Round #001; Challenge #09; Submissions
Challenge09;
This theme is one of the final ones, with the number of participants remaining beginning to dwindle. I understand that instructions may appear a little "iffy" this time around, but if you've got any questions, feel free to ask! Good luck with the challenge~
Scenario;
You're noticing that everywhere you go, around every corner you turn, and in nearly every room in the building there's a pair of Johnny's Idols. They're not lying in wait to jump on you or pounce at your neck (not most of the time anyway), but they're just there. It's almost a Johnny's thing. There are neat categorizations of pairings or threesomes, sometimes clean and sometimes not so much. Sometimes their relationships are a widely accepted fact, but other times they are viewed as purely a facade kept up for the sake of image. It makes you wonder if Johnny has a board in his offices where he lines names up and draws a line to connect them together. A few typical examples would be, right off the top of your head, Akanashi Jin and Kamenashi Kazuya of KAT-TUN, Tackey & Tsubasa, Kinki Kids, and Ohno Satoshi and Ninomiya Kazunari of Arashi. It's funny how those fangirls come up with the strangest abbreviations for pairings, though. Ryopi?! And honestly, Pin...?
These pairings aren't just a marketing strategy. They give the Idols an image, something to talk about, a group identity, and someone to instinctively grasp the hand of. Thinking about it, maybe you should go grab yourself a partner too! (I wonder if Johnny will let you snag some random junior, too! Hmm!)
Briefing;
For this challenge, you may choose one of the following themes:
(A) Junior-senior : 好き
›› If you choose this theme, you will have to make a pair of icons which feature 2 JE boys who are from separate year-groups. What I mean by this, is that with reference to challenge #02, the two JE boys you choose, must be from two different time periods. You have to choose a member from "Shonentai, Hikaru Genji, SMAP, Tokio, V6, Kinki Kids or Arashi" and another member from "Tackey & Tsubasa, NEWS, Kanjani8, KAT-TUN or Hey!Say!JUMP".
›› Your 2 icons must only show one JE boy in each icon. Examples would include Domoto Koichi in one icon and Yasuda Shota in the other.
›› Your 2 icons must be matching in someway. By this, I mean it as a general thing with no specifics - I must be able to tell at a glance that your icons are meant as a couple. If you need any clarification on this point, or would like to check if your icons meet the requirement, please do ask.
(B) In-group: ラブ
›› If you choose this theme, you will have to make a pair of icons which feature 2 JE boys who are from the same group.
›› Your 2 icons must only show one JE boy in each icon. Examples would include Okada Junichi and Sakamoto Masayuki in the other.
›› Your 2 icons must be matching in someway. By this, I mean it as a general thing with no specifics - I must be able to tell at a glance that your icons are meant as a couple. If you need any clarification on this point, or would like to check if your icons meet the requirement, please do ask.
Remember, you do not have to make an icon featuring your chosen Idol-character representing you during this challenge. Your icon merely has to satisfy either of the themes set for the week, featuring any JE boy.
Deadline;
The deadline for this challenge is Monday, 15th of December, at 8:00 PM EST (-5:00 GMT).
Please use a timezone convertor to ensure that you've got the right date/time.
If you would like to use a bye [skip] for this challenge, please comment to this post saying so.
Submission;
Please submit with your friendly neighbourhood copy-paste box!
Icon URL 01: URLHERE
Icon URL 02: URLHERE
Idol name:
Theme used:
Character/group in icon:
Please feel more than free to interpret the theme how you would like! We encourage wide interpretation. Be sure, however, that your icon fits the theme. If you feel that your icon may need explanation, please explain; it will help us determine the suitability of your submission. If you have questions about the theme or the validity of your interpretation, please feel free to contact us. If your icon does not fit the theme, we will inform you. You will have until the submission deadline to correct it.
Please ensure that all fields are filled up with the appropriate information, or you may be asked to resubmit your icon.
Please note;
• You may only submit 2 icons for this challenge if you survived Challenge #08.
• You may only submit two icons for this challenge.
• Your icon must fit either of the themes provided: (a) Junior-Senior or (B) In-group
• Your icon must conform to LiveJournal standards; 100x100 and 40 kb or less.
• Do not promote your icon, and do not post, display, or otherwise use your icon anywhere on the Internet until after this Round is over and the results have been posted, or you will be disqualified from the round. This includes telling your friends about your icon. You may not reveal your character at any point until the Round is over.
• We strongly recommend that you read comments for additional clarification of the theme, guidelines and interpretation. Very often, we will answer questions posed by other contestants and our replies will be left unscreened should you have similar concerns or questions.