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Flesh x Catwa: Imani @ Marketplace by ғʟᴇsʜ

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The Glow Up Project

Hey beths! Long time, no see!

Behind the scenes, there is a long list of projects that I have been working on for both Flesh and in collaboration with some amazing brands. My favorite project has been one of passion: The Glow Up Project. It was born out of the constant desire to improve my skills as a designer but also out of my attachment to my old skins. As a part of this project, I have taken some of my favorite previous releases and given them a facelift. Some of the improvements are minor and will be redelivered as free updates while others are complete reworks and will require a new purchase. I hope you all enjoy this project as much as I have.

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Skin Details

• Available in four pigments (each sold separately): Nutmeg, Cafe, Fudge, and Carob.

• Features a Uniform Neck Seam System which allows compatibility with both the male and female body appliers.

• Includes HUDs for both Catwa and the Omega Applier System.

• Includes Two Brow Options: On and Off.

• This advertisement is a completely raw and unedited shot.

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DBC1 Winners by Aaron Newman

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Wow! What an entry pool- you guys made this judging really tough. But, as I only have so many prizes to give out, I had to narrow the winners down to three dragons and one figure. So, without further ado, the winners of the “(Not) LEGO Dragon Lands” Dragon-Building Contest are as follows:

1st Place: Brother Steven’s “Stórhǫggvi!”

Ever since Brother Steven submitted this gorgeous dragon early on in the competition, I knew it’d be the entry to beat… well proportioned, impeccably color-blocked, and excellently sculpted, this is just a lovely build. The round scale motif used across the body – which, cleverly, uses studded surfaces to its advantage – the toothy mouth (complete with tongue!), and the curves of the back spikes are just some of the details I relish the most. Sir Roland is a clean figure (the cape/glove coordination gets me) with a definite “St. George” flavor, perfect to counterpoint the dragon. Overall, this was a wonderful build that I was honored to receive!

2nd Place: d’Qiu Brick’s “Fryse!”

I was extremely impressed by this entry when I first saw it, and I still find new, original part usages every time I look at it! Simply put, I’ve never encountered a LEGO dragon quite like this one… The fusion of BIONICLE and system elements here is balanced, and allows for a remarkable trans-dominated color scheme that incorporates some very difficult-to-use elements to make dynamic shapes. The BIONICLE eyepieces as jaws are absolutely inspired, and I really love the interior wing cut pattern. The Lyscian mage figure helps place this entry in a distinctive, intriguing genre. Great work, d’Qiu Brick!

3rd Place: SpicyGrievous’ “Smaug the Impenetrable!”

This entry was one of the last sent in, but I’m extremely glad SpicyGrievous made the deadline! This version of Smaug looks just the way I imagined him as a kid… tremendous and impenetrable, serpentine and regal. The color choices themselves are solid, and they’re solidly blocked throughout this build. The texture along the spine is wonderful, as are all the angles of the body and limbs. My favorite part of this build is the head, though: flawlessly shaped, with an impressive crest and teeth to boot! The gilded underbelly was a charming final touch. I hope you post more pictures, SpicyGrievous, as I’d love to get a more in-depth look at the build!

Best Minifigure: Zelcher, from genecyst’s “Hasai!”

Aside from giving this figure a neat backstory, I found the employment of the Elves hairpiece with the bandana to be just awesome. Zelcher’s got neat weapons and a neat cape; what more can you ask for? Cool combos, genecyst!

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But I don’t want the rest of you to feel left out! Even though I don’t have prizes enough to give you, I figured you might enjoy hearing my thoughts on your entries. So here they are:

Nacht: I love the premise of a black undead-style dragon, as you’ve executed it here- the Radgha-esque skeletal frame really looks neat in darker colors. Your entry pic itself is also quite dynamic.

Thorny: Certainly a thorny dragon! You worked an impressive number of spines into the build. The cameraman is a highly original touch.

Lineback Ice Dragon: I like the color scheme; it reads as “icy” right away! And I like the cast of characters you included, especially the meat-eating goblin.

Hommer’s Dragon: I really enjoyed getting this entry… it was insouciant and wacky (and I’m a Simpsons fan!) so it made me laugh, but beyond that the dragon itself is pretty solid, too. The neck and feet are my favorite bits.

Hatchling: Succinct and effective. I wish the robot legs actually came in a color like that.

Wyvern: Nice color choices, unified without being blasé… Those daggers as claws, and the long tail, made this entry distinctive.

Hermdaryrði: HONORABLE MENTION! Those wings are, as I already said, gorgeously clean, as is a lot of the rest of the build; I really liked the brutish face you achieved, and the use of those Knights Kingdom armor bits along the spine. This dragon rocked, rather than fought, a grayscale color scheme, which I respected.

Arsimis: The setting you built here really helped frame the entry. Nice variety on the orc figures, too!

Derolth Eater of Sheep: The green-on-red contrast made this entry jump out to me right away! It’s a classic dragon color scheme, vibrant and exciting. The cow horns are sweet – I want to use those at some point, now – as is the red-hooded archer you included.

Ulysses: The beard/hat combo you used on Vencar aside (I love it), this is a sturdy-looking beast that seems ready to trample off to war! The entry’s definitely completed by that orc army you included.

Perilously Ascending Dragon: What a diorama! The lava is wonderfully realized, as are the rocks, but the scene’s obviously stolen by the dragon bursting forth… Love the wings, and the detail you packed into the head. I especially like the shape of that chin.

The Dragon of Peliger: There’s a certain charm to this low-legged, hefty beast. Its crest is unique and dynamic, and its simple colors make a real statement against the red backdrop you chose. Nice rider, as well: the fur-lined helmet and scarf combo is a satisfying one!

Belerogrim: HONORABLE MENTION! You definitely used the unlimited scale and color possibilities afforded by LDD to create a singular and impressive beast. This is an extremely intricate build, and every time I look at it I discover another detail… the ring-scales lend this well-shaped dragon excellent texture. I like the subtle, earthy color scheme and the sculpture on the head.

Rågòthîs: Cool figures, especially Lich Clörtil! I like the mace-tail on the dragon itself.

Hasai: I appreciated the variety this eastern-flavored dragon brought to the entry pool! This dragon’s got a very Ninjago-inspired look, and you made sweet, clean color choices. Obviously I’m a big fan of Zelcher, but I also like the shape of the saddle you made for her.

Bat-Dragon: Another entry with a singular flavor. Bat-dragon? I never would’ve seen it coming! This is a really neat beast, nicely unified by good texture choices. The detailing of the head, particularly the nose and the ears, makes me quite happy.

Pebbles: Reminisces the Ninjago style, too, to nice effect. I dig the way you cut those wings, and the head’s got a lot of leonine spunk!

Shadesbane: You squeezed a ton of poseability and character into such a small entry. The head’s adorable and well formed, and I enjoyed the trans-blue touches.

Earthen Dragon: Four wings are better than two, it seems! Nifty choice about the wings, and well done on the dragon proper, too; the palm tree tail and leafy legs give your entry distinctive elemental affiliation. The rider gets an HONORABLE MENTION for best figure, too!

Náyl: Excellent and dynamic texturing on this dragon. I love the choice of orange alongside the various hues of layered grey. You did a good job of covering poseability gaps with armor, too.

The Face of Death: The neck design here takes the cake, but I also enjoyed a lot of what you achieved on the head… The full set of teeth is pretty sweet. This is a lovely, nightmarish dragon. I like the outland raider figures you included!

Baal: I like how you really bulked up my basic dragon frame here. The entry looks muscular and dangerous! Nice color coordination with the rider.

Drachentöter: The bits of this dragon that poke out of that treasure cave are wonderful! I think the eye section on the main creature is perfect. Ashei with her oversized sword (and Unikitty trophy) and the baby dragon with its oversized eyes create a fun, playful tone to this entry.

Dark Dragon: The cool jagged texturing makes the monochromatic color scheme work in your favor, here. I like your choice of wing material, and dig the ferocious head!

