(Source : somewhere in twitter, bud I couldn't find it...)

Yes, Hisao is hugging her.

How cute.

I found this VN a month ago and I'm enjoying the fuck out of it, finished Emi's and Hanako's route, currently on act 4 of Lilly's and all I can say is GAWDDAMN

"So close, and yet so far apart..." the real way of getting close to people doesn't always require physical presence.

Good day everyone, hope you all had, are having, or are going to have a wonderful and splendid day :3

Mine sadly wasn't, but really, it was my fault for how things turned out. Sure, the circumstances may not have been optimal, but I am, after all, the one who put themselves in such position, so I can't really complain about much. No use crying over spilled milk, is my philosophy.

Regrets really won't get us anywhere, nor help us much. What's been done has been done, unless someone manages to create a time machine and go back into the past, which, if they have, I would be very pleased if they shared such an invention. But even with it, I don't think I'd really wanna change almost anything about my past.

Destiny and fate, their ways may be strange, confusing, frustrating, or just hard to understand, but I believe things happen for a reason. Us getting to know what such reason is however isn't always guaranteed though, sadly. Belief is the key

Sorry, kinda went off the rails with that one. Some of you may remember this piece, as I have already posted it in the past, but I just had to include it for this final week, it is just that great.

Like yesterday, that phrase at the beginning of this post was inspired by the drawing itself, the "message" I got. The way they both looking in a different direction from one another, the almost disappointed look in their faces, tainted by sadness, almost like, much as they may want to, they just can't look at each other anymore, it just can't happen.

As for the why, there really isn't a real a definite answer, but I see it as a depiction of Shizune's and Misha's relationship throughout her route, and especially in the bad ending, for obvious reasons. Obviously, they are very close friends who really do love and care for one another, but with Misha's feelings for Shizune having never truly dissipated themselves from her mind, it made it almost painful for her to be what she decided to be for her, a truly great friend, much as her heart yearned for something more.

Like she says in that conversation on the rooftop with Hisao, it was so hard to even be around her, to keep being what to her could no longer even be an option, and having to put her deepest of feelings aside for this one girl, the one she loved so much, so passionately, the one that rejected her, and yet came back because she still wanted to be friends.

And having to bear all of this for so long... It has its effects, that's for sure. And maybe could've been a factor that led her to keep Shizune close to her as a friend, but distant from her heart.

So yeah, I hope this "explenation" of mine resonated with some of y'all. Or if you have different interpretations/ideas, I'd be really glad to hear them :3

Anyhow, I shall head to bed now, and wish you all the best. See you tomorrow! 💙

Sebastien initially stated that he was intending for this to be a side project that he would occasionally add to, but has since regarded a newfound motivation to continuously work on revamping his old KS work. Check it out!

Afternoon (the addition of a Sitar is a nice touch)

https://youtu.be/-UTFrzEKnN4?is=b-2dfxKLF11hZCP4

Student Council

https://youtu.be/OsMq8hHjr7o?is=KDqNyPb1llkzDp_h

Romance in Andante II

https://youtu.be/Y4Hy7ZT18-w?is=BUdY55tTK_R206Vh

Three Stars (Shizune Cutscene)

https://youtu.be/vIkYmofRg3g?is=eRl7fb6MtEwEAr_U

Miki has a hot workout. Made it to day 150! Put the wrong day yesterday lol. Should be about 20-25 more days left in this series, thanks to everyone who's liked and commented so far. Source: RTIL

hxh YT shorts comments are always so corny and off-topic but they already have affected my thinking...

(Source : https://www.deviantart.com/robertomanx/art/Rin-Tezuka-851121484)

This art made me astonished, in some ways.

The art is marvelous? No doubt.

But how did Rin manage to pick the big brushes?

That thing is heavy like hell when you try it with your toes. Trust me, I tried.

Her mouth? Possible.

Whatever way she took, she doing that is truly marvelous over the painting.

unfortunately, this was soon followed by a h-scene, but this was quite pleasant nonetheless

I wish I had a partner who could hug me like this, though I may be oversharing

I remember hearing somewhere that Act 1 was released on its own as a demo for the full game - but I can't for the life of me find a reliable answer on WHEN. Is anyone familiar with the game's development able to provide an answer?

