#Predictive Audience Segmentation

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How to Use Predictive Audiences to Enhance Cross-Channel Marketing Strategies

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BriBooks Group launches The BriBooks Times

BriBooks, the world’s largest book writing and publishing platform for students, has announced the launch of its newest venture, The BriBooks Times – a concise newspaper crafted entirely by the platform's top young authors. This innovative publication aims to empower young journalists as creators and inform readers with fresh perspectives, all while promoting a culture of learning and curiosity.

At The BriBooks Times, young journalists follow a strict format to ensure clarity and impact: Title + What Happened + Why is it Important + Learn More (links)-all under 150 words! This concise approach ensures the content is engaging and easy to understand for readers of all ages.

“The BriBooks Times is more than a newspaper; it’s a platform for young minds to share their voice and inspire a global audience,” said Ami Dror, founder of BriBooks. “It’s our gift to these young journalists-an opportunity to showcase their talent and make a difference in the world.” The newspaper features diverse sections. 

Top of the News: The main story of the day (local to India);  International: Key global events; Technology: Explained by kids, for kids (video); Sports: Local and global highlights; Trivia Question of the Day: Interactive and thought-provoking; Science Story of the Day: Captivating discoveries (video); Entertainment: The latest in movies, music, and more; Book of the Day: Reviews of BriBooks-authored works and; Game of the Day: Video game reviews (video).

Videos are an integral part of the publication, with three sections daily featuring 59-second videos created by the young authors. These segments tackle intriguing questions like “What is the PillCam?”, “How can you predict an earthquake?”, or “When will the first human walk on Mars?”, designed to make creators shine and leave viewers feeling smarter.

The daily publication will rotate its sections to maintain variety and encourage creativity. With each article, The BriBooks Times strives to engage readers with fresh insights and empower the next generation of creators and thinkers.

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rebrand content predictions

i say "predictions" in heavy air-quotes, it's really more of a pleading poke and a nudge to the universe, but there's 3 things of varying likelihood i would love to see in the new era below the cut. walk with me

REBRAND TRAILER (most likely) ooooo you wanna do another goofy trailer soooo bad. you wanna do more silly short film content soooo baddd the revival one was such a blast, and the sequel/subversion potential is Right There. listen i know deifying me as a prophet with my screenplay "pitch" (read: poorly disguised fanfic) might have its challenges, but consider: it would be so awesome. it would be so cool

PODCAST/STREAMING (plausible. here's how phodcast can still win. kind of) listen. now hear me out. i've been on team longform yapcast from day one, and i know plenty of other monologue-loving roombas feel the same. BUT. i feel like (assuming their setup doesnt go on the fritz) semi-consistent streaming (with uploaded/edited VODS) could scratch the same itch, hence why i lump them together. here's what i'm squinking. all the cool stuff they got to do with radio 1... BUT. full creative control. it's hot. its vogue. its full-circle. its got endless possibilities for segments and games and... dare i say... audience engagement.... imagine, if you will... similar formatting and segment ideas to my beloved dystopia daily... but live, on-stream, and with phil's brilliant mind manning the fun little games and tonal balance. bespoke activity area i miss you every day

DAN AND PHIL TRY ___ (not impossible, but of the three, my least likely hail mary) for those familiar, think something vaguely akin to The Grumps' Ten Minute Power Hour series, or something like Unus Annus (especially the ones where they go outside and goof off). for those not, imagine a sort of reclamation of the II era-- the "giving the people what they want" style of content. this time around, the guys challenge themselves to do stupid shit (like conjoined baking and codependency yoga) on their own terms. they're giving the people what they want. said stupid shit could be as small as trying food they've never had before or as ambitious as... i dunno. mini golf. naturally though, each video would have its own spin, and one unique to them. suffice to say. this would be beast as hell

that all being said, i love them, which means i love everything they make. i mean it with my whole fart when i say nothing they do in this new era content-wise would even remotely disappoint me-- i'm all over that shit, whatever it looks like. between both of their creative prowess, they've more than earned my excitement <3 phrebrand, i await you with open arms <3

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Wellp. The Rings of Power season 2 ep 8 has come. There are many eulogies to deliver in the coming days (and trust me I will) but for now, there is a certain someone who requires a proper sendoff. SPOILERS BELOW

They fulfilled my one true wish: we got to see Fair Form Adar (and my goodness he did not disappoint). And then they exploded my insane crack theory, sunk my ship, and killed him off. Oh well. At the same time, I'm so grateful for what we got. Adar wasn't Celeborn, but they didn't try to make him some other Big Name from the Sil that only 0.04% of the audience would recognise. It was a bit rushed, but the entire episode was sadly rushed and I felt that his sendoff was one of the few moments that did get sufficient screentime. He didn't get the redemption arc I was trying to manifest through sheer willpower, but the way he died fit the story while also extending a moment of grace and hope for the character. This was not Ben Solo in TROS; it was not the Darkling in Shadow and Bone, being gutted as his killer hisses "there is no redemption". And for that, I'll always be grateful. Meanwhile I'm going to spend the next week just staring into the distance, thinking about how the orcs recapture Galadriel and drag her into the presence of their lord, and he's down on his knees giving her his back in a posture of utter vulnerability. I'll be lying on the carpet thinking about how she was the only person he could show his face to. (I may have been wrong on Adarborn but I DID correctly predict that we'd get to see his fair-form). I'll be chewing on broken glass thinking about how when Sauron offered Galadriel a ring and a position healing Middle Earth at his side, she tried to stab him, but when Adar offered Galadriel her ring back and proposed a partnership...she accepted. SHE ACCEPTED. Oh, and? the probability that in all likelihood Sauron saw that happen. (and yep, I also predicted a callback to s1).

*high-pitched fangirl keening*

Anyway, my chums tell me that in the BTS segment for this episode, Adar was originally slated to die much sooner, but Simon Tolkien advocated for the character to be continued. Let's all raise a glass to Simon Tolkien, who is obviously continuing the Lord's work here. And let's admit that even though Galadriel seems to be stuck in the worst possible version of Middle Earth Bachelorette, in which her actual husband is lost and her boyfriends are a hit parade of Middle Earth's Most Wanted (stay tuned for s3, when we all watch in mind-boggled fascination while Galadriel romances Ar-Pharazon!) in hindsight the fact is that this was supposed to be a supporting character who ended up dominating much of the show almost by mistake. I can't imagine how they'll manage to outdo Adar when they bring along Actual Celeborn (unless they cast Dev Patel! I'm sure he's not got anything important scheduled!!!! THE PEOPLE DEMAND A HOT DESI CELEBORN), but if Adar was a mistake, he's a mistake I wish many more shows would make.

In conclusion: yes, I will be writing an Adariel fix fic, filing off the serial numbers, and self-publishing it. It will be titled AUTUMNTHRALL. Stay tuned.

