#New Otani Hotel Garden

[hi-technique]

#New Otani Hotel Garden #japan #tokyo #japanesegardens #edo #newotanihotel #katokiyomasa #edoperiod #kioicho #newotanihotelgarden #edodaimyoyashiki #daimyoyashiki

[lalunameli]

TB2 Collab: New Otani Hotel

More info was released today about the upcoming TB2 Collab with the New Otani Hotel.

Sadly there is no sign of our beloved 管理官殿 (Kanrikan-dono - Director) in this collab.

Link here

Guests can stay starting from April 19, 2024, to July 18, 2024. Limited to 4 rooms in 1 day

Reservations will start at 12:00pm (JST) March 2, 2024

The cost for rooms is the following:

With Breakfast:

1 person 1 room ¥44,000 (approx. $293 USD)

2 people 1 room ¥80,000 (approx. $532 USD)

Without Breakfast:

1 person 1 room ¥40,000 (approx. $266 USD)

2 people 1 room ¥72,000 (approx. $479 USD)

Fine print for both options:

The price includes charge for one night's stay, tax and service charge for 1 to 2 people per room.

We cannot accommodate reservations for 3 people with this plan. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

Room Floor Plan available here

There will also be a Special Room featuring the following chibi designs:

And there will be novelty goods available to purchase for Hotel Guests.

Photo Clear Card:

Hotel Keyholder (Keychain):

Tote Bag:

Acrylic Coaster:

No prices are listed for any of the goods as of yet. Fine Print:

※お持ち帰りグッズはご宿泊人数分ご用意いたします。

※ 本オリジナルグッズの一般販売およびホテルでの販売は行なっておりません。

※ ホテルキーホルダーは製造上の都合により本体に細かい傷がつく場合がございます。

※Goods will be prepared (in advance) to take home for the number of guests (take-away goods).

※ We do not sell these original goods at the hotel and/or to the general public.

※ Hotel keychains may have small scratches due to the manufacturing process.

The Breakfast included with your stay for with those who choose that plan, will have the option of ordering room service ("Elegant Breakfast"), or guests can eat at any of the following on-site restaurants:

「新・最強の朝食」：SATSUKI

「絶品の朝食」：ガーデンラウンジ

「老舗の朝食」：なだ万

「絶景の朝食」：タワーレストラン

・ "New and Strongest Breakfast": SATSUKI

・ "Exquisite Breakfast": Garden Lounge

・"Long-established Breakfast": Nadaman

・ "Breakfast with a Superb View": Tower Restaurant

#taibani #taibani events #taibani collabs #tiger & bunny #New Otani Hotel #タイバニ #タイバニコラボ #ホテルニューオータニ #タイバニニューオータニコラボ #タイバニ2 #my translations #J-E translations #タイバニの英訳

[mjlover7]

🇯🇵 Michael Jackson in Japan, 1987.

On September 10, 1987, the day after arriving in Japan for the start of his "Bad" tour, Michael went to Korakuen Amusement Park in Tokyo, which is very close to Korakuen Stadium where the concerts were to be held.

The park was reserved for Michael's visit that day for several hours, but Michael only enjoyed the rides for one hour (photo 1-3, recognize Michael Bush?).

From September 19-21, Michael gave concerts at the Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture. Nishinomiya is halfway between Osaka and Kobe, and it is in Osaka that Michael is staying, in the Garden Suite on the 17th floor of the New Otani Hotel.

To get to Osaka, Michael Jackson and his crew left Tokyo on September 17 to take the Shinkansen (a new intercity line), Japan's high-speed TGV train, also called the "superfast train".

Michael Jackson boards one of the first Hikari trains put into service, which has 16 cars. His team has reserved a "green class" car, which is a first class car that has a bedroom-living room in the compartment. Along the way, you can see Mt. Fuji. Bubbles, his chimpanzee, is traveling with him (photo 4-6).

Mayor Oshima of Nishinomiya presented Michael with the key to the city at an official tea ceremony where Michael was accompanied by Bubbles (photo 7-9).

