Anon states: I just want to say Yes to Boobies!

Oh hell yeah! 😆

....I had a pic, but its message would get cropped by the format. I'll just reblog an old post lol
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Anon say: NomoKasu cosplaying Mario princesses

Which ones? We have choices! 😗

...Though I have drawn Nomoto as Peach once for a Mario Day sketch~
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It IS sort of a curse that a lot of the ManaEmi Yuriful AU stuff does need context to fully see the vision, but I also don't think you need to know every minute detail I got inspired by lol

But I have this handy-dandy ref thread if you're ever curious!
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Anon asks: This may sound random, but do I have to read the other parts of that ManaEmi fic or can I just read that newer one?

Hmm...not really? I do refer to some previous fics in the series, but it's not "iykyk" enough to warrant prerequisites.
If you only have the energy for the one fic, it should be fine! If you have questions, don't hesitate!

...I THINK this is about LLL3, anyway bc of recent art lol (...)
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Anon asks: Any games you've played lately?

The most recent (not new) was Red Dead Redemption 2. Just roaming the land and doing random stuff. I think I mostly played some card games that night lol

I haven't touched it in a while, but I was also playing Paper Mario (not first time) just to see if I could play an RPG again
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Anon says: Get better soon, Nari!

Aww, thank you Anon 💖
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Anon asks: Where do you want to go in Japan?

It's ALWAYS been a toss-up between Tokyo and Kyoto. The sights at each have intrigued me for various reasons. Tokyo would be more pop culture-y, I will admit. Kyoto for the more nature and historical stuff.

3rd would be Aomori. If I do find myself able to visit often, I'll consider it~
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I'm gonna say Nomoto at first. We learned Kasuga never got to even enjoy a single video game growing up. Her bro's kinda a silent jerk, in a way, but I digress
The horror game comic implies Kasuga is quick to learn, so...she may surpass Nomoto quickly!
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Anon asks "fave fruit/veggie from Mexico"

I honestly dunno where the origins of some foods, I'm just putting that out there before someone says "that comes from [other country!]" So many things have crossed borders at this point. But I'm basing this off things I've had growing up

Tamarind, mangos, corn, potatoes, jalapeños (...)
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Anon asks, "What 'cool' Pokemon do you like?"

Carkol

Giratina (origin forme)

I guess Carkol could be considered cool? But, ah, I think it's cute!

Back in the day, though, I drew a bit of Giratina. But only Origin Forme (snakey one). I don't like that other form(e).
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Anon asks...? Well they ask me to say one good thing about Mexico and "America"

So I just gotta say one good thing about one place? Mexico is part of America 😗

I love the meshing of cultures in this entire continent, north and south. And man, I sure loved walking around the zócalos when I visited Mexico. So many people, so many little things to buy, the sounds... ❤️
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Anon asks/suggests: Tsukutabe nudity with funny/convenient censoring

I wish I was *that* creative, anon 😅 I think the most I've ever done was convenient blanket wrinkles
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Anon asks: If you could only pick just one, in general, would it be Manami or Emi?

Emi, as Kasuga, excited for food!

Emi hiding herself in her latest fashion piece, the tracksuit with her brand on it

Emi chilling with some wine

...okay, my last post was purely coincidental, but, while I would hesitate for a bit (even now), my fangirl heart points straight to Emi.

She's cool, she's thoughtful/mature yet also unapologetically childish at times, and she's unintentionally handsome, hee~
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Anon asks: if Manami or Emi offered you a full body cuddle, would you?

This may surprise, but...no! 🫢 The only person I ever wanna cuddle is Leigh and that's not just because she's my wife. Trust and comfort.
I'd freak out (neg) if my queens hugged me. Handshakes would be fine, though!

But no. I don't have that kind of feeling for them, personally
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Anon asks: okay you know stereotypical classic gyaru style? which between manami and emi do you think would look best in it (imagine its for a tv show)

Emi from a few years ago, during her blonde era

Emi, no question. She IS a gyaru, but in a softer way not typical of the appearance. Or rather, she's inspired by it, as admitted by Emi herself. She just has a touch of her own tastes and a..."sophisticated" air to it? I dunno how to explain it 😆

But this gal can definitely be a gyaru
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Anon asks: What are you eating?

My platter of sushi. Mmm. It's tuna, fatty tuna, and salmon. I just used my hands to eat. I wanted it as casual as possible~ Not pictured: edamame as an appetizer...though you can kind of see it at the top right

Right now? Well, haven't had my lunch break yet BUT I am treating myself to one of those "boom-boom" chicken wraps tonight

Yesterday, though, I had sushi because fuck this horrible month, gimme a treat after my paycheck hit lol
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[PART 2!]
Here are where I pick my colors AND the two most common sources for my canvas textures. You can literally find the colors I use on any given piece from here (give or take some manual saturation/hue shifts), alt text for further insights~
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Anon asks: How do you pick colour schemes or aesthetics for your drawings?

I'll have to come back to this one so I can show you my Clip Studio stuff for visuals, but the simple answer is....