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Thank you so much for The Silt Verses, what an emotional, cathartic, technically brilliant creation. I've been recommending it to everyone in my life left right and centre.

I'm curious about your process for creating such believable and relatable characters — did the characters come before the plot, or vice versa? Do you make conscious decisions on how to make them feel more 'real' in terms of dialogue, what non-plot-relevant things are shown etc.? I'd love to hear any advice or tips on making characters that resonate so strongly.

Thank you again for your amazing work!

Hey and thank you so much for the very kind words!

I don't know if I can answer your questions around this adequately (plus 'good' characterisation is extremely subjective, right?) but let me try:

Character, premise, and plot for me are very much inseparable in terms of the planning process. We establish a narrative landscape. We establish a character with a clear initial outlook and goal regarding that landscape. En route to the goal, we find opportunities to challenge, explore and shift the character's outlook - so that by the time they reach their goal, the outcome of the plot is no longer certain. That's the basic formula for every single TSV character arc, really.

That formula does, I think, need to be accompanied by a genuine restlessness on the part of the writer. We should feel impatient when we find we're repeating ourselves; we should be worried when our audience can too comfortably predict how the protagonists would react to X or Y; we should be itching to be surprised again by the fiction at every turn and aiming to find something new in every scene with a character. We're not making a sitcom here - the aim should not be a comfortable or reassuring stasis. Character is change.

There is a lot of scene-by-scene work I do around our characters to try and keep them from feeling artificial on my terms - but I think that's less a set of rules and more about being aware of your own historic patterns and broader structural cliches alike, and trying to navigate around them or at least freshen them up. Audiodrama can be a demanding medium with a limited palette for delivering information to the audience. As a result I think it's very common to fall into certain TV-inspired formulaic habits (for example, establishing basic character outlooks by having your protagonists bicker and debate in the moment about their immediate narrative goals, then delivering all the actually substantial character development and backstory in the form of melodramatic confessions and revelations from one protagonist to another protagonist during the downtime at the end of an episode, a la the 'CW's Supernatural technique'. We've done this stuff ourselves in the show, so I'm not looking down at it. But we've definitely also benefitted from the narration segments in TSV, which allow us to add extra dimensionality and depth to the characters outside of that banter-and-confession formula).

[forestclan-clangen]

Out of silver box question, can we tell Shiverpaw things without the crawler hearing during the segment? Like if we give her warnings about something will she automatically speak it aloud or can we keep it private?

((Out of Silver Box Answer)) Yes, you can! Shiverpaw IS recieving all of your messages of comfort and support BTW, I'm simply not constructing answers for her to keep the segment smooth. But don't you worry, it'll be reflected in the relationship bond by the end of the segment! :)

Keep in mind that as the uhhh, I guess "unofficial" GM? Depending on what's said, I reserve the right to prevent Shiverpaw from hearing it, like if it breaks the pacing speed of an intended "plotline" too quickly, for example. my plot is meant to be super predictable to the audience (hence why you're helping Shiverpaw ;3) but shocking to the in-universe characters. Wahoo for narrative suspense! >:)

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Nasty Dancer VIII

Summary: Due to her unyielding confidence, Aphrodite earns her spot on the main roster, becoming The Bloodline's manager — or rather, Sefa's Special Counsel. His Wisewoman. But can she maintain her bold, unapologetic style when faced with her greatest challenge yet: working alongside her ex-boyfriend?

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Nasty Dancer Masterlist

Previous: Flashback 1

The camera focused on Aphrodite as she sat in the dimly lit production area, eyes fixed on the large monitor in front of her. The atmosphere backstage was always chaotic, buzzing with the energy of a live show in full swing but Aphrodite’s composure remained unchanged.

The screen before her flickered with the action of the main event of the night’s SmackDown show: Cody and Joshua versus Jacob and Alipate in a tag team match. The camera caught every movement of the wrestlers, but Aphrodite’s gaze was laser-focused. She knew every detail of what was about to unfold, and she was ready to watch it play out exactly as planned.

Cody and Alipate began the match in the traditional manner, a simple lockup. Their muscles tensed as they tested each other’s strength. It was a typical start, but Aphrodite wasn’t looking for typical. No, she was looking for the subtle shifts, the things that would drive the crowd wild, the moments that would set the stage for the chaos to come. And as the match progressed, it was clear that something bigger was coming.

Within moments, Jacob tagged himself in, eager to face the champion, Cody. The switch was almost too quick to notice, but Aphrodite was keenly aware of the dynamics shifting in the ring. Jacob’s eyes locked onto Cody’s, the tension between them unmistakable. The crowd's excitement grew, but Aphrodite’s smirk remained in place as she silently observed.

The match itself was predictable, Cody and Joshua seemed to be in control, maneuvering with smooth teamwork and precise timing. But the real twist would come later. The predictable was never what Aphrodite was interested in; it was the turning point, the moment when everything would change.

And then, just as the match was nearing its end, the surprise arrived. Joseph, fresh off his hiatus, appeared out of nowhere, charging the ring to take down Cody. The crowd erupted in shock as the action spilled into chaos. The segment reached its boiling point, and Aphrodite couldn’t help but smile.

This was it, her mark on SmackDown.

With the cameras still rolling, the show reached its conclusion. As the final bell rang, Aphrodite’s phone buzzed in her lap. She picked it up, answering without hesitation. “Everything’s going according to plan,” she said softly into the receiver, the words flowing with calm assurance. There was no panic in her voice, only certainty. The show may have ended for the audience, but for Aphrodite, it was just beginning.

She stood and walked away from the monitor, her heels clicking sharply on the hard floor. Her steps were steady, every movement calculated. She had arrived. The WWE universe had just gotten a glimpse of who Aphrodite was, and the best part? They had no idea what she was really about to do.

When she entered the women’s locker room, she was immediately greeted by Trinity, who flashed her a wide grin. “Congratulations on your SmackDown debut!” Trinity’s voice was full of warmth, and there was genuine excitement behind her words. “And you’re trending on social media. People are already talking about you!”

Aphrodite’s lips curled into a satisfied smile. The recognition was sweet, even though it was just the beginning. She pulled her phone from her bag and opened X, the familiar blue icon lighting up the screen. Her fingers moved quickly as she scrolled through the posts, her eyes scanning the reactions from fans.

Most of the tweets were positive, expressing excitement over her debut and speculating about her role in the Bloodline storyline. There were questions, too, about how she fit into the larger picture, and what her involvement would mean for the faction. Aphrodite couldn’t help but smile to herself. They were all curious, hungry for more. And that was exactly the kind of attention she had hoped for. The whispers would grow louder, and soon, everyone would be clamoring to understand her next move.

After a few moments, Aphrodite closed the app and tucked her phone back into her bag. “Thanks,” she said to Trinity, grateful for her friend’s kind words. But there was no time to linger in the locker room. The night wasn’t over yet.

