#naoki ikuta

[despair-to-future-arcs]

Dunno if i trust these guys..

...Tsurugi? What should we do, should we trust their claim?

...

Hey, why are you being quiet - I thought Sachi told you guys that she's related to the Kisaragi's!

Ye-Yeah, we've been running constantly and saw the helicopter here so we figure we come here.

Sorry but do you guys have any proof that she is? I was told that she was dead so you could be impersonating one of them.

The hell?! Are you crazy? We've been running for a year or 2 trying to find a place to hide, you can't just expect us to-!

No no, I think he is correct to assume us and I think it's better we show proof...

Huh? But Mrs. Kisaragi... are you sure?

I think so as well, given these kids likely went through something horrible as well. We should offer proof; Sachi dear, you have the evidence?

Yeah if you don't mind...

*pulls on the images* Here, this should be enough evidence for you...

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These are photos of our families, the thing is that we were held hostage by these people and were able to escape, our families were endanger and all we can do is run.

Which one of us saw a helicopter head here and I figure that my nephew and niece must of landed here, so please help us.

*looks at the photos* ...They don't look to be photoshopped, Tsurugi what do you think?

Let me see... *looks at the photos*

Wait, that's... that's the student council!

Wait so these guys use to attend Hope's Peak Academy as well?

Yeah they did, they were our seniors from Class 76 and 77, all I knew was they they got expelled but Yamato say they died during the tragedy of Hope's Peak which Junko Enoshima held and capture the families, forcing them to kill each other with only Soshun being the sole survivor who later killed himself.

So you all are the family members of the student council? How did you manage to escape?

Well we got out thanks to these 2; Mr. Kashiki and Mrs. Saihara, we all were able to leave but not all of us made it sadly...

Yeah and we saw that our families and love ones were force to kill each other! We had to escape and get outta here.

Exactly, w-we really have nowhere else to go! So can you please let us stay here until help arrives?

...I'm really sorry for your lost, you... you all must of suffer really badly.

[luna-rainbow]

aug 2020 jdorama

It's confusing times for the Jdrama world, as TV stations scramble to cope with the void created by cancelled Olympics while simultaneously trying to cobble shows together while restrictions are occurring. The disconnect between Japanese variety shows - where strict social distancing and handwashing is evident - and the drama world is stark, with all of the dramas I've seen so far this year trying to ignore what's happening in the real world. August 2020 saw some popular works come to an end. BG 2 finished up rating 15.6% while the much awaited Haken no Hinkaku rated a comparatively disappointing 12.7%. New on the block is the sequel to Hanzawa Naoki, which is holding its ratings above 20%. I tried for what must be the 3rd or 4th time to watch this series, but still could not get through the first episode. That is not to say this series is without merits, only that I'm probably too ignorant of economics and business to appreciate it. I've also watched the first episode of Keiji 7-nin 6th season, and I don't have much to say about it except that the quality remains consistently good across the seasons, so a good watch if police procedurals is your thing. Ryuu no Michi Stars: Tamaki Hiroshi and Takahashi Issei Synopsis: the owner of a factory and his wife committed suicide after being driven into debt by a large company. His twin sons attempt to get revenge ~20 years later. I couldn't finish the first episode, even on fast forward. These are 2 amazing actors, but maybe I'm just not in the mindset for revenge dramas. Takahashi portraying Tamaki's role prior to "plastic surgery" was an impressive act. The plot feels like Ouroboros (with Oguri Shun and Ikuta Toma), but the stakes feels much higher because neither of the main characters actually have much power or authority. I really miss seeing Tamaki in mainstream stuff, but lately he seems to be committed to dark stories about broken people. Hopefully his October drama Gokushu Fudou would be a nice return to more light-hearted themes. Watashi no Kaseifu Nagisa-san Stars: Tabe Mikako, Oomori Nao Synopsis: Aihara Mei is a high achiever in the pharmaceutical company she works in, but has no time (and no capability) to manage her domestic affairs. A male housekeeper Nagisa shows up on her 28th birthday. A bit of a dark horse this season and possibly reflective of a time where the general audience just wants something sweet and happy, this drama managed to rate ~13% despite its leads not being huge. I've quite liked Oomori in a couple of dramas I've seen previously but it's unusual to see him in a rom-com. He brings an affable sweetness and innocence that not many Ossans can manage at that age. There's quite a lot of cute comical moments, and is well worth the time if you just want something to take your mind off the craziness going on outside. Oyabaka Seishun Hakusho Stars: Muro Tsuyoshi, Nagano Mei Synopsis: Obika Taro single-handedly brought up his daughter after his wife passed away. Very concerned that his daughter will now go to a co-ed college after having had all of her education in a single sex school, he enrols in college to keep an eye on her. This has all the trademarks of Fukuda Yuuichi, so if you enjoyed the Yuusha Yoshihiko series, or Kyou kara ore wa! (or Saiki Kusuo no Saina or Gintama) then this is for you. Otherwise, the humour might be a bit hard to get into. It's full of WTF moments but as often is the case with his movies or shows, the pacing always seems just a tad off-kilter, so that there are moments of slowness, moments of a joke going on for too long, and moments where you haven't had a chance to appreciate the laugh before it spins away into something else. Part of that I suspect is because he relies a lot on his actors to ad-lib for comical effect. To that end, Muro Tsuyoshi is great, but not everyone is able to bounce off him. A bit surprised by Aragaki Yui's appearance (maybe she wanted to pick up an easy job in the lull?) but would love if this was a gateway for her appearing in Gintama 3, if that ever happens.

