#wow kona

[lana-starscream]

s-s-sob i miss Heidi/Wrecking Ball so so so so much

big dave you fumbled a baddie

[keroinnie]

after spending a good few hours consuming media i loved when i was younger i am once again saying i love rozen maiden more than anything and even at 28 i still horribly relate to konata which idk what that says about me and maybe i should be concerned about that

[big-sankaku]

Tsukine Kona interview, 102nd Graduation Album ~Star Sign Memories~

I translated Konachi interview from the 102nd Graduation Album.

This interview is a retrospective of the activities from start to a graduation day.

Enjoy

Playing the role of Fujishima Megumi, I’m Tsukine Kona.

―― How was your experience meeting the cast for the first time?

Well, back then, I caught a flu and couldn’t attend our first meeting face-to-face. How should I put it… everyone was really different from how they are now. But Kan-chan hasn’t really changed much. I clearly remember thinking, just from a quick glance, “Wow, this girl might be Mirapa.”

[Old Footage playing - The video of cast first meeting, 2022 February]

―― How you feel watching the old footage (The video of the cast first meeting)

But, how should I put it… This was actually my first time doing a major role. So I was kind of unsure how it would go. But still, I had auditioned for Megu-chan because I really wanted to play her, so I was really happy. When Nassu-chan peeked over at me and stuff, I got the feeling that, at their core, none of us have really changed all that much since back then. Also, I thought everyone was so innocent and cute.

[Old Footage playing - Tsukine Kona interview about accepting the role of Fujishima Megumi, 2022 February]

Konachi : To be honest, I was overjoyed. I auditioned for several roles before, but among them, Megu-chan was the one that really hit me. Like, it just clicked and settled into me naturally. I felt like she was probably the character most similar to myself out of all the roles I’ve auditioned for so far, so that made me the happiest.

――  How you feel watching the old footage of meeting the member face to face (February 2022)

Kan-chan was super energetic. It was the first time someone said thank you after introducing themselves (laugh), so I wondered what it was (laugh). Now that I’ve gotten to talk to everyone a lot and gotten to know them better, I really feel like everyone has such strong personalities. But Kan-chan, how do I put this… even from the moment we met, she just felt so distinctly like Kan-chan (laugh). She's so bright. Nostalgic.

[Old Footage playing - First listen to Dream Believers demo, 2022 February]

―― How I felt the first time I listened to Dream Believers

When it comes to a song that represents Hasunosora, I honestly don’t think there’s anything more fitting than this one. When I first heard it, I had this moment of, “Wow… this is Love Live!” Of course, each series has its own unique style and themes, and this song is packed with everything that makes Hasunosora what it is. But even so, the melody, the lyrics really give a strong Love Live! vibe. Also, Non-chan and Ui-chan were huge Love Live fans too. When I talked to them about this, we all agreed that “Yeah, this really is Love Live!”. If I had to describe it, it really boils down to that.

Calling it a good song doesn’t even begin to cover it. Hasunosora has a vast history and tradition. “Dream Believers” is their winning song. It’s a song with a legacy, it’s been passed down and sung over time.

Of course, some parts may have been rearranged, or maybe the instruments have changed a bit, but you can still feel the path Hasunosora has walked. Even if you don’t know their story, the song somehow helps you understand what they went through as school idols. That’s the kind of song it is.

――  Photoshoot for the 103rd term profile photo (2022 December)

By the time we did the profile photoshoot, I think more than half a year had already passed since the six of us started spending time together.

[Old Footage playing - Interview of the photoshoot, 2022 December] Konachi : How many times have we met since then? Honestly… almost every single day. Konachi : Since Megu-chan is super cute, I gave it my all! (laugh) I really thought about it. I tried to come up with poses that Megu-chan would do. Kankan : But somehow, it’s easier when Megu-chan is around. Konachi : She’s always smiling. Kankan : Yeah, it just makes it easier to smile too, really.

We look at each photo carefully and be like, “Oh no, this is bad!” and try to figure out which version looked better. That kind of thing feels so nostalgic now.

――  Member & Cast Reveal Livestream (2023 February)

During the debut stream, Dollchestra was super reliable. Both of them already had experience in the industry, they did this before. They were really steady and dependable. So during that debut stream, Dollchestra was really the central pillar, and that gave us such a sense of reassurance.

Back then, there were times when I honestly didn’t even know how to reply to the comments. It’s not like I tried to be like them or anything, but just knowing that there were people who were used to that kind of situation, who had done it before, was incredibly comforting. It was the same with the live shows too.

―― OPENING LIVE EVENT ~Bloom The Dream~ (2023 June)

Mira-Cra Park joined the scene a bit later, so we didn’t have as many songs to perform. But watching everyone doing their best, it really felt like I was standing right next to Megu-chan, watching the live show through her eyes. In a way, that made it even more fun for me.

Like, I’d think, “Wow, this song is amazing”. Even though it was the period when Ruri and Megu-chan hadn’t met yet in the story, we talked with Kan-chan about things like, “This part of the song is amazing,” or, “That expression was so good”. Those moments were just so much fun. Every second of it.

―― 103 Term, August FesxLive (2023 August)

For one second, it wasn't like I was crying tears of joy because Megu-chan had returned, it felt more like, “Now that she’s back, I’m going to show you everything I’ve got.” That kind of determination really came through the setlist.

Natsumeki Pain is a super cute song, just from hearing a few notes, you’d go, “This song is Megu, right?” It had that unmistakable vibe. Like, if you asked, “Who made this one?” within the group, you’d definitely think, “That’s totally Megu-chan.” The song was really cute, with melodies that brought out everyone’s best qualities and were clearly meant to be fun for the audience.

