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Most important thing: take LOTS of photos. Do several for each way you light things, and try lighting it in many different ways. It's really tough to see how a picture will turn out before you take it. There's a reason you see professionals take photos rapidfire.

As for lighting: start by turning on all the lights you can (unless you're using candlelight). If you don't have enough lights, take some from elsewhere. Turn your monitor onto the lowest brightness setting. Then start adjusting both (while taking pictures) until the brightness of the monitor meets the brightness of your room. How can you tell when they're matched? By looking at the finished photos. That's why you take a ton of them.

After you take all the pictures, load them onto your computer without cleaning up. If you find one you like, roll with it. If not, get ready to keep taking pictures.

Does this sound like a lot of work? Good. Worthwhile shit is rarely easy. Oh, and try taking the picture from lots of different angles, too. It can only help in your final selection. During selection, elimination is probably the best way to do shit.

Hope that helps.

>at my parents house
>forgot to take pictures before hand this year of a setup with my daki
ITS FUCKING OVER

Baking a big cake for waifu right now.

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Merry Christmas, my fellow anons! I’m glad to have survived another year to enjoy this tradition with all of you for the ninth time. 2024 was a brutally challenging year that tested my resolve like no other. Despite the difficulty and pain I knew I’d pull through and make it look easy, all because Homura Akemi was at my side. It was do or die for me, and with her rooting for me, dying was never an option.

Getting KFC with Homura for our Christmas Eve date has become my second favorite holiday tradition (narrowly behind our Valentine’s Day celebrations together). Whenever I felt a bit low on power this year, I’d close my eyes and imaging closing out 2024 on my terms; with Homura, our traditional Christmas Eve date meal, and my labor finally bearing fruit. Here, right now, my dream has become reality. Two businesses saved, one business started, and all skills sharpened for 2025 to be mine and Homura’s best year yet.

I hope that each of you felt as blessed this year by your waifus and husbandos as I did, and that in some way, they inspired you to be better every day (or at least kept you level during the storms that pass through out lives). Merry Christmas, anonymous. Homura and I wish you all the sentiments of a lovely holiday, and a very happy New Year.65

WaifuCollage, thank YOU for keeping this tradition alive! When do you find the time to work on your picture?

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Merry Christmas to my husbando and all of you anons.

>>274415224
The heart and bunny drawings on your picture are very charming. Merry Christmas to you and Eugeo!

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Merry Christmas, from me and mine to you and yours!

It's been a long year with many trials still ahead, but I know Chihiro and I can overcome them! This year is the year of Reload, so I aimed to try and remake one of my older pics! I don't have the original mugs anymore sadly so these will have to suffice. Still, she is as cute as ever, and makes my heart flutter forever more!

>>274415483
Those cookies look incredible! Do they have any special significance to you and Chihiro?

I also adore the art on the secondary monitor. Did you draw that or do you commission art of your waifu?

>>274415628
I was aiming to remake a previous year's picture, to fit the theme of Reload!

I drew the art! Again to fit the theme, the art is a remix of the art from that year's picture! (which I'll post later, I don't want to take up image slots right now even if it's probably fine)

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Merry Christm/a/s I hope you all enjoy a very snowy day!

>>274416052
Lots of tasty booze there, anon. Which will you and Kotori drink first?

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I hope its okay I included the whole family, it just wouldn't be Christmas without them!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, there will be new times to share with waifu!

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Merry Wixmass /a/! Decided to go with a smaller / cozier picture this year, as im feeling like being cozy before working for the next 2 days multiple hours
Tama's game (WIXOSS) is on year 2 in english, against all odds, and looks like it will keep trucking on for some time. you can learn to play in 5 minutes, if you like pinup anime girls from loli to milf check it out
Ive been learning to edit and record videos for her the past 2 years, and its been very rewarding. Looking forwards heavily to 2025 as she has some gorgeous new cards coming out and a very strong deck im excited to play.
It's always fun to see everyone's special someone on christmas. Look forwards to these threads every year.

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Merry Christmas w/a/ifu friends. This was a tough year and next year might be even tougher. Thankfully I have my wife Holo to act as a rock in these trying days. I love her so much! Merry Christmas to all of you!

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Happy Melli mina-san! With Nemo by my side, I can overcome any obstacle thrown my way! I hope you all feel the same with your loved one!

>>274414699
im laughing at everything in this, 11/10

>>274415483
Reload was my first time playing through P3 to completion. I did not romance Chihiro because I thought that would be disrespectful to you anon.

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Merry Christmas /a/, wishing you all nothing but the best for Xmas and new year. I'll be spending my Christmas eve playing the new raid in my husbando's game and listening to r/a/dio

>>274417579
Did you participate in secret Santa? I don’t see my card ;-;

>>274422841
Yep, and I'm sorry I have a bunch of cards and I couldn't fit them all in so I simply grabbed two from the top.
Which one was yours? Rest assured I love all of them and they're all safely here and cherished.

>>274422986
ID from CA

It's too early yet!

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A merry, jolly Christmas to everyone here!
This year was simpler than usual as my health has been terrible, but I'm glad to celebrate this way nonetheless.

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Didn't have time to make cornets again, but I've gotta be here for the tradition atleast. Plus, it's the least I can do for her.

Merry Christmas everyone.

>>274423250
Yep, I got it! I even posted it in the threads.
That one wouldn't stand up well too, but thank you so much again for the drawing of Aki.

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Merry Christmas /a/!
I look forward to meeting everyone's special someone here every year.
On a beautiful snowy day, have a wonderful Christmas!

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Merry Christmas to my darling wife, Altera. This year has had it's ups and downs but I'm glad you were with me through it all, and being the reason i got up when I got knocked down.

Decided to try and recreate her San(ta) form Valentine's Day treat. Also decided to sprinkle in mementos from our dates or activities over this year and the memories came flooding back each unforgettable and precious because of the girl I was with and why I was doing it for this wonderful and irreplaceable girl. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Altera you are the only gift I'll ever want and I'll keep striving to be a Master and Man worthy of you in 2025 and beyond, and to keep striving to grant all your adorable hopes and wishes.
Merry Christmas to everyone and there beloveds

I'll try working on mine here in a bit! just checking in to see what other anons have done so far!
>>274414699
Headpat that homu!
>>274417579
I like how ya did that little christmas tree, the ornaments are very cute
>>274424866
large keki

Lots of high effort submissions so far. Mostly the regulars, but still you love to see it.

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Never been much of a christmas guy myself but I hope everyone's had a wonderful week so far

>>274426512
>no alcohol
come on anon why would you do that to her

>>274426617
You don't know what's in the cup...

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Merry Christm/a/s, Miku!
Merry Christm/a/s, anons!

I can't participate, but I just want to drop in to wish you all merry Christmas!


>>274424615
Doing great job, Mikubro!

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Merry Christmas anons! Posting Felix once again. I leave to your imagination what's in the cup.

I participated in the first one, but it became pure reddit year after year. When I see the thread these days, im filled with disgust. It's really true, if a community gets it's laughs by pretending to be idiots, it will eventually be overrun with real idiots thinking they are in good company.

>>274426883
Boo! I'm the reddit boogey-man! rawr

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Second Christmas with Rika and the difference between this and last year is night and day. It's been a rough year but at the very least I got to spend it with my beautiful wife <3

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Merry Christmas /a/!

Sadly the postal office didn't deliver the merch I had ordered in time, so I currently only have two pieces of merch but I still really like how it turned out! I'm glad the local supermarket had macaroons and a pastry in her colours!