[waha-no-baka]

Hanazakari no kimitachi e # Bloc Technique Titre original : 花ざかりの君たちへ, Hanazakari no kimitachi e Autres titres : hana kimi, parmis eux Genre : comédie, lycée, amour, amitié Auteur : Nakojo Hisaya dans le manga hana kimi ou parmis eux (dispo en france) Réalisation : Matsuda Shigeruchi, Tsuzuki Junichi, Sato Genta Pays d’origine : Japon Chaine de diffusion : Fuji Television Nombre de saisons : 1 Nombre d’épisodes : 12 épisodes un SP une emission Durée : 54 minutes Date de diffusion : 3 juillet 2007 – 18 septembre 2007 (2008 pour le SP) Site Web officiel : Musique : Opening : Ikenai Taiyou – Orange Range; Ending : Peach – Ai Ōtsuka # Mon Synopsis Ashiya Mizuki , une jeune japonaise de 16 ans vit avec ses parents aux USA. Quand elle apprend que Sano Izumi, un champion de saut en hauteur dont elle est réellement fan ne sautera plus, elle fuit au Japon pour integrer le même lycée que lui afin de le remotiver. Seulement le lycée en question est un lycée pour monsieur… Mais bon, ça ne va pas la déranger !!! Puisqu’elle va se travestir en gars et se faire passer pour tel… Et au final, elle va partager la chambre de son idole et vivre une vie de lycéen pas tout a fait normal… Oui, dans ce lycée, ça ne se passe pas vraiment normalement :/ Trois dortoirs s’affrontent pour avoir des privilèges……. Ce qui n’aidera pas Ashiya a garder son secret… Et surtout pas Nakatsu Shuichi qui va commencer a développer des sentiments…. # Mon Avis Un triangle amoureuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuux !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \o/ Bon l’histoire est pas bien compliquée mais au final y’a pas mal de rebondissements, d’humour… Les personnages sont attachants et amusants. L’ambiance est délirantes, des petites touches d’effets spéciaux augmentent cette touche humour :p j’ai pas lu le manga donc je peux pas trop dire si c’est mieux ou pas mais je me suis vraiment amusée a suivre cette histoire…. Les combats entre dortoirs donnent des défis bien marrant :p Je le conseille a tous quoi !!!! A j’ajoute qu’il y a très peu de filles dans ce drama !!! plaisir pour les yeux les filles :p # Avis d’Hikari Trop délire Hana Kimi!! XD Je regarde pas souvent les dramas (plutôt « au passage » quand mes soeurs visionnent) mais celui-là j’ai bien aimé. L’histoire paraît simplette comme ça mais c’est tellement drôle XD En plus j’adore l’actrice, elle joue super bien (La première fois je l’avait vu dans le rôle de Nobuta, le gros changement avec Mizuki! Oo) # Distribution Principaux Maki Horikita – Ashiya Mizuki Shun Oguri – Sano Izumi Tôma Ikuta – Nakatsu Shuichi Dortoir 1 Yuma Ishigaki : Tennouji Megumi, leader du dortoir 1 Mitsuomi Takahashi – Daikokucho Mitsuomi Kouhei Takeda – Kitahanada Kouhei Ryohei Suzuki – Akashi Souichiro Yuuichi Sato – Tetsukayama Shota Ryo Hayakawa – Gotenzan Sakyo Kouji Matsushita – Shojaku Ren Sousuke Nishiyama – Shichido Souma Tatsuya Hagiwara – Ishikiri Hiroto Dortoir 2 Maki Horikita : Mizuki Ashiya Shun Oguri – Sano Izumi Tôma Ikuta – Nakatsu Shuich Mizushima Hiro – Nanba Minami, leader du dortoir 2 Ryo Kimura – Senri Nakao Okada Masaki – Sekime Kyogo Yusuke Yamamoto – Kayashima Taiki Shunji Igarashi – Noe Shinji Junpei Mizobata – Saga Kazuma Hiromi Sakimoto – Kyobashi Shota Chiyo – Yodoyabashi Taichi Ryo Tajima – Ranzan Jyo Enoku Shimegi – Tannowa Kyoichi Hikaru Okada – Takaida Mutsumi Jun Ikeda – Kamishinjo Itsuki Keisuke Shibazaki – Minase Manato Dortoir 3 Nobuo Kyou – Himejima Masao Oscar,leader du dortoir n3 Keisuke Kato – Yao Hikaru Toshihiko Watanabe – Imamiya Noboru Yuta Takahashi – Shijyo Haruki Shouichi Matsuda – Kuzuha Junnosuke Naoki Miyata – Saiin Tsukasa Yasuhisa Furuhara – Ogimachi Taiyou Naoya Ojima – Kaizuka Kouhei Kouta Suzuki – Uenoshiba Souta Yuuya Nakata – Katahiranotsuji Ken Hiroshi Kawakami – Korien Genji Hibari Four Mayuko Iwasa – Hanayashiki Hibari Madoka Matsuda – Kishizato Juri Mirei Kiritani – Amagasaki Kanna Manami Kurose – Imaike Komari Airi Taira – Abeno Erika Personnel du lycée Takaya Kamikawa : Umeda Hokuto, médecin du lycée Seiko Matsuda – Tsubaki, principale du lycée Susumu Kobayashi – Yoshioka Takashi Ukaji – Sawatari, secrétaire de la principale Autres Mahiru Konno – Hara Akiha Yuu Shirota – Kagurazaka Makoto Yoshinori Okada – Ashiya Shizuki Shunsuke Daito – Sano Shin Tags : #drama #Hanazakari_no_kimitachi_e #hana_kimi #parmis_eux #comédie #lycée #amour #amitié #Nakojo_Hisaya #Matsuda_Shigeruchi #Tsuzuki_Junichi #Sato_Genta #Fuji_Television Lien vers la fiche : http://bit.ly/2tg3JOW http://bit.ly/2GfWpeZ

[lollipopicecreamcake]

JAPANESE DORAMA QUICK REVIEW/NOTES

I have done the movies list before and now I feel like how about the doramas hehe well anyway as always these are all my opinions, we all have different opinions so don’t take this too seriously. Doing this 4 dorama per post just like before with the movies.