So rather than feeling like, “Finally here!”, it was more like she was saying, “I want everyone to have fun,” and that attitude is what’s showing the most. I really like it.

Of course, it is really emotional when your oshi comes back (Konachi's favorite is her own child, Megumi). So yeah… it made me happy. So, so happy.

―― 1st Live Tour ~RUN! CAN! FUN!~ (2023 October)

Honestly, it flew by. The 1st live felt like it ended in an instant.

Among all of Hasunosora events so far, that one had so many songs packed in. The set list had no missing tracks from the album. Everything fans knew was included. So there was nothing left out.

It was the kind of live show where you didn’t even have time to think, like “What’s coming next?”. Nowadays, we can enjoy lives with the story in mind, really soaking in the meaning of each song. But back then, it felt like getting hit by a wave of nonstop information. That was great in its own way.

We traveled to three locations and did six shows in total. And even within that, each unit would be like, “Hey, since we did this song today, why don’t we switch to this one tomorrow?”. It was like that for Ameiro, Zanyou, and Hakuchuu à la Mode too. These weren’t necessarily songs directly tied to the story or introduced as part of world building. But still, you couldn’t help but imagine, “Maybe this kind of story was behind this song?”

How should I put it? We received acting lessons, or rather, a lesson that  focused on building up our communication and creative thinking. So we were trained to imagine: “This song must be about that,” or, “If we perform it this way, we could really convey the character's feelings.”

The aspects that couldn’t be fully captured in the story, we filled it up by performing these songs in the live shows. It was like unlocking new layers of understanding.

We kept trying to put things little by little, without straying from what the characters truly were. And in the end, I really feel like this tour was something we built together. Not just by us cast members, but together with everyone from Hasunosora Suki Suki Club. It was just amazing. 

I’m a big fan of the 1st live tour.

―― 103 Term, December FexLive (2023 December)

I’ve mentioned this on the radio. But honestly, I liked Link to the Future and Nonfiction Hero Show so much that I genuinely didn’t even understand how we lost. That’s how much I believed in them. But still, even then, there was someone we couldn’t beat. And even though the moment of loss wasn’t deeply shown or explained, you could really feel the weight of it. Like, what were the members feeling? How did they process that loss in their hearts? That emotional depth really hit me.

And since we were doing FesxLive every month, you could actually see everyone grow little by little. “Wow, your singing is getting better,” or, “Oh, you can do this move now!” It was full of little discoveries. That chance to see their progress each month made me really happy.

It made me wonder how these experiences would shape them going forward. We all thought about it together, “what might happen next, how they might change”, it was fun and nostalgic.

―― Photoshoot for the 104th term profile photo (2024 February)

When I stood next to the first-years, I had this moment of realization, “Wow, I’ve really come a long way.” It’s not that my uniform looked worn-out or dirty, but it didn’t have that crisp of a new uniform anymore. It reminded me of how, back in high school, your uniform gradually fits your body and becomes part of you. I’ve worn this outfit since our first appearance, for On Your Mark (the first song they ever performed with the audience). That slightly worn-in feeling... It's actually kind of nice.

As for Kan-chan, I honestly thought no one else could ever replace her as my partner. We just clicked so perfectly. “Will I ever be able to bond with someone else this deeply?”. I was really worried. Of course, there’s no need to force a friendship, but since Mirapa has various work to cover, including a radio, I spent a lot of time thinking about how to get closer.

We were both worried about it. Rin-chan, at first, was super shy. She put some distance. She has this attitude, “I’m here to work, that’s all.” But we knew that the more comfortable we got with each other, the better things for us. It will help with our activities on WithxMeets and radio. So I was always thinking about how to make things more comfortable and natural between us. We tried to gently close that distance, step by step. It was fun. Kan-chan especially was really determined to get closer. She just kept talking to Rin-chan all the time. It’s so nostalgic.

―― 103 Term, March FexLive (2024 March)

Sachi’s graduation was really heartbreaking. It’s not like she was always right beside us, and she wasn’t constantly in the story either. But she meant so much to Megu-chan and the third-years. Because she was important to them, she became important to me too. Sachi-senpai helped us in a quiet and meaningful way. Her departure felt heavier than when my own senpai graduated from high school. It made me realize that she had truly become someone who lived in my heart.

―― 104 Term, Opening! FesxLive (2024 April)

When April came, the new first-years joined, it felt like a fresh breeze had arrived. I did feel a little lonely at first, but I was also excited to think about how we could bring out the best of these new members. It felt really reassuring to have more people to share our struggles with.

I think The Opening! FesxLive was really good. We performed “Dream Believers” with 9 members. It really solidified our determination to move forward to the 104th term. It’s a song that’s grown along with us. First performed with just four members, then six, and now even more. The way it’s changed alongside us made it feel like a true marker of how far we’ve come. It's a really important song.

―― 2nd Live Tour ~Blooming with ○○○~ (2024 April)

The second live tour was really full of emotion for me.

The six of us didn't know how to put an end to our feelings. We wanted to move forward, but performing songs from when there were just two or six members reminded me of Sachi’s graduation. It made everything feel complicated.

But I think those conflicts and emotions were something that only came with time, like something we could face after entering a new school year. Now that we’ve made it through, I feel like that was part of what made the 103rd term special. And because of that, we found the strength to move forward to the 104th term.

