MORE ASKS ‼️ call me george the way i am curious. 2 and 8 for mono (i feel like he definitely has an Opinion but i want to know what 👀), 3 for gan, 10 for cats, and 18 for heavenizer 2nd edition as a whole !! and of course 7 for whoever it applies to :3
i have more questions but for now… this will do.
HELL YEAH let's GO!! ...you are too kind, I am spoiled ehehe
2. for Mono, "Do they have any non-musical skills that they also use in their work? (e.g. makeup, styling, visual art, promotion, etc)"
100%, he's a real renaissance man!
He knows his way around a sewing machine and tends to make or modify most of his stage outfits, as well as his bandmates'. Of course he's also adept with makeup, and proud of it.
In his pursuit of being literally anywhere besides at home for as long and often as possible for the latter chunk of his youth, he spent a lot of time just wandering in nature (probably doing a fair bit of trespassing let's be real) and reading in the library. As a result he knows a lot about plants and animals, and is pretty good at identifying local varieties. He draws from that knowledge frequently for themes and shoot locations.
...and he draws, in a literal sense as well! His doodles frequently appear in liner notes and Vision Press newsletter issues, and typically any hand lettering seen in either is his work as well
He also cuts his own hair!
He is not good at that though!
8. for Mono, "Is anyone recording bootlegs of their shows? If so, how do they feel about it?"
He has a pretty lenient attitude about it I think! Especially during Shining Drop. A result of getting a hold of such things in his youth perhaps... During Heavenizer his attitude turns to something more like "just don't let us see you doing it" due to consideration of other members' stances and the significant step up in popularity and funding. But in his heart he is a rebel.
3. for Ganymede, "Do they enjoy their work? How did they come to this career path, do they do it for the love of the art form or is it mostly a job to them? Or some other reason?"
Oooh a very interesting question actually...it's a means to an end for him and his grand scheme, and yet I think he does like it. He's fascinated by the attention, it's all very new to him. The band angle of their plot is all Mono's idea, I don't think Gan even knew what a band was before their meeting. but he enjoys it enough that maybe it could become something he does for the love of the art-form, given the chance...
10. for Cats, "What's their popular impression among the general public? Are they a fan favorite? (within their own group, larger scene, etc) Are they divisive or otherwise controversial?"
Cats is a favorite in Shining Drop, and does have his fans during Heavenizer, but they are not nearly as vocal or numerous compared to some other members there...In fact, only a small percentage of Heavenizer fans actually bridged over from Shining Drop, most of them having come from Lev's fanbase as a very successful solo artist instead. Regardless, he's well liked and generally uncontroversial.
18. for Heavenizer II, "are there any stories about them that circulate among their fans?"
So I heard that when Heavenizer played that comeback show recently there was some whole crazy interactive plot thing with a choreographed fight but then the new vocalist guy got really upset and like...stormed out before the show even really got going. and the guitarist was threatening to kick people's asses and stuff. idk I think it kind of sounds like bullshit because people would be up in arms if it was true right?? but my buddy swears he was there and it's true. Everybody else I asked says they don't really remember, which is weird.
Aaaaand of course 7. (thank you >:3) which I'll give to Shining Drop, "Have they released any other merchandise? (e.g. shirts, posters, pins) Anything particularly unique or unusual?"
While they do produce some obvious staples like posters or pins, Shining Drop is big on unorthodox merch, and some highlights include:
Small-batch tea made with fasciated sunflowers, as seen in their photoshoot for the liner materials of Fasciation
A very limited newsletter exclusive voucher to get a haircut from Mono (you have to sign a waiver in case of It Sucks)
Similarly, one for him to do your makeup (you probably don't have to sign a waiver for this one)
Hair art jewelry, made by Mono. Another of his many skills..?
Completely functional opera glasses
Thank you for the questions!! (and do indeed feel free to send more at your leisure :3)