This is a record of a fisher’s tool—the golden-shining fishing rod, the Blessed Tacklekeep’s Rod.

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Hehe, I finally got my hands on a glowing fishing rod!

Oh? Big brother, it’s unusual to see you with gatherer gear.

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When carried on the back, it looks like a rather modern, mechanical fishing rod…

But when you hold it— it shines brilliantly in gold!

And around the reel, sparkling particles of light gently drift through the air.

Wow! It’s so beautiful♪

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The way those particles shimmer is truly lovely, but it’s a bit hard to capture in still images alone—so I highly recommend checking out the video below!

This Blessed Tacklekeep’s Rod can be obtained by earning the Fisher achievement: “I Caught That V.”

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You get it after catching 460 kinds of fish and filling out your fishing log!

These days, 460 fish isn’t that hard to catch, so this is probably the easiest glowing fishing rod to obtain.

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Y-yeah, that’s right… I got it in no time, haha💦

(Fufu, since big brother hardly ever fishes, it was actually super tough for him, you know? lol)

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I’ve recorded the glowing effect in a video as well!

And with that, this has been a record of the golden-shining fisher’s rod, the Blessed Tacklekeep’s Rod!

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(Phew… I might have caught a lifetime’s worth of fish💦)

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This is a record of a project to look back on memories of 2025 with screenshots, focusing on Norico-chan.

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Eh? I feel like I just wrote this the other day, and it’s already the end of 2025!? 💦

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Fufu, it really feels like time flew by, so let’s take a look back at the screenshots.

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January

We welcomed the New Year with the traditional photo of the two of us. In the background is Eternal Queen, which Norico-chan worked hard on last year.

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I spent New Year’s in a shrine maiden’s outfit♪

The siblings got along well and even wore matching outfits.

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February

This year has been a relatively slow start, with me trying out different costumes and hanging out with friends. Here we are, Mahiru, Tom and I, after defeating Extreme Barbaricia.

Actually, when GQuuuuuuX started, Norico-chan got into Gundam cosplay for a while lol

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Fufu, Gundam colors are bright with white, blue, yellow, and red, so it’s kind of cute♪

Come to think of it, Norico-chan had short hair and a boyish look around that time.

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March

March was also a relatively slow month. I tried out some new jobs. I think it was around this time that the Instax emote was released.

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I started as a black mage so that I could become a woman who would look good in Y’shtola’s perfume♪

It was around this time that the glowing Hydaelyn weapons were implemented.

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April

In April, the Arcadion Cruiser class was released, so I tried to match the glamour atmosphere. It was around this time that the Cosmo Explorer was released.

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Come to think of it, I saw a big Namingway-chan…

It was around this time that Warden’s costume was implemented.

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Hehe, and recently Ten-chan gave me this cute outfit, it’s a treasure♪

May

May was the calm before the storm… I feel like I was spending it slowly. This is Ten-chan and me!

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I even did a glamour of Onihime♪

And on May 26th, the “Norirow Note Eorzean Diary” also celebrated its 5th anniversary.

When I started this blog, I never imagined I’d be writing every day for five years…

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I think it was great that we were able to implement a “Filter search” feature on the site this year! It’s so convenient♪

June

Then in June, the weapon enhancement quest “Phantom Weapon” began at the same time as The Occult Crescent.

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This time, the difficulty level has increased a little, making it more worthwhile to try♪

If it’s too easy like Manderville weapons, Norirow-san will start staying up all night again…

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July

We completed all the Phantom Weapons for all jobs in about two weeks, so after that we took it relatively slowly.

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I also went to see a steampunk house with Ten-chan and Mame-chan♪

Around this time, Alisaie’s costumes came out, so you started cosplaying as her too.

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August

In August, we went to the annual Moonfire Faire. Mahiru-san, Tom-san, Kaho-san, and I!

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And in August, there was a legendary update! Bangs are now available♪

Norico-chan was always wearing a cat ear hoodie around this time lol. There was also a cat mount implemented.

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Also, we were able to participate in the Players Voice Project for FFXIV 12th Anniversary ♪

It was such an honor to be asked to take part in such an amazing project!

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September

And in September, the second Phantom Weapon will be released! It’s fast!💦

Even after the second one, it would be more rare and worth the effort if it wasn’t easy (like ZW or EW), right?

