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my little art dump

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coming back to this blog with some dh designs from memory; dubbed The Memory Au (tm)

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安倍乙, Oto Abe 若月佑美, Yumi Wakatsuki 青木詩織, Shiori Aoki 村山和実, Nagomi Murayama 週刊SPA! 2019年12月31日 - 2020年01月07日 号

[vocaloid-musicagender]

Suresureica | Nevstopsingica/Utayamenaica

Sonotonaruica/Soundringica | Evesympathica

Harunosukepernovica | Natsutakillerica

Hashitootodokica | Antiyouica

Rekkaica/Blazinica | UltraCica

Utsufuelica | Niruhavenica

Opspaceoperica | SeibaiitaAAAAAsica

Bokunokamisamica | Allsavchallengica

Empurplica | Bakenohanaica

Yokamitoretica/Admiriblossomica | AzaDNAica

ProSeka fifth rotation musicagenders

Suresureica - A gender connected or related to the song “すれすれ (Suresure/On the Verge)” by scop featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Tenma Saki, MEIKO, Hoshino Ichika, Mochizuki Honami, and Hinomori Shiho; a “すれすれ (Suresure/On the Verge)” musicagender. [Note: The official title is the Romaji title]

Nevstopsingica/Utayamenaica - A gender connected or related to the song “それでも僕らは歌うことをやめない (Soredemo Bokura wa Utau Koto wo Yamenai/Still, we never stop singing)” by Aoki Gou/Gogotea featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Hoshino Ichika, Kagamine Len, Tenma Saki, Mochizuki Honami, and Hinomori Shiho; a “それでも僕らは歌うことをやめない (Soredemo Bokura wa Utau Koto wo Yamenai/Still, we never stop singing” musicagender.

Sonotonaruica/Soundringica - A gender connected or related to the song "その音が鳴るなら (Sono Oto ga Naru Nara/If That Sound Rings Out)" by Ishifuro featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Tenma Saki, Megurine Luka, Hoshino Ichika, Mochizuki Honami, and Hinomori Shiho; a "その音が鳴るなら (Sono Oto ga Naru Nara/If That Sound Rings Out)" musicagender.

Evesympathica - A gender connected or related to the song "Sympathy" by Eve and Numa featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Hinomori Shiho, Hatsune Miku, Hoshino Ichika, Tenma Saki, and Mochizuki Honami; a "Sympathy" musicagender.

Harunosukepernovica - A gender connected or related to the song “Supernova” by haruno and Yunosuke featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Kiritani Haruka, KAITO, Hanasato Minori, Momoi Airi, and Hinomori Shizuku; a “Supernova” musicagender.

Natsutakillerica - A gender connected or related to the song "キラー (KILLER)" by Natsushiro Takaaki and Heavenz featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Momoi Airi, Kagamine Rin, Hanasato Minori, Kiritani Haruka, and Hinomori Shizuku; a "キラー (KILLER)" musicagender.

Hashitootodokica - A gender connected or related to the song "はしる! とおく! とどく! (Hashiru! Tooku! Todoku!/Running! To Reach! Somewhere Far Away!)" by Utsushioshisuu featuring Kasane Teto or featuring Hinomori Shizuku, Hatsune Miku, Hanasato Minori, Kiritani Haruka, and Momoi Airi; a "はしる! とおく! とどく! (Hashiru! Tooku! Todoku!/Running! To Reach! Somewhere Far Away!)" musicagender. [Note: The official title is the Romaji title]

Antiyouica - A gender connected or related to the song "アンチユー (Anti You)" by Chinozo featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Kiritani Haruka, Megurine Luka, Hanasato Minori, Momoi Airi, and Hinomori Shizuku; an "アンチユー (Anti You)" musicagender.

Rekkaica/Blazinica - A gender connected or related to the song "烈火 (Rekka/Blazing)" by niki featuring Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin or featuring Shiraishi An, Megurine Luka, Azusawa Kohane, Shinonome Akito, and Aoyagi Toya; a "烈火 (Rekka/Blazing)" musicagender.

UltraCica - A gender connected or related to the song "ULTRA C" by Giga, Reol, and TeddyLoid featuring Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len or featuring Azusawa Kohane, Hatsune Miku, Shiraishi An, Shinonome Akito, and Aoyagi Toya; an "ULTRA C" musicagender.

Utsufuelica - A gender connected or related to the song "フューエル (FUEL)" by Utsu-P featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Shinonome Akito, KAITO, Azusawa Kohane, Shiraishi An, and Aoyagi Toya; a "フューエル (FUEL)" musicagender.

Niruhavenica - A gender connected or related to the song "ヘイヴン (HAVEN)" by Niru Kajitsu/NILFRUITS featuring flower or featuring Aoyagi Toya, Kagamine Len, Azusawa Kohane, Shiraishi An, and Shinonome Akito; a "ヘイヴン (HAVEN)" musicagender.

Opspaceoperica - A gender connected or related to the song "オペラ！スペースオペラ！ (Opera! Space Opera!)" by Nayutan Seijin/NayutalieN featuring Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin or featuring Otori Emu, Kagamine Len, Tenma Tsukasa, Kusanagi Nene, and Kamishiro Rui; an "オペラ！スペースオペラ！ (Opera! Space Opera!) musicagender.

SeibaitaAAAAAsica - A gender connected or related to the song "成敗いたAAAAAす！ (Seibai ItaAAAAAsu!/SEIBAIITAAAAASU!/I CAAAAAst Punishment Upon You!)" by JesusP of WONDERFUL☆OPPORTUNITY! featuring Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len or featuring Tenma Tsukasa, Megurine Luka, Otori Emu, Kusanagi Nene, and Kamishiro Rui; a "成敗いたAAAAAす！ (Seibai ItaAAAAAsu!/SEIBAIITAAAAASU!/I CAAAAAst Punishment Upon You!)" musicagender. [Note: The official title is the Romaji title; an extra variant was added with spaces for easier reading]

Bokunokamisamica - A gender connected or related to the song "ぼくのかみさま (Bokuno Kamisama/God of Mine)" by Hanyuu Maigo featuring flower or featuring Kusanagi Nene, Kagamine Len, Tenma Tsukasa, Otori Emu, and Kamishiro Rui; a "ぼくのかみさま (Bokuno Kamisama/God of Mine)" musicagender. [Note: The official title is the Romaji title]

Allsavchallengica - A gender connected or related to the song "オールセーブチャレンジ (All-Save Challenge)" by Kashii Moimi featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Otori Emu, KAITO, Tenma Tsukasa, Kusanagi Nene, and Kamishiro Rui; an "オールセーブチャレンジ (All-Save Challenge)" musicagender.

Empurplica - A gender connected or related to the song "エンパープル (Empurple)" by Harumaki Gohan featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Asahina Mafuyu, Kagamine Rin, Yoisaki Kanade, Shinonome Ena, and Akiyama Mizuki; an "エンパープル (Empurple)" musicagender.

Bakenohanaica - A gender connected or related to the song "化けの花 (Bake no Hana/BAKENOHANA/Flower of Transformation)" by Nakiso featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Akiyama Mizuki, KAITO, Yoisaki Kanade, Asahina Mafuyu, and Shinonome Ena; a "化けの花 (Bake no Hana/BAKENOHANA/Flower of Transformation)" musicagender. [Note: The official title is the Romaji title; an extra variant was added with spaces for easier reading]

Yokamitoretica/Admiriblossomica - A gender connected or related to the song "余花にみとれて (Yoka ni Mitorete/Admiring the Late-Blooming Cherry Blossoms)" by keeno featuring Hatsune Miku or featuring Shinonome Ena, MEIKO, Yoisaki Kanade, Asahina Mafuyu, and Akiyama Mizuki; a "余花にみとれて (Yoka ni Mitorete/Admiring the Late-Blooming Cherry Blossoms)" musicagender.

