Now that I've gotten the newest character in DOAXVV (which is Reika for me FYI I'm in the DMM version), prepared the prompts for next week's AI art, and got myself a huge cup of cold (not iced) milk tea... let's Anime and music!!

Haha okay for Anime at least this will be a long afternoon and we better finish this on time I gotta watch some TrySail livestream in the evening. *giggles* Also, no "important announcement" so far for (happy birthday by the way) Lynn-san which isn't just marriage so thank goodness, we get to enjoy single her for another year. *laughs* Don't jinx it, she isn't seen on social media yet today. *cringe*

Okay don't think too much me think of next week which will be shorter LMAO and let's!

As in from last week. Yeah, they creamed so much at how cool Sebastian was. You know, fighting off a German battalion by himself. *giggles* Well, in this new episode (#KuroshitsujiWitch09) we have more of the action to talk about, so let's remind ourselves how powerful the Phantomhive family is even with less than half a dozen people in total. Yup, we are talking about... everyone it seems. The gang's initial plan as from Ciel is that Finnian will be the one carrying the actual package, while Snake and Baldo will be carrying a fake. I mean, it's not that hard as long as the kids have s*x- Wait. *laughs* Let's try again. It's not that hard as long as Ciel is in Sullivan's clothes, and she is well wrapped such that the dogs will detect Sullivan's smell... is towards Ciel which... Well, this is where I don't know how balanced these two sides of the path are. Either way, the German side has enough to fight so far. Wolfram is no one to be trifled with, easily beating up Baldo even though he was smart as a soldier enough to set up snake traps (as told by Emily lol) and create a makeshift grenade, still could not beat German's finest beast of a soldier, managed to dodge a bullet from Ciel at close range! Yeah, I know Sebastian is madness but he hasn't released his powers yet so calm down. *giggles* On the other side, Finnian ran so fast the soldiers just gave up, and then he just jumped off a cliff and no soldier would do that, so they just got sniped all according to Meirin's gun. *dabs* Ironically, the leader was smart enough to take another route to try to ambush them, and here's where Tanaka riding on Finnian's shoulder came to help. *laughs* (I know right, don't ask, these are questions even the animation team can't answer) And oh boy I know Tanaka is already MVP every episode just this season alone as long as he goes "ho ho ho" on his teacup in his chibi form, but damn, cutting a bullet in half? WHAT EVEN IS HE??? *giggles* You don't want to know. *laughs* What you ALSO don't want to know is that they drew the nepotism card. *laughs* With Baldo and Snake unable to reach Ciel in time and considering fighting Wolfram with just his gun might be hard lol should've brought the mustard gas sample, someone else came to save the day but... WHO ARE YOU?? *laughs* All in all... I kind of forgotten how drawn out is this battle of just leaving the forest. Yeah, not unlike WWII, but still. *cringe* Haha anyways, we are still far from done yet the Queen will have to wait for a bit but with Diederich's arrival, I would assume that the Queen's Army might be on their way, so this will make all of this conspiracy simpler. Well, Sebastian got to tone it down if so, or else... it'll be chaos when we let him berserk. Hey, even in lore we aren't even close to talking about how Ciel's dad died, so let's not use too much of our trump card yet. I know right, pulling the dad's friend card, dude. What next? Well I want more Lizzy fighting but heck, don't think that's going to happen again. *sob* BUT MORE TANAKA-SAN?!! WE ARE SO BACK *laughs*

P.S. "I had some real bad experiences with snakes in Arizona, but they're damn cool when they are your allies!" Okay Baldo just shut your mouth. *laughs*

P.P.S. "They've got a good soldier." Oh Wolfram you have no idea that every servant in the Phantomhive family is a good soldier. *giggles* Who's going to tell him though, amirite fellas? *dabs*

