#we all know Chiitan right

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Five nights at Chiitan’s is the scariest game ever..

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※ Ch149 WBK spoilers/leaks, endosaku/endochika talk. +my nickname for chika is chiitan btw

Can't believe edsk neg diffed every sakura cp in 4 pages what the fukk

This is really fun for me to interpret...! in my view, i think that endo equates love to full-blown attention and bloodlust. since sakura is known to lock in on his opponents which was painted as a flaw (im unsure when, around keel arc was it? i rmb he realized he had to protect everyone and not just charge in by himself), this very flaw unfortunately pulled endo in

Like, endo practically spent less than 2 hours??? Face to face with sakura???? And then he's already calling him a man he "values from the bottom of his heart" before acknowledging he can never have the things he truly loves (chiitan and sakura standing side by side, and we already know his feelings for the former are Not merely platonic)

If chiitan is an unobtainable god of worship in a higher plane for endo, i suppose sakura would be the human embodiment of said god... and chiitan never gave endo the attention he categorized as love, but endo still fell first after seeing his bloodlust (the other part of his love)

When endo sees sakura with the same bloodlust, this time directed at him with full attention, he realizes for the first time in his life that he also wants to be desired by the person he's taken an interest in; i believe this was repressed after all those years with chiitan. even tho he was satisfied chasing after and worshipping chiitan, he was never truly happy because those pair of eyes would never look the same way as sakura had looked at him, with the same intense fervor.

Yet endo can't have both of them, his feelings will never be mutual. Sakura's whole spiel in the beginning was how he could never meet another person's eyes, but everyone (with "everyone" being the things sakura loves—the people who care for him) was looking at him—and now endo, who never had the eyes of the thing(s) he loves looking at him, experiences it for the first time, and sakura's gaze is trained fully on him. he's looking his way for the first time in his life, but at the same time, what endo wants will never be reciprocated. I think it's ... wow! Wow u make me HOME A PHONIC

Fucking hell this disaster gayfailure makes me insane. I am homophobic now. I hate him /lh

Edit: me and my friend talked a bit...

I like how the image of endo embracing chiitan is religiously inclined (the title, the pose, the robes, the painting). It's the beginning of the chapter, the largest image. It's clearly depicting worship. Whereas sakura's one is in the middle of a chapter. It's mundane, it's human, it's something fleeting yet all-encompassing, a potential pedestal of worship and idolization. Endo's in normal clothes sitting in front of Sakura's bust. There could potentially be more people around him but the spotlight right now is on sakura, his attention has narrowed down to him and him only

I like how Sakura is also a bust and not a painting... he's more 3 dimensional, perhaps more nuanced even, more developed; he's observable from multiple angles and his features are more defined. But chiitan's a painting—and it kind of fits since we don't know much about him at all. We've only heard of him from tales and other potentially skewed perspectives like how religious paintings depict religious figures

My friend mentioned, Sakura being a bust on a mount could be because endo can topple it down and break him, similar to the panel how a sakura twig can be snapped. Paintings are meant to be hung and admired from afar.

Another friend of mine pointed out that the kanji for chiitan's name contains 焱, while the kanji for endo's has 棪. 木 = wood and 火 = fire... It's like he's firewood as fuel for chiitan's inferno, but at the same time, endo's hurting himself and turning into cinders

Fire (chiitan) is beautiful when admired but painful to touch, but endo's been shown to worship and grasp at it even if it almost kills him.

But Endo uses words like "submerge" and "bathe" when it comes to sakura... he's like water if chiitan is fire. I don't know about the JP originals but endo does mention feeling "joy" upon meeting chiitan (a brief spark) and sakura brings "happiness" (a more prolonged thing) if eng TLs are accurate

What I'm saying is... if chiitan is truly symbolized in the painting and endo is searing himself away through worship—i'd dare say that the best way to destroy a painting, too, is to burn it.

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transcriptions below the cut

CHRIS BROOKES

[ID: The cast of Baka Gaijin (Chris Brookes, Masa Takanashi, Takayuki Ueki, Drew Parker, MAO and a few others) doing their signature send-off with the audience after a show. /end ID]

"It was the best year I've ever had in terms of the quality of the matches in ring"

— Congrats on the 10th edition of Baka Gaijin and the first anniversary coming up on December 13th! Chris, when you reflect on the past year, filled with a victorious run in the KING OF DDT tournament and winning the KO-D OPENWEIGHT championship title, how do you feel about all that you've achieved?

