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The Boy and the Heron (Kimitachi wa dô ikiru ka), Hayao Miyazaki (2023)

[randomrichards]

THE BOY AND THE HERON:

Boy stewing in grief

Enters a world of life and death

Learning how to live

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The Boy and the Heron

Movies watched in 2023

The Boy and the Heron (2023, Japan)

Director & Writer: Hayao Miyazaki

Mini-review:

What a wonderful film. I knew Hayao Miyazaki would not disappoint me, but I didn't think I'd love The Boy and the Heron this much. I'm really glad I stayed away from all the promotional material, as Ghibli originally intended, cause that allowed me to be taken by surprise by this story, this world and these characters. It's definitely Miyazaki's weirdest and most esoteric film, and one of his most ambitious too. But that Ghibli magic we all love so much is as present as ever, and the movie is just so original. I really can't think of any other films like this one, and it kept me enthralled during its entire run. Its fascinating rumination on life, death and grief takes center stage through some of the smoothest and most delightful animation I have ever seen. Not to mention the character and creature designs, which are among Miyazaki's most fun work. To sum up, this is a must-watch for any Ghibli fans, and I recommend going in as blind as possible.

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The Boy and the Heron Review- (Miami GEMS 2023) Miyazaki Gave It The Old College Try But This Film Isn't One of His Best Offerings

The Boy and the Heron is directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director of such films as Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and The Wind Rises, among others. He was rumored to have retired, but inexplicably, after ten years, he’s back with another animated film. This time, it’s of a more personal nature. It’s a love letter to his son. Mahito Maki (Soma Santoki)  is a young 112-year-old boy who has…

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The Boy and the Heron (2023, Japan)

Starring: Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura, Shohei Hino, Ko Shibasaki, Takuya Kimura

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

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1993 Kanagawa Prefectural Hall:  Photographby Fumio Kosakai. From the left, Keiji Haino, Mayuko Hino, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Kim Gordon, Shohei Iwasaki, Fumio Kosakai, Naohiro Ukawa, Masaya Nakahara, Merzbow, Mitsuhiro Hayashida, Masonna, and Thurston Moore.

I mean... fuck

[cinemphatic]

Gozu 牛頭 (2003) dir Takashi Miike

[frankenpagie]

10.26.18

(5)

[justfilms]

#461 Gozu - Takashi Miike 2003

[asianpoplover143]

High&Low Version now:

MUGEN

Miura Tatsuomi(Kohaku): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Takamura Tsukumo (Tsukumo): Burn the house down.

Kohaku: And what did you do?

Tsukumo: I made dinner.

Kohaku:

Tsukumo:

Kohaku:

Tsukumo: And burnt the house down.

AMAMIYA BROTHERS

Amamiya Takeru (Takeru): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Amamiya Masaki (Masaki)/Amamiya Hiroto (Hiroto): Burn the house down.

Takeru: And what did you do?

Masaki/Hiroto: I made dinner.

Takeru:

Masaki/Hiroto:

Takeru:

Masaki/Hiroto: And burnt the house down.

SANNOH

Hino Junpei (Cobra): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Kurosaki Teppei (Tetsu): Burn the house down.

Cobra: And what did you do?

Tetsu: I made dinner.

Cobra:

Tetsu:

Cobra:

Tetsu: And burnt the house down.

SANNOH

Asahina Yamato (Yamato): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Kataoka Chiharu (Chiharu): Burn the house down.

Yamato: And what did you do?

Chiharu: I made dinner.

Yamato:

Chiharu:

Yamato:

Chiharu: And burnt the house down.

SANNOH

Harada Noboru (Noboru): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Dan Kazuya (Dan): Burn the house down.

Noboru: And what did you do?

Dan: I made dinner.

Noboru:

Dan:

Noboru:

Dan: And burnt the house down.

WHITE RASCALS (Obviously there is no white, so the other color would be black that is the opposite of white)

Mutsugi (Rocky): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

White Rascals: Burn the house down.

Rocky: And what did you do?

White Rascals: I made dinner.

Rocky:

White Rascals:

Rocky:

White Rascals: And burnt the house down.

OYA HIGH

Yoshiki Murayama (Murayama): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Hideto Furuya (Furuya)/Kotaro Seki (Seki): Burn the house down.

Murayama: And what did you do?

Furuya/Seki: I made dinner.

Murayama:

Furuya/Seki:

Murayama:

Furuya/Seki: And burnt the house down.

OYA HIGH

Yosuke Todoroki (Todoroki): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Yosuke Shibaman(Shibaman)/Tsuji: Burn the house down.

Todoroki: And what did you do?

Shibaman/Tsuji: I made dinner.

Todoroki:

Shibaman/Tsuji:

Todoroki:

Shibaman/Tsuji: And burnt the house down.

OYA HIGH

Takajo Tsukasa (Taukasa): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Hanaoka Fujio (Fujio)/Nishikawa Yasushi (Yasushi)/Shohei Nakaoka (Nakaoka)/Dai Nakagoshi (Nakagoshi)/Yokoyama Kiyoshi (Kiyoshi)/Rest of Oya High: Burn the house down.

Tsukasa: And what did you do?

Fujio/Yasushi/Nakaoka/Nakagoshi/Kiyoshi/Rest of Oya High: I made dinner.

Tsukasa:

Fujio/Yasushi/Nakaoka/Nakagoshi/Kiyoshi/Rest of Oya High:

Tsukasa:

Fujio/Yasushi/Nakaoka/Nakagoshi/Kiyoshi/Rest of Oya High: And burnt the house down.