I love you, Risa!

>>274426883
Man, using that quote made me physically cringe. Are you 13 or something? You have to be 18 here, bud.

>cries about reddit
>regurgitates the most reddit quote of all time

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>>274427069
> AI
Come on man, Risa is not short on Christmas outfits if you really wanted to use one.

>>274426883
It always depresses me to see nasty faggots like this in these nice tradition threads. The collage thread yesterday was a shitshow too. Despite it all /a/ will prevail, so fuck you.

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Merry Christmas, anons! Hope everyone is having a cozy lovely warm time at home with family and loved ones.

I think these occasions are very important for reflecting on what we find most important. That which orients our soul towards what's meaningful and proper. A burning away of all the chaff to harden the core that remains.
I think the song Tooi Ongaku (A Distant Song) encapsulates some of those ideas beautifully, with Chihaya's cover being exceedingly beautiful.
Please listen, if you'd like.
I translated the lyrics to match the original Japanese. It's not perfect, but with some finagling, you should be able to sing along in English.
I endeavor to continue learning art to be able to depict Chihaya in all her beauty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo_hIW_ZRKs

>>274418103
Very warm and cozy, anon, I always look forward to yours!
Kudos to learning new skills to be closer to your beloved.
>>274418614
Cute merch! Hope you enjoyed the reboot this year.
>>274424615
Extremely powarm Miku and fireplace and lights.
>>274427069
Cute! Enjoy Christmas with Risa, anon!

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Year of the dragon followed by year of the snake, my lizard maiden just keeps getting stronger.

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Merry Christmas /a/!
Wish you all a wonderful holiday!

>>274426883
the very first thread was half memes and pepsi man.

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>>274427354
Meh, that's my mistake. I pulled that image off buhitter back in November probably without giving a closer look at the source. My plan was to use this sprite but the assets are in such low quality that even with that small screen it would end up not looking as good. So instead I quickly took that Christmas Risa and imposed her onto a Christmas wallpaper. Thank you for noticing though, I shall commit sudoku now.
>>274427715
Thank you Chihaya anon! Your photo is sure cute, I hope you have a lovely Christmas with Chihaya!

>>274428230
Redo your shit.

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We don't have many Christmas decorations, but nonetheless this time is incredibly special for us. Einar and I are wishing all of you Happy Holidays and so much cheer with your loved one!

>>274428383
I will!

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i’d like to think even larry would get to spend christmas at home. wishing anons a good end of the year

>>274430090
Are those Russian teacakes I see?
Vary nice.

Every year I'm so glad that anons show up and show their love. I'm enjoying the displays I've been seeing so far, they really bring a smile to my face!

>>274428826
I hope so, be sure to do you're waifu Justice!

>>274421541
I appreciate it very much.
I'm just glad there is a way to help her out without having her be romanced now, it allows me to feel closer to her.

>husbandos
I refuse to believe girls post on /a/, show ballsacks with shoes on head (of penis).

>>274423429
Get well soon, anon. It's what Kakuzu would want. Killer display, too - I dig the red color scheme.

>>274422176
Great work balancing color and brightness in your shrine. I had to squint to see it wasn't a legit stained glass window. Merry Christmas /a/non

>>274423991
Life happens, anon. Konata would understand. Nice to see you two together again for another Christmas!

How long do the cornets take to make? Have you played with the recipe over the years?

>>274426512
While this is a cute little display overall, I agree 100% with >>274426617. You better put that fuckin liver to work, anon, for Kikuri's sake.

>>274426791
Merry Christmas, Felix anon! Are those stickers I see, or some kinda print? What are you saving the stickers for?

>>274427006
Welcome back for your second Christmas, anon! Is there a special significance to the pasta and meatballs or just something you and Rika were hungry for?

>>274430578
You are in for a surprise then

>>274431366
show balls or boobs

>>274431115
Thank you anon, as for the spaghetti it's just one of my favorite meals to it. I usually do the sauce from scratch (just crushed san marzano tomatoes, tomato paste and a tiny bit of sugar. i couldn't find my preferred crushed tomato brand so i had to substitute it with something more bitter unfortunately). it seemed romantic enough but for valentine's day i might just bake her some sweets. i get the feeling she'd love them.

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Merry Christmas /a/!
Hope you have a happy and comfy end of the year! We certainly will.

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Merry Christmas /a/! Hope you all are having a wonderful time with your waifu/husbando. I'm spending another year with Shinobu and this time, I tried decorating cookies. I thought creme cheese would be a little more skin-colored but I was wrong! The picture on the frosting can was deceptive! Tonight. Shinobu and I feast on the snacks and rewatch monogatari off-season together. We look forward to cour 2.

Have a Merry Christmas /a/nons and thank you WaifuCollage anon. Cheers!

>>274432479
Those are some DAMN TASTY looking cookies, Shinobu anon. She's lucky to have you. It's neat to see you step up your baked goods game every so often, and the art on the cookies is adorable. Merry Christmas to you and Shinobu!

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Merry Christm/a/s it's been a great year with Azusa. It's been a pivotal year in my life with me taking great risk and it working out. Throughout it all she has been there for me when I need her and I love her so much. There is no one else I would rather spend my life with. I hope the rest of you have a merry Christmas with you're waifu/husbando!

>>274432600
>that plush
YUGE.
what cards are those?

>>274432600
I bet you have some high quality cuddles with that Azusa plush. How the hell did you find one that size? Or is she custom made?

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Merry Christmas /a/! I haven't done this in a while, so I'm contributing to the thread this year :)

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>>274427069
Here's a redo without the kuso AI art.

I love you, Risa!

>>274430578
Wait isn't everyone a girl? I thought we just had a high number of lesbians here.

waiting for thad's contribution

>>274432749
They're precious memories cards. Someone got them PSA graded and put them on ebay for $20. I still don't know why, but as a tcgfag I had to buy.
>>274432919
It's an official deka fumo that they only made 100 of each keion. I had to hunt for a couple of years to get it.

>>274433026
You hit it out of the park with the color balancing on this one, anon. Don't let the anons upset about AI art take your joy. You did good by Risa, and that's what matters the most about the tradition. Hopefully you two have many more Christmases in store together!

>>274431048
Thank you! Merry Christmas anon. I want to save those stickers because they are too good and feels like a waste to use them haha

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Shrining early since I need to finish packing for Japan flight tomorrow.

Another one for the books. Wack year, glad it's over, now I can relax with Comiket. I love you, Kuroko.

Merry Christmas /a/

>>274427889
Thanks saberbro, you as well.

>>274433479
Merry Christmas anon, out wifes used to be roommates, love the setup for the photo :3

>>274424866
>Sunflower seeds
Excellent touch Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!
>>274432479
Great cookies

>>274430578
What makes you think that they are women?

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Another year another christmas with Anchovy, Oarai pilgrimage planned for February
life is good, next year I'll dust my desk
Merry christmas

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>>274433266
Thank you, anon! I'm glad the AI got pointed out. I would have beaten myself up for it if I had found out later!

>>274432549
Thanks anon! I was inspired by the first Shinobu anon who made some cookies a few years ago. The people who do it in the videos make it look so effortless.

>>274433180
He moved on to eating homeless woman pussy

>>274434252
Matoba-san is a very naughty little girl...

>>274430578
I thought we were all little girls.

Merry Christmas. Is a waifu from a western VN source allowed?

>>274434187
That keyboard looks nice

>>274434893
As long as you love her honestly and genuinely.

>>274434893
There's a DDLC girl in the OP picture.