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Also, “San d’Oria” has been implemented, and a cute costume for Prishe has appeared♪

And for some reason Norico-chan suddenly changed her name around this time lol

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Hehe, I thought “co” was rounder and somehow cuter lol

December

October is a flurry of content! The Monster Hunter collaboration and Pilgrim Traverse have been implemented. The Monster Hunter collaboration costumes are so cute that Noriko-chan started playing Monster Hunter Wilds lol

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Check it out! I’m tall and super cute in the Monster Hunter on the left, right?

Thanks to these two contents, a large number of weapons were implemented, so the records were jammed lol

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That’s right! At the same time, a ton of mounts and minions were implemented, so it was all a bit hectic lol

Plus there was All Saints’ Wake.

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November

Things have calmed down in November, so I’ve been able to relax again. I decorated the Christmas tree at the live house NOTE.

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Mahiru-san and Tom-san took me up to the 100th floor of Pilgrim Traverse!

Around this time, the simple straight was implemented and became very popular.

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I also visited Yosumi Kureu-chan’s stream and fought Hades! It’s a wonderful memory ♪

December

December saw one of the biggest updates in the history of FF14 Glamour.

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It was like a dream that all job glamour restrictions would be lifted♪

You couldn’t leave the inn at the end of the year lol

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I wanted to wear all the clothes, so I worked hard and got all my jobs to level 100.

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And I was happy that I was able to go to the Christmas market with Himari-chan again this year♪

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I also went to meet Anonymous Level 1! She was so cute – I hope I can meet her again – >_<

Also, at the end of the year, there was an orchestra concert, and I was impressed that my brother was in tears from the opening. (laughs)

There were so many different things happening in 2025!

This year saw a lot of updates to the system and game design itself, and it felt like FF14 will continue to evolve even more in the future.

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Yes, yes, it’s such a kind, warm and wonderful world, so we need it to continue for at least another 100 years! I’m looking forward to it becoming an increasingly livable world♪

100 years, Norico-chan…

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So that concludes our record of “Looking back on 2025 through SS”!

I hope that the year 2026 will also be a wonderful year filled with kindness.

May your Eorzean days be filled with happiness .｡.:*

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See you next year~♪

This is a record of the housing (medium size) where Norirow, Norico-chan and Namingway live.

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Fufu, today I’ll record our current home♪

▼ Housing Walkthrough

It’s been remodeled a bit over the past few years.

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The Note family home is located in the Empyreum in Ishgard.

It’s a bit cold, but we use the warmth of the hot springs to grow our own food for our chocobos.

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I put up the tent I got from the Monster Hunter collaboration, and it looks just like Nanachi’s house, so cute♪

I definitely thought that! I love Made in Abyss so this makes me happy.

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So, let’s head inside the house!

1st floor: Drawing room

The first floor is a room for guests, where Leporrit will welcome you.

Customers rarely come though lol

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Portraits of Nanamo and her knights are displayed.

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We are knights too, so we have a sword displayed in the center♪

In keeping with Norico-chan’s preferences, much of the furniture, including the entrance hall, is in green.

Since it is an M house, it also has a second floor.

2nd floor: Living/dining/kitchen area and bathroom

The second floor is our actual living space.

It’s a snowy country, but the house is always warm so it’s nice and cozy♪

We usually eat together in this dining room. (My brother never comes home though (angry))

Since I’m mainly a knight, I also have a job crystal♪

Living room

This is where we usually hang out.

There is a bunk bed for my brother and me. (My brother doesn’t come home often though (again, angry))

Kitchen

There is also a green kitchen so that I can cook properly.

(Norico-chan can only make burnt bread so far lol)

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Bathroom

When you open the green door, you will find the bathroom that Norico-chan was so eager to have.

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The bathroom is quite spacious so I can enjoy my bath time at my leisure♪

It’s spacious enough for me to get ready and have tea.

Secret Basement

And down the stairs there’s a secret basement.

I was trying to reach Nausicaa’s basement, but it turned out to be just a forest…

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There are chairs and tables so you can relax (but be careful as there is water flowing at your feet and your socks will get wet).

There’s also a cot here so I can take a nap.

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I like to just sit here and daydream♪

Each private room

You can also access a private room for two through a hidden door in the bookshelf.