Chris: It feels surreal, to be honest. Every professional wrestler sets themself a goal to make the next year better than the last, but at the start of this year I really didn't know if it would be possible. I had no momentum, and even lost in a tag match with Chiitan and I thought my stock in DDT as an important player was plummeting… I guess reaching that low point gave me the motivation to turn things around. Even though I won the King of DDT and turned things around somewhat, I dislocated my shoulder and Drew left and retired and it was more negative hurdles along the way. Finally, all in all though, when I reflect back on 2023 I think it was the best year I've ever had in terms of the quality of the matches in ring. I'm really proud of all the singles matches I had from the start of King of DDT to now.

— Right. You made it on to the cover of Weekly Pro-Wrestling and were chosen as one of the cover athletes for the wrestler's directory.

Chris: Being featured in Weekly Pro-Wrestling is nice. It tells me, despite our unusual setting of no ring, we must be doing something right.

— Additionally, with regular broadcasts on YouTube reaching overseas fans, how have fans from overseas been responding to the content?

Chris: Overseas fans respond pretty well to it, but really, it's not at all my target audience. The simplicity in which you can stream an event on YouTube to the world these days with just a smartphone is amazing, and it's a nice bonus to be able to reach that audience, but it's not my priority. If the YouTube account was suspended, or there was a sudden reason it wasn't viable I wouldn't really mind. It's not the point of a show like Baka Gaijin, I think. I think it's best experienced inside the venue, and those customers are the ones I'm prioritizing.

— Taking a trip down memory lane back to VOL. 1, what were your expectations for the situation a year later? Have there been any shifts in your mindset since then?

Chris: I don't think I really went into it with any expectations, which is maybe why it's successful. I think it's earnest and genuine, in that sense. We started these shows because we wanted to and thought it would be fun, and I think people look forward to it now still because it's always fun. The motivation wasn't money, or a wider/bigger goal. I still think about it that way now. If suddenly it wasn't fun, I would stop doing it.

— The regular roster has truly found its stride. What are your thoughts on each member individually—Masa Takanashi, MAO, Antonio Honda, Takayuki Ueki, Ram Kaichow, and Chie Koishikawa?

Chris: Masa is my best friend, and in my opinion one of the smartest and most interesting wrestlers in the world. MAO too, someone I am very close with, and I think he's the most creative young mind in professional wrestling, no one else can touch his creativity. Honda is so out of the box, anything he does is entertaining. I can tell him "please do something for 10 minutes" and he can just come up with something interesting, funny and unique every time. He's the most self-reliant member, I think. Ueki is funny, because we weren't particularly close prior to Baka Gaijin but he would always be around and help out on the first few shows and really found his place. I think he's critical to the flavour of the Baka Gaijin recipe now too. Ram will probably resent being called a part of the regular crew, I still don't know if she actually enjoys doing the shows or just feels obliged to be here, but I think she suits the style of it perfectly and is very entertaining. Chie can do anything, too, and is the member of the team that always goes 150% into everything she does. I think the shows wouldn't be the same without her.

"MAO is a little busy right now with the Sauna Kamiina but I wonder if he'll find his way there one day too."

— SCHADENFREUDE International was formed with familiar faces from Baka Gaijin, correct?

Chris: Well I guess you could put it that way. MAO is a little busy right now with the Sauna Kamiina but I wonder if he'll find his way there one day too. Ueki, Chie, Ram, etc. would all be welcome guests. I think Kiso Daisuke is also a member of SCHADENFREUDE International.

— Reflecting on the past year, is there a particular scene from Baka Gaijin that stands out the most in your memory?

Chris: It would be impossible to pick just one, but selfishly I really loved the match I had with Maya Yukihi there. I think there's been so many, which is why it's so fun. When I look back over the shows I'm constantly reminded of events, costumes or scenes that I'd almost forgotten about. I think that is its charm. It's a completely unique, strange, weird variety show every time and there'll always be something memorable and different.

— What are your thoughts and expectations for the future?

Chris: Continue living with no expectations and the only goal being to have everyone leaving saying "that was the most fun I've had!". If we can do that, we're doing something right.

ANTONIO HONDA

[ID: Hagane Shinno rolling up Antonio Honda. They are both wearing bee costumes. /end ID]

"I want everyone to come to Daisetz's live shows and cheer loudly."

Yeah, it's crazy, isn't it? Baka Gaijin's first anniversary has come so quickly. It feels like we just started this thing not too long ago. It's a blast because there are so many friends involved in Baka Gaijin, you know? Even though Drew Parker left, Chris Brookes still seems to be having a great time and that's awesome.

At first, I thought it was going to be a one-off. When they announced the second one I was like "Oh, it's going to continue." and the pace of these shows is surprisingly fast, I believe the intimate atmosphere of Baka Gaijin + Friends is something the audience enjoys. If the wrestlers are having fun, it shows and the audience is having a good time too. It's cool that even though the show is produced by Chris, he's not always in the spotlight. The ideas are interesting. Just being in the venue and seeing HARASHIMA and Kazusada Higuchi is enough to entertain the audience. Chris, originally a fan of Japanese indie pro wrestling, is now creating a great form of indie pro wrestling in Japan. I'm grateful to be a part of so many fantastic shows. And it feels like I'm there every time, even though I'm not physically there.

