I heard of this manga series before the anime came out, but as an anime-viewer and less of a manga reader, I decided to jump on when the anime adaptation hit. However, I couldn’t wait every week to find out what was going to happen, so in an uncharacteristic decision, I decided to catch up on the manga which just so happens to mean I read 52 chapters in one evening. I felt engaged by the story (although done before, I’m a sucker for these kinds of mysteries) and the aesthetic.

But I wanted to post this for two reasons: 1. I finally got over the rejection, and after three rejections from the same place that gave me the same copy and paste emails regarding its reasoning (or lack of), I felt like I was comfortable posting this beta computer-recorded version. 2. The reason above is completely trivial and unimportant. I wanted to share my music. During hard times like these, it’s easy to feel isolated and depressed, and whether you’re staying at home (good job if you are) or you’re working and doing your best on the front lines (if you are, you’re amazing), I wanted to contribute in a way that can hopefully give some enjoyment or some relief to anyone who needs it right at this moment. Not guaranteeing my music can do that though haha.

This song is a series of mini movements stemming from Kamome Academy.

1. Introduction to Kamome Academy / Tsukasa - This sets the mood and acts as an introduction, but it’s an echo of the final movement of this piece too. We start and end with these twins as they are pivotal parts to this story. Both Tsukasa and Amane set precendence here, and Kamome Academy wouldn’t be the same without them so we will hear both of them.

2. The Clock Keepers - I wanted this movement to reflect the realizations and epiphanies made during this mystery’s arc as the characters are faced with many situations and futures that they can’t predict or recover from. I left this on a bittersweet note where everyone comes together, and I almost didn’t want it to end.

3. The Misaki Stairs - I wanted to portray a gradual sense of escalation and change in character, and even though this is a short movement, I wanted it to set precedence as time goes on.

4 & 5. Hell of Mirrors & Shijima-san of the Art Room - I felt these two went hand-in-hand, and I think the impact that No. 3 has in the arc that focuses on No. 4 is crucially important. I tried to portray the hidden darkness and horrendous monstrosities that reality would have in store for these characters with a sense of urgency and desperation, but I didn’t want it to end there. This arc ends in a happier and almost “ideal” way.

6. The 4PM Bookstacks - Unlike how the last section ended, I wanted to reach in a portray the twisted echoes and dark memories of the past. I wanted to showcase the teacher who cared and the young boy with a future that was taken.

7. Nene Yashiro - I tried my best to make this sound romantic and sweet. I wanted to appeal to the hopeless romantic side of here, and I wanted to give her the happiness that I think that she deserves.

8. Kou Minamoto - It’s suddenly far more upbeat here! I had a lot of trouble with his section because I didn’t know how to breakout from all the burdens and troubles of the past movements along with the stuff that Kou carries himself. I ultimately chose to showcase his more bubbly and optimistic side because that’s what I know him for (after all, the kanji in his name means “bright” or “light”)

9. Hanako-san of the Toilet / Amane Although this section is shorter than Nene and Kou’s section, I wanted to leave it up for interpretation and mystery (that and I was reaching my time limit for the submission… whoops). It’s a direct reflection of Tsukasa’s beginning because we end exactly how we begin… with these two twins and the mysteries behind them and the school of Kamome Academy.

Hi @nsisbest385!! Not sure if you’re going to read this but anyway! I’m sad that I didn’t discover this sooner but this sounds AMAZING! I’m listening to this right now as I’m typing ^^ You’ve really captured the vibes of JSHK! I love this so much!! <33 I want to thank you for putting in the effort and creating something so beautiful!

@nsisbest385 This is really well done, i applaud you!

I really like it, the effort that was put into this really shines!

@trish-chan @donut-hair @writer-and-artist27

I sincerely thank you for your comments! Seriously, thank you so much!

After this piece got rejected, I felt very discouraged and wondered if I had the ability to keep writing as a composer. I wondered if anyone really listened to and enjoyed my music because I had a lot of doubt in my abilities, and your wonderful comments really encourage me to pick it back up again! It makes me feel like my effort was worth it!

I currently have a stupid grin on my face reading your comments over and over again because it really warms my heart to see such kind words. Thank you again! :D

To @nsisbest385, 

Please give yourself more credit. Your composing is what let me finish my first JSHK fanfic, not to mention how your interpretation of the characters through the sounds really brought the piece forward in its tone and originality that puts it on a different level from the original anime’s soundtrack. Keep up the good work. :) 

I couldn't figure out what to say to this because I was so taken aback, and to be even near the level of the original OST is shocking because I look up to almost every single anime OST thinking, "How did they do that? That's amazing!" And the way this reblog goes into detail about it too... I want to frame this reblog on my wall or something. It really warms my heart and makes me smile. Even now, I can't begin to formulate how to thank all the people who reblogged this with such kind words.

