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Nothing cures my heart more than watching Mr. Feeny giving advice.

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Just noticed the parallel's between Robby and Tory, in season 1 Robby did the all valley and trained by himself after Daniel stopped. And now it’s Tory training for the all valley and doing it by herself.

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So if Sam didn’t drop out because of Kwon's death, I’m curious to see what excuse they’re gonna use for why she does end up dropping out without making it seem unrealistic, unfair, and a plot device. It’s probably gonna be Robby got knocked out and there’s no way for Miyagi-Do to catch up on points so they forfeit by default, which would means everyone goes back to Cobra Kai for the sake of the tournament.

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The moment Robby became captain and Tory’s mom died, I already knew from that moment Robby and Sam had no chance in winning the Sekai Takai.

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Justice for Sam honestly because I know she’s tired of being caught up in relationship drama atp like give her a damn break and better story arcs PLEASE.

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The writers reduced a lot of the lessons the characters learned in previous seasons. INCLUDING TORY. I’m genuinely surprised no one really noticed this? From season 4, Amanda has been there for her even when Tory refused her help. Giving Tory advice about letting people in to help her which Tory eventually does and actually gets help for her and her family. We see her continued this journey in season 5 too, with her being hesitant to let in other people but eventually does when she sees the damage it’s causing others. She finally turns to Sam along with the rest of the Miyagi-Do’s and tells them the truth. And she sees the positive effects of this, with them helping her in return. Even after she and Robby broke up, he still helped her. So I’m not sure why this season they reduced that lesson and whole arc she had from 4-5.

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Really wish the CK writers had written Sam and Robby’s friendship this season a little better. Instead of her being against him, I feel that they should’ve had more in common especially with the stress of being captain and the imbalance they both faced in the tournaments. Sam of all people should’ve understood Robby freezing up in various sections of the tournament since she had similar reactions in season 3 when struggling with her ptsd. It would’ve been a nice little development to their friendship as well as her leadership. Since she truly did want the best for her team and care about Robby and what he was going through with Tory.

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I think the CK writers were more focused on the action and shock value this season rather than the writing because a lot of it doesn’t make sense or really holds up that much? Like there’s still so many questions left unanswered and I know the final part is coming out next month but I feel like it won’t really answer them that much. Especially not with five 30 minute episodes. I feel like a lot of the depth just went away? Like with Robby, Sam, Miguel, Hawk, Demitri, and even Tory to some extent.

A lot of the character development and previous plots really goes down the drain this season. Since they have already been addressed in previous seasons AND SOLVED. It’s like they keep writing the characters to repeat a lot of mistakes and conflicts they already did.

I know Robby has been off balanced because of what happened with Tory but besides that, all he’s done this season is lose constantly and be bad-mouthed by so many characters. His relationships are just gone completely, no interactions with Kenny. No heart to hearts with Miguel or Johnny or even Daniel at all. He’s just completely on his own for the entirety of part 2.

With Johnny and Daniel, the arguing and fighting. They already know it throws their students off balance and creates an air of tension between them. Yet they do it anyway even though in late season 4 and season 5, they came to an understanding yet they reduce back to their fighting anyways?

With Sam, she is one of the most skilled and balanced fighters with Robby and Miguel. In season 4 and 5, she finally started listening to her own instincts and make her own decisions in both her personal life and karate. Yet now she needs Johnny and Daniel again to help her with discovering what fighting styles to use? She also with Robby, doesn’t do anything this season but serves as a catalyst for other people’s stories which sucks because they’re both supposed to be the captains but we never see them actually be captains. Like what happened to the Sam who took charge in season 3 when Miyagi-Do’s were being bullied? Surely if Miyagi-Do’s were losing in tournaments (some divisions that she was definitely qualified in) I feel that she would step up just like she did in previous seasons.

Miguel is fine for the most part but I do wish he had a better understanding for Robby’s emotions, like I know he was upset about Stanford. But I wish instead of him having that convo with Johnny, I wish he had the convo with Robby himself opening up to Miguel about the whole thing or just Miguel having a better heart to heart with him.