Frost Dragon: Excellent use of my basic dragon design to make a distinctive new creature. I also can’t get over how you included a spring-loaded Spell Launcher in the supplemental part of the entry; I feel so studied!

Grass Dragon: Another slick reworking of my general dragon framework! This dragon’s quite vibrant, which I really approve of- nice use of lime. The troll warrior’s nifty, I enjoy the helmet/pauldron combo as well as the ruby axe.

Mechanical Dragon: What a unique decision! I’ve been personally toying with the idea of making a mechanical/clockwork dragon for a while, and you’ve definitely given me lots of cool ideas. I like your use of the nets.

Faerie Dragon: I adore the sail wings, and appreciate how you stuck to a simple color scheme… Trans-blue and white are proven scientifically to look good together; with the purple wings, they become more interesting at no cost to their compatibility. The front paws are rather clever.

Glowkie Dragon: Cute… The underbite gives it a lot of character.

Dragon Bolt: The size of this entry astonished me. It’s not often you encounter a dragon MOC big enough to carry a full-sized Hero Factory character on its back! The scale you worked at makes the CCBS shells on the back look like scales, which is an awesome texture.

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Huge congratulations again to all the entrants- I really had a great time watching your builds roll in. You’ve inspired me to build all kinds of new dragons, so thank you for that!

poetica @ astro 6 by Babe.

The Poetica Skin is now out, a skin made for our all new Babe Teen collection. This skin was created for LeLutka Briannon, but may work for other heads.

《✧》TONE AVAILABILITY

VELOUR: Chantilly, Sunkiss, Praline, Brownie

BODYTEEN: T2, T3, T4

《✧》BODY APPLIER COMPATIBILITY

This skin is compatible with VELOUR & BODYTEEN Appliers. The landmarks to these locations are included within the notecard given in your purchase.

Please be sure to try the DEMO before purchasing.

• LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonville/188/83/3333

• SOCIAL MEDIA: linktr.ee/babe.sl

⛧⛧ Ayesha & Nurya For Miix Weekend!!! ⛧⛧ by Cult/ocult The Darker Alternative

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Hi Culties, Here is your "must have these Cult Items" Weekend Shopping List!!

★ For Mixx Weekend ★ Ayesha & Nurya ★

★ Ayesha Rigged For ★ Reborn ★ MaitreyaX ★ Legacy F ★ MaitreyaOG ★ Kupra ★

★ Nurya Rigged For ★ Lara ★ MaitreyaX ★ Kupra ★ Legacy F ★ Reborn ★ GenX ★

★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility ★

★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cult%20Coven/210/58/32

★ Cult's Social Media Links ★

The sacred place of silent minds and deep souls is the depths of the forest by Lexi

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Featuring:

[AERTH] Stasha Full Body Tattoos

Originally released at Abstrakt 03/15/2023 this absolutely stunning full body tattoo comes in SLUV and EVOX BOM Layers. This tattoo can be purchased in packs of four color sets or the fatpack which includes 33 colors. It also includes a dots layer which is separate and is able to be tinted as needed. Materials are enabled and it comes with Maitreya, Reborn, Legacy, Evo+EvoX Appliers. Copy/Modify/No Transfer

A color chart can be seen Here

The royal layer is used in photo above along with the provided materials.

Available now at the Mainstore and on Marketplace.

Aerth

SOMEONE - Awaken Eyeshadow

This incredible eyeshadow comes in 35 amazing colors and is Lelutka EvoX BOM. Originally released at Planet29 and is now available at the mainstore.

Tone Soft used in above photo.

SOMEONE - Evelyn Skin Fantasy line

SOMEONE - Divinity Body Fantasy Skin

Originally released at Skinfair 2024 these skins are now available in world at the mainstore.

Used in photo:

Skintone: Minty Slender for body, Minty Evelyn FaceSkin

Someone -

Body - Soft Cleavage, Body Freckles, Body Moles, and Thigh Crease V2

Face - Freckles Fullface v3 and Moles V2

The Evelyn Skin and Divinity fantasy line comes in 30 skintones.

Every face tone includes:

full head layer default to match SOMEONE bodies

EvoX and Swallow Ear Skins

Monolid Add-on

An Eyebrow pack & brow shape with several different eyebrow options

Pack of tintable add-ons; Contour (2 versions), Freckles (10 versions) Moles (2 version), Button Nose Contour, Blush (2 opacities), Eyeliner (2 versions) Evo X Ear Blush (4 Opacities), Lip Shine, and Lip tint.

Every body tone will come with:

3 Sets of Materials (with or without stretch mark and cellulite compatibility) - Curvy, Muscular, Slender

7 Stomach options (Bases) - Juicy Rolls, Voluptuous, Curvaceous, Slim Thicc, Slender, Athletic, Muscle Mami

9 Breast options - Default (Included on every base), Natural, Waifu, Vixen, Sultry, Soft, Teacups Subtle, Teacups Full, V-Tech

3 Thigh Crease Options; Layers for Phat Pussy & The V Addons; Stretch Marks - Breast, Hips, Butt; Cellulite; Neck blend - For wearing with Non-SOMEONE matched faces. Just pick a skintone similar to your face skin. Freckles, Moles, Body Blush, and Breast Veins.

SOMEONE:

Mainstore | Flickr | Marketplace | Facebook | Twitter

Horns: PYROXENE Spring Horns Big, Curled, and Small

These horns comes with a flowered and unflowered version. It includes a standalone version of the flower for your own use as well as 3 holdable flowers. (Left, right, or both hands)

A texture hud with 8 color options for the horns, flowers, and flower pistons is also included. The horns are copy/mod and come with base textures and uv maps.

Outfit: Aii & Ego +Forest Nymph Fullbody and Ear Leaves

Hair: Truth Collective - Lush with Bangs

⛧⛧ Ace Coming to TMD Event! + Giveaway is CLOSED⛧⛧ by Cult/ocult The Darker Alternative

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★ Hot New Release for TMD Event - opens March 5th, 2024★ The Ace shoes are badass with metal details all over the shoe and would be great for any shoe collectors closet!

★ Rigged For ★ Legacy M ★ Jake ★ Gianni ★ Kairo ★

★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options ★

★ Remember to always try the DEMOS! ★ Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★

★ TMD LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TMD/121/134/22

★ Cult's Social Media Links ★

⛧⛧ Shivani for So Kawaii Sundays!!! ⛧⛧ by Cult/ocult The Darker Alternative

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Hi Culties & Spookies, time for even more sales for your Sunday Leisure!!

★ Item ★ The Shivani heels are cute and adorable and come with bows and stars to make them even more kawaii!

★ Rigged For ★ Legacy F ★ Reborn ★ Kupra ★ Gen-X Curvy ★ Lara ★ Maitreya X

★ Remember to always try the DEMOS!★Check for Body Type & Body MOD Compatibility★

★ Comes with a Color Control HUD for changeable color options

★ Cult LM ★ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cult%20Coven/129/75/33

★ Cult's Social Media Links ★

http://www.zabars.com/ 2 by Mitsushiro Nakagawa

Title.

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( LUMIX G3 shot )

Manhattan. New York. USA. 2017. … 4 / 7

(Photo of the day. Unreleased.)

Images:

Linda Sikhakhane … Closer to the Heart

youtu.be/BshCm2zi0KQ?si=DIk0HgPilkJLQ8xo

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My new novel

B♭ (B Flat)

Volume 15 😄

The following is still in its draft stage and will be revised further.

Key parts are not disclosed.

The order of the content shown here is mixed.

(Of course, this is not the final version.)

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My new novel

B♭ (B Flat)

The summer light of Manhattan afternoons flared against the glass facades of the high-rises, and each time the heat of the asphalt wavered through the alleys, the massive building of the FBI’s New York Field Office seemed to draw in the clamor of the city, holding a grave and immovable stillness, while within its walls a taut tension and vigilance seeped forth. Beyond the thick iron doors set into its corner, the countless eyes of surveillance cameras interlaced with the motions of guards, proclaiming an order unshaken by the heat waves or the murmur of the crowd outside.