Hey Osanai Yuki? I think they did, 3 years later. Is that not more cringe than asking for that or what? *cringe* Anyways, in this new episode where one chocolate a day is quite enough lol and I'm here having a laugh (#Shoushimin19), yeah, we are essentially unable to move but be able to have a treat once a day. Well, this is once per episode, so let's see how far we got. I assume that they are drawing parallels from the incident 3 years ago to the one Kobato encountered recently which landed him in hospital, so let's talk about what is similar. Firstly, we do not know who hit them. I know that is blatantly obvious, but if it's anyone the victim and witness will know of, then it looks like Kobato has been deceived or even geared against knowing of this, as Osanai has doubted when he went to talk to both of them, Hisaka and Fujidera in case you forgot. It's a minivan we know, and the path which it can take over there is limited since there isn't a junction until the convenience store down the road, and even though there's a grass path one could take by the river, the path is blocked on high tide which was also what happened that day. So where did the van go? I don't know. *laughs* Just like how Osanai got the video footage even 3 years ago was weird, so don't ask me. *giggles* Yeah this was a time where Kobato was just curious, he didn't bother to inquire into Osanai's... occult methods of obtaining evidence for the crime she witnessed, and he's still straight. *laughs* Okay, he did give some alternate perspective which I would know is the crux of solving any mysteries *dabs* so yeah, he can be kept around. *giggles* Secondly, which brings us to the video footage. The van isn't found on the only way it could have left the riverside road. It can't have disappeared, so where could it have gone? I guess we can assume we can't have gotten back to the scene of the crime that fast, but Osanai did also walk down the path further from the riverside after she saw Hisaka, so maybe she could not have noticed? Yeah, but I'd also like to think that the driver did not have access to the key to unlock the path to the river, otherwise we have people easy to blame right about now. So they could only have done it in time, before some dude could lock it up? Feels like it. *giggles* Thirdly, and this is the most important so far, is the trust they have for each other, which basically wraps the flashback into itself. Kobato shared the info he knew when investigating himself before he joined forces... or the other way around I don't know lol, with Osanai Yuki whom he just talked to in the library that one day. Did the girl reciprocate and give him a kiss- Wait. *laughs* Did she share back her info to him so he can think of other possibilities? *silence* Well, for now, let's just say they did. which brings Kobato to his next deduction: There was someone walking with Hisaka, and Fujidera wasn't going to tell him. Hmm.... *shrugs* All in all... yeah Kobato, why can't I still meet with Yomiya Hina? *laughs* Okay you get the joke, and not like Osanai is desperate or anything, but hey, which also is shown from the trailer, they are trying to show this dynamic of a "business friend" relationship, I suppose. Hey, I knew of Hololive's Hoshimachi Suisei and Sakura Miko-chan, I know who they are. *giggles* Anyways, this has gotten interesting and rather obvious not every evidence they picked up is true, so it's up to Kobato to make things up. *laughs* Okay deduction isn't making things up, it's pulling all the truths and seeing which is most probable. Or yeah, we be guessing. *giggles* How does all this draw in parallel to the incident in present day? Only one way to find out by watching next week. Seriously though, why did this dude have a female caretaker? I know she isn't some hot chick or anything but still. *laughs* 

P.S. "It's for Isawa-san." OH SHIT haha shout out to the first season's lore "You're a piece of shit, you know that?" Oh, talking about Osanai Yuki? You are complimenting her, right? *dabs*

P.P.S. "What would you think if I told you that you're being vain and self-congratulating?" OOF haha hey Kobato isn't that smart okay he just likes mysteries

Would she even be surprised? Would I end up being disappointed? Not really so far it looks like for this second season. *giggles* Because even with this new episode you are your own mom haha what (#AharenSanS208) and I will make this clear in a bit, but seriously though, how much of a romance series is this now, season one? *laughs* I know right, this is so unreal. There are more unreal stuff in this series I would talk about, but ditching your classmates for Christmas? Based. *giggles* Still, they did hold a birthday party for Aharen-san there and this all started when Raidou learned from Ren-kun that hers is up soon... without telling us that his is also on the same day? This is Anime inception alright. *giggles* Still, why they gave each other life-sized Raidou is more puzzling to me lmao so Raidou is narcissist? *laughs* Then again this is creepy already, so I won't ask more. I also won't ask about how the couple managed to spend Christmas together... indoors haha yeah that was a problem huh, as Raidou found out she wasn't feeling well, would rather spend time with her taking care of her fever than you know, having a fever of a time outdoors and then we have to call an ambulance which sounds worse. But now that I think about it, maybe bringing her home and not leaving afterwards would make a real terrible excuse when you aren't the life-sized doll she was hugging on her bed- Wait. *laughs* Is this what the author was going for, just for this bit? It's a good bit. *giggles* Raidou got found out somehow, and since Ren and Eru are outside, this can only mean the dad (which damn thank goodness we didn't get that lol uh I mean...) or the mom, and an understanding one, is the point I'm making. She knew of Raidou already and I wouldn't be too surprised if there's a life-sized doll in my room my parents would've figured out we have a special relationship (haha and that's why I don't just buy those body pillows) but TWO OF THE SAME GUY?? That's too much. *laughs* Speaking with the mom though did Raidou then realize Aharen-san here has aspirations of going to be an art teacher, and even though after high school they will go in different paths, they will still be together, just like the opening theme song for the first season, go listen to that. *wink* All in all... that mom is us by the way. And if you aren't crying like her by now, you should stop watching this because WHAT IS THIS WHOLESOMENESS haha also not to surprise you right about now, Reina is her mom. *laughs* Yeah as in the credits, Inorin voiced the mother because would you even notice the difference? MILF ALERT HAHA okay me can we not. *laughs* This series has so far continued to press on to show us more of the couple and their struggles here and there and of course the lovely times as usual and the misunderstanding of the jokes, but you be sure we aren't here for the latter no more. How will this season end even? I mean, based on Anime experience? Valentine's Day is coming in the timeline so... Kisses maybe? It has been a while, remember? *wink*

