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junosbagel · 10 months

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regular | charlie walker x gn!reader

summary: you are new to woodsboro and luckily landed a job at the local video store. charlie, a regular at the video store takes an interest in you

warnings: none!

a/n: a little story that came up in my head. i'm also open to receiving criticism!

-it had been only a few weeks since you moved into woodsboro

-luckily you got a job at the local video store so you can get a head start in making some decent money

-you found it easy and enjoyable to an extent as you also got to recognize and speak to the regulars that would usually purchase or rent movies

-along with keeping some movie posters and merch, and the discounts for yourself

-on a particularly slow day, you were simply doing homework at the register since you had already finished restocking items

-"hey um, i was wondering if you have the descent in stock, i couldn't find it at the shelves"

-you looked up, the boy whom you recognized from school stood on the opposite side of the counter

-"the descent, huh? let me check."

-you turned to the computer, searching if anyone had recently purchased or rented it

-"i'm sorry, our last copy had been purchased. we won't have the next copies arriving soon"

-before charlie could speak, you beat him to it

-"i could recommend you something though."

-"o-oh, sure"

-"since the descent is pretty much about these girls getting stuck in a cave and having to survive from these humanoid-cannibalistic creatures... how about a zombie film?"

-"zombie film's cool"

-"by the way, your name's charlie right?"

-"yeah," he looks at your name tag, "y/n," he read aloud. you gave him a simple nod

-"have you heard of 28 days later?"

-"i haven't seen it yet, but i heard it was really good"

-"trust me, it is. would you be interested in renting it?"

-charlie nods

-"DVD or blu-ray?" you ask

-"DVD"

-he paid the fee for renting the movie

-weeks turned into months and out of the other regulars, your interactions with charlie were the highlight your days at work

-he quickly found it easy to talk to you, and you did too. you and charlie became good friends fast

-he had quickly developed feelings for you

-something about the way your eyes light up when your favorite movies were mentioned, or the way you got excited when you got to talk about your interests, how effortlessly attractive you looked all the time, the way you looked at him when you were listening to him, everything about you was so attractive to charlie

-sometimes, the two of you would talk when no one else was in line at the register

-you and charlie would also give each other movie recommendations after learning how equally passionate you are about them

-the two of you would also talk in school, but you didn't have many classes with each other

-on days you didn't have work, you'd go to the cinema club meetings since charlie is the president of the club

-when the last bell rang, he went over to you as everyone exited the classroom

-"i was wondering if you wanted to catch a movie with me tonight. i was originally gonna go with robbie, but he had to do something with his mom, so i have an extra ticket"

-"sure thing. what movie?"

-"insidious."

-"ooh! i've been looking forward to seeing it."

-"cool. i can pick you up later if that's cool?"

-you smiled at his offer, "yeah, thanks. i'll text you my address."

-charlie bit down on his bottom lip to repress the idiotic smile that was about to form on his lips, "alright. be ready by 7, i'll see you later"

-the rest of the afternoon, charlie had been freaking out

-he was even surprised that he had the guts to ask you

-charlie was constantly checking himself in front of the mirror

-was his hair too messy? were his clothes not properly ironed? does he stand awkwardly? did his voice sound weird?

-well, it was too late to do anything now. he had to leave his house to pick you up

-following the address you sent him, he arrived in front of your house in minutes. he saw you approach the car

-he opened the passenger door for you too

-for some reason, charlie was very nervous

-whenever he was around you, he was still nervous, but not THIS nervous. sure the two of you have spoke numerous times, but in this particular setting, it made his hands all sweaty and his face felt like it was burning up

-however, you had kept things pretty casual like always

-he offered to be the one to buy your guys's food and drinks but you insisted on paying instead since he was the one who paid for the tickets

-the movie started and things were fine

-although charlie tried to focus on the massive screen in front of him, he couldn't help but sneak glances at you

-throughout the times where there were jump scares or suspenseful scenes, you would lean towards charlie or place your hand on his shoulder/arm or both

-thank goodness he was in a dark theater because the entire time his cheeks were painted with a deep red

-when the movie was over, you both decided to sneak in another theater to watch another movie and ended up watching despicable me

-pretty random movie, but the both of you were up for another movie, one that was lighter

-it was really late at night, but it was also a friday, meaning no school, so you and charlie grabbed some fast food and ate together in an empty parking lot, sitting on top of the front of the car

-the both of you talked about the movies you had just watched, shared funny stories, joked around with each other, playfully argue over random opinions, and even got into a few deep conversations

-eventually, it was time to go home. he dropped you off at your place

-before you got out of his car, you thanked him and gave him a sweet kiss on the cheek, then left

-he was completely shocked, cheeks red, and face on fire

-the next time you saw him, you had asked him out!!!!!

-obviously he said yes, so now the two of you are dating yayayay

-things were almost the same aside from being more affectionate and hanging out/going on dates more frequently

-he likes to visit you during work and sometimes brings you food that you can eat during your breaks

-sleepovers and movie nights together all the time too

a/n: this is kind of meh but like i said it was something small i thought of. ALSO i hope someone noticed that i referred to movies that were much older since scream 4 takes place in 2011. Insidious and Despicable Me both came out sometime in 2010 so yeahhh

#charlie walker #charlie walker x reader #scream #scream 4 #scream movie #rory culkin #rory culkin character #rory culkin character x reader #fanfic #fanfiction

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putschki1969 · 2 months

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「Kaji Fes」 Home-Video Release Announced!