She stepped out into the hallway, where Joseph, Joshua, and Jonathan waited. They were all standing there, a mix of smiles and quiet anticipation on their faces. “Oh hey, I’ll let Trin know that y’all are waiting on her,” Aphrodite said, ready to step back into the locker room. Joseph was the first to speak, his voice low but firm. “We’re waiting on you, too,” he said, his eyes meeting hers.

Aphrodite raised an eyebrow in surprise. She had assumed the evening would be a simple reunion with Trinity, maybe a quiet moment to process the night’s events. But Joseph, his brothers, and she were supposed to be taking things slow. Traveling together wasn’t part of the plan.

Before she could voice her thoughts, Jonathan chimed in, his voice light and teasing. “I’m happy you two are finally back together,” he said with a playful grin. “I haven’t seen my baby brother cry that much since… well, ever.”

Joshua nodded, his tone sincere. “He was a wreck without you, girl.”

Aphrodite blinked, taken aback by their words. Joseph had broken up with her, hadn’t he? So why did it sound like he had been the one to suffer the most? She studied him, searching for a sign, any sign, that he had truly been affected by the breakup. But Joseph didn’t deny what his brothers had said. Instead, he looked at her, his expression softening just a fraction. The guilt from their past was still there, unresolved. But so was something else, something she couldn’t quite place.

Before Aphrodite could delve further into her thoughts, Trinity’s cheerful voice cut through the tension. “Come on, let’s go get some food!” she said, pushing Aphrodite toward Joseph with a wink.

Joseph grabbed her bag without hesitation, and the group moved toward the parking lot. The noise of the arena faded as they exited the building, the night air cool and refreshing against their skin.

As they walked toward the parking area, Jonathan asked, “So, what’s it gonna be, y’all? McDonald’s? Waffle House?” His voice was light, teasing.

Aphrodite chuckled, shaking her head. “I could go for McDonald’s, but somehow, I feel like we’ll end up at Waffle House anyway.”

Joseph, scanning his phone for nearby places to eat, added, “What about Blues City Cafe? It’s an old-school juke joint. They do soul food and blues music.”

Aphrodite’s interest was piqued at the suggestion. “Blues City Cafe it is,” she said.

Jonathan grinned. “Blues City it is,” he said.

The ride was filled with easy chatter, the kind of banter that only long-time friends and family could share. Aphrodite sat in the backseat, her thoughts drifting between the night’s events and what lay ahead. The debut had gone well, the fans were buzzing, and she was more than ready for the next step. Tonight had been her first step into the WWE main roster spotlight, but it was only the beginning. There was much more to come. And for the first time in a long time, Aphrodite knew that the road ahead would be anything but predictable.

As the car made its way toward Blues City Cafe, Aphrodite allowed herself a moment to relax. She had arrived. She had made her mark. And now, the world would have to catch up.

noitsreallyaphrodite 1h

“I still don’t get your obsession with flowers,” India said, a lighthearted jab that carried an undercurrent of curiosity.

Aphrodite smiled softly, as though the question was one she had answered countless times before. Ever since she could remember, flowers had been a part of her life, a part of her soul. From her earliest childhood memories, she had always felt an undeniable connection to them.

As a little girl of just two years old, she had eagerly followed her grandmother, Hera, around the garden, helping her plant and care for the blossoms that seemed to spring to life under her gentle touch. Hera’s garden had been a sanctuary of color, each blooms a whispered secret, a story told through petals and fragrance.

It was there, amid the vibrant hues and intoxicating scents, that Aphrodite had come to understand the language of flowers. And that connection only deepened as she grew older.

Every birthday, without fail, her bedroom would be awash in a riot of color, as her family and friends gifted her with bouquets of every imaginable flower. They were not mere decorations; they were expressions of love, of appreciation, of celebration. Aphrodite had always known that flowers were not just gifts, they were symbols, they carried meaning, and they had their power. She had come to embrace that power, to let it fill her, to make it a part of who she was.

“I don’t know,” Aphrodite answered India’s question, her voice soft but sure, “I guess flowers are just a part of who I am.” It wasn’t the first time she had given this answer, but it was the truth. Flowers weren’t just something she admired, they were intertwined with her very identity.

They stood in the middle of the flower shop now, Aphrodite cradling three bouquets of roses in her arms. The vibrant colors of deep reds, soft pinks, and creamy whites swayed gently in her grip, as if they were alive with excitement. She was in her element here, surrounded by blooms, lost in the endless array of choices.

Each flower was a new possibility, a new emotion waiting to be captured. She moved gracefully from one bouquet to the next, her fingers brushing over petals with the tenderness of a lover. To Aphrodite, flowers were more than just plants; they were companions, offering her solace, joy, and inspiration.

India, standing beside her, was watching with a bemused expression. “I’ll pay for this batch because you made your main roster debut. You looked so good.” India’s words were a mix of admiration and playful teasing, and Aphrodite couldn’t help but smile. She had worked hard to get to this point, making her main roster debut on SmackDown was no small feat. It was a milestone, a testament to her dedication, her strength, and her resilience.

“Thank you,” Aphrodite said, her smile widening at the praise. She felt a surge of pride, but there was something else there too, something deeper. There was a sense of fulfillment, of being in the right place and doing the right thing. She had earned her place in this world, and she was going to make the most of it.

India, always quick to capture the moment, took out Aphrodite’s phone and snapped a picture of her, the roses still cradled in her arms, the soft glow of the flower shop lights casting a warm halo around her. But as India checked the photo, Aphrodite‘s phone buzzed in India’s hand with Jospeh’s name flashing across the screen.

India raised an eyebrow. “Why is he calling you?” she asked, holding up the phone for Aphrodite to see the incoming call. Aphrodite hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to answer. She hadn’t yet told her friends that she had decided to give Joseph a second chance.

“Probably work-related,” Aphrodite said, her voice betraying none of the uncertainty she felt inside. She took the phone from India, offering her a small, reassuring smile before answering the call.

“Hey, where are you?” Joseph’s voice was warm and familiar, and it instantly calmed the flutter of nerves in Aphrodite’s stomach.

“The flower shop by my house, why?” Aphrodite responded, her eyes scanning the rows of blossoms around her as she continued to pick out more flowers.

Joseph chuckled on the other end of the line. “Of course, you would be at a flower shop,” he teased. Aphrodite could hear the laughter in his voice, and for a moment, it was as though everything in the world had fallen into place. “I’m at your house,” Joseph continued, his tone shifting to one of playful secrecy. “The boys wanted to surprise you with something.”

Aphrodite’s heart skipped a beat. The boys—Zev, Zamir, and Zion. The sound of laughter and the bustle of activity came through the phone, and Aphrodite could almost picture the scene at her house.