AzaDNAica - A gender connected or related to the song "D/N/A" by Azari featuring Kasane Teto and flower; or featuring Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, and MEIKO; or featuring Yoisaki Kanade, Kagamine Rin, Asahina Mafuyu, Shinonome Ena, and Akiyama Mizuki; a "D/N/A" musicagender.

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lost in the forest - part 18

Masterlist

Summary: The Uzumaki enter the scene at long last. Both heirs leave a permanent first impression.

Pairing: Senju Tobirama/Original Female Character

Tag: #lost in the forest fic

posted on ao3

Word Count: 5.2k

Overall warnings: canon-typical violence, adult content, time skips, angst, kidnapping

It is an elegant event, is what she notices when she begins to walk in a formal yukata in cold colors that match her light hairstyle in a fallen braid. Karen feels out of place considering her features and certain strangenesses outside the clan. 

Even so, she rises swallowing her discomfort to continue at her pace. It is not the first time this has happened... before, she also felt the same, although today it is heavy. 

“Karen, you remember the practice, right?” Mikami is at her side with an extremely careful gesture. Just like her, she wears a yukata in typical colors of her clan with flowers matching her comb. 

“Yes,” she sighs with a frown, offended by such doubt. She easily remembers all the mistreatment from that time. Karen still follows the course. There are many glances... until she reaches the main house. 

She can’t help but feel like she doesn’t fit in among everyone present when she notices strong features, slightly more pearly skin, and a reddish color in their hair so deep that it seems unreal. 

Like those fantasy tones that existed in her old home, where they had to bleach your hair so that it would take on that longed-for tone, although here they are diverse in a variety of warm colors that are surprising. 

Fantastic. 

“Good afternoon, miss,” one with a good-natured appearance gives the newcomer an interesting arch. He looks extremely pleased by such a visit that makes her raise her eyebrow. She greets back and doesn’t overlook the type of accent he has even though it is the same language, sullener and more raised that it is difficult for her to understand. 

She didn’t know there were other tones that confuse her. 

“Oh... well, Hashirama-ni wrote about you in his letters, but seeing you in person... is remarkable,” the young man comments, bypassing those she believed to be his guards, descending the stairs with agility. His yukata is a bit more sumptuous than the locals themselves. 

“Really?” She raised her eyebrow doubtful at such a comment. Does said leader talk about her to other people? That worries her and she does not avoid feeling exposed. 

“Of course, although let me tell you that only good things,” cheerful and happy he whispers in her ear calmly. “Mikami-san... also a long time without seeing you... same, Grandmother Kaori,” he greets those who are escorting her. 

“Sir,” her former tutor states. “You should not be here.” 

“Oh, well, my sister wanted to be alone with her future fiancé before the formal presentation,” assures the man right next to her without taking his eyes off her for too long. “And Oto-sama is with them,” he explains lightly, not caring that he is saying extra things, with a pleasing touch to her direction. 

Annoying. 

“I see,” Mikami sighs. “Karen-san, this is the young heir f the Uzumaki clan, who comes from the country of the Whirlpool. Uzu no Kuni is east of the Land of Fire,” she explains in more detail without missing a beat. 

“I had heard that you are unaffiliated with the hidden villages,” the same slightly tanned man blinks innocently. “But I did not think that civilians could have this kind of ignorance of their surroundings.” 

“Aoki-san,” someone calls with his harsh voice. She sighs in relief that even if it was the irritating Senju who she saw, he would get her out of this strange situation with said foreigner so close. 

“Oh, Tobirama... don’t tell me san, it’s too formal,” he complains so boisterously in a different way than the man she has heard, crossing his arms. 

“You are the son of our ally.” The albino frowns to look at her. “Karen,” he calls the girl who sighs with relief at standing next to said acquaintance. 

Like a little help from so many strange things around her, which she won’t say out loud obviously. 

“Oh...” The redhead points out easily. “I didn’t think that you...” 

“It’s not/It is not what you think,” both declare at the same time, making it uncomfortable. She stays silent letting the man talk. 

She’s already tired... Can’t she go? 

“Well, if not... there may be always a chance.” Cheeky, Aoki gives her a solemn gesture. “But how rude of me... young noblewoman, my name is Uzumaki Aoki, heir to the clan and prince of the Whirlpool Country,” he clarifies with more luxury of detail, seeing how Mikami is ashamed of the omission of name more than his position. “And I am happy to finally meet such a fine lady... as I said, I have heard about you and your reforms. They are remarkable.” 

“It is not much.” Karen looks uncomfortable about the rest. “Still... nice to meet you,” she leans slightly, trying to get out of this thing that she simply can’t put a name to. The anxiety rises and she wants to be somewhere else other than here. 

Even now, she would be more than happy to live in isolation... 

“Karen-san... it is a strange name,” points out the man. “Do you have a last name?” The redhead asks directly, which makes her blink at such a comment. 

No one has asked her beyond her first name. 

So even if she doesn’t admit it... the consideration is notable. 

“I have,” the civilian calmly accepts, looking worried because it is long and difficult to pronounce for a language that is not hers. It’s difficult to say even in English. 

“Oh... and could I know it?” 

“Alright!” Someone calls behind her, saving those present from such a disturbing question. Karen sighs in relief when the man turns to see who is leaving the main house, ignoring the look of ‘we’ll talk about this later’ from a particularly bitter Tobirama. 

Hashirama and a beautiful striking woman came out behind them with equally luxurious clothing. Karen couldn’t help but notice this and regret again not bringing her camera. “What?” She frowns when the albino shinobi keeps irritating her with those red eyes staring straight at her. 

He doesn’t say anything, he only turns his face when his brother starts to speak. He looks smiling... although the civilian, even though she is not a shinobi, sees a shadow in the eyes of said leader. 

Understanding something... getting married for politics never gets off to a good start... especially not for young people, right? 

──

The hustle and bustle and the noticeable red color added to this routine is a bit special. There are many people who start drinking while some others talk about such special feats that they mostly ignore her. 

Being a civilian, they don’t involve her in much... besides, listening to Uzu’s accent is tiring and makes her head hurt enough. 

“Uh... I don’t think you should be here,” the girl points out, watching Hashirama give her a glass of something she can only sniff. “Is it alcohol?” She questions doubtfully in her native language with a soft gesture. 

“Yes.” 

“I don't like to drink... thank you.” 

“Really?” 

“Yeah, I prefer some juice,” Karen says, not wanting to make a disfigurement when she feels that, despite the relaxation, they hope to approach her... at least with Uzu’s presence the harassment has calmed down, but she feels that the grandchildren of certain councilors are on the lookout. 

It’s a shame that they are hosts and must attend to their guests who may be well known. 

“I will consider it,” he says to take the two glasses easily, which makes her look at him with clear doubt. 

“Something is happening, isn’t it?” Looking at the panorama, Karen asks her partner without moving. Being almost on the edge of the entire event is good because it gives her time to think and get away from the men who are not exactly trying to talk to her. 

Annoying. 

Hashirama doesn’t look sad, but he doesn’t look as cheerful as he usually is. “Did you notice that?” 

“It’s difficult not to, you tend to be brighter,” she shrugs, being honest with one of the qualities by which she recognizes this former kidnapper, especially when it comes to his fiancée. “She is a beautiful woman,” she clarifies nimbly. 

“Mito... she is beautiful,” the man accepts. “However, I... I haven’t seen her in a long time.” 

