#taito ward

[crazyfox-archives]

An illustration of Sensōji Temple (浅草寺) a.k.a. Asakusa Kannon (浅草観音) by Totoya Hokkei (魚屋北渓), 1820

#japanese art #japanese prints #woodblock print #魚屋北渓 #totoya hokkei #江戸 #edo #東京都 #東京 #tokyo #台東区 #taito ward #浅草観音 #asakusa kannon #浅草寺 #sensoji #浅草 #asakusa

[udonangya]

台東区台東三丁目の、鶏だし そば うどん 三丁目で、天玉うどん520、ミニカレー250、〆て770円也。

Kakiage tempura, chikuwa tempura and egg udon nooodles and Curry rice at Sanchome, Taito sanchome, Taito ward, Tokyo.

#udon #うどん #tokyo #東京

[tokyowalking]

Tokyo Skytree seen from a back alley in Taito Ward, Tokyo

東京都台東区の路地裏から見た東京スカイツリー

#浅草 #東京 #日本 #東京スカイツリー #tokyo japan #japan #japanese #tokyo #japan photos #japan travel #streetphotography #city #night photography #night #film photography #original photographers #photographers on tumblr #photooftheday #photography #my photos #photograph #picture

[city-cost]

Artist Shogo Kariyazaki brings flower power to Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens in Tokyo's Taito ward.

#flowers #japan #art #mood #ikebana #tokyo #假屋崎省吾 #flower power #tumblr japan #flower photography #places #exhibition

[774]

番号の順番は、明治の東京15区時代以来の慣習で、千代田区を中心に「の」の字を書くようにして順番を定めるというものによる。 以下は、各23区の番号、市区町村コード、英語表記をまとめたものである。英語で特別区は「special wards」で表現されるが、各区は「city」と表現されるようになった。 番号 市区町村コード 特別区 city 01 13101 千代田区 Chiyoda 02 13102 中央区 Chuo 03 13103 港区 Minato 04 13104 新宿区 Shinjuku 05 13105 文京区 Bunkyo 06 13106 台東区 Taito 07 13107 墨田区 Sumida 08 13108 江東区 Koto 09 13109 品川区 Shinagawa 10 13110 目黒区 Meguro 11 13111 大田区 Ota 12 13112 世田谷区 Setagaya 13 13113 渋谷区 Shibuya 14 13114 中野区 Nakano 15 13115 杉並区 Suginami 16 13116 豊島区 Toshima 17 13117 北区 Kita 18 13118 荒川区 Arakawa 19 13119 板橋区 Itabashi 20 13120 練馬区 Nerima 21 13121 足立区 Adachi 22 13122 葛飾区 Katsushika 23 13123 江戸川区 Edogawa

東京特別区23区の番号について 解説/説明 - 知識 - シマウマ用語集

[cafeaubandage]

THEORY FOR ARC 3 OF MAGIA RECORD

Hi i discovered something fun that could corollate for Arc 3!

Take a look at this map of Kamihama! Cool right! now check out the colours used for the names of the wards...

Now check out the silhouettes of the new magical girls... We know two! Blue - Tsuyu. And the Note for Mizuna is blue too... note that Tsuyu's surname is Mizuna. Red - Chizuru. Daitos note is red, and Chizuru is heavily affiliated with Daito, her clan being called "Taito.." My theory is, each of these girls is related to one ward of Kamihama here's a visual!

And...Chuo ward may be an enemy, Chuo ward has been in trouble before. since they are a middle ground between the east and west. So. I think Chuo ward may be important

CHUO WARD COORDINATOR?

#magia record #puella magi #pmmm #pmmm witch #pmmm fanart #puella magi madoka magica #magical girl madoka magica #pmmm madoka #pmmm oc #pmmm rp #puella magi suzune magica #puella magi oc #magical girl #puella magi magia record #magia record oc #madoka magica #magireco #shaft

[tamapalace]

Bandai Japan Promotes Future Creation Project Aimed at Delivering Toys to Children in Disaster-Stricken Areas of Taito

The Future Creation project is a sustainability project that supports children during disasters and provides toys to them to give children peace of mind, and provide mental health care to children. Bandai Japan has donated original toys designed and manufactured with the aim of providing emotional care to children in disasters-stricken areas of Taito Ward, Tokyo, where Bandai’s HQ is located.

