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ANE 158 or how to do character developments right

It's no news that I'm a big fan of Kato-sensei's writing [x][x][x] but the current arc is full of great examples that she specifically rocks dynamics between her characters. :D

Starting with the tumultuous friendship between Izumo and Shiemi that really blossomed throughout the story, ending on full sorority and support from one girl to the other.

But also Izumo's friendship with Shiemi helped her getting closer to the other members of the Exwires, which really gives a different vibe to Izumo's character compared to the beginning of the story.

Obviously, the fact that we targeted her family issues during the first Illuminati arc is also part of the explanation, but Sensei spent a lot of time giving focus to Izumo's developing friendships (and love of romance and drama haha) since then.

Then, we finally reached an understanding between Rin and Shiemi vis-à-vis their romantic feelings for each other and how they have so much on their shoulders and riding on who they are (origin wise) that it always takes a long time for them to fully confront each other, eyes to eyes.

Considering, where we started, with a bigger bond between Yukio and Shiemi than Shiemi and Rin, Kato ends up speaking throughout the story about youth pressure in a very adult world, but in the end, true feelings prevail and war matters less than love.

Rin even asking for consent, what a guy ! (◕‿◕✿)

Thanks Mephy for good advice for once !

(could have fooled me)

And lastly, the complex but beautifully heartwarming bond between Rin and Yukio. Personally, reading the chapter, I was particularly glad about two things.

First, Yukio realizing he's not jealous, because he's not in love with Shiemi (anymore ? never was ? it's probably hard to define) :

In my opinion, there has always been a genuine friendship between Yukio and Shiemi but, because Shiemi was his first real friend with whom he could be himself and with whom he found understanding, he put a lot expectations on how special it was to him, without realizing that what he needed was to find more friends to lean upon and share his burdens with (because, despite all his achievements, he's still 16).

So what Yukio probably mistook as romance was simply enjoying the friendship of someone who could appreciate who he truly was, when he was starting to immensely detest himself. In this chapter, after everything he went through, I'm very glad he realized that he's not hurt nor envious and that he can be happy for Rin and Shiemi, because he's a good guy.

Second thing, a part of me actually wonders whether or not Rin probably didn't understand what Shiemi was trying to say at first because inwardly, and probably unconsciously, he was scared it would hurt Yukio and their latest reconciliation :

But when Yukio told him "actually I'm not angry at all", Rin became emotionally available to finally truly listen to what Shiemi was trying to say (even if she did indeed try harder to confess to him, haha, good for her ! What a Queen !).

It's all up in the air, but I enjoy this idea that Rin was scared to understand what Shiemi meant if that led to more conflict with Yukio, because sibling love is different but as important as romantic love, and Rin was never going to be happy if it came at the cost of Yukio's own happiness (again, they're 16 and they went through a lot).

It's like, for a chapter or two, the battle against Satan going berserk and the Illuminati doesn't matter anymore. Well done, as always, Kato-sensei !

To quote Izumo & Mephy:

they're such a #mood

And very important last panel :

#cuties

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"Kamiki? What's up?"

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More edits of them <3

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Ryuumo in the Kyoto arc~

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There will always be tension between them 👀🔥

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Bonizumo/Ryuumo Week 2024 Day 2 ~ Study Break

You know the way Ryuuji always looks at her in silence?

Yeah.

I wanted to depict that here.

He is there, looking at her still thinking about her studies and other stuff when they were supposed to go get something to eat but he doesn't like interrupting her when she's deep in her thoughts. So he just quietly and happily, enjoys looking at her~ before he brings her back from her mind and they go together to clear their minds with some snacks.

Decided to make a drawing for this day. I don't rlly like sharing my art here, I usually draw for another fandom but since this is the Ryuumo Week, I guess is time to break my made up rules and celebrate them.

It was a quick drawing I started yesterday in the afternoon, lol, so is just kinda there but I still liked the vibes. Congrats to them~!

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Bonizumo Week 2024

Day 2. Study break

Sometimes the study breaks are totally unplanned~

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Hello everyone and Welcome to Bonizumo Week 2024!!!

Today is Day 1 - Height Difference!!! I struggle to think about what to draw for this day because I do loved the height difference between Izumo and Bon but I do not know how to translate it into an art piece. Took me so many trials and errors to get me to make this composition.

I always figured that Izumo, while brave, do not like to be in high places so I decided to drew her while being a bit composed, she is still clearly nervous being piggy back on Bon. Of course, Bon will be careful and he makes sure that Izumo is doing fine. But he cannot resist how cute and brave Izumo is despite being a tad scared of heights.

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BonIzumo Week 2024

Day 1. Height difference

"Cause effect"

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Bonizumo/Ryuumo Week 2024 Day 1 ~ Height Difference

I kinda take these prompts literally, so what better way of seeing their height difference than by watching this moment?

But this time with some very nice background and ambience~

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Smol but rugged

Tall but delicate

With such a solid height difference - funny scenarios are bound to happen~

Let's imagine them all during the Day 1 of #BonIzumoWeek2024

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Are you ready?

BonIzumo Week 2024 starts TOMORROW!

☁️ Let's keep the good stuff coming!🐉

P.S. Please, make sure to tag all your contributions with #BonizumoWeek and/or @bonizumoweek so we won't miss your post 💫

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｡* 🐉 REMINDER POST ☁️ *｡

This weekend was really kind to bonizumo nation, so I hope you caught the excitement because-

BONIZUMO WEEK STARTS IN A WEEK!

It's still not too late to join the ride~

For more info, please, check our pinned post!

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My sweet Yukio, he will get a ton of protagonism here and ohboy I’m in for it~!!!

I am so ready for the drama drama, detective case of the True Cross with Ryuuji and Lewin ohMy!!

My sweet baby Yukio I’m cryingggggg

The way this scene made me scream when I read it in the manga, I CANNOT

Good ol’ Rinshi. Amazing. (Ryuuji looks so good icant bYE)

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH

My baby </3

I will protect you little one…

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｡* 🐉 REMINDER POST ☁️ *｡

Time surely flies fast. Now when the new anime season is so close, don't forget that Bonizumo Week 2024 is also coming up in 1 month~

Join us - October 14th – 20th! More information about the event - in our pinned post!

If you have any questions, feel free to use our ask box! We're looking forward to your feedback 💫

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｡* 🐉 REMINDER POST ☁️ *｡

Since a new AoEx teaser just dropped and the balcony scene was confirmed-

Isn't it a perfect time to remind that Bonizumo Week 2024 is coming up in 2 months~

Join us - October 14th – 20th! More information about the event - in our announcement post!