CONTEST: Winners of the Viewfinder Contest!

There were a decent amount of entries but deciding who deserved to call themselves Viewfinder's BIGGEST fan wasn't easy. Let me start by saying that illegally downloaded materials did not qualify as proving you are the biggest fan. Sorry. Once I weeded those entries out, I chose 4 that I felt deserved a copy even though I did have 5 copies to give away. So without further adieu, here they are!

This entry stood out above all others. Now THIS is dedication!

I'm such a big fan of The Finder series that I immediately purchased all three released volumes from BeBeautiful on the days they became available for purchase from their website.  I then packed the books in a ziplock bag, with the air squeezed out, and placed them in a fireproof safe for safe keeping. ~Jukebox

Awesome!

This next entry was short but sweet and I chose it for two reasons. One because they were the first to submit an entry and did so days before anyone else did showing they are an eager fan, and two because I love their creativity. I think you'll see what I mean.

Away for so long
Finder blooms in hot summer

An old friend in view

 

– Rowan McBride

Hello,

Here's my entry. The story is a tribute to a special person that just passed away and it was fitting to use the Finder series characters as I truly just love them and their stories and adventures. Only the Ring Finger Knows was my introduction to this genre but the Finder series was when I fully began to appreciate Yaoi. It's when I realized that Yaoi had depth and character and it wasn't just about 2 guys having sex-which is hot even if sometimes there seems to lack any sort of plot. I love how Takaba's gentleness just seems so in sync to Asami's stoic and tough personality. For me they are the ultimate yin and yang, not to mention the hottest yaoi couple ever.

I didn't know whether to attach the file or paste the link to my journal, so I'll do both. In case fics aren't valid entries at least I tried and was able to show my love for these characters. If not the above love and praise could be my entry. (it couldn't hurt, right?)

Below is the link to the journal entry: http://goldfinch3.livejournal.com/30557.html

PS: To be on the safe side I have placed a disclaimer at the bottom of my story.

Submitted by: Goldfinch3

Here are two ficlets. These have been previously posted on my own LiveJournal accounts & cross posted to Yamane Ayano LJ & Club_Sion under my usernames Ferishia/MsSupafan.

 

Story: He Sleeps (Part 1 of 2)

Pairing: Asami & Akihito

Author: MsSupaFan /Ferishia

Rating: G-PG

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Yamane Ayano, story belongs to me.

Summary: A short Viewfinder Ficlet. Asami has insomnia and needs to sleep. He Sleeps…

 

It is two a.m. Asami tosses and turns in his king-sized bed. You would think after working for three days straight without sleep conducting business meetings, confirming product distributions, and taking care of a few who thought they could take over some of his turf, sleep should come easy to him right? His mind tells his body to relax, but it is no use. Sleep eludes him. Stretching out again on the large bed, he feels that something is missing. “Kirishima, bring him here,” he commands into his cell phone. “And be careful not to wake him if he’s asleep.” He closes the phone. Fifteen minutes later a faint knock at his front door. He opens the door and sees both Suoh and Kirishima, who is holding his sleeping beauty. Asami opens his arms and Kirishima gently places the unconscious young man there. The hand-off complete, Suoh and Kirishima bow and Akira closes the door behind them. Asami glances down at his slumbering kitten who is wearing a white t-shirt much too large for him that he recognizes as one of his own and striped boxers. Akihito shivers slightly. Asami hurries to the bedroom and covers him with the soft silk sheets and down comforter. He gets in on the other side, pulling Akihito close to his chest. He pushes his nose against the neck of his sleeping lover and breathes in his unique scent. Content at last, he sleeps.

 

Story: I miss you too… (Part 2 of 2)

Pairing: Asami & Akihito

Author: MsSupaFan/Ferishia

Rating: G-PG

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Yamane Ayano, story belongs to me.

Summary: A short Viewfinder Ficlet. What happens when Akihito wakes? I missed you too…

 

Akihito was dog tired. He literally dragged himself into his apartment. He slipped off his shoes, gently placed his camera on the table, and headed to his bedroom to take off his clothes. He'd taken a high-paying fashion photo job that had him working almost non-stop for a diva-like couture designer. She wanted early morning shots, late evening shots, as well as regular day shots of the models in her designs. Several days of intense photography had finally yielded the shots she wanted. Impressed with Akihito's work, she even paid him a bonus. Akihito let the hot water from the shower relaxed him as he sighed heavily. He hadn't heard from Asami in a few days. It wasn't uncommon not to hear from him for days on end, or sometimes weeks. Akihito exited the shower to the bedroom. He pulled on a pair of striped boxers and rummaged around for a t-shirt before finding one of Asami’s that he left on his last visit. Akihito pulled it over his head and crawled into his bed. The faint smell of Asami wafted from the shirt comforting him as he fell into a deep sleep. The sensation…felt like being carried, held gently. Shifted into arms that were bigger, stronger. Being held tightly. A cold breeze…then warmth. Strong arms again…something moist on my neck… Akihito tried to shift and is met with resistance. He felt heat against his back and arms around his waist. They loosened but did not let go. Sleepily he turned his body toward the heat source. He peeked from under heavy lids to see a solid chest. Moving his eyes upward, he took in the sleeping face of Asami. His disheveled raven locks, relaxed face and full lips make him seem like an exotic sleeping prince. Akihito snuggled into Asami’s broad chest and smiled. “I missed you too…” he whispered softly as sleep reclaimed him.

 

I want to say a big thank you to all who entered and an even bigger thank you to Digital Manga for providing the copies of Viewfinder and mailing them to the winners! Stay tuned for my totally biased review of Viewfinder!