So it feels like there's really nothing left undone now. I don't think we'll ever perform this song again, that’s kind of a feeling. It’s not exactly that we did everything we wanted, but within a certain song, we were able to show the unique relationship between Megu-chan and Ruri-chan.

I really wanted to express the distinctive style of the 103rd term. In a good way, I hoped we could set ourselves apart from the 104th term, and I think we managed that. 

I really loved Identity. It turned out great. I still find myself going back to watch the live footage sometimes. 

―― Mira-Cra Park! Radio Public Recording ~Natsu no Daihoshuu Matsuri~ (2024 August)

The public recording was so much fun. You know, usually the focus is on the characters, but this event gave us a chance to connect with everyone as ourselves. We were given the opportunity just to enjoy it and do something fun together. I’d been wanting to do a public recording for a long time, so it made me really happy. I also remember how fun it was when I played “Look that Way” with the audience. We had such a good time. Honestly, I really hope we get to do another public recording someday.

―― 3rd Live Tour TRY TRI UNITY!!! with Mira-Cra Park! (2024 November)

Since we were only performing unit songs, I felt like I could really focus on Mirapa this time. During the 3rd Live Tour, I feel like I finally learned how to push myself in the right way. Up until now, Chuke usually handled the MC part, and Kotoko-chan and Nassu were supporting her. UI-san also contributed to it, and Kan-chan always talked a lot. But, in the unit, I’m the senior. So I felt a personal responsibility to take the lead.

We had fewer songs this time, but I was able to put my full effort into each one, and I think that let us give a solid unit performance. Only Mirapa had the parade-style live show, which we also did during the public recording. Because it was Mirapa, we could go close to everyone’s seats and sing or perform nearby. That kind of special setup made it feel unique compared to the other units, and I was really happy about that.

―― 104th Term Episode 9 "Miracle the universe!" (2024 December)

I couldn't help thinking, "That voice is perfect for Megu's mom!" The casting was honestly spot-on. And the lines and way of thinking really felt like they belonged to Megu-chan's mom. 

Both Megu and her mom are the kind of people who’d give something up for someone else, and when you see that from the outside, it really hits you, “Wah, they’re family.”

Up to now, Megu-chan has always come across as cute. She’s full of confidence. Great at streaming and managing day-to-day life, kind and supportive to her juniors, and someone who crafts lovely songs and speaks with intention. I've seen many different sides of her. But watching her talk to her mom… she seemed softer, more like she was letting herself lean on someone. It made me realize, “Oh, this is how she is with her family.” It was touching.

And so, “Key of Like” was created. I really feel like its lyrics capture everything we’ve experienced up to now. The words that Megu put together reflect everything we’ve gone through as school idols in Hasunosora. Honestly, I think Megu could’ve done well in any club, or even as a regular streamer or celebrity, she’s that capable. But despite that, she chose to return to being a school idol, and that decision, the reason behind it, really comes through in the lyrics.

It’s also a song that expresses the strong bond among the third-years. Like when Kozue listened to her while they watched the stars, or when Megu listened to Tsuzuri worries. There’s this mutual understanding, this emotional exchange between them, and I really loved how that showed through in the story.

―― 3rd Live Tour TRY TRI UNITY!!! at Yokohama Arena (2025 January)

In a way, this felt like the culmination of our time in Hasunosora. As the 104th term, it was like saying, “This is who we are,” and I think we were able to present that in a finished, complete form.

Back during the 2nd Live tour, we recreated Link to the Future, and I’ll never forget the moment when we were all behind the curtain, facing each other, and then turning around together. That moment is burned into my memory. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if we could ever top that. But then we got to perform Link to the Future, Key of Like, and Aurora Flower. And as we did, I realized, it wasn’t about “beating” the old moment, but about making something equally meaningful in its own way. That realization felt like the right answer in my heart.

Last year’s Link to the Future was wonderful in its own right, and I truly believe I’ll never forget that memory, even for the rest of my life. But this time, from Link to the Future, to Key of Like, and Aurora Flower, it really felt like the third-years were pouring everything they had into it. Not in a desperate way, but more like… as I was singing and dancing, I found myself hoping from the bottom of my heart that this project would continue to grow, get even better, and reach more and more people. That feeling just bubbled up naturally. And now, I feel like I’ve gained another unforgettable memory.

―― What kind of existence does Fujishima Megumi mean to you?

For me, the one clear purpose that always guided me was the belief that Megu is alive. That became my personal goal. To prove, through my activities, that Megu exists and lives in presence. I really committed myself to that.

Being part of Hasunosora, I studied everything Megu liked. I imagined what kinds of things she might do, and tried to add those touches to her. Like wanting to get a motorcycle license or being able to play guitar. If that could help shape a richer image of her, then I would give everything to her. I’ve been constantly offering little bits of “extra information” that could make her feel more real.

But the thing is, having Megu-chan by my side became so normal to me. Thinking about her became such a natural part of daily life. So, after graduating, I honestly didn’t know what I’d do. It feels like losing a part of my body, or like suddenly being separated from a twin. I really don’t know how I’m supposed to live without her. That’s how lost I feel right now.

Still, I really do believe I’ve helped make Megu’s dream of captivating the whole world come true. I also feel proud that I’ve been part of this as the character voice of a virtual school idol. I think I’ve stayed more closely engaged with this format and this content than anyone else, and that gives me a real sense of accomplishment for the past three years.

[Old Footage playing - Tsukine Kona interview about graduation, from 2022 February]

Konachi : When it came time to graduate… well, it’s a little embarrassing to admit, but I think I tend to be a bit of a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. I often find myself stopping at around 70%. Once something feels “good enough,” I move on. But with this activity, I really wanted to give it my all and put in 120% effort.