Norirow’s Room

There is a studio where we have photographed many weapons and costumes, and a writing desk.

We haven’t really used the studio much lately though.

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Since DAWNTRAIL, thanks to the graphics update, we’ve been able to take beautiful photos outside in more places, so we’ve gradually stopped using this studio.

So it feels like it has a slightly melancholic feel to it…

By the way, most of the writing in this “Norirow Note: Eorzean Diary” is done at this desk.

Norico’s Room

Norico-chan’s room has a slightly mysterious atelier feel.

It’s a small room, but it’s built in three dimensions so you can climb up.

The loft is quite spacious.

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Being here somehow calms me down♪

Fufu, it’s so nice to have a proper home to return to.

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You’re always on adventures and rarely come back! (Angry for the third time)

Ugh💦

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I recorded a video of me walking around the house!

So that concludes the record of the housing in the Ishgard home where the Note family of three lives!

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Well, as long as you’re doing well, that’s good!

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Here it is! I arranged “Live House “NOTE”” for Christmas♪

Fufu, somehow the space feels a little brighter.

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It seems she tried decorating a Christmas tree in the “Live House “NOTE”” that she built previously.

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Hehe, and Loporrits came to see it♪

Two Loporrits are in the audience.

Interior

The entrance to the live house “NOTE” is made of wire mesh and looks rugged at first glance. However, it has double doors that are excellent at soundproofing.

There are exposed pipes in places, giving it a somewhat industrial feel.

The wall is quite flashy, with a shooting star neon sign sparkling.

There is also a drink counter. The staff are also Loporrit!

The ceiling is decorated with a night sky. Twinkling stars are falling down, making it a little mysterious.

The overall atmosphere of this live house is industrial and smoky.

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I want to be in a cool and cute girl band like Bocchi-chan♪

But you can’t play anything?

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Ugh… I’ll practice more now💦

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I recorded the whole movement on video!

So that concludes the record of the Christmas version of “NOTE” Live House, created by Norico!

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All right, let’s practice~♪ Gyuuuuuuuu

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Today, I’d like to write a slightly special letter.

On October 31, 2025, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, commonly known as FFBE, ended its service.

The beginning of our journey in Eorzea actually started with FFBE as the trigger.

So today, I want to write a letter of gratitude to FFBE.

FFBE launched its service 10 years ago, on October 22, 2015.

Back then, my older brother wasn’t someone who played games at all.

But, by some unfortunate (or fortunate?) coincidence, he was hospitalized and had a lot of free time.

Around the same time, he discovered the newly launched FFBE and happened to start playing it.

He might have been one of the rare few who played it from release day.

Since my brother didn’t play games, this was naturally his first mobile game.

I remember how completely engrossed he became in it.

The pixel art was adorable, the story was engaging, and the BGM was wonderful.

He’d spend hours preparing for boss battles, and I’d watch in awe from the side, thinking how impressive it was.

After that, he always kept up with the official FFBE broadcasts. It became fun to watch Producer Hirono, Chuuni-chan, Misoshiru-chan, and the others. We even started attending events.

Looking back, I realize FFBE gave us so many “firsts.”

In FFBE, alongside original characters, many characters from past Final Fantasy titles appeared.

However, for some reason, FF14 characters never showed up in regular gacha pulls.

Because of that, my brother thought, “Maybe FF14 is a special existence even among the Final Fantasy series.”

(Later, he vaguely understood there was a different reason for it, lol.)

▼ Y’shtola, whom we met in FFBE!

Gradually, my brother grew more interested in FF14.

Then, around Christmas 2017, he set foot in Eorzea for the first time.

If FFBE hadn’t existed, we might not be in this world of Eorzea today.

That’s why we’re truly grateful to FFBE.

The fact that we’re now living happily in Eorzea every day is, in a way, thanks to FFBE—no exaggeration.

For us siblings, FF14 has become more than just a game; it’s a vast world where we’ve found a true “place to live.”

Entertainment in the form of “games” can connect like a chain, changing someone’s life and bringing them happiness… I can’t help but feel that deeply.

Though the service has now ended, I believe FFBE has touched many people’s lives, just as it made ours happier, leaving behind countless memories.

After all, it lasted for 10 whole years. That’s a significant part of one’s life.

I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to Producer Hirono and everyone involved in FFBE.

