is something such as fate but not fated love. This is what I feel.

Sunggyu: Although I really want to believe it……

Sungjong: I want to live out my life in line with what fate has in store for me. I feel that regardless of what you want to change nothing is able to change it.

— When you made your debut, you also made a name for yourselves with your 99% synchronised dance moves. Recently, each of the members have headed in different directions, some are starring in television dramas whereas some actively participate in variety shows. What are some of the impacts of individual schedules on the group?

Woohyun: Our dance synchronisation is 99%. It’s not perfect and we make up for the remaining 1% through our individual activities so right now we are 100%.

— Lastly, please share some of your goals for the second half of this year.

Woohyun: No matter how you look at it I am a flower boy. But compared to an ideal flower boy I am still a little too chubby (laughs) so my goal is to lose weight.

Sungjong: I hope that in the second half of the year we can successfully release our new album. My personal goal is to lose weight as well. This aside, I want to look into playing a new sport or gaining a new hobby.

Sungyeol: I want to continue living blissfully as a member of INFINITE.

Sunggyu: We must approach the second half of the year with a heart of gratitude as well in order to have a year full of satisfaction. Apart from this I want to work hard on basketball.

Dongwoo: Recently I am learning how to play the piano, I hope I will play better.

Hoya: I want to go on a trip. I went on a trip for the first time in my life last year to Sapporo and it was a really blissful and adventurous experience.

Myungsoo: Firstly, I hope that all of our members will be in good health. Next, my goal is to practise rock-climbing and work out more. All the best!

— Please do a final greeting for the readers of KPOP Monster.

Hello to everyone and the readers of KPOP Monster, we are INFINITE! We have released a new album. We will work even harder, please continue to root for us. Please listen to our album. Thank you everyone.

jp-cn translation by INFINITE百度贴吧 / cn-en translation by 890428k / take out only with full credits

[keepyourpantsongohan]

Ayesha Liveblogs Magi: Labyrinth of Magic

[Karen Smith voice] If your name is Alibaba why are you Japanese?

“Throwing me out like that is pretty mean,” he said, to someone whose house he had broken into in the night 

“Do you like money, mister?” “Yeah, I mean, since I need money” me too Alibaba

Ten minutes into this series and they’ve already introduced the concept of slavery in their society guess they’re not fucking around 

Alibaba are you seriously taking a baby to a brothel 

You know the girl in chains is a protagonist because of her Anime Hair

Is this some kind of Venus Wine Trap

Omg was Aladdin just waiting for Alibaba to exercise correct moral judgement before stepping in, those people were being digested

“All I ever did was lie, and not do anything” same my guy 

Now that he mentions it I would wonder why they didn’t bring any supplies to this Tower of Death

You know, I really thought Aladdin would be the one to bite the insect first

I hope that Alibaba continues to use that dagger no matter how magical his fights get like ‘guess u just brought magic to a knife fight’

“So I guess I better let him know why I entered this dungeon” I thought it was for gold and prostitutes 

“Labour is the duty of mankind” okay Lord Bourgeoisie 

This situation has really escalated we went from declarations of friendship to kidnapping and stabbing in like thirty seconds flat

This guy only has two reactions to people helping him which is tipping or stabbing Alibaba is truly living the customer service life

“Where’s Alibaba?” it appears that he has burst into flames

Can you really fault Morgiana for not responding to ‘Slave Lady’ immediately after you learned her name?

Morgiana: [Beautiful description of homeland delivered in monotone]

“But how?” “I’m immortal that’s how” Last episode you were being digested by a plant????

Morgiana displays the benefits of not skipping Leg Day

I guess if you’re immortal you’ve got endless time to master swordplay

Lord Jamil’s really got some issues what’s with this endless “kill him” chant

Divine Right seems like a very poor way to choose your leaders 

“I even messed up really bad one time” this is some kind of Reverse Foreshadowing it’s like Backshadowing

‘My Sinbad Dream’ sounds like the title of a bad fanfic

Where’s he gonna put all that gold does this ancient Arabian city have banks 

Update from ep. 11: Yes they do and they are corrupt

Amazing Alibaba used his treasure to abolish slavery truly the only honourable boy in this society

“The same blood runs through our veins” Baba implying they’re all inbred

“You’re Baba’s child now” should not be a comforting statement from someone you just met

Sure, when babies drink milk directly from the teat it’s healthy and a bonding experience but when Aladdin does it’s inappropriate

“Don’t worry Toya, I’ll protect you no matter what” Dude’s gonna die ain’t he

I don’t imagine that they’re going to get a peaceful submission to foreign rule from an independent and inbred nation 

I knew Ryosai would be a dick from the moment he opened his mouth

“Until I see the faces of my children’s great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, I’ve got to make absolutely sure I live on with everyone” WHAT THE EVERLOVING FUCK

Princess Hakuei is such a good leader even if she is an imperialist  

What kinda Sailor Moon-esque transformations are these and when do I get to see Alibaba’s 

“I’ll keep you in those chains for the rest of your life” Poor Morgiana that Jamil really fucked her up 

“You have a sense of justice and value your friends” “I’m telling you that’s not true” lmao what an objection Leila 

I’d call this guy Lipstick Kakashi but I feel that’d be insulting to Kakashi

“Don’t lump me in with those ridiculous bandits,” said the slave trader

Yikes @ Morgiana explaining the concept of slavery to this tiny girl but I guess it doesn’t help to sugar coat it

YAS MORGIANA KICK THE ASS OF ALL THINGS END HIM 

This is a sidenote but I’ve gotta imagine that if Goltass was one of the Plainspeople they should’ve noticed him because he’s massive??

