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dimsummy · 6 months ago
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dimsummy · 6 months ago
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On Ali and self-worth
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Ali is a character that I never thought I'd relate so much with. On first viewing all those years ago when the show came out, Ejen Ali was nothing more than a superhero cartoon show. While this wouldn't be the first time we've gotten a nuanced and complex characters in Malaysian animation history (Keluang Man, Anak-anak Sidek, Bola Kampung), Ejen Ali surprised me a lot when I went to rewatch it last year.
If you ask 16 year old me what kind of person Ali is, I'd describe him as a kindhearted and heroic kid who'll help anyone in need.
If you ask the current me, those are all still true... but in addition to that what I also see is a troubled kid who needs hugs. Lots of them.
This is going to be long.
Season 1
On the first few episodes, the show establishes Ali as a problem child. Right from the start, he is shown to be disorganized, lazy, and every undesirable quality you could imagine. His dad is distant, his mom is dead, and the only thing holding this miserable gremlin together is his sweet, sweet best and only friend Viktor.
And then comes this magical device that turns his life upside down and he lives happily ever after... not.
You know the phrase money doesn't corrupt but only amplifies what's already in someone's heart? Well, IRIS is the money in this case, and it amplifies Ali's inner insecurity. The first thing this little gremlin does after obtaining IRIS is to use it to get good marks and impress his classmates and teacher.
Being an emotionally neglected child he naturally craves attention, and nothing satisfies him more than when people give him exactly that no matter how. This ultimately reaches its climax when Ali uses his newfound fame during S1E10: Sensasi to farm his fans' adoration. He learns his lesson at the end of the episode, but this won't be the last time he goes out of his way to seek for others' approval.
This is why Rizwan is such an important figure in Ali's life. Regardless of the man's opinion towards him, Ali sees him as someone worth idolizing. The best agent in MATA, Charismatic to boot, the man is everything Ali wishes to be. And good for him, Rizwan is the perfect teacher.
Guy teaches Ali disciplines, doesn't put up with his childish sense of entitlement, and very much treats Ali like he'd do anyone. For the first time in Ali's life, someone actually sees him as his own person and doesn't demean nor overhype him.
Season 2
In this season, Ali meets the junior agents for the first time, and upon learning that they idolized him, he grows a bigger head. He starts pushing Alicia away, the only person who's looking out for his safety (her wanting to meet her dad's expectation is a discussion for another day).
Now, all this time Ali has actually been praised as an agent. He had his bad moments, but for the most part he believes himself to have contributed a lot to the agency, which isn't inaccurate. But this belief is what resulted in him doubling down in his insecurity when the mentors pointed out his flaws during his training with the other agents. He's already a nobody at school, and now comes another realization that he might also be a nobody compared to the other agents if not for IRIS.
This is where things take turn for the worse.
Again, Ali seeks to prove himself by disobeying the mentors and drags his new friends along as well. This turns out to be a bad idea when Ali watches Rizwan betray the agency and in his anguish starts attacking everyone after activating Override Mode. He later tries to deflect the blame towards IRIS which only makes the other agents hate him more.
Coupled with Rizwan's desertion and that he already burned his bridge with Alicia, he didn't have anyone to turn to anymore. In his pursuit for approval, he loses everything. This is the lowest point in his life.
Thankfully, Zain gets through to him and makes him see his worth beyond his skills, that he's helped a lot more people than anyone else has. This is a bandaid to the larger issue at hand, but it rekindles his spirit enough he can stand on two feet again.
On the flip side however, Alicia later choosing to stand by his side is likely the first time he receives (a form of) affection despite not doing anything to earn it. This is something that he'll finally learn later on during the movie.
Regardless, with Alicia's help, Ali began to take accountability for his actions and reformed his friendships with the other agents.
Movie
This movie is what happens when all of Ali issues accumulate to the point of no return.
This movie starts off with Ali realizing that he's no longer worth anything as an agent. Or rather, he's no longer the main character in the grand scheme of things. Feeling himself having been replaced by more experienced agents, this is where Ali adopts a new crutch to lean on... his mom's legacy.