Here! Have a few pictures of my doggo!

I heard of this manga series before the anime came out, but as an anime-viewer and less of a manga reader, I decided to jump on when the anime adaptation hit. However, I couldn’t wait every week to find out what was going to happen, so in an uncharacteristic decision, I decided to catch up on the manga which just so happens to mean I read 52 chapters in one evening. I felt engaged by the story (although done before, I’m a sucker for these kinds of mysteries) and the aesthetic.

But I wanted to post this for two reasons: 1. I finally got over the rejection, and after three rejections from the same place that gave me the same copy and paste emails regarding its reasoning (or lack of), I felt like I was comfortable posting this beta computer-recorded version. 2. The reason above is completely trivial and unimportant. I wanted to share my music. During hard times like these, it’s easy to feel isolated and depressed, and whether you’re staying at home (good job if you are) or you’re working and doing your best on the front lines (if you are, you’re amazing), I wanted to contribute in a way that can hopefully give some enjoyment or some relief to anyone who needs it right at this moment. Not guaranteeing my music can do that though haha.

This song is a series of mini movements stemming from Kamome Academy.

1. Introduction to Kamome Academy / Tsukasa - This sets the mood and acts as an introduction, but it’s an echo of the final movement of this piece too. We start and end with these twins as they are pivotal parts to this story. Both Tsukasa and Amane set precendence here, and Kamome Academy wouldn’t be the same without them so we will hear both of them.

2. The Clock Keepers - I wanted this movement to reflect the realizations and epiphanies made during this mystery’s arc as the characters are faced with many situations and futures that they can’t predict or recover from. I left this on a bittersweet note where everyone comes together, and I almost didn’t want it to end.

3. The Misaki Stairs - I wanted to portray a gradual sense of escalation and change in character, and even though this is a short movement, I wanted it to set precedence as time goes on.

4 & 5. Hell of Mirrors & Shijima-san of the Art Room - I felt these two went hand-in-hand, and I think the impact that No. 3 has in the arc that focuses on No. 4 is crucially important. I tried to portray the hidden darkness and horrendous monstrosities that reality would have in store for these characters with a sense of urgency and desperation, but I didn’t want it to end there. This arc ends in a happier and almost “ideal” way.

6. The 4PM Bookstacks - Unlike how the last section ended, I wanted to reach in a portray the twisted echoes and dark memories of the past. I wanted to showcase the teacher who cared and the young boy with a future that was taken.

7. Nene Yashiro - I tried my best to make this sound romantic and sweet. I wanted to appeal to the hopeless romantic side of here, and I wanted to give her the happiness that I think that she deserves.

8. Kou Minamoto - It’s suddenly far more upbeat here! I had a lot of trouble with his section because I didn’t know how to breakout from all the burdens and troubles of the past movements along with the stuff that Kou carries himself. I ultimately chose to showcase his more bubbly and optimistic side because that’s what I know him for (after all, the kanji in his name means “bright” or “light”)

9. Hanako-san of the Toilet / Amane Although this section is shorter than Nene and Kou’s section, I wanted to leave it up for interpretation and mystery (that and I was reaching my time limit for the submission… whoops). It’s a direct reflection of Tsukasa’s beginning because we end exactly how we begin… with these two twins and the mysteries behind them and the school of Kamome Academy.

Hi @nsisbest385!! Not sure if you’re going to read this but anyway! I’m sad that I didn’t discover this sooner but this sounds AMAZING! I’m listening to this right now as I’m typing ^^ You’ve really captured the vibes of JSHK! I love this so much!! <33 I want to thank you for putting in the effort and creating something so beautiful!

@nsisbest385 This is really well done, i applaud you!

I really like it, the effort that was put into this really shines!

@trish-chan @donut-hair @writer-and-artist27

I sincerely thank you for your comments! Seriously, thank you so much!

After this piece got rejected, I felt very discouraged and wondered if I had the ability to keep writing as a composer. I wondered if anyone really listened to and enjoyed my music because I had a lot of doubt in my abilities, and your wonderful comments really encourage me to pick it back up again! It makes me feel like my effort was worth it!

I currently have a stupid grin on my face reading your comments over and over again because it really warms my heart to see such kind words. Thank you again! :D

@nsisbest385

Aww, I’m so sorry for what happened! Some people really don’t know how to appreciate other’s works. Don’t lose hope! Don’t give up! I’m so glad that our comments made you smile somehow ^^

I heard of this manga series before the anime came out, but as an anime-viewer and less of a manga reader, I decided to jump on when the anime adaptation hit. However, I couldn’t wait every week to find out what was going to happen, so in an uncharacteristic decision, I decided to catch up on the manga which just so happens to mean I read 52 chapters in one evening. I felt engaged by the story (although done before, I’m a sucker for these kinds of mysteries) and the aesthetic.

