#ps- if you do another one of these perhaps base it on characters musical themes?

[uooj601]

Pizza largely blames himself for getting frozen, also Jaania... just abit he dose not regret heeding the words of a friend to rescue her, he dose however feel very very silly for not trying to find out Who Jaania actually was, instead thay all brought her into a war and promptly left her to brood all day, On occasion Pizza dares ponder if anything would be different if he'd shared one lunch with her... could'v been interesting at least,

At the start of book1 Pizza was allot more straight forward and thought about conflict on a very personal scale, sure he fought for others and was aided in tern but at the end of the day it was always His war, his to Fight and Win His way this attitude shifted through book1 but never completely left, During book2 he felt Irritatingly mortal and the occasional sense of dejavu became a near constant sensation, When Pizza was put on ice in his core was cemented this sense of mortality... so since thawing he makes a conscious decision to be far more weary of words, to avoid being tricked but also for its own sake, To listen to peoples silly things, the things he would normally care little for, intent to make the most of every moment spent with those around him, Sometimes even permitting something genuine to slip through his normal deluge of swagger and sarcasm, And in some ways thawing has been reassuring, if the sky didnt fall on everyone without him then perhaps theres hope for them yet and maybe he neednt bare its weight alone. still a tad peeved about getting fridged though... and never turning his back on a brooding teenager again! the Pizza has been iced once and no one wants double defrosted pizza, that sounds gross,

When Pizza was on ice a few people had a crack at it, A crew of Gnomes led by Airheart that he'd helped find Resettlement and employment considered a few ideas, Heat ray! (discarded for fear it would just cook him inside the ice) Repurposed chickencow rotisserie! (couldnt get a bonfire permit from Sir Curity) Heat blanket? (local animal kept stealing them, and no one volunteered to wrestle the lizard to get them back) The gnomes stopped after the Rose instituted a minimum height requirement for poking the ice cube,

Alz ein stopped by a couple times she considers Pizza a rather odd shrub but fun to be around, even if he had kept mispronouncing "Atealan" as "Atelean" she moved the popsicle a couple times to give Pizza a change of scenery (Oaklore Keep had a good scare when the ice cube vanished for a week without notice)

Tomix couldnt find the ice cube,

Aegis feared that to much magical habidashery might cause unforeseen problems dew to Pizzas lack of wizardry aptitude, so opted for a slow defrost and spent his efforts ensuring that both body and mind remained intact in the meantime an unseen warden of the frozen goods,

Captain Rhubarb visited once, poured some root bear on the ice and went home, like a hero

While in frozen slumber Pizza dreamed of conversations with friends that never happened, of dieing alone, victory and duties left unfulfilled undercut with the laughter of a damned titan normal stuff like that...

Pizza also uses the time on ice as an excuse to feign madness on a semi regular basis, and for weeks after thawing pretended every person he met was the 1st person he'd seen since thawing, "What year is it! when did everyone start hating flowers? and why are the Coins different!?" he claims such behavior to be a tactical decision to gather information and lull potential adversaries into a false sense of security... also he thinks its funny... mostly the latter...

Hero appreciation question again because I'm obsessed with these actually! How did your df Hero change after their time in the ice? Has it impacted their ability to trust others, their level of patience or impulsivity, their confidence and self-esteem? Were they conscious at any point in the ice, and if so, what did they think about? Did anyone besides their dragon try to get them out? How did their relationships change as a result of everything that happened?

[anotherbeingsworld]

‘And then.. i met you’

Pairing: Bryce Lahela x F!MC (Casey Valentine) 

Word count: 1720

Rating/Warning: G/None

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Pixelberry. I do not own anything.

A/N: Hii! This is a fic for the challenge that @starfurys made!! Thank you for creating the challenge, it was pretty fun (i hope i am not too late) !!  This is a pretty tough one, but I did my best and I really hope you liked it! It is not the best, but I have tried! And, the title ... is somehow still questionable. In all seriousness, I hope you all enjoy it!! If there is grammar mistakes, I apologize in advance as English is not my first language! ENJOY. 

Prompt: Dancing in the moonlight by TopLoader. 

