Grandma wants to see some hot lesbian action.
>>283395748>Villain whose motives are hard to find fault in and are arguably better than the protagonist's
>>283395943BAKA JURIA
>ainon
>>283395943but mii has the same motive just instead to participate in instead of watch
>>283396007a green in a fancy dress is still a green
>>283396028Who said Ring only wants to watch? Siblings can be different from each other.
>>283395748>wants to seeTsumugi will give her the real thing. Sex. Not nakayoshi, not small stuff like tickling each other in bed. Pure and brute sex.
>>283396087true you would think she would like a more hands on approach like wako
The entire group is now in their 30s.
>>283396551Grandma midge
>>283396551just like ainon!
>>283396551on the plus side now we get the new idols going "wow I used to watch you on tv when I was little!"
>>283396936For now, we'll get a bunch more granny idles like Tsumugi's VA joking "I can't believe they let me be an idol again at this age."
>>283397406gyarupire
>>283397406enko idles
niconico has fallen hard for the depressed retard lately
>>283398529All Mii btw
>>283398529and you dont?
>>283384484>>283386208>>283398605sauce?
>>283398605ive been a big fan of the depressed retard since her first bout of post-loss sufferingnicolive is very late to the appreciation bandwagon>>283398637https://x.com/kk_sub/status/1983549451206889582
>>283398529>Aozora-san is the type other kids admireYuuma-chan...
Vivi liek all animal, Subaru haet one animal
>>283399928Piyokotarobros...
>>283400039thank you for the stamp
byerilu
Guys... I think I am a little girl after all.
>>283400531You have an overwhelming desire to give your life's savings to Mugi Blanco?
>>283400542If I only had a nice and safe method to import it to my land. Would be a nice way to reward myself since my birthday is close too.
>>283400584You can always do the bootleg thing and go print out some custom posters or something. Not quite the real thing, but it may somewhat assuage your desire for some Princess love.
>>283400621don't forget to add a banana to your Mugi shrine
finished brave beats. the show got kind of dark for a moment there.
>>283400752what did you think of itit’s been buried in my maybe watch list for years now
>>283400752You mean when it tricked the kid into dancing his mom to death or something?
>>283400686>bananas>a frog toy>some school supplies
Onii-sama
>>283400836wacky fun anime with a lot of basic episodic scenarios. If you liked the street style CGI from rainbow live or king of prism, it has a lot of stuff like that but with more transformations and even more cartoony designs.>>283400840yeah usually an anime this safe wouldn't have the bad guy do it directly themselves. Usually it would just be natural causes
https://x.com/polpri_staff/status/1983549385850937429
>>283402389This scene proves that Himari is a succubus.
the last temptation of nonsuke
>>283403804stupid sexy oneechan
>>283401051Such are these free legs.
>>283403804Imagine Nonsuke's penis getting hard haha.
ITS COLD
>>283406722The k*reans seem to go crazy easily, maybe their censorship actually was necessary for public safety.
>>283406874Italians are so scary you guys.
>>283401101Easy on the fried chicken, Juriapan.
>>283406722Relatable.
>>283404797
>>283407323I think I saw this girl in primagi
>wake up>sentai is killWHAT THE FUCK
>>283407435ainon should know better than most that no franchise lives forever still sad
>>283407435It seems to be just a rebrand.
>>283407521Fair, it just seemed a bit different given how long it was running, yknow? >>283407740Yeah, having had more time to read beyond the shocking headlines, there's a lot of speculation that something like that is the case. Metal Heroes revival would be insane, that's my favorite theory so far, however unlikely it might be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjMDZi8gY5IThe good friends song.
>>283407859>ひまみつかわいいよーReally hitting dangerous levels of cute and canon here, why is AiPri like this...
>>283407435>zenkai>donbros>king-ohger>gozyuEnded with a bang.
>>283407859it’s kawaii how much of the song they spend singing to each other instead of the crowd cute heroes
>>283408155>birthday is a reminder to check up on her and see how she's doing>Reina turned into a gyaruStrange knowledge.
>>283407968>Gozyu
A trick from a fashionable witch would be terrifying, I'll stick to the treat.
>>283408262What IS the problem with Gozyu? Are YOU watching it, Tsumugi? It's fucking GREAT
>upcoming PriJan will be the largest one everThe depressed retard is too popular you guys.
>>283408513Mugi wouldn't like a show where generative AI are the bad guys, duh.
>>283408631>more Pretty doujins than ever>ainon will never see themLife is simply unfair.
>>283408698If you hadn't read about that, you wouldn't know.
>>283409200Bunnyberry
Checking out /m/ because of the news, and it just makes me appreciate /ai/ more if only because you guys actually enjoy what's currently airing. I try not to touch the communites for other long runners because everyone seems to have the most cynical outlook on things, it ends up being more enjoyable to just watch the shows by myself and not comment with anyone.
>>283409280It's cheesy but I feel the same way, ainon is generally very chill and relaxu'd compared to most. /ai/ reminds me of really oldschool jaypee, a bunch of otaku ojisans that take it easy.
>>283409236you actually got tricked that’s apparently an otterjust with strange colors
>>283409698The faded colors otter, the oldest trick in the book! I only just now noticed the braid in her hair.
>>283409566/ai/ is the closest thing of physical contact I have available.
>>283409791Mugi isn't supposed to be relatable...
>>283410006That's why little girls and ainon love her so much!
>>283409743dreaca shouldve been zeke colored
>>283410152>black, red, gold>second seasonThey were the Titans.
It's the scariest day of the year!
>>283410514>door bell rings>ainon goes to give candy to the children>it's a greenHorrifying!
Trick or treat
>>283410616kowaii how is she doing that
kowaii
>>283411060Dorth lacks the “cute” aspect necessary for spookcute.
>>283411157My KiNG ~CHU!
>>283411157Jin could’ve captured the hearts of everyone if he stayed on the right path. Tragic, really.
>>283410006Yuko is also very relatable
>>283411559Go take a shower, stinky ainon.
>>283411559smelly
>>283411559Let me verify that sniffing you.
It saddens me a lot that we will probably need a Dark Tsumugi to have something close of Hikari no Kotoba again.
>>283411713>New Star MoogsCan't picture Mugi singing a crazy rock song, crazy image clash.