#bad era #michael jackson #mj #king of pop #mjj

[kokiafans]

KOKIA in flashback - 2005

After a busy year, 2005 is slightly calmer for KOKIA. There is no full album release this year, although she does release two new singles and features in other projects. She has been performing more often over the last couple of years, and that trend definitely continues from now on. It may be in preparation for next year, which will prove to be a big milestone in her career. There are also some events for the movie Origin: Spirits of the past (Giniro no kami no agito ('silver-haired Agito') in Japanese), for which KOKIA provided the opening and ending songs. But we'll see those again next year!

◆  Lives and events ◆

January 22 Social Welfare Corporation Habataki medical-induced AIDS chairt concert (Aichi prefecture Kinrô Kaikan hall)

February 2 Mizu no oto Vol.10 ('sound of water') (Shibuya O-West)

February 6 Aeon Yono city store KOKIA LIVE (Saitama, Aeon Yono) ※ 2 performances in 1 day

February 11 Zexy Ibaraki/Tochogi/Gunma version  presents Happy Valentine Radio (FM Gunma) ※ Live broadcast by FM Gunma

March 20 NTT DoCoMo presents EXPO LIVE PARK 2005 (Aichi, Oasis 21, Milky Way Square)

March 27 National Junior High and High School Student Selection audition! Ima doki? ('Right now?') idle contest (Shibuya BOXX) ※ live guest performance

April 28 KOKIA Special Live for Mother's Day ※ Live broadcast by OCN MUSIC WEB

April 30 ORC200 12th anniversary, Radio Osaka 47th anniversary, Festival of Thanks song festival (Osaka, ORC200 2F atrium, ORC square)  ※ Live recorded broadcast by Radio Osaka

May 8 VOICE2005 Kikoemasu ka? Chikyuu no utagoe ga... ('Can you hear it? The singing voice of Earth...') (Aichi, Ai-chikyuuhaku ('Love the Earth expo'), Nagakute site of the Ai-chikyuuhaku venue)

May 29 Daido Institute of Technology school festival (Aichi, Daido Institute of Technology, closing party performance)

【KOKIA June Garden (Tokyo, Blue Jay Way)】 June 7 - KOKIA June Garden ~talk talk~ June 9 - KOKIA June Garden ~girl talk~ ※ladies only performance June 10 - KOKIA June Garden ~talk talk~

July 24 KOKIA SEASIDE LIVE with Takeshi Senoo ~crystal sound meets amazing voice~ (Kamakura Prince Hotel, banquet hall Shichirigahama beach)

【KOKIA Summer Live ~Taiyou kara no okurimono~ ('A gift from the sun')】 ※ live tour for people who bought the single time to say goodbye in-store and won the raffle August 22 - Osaka, Flamingo August 23 - Fukuoka, ROOMS August 25 - Tokyo, Shinjuku, Minotaur 2 August 29 - Hokkaido, Kuu August 30 - Aichi, Club H

August 28 7th (21 seiki no mori ('Forest of the 21th century') outdoors musical festival (Gunma prefectural forest park, 21 seiki no mori forest venue)

September 16 KOKIAn 2 year anniversary commemorative performance (Tokyo Metropolitan Teian Art Museum) ※ fan club-exclusive event

September 19 COCOON 1st Anniversary Special Live (Saitama, COCOON new urban center, Cocoon Plaza)

October 18 KOKIA LIVE Aki kana tsukimikai ('autumn moon viewing party') in MANDALA ~hokkori shimasho poku poku no yoru~ ('let's get warm and fluffy for a rhythmical night') (South Aoyama MANDALA) Additional performances on October 19 and 21 for 3 in total

October 22-23 NTT DoCoMo presents MUSIC LIVE IN Okinawa & new musical mobile phone experience event (Mihama multipurpose venue, Carnival Park Mihama) ※ 2 performances on both days, for a total of 4 performances

November 5 Special live talk to commemorate the opening of the mobile site and forest page of Giniro no kami no Agito (Origin: Spirits of the Past) (Shibuya DUO)

November 6 Double GIFT ~Cafe Classics Vol.4~ Genta Utsumi album 'preview' and Yuri Hiranumi album release commemorative live (Tokyo, HAKUJI HALL)  ※ Surprise guest performance of the song Daiji na no wa tsuyoku omou koto (‘the important things are the ones you think about often’)

