#shizuku secret mind

[illubean]

HIHIHI!!! I've been following you for a while and i recently saw your toph! reader HC and I've been wondering if I could request for a katara! reader who's really good at waterbending and specialises on healing and blood bending? Could the characters be Gon, Killua, Illumi and the phantom troupe? Hope you eat well and stay healthy!!!

HXH W/ a Katara!Reader

Characters: Gon Freecs, Killua Zoldyck, Illumi Zoldyck, The Phantom Troupe Type: Headcanons, Fem!reader, Platonic

tried making this gn but then I ended up using fem labels a lot >.< also when I see "the phantom troupe" in headcannon requests im just going to write them collectively unless otherwise specified

Warnings: None

Gon Freecs

your older sister/eldest daughter syndrome is very evident around him

he probably doesn't pick up on it but everyone else sees how fiercely protective you are over him

you have a soft spot for children and Gon is literally the sweetest ever so you can't help but want to keep him safe

before the hunter exams, the only role models Gon has ever had in his live have been maternal figures (Mito and his grandma)

you end up becoming another one

which may also be part of the reason he is so respectful and kind

he's ok with your motherly nature mainly because he's very used to it and he can understand where you're coming from

he cares for you as if you guys were blood related

when he went cray in chimera ant arc you were the first person Killua and Leorio thought to call

yk because of your healing ability

you healed him the best you could before Alluka showed up

and scolded him immediately after he recovered

Killua Zoldyck

he likes someone with Toph's rebellious personality but you?

you're a total wet blanket...

your such a stickler, always trying to stop him when he's feeling mischievous

you remind him of how things were back at his estate...

you are not his mother stop acting like it

but whenever you protect him from getting seriously hurt or heal him he's reminded you have good intentions

he knows you're not trying to be manipulative and controlling but god pls loosen up

despite how distant he might present himself he can't help but grow a little emotionally attached to you

he's never had a healthy relationship with his mom...

you are the only normal motherly figure in his life

he acts like he can't stand how you fuss over him but in reality he cares for you deeply and kind of likes that you feel the need to be protective over him

Illumi Zoldyck

unlike his brother, he likes you a lot more than if you were to have Toph's personality

because you remind him of his mother

he doesn't mind your protective nature as long as you don't get in the way

your 'blood bending' technique is of great interest to him..

you are able to use it on normal days and don't have to wait for a full moon because this is my fanfic and I said so

it just happens to be at it's strongest on full moons

he probs starts keeping track of the moon cycles just to take you on missions and see you in action

with the blood bending technique you could literally stop any enemy

a very OP ability indeed....

which is why he keeps you around

you're strong and have a pretty normal personality so there's really no reason for him to dislike you

The Phantom Troupe

it's pretty 50/50 with them

and by that I mean some of them don't mind your motherly personality while others think it's annoying...

mainly Phinks and Feitan; they feel you're too bossy

but the entire troupe can agree that your nen is impressive

1) they have a healer now and 2) your blood-bending is some sort of secret weapon

you get along well with Nobunaga, bonding over your shared soft spot for children

Chrollo probs personally recruited you for your abilities seeing as he couldn't really steal them..

Machi likes having you around because now she has to stitch people up less often

when Kalluto joins, he becomes the one you're most protective over

the younger members see you as an older sibling figure

aka Shizuku(18) Kalluto(12) and Kortopi(he has no canon age as far as I know but I like to imagine he is a child rather than a small adult...)

[the-overanalyst]

with my post-ena5 understanding of mizuki's character, i've tried reexamining her key moments through that lens. that's what led me to the questions i'll try to answer here: what was mizuki feeling during the rooftop scene (the original one) and did ena's declaration there actually do her more harm than good?

the reason the rooftop scene is so important is because it changes mizuki's motivation. she infamously says "i lied to her," but it doesn't end up being a lie. all the way through this event, her goal was still to keep her secret under wraps. but from this point forward, her goal is to find the courage to share her secret.

it's comparable to how ena's motivation switches from seeking validation to seeking self improvement thanks to kanade's kind gesture in insatiable pale color. in that case, it's clearly a good thing: one need was met so she could focus on another further up maslow's hierarchy. mizuki's situation, unfortunately, is more complicated.

to explain why, we need to address mizuki's defining internal conflict. her desire for meaningful lasting connection is at war with her self-loathing and guilt. so when ena says she'll wait forever, part of mizuki is elated. as she almost admitted out loud, she wants to keep seeing the cherry blossoms together with n25.

at the end of secret distance, having accepted that n25 is important to her, mizuki was faced with a choice. she could either have genuine friendship, or she could keep her secret. once we get to footprints, it's clear she's chosen the latter. that's why her first shock in the scene comes when ena calls her a "friend." whether or not she thinks she deserves it, and despite her best attempts to sabotage its formation, the friendship exists. and the others are trying to make it last.

but mizuki pushes back. she insists ena can't really mean forever, she warns her it could be a really long time. implicitly, she's trying to tell her "i'm not worth it." this is the ugly side of the rooftop scene. because now that ena has made her dedication so clear, there's no way for mizuki to escape her guilt.

so what's the point? aside from making us all cry, what did this scene accomplish?

well, i've hinted at it already, but this the scene that makes mizuki realize, "i want to tell her. i have to tell her." sure, for a moment, it crosses her mind that ena would stay her friend forever if she simply didn't tell her, but even the thought makes her feel like an awful person. continuing on like that was never really an option. even if she doesn't know it by the end of the scene, she now has the motivation and will someday have the courage to move forward.

before this, she saw ena more the way mafuyu sees shizuku or others from school: she'll never really know me because i don't let the mask slip in front of her. afterwards, she sees her the way mafuyu sees kanade: she's trying for me, so i have to try too.

of course, she's still delaying and deflecting out of a desire to keep things the same, but one way or another, the "distance" arc is over. it's a gradual process from here, but as we see in world link and in mafu5, she really is trying.

in the grand scheme of things, i have to argue that ena's declaration had a net positive effect. mizuki's chronic nemesis is stagnation. painful or not, the rooftop scene forces her to make an effort to change. without it, she never would have found the genuine, trusting connections and unconditional love she now knows she has.

[spiderlilydreams]

I just wrote this today. I was inspired because a comment asked for more real-life AU's for Feitan x Reader, I'm pretty sure. Both of my recent fics are definitely more American based for the setting. It was interesting trying to write real-life AU's, but it's really fun. Also, this fic definitely needs more parts, I think. I don't own the fanart. Also, I try my best to write characters' personalities accurately, but of course, setting can change personalities a bit. ^^

Warning: Mentions of sex, sexual themes, mentions of alcohol, Feitans friends kind of bully him T_T lol, mostly fluff story though ❤️ Minors do not interact!

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Meeting Feitan At The Mall - Date

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You were going to the mall with your friends. Young adult women, exploring the near abandoned mall, wondering how to spend their money; it was going to be a peaceful, normal day. So you thought.

You wore your favorite outfit and were looking nice. You entered Victoria's Secret with your friends Machi, Shizuku and Pakunada. You had issues deciding what to get, trying on a variety of lingerie. As you left the store, in the corner of your eye you could see some guys around your age hanging out. There was a taller one with tattoos, piercings and slicked back hair. There was a blonde taller one in a tracksuit with a grumpy expression. There was another tall blonde, but with a somewhat innocent look about him, drinking Boba, and then there was a much shorter guy, with black hair and a black face mask. He had piercings, and a unique presence that drew you in. Even with his height, he exuded a kind of confidence that pulled you in, making you stare. As you left the store, you saw him look your way for a couple seconds, eyebrows raised slightly. You looked away blushing, knowing you'd probably never see him again. He'd just be the hot emo guy you saw at the mall... And so you thought.

Next your friends and you entered Spencer's. You all explored the shirts, merch, and random decorative items. In the back where the sexual toys were, you saw the hot emo guy from earlier, with the same three friends. They were laughing, pointing at the toys, being obnoxious.

"Feitan, you might need to buy this strap on. I don't know how you please a woman with your small-" The innocent, now mischievous looking blonde teased, causing Feitan to glare at him.

"How would you know?" Feitan snarled, crossing his arms over his chest. You felt bad for staring, but it was hard not to. You wondered what... size... He could be due to his height, knowing it doesn't have much to do with dick size. His friends were being dicks to him.

"Your height, there's no way bro." The blonde laughed, the others snickering with him as they teased Feitan.

"I'll prove it. A girls been staring at me all day." Feitan said determined, looking over to where you were looking at him. You blushed, turning away, trying to act like you weren't just staring at him.

"Nah, no way you'd pull her. How'd you prove it anyways? I don't want to see your dick." The blonde said with a judgemental look on his face.

