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once more posting kaitetsu anpanman bc this song is awsome with amazing vocals and amazing lyrics. Izumi Yanase and the bony jacks where cooking so hard with this one.

it also features the lyric "being tasty is my sole purpose for living" wich is true but i never expected it to be said out loud like that

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Revelan el arte de "I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History"

#rekiaku La nueva imagen promocional del anime "I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History" (@rekiaku) nos revela a más personajes del elenco.

El sitio web oficial y cuentas para redes sociales del anime I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History (Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo) revelaron una nueva imagen promocional, junto con una gran cantidad de miembros adicionales del elenco. Basado en las novelas ligeras de Izumi Okido y Jun Hayase, Yuji Yanase (By the Grace of the Gods) dirige el anime I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes…

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2ND DREAM UNIT ELECTION WINNER [TOP 30; TEXT VER.]

Blue Napoleon Chie Sasaki, Haruna Kamijo, Hina Araki, Sarina Matsumoto, Mizuki Kawashima

GIRLS BE NEXT STEP Hiromi Seki, Yasuha Okazaki, Hotaru Shiragiku, Chizuru Matsuo

#LookingForAUnitName Akira Sunazuka, Akari Tsujino, Riamu Yumemi

Vivid Color Age Hajime Fujiwara, Kana Imai, Aiko Takamori

Frilled Square Yuzu Kitami, Shinobu Kudo, Azuki Momoi, Honoka Ayase

no name Kanade Hayami, Fumika Sagisawa, Minami Nitta, Kaede Takagki, Anastasia

Trichromatic Nature Karen Hojo, Kyoko Igarashi, Aiko Takamori

MomoPearBerry Arisu Tachibana, Momoka Sakurai, Risa Matoba

new wave Izumi Ohishi, Sakura Muramatsu, Ako Tsuchiya

Miss Fortune Telling Kako Takafuji, Hotaru Shiragiku, Karin Domyoji, Yoshino Yorita

Under The Desk Nono Morikubo, Mayu Sakuma, Syoko Hoshi

Ignition ZERO Sana Miyoshi, Reina Koseki, Hikaru Nanjo

Triad Primus Nao Kamiya, Rin Shibuya, Karen Hojo

LiPPs Kanade Hayami, Frederica Miyamoto, Shiki Ichinose, Syuko Shiomi, Mika Jougasaki

Violet Violence Tsukasa Kiryu, Noa Takamine, Tokiko Zaizen

P.C.S. Miho Kohinata, Uzuki Shimamura, Kyoko Igarashi

no name Yoshino Yorita, Nanami Asari, Atsumi Munakata, Hayate Hisakawa, Hinako Kita

Sol Qamar Natalia, Layla

NyanNyanNyan Noa Takamine, Miku Maekawa, Anastasia

no name Tsukasa Kiryu, Nene Kurihara

Sakura Blossom Yui Ohtsuki, Chinatsu Aikawa

Precious White Rumi Wakui, Miyu Mifune, Nana Abe, Toko Hattori

Brilliant Feuille + YUKIMI Yukimi Sajo, Chiaki Kurokawa, Miyuki Yanase, Midori Mizuno

no name Akane Hino, Fumika Sagisawa

I Genius Akiha Ikebukuro, Shiki Ichinose

Gekka Hyouki  (月下氷姫) Fumika Sagisawa, Hajime Fujiwara

142′s Koume Shirasaka, Sachiko Koshimizu, Syoko Hoshi

Pinky Cute Miho Kohinata, Uzuki Shimamura, Chieri Ogata

Red Ballad Chinatsu Aikawa, Aya Kirino, Chiaki Kurokawa, Reiko Takahashi, Ai Togo

no name Yukimi Sajo, Kozue Yusa

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[Pics] ロックミュージカル「MARS RED」(rock musical mars red)

visuals update under the cut^^

Cast:

Oota Motohiro as Kurusu Shuutarou (栗栖秀太郎)

Nakamura Seijirou as Maeda Yoshinobu (前田義信)

Itokawa Youjirou as Suwa (スワ)

Yanase Daisuke as Yamagami Tokuichi (山上徳一)

Yamamoto Ikkei as Nanba (ナンバ)

Nanaki Kanon as Shirase Aoi (白瀬葵)

Matsui Yuuho as Tenmaya Shinnosukei (天満屋慎之助)

KIMERU as Defrott (デフロット)

Hagino Takashi as Nakajima Sounosuke (中島宗之助)

Hirano Ryou as Takeuchi (タケウチ)

Izumi Youhei as Hiranuma (平沼)

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Bungo Stray Dogs WAN!, información 29-30 septiembre

Agradezco a @u-a5158​ / Yanase, por su arduo esfuerzo con la traducción.

1. Visual key, staff, introducción a BSD WAN!

En enero del 2021 se decidirá la fecha final para el comienzo de la transmisión para la esperada animación de BSD WAN! Tengan presente que esto no quiere decir que ese mes se oficialice la transmisión. Solo se ha confirmado fecha para una nueva confirmación, valga la redundancia.

La visual key es la primera imagen en la galeria con la fecha “Enero 2021″.

Staff. Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! estará bajo supervisión de BONES Studio y NOMAD Studio.

2. Cast e información de los personajes (la información de los personajes se traducirá en breve)

El cast de la main story se mantiene para este spin-off animado. Participan:

Taniyama Kishou como Nakahara Chuuya

Miyano Mamor como Dazai Osamu

Uemura Yuuto como Nakajima Atsushi

Kensho Ono como Akutagawa Ryunosuke y

Sumire Morohoshi como Kyouka Izumi

3. Colaboración especial, salida y venta de nueva mercancía y exhibición para celebrar la animación de Bungo Stray Dogs WAN!