RUDE BOYS

Smoky: What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Rude Boys: Burn the house down.

Smoky: And what did you do?

Rude Boys: I made dinner.

Smoky:

Rude Boys:

Smoky:

Rude Boys: And burnt the house down.

DARUMA IKKA

Norihisa Hyuga (Hyuga): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Kato Shuu (Kato)/Rest of Daruma Ikka: Burn the house down.

Hyuga: And what did you do?

Kato/Rest of Daruma Ikka: I made dinner.

Hyuga:

Kato/Rest of Daruma Ikka:

Hyuga:

Kato/Rest of Daruma Ikka: And burnt the house down.

DARUMA IKKA

Norihisa Hyuga (Hyuga): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Daruma Babies: Burn the house down.

Hyuga: And what did you do?

Daruma Babies: I made dinner.

Hyuga:

Daruma Babies:

Hyuga:

Daruma Babies: And burnt the house down.

MIGHTY WARRIORS+KURYU GROUP (There is no gray or gold, so the other color would be purple for the MW and pink for KG that are different from the other ones)

ICE+Tatsuhito Ryu (Ryu): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

BERNIE/PEARL/JESSE/PHO/DIDDY/ARK/GLOCK/9: Burn the house down.

ICE+RYU: And what did you do?

BERNIE/PEARL/JESSE/PHO/DIDDY/ARK/GLOCK/9: I made dinner.

ICE+RYU:

BERNIE/PEARL/JESSE/PHO/DIDDY/ARK/GLOCK/9:

ICE+RYU:

BERNIE/PEARL/JESSE/PHO/DIDDY/ARK/GLOCK/9: And burnt the house down.

DOUBT+SENOMON HIGH

Hayashi Ranmaru (Ranmaru): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Hirai/Takano Masato (Masato)/Amagai Kohei/Suzaki Ryo/Amahisa Sabo (Saboten)/Tsudanuma: Burn the house down.

Ranmaru: And what did you do?

Hirai/Masato/Kohei/Ryo/Saboten/Tsudanuma: I made dinner.

Ranmaru:

Hirai/Masato/Kohei/Ryo/Saboten/Tsudanuma:

Ranmaru:

Hirai/Masato/Kohei/Ryo/Saboten/Tsudanuma: And burnt the house down.

KAMASAKA HIGH

Himuro Reiji (Reiji): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Kazushi Iwatsugu (Gandhi): Burn the house down.

Reiji: And what did you do?

Gandhi: I made dinner.

Reiji:

Gandhi:

Reiji:

Gandhi: And burnt the house down.

EBARA HIGH (There is no yellow, so the other color would be orange that is close)

Shoji Sameoka (Sameoka): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Kazami Jin (Fujin)/Uenari Masato/(Raijin): Burn the house down.

Sameoka: And what did you do?

Fujin/Raijin: I made dinner.

Sameoka:

Fujin/Raijin:

Sameoka:

Fujin/Raijin: And burnt the house down.

HOUSEN ACADEMY (There is no gray or white, so the other color would be black that is the opposite of white and “close” to gray)

Ueda Sachio (Sachio): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Sabakan/Sawamura Shoji (Sawamura)/Shida Kenzo (Shidaken)/Eimei Jinkawa (Jinkawa): Burn the house down.

Sachio: And what did you do?

Sabakan/Sawamura/Shidaken/Jinkawa: I made dinner.

Sachio:

Sabakan/Sawamura/Shidaken/Jinkawa:

Sachio:

Sabakan/Sawamura/Shidaken/Jinkawa: And burnt the house down.

HOUSEN ACADEMY

Odajima Yuken (Yuken): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Tokuyama Monji (Monji): Burn the house down.

Yuken: And what did you do?

Monji: I made dinner.

Yuken:

Monji:

Yuken:

Monji: And burnt the house down.

SUZURAN HIGH

Misaki Mario (Rao): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Kansuke Seta (Seta): Burn the house down.

Rao: And what did you do?

Seta: I made dinner.

Rao:

Seta:

Rao:

Seta: And burnt the house down.

SUZURAN HIGH

Takehiko Mashii (Mercy): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Kamui Ito (Kamui): Burn the house down.

Mercy: And what did you do?

Kamui: I made dinner.

Mercy:

Kamui:

Mercy:

Kamui: And burnt the house down.

SUZURAN HIGH

Takehiko Mashii (Mercy): What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Miyauchi Kozo (Binzo)/Yamaguchi Magoroku (Magoroku): Burn the house down.

Mercy: And what did you do?

Binzo/Magoroku: I made dinner.

Mercy:

Binzo/Magoroku:

Mercy:

Binzo/Magoroku: And burnt the house down.

Kaisei: What is the one thing I told you not to do?

Takahide: Burn the house down.

Kaisei: And what did you do?

Takahide: I made dinner.

Kaisei:

Takahide:

Kaisei:

Takahide: And burnt the house down.

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anone Ep. 6 (Sub. Esp.)

