#Reception Photobook

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Patience: ~Beware the physical exam!~

➼ pairing: Kyoya Ootori x Reader ➼ summary: Physical exams come around and Kyoya commits an unexpected act of kindness. ➼ what to expect: “Don't play dumb with me y/n it doesn't suit you" ➼ warnings: slight angst, brief hints of body dysmorphia ➼ Part Two | Part Four

As you were sat beneath the cherry blossoms of the gardens for the flower viewing reception you were starting to think that if Kyoya hadn't been born into a powerful family he would've made one hell of a telemarketer.

You shake your head smiling as you listen to him shamelessly sell photobooks to today's guests. “Well, now we know how the club makes extra money.” Hikaru and Kaoru commented as they pulled themselves out of the 'brotherly love' act they had been putting on.

“But I have to wonder-”

“-when did he take pictures of us?”

The true answer to that was he didn't, one perk of your role in the host club is that you have plenty of spare time so Kyoya asked you to take some pictures. Although it was a strange request you are always open to a little side hustle.

The twins soon adverted their attention to Haruhi as they bombarded her with questions about class, leaving Tamaki to lose his mind in Jealousy of not being in a class with her.

“Say, Mommy dear?”

Kyoya’s attention is gained by Tamaki, sulking with his knees drawn up to his chest bear the trunk of a large, looming tree.

“What is it now… Daddy?” you can detect the hint of amusement in Kyoya’s tone, smiling as you move to join him.

“I have a new theory. I mean, it’s just my hypothesis, but it seems that by being in the same class, Hikaru and Kaoru are able to spend more time with Haruhi than I get to here at the club! This gives them the chance to get close to her and if that happens-!”

“Tamaki… you’re only just now realizing this?” You grin teasingly. Tamaki yells in anguish and you chuckle despite yourself.

Suddenly, Kyoya pulls out a board of Pie charts of time spent with Haruhi between the hosts. Where on earth does he get these from?

“According to my research, in a single day, the twins spend roughly 9 hours of class time with Haruhi. Meanwhile, your contact with her is limited to a couple hours of club activities. In other words, your involvement in Haruhi’s life each day amounts to no more than a mere 3%-”

“AHHHH I DON’T WANNA HEAR IT, I DON’T WANNA HEAR IT!” Tamaki screams, hands covering his ears to block out the truth.

“Listen, Haruhi. I want you to stop hanging out with those shady twins from now on!”

“Who’re you calling shady!?”

“Yeah, take a good look at yourself, Boss!”

“Yes… that’s it! Alright, then! We can’t go on hiding the fact that you’re a girl from everyone in the school any longer! All Daddy wants is for you to go back to being the girl you used to be! For you to surround yourself girl friends and start leading wholesome lives~!”

“Who’re you calling Daddy-?”

“So do it, change back now, change back now!” Tamaki shakes Haruhi desperately, who can't do anything but remain stunned. "You guys do realise that physical exams are the day after tomorrow? She's gonna get found out anyway"

They freeze, clearly not having thought over the possibility before. "That's right...I forgot about that" Kyoya speaks up. You new about it too well, you hated physical exams.

"So that means… there’s no doubt.” Haruhi realizes.

“They’re gonna know you’re a girl.” you affirm when she pauses.

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“He must be having a great daydream!”

You, Honey and the twins looked on as Tamaki immersed himself in a daydream.

“He’s kind of creeping me out…” you grimace, watching his mouth hang open in a dizzy daydream.

“Envious? This is all part of my strategy. While you’ve wasted time, blinded by your jealousy, I’ve foreseen the outcome of this charade.” Tamaki smirks

“Jealousy?” you scoff, what he thought you were jealous of you had no idea. Kyoya places his hand on your shoulder “Pay him no mind.”

“Ah~ this anime is obviously a romantic school comedy! Haruhi and I are the main characters, so that means we are love-interests.” Tamaki places his hand under his chin, practically sparkling.

“Yeah, then what are we?” Hikaru and Kaoru’s faces are extremely unamused.

“You boys… are the homosexual supporting cast.”

Kyoya and you exchange glances as if to question whether you were included in this. You simply shrugged at him, unsure of the answer.

"Hey, listen, Boss.”

“I don’t think you get it.”

“If word gets out that Haru-chan is really a girl, then she won’t be able to be in the host club anymore.”

He freezes, looking defeated at the realization. “But if Haruhi started wearing girls’ clothes, I bet she’d be even cuter than she is now.” Honey added.

“She dressed like a regular girl when she was in middle school, right? She must have been pretty popular with all the boys.” Hikaru thought aloud, although it was obvious that it was just to taunt Tamaki.

“Yeah. According my investigative reports, someone would declare their undying love to her at least once a month.” Kyoya flips through his notebook.

“Oh, I see. So the Boss wouldn’t even be able to get close to her.” Kaoru points out. “But we’d be able to because we’re in class with her all day long.” Hikaru finishes quickly.

You lean over to Kyoya and whisper "One of these days we need to talk about all these investigative reports you've been doing" he shrugs "it's none of your business or concern"

"Technically, it's none of your business either" Kyoya smirked, closing his notebook with a clap. "And why should I feel the need to share any of this information with you anyway"

You laugh under your breath "One day Kyoya we are going to be living together, I would find better hiding spots if I were you" you half-heartedly threaten.

The door opens a crack, Haruhi pokes her head in the room.

“Hey, guys. Sorry I’m so late-”

“Don’t you worry, Haruhi. We’re determined to keep your secret, no one will find out that you’re really a girl during tomorrow’s physical exams! So please, promise you’ll stay our beloved secret princess!”

Haruhi blinks. “Sure.”

“You know, I think both of us would be a little peeved if we had to watch all the guys flirt with her.” Hikaru turns to Kaoru, who resonates, “Then that settles it.” Kaoru affirms.

“Listen up, squad members! At tomorrow’s physical exams, position yourselves in formation A, and then, wait for your orders.” Tamaki points at, yet another, whiteboard that’s mysteriously appeared out of thin air. The twins salute him, and Honey marvels at his leadership.

Anxiety strikes straight to your heart, fidgeting as you wave your hands "Count me out of this one I'm afraid, I won't be here tomorrow"

Kyoya shot you a pointed look that screams unconvinced but he seems to not question it directly "You don't have anything scheduled?" he flips through his notes as the colour drains from your face as you realise what he's looking at. "You have my schedule?" He shrugs "its a standard part of my investigative reports"

You don't know why you though you would have been exempt from his findings. He kept tabs on everyone at school why would it be any different for you?

"I...have....a last minute doctors appointment! Yes! Haven't been feeling well lately, should probably get it checked out" You scratch the back of your neck in hopes he'll buy it.

"Wouldn't that be more reason to go to your physical exam?" you know he doesn't mean anything by it but you could strangle kyoya and his curious self.

Your lips press into a thin line "Yes I suppose it would be" you gritted your teeth"

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“We will begin conducting physical examinations shortly, all students please proceed to the clinic in your respective school building.”

The hosts file out of their classrooms and down the hall with the rest of the students in the direction of the clinic. Haruhi clearly confused at the stark difference between the Ouran Academy physical exam and a public school's physical exam.

Or at least you could tell from down the corridor, waiting for the coast to be clear before sneaking to the library. Once all the students pile into the clinic you finally step out from behind the pillar you were hidden behind.

"Going somewhere?" You practically walk straight into Kyoya's chest "I- K-Kyoya?" His head falls to the side "Don't play dumb with me y/n it doesn't suit you"

You sigh, looking to your feet "Why are you so desperate to get out of the physical exam?" his gaze was intense and almost menacing. "that's none of your business"

"It is my business” you could not understand why he was being so difficult about this. “Are you sick?”

The question caught you off guard “What? No” Kyoya seems to grow increasingly tired of your dodging "Then what is it then? Because while you're in Japan you're meant to be my responsibility, so if you're avoiding doctors I'm concerned"

You know that he means well, but you couldn't help but feel a little peeved off at his prying and the way that he spoke about you. you know that technically speaking he was correct, the agreement between both of your father's was that you would come to japan at the start of highschool to familiarise yourself with the customs and the ootori family on the condition that Kyoya and his father ensured your wellbeing and protection. But it still didn't feel good to hear.

"There's nothing wrong with me, physically speaking at least. I just, I get uncomfortable around doctors, and revealing more skin than normal in a public setting. I just don't want to do it"

Kyoya wanted to sigh in relief that you weren't actually sick or injured, however, the concern didn't leave his body. "You're uncomfortable around doctors?" You chuckle out a bitter laugh "Ironic isn't it, I'm arranged to marry into a family that owns hospitals yet I can't be around doctors"

You shook your head "I dont even know why I'm telling you this, it's fine Kyoya, I'll just figure it out" he sighs, going to say something but you're already down the hallway before you get the chance, a man in a labcoat bumping into you on the way out of the clinic, bumbling out an apology.

As you wandered back into the clinic you had to admit that what you did not expect was to see Tamaki in all his shirtlessness attempting to impersonate Haruhi.

"Wait that's Tamaki"

"There's no denying it thats definitely Tamaki"

"Is he cosplaying as Haruhi?"

"What's going on is he trying to be funny?"

The twins burst out laughing, making it clear that they had set Tamaki up "You jerks you said there was no way the girls would be able to tell it was me!" he attempted to strangle them "It's pay back for trying to tell us we were homosexual supporting cast"

Tamaki crawled back to where the real Haruhi was hiding to face her wrath, screaming from him soon following as he ran out.