Special Agent Veronica Reeves, carrying the weight of long years of experience yet with a gaze still honed to an unerring edge, sat at the long desk by the window, quietly deciphering the thick bundle of reports spread before her—accounts of what had unfolded thus far. The shafts of heat-laden sunlight pressed through the glass, warping the air, and against that trembling her thoughts held fast, focusing upon the minutiae, drawing out, in three dimensions, the possibilities of the case and the breadth of its consequences.

The figures and map symbols inscribed upon the documents she reassembled in her mind, as though enfolding the arteries of the overheated city itself—the courses of traffic, the currents of people, the compression of the skyline—ordering the incident’s first movements with a hand imbued with a quiet, frigid certainty. The sterile white light of the ceiling LEDs cast swaying shadows upon the papers, and even those faint tremors at the edges of her sight seemed to enter her calculus, like unknown variables absorbed into the mesh of her analysis.

Her fingertip traced a single point upon the map, and in that gesture she drew together the city’s flows, the density of its crowds, the thicket of its structures, conjuring within her mind a three-dimensional rendering of the ground. The clash of red and blue signals at intersections, the exhaust drifting at corners, the tempo of footsteps, the shadows of cars idling at the curb—all converged upon the figures and symbols of the page, lifting before her the living geometry of New York.

Fragments of reports crackled from radios and telephones, slipping into her net of thought and fixed into the coordinates of time and place. At what moment, in what place, had the current of the crowd shifted? Who might have slipped within which building? The jam of traffic, the swell of onlookers, the frameworks of the structures—these she aligned, reducing error to its smallest margin, until the hidden contours of the scene emerged.

Her eyes remained calm, but the faint tightening of the muscles around them betrayed the sense of danger running beneath. With her finger pressing upon a point on the map, she drew upon the memory of old cases, of the city’s blueprints, calculating risk along each imagined path. The city’s shape, the crowd’s density, the placing of exits—all she set upon a grid of logic, hypothesizing every possible turn the future might take.

Her gaze halted upon a photograph in the file, parsing the expressions of the crowd, the disposition of guards, the position of obstacles. Cold though her eyes remained, they missed no dissonance, no trace of the unnatural, intent upon catching every variable within the net of reason, undistracted by the fever of the summer city.

In the office, where the cool of the air conditioning crossed with the heat outside, her thoughts gathered speed—silent, assured, relentless. What would unfold next? Which routes were safe, which led into peril? Each decision, measured in the span of a heartbeat, bore upon the safety of the crowd, upon the life of the candidate. Her logic did not waver, its threads weaving together in her hand like cords unraveling the complexity of the city.

Before her stood not only the files, but also the glow of monitors, the static of radios. Each was but a source of fragments, meaningless until passed through the filter of her thought. To bind data to the streets, images to reality, was the task at hand, advancing cold and quiet even as the heat of summer pressed against the glass.

The sweltering air outside rattled the windows; the distant sirens and the rumble of the city did not shatter her focus, but rather deepened her mental simulation, lending depth to the field she constructed within. Figures on the page fused with the living breath of the streets, reason drawing them together into clarity, and she readied herself to strike upon the next move.

Each sweep of her fingertip across the map made the city’s avenues rise in relief within her mind: the density of buildings, the movement of passersby, the gaze of cameras, the stations of guards. All chained together, cold and inexorable, suggesting the next action. Veronica drew a long breath, and with her exhale, wove the scattered variables into a single fabric, fixing her gaze upon the heart of the incident. In that moment, the distant sirens, the horns, the shuffling of feet at a crosswalk—all dissolved into her reasoning, each sound settling into place like a piece of a puzzle within the flow of logic. The city shimmered in heat, light and shadow in feverish scatter, but her mind cut through the glare, quietly tracing the full outline of the unfolding event.

At last, Veronica lifted the receiver of the internal line, feeling the cold resin beneath her fingers, and summoned Deputy Special Agent Elliot.

“Put me through to Jack Vance, Secret Service.”

“Understood.”

The black Ford SUV cut through the summer heat, racing down the streets. At the wheel, Jack’s profile was set with strain, while in the backseat Ana leaned forward, arms stretched protectively over the children, shouting in desperation.

“Keep your eyes ahead, Jack!”

The children, jolted by the car’s violent tremors, cried out with voices that wavered between cheers and screams, unable to discern the line between fear and thrill. Beside them, Mika bit her lip, struck dumb, staring in mute shock.

Behind them, the pursuing car roared, bullets sparking off the asphalt and leaving the acrid tang of gunpowder in the air. Jack twisted the wheel, his Ford scraping sparks along a wall of concrete, gunfire rattling through the city’s very skin. Ignoring lights and crowds alike, he veered the SUV up onto the sidewalk, plunging forward as screams scattered into the air, driving on as if to outpace the terror that pursued them.

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My new novel:

B♭ (B-flat)

There’s still more to come. 😃

(This is not the final draft.)

Set in New York City.

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Soundtrack.

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Note: I gave a brief explanation of this novel in the following video:

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iTunes Playlist Link::

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My new novel:

B♭ (B-flat)

Notes

1. "Bombay Blood Type (hh type)"

•Characteristics: A rare blood type that lacks the usual ABO antigens — cannot be classified as A, B, or O.

•Discovery: First identified in 1952 in Mumbai, India (formerly Bombay).

•Prevalence: Roughly 1 in 10,000 people in India; globally, about 1 in 2.5 million.

•Transfusion Compatibility: Only compatible with blood from other Bombay type donors.

2. 2024 Harvard University Valedictorian Speech – The Power of Not Knowing

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3. Shots Fired at Trump Rally

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Title.

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( LUMIX G3 shot )

マンハッタン。ニューヨーク。アメリカ。2017. … 4 / 7

(今日の写真。それは未発表です。）

Images:

Linda Sikhakhane … Closer to the Heart

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僕の新しい小説。

　B♭　（ビーフラット）

第15弾。 😄

以下は、まだ初稿の段階です。まだ推敲します。

重要な部分は公開していません。

公開している内容の順番はバラバラです。

(もちろん最終稿ではありません。)

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僕の新しい小説。

　B♭　（ビーフラット）

　マンハッタンの夏の午後の光が高層ビル群のガラスにぎらつき、アスファルトの熱気が路地を揺らすたびに、FBIニューヨーク支局の巨大な建物は都市の喧騒を吸い込み、どっしりと静けさを保ちながらも、その内部に張り詰めた警戒と緊張をにじませていた。その角に設えられた厚い鉄の扉の向こうでは、監視カメラの無数の視線と警備員の動きが絡み合い、外界の熱波や人々のざわめきにも揺るがぬ秩序を守っていることを告げていた。

　ヴェロニカ・リーヴス特別捜査官は、豊富な経験を背負いながらもなお研ぎ澄まされた眼差しで、窓際の長机に広げられた、これまでに起こった報告がまとめられた資料の束を静かに読み解いていた。差し込んだ外光の熱の束が窓ガラスを透かし、空気を歪ませ、彼女の思考はそれに抗うように細部まで集中され、事件の可能性や影響範囲を論理の中に立体的に描き出していった。

　書類に記された数字や地図の記号を、熱せられた街の動線や人々の流れ、ビルの密集度までを含めるかのように頭の中で再構築し、事件の初動を論理的に整理していく手つきには、冷たくも静かな確信が宿っていた。

　天井のLEDの白い光が、紙面に落ちる影を揺らし、視界の隅で振れるその影さえも、未知の変数として分析に取り込まれているかのようであった。

　ヴェロニカは指先で地図上の一点をなぞり、都市の動線、人の密度、建築の密集度を瞬時に組み合わせ、頭の中で現場の立体的な状況を描き出していた。信号の赤や青が交錯する交差点、街角に漂う排気ガスの匂い、通行人の歩行速度、路上に停められた車の影――それらすべてが、紙面の数字や地図上の印と結びつき、ニューヨークという巨大な都市の立体的な動線を彼女の思考に浮かび上がらせた。

