I made a Carrd for my yumejoshi twitter (ㆁωㆁ)! As mentioned before, I'm more active there and all my art will be there too despite twt being, uh, terribad for it I guess-
Does anyone know what kind of stitch this is, if it has a name? I can’t find it on google but when I search “heart stitch knitting” on youtube the first few videos show this stitch, and they’re usually in other languages.
These are the steps if it helps (or if you wanted to know how to do it)
Cast on with Even number of stitches.
Row 1 : k1, *Knit with looping yarn two rounds around the right needle, Repeat from *, end k1.
Row 2 : k1, * sl 2 stitches to right needle and then move back to the left, skip 1 st and knit into 2nd stitch and then knit the skipped stitch **, Repeat from * to **, end k1.
It’s called the little hearts pattern! I saw this post a few weeks ago and I just read a blog post referring to this as the little hearts pattern and I looked it up on YouTube (and it was hard to find, but it’s still called the “Little Hearts Knitting Stotch”). Here is a link to a YouTube tutorial. The above pattern is correct but here’s it written a different way if you don’t wanna watch the video/need more details.
Row 1: k1, *k1 with an extra yo (stick your needle in, yo like normal, yo again, pull through)* to end, k1
Row 2: k1, *slip 2 sts (not the extra yo, just the actual sts) to the left needle purlwise, slip them back to the right needle also purlwise (basically you’re undoing the yo’s)), k the second st through the first st, k first st* to end, k1
The video is super helpful with visualizing the pattern btw. It’s super easy once you understand what the pattern is talking about and it’s absolutely adorable and I just need to figure out what to make with it
TW FOR SEMI SUGGESTIVE CONTENT! These are my personal headcanons on what I think the idols would wear. You do not have to agree with me. I just dislike how Broccoli always gives their character merch scents like; apple or lavender. They are adult men in an entertainment industry. They usually get promotional items so I think that they have preferences... But I also have a thing for exploring the world around me with my nose first. I hope you enjoy.
Quick explanation; top notes, middle notes, and base notes are the length of how long the scent will last when applied.
Top notes; 5 - 15 minutes / Middle notes; 1 hour / Base notes; Max of 6 hours
Reiji Kotobuki
Le Beau Paradise Garden by Jean Paul Gaultier
Masculine Cologne
Around 130 USD // 20,094 Yen
So I picked this mostly based on my perception of Reiji. I think he is so wonderful and silly. And the design of the bottle reminds me of him in a way that I cannot explain. His canon scent/associated smell from what I have seen is usually… Grass? Earth and forest smell. Which is fine. But I think he needs something… Cuter? Reiji is a big clown character so I think that something akin to lawn clippings isn’t as fun and whimsical as he is. So I chose this! The top notes are ginger, mint, water notes (these are molecules combined to mimic the ‘scent’ of clean freshwater!) and green notes(grass usually)! This is to create a very fresh smell when it’s first applied. The middle notes are coconut, fig, and salt. I really like this for Reiji because it’s masculine but also it feels almost… Like a mature beach trip. If that makes sense. In a fun way! Lastly the base notes are tonka beans and sandalwood so it all fades down to this which is very warm. Please imagine visiting the lake after a drive with him and spending the whole day together until night time!~! That kind of scent.
Reiji is always looking for ways to get you closer…
Ranmaru Kurosaki
Eros Flame by Versace
Masculine Cologne
Around 115 USD // 17,219 Yen
Ranmaru usually has something ‘spicy’ or amber for his scent which actually makes sense to me. But again usually when they say spicy it’s cinnamon and only cinnamon… Which reminds me more of Xmas than it reminds me of a sexy man. So I picked Eros Flame by Versace because I actually have smelled this cologne in person. A long time ago I smelled it and it wasn’t for me personally. But I can’t deny it smelled good. The top notes are mandarin orange, Madagascar pepper (spicy!), chinotto(sour and tart fruit that is similar to an orange), rosemary, and lemon. So it’s very citrusy on top and the scent is almost like… Potpourri? So it's a nice bowl of fruit when he comes in to hug you. The middle notes are geranium, pepperwood, and rose so it’s very floral and gently mixing in with the lingering fruit scent! Which can be a little intense but the bite of the spice smell remains. The base notes are vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, Texas cedar, patchouli, and oakmoss! Very calm and earthy smells with that hidden sweetness. I think it fits Ranmaru very well because he is very passionate, but there’s also a softness there!