―― What are your thoughts of the cast members who accompanied you on the journey up to graduation?

This whole experience really felt like school in so many ways. Among the third-years, well… we have very strong personalities (laugh). Sometimes there were little clashes between us or moments when we struggled to express our differences. But that was interesting in its own way.

The second-years were just adorable, and lately, when they’ve said things like “I’ll miss you,” it makes me really happy.

The first-years, well, they really looked up to me. There were times when I felt like saying, “Hey, you don’t need to argue so much,” but now that it’s finally time to graduate, they’ve started expressing what they truly feel from the heart. That’s been really touching.

Looking back, I really feel like everything we did wasn’t in vain. Of course, we could’ve just treated this like any other job, but we didn’t. We were seriously invested, and because we saw each other almost every day, we had to be honest. If something was bothering us, we had to speak up. If we couldn’t do something, we had to tell everyone clearly. And of course, we made sure to tell each other the things we liked and appreciated. I think we built something even stronger than what we imagined. It really felt like being in school. It was a lot of fun.

―― Is there anything you’d like to say to the people who’ve been cheering you on?

To Hasunosora Suki Suki Club, Megu Party and everyone who supported Megu-chan up till now, I believe the future members of Hasunosora will repay that kindness in their own ways. Of course we’ve done our best until now, but the 105th and 106th generations will carry it forward. And I think Hasunosora will keep getting better and better. 

Even if some people feel like it’s time to draw a line or take a step back, I hope they don’t forget  that the Hasunosora we loved is still there.

Though we might not get to see Megu-chan as a school idol anymore, I imagine her going abroad and continuing to grow. If there’s ever a chance to meet again, I’d love to show everyone how much she’s changed. I’ll keep cherishing all of this in my heart. Until we meet again. I'm looking forward to that day.

Let’s enjoy it when it comes.

Ah…it’s done! I didn’t cry. That was close!

―― If you had to sum up what Hasunosora School Idol Club is to you, how would you put it?

A piece of my youth. Through Hasunosora, I found something that will stay with me forever.

[1nk-ling]

Wow, it's been a while. Have a pile of oc content!

Ah Question Duo my beloved. Then I was thinking about Kona's dead parents and making myself happy/sad.

[nootnoolps]

wow kona-chan, don’t you think that’s kind of drastic

[bunny--manders]

hello, i saw this and thought you might find it funny!

Wow I sure am refreshed from drinking this Kona beer *slides bottle around so the label fully faces forward in close up* Ok now it's time to fuck that big gay robot

[luckystar2025]

Kagami: (raising an eyebrow skeptically) "Hey, Konata… did you even study for this exam? Or are you planning to wing it again?"

Konata: (sitting up suddenly, wide-eyed and panicking) "EXAM?! Oh no, oh no, OH NO!"

Kagami: (groaning loudly) "Unbelievable. You’re hopeless. How do you expect to pass if you don’t put in any effort?"

Konata: (pretending to think dramatically) "Hmm… maybe there’s still time to pull off a miracle. Like… I dunno, divine intervention or something."

[Konata pulls out her phone and dials the school office number. She clears her throat dramatically and begins speaking in a thick accent, mimicking Borat.]

Konata: (in Borat's voice) "Hello, verry nice! This is emergency hotline, ja? Yes, I am calling to report VERY BIG PROBLEM. There is BOMB in school building! Verry dangerous situation. Everyone must evacuate IMMEDIATELY. Wa wa wee wa!"

Kagami: (staring at her in absolute horror) "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?! You can’t just fake a bomb threat to get out of an exam!"

Konata: (hanging up the phone and grinning mischievously) "Relax, Kagamin, it’s a foolproof plan. By the time they figure out it’s fake, we’ll already be long gone. Verry sneaky, ja?"

Tsukasa: (tilting her head innocently) "Wait… so does that mean we don’t have to take the test? Does this happen a lot? Are schools always getting bombed?"

Konata: (nodding sagely) "Exactly, Tsukasa-chan! It’s called ‘strategic evacuation.’ Totally normal. Happens all the time in Kazakhstan."

Kagmi: (facepalming repeatedly) "This isn’t Kazakhstan, Konata! And making fake bomb threats is ILLEGAL. Do you realize how much trouble you could get into for this?!"

Miyuki: (adjusting her glasses thoughtfully) "While creative problem-solving is admirable, resorting to deception and potentially endangering others is highly unethical. Such actions not only disrupt public safety protocols but also undermine trust within the community."

Konata: (mock-dramatic) "Ah, but THAT’S what they WANT you to think, Miyuki! In reality, I’m a hero—a champion of students everywhere, freeing them from the tyranny of exams. Verry noble, ja?"

Kagami: (throwing up her hands in exasperation) "You’re impossible. First you refuse to study, now you’re committing crimes to avoid taking responsibility. You didn't even use a burner phone!"

Principal (over intercom): "Attention, students and staff. Due to a reported security concern, please proceed calmly to the designated evacuation area outside. Further instructions will follow shortly."

Tsukasa: (clapping excitedly) "Wow, Kona-chan, it worked! We’re saved! But… should we really be celebrating? What if someone gets scared?"

Konata: (shrugging casually) "Relax, Tsukasa-chan. Everyone loves a good fire drill. Think of it as team-building exercise. Plus, now we have extra time to grab pudding snacks!"

Kagami: (glaring daggers at Konata) "You’re insane. When this blows up in your face—and it WILL—I’m NOT covering for you."