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MASTERLIST

Haikyuu

Karasuno

Daichi Sawamura / Kōshi Sugawara / Asahi Azumane / Yū Nishinoya / Ryunosuke Tanaka / Chikara Enoshita / Hisashi Kinoshita / Kazuhito Narita / Tobio Kageyama / Shoyo Hinata / Kei Tsukishima / Tadashi Yamaguchi / Keishin Ukai / Ittetsu Takeda / Kiyoko Shimizu / Hitoka Yachi

Nekoma

Tetsuro Kuroo / Nobuyuki Kai / Morisuke Yaku / Taketora Yamamoto / Kenma Kozume / Levi Haiba / Shohei Fukunaga

Inarizaki High

Shinsuke Kita /Aran Ojiro / Atsumu Miya / Rintaro Suna / Osamu Miya

Aoba Johsai

Toru Oikawa / Issei Matsukawa / Hajime Iwaizumi / Takahiro Hanamaki / Yutaro Kindaichi / Akira Kunimi / Kentaro Kyotani

Shiratorizawa Academy

Wakatoshi Ushijima / Eita Semi / Reon Ohira / Satori Tendo / Tsutomu Goshiki / Kenjiro Shirabu

Fukurodani Academy

Kotaro Bokuto / Keiji Akaashi / Yamato Sarukui / Akinori Konoha

Beastars

Main Characters

Legoshi / Louis / Haru

Shishigumi

Melon / Ibuki / Free / Agata / Dolph / Jinma / Hino / Miguel / Sabu / Dope

Drama Club

Pina / Juno / Billy / Aoba / Tao / Ellen / Shelia / Riz

701 Boys

Collot / Jack / Voss / Durham / Miguno

Black Market and others

Gosha / Yafya / Gohin / Rokume / Kyuu / San / Seven / Ogma / Cosmo

My Hero Academia

Heroes 

Hawks / Mirko / Aizawa / Endeavor / All Might / Present Mic / Midnight / Vlad King / Gang Orca / Mandalay / Fat Gum / Mrs. Joke

Villians

Shigaraki Tomura / Dabi / Toga / Twice / Stain / Kurogiri / Giran / Mr. Compress / Overhaul / Lady Nagant

Class 1A

Momo Yaoyorozu / Shoto Todoroki / Katsuki Bakugo / Tenya Ida / Fumikage Tokoyami / Mezo Shoji / Mashirao Ojiro / Eijiro Kirishima / Yuga Aoyama / Mina Ashido / Tsuyu Asui / Ochaco Uraraka / Denki Kaminari / Koji Koda / Rikido Sato / kyoka Jiro / Hanta Sero / Toru Hagakure / Izuku Midoriya / Minoru Mineta / Hitoshi Shinsou / Hatsume Mei (don't ask why she's here)

Class 1B

Itsuka Kendo / Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu / Juzo Honenuki / Neito Monoma / Shihai Kuroiro / Yosetsu Awase / Sen Kaibara / Togaru Kamakiri / Yui Kodai / Kinoko Komori / Ibara Shiozaki / Jurota Shishida / Nirengeki Shoda / Pony Tsunotori / Kosei Tsuburaba / Setsuna Tokage / Manga Fukidashi / Kojiro Bondo / Reiko Yanagi / Hiryu Rin

The Big Three

Tamaki Amajiki / Mirio Togata / Nejire Hado

Shiketsu High School

Inasa Yoarashi / Seiji Shishikura / Camie Utsushimi

Ketsubustu Academy High School

Yo Shindo

Isamu Academy High School

Romero Fujimi / Habuku Mongoose / Kashiko Sekigai

Citizens and others

Rody Soul / Melissa Shield / David Shield / Natsuo Todoroki / Fuyumi Todoroki / Eri (platonic) / Kota (platonic)

Magi 

Main Characters

Aladdin / Ali Baba / Morgiana / Hakuryuu Ren

Kou Empire

Kouen Ren / Koumei Ren / Kohua Ren / Hakuei Ren / Kougyoku Ren / Judar / Koubun Ka

Reim Empire

Muu Alexius / Myron Alexius / Lo'lo / Yaqut / Titus Alexius

Sindria 

Sinbad / Ja'far / Masrur / Hinahoho / Yamraiha / Sharrkan / Drakon / Pisti / Spartos / Yunan

Magnostadt

Myers / Doron / Sphintus Carmen / Marga (platonic)

AOS and others

Cassim / Serendine / Barbarossa / Mystras / Pipirika / Rurumu / Fatima / Takeruhiko / Vittel

Demon Slayer

Slayers

Tanjiro Kamado / Zenitsu Agatsuma / Inosuke Hashibira / Nezuko Kamado / Genya Shinazugawa / Kanao Tsuyuri / Senjuro Rengoku / Aoi Kanzaki

Hashira

Giyu Tomioka / Mitsuri Kanroji / Obanai Iguro / Sanemi Shinazugawa / Gyomei Himejima / Muichiro Tokito / Shinobu Kocho / Tengen Uzui + wives / Kyojuro Rengoku / Kagaya Ubuyashiki + family

Demons

Kokushibo / Douma / Akaza / Nakime / Kaigaku / Daki / Gyutaro / Tamayo / Yushiro / Muzan Kibutsuji

Swordsmiths

Hotaru Haganezuka

Attack on Titan

Marley

Zeke Yeager / Reiner Braun / Porco Galliard / Pieck Finger / Gabi Braun / Falco Grice / Colt Grice / Annie Leonhart  / Yelena / Onyankopon / Niccolo / Bertholdt Hoover

Paradis

Eren Yeager / Armin Arlert / Mikasa Ackerman / Jean Kirschtein / Connie Springer / Sasha Braus / Hange Zoe / Levi Ackerman / Floch Forster / Historia Reiss / Marco Bott / Hitch Dreyse