“Really?” 

“The Uzumaki clan and the Senju are allies, but they are in another country. Visits are complicated with the war,” he states without hiding anything of what is happening, as he normally would, a point that clarifies how tense he is in this situation. 

Talking sometimes works very well. 

So she leaves it without asking anything in detail. She huffs... she wished she had some juice to pass the time. 

Pity. 

“I see...” Karen remains thoughtful a little, thinking about the type of long-distance relationship in a world without technology like hers. If having phones there are breakups... she can’t imagine one where they rarely communicate. 

“In your... home, do they do this?” He questions out of nowhere directly. 

“...This?” The civilian blinks, a little surprised by the turn of his words. “Get engaged?” She questions, doubtful of this turn. 

“Y-yes.” He doesn’t look shy, but he does look curious. 

“It’s complicated,” she explains without missing a beat. “In history, there have been many of these engagements. Things that were used to strengthen alliances, exchanges or even stop wars.” 

“Stop wars?” 

“Yes, it is said that some civilizations did it... they offered their daughters for peace.” She accepts the old traditions of her world in a time where it was so difficult to be a woman, especially when they were treated as objects of exchange unfairly. 

Without considering your own feelings or rights. 

“Oh...” 

“There may not be love... but it is complicated like romance itself.” She sighs with a soft gesture because this is a controversial topic itself, taking into account that her ideals and values clash a lot with what is presented in this reality. 

Karen sees her mistake at mentioning her opinion. “I think it’s not what you wanted to hear.” She raises her arm in confidence, as she did with work colleagues in difficult times, so she doesn’t hesitate to squeeze the man in consolation, passing my much the normal etiquette. “Frankly, I don’t know what to tell you, because these teachings do not apply at certain levels... where I come from, it is no longer common.” 

“You?” 

“Me?” She blinks innocently... but she sees her partner’s slight blush. “If you’re asking, I never got married,” she sighs, remembering. “But I remember one or two who wanted something more,” she says, looking at the boisterous shinobi who begin with their own business. “I never took the step, I didn’t give it a chance... not when I focused on what I wanted.” 

“...” 

“I preferred my job, my specialty over starting a family,” she explains in more detail, seeing the confusion normal of who does not understand much of what she says. “I wanted to grow in my work,” she explains in simpler words. “To be independent.” She keeps analyzing her position somewhat. 

“It sounds lonely,” the light man replies calmly. 

“It’s not when you have a family that supports you.” She mocks the irony of such a comment. Isn’t she supposed to be there to listen to the sorrows of said leader? ...She doesn’t know what this guy is doing to make her start rambling about intimate things. 

She may have been here for two years... but she is still closed in on many things. 

Especially when it comes to her closest circle. 

“I... I would like you to...” Hashirama looks extremely uneasy to look at her without a strange softness. He remains silent hesitantly. 

“Hashirama, Mito-san is waiting for you,” someone suddenly calls. Seeing a bitter Tobirama was no surprise. He raises his eyebrow between them, until he frowns at his relative with an air of scolding. 

“...I’m going,” the leader declares to look at her. “Thank you for your words,” he accepts after a while, leaving her wondering what he wanted to ask her. 

“No, on the contrary... if you need to talk about it, you can count on me. I won’t be of help regarding romantic things, but I know that both of you will find a way to be happy,” Karen comments as if nothing had happened, with sincerity of what she feels said man will achieve. 

Even if a few months ago she wished for the worst, given her isolation... now that she knows them a little better (what they tell her clearly), she doesn’t feel that it is that bad. 

At least Hashirama... he deserves to have a happy life of his own and fine love in some way, because rejecting this practice would ruin the peace of two powerful clans... She doesn’t put her own ideas or right and wrong first. It’s not her culture nor her time and she knows it will be misinterpreted. 

Letting herself be carried away by the river... making only clear the openness of being friends despite everything. 

She hopes that’s enough. 

“Y-yes.” Hashirama doesn’t look especially happy but he walks away, giving a gentle gesture to Tobirama. She can see him walking in his elegant clothes among the men who make boisterous happy greetings about this pact and what it means politically speaking. 

It’s sad... feeling love is overvalued... and it’s too painful to watch. 

Karen sighs and shales those thoughts away, feeling like yet another thing has been lost in this whole interaction that they rarely have considering she deals with his brother more. 

“...Here,” the albino orders harshly, interrupting her analysis still watching the leader sit at the main table. 

“You seriously can’t be nicer, right?” Irritated, the woman sniffs said glass, taking it calmly. She sighs audibly at who is still standing next to her. 

“It is juice,” he says with his rough, flat voice. 

“Huh?” She frowns at this and raises her eyebrow, so she simply takes what was delivered after a while, refreshing her throat. She sighs... it was unnecessary to tell him that she is not a fan of alcohol and that is strange. “Well... thank you” 

“...” 

“You know, you’re still terrible company,” the woman snorts, annoyed by the silent human with clear cold intentions. “Shouldn’t you be somewhere else? ...I don’t know, attending to the guests,” she offers bitterly. 

“Hashirama will take care of it.” 

“You are his brother, don’t leave him alone in this.” 

The albino greets his teeth but doesn’t comment on anything, maintaining his tree position to one side. At least it’s useful and scares away those who turn to look at her. In her annoying yukata, she’s still bright in the light of the torches that begin to unfold around her with a technique that is sure to be foreign magic. 

“The chakra does facilitate a lot,�� she comments, keeping this conversation in her native language. 

The man says nothing, remaining in his sullen essence. 

“You know, it if worries you... it would be good if you told him,” she sighs, trying to theorize about why her partner is so bitter, more than usual... He is not usually like that, not even on their bad discussion days.  

“...What are you talking about?” Bites venomous her companion. 

“He’s your brother, he will understand that you worry about him. It’s normal.” 

“It is none of your business.” 

“Tobirama... why do you have to be so difficult?” She complains. 

Said man does not give her an answer. “What did he say to you?” 

“He didn’t tell me anything exactly... I guessed it,” she sighs, remembering the conversation. “Getting married without love is difficult, more so when an alliance with such distinguished people depends on it.” 

“Love is not necessary.” 

“Your brother... deserves to be happy. A woman who loves him.” 

“You?” 

“No, obviously,” she rolls her eyes at such an out-of-place comment, not at all affected by the kind of insinuation that passes by. “Just... It’s good that he talks to someone, and you should be his support. Help him now he looks so doubtful about it.” 

“He knows what he should do. Do not make him confused.” 

“I am not.” The woman easily glares, not understanding what the questions is about, although she is not sure what he means that her information confuses him regarding the path he should take. 

She huffs... she’s overthinking things. 

“You never make anything simple, woman,” Tobirama says after a moment, while she cursed in languages other than English or the local one. 

“It’s my gift.” She shrugs carelessly. “That skill comes with age,” she bites poisonously without caring if they are observed. She sees that they are shameless in whispering behind her back, which makes her frown. 

This will be hard to get over... great! More gossip around her. 

Tobirama looks at her for a long time. Karen sighs, not knowing what to do about it. 

“Why are you looking at me?” She frowns after a while of this silence, adjusting her now empty glass between her fingers in an anxious game of this unwanted company... being direct in her question when this only becomes uncomfortable. 

“Mph...”, he huffs annoyed to cross his arms. 

Karen rolls her eyes at the null result of her question. “You’re annoying, as always.” Looking at how the food table is now empty, she sees a different and more exciting standpoint than having this bitter shadow at her side. 

It’s her birthday... the least she can do is enjoy the banquet, right? 

“Where are you going?” 