The most memorable moment for me was when Yoshihiko shadow turned out to be El Phantasmo from New Japan Pro-Wrestling. His moves were too painful! I landed face first on the floor and it took about two weeks for the pain to subside. So that match left a lasting impression, or rather lasting damage. It's definitely memorable. Talking about other wrestlers' matches, the one between Hagane Shinno and Maya Yukihi was incredible. To do that much on the mat is extraordinary. I thought "Hagane should be more famous!" He's really an amazing wrestler. Hagane isn't pushy and does not say "me, me" all the time. This makes him almost too angelic for the pro wrestling industry. But he puts on fantastic matches even in Gatoh Move, so I hope more people get to see him and appreciate him. And after watching Hagane's matches, I want everyone to come to Daisetz's live shows and cheer loudly.

"What we do in Baka Gaijin has a flavour of the more chaotic DDT of the past."

Chris is currently in DDT and I really think he's a perfect fit for DDT. What we do in Baka Gaijin has a flavour of the more chaotic DDT of the past. So what Chris wants to do in pro wrestling is a good fit for DDT and I think he's really happy to be in Japan doing what he loves.

I'd like to continue exploring peaceful deathmatch styles in the future. Ultimately, these quirky matches, such as the wasabi cream one, aren't as enjoyable unless the audience is close. They don't translate well to larger venues like Korakuen Hall. The interesting thing is the distance at which the wasabi hits the audience. In my case, since I can't do flashy moves like other wrestlers, it's easier for me when there's something unique happening in the match. While small venues like ChocoPro have a certain charm, Baka Gaijin has a different vibe. Maybe it's the alcohol? That's probably what makes it great. The friendly atmosphere and the alcohol break down barriers with the wrestlers, creating a sense of unity. And there's a desire to wrestle people you can only wrestle in that venue. So, I'd like to wrestle anyone I haven't wrestled before… as long as it isn't Phantasmo.

With the previous faction, I often took the initiative without being asked, but SCHADENFREUDE International, formed with friends from Baka Gaijin, was different. It was the first time I was invited to join. The last time I joined a unit was Happy Motel. It was surprising. In the process of promoting wrestlers like Takeshi Masada and Chris, I sometimes wonder if my presence in the faction might be a hindrance. Is the company getting anything out of it? But I'll do my best not to hold the faction back.

Takayuki Ueki who I met in Baka Gaijin, is incredibly talented. It was shocking. Everyone is fantastic. I look forward to more in the future. Finally, to all the fans, I'd love it if you'd take cheki photos with me from time to time.

[ID: Hagane Shinno and Antonio Honda looking into the camera for a photo, still wearing their bee costumes. /end ID]

MAO

[ID: The background is a two-page spread of MAO blowing smoke out of his mouth. He is dressed like Chris Brookes. /end ID]

"Don't worry, I want to protect this place."

Initially, Chris Brookes had discussed with DDT the idea of producing a show, but I remember it was quite a challenge. Just between you and me, DDT is afraid of any individual having too much power. Well, that could be the result of seeing the fate of many organisations that have disappeared over the last 25 years. DDT has grown considerably and the organisation seems to be well run, so there seems to be some logic to it. Just between us, the permission for the show was granted with the condition of "limited to small venues", and that's how Baka Gaijin started at ARENA Shimo-Kitazawa. Ever since VOL. 1, tickets have sold out within seconds for every event, and now it's already the 1st Anniversary. The momentum isn't slowing down, it's actually growing. Soon DDT might take notice! These days I have such positive concerns. Don't worry, I want to protect this place.

Looking back, I'll never forget the days before VOL. 1. Suddenly I received two red horns from the cheerful Chris. Even when life asked, "What's that?" the answer was simply, "Good luck." thought, "Oh, that means I should do Power-chan, huh?" Come to think of it, Chris had been humming "KICK BACK" a lot around then… From here my unique participation began, with 6 out of 7 times not in my own costume, the "Baka Gaijin MAO" was born.

Since I found the answer in VOL. 1, the costumes were placed there when entering the venue from the next time on. I had to discover the meaning, put on the right costume and behave correctly within about three hours, from the time I entered to the time of the match. When it was a mysterious pompadour wig and Indian-style costume, it turned out to be Baliyan Akki. Chie Koishikawa's costume was collected by running around the streets of Shimo-Kitazawa by myself, and Mecha Mummy… firecrackers?!… and so on. Thanks for the fun show, where I can fully express myself every time.