Great Pretender

Makoto Edamura / Abigail Jones / Laurent Thierry / Cynthia Moore / Dorothy / Seiji Ozaki / Clark Ibrahim / Thomas Meyer

Cowboy Bebop

Spike Spiegel / Jet Black / Vicious / Faye Valentine / Julia / Grencia Mars / Andy / Electra / Vincent Volaju / Ed (platonic)

This will be the fandoms and characters I'll be writing for. Updates don't happen often but I'll try my best :)

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Shinji, Reina, & Kiryu - I Am the One Who Protects Serena! [RGGO] - Ch. 3-4, Epilogue

Part 1 / Part 2

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Previously: Kiryu leaves Not-Rikiya in charge of guarding Serena and Reina, but it’s not clear who is babysitting who given how it backfires to the tune of 30 million yen. Shinji learns how it feels to have a Mom Friend, and together he and Reina prove that they can actually hold a conversation without mentioning Kiryu even once (aka the Kiryu-Bechdel test), which is impressive given that they are almost exclusively Y1 characters :V

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CHAPTER 3

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|2 days after Shinji was struck by Hino Real Estate . . .|

{A door opens as Shinji is kicked out.}

Loan shark Man: “You’re borrowing from other places as well! I can’t lend money to a guy like that! Go home!”

Shinji: “Damn . . . next. This loan shark around here . . .”

----

Shinji: “Damn . . . I’ve contacted everywhere I can go. Is it impossible to borrow more from financial institutions . . . ? Shit . . . I have to make 30 million yen somehow . . . I ran around a lot and got 1 million . . . Pity . . . . . . No, not yet. There must be some other way to make money . . . even if it resorts to selling internal organs . . .”

{There’s a crunch of gravel as someone approaches.}

Thin Man: “. . . Oi, Shinji. Isn’t that Shinji? I saw you talking to a loan shark a while ago. What happened to you?”

Shinji: “Sho . . . Shohei . . .”

Shohei: “Are you having money troubles? Then talk to me. Aren’t we friends since we were kids?”

Shinji: “Eh . . . ? R-Really . . . ? . . . N-No, no. This is my problem. I can’t burden you . . . !”

Shohei: “Don’t say that. Lending money to a friend is no big deal.”

Shinji: “No . . . I can’t afford it. I can manage on my own . . .”

Shohei: “Haw . . . there’s a time and place to say that . . . I think it’s a good sense of responsibility to do things yourself . . . But what’s the point of relying on loan sharks? . . . Are you saying you can afford that?”

Shinji: “. . . !”

Shohei: “. . . Rather than solving the problem, is it more important for you not to burden me?”

Shinji: “. . . . . . ?! . . . I’m a fool. Even though Reina-san told me . . . I’m still doing things by myself irresponsibly . . .”

{Shinji drops to the ground in a deep bow.}

Shohei: “?!”

Shinji: “. . . Shohei, please! Lend me some money! I will definitely return the borrowed amount, even if I have to take a part-time job! Through any means . . . I need money!!!!”

Shohei: “. . . So you’re asking me to lend you money. Kneeling on the ground, too. So . . . how much do you need?”

Shinji: “30 million . . .”

Shohei: “3-30 million?!”

Shinji: “I won’t borrow that much from you . . . but I want you to lend as much as you can. I . . . the seeds sown because of me . . . can’t be collected with just any hand.”

Shohei: “. . . Understood. I’m going to scrounge up the money, so please wait a moment.”

Shinji: “I’m sorry! I’m grateful!”

Shohei: “Heh . . . do you remember I work for a real estate agent? When you move next time, why don’t you sign up at my business instead of apologizing?”

----

Shohei: “. . . Here. It’s not a big amount, but this is the most I can lend you now. I’m a poor man.”

Shinji: “. . . That’s not true. It really helps . . .”

Tough Punk A: “Look~ I saw that~. Oniisan, did you receive a roll of bills just now?”

Tough Punk B: “We’re in trouble because we need spending money.  . . . Isn’t that money for sharing?”

Tough Punk A: “Yeah yeah, but we’re nice. Half is fine.”

Shinji: “. . . Half is fine? You have any idea how important this money is? This is the money Shohei scrounged up for me. I’m not handing over a single yen.”

Tough Punk A: “Hmm . . . you talk big for someone so scrawny.  . . . Looks like I have to show you what pain is!”

Shinji: “I don’t feel like leaving . . . if you’re determined, then I’ll be your opponent.”

Tough Punk B: “Don’t act so tough!! Hand over that money!!!!”

{Shinji beats up the punks.}

----

|And . . . on the 3rd promised day.|

Reina: “. . . Shinji-kun. How was it?”

Shinji: “. . . . . . Reina-san. I’m really sorry.  . . . . . . I managed to scrounge up 30 million. Please pay Hino Real Estate with this.”

Reina: “. . . ! Amazing . . . how did you get this money . . .”

Shinji: “. . . A bit of it is from a loan shark. After that I went to friends around and bowed my head . . . I asked and borrowed the rest.”

Reina: “Lo-Loan shark . . . ?! Shinji-kun, you reached out to such a place?!”

Shinji: “It’s fine. . . . It’s my responsibility, so I can’t be choosy about the means. Well . . . the loanshark only lent me a million, most of the money was thanks to my friends . . .”

Reina: “. . . I see. So, how was it? What are your sentiments about relying on other people instead of holding out on your own?”