I’m guessing this handsome sleeping man is Sinbad

“My name is Sin” not only was I correct but also he calls himself Sin pls

What kind of a fucking outfit is Sinbad walking around in my goodness

Lmao at Sinbad this is the equivalent of telling your two Indian friends ‘hey maybe you guys know each other’

I thought the guy with the black hair was Jafar? Did I hallucinate or is this a plot point

“I’m gonna fight with you” “Yes ma’am” is it wrong 2 hope they get married

What an honourable ruler he wants everyone to have autonomy

Sinbad just wants to cuddle with Masrur

“He’s only wealthy from your taxes. If you don’t believe it’s worth paying, take back as much as you want. But, don’t take any lives.” I! Love! Him!

This has got to be an Alibaba and the forty thieves reference

Oh no Alibaba and Aladdin look so sad I don’t care for this 

“We can’t let them end up like Mariam” the Backshadowing continues!!

Fsfjhdskjhfksdhgl I want men to look at me like they look at Morgiana and by that I mean terrified 

SHE JUST PICKED UP A GROWN MAN I LOVE MORGIANA 

Aladdin sure knows how to diffuse tension in a room 

“She was a prostitute of the slums” this childhood memory got dark real quick

It’s weird that brown people exist in this universe but none of the people with Arabic names are brown 

!!!! Alibaba is the rightful ruler of Balbaad omg

Oh shit I guess all of Alibaba’s skills aren’t just down to immortality

“They’ve been driven out by the state... something about re-development” this magical society is a little too real

Things are about to go terribly awry I know it Cassim is about to ruin everything

WHY ARE YOU STILL HANGING OUT WITH THIS GUY ALIBABA HE’S RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL YOUR SUFFERING???

Dfsdkfdsjfhksdjhfsdglfg Sinbad “eavesdropping is in such bad taste” ur right Jafar

I mean I get Cassim’s plight but I also don’t trust him 

“Cassim and I had a special bond, he was my family and friend” he is responsible for your dad succumbing to illness??

I want Alibaba to rule Balbaad but that would really not fit into this narrative arc of travelling

“It’s Cassim” who could’ve predicted that Cassim would ruin everything

Sinbad joining the Fog Troupe is simultaneously exactly what I expected and not at all what I expected?

“What kind of a hardened and callous man are you?” poor Jafar lmao

“I choose not to interfere with domestic issues” he said, after asking two contenders for the throne to speak in a public forum

“You aren’t even fit to be king dammit” them’s treasonous words my friend

What a creepy old man my goodness

Oh it’s Judar not Jafar that explains it I guess???

Poor screamy Alibaba trying to protect his nation’s people 

Damn Sinbad’s so charismatic he gives other people a complex just by standing next to him

The Humble King trope is my favourite Alibaba pleading for his people’s lives or in Naruto when he pleads for Sasuke’s life like that’s some Good Shit™

Judar: Hi I don’t want anything I’m just here to be an asshole

It’s ironic that a character who shares a VA with Natsu is proficient in ice magic

“Why are you doing these things?” Because he’s a dick that’s why

There are only like 3 known magical people here so I’m guessing it’s someone we haven’t met yet 

“I’ll remain and finish off this little child” why is Sinbad the only moral adult in this universe

All these poor Balbaadans must be like ‘I didn’t sign up for this shit I just wanted to know how the negotiations went’ 

I can’t believe that Sinbad defeated them through the Power of Handsome

Sinbad: Capitalism is an obvious trap how could you fall for it

Every single one of Alibaba’s reactions to being thrust into leadership roles are me 

Amazing all Matthew Mercer characters get drunk and trash talk their homies 

“It was Alibaba who saved me” Lmao @ Morgiana’s shoujo reimagining of her being freed

Sinbad captured Judar’s dungeon and I’m sure there’s a sex joke in there somewhere 

Uh-oh Alibaba’s about to get an inspirational lecture 

“Why do you think I should go back to where Sinbad is?” why do you have such issues with Sinbad, Cassim

I kind of love this trope reversal from “there are some things worth dying for” to “there is nothing worth human lives”

“He’s still my friend” Alibaba’s still protecting Cassim when he’s basically done nothing good ever in his life what kind of fuck ass loyalty

I love battle training!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

“I have a feeling that she’s a woman who’d lend me an ear” Sinbad’s gonna fuck her into changing her mind

Even though I’ve been questioning the logistics of Alibaba becoming king, Sinbad’s a king and he’s not in his kingdom so who am I to judge

“Could this be a case of the marriage blues?” Something old, something new

My boy and his new sword I’m so proud of him 

“I may not look like it but I’m a very powerful girl” “I know” actually I hope these two get married just so I can watch her toss him around forever

Lmao @ Morgiana partially destroying every building she comes into contact with

Real talk we know who got all the looks in the family like who was Ahbmad and Sahbmad’s mother yikes

Alibaba threw his brother’s sword away and then slapped him I love him

Props to Princess Kogyoku for taking the revelation that her fiance is gross in stride

“As of this moment, the country of Balbaad will be ending its monarchy!” OH MY GOD ALIBABA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alibaba’s doing the nationwide equivalent of declaring bankruptcy

“Are we saved?” A legit question, royal guardsmen

I’m so in love with Alibaba creating a democracy in a world of empires my baby 

“Doesn’t it seem like it’s all a big scam?” Why is Cassim like this he’s the worst

I’m gonna guess that Ugo belonged to Aladdin’s dad 

For someone who doesn’t want to be king Alibaba sure is good at leading

“Sounds to me like all you wanted was to be king yourself?” that’s about the size of it 

Why. Are. You. Like. This. Cassim???? Chill the fuck out 

“Is that thing Cassim?” He’s literally a demon beast now killing all the citizens of your country I don’t think you have to feel bad about fighting it

Sinbad is just constantly joining in the fray to he’s like the older brother Alibaba needed instead of the two dinky ones he had

“Later I plan on making you mine too” gay but rude 

“It’s because you’re you, Alibaba” <3333333333333333333333 Baby boy and his baby bro ah!!!