Great news everyone! Today, after the television broadcast of Day 1 of last year's 「30th Anniversary Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#19 ～Kaji Fes.2023～」, it was announced that the special 2-Day event held at Nippon Budokan will be released on Blu-ray! The made-to-order BOX edition comes with benefits such as a limited T-shirt, a replica staff pass, and 48p live photo book! Side note: According to fan reports, it seems like the following five songs were cut from today's TV broadcast => fake garden, canta per me, she has to overcome her fear, I beg you and 砂塵の彼方へ….

■Product overview Title: “30th Anniversary Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#19 ~Kaji Fes.2023~” Release date: May 29, 2024 ▼Click here to purchase https://kajiurayuki.lnk.to/KajiFes.2023 ※So far, most links seem to be for Rakuten which does not accept overseas payment methods afaik and also does not ship overseas so foreign fans will have to use a proxy service like Buyee to make a purchase. It is worth noting though that Rakuten is offering a hefty discount! Update: The box is NOW AVAILABLE on CDJAPAN. ■Appearance Yuki Kajiura / FictionJunction <Day1: Guest artist> Aimer, Yuri Kasahara, Remi ※Revo (Sound Horizon/Linked Horizon) will not be featured. <Day2: Guest Artist> ASCA, Eri Ito, KOKIA, JUNNA, Hanae Tomaru, Hikaru, Aira Yuki (ASUKA) ■Release format

「30th Anniversary Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#19 ～Kaji Fes.2023～」 Limited Made-to-order Box Set　￥20,000＋tax [Contents] Blu-ray x 2 [Day1 & Day2] / replica staff pass / T-shirt [limited colour] / 48p live photo + interview book ※The Rakuten product page actually mentions a third undefined disc (most likely an audio CD) Buy here ▶ https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/VVXL-200 　 https://kajiurayuki.lnk.to/KajiFes.2023

「30th Anniversary Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#19 ～Kaji Fes.2023～」Day 1 Regular Edition ￥8,000＋tax （Blu-ray×1） Buy here ▶ https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/VVXL-203 https://kajiurayuki.lnk.to/KajiFes.2023

「30th Anniversary Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#19 ～Kaji Fes.2023～」Day 2 Regular Edition ￥8,000＋tax （Blu-ray×1） Buy here ▶ https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/VVXL-204 　https://kajiurayuki.lnk.to/KajiFes.2023

■「30th Anniversary Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#19 ～Kaji Fes.2023～」Day 1 Tracklist

fake garden

canta per me

the world

Liminality

in the land of twilight, under the moon

swordland

she has to overcome her fear

luminous sword

星屑

花守の丘

ｗe’re gonna groove

Obsession

千夜一夜

Point Zero

salva nos

花の唄

I beg you

櫂

朝が来る

My Story

Parallel Hearts

stone cold

the image theme of Xenosaga II

蒼穹のファンファーレ

■「30th Anniversary Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#19 ～Kaji Fes.2023～」Day 2 Tracklist

street corner

希望の光

prelude to Act 1

Numquam vincar

Magia [quattro]

storia

君の銀の庭

to the beginning

海と真珠

太陽の航路

time to sail!

The main theme of “L.O.R.D”

I talk to the rain

a song of storm and fire

ring your song

ことのほかやわらかい

夜光塗料

雲雀

君が見た夢の物語

everlasting song

世界の果て

優しい夜明け

君がいた物語

Rainbow~Main Theme~

風よ、吹け

lotus

inverse operation

目覚め

夕闇のうた

荒野流転

Silly-Go-Round

cazador del amor

nowhere

zodiacal sign

into the world

red rose

Parade

#kalafina #yuki kajiura #kajiura yuki #fictionjunction #news #Kaji Fes #Kaji Fes.#Kaji Fes. 2023 #keiko #hikaru #yuki's first home video release under Sony #maybe that's why there is no need to cut the Kalafina songs

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felixethereal · 2 months

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Stray kids 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" ENCORE in JAPAN Blu-ray regular edition photocard

#Stray kids #skz #bang chan #lee know #changbin #hyunjin #han jisung #felix #seungmin #I.N #スキズ

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dateless-bar · 1 month

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Can I Follow You Home? - Traitor Primarch Ver. (Modern AU)

If you ask Can I Follow You Home...

*: Character design from #projectepd, see character design pics here: ☆

Magnus

If you want to visit Magnus at his mansion in the New Capital, he might scrutinize your email with pursed lips for a while. From the subject line to the signature, and even the style and wording of the text—if you're lucky and what you propose happens to pique his interest, he might allow you to come by with a research proposal for consultation.

Magnus's mansion truly lives up to its original meaning. He won't greet you at the door; instead, he'll instruct you via email which room to go to, explicitly marking areas off-limits without permission. You have to tread carefully as soon as Amon opens the door for you, as you'll sense the space is filled with various antiques, rare books, specimens, and other collectibles. Whether it's hand-copied manuscripts with ink still fresh or prayer books adorned with jewels, the cabinets display a vast array, while numerous scrolls and carvings are sealed behind thick glass.

