if the time travel theory is true that will FULLY convert me on jayces character. fuck yes i'll take an emotionally distraught madman traveling through time and trying and failing hundreds of times to kill his lover to fulfill his promise to him and for the greater good
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The best philosophical show ever made (that I have seen).
"The good place."
I ain't going to ruin ANY of it (because I watched clips before I got into the show, I KINDA knew what was gonna happen and regret it).
But it literally covers nearly every major philosophical concept. Even tho it is usually more a theme or in the background, you're learning about existence.
I will say SEMI spoilers cuz it covers something I said over....a decade ago(?).
If you stay in hell long enough, it won't be hell.
And if you stay in heaven long enough, it won't be heaven.
But those aren't entirely perfect opposites.
See, I came to the conclusion that if you were in hell, going thru every bad thing imaginable for all time, even if they erased your memories, your SOUL would retain SOME kind of recollection, at least in part. So if you are there long enough (may take millions of years)...you get used to it. Like a callous on your psyche. Eventually nothing they could do would bother you. It'd just be a typical tuesday.
However...on the opposite side of the spectrum, it's actually worse in a way. If you were in heaven, and got everything you could ever imagine (and more) forever....YOU WOULD GET BORED. Eventually, it would turn into your own hell. I mean think about that-everything that could and did make you happy no longer does. NOTHING makes you happy. Kinda like getting too drunk, you got TOO happy. Happiness hangover lol
They do resolve this too. In a way that I actually have thought about (returning to the void/source for peace/rest).
But damn does this show make you think*. And it is FUCKING HILARIOUS too. I did the 'have to pause it cause I'm laughing so hard' laughs. Few comedies can do that regularly. Especially more than once in an episode.
See the show if you haven't yet. ENTIRELY worth the watch. NOT A WASTED EPISODE>can't say that about even some of my favorite shows. Actually thinking out loud...I can not name a show off the top of my head that didn't have 'filler' episodes. Where if the episode NEVER existed, the series still would remain the same.
side note-both this show AND lucifer point to similarities in hell: YOU put yourself there because of your own guilt (known or unknown), and YOU can get yourself out. Lucifer points to this more, but if you pay attention, the good place does it in a lot of ways also.
*ie know the trolley problem? 2 tracks, 5 people on 1 track, 1 on other. Do you switch tracks? THEY ACTUALLY LIVE THIS PROBLEM IN REAL TIME. One of the darkest funniest things ever. And that wasn't even the funniest thing on the show. This is comedy gold. WHOLLY original in almost every way imaginable. We need more shows that take chances like this.
Warning: The following date contains SPOILERS not yet released for EN/global server. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
I apologize in advance if some parts of the translation seemed rush or donāt make sense and any mistakes. There are some bad storms coming my way and I wanted to get this done if I end up losing power/Internet connection because of it. But also, I wanted to have this uploaded before Kiroās bday arrives 4/09 since Iāll be busy with work for the rest of this week and next week.Ā
There is a R&S section included with the bday event and the lovely @cheesy09ā will be translating it so look forward to that š The timeline takes place on Kiroās 22nd birthday, before he reunites with MC at the convenience store after 17 years since the orphanage incident. It provides some more insight and backstory for Kiro which is always nice.Ā
I have included my thoughts and feelings on this date at the end so youāre welcome to read it if you so choose.
Without further ado, enjoy and HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRO!!! YOU DESERVE ALL THE LOVE, HAPPINESS, AND EVERYTHING THAT IS BEAUTIFUL IN THE WORLD!!! šš
[Part 1]
In the backstage hallway of the gymnasium, I shuffled along awkwardly on my furry bear feet.
Thereās less than twenty minutes before the concert. I have to hurry to the dressing room. With this thought in mind, I supported myself against the wall as I quickened my pace.
As I rounded the corner, a familiar face came into view.
Kiro: Huh, youāreā¦?
Seeing his curious face, I held back a smile and decided to make some changes to the plan. I turned the wooden sign hanging on my chest to the front.
Kiro: āHug the bear to trigger a surpriseā?
His eyes lit up and then suddenly he snapped his fingers.
Kiro: Oh~ I know. Youāre the āsurpriseā MC sent.
Kiro: Youāre here to cheer me on before I go on stage, right?
As soon as I nodded, he hugged me. His fluffy blond hair rubbed against me gently causing a warm and fuzzy feeling in my heart.
Giggling, I took a step back, blew him a big kiss, and grabbed the candies in my pocket to sprinkle over him like a colorful ārainā.
But the moment I jumped up, my cumbersome body tilted to the side and the candies fell out of my hand and onto the ground.