You approach the changing room in his wake in hopes of checking on Haruhi "Are you okay? Had I known they were going to do that I would have tried to stop them"

"Tamaki lives in his own care-free little world" you nod "It was a stupid idea I know, but he means well, even then it doesn't forgive some of his more less thought through ideas"

You nearly jerk back when you feel a tap on your shoulder, it's Kyoya. "Are you two ready? I went ahead and set up a separate room, a special clinic, and I have a doctor standing by, sworn to secrecy, y/n you might as well go with her"

"It turns out the doctors here today are all on staff at one of Kyoya-senpai's family's hospitals" The twins shrugged "It would have been nice if he had said something to us earlier."

"I had to get my revenge too. I'm sorry, I just don't think I'm supporting cast, homosexual or otherwise"

You paused for a moment, not expecting such an act from Kyoya. Sure the clinic was set up to protect Haruhi's secret, but ensuring you don't have to go to such a public clinic and that you had a friend with you so that you're not alone with a doctor? it was surprisingly well thought through.

Of course if you ever brought him up on it he would deny it, because that was how he was. Either way you weren't going to forget it quickly, you just couldn't figure out why, this goes beyond his obligations.

"Is there something wrong"

"Check it out. Tamaki is eroding away"

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It was as you were in the changing room of the special clinic that the guy in the lab coat from earlier snuck in "Excuse me?" Haruhi spoke up. He grabbed the shoulders of the nearest person which unfortunately for you was yourself "No it's not what you think! Please, just be quiet"

Tamaki coming out of seemingly nowhere manages to get him with a flying kick.

"One. Good looks that attract the public eye.” the twins appear in his wake, giving a deadly stare you don’t think that you’ve ever witnessed this attitude from them.

“Two. More wealth than you can imagine.” You can feel Kyoya’s dark aura radiating off of him, looking up at him behind you as he speaks, wrapping his blazer around you.

“Three. Chivalry that will never be able to overlook-

”-the hideous wickedness of this world.“ Both Mori and Honey are also deadly serious. Your breath catches in your throat.

"That’s what makes up the Ouran Host Club.” Tamaki announces, standing front and center.

“We’re here. Watch out.” He, the twins, and Honey chorus.

"Please don't hurt me! Spare my life!"

I’m a doctor, I have a small emergency medical clinic that I run in the next town over. My name is Yabu.” the man begins solemnly, suddenly feeling the urge to proclaim his life story.

“Did he say his name was Yabu?” Hikaru seems more calm now, having neutralized the threat.

“That’s crazy, what a terrible name for a doctor.”

“Unless you’re a quack!”

“I’m here because I was hoping to see my daughter. My wife left me last month and took my daughter with her but I know that she attends school here.” Yabu’s head is hanging in shame.

“I don’t mean to pry or anything but why did your wife and daughter leave you?”

Yabu explains with great detail and questionable impressions about the moment his wife and daughter left him and his clinic because of his poor behavior.

“And that was it. They left me forever. I know I’m terrible at managing our money and I can’t say no to anybody. I don’t blame them for being tired of constantly living in debt. But I wanted to see my daughter one more time, so I came here. After being pelted by rain and wandering the streets I finally made it to your school. Once I entered, I was mistaken for a doctor here students.”

“Well of course, you’re wearing a lab coat.” Hikaru points out. “Anyone would mistake you.” Kaoru adds.

“And then it happened…”

“When I tried to ask her about my daughter, the girl started screaming, and before I knew it, there were all kinds of people chasing me!” Yabu sobs loudly.

Tamaki kneels down in front of him, a river a tears streaming down his face, “That’s so tragic!” he sobs.

Kyoya sighs tiredly, “Dr. Yabu, I think you may have the wrong place. Are you looking for Ouran Public High School?”

“Yeah, that’s right.” Yabu sniffles as he acknowledges Kyoya briefly.

“I figured that might be the case. This is Ouran Academy, a private institution."

“Your daughter doesn’t go here.” you shake your head gently to finish his assessment.

Yabu’s face drains and he goes pale.

“Man, that’s pretty sad, you don’t even know what school your daughter goes to?” Hikaru scoffs. “I’d bet your relationship is messed up because you don’t pay attention to her, not because of some stupid debt.” Kaoru snickers.

“Wow, Kyo-Chan, I’m impressed that you figure out he had the wrong school!” Honey marvels.

“Well, there’s no way the daughter of such a small time doctor, would ever be able to get into Ouran Academy.” Kyoya shrugs like he hasn’t just said something incredibly offensive. “Pleasant as ever.” you grumble.

Tamaki stands, suddenly solemn, “Kyoya, would you please find a map of all the public schools in this area? I’d like to help this man find his daughter.”

His tone is sincere and caring, and you smile fondly, as does Kyoya.

“Whatever you say.” Kyoya easily obeys to Tamaki’s whim, as anyone would.

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"I'm sure that after that interaction you're not anymore sold on doctors" Kyoya tried to make light of it all after everything had calmed down and sent the doctor on his way. You shook your head "No I can't say it has been much help"

The two of you watch out the window as Yabu wandered away from Ouran academy. "Kyoya?" he hummed for you to go on. "Thank you"

He shrugged "I already had a clinic set up for Haruhi all I had to do was talk with the doctor" he dismissed. You shake your head "It wasn't just that. You know it isn't, but don't worry, I won't tell anyone" You comment half jokingly, walking away to check on the host club.

Kyoya watched you as you walk away. You knew him better than he thought, when did that happen?

Things are starting to change.

Next time on patience 'Attack of the Lady Manager'

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[little-one-eyed-monsters]

Beautiful friends in the Top Form fandom WAKE UP!!!

Apparently WeTV is testing out future series scripts for SmartBoom through the fans' reception to their Photobook!

I've been lovebombing their cop-prisoner shoot on the bird app *prays harder for that Beyond Evil BL remake*

So, so happy WeTV seems to be investing in SmartBoom, as they should! They're the perfect combination of talent, looks, and killer chemistry. Give them the OffGun treatment and give them 15 more shows! Use capitalism by making the right people famous!

[thaifanfests]

🏳️‍🌈Bridal Wedding Attire🏳️‍🌈

There are many styles when it comes to bridal wedding attire. This previous post has an assortment of bride and groom outfits. However, depending on where the couple is from or where they buy their attire, styles and fabrics will vary. Here are videos and photos that show some of that beautiful variety!

"Here you’ll see a variety of different dressing styles for traditional Thai wedding dresses. All styling prepared by Pearl Ruktawan Yuttawongs of The Phukaw, Los Angeles." (Thailand Insider)

In our companion post about a groom's attire, there are explanations on how a morning ceremony and evening ceremony may call for wearing different outfits for each. For brides, these are some more detailed examples:

"The Ruean Ton consists of a collarless blouse and ankle-length sarong or sinh. The sinh has a striped pattern, usually horizontal and towards the bottom of the skirt. The blouse has five buttons down the center and three-quarter sleeves. The blouse may have the same color as the sinh or its patterns or contrast entirely. Named after the teak houses of Dusit Palace in Bangkok that were built as a more informal reception for the King’s subjects, ...Today, the Ruean Ton is often worn for religious ceremonies & holidays, and going to the temple, and as a uniform in the hospitality industry." (Thai-Shanghai Embassy)

"As one of the most famous and elegant traditional dresses from Thailand, Chakkri boasts a grandeur appropriate for any formal occasion. The outfit includes a long tube skirt with two front pleats and a sabai. A sabai is a top made from silk that wraps around the shoulders and trails to the ground on one side" (Thailand Insider). "Named after the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, the Chakri is what most people think of when they refer to a traditional Thai dress... the Chakri is also worn to royal ceremonies and by brides-to-be for daytime engagement or wedding ceremonies" (Thai-Shanghai Embassy).

"Named for Siwalai Garden in the Grand Palace, the Siwalai consists of a long-sleeve blouse with a short standing collar, a sabai draped across the chest like the Chakraphat, and a sinh with a front pleat that can be a separate piece or sewn into the blouse as one dress similar to the Boromphiman. The Siwalai is also commonly seen at royal ceremonies or at very formal daytime and evening events." (Thai-Shanghai Embassy; image from Milan Wedding/Thailand Insider).

For those who may want to look for a gown, many Thai wedding studios offer a selection of wedding gowns in white, cream, and other colors. Milan Wedding Studio has a photobook of some examples, as well as Vanus Couture.

🏳️‍🌈A Closer Look: Pha Sinh & Bridesmaids' Attire🏳️‍🌈

"Thai women are commonly seen wearing a full-length ‘pha sinh,’ a tubular skirt wrapped around the waist generally made of Thai silk. Pha sinhs come in many colors with contrasted bands around the hem, paired with long-sleeved silk blouses." (Thailand Insider)

However, bridal parties can wear an assortment of styles, depending on the choices of the couple and the ceremonies they attend.

Bridesmaids wearing chong kraben and matching shawls.

