Manadow setting up Rouge's Bday party

 9-13-2024

Manic smiled as he entered the apartment. It was more like sneaking, but hey, he had to stay quiet. Luckily no one was in the livingroom as he did his best to close the door without making a sound. He wasn’t sure if anyone was home, the cars in the parking garage were a meaningless indicator. After all, Shadow could teleport. Rouge could fly. And Omega… Well Manic had never seen the robot drive. So they probably walked everywhere.

Manic carefully placed the bags on the table. He brought a few things with him plus the cake. He would have to wait for Amy to bring the rest of the supplies. He carefully pulled out the cake, checking to make sure it wasn’t damaged or smudged. Rouge was a picky lady when it came to her birthday cake. It was still perfect.

He sighed in relief as he placed the cake in the fridge for safe keeping. He still had party decorations to put up. He had some party banners and streamers to put up. He picked a wall for the happy birthday banner and picked up a chair to put in place so he could hang it up. He frowned as he realized the ceiling was higher than he expected as he stood on his tip toes in the seat and couldn’t reach the roof. He forgot they had higher ceilings in this apartment. It was a good 12 foot tall. Manic was only a little over 3 foot and the chair didn’t add much more height. He shifted to the standing on the back of the chair.

He didn’t feel like skulking around in search of a ladder. 

“What are you doing?” a deep voice asked from behind him.

Manic turned with a look that said, “Crud, I’m caught.”

He gave a nervous wave, “Hey Shad-” His foot slipped on the curved back of the chair as he began to fall. Manic curled up to save himself from a concussion. The impact never came though.

“Why are you standing on chairs?” Shadow asked.

Manic uncurled a bit to see the ebony hedgehog holding him. “Putting up decorations.”

“For?” Shadow arched a brow as he put Manic safely on the ground so he could uncurl completely. 

“Rouge’s birthday party.”

“Her birthday isn’t for another 5 days.” Shadow pointed out after glancing at the calendar. 

Manic smiled. “Yeah, but what if Rouge wants to go on some cool heist for some gem or what not?” Manic mused. 

Shadow nodded at that logic. That is a thing the bat had done on several different years. “So you broke in and began decorating?” Shadow tried to keep himself from smiling.

“I didn’t break in.” Manic gave a sassy pout. “I have a spare key!” He beamed holding up the key in question.

“Pfft!” Shadow attempting to stifle a laugh. 

Manic put the key back in his fanny pack as he stood up. “Is she home?”

Shadow shook his head as he gained control of his emotions. “She’s with the guardian.”

Manic nodded. “Good, surprise parties don’t work when the surprisee is in the house.” 

Shadow rolled his eyes. “Need a hand?”

“Yes please!” Manic nodded. “You got a ladder?” 

Shadow picked Manic up with one arm and handed the green hedgehog one end of the banner. He stepped on the chair seat and then shifted to lift Manic up to the ceiling. 

“Thanks dude!” Manic said as he was able to pin up the end of the banner. He took a moment to double check it was facing the correct direction before pinning it in place.

Once it was in place and held up, Shadow shifted Manic as he took a step down from the stool. Manic felt a shiver down his spine as Shadow's fingers ran up on his sides as he lowered him. 

Manic took a deep breath. “Focus Manic. Focus. You've got a party to set up.” He lectured himself. 

They did the same with the other side. And with the center as the well. 

As they both had their feet in the ground. 

“Hey guys!” Amy's perky voice caught their attention. 

Shadow tilted his head. 

“Manic left the door unlocked.” Amy answered as she picked up a bag she had left in the doorway. There was several bags there. 

She had been watching them for a while, Shadow noted with a slight frown. He could tell from the glint in those emerald green eyes that he would be in for a good ribbing from her later. 

“Thanks dude!” Manic smiled as they divided the decorations between them. 

“Knuckles is keeping Rouge entertained, so we've got 2 hours.” Amy informed them. 

Shadow caught Amy signing to Manic from the corner of his eye. 

“SOOO… how are the tingles?” The pink hedgehog signed to the green hedgehog. 

Brown eyes darted to Shadow to see if he was paying attention to them. “Shh.” He signed. “We need to focus on the party.”

Amy rolled her eyes. “You're still on cloud nine.”

“Yes. But we have a task, Miss meddler.” Manic smirked at her. 

Amy hummed as she focused on her set of decorations. 

Shadow smirked to himself. They had no clue that Rouge had purposely put reflective items throughout the house to easily spy on visitors. It was how they caught gun employees snooping in the house behind their backs. He was able to put up decorations and ease drop on sign language conversations at the same time. 