“Halharl infigare” sounds like something you’d say when you could no longer form words

“You never lost that radiance did you?” so what ur saying is that u hated Alibaba bc you had a little gay crush on him 

Alibaba refuses to let Cassim get away with being a dick just because his father was one

SHIT THE MONTAGES OF DIFFERENT PATHS ALWAYS GET TO ME

I weep for Alibaba who weeps for his lost friend

Thought the villains would be like 4 or 5 people but it turns out it’s a whole cult

What a beautiful turn of events I’m upset in a good way I’m tearing up a bit

Sinbad @ Alibaba: I’m kidnapping you out of love 

These people look so happy to see a giant sea monster bless them

“His lunacy might rub off on you” I’m not sure if I want to see Alibaba become a high-impulse swordsman but tbh his impulse control isn’t that good anyway

Oh my god Morgiana and Alibaba are so cute and bashful 

“I’ve already got family, each and every person who lives in this country” that is adorable but that’s also what Ashoka said and look how the Mauryan empire turned out

I love Morgiana’s commitment to saving people from oppression

“You should do whatever you feel like doing, now and forever” ALIBABA AND ALADDIN JUST INSPIRED HER SO MUCH SHE BROKE INTO DANCE

I thought the Djinn transfer would be much more complicated but there you have it I guess 

The entire royal guard is about to slut-shame Sinbad 

Fdgkldgjlkdfgjldkfgj I know that Sinbad didn’t actually do anything but this is still so funny 

“By the way, I’m the culprit” Ka Kaboun is such a mess lmao 

“You’re an upstanding person Ka Kaboun” she said, after he tried to frame a man for a sexual assau/t 

So this is a scarred man with designs against his own family’s empire who will probably team up with the happy-go-lucky protagonist I’m not saying that this is Arabian Zuko but he’s Arabian Zuko

Those long chains seem a little impractical for battle and walking around

I love that Alibaba is so incorruptible that even with a literal demon inside him he refused to hurt Hakuryu 

Kind of harsh of Alibaba not to help the little girl but I guess he is poisoned and Hakuryu stepped up right away anyway

Well at least this time they tried to bring supplies 

My three children are so beautifully in-sync with their battle maneuvers

I really thought when they split up that Hakuryu and Alibaba would be a team

“It kind of seems like he’s always trying to take on everything by himself and it kind of irritates me I guess” Pot kettle Alibaba

“I’m doing the very best I can, you know?” ME TOO HAKURYU 

I LOVE HAKURYU AND HIS CRYING FIT HE’S ADORABLE

“I’m counting on you to be right there” Brotp: Crybaby Princes

I love Sinbad worrying about his teenage homies A+ adulting

What happened to these people that they are psychologically scarred at any mention of war

WHAT THE FUCK WHY IS MORGIANA HURT WHY WOULD U DO THAT

I guess even King’s Candidates aren’t immune to PTSD

Everything is escalating so quickly I’m very worried about Sinbad and Alibaba

“If you’re the enemy then act like it!” oh no this is sad

“Why does everyone do such things as if it were perfectly normal?” THAT’S MY QUESTION ALIBABA

NO THIS ISN’T WHAT I WANT AT ALL MY BOY WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU 

I knew Zagan belonged to Hakuryu!!!! He wouldn’t have abandoned Morgiana if he hadn’t already healed her 

“You’re nothing more than a magician” “Sorry, you see I’m also a genius” I love Yam

“You’re Alibaba whom I love so much” I love grammatically correct declarations of friendship my nerd baby boys holding hands ah!!!!!

There’s so much I love about this episode Sinbad’s half-fallen reveal, the friendship between Alibaba and Aladdin, Hakuryu’s new power, Princess Kogyoku’s joining the Sindrians, everything is 10/10

“Just like Alma Toran, eh?” I guess we’re about to learn why everyone is so averse to war 

If Alibaba truly doesn’t want to be a nobleman he’s gotta stop acquiring so much money

“I’m looking forward to crossing swords with him” why does every challenge to Sinbad’s authority sound so homoerotic 

[choigiraffe]

Get into Hotshot

So someone suggested that I do an update of this and then someone separate asked me to do this and instead of just editing the ask I decided to just make this a separate post (this will be the last time i do this lol)

We’ll start with the members first :

This ray of sunshine and one of the most precious human beings  is Hoshot’s Leader , main vocalist and Dad Junhyuk (Choi Junhyuk) ( and yes he refers to himself as “dad”

B-Day: April 21, 1992 

He is  a former SM trainee

His nickname is Choi Giraffe ( if you see hotshot stand together in pictures , you’ll see why that’s his nickname )

He calls his fans “loves” and write all his fancafe post by hand ;__; and it’s the cutest thing in the world.

