#mama-ino is amazing

[drosselmeyerwrites]

Art from a wonderful artist and friend...

God bless @mama-ino, everyone. Not only is she super talented, but sometimes she just comes out of nowhere with surprises during late night chats. I have permission to share this pic she did of Sesshoumaru and Kagome in their PJ's from the Married, Magical, Mundane Life series. Movie night for these two, and CHECK OUT THEIR WEDDING RINGS AND KAGOME'S GRIP ON HIS JAMS! Ino, thank you again for this lovely gift. I smile so huge every time I look at it. <3 Head over to Mama-Ino's page and check out more of her art!

#Sesshoumaru #Kagome #Sesshomaru #Kagome Higurashi #sesskag #sesskag fanart #inuyasha #inuyasha fanart #mama-ino is amazing #they're adorable #cozy #mmml

[aceopmari]

Mei Terumi w/a Hot & Popular Daughter Headcanon

Masterlist

A/N: I’m amazed at what crazy shit I can come up with in my sleep.🥴

Taglist: @ppg-artss @lovelygeniegirl1012 @mercymccann @kakeisumire @aoi-ajisai @mechmoucha @barbellina @nightingaleflow @bonchin @awhore4uchiha

TW: Suggestive themes, semi one sided age gap relationship with teen reader, seductive reader, drug use, character death, arranged marriage, pregnancy mention.

Characters featured: Mei, Kisame, Zabuza, Suigetsu, and Mangetsu, Gaara, Neji, Omoi, Jiraiya.

💄Lady Mizukage became so happy that she had found a man. She was confident that he would propose.

💄When he found out that Mei was pregnant with you, the man left her and she found herself alone once more.

💄Nonetheless, Mei didn’t hold it against you. She raised you and showered you with tender love and care.

💄Mei didn’t like how you mostly took after your father. But you were still beautiful inside and out as you inherited her charisma and curves. And not to mention those luscious lips.

💄The people of the Hidden Mist had lost their minds when they found out that Lady Mizukage had a beautiful daughter. Everyone in the village knew you and watched you grow up.

💄You were very popular in school and had many friends. Mei was even cool enough to let you throw parties at the mansion while she was away.

💄Someone had introduced you to edibles. All your friends watched you happily rampage through the mansion in just your bikini as you broke things.

💄Most people would freak out, but your friends and followers were in complete awe at your boldness.

💄”Y/N’s so COOL!”

💄”Let’s do drugs TOO!”

💄Ao (who was tasked to chaperone the events) didn’t like how wild your parties got. He didn’t seem to like you at all as he thought you were an entitled brat who always got off easy.

💄He was somewhat right though. Whenever something broke at your parties, Mei would instantly turn a blind eye on you and pin the blame on him instead.

💄You were sought after by many men who wanted your affection (as well as your life).

💄Girls around the world hated you out of sheer jealousy. Fellow young beauty, Ino Yamanaka hated you when you were crowned queen of the “Miss Teen Ninja” and the “Miss Ninja Universe” beauty pageants several years in a row.

💄You were more than a pretty face though. Thanks to your dear Mama Mizukage, you were very strong as you inherited two kekkei genkai.

💄Due to this, you earned the title of Beauty of the Bloody Mist.

💄 Mei saw how men were interested in you. Even men from other countries. Although Mei was a little jealous, she was determined to get you a husband.

💄 Mei had you dolled up by professional stylists who did your hair and makeup each morning. You also wore dark blue, revealing curve hugging outfits with fishnets. Whatever it took to attract a man!

💄”My beautiful daughter is looking for a husband!” Mama Mizukage announced one day.

💄Things got chaotic as word spread that you were looking for a man. You were constantly asked out at school. You felt somewhat guilty and responsible for the many male students who were failing as they spent their time in class either staring at your tits or passing you love notes instead of taking their tests.

💄Some guys in the village even fought for you to see who was worthy of your hand until they were covered in blood.

💄You were crushed with letters, chocolates, and flowers that were sent by men all over the world.

💄The craziness didn’t stop there. You even caught the attention of criminals. A sexy terrorist bomber from the Hidden Stone had you feeling smitten when he sent you a love letter about your artistic beauty…

💄…Too bad the tiny clay bird that came with it nearly killed you…

💄There were lots of attempted kidnappings by obsessed lovers who were desperate to marry you. Good thing you were strong enough to fend them off and escape. Didn’t do wonders for the trauma you felt afterwards…

💄”Have you chosen a husband yet, Sweetie?” Mei asked. You sighed as you grew frustrated with her persistence. “No mom, I haven’t…”

💄Mei smiled. “That’s okay dear! I found the perfect suitors from other villages! Have a look!” She said as she gave you three pictures.

💄You recognized each of them. One was Gaara. He was the Kazekage of the the Hidden Sand. He had a cute face and luscious red locks.

💄The next was Neji from the prestigious Hyuga Clan. He had the most beautiful eyes.

💄The last was Omoi, a close aid of the Fourth Raikage. His melanated skin was absolutely gorgeous!

💄”I’ve already arranged for you to travel to all three countries so that you can meet with them for your date!” Mei said happily. You widened your eyes. “You did what?!”

💄Mei already had your bags packed and had put you on a large boat to send you to each country.

💄You met Gaara first on your trip to the Hidden Sand. He was respectful and kind but so awkward and inexperienced.

💄You then went to the Hidden Leaf soon after for your date with Neji. He was so intelligent but very condescending. He indirectly called you a harlot as he wasn’t too keen on your skimpy choice of attire…

💄Finally you met Omoi in the Hidden Clouds. He was very funny but his overthinking nature was a huge turn off.

💄You returned home to the Mist just in time for supper. Mei was disappointed when you told her that you wouldn’t be marrying any of her top three choices. She became depressed, spouting out fears on how her own daughter will become an old maid.

💄Ao who was present at supper, decided to chime in. “Well maybe if you dressed like a proper young lady, you’d have a better chance of finding the right man to marry.” You were stunned by his words. You glanced down at your outfit.

💄Your dark blue curve hugging outfit resembled your mother’s only it revealed your cleavage, midriff, and legs. You frowned at Ao. “What’s wrong with my clothes?” Ao scoffed. “Well for starters, it’s too skimpy! It attracts the wrong attention from men.”

💄He shook his head disapprovingly. “Seriously, is this how young ladies your age like to dress? Back in my day…”

💄Ao rambled on. You flinched seeing a darkened, furious, expression on Mei who has been silent the whole time. She was absolutely fuming at Ao’s words. You shrunk in your seat as she gets up before walking over to Ao.

💄”Shut up. Or die.”

💄Ao screamed in terror at that. You didn’t blame him. Your mom was scary when she was angry. You shrieked a bit when she turned to you giving you a sweet smile.

💄”Don’t listen to him, Sweetheart. You’re beautiful just the way you are. Now hurry up and find a husband soon okay?” She said. You nodded nervously. “Okay, mommy.”

💄Not wanting to upset her further, you decided to survey your options here at home in the Hidden Mist.

💄 The Seven Swordsmen of the Mist were like family. They were your personal bodyguards who followed you whenever you left the mansion. One or two guarded you at a time. You didn’t like it as you just wanted to have freedom. But at least he was attractive.

💄You were walking through the village with Kisame when you heard some men talking.

💄”Hey it’s Y/N Terumi!”

💄”She’s so pretty!”

💄”I’d smash!”

💄You blush at the comments. Kisame sees this and smirks at you. “You’ve grown to be quite attractive haven’t you? Why, if you were a little older, I’d make you my woman…” he joked.

💄A few weeks later, you chased Kisame down in the misty forest when you saw him leave. “Why are you leaving Kisame?! Don’t go!” You cried.

💄Kisame stopped and turned around seeing your tears. “I hate to see a pretty face in tears.” He walked up to you and wiped your tears away with his large blue thumb before putting a finger under your chin to tilt it to meet his eyes.

💄”Come with me to discover a world without lies,” he said with a grin. You shook your head. He sounded crazy and too far gone. “No! I’m not leaving the village or my mommy!”

💄”Thats a real shame, Y/N…” Kisame said as he raised his sword at you. Before you could react, you had blacked out from the strike.

💄You woke up in your room on a comfy large bed. The first thing you saw was the relieved expression of Mei. “Oh, my poor baby!” She cried. She gave you a kiss on the forehead.

💄You groan as you sat up a bit. “What…happened?” Mei saddened. “Kisame attacked you before leaving the village. Chojuro found you alone in the forest.”

💄You frowned. So he did leave. Now you were left saddened. Both Zabuza and Kisame were among your favorites among the swordsmen. Mei saw that you were sad and pulled you into a hug. “I’m just glad your safe, Sweetheart.” Although you were sad, you were grateful to your mom for comforting you.

💄You decided you wanted away from all the drama. You went to hang out with your childhood friends, the Hozuki brothers.

💄Mangetsu and Suigetsu went on deadly missions to prove themselves as capable swordsmen, all while competing for your love.

💄Mangetsu was a friendly gentleman who made you feel safe. He gave you hand kisses and always told you how beautiful you were.

💄Suigetsu was funny and always showed you a good time. He was openly flirty with you, catching you off guard with his sexy smirks and winks.

💄When they came back from a deadly mission, you rewarded them both with cheek kisses. The brothers would then get on either sides of you and kiss your cheeks too. It was practically a routine with the three of you.

💄Suigetsu decided to be his cheeky self. “When are you gonna give me a real kiss, Cupcake? I think I deserve it after that last mission,” he winked. You blushed at that. Mangetsu glared at his sibling. “Be respectful!”

💄Suigetsu smirked at him. “Fine, I will.” He took his water bottle off his belt and handed it to you. “Want a sip?” You smiled and took it. “Sure! Thanks!”

💄You sipped the water, enjoying the cool taste. Suigetsu gives you a toothy grin. “Heh heh heh…that was our first kiss…”

💄You widened your eyes in realization as your cheeks flushed a deep red. You took your lips off the straw, stopping the indirect kiss. Mangetsu just glared at his brother. He wasn’t going down without a fight.

💄Mangetsu asked you out on a date. He took you to a quiet misty forest for a picnic. It was way more romantic than the ones you had with Gaara, Neji, and Omoi.

💄Your dear Mama Mizukage was over the moon when you told her about the date. “Has my baby found a husband from the Hozuki Family? I’m so happy for you, Sweetheart!”

💄”Mommy, we’re not getting married!” You say. Mei glared at you. “Nonsense! No daughter of mine will grow up to be an old maid! I’ll make arrangements immediately!”

💄Mei did just that. Mangetsu was officially your fiancé. He was ecstatic to have your hand in marriage. Men around the world went crazy as they were disappointed that none of them would have a chance to be with you. At the very least, you were happy. Mangetsu was always charming.

💄On top of everything, Mangetsu was just appointed as the newest member of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, so he was closely by your side. He insisted to be the only one worthy of guarding you from now on.

💄Everything was happening so fast. Mei even started planning the wedding that you would have in a few years. Mangetsu was kind to take things slow with you.

💄He was there for you when you least expected it, like the one time he killed some thugs who were attempting your life while you were taking a bath. You were surprised when Mangetsu asked to join you.

💄”Don’t be shy. We’re going to be married anyway,” Mangetsu said as he started removing his clothes. He then joined you in the tub and even offered to wash your back. You let him.

💄You sighed blissfully as you felt the suds massage you. You moaned when Mangetsu reached his hands in front of you to wash your breasts. “M-Mangetsu…” you moaned.

💄He brought his lips to your ear. “When we’re married, I’ll wash you like this every night if you’d like…” he whispers huskily. You hummed in delight. “Yeah, that’d be nice.” Mangetsu smiled. “I can’t wait to marry you!” You blushed when he brought his soft lips to your neck, lightly grazing it with his sharp teeth.

💄You and Mangetsu said your goodbyes afterwards. You walked in your room in just a towel and to your surprise you saw Suigetsu. He had broken into your room.

💄Suigetsu backs you into a wall and puts a hand under your chin. “I wanna marry you. Don’t pick my brother. Choose me,” he smiles.

💄Despite everything, you couldn’t help but feel smittened. The fact that he broke into your room to propose alone was really hot.

💄Suigetsu leaned in close and stole your first kiss right then and there. He sunk his sharp teeth into your lip before soothing it with a slow and hot kiss to lick the blood away.

💄Your knees started to give out after the kiss. Suigetsu caught you before you fell to the bed. Your towel started to slip off but he grabbed it just in time.

💄”Stay away from my wife!” You heard. You both turned seeing Mangetsu at the door. He glared daggers at his brother. Suigetsu glared back. “She deserves better! Y/N’s mine!”

💄A fight broke out between the two brothers which resulted in your room to become wet. Mei heard all the commotion and entered the room, before telling both brothers to leave.

💄Mei races over to you, using a rag to wipe the splashed water off your face. “Are you okay, baby? Did it hurt? Are you pregnant?”

💄You stared at your mother in bewilderment as you blushed. “Mom! We didn’t have…we didn’t do anything! Sheesh are you trying to be a grandma?”

💄Mei’s eyes darkened as she deadpanned. “You mean…an old maid?” You sighed before you took time to comfort your mother.

💄Mangetsu had died one day on a mission. Suigetsu was there for you. The next thing you knew, you were engaged to him as your mother had made arrangements.

💄Suigetsu was overjoyed that he would be the one to marry you.

💄Dating him was a rollercoaster. Suigetsu paraded you around the village, with his hand on your ass. He wanted everyone to know who was gonna be your new man.

💄Suigetsu snuck into your room one night and jumped in the bed with you, before taking your innocence away. He was such an aggressive lover and you liked it.

💄”That was fun, right?” He asked afterwards. You giggled and blushed under the covers. Suigetsu held you close and gave you little nibbles and kisses. The two of you continued to cuddle in bed as Suigetsu talked about his dreams of taking all the swords and his future marriage with you.

💄He slept with you a lot after that. Despite the fact that you were both still young, Suigetsu was hoping to paint you with his seed and get you pregnant. Whatever it took to further solidify your engagement.

💄Mei always had pregnancy tests waiting for you after your sessions. It was really embarrassing as Suigetsu was always loud in bed.

💄The hurricane of a romance eventually came to an end when Suigetsu was captured by Orochimaru. You searched far and wide but you couldn’t find him. You were left heartbroken and lonely once more.

