#to falling asleep for a few minutes

[atiredindividual]

So cold and dark and misty and wet outside.

Nice to spend an afternoon watching a science documentary, lay in bed with two fingers half in my hole.

[mattodore]

theo trying to get out of bed when there’s a huge mountain lion laying on him

[ourtalechara]

Remember that even if I am not currently acting obsessed with them, that does not mean I am not obsessed with them

[muttsandmustelidae]

“I am calling this business meeting to discuss this ridiculous “bed time” idea of yours

as you can clearly see, my colleague and I are not, in any way-

*yawn*

-tired

…meeting adjourned”

[velvet-games]

everybody cheer for qprs!

[angel-selfshipper]

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ ꒰꒰ 🧷 ┊“𝙃𝙊𝘽𝙄𝙀” ꒱꒱

The bouquet trembled in Doll’s grasp, delicate fingers curling around the stems with a gentleness that betrayed the storm brewing beneath it's skin. Doubt coiled tight, thorned vines wrapping around its chest, making it harder to breathe with each passing second.

The lilies—once pristine, their white petals a symbol of untouched beauty—had withered at the edges, curling inward as decay kissed their rounded tips with a soft brown hue. Four hours. That’s how long Doll had spent agonizing over whether it should give them to him.

They weren’t beautiful. Not in the way of lavish bouquets wrapped in silk ribbons, the kind that lovers gifted one another in grand, sweeping gestures. Not like the vibrant red roses sitting pretty in overpriced florists’ windows, waiting for someone to mistake their cost for meaning.

These lilies were different. Stolen—traded for a handful of polished stones, if you asked Doll—from an abandoned cemetery near its home. Their stems were still damp from the fog that lingered like ghosts, the scent of rain intricately laced with the rich earth they had once called home.

They weren’t enough...

And yet, when the door swung open, Hobie stood there, his sharp, breathtaking gaze landing on the bouquet. In an instant, his entire face lit up—like the sun cresting the horizon, warm and golden, chasing away the cold. His smile sent a sharp ache through Doll’s chest, so deeply lovestruck it could hardly stand it.

“What’s all this, then?” His voice, to anyone else, might have sounded like lazy amusement, but Doll heard something deeper beneath it—something that made its heart stutter against the sharpness of it's ribs.

Doll ducked its head, that eerily haunting voice slipping from its lips like the first few notes of a music box playing in an abandoned house. “I just… wanted to give you flowers.” A pause. Fingers flexing against the withered stem. “They aren’t—they aren’t perfect. Or even good, really. They’re just…” The words crumbled before they could fully form, the weight of its own self doubt pressing heavy against its tongue.

Hobie scoffed—not cruel, but warm, like he thought the very idea of Doll doubting itself was absurd. He plucked the bouquet from its grasp with a tenderness that made its breath hitch, holding the wilted lilies up to his eyes and looking at them like they were made from the idea of love itself. His expression softened slightly, something so painfully tender settling in his deep brown eyes that it made Doll’s stomach twist.

“Are you completely mad?” he teased, flashing that sharp, wolfish grin, smile bright against the darkness of the hallways dim lighting. “These are beautiful!”

Doll blinked, eyes wide, as if he had just told it the sky was neon green. “But they’re wilted...”

“So?” Hobie arched a brow, as if the very thought of him caring about such a thing was ridiculous. “They ain’t some store bought rubbish. That alone makes ‘em better than any of that overpriced nonsense.”

He brought the bouquet to his nose, inhaling deeply. And then he speaks in a much softer ton, more intimate than before—“They smell like you.”

Doll’s breath caught in it's throat at hus words “Like you“. It always smelled of thick fog and freshly dug earth, like a cemetery after the rain.

Hobie tilted his head, looking down at it like it had just handed him the world. “Can’t believe you thought I’d want some soulless, factory-made nonsense over these.”

Doll’s fingers curled into the intricate lace of its sleeves, gaze flickering down to the bouquet now cradled in Hobie’s hands. He held it like something precious, something treasured, not just a bundle of wilted flowers stolen from an old graveyard.

“You really like them?”

Hobie stepped closer, the scent of old leather and worn cloth mixing with Doll’s much softer one. He reached up, calloused fingers brushing along the curve of its cheek, his touch as reverent as if he were tracing the delicate porcelain of a cherished antique. “Luv” he murmured, thumb ghosting over its skin. “I love them just as much as I love you.”

Something in Doll cracked wide open, the weight of its shame dissolving like mist under the morning sun. Hobie loved them? Hobie loved them!

“T-Thank Y—” The words barely had time to escape before Hobie was pulling it into his arms, laughter rumbling against Doll’s chest.

Maybe, just maybe, Doll would have to bring him flowers more often.

[putschki1969]

【2023 LAST】 I Wanted the Final Video to be a Conversation

Hello, this is Hikaru. Thank you for watching! This time, as this is the last video of 2023, I wanted to feel connected with everyone so I asked you submit questions and messages on Instagram. This is a video that answers your questions! Once again, it is a laid-back and casual video 🍀 I've answered all the questions except those that I can't answer on my own! The video ended up being over 50 minutes 😂 Please kill time during the New Year holidays 🙇‍♀️If you have any video suggestions, please leave them in the comment section📝

I loved this so here are some of my highlights┗(•ˇ_ˇ•)―→

What do you do to take care of your throat and vocal health? She always carries lozenges with her and uses a face mask all-year round

Do you take voice training lessons? From time to time, yes. But those lessons are extremely expensive so she can't afford them too often

Please share an episode with Keiko that left a lasting impression! Hikaru gets asked this question a couple of times but she doesn't really come up with any specific story or anecdote. She does however say that being able to perform together again has been really special this year. She also emphasises how Keiko is like a sister to her, a precious senpai/nakama she looks up to.