These toys were donated to Save the Children Japan, an international organization specializing in child support. In addition to the donation, a presentation was held at Taito Ward Office on Monday, December 11th, 2023. Pictured above is both Taito-kun, Taito City tourism PR character, Mayor Hattori, and Bandai’s sustainability officer, Fujita, and of course Mametchi!

Bandai has also created a new character for this, "Disaster Prevention Navigator Character", an original character created to support children, "Otodo! CoroCoro Powers!", will act as a "talking partner" and "companion" for children during evacuation life.

Bandai will continue to utilize the know-how gained through many years of toy planning and manufacturing to support local governments and disaster evacuation centers in order to help children who are exposed to anxiety and hardship due to unexpected disasters regain their smiles as quickly as possible.

#tamapalace #tamagotchi #tmgc #tamatag #virutalpet #bandai #proejctcreation #project creation #disaster #taito #charity #philanthropy

[pix4japan]

Restored 1950s Tokyo City Bus

Location: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Koganei, Tokyo Timestamp: 13:12 on October 25, 2023

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 31 mm ISO 400 for 1/360 sec. at ƒ/8.0

Nestled within the Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum lies a fascinating piece of history—a meticulously restored vintage bus, the TS11 model, built by Isuzu Motors after the war from 1952. As you explore the museum, you'll come across this relic, which I feel is just one testament of many to Japan's post-war resilience and innovation.

The bus in my photo is actually part of a personal collection that is on loan to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for use at the museum. This is why when you receive your printed English guide at the museum, there will be no reference or information available regarding the bus. Please read on to learn some interesting facts and history!

The TS11 model, with its 4WD capability, played a small but influential role in post-war Japan. Its sturdy design allowed it to navigate even the most challenging terrains, including mountainous and snowy regions. In 1957, a similar bus was entrusted with the honor to transport the Emperor and Empress to Mt. Fuji for a climb to the summit, a testament to the reliability and trustworthiness of the bus.

Fast forward to the present day, vintage buses, like the TS11, are experiencing a revival, thanks to the efforts of rural bus operators. Newspaper articles from The Asahi Shimbun and The Mainichi highlight labor shortage struggles faced by bus operators who have turned to restoring old buses as a way to promote not only ridership from tourists on weekends and national holidays, but also to attract bus enthusiasts (bus spotters, bus otaku, etc.) as possible new hires at their companies.

The charm of these buses transcends generations, captivating both the young and old in Japan and even tourists from overseas who have become familiar with the retro design of these old buses from novels, anime, and manga.

If you examine my photo closely, you'll notice a replica of an old license plate near the radiator grill. Above the front window, you can also see the bus route number “47” (四七) and the route destination “Ueno-Hirokoji” (上野広小路), which is a subway station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, in Taito Ward, Tokyo.

Unlike modern buses designed for maximum passenger capacity, these vintage buses, with engines positioned in front of the driver, offer several advantages: better engine cooling efficiencies, easier access for maintenance and repairs, reduced vibration and noise for passengers, and increased safety for drivers in frontal collisions.

Preserving these vintage buses not only honors Japan's history but I think they can help enrich the present and the future, connecting young and old through shared memories and appreciation for cool design and innovative engineering.

Visit my blog post for Google Maps links and links to all of the original source material that I translated for this post: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20231025-edo-bldg-museum.

#都市景観 #ボンネット型バス #江戸東京たてもの園 #東京 #pix4japan #pentax_dfa28105 #pentaxk1mkii #urbanscape photography #Japan #Tokyo #bus #Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

[saitama-division]

Generations of Divisions (Redux)

Basically this is just the original post I made a year ago but updated with all the new divisions that joined this year. These are based off when the blogs are created so please forgive me if I made a mistake.

Generation Zero (October 2017 — August 2020)

Ikebukuro Division: Buster Bros!!! (Created October 24th, 2017)

Yokohama Division: MAD TRIGGER CREW (Created November 13th, 2017)

Shinjuku Division: Matenrou (Created December 4th, 2017)

Shibuya Division: Fling Posse (Created December 25th, 2017)

Osaka Division: Dotsuitare Hompo (Created October 28th, 2019)

Nagoya Division: Bad Ass Temple (Created November 25th, 2019)

Chuohku Ward: Party of Words (Created August 15th, 2020)

1st Generation (December 2020 — April 2021)

Harajuku Division: Alley Catz (Created December 7th, 2020) @harajukudivision (INACTIVE)

Kawasaki Division (formerly Akihabara): DayBreakers (Created January 16th, 2021) @kawasaki-division (INACTIVE)

