Last Cloudia - Skyrant Famur

 Considering this is a rather niche Gacha RPG. Information on these extra bosses is incredibly scarce. Reddit was very little help and the Discord dedicated to this was of little help either. This is one of those situations where you'll have to dig around and get lucky to find ANYTHING.  

Skyrant Famur is one of 7 bosses. If not the last of the 7 bosses you need to take out after you complete Grandar area. (So essentially once you finish Elmaria farm). Once the 6 bosses are finished. You should get a cutscene about a dragon taking to the skies to terrorize Grandar region. Now on the map you'll see the boss you need to take on. It's PNG will fly lazily across the map. Tapping it will initiate a boss fight. 

Note: You can't take a friend unit with you on this quest initially. 

Skyrant Famur

• Type: Dragon
• Weakness: Fire -50
• Resistance: Everything else.

If you noticed this guy is essentially a recolored sprite of Bahamut. And much like the recolors it does pretty much the same as the OG. It's not initially aggressive and instead will start a rather slow countdown. Once the countdown finishes. You essentially get party wiped. I think the only way to actually survive the attack (Without auto-revive) is to pop "Holy Knight Ruuto"'s special before the attack fires off. 

Essentially this boss doesn't do much but countdown and fly around the area launching small attacks here and there to annoy you until the big one. You might've noticed you do practically single digit damage to the guy. Cause he has a ton of buffs up that resist everything. They slowly go away over time until the big guy recasts them. They usually go away after the big attack and somewhere in the middle of the countdown. 

So the strategy is to just survive and when you notice some of it's defensive buffs are gone. Go all out. A bit easier said than done in some cases since all the buffs vanish after the party wipe move. Leaving you with little time to revive and get in there. 

The Funny Thing About Power Creep

Yeah Power Creep destroyed most of this guy's menacing aura.  As of the time I'm writing this. A fairly powered up "Fire God Vargas" can practically solo this guy. (Doesn't help that Fire God Vargas is an event freebie X_X)

Your reward is an accessory "Draconic Saxewings. Decent stats and effect. 

Units to consider (If you have them)

• Healers: I mean just about any heal/support does the trick. As long as they can fast cast healing and revive (as well as pack an auto-revive) you're fine.
• Dilmordo (Insight): The guy is a Fire Monster in both senses of the word. Especially when his Skill 2 adds a fire debuff. 
• Gallant Flame Vaughn (Insight): much like Dilmordo Insight also made him useful for fire related power.
• Blademaster Beyland: The slayer. Doesn't care what kind of monster you are. He can get the job done if you put some care into him.
• Errant Steelheart Beyland: Debate with the supposed pro-players about this guy. 
• Ardine: Has active skills he cast specifically for this boss. Literally has an Anti-Dragon buff he can cast on himself. 
• Ryvern: Essentially you're goto fire guy. 
• New Year Maihime, Kynei: Her special restores HP.
• Kynei: The honestly better one. 
• Stahn Aileron: It'll be like playing a Tales of game....almost. Difference is Stahn won't be making combo videos out of the boss.
• Silver Society Lenius: Could just leave him to the AI control and he'll just go to town with casting spells. 
• Moment's Archbeing, Megius: One of the current kings cause he just doesn't care. Especially if you manage Break status.  
• Enjin Samurai Megius: Not as great but can rack up damage quickly if he has the SCT to chain the skills like he's in a Tales of game. 

Habbit Bans Multiple Users Over Copyright Policy - They're in the Right But Its Confusing

What Happened? 

Roughly one to two weeks ago, the company Habbit (which is mainly known by many for there R-18+ game AnotherEidos-R) produced not only a "Cease & Desist" order. But also proceeded to ban users over Copyright Infringement. 

AnotherEidos-R or Another Eidos of Dragon Vein-R is a R-18+ Gacha game that has both Visual Novel and Tower Defense gameplay aspects. Mainly featuring the character Gaia (you) who has become part dragon upon partaking of a dragon's blood. Now Gaia has unexplained powers and is growing through life to try and make his own decisions along with his proposed husband, Barboros. During these adventures many explicit scenes play thus making the game 18+.

The cease & desist order was a result of user(s) datamining the game's content of mainly PNG sprites and CG images. Then producing it for anyone to download with no charge. The user(s) behind the datamining complied and everyone thought it was over and done with. No more free access to character images that we don't have. The link to the datamine was erased. 

