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** REFLEC BEAT: From December 1st to 28th, 2015 in [[AC RB VOLZZA|REFLEC BEAT VOLZZA]], and from December 15th to 28th, 2016 as part of the ''Merry Christmas'' Subjugation Quest in [[AC RB Reflesia|REFLEC BEAT 悠久のリフレシア]]'s ''Reflesia Mode'' (リフレシアモード).
** REFLEC BEAT: From December 1st to 28th, 2015 in [[AC RB VOLZZA|REFLEC BEAT VOLZZA]], and from December 15th to 28th, 2016 as part of the ''Merry Christmas'' Subjugation Quest in [[AC RB Reflesia|REFLEC BEAT 悠久のリフレシア]]'s ''Reflesia Mode'' (リフレシアモード).
*** From December 21st, 2017, it is available by default in REFLEC BEAT 悠久のリフレシア.
*** From December 21st, 2017, it is available by default in REFLEC BEAT 悠久のリフレシア.
* Pastel-kun, Kotaro, Smith, [[BABY-LON]], [[EMI]], [[AFRO]], [[YUNI]], JOMANDA, and VALLIS-NERIA appear along with illustrations of Sota Fujimori and Yoshitaka Nishimura in Thank You Merry Christmas' jacket.
* Pastel-kun, Kotaro, SMITH, [[BABY-LON]], [[EMI]], [[AFRO]], [[YUNI]], JOMANDA, and VALLIS-NERIA appear along with illustrations of Sota Fujimori and Yoshitaka Nishimura in Thank You Merry Christmas' jacket.
** Thank You Merry Christmas is the first original VENUS song to have illustrations of the members in its jacket, rather than photographs.
** Thank You Merry Christmas is the first original VENUS song to have illustrations of the members in its jacket, rather than photographs.
* Thank You Merry Christmas is included in VENUS' first album, [[DEUS]]. However, it is not extended.
* Thank You Merry Christmas is included in VENUS' first album, [[DEUS]]. However, it is not extended.
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I wonder what I'd be like... like a little match girl...<br>
I wonder what I'd be like... like a little match girl...<br>
It's like peeking into a party from the window outside... I drew it in such mental state.<br>
It's like peeking into a party from the window outside... that's what I had in mind while drawing it.<br>
This warm yet sad and distinct atmosphere, is unique to Christmas.
This warm yet sad and distinct atmosphere, is unique to Christmas.


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When drawing jackets, I generally listen to the song on the jacket while wearing earphones, but this time, the jacket and song were simultaneously progressing smoothly, so I drew it while feeling uplifted by the music box medley.<br>
When drawing jackets, I generally listen to the song on the jacket while wearing earphones, but this time, the jacket and song were simultaneously progressing smoothly, so I drew it while feeling uplifted by the music box medley.<br>
I found out that I'm moved by music boxes. I'm going to cry.<br>
I found out that I'm moved by music boxes. They make me cry.<br>
The difference between listening to it with and without earphones is amazing, as if I'm just in another world.
The difference between listening to it with and without earphones is amazing, as if I'm just in another world.


I never dreamed that the person sitting next to me was somehow frowning while listening to such pure song.<br>
I never dreamed that the person sitting next to me was somehow frowning while listening to such pure music.<br>
Yes, I went into another world.
Yes, I went into another world.


For the jacket image, I first received quite a specific order, so afterwards, when I wondered if I had enough time to summarize it well and tightly with a cute feeling~, the checked pattern in the background is quite difficult, and I thought to myself, "checked craftsmen are amazing!".<br>
For the jacket image, I first received quite a specific order, so afterwards, when I wondered if I had enough time to summarize it well and tightly with a cute feeling~, the checked pattern in the background was quite difficult, and I thought to myself, "checked craftsmen are amazing!".<br>
I don't know if such craftsmen exist.
I don't know if such craftsmen exist.




This jacket is packed with as many characters from each BEMANI game series as possible.<br>
This jacket is packed with as many characters from each BEMANI game series as possible.<br>
They're getting excited everywhere, so if you look very closely, I think there'll be brand-new discoveries!<br>
They're getting excited everywhere, so if you look very closely, I think you'll have brand-new discoveries!<br>
Have a great Merry Christmas everyone~
Have a great Merry Christmas everyone~