Call of Duty League 2024 Major IV: Everything you need to know

Call of Duty

Esports Kingdom

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26 June 2024

Call of Duty League 2024 Major IV: Everything you need to know

The Call of Duty League 2024 Major IV is set to deliver intense action with a $375,000 prize pool and a double elimination format. Hosted in Burbank, this event will see 12 teams competing for the top spot. Here’s your essential guide to the matches, format, and what to expect from this thrilling competition.

Format

Over the last few weeks all 12 of the Call of Duty League teams have been playing qualifiers to get seeded for this Major. The top 8 have been seeded against each other in the Upper Bracket with 1st playing 8th, 2nd playing 7th and so-on. The bottom 4 have been placed directly into the Lower Bracket.

The tournament will be played in a double-elimination bracket, where you need to lose twice to be eliminated (with the exception of the teams starting in the Lower Bracket).

Every game is a best-of-five (BO5), except the Grand Final which will played as a best-of-seven (BO7).

Prize Pool

The $375,000 USD prize pool will be distributed a follows:

🥇1st:$150,000 and 100 CDL points
🥈2nd: $90,000 and 75 CDL Points
🥉3rd: $60,000 and 60 CDL Points
4th: $30,000 and 45 CDL Points
5th-6th: $15,000 and 30 CDL Points
7th-8th: $7,5000 and 15 CDL Points
9th-12th: Nothing

Participants

Hover or click on team logo for player information.

CleanX
Envoy
Insight
Scrap

aBeZy
Cellium
Drazah
Simp

04
Abuzah
Breszy
Huke

Ghosty
JoeDeceives
Kremp
Nastie

Lucky
MettalZ
ReeaL
Vikul

Attach
Gio
Nero
oJohnny

HyDra
KiSMET
Sib
Skyz

Diamondcon
Estreal
Fame
Flames

Clayster
FeLo
Gwinn
TJHaLy

Accuracy
Gunless
Lynz
Standy

Beans
MajorManiak
Priestahh
Snoopy

Dashy
Kenny
Pred
Shotzzy

Schedule

The bracket for Call of Duty League 2024 Major IV

All times are converted in to your local time.

Opening Matches

: Seattle Surge vs. Las Vegas Legion
: Toronto Ultra vs. LA Guerrillas
: Atlanta FaZe vs. NY Subliners
: LA Thieves vs. Miami Heretics

Lower Bracket Opening Matches

: CAR Royal Ravens vs. TBD
: Boston Breach vs. TBD
: Minnesota RØKKR vs. TBD
: OpTic Texas vs. TBD

Rest of Playoffs

: Lower Bracket Round 2 #1
: Lower Bracket Round 2 #2
: Upper Bracket Semifinal #1
: Upper Bracket Semifinal #2
: Lower Bracket Round 3 #1
: Lower Bracket Round 3 #2
: Lower Bracket Semifinal
: Upper Bracket Final
: Lower Bracket Final
: Grand Final

Where to Watch

You can watch BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024 in English live on the CallofDuty Twitch channel (embedded below).

Other streaming options include:

https://www.youtube.com/CODLeague

LCK Summer 2024 Week 3: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

League of Legends

Grady Hooker

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25 June 2024

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LCK Summer 2024 Week 3: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

In Week 3 of the LCK Summer 2024, Gen.G and Freecs hold firmly onto the top two spots, demonstrating their dominance early in the season. Meanwhile, the rest of the standings experience significant movement as teams vie for better positions. Dive into the match schedules and standings to see how the competition unfolds.

Current Standings

	1st	Gen.G Esports	4-0	8-0
	2nd	Freecs	3-1	7-3
↑↑	3rd	Hanwha Life Esports	3-1	7-3
↑↑	4th	T1	3-1	6-3
↓↓	5th	Dplus	3-1	6-4
↓	6th	DRX	2-2	6-5
↑↑	7th	Nongshim RedForce	1-3	3-7
↓	8th	FearX	1-3	2-7
↓	9th	BRION	0-4	2-8
↓	10th	KT Rolster	0-4	1-8

Gen.G are still sitting at the top of the table with their undefeated record, while all of Freecs, Hanwha Life Esports, T1, and Dplus are all hot on their heels with a 3-1 record. This week Hanwha Life Esports get the shot to even it all up as they face off against Gen.G.