“To eat,” the woman accepts without waiting for the surly shinobi. It was good that the old leader of the Uzumaki clan stopped him, because it would be irritating to have an annoying shadow behind her. 

Of course, it had its benefits... drunk shinobi or old councilors did not approach... but she is not willing to sacrifice a good meal for such bitter presence. 

It was better... right? 

──

Mito is a woman with a very refined, clean face, with those big eyes and reddish hair in two elegant buns that make her distinguishable from any beauty she has seen so far. 

Karen can indicate that it would be a success if she became a model... and up close this increases. 

“Good afternoon,” the redhead greets her calmly, stopping her mid-eating from her place. 

“Nice to meet you, Uzumaki Mito-san,” the civilian says with a solemn tone, bowing as etiquette dictates. She sees her eyes scan her slightly. 

“The pleasure is mine, Karen-san,” the woman assures with a soft tone. 

“Oh, thank you, Uzumaki-san,” she belatedly remembers the fact that they must speak to her by her last name. She keeps her face firm in front of the presence that carries the infamous princess. 

“Mito is fine,” the girl dismisses her to gently place her hands in front of her. “Do you want to talk?” She politely questions. 

“Uh... of course,” she says, sadly leaving her place and heading to some point in the meeting. She notices the fleeting glances of the old woman Kaori who changes more plates and refills others. She winks in confidence of Mikami’s teachings. 

She hopes not to provoke a war due to some slight or misinterpretation... which makes her feel somewhat distrustful, placing her business attitude at its maximum splendor. 

Like having a job interview... 

“We can have some tea here, away from the people,” assures the woman, following the passage to an elegant canopy placed in the background just behind the big house. She feels a light tingling on her skin that simply makes her keep on going. 

“Thank you.” She sits in perfect seiza right in front of a small table and blinks... it is spacious and with a peculiar smell or herbs or something of lavender that relaxes her anxiety and worry a little. 

“Not at all. As noble women, I am pleased that you accepted my invitation,” the redhead speaks with her usual tone and accent while the decorations on her high buns jingle. 

“On the contrary, it was nice of you to invite me... as a civilian, there is really not much to talk about,” she shrugs, maintaining her height as dictated by Mikami’s etiquette and scolding. 

“Oh, well I do not think you believe that.” 

“No?” 

“Of course, as I understand it, you have worked hand in hand with the Senju clan,” the lady states, taking an elegant sip of her hot drink. Hers is still ahead... she remembers the steps and hand position very well. 

However, she remains thinking about what she said. It is not a secret and as she heard from her brother, he was sincere in that Hashirama spoke about her in his letters. 

“Yes, I have... I must admit that the opening that the Senju brothers have given me has greatly favored certain processes,” she says honestly without missing a beat. “So, I understand your doubt about it.” 

“Hashirama is an idealistic man,” Mito responds, taking another sip of her drink to stare at her with a special glow that worries her. She doesn’t get uncomfortable... she tries not to do it and make it confusing for the woman. 

“He is, but I guess it is a step for his dream.” 

“Has he told you?” 

“Yes,” the civilian says without hesitation, noticing that a shadow passes over the redhead’s neat face. “Is there something wrong?” 

“Nothing,” the woman smiles softly. “You are very close, right?” 

“I would not say that, we are like co-workers.” 

“Co-workers?” 

“Yes, colleagues who seek the same goal,” the civilian shrugs calmly, which makes her feel more confident. “The way they work is gratifying in a certain way.” 

“I see,” she sighs. “And tell me, since we are more in confidence... what are you looking for from them?” She comments directly while still sipping her drink again. Karen blinks but she leaves the cup on the table. 

“What do you mean?” 

“Well, a noble and civilian woman... relating to a clan like the Senju...” She shrugs. “I do not think you would do it for... nothing.” 

“Oh...” Karen sees the point. She supposes that the doubt is normal because although she doesn’t want to admit it, even Tobirama looks sullen in every exchange or idea she shares. Perhaps it is a shinobi thing to wait for the figurative shoe to drop. 

This woman is direct though. “No good civilian lady would relate to a clan leader and his brother for nothing,” she repeats as if she were talking about the climate. 

“Oh, well... no one has been direct with their questions.” The girl is honest about it with a soft smile. 

“Oh... does it bother you?” Innocent, the redhead declares with a double blink that almost makes her fall... Karen sees that she is in trouble without really knowing why. She sighs... surely again, like with Touka, even if they are kunoichi, assurance is fragile. 

But she cannot be as direct as she was with the Senju kunoichi, since that would be difficult to fix as she is from another clan and and country... and a princess as the icing on the cake. 

“It does not bother me... it just surprises me, a lot would be better if they asked directly,” she shrugs, leaving her own alarming musings. “And I am glad that there are still people like this among the shinobi.” 

“Well... I like to be clear and this does not look very good for my fiancé,” she declares with a soft smile, leaving her empty cup on the table. Mito is firm in clarifying her point here and her position, which makes her sigh internally. 

She sees her point... and even if no one has directly said anything regarding her strange relationship with two of the most important men in the clan, as a woman, that is frowned upon. 

“I understand your point.” With a professional tone, the woman looks into the redhead’s eyes. “Hashirama is a good man, idealistic and who puts the well-being of the village above his own. He will be lucky with a person like you by his side.” She goes straight to the point. 

Mito looks surprised but quickly replies. “Do you think so?” 

“I believe it and affirm it. If you care so much about him as a person, you will be the ideal complement for a leader who aspires to peace... an arduous job that not everyone can carry out.” The civilian cannot deny she was worried that this relationship was more complicated, considering the kind of reaction Hashirama had and his doubts. 

“You know... I thought you were just like any civilian... but I see why they see the danger in you.” She smiles, hiding whatever she talked about and with whom. She takes the teapot calmly, pouring it again into two cups. 

“I assure you, I am not dangerous.” 

“That is what you say... but as a woman, there are other dangers.” 

“Huh?” 

“But as you say... I guess it is something that should not worry you,” Mito states without missing a beat. “Since my Oto-sama told me about my engagement, when I was introduced to Hashirama years ago... I always saw myself at his side, I prepared as expected of a clan leader’s wife.” 

Karen doesn’t see the reason for the explanation, calmly sipping the drink while the young woman elaborates. 

“A civilian like you... that you are clear on this, I am glad... I just hope I do not have problems later.” 

Karen smiles at that slight threat. “It will not be a problem... and I hope that despite this strange comment, we can be kind in the future.” 

“That depends?” 

“Depends on what?” 

“On his behavior... Hashirama talks a lot about you, about your exploits and described you in a peculiar way,” Mito says with a flat tone. “I know I will be clear about what I am looking for from you.” 

“...Well.” She tries not to say anything when she feels offended on behalf of her friend. “I do not think that is a problem... Although it is sad that you doubt your fiancé’s loyalty before the wedding.” 

“I do not doubt him.” 

“Oh...” The civilian blinks innocently. Did she think she would be easily humiliated? Well... she sighs, putting up with everything that is going through her mind at this moment. “You do not have to worry about me,” she admits shamelessly without any kind of emotional attachment beyond friendship. “I am not interested in some kind of relationship... or that kind of thing. It is not for me.” 

“...” 

“I may be a civilian, but not all of us aspire to marriage. I am better off alone.” 

Mito does not look upset. On the contrary, she shows a soft smile after probing her eyes well. “Well, keep that in mind... I hope to be able to work with you later.” 

Karen wants to laugh hysterically at such a quick turn of events. “Of course, it would be good to talk about things other than your boyfriend.” 

“Boyfriend?” 