He also likes to compose his own songs X , X( he made this song for their 1 year anniversary :’)))))

Sound cloud: @ choijunhyuk [x]

his personal instagram @92tober [x]

Next is Hotshot’s mom Timoteo ( Kim Moonkyu)

B-Day : January 25,1993

He is also Hotshot’s main dancer, Sub vocal , rapper and sub leader 

He is in charge of Hotshot’s connections ( a title he gave himself since he knows a lot other idols

he was baptized as Timothy,which is where his stage name comes from

To get this out of the way he was also an SM trainee and he was one of the original members EXO, but he left because of the stress he got from his parents and didn’t want to wait anymore to debut 

Also he knows a ton of people such as Taemin ( Shinee) , Kai (Exo), Niel( Teen Top) , Sehun (exo) , Kyuhyun (Super Junior) , Amber ( F(x)), Johnny (NCT127)  the list goes on. The other members make  jokes about  when ever they go somewhere to perform Timoteo would already know someone there.

His special talent is imitating the sound of fruit washing 

Every time he gets embarrassed he touches his nose 

Some of his past dancing videos can be found here  : X,X,X

Note: he has not made a personal instagram account yet

Next is Hotshot adorable smol krumper Kid monster

B-Day : October 15, 1993 

His nickname is Kimon (short for kid monster),  which is why you’ll see people tag him as that rather than kid monster

He’s Hotshot’s main dancer , lead vocal and since I’m a hotshot ™ a Rapper

He loves doing his joker impersonation and can make the sound of a starving stomach with his throast 

He was a former YG trainee

He was a back dancer for Bigbang’s Taeyang during the Alive concert (x)

After dancing for Bigbang’s Taeyang it was then he decided that he wanted to peruse being an idol

Was a part of a krump dance crew called MONSTER WOO FAM

He was part of the Survival show produce 101 and choreographed the Shape of you performance that went viral and because of that performance had the first encore of the season

Personal instagram : @roh_taehyun [X]

Next is Hotshot’s happy virus Sungwoon

B-day: March 22,1994

If i remember correctly his nickname is Real man , why? I have no idea

He auditioned for JYP ( video here )

Also here is a predebut performance Sungwoon did as part of his audition [X]

Says he can impersonate the Korean version of sponge bob and squidward  [X]

His nickname is Rain cloud ,because Sungwoon means” cloud” and because he is very sensitive he tends to cry a lot which is where “ rain” comes from 

He’s close friends with Shinee’s Taemin , Vixx’s  Ravi , BTS’ Jimin 

He can also impersonate Rain 

He’s Hotshot’s main vocal and he really does have an amazing voice( X)

Oh and he also was a feature in Chad No future’s MV (i’m not going to link it , i’m doing you a favor)( i never watched the mv but i already know Sungwoon was the only good thing about that MV

He can also play the piano 

He along with Taehyun was on the survival show Produce 101 

He is now apart of wanna one as the 11th member 

He as of right now does not have a personal instagram account 

Next is Hotshot’s adorable awkward rap San ( yoonsan)

B-day: August 22, 1994 

Well he is Hotshot’s main rapper and literally spits fire (X) (X) (X)

need more proof here’s his soundcloud (X) ( might as well just download his mixtape now )

he lived in france for about 7/8 years

his notable feature is his large head 

he can impersonate megatron’s voice

honestly if you need to know more about him  just remember that he said one of his supporting moments was when he eats cheese

oh and he really like cheese burgers :”) (x)

His personal instagram account is @mcreeeeee [X]

Soundcloud @san yoon1 [X]

Last but not least is Hotshot adorable maknae in charge of aegyo and imo hotshot’s 2nd selfie prince Hojung

B-day: October 20,1994 

He’s Hotshot’s Lead vocal and dancer 

Honestly he’s an adorable little dork , I mean come on one of his talents is dancing to my name’s “ Just tell me”

he used to be called K.HO

he also lived in Thailand

He can speak Thai and Japanese 

He competed in a body sculpting completion and won the fashion category 

plus also there was that one time he had a rap battle against sungwoon  and got the title king of rap(x)

Personal instagram : @kkkhj_ [x]

Note: Hotshot’s company was formally known as KO sound they then changed their name to Ador &Able when produce 101 first aired but have now changed their name to Star Crew entertainment 

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Finally here are some videos to get to know them a bit better (in case you haven’t seen them already)

Here are  some of their pre-debut stuff here

Vol.1 / Vol.2 /Vol.3 / Vol.4 / Vol.5 (warning might just steal your soul)

Here are their official Music videos [korean ]

Take a Shot 

Midnight Sun 

Watch out

I’m a Hotshot 

Here’s are their dance practices 

Take a shot [ this isn’t a dance [practice this is the dance version of the mv   ][X]

Midnight Sun [X]

Watch out [X]

I’m a Hotshot [X]

Then here are some interviews you can watch of them  and their 24 hours video:

Hotshot dormitory life

Artist of the Week

Hotshot Warm The show up time

K-populous Hotshot

Tonton interview

Idol Got 10 (warning possible second hand embarrassment)

Pops in seoul self -introduction

Also recently Hotshot debuted in the Chinese market so here was the music battle they did against timez (x)

If you don’t have time to watch the whole thing here are some snippets i’ve linked :

Watch Out  Chinese performance (X)

Manuel of Youth cover (X)

Hotshot Vs Timez relay dance battle (SRSLY WATCH THIS ) (X)

Hotshot little apple cover (X)

Hotshot also debuted in Japan with their single step by step 

step by step MV [x]

here is the performance at kcon japan [X]

You can follow Hotshot on these official links 

Official Youtube

Official Instagam 

Official Twitter

Fancafe 

Facebook

Then to end it all here are some other videos of them (none of these are subbed , but pls still watch them !!!)