This however did not end there as days later many users in a discord fan group reported that they were banned from the game. Despite having little to nothing to do with the Datamining. They were banned from the game with no given explanation. Some reported after contacting Habbit that they were banned for violating the copyright policy despite having nothing to do with it. Apparently there friend codes/User IDs they left so that others could friend them on the game was how Habbit proceeded to ban these users. As a result the Discord fan server decided to remove most of there content related to AnotherEidos-R and left a message stating there feelings on being banned. 

The users banned stated that they had nothing to do with the datamine but were simply banned cause "Guilty By Association." A link to the datamine was in their  discord server.

When I found this out myself I decided to investigate the Copyright Policy to see if Habbit was in the right. Turns out they were and reading over the policy it feels rather scummy. It's not the first time I read a policy like this or have been burned by such a thing. 

What is Habbit's Copyright Policy Anyway?

**I'm not a lawyer. So my word is worth a grain of salt and is in no way the final say of this policy. This is simply commentary for education and/or entertainment purposes. It does not constitute legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you have your own legal questions, please consult your own legal counsel.

Honestly a bit weird at least in some wording. But this is simple "Fair Use" which in terms of law is a pain to deal with. But we can use the content for "Fan Art", Fan-Fiction, etc. 

No translations is also a bit weird. 

The bit on the logo is also slightly weird as I haven't seen that since CAPCOM's policy. But they simply don't want you using their logo to try and be a fake. 

For the most part. It says you can make Fanfics and fanart. As long as it doesn't make the company look bad or used for AI.  The part "Any and all situations Habbit deems as inappropriate" is a gray area as we don't really know what that entails. 

We can share screenshots and in-game footage. Though I don't know where this would be allowed. I can't imagine Youtube or Twitch allowing this game considering it's content. Anyway it's much like the earlier part. As long as it's not used for AI and doesn't make the company look bad. 

I think it's rather silly to modify your guidelines and not give any warning/notification about it. I feel like that's asking for trouble. Most companies won't even let you proceed until you acknowledge that they changed it. (and as far as I know I haven't seen a single update or notification about there policy).

This is where it gets a bit confusing to me and is a huge gray area. The 2nd line states that even if you are in compliance of this it's up to Habbit to have the final say. Then the next line says that they don't have to comment on these guidelines if you ask. So if you ask them whether or not you're following there rules, Habbit can just choose not answer. So if you ask for a reason why you may have been banned. They can just ignore you. 

Another way of looking at this. It's a phrase I hate hearing from companies when I ask them about there policies.

  "Use Your Own Judgement"  

While the company has this policy laid out as your reference. You still don't know if you broke the rules they laid out. Until someone decides to blow the whistle. Which at that point it's too late. You could've avoided breaking the rules but you didn't know cause they responded with "Use Your Own Judgement".  

Well considering that Habbit banned a bunch of people over the datamine I guess I shouldn't datamine. But at the same time. What about my multiple screenshots of the game? Or my commentary on the game? Or even this post? What about the Wiki? Is it following the rules? My judgement is clearly flawed so why leave it to me? It's funny cause I came across the same general phrase with other companies. 

Regarding the Habbit Ban

As of the time of this post. I have not been banned (Knock on wood). But I do feel like it's a bit overboard. Unless there's something I missed this is a rather extreme response to the issue. While they are not in the wrong legally. The actions taken were excessive. 

I forgot I had a Blogger

 Yep. Honestly in a lot of ways this felt like something to just let go. My mind has been busy with other stuff. It's not exactly a matter of time just willpower and priorities. While still doing Youtube it's the only thing keeping me afloat in this chaotic world. 

I don't really like politics as they tend to suck and what makes it worse is that what's going on in that realm seems to have an effect on me. Even though it shouldn't. I just think back to the time I was in Jehovah's Witnesses and how my main worry was how my friends were doing. I would cry when I saw their twitter post about protests and riots. Cause it was always people that were long time friends now breaking up over politics. And I would be afraid to post as many of them would demand I get up and fight back with them. I couldn't. I knew it would end very badly for me. All I could do was cry and pray for a somewhat peaceful end to it all.  Other days people bring up horrible things I would wish that things played out like certain anime. Ghost in the Shell SAC sits in my mind with that laughing man case. How one guy exposed corruption in a huge industry. Or with Gundam 00 considering the wars I wish there was a force that took no sides and just ended all the fighting with a display of overwhelming power. 