Tags: @bitchloveskcbaseball ; @maria-soederberg ; @storyofmychoices ; @choicessa ; @mrsbhandari ; @annekebbphotography ; @princess-geek ; @n-whas 

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is an exciting night for Casey, as her brother; Dan is finally tying the knot with his childhood sweetheart, Marie. The wedding is beach themed as it was held somewhere near her parent's beach house that was rented for the event. The wedding is starting in less than 20 minutes, as all of the bridesmaid and groomsmen are getting in position. Casey is standing with Marie, as she was picked to be one of her bridesmaid for the wedding. It is an honor for her, as she always looked at Marie as the big sister she never had.

The time has arrived, as the ceremony has begun. The orchestra had played a rendition of a remix from the couple's favorite tracks. Casey felt herself getting anxious as she makes her way to the altar, with a huge amount of fear that she will fall on her face, with an eternity of embarrassment for her. After the dreadful walk, she managed to maintain her position without failing. The ceremony was perfect as she felt teared up from their vows. Casey  suddenly lost in thought, as she suddenly feels uncertain about her own future. Every year, she is closer to death and she figures that turning 25 would stamp her with a soulmate, but nothing happened. Seeing her brother get married makes her feel a pang of sadness in her as she fears that her luck in love is fading. The cheers from the crowd pulled her out of her trance, as they finally said their 'I do's' which makes her smile widely at the scene.

After the ceremony ended, the reception had begun as Casey was seated among the bridesmaid. The first dance between Dan and Marie is different than all the ones she saw online, it was led by a high school musical soundtrack that ended with 'Billie Jean' making the crowd laugh throughout the whole commotion. They were happy as they gaze into one another's eyes before the song ended. Casey grabs a glass of wine, as an announcement was made.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the bride and groom have a surprise for all our singles out there! There will be an envelope awaits you, with your mystery dance partner. Time to partner up and mingle, maybe; someday you will thank me. Now, let's dance the night away people!" The DJ said before he plays the first song.

As the dance floor was filled with people, Casey lets out a sigh as she is known as a part of the singles, until she saw the envelope placed on top of her plate. She took the letter and opened it carefully, as her anxiety rise. She silently pleads that her dance partner is not going to be a creep, or maybe someone who is old in general. After what felt like an eternity, she manages to open the letter, the name was revealed to be.

Bryce Lahela

She nods at the name, as she tries to make a few guesses on his origins based on his name. She stared at the paper, and she saw a fine print below the name.

PS- He is a great guy, promise! And, he is not a creep. Double promise, enjoy! ;) – Dan and Marie.

Her eyes went wide as the man was set up by both his brother and Marie. She takes a deep breath and stands from the table eyeing the dance floor which is filled with random people dancing with their anonymous partners. Casey eyes the environment around her, trying to spot her partner among the huge amount of guests… After 5 minutes of searching, she has given up finding the man. She was about to get back sulking at the buffet when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around and saw a man in a lavender tuxedo is looking at her with a smile.

'Casey Valentine?'

I nod and asked.

'Bryce Lahela?'

He nods as Casey felt herself let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding.

'May I have this dance?' He holds out his hand to her, as she took it. As she makes her way to the dance floor, she caught sight of Dan and Marie giving her a thumbs up causing her to blush. The song was playing, as the words around it projected the next events perfectly.

They both danced quietly as Casey felt a pang of nervousness inside of her. Bryce clears his throat in an attempt to start a conversation. The moon is shining bright above them, as it was something out of a movie. We get it almost every night when that moon is big and bright

'Penny for your thoughts?' Bryce asked as an attempt to start a conversation.

'I always get nervous around people, and I am terrified that I will trip or embarrassed myself in front of a beautiful man like you…' Casey felt herself redden at the fact she just let her thoughts out in public.

Bryce founds himself laughing at her,

'Don't be embarrassed, I get that a lot.' Bryce stated as he felt her being a bit more comfortable in his arms.

'Oh yeah, prove it!' She replied with full enthusiasm and curiosity behind his story. Both of them ended up trading stories with one another, as they seemed to enjoy one's company as they started to move in circles around the dance floor. It's a supernatural delight, everybody's dancing in the moonlight.