"From the sound of it, you really wanted to see my dick. I'll pull her easily." Feitan laughed, walking towards you. Your heart raced as you felt his presence behind you, his body heat radiating off him.

"Hey, sorry about them. Do you want to go on a date with me?" Feitan asked from behind you. You turned around with a blush, looking into his eyes which were more relaxed. You knew you had to get back to your friends, but also knew they wouldn't mind you going on a date with a hot emo guy, as long as you'd be safe.

"S-Sure." You stuttered shyly, making Feitan smile from under his mask. He grabbed your hand, making you gasp, pulling you out of the store with urgency. Before doing so, for a split second he flipped off his friends, yelling "see?" When you left the store, he continued to drag you along, to what seemed to be the food court. His slender hand was surprisingly warm, and your skin tingled where he was touching you.

"Get whatever you want. On me." Feitan said. You tried refusing, but Feitan insisted. You grabbed some of your favorite food, and sat with him near the window. You texted your friends quickly about what happened, beginning to eat as Feitan just looked at you, making you nervous. He seemed the quiet type, unlike his friends. "You're cute." He suddenly said, making your heart skip a beat and blush.

"Thank you.. I caught that your name is Feitan, right? I like it." You responded, still eating your food.

"Yeah.. What's your name?" Feitan asked, eyes staring at you intensely.

"Uhm, it's y/n. Are you in college?" You asked, trying to get a conversation going.

"A few classes, I mostly work.." Feitan continued the conversation, never leaving his eyes from you. "How about you?"

You explain your situation, Feitan nodding. "Do you live with friends?" You asked, finishing your food.

"Yeah, with those assholes. You can come over, if you want..." Feitan says, making your eyes grow wide. A house full of guys sounded a bit scary, and you thought about what would be the best idea. You couldn't help but blush and feel a warm desire at the idea of being in Feitans room, possibly doing things with him.

"Will it be just us? I'd have to tell my friends..." You asked, biting your lip.

"Just us. Those assholes will be out for a while. I also drove here alone." Feitan responded, getting out his car keys and eyeing you as if to ask if you'd want to join him. Your heart raced as you quickly texted your friends, nodding at Feitan. He grabbed your hand again, walking with you to his car. It was a nice black car, the kind of car that was a bit intimidating. Like the kind of car where you'd avoid guys like the driver of it. And here you were, sliding into the passenger seat, Feitan looking way too attractive, one hand on the wheel, the other on your thigh. You noticed his black fingernails pretty early on. He was giving signs of being a fuck boy, but you let yourself let go of worries, as you were enjoying yourself the most you have in a while. Feitans hand rubbed your thigh gently, every so often roughly squeezing it, as he drove.

When you arrived, you got a good look at the large house, a couple of other cars in the driveway. The inside was cleaner then you thought, considering it was all males living there. You wondered if they had women over a lot, or if any of them had girlfriends. You hoped to yourself that Feitan wasn't too much of a fuck boy, but felt that it was too likely to be true. Feitan took off his mask for the first time of the day, your eyes going wide seeing his attractive, sharp features. He smirked, catching you staring at him.

"Can I get you something?" Feitan asked, opening the fridge. There was an ungodly amount of alcohol inside, making you panic a bit, because you realized how much they must all party here.

"W-Water..." You answered nervously. Feitan threw you a water bottle, motioning you towards what you guessed would be his room. There were four rooms. His room was decently sized, posters from bands all over the walls, some figures from horror movies and games sitting on shelves. You noticed he had books that didn't seem to be textbooks, shocking you a bit. He seemed to have a queen sized mattress, it soft as you sat on it. He had a PC setup with a desk and chair in front of his bed. He turned it on, throwing off his sweatshirt on the chair, making you feel hot in the core of your stomach. His undershirt lifted for half a second when he took the sweatshirt off, but you got to see his well sculpted abs. His build was lean, but toned, and you blushed a deep red.

"Movie? You like horror?" Feitan asked, looking back at your blushing face. His eyebrow perked up, but he was smirking. You nodded your head quickly, and soon Feitan had a movie on his PC, joining you on his bed. He sat a little distanced from you at first, but then he turned around to face you as the movie was going. "You can come here if you want." Feitan said, opening up his arms. His back was against the upright pillows. You inched your way towards him, resting your head on his chest. Even his chest felt toned, and he was warm. You could hear his steady, strong heartbeat. You watched the movie, Feitan beginning to run his fingers through your hair, it comforting you. Surprisingly, you fell asleep, the movie still playing.

When you woke up, you were under Feitans blankets, and it was dark in the room. You could hear laughing and talking in what you guessed to be the living room outside. It seemed his friends were back. You wondered how long you were asleep, and cursed at yourself for falling asleep on your first date with him. You grabbed your phone, texting your friends again about what was happening.

"There's no way all you guys did was watch a movie, man." One of the guys who wasn't Feitan said disappointingly.

"We did. She fell asleep." Feitan responded, sounding annoyed. Your ears could make out the sound of a video game.

"That's surprising. Most girls find you too creepy to even be around, let alone sleeping. She must really like you." Another one of the guys said, laughter erupting.

"She's cute. I'm going to see if she has woken up. Don't you dare fucking bother us." Feitan laughed out, the sounds of his footsteps approaching his door. You sat up in his bed, rubbing your eyes.

"She can stay the night if she wants. See if she has friends though, man. It's been a while since I've been with anyone. We need more women over." One of the guys yelled to Feitan. Feitan opened his door ajar, light pooling into the dark room. Feitan smiled seeing you sitting up.

"You want to go get food, and then stay over?" Feitan asked you, walking in and turning on the light. You rubbed your eyes adjusting to the light.

"S-Sure." You responded, blushing as Feitan sat on the bed with his car keys ready, reaching his hand out to pat your head.

[project-sekai-facts]

Could you explain how the new gacha works? It seems to include old lims but can you pick which are rate up?

Sorry for the late reply on this, basically no information on the gacha was given until today.

The Recollection Fes gacha is indeed free but you can also use paid crystals, and pity system works the exact same as regular gacha, with the exception that it extends to 200, so you need 400 regular pulls for the highest pity bonus.

You also get to select some cards, like dream pick or select list gachas. They're not guaranteed to be obtained, but they come into play on the pity system... At 300 and 400 pulls.

You do get rewards for every 10 bonus on the pity system, which is better than regular gacha. Aside from bonus 50/100/150/200, you will get 50 wish pieces for every 10 gacha bonus. On 50 bonus (100 regular pulls) you get a permanent 4* you do not already have. On 100 bonus (200 regular pulls) you will get an unobtained limited or colofes 4*, on 150 bonus you get a selected permanent 4*, and on 200 bonus you get a selected limited or colofes 4*. Limited cards are not only guaranteed by pity though, and are in the gacha pool normally, it's just random as to what cards if any you get, like any other gacha.

The cards that will be available are perm cards from a year or more before this gacha, colofes cards from 2 or more years before this gacha, and limited cards that have been rerun twice or more over 3 months before this gacha. No birthday, collab or WLE cards. I.e:

Perm 4*s up until Our Happy Ending

Colofes cards up until Honami/Shiho (aka the first half of the MC ones)

And the following limited sets:

Smile of Dreamer (Emu/Nene)

STRAY BAD DOG (Akito/An)

Song of Vows for You (Toya/Rui)

Absolute BEST Summer (Honami/Saki)

The Two Moon Rabbits (Shizuku/Shiho)

Scramble Fan FESTA (Minori/Kohane/Tsukasa)

My Footprints Your Destination (Mizuki/Ena)

The Tomorrow We Hope For (Haruka/Honami/Kohane)

Operation Secret Valentine (Airi/Saki/Emu)

Thrilling White Day (Tsukasa/Akito/Mizuki)

Sakura Across SEKAI (N25!Miku/Ln!Luka/VBS!Len/WxS!KAITO)

Connecting Painful Hope (Haruka/Minori/MMJ!Rin)

Wishing For Your Happiness (An/Shizuku/VBS!MEIKO)

Spojoy Park (Kanade/Minori/Ena)

Additionally, the limited gachas listed above will NOT be rerun again, and this applies to any other future limited gachas. Second rerun is the last. The only way to obtain these cards now will be through Recollection Fes or other (usually paid) gachas featuring limited cards. Not to worry though, RecoFes WILL be held again much like Select List and Fes gachas etc, though we don't have a schedule yet. My guess is not too frequently, maybe like every 6 months.

Lastly, 4* drop rate on this gacha will be doubled (like fes)!! Honestly it's a pretty good deal if you're not worried about throwing away all your gems 1 month before the anniversary dream pick gacha, but if you're an EN player you've got a year to prep and make your decision so it's not as bad. Also the gacha only lasts from tomorrow until September 1st so keep that in mind.