Toda la información la encuentran en el twitter oficial de BSD o en el sitio oficial de BSD WAN!

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Senribana Monogatari 10/11

Summary: Due to Citron’s work as the Zahran Minister of Culture and Arts there has been a surge in interest in foreign culture in Zahra. Prince Tangerine gives his brother a call, but it seems he has more on his mind than just an invitation..

Note: This event references a popular Japanese fairytale titled “The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Blossom”, I encourage you to read it here!

This is a 10 part story with an epilogue.

[part 1] [part 2] [part 3] [part 4] [part 5] [part 6] [part 7] [part 8] [part 9] [part 10]

Epilogue “The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Blossom”

This is a chapter that features the title play of this event! You can read the full translation of the play with pictures here!

This chapter is very long! It references two actual Kabuki plays, “Five Men of the White Waves” and “Wait a Minute”.

Characters

Citron as Sahul (Yukimaru)

Azuma as Yukinojou

Itaru as Matsunosuke

Hisoka as Fukumaru

Homare as Fujisaka

Sakuya as Ogino

Yukinojou  

“And somehow or other, more than when it began, I find myself wondering through this endless purgatory. My wish of dragging Confucianism and Buddhism to hell have only withered away.”

Sahul  

Ohh..

Izumi  

(Just as I thought when we were assigning roles, Azuma’s stage presence is incredible. Everyone’s eyes are focused on him.

Sahul sees this performance and is immediately captivated by Yukinojou’s stage presence. After the show he goes to Yukinojou’s dressing room and begs to be his student..)

Sahul  

Please, take me as your student!

Yukinojou  

What?

Matsunosuke  

What’s the meaning of this? Hey you, it says ‘No unauthorised personnel allowed’.

Yukinojou  

It’s alright. I want to hear what he has to say.

Matsunosuke  

Are you sure?

Yukinojou  

He did come all the way here. I don’t think he is here to be rude, right? Are you serious about wanting to become my student?

Sahul  

Yes! Please! I am willing to do anything, even the work of just a servant! Please, I ask that you take me as your student!

Yukinojou  

I am not so sure..

Matsunosuke  

I’m going to call security.

Yukinojou  

No, not yet. Alright, I’ll give you a chance, boy.

Sahul  

SERIOUSLY!?

Matsunosuke  

Are you for real? I thought you never took on students?

Yukinojou  

It wouldn’t hurt to try taking just one student. I think it’s fine.

Sahul  

I’ll try my very best!

Yukinojou  

Alright, I will speak with Mr. Yamashita about your housing arrangements. 

Sahul  

Thank you!

Yukinojou  

Do you have any further questions for me?

Sahul  

Well.. When exactly do I start?

Yukinojou  

Well well, now let’s not get ahead of ourselves. How about we first get you acquainted to our customs before we do anything else.

Sahul  

Of course! I leave myself in your care!

Yukinojou  

Hmm, so first we need to give you a name. Typically a name is derived from one of the characters of the teacher’s name… So how about we take the “Yuki (snow)” from my name and give you the name “Yukimaru”?

Sahul  

Yukimaru.. Thank you so much!

Matsunosuke  

So then, what did you really think about that kid?

Yukinojou  

If you’re trying to give me advice I am not here for it.

Matsunosuke  

Have you not heard what the elders are saying?

He may dream of becoming a Kabuki actor but for real, taking a foreigner under your wing so suddenly? He’s already turning heads.

Yukinojou  

He’s got a lot of spunk. I believe he has done his homework.

Matsunosuke  

I just don’t want you wasting your time with this kid with a whole future ahead of him who just happens to have some flashy clothes and elegant demeanor.

Yukinojou  

.. I understand where you’re coming from.

Yukinojou  

This flower is very pretty.

Yamashita  

It was made by your very own Yukimaru.

Yukinojou  

!? Yukimaru made it?

Yamashita  

And he even cleaned up nicely.

He has been doing a very good job.

Yukinojou  

I see..

Sahul  

Master, I’m home!

Yukinojou  

Tell me, have you been adjusting well to our culture?

Sahul  

Yes, and it is all thanks to your guidance.

Since the very beginning I have yearned to live in this country, how could I not but enjoy myself?

From the first time I saw Kabuki on TV, I have yearned to study this beautiful art form no matter it would take me or how I would learn it. I just knew it was what I wanted. Being able to see this world I have only imagined has only broadened my horizons as if I was living in a dream.

Yukinojou  

So, I guess you really are..

Sahul  

Master?

Yukinojou  

.. Ready to begin training soon.

Sahul  

SERIOUSLY!? THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Fujisaka  

Hmm, what wonderful form. Alrighty, how about you show me what you know.

Sahul  

Okay!

Fujisaka  

W-Where did you learn to do Japanese Buyo!?

Sahul  

I happened to find a teacher some years ago.. About 10 years ago.

Fujisaka  

That’s great.You have more passion than I imagined.

Sahul  

Thank you very much.

Izumi  

(It’s just like Citron said before, Japanese Buyo really comes naturally to him.

The role of Fujisaka also really brings out Homare’s elegant side. The traits of both Fujisaka and Homare are a great match, it’s perfect.

After Buyo, Sahul goes to learn Nagauta, it’s a type of long story told as the performer plays the shamisen.)

Sahul  

Thank you very much.

Ogino  

.. I’m going to head out first.

Sahul  

W-Wait..