Saitama Division: Femme Fatale (Created April 1st, 2021) @saitama-division

Shinagawa Division: CodeX (Created April 1st, 2021) @shinagawa-division

Ueno Division: Sakurai Clan (Created April 30th, 2021) @uenodivision

2nd Generation (May 2021 — September 2021)

Aoyama Division: Jet Set Trio (Created May 7th, 2021) @aoyama-division

Taitō Division: Blade Maiden (Created August 31st, 2021) @taito-division

Urayasu Division: Cherry Go Round (September 1st, 2021) @urayasu-division (INACTIVE)

Naha Division: Wild Shīnu (Created September 5th, 2021) @naha-division

Sapporo Division: Polar Knights (Created September 5th, 2021) @sapporo-division

Okinawa Division: Liberty Guild (September 27th, 2021) @okinawa-division

3rd Generation (October 2021 — December 2021)

Minato Division: Oculus (Created October 26th, 2021) @minatodivision

Chiyoda Division: Crimson Glow (Created October 28th, 2021) @chiyoda-divison (INACTIVE)

Sumida Division: Gilded Revolution (Created November 24th, 2021) @sumida-division (INACTIVE)

Akihabara Division: Otaku Corps (Created December 15th, 2021) @akihabaradivision

4th Generation (January 2022 — April 2022)

Fukuoka Division: MIHANASA (Created January 18th, 2022) @fukuokadivision1

Toyama Division: ECO BooN (Created February 12th, 2022) @toyama-division

Sendai Division: Kiya Kara (Created April 9th, 2022) @sendaidivision

Nagasaki Division: Thirteen (Created April 27th, 2022) @nagasakidivision (INACTIVE)

5th Generation (May 2022 — June 2022)

Edogawa Division: Wicked Requiem (Created May 3rd, 2022) @edogawa-division

Suginami Division: Sazanka Zombeez (Created May 17th, 2022) @suginami-division

Minato Division (2nd Team): R.I.P. Märchen (Created May 22nd, 2022) @minato-division03

Akihabara Division (2nd Team): Pixel Syndicate (Created May 22nd, 2022) @akihabara-division03

Meguro Division: DOG STREET CLUB (Created June 10th, 2022) @megurodivision (INACTIVE)

Toshima Division: Inner Circle (Created June 10th, 2022) @toshima-division (INACTIVE)

Shizuoka Division: Silent Tragedy (Created June 23rd, 2022) @shizuokadivision

6th Generation (July 2022 — August 2022)

Chiba Division: MAD LYNX (Created July 26th, 2022) @chiba-division (INACTIVE)

Nerima Division: Vivid Angels (Created July 27th, 2022) @nerima-division (INACTIVE)

Koto Division: Toxic Love (Created July 27th, 2022) @koto-division (INACTIVE)

Miyazaki Division: Beautiful Nightmare (Created August 4th, 2022) @miyazaki-division

Nagano Division: Han’nya no Tsumi (Created August 6th, 2022) @nagano-division (INACTIVE)

Kobe Division: Lovesick (Created August 7th, 2022) @kobedivision

Kanazawa Division: Justice Shield (Created August 7th, 2022) @kanazawa-division

7th Generation (September 2022 — December 2022)

Gion Division: Hana No Joō (Created September 6th, 2022) @gion-division

Enoshima Division: Solar Siren (Created September 6th, 2022) @enoshima-division

Odaiba Division: Artificial Heaven (Created September 26th, 2022) @odaibadivision (INACTIVE)

Ōta Division: Birds of Prey (Created October 22nd, 2022) @ota-division

Nakano Division: BittASweetZ (Created November 3rd, 2022) @nakanodivision

Ginza Division: Last Judgment (Created December 22nd, 2022) @ginza-division

Saga Division: Bloody Divas (Created December 31st, 2022) @sagadivision

8th Generation (January 2023 — May 2023)

Nara Division: Miraitabi (Created January 19th, 2023) @naradivision

Katsushika Division: Death Row Block (Created February 1st, 2023) @katsushika-division

Hakodate Division: Kuma no ie (Created May 3rd, 2023) @hakodate-division

Setagaya Division: ENIGMA (Created May 12th, 2023) @setagaya-division

Chuohku Ward: Party of Words Tertiary Team (Created May 23rd, 2023) @nug-chuohku

Kumamoto Division: Strange Magic (Created May 28th, 2023) @kumamoto-division

9th Generation (Part 1) (June 2023 — December 2023)