Here we go~

OUROBOROS  |  RATING: 10/10

- Shun Oguri x Toma Ikuta reunion - This ended in a not so happy way but nonetheless I liked the story - The story was interesting and keep you on thinking who is the real culprit, what will happen to this and that etc

QUARTET  |  RATING: 9.5/10

- Even though the group is a string quartet the story actually only had a few things about music - I like how each character had their issues and how each of the four had an unrequited love tho it wasn't that much given attention - This dorama had all sorts of elements and different story for each of the four yet the writer (or whoever that was thinking about the flow of the story) connected each story perfectly - So you ask why 9.5 only, this is due to the fact that Iemori and Suzume looked sooooo cute together but no it had to be an unrequited love 

TAISETSU NA KOTO WA SUBETE                                                                KIMI GA OSHIETE KURETA  |  RATING: 8/10

- I hated Takei Emi's character here. Well yeah she had issues but I think that’s never an excuse to try to ruin a relationship. - Naoki love Natsuki purely better than Shuji - Erika Toda's character Natsuki, I really respect her, how strong she was and all despite everything. - The story isn't your typical teacher-student love its something deeper and sadder I think

USO NO SENSOU  |  RATING: 9/10

- Revenge? Justice? Idk really how to describe this but it was ineresting and exciting how the lead guy face head on the family of the man who murdered his family - The ending was good tho I do not want to spoil much but it was not how you expected it to be

>>>Check this tag for the movies and this one for the dorama

[banyaro-eng]

New Rarity: EXR Cards

EXR is a new card rarity, higher than SSR, originally introduced in the ranking event, “TANABATA GIGS Turn That Man Into A Bandman.”

These cards are usually available as aid for a new event and come with a special character song upon acquisition.

※ List contains first batch of EXR cards released. Additional EXR cards shall either be in the event posts or have a new post altogether.

Preview Songs

In the Gacha page, tap on the “Preview” Button to show the list of songs that come with the EXR Cards.

You can listen to the songs upon tapping on any song on the list. These songs will also be listed on your LIVE Selection screen but will be grayed out until you acquire the required EXR.

TANABATA GIGS Turn That Man Into A Bandman EXR Gacha Cards

EXR Yamato Shinonome [Protecting Fist] Leader Skill: [GROOVE Risk Bonus] All Member’s GROOVE boost by 60% while LIFE will be reduced by 50% Main Skill: [Even If We’re Apart] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each GROOVE card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“on my mark” by BLAST Vocals: Youji Ikuta (Yamato Shinonome) Lyrics, composition, arrangement: Shota Horie (PENGUIN RESEARCH)

EXR Ray Cephart [Declaration of Determination] Leader Skill: [BEAT Energy Power] All Member’s BEAT boost by 60% while life is above 80% Main Skill: [Clown And Gratitude] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each BEAT card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“Clown” by OSIRIS Vocals: Natsuki Hanae (Ray Cephart) Lyrics, arrangement: Gouki Ohtsuka Composition: Akihito Tanaka

EXR Yoshimune Tokuda [The Successor’s Style] Leader Skill: [Risk Guard] Damage Block boost by 70% while All Member’s score down by 30% Main Skill: [Feelings You Can’t Abandon] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each MELODY card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“Waratte yare!” (Just Laugh!) by Fairy April Vocals: Shouma Yamamoto (Yoshimune Tokuda) Lyrics: Kanon Wakeshima Composition, Arrangement: Takahiro Furukawa

EXR Mint [Aim For The Top!] Leader Skill: [Hyper Combo Bonus] Combo Bonus boost by 100% while All Member’s score down by 40% Main Skill: [The Heart To Conquer] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each MELODY card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“Sensha no Koushin ~When The Chariots Go Marching In~” (Chariot’s March ~When The Chariots Go Marchin In~) by Cure2tron Vocals: Rie Murakawa (Mint) Lyrics: Naoki “naotyu-” Chiba, Kenichi Chiba Composition・Arrangement: Naoki “naotyu-” Chiba

THE! TETSUWAN! GIGS Swimsuit Dispossession Island EXR Gacha Cards

EXR Teppei Shirayuki [The Shape of Happiness] Leader Skill: [Risk Guard] Damage Block boost by 70% while All Member’s score down by 30% Main Skill: [Friends And Family] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each GROOVE card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“seek and find” by BLAST Vocals: Haruki Ishiya (Teppei Shirayuki) Lyrics, composition, arrangement: Shota Horie (PENGUIN RESEARCH)

EXR Kyo Takara [Poetry of the Stars] Leader Skill: [Concentrate] Leader’s score boost by 250% Main Skill: [Determination To Shine] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each BEAT card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“Desert Hope” by OSIRIS Vocals: Masanori Kobayashi (Kyo Takara) Lyrics, Composition, arrangement: Gouki Ohtsuka

EXR Kazuma Nanase [The Guiding Moon] Leader Skill: [Concentrate] Leader’s score boost by 250% Main Skill: [Illuminated By The Sun] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each MELODY card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“blue moon” by Fairy April Vocals: Kaito Ishikawa (Kazuma Nanase) Lyrics: Kanon Wakeshima Composition, Arrangement: Takahiro Furukawa

EXR Yukiho [Secrets] Leader Skill: [Regeneration] Recover life by 1% per 1-second. Main Skill: [Anxiety and Expectation] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each MELODY card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“Sakasama Hysteria” (Upside-down Hysteria) by Cure2tron Vocals: Kaede Yuasa (Yukiho) Lyrics: hotaru(TaWaRa) Composition・Arrangement: Naoki “naotyu-” Chiba

Ano-Uta GIGS We Will Never Forget The Singing Voice We Heard On That Day EXR Gacha Cards

EXR Sousuke Maki [Two People On Different Shores] *temporary name Leader Skill: [Hyper Combo Bonus] Combo Bonus boost by 100% while All Member’s score down by 40% Main Skill: [Effort And Prodigy] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each GROOVE card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“heart beat” by BLAST Vocals: Toshiki Masuda (Sousuke Maki) Lyrics, composition, arrangement: Shota Horie (PENGUIN RESEARCH)

EXR Makoto Kurusu [Pure Essence] Leader Skill: [Risk Guard] Damage Block boost by 70% while All Member’s score down by 30% Main Skill: [Physical Condition Management Course] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each BEAT card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“wolf” by OSIRIS Vocals: Yuuma Uchida (Makoto Kurusu) Lyrics: Gouki Ohtsuka Composition, Arrangement: Luca

EXR Misato Toudou [Hanged Heart] Leader Skill: [MELODY Risk Bonus] All Member’s MELODY boost by 60% while LIFE will be reduced by 50% Main Skill: [Patience] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each MELODY card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“Go for it!” by Fairy April Vocals: Yusuke Kobayashi (Misato Toudou) Lyrics: Kanon Wakeshima Composition, Arrangement: Takahiro Furukawa

EXR Miley ["Boku” And “Ore”]. Leader Skill: [One-For-All] Except for the Leader, all Member’s score boost by 85%. Main Skill: [Overcome Difficulties] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each MELODY card included in the band for 6 seconds.