[mizuki-foreshadowing]

Mizuki likes idols!

Mizuki isn't the only character who follows idol news and fantasizes about getting to meet Haruka Kiritani, but she may be the biggest idol fangirl outside of our own Minori Hanasato. As a trans girl, Mizuki's specific relationship with idols is very important. Not all idol fans are girls, but it very much is an interest that interacts with gender.

In What's On Your Mind - Exciting Picnic, Ena confides her Mizuki troubles to her friend Airi and her own friend Shizuku, and the two offer to help Ena by spending a day with Mizuki, to figure out what's been troubling Mizuki and causing Ena so much distress. But to get there, Ena needs to get Mizuki on board first and Mizuki's been avoiding hangouts and outings ever since her visceral reaction to discovering she longs for lifelong friends, during Secret Distance.

While it is true by this point that Ena has more than one idol friend, that's only because Shizuku makes friends easily. Ena mentions later in this same scene that she met Shizuku for the first time the other day. Ena has only one idol friend that she talked to Mizuki about before. She's playing up that she has idol friends as a way to bait Mizuki, which does work.

Mizuki doesn't know Ena really only has one idol friend; Mizuki got everyone on the Mystery Tour in the first place because she knows there's so much the members of N25 don't actually know about each other.

She takes Ena at face value here that she has idol friends, and gets excited. As for how Ena knows Mizuki would be receptive to this pitch, she has told Mizuki about Airi and likely got some excitement from her about her being an idol.

Ena mentions the name of Airi's friend and gets the reaction she wants. Mizuki is clearly a huge fan of Cheerful*Days's beautiful Center. While we didn't get to see Mizuki's reaction to first hearing that Ena knows Airi Momoi, it doesn't seem like something that affects her nearly as strongly as hearing Shizuku's name right now, both being heard in a context where Mizuki might really meet them.

Mizuki will have an even stronger reaction to meeting Haruka Kiritani at the Fan Festival. This may be relative to the idols' fame as idols. Airi had a great deal of fame but only as a variety show star, which Airi resents as being nothing like being an idol.

Ena knows she's got Mizuki hooked and reels her in. But Mizuki has personal problems a little stronger than her idol fangirl side. I want to draw some attention though, to what the flashback Mizuki gets hit by is. The flashback itself, is a paraphrased recap of Mizuki on the train ride in Secret Distance.

Mizuki agrees to go to a picnic with the Shizuku Hinomori and with Airi Momoi (and Ena), and this is what stops her in her tracks. Mizuki not wanting to get close with the members of N25 and wanting to shake Ena off her trail, are these reasons to refuse a celebrity picnic? Celebrities, especially idols, are characterized by wanting viewers to feel like they have a relationship with them. In the Fan Festival, Mizuki skips right to calling Haruka Haruka-chan, much like Minori does in the MMJ main story, and Mizuki greets Airi and Shizuku similarly familiarly.

Mizuki's flashback is about being unable to truly be someone's friend if they can't know she's trans. Her flashback is that she can't be friends with someone, but this is a celebrity picnic. I think Mizuki feels sick from the idea that her secret means she can't actually be Shizuku's and Airi's friend.

Important to note, Mizuki jumps to a very familiar address here. In the Japanese, she says Momoi Airi-chan, and Hinomori Shizuku-chan; Mizuki considering the possibility (and being denied it) of becoming their friend isn't a far reading.

This is, also, like kind of a wild thing to say to a real person's face; Mizuki is hopelessly fangirling right now.

She even wore her favorite outfit. She's exclaiming to Ena that this is really happening and how excited she is. Ena is not at all starstruck, and is very embarrassed.

Very importantly, is there was no prior context that put Mizuki's sprite in that expression. This is Mizuki's reaction to having attention drawn toward familiarity (and over-familiarity) and to what name to use for (a trans girl like) herself.

But, whatever worrying place Mizuki was expecting the topic to go, it didn't go there, and she's ecstatic to give and be given permission to call Airi and Shizuku by first name.

Mizuki is fangirling so hard that, and I cannot stress this enough, she thanks Ena sincerely. Not wanting to ruin this moment for her, Ena simply accepts the thanks.

Airi brought everyone an (allegedly) home-cooked meal and Mizuki thanks her for it. It looks like Mizuki already knows the name MORE MORE JUMP! but it doesn't look like she's watched any of their streams. (They started from zero and spent their first few weeks just trying to land an agency, so even knowing the name by this point means Mizuki is very deep into idol news.)

Airi hasn't been an idol proper in a long time. She hasn't even been a variety show star in more than half a year. Mizuki's thanks comes off as her not wanting to compliment Airi on something she may not actually be doing a lot of, but instead to compliment her more broadly. But this may just be me.

Here we catch a glimpse at what idols mean to Mizuki. She was kind of blindsided by Shizuku's comment. Unlike for Minori, idols aren't a source for hope that tomorrow will always be a better day; that isn't how Mizuki conceptualizes idols.

Later on at the Fan Festival, we get to see Mizuki meeting Haruka Kiritani. Mafuyu arrives late because Shizuku had rushed over to chat with her friend, Airi and Haruka walking with her.

Mizuki and Ena are both very familiar with Airi and Shizuku by this point, but neither of them have met Haruka in person yet. Mizuki recognizes Haruka Kiritani in an instant, and calls her Haruka-chan, much like Minori does during her own first meeting.

Very gratuitously, here is Mizuki's reaction to being hit by Haruka's idol smile. The sparkles linger on her as she's overcome by Haruka's idol aura. Ena is also stunned, but it's despite herself.

Kanade knows nothing of idols or idol music, and doesn't know who these people are. Ena introduces her friends Airi and Shizuku,

and Mizuki introduces Haruka.

Mizuki realizes it'd be torture for Mafuyu to stay wearing her good-girl mask at an event Mizuki already had to beg her to even attend, and she bails her out by refusing Shizuku's gracious offer to see the festival as a group. (after very painful, verbal deliberation)

Here, we see that Mizuki liking idols is, at least partially, part of Mizuki loving cute things. We also get to see how invested she gets in idols, treasuring this celebrity encounter. While the hope idols try to inspire isn't the central part of it to Mizuki, the closeness they want each of their fans to feel, that personal relationship that makes people call them by familiar address before ever actually meeting them, is a big part of it for her. And this makes sense; Mizuki is lonely. She considers herself as having no friends and being unable to truly think about the members of N25 as being her friends in any real way. Idols, then, are powerfully cute celebrities happily giving to Mizuki a closeness she feels deprived of in other parts of her life.

Minori made her debut here, at the Fan Festival, and Mizuki reveals that she hasn't been watching MORE MORE JUMP!'s streams, perhaps keeping up with more polished or curated idol content. But Mizuki gets a choice seeing Minori after her solo show. She could encourage Minori as Mizuki's idol friends' friend, the way she might cheer someone up in N25, or she could treat Minori like she's an idol.

Minori's debut solo performance gets her someone fangirling over her as an idol.

After the Fan Festival, in Kanade: The World Shown Through Music; Part 1, we see how Mizuki talks about idols as an idol fan.

Mizuki describes Minori with very feminine terms, but also says she shined and that she's powerful. In addition to idols being tied to Mizuki's love of cute things, I think this also ties idols to Mizuki's ideals of femininity and female empowerment. Tying back into Mizuki diving into the (consensually) parasocial aspect of idols, idols seem to be girls Mizuki wants to see herself as and feel associated with.

Mizuki casually tosses around the idea of N25 making an idol song, which would seem strange considering that she doesn't think about idols as being people who grant hope to their fans, if it were part of Mizuki's initial pitch. Mizuki suggesting that idol music might also save somebody, comes off as being her usual lighthearted excuses. Kanade, however, considers it seriously, but ultimately can't figure it out, which is where the side story goes. But, even if Mizuki doesn't think of idol music as something meant to save people, it does sound as though it at least played some part in saving her.

Mizuki eventually comes to view Shizuku and Airi closer to friends than to celebrities, but in Shizuku: Completion Report!; Part 1, (which happens a bit later), we get to see a little more of Mizuki's love of idols. Shizuku is showing off MORE MORE JUMP!'s new fanmade outfits and Mizuki gets a little emotional.

Shizuku talks about the event story and finding someone to write a MORE MORE JUMP! original song, and we learn that Mizuki really does keep up with their streams now.

Mizuki already knows by this point that Kanade doesn't feel like she's able to compose an idol song, and also that Mafuyu feels nothing from idol music, but she just can't help but think of what might have been.