Any tips on how to distinguish Hikaru's voice from the other two in Kalafina songs with harmony? Hikaru can't really give any advice because for her, her own voice is obviously most noticeable. She asks all fans who listen to a lot of Kalafina to provide some suggestions in the comment section. [LOL, I am surprised there are still so many people who struggle with this]

Any fan messages that have left a lasting impression? Hikaru makes sure to read every letter, message and comment. They all mean a lot to her. But sometimes someone will tell her something along the lines of Hikaru's music having changed their life and of course Hikaru can't help but be incredibly moved by a sentiment like that.

Something she always pays attention to when singing? Never neglect your emotions, they should always shine through.

Are you in love right now? Hikaru obviously thinks that's a decidedly private question but kudos to her for even including it in the video. She wonders if anyone else aside from the person who sent the question would actually want to know about this. In her mind, the person is probably in the minority so she tells people to leave a comment if they really want to know about her love life. Also, she feels like no matter how she answers that question, people would start worrying about her and she would rather not have that happen.

How to take care of your physical health? Exercise to some extent, stick to a balanced diet with lots of protein, do a lot of strength training to build muscle.

Any overseas food that left a lasting impression? Not particularly but she enjoys trying local items at Starbucks or McDonald's whenever she is in another country

What's your ideal type? What stuff did you fight about in previous relationships? Another question about her love life but since it's not really about her current relationship status she tries to answer some of it. Her ideal type is someone who truly values their family and takes care of them. As for fights, Hikaru is a bit vague here on whether this refers to actual past romantic relationships or just all relationships in general but basically, she is not the type to have emotional outbursts or anything so she doesn't really "fight" with people. It depends on someone's definition of a fight though. For her that's everything that can't be resolved through a civil discussion and she personally never lets it get that far.

Will Hikaru do any anisong covers on her YouTube channel? Hikaru struggles with rights and licenses so it's hard to find songs she can sing on her channel but if she does, she will give it a try

What is your ambition for next year? Hold a solo live in a bigger venue.

What are your thoughts on Kalafina's current situation? Wakana, Keiko and herself are all pursuing a solo career so she would be happy if everyone listened to their music and continued to support them [very neutral but precious answer]

I love Keiko! What should I do? Hikaru is a bit baffled that she would get a question like that. She then goes off on a tangent about the difference between "ai" and "koi". The person asking the question is using the word "ai" to describe their love for Keiko but in Hikaru's opinion, "ai" is probably not the correct term here because if you are worrying about what the other person thinks of you and wonder how you should act, it's more likely a case of "koi" instead of "ai" (with "koi" being more frequently used for romantic love whereas "ai" usually refers to a more general concept of love). As for what that person should do, they should definitely support Keiko's activities.

Please share an interesting anecdote from Kaji.Fes? She thought it was special that she got the chance to change her outfit for the final song (into the world) even though ever performer was supposed to only have one outfit. Then, at the after party she was fortunate enough to be seated close to Yuki Kajiura on her table which is how she ended up drinking a bit of alcohol even though she never ever drinks. That was a fun experiences.

Will you be eating mucchan manju in Fukuoka? [This is a local snack in Fukuoka, Wakana has been doing a lot of promotion for it, it's that thingy she eat in Kalafina's 10th Anniversary Live] Hikaru hopes she has time to eat it

Hikaru's Appearance at "26 Hours Music Champ 2023 Winter" Event

Broadcast date : 12/29 20:00 – 12/30 22:00 Platform: Music Champ

Hikaru's part aired on 12/30 (Sat) 16:00-17:00. She had a special Talk Session and then performed at the "SPECIAL DREAM LIVE 2023 Winter" LIVE🎤airing from 17:00 to 21:00 Official HP: http://music-champ.com/26h-winter Line-up/Schedule :https://www.music-champ.com/26h-winter/26h

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[elipsi]

while i am here on my deathbed the roommate is inviting guys over every other night :///

[flederhub]

Awake, but at what cost .. . .

[swordlesbian-chappellroan]

article: why letting your pets sleep in bed with you is a bad idea

me: but have you considered??? a little creature??? in your bed?? giving a little sigh, breathing steadily next to you, calming you with their tiny presence??????

[possession1981-moving]

[databent]

maaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnn I wanted to sleep at like 5 and it's almost 7:30 and now im gonna have to wake up at like 4 or 5 pm and by the time I'm alive enough to talk to people everyone's going to be a mere one to two hours from going to bed themselves and then I will be alone with my thoughts the entire rest of the quiet and uncaring night ☹️

[ghostlycozy]

Last night I had a dream that I had a girlfriend who was older than me and treated me so well and and my first thought when I woke up was "THIS BETTER BE SOME SORT OF PREMONITION OF MY FUTURE OR IMMA BE PISSED"

[fidgetspringer]

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[avariceaside]

I love that my cats are getting more comfortable with me, but that also means they keep leaving their ‘kills’ on my bed.

these kills have so far consisted of

-pieces of paper

-scrap fabric

-stuffed mouse (not a cat toy)

-feathers and stick (from a broken cat toy)

-plastic balls

-and my belt

[justacasualidiot]

no context, just yippie