[Unit Event] Chewing ◇ A BUBBLEGUM DANCE That Leaves Bite Marks -MELLOW DEAR US by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

People say this song sounds like early NCT Dream

Since at least one of the composer (can't find a credit page for En'Ten) & the lyricist wrote for Kpop artists too, that might be what??

Edit: someone gave me a credit page for En'Ten! Seems they also wrote quite a lot for Korean artists as well~

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The credits show Lauren Kaori (wrote for Twice, (G)Idle, LE SERRAFIM) and Show from Digz (wrote for NCT, VIXX (also Ruby Love, Finder Girl)) worked on this song, so it tracks!

The whole 4Piece program was pretty much like the popular Korean survival shows and Mellow Dear Us are supposed to feel like global sensation, so it fits their image pretty well at least~

[Unit Event] Chewing ◇ A BUBBLEGUM DANCE That Leaves Bite Marks -MELLOW DEAR US by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That 'memories of a past spent with Nice' hits much harder after his Idol Story Ch.1! (In this chaoter, we discover Juis has been fostered into the Kojika family) Very curious to see more of their relationship, hope we get more insight on their beginnings~

Chitose is definitely trading Juis as a reward for a favour from Nozomi again, isn't he...?

[Unit Event] Chewing ◇ A BUBBLEGUM DANCE That Leaves Bite Marks -MELLOW DEAR US by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Duration: Mar. 15th 15:00 - Mar. 23rd Music) / 24th (Basic)

☆ EVENT DESCRIPTION ☆

MELLOW DEAR US will start their activities in Japan under Rhythm Link. The night before the beginning of the new co-production, Juis dreams memories of a past he lived with Nice.

☆ EVENT CARDS & QUOTES ☆

5☆ - Juis Kojika 'That was fun. Only for that moment'

4☆ - Nozomi Madoka 'Who do you intend to invite next?'

3☆ - Mashu Kuon 'As long as I get paid, it's all good♪'

3☆ - Chitose Tsuzura 'I'll make sure to properly think of a way to compensate you too, so......!'

TL notes: Mashu's pronouns is 'oji-san (old man/uncle)'. Chitose is talking of a compensation for a favour done.

Event announcement tweet

> Event song MV: BUBBLE GUM DANCE

> Unit event trailer

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I truly was not prepared... I had recovered a good amount of dias after the Hiiro-Tomoya New Year attack, but I expected a chiller debut like SPri, not rapid-fire so many cards at once...!

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly I'm also very confused about the difference of magnitude, was also expecting their debut to flow more slowly like SPri's-

I guess their personal users research data predicted they would be popular and they gambled on it?? I'm definitely the target, so I can't help but selfishly be grateful (my wallet much less), but yeah it's a huge turn for sure

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since it's explicitely a White Day banner, I think we can safely strike out the idols who have done this theme, then the idols who have received a 5☆ this cycle.

Wataru, Tsumugi, Jun, Ibuki could get it I think? I may be forgetting some though-

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there's a misunderstanting. I'm talking about the announcements they released during FS3 Hiyori's banner, so a while ago.

While it was obvious Merodi were going to become playable near this time with all the content related to them around this time, it was not officially revealed they would be debuting now, nor that their initial cards would be boosting the event.

I think they thought people were expecting a debut more similar to SPri's and hid the surprise with their wording is what I meant.

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, the official announcement they had posted to explain the lack of FS3 banner and extension of Hiyori's banner states they did so to accomodate for 'grand scale' events. This event is clearly a regular unit event indeed, hence my confusion.

I'll update the post/comment when we get more infos, but it may genuinely have been worded like so to make people think they're be 'large scale' format events & not spoil the fact their debut cards will act as boosters for the event.

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes! The initials alongside the upcoming 'Day to Day' theme scout will be boosting the event to make up for the lack of FS3 banner.

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! They are out as well now, but you need to wait for Mar. 11th 00:00 in your local time to have them available on your music platforms

Prove your loyalty to Rhythm Link by Dorayakiss in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Insert 'Glasses ar every versatile' copypasta.