>>283411807What I picture in my head is something more glitched out of a song, in contrast of her Princess mode one. The thing is that Words of Light became kinda unique, since no one else can sing something like this besides Mugi.
I'm not letting Subaru sleep alone.
>>283412857We know OtoP.
>>283412857I have a feeling that the Subaru-kyun pack sold a ton, I've seen a lot of it...
>>283407323This looks good, is it from >>283395748?
>>283412905500 yens is a small price to pay for the Subaru experience.
>>283413270As expected from a true SubaStar!
Juria's favorite movie must be Toy Story.
Halloween's main character is...!
>>283413673WARNING: DONT OPEN GREEN INSIDE
very comforting knowing pretty is currently on record breaking profits and popularity
>>283413940The comment by Yui’s VA during the hiatus that “the series is in good hands for the next 50 years” seems less like a joke as time goes by.
I have a feeling that Daia is even more gay than Mitsuki, even though she's hiding behind Mitsuki's shadow...
>>283414363Daia’s overwhelming popularity does explain why AiPri is, well, the way it is.
>>283414363She's just... uh... um... a creepy stalker?
>>283413940>Pretty is setting a new franchise high>Aikatsu staff hinting at future projects thanks to the movie success >Studio Pierrot returning to the genre>new remakes like the Sugar Rune Rune reboot>Precure setting new box office records Everything is going really well in our little slice of the industry, it’s great to see after how bleak it was a while back. I just need Sanrio to make new shows that don’t get dumped on Netflix and subsequently ignored, dammit!
>>283414542>little girl shows come back big>sentai diesI shouldn't have used that monkey paw...
>>283414542>Sanrio to make new shows that don’t get dumped on NetflixGoing to have to wait until San-X makes a TV anime, I'm convinced Sanrio's recent push into web shorts + video games + Netflix series was in response to the success San-X brands like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi saw there.
Why do all idles become like this as soon as they start high school?
>>283414814What do you mean? That's just normal Mirai Staceyama.
>>283414848
>>283414542I thought that things were over when Primagi stopped and nothing but Precure was airing too. The Pierrot show could be cool with the Aikatsu Stars and Jewelpet Sunshine writer.
>>283414875>Aikatsu Stars writer
>>283414875The age of the little girl has come, ojisan.
>>283414542What will come for us after AiPri will be really interesting. I just wonder how will Tatsunoko handle things from there owards now, since the future is in OLM hands. Where's my movie where Tatsu remake the AiPri models and makes their giga (emon) sexy hips even more sexier?
It's Airi's birthday today, say something nice about the greedy green.
Could you handle the demands of an omoi-onna gf?
>>283415245uhhhshe has a nice business partner bear I guess
>>283415319Ainon would have to give up socializing and never have other friends.
>>283414542I've missed having a bunch of shows to watch. I have zero interest in watching Precure ever again, and Pretty is more miss than hit for me. There was always something good airing throughout the 2010s.
>>283415319H-hey... I think you got hands in something that caught my interest, ainon...
>>283415740>he missed out on the most Wonderful season
>>283415740>I have zero interest in watching Precure ever again
>>283415245STUPID LUCKY GREEN
>>283415319>>283415748This day shall I take mine own pleasure with fervent hand and unholy zeal.
>>283415887I gave it more chances than it deserved by watching 400+ episodes. And I didn't enjoy a single season.
>>283415740That’s fair. Having more shows is only a good thing, it’s a sign that the industry is finally recovering and we all benefit from having more things to (hopefully) enjoy. It’s nice to have a lot of different things to look forward to once again.
>>283415183>What will come for us after AiPriIdol Time AiPri, of course!
>>283415183Polpri series, onegai!
>>283416072Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if after 3 seasons of unanswered questions, we get a S4 called "Answer-hen".I always saw Aipri as WTC for kids anyway.
>>283415245She's very popular, to ainon's dismay.
>>283416105>Repetition requested! 'Ring-hime isn't Wako-sensei, Mitsuki's groomer from her childhood!'
>>283416105>Chii heard footsteps behind her >turns around and no one is there >it was actually just her oneechan checking on her
>>283416153She's very lucky, to ainon's dismay.
>>283414814Rhythm Instinct
>>283416891Rizumu is so pretty you guys.
>>283415319Why does it always have to happen on a toilet...
spooky scary mascots
>>283418113Rabbily is a Non!…
>>283418400>Rabbily is a Nonsuke!
No thank you!
>>283419009She became the moon....
>>283419229OtoPumpkin
>>283419173"tsuki ga kirei desu ne" Himari said
>>283419446Stupid popular green.
>>283419415this was himari’s biggest moment of genius and mii probably didn’t think it was intentional poor retard
>>283419009fat
New Mii clothes for the big red dork to try and squeeze into.
>>283420254
>>283420636Why is her birthday on halloween
>>283405028>>283420636sauce?
>>283420906its on the 30th so it isnt but close enough for fanartfunny part is that prizmmy reina's birthday is the 28th so its very close too>>283420926https://x.com/skrktc/status/1983549397821727173
>>283421006whewjuri is mighty atsui there
Hey, ainon. Do you remember the good smell from new school materials? That nostalgic feeling of something that was just bought for you in your first days in school?Tsumugi couldn't feel it.
>>283421034that was a small but very effective scene really like the mugi characterization this season
>>283421034suffering builds character
>>283421130~da chii
Mugi birthday will be in 2 months. What will ainon give to her? What will stuff give to her?
>>283421349Uhh I'll make banana muffins or something and enjoy them on her behalf.
mion is haunted by obake
>>283421420Mii's ancestor.
>>283421420>>283421450>Mionderella>afraid of obakefunny
>>283421439Aira is an angel.
scary nurseshes still one of the more reliable nurses though
>>283421778Mom's here for penis inspection day.
>>283421770i always forget how cute mion is after a while and then ainon posts a picture of her that makes me go “holy shit mion is cute” and then the cycle repeats anyways holy shit mion is cute
>>283421831im an older man
>>283421785That’s a bit improper, ain’t it? The normal practice is to use same-sex doctors for private health checks like that. Therefore, I’m forced to request Nurse Reona instead. It’s the proper procedure!