On top of IRIS, a crutch that he's been holding onto to prove his worth, Ali is also burdened with Zain's expectation of him from the previous season. His excuse is that he wants to help people, which may be true to some extent, but it's obvious from the get-go that it's only one manifestation of his insecurity and self-worth issue. After all, if his MATA agent shtick doesn't have a point anymore, why not quit and start over.
Niki, whether she realizes it or not, capitalizes on this and convinces Ali to join her side. It doesn't help that the people from the slum see and appreciate what he's doing for them, which further incentivises him into staying. His growing resentment towards MATA and the likes of Dato' Othman pushes him further towards deserting the agency altogether. Alicia being his friend warned him of MATA's suspicion of him, but it's too late by then.
We've established before that for Ali, love and adoration always has to be earned before. In an ironic fashion, he runs away from Alicia, the one person who's stood by his side in his lowest point, to seek protection from someone he sees as a mother figure... who just so happens to only see him as a useful tool so long as he contributes to the slum. There is also a reverse-elitist undertone with how Niki treats him which is... yikes.
Niki betrays him and this slaps Ali hard in a lot of ways.
I wouldn't say Alicia's pep talk when they're trying to escape later is any better, cause god, ugh. Both of you need therapists. But for what it's worth, she teaches him one very valuable lesson; that he isn't alone. He has her, he has Bakar, he has so many people who care for him despite him being blind towards them.
Remember when Alicia stood by him in season 2? Well, she does it again and shows Ali that yes, love and loyalty doesn't need to be constantly earned. This is the turning point to Ali's worldview where he stops equating his worth to his usefulness.
At the end of the movie, Ali willingly gives up IRIS to make up for his mistake. But at the same time, we can see that he is much more confident in himself. He still has a need to prove himself, but starting from here, he does it in a much healthier way, as we can see in the following season.
Season 3
This is when Ali starts having a purpose. All this time, he's letting everyone else decide his worth, but after the events of the movie, he begins looking inward for acceptance of all that he is.
He knows he's weak, he knows he still has a lot to improve, so he focuses on that with his mother as his goal post.
Throughout the season, we can see Ali stumbling and standing up again. When he's caught in a hitch, he looks for help from others. This isn't something the old whiny Ali would've done. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, he picks himself up and strives to be a better version of himself.
From his new maturity, he also manages to resist peer pressure and doesn't antagonize the international agents like his friends do. It's no surprise that he ends up connecting with Sam the most, a direct reflection of his past insecurities. Of course he'd relate to a kindred spirit and help the guy climb out of the hell he's been through himself all his life.
When Ali loses IRIS to Alicia in the end, it is the best outcome anyone could've hoped for. Not because Alicia deserves it which she does, but because it symbolizes the end of Ali's dependency on cool shiny gadgets to make himself look like a somebody. Because he is already a somebody.
Conclusion
Ali's character growth throughout the series is simply phenomenal.
You know the Ali in season 1 and season 3 are the same characters but if you put them side by side you'll see that they're anything but. They're too different.
Ali's journey as a character may have been riddled with hiccups, but it's those exact hiccups that make us appreciate the person he's become.
Is he perfect? No. He's still flawed as any 12 year old is. He'll learn in time and that's okay.
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dimsummy · 7 months ago
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dimsummy · 7 months ago
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Kiroku Kinugawa SSR "Cosplaying With Love" Track 2
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Location: Living Room
Sakujiro: Now then, may everyone who would like to be Shota Kashii, the protagonist, please raise their hand! Come now, the early bird gets the worm, as they say.
Akuta: You’ve gotta be mega overzealous to pull off Shota, so Teach has to be the perfect pick, right?
Momiji: Huh!?
Setting aside the overzealous part, but…
Isn’t Shota a male character? It might be weird if I did him.
Sakujiro: Chief, do not place a limit on your cosplay possibilites.
Ushio: There’s no rule that says girls can’t cosplay guys. Heaps of girls do it, in fact.
Sakujiro: Anyone is able to become whatever they wish, and there is no one who can say otherwise.
Momiji: I see…there’s so much freedom in cosplay…!
Ushio: Alright, go ahead and do Shota’s signature pose and quote.
Momiji: His signature quote…uh….
[Option 1] : It has to be...
Momiji: I-it’s about…to get heated… …get ready? Sakujiro & Ushio: … Momiji: T-That was a bit embarrassing.
