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[Image ID: A large digital drawing, in the style of the Haikyuu official art with all the characters, with Nekoma and Karasuno playing a volleyball match, and all other teams watching on. This drawing is fanart for Something You Make Bloom, a Bungou Stray Dogs volleyball au fic written by @doppopoetry. It depicts two teams, Busou Kanagawa (the Agency) and Naka Akuyaku (the Mafia), playing avolleyball match against each other, while all the other characters look on. /End ID]

Happy 1 year anniversary to the fic that has consumed my every waking hour! I really cannot recommend SYMB to you guys enough because it's truly such a good fic. The way @doppopoetry molds the plot of BSD to fit, of all things, high school volleyball, is sooo masterful. I'm so honored to have been part of the SYMB journey and I can't wait to see where the story goes ^^

Close ups with more detailed IDs, as well as the artwork this is referenced off of below the cut!

[Image ID: A closeup of the bottom left portion of the drawing above. It depicts the Naka Akuyaku volleyball team's side of the net. The team wears black and deep red uniforms, with black flames along the rim of the shorts and red flames across the sleeves. There is a red to black gradient going from the shorts to the shirt, and a red "V" on the chest, which houses their number.

At the net, on the right of the image, Chuuya and Kajii are coming down from a jump to attempt to block the ball. Chuuya looks frustrated, while Kajii grins.

In the far part of the court, on the left of the drawing, Higuchi has just clumsily received the ball, grimacing. Behind her, Tachihara and Gin are also ready to receive.

Behind Chuuya, Akutagawa is glaring at Higuchi fumbling the ball. /End ID]

[Image ID: A closeup of the bottom right side of the drawing. It depicts the Busou Kanagawa High team on the other side of the net, as well as the coaches for all of the teams. The Busou Kanagawa volleyball uniform is light blue, with dark blue stripes down the sides of the shirts and the shorts and dark blue letters.

At the net, Dazai and Kunikida are coming down from a successful set and spike, Dazai having set the ball and Kunikida spiked it. They are both grinning widely. Behind them, Atsushi, Kenji, and Tanizaki are all in various stages of running and jumping. Kenji and Tanizaki are smiling, while Atsushi looks concerned.

Behind them, Kyouka stares intensely, ready to receive. She is wearing the libero uniform, with inverted colors.

Off the court in the upper right side of the image, the coaches watch the game. All wear their canon outfits except for Mori. From left to right: Melville smokes a pipe, Fukuchi leans forward, looking amused, Fukuzawa has his arms crossed and a contemplative expression on his face, Hirotsu leans on his cane, and Mori grins with his hands together, wearing a red tracksuit. /End ID]

[Image ID: A closeup of the middle left of the drawing, which depicts the scoreboard. The score is "20 for Kanagawa, 21 for Naka High" the school names are in all caps, and they are in the 2nd set. It is manned by Shousaku on the left and Rokuzou on the right, both depicted as elementary aged kids. /End ID]

[Image ID: A closeup of the middle of the canvas, showing the bench and the referee's stand. Aya stands on the referee's stand, looking shocked at the action on the court. On the bench are Kouyou, Haruno, and Yosano. Q stands behind them, wearing the Naka Akuyaku volleyball uniform. Kouyou wears the Naka High School uniform, which consists of a black blazer with red trim and a black skirt with red checkers. Haruno and Yosano both wear the Kanagawa High School uniform, which consists of a dark brown blazer, a blue bow, and a potato brown skirt. Haruno has two blue lines on her sleeves and skirt, denoting her a 2nd year, while Yosano has 3. Q looks excited, Kouyou looks worried, gripping her legs, Haruno claps and smiles, and Yosano leans forward, contemplating. /End ID]

[Image ID: A closeup of the upper left part of the drawing. It depicts the Flags, Shunzen, and Bram. The Flags and Shunzen are all young adults, while Bram is a high schooler. From left to right:

Lippmann wears a turtleneck and coat, his hair longer than canon. He smiles, looking over at the others. Piano Man leans against the railing, looking over at Lippmann and grinning. His hair is linger, tied back into a ponytail. He wears a black suit and white gloves. Doc is sitting, one arm dangling over the railing. He wears a lab coat and glasses. He rests his cheek on his hand, grinning over at Albatross, who is leaning over the railing and yelling animatedly at the game happening down below. He wears an open orange tracksuit, a whistle hanging from his neck. His roots are growing in brown. He wears sunglasses. Iceman stands behind Doc and Albatross, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. He wears a white buttonup, a red tie tucked into the front pocket. He is smoking a cigarette.