"Amy Morakot's bridesmaid's dress in a one-shoulder dress, simple but beautiful and classic." (Praew Wedding)

🏳️‍🌈 What's ThaiTheKnot2025? 🏳️‍🌈 Guidelines 🏳️‍🌈 Prompts 🏳️‍🌈 Discord & Carrd 🏳️‍🌈

[mangionebabymama]

Okay but getting married to lu and deciding to do a photoshoot with your veil (If you search up taylorr.ryder on tiktok then look at the bridal🤍 tab of her page, thats what inspired this idea) for him and making it to a photobook and giving to as a gift on your honeymoon/as soon as you get back or even before the wedding as a sneak peak to your dress. And maybe doing a mixture of sensual,sexual, and romantic photos to put in there cause he completely loves and worships every part of you😫😫 alsoooo speaking of wedding! lu after the ceremony when you guys are taking pictures and if theres water by the venue impulsively deciding to run into it in your dress and him in his tux and doing photos there and just having the time of your life🥲

yeah I wanna give him a whole photobook of me doing a boudoir shoot as a wedding gift omg 😭😭😭 and what if you wore something of his in a few of the shots? Shen you’d be in your room as he’s sitting on the edge of the bed and you’d mention, “Hey… I have a little something for you” and his brows perk up and you present it to him, sitting on his lap as he looks through them

Stop, if there was a pool and you just decided to jump in, and the photographer would capture it on camera with all the decorative lights in the background or whatnot, I can see this so VIVIDLY omg or if you had your reception near the beach and you’d end up running to catch a wave or something

[c3stlav1e]

Swan Song is the 14th mini album by La Vie under Rainbow Entertainment. It was released on June 1st, 2024. The album features 6 tracks plus a secret track on physical copies of the album, with Heartbeat Rhythm being the title track. It is available both physically and digitally.

La Vie promoted the album for 3 weeks in total. Heartbeat Rhythm peaked at 3 on the Circle Chart. The title track also charted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 30. La Vie won 4 music show awards for Heartbeat Rhythm.

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥  i. the tracklist !

♡ .   Intro: Act 1 originally composed by Tchaikovsky, re-worked by DAY1

♡ .   Heartbeat Rhythm ( title track ) produced by ROZE, M1KO, and Kang Sol

♡ .   In My Dreams produced by M1KO

♡ .   Fairy of Shampoo produced by ROZE and Kang Sol

♡ .   Black Swan produced by DAY1 and CHASER

♡ . My World produced by HWI and Hiro

♡ . Always Forever ( secret track ) produced by Salem Kueakulsri and Kang Sol, featuring Salem Kueakulsri on guitar and backing vocals

find salem at @plasticflwrs !!

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ ii. buy the album !

♡ .   White Swan version

. cd, photobook ( 150 p ), photocards ( 10ver. 2ea ), sticker sheet ( 1ver. 1ea ), tracklist ( 1ver. 1ea ), lyric book ( 1ver. 1ea ), Swan Song ribbon ( 2ver. 1ea )

. pre-orders only ; poster ( 5ver. 1ea ), polaroid card ( 5ver. 1ea ), signed polaroid ( 5 ver. 1 ea. random units )

♡ .   Black Swan version

. cd, photobook ( 150 p ), photocards ( 10ver. 2ea ), sticker sheet ( 1ver. 1ea ), tracklist ( 1ver. 1ea ), lyric book ( 1ver. 1ea ), Swan Song ribbon ( 2ver. 1ea )

. pre-orders only ; poster ( 5ver. 1ea ), polaroid card ( 5ver. 1ea ), signed polaroid ( 5 ver. 1 ea. random units )

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ iii. the styling !

♡ .   an all blonde era for the ages!!

♡ .   pinks, black and white, soft, ruffles, bows, ribbons, feminine and dainty

♡ .   one stage featured all white outfits completed with white feathered wings, emulating the white swan imagery

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ iv. the reception !

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ v. the highlights !

♡ .   as soon as the title of the album was announced, fans immediately began speculating that this was a disbandment comeback

♡ .   with the lack of response from rbe on the matter and fans eventually finding the secret track on physical copies titled "always forever," the speculations only grew

♡ .   it wasnt until anya went on life during promotions for the album and saw the influx of questions about disbandment did she deny the rumors

♡ .   "disbanding? no, we're not disbanding," she laughed, bringing a hand up to cover her mouth. "as far as i know, at least," she teased before moving on.

♡ .   the biggest thing that marred this era was the all-out war brought on by mari's single release only a few days after the album was dropped

♡ .   ot5 fans vs. mari solo fans was the majority of the fighting, but even ot6 and non-lovies were choosing sides and talking about the drama

♡ .   neither mari nor the rest of la vie had anything to say about it until an infamous, now deleted, live where tomi talks about mari's solo and exactly what she thinks about it

♡ .   some were shocked by this, calling tomi jealous or bitter while some fans agreed with what she had to say

♡ .   instagram stories from her private instagram account were later leaked showing her opinion on the topic

♡ .   other than the drama, this era was rather successful!

♡ .   the girls went viral for their ethereal beauty in several of their performance videos, especially the one where they donned white wings with their outfits

♡ .   #musicbankangels was trending for 2 days after the episode aired, a tag filled with lovies and non-fans alike posting fancams and fawning over their visuals, especially the innocent looking sohee

♡ .   the 2sun shippers got ahold of fairy of shampoo and went wild!! especially with sol having credits on the song

♡ .   the audio on tiktok was filled with edits of sunnie and sol almost immediately, and it started a trend with other wlw and lgbt ships as well, and pretty soon the song became the poster of gay relationships on the app

♡ .   it's unclear whether sol knew about the trend or not, but she did post a story to instagram featuring a table set for two with the audio overtop, sending the shippers into even more of a frenzy

♡ .   the group reprised a beloved series, lovie's fruit stand, with lovie lake, a series where the girls stayed in a cabin together on a lake in the mountains, relaxing and doing summer activities together such as having a barbecue, singing around a campfire, and even swimming in the lake

♡ .   the fans love the relaxing and cozy content from this series, and photo of anya lounging in an innertube on the lake unaware of star approaching mischievously in the background became a new reaction image that made the rounds all over stan twitter

♡ .   overall, this era truly made it's impact !!

[b3alm1ghty]

One and All is the 1st mini album by Boys Almighty under Rainbow Entertainment. It was released on Febraury 5, 2024. The album features 5 tracks, Hello, Future being the title track. It is available both physically and digitally.

BAM! promoted the album for 3 weeks in total. Hello, Future peaked at 10 on the Circle Chart while pre-release single Girl Almighty peaked at 14. The single also charted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 28. BAM! won 6 music show awards for Hello, Future, including their first ever music show win.

ੈ✩‧₊˚  i. the tracklist !

✦ .   Hello, Future ( title track ) produced by Minwoo

✦ .   Polaroid Love produced by ROZE + HOWL

✦ .   Daydreaming produced by DAY1 + CHASER

✦ .   Graduation produced by Oliver Song

✦ .   Girl Almighty ( pre-release single ) produced by ROZE

find minwoo at @intoloopin, HOWL at @idiishowl, and oliver at @plasticflwrs !!

ੈ✩‧₊˚ ii. buy the album !

✦ .   Future version

. cd, photobook ( 130 p ), photocards ( 10ver. 2ea ), sticker sheet ( 1ver. 1ea ), tracklist ( 1ver. 1ea ), lyric book ( 1ver. 1ea )

. pre-orders only ; poster ( 5ver. 1ea ), polaroid card ( 5ver. 1ea ), signed polaroid ( 5 ver. 1 ea. random units )

✦ .   Memory version

. cd, photobook ( 130 p ), photocards ( 10ver. 2ea ), sticker sheet ( 1ver. 1ea ), tracklist ( 1ver. 1ea ), lyric book ( 1ver. 1ea )

. pre-orders only ; poster ( 5ver. 1ea ), polaroid card ( 5ver. 1ea ), signed polaroid ( 5 ver. 1 ea. random units )

✦ .   Member versions ( digipacks )

. cd, photobook ( 80 p ), photocards ( 5ver. 2ea ), stickers ( 5 ver. 2ea ), group mini-poster ( 2 ver. 1 ea )

. pre-orders only ; member key tag ( 5ver. 1ea ), polaroid card ( 5ver. 1ea )

✦ .   get your photocards here !

ੈ✩‧₊˚ iii. the styling !

The styling for this era was generally casual or school themed, reminiscent of how they were portrayed in the music videos from this album. In one special stage, each member dressed up as what they wanted to be when they grew up ( pictured ; kitae as a zookeeper ).

ੈ✩‧₊˚ iv. the reception !

ੈ✩‧₊˚ iv. the notes !

✦ frankly, no one behind the creation of this album, from the company to the members themselves expected it to perform as well as it did

✦ thanks to the renown garnered from the pre-release single, girl almighty, the album was an instant hit

✦ the physical copies flew off the shelves, selling nearly 600 thousand in the first week

✦ a fun title track complete with exciting stages and a mv setting up the group's intriguing storyline captured the industry's attention instantly

✦ this comeback earned the group their first music show win since their original debut in 2020, resulting in a very emotional acceptance from the original 3 members of the group

✦ a video of kitae sobbing into the shoulder of a misty eyed but still smiling bo as sammy thanks the crowd through his own tears made rounds online

✦ the resentful old malos had a field day with taeyoung and kiho's less emotional reactions in comparison, but were largely drowned out by the overwhelming congratulations from all around!