Match-Ups & Schedule

: T1 vs. DRX

: Hanwha vs. Gen.G

: RedForce vs. Dplus

: KT Rolster vs. BRION

: FearX vs. Freecs

: Gen.G vs. DRX

: T1 vs. KT Rolster

: RedForce vs. Hanwha

: FearX vs. BRION

: Freecs vs. Dplus

Participants

Hover or click on team logo for player information.

Morgan
Youngjae
Karis
Envyy
Effort

Kingen
Lucid
ShowMaker
Aiming
Kellin

Rascal
Sponge
kyeahoo
Teddy
Pleata

Clear
Raptor
Clozer
Hena
Execute

DuDu
Cuzz
BuLLDoG
Leaper
Quantum

Kiin
Canyon
Chovy
Peyz
Lehends

Doran
Peanut
Zeka
Viper
Delight

PerfecT
Pyosik
Bdd
Deft
BeryL

DnDn
Sylvie
Callme
Jiwoo
GuGer

Zeus
Oner
Faker
Gumayusi
Keria

History

VCT China 2024 Stage 2 Week 3: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

VALORANT

Grady Hooker

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25 June 2024

0

VCT China 2024 Stage 2 Week 3: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

As VCT China 2024 Stage 2 progresses into Week 3, the competition heats up with new matchups and a fierce race for playoff spots. Wolves Esports have made a remarkable turnaround, while FunPlus Phoenix experienced their first loss, shaking up the standings. Explore the Week 3 match schedules and current standings to catch up on all the action.

Current Standings

	1st	FunPlus Phoenix	5-1	+54
	2nd	EDward Gaming	5-2	+48
	3rd	All Gamers	5-2	+19
	4th	Trace Esports	5-2	+23
↑	5th	Bilibili Gaming	4-4	-5
↓	6th	Dragon Ranger Gaming	3-4	-11
↑	7th	Nova Esports	3-5	-19
↑↑	8th	Wolves Esports	3-5	-40
	9th	JD Gaming	2-4	-1
↓↓	10th	TYLOO	2-5	-20
↓	11th	Titan Esports Club	2-5	-48

Wolves Esports jump up three spots in the rankings with their win this week, getting closer to the top half of the field. While at the top FunPlus Phoenix and EDward Gaming both took a loss and have evened out the top four teams that are all on either 5-1 or 5-2. Expect more ranking movement this week as there are even more matches.

Match-Ups & Schedule

: JD Gaming vs. FunPlus

: EDward vs. Dragon Ranger

: Nova vs. Wolves

: JD Gaming vs. Trace

: Titan vs. TYLOO

: All Gamers vs. FunPlus

: Bilibili vs. Dragon Ranger

: EDward vs. Nova

Participants

Hover or click on team logo for player information.

Haodong
CHICHOO
nobody
ZmjjKK
Smoggy

AAAAY
BerLIN
Lysoar
Autumn
Life

TvirusLuke
Nicc
vo0kashu
TZH
Shion7

FengF
HeiB
Kai
LuoK1ng
Biank

Bunt
deLb
Monk
Spitfires
sword9

o0o0o
cb
GuanG
Swerl
Ezeir

whzy
Knight
yosemite
nephh
Flex1n

Ninebody
AAK
hfmi0dzjc9z7
COLDFISH
Scales

aluba
pl1xx
Spring
Yuicaw
SiuFatBB

kawaii
Abo
LockM
Rb
AC

Viva
stew
jkuro
YHchen
Z1Yan

History

Counter-Strike Tier Rankings: BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024

Counter-Strike

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21 June 2024

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Counter-Strike Tier Rankings: BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024

It has been awhile, but what better time to start up Esports Kingdom’s Counter-Strike tier rankings?! The top tier is bloated as there is no one standout team who is dominating at the moment, while there is a number of teams that can be considered favorites at tournaments they show up to.