Amon will lead you to the reception room on the second floor, which, to be honest, leaves hardly any space to walk. The carpet is thick and soft, giving you the sensation of walking on sand. You can be sure there are cats in the house, as you spot cat hair on the couch and objects. However, unfortunately, the mansion is too large, and all the cats have hidden away. Magnus sits on the innermost sofa in the reception room, waiting for you to present your research report. During this time, you can smell the sweet aroma of wine and beeswax, a scent compounded with the heavy dust in the air, almost dizzying.

While he peruses your work, it's strongly advised not to let your gaze linger on areas of the room obviously concealed. If you were to discreetly lift a blanket or push a cabinet to reveal the modern lighting and the opposite cabinet, you'd find various movie props, first edition comics, signed posters by game designers, and perhaps even his secluded gaming den filled with numerous controllers, game boxes, and Blu-ray discs. If you were to really do that... Well, okay, okay, Amon, please show the guest out.

Perturabo

It's hard to imagine Perturabo introducing his house to anyone, but if there's anywhere in the world that brings him peace of mind, it's probably his own steel-reinforced safe house. This house is located at a secret address, accessible only through a long, narrow underground passage.

If you were to actually enter it, you might find yourself completely in the dark. That's because this place requires Perturabo's personal authentication to activate, and there's even an Iron Circle robot at the entrance—whether it can be activated or not is uncertain, but it looks quite formidable. Additionally, there's a rather intimidating set of exoskeletons, making you feel like you've stepped onto a movie set.

After navigating through various security measures, you finally reach an explosion-proof door. Behind this door lies a small room equipped with a separate escape hatch and water pump system, doubling as a precision mechanical workshop. From here, Perturabo can monitor all the activities in his main residence. It's like a doomsday bunker with comprehensive systems for any contingency. Here, Perturabo contemplates or crafts devices in absolute safety and silence, free from any possible disturbance, making it one of the few places where he can find complete tranquility. Sometimes, he spends entire weekends here alone, dedicating his time to constructing and manufacturing machinery. He even manages sleep on a mechanical bench or a hardboard bed. Then, at the beginning of the week, he returns to his regular duties, and of course, the items he manufactures here are never given to anyone.

If you find the space a bit cramped, you can activate the artificial scenery function on the multi-panel screens to display realistic landscapes. However, there's one obvious drawback: Perturabo hasn't equipped the house with any kitchen facilities, so if you're really hungry, you might have to make do with a few biscuits and water.

Fulgrim

Imagine visiting Fulgrim's mansion— which one, though? Let's go with the one he's been favoring lately. The walls of this mansion are painted in dazzling purple, and the satin on the velvet couches shimmers with a soft, enticing glow, but none of this compares to how he looks when he opens the door wearing his cozy housecoat. No more high-heeled boots or leather shoes, just bare feet adorned with a pair of fuzzy deep purple slippers. As you step inside, he'll surely ask you what music you'd like to listen to, and as you ponder which record suits this warm, radiant evening, he'll inquire about your drink preferences and if you'd like some snacks—too many choices might leave you a bit overwhelmed, but Fulgrim has already selected a few that he's perfected. Herbal tea, mille-feuille, a selection of classical recordings from the La Fenice Theater—the needle of the record player gently drops, and you never imagined you'd hear his collection in the home of this opera master.

You might find yourself sitting on a couch that's unbelievably soft, not as tidy as you'd imagine, adorned with dried flowers and fabric samples. But the pillows and cushions you hold emit delightful scents, and he promises to send you home with a sample of his handmade incense. And because the snacks are so delicious, you have to be careful not to eat too quickly. If you're full, you might explore the dressing rooms on the second floor—or should I say, the entire second floor is dressing rooms. Each room has floor-length mirrors and professional lighting fixtures, showcasing a variety of costumes, identical to those seen on the opera stage, down to the hand-sewn details. He'll show you the rooms for shoes and hats, the sheer volume from floor to ceiling is staggering, and you realize Fulgrim can clearly recall which designer or era each piece is from.

And if you're having a delightful conversation with him at this moment, he'd be more than happy to show you his clothing design sketches in the studio on the third floor. But as you step into the study, you might inhale sharply— the room is filled with numerous magazines and movie posters, all featuring his various personas. However, you can't help but admit that none of the pictures in the books seem as vivid and lifelike as the person standing before you.

Lorgar Aurelian

You initially prepared to visit Lorgar and expected it to be a public display, but you ended up at his private residence instead. He waits at the door for you before your arrival, claiming he anticipated this.

Lorgar's actual room is quite modest, even modern. People often forget his profession and find it hard to imagine his modern side. The room is so standard it could pass for a rental in the city, with some potted plants on the balcony. You gaze at him in his high-neck sweater, feeling a bit surprised—it's an uncommon sight.

There's still a faint scent of incense in the air, much like what you often smell in Word Bearer churches. Under Lorgar's gaze, you might need to change into slippers and shoe covers before entering. His bookshelf isn't stocked with books but scattered with wooden or metal ornaments, making you realize he has a habit of discarding or burning books after reading them. Interestingly, there are some modern-looking self-help and popular psychology books on the shelf, which Lorgar might explain are for Angron.

There are very few electronic devices in his home, not even digital clock screens, still relying on a very quaint chiming clock and occasionally using an old laptop and a fax machine for work. Judging by the dust, it seems Lorgar doesn't use them often. When you inquire about this, he mentions he still prefers handwritten letters. If you ask, he might even show you the Word Bearer seal. Interestingly, the ink pens and other items he uses daily are all handmade. As you approach the desk, you can smell a distinct classical ink scent. However, he expresses regret that he can't offer you any souvenirs—after all, his handwriting and signature are too precious, and you wouldn't know what to do with a true relic.

