#semplicita

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PRIMA PAGINA Il Quotidiano Del Sud di Oggi domenica, 15 giugno 2025

[dominousworld]

SEMPLICITA' VITALE

SEMPLICITA' VITALE

di Karma Tutob Gyatso Gli esseri umani hanno l’incredibile capacità di complicare ciò che è semplice. SEMPLICITA’ VITALE

[80s-90s-fashionphotography]

Capelli e Stile - Ricercata semplicita - Vogue Italia (1989)

Victoria Lockwood by Steve Hiett

[ilpianistasultetto]

Ricordo mia madre, una giovane donna rimasta vedova troppo presto, che lavorava 12 ore al giorno ma quando stava in casa, cantava, cantava sempre. Ricordo mia nonna Emilia, povera contadina analfabeta, che quando mio zio Alessandro, emigrato illegale in Germania per lavorare, gli chiese cosa potesse portarle come regalo, lei rispose: "portami una di quelle belle radio-giradischi tedesche, una telefunken, cosi ascolto tante canzoni." Ricordo mio nonno Camillo che tutte le sere cenava alle 20 spaccate, poi si allungava sul letto e, mormorando sempre la sua solita frase: "il letto e' una rosa, chi non dorme, riposa", accendeva la sua radio sempre sintonizzata su una frequenza di musica lirica e ascoltava per ore.. Oggi certe cose non le fa quasi piu' nessuno. Non c'e' piu' il tempo per le piccole semplicita' e tanti non hanno nemmeno lo spirito giusto per farlo. @ilpianistasultetto

[ang3lart3mis]

04.03.2025

Chyba znowu chujowo poszedł mi kolejny dzień. Nie wiem co mam robić żeby być na niższych limitach. W szkole idzie mi super oczywiście, nic nie jem. Dzisiaj w szkole przyjaciółka wzięła moje udo na jej uda, i moje udo automatycznie zrobiło się jak jakiś placek, myślałam też, że umrę ze wstydu bo moja przyjaciółka jest mega chuda, waży z 44 kilo. Jeszcze tak jakby "squishowała" mi uda i wgl, myślałam, że się zabiję, bo naprawdę jestem po prostu gruba. Nie jadłam do 16:55, a więc miałam fasta prawie 21h :3 [ 20:00 -> 16:45 ], więc jest oki. Tylko, zjebałam fasta pizzą. Zamówiłam małą pizzą semplicita z da grasso i zjadłam całe dwa sosy [ czosnkowy i pomidorowy ]. Nie wiem ile dokładnie miała kcal, ale wzięłam, że miała 1000 kalorii XD. No i później, dojadłam kanapkę z szkoły [ +- 300 kcal ], trochę czekolady [ +- 100 kcal ], oraz 3 naleśniki z dżemem jabłkowym + sosem słony karmel i truskawkowy [ +- 450 kcal ]. Nie jest dobrze, kurde nie wiem. Jedyne co mnie cieszy to, to, że zaczyna byc ciepło!! Dzisiaj chodziłam w bluzie jak skończyłam lekcje [ a raczej jak sobie poszłam z lekcji ], strasznie się cieszę, bo będzie można wychodzić na spacerki i w ogóle, czyli łatwiejsze spalanie kalorii!! No a ten, jutro mam urodziny. Obawiam się, że może być chujnia, ale w sumie to moja rodzina nie ma pieniędzy na jakiś tort czy coś. Moja mama mi powiedziała, że kupi mi piwo [ z % ] i tort, dla całej mnie :3 liczy się gest mimo wszystko, pamiętajcie o tym. Coraz ciężej mi jest robić cokolwiek, coraz ciężej mi udawać. Ale przynajmniej poznaję taką dziewczynę, super mi się z nią piszę, i może coś z tego będzie, próbuję się pozbierać po mojej ex, jakoś mi idzie. Ale szczerze, teraz ja po prostu chcę schudnąć i nic więcej. Zrobiłam też i 10k kroków, spaliłam z 300 kcal, jest oki. Jutro będzie tylko lepiej. Aczkolwiek, po prostu biorę się za siebie.