[vlovann]

Twilight of the Gods: Mythosyns

(Inaccuracy & Stupid Shenanigans Countdown)

Rankings:

S/6 - This is actually in the mythology or accurate to our pagan ideas of the gods

A/5 - Passable; As they should, not going above and beyond; Doesn't break immersion

B/4 - Could've done better or more research; could've asked a pagan; will continue with caution

C/3 - True Neutral

D/2 - Don't like it; okay?; Breaks immersion

F/1 - Absolutely not

Misc: no = automatic 0, comment out of number, silly

goofy, +/- (.5), E/1.75, etc.

Let’s Beninging - Episode 2: “Heretic Spear”

1. Made by a non-pagan, perverted man: Ew/6 (0)

2. Hel is not half corpse: D (she transforms between the two once)

3. Hel has horns: F

4. Loki has a derpy Jormungadr torc: L (for Love it; 6)

5. “Loki of Asgard”: No (Loki of no man)

6. Lief married Sigrid because “sexy, warrior lady”, not realizing who she was: F (for Hades: “HE’S A GUY”)

7. I like that lady, she’s funny: A

8. WTF BRO?: Ew/6 (0)

9. Ah yes, blame the forest witch for all your problems: No (Völva were respected members of the ancient Norse community)

10. Sexy, village witch: D (not old lady like razzle dazzle from She-Ra)

11. Sexy, village witch is carrying the accents on her back: VAs, Take notes/6 (B)

12. Sexy, village witch with hints of traditional Völva attire: D (for why is she showing cleavage in the damn cold?)

13. “Huginn & Muninn!” I shouted: S (for I don’t like Odin, but I like ravens)

14. Seið-kona is a real synonym for Völva: S

15. Kinky/6 (0)

16. Trans, sexy, Völva: B (for she still B cold, give her layers, please. You pervs)

17. “[speaking dead-speak]”: Wow, creative/6 (0)

18. LOKI SPIDER REFERENCE: S (for spider skitter)

19. Lief, SHUT. THEFUCKUP. SHUT. THEFUCKUP: F

20. Andvari walks straight past Lief: HAHA!/6 (C)

21. Andvari is who Loki goes to, mythologically, when he needs things forged: S

22. Ulf says, “I am weapon enough, and cursed enough”; a.k.a I am wolf-boy and I am enuff: S (for self-aware king)

23. Lief says, “BUT I’M A MAN. I DO WHAT I WANT”: L (for F)

24. Odin, shut the fuck up: S (for ominous, creepy Odin)

Mythosyn Count: 67

Out of

6x24= 144

47% again…damn.

Verdict: Throw Lief in the Norse River Styx and give the Völva some warm fuzzy thermals, please

[aggold15hi01]

A dive trip at Kailua Kona- A Logan Sargeant and a wahine reader FF-Chapter 3

Author's note: Third chapter of the 'A dive trip at Kailua Kona' with Logan Sargeant and a wahine reader.

Wahine is woman in Hawaiian language.

TW: Mentions of the bends a.k.a decompression sickness

Can be found on my personal blog: https://realpaulaleah4everwrites05.blogspot.com/

While you take a single look at the air gauge uncomfortably; meanwhile Logan looks at you with a genuinely concerning look on his face as he is wondering did you not truthfully enjoyed the dive between the both of you, except by the time when you pointed to the air gauge where it give as both of you the reminder of how the both have very little remaining of air left then Logan places an arm around you to let you know that he is going to truthfully stay with you no matter how tough or how complex does a situation is in life as he knows; he is going to be with you and staying with you permanently as he isn't going to leave your side.

You give him a genuinely thankful facial expression on your face despite how he wasn't feeling too excited about the dive trip to Kona since he read the mention of manos; however you did prove him wrong by letting him know that scuba diving can also be a very relaxing and an ambient activity where the both of you do it every once in a blue moon when the both of you are going somewhere for a single trip.

While holding your hand; he gives you an expression which says "I am not letting you, Y/N." Not in a dominating and an equally controlling type of way except it does feels  more of how he wanted to make sure you are feeling truthfully safe and sound just so you won't get the 'bends' a.k.a decompression sickness.

Also; speaking of reinforcements; Ken and another diver Isiah whom the both of them ascend to the surface about what feels like hours ago along with the other divers whom they did ascend at the same very slow level of speed in order to avoid the 'Bends' a.k.a decompression sickness which is all too common for scuba divers especially when they did ascend too quickly to the water surface; it can cause the 'bends' where it could be very serious as it could led to a number of consequences to a point where they had stop scuba diving altogether due to the decompression sickness they had to truthfully experience it.

As Ken helps you with the remaining air supply from his air regular; meanwhile Isiah does the same with Logan and the both of you exchange a sincere and equal looks of gratitude towards the both of them and Logan gives them an 'okay' sign while nodding at the same time; you slowly but surely give Ken a 'Mahalo nui loa for rescuing us' type of expression from your face; K gives you an actual sign of thumbs up just as when the both of you have to slowly ascend to the water surface in order to avoid the 'bends' as this is another actual risk where countless scuba divers have to learn how to truthfully take a serious risk when they are heading out to go to scuba diving at anywhere in general.

By the time when everyone including the both of you had surfaced after ascending to the water surface really slowly to avoid the 'bends'; you let out a huge gasp of air while taking off from the air regular you had held in your mouth for so long and so did Logan who also the same.

"Hey, are you okay?" He ask you while he swims over to give you a hug whereas all you did was to stare up at the clear blue skies as you used your right hand to shield yourself from the sun where you panted for a bit before you replied breathlessly "Yeah . . . I . . . I'm . . . I'm okay . . . thanks . . . Logan. Sorry . . . I didn't . . . I didn't meant to  . . ."