“Hi, Affie, we got you a present,” came Zev’s voice, clear and full of excitement. Aphrodite smiled, feeling a surge of affection for the little boy.

“Really? I can’t wait to see it. You guys wait, I’ll be home soon,” Aphrodite responded, her words full of warmth and anticipation.

“Okay!” Zev chirped, his voice full of the innocent joy that only a child could express. There was a brief pause before the sound of little giggles filled the line. “Daddy, she’s coming home,” Zev told Joseph, and Aphrodite couldn’t help but laugh softly.

As the call ended, India’s gaze was steady, her expression both knowing and concerned. “Girl, I hope you know what you’re doing,” she said. The words hung in the air between them, an unspoken question. Aphrodite sighed, the weight of the decision settling over her. She hadn’t yet figured it all out, but something in her heart told her that this was the right step.

India paid for the flowers, and they went their separate ways. Aphrodite drove home, her thoughts drifting between the beauty of the flowers she had chosen and the surprise waiting for her at home.

As she pulled into the driveway, she saw them, Joseph and the boys waiting on the porch. Zamir was the first to spot her car, and with boundless energy, he ran to greet her. Aphrodite’s heart melted as she parked the car and stepped out, her arms wide to embrace the little boy.

“Hi, Zamir,” Aphrodite greeted, her voice full of affection as she scooped him up into her arms. Zamir beamed, his smile infectious.

“Hi, Affie, we got you a present,” he said, his words filled with pride and excitement. Aphrodite couldn’t help but laugh, her heart swelling with gratitude.

After securing her flowers and purse, Aphrodite joined Joseph and the boys on the porch. “Hey,” she greeted, her smile bright as she hugged each of them in turn. Even Zion, the youngest, reached out his little arms to be held. Aphrodite obliged, lifting him gently into her arms.

“Okay, where’s my gift?” Aphrodite asked the playful tone in her voice making her anticipation clear.

Joseph grinned, his eyes sparkling with affection. He handed her a small jewelry box, and Aphrodite’s curiosity was piqued as she carefully opened it. Inside, nestled on a bed of velvet, was a silver disk pendant necklace. Engraved on it were the numbers “2.7.25”, a meaningful date, a reminder of her main roster debut.

Aphrodite’s eyes softened, touched by the thoughtful gift. She hugged Joseph tightly, her voice full of gratitude. “Thank you,” she whispered, before turning to the boys, each of whom was clapping their hands with joy.

Zion’s tiny hands made soft clapping noises as he joined in, his expression one of pure happiness. Aphrodite put the gift down for a moment, her heart full as she looked at the three boys and Joseph. The joy in their eyes mirrored her own, and she knew, without a doubt, that this was where she belonged.

“Come on, I gotta put y’all to work,” Aphrodite teased, her voice mischievous as she led them toward the backyard.

Joseph groaned playfully. “Oh no, not in the garden,” he said, already knowing what was coming.

Aphrodite grinned, knowing exactly how to make him work for his second chance. “Hey, you were begging for another chance,” Aphrodite said with a wink. “Well, now you have to work to maintain it.”

Joseph chuckled, a deep, contented sound that made Aphrodite’s heart flutter. “Come on, boys,” Joseph said, “I gotta show y’all how to keep Affie happy.”

As Aphrodite held Zion in her arms, she led them to the backyard, where her garden sprawled in every direction. “I’m adding some more roses back here,” she said, her eyes scanning the space as she plotted out where the new blooms would go.

“Wow, this is a big garden,” Zev said, his eyes wide in admiration.

Joseph nodded in agreement, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. His gaze fell on the red tulips that stood proudly in the garden, their petals a deep, passionate hue. He had planted them years ago, as a gift for Aphrodite. “They’re still here,” Joseph remarked, his voice tinged with nostalgia.

“Symbolically, just like the man who planted them,” Aphrodite said with a smile, her voice soft. “Those tulips are stubbornly here to stay.”

Next: Flashback 2

[tokidokitokyo]

My Favourite Japanese Children's Shows

My son is 3 and I have watched a lot of Japanese children's shows with him (screen time is family time!). Here are some of my faves and why. These shows are all from NHK E-TV. Would I recommend to use these for personal study? I am using them to help teach my son Japanese, and for this it works doubly well as I learn how children's society operates in Japan and how Japanese people learn Japanese as well as social etiquette. If you don't have a child, you might get bored easily from these as they are not designed with an adult audience in mind, and you can find much better resources online. You also need a subscription to NHK somehow to watch them, which could be difficult or costly to obtain overseas. However, I like the stories and the characters, as well as the little things I learn from watching them. If you are thinking of teaching your child Japanese this might be a useful resource.

いないいないばあっ！ Inai inai baa! (Peek-a-boo!) This show is designed for very young children and features the beloved dog Wan Wan, played by the same actor since it first started airing in 1996. Wan Wan is accompanied by a young girl, played by various actresses in a succession over the year, and other fun characters. There is singing and make-believe and crafts, as well as short segments featuring nature (animals, plants) or short animations. It's very slow as it is made for infants and toddlers, but that makes it very cute. A group of specially selected young toddlers appears for the dances and songs. Why I Like It: The animation is fun and visually appealing, the activities are play based and you can do them at home, and you learn some new vocabulary. Age: Infants to young Toddlers Clip: DVD Advertisement

おかあさんといっしょ Okaasan to issho (With Mother) This show is designed to be watched with mom (it comes on in the mornings and evenings on NHK E-TV). There are a male and female singing talent, and a male and female athletic talent, who participate in singing and acting clips. There are also a group of costumed characters that have a short story that is continued each week. It has a variety of songs, short skits, a collection of human and costumed actors, and a predictable flow that changes slightly based on the day of the week (e.g. teeth brushing days, story days, etc.). It also shows real kids doing real activities, which kids like to watch. Why I Like It: The songs are easy and catchy, the stories are easy to follow and the words are spoken clearly and precisely. Age: Infants to Toddlers/Preschoolers Clip: DVD Advertisement

アンパンマン Anpanman (Anpanman) This cartoon is a long running cartoon for children (since 1988!) with an incredible line of every toy imaginable to supplement your love for the red-bean bun man (anpan = red bean bun pastry). The story lines are simple and predictable, there are a variety of "fairy" characters that are composed of different Japanese food items, plants, utensils, and animals; and in the end the villains are just really hungry. Anpanman works to help people who are in trouble or hungry (sometimes even the villains), or being bullied by the hungry villains and the story always ends well. Why I Like It: The plot is easy to follow and you can learn about Japanese food and drink specialties via the endless supply of characters, and the songs are catchy. Age: Infants to Toddlers/Preschoolers Clip: Ending TV Theme Song

