#while Mitsuki seems more to use music as a way to actually understand both the world around her

[lesovyart]

im so obsessed w them that I made fanart AND my own playlist

[couldbebetterforsure]

Okay folks I’m back from my vacation, so now I can go back to posting about my Jack Jeanne playthrough!!!! I finished the Fall Performance before my vacation but I didn’t have time to post my thoughts before I left, so let’s get to it then!

Man, Mary Jane as a play was so creepy and wild and enjoyable! I loved how it managed to be both fucked up and lighthearted at the same time??? Also it just may have my favorite play related CGs so far because WOW there were some fantastic CGs for this play!!! Mary Jane herself is such a fun and sad character in how lonely she is and how warped she is by that loneliness, and yet how kind she also is. Fumi yet again did a wonderful job in this role! All the ghosts managed to be funny and sweet characters. Suzu, Neji, Mitsuki, and Otori did wonderfully (while also having the funniest costumes I let out such a dumb laugh when I saw Suzu’s)! Otori I think you’re meant for the weird roles, just embrace your fate…And man were Figaro and Charles just sooooo delightfully unhinged! Kisa, my girl, she truly did a masterful job in her second Jack role and that maniacal laugh of hers was fucking incredible. But Sou…fucking Soshiro Yonaga…holy fucking shit!!!! More on him later….But anyways the pair were also pitiful in that along with their hatred of ghosts, it’s understandable that they were so angry at Mary specifically for (albeit unknowingly) using their friends’ corpses to make Jacob and man Figaro going absolutely batshit after Charles died because that’s his brother, his twin…What absolutely fun villains! Well at least they can be together as ghosts, right?

Some more A+ music from the play! A Friend Without a Name was such a lovely tune, reminded me in many ways of a music box. Fumi and Kai had some wonderful choreography for this song. Hallelujah Shout the name of God, My Friends was my favorite of the three for sure! I loved how it shifted so much and the way Kisa, Sou, and Fumi’s voices all came together! Ghost Party is a very close second, it’s so damn catchy!!! Like I wasn’t really feeling it when I heard the instrumental during the practice but when I got to hear the actual performance I was bouncing along so much I fucked up the rhythm game 😂😂😂 Still got the SS rank though ✌️ Then again, I am playing the rhythm games on normal mode, which is SUPER forgiving regarding how much you can fuck up and still get the best rank.

And good GRIEF the drama going on with Quartz throughout all of this! I mentioned this earlier but the sheer shock I felt when the cast list first came out and Sou didn’t get a named role. I truly didn’t expect that to happen! I figured there’s no way that doesn’t change, it doesn’t seem right, but I was getting worried there as we got closer and closer to performance day! The buildup to what happened with Sou for the Fall Performance had been building up slowly, like I’ve said before he’s shown he’s getting frustrated with his performance on stage. Especially when compared to how Kisa and Suzu, his two closest friends in Univeil, have been performing in the last two plays…I said before that what he needed was the chance to prove himself in a role that truly clicked for him. But then he wasn’t given a named role for Mary Jane…And geez you see how badly that destroys him despite him trying to stay his polite and soft spoken self, to the point of even ignoring Kisa and Suzu. Which all comes to a head when Suzu and Sou have their big fight, which leads to Sou being the loudest I’ve ever heard him at that point in the game. While I was so uncomfortable in that fight because “nooo boys please you’re friends don’t do this 😭😭😭”, I liked that I could get both sides of the argument. Because on Suzu’s end one of his closest friends has suddenly started ignoring him and won’t explain anything and it’s also clearly hurting another one of their mutual friends (Kisa), while on Sou’s end his insecurities and frustration at how his own efforts aren’t matching up to what he wants and how his friends are seemingly getting where they want to be so easily and seemingly aren’t as gutted by disappointment made him reach his breaking point.

Coupled with Sou’s drama is Suzu’s own drama. Suzu struggling to play a villain role so unlike who he is, a cunning guy. Gosh when I heard Suzu was gonna okay a villain I was sooooooooo hyped!!! He struggled but that’s the thing about Suzu, he struggles but he gets there eventually because he doesn’t stop trying. I was so ready to see him as the cunning and arrogant Jean Jose!!! But then…his injury…You know I remembered a while back a random Suzu event I saw had him mention a scar on his ankle if I remember right, and I was like 👀 at that info but then it was never brought up again so I thought it was just a random fun fact or something. But then as the weeks went on for the Fall Performance, Suzu was shown occasionally struggling with his foot. I actually thought maybe he sprained it in that early practice scene but then I remembered that scar thing and was like “👀👀👀👀👀 oh????? is it related?!?!?!?!??!?!!?!!” And then BAM!!! My poor sweet boy’s ankle couldn’t hold out anymore…Gosh that reveal that he had to give up kendo because of how bad the injury was…And how acting, specifically Univeil performances, gave him a reason to keep going again and a new dream…But now his ankle gave out and now there’s that chance acting could be taken from him too. I wonder if we’ll get more info on his injury, specifically what caused it. Because I admit I’m not too familiar with kendo but I’ve seen some pictures and stuff of it, and I can’t figure out what on earth happened to Suzu that injured him THAT badly. Based on a convo with Neji earlier, I can guess either he or the person he was sparring with wasn’t careful enough but I’d like more details. But yeah seeing how much of a brave face he was putting on, especially when he was cleared to come back but no longer had a role in the play. That scene between him and Kisa when he admits how scared he is murdered me…My poor sweetheart….

Also the way that before the fight was officially cleared up between Suzu and Sou the two of them were already friends again. Sou wanting to practice all the play lines to help Suzu and Kisa with rehearsals while Suzu told Neji to give the role to Sou if he couldn’t stand on stage himself. The way Suzu had no hard feelings towards Sou about being replaced. Sou at the end of the performance telling Suzu that HE is the one Sou doesn’t wanna lose to most 😭😭😭😭 I love all of Quartz so much but the first years are special to me because they really are the best friend trio.

And maaaan, Quartz really does have the best senpai in the world!!! Mitsuki, Fumi, and Kai all helping out Suzu, Kisa, and Sou respectively regarding the fight. Mitsuki and Fumi both standing up to Utsuri and Kakuto when they wanted to start shit with poor Kisa. The fact that Neji at the last moment added an entirely new character to the play just so that Suzu wouldn’t be left out! I mean when they changed the okay so that Sou would play Figaro and as Charles’ brother instead, Neji only needed to fix stuff related to that. But he also went and gave Suzu a new role that wouldn’t stress his ankle out because he knew that despite Suzu trying to be lighthearted about it he desperately wanted to stand on the stage too. For all that Neji thrives on chaos he’s much kinder than he lets on ☺️

Anyways, Sou’s acting in Mary Jane was nuts, absolutely bonkers. The way he kept such a calm tone for most of the play before starting to yell some lines once Figaro and Charles revealed their true purpose. And then…the masterpiece…Figaro’s screaming after Charles died….I truly thought Sou was gonna throw his voice out with how absolute batshit those screams were. How did his VA manage to NOT destroy his voice??? And the CG that accompanied that moment? Perfection. You know half of the audience went home and had nightmares after that. But yeah I was right, Sou got the role that clicked for him. He got to showcase what he’s made of and I can only hope he’ll improve from here! And he deserved that reward, I would’ve entered this game and fought all of Univeil if he didn’t get anything after that performance. Also I really loved Fumi finally getting a chance to be free and not be so tied down from being Quartz’s responsible senpai and getting to truly showcase his skill by competing with Kisa and Sou.

Final note, while I loved Mary Jane and think everything that went down in the Fall Performance arc was great, I’m sad we never got Jean Jose realized. I wanted to see my boy Suzu play a villain role 😞😞😞 Neji, babe, please come through for me and give me the gift of villain Suzu for the Winter Performance! Please do me this one solid, Neji 🙏

[makeste]

BnHA 323: “I Don’t Know How to Explain to You That You Should Care About Other People”

Previously on BnHA: Kacchan was all, “Izuku, I’m sorry.” Bakugou Stans were all, “[sobs for a week straight and tearfully awards him the Nobel Prize for character development].” Deku was all, “[faints in Kacchan’s arms].” Iida was all, “[trying to decide if Ochako genuinely tried to kill him a few minutes ago].” Horikoshi was all, “NO TIME FOR HUGS WE MUST GET BACK TO UA.” The civilians holed up at U.A. were all, “WE TOOK A VOTE AND DECIDED THAT WE’RE ALL GOING TO BE JERKS ABOUT THIS AND MAKE A BIG FUSS ABOUT YOU LETTING DEKU BACK INTO THE SCHOOL.” Deku was all “[stands there looking like he expected nothing less and breaking my heart more and more with each passing moment].” Ochako was all, “that does it, looks like I’m gonna have to do something about this... next chapter, that is.”

Today on BnHA: Flashback!Rat Principal is all “I just want you all to know that I spent nine million dollars turning U.A. into a giant Battleship-style grid that can burrow underground and zoom around in a giant subway maze because Horikoshi lacks a grounded understanding of both civil engineering and economics.” Back in the present day, Jeanist is all, “EVERYONE TAKE HEED, MY COMRADES AND I HAVE DEEMED IT EXPEDIENT TO CONVEY THIS AUSPICIOUS YOUTH BACK TO THIS STRONGHOLD. WE ANTICIPATE THAT WE MAY DEPEND UPON YOUR GOODWILL AND ACQUIESCENCE TO THESE TERMS.” The civilians were all, “NO.” Ochako was all, “EMPATHY, MOTHERFUCKERS, DO YOU SPEAK IT?!” The civilians were all, “oh shit.” Anyway so Ochako is a giant badass, but I’m a little worried that she’s going to get struck by lightning. Please come down from there.

so before we start this chapter, I would just like to apologize for having not posted the ch 321 recap yet, and would like to reassure everyone, and especially Iida who is staring at me with Sad Wobbly Guilt Trip Eyes, that I will get to that as soon as I can

OMG FLASHBACK??

yes please Horikoshi please show us more of class 1-A and their Deku intervention strategy jam sessions

oh dear

Iida you are too pure and good for this cruel world. [sprays the U.A. civilians with a water bottle] NO. BAD CIVILIANS! NO OSTRACIZING SCARED AND EXHAUSTED CHILDREN IN THE HOUSE

EXCUSE ME RAT PRINCIPAL WHAT’S WITH THESE MIXED MESSAGES

???

RAT PRINCIPAL: he’s free to return to us at any time!!

ALSO RAT PRINCIPAL: but it’s too risky for him to return to us

?? ??????? ?????????????????????

so now he’s going on about how strong the U.A. Barrier is, and how it’s comparable to the defensive capabilities of Tartarus. this would have sounded a lot more impressive before chapter 297 lol

OH!!!! HELLO, WHAT’S THIS!!!

A TIMELY CALLBACK TO A CERTAIN MYSTERIOUS EVENT WHICH HASN’T BEEN REFERENCED SINCE USJ? [U.A. TRAITOR MUSIC INTENSIFIES]

so now Rat Principal says he upgraded U.A.’s security systems with his own “modifications”, whatever the fuck that means. I mean look, I’ve been saying for a long time now that U.A. is the best place for everyone to hole up, don’t get me wrong. but that was mostly on account of there not being any other practical alternatives. but you’re making it sound like you figured out a way to actually make it Decay-proof or some wild shit like that

-- hold up, DID YOU ADD A FORCE FIELD. DID YOU TRICK THIS SCHOOL OUT WAKANDA-STYLE YOU CRAZY MARSUPIAL. HOLY SHIT. because that would actually be perfect

LMAO

WHAT KIND OF GALAXY BRAIN BULLSHIT. “NAH THERE’S NO NEED FOR A FORCE FIELD, LET’S JUST PUT WHEELS ON IT”

oh okay so the whole campus is basically capable of burrowing itself underground. that’s insane lol I wonder how they pulled that off. probably got poor Cementoss working overtime

blah blah blah so basically the entire campus is split into a grid and each section of the grid is capable of its own independent movement. lol this is just the Merone Base from KHR. you thought no one would notice this casual plagiarism ten years after the fact, but YOU UNDERESTIMATED YOUR AUDIENCE, HORIKOSHI

“joke’s on you imma just lampshade it” WELL ALL RIGHT THEN

“look at me I’m so fucking self-aware” fucking swear to god. I can’t believe this man is my favorite mangaka of all time smdh

“excuse me, I wasn’t finished describing all the rest of this bullshit yet,” Rat Principal breaks in impatiently. “we also added a steel wall all around the underground of the campus that’s 3000 steel plates thick. that’s fifteen fucking meters of solid fucking steel just fyi. and if anyone fucks around with any part of it the defense system will activate immediately! and also all of the plates are independently motorized, whatever the fuck that means!! in conclusion you’re gonna need a fucking tower crane to suspend all of your disbelief by the time I’m through with this paragraph”

“also Shiketsu is almost as reinforced as U.A. but not quite because we still had to make sure we were better.” but of course. and apparently the two schools are connected via a secret tunnel as Hagakure mentioned earlier

LSDKFJLSDKJFLK

“WAIT WHAT” LMAO YOU HEARD HIM, NOW INASA CAN VISIT YOU BOTH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND TELL YOU ALL ABOUT THE WEIRD DREAM HE HAD. GOD BLESS YOU HORIKOSHI

(ETA: moment of appreciation for Shouto and Katsuki having the same thought at the same time and making Knowing Eye Contact and saying the exact same thing out loud in perfect unison like the best friends they are. what a blessed day.)

so Tokoyami is all “but wait if you engineered all this shit all the way back during the Band arc how did you even know that Tomura’s quirk awakening would become a thing, Horikoshi -- uh, I mean, Principal Nezu”

and Rat Principal is all “lol idk”

“basically I just woke up one morning and was all ‘say, you know what this school really needs? a fifteen-meter-thick underground steel wall, and the ability to break up into little pieces that individually zoom around wherever the fuck they want.’ jesus christ. lol if money and common sense were apparently no obstacle why didn’t you just teleport U.A. to the fucking moon or something. maybe I should shut up before I given him any ideas

dsfaelkjldkjgl

you heard it here first, folks, all of this cost a grand total of nine million U.S. dollars. well technically it cost “more than” nine million dollars. never has that distinction been more important lmao. are we sure this barrier was really made of steel and not cardboard? who the hell sold it to them, Ea-Nasir??

this is my favorite manga series of all time. yes I am ashamed

“in conclusion please do your best to reach Deku-kun” SO WHAT WAS ALL THAT NONSENSE ABOUT IT BEING TOO RISKY THEN. anyway thank you for this super informative and edifying flashback, Horikoshi. I will cherish it always. I don’t even want to read another translation of this absurdity lmao, there’s something special about it just the way it is. pretty sure Horikoshi just had a cracked out fever dream one night and transferred it to the pages of the manga verbatim

anyway so back to the unruly mob

not their finest moment. please excuse me while I cover poor Deku’s ears and give him a good shoosh pap

oh wow the parents are out here too

is Mitsuki trying to hold Inko back?? that’s the last thing this fandom needs right now is more Mitsuki discourse fffwlkjs. and even Jiroudad, scientifically proven to be the best dad in all of BnHA, is just standing there silently looking vaguely unhappy. way to rise to the moment you guys