"It's okay: what is important now is that we both are now on the surface and I do have to truly admit; that  . . . was  . . . an amazing dive, Y/N."

"Oh wow, really?"

"Yeah, exactly: thank you for the dive: Y/N."

"No, thank you . . . for tagging along with me . . . Logan." You replied breathlessly before he place his dive mask on his forehead and you did the same just before the both of you return back to the dive boat where Ken whom he had strip off half of wetsuit whereas he also give the both of you a clean towel for the both of you to dry off from the salt water.

"Wow, that was a great dive." You said quietly while Logan nodded quickly.

"Yeah, I mean I am feeling truthfully worried that I might truthfully hated it but instead it turns out . . . it does feels . . . magical." He replied while he stares up at the ceiling but turns his glance towards you as he helplessly  give you the same undeniably unbiased and steady smile towards you as the both of you wanted to kiss each other but instead; with so many people at a public vehicle: the both of you instead had decided to wait until the both of you had finally reached solid ground to make sure you both can return back to the same hotel where you both can take a shower but also at the same time; you both can have the actual private time where you both can truthfully have both an equally private and a full-on romantic time between the both of you.

~

By the time when the both of you had finally reached back to dry land; Ken had sent his gratitude to all of the divers while everyone including the both of you headed towards the long queue at the same dive shop where the  both of you had changed out of the wetsuits the both of you have to wear then taken an outdoor shower where the both of you kept your bathing suits on and changed into a pair of spare clean clothes the both of you had brought it for both Logan and you just before you both reached to the silver Ford Fiesta the both of you are now renting while staying at the Big Island of Hawaii for a couple of days.

"So do you know where do you want to go?"

"I have no idea; you?"

"Let's go back to the hotel first but who knows."

"Maybe, we'll see where are going from there onwards; Y/N."

"Sure, why not?"

Then the both of you exchange air kisses despite how the both of you are now wet from the outdoor shower where all divers must take after spending their time in the ocean as a critical rule. 

[meltorights]

wow they even have kona big wave (brewed in colorado)

[mimihime]

Tyler and I get nauseous around the same time even when neither of us are sick and like he’ll randomly feel like shit when I’m on my period and every time I’m like “wow this is just like Heavenly Delusion when Kona felt the same pain Tokio was going through when Tokio was pregnant”

[coredrill]

as foretold, bang brave bang bravern was crazy good this week

it's just. gosh. for as much as i talk abt bravern being unhinged the fact of the matter is that it is actually SO restrained. ESPECIALLY for something in a medium that is already a little self-indulgent and referential. like for all of bravern himself's clear love for mecha there have been so few explicit references to other shows? and then this ep had so fucking many - ttgl (which - fucking hilarious to use it against a character KONISHI is voicing and then have that DD be fucking useless except for wanting to see some cool fights LSKDJFH) and flcl and symmetrical docking and rider kick and jeeg and gundam and the fuckin uhhhhhhhh exkaiser i think but i dont remember for sure its the same one that showed up in the earlier fight w superbia too. like w the other mecha on the roof framing. and probably about thirty more that i'm for sure missing or not recognizing or forgetting ON TOP OF all the obari posing and punching which have been sneaking into the visuals before this - but it was all for the purpose of having us watch this hype battle and get all excited to make the ending hit THAT much harder. and holding off the first gattai until episode NINE???? the thing we're all expecting to happen at any fucking moment, because there was no way that the souls of isami and bravern could've combined and actually resonated for a true gattai until that point????? like it's ALL in service of the story rather than wow cool robot even tho it IS a pretty damn cool robot. this show makes me feel like i did my homework and i'm acing the test AND I HAVENT EVEN WATCHED THAT MUCH MECHA TBH. LMFAO. all the "who is this show even FOR (eyeroll emoji)" comments back in like ep2 get funnier every week bc bravern knows its audience like the back of its hand and it gets clearer and clearer every week that its execution is fucking razor sharp. this show is SO SUCKING GOOD and I LOVE IT. that was supposed to say fucking good but sucking works too

the fucking NOISE superbia makes when bravern is like "don't u want to fight me when i'm EVEN STRONGER" took me the FUCK out

[gets beer sponsorship] [makes Consumption Of Food And Drink a tether point to Humanity] [out-cooks the cooking show] i'm gonna buy more kona beer (<- fucking hates beer)

fish jumpscare !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i honestly don't think i've seen any anime with a fucking ED DROP before. lmfao

lewis smith. you want so badly to be the protagonist. to be the rival. to be the one who dies to motivate the hero. to be the MECHA ITSELF. and yet you are the love interest!!! you are GOING to be saved whether you want it or not!!! you ARE rain mikamura. you ARE the heroine. Let Isami Save You. you've got a family of people who fuck with time in different and fun ways to save each other and its his turn now whether you like it or not!!!!!!!!

he rly did put that mask back on right before he died…………..subtext, cowards, so on and so forth

thanks bravern for inventing gay ppl. was surprised to get a literal love confession AND an almost-kiss here but tbh at this point i think isami could use a good old-fashioned hug more than anything else. like one of those that cracks his spine. poor baby rice cracker is goin thru it LMAO. also i keep calling isami baby rice cracker and i cannot stop myself anymore………..baby rice cracker…………

me after saying every week that this show has done something to my brain "guys i think this show has done something to my brain"

wow this post is allover the place moreso than usual. like i said earlier this ep was so fucking DENSE and GOOD that i'm gonna need some time to process All That. gosh. [bravern voice] BRAAAAAAVEEEERN!!!!!!!!!!!