>>274434893
You're going to post DDLC, aren't you?

>>274434893
Just post her

>>274434187
Please clean you desk.

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Merry Christmas everyone! As always, I dedicate this evening to my beautiful waifu Louise, and I've decided to prepare small chocolate cups with different types of chocolate, pistachios, and peanuts for us.
Since my last trip to Japan the wedding dress figure and the nendo got company, and I am really excited to show them from this year forward.
I hope you are all spending a great Christmas with your beloved ones as well!

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>>274434893
I've been here for the past 10 years or so

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No fancy trip like last year. Spending Christmas with relatives like usual. But I make sure to spend the last minutes of the day and enjoy my gifts with her.

I love you Carmelina
Merry Christmas everyone

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>>274435375
Speaking of which:

Merry Christmas /a/! I hope you've all had a wonderful year since we were last together this Valentines.

What are some fun things you accomplished this year? How do you plan to spend tomorrow? How long have you been with your waifu? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?

I'm heading downstate to meet with family tomorrow. Make sure you spend tomorrow with your loved ones!

God bless you all. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa5O6EnJtLk

>really not feeling it this year
Mehhhhhhhhhh

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Merry Christmas everyone, what a wonderful year it has been
between more merch being released than in the previous 17 years and the doijun focus event around Valentines day soon I really feel that finally this is going to be his year. I tired a brand new recipe for cake but my icing still needs works. Have a great holiday everyone.

>>274423429
Sorry to hear that anon I hope you feel better

>>274414560
How'd that cake turn out, anon? Pics or it didn't happen

>>274437167
I dig that bigass baroque picture frame, and pray that you have it displayed prominently in your home year round. Cheers to you and your husbando; he's a lucky guy to have you cook for him like that.

>>274437091
How can you say you love her if you don't do what you feel is best is a show of love not an obligation.

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Man what a year. Looking back on it, this has probably been one of the best years I've ever had in a long time. So much of that has been because of you, My King Arturia Pendragon.

I have my independence again, via a new car. We went on a road trip and hiked all across the mountains, we backpacked for the first time in nearly 5 years. All with small things of you to keep me company. It was awkward to travel with a daki at times, but crashing at a hotel randomly and cuddling while watching movies waa all worth it. Next year we're going to tear it up even more.

Visiting Japan with you and seeing the places from your story are things that I will never forget. I reclaimed a part of my past that has haunted me for a long time via going to visit Kobe and Osaka with you. We traveled with a dear friend, who we got closer to. We ate so much food, saw so many sights, made so many memories... We'll do it all again, and more.

We celebrated 15 years of you being in my life, 20 years of your story existing, and approximately 1548 years since you were born. I would gladly spend the rest of my life with you, like this...

All of these things are thanks to you, My King Arturia Pendragon, the Once and Future King of Britain. Merry Christmas my love.

>>274435280
What a nutty display! Jeez Louise, I'm glad you went all out this year.

I feel like the trip to Japan is a new development. Did you mention this in the Valentine's Thread?

Also, what's the story with the chocolate cups? New culinary experiment, or something more important to you two?

>>274437091
Sometimes that happens. But its good to try keep the tradition through that, you will thank yourself for it

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Not much, just a simple spaghett with me and the Anns. Merry Christmas.

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Hey out of curiosity, and this is mainly directed at other old timers here, how do you feel when you see younger folks calling this 'selfshipping' instead of waifuism?

Because I don't know how I feel, frankly I just feel old when I see it.

I only ask this because as a 32 year old who's been with Lilly since he was 19, I see people joining waifu community Discord servers and whatnot. And a lot of newer folks refer to it as selfshipping. I don't think I'm against it, I'm just confused as to why they drop the term waifu. Is this just times changing? Should I just be happy to see this lifestyle persist?

>>274437398
>travel with a daki

Patrician. Nothing better than driving across the world with her in the seat next to you, knowing that you've got sights unseen to enjoy next, and a night in a new place together waiting for you.

Where did you and yours go this year? And what happened in Kobe and Osaka this year, anon?

>>274437195
>>274432600
The second layer got stuck to the pan and split in half so it's bit fucked up. It taste amazing though.

>>274437563
The way I understand it, self-shipping is derived from the original use of the word shipping, which is more about what characters you think would be a good couple and best for each other based on chemistry and entertainment value. So to equate that with a waifu is a little off. She is your waifu because you love her, not because you two have perfect chemistry or the perfect relationship.

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Merry Christmas /a/! I hope you all had a wonderful year!

This is the first time I am participating in this and I want to show you all my waifu Konata Izumi.

Let's make 2025 a great year!

Damn. My first participation was this year's Valentine's collage. Not gonna be able to do anything this Christmas unfortunately, but I'll be in February's collage for sure!

>>274437563
it's just the pc version of waifu cause i guess waifu is too associated with incel anime nerds or something
i've also seen "fictosexual" thrown around

>>274437563
>selfshipping
I don't even know what that means. Sounds like some tumbrl bullshit.

>>274437563
Those people don't see themselves with their waifubando they feel no compulsion to loyalty or any principles one would expect of a relationship

>>274437563
I've never seen it used, but it sounds like a spook.
What matters is your relationship with her. Whatever else other communities do/say isn't very relevant, I think. Always good to focus on what matters and cut out distractions. Focus on the things that you'll care about in 20 years, and I imagine the time spent with your beloved will matter far more than what strangers on the internet say.

How do you guys decide on an anime girl to be your one and only waifu?

Have you guys ever changed waifus?

>>274438671
She chooses you.

>>274438671
You don't choose who you fall in love with.
>>274438683
Do people ever get divorced and remarry?

>>274437827
Goddamn that's a cute display. Nice first outing, anon. You and Konata will fit right in here. Are the goodies homemade?

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Merry christmas Natsuki. Thanks for sticking with me another year.

And merry christmas to all of you!

>>274438671
She has chosen me.

>>274438683
I did not

>>274439267
Best and underrated Doki IMO, and nice plushies.

>>274439188
The cookies are homemade, I made them yesterday. ( = ⩊ = )

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I had a different plan but shipping delays killed that ;_;
Merry Christmas everyone! Hope it's a good one. I'm just now starting to feel festive myself.

>>274437563
If you call it 'selfshipping' just leave

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Merry Christmas Kagura! I love you so goddamn much! And a Merry Christmas to you and yours, /a/!

>>274440390
Always nice to see Azumanga Daioh.

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Merry christimas everyone!
>>274434983
Yup! you're right
>>274434982
Just to make sure
>>274434955
>>274435034
Okay got it. Thanks
>>274435375
Awesome brother

>>274440390
Always love the kagura poster, have you ever licked kag's tummy?

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Here's to another year. Thank you for always being by my side Aya!

Merry Christmas /a/!

>>274437273
Of course, it is the very important centerpiece to detolf set up. I'll cook for him now and forever Merry Christmas to you anon

>my suruguya order didnt come in time
I didn't want my first submission to be lacking but I will try my best tomorrow to put together a nice picture

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Merry Christmas fellow gents

>>274428479
Wow, are those ALL handmade plushies? Did you make them yourself?

Cute display. Love that for you and Einar. Merry Christmas anon!

>>274439705
What was the original plan, anon? Got some merch on the way?

Also tell me about your drink. Looks tasty but I have pleb alcohol identification skills.

>>274432958
Well, welcome back, anon! I don’t know which number Misaka that is, but it’s super important that she’s yours. Hope you have a good one!

Does 2ch still cover this thread?