Ogino  

?

Sahul  

My playing wasn’t weird, was it? If there’s anything you notice I would like to know—

Ogino  

Well there’s nothing in particular.

Sahul  

Really!? Thank you! See you next week!

Ogino  

Yeah, okay.

Fujisaka  

And haven’t you heard his incredible Nagauta performance?

Yukinojou  

Wait who?

Fujisaka  

Yukimaru of course!

Yukinojou  

Oh, yes..

Fujisaka  

That boy’s a born genius!

He’s the cream of the crop, I have never seen anyone like him! If only there was somewhere he could go to use his talents. I have no doubts his talents will flourish wherever he goes. It’s such a shame. Becoming a Kabuki actor would truly be difficult for someone like him. Not only is he foreign, but he has no titles nor any powerful sponsors to back him. Oh and not to mention he is starting awfully late.

Yukinojou  

......

Fujisaka  

Well anyway, I am sure you have been thinking about his future since you’re his teacher after all.

Yukinojou

.... Yes, of course.

Fujisaka  

However I find him to be a very interesting pick for someone like you, the son of a commoner.

Matsunosuke  

Hey—

Yukinojou  

Oh, it’s rare to see you here.

Matsunosuke  

Well you know I had to come greet my partner before the performance.

Yukinojou  

You say that but this is the first time you have ever done it.

Matsunosuke 

Soooo is that kid here today?

Yukinojou  

He is at dance practice right now.

Matsunosuke  

Hmm, practice huh. Just how long do you plan to keep that kid around for anyway?

Yukinojou  

Well..

Sahul  

I’m baaccckkk, yooo!

Oh, are you a visitor?

Matsunosuke  

Oh, you’re looking better than I expected. 

Sahul  

W-Welcome!

Matsunosuke  

.. Hmmm.

Sahul  

Umm?

Who was that man?

Yukinojou  

Yanase Matsunosuke.

He is the noble son of the Yanase family.

And loved by the God of Kabuki.

Sahul  

Oh, is that so?

Well I for one think the God of Kabuki is also looking down upon you, great master.

Yukinojou  

Well actually— I did not exactly have the easiest time getting into this industry myself.

Izumi  

(The contrast between Sahul’s carefree nature and Yukinojou’s deep skepticism is so captivating.

Itaru’s performance as Matsunosuke is also really nice. He really captures the confidence of a man of noble birth.)

Fukumaru  

HAH!

Sahul  

Wow.. So that’s how you do somersault..

Actor A  

So you are Yukinojou’s student.. ?

Sahul  

Nice to meet you!

Actor A  

Well to get you started you first need to master the basic starting position and then—

Fukumaru  

I heard you studied Nagauta and dance in your home country so I am sure you can do a simple somersault, right?

Actor A  

Hmm yeah, I heard you are pretty strong, right?

Sahul  

Well umm.. I.. I have never done a somersault before and umm..

Fukumaru  

Come on, give it a try! Why don’t you give it a shot, you are a student after all. I am sure you have enough guts to at least give it a shot, right?

Sahul  

Alright, I’ll try.

Actor A  

WATCH OUT

Fukumaru  

Hmm.. Being brave and being reckless are two different things you know.!

Sahul  

O-Oww..

B-But!

Fukumaru  

What is it?

Sahul  

Please teach me how to somersault! I was moved by the beauty of your somersault you did earlier! 

Fukumaru  

You want me to teach.. — You know it’s not something that you can simply learn overnight.

Sahul  

I am sorry for asking..

Fukumaru  

You know I don’t see any real potential in you. And not to rain on your parade, but I’m not the only one either, Yukinojou’s master also, well..

Sahul  

Huh!?

Fukumaru  

Hurry and just give up now and go back to your country.

Izumi

(Hisoka is amazing at those somersaults. I can tell that even though the audience may not understand the words he is saying, he does an excellent job showing off his skill.)

Actor A  

I think it’s time we start heading back.

Sahul  

Thank you so much for helping me!

Actor B  

Don’t overdo it.

Sahul  

Okay!

HAH!

UWAAHH!

O-Oww oww..

This sure is hard..

Fukumaru  

Are you stupid?

Do you really think if just recklessly try it over and over you’ll do it?

Sahul  

Is that not it?

Fukumaru  

I’ll help you out so try again.

Sahul  

Are you sure?

Fukumaru  

You gotta learn those three disciplines by the end of today after all.

Sahul  

OKAY!

Fukumaru  

You gotta be more aggressive.

Sahul  

OKAY!

I’m gonna try!

HAH!

— I-I did it..

I DID IT!

Thank you so much!

Fukumaru  

You’re really dumb.

.. But, maybe you do have what it takes.

Izumi  

(He kept practicing over and over without being able to even do a single somersault..

This is the true sign of Citron’s perseverance, he really worked hard against all odds.

Sahul throws himself completely into the world of Kabuki and his hardwork shows through his training, just like how Citron devoted all his attention to developing his character.)

Izumi  

(As Sahul is training and growing, Yukinojou makes plans for his first performance..)

Sahul  

Good morning!

Matsunosuke  

Hey Yukimaru, assistants need to wait over there.

Sahul  

B-But I am Yukinojou’s student—

Matsunosuke  

Do you really think it’s worth it to put so much effort into practicing even though you’ll never stand on stage? If you’re just doing this for a hobby you can leave.

Sahul  

..... 

Yukinojou  

That’s enough.

Matsunosuke  

I am only being honest. Yukimaru will never become a Kabuki actor no matter how hard he works.