24 hours (hotshot’s workout ?)

Next kpop star: Hotshot’s talents

Next Kpop star : Arm wresting/ cringe worthy aegyo (i promise you will hurt from smiling so much from this video)

Hotshot Vol.8

Hotshot vol.9

Hotshot Vol.10 (hotshot in Jeju)

Hotshot Vol.11 (hotshot in Jeju)

Hotshot Vol.12 (hotshot in Jeju)

Hello Korea [this is cubbed ] ep 1 [part 1] [part 2 // ep 2 [part 1] [part 2] not out yet 

Also here are some cringy videos that Hotshot did with some Youtubers [these are subbed btw]

Kpop Stars Guess Celebrity Ethnicity/ Origins 

Korean Celebrities Sing Famous Pop Songs 

Kpop Celebrities Sing Famous KPOP songs 

Kpop IDOL boy groups does my makeup 

Korean Stars Imitate Famous Latino Singers

Also here are some place where you can follow hotshot’s activities 

Fy!Hotshot 

Hotshotsg [translations]

nohtaehyunfan [ translations]

[katzuyas]

I was tagged by my darling @tetsya, bless ur sweet heart alex //smothers u in smooches

I’m a fic writer, nothing new here (not my pic but I’ve had it for ages so I’m not even sure where I got it from tbh)

a slytherin through and through, even tho recently my tests all say ravenclaw but tbh?? I’m still a proud slytherin deep in my heart bc as they say the hat always takes ur opinion into consideration ;3c (the gif does not belong to me but I couldn’t find the original post anymore orz)

welp that me hi uwu

my beloved ships: kurohina, miyusawa and victuuri ♥

I love dogs, especially my floofy baby hina ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

I actually like taking pics of pretty flowers when I find some...

...and other pretty things like this little waterfall in the japanese gardens I went to when I was in chicago last year

I actually love watermelon, especially when it comes in a drink and looks as pretty as that one uwu

this was a lot of fun so I’m gonna tag @saniika, @mooksmookin, @softeviktor, @horns-of-diamond and @miyukei! do it if you feel like it, no pressure!

tagged by @story-kat & @miyukei, thanks so much lovelies ♥♥

RULES: Choose any three fandoms (in random order) and answer the questions. Then tag some friends.

I choose:

       haikyuu!! | ace of diamond | yuri on Ice

The first character you loved:

        hinata shouyou | miyuki kazuya | victor nikiforov

The character you never expected to love so much:

        matsukawa issei | sanada shunpei | christophe giacometti

The character you relate to most:

        oikawa tooru | 

The character you’d slap: (not really slap bc I don’t hate any of them THAT much but I’d surely pitch some snide comments at them bc boooy do they need to fix things)

         tsukishima kei | furuya satoru | yuri plisetsky

Three favorite characters (these are in order of preference):

           hinata, kuroo, oikawa

           eijun, miyuki, mei

           victor, yuuri, chris

A character you liked at first but not so much anymore:

          kageyama tobio | kataoka | I honestly don’t think one exists???

A character you did not like at first, but they’ve grown on you:

         terushima | kanemaru | jj

3 OTPs:

          kurohina, oihina, bokuhina

          miyusawa, sanasawa, kuraryou

          victuuri, phichris, jj/isabella bc gdi they deserve this let them be

tagging: @maniacani, @wamuura, @airisu7425, @ladyseara, and @sleep-furiously, hope you have fun guys~

tagged by @aphhun thanks so much sami~

rules: answer the questions in a new post and tag 20 blogs you would like to know better!

a - age: 25

b - birthplace: poland tho it could’ve been us lol

c - current time: 10:47am

d - drink you last had: the republic of tea’s get gorgeous red tea

e - easiest person to talk to: definitely my daiya peeps on twitter

f - favourite song: currently camila cabello’s crying in the club

g - grossest memory: I don’t think I have any?? I usually just throw gross shit out of my mind asap

h - horror yes or horror no: no thank you

i - in love?: I wonder

j - jealous of people?: oh yea

k - killed someone?: lol no

l - love at first sight or should I walk by again: with fictional charas? hell yes; real people? nah I’ll pass and if u walk by again I’ll pass a second time unless u talk sports anime to me

m - middle name: magdalena ;3c

n - number of siblings: 0

o - one wish: not be so tired all the time

p - person you called last: mom

q - question you’re always asked: hey what’s up? NOTHING IS EVER UP OKAY I AM BORING AF I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING INTERESTING TO TALK ABOUT PLS STOP ASKING

r - reason to smile: vitya nikiforov //heart eyes&smile

s - song you sang last: there’s nothing holding me back - shawn mendes

u - underwear color: gray

v - vacation: home alone with no one interrupting me, bless

x - x-rays: got my jaw done for braces

y - your favourite food: pizza!!!

z- zodiac sign: gemini

tagging: yo okay since my sister in angst has come back to the land of nerd you go get this one @fuckgrimm ;3c

tagged by @matsinko thanks you so much for the tag, I love writer memes <3

Cite the final lines of five of your fics – your favourites, or the most recent ones. Tag five writers who should do this next.

(I’m gonna go with my personal favs bc they usually end up with few notes so pls check them out if ur reading this?)

to keep you warm - victuuri

The sky around the faraway glaciers was greying and soon the sun would peek from behind them to drown the world with light. Standing at his side, Yuuri pressed their shoulders together. His warmth seeped into Victor, slow and careful, mindful of his melting, and Victor in turn pulled the winds closer around them, locking them in a cold whirl of crisp air.