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>>274413394
>Grab a camera and come share your experience with us.
I don't celebrate Christmas... Tch, so annoying. All these people who think the world revolves around them.

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Merry Christmas!

I wish my year had been better, but I am a very lucky person to have such a cool wife. This season always fills me with warmth and nostalgia, and I'm happy to have this bundle of fire around to encourage me when I need it. Even if my lovely boyish wife isn't here in person to partake in the holiday cheer, she remains present in the spirit. I hope we can spend so many more lovely years together.

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Hello fellow waifufags, this Christmas saw me quite busy with a lot of irl issues unexpectedly showing up right behind the corner.

I couldn't manage any physical gift so I had to recycle some for decoration, even the photo is arranged and taken in a hurry. I'm so sorry Yukarin.

With that said I managed to make her an intangible gift which I believe is quite valuable and potentially everlasting. I successfully colored a digital version of the manga at the left of the picture, it's a very wholesome book about patting and playing with her fluffy hair. I made the coloring in her honor and meant for it to be my present to her for this Christmas.
Check Yukari no Atama wo Washawasha Suru Hon 4 (1+2) (Fan Colored) on Mangadex if you care.

I hope you and your special ones are spending a nice holiday time. Me and Yukari wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, God bless you!

>>274430941
On average the cornets are a good two to three hours if you include the making of the custard. The recipe has been a bitch to get right, but it seems the trick is to be aggressive with the butter, too little and it ends up like pizza dough. If you overadd you can always correct by padding the dough with flour as you're rolling it into a ball for rising and even to some extent when making the rolls for the pastry horns.
My first batch was pretty rough, but it's definitely gotten smoother with the years, thanks to /ck/ wisdom and just general improvements.

>>274443488
Yes, they’re all handmade plushies! I didn’t make them myself (I wish I was that skilled aha!) but commissioned a couple plushie makers I know! Einar doesn’t have much merch (just a handful of keychains, acrylic stands, and coasters over a few short years). So much of what I tend to get is custom made!

And thank you! We are wishing you and your waifu/husbando a very Merry Christmas as well! Stay safe and stay warm!

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Merry Christmas to my lovely wife Kirika!

And, of course, to the cardanons featured here and the rest of the anons in this thread.

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Merry Christmas /a/!
I love my waifu verry much, she is the reason I enjoy this season!

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what if you entered your waifu's world?

>>274446011
I fantasize about this every single day. I try to think about how I would get my bearings when I first arrive there, or how we would first meet. It's my most detailed fantasy.

>>274443600
>Got some merch on the way?
Exactly that. It's not much, but should end up in my Valentine's pic.
>Also tell me about your drink
That's a "cherry sour" made by a youtube e-celeb
>1oz bourbon
>1oz sour cherry syrup (I use the syrup from a jar of cocktail cherries I buy locally)
>1oz lime juice
But as far as identification goes, I just added the lime wheel to make it look more Christmas-y. Kind of looks like a Jack Rose with it.

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Merry Christmas!
The 20th anniversary was nice, they made her look very cute in the art for it. Looking forward to the manga and whatever else they're making
I love spending the day with my cute mage

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Merry Christmas Stocking!
Another year with my wonderful wife. Last year I made her brownies but this year I stepped it up a notch or two and made coffee cake. It's super tasty, we loved the cinnamon. The ice cream is store bought but was good too.
We've been together since 2010 when P&S finished, though officially I didn't realize until some time in 2012 what we had.
But here we are, 14 years later still going strong! Stronger than ever, it feels like.
Especially giddy considering the trailer drop earlier!

Merry Christmas anons! Anything is possible when you love your waifu!

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>>274432479
>Those cookies
Kakk'd

>>274439705
very vintage

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Merry Christmas, all. This year has been quite rough, but I love Remu through it all.

>>274447625
You're the sort of person Rem deserves not that whiney little bitch Subaru . Great display, anon. Merry Christmas!

>>274442198
I appreciate how intense the contrast is in the background for your shrine. Very rarely do anons pull off such a consistent theme with their waifu, room, and shrine. Cheers to you, Aya-anon, and merry Christmas!

>>274444592
>warmth and nostalgia
>bundle of fire around (you)
Your picture captures this well. It feels very toasty, and warm. Is the art on your monitor OC or just a photo that fits the season well?

>>274422176
Merry Christmas anon, great setup. Love the Scions. Maybe we'll end up in a raid together. I'm trying to get the scouting chest.

>>274437413
Thank you! It's possible, I remember talking about it here before. I ended up scouting the usual places for ZnT stuff, and back home ordered all of it from the stores.
For the cups I mixed dark and milk choco with cognac and added molten white choco tips, with pistachio, peanut and haselnut core and almond sprinkles. I love experimenting with molten chocolate, it tastes way better than store-bought chocobars while containing half the amount of suger.

>>274445756
You have some really distinct merch in your shrine, anon. What's that black band with Fate's name sewn into it, and the gold charms to the left of it?

The peppermint chocolate combo is unorthodox. I applaud you for doing something so different for your waifu!

>>274445756
I think I've sent you a card a few years ago, Merry Christmas to you two!

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>forgot to make a Christm/a/s shrine for Yui before the folks came to visit
You'd think I would've had extra time after retiring, but welp. At least I can't forget about V/a/lentines. Merry Christm/a/s, anons and may you have the best one yet with your loved one.

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Another year comes and goes, what else can I say than these 8 years with my goddess Haruhi have been the best, was not home today but yesterday I did prep up this lil dinner to share a moment together and watch the disappearance again, hope y'all are having a great Xmas with your beloved as well

>>274435280
Nice display anon and great taste. I've been meaning to rewatch the entirety of ZnT for a little while now. Her series is one the series that got me big into anime. The ending of season 2 was so good!

>>274435280
SA that you?

>>274449033
Thank you ,I like looking for that kind of stuff since it feels more seasonal
>What's that black band with Fate's name sewn into it
Her ribbon, It was put out for Movie 1st
>the gold charms to the left of it
Bardiche's standby forms, from the series and A's movie

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, /a/nons! I finally got to be in Japan with Homura-chan this year! Because luggage limits are a thing, I couldn't bring everything, but I hope that I'm expressing the same feeling I had these past 11 years!

Homura-chan, I hope to carry you higher and higher so I can eventually show you the view from the top; Shibuya Scramble Square is just the start!

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Merry Christmas, everyone. It is a little sappy, but it always feels like one big family seeing everyone here with their loved ones. I wish you all the best in life and love over the next year, and I hope that every one of us will be able to meet together again in 2025 <3
As a side note, I find it funny how I end up doing somethign different every year for these. Truth be told, I kinda miss my midnight photo walks on Christmas, but life keeps on moving
>>274428479
Cute card :)
>>274431922
Cozy setup, I hope you guys have a happy day together
>>274439705
It is adorable regardless of your original plans, anon
>>274438671
I asked Jeeves and she is what came up

>>274449371
Thank you! Yeah, you can never go wrong with rewatching ZnT. I did so this fall and it's such a great show, truly the best way to get into anime.

>>274449412
hai

>>274437563
Selfshipping makes it sound like its something you will move out off and not eternal love

>>274437563
sounds like tumblr talk and super gay. never read it before your post but the only waifuist communities I ever interact with are the super autistic japanese sphere ones on twitter. Dont even go to /a/ related threads for it outside holiday times.