Guys like him are a dime a dozen. They can train as hard as they want and long for the stage, but the result is all the same.

This kid has no titles, no wealthy sponsor, is completely inexperienced, and on top of all that, he’s foreign. Did you really think you would get any support from the elders or your fans?

Yukinojou, this is what I have been trying to tell you from the beginning.

Sahul  

Umm.. I.. Please excuse me, I’ll just go wait over there.

Yukinojou  

Yukimaru..

Nagauta Teacher  

You seem a bit distracted today. How about we end the lesson here?

Sahul  

My apologies..

Ogino  

Good job.

Sahul  

Yeah, good job.

Ogino  

.. Umm, can I ask, is there something wrong?

Sahul  

Ogino, why did you choose to learn the shamisen?

Ogino  

Huh? Me? Umm.. Well, I have always loved it since I was a child.

Sahul  

You loved the sound..

Ogino  

I guess, what are you trying to get at?

Sahul  

Nothing, thank you so much! I’ll see you next time!

Ogino  

I don’t know what I did but.. I’m glad you seem happier.

Izumi  

(Without hesitation, Ogino tells Sahul why he loves the shamisen. This puts Sahul’s heart at ease.. This was a perfect choice for Sakuya.)

Sahul  

Umm, could I have a word?

Matsunosuke  

Hmm?

Sahul  

Even if I can’t stand on the stage now.. I will continue to work hard until the day I can make my dream a reality.

I do not think my hard work is all for nothing. I really love Kabuki.

Matsunosuke  

Hmm.. Okay fine, do whatever you want.

Yukinojou  

Yukimaru is pretty amazing. I am sure he could teach me a thing or two.

Matsunosuke  

I have noticed your demeanor has changed, you seem more like a teacher now.

Hey, Yukimaru, why don’t you try being my stage hand.

Sahul  

What!? For real!?

Yukinojou  

Yes, I think this is great timing.

Matsunosuke  

You won’t stand out if you’re dressed in all black.

Sahul  

I’ll do my best!

Izumi  

(And now the day of Sahul’s debut performance has arrived..)

Sahul  

(I gotta move the katana over here..)

Ack!

Damn, I dropped it..!)

Yukinojou  

Come come, take this..

Sahul  

(Oh, saved by my master..)

Matsunosuke  

If you’re gonna be clumsy like that on stage there’s no point in trying a second time.

Sahul  

My deepest apologies..

Yukinojou  

Please don’t get discouraged.

Sahul  

.....

Matsunosuke  

Fine. I’ll give you one chance. I’ll give you a shot at playing Benten Kozo from “Five Men of the White Waves”. If you look good, you’ll get my approval. If you don’t, then you’re better off finding a different career path.

Yukinojou  

This has nothing to do with what we were talking about earlier. I don’t think giving him a test has any relation to his mistake he made tonight.

Matsunosuke  

But you told me to give him a chance. This is a make or break situation, it’s all up to Yukimaru.

Sahul

.. I’ll try. Please give me a chance!

Ogino  

They’re really letting you play Benten Kozo this time?

Sahul  

Eh, how did you know?

Ogino  

Matsunosuke has been telling everyone, word has really gotten around quick.

Sahul 

O-oh, is that so?

Ogino  

If you need some help with the shamisen, I got you.

Sahul  

Thank you so much.

Ogino  

Good luck!

Fujisaka  

So you’re really going to play Benten?

Sahul  

Umm, yes. This is kinda like a test for me.

Fujisaka  

Well then seems like you role study will be the same as anyone else’s. I gotta make sure I give you my best guidance. 

Yukinojou  

It seems like everyone is more excited for Yukimaru’s performance than the man himself.

Sahul  

It’s just I feel as if this is some sort of punishment for my mistake, I’m so sorry.

Yukinojou  

You are an honest boy, Yukimaru. I have no doubts that your emotions will resonate amongst the audience.

Sahul  

But.. I really don’t think I am good enough yet..

Yukinojou  

I said what I said. In fact, you could say I was the one learning from you.

When I look at you, I see a boy who wholeheartedly loves Kabuki. I see a boy that reminds me of myself when I first entered this industry. Because I love Kabuki.. That is the most important reason of all for me to be here.

I have forgotten all of the mean comments and whispers amongst my peers. The only thing that mattered was that I love Kabuki and that is what brought me here.

Sahul  

I could see your love for this art through your acting and dancing. That is why I had asked you to be my teacher.

Yukinojou  

Is that so.. Thank you so much, thank you, Yukimaru. Thank you for being my student.

Izumi  

(Yukinojou gives Sahul a soft smile to show his gratitude when he realises his feelings had reached Sahul. Wow, that expression is very Azuma-like.

Their performance seems like it is really resonating with the rest of the crowd, I can see Yukinojou and Sahul are both equally moved. Citron has quite a way with communication even without words.

I feel like the audience can really sympathise with Sahul.)

Sahul  

If ya don’t know, I’ll tell ya. Just as Goemon’s death poem says, there are as many thieves in this world as there are grains of sand on Shichirigahama beach. 

I am one of those thieves who once worked as a page boy on Enoshima Island.I began stealing gifts from temples in Edo.

Soon the money I stole began to pile up more and more.

It is me, the one and only Benten Kozo Kikunosuke.

Matsunosuke  

Wow, so you really did make it to the end. You passed.

Sahul  

Thank you so much!

Matsunosuke  

Next time make sure not to make any mistakes.

Sahul  

Yes! Thank you!

Matsunosuke  

The reception will be the last judge. I wonder if this will be enough to warm up the elders to the idea of Yukimaru in Kabuki.