Thank you so, so much!

I sincerely hope that happiness pours down on everyone who was part of it.

And I truly hope that someday, we’ll meet Rain, Laswell, and Fina again!

Thank you so, so much! Sob

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The final day of 2024 has finally come. So, I thought I’d take a look back at 2024 from Noriko’s perspective in this short story.

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Eh! This year is already over. I thought I had just written this last year💦

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Fufu, there were a lot of fun things this year, let’s take a look back.

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January

This photo was taken in Kugane during the New Year. I’m worried that my brother’s bread is burnt so early in the New Year (lol)

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January started off with the Fan Festival.

There was a fan festival at the Tokyo Dome. Although I was unsuccessful in getting tickets in advance, my brother managed to get tickets on the day, and I was able to go to both days, which was a great achievement.

It was a great event. I guess a lot of people didn’t know about same-day tickets. It seemed like you could still get in.

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Furthermore, the final form of the Manderville Weapon was released in January. I was surprised at how futuristic the weapons were, but my brother was delighted.

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But my brother never came home and I was really feeling frustrated (angry).

Although it was easy to evolve them all with just Allagan tomestones, my brother wanted to complete all the jobs, so he got up early in the morning, participated in mob hunting tours until late at night, and was exhausted while doing it…

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Uh, yeah, sorry sorry, I don’t want to do that again💦

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February

Since January was hectic, February was a relaxed month.

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We also tried to build our first submarine, but I remember it cost us a ton of gil💦

Neither of us are very good at crafting, so we had been hesitant to start the submarine, but it was around this time that we finally got around to it. It took several months to complete, and it was really hard work…

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Also, I remember buying a lot of white chocolate at the annual Valentione’s Day event lol

I was surprised when Noriko-chan bought 999 of each for not only herself but also for Norirow-san…

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It was around this time that I suddenly wanted to cosplay as Lightning, so I bought a costume for it.

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I want to be a strong woman like Lightning♪

Fufu, and I think this hairstyle suits you too.

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March

The FF15 collaboration was repeated in March.

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I want to use Shift Break forever, I wonder if it will be implemented?

And around this time, a surprising challenge began for me: we were going to challenge Eden Savage with three other people: Mahiru-san, Tom-san, and myself!

I managed to get my long-awaited hovership!

Nice, I’ll have to go get the hovership too.

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April

On April 1st, April Fool’s Day, I took over this website and all of the social media without telling my brother (lol).

▼ I changed the title of the site to “Noriko Note” lol

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However, my brother didn’t seem too surprised and said “It’s fine the way it is,” so I just used my name on social media (laughs).

In addition, there was also a FF16 collaboration in April.

Noriko-chan, you had a new hairstyle again, I think this was cute too.

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Furthermore, the DAWNTRAIL benchmark software has also been released, which is making us even more excited.

▼ Photo taken to get a feel for the graphics update in benchmarks

When you line up the photos like this, you really do look alike.

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May

I feel like I had a relatively slow time in May. Maybe it was like the calm before the DAWNTRAIL started?

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I even modified “Live House NOTE”!

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I added a few more lights and decorations. I think it’s a little brighter now.

I also cosplayed as Maomao from “The Apothecary Diaries.”

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They’re both easily influenced by anime…

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Then, on May 26th, the Norirow Note Eorzea Adventure Journal celebrated its 4th anniversary.

The record of this adventure is getting pretty long… I wonder how long it will last (distant look)

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June

DAWNTRAIL will be released at the end of June, but there will be a flurry of events until then.

There was also a re-enactment of the Dragon Quest collaboration. The photo is with my good friend Himari-chan!

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Around this time, I also released Reaper because I thought a girl wielding a scythe was cute (laughs).

I also got a new hairstyle here.

And finally, on June 28th, early access to DAWNTRAIL will begin. This photo is a graphic update by Tuliyollal. Has it changed a bit?

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I’m sure it was just a slight change, but it got on my mind, and I remember spending hours using the Fantasia before going on an adventure lol

July

July was the month I thoroughly enjoyed DAWNTRAIL!

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It was so much fun! It was an adventure that felt like a vacation, and the scenery was really beautiful too♪

Everywhere is so beautiful that I find myself stopping every time I advance in the adventure, and it took me a whole month to complete DAWNTRAIL. I was impressed by the sheer volume!