MONOMA

so this settles it for me that Aizawa is not at UA. I know a lot of people have been wondering about his whereabouts, and if I had to wager a guess it would be that something happened with Shirakumo/Kurogiri. I can’t think of anything else -- even the loss of an eye and a limb -- that would keep him from his kids at a time like this

anyway but this is excellent Monoma content right here though. I love that he apparently adopted Eri after a single interaction with her. also WHERE IS SHINSOU DAMMIT. THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW

and Kouta’s there too looking like he wants to run over to Deku but Ragdoll won’t let him :/

it’s gotta be pretty upsetting for him to see his hero like this and not having anyone stand up for him. [taps megaphone] IS THIS THING ON. OKAY YEAH IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING. AHEM. PAGING URARAKA OCHAKO. GONNA NEED YOU TO GET OVER HERE ALREADY AND MAKE THAT BIG DRAMATIC SPEECH WHICH YOU ARE CLEARLY DYING TO MAKE. IF YOU DON’T DO IT SOON I’M GONNA HAVE TO STEP IN, AND YOU REALLY DON’T WANT ME TO DO THAT SINCE MY SPEECH WILL NOT BE VERY GOOD OR INSPIRING, AND WILL PROBABLY JUST CONSIST OF “HELLO, YOU ARE ALL STUPID, PLEASE SHUT UP AND GO AWAY”

so now Mic is telling them to calm down. at least someone’s speaking up here, geez

OH MY GOD

MY MAN JEANIST OUT HERE DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST: MAKING EVERYONE FEEL GUILTY AND JUDGED

OH MY GOD HE IS GIVING SUCH A LONG AND BORING SPEECH LMAO IS YOUR STRATEGY TO PUT THEM ALL TO SLEEP OR WHAT

truly in awe of this man’s ability to take messages which could easily be conveyed in ELI5-speak, and stubbornly convert them into incomprehensible language the likes of which you need a graduate degree in order to understand

“hey guys, so originally our plan was to use Deku as bait for the villains, but that didn’t really work and also we realized it was kinda dumb and was probably gonna get him killed, so we brought him back here instead.” was that really so hard, Jeanist. also are we all really just gonna sit back here and watch Jeanist take full credit for Bakugou’s plan just like that lmao

(ETA:

WHERE DID ENDEAVOR GO AND WHO IS THIS DIABOLICAL MASTER OF DISGUISE. lol I genuinely didn’t notice this because I was too busy digging through thesauruses trying to rewrite Jeanist’s speech; many thanks to @class1akids​ for pointing it out and making my day immeasurably better. take it easy there Dick Tracy.)

“anyway so please stop being dicks and let him fucking rest so he can save all your ungrateful asses” what an impassioned and inspiring plea. time to see if the masses will listen to reason

narrator: they did not listen to reason

oh my god finally Ochako is doing something. YEAH OCHAKO WOOOO SHOW THEM HOW IT’S DONE

hmm

this entire chapter is truly and utterly nonsensical to me lol

(ETA: on my second readthrough I’m fucking dying at how she stole the megaphone right out of Mic’s hand lmao. and how Kacchan is all “fuck yeah nothing I appreciate more than some quality fucking larceny.”)

oh I see she was jumping on top of the main building so as to scream down at them all more impressively

“ANYWAY DEKU IS PRETTY COOL ACTUALLY, YOU GUYS ARE JUST MEAN” couldn’t have said it better myself Ochako

lol uh

gotta say I did not have “Ochako reveals the secret of OFA to the entire U.A. Citizen Clown Parade” on my bingo card for this week. it’s a bold strategy cotton let’s see if it pays off

SDLFKJSL

“NO, SERIOUSLY, HAVE YOU LOOKED AT HIM YOU GUYS. YOU THINK HE LIKES RUNNING AROUND DRESSED LIKE A RUSTED OIL DRUM?? HE DID THAT FOR YOU YOU UNGRATEFUL SLOBS”

so she is basically explaining the entire Deku Angst arc to them and explaining what a good and selfless protagonist Deku is, YES, PREACH

OMG IT’S THE GIGANTIC FOX LADY

not to insinuate anything, but what exactly were you doing standing out here with the hysterical mob, Gigantic Fox Lady? you’re better than that

-- KACCHAN SIGHTING!!

sdlkfjl. thanks for weighing in with that helpful and important observation. where have you been for the last five minutes. were you asleep. was it Jeanist’s speech

never mind, now he’s yelling at the civilians so I instantly forgive him

THE FUTURE NUMBER ONE HERO, EVERYONE. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. HE’LL BE HERE ALL WEEK

“anyway so I’m just going to end the chapter here” lmao seventeen pages truly do go by so fast. at least he didn’t try to force in a cliffhanger at the end this time. dare I say, growth

so I guess the civilians are either gonna have a Kamino and/or Fukuoka-esque moment where they remember how to be decent people and apologize to this poor young man, or else they’ll remain unpersuaded, and so Kacchan will have to knock a few of their heads around until they become more inclined to be reasonable. either option is fine by me lol

[todomitoukei]

Please, give us your feelings about BNHA's female characters. Tbh, I just don't care about them? Even Toga-and I consider her the best female characters. Imho it's not that they are all bad... it's just they are so flat and who was Midnight again? The one with thi scandalous outfit that was just plain bad? Like it wasn't even funny it was just a nope for me.

Alright, here are some thoughts I have about the female characters, or rather how Horikoshi writes female characters. Disclaimer: this post is going in all sorts of directions, mainly because there are so many ways in which Horikoshi manages to write awful female characters!

The problem starts with the fact that the bar for female characters (especially in shonen) is very low. For some reason, many if not most stories seem to be unable to include female characters that are more than just fan service or just there to serve the male characters. Despite the fact that bnha does have both fan service and characters that are far too flat, some people in the fandom don’t think so?! Anyway, let’s look at some of the reasons why the female characters in bnha are not as progressive as some people claim they are (under the cut because there is just too much):

Okay so, out of all the female characters I honestly only somewhat care about Toga, Momo, and Jirou, and it’s even difficult to care about those three (minus Toga) because they just aren’t included enough in the story to leave a big enough impression or stand a chance at getting a lot of character development.

Jirou I mainly love because I love the whole rock vibe, so I’m biased with her. I do think she’s a cool character, but I also feel like a lot of her lines/appearances are tied to Kaminari. Although he is supportive of her, there is one thing that bothers me about the scene where he encourages her to perform at the festival, which I will mention a little later. 

I do like that she has an interest outside of hero work (aka music) and that it stems from her parents, who are both musicians. That small scene we got of her parents showing their full, unconditional support when she tells them that she wants to be a hero is a cute scene, and I love that she is later shown to teach some of the girls how to play instruments. The problem is that those scenes are very few, and we already get so few appearances of her (won’t forgive them for not even including her in the newest OVA).

Momo is another good character - she is smart, strong, and brave. She also has the most amount of relevance out of all the female students, especially with her being involved in rescuing Bakugou. Momo has a lot of potential, but there are three main issues that I have with her character though. 

One, her hero outfit. It makes zero sense. You’d think her outfit needs to show skin due to her quirk, but then we get scenes that make it even worse, like during USJ when she created that large sheet through her back, which resulted in her outfit ripping apart and almost exposing her in chapter 61:

^also it’s panels like this where some people praise Horikoshi for giving her a realistic stomach?? Please raise the bar a little bit

And in regards to her boobs... that outfit is not supporting them at all??? It would make far more sense to just give this girl a sports bra and pants. Anywayyy, let’s not forget she is a teenager so maybe also give her a shirt? Even a loose shirt would make sense, so she could have larger creations come out of her stomach/back area without ruining her clothes every time. 

Two, her quirk is far too strong, but because this is a fictional story, it doesn’t get used in the most efficient way. As other people have already joked about, the story could be told in one season if Momo was the main character and just went wild with her quirk. Horikoshi doesn’t really make an effort to explain to us why Momo doesn’t just wrap this all up real quick. You can talk about how overpowered Green Ketchum trying to catch all quirks is, but he has nothing on Eri and Momo.

Three, after the sports festival, Momo had an issue with her self-confidence, similar to how Jirou didn’t feel confident enough to perform at the festival. And similar to how it was Kaminari that first made an attempt at boosting Jirou’s confidence, it was Shouto who helped out Momo. Now, I don’t have a problem with guys supporting girls - it’s just annoying when female characters aren’t allowed to be confident or find confidence on their own, or with the help of other female characters.

I get that she was comparing herself to him, so him showing her that he believes in her is the most helpful for her, but it becomes a problem when this is the biggest character development she gets. It’s almost like after this scene, she’s cured. And whenever a tiny hint at self-doubt crosses her mind, she just remembers that Shouto believes in her, and then she’s back on track. Not great.

Because of this, it’s really nice whenever we get a scene of just the girls hanging out, the problem is simply that those scenes barely exist because most of the female students are each tied to one specific male character: Jirou to Kaminari, Momo to Shouto, and Uraraka to Deku. Out of the three, Uraraka is the most unfortunate one, mainly because she is tied to the protagonist, so he’s always going to play a bigger role for her character than she will for him.

I think Uraraka, Momo, and Jirou all have a lot of potential and could be really interesting strong female characters. I even really love Uraraka’s motivation for becoming a hero, since she wants to help out her parents. This is actually a very selfless reason, despite the fact that most of the fandom constantly paints her as someone who would do anything for money. People even make it seem like her doing this for money is selfish, even though the money isn’t supposed to be for her, but for her parents?! And to be honest, even if her motivation was to get money for herself, can we please stop claiming that doing something for money is selfish?? Like hello? We all live in capitalist hell. We all have to work and make money to live, so please stop pressing that idea of everyone having to be passionate about their jobs. It’s okay if you hate your job, we can’t all get paid for things we’re passionate about. And guess what? It’s okay because you can still have things your passionate about outside of work and just do your job to afford shelter, food, and your hobbies! 

Anywayyy, whenever people aren’t claiming that Uraraka is just after money, her other personality trait is Deku. This mainly started when Aoyama claims that she has a crush on Deku in chapter 67:

Ever since, whenever she looks, thinks, or mentions him, she can’t think clearly anymore. No matter what she does, she seems to always think: “What would Deku do?” - instead of just asking herself: “What would I do?” To be fair, this expands to other characters as well - Bakugou and Shouto both have that same problem of constantly bringing Deku up, so this is just a problem in general with bnha, where somehow everyone is obsessed with the protagonist. The difference is just that characters that aren’t Uraraka have more to them than just Deku (Bakugou being on thin ice though).

You know what other female character has no personality outside of Deku? His mom. I know that this one might not matter as much to other people because she is a supportive mom and we love to see supportive parents, and she just doesn’t get enough screentime to give her a personality that doesn’t revolve around Deku. And I’m not saying a woman can’t just dedicate her life to her child - but since we’re already talking about female characters in this story that fall flat, could you name me anything about her that has nothing to do with Deku? What’s her hobby? What are her dreams? Yes, she has the role of mom in this story and that is her purpose, but she would just feel a little more human if we knew a little more about her. We know more about Jirou’s, Bakugou’s, and Shouto’s parents. But what about Inko? What does she do all day long?

Also now that I mentioned mothers... a big debate in the fandom (for whatever fucking reason) is whether or not Bakugou’s mom is a good mom (she isn’t). I don’t know how Horikoshi manages to write a story where one of the character’s whole plot is all about his abusive upbringing, and then he turns around and writes Mitsuki as some sort of comedy relief??

^Here in chapter 96, we have Aizawa and All Might making the home visits because of the dorm system U.A. wants to implement. Despite these two Pro Heroes seeing her smack Bakugou and call him weak, thus blaming him for having gotten kidnapped, they don’t do anything about this. They never bring this up again, or even ask if Bakugou is okay; but that’s a topic for another day. The point is, Horikoshi doesn’t seem to put much thought into his female characters as individuals but rather writes them for the sake of one of the male characters. In this case, I assume, his thought process was: I want Bakugou to be a rough character, what could possibly be a cause for that? Oh, right, how about his mom?

How we’re supposed to view the characters just depends on what their overall role is - while the Todoroki family is all about the horrors Endeavor has done to them, Bakugou’s mom doesn’t get addressed as such in the story. The only time this sort of gets brought up is during the remedial course in chapter 165 when Bakugou says violence is okay because “that’s how I was raised” - to which Shouto responds by telling him there are better ways:

Hell, even this little Monoma lookalike can understand that Bakugou’s upbringing wasn’t normal:

But despite the fact Horikoshi brings this up here, it’s overall never mentioned and I’m not sure if that will ever play a more significant role, despite the potential.

I absolutely understand that parents that don’t play an actual role in the story, are going to be written with the characterization of their kids in mind - yet it’s not great to just include an awful mother without properly addressing this and instead, making it seem more like “Oh, that’s just how mothers are, nothing wrong here” - which is something a lot of people in the fandom say btw. Please note, it is not okay to hit your child. Bakugou easily could’ve been given overly supportive parents, and yet Horikoshi looked at his creation and thought: I’m now gonna create a horrible mother for this child.

It just shows that it doesn’t actually matter what female characters are like; they are solely an extension of a male character and thus it doesn’t matter at all what they are like, what they say, or what they do. There are no consequences for characters like Mitsuki because her only purpose is to explain to us why Bakugou is the way he is. But his character is about how his obsession with Deku negatively affects his life and so since his family problems are not the focus of his character, the story doesn’t bother telling us that she is bad or that she should apologize to Bakugou and better herself.

Aside from the female students and mothers, we get the Pro Heroes. Midnight and Mt. Lady are two of the female Pro Heroes that come to mind first. The problem? They don’t get along because women can’t ever be supportive of one another<3 

Aside from that toxic stereotype that girls are always gonna be jealous of another and can’t ever be supportive, we also have their hero outfits, which are pure fan service. And if that wasn’t enough, we get panels like this one from chapter 241:

that are drawing even more attention to their boobs and butts because that is all more important than them being heroes. Could you name me a single male character that was mainly reduced to fan service? Like yes, Dabi is serving looks all the time, but he also has a personality, motivations, goals, etc.

Aside from Horikoshi deciding to objectify them most of the time, he shows us that he is a multitasking king by also making them predatory adults who should not be around kids (and with that, should also not be heroes or teachers), like later on in that same chapter when Mt. Lady is talking to Shouto:

And because we - much like Horikoshi wants us to - find Shouto’s reactions/responses so funny, it distracts from the weird comments Mt. Lady makes, like “if a looker like you suddenly showed up, I think my heart would burst out of my chest” and “he’s cute. I want him” - please stop. You are literally an adult. I get that his inability to understand social cues can make him seem really cute and funny, but there are more appropriate things to say. Or to quote Mr. Compress (once again proving that the League has more standards than the heroes): “What an odd thing to say. [He] doesn’t belong to anyone.”