[dizzisekai]

Stray Cat Brigade

haruka- leader

shiho- composer

akito- lyricist

mizuki- mv editor

everyone in stray cat brigade had some negative experiences with music. haruka has trauma due to abuse from the idol industry. shiho ruined relationships because she was "too persistent." akito learned that nagi died not long after rad weekend. mizuki had many mvs she hid because of bullying. haruka went to visit an at weekend cafe but was distracted by a street performance. his stage presence was impressive and his flow was phenomenal. it was akito shinonome. despite the situation he still loved to rap. it was all he had.

haruka frequently visited vivid street to see him perform. one day he called for someone to join him. he picked haruka. he passed the mic not expecting anything. she couldnt move or speak. she was ghostly pale from the pressure and she fainted. it was then akito realized this wasnt some girl. this was an ex-idol he watched as a kid sometimes. normally hed find stage fright weak, but this was someone who once loved the stage. something must have happened. he said nothing neither said anything when she woke up but they had many thoughts.

they didnt see each other for a while. akito took a break from performing and haruka researched street music. they see each other again at a live house and explain everything. theyre a duo now. suddenly a familiar face appears on stage; a gray haired bassist standing in for a band. the two were left in awe by her performance. shiho didnt expect haruka to get into music again let alone street music. she wanted to join but was shackled by guilt. she changed her mind once shizuku and the vocaloids tell her shes not a burden.

akito never knew mizuki outside what an says about her. she liked fashion she was passionate and she made music videos. that last fact stuck with him. it would be nice to have videos with their songs. mizuki refused to join because she didnt want to be on stage. its not like she thought her voice was bad but the crowd would know her open secret just like her school. she realized that joining was the best decision she had.

[tangsakura]

A Possible Future Based On Hisoka's Fortune - HxH Predictions

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 105 (Raw)

"A red-eyed customer will visit your store. Half of them is angel, and the other is the god of death. Presumably they are hoping that you will sell the moon's secrets to them. They ought to be especially pleased about that of the frost moon.

On a hot day, with the mediation of the said customer, the two of you, the man of a reversed cross and you, are probably to be left alone together. The false fourth moon will be torn away from the calendar. With this, those that remain will become 6."

I'm gonna put it here to remind us all of Hisoka's real fortune.

We all know how Shalnark ended up dead according to the fortune he received back in Yorknew arc. Now everyone is paying attention at Shizuku's fortune and making predictions. One of the most popular of these theories is how Shizuku will die around merchandise covered in black, which are brought by the Kakin mafia or one of the princes, if I remember correctly.

So now, I shall make my own predictions on what will happen in the future HxH chapters. But this time it will be based on Hisoka's real fortune.

WARNING: IF YOU HAVEN'T READ HUNTER x HUNTER CHAPTERS 349 TO 400, ESPECIALLY 391 TO 400, DO NOT INTERACT OR READ FURTHER. Keep in mind that this is unedited, and you are bound to read some cringey parts at some point.

First Stanza:

"A red-eyed customer will visit your store. Half of them is angel, and the other is the god of death."

As Hisoka accepted Hinrigh's offer of going to VVIP room at tier 1, he's currently on his way there. The only one there who is described as a "red-eyed customer will visit your store. Half of them is angel, and the other is the god of death" is Kurapika, who is, at present, the bodyguard of 14th Prince Woble and Queen Oito.

At some point, they will meet again. They have to. There is no way that Hisoka will not go to the next banquet nor snoop around and find out what's up in the said tier. He will be there and his encounter with Kurapika for the first time since Yorknew arc is inevitable.

"Presumably they are hoping that you will sell the moon's secrets to them."

With Hisoka's presence in tier 1, Kurapika won't be able to help but wonder what happened to the Phantom Troupe, especially Chrollo, after Kurapika and the main gang left Chrollo, Hisoka and Pakunoda on top of the cliff/mountain (pls my brain isn't cooperating right now, somebody remind me), in the middle of nowhere.

Kurapika will definitely ask Hisoka about the Phantom Troupe. Presently, he wants to know about them and, obviously, he will get curious whether they are in the Black Whale or not. Remember, the Phantom Troupe is also his target, but obviously more secondary as 4th Prince Tserriednich is his first and foremost target as of this arc.

Kurapika will definitely find out that they are onboard the ship, and in all probability, Hisoka will let him know about it. After all, wouldn't Hisoka want to form an alliance again with Kurapika?

"They ought to be especially pleased about that of the frost moon."

I believe Hisoka will reveal something about the frost moon with Kurapika.

As you know, the frost moon refers to #11 of the Phantom Troupe. Back in Yorknew arc, they were referring to Uvogin. But he died. He even got a tombstone-less tomb and a requiem on the night of the underground auction. So, how is frost moon still relevant to this arc?

Well, sucks for you, but the one who replaced Uvogin is none other than this man:

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 377 (Official English Translation)

Illumi Zoldyck.

With the way he is acting at the moment and how he divulged his assassination deal with Hisoka is making him super suspicious. There has been so many theories about him being Hisoka and so on because of how sus he is at the moment.

Though the theory about him being Hisoka has been debunked as of the current available chapters, you cannot deny that this is not merely just a "kill me and my engagement ring to or prenup with you is that you get paid". There's something more going on here.

I predict that he and Hisoka are on cahoots with each other. Surely, Hisoka had a deal with him, but I think it's more of helping him destroy the Spiders from the inside and so Illumi can save Kalluto from Hisoka's murder plan.

If it is true that Hisoka and Illumi are working together because Hisoka asked him to just like in Yorknew and Illumi can save his younger sibling, then Kurapika will be pleased. Because that's less spiders he has to worry with, considering that he also has to get closer to Prince Tserriednich to take back the remaining scarlet eyes, while also helping Queen Oito and Prince Woble survive the succession war.

(At this point, you may take a break. Resume reading once you are ready.)

Second Stanza:

"On a hot day, with the mediation of the said customer, the two of you, the man of a reversed cross and you, are probably to be left alone together. "

I am mostly onboard with the prediction that Kurapika and Hisoka will come up with some sort of agreement regarding the Troupe. Kurapika already has too many things in his plate regarding the succession war with the remaining princes and how he will get close in contact with Prince Tserriednich. It won't come into surprise if Kurapika asks Hisoka for a helping hand or accept Hisoka's offer of his own kind of alliance, which I think he would do just like in Yorknew. But I think this time Hisoka will warn him not to remove Chrollo's nen. xD

Hisoka will perhaps help him take out some of the members. I feel that he will go for Shizuku and/or Bonolenov first. They are currently with Chrollo, so perhaps with Kurapika's help or someone's help, Chrollo can get separated from them, and then he can kill Shizuku and Bonolenov right then and there.

But we can also take into account that the closes Spiders to Hisoka right now are Nobunaga, Phinks, Feitan, and most likely Franklin and Machi. He can go for one of them first, as well. But I really feel like Shizuku and Bonolenov will die and I'll explain why in a short bit.

And of course, the one I'm most excited about is the showdown between Hisoka and Machi. I'm so ready to witness the best tragic romance of all times

Later on, Kurapika will maybe help him get another chance to be alone with Chrollo in return of him getting rid of some of the Troupe members. The ship is on the way to the false Dark Continent right now, so maybe he can set up a place there where Hisoka and Chrollo can face off. And it will be hot on that place on that day.

But it can also be that because of Kurapika, Hisoka and Chrollo will be alone together in the Black Whale ship, whether intentional or not. But how can it be a hot day in a ship, especially later when they can no longer go out of the premises due to the unpredictable travel conditions?

When the whole ship is in chaos and on fire. Now that will be wild, but not impossible.

"The false fourth moon will be torn away from the calendar."

In Yorknew arc, the false fourth moon was Hisoka, the former #4 of the Spiders. His allegiance to the spider was never true and he was willing for the existence of the Spider to perish.

But the one to replace him was Kalluto Zoldyck, the youngest member of the famous Zoldyck family.

As of now, it looks like he is getting along with them, and based on chapter 377 and 380, he has found some sort of comfort with them.

I mean look at Kalluto sitting near Machi, whom I previously analyzed based off of her speech language as someone considerate to kids.

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 377 (Official English Translation)

And how she is reacting when Illumi revealed to Mizai about everyone in the Phantom Troupe onboard the ship.

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 380 (Official English Translation)

Even so, how can Kalluto be a false fourth moon?

Because he is a Zoldyck.

At some point in the current arc, he will have to choose between the Zoldyck family and the Spiders, considering the fact that Illumi is most likely in cahoots with Hisoka, who is trying to kill the Spiders and have a rematch with Chrollo, perhaps.

And he will definitely choose the family. Because before he is a Phantom Troupe member, he is a Zoldyck. Knowing the dynamics of the family and all of that, I think he will have no choice but to choose his own biological family over the one he found some comfort with. Thus, he has always been a false fourth moon, just like Hisoka.