Together, they watched the new day rise.

oh ye of so little faith - miyusawa

He'd never thought this was possible, he'd never believed. But Eijun... He always knew. He always knew that one day, that this day would come.

Still smiling, Kazuya allowed Eijun to lean in and press a kiss to his lips this time. And happiness never tasted sweeter.

One shot - miyusawa

Eijun pulled the trigger.

The gun recoiled, numbing his hand... and his heart.

You could have loved me when you had the chance - oihina

"Goodbye, Tooru."

He picked his bags and walked away, leaving the man he loved behind on the platform. He didn't look back, and there was no need to. Because this time Tooru didn't come after him either.

And as the wide doors slid shut behind him, the train starting to move and slowly gaining speed, he sagged against the wall, the sobs wrecking his body, and Shouyou was sure that he would never come after him again.

Dressed like a daydream - bokuhina

He scooped up Hinata into his arms, held him close, and while they were still both breathless, pressed a thousand kisses to Hinata's face.

The forehead, temple, brow. Nose and eyelids, cheeks and jaw, chin and lips. And then again. Until Hinata's warm laughter, tired but satiated, filled the air and Bokuto's heart.

Hinata was magic, madness, heaven, sin. But to Bokuto, he wasn't just that.

To him, Hinata was everything.

tagging: @aphhun, @shslshortie, @amaanogawa, @iwritevictuuri and @sagechan, have fun if u wanna do it but no pressure~

tagged by @softeviktor thanks, sweets //sends smooches

Rules: tag 20 followers you’d like to get to know better

Name: kat Nickname(s) : kat lol Gender: female Star sign: gemini  Height: 5′7″ish Favourite colour: literally any pastels Favourite animal: dogs <3 Average hours of sleep: 5-6 tho I always try for 8 and fail rip Cat or dog: lmao see above DOGS FOR LIFE Favourite fictional characters: victor nikiforov, kuroo tetsurou, hinata shouyou, miyuki kazuya, sawamura eijun, christophe giacometti Number of blankets I sleep with: 2, sometimes 3 in winter Favourite singer/artist: singer would no doubt be sam tsui, the band is harder but hmmm I guess I’ll say one ok rock Dream trip: japan, anything japan Dream job: writer When was this blog created: somewhere in 2011 I believe?? Current number of followers: huh idek lemme check... almost 6.5k ;3c

skipping the tags on this one, sorry ;u;

Task: answer questions with the initial of your first name and what comes to mind 

Four letter word: kick Something you shout: kurwa (it’s polish for ‘whore’ lol) A boy’s name: kristoff  An occupation: kitchen help Something you wear: knee-highs A colour: khaki A food: kiwi A drink: kinky witch A place: kraków Movie title: kung fu panda Animal: kitten Title of a song: keep holding on - avril lavigne 

(ngl I had to google some of these holy sheet it was hard)

I’ll tag @story-kat and @matsinko and @tetsya for this bc it was super fun!

[sambashua]

questions tag

I was tagged by the cutest sweetheart @shinwrons​ aka my fave penta stan thanks for tagging me mariah:D

What are your five favorite songs from your bias group?

as most peeps well know, my bg is SEVENTEEN TEEN TEEN and ugh i love all their songs so much this is a real struggle but i think Pretty U, Beautiful, NO F.U.N, Healing and Fronting are the ones I listen to most consistently ??? (this was my biggest struggle in my 19 years idk man i like all their songs listen to them all)

What are your five favorite songs (kpop) not from your bias group?

Well this is even more difficult but I’ll list some I’ve been listening to a lot recently bc I am super indecisive: Blackout by VIXX (bc i finally added it to my playlist thanks to cass), CAMO by BoA (dude this song is so good i’ve listened to it so much she is my queen), Running 2 U by NCT127 (ah this song is so lit by i wish it was longer tbh), Happy by WJSN (i go so hard to this song) and You Smile by ASTRO (this might be my favorite astro song ever idk i just love it so so much like i love baby a lot but 10/10 shoulda been their title imo)

(um okay so i can’t just put five bc i’m a ho so imma do another five girl groups and five boy groups and these are the ones i listen to a lot not just recently more like long-time faves idk) (also this is so much ya don’t gotta read this i just get eggcited abt music)

Why So Lonely by The Wonder Girls (this was one of my first favorite gg songs after mamamoo and hyuna and stuff so it holds a v special place in my hort and i used to watch the dance practice on repeat that whole summer lol i miss them now i’m crying), Like a Cat/Heart Attack by AOA (ugh i can’t choose between these songs i listen to both all the time i just love aoa and i hope choa rests well and gets better) (also have you seen the dp where they dance in cat onsies honestly iconic), Rollin’ by Brave Girls (the mv is trash but the dance is lit like how much thigh power do they possess i’ve tried and i can barely do it for one chorus like ?? but support them pls also deepened and yoohoo are jams ugh), Why by Taeyeon (aka the loml) and Free Somebody by Luna (aka the second loml) (oops also coloring book by oh my girl)

All In/Need U by Monsta X (i listen to these alllll the time), Heartbreaker by NCT 127 (AH I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH), Wake Me Up by B.A.P (jam of the century), Chained Up by VIXX (who doesn’t love this song tho) and Sherlock by SHINee (hoo hoo hoo what’s better than shinee’s back badadadadada)

What are your five favorite non-kpop songs?