Echizen Division: Clockwork Lament (Created August 25th, 2023) @echizen-division

Chiyoda Division (2nd Team): KURUNE INC. (Created August 29th, 2023) @chiyoda-division2

#hypnosis mic oc #hypmic oc #hypnosis mic #hypmic #hypnosis microphone #generations of divisions #divisions masterlist #femme fatale #codex #buster bros #mad trigger crew #fling posse #matenrou #dotsuitare hompo #bad ass temple #starlight specters #sakurai clan #jet set trio #blade maiden #liberty guild #oculus #otaku corps #wicked requiem #silent tragedy #lovesick #justice shield #mihanasa #kiya kara #eco boon #sazanka zombeez

[kanazawa-division]

Special Thanks!

We can’t have done this without all the talented and amazing people within our own Divisions so let’s give a proper thanks to everyone who’s helped put in the effort to make possible! Starting with our…

Staff

Kureha Koizumi — Camerawoman

Alexis Ward — Photographer

Kaoru Shinozaki — Videographer

Reiaki Suzubayashi — Makeup Artist

Kaiji Sano, Ramuda Amemura, Touya Kisaragi, Shuu Edogawa — Outfit/Costume Designers

Musical Performances

“86”

“Fleuret Oshiro”

“Fumio Shimizu”

“Sayaka Miyuki & Yuriko Kuromiya”

And finally, Security..

Saji Buranka

Vito Koi

Ted Bridges

We thank you for your hard work and services!

@saitama-division @arakawa-division @edogawa-division @minato-division03 @kobedivision @katsushika-division @suginami-division @minato-division01 @taito-division @enoshima-division @megurodivision @hakodate-division

#hypmic oc #hypmic #hypnosis mic #hypnosis mic oc #hypnosis microphone #kureha koizumi #kaoru shinozaki #reiaki suzubayashi #kaiji sano #ramuda amemura #touya kisaragi #shu edogawa #meari miracle #86 #fumio shimizu #sayaka miyuki #yuriko kuromiya #saji buranka #vito koi #ted bridges #alexis ward #staff #musicians #security #mr hypmic 2023 #mr hypmic event

[si-t-rda]

Taito-Ward, Tokyo, Japan/2022

#photography #japan photos #japan #japanpics #townscape #alleyway #architecture #buildings #art #tokyo street

[crazyfox-archives]

A pamphlet from Sensōji Temple (浅草寺) a.k.a. Asakusa Kannon (浅草観音), founded in 645 long before Edo was the shogunal capital or Tokyo the national capital, with the cover featuring a print of the temple by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重) dating to the mid-19th century

Acquired at the temple May 5, 1995

#buddhist temple #東京都 #東京 #tokyo #台東区 #taito ward #浅草 #asakusa #浅草寺 #sensoji #浅草観音 #asakusa kannon #japanese art #japanese prints #woodblock print #歌川広重 #utagawa hiroshige #pamphlet #ephemera #printed ephemera #paper ephemera #crazyfoxarchives

[udonangya]

台東区浅草１丁目の、そばうどん 文殊浅草店で、春菊天うどん、480円也。

Syungiku tempura udon noodles at Monjyu of Asakusa station, Asakusa Icchome, Taito ward, Tokyo.

#udon #うどん

[tokyowalking]

Sensoji Temple, located in Taito Ward, Tokyo Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple and shrine in Tokyo. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo, visited by approximately 30 million people annually.

#japan #japanese #japan travel #tokyo #japan vacation #japan trip #japan photos #tokyo tour #asakusa #tokyo japan #japanese culture #japanese art #street #sensoji #浅草寺 #浅草 #photograph #photography #film photography #original photographers #photographers on tumblr #photooftheday #my photos #photoshoot #photoshop #photographer #city #picture

[mamaito]

[Housamo] Chapter 13 - 3

[Ryota] "…"

[Maria] "I see, from the information you've given me, they are raising their man in arms in order to counteract what they deemed as a [weapon]-- Weaponizing said knowledge of various loops for their selfish reasons."

"And now they are spreading propaganda by choosing specific memories of war in order to hurt who they deemed as a trophy."

"A loop where in the past is a vivid memory of people hurting one another."

[Hanuman] "…"

[Hati] "… Just as she said, when push comes to shove, you're forced to take it into your hands and the ones who you call friends are not protected from it."

[Ryota] "…"

[Hati] "Do we trust you? Of course, we do.. I, too, know that you're all in good faith."