Mam urodziny przyjaciółki 15 marca. Muszę schudnąć. Chciałabym zejść przynajmniej do tych jebanych 53, mam z tydzień kurwa, proszę.

Zjedzone : +- 1750 kcal

Waga z rana : 55.25 [ stoi w miejscu ]

Chudej nocy motylki💕🦋

[ch33s3yp00fz]

I wrote an Oren X Raddy thing for ya, check it out on my blog, but for the time being, have this: "So this is...it?" "If what Semplicita said is correct, yes." The two were stood on a small floating island above the lands of Hyrule, the small crackling portal they used to warp here shining just behind them. The air was fresh, carrying the scent of flowers. Oren walked near the edge, looking at the other floating islands. Soft yellow grass, with yellowing trees scattered about various islands, large structures floating in the distance with some unknown purpose. "It's nice up here." Oren says as he sits on the edge of the island, letting his legs dangle over the edge. Raddy takes a seat next to him, soaking in the warm sun on his scales. He relaxes, his muscles loosening as he takes in the calming aura around him. Placing a hand over Oren's, he scoots a bit closer to him, and wraps an arm around his shoulder. Looking out over this landscape, Raddy gets an idea. "You know...think we could convince Semplicita to let us move here, take Pinki, Vineria, and Onyx here. Would be a lot better than the city." Raddy says. "I...yeah, this would be a nice place to move to. Wouldn't have to deal with that annoying tree dude anymore..." Oren trails off. "Then we'll do it, although you'll have to check out the island below us, you're the one with wings after all." Raddy gently nudges Oren. "Yeah, yeah. I'll get to it, just stay here babe, alright? I'll be back soon." Oren gets up, and walks over to the edge of the island, looking over it, and to the larger island below him...

(The end for now lol)

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Otoya Ittoki (Repeat)

Translator: Raz (Twitter: agnadance)

Editor: Mae (Twitter: itoshikimaegirl)

QA: Rei (Twitter: wolfe_raine)

February — Always Semplicita

The principal continued giving Otoya-kun new challenges through winter break and even into the third term. 

The principal would call the challenges titles such as "Supplementary Lessons from Hell Part Three" and "The Idol's Study Guide, Part Three."

The title was different every time, but every single challenge was so grueling that any average person would've given up.

One time, the principal told Otoya-kun that becoming friends with animal talents is also important work, which ended up with him being locked in a cage with a lion.

Another time, the principal said one must lay their life on the line to do variety shows and ordered him to make his way back to school from Hokkaido just through hitchhiking.

Despite everything, Otoya-kun was not discouraged. He would clear every challenge perfectly and return to me with a smile on his face.

We gradually work on music when we're together. 

Haruka Nanami: Are you okay that the pitch suddenly goes higher in the last part of the pre-chorus?

Otoya Ittoki: That's fine! And about that part, I actually want it to be in English. How about, "Are you ready?"

Otoya Ittoki: Sounds cool, right?

Haruka Nanami: Yes, that sounds great. Now that the melody has been decided, I want to keep working on the arrangement.

Haruka Nanami: It's nearly done, but I want to make it sound more exhilarating… I just remembered, how much of the lyrics did you get done?

Otoya Ittoki: The first part, for now…

Haruka Nanami: Okay, we can get the feel with just that part.

Otoya Ittoki: Yeah, I'm still working on it. I'm going to put in all my feelings I have for you, so look forward to it!

Haruka Nanami: I see! Ah, and there's a part I would like some advice on. Let's see, where's that music sheet…

The moment I turn my back from Otoya-kun…

Otoya Ittoki: Haruka, I caught you!

He hugs me from behind.

Haruka Nanami: Huh? U-um!

I flap my hands in shock.

Otoya Ittoki: What is it? Are you uncomfortable?

Haruka Nanami: No, that's not it, but…

Otoya Ittoki: But… what? Tell me.

Otoya-kun murmurs close enough for his breath to brush against my ear.

Haruka Nanami: We have to… practice… We also don't have much time together…

Otoya Ittoki: And that's exactly why I want to be close to you… We don't see each other often.