P.S. "Is there anything you want for a present, Ooshiro-san?" Wait, what? *laughs* I thought we were giving a present to Aharen-san? "Yeah. I guess I'm being kind of obvious. I'm thinking about a gift." BRUH *laughs*

P.P.S. "The taiyaki shop?... What Aharen-san really wants is to speculate on azuki stocks!" WHAT? *laughs*

[AHAREN-SAN COMPILATION BECAUSE SHE WAS SO CUTE THIS EPISODE~!!]

Thank goodness this is a travel-based slice-of-life series so we will just cut out the time Kiriyama had to copy someone else's homework. *laughs* In this new episode where summer is not yet over until I say so haha it has barely started now anyways (#mono08) also the paranormal stuff CAN WE JUST NOT TALK ABOUT THOSE FOR A WEEK?? GEEZ. *laughs* Well, looks like we can't but first, the summer holidays. They are about to end, and Kiriyama hasn't touched on it yet. *giggles* Study session, anyone? Oh, this is not a show about cute girls. *laughs* This is a show about cool girls though, so that's how I explain them melting under the hot weather. But seriously though, Kiriyama or Shikishima? I mean, the latter said she was a beginner and proved my dropped jaw wrong so... *laughs* (FYI learning the first thing which is the Ollie will take you up to a year, before even riding a half pipe) Coming back though, we are NOT going to talk about skateboarding even in the rehearsal in a nearby mountain road which is ironic, because all the author needed to do is just slot this black cat of a comic artist in (Get it? Because Kurokuma-) and we aren't even talking about her cat which how dare you fights with Taishou for some reason... Yeah, you get the idea. We just don't have to imagine things, huh. Remember they invited a spirit back to Akiyama's place and she had to send them back? That was a thing. *cringe* All in all... I can understand why were's 26k+ comments on social media last night when this aired now. (Compared to "HibiMeshi" which aired at the same time? You don't want to know- 6k. *laughs*) (To be fair the latter was an Anime original, and this was from the author of "Yuru Camp") Still, the skateboarding part is refreshing to look at and talk about compared to whatever Kurokuma-sensei keeps bringing onto the table which is just herself and it freaks me out too lol hey tell me the animators didn't draw those shadows in, okay? *giggles* Anyways, great episode, but once again, this is still all over the place, so I really wonder if there is any conclusion to even this season alone. I don't know much just like I don't know much about this series and Japan anyways, so we'll have to watch to see what's next. Hopefully not ghosts we need to take a break from those. I'm getting even more tired for no reason. *cringe*

P.S. "We've only been taking paranormal shots. We haven't been using the camera for any action shots." Haha yeah shout out to the past few episodes and can we not talk about that right now? I'm getting the chills. *cringe*

P.P.S. "Seems like there's no c***roaches in Hokkaido." Yes that is true when you have overall cooler weather because in the tropics where I live everywhere there's- Let's not talk about it. *laughs*

Hey, if the cousin is going I'm also going bowling. *laughs* That's a GTA IV joke no one will get you guys aren't that old unlike me- In this new episode where the chameleon never changes its colours haha can you at least not name it Pochi though (#HibiMeshi08), we are greeted with a colourful cast of characters, so I'm glad no one else but Nana-chan knows of her pet. *laughs* I'm sure they know, adding to the list of weird stuff about Nana-chan. *giggles* And as if this intro isn't bad enough, I'll give you more because remember the sister? Yep, that hipster of a Runa-chan? She is afraid of it. Pochi, I mean. *laughs* And no surprise, Mako-chan just didn't know it is not a dog. And if they are hiding on a plant behind them and looking at your shiny earrings so much so they want to stick their tongue at it... I promise you we are talking about a green chameleon here, so don't get any other ideas, people. *laughs* Still, I would believe it'll end up with the sister screaming so thanks anyways we got the fanservice we can move on. Just... don't show your pet to Mako-chan, Nana. *laughs* Actually, maybe show her first so she will remember to NEVER visit your place even if the guys want to do a study session there. *giggles* Speaking of, maybe they should have considering the club room's air conditioner is broken. Well, let's not say that, but if you press the button a thousand times and it isn't working, I'm sure it's not getting any cooler. No, like, not Shinon cooler. *laughs* We will touch on why in a bit but this is ALL definitely because of her, the girls ended up not staying indoors anyways, ALSO because of her- Shinon-chan what good have you ever done to this group of people? *laughs* Okay, getting the club going, that at the least, and the trip previously. Yeah yeah, she makes mistakes. And now the girls have to help the Agriculture Club to harvest their crops? BRUH. *laughs* Hey, who knew farming could be so uh, fun? Haha I better not promote this, not with this hot weather. *giggles* Still, true to the formula of this series, they got some vegetables back as a reward so far, so it's not surprising to see them make full use of it. From fruit punch using the watermelon to tempura (and yes it doesn't have to be meat) to even shaved ice since that's how they ended up having to do this as they had the refrigerator on loan, this is a great time. No summer festival stalls, no fireworks, but still, a great time. Thanks to Shinon-chan who just forgot about the air-con maintenance. *laughs* All in all... yeah I like these girls more. *laughs* I know, it's quirky, it's weird sometimes, but this is more true to the formula we all know and love that's the slice-of-life genre which I never get tired of, so maybe this is better than whatever hot weather it is out there. Thank you, milk tea, couldn't have done all this without you. AND... I AM DONE FOR THE WEEK! *laughs*