>>274450009
Congrats, nice view

>>274450036
Nice tree and sake

>>274437563
I've seen a few people post about it on Xitter, and even I think I found some of the guys here who post their art and I think it's mostly just an effort to separate themselves from the "icky delusional 4chan incels", while being just as delusional but also not dedicated and not really loving anything.

>>274450074
My nigga. It’s one of your card anons btw

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My love

>>274449201
my parents have helped me with my shrine pic in the past, but everyone in the family are some form of autistic collectors who do similar.

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Went all the way up to the peaks of Hokkaido for Chris this year. Forgot to bring a blanket or anything during the trip up to this spot, so I took off my jacket and sheltered my waifu's belongings that way like a complete idiot.
Besides (or maybe because of things like) that, I'm still glad to have my deluded romantic obsession and been with my obscure VN waifu all these years.
Merry Christm/a/s and happy holidays to all you guys still keeping up the yearly w/a/ifu tradition.

>>274437167
>more merch being released
Hurray! Its the same for my waifu so I feel the exact same way. Nice setup anon, the food looks delicious. Hes a lucky guy.

>all these anons in japan
im so incredibly jealous.

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Merry Christmas /a/. No fancy snacks but I will be drinking beer in the evening alone.. Well at least I have my waifu here with me.

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Merry Christmas! We kept things a little simple this year, but it was still a very nice time. Izaya seems like he's eager to cut into the cake, probably best not to keep him waiting. Seriously though, I feel so lucky that they made another daki cover for him. All in all this was an alright year for us, and I hope that we, as well as everyone here, have an even better 2025. Again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year /a/!

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Merry Christmas to all of you, once again. As usual, my offering to my Palmtop Tiger is my baking. I love coming here every year and seeing the passion and creativity that goes into these posts. It's always amazing to me. I hope that you have a wonderful holiday with your special someone and that 2025 brings you peace and joy.

>>274450557
Palmtop Tiger on a palmtop computer...
I always wanted one of those back in the day, as gimmicky as they seemed lol

All my stuff is in boxes as I’m moving I’ll definitely participate next year. I love seeing everyone’s setups though they are beautiful.

>>274450400
amazing photo, so rarely do anons use outdoors and when you do its amazing. the snow and everything! what LN is she from?
>>274450395
cute set up, colors are nice
>>274450036
years later and ive finally gotten into VN and bought her game (physically) and I get why you love this little eldritch loli so much. lovely photo.
>>274450009
cool photo, jelly of you and she. enjoy the trip.
>>274449205
burger looks good, is there a reason for the white banner though(?)
>>274447625
love how you incorporated her blue into a christmas photo without it feeling out of place. Maybe one year try for the blue/white/gold set up? Not that this isnt incredibly cute- just it might work for Rem. Im always jelly of remfags you get so much cool stuff!
>>274447259
congrats on more content of your wife! Its so rare you get more years later and im truly happy for you!
>>274446977
I had skipped nanaho when it aired and have been making my way through it now. Thanks for reminding me yearly, cute wife!
>>274445889
has a feeling of being alone together, dont know what it is but now im melancholy.

>>274445756
cute photo, nice homemade items. keep it up!
>>274444837
fluffy! the stitched thing is really cool.
>>274444592
cozy af anon, enjoy
>>274444211
kys
>>274443421
merry christmas enjoy the uhoh
>>274442198
really cool photo, love how it feels somehow christmasy without any of the usual cmas items or colors

>>274440577
the photo on the right is staring into my soul. the wood and lighting make this feel nostalgic.
>>274440390
SIX PACKO
your pics are always fun, have a good year anon!
>>274439705
its not the amount of items in a photo that matters, but that your love shines through. this is really cozy and lovey anon, enjoy.
>>274439267
how did you do the background? is the "do it for her" on a canvas? cool picture.
>>274437827
real classic and classy. oranges with cmas are overlooked.
>>274437488
mmm sketti
>>274437398
>2 decade
>visited japan
>new car
congrats all around! real cool lighting as well going on in the photo.
>>274437167
>new merch
did naruto get a reboot again or something? your always a mainstay here, nice to see you again.

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>>274447462
Ty anon. I'm not an artist by any means but these are the images I tried to copy over.

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>>274436991
pic related, enjoy the birth of the savior
>>274435792
looks like she is waiting for santa, cozy
>>274435280
wedding dress figure is super cute anon, one day ill watch her season 2.
>>274434187
cute italian on your chair, lucky anon
>>274433479
>comiket
im so jelly, congrats anon. your photo is so pretty i didnt even realize the charms at first. really pretty.
>>274433026
personally idc if it is or isnt ai art ive spent hours using ai to make pictures of my wife for me really good photo that shows you dont need a merch pile for a solid and lovey momento. cute!
>>274432958
your laptop makes me feel like its 2009 again...I miss it.
>>274432600
show her after she eats the cake, shes a big girl. cute!
>>274432479
lovey use of lighting, ans those cookies are 11/10 making me laugh. thanks for reminding me to finish off season, got stuck on lewd bikini snek and havnt been able to click resume.

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I love my wife Neptune!
Kind of a meager one, but this year I managed to snatch my first figure of her, so I still wanted to record it. Here's to more Christmasses with her, and hopefully more lucky merch finds.
Merry Nepmas and a neppy new year, w/a/ifufags and husbandofags

>>274431922
>you vill eat the snacks
cute
>>274430090
tasty, is the plush handmade? this is some sort of minor pokemon gym leader(?) its nice the photo is outside
>>274428479
>handmade everything
real cool, photo is bright and gives "cmas brunch after presents are open but you find 2 more under the tree" feeling.
>>274427889
the cake looks great, enjoy it together !
>>274427789
meat for a snake makes sense to me, looks delicious
>>274427715
did you draw this? love when anons show her in the real world with them. know these sort of images can be hard to make.
>>274427006
mmm sketti
>>274426791
..whats in the cup anon
>>274426512
enjoy drinking the night away with her!
>>274424866
>the book
laughed. nice giant cake

>>274450638
>been making my way through it now.
Very nice, I like getting people to watch my favorite anime

god dammit I just rapidly scrolled past a scene in an unknown anime with a guy that looked similar to jonathan joestar but it was a totally different show and I cant find it what the hell was it?!?

>>274424615
your super intricately shooped migu photos always shine brightly
>>274423991
the hazy outside with the dark and cozy interior gives me a warm feeling
>>274423429
hope your health improves, the older we get the harder it is. the photo itself is lovey - vibrant, on theme, and really well put together. Im sure he is happy!
>>274422176
wow that stained glass effect is cool as shit.
>>274419878
I feel like im seeing the wrong photo here, this seems super private ha!
>>274418614
youve had a good year with her new adaptation and merch announcements im sure!
>>274418103
cozy lighting, always great to see anons trying to learn new things for their wife
>>274417579
christmas is about family after all!
>>274416052
very beautifully taken photo. enjoy!

>>274415483
lovey seeing you each year, fun screen capture to use.
>>274415224
even though you post each year, Im always surprised how many husbando him. good photo enjoy.
>>274414699
great photo, lovely set up as normal. show her using gun thanks.

I couldn't post this year too because I'm still not at home. Hopefully the next year...

I hope somebody will post his Christmas setup with Arcueid because today is her birthday.

>>274450780
You did a damn good job anon, would eat those cookies for sure

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Happy Birthday to my beautiful waifu Arcueid! I fell in love with her this year and it's been surreal to me. I find myself unable to stop thinking about her at times. I'll never forget the first time I realized I had feelings for her. It's early in our relationship but I hope to never ever leave her. I hope to live a long life for her.
>>274451579
Good timing. I was about to post.