November 10 Otani University school festival, Shimei festival ~garden party~ (kyoto, Otani University)

November 26 JA BANK Presents LIVE in MIE 2005 ACOUSTIC COLLABORATION 4 (Mie prefecture culture hall, big hall)

November 27 AIR-G' presents KOKIA Talk & Live (Aeon Sapporo Naebo shopping center) ※ 2 performances in 1 day

December 11 Special Christmas ceremony for the movie Giniro no kami no Agito (Origin: Spirits of the Past) (Tokyo, ADK Shouchaku square)

December 12 KOKIA LIVE in Motion Blue ~NY, Manhattan no yoru o mou ichido ('night at Manhattan, one more time')~ (Motion Blue, Yokohama) ※ 2 performances in 1 day.

December 17 DoCoMo×LACHIC SWEET CHRISTMAS KOKIA special live (Aichi, LACHIC 1F passage)

December 20 Xmas Live 2005 KOKIA dinner live. Sparkling Christmas! ~oshii jikan ni kanpai~ ('a toast to a delicious time') (Tokyo, Hotel Grand Pacific Meridian Palais Royal)

◆ Releases ◆

February 23 Release of the single dandelion (Victor Entertainment) ※ end theme for the Nippon TV show Super TV jouhou saizensen ('front line of the news')

July 21 Release of the single time to say goodbye (Victor Entertainment) ※end theme for the Fuji TV show Kinyou entertainment ('Friday entertainment') B-side song Shiawase no hanataba ('bouquet of happiness') is the end them for the Nippon TV show Shin! Dotchi no Ryôti Show ('The New Dotch Cooking Show')

◆ Other releases ◆

February 23 Release of the Hiroshi Ashino album Côte d’azur kara no kaze (la brise de la Côte d'Azur) ('breeze from the Côte D'Azure') (King Records) ※ Composed the song Larme ('tear')

March 30 Release of the DVD Minna no uta best hit collection ('songs for everyone') (EMI Music Japan) ※ Recording of Yuukyuu no mori ('forest of eternity')

July 27 Release of the singe Peace road under the name Roppongi Dansei Gasshoudan Club with KOKIA (Colombia Records) ※ Song commissioned by Samsung Japan for mine clearance on the Thai-Cambodian border. Performed only the title song, Peace road.

November 2 Release of the Yuri Hiranuma album Mada minu eiga no tame no ongaku ('Songs for movies you haven't seen yet') (Dreamusic) ※ Wrote and performed the song Daiji na no wa tsuyoku omou koto (‘the important things are the ones you think about often’)

◆ Books ◆

March Release of the piano score collection Piano hikigatari KOKIA / uta ga chikara + dandelion ('voice accompanied by piano / songs are strength') (Doremi Music Publishing Co.,Ltd.)

◆ Other ◆

Performed the song This is your life for a TV commercial for Olympus China.

#KOKIA #25 years of kokia in flashback

[moja-co]

King Crimson at Hotel New Otani's Japanese Garden. (1981)

[livelifehappyandfree]

Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower

[ibyangsanchez]

Japanese Garden at the New Hotel Otani. (at Hotel New Otani Japanese Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnO77SPPwaM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dummy-kanji]

鯉会 por Rekishi no Tabi Por Flickr: Koi Meet & Greet Taken in the New Otani Hotel's Garden. Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Lens: Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 Classic

#Tokyo #Japan #New Otani Hotel Garden #Kioi-cho #Koi #Carp

[heartisbreaking]

鯉会 by Rekishi no Tabi

#Tokyo #Japan #New Otani Hotel Garden #Kioi-cho #Koi #Carp

[nagaino]

#japanese garden #Hotel New Otani Tokyo #cherry blossom #Tokyo #ホテルニューオータニ東京 #日本庭園 #桜 #東京 #smc PENTAX-FA* 85mm F1.4 [IF]

[rollingtsuchinoko]

Waterfall at the Hotel New Otani Japanese Garden

Tokyo, Japan

#Tokyo #Japan #flowing water #long exposure #travel #japanese garden #urban #city life #photography

[nobu11051991]

Tokyo night footage, TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO in Akasaka Tokyo