✦ the title and lyrics of the title track became rather controversial, especially malos from before their redebut, believing that rainbow is promoting the idea that they saved them from their failing career by entirely overtaking and rebranding their image

✦ they released a 4 part variety show, MISSION MIGHTY, where they dedicated themselves to learning a new skill each episode to help them in their future

✦ it was clear from their vlog content, variety show, and other interview schedules that kiho and taeyoung were not quite as close as the other three members, but many brushed it off as to be expected from a (relatively) newly formed group

✦ polaroid love became super popular on tiktok, sparking a live recording rendition to be released on the group's youtube

✦ their fame only grew exponentially from their surprise pre-release, their visuals, concept, and talents capturing the hearts of millions upon millions of brand new fans

[ilhoonftw]

ive been so out of the loop, when did ilhoon come back ? is he making music or just existing publicly ? either way good for him

he does art now, he held a small exhibition on his bday. twitter hanas who went there shared photos and videos of how it looks and also the accompanying photobook. in a way he kinda soft-launched a comeback but i don't see him coming back as celeb the way he used to be active as an idol... but who knows! i just want him to be happy idc about public reception

[hotarutranslations]

Morning Musume Happy Daisakusen!

Evening

⋆͛📣Morning Musume '24 Concert Tour Autumn WE CAN DANCE! ~Bla Eld~ Ishida Ayumi FINAL FC Advance Reception

December 6th (Fri) Absolutely, please come

⋆͛📣 Morning Musume '24 17th Album "Professionals-17th" Commemorative Release Event

November 23rd and 24th, Its a day I'm able to meet you as Ishida of Morning Musume, I'm also seriously waiting for you

⋆͛📣Ishida Ayumi Morning Musume Last Photobook "Profile.7"

Releasing October 21st (Mon) I'm kinda really looking forward to the release 🎈fufu Details about the event the day of are here

Eating donuts in Taiwan, It was reallyyy delicious!

The sweetness was just right, it was fluffy, Even though it was after a meal I was devouring it…🤤

Although I cut it in half because it was just before a shoot, It was so good that I actually wanted to eat another one… (the rest was a snack during the shoot)

Its already October, huh! Its releasing this month! Everyone, look forward to it~~

I have another, announcement today🤍

"Morning Musme Happy Daisakusen"

The 14 of us on Hulu-san The title of the streamed show has been decided

Thank you very much👑

We've already finished some of the filming

There is also close coverage of the current tour

Thats right… There is a lot I want to talk about🫣⚠️ lol I want you to see it soon🫣⚠️ lol

Ishida Ayumi's graduation trip.. I'm immensely grateful, for such a project they prepared

Graduation trip…huhh…😂😂😂

The details of episode 1 and 2 have been released but, Thats right, its really a variety show A variety show witha graduation trip

Look forward🤤🎈

From there, Ishida will also graduate partway through

Since its part way through, I'm sorry that it will be a bit sad, for Ishida fans

I hope that you'll enjoy it👑

I also went and supported the Rakuten Eages today! I'm happy to do what I can to support!

I'll support them through the rest of the season

I'll support next year as well----!

Beloved Kajisak Channel-san

Thank you very much for the ceremonial pitch, at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi⚾️

Play▶️List

Debut song 48th Pyoko Pyoko Ultra~

I danced a lot on my own..

🕺

Graduation Announcement Blog🐣🪽

Now Accepting Photobook Preorders🤍

Hello! Station #531 I also talk about my graduation in this video

📺Sendai Broadcast "Ara Ara Kashiko"

I appear once a month as part of the AraKashi Family

The previous shows, and makings, are on OX VIDEO STORE!

📺Hello Pro Dance Every other Thursday at 11:30PM~

Season 12 will start airing, On October 17th (Thurs)🕺

Thank you for following.. Instagram💙🩵

💿 August 14th new single✨ "Nandaka Sentimental na Toki no Uta/saiKIYOU" Thank you very much 🏅 For Oricon Weekly Chart #1🏅

💿November 27th New album✨

Professionals-17th

This is the last CD release for Ishida "Yuukan na Dance" is being performed at autumn tour It Includes 8 new songs, with a total of 13 songs

Look forward🕺

🪩"Morning Musume '24 Concert Tour Autumn WE CAN DANCE!"

Its Ishida Ayumi's last tour💙 I'm looking forward to seeing you

Hello Pro Dance Gakuen Public Recording On October 15th

🎫Ticket General Sales Starts the 28th (Sat) at 10:00AM~

📻Morning Musume '24 Morning Jogakuin ~Houkago Meeting~

Airs Every Saturday, On Radio Nihon at 12:00AM~

Past Broadcast Episodes Are Available →Program Details

Web The Television

see you ayumin <3 https://ameblo.jp/morningmusume-10ki/entry-12869667212.html

[lvcky0ne]

hot topic! is the first english single album by lucky. it was released on november 25, 2023 by the lucky one, a subsidiary of rainbow entertainment. the album features sunnie and hiro as a sub-unit on 4 self-written tracks, hot topic! being the title track. it is available both physically and digitally.

sunnie and hiro promoted the album for 2 weeks in the united states. the album peaked at 29 on the billboard global hot 200, with hot topic! peaking at 78 and fetish peaking at 19 on the billboard hot 100. the album also charted in south korea, brazil, malaysia, canada, spain, and the uk. it reached gold certification in brazil and the us and silver certification in the uk. due to not promoting in korea, it received no music show wins.

｡:°ஐ   i. the tracklist !

✧.   hot topic! ( title track )

✧.   sunnie b-side ; dancing with our hands tied

✧.   hiro b-side ; fetish ft. gucci mane

✧.   duo b-side ; not a pop song

｡:°ஐ ii. buy the album !

✧.   hot version

. cd, photobook ( 60 p ), photocards ( 8ver. 2ea ), sticker sheet ( 1ver. 1ea ), unit film strip ( 4ver. 1ea ), mini-poster ( 2ver. 1ea )

. pre-orders only ; poster ( 2ver. 1ea ), polaroid card ( 6ver. 1ea )

✧.   cool version

. cd, photobook ( 60 p ), photocards ( 8ver. 2ea ), sticker sheet ( 1ver. 1ea ), unit film strip ( 4ver. 1ea ), mini-poster ( 2ver. 1ea )

. pre-orders only ; poster ( 2ver. 1ea ), polaroid card ( 6ver. 1ea )

✧. get your photocards here !

｡:°ஐ iii. the styling !

｡:°ஐ iv. the reception !

｡:°ஐ v. the notes !

✧   4luvs loved this concept for the pair and their unapologetic lyrics aimed at the haters they've had their whole career

✧   some fans weren’t fond of the song itself with its club beat sound, while others praised it

✧   this album got much more acclaim among international fans, possibly because of it being entirely in english

✧   while the title track was popular, the song that gained the most traction was fetish

✧   hiro received praise for her vocal ability which rarely gets showcased in other songs by the group

✧   the song also received notability from the collaboration with a major american rap artist, even gaining popularity among mainstream western listeners

✧   while many loved the song, hiro still received backlash for the sexual nature of the title and lyrics

✧   the pair also received praise for having writing credits on every song

✧   the majority of the promotion for this album took place in america, performing on shows including good morning america, the kelly clarkson show, and the tonight show with jimmy fallon

✧   the girls shined in the interview portions of these shows, showing off the english skills that they worked hard to prepare

✧   american audiences noted their unapologetic and confident nature when it came to their attitudes and music

✧   sunnie said the title track was first her idea, citing that her inspiration came from the fact that much of their group’s success had been built on infamy and what people online or the media had to say about them

✧   they also appeared on wired’s most searched questions interview 

✧   overall, this era brought new opportunities and experiences for the pair as well as a chance to show off their talents and self-expression with largely untethered creative freedom

✧   it is not the most popular among their albums, but it is definitely a notable one, opening up brand new avenues for the group and fans alike

[laufeysource]

You can now register for early access tickets to the A Matter of Time Tour in North America, with special guest Suki Waterhouse.

According to the website, “The Laufey Presale will start on Tuesday, June 3 at 10:00 AM local and will end on Thursday, June 5 at 10:00 PM. All tickets are subject to availability and are first come, first served.”

VIP packages are available and include the following:

THE LAUFEY LAND LOUNGE EXPERIENCE

One reserved seated floor or lower level ticket

Private invite to the exclusive ‘Laufey Land’ Lounge & Tea Room Reception

Bespoke ‘Laufey Land’ VIP Welcome gift upon arrival

Celebrate in a special preshow social gathering with fellow Lauvers!

Experience A Matcha of Time Tea Service with samples of various teas & matchas

Enjoy a selection of freshly prepared tea snacks

Includes access to cash bar with custom Laufey-Themed beverages

Engage in a variety of Laufey Land VIP photo opportunities

Sign Laufey's VIP Guest Book + Include your picture in the tour's (digital) photobook

Additional VIP Perks

VIP Priority Check-In & separate VIP entrance

Crowd-free VIP merchandise shopping opportunity

Exclusive Laufey VIP Merchandise

Exclusive Lauver VIP gift pack including a Tote Bag, pin set, collection of photo cards, calendar, & key chain

Includes a commemorative VIP tour laminate & matching lanyard

ORCHESTRA PIT PACKAGE

One General Admission standing floor ticket

Package includes First Access to the floor before all Standard ticket holders

Additional VIP Perks

VIP Priority Check-In & separate VIP entrance

Crowd-free VIP merchandise shopping opportunity

Exclusive Laufey VIP Merchandise

Exclusive Lauver VIP gift pack including a Tote Bag, pin set, collection of photo cards, calendar, & key chain

Includes a commemorative VIP tour laminate & matching lanyard

OPERA STALL PACKAGE

One reserved seated ticket in the lower level

Additional VIP Perks

VIP Priority Check-In & separate VIP entrance

Dedicated ‘Fast Lane’ at venue for VIP merchandise shopping

Exclusive Laufey VIP Merchandise

Exclusive Lauver VIP gift pack including a Tote Bag, pin set, collection of photo cards, calendar, & key chain

Includes a commemorative VIP tour laminate & matching lanyard

Make sure to check the website's FAQ section for more information.