"With this, those that remain will become 6."

Whether this happens before, during, or after the Hisoka and Chrollo being alone together on a hot day, it doesn't matter. I predict that there will be six members of the Phantom Troupe left, including Chrollo.

And you know what's funny, I think the ones who will have to die are Shizuku and Bonolenov, as I stated previously.

Because:

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 397 (Unofficial English Translations)

The ones who will be left will be the original Phantom Troupe members.

Originally, there are nine members. But three of them are already dead: Pakunoda, Uvogin and Shalnark.

When Shizuku and Bonolenov dies, the ones who will be left will be Nobunaga, Phinks, Feitan, Franklin, Machi, and Chrollo.

The original six.

I really think that if this will be the case, then we have a big potential or two when it comes to exploring the dynamics and relationships between the founding members. We have already witnessed the tension and conflict between the founding members when Chrollo was kidnapped by Kurapika back in Yorknew.

So this time it'll be interesting if we see it once again. And it'll be better if six of them are alive, but Chrollo is alone with Hisoka and they are far away from the other five. It'll be another dilemma for them once again. Do you save Chrollo or do you live on and keep the Spider alive?

And it'll be more interesting if the other people's predictions that the Hei-Ly family had something to do with Sarasa's death and the six founding members finds out about this and ends up being face to face with the benefactor.

These two events can tie into the Spiders' backstory a lot with the former possibly igniting or making them recollect the strong bonds that existed back on that day in the forest and the latter resolving the grudge and guilt they have been carrying since childhood.

Also, having the six founding members dying at the same time or together can be melancholic and sorrowful. A tragic and sad ending, but which provided them resolution and catharsis.

And that's about it. I hope you enjoyed reading my predictions. This post has been in my drafts since the day before my birthday last year and I just completed it in one sitting. Finally, I posted something decent after a long time.

Anyways, I'll go to sleep now. It's like 2 or 3 am here right now.

Until then.

[merakiui]

Ok, but like…Idia with an Idol darling (Plus points if they’re like shizuku Hinomori, look up if ya don’t know) He’s already obsessed with them so what about if an idol group visits NRC a for a partner up with vil?? Whatever thoughts you have is up to you ^^ (also, if it ain’t a bother can I be 🌧️ anon?)

We’ve seen how passionate Idia can get when it comes to his favorite idols and how fiery he gets when defending them, so him with an idol darling is always so fun to consider! He puts you on such a high pedestal, likening you to some untouchable deity who is too sweet and pure for this world. But even Idia knows you’re not perfect and that most of your career is built on lies. Some idols aren’t allowed to date as per their contracts and company’s policies, and so it seems that way on the surface. But most of the time these idols have partners they keep secret from the media. After all, idols are only human. You’ll want to be with someone you like; that’s only natural. Idia chooses not to think about the things you sweep into your shadow so that the rest of you can shine and enthrall.

Idols are marketed to be accessible, to only have eyes for the fans. There’s a certain immersion they aren’t allowed to break by doing things that are considered normal outside of the idol sphere. Dating, drinking, and even sexual relations are all normal facets of human behavior, yet when piled onto an idol they become heavy burdens and sins that darken the supposedly pure and saccharine existence of an idol.

Idia hates it whenever anyone slanders you or tries to sully your name by coming up with outlandish lies to make you seem like a monster. He doesn’t care if you’re filthy and broken behind your innocent idol veneer. He still loves you! He could spend hours sitting in front of his monitor, watching you dance and sing, piecing together bits of your real personality when he rewatches old interviews. He knows you’ll never know of his existence. He knows that every hand you shake, every piece of merch you sign, and every concert you perform are meant to appease the fans as a whole, never individually. And yet when you speak to the fans, it’s always “you.” Saying things like “I love you!” and “Thank you for your support!” always feel so singular to Idia—as if you’re thanking a particular fan. Sometimes he believes it’s him you’re addressing. He can pretend you only think of him when talking to the fans up on stage, but deep down he knows he is but a mere speck of sand in a vast ocean of people. Is he just a number in your eyes? Another digit added to a growing fan base? Are they all numbers to you? Is his worth based on how much he spends on you—how far he goes in support of you?

Idia’s greedy. He wants you all to himself. He wants to take you away from the hateful world you’re trapped in and keep you locked safely away in confinement. It may be impossible to bottle a star, but he can certainly try. If not in real life, he’ll bottle you in his mind as you occupy his every thought. One day he’ll have you. One day you’ll no longer have to suffer behind the scenes. Idia’s sure of it, but then he’s also terribly bewitched by you. Parasocial relationships are dangerous, especially between celebrity and fan. When Idia wins signed merch in a lottery, he’s certain you specifically picked him as the winner. That’s not how it work, but he likes to be delusional sometimes, if only to never break the beauty of the idol immersion.

[animeyanderetalker]

Not including either Chrollo or Hisoka, which Phantom Troupe member(s) do you believe to have the highest probability of being yandere, and which ones do you think could have a healthy relationship. At least, as healthy as you can get when at least one of the people involved is a remorseless criminal.

I’m only counting in the Phantom Troupe members that were introduced in Yorknew City Arc.

High probability to turn Yandere if they gain feelings for someone:

I think her short-term memory loss would be quite interesting to consider because imagine Shizuku not forgetting anything that is related to you. Since you are one of the few things that can stay on her mind, she would think nearly all day long about you because of the limited amount of people she can actually memorize. She’s quite airheaded so she probably won’t even realize for a while her feelings for you but other members can pinpoint that you must be special because Shizuku is able to remember you. Her forgetfulness is what makes her quite dangerous though because it sometimes feels like she is selectively forgetting stuff that would be unpleasant to remember. If you have already a partner for example, she’ll have it forgotten within a few minutes already and would kill them as soon as she sees them displaying affection to you because they’re a stranger to you. If we wanna crank it up even more just imagine how frightening it would be if she at one point conjures up memories that aren’t even real and starts believing that she is your girlfriend.

In a way I can see Shalnark being a similar case as Chrollo. Shalnark is one of the most cold-hearted individuals of the Phantom Troupe. This is a man who rarely loses his composure and refers to the people he uses as toys. So actually caring about someone in a sincere way is a new experience but an exciting one nevertheless that would capture Shalnark’s attention completely and make him quite obsessive over you. He’s going to be such an online stalker who has hacked all of your accounts and has managed to be able to permanently track you down. Shalnark just needs to know everything about you, he needs to know what it is that makes him feel this way about you and he doesn’t care about controlling people to his own advantage to get to know you better. What is posted online is eternal so Shalnark wouldn’t even be above digging up dirty secrets or artificially creating false comments or videos to blackmail the people around you or you yourself.

“Healthiest” relationship:

I’m not going to claim that this women won’t put a bullet in someone’s head if they’re messing with her darling or the relationship but she is reasonable enough to do her best to keep her life away from you. Pakunoda is loyal to death to the people she cares about and besides the Phantom Troupe that would also be the person she has fallen in love with if that would happen. She’s grown up in Meteor City and her past has been filled with hardships and her current life is still filled with danger. So if her darling just happens to be a normal person, she’s just going to be happy for them. It isn’t like she regrets the life she has right now because doing so wouldn’t change anything anyways but if you at least have the possibility to lead a normal life, she sees no reason to hinder you from doing so. Instead she is going to be quite supportive for as long as you don’t do anything that would put your life in danger and will do her best to separate the life she has with you from the life she leads as a Phantom Troupe member.

Nobunaga is usually quite relaxed and laid-back if the circumstances allow him to do so that can be translated to a relationship as well. Now, just like Pakunoda he is also going to be protective and is fully capable of slashing someone with his sword but he isn’t someone who is plainly sadistic like Feitan nor loves a good fight like Uvogin. He’s just going to vibe with his darling in their daily life and he sees nothing wrong in doing so. The fact that you are just a plain person with no Nen abilities or sadistic tendencies is such a fresh breath of air for a man who is normally surrounded by desensitized criminals. Obviously he is no hypocrite, he knows that he is one of them too but you don’t have to know that and you shouldn’t have to know that either. He just wants to enjoy the time he can spend with you when he isn’t with the Phantom Troupe without you knowing who he is and what he does.