By the way, this is the guy who finally got his hands on some chicken at the Kentucky Fried Chicken collaboration revival in June.

I wasn’t able to get it last time, so I’m glad I can finally eat it💦

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August

DAWNTRAIL came to an end in August, and I finally had some free time to relax.

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Mahiru-san, Tom-san and I continued our Eden Savage trio strategy ♪

It was around this time that I became obsessed with scholars because their clothes were so cute.

A new house appeared and I had my brother turn his hideout into this.

It’s a great house to be able to climb onto the roof♪

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September

I had a relatively relaxed September, so I think I was thinking about various glamours.

▼This is a glamour of my beloved Sphene!

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Fufu, this glamour is quite unusual for Noriko-chan, but it seems like the signs of her feelings for Sphene exploding were already there around this time (lol)

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Also, my good friend Ten-chan renovated her house so I went to visit her! Ten-chan, Mame-chan and I!

It’s Christmas all year round in our house, and around this time we also put up a new Christmas tree in the basement.

No, there are too many Christmas trees…

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October

The “Fry Egg” emote will be released in October. It’s over 20 seconds long!

Also, after watching Natsume’s Book of Friends, I somehow wanted to get The Nine Tails mounts, so I worked hard to collect them.

Noriko-chan has been influenced by anime again…

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I also went to All Saints’ Wake with Himari-chan!

November

And then November was a turning point for many things. “The Minstrel’s Ballad: Sphene’s Burden” was released. I ended up playing it 153 times! (I’ve been playing it ever since then though lol)

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I don’t usually do high-difficulty content, but I love Sphene so much that I felt I had to do this.

I was surprised when you suddenly started doing amazing laps💦

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But I’m really glad it didn’t end up like Norirow-san’s Diamond Weapon 311 rounds…

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Considering the 311 laps that my brother did, I was prepared to do at least 200 laps, but it was quicker than I thought and I was surprised! I was happy that I was able to enjoy the whole lap♪

And I was able to get the best mount. This is the best treasure ever. I will treasure it and think of Sphene-chan forever.

In addition, Dream Weapons were implemented in November, and treasure maps became extremely popular!

Noriko-chan was squandering a lot of money on the market board though…

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December

Following the Dream Weapons, December is for some reason a rush of cute items!

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There are so many great items being implemented that it’s almost overwhelming 💦 (scream of delight)

Yuweyawata’s equipment is so cute that I’m running around in circles…

FFBE costumes have been implemented…

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I think it suits my brother very well too♪

Even Graha’s costume and hairstyle have been implemented.

There’s even a mount for the Twitch campaign, so it’s a real item rush!

This year’s Starlight Celebration was super extravagant! A special area was set up with a gigantic Christmas tree.

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I want this tree in my garden too!

No, you definitely can’t put it there…

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So, I had a lot of memories in 2024. It feels like the Fan Fest was just yesterday, so the year really went by in a flash.

I have been able to write a record every day for 365 days in this “Norirow Note Eorzea Adventure Journal”. I don’t know how much longer I can keep writing, but as long as I have wonderful treasures, I will keep writing a little at a time, and I hope that I can be of some help to someone, even if just a little.

I hope you all have wonderful adventures next year.

May your Eorzean days be filled with happiness ! 🙂 

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I hope next year will be a good one too♪

See you next year!

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Oh no! Something amazing has happened!💦

Hmm? Why are you panicking like that?

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Look, look! Sarah drew a mini character of me!

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Wow, that’s amazing!

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Amazingly, osara (@sarah_reon), who is well known for her mini character drawing, has drawn a mini character of Noriko-chan! Thank you so much! > <

Sarah is a lovely and wonderful illustrator who draws lots of mini adventurer characters!

▼ Sarah’s Web Page

トップページ - OSARAWORKS

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Amazingly, she sometimes refers to this Norirow Note when drawing illustrations…

This time, she created a very cute mini character of Noriko!

And with my favorite costume and my favorite sword and shield.

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I’m so touched ヽ(；▽；)ノ Thank you!

Take a look! The detailed drawing of this equipment! Not only is it cute, but the detail is amazing! I’m especially happy that the angel on the shield has a smiling face and I can’t help but grin.

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What could be more gratifying?