Amy eventually made her way to beside Shadow. He could tell from her expression she was going to tease him too. Her wide smile. The crinkle of joy at the corner of her eye. The sparkle in those green eyes. It was obvious. 

“Dating?” She signed as her eyes darted to Manic. 

Shadow tilted his head back and forth as he thought it over. They held hands sometimes, snuggled as they watched TV, worked on cars together. They did sometimes kiss. Though none had been on the lips so far. They just never sat down to discuss what they're relationship was. 

“I'm not opposed to the idea. But no.”

Amy nodded. “Take your time.” She signed with a soft smile. Amy rarely ever pushed Shadow into doing things. She would bring up the idea. List the reasons she felt he should try something and let him think it over. It was a kindness that he greatly appreciated. 

4/21/2025

Though there were the times she dragged him along because if she didn't, he'd never experience something he'd actually enjoy. The beach was one such thing. 

With the three of them, the kitchen and living room were set up for the party without much trouble. Once Omega was home, they no longer had to lift each other up to hang banners like a hedgehog ladder. Omega would rather set something on fire, but was talked out of it. 

The robot was satisfied to shoot the confetti from his blasters. Others filed in slowly after everything was set up. 

“You two over here.” Amy ordered in a whisper as she arranged where everyone would hide. Shadow fought the urge to roll his eyes as she purposely put him and the green hedgehog in the same hiding spot. He watched with amusement as she placed Sonic and Tails on the other side. Omega with the confetti behind the center of the couch. Not exactly like he could hide. 

Cream and her Chao sat close by Shadow. Her eyes sparkling with excitement. 

The lights were flicked off as they all waited for Rouge to arrive. Knuckles was the designated distraction.

“She'll see us before the lights come on.” Manic giggled to himself. 

“Rouge will act surprised either way.” Shadow added in a soft whisper. Rouge loved to be a drama queen. He could hear his friend’s voice in the distance of the apartment. The guardian was with her. Rouge with a flirty barb to ruffle Knuckles’ quills. She was pretty tame compared to the things he had heard her say before. 

As she came to the door, “Make yourself at home,” Rouge opened the door. 

Shadow wondered if she would keep the lights off as was her usual habit. Her teal eyes met his ruby ones and he caught the smirk on her face. She leaned and turned on the lights. 

Everyone, that could, jumped out and yelled, “Surprise!” Shadow hated the loudness of the popping from the confetti but he kept his face neutral. 

12.02.2025 Krissie: I never finished this fic. But enjoy it.

Manhandled (Manadow Fanfic)

 2.8.2024 Krissie: This idea has been stuck in my head for a while.

Manhandled

Manic hummed as he finished arranging the plushies in his room. He enjoyed all the random stuff toys he had gotten over the years. He, however, struggled to decide which ones would face to join the plushie pile in the corner of his room. 

“Should I be concerned by all the stuffed animals?” Shadow asked from the doorway. Maria didn't have as many stuffed toys as the drummer had. 

“It's not the 1940s anymore,” Manic beamed. “Boys can like cute things too.”

Shadow nodded. “Dresses like a punk, sleeps like a princess.”

Manic grinned at the muttered remark. He hopped out of his bed, placing the stuffed fox onto his night stand. “How was your shower?” He asked as he hugged Shadow. He liked this scent. Just soap and lavender. No gun powder, blood, or oil from whatever mission. 

Shadow wearing clothes he pulled out for him was just a bonus. Today the shirt was from an emo punk band with neon black light colors as highlights. Shadow hugged him back as Manic nuzzled into his chest. The shirt got in the way but Manic didn't mind. 

Manic shifted his arms to hold Shadow and pulled him up. Shadow let out a gasp of surprise as Manic moved the ebony hedgehog’s legs around his waist. Manic laughed as he carried his boyfriend over to the bed and plopped him down. 

“And now my bed is complete!” Manic announced proudly as he beamed down at Shadow. His quills had gotten a bit messy from being dropped on the bed. 

“Am I one of your toys?” Shadow questioned with an arched brow. 

“Nah dude.” Manic shook his head. “You're way better.” He leaned over Shadow, placing a peck on his cheek. “You're my boyfriend.”

Shadow grinned as he wrapped his arms around Manic's waist. He spun him around so Manic bounced into some of the plushies. 

Manic laughed loudly from the excitement. 

“Since you manhandled me, I figured I could do it back.” Shadow smirked at Manic's giggling. 

“Does this mean I'm the only one allowed to manhandle you?” Manic looked up at him with sparkling brown eyes. 

