#tsubame moment

[zakomoya]

first enstars OC! meet tsubame naoshi

Tsubame Naoshi's (燕 道) work and casual outfits [x]

Looking for purpose after being forced to drop out of an academically competitive high school, Tsubame made their way into Yumenosaki’s producer course. Although it was initially an impulsive decision, they slowly came to enjoy the chaos of the school. They also have free concerts, so what are they (a not-so-closeted idol fan) going to complain about?

Nowadays, they work for both CosPro and StarPro, primarily helping their units in merchandise and costume creation, as well as PR and marketing. They can’t help but tease the fans at times, intentionally creating things that’ll rouse the fanbase if it means more purchases and impressions.

(Though they might look scary at first, once you get to know them, scary will very much NOT be on the list of things Tsubame is.)

Agencies: Cosmic Productions, Star Productions

(primarily produces Ryuseitai, Alkaloid, and Crazy:B)

Height: 151 cm | Weight: 57 kg

Blood Type: A | Birthday: 02/18

Hobby: Birdwatching, sketching

Specialty: Meticulous merch shrines

Voiceclaim: Satou Hinata (as Mizuki Akiyama)

Extra info under the cut!

Although they’re Japanese, Tsubame’s parents are both Filipinos who work in Japan. As such, they’re pretty connected with Filipino culture (especially when it comes to food).

Because of this, they also refer to their coworkers and the idols with Filipino terms of endearment (bunso, kuya, ate, manong, tito, etc) alongside Japanese honorifics.

They’re a regular on idol gossip/speculation forums, especially those concerning HiMERU.

…Under a pseudonym, of course! They go by “zako” in said forums.

Aira may or may not have caught them several times… Oops.

Tsubame constantly indulges in Shinobu’s whims, and sometimes asks the junior to help them look for birds.

Their producer cubicle changes merchandise displayed there on a daily basis. Sometimes it’s official, sometimes it's simply merch ideas.

Big enjoyer of making their speech really dramatic.

Gets headaches really easily, and always has remedies (menthol stick, painkillers, and snacks) in their shoulder bag

They don't exactly have a fashion sense, so they sometimes tag along with the Pretty 5 when they go shopping.

….They have an ita bag. Several of them.

Constantly suggesting (re: begging) that the idols' songs be composed by Vocaloid producers. Tsubame swears it's for PR, but everyone knows it's definitely not business-related.

[fernnshxj]

I love Tsubame's silly self even more, such a girl fail (mood!) Okay okay, just a quick question (or two), but how would Tsubame feel about Joan (and Haxa considering she wouldn't know they the same person and the witch comes around often despite not being part of the Norisu 9)? Like, Joan would be confused by Tsubame's antics since my girl only understands Swedish and as Haxa, she actually understands her and is honestly just annoyed (Bonus: I like imagining Tsubame and Lucy being the only ones to notice DeerWoman!Joan is very much NOT human while the others don't. DeerWoman!Joan would be curious about Tsubame since she silli) Sorry for rambling but god this week is stressing me out and I need to let off some sort of steam!

tsubame doesn’t rlly care for people, unless they’re asking for her like clients (is that the right word-) or if they’re miori lmfao /j but no she’s like ehh w people

she’d probably be neutral or just indifferent with joan, maybe a tad curious due to her being a foreigner n whatnot :3

as for her w haxa….. defensive to say the least

she’d probably think she’s a threat…… bear with her

[sliceofdyke]

NEW HIRAYASUMI SO FAST??

[weeb-polls-with-pip]

Autistic Anime Girls Group 3 Round 2 Match 5

SUBMISSION PROPAGANDA:

Sayaka -

"Deadpan, forthright, and unapologetically candid, Kanamori never hesitates to voice her thoughts, no matter how harsh or unvarnished they may be. She is often deemed as impolite, ruthless or severely intimidating (by adults and peers her age alike), and is jokingly compared to the likes of the Yakuza. She’s regarded with a degree of caution, due to her unwavering no-nonsense attitude and the fact that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants, phone camera at the ready to capture any slip up that could potentially be used as blackmail later. Survival is her top priority, looking out for herself and whoever might be left behind unfairly by circumstance. She has a steadfast mind for business and strong work ethic, openly admitting to her desire for monetary compensation (or other favors and methods of payment, such as milk or food) for even the smaller and most mundane of tasks, and won’t shy away from charging fellow members of the club as well.

She firmly holds the belief that friendship is an idealized and glorified notion. To her, individuals referred to as "friends" are often mere products of chance, brought together by shared interests and nothing more. Sayaka adamantly refrains from using the term "friend" and readily corrects anyone who mistakenly categorizes her coworkers or those she spends time with as such. She befittingly conveyed this perspective of hers to Midori on the very day they first crossed paths, and this prompted Midori to freely opt out of using the label entirely as well, instead referring to her closest peers as “comrades” ever since.

Regardless of this, Sayaka prefers to achieve a level of coexistence, as she personally describes it, with those she truly cares about, such as the few other club members. While not explicitly considering the girls as her friends, her actions reveal a deep concern for their well-being. She often watches over them, remains by their side and is ready to defend them and their cause whenever necessary. A significant reason the club came to be in the first place is Sayaka's recognition of her classmates' immense artistic potential. She encouraged them to establish their own independent studio, enabling them to create their animated films, attain recognition, and reap profits from their efforts.

In her role as their producer, she's primarily motivated by financial gain, but as she reviews Midori's and Tsubame's work, she ensures they always have the option to do their job efficiently and avoid overexerting themselves if they ever choose to do so. She’s equally supportive of their goals and will often assure them that their art is more than good enough. She insists that their work is already impressive; therefore, they could forgo so much self-imposed pressure and stop doubting their abilities or attaching undue importance to others' unhelpful criticisms, as these are often incongruent with their own artistic sensibilities and convictions.

Sayaka lacks interest and doesn’t possess much insight about art herself, yet she is more than willing to learn from her team to become a better producer. Aside from having a keen eye for business since her early childhood (despite being bad at math), she also appears to be quite knowledgeable in a wide variety of topics, and will take people by surprise whenever she starts rambling about the ins-and-outs of something that’s relevant at any given moment. One time, someone pointed out that Kanamori wasn’t at all different from Asakusa on this regard, to which Tsubame responded with a simple and knowing “yup”.

She can be seen idly cracking the knuckles of her right hand every now and then, and rarely displays a different emotion as she goes about her day donning a neutral grimace on her face. Kanamori almost only ever smiles when she’s getting paid, when friendly mocking someone, or when she’s in the middle of twisting someone’s arm to hers and the club’s advantage.

I’m going to cut it here, since I realized I have much more to say about Sayaka than any other Eizouken member so far (I thought Midori was going to be the longest but this one was already effortlessly surpassing 700 words and counting. Good god) Please please PLEASE consider voting for her!! she’s an amazing character in general, and I can easily see why she’s Sumito Oowara’s personal favorite of the bunch."

Miku -

"Hatsune Miku is the character/persona created for a voice bank. As such, she has no set personality and can essentially be molded to fit the song’s scenario. She’s basically made to be your little dress up doll except your not dressing her up with clothes you’re dressing her up with your special interests and hyperfixations. She’s like the Barbie of Autism, if you will. As such, she has garnered many fans since her debut because of how relatable she is and how comforting she can be and how you can project your own interests or quirks on her and it’d still fit her because that’s essentially what she was made for!!!

You could consider the songs she sings and brings to life for producers to be her special interest!