Shinji: “. . . . . . It was really hard. I needed money because of my mistake . . . and then to have to ask others for help . . . It was painful . . . and pitiful . . . I realized just how useless I am.”

Reina: “. . . That’s correct. Relying on others is not easy at all. Everyone wants to solve things by themselves if possible . . . But if there is something you can’t solve by yourself, you have to admit that and rely on other people. I think that’s a kind of strength.”

Shinji: “. . . . . . . . . Yeah.”

Reina: “Fufu, but Shinji-kun managed to prepare the money. The 30 million I prepared will go to waste . . .”

Shinji: “Reina-san has money ready too?!”

Reina: “Yeah, of course. To protect my shop. I relied heavily on my customers to prepare it. To be honest, I pulled together too much. It’s in my account right now so it’s not here.”

Shinji: “Whoa . . . Reina-san is incredible . . .”

Reina: “It looks like we have a little more time before the guys from Hino Real Estate arrive . . . I wonder if I should go buy what I need for tonight’s opening now.”

Shinji: “Oh, then I’ll look after the place. I don’t want to carry around 30 million . . .”

Reina: “Fufu, that’s better. It would be difficult carrying that around and losing it.”

----

Hino: “. . . Oi, what are you talking about? Did they get in touch and say they had 30 million already?”

Mochizuki: “Ye . . . Yes. To be able to prepare that in 3 days . . .”

Hino: “So it’s ready?! What are we going to do?!”

Mochizuki: “Th-That’s . . .”

Hino: “The tenancy is slipping through our hands!! Damn it . . . what to do . . . hm?”

Mochizuki: “Damn it . . . that female shopkeeper . . . with such a triumphant look . . .”

Hino: “. . . Mochizuki. I’ll contact the Kinmo Family. Doesn’t matter how much it costs. Let’s capture that woman.”

Mochizuki: “. . . Eh? Do-Do you want to kill her?!”

Hino: “. . . . . . If that woman doesn’t give up the shop.”

----

Shinji: “. . . It’s late. Reina-san. I wonder if she bought a bunch of stuff.”

{The phone at the bar rings.}

Shinji: “The phone? What do I do . . . should I answer . . . ? . . . . . . Hello, this is Serena.”

Reina: “Shi-Shinji-kun!! Help me! Someone’s searching for me right now . . . !

Shinji: “Eh?! I-Is this Reina-san?! Who on earth is searching for you . . . ?!”

Reina: “I don’t know who the group is . . . I think it’s yakuza. I saw President Hino nearby . . . must be accomplices . . . !”

Shinji: “Hino . . . ?! Damn . . . that bastard . . . ! Where is Reina-san now?!”

Reina: “I . . . I’m in the telephone booth in the Hotel District . . . kyah!”

Rough Voice A: “I found her!”

Reina: “No! Let go . . . mmph!!!!”

Rough Voice B: “Oi, get her in the car quickly!!”

Shinji: “. . . ! Reina-san are you okay?! Reina-san!! Reina-san!!!!”

Telephone: “. . .”

Shinji: “. . . . . . Damn it!”

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-END-

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CHAPTER 4

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Shinji: “. . . It’s useless. Reina-san could be anywhere. That bastard Hino, where on earth did he take her . . . Those guys from Hino Real Estate, what are they going to do with Reina-san . . . Are they going to intimidate her? But I don’t think Reina-san will crack . . . worst case scenario is they’ll kill her . . . Damn it . . what should I do . . .”

{The door opens.}

Shohei: “Shinji!”

Shinji: “. . . Shohei?!”

Shohei: “. . . You called me because you didn’t know about the yakuza affiliated with Hino Real Estate, didn’t you? So I asked around and found out! Hino Real Estate is often found hanging around with the Kinmo Family.”

Shinji: “. . . Really?!”

Shohei: “Yeah, it’s said that they specialize in kidnapping and intimidation and often use the 7th warehouse on the wharf.”

Shinji: “Alright, I’m heading there now . . . . . . No, it’s no good. If I go alone, I can’t do anything if Reina-san is surrounded . . . . . . I can’t afford to make the same mistake again.  . . . Shohei!”

Shohei: “What is it?”

Shinji: “I’m sorry, I know you’re a civilian . . . but please let me ask another favor.”

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{A phone rings.}

Kiryu: “. . . Hello, this is Kiryu.”

Shinji: “. . . Aniki! This is Shinji! I’m in a hurry so I’ll make this brief! Reina-san . . . she was taken by those from Hino Real Estate. I’m headed towards the 7th warehouse on the wharf to help.”

Kiryu: “What?!”

Shinji: “. . . Aniki. I’m sorry I got into this situation while I was here.  . . . I will protect Reina-san even if it costs me my life. If something happens to me . . . I beg of you.”

{Shinji hangs up.}

Kiryu: “. . . . . . Shinji.”

{Kiryu runs out of the hotel room.}

----

Hino: “. . . Don’t be stubborn. Reina-san, was it? You don’t want to be killed, do you? If you tell us where you deed is and give up the shop, you can go home safely.  . . . Do we have your answer?”

Reina: “. . . . . . No. Such an important shop . . . I can’t give it to the likes of you.”

Hino: “You want to be hurt?!”

{Hino hits Reina.}

Reina: “Uguh . . . ! cough cough . . . “

Hino: “Haa . . . haa . . . I won’t forgive you just because you’re a woman. I’m looking forward to seeing how much I can hurt you before you break.  . . . Do what you want with her until she gives up the shop.”