Shunzen is cupping his cheeks with one hand, smiling fondly below at his brother. He wears a white buttonup with the sleeves rolled up, and is in a wheelchair. Bram wears a frilly white blouse with long sleeves and a dark purple vest. He yawns, not watching the game. /End ID]

[Image ID: The upper middle left of the drawing. It depicts the rest of the Minami Enjeruhanta team (which includes Bram), as well as Lovecraft and Steinbeck. They are all wearing the Minami International High School uniform, which consists of a white gakuran top with lavender detailing, and olive green pants and hats, which only Tecchou, Jouno, and Sigma wear. Teruko wears the girl's uniform, which has a white over-jacket with green cuffs and detailing. Tecchou, Jouno, and Teruko have dark purple aiguillettes over their left shoulders. From left to right:

Nikolai grins, tossing an arm over Fyodor's shoulder, while Fyodor watches the game with amusement, his hands together. Nikolai wears a white medical eyepatch over his right eye, while Fyodor wears his ushanka.

Tecchou leans against the railing, staring off into the distance. Beside him, Jouno smiles, mimicking his pose. Jouno wears sunglasses.

Sigma stands, looking concernedly over at Lovecraft, about to get Teruko's attention. Teruko leans against the railing, watching the game with deep concentration.

Lovecraft looms over everyone else, his skin slightly greyish. Steinbeck is pointing something on the court out to him. He is not looking, staring off into the distance. Lovecraft wears the Kouhoku Exchange School uniform, a yellow double-breasted coat with pink trim and pink cuffs. Steinbeck, leaning against the railing and talking to Lovecraft, wears the pink undershirt of the uniform, as well as suspenders and a brown hat. /End ID]

[Image ID: The upper middle right part of the drawing. It depicts the rest of the Kogano no Girudo team, all wearing the Kouhoku school uniform, as well as Ranpo, who wears the Busou Kanagawa volleyball uniform. From left to right:

Francis leans over Louisa, talking to her while watching the game. His pants are yellow. Louisa watches him, writing down notes. She has a brown shawl draped over her shoulders.

Lucy watches the Busou Kanagawa side of the game, cupping her cheeks in her hands with a dopey smile. She wears the pink undershirt and a brown vest.

Mark smiles and watches the game on the Naka Akuyaku side, leaning against the railing with his arms crossed. He wears the pink undershirt and only one suspender.

Margaret sits in a wheelchair, arguing with Hawthorne, who is pushing her wheelchair. She wears the girl's version of the uniform, which buttons opposite to the boy's. She also wears a matching yellow straw hat with a pink bow. Hawthorne argues with her, pushing up his glasses. His pants are brown, the usual uniform color.

Poe looks over at Ranpo, startled by his presence. He wears a double-layered cape/capelet over his Kouhoku uniform. Ranpo smiles slyly, watching the game. /End ID]

[Image ID: The upper right part of the drawing. It depicts, from left to right:

Naomi, wearing the Kanagawa High School uniform, with 1 stripe on her sleeve. She wears a tan vest under her blazer. Both her arms are up, cheering with a big smile on her face.

Katai, a young adult, hiding behind the railing, only his head and hands showing. His expression is worried.

Yokomizo, mimicking Naomi, his arms up in a cheer. He wears a school uniform that consists of a mandarin-collared white shirt, a yellow cardigan, and green hakama. Beside him, Mushitarou, wearing the Minami International uniform, has his head in his hands.

Sasaki, leaning against the railing and smiling slightly. She wears a sailor style navy school uniform with white detailing, and a white sailor hat.