As she’s a voice bank, she also can struggle with tone and inflection when speaking or singing, but can also, at times, sound very life like as well! She’s incredibly versatile as a tool to use for songs and as a character! She can do anything and be anything!

Also, all characters under the Vocaloid title usually come with an item that represents them! Miku’s is a leek/spring onion, even her hair has a similar appearance to one and it could be considered a special interest of hers!

I know the whole “she can be anything” seems sorta like flimsy propaganda for her, but I think it can also resemble how some people on the autism spectrum mask our true personalities and try and adapt to who we are talking to! And we can also have many talents and special interests at a single time! At least, that’s how my experience has been with being on the spectrum….

(Anywhosies I hope this helps! Miku has been important to me and many others for a long time and it’d be a shame for her to lose due to lack of propaganda 😔)."

[vampiregokudera]

Happy Tanabemas @desfraisespartout !!! 💖💖💖

I really resonated with your wish for a birdmen witch AU so i tried writing what could be an excerpt from the story for it :D

It's been a while since i last read Birdmen so i hope i didn't make the girls too OOC ^^;

Enjoy~ 💗

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"Fiona, I have something really important to tell you."

Fiona briefly turns away from her study material to look at her freeloader of a friend.

"Is this actually important, or can it wait untill i'm done with this passage?"

Tsubame springs up from her spot on Fiona's recliner and smiles, knowing that despite her words, Fiona will indulge her anyways.

"It's important."

Fiona suspects the woman might be up to some shenanigans again, call that a learned intuition, but she elects to give her the benefit of doubt.

Perhaps Tsubame really does have something important on her mind.

"You see i've been meaning to say this for... A while now."

Tsubame looks almost bashful as she sais this and Fiona can feel her heart skip a beat. When the woman starts making her way over to her, Fiona wonders if what she thinks (and hopes) is about to happen is actually, finally about to happen.

Her eyes widen when Tsubame reaches out and gently lifts her chin

"I -"

Fiona gulps down saliva as Tsubame leans in, close enough for her to count her eyelashes.

"- really -"

She hesitates for a moment, seemingly at war with herself over something Fiona can't see.

Then, just as Fiona prepares her racing heart for a confession, and their lips are about to touch, Tsubame leans to the side, her cheek brushing Fiona's, to whisper in her ear.

"- want some strawberries for desert today"

With that she pulls back and grins.

Fiona can do nothing more than stare at the little fiend, mouth agape and mind struggling to comprehend what had just transpired.

In front of her, Tsubame dissolves into giggles that quickly turn to laughter.

"Hahahaha look at you~ you actually though i was about to kiss you, you're so red!"

She holds her sides to keep herself steady.

When Fiona realizes she has once again been tricked, she grits her teeth, the blush caused by their previous intimacy turning into one of utter embarrassment.

"You."

Tsubame takes an instinctive step back as a dark aura rapidly fills the room. She is no longer laughing and her gleeful smile has turned into a more uncertain expression.

Perhaps she had pushed her usually stoic friend too far this time.

She jolts as Fiona's icy gaze falls upon her, so very at contrast with the witch's still red cheeks. She can practically hear her grinding her teeth in frustration? Embarrassment? Agony? All emotions Tsubame would usually revel seeing her friend being brought to by her antics, but this time she feared she'd flown too close to the sun.

"Oh come on, it was just a silly goof! No need to get so angry." She tries to justify what she and Fiona both know, has quite possibly just been the breaking of the final straw.

Mush as expected this results in Fiona looking even more furious.

"We can talk about this?" Tsubame chances but is cut off.

"So you can keep messing up my head with more of your sweet nothings? Or are you going to ask me to wait untill your coward heart doesn't have to hide behind charades and false gestures?"

Tsubame winces, as if the accusations physically hurt.

"Tsubame I am so...so... done with you!!" Fiona must be really pissed off if she can't find a more eloquent way to say that.

Then, as if a great thought has struck her mind, the witch ... smiles.

Tsubame has never seen her look so maniacal.

"You know, Tsubame," Fiona puts so much emphasis on her name, that Tsubame inadvertently shivers. "Why don't you live up to your namesake if you're going to be so flighty."

With quick, deliberate steps she marches over to her treasured grimoire and commands it to open to a specific entry.

Before Tsubame has even had the chance to consider escaping, she splashes the woman with a vial of glittery liquid and casts an incantation.

Luckily for Fiona, this entire ordeal was happening in her study, which meant the magic circle required for most incantations was already beautifully engraved on the wooden flooring and was now lighting up under Tsubame's feet.

"Fiona, what are you doing?" The witch ignores Tsubame's growing panic and closes her eyes to erase any chances of wavering.

She tells herself this is what Tsubame deserves after all those times of relentless teasing, and she will not feel any sympathy for the woman.

Once the spell has started taking effect, Tsubame finds herself unable to leave the magic circle, as if cut off by a wall of light. She's screaming useless apologies into the air and begging to be released with tears pricking her eyes but it's no use.

The transformation happens quickly and surprisingly painlessly. It's as if she's being moulded into something completely new by a pair of giant hands. Like if she were one of the sculptures her friend Rei loved creating so much.

A chip here, an elongation there, some adjustments, a gust of wind to blow off the dust and-

She opens her eyes to find the world has grown about six hundred times in size and Fiona is nowhere in sight. (And if you would say she's exaggerating, well... She would reply that she's allowed to, under the circumstances.) It's as if she's coming out of a dream, headed right into another dream. Everything feels so foreign yet so familiar all at the same time, and when she tries to cup her own face and slap herself awake, instead of a pair of hands she is greeted by feathers from a pair of lovely, blue wings.

And instead of a stream of complaints and curses that she intended to unleash, the world is gifted with the beautiful trill of birdsong.

Unbelievable. Fiona had seriously gone through with her threats for once and turned her into an actual barn swallow.

[azealeon]

Well, thanks to my current Zenless Zone Zero hyperfixation, this was inevitable. Tellu? Tsubame? Meet Burnice White, of the Sons of Calydon. She likes Nitro-Fuel, fluffy tails, and BURNING THINGS. Oh, and hugs, I guess, if this incredible chibi art by @jisatsu-draw is anything to go by. Thank you so much!! Though Tellu and Tsubame don't look particularly huggy at the moment...

[scryarchives]

𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐲𝐮𝐮𝐣𝐢

yuuji's not a hair stylist, and tsubame's mistake was letting him try anyway.

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✭ pairings: itadori yuuji x oc ✭ warning: mentions of abuse, canon divergent, pre-shibuya arc ✭ author’s note: i actually had a lot of fun writing this, it's a nice break of fluff from the angst HEH– ✭ word count: 2.7k words

disclaimer: i’m not of japanese descent and am unfamiliar with japanese honorifics, etc. feel free to correct me!

There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep, everyone can attest to that. Tsubame couldn’t agree more if it weren’t for the nightmares that haunted her mind, ones of anger, ones of regret, but most recently, ones of her father, a man she trusted, one who should’ve cared for her since her mother’s passing.

His horrid sneer permeated her memory as he grabbed her hair pulling her around like a ragdoll, this one moment staining her memories of home. She would often wake up in tears after, sometimes not even realising that she was crying until she reached her hand up to find the trails of tears leaking down her face.

This led to her constant urge to cut off her hair, no matter how nicely she styled it. Just the feeling of her hands running through it made her shiver in discomfort. Up to this point, she held in her discomfort, tying it up in a simple ponytail to ignore the way she had to look over her shoulder constantly.