Yukinojou  

Taking Sahul as my student was already against the norms of the Kabuki industry.

However I also think I have much to learn, just like him. For Yukimaru’s sake, I will also work hard to rise to the top.

Matsunosuke  

I see you have been preparing yourself as well.

Izumi  

(Sahul masters the role of Benten Kozo. I can see the result of Citron’s hard work in the scene where Sahul gains recognition for his performance.)

Izumi 

(And now we jump to a couple years later..)

Yukinojou  

And how about for our play ‘Wait a Moment’?

Yukinojou’s Teacher  

It has gained a lot of recognition overseas. It is surprising to see you making such rapid progress. You are even getting offers from sponsors. I think this is a good time to take them up on those deals.

Yukinojou  

First.. May I make a selfish request?

Yukinojou’s Teacher  

Sure.

Yukinojou  

Will you give Yukimaru a part?

Yukinojou’s Teacher  

Hey hey now, let’s not go that far..

Yukinojou  

He has already received the approval from other teachers in both his acting and performance. I am sure he would make quite the stir if we are taking our performance overseas.

After all, everyone has said he is the best of the best. Even you can agree to that, right?

However if I remember the much decorated and beloved Uzaemon from the Meiji era was also said to have foreign blood running through his veins.

I am who I am today because of Yukimaru. Yukimaru has the power to capture the hearts of many with his performance. So I beg of you, please.

Yukinojou’s Teacher  

Hmm hmm.. I need to ask about this one, I won’t make any promises.

Sahul  

Master, are you really going to perform overseas!? Congratulations!

Yukinojou  

Oh, Yukimaru, you are also going to be performing with me.

Sahul  

HUH!?

Yukinojou  

You will be standing on the same stage as me.

Sahul  

ARE YOU SERIOUS!?

Izumi  

(And now is the time for Sahul to finally stand on stage in his home country.)

Sahul  

I have come to the Imperial Court to return this treasure that I have stolen.

Matsunosuke 

A thief can only atone for their crimes with their life. Servants, tonight this man’s execution will serve as our entertainment.

Subordinate  

Hah, yes understood.

Yukinojou  

Wait just a minute!

Izumi

(Citron really captures Sahul’s character in this performance. Both him and Sahul are finally standing on stage in their home country, performing for their people.

I am sure everyone else can feel the same energy.)

Citron  

<< Thank you so much! >>

Azuma  

<< Thank you so much! >>

Itaru  

<< Thank you. >>

Homare 

<< THANK YOU! THANK YOU! >>

Sakuya  

<< Thank you so much! >>

Hisoka  

<< Thank you. >>

Audience A  

<< CITRON! >>

Audience B  

<< CITRON! >>

Izumi  

(Wow, everyone is cheering for Citron.

It seems like the audience could see Citron’s hard work and effort he put into his part. The atmosphere feels warm and welcoming. >>

Navel  

<< Amazing.. >>

Orange  

<< .. Our older brother isn’t a bad guy after all. I don’t feel any malice toward him either.)

Tangerine  

<< Dear brother, good job on your performance! It was really amazing! >>

Mika  

<< I have never seen anything so amazing! >>

Citron  

<< You praise too much. >>

Tangerine  

<< But of course, I am sure I am not the only one who thought your performance was great. >>

Citron  

Huh?

Orange 

....

Citron  

Orange, Navel..

Orange  

<< I have decided to study abroad. >>

Citron  

<< What? >>

Orange  

<< I plan to speak with the king after this.

Perhaps our request to study abroad may seem like we are running away, but it is really the opposite. We are still lacking in experience. We have only ever known this palace.

After watching your performance we were able to understand this.

We would like to see many more things just like you, dear brother.

We want to meet new people and understand different cultures.. Your performance was so amazing it inspired us to want to set out on our own journey abroad. >>

Navel  

<< M-Me too. I want to see sakura blossoms in real life one day. >>

Citron  

<< .. I understand. I am very happy to hear that as the Minister of Foreign Arts and Culture. >>

Guy  

They are having a serious conversation.

Azuma 

Fufu. It’s good.

Izumi 

I am sure things will slowly begin to change from now on.

Chikage  

Oh come to think of it, shouldn’t we tell our troupe mates back in Japan how the play went?

Izumi  

Oh, yes!

(”The play finished up without a problem”..)

.. And what about a picture?

[LIME] Kazunari  

Good work! Oh, the sakura are gonna bloom soon!

Izumi  

When we return it will be just about spring time.

Homare  

The spring that melts the snow.. Seems like coming to Zahra put us one step ahead.

Azuma  

So it has.

Citron  

<< About studying abroad. How about I put in a word for you with the king as well? If you have any questions or concerns you may always ask me. >>

Orange  

<< Thank you. We will. >>

Tangerine  

<< And if there is anything I can do to help you can ask me. I will support your decision. >>

END STORY

Read the epilogue here!

[salmonthestoryteller]

Irrational

A Love Mode Fanfic

Izumi knew he was being irrational. After all, sooner or later he was bound to run into an ex-client. He just hadn’t expected it to be under these circumstances. And that’s what made it so very difficult.

He’d pictured the possible locations of the event many times. A recital for his dance class, perhaps. An evening restaurant date with Arashi, possibly. A run-in at a gas station, or grocery store even. Chance encounters. One time events that would leave him shaken, but that he could walk away from and return to his new life unhindered. And that was exactly the problem. It was supposed to happen in a way that wouldn’t interfere with his life. At a time and place he could run away from, and never have to face them again.