Shadow smiled as he ran his hand through Manic’s quills. “I don't intend on letting anyone else get away with it.”

“Yay!” Manic did a little happy dance as they cuddled. 

2.9.2024 Krissie: very happy to have finished this and at 2 pages written. 1 typed.

You can get the comic version of this story on my KoFi for free here!

Chit Chat (Manadow Fanfic)

 2.5.2024 Krissie: Hello welcome to fluff that I’m writing.

Chit Chat

“Sup?” The green hedgehog greeted the ebony hedgehog at the apartment door. “Locked out again?” He joked as he stopped at the door knob. He flipped some small tools out of his glove and got to work. 

Shadow watched him silently. He found he liked Manic’s idle chatter. His movie surfer accent was easy to relax to. 

“So, meet any nice chaos today?” Manic smiled as he worked. 

Shadow arched a brow at him. 

Manic chuckled as he pointed to Shadow’s jacket sleeves. There were some smudges of color on the sleeve. “The chao at most gardens color with chalk pastels. They got you good today.”

Shadow nodded. “The chao were nice. But how could you be sure the chalk came from chaos?”

Manic smirked as he opened the door. “Thieves have to be able to people watch.” He leaned against the door frame as he looked at Shadow with his brown eyes. 

Shadow nodded as he entered the apartment. Manic following him in. Manic for getting the Ultimate Life form inside consisted of a snack of his choice and a soda. 

Shadow joined the green hedgehog in the kitchen. A cup full of coffee beans was on the table waiting for him. Manic had gotten quicker 

“You have a chaos cup that only you use.” Manic smiled as he pointed a thumb at the cup. It was shaped like a dark chao’s head. “Dude, you also only have house plants that would be safe for a chao.”

Shadow rolled his eyes. 

Manic pulled out a bag of Doritos. He made himself a plate before offering the bag to the quiet man. “Do you wanna try reading me, dude?”

Shadow paused from putting a coffee bean in his mouth. “Why?” He tilted his head at the other. His red eyes trying to read brown ones. Though he was getting distracted by everything else. 

“I pointed out your love of chao and knowing you as the ‘Ultimate Life Form,’ I figured you didn’t want folks knowing you got a soft spot for small innocent creatures.” Manic mused with a shrug. “I figured I want to make it fair.”

Shadow bit back a smile. What was it about the way he leaned back in the chair that made him feel so tingly. He took a moment to eat a bean as he tried to keep from sounding like an excited school girl. “What makes you believe I also ‘people watch’ as you put it?” He kept his tone even. Almost robotic. Good. That’s what he wanted. 

Manic smiled as he rocked back in the chair. A dimple appearing on his right cheek. “You’re quiet, broody, and anti-social.” he held up a finger for each point, “You people watch at all times either looking for threats or noisy people to avoid.” Manic ate a chip as he looked Shadow up and down. Once the chip was swallowed, “Also dude, you stare.”

Shadow’s ruby eyes widened.

“It’s not a bad thing.” Manic nervously waved his hands as he settled the chair back on the ground. “Though it can feel intimidating.” Manic avoided eye contact. “Like a predator observing its prey.” Manic fiddled with his spiked cuffs due to his nerves. He popped his lips before turning on his smile and a chill attitude. “So I figured I’d give you a shot at pointing out something about me you’ve noticed that you can use to tease me with. It’s only fair dude.” He shrugged.

Shadow thought for a moment. Something he had noticed about Manic that he might be sensitive about. He had noticed many things about him. He noticed that if Manic’s spiky quills began to droop he would quickly style them back up. He had a dimple on just the right cheek. His brown eyes would shine with a hint of a cool tone when he was excited. He hid tools not only in his fanny pack but in the spiked cuffs of his gloves. He often tapped his fingers on the table to express energy.

Shadow had noticed so many things but most of them would be things that only a lovesick fool would notice.

Then something clicked. It wasn’t necessarily Manic, but he had found it odd. It was the only time he had seen Manic and Sonic in the same room. The two acted odd. And by odd, Sonic had been nervous. But he didn’t run from Manic. He did try to avoid him. A short head nod before moving to a different area. 

It had been odd since Sonic wasn’t the kind of guy to avoid people. Well except Rose when she was confessing her love for him. 

Manic had given the blue hedgehog a smile and a nod before going back to chatting with others. Though Manic did seem a bit hurt by Sonic’s reaction to him. 

Sonic wasn’t a romantic person. Shadow had seen his reactions to Rose’s pinning to know. He was sure the closest thing the blue blur had to a romantic relationship was with the ground, given how often he landed face first into it. 

“Faker acts weird around you,” Shadow finally stated. “Did you attempt to date at some point?”

