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Hola Familia!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I only have a few days left of break and I am already ready to complain, but I WON'T! I am going to try going into the new year with a positive attitude and leave my heart open to new feelings and my mind open to new ideas. I'm excited to be back after a tiny break. I MISSED YOU ALL! Let's get to it!

BAND-MAID Sunday:

The votes are in...we start the new year off with BAND-MAID's new EP titled, SCOOOOOP! I have not heard the first song of the album yet so we begin with "Present Perfect." I am excited because I've seen the thumbnail of the music video that was released a while back and I have been waiting patiently ever since...! Let's gooo!

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Bray me - "マーリー" (Marley)

I found this band's name interesting only because I thought "braying" was the sound a horse made but now that I think of it...it's "neighing." Anyway, from what I understand this band has a calm but upbeat sound and I cannot wait to dive in to hear what this band has to offer my ears!

King's X - "It's Love"

I did more research on this band again before this reaction. I felt like the first reaction I did to King's X was centered around their label that was thrusted upon them as being a Christian band, but after doing more research...I think I found more cool info that makes their music even that much better!

BAND-MAID - Zaiko, 2025 Tokyo Garden Theater online Okyu-ji

I was given access (thank you, Eaglez1!) to the most recent online concert...so we are going to listen to the live version of "Present Perfect!" I am so excited since I didn't get a chance to see it due to the timing of the concert. I cannot wait to share this moment with you all!

ANIME Reactions:

Sound! Euphonium - Season 3, Ep. 11

Kumiko is starting to see through to what Mayu is doing, and honestly I don't blame either one of them for acting the way they are. Mayu is playing mind games with Kumiko whether it's intentional or not, and Kumiko is lifting her up without meaning to. It's time for Kumiko to try and take back the soli. She is also finally decided that she does not want to go to music school which makes Reina think their friendship is over.

The Apothecary Diaries - Season 1, Ep. 17

Jinshi goes on a quest disguised as a commoner to a location that has courtesans. Maomao accompanies him dressed as a higher ranking member of society. We learn what lessens the quality or price of a courtesan and it turns out that losing one's chastity is bad and even worse...a pregnancy.

K-On! - Season 2, Ep. 10

This episode is my favorite one out of both seasons. I am Sawa-chan. I am that teacher. I try not to share what I was and what I did or what I looked like growing up, but sometimes it's nice to have a conversation with my students about the kid I was because I want them to know that I was cool and that it's okay to be a little different growing up. I like to show them what I was like as a kid and then show them that I am still that kid, but in an adult's mind and body.

I hope that your year has had a good start. I am not one for toxic positivity, so I believe that you are allowed to have bad and good vibes. It's what you do with those vibes that make a difference. I have been cozy gaming a lot lately. I got some of my favorite things for Christmas like single player board games, skincare, music...It's been lovely. I hope the holidays were good to you as well!

Cheers to the New Year!🥂

Con Amor,💜NittPicc💜