It was not supposed to happen at his classes. It was not supposed to be the father of one of his students. He wasn’t supposed to have to see him more than once. And he absolutely was not supposed to be required to talk to him. It was irrational to think that way, but he couldn’t help it. Anymore than he could stop his hands from shaking when he saw him being pulled his way by his son.

“Come meet the teacher! He’s so nice!” Sato was saying, tugging on his father’s arm.

“I’m sure he’s very busy getting ready for the class.”

“He always makes time for people!”

Even though he didn’t want to, his mind recalled the man’s name. Chiji. Murisaki Chiji. He’d known Sato’s last name, of course, but he’d payed no attention. What were the chances?

“Sensei!” Sato greeted excitedly.

“This is my father. Father, this is Izuma-sensei.”

“Uh…how do you do?” Chiji bowed. He seemed nervous, and he was trying not to look directly at him.

“M-Murisaki-san…” Izumi got out, and bowed.

“Sato loves your dance classes. They’re all he talks about.”

“Father, that’s not true! I mean…I talk about other stuff…” Sato seemed embarrassed now.

“He’s a very attentive student…” Izumi stated. He felt so clumsy, and was glad Sato didn’t seem to notice the awkwardness of the conversation.

“He’s a good boy.” Chiji placed his hand on Sato’s head. Sato colored at his father’s praise, but grinned up at him.

“Yes…I have to get ready for class.” He decided it was safe to excuse himself.

“Yes, of course…” Chiji seemed relieved. “I have to go as well…”

Izumi nodded, hurrying off. He couldn’t help but hear the end of their conversation as they walked away, though.

“But can’t you stay to watch me dance?”

“Not today, I’m afraid.”

“Please?”

“I-I’m sorry, Sato. Another day.”

But Chiji did not stay any of the days he brought Sato to class, nor did he arrive early to watch the end of practice. He went out of his way to ensure he had little contact with the classes. And though he was privately relieved, Izumi also felt strangely guilty. Because he knew Sato always asked Chiji if he could stay. And he was certain his refusal had less to do with a lack of time as his own presence.

He hesitated to bring it up to Arashi. He wasn’t sure what to tell his lover. Or what his reaction would be. But Arashi could tell something was bothering him, and his insistence that everything was fine was causing a sore point between them.

It came out unexpectedly one evening when Chiji was late picking Sato up. Though he was never early, he was rarely late and as the other students were picked up, Izumi became concerned. Sato’s usually cheerful attitude became more and more sullen. He sat in the corner by the window, scowling at the raindrops beginning to fall.

“Sato, can I get you anything?” He approached the boy slowly.

“No.”

“Perhaps I should call your father’s office.” Though he inwardly winced at the idea, he knew it was his responsibility as the teacher.

“He’s not there.” Sato replied with absolute certainty.

“Perhaps he’s stuck in traffic…” Izumi suggested, not sure what else to say.

“That’s not it!” Sato snapped, then suddenly curled up and started to cry.

“Sato…” Izumi was cut off by the door being thrown open hastily.

“Sato!” Chiji ran in. “Sato, I’m so sorry. I was held up at work.”

Sato uncurled to glare at his father through his tears. “Liar!”

Chiji jerked as though he’d been slapped. “Sato…no, I really was-”

“You just don’t want to be here! You don’t want to see me dance! You just don’t care about me!”

“That’s not true! I know I’ve made some mistakes…”

“It’s just like when mother died! You were never around then either! I knew I shouldn’t have believed you when you said things were going to change!” Sato leaped to his feet, running past Chiji and shoving past Arashi - who’d just entered.

“Sato, no, wait! It’s not like that!” Chiji looked guiltily at Izumi. “It’s just…” He looked away, and hurried after his son, bowing briefly to Arashi. “Excuse me. Sato - wait!”

Arashi blinked, a bit surprised by the scene. “What happened?” He asked. Izumi was certain he didn’t help his confusion any by bursting into tears…

Arashi had said very little as he explained the situation to him as they drove home. His lover’s silence only made Izumi feel more guilty over the whole situation. He was beginning to feel like crying again as they entered their home, when Arashi suddenly reached out and pulled him close - kissing his forehead. “You’re supposed to tell me about things like this.” He berated him gently.

For some reason the younger man’s tender actions only made the urge to cry stronger. “I wasn’t sure how you’d feel.”

Arashi sighed. “Did you really think I’d be upset?”

“You aren’t?”

“I’m upset this upsets you. But there’s always been the chance we’d meet someone who knew you.”

“But I didn’t expect it to happen like this!” Izumi sighed, walking over to sit down in one of the living room chairs. “It’s so hard!”

Arashi walked over to sit on the arm of the chair. “Do you remember anything about him?” He asked cautiously.

“He…didn’t talk much…” Izumi admitted. “He certainly never mentioned having a family…”

“Not exactly the subject most would bring up.” Arashi pointed out.

“He seemed distant…kind-of sad…” Izumi shrugged helplessly, unable to offer any more information. “I only saw him a few times. He wasn’t a regular or anything.”

Arashi nodded. “He seems to find the whole thing awkward as well…” Sliding off the arm of the chair, Arashi knelt by it - taking one of Izumi’s hands. “I know this probably isn’t a welcome suggestion, but I think you need to talk to him.”

Izumi’s eyes widened. “But! I…I can’t!”

Arashi hesitated, but looked up at him - his eyes serious. “Izumi…I don’t think either of you are going to move past this unless you do. And it seems to be causing a problem between his son and him. He can’t really explain this to him, can he?”