Manic began choking on the chips in his mouth. He turned as he fell onto the floor. Shadow zipped to his side. The green hedgehog was making sound. That was good, right? Shadow found his mind blank on what to do. 

Manic took in several deep breaths after a moment. With tears in his eyes, he smacked Shadow in the leg.  “Dude, gross!” He collapsed on the kitchen floor. “We’re related.”

“What?” Shadow stared at the green hedgehog.

Manic turned his head to the side, his brown eyes were red from tears, but he wore a smile as he laughed. “Sonic and I are twins.” He giggled. “Nice to know my bro avoiding me makes people think we dated. Thanks dude,” He weakly swatted Shadow’s leg. “Ugh… Maybe next time I should vomit on him.” He muttered as his eyes explored the grooves of the tiles. “Well at least we don’t look alike.”

“Why does Faker act so weird around you then?” Shadow questioned.

Manic chuckled as his eyes focused on him. “Dude that is a whole can of worms. It’ll bore you into a nap.” 

Shadow smirked as she shrugged. “Rouge will be happy for that.” 

“Ha!” Manic barked with laughter. He rolled under the kitchen table. “Sleep over under the table then.” He patted the space next to him. “Come on,” He smiled at Shadow’s arched brow. Shadow moved anyway. “Yes, I know I’m weird, dude. It comes with the profile of wacky klepto drummer.” 

Shadow rolled his eyes as he laid on his back. He turned his head so he could watch the green hedgehog prop himself up on his arms.

“Ah, you sleep on your back.” Manic mused. “I figured you’d sleep on your side… In a pile of fresh out the dryer blankets.”

“Are you sure that’s not you?” Shadow clasped his hands on his stomach as he fought the urge to move one of those green spikes out of his brown eyes.

“Nah dude, I sleep in a pile of plushies on my tummy.” Manic beamed.

“Stalling.” Shadow stated.

“Shoot.” Manic snapped his fingers. “I thought I found a distraction.” He poked out a cheek with his tongue as he tapped his fingers on the floor. “So there’s three of us. Our sister, Sonic, and me. We’re triplets. Do you know about how most people who have an affinity for chaos energy don’t show it until they're four?”

“Yes. The professor told me about it,” Shadow nodded.

“Yeah. Sonic’s speed kicked in then.” Manic stated. “And like dumb kids, I asked him to run while giving me a piggyback ride. I accidentally fell while he was going as fast as he could then. The hospital visit sucked.”

“You were both kids. Is he still feeling guilty over a small accident?” 

“Eh…” Manic rocked on his elbows. “That was just the beginning of our… distancing.” Manic struggled with the right word. 

“The beginning?” Shadow repeated. Manic looked uncomfortable saying that. He wanted to rub his back to comfort him but that would be weird.

“Yeah. Our folks found out that I was sensitive to bro’s chaos energy. So when he ran about, the energy would like zap me. And it’s like a radicle rush until you lose your lunch. So we got separated a lot.” Manic shrugged. “When Egghead began his invasion, I was at a hospital. Prime target for easy to robotize peeps I guess. Mom came to get me, but it was hectic.” Manic twirled his spiked cuffs. “Mom didn’t make it to the safe house.” He finally whispered, pain evident in his voice. Sis and Sonic were upset. I mean, what kid wouldn’t be? Sis didn’t say much about it to me, but Sonic did.” Manic avoided Shadow’s gaze as he continued to fidget with his cuffs. “We had a very bad fight. It got physical. I had never seen Sonic so mad. Luckily I haven’t since.” Manic forced a smile. “I got hurt bad though. A couple of broken bones.  A few scrapes and bruises. I woke up in the safe house’s makeshift infirmary and Sonic staying a good two yards from me.” Manic fiddled with the other cuff. 

“And you forgive him for beating the daylights out of you?” Shadow noticed that the green hedgehog spoke with no malice or anger towards Sonic.

“We were kids. He couldn’t control his strength. Plus, to him, Mom went to get me and only I came back. He needed someone to blame. And I was someone he could blame and get to.” Manic shrugged. “I got a butt kickin’ and he learned some anger management.” He joked. 

That statement bothered Shadow. It didn’t sound like the green hedgehog deserved a butt kicking to him. 

Manic smiled as he watched the micro expressions shift over the ebony’s hedgehog’s face. “Hey, promise me you won’t learn anger management by fighting me. I don’t think I’ll survive.” 