I always look back at Aikatsu and wonder what would've happened if the Seiyuus sang the songs.After the first season, which carefully chose both the VA and the vocals to have similar voices, the mismatch between the voices of VA and vocal started becoming a serious issue.One might think that it doesn't matter that much, but since the characters heavily represent the songs, it heavily affected how charming a song can be. Good example would be, how Ran songs lost their charm after the vocal change. Or Seira and Kii who are just prime examples of how sloppy and ill planned mess Dreca was.What's for sure is that the quality of songs would have drastically fallen if the VAs sang the songs. Almost all VAs in Aikatsu series also have idol roles in other projects like iM@S and they sang songs there for years, but still couldn't even come close to skills of the vocals at singing.It's also disappointing that we didn't get much examples of VAs singing Aikatsu songs, probably out of respect for the vocals.There were some outliers like Yurika and Elza's VAs who proved that they are actually better than their vocal counterparts, but they were clear minorities.Aikatsu Friends was a clear example of what could go wrong if they tried to go for both as the show was ruined by textbook reading tier acting from the main cast.Aikatsu had so many great songs, but I feel like their potential was limited in one way or another and we couldn't get the perfect version of the song as such so I had to rant. Maybe AI could fix this in the future.
good writers borrow. great writers steal.
my heroes
Spooky idle Halloween
haunted by the hag
>>283423656scary pirates
>>283423869samestill one of my favorite groups on a character level
It's easy to see why everyone falls in love with Mii.
>>283427340... but that only leads to heartbreak.
>>283427354Love Mii even though she’s like this.
>>283427389At least you recovered quickly, little sidle.
The legendary kemonomimi night pool (it's okay because women made it).
>>283427750wow that’s such a scary coord im terrified
(Yuu)
>>283427749The pritomos like this kind of thing.
>>283427750I appreciate how this is apparently now a tradition for them.
Buzzin' kowaii.
>>283428288JurieL is fully reaping the rewards of hijacking the Halloween episode with their good friends hijinks, they're getting a ton of love.
>>283425483DRESS YOUR AGE
>>283428701dont be mean its just a midlife crisis
>>283428453Everyone loves DV idles.
>>283423361that's right
It's Hughie's birthday today, say something nice about the dog.
>>283429544forgot
>>283429558AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
>>283429482veeeery good
>>283429544>>283429558dont forget the cute doggie
>>283427750If it's an officially designed and approved outfit, then there's nothing strange at all about other idles wearing it too!
>>283429865Elle probably commissioned this.
>>283429996Hinaki sex noises.
>>283429865i appreciate anyone that still draws her with glasses they know whats good
>>283430159If anything, how ubiquitous of a depiction it still is to this day speaks volumes about how they should GIVE HER BACK HER GLASSES DAMMIT
>>283430157DEBIDEBIDEBI
>>283429482Source
>>283429996The last thing ainon see before having a nocturnal emission.
>>283430736I certainly do not think of Hinyucki or Puri, I beg your pardon.
>>283430799What about this one so?Sophie and Sumire should be the next one, logically.
Shion love is alive and well.
>>283430832Eh, both of em are okay. Akari is more daughterfu material though, and the Laal is better nontransformed.
>[Paradise] Onegai My Melody Sukkiri 1-52
>>283431900WHAT
Mii...
https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1761876176Another interview with the producers of the movie, one of the interesting things is that the Aikatsu guys all call them dresses while the Pretty guy calls the coords. Bad TL 1/>Following the release of the movie, we've received numerous messages of thanks from fans on social media. How do you all feel when you see that?>Kimura: I imagine all three of us feel the same way, but... first and foremost, it's a sense of relief. We've been planning this project with the hope that our fans would enjoy it, so seeing their reactions has been a relief. We've been exchanging songs through a kind of student exchange program and then after singing each other's songs, both within our company and at Tatsunoko Productions, people have been saying "I really wanted them to do this song!" (laughs). I believe that was also true for the fans. So I was a bit worried about what to do if someone said "this isn't it" but I was really happy to see so many positive comments about the setlist and song combinations. >Shimizu: To be honest, I must say the response has been so beyond my expectations. Before the release, I was prepared for the possibility that some negative opinions might surface, but the overwhelmingly positive reactions completely overturned that expectation. As Kimura said, I was truly relieved primarily.>Yoda: I feel the same way. Particularly regarding the setlist, much of it was decided by us producers at a stage prior to the creative process. I could see the story would be quite moving after watching it but precisely because of that, if the setlist had been unpopular, it would have been entirely our fault, wouldn't it? (laughs).>Kimura & Shimizu: (laughs)>Yoda: That's precisely why I was so relieved to hear so many people say "the setlist was brilliant!"
>>283432712>Bad TL 2/>I'm surprised to hear that the setlist had already been decided before Director Okawa joined the project. So you'd made up your mind at such an early stage, then.>Yoda: That's right. Whether a song is easy or difficult to make is determined by various constraints, such as the nature of the 3DCG data. Therefore we involved not only the producers but also our CG team from an early stage to work together on putting the setlist together. First, it was necessary to put together a "feasible setlist". If they were to say "this can't be done" after the story's been finished writing, then everything would be turned upside down you know (sarcastic smile). While certain aspects changed and evolved as we developed the scenario, chronologically speaking it began with the question "what should we do about the song first?" >Kimura: Given that "characters" "songs" "dresses" and "stages" are major elements in both works, it felt like the combinations of each needed to be organized by us.>Yoda: On top of that, when it came to the coords, there was also the issue that the visual size and overall feel were too different so we were quite careful about that aspect too. We couldn't quite bring ourself to simply hand it over to the creative team, so we did our best to organise them. >May I ask how that setlist meeting was conducted?
>>283432752Bad TL 3/>Kimura: First, we each brought along about ten songs from our respective works that we thought would absolutely surprise the audience if played in a cinema, and then we selected from those. After that we worked out the practical constraints for each song, such as "how many people could that stage accommodate" and "who would be wearing which dress". Of course, we consulted the music team as well, but due to issues such as the singing key and character image, so we weren't able to choose with complete freedom. That said we all agreed it's better when there's that sense of fun, like "That pairing! I never saw that coming!" like a surprise or "What, those two are teaming up!?" but then we ended up spending too much time talking about the ideas (laughs).>Yoda: That's right (laughs).>Kimura: We were endlessly discussing things that have real no answers.>By the way, were you acquainted with each other's teams before this?>Kimura: I was in the sense of our professional relationship with Tatsunoko Productions. For example, the series "Shabake", currently airing on Fuji TV's "Noitamina" block and directed by (Takahiro) Okawa, has its CG layouts handled by Tatsunoko Production. We did have that sort of relationship before, but I didn't really know the PriPara team personally. That said I had worked alongside the creators before, and Otobe (Yoshihiro) from the CG team was originally from Sunrise, so I was personally aware of his name.>In that situation, you exchanged greetings once again and the setlist meeting began. It certainly looks like it took some time.