💄Mei was just as depressed as you. “Is there anyone who will marry my baby?” You hated seeing your mom all depressed.

💄”Why are you so concerned about rushing me into marriage, mommy?” You asked. “I don’t want you to be a lonely old maid….like me…” Mei saddened as tears welled up in her eyes.

💄You sighed before taking her hands in yours. “Mommy, you’re not an old maid. And marriage isn’t the key to happiness. You gotta find happiness on your own. And well if anything, at least we have each other right?”

💄Tears spilled from Mei’s eyes as she pulled you close for a hug. “Oh Sweetheart, you’re right…I’ve pushed you too far. I’m so sorry!” You rubbed her back. “It’s okay.”

💄You pulled away from her and smiled. “You’ve been working so tirelessly. Why don’t you take time off of work? Let’s spend time together, just you and me, okay?” Mei smiled and nodded. “Alright, dear. If that will make you happy.”

💄You spent several days with Mei for a much needed mother daughter session. You did each other’s hair and nails and went shopping for makeup.

💄”You’re beautiful, baby,” Mei told you after you finished applying lipgloss. You smiled. “Thanks mommy.”

💄You were giddy with joy when Mei bought you a designer Vertachi bag. The smile on your face brought warmth to Mei’s heart. She gave you a signature forehead kisses, making you blush.

💄Later that night, you and Mei dressed up in your sleepwear. You brushed Mei’s hair. It was so long and pretty. After she did the same to you, you both went to her bed and chatted for a bit.

💄Mei gave you a sly smirk. “So tell me…how’s Suigetsu at night?” Your face flushes. “MOM!” Mei chuckled as you hurled a pillow at her.

💄After awhile you both turn out the lights. You slept close to Mei so that she wouldn’t feel lonely. “Good night, mom! I love you.” Mei smiled, a tear left her eye which soaked her pillow. She may not have been married, but at least she still had her daughters love. “I love you too, Y/N,” she said. She pulled you in close and you both fell asleep.

PART 2

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[sessakag]

Okay...I know your on break, and you deserve it 100%! You wrote like a million words last year, no exaggeration! but omg, when are you coming back with updates to your fics???

I swear I'm like going through withdrawals! Secrets is my worst addiction!! I never liked Sasuke but you changed my mind on that and i never thought anyone could! I realize now he really was messed up back then, and after everything he went through at that age, and with Orochimaru's curse mark adding to his darkness, of course he went off the deep end!! I'm ashamed I wasn't more compassionate towards him. He lost his whole family, at the hands of his brother, saw his parents bodies and was shown the murder over and over again by his brother, wtf would anyone expect him to do??? He was like 5 or 6 or something right?? Just a baby! He needs to atone, yes but, hating him? Can't do it anymore, makes no sense.

A Cure For Love has become an obsession!!!! I DONT LIKE M/M FANFICTION ESPECUALLY NARUSASU BUT I CANT PUT THIS STORY DOWN!!!! Omg, how the hell did you get me into this???! It should be illegal to be this creative and good at writing! Who said you could write like this???! I actually like SasuNaru now 😭 and Hinata as a badass witch! She bodied a werewolf, vampire and fury all at the same time, omfg she's so awesome!! I cannot wait for the trio between the three of them!! How will those three come together? Sasuke and Hinata are connected through Sasuke's bite now, but what about Naruto? How will he find himself wrapped up in the witch he despises! I need to know!!!! Thats another thing you got me into! Throuples!!! I can totally see NaruHinaSasu as a loving trio, and I love that you don't want make them like obsessed over Hinata only, or have one person left out of the relationship, you adore NaruHina but you also care about SasuHina and NaruSasu. The love will be spread equal and I sooooo love that! I see it already in your Sims 4 posts!! They all love each other, no one is left out, and everyone loves the children no matter who the father is!

I LOVE Butterfly like you have no idea 😭I know people are not liking Naruto's actions right now, neither do I, but i like that you've wrote him being able to do something like that to precious Hina, your not going soft route and making him too nice or too accomadating, it really feels like he doesn't know her at all, which he doesnt! it's easy to hurt and use people you don't know and he's a prime example of that. He's not out to be malicious, but he's careless with her feelings because he doesn't KNOW her at all. People seem to shy away from making a character that flawed but you lean into and I love it! Naruto is setting himselg up for a WORLD of hurt, I can see it already! Knowing you dont' do sad endings, I can safely enjoy this angst and heartache!!

Monster is my heart!!!!! The Boruto series should have gone this route because the plot for the Otsutsuki is out of this world!! It adds so much tension and suspense, and the lovey dovey moments with NaruHina are like a drug I can't stop doing! I'm scared now though! Ino got those worm root things poured into her mouth by Shino and things are getting really weird and I know you warned us that angst is coming (again I'm gonna enjoy it since you don't do sad endings) but now I'm petrified because Hinata has been acting weird all the way up to this point, and I think whatever was done to her by Toneri is about to come fruition! I'm scared for her and for Naruto! That book is an amazing balance of horror, smut, love and angst!!

I'm DYING for more Prey 😭 I love me a dark fic and Naruto is stone cold crazy af and I love ittttttt! I want to see the meeting between him and the woman he's been stalking, his future baby mama, Hinata! How will she deal with his brand of crazy??? Who is Danzo and why is Naruto working with him??? How did Naruto become a killer like that????! I mean I know he was crazy as a teen and he's killed before but now its like his job??! How, what happened?? I needs to know!! And poor Sasuke 😭😭😭😭😭Naruto is a HANDFUL for him to have to deal with all the time!!

All of this was just to say I am dying without your updates 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 take your time on your deserved break but also come back soon!!!!

My break is just about over, sorry about the long wait! My stories have been calling me, especially my throuples thanks to my Sims 4 game 🤭I'm even more convinced now that a NaruHinaSasu dynamic is a special, beautiful dynamic and I cannot wait to finish my other throuple fics as well as add more. I'm very happy you enjoy all my stories to such an extent 😭I work pretty hard on them and am glad that I can create stories that can push a person from their comfort zone and still have them content in a new, unexplored territory! A Cure For Love was my first attempt at M/M action and people seem to enjoy it, shockingly, quite a few people that don't like M/M either but love the story regardless are REALLY into this story😵‍💫 and that still blows my mind! It's nice to see more people coming on board the MMF ship! 🤭It's really diverse in here. There's SasuNaru fans willing to give those two with Hinata a try, there's SasuHina fans willing to make room for Naruto, there's NaruHina fans willing to open their hearts to Sasuke, I love the vibe of that story so much. The community is so nice and amazing!

I'm glad I could change your perspective on Sasuke, he really gets way too much hate and not enough understanding/compassion in my opinion. I've gone through deaths of loved ones before, and that shit eats you up inside, it's like a lifetime disease that chips away at you non-stop, I could not imagine going through it to his extent, I'd lose my damn mind too. Idc what no one says, I love Sasuke and my heart goes out to him 100% and I don't say that lightly. I adore Naruto, and Sasuke shouldn't have put him through what he did, but I also am of the mind of Naruto. Sasuke needed help. He was self destructive and losing himself, and I'm glad Naruto could see that and help him. I wish I had a Naruto, I swear.

I love flawed characters like Naruto in Butterfly. You're right that there's gonna be some heavy angst, but as I said, I don't do sad ends, but I do want to hurt your heart 😇enjoy the pain, you've got three books of it coming up.

Don't even get me started on everything wrong with Boruto 🤦🏾‍♀️such lazy writing imo. It's like they skimmed through Naruto and Shippuden rather than watched it fully. That series is not canon to me, never will be. Monster is my horror baby, and you're right, it's about to get wayyyyy worse. Prepare yourself is all i can say.

Crazy ass Naruto shall be back soon, lol, and all your questions shall be answered over time!

I'll be adding my Enemies to Lovers fic and a chapter of Monster upon my return as those are the two that won the poll, after that, the rest will be updated, judging from what I've written in terms of next chapter for each, I think it'll be A Cure For Love, Secrets, Prey then Butterfly. Don't quote me on that though! I follow the path and dictates of inspiration!

Thank so much for reading! I hope you continue to enjoy everything. Thanks for waiting!

#ask #answer #ill be back soon!

[valgreys]

Hiya! who are your top 3 favorite Sesshome artists and top favorite authors? What is your go to fic to read!?? 🍰

Hello! That's a tough question, because there's so much talent to choose from in the fandom, but if I had to pick just three of each, this would be my list. 🤭

My three favorite Sesshome/Sesskag artists: Sayuri Watanabe, Mama Ino, and Youkai Yume, in no particular order; they are amazing and I love their art. 😌💖

My three favorite writers are: Sereia13, Thetroll and Chiaztolite. There is no particular order here either, because I love everything they have written. 🤩💖

[waffledogwrites]

hi! i’ve just read your 51 chapters fic (through your door) in freaking 3 days!!! and its super amazing. From now on i will acknowledge it as canon because IT IS better than canon!! ino being smart badass bestie?? kiba being friendly in his in way?? SAKUHINA FINALLY HAVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THEY DESERVE????? mama-papa-yagura chaotic friendships?? the grievingperiod sasuke needed??? the i love you talk between utakata??? its lot make sense than canon one tbh. Please always be happy!! ur marvelous talent really is make a lot of people happy!!!

i have a few question if you may, do you have plan on making bee his own arc? and do you planning on killing (please dont jinx it) one of the jinchuricki? and did you reckon on making them participate in the 4th war? ANYWAY THANKS A LOT i really hope my questions doesn’t make u feel uncomfortable in any way, i really really love your fanfic!!! finally something about friendship and family only (even its platonic love like yagura and yugito one its still make sense and super cute) like the canon supposed to be huftt

Omg, sorry I just noticed this message because the porn bots had blocked it from view for a while >_>

As for your questions:

do you have plan on making bee his own arc? Yes, though it's really not gonna be that huge. He's just a chill guy who's just chilling so there's not much for me to write about hahaha

and do you planning on killing (please dont jinx it) one of the jinchuricki? Mayhaps yes, mayhaps no.

and did you reckon on making them participate in the 4th war? Butterflies change plans a lot and sometimes the characters move away from the carefully laid-out railtracks I set out for them hahaha. Hard to make a promise one way or the other.

#B's character development involves him getting better rhymes

[recentanimenews]

FEATURE: A Mom's Guide To Anime — You Get It From Your Mama

  May is one of my favorite times of the year! It’s this beautiful time of transition as the weather is more pleasant and the flowers begin to bloom … Who am I kidding? Mother’s Day is in May! This is when my family adorns me with compliments on being a good mother and pseudo-celebrity. Should they do this every day? Absolutely. Motherhood has allowed me to find myself and reconnect with my inner child. I can’t imagine my life as anything but Ian’s mom. Parenthood also gives us a unique insight into our mothers. As kids, they seem to be this mysterious figure whose thinking you don’t understand. Once you have a child of your own, it just clicks and you suddenly realize you have much more in common with your mom. In this month’s guide, we will celebrate the strong women in our lives who helped sculpt us into the parents we are today. Whether you want to admit it or not, some things you get from your mama or the women in your life. If you’re a mom, a mom-to-be, a fun auntie, or a mentor, your kids will get it from you too. 

Brains, Brawns, And Beauty From The Moms Of Dragon Ball

    Chichi, Bulma, Eighteen, and Vidal are not only amazing mothers but sensational women in their own right. Each woman offers a unique skill to the Z fighters and is the literal definition of “ride or die.” Especially you, Chichi. 

  These supermoms take care of their homes, raise and train children, and are CEOs of companies, royalty, and championship fighters. The female cast of Dragon Ball showcases the versatility of moms and how they are an integral part of not just the franchised but IRL. You may not get everything from the strong women in your life, but you do get a lot from them.

  RELATED: Celebrate Mother's Day With 9 Of The Greatest Moms In Anime!

  Freedom To Grow From The Moms Of BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS

      The BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS series is known to stir a debate or two. However, most agree that the grown-up Naruto characters have strong character development. Significantly, the characters that are now the moms of the next generation. Hinata, Sakura, Ino, Tamari, and others all know what it is like to be a young ninja who must balance school, work-life, growing up, and the overall threats to their way of life. They were legit child soldiers. 

The moms of the new generation can empathize with their children’s experiences. This is seen throughout the series when they often wish for the children to focus more on school and friendship than on missions. They are still ninjas, and so the mothers allow their children the freedom to not only grow as people but as ninjas too. As parents, we often think it would be easier if we shielded them from hardship in every aspect of their lives. That is not only detrimental to the children but to us too. Allow your children to discover who they are and remind them you’re always there for them.   

A Sense Of Adventure Like Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?   

    When you become a parent, there is this immediate assumption that you become boring. That you’re supposed to double down on adulting in order to be a proper role model. NEWSFLASH: Just because we are mothers doesn’t make us boring! Mamako is a great example of a mom who still enjoys adventures, especially with her son. Even if he likes to pretend it’s annoying. 

Throughout the series, Mamako’s son starts to realize that a lot of his strengths — curiosity, compassion, and zest for life — come from his mother. There are times in parenting when other responsibilities take precedence, but kids should never forget that we weren’t always parents. So when you have a moment, share the stories of your adventures as a kid. I bet you’ll gain major cool points with your children.  RELATED: SPY x FAMILY's Yor Ranks in Top 5 of BookLive's Most Desirable Mother/Wife Character Poll  

Love, Loyalty, And Kindness Like Kaasan Mom’s Life

    What are you doing if you’re a parent and you aren’t watching Kaasan Mom’s Life? The series is “semi-autobiographical” based on the creator Rieko Saibara’s life. The main character is named Rieko, after all.  Reiko is a wife and mother who works as a cartoonist. Rieko does her best to balance deadlines, cheeky children, a laidback husband, and a mother-in-law with too much time on her hands throughout this hilarious series. As you can imagine, Rieko is often stressed out. Same, honestly. Despite having many bad days, Rieko has no shortage of love and kindness for her family. 