　無線や電話からの断片的な報告も、彼女の分析の網に吸い込まれ、時間と空間に配置される。どの瞬間に、どの場所で、人々の流れが変化したか。誰がどの建物に潜入した可能性があるか。交通の混雑状況と、観衆の動き、建築物の構造を組み合わせ、最小の推測誤差で現場の全貌を描く。

　彼女の瞳は冷静そのもので、しかし微細な筋肉の緊張が、その奥に潜む危機意識を示していた。手元の地図の一点を指でなぞり、過去の事件や都市計画のデータを呼び出しながら、シナリオごとにリスクを計算する。都市の構造、観衆の密度、出口の配置――あらゆる要素を論理のグリッドに沿って並べ、想像されるすべての事態を仮定する。

　ヴェロニカは資料の中の写真に目を留め、観衆の表情や警備員の配置、障害物の位置を詳細に分析した。その視線は冷徹でありながらも、微細な違和感や不自然さを見逃さず、都市の熱気に流されることなく、論理の網の中に全ての変数を捕らえようとしていた。

　冷房の空気と夏の熱気が交錯するオフィス内で、彼女の思考は静かに、しかし確実に速度を上げていく。次に何が起こりうるか、どのルートが安全で、どのルートが危険か。瞬間ごとの判断が、観衆の安全と候補者の命を左右する。論理は揺るぎなく、都市の複雑さを紐解く糸のように彼女の手の中で絡まり合った。

　彼女の前には資料だけでなく、コンピュータの画面や無線のディスプレイも並ぶ。それらは断片的な情報の源にすぎず、ヴェロニカの思考というフィルターを通すことで初めて意味を持つ。データと現実の光景を繋ぎ、事件の全体像を構築する作業は、夏の街の熱気の中でも冷たく静かに進行した。

　外の熱気は窓ガラスを揺らし、街のざわめきや遠くで響くサイレンは、彼女の集中をかき乱すどころか、逆に現場の臨場感を補強し、頭の中のシミュレーションに奥行きを与えた。紙面の数字と街の実像が、冷たい理性の中で重なり合い、彼女は次の一手を論理的に導き出す準備を整えていった。

　彼女の指先が地図をなぞるたび、都市の街路が脳内で立体的に浮かび上がり、建物の密度、通行人の流れ、監視カメラの視野、警備員の位置が、冷徹な論理の中で連鎖し、次の行動を示唆する。ヴェロニカは深く息を吸い、吐き出すと同時に、無言のうちに全ての変数を繋ぎ合わせ、事件の核心へと視線を固定した。その瞬間、遠くの街路から聞こえるサイレンの音や車のクラクション、交差点で立ち止まる人々の足音が、彼女の頭の中ではパズルのピースとなり、論理的な流れの中に溶け込んでいった。都市は暑さに揺れ、光と影が乱反射するが、ヴェロニカの思考は静かに、その熱気を透過して事件の全体像を描き出していった。

　ヴェロニカは、静かに内線電話の受話器を手に取り、その冷たい樹脂の感触を指先で確かめながら、エリオット副特別捜査官を呼び出し、いった。

「シークレットサービスのジャックバンスにつないで」

「了解」

ーーーーーー

　黒のSUVフォードは、夏の熱気を押し裂くように街路を駆け抜けた。ハンドルを握るジャックの横顔には焦燥が張りつき、後部座席に身を寄せたアナは、子供たちを庇うように腕を伸ばしながら、それでも必死に声を張り上げた。

「前を見て、ジャック！」

　車体の振動に身を揺らしながら、子供たちは歓声とも悲鳴ともつかぬ声をあげ、恐怖と興奮の境を知らぬままに叫んでいる。その隣でミカは唇を噛み、言葉を失ったまま呆然としている。

　背後では追撃の車が唸りを上げ、硝煙の匂いを残して弾丸がアスファルトを跳ねた。ハンドルを切ったジャックの車体がコンクリート壁面に火花が散らせた。都市の皮膚を削るようにして銃声が響く。ジャックのフォードは信号も人波も無視し、歩道へと飛び込み、群衆の悲鳴を振り払うように疾走した。

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僕の新しい小説。

　B♭　（ビーフラット）

舞台はニューヨークです。

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追記　この小説を多少説明しました。

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メモ

「Bombay型（ボンベイ型、hh型）」

•特徴：通常のABO血液型を持たない（A、B、Oに分類されない）特殊な型。

•発見地：1952年、インド・ムンバイ（旧ボンベイ）で初めて確認。

•発生頻度：インドでは1万人に1人程度だが、世界的には約250万人に1人とも。

•輸血制限：同じBombay型しか輸血できない。

2024年ハーバード大学首席の卒業式スピーチ『知らないことの力』

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Shots fired at Trump rally

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Title.

road surface.

B♭ (B Flat)

A Novel by Mitsushiro Nakagawa

日本語のあらすじ等は下の方にあります😃

“Synopsis”

A Palestinian group from Gaza hacks into North Korea’s cryptocurrency system, stealing hundreds of millions of dollars. Their true goal is not money—but to recreate the lost homeland of Gaza on American soil.

Amid the backdrop of hardline Republican immigration policies and a growing wave of xenophobia, a quiet plan begins to take shape: the gradual collapse of America from within.

During a speech at Madison Square Garden, Republican presidential candidate Justin Bradford is shot. Almost simultaneously in Los Angeles, former president Owen Reed is attacked at a rally for Democratic hopeful Ryan Bennett.

Two assassinations—mirroring one another—ignite a nation’s deepest divide. Yet, against all odds, Justin survives. His blood type is one in 2.5 million: the Bombay Blood Group.

The only person who can donate such blood is Anaya Patel, a community art facilitator working in Brooklyn. Her blood, stored in the Bellevue Hospital Blood Bank, is used for an emergency transfusion that saves the candidate’s life.

Jack Vance, an agent of the U.S. Secret Service, suspects a Gaza-based network behind the attacks. Together with Cameron Bartlett, the FBI Director of the Los Angeles Field Office, and Veronica Reeves, a senior investigator from New York, he begins to uncover a vast conspiracy.

Their investigation leads them to Rafi Gannam, a former architecture student at the Islamic University of Gaza, who has infiltrated redevelopment sites across Los Angeles and New York—embedding C4 explosives deep within beams and structural cores.

His targets: new residential districts where agents of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and ERO (Enforcement and Removal Operations) live—symbols of “the order America built.”

Veronica urges the President to pursue dialogue to prevent further destruction, but President Grant M. Ranford refuses to listen.

Meanwhile, the recovering Justin and his Democratic rival Ryan appear on national television, calling for unity beyond political divisions.

Their words of reason, however, are drowned out when Grant takes the stage in Iowa, defiantly declaring: “We will never bow to terror.”

Among the crowd, Rafi’s operatives have already taken their positions.

As chaos erupts and the stage collapses, Amir Nasser—once Rafi’s comrade, haunted by the memory of his sister’s death in Gaza—tries desperately to halt the chain of destruction.

But Rafi’s conviction remains unshaken.

Under the twilight beneath the Williamsburg Bridge, amid the city’s fading noise, the two men part ways.

It is the boundary between prayer and vengeance, between hope and nothingness.