"However, if it was the opposite.. As for me personally, If ever I am in the position in which I am forced to take it into my own hands and choose between me and my friends, I will do it…"

"… This app's trophy has established a will to determine the outcome of it all, regardless of her chosen form and emotional scars, she has decided to move on forward regardless to finish it."

"But-- That is all in accordance to her memories that has remained of her before she disappears again into the world. How are you sure that she'll ever be successful as you say in accomplishing it?"

"… It is but a sad state of affairs for everyone involved. Whenever I [remember], I am always overwhelmed, out of breath and frightened."

"Because of that, before it can go unnoticed… The guild must go."

[Azazel] "… Even then, any member of that guild has been isolated by the community. In that case… It is only natural that we ought to lend a hand, isn't it so?"

[Ryota] "A-Azazel! I'm sorry for intruding! Long time no see."

[Maria] "Sir Azazel.. I agree. There is no returning back to peace at this point."

[Hati] "To what extent, Azazel! Are you fully aware that you're bringing us in immense danger?"

[Maria] "Pardon my intrusion, Hati. But we ought to respect sir Azazel's request to investigate the area."

[Hati] "Is there any point in investigating?"

[Azazel] "Of course, Maria. We must harvest what we can get."

"Still-- It is still worth a shot, does it not? Remember that this is still your home."

[Maria] "No, I do not mind. I-- I also recall everything in regard to the past loops."

[Hati] "… !? W-wait just a minute, Maria!"

"May I speak with you privately? When I spoke to others about what they remembered, they couldn't trust anyone anymore, and yet you still wish to trust them?"

[Maria] "Yes, I understand where I am going with this. That is why, I, too-- Do not wish the same results of what I recalled to happen anymore."

"I do not plan to let myself be stuck to the memories of the pain that everyone else was forced to remember."

"This will also be my first time to stand on my own two feet and fight out into the field."

"That is what my heart is saying, and that is why I must go forward."

[Gabriel] "…"

[Ryota] "…"

[Maria] "Ryota has also called out for me so for his sake as well-- I will also grant it."

[Ryota] "I wished for it? So you'd agree to a collaboration for my sake..?"

[Maria] "… Yes, we can talk about it later. As for you, Hanuman."

[Hanuman] "Hm? Ah- Yes, yes, that'd be me! I was in such a serious mood that my mouth was shut tight!"

[Maria] "Hanuman, there's a reason for this invitation from the very beginning. Even the headmaster as well, would like to grant your request."

[Hanuman] "Was my request been finally entertained? Then leave it to me! I shall do what it is for everybody!"

-- In Taito ward, Asakusa. A certain guild could be seen here.

The students walked the same streets as the Asakusa guild in order to get an advantage within the area of their school--

And once more with Kabukicho who has basically held a nonagression policy with the outside and has abstained.

Time and time again, an appeal for a collaboration with the Aoyama guild has been met with silence--

[Ryota] "What did you suddenly want to converse with us with, I wonder?"

[Gandharva] "I wasn't aware of your guild master back then, I apologize--"

"Seeing that prince Hanuman has been seeking help, the growing need for a collaboration is a must."

Seeing that the young prince and his companion are here, the artist-monk, Gandharva used a rather courteous tone towards them.

[Ryota] "I-in other words, I shouldn't call Hanuman without addressing him formally from now on..?"

[Hanuman] "I told you to quit with the princely stuff, Gandharva~ Stop trying to police Ryota on how he speaks to me!"

[Gandharva] "As the son of the god, lord Vayu.. Is it not right to do so?"

[Hanuman] "Come on, I wish to live carefree in tokyo and be addressed however one is pleased with, alright!"

[Ryota] "Ah, then from now on I won't be calling you lord Hanuman and say apologize, is that alright with you?"

[Hanuman] "Sure thing, Ryota! My ass itches each time I'm referred to as prince."

[Gandharva] "As I was saying, even I can do what he can do. So from now on you can rely on the Asakusa guild."

"Right now, you may bring one representative to go introduce yourselves to us."

As they talk, a line starts to form around the Asakusa's kaminarimon.* *(Thunder gate.)

[Ryota] "Why, if it isn't the kaminarimon. From what I remember.. The wind god and the thunder god were kept here."

Paper lanterns are seen hanging across the kaminarimon as two statues of buddha are oppositely pointing at one another according to Ryota's assessment.