However, during a particular training session where her hair was lightly tugged on, it spiralled into a little fit of fight or flight, causing Tsubame to almost beat her classmate, Itadori Yuuji, into a pulp, which she felt extremely guilty about – she ended up buying him dinner for the next few days.

Tsubame sighed at her miserable reflection in the mirror, scissors in hand as she willed herself to cut her hair to a shorter length, fearing that she might hurt someone else if they weren’t the wiser. Heck, she still couldn’t explain to Yuuji why she reacted in such a fashion, the words dying in her mouth the moment she tried to explain. 

Sweet as ever, he never pushed her, only smiling in acceptance as he lightheartedly brushed off her little outburst as an outcome of her trained instincts. It didn’t help with Tsubame’s guilt, however.

Just as Tsubame raised the scissors to make her first cut, her bathroom door burst open, interrupting the silence as she jumped, almost snipping off a big chunk of her hair. Relief washed over her nerves as she saw that all her hair was still very much intact.

“Itadori,” Tsubame huffed, placing the scissors on the sink’s countertop to rub her face anxiously. “How many times have I told you to knock before you enter my dorm…”

Yuuji nervously rubbed his neck, a sheepish smile on his face as his tone was filled with apology, “Sorry about that, it’s just that the others were– are you cutting your hair?”

His big brown eyes now looked at her in curiosity as he pointed at the scissors on her countertop. Tsubame followed her eyes to where he pointed, and she exhaled softly, nodding. Yuuji didn’t miss the way she looked fidgety, almost as if she wasn’t sure about her decision to cut her hair.

“Hey… are you alright?” Yuuji frowned softly, looking over to the scissors. “You don’t look confident about cutting your hair. Is this about last time? Tadashi, I really am sorry, I didn’t mean to tug on your hair–”

In an instant, Tsubame shook her head, reassuring him that it wasn’t his fault she was cutting off her hair, “No, no, Itadori, it wasn’t your fault. It’s just… my hair was getting in the way, you know?”

Yuuji frowns, not buying her lie, but he doesn’t push it. Tsubame knows he can see past her lie, and part of her hates how well he can read her. Sometimes, she forgets that just because he’s not as academically advanced as Megumi and her (as she often finds herself tutoring her pink-haired classmate, not that she minded), it didn’t mean that he doesn’t read people and their emotions well.

He sees the way her hands shake slightly, and he gently takes her palms into his, the sparks returning as she swiftly looks up at him, his kind eyes looking into her nervous ones. He doesn’t say anything about the pink blush on her cheeks, a soft smile growing on his face.

“Would you like me to help you?” He asks gently. “You’re uh, shaking quite a bit.”

Tsubame looked at the scissors once more before her attention darted to her hands which were engulfed by his larger, warm ones. She bit the inside of her cheek, exhaling softly before nodding.

“Okay,” she nods, finally meeting his gaze.

She never wears a smile, Yuuji notes. Tadashi is never seen with one, but everything is in her eyes, the way she carries herself. From the slightest hunch, he could tell she was either exhausted, or the stress from a mission was weighing her down. From the slight quirk of her eyebrow, she was thinking about the answer to a question Gojo-sensei asked, and from the little glimmer in her eye as she held a book in her hand he could tell she was excited, turning every page eagerly.

But right now, her eyes are soft, gentle almost. It’s quite the contrast from her sharp wit and tongue, and he feels his heart flutter softly as she looks so gently at him. Yuuji begins to smile, taking Tadashi’s hair in his hands.

“You’ve got pretty hair, are you sure you want to cut it?” He asks softly, and she nods, more confident in her choice this time.

“Yeah, I just… I want it short, I can’t really… maintain long hair anymore,” She huffs softly, looking at herself in the mirror as Yuuji stands behind her, her soft hair in his hands.

It’s silky, he thinks to himself, and it easily cards his fingers through her hair. Tsubame flinches but, his touch is gentle, and it reassures her that she’s in safe hands.

Finally, Yuuji raised the scissors, snipping away bits of her hair, bit by bit, and Tsubame kept her gaze on her hands, watching as bits of her dark locks fell onto the floor, bit by bit. It's a moment of silence between them, one of mutual trust.

Unfortunately, that trust is broken the moment Tsubame looks up at her reflection, seeing that her hair really is, rather awkwardly cut, with bits of hair sticking up and cut to uneven lengths. Horror fills her as she sees this change, but Yuuji doesn’t seem to notice her look of shock as she quickly pulls out her phone, texting Nobara and Megumi for help.

“Who you texting?” Yuuji asks in curiosity, Tsubame shrugging as she tries to cover up her previous expression with a small hum.

“Just Nobara and Megumi,” She hums softly. “I just uh, wanted a little outside opinion on the haircut.”

He grins, clueless as ever, “I’m sure they’re gonna love it! You look great with any hairstyle, to be honest.”

“...Yeah. Totally.”

Tsubame continued to eye her phone for a response, almost letting out a sigh of relief as Megumi quickly texted an ‘omw’. She plays with her fingers anxiously, dread filling her as she sees more and more bits of her hair falling onto the floor before finally Nobara and Megumi bust in, a laugh instantly escaping Nobara.

“Oh, my, god.”

“Shut up, Nobara,” Tsubame whispered to herself as Megumi eyed her haircut in amusement. He can see Yuuji smiling sheepishly as he holds a tuft of Tsubame’s hair in his hands, the said girl’s head lowered in humiliation.

“Oh come on, that’s hilarious!” Nobara grins, snapping a photo of Tsubame’s fuming face and badly cut hair.

Yuuji looks down at the haircut, brushing off some hair from his hands, “It’s not that bad, is it?”

“Oh, it’s so that bad, borderline horrifi– HEY!” Nobara hissed, clutching her forehead as Tsubame threw a tube of toothpaste right into her face.

“I’ll fix it,” Megumi sighs, walking over towards where Tsubame stood, gently pushing Yuuji aside as he takes the scissors, working his way through the mess.

Nobara mutters, rubbing her face, and eyeing Tsubame, “Sheesh, why’d you let Itadori help you? He clearly doesn’t look like he knows what he’s doing.”

Yuuji pouts a little at Nobara’s comment, and Tsubame can’t help but find it cute.

“Yeah, Tadashi, why didn’t you say anything?” Yuuji frowns, almost as if betrayed that she didn’t say anything.

Tsubame fiddled with her thumbs a little, calmed just the slightest from the way Megumi’s so gently cutting her hair – not that Yuuji wasn’t gentle, it’s just that he didn’t know what he was doing. Not one bit.

“Well, you were just really nice about it, and I felt bad if I told you it looked bad,” She mumbles, trying to brush it off with a shrug. “Besides, you were giving your best, and I admire that.”

Yuuji looked into her eyes, and with just one glance, he knew she was being honest. His stomach flipped a little in excitement, knowing that she was honest about her admiration towards him.

“Well, you could’ve just said it was bad,” Yuuji sighed, rubbing the back of his neck.

“I know,” Tadashi looked away guiltily. “I’m sorry.”

He couldn’t help the way his heartstrings were tugged at the sight. 

He gently placed his hand on her shoulder, giving her the most reassuring look he could muster, “It’s alright, Tadashi. I get what you mean, but next time, just be honest with me, okay?”

Her eyes soften the slightest as she looks up at him. Since she can’t nod, she mumbles a small, ‘okay’, but what takes him off guard is the small upturn at the corners of her mouth. Yuuji felt his cheeks warm, turning them into a shade of pink similar to his hair.