>>283432779Bad TL 4/>Yoda: And when we considered the running time and budget we realised "20 songs is just not feasible, is it?" (laughs). So when we reached around 13 songs, one new track plus 12 existing ones, we narrowed it down to roughly six songs from each. Five songs from each would be a bit on the low side, would'nt it? Also, our CG team has a "super Aikatsu otaku" (laughs). There are a few of them like that, but one of them is absolutely amazing. They actually took the initiative to compile a "costume collection" document saying, "this coord absolutely suits this song!">"Costume collection" amazing!>Yoda: For example, with "START DASH SENSATION", they thought the outfit most similar in design and colour scheme to Akari's White Sky Veil coord is (in PriPara terms) Dream Parade Princess coord... they included it with ridiculously detailed analysis like that (laughs). >So that was the idea!>Yoda: That's right. After reviewing it, I'd run it through a filter like "this does seem quite feasible doesn't it?" and then ask everyone "shall we proceed with this in the scenario?" Even just the work done to reach that point took about four months. >When speaking with the staff during interviews or stage greetings, one gets the impression that the production period itself wasn't particularly long, surprisingly...>Shimizu: That's right (laughs). I can't go into specifics, but it felt like we were all working hard and cramming everything into a very short period. >Director Okawa himself mentioned being a fan of both series, but were there any other fans of the Pretty Series within the Aikatsu! team?
>>283432809Bad TL 5/>Shimizu: Of course there were. When we were selecting songs, neither I nor Kimura had been watching the Pretty Series intensively at the time, so we were discussing what might work best... but now we have younger staff members joining us who are from precisely the generation that watched PriPara and Aikatsu! in real time. So while learning various things from those children, we discussed things like "this combination works well" and "this song is essential" and gradually narrowed down the candidates.>Indeed, they're precisely the generation just starting in society's workfore. It's quite moving.>Shimizu: Really. I find myself thinking, 'Has it really been that long?' (laughs).>Yoda: It's our tenth anniversary, after all (laugh).>Producer Shinichiro Ohba (Takara Tomy Arts) was part of the scenario team, wasn't he?>Yoda: That's right. As a producer, he was also involved in the scriptwriting.>What discussions took place with Ryuichi Kimura and Makoto Moriwaki, who were participating as supervisors? I understand from Director Okawa that they were essentially keeping a watchful eye over the project.>Shimizu: Once the script was finished, we had them review the content and incorporated each person's requests into the storyboard. So, the plan was for them to look over the storyboards... but essentially, it was a case of leaving it entirely up to us.>Yoda: Their focus was on checks during the preproduction stage, such as scripts and storyboards. Regarding the script, it was written by Tsuchiya Michihiro, who worked on the series composition for PriPara, and Mr Moriwaki remarked, "as expected of Tsuchiya" (laughs). >Shimizu: We also had the sound team present and proceeded with the recording under their direction. For Director Okawa, this was his first time overseeing the voice recording for PriPara, so he mentioned he was glad to have had the opportunity to check it.
>>283432833Bad TL 6/>Yoda: Moriwaki did express some specific requests regarding the finer points of Laala's performance, such as the echo effect for the "shogaku rokunensei" scene, stating she would prefer it to be "a little more like this". "You always have to echo that line three times" she said. I remember then telling the staff "don't just repeat it, make sure you neatly echo the phrase "shogaku rokunensei" precisely three times!" (laughs). >As expected. In terms of production responsibilities, was it roughly split 50/50 between Bandai Namco Pictures and Tatsunoko Production?>Shimizu: THat's right. Bandai Namco Pictures handled the animation while Tatsunoko Production handled the CG aspects, and the project proceeded from the beginning with this established team structure. However in order to depict both works with an "equal" balance, considerable fine-tuning was required at the production level. Naturally we also received input from Bandai and Takara Tomy Arts and it felt like we progressed by coordinating with everyone who was ever involved with the series.>Now that some time has passed since the release, are there any anecdotes you can share that you wouldn't have been able to reveal earlier? If there were any "miracles" that occurred during production, I'd be delighted to hear about them.>Yoda: Hmm, "things I can only say now"... I wonder what that could be (laughs).
>>283432863Bad TL 7/>Shimizu: (laughs). Well now... Director Okawa mentioned a few things during the stage greeting, but precisely because he loved both works so much, his desire to "pack in this and that" was incredibly strong. Finding the right balance between what we could get Okayed within the budget and schedule was truly challenging. But there were quite a few moments where I found myself wondering "should I side with the director here?" What was particularly memorable was the ending (Pretty × Activity). The ending sequence features original artwork all drawn by Okawa. While it's not normally a process where we'd want the director to draw the key animation, he had such a strong desire to do it himself that we allowed it to proceed, but thanks to that the result turned out truly remarkable. The audience response was really positive, so I'm glad we went ahead with that. Though (due to time constraints) I was nervous about it back then. >Yoda: At Tatsunoko Productions when the CG work was reaching its conclusion, I still hadn't received the storyboards for the ending. So I was wondering "oh, you're still working on the ending aren't you, right?" (laughs). When the storyboards arrived, I was talking with Otobe and the others saying "it looks like the mascots are dancing around..." "But this mascot probably doesn't move, does it?" But when I finally saw it, the mascot was dancing like crazy (laughs).>The mascot collaboration in the ending was brilliant, wasn't it? The backgrounds too.>Yoda: I was astonished. So when I asked Okawa, he said "I drew the original artwork myself." "That would've taken a lot time, wouldn't it?" Perhaps it's only because we finished it safely on time that I can say this.
