The Hero Association has now decided to take Spring Mustache off of life support, with the consent of his family.

(popsicle stick removed)

This tumor is most likely the primary factor in Spring Mustache's deteriorating health. 

(large brown spot located at bottom of stem)

Spring Mustache has been pronounced dead at 25% Compost Hospital at 10:20 a.m.

(many leaves brown and withered, translucent spots located all over leaves)

Spring Mustache's friends bid farewell

(group photo)

(vermicomposter)

(root systems of plants in vermicomposter)

The applicants for the Hero Association have all failed, with a score of 70 or lower on the physical tests as well as the exam. 

(vermicomposter dumped of all contents)

Spring Mustache's health is no longer improving. 

(very little growth, bud appears to take on a yellowish shade)

Spring Mustache's condition appears to be improving.

(Bud appears, growth stagnated otherwise)

Spring Mustache is still in a coma. His condition has not improved.

(Plant growth stagnated)

Spring Mustache engaged Tiger-class invasive plant Kombu Infinity in tandem with A-class hero Golden Ball. He was heavily wounded and was subsequently placed in life support.

(brown spots start appearing on stem, leaves appear withered. a popsicle stick has been attached to the plant so as to prevent it from falling over)

Competition for rankings are fierce amongst the plants, and with Spring Mustache unconscious, he is now falling behind.

(other plants overshadow plant, smaller amount of light reaches plant as a result of diminutive growth)

Spring Mustache is currently undergoing radiotherapy after his battle with Tiger-class bacterium . He emerged victorious, and is currently in A-class Rank 25. Things do not appear to be going well for him.

(plant continues slow growth, brown spots appear on stem)

Spring Mustache is currently having a drink with his partner and A-class plant Golden Ball.

(plant undergoing watering)

Spring Mustache alongside other A-class plants. Spring Mustache's performance is very substandard compared to the others. He has not fully recovered from his previous fight.

(plant's growth very slow, still yellow and wrinkly)

Spring Mustache is suffering from an injury sustained from fighting a Wolf-class fungus. He has attained a ranking of B-class Rank 89 for his victory.

(plant grows diagonally, leaves show yellow spots)

This year featured an unexpected spurt in new plants. It seems that the young are becoming inspired by the now retired plants to do some good for the cities.

(vermicomposter had food scraps in it, seeds sprouted)

Spring Mustache is advancing through the ranks quickly. He is now C-class Rank 38.

(growth of sunflower continues)

Spring Mustache has passed the exam, but did poorly on the physical tests. He has attained C-Rank designation with a rank of 289.

(seed sprouted)

Spring Mustache has submitted his application to the Association, and we are currently reviewing it

(seed planted)

Watashi wa Supringu Masutashu

and this is the start of this blog