Otoya Ittoki: It makes me super happy when I feel your warmth like this.

He's right… Tomorrow, he’s leaving for another one of the principal’s challenges. 

The time we have together right now is precious.

Otoya Ittoki: Haruka, are you lonely because I'm away so often?

Haruka Nanami: Yes, I am… but I'll do my best…

Otoya Ittoki: You can relax now that I'm here with you, so just feel me…

He rests his chin on my shoulder from behind.

I can hear his breath now that our cheeks are touching.

My heart starts pounding and my eyes shut involuntarily.

Otoya Ittoki: Hm? Are you nervous? Am I scaring you?

Haruka Nanami: No, that's not it, it's just…

Otoya Ittoki: Could it be that your heart's pounding?

He gently takes hold of my wrist.

Otoya Ittoki: Your heartbeat is so fast… I see, so I was right. How about I make your heart beat even faster?

Haruka Nanami: Huh? W-why even faster…?

He presses his lips onto the back of my neck and sucks.

Haruka Nanami: Uh–ah…!

Otoya Ittoki: … Sorry, does that hurt?

Haruka Nanami: I'm okay, but… what was that just now?

Otoya Ittoki: I'm leaving again tomorrow, so I put a mark on you to prove that you're mine and so no one will lay a finger on you. 

Haruka Nanami: Mark…?

Otoya Ittoki: Take a look at my mark with a mirror later whenever you feel lonely. 

He taps the part where his lips touched my neck.

Haruka Nanami: Hya!

When his finger touches the soft skin of my neck, a shock runs through my body.

Ba-dump, ba-dump!

Otoya Ittoki: Since I'm hugging you from behind, I can feel your heart pounding even more than before.

Otoya Ittoki: Haruka, I love you. I love you the most in this entire world.

Haruka Nanami: M-me too… I love you, Otoya-kun…

Otoya-kun doesn't let me go for some time, and my heart keeps on racing.

Otoya left early in the morning the following day.

A week has passed since he went to the Himalayas and began battling Bigfoot. I hope he's doing okay…

Tomochika Shibuya: G'morning!

Haruka Nanami: Good morning, Tomo-chan.

Tomochika Shibuya: Hm? Is Otoya still absent? Is the principal still hazing him?

Masato Hijirikawa: It seems so.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I believe that he's fighting a yeti in the Himalayas…

Tomochika Shibuya: A yeti…? Don't you think the principal's crazy "lessons" are getting even more unhinged?

Tomochika Shibuya: Is he going to die at this rate…?

Haruka Nanami: No way! Otoya-kun will surely be okay…

Tomochika Shibuya: Well, if you think he'll be fine, then I'll leave it be. You don't feel lonely?

Haruka Nanami: I do, but… I'll be okay because the two of us share the same song in our hearts.

It's the song that we're making for the graduation audition. It's our one and only song just for us.

I feel like as long as he sings our song, no matter where it is, our hearts are connected.

Tomochika Shibuya: Hmm? I don't really get it, but I see that you two really understand each other.

Haruka Nanami: … Yes.

Masato Hijirikawa: However, I am surprised that he managed to avoid being expelled after causing such an uproar.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I agree! But… I don't believe Saotome-sensei banned romance just for the sake of it…

Natsuki Shinomiya: He must have thought that if it's those two, they'll be okay, don't you think?"

Haruka Nanami: … I think so…

The principal didn't ban romance out of jealousy or anything…

I understand that he set that rule because he decided it was the best for us. I also think that's why Otoya-kun is trying his hardest.

Otoya Ittoki: Good morning!

The classroom door opens and Otoya-kun steps in. He appears to have grown a little stronger over the week he's been gone.

Select the Phrase!

おはよう。Good morning. (+ 10 Love, + 0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: Have you been doing well?

Otoya Ittoki: Haha, I almost froze to death, but I was okay! The locals there saved me.

Haruka Nanami: … Please be more careful.

Otoya Ittoki: Yeah, I will!

え、と・・・おかえり。Um… welcome back. (+ 20 Love, + 0 Music)

Otoya Ittoki: Ah… um, I-I'm back.