“You guys are so mushy and ick,” Nobara sighs, winking at Tsubame’s direction. “Just get together already.”

Yuuji glared over at Nobara, his entire face red with humiliation. Tadashi’s face was the same shade of red as his, but as she glared her head moved and Megumi clicked his tongue, inwardly relieved that he hadn’t cut her hair yet. He placed his hand on her head, gently guiding it back before resuming his actions.

“Itadori and I just became friends, leave us alone,” Tadashi huffed. 

Yuuji agreed, his arms crossed against his chest in defiance, “Yeah, what she said!”

“And if I’m being honest, even though we just met, I trust you all,” Tsubame sighs. “So I might as well let you both in the secret, which Nobara has kept ever since we were kids.”

Yuuji raised his eyebrow in confusion, glancing over at Megumi who didn’t seem fazed in the slightest.

“Let me just… how do I phrase this,” Tsubame sucked her teeth in thought. “My name isn’t exactly Tadashi.”

“It either is or isn’t Tadashi,” Megumi quips, brushing the hair off of his hands, “Which is it?”

Tsubame sighs, fiddling with her fingers, “Fine, fine. It’s not Tadashi. Tadashi was a stupid name my parents picked when I was a kid because my grandparents wanted a grandson – my birth name’s Tsubame.”

Yuuji felt his jaw drop as he turned to Nobara who nodded in agreement.

“And you knew this the whole time?” Yuuji pouted in Nobara’s direction, the girl in question raising her hands in surrender.

“It’s a secret for a reason! I’m not that bad of a friend, sheesh,” Nobara puffed her cheeks in annoyance. “And Tsu-Tsu and I have been best friends since childhood, of course, she’d trust her secret with me!”

Tsubame mumbles a curse, a blush growing at the humiliating nickname, and Yuuji can’t deny how her flushed cheeks make him smile the slightest.

“Tsu-Tsu?” He grins, “Oh my god, can I call you that?”

“Absolutely not,” She glares, her cheeks flaring a darker shade of red.

“And done,” Megumi announced before Tsubame could lurch in Yuuji’s direction with her hands around his neck. “At least look at your hair before you murder Itadori.”

Tsubame sighed, placing her wire-frame glasses on the bridge of her nose before looking in the mirror, her eyes lighting up as she leaned closer, admiring her reflection, “...It looks great, thanks, Gumi.”

Megumi nodded in acknowledgement, but Yuuji brushed past the fact that they were on a nickname basis, more in awe of Tsubame’s new haircut.

Her long hair was snipped short into a pixie-cut kind of appearance, but the length of the hair varied, appearing to be longer at the front than the back with a little bit of her head shaved, resembling a medium fade undercut.

Perhaps it was the lighting in the bathroom or the overall renewed energy between them, but her eyes just seemed to sparkle more, and her presence just made his heart beat faster. Maybe it was the way her short hair framed her face better or the way he could see more of her true personality shine through as she admired her new haircut. It was definitely… unique, but she pulled it off.

“You look great, Tsubame,” Yuuji smiled, and his heart thumped harder when her coffee-coloured eyes met his. “I like this haircut on you.”

She rolled her eyes, and even if he was supposed to feel a little hurt by it, he couldn’t help but smile at her sarcastic tone, “You don’t get to like my haircut.”

“Oh, come on,” He whined playfully, pouting. “Don’t I get a little bit of credit? ‘Cuz if I didn’t mess up, you wouldn’t get to look this amazing?”

He can hear the annoyance in Tsubame’s voice, but the way her mouth quirks upwards and the way her eyes sparkle the slightest makes him think he’s hit the jackpot.

“Yeah,” She groans, admittance in her tone. “You did mess up my hair.”

“So, do I get to like it?” Yuuji grins, his heart beating faster, pride filling him at the sight of her smallest smile.

It was a step forward in the right direction, considering that this was the most direct form of happiness he’d received from her yet. He’s just that bit closer to breaking down her walls. 

“Yeah. It means you get to like it,” She crosses her arms, smile vanishing, but the twinkle in her eye says otherwise as she flicks his forehead gently, walking out of the bathroom.

Yuuji grins, following after Tsubame as Megumi sighs, tossing out the last of her hair into the bin, Nobara snickers as she takes a quick photo of Yuuji and her childhood best friend.

“Does that mean we get to use nicknames?” Yuuji peers over her shoulder as she huffs.

“No.”

“But you call Fushiguro ‘Gumi!” He frowns with a mumble, and she scoffs the slightest.

“Because we got along better, and I owe him lunch now for fixing up your mess,” She pokes his shoulder and he playfully whines.

“Then at least let me make it up to you!”

Tsubame hummed in thought, giving Yuuji the smallest smile, and that was enough to make him smile again. Her smile, her rare smile that no one else saw other than their little group, was enough to make him feel as though it was all he needed.

“I’ll think about your offer, but you can start with helping Gumi out with the tidying process,” She quips, walking out of the room as Nobara follows.

“What?!” Megumi grumbles, Tsubame’s voice echoing through her empty dorm room.

“You’re amazing, ‘Gumi! I owe you lunch and dinner!”

Yuuji sighed with a smile, grabbing the broom from the corner of the bathroom, and sweeping her hair together with amusement in his eyes.

“Ridiculous,” Megumi mutters to himself, watching his friend hum to himself happily as he sweeps up the bits of hair, as though he was simply re-energised at the sight of a girl smiling her smallest smile at him.

“Yeah, but didn’t you see her small smile, Fushiguro?” Yuuji grinned. “I’m closer to knowing the real Tsubame.”

“You’ve still got a long way to go,” Megumi hums to himself, tossing the last bit of snipped hair away.

“I know, but I’m not gonna give up just yet,” Itadori grins. “I’m so close, don’t ya think?”

Megumi thinks to himself in silence for a minute, taking a glance at a small picture by Tsubame’s bedside before opening her dorm door, his clothes and hands now free of stray hair.

“You’ve still got a long way more but… if anyone can open her up to us, it’d be you, Itadori.”

And that was enough encouragement for Yuuji as he grinned, walking out of the dorm as Megumi watched him in amusement.

“That’s enough for me to keep trying!” He laughs lightly. “I’m gonna be her best friend, just you wait!”

“Yeah… I’m sure you will,” Megumi nods in agreement.

“Now, where were they meeting for lunch? I’m starved.”

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[do-u-know-this-autisticcharacter]

Do You Know This (Non-canon) Autistic Character?

Evidence is this Tumblr post! What it says about Sayaka below the cut!

Deadpan, forthright, and unapologetically candid, Kanamori never hesitates to voice her thoughts, no matter how harsh or unvarnished they may be. She is often deemed as impolite, ruthless or severely intimidating (by adults and peers her age alike), and is jokingly compared to the likes of the Yakuza. She’s regarded with a degree of caution, due to her unwavering no-nonsense attitude and the fact that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants, phone camera at the ready to capture any slip up that could potentially be used as blackmail later. Survival is her top priority, looking out for herself and whoever might be left behind unfairly by circumstance. She has a steadfast mind for business and strong work ethic, openly admitting to her desire for monetary compensation (or other favors and methods of payment, such as milk or food) for even the smaller and most mundane of tasks, and won’t shy away from charging fellow members of the club as well.