[brooklynislandgirl]

@morgansmornings {{xx}}

Jay will never know just how deeply unsettling her joke is to Beth. The little Verbena is a master at concealing her facial expressions and for a moment she simply looks at Jay like she belongs in a box in a Disney Store, ready to be taken home by a little girl who watched Lilo & Stitch or Moana one too many times. She also doesn't court paradox by acknowledging where the fresh coffee comes from. They both know it wasn't there just a moment ago, and they've both played the coincidental game for a while now. "Okay but," she begins. "Firs' you wouldn't be lef' alone. Dere's Andy, an' dere's Luc, an' Faddah Vinnie, an' Tabby an' Cory, an' Spooky Carl, an' da Duke…" The last name is carefully spoken. Neither woman typically speaks the Sluagh grump's name aloud if they can avoid it. She goes on to include "…an' Gamble, an' dat guy ya met in Chicago ~don' t'ink I no can smell him in here, sometimes, an' Larry…an' a lot of people. Hardly would notice me gone, especially since I come back and haunt you in spirit." Beth lifts her fingers and waves them at Jay pairing it with the softest, but highest pitched little warbling 'wooooo' sound imaginable. "But for real, you an' me probably be da last of us all to go full Barabbi, an you know it. Honestly I could see Andy snappin' first wi' his anger issues an' havin' to be right…eous….alla time. "Or mebbe wassisname… Tall, dark an' kinda like Jaffar if he were super hot." Now she's absolutely pulling Jay's leg as she takes a moment to sip the Kona latte, with its triple shots of espresso and organic coconut milk. There are some who would argue it would put Beth into an early grave but Jay knows she needs it as much if not more than she needs sunshine and a breathable atmosphere just to survive. "An' lastly, Mastah of Life. I'll die when I wanna, an' not a second before. I still have so much t' live for. Like…da day Eddie Veddah realise he no can live wi'out me because he so madly in love." They both laugh at this. "Or…mebbe I die from full t'ickness burn because you jus' said I no can even make a cup of coffee and forgot f' give me aloe. WOW..." A look that was all toothy smiles. "So, wha' we do tonight, Brain? Am I decoratin' cookies or buildin' gingah-bread habitats?"

[myeclecticjourney]

Hello, I'm back!

Merry meet everyone! I know I've been MIA for literally years now, hahaha. My life has been a complete and total caos. I moved from Mexico City back to my hometown which was a HUGE change after 10 years, BUT, the Universe definitely knew what it was doing.

Even though I got extremely depressed the first year (2022) later I understood why I came back. I'm so grateful because I get to be with my family again, which makes me really happy. Also seeing again one of my fur babies: Kona, my oldest cat 🐱 has been amazing too. I then adopted a new kitten whom I named, Rin.

In January of 2023 I went into surgery for a condition in the bones of my feet, which led me back to being depressed, lol, because I literally wasn't allowed to walk for 1 month and the two that followed were pretty miserable, the recovery was really slow, or at least that's what I felt in the moment. But at the same time it was beautiful because the universe sent me the most amazing human being in the planet, my partner. We met and it has been the most heartwarming relationship. Every single day, ever since we met, I've been so grateful for having an incredible soul by my side.

Yesterday, marked one year of the surgery, and wow, I've really used my new feet hahaha. I've went to more concerts and music festivales than I could count (totally blame my boyfriend who luckily is addicted to them because I love music too), I went to Europe with my mom and my aunt obviously walked like crazy hahaha, but it was totally worth it. Having the opportunity to see different cultures, tons of art and to travel with my mom, was definitely a core memory to me.

I decided to start a small business because one of my biggest dreams is to have my own brand and concept store in which I sell my art. It has been quite a ride hahaha, but totally worth it. I literally work 20/7, not joking hahaha. Sometimes I sleep so late trying to figure things out and my anxiety and the way I tend to overthink everything deprives me from sleeping, BUT, it has thought me a lot of positive things. One of them, being the most important: Give myself some rest.

That is exactly why I'm here ☺️ because these past years I forgot one of the biggest parts of my life: My spirituality. And even tho I kept on celebrating the sabbaths, and doing a little magic here and then, I completely blocked most of it.

As of lately everything has been finally falling into the right path and I couldn't be any happier.

I really really hope everyone is doing amazing this 2024. I want to hear what you guys have been up to, and let me know what you'll like to see next! I was thinking on doing a post about amulets and talismans.

Blessed be y'all,

May

[peonierose]

WIP Ask

I would like ALL those questions answered for the mermaid WIP. Please and thank you!🙏🏼😚

Hii Cari 🩷

You’re such a sweetheart you know that? 🩷

Okay here we go (I hope its okay if it gets a bit longer).

👀 - An excerpt from my WIP

(I’m giving you two excerpts from Ocean‘s Daughter 🩵)

“You’re right. We should head home. The sun is already setting. Let’s not get caught during the night.“ He says and I nod.

Kainalu tries to pull the anchor up, but it doesn’t budge.

”Damn. Looks like the anchor is stuck.“

I look down and the metal chain that leads to the anchor doesn’t come out of the water.

“It’s probably just stuck around some algae or seaweed. I’ll go down and unstuck it.“

“Thanks. I owe you one.“

“You got it, my little water princess.“

“Bite me Lahela.“ He grins at me and I laugh as I put my scuba mask on and jump into the water.

”Here I drew something for you. You might want to try this out.“

I take the note from Ernestine.