“Yes, you know, your fiancé.” The eldest blinks, noticing the girl’s blush at such a word, as if she is just realizing what will happen next... 

Karen sighs softly after all this intense exchange. She hopes she has passed whatever test this has been, so she limits herself to talking about things outside of what she encountered at the beginning. 

Feeling uncomfortable at first... and then she was washed away as she understood a little the reason for the young woman’s fear, because if she thinks about it carefully, they always instilled in her the marriage with the young Senju who she apparently loves. 

Deep down, this makes her feel a little better... Hashirama will have a good future with a young lady like this who honestly cares about him, his dream and so on. 

Mito is not so bad... only now she understands better why she is afraid and although she feels she should not feel insecure, Karen put that talk aside, glad that she did not cause some kind of breakup or political conflict difficult to fix. 

──

“Oh, Mito-san is in the room right now.” Karen blinks at the intimidating presence of that red-haired man who laughs lightly. 

“Not at all... I was looking for you.” 

“Me?” 

“Of course, we left a conversation halfway,” the man declares with his happy and boisterous attitude, so different from Hashirama. 

“Oh, I do not think it was a conversation, more like a presentation.” 

“For me, it was.” 

“I see.” 

“What did my sister tell you?” He asks without moving from that hallway, which makes the woman resign herself to socializing... she wants to go to sleep! 

“Well, she is a good woman. She is intelligent and quite worried because of the wedding nerves.” 

“Oh, I imagined,” the man smiles, looking into the distance, maybe remembering something from the past. “She’s fine then.” 

“Yes,” Karen blinks at such a comment. “Did you not ask her?” 

“Uh...” 

“She is your sister, it is good that someone from her family approaches her.” She sighs because she has already touched that point twice today. For a large and traditional clan, there are many gaps in communication. 

“Well... she’s a complicated girl.” 

“Not so much... she is kind,” she shrugs. “I tend to be a bit open with my sister, asking her doubts, concerns and so on.” 

“You have a sister?” 

“Yes, she is younger,” she states softly, remembering that exciting bundle about things that don’t exist. Ironic that she is there instead of her relative. “And I would like her to talk to me about these things.” 

“She is a woman.” 

“I know, but sometimes just telling her that you support her is enough.” 

“Uh... do you think so?” 

“You are siblings, family... you will always be united even if you do not want to,” the civilian points out with an audible sigh, keeping her distance from that tall character, because why are they all unfairly tall? ...Even Mito is centimeters taller. 

“You are civilians.” 

“Even if I am...” She rolls her eyes because she has been told that difference so many times. “It has the same meaning for you as it does for me, having a sibling... and even more so when they are younger. Ensuring their safety, being there for them... letting them open about their sorrows.” 

“Uh... such an interesting meaning.” The man laughed and approached swiftly in the blink of an eye. She felt his somewhat disturbing breath which made her take a step back. “I like you... maybe we should get to know each other better, right?” 

“Ni-san?” Mito is the one who, thank all the gods, saves her from her discomfort. The redhead looks at them... and more carefully at her with an ‘I told you’ expression that she doesn’t understand. 

“Mito.” So cold and different from what she saw before, the man stands at his imposing height. “Do you want some dessert?” He asks, taking out a plate from behind him. 

Karen wonders if it’s his magic and leaves it be. “I will leave you to talk.” She raises her hands and sees the opportunity to flee, although the cheeky man raises his hand in the direction of her funny locks. 

But when she slaps the insolent hand away from her braid to continue on her way away from those siblings, she sighs in relief at being left aside... better focusing on going down the stairs and maybe looking for Mikami. 

And just when she locates her among the noise of people late at night... she sees something that worries her... Why is Ryu following her? 

A/N: Hello everyone, thank you for your comments and good wishes, now I leave you another chapter for you to enjoy. As you see, the Uzumaki clan is now entering the game... what will happen now? What is Aoki up to? ...Why did Mito tell her that?

Well, considering the type of pressures that women have and the expectations they have in this regard, Mito has been prepared to be a good companion to the Senju clan leader. She is in love... although she notices that Hashirama changed somewhat. Even though they haven’t seen each other... the redhead did hope to meet him.

Karen, for her part, is zero interested in realizing this. She is a person who is uncomfortable with these issues in a certain way because she never paid attention to focus on other things. Considering the type of world in which she developed... she saw this as a nuisance... so she ignored it a lot.

For her mental well-being... plus she feels too old.

Thank you for reading.

Author-chan out! 

[desdasiwrites]

It's trans awareness week, and I'm gonna give you some books with trans rep/trans authors. Some are fiction, some are nonfiction.

Much love to all trans people, this week and every other week of the year! 🏳️‍⚧️

• Pageboy: A memoir by Elliot Page

• The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons

• Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

• Transitional: In One Way or Another, We All Transition by Munroe Bergdorf

• Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

• Peter Darlin by Austin Chant

• Variations by Juliet Jacques

• Lumberjanes by Lilah Sturges (comics)

• Yes, You Are Trans Enough by Mia Violet

• Dreadnought by April Daniels

• Gender Euphoria by Laura Kate Dale

• Between Perfect and Real by Ray Stoeve

• Paper Planes by Jennie Wood (graphic novel)

• To Strip the Flesh by Oto Toda (manga)

• Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders

• If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo

• Whipping Girl by Julia Serano

• Am I Trans Enough? How to Overcome Your Doubts and Find Your Authentic Self by Alo Johnston

💙💗🤍💗💙

[princelymlm]

LGBT+ Media - Literary

This lists features literary media that contains canon LGBT+ characters/relationships. If you’d like to recommend something be added to the list drop it in the inbox but be sure to include author and the lgbt+ representation featured otherwise your suggestion will not be added

Manga:

Goodbye, My Rose Garden - (rep: WLW)

Kono Koi ni Mirai Wa Nai (There Is No Future in This Love) - Morihashi Bingo - (rep: Trans/Trans Woman)

Boy’s Run the Riot - Keito Gaku - (rep: Trans/Trans Man)

To Strip the Flesh - Oto Toda - (rep: Trans/Trans Man)

Our Not So Lonely Planet Travel Guide - Mone Sorai - (rep: MLM)

Web-Comics

Daybreak (on Webtoon) - (rep: MLM and Non-Binary)

Graphic Novels

Bloom - Kevin Panetta - (rep: MLM)

The Magic Fish - Trung Le Nguyen - (rep: MLM)

Books

They Both Die At the End - Adam Silvera - (rep: MLM)

The First to Die At the End - Adam Silvera - (rep: MLM)

Locked Tomb series - Tamsyn Muir - (rep: WLW)

Cemetery Boys - Aiden Thomas (rep: MLM and Trans)

Hell Followed With Us - Andrew Joseph White (rep: MLM and Trans)

Out of the Blue - Jason June - (rep: MLM and Non-Binary)

Red, White, and Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston - (rep: MLM)

Iron Widow - Xiran Jay Zhao - (rep: Polyamory)

The Song of Achilles - Madeleine Miller - (rep: MLM)

Steel Crow Saga - Paul Krueger - (rep: MLM, WLW, Bisexual, and Trans/Trans Man)

This Is How You Lose the Time War - Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone - (rep: WLW)

Green Creek series - TJ Klune - (rep: MLM and WLW)

A Fractured Infinity - Nathan Tavares - (rep: MLM)

Light From Uncommon Stars - Ryka Aoki (rep: Trans, Bisexual, and Lesbian)

The Starless Sea - Erin Morgenstern - (rep: MLM)

To the Warm Horizon - Jin-Young Choi - (rep: WLW)

The Binding - Bridget Collins - (rep: MLM)

[furugiyakikkakeyaniku]