Tokyo night footage, TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO in Akasaka Tokyo

‘TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO ‘This is a complex building of residence area, offices, restaurants, stores and hotel in KIOICHO next to Hotel New Otani in AKASAKA ( not ASAKUSA) . TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO entrance Entrance I came across here at night , the illuminations outside are very charming.Also these reflect over the water of the imperial moat nicely. The Illumination and the…

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[erasethedarkness]

All at Once -Day 10 #1 | Proposal / Wedding- (Aizawa x f!Reader)

Summary: The day finally came. You two spent the morning apart, as per tradition, getting ready separately and with your people of honor. Somehow intrinsically- perhaps through such a deeply shared love- you two were feeling the same anxieties and worries. But fortunately, you both had the best possible people with you to calm those nerves- that is, until it was time for the First Look. 

Note: I really love this prompt and have been dying to write this Aizawa fluff for like 3 weeks… so I’m doing it twice and replacing the prompt I really didn’t want to do. It begins focusing on Aizawa and then shifts to focusing on you, ending on you both, so hopefully it’s not confusingly written. :) The location and described is based entirely off of Hotel New Otani’s Japanese Garden and Rose Garden!

Theme Song: All This Time - OneRepublic

Reader: Female

Words: 3522

All this time, we were waiting for each other…

“Shouta, it wouldn’t kill you to smile on your wedding day.” Even with his eyes focused on the bowtie he was fixing, Hizashi could tell that the groom was still scowling. The last time he noticed his best friend smiling was the night prior at the rehearsal dinner when you were recounting your first date and kiss with the unmistakable glow of a woman in love. The way you spoke was captivating and could make even the biggest killjoy swoon over Aizawa- which was a testament to your love for him, considering the hero came off as one of the least lovable people ever. He was always curt, had little regard for social expectations, was borderline ruthless as a teacher with a reputation for expelling students, and somehow you made him seem like the most caring and considerate person- all because he was to you.

“Seriously, how have you never learned to tie a bowtie in all your years?” he mumbled to himself, undoing the black strip to completely start over. How Aizawa managed to get dressed so quickly would have been a surprise if it wasn’t for how poorly it was done. “You can manage a suit and tie just fine for U.A. news appearances, b-”

“Hizashi, stop.” It wasn’t anger that led him to take the hands at his neck and just hold them for a moment. His voice was stern, and the exasperation well disguised, but they knew each other well enough to catch subtleties like this. The blond brought his eyes to the groom’s face and sighed, a soft smile forming on his lips afterwards. How did he not realize that his best friend was incredibly nervous? He nodded in understanding as Aizawa lowered his hands so he could get the bowtie done. As the ends were pulled tight, Yamada took a step back to make sure it was fastened straightly and evenly, then smiled again to his friend who still didn’t have so much as a trace of joy or excitement in his expression.

Despite everything running on time and according to the itinerary drawn up by the wedding planner, the stress of such an important day was still getting to the Erasure Hero. For you, he agreed to have a white wedding instead of pushing for a simple and legal marriage. And for you, he would get through this formality on the principle of love alone. Technically, the paperwork was done and you two were already married, but he would never deny you the ceremony and celebration of a wedding. He took a deep breath, the collar and tie noticeable around his neck, but not tight. His best man certainly knew what he was doing, and he could not be more grateful to have him there.

Waiting for Yamada, Aizawa began to tidy up, which was exactly why the blond took his time in the first place. From the corner of his eyes, he watched as the groom carefully made sure that he didn’t miss a spot when shaving, tucked his shirt in properly and double checked that he didn’t mis-button it, adjusted the pocket square over his breast, and made sure his formal boots were unscuffed and polished. This level of preparation for an event was something he wasn’t used to, and Yamada couldn’t help but smile to himself at how out of place his fellow teacher was. It was like watching a child trying to imitate their parent- hardly succeeding even on a superficial level- and it was incredibly endearing. He’d have to tell you about it at the reception after everyone was a few drinks in.

“What if she changes her mind..?”