What makes me happy is, of course, that she drew the mini character I’ve always admired, but I’m even happier that this Norirow Note has actually been useful to Sarah’s drawing.

I’m glad I’ve been writing my adventures every day!

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I think this is a wonderful thing.

How can I put it, it’s a world that can only be connected because it’s online. A world that can only be connected because it’s an MMO.

A world where goodwill connects with goodwill and makes someone happy.

Such a warm world.

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I’ve always thought that FF14 is a world where there is a lot of potential for the talents of two people to come together and create something new, not just inside the game but outside of it as well.

In the vast online ocean, she found our adventure diary.

A world like this that gives birth to new works and new connections.

I think it’s a truly wonderful world.

I hope that the world will continue to be a place where someone’s talent is connected with someone else’s, and everyone will be happy.

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I’ve been crying with emotion for a long time. ・゜・(ノД`)・゜・。

Thank you so much, Sarah!

I’ll make this a family heirloom!

This is a record of turning a lavender bed hideaway into a “Country Cottage Wall” (S House).

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I changed the look of my house.

Wow, how wonderful! Isn’t this the best? It looks like a Ghibli house♪

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The arched gate surrounded by greenery is already adorable.

The fence is also made of wood and there are flower pots here and there.

And the cutest part is the curved roof! Here it is dyed turquoise green.

The bay window is also beautifully arched.

This is really so adorable♪

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This is what it looks like from the back. It appears to have been built by hollowing out a large tree.

The side looks like this. There’s a chimney, so maybe there’s a fireplace?

The building is large, so the garden is small.

I tried putting a fountain and other things, but anything plant-related would look good.

I found Gysahl Greens nearby, so I decided to set up a chocobo stable nearby.

There is a shed next to the house, full of gardening tools. Gysahl Greens is also located here.

There are many flowers around the house.

There is also a back door and a small terrace at the back.

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I love that the door is connected to the tree trunk.

By the way, if you place a ladder and a chocobo stable around here, it will be easier to get onto the roof.

Has there ever been a house with such easy roof access?

The top of the bay window protrudes, so it looks like it would be pleasant to spend time here.

There is a weathervane on top of the chimney.

And what’s more, there was a rooftop terrace on top of the tree trunk!

Wow! What is this? It’s so cute♪

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There are tables and chairs so you can enjoy tea here on nice days.

There is a door, so it looks like you can enter from the inside too.

That’s great, I’d love to read a book here!

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By the way, although it’s hard to tell from the picture, fireflies are dancing at night.

The sight of the fireflies flying is very beautiful, so be sure to check out the video below.

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The atmosphere at night is also really nice.

The inner door looks like this.

It’s quite thick.

Here’s what the windows look like. Even if you stain the exterior, the color will not change.

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It’s a tasteful old-fashioned house.

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Interior

I’ll also record my current room.

1st floor: Living room

The first floor is a living space, so it is kept clean. It is equipped with some cooking utensils, so is it enough for living?

The big Namingway-chan balloon is so cute (lol)

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The graphics update makes it look even more sparkly (lol)

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The Basement: A secret steampunk laboratory

The basement is a steampunk-style room. Is some kind of research being carried out there every night?

It feels kind of dusty again.

namingway

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I always clean it properly💦

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Fufu, aside from the rooms, this is a really cute house ♪

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Yes, I’ve been waiting for a house like this!

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I recorded the movements on video!

So, that concludes my record of making S House’s Forest House “Country Cottage Wall“!

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I love that it goes perfectly with my lavender bed!

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Ah, this year is finally coming to an end.

I feel like a lot of things happened, but I guess it just happened in the blink of an eye.

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So today, while watching SS, I would like to take a moment to look back on what happened between these two in 2023.

January

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It was the year of the rabbit, so I started out cosplaying as a rabbit. lol

Fufu, and Noriko-chan was still playing Endwalker at this time.

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Yeah, yeah, I feel like I’ve been looking for my brother for a long time. lol

February

But it was almost the end of the story.

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Oh yeah, and I was happy when I finally met you♪

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March

Come to think of it, the second installment of Hell’s Manderville Weapon started in March.

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And finally, I cleared Endwalker and caught up with you♪

Fufu, it was when Noriko-chan wrote her first letter.

