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turned 23 and got myself shimamitsu figures 😭😭😭😭 KAGEHINA YOURE NEXT!!!

just a girl in her 20’s that would do anything for shimamitsu & kagehina figures. THEY LOOK SO CUTE!!!

so happy to finally open my shima & mitsumi pop mart figures!!! the best birthday gift ever 🩷

this is the most beautiful thing i've ever seen

facing the light

tears in my eyes. they are so beautiful and special.

shima, who at a very young age realized that being kind is the only way to be loved; shima, who looked at kindness as a weapon; shima, who thought that being kind to people meant giving everything until you were empty; shima, who was so scared of not being kind, of not being loved. shima, who met mitsumi whose kindness came as easily as breathing. mitsumi, who showed shima that kindness is gentle and warm and full of love; mitsumi, who looked him in the eye and made him realize that love doesn't come with an ultimatum and it's okay to be nothing and sit around for a while. shima and mitsumi, whose love and kindness save each other in more ways than either one of them can explain.

THIS IS SO CUTEEE AHHHHH

mitsumi found a friend!

skip and loafer has become a lifelong favorite for me. it's so authentic and beautiful. i fell in love with the story and characters so quickly. mitsumi is so kind and resilient. she tries so hard even if things don’t work out and isn’t afraid to put herself out there. she’s incredible. i want to be like her one day. and shima's story is so well written. his journey of finding himself and navigating his feelings is so beautifully told. growing up and finding yourself is awkward and can be scary but these characters push through despite the challenges and it's so moving. the friendships, the writing, the art, all of it is so wonderful. i love skip and loafer so much.

I LOVE THEM SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH

them!!! they!!!!!

MY GIRLS FOREVERRR

my sweet girls 😭<3

this is stunning

accidentally finished this today on new sukirofa chapter day

all the new skip and loafer merch is so beautiful especially this one!!! mitsumi looks so beautiful in pink and i love shima in his yukata!! they are so beautiful!

they are so cute 😭😭🩷🩷🩷

the latest merch we have from skip to loafer

from gong:

shimamitsu at the theme park. shimamitsu at the festival.

new figure. more merch with the flower design.

from dokoprize:

shimamitsu taisho era.

this post explains exactly how i feel about skip and loafer. it changed my life 🫂

the amount of impact reading skip and loafer has had and how it has trickled throughout my life and the way i perceive myself/others. i started reading when i was freshly 17 and 2 years later i can genuinely see and map out the way it's influenced my perspective on life and how that's changed over time. i know it's really cheesy but i was so afraid of everything and a complete mess mentally back then. it was one of the first things that reminded me human connection/connection to myself is actually a wonderful thing worth trying to get better for. the amount of love and honesty infused into the way these characters are written is just so beautiful and i regularly go back to read that translation of the takamatsu interview because i love the way she describes her thought processes. i'm just incredibly grateful to have come across it when i did :-D.....thank u skipulofa for changing my life....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIMA!!

shima sousuke is one of my favorite characters of all time. his story of finding himself, navigating his feelings, and all around journey to happiness is so beautiful. he’s such an incredible character!! even though he’s clumsy at times, he tries his hardest. i’m so happy i read skip and loafer. SHIMA YOU ARE SO LOVED!!!! YOU DESERVE HAPPINESS! HAPPY SHIMA DAY!!!

to discover new stories and fall in love with them is a gift. to consume media in such a deep way is my favorite. new perspectives, new feelings, just a unique way to explore the world. i love characters. i love stories. i love friendships, romance, found family. i love it all.

just a girl in her 20’s that would do anything for shimamitsu & kagehina figures. THEY LOOK SO CUTE!!!

skip and loafer episode 12

Skip and Loafer is one of my favorite mangas. It's a beautiful story about high schoolers growing up and their relationships with one another. I had been wanting to reread the manga for a while, but I realized I had never actually watched the anime! So, I finally decided to watch it, and I was blown away.

Episode 12 was a perfect season finale, and the entire season blew me away. From the beginning, we watched as Mitsumi adjusted to life in the city by making new friends and joining the student council.

One of her best friendships is with Shima Sousuke, a popular, handsome boy. What I love about episode 12 is that we see Shima's character arc hit its climax. Throughout the show, he is a laid-back guy. However, his internal conflict has to do with his constant need to perform for validation.

While Mitsumi is sure of her future, Shima doesn't have a clue what he wants to do because he has always done what others have asked of him. Of all the people in his life, Mitsumi is one of the few who knows about Shima's child-acting phase. She's pretty perceptive when it comes to Shima. Even when many others can't tell Shima is having a difficult time, she can see through his facade.

This scene may look silly initially, but it's Mitsumi's attempt at protecting Shima.

Ririka, Shima's childhood actress friend, went through a rough patch that she blames on Shima. Since Shima believes he is at fault, he is always at her beck and call despite feeling uncomfortable. At this point in the episode, Mitsumi realizes Ririka purposefully sent Shima's mom away. Despite Mitsumi having some moments where she can't read a room, in this instance, Mitsumi knows that ririka means trouble.