Yamada looked away from the mirror he was fixing his bowtie in front of and saw Aizawa standing at the floor length window, his shoulder pressed against the glass as he stared out at the garden below. The weather was perfect outside, and everything was at its best possible scenario. So far, there’d been no complications; the wedding planner had everything under control, and it seemed like even the stars aligned for your special day to be flawless. Yet despite this, the man getting married was more stressed, nervous, and unsure of himself than ever.

The groom was so engrossed in his worry that even though he could see the blond walking up to join him at the window, it didn’t entirely register with him. He stared vacantly at the lushous landscape below, the deep blue of the man-made pond contrasting the bright and lively green of the trees and brush.

“She’s not going to get cold feet,” Yamada assured him, placing his hand on his shoulder.

As if that touch brought him back from his thoughts, he sighed and shook his head slightly, looking to his best friend. While he struggled with what to say, his dark eyes gazed through the orange lenses that Yamada wore, expressing the genuine fear he had. What if you suddenly realized you deserved more than him and what he could give you? What if you decided that he didn’t make you happy anymore? What if in five years, you looked back at today and thought it was all a mistake?

“But what if-”

“What if today is the happiest day of her life so far?” Yamada’s question hung in the air, silencing his friend of over twenty years. He let the quietness settle for a moment as he moved to stand in front of the window, looking down at the Japanese garden. “Shouta, what if it could be the happiest day of yours, too?” The question served to remind the hero that today wasn’t just about you and your happiness- it was also about his.

Before the weight of his best man’s words really hit him, a knock interrupted them as the wedding planner came to retrieve him for the First Look down in the Rose Garden. You had gone to great lengths to keep everything about your wedding appearance a secret for this special moment. From your dress and jewelry to your hairstyle and makeup choices, your future husband had no idea what to expect other than something white and your irrefutable beauty. The two men followed the wedding planner, listening to them fill in everything of relevance and how this wedding has gone smoother than almost all the other ones they’ve planned in recent years. But even though he was hearing the words, Aizawa was hardly paying attention, his chest tight and stomach knotted as his feet moved automatically.

The wedding planner escorted the groom to the gazebo at the center of the garden surrounded by tens of thousands of red roses. They had walked down one of the three clear paths, and Aizawa was positioned with his back to the single, rose-laden trail that you would be walking down. His best man gave him a bright smile and two encouraging thumbs up as he and the wedding planner left him underneath the sheer, white drapes of the rosy canopy, stepping off to the outskirts of the garden while the photographer did his magic in catching the groom just moments before seeing his bride for the first time.

During all of this, you shared in his anxiety without realizing it. Early in the morning, you and your person of honor were escorted to the Queen’s Room of the resort hotel you just had to have your wedding at. The room exclusive to brides and their wedding party was beautifully decorated with the intention of creating the perfect backdrop and environment for those classic getting ready photos. Your dress and veil were fitted on a mannequin when you arrived, and meticulously pressed and steamed to guarantee its perfect condition for this once in a lifetime experience.

Even though your person of honor made sure to provide breakfast for you, you couldn’t eat a bite. You tried, but your stomach was filled to the brim with butterflies, the excess pouring into your chest. At most, you were able to drink some water, which was better than nothing at all. Your photographer, hairdresser, and makeup artist met you in the room and wasted no time in pampering you and your best friend, trying to help ease your anxiety away. After all, you were not the first nervous bride they’ve worked with.

“Darling, you have nothing to worry about!” the gentleman working your hair exclaimed. He stood behind you as you both faced the mirror, and gestured to your face. “You have such a natural loveliness, and today, you will look like a goddess to your husband-to-be… though I’m sure you already do every day to him.” The bright smile on his lips was sincere as he resumed doting on your hair. You tried your best to smile at his words, and your person of honor chuckled at how distressed you managed to look, placing their hand on your wrist. Even the photographer smirked as she documented your transformation.

“Really, (Y/N), there’s nothing to worry about. Everything’s going to be perfect today,” they reassured you. As much as you wanted to believe them- and you did to some extent- your body still didn’t ease up on the physical expressions of your worry.

Once your hair was finished, your makeup was next while the hairdresser worked on your friend. The morning was incredibly smooth with the professionals taking care of you, and by the time they were done, you were just barely more confident and ready. As they left, they hugged you and patted your back, telling you over and over that you were stunning and lovely, reminding you that no matter what happened, you were still going to be a beautiful sight to behold. But most importantly, they reminded you that weddings weren’t the pinnacles of love, and that what you shared with the man you wanted to spend the rest of your life with was not something that could be captured in a legal document or secular celebration.