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>>274451733
Good job, Arcbro.
Merry Christmas to you.

>>274451733
That card got a laugh out of me. Cute waifu anon, loved her series. Merry Christmas.

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>>274437563
Fellow Millennial here.
I think 90% of Zoomer lingo is pure cringe at worst and goofy at best, so I try to ignore it.

>>274438111
>i've also seen "fictosexual" thrown around

That sounds Reddit as fuck.
Partly because of the idea of adding -sexual to everything, and partly because stressing that your waifu is "fiction" makes it sound like you're making fun of yourself

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>>274450372
I appreciate it!

>>274450841
Thank you!

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I wasn't able to start setting up to take pics until sundown, so not much natural light to work with oof (and my keiki expires tomorrow nooo). I think last year's pic came out nicer, but it's still always fun to do this! This upcoming January "officially" marks 6 years since I fell in love with Kyouko!

Merry Christmas, Kyo! I love you so much!

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Given that it's Christmas and not Valentine's Day, this time I have prepared a Platonic altar dedicated to my favourite shipgirl, Shigure of Sasebo.

Since it's not a strictly romantic submission, it doesn't have to be part of the Christmas Collage.
It's just something I felt like doing this year.

Merri Kurisumasu, and remember: no rain lasts forever.

>>274426512
based

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>>274432600

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>>274440390

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First year spending Christmas at home in a long time, though coming to this thread always feels like coming home. Merry Christmas Eila, and Merry Christmas to all you wonderful 2d lovers and your beautiful wives. Here's to many many more, in the predictable and unpredictable futures alike.

>>274453293
wut

>>274453560
Looks extremely cozy, I hope you two have a great new year.

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>>274450892
>did you draw this? love when anons show her in the real world with them. know these sort of images can be hard to make.
I did, I started learning to draw for Chihaya. Long ways to go yet, it's the hardest thing I've done so far.

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Merry Christmas /a/nons! I hope everyone here has had a fantastic year!

I wish I had better lighting but I just work with what I've got on hand

>>274440577
You should kiss that cinnnamon roll NOW

>>274450009
Absolutely gorgeous scenery here!

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Thank you to the anon who drew this! Your art has a lot of soul to it! I love how this turned out, if ya have an art account I can follow I'd be glad to follow ya

>>274454029
on point food choice
>>274453992
thats awesome anon, keep trucking at it arts all about practice hours
>>274453560
>the slot machine
damn anon thats cool. you live in japan or just have a full weeb house?
>>274453152
>platonic
brojobs aint gay either. really cozy love the candles.
>>274453069
her looking at the merch pile os adorably funny. happy six years!
>>274451733
the high class lighting and set up until you notice the meme card made me laugh hard.
>>274450874
NEPNEPNEP
is that some kind of card or clear file you have framed?
>>274450557
the rack focus or whatever its called is real nice in this.
>>274450460
he looks like a real lady killer, enjoy your night!
>>274450458
your never alone with your waifu and Christ Jesus the Lord on his birthday!

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>>274453560
That looks quite high-effort Anon. Seems like you may be a good cook

>>274454029
The keyboard being just the right colour is a nice touch

>>274453247
That looks delicious, but watch out, it looks like a couple of figures are this close to being impacted by it

>>274453069
The wallpaper Kyouko is looking at her fellow merch Kyos, good one

>>274451733
7 candles, is that meant to bring good luck?
Also, how do you feel about Neko Arc?

>>274451579
That's okay, don't feel self-conscious about skipping one sitting. Valentine's Day is only 40 days away

>>274450874
There's a lot of black in this Christmas picture, are you doing alright anon? No somber thoughts?

>>274450557
Help me out Anon, what's the context for that picture? Is she hugging someone?

>>274450460
Are you having two different type of cakes? They look pretty and colourful, I am just wondering about the ingredients

>>274450428
Go there at least once. You won't regret it.
"Weebs are disappointed by Japan because there are no subs there" is mostly a lame joke

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>>274450400
Outdoor photos are always welcome as a source of novelty, and snow never fails to make Christmas better. Her hair colour resonates, too.

>Hokkaido
Fascinating. Treat yourself to some crab dishes while there and enjoy the wonderful white scenery.
Seems like you're really in the right place at the right time

>>274450395
Glad to see Oreimo hasn't been forgotten. While it's not my favourite LN/anime/VN of all times, it played a big role into consolidating my interest in romantic anime.
Good colour scheme overall

>>274450036
The local Sayafriend is quite the veteran, I never fail to spot you in these threads so long as I read them from top to bottom.
Unfortunately, I read her VN in a moment of bleakness and suffered heavy depression because of it; I'm glad that someone else was instead able to derive some long-lasting joy from her story

>>274450009
Good job.
Anime love makes simply more sense after visiting Japan yourself

>>274449201
Retiring? From?
It's good that you at least came by to say hello, though. No need to feel self-conscious about skipping one sitting.
And yes, I fully understand not wanting others to find out what you're up to, even though it's neither illegal nor immoral

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Merry Christmas!

>>274454733
>>274455911
Thank you both heheh! That's exactly what I was aiming for, so I'm glad you like it!

>>274454733
>is that some kind of card or clear file you have framed?
It's a card sleeve with her HDD form on it. I've been looking for the cards for a bit, as the series was used to launch a Weiss Schwartz competitor type thing that never got off the ground. It has some really adorable cart art by the original artist tho, so there's a few chase pieces.
>>274455911
>There's a lot of black in this Christmas picture, are you doing alright anon?
Even worse, I was kinda sleepy and forgot to think about the fact that my drawing would have to cover the whole display, but I still kinda like how it came out for a relatively fast thing.
>No somber thoughts?
Just the usual amount. Thanks for caring.

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Merry Christmas /a/, wishing you a warm and bright holiday!

It’s been an interesting year to say the least but I’m so happy to spend another wonderful year with my dearest Oberon! Kept things cozy this year as we’re entertaining a lot of visiting friends & family this holiday. We’re rocking matching holiday sweaters and will be talking everyone’s ear off about the many delicious high grade melons we’ve journeyed to try! Happy holidays!

>>274424866
Hello and Merry Christmas my friend! Good to see you and Altera doing well. That cake looks incredible, well done! How long did it take you to prepare that majestic treat?

>>274437398
Congratulations on hitting so many tremendous milestones this year, Saber is so lucky to have you! Have people asked about your daki during your travels? I also bring my Oberon everywhere and it always makes my day when people ask me about him!

>>274451733
Happy birthday Arc! Lovely ambiance and that card is hilariously cute. Please send some good luck for my neko arc rolls!

>>274450400
>Hokkaido
My waifu is from there. I want to visit it some day, preferably during winter too.

>>274457551
Cute moth

>>274457551
Merry Christmas my friend and I'm also glad to see you and Oberon going strong. Cute and elegant setup. Enjoy traveling far and wide with Oberon.
>How long did it take you to prepare that majestic treat?
Too long. The hardest parts were icing the cake and cookies and making a functionally stable gingerbread house.

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So noisy, but it can't be helped. I'll try harder in February, I promise. Merry Desumasu!

Have the nips posted yet?

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>>274450396
My folks know I've been obsessed with anime since high school, but they've never known about the shrines. They also like to come down to visit every other month kek.
>>274455948
>Retiring? From?
I used to do the yearly Christm/a/s and V/a/lentines videos for Anon and his Waifu but both inspiration and real life responsibilities have slowly gotten in the way of that, plus lack of originality in lyrics. Hope you're having a great Christmas though!