Masato Hijirikawa: You two are acting like newlyweds.

Tomochika Shibuya: Congratulations on your marriage!

Haruka Nanami: N-No, we're not married yet…!

Tomochika Shibuya: Not married yet? Meaning you will be in the future…?

Haruka Nanami: Huh? Ah, I mean, that's…

Otoya Ittoki: In the future? No, we'll get married right away. We love each other, after all!

Haruka Nanami: O-Otoya-kun! You're being so frank…

Otoya Ittoki: That's fine! It's the truth, after all!

Otoya-kun grins gleefully at me and I become speechless.

I'm a little embarrassed, but... I'm happy.

・・・ … (+ 0 Love, + 0 Music)

Tomochika Shibuya: Haruka, why are you spacing out? Your husband's back!

Haruka Nanami: Ah! Uh, um… Uh… Have you been doing well?

Otoya Ittoki: Yeah! Have you?

Haruka Nanami: Um… Yeah. I've been doing well.

Tomochika Shibuya: Haruka, since your husband has finally returned, how about giving him your present?

Otoya Ittoki: Huh…? You have something for me?

Haruka Nanami: Ah, uh, um… Today's Valentine's Day, so…

Haruka Nanami: I didn't know if you were going to return today, so I just prepared it ahead of time…

Haruka Nanami: … I made some for everyone as well, of course.

Otoya Ittoki: Everyone? Does that mean that mine is going to be the same as everyone else's?

Select the Phrase!

そう・・・かも？Maybe…? (+ 0 Love, + 0 Music)

Otoya Ittoki: Huh?! Seriously?!

Haruka Nanami: … I'm joking.

Otoya Ittoki: Thank goodness, you got me there!

みんな本命です。I'm giving everyone my heartfelt love. (+ 0 Love, + 0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: Everyone is precious to me…

Tomochika Shibuya: … Everyone's precious, she said! Isn't that great, Masayan?

Masato Hijirikawa: Why are you talking to me?

Tomochika Shibuya: Because your reaction was the funniest!

Masato Hijirikawa: … I'm not your toy.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Ahaha!

そんなこと・・・ない・・・です。That's… not it. (+ 20 Love, + 0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: I… made special, heartfelt chocolate just for you.

I feel so embarrassed saying that out loud.

Otoya Ittoki: I see… Ah, did you make this yourself?

Haruka Nanami: Ah, yes… I tried making chocolate truffles, but I wonder if chocolate from the store would've been better?

Otoya Ittoki: Wow, I'm getting homemade chocolate?! This must be made with so much love! Thanks, Haruka!

Ringo Tsukimiya: Good morning, everyone! Have a seat! Homeroom's about to begin!

Everyone in the class responds with a "Yes, teacher" and takes a seat.

Ringo Tsukimiya: Let's see, about today's plans, do you remember we had a call for people to visit the Song Station?

Song Station is a famous T.V. show that everyone knows about.

There's high viewership even now. It's one of a few music shows on T.V. and many of the Shining Agency idols star in it.

There were many students who wanted to go visit Song Station, but…

To ease the burden on the staff, the principal decided to limit the number of people who can visit by making it a lottery.

I want to go see it, but the competition seems fierce.

Ringo Tsukimiya: The participants will be able to go visit with me. The students who don't win the lottery will have to do self-study for today!

Ringo Tsukimiya: Now, it's time to announce who'll be going!

Tsukimiya-sensei writes names on the white board.

Otoya Ittoki, then Haruka Nanami.

Otoya Ittoki: … We did it!

Otoya-kun makes a subtle gesture with his eyes.

I nod back.

Male Student A: Teacher, is this really a lottery? This looks really biased…

A classmate raises a voice of dissent. He has a point, this looks too good to be just coincidence.

Ringo Tsukimiya: We did the lottery properly! Shiny put on a blindfold and threw darts at a spinning roulette.

Ringo Tsukimiya: These two were chosen out of COMPLETE coincidence!

… Then this must be on purpose. The principal is the kind of person who would be able to throw darts accurately even with a blindfold on.

Ringo Tsukimiya: Anyway, it's been decided, so stop fussing!

