[Azur Lane ASMR] Healing Squad for the Commander! Baltimore's Heart-Pounding Exercise

First of all, the illustration is superb. The sight of sweat dripping down her skin during or after exercise conveys a refreshing heat, the vitality of Baltimore! A beautiful body line befitting a Baltimore who enjoys sports, and that enchanting angle showing off her underarms. I bought it because this wasn't something to end with just a glance. I purchased it out of a so-called cover buy plus the fact that Baltimore was a character I liked in the game Azur Lane, but the main content itself made me go, Whoa!? Baltimore is right beside me!? — I was struck with shock and emotion. To begin with, I think of voice works as a kind of 2.5-dimensional experience where you become the protagonist and feel the time spent with the heroine, but I came to realize that being able to feel Baltimore's presence right beside me is something entirely different from only ever seeing her through the small screen of a smartphone game. And as for the story, having her invite you to exercise because she wants to soothe the commander fits Baltimore's boyish, sports-loving character perfectly, and the way she gets embarrassed in scenes that occasionally make you conscious of the contact between a man and a woman is so very Baltimore — I was convinced, and thoroughly satisfied with the content. Or rather, being blown on after the ear massage wasn't soothing at all — it sent a jolt of lightning through me and got me all worked up. I was completely smitten from start to finish with Baltimore, who acts boyish and friendly yet also shows a maiden's bashfulness. Baltimore really is the best.

The ace and cleanup batter! The absolute ace striker! The ace and point guard! Number eight! (No.8) A player who can be number one in any position—the one who embodies that image is our ace, "Baltimore." Athletic in every way and full of drive, she's a dependable presence who leads the team to victory no matter the adversity. She appears dashingly when the team is in a pinch and departs like the wind—a cool, boyish big-sister type. ……But despite all that, her inner self is surprisingly delicate. "What do I do… I'm really not used to this kind of thing… Maybe I should act more girly… No, this is entirely my own problem! …Geez, being near the commander throws me off my game…" (affection voice line) When it comes to romance, she flips to being clumsy, even letting out an involuntary "eek!" Her boyish appearance and her bashful inner self—this classic gap is irresistible. In Tracks 1–3, you refresh yourself by stretching together with her. She shows you how it's done and even gives you hands-on instruction, keeping the distance quite close, and the unexpected contact with her defenseless self makes your heart skip a beat. Each time, she blushes and tells herself "this is to soothe the commander," which is just so adorable. In Tracks 4–5, she reveals a modest and lovely side. Encouraged by her sisters, she works up the courage to invite you to sleep beside her. Sharing the same pillow, holding hands as you fall asleep—that closeness kept my heart pounding the whole time. Her usual boyish, cool self, and the self that lays bare her pure and delicate inner heart. This is a work where you can fully savor both of these charms.

What ASMR works fundamentally provide is 'healing.' 'Healing' is expressed through acts like ear cleaning and massage, and these can be said to be expressions of 'stillness.' On the other hand, as the title suggests, this work has exercise carried out in the first half, offering an expression of 'motion' that differs from the basic inclination of ASMR. That said, the exercise isn't grueling; it's a gentle affair through which you can amply feel the character's tender affection. And yet, in the latter half of this work, the true essence of ASMR, 'healing,' is realized through sleeping side by side. Through the contrast with the first half, this time feels all the more special. The two elements of 'stillness' and 'motion' are the very core of this work, and they splendidly express both the lively appearance and the delicate feelings of the character Baltimore. And this work is completed by a little bit of mischief from the 'still' listener who accepts the actions coming from the character. The 'motion' that isn't expressed in words won't let either party's feelings remain in 'stillness.'