As long as Chris and MAO, the two creative giants, are around, it promises to be an interesting place. However, in terms of what makes Baka Gaijin what it is, I think we value the 'band scene' vibe. If you go back to Chris's CCK, the original SCHADENFREUDE and the activities in ATTACK!, I think it goes back to that. The indie scene in the UK wasn't that cool. Young people didn't seem very interested. Chris and Kid Lykos brought the 'band scene' vibe, bringing a new wind that attracted girls and young people to live events. Chris has since been successful in producing shows and running organisations. The coolness of Baka Gaijin is due to Chris. I fully agree with this 'band scene' vibe and I want to continue to follow it. But doing a lot of shows in a completely different culture, with a mindset like the UK, is frankly crazy. But it works well, so it's amazing. I love crazy people, so I'll do whatever the producer says.

"I want to try different martial arts or kickboxing fights next."

The adaptability of Gatoh Move's wrestlers in a small space is always surprising. They make full use of their unique background, and I can suddenly feel the difference in instances like tag matches! Mei Suruga is often called a genius, but from my point of view, Chie is also a genius. Whether she is on the opposing side or the same side in a match, I feel a mysterious sense of calm… well, she is pretty crazy too, haha.

After flying in front of 30,000 people at the Tokyo Dome, two weeks later I cosplayed as Akki and flew from the bar in front of 60 people. I was really surprised by wide range of experiences in my wrestling life. When I jumped while dressed as Akki, my opponent dodged and I self-destructed, and I couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Baka Gaijin has been a platform where I've been able to try out a lot of things I've always wanted to do but never quite had the courage to do in the ring. Every show, there's something new lyrics want to try, and I expect that trend to continue. Maybe I want to try different martial arts or kickboxing fights next. It's great because the venue is small. Speaking of which, I just remembered the existence of the All Japan Hardcore Judo Federation that Takayuki Ueki and I started, hahaha. I love you all, baby.

MASA TAKANASHI

[ID: Masa Takanashi staring down Chie Koishikawa, who is dressed like him. /end ID]

"The foundation of Baka Gaijin is rooted in those SCHADENFREUDE shows."

As a producer, Chris Brookes embodies the feelings of a pro-wrestling fan. He makes it a priority to create cards that he would personally enjoy, sometimes even getting into the ring for the opening match. He usually enjoys the main event from the steps, beer in hand. Like many producers, Chris tends to build the cards around the matches he wants to see, but I think Chris has a distinctive image in his mind. In that respect, This makes him a unique producer. I felt this very much during my trip with Chris in the UK. The foundation of Baka Gaijin is rooted in those SCHADENFREUDE shows.

Every match in Baka Gaijin has left a lasting impression on me, but the Lingerie Muto vs. Inoue match was especially remarkable. Having this match happen at around the same time as Keiji Muto's retirement match led to a development I had never imagined. Another memorable match was Antonio Honda vs. Yoshihiko. Such unique events are only possible in Baka Gaijin. The playful spirit of Chris as a pro-wrestling fan, combined with the complicity of the fans, creates this unique atmosphere in Baka Gaijin. I think the original strength of Baka Gaijin is that this can happen because of the intimate size of the venue.

"In terms of CDK I hope to face Shutendoji one day. I'm sure the post-match drinking session would be fantastic."

I see SCHADENFREUDE International as an entity that Chris has created as an opportunity for his Baka Gaijin comrades. Neither Anton nor I are regular DDT participants at the moment, and Takeshi Masada is a University student, so he can't attend every event. Chris has given these members a chance to show their presence in DDT. He is fulfilling his dreams and looking forward to the next stage. I will also work towards achieving what Chris has in mind.

In terms of CDK, I hope to face Shutendoji one day. I'm sure the post-match drinking session would be fantastic. Also, the team of Shunma Katsumata and MAO at Baka Gaijin. It would be a different kind of match. What kind of match will it be? What equipment will MAO wear? How drunk will Katsumata be after the show? I can't help but imagine various scenarios.

Thanks to everyone, Baka Gaijin has reached its first anniversary. Next year will be the fifth anniversary of CDK. I hope we can continue to enjoy the present together.

[ID: To the right of the text column there are two more images. One shows Masa Takanashi in front of the crowd. The other shows Masa forcing Kazusada Higuchi to drink beer. /end ID]

TAKAYUKI UEKI

[ID: Takayuki Ueki sensually touching his body, surrounded by fans. /end ID]

"Originally I had no plans to be a part of Baka Gaijin."

At first, I wondered if Chris Brookes and Drew Parker producing shows in Japan would be OK, thinking it might end up being a shitshow. But it's incredible because Baka Gaijin has become so popular—tickets sell out instantly and the venues are packed. Chris has a remarkable charisma, both he and Drew are interesting, and people naturally gather around interesting people. So, the 10th anniversary…? No, the 1st anniversary! I've been wrestling for 10 years though, haha! Originally, I had no plans to be a part of Baka Gaijin, but since Drew and I were friends, I asked if I could come. Then Chris asked me, "How about Ueki DJing?" At that moment thought, "These guys are true to their name, Baka Gaijin!"