Kinmo Family Member A: “. . . Hehe. That’s quite the perk. We can do other things besides hitting her, right?”

Kinmo Family Member B: “Hehe . . . don’t break her too quickly. I’m looking forward to my turn . . .”

Reina: “. . . Kuh!”

???: “Get away from Reina-san!”

Hino & Mochizuki: “?!”

Shinji: “Hurry up . . . or I’ll go straight to the police with this video camera that captured the whole story!”

Reina: “. . . Shinji-kun!”

Hino: “! O-Oi! Do something about him!!”

Kinmo Family Member A: “. . . Getting in the way while we’re in the middle of something good. I’ll kill you!”

Shinji: “. . . Alright. Then follow me!! I’m going to the police as soon as possible!”

{Shinji runs off, followed closely by the two yakuza.}

Hino: “. . . Hm. Those two borrowed from the Kinmo Family to help are a super martial arts duo. There’s no chance that punk will win.”

Reina: “That . . . Shinji-kun . . . !”

----

Shinji: “If I can attract their attention this far . . . Guaah!!”

{Shinji drops to the ground from a heavy blow to his leg by a metal pipe.}

Kinmo Family Member A: “. . . Finally caught you. You gave us quite the run around.”

Kinmo Family Member B: “Let’s break his limbs so he can’t go anywhere. I want to hurry up and do things with that woman.”

Shinji: “. . . Heh, the dirty face matches the dirty words.”

Kinmo Family Member B: “. . . Ah?”

Shinji: “I can’t let you do that! I will protect Reina-san . . . !”

Kinmo Family Member A: “Heh, you keep saying that. Even though you’re dragging one leg from the previous blow.”

Kinmo Family Member B: “Let’s break the rest of his limbs and let him know . . . that he should start thinking about himself!!!!”

{Shinji tries to fight off the other yakuza.}

Shinji: “Haa . . . haa . . . Guaaah!!!!”

{Shinji drops to the ground from a heavy blow to his other leg by a metal pipe.}

Kinmo Family Member A: “Haa . . . haa . . . that took longer than I expected. But . . . it’s over.”

Kinmo Family Member B: “If both legs are broken, you can’t stand anymore. You and that woman are finished.”

Shinji: “He . . . hehe . . . is . . . that so?”

Hino: “Who-Who are you!!!!”

Kinmo Family Member A and B: “?!”

----

Shohei: “Reina-san, right? I came to help . . . !”

Reina: “Eh? You are . . . ?!”

Shohei: “. . . I’m Shinji’s friend. He asked me to help Reina-san while he attracts attention.”

Reina: “Was that so . . .”

Shohei: “Let’s leave quickly . . . I’m bringing a car around outside right away!”

Reina: “B-But Shinji-kun . . . ?”

Shohei: “He said he had another way to escape! Let’s go quickly!”

{Reina and Shohei run away. The squealing of tires can be heard.}

Hino: “Damn it! What are you doing! Chase them!”

Mochizuki: “No, I’m not good at that . . .”

Hino: “Shit!”

{The door opens as the Kinmo Family members drag Shinji in.}

Kinmo Family Member A: “. . . We’ve captured this guy, what happened?”

Hino: “What happened?! That woman was stolen away from me! Chase them!”

Shinji: “. . . Heh, it’s useless. Those two will soon be with the police . . . with evidence of your wrongdoing recorded on a video camera separate from mine.”

Hino: “What did you say . . . ?!”

Shinji: “I called the police before I stepped in here. They’re rushing in soon. You guys . . . lose.”

Hino: “Shit . . . this kid . . .”

Kinmo Family Member A: “. . . What should we do?”

Hino: “. . . We’ll have no choice but to deceive the police. Anyway, get rid of this kid and sink him in the sea. There’s a chance he could escape, so don’t let him. Make sure to kill him here.”

Shinji: “. . . Heh, I was prepared for something like this . . . I can’t move my arms or legs anymore . . .”

Kinmo Family Member A: “Certainly . . . shall I crack his head open? That’s the most reliable method.”

Shinji: “. . . . . . Aniki. Somehow, Reina-san . . . I protected her. The rest . . . I leave to you . . .”

Kinmo Family Member A: “Stop talking nonsense . . . now die!!!!”

{The yakuza drops to the floor from a punch.}

Kiryu: “. . . . . . You endured well, Shinji.”

Shinji: “A . . . niki . . . why are you here . . .”

Kiryu: “. . . After your phone call to me, I had Nishiki drive as fast as he could. Reina seems to be safe.”

Shinji: “Y-Yes . . . Reina-san . . . escaped.”

Kiryu: “. . . I see. Well done, Shinji.”

Shinji: “He . . . hehe . . . if Aniki is here . . . I’m . . . relieved . . .”

{Shinji passes out.}

Kiryu: “. . .”

Hino: “Who-Who are you . . . !”

Kiryu: “. . . The one you hurt, Shinji . . . I’m his aniki. Thank you for taking care of my younger brother . . . I’ll return the favor plenty.”

{The screen fades to black as Kiryu beats everyone up.}

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-END-

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EPILOGUE

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Shinji: “This is . . . a hospital? Ow!”

Reina: “Good! Shinji-kun woke up!”

Shinji: “Re-Reina-san . . . and Aniki . . . oh, right. I got help from Aniki . . . . . . . . . Re-Reina-san! What happened with the guys from Hino Real Estate?!”