Originally, it was said it could raise a storm of lightning onto the land and so the people have decided to enshrine the disaster with divine protection.

It is the reason why tokyo was able to build a barrier for it and since ancient times, the Asakusa has passed down this story since.

For some reaon, the legend from Asakusa seemed to be constantly talked about as it is believed that those who were from other worlds are to be their reincarnation and be sent here.

[Ryota] "Hm, huh.. The wind god? There seems to be a similar name to someone--"

[Hanuman] "The thunder god..? … D-don't tell me, Gandharva!?"

Hanuman recalled something as his body started to react with a sudden shudder, as though he's been struck by lightning itself. Involuntarily yelling the words out loud.

[Ryota] "W-what's wrong, Hanuman?"

[Gandharva] "That reminds me, I've spoken to the summoners guild master before--"

"From what I observed with my own eyes, within her is a rather dignified figure hailing from a country somewhere, similar to the thunder god, I presume?"

"… This Gandharva serves lord Vayu's son, Hanuman."

"However, it seems on this planet, the story of the divine protection is different."

"No matter who the previous thunder god was, lighting always follow as if to protect them, don't you think so?"

"In other words, this land's wind god and thunder god, as far as I am concerned, is implying that I am to serve another ruler."

"It seems for your sake as well, prince Hanuman, along with this friend of yours has received one."

"From now you'll be facing between Asakusa's Taito ward and Katsushika's Shibamata Taishakuten--"

[Ryota] "Taishakuten… Ah. Are you saying I'll be meeting someone there!?"

"… Huh, the thunder god? Even though it's a nice weather out today."

[Gandharva] "It is only natural for a servant to be thanking for clearer skies… That person better hurry."

Gandharva approached to where the sound was coming from, all the while scowling at the thought of the thunder god.

[Gandharva] ".. So it's the thunder god who you're after."

In Aoyama Cemetary, Shibuya. Majority of the people from the Aoyama guild are buried there.

Hati called out to the guards to come and accompany him while Maria has the face of the guild on her shoulders.

[Maria] "… The wind has picked up it's pace. Even though it is supposed to be clear as day."

[Hati] "Maria, I will be leaving you here and go on up ahead to search the perimeters. No one's going to be able to see you here."

"As for me, I have an appointment to go to so I will have to excuse myself. Be alert on your surroundings."

Worst thing that could happen is if there's a traitor amongst them within the number of members there are.

In order to protect Maria, Hati volunteered to keep on the lookout to the surrounding area.

[Maria] "Thank you for everything, Hati. I'm off."

[Hati] "If anything happens don't forget to call me-- See ya later, Maria. Take care of yourself."

[Maria] "Now then.. Sorry to have kept you waiting -- Sir Jacob."

[Jacob] "I did not mind it in the slightest, miss Maria-- I'm sorry to have called you out here when you're so busy."

[Maria] "No need to worry, if it's orders from the guild master itself then I must."

[Jacob] "… Even if you call me by that title multiple times, I have already relinquished that position."

"Surely, miss Maria.. You would be more suitable for the position as guild master."

"You have the iron will to push on in spite of the thorny path ahead of you."

"… Despite having the knowledge of the memories from past loops, you're still willing to move forward."

[Maria] "… Surely, that's just what you think of me."

"Everyone has their own road to conquer while others are stopped and can no longer continue."

Whenever someone approached me to tell me they disagree with my beliefs, I did nothing except smile back quietly.

[Jacob] "…"

[Maria] "Even so, there are still a collective of weak individuals who needs to be protected."

"No one out there wanted this situation. We and the group of angels are on the brink of collapse."

"Even their emotional support, sir Arsalan, has disappeared now. The entire Aoyama guild are harboring mixed feelings."

[Jacob] "… But you're not here to complain, I take it."

[Maria] "Yes-- Of course. It is as you say, sir Jacob."

"Even if I am the only one left standing, I will build it back up."

"Even if the Aoyama guild is to befall tragedy once more, I will still face it and build it back up again."

"But if it's for the weak, I will keep protecting the Aoyama guild no matter what."

"… Even if it meant I am to go forth and face the tragedy that'll await me."

[Jacob] "Miss Maria… Even if you say it is a home to go to--"

Just as Jacob was to finish his sentence, he raised his hand up into the air and a sudden flash of light emerges-- giving out a blinding spectacle.

The light resembled a evolutionary tree, acting like a lantern as it shows the people from the past--

A memory where those companions from the neighboring tokyo are gravely hurt, always meeting their demise multiple times.