On VOL. 2 I did a comedy show by myself and I've always wanted to do that somewhere. So, based on my life experiences, l did a performance called "Jugemu." The impressions that I performed during that show were thanks to the influence of Hideyoshi Kamiya, who raised me. Oh, I haven't talked at all about the first anniversary of Baka Gaijin!

A memorable moment in Baka Gaijin was the fight between Masashi Takeda and Death Worm. It was something unimaginable anywhere else! Chris made it happen and it was exciting to see two wrestlers with different world views face each other. I got too excited, went into the match before I came back to wrestling after an injury, got hurt and bled in a place no one could see. The match l had with Chris in Baka Gaijin was the first time we really faced each other, I think. He had been at FREEDOMS once before, but I wasn't on the card. Facing him was fresh… as Mad Doctor Ueki no less. After all, the Doctor wants to conquer not only Shimokitazawa, but the world. It seems like it will take a long time to achieve that…

I probably first met Chris when I was a young wrestler in Big Japan Pro Wrestling. I didn't think much at the time, just like "Oh, a handsome foreign wrestler is here". I vaguely remember meeting him, possibly through my good relationship with Shinya Ishikawa. I saw Chris again during Fight Club PRO, and when I saw his match where he put drool in his opponent's ears, I thought, "There's a dangerous guy like that!? His ideas are just incredible, and he does things like deathmatches. Chris probably only saw me as a deathmatch wrestler. Normally, when you're born good-looking like Chris, you want to do cool moves, right? You want to be popular! I think if I was cool I would have done a lot of flashy moves and tried to be popular haha.

MAO is also really amazing. How he is able to maintain his core as MAO while doing different things is impressive. I got into the pro wrestling industry because I love death matches, but I've always wanted to do something like Tiger Mask in pro wrestling. Seeing MAO's changes up close makes me want to do something other than deathmatches. It's cool and awesome and I admire it. Especially from VOL. 1, MAO made a strong impression. The match between Power Chan of Chainsaw Man and Deathworm. "You can do anything you want!" This match created an atmosphere where everyone could be free. This unique world view is not easy to find. At least, in the organisations I'm in, the taste of Baka Gaijin is missing. I really love the pop and core feeling that is unique.

"A guy from the sound staff wrestling in a singles match against Chris is a dream story!"

Originally, the comedy show I did on VOL. 2 was supposed to be a duo comedy show. MAO was supposed to be my partner. But if I remember correctly, he went abroad. So one day, even if MAO isn't my partner, I'd like to do comedy performed by a duo. In VOL. 10, Chris and Munetatsu Nakamura will be wrestling. He also grew into his role from the sound staff! Yes! He's on the same path as me! So I feel like I want to team up with him. It might be interesting to play our entrance music and enter from the bar counter. A guy from the sound staff wrestling in a singles match against Chris is a dream story! So, I want to team up with Nakamura and wrestle. As for the Mad Doctor… I don't know what to say! Maybe the Doctor will modify Nakamura to achieve world domination. Then Nakamura could become… Mechamura…!? If producer Chris turns into a robot… He seems like he could lead a rebellion with all the mechas I've created so far! We could have Doctor vs. 100 Mechas! A Mecha Rumble!? It won't fit in ARENA!

Well, in the future, I hope Baka Gaijin and friends can continue to create a unique atmosphere both on and off the mat. Whether as a wrestler, sound staff or comedian, I'd love to be involved. If I touched someone else's chest hair I'd probably scream, but the Baka Gaijin audience loved it. Truly, Baka Gaijin has flourished because such foolish people have gathered. So let's keep doing Baka things together!

[ID: Baliyan Akki attempting to put Takayuki Ueki into a submission hold. /end ID]

BAKA GAIJIN VOLUME 9 ZINE INTERVIEWS

in order: chris brookes, antonio honda, mao, masa takanashi, takayuki ueki

hey guess who just discovered his shit printer can scan! sorry these are a little wonky, it was not easy to fold the zine so i could scan them. the interviews are both in japanese and english, but it was a pain in the ass to scan so i only scanned the english bits

[yurin23]

