This is a wicked pic but I'm not sure if it's referencing something or if it's just a stand alone?

It definitely feels like it's a reference to something.

the old maids alliance in awe, the faceless crowd and Aya's filming makes me think it just references live historical dramas that are so very popular with japanese housewives

millionknives said:

the old maids alliance in awe, the faceless crowd and Aya's filming makes me think it just references live historical dramas that are so very popular with japanese housewives

Very likely.