Shadow eyed him up and down. Manic didn’t have a build for fighting. But he had some muscle on him. He mentioned suffering and skateboarding a few times, which explained the toning on his arms and legs. Shadow found himself staring at his rear. Which was perky. It was a feature Shadow didn’t often get to enjoy. Manic had a habit of sitting or having his back to a wall. 

Shadow froze as he felt a finger poke him in the check. His ruby eyes focused on the green hedgehog’s face.

“You’re staring.” Manic had his head propped up in the palm of his other hand. His eyes closed and his expression, for the first time since Shadow had known him, was an unreadable neutral. 

Shadow felt his face heat up as he realized he had been caught staring. Very openly staring. This was going to be very awkward. And the awkwardness would probably last for an eternity. He found himself starting at the underside of the table as he contemplated how to navigate this. 

He froze as he felt weight roll into him. He looked down to see Manic cuddled into his side. He arched a brown as he watched Manic’s even breaths. 

“If you’re going to stare, I’m going to snuggle.” Manic muttered as he wrapped his arms around the ebony hedgehog’s sides. Shadow struggled to not laugh from the tickling sensation it caused. Manic nuzzled into the chest fur. “Dude, you’re so soft and warm.” 

Shadow frowned. Being called soft wasn’t something he liked being called. Though he couldn't argue back. His chest fur was soft.

“Hey, Shadow?” Manic spoke after several silent minutes.

“Yes?” Shadow opened his eyes to glance at the top of Manic’s head. He was enjoying this snuggle session. 

“Next time you wanna hang out, just ask.” Manic stated.

“What do you mean?” Shadow arched a brow at the drummer.

Manic huffed before holding his hand up for Shadow to see. He unclenched his fist to hold Shadow’s keys by the chao keychain. “Your keys were in your pocket the whole time. So can you stop lying when you want to flirt dude? Rouge will start questioning your memory when I send her the invoice for getting you in the apartment.” 

Shadow blushed as he realized he had been caught. 

Manic glanced up and burst into laughter. “You can still flirt with me dude, just stop lying about forgetting or losing your keys.” 

2.8.2024 Krissie: Yay! I finished this! Not just a random scene but a full story. Enjoy the fluff. Also 10 pages handwritten. 4 typed. 

Idol PreCure Ep40 review

Episode Title: Please listen! Seven-Colored Melody

The episode starts with Kyun Kyun showing the girls the little mascots she made of the Idol PreCure team. Kiss asks Wink who is her idol. Wink isn't sure at the time. When Wink gets home, her father shows her that her mom sent them tickets to France and tickets to her concert there. Wink says she's so happy. We cut to the theme song.

I like that we have a question and as Wink doesn't know for sure who her idol is, we can see from the next scene that it is her mom. 

After the opening, we see Wink and her dad running up a street, late for the concert because their flight was delayed. They make it just in time to watch the concert. The 3d model hands on the piano stand out.

We cut to the other Cures sitting at a table talking about what kind of souvenirs do they have in France since Wink said to expect some. 

Wink and her parents are sat down for dinner. Wink and her dad made it together. Wink is amazed that her mom still takes piano lessons even though she is a pro. Her mom tells her that because she is a pro, she must keep learning and work on improving herself daily to give the best shows. Wink's mom says they should have a nice leisurely outing after her lesson. Wink plays the piano for her parents after dinner. 

Later we have this adorable scene where Wink's mom is brushing Wink's hair and says she was nervous and lonely when she first came to France. When she was first offered the job, Wink told her that she warm in her chest when she heard her mom play and that she would support her going to France to do so for others. The scene ends with a cliff hanger of Wink's mom saying she has something to ask her. 

We have a scene of the other Cures looking at a news article on Kyun Kyun's phone about Wink's mom. Wink calls Idol's fun. I love that Idol answered with Bonjour. Wink tells the Cures that her mom has offered her dad and her to live in France with her. Wink is even offered to take piano lessons along side her mom. We have a flashback of Wink's mom brushing her hair and saying that she believes living abroad will help Wink's color (of her performance?) shine brighter. The other Cures become sad because they won't be able to see Wink. Wink says she also has to consider Idol Precure too. 

I love that Kiss is encouraging her to think hard about what Wink wants and that she should focus hard on that. Kiss says she won't be sad not seeing Wink again, and Idol and Kyun Kyun say that's a lie. and it is based on her sad face. I love that Kiss is trying to be strong and encouraging of her friend. 

After Wink's mom leasves for her lesson, Wink is practicing piano as it rains outside. She is also thinking everything over. She also doesn't understand what her mom meant by color only she can produce. 

Wink's dad calls her over from playing piano to show her a rainbow outside that has appeared now that the rain has stopped. He counts the colors of the rainbow and makes a comment that they always have seven colors. Something is sparked in Wink. 