She firmly holds the belief that friendship is an idealized and glorified notion. To her, individuals referred to as "friends" are often mere products of chance, brought together by shared interests and nothing more. Sayaka adamantly refrains from using the term "friend" and readily corrects anyone who mistakenly categorizes her coworkers or those she spends time with as such. She befittingly conveyed this perspective of hers to Midori on the very day they first crossed paths, and this prompted Midori to freely opt out of using the label entirely as well, instead referring to her closest peers as “comrades” ever since.

Regardless of this, Sayaka prefers to achieve a level of coexistence, as she personally describes it, with those she truly cares about, such as the few other club members. While not explicitly considering the girls as her friends, her actions reveal a deep concern for their well-being. She often watches over them, remains by their side and is ready to defend them and their cause whenever necessary. A significant reason the club came to be in the first place is Sayaka's recognition of her classmates' immense artistic potential. She encouraged them to establish their own independent studio, enabling them to create their animated films, attain recognition, and reap profits from their efforts.

In her role as their producer, she's primarily motivated by financial gain, but as she reviews Midori's and Tsubame's work, she ensures they always have the option to do their job efficiently and avoid overexerting themselves if they ever choose to do so. She’s equally supportive of their goals and will often assure them that their art is more than good enough. She insists that their work is already impressive; therefore, they could forgo so much self-imposed pressure and stop doubting their abilities or attaching undue importance to others' unhelpful criticisms, as these are often incongruent with their own artistic sensibilities and convictions.

Sayaka lacks interest and doesn’t possess much insight about art herself, yet she is more than willing to learn from her team to become a better producer. Aside from having a keen eye for business since her early childhood (despite being bad at math), she also appears to be quite knowledgeable in a wide variety of topics, and will take people by surprise whenever she starts rambling about the ins-and-outs of something that’s relevant at any given moment. One time, someone pointed out that Kanamori wasn’t at all different from Asakusa on this regard, to which Tsubame responded with a simple and knowing “yup”.

She can be seen idly cracking the knuckles of her right hand every now and then, and rarely displays a different emotion as she goes about her day donning a neutral grimace on her face. Kanamori almost only ever smiles when she’s getting paid, when friendly mocking someone, or when she’s in the middle of twisting someone’s arm to hers and the club’s advantage.

[best-underrated-anime]

Best Underrated Anime Group G Round 1: #G4 vs #G5

#G4: Three girls decide to open an animation club

Midori Asakusa draws detailed landscapes and backgrounds of both the world around her and the one within her boundless imagination. Even the simple act of doodling on a wall evolves into an emergency repair on the outer hull of her spaceship. She is only brought back to reality by her best friend Sayaka Kanamori. The two are stark opposites, with Asakusa’s childlike wonder contrasted by Kanamori’s calculated approach to life.

After a chance encounter where the two “save” the young model Tsubame Misuzaki from her overprotective bodyguard, a connection instantly sparks between Asakusa and Misuzaki, as both share an intense passion for art and animation. Whereas Asakusa is interested in backgrounds and settings, Misuzaki loves drawing the human form. Sensing a money-making opportunity, Kanamori suggests that they start an animation club. Thus begins the trio’s journey of producing animation that will awe the world.

#G5: Two boys uncover reason behind mysterious deaths

Many years ago, after the end of a bloody world war, mankind took shelter in six city-states that were peaceful and perfect... at least on the surface. However, Shion—an elite resident of the city-state No. 6—gained a new perspective on the world he lives in, thanks to a chance encounter with a mysterious boy, Nezumi. Now, a long time after their life-altering first meeting, Shion and Nezumi are finally brought together once again—the former elite and the boy on the run are about to embark on an adventure that will, in time, reveal the shattering secrets of No. 6.

Titles, propagandas, trailers, and poll under the cut!

#G4: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na!)

Propaganda:

It’s playing with animation in a really cool way, AND it is just gorgeous. The backgrounds are done in a beautiful painterly style, and each environment is detailed and evokes wonder.

Each of the three girls is a unique and fleshed-out character, and their interactions and blossoming friendship are super fun and wholesome to watch. The dialogue is also very realistic—it really feels like what three high school nerdy girl friends would talk about. Each has her own strengths, in animation, organization and craft, such that they really come together as a team and manage to make something beautiful.

The show is fun, heartwarming and doesn’t take itself too seriously, but at the same time it is so so sincere. Quiet and serious moments can be quiet and serious without needless bathos, and fun sequences (like a chase through the school) are given extra effort to be zany and funny, and fully animated in both senses of the word. Above all, you feel a strong love for animation and deep wonder of the world permeating the series.

Trigger Warnings: Flashing lights in the opening theme

#G5: No. 6

Propaganda:

It's a suspenseful science fiction that has a unique take on class issues using the setting of a world post apocalypse. It crafts a unique world with incredible characters you want to succeed. The relationship that develops between the two mains is a heartwarming respite in the cold world they inhabit. The mystery of the show keeps the audience entertained and on the edge of their seat.

Trigger Warnings: Body Horror, Genocide, Graphic Depictions of Cruelty/Violence/Gore, Rape/Non-Con

If you’re reblogging and adding your own propaganda, please tag me @best-underrated-anime so that I’ll be sure to see it.

[yumedoca]

Are your opinions on UY characters that dont get the spotlight often, like nurse sakura, cherry, kotasu cat, benten or oyuki, ifntheres one i missed pls tell me i love hearing your analysis

Hai there, hope you're doing great!!

Sorry this is a bit late, I had some events to attend the past few days..! And thanks!! It makes me happy to hear that you like my rambling :)

As for my thoughts on the other characters, I love most of them actually!! I love love love Sakura!!! I especially love how well her character is structured: through design, through her backstory, through daily life and relations and even how well her name suits her lmao. I really like how she has a background where she was really sick as a child (till we meet her), and how her being a miko, nurse and counsellor (she has three fucking jobs and I love it) has her help others since she knows how it's like to have problems (physically or psychologically). Sakura counselling might be my favorite bit though, just seeing how she helps guide mostly the students is really nice and I wish it was appreciated more. And don't get me started on how she is the perfect straight man to the craziness of the others. She was part of the craziness at first (from her intro to her earliest nurse days, Ataru straight manned instead), but it seemed like RT thought Sakura straight manning was much better while Ataru was cemented as the funny man in their dynamic and it suits them so well. The sane Sakura having to deal with everyone's BS (esp Ataru's) is my favourite thing lol. I also really like her relationship with Tsubame, him being the dumb to her smarts.(The remake plays down Tsubame's idiocy btw and it disappoints me so so much) They're that one couple we all ship without knowing it lmao. The chapters which focus on them are really nice, esp that one with the ghost girl who interfered with them and Sakura got super jealous lmao, it we interesting side to see from her and it was really fun :)

Oh shit, I rambled so much about Sakura, I forgor this ask wasn't just about her, I'm so sorry lmao, she is in my top three UY gals for a reason XD

I think up next in UY blorboism to me (who aren't main characters) would be Asuka. Idk, I just love her, she is so cute and so silly. I think what put her in the blorbo category specifically were these panels: one where Asuka made her own armor from a military tank or something idk and she looked so cute while wearing it!!!! And the second is from the arc where Asuka goes to school and she wears a pair of broken glasses in the final panel of the arc which looks super funny and silly XD

Asides from that, I love her voices, both of them!! They sound so soft and sweet!! And her shtick is very entertaining and chaotic, I love all her chapters!!

I think up next in terms underrated characters I love would be Benten and Oyuki. They both have personalities which bounce off well on other characters and especially each other. They're like my #1 Yuri ship in the series, but even in a platonic sense, they're dynamic is really good!! I need to draw them more, lol.