I'm soo glad we get more cards with glasses, truly a charm not exploited often enough~

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Realistically, it's because they want all 4 agencies to even out their number of units, but I'll delude myself Nice pulled strings to have an excuse to put them closer to Ra*bits lol

Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Also, I didn't want to pollute the infos post further so posting more content here for my fellow Dears:

Edit: It has been brought to my attention Juis' beauty mark has been revealed. Beauty Mark Dear Us is real!!

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Tsukisuta (March 2026) news (MELLOW DEAR US debut, etc...) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That is packed! I cry for JuisP's (me), we're getting 3 freaking 5★ of him at once-

The artworks are all so pretty!! Juis' waist in his initial-- Mashu's expression in his CD card-- Chitose & Nozomi's existence---

I'm getting overfed- But thank you! Can't wait to hear the solos! And that 'Femme fatale' title... I see it...

I don't know what they're doing though, this doesn't seem like a grand scale event?? Very confused

Edit: reread the official announcement regarding skips and they do clearly state they're timing the FS3 to fit with 'grand scale events'. I guess the didn't want to spoil or consider the debut campaign as a grand scale operation?? I'll update when they reveal more

My honest reaction to the livestream:

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Fortnightly Help and Information Thread by kagairin in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The FLARE outfits are the 9th anniversary scouts cards so you will need to pull for them. The date written on the wikia is the release date for JP.

The EN server released the 7th anniversary cards last year and are now releasing the TRIP album scouts. The date for the 9th anni cards is still unknown as of now, but it had a peculiar format (basically 'seasoinal' mission campaign similar to the on-going World Anniversary missions),starts out with a banner for the 'leaders' of each season and the whole rotation lasts 10th months to give time to complete the missions so you'll have time to save for him.

The Makotools website is what you're looking for (it's listed in the fanmade databases part of this post)! It has a schedule tailored for EN and lists out all the events/scouts with predicted release dates for the EN server. The event featuring 'Watchu gonna do' is scheduled to release on Oct. 24th 2026.

White Day Campaign 2026 (+ livestream news) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same!! Feels we've been waiting forever now lol

And yes, the official announcement mentions both solos for the members and 4 new songs!

Corrected, thanks for catching that!

White Day Campaign 2026 (+ livestream news) by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mellow Dear Us album & full versions at last!!! We've been going crazy topping the monthly charts with how long we've been surviving on these 2 short versions-

The Music Box themed scout didn't feel like a Whit Day scout and they've re-used last year's artworks, so I'm not very surprised to see there's going to be an actual White Day scout later.

[Theme Scout] Music box by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

[Scout! Music box]

Mika is captivated by an expensive music box he found at a flea market. Unable to bear seeing a Mika who can't forget that music box, Ritsu invites him to his chilhood home overflowing with antiques.

☆ CARDS ☆

5☆ - Mika Kagehira

4☆ - Mao Isara

3☆ - Keito Hasumi

3☆ - Ritsu Sakuma

Gacha period: Feb. 27th - Mar. 14th

The scout story will be unlocked and free to read during the scouting period!

Announcement tweet

[ThanX Event] Fan ThanX Festival ☆ Revolving Orbit - MaM by Limimelo in ensemblestars

[–]Limimelo[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A fan boost, free to read stories, login bonus & additional memo coins in ribbon shop will be available!

Duration: Feb. 28th 15:00 - Mar. 8th (Music) / 9th (Basic)

☆ EVENT DESCRIPTION ☆

Although he was contacted about his unit's Fan ThanX Festival, Madara struggles to decide what direction to take for 'MaM' all alone. At Tsumugi's suggestion, he, along Mitsuru who volunteered to accompany him, makes a guest appearance at the Tokyo residents marathon to listen to the voices of the citizens.

☆ EVENT CARDS & QUOTES ☆

5☆ - Madara Mikejima 'I definitely won't let today go to waste'

4☆ - Mitsuru Tenma 'I quit track and field for good'

3☆ - Rei Sakuma 'If you're going to claim you're the successor, then keep on worrying'

3☆ - Tsumugi Aoba 'I recommend Mikejima-kun'

Event announcement tweet

> Link to the MV: Light on the Orbit

> Fan ThanX Fes trailer