Oooo this one sounds interesting.

Have you ever played a villain in a game?  Or maybe not the "bad guy" per se, but not necessarily the hero type.  I'm thinking of starting a game using these character types.  Who's interested?  I recently watched Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey and, yes, I'm a Harley Quinn fangirl!  I think it would be a fun change of pace to play a character like her.

Yeah, I just downloaded an episode.  I might get to watch it next week. LOL

Oh geez sounds like he has some challenging adventures ahead XD.

This is a current and ongoing anime that is still being released in Japan!

Fate's First Mall Trip

"Nanoha, I don't understand why this is a big deal."

"It's a big deal because you've never been to a mall before, Fate-chan!  It's an amazing place, with lots of stores -- every kind of store you can imagine all in one place!"  Nanoha smiled at me with her large blue eyes nearly bursting with excitement.

"Don't forget about the food court."  Hayate added.

"But I have been to a mall before.  I --"

"Fate.  Fighting in a mall, and shopping in a mall are totally different things."  Nanoha said.  "That one time three weeks ago doesn't count."

"I guess you're right.", I replied.  "How do I look?"

"You look nice."  Chrono said as he entered the kitchen, walked toward the refrigerator and grabbed an orange juice. "As you always do."

I blushed.

"Awwww!  Chrono!  You're so sweet!"  Miss Amy said, following him into the kitchen and taking the juice out of Chrono's hand.  Chrono looked as though he was going to object, but reluctantly got another juice for himself.  I just blushed more.  "Fate is so lucky to have you as her step-brother.  You're the perfect role model for her."

"Amy--"  Chrono started, but Nanoha cut him off.

"Fate really is lucky to have you, Chrono.  And all of us too."  Nanoha paused, "And today we're going to have a special day!"

"I'm sure you three will."  Chrono replied, taking a sip of his juice.

"You're not coming?"  Nanoha said.

"No, I'm sorry, Nanoha.  I know you wanted all of us to come, but we've got some work that popped up."  Chrono said.

"Maybe we shouldn't go."  I said.  "If there's work that--"

"No no, you three should go.  Have some fun, and relax for a bit."  Miss Amy said.  "This stuff isn't too important, and we'll have it done in short order."

"Okay.  Thank you Miss Amy, Chrono."  Nanoha said.  "We should probably get going, or we'll miss the bus."

"Oh right!"  Hayate said and went to grab her jacket.

"Come on Fate!  This is going to be fun!"  Nanoha said cheerfully.

I followed Nanoha and Hayate to the bus stop after putting on the jacket that Hayate made for me and the three of us walked to the corner bus stop by the city park.  It was a sunny day, but the air was still chilly, being that it's only March.  We sat down on the bench and watched the cars pass us by while we waited for the bus.  It wasn't too long before the bus came and stopped for us.  We each boarded, and took seats in the back.  For a weekend bus, it was pretty empty

"Don't worry, Fate-chan.  It's still early."  Nanoha seemed to know that I was a bit uncomfortable.  How does she do that?

We rode for about ten minutes and arrived at the mall.  The three of us and another younger man stepped onto the curb and we walked into the mall.  Nanoha was right.  Fighting in the mall and shopping in it were two different things.  First, there were lots of people in the massive building.  A bit too many for me.  It was bright and noisy.  There were babies crying and lots of different conversations going on at the same time.  A large group of girls walked in front of us and giggled loudly at something.  There was an old man sitting on a bench near the front door just watching everybody who entered and left the mall.

"Come on, let's go in here."  Hayate was the first to lead us into a clothing store filled with cute outfits and cosplay items.  And of course, she insisted that we all try some of the clothes on.  First she modeled for Nanoha and I, and then Nanoha did.  I didn't really want to, but Hayate shoved some things in my hands and Nanoha dragged me into a changing booth.

"But I don't have money for these things."  I protested.

"That's not the point.  Just put them on, and let's see how you look, Fate-chan!"  Hayate said.

I did what she said, and after a few outfits, this was becoming fun.  Then Nanoha led us into an arcade.  She put a few bills into a machine and filled a bucket with tokens.  Then she divided the bucket three ways.  She challenged Hayate and I to a game of tossing balls into rings.

"Wow!  Fate,  you're really good at this game!  Look at all those tickets!"  Nanoha cheered.

"I guess I am pretty good at it."  I couldn't help but to smile, but then out of the corner of my eye, I saw the man that got off the bus with us, staring at us from outside of the arcade.  Upon making eye contact, he smiled slightly.

I bent down and picked up a ball, turning so that my back was facing the man.  "We're being followed."

Nanoha looked around.  "Why do you say that?"

"There's a man outside the arcade in the mall corridor.  He's probably been watching us the entire time we left the bus."

"I don't see anybody."  Nanoha said.  I glance out of the corner of my eye, and noticed he wasn't there anymore.

"He's still around.  I know it.  He smiled at me."

"Caution."  Raising Heart said, just as a purplish-grey aura filled the room.  Everybody vanished.

"A barrier."  I said.

Usually a person dedicated to a particular anime has a favorite character.  Maybe it's the what the character looks, or a piece of their personality.  Maybe it's their voice, or perhaps it's because that character is the underdog, or isn't very popular among other fans.  For the month of March, I'd like to read about your favorite character(s) and why.  Furthermore, because this is a friendly, creative place, I'd like to read about a mini adventure that you create for your favorite character.  Just to be clear, this contest will not judge on how in-character you write, however, your piece must have the following:

1.  Each article may only feature one character from any anime.
2.  In the introduction (opening paragraph), please explain the anime (to include the title, the setting, and general plot).
3.  Explain in the second paragraph, describe the character how they look, dress, and their personality.  Also write why you admire or like them.
4.  The final part of this piece, you'll write a little story about your character.  This could be an intro to another story (like a chapter one), or it could be a full complete work.  Do something fun with your favorite character.  Please keep in mind that since people under the age of majority can and do see this site, to keep your fictional works non-hentai.
5.  The minimum will be 1,000 words (although, that's pretty easy).  All submissions should be posted in the Creative Corner board no later than midnight June 30, 2023.
6.  Prefix any entries with [March Contest] in the Subject.
7.  You may submit as many characters as you'd like, please create a new topic for each submission.

(Note, that you may write about the same character somebody else has already written about!!)

Oh, and the prize for this month will be a one-year Mega Fan CrunchyRoll subscription!  I will be posting an example of what the team is looking for.  As Administrator, I'm exempted from participating in this contest.  If there is no winner, this prize will be lost (meaning that if mine is the only submission).

Now, what will make your submission win?  I'm looking for a decent summary of the character.  Introduce me to him, her, or them, and allow me to feel your passion for this character.  I'm also looking for creativity!  The winner's submission will leave me begging for more after I've read your story.

The final results are in!  (Sorry it took so long, I was moving!

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And the winner is:  TwitchisMental  (TwitchisMental)!  Congratulations!  Happy shopping!