That's it for characters who I feel are widely underrated.. this post would be even longer if I talk about everyone in detail so I'll just speedrun my thoughts on the ones you mentioned plus a few others...

Ran and Ryu are two characters who I feel are really popular which is why I didn't mention them above. Ran's bipolar nature is so good and funny while her growing understanding and reconciling with Lum slowly is really sweet. Ryu is one of those characters who I wish was treated better because I feel like she deserves everything she wanted but her stupid father comes in the way. Ryunosuke's character is one of those things I wished was done better. Give her all the sailor suits, bras, swimsuits, skirts, etc. she wants!!

Cherry is really funny, like in a way he's basically Ryunosuke's dad but done so much better. The amount of moments where I've wheezed laughing cause of him is way too many too count. I like Kotatsu neko, he's cute and it's funny how he's one of the strongest characters!! Ryoko is another one I like because of how insane she is lmao and Inaba is so so sweet!! Meanwhile, Rei is hilarious and his cow form is so silly XD

I also really like Rupa and Carla too, Idk, the way they're supposed to mirror AtaLum and their crazy dynamic captivates me.

And I guess I'll stop here! There are others, but this is already super long so I'll end it here!!

[desfraisespartout]

Fandom Peeps to Get to Know Better

Thank you for the tag @birdmenmanga ! I honestly had to chat with my sister to be able to answer some of the questions XD

3 Ships I like:

Gojyo x Hakkai (Gensomaden Saiyuki), the first ship I actively searched fics for; they are wonderful <3 The more I read about them, the more I became enamoured by them.

Hades x Hythlodaeus (Final Fantasy XIV), they have my whole heart ! The sweetness, the angst, the tragedy ! They have it all <3

Tsubame x Fiona x Irene, my sweet girls ! I love them sooooo much <3 They fuel so many ideas in my head and gives lots of motivation to draw <3

First Ship Ever:

Mmmm... I'll probably have to go with either Gojyo x Hakkai or Zorro x Sanji (One Piece), because before that, I never really saw the appeal of ships, as in romantic ships, and I still struggle with the concept at times XD Must be my AroAce ass shining through. I mean, I love ships in the sense of interesting interactions because my focus is more on the characters themselves, but there's something about the two ships I've mentioned, that just blew my mind and had me actually search for art and fics specifically for the pairing. (Same for Jean x Marco (Attack on Titan), I've read such wonderful fics about them!). They opened my eyes to the romantic side of ships.

Last Song You Heard:

I had "worldenddominator" from zts (Umineko) on repeat all day, does this count ?

Favorite Child Book:

This one was hard, since I didn't really like reading books as a kid. I loved comics and was flabbergasted by the manga Sailor Moon. My siblings and I would always ask our parents if we could rent the series again. The art is so pretty. As for a book that I really enjoyed reading in my teens was "Le rêve couleur d'orange" from Jacques Lazure. The first book that gave me vivid images of what was going on. I'll always cherish the experience. I gotta say the books I read that year, 3rd of highschool, were quite nice.

Currently Reading:

No book at the moment. Last I read was the series Scum Villain's Self Saving System. Loved it, a lot ! <3

If I can go with mangas I'm currently reading though, that would be: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Magilumiere Co. Ltd, Kagurabachi, Night Light Hounds, Spy x Family, Kai hen Wizards, Magical Girl Dandelion.

Currently Watching:

Finished watching the 2nd season of Heaven Official's Blessing.

Currently Consuming:

Ice tea

Currently Craving:

Nothing at the moment

Now then, to tag other people... OwO

@magicmetslogic @seynne @mereelskirata @zsparz @kageyuuki @wojtekaneko @jer-tan

[fernnshxj]

Any deets about Tsubame? I just love a girl failure, she’s adorable in my opinion! (Even if a lil obsessed-)

yea i can give sum info!!!!!! she’s such a silly she’s growing on me super fast

yea she has a huge crush on miori/kuno. big lesbian,

her family owns a shrine! i don’t have any plans for then/ designs but i imagine she has a big family, being the youngest

she’s kind of a social outcast cuz of her interest in spirits and spooky stuff. she’s like. scarily dedicated. to her exorcism stuffs…

she’s also terrible at it! tsubame tries tho hrhdjjdhd she’s really knowledgeable abt demons n stuff, working with the ninja and kunoichi 👍👍

speaking of, she does not get along w lucy, my mutual @/lucy6767 oc hehehhdnd perchance jealous….

tsubame is terrible at combat. absolutely. she’s kind of cowardly so she wouldn’t fight anyone anyways. she wanted to b a kunoichi w miori but miori won’t let her. she’s worried abt her safety than anything tsubame would find some way to fuck up n hurt herself

idk if that’s good here’s some doodles to make up for it HRHNFHF 👍👍👍👍

[gale-gentlepenguin]

Monologue ask game:

A boy and a girl are in love but must fight an evil entity of nothingness. Girl is the only one who can stop the evil but there is a catch! Boy is actually a creation of the evil and has been trying to absorb the girl's memories to steal her abilities to be powerful. However, boy does genuinely falls in love with girl and decides to help girl win. Unfortunately, for boy if he defeats the evil, he will fade from reality and everyone including girl will forget him because his only reason for being alive is to defeat girl and serve the evil. After the girl and boy win, boy starts to fade as girl regains her stolen memories but her memories of the boy gets erased. As both are helpless to stop the heartbreaking event from happening, the star representing their love disappears.

(Is this f***ing Tsubame Chronicles?)

“I had every reason to hate you… it’s what I was made for in a way.”

The girl looked at the boy she loved as his body started flickering.

“I was made to steal your memories, and take your power all for achieving my purpose of serving my master… but I couldn’t. I didn’t.”

“What do you mean… what are you saying?” The girl spoke but the boy put his finger to her lips shushing her sweetly.

“I didn’t count on falling in love with you. I didn’t count on the good moments surpassing the pain of the inevitable. I didn’t count on that smile being so bright that it cleared the darkness in my soul.”

The boy starts fading more.

“Your old memories should be returning now… not that it matters as I won’t be in them.”

She looked at him confused. Tears flowing down her cheeks. She couldn’t comprehend what the love of her life was saying. What is happening to him? What does he mean he won’t be in her memories.

“I won’t ask you to remember me, I won’t ask you to keep loving me, I won’t even ask that you remember my words… but promise me. Promise me you will live a full life of happiness and love that is so bright that no one could ever forget.”

The boy began fading more. He would be gone any second.

“But…”

“Promise me!” He pleaded.

She could see he was scared. He was trying so hard to be brave. And this time, she would be brave for him.

“I promise.”

She pulled him in for a kiss

The energy insider her began glowing, a light so bright that it was like looking at a star. The warmth enveloped them as they kissed one another for dear life.

And after the kiss ended, the light faded. And only the girl was left standing there. Her expression shifted. She was a bit confused.

She touched her cheek, feeling the tears.

“How strange… why was I crying?”

[weeb-polls-with-pip]

Autistic Anime Girls Group 3 Round 3 Match 3

SUBMISSION PROPAGANDA:

Sayaka -

"Deadpan, forthright, and unapologetically candid, Kanamori never hesitates to voice her thoughts, no matter how harsh or unvarnished they may be. She is often deemed as impolite, ruthless or severely intimidating (by adults and peers her age alike), and is jokingly compared to the likes of the Yakuza. She’s regarded with a degree of caution, due to her unwavering no-nonsense attitude and the fact that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants, phone camera at the ready to capture any slip up that could potentially be used as blackmail later. Survival is her top priority, looking out for herself and whoever might be left behind unfairly by circumstance. She has a steadfast mind for business and strong work ethic, openly admitting to her desire for monetary compensation (or other favors and methods of payment, such as milk or food) for even the smaller and most mundane of tasks, and won’t shy away from charging fellow members of the club as well.