Similarly, we also have this panel from chapter 67 of Midnight talking to Mineta:

Like... what the fuck?? Who thinks this is okay??

I know all of this is supposed to be for comedy purposes, but this is just outright disgusting, especially when it comes from an adult and is said to a minor. 

The female characters already get treated awfully, no reason to make them weird too.

Another thing that is common in bnha in regards to female characters is how they are treated in comparison to the male characters. There is already an obvious trend of treating the villains worse than the heroes, by having villains either receive long-lasting damage (i.e. Compress losing his arm during the Overhaul arc and now losing even more of his body; Dabi’s body constantly being burned more etc.) or just get killed off altogether (i.e. Magne and Twice). The heroes, on the other hand, constantly survive everything (i.e. Twice died from being stabbed once, whereas Bakugou essentially survived the same kind of situation). That same logic also gets applied to gender: of course the male characters also get their fair share of damage, though this is more due to the fact that they make up the majority of characters and get more involved in fights than the female characters, who are usually not part of the big/boss fights. However, the women get treated a whole lot worse - out of all the heroes that got hurt during the current arc, Miruko was the most explicit one, where we get panels of her losing her limbs, whereas several chapters later when Aizawa cuts off his own leg, we only see the knife being moved toward his leg.

We also constantly get very questionable panels for the female characters, like this one of Tsuyu from chapter 66:

This panel of Toga from chapter 226:

Or him just straight-up including a panel of a naked Toga, aka a minor, earlier this arc when she met up with Uraraka.

Speaking of Toga, she really is the most interesting out of all the female characters - she isn’t just a one-dimensional character, but one with her own deep backstory: judged for her quirk by everyone in her life, forcing her to pretend to be someone she isn’t until she couldn’t hold it in anymore. The League is her family and her home because they are the people that always accept her. She plays a big role in the League and gets plenty of action and screen time; she is significant during every part that includes the League. While Dabi, friendly as he is, calls her crazy (an attitude that isn’t just limited to her), they all respect her and never judge her for her quirk or treat her as less. Although much like Uraraka, she has an annoying obsession with Deku, she is still mostly shown to have other significant people in her life (= the League) and even earlier this arc when she wonders whether the heroes saw Twice as human or not, she wants to ask this question, which is very important to her, to Uraraka - not Deku. 

To kinda sorta sum it up: Toga feels like the most realistic out of all of them because she has equal screentime to the rest of the League. She has her own reasons, ambitions, and dreams. Yes, she likes to talk about her love for Stain and Deku, and that is due to Horikoshi adding a bunch of stuff for comedic purposes, even though they do more harm than good. Toga as a character is written really well, but even she can’t escape Horikoshi’s inability to not be a creep about female characters.

As for the adult women, in cases like Mitsuki, Midnight, or Mt. Lady it’s absolutely fine apparently for them to be inappropriate with kids because those words and actions are all supposed to be funny. Even Mineta gets constantly called out for being inappropriate, but none of the female characters seem to matter enough to Horikoshi to actually put thought into them and call them out for weird behavior.

There’s probably a whole lot more I could say here, but that’s what I could think of at the top of my head (which is far too much btw).

I really wish Horikoshi would put more effort into writing layered female characters that aren’t just there for fan service, comedic purposes, or exist for the purpose of male characters and their development. I wish he would stop being creepy about them and drawing weird panels of them, or more explicit panels of them than the male characters. Yes, he draws them with slightly different body types, but that’s really not enough to claim that he is good at writing female characters, especially when there is so much evidence against it.

[idolish7rabbitchats]

Yuki: Wonderful Octave Rabbit Chat Part 2

Tsumugi: Everyone, thank you for gathering!  I thought that I would collect requests for “RADIO STATION ‘Twelve Hits!’” here.

Tsumugi: I’ll manage the chat this time too. Everyone, please take care of it!

Momo: Everyone, please take care of us today~ \(*´ ∀ `)/

Okazaki: Everyone, thank you for taking the time when you’re busy.

Anesagi: It’s like him when his partner and manager showed up before him.

Momo: Yuki is the main this time, so I couldn’t wait! I was holding my phone all morning on stand-by. ☆

Okazaki: Momo-kun, even though you had the day off, you visited the agency.

Momo: Even though it would’ve been fine from my own house since it’s a group chat. Lol But it’s cuz you said Yuki would come~!

Gaku: Speaking of, he hasn’t said a word yet huh?

Mitsuki: Yuki-san, you’re here right?!

Yuki: I’m here.

Yuki: I was healed by Momo and Okarin’s cute conversation.

Yuki: Take care of me today. ^ ^

Yamato: You’re too chill.

Riku: As expected of Re:vale-san! You’re friendly today too huh! 

Nagi: It’s a wonderful thing that you’re friendly. :-)

Tsumugi: It’s only been a few seconds and I already felt Re:vale-san’s deep bond…!

Tsumugi: So then, I think I’ll move on to collecting the requests. This time too, we’re going from the youngest so we’ll ask from Tamaki-san!

Tamaki: Ye

Tamaki: Yuki-rin, try taking an English test.

Yuki: Did you have a test in school?

Tamaki: Yea. I got it super wrong on a test recently.

Tamaki: It really pissed me off that Iorin sighed and said, “You can’t even do this” so

Tamaki: I’ll show him that adults can’t do it either!

Yuki: Tamaki-kun thinks I’m a stupid character?

Iori: I had to keep him company during his detention. Please at least let me sigh.

Tamaki: I said it was fine for you to go home first.

Iori: If I left you, we wouldn’t have made it on time for the recording right. (Mad)

Mitsuki: But, Tamaki’s incorrect answers are kinda cute! Like on a quiz show or something.

Yamato: Oh yeah, recently on that elementary level kanji quiz, he answer strong “rock” for strong “ishi” huh. (lol)

Nagi: “Rock” and “will” huh!  Japanese homophones are complicated huh. :-( [T/N: In Japanese, both “rock” (石) and “will” (意思) are read as “ishi” but they have different kanji so where Yamato says “ishi,” it was written in hiragana, hence why Tamaki answered with the kanji for “rock” instead of “will.”]

Tamaki: Rocks are strong right! They’re hard!

Momo: For variety shows, that’s a perfect answer っ(・∀・)=b

Yuki: I also think Tamaki-kun’s answer is right though.

Yuki: That’s the answer where I could feel Tamaki-kun’s strong will.

Tamaki: Yukirinnnnnnnnnn

Tamaki: [Confetti Pudding Stamp]

Tenn: Yuki-san, was that a joke?

Sogo: Tamaki-kun, I’ll also join you in studying for the next test.

Tamaki: [Turned Away Kinako Stamp]

Tsumugi: Tamaki-san, Iori-san, good work in detention…!

Tsumugi: Next is the request from Iori-san please!

Iori: From me, “Please try playing a new musical instrument.”

Iori: When we talk about Yuki-san, we have an image of him being good at playing any kind of instrument, not only making songs. Maybe there are a lot of fans who want to see you try some unique instrument I think?

Yuki: Heeh. Sounds interesting.

Yuki: The musical instruments challenge in IDOLiSH Night! is famous huh.

Momo: But, is there an instrument in this world that Yuki can’t play?!

Yuki: There should be. ^^

Ryuunosuke: If you want a unique one, how about the Sanshin from Okinawa? It’s easy to play for beginners, and I want to see Yuki-san playing that!

Yuki: Was that an instrument like Syamisen?

Iori: They’re different but Yuki-san is good at playing the guitar so it might be easy to try a similar string instrument. 

Ryuunosuke: Yuki-san seems suited to a Ryuso too… I’ll teach you how to wear it! [T/N: An Okinawan kimono.]

Yuki: I’m interested but it’s on the radio so they can’t see huh.

Ryuunosuke: Oh yeah. lol

Riku: If it’s a string instrument, you might also be suited to a violin!

Mitsuki: That sounds like a celebrity, and it would really suit you!

Anesagi: It’s elegant huh..!

Nagi: We already have an elegant character :-(

Yamato: It’s fine no matter how many people there are right. (lol)

Momo: Speaking of elegant instruments, Yuki would be super suited to a harp!

Momo: All the girls in the world would like Yuki~!

Banri: Wouldn’t it be too funny because the harp would suit Yuki too much?

Yuki: And, even though I would have the best facial expression, I can’t play at all.

Iori: It would suit him well but it would be hard to bring into the radio studio...

Tsumugi: Any instruments sound interesting, it’s hard to choose…! Please let me consult with you later about the plan.

Tsumugi: Next is the request from Riku-san please.

Riku: From me, “Let me read the lines on your palm!”

Riku: One day, someone read my palm on a tv show, and it was quite interesting. So after the shoot, I downloaded a palmistry app!

Yuki: Riku-kun would read my palm?

Riku: Yes! If you send me your palm’s photo, I’ll look for it before the radio recording day!

Yuki: Amazing. A fortune-telling idol.

Tenn: Since a long time ago, Riku’s been interested in funny things. 

Sogo: We need at least one skill since we’re idols. He’ll use an app this time, but he would actually learn it one day and it would become his strength.

Gaku: A palmistry app huh. That sounds interesting. 

Riku: I’ll send the URL! 

Tamaki: But it’s not right at all.

Tamaki: I saw it earlier.

Riku: Eh?! That’s not true!

Iori: Didn’t you say “You are careful and a late bloomer. Would be embarrassed from looking into  other people’s eyes” while looking at Yotsuba-san’s palm?

Yuki: Isn’t it too opposite?

Riku: The app said that..!

Mitsuki: It’s more like the app’s skill than Riku’s. lol

Yuki: I’m actually looking forward to how wrong the results would be though.

Yamato: If it’s Yuki-san, wouldn’t it say something like “A philanthropist who cares about people.” Lol

Yuki: I care about people and I’m a philanthropist.

Riku: Yuki-san’s nice huh!

Momo: Anyways, this conversation is having same vibes as when there was a psychology test request for me lolololol

Tenn: Riku, isn’t it better to organize your apps. You’d said your phone was lagging but maybe that’s why. 

Riku: Eeeh!

Tsumugi: There’s a lot of interesting apps huh! I’ll also try looking up various things!

Tsumugi:  So then, can I ask for the request from Kujou-san?

Tenn: From me it’s, “I want you to sing while playing a guitar.”

Tenn: I want to hear it too, and the fans would also be happy.

Sogo: Singing while playing the guitar on the radio, it has a special feeling huh. I need to prepare for the recording...

Gaku: The on-air date is close to the eve so a Christmas song would probably make people happy huh.

Yuki: Tenn-kun, do you have a song request?

Tenn: I’ll leave picking the song to Yuki-san. An impromptu, or a song in your repertoire; if it’s anything you play, I would be happy with any song.

Yuki: That’s cute to say. ^ ^

Tsumugi: Being able to listen to Yuki-san’s guitar playing would be gorgeous…!

Yuki: By the way Maneko-chan, do you have a request?

Tsumugi: Eh! Me?!

Yuki: Let me hear it as a reference.

Tsumugi: It’s my personal opinion, but let me see...

*Tsumugi: Someone already said this but, I think a Christmas song would be wonderful!

Yuki: It’s perfect for December and it might be a good atmosphere to bring out. It seems it would give everyone special feelings. 

Tsumugi: Even if it’s only a little, it would be nice if it could become a hint..!

Yuki: Thanks. It became a reference.

Momo: It’s a request that you got from Tenn so it would be interesting if Yuki made a song about your feelings toward Tenn!

Yuki: Feelings toward Tenn-kun huh...

Yuki: You are always polite and cute kouhai~ ♪

Yuki: But you’re cool and professional on stage~ ♪

Yuki: You were happy when I gave you a strawberry daifuku~♪

Yuki: It made me happy too~ ♪

Yuki: I want to bury Tenn-kun in strawberries~ ♪

Yuki: That kind of feeling?

Momo: That’s super good but, I want one more thing…! I want to feel the Tenn that only Yuki knows..!

Yuki: That’s a difficult request. That hyped me up.

Tenn: Um, it’s fine not to go that far.

Tenn: Also, no thanks to the strawberries that you would bury me in.

Yuki: Even the tsun parts are ~cute~ ♪

Tsumugi: Kujou-san’s song by Yuki-san, as one of his fans, it would be super interesting too..!

Tsumugi: So then, next is the request from Nagi-san please!

Nagi: From me it’s, “Please emphasize your part that you like the most!”

Nagi: Lots of Japanese people are reserved. How about Mister Yuki represent and become a model to appeal to your charms ?

Yuki: It’s not like I don’t have any parts I like and I don’t have any hesitancy to say it but 

Yuki: But people envy me when I say it.

Yuki: Even though I’m just telling the truth.

Nagi: Mister Yuki… I can really understand that sadness… Men are jealous of beautiful men. 

Nagi: But, let the jealous men be jealous of us. It’s a sin to hide these beautiful talents.

Yuki: It sounded heavy when Nagi-kun said that.

Iori: It doesn’t need to be about your face right…?

Gaku: Right. It’s about the part you like the most, so your personality would be nice too right?

Nagi: OH. 

Yuki: I’ll think about it.

Tsumugi: Personally, I’m really curious about your favorite face parts…! Lol

Tsumugi: Next is the request from Sogo-san please!

Sogo: Yes. From me, “Please tell me if there is anything you care about when you are making songs.”

Sogo: Not only as an idol but you are a big senpai as a composer too. I would be happy if I can hear how you prepare to face the music.

Yuki: That’s THE Sogo-kun kind of request huh.

Sogo: Since the radio project started, I was thinking of this as Yuki-san’s request! 

Yuki: From that long ago?

Tamaki: So-chan, you were keeping that for 12 months?

Yamato: Could age wine. (lol)

Mitsuki: Could also do cheese though!

Ryuunosuke: It was raised carefully huh! 

Yuki: Even though you could have asked the question at any other time like when we passed in a hallway.

Sogo: No way..! I can’t ask your precious opinion in a hallway …!

Yuki: You don’t have to be that nervous.

Riku: Sougo-san is frozen while sitting up straight…! 

Riku: On the sofa!

Sogo: Ri-Riku-kun, don’t say that...

Riku: [Sweating Pudding Stamp]

Gaku: Isn’t sitting formally on the sofa a bit too stiff? 

Yuki: Sougo-kun, you’re in the i7 dorms?

Yuki: If you want to hear it so badly, should I go over there now and talk with you?

Sogo: No no no no! It’s nothing! 

Sogo: I’ll wish if you’ll pull my request, secretly in my heart...

Sogo: [Sweating Pudding Stamp]

Yuki: I’ll answer Sougo-kun’s request even if I don’t pull it.

Yuki: Next time, let’s go drinking.

Sogo: Th-Thank you very much! 

Banri: Sougo-kun you’ll get in trouble so it would be better not to drink.

Yuki: That’s an old story right.

Tenn: Excuse me. Can we take a little break?