Angron

The idea of visiting Angron's home was rather nerve-wracking, to say the least. Honestly, if it weren't for the TV station's insane idea of doing this special program, chances are you wouldn't have had the opportunity to explore. However, what was likely aired on the show probably wasn't what you truly saw today. The Nuceria Wrestling League probably wanted to stage more stimulating scenes for the audience, so they might have taken away some items from here later and set them up elsewhere for shooting.

You shift your gaze back to the house in front of you, evidently arranged by Nuceria as Angron's residence, a luxurious apartment. Angron storms out of the bathroom, still dripping with water. He seems entirely unwilling to bother drying himself off. You can see water seeping onto the floor, clearly cleaned regularly by Nuceria's arranged personnel, replacing the vases and cabinets Angron smashes with new ones. No matter how roughly he treats the space he occupies, it returns to its original state after a while—you even feel that might be the reason for his anger.

You glance at the dining table, where Angron's previously endorsed cereals and protein bars lie. But you're pretty sure he doesn't eat them himself. Even the entire kitchen looks brand new, untouched by him, but you know another wrestler, Kharn, and their agent, Ms. Sarrin, sometimes use it to prepare simple meals.

The bathroom Angron just came out of doesn't have many bathing supplies; instead, it's stocked with bandages and painkillers you wouldn't typically find in a household. Next door is an entire home gym, a rarity, with a variety of exercise equipment dazzling the eyes, and the battered punching bag makes you shudder. Angron would smirk and say this place is just for show, with only the punching bag being somewhat useful. His real training is obviously in a more professional gym, and this place is probably just an assumption made by Nuceria.

You're surprised to see a cramped compartment, seemingly originally used as a small storage room. But when you discreetly open the door, you discover a hidden world inside. There are many scribbled to-do lists and tips from counseling centers, and a few crumpled manuals on the table. There's a pen holder made from a crushed soda can, with two or three stubby pencils inside. Before you can figure out what exactly this place is for, Angron grabs you by the scruff like a rabbit and drags you out.

Konrad Curze

In a sense, his home could even be considered a tourist attraction—if you're a fan of urban legends or folk horror radio shows, you've probably heard of the infamous haunted mansion at 50 Berkeley Square. Its notoriety isn't just historical; it's also connected to Konrad Curze. Some say he lived there, while others claim Curze himself is the source of the eerie tales about the mansion... Urban legends only get more mysterious as they circulate. If you're a social media influencer or a haunted house explorer, or even if you're looking to invest in real estate and have enough courage, perhaps you could try entering.

Of course, the faint-hearted should go during the day, but the brave, unafraid of death, can choose nighttime. The atmosphere and the gusts of fog alone are enough to make one gulp down a pot of tea, and as you shiver while trying to push open the mansion's front door, only to find it immovable, you might need a helping hand or a ladder to climb through the broken window on the east side—actually, Curze usually exits from here; he doesn't have much of a concept of using the front door, but he's rather fond of the gargoyle on the roof.

There are appliances in the house, and you can even try turning on the lights, but you must be wary of potential electrical hazards, as you have no idea where the wires are connected, definitely not to code. There are suspicious marks on the wooden floorboards—let's refuse to ponder whether they're claw marks or bloodstains, carefully avoiding all hazardous areas, and you'll find that the mansion is like a massive secret chamber or maze. Many of the upholstered or leather furniture pieces are either covered in dust or in a state of disrepair. A large portion of them is even strewn across the floor, blocking your path. After finally maneuvering past the creaky floorboards and reaching the kitchen, you're pleasantly surprised to find that not only are the lights functioning, but the fridge is also plugged in! However, after noticing the suspicious traces seeping from the fridge and cabinets, perhaps it's better not to open them...

You turn to look at the kitchen utensils on the countertop—they're quite new, most likely brought over by Fulgrim, who is always dedicated to getting Curze's life back on track. You're certain the bath salts strewn everywhere in the bathroom and the torn bath bombs are also his doing. As you contemplate further exploration of the other rooms in the house, Curze, who has suddenly appeared on the sofa, emits a hissing sound, forcing you to stop in your tracks. He blends completely into the darkness, using the unplugged wires to tell you he doesn't like too much light in the house. Curze curls up on the torn sofa, the once black and yellow fuzz now darkened and scattered from the overturned cushions.

Mortarion

If you're one of his trusted Deathshroud laboratory assistants, you might get the chance to visit his private residence. You'd disembark in the backyard, not at the front gate. Upon entering, you might initially think it's a karesansui garden. However, upon closer inspection, you'd discover that the tiered flower beds and foliage are actually arranged in intricate geometric patterns, following the mysterious Fibonacci sequence found in nature. You'd notice many plants with peculiar shapes or overly vibrant colors, and your intuition would tell you to stay far away from them. Mortarion breathes in the air of the courtyard through his mask, his fingers almost grazing the plants.

After circling the garden, you'd enter his home. It's eerily quiet, to the point where you can hear the chirping of insects from the courtyard. Mortarion is wearing nothing but a thin plain robe indoors, which obscures his overly pale skin, giving off an unsettling chill.