ピタゴラスイッチ Pitagora Suicchi (Pythagora Switch) Pythagora Switch is a 15-minute long show involving devices (Pythagora Switch) that are equivalent to the American Rube Goldberg machine and the British Heath Robinson contraption - basically, a sequence of events made from household objects that end with (usually) the words ピタゴラスイッチ being revealed. The idea is to encourage children to augment their way of thinking and to solve or understand what the machine will do before they see the movements happen. There are also other segments in which mechanisms are explained and shown visually. And usually there is rock-paper-scissors via a Pythagora Switch where you work out what the device will throw and try to beat it! The language in this show is more complicated because it is geared to a wider, older audience. Why I Like It: It helps me to think and enthralls my son with the moving parts. It's puzzle solving and sparks interest in the way the world works. Age: Toddlers to Elementary School Students Clip: 4 3 2 1 2 1 そうち

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CREATORS CHOICE CRK PACK GUY HERE, can it possibly be level 3 or 2? :D mostly just want a shit ton of trans-ids as well HAHAH

Thank you!! :D

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❣︎For Our Next Act, Please Welcome,,,❣︎

Black Sapphire Cookie!!!

°·⊱ Name: Black Sapphire, Dionysus, Bacchus, Vino, Bayonet, Gatsby, Caraway, Maxie

°·⊱ Age: 24

°·⊱ Race/Species: Cookie

°·⊱ Source: Cookie Run Kingdom

°·⊱ Role: Gossip Keeper, Comforter / Ameliorator, Emotional Guardian, Groundskeeper, Internal Protector

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°·⊱ Sex: Sexless / Male Presenting

°·⊱ Gender: Cookiething, Winebodiment, Demiboy, Fauxboy, Stargrapegender, Grapelace, Graperasic, Alcoholfizzyic, Vinolexic, BlackSapphircharic

°·⊱ Pronouns: He/Him; Ay/Aym; Thon/Thons; Pix/Pixie; Voi/Void; Sky/Skys; Grape/Grapes; Purp/Purple; 🍷/🍷s; ⭐/⭐s; 🍇/🍇s

°·⊱ Sexuality: Achillean, Mutoic / Mutosexual

°·⊱ Personality: Smooth-talking troublemaker who views system life as his personal radio show. Treats serious situations like entertaining segments.

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°·⊱ Nicknames/Titles: The Voice of Shadow Milk, The Broadcasted Cookie, [Prn] Who Wishes to do as [Prn] So Pleases, [Prn] Who Lies

°·⊱ Likes: Broadcasting Drama, Spreading Rumors / Misinformation, Creating Entertaining Chaos, Vintage Radio Equipment, Electro-Swing Music, Playing Mind Games, Wine

°·⊱ Dislikes: Boring Situations, Quiet Moments, Being Censored, Predictability, Being Ignored, Candy Apple Cookie [Light Hearted]

°·⊱ Emoji Sign-Off: 💎🎙️🧿🍇⭐🍷

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°·⊱ TransIDs: Grapescentian, Agehazy, Agenull, transTransMale, transNPD, transNameHoarder, permaShadowMilkWorshipper, permaCultWorshipper, trisCultLeader, permaPerforming, transFreckles / transSprinkles

°·⊱ CisIDs: Cookie, Gray-Purple Dough, Dark Purple Icing, Purple Eyes, ADHD, Flamboyant, Compulsive Liar, Romantic Goth, Pierced [Ears]

°·⊱ MUDS: Empathic Paralysis

°·⊱ Paras: 🍸, 💐, 🍬, 🐰🎀, 🦖, 👄, 🌑

°·⊱ Extra: Kins Hog-Nosed Bats, Alastor [Hazbin Hotel]

°·⊱ Faceclaim: 1 | 2

Hope this guy works out for your subsystem - Pest Swarm ; Jimmy

[asaka-lucy-dr-rc]

RAIN CODE Fan Meeting Report ③

From the second reading to the end of the of the daytime program.

Previous posts:

RAIN CODE Fan Meeting Report ①

RAIN CODE Fan Meeting Report ②

⚠️This is a looong post and contains spoilers! Only read this if you have already played RAIN CODE and have time.

After introducing the merchandise sold at the event, Fukuhara, Suzushiro, and Ishikawa gave a reading performance. The reading was a direct reenactment of the game's dialog from Chapter 1, when Halara's forensic forte was first shared with Yuma, so I will just leave out the details.

After that, KENN joined in and the four VAs gave a reading performance. This was a re-enactment of the part after the Mystery Labyrinth in chapter 2, where Kurumi gave Yuma information about the homunculus and Yuma shared it with other detectives of the Nocturnal Detective Agency. Yakou's lines were replayed by playing the voices in the game, and Fubuki's and Vivia's lines were simply omitted. In the actual story, Vivia mentions Death God here, implying that he knows Yuma is possessed by Shinigami, but those lines were left out, and Shinigami forced a punchline by being a bit silly instead. I remember it ending with a meta-statement like, "The most mysterious thing is that Fuzz Head's voice is heard even though he is not here."

I forgot to mention in my previous post that the entire script for the reading was done by Spike Chunsoft staff, and Kodaka was not involved at all. (From the way he talked, it sounded like he didn't even supervise it). So the story itself was not something worth explaining in detail. Just the VAs' performances were really perfect and wonderful :)

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The next segment, "Kanai Ward Citizen Survey", featured a game in which the VAs predicted which answer to a three-option question would receive the most votes from the audience. The audience was treated as Kanai Ward residents, and voting was done by clapping their hands. The person who best predicted the audience's answer won a book token printed with the main artwork of the RAIN CODE Fan Meeting.

The first question was as follows:

Q1.Which Forensic Forte would you use if you could? 1. Halara's Forensic Forte 2. Desuhiko's Forensic Forte 3. Fubuki's Forensic Forte

Maybe they dared to make it easy because it was the first question, but clearly Halara's abilities are too limited compared to the versatility of Desuhiko and Fubuki's abilities 😅 so the VAs predicted that it would most likely be either 2 or 3. And here's the result of their choice:

(The VAs were given placards to hold up to answer the questions.)

Then, the option that got the most votes from the audience was "3. Fubuki's Forensic Forte". To which the VAs said, "I knew everyone wanted to rewind time." lol

The level of popularity was Fubuki > Desuhiko >> Halara.

The next question was this:

Q2.Who is the detective you want to be your boss? 1. Yakou 2. Halara 3. Yuma before losing his memory. (Number One)

When Kodaka saw these options, he immediately commented as follows:

But Suzushiro said "Isn't Halara too strict? Yakou seems to be very subordinate-minded." Then Ishikawa said, "If I were to become Halara's subordinate, I would like to see Halara looking at pictures of cats."

(The gesture of looking through the gap is what she actually did on the stage!)