Tenn: Gaku’s phone doesn’t seem to be doing well.  

Ryuunosuke: It suddenly froze huh..!

Ryuunosuke: Gaku is shaking his phone so hard!

Anesagi: It’s not like an old TV that you could fix by hitting it...

Tenn: Gaku, you are too irritated.

Tsumugi: I got it! I hope his phone will be better...

Tsumugi: I’d be happy if you told me if it’s alright!

Ryuunosuke: Got it! (lol)

V2:

T: It’s my personal opinion, but let me see...

T: Since it’s close to your birthday, how about a birthday song!

Y: Singing congratulations to myself? Isn’t that lonely?

T: Even if it’s only a little, it would be nice if it could become a hint..!

V3:

T: It’s my personal opinion, but let me see...

T: How about an impromptu song?

Y: Making a song out of the feelings from that time huh. It would feel like a live and it would be  interesting.

T:  Even if it’s only a little, it would be nice if it could become a hint..!

[darkdevasofdestruction]

Day 21 : Dance - Kizami Yuuya

“Mitsuki, no! No way! Nuh-huh, you can’t make me do this!” I sweatdropped in my chair, looking up at my friend. “Awwww, c’mon, Kat, what’s the harm? It’s gonna be your first party with us! You’re gonna love it! There’s gonna be pretty lights and...Music and sweets and snacks and drinks! And so many people! Who knows, maybe you’ll catch someone’s eye and you’ll get a boyfriend!” Tohko fangirled, making me lean on my chair seat, stealing a glance at Kizami, who was getting convinced by Kurosaki as well. “What are we gonna do with them?” I whispered, as he looked at me with an annoyed expression. “Kill them.” he muttered, making me nod in agreement. “Don’t be such party poopers! We have only 2 parties left as a class together, why not spending in a nice way? What could go wrong?” Tohko pouted, making my heart hurt, as a grimaced. “Don’t...Use that puppy face on me...” I glared at her, but she only continued. “And besides, it’s 1 day after White Day, so if you gave anyone chocolate, he’d have to invite you to dance, right~? And as a matter of fact, I am VERY sure you gave chocolates to someone from our class!” my eyes widened and I could feel the blood draining from my face. “I don’t have any fancy clothes, and the dance is in a week. How are you gonna solve that, hmm?” I crossed my arms triumphantly, but both girls only grinned evilly at me. “Oh, don’t worry about that. Mitsuki, you make sure you get Katrina at my house before the dance so we could get ready together, okay?” Tohko fist-pumped in victory. “End me please...” I mutter, hanging my head in defeat. “Same.” Kizami sighed behind me.

It wasn’t long before March 13th came and Tohko forced me and Mitsuki to sleep at hers, so we could look extra pretty for White Day, so that meant no extra sleep for me, unfortunately.

“Okay, so, who did you give chocolate too? I made a box of heart shaped chocolates and put it on Kizami-kun’s desk. Think he liked it?” Tohko asked, applying make up. “I gave chocolate to Fukuroi. He’s the only guy I’m super close to. And we made it a tradition all these years, so it’s cool.” Mitsuki shrugged, brushing her hair. “I left some for Kurosaki too, though. Hope it wasn’t weird.” she continued, putting her hair clips on. “Awww, that’s so cute! I’ve been thinking for a while that he may be into you, but I can’t be fully certain.” Tohko grinned at her friend, as I looked in the mirror with a bored expression, brushing my long red hair, as I saw them apply make up. “Why are you putting on make up? I thought it wasn’t allowed?” I rise my eyebrow in confusion. “Oh, right, we didn’t tell you. Since it’s the last week, it’s White Day today and we’re gonna have the end of the semester dance soon, we are allowed to wear whatever make up and nail polish we want. Isn’t that cool?!” Mitsuki winked, giving me her make up stuff. “Woaw...Yeah, I guess it’s pretty refreshing. I forgot the last time I wore make up.” I smiled softly, applying red lipstick, to bring out my dark eyes. “Hey, Kat, you didn’t tell us who you gave chocolate to!” she gasped, as she stopped mid-way helping Tohko with her eyeshadow. “Uhmm...Well...Remember how everyone kinda pressured me to give a boy chocolate for Valentine’s? And I got super panicky? And Shit-mada kept trying to kiss me and whatever?” I stutter slightly, knowing that the little secret would go away. “Yeah, why? Oh-...Oh my God, did you give Shit-mada chocolates?!” Tohko gasper in horror, but I shook my head. “I...Sorry, Tohko, I know you like him...But Kizami was the only one in the classroom when Shit-mada kept pestering him, and I knew it would annoy him the most if I would choose Kizami over him...So I gave Kizami the chocolates. Of course, I told him the circumstances, so he doesn’t think I like him or anything.” I try to explain the story, but I could see Tohko’s unease as she laughed awkwardly at my tale. “Oh, haha, that’s cool, don’t worry! I understand why you’d do that, Kizami-kun is a very reliable person! And who’d want Shit-mada over Kizami-kun, huh? Besides, Kizami-kun never gives back chocolate.” she tried to laugh it off, but I could feel she was feeling down.

And what’s worse, she doesn’t know that I lied shamelessly through my teeth, and only Kizami knows the truth.

Back then, I was extremely anxious about everything going on, and before even Tohko could fangirl about Valentine’s and her crush on Kizami, Kurosaki came to me to hang out one weekend and he told me about all the habits of our class, which, to say the least, weren’t few.

“Basically, Tohko’s desperate over Kizami, but she thinks she’s discrete...She’s not. Yamamoto and Fukuroi are great friends, so they’ll gift only each other, kinda. Urabe tries to skip this day, or gives Ohkawa chocolates. Shimada’s gonna try to kiss all girls around, going by the Western tradition that...Well, you’re more familiar with than us, anyways.” Kurosaki explains, making me sigh in annoyance. “Then, what do you suggest I do? It’s such a drag...” I shrug, putting my hands in my pockets. “Hmmm...Oh, why don’t you give Kizami chocolates? I mean, it’s either him or Shimada who get the most chocolates, but Kizami usually shares the chocolate with everyone ‘cause he’s not that much into sweets. I mean, I think from the boys, you’re closest to him and then me, right? He seems to have a soft spot for you too, so it would work, I think.” he smiles, giving me a thumbs up, as I started pondering the situation. “I see...So Kizami is a safe bet...Ah, wait...Do you like...Hand the chocolate over in person, or make it secret?” I ask again, shifting my gaze to my brunet friend. “Oh, that’s mostly up to you, but since we’ve been classmates for so long, we either hand it in person, or let it on the person’s desk, with our names written on a card or something. Go wild, I’m sure Kizami will like it either way.” he chuckles cheerfully, making me nod in understandment. “What a drag...” I sigh, looking up at the snowy sky. “Thanks for this, Kurosaki. It’s really nice hanging out with you.” I finish, smiling softly. “Any time!” he shows my a thumbs up sign, before he said in a softer voice, thinking I wouldn’t hear it, but incidently, I did. “No wonder he likes you.”

Now that we are are at school, I sat anxiously in my chair, not knowing what to expect. To be fair, I was only half-sure Kizami realised that I gave him chocolate, since I signed it in a code, and it’s up to him if he realises that or not. And besides...Urgh, what a bother. He received so many chocolates that day, why would he bother to bring ME back? He’s never one to actually do something for White Day, as Kurosaki said.

Wait...

Why am I getting so bothered up anyways?

I was barely able to focus much at Biology, and to make things worse, almost everybody from the class left to socialise, leaving only me and Kizami, so to make things less awkward, I got up to leave, only to get called out, but not by my name, but by a code.

“I was expecting a Scarlet Princess, not a Crimson Knight on Valentine’s.” Kizami’s deep voice echoed through the room, making me chuckle in amusement. “I’m not sure I can be a proper princess, I’m sorry.” I turn around with a small smirk on my face, leaning on the lockers in the classroom. “You’d be more than perfect.” he got up, taking a box of chocolate from his bag and towered over me, handing it to me, making my eyes widen in surprise. “I...Thought you never give chocolates back to those who give to you.” I take the box slowly, not knowing what else to say. “Nobody deserved so far. Besides, that was a rather clever play on words. Kurosaki thought it was one of Shimada’s stupid pranks, but I knew better. KiShi. the equivalent of Knight. Kitsune Shinozaki. That’s been your Japanese alias since you came here, so we won’t have a hard time pronouncing your name. Very clever...Kitten.” he smirked mischievously, seeing more emotion in his eyes than I’ve ever seen since I met him. “Should I feel flattered, then...Yuuya~?” I mimicked his tone, earning a low chuckle. “I have a proposition for you, my little Kitten. Since you and I have both been tortured into accepting to go to tomorrow’s dance, why not go together? It would spare us a lot of trouble, don’t you think?” he asked, making me hum in approval. “Not a bad idea. I accept, Yuuya, dear. And...I think this is going to piss a lot of people. Even better~!” my smirk grew wider, thinking of Tohko’s and Shit-mada’s faces when they’ll see us at the dance. “Glad to see we’re thinking the same way.” he huffed in amusement, walking back to his desk behind me, urging me to rush and hide the box so nobody else would see it.  “Did you do them yourself, Yuuya~?” I put my elbow on the chair rest, resting my chin on my palm, looking at the brunet boy with a knowing glint in my eyes. “Why don’t you tell me that?” he let out a short, amused chuckle, as the bell rang and everyone got back in the class. “Kat? You got no chocolates? Wait, did you even leave the room?” Tohko looked confused, but at the same time, suspicious at I and her crush. “Nahh, nothing. I guess nobody wants to hang out with the new girl.” I laughed softly with a fake smile on my face. “Awee, that’s too bad. I’m sorry to hear that.” she faked sadness and pity for me, making me shake my head and turn to my desk, nonchalantly.

That night, I was extremely satisfied with everything going on, but I had to decline going to Tohko’s place for the night, since I had everything ready for the dance at home, thanks to my mum.

The next evening, Kizami and Kurosaki came to pick me up from home, like the gentlemen they were, and Kurosaki apparently invited Mitsuki to dance, and she accepted, so this is super nice.

My long dark green dress emphasised my foxy appearance, highlighted by the red lipstick and cat wing, my red hair falling over my shoulders in waves of fire.

By the time we arrived at school, I hooked my arm with Kizami’s, and we went inside where the party already started and the loud music was blaring. 

“Is that...Kizami? With the new girl?” whispers and gossips were heard all around us, making the both of us chuckle in amusement at their shock. “Hey, we make quite the Dynamic Duo, don’t you think?” I smirked, looking around swiftly, seeing everyone dance. “I...May have made a slight miscalculation.” I put my hand up to my mouth, a habit I took as I pondered what to do next. “And what is that?” he towered over me, amused. “Well...I came here mostly to make fun of people...But I didn’t count on what I would ACTUALLY do, which seems like it should be dancing...Which...Isn’t my forte, to be fair. It’s...Embarrassing.” I sweatdropped, looking away, my cheeks flushing a bit. “Hmmm...I have an idea. Follow me.” he took my hand in his and guided me outside to the courtyard, where the Moonlight illuminated the trees and the little water pond filled with koi fish very beautifully. “Woaw...I never realised how pretty this place is until now. It’s almost like everything is a matter of perspective.” I gaze at the landscape before us, but I didn’t realise the cold nor the music until Kizami put his blazer over my shoulders, and it got significantly warmer. “In case you were cold.” he muttered, looking down at me. “Thank you, Yuuya. I wasn’t really paying attention to the cold, but...It is pretty chilly.” I hummed in thanks, leaning on his chest. “I guess they could have put better music...But for a party, it’s not half bad.”  “Do you want to dance?” he asked all of a sudden, making me look up at him in slight shock. “I...Don’t really know how to dance. Never got the opportunity to.” I explain, barely above a whisper, but he just shrugged, holding both my hands. “I don’t know either. It’s not like anyone is watching.” he said nonchalantly, making me nod in understanding, getting closer to him, putting my hands on his shoulders, and he put his on my waist, and we swung around the place like we owned it, with no inhibition or shame, and it was...Quite enjoyable. “Thank you for this night, Yuuya. I guess...It’s a matter of perspective, after all. Even a dance with someone can be fun if it’s the right person.” I shrugged simply, smiling passively. “I got rid of Kurosaki and Kirisaki, so I’m good. That girl especially kept pissing me off good. Glad a little fox appeared to change my view. A matter of perspective, as you say.” he huffed in amusement as he explained that. “Guess we’re the best thing that happened to each other, hmm, Yuuya~?” I drag his name in a lower voice, my fox-like smirk never fading. “Saying my name like that...You don’t know what you’re doing to me, Kitten.” his face inched closer to my, teasing me as our lips barely brushed each other. “Is that Kizami-kun and Katrina?! What are they doing here?!” Tohko’s shrill voice made both of us growl in annoyance, knowing full well that the whole squad was going to give us trouble. “This is impossible...” Kizami’s vein almost popped from the rage he was trying to hide inside. “Ah, fuck it, let her burn with envy.” I mutter, cupping Yuuya’s face and kissed him like there was no tomorrow, but it didn’t take long for him to reciprocate with just as much emotion...If that could be said even for someone like him. “N-No way...I-I thought Kizami-kun liked me...” Tohko’s voice echoed sorrowfully, almost crying, which made both of us chuckle at her misfortune. “Who lied to her, I wonder~?” I smirked slyly, tilting my head slightly to the side, foxily. “She’s been lying to herself all this time. After all...Who’d choose her, over a fox like you?” he smirked in pride, like a predator would at his prey. “Yes!! Finally, I knew it! Give me the money, Katayama!” Kurosaki’s chipper voice sounded loudly just after Tohko ran away. “I give up. Let’s go home, this is getting annoying.” I chuckle, hooking my arm with his, walking away. “Just a bit more and we’re done with Highschool. That’s a relief.” he sighed in aggravation, walking away with me, not even sparing a glance to his friend or to the girl who was crushing on him for so long.

[maiblossom]

MY 10 FAVORITE ANIME SERIES

we have finally arrived to this list...*cracks knuckles* let’s enter into this battlefield!

•this list is MY PERSONAL OPINION!

•this list is MY CURRENT FAVORITES AS OF RN

10. Fruits Basket: Tohru, Kyo and Yuki, these three mainly get me all the time because they suffered so much but they still continue living a normal life even though they bare so much pain and suffering! This series never fails to make me cry and smile but in a good way!

9. The Royal Tutor: oh my dear....OH MY DEAR!!! I never knew I’d get so attached to them so easily! This show never fails to make me laugh, it never fails to teach me something new and not to give up on what’s ahead! Learn something from these boys as well as listen to the Professor well because let’s just say I WANT HIM TO BE MY PROFESSOR 24/7

8. Kyoukai No Rinne: ahhhh Rinne, Rinne, Rinne...my sweet Rinne...your funny as hell XD Let’s just say this whole series is literally an amazing comedy (it’s like Gintama but kinda kinda rated PG 13 version) with both the main characters being clueless about each other’s feelings and the people around them. plus if you miss Inuyasha or those “KAGOME” or “INUYASHA” yelling’s. then I highly recommend watching this because it’s literally “ROKUDO-KUN” “MAMIYA SAKURA” most of the time XD

7. Hyouka: WHAT DO I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT HYOUKA?!?!? ITS FUCKING BEAUTIFUL THAT’S WHAT! The soundtrack, the designs, the character themselves! Every time I watch this I just absolutely love seeing Chitanda’s eyes glowing up and saying “I just have to know” to our beautiful lazy main protagonist. Did I meant it’s like Sherlock Holmes but the teenager version?