He would draw the curtains when the sun rises, shrouding the interior in dim shadows. You might find yourself unable to resist looking at the printed numerical sequences on the walls of his room, as well as the insects and plant specimens framed in display cases. And the darker the environment, the more lifelike they appear. If you stare long enough, you might almost feel as if they're about to flutter their wings at any moment. As you walk along the walls, you'd come across a fish tank illuminated only by scenery and a dim green light, devoid of any fish. Just as you can't help but wonder what happened in there, you catch a faint whiff of formaldehyde from the closed door nearby.

At that moment, dusk sets in. Mortarion suddenly pulls back the curtains, startling everyone present. Yet, he casually produces homemade wine from the courtyard. If you're lucky enough, you might be treated to these drinks alongside other visiting Deathshroud members—you all instinctively don't think to refuse such a possibility.

Horus Lupercal

Horus's current residence is the result of a black market deal after a fire many years ago, but now it's deemed 'completely legitimate and legal,' with records in the Luna Wolves' archives even documenting the hefty property taxes they dutifully pay.

The overall style of the house bears a striking resemblance to the Wolves' old home in Sicily, likely because Sejanus and others brought over a fair amount of furniture from there. They even had a massive oven installed for occasional nostalgic pizzas or bread reminiscent of home. Whenever Horus needs to meet privately with the Mournival, it's almost always held in the ground floor of this house. They would sit around a long table, surrounded by paintings by artists who once owed substantial debts, hanging on the walls and ceiling. Torgaddon once quipped that while meetings in this environment were bearable, eating was out of the question—prompting an immediate reprimand from Abaddon.

If you're one of Horus's trusted confidants, you might have the chance to see the final painting in that series, displayed alone in his living room. Surprisingly, his room doesn't entirely adhere to the style of the rest of the house; it's more minimalistic, with fewer decorative furnishings, featuring only a bookcase, a bed, a clothes rack, a drinks cabinet, and a table. The bookcase holds a collection of epic, literary, and historical works. If you catch him in a good mood, he might allow you to pour a drink or help him hang up his suit jacket. Whether to add ice, how much ice to add, whether to send it to the dry cleaners, and where to hang it all become matters of importance. And if you get it right, Horus might relax a bit, loosen his tie, and share the story behind the painting with you. But the test has only just begun; either stay silent and listen carefully or ask the most precise questions to help him tell the story he's told a thousand times before. And if you happen to mention some keywords he doesn't like, then all efforts will be in vain. Remember, caution is key.

Alpharius

You walk into a room.

As for what kind of room it is, you feel it's a bit like an employee dormitory, yet also reminiscent of a single room in a budget hotel.

It looks completely fine. Neat, clean, with items that are ninety percent new, not overly pristine to make it difficult to use, yet appropriately lacking a sense of warmth. You attempt to turn on the lights in the room, only to discover that all the power sockets perfectly match your lifestyle, requiring almost no additional adapters or special interfaces. Speaking of interfaces... where is your phone? Realizing this, you glance at the coffee table and the cabinet above it, noticing that the room is not equipped with any telephones.

You suspect your phone might be in the pocket of your coat, so you try to open the wardrobe in the room. Inside, there are three hangers, each holding your outerwear for different seasons, perfectly matching your size and dressing habits. However, they are all brand new, without any signs of being worn.

Despite thinking it's impossible, you still check the pockets of these clothes. In the inner pocket of your winter coat, you find a business card. There's only one name on the card.

You feel a dizzy spell. How long has it been since you last ate? A wave of weakness washes over you, and you collapse onto the unwrinkled bed.

You wake up to the sound of your own phone ringing. As you regain consciousness, you find yourself lying in your most familiar bed. The scent, the pillows, the blankets all make you feel incredibly safe. You sigh with relief, realizing you've just had a strange dream - but it's all over now, isn't it? You pick up your phone, intending to freshen up.

After a moment, you realize there seems to be something under your phone.

It's a business card.

#primarch headcanon #horus lupercal #fulgrim #mortarion #perturabo #konard curze #alpharius #lorgar aurelian #modern au

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georgeromeros · 4 months

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Hey everyone,

Just a quick update post that I've been meaning to make for a couple weeks. My situation's improved a bit.

I've been staying with my aunt since Christmas. She injured herself, so I'm basically serving as her caregiver. I'm helping her out, and it gets me out of the cold, so it helps me out, too. I have been worried if I'll do a decent job taking care of her, because there are still days I want to just sleep all day and I have trouble taking care of myself. And I'm supposed to be in charge of someone else's wellbeing?! So naturally I'm a little anxious about that.

I know I'm not completely out of the woods, because I'm not sure what my living situation will be once my aunt gets better. But for the time being, I don't have to sleep in my car on these freezing winter nights that will be coming up. Thank you to everyone that donated to my PayPal when I had no money for food or necessities. It helped me out immensely and pretty much saved my life, so thank you.

I know it's not the most important thing right now, but I've definitely been itching to make gifs again. I miss it. Believe it or not, it was a good way to relieve stress. But pretty much all my computer stuff and blu-rays are still in a storage unit on a different side of town. My aunt's got a computer, but I don't know if she'd understand me using it for something like gifmaking, lol. We'll see how that goes. But for now things are ok, I have a roof over my head, I'm trying to be a good nephew, and I've been able to watch movies and still get on tumblr during my downtime. It's good to have a nice regular boring life again - for a little while, at least. I'll keep everyone updated as things change/progress. Thank you, everyone.

