#Naoko

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Eid greetings..

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Art Trade with @alvhomega

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Featuring Dante with big Bandit Heeler energy

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The wind is getting stronger (2022)

"Le vent se lève!… Il faut tenter de vivre!" Paul Valery illustration for Hayao Miyazaki's cartoon "The wind rises"  and Tatsuo Hori's autobiographical novel "The wind has risen" (1937).

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"𝘐'𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦? 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬?"

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Naoko mermaid

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Happy birthday to @alvhomega, I hope it’s an amazing day for you friendo!! 💖💖💖

His amazing lady Naoko, ready to take someone’s heart (and wallet) ♥️

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AVAILABLE:

Mitsuru Watanabe

(Born 1953)

Naoko Playing in Bosch's Hell

Oil on canvas

46 x 31.75 inches

Signed

https://rehs.com/Mitsuru_Watanabe_Naoko_Playing_in_Boschs_Hell.html

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Cat & Mouse

Birthday Bash Prompt 5 - Bodyguard AU

It was the weekend and Haru was having breakfast.

'So.' began her mother from the other end of the long table 'Any plans for today?'

Haru looked at her, slowly chewing her toast. If she hadn't been eating a smirk would have appeared upon her face. Her plan for today was like every other weekend. Escape. Her mother could clearly see the glint in her eye even if Haru kept her facial features fairly neutral. Naoko let out a groan.

'Haru for once could you please not cause a commotion. You know full well that they are here for your own protection.' she pleaded.

Haru swallowed down a growl along with her toast.

'I don't see why I need a bodyguard. It's not like I'm the one who is famous. Besides I hardly stand out. I swear having a big lug following me around is far more conspicuous than being out on my own.' she grumbled.

Haru's father was a retired famous baseball player and her mother was high up in the quilting community which meant she was often called upon to appear on the radio or television. Although she had grown up in a rather luxurious childhood Haru wasn't precocious and she dreamed about having a normal teenage life. She longed to be able to walk to school rather than being dropped off by a chauffeur, to have sleepovers at her best friend Hiromi's house or to be able to go out shopping with the girls without the awkwardness of being tailed all over in the name of her own safety. Haru was pretty certain that no-one would have a clue as to who her famous parents were.

'I thought the last one quit anyway.' murmured Haru.

'She did.' sighed her mother running a frustrated hand through her hair causing it to stand up at a funny angle.

Haru didn't even try to hide the triumphant smile that played on her lips. She now had it down to a fine art of how to get rid of an unwanted bodyguard.

'You may think this is funny young lady but that's been three bodyguards in four months you have run off.' growled Naoko.

'The latest was a new record.' grinned Haru.

Her mother gave her a hard stare.

'So does that mean I don't currently have a bodyguard?' Haru asked hopefully.

'I'm afraid not.' responded her mother 'We just appointed you a new one. He has very good references and we doubt you'll be able to give him the slip.'

Haru loved a challenge. Her mother was always confident at the beginning but Haru was too good at disappearing from her bodyguard's care causing them to resign for failing in their duties towards her.

'Muta if you would like to come in.' called Naoko.

The door opened and the largest man Haru had ever seen walked in. He certainly looked the part of a classic bodyguard. There was no way that anyone would try messing with him. Well apart from Haru who wasn't just anyone.

'This is Haru, my daughter.' continued her mother 'She will be under your care whenever she it outside of the house.'

Muta nodded before turning to look at Haru.

'All right Chicky.' he murmured.

Haru blinked. She was no expecting such an informal greeting. The previous ones had always insisted on called her Little Miss or something similar which she detested. Naoko chuckled seeing her daughter speechless but believing it was due to the fact they had finally employed someone who could outmatch her.

'Haru don't be rude.' she chided.

'Oh, sorry. Hello Muta.' she responded automatically.

'So what did you want to do today?' asked Naoko sipping her tea.

'Oh I just wanted to go to the Crossroads.' she replied innocently.

Her mother had no idea that this was Haru's favourite stage for losing her shadow.

'That sounds like a lovely idea. It's a pleasant day for a walk.' she nodded 'You can show Muta around. Won't that be fun?'

'Oh yes, lots of fun.' replied Haru as the giant quietly stood by.

This would be a piece of cake. She would lure him into a false sense of security and then make a break for it.

'I'll just get ready and then we can go. Okay?' she said looking at Muta.

He nodded his response.

Half an hour later they were wandering through the Crossroads. Being Saturday it was quite busy with people. The shops and cafes attracting locals and tourists to the area. They had been walking for quite some time and Haru was certain that her large shadow was looking tired.

'Hey why don't we take a break here.' she said as they approached her favourite cafe.

He nodded again. 

'You don't say much.' murmured Haru.

'My job is to watch and protect you.' he replied 'I'm sure you are fed up with those who have just kept telling you what to do.'

Haru faltered.

'Well yeah but a bit of conversation wouldn't hurt.' she responded.

'Sure thing kid.' he grinned as he guided her to one of the outside tables.

'Thanks.' she replied as she sat down and looked at the menu.

She didn't really need to read it as the cafe was a popular haunt for herself and Hiromi over the years which meant she pretty much knew the menu off by heart.

'They do a really good angel food cake here.' Haru informed Muta.

She watched as his eyes lit up.

'I'll have a piece of cake and a cup of tea please.' she continued as she held up the credit card her mother had given her 'You can order whatever you want.'

'Okay Chicky.' he replied taking the card and walked towards the cafe entrance to order.

As he reached the door he turned to look at her. Haru waved trying to look as innocent as possible. As soon as Muta had disappeared inside Haru pushed back her chair and began to move away slowly before breaking into a run. The Crossroads were such a perfect place to lose a bodyguard. The labyrinth of alleyways meant that even if they chased her, Haru could usually disappear while they ended up lost and unsure how to get back to the start. Haru ran around a corner and into a wall. She bounced backwards and landed on her backside. She looked up in surprise as Muta loomed over her. How was it possible that a man of this size could catch her?

'How are you so fast?' she blurted out.

'I was a cat in my past life.' he grinned offering her a hand 'Sorry kid but you won't be outfoxing me.'

Haru stared at him. He was different from all the other bodyguards she had experienced and for once she could actually see herself being on friendly terms with him. She still didn't like the idea of a bodyguard  but if it was Muta she got the feeling it wouldn't be so bad.

'Okay you win.' she sighed good naturedly as he pulled her up.

'That's good to hear.' he replied with a smile 'Now come on kid let's go and see if that cake is as good as you made out.'

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Day 15: Redraw a scene

S3 Ep14, Dante’s kids come to the rescue.

Every time I have to rewatch scenes to grab references I am again reminded why I will never rewatch the series. My god the voice acting and dialogue choices make me so uncomfortable, it feels like I’m watching a poorly dubbed anime.

Not that it matters, I changed everything about the scene anyways lol. I know there’s serious limitations with the animation, but why did they hype up Nekoette’s skills only to have her get kicked to the ground immediately? And why is Dmitri just watching it happen?

In my version Naoko holds her own against Gene while Dmitri helps Dante recover before jumping in to help his sister. They still end up losing because Gene is an adult, but they held out long enough for the mom brigade to arrive, and Nicole and Nana handily finish the fight.

Also Naoko calls him Appa now, because father felt way too formal. Dante feels the greatest relief hearing that, knowing that his children still know who he is.

Loose screenshot references

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