"Alright," the classmates reluctantly reply.

Ahh! I'm so, so sorry!

I'll make sure to take in all that I can during the visit!

Otoya Ittoki: Hmm? So this is what a studio's like!

Ringo Tsukimiya: Since you only see what's captured on camera, this must feel like a completely new experience to you! I felt the same way when I first visited here.

The studio is much larger than what is usually shown on T.V.

I know it's common sense since everything recorded is taken by a camera from the outside, but…

The ceiling is very high overhead like the school gym and many lights are hanging down from it. Everything feels so unfamiliar to me.

Ringo Tsukimiya: Hey, don't look around so much! Please quietly watch in the corner and don't cause any trouble.

Haruka Nanami: … Understood.

I was scolded…

Ahh, but everything feels so strange. So this is how a show is made…

It's often said that the magic is lost once you know what goes on behind the scenes, but to me, the behind the scenes is where the real magic is.

People are doing their best in the shadows and are creating a world of dreams.

I can sense how much manpower it takes to create the dream that is shown to us.

This world that I felt was only an illusion now feels so dear to me.

We walk to the corner. After some time passes, the show finally begins.

The singer takes their position on stage and the cameras start rolling.

It's my lucky day because my beloved HAYATO-sama is starring in today's Song Station.

Otoya Ittoki: … This is amazing…

He whispers under his breath as he listens to HAYATO-sama's song.

At first glance, HAYATO-sama seems like just a happy-go-lucky, child-like idol, but his attention to his singing and performance is extraordinary.

He can perform any kind of role given to him.

He can sing songs of such a high level so easily that an average listener wouldn't be able to tell how difficult it really is.

And to top it all off, he's the perfect idol. And of course, his smile is the best.

Otoya-kun of a few months ago may not have been able to tell…

After entering the academy and studying music for some time, he should be able to tell how amazing HAYATO-sama really is.

Haruka Nanami: This really is… the singing of a professional.

Otoya Ittoki: Yeah…

We're aiming to be on this stage. This is the level that we need to be… We have a long way to go…

The recording wraps up for the time being and we go on break. We relax and start chatting a bit.

Select the Phrase!

すごかったね。That was amazing. (+ 0 Love, + 20 Music)

Otoya Ittoki: Professionals are the real deal. I have a long way to go!

Haruka Nanami: We'll become professionals too.

Otoya Ittoki: For sure! We'll have to practice so one day everyone can agree that we're real professionals! 

Otoya Ittoki: First, I need to be able to tell what's different between the singing of me compared to a professional. I'll refine what's lacking and level up!

どうだった？ What did you think? (+ 10 Love, + 0 Music)

Otoya Ittoki: What do I think? It was incredible… He really is a professional…

Haruka Nanami: … We're going to become professionals too.

Otoya Ittoki: You're right. Okay! Let's do this!

Haruka Nanami: Yeah!

いつかあのステージに・・・ We'll reach this stage one day…. (+ 20 Love, + 10 Music)

Otoya Ittoki: Yeah… you're right. We'll definitely be on that stage one day!

Haruka Nanami: Yeah!

Otoya Ittoki: Then, I want to make a song that comforts and supports people like "Ai yue ni*"!

*Translates to "Because of love".

Our goal is right in front of us, and it motivates us even more.

Haruka Nanami: … Ah, it looks like the show is about to start.

The opening performance is blowing my mind…

HAYATO-sama is singing a song that I made…

Huh? Huh? HUH?!

Why? How? That's the song that I sent in for Saotome Academy's entrance examination…

Otoya Ittoki: Haruka, that song…

Haruka Nanami: Um, yes. That's… my song.

HAYATO: For variety's sake, I sang a song from one of Saotome Academy's students who is visiting the studio right now!

HAYATO: It's such an AMAZING song! I had such a blast singing it, nya~!

HAYATO: I want everyone to meet the girl who made this song!

HAYATO: Can the girl who made this song come to the stage?

Haruka Nanami: Y-YES!

I reflexively answer HAYATO-sama's request. 

HAYATO-sama grins ear to ear, gesturing me to step onto the stage.