And here's the result of their choice:

I was so convinced by Ishikawa's opinion, but she actually raised Yakou's number. (She betrayed us! 😂)

Only Fukuhara chose 3 and was asked by the MC why:

(He really loves Yuma!)

Then, Kodaka commented as follows:

Fukuhara countered, "But don't you think it's good that he only shows his true face to me!?" (He seemed to imagine what would happen if he became Number One's secretary or entourage 😄)

But whether his arguments did not resonate with the audience or were simply not popular enough, the option that got the most votes from the audience was "1. Yakou".

The level of popularity was Yakou > Halara > Number One.

Q3.Which organization would you prefer to join? 1.World Detective Organization 2.Amaterasu Corporation 3.Resistance

Kodaka saw these options and again immediately commented.

(That's true 😂)

The VAs began to discuss these options and which organization would give them the best chance of survival. However, all of them are very risky 😅 WDO's work is fraught with danger (as a lot of detectives were actually killed in chapter 0), and workers in Amaterasu would be executed if suspected of rebellion. Of course, the Resistance is always fraught with danger!

After such discussion, here is what they chose:

When asked by the MC why they chose Amaterasu Corporation, Ishikawa and KENN replied:

(Becoming an Ama-Pal developer is certainly a fairly peaceful option 😆)

Fukuhara replied that the reason he wanted to join WDO was because of his love for Yuma, and Suzushiro said she wanted to use Forensic Forte.

And as a result of audience voting, the most popular option was "1.World Detective Organization".

The level of popularity was World Detective Organization > Amaterasu Corporation >>> Resistance. (FYI, WDO and Amaterasu were almost equally popular. WDO was slightly more popular).

Last Question: Which line do you want Shinigami to say? 1. "Kyahaha! Down the rabbit hole we go!" (JA: きゃっきゃっきゃ！　いざ、迷宮入りーーーー！！) 2. "Luminous darkness! Shining rainbow! Glorious stellar spiral! Bello Fresco Grand Finale!" (JA: ダークネスシャイニングファビュラスレインボービューティフルマックススクリューラブリーフレッシュグランドフィナーレ！！) 3. "I hope he dies with his upper body stuck in the pond." (JA: 池に上半身が突き刺さって死ねばいいのに)

*As for the third, I don't remember where Shinigami said it, so I made up the translation myself. I used "he", but it may have been said to a female character. The first and second should be correct because I checked the English version of the videos on YouTube.

As for the first line, KENN mentioned that this line was memorable, but I need to make some explanations so that you can see why he said it. This line is said by Yuma and Shinigami enter the Mystery Labyrinth, but it differs considerably between the Japanese and English versions. If I translate the original Japanese line into English, it should be like "Now enter the Labyrinth!" However, in Japanese, it actually shares a meaning with another word that has a different meaning, but if it were put into English, it would lose that meaning, so it was probably changed to something completely different. In Japanese, when things are left unresolved, the thing is described as having entered a labyrinth. So KENN commented that he found it interesting that a word that was originally used in this sense was literally used in the sense of entering a labyrinth.

The second line is the one that Shinigami says at the end of Mystery Labirinth, when she reaps the soul of the true culprit:

Kodaka said it was based on the scene when the main characters perform a special move in the Pretty Cure series, a famous Japanese anime for girls. Suzushiro said that she searched for videos of Pretty Cure on YouTube and used them as a reference for her performance. When I heard this, I remembered that the title of the music played in the scene is "Heart Catch! Convict! Convict!" in the OST. I think "Heart Catch" is based on a title of one of the Pretty Cure series: HeartCatch PreCure! - Wikipedia

By the way, for Japanese Otaku, "heart catch" is also a word with a different meaning. I know the correct grammatical order in English should be "catch heart", but Japanese otaku dare to say "heart catch" when a cruel character grabs someone's heart (as an organ). So I think the reason for such a music title is a cross between the Shinigami harvesting the soul scene and the cute image of Pretty Cure.

Sorry for the long explanation! 😣 And my memory is a little fuzzy as to which answer the VAs chose here. I think 2 was the most popular. And in fact, 2 was the most popular among the audience, and Suzushiro actually read the line out loud!

The level of popularity was 2 > 1 >>> 3.

As a result of this game, it was Suzushiro who was the best at guessing the audience's answers! She received the book token and declared that she would use it to buy some RAIN CODE books :)

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In the next segment, "RAIN CODE Maniac Quiz", the audience answered super-geeky questions about RAIN CODE. All questions were true/false and the audience answered by opening their fist for true and clenching their fist for false.

The audience was first asked to stand, and the person who made the mistake was treated as having left the quiz at that point and was seated. And when there were only a few people standing, the game was over. Those who stayed until the end received limited edition merchandise. (They received a card that looked like a pass).

This quiz was full of really difficult questions! 😅 There were 7 questions in total. I encourage you to see if you can answer them.

The questions were as follows:

The tallest person in Amaterasu Corporation is Dominic. True or false?

2. It is in Chapter 4 that Shinigami shows the pose in the following image. True or false?:

3. The word "WINE" is written on the label of the wine bottle* used in the case in Chapter 2. True or false? * The bottle was used as a prop for a play by the Aetheria Academy Theater Club.

4. The cat in the photo Halara was looking at in Chapter 1 had blue eyes. True or false?

5. The color of Pucci's stuffed bear* was white. True or false? * It is the stuffed bear that was sitting on a chair in Pucci's room in Chapter 0.

6. The load capacity of Ama-pal is 120 kg. True or false?

7. In chapter 1, the amount Halara asked for as the price for helping Yuma was 5,500,600 shien. True or false?

The order of the questions may differ from the order of the actual quiz, but in any case, only those who answered all of these questions correctly were eligible for the prizes.

The correct answers are written at the very end of this post!

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Finally, the participants gave their closing remarks. The VAs all said that it was the first time they had seen the fans since the game was released, and that it was nice to know for the first time that these people love RAIN CODE.

Ishikawa said that even from the stage she could see some fans wearing merchandise shirts or carrying Shinigami bags, and felt that RAIN CODE is really loved.

Fukuhara said that he was very happy because this was the first time he had been able to talk with spoilers. (He had been on the RAIN CODE introduction live stream before RAIN CODE was released, so he had had many opportunities to talk about RAIN CODE, but this was the first time he had done so with spoilers).

The following is Kodaka's final comment, which I tried to write as accurately as possible:

"It took six years to make RAIN CODE, and as you can see from the credits, there were a lot of people involved in making RAIN CODE. I was nervous about releasing it because it was the result of so many people's efforts, and I was worried about whether how many people would like it, but I am glad that there are a lot of fans who have gathered here with such enthusiasm. I am sure that RAIN CODE will have new developments and other things to come, so please continue to support us. Thank you very much."