She firmly holds the belief that friendship is an idealized and glorified notion. To her, individuals referred to as "friends" are often mere products of chance, brought together by shared interests and nothing more. Sayaka adamantly refrains from using the term "friend" and readily corrects anyone who mistakenly categorizes her coworkers or those she spends time with as such. She befittingly conveyed this perspective of hers to Midori on the very day they first crossed paths, and this prompted Midori to freely opt out of using the label entirely as well, instead referring to her closest peers as “comrades” ever since.

Regardless of this, Sayaka prefers to achieve a level of coexistence, as she personally describes it, with those she truly cares about, such as the few other club members. While not explicitly considering the girls as her friends, her actions reveal a deep concern for their well-being. She often watches over them, remains by their side and is ready to defend them and their cause whenever necessary. A significant reason the club came to be in the first place is Sayaka's recognition of her classmates' immense artistic potential. She encouraged them to establish their own independent studio, enabling them to create their animated films, attain recognition, and reap profits from their efforts.

In her role as their producer, she's primarily motivated by financial gain, but as she reviews Midori's and Tsubame's work, she ensures they always have the option to do their job efficiently and avoid overexerting themselves if they ever choose to do so. She’s equally supportive of their goals and will often assure them that their art is more than good enough. She insists that their work is already impressive; therefore, they could forgo so much self-imposed pressure and stop doubting their abilities or attaching undue importance to others' unhelpful criticisms, as these are often incongruent with their own artistic sensibilities and convictions.

Sayaka lacks interest and doesn’t possess much insight about art herself, yet she is more than willing to learn from her team to become a better producer. Aside from having a keen eye for business since her early childhood (despite being bad at math), she also appears to be quite knowledgeable in a wide variety of topics, and will take people by surprise whenever she starts rambling about the ins-and-outs of something that’s relevant at any given moment. One time, someone pointed out that Kanamori wasn’t at all different from Asakusa on this regard, to which Tsubame responded with a simple and knowing “yup”.

She can be seen idly cracking the knuckles of her right hand every now and then, and rarely displays a different emotion as she goes about her day donning a neutral grimace on her face. Kanamori almost only ever smiles when she’s getting paid, when friendly mocking someone, or when she’s in the middle of twisting someone’s arm to hers and the club’s advantage.

I’m going to cut it here, since I realized I have much more to say about Sayaka than any other Eizouken member so far (I thought Midori was going to be the longest but this one was already effortlessly surpassing 700 words and counting. Good god) Please please PLEASE consider voting for her!! she’s an amazing character in general, and I can easily see why she’s Sumito Oowara’s personal favorite of the bunch."

Richeh -

"her life's purpose is to live her life according to her own rules, regardless of society's rules that don't make sense to her. and she does that by wholeheartedly embracing her special interests of making delicate magic of crystally stuff and shiny ribbons! she's also prone to making lil puns with her name and the names of the other witches in her atelier, and nobody really gets them aside from the people in her found family <3

also (CONTAINS SPOILERS) her brother once told her that he loved her magic just as it was and that he hoped she never stopped making it and being herself (paraphrased cuz i don't remember the actual quote!) and she took that literally to mean that she shouldn't make magic that wasn't the kind of magic that was hers- i.e. shiny, small, ornate, and detailed magic. Being forced to change how she made her magic in order to "do things the proper way" during her original apprenticeship caused her intense distress, and she'd often refuse to do so and would instead think up her own magic to solve problems instead of doing things by the book. Doing that subjected her to harassment and abuse from her original professor, leading to her eventually needing to leave her 'traditional' witch apprenticeship and get her apprenticeship done at Qifrey's atelier, a place far removed from the main witch cities that accommodates her and allows her to grow the way she wants to."

[kenkaodoll]

Kamiya Dojo Monogatari Tale 70 (JUMP SQ 23/11)

About Kamiya Dojo Monogatari:

Tales of Kamiya dojo is written by Kaoru Kurosaki and published along with the “Rurouni Kenshin Hokkaido” arc in JUMPSQ. The tale involves the Rurouni Kenshin character in daily life that takes time between Kenshin and Kaoru marriage until the epilogue chapter in the original manga before the Hokkaido Arc. Until this month (October 2023) there are a total 70 chapters in Tales of Kamiya dojo. This is an unofficial translation. 

Previous Story: https://www.tumblr.com/kenkaodoll/728811546452656128/kamiya-dojo-monogatari-tale-69-jump-sq-2310 

At the police station's chief's house, Chief Uramura forgot his duties and nudged the rabbits all over the place.

There was not enough room to shelter the rabbits, so he finally had to let the rabbits into his room.

“Touching this soft fur… I’m happy…” he murmured. 

The chief was enjoying the soft touch from the rabbit fur, but he had no idea what he should do with the rabbits. He could keep one or two rabbits at his house, but not this many.

“Aha!"

At that moment, suddenly he got an idea.

Perhaps it was the relaxing effect of stroking the fluffy fur that brought on the inspiration.

“Yes, the Rabbit Club!”

He thought that there were many members in the Rabbit Club who really love rabbits.

It was just a guess, since the chief did not know all the members of the Rabbit Club, but he was sure about it.

There were many Rabbit Clubs here in Tokyo, and the chief had an idea of one who was a dedicated rabbit master. His name was Usagawa.

The head of the rabbit club was not his main job, of course, and rabbit was just his hobby. His day job was a businessman who owned a coal mine in Kyushu. 

He came to Tokyo from a merchant family in Osaka that had been in business since the Edo period. He was a successful businessman who not only ran a coal mine, but also bought a ranch in the northern Kanto region．

The chief was well acquainted with Usagawa, as most people in the business have a wide circle of acquaintances.

He wondered if Usagawa could find someone who would buy a large quantity of rabbits.

If there were 30 members in the Usagawa Rabbit Club, if each member took in two rabbits, he could let 60 rabbits go. If he could get another Rabbit Club outside his club to buy, then he might find a place for more rabbits.

It would be worth asking. However, the other party was quite a tycoon. He couldn't let a lowly policeman go to him to ask for a favor. He would have to go directly to the chief of police.

The chief began to prepare for his departure.

.

Meanwhile, Kenshin and Kaoru were looking for a wind chime as a souvenir, and they were selecting one with a nice sound from among those hanging for sale.

“How about this one?” Kaoru asked

“This one has a nice tone too, I think.”

They seemed to be enjoying each other's company as they rang the wind chimes in each other's ears.

“Then I'll go with the one Kenshin chose.”

“No, I think Kaoru-dono's choice is also quite good.”

“I can't decide on just one.”

“Since both tones are good, how about we decide on the color of the glass?”

“Well, I think the light blue one is good. What about you, Kenshin?”

“I also think that color is cool and refreshing.”

Mikio, while looking sideways at the two of them, thought to himself, “I can't do this”. He watched as Kenshin and Kaoru bought wind chimes, wondering in himself what in the world he was being shown.

“Well, shall we go home now?”

“I can't wait for Kenji to hear the sound of this wind chime.”

Mikio was relieved to see Kenshin and Kaoru’s back and they finally showed signs of leaving. He could finally walk through the streets of heaven without being scared to death.

