Shiki's Fantastic Photo Shoots: Hyper Booty Senran Ryōbi!

Do you guys remember that Booty Land funding thing that was happening for a while? Well, the amount needed wasn’t reached, but apparently Ryōbi (after some SERIOUS pouting/screaming/bullying) decided not to give up on her dream. Which I 100% support; you should, like, never give up on your dreams!

Anyway, she’s still pretty determined to have this place become a reality. There’d be rides and a café and shopping, which sounds like it would be so much fun! But then I got to thinking: “Hmm, Shiki, what would really draw people there?” And you know what I came up with?

Weddings.

Just picture it! Booty Land could be the new IT place for weddings! I mean, what a totally great place to have a reception! All the guests would have so much fun going on the rides! Way better than some stuffy old dinner. And with the Booty Land stage, you could go all out with the music! Think of all the space for dancing! And you know I’d TOTALLY be the photographer for everything! And then that could really open the park up for all sorts of other events.

What a great idea…! So I pitched it to Ryōbi. At first, she thought I was crazy. But the more I talked about it, the more she totally began to agree with me! Which was really surprising, considering all the hostility that seems to be going on right now. Maybe everyone needs to recite the Heart Sutra to calm down…

Sorry! Got totally sidetracked for a second there. Anyway!

Presenting, our first marketing material for Booty Land Weddings! What do you think? Pretty groovy, huh?! 

Booty Land... For all your event needs!

Shiki Snaps: Drawing Time

Practice, practice, practice!

I’m always so impressed with Murky. Not only is she a totally fantastic artist, she’s always looking for ways to improve! I saw her sketching this morning while I was passing through on my way out and didn’t think anything of it. I mean, why would I? She’s always camped out somewhere with her art supplies and I wouldn’t want to disturb her or anything.

I spent a couple of hours shopping (had to decompress from all the studying I’ve been doing, after all!) and when I came back, she was still there drawing! Like, that’s a lot of time to spend drawing! And that’s when I noticed that she wasn’t in our school uniform or even in some typical casual clothes. She was wearing this adorable little cheer outfit! Definitely not something that she would usually wear.

So of course I immediately made a beeline for her and asked what she was doing.

“Practicing,” she answered, glancing up from her sketch.  On the page I saw that character that she’s always drawing and it was dressed exactly the way she was!

“Ooh, I get it!” I crowed. “It makes it easier to draw when you can see it in real-life! Like when you’ve had me model for you.” Murky gave a nod and went back to her sketch, which is the exact moment I struck.

“Speaking of modeling…”

She said no. Why do they always say no?! But I was able to get her to compromise with me; a single, candid shot. And this way, it might also help her with her future drawings of this outfit!

She keeps getting better!

Shiki's Fabulous Photo Shoots: Surprise Guest!

Sorry to have been totally M.I.A. recently! But there’s been some really weird stuff happening that’s been keeping me busy…

But! That’s a story for another time! Right now, I want to tell you about the CUTEST picture I snapped of Murasaki!

Bet you didn’t think I was going to say that name, huh? *winks*

Yeah, I know its super surprising, but it really is great. I was trying to think of another girl I could have model for Shiki’s Fantastic Photo Shoots, but everyone was turning me down. Like, how rude is that?! Shouldn’t they all be jumping at the chance to show off what they’ve got? Uggggh, whatever…

Well, I was getting pretty desperate, but then I saw Murasaki. Normally, I don’t see her out and about a lot, so that gave me the brilliant idea to ask her to model for me!

Which she, of course, turned down.

But I could totally tell she was a little bit interested! So I pleaded my case (I bet Kafuru would be so proud) and thanks to my powers of persuasion, I was able to convince her to model! She was still a little hesitant, but I said we could have the shoot in her room if it made her more comfortable and that we wouldn’t do anything TOO outrageous in the wardrobe department. She gave me a little sniff, and then she said I seemed honest (do I…smell “honest”? Must be my new perfume), so she agreed.