Honesty Like From RADIANT

      Radiant does not get the flowers it deserves. Since flowers are the most common gift received on Mother’s Day, I’m giving Radiant its flowers today! Radiant has a fantastic cast of strong female characters. Each provides Seth with the support and skill he’ll need to become a great sorcerer. However, his guardian Alma is always there to dish out a hot plate of tough love. No matter what the circumstances are, Alma ALWAYS tells Seth the truth. She knows that a lie is far worse than the villainous Nemesis monsters, even if it's a hard truth that could potentially hurt his feelings. Can you be named Nemesis and not be the villain? 

  There is the old saying, “honesty is the best policy,” and there are times when it feels like the worst policy. And I would be remiss if I didn’t admit that parents often tell “white lies.” REGARDLESS, the lesson we are trying to teach is that when you are honest, it's a show of good faith, morals, and care. As your children grow, you’ll want to create a clear line for open and honest communication.  

  Many of us get our nurturing side from our moms, grandmas, aunts, and other kind women in our lives. Like Rieko, we develop a deep sense of loyalty and do whatever we can for the people we care about, even when those very people get on your last remaining nerve. I type as I stare directly at my younger brother, who is sitting not too far from me. Love, loyalty, and kindness are part of a strong foundation for relationships. You’ll want to provide the same foundation for your children to continue a pattern of positivity.  

I wish you a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, sisters, aunts, grandmas, guardians, and mentors who provide unconditional love and unlimited support. To my mom, who often doesn’t read these, thank you for always being there through health challenges, a teen pregnancy, and that time I tried to cut my hair. Because of you, I can be the anime-mom I am today. I love you. 

      Hey, I'm Yali! When I'm not being your friendly neighborhood single mom, I'm also a producer! Kids ain't cheap and mama has to get the bag. I'm a producer for the DB4L Podcast. It's a podcast that breaks down the Dragon Ball Manga but in a real way. It's like barbershop talk but without having to tell the barber you don't like the haircut. Give it a listen.  Dragon Ball 4 Life - Fandom Spotlite | Podcast on Spotify

By: Yali Perez

#Anime #News #Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll!

[sesskagevents]

SessKag Fandom Appreciation Week - Day 6

Artist interviews - Mama-ino

@mama-ino​ was nominated by Anonymous

What was your first introduction to SessKag?

Hmm, my first introduction. This is going to sound dumb, but it was at an anime convention. I used to be real big into cosplay and if I remember correctly I was cosplaying Ed from Cowboy Bebop and I came across a Sesshomaru. A rouge Sesshomaru has appeared! LoL Well needless to say Baby Ino (and a couple other peeps) wanted to take pictures. But when all was said and snapped, his partner came from the dealers room- AND LOW AND BEHOLD! She was KAGOME! Like I don't know, something about seeing two characters I liked very much walk off sharing a bag of chippies. I was like... please. Please let there be a fandom for them, PLEASE! And of course after the convention (and angry AOL dial up sounds) I searched for this fandom. And I found YoukaiYume's art, I think it was 'Tears she cried." And then I found fanfiction and more art, and there was no turning back for me. That was in 2006...lol.

How long have you been a part of the fandom?

Alas, since Anime Mid Atlantic 2006!!

What is your writing/art process like?

Scattered, tbh. Often times I'll write my ideas come to me and I write/sketch them out on sticky notes or scrap paper. (Bruh, I was not kidding about the 829482 sticky notes.) Sometimes I draw from a few words that would make zero sense to a stranger, but I make something from it. And even then I often time end up with maybe 5 WIPs that will never be finished. However my little ficlets are often times done then and there, don't get me wrong! Like the idea starts the picture, and as I'm drawing and analyzing what I've done- The finished product is what inspires the ficlet. Unless it is to one of the fics I've been writing (unpublished) for gods know how long. Often times if I'm running late on a project, its because I'm criticizing and knit picking at things. But to break that up I usually doodle silly little things, like Sailor Jaken for example. LOL

If you could let your fans know one thing, what would it be?

I'm not nor have I ever considered my works to be anything but baseline (at most). I fangirl many most of the SessKag community. I am very happy to be included in this community as I've found many of you are absolute gems and are equally as astonishing as the works you create (both arts AND fics)! You all are fantastic, and I love your work! I run off of caffeine and sarcasm? I am very VERY SHY and do not know how to take compliments, lol... Or my favorite medium to art in is probably watercolor.

Do you have anything you're working on right now that the fandom can look forward to?

Yes, actually. I'm attempting to draw to a fic I've been writing to for some time in a sort of chapter series. I'm self taught and really haven't master how to do this in a manga style doujinshi as of yet, so I gotta stay small, lol. Those of you whom can are freakin' amazing!

How long have you been drawing for sesskag?

2012 maybe?

Your style is so unique - are there any other artists that inspire your style?

I've always loved Naoko Takeuchi, Yutaka Nanten, Masaru Gotsubo, Rumiko Takahashi, Bengus...I wanted to grow up to be just like Tetsuya Nomura. I've always loved his monster and character designs. So quite a few different artists started my love to do the arts.

What is your favorite thing about the ship?

I dunno, something about Kagome being able to go tit for tat with Sesshomaru. But at the same time with his character growth coming to be a silent watcher over, to her very caring nature. Something about it clicks. Both are able to deal with Inuyasha in their own respective ways, but both are very much trying to prove themselves and grow. Additionally both were nurturing to two children, not their own- but very much became theirs.

What is your favorite thing about the fandom?

Community. Expression of love for other creators. Diversity in how we perceive or ships. But to be honest, most of all is acceptance. Willingness to accept a new art forms, new prompts, new style of writings! Hey you also ship personxperson, okay cool! You like Kagome with blue eyes/grey eyes/brown eyes, yoooo! Awesome sauce. I've never been part of a community so welcoming and diverse. I love it here.

How do you get inspiration for your works?

Overactive imagination usually just takes the wheel, lol. Poems, Nature, scenic walks, looking at photography of mountains and the sky, staring at the moon, listening to thunderstorms, reading. My inspiration is literally comes from all around me, as corny as that sounds. Literally I can be in the coffee shop and see a couple do something cute and be like, awwwww. Sesshomaru and/or Kagome would do that, lol. Or watching a thunderstorm and be hit with an image in my head. Sometimes I'm trying to sleep (keyword trying, Insomnia can we not) and all of a sudden my brains like-parkour!

#SessKag #sesskag fandom appreciation week 2021 #skfa2021 #skfa2021d6 #skfa artist interview

[musicalinny]

Events with Lord Seventh

Hinata: I married Lord Seventh.

Boruto: Obviously.

Hinata: And, he was also my first love.

Himawari: Ooh, destiny!

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Sakura: Lord Seventh had a crush on me.

Sarada: Really? Woah.

Sakura: He was also my first kiss.

Sarada: ...eh?

Sasuke: Mine too.

Sarada: Wait, what?!

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Ino: Lord Seventh trusts me! I think.

Sai: He once hated me because I said his equipment was questionable.

Ino: How did you-

Sai: I was telling the truth, though.

Inojin: You sound... close.

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Shikamaru: I'm Lord Seventh's first friend.

Shikadai: That's cool.

Temari: I once called him a shrimp.

Shikadai: Cool...?

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Rock Lee: Lord Seventh is my youthful rival!

Metal Lee: Youth!

Tenten: I went with him on many missions.

Metal Lee: ...

Metal Lee: Youth!

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Gaara: He saved me from solitude.

Shinki: That's amazing, father.

Kankuro: Eh, I think he's cool. He's a hero!

Shinki: ...

Shinki: *faces Gaara again* That's amazing, father.

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Choji: I gave Lord Seventh snacks!

Chocho: What kind of snacks?!

Choji: Potato chips!

Karui: Hah, I almost beat Lord Seventh to death!

Chocho: Mama...

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Shiho: I bet you he doesn't even remember me.

Shino: First time?

Kiba: What are you guys even doing?

Shino: Memories with Naruto. You?

Kiba: Now that you said it, all I can remember now is that stupid Thousand Years of Death.

Shino: Memorable indeed.

Shiho: How are you still alive?

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Orochimaru: I tried to kill him. Few times. Good old days.

Mitsuki: That sounds fun.

Orochimaru: It was.

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Karin: Him? We're from the same clan.

Suigetsu: What?! But aren't you like cousins? Does he know about you?

Karin: Does he need to?

Suigetsu: ...

Jugo: ...

The snakes: ...

Karin: ...

Karin: Oh.

#naruto #boruto #i need sleep #what am i even saying

[sakurasensei9]

"Naruto has to retire, you know that, don't you?"

"I know"

A big smile appeared on the blond's face, looking at his village.

"I managed to save them, it was worth the cost "

"Who will you put as the future hokage? "

"I have in mind the perfect person "

~~~~~

"Thank you for getting here. "

"Of course, what happened  Naruto?"

"I consulted with Shikamaru and came to a decision. "

"What is it about ?"

"I want you to be the future hokage "

His voice was serious and enthusiastic.

"You know very well why you would fit in this role and I guess you were expecting something like that.So, what do you say ?"

Shikamaru is right after all, except  didn't expect to be chosen.

"It will be an honor to lead Konoha. Thank you for your trust "

" You know you don't have to be so formal"

The ceremony will be in a week, Naruto announces his retirement tomorrow "

"I see"

"I'll let you talk, bye "

The talking pineapple left the room leaving a serious  person and a confused Naruto.

"Naruto .Konohamaru dreamed of becoming a Hokage, you know that. Especially if you know what it's like to dream of something like that . You need a huge passion to be a good Hokage, you could choose someone like you."

"I know but he will understand .You are used to political things, the village admires you, you are among the strongest in the village.By comparison, I really couldn't choose anyone else.I know you love the village and I know you can do more than I can. "

They were both heading for the window in his office.The view was pleasant, the village, a clear sky, happy villagers.He was ready to die for it. And she will make his sacrifice not in vain.

"I understand. How do you do without chakra? Do you still feel pain? I want to check on you later. "

"Okay, weird enough, but I'm fine"

"Naruto, I swear I'll do my best"

"Thank you, Sakura-chan "

The blond hugged her .He knows that everything will be better and better, now with the approval of his old friend .

~~~~

"Tadaima"

"Welcome back"

That smile . The smile that only his wife and child.Always present when he's with his family.

"Anata Where's Sarada?"

"Her room "

When Sasuke took his wife in his arms, he couldn't help but notice that she was a little tense.

"Did something happen ?"

"Nothing wrong, I think "

"You think?"

His murmur was lost in the pink threads and sweet smell of his wife.

"Hm .. Sasuke-kun?"

"Yes? "

"Sarada can come anytime and see us "

"Imh "

A slight laugh escaped Sakura's lips. She gave up the thought earlier and got into her husband's arms better.

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As she read her book, it seemed to her that she had heard her mother.He got up from his desk and walked slowly to the living room.Her mother's and father's voices became clearer and clearer.When her parents saw her in a close hug.Her cheeks began to warm . With quick, quick steps he headed for the hallway where he clung to the wall and covered his cheeks with his hands to cool off.After Sarada calmed down, she went back to the living room where to her surprise it was just her father.

"Where is mama?I heard her when she came. "

"She went to change.She told us to wait for her here. "

"Do you know what she wants to tell us?"

"Not "

"Maybe she wants to tell us I'm going to have a brother or a sister."

"Pope, you're blushing! So that's it ?!"

Should I really explain Sasuke's expression?

"Okay, Sarada is here too "

"Why did you activate your weapon? "

"Eeh I'm not going to have a brother"

"W-what? "

"Sakura, what do you want to tell us?"

'Now is now' It wasn't hard to see Sakura taking a deep breath a few times.

"Naruto will announce his retirement tomorrow "

Sasuke wasn't surprised, he knew this was coming. Sarada also knew that Al's retirement was clear. But she was still amazed and confused 'She call us just for that?'

She blunted it once and again, now she will have to tell them.She's not scared, but she's excited, what will Sarada say?Naruto has been her idol for so long, will she manage to be a Hokage that her daughter will be proud of?

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"How will you tell to Konohamaru?"

"He will understand.If I had been in his place, I would have been angry.But he's not me.That's why I know he'll understand "

"I understand. See you tomorrow "

"Sure "

"Rest, tomorrow will be a long day. The seventh"

~~~

"I was chosen to be the next Hokage "

The astonishment could be read on both Hokage's faces. But Sakura's gaze was on her daughter Understand if she won't like the idea.

"Mama"

Sarada got up from the couch and walked over to her mother. Her gaze was on the ground as she walked.

"That's amazing !!

She jumped into her mother's arms. Sasuke got up too and walked over to them.

"You're going to be amazing, I know that. No.... We know that,you will me amazing"

"Thank you Anata. "

The brunette also joined the hug.

~~After ten years ~~

"Are you ready ? Get started in an hour."

"I'm fine, excited but I'm fine

She moved her hands from the balcony railing and turned to look at him.

"You are ready?"

"I? I have no reason to be excited. "

"You will become Hokage's husband, of course you have why Kawaki."

"I understand. I'm sure my mother-in-law wants to see us. "

"I'm sure you just told her to call her mother. "

"Know"

Sarada rose to her feet and kissed her husband's right cheek.

"Let's go "

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"Sarada Uchiha I have the honor to call you the ninth Hokage"

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"Now that you've retired. I'm going to have time with my wife, aren't I? "

"Could I refuse?"

"No"

Sasuke's hand goes down from the back of her neck to her waist.His lips follow the path of his hand.

"Sweet "

"Ah, really?"

"I love the taste "

He parted his lips from the skin of his wife's neck, now looking into her eyes.

"I can't wait any longer "

They joined their lips in a struggle full of feeling, happiness, love, need.

"Mama!!Sakuta stole my phone again! "

"Eh?Looks like you'll be waiting until tonight Sasuke"She left a light kiss on her husband's lips

"Sakaki really enjoys annoying Sakuta sometimes. "

"She just wants to spend more time with him.I don't know how soon Sakuta will realize"

"If they weren't so proud and proud of each other, it would be easier for them.A slight sigh escaped her lips " "they're both like you sometimes in character"

"You could be more discreet when you make us arrogant. "

"It's like you said your phone was stolen, I'm sure I can see it in your hand. "

"Let's train!"

A smile lit up the married couple's face. 'So that was it'

"Hn. Let's go, Tsuma"

"Of course Anata "

"Do they really always have to do that thing with their eyes? "

"Onee-san said that's their way of talking. I think there's something like the jutsu that Aunt Ino uses"

"Cool,let's learn that too. Did Onee-san tell she knew how to use it? "

"She said we get it as we get older"

"I see"

~~~~

"Hmm?No grandchildren today?"