*Both Boku and Ore are male pronouns used to refer to oneself but Boku is less masculine that even tomboyish girls can use them and it would still be grammatically correct. Earlier in the stories, C2t keeps reminding Miley to use Boku instead of his usual Ore.

“Tomorrow, Tomorrow” by Cure2tron Vocals: Tomoyo Kurusawa (Miley) Lyrics: Uran. Composition・Arrangement: Naoki “naotyu-” Chiba

School Paradise 2017 GIGS Are you Fairy？

EXR Tsubasa Saeki [A Gentle Goodbye] Leader Skill: [GROOVE Energy Power] All Member’s GROOVE boost by 60% while life is above 80% Main Skill: [Family] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each GROOVE card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“life is a paradox” by BLAST Vocals: Daiki Yamashita (Tsubasa Saeki) Lyrics: Shota Horie (PENGUIN RESEARCH) Composition, Arrangement: John Kanda (PENGUIN RESEARCH)

EXR Shin Koganei [Heart of Justice] Leader Skill: [BEAT Risk Bonus] All Member’s BEAT boost by 60% while LIFE will be reduced by 50% Main Skill: [Sea’s Violent Spirit*] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each MELODY card included in the band for 6 seconds

*It’s another way of writing otogoki(男気) meaning “manly spirit” or “chivalrous spirit” but ever so rarely. It can also be used to refer to a violent nature. Think JJBA. I don’t know the story though so need context.

“Believe in yourself” by OSIRIS Vocals: Yuuichirou Umehara (Shin Koganei) Lyrics: Gouki Ohtsuka Composition: KAKKY Arrangement: Gouki Ohtsuka

EXR Asahi Ootori [Sunshine Mind] Leader Skill: [Hyper Combo Bonus] Combo Bonus boost by 100% while All Member’s score down by 40% Main Skill: [Animals and Peoples’ Feelings] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each MELODY card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“yellow sunlight” by Fairy April Vocals: Shouta Aoi (Asahi Ootori) Lyrics: Kanon Wakeshima Composition, Arrangement: Takahiro Furukawa 

EXR Shelly [Night Empress] Leader Skill: [MELODY Energy Power] All Member’s MELODY boost by 60% while life is above 80% Main Skill: [Ideal Singing Voice] 50% chance of activation upon 50 successful taps, increasing score by 5% for each MELODY card included in the band for 6 seconds.

“ONE WAY ROAD” by Cure2tron Vocals: Asami Tano (Shelly) Lyrics: hotaru(TaWaRa) Composition・Arrangement: Naoki “naotyu-” Chiba

[sadakagane]

世界で一番孤独なLover - Chapter 1

Fukagawa Mai, a girl who looks rather more mature than most girls her age, didn’t get much sleep last night. Her sister who was studying at a branch of the rival school, had fever last night and thus, she stayed up all night caring for her. She was running to catch the morning train, trying to get in school early. As the doors were closing, she managed to jump inside the train car before it closed. She then sat on a free seat nearest to the doors, not caring about the world. She was feeling dizzy, her head was faltering left and right. She then fell asleep, her head resting on a male student’s shoulder. 

The male student in question was Hashimoto Naoki. He was reading a History Book he borrowed from the Library yesterday. Marukyu stopped reading then glanced at the sleeping Maimai on his shoulder, a faint smile forming on his lips. He then continued reading the book. Everything continued to be this way until they were nearing their stop. Marukyu then looked at Maimai. “Fukagawa-san, we’re nearing the Nogizaka Station. Please wake up.” Marukyu said with his usual stoic voice. 

Maimai then slowly opened her eyes then saw that her head was resting on his shoulder. Shocked, she then rose from her seat then bowed at him twice. “I’m really sorry! I thought my head was resting at the glass!”

Marukyu rose from his seat. “It’s alright. Did you get enough sleep last night?” He asked, looking at her face, paler than usual.

“Not much. I had to take care of my sister. She was sick last night.” She rose from her bowing position, looking at Marukyu.

A slight frown could be seen on Marukyu’s lips. “You should go to the Infirmary later. I’ll go with you.”

Maimai shook her head politely. “It’s okay. I can handle myself.”

“NOGIZAKA STATION. NOGIZAKA STATION. PASSENGERS WHO ARE TRAVELLING TOWARDS NOGIZAKA PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL, PLEASE ALIGHT AT THIS STATION.” The automated announcer sounded. The doors then opened.

Maimai walked out of the Train Car then tapped out her Train Card at the Terminal Exit. Marukyu followed her to make sure she doesn’t faint anywhere along the way.

Meanwhile in Shiraishi’s Apartment, he was woken up by his sister. “Ma~i! Wake up! You’re gonna be late again- Wait… WE’RE GONNA BE LATE AGAIN!” his sister said, panicking.

He opened his eyes slowly, then closed again, and then it opened in shock. “Oh geez! You should’ve woken me up earlier, Sayuri!”

“I have been trying to for the last 45 minutes. I was even thinking of performing an Apocalypto by slitting your throat and sacrificing it to Hatsune Miku!” Sayuri, or Matsumura Sayuri, Shiraishi Mai’s fraternal twin, answered. Their parents had been divorced since Middle School and their parents decided to let them stay together after Middle School because they’re really close to the point where some teachers think they were on the border of being close siblings and incest. However, it was clear between the two that they were just siblings. Sayuri, the younger twin, belongs to the Top 10 students of their section while Shiraishi belonged to top 10 flunkers of the section.

“Oh come on. You love me too much to do that, Sayuri.” he said then dashed to the lavatory, showered for 5 minutes, grabbed some bread in the fridge then went back to his room.