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▼ Letter from Noriko-chan when she cleared Endwalker

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I feel like I was moved to tears every day.

April

Norirow-san and Noriko-chan will cry easily. lol

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noriko

And around this time, my brother imitated me and turned into a paladin, and suddenly started making Zodiac weapons and Anima weapons.

Norirow-san is the type of person who gets really into this kind of thing.

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May

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Oh, and I cosplayed as Rydia, which I loved♪

Fufu, it suits you so well and is so cute.

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▼ Rydia’s cosplay

I tried a cute cosplay of Rydia from FF4! (Lalafell Girl Ver.)

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By the way, around this time you remade all of the category headers on this NorirowNote.

I’ve been secretly modifying this Norirow Note without anyone knowing… I remember that after this, the server went down and something terrible happened💦

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June

noriko

In June, you worked hard on PvP to get this mount.

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Oh yeah, and I was happy when I got this baronial attire on a Island Sanctuary.

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This certainly suits you♪

July

And in July, for some reason, Noriko-chan suddenly built a live house.

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That’s right, I admire “Bocchi the Rock”♪

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Ah, around this time, the third edition of the hellish Manderville Weapon was released💦

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I was worried because you never came home.

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Noriko-chan was worried, or rather, you were quite angry. lol

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August

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Headphone costumes appeared in August.

Yes, this is very stylish and nice.

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And around this time, I was finally able to go to Island Sanctuary and I was so happy♪

September

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Oh, and this was also the time when Ysayle’s cosplay costume appeared.

Fufu, you liked the hairstyle at that time, right?

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▼ Ysayle’s cosplay

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Oh yeah, and around this time, I also started being a dancer, aiming to become an adventurer who can sing and dance♪

October

Come to think of it, I was also happy that I got a new bike at Island Sanctuary in October.

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Norirow-san is so happy when a mecha comes out. lol

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And, October was a tough month with that spectacular Kentucky collaboration💦

I remember wandering around every day because there were no shops that sold anything. lol

November

There was a beta test of the North American Cloud DC in November, and it was a valuable experience.

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I was also able to ride the golden expensive mount. lol

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Also, the Fall Guys collaboration started and it was fun♪

December

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Since the beginning of December, we have cosplayed as “Frieren:Beyond Journey’s End”♪

It was quite interesting to think about cosplay.

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Also, I got the red armor that I had always wanted, and we even got to match the costumes.

It was quite difficult to go through PvP to get this💦

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▼ Arrangement coordination for “Fierce Tyrant” attire

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Hehe, when I think about it, we did a lot of things this year.

There was a miracle like this at the end of the year.

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▼ I also met up with a friend I had lost 4 years ago.

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I think this world is truly a warm and kind world.

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What kind of year will next year be?

In January, after the fan festival is over, the final form of the hellish Manderville Weapon will be waiting for me 💦

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So, this is Norirow and Noriko’s look back at 2023.

I hope you have many more fun adventures next year.

Well then, everyone, we hope to see you again next year!

This is a record of the housing of the “live house” built in the apartment.

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I tried to build a live house♪

oh? Why suddenly another live house?

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noriko

Longing for “Bocchi the Rock”!

(Both Norirow-san and Noriko-chan are immediately influenced by anime, aren’t they?)

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This is what it looks like when you enter the entrance. It’s pretty dark, so be careful!

This is a one-drink system. There is a bar counter on the right as soon as you enter.

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But I don’t like alcohol, so I have plenty of soft drinks!

Various equipment is embedded in the wall, but it’s too rustic, so I decided to decorate it with flashy neon for now♪

Fender’s “STRATOCASTER” is also displayed properly!

I tried to incorporate a little night sky light from the ceiling.

Stage left.

And stage right.

The stage looks like this.

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I named it Live House “NOTE”!

Fufu, I was surprised at the live house, but you did it well.

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noriko

Hehe, I’m pretty satisfied with it even though I made it in a few hours ♪

By the way, have you become able to play anything?

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noriko

Uh, yeah, I’m practicing for the Prelude right now💦

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At the end of the video, I also recorded how Noriko-chan is practicing!

So, that’s it for the housing record of the “live house” built in the apartment!

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Aim! Bocchi-chan♪

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Various housings

Housing

This is the house where I and Namingway will return! / 僕とネミングウェイが帰るお家です！

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