"I thought you wanted to rest"

"I wouldn't mind staying with them, it would have been a pleasure for Sasuke-kun as well

"Where's Papa? "

"He's been working on his tomato garden since Sakuta and Sakaki brought him those new tomato varieties. He didn't know when to start sooner."

"Sounds like something my dad would do"

A slight laugh between the two women.

"How's Kawaki? I'd like to do another check on him soon "

"It's very good, he's back from the mission tomorrow.It's pretty problematic that he just lets you take care of him. That makes him clear from the family, he's just like Sakuta, Sakaki and Papa!"

"I know, I'm still amused by the monosyllabic conversations he has with Sasuke. "

"Amazingly and unauthorized, they really understand something complex from a Hn"

"And you do that sometimes"

"I know, mama"

~~~~~~

After so many struggles, tears and pain. They finally got together forever. They received the deserved end. Smiling together until death will separate them.

#sasusaku #sakura haruno #sasuke #sssnippetaday #Hokage

[misssunflowersandsangria]

Milestones

Hello my lovely lights.  I’ve missed you all.  Distance Learning is something else and I lowkey miss the anticipation and excitement of a real first day of school.   Thus, this baby was born.  Have a family fluff fic for our Mirai. Enjoy!  

Summary:  It’s Mirai Sarutobi’s first day of school. 

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Milestones 

“I’m Mirai Sarutobi and I’m going to be a great ninja!”  Mirai grinned back at her reflection. Excitement and confidence shining in her eyes. 

Tomorrow was her first day at the Academy.  It would be one of the most important steps in becoming a full-fledged ninja. Since she was younger she knew that becoming a legendary kunoichi like her mother and big sisters was all she wanted. She’d pestered her mother that she was talented and skilled enough to start at the academy much earlier.  The perfect mix of her father and mother, she inherited all the qualities needed to become a Shinobi.  Kurenai insisted that she wait. 

While not too many kids her age were interested in becoming ninja anymore she couldn’t imagine anything better. Fine ninjas had raised her.  Her whole life she had been surrounded by them and learned from them since she could walk.  She was well on her way but this was the first step. This was her path, and she was excited to finally step onto it. 

“Mirai? Baby, you’re still up?”  Kurenai had just stepped away after getting her settled into bed. 

“Sorry, mama. I couldn’t sleep. I’m so excited!”  Kurenai grinned, picking her daughter up to tuck her into bed. 

Mirai had laid out her clothes for the day along with a special bracelet she’d been given. The old members of team 8 and 10 had each given her a little good luck charm. A dog from big brother Kiba and a flower from big sister Ino were just two of the charms hanging from the bracelet.  

“You’re so ready to become a ninja and go off on your own huh?”  

“Yes, mommy just like you and daddy! I’m on my way!”  She announced punching a fist in the air.

“You’re going to be a great shinobi,”  Kurenai assured Mirai kissing her forehead. 

“I wish daddy could be there.” 

Kurenai held her tightly, rocking her back and forth.  “I know baby. I’m sure that he wishes he could be there too.”

“Will my big brothers and big sisters be there?”

Kurenai nodded. “They wouldn’t miss it.  It's a big day!”

Mirai began to settle into bed clutching onto her play Shinobi tools.  “Is the academy where you fell in love with daddy?” Kurenai beamed at the question.  

“Yes. He was the cutest boy that I ever met and we had a lot of handsome boys in our class. He was the Hokage's son but he was very humble and strong.  We became best friends and teammates. We fell in love and we were lucky enough to have you. Tomorrow is the start of an amazing adventure.”   

Mirai’s eyes began to flutter close her parent’s story, her favorite fairy tale.  “Love you, mommy.”

“Love you too baby.” 

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The next morning Mirai was up bright and early dressed and ready to go.  She checked her bag making sure that she had all her supplies wanting to be ready and prepared as a Shinobi should. 

“Mommy!  Hurry we need to be there on time!”  Mirai yelled storming into the dining room. 

“She’ll be right out sweetheart.”  Mirai’s eyes widened and she jumped into her father’s arms.

“Daddy!  You’re home.”  Mirai snuggled into Asuma’s chest.  

Asuma held his daughter tightly against him never taking for granted these sweet moments.  She had grown up right in front of his eyes.  His little girl was not so little anymore.  

“Of course baby. There’s no mission more important than this.”  He’d done all that he could to ensure that he would be back there in time.  It was close and he had barely gotten home in time to shower and get dressed but he was thankful that he could be there for her first day. 

“Mirai honey, are you ready?”  Kurenai flittered in dropping a kiss on her husband and her daughter’s forehead.  

Kurenai hadn’t been too surprised when Asuma kissed her that morning. She knew that he’d fight Heaven and Earth to be there for his daughter.  He might come off gruff and scary to others but he was an absolute teddy bear when it came to her or Mirai.  She was thankful that he was there to help her hold it together. 

Mirai nodded excitedly, taking a hand in each of hers.  Swinging their arms while her charm bracelet jingled. They took the well worn and familiar route to the Academy. 

When they arrived on campus Mirai immediately ran over to the old members of Team 10 and Team 8. They all stood around like doting parents. 

“Congrats on your first-day kid!”

“You’re going to be the best ninja this village has ever seen.”  

Kurenai couldn’t help the flood of emotion seeing their former students there for their daughter’s big day. 

“Hold it together babe.”  Asuma teased her while brushing back his own tears.  Kurenai shook her head watching their daughter flutter about an excited aura surrounding her.  She knew that this day would come eventually. Mirai wanted to be a Shinobi since the day she learned what they were. She just couldn’t have anticipated the well of emotion seeing their baby all grown up. 

They were both sure that Mirai would be more than able to hold her own.  As shinobi they understood. As her parents, they couldn’t help the twinge of concern.  Still, they both knew that the village and the world would need their daughter to be a fine ninja. 

“Big Brother Shika, will Shikadai and the other kids go to the academy too?”

Shikamaru balked at the idea that in no time his own child would be there while trying to reconcile the fact that Mirai was now old enough. “He’ll be here in a few years.  That’s why you have to make sure that you learn everything that you can so that you can help them.”

“I will study hard and do my very best.”

Shikamaru affectionately ruffled her hair.  “I know you will kid.  Go hug your mom and dad before they lose it.” 

Asuma picked up Mirai both his and Kurenai’s arms wrapping tightly around her.

“You ready for this sweetheart?”

“Yes, daddy,”  Mirai replied confidently.  Asuma couldn’t help the smile that crossed his lips. There was no worry or hesitation in those striking eyes. She was a fearless Sarutobi through and through.

“Listen to your teachers, study hard, make good friends and you’ll do great baby.”  Kurenai told her, swallowing back her tears.  

They hugged her once more tightly before setting her down.  Shino waited to guide her into the building.

Mirai turned back around to wave at her parents and her big brothers and sisters once more before walking towards her future. 

“I must say that you two are holding it together pretty well.  At least compared to the rest of these guys.”  Temari commented pointing towards their old students that were in tears an utterly inconsolable mess. 

Kurenai leaned into her husband watching as long as she could.  “Can you believe our students have kids and we’re old enough to see our child’s first day at the academy.”

Asuma gazed down at her, placing a kiss on the top of her head. His eyes surveyed the familiar building a lifetime of memories housed in one small area. Here he’d learned meaningful lessons, made lifelong friends, and found the love of his life. His daughter was now well on her way to experiencing some incredible things and he’d be there to witness it all. 

“I don’t think that there’s anything that I could have wished for more.”

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Plot twist! Asuma lives bc canon can and should be ignored. Also, while I love that Shika in canonically shown as being close to Mirai I believe that the other members of Team 10 and Team 8 are too.  So you can believe that they would have ALL been there for her first day at school! 

Okie thanks for reading everyone!  Love, love, love you all!

#boruto next generation #Mirai Sarutobi #asuma x kurenai #Asuma Sarutobi #Kurenai Yuuhi #Family Fluff #fanfic #first day of school

[365daysofsasuhina]

[ 365 Days of SasuHina || Day One Hundred Fifty-Five: Twelve Babies ] [ Uchiha Sasuke, Hyūga Hinata, Inuzuka Hana ] [ SasuHina, pregnancy ] [ Verse: Best Years of Your Life ] [ AO3 Link ]

It starts when she’s coming in with an armful of groceries. Juggling the bag and her keys, Hinata pauses as she hears a soft sound. A few glances around the front porch, however, reveal nothing...and she doesn’t hear it again. Listening a moment longer, she then mentally shrugs and heads in. There’s still several more bags to pack in, after all. And for the moment, she’s all alone with Sasuke at work. Which leaves all the grocery-carrying to her.

Once everything is put away, she changes into a pair of worn shorts and a tank top, hair pulled into a tail behind her head and a visor snug over her brow to shade her face. Gloves pulled onto her hands, she heads back out through the front door to do a bit of yard work. The flowerbeds in the front are getting a bit overrun with weeds. It’s time yet again to go to war with the unwanted flora!

Ten minutes in, she stills. There’s that noise again! Sitting back on her haunches, Hinata looks over the yard. Funny...she doesn’t see anything. The houses on either side are quiet. What on earth…?

There! Again! Head turning, she pinpoints it somewhere to her left. Is there...something under the front porch? Hesitating - what if it’s a racoon? They carry rabies! - she sidles over to the lattice that goes all the way around the underside of the porch.

Or...well, most of it. As it so happens, there’s a piece broken off along the house. Great...there is something under there, isn’t there?

Nibbling her lip, she heads in for a moment to grab a flashlight, reemerging and kneeling by the hole. A button is pressed, and the light cuts through the dark under the porch.

A few random bits of junk - must be from the previous owners - are scattered about. Old broken flower pots, some spare lattice...and a cardboard box…? Heaving a small, curt sigh, Hinata moves around to a better angle to see into said box. Peering through a hole of the lattice, she aims her light...and gasps softly.

Staring with round eyes, giving a quiet growl...is a cat.

“Aww...hey, kitty,” Hinata greets softly. “What are you doing under there…?”

Still the feline growls, Hinata angling the beam to keep from blinding them.

“It’s okay! I’m not gonna hurt you. Gosh, I thought you were a trash panda…” Shifting her weight, she tries to think of what to do. “...hold on!”

Back in she goes, fetching a can of tuna fish. Cracking it open, she forks some into a tupperware bowl...and then gets a second for some water. Placing both near the hole by the house, she calls, “Here kitty kitty! Are you hungry?”

It takes a minute, but the smell of tuna coaxes them to peer around the edge of the box, sniffing with soft snorts. Creeping along as Hinata settles herself back a ways, the cat - a little black one with a splotch of white on their chest - slowly emerges just enough to scarf down several chunks of tuna.

And it’s then Hinata notices, this is a fat cat! But...fat in a sort of...odd way. Almost like…

...oh no.

“...you’re pregnant, aren’t you?” she notes quietly. What is she supposed to do with a wild, pregnant cat?

Sasuke is going to be thrilled.

Not.

Watching her eat (and then get a long drink), Hinata nibbles her thumbnail, sat on the grass. Should she...call the pound? But surely that would be a lot of stress for a kitty that’s so clearly close to popping…

...oh! Duh!

Taking her phone out of her pocket, Hinata sends a quick text. Thankfully it only takes Kiba a few minutes to reply.

Yeah, I can see if my sis has some spare time - she helps with rescues a lot. And she can make sure the cat’s healthy. I’ll text you when I hear back.

Hinata breathes a sigh of relief. Thank you - I just want to make sure mama and babies will be okay!

Having little else to do but wait, Hinata wraps arms around her bent knees, watching her new feline friend eat her meal. “I wish you weren’t scared of me, kitty...I promise I don’t want to hurt you…!” But alas, cats can’t understand something so easily - she’ll have to earn her trust, first. Hopefully Hana will know some tips and tricks for that.

All the while, her guest keeps one wary eye on the human. It doesn’t take long to clean up every scrap of tuna.

“Gosh, you must be really hungry…! Do you...want some more?” She also just got some chicken...maybe that would be better on an empty stomach. Ever so slowly, Hinata moves to get to her feet.

In a flash, the cat disappears back under the porch.

“Oh -!” Trying to gesture, Hinata wilts. Well...she should have expected that. Setting her jaw, she picks up the dish and heads back inside.

One cut up piece of chicken later, she returns, setting it back in the same spot...and this time, sitting a little closer. As before, the kitty approaches slowly, watching Hinata with a heaping amount of suspicion.

“You’re okay,” she murmurs, trying to calm her. “I’m not gonna hurt you...it’s just m-me and you. You’re safe, pretty little kitty.”

On she goes, mostly just talking nonsense to try to adjust the cat to her voice. Reaching the dish, the soon-to-be mother heads right on in to eating.

As tempted as she is to try and pet her, Hinata refrains. Mostly because she knows that won’t work, but also because she can’t know what trouble this kitty’s gotten into: parasites, illnesses...she might not be safe to touch.

And then Sasuke’s car pulls into the driveway. Tensing, the cat - surprisingly - doesn’t flee, eyes round again and clearly scared.

“Easy! Easy…” Hinata urges. “It’s just Sasuke. He’s my husband. He loves kitties!”

“Hinata? Who are you talking to?”

She just points, Sasuke coming around and then stopping in surprise. “...oh! Is that cat...pregnant?”

“I think so. Poor thing is so hungry...I’ve been trying to make friends!”

Just as curious, Sasuke takes a seat beside her.

Torn between her appetite and her fear, the cat lingers in inaction for a while before taking another bite.

Feeling her phone vibrate, Hinata gets a text from Hana. Can be there in twenty minutes - be careful not to approach, get scratched / bit

True to her word, the vet soon arrives, a carrier and a catch pole in hand. “So, she’s under the porch?”

“Mhm...we had her out to eat, but she got nervous at your car.”

The couple stand aside as the vet gets to work, laying on her belly and fishing around for the feline. Soon there’s a startled howl as she gets ahold of her, and Hinata can’t help a flinch. Fishing her out, Hana carefully gets her into the crate.

Immediately, the cat shrinks into a corner, hair on end and pupils like dinner plates.

“...well, I’ll have to do a lot of tests, make sure she doesn’t have any mites, fleas, diseases...but if she checks out, I’ll let you know.”

“Will...will she need a foster home?”

Hana perks a brow. “...are you offering?”

Hinata looks to Sasuke, who deadpans. “...Hinata…”

“We can help find the babies homes! Haven’t you always w-wanted a cat since we moved in?”