You exhaled deeply when you were alone with your person of honor and photographer. Good intentions only went so far, and the reassurance from people who were essentially strangers was a bit stifling and overwhelming. With your eyes closed, you sank back into the salon-styled chair you had been in for hours between the hair and makeup. Hands gently came to your shoulders and squeezed them, giving you a simple but comforting massage.

“What’s on your mind?” your person of honor asked as their hands slipped away from you and they began to change from their pajamas into the wedding outfit you two picked together.

You sighed again before opening your eyes, staring at yourself in the mirror with an almost sullen expression. Yes, you looked lovely- the hairdresser and makeup artist were remarkable professionals. And somehow, you still looked like yourself; it wasn’t as if you were transformed into some celebrity look-alike. But undermining all of that was the anxiety of self-doubt.

“I’m… I’m kind of scared,” you admitted softly, both to your friend and finally to yourself, forgetting that the photographer was still present with how much else was on your mind. “It’s not like I have any doubts about Shouta or anything. It’s just...” Slowly you stood up and walked to the mannequin wearing your wedding attire and gently stroked the veil. “...What if it doesn’t get any better than this?”

“What do you mean, (Y/N)?”

For a moment, you didn’t say anything. Your eyes were focused on the subtle accents on the fabric- it was as if the hem was laced with diamond dust that was only noticeable in just the right light.

“I mean… What if this is the happiest day of our lives, and nothing else feels this wonderful going forward? What if this is the peak of it all? Of our relationship and lives together?” Your hand fell from the veil as you turned around to face your friend. They gazed at you silently for a moment before coming over to you and pulling you into a tight hug that slowly but surely began to ground you in reality, taking your thoughts from the “what if”s that dared to plague you on today of all days.

“It’s not going to be,” they whispered to you. “Imagine how wonderful it will be tomorrow, waking up together for the first time as husband and wife... Or how amazing it’ll feel to introduce him as your husband from now on, and how all the times you’ve practiced signing Aizawa, instead of what’s now going to be your maiden name, isn’t just practice anymore.” They paused and pulled back from the hug, taking your hands and smiling at you as they continued. “Can you imagine how ecstatic you’ll both be years from now when you tell him that you’re pregnant? Or when you get to hear the heartbeat for the first time and see the ultrasound? (Y/N), imagine how happy you’ll both be after the delivery. And then all the times you’ll catch him being the perfect father you’ve always gushed about seeing him as…”

Your best friend had a way with words, and right now was one of the most prime examples on why they were your person of honor instead of anyone else. As you began to tear up, they let go of your hands, got a tissue, and very delicately and carefully dabbed the corners of your eyes so that your makeup remained flawless. You bowed your head, nodding in response as you pulled your emotions back and composed yourself.

“You’re right… This is just the beginning of the countless indescribably happy moments to come.”

They smiled at you, met with one in return. Even with your heart pounding, you two began to joke and lighten the mood, and throughout this entire time, your photographer captured the beautiful and candid moments. Once your person of honor was all dressed, you two began on the task of getting you laced up in your wedding gown. Having practiced tying your corset several times, it only took one go to get it done  perfectly. Final accents were added, and then, at last, your veil was slid into place. When you were ready, your photographer sent a message to their partner who was already waiting with the groom.

As you arrived at the Rose Garden, your person of honor joined Yamada and the wedding planner at the outskirts. Your photographer brought you to the beginning of the rose trail that led to the love of your life and positioned you. She and her partner masterfully took pictures that placed you and Aizawa in varying backgrounds and foregrounds of each other- catching the excitement, nervousness, and budding giddiness in your expressions. They then stationed themselves to catch both of your reactions when you were finally signaled to actually have your First Look.

Silence settled as everything became perfectly still. There was no wind, and everyone waited with bated breath. It was all on you and your timing now. Taking one last deep breath, you began to walk down the path leading to Aizawa that was made just for you. In the quietness, each click of your high heels was audible, even to the hero several paces ahead of you. You saw his head just barely lift as he took a deep breath, your eyes focused on the back of his head as you stepped through the rose petals.