“Characters”

Anaya Patel – 25, Community Art Facilitator

Arjun Singh – 26, Anaya’s boyfriend, Luminatech Innovations

Mika Sato – 25, Anaya’s friend, Community Art Facilitator

Justin Bradford – 27, Republican Presidential Candidate

Eleanor Blake – 26, Justin’s fiancée

President Grant M. Langford – 61, Incumbent Republican President

Vice President Charles “Chuck” Baines – 64, Incumbent Republican Vice President

Ryan Bennett – 30, Democratic Presidential Candidate

Sophia Bennett – 30, Ryan’s wife

Owen Reed – 65, Former Democratic President

Jack Vance – 45, Secret Service, Former FBI Los Angeles Field Office

Ben Holloway – 30, Jack’s colleague

Darryl Ross – 29, Jack’s colleague

Elijah Kane – 28, Jack’s colleague

Marcus Dane – 45, FBI Los Angeles Field Office

Cameron Bartlett – 55, FBI Los Angeles Field Office, Field Office Director

Tom Caldwell – 38, FBI Technical Unit, Marcus’s subordinate

Veronica Reeves – 41, FBI Special Agent

Alexander Harris – 52, FBI New York Field Office, Field Office Director

Elliot Chen – 36, Technology Unit Chief

Alicia Monroe – 58, FBI Director

Zakaria Haddad – 51, Gaza Strip, Palestine; Former Islamic University Engineering Professor, New York Team

Amir Nasser – 23, Gaza Strip, Palestine; Former Islamic University Electronics Engineering, New York Team

Rafi Gannam – 32, Gaza Strip, Palestine; Islamic University, Architecture, New York Team

Rohan Shah – 29, Gaza Strip, Palestine; Islamic University, Architecture, New York Team

Majid Hamza – 47, Gaza Strip, Palestine; University of Palestine, Information Technology, Los Angeles Team

Samira Hammad – 28, Gaza Strip, Palestine; University of Palestine, Engineering, Los Angeles Team

Saeed Kabari – 35, Gaza Strip, Palestine; University of Palestine, Business Administration, Los Angeles Team

Reem Nasser – 30, Gaza Strip, Palestine; University of Palestine, Media Studies, Los Angeles Team

Noah Levi – 55, Israel, residing in Tel Aviv, Jewish

B♭ will be released worldwide on February 29, 2026.

Recently, director Ridley Scott remarked that streaming films and series have become dull.

I agree.

If you have two hours to spare for such stories, I ask for only two minutes of your time.

Two minutes with my novel will outlast those two hours.

I am confident of that.

Stay tuned.

Mitsushiro

October 9th, 2025

P.S.

Micchan — the man who challenges Netflix. 😃

(Nikon Coolpix 8700 shot)

Manhattan, New York, U.S.A. 2017 … 15 / 16

(Today’s photo. It has not been published before, but I’ve recently re-edited it from the original.)

Images.

ONE OK ROCK - We are [ LIVE ]

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English lyrics and Japanese translation

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My new novel

B♭ (B Flat)

Volume 19😄

The following is still in its draft stage and will be revised further.

Key parts are not disclosed.

The order of the content shown here is mixed.

(Of course, this is not the final version.)

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My new novel

B♭ (B Flat)

English translation by GPT-5, in collaboration with Mitsushiro Nakagawa

Twilight sank over the harbor town, dimming the air as the rusted girders along the pier turned a burnished red.

The park in Red Hook was nearly empty; the chains of the swings stirred in the wind, clinking faintly.

Children’s laughter drifted from afar, only deepening the stillness that hung over the place.

Amir stood outside the wire fence, gazing at the scene, and something half-forgotten stirred within him.

There had been evenings, too, in the rubble of Gaza.

Out from the ruins of broken houses, his mother would appear—

breathless, dust clinging to her clothes, coming to find him, to hold him close.

He could still recall the scent of her hair, the warmth of her arms.

“Let’s go home,” she had said.

Even if “home” was nothing more than a collapsing shell of stone and dust, her voice alone had led him back.

A mattress laid atop debris.

A room with no walls, only wind.

Yet each time his mother’s hand brushed his forehead, that place became, undeniably, home.

Amir’s gaze returned to the New York children swaying on the swings.

The innocent rhythm between mothers and sons was repeating itself again, bathed in the soft light of dusk.

It was a world untouched by weapons or blood.

“Rafi,” he murmured, barely louder than the wind,

“maybe… we don’t have to go on.”

Rafi didn’t look away.

His eyes were clouded with the sediment of Gaza—blood and dust, the memory of ruin.

His father’s body fallen in shadow.

Walls blackened with fire.

Dreams torn apart.

What filled him was not tenderness, but a cold and merciless anger.

“Don’t forget, Amir,” he said, his voice hard as stone.

“In the same place where your mother held you, our fathers were slaughtered.

Those ruins are not just ruins.”

Amir fell silent.

The river’s surface rippled red in the twilight; across the East River, the towers of Manhattan shimmered faintly, blurred at the edges.

Peace and destruction, memory and hatred—

they mingled together in the same wind.

Behind the wire fence, children’s laughter still rang out.

But to the two men, it sounded only like an echo from another world.

The setting sun sank quietly, staining the bridge’s iron joints red as the heat beneath it trembled in the air.

Rainwater pooled in the cracks of the concrete, reflecting a thin sheet of gold.

A faint steam rose from the damp air, and the salt from the harbor clung to Amir’s nose.

The boarded door of an abandoned factory hung loose,

the wind pushing in old newspapers and leaves, swirling them into tiny spirals.

From afar came the cry of cicadas, and a city bus exhaled a sigh through its brakes.

Beneath the bridge stood Amir, Rafi, and several others scattered in silence.

Some wiped sweat from their brows, eyes lowered to the ground;

others rested hands upon the girders, gazing out toward the distant light.

At intervals, the shadow of a parent waiting for a child passed by,

a white-roofed van gliding through the heat.

Amir rubbed his back, the sweat clinging to his shirt, and sat down in the shadow of the bridge pier.

Rafi stood a short distance away.

Their shadows stretched long, wavering under the harsh westering sun.

No one among their comrades moved; their stillness was a kind of breathless waiting.

“Can’t we stop here?” Amir’s voice wavered into the humid air.

In his mind, he saw again his mother’s hand reaching through a crack in the stone wall—

that small, dirt-stained hand that once touched his cheek.

The desire to return to that warmth still flickered faintly in his chest, like an ember refusing to die.

Rafi clenched his jaw, and spoke through his teeth, his words as brief and cold as a stone cast into the sea.

“Don’t forget, Amir.

If you forget that night, we’ll betray the dead.”

His voice merged with the creak of metal underfoot, irreconcilable with the laughter of children or the cry of cicadas drifting in the distance.

Amir narrowed his eyes, watching the flow of light beyond the railing.

Across the river, windows shimmered in layers—

places where life went on, where dinners were being served,

where children’s laughter and footsteps would echo softly through the gardens.

A deep shadow cut across Rafi’s face.

His fists were clenched, the veins on his hands taut and bright.

“That wish of yours,” he said quietly,

“do you know it might become someone’s gravestone?”

Amir’s gaze fell to a small white rabbit doll at his feet.

It was caked with dust, one eye missing.

Perhaps it belonged to a child who once played beneath this bridge—

or perhaps it had simply wandered here by chance.

Either way, to Amir, that single missing eye seemed like a fleeting glimpse of a world quietly disappearing.

Silence spread between them.

The wind hummed low through the iron beams.

Around them, the world went on moving.

A van door shut.

A parent touched a child’s shoulder.

A bus turned the corner.

Their comrades drew shallow breaths, eyes fixed on the ground or the far horizon.

Without looking back, Amir began walking toward the city beyond the bridge’s shadow.

Behind him came a single breath from Rafi—

a sound that carried the stillness of a corpse.

The summer dusk slowly swallowed the bridge.

The men beneath it remained as faint silhouettes,

poised between the red of sunset and the cold gleam of steel.

Rafi quietly unzipped his bag and drew out a tablet.

His fingers trembled slightly,

but he took a slow breath to steady himself,

and aimed the camera at the mark of “B♭” at the bottom of mellow-echo.net.

A dark screen flickered to life, revealing a deep-layer QR code.

Without hesitation, his finger slid along the words:

“C4-ID: Vanta+Core / Ready.”

That movement sent a faint tremor through the tension of the men beneath the bridge,

blending with the dry scent of rust and the damp summer air.

From the far side of the East River, under another bridge,

sparks began to rise—one, then another—

tiny flashes glowing red in the dark.