Maria burned those memories of the once before Aoyama guild collapsing from the situation many times.

[Jacob] "My sacred artifact [Life in Eden] has shown the path."

"It's purpose is to keep the memories from crossing over to this world--"

Maria stared blankly at the tragedy she was shown and despite everything, Jacob still found time to smile."

The recallment of memories may have ended, the two still stood their ground.

None of them we're falling to their knees out of despair, nor did one of them looked away from the tragedy.

[Jacob] "Miss Maria. I, Jacob, have made my resignation clear.. But you're still refusing to acknowledge it."

Jacob pulled his phone out and with the voice recognition on, he called for the application.

[Jacob] "Transfer the position for guild master of the Aoyama guild to Maria."

Jacob held onto his phone and showed the message that his order was received.

[Maria] "… Sir Jacob--"

[Jacob] "Miss Maria… No, let me just call you Maria now. I lend you my good luck, to you and the entirety of Aoyama."

"I, too, will await the battle to come. The Aoyama guild's biggest obstacle is none other than it's own ideology."

"If ever I am to swing my fist, I doubt I will ever hold back to any companion in front of me."

"So for your sake, Maria, and to your Aoyama guild… I officially leave it in your hands."

[Maria] "… Huh? The Aoyama guild's.. biggest obstacle…?"

"The memory you've shown me can't be the reason for it's collapse.. Is it?"

[Jacob] "… Maria, you've seen it with your own eyes. I compiled every loop out there, every sad memory."

"I've seen you overcome anything for the sake of that home of yours. But-- There is one new threat out there."

"The reason for why I have dedicated my entire life to my fist is because of the former owner of this sacred artifact I possess."

"I have been waiting and wandering for so long, but I'm afraid this might be the last time I will be waiting as this looming threat rules over the angels from the opposite side of it's palace."

"As the days close in for the final confrontation, I've so far have been to various places, going on journeys in order to polish my skills--"

At that moment, the thunder god comes running in above the sky and everyone's field of view suddenly became shrouded in darkness.

With the cellphone still in hand vibrating an emergency warning, it then started giving out instructions in finding refuge.

[Shiro] "In the end, we were made to evacuate our safety zone and be prone for potential app battles."

"If a natural disaster is going to occur then we should seriously look for a stable building to take shelter in..!"

[Kengo] "Still, is there really heavy rain coming? I think it'll probably be crowded out in public."

At the south of Shinjuku, thunder clouds that are beating loudly could be seen through the sky making it's way to your direction.

[Kengo] "Geh, are you serious.. Th-those are some heavy rain clouds coming in! Yeah, I can see it from over south."

[Shiro] "… What did you say?"

When Shiro looked up to see the sky, he could see large clouds approaching from the south--

[Shiro] ".. Wait. Somethings wrong. It shouldn't be approaching this much for us to see it."

As a cloud approaches from where the tokyo bay is, Shiro starts to become suspicious at it continues to drift to the southeast direction.

-- Then droplets. A few more drops in, and after that, the group has asphalt from under their feet multiplying--

["Ah, it's already here."] ["… Hm? This is--"]

[Maria] "… Rain? Even though the weather forecast said--"

[Jacob] "Maria, your sacred artifact is out in the open! You musn't expose it to the rain!!"

[Maria] "… Sir Jacob? I understand, I'll go open the app--"

[Jacob] "No need, just hurry!!"

Maria's sacred artifact started to cast a light and the growth of thorns were suddenly concealed by the one hovering above the sky.

[Maria] "… The application won't let me use my sacred artifact. Is this--?"

[Jacob] "This is no ordinary rain, this-- Is someone's skill."

[Maria] "… How could this be! Hati and the others would've reported to me about the danger!"

Hati and the others would have sent a message in regards to the dangers of the rain to Maria by now. But at that moment--

[Stranger] "Ah-- The end of this world, at the mercy of it's rain. My master sends his condolences, heheh, ahahah…!"

[Both] "… Kh!?"

A figure appears out of nowhere in the Aoyama cemetery that Maria and Jacob immediately began to position themselves for battle.

[Maria] "No one should've been able to know our whereabouts-- This sensation, how on earth-- Huh!?"

"That silhouette, it.. It can't be!?"

[Jacob] "… That voice, it can't be, to think you'd have the audacity to copy his own voice, come into the light."