I’ll just list my favorite song for my five favorite western artists! Falling by Florence & the Machine (but flo is my all time favorite artist ever and i love every single song she has ever released she is a musical genius), My Body Is a Cage by Arcade Fire, 4u by Blackbear, Woman by the 1975 and All You Are Is History by State Champs wait also My Brother Taught Me How to Swim by Passion Pit (ah i love all their songs so much) AH SHOOT also Still by The Japanese House okay that’s all~

Who is your bias and why do you like them?

hmmmm well idk abt you but i just hate jeon wonwoo what a gross nerd who reads a bunch o books and makes dumb puns and laughs unnecessarily hard at the pain of others and is generally very violent w skinship and can’t eat seafood and is wayyyy overconfident and always hides his hands if he’s wearing long sleeves and is generally very shy and introverted and is afraid of dogs and cried at me before you and thinks he’s the best gamer in the world and has the dorkiest,  most adorable smile where his nose crinkles up and wow how gross don’t like him at all idk what to say

What do you usually wear for winter/autumn/spring/summer? What’s your ��style”?

ahhh mariah i totally agree w you~~ my ‘style’ is just generally comfy lol usually i wear leggings and a t-shirt tbh but my job requires me to wear real pants rip so for work i usually wear jeans and an okay shirt ? my staple piece is long sleeve t-shirts tho i wear them all the time even in summer here it gets p hot but if i can i wear log sleeves and pants bc i’m crazy apparently. i like sweaters a lot too and jeans but idk i’m just so lazy when it comes to fashion help me

For your bias group, what was your favorite hair style/era for each member?

um this is illegal ugh okay 

scoops~ either nice era or last summer for kcon ny w his grey/silver hair i mean come onnnnn

hannie~ ummm his is difficult bc he’s def had the most range w his hair... but i’m gonna have to say pretty u era bc ?? i liked it so much but i feel like a lot of people didn’t?? he looks good w any hair tho tbh (also to clarify i do not mean the extensions bc those were low key cursed just his bob okay)

shua~ BISH IF YOU THINK I WOULDN’T SAY NICE ERA PEACH SHUA THEN YOU DON’T KNOW ME AND I DON’T KNOW YOU

jun~ okay i seem super nice era biased?? but surprisingly i really loved his blonde hair i thought the styling was good and the HEADBAND yes but also boom boom era was iconic bye

hosh~ well hosh legit always looks good rip but i think i really loved pretty u (all the hats were so blessed) and boom boom eras! his light hair for mansae and the light blue/silver were also frickin bomb af but i generally prefer dark hair~

wonu~ i think i talked abt this before but i reallyyyyyyyy loved pretty u/shining diamonds concert ugh also ofd1 (shoot i can’t find any pics but it was basically this but softer or award shows 2016 ah plz he always looks good tho and his hair rn is so good too ugh it’s like ofd reminiscent (i had 400 tabs open for this i h8 me self)

jihoon~ wow okay def nice era once again! damn i shoulda just say nice era for everyone and called it a day rip but also come on adore u era was everyone’s fave fight me HA FOUND A POST WHICH COMPARES THE ERAS WOW BLESSED

dokyumie~ my fave for him was for sureeee adore u era! normally i prefer bangs but seokmin is one of a few boys who i actually prefer his hair up ???

gyu~ as expected probably pretty u era! he just looked like such a soft puppy LIKE HE SHOULD!! but damn his black hair is so good too bye

hao~ he is always the cutest lbr but he looked incredibleee w his silver hair for highlight and also pretty u bc i am such a ho for brown hair why

boo~ honey blonde boo is such a blessing but he looked so cute for adore u too how it was styled up a bit AND ALSO MANSAE OR NICE W THE RED BROWN COLOR ICONIC AND ROSE QUARTZ BOO IT WAS TOO SHORT LIVED

bernonnie~ high key anything after mansae era destroys my life but i’ll say pretty u just bc he looked so young and cute ahjgka but i mean nice, boom boom and dwc are illegally good too so (look how softtttt)

chan~ p r e t t y u just bc that’s when my son started to grow up cry also his hair before that era was so endlessly tragic why pledis (boom boom was also v v good tho)

How did you “discover” kpop and how did you discover vixx?

okay i was like why vixx bc i didn’t realize someone else wrote this lol but kpop in general i found through youtubers yes yes and i was like wow dope then i only listened to bts for a couple months and here i am now (you can find a more detailed synopsis in basically any questions tag i’ve done if you haven’t seen it by now lol) BUT WOW VIXX HOW INTERESTING OKAY so i liked chained up and dynamite ya know back in the early days of my kpop career so like early 2016 i think then that spring/summer 2016 i was like okay i like bts and svt but i know there’s more out there *clenches fist* so i set out on the yt channel learnkpopnameswithme (?) and i saw vixx and was like wow cool i know a bit abt them and i watched a couple and i think i saw error and was like hollup this is too damn intense bye so i still listened to their music and stuff but i thought there were unattractive and i hated ken (I AM SO SORRY I LOVE HIM NOW IT’S OKAY) but i think when milky way mv came out i was like wow how good and pure! and then a month or two ago i really started watching more of them and their variety lol. but in conclusion i’ve known their names for forever but i was like not into them much haaaa sorry

What does your phone case look like?

it’s this sparkly grey case that’s half clear and looks like mountains/waves/granite/??? depending on who you ask but everyone asks me if it’s broken smh

Do you normally browse tumblr on your phone or on pc?