When you were just over halfway there, the photographer facing you and your future husband gave him the signal to turn around.

Everything leading up to this moment had been anxiety and stress provoking for Aizawa. He was never the biggest fan of weddings, avoiding them as much as possible because they seemed so frivolous. But when you two talked about getting married, he didn’t shut out the idea of having one- and now, the first wedding he attended in his adult life was his own. At the signal, he closed his eyes and took one more deep breath, turning around slowly and opening his eyes.

Nothing could have prepared him for this.

It wasn’t like the tunnel-vision that videos and clips would have you believe. His eyes didn’t start at the ground and come up to your face. When he opened his eyes, he saw you- all of you- and his heart stopped. Everything stopped. Everything, except for you. Even with the sheer veil folded over your face, he could see the glow of your smile despite the nervousness you both shared. The soft blush on your cheeks, the gleam in your eye- was that a tear? You were so radiant while simultaneously shy and overwhelmed. So many feelings were fighting to show themselves on your face- and Aizawa could relate.

In fact, he had no idea what expression he was making as he gazed at you, unable to look away. But you had never seen it before- not even when you said ‘yes’ to being his girlfriend or when you became his fiancée. His mouth hung open, lips parted as he took shallow breaths. Your hairstylist was right- he did think you looked even more like a goddess than ever before, and he had always admired your beauty.

As each click of your heels brought you closer, he finally closed his mouth, smiling for the first time. Seeing the unmistakable love and happiness on his face made you look away from him with the brightest grin and sweetest blush, and the impossible happened: he fell more in love with you.

All at once, the tightness in your chests and stomachs loosened. The heaviness that weighed down your joy and excitement was lifted from both of you. Aizawa’s smile trembled as quiet tears welled in his eyes before escaping past his lashes and down his cheeks. You had never seen anyone cry so elegantly. His body didn’t shake with sobs, nothing ran and he made no sniffles. The only evidence of his crying at all were the tears that fell with each slow and steady blink. Nothing could make him look away from you.

Seeing the man you loved more than anything else in the world so overwhelmed by emotion made the tears of happiness you tried desperately to deny slip down your cheeks. Your eyes were glued to his face- this was one of the rare occasions when he was clean shaven and the dark bags under his eyes weren’t as pronounced. He looked healthy and happy and undeniably handsome, and your heart ached even more for him.

Stopping before him, you both shared a moment of unspoken relief and clarity. You gazed up into his black eyes, seeing your whole life and future in them as he stared right back into his. His hands came to your veil and delicately lifted it up, placing it over your hair, handling it and you as if you were the most fragile flower. The backs of his knuckles ever so gently grazed your cheeks before he held them with the softest fingertips. There were no words that could express even a fragment of how he felt, so he closed his eyes and kissed you underneath the rose spangled gazebo, his hands trailing down your neck as you lifted your arms and wrapped them around his. With a tender pull, you were fully drawn into his embrace.

Without warning, Aizawa guided your kiss in a slight shift and swept you off your feet. One arm hugged your legs beneath the knees, and the other supported your back as you kept your arms around his neck. Your surprised gasp broke the kiss as you looked up at him from your carried position, his enamored and joyful smile greeting you. You kept one arm around his neck while your hand came to his cheek, thumb stroking his skin with your deepest affections and passing over his lips, receiving a small kiss in the process.

“Shouta…” You broke the silence, his name the only word you could find on your tongue.

In his characteristic quietness, he said nothing, but kissed you again amidst the endless roses surrounding you. When he pulled back and gazed down at you, he smirked and brushed his nose against yours before kissing it with the sweetest sounding chuckle you’ve ever heard.

“We’ve only just begun, dearest.”

Aizawa smiled to you as he set you down and kissed your forehead. The nervousness that plagued you both, the doubts and irrationality- they were all long gone, feeling like memories of a different day, and a different life altogether. Complete confidence in each other and the single, shared life ahead of you overrode all your fears and calmed the anxious thoughts and whispers that once tightened your hearts, making way for the weightless euphoria of your wedding day to engulf you both in perfect bliss.