Izumi lowered his eyes to his lap. “No…you’re right. It’s between us. And we have to solve it.”

“I’ll go with you, if you like.” He offered.

“You think we should go see him?” Izumi was startled. “When?”

“Why not tonight?” Arashi suggested.

Izumi gaped. “Are you serious?”

“The longer you have to dwell on it, the worse it will get.” He pointed out.

Izumi bit his lip, holding onto Arashi’s hand tightly. “And you’ll come with me?” He had to make sure.

“Anywhere.” Arashi replied instantly. Despite the situation, Izumi couldn’t help but smile at his words.

It was a quaint house on a quiet street. The lights were on still, and Izumi thought he saw a small figure in the upstairs window as they drove up. Chiji answered the door. He looked tired, but froze when he saw them. For a moment Izumi thought he might close the door in their face. Arashi must have had the same thought, because he rested his hand against it. “May we come in, Murisaki-san?”

Chiji looked uncertain, but slowly stepped aside. “Please, come in.”

The house was nicely furnished, but definitely lived in. Some things were lying about, including several toys and games that must have belonged to Sato. But the boy himself was nowhere to be seen, Izumi couldn’t help but notice. “Is Sato sleeping?”

Chiji winced. “I doubt it. He hasn’t come down since we got home, though.” He led them to the living room. “Please, have a seat. Would you like anything to drink?”

Izumi only shook his head. Arashi noticed his sudden quietness and sighed. “No, we’re fine.”

Chiji nodded, running a hand through his hair. “I’m…sorry about this afternoon. I truly was detained at work. I got there as fast I could but Sato…” He sighed, lowering his head. “I really can’t blame him, though. I’ve let him down so often.

"Murisaki-san…I feel some responsibility for this…” Izumi spoke up hesitantly. “It has been my presence that has kept you away. Isn’t it?”

Chiji glanced at him and Arashi awkwardly, bringing a hand up to rub the back of his neck. “I admit, I was…taken back by seeing you there. And you seemed to find my presence there equally disturbing.”

“For Sato’s sake, we really need to find a way to put this behind us.” Izumi pointed out.

Chiji looked at him, and nodded. “It must have taken alot of courage to come here, Izumi-san.”

“I had some help.” Izumi took Arashi’s hand.

Chiji nodded. “I’d heard of your two’s relationship from some of the other parents. A friend suggested signing Sato up, and took him the first few weeks while I was sorting out my schedule. I was unaware of your identity.”

“You never mentioned a family.”

“Sato’s mother had passed on already. And I…I couldn’t bear to around Sato at first. He was so much like her…” Chiji sat down heavily. “I just wasn’t there for him. He must have felt like he’d lost us both.”

“That was when…we knew one another?” Izumi wasn’t sure how else to put it.

Chiji nodded. “I was lost myself. When I began to pull things together I quit the B&B. Changed jobs. I promised Sato things would be different. I was trying to start over, and seeing you was like having to face the past again.”

Izumi lowered his eyes to the floor. “Believe me when I tell you, I understand. I’ve chosen to start over as well.” He felt Arashi squeeze his hand, and squeezed back - glad for his support. Suddenly he felt very sorry for Chiji - having to start over alone.

“There is some follies of adulthood that cannot be explained to a child. I don’t know how to patch things up.” Chiji admitted, raising his eyes to look at them.

“I have a suggestion.” Arashi spoke up.

The dance recital had ended, and the students and parents were slowly leaving - some alone and others in small groups. Arashi watched as Sato pulled his father over to talk to Izumi. There was none of the awkwardness from the first meeting between them he’d witnessed several weeks ago. They’d managed to stop seeing each other as ghosts of the pasts and could now simply see one another as Sato’s father and teacher. The conversation was brief, then Chiji and Sato exited as well, discussing where to go out for dinner. Arashi smiled, making his way across the room to where Izumi was helping get the clean-up from the recital underway. He wrapped his arms around him, unable to stop a grin when Izumi blushed.

“Hey, someone might see us.”

“We aren’t exactly hiding our relationship.” Arashi pointed out.

“We’re supposed to be working! You said you’d help.” Izumi brought up a hand to whack his boyfriend over the head playfully.

Arashi only laughed. “It’s good to see you smiling. I was really upset when I could tell something was wrong, but you wouldn’t share it.”

Izumi lowered his eyes. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to worry you. But it was all so awkward, and it wasn’t…I mean - it was my problem.”

“Which makes it mine too. I’m not just here to share the good times with you, you know.”

“I know…”

“So from now on, you’ll come to me, right?” Arash turned Izumi around to face him. “And we’ll face those problems together?”

Izumi reached up a hand to caress Arashi’s face. “As long as you promise the same.”

“It’s a deal.” Arashi leaned in to nuzzle his nose with his own.

Despite his earlier protests, Izumi leaned up to capture his mouth. Wrapping his arms around Arashi’s neck as he deepened the kiss, he let himself forget about the work he was supposed to be doing. Sometimes it was alright to be irrational.

Fini

Love Mode was one of the first fandoms I got majorly involved with. I have so many fics set in this world. Including ones sadly unfinished, not because I love the story any less, but because RL interrupted and I never went back to complete them. The members of the old LJ Lovemode Community were amazing, and are part of the reason I kept writing at a time when I nearly gave it all up for a second time. I miss all of you.

I thought of the concept of Izumi running into an ex-client first, and tried to puzzle out what scenario to have it happen in. When I thought of the idea of it being the father of one of his students, I thought that it could be an awkward situation for him as well. Chiji and Sato evolved from there. In the end, I felt that Izumi would most likely be more disturbed than Arashi. If it was a bad experience, Arashi would be protective, of course, but I decided not to take that angle. So he ended up being the one who had to be mature and reasonable while everyone else fell to pieces.