Ranmaru wants to make sure you know that he likes you…
Ai Mikaze
MISSING PERSON by PHLUR
Unisex Cologne
Around 99 USD // 15,047 Yen
My original choice for Ai was Molecule 01 but I changed my mind. I like this much better. So my original choice was me viewing Ai Mikaze as physically what he is and not who he is which was very hurtful of me! MISSING PERSON is supposed to replicate the lingering scent of your lovers bare skin. It is intimate, but nonsexual. If I recall, Ai usually gets floral scents which actually does make sense for me. I just am not the biggest fan of the constant usage of lavender when it comes to idol merchandise. Ai is still a 'child' so... I will allow it. The top notes are bergamot (if an orange and a lemon had a baby that would be the smell), jasmine, and musk (powdery, sweet, feminine!). Imagine the person you love finally dry after a long and relaxing shower. The top notes are meant to imitate that, which I very much agree with... The middle notes are orange blossom, cyclamen, and neroli. These are all floral smells and as the top notes fade it's a lingering and pleasant smell that will leave you at ease. Finally, the base notes are white musk (more masculine!), white wood, and Australian sandalwood. As everything winds down you are left with a softness in the cologne that I really like for Ai. He is not just a machine made to replicate who once was. He is 愛!~!
As Ai grows and learns, you can see that he really is his own person...
Camus
The Omniscient Mr. Thompson by Penhaligon's
Masculine Cologne
Around 315 USD // 47, 747 Yen
This was also not my first choice but my first choice was so basic I forgot the name. This cologne is insanely expensive because the bottle is only 75ml for the price. Which isn't a lot but it is very strong... It is butler inspired, which Camus plays that role while on stage but also even outside of that the scent reminds me of him. In a good way! The top notes are lavender, pink pepper, and elemi (a type of amber with a pine smell!). It comes off as sweet and masculine. The scent tends to linger which it's like... "You will see me" if that makes sense. The middle notes are orris root (powdery earth smell), black pepper, and geranium. The pepper is back! But pink pepper and black pepper are different when it comes to colognes and perfumes. Pink pepper is more for a sweeter spice smell. Imagine a finely aged whiskey while black pepper is a biting spice meant to give you the feeling of intensity. So the middle notes are much warmer and mature than the top ones. Finally our base notes are vanilla, sesame, and oak! When it all fades down to the base as a whole... It's impossible to explain other than elegant. It is very strong scent wise but it fades quickly. So even before entering a room the smell is going to attract you. I am actually a very big fan of this one. I love almost every fragrance from this collection...
Camus knows that the smell will cling to your clothes when he's finished with you...
Kotobuki Reiji Voicelines Translation from Event Log
-All of this voicelines are from the Event Log (with both Mini Event and Talk section) on each of the Idol page. If you want to collect all of the other talk voicelines, you have to touch the background of the room (or rather anything other than the boys themselves) because touching them will only just trigger their skinship voicelines.
-If you ever see a blank one on the list, it's probably because I still haven't triggered and collected them or I just don't have their cards.
I hope you can wait for the update until I finally collect them, or if any of you already have them it would be helpful if you could send me the ss of the missing voiceline so I could fill in the list 🙏
-Also the translations might not be fully accurate since I'm not that fluent on jp/en, so if i ever made a mistake do correct me🙏
Mini Event:
Tokiya's Birthday Celebration (Reiji) Year 1:
Reiji: Happy Birthday, Tokki☆ If you ever had a time when you want to be spoiled by someone, then you're very welcome to go to Rei-chan~☆
Tokiya: Thank you for the offer. Although I don't know if I will ever have such an opportunity like that, but I appreciate the sentiments behind.
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Otoya) Year 1:
Otoya: Rei-chan, Happy Birthday! As a Senpai-Kouhai duo with a great chemistry, let's continue to have lots of fun together from now on!
Reiji: Aww~! You said the cutest thing ever! Onii-san shall do his best to keep up so that he won't lose to Otoyan's growth okay☆
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Masato) Year 1:
Masato: You never forgets to pay attention to your surroundings. Seeing you like that made me want to learn more from Kotobuki-senpai's example. Happy Birthday.