The whole room around them lets out a cheer as Uptown Funk was played in the background bringing people in their zone as they boogie the night away. Casey's eyes went wide as her favorite dance bop was playing, it was an overrated tune but she couldn't care less. She starts dancing crazily, as Bryce held her in his arms. She felt tense from the sudden contact, he immediately said, 'don't worry, I won't bite' making her felt a shiver down her spine. As she felt herself dive into the music, her green eyes met his brown ones. They gazed into one another, feeling the beat as the whole world around them disappear. Everybody here is out of sight, They don't bark and they don't bite.

'Cmon Bryce, show me your go-to move! You need to let loose tonight, it is a party!' Casey yelled across the music as she felt himself stiffen during the middle of the song.

'You know what, let's do this.' Bryce said as he took off his tie and starts to move in the beat as Casey laughs at his antics such as an attempt on doing the single ladies dance. They keep things loose they keep it tight, everybody's dancing in the moonlight.

As the song ends, Casey felt herself smile widely at the events that happened. She felt herself feeling happy for once, and she felt happy on the dance floor with a man who was once a stranger, that somehow had turned into a friend. Perhaps, someday more.

"I guess our dance had come to an end, unfortunately.' Bryce said with a hint of sadness in his voice.

"I wish we can continue it," Casey replies with an obvious amount of sadness which caused a small smile to appear as an idea strikes him.

"Well, I have an idea. If you want, we could go for a walk because I really don’t want this night to end." Bryce suggests as Casey felt herself blush at his words.

"The night seems beautiful to be wasted, I will see you at the shore," Casey said as Bryce placed a small kiss on her knuckles.

"I will see you soon," Bryce said as he disappears to the crowd making his way to Dan. Her eyes never leaving him.

'Looks like someone is in love...' a voice rang into her ears as she turns her head meeting Marie's who is smiling widely at her.

"I guess, I feel something. But, I wouldn't call it love." yet. She said as she hugs Marie and thanking them for everything as the cake cutting ceremony is about to start.

After the reception is over, Casey makes her way to the shore where she is meeting Bryce. The beach is peaceful as the night grows. Only the sound of waves could be heard from afar. She took a seat on the sand as she waits for him. Her memories from the last few hours had flooded back in her mind, the way they danced with full comfort and the way he makes her laugh, makes her feel butterflies in her stomach. She didn't notice a presence beside her, as Bryce took a seat on the sand as well. Both of them are staring at the empty beach.

'Hi,'

'Hey.'

'How was your night stranger?'

Casey lets out a smile.

'I think I had the most amazing night, and it's not even my own wedding.'

'Care I ask the reason for your satisfaction?' Bryce said as he mimics a robot voice which made them both burst in laughter.

"It is maybe because someone has promised me a dance during this fine evening?' Casey said as she dusts off the sand and takes her hand out towards Bryce.

"In fact I did, care to be my dance partner once again Miss Valentine?" Bryce extends his arms as she took it with a smile.

'Yes, you may Mr. Lahela." She replies as they started to dance in circles with a song that they knew all too well. The night fades away around them, as they were the only ones left on earth. The light from the moon becomes their spotlight, whilst being in one another's arms. They both felt happy and somehow it feels like home, where it is warm and bright where it is just right. Dancing in the moonlight, everybody's feeling warm and bright.

'Did I mention, how beautiful you looked tonight?' Bryce said as his eyes fall on to her. The look of adoration and love was present in his eyes. 

'Oh yeah, I thought you were the beautiful one here.' Casey raised an eyebrow at his comment which made him chuckle in amusement.

'We both can be beautiful, can we?'

'Yes, we can.' Casey replies as she beamed at him, feeling pretty bright about the future.

It's such a fine and natural sight, everybody's dancing in the moonlight.