My eyes widened.

I clear my throat.

”Oh wow. That’s…very graphic. I’ll keep this in mind.“ I tuck the note away.

”Yeah. Yeah. Now go ask her out and give her a nice orgasm she won’t forget very soon.“

I laugh and have to wipe away tears from the corner of my eye. I swear this woman is something else. But I love her. She's great. One of the best patients I’ve ever had.

”I will. Thank you, this is a good suggestion.“

Ms. Davis nods and even cracks a small smile.

”Oh I know. Now go. I want to enjoy my pudding and no Eugene won’t get any since he ratted me out.“

I laugh again and place a soft hand on Eugene’s shoulder as I lean in to whisper.

”Please take good care of her and call me should she feel unwell at any time. Okay?“

I handed Eugene my card where I scribbled down my personal cell number.

Eugene smiles a watery smile.

”Thank you Dr. Lahela. I appreciate it.“

👑 - A random fact about one of my

OC‘s

I’ll take Kainalu from Ocean‘s Daughter 😍

Kainalu owns a restaurant called Uhane - which means Soul in Hawaiian - that serves local, traditional Hawaiian food. Such as Katsu or Kona coffee 😍

🦀 - Favorite piece of dialogue:

”I didn’t catch your name?“ Dr. Danbury looks pointedly at me and I cross my arms over my chest.

”I didn’t introduce myself. I’m sure you can find your way back on your own. Have a safe trip. I hear the waters are treacherous.“ I turn around and don’t wait for their response.

☀️ - Current word count

For part 1 - 3974

For Part 2 - 8386

Though it may change, as the story progresses I‘ll either add or remove things from the story. I was thinking of even posting the story in parts 😍

❄️ - Toughest aspect of my WIP

A tough part is building the story and the progression, making it make sense. Also the Hawaiian culture, mythology and history are tough because I’m not an expert so I’m relying on a lot of research online. It’s fun to learn about Hawaiian history and their mythology though. Most Hawaiian words I can’t pronounce though, so I look up the pronunciations if there are any pronunciations listed online 😍

🍕- My characters' favourite food

Luna

Pizza 🍕

Barbecue

Açaí bowls

Malasadas

Bryce

Garlic shrimp with rice

Poke

Coco Puffs

Croissada

Noelani

Leoda’s Pies

Mac and Cheese Pancakes

Chocolate Haupia Cream Pie

Manapua

Kainalu:

Loco Moco

Mochiko Chicken

Saimin

Haupia

⚽️ - Genre of my WIP

Fantasy with a dash of romance and some humor.

🤔 - What's the inspiration behind my

WIP?

The inspiration behind this AU was a scene from H2O - Just add water - Season 1, episode 26. Where a marine biologist is hunting mermaids to study them and use them as experiments for scientific purposes. So I used that inspo and turned it into a AU with my own twist added to the story. Using Hawaiian mythology instead.

🎁 - Prologues or no prologues - Why?

I love prologues. They’re so much fun. Because it tells you a bit of the story lying ahead. You can make it short or a bit longer. I think a prologues is good especially if it’s a new book / story that you’re reading. So a prologues can be helpful to give you an idea what’s next and for you to adjust to the story and characters.

🎶 - WIP playlist

I’ve made two playlists on Spotify:

Here there are Part 1 & Part 2

Thank you so much for sending me this ask it means a lot 🥹 Have a beautiful day Cari and keep on shining 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[fieldnotesfromibrume]

Hey, @eyrri here. Wow, I should have made this blog a lot sooner and stopped being so secretive and nervous about my silly fantasy world. This project is over a decade old and has only grown in scope, perhaps because I like thinking about it more than writing about it. Hopefully throwing all my thoughts and sketches here will help me work on it more consistently and eventually turn it into a story worth telling.

Please excuse the mess. I’m still migrating, rewriting, and organizing old info from my worldanvil and personal files so it might take a bit.

Feel free to ask questions or send prompts. Thanks for stopping by.

What is Ibrume?

Ibrume (ee-broom) is the name of a fantasy world inhabited by creatures, critters, and monsters but not humans. While they may have animalistic or fantastical appearances, many possess human-like intelligence and senses. Others may have an intelligence or sentience that is wholly unfamiliar to us. Science, magic, and cultural exchange are all burgeoning fields of study within Ibrume. The tales I’m interested in telling within this setting involve peoples trying to navigate their own ever expanding and increasingly complex world and relationships to each other.

Tag Directory / Index

Species Profile Tags (for informative posts):

#Species profile: Dragon #Species profile: Courlander #Species profile: Griffolk #Species profile: Prayer #Species profile: Pwatu #Species profile: Vitokvi

General Species Tags (for posts that feature these species):

#Dragon

#Courlander

#Griffolk

#Prayer

#Strahl

#Pwatu #Vitokvi

Locations:

#Courland

#Stygian Den

#The Isle of Vylk

Characters:

#Rere (major character, a Courlander researcher and botanist)

#Neru (major character, a Griffolk)

#Anwen (major character, a Prayer postal worker)

#Durendal (major character, an Unbound professor) #Calofein (major character, a Vitokvi necromancer) #Bokti (minor? character, a Viotokvi merchant) #Col (minor character, Rere's parent) #Kona (minor character, Rere's parent)

Misc:

#Story - fiction and writing set within Ibrume

#Illustration - illustrated pieces that aren’t just concept art

#Out of Date - art and ideas that are no longer fully “canonical”. First and rough drafts of ideas.

#ibrume inquires - asks

#notes from the editor - miscellaneous texts posts