Overall this season has been good so far but not as great as the other seasons in terms of character writing. I feel that season 6 has been more action focused rather than character focused and wrapping up the character’s stories and setting up their endings.

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For those who think Zuko's pony hairstyle was ugly, it wasn’t really the haircut that was ugly. Before the Agni Kai, it was subjectively good and he had a hairline and he was attractive to most. During the Agni Kai, his father burned his face and most likely some of his hair, giving him the scar. Thus making him unappealing. So it’s not really the hairstyle that makes it unappealing but what his father did to him and the abuse he endured.

The hair is symbolizing the father’s abuse and control on Zuko. Thus why the ponytail is deemed as ugly—and when he cuts his hair and lets it grow (symbolizing him breaking free from the abuse and control) it’s more natural and appealing to viewers now.

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Flowers are my therapy🌺

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POV: you spend your entire day making buttons

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Kaz Brekker: Consumed by Darkness🖤 - Light

I could tell there was something stressing him out. The vein on his forehead was pulsing, the way he shut his eyes, I stopped talking. Clearly the plan wasn’t on his mind right now.

“If I’m so dark then why are you here?” He spoke up in a tired voice. Was this question on his mind all day? Where was this even coming from?

“What?” I asked, confused. I mean was this really the best time to ask such a question? I’d expect this from Jesper but not from you. The longer I stared at him, the more I realized he was avoiding eye contact with me.

He stayed quiet for a few moments before taking a breath. “I heard you talking to Jesper about how dark and untrustworthy I am.” He said. I could tell he was trying his best to not show any emotions or frustrations. But him trying not to show it, only made it more present. Had that truly upset him?

A part of me wanted to chuckle at the thought of him caring about my judgment but I held back. Because I knew it was far from the truth. “I never said that Kaz Brekker.” I responded, my eyes lying heavy on him and his movements.

He stared off at the gamblers, trying to focus but I knew he was curious. He nodded at Jesper who was dominating in a game of poker. “Yes you did.” He said with a slightly twitch coming from that vein on his forehead.

“No you assumed that’s what I meant. I mean that there are people like Pekka and there are people that are like Jesper and there are people that are like you, Kaz Brekker. Those who are dark, those who are light, and those who are light but are consumed by the darkness.” I spoke in a quiet tone as more yelling pursued, drinks flying around in the air, splashing unlucky folk who were around.

I could hear his slight scoff and for the first time since we’ve been here, he finally looked at me. "Is that what you think I am? Consumed by darkness?" He asked, clearly annoyed but much calmer, the vein slowly becoming less apparent.

I nodded. "Yeah, I heard about you all the time in the fairytales my mom told me and my siblings." I spoke, making my way over to the bar to get a better look at Jesper, who noticed the intensity of conversation that was transpiring between me and Kaz.

I grabbed one of the drinks from the bartender. Why were you so caught up with what I said? Especially since you still have yet to trust me. I felt his cane holding down my wrist, preventing me from consuming my drink. I wasn’t sure if he wanted to talk or just wanted to prevent me from drinking. "Well what am I? The hero? The villain?" He persisted.

"Neither. You’re the antihero."

"So neither light."

"Or dark." I responded, finally removing his cane and finished my drink. Our eyes met and I gave him a slight smile before walking away, giving him a pat on the back.

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Kaz Brekker: Consumed by Darkness🖤 - Proposition

“I need for you to join my crew. We need a Grisha to help with a foreclosed mission.” The tone of his voice was already well established. He’s cold, greedy, and forward. The type of guys I’ve been surrounded by most of my life.

Only this time was I needed or wanted for that matter.

When I looked back into his cold, dark, piercing eyes did I see it. The difference in him and those men. I took a glance around his office then over at Jesper, the one who bought me in. The contrast was clear between them. It only confirmed what I had been speculating. Kaz was the type of guy to exchange a favor for a favor.