6. Full Moon Wo Sagashite: so many words, so many tears, so little time. This represents me in a lot of ways. But let me tell you, Mitsuki may seem annoying to many people (she was a little bit) but once you understand and watch her grow you’ll start apologizing for everything you said to her because SHE’S A WARRIOR FIGHTING FOR HER LOVE AND DREAM! plus did I tell you that it is very very emotional? (you’ll know soon)

5. Uta No Prince Sama: hey I had to add them to my list! every song has a meaning! every guy has a meaning and a story to tell. they represent us in some way but in a more musical way! I absolutely love seeing each of these talented guys grow not as a person but as an idol group and making bonds that I want to create. (BACK OFF LADIES I HAVE MY EYES ON TOKIYA)

4. Shugo Chara: Amu reminds me a lot about myself basically, she’s trying to find who she really is although there are many obstacles ahead of her and it’s not stopping her not one bit! if people want to judge let them judge they’re just jealous of your amazingness, be yourself and don’t let anyone stop you! & plus Ikuto is kinda....fucking hot XD

3. Chihayafuru: oof—the soundtrack, the characters EVERYTHING IS SO BEAUTIFUL! The poems for each card is so beautiful to read and listen! It makes you feel like your in a shrine: your either paying respects to God himself for these beautiful poems or your relaxing while listening to the wind and many sounds of the outside world! Chihaya felt relaxed when playing and her determination of being Karata Queen made me want to try the game itself. (I’m actually learning)

2. Ao Haru Ride: oh my dear—THIS SHOW! oh my dear so many levels of feels and real life problems that really standed out and called to me! I really wished they could of continued this story because let me tell you THE MANGA IS SO WORTH A READ! THIS SERIES ALONE HAS MADE ME READ THE MANGA OVER AND OVER AND EVERYTHING!

2 Bonus (it’s my list so I can add cheat cheats)

Blend S: look....it’s extremely cute to me not gonna lie! and plus Maika is also me, cute and adorable but every time people think I’m mad when they see my facial expressions XD so I feel her pain!

Love Live Sunshine: gonna get this out of the way....YOU IS BEST GIRL FIGHT ME! the girls learning and discovering new songs but also facing many trials to become an idol group is so fun to watch plus watching You Chan being adorable makes me happy

Haikyuu: ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING SPORTS ANIME (besides Free & YOI) I HAVE EVER SEEN! Like...AMAZINGLY AMAZING! it makes you feel like your watching them from a distance and makes you feel like your at the benches watching them and cheering them on! not to mention seeing them fight and being the best on the court is breathtaking! LET MY BOY’S FLY HIGH, HIGH TOWARDS THEIR DREAMS!

1. Cardcaptor Sakura: I could go on and on and ON about this certain series right here! you may not understand but seeing young love being discovered and learn the meanings of love itself is truly amazing to watch and this is the show to learn from it! Sakura and Syaoran learned what love meant at a very VERY young age! They started off with having the same crush, competing for his love and attention after many many battles with each other. As time goes on, they learned something new together that no one not even Tomoyo herself (jk she knows what’s up here) can truly get! time goes on again and we see something beautiful bloom between them that makes us tear up a bit. old version or new version it really doesn’t matter just one episode alone makes you excited and realize “wow I never knew love can be in that way as well”

andddddd we’re done💛

[hoshigomi]

Takarazuka Special 2018- Say! Hey! Show Up!

Man, am I lucky to be able to see so many incredible things in Japan. Under the cut are all the thoughts I had about this year’s TCA special! Forewarning- they’re hardly cohesive, they’re very personal and biased, they’re SUPER LONG because I’m not writing this for anyone in particular or editing it whatsoever, and they’re whatever came to mind between the two showings or while waiting at intermissions!

The Beni/Tamakichi/Mirio/Daimon group is like. Something else. You put all four of them up there and they split off into FACTIONS, and it turns out to be Beni vs. Everyone which melts into Beni and Tamakichi vs. Daimon and Mirio and by that I mean if Beni and Tamakichi are teasing Daimon and Mirio MAN can those two sweet, sweet women not hold up. Beni is a troll. Beni is relentless. I’d call her a predator to Mirio and Daimon’s prey. The teasing never ended- but to that end, the laughter never ended either, and honestly, I loved them. I loved it. They were all charming and they all shone and the way their personalities differ (OOH do their PERSONALITIES DIFFER) was the most obvious and beautiful thing in the world. We have a FUN set of top stars, y’all. It was nice to see them all together.*

*I missed Makaze for a lot of reasons, most notably: 1.) she would have made for another great target for Beni to give hell to, and 2.) there were a lot of silk, deep, deep v-necks, and it’s kinda cruel to leave Makaze out of that, don’t you think. See you next year, Soragumi. Your energy was missed. 

Daimon can’t eat gluten??? She certainly didn’t eat any bread in France, which has everyone including me pretty aghast.

Tamakichi used to? Swim? Play HANDBALL? They for sure teased her about being in the Olympics at the noon showing, but that’s as far as my Japanese got me. Makes sense though because have you seen her shoulders?

Sorry I need to say AGAIN how much Beni Ran This Shit. She IS the oldest top right now, by a year to Daimon and Mirio and like...more years to Makaze and MORE years to Tamakichi, and I’m sure that’s part of it, but I think the other part is that she’s a natural born emcee and comedian and she knows it. When I watch Beni I think ‘oh my God I love you so much for so many reasons,’ I love that woman. That’s my top star. But then MAN, I can ABSOLUTELY SEE how those reasons might make someone else feel the exact opposite. She also like applied herself for a bunch of this show and oooohhhhh it’s so lovely when she does. 

Tamakichi asked Mirio and Beni to talk about going to Taiwan, and they sung the little ditty that I don’t know the name of but clearly is done every time they go to Taiwan because they both knew it. Beni also spoke some Chinese for the Taiwanese live viewing audience. 

There was also talk about why they all chose their final songs, how their years went and what each troupe did, and some general banter. 

Aside from the Top Stars and Todoroki Yuu, no one really spoke. The Top Musumeyaku certainly didn’t talk. To be TOTALLY HONEST, as far as this live viewing went at least, unless you’re Top Star, nibante, Top Musumeyaku, or Kacha/Hanagata Hikaru/Akira/Kai you don’t seem to have TOO MUCH camera time. Still thankful for the fact that they do the live viewings! But it IS tough to spot your whoever-else, unless they’re doing their little solos. 

Moving on from our lovely Top Stars, here’s the quick-n-dirty lowdown on what stood out to me in the show!  (I’m sorry if I missed your favorite, there were a lot of people, a lot going on, and I’m REALLY biased towards watching certain people.)

Miya had a lot of great stuff. She and Saki both had some funky songs with acoustic accompaniment. Saki’s had kind of a Western vibe. (Like cowboys, not like Western Hemisphere.)

Sorry, back to Miya, I really really hope she hangs on to top. She has her act together. She knows what she’s doing onstage, she’s pretty polished, and I personally really really dig the general tone of her voice, especially when she goes a little high. 

I saw the show twice. Both times, when Coto came on for her solos, whoever the person next to me was like SLOW NODDED. Same, seat neighbors. God she’s good. She’s looking a lot more grown up!  She’s CUTE. I’m kinda obsessed! I can’t like compliment Coto enough. Y’all know how good she is. She stands out just because she’s THAT GOOD. 

Maaya Kiho. Maaaaaya. Maaya, come back to Hoshigumi so I can see you every day of my life. That girl has SOMETHING SPECIAL. Her energy is unique and a little aggressive but flirtatious? She has one of my favorite voices in the company, hands down. She knows how to work that like specific musumeyaku sexuality but you can kind of totally tell she also wanted to be an otokoyaku. She has that IN her. I love Maaya. I want to listen to like four hours of just Maaya. 

If I had to listen to something else for four hours, it would be Ari singing Yami Ga Hirogaru. 

If I had to listen to something ELSE it might be Aasa because her voice is definitely UNIQUE in a way that really pleases me. 

I also want to quickly shoutout to Tom for running as much of this as she did- and I want to comment that I like....like her voice. It has a REALLY unique quality to it now. She’s really interesting to listen to, and she’s still truckin’!

I want Mao Yuuki and Mikkii to stand exclusively next to each other for as long as they’re both in Hoshi because that height difference is SOMETHING else. 

Speaking of Mikkii, I’d like to challenge everyone who records and edits anything for the rest of her time in Takarazuka to actually put the camera on her for more than .9 seconds, because she is ON TO SOMETHING REAL. Tenju Mitsuki is always on. Whether or not you particularly care for what she’s doing, everything she does is done with 100% follow through and intention, she has a target, she isn’t doing anything superfluous or pointless with her body. She’s SHARP. Tenju Mitsuki is a fantastic performer and I really want to see more of it. 

Speaking of fantastic performers, shoutouts to Coto (sorry, duh), Daimon, and Maaya for being magnetic in the same 100% followthrough, target, intention way. What incredible performers. 

Yuki and Tamakichi sang OKLAHOMA and while I thought I knew what heartbreak felt like, it turns out I didn’t until I realized that we won’t ever get Tamakichi/Yuki Oklahoma. 

Daimon and Sakura’s Climb Every Mountain was NICE. 

I love these Top Musumeyaku Very Much. It’s almost dumb to say but God they just all bring such different things and personalities and voices to the table. 

Welcome to Top, Misono Sakura. It’s good to see you. <3 

Senna Ayase has Got It. She rocks. She has a lot of power and she led her musumeyaku in something really sassy and nice and I just want to say that man, I hope she loves her post-Takarazuka life. 

I want to compliment Maitii on everything and mourn the fact that she isn’t leading everything, honestly. 

There was a kind of long but not too long In Memoriam Section featuring the Top Musumeyaku all speaking for a few seconds and then mostly senka members + Kai + Akira with vocal solos all in white.

I never want to see another musumeyaku’s dress dragging on the ground. Someone almost Ate It when her dress got caught on something at the edge of the stage. Please. Keep our musumeyaku upright. Hemming things isn’t that hard.

Wow, Tsukigumi is fun. I also literally can not fathom HOW Baddy was THIS YEAR. As a whole they just have a really fun, kinda off-the-cuff energy that I find very endearing.

Shimon led Chaos Paradise, which, if you’re me, was one of the most satisfying things in the world. 

Tamakichi is so beautifully EARNEST in a way that really suits all the golden age musicals she’s been getting. Maybe we CAN cross our fingers for Oklahoma...

From now on I’m formally requiring 8-10 business days to prepare for hearing Inochi from Gaisenmon because I didn’t walk into Hey! Say! Show Up! expecting to get chills and feel the weight of the Human Condition on my shoulders. 

Shoutout to Yukigumi for replacing the ‘Nya!!’ at the end of Gato Bonito! with ...whatever sound they were approximating to imitate a wild boar. Happy New Year, everyone!

Irodori Michiru is just really cute and I love looking at her. 

Thank you Kai for your golden hair and 16 Year Strong insistence on being .3 seconds behind on choreography because you prefer being ~languid~ to being ~sharp~ because you sure were easy to find.

No amount of exclamation points, keysmashing, or attempts to describe it can make you understand how I felt when the music to Jump! from Oceans 11 started up, or when RUSTY was played by Kai. That was a dream come true. Nothing less. 

On that note, KAI SANG RAIMEI TOO, so I feel like God really Was looking out for Her Fans this Takaspecial. Thanks, God. 

Everyone’s medley started out with the Top Star singing something earnest or Powerful or Big, but our very own Kurenai Yuzuru elected to open up with SPECIFICALLY the doki doki waku waku bit from Another World. The audience loved it. I loved it. I love Beni and I love Hoshigumi and I love that they included Arigataya, Nanmaida from Another World also and I love that Kai was hopping around as Kiroku again with the biggest smile on her face and I love that we got to hear Coto’s PIPES and I love that the audience was clapping for Killer Rouge and I love Killer Rouge and I love the ENERGY THAT troupe has. 

Seo Yuria. Seooooo. Seooocchi. Get that fear out of your eyes, sweet thing. You have such a SMILE when you let yourself and your voice is THERE and you’re about to step into some big big shoes. Let yourself have this.

Rei and Saki are both coming into their own vibes! I’m excited to see where they go from here. 

Shoutout to Shidou Ryuu for getting WAY more screentime than intended because she was planted half a foot to the right and directly behind Tom at pretty much all times. Good to see you, Shidou!

The best thing about seeing people from different troupes performing together in any number is like....no one is quite WITH EACH OTHER. Like MAYBE your weird idiosyncrasies fit in well with your troupe, but they sure don’t fit with the weird stuff your neighbor is doing. It’s charming and it’s sweet and I LOVE seeing it. 

I didn’t think I’d cry either but tears DID spring to my eyes when Kai bowed. 

I would like to formally petition Takarazuka Forever to FOLLOW Sumire no Hana in encores because Sumire no Hana is kinda a downer and Takarazuka Forever is an upper but that’s personal preference.

They wished the audience Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in ENGLISH which felt like an extra treat. 

I didn’t mention every single actress in this (I’m sorry if I missed yours!! It’s so hard to remember everything and watch everyone when there are such weird combinations of actresses on the stage etc.), but God, I can honestly and truly say that to me, they all shone.  Everyone is so different and everyone is working so hard. Every person who had a solo did it with everything they had, and it was beautiful to say. While watching Saki and Tamakichi, the thought came to me that entertainers- people who choose to use their lives to make other people happy- are just so special. These women are all such hard working performers and dedicated individuals and the life they put into giving us this thing is incredible. I feel so lucky to even be able to say that I do what they do. Not with HALF the skill or talent but this was one of those shows that made me think. Oh. We are so lucky to do this. The world is so lucky to have this art form. Musical theatre really is the most wonderful thing in the world, to me. 

If more comes to me later, I’ll add it after the cut, but this is already 80 pages long and I’ve exhausted my phone notes. If you read this far, thanks and I’m impressed! I’m HAPPY to tell you more specifics about things if you want to ask, I can try to scrape my brain for whatever’s in there. 

Thanks for a beautiful 2018 in Takarazuka, everyone.  Happy New Year! May 2019 bring us beautiful things we could never have expected!

[osakaso5]

Tenn Kujo TRIGGER Police Rabbit Chat Part 5: Relaxing With Re:vale And TRIGGER!? 

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

Tsumugi: Kujo-san, good work. 

