#shall we date ninja shadow makoto

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Things I wish were more present in SWD?: Ninja Shadow (PART 1)

So this is just a word blurb from me just spewing out my thoughts. Some of it may not make sense, but I'll try to keep my thoughts as concise as possible.

Topic: More Sibling Interactions (especially b/w Makoto and Toru)

We kinda got this b/w Saori (MC) and her brother Kaname in that one Spin Off where either they go to the Nagasaki Vigilantes together or you pick the other story route (I can't remember the contents of that storyline, but I remember it being cute).

I thought it was really cute and nice seeing their sibling relationship.

I just wish we got spin offs like for the other siblings in this game (Seiji-Seiya, Kunihiro-Nobuyoshi, Kaede-Amon, Yugiri and Ritsu with their unnamed younger siblings, the puppeteer brothers, even Ukyo-Eduard who are more like adoptive siblings). They didn't need to be non-canon, they could've been anecdotal stories from their pasts.

I know it's meant to be an otome game, but getting more character back story would have been so cool.

I especially wanted to see more sibling interactions b/w Makoto and Toru. They are a main pair of siblings in the series, so I wish we could've seen them more, specifically without Saori being there (because yeah, it is an otome game).

Toru is shown to love his little brother very dearly. It's one of his major reasons for trying to "destroy Nagasaki and build it back up". Because it's "the city Makoto loves". His dream also spreads to completely reconstructing Japan, but his main focal point is Nagasaki because that's where his baby brother is.

Makoto does love his big brother too, but he has resentment toward him as well. Toru has always been better than him at everything, Toru has always been the golden child of the Nakagawa family. Now even then at most Makoto was just a bit envious.

The real resentment begins when Toru just up and leaves one day leaving Makoto to clean up after his mess.

Now, I say he just leaves out of the blue because while in the early original routes, Toru was said to be a founding member of the Nagasaki Vigilantes, however, in one of the later canon spin offs called Back to the Beginning, which I'll consider to be the actual storyline, Makoto says that Toru just kinda disappeared one day without any warning and without telling Makoto or Shintaro anything.

I guess Toru just had an epiphany about his ideals. I don't really know and I'm not sure/don't remember if it's explained anymore. I honestly don't know lol

Anyways, that's where Makoto actually seems to gain resentment towards his brother, because when Toru leaves Makoto has to take care of stuff Toru left behind. And of course the Nakagawa family, specifically the branch family, love to beat down and berate Makoto because he was the "lesser" brother. Literally calling him the stain to the Nakagawa name (which, holy shit, is really fucking mean and evil, holy cow).

If I remember right, Makoto didn't even want to really take up becoming the next head of the family, he just wanted to become painter, but because Toru left now he has to, which I think is really sad, poor Makoto.

As for what happens to Toru, depending on the route he's either captured and then escapes (usually with the help of his pal Tsubaki) or he's just captured, or he turns into a traveling merchant(?) (I honestly can't remember everything that happens in his route, I think he becomes a merchant though).

And if he and Makoto aren't really involved in the route, ig he just kinda dilly-dallies and runs around doing whatever.

I think it would have been interesting if we were able to get a spin off where Toru and Makoto have a deep and meaningful conversation about why they chose the choices they did, how they were feeling, how they felt about each other's choices and decisions. It would be a very emotional and vulnerable moment for the two, especially Makoto who tends to hide his true emotions. I think it would've been interesting to see Makoto open up more to Toru about how the Nakagawa elders treated him, obviously Toru generally gets the idea, but Makoto could tell him in detail and how that made him feel.

I wish we could've had an emotional spin off like that. Though I might be biased sense I find the sibling dynamic of the two to be most interesting out of everyone's.

Like I said Toru loves Makoto so much to the point that he would cause some hurt and pain to his baby brother to keep him safe. He even tries multiple times to get Makoto to join him in his rebellion and becomes quite hurt when Makoto doesn't take up his offer. I mean just look at this bit of text from the Ninja Shadow Tropedia/wikia page

When he's beaten in Makoto's route he's extremely distraught as he was so sure he win.

He was so sure he was going to win because he has such a strong deep love for his brother.

Toru wanted to protect one of things his little brother held so dear to him.

I just love the two so much, they deserve the world

Well that's the end of this word blurb (part 1) lol. I hope what I said makes sense and maybe some of you might agree.

[trickster-kat]

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Part 2

[ceragondubs]

Hey everyone! I've always wanted to do a fandub for Ninja Shadow too, but just never got the chance/time to do so! However, here is a one-shot fandub of the prologue for the game! What this means is this fandub is completed-- it was meant to be very short and we won't be touching the game again or doing more dubs for it. HOWEVER, I may change my mind and reconsider this (after talking with the cast to see who would like to reprise their roles/continue of course) if you guys show how you really want us to do a longer dub by sharing this video and leaving a comment on our video!