Reiji: Hearing that from Hijirin made me so happy~! I should do my best as well to continue being a role model☆
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Natsuki) Year 1:
Natsuki: Happy Birthday! It's always fun being together with Rei-chan-senpai. I think you have an amazing power!
Reiji: Thank you—! Nattsun is always happy go lucky so it's worthwhile talking to you☆
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Tokiya) Year 1:
Tokiya: Happy Birthday. Even though it's a joyous occasion, please be careful as to not get carried away, okay?
Reiji: Tokki is as strict as usual! But I already knew that's also your way of being kind♪
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Ren) Year 1:
Ren: Happy Birthday, Bukki! Let's go for a drive together again somewhere and refresh ourselves.
Reiji: Thank you Ren-Ren☆ I'll go pick out some good places later okay~♪
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Syo) Year 1:
Syo: Reiji-senpai, Happy Birthday! I found a good hat shop, so let's go shopping there together!
Reiji: Eh~! If it’s a shop recommended by Syo-tan, then I have high expectations of it☆ Thanks, I'm looking forward to it!
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Cecil) Year 1:
Cecil: Happy Birthday! You've always been so kind to me, so today I will return the favor!
Reiji: Cesshi! I'm so happy to hear that I almost burst into tears! To think that's how you thought of me already made my day☆
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Ranmaru) Year 1:
Ranmaru: It's your birthday? Well, Happy Birthday. I have nothing more to say at this point. Whether it's about music or other works, let's put all that we've had into it.
Reiji: Why of course! Let's always do our best with our full power☆ I'll accept your celebration wish to me♪
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Ai) Year 1:
Ai: Since it's your birthday, why don't you show a bit of your maturity? Anyway, Happy Birthday Reiji.
Reiji: Ai-Ai, thank you~! Don't get burned while looking at the grown-up Rei-chan, okay☆ Ah, don't ignore me!
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Camus) Year 1:
Camus: Since we're in the same group, let's at least celebrate your birthday. So, I assume there'll be a cake later, right?
Reiji: Wait a minute~! Geez, Myu-chan you're so dishonest. But thanks for the birthday wish♪
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Eiichi) Year 1:
Eiichi: Looks like it's your birthday today, Happy Birthday. Since we're both the one who's responsible in keeping the group together, I'd like to talk about it sometime with you.
Reiji: Thank you~☆ Although I'm not actually the leader, I'm interested in that topic. Do tell me more♪
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Kira) Year 1:
Kira: Happy…Birthday. The ability to create a cheerful atmosphere…and bring people together. It's a charm that I don't have. I'd like to learn it from you.
Reiji: The fact that you praised me so seriously made this Onii-san so happy…! Let's learn a lot from each other's good points okay☆
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Nagi) Year 1:
Nagi: Happy birthday☆ I heard you knew a lot of retro words. If you knew something cute, do tell me~♪
Reiji: Ugh, is this what you call a generation gap… You're already cute enough as it is, I don't think you need that~☆
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Eiji) Year 1:
Eiji: Happy Birthday. I think it's so amazing that you've always made the atmosphere on set so relaxing.
Reiji: Oh no~ I'm a little embarrassed to be told that by a guy from the different agency☆ It's perfectly OK for you to always imitate me♪
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Van) Year 1:
Van: I heard it's your birthday today, Happy Birthday! In exchange for celebration I have a suggestion, can you put a pizza on the Kotobuki Lunchbox?
Reiji: Pizza~!? But, it might be quite a good surprise. I'll go and talk to them about it later☆ Thanks for the advice!
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Yamato) Year 1:
Yamato: Birthday, huh. I'm happy for you. I've always been indebted by this karaage from your place. Let me also express my thanks to you.
Reiji: Don't tell me you're actually a big fan of our store!? That's great~♪ Also thanks for the congratulation too☆
Reiji's Birthday Celebration (Shion) Year 1:
Shion: I can feel such a warm vibes from your machocho word. I wish you a happy and prosperous day.
Reiji: Don't tell me I'm being praised!? At times like this thank you very very machocho☆ Make sure to use it with HE★VENS too okay♪
Talk:
Talk Morning Topic: Don't you feel that I'm so full of adult charms right off in the morning? Eh, you don't think so? …Shall I show you how serious I am?
Talk Afternoon Topic: As a reward for your hard work in the morning, I shall give you my LOVE as a present♪ Now you'll be full of energy after this!