But yeah as it stands right now. I can't really stand social media or the news. Especially since I left Jehovah's Witnesses. I try my best to avoid the news reels online or doom scrolling.  As wherever I go things feel like one sided arguments. Yes this guy is in the wrong and things are horrible but it feels like the comments after are far worse than the actual event. All I can do is shake in my chair as I read it all. I can't help but think that people are going to come after me. And I get angry as I think of religion and think that they're just dancing going "I told you so. But you didn't listen." I like to think that we're better than all this. But it's hard to think so when comments and reports say otherwise. 

It's been hard trying to work. I wanted to start taking commissions to earn some extra cash since getting a job is still a pain. But with AI here it's very hard to get commissions honorably. It's like now you gotta show yourself drawing whatever you commission from start to finish in order to not be accused of using AI. It's like a game of russian roulette now. People are simply guessing if you used AI and are only right 5% of the time. You can't have the same pose. You can't have the same lines. You can't have the same styles. Nothing can look similar to something else or it's AI. And the supposed AI bot checkers don't even know if it's AI. I ran some of my work through those things and old art of mine was considered AI when that even exist at the time I drew it. What the hell. -_-

I decided to try and become a voice actor. But I feel like with everything I set out to do in life. I'm jumping in without all the information. I jumped into Youtube without such info. Heck that could be the summary of my life in general. I'm not told things I should be told and have to find out the hard way. Like I'm just destined not to know these things that appears to be common knowledge. I'm afraid now cause AI has taken hold of voice acting and nobody seems to care. I used to not care for voice acting but getting older I appreciate it a lot more. Finding friends that care however is rough. I think they care but only in certain aspects. 

I hope I can remember to post on Blogger more. I just need to get my head around it as a routine. As it stands it's one of the few places I can post most of my thoughts and not have people around me (IRL) judge and scold me. 

My Mental Health and Life is Just Tanking

When I think back to this a lot I start to realize how badly Jehovah Witnesses affected me. And it's just gets worse and worse as time goes by. I used to smile a lot and now I barely smile at all. My mental issues gradually get worse and rear it's ugly head more often than I'd like to.  I'm confused, scared, angry, and I keep crying for someone to save me even though I know no one will come. I feel like I'm trapped and chained down by things I can't seem to get rid of. Once I do something else binds me. Maybe I'll never get out of this life. Maybe this is it for me. 

Since I've left Jehovah's Witnesses my mind goes to every bad thing that happens whether I'm involved in it or not as punishment from God for turning away from him. I feel weaker, More fearful of everything around me. Like if I leave the house I might just die. I've tried to drown myself in making youtube videos only to stop and say what's the point. I can barely draw anything. Everything that isn't a base from someone else ends up unfinished projects. I get mad at every little thing in the house and bottle it up cause I know the problem won't be fixed. I fight myself at wanting to get angry with the cat cause she jumps on me and meows. The dog scratches at my door simply cause my mom takes a shower which pisses me off. I get mad cause mom asks me what I want for dinner and I never know. I know I shouldn't but I can't stop. 

My sleep is interrupted with the cat or dog that notes something outside. And whatever's outside isn't good cause it's a bunch of people arguing at 3 AM.  The cops arrive late and the scene is as if nothing ever happened. Even after I do sleep I end up needing to sleep some more later despite having done nothing.

Whenever I talk about the things Jehovah Witnesses have said and done to me. My head hurts extremely.  I start gasping for air. Despite having left I still get texts and visits from them. My mind goes into panic mode and I try to hide in the closet. I stay there for an hour crying to myself. I don't want to talk bad about them but I feel like I have to. I'm too afraid to answer the door.  They might be there and I'll have to answer. 

I've thought a lot of moving away but. I'm scared to do that. Places I thought we're safe might just kill me at first sight. Even worse I don't think I can hold a job and survive on my own. I think the only place that's safe is my room. And even that's not safe. 

I've tried drowning myself in making videos for youtube and playing games. Only to find myself distracted and then depressed. I hate it. I've tried talking to some people about things I like only to find there opinions are harsh. I picked up Tokyo Afterschool Summoners. I really like it. But the fanbase sometimes worries me. I can sometimes play along with what they say but other times it feels like I'm being gaslit into liking and hating characters. Maybe I should just keep silent. 

I shouldn't talk about this cause mom and everyone else in the family gets mad at me for mentioning this stuff. But mom has cancer. The surgery apparently wasn't successful so they plan on trying again.  I don't want to think that God is cursing me for this, it's easy to think that way though. She's also planning on moving out...I don't know when. I might go with her. My sister is asking for far too much to stay with her. I guess she's just making room for herself and her boyfriend. I actually thought many times to move out just so I wouldn't get in the way of my family. I feel like I'm a burden to them. 