The last trailer bit is also not fully dubbed because it was a last minute thing suggestion made by one of my editors (which literally happened yesterday) and so I just happened to have those voice lines done y Ukyo & Asagi's VAs because they were audition lines.

Because this was such a huge upload, I did not have time to prepare a spin-off upload so there will not be any tomorrow.

[shallwedatefics-blog]

Nightmare (Makoto x MC)

Pairing: Makoto/MC Game: Ninja Shadow Words: 683 Spoilers for Makoto's main story and after story! I hope you like it, anon! 💜 If anyone wants me to write another, shoot me a request!

Exhaustion was tugging at Saori as she finished up her work at the Meiko Salon. She closed the accounting book and set it to the side. She blew out the candle at her nightstand and settled into her futon for a restful night.    Then someone banged at her door. Saori bit back a sigh, the lull of sleep almost convincing her to ignore whoever it was trying to get into her room. It didn’t last long when the knocking continued, almost in a furious manner. She brushed the hair out of her face and slunk out of bed to see who was knocking on her door in the middle in the night. “It’s probably Kagura making sure I got everything right in the accounting book. He’s always a diligent worker.” Saori mused groggily as she tried to straighten her hair with her fingers before opening the door. And when she did, she could hardly believe who it was. “Saori.” “Makoto?” Saori exclaimed. Her voice was loud and surprised to see her fiancé standing in her doorway. Her brows knitted together in confusion, until she saw the beads of sweat on his forehead and the undeniably anxious expression on his face. “What’s the matter? You look terrified!” “I’m sorry to be barging in at this hour, however I didn’t know where else to go.” He said quickly, his voice shaky. Saori nodded, allowing him to enter her room. “Of course it’s all right.” His face was pale and he was silent. Quite frankly it was freaking her out. “I just needed to see you very badly.” He explained Saori stepped towards him. “Has something happened? Did you learn something about Toru and Tsubaki? Where they are, perhaps?” She asked hopefully, but with his frightened face she doubted it was good news. He shook his and paused to look down at Saori. “No. It wasn’t anything like that. To be honest, it isn’t that big of an issue. Just an overactive imagination.” “It sounds like you had a dream of some sort.”  “Yes, it was a terrible dream. A nightmare.” “Do you want to talk about it?” “Not particularly I just need to see you alive.” Makoto mumbled. It almost broke her heart, he had a death dream about her. “I’m so sorry.” She muttered and took his hand in hers and gave it a light squeeze. “I feel like an idiot for rushing into your room over a silly dream. His grip on her hand was tight. “It’s okay, I promise. I understand. I’ve been in this situation myself.” “You’ve had night terrors too?” “Of course I have. Being a ninja takes a toll on all of us, Makoto. My brother and I always helped each other through them. You don’t need to worry. I’m not going anyway. It’s all in your head after all.” “That explains why you’re so good at this. It just felt so… real.” “Care to talk about it?” He sighed softly. “It was when you were kidnapped by Toru and took that bullet for me. Except it was worse and you died.” “Sounds awful.” Saori murmured. “None of our comrades were there. I watched you bleed out and die.” “I see… That sounds horrible.” She commented. He didn’t say anything else and stared down at the floor. He was mentally berating himself for being so weak. “Don’t go beating yourself up now. It’s okay now. I survived.” She said, running her hands through his locks. “I know that. I shouldn’t be afraid of that dream. It was my fears coming to life I suppose.” “We can’t always be strong all of the time, especially under these circumstances. You can be a Iittle afraid.” “Thank you, Saori. Truly, you’re amazing.” “I’m just happy to help.” A faint hue of pink dusting her cheeks at the compliment. “I’m going to sleep, if you like, you can join me.” After Makoto fell asleep the futon shifted and his arms came around Saori, holding her. She never felt more secure in her whole life nor embarrassed after Kagura came in looking for Makoto.

[saorikuhara39]

Ninja Shadow Spin-off: Back to the Beginning

As the game is approaching its premature end, we were offered a spin-off that shows the Nagasaki’s beginnings, which I have been waiting for. Now I see the reason why Miyabi’s Main Story was necessary to be released - it’s to show the establishment of the Nagasaki Vigilantes.

But there is one thing, one thing I’m aiming for in this spin-off event...

When I saw this, I knew THAT SCENE have to show up.

Here’s my first man, Kagura! *fangirls*

Did you know how long I have waited for a spin-off like this!? Spin-off events that show stories of the past are every players dream. Just like ‘Behind Secret Eyes’ Spin-off events - that was a series of good Spin-off events. I finally get to see the very scene unfold right before my eyes.