>>283432893Bad TL 8/>The staging, which Otobe lead in creating, was also wonderful.>Yoda: I believe director Okawa also mentioned that the live scenes for existing songs are based on the original footage. For this film, we constructed the stage settings from scratch, but for everything else, like the camera work, effects, and so forth, we aimed to recreate as much as possible from existing material we could use. So in that regard, we left it entirely to the Tatsunoko Production CG team to create the visuals. Regarding the new song, we submitted several drafts for review, receiving specific requests from director Okawa such as "I'd like this part to be more like this" "I want to change this cut" and "I want to expand the aura more" and we made repeated revisions accordingly.>Speaking of auras, the one created by the PriPara idols were also incredibly striking,w as that part of the original concept from the beginning?>Yoda: In fact, it was actually a concern from quite early on (laughs). For the Aikatsu! songs, the PriPara characters were to be adorned with the auras while for the PriPara songs we planned to incorporate cyalume changes for the Aikatsu! characters... however, while cyalume changes could be accommodated simply by creating new coords, the auras were entirely different for each character, so we were feeling our way through it. Ultimately, Tatsunoko Productions proposed designs suited to each character, which were then finalised following the director's review. In addition to that, the stage backgrounds too. For the background, or rather their screen treatment, since the visuals that play differ depending on the song, we initially created something at our own discretion and had director Okawa review it and then receive his OK... that was the process.
>>283432926Bad TL 9/ >Shimizu: Among the PriPara characters, some had new motifs created for them, and I was genuinely surprised that they went to such lengths to make them. Conversely, seeing our own Aikatsu! characters perform the cyalume change left me thinking "amazing they've recreated it so beautifully" which I was truly moved by. I'm so glad you got to see after their cyalume change.>Kimura, what were your thoughts upon seeing the stage scenes again?>Kimura: "Impressive, as expected." Otobe's Tatsunoko Pro CG team has such an excellent reputation in the industry that I wasn't the slightest bit worried from the start. The hand drawn animation parts were produced by our company so I was nervous about those (laughs), but as for the CG we'd left that entirely in their hands, so I was just looking forward to seeing what they came up with. Well, it's a case of "whatever comes out from Tatsunoko Productions will sure to be great". The director gave us directions like "I'd like you to do this" but we were just there to watch, so to speak. >Yoda: That said, the CG was taking quite some time too so it didn't finish until the very last minute, you see (laughs). I was monitoring the progress, so I could tell whether they'd "reached that stage" or "we're not there yet", but I imagine those waiting must have felt anxious.>Shimizu: Well, yes, I must admit I was feeling rather nervous about that particular aspect. We were also running behind schedule, so I was sweating bullets, but I could feel you running alongside me in that regard (laugh). >Yoda: Emails were flying back and forth, weren't they? "Ah, you're still working, aren't you?" (laughs).>When we asked director Okawa, "What kind of step do you think this is in the idol anime scene?", he replied "Well, perhaps going forward, collaborations like this with other works might be possible too. The fact that we have established this precedent may well be significant." What are your thoughts as producers?
>>283432950Bad TL 10/>Kimura: I believe that collaborations between Aikatsu! and PriPara only make sense because of their various close connections, so whether they could collaborate in the same way as other idol series is something we'd need to consider further. In terms of real-life events, collaborations have occurred between Love Live! and Idolm@ster (such as the Transdimensional Festival: Idolm@sterLove Live! Singing Battle held at Tokyo Dome in 2023). Prior to that, Idolm@ster, Aikatsu!, and'Love Live! also gathered together (at the Bandai Namco Entertainment Festival held at Tokyo Dome in 2019). We do that sort of thing in real live performances, but when it comes to presenting it as a story through film, I suppose there are various difficulties involved. Aikatsu! and PriPara launched almost simultaneously as idol series aimed at young girls, both centred around card based arcade cabinets and utilized rhythm game mechanics, developing in a similar format while spurring each other on to greater heights.>Yoda: That's absolutely true (laughs).>It's a rivalry of sorts, isn't it?>Kimura: But regardless of the circumstances, the fans were enjoying both equally, weren't they? This ties in with what I mentioned earlier, but precisely because it's a work that people love both works equally, precisely because of that, the surprise and delight at "I never imagined they'd do it together!" was all the greater. Perhaps it's precisely because these things we thought belonged to separate worlds when we were children have now come together that it's so interesting. Rather than using this as a springboard to collaborate with other works, I find myself wanting to try something new.
>>283432983Bad TL 11/>Yoda: To put it in the context of what we've just been discussing... fans must have originally thought that Aikatsu! and PriPara were "competing series". To be perfectly honest, I suspect they might even have considered us to be bitter enemies. After all, there was a time when we were vying for the same physical space, whether in arcades or retail outlets. Moreover, the anime production was handled by completely different companies, each creating works within the same genre in their own distinct style. Of course, I imagine there most people liked both, but I think quite a few kids got really worked up about which side they were on. Despite this, we collaborated extensively and crafted the story from scratch. I imagine you're all surprised, but we ourselves are surprised too. Had it been a collaboration built on calculated business logic, I don't think it would have turned out this way. This time, both production teams were driven by a shared desire to create something "genuinely interesting and enjoyable" and the producers then continually adjusted things, going beyond conventional "adult logic", and as a result the surrounding manufacturers and various related companies came on board. I believe this truly represents a new trend, and something that would be inconceivable under conventional business logic has been achieved. I really thought "we did a tremendous job there.">Truly a "miraculous encounter", one might say.>Yoda: Really (laugh). Despite the fact this one was a big hit, it would be difficult to try the same thing again. What made this work out so well was the convergence of various coincidences and passion. That's precisely why it's a miracle. So, rather than just expanding the idol anime genre, I feel it has simply opened up "one possibility".
>>283433011Bad TL 12/>Shimizu: Well, I feel the same as you two. I believe it was precisely because each team had members who admired the other's work that this "miracle encounter" came to fruition. It wasn't simply a case of "collaborating would work out well", rather it was precisely because they both genuinely loved the two works that it took shape in this way. >In particular, the dramatic accompaniment "Sora Mitakagayaku" during Solami Luminas's dress-up sequence was most memorable. That is the very essence of that love, one might say...>Yoda: Just before this, I was interviewed alongside the music team, but inevitably the conversation turned to that subject. Everyone was saying in unison, "That song is a miracle" (laughs). It's a miraculous song, perfectly blending the best of both worlds, isn't it? That was a masterstroke by the director. "START DASH SENSATION" features the Aikatsu! pattern while "Make it!" showcases the PriPara pattern, and after presenting both, the final stage features all six members. It wasn't just a sudden bang out of nowhere, but rather something that came after all that build-up... I thought, "Okawa, that was really clever.">It's truly a masterstroke of composition, isn't it? That said, the same could be said regarding the composition of the song itself.>Yoda: Yes. The melody kicks off with a vibe reminiscent of "for idols, cards are life" before wrapping up with a chorus that's quintessentially PriPara. That's cheating, I start to cry because of it (laugh). The ending was splendid too. Everything in the movie is good.>The ending that was mentioned earlier. Honestly, the ending was too much for one pair of eyes (laughs). It's rather like a "gift extending from the main story", so to speak...