[Option 2] : What was it again?
Momiji: What was it again…? Kiroku: ! Here. Momiji: (Oh, Kiroku-kun flicked to a page I can copy…!) Uhm, it’s about to get heated… Get ready!
Sakujiro & Ushio: Rejected.
Momiji: I understand!
Sakujiro: It simply won't suffice. You’re awkwardness cannot be overlooked.
Ushio: Are you even taking this seriously…?
Kiroku: Brutal…
Akuta: I think meeker protags have their place too~.
Muneuji: Now then…it would make sense to do Shota’s rival, Reito, next. Who would like to be him?
Kiroku: I think…Nanamegi…looks like him…
Momiji: Oh, I can definitely see it!
Ushio: Nope nope nope. Absolutely not.
Nanaki: Hmm, I’m not sure.
Kiroku: You’d…say his quotes well too.
Nanaki: “Bon appétit” ?
Ushio: Bgh—
Akuta: Woah!
Momiji: You nailed it! 
Kiroku: It’s…just like Reito.
Sakujiro: What is your verdict, Kurama-kun?
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Ushio: Gh…gah…urgg…
Muneuji: U~chan, why’re you crouching on the floor?
Ushio: I-It’s barely passable…it doesn't compare at all to the original though!
Nanaki: I made the cut? I expected you to have more criticism to throw at me.
Ushio: Huff, huff…hhh….
Kiroku: (Why did he start gasping for breath…?)
Momiji: Who else is there… Oh, Ouji-kun! The pudding one!
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Ushio: Ugh…all of you are rejected! Every one of you would mischaracterize him!
Akuta: Hmm, I think I’ll give that Sayama guy a go then. He seems like he knows his stuff, and he makes for an awesome support character!
Muneuji: In that case, I’ll be Ukawa, the one beside him. Who do you have your eye on, U~chan?
Ushio: …I’m going to be Tsukasa Kaido, the guy hosting the Patissier Battle. That lucky guy gets to watch the students at Framboise grow stronger in real time.
Nanaki: Looks like we’ve all gone with side characters. Shouldn’t Ushio be the main character?
Kiroku: He’s…the most particular one here…
Sakujiro: Now then, let your heart and soul become one with the character—Un, deux, trois.
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Akuta & Ushio & Muneuji: *pose*
Momiji: Where's that pose from?
Ushio: It’s from this panel.
Nanaki: You can barely see him…
Sakujiro: The touch of a dedicated fan, I see. An absolutely impeccable recreation! Now then, Kinugawa-kun is all who remains.
Kiroku: Huh…!? But…I was just…going to draw…
Momiji: Why don't you try Hinomiya, the new character?
Ushio: Hmm, that’s not a bad idea.
Muneuji: You both share quiet and mysterious qualities.
Akuta: You should give it a go!
Kiroku: ah….
(But…Kurama and Karigane-sensei said that cosplay is an art form too.)
(I might not be able to do it…)
“I’ll show your tongue…the destruction of thawing ice.”
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Everyone: !!
Akuta: CUUUUT!! We have a winner!
Nanaki: That’s the same sharp gaze Hinomiya has when he’s showing off his frozen dessert expertise…!
Muneuji: You really brought the character to life.
Ushio: …Not bad, Buddha Statue.
Kiroku: …!
Momiji: Ooh…if you got Ushio-kun’s approval, then that seals the deal.
Kiroku: I-I wasn’t…that good…
Sakujiro: It would be an absolute joy to see you try to cosplay at Comipara, Kinugawa-kun.
I can already picture all the photographers swarming to you!
Kiroku: Pho…tographers…?
Ushio: Yeah, people are going to want your picture.
Kiroku: Wh…strangers are going to…photograph me…?
Sakujiro: Yes. Beneath the blue sky, like a group of mages surrounding a summoning circle, they’ll form a ring around you as an incessant rain of camera flashes swallows your vision…
Momiji: That sounds more like a ritual…
Kiroku: I-I’d rather not…
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dimsummy · 10 months ago
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IS THERE AN 18TRIP YUME COMMUNITY YET 😔
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me when the. when there is a blue/red duo. and there is a red one
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dimsummy · 10 months ago
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toguro movie night!
