in-character interviews from the fragaria memories site to promote the zozotown x fragaria memories collab
By a strange coincidence, some Fragaria have ended up as cover models for a fashion magazine. Though they usually serve as knights, protecting their Lords, kingdoms, and people, this was their first time as fashion magazine cover models. After the photoshoot, we had a chance to interview them and ask about their thoughts.First up were the members of Red Bouquet.How was the photoshoot?
Merold: It was definitely a new experience.
Romarriche: Yes, it is a very rare opportunity that we Knights of Fragaria are invited to model for a fashion magazine.
Sanah: Especially for a cover! I was all like “Huh!?” at first, but like, in a happy way!
Merold: Hallritt wanted to come watch the photoshoot, but he had other duties he had to attend to.
Romarriche: What a shame. The photoshoot was a fun challenge, though difficult at times. It was quite tough to best convey how wonderful the clothing was.
Sanah: We practiced like crazy trying to figure out what kind of poses worked best.
Merold: I’m looking forward to seeing which one will be on the cover. We worked pretty hard on this, so hopefully all the readers will like it too.These outfits were designed with you three in mind, right?
Sanah: And I was really touched, too! When I saw the outfit, it was so bright and happy, and I thought it could definitely cheer someone up, and then I was told it was made with me in mind!
Merold: You looked really happy, Sanah. The outfit really suits you, too. It’s like it was made for you.
Sanah: Really~!?
Romarriche: I think so, too. It has a relaxed feeling to it, which is very like you, Sanah.
Sanah: This sweatshirt is super comfortable. I really like loose-fitting clothing, so I guess they incorporated that into the design. And I think your guys’ outfits really suit you, too!
Romarriche: Thank you.
Merold: Thanks~♪
Romarriche: I do not think it is obvious from just the look of it, but this outfit is actually a one-piece. The top and bottom are connected.
Sanah: Huh, really!?
Merold: I like that~ It’s like the clothes let you decide on an outfit without having to worry about it. A design like that really puts the wearer in mind.
Romarriche: Indeed. I feel as though this could be an outfit you would reach for on special occasions when you are strangely unsure of what to wear.
Sanah: The colours are muted but still gorgeous. It’s so you, Romarriche! It really suits you~☆
Romarriche: Hehe, I am glad to hear that.
Merold: Hey~ What about me?
Sanah: Your outfit really suits you, too! I thought it was something you already owned at first. I guess the designer really knows you well, huh?
Merold: I thought so, too. Wanna see my favourite part? It’s right here on the back.
Romarriche: It’s a sailor collar. It’s cute yet bold, and I think it’s a design that truly understands you, Merold.
Merold: Exactly~ The ribbons on it make it sweet, but it’s not only sweet, y’know?
Sanah: It’s amazing how it looks really cool when you wear it.
Merold: Right~?Any final words?
Romarriche: It is an honor to have had the opportunity to wear a piece made with such care. It has made me want to make something myself.
Merold: Can I wear this heading home~? Not today? Then can you at least deliver it to the castle later?
Sanah: When you have a favourite outfit, it makes you excited to think about where you’ll wear it! I’m gonna wear this to… But I wanna show it to Rimicha first!
Next up were the members of Blue Bouquet.Klarkstella: Kurode, your brother is waving at you.
Kurode: It’s fine, just don’t look at him that much.
Willmesh: Kurode, your brother is waving at you really hard…
Kurode: I’m not gonna look at him!How was the photoshoot?
Klarkstella: It… went well, right?
Kurode: I guess so. I mean, the clothes themselves are already cool, so it was fine to just do whatever.
Willmesh: They told us to move however we’d like… so that’s what we did.
Klarkstella: I thought Kurode was about to start doing his training.
Kurode: Don’t judge me! This leather jacket is just so easy to move in that I wanted to show that by moving around a lot.
Willmesh: I was also trying to pose in a way that would show off the… I’m not sure what it’s called… The fluffy part at the bottom of this sweater.
Klarkstella: I was also trying to show off the design on the sleeves… I guess we all put quite a bit of thought into our movements.
Kurode: Haha, I guess so.What are your thoughts on the outfits made with you in mind?
Kurode: I was honestly pretty surprised since this is exactly the kind of thing I would buy myself. If this was something I saw in a store, I’d probably buy it.
Willmesh: I think… this was something made with Lord Mell in mind a bit more than me…
Kurode: Huh? I think the outfit is very like you, Willmesh.