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松山に帰省された際は是非お立ち寄り下さいね〜

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福助、ライセンス物

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肩パットが付いてるのも良い感じ

レディース合わせ、メンズＭ〜サイズくらい

是非♪♪

NO FEAR

USA製、90年代頃の物でしょうか

感じ良いグリーンカラーのサーマルボディに左胸のワンポイントロゴ刺繍がクールなロンＴ

ビッグなサイズ感でワンピースな丈感もユニーク

メンズXLサイズ

是非♪♪

EDDIE BAUER

ジャパン社、中国製

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シミもありますが、あまり気にならない程度かと

Ｓ表記、メンズＳ〜Ｍサイズくらい

是非♪♪

４月19日（土）9PM to Morning　oto-doke にて

「RAWST」

Special Guest DJ に AOKI takamasa さんをお迎えしての開催

VJ/ Naoto Tsujita

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ITSU

FOOD/ 食食

Natural Wine/ 麻とき

お時間ご都合の合う方、是非♪♪

それでは本日も元気に営業致します

よろにくです^ ^

[harunoosa1987]

[kokiafans]

KOKIA in flashback - 2015

The year of 2015 sees KOKIA go on tour in Japan again for the first time in a while, to 'sow the seeds of her music' across the country. She has a lot of radio appearances to promote the tour, which runs from March to April.

She also has a big spring venue performance to promote her new album: I Found You. She does mention how her plans for next year mean there won't be a big spring performance in 2016, so this will be the last one for the forseeable future.

And then, at the KOKIA salon event for fan club members, KOKIA reveals she's pregnant! She's expecting her baby in January 2016, meaning that her final performance of the year in Kawaguchiko in October is starting to cut it close, especially since it's half-open air. Yet despite the cold, she really enjoys this concert, feeling very connected to nature, especially with Mount Fuji showing up in the backdrop.

◆ Lives and events ◆

January 9-January 10 New year concert 2015 ~musical greetings vol.4~ (Tokyo, Suntory Hall Blue Rose) ※ 2 performances on January 10, 3 performances in total (Promotion: New Year 2015)

February 14-February 15 KOKIA Valentine project ~All we need is love~ (Tokyo, Haremame (Haretara sora ni mame maite) (Promotion: Valentine 2015)

【KOKIA 2015��spring seed sowing live oto no naru ki ('a music tree')】 March 22 - Kobe Nunobiki herb garden, forest hall ※ 2 performances in 1 day March 28 - Fukuoka, Gate's7 ※ 2 performances in 1 day April 4 - Aichi, THE BOTTOM LINE April 10 - Sapporo, KRAPS HALL April 12 - Kanagawa, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No. 1 (Promotion: spring tour 2015)

April 18 KIRIN BEER “Good Luck” Live (TOKYO FM) ※ Live performance broadcasted by TOKYO FM, for raffle winners (Translated blog entry)

April 21 4th Ruikon (ruikatsu×konkatsu) (Kanagawa, Granciar Hayama An) ※ A collaborative event between a crying session for stress relief and looking for a marriage partner with the concept: ‘Making it easy to bond with the same people who are here to cry.’ (Promotion: Ruikatsu)

April 29 Sendai, Ohkuni shrine 40th anniversary memorial ceremony, event for reconstructions after disaster (Sendai Ohkuni shrine) (Promotion: Sendai 2015)

June 21-June 22 KOKIA Concert 2015 Oishii oto o tabeta nara ('If you ate delicious sounds') (Tokyo International Forum Hall C) (Promotion: spring 2015)

July 4 KOKIA Concert in St. Margaret's School, Music like a prayer (Tokyo, St. Margaret's School, St. Mary Chapel) (Translated blog entry)

July 31 KOKIA 2015 Natsu no yoru no yume ('Midsummer Night's dream') (Billboard Live TOKYO) ※ 2 performances in 1 day

August 5 KOKIA 2015 Natsu no yoru no yume ('Midsummer Night's Dream') (Billboard Live OSAKA) ※ 2 performances in 1 day (Promotion: billboard 2015)

August 7 Kyo no tanabata, yuususumi concert in Yasaka Shrine ('Kyoto's Tanabata festival, concert in the evening cool') (Kyoto, Yasaka Shrine (Promotion: Kyo no tanabata 2015)

August 16 KOKIA Utatte miyou kikaku vol.2 ~Natsu no uta, natsukashii to kanjiru no wa naze darou~ ('‘A plan to try singing vol.2′ ~songs of summer・I wonder why it feels nostalgic~') (Tokyo, Haremame) ※ 2 performances in 1 day (Promotion: haremame 2015)

August 29-August 30 KOKIA Salon (Harajuku Quest Hall) ※ Event limited to members of the KOKIA fan club, club ancoro, 3 performances in total (Promotion: KOKIA salon 2015)

October 10 KOKIA 2015 Concert Mori to utau sora to tsunagaru (’singing with the forest, connected with the sky’) (Yamanashi, Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater) (Promotion: Kawaguchiko 2015)

◆ Releases ◆

March 18 Release of original album I Found You (Victor Entertainment) ※ Limited first edition includes Spirits, the theme song for Arcadia no aoki miko (‘Blue maidens of Arcadia’) (I Found You)

March 18 Release of concert DVD KOKIA 2014 Falling in Love with the Orchestra (anco&co.) (Promotion: orchestra 2014)

October 1 Release of concert DVD Oishii oto o tabeta nara ('If you ate delicious sounds') (anco&co.) (Promotion: spring 2015)

◆ Other releases ◆

April 22 Release of smart phone app game Arcadia no aoki miko (‘Blue maidens of Arcadia’) ※ Wrote, composed and performed the theme song Spirits (Arcadia no aoki miko)

July 8 Release of compilation album Ruikatsu konpi ~sekai o koeru naki kashuu~ ('Ruikatsu compilation ~anthology of lamenting across the world~') (Victor Entertainment) ※ Includes the song Arigatou... (the pearl edition) ('Thank you...') (Promotion: Ruikatsu)

◆ Others ◆

March 19-March 29 Special broadcast on the Yunika Vision screen in front of Seibu Shinjuku station ※ From the DVD Falling in love with the Orchestra (Translated blog entry)

June 16 Performance in the debut trailer announced at E3 2015 of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows game Dark SOULS III

◆ Videos with links to watch ◆

2015 smart phone game Arcadia no aoki miko (‘Blue maidens of Arcadia’), theme song Spirits: Arcadia no aoki miko trailer

2016 Dark Souls III: Dark Souls III debut trailer 【E3 2015】

[ice-artist]

I just wanna say I love the way you draw Tomochi, Sanjiru and Oto…My precious sons you make them look so fluffy

HEHE THANK YOU

[dragaliamini]

Dragalia Lost Doomsday Getaway Event Song: Stealth Dance

Vocals: Aoki Shiki Lyrics: TAKU INOUE Composition: TAKU INOUE Arrangement: TAKU INOUE Translation + Video: HazeintheDaze

Lyrics in the video are written to be synced to the song, the more accurate translation will be edited to this post in the future. I’m not confident in my romaji either. I really do like this song and I did my best with the lyric video.