Wink chases down her mom as she's walking outside. There are puddles and no others in site. She says she wants to play piano with her. 

We have brief scene with our bad guys. The magenta lady says she'll listen to whatever is bothering our guy in white. I don't recall their names at this moment. So deal with my nicknames. White snake man is like, nah, I rather work than talk to you. I do appreciate that magenta is trying to be a better boss, even if it's not going well.

Cut to Mr. Tanaka's house. Mr. Tanaka says that if Wink does move to France, then she'll graduate from Idol Precure, causing shock in everyone but Zukyun, who doesn't understand. Kiss tells her that it means Wink will quite the group. Zakkurin becomes distraught by this and tries to go to France to stop Wink as Cutti holds him back. Idol says that Wink will always be a member of the group even if she's far away.

We have a painter whose painting is blown into a water fountain/lake of some sort as he was almost finished with the painting. Also we have a rainbow in the stream of a water spout in this water feature. The Painter is our monster of the day. the monster is a canvas with a paint brush. The Cures quickly arrive on scene and transform. Wink is still in France so she is not here. 

Kazuma realizes that Wink is missing. He comments that after talking so big that their bond has broken. Idol says that rather Wink leaves or not changes nothing. They will always have a bond. 

After the cures get knocked around, Kazuma mocks them for being so weak all because one of them was missing. Wink shows up on scene and transforms. She kicks the monster down flat. The Cures gather around her and Kiss asks Wink if she made a decision. Wink says she wants to do things with everyone. Wink produces a rainbow barrier and sends the monster flying before we have her preform the song to purify the monster. I am a bit sad that her power up doesn't come with a new dress like Idol's did. 

Kazuma fleas and Zakkurin points out that he's the one who attacked him to Mr. Tanaka and Cutti. Idol hugs Wink while crying saying she's glad Wink is back. We also get a flashback of Wink telling her mom that she is her idol. 

We have a scene of Wink's mom watching Cure Wink's performance online. She notes how the melody is like her daughter's. 

We end the episode on a beautiful image of Wink surrounded by the other cures. 

my thoughts on the new PreCure title

I saw a post on reddit just now about the new PreCure title being trademarked and I saw the logo. It's Star Detective PreCure.

More I haven't watched all the PreCures yet. I'm still very much a newbie to the series. 

The title reminds me of Star Twinkle PreCure. Mostly due to star being in the name and something about the logo just gives me Star twinkle vibes. 

The detective theme I think will be cute. I've seen it in things like Princess Peach showtime and a few other things. I am also a huge fan of Case Closed. I am sure that the team they have on the show will be able to give us a mystery with clues throughout the nearly 50 episode series leading to the big bad. I'm still wondering about Idol PreCure's big bad and their motives. I'm just wondering for mysteries of the cures to solve on an episode to episode basis. 

I'm also wondering how the star theme will be incorporated. Will they be going to space? 🌌 Or will star be like great/popular? I doubt they'll do another thing with the zodiac star signs again. And if they go to space and other planets/worlds, I think it would be fun to have a nod to star twinkle. I think maybe getting a gold star for solving a case would be cute. But that might lean too much into Mario. 

The star part of the theming is stumping me. But it's also super late on Thanksgiving night. So brain not working too well. 

I do hope for the PreCure film with them that star twinkle will be there too. 

Tiny Tails

October 29th 2024 tiny tails

Shadow frowned as he stared at the small scrawny child hiding behind boxes. Their fur was raised like a frightened cat's. He turned his gaze to Sonic, who for once in his life, looked helpless and sad. Sad Sonic was not on his bingo card for the year. He turned to look at the agent holding their arm. They're blubbering about being bitten was annoying. How sharp could the child’s teeth be?

“What happened?” Shadow questioned Sonic. 

“Tails was going through Eggman's tech that gun had and something went off. There was a big light and sound and then Tails was…” Sonic waved his hand in the child's direction.

Shadow nodded. “Tails, can you come out from there?” He asked the fox in a softer voice only to be stared at. He turned to the blue hedgehog. “What's up with your brother?”

Sonic sighed as he shifted. “I named him when he was 4. And this Tails is younger than that. So maybe he doesn't recognize it as his name yet.”

Shadow arched a brow. “It took you four years to name him?”

“I didn't meet him till he was four!” Sonic threw his hands in the air. 

Shadow paused. His mind whirling. “Did you kidnap him?”

“No! They were the ones beating him and starving him. He was living in the woods.” Sonic growled. “So I brought him with me. I feed him. I clean him. I'm a good picket fence.”