“Yeah, one. Not a whole...troupe.”

“Kittens are pretty easy to get adopted,” Hana offers. “Everyone loves baby animals.”

“Pleaaase?”

The Uchiha sighs. “...oh, all right. But we have to make sure she’s safe and healthy first.”

“Mhm!”

A week passes as Hana does tests and cleans the cat up, doing her best to socialize her. “I think she was someone’s housecat,” she reports over the phone. “She doesn’t have a chip, but she’s actually gotten a little friendly. Still very scared, though.”

“Aww…”

“You sure you want her in your house? She didn’t have fleas, and seems clean besides some ear mites I treated her for...but who knows if she’s housebroken, or won’t go nuts and jump on everything.”

“I’m sure!”

Thankfully, the couple have a spare room in their little house: what was going to be an office, but has mostly just been storage as the project keeps getting pushed back. Hinata does her best to clean it up, investing in a large dog crate filled with second hand store blankets, water and food, and a small litter box.

Hana brings the kitty back a few days later, helping move the very round cat from one crate to another. Curling up in a corner, she stares with wary eyes.

“Hey there,” Hinata greets with a smile.

“Got a name picked out yet?”

“Hm...no, not yet.”

“She seems nice, just...very shy of people. She hasn’t bitten or scratched - very well-behaved. I’m willing to bet she’s a housecat that got pregnant, and the owner just...tossed her out rather than deal with the kittens.”

“Oh, how horrible…”

“But, she’s got a good home now. Once the kittens are born and old enough, I’ll help you find homes. Shouldn’t take much.”

“Thank you!”

Kittens, as it turns out, aren’t far off.

As a matter of fact, they only wait about a day before arriving.

Going in to check her the following morning, Hinata freezes at the sounds of soft, tiny mews. “...oh my g-gosh!”

Very carefully checking the cat’s nest of blankets, Hinata counts a whopping twelve babies. Twelve little kittens!

“Holy smokes, mama! No wonder you were so hungry, having all those little ones in there!”

Sasuke doesn’t believe her until he gets home to check himself. “...well I’ll be darned.”

Most of the kittens are shades of black or grey, but a few are tabby colored. “Well, I guess we know what the dad looked like…”

“Freeloader, not even sticking around to raise the kids.”

Hinata giggles. “I guess that falls to us, huh?”

Hana comes to check them, also amazed. “You don’t see litters this size very often! But they all look healthy...what a good mama.”

Hinata starts her new home hunt early. Everyone she knows gets a call advertising the little kitties.

Kiba’s girlfriend agrees to take one. Naruto and Sakura too, if they can get a pet deposit in their apartment. Shino politely declines, citing an allergy. Kurenai, Hinata’s favorite high school teacher, agrees to one. Ino goes in for two. Sasuke’s brother lets his wife talk him into one. Shisui agrees to one, as does his mother. Even Hanabi manages to convince Hiashi to let her have one. That leaves three unaccounted for, which Hana assures them won’t take long.

Sasuke, however...quickly becomes attached. He’s told her before of his family’s love for cats, as evident by their percentage of participation. But more than once, Hinata catches him in the spare room, letting himself be overrun by kittens.

As time goes, the mama cat quickly warms up to them both.

“How about Oreo?”

“You have any idea how overused that name is for black and white animals?”

“Cuz it fits!”

“...how about...Shadow?”

“...what was that about overused?”

Staring at her, Sasuke then brightens. “...Bowtie.”

“What?”

“Her white mark on her chest! It looks like a bowtie!”

Hinata stares...and then laughs. “It does!”

Once the kittens are old enough, they get one last checkup by Hana, and then get dispersed to their new homes.

And Bowtie gets spayed.

“I think one batch of twelve babies was enough for the poor thing,” Hinata agrees.

“Yeah...one cat is plenty. For now.”

“...for now.”

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     Me: I should keep my dailies short so I don't burn out for the Tumblr event!      Me: *writes this, which is almost 2k words*      ...welp xD      Typically I try to average about 1200 words for these drabbles...I think last I checked the overall average was actually 1400-ish? So even then I've managed to go a bit overboard, lol - I just...really liked this prompt and had to flesh it out a bit more than usual xD      Anywho, Hinata found a kitty! Which then led to MANY MORE kitties! Which I promise all ended up with good homes. And that's...really all there is to this, lol      Remember folks: spay and neuter your pets!      Anyway, on that note, I'm gonna go pass out! Still got a LOT of writing ahead of me for the next three days, so I need some sleep - thanks for reading!

#sasuhina #uchiha sasuke #hyūga hinata #inuzuka hana #pregnancy // #best years of your life [ au ] #365daysofsasuhina

[mydarlingl0ve]

It's Sakura Month!!! I was asked to participate and y'all know I'd never say no to this lol I unfortunately am unable to post everyday because of work, but I've written a few that I hope will suffice ☺️ I hope y'all enjoy! All the days I upload will also be posted to AO3

Day 2: Unconditional Love:

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Sakura was exhausted to say the least. After pulling a double shift at the hospital, she came home to a very energetic three year old who immediately jumped off of Ino’s lap and straight into Sakura’s legs, almost knocking her over.

Sakumo, baby, be careful.” She chided softly as she reached down and picked him up, setting him on her hip. “Did you have fun with Aunt Ino?”

The pink haired toddler nodded his head and wrapped his arms around her neck, nuzzling her cheek. “I missed you, Mama.”

Sakura’s shoulders relaxed as she smiled and hugged him tightly, giggling softly at Ino’s eye roll. “He was an angel, as usual. I cleaned up a little while he took his nap so you could rest. You're welcome.” She winked before kissing Sakumo’s head and walking out the door, closing it softly behind her.

“Okay, baby, Mama needs to go take a shower. Can I trust you to be a good boy for a few minutes? If you do, I'll take you to Uncle Naruto’s favorite ramen shop.” She laughed when he pulled back to look at her with wide gray eyes, instantly making her miss her husband. With a resigned sigh, she set Sakumo down in his playpen and kisses his forehead before walking into her bedroom. Once Sakumo heard the bathroom door close, he smirked and skillfully climbed out of the playpen, landing softly on his feet.

As quietly as he could, he tiptoed into her bedroom and pulled a box out from under the bed and grabbed the first book he saw, the one with the orange cover. Carefully, he slid the box back under the bed and ran out of the bedroom and back into his playpen. Laying on his stomach, he grabbed his crayons and turned to a random page in the book and began coloring.

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Sakura groaned softly as the hot water hit her tense shoulders. She missed taking showers with Kakashi. He'd wash her hair and rub her shoulders until she was so lax he had to carry her out of the tub. Sighing, she rinsed the rest of the conditioner from her hair and stepped out of the shower, wrapping Kakashi's towel around herself. Sakura padded to the mirror and laughed softly when she realized she forgot to take her makeup off. Her mascara had run down her face in streaks, making her look like she belonged in a metal band. Reaching for her tissues, she felt a familiar chakra signature outside the house and smiled a true smile for the first time in two weeks. Her husband was finally home. Quickly and carefully, Sakura towel dried her waist length hair and body before throwing on a nightgown and grabbing Kakashi's robe off the back of the door.

As soon as she walked out of the bathroom, she heard Sakumo gasp and Kakashi drop his bag, the snow soaking into the carpet. Opening the door, she saw Kakashi staring at the toddler, a combination of relief and anger written all over his face.

“Sakumo,” Kakashi's deep voice bounced off the walls as he knelt next to the playpen. “where did you get that?”

“Get what, baby?” Sakura asked as she joined him next to the playpen and seeing what had made her husband so angry. “Sakumo, how did you get that?”

Sakumo avoided both his parents gazes as he looked down at the picture he'd made. Mechanically, he closed the book and handed it to Kakashi before climbing out of the playpen and into his room, shutting the door with a soft click.

Kakashi sighed as he sat on the floor and pulled Sakura into his lap. “This is a first edition.” He groaned into her hair.

“I'm sure he didn't know, baby. What did he color?” She asked as she settled against his chest, finally relaxing. Kakashi said nothing as he opened the book and found what Sakumo colored. It was the three of them next to what looked to be a Christmas tree, and a circle with legs that Sakura assumed was Pakkun, on top of a present. Sakumo had written “Welcome Home, Papa” across the top, most of the characters ere a little off, but as Kakashi stared at it, guilt gripped his heart.

“Let me talk to him, love.” Kakashi mumbled before shifting her in his hold and stood up, hugging her tightly against him. “Kami, I missed you.” He whispered into her hair before setting her to her feet and pulling his mask down. Sakura smiled as she nudged him down the hall with a soft chuckle.

“Sakumo?” Kakashi called out softly outside the boy’s door. “Can I come in?”

“Yes,”

“Son, I'm-”

“I'm sorry, Papa.” Sakumo interrupted, his stuffed bear was held tightly in his fingers as he met Kakashi’s gaze head on. “I just wanted to give you something when you got home. Mama missed you a lot and I did too.” He spoke so fast that Kakashi chuckled before sitting on the bed and pulling Sakumo into his lap.

“I'm not mad at you, Sakumo. I love the picture you drew for me. Even if it's not on your scrolls, you did it on something I've used to hide behind. I don't need to hide behind it anymore. I have you and your mama to protect. If I'm hiding, I can't do that.”

Sakumo looked between Kakashi and the book before wrapping his arms around Kakashi's neck tightly. “Welcome home, Papa.”

"I'm home,” Kakashi smiled, and turning slightly to see Sakura leaning on the door frame with a fond smile on her lips.

“Welcome home, baby.” She walked over to his side and kissed him softly on the lips before kissing Sakumo’s head and leaning on Kakashi's shoulder.

“I love you.” Sakumo mumbled before letting his eyes close, going limp in Kakashi's arms.

“I still don't know how to thank you for giving me such an amazing son.” Kakashi mumbled softly as he gently laid Sakumo into his bed and tucking him in.

“You can start by getting your bag off my carpet before it soaks through.” She giggled as they walked out of Sakumo’s room.

“You wound me, Mrs. Hatake.” He chuckled in return. “As you wish.”

#kakashi hatake #sakura haruno #baby sakumo #Sakura Month 2018 #kakasaku #lowkey christmas lol #ari writes

[ryqoshay]

How to Handle a Nico: Santa Faux Pas

Primary Pairing: NicoMaki Words: ~1.6k Rating: G forward with a T finish Time Frame: Late in Maki’s college career and early in Nico’s idol producer career. The couple has recently moved into an apartment together. Story Arc: Stand Alone

Author’s Note: I wanted to post this scene earlier in the month to match how it takes place before Christmas, but alas, fate had other plans. Que zura zura.

That said, this is the second scene I am posting sans links, in hopes that HtHaN will start showing up in Tumblr’s searches. A followup post will provide links to the rest of the scenes for those who wish to read other chapters.

Oh no…

Nico’s eyes widened as the lyrics sprayed out of the earbud.

How could she have been so careless? She had become so accustomed to sharing music with Maki over all these years that she hadn’t thought twice about handing over the earbud.

Just a moment ago, Nico had settled down next to her studying girlfriend. She had opened her laptop to browse her favorite idol sites but paused to set up her mp3 player. It came as no surprise that Maki asked about her current playlist and Nico had replied that it was one filled with Christmas song parodies.

After so many years of hanging out with Maki in December, Nico was all too familiar with the redhead’s obsession. And while she had eventually come to see it as endearing, there was still only so much holiday music she could stand. Thus, over the last few years, Nico had compiled a fairly sizable list of parodies that helped her keep her sanity.

Maki had rolled her eyes at the explanation but held out her hand anyway. And on reflex, Nico had obliged. She had then waited for her girlfriend to position the earbud properly before hitting play. How could she have not foreseen the tragedy that was to unfold not even half a dozen songs later?

Nico winced as the lines were repeated. What should she do? Hitting the pause button might draw attention, and ripping the earbud from Maki’s ear was even more obvious. But what else could…

Did Maki just laugh?

Hesitantly, the idol producer glanced over at med student. Sure enough, there was an amused smile on the other girl’s lips.

“Maki-chan?” Nico asked before thinking better of it.

“Mmm?” Maki looked up from her textbook.

Stupid! Stupid! You just called attention to yourself! Now you have to say something! Something that doesn’t give away… that…

“Oh, uhm, nothing…” Nico fumbled.

Maki raised an eyebrow.

“I just heard you laugh and…” And now she’s going to think about why… Welp, that’s it. Nozomi and Eli are going to kill me. That is, unless Maki-chan’s parents don’t get to me first…

“Well yeah…” Maki chuckled again. “That was an amusing song that just played.”

Did Maki-chan miss it? No, that’s impossible. The chorus repeats it too many times.

“It was a playful jab at people who still believe in Santa.” Maki shrugged. “Nothing wrong with…” Her eyes widened as she realized something. “Oops…” She managed to get out before laughing.

What.

“But… you… I thought…” The pieces scattered in Nico’s mind.

“Still believe in Santa?” Maki smirked unexpectedly. “No, no.” She shook head. “Not for years, Nico-chan.”

“But… when?”

“Second year in high school.”

“What?!” Nico practically shouted, almost bolting to her feet. Startled by her own outburst, she quickly sat back down and mimed some calming gestures while taking a deep breath. “But all this time I thought…”

“I know.” Maki nodded. “In my defense, it was Nozomi’s idea not to tell you.”

“Figures…”

“And in her defense, I was more than happy to go along with it.”

Nico scowled at her girlfriend.

“Consider it revenge for when you tried to tease me for still believing in high school.”

“That was one time!” The raven-haired girl protested, holding up her index figure to emphasize the number. “And I…” she paused briefly to consider how to put her thoughts into words “didn’t later because I guess I got used to it after that; even started to think it was cute.” If a bit exasperating at times… She left that last part silent.

“You thought a college student believing in Santa was cute?” The redhead snorted a bit.

Well, that didn’t have the effect she had desired. More often than not, Maki would blush and be thrown off her game for a moment when Nico called her cute. The younger girl usually only avoided getting flustered when she was confident that she had the upper hand. Thus, a different approach was warranted.

“How?” Nico finally asked.

“Hm?”

“How did you find out?”

“Well…” Maki’s eyes turned up as she recalled. After a moment she took a breath and began. “It kind of started with you, Nico-chan.”

“Nico?” The older girl pointed to herself. “You’re saying it was my fault?”

“No.” The younger girl shook her head. “Well, actually…” she smirked again “maybe it kind of was?”

“...” Nico wrinkled her nose.