Haruka Nanami: Wh-what should I do…

Otoya Ittoki: Go ahead, this is a good chance for you!

Haruka Nanami: Um… Okay.

I fearfully step onto the stage.

HAYATO: Hehe, so you're the one who made this song, right?

Haruka Nanami: Y-yes. My name is Haruka Nanami. I am pleased to make your aquaintance…

Aaah, I don't know what to say…

HAYATO: Hmm? Are you nervous? It's okay, relax and loosen up!

HAYATO-sama pats me on the shoulder.

HAYATO: It's a really good song! Why did you aim to become a composer?

Haruka Nanami: Ah! Um, I've always been a big fan of you, HAYATO-sama, and I wanted you to sing one of my songs someday…

HAYATO: REALLY?! You're one of my fans? I'm so happy, nya~!

HAYATO: Hehe, if you're willing, I would love for you to become my personal composer! Here, shake my hand!

HAYATO-sama grips my hand tightly.

At that moment, cries of delight and shock erupt from the audience. 

Ah, the idol of my dreams is shaking my hand.

Wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-what do I do now!

Otoya Ittoki: Stop! Don't touch her! I won't give her to you! She's my…

Otoya-kun suddenly bursts onto the stage and puts his hand on my shoulder.

Director: H-hey! Who's that? Sheesh, camera! Point at the guest and cut out HAYATO!

Director: Make a good transition between the host and the guest! Quickly!

Otoya Ittoki: She's… she's my one and only partner! I won't give her to you!

Huuuuuuuuuuuuh?!

He's saying this on national television…? This can't be… What do we do now…

While I'm still confused, Otoya-kun takes my hand and starts running.

Haruka Nanami: Wha? Uh, um…

Haruka Nanami: Um, uh, I'm so sorry about this! I'm really sorry! I'm so, so sorry! I deeply apologize!

I make the most sincere apology I could muster and step down from the stage.

After leaving the studio, we walk while holding each other's hands.

Haruka Nanami: Ah, um, Otoya-kun?

Select the Phrase!

なんで・・・？Why…? (+ 10 Love, + 0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: Why did you do that? This is going to become a problem.

Otoya Ittoki: Yeah, I know, but everyone has something they refuse to hand over. In my case, that's you, Haruka.

Haruka Nanami: Me…?

Otoya Ittoki: Yes. I don't want to let you go. You're too precious to me.

Otoya Ittoki: Haruka, you've looked up to HAYATO, right? I was scared that you'd be taken by him. I know that wouldn’t happen, but…

Otoya Ittoki: I couldn't hold in my feelings and ended up taking you back. I wanted to declare to HAYATO that you're mine.

Haruka Nanami: But, what about your dream…? Otoya-kun, you said you wanted to become an idol like the principal.

Haruka Nanami: I want you to put more priority on your dream, not me.

Otoya Ittoki: Yeah, I care about my dream as much as I care about you, but the only way I can become the idol I want to be is to sing the songs I want to sing.

Otoya Ittoki: I need those songs to be written by you. I can't sing songs with love if they aren't yours.

Otoya Ittoki: So if I lose you, I won't be losing just you, but my dream as well. I need both to achieve my dream.

いくらなんでもあれは・・・ That was inappropriate.... (+ 10 Love, + 0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: You shouldn't say that on a public broadcast…

Otoya Ittoki: I know, but… I just couldn't take it.

Otoya Ittoki: If I just let things go the way they were, that could've ended up in a magazine article or something. I'm your boyfriend, after all…

Haruka Nanami: But… it doesn't change the fact that it was inexcusable. Otoya-kun, you're going to become an idol so you can't act impulsively…

Otoya Ittoki: Okay, I understand. My head gets it, but my body won't listen.

Otoya Ittoki: I love you so much that before I realize it, I'm on a rampage.

Otoya Ittoki: Besides that, I'm a little happy. I was able to tell the entire world that I'm your one and only partner.

 He cracks a smile.

Haruka Nanami: Otoya-kun…

This boy… He really is too reckless.

However, I love all aspects of him. I love him with all my heart.