Willmesh: Huh? R-Really?
Klarkstella: Mhm. Your usual clothes have bits of fluff here and there, so I think they had you in mind.
Willmesh: I-I see… So that’s the kind of look I give off. …Hehe, it makes me want to ask Cielo about that, too.
Kurode: I think Cielomort would definitely agree that it suits you. It perfectly captures your gentle personality.
Willmesh: Thank you.
Klarkstella: I really like the sparkly fabric of the shirt, but is it alright if I make one request?
Kurode: What’s that?
Klarkstella: Could you please design a matching one for Louter?
Kurode: Hey! Show a bit of restraint!If you could swap outfits with each other, whose outfit would you choose?
Kurode: Huh!? That’s tough…! It’s not really swapping, but I think Willmesh’s top would look good under this jacket.
Klarkstella: That jacket definitely does look like you could wear quite a few layers underneath.
Kurode: Exactly. What about you, Klark? Would you rather wear my outfit or Willmesh’s?
Klarkstella: Hmm… If it’s to challenge myself, then maybe yours, Kurode. Whether or not it’ll suit me is a different question…
Willmesh: I think you could pull it off, Klark.
Kurode: Me too. I want to see that.
Klarkstella: Huh, then let me borrow it sometime. What about you, Willmesh?
Willmesh: I’ve been thinking about your top for some time now. I think it would be nice to wear while I’m relaxing at home.
Klarkstella: Then it’s settled. When should we swap?
Kurode: Wait, aren’t these outfits just for the photoshoot…?Any final words?
Klarkstella: I thought this kind of project wasn't so bad. I hope everyone who reads the magazine enjoys it, too.
Willmesh: I realized that I really don’t know much about clothes, so I want to learn some more. I’ll look for a book once I get home.
Kurode: This leather jacket is really nice. Can I wear this heading ho— …Ugh, that’s exactly what my brother said…!
Finally, the members of Noir Bouquet.Hangyon: Ni hao~♡ What do you think of this wonderful outfit? Does it suit me~?
Pikero: Oh dear, what a racket.
Chaco: You say that, but you seem to be having fun too, Pikero.How was the photoshoot?
Pikero: I thought it would never end.
Chaco: Oh, I agree… I didn’t think they’d take so many photos.
Hangyon: I was told to move as I pleased, but when I did~, I got told off ♪ Isn’t that strange?
Chaco: That’s because you kept trying to get Lily involved.
Hangyon: But I made sure she wore a matching outfit~Please tell us about your thoughts on the outfits made with you in mind.
Chaco: It looks exactly like the kind of thing I already like. It’s comfortable and easy to move in, so it’s great. It’s also easy to match with other clothes.
Hangyon: I like how Pikero’s clothes have a variety of textures. Some parts are fluffy, and some are smooth.
Pikero: It’s called mixed material juxtaposition. Aside from the imaginativeness of the materials, I also admire the choice of colours. It is a nice frog green colour.
Chaco: Couldn’t you have put it any differently…?
Pikero: I see, so you mean lotus leaf green?
Hangyon: Even someone like Pikero, who has no interest in fashion, looks cool with just that one item. It really is a great piece of clothing~♡
Chaco: What’s up with the shoulders on your outfit, Hangyon? It looks interesting.
Hangyon: Isn’t it~? Don’t you think it shows off my sexy, mysterious, cool, and charming side~?
Pikero: I guess so.
Chaco: I guess so.
Hangyon: Stop saying that so monotonously!Where would you like to go, or what would you like to do while wearing these outfits?
Pikero: It doesn’t matter what kind of clothes I’m wearing; the only place where I’d like to spend my time is the kingdom’s laboratory.
Hangyon: That’s because Lord Keroppi is there.
Chaco: What about someplace other than the lab? You leave that place sometimes, right?
Pikero: Hmm… That’s true; it’s not like I never leave the lab.
Hangyon: I’m sure the people in your kingdom would love to see you dressed up like this. Why not take the opportunity to go window shopping in town~?
Pikero: Shopping…? …Actually, I have a better idea. I’d go to Tuxedosam Kingdom.
Chaco: Tuxedosam Kingdom? Why?
Pikero: I’ve been told that I should pay more attention to what I wear, so I’m sure seeing me in this outfit would quiet them down for a while.