Tsumugi: Thank you for your cooperation in solving "The Drunken Incident At Yuki-san's House"..! 

Tenn: Good work. 

Tenn: Well, Nagi Rokuya and I were the sober ones, after all. 

Choices/outcomes:

1. How would you sum up that incident?

Tenn: It's a prime example of why you shouldn't drown your troubles in alcohol. 

2. Who do you think was the key player of that incident?

Tenn: Re:vale's not without blame either, but if I'm going to be brutally honest, it was Ryu. He kept drinking way past his limit. That part of him is a double-edged sword. 

3. What was the most delicious thing Yuki-san cooked for you?

Tenn: The fried tofu. It was simple but delicious. I would've liked for Riku to have some, too. 

Tsumugi: You really went through a lot... Nagi-san's cheered up now that he's received an apology from everyone. Thank you for your concern. 

Tenn: He's making each of them take him to see that anime movie that's in theaters now. Their treat, of course. 

Tsumugi: Yes! He's trying to get a complete collection of the postcards that are distributed randomly at each showing! 

Tenn: I have to salute him for being such a devoted fan. 

Tsumugi: I managed to compile a detailed account of that incident at you and Re:vale's meeting the other day. I'm aware that you already know the course of events, but I'll share it with you anyways. 

Tenn: I'm not sure why I needed to wear my boy detective costume to the meeting. 

Tsumugi: It's been a while since I've last seen Nagi-san in his Sherlock hat! 

Tenn: So this is a recurring thing for you guys. 

Tsumugi: A dinner party begins at Yuki-san's house.  Along with his home cooking,  the guests are treated to  wine and some sake they’d  brought with them. 

Tsumugi: Urged by Momo-san, Tsunashi-san steadily empties his glass  until he's blackout drunk.  He begins speaking exclusively in Okinawan. 

Tsumugi: This is where Tsunashi-san's recollection of the events stops. 

Tenn: That was way too fast. 

Tsumugi: Tsunashi-san's comment: "I had the feeling  Momo-san wanted me to  keep drinking, so I didn’t  refuse his offers." 

Tenn: I know Momo-san's good at riling people up, but Gaku and Yuki-san were drinking heavily by that point, too. Even  though Gaku acted normal at first. 

Tenn: Our managers still had their wits about  them, so they were desperately trying to make it stop. 

Tsumugi: Momo-san's key phrase was "Aren't you going to drink when Re:vale's offering? (lol)"

Tenn: The (lol) adds a really   brutal nuance to that phrase. 

Tsumugi: Tsunashi-san begins making Momo-san drink just as much as he's drinking. Their alcohol consumption increases drastically. 

Tsumugi: Unable to communicate due to both their drunkenness, Momo-san calls Nagi-san in to translate for them. 

Tsumugi: This is where Momo-san and Gaku-san's recollections of the events stop. 

Tsumugi: Momo-san's comment: "Things were awkward between me and Yuki, so I kept clinging to other people. I couldn't stop drinking. Ryunosuke turned into an alcohol beast." 

Tsumugi: Gaku-san's comment: "I had fun."

Tenn: What happened to you, Gaku? 

Tsumugi: Nagi-san tries to reject Momo-san's invitation, but is forced  into a taxi by Yamato-san  and Mitsuki-san, who tell him to spend more  time with other groups. 

Tsumugi: Yamato-san's comment: "I thought I'd repay Momo-san for helping me out with a scene I didn’t  want to do. I messaged  Yaotome asking him to  look after Nagi as a  fellow leader, and thought it'd be fine since he messaged me back and told me to leave it to him." 

Tenn: The man himself has no recollection of making that promise. It's a debt he'll have to pay for with his body. 

Tsumugi: Mitsuki-san's comment: "Nagi doesn't trust guys outside of IDOLiSH7, so I wanted to help him overcome that. I thought it'd be fine since Momo-san, who's good at handling drinking parties, would be there."

Tenn: I understand that he was trying to be considerate, but you couldn't have sent him to a worse place. Don't you think all this might've made his fear of strangers even worse? 

Tsumugi: Nagi-san arrives at the scene and is unable to translate the non-stop flow of Okinawan. Not being able to keep up with the drunkards, he tries to leave altogether. 

Tsumugi: Hearing that Sogo-san and Iori-san are good at quizzes, Yuki-san starts testing them over rabbit chat. 

Tsumugi: Whenever they get something right, he toasts them on his end, and eventually decides to send gifts he thinks they'll enjoy to the dorm in the taxi that is supposed to take Nagi-san home. Unable to shake off the guests who want him to stay, Nagi-san gets left behind at the party. 

Tenn: It's still unclear to me how calling Nagi Rokuya over there turned into a quiz tournament. 

Tsumugi: Iori-san's comment: "We received Tsunashi-san's clothes even down to his pants, how was he able to get home? The fountain pen that was meant for me has Re:vale's name engraved on it, so I'll return it to them later." 

Tenn: Nagi Rokuya was bored, so I looked after him. I taught him a nursery rhyme (1) to kill time. 

Tenn: By the way, Ryu had to be driven home in one of Yuki-san's bathrobes. 

Tsumugi: This is where Yuki-san's recollection of the events stops. 

Tsumugi: Yuki-san's comment: "Those were really obscure music questions, so I was happy they managed to solve them." 

Tenn: Yuki-san doesn't seem to remember just how much he adored those two in that moment. 

Tsumugi: Noticing Nagi-san's displeasure, everyone begins talking about Cocona-chan. Drunk, Gaku-san and Yuki-san try to style their hair to look like Cocona's. 

Tsumugi: Momo-san posts a picture of it online, and  Okazaki-san rushes to  delete the post. 

Tsumugi: By the way, screenshots of it are still circling the net... ><

Tenn: I wouldn't say their hair looked anything like the real thing. 

Tenn: Each work of fiction has a creator behind it. They should've been more respectful. 

Tsumugi: Okazaki-san gives up on trying to control the situation and drowns his sorrows in alcohol. 

Tsumugi: This is where his recollection of the events stops. 

Tsumugi: Okazaki-san's comment: "We're a small agency, so I thought I'd let Yaotome Productions would do something about it!"

Tenn: I remember him crying: "Thank goodness Gaku-kun is also in the shot..!!"

Tsumugi: Around this time, an imitation contest begins. 

Tsumugi: Team Hure Hure: Kujo-san, Gaku-san, and Yuki-san 

Tsumugi: Team MATSURI: Gaku-san, Tsunashi-san, Momo-san, and Okazaki-san 

Tsumugi: Team L&G: Tsunashi-san, Nagi-san, and Anesagi-san

Tsumugi: The actual MATSURI costumes didn't involve fundoshi as underwear, but this group chose to put them on for authenticity. 

Tenn: I just don't get it. 

Tsumugi: The last bastion of reason, Anesagi-san, suddenly gets extremely excited during the taking of the L&G pictures, and passes out drunk instantly. 

Tsumugi: This is where Anesagi-san's recollection of the events stops. 

Tsumugi: Anesagi-san's comment: "I regret nothing."

Tenn: At least one of us had fun. 

Tsumugi: The topic shifts to the fact that Re:vale used to live together. Gaku-san, Tsunashi-san, and Okazaki-san keep casually suggesting that they move back in together, and they keep bashfully rejecting the idea. This goes on for the next 30 minutes. 

Tsumugi: Then suddenly, Momo-san erupts with a "Do you hate being with me that much!?", and Re:vale begins arguing. 

Tenn: I was starting to get tired of those two skirting around each other, but I was still surprised that they went off on each other like that so suddenly. 

Tenn: Also, I was honestly taken aback by how intense Re:vale's fights can be. 

Tsumugi: Momo-san declares that he will move into the IDOLiSH7 dorm, and begins gathering the things he keeps at Yuki-san's apartment. 

Tsumugi: Yuki-san responds with "I've always thought I should rescue him from the Kujo family, so I'll start living with Tenn-kun." 

Tsumugi: Thinking that he's going too far by bringing up Kujo-san's delicate family situation, TRIGGER begins booing loudly. 

Tenn: They did. 

Tsumugi: Momo-san decides that "Yuki, Tenn, and Sogo's uncle seem like the types of people Kujo will go after", and discusses forming an "Anti-Kujo front" with Riku-san and Tamaki-san. Tamaki-san agrees. 

Tenn: Seriously, what's with this supposed front. 

Tsumugi: Tamaki-san's comment: "I think he's in danger, but when I told So-chan, he started scolding me and we had a fight. We still haven't made up."

Tsumugi: Sogo-san's comment: "Though I'm honored, I think it's outrageous to compare me to Kujo-san or Yuki-san. If anything, I think it's an insult to them. I don't think I'm in the wrong, but I'm planning to apologize to Tamaki-kun." 

Tenn: So even they got dragged into a fight. Are they alright? 

Tsumugi: Arguments of that caliber are nothing new to them, I think they'll be fine! 

Tenn: It's in bad faith to apologize without understanding why the other person is upset. They're going to end up fighting all over again. 

Tsumugi: As he's being asked about possible vacancies in the dorm, Riku-san fids out about Kujo-san's potential move. 

Tsumugi: Riku-san's comment: "If he can go live with Yuki-san, then he can come back home, too! He should just live with me!!!"

Tenn: He says that as if he's prepared to leave the IDOLiSH7 dorm. Even though he doesn't have the guts to actually do it.

Tsumugi: At this point, Kujo-san loses his composure. He makes everyone except Nagi-san kneel on the floor and think of what they've done. 

Tsumugi: Nagi-san's comment: "Tenn-nii is an angel."

Tenn: I feel a bond of some kind with Nagi Rokuya due to this incident. 

Tsumugi: Final report. Nagi-san slept in Yuki-san's bed, while Tsunashi-san slept on the floor next to it. Yuki-san fell asleep while still kneeling on the floor. Anesagi-san took pictures of Nagi-san's sleeping face. Momo-san fell asleep while gathering his things into a cardboard box. Gaku-san and Okazaki-san fell asleep mid-drink.

Tsumugi: Your final comment: "I guess I could compare this to being a zookeeper for a day?"

Tenn: It was a mess. 

Tsumugi: So it seems... 

Tenn: Did Re:vale's fight get resolved? 

Tsumugi: Yes, they've settled down! 

Tenn: That's good, then. 

Tenn: Maybe if I'd heard them out properly, it wouldn't have come to that. 

Tsumugi: That's not true..! I pushed my worries onto you as well... You were a great help. Thank you so much. 

Tsumugi: I'm sure Re:vale would agree. They told me they were going to start celebrating that night as Tenn Kujo Appreciation Day! 

Tenn: Don't make  that hellish evening  into a thing. 

Tenn: I do appreciate the sentiment. Even Gaku and Ryu seem to remember some of Re:vale's spat, so they now have more self-awareness of what sort of people their supposed ex-partners are. 

Tenn: Now they hang around me because I'm safe and familiar. We're doing great. 

Tsumugi: I guess the fact that this gave TRIGGER the opportunity to reaffirm their bonds is a silver lining..? 

Tenn: It's not like our bonds were being tested to begin with. 

Tenn: But since those two are offering to treat me for dinner, I guess I'll take them up on the offer. 

Tsumugi: That's wonderful. Have fun! 

Tenn: I'll eat something really expensive. 

Tsumugi:

Tenn: 

Tenn: I'll need to start comparing dessert buffets. 

Tsumugi: I'm glad you seem to be enjoying yourself, Kujo-san! They really did return to you. 

Tenn: I'm not happy about that or anything. 

Tenn: Well then, I'll start heading to the set. I look forward to another shoot with you today. 

Tsumugi: Yes. I'll be waiting for you there..! 

Translator's notes..?

1) the nursery rhyme tenn mentions here is ちゃちゃつぼちゃつぼ (chacha tsubo chatsubo). you can watch what it's like here

next up: gaku's trigger police rabbit chats!

[zukalations]

Ryuu Masaki's #1!!

This survey of what all the Moon Troupe members like about their Top Star was published in the July 2016 GRAPH, a couple months before her retirement.

This feature always has a lot of emojis being used which I wasn’t able to entirely replicate since I need it to be readable on all platforms...I’m experimenting with how to deal with this sort of thing.

Please note: Ryuu makes a couple comments about her weight/body image that I imagine some readers would want advance warning of.

Ryuu Masaki's #1!!

We surveyed all the Moon Troupe members about what they thought was Ryuu Masaki’s ‘Number One’! And now, what are the results? Have a look, along with Ryuu Masaki’s comments!!

What is your favorite role she has performed?

1. Puck (PUCK) - 18 votes 

This is #1? I'm surprised!

"He's an adorable prankster, and sparkling with freedom...Masao's (Ryuu's) best qualities really came out. Also, her unique adlibs left a great impression!!" (Uzuki Hayate)

"I could tell how much fun she was having; she seemed like a real fairy of music!" (Tamaki Ryou)

Everyone, you've been deceived! (laughs) This role has a ton of aspects that aren't at all similar to me. I was longing to do it for so long that I got taken over by the image of it, that's all. However, I did have a ton of fun working on the role! I got to do as many adlibs as I liked (laughs).

2. Ronan Mazurier (1789: Les Amants de la Bastille) - 17 votes

"I thought Ronan's strength and zeal to live suited Masaki-san perfectly." (Harumi Yuu)

"I picked this one because I love Masaki-san's singing and this role had a lot of songs." (Urara Senri)

3. Romeo (Romeo et Juliette) - 8 votes

4. Hamlet (HAMLET!!) - 4 votes

"The rock songs and aesthetic were perfect, I thought." (Kio Kanade)

I thought Hamlet would turn up! (laughs) I loved the poster for that!

4. Scarlett O'Hara (Gome with the Wind) - 4 votes

"It was perfect for her~" (Moeka Yuria)

4. Charles de Durant (Manon) - 4 votes

From Manaki Reika: Andre Grandier <3 (Rose of Versailles: Fersen Edition) “Well...I like Romeo and Bill and Oscar...I like all your roles...but I was able to see your special appearance from the audience, and when I watched you and Oscar's (Sagiri) one night together and how you protected her with everything you had...it was just like you and so cool! I adore Masaki-san's receptiveness <3 <3 I've totally fallen for Masaki-san's Andre <3 LOL”

What, I'm surprised! In that special appearance, I was just performing with my classmate like 'oh, I'm side entertainment' (laughs). It was my first time performing together with Chigi-chan (Sagiri), but we could understand each other's wavelength and it was really fun~

What is her best revue scene?

1. "TAKARAZUKA Flower Poems 100!!" Scene 21: Black Rose, 'Black Rose S' - 19 points 

LOL

"It was really sexy and had a big impact on me as a debuting actress." (Sorashiro Yuu)

It was a bit...intense (laughs). Looking back on it I feel like I made it a bit too sexy since that was what came easiest...but there wasn't really any other approach!

2. All her parades - 8 votes

"She gives off such an aura she's like her own power generator and she's so dazzling!" (Saotome Wakaba)

I'll keep sparkling, you know! No worries! (laughs)

3. "TAKARAZUKA Flower Poems 100!!" Scenes 19-20:  The Hundred Roses, 'Rose Etoille' - 6 votes 

Hahaha! This one!