Taxes hit me hard. I didn't file them till this month cause it cost so much to have them filed. At first I was going to break even and simply pay to have them filed. But when I filed my mom claimed me on her taxes forcing me to change mine. So I ended up owing. I'm amazed that such a little difference affects that much. Pretty much the amount I owe completely drained me. So I'm broke again. I must be cursed. 

Am I going to snap? Will I be just like everyone else that's left Jehovah Witnesses? I know there's stories of people who are living decent lives but other stories I hear those people end up dead or right back in.  My mind considers going back sometimes. I don't want to. But what else do I have? I think the only place I'm safe is when I'm asleep. I only feel slightly better writing it all down. My head hurts a little. But I can manage it.

Tokyo Afterschool Summoners - Anpu (OC) Notes

 

• Name: Anpu (literally another name for Anubis)
• Age: ????
• Type: Infernal
• Sacred Artifact: Cadaverous Judge (A staff with scales tied to it)
• Role: Conductor/Guardian
• Rule: Purification
• School: ???? Undecided
• Guild: ???? Undecided

A transient from the world of Aaru who can sense and hear the spirits of the dead. While very capable of fighting he rather avoid fighting fearing someone may make use of his power over the dead. While generally kind and courteous to others there are times he'll freak out and run off to a quiet space. This is due to some spaces attracting more than the usual amount of dead souls which makes him anxious. He gets angry when overhearing others speak ill of the dead. Anpu is more of an introvert than he realizes and doesn't really know much of the outside world except through what he's told. He wonders if he'll be accepted by anyone especially those from his own world.

His Sacred Artifact is a staff with a set of scales that through his Rule guide the dead to there proper resting place. It doesn't resurrect the dead but rather guards them and allows Anpu to communicate with them. There are times Anpu can be seen crying when using his Sacred Artifact for those that have died. Due to this he hates seeing those abuse the dead or have others throw away there lives. Thus whenever he's forced into combat Anpu seeks for a swift end to the fight to prevent more from dying.

*Notes

• -Anpu is another name from Anubis after searching through many encyclopedia entires
• -I decided on this cause I noticed Aaru only has 2 ppl from there while Gehenna has like 16 ppl. And Lifewonders didn't take the obvious Anubis character.....yet.
• -Watch Lifewonders be like...Hey we finally made an anubis character.
• -I went with furry/anthro hairy jackal design as most Anubis characters are simply just well...the basic anubis. (no offense)
• -Outfit literally browsed various characters and said okay that. I have no fashion sense.
• -The colors generally came by accident. Originally I was going for grey colors then I slapped an overlay and saw the clothing come out to this color and said "we're going with this."
• -I haven't decided completely on relationships cause Housamo characters have a specific synergy to them from guilds, schools, and worlds. There's a reason certain characters have a specific fashion theme in there guild I noticed.

Anpu Notes (Spoilers Maybe????)

**Side Thought: Could push Anpu over to Heliopolis due to Anubis's mother running away from Horus and hiding him from his wrath. Assuming Heliopolis is like Aaru. 

Relationship with other Transients

• The MC - While he can sense the MC. He can obviously sense the other 23 souls inside them as well. He has trouble addressing the MC as thereself wanting to call him Lord Seth.  He see's the value in the MC and why all the World Reps are gunning for him. He vows to do what he can to protect him. Especially from Horus.
• Seth - Seth(Ash) doesn't know of Anpu and is surprised to hear that someone from Aaru guides the dead souls.  He lets Seth know about the whereabouts of his brother but doesn't tell him exactly where. Telling him that he never judged or guided Seth's soul.
• Horus - He doesn't trust Horus. Not due to him being a World Rep but cause he doesn't know what his true intentions are for the MC. He also is worried as due to the history in his world Anpu could be easily killed for crimes his parents commited and how he was hidden. Least according to Aaru's rules. 
• Perun - Anpu dislikes Perun to the point of hating him as he finds out that Perun is responsible for what happened to Horkeu Kamui/Volkh Vseslav and Sanat Kumara. (Due to his rule being able to crush and remake a person's faith/soul).  
• Israfil - Anpu and Israfil dislike each other due to there world's faith.  Anpu's being one of rebirth while Israfil's doesn't.  But also Israfil has possessed Zabaniya's body.  
• Sphinx - Dislikes Sphinx due to his/her role in the world. Anyone unable to answer Sphinx's riddle is killed which means more work for Anpu to judge and guide souls back in Aaru. 
• Shino: Is uncomfortable around Shino as Shino is a shadow but has more of a mind than the other shadows he's met in Tokyo. 
• Macan: Despite Macan being an intimidating figure.  Macan has countless lives inside him due to his rule. Making Anpu feel more nervous than most when around him as he tries to estimate how many are inside him.
• Musashi: Anpu is generally okay with Musashi despite having multiple souls inside him. He understands that he's just protecting the original owner of the body for the time. 
• Masanori: Dislikes Masanori due to the cat spirit that he can summon to possess others.  But  wants to save him.