[Moeno Azuki no Meshi Umashi! Someone emptied out the watermelon so they could put the other fruits inside, and it's not them. *giggles* But yeah, this is my combination... if we remove the host. *laughs* No seriously, how if Kakuma Ai's voice living rent-free inside my brain I can't even- Oh, I gotta pay her an allowance lol. And yes, Saya-chan staring into my soul pouring that bottle of cider in is *chef's kiss* hehe]

P.S. "You know I'm not great around Pochi, so make absolutely sure you don't let him out!" Uh, about that... *laughs* "I guess Nana-chan's sister doesn't like dogs?" Uh, about that... *laughs*

P.P.S. "Tsutsuji, do me too." WOAH WOAH haha but yes, will do. *giggles* NO NO FBI THEY ARE OF LEGAL AGE *laughs*

[SHOWER SPECIAL!!! Haha we gotta take this too? I just want to talk about their let down hair- You have been warned. *giggles*]

(*Links to Apple Music Japan, in English where applicable, of current year unless specified)

SIX LOUNGE wins because they are so safe in their melodies, I had no trouble giving a couple of songs even if it's just 2 of them because honestly saying? The long scream at the final track of an intro? I'm not going to listen every time. *laughs* Cider Girl performed better definitely and it's no surprise and I should follow them now haha, I kind of nailed the most popular song in the list and yes it was brainwashing good as I did on release date, and then the rest I tried to give more chance, thankfully not the past single songs which still failed to catch my attention- And that's why they are those artists I only listen per album. *giggles*

I may be critical of them but I tell you, this is the best feels of rock music I've heard all month. This is NOT going to happen next month, I guarantee you.

(*From Twitter/X; Information accurate as of writing)

Welp, I guess I'll listen to GLIM SPANKY after I'm done listening to Ikimonogakari's live selection today. *laughs* Yup, today, they are doing this every day till next weekend and I don't know why. Hotaka-san isn't even here anymore. *giggles*

Anyways, way more news compared to last week and I'm sorry for talking about track lists I'm sure you can figure it out yourself, but yeah, if you aren't doing anything at night since Thursday, maybe tune in to Ikimono's lives, I have watched some of them ever since I remember... Ever since I remember them as I have watched them before. Yup, just not the recent ones. Not since Hocchi left. *laughs* You will see a trend if you watch them.

(*Release type in square brackets, else assume single song release)

Wait, this is it? OOF this month is going to be ROUGH haha no really, not even Skream gave me anything. Hey Apple Music, you want to help recommend new releases? And if all else fails, maybe this will be a good time to revisit Hololive character songs once again as I have said for months now. *giggles* It just takes a lot to find their songs, so if I'm not lazy or tired from work, I'll do it. Watch me. *dabs*

Man, Twitter/X has been down sometimes in the past week, it's getting annoying, really. I'm glad I missed some of the periods because I'm at work on weekdays, but damn are some of the others in the weekends just... bad. AND Elon wants to merge this with Tesla? Bruh. *laughs* Okay he is boring so let's talk about next week! Hehe yes, if I can get the Buyee package coming that'll be great but I am waiting literally for the one thing so MAYBE I WRITE A KIND EMAIL TOMORROW (lol) or maybe not I think I can wait and then burn all the money on shipping like I always do. *giggles* Because next week, I might worry that I may not enjoy the new Rune Factory game and end up just playing Blacksmith Master all weekend again. Let's hope not. *laughs* See you guys next time then, and until next time... I wish I interlocked my fingers with Ten-chan and her saying "suki" to me as if I was Nan-chan in the TrySail livestream earlier. *silence* One can dream. *sob*

P.S. Come on Buyee NOW then you give me vouchers for Mercari purchases? Where were you when I did this last weekend? *sigh* I am not doing this again lol