Reina: “Hino, Mochizuki, and the members of the Kinmo Family were defeated by Kiryu-chan and caught by the police. It seems that the video camera Shohei-kun possessed perfectly captured evidence of me getting hurt. The tape where Shinji-kun brawled was collected and destroyed by Kiryu-chan, so don’t worry--”

Reina: “The turmoil has been peacefully resolved! There’s nothing to worry about.”

Shinji: “. . . Is that so. That’s good . . .”

Reina: “Ah, Shohei-kun has left his seat now, but he was here a while ago. He’ll be back soon.”

Shinji: “That’s right . . . he helped me out a lot . . . I haven’t given him a lot of thanks . . .”

Kiryu: “It looks like there were other things that occurred.”

Shinji: “. . . Yes. . . . Does Aniki know everything that happened?”

Kiryu: “. . . Yeah. I heard from Reina.”

Shinji: “. . . Is that so. I’m really sorry, Aniki. I . . . couldn’t protect Serena after all. I’m just a nuisance for Reina-san . . . because of that, I invited the situation that got Reina captured . . . I disappointed Aniki . . . I’m sorry for being a pitiful younger brother . . .”

Kiryu: “. . . What are you saying? Don’t apologize.”

Shinji: “Eh? But . . .”

Kiryu: “Certainly . . . what you did isn’t admirable. I also heard you were bothersome at Serena. But . . . you risked your life so Reina could escape . . . she was rescued safely. I don’t think you have anything to be sorry about.”

Shinji: “A-Aniki . . .”

Reina: “Yup. Although a lot of things happened, in the end, Shinji-kun was cool. It was great that I was able to prepare 30 million yen properly, and I can cancel the various debts with that money.”

Shinji: “No, the 30 million . . . ah! That money, what happened to it?!”

Reina: “That money is in Serena. I hid it under the counter because it was dangerous.”

Shinji: “I-I see. How many days has it been?”

Reina: “10 days. Shinji-kun, you slept the whole time.”

{Shinji immediately sits up and attempts to get out of bed.}

Shinji: “D-Damn!! Ow! It hurts . . . !”

Kiryu: “Oi oi, what’s wrong Shinji? You shouldn’t move . . .”

Shinji: “That money . . . I borrowed it from a loan shark . . . If I don’t return it early the interest will be ridiculous . . . ! It hurts a lot but . . . I’m going out for a while . . . !”

{Shinji runs out while in pain.}

Reina: “Fufu . . .”

Kiryu: “. . . Truly a reliable guy.”

----

Shinji: “. . .”

Shinji: (I understand this time. I’m still . . . Aniki had to wipe my ass since I’m only a fledgling.  . . . Perhaps continuing to rely on other people and being helped by Aniki is a way to live. But someday, I’ll be like Aniki . . . present myself as a full-fledged man . . . !)

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-END-

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Masterlist

[clearui]

MusiClavies [Introduction & Characters]

Production:      ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス      (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings) Planning & Scenario:  かずら林檎  / Kazura Ringo Illustration & Character Design:  花邑まい  / Hanamura Mai 

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Introduction

"Instruments are played by human"-- or that how it should be.

The instruments you've met look like human, talk like human, and play by themselves.

However, these instruments have their own "scars."

Their encounters with you will release them from their past, and their tune shall change.

--You are the one who holds the key to the future.

      Characters

Heroine 綴葉みう / Tsuzuriha Miu

"I've always been drawn to them......for a long time."

She loves musical instruments since she was young. She just started working her dream job at her grandfather's musical instrument shop after she graduated from university.

She loves una-don (Eel bowl-> Rice bowl with seared/grilled eel on top)

    King of musical instrument, the divine melody shall descend! フォルテ / Forte CV. Komatsu Shohei

"Consider yourself blessed for being able to listen to music!"

Grand Piano Produced on: December 15th, 1727

A skilled musician who can play any kinds of instrument easily, and he believes that piano is a perfect instrument. His speech might make him seem self-important, but he respects human beings, especially human.

He has been witnessing humans' emotions, including the sorrow and tragedies caused by those emotions. He says those suffering humans "foolish", still he is the one who suffers the most.

     High and prestigious Stradivarius ヴェルニーチ / Vernice CV. Nojima Hirofumi

"If you think I'll perform for your sake, you are greatly mistaken."

Violin Produced on: February 21st, 1690

He's usually called Vi. He is once a Stradivarius violin that was lost. He detests humans due to what he experienced in the past, and he also hates being touched. He is very proud, thus he won't compromise with anyone.

Sound made violin grows deeper as it keeps being played. However, since he refused so many people, he does not have that much experience in music as well despite his written history.

     The Jazz performer who lost his dream クレイ / Cray CV. Hino Satoshi

"Can't sleep? Then, I'll play you a lullaby."

Alto Saxophone Produced on: April 3rd, 1945

He is a bright and friendly older brother figure who is good at taking care of others. He does not change whether he is talking with a person or musical.

He is rather amiable to humans and would gladly help anyone who needs. His specialty dish is New York clam chowder.

      Gentle and soothing tune アルク / Arc CV. Sakurai Takahiro

"I don't mind if it’s you...... then, will you?"

Cello Produced on: August 18th, 1840

He is composed and knowledgeable when it comes to music. He had performed so many times in the past to sooth his owners' hearts. Due to some reasons, he cannot perform any pieces now.