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dimsummy · 11 months ago
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Ryui Shiramitsu SSR Card Story 「Amidst The Pandemonium」 Track 2
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Location: Arataka Amulet Store
Momiji: (...I know he told me to do whatever I want but I didn’t think it’d be this hard. I feel like I’ll prick myself if I’m not careful…)
Ryui: …
Momiji: (I’m not sure if I should ask him a question while he’s trying to focus.)
(Speaking of, Ryui-kun has the technique down perfectly. Maybe it wouldn’t hurt if I just asked him for some tips…)
[Option 1]: Ask him directly.
Momiji: Um, do you have any tips? Ryui: Huh? Why’re you asking. Momiji: I was just admiring your work…I thought you might be able to give me some pointers? Ryui: Pointers? There’s not much to it. We’re not on a time crunch or anything so all I’d recommend is to take it slow. Oh, and don’t panic and knock everything over.
[Option 2]: Try to copy his technique.
Momiji: (Now that I pay closer attention, I can see that he’s holding the elastic between his middle finger and his ring finger.) (Oh, I get it! When you hold it like that it straightens out the end and makes it easier to slide the beads on…!) Ryui: You’re trying to mimic my technique, huh? Not bad. There’s no better hack than just copying what someone else does.
Momiji: Y-Yeah, I’ll try that!
(I was going to attempt to copy Ryui-kun’s technique but it’s pretty hard to get the hang of…)
Ryui: Listen, I’d be out of business if a beginner like you could do a better job than me. It’s basically a given that you're gonna struggle.
Momiji: Urgh, you’re seeing right through me…
(To be fair, chances are that I’m not going to do well on my first try at something…alright, I’m gonna power forward.)
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Ryui: Just leave it there when you're done. 
Momiji: You’ve already finished yours…!?
Ryui: ‘Course I have, I’ve racked up way more experience than you.
Momiji: (He was so quick with his hands. The design is stunning too..!)
(He might be harsh with his words but it’s amazing how skilled he is at this type of thing.)
I only have a little bit left to go on mine…!
Ryui: …
Momiji: I-It’s done…!
(It looks like it’s seen better days though…)
Ryui: I mean, you did pretty alright all things considered.
Momiji: You mean it…!?
Ryui: But– you’ve got some improving to do before anything of yours can go up for sale.
Momiji: Yeah, you’re right…
Ryui: Alright, that’s a wrap. I’m firing you now so go ahead and head home.
Momiji: Gotcha! Thanks!
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Ryui: …And take this.
Momiji: Aren’t these those luxury raisin cookie sandwiches from Hotel Akura…!?
Ryui: Toi wanted to try them so I picked some up on my way back.
Momiji: Oh, so you want me to give these to Toi for you?
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Ryu: Huh? It’s pretty fuckin’ obvious that I’m gonna give them to him! You think I’m giving you a free ticket to see how happy Toi’s gonna be when he gets these?
Momiji: ? Then why’d you give them to me…?
(...Oh, waitーHe didn’t exactly make it easy to understand but did he…get some for me too!?)
Ryui: …That’s your payment for helping out today.
Momiji: Thanks, I appreciate it.
Ryui: Mhm.
Momiji: (Maybe he really is a kind person at heart–just with some bad social skills, that is.)
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Momiji: (Let’s see…the next member of the Night Squad that I’ll need to have a word with should be Ryui-kun.)
(I’m guessing I'll be able to find him at Arataka? I’ll stop by and pop my head in.)
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Momiji: (Oh, Toi-kun is here too.)
Toi: Ani-sama, thanks a bunch for those raisin cookies! They tasted amazing!
Ryui: That's great to hear. I’m just glad I got to see you smile.
Toi: I’ve been wanting to try out that store for ages but they were always sold out.
Ryui: If you like them then I’ll go back and get you as many as you want.
Toi: Yay! Thank you! Next time you go, I want to come with you so that we can try them together.
Momiji: (Those two are always so sweet to each other…Hey—isn’t that the bracelet I made?)
Toi: Oh, is this amulet a new product you’re selling? You picked a pretty eye-catching spot to display it…
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Ryui: Ahh, that's just a little custom-made thing.
Toi: It’s a little different from what you usually make but it has a nice style to it!