Further dates for shows outside North America are TBD.

[quickdeaths]

It wasn't exactly the reception Tsubasa was hoping for, but then again, Naoto gave off the aura of a pretty reserved and quiet person, so they wouldn't hold it against her. "I dunno, it's not that surprising," they murmured, even if the math was certainly against them. At a city this size, there was never any guarantee of seeing someone, and even if one did, it took making a particular impression to ensure memory banks wouldn't already have been dumped. Thankfully, with their dyed hair, piercings, and general fashion, Tsubasa worried little about being forgotten.

As she held out the book for them, Tsubasa took it, even if they weren't especially interested either. "A thriller, huh?" Skimming through the pages made it clear enough that it made no greater impression on them than it had on Naoto. Even if they weren't much of a reader, wasn't a thriller supposed to be... thrilling? It actually seemed kind of dull. "Yeah, well, I'm not sure that's my kind of thing either, unfortunately." Rather than just dump the book somewhere, as they might have done had Naoto not been around, they made the effort to put it back in its proper place.

They shook their head. "I don't read a ton of fiction, to be honest, but my interest lies in science-fiction and techie stuff like that." It wasn't that there was no purpose at all to the past or tradition, but they were far more interested in the future, and stories about robots and super computers and transhumanism stimulated the sensors of their CPU much more strongly. "But, I'll be the first to admit that I like movies and TV shows more than books, most of the time." Their eyes usually strained reading small text for too long.

Naoto wasn't exactly looking at them, which struck Tsubasa as a little rude, but they weren't totally the type of person to judge. Surely some people thought they were rude too, and while Tsubasa did make eye contact, the opaque void of their glasses made it hard to tell exactly where they were looking. "Not reading material though, really. I actually was picking up a few things, including this." They showed off the magazine, mostly proud with only a teensy hint of embarrassment thrown in. "But the main thing is that I'm looking for a picture book."

It took a second for them to register that that sounded kind of childish, and Tsubasa shook their head. "A book of pictures, like, a photography thing." Ah, whatever. If Naoto was a private detective, she was smart enough to figure out what they meant. "A friend of mine got his small break and got some of his photos accepted into a photobook, but it's probably not getting printings outside of Japan, and he recently moved to America." That jerk. Who was going to do their videos now? "So I wanted to get a copy for him, and a copy for myself, but... I'm not really sure where anything is, hehe."

Breaks from work were a rarity and as such, spending it in a quiet bookstore seemed like the perfect way to spend it. No one had stopped her to chit chat or decide it was their right to stick their nose into her business. It was peaceful enough that Naoto stayed longer than she initially anticipated. Most of it was spent carefully skimming through a newly released thriller novel when someone decided to shatter her peace.

The voice was familiar, and Naoto didn’t need to look up to confirm who it was. The skateboarder she had met in Akihabara.

Presently, she wasn’t sure what to feel. Being interrupted was something nobody liked, however, she knew Tsubasa—somewhat—and their previous interaction had been all right, for lack of a better descriptor. Clamming up and pretending they never spoke to her would have been easy and she was sorely tempted to try. Knowing it was incredibly rude played a large part in dissuading her.

“We meet again. Surprisingly.” A terse response with her attention being on the book more than the speaker. “I was looking through a book. A newly released thriller. It hasn’t caught my attention thus far. Perhaps it would have a better audience with you.” She flipped to the next page and finished the rest of the second chapter. She closed the book shut and offered it to Tsubasa, finally looking in their direction.

And then she went back to looking at the shelves. “Are you looking for reading material as well?”

[nikelyzed]

Sato Ryuji 3rd Photobook『Reception』Scan [2 / 5]

These are my favorite pages from Ryuji 3rd photobook Reception All are scan & cleaned by me 💖

[ryuji-unlost]

Reception.

[ellssbellss]

Lavender Roses ~ (Kyoya Ootori X Reader)

pairing- Kyoya Ootori x Reader

In which a rational head hides a generous heart, but you have always known how to see past his walls and help him bloom into the gorgeous rose he is.

Enjoy a slow burn between an honor student and our beloved glasses character!

-> word count: 5.6k

-> summary: “It was my fault.” The boy sighed and leaned back in his chair, letting his hand snake behind his glasses to rub his eyes. “I have admittedly been slightly distracted these past couple of weeks and overestimated the amount of profit we would receive from the photobook sales.” 

“Distracted? That doesn’t sound like you.” 

“I haven’t really felt like myself, as of late.”

see masterlist!: masterlist

legend

(f/s) ~ favorite snack

(f/d) ~ favorite drink

(f/f) ~ favorite fandom

(n/l) ~ native language

(h/c) ~ hair color

(e/c) ~ eye color

Beware the Physical Exam! pt. 1

Cherry blossoms blanketed the grass, a spring breeze billowing the strands of your hair away from your face. You took a deep breath, enjoying the way the sweetened air weaved its way into your lungs, refreshing and light. Leaning back into the chair you resided, you closed your eyes and let the sunlight ice over your face. 

You had suggested a flower-viewing reception from a lone windowsill in the music room. The host club watched as you leaned against the glass, entranced by the cherry trees scattered across their campus. The calmness that surrounded you made it hard to say no, especially when you looked so incredibly happy when they said yes. 

Blinking your eyes open, your vision refocused onto the party surrounding you. Maroon tables dotted the park, each with their own arrangement of flowers and pastries. Around them, guests gathered, laughing and swooning over your friends, as flowy as the petals above you. A sentimental feeling blossomed into your heart, and you were grateful for the moments of happiness you got to create for others. 

“(Y/n).”

You tilted your head upwards to meet Kyoya’s gaze as he held out a small stack of photo books in front of you. 

“It’s time.” The megane’s head turned to look at the table of your favorite Hitachiians, where another brotherly ruse was under way.

“Kaoru!” Hikaru yelled as hot tea conveniently seared his brother’s finger. With his eyebrows stitched together, the redhead brought his twin’s finger to his lips, hoping that his kiss will heal Kaoru’s wounds. 

“Honestly Kaoru,” He scolded as his lips moved around the burned appendage, “you have to be careful.” His gaze moved to meet orbs identical to his own, an over exaggerated longing flashing across his brown irises. 

“From now on, keep your eyes on me, okay?” A whispering, pleading tone rang out from the twin’s lips, and Kaoru pushed a light blush to his pale cheeks.

Kaoru released a breathy sigh. “Yes, Hikaru.”

There was a pause as the boys stared into each other before the two girls in front of them burst into flustered squeals.

You rolled your eyes as you walked with Kyoya towards the performance. “What a waste of talent, really.” Sarcasm leaks from your voice with every word, earning a hint of a chuckle from your friend beside you. 

As you near the twins, the girls are now blushing, one covering her eyes.

“Oh I can’t take it!” She whines, turning fully away from the brotherly-love, her face red as a rose. “It’s too overwhelming!”

Her friend takes a stance of seriousness. Urgently, she grabs her friend's shoulders and spins her back around.

“You have to watch this!” She encourages, trying to pry the other’s hands from her face. “You may not get another chance, who knows when this will happen again!”

Taking your cue, you and Kyoya appear suddenly behind the two flushed guests, fanning out a series of photobooks in each hand. You two are a pair, matching in uniform and expression. The only difference was that you had a bag crossing your torso, carrying the multiple copies you were planning to sell for the day. A host smile appears on both your faces, a practiced move for a practiced moment. The girls turn around in awe, scanning the pictures on the covers. 

“You are absolutely right, Mademoiselle.” Kyoya begins as he lifts a cherry tree branch from above him, regarding the petals dreamily. “All beauty is fleeting. Just look at these cherry blossoms.” He twirls the small branch around in his fingers as a flower or two breaks off.

“You’ll never be able to see them this vibrantly again.” His introduction is punctuated as more petals fall to the grass below. You perk up, moving the books closer to the girls so that they may have a better look.

“That’s why we’ve compiled these picture books that contain photos that capture the beauty of the host club in each passing day. If you ladies are interested in collecting all four of them, we will discount the full set for you.” You set 5 covers on the table out in front of them, your’s and Kyoya’s book being left out of the publishing. 

The girls hurriedly flip through the books, tiny squeals escaping as they find each picture. 

“I’ll take them!”

“Me too, please!” 

A gentle smile plays on your lips as Kyoya writes down their orders. The picture books are picked up, and the two of you leave to another table to perform the same pitch once again. 

The ginger brothers look on as you leave, deadpanning at Kyoya’s quickness to make money at the most insignificant opportunity. 

“They are an annoyingly good team.” Kaoru says as he places his hands on his hips, while his brother mirrors the pose.

“Yeah. And now we know how the club makes extra money.” Hikaru thinks for a moment.

“But I have to wonder…”

“...When did they take pictures of us?”

The twins watch again as the pair of you make your way to another table, shrugging and returning to their work. 

A while later, you reached into your bag for a refill of printed photos, only to come up empty. Discarding the pouch from your shoulders, you dramatically let it fall with a heavy thud onto one of the chairs of an empty table. 