>>283433041Bad TL 13/>Shimizu: The director said "Since we've gone to all this trouble, I'd like to convey everything I wanted to in the main story through the ending" and that's how it came to be realised. In that sense, we made full use of the ending.>Yoda: It's especially clever how Rin and Madoka have become angels and demons, the complete opposite of their roles in the main story, it's just too brilliant...>Shimizu: Right, right (laugh). That was a performance that really "tickled the hearts of the fans.">Kimura: That was Okawa's particular insistence, wasn't it? Precisely because we are fans of both works, there are various little nods and references throughout. At the scenario writing stage, we didn't write that far ahead. And so, even though not everything was originally written into the script, it kept getting added bit by bit. When I saw the finished version, I thought, "They've gone this far!">"Oh, that character's here!?" I exclaimed in surprise. >Yoda: That's right. The way they handled the supporting characters was brilliant, wasn't it? That's nothing but "love", I suppose.>Kimura: I believe that too was something only director Okawa could have achieved.>Speaking of director Okawa. The scene where Tomoticket sprouted from the Aikatsu card was pretty amazing too, wasn't it? That single piece seemed to encapsulate the entire history of both works and the collective sentiments of their fans.
>>283433063Bad TL 14/END>Yoda: Personally, it was the scene that surprised me the most. Actually, that wasn't in the initial scenario stage.>What!?>Yoda: At first, it was an exchange between PriTickets and Aikatsu Cards. Then just as I thought that scene had come on, a Tomoticket appeared (laughs). "Is this alright…?" I thought. >Kimura: Well, yes, that's true. Fundamentally, cards are each other's merchandise, so logically speaking, touching another company's cards is absolutely No Good. If the so-called Data Carddass or PriPara cabinets were still operating in real time, it would probably have been difficult. I think it was precisely because it was made at this time that it could be elevated as a visual expression...>Yoda: When that moment finally arrived, I think it brought tears to everyone's eyes. "You're kidding me" they'd say.>Kimura: That proposal is something we simply could not put forward ourselves. Fundamentally, I've removed such possibilities from my mind. That was Okawa who put forward that proposal, driven by the sentiment: "As a director and as a fan, I want to create what I myself would like to see." And then I thought "Oh, I see!" (laughs). >Yoda: The relevant parties at each company accepted it as a good idea. That's what makes this project so wonderful.
>>283433091Thanks for the TL! Really continuing the trend of having really cool interviews, I love it.>Kimura: Well, yes, that's true. Fundamentally, cards are each other's merchandise, so logically speaking, touching another company's cards is absolutely No Good. If the so-called Data Carddass or PriPara cabinets were still operating in real time, it would probably have been difficult.It's interesting that out of everything, this is what they considered to be the iffiest part of the project. Goes to show that some business sensibilities are pretty difficult to deal with, eh...
Ran-tan
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>>283433336my beloved...
>>283433361
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>>283433091need to see this movie aaaaa
>>283433414
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>>283433474
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>>283433569>>283433594R A R E
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>>283433623
Until next Halloween
>>283433760love this kowaii eroge-voice creature
>>283433450bonus
>>283433760Time has proven her correct!
>>283433702Her hair is very cute. Also a little spooky.
>>283433831short gyaru or the big nerd
>>283434189elle is standing on a chair
>>283434278typical midge behavior
>>283429865novel strategies to get subaru's attention.
>>283433760I want to do spookcute things to her.
>>283433622The strongest!
Love TsumuChii
>>283434740No matter the holiday, many are saying this.
this is what ainon truly wants
You wouldn’t date a green.
there are very spooky things in the streets right now
>>283435757This but auru.
>>283435912i'm so scared you guysi don't think i'll be able to sleep tonight
>>283435757I think you’re confusing ainon with the fluffy adorable precious numbers bear. Strange mistake to make.
ainon will be walking funny in the morning
>>283436120Rinrin is one of the most appropriate idles to be ainon. Whiteknighting Airi online and trying to fish for impressive gets are totally her hobbies.
>>283436475GEH oniichan is a succubus
>>283436668OtoP is a genius.>>283436687OtoP is a genius.
>>283436833Otomake is a very strong ability.
>>283436833she is single-handedly rehabilitating the reputation of fashionable witches everywhere
Mii does not like Halloween day, but Halloween night has its perks.
>>283437442this is something good friends do
>>283437552Do it with me, ainon.
Non!
>>283437625if you are tsumugi, you don't even need to ask
Mii is kowai...
gay...
>>283437786Mii is more spooky than cute.
>>283437809she's just very nakayoshi
>>283437943also very nakayoshi
>>283437943the most undeserved winner of all time
>>283438417Someone has to feed the bear.
>>283438471nothing like some scary halloween takoyaki
>The December issue of Ciao, on sale todaychristmas outfits are weird for halloween but its kawaii
>>283439330Mugi's birthday attire.
>>283438417greencat and dogbear
>>283440752poor jobberpan having a bolt in her head
>>283438417>wanwan lolita coord rinrinperfection.
pyohttps://nyaa.si/view/2037483
>>283441869Thanks!
>>283429151>>283429323>>283429917>>283430736>>283435757>>283436475>>283436687>>283438417sauce?
>>283441913https://x.com/ce_note/status/1983551323355386162
>>283441869Oh heck yeah, thanks guys! I was really looking forward to this tonight, super excited.Happy Halloween!
>>283441913https://x.com/mnmine/status/1983934127028998328https://x.com/Shanks_usero/status/1984210273998360650
>green ribbonChii's oneechan showed up for Sarashina's story....
stupid lucky halloween green
>>283442688>she was in the episode>trying to warn everyone about Sarashina's evil planCrazy crazy crazy.
>>283442762I think she like it though...