Sayuri, who was already dressed up and ready to go, was still waiting for his brother to get ready. Her uniform, a white blouse with a violet lace, tied into a ribbon under a grey-colored vest, the skirt is the same color as her vest. Shiraishi finally went out of his room. The boy's uniform consists of a Grey Blazer with white lines on the ends, a standard long sleeve shirt, a grey vest matching the color of their blazer, and a pair of grey trousers. Unlike normal students however, he seldom wears his long sleeve shirt and vest, and normally goes to school wearing a white t-shirt inside his blazer.

* * *

Inside the room, the class is further divided into 3 social classes. The Top notchers, the middle rankers, and the flunkers. The Top notchers are composed of their Class Valedictorian, Nakada Kana, the Class Salutatorian, Akimoto Manatsu, the geeky Ito Kai, the idolish Nakamoto Himeka, the extremely silent Suzuki Akira, the oh-so-perfect Hashimoto Naoki, the unfashionable Sasaki Kotoko, the normal-looking Higuchi Hina, the Student Council Vice President Ikuta Eric, and the happy-go-lucky Matsumura Sayuri. They were busy reading books for today’s lecture at the front seats.

The middle-rankers, Takarazuka Club’s Saito Chiharu, the parttime Office lady Shinuchi Mai, Archery club’s Matsui Ren, the overly serious Wakatsuki Yuuki, Softball Captain Eto Misa, the Cheerleader, Ito Nene, the motherly Fukagawa Mai, the perverted Saito Yuuri, the Student Council President Sakurai Reika, Otaku Club’s Ikoma Reito, the loud Nagashima Seiryuu, the wicked tongued Kawago Hiro, Otaku Club’s Nishino Nanase, Otaku Club’s Inoue Sayuri, and the singer of the class, Kawamura Mahiro. This group was concentrated on chatting with their friends and doing their various hobbies, with the exception of Ren because firing arrows inside the classroom is now a serious offense after he inadvertently hit a teacher squarely in the buttocks. That teacher in question was Himura Yuki-sensei, their teacher in Japanese Literature. He has been in the hospital for about a month now. They are positioned at the middle seats.

The Flunkers; Shiraishi Mai, Hori Mio, Ito Marika, Hoshino Minami, Saito Asuka, Yamato Rina, Kitano Hinako, Nojo Ami, Hatanaka Seira, and of course, the Queen of the flunkers, Wada Maaya. This group is busy checking their phones, doodling on the tables, and even sleeping. They are found sitting at the back of the class.

Okada-sensei then went inside the room. He then looked at the students at the front seat and at the students at the back seats. “Okay, everyone! Let’s start the homeroom! I’d like to discuss about the Flunkers’ Tutorial System!” Okada-sensei joyfully announced. This earned a unanimous sigh from the Flunkers. “Now, now… It’s not the usual Tutorial class wherein you’re all being taught by a Cram School teacher at the same time. I know you got sick of Osamu-sensei’s lectures, Wada-kun!” he added.

“Good! Now who’s going to be the tutor?” Wada asked.

“Good question, Wada-kun! You’re all going to be taught by the Top notchers of the section! Clap your hands, everyone!” Okada-sensei happily replied. There was an uncomfortable amount of silence in the whole class room. “Now, pair yourselves up!” Okada said then watched what happened.

Wada immediately went to Nakada, Nojo begged Hashimoto Naoki in dogeza form. As Maiyan was going to his sister, Sayurin was immediately hugged by the innocent Hoshino MInami from the back. Sayurin then pinched her cheeks and yelled, “Of course I’d be your tutor, you cute lil’ thing!” Hatanaka went to Higuchi Hina and begged for her help. Ito Kai approached his friend Hori. Kitano approached Suzuki in his seat and asked him to be his tutor. Suzuki replied with a nod. Ito Marika obviously paired up with Nakamoto Himeka. Yamato approached Ikuta, who was more than happy to help her. Sasaki, trying to find the last female who hasn’t found a partner yet, ended up with Saito Asuka. Thinking that the whole flunkers had paired up with the members of the Top notchers, told them to write their names on the list. After the pairs had signed in. Okada counted the list. “Hey! This is only 9! I’m missing a pair-“ he then saw that Shiraishi and Akimoto hadn’t paired up with anyone. “Harvard-kun, you wouldn’t mind pairing up with Shiraishi-kun, right?”

Akimoto, also known as Harvard, who was calculating the angle of the her next physics experiment from her laptop, looked at Okada-sensei, nodded, then went back to what she was doing.

“Well then! Please start your tutorials today, students!” Okada then ended the homeroom and started his class, Trigonometry. The Classes went on smoothly.

* * *

The classes had already ended. Hashimoto went to the Student Council for their weekly meetings. The moment he entered, he saw Nanamaru sobbing. He went to her side and asked her what happened.

She then showed her left hand’s index finger. “I accidentally stapled myself, Hashimoto-kun.” Nishino answered, gently wiping the tears from her right eye. Hashimoto then checked his pockets for a bandaid he had been saving for baseball practice. “Nishino-san, please endure this for a bit.” He then removed the staple and placed the bandaid over the wound. He then patted her head. “There, there.” Unlike the usual frown he shows everyone, a gentle smile could be seen on his face.

Nishino then beamed at him. “Thank you, Hashimoto-kun.” She then remembered something. "By the way, you’re not teaching Nojo-san today?” She asked.

Hashimoto then checked the books for something he could read. “She told me she had plans today so I’m attending the meeting.” He then sat down on the chair near him.

Ikuta then entered the room. He just looked at the two then did his signature move, the Ikutarian wave. “Ikuta~ria-“ Hashimoto then threw the book at him which hit his head. “Oww! Hashimoto-kun, I was just kidding!” he answered while touching the lump on his head. This made Nishino chuckle.

“Is Wakatsuki not attending today? What about Sakurai-san? What about Harvard?” asked Ikuta.

Wakatsuki then entered the room with Reika. Hashimoto then replied, “Two down, one to go.”