[ace-and-the-rpg-horrors]

don't mind me, just coming up with Sekais and image colours for my unit shuffle

Ariel's Music Box (Kanade, Saki, Ichika, Nene):

"Sea Sekai" is an underwater Sekai that's set in the Little Mermaid's palace courtyard which is scattered with music boxes. the Sekai was formed by Nene's feelings and is revealed to them after she joins the group, being the last one to do so. upon first entering their Sekai, each girl is given a key on a necklace that unlocks a special music box for each of them. Kanade's plays a song that her dad made her, and the twirling figures are a couple (her parents) dancing together. Saki's does not work and the figures seem to be broken off, much to their confusion. Ichika's has four children holding hands in a circle and the song is the one their old childhood band played when little. Nene's music box plays a soundtrack from the show she and Rui watched when little, the figures being a pair of children in costumes from that very performance, the girl dressed up as Ariel and the boy Ursula. the initial Virtual Singer is Luka who appears as a mermaid (as will the others when they come afterwards)

EMPEROR (An, Akito, Haruka, Shiho)

hardly different to canon, "Street Sekai" was formed by An and Akito's feelings. a colourful street that's lined with music and instrument shops. however, there are also a couple of nods to the idol industry, through posters and an abandoned stage that is more like the ones idols perform on rather than street musicians. the initial Virtual Singer is Meiko, who does still run a café. the VS that appear after her run some of the other shops

Suit Every Wonder (Emu, Rui, Mizuki, Airi)

"Storybook Sekai" is a cosy funfair that is themed after a different tale each day, "the page turning," yet the narrator, the initial Virtual Singer Kaito, always remains to guide the group. this Sekai was formed by Emu and Rui. rather than a gift shop, the funfair contains a small seamstress's atelier filled with outfits from children's books. one peculiar thing about the place is that although it is usually set during sunsets, the sky being a lovely pink, on some random occasions, the time seems to get later and the sky shifts to bluer hues as night suddenly falls. it is only Rui who is eventually able to work out the reason why- it is a reflection of Mizuki and/or Airi's feelings when dysphoric and he is the only one who knows both of their secrets

Vergifteter Apfel (Honami, Mafuyu, Kohane, Toya):

"Forest Sekai" is a Sekai set in the middle of fairytale-like woods, permanently evening and quite eerie, the sounds of wolves occasionally heard in the distance. it is unclear whose feelings formed it. the trees grow poisonous apples and there is a small cottage that they cannot enter for now. the initial Virtual Singers are Rin and Len, with Hansel and Gretel vibes, claiming to have been lost in the forest as long as they can remember

Wings from Fairyland (Shizuku, Ena, Tsukasa, Minori)

formed by Tsukasa and Minori's feelings, set in a mystical queendom above the clouds, "Fae Sekai" is based upon the European myths of fairies, ruled by its own Fairy Queen, Miku, the initial Virtual Singer of this Sekai. the concept of Seelie and Unseelie Courts are also present here. the first three VS that appear, during spring and summer, are of the former type, incredibly helpful, a little mischievous but otherwise pleasant (Miku, Kaito, Meiko) however, on Halloween, the initial three fairies disappear as the Unseelie Court takes over to rule during autumn and winter (Luka, Rin, Len) these fae being quite a bit more tricky...

character image colours:

[pharaohbean]

zero's unit shuffle au

the time has come...... to talk about these People. in order!! feel free to ask me about anything in this au! i do have songs ("commissioned" and "covered") and events and even freaking area items for the sekais!! bc apparently i was REALLY bored in class!!

more shenanigans below!

STAR STAR☆Soar!!

A family--both by blood and by bonds--come together to create joy through their musical-like shows. The WxS-adjacent group (with MMJ-style name) comprised of Tenma Tsukasa (leader), Tenma Saki, Aoyagi TENMA Toya, and Yoisaki Kanade. YES TOYA IS LEGALLY A TENMA

about the sekai: the Star SEKAI is a void full of stars with an amphitheater as well (yes Toya's scared of the void). Although there is technically a glass floor if one steps off of the amphitheater stage, you can see directly through it to a mind-bending expanse of stars. The SEKAI gives the feeling of being in space. Star SEKAI was formed from all 4 members' feelings. SSS starts with Miku (ENFP & 7w6) and Luka (ISTJ & 5w6). - Miku is a chaotic cat-like ringleader, with a top hat and everything. Although she's more of a force of chaos than WxS Miku, she still possesses (unfiltered) pearls of wisdom for the SEKAI members. She primarily comes from Tsukasa and Saki's feelings. - Luka is much quieter than Miku, being a vocalist. Her dynamic with Miku has basically just turned into Luka being Miku's babysitter. Luka is down-to-earth, to a degree that some would call pessimistic. She primarily comes from Toya and Kanade's feelings.

Rooftop/loners

A group of outcasts, all on the rooftop of their school, attempts to reclaim their lost passions through music. The 25ji-adjacent group (with L/n-style name) comprised of Akiyama Mizuki (leader), Kamishiro Rui, Shiraishi An, and Kiritani Haruka.

about the sekai: the Rooftop SEKAI is comprised of tall buildings so high up that there seems to be no ground below. There are sky bridges crossing to other rooftops, but no doors down to lower levels of the building. Colorful graffiti is found all over the walls and floors of the buildings. Rooftop SEKAI was formed from all 4 members' feelings.

R/l starts with Miku (ISTP & 8w7) and Len (INFJ & 3w4). - Miku is a cool, calm, and collected girl with a bit of an extreme side to her. She's unafraid of trying new things, even if they seem dangerous. So far, she hasn't broken anything (well, anything of HERS). She primarily comes from a mixture of all four's feelings. - Len is exceptionally creative and outgoing ... and scared of heights. His fear often keeps him grounded on one rooftop for days at time; he tries to fill the boredom void by graffitiing everything in sight. He primarily comes from a mixture of all four's feelings.

Archery Towards Dawn

A school archery club, led by an ex-idol, tries to spread light--to both the world and themselves--through an online presence. The MMJ-adjacent group (with 25ji-style name) comprised of Hinomori Shizuku (leader), Asahina Mafuyu, Mochizuki Honami, and Kusanagi Nene.

about the sekai: the Range SEKAI is a typical archery range, including a small wooden building that seems perfectly designed for idol work, complete with cameras and mirrors; around the archery range are a ring of darkened woods, almost giving off the impression that none should even near them. Range SEKAI was initially thought to be formed from Shizuku and Mafuyu's feelings alone, but later it's reaffirmed that Honami and Nene contributed in quiet ways.

ATD starts with Miku (ENTP & 5w4) and MEIKO (INTJ & 1w9). - Miku is a secretive and mysterious card dealer (of all things...). No matter where she goes, she has a deck of cards and a playful challenge for the SEKAI residents. She doesn't seem to pull from anyone's feelings, but does in fact come from a mixture of all four's. - MEIKO is a serious and unemotional archer, known best for her cold shoulder that she gives just about everyone (Mafuyu is the occasional exception). She spends almost all of her time perfecting her archery skills. She comes from a mixture of all four's feelings.

Music x Creation

An up-and-coming band forced to play in underground music battles due to a series of deadly events. The L/n-adjacent group (with WxS-style name) comprised of Hinomori Shiho (leader), Momoi Airi, Shinonome Ena, and Azusawa Kohane.

about the sekai: the Venue SEKAI is almost entirely comprised of a venue and it's backstage; all doors leading elsewhere are locked. There are people in the crowd regardless of if a music battle is on or not. The venue itself seems to pull elements from the venues Shiho used to work at and the large underground music battle venue itself. Unlike other SEKAIs, Venue SEKAI is formed primarily from Shiho's feelings.

MxC starts with Miku (INTP & 8w9) and Rin (ESFP & 7w6). - Miku is a determined and powerful girl, often overwhelmingly so. She is proficient in the guitar, stands out in a crowd, and never minces her words. She can hold her own in a music battle with no teammates, which is exceedingly rare. She primarily comes from Shiho's feelings. - Rin is upbeat and gusty, but air-headed and inexperienced. Her instrument of choice are the drums, but she can often be found daydreaming, which Miku criticizes her about often. However, she somewhat makes it up with her innocent determination. She primarily comes from the other three's feelings.

Asphalt WORN ROAD

Four unlikely people form a music group through a dare to create a new style of music in just a week. The VBS-adjacent group (with VBS-style name) comprised of Shinonome Akito (leader), Hanasato Minori, Hoshino Ichika, and Otori Emu.

about the sekai: the Mountainside SEKAI is a lone road up on the side of a mountain, with unmarked parking and a small sitting area off to the side. The road seems to go infinitely in both directions along the side of the mountain, but one can look over the edge, held back by a steel railing and find an ocean far below. Mountainside SEKAI was formed from all 4 members' feelings.