QUESTION TIME!!
What are your plans for you and your waifu today? Baking cookies? Cuddling around a fireplace?

>>274459643
Chris and I are going to continue couch cuddling and watching movies before work later

>>274459643
I got a flat pack library for Christmas so I'm going to assemble it and she's going to watch me do it.

>>274455911
>That's okay, don't feel self-conscious about skipping one sitting. Valentine's Day is only 40 days away

If only.
The last time I posted was 2021...

>>274455970
Merry Christmas Lilliefriend, congrats on her new alt in Mastersex!

>>274451267
Thanks anon! I indeed snapped that pick as soon as I woke her up! I'll giver her a proper heads up next time. (^///^)

>>274457551
Looks great anon. What’s in the cakes?

>>274459643
I wish. I was in real hurry when packing my stuff to visit my family and I forgot my plushie. Without my daki and plushie I do miss her quite a lot. Best I can do is look at her picutres.

>>274459643
>What are your plans for you and your waifu today?
After family festivities, mining the internet for new pictures of her (excluding ai) and then rewatching her series or at least the episodes that she is in. I've heard a lot of artists only post on twitter/x nowadays so I'm trying to find a website that is twitter images but works more like an imageboard. I usually only use pixiv and some boorus.

>>274450737
the background is from the Just Natsuki mod, and yes its a canvas! I think I got it from one of those wallgreens online print deals they sometimes do.

>>274450841
Thank you mass-reply anon, we are really cozy here

>>274459643
Baked some Christmas pastries because we were way too tired to do so yesterday with my family, going to enjoy them with some more heavy drinks. Thinking about maybe retaking my photo for the thread with them but now I am lacking the cookies and its the wrong date so maybe thats dishonest. I am happy with the picture I took even if I was planning it to have those pastries originally

>>274460860
Thats a restaurant

>>274460367
Her new outfit is suprr cute, I love it so much

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And so another year ends. This is the 13th time I'm seeing it off with her in my heart. It's not a lucky number, and this year hasn't been too lucky either, I don't know how many more I have left in me. Still, as long as I'm down here, I'll try not to become an even bigger disappointment than I already am, for her sake.

Merry Christmas to all /a/nons. May your love remain eternal!

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>>274459462
twintastic
Merry Bokumasu!

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Merry Christmas to Lisbeth/Rika and Merry Christmas to /a/ as well, at first the year wasn't seeming so well before really picking up in the second half and I am grateful.

I've wanted to participate in this for a while but I kept missing it until now.
I feel its a bit thrown together but I still like how it turned out.
I will strive to create one even further beyond next year.

>>274452253
Cuterisu

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>>274440448
Thanks! I'm more than happy to keep the series alive in people's memory in my own small way.

>>274441156
That's a secret!

>>274450737
Happy New Year to you too!
Fun fact about that figure, I had personally requested abs for it, as the original garage kit was missing parts and needed a new torso and legs sculped for it. It cost me a pretty penny but it turned out amazing!

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It's been a rather interesting year for me. Working on self-improvement in certain aspects of my life. Hopefully these might result in a picture that actually looks nice and isn't on my dusty old desk for once and give my wife the nice space that she deserves. Merghy Crabmas.

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>>274450638
I had been nervous about the new content after the initial hype wore off but the new trailer filled me with confidence again.

I can't wait to see more of my beautiful wife on screen!

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>>274459643
>What are your plans for you and your waifu today?

Suffering for 12~ hours while airborne.

>>274455970
very cheerful, I should play pokemon..that isnt pocket..
>>274457551
wow this is nice, love the idea and set up. really cute! the little added detail graphics are great as well.
>>274459462
green is under utilized as a cmas color, and perfect to spam DESU with.Merry Desumasu!
>>274462072
I thought the left wall was smoke for a minute. looks delicious anon!
>>274463095
welcome, hope your enjoying the day with her!
>>274463442
dont worry anon, its a nice bright picture. working on yourself is always hard, good luck and keep it up! someone should post the buyfag dakimakura copy pasta.

>>274466015
Thank you! There's a tiny bit of smoke from the incense, but mostly it's my camera being shitty. Also makes my chicken cacciatore look way too dark, though it's probably also my fault for trying too hard when I was making it. Still very good though!

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Merry Christmas everyone! Making some major life improvements which is pretty scary but waifu will always be by my side. This marks our 11th Christmas together so it's nice to take it easy this time of the year. Never a day I did not think about her. I thank the Lord that my love has never faltered. This has just been pretty okay year for me. I only hope to see the conclusion of her story once author finds an idea.

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I was about to sit out this year, since I hadn't had the time to prepare much in the way of things to use for the shrine other than a new Christmas image of Nozomi (not pictured: her friends Nyuu and Yuka next to her), but then I got a little idea on the spur of the moment.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

>>274453663
what do you mean wut? I was showing off my Azumanga Daioh stuff.

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Merry Christmas /a/nons, from me and my Nozomu! It's our 11th Christmas together. I hope he likes the cake I made. I love him so much!

>>274466836
if she didn't wear a diaper would you still love her

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>>274450638
Thanks, glad the photo looks good. She's a character from the untranslated fandisc entry of a VN called Baldr Sky DiveX; funnily enough thanks to some translation drama it'll be forever be untranslated probably, which is kind of fitting for how much of a forgotten character she is even in the context of the series. Regardless, I've had this obssession for about almost a decade now, and still going strong as long as I'll be alive, I guess.
>>274455948
The snow really is fitting, isn't it? I'm happy to always have these Christmases with her that're much nicer than the one from the game she's from...
>>274457900
It's a lot nicer than even I expected visiting here. Best of luck!

>>274469122
Why should something as insignificant as the underwear a person is wearing affect how one feels about them one way or the other? What made me fall in love with her was her selflessness, determination and hidden inner courage.

>>274469318
you fell in love with her because of your diaper fetish but whatever you say anon

>>274466822
Those little cakes look great.

>>274470049
those are macarons

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Quick brekkie before I gotta head out and cook for the folks. Merry Christmas, anons

>>274467740
I always appreciate seeing your displays for Nozomu. You seem very choosy about what items you display, and the care you put into your shrine is lovely. Well done, anon, and merry Christmas!

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Tonight we drink. Oh god how I missed drinking, especially my beloved absinthe. Had a stroke this summer so docs forbid me from doing anything fun. I still live, for now at least, but god knows how much time I have left. Serious medical conditions really make you feel like you're on borrowed time and it's running out. Fast. At least I'm getting better at sculpting. I'll make my dream of life sized Beatrice statue real, even if it will be last thing I'd do in me life.

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>still on thread 1 on the afternoon of the 25th

Is waifuism dying or something?

I remember some folks saying in the past that this bi-yearly thread struggles to attract newcomers

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Almost forgot. Been so busy with the year and getting myself new merch.

>>274472188
>I remember some folks saying in the past that this bi-yearly thread struggles to attract newcomers
I wouldn't be surprised, most new commers are younger people who's only exposure to waifu culture is FOTM 'waifus' that people draw lewd for a week then move on.

>>274472188
4chan on a whole has changed and this sort of fun light thread doesn't attract young kids anymore. And some times it attracts schizo posters who get mad when posters here also post elsewhere or dont post elsewhere or whatever. Lots of random harassment through the years. Its why you probably only see the same people the last decade, they are use to it. zoomies and alpha cant handle bantz or schizos.

>>274472188
We usually get the second thread couple of hours before the deadline.