“Picket fence?” Shadow arched a brow. 

“Tails said I was his picket fence when he was four and half. It's a brother thing.” Sonic waved his hand. “Point is, I don't know what to do.”

Shadow nodded as he walked over to the small fox. He was greeted with a hiss as Tails crawled into a corner. Guess he hasn't learn to not pin himself without a clear exit yet. The fox was small, malnourished, and had many visible injuries. Shadow swooped him up with a quick movement. 

“He doesn't like being held.” Sonic warned. 

“I can tell.” Shadow stared down at the fox gnawing on his arm. Tails’ teeth were sharper than the ebony hedgehog expected. He brought the fox closer to his chest, holding him firm. He took a deep breath as a rumbling sound emitted from his chest. 

“What are you doing?” Sonic questioned. 

“Purring. The sound is often comforting to small, young, distressed creatures.” Shadow answered. “Tails counts as all three at this moment. Professor had written many papers on the subject.”

Tails calmed down and stared at Shadow with interest. 

“And now, he is no longer teething on my arm.” Shadow still kept a firm grasp on the fox.

“Does he have rabies?” The soldier he had previously bit cried in distress. 

Shadow took a step back at the glare Sonic shot them. Angry Sonic was a rare sight and Shadow wasn't about to save the fool from the blue blur. 

“No.” Sonic stated through clenched teeth. “He's a baby. And you've seen him regular. He doesn't have any diseases.”

Tails let out a whimper as he attempted to get closer into Shadow’s chest. Shadow absentmindedly gave the fox scratches behind the ear to soothe him. 

“Sorry buddy.” Sonic signed as he lowered his voice to such a soft tone. Shadow didn't know faker was capable of being so quiet. 

Tails leaned out to make little hand gestures at him. Sonic smiled at this. 

“Really?” He spoke as he signed. Shadow watched as the two spoke to each other.

“He's nicer than he looks.” Sonic giggled. 

“It's called majority.” Shadow interjected. 

Sonic raised a brow at him. “Give me my brother.”

Shadow held the fox away from him. “Why? He likes me more right now.”

Sonic frowned. Tails was giggling in Shadow’s grasp. 

“Excuse me Mr. Grump. But I raised him.” Sonic kept his voice calm. 

“You should have never been trusted with a toddler.” Shadow remarked as he brought Tails to look at him. 

You and Idol PreCure Ep31 Review

 You and Idol PreCure Ep31 Review

Episode Title: Who's the Center of Idol Precure?!

The episode starts with Idol going back to school after the Summer Holidays. Idol's classmate is super excited that Idol and Zuykiss preformed as a group of five and hopes they'll do it again in the future. Idol snickers a bit and says they will be for sure, since Idol PreCure is a group of 5 now. At lunch, the Cures are discussing how the Idol PreCure Whirlwind is beginning. Zukyun hearing octopus and thinking it means actual food. Idol points out that Zukyun uploaded a video without premission again. Kiss says it was to the official Idol PreCure CureTube channel, but then they both get bad hair. I love this gag. Sadly, I think it'll be the last one for this show. The season is only slated for 48 episodes I believe. So about 18 episodes left? 

Once the other Cures give permission for the video, their hair goes back to normal. KyunKyun says their all in PreCure fanclub cards are in and gives one to each of the Cures. Kiss asks why Idol is always in the middle. Idol hadn't noticed. Wink says that Kiss would rather have Zukyun in the middle. To which Kiss agrees. KyunKyun suggest they have a battle for the center, with lightning in the background. And with the basis of the episode started, we go to the theme song.

Idol asks what the Center is. KyunKyun goes into teacher mode and explains it's the idol that stands in the center of the group. They're the face of the group. They have the biggest influence. Zukyun has trouble getting it, so Kiss explains it with lunch examples. 

At Idol's place, the Cures are discussing how to pick the center. They mention Zukyun which makes Kiss fall from joy. Wink says they're group would be more mature. KyunKyun explains that because Kiss and Zukyun are symmetrical, if either is in the center, it would break the flow and they wouldn't be right beside each other. Kiss says they can never part. 

Idol asks if 2 can be in the center. KyunKyun explains it's possible. But with an odd number they can't make a tidy formation that way. KyunKyun says the most important thing is having a center everyone accepts.

At night while in bed, Idol imagines Wink as the center, and then KyunKyun. The next day, Idol is making a survey to see who everyone picks as who they would like as the center. She says she has to ask Mr. Tanaka and Cutty and Green fairy. Kiss explains they aren't home today. 