Possible Guilds

• Berserkers:  Summoned due to there Portal being below ground. While he doesn't often fight unless forced to by Claude or the others. Anpu will certainly step up where neccessary to either defend himself or others. Though he's generally called upon to deal with Shadows and the case of Horkeu Kamui.
• Missionaries: Joins the Missionaries after recieving there kindness one day.  Anpu lives a fairly peaceful life here and can easily deal with the zombie angels.  Nyalathotep tends to mess with him often by forcing him into situations  where he has to purify wandering spirits. Even if it's for the good Tokyo.  He's dragged around by Hati to everything related to Gabriel and her concerts.  
• Outlaws: The Outlaws take him in after Anpu runs away from so many others trying to use him for there own ends. He stands out from the others with his personality. 

Events

Seas the Day - Tokyo Coastal Carnival

A beach event that was jointly established by Missionaries and the Creators.  What ends up being a typical beach trip turns into chaotic battle for the beach. Thanks to a collision of worlds.  

"Beach House King" Anpu

Despite coming to the beach. Anpu immediately shied away from people. Which led him to a beach house. He rather stay at there than play in the sand. The other transients ended up declaring Anpu the Beach House King. He much rather watch people play on the beach than participate himself. Though maybe someone will push him to open up from his shell now that he's out in the open.

A Christmas Carol-oke in Tokyo

For this year in Tokyo a gathering of transients has been requested to sing for the annual send off of Santas from the Santa School.  Gabriel is unavailable for some reason leaving many to try and take her place.  But more importantly a conductor has been called on to help with choir.  Can he muster the courage to lead the choir to a successful concert? 

Harmonizer of Souls**(Name Pending) "Anpu"

A transient from the world of Aaru. He guides the souls of the departed to the place they have been judged in his world.  Never would he have thought to have share the same role as someone else who guides others. Even more so Anpu never thought that he would be roped into conducting a concert on Christmas. He agreed to do it after some encouragment.  Now Anpu hopes he doesn't disappoint those counting on his to do this job. 

Brandon at Yoyogi Academy - (Tokyo Afterschool Summoners) Fanfic OC thing

 Brandon at Yoyogi Academy

Instead of being part of a guild Brandon is a 3rd Year student at Yoyogi Academy. Though the sports he plays doesn't have too many willing to play on a team. This leaves him unable to compete against other schools as a team due to rules and regulations. That doesn't stop him from entering exhibition tournaments. So Brandon acts as Team Manager for the school teams.  

He's not often seen by the team members but is usually welcomed by all.  Generally Brandon focuses on planning the school events like Spirit Week, Pep Rallies,  joint school events, and the like. Of course if need be Brandon is more than ready to prove himself to his teammates.  At times he experiences what could be considered PTSD when it comes to certain objects flying over his head unexpectedly.  

Character interactions (Yoyogi)

Ashigara: With Ashigara, he often forgets that Brandon attends the school.  Until he gets lonely. If Ashigara hasn't rushed off to the mountains he's running into Brandon (often times literally) to fill the void.  The only thing Brandon has to worry about with Ashigara is the bear running off somewhere before practice or a big game. 

Durga: Brandon often has remind Durga that she's part of a team.  He respects her hard work and dedication.  But hates with her being inflexible about being Number 1 in literally everything.  Most of the time Brandon has to adjust certain things to make sure Durga is satisfied.  Otherwise she acts often like a child throwing a tantrum. Due to her inflexibility Brandon has to challenge her to calm her down or prove a point. Often times throwing the match to calm her down.