.

Kenshin and Kaoru brought wind chimes as souvenirs, turning from the main road to the side street.

“There he is, someone who's really shady,” Kaoru whispered in a small voice.

“I think he was the son of the Nagaoka family, whom Tsubame-chan's family served, wasn't he? It's the Meiji era, and he's still trying to make it look like he's the master.”

“I wonder if he is related to the Rabbit Incident,” Kenshin added.

"Let's find out."

Kaoru immediately looked at the main street from the side street’s shadow. Mikio had not gone far.

“The woman with him looks like has a baby in her belly. I wonder if she is his wife.”

“If so, they won't be able to run away, so I'll follow them slowly.”

“Let's do that,” Kaoru tried to follow Mikio out onto the main street again.

“No, it would be too conspicuous if two people do it. I'll go alone here.”

“I want to follow him too. I want to try myself at being like a spy. I've always admired Misao because she looks so cool when she acts cool as a spy.”

Kaoru's eyes sparkled, but Kenshin looked reluctant.

“No, but...”

“Eh, no?”

If something happens and that glass wind chime breaks, you won't be able to show it to Kenji, right?"

Kenshin said while looking at the wind chime in Kaoru's hand, then she finally understood.

“I got it. Don't do anything dangerous, Kenshin.”

“Of course, don’t worry."

With that agreement, Kaoru went to the dojo. Kenshin continued to follow Mikio.

.

Mikio and the woman were walking home.

“Hey, you.”

A well-dressed man approached Mikio. He was accompanied by his apprentice, he looked like an important person.

“Well, well, well, Usagawa-san. Long time no see,” Mikio bluntly humbled himself in front of the man.

“I've been in the mines in Kyushu for a while now, so it's been a while since I've been in Tokyo. Is it your wife?” Usagawa looked at the woman beside Mikio.

“This is my wife, Shino.”

“Thank you for your help. My husband is indebted to you,” the couple bowed in unison.

“Oh, congratulations!” Usagawa turned to Shino and smiled broadly.

“You need to get some nutrition. Yeah, eat some dojou*(loach fish),” he said, and made a quick movement to bring the sake cup up to his lips.

“Oshino-san nourishes her body with dojou, and we nourish our souls with sake.”

“I'll be your guest!”

"You don't mind if I join you, do you?"

Mikio and Shino smiled.

“Of course. We must cherish our rabbit’s business.”

Mikio explained, “Master Usagawa is the head of the Rabbit Club, Usagawa-san bought a lot of rabbits too. He's been a big help to me.”

“Thank you very much,” Shino bowed politely.

The first person who approached Mikio about selling rabbits was Suwa, but it was Usagawa who actually bought the rabbits from Mikio.

“I took up the rabbits as a hobby for good luck because my name is “Usa” like usagi "rabbit," and ever since then, I've had nothing but good things happen to me.”

Mikio, Shino, Usagawa, and his apprentice entered the restaurant.

Kenshin, who was following them, pondered what to do, but decided to wait outside.

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Once inside the restaurant and seated, the four of them sat around a fish stew while Usagawa and Mikio drank sake together.

“So, how's business these days?” Usagawa asked.

“The business hasn't been going very well lately. The Year of the Rabbit had ended,” Mikio shook his head.

“You come from a samurai family, don’t you?”

“Yes, from the venerable Nagaoka family, though I am not the heir to the Nagaoka family. It's not easy for a samurai family to survive in the Meiji era.”

“I guess so. The rabbits bring a lot of good fortune.”

“The rabbit has a lot of blessings. On the other hand, what kind of blessings did Master Usagawa get?”

“Me? Yes,there are many things. The kanji character for rabbit (兔) is similar to the character for escape from disaster (免れる), so it is said to bring good luck in avoiding calamities. Our mine hasn't had any collapses or injuries yet. Moreover, since rabbits jump, it is also said to bring good fortune that business will be booming. With the spread of steam engines, the demand for coal is soaring. Business is booming.”

“That's a good thing, isn't it? I wish I could have had the blessing of Usagi-sama, but I can't.”

Mikio's words were met with a laugh from Usagawa. 

“What are you talking about? Rabbits are fertile, and they are also blessed with the gift of fertility. I'm sure Oshino-san will have a safe delivery!” He laughed broadly.

“I'm glad to hear that blessing,” Shino also smiled.

At that time childbirth was life-threatening. It would be better to ask God or a rabbit for a blessing, if there is one.

“Well, I guess it is a blessing to have an easy childbirth. Even if a baby is born, if our business doesn't improve, we won't be able to raise our child,” Mikio spat out.

“This man has no job right now.”

Usagawa raised his eyebrows in surprise at Shino's words.

“Are you not selling rabbits anymore??”

“No, what a shame”

“But we got to know each other because you sold rabbits to me. If you're looking for a place to work, how about my coal mine? They are a rough bunch, but if you work hard, you will earn as much as you work.”

Hearing Usagawa's words, the apprentice tugged at his master's sleeve.

“Master. The mines are in Kyushu. Isn't it too much to ask a man to go to Kyushu with his heavily pregnant wife?”

It was a fair question.

“Oh, I see what you mean.”

“I don't mean to be presumptuous, but I don't really recommend it.”

Usagawa pondered over what his apprentice said.

“So, where else can you work besides the coal mines? Hmmm…”

“No, no, no, I'll just be grateful for your kindness,” Mikio refused.

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On the other hand, Chief Uramura visited the Usagawa residence and sluggishly returned home without any results due to the absence of the Master of the house.

.…..to be continued in chapter 71…… https://www.tumblr.com/kenkaodoll/737501523407405056/kamiya-dojo-monogatari-tale-71-jump-sq-2312

Notes: Dojou: or loach fish was believed to be a source of nutrients during that time.

TLnote(1): translating Japanese is so hard because the sentence structure is very different compared with English. Also the style of writing is different, plus there’s a lot of figurative, poetic language and things that don't make sense if it’s directly translated into english. So forgive me if this is very weird to read, and please tell me if you want to give corrections. 

TLnote(2) I will provide the original Japanese text for correction if any of you who read have better knowledge of the Japanese language. Just dm and I’ll send the file.

TLnote(3) Dtninja had translated some earlier chapters on his website. You can go and check on there

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Closed starter for Tsubame Kaneshiro @ritualove

Located in Happy's living room

As a single father to a baby who was mere months old, Happy no longer got the required amount of sleep each night; it wasn't a symptom of fatherhood that he had been oblivious to before Keiko had arrived, but even so, some days his fatigue truly shocked him. It was truly impressive, just how much he managed to get done and how well he managed to function despite it all, but even though that was the case, Happy still had moments - many of them - where his fatigued threatened to catch up on him.

So naturally, as Keiko laid on her small playmat, idly slapping away at some toys dangling down from a structure over her, Happy laid on the living room floor, too. The only thing that was stopping him from dozing off was the fact that there wasn't another pair of eyes on his daughter, but even while he couldn't yet sleep, he was making the most of relaxing down there on the floor.

The peaceful ambiance that was only filled with the quiet babbling of Keiko's was broken by their expectant visitor's arrival - which certainly wasn't a bad thing, despite how little energy the host had. "I think auntie Tsubi is here," he told his daughter, pinching her cheeks but still not bothering to sit upright; it wasn't like his sister hadn't seem him tired before. "Tsu! We're in here!" He called, though in a modestly sized house, he knew it wouldn't have been long before the woman found the pair.