usually phone unless i’m already on my computer ?? or if i’m writing a post ? like i’m on my laptop now so

How are you doing? Got any plans for the day/night?

doing greatttttt when i started writing this it was my birthday so i was like yay i have plans but now i kinda don’t lol rip

i’m only gonna tag people i’m close ish with?? bc i can’t come up w any different questions and these are p good! @king-hao @kyungminie @yooncheoly @atshinee @hoshi-ssi @jungnoir @moonhyook @s-lay-ing@everyonesabiaswrecker @taeismyking @honestlay ofc only do this if you want but i’d like to see your guy’s answers

[red-dyed-sarumane]

I ALMOST MISSED THAT ASK THING hhdjjsjfkf i can't just pick a few u should do all the even numbers (or as many as u can)

2. what would you name your future kids?

my what now

4. what are you looking forward to?

honestly mafu’s solo album 

6. is it hard for you to get over someone?

depends. but i guess usually yeah

8. have you ever cried because you were so annoyed?

many m,any mnay many times

10. are you good at hiding your feelings?

APPARENTLY everyone says i look mad a lot when really im thinking of something dumb & really i only talk about things i see as positive if i talk

12. what is something you want right now?

if it can be something to do then i hella wanna go to the mono palette live later but if u mean like something physical then idk im indecisive 

14. when was the last time someone of the opposite sex hugged you?

prob on the 6th when my grandfather went back to his place

16. have you ever wanted to tell someone something but didn’t?

buddy thats the title of my autobiography

18. do you miss how things were a year ago?

to an extent. sketch was still active & i still had freetime & open weekends

22. description of crush.

relatively calm quiet person usually but they get super excited about their interests!!! tbh i really like it when they have something they want to yell about for hours that kind of excitement is refreshing and they always try their best they’re always careful with their words and try to say things fitting to the situation & are great with support. they’re a big meme and come up with great jokes and quotes i have a bunch of screenshots of conversations. will call me mr krabs when i type me instead of my & its super funny. loves dogs i wish i could take them to pet all the dogs in the world. overall a genuinely good person & a few words from them is all it takes to completely change my mood for the better lmao. they’re amazing

24. height

5′4″? 5′5″?

26. idol(s)

(im sorry) Mafumafu, Sou, Yukimi, Isubokuro, Silvana, Risru, Soraru are my mains

28. i’ll love you if….

u leave excited or kind tags on my stuff (rlly just,, dont make fun of me to be mean,,, if its a joke that fine)

30. favorite tv show(s)

??? i watch tv like once a year so im just gonna say like Friends or something to put something here

32. are your friends mainly girls or guys?

mainly girls

34. most embarrassing moment

okay so i rarely get embarrassed anymore since i just make fun of myself but in first grade i thought this logan kid was cool and this britney kid was a bitch so i wrote Logan rules and Britney Sucks on a paper and they found it and so did the teacher and the teacher made me apologize (britney is still a bitch btw she came in to order ice cream the other day & didnt recognize me thank fuck)

36. 3 dreams you want to fulfill?

1. meeting sketch would be great also other internet friends2. i wanna get to be fucking fluent in japanese its been almost 7 years gdi im try in g3. I WANNA GIT GUD AT ART PLS

38. favorite comedians

John Mulaney.

40. favorite memory

THE PIGEON STORY PROBABLY BUT IVE TOLD THAT ALREADY SO last week. this one coworker likes to say things like “way to be” and “you got this” to people so when he was making a peanut butter shake & i didnt have anything to do i said “do your best i believe in you” and he said “thats,, thats really  too patronizing. if  you said them seperately it would be fine but when you say them together like that you sound like some soccer mom taking your wimpy little 5 year old to play football or something with the 9 years olds and you say ‘you got this sweetie i believe in you do your best!!’ and he gets fucking plowed over by the bigger kids” honestly that was the best thing that night its like an inside joke at the dairy bar now

42. favorite books

i like!!! the legend trilogy!!! Miss Peregrine’s home for peculiar children series!!!! i liked All Our Yesterdays when i read it too a few years ago AND OF COURSE the shuuen novels cant forget our dead kids

44. age you get mistaken for

15/16

46. what my last text message says

“i wanna go up to my 14 year old self and say ‘just so you know. in about 3 years ur gonna think a chair, a very specific chair, is attractive’ and just watch her be like ‘what the FUCK i would NEVER be attracted to a chair!!! what the FUCK is wrong with you!?!”

48. turn offs

yeah

50. favorite picture of your idol

i hate reposting but i dont feel like finding the link & i was gonna say the one with cat whiskers from after his solo lives but its definitely this one which is SoraMafuUraSaka if i remember right

52, something im talented at

staying quiet, losing things ( i once lost an entire huge ass oops eraser like those for Big Mistakes but it was green and said oops and i lost it in school how do u lose a f uc ki–)

54. something thats worrying me at the moment

f u t u r e

56. favorite food(s)

i dont really like food tbh but raspberries are up there

58. description of my best friend

sometimes loud and easily emotional but overall fun to hang out with and come up with some great jokes some great ones being the solo yolo rap and “they just keep sagging!!!!”. go along with it when its 4am and im yelling like “MONO PALETTE JUST TRIED SECRET ANSWER EVERYINE IS SCREAMINF AND AGAIN IS TRYING TO RAP” & they’re like DAMN I WISH I COULDA HEARD at 3 pm (there are 2)

60. Adri U Shit U Said Even Numbers & Didnt Give Me Anything For 60