Gunzo: Brandon has to be careful around Gunzo at times as the rugby player takes certain kind words said to him as a confession of love.  When it does happen if and no one brings Gunzo back to reality, Brandon has to set the record straight before he goes all out in the name of love. There are times that Brandon experiences PTSD due to the shape of the Rugby Ball.  This led to an incident where Gunzo and Brandon had feelings for one another.  Gunzo caring for Brandon. And the mole not thinking, giving Gunzo a hug.  It left things awkward between them for awhile. Neither one didn't mind the affection but realized it was the spur of the moment.

Kyuma: Brandon aims to get Kyuma to be in the starting lineup for the baseball team before graduation. Kyuma often times rejects Brandon's help and Kyuma trains by himself.  Leading Brandon to indirectly help Kyuma get better at training.  Such as leaving books or videos for Kyuma or watching from afar.  There are times Brandon has made moves behind the scenes so that Kyuma can actually play instead of being on the bench. This obviously backfires and gets him in trouble when certain people find out making Brandon work even harder to get Kyuma's forgiveness.

Taurus Mask: With Taurus Mask Brandon has to make sure that the announcers call the name Taurus Mask instead of Daisuke so as not to reveal his identity to too many people. Even though they already know.  There's also bits of Brandon having to stall for time cause Daisuke rushes off to get his mask.  Brandon has to often stop himself from using one name or the other when talking to or about Taurus Mask.  He's thankful that Taurus Mask doesn't drag him into his antics of finding the perfect tag partner.  But is thankful for his connections to the Berserkers as it makes things slightly easier to setup joint events with Ikebukuro.  

Wakan Tanka: Brandon often avoids the football player for 2 reasons.  The first involving a traumatic experience with Football. The 2nd being Wakan's personality, Brandon finds it odd that Wakan is equally kind towards everyone without expecting anything in return. But Brandon also senses something rather frightening within Wakan (Wakan Tanka Mugen) and fears if he gets too close then things could be disastrous.  He does his best to get along with Wakan and not let his thoughts get in the way of being Team Manager. 

Yasuyori: Brandon worries for Yasuyori as he doesn't talk much about what's bothering him. Though he appreciates Yasuyori being straight forward and has a work first attitude.  Brandon watches Yasuyori closely to try and be there if and when he breaks down emotionally.  Leaving Brandon to disregard his own emotional state.  He feels he shares a lot with Yasuyori in terms of keeping things bottled up. In terms of matching with Yasuyori (be it sparing or actual matches) he can't beat him but never felt like he had to except one time.

Avarga: Much like many of the other students. Brandon respects Avarga. Seeing as he's a good instructor as well as a coach which is rare to see someone good at both. Though he wonders why the teacher is part of the Warmongers Guild.  It doesn't concern at first until the Three True Guilds get active.  

Mineaki: Much like with Avarga, Brandon trusts Mineaki and appreciates the work he puts in for Yoyogi academy.  Though his suspicions grow during the time when the 3 True Guilds get active.  He doesn't have the evidence to call him Mineaki out and would rather not rock the boat.  He wants to believe that Mineaki's love for the students is genuine.  

Notes:

-Brandon barely cleans up after the teams. In particular the locker rooms due to how they smell especially at the end of practice. Which leads to being scolded by everyone.  His nose is rather sensitive.  

-During the Valentine Panic Brandon narrowly avoids being affected by Sitri's Sacred Artifact.  Noticing a feather in the chocolate. Sitri stops Brandon from eating the chocolate by smacking him. Sitri explains after jumping the gun to get his feather back. Brandon understands and lets Ashigara know the situation. 

-During Book 2 when the others insist on going to Pennitentia Academy to retrieve Yasuyori. Brandon stands in the others way to stop them, telling them they're fools to sneak in and try to convince Yasuyori to come back.  Leading to in-fighting between Brandon and Ashigara mainly.  Brandon tries to calm the group down and convinces them to come up with a plan to get Yasuyori back.  He ends up telling Mineaki about the plan to get Yasuyori back before he leaves.

-When retreiving Yasuyori, Brandon makes a bet with him in the form of a match.  If Brandon wins Yasuyori comes back to Yoyogi with no complaints. If Yasuyori wins, then Brandon joins the Warmongers under Yasuyori's command.  Though never winning against Yasuyori before Brandon comments that this time there's actually something at stake than a simple victory or defeat. 

-The other sports that Brandon participates in are Snowboarding, Skateboarding, and Surfing.  Yoyogi academy doesn't really have teams for it due to lack of interest.  

-He's gotten to know many people from other schools and guilds due to being Team Manager and having to setup events. From Snow, Gyumao, Arachne, Triton, etc.  