I narrowed my eyes slightly, they were heavily locked onto his cane. The second difference was how I felt. With those men on the ship, I felt suffocated. But in Kaz’s office, I strangely felt relaxed, watched, but relaxed. “I’m in.” I said, it wasn’t like I had much of a choice anyway.

A smile tugged at the corner of Jesper’s mouth before faulting. He walked closer, taking in my appearance, almost as if he wanted to get a read on my character. “That was a rather quick response. A little too quick for someone in your position.” He spoke, a bit of sarcasm yet uneasiness in his voice.

I took note of his sarcasm and the way he was staring at me, intrigued. How quick could a possible response be when your own life and freedom is in jeopardy. “Well I am human and I’m sure there’s a catch isn’t there Kaz Brekker?” I said in an indifferent tone, I didn’t bother to hide my judgment or annoyance for either men.

I could hear Jesper stifle out a laugh before Kaz gave him a look and he retorted back to his usual smirk and kept quiet.

Kaz rolled his eyes, taking a long pause before staring at me. He set his pen down and leaned forward in his seat. “How do I know you won’t turn?” “How do I know for sure I can trust someone like you?” He spoke, his voice filled with disdain and a clear resentment.

But oddly enough, the resentment didn’t falter towards me but to the situation. Even more weird, he didn’t say we. I took a look at Jesper then back at Kaz, he didn’t trust anyone, did he?

I leaned forward, placing a hand on his desk. “That’s the thing, you don’t. How do I know you won’t just cut me off after I help you?” I clapped back, almost matching his tone. I didn’t want to be some pushover but really, I was in no position to talk back

He looked at me, his eyes piercing yet intrigued almost as if he saw a challenge. “That’s the thing. You don’t.” He said coldly, I was unsure whether or not that was sarcasm and a means to mock what I said. Or he was being truthful.

I had a feeling that it was both.

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Kaz Brekker: Consumed by Darkness🖤

When he talks, all he does is stare deep into the soul, focusing on your every move, your every breath, your every movement, even the little twitches. I wouldn’t be surprised if Kaz Brekker could read thoughts.

But this time, it was my turn to stare.

His hair was messy as usual, he looked like a madman, only, his eyes were stuck on everyone else, I noticed him gripping tightly onto his cane.

He was so focused on this mission, I remember Jesper telling me about how they had serious business to attend to back in Ketterdam.

His shoulders lowered as well as his gaze. It began to shift, from the guards, to the guest, to the wall, to me.

As cold as his stare was, I could see through it. There was sadness but overall anger behind his eyes.

What did Pekka do to you Kaz Brekker?

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Nanami’s POV: Bread & Bliss🥐💛

Messes in the kitchen, flour everywhere, bread filling the air, love pultruding and blossoming.

Her eyes the same shade as the glazed crust of the croissants she had on the cake stand. Her hair, her curls were large and beautiful, complimenting her entire face, having a personality of its own.

Her laughter filled the room, it sent shivers down my spine constantly endlessly, it made me weak in my knees. Her smile was the only thing that stayed on my mind. Her beautiful smile lighting up each and every room, every customer’s day, every darkness I had in me. Making me forget all about it and focused on what I felt for her. That feeling that I loved so much.

The feeling of joy. The feeling of life. The feeling of serendipity.

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Serendipity(n.): “Finding someone special, you weren’t looking for. If it happens by chance then it will have a good outcome.”

And that sweet, sweet feeling of Bread & Bliss.

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I could hear Cole laughing as he removed my hand from my forehead, I was confused until he pointed at my hand. I joined in the laughter as I realized that I just got paste onto my forehead. “Sorry, I’m just really not having the—“

“Best day.” Cole smiled as he stood up and held his hand out to me. I stared at his hand then up at him, I never been more grateful to have someone who stood by me at my lowest.

Were we friends now? Could we be friends? Did he see something in me? What could he possibly see in me that I didn’t? Whatever was the reason, I didn’t feel alone, it didn’t feel forced, it was something that I actually got to do and wanted to do.

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Day at the playground🤗💕