The light quivered across the shadows,

and the sound of metal striking metal echoed low.

Rafi’s eyes followed the fading silhouette of Amir’s back.

The others stepped silently away,

drawing a little farther from the bridge.

Moist air clung to Rafi’s skin,

and the mingled red of dusk and chill of steel filled the space around him.

In the hush beneath the bridge,

each flash and creak formed a strange rhythm in his chest.

A cicada cried once in the distance.

The city’s murmur faded to a far-off haze.

Pressed beneath that wave of tension,

the men held their breath,

confirming each other’s presence only through glances and the rhythm of their breathing.

The summer dusk slowly—yet surely—

swallowed the bridge, the city,

and the shadows that remained.

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My new novel:

B♭ (B-flat)

There’s still more to come. 😃

(This is not the final draft.)

Set in New York City.

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Soundtrack.

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For japanese

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Note: I gave a brief explanation of this novel in the following video:

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iTunes Playlist Link::

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My new novel:

B♭ (B-flat)

Notes

1. "Bombay Blood Type (hh type)"

•Characteristics: A rare blood type that lacks the usual ABO antigens — cannot be classified as A, B, or O.

•Discovery: First identified in 1952 in Mumbai, India (formerly Bombay).

•Prevalence: Roughly 1 in 10,000 people in India; globally, about 1 in 2.5 million.

•Transfusion Compatibility: Only compatible with blood from other Bombay type donors.

2. 2024 Harvard University Valedictorian Speech – The Power of Not Knowing

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3. Shots Fired at Trump Rally

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Title.

路面。

僕の新しい小説

　B♭　（ビーフラット） ……. Mitsushiro Nakagawa

“あらすじ”

北朝鮮の仮想通貨システムをハッキングし、数億ドルを奪取したガザ出身のパレスチナ人グループが、アメリカ合衆国へ密かに潜入する。

彼らの目的は、失われた祖国ガザを、アメリカの地に「復元」することだった。

共和党による強硬な移民政策と、国内にくすぶる排外感情を利用し、アメリカ社会を内側から崩壊させる計画が静かに進行していく。

共和党大統領候補ジャスティン・ブラッドフォードがマディソン・スクエア・ガーデンで演説中に狙撃され、ほぼ同時刻、ロサンゼルスでは前大統領オーウェン・リードもまた、民主党候補ライアン・ベネットの集会で撃たれる。

国家を二分する双方向の暗殺。だが、ジャスティンは奇跡的に生還する。

彼の血液型は、世界でわずか250万人に一人といわれる「ボンベイブラッド」。

その希少な血を提供できたのは、ブルックリンで活動するコミュニティアート・ファシリテーター、アナヤ・パテルだった。

彼女の血液はベルビュー病院の血液バンクに保存されており、緊急輸血によって、候補者の命はかろうじて繋がれた。

シークレットサービスのジャック・バンスは、テロの背後にガザ出身の組織が関与していることを察知し、FBIロサンゼルス支局長官キャメロン・バートレット、ニューヨーク支局の特別捜査官ヴェロニカ・リーブスと共に捜査を進める。

やがて彼らは、イスラム大学で建築学を学んだラフィ・ガンナムが、ロサンゼルスやニューヨークの再開発現場に潜入し、梁や構造体の中枢にC4爆薬を仕込んでいた事実に辿り着く。

標的は、ICE（移民・関税執行局）やERO（執行・送還作戦部門）の職員が暮らす新興住宅街——すなわち、「アメリカが築いた秩序」そのものだった。

ヴェロニカは、これ以上の破壊を防ぐため、大統領への対話を進言するが、現職のグラント・ランフォード大統領は耳を貸さない。

一方、命を取り留めたジャスティンと民主党候補ライアンは、テレビを通じて国民に訴えかけ、分断を乗り越えようとする。

だが、その理性の声を嘲笑うかのように、グラントはアイオワ州での演説を強行し、「テロには屈しない」と宣言する。

その会場には、すでにラフィの仲間が率いる工作チームが潜入していた。

崩壊する会場の惨状を前に、仲間の一人アミール・ナッセルは、かつてガザで妹を失った記憶に引き裂かれ、破壊の連鎖を止めようとする。

だが、ラフィの信念は揺るがない。

ウィリアムズバーグ橋の下、夕暮れの喧騒のなか、二人は決別する。

それは、祈りと報復、希望と虚無の境界線だった——。

“登場人物”

アナヤ・パテル　２５歳　コミュニティアート・ファシリテーター

アルジュン・シン　２６歳　アナヤの恋人・ルミナテック・イノベーションズ社

佐藤　ミカ　２５歳　アナの友人・コミュニティアート・ファシリテーター

ジャスティン・ブラッドフォード　２７歳　共和党大統領候補

エリノア・ブレイク　２６歳　ジャスティンの婚約者

グラント・M・ランフォード大統領　６１歳　共和党大統領現職

チャールズ・ベインズ副大統領　６４歳　共和党副大統領現職

ライアン・ベネット　３０歳　民主党大統領候補

ソフィア・ベネット　３０歳　ライアンの妻

オーウェン・リード　６５歳　民主党前大統領

ジャック・バンス　４５歳　シークレットサービス　元FBIロサンゼルス支局

ベン・ホロウェイ　３０歳　ジャックの同僚

ダリル・ロス　２９歳　ジャックの同僚

イライジャ・ケイン　２８歳　ジャックの同僚

マーカス・デイン　４５歳　FBI ロサンゼルス支局

キャメロン・バートレット　５５歳　FBI　ロサンゼルス支局　支局長

トム・コールドウェル　３８歳　FBI技術班　マーカスの部下

ヴェロニカ・リーヴス　４１歳　FBI特別捜査官

アレクサンダー・ハリス　５２歳　FBI　ニューヨーク支局　支局長

エリオット・チェン　３６歳　テクノロジー班主任

アリシア・モンロー　５８歳　FBI長官

ザカリア・ハッダード　５１歳　パレスチナ・ガザ地区　元イスラム大学　工学部教授　ニューヨークチーム

アミール・ナッセル　２３歳　パレスチナ・ガザ地区　元イスラム大学　電子工学部　ニューヨークチーム

ラフィ・ガンナム　３２歳　パレスチナ・ガザ地区　イスラム大学　建築学部　ニューヨークチーム

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僕のこの小説は、来年、２０２６年２月末日に公開します。

先日、リドリースコット監督がサブスクの映画やドラマ群がつまらないと話していたようだけど、同感です。

僕も非常に退屈です。

それらに2時間を要するなら、僕の小説を２分間だけ読んで欲しい。

その2分間は、２時間を越えるでしょう。

僕は自信があります。

ぜひ、期待してお待ちください。

Mitsushiro Nakagawa

09th. Oct . 2025.

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僕の新しい小説。

　B♭　（ビーフラット）

第19弾。 😄

以下は、まだ初稿の段階です。まだ推敲します。

重要な部分は公開していません。

公開している内容の順番はバラバラです。

(もちろん最終稿ではありません。)

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僕の新しい小説。

　B♭　（ビーフラット）

English translation by GPT-5, in collaboration with Mitsushiro Nakagawa

　夕暮れは港町の空気を沈ませながら、埠頭に錆びついた鉄骨を赤銅色に染めていた。

　レッドフックの公園は人影もまばらで、遊具の鎖が風に揺れ、かすかな音を立てていた。子どもたちの笑い声が遠くにひびき、かえって静けさを際立たせているようだった。

　アミールは金網の外からその光景を見つめ、胸の奥に忘れかけていた感覚を呼び戻していた。

かつてガザの瓦礫の町にも夕暮れはあった。

　破壊された家々のあいだから、母の姿が現れた。息を切らし、砂埃をまといながらも、彼を探して抱きしめに来る母の匂いを、アミールは今も覚えていた。

　「家に帰ろう」と母は言った。

　家とは呼べないほど崩れかけた場所であっても、その声だけが彼を導いた。瓦礫の上に置かれた布団、壁もない部屋に流れ込む風、それでも母の手が彼の額を撫でるたび、そこは確かに家だった。

