#yamaguchi mai

[peachyblkdemonslayer]

Gang name: The Gozen Bridage

Name meaning: "Young Lady" a historical title that was given to female samurai or very skilled noblewomen.

Group symbol: A war fan crossed over a Tanto knife with the words "Gozen" on top and "Bridage" on the bottom.

Years in operation: 15

Leaders: Mai Yamaguchi(1st generation), Sumiko Nakajima(2nd generation), Yui Hayashi(3rd generation), Niko Gūre(4th/current generation)

Amount of divisions: 8

Uniforms: The Gozen Bridage have long sleeved jumpsuits with their signature colors being midnight blue, royal blue, and burgundy red. Every uniform has a pocket on the left breast side with two pouch pockets going down the legs on both sides. The group motto is embroidered on one arm along with their rank and positions on the right side of the front of the jumpsuit. Shoe ware tends to stay within the boots or sneakers' side for comfort and effectiveness. Though it's a member chooses to change the bottom of the uniform, such as into a skirt or shorts, they have to prove that it won't hinder their ability to fight, ride their motorcycle or running before getting approved to do so.

Orgin: The Gozen Bridage was founded by first generation leader, Mai Yamaguchi, was out with a friend and they stumbled across a group harassing a girl who was by herself. It was clear that the girl was terrified of what may happen and despite there being people around no one came to help her at all. So Mai in a fit of righteous anger take it upon herself to deal with the boys herself, and deal with them she did. From then on she escorted the girl home for the rest of the girl's time in high school. She insisted that she give Mai some money for her doing so as a way to say thanks Mai accepted after some back and forth. Seeing the systemic issues of there being no protect for women and girls Mai saw this as an opportunity to fill up that gap on a smaller scale. From the time she entered high school onwards she along with her captians would build a very intricate but smooth running system. As time went on the group began to turn a profit and make a name for themselves amongst other gangs from their bodyguard business. Most of their clients being girls from upper middle to upper class families which in turn covered the cost for other these services to lower income and poor girls.

Positions:

Leader/Commander: this position is in charge of all gang members and operations with the help of a few trusted companions. With this difficult job comes a lot of respect and admiration from these followers as being a girl in this male centeric gang world takes a like of heart and determination. Most leader stay in this position for 5 years on average making the Gozen Bridage stand out from other groups.

Captian: this position are in charge of their own portions of the group and reports to the main heads for any and everything. Their often voted into their position by their peers by the pervious captain.

Co- Captian: this position act as a right hand for their captian and an emotional support system for them if things ever become to much for them. And because of that their often offered the position of captian when the current was is retiring or stepping down from that post.

Bodyguards: this position is usually for the strongest and older members of the group though there are exceptions to this rule. Because of the main task at hand being to protect their clients from danger at any cost the mental fortitude one most have for this job is very high. The added bonus is that these gang members are paid for their services while the other money either goes back into the gang, used for mutual aid and or forns other charity work.

Members: this is the most common position most take in the gang but no less important. The main members are what make the Gozen Bridage who they are and there is a very strong sense of sisterhood and family amongst the girls. And no manner how small, new or inexperienced someone may be they should and will be treated with respect at all time.

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@insomniac-jay

[deductivisms]

karasuno!! upcoming standee design >:]c!

[yankasmiles]

[tobitobios]

shnoooooor

[suckishima]

"He's always one step ahead of me after all."

[553dreamer]

💫 little comic of what will eventually be a scene in chapter 1 of the fic i’m writing

[cnnmairoll]

Chibi haikyuu doodles ! (Karasuno! Edition)

[levbolton]

Tsubasa Yamaguchi and Misaki Takamatsu sketches from their joint live about the new merch on the MAGs website (previously known as blue period museum shop)

Text translations in ALT :)

[dailytsukkiandyams]

Todays Tsukki and Yams: Icecweam :33

[parakindo707]

[theroseinthedarkness]

Tanz der Vampire is coming back to Japan after almost 10 years

It'll be performed by the double cast, as usual. The role of Graf von Krolock will be played by Yu Shirota (who previously played der Tod in a few productions) and Yuichiro Yamaguchi - the original Japanese Krolock.

The production will run from May to July, 2025. It'll be performed in several cities: Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka and Fukuoka.

[t-u-i-t-c]

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[barbielore]

In the United States, May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, commonly abbreviated to AAPI Month.

I know that in the past I have done a brief history of Asian representation in the Barbie line but I can't find the post in my history anymore and to be honest, it probably wasn't a very good or detailed wrap-up as I did it quite early in the blog's history - in fact, the reason I'm so sure I did a post like that even though I can't find it now is because I remember getting some feedback that the post left out a lot of stuff that I really should have talked about.

This year as a celebration of AAPI Month, Mattel have released a new doll in the Inspiring Women line: Kristi Yamaguchi.

Celebrating Yamaguchi as the first Asian-American woman to win Olympic gold in figure-skating, this doll is depicted wearing a replica of Yamaguchi's Olympic skating outfit. Notably she is not depicted with her gold medal.

But more than being a figure skater, Yamaguchi is also a children's book author. Did you know that? Because I didn't.

Mattel have not always been at the forefront of diversity especially when it comes to representations of AAPI women. There have been some improvements - Mattel have gone from the only Asian doll in the line being an unfortunately named Dolls of the World doll, to including some Asian-American or Pacific Islander friends of Barbie such as Kira and Miko, to having Barbies depicted as AAPI in the regular Fashionistas and careers line.

However, there have still been problems, such as the Tokyo Olympics Barbie series that contained no Barbies of Asian appearance.

And the last AAPI doll that I am aware of that was released in the Inspiring Women line was Anna May Wong - for AAPI month last year.

I do wonder if Mattel could be showing more dedication towards diversity by showcasing Inspiring Women of AAPI backgrounds at times of the year other than the leadup to May, as well as emphasizing more inclusion in the doll line year round.

[saapphirx]

Sketches from twitter (don't mind Yamaguchi, he's living his best life)

[suckishima]

aaahh i'm pretty positive this page wasn't animated but it makes me so happyyyy. sometimes i think about how yamaguchi is the only first year who didn't end up going to the december training camps, and how, even though we know he has occasional confidence issues, we never see him getting down about being the only one still at karasuno for the week. instead (just like when he took the initiative to learn jump floats in the first place so that he could have chance to be on the court despite being the only first year who isn't a starter), he just buckles down in determination and continues on with his routine of serve practice with shimada. he's seen how hard everyone is working, and how their skill is above his and he only sees it as inspiration!!

and aah i LOVE how we not only get to see him say "one more?" here (which, this might just be me, but is a line i associate heavily with hinata and hinata's insane drive/determination) but the addition of shimada saying "when you say 'just one more,' you never mean just one!" it's a pattern!!! yamaguchi has had this drive and determination the whole time!!

[94badbye]

my boy is SCARED and i cant even blame him