"You didn't lose to that splendidly styled costume; I don't think anyone else could have produced that marvelous aura." (Natori Rei)

This scene actually had me down for a while...but because I was showing my legs I slimmed down and I felt really good about it (laughs).

4. "TAKARAZUKA Flower Poems 100!!" Scene 14-16: Violet A-C, 'Top Star Gentleman'

"The way she sang and the way her atmosphere changed by the moment were amazing, and she was so gorgeous!" (Tamaki Ryou)

Ah~The French in this was so hard! The director praised me for how I pronounced 'bois' (forest). I can be relied on for at least that much! (laughs)

5. "Fantastic Energy" Scene 3: Passionate, 'Passionate Gentleman S' - 4 votes

From Manaki Reika: "TAKARAZUKA Flower Poems 100!!" Scene 21: Black Rose, 'Black Rose S' "If I'm thinking about Masaki-san, it sort of...has to be...this scene~ It's hardcore, and energetic, and sexy...the Black Rose was amazing!"

I see~ Everyone put it in first place! Well, you're exactly right! Full points! (laughs)

This is her coolest aspect in rehearsals!

1. Lines, music, choreography...she remembers everything so fast! - 20 votes

"She'll have the whole script perfectly memorized the day after we recieve it, and she remembers the choreography faster than anyone else too!!" (Kirami Ruise)

But I forget really fast too (laughs)

2. She has amazing concentration! - 14 votes

"And then when she finally gets tired out I love her playfulness as she's like 'No wa~y, I can't remember any mo~re'" (Nagina Ruumi)

As I thought, you're a good observer. When I say 'no way' I really can't manage any more (laughs)

3. Her fashionable rehearsal clothes - 13 votes

"I love when she wears outfits that work especially because it's Ryuu-san wearing them, or outfits that only Ryuu-san could look good in (like pattern on pattern on pattern)" (Ookusu Tera)

This must have been on a bit of an off day (laughs). It's more like, stars, then dots, then another pattern on top, and it all comes together like 'ahhhh~'. Everyone, pay attention please!

4. Her smile - 11 votes

5. The way she pays attention to everyone individually - 10 votes

5. Her glittering aura - 10 votes

"Basically, the way she never loses her sparkle." (Tamaki Ryou)

Other:

"The way she holds a little onigiri with both hands while she's eating it is so cute that I always end up watching (laughs)." (Hibiki Reona)

Ahaha! (laughs) I didn't even realize I do that! (laughs)

"She always has little bags of things like gummy candies or Jagarico* in her bag so I think it's cute how she'll just pull something out and start nibbling on it!" (Ren Tsukasa)

That's right, every morning I'll fill little ziploc bags with just enough snacks for me to eat (laughs).

From Manaki Reika "This isn't just rehearsal since it includes how she is onstage as well, but...that moment where she concentrates and you can see the switch flip instantly. That aura as she suddenly switches to 'Otokoyaku Ryuu Masaki' is really wonderful <3"

But isn't this what everyone does? The heck is this...are you trying to encourage me? Yes, that's definitely it.

We want to emulate this! (from otokoyaku)

1. Her sparkle - 10 votes

"It seems like she's creating her own light...it makes me wish I could somehow get even close to that level!" (Chinami Karan)

What is this...At times like that I'm putting forth all the energy I can like 'I want to convey my feelings!' so maybe that does it.

2. The way she uses her hands - 9 votes

"Her hand movements are really wonderful. Especially when she spreads out her hands during a revue!" (Miya Rurika)

"Her hand expressions!" (Tamaki Ryou)

I feel like for otokoyaku 'the hands speak more than words', so I really pay attention to what I'm doing with them. Recently my hands have finally stopped being so pudgy so I've started to like them at last.

3. Her gaze - 5 votes

4. Kiss scenes - 3 votes

"In the rehearsals for 1789 I got to be kissed once...it was so heart-pounding..." (Hayaki Yuuto)

Hahaha! (laughs) That's right, once I was wanting to practice the scene where I force a kiss on Olympe (Saotome Wakaba/Umino Mitsuki), so I suddenly got Tsucchii to do Olympe since you were close by. You said 'I've gone back to my real-life self' afterwards (laughs).

Other:

The way her wink almost seems to make a noise. (Ranze Keito)

I put a 'Ching!!' sound effect on it internally! (laughs)

We want her to do this! (from musumeyaku)

1. Gaze at us

"I want her to gaze at me with those sparkling eyes... But at the same time I'm sure I'd surely not be able to stand it so I'd definitely just flee D'X" (Shirayuki Sachika)

If it was junior actress me, I'd be like 'I'll just stare at her until she runs away' (laughs). And while I was staring I'd study your makeup techniques (laughs).

2. Wink

"I used to just blush and not be able to do it... Since becoming Top it's as if I've put a sign out saying 'Now offering: Winks!' (laughs)"

3. Be forceful...

"In The Scarlet Pimpernel, when Chauvelin (Ryuu) was being so forceful with Marguerite (Aono Yuuki), her gestures were really dazzling...I loved it." (Amana Ruria)

Ah, here's Chauvelin, I knew it. You watch a lot! (laughs) I like being forceful as well. But I also like being sweet. Ahahaha (laughs). But isn't that what being an otokoyaku is like?! (laughs)

From Manaki Reika: "I'd like her to gaze at me steadily and stroke my cheek... Eeee! >.< <3 LOL. Yes. I love the way Masaki-san looks at musumeyaku so lovingly, and her hands are so sensitive...the way she can stroke someone's cheek so elegantly and her hands give off a feeling like 'Waaaa' >.< It's really wonderful <3 <3"

You're getting carried away with your fantasy! (laughs) But really, I do it to you so much and you want more!? (laughs)

Final comments from Ryuu Masaki:

You've made me realize once again how much all of you look after me and support me. In these remaining months I want to be cozily surrounded by all of your love! Also, I was pretty surprised by the 'We want her to do this!' section (laughs). From now on I'm going to be looking at everyone like 'this person wants me to do that to them...' (laughs)

* Jagarico is a potato crisps snack.

[dollofdeath]

Answer 10 questions and come up with 10 more

I was tagged by @terassaras and @catajima~ Thank you both for tagging me! (*≧▽≦) Since this is pretty long, I’m gonna be putting this under a read more haha

@terassaras‘ questions:

1. Favorite plant/flower?

every time I get this question, I’m not really sure how to answer lol but hm... I guess, maybe water lilies?? Or lotuses! I find both very beautiful.

2. Best thing to eat/drink on a hot day?

I’m so basic, honestly what I drink is water hahaha, but bubble tea! Especially taro flavor >v<

3. Tell me the weirdest color name you can find and show me! (Think: lemon curry, goblin blue, Caput mortuum, be creative!)

At the top of my head...”chartreuse.” Probably not the weirdest name, but it’s always sounded so... fake to me lololol

Doing a quick google search, “smaragdine” is another weird name I found. It sounds likes “sardine” and “Armageddon” mashed up together haha

Funny how they’re both shades of green lololol

4. Show me one object/merchandise you would shamelessly buy if money and shipping are not an issue.

ABCAS Historica! It’s basically like an art book/guide book for my favorite doujin band, ABSOLUTE CASTAWAY, in celebration of their 10th anniversary.

There’s a lot of character sheets and references and a compilation of all the art throughout the years, it’s really amazing! I hope to get my hands on it someday ;v;

5. If a fictional character can become real and do anything with/for you for one day, who would it be?

Oh dear, this is a toughie haha. There’s a lot of characters I’d like to hang out with for the day or something...

But maybe hmm, if I had to pick one and only one character, Noël from Sound Horizon! He’s a character who really helped me through my rough spots in high school, so it’d be nice to spend a day with him and maybe sing together haha

Or maybe Kaminaga?? If he kept flirting to a null, he seems like a lot of fun to hang out with! In a similar vein, maybe Kisaragi Gentarou from Kamen Rider Fourze! He’s such a sweetheart who wants to be friends with literally everybody ;w;

6. Time to explore a fantasy universe! Middle Earth? Steam punk nation? Desert dystopia where pirates roam? Describe a fantasy universe you want to explore!

Something like Middle Earth, definitely! Gosh, I just love love love love high fantasy and magic and such, it’d definitely be fun to have something like an epic adventure haha. Any world with magic would be really cool, actually!

7. Time for serious questions. What is one thing you wish your parents know and understand about you?

Not to get personal (I say, as I get personal aha), but I wish my dad would understand that I hate him. Perhaps “hate” is too strong of a word, even I struggled typing that, but he needs to get it through his thick head that I’ve lost all respect for him and that our relationship isn’t the same anymore...

On a lighter note, I wish my mom would understand that nooo, i don’t need all these clothes, so please stop ordering them lol

8. One thing you wish your sibling(s) would do—or if no siblings, your best friend!

I wish my siblings would like... help out my family more often. I understand that they’re busy with their own families, but idk our mom’s going through radiation, our dad’s going through dialysis, and I’m busy with school + therapy, yet it seems like all they do is come to us when they need something... oops that got personal again lolol

9. Tell me about the best teacher/mentor you’ve ever had. They don’t have to be from school. Or if all your teachers have been a-holes, tell me about what you think good teachers should be like.

At the top of my head, my high school choir teacher! I loved her so much, she was so chill and open and understanding and always tried to help us improve no matter what. I always felt at ease around her and like I could mess up without fear of being reprimanded or anything. Her class is the one class that really helped me throughout high school and really helped me realize how much I love music ;w; 

10. Death comes knocking on your door one day and after telling you that it’s not your time yet, magically grants you with the irresistible will to live for the rest of your life. What would you want to do with your life, if money/culture/expectations were not an issue? What feels ideal to do with your life?

The irresistible will to live the rest of my life, hoo boy --

Hmm... while my ideal life would be rather private, I’d like to make my mark in this world. It’s such a silly dream, but I’d like to be a content creator or something -- create stories and art that people will enjoy. If I can make even one person smile with something I’ve made, then that would be a fulfilling life for me.

@catajima‘s questions:

1. Last series you’ve watched?

Mahoutsukai no Yome! God, the cat arc gets me every time and I was bawling again ToT

2. Favorite anime/manga?

Joker Game! Though Donten ni Warau holds a special place in my heart, as well as Koe no Katachi hehe

3. Favorite Seiyuu?

I don’t really have one ;; D-Does Nakae Mitsuki count (she’s the lead singer in ABSOLUTE CASTAWAY, but she does a lot of seiyuu work too haha)

4. Who do you admire the most?

Revo, leader of Sound Horizon/Linked Horizon and composer the Bravely Default OST, Moon Pride, and every single SNK OP (and also performed all of them)! He’s been my inspiration for as long as I can remember... he composes and writes all of his music, plays multiple instruments, sings, and just seems like an all around nice guy!! He (his works, rather) inspired me to start singing and make my own stories

5. Who’s your favorite character of all the times?

AHHHH this is such a tough question...!! Guess I’m just gonna say Noël again lol

6. Why does your fave character is your fave character?

Like I said, he’s really helped my through my rough spots in high school... at first I didn’t really think much of him except that we have the same name (well, pronounced the same lol), but the way he handled his struggles really hit me.

He came from a childhood of abuse and bullying, with only his music to help him get through. It’s implied that he was depressed and there are some interpretations that he was about to commit suicide before the start of his story, but despite all that, he just wants to change the world for the better -- a goal that I can relate to. So seeing him strive for his goals despite all the hell he’s gone through just really inspired me ;v; 

7. A place you want to visit?

Hm... Japan, I guess. I don’t have a particular place I want to visit for sure, but anywhere is fine as long as I have a good time

8. What’s your favorite fairy tale?

The Little Mermaid ehe Such a bittersweet tale ;v;

9. Do you enjoy the way your life is going right now?

Well... I guess it’s all right. I’m not sure if “enjoy” is the best word, but I��m getting by, I suppose.

10. Would you change anything about your body or would you stay just as you are?

I’m pretty content with my body as it is! Maybe I’d like to get rid of the muffin top lol but I’m pretty much okay with everything haha

11. Have you ever hated someone at first sight?

No. Maybe there are some people I feel like I won’t get along with, but not really.

I’m not gonna be tagging anyone, but if anyone wants to do these questions, feel free to do so~! ^o^)/

[sayonaranxiety]

The Place Where We Get Back Home

 Super insipred by @pascalcampion​’s brilliant art on instagram! I can’t believe how a person can inspire me so so much! Whenever I see his new posts on instagram, I always ended up spacing out, making out stories in my head that was inspired by his art. Thank you for helping me getting back my wild imaginations! You’re the best!

 I might not be the tallest building around.

But I stand out the most, because every night, the lights on every floor lights up like a christmas tree and it always smells like home. 

Well, because I am home.

Four stories isn’t that tall, but I do look intimidating somehow. My bricks are also bright red with some vines hanging around here and there. They’re nice. Compared to other apartments around me, I do stand out a lot. The rest of the building are just plain gray or white, nothing interesting really.

I was built a long time ago. A time when people were still fighting for peace, where people had to crouch under their tables, bracing themselves from another blow, too late to get down through the stairs and get out of the building. I’ve witnessed many, many lives of people. Some were happy, mostly sad, some were living without any excitement. I’ve witnessed many deaths, I’ve witnessed birth, I’ve witnessed proposals, I’ve witnessed it all. 

But never been before in my entire existence in this world, have I ever witnessed something like what is happening right now. So many happiness and excitement happening around the floor. I’ve never seen this much happiness since forever. 

My brick might be rotten and weary. 

But I keep on holding, just to witness another lives of these people.

Claire and Mitsuki were the first ones who light up the place. Their excitement and lively aura brought me back from my sleep the first time they came around. They saved up so long, so much just to get out of their old lives. Claire was so tired being defined by the people around her. She kept forgetting who she was, too busy pleasing people around her when the only one who needs pleasure was really her all along. Claire picked her own furniture without worrying about voices telling her of what to have and what not to have, she painted her walls, she danced around the room like nothing in the world matters to her. 

Mitsuki spent her life living under many people’s expectations. Everything around her went by too fast, she felt like she couldn’t catch up. Her mind decided to leave her body and watch everything went by from afar instead of changing her pace to match everyone else. She was the tree where everyone rests their weary souls. But a tree, sometimes, also needs clouds to cover them from the overheating sun. When Claire came along, everything seemed to go by not as fast, Mitsuki somehow came to her senses and got up her pace, everything seemed to be slowing down after a while. Because of the cloud, the sun didn’t seem to shine too overwhelmingly then. Instead of watching her life pass by, her mind came back to where it belongs, back as the god of its own body. Mitsuki shared her passion and how she sees the world to Claire. Don’t be mistaken, Mitsuki is still a tree for the weary souls. But at the end of the day, a cloud was just the only thing she needed.