Tier Rankings compiled by Grady Hooker (@GradyHooker on Twitter).

S-Tier

MOUZ

Spirit

Vitality

A-Tier

FaZe

NaVi

G2

B-Tier

VirtusPro

Astralis

Complexity

C-Tier

Liquid

9z

Heroic

MongolZ

Falcons

Eternal Fire

D-Tier

BIG

FURIA

MIBR

FlyQuest

paiN

NiP

BetBoom

Imperial

Explanation of Tiers

S-Tier is teams that are often winning tournaments, if they don’t lift the trophy then you can expect them on the podium

A-Tier is teams that can consistently make it to the Semifinals and the top four, they also have a good shot at winning a tournament

B-Tier is teams that will frequently be seen in the Playoffs, could make a run for the Grand Finals, but likely to fall int he Quarterfinals

C-Tier is teams that fall in-between B-Tier and D-Tier, where they are not consistent Playoff contenders, but they perform better than the teams below them

D-Tier is teams that might be underperforming, you will still see them at international LAN events and they will qualify, but more often than not don’t make it out of the Group Stage

VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 2 Week 2: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

VALORANT

Grady Hooker

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21 June 2024

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VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 2 Week 2: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

As Week 2 of VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 2 unfolds, DRX has already clinched a playoff spot, solidifying their dominance this season. Meanwhile, Bleed finds themselves at the bottom of the standings, struggling to gain momentum. This week’s preview highlights critical matchups, schedules, and the current standings as teams battle for their place in the playoffs.

Current Standings

	1st	DRX	6-0	+71
	2nd	Paper Rex	5-1	+48
↑↑	3rd	Team Secret	5-3	+33
	4th	Rex Regum Qeon	4-2	-6
↓	5th	Talon Esports	4-2	-7
↓	6th	Gen.G Esports	4-3	+18
	7th	ZETA DIVISION	2-4	-17
	8th	T1	2-5	+1
	9th	Global Esports	2-5	-30
	10th	DetonatioN FocusMe	1-5	-54
	11th	Bleed Esports	1-6	-57

DRX pick up their 6th win a row to lock in a spot in the Playoffs and keep their momentum rolling. Speaking of momentum, Bleed Esports and DetonatioN FocusMe are going to need to find some soon if they hope to appear in the Playoffs later in the year with only one win each at the moment.

Match-Ups & Schedule

: Talon vs. RRQ

: Paper Rex vs. DRX

: Global vs. Bleed

: DetonatioN vs. ZETA

: DRX vs. RRQ

: Secret vs. T1

Participants

Hover or click on team logo for player information.

mindfreak
f0rsakeN
d4v41
something
Jinggg

Meteor
t3xture
Lakia
Munchkin
Karon

Sayaplayer
xccurate
iZu
Rossy
stax

BuZz
MaKo
Foxy9
BeYN
Flashback

JessieVash
Jremy
invy
2ge
Wild0reoo

Crws
JitboyS
ban
Governor
Surf

Lightningfast
Benkai
Russ
blaZek1ng
Polvi

xffero
Lmemore
Estrella
Jemkin
Monyet

Deryeon
sScary
Zest
Retla
crazyguy

Laz
Dep
SugarZ3ro
hiroronn
Yuran

neth
Meiy
SSeeS
Anthem
Medusa

History

VCT Americas 2024 Stage 2 Week 1: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

VALORANT

Grady Hooker

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21 June 2024

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VCT Americas 2024 Stage 2 Week 1: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

As Stage 2 of the VCT Americas 2024 begins, teams are eager to continue their journey towards dominance. KRÜ and Cloud9 maintain their top positions from the previous stage, setting the stage for an intense Week 1. This preview covers the key matchups, schedules, and current standings as the action ramps up for another thrilling stage.

