So here we are! My sixth (fifth? Who hosted 204 really?) hosted edition has come to an end! Even though I did all of Congrats 21 in Die in the Disco's honor, I still couldn't really shake the feeling that I owed NSC a hosting. So when I got my first ever opportunity to accept a hand-me-down hosting (epically all the way down from 7th nonetheless!), and the timing being just perfect, it was a pretty easy decision!
I didn't set out to outdo myself this time, I wanted to do something that was manageable and wouldn't take too much time, while still doing a graphical show that didn't cut corners. Partial success, it still took more time than I wanted and an extra all-nighter to get the banners done, but I managed to plan it very efficiently around my work schedule!
I'm quite satisfied with how the show turned out anyway, despite the relative simplicity. Nintendo is pretty much my all time #1 hobby, and was already heavy on my mind due to the lingering eShop closure when I was deciding on a theme. I figured I could pull it off while still differentiating it enough from my Super Smash Bros. Brawl-themed hosting in NSC 73 (not to mention Norm's Pokémon theme just two editions ago). Anyway, all your kind words of encouragement throughout the edition have meant a lot!
I loved this edition from the start, almost 30 songs made my playlist! Results-wise however, the semis left something to be desired, especially in semi 1 where I lost my entire top 8...
As for the winner, though Kadis' song wasn't a personal favorite it seemed to have a wide cross-pot appeal, so I totally respect it for that, and Kadis is on a very impressive streak! Massive congratulations, Oualid!
But I definitely want to highlight my own result! This is my most successful host entry by a good margin, and in fact it's my most successful PQ entry of all time! (It ties with Frog's Theme position-wise, but that got fewer points, and it was in a final of 28.) I had "flowers" lined up for this edition long before PQing or hosting was on the table, and was feeling pretty good about sending it. Given the general expectations for PQs (I've had some pretty miffing last places to be honest), 18th is amazing! Thank you so much for all the points!
Thank you for this edition! I hope you enjoyed your stay in Ugaly! This is Jochen saying good night!
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I'm not quite done though. I haven't finished writing it all up yet, but will hopefully be able to post it tomorrow. I am going to reveal the reasons why each song was paired with their respective Nintendo games!
(EDIT: Work said nein to that, maybe tomorrow Friday)
and thanks for the retro hosting Jochen handled perfectly 
I listened to it 3 times and swapped out 18 (!) songs. There were 3 songs here that I knew before and love very much, but I hope these nations won't be mad at me for ending up with 12 points going to a song I heard for the first time...
events. That's why this PQ is so amazing and extremely dear to me! 
I will most likely take this chance and submit some Ukrainian song, this time more risky and weird.
And thank you for a fantastic and unique hosting, Jochen! 