Talk Evening Topic: Whenever I see your face, it feels as if all of the tiredness that I felt from work are being blown away. I feel like I want to do anything for you as a thank you☆
Talk Night Topic: Would you like to do something fun…with me? At times like this, let's have a karaage party☆ Keep it a secret from everyone, okay♪
Talk Summer Topic: Driving along the coast is so good and relaxing! I want to go there with Kouhai-chan someday☆
Talk 1: To Kouhai-chan who's working hard~ I'm going to present you a cheering song with my maracas☆
Talk 2: If you were to go on a date with me, where would you like to go? I'll lead you wherever you want♪
Talk 3: Despite how I look, I might be quite greedy when it comes to music. I want try out everything that I can☆
Talk 4: If you were to ask me a recommendation for a souvenir gift, then you can't go wrong with our Kotobuki Lunchbox! They're very popular at various workplaces☆
Talk 5: There's just something that makes me attracted to UK since I was a child. I even have a lot of Union Jack items with me☆
Talk 6: QUARTET NIGHT is a group full of individual charms! The four of us can shine even more brighter, right☆
Talk 7: The four of us are very particular and persistent with our own opinions. But that is what raises the quality of QUARTET NIGHT to a higher level☆.
Talk 8: I'm still conscious and thinking of how to charm the audience even during the music production. It's very important to have an image of how you want to express yourself on stage☆
Talk 9: I'm still not going to lose to all of you youngsters☆ Leave all the difficult dance to me♪
Talk 10: I got a candle as a gift from my work~☆ I'm going to try and use it right away♪
Talk 11: Going undercover at the donut factory was amazing. Seeing so many donuts lined up in a row, it was like a dream come true…
Talk 12: Whenever I found a good hat in town, I couldn't help but go and buy it without a second thought! I fell in love with it at the first sight☆
Talk 13: I want to make everyone around me smile. If I can achieve this by being funny, then all the best☆
Talk 14: I got a compliment from someone who used to take care of me before☆ I guess such things happen when you've been in the entertainment industry for a long time!
Talk 15: Myu-chan accidentally drink my black tea by mistake. He had such sour face after that, and it made my stomach muscles ache~
Talk 16: I often go out to play during my days off☆ I don't have a fixed schedule, so I like to do things as I please♪
Talk 17: I hear that the number of roadside stations where you can have interesting experiences is increasing! I'd like to go for a drive and check one out☆
Talk 18: I was surprised to suddenly get a day off the other day! I went to a store that Myu-chan recommended and bought a lot of stuff☆
Talk 19: My favorite hobby is driving☆ Along with my cute green car. It's really fun and exciting!
Talk 20: Something that I want? Hmm~, maybe a car wash with all the latest equipment just for my car? It's dreamy, isn't it~☆
Talk 21: While I'm waiting in line, I sometimes chat with people, but I also look up on healthcare information too. My body is my greatest asset after all☆
Talk 22: I'm the type of person who gets fired up whenever people wanted me, so when I get a lot of cheers during my live performance I get really excited☆
Talk 23: Will you do Onii-san a favour? I want to have you all to myself tomorrow. I'll make sure you won't regret it.
Talk 24: Kouhai-chan have a reliable Senpai, Rei-chan, on her side! Let's work hard together on this week too!