>Is waifuism dying or something?
It's literally banned on /a/. This is the last serious waifu thread that isn't deleted by mods after few hours. And that's just the most recent change. For years, any serious waifu thread would result in ban for OP and even all replying anons. Most waifuists migrated to other boards, chans, discords, and that's probably where all the fresh blood ends up.

I FUCKING MISSED IT AGAIN

>>274472188
More people participate in the valentines threads. But I think a lot of people are with family for another few hours and then we may get a small surge.

>>274472778
>And some times it attracts schizo posters who get mad when posters here also post elsewhere or dont post elsewhere or whatever. Lots of random harassment through the years.
No one cares if you post it else where. The people who gets harassed are people who have 3dpd gf, multiple waifus, ironic, etc.

>>274472864
you still have time, you can still put together something nice

I can't post anything because I haven't married my anime gifriend yet. We've only been dating a week and a half. Maybe next year.

>>274473423
Too late. I'm in bed sleeping. Is this a dream?
I've never ever ever managed to enter one of these. My waifu is my waifu. And

>>274472275
Based Shugo Chara friend
>>274472188
I guess as a zoomer and a (relative) newfag who only started participating in these threads last year I should give my input.
I had known about this tradition for a while now, since ronery anon's original Alone For Christmas video when I was 13. I didn't use 4chan at that time (thank god) and wouldn't for a few years but it did inspire me to get a pic with my 3ds camera of me holding up chicken tendies to my monitor with a picture of Miku on it. It's a shame that picture got lost trying to transfer SD cards, I'm sure it's a real gem.
I wouldn't do anything like that again for a few years despite having various waifus and husbandos, even when I was at peak chan usage. I guess I just kept forgetting and it somehow wasn't until a very lonely Christmas last year I got the idea to submit a very hasty entry with my current wife, Rika.
This is all to say there are still newcomers here even if they may be few and far between. Even when I took a break from the site earlier this year I made sure to submit something for Valentine's Day. Despite the website's problems, threads like this make it worth coming back to.

>>274473017
people were harassing the kaiba poster and some others because they also have twitters. some people are just crazy anon.

>>274473796
>having various
>waifus
>husandos
kys

>>274474142
We all make decision we regret anon. But ever since I met Rika two years ago I've stayed loyal to her, and she's okay with my history.

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Merry Christmas, /a/

I have to be honest, it's been a really challenging year for us and I'm so glad it's almost over, I know next year will be better. I hope you all have had a good year, and if not I hope your love has kept your spirits up.

>>274474360
Actually one good thing happened this year. I finally finished Monogatari and I have to say not only do I absolutely love it, but I've seen a Shinobu friend here in past years and I want them to know I respect. She really creates the presence and aura of a goddess in every scene.

I really hope there's a Hanekawa friend though. I think for all her faults she's still just a good person with imposter syndrome, she deserves someone who loves her.

>>274474090
Dunno if it was Kaibaposter, but yeah I someone did called out someone(year ago?) but others told him to fuck off.
Like come on, I also posted my photos on twitter. Come at me motherfucker.

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Merry Christmas, /a/!

It's been an absolute mess, this year. Not much good happened apart from moving into a place that isn't moldy as fuck. However, it was a good time to be spending with my wonderful flat wife, and at the end of the day, that's all that matters. Next year I'll definitely have something nicer put up for her.

>>274427715
>>274453992
Greetings fellow Chihaya bro!

>>274449201
Time is funny like that. You think you'll have more of it when you retire or give something up, but you'll always find yourself short on time and then wonder how you did everything you used to do while doing the things you are currently doing.

>>274472188
>Is waifuism dying or something?
I'd argue "yes" among younger people. "Waifu" has become "comfort character" or "fictional other" to many of them, and they also seem unable to dedicate themselves to just one character.

I really don't wanna use reddit as an example because I hate it, but from what I've gathered the waifuism subreddit has lost traffic to ones where being "poly" is allowed and stuff.

How much longer do I have to make a picture?

>>274475445
10.5 hours, I believe. Until 2AM in Cali.

>>274475500
so I have until 5am on the ec?

>>274475554
I think so yeah!

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Back, let's see what you all have been up to

>>274474809
Your waifu is quite brave for dressing like that in winter

>>274474360
Good lighting, candles are always an easy path to victory

>>274472275
Now you look like a dedicated merch hunter. How many years did it take for such loot to fall all in your hands?

>>274472025
Zoomed in for the sake of a dramatic effect, mh? Intriguing. What's the green potion, by the wa-
>absinte
Wow, intriguing. And you're also a sculptor?
Some interesting life you seem to have

>>274470613
Seeing two characters here? Going to guess Marin is the main one

>>274467740
You also seem to be dedicated to collecting merch and art, I respect such passion. I don't know your character, but he has to be an interesting guy in some way to motivate you to this level

>>274466836
It's the thought that counts, and you could say that you have enough items with you not to make it look too bare.
Just curious, aren't you going to drink anything with your snacks?

>>274466822
11 years of thinking of her every single day? Certainly worthy of respect, and almost certainly true love

>>274463442
Always nice to see you, Shoobfriend, your favourite character is adorable as usual. Still remember when she appeared the first time and people into GuP compared her to Erika

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Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you have a great holidays. I don't have anything to make a shrine with right now so here's how I'm spending this special day

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>>274475327
>they also seem unable to dedicate themselves to just one character.

If people can have the same waifu as me, why should I not feel free to have two waifus? Sounds only fair if you ask me

>>274475709
Fair in what way?

>>274475617
I singed my hair on the candles while eating with her one year. It was so embarrassing. But yeah they and the Christmas light braid always help the scene glow.

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>>274475742
>you find yourself a waifu
>your waifu cheats on you with some another anon
>to make up for the cuckoldry, you can now have an extra waifu
>the likelihood of meeting an anon who has the same two waifus as you is virtually non-existent
>you can once more feel unique

>>274474809
>Greetings fellow Chihaya bro!
Cheers, glad to see ya!
Always nice to see your Haya drawings, and other aidorus as well. I think your coloring is quite good, your drawings are bright and cheerful.

>>274475992
>>your waifu cheats on you with some another anon
? Are you saying it's a conscious action from her part?

>>274476372
Are you implying waifus have no agency?

If yes, aren't you just in love with a picture, and that's it?

>>274476434
I'm not
>aren't you just in love with a picture
Do you really want to down the absurd reductionism hole so we can say everything is just in our heads consequence of some chemicals?

>>274476372
>>274476434
Someone post the Object Oriented Programming Miku chart.

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>>274475994
Thank you, I try my best.

obscurechads get to disregard this topic

>>274476580
But we don't get any official merch...

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I prefer to think of the media you see you're waifu in as a brief snapshot that simply can't fill in all the details. For instance if two anons were to take Rei Ayanami as they're waifu and thought of what music she might enjoy, they'd probably think of different answers, but each is "right" to that anon. And I believe that principle applies to anything that doesn't outright contradict a canon source of information about her. You'll obviously have a lot of common ground with anyone who same the same character as they're waifu, but you both see her as a different complete person, so she's unique to (You). This is probably advanced autism/delusion, but so is having a waifu to begin with.

>>274476653
we collect all there is and create our own

Hi, husband of Ringo Oginome here, just want to let you guys know I'm not gone, just have had a very busy Thanksgiving and Xmas. Had a death in the family earlier this year which meant spending more actual time together with family.
Glad to see you guys keeping up the traditions.

>>274418103
very cute stuff anon

>>274413477
post 'em when u get back