“Kind of.” Maki repeated. “As you’re well aware, your siblings had some difficulties dealing with you going off to college.”

“Yeah... but what…”

“So, when I wrote my letter to Santa that year, I asked him for something a little different. I wanted him to give my present to them instead.”

“Wait…” A few pieces fell into place.

“I gave my letter to Papa to mail out, so to speak, and when he read it, he and Mama decided it was finally time to tell me the truth.” Maki chuckled at the memories. “I will admit I was shocked at first, but it didn’t take me long to logic it out. I was a bit embarrassed, but Mama helped me with that.

“And then Papa suggested that we could still fulfill my request, just not in the way I had originally thought. I’m not entirely sure what all was worked out between our parents, but I was granted a budget and was able to pick out gifts for Cocoro, Cocoa and Cotarou.”

“So… that was you…?”

“Yeah…”

“All those years I…” The puzzle now complete, Nico struggled to process the picture it portrayed “I thought Mama had decided to splurge a bit since she wasn’t spending as much on me anymore.”

“Nico-chan…” The redhead donned a concerned expression. “Are you… crying?”

“Huh?” The raven-haired girl raised a hand to her face. Sure enough, her fingers touched gathering liquid that was threatening to spill down her cheeks. “I just…” She swallowed past a growing lump in her throat. “Do you have any idea what that meant to us?”

Maki nodded. “Cocoro was let in on the secret early, as it was her first and last year. She thanked me a lot. As did both Cocoa and Cotarou when they found out later.”

“Maki…” Nico sniffled “-chan…”

The younger offered a sympathetic smile before sliding out from under the table and crawling over to her girlfriend. The older girl immediately latched into the offered hug but continued to resist letting the dam break completely. She knew she would give in eventually, but for now, there was still just enough annoyance left to maintain a level of dissonance in her emotions.

Gently, Maki patted Nico’s back a few times before beginning to run her fingers through dark strands of hair.

“You know I’m not gonna forgive you…” Nico eventually murmured into Maki’s shoulder.

“Huh?”

“As amazing and wonderful and generous all those gifts were, you could have at least told me.”

“Sorry…” Maki started to pull the scrunchies from Nico’s hair to grant her better access.

“But…” Nico sighed. “I suppose you got me pretty good this time.”

Maki laughed lightly.

“I mean I remember still seeing packages labelled to you from Santa.”

“That was just Papa trying to be funny.” Maki explained. “He wasn’t in on keeping it a secret from you; he didn’t even know that you didn’t know.”

“I see… Wait, your father tries to be funny?”

“Yeah.”

“Dr. Stoic-ino?”

“Every once in a while.” Maki shrugged the shoulder opposite Nico. “Doesn’t always work, though. But, you know, I could have sworn he’s tried a few shots at humor when you’ve been with us.”

“Maybe…” Nico sighed again. “In any case Maki-chan owes Nico now.”

“What was that?”

“After making Nico believe she still believed in Santa all these years.” Nico explained. “That’s a lot of teasing to make up for.”

“This from the girl who constantly teases me?”

Nico pursed her lips. She couldn’t deny that point. So, once again, a change in tactics was in order. “Well after all the presents Maki-chan gave Nico’s siblings, she should give something to Nico as well.”

“I don’t get it.”

Nico pushed away from the hug to look her girlfriend in the eye. “Nico will forgive Maki-chan if she gives her a present.” She said coyly, reaching over to play with Maki’s collar.

“I’m not letting you open your present early.”

Geez, do I really need to spell it out? Maki-chan is being more dense than usual right now…

Nico turned her wrist such that her fingers grazed across a particularly sensitive part of Maki’s neck, causing the redhead’s breath to hitch. The change in Maki’s eyes was immediate and Nico knew she finally understood.

“Nico-chan is always fond of offering herself as a gift…” Maki breathed, shifting herself so she could lean towards Nico, pausing when their noses were barely a centimeter apart.

“And Maki-chan always accepts.” Often in lieu of my other presents… Nico added silently.

“Mmm…” Maki replied before pressing their lips together.

Nico quickly slid her arms around her girlfriend’s neck to pull herself deeper into the kiss. The earlier turbulence already a fading memory, Nico began to focus solely on the positives of the situation.

“But,” Nico said, pulling away for air “Maki-chan is a gift to Nico as well.”

Amid the rapidly gathering haze of lust, Nico detected a flash of Maki’s acknowledging smile. She returned a quick smile of her own, accompanied by a flirting wink, before allowing Maki to pull her back into another kiss. As both young women began to unwrap their favorite presents of the holiday season, Nico quietly thanked the deities for allowing her such happiness before losing herself completely in her love for Maki.

Author’s Notes Continued in followup post.

#NicoMaki #Nishikino Maki #Yazawa Nico #How to Handle a Nico #Love Live #fanfic #Merry Christmas

[fifi-uchiha]

He Wasn’t There (2/?)

Don’t read if you can’t deal with sexual abuse! Part 1: https://fifi-uchiha.tumblr.com/post/170476061649/he-wasnt-there

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“What do you mean, he hasn’t answered yet?” Those were the few times in which Hatake Kakashi felt something similar to... rage. The silver haired jonin could not understand why his former student was still absent and Kakashi knew Sasuke well enough to know that he’d die for Sakura in a heartbeat. So why didn’t he send a hawk after receiving that letter from Naruto? What was going on, how could he take so damn long to answer?! “I mean what I said, dattebayo. I didn’t get a message. I have no idea where that bastard is nor do I know how he reacted to the latest news!” Naruto sounded uncharacteristically desperate because he just didn’t understand how everything turned out so goddamned messed up! “Kakashi Sensei, I know him better than myself! He wouldn’t just ignore a message from us, Sasuke would never stay away if Sakura-chan’s life were endangered-” “Then why isn’t he here?”, Kakashi asked a bit too fiercely. “I know how important that mission is, Naruto, but I always thought that his family would be his first and most important priority...” “It is! Kakashi Sensei, Sarada-chan and Sakura-chan are both his life! That bastard would NEVER abandon them, I swear!” Naruto would never forget how he left the village after he spent time with 12 year old Sarada and Sakura-chan. . . . “Dobe.” As always, his voice showed little emotion and a normal person would never be able to see the deep connection that hold Team 7 together. They were family, more so even, that’s why Sasuke never had to be over dramatically sweet or something. “I swear to god, if you call me that again, I will rip out your chicken ass hair, dattebayo!” Sasuke payed little attention to his idiotic outburst and kept on talking as if nothing happened. “Take care of them.”, he just said without looking the hokage in the eye. “You and Kakashi… You’re the only ones I trust.” His voice was prompt, serious and held a little softness with it which could only be recognized by his comrades. “This is the last time I’m asking you to watch over them, Naruto. Next time I come back, it will be for good and I will stay forever.” Processing those blunt but honest words, Naruto smiled, being more than happy to  hear that for it was always his dream to life a life with his comrades by his side. Sasuke -even if he barely showed his feelings- hated leaving his family behind but after being too lazy for too many months he knew that the time had come to leave and finish his mission. Even if it would take years again, he would return eventually and stay with his wife and child. And the sooner he went off, he sooner he’d get back. Sasuke couldn’t wait to come back, so much Naruto knew. “Don’t worry. Under my care, nobody will get hurt, dattebayo! I will protect Sarada-chan and Sakura-chan with my life!” “Sakura is fully capable of protecting her.”, the black haired Uchiha said, his dark, obviously worried eyes looking to an unknown distance. “Sarada is save with her. No matter what, Sakura would never let her get hurt.” There was so much trust in his tone that it almost surprised Naruto for he still wasn’t used to Sasuke’s and Sakura’s intimate relationship. They barely showed too much affection in public nor did they use soft, loving words but Naruto knew that their relationship must be one hell of intense when they were alone. “Naruto. I want you to keep an eye on our annoying, overworking and ridiculously selfless comrade.” What sounded like a harsh demand was actually Sasuke’s way of pleading and Naruto didn’t need a second to think about his answer. “Don’t worry about her safety. Sakura-chan is my best friend and the worst thing that could happen is that she could collapse after a shift in the hospital, dattebayo!” “Hn. She really is too reckless sometimes.”, the Uchiha commented disapprovingly. “But I will make sure to fix her way of working after I finished this mission.” That definitely was a promise he would keep, Naruto was sure of it. “Well, Ino tried to lock her up once but it turned out that Sakura broke down a whole wall to get out. Damn, that was amazing! Scary… but definitely amazing!”

“Tche. I have my ways to convince her.” A little, devilish smirk touched his lips an immediately, Naruto started to shriek like a girl and made choking noises after realizing what he just implied. “Teme! I do NOT want to know ANYTHING about anything that involves you two fucking each others BRAINS OUT!” “Shut up, Usuratonkachi!” . . . “He loves her, Kakashi Sensei! Sasuke-teme would never abandon them!” “I understand you, Naruto, but it’s pretty hard to believe that when I look at my broken, traumatized student who has to suffer without having her husband by her side.” Kakashi was blunt and honest as always, too honest for Naruto, really. “However, I will take charge of the investigations.”, the jonin said, looking more serious than ever. “Whoever did this to her, I will find him and… make him regret.” Actually, Kakashi Hatake wasn’t known to be overly brutal or harsh but he was kinda sensitive when someone dared to hurt his team. And his wasn’t simply ‘hurting’ his former student. No, someone who was more than powerful was able to do the unthinkable to Uchiha Sakura and the jonin would make sure that the culprit would get his punishment. Even Ibiki’s torture methods wouldn’t stand a chance against his own ways of interrogation. “Alright.”, the seventh hokage replied, his blue eyes full of sorrow and worry. “I’ll visit Sakura-chan today. Maybe… she’s ready to talk to us and-” “Don’t go in there alone, Naruto.”, Kakashi interrupted him. “Best friend or not, you are a man. I knew plenty of women who suffered the same fate and a few of them weren’t even able to face their own brothers and fathers after… that.” Kakashi’s chest twitched at the mere thought. Never in his life would he have imagined that he wouldn’t be able to visit his traumatized student to be there for her only because… he was a man. His little, sweet, crazy ex-student wouldn’t want to see him because of that fact and it hurt Kakashi. It really hurt to experience something as horrible as that. “I-” Naruto choked after he processed the sixth hokage’s words. “I’ll take Ino with me...” Naruto got up, looking mortified and sad as he walked to the door, knowing that it would hurt even more if he saw Sakura-chan like that again. But he had to suffer for her. They were best friends and not even the devil himself would keep him from visiting his pink haired, energetic, hot tempered comrade. But to be honest… Naruto would rather fight the devil instead of facing her. Because Naruto knew he failed miserably for he broke his promise in the most horrible way. Things would probably never go back to the way it was before… . . . ..……………………………………....………………………. “How do you feel?” Ino sat right next to her best friend, her blue eyes full of sadness and worry for Sakura. The medic-nin looked like a whole different person even though she didn’t show any changes physically. It was her eyes that made the blonde kunoichi worry. Her eyes lost that special, green spark- There was no joy, no happiness, no determination- Nothing. Ino saw nothing in those once energetic, sparkling eyes but heavy emptiness. Dead. Sakura looked dead, absolutely lifeless and empty. “Sakura… Something’s wrong with your chakra.”, she started to get Sakura to speak up. “Listen to me. I know you were hurt and I know… that you suffer. But your chakra is spinning like crazy and if we don’t know what happened, we won’t be able to help you.” Still no answer. Sakura just sat on her bed and looked at the wall in front of her, no showing one single expression. “I think your opponent used a jutsu to do something to you..! Sakura, please, I’m your best friend, you can trust me-” “Mama!” It were Sarada and Naruto who suddenly showed up and while the young Uchiha girl hurried to her mothers side, the hokage looked kind of unsure. Naruto hesitated, remembering Kakashi Senseis painful but true words. “Mama… How are you? Do you feel too much pain? Do you need fresh air?” “Sarada...” Again, it was her beloved daughters name that Sakura whispered and Ino could see her eyes getting wet immediately. “Yes? Do you need something?”, she asked in a hurried voice. “Don’t worry about your daughter, Sakura-chan! Sarada-chan stays with us and she liked it, am I right?” Even if he tried, Naruto didn’t sound as cheerful as he actually wanted but he couldn’t help it. Looking at Sakura-chan’s beaten, bruised and weak body made his insides squirm, the hokage felt like he was out of oxygen. “Sarada..?” Green, dull eyes were looking at the 14 year old Uchiha who almost shivered by the way her mother looked at her. The next words hit Sarada like a train for she had not expected to hear something like that from the medical ninja. “Would… Would it be okay if we… moved out?” Ino and Naruto let out a shocked breath as they watched mother and daughter during Sakura’s weakest moments of pain and agony. Both of them knew what exactly the pinkette meant but they just couldn’t believe what they heard. It seemed so impossible and unreal to them, however, this was reality. Harsh, painful reality. Sarada was aware of what her mom tried to ask her. Would it be okay if we lived in another house… without your papa? To be honest, Sarada couldn’t describe the feelings that were consuming her. Fear, shock, hesitation, rage, sadness… and pure understanding. Yes, she was angry at her father who still didn’t come back from his mission, however, she didn’t want their parents to divorce… Maybe one little part of her wanted that but it was far to complicated to explain. She knew that her mother deserved much better. She deserved a life full of happiness with a husband who would stay by her side and show his live with no hesitation. But like she said, it was too complicated to explain. “Yes.”, she still answered. Sarada was no naive, ordinary child. The young chunin was aware that her mother loved her father very much… maybe even too much. However, whatever happened to her seemed to have changed her mama. It was more than obvious that she wasn’t able to live with her husband any longer because sometimes love wasn’t enough. “Yes… Mama, you don’t have to think that I wouldn’t support you!”, Sarada stressed and held the pinkette’s hand in a firm but soft grip. “We’re a team, remember? Whatever happened to you, I will help you get better. Mama, I would never leave you, I swear!” Sarada was not the kind of girl who used sweet words for anyone or anything, really, but Uchiha Sakura was her mother. She was the person who raised and loved her from the very beginning, she was the person who taught Sarada how to love. So how could she possibly leave her mother? “Don’t you think it would be more convenient if you