Official Lyrics: 今宵さんざめく街の裏で 足跡一つ残さずに 人混みに隠したパスワード 見つけ出して 辿り着いて ここに 見えないように手を繋いで 言えない秘密をひとつ 君と僕また分けあって そして今日も 偽りの夜が音もなく始まる 宵闇がそっと笑っていた 僕ら踊っていた 千の仮面で無表情で愛を語って 口付けて 共犯者だって気付いていた ずっとわかっていた 天国だって地獄だって構わないよ 本当の嘘が欲しいの 宵闇がそっと笑っていた 僕ら踊っていた 線の滲んだ既製品の愛を纏って 絡み合って こんばんは 僕は気付いていた ずっとわかっていた 今夜二度と夜明けが来ないように 来ないように さあ行こうよ 本当の嘘をあげるよ

Romaji: Koyoi sanzameku machi no ura de Ashiato hitotsu nokosazu ni Hitogomi ni kakushita pasuwaado Mitsuke dashite Tadori tsuite koko ni Mienai you ni te wo tsunaide Ienai himitsu wo hitotsu Kimi to boku mata wake atte Soshite kyou mo Itsuwari no yoru ga oto monaku hajimaru Yoiyami ga sotto waratteita Bokura odotteita Sen no kamen de muhyoujou de ai wo katatte Kuchizukete Kyou hansha datte kizuiteita Zutto wakatteita Tengoku datte jigoku datte kamawanaiyo Hontou no uso ga hoshii no Yoiyami ga sotto waratteita Bokura odotteita Sen no nijinda kisei hin no ai wo matotte Karamiatte Konbanwa Bokura kizuiteita Zutto wakatteita Konya nidoto yoake ga konai you ni Konai you ni Saa ikouyo Hontou no uso o ageru yo

Lyrics:

Tonight behind the road leading to the city Walking through the night leaving no trace of footprints Hidden amongst the crowd is the secret password Can you find it And locate where I am now

If you cannot see well, hold onto my hand There's a secret I will take with me to the grave You and I stand face to face sharing this view Once again today, silent and fleeting a night plagued with all our lies will soon begin

Can you hear the voice that laughs in the dark Would you like to have this dance The thousand masks we put on every day, while we talk about love As I taste your lips Again I'm your partner in this crime I knew it all this time I'll follow you to heaven or hell, and I'll just play dumb Let's see the lies you put on tonight

Can you hear the voice that laughs in the dark Shall we both have this dance The line between us has already blurred, our ready made love Intertwines you and me Good evening To you my mastermind We knew it all this time Pray the dawn doesn't come tonight Oh please don't come Oh please don't come Come take my hand

Let's see the lies we put on tonight

[musumeyaku-forever]

MY TURN!

And in one go.

1. Tsukigumis Elisabeth from 2005.

2. None currently. But tsuki and yuki used to be my favorites.

3. Rei Makoto, Akatsuki Chisei

4. Oto Kurisu, Neiro Yui

5. Shirosaki Ai, Aoki Izumi

6. Elisabeth 2014

7. Scarlet Pimpernel 2010

8. Romeo & Juliette

9. Romeo & Juliette 2010

10. Passion: José and Carmen

11. Miho Keiko

12. Otozuki Kei/Maihane Mimi

13. Fire Fever!

14. Stage photos

15. Shirosaki Ai. She had star quality! Beautiful dancer and actress. She was very compatible with Kiriyan and they shined so much together! Forever sad and disappointed in Kageki for not letting her become Top.

16. Elisabeth 2018

17. Romeo & Juliette

18. Don’t have one… sorry

19. La Esmeralda

20. Ephemeral Love

21. Studio 54

22. La Cage Aux Folles

23. Always love to see Berubara, Elisabeth or ScaPim being remade

24. 私が踊る時 from Elisabeth

25. ChieNene dancing to “Da troppo tempo” in a show I don’t remember which it is.

26. I can’t decide!! I like specific costumes, so it’s hard to decide on just one show. But I like the overall costumes from Romeo & Juliette 2012

27. Gold Spark!

28. MasaoChapi’s from Romeo & Juliette

29. Every single production of Berubara. I like the bouquets XD

30. The perfection, the kirakira, the catchy songs, how dedicated and passionate the actresses are for their work, the costumes, the powerful performances. I can go on forever XD

[deann1120]

Connections in PreCure Civilian Names (Updated)

If you don’t see a Cure, I found no relevant connection.

Sometimes I looked to Google Translate for help.

These are only connections I’ve noticed on my own. Please let me know which connections I’ve missed!

Honoka Yukishiro (Cure White) - “Yukishiro” means “snow white.”

Hikari Kujo (Shiny Luminous) - “Hikari” is just the literal word for “light,” alluding to her role in the series.

Saki Hyuuga (Cure Bloom/Bright) - “Saki” means “bloom” or “blooming.” “Hyuuga” can mean “facing the sun’s direction”; if you’re wondering what relevance that has, look what type of flower appears in Bloom’s transformation.

Mai Mishou (Cure Egret/Windy) - “shou” can mean “fly,” referring to the egret bird.

Nozomi Yumehara/Cure Dream - “Nozomi” can mean either “hope” or “wish,” as she introduces herself as the Cure of hope (I think). “Yume” means “dream.”

Rin Natsuki/Cure Rouge - “Natsu” means “summer,” referencing her fire powers.

Komachi Akimoto/Cure Mint - “Aki” means “fall,” which could refer to the leaves behind her transformation. But, like, that’s the best I can do with that.

Karen Minazuki/Cure Aqua - It’s not exact, but her last name contains “Mi__zu__” which means “water.”

Love Momozono/Cure Peach - “Momo” can mean either “peach,” or a word for “pink.” “Love” obviously refers to her heart theme.

Miki Aono/Cure Berry - “Aono” means “of blue.” “Miki” is used for a lot of blue magical girls (Sayaka, Mew Mint’s pet dog, the Amulet Spade Chara), though it means “beautiful tree.”

Inori Yamabuki/Cure Pine - “Inori” means “prayer,” referring to her transformation phrase and attacks, where you can hear her use the word.

Setsuna Higashi/Cure Passion - “Higashi” means “East,” referring to her previous role as Eas. “Setsuna” can mean “precious” or “beloved,” possibly referring to her newfound friendships.

Tsubomi Hanasaki/Cure Blossom - “Tsubomi” means “bud,” as in flower bud, and “Hanasaki” means “blooming flower or blossom.”

Yuri Tsukikage/Cure Moonlight - “Yuri” means “lily,” her personal flower, and “Tsukikage” literally translates to “moon shadow,” oddly enough.

Hibiki Hojo/Cure Melody - “Hibiki” means “resound” or “sound” (though “sound” is usually translated as “oto.”) This also goes for Hibiki Tachibana, of course.

Kanade Minamino/Cure Rhythm - “Kanade” means “beautiful sound” or “playing music.” This also goes for Kanade Amou.

Eren Kurokawa/Cure Beat - “Kuro” means “black,” possibly alluding to the fact that Eren used to be a black cat.

Ako Shirabe/Cure Muse - “Shirabe” means “note” or “tune.” This also goes for Shirabe Tsukuyomi.

Miyuki Hoshizora/Cure Happy - “Hoshizora” means “starry sky.” This isn’t a direct reference to her, but a starry sky can be considered a setting for fairy tale.

Akane Hino/Cure Sunny - “Aka” means “red,” which might be a reason why some people list her as a red cure when she is clearly orange. “Hino” means “of fire.” This also goes for Rei Hino.

Yayoi Kise/Cure Peace - “Ki” can mean “yellow,” though I know the translation better as “Kiiro.”

Nao Midorikawa/Cure March - “Midori” means “green.” This also goes for Izuku Midoriya (happy birthday to him, btw).

Reika Aoki/Cure Beauty - “Reika” means “below zero,” according to Google Translate, referring to her ice powers, though the name has multiple meanings; another is “beautiful.” “Ao” means “blue.”

Mana Aida/Cure Heart - “Ai” means “love.”