THE END

A/N #2: Hii! I hope you all enjoy it and Ro, I hope you liked it!!! Thank you once again for this challenge, its really fun to participate!! And, i hope all of you liked it aswell!! Dont forget to like, reblog and leave a comment! It would really mean a lot! Thank you again for reading it!! Have an awesome day!! 🥰💖

[furederiko]

"Shin Sakura Taisen Rekidai Kayoushuu" Review (Part 2)

SEGA boldly (or is it a risky move?) introduces new Kagekidans that represent new cities with this game. Not one or two, but just THREE for now, with a fourth one debuting later in the Spring TV series. Track 4 to 6 of the album are specifically slotted for these new heroines...

Contrary to reports in various sites that had reported them as such, in my opinion, these are definitely NOT character image songs. Kouhei Tanaka-sensei has openly referenced them as "[City Name] GEKITEI". So these sit in line with Paris Kagekidan's "Mihata no Moto ni" and New York Kagekidan's "Chijou no Senshi". Whatever happens to those teams, by the way? Hmmm...

One might argue that unlike "Shin GEKITEI", only one member sings these songs. But they seem to forget one thing: Sakura Shinguuji sang solo on the first vanilla version of that song. I don't know what the future holds, but there's a possibility that in the sequel(s), we might get another take of these songs that incorporate other members of their teams. For two of them, at least. We'll just have to wait and see. For now, let's embark on a globetrotting journey!

Niji no Kanata (Other Side of the Rainbow) by. Huang Yui (Sumire Uesaka)

As soon as I heard the full version, I wasn't completely sure how I felt about it. Surprisingly, I think I enjoyed the short MV version better. When SEGA started releasing one MV after another, starting from Berlin to this one, "Shanghai GEKITEI" totally stole my attention. I proudly declared it as my favorite of the three. Perhaps because the verses felt more concise (with less instrumental parts) that made it sound more... kickass? Even though it had a somewhat odd lyric, which you will understand why. This full-length version somehow exuded a different vibe. The verses were longer, which was the bit that I'm not too fond of. On the other hand, the lyrics flowed better and made more sense. And then there's an issue with Yui's voice. She had a playful and childlike tone in "Aratanaru". Assuming that's her who got the shortest line in the interlude, of course. I prefer the more gallant take that she used here, but the inconsistency threw me off. Suffice to say, I had to hear it a few times to finally get the hang of it. But goodness gracious, the Chinese vibe, which was even stronger (that should be obvious, I know! Ahaha), never failed to win me over. Just like the verses, the instrumental portions were also longer, thus giving it a slower and elegant pace. That serenading sound of Erhu just hit my soft spot every single time, likely resonating with some part of my genes. Combined that with a blast of modern instruments, and it blew me away. I sure want to see a live orchestra perform this with a Chinese theatre dance to accompany it! Its lyrics, courtesy of Ouji Hiroi, carried a similar message of Teito, Paris, and New York themes. Protect the city, its people, and seize the dream. Why does the title use 'Rainbow', though? Especially considering 7, while being a good number for a relationship, is considered as unlucky in Mandarin (ghost month). The key is in the kanji for 'Rainbow', because it is also known as 'Hong' or 'Jiang', the name of a two-headed dragon in Chinese mythology. And what does the symbol of Shanghai Kagekidan look like? Yep, a DRAGON! So while in Japanese it literally translates as "Other Side of the Rainbow", the context also points to it being "Other Side of the Dragon". Even though it might take me a while to get used to this, and it's no longer my number one, it's an amazing piece nonetheless. I'm old, so I'm not familiar with Sumire Uesaka's pop songs. But so far, I haven't heard her sang a song like this. As Kouhei-sensei had stated, these new "GEKITEI" were composed to challenge the VAs vocal prowess. That seems to be the case here, to which Uesaka did a great job! PS: Wikipedia told me that Uesaka is a fan of Russia. I wonder how she would feel if she was cast as a leader of the Moscow Kagekidan instead?