“Let’s start the meeting, guys. Harvard said she’ll be teaching her dunce today.” Reika said then sat on her usual seat in the room. The table was rectangular, Reika taking the center-most seat due to her status as the President. On her right, was Ikuta's, Nishino's, and Hashimoto’s seats. On her left, was Wakatsuki's and Akimoto’s seats. The meeting commenced without problems. Meanwhile, at the library, Shiraishi was walking to a vacant seat when he saw his tutor carrying mountains of studying materials. He sighed and then grabbed more than half of what Akimoto was carrying. “If you need help, don’t be silent. We wouldn’t know you’re suffering if you just keep quiet, y’know?” He said as he continued walking.

“According to Statistics, 80% wouldn’t help anyway so I wouldn’t bother to try doing that…” Akimoto muttered. Akimoto Manatsu is the Class Salutatorian of their batch. She excels highly in branch of Mathematics. It is said that the school is planning to send her to Harvard and would back up most of her expenses if she passes the Entrance Examinations. Hence, she is most commonly known as Harvard in the whole school.

“Did you say something?”

“…”

“I’ll take that as a no.”

They then laid the books on the nearby table.

“So I’ll introduce myself just for formality. I’m Shiraishi Ma-“ before he could finish his sentence, Akimoto butted in with a monotonous voice.

“Shiraishi Mai. 17 years old. Birthdate: August 20. Belongs to Baseball Club as its Ace Pitcher. Has a crush on-“ Shiraishi butted in before she could finish saying her data.

“STOP! STOP! STOP! STOOOOOP!”

The librarian then looked at them.

“You didn’t have to shout. Sit down. My name is Akimoto Manatsu. Let’s finish this quickly.” Akimoto then opened the closest book to her.

“Well, it’s nice to meet you too!” Shiraishi replied.

“So where are you most vulnerable in the subjects?”

“Erm… I wouldn’t say I’m vulnerable at any subject. I just commit the tiniest of mistakes.”

“I’ve checked your papers. Grades like those aren’t caused by such petty mistakes, to be frank.”

Shiraishi’s face was then filled with rage.

“Just to tell you, a Closed Circuit Television Camera is recording us right now and its operators might be judging you right now. So don’t even attempt on hitting me.” Akimoto added.

Shiraishi’s gritting teeth then turned to a smile. He then lazily offered his right hand in front of her. “Anyway, let’s have a good time in this tutorial thing. Nice to meet you again.” He said, flashing his 100-kilowatt smile that will sure capture the hearts of the ladies everywhere.

Akimoto just looked at him and then looked back at his test results. "I suggest we start at Mathematics. 1/100 sounds like a lot of work.” She said then handed him some handouts. “Try studying these for a day.”

Shiraishi removed his hand in disappointment then took a look on the handouts. But it’s not just some handouts. It was a 400 page handout. “ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME!? I CANNOT LEARN THIS IN A DAY!”

The librarian then looked at them again.

Akimoto then sighed and picked up the study materials. “Let’s go to my house instead. Your preposterous bickering is not allowed in the library and you might even end up dragging me to being banned inside this area.”

Akimoto who was trying to carry all the materials was stopped by Shiraishi. Shiraishi carried all of her things until they arrived in their house.

At the doorway, Shiraishi’s eyes wandered and investigated the area. “You live alone?” He asked.

“That’s none of your business. Stay in the living room. Don’t ever venture to the second floor.” Manatsu answered then opened the door.

Shiraishi frowned in irritation. ‘Why must she become my tutor? I mean she’s smart but her tongue is so judgemental. I would’ve become friends with her if she wasn’t so arrogant.’ He then entered the house. He then put down the studying materials on the table in Akimoto’s living room. Her house was quite modern. The second floor’s veranda on the rightmost part and the doors to the rooms in the second floor are all visible in the ground floor’s living room. One door had a pink-colored plate with the words “Manatsu’s bedroom” and the other door had the word “Library”. The door on the leftmost side’s door had the word “Closet” on it. There was another room without a Nameplate on it but it was a soundproof room judging from the exterior. Shiraishi started wondering if the girl was rich enough to have tons of clothes but he dismissed the idea because her house was too small for his standards.

Akimoto went upstairs to get her Math books. She then went out of her library with another mountain of books. Shiraishi’s jaw dropped because he hasn’t seen somebody reading those books. Let alone touch them. He saw a 5-inch thick Geometry book, a 6-inch thick Pre-Calculus and Calculus book. It’s as if his language wasn’t even his tutor’s language. He then looked at his frail-looking tutor who was trying her best not to drop a book.

“Whoa! Whoa! Lemme help you with those! You could’ve just told me!” He ran to the stairs but was stopped by Manatsu’s annoyed voice.

“Stay there! I told you not to go to the second floor! I can bring all of-“ The 5-inch Geometry book dropped on her toe, making her drop all her books.

Shiraishi just glared at the now embarrassed Akimoto. “I told you to just ask me for help. You didn’t. Do you now need help?” Shiraishi said as Akimoto was trying to arrange the books.

“I don’t need your help.” Akimoto then brought down the books one after another, avoiding eye contact with Shiraishi.

Shiraishi hissed then went back to the living room. Their tutorial then started but later escalated into a heated argument.

“I thought Geometry was all about measurements! Why the bloody hell do we have algebra mixed in here!?” Shiraishi, enraged, slammed his hands on the table then gritted his teeth in front of Akimoto.

Akimoto sighed, looked down on floor. “I’ll get my whiteboard. Just wait here.” She then stood up, went to the her bedroom in the second floor and then carried out a small whiteboard. She returned to the living room then put down the whiteboard on the chair in front of Shiraishi. Akimoto explained as thoroughly as she could the solution for the problems in Shiraishi’s test paper and gave him the important Formulas to jot down as well. After nearly 2 hours of lecture, Shiraishi yawned in exhaustion.

“I never knew these were so easy! You’re a genius, Akimoto!” Shiraishi held both of her hands in delight.

Akimoto coughed then nonchalantly removed her hands from Shiraishi’s.

“Well, enough of the Academic Subjects. Say… Do you have someone you like?” Grinning widely, Shiraishi looked excitedly at Akimoto who was fixing her glasses.

“Why would I tell you that?” Akimoto answered him with another question. Shiraishi hissed. “Oh come on! I know you wouldn’t do this bloody things for free! Just tell me who and I’ll push you guys to each other!” Shiraishi smiled at Akimoto who was starting to blush a little.

