I love art, kupo!

                                        hurdy’s transliteration It is done, this marks every character theme getting their sing-able English version written out by me. I released one of them per year since 2017, reflecting how my mental health works in general. The cycle ended up not being broken after all. I cross-referenced the original kanji lyrics (which I will add below the Read More along with some notes about it, and should add to the FF Wiki too along with other details of the original song since there’s nothing there), and a translation in Amara, along with using Rikaichamp for Firefox.

                                      original lyrics by Linked Horizon; sung by Ceui

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Clad in a dark veil, sound asleep, the crystal glints Kneeling down with clasped hands What does she whisper so low? What does she wish for the world? The wind has stopped, and birds cannot persist Fluttering down to the earth tiredly The water currents slow down to a dead halt Stillness poisons the sea

As the darkness and dread start setting in A bell tolls distantly Then I met you at the ruins of the catastrophy And wind was born by our side

Although just a gentle breeze at the moment, it will sweep the entire world And surely it will become strong and immense, a windmill blowing through As I nourish it, and chase it, no matter where it goes I will make sure that this wind grows

The wind has stopped, bringing in grief As people fester in greed In this powerlust the weak are stomped and torn apart All falls into disarray At twilight the sky fades, chased by black pitch Night feels longer each day At the edge of despair, you stand strong still Keeping the wind in your heart

Even if my knees shake in fear, they will carry me across the world And surely we will challenge this fate, bitterly pushing through With everything on the line, tough as it may be I will make sure that this wind grows

You believed in me, and here I stand I’m so, so happy, I could cry All we’ve been through, from that rocky start, I thank you from the depths of my heart

On my own I struggled, but then I found friends I treasure more than anything Alone there’s just so much I cannot face But together I am sure we can

Clad in a dark veil sound asleep, the crystal glints before me To it I  offer the strongest of prayers, hoping it might go through In the hearts of people we will plant a small seed And joined by the wind it will grow...

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Mikado and Layle (protagonist of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers) share a voice actor and they’re both really hot so naturally I had to draw Mikado as a Crystal Bearer and in Layle’s cool outfit (  ๑´ ∀ `๑) I always thought about doing that but never got around to it. This is like the best piece of art I’ve done to date lol    bonus related VA jokes under the cut

                                          hurdy’s transliteration

Me only uploading one of these per year kinda shows how together I’ve got my life. Which is not a whole lot. Hopefully I’ll get to do Agnès’ this year and break that cycle. I really really love Tiz and I hope you do too. As per usual, I put this together so it can rhyme and match rhythm as much as possible. primary refs: video description - smashbrolink’s comment Also, as I did not find the original lyrics in hiragana, I wrote them down past the Read More. If you’re good at Japanese I’d appreciate help in knowing if all the kanji are correct.                                           original lyrics by Linked Horizon

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Even if we are to part ways     it's not the end, I know you're out there And we won't forget, no matter how far we go Your feelings all so bottled up And yet, you can pour out half of them to me Together we can, split all that pain so you can even it out between us two So please, let me shed all of your tears

My feelings of joy and love Right now, I will share half of them with you Together we can, make it all count twice our happiness will double in size So please, let's see that smile You are the hope in my heart, the light that touches my soul I swear I will protect you, I'll be there wherever you go! That dear friend you lost... it hurts, despite how bravely you fought Even if now, all those memories are eating you away from the inside, please know It was never your fault The brother that I lost... I grieve and think so much of him even to this day But even then, when it got bad and I felt numb, you'd reach out your hand and bring me back up Believe me when I say! You are the hope in my heart, and even in the darkest of nights Your compassion shines the brightest, I would never give up your fight! The ground caved into a hole, reaching so very far And at the same time my heart bore a very deep scar Darkness came to swallow up our entire world And yet it could not even touch the light of your stars The path that you chose to walk- will take~ all of us to a better future And above all I believe the strength of who you are So this is my promise! I am the hope in your heart, I am not the best and I know But if you believe in me I'll swear on my life I won't lose against any foe This is the oath of my hope!

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Furrify everything!

                                             hurdy’s transliteration

I worked on and finished this a year ago, but due to personal problems I... am only finally making myself upload it now. I’ll post refs when I’m not having anxiety/circulation issues. Again, this is a transliteration, a non-direct translation that matches rhythm and rhymes so you can sing it too.

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On... a certain morning, a snowy time

A small squab spread its wings

It leapt and took to the sky!

When? Did my belief start

Perhaps as a small child, who didn't know, a single thing about the world

Why? Can I love now

It's because of those- who've raised me with the warmth from their hearts

That's all I've got to ground me, as I soldier on and rise to the sky

All alone now, I shiver and sigh

Black or White?

Which is right? I want to see it for myself

I had been stuck, it's time to crack down on this shell

Where? Did I think I was

It was a castle, a palace, sure, but how could I imagine judging it all from there

What? Am I after now

I guess something to believe on, since in this world, it's all you have to lead your path

I look back at what I've left behind, as the wind lifts us to the sky

I've never felt so light

Black or White?

Which is wrong? I still can't really say

Now that I see, maybe there is a middle way

Why does it have to be like this?

If justice is a thing why is there so much death

I see so many reasons thrown around

And everyone's just fighting, too

White and Black, they aren't the only tones there is

Nothing about life is as simple as it seems

And as such, in this world of so much grey

There isn't just one choice

I have more than my voice

I will find my own way!

Black or White?

Now I know, even if the struggles last too long; there's a light. And I won't give up

Black and White, take it slow, moments like these come and go

With my strength, I swear to protect the entire world

You haven't seen all I got

With this courage of mine, I'll raise my sword and fight!

On one morning, snowy time

That little squab spread its wings

Its bravery took it to the sky

Now with our minds open wide

Resolve soaring with the winds

We have truly learned to fly