And deep down, you knew it was only going to continue getting better from this day forward, as husband and wife.

...We got all this love, can’t waste it on another.

#aizawa x reader #aizawa x f!reader #aizawa #aizawa shouta #bnha #bnha fanfiction #bnha fanfic #bnha fic #mha #mha fanfiction #mha fanfic #mha fic #valentine's day #valentines day #valentine's day prompt #first look #wedding #marriage #aizawa wedding #eraserhead #eraserhead x reader #eraser head #eraser head x reader #songfic #writing prompt #valentine's day writing prompt #bnha fluff #mha fluff #aizawa fluff #eraserhead fluff

[bumpingbees]

Putting Down Roots

Tomoka is definitely up to something. I knew it from the moment I saw the hotel. New Otani Hotel. It's massive and there are several restaurants inside.

I feel horribly underdressed. I'm wearing a light purple sundress and a white sunhat. My shoes are simple white sandals. I didn't even think to do my hair or put on makeup.

Tomaka leads me right outside when she sees me. She's wearing shorts and a tank top. I immediately feel better about my own outfit. I don't mind dressing casual if she is too.

"Look, Yui!" she says excitedly.

I had been looking at her. She's just so beautiful. I tear my eyes away from Tomoka and look where she is pointing. My breath catches.

There's a massive garden. It's so gorgeous. I can barely catch my breath. There are flowers tastefully placed throughout it. There's even a waterfall.

I let Tomoka lead me through the garden. I have to keep closing my mouth. My girlfriend keeps glancing at me nervously.

"Do you like it here?" she asks me.

"I love it. Thank you so much for bringing me here! You're the best girlfriend ever!" I jump into her arms.

Literally... I have to jump. I'm short and Tomoka is tall. She catches me and spins me around giggling. I cling to her, but I'm not afraid she'll drop me. I trust her with my life.

When she finally sets me on the ground, we tour the gardens for hours. It's the best date she's brought me on.

By the time we finish, we're both starving. She leads me back into the hotel, a wide grin on her face. Tomoka seems more confident and relaxed now.

We enter a restaurant. I didn't see the name. I'm too busy focusing on her. We order lunch (soup and sandwiches). Then, we just talk. I can't stop gushing about the garden. Tomoka tells me how she dropped her running time again.

As we finish lunch, Tomoka seems more nervous again. I'm about to ask her what's wrong, but then a waiter is coming with a tray. He sets it in front of me.

I look up at Tomoka. She's redder than the rose on the tray. I carefully pick it up. The petals are still closed. It feels a little heavier than a rose should.

"Can I say something? Please don't interrupt me because I'm worried I won't be able to finish." Tomoka is fiddling with her napkin.

"Of course."

"Yui... I love you. I know we're just finishing university... And we have our whole lives ahead of us. I want to share mine with you though. All of it. The good and the bad. Gay marriage is still illegal in Japan... But... I want to promise you something. The second it's legal, I will marry you and gladly spend the rest of my life with you. That is... If you want it." By the end of her speech, I'm crying. Tomoka is crying too.

"I want it. I promise I'll marry you as soon as we can." I stand up, setting the rose on the table and hug Tomoka tightly. Tomoka laughs shakily, kissing all over my face.

"There's a ring in the rose," she manages to get out.

I don't want to leave her arms, but I'm curious. I sit on her lap and pick up the rose again. I gently part the petals until I can see a delicate gold band. There's a diamond on it. It looks pretty. I slip it onto my ring finger. I have to get Tomoka a ring. I want us to match.

"I love it. Thank you so much, Tomoka!"

I don't care that we're in public. I pull my future wife into a kiss. We're still crying.

#inktober day 16 #i promise you #asagao to kase san #kase x yamada #fluff

[wheelchairs-and-lawnmowers]

King Crimson at Hotel New Otani Garden in Tokyo; December 1st., 1981 (featuring Robert Fripp, Tony Levin, Adrian Belew & Bill Bruford) (Pt. 2 of 2...)

#king crimson #robert fripp #tony levin #adrian belew #Bill Bruford #prog

[lifewithlutecia]

Red Rose Garden, Hotel New Otani, Kioi Tokyo

#rose