Chaco: So you mean you’d show them how stylish you are to make them happy.
Hangyon: Isn’t that great~?♡ Well, for me~, I’d wear this outfit to a tea party ♪ I’d invite lots of guests and have them try tea from Hangyodon Kingdom. I hope you’ll come along with someone too, Chaco ♪
Chaco: I’d invite Aru to come with me. Maybe I’d wear this and… go out parkouring. Even if it’s a little cold out, I think I could spend the whole day outside.
Hangyon: Ah~ Now I’m even more excited ♪Any final words?
Chaco: If you see someone wearing this, go say hi. I want you to feel the texture of it yourself.
Hangyon: What day does the magazine go on sale again? I have to ask the bookstore to put some copies on hold for me~ One for my wonderful Lord~ One for myself~ Some to give to visitors at the castle~ And some to put away for safekeeping~ So I think 100 copies would be enough ♪
Pikero: Is it possible to order this outfit in a custom size for my Lord?
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during fragaria information bureau #20, two different live readings were voted upon: a halloween live reading and a sports day live reading. In the end, the halloween live reading won and was read on stream, but this unused script for the sports day live reading was included in a news post on the fragaria memories website!
Tuxam: Athlete entrance, opening ceremony...
Rimicha: Whatcha doing?
Tuxam: I’m devising a sports day program.
Rimicha: S-Sports day…! An event for people to steal the spotlight…!
Merold: I never liked it either~ It’s so exhausting.
Kurode: Huh, they’re getting a Fragaria to handle things?
Tuxam: Of course! It’s a kingdomwide gentlemanly citizen’s sports day! Here’s what I have planned:
Gentleman’s opening ceremony: Lord Sam
Gentleman’s warm-up exercises demonstration: Lord Sam
Gentleman’s lost and found desk: Lord Sam
Gentleman’s start-line drawing: Lord Sam…
Kurode: You’re getting your Lord to do everything?!
Tuxam: Ugh… This is so frustrating…! This is such a valuable chance to share Lord Sam’s gentility with the kingdom’s citizens, I can’t help but want him to do a variety of roles… But! Now Lord Sam is way too busy!
Kurode: Just give him less work.
Rimicha: Yeah, that sounds good.
Merold: It really is sports day season, huh? I guess the weather has gotten a lot nicer lately.
Tuxam: I’d like to gauge a point of reference, so what kind of events do you hold in your kingdoms?
Merold: Nothing special, really. Running races, ball toss, relay races, big ball rolling, and dancing. Was there anything else?
Kurode: Tug-of-war… and cheering competitions too, I think.
Merold: Ohh~ That’s right, we did have those.
Rimicha: The bread-eating contest was the only one I ever did well in…
Tuxam: What? A bread-eating contest? What kind of contest is that?
Rimicha: Huh? You don’t know? During the race, a piece of bread is either hung up for each contestant or left on a table. The person who can make it to the finish without dropping the bread from their mouth is the winner. Of course, you can’t use your hands.
Tuxam: Amazing! What a gentlemanly event! I must incorporate it into the schedule at once!
Rimicha: Huh!?
Merold: How about I provide some brioche from My Melody Kingdom? It might lead you to having too many people participating for you to handle, though~♪
Tuxam: I’ll be sure to request it. We can further discuss it later!
Merold: Alright~♪
Kurode: Besides school sports day, there were local ones too, right? Like ones between different areas.
Merold: Oh, right~ I always wanted to just stay home and sleep~ It’s best to leave that kind of stuff to the muscleheads.
Kurode: Sorry for being a musclehead, I guess…
Rimicha: But Merold, you look like you’d be a fast runner.
Merold: I wouldn’t say I’m slow; I just don’t run.
Rimicha: You don’t run?
Kurode: He really doesn’t run. Whenever it would get close to his turn, he’d just disappear, and I’d have to run in his place.
Merold: And thanks to that, our region never lost once~♪
Kurode: I don’t care if you run or not, but you could’ve at least given me a heads up first! Something like “I’m leaving this to you” or “Good luck”!
Merold: I thought I told you.
Kurode: Well, I never heard it!
Rimicha: Kurode seems like he was good at any event. How nice…
Merold: Knight school and a sports festival too, right? What did you do then?
Rimicha: I’d just slow my team down, so I just cheered on Sanah.
Kurode: Then why don’t you hold a sports day in your kingdom with stuff that you want to do?