The Daily Life of MaYuki Family #57

#57  Strife A few days before the halloween event, Chihiro and Haruppi are at the quadrangle Haruppi: Chiitan! ヽ(•‿•)ノ we've finished setting up the lights Chihiro: Hi haruppi *faint smile* Haruppi: hmmmm…  Let me help you with that *gets the chairs* Chihiro: eh? Haruppi: Are you still thinking about what happened last time? Chihiro: *nods* But don’t worry I’ll be okay. Also you should rest too, you know? You are always helping me. Haruppi:  But I want to help Chiichan to finish her duties as soon as possible so that we can go and eat dinner together. ٩(＾◡＾)۶ Chihiro: But we already went out yesterday though Haruppi: (^^ゞBut being with Chiichan makes Haruppi happy and I like being with Chiichan! Chihiro: *blush* I like being with Haruppi as well *whisper* Haruppi: Really?! (´つヮ⊂) Chihiro: *blush harder* Haruppi: *giggle* Anyway, let’s finish this! So I can spend time with Chiichan alone  (ノ^∇^) Chihiro: un! *shy* Haruppi: By the way Chiichan, I’m always here for you, you know that right? Chihiro: T-thank you Haruppi

Meanwhile at the cafeteria, Aoi and Iichan were assigned to get the bento meals for the student council and volunteers Aoi: Iichan thank you really for volunteering, it's a big help! Iichan: hehe it’s nothing (⁀ᗢ⁀) Aoi: Lately you've been really energetic. Did something happen? Iichan: Well, you see I already told Maachan what I feel Aoi: Eh? Really? What happened next? Iichan: She hasn't given me an answer yet, but I’m willing to wait until she falls in love with me Aoi's mind: Does maachan plan to move on? I better talk to her. Iichan: Ah ~ I’m really happy (⁀ᗢ⁀) While the two are on their way, Jiina approaches them. Jiina: Hello Aoi-san, Izumi-san, did you need any help? Iichan: Ah - sure Aoi: No.We are good Jiina: Uhm Aoi-san can we talk ? Aoi: Sorry but we still need to do a lot of things Jiina: Please. It will not take that long. Iichan: Aoitan, I’ll carry that *gets the box of bentos from aoi* don’t worry i’ll handle this *glance at jiina and nods* Aoi: *sigh* okay They went to one of the classrooms where no students were inside. Aoi: What do we need to talk about? Jiina: I’m sorry. Aoi: … Jiina: Aoi-san, I know how important Natsumi is to you, your her cousin and I hurt her so much when I left Aoi: You sure did. Jiina: Please let me explain, things in my family are really complicated, they set me up with someone I don’t love. I don’t  really mean to hurt Natsumi and it hurts me too. I’m really trying my best to make it up to Natsumi. Aoi: But you choose to leave her alone without any word. You know how much you damage her? She can’t eat, nor sleep. She keeps waiting for you until you come back. You know how hard that is?! Jiina: I-I’m really sorry.I promise I will do better now. Aoi: No Kojina-san. She’s getting better now and plans to move on, to move forward! Nacchan is trying her very best to move on, then you come back? *trying not to cry* Are you playing with her feelings?! Jiina: No! I love her! I really do love her! Please believe me. Aoi: If you really love her, why choose to hurt her like that?! It’s not like you will just leave your toy  and go back when you want it to! Jiina: Then give me a chance to prove it to you and your friends that I really love Natsumi Aoi: You are hurting my friends too! I don’t trust you Kojina-san. Your words are not enough. Jiina: *crying* Please, just give me a chance to prove it. Aoi: Sorry Kojina-san but I think this conversation is going nowhere. I will go now. I still need to do a lot of things. *clench her fist* Jiina: *hurt and frustrated* O-okay. T-thank you Aoi-san for you time Jiina is hurt badly and all she wants to do is to see Natsumi to get her feelings better. She went to the newspaper club and caught up with Natsumi and Lovetan there. Lovetan: Oh- speaking of hmm *notice her eyes* Natsu: *Immediately get and close her laptop* Lovetan: I will leave you two, please close the club room after. Jiina: Y-yes senpai *sniff* Natsumi: *notices jiina’s eyes* A-are you okay? Did something happen?  