　アミールの視線は、ブランコに揺れるニューヨークの子どもたちへと戻った。母と子の無邪気な時間が、夕暮れの柔らかな光のなかで繰り返されている。

　その光景は、武器や血とは無縁の世界だった。

「ラフィ……俺たちは、もうやめてもいいんじゃないか」

　低く呟いた声は、風に溶けるほど弱かった。

　ラフィは目を逸らさなかった。その瞳には、ガザの砂塵に埋もれた血の記憶がよどんでいた。

　倒れ伏した父の影、焼け焦げた壁、裂けた夢。彼の胸に満ちているのは、優しさではなく、冷たい怒りだった。

「忘れるな、アミール」

　声は硬い石のように響いた。

「母の腕に抱かれた記憶と同じ場所で、父たちは殺されたんだ。あの瓦礫はただの瓦礫じゃない」

　アミールは唇を閉ざした。

　夕暮れの川面が赤く揺らぎ、イーストリバー越しのマンハッタンの高層ビルの影がかすかに滲んでいた。

　平和と破壊、記憶と憎しみが、同じ風の中で混じり合っていた。

　金網の内では、子どもの笑い声がまだ響いていた。

　しかし、ふたりの耳にはそれが遠い世界の残響にしか思えなかった。

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　夕陽は鉄の骨の継ぎ目を赤く染めながら、橋の下の熱気に揺れつつ静かに沈み込んだ。

　コンクリートの裂け目に溜まった水が、夕陽を映して薄い金色に光っている。湿った空気にわずかな湯気が立ち、港から流れる潮の匂いがアミールの鼻腔に絡んだ。

　廃工場の戸板は半ば外れ、風が古い新聞紙や枯れ葉を押し込み、小さな渦をつくっていた。蝉の声が遠くから響き、路線バスのブレーキ音が一度、吐息のように洩れた。

　橋の下には、アミールとラフィのほかに、数名の仲間たちが散らばって立っている。肩をすくめ、汗を拭いながら地面に視線を落とす者もいれば、鉄梁に手をかけ、遠くの光景をじっと見つめる者もいた。

　時折、子どもを待つ親の影と、白い屋根の送迎車が通り過ぎる。

　アミールは汗で張り付いたシャツの背中をさすり、橋げたの影に腰を下ろした。

　ラフィは少し離れて立った。影は長く伸び、照りつける西日に揺れていた。仲間たちは微動だにせず、息を殺すようにその場にいる。

「ここでやめられないのか」

　アミールの声は、蒸し暑い夕暮れの空気に溶けかけた。脳裏には、母が崩れた石壁の隙間から差し出した小さな手が浮かんでいた。母の手はいつも、汚れた掌で彼の頬を撫でてくれた。そこに帰りたいという欲が、胸の奥でまだ微かに温かく息をしている。

　ラフィは奥歯を噛みしめ、舌先だけで言った。簡潔で、海に投げる石のように冷たい。

「忘れるな、アミール。あの夜のことを忘れたら、俺たちは死んだ者たちを裏切る」

　その声は、波打つ鉄板の軋みと混じり、遠くの子どもたちの笑い声や蝉の声とは相容れなかった。

　アミールは目を細め、橋の欄干越しに流れてゆく光を見た。向こう岸に、きらめく窓が幾重にも並んでいる。そこには暮らしがあり、夕飯の匂いが立ち、子どもたちの笑い声や庭先で遊ぶ足音が、柔らかく響いているはずだ。

　ラフィの頬に深い影が刺さり、拳を握りしめている。手の甲の血管が鋭く浮いた。

「お前のその願いが、誰かの墓標になることを、お前は知っているのか」

　アミールの視線は、足元に落ちた小さな白いうさぎのぬいぐるみに止まった。埃にまみれ、ひとつの目が欠けていた。

　そのぬいぐるみは、橋の下で遊んだ遠い誰かのものかもしれない。あるいは単に迷い込んだだけかもしれない。どちらにせよ、アミールにはその欠けた目が、消えていく日常の一瞥に思えた。

　沈黙がふたりを隔てた。風が、橋げたの鉄梁を低く鳴らした。

　周囲の世界は動き続ける。送迎車の戸が閉まり、親が子の肩を叩く。バスが一台、角を曲がる。仲間たちは微かに息を整え、視線を地面や遠方に巡らせたままだ。

　アミールは振り返らず、橋の影から街のほうへ歩き出した。

　後ろでラフィの吐息が一つだけ聞こえた。それは骸のような静けさを残し、夏の夕闇が緩やかに橋を飲み込んでゆく。橋下の仲間たちは、かすかな影のまま残り、夕陽の赤と鉄の冷たさの間に佇んでいた。

　ラフィは静かにバッグを開き、タブレットを取り出した。指先に、微かに震えはあったが、心を鎮めるように深く息を吸い、mellow-echo.netの最下部にあるB“♭（フラット）”に、ミュートリーダーのカメラをかざした。暗い画面にディープレイヤーQRコードが浮かび上がると、指先はためらうことなく、“C4-ID:Vanta+Core/Ready.”の文字に沿って滑った。その手の動きは、橋下に残った仲間たちの緊張を微かに揺らし、乾いた鉄の匂いと湿った夏の風に溶けた。

　イーストリバーを挟んだ対岸の橋下から、火花が一点、また一点と立ち上り、暗がりに赤く瞬いた。小さな光は、橋下の影を揺らし、鉄梁にぶつかる音が低く響く。ラフィの視線はアミールの背に残る影を追い、仲間たちは無言で後退りし、橋下から少しずつ距離を取った。

　湿気を帯びた空気がラフィの肌をまとい、夕陽の赤と鉄の冷たさが入り混じる。橋下の静寂の中、火花の閃光と小さな軋みが、ラフィの胸の奥に奇妙な律動を生んだ。遠くで蝉が一声鳴き、街のざわめきは遙か彼方に霞んでゆく。

　その緊張の波に押されるように、橋下の仲間たちは息をひそめ、視線と呼吸だけで互いの存在を確かめあった。

　夏の夕闇は、まるで橋を、街を、そして残された影を静かに、しかし確かに飲み込んでいった。

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僕の新しい小説。

　B♭　（ビーフラット）

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Poster Display UPDATE 2.0 by aggie.mactavish

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★★★NOW UPDATED FOR LEGACY★★★

★★★NOW UPDATED FOR CATWA★★★

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See in action here:

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Amazing Body Shine Materials

Included in each Pack:

Appliers for Omega Evolved

Appliers for Catwa

Appliers for Legacy ★NEW★NEW★NEW★NEW★

Appliers for Maitreya Lara (Limited Functionality!)

Key Features:

Free Tester Version.

You get a free design to test the appliers and make sure they work on your desired meshes!

All appliers in one pack.

You don't need to but several packs to use all the heads and bodies you want!

Free lifetime updates.

We will always add new features and mesh compatibility as and when we have the means and know-how to do so! And our updates will always be free! You just need to grab a redelivery!

Unisex.

We include all male and female options in one pack!

Some action shots right here:

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Catwa Uma, Catwa Gaz, Belleza Freya and Signature Gianni in the videos!

SIZL-CHARLI SET FATPACK by Kaycee LaMoon

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♡SIZL-CHARLI SET FATPACK♡

"A New Era of Mesh Clothing for Second Life"

**SIZL CHARLI SET**. This collection represents a fusion of style, comfort, and versatility, meticulously designed for the modern avatar. Embrace the casual elegance of our newest mesh clothing line, where every piece tells a story of craftsmanship and innovation.