[ao3feed-junjouromantica]

Sannin-gumi (Three People)

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2zd3lDP

by Serralinda

The Sunday picnic caused some problems. Ijuuin and Yanase solve theirs the usual way, while Ichimaru turns to new friends for help and gets more than he could have ever imagined.

Words: 8486, Chapters: 5/5, Language: English

Series: Part 17 of Tokyo Yaoiverse

Fandoms: Koi Suru Bou-kun | The Tyrant Falls in Love, ハートの隠れ家 | Heart no Kakurega | Hideaway for the Heart (Manga), Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi, Junjou Romantica

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Ijuuin Kyou, Yanase Yuu, Hatori Yoshiyuki, Yoshino Chiaki, Ichimaru Yuuki, Hiroto (Koi Suru Boukun), Isogai Taichirou, cast of Junjou Romantica, cast of Hitorijime My Hero, Tatsumi Kanako, Shinosuke Todo, Izumi Keitarou, Kawamura Haruto, Komiya Jin, Momota Fumi, Ooshima Ayano, Hazuki Yui, Kirishima Zen

Relationships: Ijuuin Kyou/Yanase Yuu, Ichimaru Yuuki/Hiroto/Isogai Taichirou, Hatori Yoshiyuki/Yoshino Chiaki, Tatsumi Kanako/Shinosuke Todo, Morinaga Tetsuhiro/Tatsumi Souichi, Izumi Keitarou/Kawamura Haruto, Komiya Jin/Momota Fumi

Additional Tags: Slice of Life, Lemon, Threesome - M/M/M, cursing

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2zd3lDP

[tarstarkasnet]

Perfect Game (Review)

Perfect Game

aka 完全な遊戯 aka Kanzenna Yugi 1958 Based on the short story by Shintarô Ishihara Screenplay by Yoshio Shirasaka Directed by Toshio Masuda This time we are beep-beep backing the truck up to 1958, where the Nikkatsu flicks were more disaffected youth culture than the thrillers and borderless action the genre will evolve into soon enough. Perfect Gamestill has plenty of strong characters,…

[anpansidequest]

not shuting up about a very specific anpanman song

everyone as of the posting of this is stil asleep

oh you're awake? great!

so a few days back i foud the great 2 hour long anpanman songs playlist on spotyfy and it rocks!

it has many of my favorite song and others that i never though i would see there/never heard before

i got to finaly hear omusubiman's theme and honestly new fav

BUT along the way i also found a new fav!

its caled kaiketsu anpanman (the great anpanman) and it was conposed by taku izumi and sang by none other than the BONNY JACKS! (they did the sining vocals in kindly lion and little jumbo) therefore is the most takashi yanase song ever

also the lyrics hit just as hard if not even harder than the anpanman march

check it out

my japanese is stil very rough and a translator can only help me so much but from what i seen THE LYRICS OF THIS SONG GO HARD

the frist part altrough good does not hit that hard but the second and third parts (wich are sorta sang in anpanman's perspective) are kind of gut wreckers

here's a rough translation of them as it folows:

"what in this world is happines?

for what do we live?

with my anko filed head i do not know

but i just cant stand hunger

being tasty is my sole purpose for living

anpanman

anpanman

freshly baked and warm

anpanman

anpanman

deilicous anpanman

stranger, why do you cry?

is your heart starving?

wipe your overflowing tears

when my life comes to an end

a diferent life awaits to be lived

anpanman

anpanman

freshly baked and warm

anpanman

anpanman

deilicous anpanman"

also the bonny jacks's vocals just carry so much weigth! idk where this song was featured (and if it was featured anywhere in the anime) wich is a shame bc this song goes so hard! perfect for a climatic battle!

also it kinda feels like this came for an alternative dimension where dreaming (the duo that sings most anpanman songs including the opening) never existed and they caled the good'ol reliable bonny jacks to do the job, or one where the anpanman anime came out in the late 70s or something

anyways that's all i have to say!

[anpansidequest]

the dreaming ver of "te no hira wo taiyou ni"

this song is actuly rly old! its from 1961!

it was conposed by taku izumi with lyrics by Takashi Yanase and it was the namesake of the 1998 anpanman movie (where this ver of the song is from)

it also plays in little jumbo in the 8 minute mark!

this song evokes a rly nostalgic (and slightly melancolic) feeling in me...

maybe that's what we call saudade...saudade from my childhood when i listened to songs such as this one...

indeed we're sad cause we're alive...

[leenaevilin]

[Announcement] ロックミュージカル「MARS RED」(rock musical mars red)

the show will be running from June 24th, 2021 to July 1st, 2021 (Tokyo) @ 天王洲 銀河劇場 (The Galaxy Theatre)

Cast:

Oota Motohiro as Kurusu Shuutarou (栗栖秀太郎)

Nakamura Seijirou as Maeda Yoshinobu (前田義信)

Itokawa Youjirou as Suwa (スワ)

Yanase Daisuke as Yamagami Tokuichi (山上徳一)

Yamamoto Ikkei as？ Nanaki Kanon as Shirase Aoi (白瀬葵) Matsui Yuuho as Tenmaya Shinnosukei (天満屋慎之助) KIMERU as Defrott (デフロット) Hagino Takashi as Nakajima Sounosuke (中島宗之助)

Hirano Ryou as Takeuchi (タケウチ)

Izumi Youhei as ?

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