Momiji: (Despite his criticisms of my bracelet, he displayed it in the front of the store…is this another show of Ryui-kun's kindness, I wonder?)
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dimsummy · 11 months ago
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Toi Shiramitsu SR Card Story 「Your Personal Butler」 Track 2
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Location: HAMA House ・Dining Room
Toi: Wait, you already have breakfast ready…!?
Ryui: But of course. Today’s dish is a helping of french toast.
Toi: W-Wow! All that syrup is making my mouth water…!
Ryui: Okay, say ‘A~h’.
Toi: Oh, um—
(It feels a little embarrassing to do this in a communal space, but…)
A~h…nomnom…
Ryui: Do you enjoy the taste?
Toi: Mhm! It tastes amazing!
Ryui: That’s wonderful to hear.
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Daniel: My god…what the hell are they doing?
Netaro: They’re doing a butler roleplay…I wanted to join in on the fun but Ryui promised me some scary things when I tried to.
Yodaka: Fufu, they make for quite the heartwarming sight.
Daniel: I’m getting out of here…all this cutesy shit is making me feel sick.
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Toi: Wow, I’m stuffed ♪
Ryui: I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed yourself.
Oh…hold still.
Toi: (Is there something wrong?)
Ryui: Your hair is disheveled. I’ll fix it for you.
Toi: (Ani-sama’s hands feel so nice in my hair.)
Ryui: There, now you’re even lovelier.
Toi: Am I?
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Ryui: Absolutely. If anyone dared to speak ill of your fairness, I’d eliminate them for you myself. Though, I can’t imagine anyone like that even exists.
Now then, shall we return to our room? Would you be interested in the two of us continuing with that drama you wanted to watch?
Toi: You’ll watch a romance drama with me, Ani-sama!? Okay, let’s go!
Ryui: I couldn’t allow for someone as precious as you to walk, Toi-sama. Please hop onto my back.
Toi: You’ll carry me…!?
Ryui: Of course, up you get.
Toi: Yaay ♪
(I actually get to have Ani-sama’s back all to myself…fufu, I really am blessed.)
I love you, Ani-sama.
Ryui: I love you too.
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Ryui: Toi-sama, say ‘A~h’, 
Toi: A~h…nomnom.
Daniel: No way, those two are still at it?
Nagi: It would seem so.
Yodaka: I suppose this must be a day-long affair.
Netaro: It’s the worst when those two get sucked into their own little world. C’mon, pay some attention to meee~
Toi: Ehehe, Netaro-san, it’d be nice if you could experience Ani-sama’s butler service too, it’s just…
I’m sorry, but he’s all mine today.
Ryui: That’s right, Yowa. Quit tryin' to get involved.
Toi, what would you like to eat next?
Toi: Hmm, some lasagna sounds nice!
Ryui: I’ll bring you a serving right away.
Toi: I won’t be able to stop eating if you’re the one feeding me, Ani-sama. What if I get chubby?
Ryui: You’d continue to be cuter than any other if you were chubby, Toi-sama.
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Nagi: …It must be nice to have someone you can do stuff like that with.
Yodaka: Fufu, I imagine it's rare to come across such a companion.
Daniel: This mushy-gushy stuff is killing me…I think I’m good on this butler schtick for a while…
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dimsummy · 11 months ago
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Been reading L4mps, my attempt at drawing them.(?)
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dimsummy · 11 months ago
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toguro room based on this post
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dimsummy · 11 months ago
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toguro room based on this post
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dimsummy · 1 year ago
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Take me home, go down the road we know Feel the wind as we're going, I like spending these moments with you
i'm now more active at my twitter (@__paaaatchieee) when i revisited persona series and eventually fell in love again. do give me a visit if you want see more of my shippy art!
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dimsummy · 1 year ago
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please, the way shinjiro's and ken's brother-like relationship is portrayed in midsummer knight's dream is making me cry.
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dimsummy · 1 year ago
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here, you deserve this tiny shinji for hanging in there. 🤍
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dimsummy · 1 year ago
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twisted wartegland with the leech bros <3
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dimsummy · 1 year ago
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shinji was always looking after ken
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dimsummy · 1 year ago
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please, the way shinjiro's and ken's brother-like relationship is portrayed in midsummer knight's dream is making me cry.
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