### Unmatched Compatibility

The SIZL CHARLI SET is designed to cater to a wide range of body types, ensuring that every avatar can find their perfect fit. Our comprehensive size range includes:

- GenX Classic

- GenX Curvy

- Reborn/Waifu

- Reborn/JuicyBoobs/JuicyRolls

- Anatomy

- Peach

- Legacy/Perky

- LaraX/PetiteX

### Casual Workout Style with a Twist

Our designers have reimagined casual workout wear with an innovative twist, blending functionality with a touch of allure. The **SIZL CHARLI SET** features:

- **Cropped T-Shirt**: A modern cropped silhouette with a unique twist. The design includes two playful holes beneath the bust line, offering a peek-a-boo glimpse of skin that adds a flirty charm to your workout ensemble.

- **Flared High-Waisted Pants**: Elevate your casual look with our high-waisted, flared pants. Crafted from soft cotton textures, these pants offer both comfort and style, making them perfect for any activity or leisure.

### Texture and Color

The **SIZL CHARLI SET** comes in a palette of essential colors that can seamlessly integrate into any wardrobe:

- Coal

- White

- Red

- Black

- Grey

Each piece is crafted from soft cotton textures, ensuring a comfortable fit and a luxurious feel against the skin.

### Versatile Purchasing Options

- **Fatpack**: For the ultimate fashion enthusiast, our Fatpack includes all sizes for all bodies, allowing for complete customization and mix-and-match fun with a convenient texture HUD.

- **Bodypacks**: Tailored to your specific body type, Bodypacks come with copy/mod permissions, offering flexibility and personalization.

- **Single Packs**: Available in our five signature colors, Single Packs are sold as is, perfect for those looking to add a specific hue to their collection.

### Convenience and Customization

To enhance your Second Life experience, all packs include an alpha for the bottoms, ensuring a perfect fit and seamless integration with your avatar. The mix/match capability, facilitated by our texture HUD, allows for endless styling possibilities, making the **SIZL CHARLI SET** a versatile addition to any avatar's wardrobe.

### Embrace Your Style

The **SIZL CHARLI SET** is more than just clothing; it's a statement of style, comfort, and individuality. Whether you're exploring the vast landscapes of Second Life, engaging in activities, or simply enjoying the company of friends, this set promises to keep you at the forefront of virtual fashion.

Join us in celebrating the launch of the **SIZL CHARLI SET** and redefine your Second Life style with our latest mesh clothing collection.

♡PURCHASE IN-WORLD♡

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♡PURCHASE ON MARKETPLACE♡

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♡Helpful Links for SIZL!♡

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❥❥SIZL FLICKR: www.flickr.com/people/sizlsl/

❥❥MP: marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/178722

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RF testing of antenna coatings by European Space Agency

Candidate coatings for a new space antenna undergoing testing at ESA’s technical heart in the Netherlands.

“Protective coatings safeguard antennas against temperature extremes or other environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation,” explains antenna engineer Elena Saenz, performing the testing at ESA’s technical centre in Noordwijk.

“Working with industry, we were asked to evaluate several candidate coatings for the coming MetOp microwave imager – which sounds the atmosphere at various frequencies to gather data on rainfall, water vapour, temperature and clouds.

“The testing needs to measure the radio frequency behaviour of sample coatings across a very wide range of frequencies, from 18.7 GHz up to a maximum 191.3 GHz – checking, for instance, that they do not cause unacceptable signal losses.”

Feed horns send out radio signals to be reflected across the table to the coating and back again, to assess performance.

Two of the candidates proved most promising to coat the carbon-fibre reinforced polymer honeycomb microwave imager antenna. ESA’s antenna test facilities carry out around several of these kind of campaigns annually.

Higher frequencies were tested on the cleanroom tabletop system seen here, while testing for lower frequencies below 50 GHz was undertaken in ESA’s Compact Antenna Test Range, normally used for antenna testing but adaptable for materials testing as well.

Credit: ESA-G. Porter CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO

Lego Class 73 (73 142 "Broadlands") WIP by Michael Gale

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Its been a while since I've posted anything; however, that is not an indication of non-activity! On contrary, I have been very busy both with preparing my Fareham train layout for Brickworld Chicago (in June) and finishing off some MOCs in time for my next show: Ottawa TrainExpo 2015 (Apr 24-26).

This photo shows a WIP of one of two British Rail Class 73 "electro-diesels" I am building. The electro-diesels nominally work off of 3rd rail DC for traction power; however, these locos had a diesel engine for operation off of 3rd rail territory or within unelectrified yards. This ability, along with its compatibility to operate with virtually any Southern region EMU, made this an extremely versatile locomotive. Many Class 73s are still in service today since introduction in 1962. This version illustrated here is in the so-called "large logo" British Rail blue livery--I am modelling it based on number 73 142 "Broadlands". I have an OO-gauge scale model of 73 142 made by Lima--so I guess its a bit of a nostalgic nod to one of my early model trains. I am also building a handsome Pullman livery version of this locomotive as it appeared when operated with the Orient Express trains (73 101 "Royal Alex").

I've struggled with this locomotive for quite some time, in particular the front end cab roof. Luckily Lego has introduced one of my favourite elements: the 1x2 bow slope. This element has allowed me to sculpt the roof more to my liking. The rest of the locomotive (as well as her sister 73 101 "Royal Alex" in Pullman livery) have undergone a few iterations of rebuilding. The key changes are as follows:

1) Revised cab roof

2) Revised roof panels - modular and stronger

3) Underframe details

4) New bogies

5) Steel handrails - made from recovered TLG train wheel axles and retained with TLG elastic bands.

The stickers are placeholders for now until I am happy with the final build. I'm going to have to revise the battery box covers by lowering them to make room for the "large logo" BR numerals for example.

Finally, for the sake of completeness, I confess to the following "sins":

1) Cut whip antenna elements for the front handrails and for some underframe details

2) Cut minifig horsewhips for the multiple unit jumper cables on the front

Sorry, I can't help it! Detail trumps purity sometimes--but I try not to overdo it! ;)

NB Evelyn Skin @ Tres Chic November Round by Navzar Beauty

Exclusive @ Tres Chic – Opens every 19th at 12 PM SLT

SLURL: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tres%20Chic/53/130/74

Evelyn is a soft, luminous skin designed to highlight the natural beauty of your EvoX features. With its fresh, refined detailing and smooth realistic finish, Evelyn adapts effortlessly to any style—from soft angelic looks to sophisticated glam.

✔ Available in a wide range of tones:

• Velour: Icy, Porcelaine, Snow, Valley, Chantilly, Dune, Rosekiss, Sienna

• The Skinnery: Almond, Peach, Biscuit, Sorbet, Honey, Rose, Sena

• Ethereal Essence: L003–L010

• Precious S: Crystal 01–07, Diamond 01–07

✔ Included:

• 3 Eyebrow Options: Light, Dark & No Brows

• Body Shape for Legacy Body

• Head Shape for Lelutka EvoX Avalon

• Eyebrow Shape

• Full compatibility with Lelutka EvoX

Every detail of Evelyn is crafted to deliver elegance, realism, and expressive beauty—giving your avatar a naturally stunning appearance.

Fallow Deer Fawn / Dama dama - Taken at Bradgate Park / Leicestershire - UK by R ERTUG

Today’s session focused on a compatibility test between the Nikon AF-S TC-14E III Teleconverter and the NIKKOR 500mm PF, paired with the Nikon Z8.

The test was carried out in both shaded and open light conditions, with particular attention to feather detail, contrast, and AF stability.

Conditions were challenging — temperatures slightly below average, but a sharp, face-cutting wind made it feel well below freezing.

All images were captured in natural light, under real field conditions.

If you are interested in purchasing or licensing them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.

Lens & support:

Nikon AF-S TC-14E III — hand-held or monopod, SPORT VR enabled.

Aperture set to f/8, full focal length.

All images were converted from RAW to JPEG.

During long walks, I use either a Nikon cross-body strap or a monopod.

Monopod setup:

Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod

Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head (Standard Lever)

Really Right Stuff LCF-11 Replacement Foot for Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF

Your comments and constructive criticism are always appreciated.

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to explore! 😊

West 20th Street～West 40th Street by Mitsushiro Nakagawa

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West 20th Street～West 40th Street