“I think we just sold out, Kyo.” 

The ravenet broke his attention from his black book to watch the fabric of the bag as it deflated, looking significantly more hollow than before. A content smirk made its way to his face as he hummed before making a new note in his journal. 

“That’s good news. It seems that we will have to order more copies than we previously expected.” 

“Looks like we make quite the team.” You proudly simper at him, walking to look over his shoulder at what he is writing. 

Kyoya makes a noise of agreement as he opens the grip of his journal slightly, causing the spine of the book to widen, giving you more visual access to his notes. He couldn’t stop himself from allowing you to be as close to him as you wanted too.

You always theorized that a person’s handwriting is akin to a physical rendition of how their voice sounds. The font of each note is unique to that individual, created by the visualization of their own thoughts and the way they hold their pen. 

So, of course, one of the first things you noticed when you first met the Ootori boy was his handwriting. Thin, neat lines created perfect Japanese characters across the page. It was strategic and sharp in most places, an example of perfect penmanship. 

The margins, however, told a different story. While the main space of the page was precise, the margins were filled with calculations, afterthoughts, and even doodles of spirals and geometric shapes. Your eyes followed his pen as it scribbled across the crisp paper in one of the corners, the formerly thin characters becoming thick and rushed, contrasting to the elegance in the center.

When you looked at his countless crammed pages, you felt like you understood his mind a little more. Whatever he labeled creative and scrupulous was dismissed in order to make space for his bigger issues. His thoughts were defined and organized, those of importance were sure to catch his gaze first, and those added were scribbled into the borders of the page, saved for later. 

You smirked when you caught a small smiley face that you had penciled in during a late study session the other night. You were pleasantly surprised to see it hadn’t been erased.

Another small breeze passed over you as you backed away from him, your legs leading you to take a seat in the shade of a tree near the middle of the meadow. Crossing your ankles, your back dragged lightly down the strong bark of the trunk until you reclined fully on the plush grass beneath you. 

Kyoya followed you, choosing to lean against the tree rather than sit, complaining that if you wanted to pay to remove the grass stains that would inevitably streak your apron, that was your choice. 

“You don’t seem to have many guests today, (Y/n).” He observes, still writing on his precious pages. 

You shrug, watching the crowd of people before as they enjoy handheld tarts and tea. “I told them I would be working with you today rather than hosting. Some of them still came to enjoy the event and say hi, but I guess the others didn’t have enough motivation.” You smile and wave as you catch the eye of one of the girls who sees you regularly, her dyed hair swaying as she turns her attention back to her conversation. 

“So you cleared your entire schedule to spend time with me? What a waste of an afternoon.” Kyoya teases, and you wish he would look up from his notes to see the daggers shooting from your playful glare. 

Kyoya, on the other hand, had taken a like to this new urge to flirt with you, in his own style. It was never something he thought he would do so openly, but since all of this was quite new to him, he didn’t mind.  

Before you could respond, a sharp whine resonated throughout the calm atmosphere. 

Tamaki crouches next to you, resting his forehead against the base of the tree.

“Say, Mommy dear?” The blonde quietly pouts, his voice just above a whimper. 

It takes everything in you not to giggle as you see Kyoya’s head fall slightly in defeat. But he lifts his pen off his paper and smiles softly, not bothering to look back at Tamaki. 

“What is it now, Daddy?”

Your lips fold between your teeth, cheekbones defining as you contain the laugh that bubbles in your chest.

Tamaki’s eyebrows stitch together, a downcast look on his face. “I have a new theory. I mean, it’s just my hypothesis, but it seems that by being in the same class, Hikaru and Kaoru are able to spend more time with Haruhi that I get to here at the club! This gives them a chance to get close to her, and if that happens-!”

You stand, shaking your head in sympathy as you interrupt your friend. “Tamaki…”

“You just now realized that?” Kyoya asks, leaving Tamaki completely shocked and speechless, deflating completely.

The prince watches you incredulously as a whiteboard appears out of absolute nowhere. Filing away his notebook, Kyoya’s posture straightens. He whips out a long pointer from his jacket pocket as you arrange two pie charts on the board. 

“According to my research,” Ootori begins, one hand casually in his pocket as he points to left pie chart, “in a single day, the twins spend roughly nine hours of class time with Haruhi.”

You join in, fingers wrapped around a second pointer, looking smart as you refer to the second, smaller chart. “Meanwhile, your contact with her is limited to a couple of hours of club activities.”

Kyoya’s hands move to adjust the frame of his glasses. “In other words, your involvement to Haruhi’s life each day amounts to no more than a mere three percent.”

You collapse the pointer in your fist and look at Tamaki with sympathy. “We’re so very sorry.”

But Tamaki springs up, hands over his ears, eyes shut, similar to a toddler.

“I don’t want to hear it! I don’t wanna hear it!” He shakes his head back and forth as tears spring from his eyes.” He rushes over to Haruhi, you and Kyoya following in his rushed footsteps.

“Listen Haruhi, I want you to stop hanging out with those shady twins from now on!”

You take on a confused look as the twins shout in protest.

“Shady?!”

“Yeah! Look at yourself, boss!”

Tamaki complains, backing away from Haruhi. You open your arms, used to being the one to calm him down from his tantrums. He hugs you but turns to Haruhi in your embrace, crying out to her.

“All Daddy wants is for you to go back to being the girl you used to be! For you to surround yourself with girlfriends and start leading a wholesome life!”

You roll your eyes in the hug, Tamaki forgetting that you are a girl, and you are also a friend of Haruhi’s. 

“Who’re you calling Daddy?” A tired Haruhi asks with an irk.

Tamaki points at her, one hand still wrapped around your shoulders. “So do it! Change back now! Change back right now!”

“Tamaki!” You say to him, pulling out from his arms and folding your own. “You need to calm down.” The blonde pales at your tone. 

“There isn’t much we can do anyway.” You remind him, resting your growing headache into delicate fingers. “Physical exams are the day after tomorrow.”

The twins nod, speaking in unison. “She’s going to be found out soon enough.”

Haruhi tilts her head. “Physical…exams?”

Kyoya’s eyebrows raise ever so slightly. “Oh, that’s right. I forgot all about that.”

Six of the seven hosts turn to look at Haruhi, each having your own reaction to the possibility of her no longer being able to be in the host club. It was hard enough to get permission from the school to allow you to be an official member, and although you all agreed it was sexist, you didn’t want to go through that trouble again. 

Haruhi thinks. “Then that means,” she raises a finger, coming to the conclusion that most of you had already figured out, “there’s no doubt. They’re gonna know I’m really a girl.”

:::

Moonlight lit your path as you stepped out of the obsidian Lexus that your family owned, walking up the steps to your home. It was large, not uncommon for someone as rich as your mother, and it was pristine, not uncommon for someone as particular as your father. Opening the grand double doors, you were met with elegant emptiness, the ivory tiles of the foyer reflecting the fact that you were the only one home. 

You sighed at the cold gusts surrounding you, already missing the warm air of your campus. It was nice to be away from everything for a while. 

Your footsteps echoed as you beelined for the kitchen. You hadn’t gotten a chance to snack at the event due to all of the marketing, so your neglected stomach had protested the entire ride home from the academy. 

Your eyes lingered on the framed pictures of your parents that were decorated around the rooms and hallways of your house. Some stilled memories depicted you as well, but for the majority, you were absent as your parents smiled back at you. 

Surely they were making more, wherever they were. 

You swung open the door to your fridge, fishing out some (f/s) and a bottle of (f/d). Kicking the fridge closed, you carried your snack and your school bag to your room. The bedroom was spacious and personalized, posters of (f/f) littered around the perimeter. It was the one room in the house your father didn’t fret over, upon your request. It was your space, and you argued that you were able to do whatever you wanted with it.  

Different creations and robotics littered one side of the large desk in your room. The business of technology was the environment you were going to inherit one day, but the inventive side of it had become a passion of yours. Raspberry Pis and exposed wiring detailed some of your best designs so far, but the club had always come first, so they were left unfinished. 

Your bag collapsed to the spot next to your door as you set your food on the nightstand. Sitting on your bed in the center of the room, you heaved a sigh of relief. 

While you were making the necessary steps to take better care of yourself, you noticed exhaustion settling into your joints as you let yourself sink further into your comforter. Today had been a big accomplishment, generating a larger income for the host club while also executing the event that you had been planning for the past couple days. That satisfied feeling seeped into your heart, and you reveled in it for a minute before resting your eyelids. 

You hadn’t realized you had drifted off before you were startled awake by a door shutting somewhere in your house. Your heart skipped a beat before you recognized your parent’s voices drifting through the hallways. 

Dragging your body off the comfort of the mattress, you leaned against your door frame as the married pair made their way to their own bedroom at the end of the corridor. 

“...this gap in the inventory, Marney, is essential to the launch of our new technology.” Your mom barked (n/l) in her bluetooth, your father trailing behind her with luggage piling on his shoulders and forearms. “If Rosalina and her team need to work overnight to make up the space, then so be it. I don’t even know how it got to be this bad, no one ever tells me anything.” 

She met your eyes and a tired smile made its way to her face. “Hey, baby.” The (h/c) woman whispered while rummaging through one of the bags, not wanting to interrupt her phone call. 

She pulled out a small bag and tossed it your way as her attention diverted back to her colleague, and your dad kept struggling along, giving a passing smile as he followed behind. 