MC: !
At the same time, a force grabbed my waist.
Kiro: Why is this ālittle bearā so clumsy?
Did he recognize me?
Kiro seemed to guess what I was thinking so he reached out and took off my headgear. Seeing his look of surprise, I rubbed my ābear pawsā in embarrassment.
MC: ā¦I rehearsed it so well but it still turned out like this.
Kiro: I think this ālittle bearā is much cuter.
Kiro: Isnāt it hot?
I shook my head as he raised his hand to wipe the sweat from my forehead and then gently fanned my face with the other. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the bearās head next to him and pursed my lips.
MC: Itās too bad the surprise didnāt work out perfectly.
Kiro: Even so, I still like it because youāre my biggest surprise.
As soon as he said that, the sound of the intercom rang out in the corridor.
MC: Is it time?
Kiro: Mn, but before I go, does Miss āLittle Bearā have anything else? For exampleā¦
He slowly came closer to me, tightly enclosing me in this small space. In the next second, a soft and long kiss fell on my lips.
The sound of footsteps running towards the stage came from the end of the hallway.
It seems that no knows there are two intertwined breaths hidden in a corner no one knows about.
MC: Itās time for the superstarās last stop of the tour. I wish you a successful finale!
Kiro: With this surprise, I will definitely do my best~
[Part 2]
The concert ended with a grand birthday song and the multi-month global tour came to an close.
After the show, I quietly slipped into Kiroās dressing room. While I played with the balloons, I went over my plan for the next surprise.
MC: After going through the entryway, press the remote at the same timeā¦the remote control!
I quickly took out the remote control to make sure the new battery was inside. I breathed a sigh of relief.
After replicating the whole process of the plan in my head, I looked at the clock on the wall. Itās 10 oāclock.
My phone vibrated.
Savin SMS: Everything is ready and everyone is gone, including me~
Familiar and hurried footsteps came from outside the door. I ran quickly to open it and threw myself into that personās arms.
Kiro: Have you been waiting long?
Kiro: I was āarrestedā for an interview just now. Savin and I couldnāt find a chance to tell you.
MC: Not long at all. Besides, any longer and I would have to go to the stage and āarrestā you myself. š³š *Well, he has that long ass black ribbon so...*
Kiro smiled and gave my forehead a soft peck.
Kiro: Rest assured, all of my work is done so the rest of my time is entirely yours.
MC: Is it only for me?
Kiro: Wow, when did you become so greedy? *Hmm, maybe itās because of a certain someone going public about their relationship...š*
I lifted my chin with a smile and pull him out of the room mysteriously.
MC: Letās go, Birthday Boy. Itās time to head to your birthday home!
Standing at the stageās entrance, I spread my arms out towards Kiro who looked confused.
MC: Welcome to Kiroās birthday party celebration~ Please close your eyes for the surprise unveiling.
Kiro smiled and closed his eyes at my command. I took a deep breath and pressed the button on the remote in my pocket.
The stage lights in the distance went out at once leaving only tiny āstarlightsā surrounding the walls.
I held Kiroās hands and shook them.
MC: Follow me and hold onto my hand.
Kiro: Mn, Iāve got a firm grip.
I slowly maneuvered Kiro onto the stage, over the creaking wooden floor and onto the soft grass.
The breeze blew in from the open-air space above, rustling the leaves. A petal fluttered down and landed on the tip of Kiroās nose.
Kiro: Ah, ah-choo--!
He sniffled and shook his head but that spot of pink refused to leave and remained on his nose.
The funny scene made me burst out in laughter.
Kiro: ā¦Miss Chips, hurry and help me or else Iāll have to open my eyes!
MC: Donāt! Hold on a secā¦
I hurriedly took a step forward, twirled the naughty petal with my finger, looked at the corner of his proudly raised lips, and gently pinched the tip of his nose.
Avoiding the gravel and stakes beneath our feet, we finally reached the center of the stage.
MC: My birthday superstar, you can open your eyes.
Kiro opened his eyes and looked around. His eyebrows lifted in surprise.
I followed his eyes as he looked at the soft grass blowing in the wind and the shadows of the trees swaying slightly against the hazy moonlight.
At this moment, we seem to be in a field under a sea of stars.
Kiro: Itās clearly no different from tonightās stage. Itās the sameā¦the onlyĀ difference isā¦
Kiro: ā¦Thereās starlight everywhere! It looks like there are real stars now.
Kiro: MC, how did you do this?
I smiled mysteriously.
MC: Iāll tell you later~ Now, are you ready to start your treasure hunt?