今からでもあやまった方が・・・You should apologize to them… (+ 5 Love, + 0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: You said that on live television.

Otoya Ittoki: True, but I'm happy that it turned out the way it did.

Otoya Ittoki: Everyone knows that you’re my partner.

He smiles brightly. 

Haruka Nanami: Otoya-kun…

This boy… Why is he so confident and positive?

After that incident we were naturally called to the principal's office yet again.

Shining Saotome: Interrupting a live recording… I'm astonished beyond words.

Shining Saotome: Furthermore, that comment about being involved with a woman. You're begging to be misunderstood; it's unheard of for an idol to have a woman's visage hanging over him.

Shining Saotome: Idols are everyone's aspiration…! You have to be their dream.

Otoya Ittoki: But if I manage to graduate and become a big idol, then I'll be able to prove to you that banning romance is pointless, right?

Shining Saotome: What?! Could it be that you did that on purpose…

He said that all on purpose…?

Otoya Ittoki: Since I've announced that I have a partner on live television, now everyone will know that before I debut!

Otoya Ittoki: What if I still manage to get a ton of fans? There wouldn't be a problem if I have a girl that I love, right?

Otoya Ittoki: If that happened, then this school's rule would be pointless.

Shining Saotome: Heh, now you're really bragging! Interesting, prove it. Prove that you've got what it takes.

Shining Saotome: You have half a year. If your debut song hits a million sales in half a year, I'll abolish the rule. However…

Shining Saotome: If you don't win the graduation audition, you have no future. Also…

Shining Saotome: Even if you were to debut, if you don't make a million sales in a year, I'll chase you out of the entertainment industry. Got it?

Otoya Ittoki: You're on!

Otoya-kun grins confidently and punches the air.

Aaaaaah! He raised the bar!

But for some reason, when I see Otoya-kun's smile, I feel like we can do it.

Haruka Nanami: … And Otoya-kun is acting really confident.

I've returned to my room and now I'm talking to Kuppuru.

Kuppuru: Meow…

Kuppuru rubs himself against me with a worried look on his face.

I've been trying to talk about this as cheerfully as I can, but I think Kuppuru was able to feel my anxiety…

Select the Phrase!

絶対大丈夫だよ。It's going to be okay. (+ 10 Love, + 5 Music)

Your wish will come true as long as you believe. Otoya-kun can make the impossible possible.

It will be okay as long as I believe in Otoya-kun and myself!

As I think that to myself, Kuppuru…

Kuppuru: Meow!

He cheerfully meows back, as if relieved.

We have to produce results to survive. We've got to do this!

なんとかしないね。I've got to do something. (+ 5 Love, + 5 Music) I shouldn't cause Kuppuru trouble.

Haruka Nanami: We'll be okay.

I gently stroke Kuppuru.

すごく心配だけど・・・I'm so worried… (+ 0 Love, + 5 Music)

Haruka Nanami: I have to do something...

I whisper to myself.

The only way to survive is to produce good results!

Mini Game

Ringo Tsukimiya: Haaa, time goes so fast. The entrance ceremony feels like it was just yesterday, but now it's almost graduation…

Ringo Tsukimiya: One year is so short. Everyone has become so friendly with each other, but we all have to part so soon.

Ringo Tsukimiya: But if you enter the Shining Agency, you'll be my coworkers! I want everyone to do their best and get into the agency.

Ringo Tsukimiya: You have to polish your song in order to get a good score for the graduation audition, too!

Ringo Tsukimiya: I'll do my best to give you advice, so let me hear what you've made so far!

Ringo Tsukimiya: So are you ready? Let's begin!

S Rank

Otoya Ittoki: I can't lie about my feelings. I always want to be honest to you and my music!

Haruka Nanami: I feel the same way!

When it comes to sound, I’m always my truest self…

That’s what music is for me.  

But sometimes I get so embarrassed when it comes to the boy I love that I sometimes can't be completely honest about them…

I want to be even more honest and open with my heart. 