Entaku no Kishi (Knights of the Round Table) by. Lancelot (Manami Numakura)

Just like the previous song, I had a completely opposite reaction to this as well. It honestly took a while for me to like or even understand the London Kagekidan theme when its official MV first came out. This full anthem also sounds different but in a far more positive light! How so? The second Westminster Bells kicked off, my mouth grinned so wide. Then the music slowly developed into that familiar tone, but continued to build up even more with meticulous touches and flares of fanfare, horns, trumpets, and an electrifying mix of the electric guitar. And suddenly I was transported into the medieval era, with images of brave knights flashing on my mind, en route for a battle to protect the land. Daaaang... Kouhei-sensei totally knows how to make something sound so graceful, yet gallant and rich, huh?! A sensation that young'uns nowadays would easily call 'EPIC'. My lingering issue with this song remains as-is: Manami Numakura's voice. Don't get me wrong, she is a wonderful VA with a unique vocal tone (Kohaku in "Dr. STONE", right?). I'm just not a fan of her singing voice, never was since her Idolmaster days. Even when it's my least favorite part of the song, that tomboy-ish charm blends perfectly with the song and gives it a distinct sound. The end result is something that continues to delight me and puts a smile on my face. Oh, what about the title, you ask? I think it's obvious enough. London Kagekidan is clearly based on the tales of King Arthur. Arthur is (likely, the code-name of) its blond-haired, high priest-dressed Captain, while our female lead here is the loyal Lancelot. It intrigued me when the lyrics, by Shouko Fujibayashi, mentioned 12 knights just like its lore. Does the team really have that many members? Assuming it will feature in the sequel, that would be fun to see. Then again, Idolmaster started out with 10(+1) idols, so I'm sure Lancelot would fit along just fine! Hahahaha... PS: Do you think that echoing bell at the intro and interlude sound convincing? Well, Kouhei-sensei said they actually recorded it at the actual location! Another good reason to appreciate this song.

Kurogane no Hoshi (Iron Star) by. Elise (Nana Mizuki)

*standing ovation* This. This IS a SCARY song! And by scary, I mean what a challenge it IS to pull off. Imagine trying to do at least an okay job at this in a karaoke booth? Godspeed. Nuh-uh, I don't think this song will work without Nana Mizuki's powerful vocals. Not just because I'm a fan of her, or have always wanted her to be part of this franchise. But I love Elise because she adds that much-needed heavier tone to the cast. Her brief but scene-stealing lines in "Aratanaru" proved that notion. You could easily recognize her voice amidst the chorus. If you think the short MV version (the actual first 1:20 minutes) that you see above already sounds amazing, just wait till you hear the middle part of this song. It slowed down, with various strings gently swayed you to enter another realm. Then it went FULL OPERA, with a piercing vocal work that would send nothing but genuine shivers to your soul! Goosebumps. All the time. The music had clear influences of Wagner's compositions, and those who are at least aware of classical music (or have seen "ClassicaLoid Season 2" Hahaha) would probably notice that almost immediately. Song of Valkyrie, anyone? Because of that, Kouhei-sensei personally did the arrangement for this number, seeing that it required a full-blown orchestra ensemble. Sensei showed the first part of the music sheets during one of the Teigeki Report, and I had a feeling it must've blown away everyone who saw it. I mean, Seijuurou Kamiyama's VA Youhei Azakami was literally jaw-dropped. He also revealed that Nana went above and beyond on that last high note, hitting it longer than she was supposed to, in time for the grand orchestra finish. Seriously, goosebumps. It is certainly one of the highlights of the album, and you DEFINITELY need to listen to this. Also, this is the only Kagekidan theme that I'm not sure can work as a group song. It IS still a Berlin Kagekidan song, proclaiming the might and power of the team that started it all. But can it be performed by a team of Hoshigumi? Dealing with that complicated lyrics by Shouko Fujibayashi ("...Schwarzer Stern, kurogane no hoshi..."), and fast-paced tempo will undoubtedly leave them breathless. Now I'm patiently counting the days to see Nana perform this in a live concert! Mindblown... PS: By the way, original Hanagumi's "Dream/Yume no 1 Pound" and Kanadegumi's "Enbukyoku, Kimi ni" came to mind when I tried to analyze this song. Presumably due to that middle part, which is true to Kouhei-sensei's style. You'll be hearing that magic touch of him again in some of the next tracks.

Next: the curtain rises for the Shin Hanagumi ladies!

Video is available on SEGA Official Youtube Channel. "Shin Sakura Taisen" is produced by SEGA, and RED Entertainment. Credits and copyrights belong to their respective owners.