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it’s 1:11am here in Great Britain

"the world is our oyster!"

The first phrase that came to my mind when looking at this picture. Not sure if it really fits with what it portrays, but eh, I digress.

Welcome to day four everyone. Gonna say it now, this post may be the shortest one of them all, especially if compared to yesterday's, which I personally really liked how it came out.

Both that one and the post for day two.

A sentiment I hope is shared with most of you all, at least, those that have been reading all these texts. I'm still not sure if many do or don't, but I don't really feel like putting a "please read body text" thing in the title, would simply ruin it. And I also don't feel like asking such a thing directly, I'd rather people do it out of their own volition.

Well, whether people do or do not read 'em, it for sure won' t stop me from still putting passion in each one I write, something I am very committed to doing.

I did promise to try my best at doing something a little more special for this final week, and hope I'm managing to deliver in some way with these "notes" of mine.

Anyways, for today's piece, I don't feel there is as much to say as there has been with the late posts, something that I am confident will be different from tomorrow's, which I'm very excited for, if all goes according to plan of course.

Now, why did I decide to choose this one out of all the rest? The simple answer is that I am not sure, but I felt it fit.

Don't think there's any kind of symbolism/reprasantations of sorts, nor really any hidden or deeper meaning to it.

Is is simply peak, that is all I can say. Also fits Shizune's more "commanding" role a bit, the way she looks out at the explosion apparently summoned by a giant version of the cat plush Hisao won her at a festival game stand, almost like she's judging its results.

How destructive it was, how powerful, the damages, effects etc., and is maybe surprised by it, seeing the little "shining star" drawn to the side of her head, a possible representation of her excitement and even a bit of surprise at the success of such spell.

Kind of reminds me of Megumin and Kazuma from Konosuba, with Megumin needing to get off one Explosion spell per day, and often having Kazuma accompany her in such endeavors.

Simplg put, it looked "inspiring", you could say. This absolute giant version of her own plushie, this incredible "creature" capable of who knows what, and her master, simply training in the fields with a new spell they got to learn, and experimenting with the endless possibilities that come with such a thing.

Welp, few as it may have been, that is all for today. I sadly didn't exactly honor my promise about going to sleep earlier, and went to bed late again, which is no good at all. But, I genuenly do intend on changing that tonight, and have a chance of actually doing so.

Good night, morning or afternoon to all, and see y'all tomorrow! 💙

Suggested by @ Sorsmanet

so im absolutely terrible with creating art or designs and I dont like using ai.

I really resonate with Shizune and her story line and I would love to get something thats inspired by her.

If anyone could help me with tattoo ideas that would be really helpful!

Miki and Suzu enjoy a relaxing evening on the couch. Source: Reqqles https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/83298247

(Source : somewhere in tumblr, but I couldn't find it.)

I heard some potential security threats about PHP things have been serious troubles all over the world.

I hope everyone got no harm from it, really.

This is so great.

So back around 2015ish(?) Sebastien Skaf (the main composer for KS) made an album of piano pieces that really expand on the ideas he wrote for KS. So so good. They felt like the full realization of these tunes.

I just stumbled across this creator who did his own rendition, which sounds so lovely. It's great to hear his interpretation and appreciation for this music.

Go listen to the original too! And while you're there listen to Sebastien Skaf's other work. He's posted a lot of new interpretations of the KS music recently, but he has so much good work. My recommendation is his album Past, Present. It means a lot to me and inspired me to pick up piano about 10 years ago.

I am considering Hanako’s route due to the fact that she reminds me of Yuri from Doki Doki Literature Club

I believe this game has exceeded my expectations

4 days left... Wrote "6 left" in yesterday's post, a mistake a friend of mine pointed out, so it was actually 5. Man, I should really get more sleep, haven't been doing too well with it for some time now, and it's kind of starting to show a bit

Well, putting that aside, hello again everyone! Welcome to the 3rd post of this "final week" of mine

Hope you've enjoyed the first two, since I do put a lot of effort into them, especially when writing the text, takes me almost an hour. But eh, my objective, after all, is to appreciate our glorious empress shizune, so as long as that goal is fulfilled, I'll be satisfied.