Ango, a young adult, wearing a grey double-breasted suit, his arms crossed.

Shirase and Yuan, both teens, wearing sunglasses--Shirase also wears a hat. Both turn to look at Verlaine, who stares at them, also wearing sunglasses. He is on video call with Rimbaud, who is barely visible. Verlaine, a young adult, wears his canon outfit. Shirase leans against the wall with his arms crossed uncomfortably. Yuan's roots are coming back brown. /End ID]

[Image ID: Haikyuu official art depicting every single team in Haikyuu. In the middle, Nekoma and Karasuno are playing a game of volleyball. All around them, the other teams watch. The above artwork is heavily referenced from this. /End ID]

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kanagawa high school ids (character profiles :3)

the art is by my sister !! <3

these are related to the fic something you make bloom, please consider giving it a read

[Image description: 11 images featuring the same id template. there is a title at the top reading either "teacher id" or "student id". On the left is a box containing a digitally drawn profile of the character with a turquoise blue background and underneath states their name and class. On the right is a turquoise box listing details of their character.

The first is Fukuzawa Yukichi's. The details are as follows: Former professional volleyball player, Current literature teacher. Age: 45. Birthday: January 10. Club: Volleyball (Teacher Adviser/Coach). Likes: Cats, Beef hot pot, Tea, Equality. Dislikes: Feudalism, Violence. Hobbies: Charity work, befriending cats. He is drawn staring wide-eyed at the camera and his face is in a slight frown almost as if he was startled by the photo being taken but is trying to hide it. He has subtle eye bags, wrinkles and stubble.

The second is Kunikida Doppo's. He is in Class 3A. Age: 17. Birthday: August 30. Club: Volleyball (Captain). Likes: His schedules, Taking notes, Seared tataki bonito, Volleyball. Dislikes: Unplanned events, Authority, Being unable to play volleyball. Hobbies: Cooking, Fishing, Volleyball. He is drawn looking serious. The roots of his hair are growing in.

The third is Dazai Osamu's. He is in Class 3C. Age: 17. Birthday: June 19. Club: Volleyball (Vice Captain). Likes: Crab, MSG, Lying, Bugging Kunikida. Dislikes: Pain, Dogs, Chuuya. Hobbies: Suicide (but it is crossed out), Being a nuisance. His tongue is out and he winks at the camera producing a star emote as a result.

The fourth is Edogawa Ranpo's. He is in Class 3B. Age: 17. Birthday: October 21. Club: Volleyball, Likes: Sweets, Logical thinking, Praise. Dislikes: Common sense, Useless knowledge, Sweating, Laundry. Hobbies: Examining true crime, Eating sweets. He's drawn smiling with a lollipop in his mouth. His eyes are closed.

The fifth is Yosano Akiko's. She is in Class 3A. Age: 17. Birthday: December 7. Club: Volleyball. Likes: Eel, Flowers, Surgery videos, Blood. Dislikes: Male chauvinism, Playing volleyball. Hobbies: Reading medical records, Learning about miraculous medical recovery. She is drawn looking away from the camera, disinterested.

The sixth is Tanizaki Jun'ichiro's. He is in Class 2A. Age: 16. Birthday: July 24. Club: Volleyball. Likes: Conger eel, Chinese food, Plushies, Cats. Dislikes: Earthquakes, Being called on in class, Being noticed. Hobbies: Arcade games. He looks at the camera, smiling. Though there is no light in his eyes, he looks rather kind.

Seventh is Haruno Kirako. She is in Class 2A. Age: 16. Birthday: September 12. Club: Volleyball (Manager). Likes: Tea, Her pet cat. Dislikes: Raising her voice, Hobbies: Sudoku, Photography. She is drawn with an awkward smile.

Eighth is Nakajima Atsushi. He is in Class 2B. Age: 16. Birthday: May 5. Club: Tennis (Former), Volleyball. Likes: Chazuke, Cats, The Kanagawa Volleyball club. Dislikes: Himself, The orphanage he grew up in, Swimming, Hobbies: Menial labour (for money), Reading. He is drawn in terrible alarm, pupils tiny, eyes wide, mouth agape, as though he was thouroughly startled.