Tokyo School Sports Competition

An event that features all of Yoyogi Academy Competing in various sports against other schools.  Brandon's Introduction event as he stands on the sidelines and watches the matches unfold. 

"Shreddin'  Up Tokyo" Event

Snowboard and Ski event. Lucifuge has opened up a mountain resort and invites many people from all over to stay.  Brandon shows off his Snowboarding skills but eventually falls into a collision. 

involving

•  Brandon, 
• Yoyogi Academy, 
• Chernobog, 
• Bathym, 
• Lucifuge,
• Typhon, 
• Ganglie,
• Ixbalanque, 
• Bigfoot, 
• Leib,
• Breke
• Garmr

New Years Shrine Visit with Shennong - Tokyo Afterschool Summoners (Fanfic)

Major Characters

Shennong

Brandon

Minor Characters 

Snow

Horkeu Kamui

The New Year rolls in. There are celebrations all across Tokyo. As the morning sun rises. Brandon is still in bed. Between Christmas events and now New Years the mole would rather just sleep the day away before the usual chaos he's grown accustomed to sets in.

However…this year he actually wanted to try something slightly different. Despite what his mind is currently telling him.

Brandon: Mmmmmm….what a good time to sleep. No noise….warm bed….best of all…day off…mmmmm…

Brandon drifts back to a comfortable sleep. What felt like a warm comforting hug welcoming him back to the world of dreams is interrupted by loud crash into his room.

Horkeu Kamui: I have to come awaken you Brandon!

Brandon: GYAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!

Brandon quickly scurries to a corner of his bed tightly holding the comforter around him. Not wearing his glasses he could barely make out the sudden intruder who awoke him.

Brandon: Ah wha…who….Horkeu Kamui?!

Horkeu Kamui: As you have asked me! I am here to wake you up so you can visit the shrine today!

Brandon: Only…10?

Grabbing his glasses off the desk he looks at the clock. And groans in discomfort.

Horkeu Kamui: Yes it is close to 10AM. You should get up and get ready.

Brandon: I did say that didn't I?….I can't believe you listened.

In an attempt to go back to sleep Brandon chooses to lie back down on the bed and cover himself with his comforter. Horkeu Kamui is rather saddened by this as if he failed his job. And starts to plea with the mole.

Horkeu Kamui: Please get up. You said today was important to you. I would hate for you to sleep it away.

Overhearing the pleas from the kamui, a lion therian walks by curious to see what's going on.

Snow: What seems to be the problem Horkeu Kamui?

Horkeu Kamui: Brandon asked me to awaken him today so he could visit the shrine.

Snow: Ah I see. If I may attempt to take stab at this. I've dealt with having to wake him up from time to time.

Horkeu Kamui stands aside and lets Snow handle waking Brandon. Snow grabs the comforter and rips the comforter off Brandon leaving his body to feel the sudden chill in the room. Thankfully Brandon was wearing clothes to bed but his pajamas weren't enough to stop the chilly air from brushing against his fur.

Brandon: AHHHHHHHHHH THAT'S COLD!!!!

Snow: Ah you're awake. Horkeu Kamui's been worried about you.

Brandon groans still groggy from the sudden awakening.

Brandon: Snow it's cold…give me back my comfortor.

Snow: Did you not say you were going to meet with Shennong to meet at the shrine for your first visit?

Brandon: I was up till 4am finishing Claude's request. LET ME SLEEP!

Snow: Well I could let a fellow warrior sleep. But I could also tell Master Claude that you want to be part of the next Valentine's Festivities.

Brandon sits up debating in his mind about Snow's bluff.

Brandon: Damnit Snow why do you do this to me? Huh?

As he looks up he see's a hopeful Horkeu Kamui making a face that Brandon hates. The endearing honest smile that Horkeu Kamui gives that makes the mole rather weak and surrender to most demands the Kamui has.

Brandon: Alright I'm up. I'm up…thanks…Horkeu Kamui…and Snow.

Brandon stares at the two as he stands up.

Brandon: Well…I'm not changing with you two staring at me. Could you at least wait outside?

The 2 leave Brandon's room. Brandon sighs as he's tempted to answer the beckoning call of his bed.

Brandon: Guess I should be happy Snow didn't call Macan or Bathym. The former of those two would likely rip apart this before I even got a chance to wear it.

Brandon opens up his closet and finds his Kimono he bought for the occasion.

Brandon: Not everyday I get a chance to wear one of these or explore new traditions.