Talk 25: Sunglasses are an item that will instantly makes you look stylish, so I tend to collect them all~☆
Talk 26: All right, Rei-chan will go and improve himself until Kouhai-chan's back☆ I'm so going to make her surprised! (when you ignore him)
Talk 27: Hm? What, you keep staring at me like that. If you keep that up then in order to respond to your passionate gaze, I'm going to wink at you☆ (when you ignore him)
Talk 28: Oh, welcome back—! What do you think of my new look~? Don't I look awesome all around☆ (after you're done ignoring him)
Talk 29: Oops, I was the who get surprised than the other way around. You're so concentrated earlier, did you finally found a good melody just now? (after you're done ignoring him)
About Otoya: Whenever I met Otoyan at worksite, he'll come running up to me with a big smile on his face. I wonder if this is how it feels like to have a little brother around~☆
About Masato: Whenever I talk to Hijirin, he praise me a lot you see~ Hearing that of course made me happy and it's quite refreshing too☆
About Natsuki: You can feel the love from Nattsun's hugs. Although it might be painful, it's also shown how big of the love he had…I guess☆
About Tokiya: Tokki can be a little bit harsh to me sometimes…but it's a proof that he opened up his heart to me right☆
About Ren: Ren-Ren and I are driving buddies♪ Sometimes we talk about places we'd like to visit☆
About Syo: Syo-tan, who's always full-throttle of manliness, is very cool isn't he! Seeing him made me feels like I have to show off my manly side too☆
About Cecil: When I give Cesshi a Japanese-style item to him as a present, his eyes would lit up with joy. Isn't it cute how pure he is☆
About Ranmaru: Although he might looks like that Ran-Ran is actually a very caring person you know~☆ He always bought us souvenirs from his trip♪
About Ai: No matter what anyone says, I can't help but dote on Ai-Ai you see~ I mean he's the youngest in our group after all☆
About Camus: Myu-chan's work is always perfect. As a member of the same group, I find him to be such a very encouraging presence♪
Skinship 1: Oh, what's this~? You're so good at surprising me, Kouhai-chan! (touching head)
Skinship 2: Getting pats in the head for the first time in a while made Rei-chan feel younger☆ Though I am still young! (touching head)
Skinship 3: I guess it can't be helped…but only just a lil' bit, okay? Though I hope you don't compare me to a baby.
Skinship 4: A plump cheeks, you said? Then you're probably the winner in an instant~☆
Skinship 5: Are we comparing our arm lengths now~? Well, how about this! (touching arms)
Skinship 6: It's okay, you can come closer. Shall I give you a hug as well☆
Skinship 7: Even Rei-chan is also started getting embarrassed too…
Skinship 8: Urgh…the endurance contest, is now begin!!
Skinship 9: Wait, just give me a moment~!
Skinship 10: Whoa~ Rei-chan give up!!
Skinship 11: I'm going to stay quiet!
Approach 1: I'm quite a greedy person, so I'd like to receive a different form of love from you soon~ For example, like an invitation to go on a date!
Approach 2: If you keep playing a prank on me, then I'm going to call you a bad girl from now on☆ Just kidding♪
Intimacy lvl-up 1: And with Onii-san's power right here, I'm going to make you obsess over me☆
Intimacy lvl-up 2: To think that you're showing me a lot of your different sides, how bold of you Kouhai-chan~☆
Intimacy Limit Release: I received your feelings.
(Your) Birthday Celebration 1:
Reiji: Happy Birthday☆ To a hardworking person like you, why don't you relax for a bit and enjoy yourself for today!
Reiji: In order to make you laugh, I've already prepared a lot of special jokes that were especially made by me☆
Reiji: Of course I also have plenty of swe~et words of love that will surely melt your heart. …Now, which one do you want to hear first?
Reiji's Birthday Celebration 1:
Reiji: Thank you for the celebration~! I held a party today, so make sure you come okay Kouhai-chan☆
Reiji: And of course there'll be an afterparty later~☆ The participant will be just you and me. …Will you tell me you're happy about it?
This one is not listed, but here's a voiceline if you're trying to leave him:
Oh my, it's time already? If you want to go somewhere then Rei-chan will give you a ride so can you wait for a while☆
Bonus Voicelines from URs/SRs:
"Letter of Dream" Kotobuki Reiji Talk 1: This song is a love letter from me. I hope that these feelings of mine will finally reach you, my beloved.
"Letter of Dream" Kotobuki Reiji Talk 2: Either it's my cheerful side, or my weak side, if it's you then I'll tell you all about it. In exchange, I won't ever let you go.
"Memory of Temptation" Kotobuki Reiji Talk 1:
"Memory of Temptation" Kotobuki Reiji Talk 2:
"Be Elegant!" Kotobuki Reiji Talk 1:
"Be Stylish!" Kotobuki Reiji Talk 1: The whole reason why I was able to enjoy the musical was because you're with me☆ I'll be looking forward for a proper real date next time.
Back at it again with some new songs! Next up is UP TO THE LIMIT by our very own Quartet Night! These songs were released for the Uta no Prince-sama for Nintendo Switch Special Campaign CD to celebrate the release of the games on the Nintendo Switch! Please consider buying the games if you can to get this CD in person and support the original <3
If anyone ever tells me again that I'm not concentrating hard enough or I'm not focusing hard enough on doing my tasks or work or whatever, here watch this. No brain is the same and our ADHD brain looks different when focusing/concentrating!!!