Current Standings

1st	KRÜ Esports	5-1	+43
2nd	Cloud9	5-1	+20
3rd	Leviatán	4-1	+36
4th	100 Thieves	3-2	+14
5th	G2 Esports	3-3	+23
6th	Sentinels	3-3	+21
7th	NRG	3-3	+8
8th	LOUD	2-3	-13
9th	Evil Geniuses	2-3	-28
10th	FURIA Esports	0-5	-62
10th	MIBR	0-5	-62

It is the first week of Stage 2, so no movement in the rankings. But where we left off from Stage 1 saw KRÜ and Cloud9 topping the table almost undefeated and with FURIA and MIBR stuck at the bottom without a win yet.

Match-Ups & Schedule

: MIBR vs. Leviatán

: Sentinels vs. NRG

: FURIA vs. 100 Thieves

: LOUD vs. Evil Geniuses

: G2 vs. Cloud9

Participants

In the month of June the rosters have been slightly shifted.

FURIA Esports parts ways with kon4n
MIBR sign Palla, rich and liazzi
LOUD acquire pANcada from Sentinels
Leviatán promote Itopata to Head Coach and sign Juv3nile as Assistant Coach
Leviatán part ways with goked

Hover or click on team logo for player information.

Asuna
bang
Cryocells
eeiu
Boostio

JonahP
trent
valyn
leaf
icy

kiNgg
Mazino
aspas
tex
C0M

Klaus
Melser
keznit
Shyy
heat

Xeppaa
OXY
vanity
moose
runi

Less
Saadhak
cauanzin
tuyz
pANcada

zekken
Sacy
TenZ
johnqt
Zellsis

jawgemo
Apoth
Derrek
NaturE
supamen

crashies
Victor
Ethan
FNS
s0m

Khalil
mwzera
havoc
nzr
xand

mazin
artzin
Palla
rich
liazzi

History

Week 1 (22 June – 24 June)

LCS Summer 2024 Week 2: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

League of Legends

Grady Hooker

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21 June 2024

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LCS Summer 2024 Week 2: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

As Week 2 of the LCS Summer 2024 approaches, the initial games have set the stage for an exciting season. The rankings are starting to take shape, but with plenty of matches still to play, anything can happen. This week’s preview highlights the key matchups, schedules, and potential shifts in the standings as teams vie for dominance.

Current Standings

1st	100 Thieves	1-0	2-0
1st	Immortals	1-0	2-0
3rd	Cloud9	1-0	2-1
3rd	Team Liquid	1-0	2-1
5th	Dignitas	0-1	1-2
5th	FlyQuest	0-1	1-2
7th	NRG	0-1	0-2
7th	Shopify Rebellion	0-1	0-2

With every team having played one match, the rankings are split into four sections. Those who won 2-0, those who won 2-1, those who lost 1-2, and lastly the teams that lost 0-2. I expect a large amount of movement week-to-week as teams start to find their footing.

Match-Ups & Schedule

: Cloud9 vs. Immortals

: 100 Thieves vs. Dignitas

: FlyQuest vs. NRG

: Liquid vs. Shopify

Participants

Hover or click on team logo for player information.

Sniper
River
Quid
Meech
Eyla

Thanatos
Blaber
Jojopyun
Berserker
Vulcan

Licorice
Spica
Jensen
Zven
Isles

Bwipo
Inspired
Quad
Massu
Busio

Castle
Armao
Mask
Tactical
Olleh

Dhokla
Contractz
Palafox
FBI
huhi

FakeGod
Tomio
Insanity
Bvoy
Zeyzal

Impact
UmTi
APA
Yeon
CoreJJ

History

LEC Summer 2024 Week 3: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

League of Legends

Grady Hooker

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21 June 2024

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LEC Summer 2024 Week 3: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

As Week 3 of the LEC Summer 2024 kicks off, Fnatic remains undefeated and has clinched a playoff spot, showcasing their dominance this season. In contrast, Rogue and MAD Lions find themselves at the bottom of the table, struggling to gain traction. This week promises thrilling matches and crucial shifts in standings, setting the stage for an exciting mid-season showdown.