One of the bags seemed to be wobbling from your Dad’s grasp, so you quickly set down the gift bag and rushed to grab it before it crashed onto the floor. He gave you an appreciative nod as you walked with him to their room, which was even more grand than the rest of the house. 

“How was your trip?” You question, generally speaking to both of them as you pile the luggage that you were carrying onto the growing mountain in the corner. 

“Good, sweetie, it was good.” Mom waved you off as she disappeared into the bathroom, clearly occupied with other things.

“What about you, Dad?” 

Your father glimpsed at you with his (e/c) eyes before sighing. 

“Fine.” His voice was thrown behind him as he began to unpack. “The hotel was not up to the standard we thought it would be.”

“Oh please, dear, it was a 5-star resort.”

“A 5-star resort with cheap towels and tardy room service.” He called to your mother, who already had the shower running. A phone rang on one of the counters, and your father’s attention was permanently elsewhere. 

As if you were never there, you slipped back through the door and into the hallway. Not like you expected them to notice. 

The small gift bag was waiting for you on the desk where you’d left it. Picking it from the array of computer parts, the paper crinkled as you reached inside. Your fingers grasped a novelty pin with the french flag, accompanied by a cheap outline of the Eiffel Tower and a heart. Underneath the touristy images, bold, red lettering spelled out ‘The City of Love’ in cursive font. 

Moving to the opposite wall of your room, you added it to your collection. The little things like these had become sentimental to you, since it was really the only thing your parents brought back for you from their trips. It was a piece of them you could have at all times, with you wherever they went. 

An array of pins looked back at you as you scanned the multitude of touristy postcards and mementos a like, wondering how something so meaningless to others had become so valuable to you. 

Thankfully, a ringtone broke your thoughts before your mind could spiral any deeper. 

You crossed your room to your bag on the floor and pulled out your phone, watching Kyoya’s picture flash in front of you as your phone vibrated in your palm. Confusion graced your features and a small hint of excitement bubbled up in your chest, but you ignored it. 

“Hey, Kyo.”

On the other side of the city, Kyoya sat at his desk, papers strewn out on the glass surface. The hand that was raking through his hair stopped when he heard your voice through his phone. His heart thumped at the nickname, but he willed it away. There were more important matters at hand.

“(Y/n). I need your help.”

Your eyebrows raised, and you sat on your bed once more. It wasn’t every day the Shadow King reached out for assistance.

“What do you need?” You ask, only slightly concerned. 

“I think we overextended our budget.” Something in you twisted at how exhausted his voice sounded. 

“What?” You stepped up to sit at your desk, your laptop charging in front of you. Flipping it open, you pulled up the spreadsheet you and Kyoya share, scrolling through the charts and tables in order to reach the total amount spent. 

Sure enough, the number you were looking at was in the red.

“How did this happen?” You question, searching for a miscalculation.

“It was my fault.” The boy sighed and leaned back in his chair, letting his hand snake behind his glasses to rub his eyes. “I have admittedly been slightly distracted these past couple of weeks and overestimated the amount of profit we would receive from the photobook sales.” 

“Distracted? That doesn’t sound like you.” 

“I haven’t really felt like myself, as of late.”

“Oh.” Unknowingly, you mirrored your best friend as you also relaxed into your chair, absorbing your attention into the man on the phone. “Is there something you need to-”

“No. There isn’t.” He interrupted you, his voice taking a tired, frustrated tone. “What I need is to fix this rift in the account in order to have any peace of mind for the next 5 days. I do not have the time for anything else right now.” 

“Well, I can understand that. But that doesn’t mean-”

“It means that there is nothing more important than the club’s finances.” 

You blinked, taken aback at how quickly things had turned south. You tried once again.

“Kyo, I was just saying that-”

“I don’t care about what you have to say about how I am supposed to feel.” 

There was silence coming from your end, and Kyoya realized how aggressive he sounded. The black haired man cursed himself for getting so defensive. He swallowed, knowing that he wasn’t supposed to talk like that to someone he cares so much for. 

“Kyoya.” A surprised tone drew out of your throat. 

He swallowed, his pride leading a debate on whether to apologize or not. 

“I’m sorry. I just…” He took a deep breath through his nose. “I value your advice, however, I would like to focus on the club’s finances.” 

A hand went through his hair as he was met with silence. His mind raced with more decent ways to apologize before a small laugh lifted from the cellular device. 

“Okay, Shadow King, I forgive you.” Chuckling through the nickname, you teased the ravenet. 

“Remember, unfortunately, that while your organizational skills are god-like, you are not God. You can’t change everything in only one night.” The tension in the air dissipated as you laughed at your own joke, and Kyoya unclenched his jaw. 

“Since when have I been named the Shadow King?” He irked an eyebrow, a lighter atmosphere falling around the both of you.

You shrugged in your chair, a small smile playing at your lips as you heard him relax. “I heard some of the servers call you that at the dance the other night. I thought it was fitting.”

Kyoya hummed as his mind flicked back to that blossom-filled night, the disgusting gestures and remarks those servers had made when they looked at you. He was pleased to know he had made an impression.

Your voice brought him back to the present. “And, if you want, I can bring in more guests tomorrow, help fill that gap in the budget. I haven’t been taking as many as I should lately.” You giggled sheepishly and put Kyoya on speaker so that you could send texts to all your regulars and some new recruits. 

There was a rattle as the megane touched his glasses, followed by a slow exhale into his reply. “It won’t solve the issue entirely, but it is a step in the right direction. I appreciate the ambition.” 

You purr as you send the last of the text messages, letting your head fall onto your desk as you rested your left cheek on the cool surface. Looking past your scrambled inventions, you noticed the beeping, blue numbers of your alarm clock. 23:44.

Your right cheek made contact with the table as you rotate your head, your nose nearly touching the phone in front of you. 

“How do you feel now?” A softer tone left your lips, as if reading the time had made your body aware of how tired you felt.

Kyoya softened at the tiredness in your voice. “I’m doing better, thank you.”

A sleepy smile played on your face. “So the world isn’t ending?” 

“Your sarcasm makes me like you much less.” There was a teasing lilt in his voice.

Laughing tiredly, you pick yourself up from your position. You take Kyoya off speaker and hold the phone close to your face once more. 

“Kyo, it is way too late right now.” Your voice is closer to him now, clearer. He barely registers that he needs to respond. 

“Hmm?” The Ootori son looks at his watch, realizing that while he was stressed over his work and got lost in your conversation, time left him completely. 

“Oh, yes.” Exhaustion bloomed in his bones as he blinked the dryness from his eyes. “I need to get some rest.” 

“Okay, well, goodnight then.” 

“Goodnight, (Y/n).”

You held the phone to your ear a moment longer to hear the sound of the line going dead. Shutting your laptop, you placed your phone on its charger before going through your usual night routine. Clean, 1000 thread count sheets awaited you as you turned off your lights and climbed into your huge bed. 

Glancing up behind you, the moonlight leaking through your window reflected off the pins lining your wall. A small pin of the Ootori Hospital logo sparkled as you drifted off to sleep. 

:::

“He must be having a great daydream!” Honey’s voice rings through the club room as the hosts watch Tamaki practically drool all over himself, completely lost in his own thoughts. 

“He’s kinda creeping me out.” Hikaru rolls his eyes as you stand next to him, nodding. 

“I don’t wanna know what goes on up there.” You say as the group nod in sync, affirming that Tamaki’s mind is a labyrinth of the unknown. 

You were preparing for your influx of guests for the day. You had signed on a lot of new recruits over the past couple class periods, which meant more people in the point system. Straightening out your uniform, you were excited to help the club in any way you could, even if it was just ‘a step in the right direction’. 

Tamaki suddenly snaps his head towards you, making you sweatdrop. 

“Envious? This is all part of my strategy.” He stands proudly and circles you, like a bird to its prey. 

“While you were blinded by your jealousy, I foresee the outcome of the charade.” Tamaki parks himself in front of you, posture straight and pompous. More than usual. 

“This anime is obviously a romantic comedy. Haruhi and I are the main characters. So that means that we are love interests.” 

“Oh yeah, then what are we?” The twins ask, eyebrows raising.

“You guys…!” He interrupts himself to draw a line on the floor, separating himself from the rest of you. “Are the homosexual supporting cast!” 

A deadpan look crosses your face as you make eye contact with Mori, who has the same straight-lipped expression. 

“You’ve gotta be kidding.” The Hitachiian’s exhale as they look at the line, then each other, then the blonde in front of them with hearts in his eyes. 

“Look, boss…” Hikaru starts, his face suddenly becoming serious. 

“I don’t think you get it.” Kaoru finishes with the same look. 

“If word gets out that Haru-chan is really a girl, then she won’t be able to be in the host club anymore!” Honey-senpai exclaims as he clutches Usa-chan to his chest.

“Whaaa?!” Tamaki’s eyes go wide as he widely gestures to you. “But (Y/n) is a girl and she is a host!” He whines, looking to you for help.

“Yes.” You say timidly. “But I was only an exception.”

Kyoya took this opportunity to share some history. “Host clubs, traditionally, only have male members, so in order for (Y/n) to be accepted as one, we had to get special permission from the Chairman.” Kyoya peered over his glasses at his princely friend. 

You gave Tamaki a knowing look as he pales. “It took a lot of convincing, to say the least.” 

Honey suddenly coos and grips your skirt, pulling your attention to him. “But, if Haru-chan started wearing girl’s clothes, then I bet she would be even cuter than she is now!”