AWR starts with Miku (INFJ & 6w5) and KAITO (ESTP & 2w1). - Miku is shy and awkward, often hiding herself in her sketch book. She often freezes up and flees when faced with new people, which most often leads to her hiding behind KAITO and later Akito. Although her self-esteem is low, her advice is deep--a little too deep. She primarily comes from the girls' feelings. - KAITO isn't too far off from VBS KAITO; he is clumsy yet sincerely tries his best as a sort of father figure for the group and other VIRTUAL SINGERS alike. It's been rumored that KAITO knows where the road leads, but he likes to keep an air of mystery around him. He primarily comes from Akito's feelings.

[sifasdt]

SIF2 Daily Theatre: 2024-03-16

(Transcription after the break.)

[Image transcription:]

SIF 2 Daily Theatre for 2024-03-16

Like-Minded Friends!

Setsuna: Hanpen... might just be perfect... Shizuku: Perfect for what? Setsuna: As a mascot animal. Shizuku: I had a feeling it was going to be something like that. Alright, I'm listening. Setsuna: Throughout all history and across the world... Okay, that might be too much of an exaggeration. But heroes always have these mascot animals that grant them secret powers, right? I think Hanpen would be perfect for such an important role! Shizuku: ...Considering the trends, perhaps you could say she came from another universe? Setsuna: Another universe!! Shizuku: Or maybe a parallel world. Hanpen appears in Nijigaku from another universe to change the future! In exchange for giving us superpowers to protect this town, we have to agree to help save Hanpen's world too... Setsuna: Shizuku-san...!! Please, keep going with this story! Shizuku: I can feel your imagination flowing...! Setsuna-san, feel free to add on!

[End transcription.]

[aroacewxs]

prsk characters as random things i was weirdly obsessed with as a kid

ichika: starfall

ok i have absolutely no idea if anybody else knows about starfall but when i was in like grade 1 i grinded the FUCK out of this website. i played every single game i was a master and i feel like ichika would have a similar obsession as a little kid.. to this day i see the little floating pictures in front of me when i close my eyes

saki: shopkins

saki would set up shop in a corner of the field during recess to sell shopkins. because i did that. and i made PROFITS. i was a businessman unearthed

honami: restaurant/facility management games

i was OBSESSED. WITH THESE. LIKE THE GAMES WHERE YOU MANAGE A CAFE OR AN APARTMENT AND THINGS LIKE THAT!!! i feel like honami would experience much joy from having a very organized and productive facility and would get super excited every time she unlocks something new like a recipe

shiho: rabbits

self explanatory. personally, i thought i could become one with the rabbits

minori: kpop

haruka: fairies + rainbow magic

airi: a book series called magic kitten/puppy

unfortunately i was not a rad warrior cats kid and instead read magic kitten and puppy

shizuku: barbie movies

i think shizuku would be a fashion fairytale + secret door enjoyer

kohane: sandbox colour by number

an: light up sneakers

i filmed dance covers in these bad boys. you know an would eat these shoes up bro like she'd be the talk of the town

akito: alan walker

im sorry i. im sorry it was the first thing that came to mind

touya: match 3 games

tsukasa: playmobil

he just looks like one. my playmobil city lore went crazy im telling you

emu: slime

nene: cool math games

nene and rui played fireboy and watergirl together real. nene would also aim to max out different papa's games too and her favourite would be the freezeria or sushiria (sushiria is the hardest one iirc)

rui: team umizoomi

DOES ANYBODY ELSE KNOW THIS SHOW!!!!! i watched a fuck ton of tv when i was little and this was one of my top favourites im serious. i think rui would enjoy the idea of using all these super cool gadgets to help other kids and make the town a happier place <3 he would 100% try to recreate bot for sure

kanade: lyric rewriting

ok i had a weird phase, especially when i was a huge kpop fan where i'd write out the lyrics of a song by hand in pen and underline each lyric with a different coloured marker (each colour represented a different member) and i'd keep all these sheets in an organized binder. something about this resonates with kanade imo

mafuyu: ever after high

i think mafuyu and raven queen parallels exist. they are different but they are there i think

ena: musicaly

mizuki: dress up games

[ryqoshay]

Tri-Arame - Fallen Knight

Primary Pairing/Trio: SetsuAyu/YuuAyuSetsu Words: 680 Rating: T Time Frame: Sometime during their 2nd year in HS Prompt: Forgotten Content Warning: Major Character Death... sorta... Reminder: Setsuna wrote a sort of "choose your own adventure" style story where fans got to vote on various aspects between each installment

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Author's Note: Bonus 2nd entry for the 11th.

Also, this chapter was inspired by this lovely work by @myonmukyuu

Summary: Setsuna fails to save Ayumu

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A broken sword clattered to the ground at the base of a ruined wall. A moment later, a battered knight collapsed against loosened stones.

The battle was over. The dragon had been defeated and its keep destroyed.

And yet… it had all been for naught.

The Sun Princess was dead.

Ayumu was…

Setsuna’s vision blurred as tears threatened to spill from her eyes.

She had failed her quest. She had failed her childhood friend. She had failed…

“Ayumu…” The name tumbled from her lips as she dug into her pouch.

Setsuna stared at the pendant in her hand. The necklace had been a gift she had given Ayumu years ago and the princess had ended up wearing it every day since. As they grew older, Setsuna had become embarrassed and self-conscious that a lowly knight’s gift to a princess would be so proudly and prominently displayed despite other fancier and more expensive gifts having been given by higher ranking nobility over the years. Yet Ayumu insisted, and Setsuna had always loved that side of her.

And now the trinket was all she had left.

Setsuna had secreted the necklace away before the clerics came to collect Ayumu’s body and return it to the kingdom for a proper burial. They had paid no mind to the fallen knight as she slipped away into the shadows.

Fallen knight…

Was she even a knight anymore? What was a knight without a princess to serve?

Slowly, Setsuna raised the pendant to her lips and kissed it gently. A kiss she had secretly longed to share with the love of her life, no matter how unbecoming it may have been for one of her position. But now that dream was gone. And nothing else seemed to matter.

The kingdom would mourn but would recover. It was not too late for a new heir to the throne to be born. Ayumu’s name would be remembered for generations to come. A new holiday would likely be created and dedicated to her.

But the pitiful knight who had allowed her demise would be forgotten.

Setsuna’s arm felt heavy, and while she dropped it into her lap, she refused to let go of the pendant. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed red had stained the dirt around her. Her shoulders slumped and her head lolled forward. She took one last labored breath… and…

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“Someone’s been spending too much time with Shizuku-chan.” Yuu commented. “What have you guys been up to in your subgroup practice?”

“The tragic death of a hero is a common trope.” Setsuna insisted. “And a good multi-path story needs a Bad End or two.”

“Well, I will be voting for the Good End.”

“Not the True End?”

“Whichever is happier for Setsuna-chan and Ayumu.”

“Mm? What about me?” Ayumu asked from the clubroom door.

“A-Ayumu-san?!” Setsuna sputtered, scrambling to collect the pages.

Yuu laughed. “She’s gonna find out eventually, Setsuna-chan. Especially if the fans vote for the Bad End.”

“Bad End?” Ayumu repeated as she moved toward the table where the other two were sitting.

“The knight fails and the princess dies.” Yuu summarized. “Actually they both die.”

“I… I’m sorry, Ayumu-san…” Setsuna said as she felt herself blush.

Ayumu laughed lightly as she took a seat next to her. “You don’t need to apologize, Setsuna-chan. I knew an ending like that was possible the moment you started explaining how the choices made in visual novels affect the outcome and how you wanted to do something similar with your story.”

“Oh…”

“May I read it?”

Still hesitant, Setsuna eventually slid the pages over to Ayumu.

Ayumu read swiftly but seriously. “I see.” She said after a moment. “That is a Bad End. However, wouldn’t it be more tragic if just one of them survived?”

Yuu guffawed. “Ayumu’s been infected by Shizuku-chan’s tragic obsession as well.”

“Ayumu-san would be willing to let me write that?” Setsuna asked.

“Yes.” Ayumu nodded. “I think those should be options, even if I would vote for the True End.”

“Alright. Let me think about some scenes tonight.”

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Author's Note Continued: I've been wanting to write something for that fanart for a while now, but it's been sitting on the back burner as I continue to focus on other things. I'm not entirely sure why this prompt, of all prompts, was what stirred my µ's muse enough to write this in a lunch break at work. But I'm definitely not complaining.

That said, this is yet another event entry I will need to come back to and expand before I fit it into its parent fic. I think there is a lot more I can do with this to make it even better. Or if nothing else, expand the arc.

Now if only I could find a translation of Setsuna's novel...

[nebulanewts]

So to the surprise of absolutely no one,here are my first impressions of each Fly With You!! solo song on the new Nijigasaki album :] (listen I’ve been waiting for this for SO LONG like…how many times have I referenced wondering when Nijigasaki’s 5th / 6th album to come out??)