The only way Mitsumi can think of warding off Ririka is to strike a pose similar to that of an anteater. It's silly, but it's a testament to Mitsumi's character. She isn't afraid to look weird if it means she can help someone. Throughout the season, Mitsumi was always making little messes, such as throwing up during the assembly and getting called the "big boss" of the school. Despite these awkward moments, Mitsumi doesn't let this get her down; she gets back up and keeps moving forward.

Shima is aware of Mitsumi's resilience. Unlike himself, Mitsumi isn't afraid of messing up. Shima finds himself drawn to her. Out of all the people he's met, Mitsumi is the one that he finds himself reaching out to.

During the season finale, Shima has a monologue that is one of my favorite moments in the entire manga. It's a testament to his character and the foundation of his future development.

Shima's constant need to perform has forced him to believe his OWN ideas and feelings don't matter

Since childhood, he has thought acting would be a way to make his mother happy. Although he hasn't worked since childhood, he has held onto that mentality his whole life. If he gives people what they want, they'll be happy, even if it costs Shima happiness.

Shima is tough on himself despite his "laidback" appearance. He believes his words and actions have no meaning and that he has no purpose if he isn't "performing" for someone else. He even calls Mitsumi and Kanechika "dazzling" and says that they're so far away from him. He doesn't see himself as someone who can fearlessly do what they want.

Although Shima clearly admires Mitsumi, it isn't until his big performance that he realizes what many of his feelings boil down to.

"I know this feeling. It's envy."

During his performance, he engages in an inner dialogue that circles around the idea that Shima doesn't know himself. Did he want his mom there to watch him perform? Does he want to keep acting? Was he glad she didn't stay? Is his lack of confidence the reason he is uncomfortable around girls? "Does it mean I can act if it's for myself?"

At the end of the day, Shima does not know who he is or what he wants. Unlike Mitsumi and Kanechika, who go 100% into everything they do and are genuinely happy about their choices, Shima has no clue what he finds joy in.

"You'll never be one of them."

It's a simple quote, but this is what leads Shima to understand his jealousy. He has separated himself from those he finds resilient, and despite believing he has to put on an act to make others happy, Shima is envious of those who can live freely.

Yes, this way of living may have been "easy" for Shima and may have even made many people happy, but it doesn't work anymore. After meeting someone like Mitsumi, he sees someone who isn't afraid to "get her hands dirty." Even Kanechika, who has succeeded with his plays, wouldn't have been able to get to this point without doing a few awful projects.

To find success, you need to be willing to make a mess and fall a few times. Although finding success is significant and unique, the most important thing is finding what you love and doing all you can to achieve your dream. This is why Mitsumi and Kanechika are so resilient. They understand there will be troubles along the way, but no problem is too big if it means they can accomplish their goals.

Shima takes a step forward to a new way of living by being vulnerable with Ririka.

Shima feels guilty about what happened with Ririka from the beginning, but we see him gather the courage to finally form a boundary. He isn't completely cutting himself off because he genuinely cares about her, but he tells her he can't keep following her down this destructive path.

I can not stress enough how important this moment is. He had spent so long doing what people expected of him because he believed it was the right choice. He was a people pleaser to a fault, but now he wants more for himself.

"I enjoy this school."

This is one of the rare moments when Shima is honest about his feelings, especially when he loves something. He loves his school, he loves acting, and he loves his friends, and he isn’t going to keep being the same person who was once passive about everything.

This scene is just so impactful. Following his inner monologue, where he talks about doing what others want and being jealous, now he can unapologetically say what he feels. This entire sequence is just so perfect.

I may be incredibly biased since Shima is one of my favorite characters, but this episode was one of the best-written episodes I have seen. It was a perfect way to end the season, with Shima finally stepping forward to become his own person.

Of course, he'll have moments when he's clumsy, but the important thing is that Shima is ensuring that he has a chance to find himself.

Towards the end of the episode, we get a cute moment between Shima and Mitsumi, which leaves her thinking, "But today, he seems almost like...a kid?"

I just love these last few moments of the episode. The little interaction between Shima and Mitsumi was too cute and such a nice touch to the season finale.

What I love the most about this scene is that Mitsumi notices that Shima has a more childlike air. It's almost like all that weight that was piling up throughout the season is finally gone, leaving Shima with the chance to spend his high school days comfortably.

All in all, this episode was the perfect season finale! The writing, the voice acting, the animation—everything was just so well done. It truly brought the story to life.

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There aren't enough words to describe how much I loved this episode, but I hope this post at least gave insight into why I love this series so much. Shima's growth is one of the best parts of this series, and this episode begins a new chapter in his life.

I love Shima and Mitsumi so much. Skip and Loafer is one of the best pieces of media I have ever read, and it will always have a strong impact on my life.