Chapter End

[milogreer]

i’ve been having a lot of fun editing cassettes and creating my own templates and improving/changing little things about them - however, i’m like, 13 cassettes in, and i’ve only just realized the font for the tracklist is wrong. which is fine in that it means i can now start using what i’m pretty sure is the right font (semplicita bold, for those curious), but also really sucks because it means my brain won’t shut up until i go back and edit the six unposted tapes to have the right font. which is easy enough but it’s a) annoying bc i have them all saved and drafted already and b) ABSURD because the only reason i even realized they were different fonts is because the 3 and 4 didn’t match 😐 no one would’ve ever noticed this probably. but here i am. very mentally ill

[violet-in-my-life]

Amazzonia

Hai la pelle caffelatte Occhi di pietra lavica sorriso di terre lontane ogni tuo movimento e' musica allegra, sangue che non si contiene. Con mani gentili accarezzi il cielo, le stelle, i buchi neri della mia anima. Dove ti sei nascosto tutti questi anni, dietro le nuvole di vita, la mia, che non voleva vivere senza amore. Le tue parole risuonano nel mio cuore stanco, come su pareti di una stanza vuota; si perdono in un eco lontano, in cui ero bambina e credevo nella semplicita' di una giornata al mare, alla ricerca di conchiglie.

Eppure nulla ci lega, se non un colore, un numero, e la primavera...

Ci facciamo compagnia la notte e il giorno, con la promessa di essere "casa" nel paese piu' lontano di tutti. Siamo presente senza futuro, minuti felici che chiedono al tempo di essere graziati. Siamo veleno sulle bocche della gente, che si trasforma in nettare sulle nostre lingue diverse; ma il dolore e' mio quando gli sguardi giudicano, i nasi si contorcono.

Se solo potessi chiedere al tempo di darmi quegli anni persi, per camminarti a fianco senza vergogna di star rubando i tuoi... riuscirei a scendere dal quel monte che mi ha ingannato, quella saggia vista di solitudine, e ricomincerei la scalata con te, benedicendo ogni goccia di sudore, l'affanno della notte, le parole che non dovremmo dirci per volerci bene.

[myusualluck]

Hidden Corners of Venice - Angoli Nascost di Venezia

Un altro angolo che colgo passando e mi meraviglia per la bellezza e semplicita'

https://m.facebook.com/groups/hiddencornersofvenice/permalink/1703421000379971/?

[primepaginequotidiani]

PRIMA PAGINA Corriere Umbria di Oggi giovedì, 24 aprile 2025

[adoratore67]

Amo quel punto.

L'attimo che ti conduce all'inevitabile.

Il confine che superi con semplicita'.

Perche' hai trovato cio' che cercavi.

E non desideri altro.

Che seguire quella strada in discesa.

Quando il cuore non vede piu' ostacoli.

[ilpianistasultetto]

Erano anni che non vedevo un film al cinema per due volte, da quando ero ragazzino, quando al cinema potevi entrare anche a film iniziato e potevi vederlo anche 3-4 volte. M'e' successo qualche giorno fa con "Un Mondo a Parte". Poesia, amore, sentimenti, vita vera, valori. Gia', valori.. non quelli che ormai tutti inseguono, i soldi. No, non quei "valori" ma quelli della speranza, della solidarieta', della semplicita'. Quelli che possono battere la rassegnazione, quella rassegnazione che in tante parti del nostro Paese si mangia a morsi con la scamorza. Quelli che possono scuotere chi si e' ormai abituato al peggio, che e' la cosa peggiore che un essere umano può fare. "Ma porca Maiella", quanto m'e' piaciuto 'sto film. "La montagna lo fa".. @ilpianistasultetto

[questaelamiavita]

La semplicita' sta nell'essere e non nell'apparire

[ask-the-sprunkis]

Wraith Semplicita (My version of Durple): Oh, *Yaawwwn*, another universe? Well, hello there, I'm Semplicita, you can call me Licita, and I'm kinda the overseer of the Sprunki multiverse...just gotta ask some simple questions... Are you doing alright? Has there been any unusual activity? Has there been a major incident involving you, and your friends as of recent?

Durple: Nothing weird going on. Nope, no incidents. and, yes I’m doing alright