[Part 3]
Kiro: Youāre saying youāve already hidden the birthday present on the stage?
He looked around in disbelief.
Kiro: Really? But I didnāt find anything on stage today.
MC: If you did, it wouldnāt be called hiding~
MC: Fortunately, I watched all your performances and I even asked the dance instructor for adviceā¦
MC: Just to find the best ātreasure spotā.
I dragged him across the grass on the stage. Stopping in front of a tall tree, I reach out to pat it and said solemnly.
MC: Introducingāmy best assistant, Mr. Tree.
MC: Although itās just a stage prop, thanks to it, itās a solid foundation for this treasure hunt.
Kiro put his ear next to the tree trunk, knocked on it, and then shook his head after hearing a hollow sound.
Kiro: According to Kiro the Explorerās preliminary assessment, the gift isnāt in the tree hole.
He looked up and down the tree. After a long time, he seemed to have noticed something and his azure blue eyes suddenly widened at me.
Kiro: I got it, you hid the gift on the tree?
I waved my finger at him.
MC: Not exactly but this is the first step of this treasure hunt. Youāll find out when you climb up and have a look.
He was surprised. Suddenly the corners of his lips curled up.
Kiro: I remembered how we climbed the wall at my high school last yearā¦
Kiro: Has Miss Chipsā climbing skills have gotten any better?
Note: This is a reference to Kiroās 4th birthday date, Satisfaction Date.
Saying that, he placed his foot into the hollow of the tree and jumped up lithely, reaching out to me.
Kiro: Do you want to test yourself or have me help you up?
I raised my head and poked at the trunk of the tree blankly.
MC: Actuallyā¦I prepared a ladder.
Kiro: ā¦
His hand suddenly froze in the air.
MC: However, my skills should have improved! Kiro, give me your hand!
I jumped up as my hand was held by a strong warmth. I stepped onto the tree trunk, kicked hard and settled myself next to Kiro.
The temperature of the night brought a touch of coolness to my face. A warm jacket was draped over me.
As I bundled myself up, I turned to see him looking around.
Kiro: Strange, isnāt the gift on the tree?
I suppressed a smile and grabbed his arm.
MC: The point of the treasure hunt is to go through thousands of memories to find the most precious treasure. The treasure of the big birthday star needs to be uncovered little by little.
MC: So, Mr. Explorer, are you ready to go to our first stop, France?
Seeing his surprised expression, I secretly pressed the button on the remote control.
The tree on the lifting platform gradually rose and the big screen on the stage suddenly lit up, covering the thick clouds.
As the platform climbed higher, the mist on the screen swept behind us.
Then, all at once, the scene suddenly became clear and towering, mountainous peaks stretched before us.
I took a peek at Kiro and saw the incredible radiance in his eyes.
Our field of vision rose again and the picture changed. After the bright sun passed by, a cluster of buildings appeared below us.
Immediately, the viewing angle swooped down towards the buildings. The tangible view made me hold my breath and I grasped onto the tree trunk.
The picture rotated and we crossed over Lourve, shuttling through the busy streets. After a while, a classical-style building stood before us.
Kiro: Itās the Paris Opera Houseā¦!
As soon as he said that, we passed through the window and into a resplendent concert hallā
On the big stage, a small figure held a violin. The tips of his left fingers skipped gently as graceful notes from the violin flowed out.
In those focused blue eyes, there was a hidden ambition.
Standing behind him was Mrs. Seidel in a gorgeous dress, singing an elegant song.
I couldnāt help looking at the pair of pure eyes beside me but that ambition was no longer there.
MC: Kiro, were you nervous at the time? Look, your lips are tightly pressed together.
He looked at the figure for a long time as if he was listening to a performance and thinking about some distant story. Then, he suddenly smiled.
Kiro: I was more nervous than you think.
He lowered his head and looked down at his opened hands.
Kiro: At that time, my hands wouldnāt stop shaking and it was almost impossible for me to hold tightly onto the bow of the violin.
MC: But from an audienceās point of view, I felt like there werenāt any flaws.
Kiro laughed and there was a trace of something in his voice.
Kiro: Actually, looking at it now, some of the notes donāt flow well together and the finger placements look unnatural.
Kiro: When playing this piece, it is best to keep the bow of the right hand at the same height so the song will be livelier and smoother.
Kiro: More importantly, no matter how nervous you are, you canāt show it.
He pointed out the inadequacies one after another, as if he was talking to his past self.
I gave him a serious look.
MC: Mr. Kiro, youāre so strict.
MC: You should be telling your past selfāyou were awesome. You did what you could to the best of your abilities.