Rikka Hishikawa/Cure Diamond - “Rikka” also has several meanings, though one is “snow” or “snowflake,” referring to her ice powers.

Makoto Kenzaki/Cure Sword - “Ken” means either “blade” or “sword.”

Megumi Aino/Cure Lovely - “Megumi” can mean “love” or “affection.” “Aino” means “of love.” This also goes for Minako Aino.

Hime Shirayuki/Cure Princess - “Hime” means “princess.” “Shirayuki” means “white snow,” probably alluding to the famous princess.

Yuko Omori/Cure Honey - “mori” means “forest,” maybe referring to her clover theme.

Haruka Haruno/Cure Flora - “Haruno” means “of spring,” referring to the season her element is associated with. The same goes for her first name.

Minami Kaido/Cure Mermaid - “Kaido” doesn’t seem to mean anything relevant, but it’s similar to “Kaioh,” Sailor Neptune’s last name. “Minami” means “south,” though I don’t know if that’s supposed to mean something.

Kirara Amanogawa/Cure Twinkle - From first to last name, it translates literally as “twinkling Milky Way.”

Towa Akagi/Cure Scarlet - “Aka” means “red.”

Mirai Asahina/Cure Miracle - “Mirai” means “future.” I didn’t actually watch all of Mahoutsukai, so I don’t know if that’s relevant.

Kotoha Hanami/Ha/Cure Felice - “Ha” means “leaf,” which is in, like, all of her names. “Hanami” means “flower viewing,” an actual pastime in Japan where people picnic near the newly-bloomed sakura trees.

Ichika Usami/Cure Whip - It’s not exact, but “Usagi means “rabbit,” referring to her animal theme. Thus is where Sailor Moon’s first name comes from.

Himari Arisugawa/Cure Custard - “Hi” can mean “sun,” which is sometimes portrayed as yellow.

Aoi Tategami/Cure Gelato - From first to last name, it translates literally as “blue mane.”

Akira Kenjou/Cure Chocolat - “Akira” contains “ak__a,” which means “red.”

Ciel Kirahoshi/Cure Parfait - “Ciel” is French for “sky.” “Kirahoshi” means “twinkling stars,” which could refer to the ethereal nature of her animal theme, as does Ciel.

Hana Nono/Cure Yell - “Hana” means “flower,” referring to one of her attack themes and part of her outfit.

Saaya Yakushiji/Cure Ange - This one might be a stretch. Yakushi-ji is a Buddhist temple in Japan; its main attraction is “The Medicine Buddha,” which could reference her introducing herself as “Healing everyone!”

Homare Kagayaki/Cure Etoile - “Homare” means “honor,” which could refer to her character arc of self-acceptance. “Kagayaki” means “shining,” referring to her golden-like theme.

Ruru Amour/Cure Amour - “Ruru” is a reference to R.U.R., a 1920s play that brought the word “robot” into modern usage, referring to her true nature. So it’s not Lulu. “Amour” is French for “love,” referring to her and Macherie’s theme.

Emiru Aisaki/Cure Macherie - “Aisaki” means “blooming love.”

Hikaru Hoshina/Cure Star - “Hikaru” means “bright,” “shimmer” or “gleam.” “Hoshi” means “star.”

Lala Hagoromo/Cure Milky - “Hagoromo” refers to a few things, but the anime makes it clear what the fake name specifially refers to. I forget which one, but I think it’s either for a space orbiter or an old Japanese play about a swan maiden.

Elena Amamiya/Cure Soleil - “Elena” is a multilingual name that means “bright” or “shining light,” referring to her sun theme.

Madoka Kaguya/Cure Selene - “Kaguya” refers to a Japanese story involving a princess of the moon.

Yuni/Cure Cosmo - “Yuni” is supposed to refer to how Japan pronounces the word “universe,” in reference to the outer space themes.

Nodoka Hanadera/Cure Grace - “Hana” means “flower.”

Chiyu Sawaizumi/Cure Fontaine - “Chiyu” can mean “healing” or “cure,” though since she’s not the main cure I don’t know why she gets to be named after the season’s main theme. “Sawaizumi” can mean “marsh/stream fountain.”

Hinata Hiramitsu/Cure Sparkle - “Hi” means “sun,” which refers to her bright powers. “Hinata” means “sunny place.” Although not exact, “Hiromitsu” means “wide light.” Interestingly, “mitsu” is a word for “three,” which could reference her being the third Cure in her team.

Asumi Fuurin/Cure Earth - “Asu” is just how the Japanese pronounce the English word “earth.” So Cure Earth’s civilian name is literally the same. “Fuu” means “wind,” referring to her actual element. The same goes for Fuu Hououji.

8/3/20 EDIT: MY ASS COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT SPLASH STAR, IM SO SORRY.

[kimonobeat]

Maison book girl Lyrics: Yami-Iro no Asa (闇色の朝; A Morning the Color of Darkness)

English translation and romanization below the cut.

ENGLISH

Darkness falls, a warm rain. Never knowing of the distant desert.

The world that blooms at my feet is warped. Still so tender.

I’m gazing into the distance, at the lights of that city. I’m still holding your vanishing hand.

My tiny, green body. I burned my lies into the shadows in the window, waiting for somebody. Laughter lights up the desert, and makes a rainbow. The fingertip tracing a line made rain fall.

Raindrops, making sounds. A train of bugs is on its way.

I stared from on top of a bridge, I don’t mind if your wet hair vanishes. Because it’s something small.

Cold tears dwell, time stops. My sadness splits open and leaks out. Light creates darkness. The forest and my dreams vanish from the ocean and become a rainbow. I’ve lost time not being able to forgive, but who?

A day of rainfall the color of darkness. A vividly clear night.

ROMAJI

yami ga furu, atatakai ame. tooi sabaku, shiranai mama.

ashimoto ni saku sekai wa yugande’ru. yasashii mama de.

tooku nagamete iru, ano machi no hikari wo. kiete yuku kimi no te wo ima mo tsunaide’ru no.

aoki chiisana karada. mado no naka de uso wa kage ni yakitsuite, dareka wo matte ita no. warau koe ga sabaku wo terashi, niji wo tsukuru. sen wo nazoru yubisaki ga ame wo furashita.

ame no tsubu, oto wo narasu. mushi-tachi no densha ga kuru.

hashi no ue mitsumeta, kimi no nureta kami wa kiete shimattemo ii no. chiisana koto dakara.

tsumetai namida ga yadoru, toki wa tomari. sakete morete’ku kanashimi. hikari ga yami wo tsukuru. mori to yume mo, umi kara kiete niji ni natte. dare wo yurusenai mama jikan wo nakushita.

yami-iro no ame ga furu hi. azayaka ni hareta yoru.

[ikemenfangirl]

[Indie Otome Game : DotoKoi]

DotoKoi : Otome game (ドトコイ)

By : KUROKI

Genre : dating sim

Website : http://kuro.kilo.jp/oto/

Awesome Idea for dating sim games

The protagonist is a new student. And have problems, She is cursed to can't see the handsome guys.

Therefore see them as different colored dot,

But will see more clearly when the relationship is higher

-Characters-

Red : Nikaido Masamune

Blue : Aoki Makoto

Yellow : Saito Louis

Green : Minamoto Eiji

Dark yellow: Saito Leon

Brown : Ono Keiichi (Teacher)

Black : Kanzaki (Megane)

Tanuki Riine (Secret)

Purple : Muranaga Shoko (Friend)

-Download-

PC : Windows https://www.freem.ne.jp/win/game/21098

PC : Win & Mac https://novelgame.jp/games/show/2426

iOS : https://apps.apple.com/app/id1480157856

Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.imahiro.dotokoi

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