I just grab from two specific palettes and one is just the default CSP palette lol. I may tweak the shade a little but that's it. I also use layers with a gradient filter +
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Anon asks: Where would *you* like to go on holiday?

Me?

Well, Japan's always been a dream vacation since I was a teen*
I'd like to see Mexico again. Last time was 2005, I KNOW a ton has changed since! Oh, southern France too!
In the US....NYC at least once. Maybe somewhere west of the Rockies too (literally KS/OK/TX has been the max west)
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Anon asks: What are the most OK/Mid Cures to you? You don't love or hate them, they're just okay.

There's so many of them now I can't keep up.... Well, anything after KiraPre count automatically bc I haven't fully seen any after that*

Let's see...Pine, Ace, Diamond, Blossom, Coral, Shiny Luminous, (this is gonna shock folks) Scarlet and Twinkle (REMEMBER, they said "just ok"!) [cont]
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Anon asks: Do you think Nomoto would buy weird food plushes

Manami - dressed as Nomoto - in a BTS photo where she's holding up the ceramic burger decoration Nomoto has in her apartment (drama only)

Nomoto with cheese earrings (manga)

Nomoto with watermelon earrings (manga)

1. BORGER
2. That said, outside of Shiba-Pup, I'm sure she would have food plushies in general, if she had the space. She already has quirky accessories (mainly earrings - like cheese and watermelons - but she had those turtle socks at one point)
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Anon asks: What are you writing about?

I'm specifically writing my notes out for it, but I have decided to call it "Like a Love Letter 3: Our Unnamable Force" ...though I may tweak it from here to release time. BUT! I want to pay tribute to the "unnamable thing" line from NemuCha here

😏
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Anon asks (twice btw lol. Strawpage must've had a hiccup): Nagisa and Honoka are almost the same age as you, right?

Thereabouts yeah. I think I'm about 2 years older than them iirc? (My age is not a secret btw. I'm 37, will be 38 this coming October)
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Anon asks: Do you have any Precure mutuals? If you do, would you say they make funny Precure posts?

I limited myself in Precure follows when I first joined here bc of how I was at the time with the series (if you didn't see the vent, basically my and Leigh's former roommate nearly ruined it for us) I basically stepped out of the fandom

The folks I do follow don't heavily focus on it1/2
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Anon asks: Do you know about Ecco the Dolphin? I wanna see Minami's playthrough and review

I have never played it, but have heard of it, and I'm sure Minami (checks spelling....okay good lol) would enjoy the series ..if it's what I think it's about

....Dolphin saving the seas, right? 😗

She'll need to learn how to play a game first, though. She'll be eager, I'm sure!
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A well-meaning anon asked: foods you'd try at the world pavillion thing at disney world (i wanted to phrase this another way but it was the simplest version of the idea i could figure)

Ah, sorry, Anon. I missed out on EPCOT *twice* in high school bc my parents couldn't even bother with the fundraiser to get my ticket for the band-related trips so its kinda bittersweet. SPECIFICALLY EPCOT since that's where I would've been

I've never paid attention to theme park foods 🤔
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Anon demands: Cast Mana(mi) and Emi as Precure characters in (a) live action

Suite Precure live action

Bc, um...Hibiki pianist (Emi wouldn't have to fake it), Kanade baker (Manami can cook, just give her guidance lol) And um...man, I guess Ellen and Ako just, I dunno. Some other gals pfft

I mean, the only other ones they may fit well in are the OG and Maho Girls
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Anon asks: "So if someone really did a series about how Emi and Manami met and became whatever they are now, what episode do you think would we be on now? What would be your favourite "episode" so far?"

This one's gonna be a thread. Get comfy~

First, it's REALLY hard to pinpoint how we'd want to see this as a series since there's obviously moments that aren't captured but alluded to, like their initial "sushi once a month" commentary or Emi's wall-breaking moment (cont)
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Anon asks: Ever thought of making zines or con appearances in general?

I don't think I have the mental energy for a con scenario tbh. Too much crowd, cornered into my stall....and a SUPER specific catalog of fan works lol I don't think I could advertise myself well 😅

As for zines, I've tried but every sign-up was a rejection 🥲 Dunno if I'd ever make my own
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Anon asks: All time favorite screencap?

Bedroom eyes Kasuga

The moment Kasuga tells Nagumo her own feelings for Nomoto. This is an edit I made because I personally don't think the translation was strong enough. (Changed "like" to "love")

This final shot of them in the not-yet-packed apartment of Nomoto, just after they experienced their first hug and kiss together. The comfort. The soothing. The...nostalgia sort of, too! Seeing as this place is going to get packed up soon. It was an apartment that held many firsts for them...

Oh, geez. I have like...4k screencaps at this point but my phone only has some access!

But...it would have to be "unintentional bedroom eyes Kasuga" for the sillies, this shot of Kasuga from Ep 19 for a good portrait (I only have my personal edit on-hand) and this for overall composition
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