>>283442799>Sarashina stole Chii's oneechanKUYACHII
>>283442994
>>283442994of course they areboth are autistic
>>283443161OtoP when I kiss Subaru on the lips in front of her.
>>283443346OtoP is gonna join the anti-obake alliance...
>>283443346OtoP should have gone with the priusa costume
how does wako have an old pricorn if she never watched aipri before mitsuki showed hersuspicious...
>>283443586himitsu
>>283443586Maybe Pricorn is a character from Priusa Friends, and she was a big fan of that!
>>283443586are the mascots related to Aipri, I thought they were just random plushies or >>283443852
>>283443904They're introduced in Prism Stone in AiPriVerse, but otherwise nothing says they're related to AiPri.
>>283442994Mugi's frog prince
Non! excite
When are these cute husbands going to become an Aipri duo?
>>283445187Those are ainon and they like to watch.
>>283445187They vowed to never return to the Aipriverse after their unfortunate run-in with the Dark Dorks.
>>283445269But they were the Dark Dorks' biggest fans...
>>283445391Thats why they thought they were safe. Poor guys...
>>283395748hot
>>283446239It's nice to see make Mii make funny faces again, its been a while.
>>283446483Ghosts scare Mii.
>>283446694>clinging to Himari and just making scared noisesUnbelievably kawaii.
>>283446694
all these different versions of this greenall irredeemably greedy
>>283447827Stupid popular green.
>>283447957subaru wants kitsOtoP wants kids
janny olev
Mii
>>283449201A bold proclamation.
I'm gonna dream with Ring today.Byerilu
>>283432863>Moriwaki did express some specific requests regarding the finer points of Laala's performance, such as the echo effect for the "shogaku rokunensei" scene, stating she would prefer it to be "a little more like this". "You always have to echo that line three times" she said. I remember then telling the staff "don't just repeat it, make sure you neatly echo the phrase "shogaku rokunensei" precisely three times!" (laughs). Based.I remember listening to one of the audio commentaries (S3E1 I think) where Himika explained that Moriwaki and her record it three separate times rather than repeat the same recorded line and it's like yeah, that definitely makes it funnier.
Frogposting with Airi.
>>283433063>It's especially clever how Rin and Madoka have become angels and demons, the complete opposite of their roles in the main story, it's just too brilliant...Loved that bit. The ED was full of such soul.>>283433091>When that moment finally arrived, I think it brought tears to everyone's eyes. "You're kidding me" they'd say.Akari and Lala pakiru-ing was peak
>>283437668Nonsuke wearing this (smol bulge)...
>>283449528sauce pls
spooky
>>283450113It would be funny and really hot haha.
don't openpic extremely dangerous to ainons inside
Minky Momo x Creamy Mami merch being released in 2025 definitely isn't something I ever expected.
>>283452622Very cute design for that clock.
>>283451851The saving grace of the greedy green's birthday is that there are many cute bear pictures as a consequence. Silver lining and all that.
https://x.com/koedo_kun/status/1984559167944917397>Panic Labyrinth was one of the proposed songs and might be coming as extra content
>>283453800Aikatsu x Pripara Route 2....
>>283451851You like the bear even if it's green.
>>283453800https://x.com/uriym/status/1984558642088329656Ohba: Panic Labyrinth is a gag song, but it's got great lyrics! I really wanted Nina from Aikatsu to sing it!
dog
>>283455115like this dog
>>283455134We know Touma.
>>283454563uhhh I'll have to think about it
>>283455434Everyone's favorite jobber.
>>283455336shhh idles are resting
>>283455558Wrong: These idles are deceased.
>>283455725hmmm nyo they are alive and wellfor now
AiPri in Taiwan has started.
>>283455804snacks
>>283455843do they get funny names over there like terry
>>283456088https://yoyotv.ebc.net.tw/Program/Content/306Don't know how to read these runes but only Himari and Mii are listed so far.
My PriPesos...
Fashionable pink space idles
>>283456088>>283456147dont have the screenshot anymore but sakura is 櫻they had an general website up for like a day but it's still not back up yet (was aipri.com.tw)
>>283457307an arcade* oopsit had some card samples
IS EVERYONE EXCITED FOR PURI-O AND AIPRI!?
>>283458195lots of someone is missing is this the work of golfgom
>>283458195ABSOLUTELY>>283458268Yes, TV Asahi's entire block is ded this week. Onore Golfgom.
кот
>>283458613elle likes this pussy
>>283459489
>the new Princessdachi models use the same app as the PolPri and KinPri models
>>283459565every line from that whole sequence is very useable
>>283461270Very inappropriate sounding out of context.
>>283461552elle is reading too much fanfiction
>>283459565It's funny how Love JurieL always gets the gayest exchanges.
>>283461623They’re just good friends.
>>283461948big fan of this miivery cute
>>283461623It was so adorable, I was dying. Juria is a buzzin saint though, don’t know how she puts up with Elle. Stupid lucky bitchy nerd.
>>283462175Clingy oneechans do not approve of NAKAYOSHI.
>>283462865>mfw my autistic otouto is more into plushies than incest
OtoP isn't beating the Mirai allegations.
>>283463062>Elle is similar to Mii because she’s a heavy girl that is good friends with a retard >OtoP is similar to Mii because she’s a heavy girl that feels threatened by a retarded plushieghost
I want to marry Laala.
Princess ojisans, assemble! Today is our day. Today is our victory. Shall we bring ourselves to tears and listen to God coming in from sky.
>>283463414ring rings
>>283463378Very kawaii CD cover.
>>283463204Despite their aesthetic and hobby overlap, OtoP lacks that certain stacy energy.
>>283454682>Panic Labyrinth by Nina
>>283455314Dorothy doing her bit in the credits after all the screwing around in the movie
>>283464034
>>283463822It’s a gag that makes total sense, but I wasn’t sure if they’d actually let Dorth steal her catchphrase. Love it so much.
>>283464166The credits are a photograph montage format, and one has Dressing Pafé doing the pose.In the movie they keep squabbling and interrupting each other. She might say sekai no chuushin wa Dorothy da yo! or something like it, can't recall exactly.
>>283464166Given that the director and Zu confirmed the movie would have been significantly different if Zu didn’t return to work, it’s only fitting for her to say that line.
>>283464138Find yourself someone that looks at you like how Mii looks at the depressed retard. And then run away because shes probably crazy.
>>283464097Nagisa will do anything for the good friends ending.