After the closing remarks, Shinigami's announcement began. Shinigami then asked the audience, "Did you have a great time?" and the audience responded with applause 👏👏

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Correct answers to the RAIN CODE Maniac Quiz! :

1.✅ True. (Dominic's height is 225 cm (7'4").) 2.✅ True. (You can see this pose in the result of the second Shinigami Puzzle in Chapter4.) 3.❌ False. (It was labeled LEQUELR.)

4.❌ False. (Black is correct.) 5.❌ False. (Pink is correct.) 6.❌ False. (100kg is correct.) 7.❌ False. (5,500,800 shien is correct.)

How many questions did you get right? I got the third question wrong and dropped out 😝 (In a post-event interview in the media, Kodaka said he did not know the correct answer from the first question. lol)

This is the end of the daytime program!

Next:

[carmanza]

one thing I'd be interested to see in chapter 3 is how tenna is distinguished from mettaton's whole deal, if at all.

assuming that tenna = tv = tv show host.

personally I'm not against a straight up MTT part 2, and that's my first instinct for a showman type of character, but it's likely that at least something is different about the vibe.

spamton neo is already MTT NEO 2.0 in a way. beyond the obvious wings and the implication that mettaton's involved in the body's creation, there's references to stage lights and the audience.

those are things you'd think would be in chapter 3, but the reference has already been made so it seems a bit weird to do it again...

my first guess upon finishing ch. 2 was that it's going to be more focused on the scripted TV and film side rather than game show-y reality TV, but it's probably a mix of both.

spamton talks about a game show host (which I remember thinking was a nod to mettaton on first viewing, but now maybe not?) the tv at the end of ch. 2 displays cooking, weather, and a monster movie, and the ch. 3 previews show mobster and cowboy themes. so each of these could play a part.

mettaton's already done a game show, cooking, news, and a musical (what a multitalent!). it's not like all of the segments have overlap, but the basic concept is similar across undertale and deltarune. although I think in deltarune, due to the way dark worlds work, things won't always be framed like they're on a show. like maybe the mobsters won't be actors, but they'll actually believe they're in the world of their movie while other characters will be more aware, toy story style.

there's also going to be some sort of direct relationship between chapter 3 and mettaton given that he says to bring him something entertaining tomorrow at the end of chapter 2.

I'm really curious what this could mean in practical terms. I mean it's not like the dark world itself will leave behind any physical item, right? will you bring a dvd? the tv itself? a story of your adventures? I think I remember some people mentioning the spamton disk in relation to this, and spamton and mettaton do have a connection, but, like... I don't know how 'entertaining' that is.

well, I was going to have a point or prediction or analysis to this, but I forgot. the chapter's coming out soon anyway, so who cares? just remember to keep mettaton in your heart!

[simslegacy5083]

Today's (4/16/2025) Episode: Pretty Mommas

A depressed Skye headed out to the endorsement deal that Luigi had predicted xe’d soon be getting in xir own right.

The beauty company xir dad had worked with for ages had reached out to the young photographer and asked if xe’d be willing to film a “before and after” segment using their cosmetics. When baby focused Skye pitched the idea of focusing on moms and moms-to-be his sponsor loved the concept.

As usual Skye called on friends and family to help. In this case new moms Gretchen and Isra and xir soon to give birth cousin Adelaide.

“Thanks so much for coming” xe told them as xir PrimSim contact led them to the small beauty studio upstairs.

Once Elyse’s mother was a captive audience in xir make-up chair an overwhelming desire to pour xir heart out to her overtook the young sim. Maybe Dr. Blevins can’t help me on my own, but she doesn’t know Elyse Skye reasoned Isra raised her, she’s got to have some good advice for me.

Quietly so not to be overheard by the others Skye told xir mother-in-law the bare bones of what had happened.

“Elyse got really bad news at the fertility clinic and now she doesn’t want anything to do with me” xe sighed. “I’ve tried talking to her, I offered to take her to therapy with me, but she isn’t interested. I don’t know how to help us get back to a good place, but I don’t want to lose her.”

Isra frowned. Her daughter’s avoidance of her own calls recently now made more sense. “Aren’t you and your dad filming another one of these endorsements for Family Dinner soon?” she asked. At Skye’s nod she said “OK, do it at my house. While you’re there I’ll talk to Elyse.”

“Perfect, thank you SO much!” Skye smiled gratefully at xir mother-in-law, feeling hopeful for the first time in a long time.

“How’s little Val?” Skye asked when it was Gretchen’s turn. “Sorry we haven’t been by; we’ve just been crazy busy with the holidays and all” xe fibbed.

“I understand completely” Gretchen waved away xir concern “Bailey and I haven’t left the house other than to go to work since she was born! Besides, as much as my dads are over the last thing we need is more visitors, no offense.”

“How are your dads, and your job?” Skye inquired, remembering their last conversation and the awkward family secrets he was privy to.

“Better and worse, respectively” she shrugged “Dad and daddy finally seem to be fixing their relationship but my job… well… I’m bored if I’m being honest. I don’t think I can consider a career change right now, but I don’t know how much longer I can keep running scripts and sitting in meetings.”

“Well, I’ll keep my ears open. If anything comes along that seems up your alley, I’ll let you know” Skye promised, earning xemself a grateful smile.

Last up was Adelaide. “Give me a hand?” she asked, looking unhappily at the raised salon chair.

“Oh, I’m sorry!” Skye quickly used the foot pedal to lower the seat down, taking her outstretched hand as she gently settled herself in.

“You’ve been really quiet today.” xe said casually as xe applied powder. “Something on your mind? Anything you want to talk about?”

“I was so excited to get pregnant” Adelaide began “but I didn’t know it would be THIS difficult. I feel sick, everything hurts, and I barely fit anywhere!” As if to emphasize her point she placed a hand on her bulbous belly and shifted uncomfortably in the small seat. “It was so kind of you to ask me to come today but right now you’re just putting lipstick on a pig. You might want to take some photos without me, just to be safe.”

“Nonsense!” Skye shook xir head “I’m sorry pregnancy has been so hard on you, but you look beautiful. Is this why you didn’t want me to do your maternity photoshoot?” Adelaide nodded “Well how about I come over soon, help you pick out a pretty outfit, and we’ll give it a try? If you hate the pictures, we can delete them, but I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.”

“OK, fine… as long as I get right of first refusal if I really hate how I look.” she tentatively agreed.

“OK, everyone say “Freezer Bunny” on 3. 1.. 2.. 3!” Skye called out, snapping the final group “after” photo of the trio. “Thanks again for your help!”

Things didn’t improve with xir wife, but the response to their “pretty mommas” campaign gave Skye something to smile about. PrimSim loved it, and they weren’t the only ones. A major women’s fashion magazine picked up the spread, making it the centerfold of their winter edition.

The agent Luigi had insisted Skye hire told xem “This has really pushed you onto the map my friend!” Skye wasn’t sure how xe felt about xir rising star, xe’d never craved the spotlight in quite the same way as xir father, but the stack of fan mail xe received did make xem feel good.