We cut to the new Idol Precure Pretty Shop, a store dedicated to the PreCure. Mr. Tanaka introduces his long list of jobs. Idol Precure manager, part timer at glitter, and Precure Pretty store shop manager. Cutty and Green fairy are in their human forms working at the shop. KyunKyun mentions that Green is wearing a Cure Wink pin. He says it's just a coincidence. Dude is still very shy. Cutty explains that the pins are to make it easier for customers to talk to them. 

Idol ask them about her survey. Cutty says Cure Idol. KyunKyun smirks going figures, she's your fav. She then teases that Green's must be Cure Wink cause she's his fav. KyunKyun likes to press Green's buttons. Green denies that Wink is his fav. Kiss points out that he's wearing 3 Cure Wink pins. KyunKyun keeps teasing him and asks what if Wink was center. He states it wouldn't matter. Wink looks brilliant no matter where she stands. Which gives us this shot of Wink with the shojo bubbles. I am concern about either this is fan or beginning of a crush behavior. Please don't become a Molly/Nephrite situation please. Green fairy asks for a change of subject. 

Idol asks Mr. Tanaka to answer her survey and he states he can't because he is their manager. 

Cut to a scene of Kaito Hibiki getting off an elevator and seeing the Idol PreCure group on a tv show with Cure Wink as the center.

In the Idol PreCure waiting room, Idol asks how it was to be the center. Wink says she was nervous and that until they figure out their center, she doesn't mind taking turns. It's KyunKyun's turn next. She's a bit nervous but will try her best. Kaito Hibiki knocks on her door. Idol realizes that Kiss and Zukyun are in fairy form and slams the door behind her and asks what's he doing there in the hallway. Kaito explains he had to record a promotion for a movie he's in. Said movie poster is behind him on the wall. He gives Idol tickets for her and the others to come see it. Kaito says he saw them on tv today and that they were positioned differently. Idol explains that they decided to switch it up since she was always in center and they wanted to decided properly. She asks him who thinks should be in the center. 

Kaito thinks about. He asks who she thinks it should be. It's alright to ask others but nobody can be the center alone. He tells her that if you look at each other, it'll become clear who should be in the center. 

Jogi is watching the PreCure's latest performance on tv as Chokkrine enters. Jogi teases Chokkrine that she can't get anything done without a henchman. He teleports to floating over the city and says so this is where he is. That guy. 

We get a pan up to Kaito's movie poster. Does Jogi have history with Kaito. Or is he talking about someone else? 

The cures are sitting at a table by the theater after seeing the film. Idol is staring at them. Wink asks what's up and she explains what Kaito told her earlier. She says she thinks everyone's the center. They're all so awesome that it'll be sparkly no matter who is in the center. 

A guy at the movie theater got some popcorn and trips while carrying it. Jogi sees the darkness and turns him into the monster of the day. A popcorn bucket.

The Cures being close by arrive and transform. After they transform, Idol goes that they haven't picked a center yet. Jogi remarks that they must have extra time. The monster attacks the theatre and Zukyun mentions that there are still people watching movies in the building. Kiss uses her power to seal off the space so innocent people won't get drawn in. Nice to this power now. The space is full of colorful mushrooms and green hills. 

Jogi mentions that they're just playing idol. Cure Idol goes into a magical girl speech and the other Cures decide with that speech that Cure Idol must be the center. They defeat the monster and things go back to normal.

The guy is sad about his popcorn, but says it'll be okay. One of the lady's working at the theater asks if he's okay as she begins picking up the popcorn and his heart goes kyun. He now has a crush on her. There are shojo bubbles and all. 

We cut to the opening of the Idol Precure Pretty Shop and Kaito sees them from the back and walks away into an ally. Idol approaches him and says he should have said hi. He didn't want to interrupt but he notes that they picked a center. She says they all decided it together. They chose her and she wants to work extra hard now. Kaito Hibiki says she should cherish the friends who accept her. As she walks away, Kaito says wait. He grabs her hand and tells her not to loose her bonds. Idol responds with Okay. And then we go to the ending theme song.

So Kaito I've been tetter tottering on if I like or not. Mostly because are you going to become a love interest or a mentor figure. The shojo bubbles make it hard to tell. But with this, I think he now has ties to Jogi. Given that most of our bad guys have been fairies, does this mean that Kaito Hibiki is a fairy? Did he and Jogi loose their bond? Are we going to have a Parfait/Waffles situation of two buds torn apart due to miscommunication and jealousy. I have so many questions!!

I rank this episode of B. If it were for all the questions I now have, I would probably give it a C. But man, they got me pondering shit now. So a B it gets.