You were confused before you saw Tamaki’s expression change out of the corner of your eye. He was put on the fence, and now was the time to push him over the edge.

Hikaru had a mischievous look on his face as he turned toward you. “She dressed like a girl in middle school right?”

You slowly caught on as you nodded. “Yeah, she must’ve been popular with all the boys.” Tamaki’s face fell from confused to jealous. 

Kyoya opened his notebook. “According to our investigative reports,” he gestured between the two of you, “someone would declare their undying love for her at least once a month.”

A flustered blush made its way to the prince’s cheeks.

“Oh, I see.” Kaoru rounded Tamaki’s shoulder, “So the boss wouldn’t be able to get close to her.”

Tamaki’s torture was punctuated by Hikaru. “But we’d be able to because we are in class with her all day long.” 

A quiet whimper squeaked out of the violet-eyed romantic as he made a determined fist. 

“No way.”

The grand double-door creaked open as Haruhi poked her head inside, flushed from running through the halls to make it on time. 

“Hey guys, sorry I’m late-”

“Don’t worry Haruhi!” You tried to stop him, but suddenly Tamaki was in her face and his hands were gripping her shoulders, tears gathering in his eyes. “No one will find out you’re a girl during tomorrow’s physical exams! So please promise you’ll stay our beloved secret princess!”

Haruhi’s eyes found yours as you shrugged, and motioned to just go along with it. 

The brunette blinked. “Sure.”

There is a blur of blonde and ginger, then suddenly you are watching as Tamaki organizes a plan of attack for the physical exam tomorrow. You lean over to Kyoya. “Where’d he get the whiteboard?”

Kyoya shrugs, still writing in his book as you watched Tamaki scribble a dark Expo™ Marker on the board, random circles and lines representing formations that only make sense to him. Haruhi looks on before getting your attention. 

“What are they doing?” She asks as Tamaki, the twins, and Honey all shout ideas left and right.

You sigh at their antics as you answer. “They are trying to find a way to save you from being outed during the exam tomorrow.” 

“That seems a little excessive.” She says as she turns to you, but Kyoya just hums into his notebook. 

“Maybe, but it is the only way to pay off your debt.” You elbow him in the side.

“It’s also because we want you to stay.” You say to her, but she seems lost in thought. 

“Well,” The honor student puts a finger up to her chin, “my balance is 5,333,332 yen.” She begins to laugh, dragging the attention from the entire group. “I guess I’ll have to come up with another way to pay you back!”

The twins turn to you. “Do something! The subject doesn’t appear to have any motivation!”

Your eyes widen as you look between your friends. But before you could do anything, Tamaki is shoving his finger in Haruhi’s direction. 

“Are you saying you hate being a host! That you hate this club!?”

Haruhi doesn’t hesitate. “To be honest, I would have to say yes.”

Tamaki blanches and hides in his corner. 

The commoner turns back to all of you, a smile on her face. “I mean you guys aren’t bad but if the word gets out that I’m a girl, then there’s nothing I can do, ya know?”

The twins push you forward, putting you on the front lines. 

“Quick, she doesn’t seem to care one way or the other.” Hikaru urges.

“We have to find a way to motivate her.” Kaoru orders. 

Your mind reels as you look around the club room, trying to find any inspiration to keep your friend in your club. You were getting desperate when you saw a small nudge of Mori’s head. Following his line of sight, a light bulb goes off when you see the small sushi buffet set up in the club room. 

“Fancy tuna.” You say as you whip your attention back to Haruhi just in time to see her eyes go wide. 

A new motivation plucks Tamaki from his emo corner, a creepy stare glazing over his eyes. 

“Oh, that’s right.” His lilting voice flowed as he crept closer to Haruhi. “You never got to try any during last episode’s party, did you~?”

The twins and Honey tease Haruhi with scenarios of the delicacy finally entering her grasp as she swallows, finally admitting defeat.

“Am I really gonna get to try it?”

A relieved smile crossed your face before you caught a glimpse of the whiteboard again, wondering just how your club was supposed to pull this off.

[reflections-in-a-critical-eye]

Hello

I am here to rant and lose my mind because of Park Jimin for a while and I want to know if I'm the only one feeling this....There are people who are extremely quiet since Tailor of chaos dropped....no comment,no acknowledgement at all....I can't help but keep on wondering if people are intimidated by Jimin....I know I'm not the only who connects with what Jimin is saying 🌈🌈🌈People in this fandom are full of internalized homophobia, fetishizers,ignorant people.....and I just...chapter two is definitely different....it's like to me...at this point....I prefer quality over quantity Army....the more people join...th more it gets stained and nasty and people aren't even trying to understand the people they claim to love....I see people are uncomfortable....I am talking about this from how I've seen my country's fan base reactions....it's just....they are mostly tiktok Army's ,y/n and fetisherzers...and as much as they like to pretend they are okay with everything that represents lgbtq....they cower away and build walls not wanting to understand Jimin's concept....

To be honest....I haven't been okay since the glove hand dropped,and connecting the dots of his process......and this just....I was so elated and anticipating his photofolio to drop but I wasn't ready for that....the thought provoking concept....challenging you...the watcher...jsjskqkskskskiss.....HIS MIND....HIS FREAKING GENIUS MIND 😭😭😭😭😭THE DETAILS..KDKSKAKKSKWKQQK.....I AM JUST A MERE INSIGNIFICANT HUMAN BUT HE HAS ME ON TRANCE LIKE EXPERIENCE....HE'S RENDERED ME SPEECHLESS, HIS LEFT ME STUNNED,AND WRECKED AND RAVAGED AND CONSUMED.....I CANT LOOK AWAY....I can't stop wanting for more and more and just get lost in him😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I wanna hear your thoughts on this.....from a queer lense🌙💛EVERYBODY IN EARTH SHOULD BOW DOWN AT HIS FEET‼️

Anon 2

I am getting more and more intrigued by Jimin's photobook and I might have to try to buy it, lol. The way the photobook is described:

"This photobook created based on Jimin’s own ideas, unveils different moods Jimin creates from the same costumes, the strength Jimin has discovered in himself, the meaning of light in his confusing consciousness, the moment Jimin’s inner self and persona finally met and his chaotic and finally, an immature journey to finding the true “me”."

And the "Jimin’s never-seen inner self visualized in four topics – black, light and darkness, white, color : freedom."

The color:freedom is... I just have more and more questions at this point. He really makes you want to know everything. (And as being part of the lgbt myself, I can't help but draw theories I probably shouldn't, I'm projecting, I know, but it is still very interesting the way Jimin talks about his inner journey. He hasn't shown much, but what he has, has been quite relatable.)

The level of enthusiasm, intrigue, confusion is through the roof here, so I decided to answer both of you in one post because you're touching on the same subject.

First anon, I had no idea that some parts of this fandom are more silent about Jimin's photo-folio. It doesn't reflect the reception I saw, but I guess it all depends on what we follow and what shows up in everyone's curated timeline. Either way, I think that overall, the release of the teasers was a success and had quite an impact, at least for those who are open for appreciation.

As to the second ask, I think that looking at a photoshoot and the message that is trying to convey, along with the photo-folio description, it is bound to be interpreted through whatever lens the audience sees fit. This is a concept focused entirely on identity and how Jimin wants to be perceived. So, in this case, it was made quite clear that the art is a reflection of the artist. That much we know because Jimin said so. But as with all art, and here we have photography, the meaning is also created through interpretation. At least that's my approach and one that I've talked about in the past in various occasions. And if you, second anon, can relate to it in connection to your identity and Jimin's own inner journey, then that's one legitimate way of looking at it. I'm also not denying that projecting is definitely a thing and let's say, it can be detrimental in some cases, especially when it takes away the possibility of that piece being either about something else, or it conveys a multitude of meanings and it's much more complex. But as long as we, the audience, keep that in mind, I see no harm. The message might as well be just that, especially if there are recognizable elements that can be interpreted through a queer lens.

We also need to keep in mind that no artist needs to be completely straightforward when it comes to the methods used when they want to express something. A work based on one's identity can take many shapes and forms and the message doesn't need to be spoon fed or served on a silver platter because the only way everyone will get it is if they're hit in the head with it. Some will have no issue with accepting something that at the end of the day, will remain open to interpretation and not see that as a bad thing and others will not. The best approach is to listen and observe what Jimin has to say and I believe that adding this recent photo-folio into a larger context and everything else Jimin did in connection to art, identity and his own words about his journey, should be sufficient.

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New Dyna hyper key set! It’s funny how like, we clown in trigger it does sell somehow. Like IIRC it was higher than Z- That said. Did a poorly received rider or Sentai season do amazing in sales?

the thing about Ultra is that iirc EVERY new gen series does better sales-wise than the last. Trigger was the best-selling series, but before that Z was, and before that Taiga was, and etc. I'm sure we'll find out in a few months that Decker has reached a new high for Ultraman (Shin especially will have helped overall merch sales that year). This isn't to, like, strip Trigger's toyline of any merit on its own; but that is the situation for Ultra

I guess it depends on how you'd define 'poorly received' and what fanbase you're looking at. Like, the obvious example would be how Zi-O has a very mixed reception among adult rider fans, but it's the best-performing Kamen Rider toyline to date. Lupat is a funny situation where the toyline did very badly, but the show was very popular and it done well in merchandise such as photobooks and charms etc that adult fans tend to buy more; which is why it continues to get attention