Rimicha: Huh!? No, I could never. I don’t even want anything to do with sports days anymore. Competing with others to see who wins and ranks the highest… It hurts…
Kurode: I didn’t mean it like tha—
Tuxam: Noooooooooooo!
Rimicha: Ah!
Merold: That scared me~... Did you finish writing your program?
Tuxam: No! You’ve got it all wrong! Winning or losing at sports day is just a bonus. Sports day is a time for moving your body as best as you can under the blue sky, sweating together with friends, sharing smiles, and savouring the fresh air!
Rimicha: …Really?
Kurode: Uh, I… I was just about to say that… Yeah...
Merold: Well, I guess it depends on the person, right? Some people just want to win, and others are just there for a good time. There’s no right answer.
Tuxam: That’s right! Create a sports day with what you’d like to see! Your kingdom’s people would surely be happiest with that!
Rimicha: What I want?! I like events where everyone can work together… like ball toss…!
Kurode: That sounds great! A sports day centered around team events.
Rimicha: Oh, also, there’s something else I’ve always wanted to try~ A competition to see who can do things the fastest while also gaming!
Merold: …Huh?
Rimicha: Also~ A competition to see who can find their own controller from a bunch of other controllers. And a competition to see who can fall asleep the fastest while gaming! A B-button mashing contest, and an endurance competition for playing while lying on your back, and…
Tuxam: Wait, wait…
Kurode: Uh, don’t you think that’s a bit much…
Merold: Someone get Sanah~ This isn’t going to go anywhere without him.
Rimicha: I’m gonna do it! My own sports day!!
from the 4gamer song festival article
The Stage That Transcends Boundaries4Gamer:
From here on out will be the “Stage That Transcends Boundaries.” Like last year, this stage aims to connect with other worlds through a “broadcast.” At this song festival, special technology makes these things possible…!Everyone in the venue, we hope you’ll enjoy imagining the world unfolding beyond the screen.Now, let’s link to the Fragaria World. …Ready?
Let’s go! …Now!
4Gamer
…Okay, it seems like we’re connected. From the Fragaria World beyond the screen, we have Hallritt, Cielomort, and Badobarm. Nice to meet you all. Can you hear me?Hallritt:
On New Year's Day, I’ll celebrate with Lord Kitty… and the day after that, I’ll… Oh! S-Sorry! Um… I’m Hallritt of Hello Kitty Kingdom!4Gamer
Oh, were you thinking about something? It’s nice to meet you all!Cielomort:
Hello, I’m Cielomort of Cinnamoroll Kingdom. Is something wrong, Hallritt? You looked pretty deep in thought.Badobarm:
Just thinkin’ about the stuff that’s happened this year, I’m sure. I guess I forget the little details, too. By the way, I’m Badobarm of Bad Badtzmaru Kingdom!4Gamer
Thank you so much! It’s definitely important to reflect on the past year as we reach its end.Cielomort:
Ah… I get that. I can remember the snacks I ate with Cinnamon for about the last 30 days or so. Anything earlier than that, though…Badobarm:
Yeah, definitely. I’ve got my own limits, too. …Oh, right. I should write that down so I don’t forget. Alright, Lord Badtzmaru’s snack yesterday: crispy ramen. His snack the day before: crispy ramen. His snack three days ago: crispy ramen…4Gamer
(It’s pretty much the same thing…)Hallritt:
~~~I’ve got it!Badobarm:
Huh? You remembered?Hallritt:
No, I guess it’s impossible to remember everything, but right now, it feels like it’s been a fulfilling year, so I guess it’s alright, then. Even the things I can’t remember still exist within me, right?Cielomort:
Mhm, the things that happen and the things we feel never truly disappear. Those things won’t fade away no matter what.Badobarm:
That just means that you can’t go back. You gotta live every day like it’s your last. That way, tomorrow’s you won’t start askin’ “What are you doing?!”Hallritt:
Memories are precious and help shape us. They’re ours alone, and no one can take them away. That’s why I want everyone to get along, join hands, and keep making wonderful memories, because that gives us the strength to head towards the future.4Gamer
Thank you for your wonderful messages! While carrying memories in their hearts, each of them heads towards a new day — some truly impactful words from these three.Now, we deliver feelings sent from the Fragaria World through music. Please take a look at the stage that transcends boundaries, unfolding beyond the screen."Moment Horizon" by Fragaria Memories.