Yet, such a spin-off event could only appear when the game is ending. Just like the spin-off that appeared in Blood in Roses that shows the history before the routes.

I was low-key hoping they at least continue making routes for the rest of the unreleased guys before they stopped the game. I don’t need the events, I just want the other guys’ Main Stories!

(here I am, already at the bargaining stage, wishing for the game to go on a little longer...)

Early bird CG reward for completing the spin-off event.

[playingwithmaia]

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Voz de Makoto - Bless My Ears - Basics - About Eduard

[valhala90]

Ninja Shadow

The interesting spin-off "A modern twist" It's a Modern AU and I played my favorite first, Makoto.

Spoilers (Wrote it for those who don’t plan on buying it)

Saori comes to a certain big city to search for her twin brother who stopped answering her calls. She's broke and wanders the streets at night, not knowing if she can afford to stay somewhere. She stumbles upon a suspicious guy who's about to ambush Makoto. Makoto's a lawyer and Saori defends him. (I always envisioned Makoto as an artist in modern times (here it's just a hobby), or a CEO.)

The thingy around his neck is making his “modern” look iffy though. and the hair is like: bitch, I’m fabulous. I feel like they could have done something about it. 

He then asks her to be his bodyguard, but he also says "put your safety first." He treats her to a fancy meal and calls Ukyo the detective, to find her brother. Turns out her brother's phone was broken so he couldn't answer. In the end, she accepts to be his bodyguard and agrees to live in his mansion. 

I laughed, but it's really charming, cause he feels lonely, as Saori noted after living there for a while. The mansion is deserted and Makoto is bad at doing housework. She wonders why there are no other ppl to help him. Makoto reveals his issues about doing the job he does and what risks it involves. Because of the threats, he was forced to isolate himself, even firing the servants and other staff around him because one of them betrayed him. As a result, Toru paid the price, by shielding him and getting stabbed instead, and I love the depiction of Toru and Makoto's relationship here where they are not on opposing sides. He then says it would be better if he never became a lawyer. Saori comforts him saying there are two sides to everything in life just like in the court. While some ppl hate him, there are others are genuinely thankful to him for the work he does. She says he has to think about all the people he saved and their sincere happiness that wouldn't happen without him. He smirks mumbling how she's strong and how he can't let her go. She's like what..?

While he plays it cool and rests his head on her shoulder. (Awwww)

Some time passes, and Saori feels uncomfortable again when he brings her to the same fancy restaurant he brought her the first time they met. She's like Makoto this is awkward cause who brings his bodyguard to eat at such lavish place and I'm like dressed casual and all xD Makoto's like then stop being my bodyguard and she's like oh, he no longer needs me... 

Me

Makoto explains how he had trust issues at first, but spending more time with her made him fall for her. He's like: would you like an upgrade from a bodyguard to a girlfriend? It's not a bad deal. 

LOL.

Saori is speechless, but then she says "I want to be both your bodyguard and girlfriend" I'm studying martial arts. And I wanna learn some fancy manners to be the woman you deserve, and he's like stop with that shit you are perfect.

yeah, it's short, cute, fluff story. I could have survived without it, but I don’t regret spending hard-earned jade.

[mrsdurandal]

I kinda like the MC with black hair tho

[cookidoughlilac]

Considering Makoto and the MC are about to "go at it," Yuzuki and Eduard seem remarkably calm

^ that's the CG for this scene, by the way

[flamingdiva]

I'm not a fan of it Tsubaki

No that would have the opposite effect also Makoto would make your death slow and painful if you touch me

[dngrs-untld-hrshps-unnmbrd]

It seems like every time I go AWOL I drag a new fandom or two onto my blog for a while/forever when I return.

Last time it was Jason Isaac’s latest TV shows and Horizon Zero Dawn. This time it’s historical otomes featuring pretty warlords with long hair and grumpy personalities.

*Sagira voice* You’re welcommmmmmmme! 

So who else here plays Destiny and otomes? It can’t just be me and @resshiiram

[trickster-kat]

Uploaded Ninja Shadow: Makoto (Premium) Route to YouTube!

[solns]

he laughed what the heck?? I thought he’d be more hostile towards MC because of her brother but sanosuke is rly goddamn decent I’m at a loss for words OTL he’s going against all my expectations that idk how I feel about it like I can’t keep up

[duckygalaxy]

Decided to sketch Makoto. I might color this later ^^

[saorikuhara39]

[CROSSOVER] King of Lectures: Lucifer and Makoto.

Unable to stand the prideful Lucifer, Makoto thinks that the meeting is a waste of time and can't help but let out a sigh.

[playingwithmaia]

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Voz de Makoto - Bless My Ears - Emotions - Thoughts 2