Current Standings

	1st	Fnatic	5-0
↓	2nd	SK Gaming	4-1
↓↓	3rd	Team BDS	4-1
↑	4th	G2 Esports	3-2
↑↑	5th	Team Vitality	2-3
↓	6th	Team Heretics	2-3
↓↓	7th	Karmine Corp	2-3
↑	8th	GIANTX	1-4
↓↓	9th	MAD Lions KOI	1-4
↓↓	9th	Rogue	1-4

There was quite a bit of movement this week as the rankings begin to take shape. The headline news is that Fnatic at 5-0 have secured their spot in the Playoffs regardless of how the rest of the weeks go. On the other side of the coin MAD Lion and Rogue drop to the bottom of the table with disappointing results.

Match-Ups & Schedule

: BDS vs. Rogue

: Heretics vs. SK Gaming

: Vitality vs. GIANTX

: G2 vs. Karmine

: MAD Lions vs. Fnatic

: Rogue vs. Heretics

: GIANTX vs. BDS

: Fnatic vs. G2

: SK Gaming vs. MAD Lions

: Karmine vs. Vitality

Participants

No roster changes this week as everything remains the same.

Hover or click on team logo for player information.

Oscarinin
Razork
Humanoid
Noah
Jun

BrokenBlade
Yike
Caps
Hans Sama
Mikyx

Th3Antonio
Juhan
Jackies
Patrik
IgNar

Canna
Closer
Vladi
Upset
Targamas

Myrwn
Elyoya
Fresskowy
Supa
Alvaro

Finn
Markoon
Larssen
Comp
Zoelys

Irrelevant
Isma
Nisqy
Rahel
Luon

Adam
Sheo
nuc
Ice
Labrov

Wunder
Jankos
Zwyroo
Flakked
Trymbi

Photon
Lyncas
Vetheo
Carzzy
Hylissang

History

Explore the Exciting Updates in the 2024 Player’s Handbook for D&D

Dungeons & Dragons

Esports Kingdom

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20 June 2024

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Explore the Exciting Updates in the 2024 Player’s Handbook for D&D

The 2024 Player’s Handbook for Dungeons & Dragons is arriving on September 17 with a whopping 384 pages of new player options, equipment, spells, and more. This revamped fifth edition core rulebook is the most extensive Player’s Handbook in D&D history, packed with exciting updates for both new and experienced players.

Revamped Classes and Subclasses

The 2024 Player’s Handbook reintroduces the 12 base classes, each featuring four subclasses, with numerous updates to enhance and streamline gameplay. Three brand-new subclasses have been introduced:

Path of the World Tree Barbarian
College of Dance Bard
Circle of the Sea Druid

Other subclasses have received significant updates, like the Warrior of the Elements Monk (formerly Way of the Four Elements), and the Wild Magic Sorcerer, which now offers a more reliable way to embrace chaos with an updated Wild Magic Surge table.

New Backgrounds, Species, and Feats

The new Player’s Handbook introduces 16 backgrounds, 10 species, and 75 feats, including new species like Aasimar, Goliath, and Orc, alongside updated classics like the Human. Key updates include:

Backgrounds: Ability score adjustments are now linked to your chosen background rather than species. Each background includes a new Origin Feat provided at character creation.
Feats: Significant updates include the introduction of Epic Boon feats for high-level characters, allowing for unique abilities like mastering all skills or short-range teleportation.

The 2024 Player’s Handbook provides guidelines for combining new backgrounds and species with those from older editions, allowing players to blend classic and new character options.