MC: The me right now is very proud of you.
Kiro didnāt say anything for a while. The light and shadows on his face kept changing as he looked at the young boy.
As the last note played out, the little figure bowed reverently. Kiro watched silently and his expression relaxed as though relieved.
Kiro: Great job, Kiro.
The hazy clouds appeared again, brushing away the resplendent hall.
MC: Next stopāCalifornia, here we come!
I pressed the control button and the platform moved again. Soon, a blue sea came into view.
We walked with the seagulls, overlooking the fish jumping out of the water until we came upon a green playground full of teenagers shouting.
The movie scanned across many football helmets before coming to a stop on a pair of blue eyes. Fine beads of sweat gathered between Kiroās brows as he stared straight ahead.
In the next second, he jumped and took hold of the ball in his arms, deftly avoiding the defense line again and again as deafening cheers rang out.
Kiro: Thereās a video of this football gameā¦how did you find it?
The people surrounding him opened their eyes wide in surprise, the bright sunlight reflecting in his eyes.
MC: Hehe, itās a secret~
Kiro: Since itās the birthday starās biggest day, every wish should be fulfilled~
Kiro: Come on, tell me. I promise, it will only be a little secret between the two of us.
He said cheekily as he made a whispering gesture with his hand to his ear.
MC: I contacted your high school and finally a teacher from the classical music department gave the video to me.
He blinked in surprise.
Kiro: I remember that gentleman. I didnāt expectā¦he would record this.
MC: And he also left this sentence in the emailā
MC: āKilo, Happy Birthday! You are still shining nowadays.ā
The air was still. His eyelashes fluttered slightly as if he couldnāt resist the surging emotions.
I slowly rested my head on his shoulder and whispered softly.
MC: Now, weāre headed to the final stop, Loveland City, where we met.
[Part 4]
The picture cut to a wide section of yellow sand. A figure on a galloping horse came into view.
Under the sound of majestic battle drums, a dazzling silver spear fell behind Kiro who was wearing armor, red tassels fluttering freely in the wind.
Looking at the boy on the screen, I poked Kiroās arm.
MC: You know what? When āThree Kingdomsā first released, I was going to go see it.
MC: But I was still stuck at school making short films and by the time I came out of the editing room, it was over.
MC: So, I sometimes wonder, if I had seen that movie when I didā¦
MC: Would it be like we were meeting in the same time and space? Like an intersection?
Kiro reached out and grabbed my fingers, stroking them gently.
Kiro: In fact, this intersection has always existed.
Kiro: When I was shooting this movie, I also thought about whether you would see it and whether you would like it.
Kiro: I have imagined countless possibilities but I still couldnāt find an answer.
Kiro: But then I figured it out. Because no matter what happens, itās just a process. In the end, I will definitely find you.
Kiro: And then, we can slowly make up for the shortcomings we missed.
Hearing his soft voice, I snuggled up to him.
MC: Then I must do some calculations in order to make up for all the missed intersections!
The yellow sand in the movie gradually disappeared and a red carpet came into view. Kiro, wearing a formal suit, was writing his name on the signature board.
As he wrote the last line, the picture started to change constantlyā
Kiro winning a trophy for the first time, Kiro holding a concert for 10,000 people, Kiro making his debut in the fashion industryā¦
At different periods of time, he is like a scroll full of treasures, unfolding page by page before us.
Until the movie slowly played out, the surroundings darkened and the stars filled the sky again. I tightened my palms and waited silently.
The person beside me suddenly seemed to have noticed something and pointed into the distance.
Kiro: It looks like our treasure hunt isnāt over yet!
At the end of the stage, a gleam of light lit up in the crack on the ground, as if it had been given life, stretching along the French, California and Loveland cities that we just āwalkedāā
Coming to us slowly in a long track.
Before it reached the tree, I reached out and held my hands in front of Kiro.
MC: Donāt blink! The sorcerer MC is going to perform some magic for you!
Those clear eyes looked at me seriously. My heart couldnāt help beating a little faster and I slowly spread out my handsā
A star shines in my palm, illuminating our faces.
His eyes widened slightly as he reached out and touched the bright star.
Kiro: This is�
MC: āThe Star of Achievementā.
I paused and lightly traced the outline of the star.
MC: People always forget their past selves and how hard they worked to become who they are now.
MC: So, Iāve gathered all of Kiroās efforts from childhood to adulthood into this star.
MC: I want you to know that your efforts are visible.
MC: Theyāre shining.
Kiro stared deeply at the star, as if he wanted to remember it forever. After a long time, his eyes glowed with the starlight.