Tell me. *worried* Jiina: *hugs natsu tightly*  I’m better now I just need to see your face *lean her face in natsu’s neck* Natsumi: *feeling guilty* Please tell me. Jiina: Hmm *shakes her head and wipes her tears* It’s nothing. I promise. *faint smile* Are you done with your tasks? Do you need some help? Natsumi: I’m done. Do you want to go somewhere else? What do you want to do? Tell me. Jiina: Can we eat crepes? Natsumi: Sure. Anything you want. *feeling guilty* Natsu fixes her stuff and puts it in her bag. They went to eat crepes on their way to Jiina’s apartment. Natsu tries her best to cheer up Jiina and puts all her attention only to Jiina. She feels guilty, she feels unworthy for Jiina who is trying her best to make it up to her. But at the back of her mind the real reason she feels guilty is that she knows something is not right, she feels like she’s not loyal to Jiina. She’s already committed to someone but something is still missing and that is Madoka. That night when Natsumi got home, she thought carefully of what she should do. Does she need to tell Jiina about what’s bothering her? What will Jiina feel? Does she need to tell her about Chihiro and Madoka’s confession? Does she need to tell Jiina that she loves her but something is still missing? Does she need to tell Jiina that she is confused right now and feels guilty about it? A lot of things are going on in Natsumi's mind but she’s concerned; concern of what will happen; concern that whatever her move she will hurt Jiina; the person who loves her. The person who is now disobeying her parents and runs away  just to be with her. But she also thought of what Madoka would feel. Will Madoka hate her more? Will Madoka talk to her again? Will there be a chance to fix their relationship with each other? She doesn’t know what she really needs to do. The next day after class, Madoka is in the music club. She is sitting on the piano stool trying her best to practice for next month's competition because it will the finals and she hates to think that even in piano she might lose to Jiina in that competition. Madoka: *sigh* I can’t focus. I keep on making mistakes *looks around and notice the chair where natsu always sits while she’s waiting for her* Madoka: *sigh* gets the necklace on her pocket and stares at it*  Natsumi… Suddenly aoi show up at the door of the music club room Aoi: Ma~do~chan Madoka: eh? Aoitan? What are you doing here? Aoi: Just visiting my friend Madoka: *smiles* Aoi: Did you already decide where you will hide your card ? There's only one week left! Madoka: I haven’t decided yet. You look excited about the event Aoi: Yep! A lot of our kouhai will be there. By the way maa-chan how are you? Madoka: Eh? I-im just fine Aoi: How about you and iichan? Madoka: *blush* Aoi: Iichan told me Madoka: eh?  What did she tell you? Aoi: About  you two. Are you really planning to move on? Madoka: I actually don’t know what should I do Aoitan, I don’t want to hurt Iichan. I can’t give her any answer yet. Aoi: Do you still love Nacchan? Madoka: I-uhm Aoi: Are you really going to let her be with Jiina? Madoka: Natsumi loves her Aoitan. Aoi: I still love Nacchan and yes they are together but I cannot accept it Madoka: … Aoi: It will be better if chiichan or maachan will be nacchan's girlfriend. Madoka: I don’t get what you wanted to say Aoitan. Aoi: Nacchan only sees Aoi as her important cousin and friend. She treats me like Saku-chan. That's what I think. It hurts me to accept this but after Jiina  talk to me, I would rather push my closest friends to be with Nacchan. My closest friends that I trust and will never hurt nacchan. Madoka: Aoitan… Aoi: I know it's hard to turn down iichan, but it will hurt Iichan more if you will give her hope and yet you still love someone else. The truth is, the time I told Nacchan I love her I turned it into a joke, and even everytime  i give her a hit about it , when I look into her eyes I know she will never love me back like what I wanted to. So please maachan at least try to put up a fight for it. Madoka: uhm Aoi: Good luck on your practice maa-chan! I will go now.  Please think about it, okay? Madoka: *nods* Aoi's mind: This is for the best. After their talk, Madoka is in deep thought and stares at the necklace again. Madoka: I think I know where I should put my card. Morning of the event, Madoka is at the music room. Hiding her card. Upon her hiding her card, someone shows up, it's Jiina. Jiina: Ah. Good morning to you Madoka-san Madoka: G-good morning too Jiina: Are you hiding your card here too? Madoka: I'm still thinking where will I put it. Jiina: I see. *approaches the piano and hides her card* Madoka: I will go now Jiina-san. Jiina: Madoka-san, before you go, Madoka: uhm yes? Jiina: *looks at madoka firmly* Do you have feelings for Nastumi? Madoka: *shocked* Jiina: I know you are friends with her and if you ever really have feelings for her, please stay away from her.