#my other useless posts #userbrittany #userlosthaven #classichorrorblog #useranimusvox #hereticstations #thequantumranger #usergiles #usersavana #userteri

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shihalyfie · 2 years

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If you put the Blu-ray box covers side by side, you might notice a mid-afternoon (Adventure) → sunset (02) → night (Tamers) → dawn (Frontier) progression! I don’t think this was necessarily a clear association made back when each series aired, but I figure most fans of each series would agree they fit; on top of nicely going in order, the symbolic attachment to each series is strong (Adventure’s “summer blue sky”, 02′s sunset after the kids finish their work in the Digital World or reflect on things, Tamers involving a lot of secret operations during the night and sneaking out after dark, and Frontier quite literally being “the dawn of a new frontier” in entering new territory and possibilities).

Also, they’re all running. (The Adventure and 02 character art is by Itou Tomoko, who was a regular animation director for all four series, and the Tamers and Frontier art is by original character designer Nakatsuru Katsuyoshi.)

The Adventure and 02 combined box set that released afterwards (art by original background artist and art director Iijima Yukiko) continues using the blue sky/sunset imagery for their respective series, so it’s possible this might keep being A Thing later.

#digimon #digimon adventure #digimon adventure 02 #digimon tamers #digimon frontier

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hotwaterandmilk · 1 year

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I started writing this last week, then my tonsillitis floored me so @bunnymajo beat me with her own post on the topic (it's v. good, check it out!!), but I still wanted to share a few of my thoughts about why y'all should consider picking up the Discotek release of the Kaitou Saint Tail anime series on blu-ray.

I'll be honest, Kaitou Saint Tail wasn't my favourite magical girl series growing up in the mid-90s, I found myself far more drawn to Sailor Moon, Wedding Peach, and Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne (in that order). However, as I've grown older and re-watched the anime series a couple of times, I've grown to appreciate a lot about it that perhaps I didn't so much when I was young and had a million anime series vying for my attention.

The anime

If you've never seen the Kaitou Saint Tail anime, Haneoka Meimi is regular teenage student by day who rights wrongs by night as the thief Saint Tail. How does she know about what bad things have gone down in the local community? Why her BFF (Mimori Seira) is a nun-in-training, of course! So when Seira hears about things being stolen etc. she relays this information to Meimi so she can set things right.

Complicating the situation is Asuka Daiki, the son of a local detective who notably failed to catch a previous phantom thief (hmm!). Asuka Jr. wants to stop Saint Tail no matter what and luckily the local mayor is cool with giving him the status required to do so. Meimi slowly finds herself torn between how she feels about Asuka Jr. (whom she bickers with but ultimately cares about) and how Asuka Jr. feels about the thief Saint Tail.

So obviously if you like magical girl-type series and you're keen on a cute lil tween romance with some wacky kids' show thieving then you're going to be keen to watch (or read, the manga is adorable) the series no matter what. If you're on the fence, here are a couple of things I found to be stand-outs in Kaitou Saint Tail that you might like about it too.

Saint Tail = Seira & Meimi

Saint Tail the thief is really a team of two people. You've got Seira who gathers all the intel & helps plan, then you've got Meimi who acts as the muscle and executes the scheme. If you removed either of them you wouldn't have the legendary phantom thief everyone talks about in the series. Seira is never magical herself, she goes between God/Meimi/the community to help save "lost lambs" but her role is vital and Meimi's feats as Saint Tail are truly part of a team effort.

I've honestly always loved this about the series, that Seira isn't some friend kept in the dark nor is she another magical thief to team up with, she's got her own unique role to play that utilises her skills just as much as Meimi's role relies on her talents too. Together they are a phantom bigger than any one tween girl could ever be.

Meimi is physically adept

There's room for all types of magical girls in the genre imho and these days we've seen lots of magical girls who can land a solid punch as well as those better suited to intellectual challenges. However, in the mid-90s at a time when Tsukino Usagi and Hanasaki Momoko said it was OK to be clumsy and not great at athletics, Meimi said it was just as OK to be athletic and have excellent fine motor skills.

One thing I didn't note in my above summary of the series is that while Meimi does a whole lot of VISUALLY magical girl things like transform in the anime, she doesn't actually have any supernatural abilities. Meimi is instead adept at stage magic thanks to her father's profession and she plays a lot of tricks to get the job done (while following in her mother's footsteps as well). Meimi can't punch a bad guy through a wall like a Precure, but her strength allows her to frequently save other characters or pull herself out of tricky situations.

Asuka Jr. provides a great contrast

While Asuka Jr. can ride a bike pretty fast he's not that physically strong, which is a contrast to a lot of love interests in the genre who are tough enough to give the heroine enough time to finish the job (Tuxedo Kamen and Limone, for example). Asuka Jr. is more of an intellectual who despite managing to figure out a lot of what's going on with Saint Tail's capers, can never seem to get pin her down (and yeah yeah we know Meimi looks like Saint Tail but this is a cartoon for kids, being in on that while Asuka Jr. goes mad trying to find Saint Tail is part of the overall charm of the thing imho).

I think a decent chunk of what I like about Asuka Jr. as a male lead in Kaitou Saint Tail is that he's not some older, mysterious guy who helps solve problems; Asuka Jr. is a brat who causes most of Meimi's problems and because of his clueless youth he's also quite oblivious to her burgeoning romantic feelings for him. But I love that? They both feel like they're young kids challenging each other on an equal playing field.