And something dawned on the mole as he pulled out the kimono.

Brandon: I have no idea how to put this on. Snow….help…

With Snow's assistance it takes Brandon roughly 20 minutes to get dressed. Brandon walks out the room dressed in his kimono ready to go. He stands in front Horkeu Kamui and gives him a hug.

Brandon: Sorry about earlier…and thanks…

Giving a sheepish bow to Horkeu Kamui and Snow. He takes his leave to meet up with someone at the shrine. 

At the shrine there's many people entering and exiting. Brandon can't help but wonder if he's doing this right. Being his first time trying out this custom he was worried about doing something wrong and angering those around him. It's why for backup as well as not wanting to be alone. He asked a friend earlier to visit the shrine together. However it's hard to make out the person he called for to visit the shrine. Eventually Brandon spots the person he was looking for among the crowd. As he waves them down and tries to run approaching him.

Brandon: Hey Shennong! Over here!…

Grabbing Shennong's attention the mole runs over to him nearly trips over. The bovine-therian catches Brandon before he falls on his face.

Shennong: Hey hey! You should be careful especially in that kimono. You don't want to ruin it.

Brandon: Sorry…just rather excited. My first time doing this. Oh right…Happy New Year.

Shennong smiles while fixing Brandon's kimono.

Shennong: Happy New Year to you as well. Well you look great in that kimono.

Brandon: Eheh…Thanks Bathym helped me pick it out. So how is this done?

Shennong: You make a monetary offering then make a wish to the gods of this shrine and that's it.

Brandon: Really? That's it? I thought there'd be more.

Shennong laughs.

Shennong: What did you think there'd be a party of some kind?

Brandon: Considering my world's customs are more on the side of greed and merry making. I thought there'd be a lot of singing and such.

Shennong: Ah…so that's how it's done in your world. Well we shouldn't stand here for too long. Let's go.

Brandon and Shennong both approach the shrine together.

Shennong: What are you going to wish for?

Brandon: Hmmm…I'm going to wish for all us to grow together and stay as friends. Wait, will our wishes be heard if we tell others?

Shennong: Hahahhaha. No….I'll tell you mine. Mine is for everyone to live healthy and not get sick.

The two of them drop there offering in the box and proceed to pray at the shrine. When there prayers are finished they walk away from the shrine Brandon spots an Omikuji box.

 Brandon: Oh is that one of those fortune boxes…Uh…Omikuji if I remember reading it. It's like a fortune box. Wanna draw one?

Shennong: You go ahead. I'm afraid my poison might seep into the box and that'll ruin things for everyone.

Brandon nods to Shennong. Then heads to draw a lot after paying a small offering. Drawing a lot he pulls and walks back to the Bovine-therian Shennong.

Brandon: Hmmmm…."Some things are just too heavy to haul around. Look within yourself and evaluate whether it is worth fighting for." What I'm fighting for…

Shennong: Quite the useful advice.

Shennong smiles approving of the fortune.

Brandon: Wait, this is a love fortune so…that means. Oh…

The mole blushes when he thinks about the ones he has feelings for. Then, tries to shake off the thought.

Brandon: Whew, that's a lot to think about for a small fortune.

Shaking his mind off the thought Brandon and Shennong tour the shrine. Though it's not big Shennong having been here before gives the mole a proper tour of the shrine and explains the things he's learned about it. The mole listens intently as if was in a classroom.

Soon the tour was over and they're back at the entrance.

Brandon: That's a lot of things I never knew. Even if this world is a closed off one. The traditions still feel new and exciting to me.

Shennong: I'm surprised you listened so well to my ramblings. I thought I was being a bit boring.

Brandon: Well since the visit is over. Wanna go grab a coffee something? It's kinda chilly out and I need something to warm…up…

The sound of Brandon's phone vibrating can be heard followed by a quick jingle demanding the mole's immediate attention.

Brandon: Emmm…hold on…

Checking his phone. He see's it's a message from Snow asking for his prompt return. To fulfill some obligations regarding New Years matches.

Brandon: Awww….Why did I check this? Ah…sorry Shennong looks like I'll have to rain check that. I'm needed back over at Ikebukuro.

Shennong: Oh that's alright. I can walk with you towards the station. We can grab a coffee on the way.

Brandon: Actually that sounds great. Let's do that.

The two took the scenic route to the train station while grabbing a coffee. They spoke about a lot of random subjects that along the way and laughed. For the first day of the New Year things are starting out well for the two transients.