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Modelkuma’s Final Thoughts || GFS End I

Once all of the students have completed their runway walks, Modelkuma clears their throat and pulls their mic close, tapping it gently to get everyone’s attention.

“Congrats on completing your first Group Fashion Show, everyone! I know it’s hard getting your footing when you’ve never done a big fashion show like this before, but a few of you have definitely impressed me a bit!”

They nod, humming softly to themself.

“Alright then, now for my final thoughts!

de Silva-san! For me, it felt like you were trying a bit too hard this time around. I loved your moves a few days ago when you walked the regular fashion show runway, but this time.. It’s just not cutting it! You’re going to have to try a bit harder, okay? Only a 12 from me this time! Bathory-san! Though I wasn’t floored, I liked this performance better than your last! That first move was delightfully cute! I think when you take on a sort of whimsical aura, you can really shine! Unfortunately, your last two moves didn’t really pique my interest. You get a 25! Fujimoto-san! Your walk wasn’t as show-stopping this time around as it was before, but I can imagine this kind of thing would make one nervous! Still, you performed well enough! A 28 from me! Fujimoto-san number two! You really sucked this time! Your performance put me in a bit of a bad mood. I think you needed a lot more practice for this one, and you just didn’t deliver! I’m disappointed. I’m only gonna give you a 5! Boo! Mazawa-san! I understand that this theme was probably a bit difficult for you, but I appreciate that you did your best! You clearly tried hard, and I can always respect that! A 27 from me! Fukumoto-san! Your performance was fine, and your first move was stunning! The other two didn’t impress me all that much- in fact, I think your first move sort of out-shined them in the end! Guess I’m a sucker for those pretty eyes, huh? A 26 from me! Fukuyama-san! Hahahaha!~ I loved that costume! You really embody the essence of Chiitan, don’t you? It was a bold move, and not one without praise! I definitely loved it!~ You get a nice 37 from me! Bahahahahah!~ So cute!~ Aikawa-san! You don’t seem to have improved at all since your last fashion show! Then again, I guess it’s a lot to ask for you to improve in such a short amount of time. It’s not a bad thing, I guess- your performance was pretty good! I’m just gonna give you the same score as last time! A good ol’ 29! Amashiro-san! Mmmm, I wasn’t impressed. None of your moves really stood out to me, it was all just sort of boring! I think you need a little more practice- sorry! You only get 12 from me. Imamiya-san! You have experience in this field, and you haven’t disappointed me yet! This category isn’t really your forte, but you rocked it anyway! For a cute-themed runway, you did the best you could, and I’m satisfied! A 30 from me! E.ve-san! I know I’ve been hard on you during these past few days, but I was truly inspired by your runway performance today! It’s good to see you shying away from your goofy style and giving us something with a little more spunk! So much enthusiasm and charm, I was blown away by your talent! It just goes to show that when you put yourself out there and show us everything you’ve got, you really steal the spotlight! Upupu! You’re getting my highest score yet! A whopping 40!~ Kyou-san! You started off strong, but really blew it there at the end! You’re undeniably cute, and that’s a fact! Next time just try not to overdo it, alright? I think if you practiced a little bit more, you could’ve saved yourself from the disaster that was your last pose! Keep that from happening again, okay? I give you a 24! Kanta-san! Your entrance really knocked me off of my wheel! I was so amazed at your charm, that coy smile was just to *die* for! Unfortunately, that was the best it got! Next time I think you should try and keep up that charm throughout your whole walk, alright? You get a 28 from me! Kumagae-san! Wahahahaha!!~ Wowee!! I think I’ve fallen head over heels! You sure are a cutie, aren’t you? Your pure charisma on the runway blew me away! I don’t think I’ve seen such a performance in a long time! Perhaps I should have put you in the cute category, huh? Upupupu! Even though it got a little dodgy in the middle there, you picked it right back up in the end! I truly loved it! An astounding 44 whole points for you, Yuuna-chan!~ Woooo!~ Hamaguchi-san! It’s clear we have an experienced young model in our midst! It’s easy to see your years of stardom giving you the one-up here on the runway! You may have fumbled a bit in the middle there, but overall your walk was a delight to watch! Keep up the good work! I’ll have to be a bit stricter with you next time, knowing you come from an experienced background!~ That’s a 39 from me!~ Ng-san! I should have expected the same sort of routine from you. The ‘too-good-for-modelling’ shtick is getting old, and you’ve completely abandoned the theme! It wasn’t cute at all! I can admire your captivating stage presence, but that’s about it! Find a new act, okay? You’ve got 19 points from me! Next!~ Oh-san! I suppose I was a bit too harsh on you during your first fashion show, wasn’t I? Your performance was delightfully cute and I found myself enjoying all of it for the most part! Sure you may not have been outstanding, but you’ve got plenty of experience and it really shows during your walk! You’ve earned a comfortable 38 points!~ Sada-san! I can understand that cuteness isn’t really your forte, right? Still, you did your best and I can appreciate the effort! Even though you’re not what a lot of people would describe as ‘cute,’ I still found myself liking it all a lot! The whole walk made me feel happy, upu!~ That’s a 29 from me! Red-san! Hmmm, while it was a creative technique, I have to say I wasn’t a huge fan of the signs. Where’s the action? Where’s the pizzazz? I’d venture to say you barely moved a muscle! Next time I’d like to see you engage in some actual posing, okay? You get a 21 from me!”

They pause, and for a moment they hold their cutesy smile. Then, slowly, they turn to Raketsu.

“.... But it looks like there’s still someone left, isn’t there? Someone whose decided to boycott this little fashion show of ours, huh? Well, I’m sorry to say, Hachimitsu-san, but you’ve earned 0 points!”

They then glance to their fellow judges in anticipation for their scores.

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