both stayed at my house? I mean, we could have lots of fun together! With Sai and Inojin in the house, I’m clearly outnumbered and I definitely need girls by my side!” Ino would not leave her friend alone, Sakura was psychologically not able to cope with those last incidents. “Thank you, Ino. But… I just want to… stay with Sarada.” “But you can stay with us, Ino-san!”, the 14 year old kunoichi ensured, feeling that her mothers best friend would be able to help her coming back to her senses again. “Uh… Yeah, sure! I mean, it’s been so long since we three had a girls night, don’t you think?” “Hey, can I come, too?”, Naruto asked and got an unpleasant look from the blonde medic. “I said ‘girls night’, Naruto.”, she deadpanned matter-of-factly. “Are you a girl or was there something you were hiding from us?” “Well, If it’s a girl you want...” His sneaky grin was evil, the corners of his moth almost reaching his ears when he crossed index- and middle finger for his well known jutsu. “Oiroke no jutsu!” A second and a load of smoke later, a ridiculously attractive, barely clothed woman appeared, smiling seductively at his female friends. “...then it’s a girl you’ll get! One hell of a girl, dattebayo!” Sarada looked kind of… shocked because she now realized where that baka Boruto got that idiotic idea to consider this even more idiotic jutsu as a real fighting technique. If her mother weren’t so hurt and sick, she would’ve felt so much disappointment for the nan-daime but she would talk to uncle Naruto later about it. “Would you cut that shit out? My daughter is right here, baka Naruto!” Ino, Sarada and Naruto let out a more than surprised breath when the pink haired medic-nin suddenly shouted at him. Sure, her voice was still raspy and Naruto knew that this was a result from… screaming too much. Never in his life had the fox ninja witnessed that Sakura would be out of voice because of a horrible fight she’d lost… Her form still looked fragile and weak and her beautiful green eyes would need very much time to sparkle again, so much he knew. But at least she started talking. As long as Sakura would talk, Naruto would help her get better and even if the beautiful medical ninja could never be the same, he would be there. “I’m sorry, Sakura-chan. But I want to be a part of your three-woman-army!” With his horrible feelings of guilt and hatred for himself, Uzumaki Naruto would try to be the one who’d make her be happy again. He would talk to her, he would be there for her, he would even smile so she would feel at least a little better. And one day, Sakura would be able to talk about that fateful day. One day, she would trust her friend and tell him everything. And one day, Sasuke… will come back. Naruto believed in him. He had to because if he didn’t believe in Sasuke Uchiha… Then who would? . . . “Whatcha doin’, Sarada?” The fourteen year old was just carrying the last boxes into her new home. Uncle Naruto, Sai-san, Ino-san, Kakashi Sensei and Lee-san volunteered to help them out, so they would surprise the medic who was still hospitalized for at least three days. She got up early today to finish her duties, making sure to take all her and Mama’s stuff from her old home and yes, the young girl shed uncountable tears while doing so. Seeing their family photo hurt. Mama was smiling her most beautiful smile, looking full of joy and happiness while Papa’s lips formed a rather warm, soft and relaxed smile with eyes looking so… peaceful. Yeah, her father looked incredibly peaceful and Sarada wondered why she’d never noticed before. But then again, she was only 12 years old. Now, 15 months later, she was far more attentive and smart and noticing that immense happiness she felt even more terrible. Sadness, anger, betrayal… So many feelings made her chest hurt and like so many times before, Sarada asked herself why her parents were even married. Or why her dad wouldn’t come back to hunt that bastard down who hurt Mama and rip him to shreds. Because she would. Sarada would find him and drown him in his own blood. “Kachan was worried when you suddenly took off. You can’t just leave like that, do you have any idea how afraid mom and dad were?”, Boruto scolded her which felt a little weird because it was always his female teammate who scolded him to death. “That’s right. We were worried.”, Mitsukis calm, collected voice said. “Konohamaru Sensei almost cried, you know. I think you should apologize to him.” “I’m just trying to decorate my new home as you can see!” Her sudden snap startled Boruto and Mitsuki for it was not like Sarada to bust out like that. Sarada’s back was facing them, she didn’t even turn around to look them in the eye. “The heck? We were all looking for you and now you shout at us? Do you think that’s fair?!” “I never asked you to look for me!”, she hissed in a hurried voice. “As you can both see, I’m just renovating my new home! So stop bickering about my absence!” “We were WORRIED!” “NO NEED TO!” Mitsuki just looked from one side to the other, finding himself in his used position to watch his comrades bicker. But… No, this wasn’t just bickering. Sarada seemed really upset and Boruto angry. His friends bickered pretty often, yes, but… this was an argument. A real verbal fight. “Would you at least turn the fuck around?! Damn it, Sarada, we were afraid that this guy would hurt you, too!” “Guys, we should all calm down...-” “I am BUSY! Boruto, I don’t have time for you and your idiotic reproaches! Get lost and leave me alone like-” Like Papa. Just like Papa left Mama and her. “Okay, that’s it!” “Boruto, don’t-” Mitsuki was too late for Boruto finally snapped, grabbed her right upper arm and forced her not too gently to turn around and at least look him in the eye. But when he looked at her, his breath hitched and his heart pumped against his chest. Looking at him were eyes redder than blood, with tomoes spinning like crazy. Her mouth was a pressed line, her jaw hardened and… her cheeks wet. Sarada’s red eyes were drowning in wet, flowing tears and both, Mitsuki and Boruto thought that she was suffering like she was being tortured. Yes, Sarada looked very angry and upset at Boruto but she was crying. Never before had Mitsuki or Boruto seen Uchiha Sarada shed tears. Happy tears maybe… but not this. Not like that. “Sarada...” “I just wanted to decorate our new home! Someone HAS to do it!”, she spat with shaking voice and flowing tears. “I would’ve asked my dad to do it but as you both know, he isn’t HERE!” It was at this moment when Uchiha Sarada lost it and had her very first brake down. “Oi… Sara-!” Holding her tightly, Boruto felt lost and horrible when she started sobbing uncontrollably, her small body shaking like crazy. Nervousness and absolute horror was written in the Uzumaki’s eyes when Mitsuki suddenly stood right next to them and put a hand on her back. Never in his life would Boruto have imagined to see his female comrade so broken, never would he have guessed how much she suffered… “You don’t have to cry. Your family will be okay again, Sarada...” Mitsuki didn’t quite know how to deal with such a delicate situation and simply acted on instinct, hoping it would help Sarada for he found out that he hated it when she cried. Es wasn’t used to seeing er like this and he did not enjoy this at all- He’d rather have Sarada scold the Uzumaki or just tease him like no one else could. “No… No, we won’t be okay, Mitsuki..!”, she sobbed, breaking even more with each passing minute. “He didn’t come back! Even though he KNOWS that there is someone out there who was able to defeat and hurt Mama terribly, even though he KNOWS that Mama is very sick right know!” “My mom… Something horrible happened to her and she won’t tell me what. She’s changed, guys, she’s changed a lot… I don’t know how I can help her, without Papa I can’t do anything!” “No, you help your mother by simply being there.”, Mitsuke told her in a calm, warm voice. “There’s no need for you to feel so upset. I’m sure you guys will get through this in no time. You just have to be patient.” “He’s right, dattebasa!”, Boruto agreed and patted the back of the girl in his arms. “Sasuke-ojisan will come back, there’s no way he’d leave you.”, he continued. “Your mom is tough and so are you and there is no way that anyone can really screw with you two. Sakura-nechan didn’t lose the fight, by the way. She was injured, yes, but we don’t know what happened to that bastard that attacked her. Come on, now please stop crying, Sarada...” And really, the Uchiha girl finally was able to calm down. Her teammates just stayed with her, not allowing her to be alone and have another breakdown because after two years of deep friendship, there was nothing new Team 7 wouldn’t do for each other. “Come on, you guys. Lets finish this and make Sakura-san happy, yeah?”, Mitsuki suddenly broke the silence, having the feeling that this would cheer her up even more. “As far I can see, Sarada’s fashion sense is kind of… grotesque.” Too shocked and offended by his words, Sarada pouted, looking rather annoyed at Mitsuki’s friendly, mean remark who just smiled at her. “Wow.”, she said with her strong voice, drying her tears with her Sleeve. “You really know how to cheer someone up, don’t you?” Mitsuki’s smile grew wider hat her little smirk, knowing that there was no reason to worry anymore. “I do, actually. But there’s one thing I still don’t quite manage to understand.”, he said whereas Sarada and Boruto blinked at him, looking more than confused? “And what would that be, Mitsuki?”, the blonde chunin asked as his friend’s grin became teasing. “Why are you still holding her? You guys look like a couple in love.” Sarada blinked once, twice, thrice and suddenly realized that her idiotic comrade was indeed still holding her which was why she let got of his shirt she was clawing before. “You won’t tell anyone, right?”, Sarada asked him a little unsure. “I would never tell anyone about anything involving your or Boruto’s personal problems.” Both of them sighed in relieve, however, when Mitsuki patted their shoulders, they knew he was up to something. “But I definitely will tell Chocho about how close you’ve gotten...” “MITSUKIIIIII!” Sarada and Boruto ran after him with the attempt to catch the wind-style user and force him to stay quite and while doing so, the black haired kunoichi smiled with herself for she was so thankful to have comrades like them. Sure, family was the most important part in her life, but sometimes, teammates can be just es close as family. That’s what Mama has taught her after all… . . . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Sooo, this is part two of my new fanfic that I wrote… kinda out of the blue, actually. I don’t even think it’ll be that long. Like I said, I just want to boost my English knowledge ^^

And guys, I know that there are a few people who don’t like stories like that and I understand. It’s okay, you don’t have to like my fanfics at all, even if you follow me. I won’t hold it against you, okay? BUT you guys should all know that I will block every hater who wants to act like one tough internet-gangster. Criticize me like an adult without using improper language. Not only don’t I give a shit about critics like that, there also WILL be one hell of a backfire which I really want to avoid. So, I hope you liked it! Have a great day/night and good look with enduring this week. I’ll have an exam on Thursday so… Wish me luck, yeah? :D with love fifi-uchiha! Part 3 https://fifi-uchiha.tumblr.com/post/170697283709/he-wasnt-there-3

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2018.03.19 Dance with Devils The Musical: Fermata [Part One Review!]

I have two tickets to see this play (I gotta see both endings, duh!)  and I’m seeing it for the second time on Wednesday but seriously you guys...this is definitely making my top 5 stages/musicals for the year! I HAVE to get this review/report out ASAP! And once I’ve seen it a second time, I’ll make a Part Two post which will be more coherent and more detailed perhaps? Or just has extra notes.. we’ll see. 

MAIN POINT 

THIS WAS AMAZING AND I NEED TO GET THAT OUT ASAP! 

I’m watching Patarillo today (Tuesday) between the two DWD shows but in all honesty, now I don’t give a shit about Patarillo! I just wanna watch DWD again!! Hurry up Wednesday!!!

Official Website here Official Twitter here Press Coverage 1, 2, 3, 4

CAST and CHARACTERS

Kaminaga Kousuke as Remu Takano Akira as Lindo Yamazaki Shougo as Urie Yoshioka Yu as Mage Yasukawa Junpei as Shiki Tanaka Ryuusei as Jek Naitou Daiki as Loewen Washio Noboru as Viv Kimata Hiroyuki as Grand Fukui Daisuke as Ell Kobayashi Tatsuyuki as Shida Fukushima Kaita as Kazura Kitagawa Naoya as Marius Kimotsuki Rui as Ritsuka Dancer: Imai Ryo, Tsuji Daiki, Kimura Atsuki, Osaka Sora, Ozeki Kousuke

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I had a front FUCKING row for this tonight! I had THE center seat for this! IT WAS AmAZiNG! Pretty much the best 8800 yen I’ve every spent! Excluding that one front row seat in Ki ni Mesu Mama where Tomo held my hand.

*NON-SPOILER WILL BE POSTED AFTER SECOND VIEWING but guaranteed it’s atleast a 9/10 rating.

Jumping straight into spoilers!

STORY

So the story is still the bare basics, the devils coming to the human world to find Ritsuka and the Grimore and the vampires stealing Ritsuka BUT we have Marius who watches over and narrates this story (in fact he even says the 'who will you choose? Akuma or Exocist?' which is what used to just be written on the walls via projection mapping) and hints that history and this story will forever repeat itself and he has some connection with Loewen and Jek ad is able to visually manipulate Shiki which causes the story to change somewhat; Shiki ends up taking Jek's side which ends in Shiki and Mage fighting, Shiki is also manipulated into seeing his old angel friend who he brutally killed and murdered years ago and is the reason why he's so in love with breaking things. << As you can tell, we get a LOT more Shiki this time, so much Shiki story, scenes and development this time around. Also instead of Holland we have Urie's butlers so we get more of Urie's backstory and personality, which leads to Urie being more forward to Remu about liking Ritsuka and this causes a MASSIVE fight between them RIGHT at the end of the story -- it broke my heart! 

The ending I watched for my first show was the Remu ending.

That's pretty much all the major changes, so let's get down to the structure changes.

We actually spend a LONG time doing scenes before we get to the main opening theme song! We have Urie's butlers having daydream scenes of Urie and his relationship with Remu -- they do it via an over-the-top ridiculous comedy skit. And then we have Remu and Urie talking about Remu going to the human world by himself but Urie persuades Remu to let him go too; Mage and Shiki over hear and force their way into joining too. THEN we finally get to the opening theme song.

The story between Ritsuka starting school and Ritsuka being kidnapped is essentially the same 100%; we get their solo songs, we get them trying to talk to her in the school council, we get Remu saving her when her house is burnt down, we get Lindo returning from London and the students trying to figure out who he is etc. BUT we have extra scenes of Shiki and Ritsuka in this when she sees him painting and he goes to destroy it and she tries to stop him and they have a moment. Also Jek's song this time is a crowd pleaser that you're allowed to clap along to and squeal to. AND the freaking students have a song this time around that we can clap along to and is so much fun!

As previously mentioned we also get Shiki's backstory of when he was in heaven and he had a fellow angel friend called Ell but Shiki was drawn towards destroying stuff, so much so that eventually he turned on his friend and murders him and that's why he got kicked out of heaven.

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OKAY now to me randomly flailing about everything! It's going to be VERY all over the place but as long as you know the basic story, I think you'll understand what I'm talking about:

During the scene when the students are talking about Lindo 'the new transfer student', the students reminisce about when they gave presents to Remu and it turns into a comedy skit where: The students drew the worst picture of Remu but it was during a comedy skit so Remu was fake happy about it and we had Mage behind him like 'it looks exactly like you!' and Remu replied 'STFU!' xD The drawing of Remu!!! Then Shiki came in and took the drawing and ripped it oh so slowly.

When the boys first meet Ritsuka, this time Urie was REALLY feeling up Ritsuka!! He held her and then rubbed his hand up her thigh really strongly and slowly and I was like 'OH MY!' 

When it's just Ritsuka and Shiki, and Shiki holds her close and goes pretty vampy on her with his mouth SO SO close to her neck. I love how after this scene, she goes to her brother but still has Shiki's paint brush in her hand. OHHHHH AND HOW FUCKING MUCH SHE TRIES TO PROTECT SHIKI MULTIPLE TIMES FROM EVERYONE ELSE (cos they're trying to beat him up and hurt him) AT ONE POINT!!! OMG IT WAS TOO PRECIOUS!!!

Also the scene with Shiki and the students and the knife! The students didn't know what to do with him so they tried to hold it but got scared so tried to put it in their pants but got spooked again, their reactions were amazing! Serious kudos to the students this time around! They were absolutely FABULOUS!

In fact in general, ALL the reactions and little movements we get from the rest of the characters when they're in the background and/or aren't the main focus of the scene at that point were all amazing! We got such good moments; like the students (above) and we had things like Mage and Shiki holding hands at one point, and we had Shiki smiling so evilly when things weren't going well for Remu, 

AND!! Marius in general - he's never really the center stage, he's always in his little bubble up on the top left so he is constantly giving the best and most interesting reactions and Naoya does this thing of evilly licking his lips multiple times and I enjoyed it a BIT too much xD But, Naoya is ridiculously thin. You could see all the muscles in his legs and arms (like even the muscles between his wrist and elbow) and his elbows have like THREE points because he's just so thin. I swear he's currently medically anorexic which hurts my heart! I hope he puts weight on soon.

And just... ALL the little things were amazing.

I feel like this time around is SO MUCH DARKER. Especialy towards the end when we have Shiki and Jek pairing up, we also have Shiki almost killing Ritsuka at one point, we also have (I think it was in the anime though) Jek slitting Ritsuka's wrists, we have Shiki and Ell fighting, Shiki and Mage, Remu and Urie fighting. Especially the DAMN ending where it looks like Ritsuka and Remu are about to walk off and Urie is like 'fight me here RIGHT now. I'm not letting you have Ritsuka' and they beat the crap out of each other... goddammit. 

Which also leads to my next point; I CRIED LIKE A BITCH! Seeing Shiki and Mage and then the twist with Remu and Urie, I was in STREAMS of tears! I was an absolute wreck! I also burst out into tears when they did the slow version of the theme song ♡ It's so good!

Personally I feel that ALL the crap they added and change and stuff was just PERFECTION!

Ohh! We also had new songs from Lindo, Jek, the Students and I think one more. I liked all the new songs! And I really liked Lindo's new song and he dances with Ritsuka in it which is so cute! Also he sang this song during the live but it was with Loewen and seeing them do the dance together was ADORABLE! During Lindo and Loewen's duet and Loewen was all curled up and barking and it was adorable! AND during the students' song Lindo was so bullied by them because they didn't know it was him and he tried to join in with their dancing and stuff and they just pushed him out xD

OOHHH BUT I HAVE TO TELL YOU!!!!!! YOSHIOKA AND JP ACCIDENTALLY KISSED AT ONE POINT!!! AND YOSHIOKA COULDN'T GET BACK INTO CHARACTER COS HE WAS SHOCKED AND THE AUDIENCE WERE SQUEALING. JP managed to keep his cool and Yoshioka was taken completely off balance xD It happened just after Mage's solo and Shiki walks in after Ritsuka has run away from Mage.

The new Urie is so damn PRETTY!! He’s the best singer for Urie they’ve had I think. And he reminded me of Ino Hiroki a tad. While I am still Kamisato bias for Urie, this guy did a damn good job and I wouldn't mind him staying as Urie from now on. 

They kept Ritsuka as a male ballet dancer and he did a really good job! He was cute too (not Miura Hiroki cute but cute enough) He was a bit taller than what we've had before - so I kinda giggled when the rest of the boys got close to 'her' because I think she was taller than most of them xD And because he's over 20 (the dancer) this time, it explained why Urie, Shiki and such got a lot more touchy feely with Ritsuka this time around. I feel like they also they weren't as bothered this time about hiding Ritsuka's face because (I assume) they know the audience likes that it's a guy playing Ritsuka and we all want to know what he looks like and such. BUT it could just be because I was right at the front so the lighting and stuff didn't hide any of her face from me? We'll see.

It was either Remu and Urie or Mage and Shiki but either Urie/Shiki smiled and starred at the other for a long time and I was getting just such BL feels.... It was Shiki and Mage! I remembered now! Shiki was just starring down Mage and I was getting a little...hot.

I am so thankful that the production and director listened to us fans this time and gave us so much more Shiki ♡ it was the best!

Also it did not feel like 2 and a half hours which proves it was a damn good play! If something is so enjoyable that you don't feel it, you know they did good.

I feel like Kaminaga is SUCH an UNDERATED actor and I too always underrated him; like I LOVE whatever the hell I see him in but the rest of the time, I just forget about him! But he's such a good Remu!!!!!!!! He's so great!!!! He needs more love!!!

The girls behind me were like ‘woah this is our fifth time! But we haven’t been THIS close (second row) yet! Now I’m super nervous’ xD

ANNND! Can we discuss AKIRA’S THIGHS?!?!?! Can we just?! Because they are SO NICE! They fit his jeans so TIGHTLY! They looked great!!!

Seriously, the ending fucked me up when Urie started turning on Remu!!! Holy crap! And it sounded like the actor really smacked his leg on the floor so I think his hobbling was real for a good few minutes.

OMG and just before Jek's solo, Ryuusei came trampsing on stage like 'Today's magic word it Maji Manji!' and then he went on talking about something like being a high school girl xD I wouldn't put it past him.

I LOVE how Urie's butler Viv and his guard Grand dressed up in school uniforms and had these cute buns and hairstyles for their cover.

During the live Urie gave his rose to Mage and he was like 'what do I want this for?!' and then Shiki ran after him and was like 'give it to me!' but Mage refused and offered to a girl in the front row instead xD Seriously, JP and Yoshioka are such good friends and it just SHINES through whenever I watch DWD. 

There's a moment where Urie is constantly whipping and Mage is constantly punching Shiki.... Urie with a whip is not good o_O but really it is xD

I really really liked the new set! Center back we had this steampunk like bell and we had cogs around the rest of the stage and in the center we had an arrangement of steps around in a circle and the circle platform would spin around. I really liked it!

OHHH! Remu's Sauron eye of a father made several appearances. AND I spend the first few minutes of the stage laughing at Remu because I remembered just HOW MUCH I hate his shoes.

Also after the fight scene, I could hear Urie's actor ripping the velcro straps off his costume the MOMENT he stepped off stage xD It was pretty loud actually, especially because it was a non-music quiet scene on stage.

ALSO I swear to god one of the music tracks is very similar to LoTR music! I heard it and I was like 'where are my elves at?!' it sounds so familiar! 

In general, all the DWD music is great! I don't think I have a song or soundtrack number I don't like...

Final note: I will fight ANYONE who’s all for Ritsuka/Lindo instead of Ritsuka/Remu!!! << But watched me watch the other ending on Wednesday and I fall for Lindo/Ritsuka xD

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OH! After the show, there were kankeishas in front of me when I was walking out;

Guy: so this is a series? What number are we at? Girl: this was the second one

It took ALL my energy not to butt in and correct her. It is the THIRD one ACTUALLY!

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GOODS

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And I’m done! Now to go and see Patarillo now... but I just want tomorrow already!

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FEATURE: A Mom's Guide To Anime — You Get It From Your Mama

  May is one of my favorite times of the year! It’s this beautiful time of transition as the weather is more pleasant and the flowers begin to bloom … Who am I kidding? Mother’s Day is in May! This is when my family adorns me with compliments on being a good mother and pseudo-celebrity. Should they do this every day? Absolutely. Motherhood has allowed me to find myself and reconnect with my inner child. I can’t imagine my life as anything but Ian’s mom. Parenthood also gives us a unique insight into our mothers. As kids, they seem to be this mysterious figure whose thinking you don’t understand. Once you have a child of your own, it just clicks and you suddenly realize you have much more in common with your mom. In this month’s guide, we will celebrate the strong women in our lives who helped sculpt us into the parents we are today. Whether you want to admit it or not, some things you get from your mama or the women in your life. If you’re a mom, a mom-to-be, a fun auntie, or a mentor, your kids will get it from you too. 

Brains, Brawns, And Beauty From The Moms Of Dragon Ball

    Chichi, Bulma, Eighteen, and Vidal are not only amazing mothers but sensational women in their own right. Each woman offers a unique skill to the Z fighters and is the literal definition of “ride or die.” Especially you, Chichi. 

  These supermoms take care of their homes, raise and train children, and are CEOs of companies, royalty, and championship fighters. The female cast of Dragon Ball showcases the versatility of moms and how they are an integral part of not just the franchised but IRL. You may not get everything from the strong women in your life, but you do get a lot from them.

  RELATED: Celebrate Mother's Day With 9 Of The Greatest Moms In Anime!

  Freedom To Grow From The Moms Of BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS

      The BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS series is known to stir a debate or two. However, most agree that the grown-up Naruto characters have strong character development. Significantly, the characters that are now the moms of the next generation. Hinata, Sakura, Ino, Tamari, and others all know what it is like to be a young ninja who must balance school, work-life, growing up, and the overall threats to their way of life. They were legit child soldiers. 

The moms of the new generation can empathize with their children’s experiences. This is seen throughout the series when they often wish for the children to focus more on school and friendship than on missions. They are still ninjas, and so the mothers allow their children the freedom to not only grow as people but as ninjas too. As parents, we often think it would be easier if we shielded them from hardship in every aspect of their lives. That is not only detrimental to the children but to us too. Allow your children to discover who they are and remind them you’re always there for them.   

A Sense Of Adventure Like Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?   

    When you become a parent, there is this immediate assumption that you become boring. That you’re supposed to double down on adulting in order to be a proper role model. NEWSFLASH: Just because we are mothers doesn’t make us boring! Mamako is a great example of a mom who still enjoys adventures, especially with her son. Even if he likes to pretend it’s annoying. 

Throughout the series, Mamako’s son starts to realize that a lot of his strengths — curiosity, compassion, and zest for life — come from his mother. There are times in parenting when other responsibilities take precedence, but kids should never forget that we weren’t always parents. So when you have a moment, share the stories of your adventures as a kid. I bet you’ll gain major cool points with your children.  RELATED: SPY x FAMILY's Yor Ranks in Top 5 of BookLive's Most Desirable Mother/Wife Character Poll  

Love, Loyalty, And Kindness Like Kaasan Mom’s Life

    What are you doing if you’re a parent and you aren’t watching Kaasan Mom’s Life? The series is “semi-autobiographical” based on the creator Rieko Saibara’s life. The main character is named Rieko, after all.  Reiko is a wife and mother who works as a cartoonist. Rieko does her best to balance deadlines, cheeky children, a laidback husband, and a mother-in-law with too much time on her hands throughout this hilarious series. As you can imagine, Rieko is often stressed out. Same, honestly. Despite having many bad days, Rieko has no shortage of love and kindness for her family. 

Honesty Like From RADIANT

      Radiant does not get the flowers it deserves. Since flowers are the most common gift received on Mother’s Day, I’m giving Radiant its flowers today! Radiant has a fantastic cast of strong female characters. Each provides Seth with the support and skill he’ll need to become a great sorcerer. However, his guardian Alma is always there to dish out a hot plate of tough love. No matter what the circumstances are, Alma ALWAYS tells Seth the truth. She knows that a lie is far worse than the villainous Nemesis monsters, even if it's a hard truth that could potentially hurt his feelings. Can you be named Nemesis and not be the villain? 

  There is the old saying, “honesty is the best policy,” and there are times when it feels like the worst policy. And I would be remiss if I didn’t admit that parents often tell “white lies.” REGARDLESS, the lesson we are trying to teach is that when you are honest, it's a show of good faith, morals, and care. As your children grow, you’ll want to create a clear line for open and honest communication.  

  Many of us get our nurturing side from our moms, grandmas, aunts, and other kind women in our lives. Like Rieko, we develop a deep sense of loyalty and do whatever we can for the people we care about, even when those very people get on your last remaining nerve. I type as I stare directly at my younger brother, who is sitting not too far from me. Love, loyalty, and kindness are part of a strong foundation for relationships. You’ll want to provide the same foundation for your children to continue a pattern of positivity.  

I wish you a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, sisters, aunts, grandmas, guardians, and mentors who provide unconditional love and unlimited support. To my mom, who often doesn’t read these, thank you for always being there through health challenges, a teen pregnancy, and that time I tried to cut my hair. Because of you, I can be the anime-mom I am today. I love you. 

      Hey, I'm Yali! When I'm not being your friendly neighborhood single mom, I'm also a producer! Kids ain't cheap and mama has to get the bag. I'm a producer for the DB4L Podcast. It's a podcast that breaks down the Dragon Ball Manga but in a real way. It's like barbershop talk but without having to tell the barber you don't like the haircut. Give it a listen.  Dragon Ball 4 Life - Fandom Spotlite | Podcast on Spotify

By: Yali Perez

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