The best part of the positive buzz around the campaign involved Adelaide. Not only had PrimSim not rejected her photos; they wanted to see more of the pretty momma-to-be.

The maternity photoshoot the pair had planned ended up being sponsored by the big box pregnancy clothing store. She and an expectant male sim posed for a variety of photos showcasing that season’s hottest “eagerly expecting” fashion trends.

“I can’t believe it!” she laughed. “Thanks so much Skye, I had a blast, and I feel so much better.” Skye left the shoot overjoyed xe could help bolster xir cousins spirts and hopeful that the upcoming visit to Sulani would improve the outlook of another sim near and dear to xir heart.

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[spacetimewithstuartgary]

New SpaceTime out Friday

SpaceTime 20241025 Series 27 Episode 129

First evidence of a volcanic spatter cone on Mars

Scientists have detected what appears to be the first ever evidence for a volcanic spatter cone on the red planet Mars.

Distant exo-planet may host volcanic moon like Jupiter's Io

New research has revealed potential signs of a rocky, volcanic moon orbiting an exoplanet 635 light-years from Earth.

The Sun reaching the maximum period of space weather events

Representatives from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA together with the international Solar Cycle Prediction Panel have announced that the Sun has reached its solar maximum period, which could continue for the next year or so.

The Science Report

The rise in human life expectancy is slowing down.

Scientists find that even low-risk drinking causes higher mortality in adults.

A new study warns that thawing permafrost may accelerate Arctic riverbank erosion.

Skeptics guide to the internet censorship free speech bill

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[shiraoyagi]

so basically you already decided that Fuuta is fully cultist at this point and everything he does is to be viewed via cult's prisoner prism.

You just picked any dubious shit and weaved a tale that fits your suspicions.

I am so brash because I am genuelly infuriated with how people pick on Fuuta in everything. "Fuuta responsible for girl's death" (even though he only targeted wicked people like S- harassers and ONLY gave a starting point, it was NOT his fault stop pinning collective will on one person for God's sake), "Fuuta "technically" responsible for Haruka's death" like Fuuta is the root of all evil. You didn't mention kotoko in your original statement though she also knew Haruka's intentions and even found amusement in them. You just pinned it on Fuuta specifically with "well multiple ppl are" how even and just of you.

"You can't find salvation there" from Fuuta and "lol yeah you go boy, I wish everyone was like you" from kotoko — which is more encouraging?

You have the guts to say DEFINETLY like you had an epiphany and scriptwriters themselves blessed you with hidden knowledge of Fuuta' guiltiness. But you're oh so gracious giving him a bit of slack since he's "under cult influence". Poor boy, so mischaracterised and responsible for all shit happening in milgram fan's heads.

For those who genuelly lack ability to read sarcasm or irony: Fuuta is not responsible for shit until proven otherwise, and by proven I mean actually proven not "deducted" by one fan from vague dialogues. I know coping with collective fck up can be tough, but face it. Fuuta did NOT kill Haruka, nor did he say anything as encouraging as kotoko did. And even LESS shit must be on him for ppl to think he killed Shidou. Shidou, who SAVED him. If you want to look at the truth, It's those who DROVE to this point, THOSE who VOTED amane guilty in t1 and forgiven in t2, those who voted kotoko, Haruka and muu forgiven in t1, then guilty in t2. It's all on these VOTING people. By extension, it was Es' brewing. Not Fuuta's. Stop pinning shit on him.

Post scriptum — I was using meme from my country's internet segment with schizo-theory as something too detached from reality and incoherent. I didn't recognize people here do not know it.

I still think your theory is too far from reality and it does not hold well under opposing questions.

Those who threaten to beat the shit out of me did not learn Fuuta's pre-Milgram story at all. 😄 If you do beat me like you want, and I end up dying, would you accept yourselves guilty for my death? Or is it """another""" thing and you're not guilty, because I said "bad thing" and must be punished? Then why is Fuuta guilty and you wouldn't be?

Side note to demonsy-lovely-draw: "Get out of anon so I can beat you up" yeah lol you wish 😘

i understand your point, especially with how i phrased my original post. it was more of a personal prediction rather than something i believe has a 100% chance of happening, and i didn't think anyone would really see the post.

also, yes, i understand that everything that happens in milgram is largely the audience's fault. i literally voted muu guilty in t2 because i cared more about my own judgments than haruka's life. however, i personally don't think this means the characters lack agency in what they do, so i don't think we are going to come to a mutual understanding on this. also, i never said fuuta killed haruka, i said that he is partially responsible. not half or full, *partially.*

either way, i don't appreciate how aggressive you have been to me over a single post. even if you've been frustrated with the fandom and how they've treated fuuta (with my behavior included in that fandom), that doesn't mean you should phrase your counterargument as so disparaging of my character (i.e. saying things like "you have the guts to", which is a bit assumptory) ((and sure yes, maybe i've been assuming things about fuuta, but i'm a *real* person and fuuta is a fictional character)).

i would've been open to discussion regardless if you had just sent me an ask saying that you think i'm wrong.

and also, i get that you meant that comment as a joke now, but it does frustrate me that i apparently have to ask for an apology... have a good day

[arthousephil]

trailer thoughts/general predictions

2009 - time travel as a theatrical bit, kind of tatinof esque with the microwave thing. Theyll be acting it out like woah whats happening bwoosh and then a little like dial going back through the years. also didnt they mention bill and ted recently?? itll be like those vibes

ppl have already said this but the trailer solidifies to me that it might be some kind of choose ur own adventure with the "you want to influence me?". Like that must be some kind of audience deceides thing the dollhouse also makes me think about this, like with all the screens its about audience perception + dynamics/control between them, the audience and wider public. the idea of them as characters or dolls that ppl play with project ideas onto. terrible influence but its not just them influencing us its us influencing them, feedback loop etc

but circling back a bit could be like exploring the different ways things couldve gone? idea of multiple universes? maybe a conclusion we are in a "good timeline" reconciling with the past but being greatfull for where we're at

maybe the plot is they have to go back in time to fix something/do something different but realize its already perfect in its own way?? idk I think there will be some kind of "plot" for the campiness and theatricality of it all, but it also could be them looking back through the eyes of the audience kind of thing?

ooo or its a wonderfull life where its like u see what the world would be like without you from like a ghost perspective and realize your positive impact. have yall seen that movie? i dont think thatll actually be it but its just cute even hahah

I also kind of think there will be like a dan lawyer phil linguistics/film industry(?), what wouldve happened if we didnt meet how we did segment, thatd be cool. if they kind of weaved in an aspect of what dan is not ok was supposed to be. that way he could use some of that hard work he put in. and it would make sense if the show was about like time travel and alternate universes.