“Y-you don’t need to know. I know he wouldn’t notice me anyway…” “Is it Ikuta? Suzuki? Matsui? Wakatsuki? Ikoma? Nagashima? Hori?” Seeing no reaction from her, he then muttered silently without breaking eye contact. “Hashimoto?”

She blushed as red as a tomato.

“I knew it! You’re another one of the Hashimoto Fags in the school!” Shiraishi snickered. “So what did you like about him? His perfection? Or his arrogance?” He added.

“That’s not nice... He might look arrogant but he’s secretly kind and nice to people. I think he might just be shy to show his kindness but… That’s what I like more about him. I wanted him to see me at least once though…” She answered. “Not nice? Up until now, you weren’t being nice to me, stubborn couch potato.” Shiraishi preached. He then grabbed both of her hands which confused Akimoto. “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure he notices you. Oh, I know! Start by cooking him food tomorrow!” Shiraishi added then grinned widely.

“Why would he eat it?” Akimoto asked then pouted.

“Trust me. He’ll have no choice but to EAT it.” Shiraishi answered again with his 100-kilowatt grin.

Somehow, behind Shiraishi’s 100-kilowatt smile, Akimoto could see a really dark aura. But she dismissed it and then asked him back. “S-since you know who I have a crush on now… What’re you going to do about your Crush? She might be a little hard for you to reach though."

“Oh yeah, you did mention earlier in the library that you know who my Crush is. Say, who do you think she is?” Shiraishi’s excitement just rose from one level to another.

“Yeah, Eto Misa.” Akimoto answered without blinking.

“EHH!? How did you know!?” Shiraishi asked, shyly blushing.

"It was obvious to be very honest. It’s like… Everybody in the Student Council knows.” While saying these words, she remembered a certain Airhead in the Student Council. “Or do they?” She continued.

“EHH!? Hashimoto and Ikuta knew!? Even Sakurai and Wakatsuki!?” Shiraishi, still in a shocked state, asked.

“Yes. Student Council has an underground network of Students who gather information for them. One of us however, is pure enough not to check the affairs of other students. Well, I don’t really think she cares enough. Or maybe she just doesn’t know how to use it.” She answered while thinking of Nishino Nanase, the airhead of the Student Council.

“I don’t really care about the Student Council’s affairs but… How much do you actually know? How did you come to that conclusion that she’s a little hard for me to reach?” Shiraishi asked curiously.

“We don’t just ‘know’. We have had photographs and other evidences to support our claims. That’s why nobody has enough guts to stand up to the Student Council. Anyway, based on the information we have about her, she’s really hard to reach for people like you.”

“For real?”

She nodded.

“Even if we studied in the same Middle School?”

She nodded again.

“Even if we meet in the Coach’s office to discuss strategies a lot?"

She sighed and nodded once more.

“And why is that?”

“You’ll find out. In due course.” She then started cleaning up the studying materials. “Now go home. Tomorrow we’ll be tackling Social Studies. 4/100 is a bit funny for rich people like you.”

“Sheesh. Smartypants.”

“Mai-HiME.”

“Shut up. It wasn’t my fault that I was named like this. They were expecting a girl, not a boy.” He then grabbed his bag then walked towards the doorway with Akimoto. “By the way…”

Akimoto looked at him tiredly.

“You may call me Maiyan if you want.”

“Sure. Call me Ha-“

“I’ll just call you Hazard like everyone calls you.” Shiraishi replied with a smile then walked out of her house.

“It’s Harvard, idiot.” She silently answered then closed the door.

つづく

[despair-to-future-arcs]

Hideyoshi’s dead.

Date: July 8th, 2013

Time: 1:17 PM

*Tsurugi was on the phone, it was ringing...*

C'mon Hideyoshi... pick up already...! You have to be out there...

Tsurugi... it's been 3 days, I don't think that connection of yours is alive right now.

It has to be, after all I know Hideyoshi well enough would have survive... he had to...

*CLICK*

???: Hello...? Anyone there, who's calling!

Wait that voice, Hideyoshi is that you?! It's me Tsurugi Kinjo, are you alive right now!

Wait someone is calling?! Yes hello, can you help us!

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Tsurugi?! Your alive, oh thank god your okay! Is anyone else with you?

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Ye-Yeah I am, sadly it's only myself along with Rei Mekaru and Teruya Otori; the rest of Class 79 is dead right now and we are on the resident of the Kisaragi resident so can you come get us?

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I see the Kisaragi resident...? Hold on, let me see if we can track your call and will come get you guys.

???: Hideyoshi...? Is that someone on the phone?

Yeah, it's Class 79! It seems they are alive and I just got a call from them, anyway Tsurugi will get help - Future Foundation is on it's way!

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Thank you, will get the gate open and let you guys inside, thanks.

*puts the phone down*

Phew, finally! Seems we finally got a hold of them!

Right, well I guess you were correct about him being alive right now, at least will be safe.

Still, didn't he mention he was apart of 'Future Foundation', do you know what that is?

No I don't think I have, probably it's an organization from the sounds of it, we better get Teruya prepared and-.

TERUYA: Gu-Guys, guys hurry!

What?! What's going on now!

Of all times, what did that idiot do!

*Tsurugi and Rei rush out and hurry to find Teruya helping people inside*

Wai-Wait a moment hold on, who are you guys?!

Pl-Please help us, we need somewhere to stay! We need help - I'm Sachi Kisaragi, I'm the sister-in-law of Hanzo Kisaragi, we need help!

Wait, so you know Yamato...? Your his aunt?

Yes I am, I'm his aunt and I have a daughter named Karen who use to attend Hope's Peak Academy, me and a few others had survive thankfully, I saw your helicopter and lead them all here; we were trap somewhere and were able to escape. Can you please help us...?

...

... *is carrying a small boy with him*

...

... (Wait, Yamato has a aunt? I thought all the Kisaragi family members were dead...)

[despair-to-future-arcs]

I’m so glad Death Notes don’t exist.

What the hell is wrong with you, you deranged cop?! You really had to go and tell someone to go and kill themselves?! Is the law really that screw up in that brain of yours!