Kiro: If hard work can be seen, then so should my heart.
Kiro: Because during the course of my life, there was a light that always accompanied me.
He held the back of my hand and swept my palm stroke by stroke making it tingle.
As if thinking of something, he tilted his head and gently scraped the fluorescent powder in my palm with his fingertip. Unable to handle the tingling sensation, I tried to pull my hand back.
MC: Wha-what are you doing!
Kiro: Itās too dark. Lend me some of the fluorescent you have in your hand.
MC: Wait a minute, hahaha that tickles!
Kiro: Hold still, donāt move! Bear with me a little longer.
As the width of his fingertips increased, I finally managed to withdraw my hand but ended up pulling him into my arms.
Kiro stared at me blankly but continued to scrape with his finger.
MC: ā¦
I put my hand on his cheek and rubbed it angrily.
MC: I have a pen with me. You want it?
Kiro: But I think the fluorescence will be more powerful.
Seeing his mean-spirited expression, I immediately took out my pen and handed it to him. He pretended to take it in disappointment but still showed a hint of a smile on his lips.
Kiro: Itās fine for now. Iāll let you see my heart clearly soon.
After he finished speaking, he removed the pen cap and drew a golden star, one after another, on my palm.
I looked at him quietly. The scattered stars around him seemed to fill his eyes, bright and serious.
After a while, my hand was covered with stars he had drawn.
MC: Whatās this?
He smiled and started to connect the stars with the pen.
As each stroke landed, his warm breath and the tickling on my hand kept overloading my senses, making my heart skip a beat.
Until the last one was drawn, the string of characters made my eyes widenā
MCās name.
Kiro put down the pen and rubbed my palm very lightly.
Kiro: This is the light of my life.
Kiro: Forever and ever, a light that never fades.
As if in answer to his words, the name on my palm and the shining star intertwine and sparkle.
Like they are accompanying one another, illuminating each other.
I looked at him. The ripples in my heart continued to expand until it filled my heart.
MC: Kiro, happy birthday.
MC: You always be happy.
Kiro smiled and traced my cheek with his fingertips.
Kiro: I will be happy with you by my side
He took my hand and pressed it reverently between his brows, closing his eyes.
Kiro: The birthday star who received the blessing now has to make a wish.
Kiro: The wishes made today will surely come true.
The moonlight in the distance is mixed with the colors of the stars, outlining his profile in a lovely glow.
It makes me want to keep looking at him forever.
Kiro: God of wishes, I have a small birthday wishā
Kiro: I want to walk with MC at every moment of my life and realize every wish in the future with her.
Looking at his pious and serious profile, I gave him a tender kiss.
MC: Donāt bother with the god of wishes. I will fulfill your wish.
MC: It will be 100% successful.
[End]
Final thoughts: First off, I still cannot believe that this is a birthday karma and and SR one at that. Definitely my favorite out of all of Kiroās bday karmas. The artists at PG went all out on this one. Like...WOW!!! Give that artist a raise as well!Ā
After reading the date, I now understand why itās calledĀ āMirroringā date because everything MC did, from her mannerisms to the way she speaks, is exactly like Kiro. Her actions are āmirroringā what Kiro does to MC like how sheās so mysterious and secretive when it comes to surprises. MC in a bear costume with candy, treasure hunting, calling him special names....classic Kiro behavior. Thereās a reason why Kiro x MC are twin flames/mirror souls because this entire date shows it and the vibes were STRONG.Ā MC was not shy one bit in this date. I hope MC continues to remain this way in future Kiro dates. I want to see more MC loving on Kiro. Also, MC, I know youāre a producer but DAMN GIRL!!! You went above and beyond with your creative skills this time. Can you hook a sister up? MC utilized that entire stage like a boss. Her putting together a documentary/movie of Kiroās life from a young child to an adult is brilliant. Itās the best way to let Kiro see all the hard work he has done because he always felt that he was never good enough or perfect enough. Even if people told him he was great, he wouldnāt believe it.Ā
Eva Seidel, once again, was only mentioned briefly. Seriously, when is there gonna be an actual one-on-one date where we learn more about her because Astral Date wasnāt enough. I want to know how she and Kiro interacted during their time together in France and how Kiro ended up in her care. I hope I donāt have to wait until Kiroās next birthday date to find out. Like KEY, she remains a mysterious and interesting character to me.
Overall, this date was much needed after reading season 2 chapter 27. MC saying that she will be the one person to fulfill all of Kiroās wishes in the future...MY HEART!!! š„ŗšš¤§šĀ
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