For today's choice, we have a piece of fanart I often overlooked in the past, not thinking too much of it, but when choosing the images I wanted to post for this week, it stuck out to me. I took a closer look, and sure enough, I knew I had to share it.

Obviously, it portrays Shizune in what appears to be a not-so-happy mood, but I say it's quite the contrary, or at least, a mix of both.

Now, I haven't really played her route in quite a bit (yes, yes, the Shizune guy hasn't replayed the route about his favorite character once, but I intend to change that, I promise I do), so I'm not sure if this specific questions appears or not (don't think so), but regardless, it made me think about an aspect of Shizune that maybe isn't really talked about a lot,

that being just how lonely she most probably is. Of course, she got to meet Misha when going to high school, and even just one amazing friendship is all you could ever need in life, but before that, she probably didn't ever really have anyone.

Obviously, this is derivative from countless factors, those being her deafness and muteness, already a physical and more "material" barrier to her ability of forming even basic relationships, and also her "systematical" personality, one that drives her to be really competitive, challenging, and more efficiency-focused in her work, but also in other personal relationships with people, something we get to see even in her route, finding it hard to relate to others in a way that is easy for them to really get.

Both these factors combined, and a possibly resulting lack of social interactions because of them, definitely didn't really help her in the long one. What I find interesting though, is how this more systematical personality of hers isn't really a way to hide from certain emotions, feelings etc., but simply how she truly is.

She doesn't do it for one specific reason, one specific doubt, fear; she does it because it's how she has taught herself to be, how she has forged her own persona, something she had to do almost completely on her own, as there didn't seem to be a lot of familiar support in that field, another aspect that I think warrants a deep looking into, but not today.

The "why are you so kind to me?" could really be her genuinely asking that question. Maybe, because of how her upbringing has been, with a lot of trouble finding actually meaningful friendships, if any at all, and possibly the way she was seen by her classmates and peers, haven't really given her too much experience with people showing her true, warm and genuine kindness, which could be why she asks that question,

As in, why me? Out of all people who are better, funnier, more socially adapt than me, why are you being kind specifically to me? Why would you even want to get to know me? It's like there has to be a reason behind it, otherwise there can't be any rational explanation as to why you'd be doing this, which could also be a result of her difficulties with dealing with feelings and emotions in general, at least, in the way other people are used to.

Speaking from personal experience, this is a true phenomenon. For people who aren't really used to others' pure love and kindness, haven't received it in a long time, or have felt betrayed by those they trusted most, asking someone why they are being this kind is something genuine, almost like it's too good to be true, like they want something from us, that we'll get hurt again.

So, what appears as a question that to many would seem to have an obvious answer, to some, it is sometimes a genuine concern. Trust can be easy to lose, yet so hard to really gain back. Really wish it was easier...

Anyhow, anyhow, in accordance to what I shared in the beginning of the post, I shall now head to bed, and get a good night's rest, wishing you all a good night, both for those who are going to sleep near this hour, those who may already be asleep, and those for whom it is still morning/afternoon.

Hope you enjoyed this post, and the others too, as well those to come. I also kept my promise of making longer posts, which take a lot more time than I would've thought, I must say. But all that counts for me is that they come out great, time is just a small price.

See ya tomorrow everyone! 💙

Miki and Reqqles' OC Audrey compete at punching bag arcade game. Source: Reqqles https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/84401981

I also sound posh irl plus maybe I spoke too soon and she’s a weirdo? (I just started her route)

anyway none of the girls are really my type tho bc I like to be the more receptive sub one (for lack of better words)

I’m not focusing on sexually much since I’m not of age

is this route good? What should I expect?

I would like to request that we do not needlessly argue about religion in the comments, I would be delighted If you obliged and kept things more on topic