And things went great! I just had her act natural and got this perfect shot of her! I was actually really surprised with the outfit that she let me get away with putting on her, but I think it helped that it was cute, fuzzy, and purple! So, she totally got to match her bear! And she enjoyed herself so much, I think she’ll agree to do a second photoshoot! And this time, maybe she’ll agree to get REAL crazy with the outfit! 

She could make modeling her career!

Shiki's Fantastic Photo Shoots: Yu-and-mi

Shoot 2 down and it was even better than the last!

Yu-and-mi agreed to let me get some photos of her (I’m pretty sure she only said yes ‘cause I pulled the birthday card, but whatever!) and I’m totally excited with the way they turned out! She was really shy at first, just like Rizune, which I so don’t understand. Everyone is so timid, but they have no reason to be! They’re all gorgeous, talented, and powerful shinobi! Show it off!

After a few shots, I even convinced her to let me capture her elegant dance! I was completely enraptured, so of COURSE we got jumped by some grunts. But everything worked out great because I was able to get some really amazing pictures of her transformation. I really think she’s going to love those ones too, because they’re absolutely fabulous!

*siiigh* This idea was so totally great. Today’s Yozie’s birthday, so maybe she’ll want to do some glamor shots to celebrate! 

So cool she's hot! 

Time to Party!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Birthdays are totally the best, aren't they?! A day to celebrate with friends and get pampered and relax! I can tell the girls are up to something; they're trying to be all secretive, but Murky is even more nervous than usual and Minnow soooo can't keep a secret! It's totally fine though, I won't be a downer and ruin their fun. Whatever they have planned is going to be so totally awesome!

Kat even left me a nice little message about buying me a bowl of ramen. But I'm so not meeting her. Remember what happened last time? Yeah, I've got better things to do on my birthday than kick her butt.

Speaking of better things, off to meet Erika for some shopping! I'll make sure to keep you updated on the surprise from my friends!

UPDATE 1: Minnow made me some tasty lemon cupcakes! And she said that she has one more surprise for me! Like, I wonder what it could be...

UPDATE 2: She made me tomato ice cream! SO excited to try!

UPDATE 3: I, like, shouldn't have had that last cupcake... Or mixed it with so much ice cream...  

Shiki's Fantastic Photo Shoots: Rizune

The first photo shoot was a giant success!

Rizune was so nervous at first (and she gave me a weird look when I called her that, but I think it grew on her, just like I said it would!). It was actually sooooo cute! But she started to warm up after a while and really got into it!

We did a couple of different looks for her, which was totally cool because it let her show off a bunch of different sides of her personality! We started with her work clothes, since that’s what she’s comfortable in, and then we took a few shots in her Shinobi outfit. Then we did this sexy agent look that seemed to come right out of a movie!

After that, I suggested we do some in lingerie. She didn’t seem thrilled and looked like she was about to open her mouth and start lecturing me (guess she’ll always be a teacher…), when I pulled out the big guns. “I’m sure Master Kiriya would just LOVE to see these pictures!”

“W-What are you talking about?” she stuttered, her cheeks flushing. I grinned.

“You don’t have to pretend, your secret is TOTALLY safe with me! But after that date I saw, I bet these pictures would be a great surprise!”  

Shiki: 1, Rizune: 0. (…Okay, maybe she gets a half-point because these photos are like, definitely amazing!)

I can’t wait for the next one! I’m thinking I’ll ask Yu-and-mi if she’ll be my model this time. Since it’s my birthday tomorrow, maybe she’ll be more likely to say yes! 

HOT! And I couldn't resist adding some hearts! ;D 

A Million Zeni Business Idea!

I’ve had a totally awesome idea!

Seeing Rizune on her date and Ikaruga in that store made me realize – I’m surrounded by absolute Bettys! And I can take advantage of it AND help them have some fun at the same time. So, introducing…

Shiki’s Fantastic Photo Shoots!

Isn’t it great?! I can put my awesome camera skills to use, have fun with my friends, AND bring in more viewers to my blog! Because like, who wouldn’t want to see pictures of gorgeous shinobi?

I think I’ll have Rizune go first! Kiriya would probably LOVE to get some photos of her. I can’t wait to get started! I’ll totally let you guys know how it goes!