Claire and Mitsuki brought laughter and excitement into my old bricks. Although they both live on the highest floor where weird musics and hysteric laughter was always heard, when you see from the outside, the light on their floor is the most dim. 

And now brings me to the person who lives on the third floor.

They call him Nyx. But it isn’t his real name, really. He is daring and a person who was born with natural charisma. He voices out his opinions and his views with confidence. But unfortunately, not everyone could accept his views and ideology. He was too comfortable living on his own, a lone wolf. He didn’t have the need of another company, a relationship with another human would count as something unnecessary to him. But oh, how he was wrong. It was Christmas when he bumped into Mitsuki when she was running up to her floor. Nyx knew it was Christmas Eve and everyone--except him--were all excited for the next day. It wasn’t out of the ordinary for someone to wear santa’s hat. Mitsuki was wearing one and it pissed his entire being. 

“I’m sorry?” Mitsuki said when she saw Nyx scoffing on her back, which took Nyx by surprise. He didn’t think she would hear him.

“Your hat is ridiculous.” He said, opening his door halfway, making his way in before stepping back out, “No, actually, this whole thing is ridiculous.”

Mitsuki, at that time who was bringing groceries just stood there, wondering what made him think that this whole thing is ridiculous. Standing one feet on the stairs, she asked him to elaborate, ended up him telling everything about the idea of Christmas is just a consumerism in disguise. In her mind, Mitsuki wanted to scream obligations, but she have lived her life listening to people before voicing out her own opinion. So she listened. She listened until he was lost in his own explanation. 

“You know, instead of making assumptions and false judgement on this huge thing you call consumerism disguised, maybe you would like to come to my floor and spend Christmas together? Me and my roomate is making pasta and you’re more than welcome to join.” Mitsuki said, “And maybe, just maybe, Claire--my roomate, does have the same view like you? Who knows?” She explained. 

Nyx blinked, he never celebrated Christmas since he left his parent’s house 12 years ago. He would be lying if he said he wasn’t excited when Mitsuki asked him. He remember how Christmas used to be special to him, just like everyone else. He hid his excitement under the lie that he wanted to know of how Claire, Mitsuki’s roomate, also has the same view as him just like Mitsuki said. Instead, Nyx found himself arguing with Claire--who apparently worships Christmas--the whole night. Ended up with them, clinking glasses, celebrating Christmas. 

By then Nyx realized how he enjoyed himself when he was talking to Mitsuki, as well as when he argued with Claire. He realized how he just wanted to be heard when all these time, he was just being ignored. That night, Nyx learned new things. He learn that he never really enjoyed himself being something he call a lone wolf. 

These three people have changed the atmosphere inside my red brick walls. It was never this lively before. Oh, I’m not quite finished yet actually. There is still the young couple who lives on the second floor and a lively grandmother who lives with her two grandchildren on the first floor. I was just telling how everything started and how everything connects after that. 

I listen to people’s lives. I was tired, but I decided to hold on. I want to witness a little bit of hope that is left in this world, on my floors. It’s been a while since I’ve heard that phrase. The phrase that I’ve been longing to hear. The phrase that everyone on the whole floor says, whether it is night or day. 

“I’m home” 

a/n: I tried to make it obvious but vague at the same time(?) if it’s even possible haha. Claire had anxieties/depression where she kept being defined by the people around her. She couldn’t find her identity, who she really was, what she really wanted and passionate about, she wasn’t sure anymore. Also, Mitsuki had depersonalization where she kept finding herself detached from her own body as her mind was flying around aimlessly, watching things pass by her. Everyone reached to her whenever and she just didn’t seem to have someone to reach. As for Nyx, he was living his life in full denial. He had this little chant inside his head that he does not need anyone else other than himself--which is bullshit haha. 

I don’t speak well in real life. I stutter most of the times. But I hope my writing is clear enough for everyone to understand that mental illness is real. As lethal as cancer or tumor or heart attack. What made it more scary is that this illness was never there to bee seen. So people just assume that it doesn’t exist. Maybe she’s just crazy, maybe he’s just sad. And then the next thing you find of them is their breathless, stiff body. Then, you’ll be sorry. 

does this even make any sense? hahaha

[idolish7rabbitchats]

Kujou Tenn: Wonderful Octave Rabbit Chat Part 3

100: Sorry everyone! Momo-chan has revived ☆(>ω・)v

Tsumugi: Thank you for contacting me! Is your phone okay..?

100: It’s fine! It seems it became a little slow because I took too many pictures. I have to get a new one soon huh~!

9: What did you take pictures of?

100: Yuki! He was pretending to give fanservice!

9: Pretending to give fanservice…?

100: Earlier, we were doing requests for Tenn right? So we were playing around with “Do bunny ears” or “Do a wink” and such. lol

100: There were too many moments to take pictures, so I couldn’t stop~!

100: Just Yuki being alive is fanservice!

2: You were taking picture while rabbit chatting? (lol)

8: You are skilled!

7: As expected of Momo-san!

1000: I took a lot of pictures of Momo too.

1000: “Do a staring contest” was the cutest so I’ll send it later.

3: As expected of Re:vale lolololol

Okazaki: I’m really sorry it took so much time…

100: Sorry~ \’’(´∀‵)

T: No, no! The log was also becoming long so I’m glad everyone could take a break!

T: So then, let’s continue with the requests. From Mitsuki-san please!

3: Got it! From me it’s “Tell me your everyday habits”!

3: It’s a little similar to Sougo’s request though. I thought I wanted to hear about your private life!

9: It often gets changed by jobs, but I try to lead a regular life as often as I can.

9: Like waking up at the same time no matter how late I go to bed.

3: Oooh, as expected of Kujou! You are stoic after all huh!

8: Even though you wake up early, you’re a little half-asleep tho (lol)

10: Like you were surprised when you brushed your teeth with face wash before! 

9: Aren’t you mixing me up with Gaku?

10: Huh! Was it?!

8: It wasn’t me!

9: [Spoons Pudding Stamp]

1: I wake up before my alarm goes off.

4: Iorin, you smug

7: Iori, you’re always competing with Tenn-nii!

1: What are you talking about?

2: Who even decided we have to get up in the morning. I want to stay in bed forever-.

6: I want to be praised just for waking up.

T: Being able to wake up with only one alarm is an amazing thing..!

T: So then, next is Yamato-san please!

2: From my request, “Please tell me your recommended play if you have”.

2: Sorry, it’s a serious thing. (lol)

9: Heeeh, unexpected. That the request from Nikaido Yamato is the most serious.

3: Because Yamato-san is serious basically.

1000: He’s just twisted

1000: Like a twist donut.

7: What Tenn-nii likes!

7: [Sparkling Kinako Stamp]

2: All outsiders please be quieeeet.

10: Seems like Tenn studied abroad, he could have lots of opportunities to see musicals overseas!

9: So you are interested in plays, not only movies huh?

9: I’ve watched many things from grand musicals to small theatre. Since there are too many good ones, I can’t choose which one’s the best.

2: I don’t mind how many you tell me; it’s more like I’d be grateful if you could teach me a lot.

2: It’s like just my hobby. And I’m also interested in what Kujou likes.

9: What I like?

2: Yeah yeah. I like Kujo’s acting. When you are standing onstage, it’s showy.

9: You’re really straight-forward today huh.

2: I’m always honest tho?

9: I also like your acting. I respect you.

9: I’ll think about what stage Nikaido Yamato would like. I have to be a little serious about this. 

T: I definitely want Kujou-san to tell me his seriously recommended play too!

T: Next is the request from Yaotome-san please!

8: From me it’s “How do you want your birthday to be celebrated.”

8: Because it’s almost Tenn’s birthday.

8: Even if I say we should do something because it’s only once a year, he won’t join in.

10: I’m also looking forward to celebrating Tenn’s birthday!

9: What do you think my radio is...

9: First of all, I’m not of an age for being happy about my birthday.

7: Eh! I’m super happy tho?!

4: I’m also suuuuuuuuuper hyped!

100: Me too! (δ≧∀≦)δ

Okazaki: Actually, I’m also a little happy.

10000: I’ll buy cake and such for it.

Anesagi: Should I give you my birthday?

9: Gaku is pushy.

9: But I’ll accept those feelings of wanting to go that far to celebrate me.

8: It’s fine with anything you want to try or what you want to eat.

10: I want to celebrate Tenn’s birthday with all our might! Like what we did before, “KJO main month”...

8: Thoroughly spoiling him huh. It’s been a long time huh.

10: Even if Tenn doesn’t give us a request, we’ll still make it the best birthday! lol

9: You’re really too pushy.

9: TRIGGER isn’t a group to have a cozy relationship right.

3: What are you saying now! TRIGGER is super friendly together tho lol

6: We love our members. Everyone is HAPPY!

T: It seems Kujou-san’s birthday will become a wonderful day!

T: So then, next is Tsunashi-san please!

10: From me it’s “Please tell us the parts you like about TRIGGER”!

10: I thought a lot about what I wanted to ask Tenn or what I wanted Tenn to do but… I thought a simple request would be the best.

10: I totally know that Tenn treasures TRIGGER though!

10: So then, I wanted to hear in words what kinds of things you like about us.

9: That’s a nice request where we can tell the fans about our group’s bond. I can answer with countless things.

10: Thanks! I’m looking forward to it!

1000: TRIGGER really is friendly huh.

100: Both Gaku and Ryuu’s request are straightforward; they love Tenn~!

9: Those words are what Re:vale-san says huh.

8: I think it’s true that our requests are straightforward.

10: I wonder if the members of the group think the same things like a family does! lol

9: It’s not the same tho.

8: That’s not the same isn’t it?

4: You answered the same way tho!

1: They are exactly like that.

T: Tsunashi-san, thank you for the wonderful request that we can see their group-love!

T: To continue, how about we hear a request from Momo-san?

100: OKAY!

100: From me it’s, “Can you guess? Tasting donut quiz!” (ノ・∀・)ノ◎◎◎

100: Sorry to change the atmosphere completely! lololol

9: A quiz about taste testing donuts? That’s the first time I’ve heard of that. 

100: Because it’s a quiz I thought up!

7: Maybe, like guessing the flavor of some doughnuts like chocolate or red bean?!

5: If it’s a taste, then it seems he could understand even blindfolded tho...

100: NON NON! That’s thinking too easily!

100: Momo-chan’s tasting donut quiz is about guessing “who made” the donuts, not the flavor~!

100: By the way, I’m planning to have Gaku and Ryuu help me as chefs!

10: Is that so?! I’ll have to try hard..! 

8: I’m not good at making sweets tho (lol)

100: It’s fine! When I cook occasionally, people comment that I’m wild★

9: I’ll be eating those wild donuts?

100: Look forward to it! I’m not that confident in the appearance but they’ll taste good!

100: Is what it seems like!

1000: It’s just what it seems like huh.

100: (・ω<)

9: [Sitting Pudding Stamp]

100: Actually, I thought it might be bad to ask Gaku and Ryuu to make donuts. Because I don’t know if you’ll pick my request and all.

100: But even if you don’t pick it, it’ll be OK as a birthday present right!

3: Is that okay to enter without being asked?

100: Of course! WELCOME!

3: Yay! Then, I’ll participate too!

4: How ‘bout the person in charge of eating them?

100: That’s for next time lol.

4: [Pouting Kinako Stamp]

3: I’ll make some for Tamaki too. Lol As a representative of IDOLiSH7, I’ll fire myself up to make the doughnuts!

9: I welcome Izumi Mitsuki’s participation.

10: Then, maybe I should make it with Gaku? Let’s do TRIGGER donuts!

8: Now I feel like we can win.

9: Who the hell would you win against..?

T: I’m looking forward to everyone’s masterpiece doughnuts!

T: So then, last is the request from Yuki-san!

1000: Yeah. For me it’s “Please tell me a smell you like.”

1000: Because Tenn-kun always smell nice when you pass by.

1000: I wanted to try asking if there was anything particular.

5: Kujou-san has a natural, fresh scent.

4: He smells like a soap

9: Maybe that’s a musk-scent. I like that it has a natural scent, I use it often. 

9: Because I use moisturizing cream after the bath, so maybe that’s the smell.

1000: Heeh. Which one are you using?

9: I’ll send you a URL later.

7: Yes! Yes! Tenn-nii, teach me too!

9: Riku is also interested?

9: But, if Riku uses it, wouldn’t we have the same smell.

9: And on top of that, things with smells are bad for your body.

7: I can’t use the same one?!

9: Not can’t but

8: Really, wouldn’t it be too embarrassing for Nanase to have the same smell? (lol)

3: Ahh… I might understand a little.. It would feel embarrassing if brothers have something that’s the same, you know lol

1: I’m fine with it.

7: I’m fine too! Oppositely, I’m happy!

9: I’ll send you the URL but get something without a smell.

7: [Smiling Kinako Stamp]

T: Many fans would be curious about Kujo-san’s favorite smell!

T: With this, we collected all the requests. Everyone, thank you for your participation!

7: Our requests being over means that next it’s Tenn-nii’s turn!!

7: [Excited Kinako Stamp]

10: If there’s something you want us to do, say anything. 

*T: Do you have a request for us?

9: I don’t have one in particular. If I say it, please be careful with heat and caring about your health. Also be careful with dust.

9: I did give some sort of request but, actually, I don’t wish for anything more than this.

9: For being the the strength beside me, I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

100: Geeeez! Tenn really won’t say anything selfish! つД‵）・゜・。・゜゜・*:.。

2: You could say something you want. Even though I don’t know if I'm gonna give it to you. (lol)

7: Least, let me say happy birthday a lot!

7: Tenn-nii, happy birthday! Let’s work hard on this month’s radio! I love you!

100: (*・艸・)。+:*◯HAPPY BIRTHDAY TENN+:*◯

5: Happy Birthday. I wish Kujo-san andTRIGGER the best of luck.

10000: Happy Birthday!

3: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kujou! Expect a lot from the donuts!

4: Tenntenn, HBD----!!!

2: Congrats. Work hard on the radio.

1: Happy Birthday.

1000: Happy birthday. It’ll surely become a good year.

Okazaki: Happy Birthday. Please take care of Re:vale from now on too.

6: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Please pull my request okay?

Anesagi: Happy birthday. You’re about to become an adult huh. I’m looking forward to the Kujou Tenn from now on.

T: Kujou-san, Happy Birthday!

9: Thank you for the celebration.

9: I received everyone’s requests with gratitude. I’ll make it a fun radio, so please listen to it.

10: From us, let us say congratulations to you on that day okay.

8: Think about what you want to do on your birthday.

9: If I pull your request, I’ll think about it.

V2:

10: If there’s something you want us to do, say anything. 

T: Do you have a request for TRIGGER-san?

9: Please stand on the same stage. That’s my only wish.

9: I did give some sort of request but, actually, I don’t wish for anything more than this.

V3:

10: If there’s something you want us to do, say anything. 

T: Do you have a request for Re:vale-san?

9: Please be top idols. We will catch up, and surely surpass you.

9: I did give some sort of request but, actually, I don’t wish for anything more than this.