🎀 “Walking Dream” : 7/10 - Ok,so the song itself is super pretty,it feels like I’m sitting on a cloud with the light + dreamy feeling it has,but here’s the thing…I read somewhere that the English lyrics were “interesting” and as someone who isn’t a big fan of yandere Ayumu memes I really didn’t want to believe it…but MAN did they run with it in this song,like she is way more aggressive this time like here’s some examples: “I want you to be trapped in me forever” “Who are you looking at? Don’t do that” “The private account you have, the secret hobbies you have - As long as it’s about you I know everything” - Like hello? Hi? Is it just me reading too far into this or what?? Because it looks to me like this was done on purpose 👀 idk it’s started to grow on me more now that I’ve heard the whole song,it’s not like my FAVORITE Ayumu song but it’s very pretty and I like it even if the lyrics are a little questionable cndjdj

👑 “Senobi Shittate” : 8 or 9/10 - Not gonna lie,I don’t think the preview did this song justice bc I wasn’t sure about it at first BUT the full song is definitely better,I like that they’ve been giving Kasumi more “mature” sounding songs bc while the cutesy idol sound works for her too,this sort of slower dramatic guitar song also fits her image a lot too :0c idk it’s a nice balance,we have songs for bubbly cutesy number one idol Kasumin and songs for the less confident shyer Nakasu Kasumi it’s a nice balance ^^ one of my favorites so far

💧 “Koakuma LOVE ♡” : 10/10 - Ok so my first impression of the preview still stands now because…um…HUH???? This does not sound anything like any other Shizuku song we’ve heard - it’s very fluffy and cute,she’s using onomatopoeia like “kyururin” and “doki doki”,she even talk-raps at some points…wait a minute…this isn’t a Shizuku song at all,this is a Kasumi song! It’s like Mia sent these two the wrong songs on accident,but they didn’t notice and went with it anyway chdjdj but I love it,it’s still one of my favorite songs on this album for the sheer silliness alone it’s fantastic,tbh she never makes a bad solo song in my opinion

👠 “My Shadow” : 10/10 - KARIN! NEVER! MISSES!! I’m just so happy that she finally has a jazzy funky song,it’s a sound I’ve always wanted her to try and now that she has one it’s AMAZING! It really suits her,one of my favorite things about Karin is that she never does the same concept / sound twice like there’s something for everyone and I love it,I love this song it MIGHT be my one of my favorites on the album and my favorite Karin solo it’s SO good

👏 “Request for U” : 7/10 - Well…I like that they slowed it down this time for Ai,plus the funkier trumpet sound is nice idk how to describe it’s not BAD,like it wouldn’t be an instant skip for me but I’m not going out of my way to listen to it ykwim?? For me I like her other solos a lot better,but it’s a good listen regardless

🐏 “Cooking with Love” : 12/10 - YEP! This one is my favorite,I knew it would be just from the preview but this did not disappoint like we know Kanata can do EDM bc of Butterfly - but they took it to another *level* with this song,it’s so sweet and sugary but then the DROP??? The drop near the end blew my mind,like I definitely didn’t see that coming that at all,it was amazing I love this song so much omg - to think Kanata would be the second Nijigaku member to have a kawaii bass-ish song along w/ Rina is a little bit of a surprise,but definitely a welcome one ^^

🎙️ “Cherry Bomb” : 9/10 - First of all,Hayamaru is a SPECTACULAR Setsuna like she captures the feeling of the character while also doing her own thing if that makes sense I think this is a great debut song for her,usually I’m pretty 50/50 on Setsuna’s songs but this one is really good :0c I love the drums and how high energy it is,it’s definitely up there on my favorite songs on the album and favorite solos of hers

🍞 “Koisuru Sunflower” : 8/10 - …ok so I mean this in the nicest way possible,but this song kinda sounds like the Coconut Mall theme in Mario Kart not fully but a little bit ok cndjdj anyways smth I like about Emma’s solos is they always have this warm comfy feel like they’re just hugs in song form - this one feels like I’m chilling on the beach,watching the sunset w/ a fun little drink in hand and it’s really nice :] not much else to say,I just like this song a lot which isn’t surprising because all of Emma’s solos are pretty good

🛜 “Watashi wa Magnet” : 6/10 - Well…this may be the first Rina solo that isn’t immediately one of my favorites,it’s kind of like Ai’s where it’s not bad but I’m not gonna seek it out ykwim?? It’s a cute song but not really my style,it’s a little slower than I expected it to sound ig

🔖 “Koufukuron” : 5/10 - Y’know,I was REALLY hoping that they just previewed the wrong part of the song but…why would you give this girl outfits with names like “Royal Skeleton” and “Undead Celeb” if you’re going to give her a generic pop ballad?? It’s not like. The worst song it’s fine but it’s definitely my least favorite Shioriko solo 😔 which makes me sad because I love her so much…maybe it’ll grow on me but for right now it’s my least favorite solo on this album like again it’s not horrible but I’m a little disappointed because imo her outfit choices built it up to be something it isn’t ykwim??? Maybe that’ll change but for now it’s kinda meh imo :/

🎩 “Lemonade” : 7/10 - So we’ve gone from a Taylor Swift song in 2006 to Avril Lavigne song to Avril Lavigne b-side and now we’ve circled back to a b-side on a Disney pop star’s album,honestly I’m loving Mia’s song journey chdjdj but this is probably my favorite out of the slower songs,it’s just cute and boppy Mia has one of my favorite voices in Nijigaku + I think she can pull off a lot of different concepts w/ this being no exception - not much else to say,it’s just a nice song (and I’m glad that they’ve dialed it back w/ the weird lyrics for her…for a second there she always got the slightly suspicious lyrics but this time it’s decent)

🪽 “5201314 (I Love You Forever)” : 10/10 - WHOA!!!! Lanzhu bringing in the HEAT after all of the slower songs before her,oh my g o d this song is amazing :0 I like that she speaks Chinese more,I like that it sounds like video game BGM,this might have topped Ye Mingzhu for me when it comes to Lanzhu solos like…that intro alone slapped me in the face but in the best way possible WOW this song is awesome,as expected of the queen herself to end this set of solos with a bang

🌈 “Fly with You!!” : 9/10 - Usually Nijigaku’s group songs aren’t really my thing,but this one is nice :] it makes me think of like…Hirogaru Precure for some reason even tho I haven’t seen a single episode of any Pretty Cure series cjdjdj it’s a little orchestral but also a good cheer up song idk what it is,but it’s probably one of my fave group songs now

[mizuki-foreshadowing]

Rui: Runaway Thought Process; Part 1

This is a side story for What's On Your Mind - Exciting Picnic. Rui and Nene run into Mizuki, Ena, Airi, and Shizuku again before heading back down the mountain. Rui is worried about Mizuki but, despite knowing her well, isn't able to read her. All he knows is she won't tell him anything.

During the reunion, Airi, Shizuku, and Ena each give a heartfelt thanks to Rui and Nene, Nene remarking to herself about Airi and Shizuku's idol auras. But Mizuki doesn't say a word.

We the readers have Mizuki's point of view which not even Ena, who dearly wants to know it, has any idea of, much less Rui, who Mizuki's been (much more successfully) keeping at a distance.

Despite deciding after Secret Distance to swear off closeness with N25, Ena isn't letting Mizuki make that decision for her, and Mizuki learns both that Ena can't be misdirected by her usual tactics and also that despite herself, Mizuki wants to help Ena.

Those forces will conflict until they eventually become disastrous, but Rui catches an inkling of what might be going on, same as he had back when he saw Mizuki the day he (almost certainly) resolved to be on the mountain at the same time as her. He sees Mizuki dejected and distressed, letting Airi and Shizuku cover for her and draw everyone's attention away, so that she doesn't have to mask when she's feeling so much.

However, Mizuki catches Rui's concerned look for her, and learns Airi and Shizuku aren't enough to let her hide and stew a little longer with her feelings. She puts the mask back on and Rui knows it.

Interestingly, and sadly, Rui laments that Mizuki being on her guard now means there's no way he can express his concern for her or learn anymore what's wrong.

It carries a certain sting, hinting at what may have happened between them in junior high to get their friendship to take a break and become estranged: Rui's been shut off by Mizuki like this before, and knows there's nothing he can do.

Nene, who does value Rui's pain and concern, asks him what's bothering him. He tries to shrug it off but Nene already knows it's about Mizuki. She asks Rui if he should go catch up to Mizuki, and talk to her, if he's feeling this way. Rui gives an excuse and shuts down the conversation.

Rui reflects on Mizuki telling him bye just now, trying to dissect what little Mizuki will give him as to what's causing her so much distress, but ultimately, he just can't read her.