But I wanted to post this for two reasons: 1. I finally got over the rejection, and after three rejections from the same place that gave me the same copy and paste emails regarding its reasoning (or lack of), I felt like I was comfortable posting this beta computer-recorded version. 2. The reason above is completely trivial and unimportant. I wanted to share my music. During hard times like these, it’s easy to feel isolated and depressed, and whether you’re staying at home (good job if you are) or you’re working and doing your best on the front lines (if you are, you’re amazing), I wanted to contribute in a way that can hopefully give some enjoyment or some relief to anyone who needs it right at this moment. Not guaranteeing my music can do that though haha.

This song is a series of mini movements stemming from Kamome Academy.

1. Introduction to Kamome Academy / Tsukasa - This sets the mood and acts as an introduction, but it’s an echo of the final movement of this piece too. We start and end with these twins as they are pivotal parts to this story. Both Tsukasa and Amane set precendence here, and Kamome Academy wouldn’t be the same without them so we will hear both of them.

2. The Clock Keepers - I wanted this movement to reflect the realizations and epiphanies made during this mystery’s arc as the characters are faced with many situations and futures that they can’t predict or recover from. I left this on a bittersweet note where everyone comes together, and I almost didn’t want it to end.

3. The Misaki Stairs - I wanted to portray a gradual sense of escalation and change in character, and even though this is a short movement, I wanted it to set precedence as time goes on.

4 & 5. Hell of Mirrors & Shijima-san of the Art Room - I felt these two went hand-in-hand, and I think the impact that No. 3 has in the arc that focuses on No. 4 is crucially important. I tried to portray the hidden darkness and horrendous monstrosities that reality would have in store for these characters with a sense of urgency and desperation, but I didn’t want it to end there. This arc ends in a happier and almost “ideal” way.

6. The 4PM Bookstacks - Unlike how the last section ended, I wanted to reach in a portray the twisted echoes and dark memories of the past. I wanted to showcase the teacher who cared and the young boy with a future that was taken.

7. Nene Yashiro - I tried my best to make this sound romantic and sweet. I wanted to appeal to the hopeless romantic side of here, and I wanted to give her the happiness that I think that she deserves.

8. Kou Minamoto - It’s suddenly far more upbeat here! I had a lot of trouble with his section because I didn’t know how to breakout from all the burdens and troubles of the past movements along with the stuff that Kou carries himself. I ultimately chose to showcase his more bubbly and optimistic side because that’s what I know him for (after all, the kanji in his name means “bright” or “light”)

9. Hanako-san of the Toilet / Amane Although this section is shorter than Nene and Kou’s section, I wanted to leave it up for interpretation and mystery (that and I was reaching my time limit for the submission… whoops). It’s a direct reflection of Tsukasa’s beginning because we end exactly how we begin… with these two twins and the mysteries behind them and the school of Kamome Academy.

Hi @nsisbest385!! Not sure if you’re going to read this but anyway! I’m sad that I didn’t discover this sooner but this sounds AMAZING! I’m listening to this right now as I’m typing ^^ You’ve really captured the vibes of JSHK! I love this so much!! <33 I want to thank you for putting in the effort and creating something so beautiful!

@nsisbest385 This is really well done, i applaud you!

I really like it, the effort that was put into this really shines!

@trish-chan @donut-hair @writer-and-artist27

I sincerely thank you for your comments! Seriously, thank you so much!

After this piece got rejected, I felt very discouraged and wondered if I had the ability to keep writing as a composer. I wondered if anyone really listened to and enjoyed my music because I had a lot of doubt in my abilities, and your wonderful comments really encourage me to pick it back up again! It makes me feel like my effort was worth it!

I currently have a stupid grin on my face reading your comments over and over again because it really warms my heart to see such kind words. Thank you again! :D

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These are all Nyachan Stickers on LINE!

I was inspired when my good pal @cthuturu reblogged a couple of pictures of this adorable cat, and I thought, “I want to put some Bungou Stray Dogs quotes.”

All of the quotes were provided by @bsd-bibliophile

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I FINALLY GOT IT. HECK YEAH! The video version is above too! Now you have both audio and sheet music visuals!

I would personally like to thank all the people who supported me through this whole thing. I know I’m not big or anything, but I’ve already gotten comments of support from the Awk Squad pals, my friends (yes, I have those), other people, and people that I look up to and admire like @bsd-bibliophile. 

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