While Asuka. Jr doesn't necessarily disagree with Saint Tail's objectives (to right wrongs), he doesn't support her methods (stealing is baaaaaad) and he's following his own moral code which is perhaps a little more conventional than hers. Meimi and Asuka jr. certainly bicker, but they have a lot in common that becomes apparent over time and their differences do indeed prove to be complementary to each other's in the long run.

The stakes are fairly low

Wait, isn't this a bad thing? Shouldn't the stakes be super high in order for us to care about the series? No, I don't think every magical girl series needs to have high stakes to leave an impact or be meaningful. I love that Kaitou Saint Tail isn't about a potentially world-ending event or magical abilities that could change reality as we know it. Heck, there's an episode where the entire goal of Saint Tail's elaborate scheme is to get back a notebook that a classmate gave to her crush accidentally before he can read it.

In that sense, it harkens back to a lot of older majokko shows that, while having some supernatural gifts for the heroine that Meimi doesn't technically have, still chose to focus on the lead solving personal problems or issues in the local community rather than fighting to save the planet.

This isn't to say there are no stakes at all or anything. Meimi's greatest problem lies in her diverging identities and the fact that, as ostensibly a criminal to those not helped by her talents, Saint Tail being unmasked would ruin her life. I know they're not huge stakes compared to galactic evils, but Saint Tail being an outlaw and the way the persona is both a blessing & curse to Meimi certainly is present throughout the series.

Kaitou Saint Tail's stakes might not be as high as those in Nurse Angel Ririka SOS, Tokyo Mew Mew, or any number of Precure seasons, but there's definitely a place for that in the genre and if you'd like something a little more laid back (that's still plenty of fun & with twists and turns a plenty, mind you) then this series might be worth checking out.

The anime doesn't overstay its welcome

The Kaitou Saint Tail anime is a fairly tight production that deftly balances fun filler (remember when we were allowed to have filler eps???) with more emotional story touch points and doesn't feel at all drawn out, which was certainly an issue even for some of my favourite series of the period. While I wouldn't say the anime is perfect or anything, it really doesn't have any majorly weak arcs or huge dips in quality overall.

Kaitou Saint Tail has lovely music (I'm partial to the first OP/ED combo myself), some great 90s animators at work (Abe Junko, Ishino Satoshi, Kadonosono Megumi & Gotou Keiji, Watanabe Nobuhiro, Ochi Kazuhiro, Motohashi Hideyuki, etc.), and a cast of talented seiyuu (Sakurai Tomo as Meimi and Inoue Kikuko as Seira being the stand outs).

While there are some changes to the source material and a lot of the cute, whispy beauty of Tachikawa Megumi's original artwork is lost on screen, the animated version of Kaitou Saint Tail is worth picking up not just to support the release of magical girl titles in the US market, but because it is a solid little series that I know I always appreciate spending some time with.

Anyway those are my rambling thoughts on the series. It won't be for everyone, but if you're interested in magical girl classics then you might want to check out the upcoming US release from Discotek on blu-ray.

#kaitou saint tail #saint tail #magical girls #magical girl anime #ramblings #long post #i could ramble about light christian motifs or how cute meimi's parents are #but you get the picture #fun series #the remasters look gorgeous #it's a classic for a reason #etc.#very tired #sorry for any typos etc #obviously not everyone can afford to preorder the bds #even if they are interested #however if you do have the money and want to support the title #i think you're getting decent bang for your buck

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exoluxionlove · 5 months

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231208 EXO_NEWS_JP Twitter Update

2024.02.07 Release DVD＆Blu-ray 『CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -』 "Sorry to have kept you waiting! ! CHEN's first Japanese original solo live tour will be released on DVD and Blu-ray! 🌌✨ Complete recording of Pacifico Yokohama performance! The first production limited edition is a super deluxe edition that comes with a documentary movie, LIVE photo card & trading card A set, and a CD containing LIVE sound sources! The jacket features a design of the North Star shining in the night sky, and is a permanent record filled with memories of CHEN and its fans! 💿✨ Trading card B will be included in the first press of the regular edition ♪ We also have an early reservation campaign where you can get a clear trading card! 🎁 Check here for store-specific benefits and details ✔ https://exo-jp.net/news/detail.php?id=1113058"

#Chen #Jongdae #Exo #Album: Polaris #Chen Japan Tour 2023 #Twitter #Exo-L Japan

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pandorasboxoftreasures · 8 months

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Rage!

Swear to Christ, I don't trust digital only anything still and I keep getting proven right. Both are supposed to be in 1080p btw. But the difference between my first digital downloaded copy and what's on my two standard blu-ray copies? Night and day. This doesn't show the colour difference but I might retake comparisons later for that now I have an actual tripod set up to take photos of my monitor.

TBH my 8 year old point and shoot camera doesn't even do the difference true justice and this wasn't even taken with that this is from my busted old phone.

Why do I have two blu-rays of Way Of Water?

I don't.

I technically have 4. The regular blu-rays are bonus copies from the 3D and 4K versions.

Highly recommended getting it on physical media because the family audio track is hilarious as a bonus as well in ways that make the TV edit of Snakes On A Plane like nothing. It has to be heard to be believed.

"They can't put babies in cryo, dummy."

"...that's your dad's actual suit." "Oh, wow, you're right!"