He likes human. He believes that musicals instruments are "cherished by people," and he gets happy when people loves him.

     Who wishes to love and be loved ルル / Lulu CV. Toyonaga Toshiyuki

"Adorable, aren't you? Then, won't you love me?"

Oboe d'amore Produced on: December 7th, 1903

He is the kind of person who cannot control his own emotions. He flirts a lot since he likes girl, as well he leaves them behind easily.

He does not hate humans, but he gets embarrassed when someone listens to his music, and that explains how he is not good at dealing with other people.

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Translated by clearui

[dramagoodies]

Profile Drama: Anone Romaji: Anone Japanese: あ の ね Director: Nobuo Mizuta Writer: Yuji Sakamoto Network: NTV Episodes: 10 (to be confirmed) Release Date: January 10, 2018 --Runtime: Wednesdays 22:00 Language: Japanese Country: Japan Synopsis The story begins with a girl (Suzu Hirose) who has no family, other than family loss She also gets lost from the right path and loses her view in life and is expelled from society. The girl was named Harika Tsujisawa and met a much older woman named Anone Hayashida (Yuko Tanaka). Cast Suzu Hirose as Harika Tsujisawa Yuko Tanaka as Anone Hayashida Satomi Kobayashi as Ruiko Aoba Sadao Abe as Kaji Mochimoto Eita as Riichi Nakaseko Shohei Hino as Manpei Hanafusa Reina Usui as Arisa Kasagi Yui Kitamura as Miku Amishima Katsumi Kiba as Kyosuke Hayashida Mitsuko Baisho as Masako Tamegai Hiroya Shimizu as Kanon-san

[dear-mrs-otome]

8 & 12!

From the Otome Q&A! Go ahead and ask me another if you’re curious!

8. If you could make any one LI in real life so you could date them, which would you pick and why?

Ok so...I love me some problematic 2D men. I do, and I am wholly unrepentant about it. But I also am sensible enough to realize that every last one of them would actually be The Worst possible boyfriend/partner in the history of ever, so don't expect to see Mitsunari, Ieyasu, etc etc on this list. If anything, over my many many years, I've learned that (I at least) want a few key things in a significant other:

Honesty

A sense of humor (because in my family growing up, teasing was shorthand for 'I love you')

Generosity

Patience

Dependability

A best friend

So really what I'm saying is, Shohei Aiba. I'd like to date Shohei Aiba from In Your Arms Tonight. Everything about that man is perfect and he would be the most wonderful husband/father/companion a person could ask for, from his ready jokes and easy smile to the way he always has his lady's back. He's flexible when he needs to be, but still stands up for himself and her when it's called for, and the only thing he truly wants is to see his woman happy. However and with WHOMEVER that may be. He's the best version of true unselfish love in the Voltage armada, I would argue.

Honorary mentions giving him a run for his money on all of the above points include Date Shigezane from SLBP, Kiriya Toma from Irresistible Mistakes, Aoshima Nagito from Scandal in the Spotlight, and Ichthys from Star Crosssed Myth.

12. What is your favorite plot from an otome game?

Alright, I'm going to cheat and break this into 3 parts, because it's a complicated answer.

- First, my favorite overall game plot ever belongs to a game that is a bit unconventional - Aloners. It's super indie, the artwork is on the threadbare side at best, and there's only one love interest so it barely even qualifies as a traditional otome at all. But I. Love. This. Game. The writing is spot on and it makes me forget everything that lacks in the art department, and I am utter trash (haha) for Trash.

Yes, you read that right. Your honeybunny in this game is a man named Trash.

But as far as plot goes, this game has it all. An amazing premise set in a post-apocalyptic world. (One day, the last man on earth finds a woman in his bed.) Plot twists (PLURAL!) that I never saw coming. A mystery wrapped through the entire thing that kept me guessing until the very end. An MC who's personality is entirely up to the player, and Trash's attitude and responses change accordingly over time. An incredibly believable romance forged between two very lost, lonely people, and even some smutty bits. AND IT IS FREE. If you haven't played this game yet, try it! What do you have to lose, literally?

- Secondly, my favorite overall game plot in the vein of a traditional otome is probably Nameless. Cheritz has an amazing way of taking something as simple as the 'slice of life' genre and ‘stereotypical’ characters, and finding methods of flipping all of your expectations on their heads. I never in a million, billion, zillion years thought I'd be crying over ball-joint dolls, or thinking about these characters and this game months after I'd finished playing, but I still do. Enough said.

- Thirdly, if we're talking about a particular route, my favorite plot for a route was almost certainly a three-way tie between Mitsunari and Ieyasu from SLBP (Mostly because I spent half of it with my jaw hanging open, amazed that this silly game about dating historical fictionalized samurai was GOING THERE and tackling these rough issues of abuse, suicidal tendencies, depression, and doing it as respectfully as they did, and showing us genuine positive character growth at the same time!) But the dark horse in this race is definitely Asuka Hino's route in Voltage's game Dangerous Seduction. I went into it expecting a flirty, younger man romance which is so usually not my type (seriously he calls you onee-chan for half of it, the little shit) and I came out the other side absolutely wrecked by the manipulation and intricacies and betrayal and depth and the sheer nail-biting will-he-won't-he rollercoaster ride of it all. If you haven't tried his route and you enjoy Nobuyuki or Ieyasu or other 'will stab you in the back with a smile' types, I highly recommend giving him a shot.