I only told them the truth and you know it Rei! You should already know this!

*Rei and Tsurugi pulled away from each other*

Gu-Guys stop fighting, this isn't helping anyone at all!

...we are leaving; I'm not sticking around with this crazy asshole.

Same here, I'll go get Mitsugi and then we are leaving...

Wait are you 2 leaving?!

Of course we are, I'm not going to let Mitsugi hang around with this crazy fucker so we are taking our leave.

Same here, there's no way it's safe to be around someone that tells people to go and kill themselves; it's morally wrong so we are leaving!

*the 2 walk out and grab everything they could as they head for the door*

So you 2 are siding with criminal scum? Naoki - I thought that you would understand!

Oh yeah, I totally understand; your one craze fucker that I hate to be stuck around if he is going to tell victims that were stuck in a life or death situation to go and kill themselves - you really are a piece of work.

you can think whatever you want but if this is how it's going to be then we are leaving...

Same here, sorry everyone...I'm...I'm really sorry...

*the 2 walk away and gather everything which Tsurugi follows them*

Hey, I'm not done talking with you 2!

*KICK!*

*As then Shuri kicked Tsurugi in the stomach which he falls to the floor* ...?!

I told you, we are getting out of here! Let's go, now!

Right! Let's go Mitsugi!

MITSUGI: O-Okay bro!

*As then the 3 left and rush into the forest!*

Wait, hold on you 2!

*Teruya rushes after them*

...I...I thought I was protecting everyone but seems I wasn't. Why did Naoki leave?

...

...

...

Because your a derange moron is what you are, you had told someone to go and kill themselves and look what happen and I'm a bigger idiot for letting this happen.

Huh? What do you mean...?

I...I show him the footage of the tragedy where your family members kill each other, he saw what happen which he likely told those 2 to go and kill themselves.

So if you want to fault anyone, that be me for letting this happen.

It's...it's fine, you... we... we all didn't know this would happen so don't blame yourselves.

[despair-to-future-arcs]

Don’t tell me that Tsurugi will be antagonizing the surviving family members of Student Council.

Date: July 10th, 2013

*CRASH!*

SHURI: NOOOO, WH-WHAT THE HELL HAPPEN?!

Wh-What's going on...?!

That sounds like Shuri, something must of happen...!

Then let's go...

... *the group walk up and saw Rei and a few others*

Oh...Oh my god, how... how did this happen...?

I'm not sure, me and Mrs. Ichiro were going to check on Mrs. Hino and the next thing we saw was Mrs. Hino hanged herself!

Wa-Wait hold on, is that's what happen!

*Teruya rush in and saw Shuri trying to perform CPR on Amaya which she had rope marks on her neck*

...Oh god no, did...did she...?!

C-C'mon, breath! I wh-why did you hang yourself?!

We don't know what happen, we just went to her room and we just found herself hanging; I...I think she might be dead!

It seems like it but I only remember her going to her bedroom, what lead her to hang herself?

If you mind, can I check the body? I just want to make sure...

*blocks Tsurugi* Hell no, there's no way I'm letting you near her after what I saw you did!

...?

What? Did you see what Tsurugi did Naoki...?

Yeah last night when it was dinner, I saw that Tsurugi guy head to Mrs. Hino's room and left moments later.

What...?! Wait, what did Tsurugi say to her...?

*gets up and blocks the body* Simple, he told her that me and her to go and kill ourselves being related to criminal scum, that we don't deserve to live.

Wait there's no way, he...Tsu-Tsurugi...why did you say that?!

...

Tsurugi...?

I simply say what needed to be say after seeing the footage of the tragedy of Hope's Peak, while I give Karen a pass as her mother was very important to her but Sosuke and Asukasei's mothers were murderous scum that have no right to live.

Yo-You can't be serious, right?! Why the fuck would you say that!

Because as say I detest criminals, and those 2 have no right to live! I simply told them that if they truly care for their children they go and off themselves! Asukasei only care about himself and no one else while Sosuke killed 2 other students in a fit of jealously - they have no right to live.

Tsu-Tsurugi you piece of shit, how dare you!

*As then Rei rushes over and punches Tsurugi, which lead to a fight*

Whoa hey guys, calm down!

We have to separate the 2 right now!

Right!

Of course...!

*the 3 try to pull Tsurugi and Rei from each other...*

[despair-to-future-arcs]

What will you do now?

So... since you seen those, can you allow us to stay?

Sure thing, after all you gave us proof and seeing as your a member of Yamato's family; your allow in.

We got some food and beds, I even was able to call for help so it should arrive shortly.

Ah... thank you very much young man, running all the time has tired me out given my age but still, thank you.

Yeah really thanks a bunch guys.

No problem, just come on and will get you guys set up!

That's such a relief, thank you so much for doing this for us - let's go everyone.

*As then the group walks in, only leaving Rei, Tsurugi and Sachi...*

Really thank you both for doing this, as say this really helps us out and hopefully help will arrive.

Don't worry, it will - an officer I know is coming with aid sill will all be save by either tomorrow or the day after, will all get out of here soon.

But you should get some rest, you do seem tired so go ahead.

Of course, I do thank you once again for the help; I think I'll go take a shower.

*Sachi walks in*

Well at least we have company from the looks of it but still, I guess Junko really did plan all this aside from our killing game and that footage I found was likely shown to them.

Footage...? You found something?

Yes, when I was investigating the safe house. I came across some documents and folders; it look to be what me and Yamato collected, including footage of the tragedy of Hope's Peak.

Wait so you and Yamato collected footage? What does it contain...?

Yes it seems that Yamato was able to get it and see for ourselves what happen...

And... I will admit what I saw was pretty graphic, I don't think we should show this to their families especially as it seems they been through quite the ordeal so when I show you, don't say or bring this up to them; I know how you can get with killers but remember they were force to kill each other and likely none of them would do this under normal circumstances.

I won't do that but I do want to see what this footage contains, so let me see it.

'seeing that footage and realize why Yamato was doing all this...'

...

'I couldn't believe, this... this was the tragedy. This is what happen to us; and all I can do was stare, then... it happen...'