"Whoo, man! Sully's kids."

"I've got to keep your skxawng self here!"

"It's deader than a dung heap, Colonel!"

They kept in the deaths and blood and dismemberments and peril but oh no... Somebody said "Damn"!

Also, really interesting hearing Latin Spanish Quaritch calling Spider by his name earlier in the movie and the dub actors speaking Na'vi and sort of making the original sentences easier to hear and translate sometimes.

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shineemoon · 1 year

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“KEY CONCERT - GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN” DVD will be released on 4/26. The FC limited edition bonus disc with goods includes a digest of Japan's first "KEY LAND" held on December 25, 2018.

📽️ Regular Edition DVD DVD + PHOTOBOOK 16P + Behind The Scenes Digest Recording 📽️ Regular Edition Blu-ray Blu-ray + PHOTOBOOK 16P + Behind The Scenes Digest Recording 📽️ FC Limited Edition 2Blu-ray + SPECIAL PHOTOBOOK (64P) Disc1: KEY CONCERT - GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN 2022/11/20 at PIA ARENA MM Disc2 (bonus video): 1. KEY LAND 2018/12/25 at YOKOHAMA ARENA digest recording 2. KEY CONCERT - G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN Behind The Scenes 3. KEY CONCERT - G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN KEY's Vlog @OSAKA-JO HALL + special acrylic stand Kit (1 stage, KEY x 4 types)

#SHINee #key #kim kibum #keyland #goat in the keyland japan

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extralively · 22 days

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Yura's second apartment

So let's get into Yura's second apartment! She moved into it in late 2012 after saving up enough money for it (even a third grade sorcerer gets paid fairly well, as it turned out), and slowly went about furnishing it.

...Granted, Satoru helped, whether Yura liked it or not. After she moved in, he bought her a whole ass couch (it's very comfortable so Yura only grumbled a bit about it), and then a new TV after they tried watching a movie on her old one (see her first apartment) and he complained that it was too small. Over the years, he also kept giving her stuff, like a blu-ray player, a dishwasher (after that one Christmas), that living room rug, some plants, and just a bunch of random (but expensive) knickknacks to fill her apartment with. Thank God she has a decently-sized apartment now!

It's definitely an upgrade from her last one! I mean, technically it should be a little narrower (again, I have to stick to TS4's grid), but this is pretty much it.

(More pics of it under the cut!)

So let's take a look at the living room/kitchen:

This area is pretty spacious, and Yura didn't quite know how to furnish it so some parts seem a little empty. She actually likes it that way though, after living her whole life in cramped rooms, and she's actually started owning quite a few things now that she has the space.

Her kitchen in particular has gotten quite a bit of use: thanks to Tsumiki's initiative, Yura now occasionally bakes with the younger girl there (especially for Valentine's Day). She also started experimenting with some cooking herself, but she mostly sticks to cooking basic stuff.

On that table by the window, in particular, is where she keeps her photo frames. The first one is a picture of the Tokyo team during their second Goodwill Event after they won (it was a happy moment and a certain someone who shall not be named was not present, thus no bad memories were invoked). The second one is of her and Yaga when she got her third grade certification, with Yura looking quite proud of herself over her first (and only) jujutsu promotion. Then there's one with her and Shoko singing karaoke during one of Yura's birthdays, then one with her, Satoru and the Fushiguros on their trip to Tokyo Disneyland in 2009 (they're all wearing those matching Mickey ears), and the last one is the most recent one from their trip to Osaka in 2016. Basically, all of her good memories are here.

This here is Yura's bathroom! I had initially envisioned it as a regular western-style bathroom where everything is in one room, but then I started looking at some Japanese apartments layouts and this definitely seems to be more common over there.

You can see that Yura actually has a bunch of beauty and bath products scattered around and, to be honest, that's mostly Satoru's doing (he likes to gift her expensive stuff). Yura also turned out to be not the most organized person around, so her things are just kinda thrown about now that she has enough space for it lol

The actual shower room should also be a littler narrower, and the tub should also be smaller--because that's the one Satoru keeps calling a teeny tiny bathtub! The bathtub should actually look something like this:

It's small, but big enough for some... fun times (͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

And finally, Yura's bedroom!

She and Satoru have definitely spent a good amount of time in here, if you know what I mean (͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). Also, one of her dresser drawers is definitely all Satoru's clothes at this point.

There's only one bedside lamp because she figured buying two would be a waste (...she used to be the only one sleeping there), and her desk is usually cluttered with curse files and reports if she's working on a case. She doesn't dress up much so she doesn't usually feel the need for a full-length mirror, but if she were to ever bring it up to Satoru he would definitely buy her one right away.

She also keeps a few random photos on this wall, mostly of her and Shoko doing girl stuff, the Fushiguros, and, of course, her and Satoru. This is also where she keeps the first photo strip she and Satoru took in that photo booth, while the second strip she keeps in her top desk drawer (she likes to keep it out of sight from prying eyes... but also somewhere she can easily access it, even if she won't admit it).

...Also she has a storage room by the entrance. It's just a bunch of stuff.

So this has been Yura's second (and current) apartment! Next up should be Satoru's, and oh boy. That one is big. We might have to do it in parts lol

#satoyura #I'VE BEEN HAVING TOO MUCH FUN WITH THIS #and now you guys can see exactly what Yura's apartment looks like in my head lol #the sims 4

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