Both of Jacob's hands rested at his sacred artifact in preparation for the infinite, as they wait for the light to arrive, he started to write in the shape of the number eight--

[Jacob] "Just as I thought, this loop is the [Last Judgement] day--"

[Maria] "Is that right? The messenger of the end, Israfil!"

[Zabaniyya?] "Lamentable beings, how pitiable it must in the lord's eye that none of you have earned nothing in his favor…"

"It is I, Israfil. Along with the rain's affection, the messenger of the end has also appeared."

"So please, witness it with your own eyes the destruction that's about to come-- Heheh… Heh, Ahahahahah!!"

As Shiro strikes back at the rain, he finds nothing that could be considered dangerous at it was as fragile, and yet he couldn't help but find it strange.

Upon observing the rainfall further, he concluded that it feels different than usual.

Shiro found it odd that when the rain touches any surface, it starts to spread out further-- Then he remembered something.

[Shiro] "This is--!"

It wasn't unusual for some to enter inside, but Shiro can't help but feel that someone else is there with them.

From the time when Yog-Sothoth's seal was peeled off and memories of that individual came rushing him, it was that similar feeling--

[Shiro] "Ito, Kengo! This is no ordinary rain-- We're being attacked by someone's ability!"

["We're being attacked by someone's rain ability?"] ["Even though this is a closed off domain!?"] ["No, wait, this was similar to that one time--!"]

[Therian Student] "… Hm?"

[Otherwordly Ruler] "-- What's wrong? You suddenly stopped using your sacred artifact."

[Therian Student] "No, it's nothing.. Must be my imagination."

"…"

"-- Just as I thought! I must be feeling weak.. It's all in my head!"

"This app's closed off domain must be expanding-- I've already used my sacred artifact!?"

[Otherworldly Ruler] "What'd you just say..!? Stop saying stupid things--"

".. No way. It really did say you've used it, even though you haven't yet!!"

[(Could it be that it's the same one?)] [(No, what if I'm wrong--!?)]

As you were thinking, the rain gradually worsened and the chance of escaping was null void.

[Shiro] "… Kengo! Ito is--!"

[Kengo] "On it, leave it to me, Shiro! Sorry if I'm about to go rough on ya, Ito--"

Kengo held Ito in his arms and over his shoulders. He started to make a break for it on the roof of the building.

[Kengo] "Urryyaa! … Take this!!"

Ito was then thrown out from the rain's range.

She was fortunate, as the rain's number one priority was to get in contact with Ito's body by appearing as not so subtle rain.

["Shiro!"] ["Kengo!"] ["You two--!!"]

[Both] "It's coming!!"

They were both engulfed by the unnatural rain-- And then it started to inflict harm.

[Shiro] "Gh.. Guh..!"

Shiro's self started to fade and found it hard to think, and for the second time, he wondered the reason for concealment of Shinjuku in the first place.

At that time, Shinjuku consisted of six districts, and from outside of these walls, many would send transients in.

Many during those times held the concept of [one who hold's authority] in amass numbers. The app's closed up domain, too, was no different.

Because of it, the app's sacred artifact had the ability to exercise it's will.

[Shiro] "If.. If no one ever yearned for it. This tokyo would've-- Aaahh!?"

The rain's ability did not overlook both Shiro and Kengo as it downpoured over their bodies.

[Kengo] "Kh, Th.. Isn't this a bit too hot? My body's growing weaker--!"

The battle of willpower has started and the two fight off the increasing heat covering their entire body.

There'd be no more pain, nor hatred-- But the overflowing love in it's place.

[Both] "Ah, Aaahhh--!?"

-- As the rain pour, from it's even elevated place of the skies is a being looking on at Tokyo.

With nothing but the brimming affection it disperses. Gazing with utmost affection at everything that's been created.

Everything was equally loved-- And feelings were surging through his eyes.

[World's Leading Representative] "-- I've come to love this world. I will wash away all of it's grief."

"Come.. And remember your beginnings in delight. For when there were no wars, nor wounds to be inflicted."

"For I am Wakan Tanka∞.. Where there is no limit nor exception I can't do--"

And so the skies gave them this individual, Wakan Tanka∞, holding him up as the rain dances around him.

His body brimming with love of the rain as it then conceals him back into the clouds, continuing to downpour onto Tokyo--

#translation #housamo #tokyo afterschool summoners

[city-cost]

Taken on a fine day last week as we walked from Asakusa to Kappabashi "kitchen town" in Tokyo's Taito Ward.

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