Mii looks completely natural even with English subtitles.
>>283464302Zu doesn’t need a bigger ego, don’t give her any ideas.
>>283464736Naturally European.
i need a full himari cover of secret dream
>>283465389We know Mii.
What’s the stream situation for this week? Is the old one still down?
>>283463378me too
>>283465513The nonbrowser link ainon posted last week appears to be fine.https://us1001.utako.moe/TV_Tokyo/index.m3u8
Tsumugi will likely be a threat to Mii.
>>283461363she lost subaru's autographed soccer cards.
>>283466362can confirm but it's stuttering like crazy
>>283466808Yeah it really started struggling when Princession started, switched to one of the browser sites and it's not nearly as laggy.
>>283466808>mpv https://ok.ru/video/9805102325364Another working link.
>going from flower duet to flower duetNoticing a theme today!
The Sumikko Gurashi game just makes me want to try out Hello Kitty Island Adventure.
JEWELSPACEANIMALFLOWERMELODYPRINCESSBUZZLUME
JEWELSPACEANIMALFLOWERMELODYPRINCESS BUZZLUME!
Doki Doki
Where's the cutie nurse...Also guess we aren't doing pre-OP recap anymore.
>>283467366Me when I hear Pmaru Penis music.
>>283467372Gone to the big hospital in the sky along with Ai-chan.
Silly nerd dance.
stream was fine just until now when it started to stutter again... worried
>live old hag reaction
ring should start a reaction channel
Tsumugi came to play.
ring with her mouth open there like a retard
>>283467414Aipri popularity over princession slop.
>>283467433>my grandma reacts to good friends dancing live on stage?!
Tsumugi magic gay flower.
it's so nice to see tsumugi smilingand now she just summoned a flower out of nowhere
Tsumugi is so good a math you guys.
Tsumugi beats the retard allegations!!
Tsumugi is SMART
okay this scene might just be the cutest thing ever
Tsumugi's OCR is too powerful.
Himari's doll smarter than her.
>>283467502even a great teacher like Sarashina cannot help himari
shitsumu will become the final villain because he's jealous of tsumugi
BEHIND YOU MUGI LOOK OUT
Himari can't handle difficult books....
Hag groomer and PriCorn....
this groomer takes every opportunity to get closer to mii>I don't really remember a lot of when I was a childainon was right once again
>Go see Europe.
the groomer wants to take mii overseasshe said she can bring her to a nice island on the caribbean where they'll enjoy it a lot...
>>283467565wako wishes she was the princess in roman holiday.
>>283467576I thought she only lost her memories of AiPri, but she lost everything?I'm surprised green daddy didn't get sued to bankruptcy...
Himari's level of reading hasn't improved at all...
>himari reading a picture book while tsumugi is reading advanced sciences
Top 10 betrayals in anime
The good friends song.
>>283467625imagine being illiterate while your AI plushie is an accomplished reader
>>283467627I don't think Ring is very interested in that though...
>>283467625Mii looks at this and thinks Himari is the genius there.
Tsumugi broke her promise....
>>283467655ring is mainly interested in miibutt
the princess will now 60 aimu executed due to tsumugi's disloyalty
Grandma's pissed
every emotion expressed by tsumugi is so cute>>283467695she truly is making a face like that lol
i love tsumugi's voice so much
AIPRI BRACELET CHANGE
>I hate you Tsumugi, now I'll be friends with Mii.
KIRAMEKI WO
little girls see this and make their parents hand over all their pripesos
>>283467820Moog was worth 250 Pripesos.
CONGRATULATIONS
lol ring didn't give a fuck
SARASHINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Sarashina...
what the fuckMYSTERIOUS GARDENER AND SARASHINA-SENSEI LINK UP
CINDERELLA LA LA LA
La la la
Well that was a vibe for the end, lots of lore this ep.
sarashina understand the gardener's weird prophecy-speak...
ai puri ai puri ~ai puri ai puri ~
>Next week: Grooomer rings
MUGI HIJACK
>next episode: just a bit of tsumuchii, as a treat
>tsumuchii>himari comforting mugi>mii meets her groomerthey know what we want to see...
>don't know what to do - go to Chii
Short summary of the next episode >83 The Lonely Princess>Ring Hime is troubled by her inability to reconcile with Tsumugi. Tsumugi, troubled by the same concerns, goes to visit Chii. After asking Chii how to make up, Tsumugi heads out, but...
>>283467772>Shitsumu, bring my slaves.
>>283467971IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME
>>283468012~nanoja
>>283467976hag should learn to act her age
HOW WAS PURI-O AND AIPRI!?
>>283467971>Himari is now the one giving Moogs courage>on the same cloud bedIt's like pottery, it rhymes. I really hope Mii walks in on them again.
>>283468043GREAT!
>>283468043BOTH WERE REALLY GOOD
>>283468043greatlove mugiot was nice to see her be the main character of an episode (mii didn't even do anything)
>>283468077Mii got groomed to go be a European.
wako might be lying about not being a princess.
>>283468043>Puri-OGreat! I love their ability to bring so many new songs. The first part of the fight was lovely and the attention given to the side characters was nice.>AipriFANTASTIC! I loved the mugi reading scene so much... man she's so cute. I like her dynamic with Ring a lot more than I thought I would. So much lore, and so many mysteries... Hyped for the future!
>>283468095CUTE
>>283468090>Wako can abuse diplomatic immunityExplains how she gets away with it.
>>283468090it would be funny if they revealed sarashina is secretly the prince of some country who was pretending to be a normal teacher for some reason
>>283468095Sarashina just so happens to have some Symphonia coords to give to the cast...
>reads a bunch of books>ruins friendshipMoral of the story is not to be a NERD.
>>283468211Juria...
it was important that ring learned the emotions of sadness and loneliness, so tsumugi actually did her a favor!
Next week Ring Hime does a Buzzlume Dive.
>>283468314>Buzzlume Change! >Buzzlume Change! >Buzzlume Change! >Buzzlume Chaaaaaaaaaange!
>>283468314
tsumugi is the true protagonist in my heart
>>283468491
>>283468491>>283468514WHAT IS THEIR SECRET?
>>283468450This is the most focus Mugi has ever had so your heart is doing well right now.
>>283468540Sarashina has no sister.
>>283468643And the school has no library.
>>283468540[mirror noises]
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