Weapon Mastery: Enhance Your Combat Skills

Combat gets a boost with the new Weapon Mastery feature, which is available to certain martial classes. Each weapon now comes with a mastery property that enhances combat tactics, rewarding players who switch weapons to suit different combat situations.

For example, the Greataxe has the Cleave mastery for dealing with multiple enemies, while the Maul with the Topple mastery can knock foes down, setting up critical hits for allies.

The Equipment chapter now features detailed illustrations and descriptions of weapons, armor, and tools, along with suggested prices. This comprehensive guide helps players gear up efficiently, from selecting the perfect sword to choosing the right tools for crafting.

Expanded Spellbook: 400 Spells to Explore

With nearly 400 spells, the 2024 Player’s Handbook offers a vast spell list that includes updated classics and exciting new additions. Spells from the 2014 Player’s Handbook, Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, and Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything have been revised, and new favorites like Tasha’s Bubbling Cauldron are featured.

Stunning New Artwork: Visualize Your Adventure

The handbook is filled with new artwork, depicting each class and subclass in vivid detail. Backgrounds and species are brought to life with illustrations that help players visualize their characters and backstories.

Art from the new D&D Players Handbook — Art by Katerina Ladon via Wizards of the Coast

Preorder the 2024 Player’s Handbook Today

The 2024 Player’s Handbook releases on September 17, but you can preorder your copy now in the D&D Beyond marketplace. Master Tier subscribers get early access on September 3, and Hero Tier subscribers on September 10. Your digital copy will unlock exclusive features in D&D Beyond, including the Character Builder, Encounter Builder, and more.

VCT China 2024 Stage 2 Week 2: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

VALORANT

Grady Hooker

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20 June 2024

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VCT China 2024 Stage 2 Week 2: Matches, Schedules, and Standings

Week 2 of Stage 2 in the VALORANT Champions Tour China 2024 is set to deliver exciting matchups and crucial standings updates. All Gamers and Bilibili Gaming shone in the last week, positioning themselves as top contenders. This preview covers the key games, schedules, and current standings, providing a comprehensive look at the competition as it unfolds.

Current Standings

1st	FunPlus Phoenix	5-0	+55
2nd	EDward Gaming	5-1	+50
3rd	All Gamers	4-2	+9
4th	Trace Esports	3-2	+17
5th	Dragon Ranger Gaming	3-3	-7
6th	Bilibili Gaming	3-4	-14
7th	TYLOO	2-4	-15
8th	Nova Esports	2-4	-14
9th	JD Gaming	2-4	-1
10th	Titan Esports Club	2-4	-38
11th	Wolves Esports	2-5	-42

Last week saw three clean sweeps of 2-0 with JD Gaming, All Gamers, and Bilibili Gaming coming out on top and moving up the ranks. Meanwhile, their opponents Titan Esports Club, TYLOO, and Wolves Esports all drop lower.

Match-Ups & Schedule

: Dragon Ranger vs. Nova

: FunPlus vs. Trace

: Titan vs. All Gamers

: EDward vs. Wolves

: TYLOO vs. Trace

: Nova vs. Bilibili

Participants

There were some slight roster changes this past week:

EDward Gaming signs WoodAy1 and promote Muggle to Assistant Coach
Dragon Ranger Gaming signs JKH as Coach.

Hover or click on team logo for player information.

Haodong
CHICHOO
nobody
ZmjjKK
Smoggy

AAAAY
BerLIN
Lysoar
Autumn
Life

TvirusLuke
Nicc
vo0kashu
TZH
Shion7

FengF
HeiB
Kai
LuoK1ng
Biank

Bunt
deLb
Monk
Spitfires
sword9

o0o0o
cb
GuanG
Swerl
Ezeir

whzy
Knight
yosemite
nephh
Flex1n

Ninebody
AAK
hfmi0dzjc9z7
COLDFISH
Scales

aluba
pl1xx
Spring
Yuicaw
SiuFatBB

kawaii
Abo
LockM
Rb
AC

Viva
stew
jkuro
YHchen
Z1Yan