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was thinking about that animation project centered on Penelope, the odypen refs were cute

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jinshi becoming the emperor is a popular ending that some fans want. however, while i do see the appeal, i'm still actively against it, and the reasons most fans give for why he shouldn't become emperor feel a bit lacking.

it's always:

he's insecure

he's horrible at delegating tasks

he's too kind, and the emperor's role would force him to act against his morals, and the weight of it all would eventually kill him emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically.

BUT i have yet to see anyone else bring up jinshi's line in LN 13, where he explicitly states that the reason he is not interested in the throne is because he does not want to be in a position where NO ONE CAN STAND BESIDE HIM—not even the empress.

while most of the listed reasons are correct, i feel this one holds the most importance. not just because it came directly from jinshi himself, but because it speaks to who he is as a character and person. it's not solely because he dislikes the heavy responsibility that comes with ruling a nation, or he feels like he's lacking in many areas, but because he has a bleeding heart that longs for nothing more than a real, genuine connection with people all his life.

i once read in a reddit thread where someone made a distinction between the current emperor and jinshi. they said, ‘one is the son of heaven and the other is just a man.’ that sentence has stuck with me ever since.

jinshi is someone who has longed to be seen all his life. not as a celestial nymph or a heavenly being, but just a man—a human being who can be scarred, wounded, bruised, brought low, and show weakness. an emperor's position does not—cannot—allow any of that.

he works well when he's actively involved with the people he wants to help; he thrives when he sees his beloved apothecary getting to do what she loves, and he has no issues getting mocked and insulted if it means helping people in any way he can.

i just feel like jinshi has so much love to give. let him walk with the people he cares for deeply! let him be imperfect like everyone else! don't place him somewhere so high up, not even the love of his life can reach him.

i hope the author knows how to conclude his character, given how deliberately she's been writing him. jinshi is undoubtedly a great leader, but i don't think he will ever become a great emperor.

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L. V., excerpts from a past life

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CATEGORY IS...

Songs that could be related...

"Brick by Brick" by saynow and "All Me" by boysworld...

Both these songs have the same message, kinda like a letter to their exes new girl, letting her know, or just telling her...

'he's so good to you, I made him that way, he was actually a really horrible partner before, so you're welcome'

Boysworld was a girlgroup that disbanded last year, it's members were Makhyli, Queenie, Elana, Olivia and Lilian. They released "All me" in 2021...

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KISS OF LIFE : LOSE YOURSELF

Kiss of life is a Koerean girlgroup under S2 entertainment comprising of four members, Natty, Julie, Haneul and Belle...

They made their debut in 2023 with their EP titled "Kiss of Life" that featured solo songs from all members and two tracks with all four girls. Last year they dropped an EP titled "Lose Yourself"...

Get loud - 7/10

R.E.M - 7/10

Chemistry - 7/10

Igloo - 8/10

Too many Alex - 7/10

Back to me - 8/10

No one but us - 8/10

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Can't believe I forgot yo post this....

HAPPY MAMMA MIA DAY 💖, to all who celebrate...

(Belated)...

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ironheart has so much queer subtext that goes unnoticed. why did natalie casually say she used to sing love songs with riri in gary’s car? out of all songs to represent them they go with 03 BONNIE AND CLYDE BY BEYONCÉ AND JAYZ?? LMFAO???

nat saying riri would sing jay’s parts of the song specifically is especially crazy. even if I’m potentially wrong how else am i supposed to interpret that 😭 they were calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend.

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JOEY KING!!!

When I say this look surprised me, like I have never expected her to eat this hard, she looked so good, and she was on theme...

I never noticed before but green really is her colour, just complements her so well...

I need to find out who her hair stylist is, beutiful work...

I particularly love the details on the suit, they kinda remind me of tiny mirrors, does anyone else see it...

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GROUP THERAPY/PARTYOF2 : THE ADDENDUM- I WAS MATURE FOR MY AGE BUT I WAS STILL A CHILD

Group therapy was a band composed of three members, Jadagrace, Coy Stewart, and Tyrel Jackson Williams. All three members have credits as child actors, Jada on "The Jadagrace show", Coy as Troy on "Bella and the bulldogs" and Tyrel as Leo on "Labrats". They are now known as Partyof2 after the separation with Tyrel Jackson...

They released their 3rd album as a group of three last year titled "The Addendum- I was mature for my age but I was still a child"...

Track 1 - 7/10

American Psycho - 8/10

Smiles - 7/10

Lightspeed - 8/10

How i'm feeling - 7/10

That's my check - 8/10

Nasty - 8/10

HOT! - 8/10

Club song - 7/10

Peak - 7/10

Trunkpoppers.com - 8/10

Help pt 1 - 8/10

Help pt 2 - 7/10

Funkfest - 8/10

DYSBF - 8/10

Still alive - 7/10

I changed my mind - 7/10

GT - 7/10

Home Alone - 7/10

Pull up! - 7/10

Nasty (remix) ft Baby Tate - 8/10

Thank you so much - 7/10

1st Round Draft Pick Demo - 8/10

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— josé olivarez // natalie diaz

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TYLA!!!

I can't believe it's taken me this long to talk about this look...

She looked absolutely beutiful, I love how it's so simple but yet so gorgeous on her...

Her hair was also so beutiful it really put the entire look together...

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JASMINE CEPHAS JONES : PHOENIX

Jasmine Cephas Jones is an American singer and actress who is best known for her role as Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the very popular broadway musical "Hamilton"...

She released her debut albulast year titled "Phoenix" that takes the listener through what can be described as a phase of transformation and rebirth...

Although it is her debut album it is not her debut as a musical artist, she released an earlier EP tilted "Bluebird" in 2020...

I feel you (intro) - 7/10

Bad habits - 7/10

Baby I can't give you up - 8/10

Falling - 8/10

Brighter ft Kevin Garrett - 8/10

Come my way - 8/10

Can't keep loving you ft Josia Bassey - 8/10

Cali - 8/10

Your vibe ft Benjamin Earl Turner - 8/10

Fade In the water - 8/10

I love you - 8/10

J.O.Y - 8/10

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KATSEYE: BEUTIFUL CHAOS!!!

The EP is finally here, it's been out for a fee weeks now, I think and i've streamed it a few times (maybe a bit more than a few) and I really enjoyed it...

I think that my favourite thing is probably the versatility of the genres included, from Gnarly, to Gabriela, to MIA (definitely my favourite track), it all feels very fresh and non-repetitive...

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ALCHEMY OF SOULS!!!

Can't believe i'm admitting this to the outside world, but i'm watching this for the first time, I know, I know, blasphemy, don't judge me...

I mean its been on my list forever but i just finally got into it, and I love it so much, i'm still on season one though, so please no spoilers...

My favourite thing so far is probably all the different relationships and character dynamics and definitely all the magic and action too...