Ninth is Miyazawa Kenji's. He is in Class 1B. Age: 15. Birthday: August 27. Club: Volleyball, Gardening (sole member). Likes: Animals, Tempura soba, Bird song, Eating with Fukuzawa-sensei and Ranpo-senpai, His friends, Everyone. Dislikes: Arguments, Bad soil, Being unable to help. Hobbies: Farming. He is drawn with a big grin, eyes round and full of light, he has a slight gap between his two front teeth and some dirt on his shoulder.

Tenth is Tanizaki Naomi's. She is in Class 1A. Age: 15. Birthday: March 26. Club: Pop culture. Likes: Jun’ichirou, Getting her way. Dislikes: That she isn’t allowed to watch the volleyball team practice, Time apart from Jun’ichirou. Hobbies: Spending time with Jun’ichirou, Reading magazines. She is drawn smiling widely.

Finally is Izumi Kyouka's. She is in Class 1B. Age: 15. Birthday: November 4. Club: Volleyball. Likes: Rabbits, Tofu, Hydrangeas, Ghosts. Dislikes: Dogs, Thunder, The dark. Hobbies: Helping her sister, Drawing. She is drawn with wide eyes and a small upside down v mouth sort of like a rabbit's. /End Image Description]

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everyone please meet the volleyball team of Kanagawa High School!

thank you @silvercrane14 for working so hard on these and for the id

[id: A traditional marker drawing of the Kanagawa High volleyball team. They are all lined up, wearing their high school uniforms (except for Fukuzawa). The uniform consists of a white button up, a pale brown vest, a royal blue bow-style necktie, a dark brown blazer, and potato brown pants for the boys, or a matching skirt for the girls. The blazers and pants have blue lines on the ends, marking the grade of the wearer. They wear brown loafers, except for Jun'ichirou and Kenji.

Haruno stands at the end of the line, smiling over at Kyouka. She wears black tights and has her blazer buttoned all the way up. Her blazer and skirt have two blue lines, making her a second year.

Kyouka wears a white headband and white flower-shaped hairties. She also has white socks. She wears her blazer buttoned, and the blazer and skirt have one line, making her a first year.

Atsushi stands nervously, hands together in front of his body. He wears all of his uniform pieces, but his pants are too short. He has two lines, making him a second year.

Next come Naomi and Jun'ichirou. Naomi clings to her brother, looking past him at Kenji, who is chatting amicably. She wears her blazer unbuttoned, showing off her vest. She has white socks, and only one line on her uniform. Jun'ichirou wears the white buttonup, but no necktie, vest, or blazer. Instead he wears a yellow sweater that falls off his shoulder and matches his yellow sneakers. His pants have two lines. He has several hairclips. He is looking at Kenji.

Kenji is talking animatedly to the siblings. He wears the white buttonup with an unbuttoned vest, but no blazer or necktie. His shoes are red sneakers, and his pants have one line.

Next comes Fukuzawa, who wears an outfit similar to his canon outfit, a dark green yukata. Slung over his shoulders is a green haori with gold trim.

He is looking over at Yosano, who holds a stack of papers close to her chest, leaning towards Fukuzawa. She wears grey opaque tights under her skirt, and has her blazer open, revealing her vest. She wears a golden butterfly hairpin. She has three stripes on her skirt and blazer.

Next to her, Ranpo leans back, both eyes closed and a lollipop in his mouth. He wears the vest, but no necktie or blazer. He has an additional dark brown newsboy-style hat. He has three stripes on his pants.

Next comes Dazai, leaning against Kunikida and speaking with a grin. Similarly to Ranpo, he has no blazer or necktie, only a vest. He has bandages up his neck, and three lines on his pants.

Last is Kunikida, who listens to Dazai with one hand on his hip. He wears his school uniform properly, with the buttonup, the blazer, and the necktie. The blazer is buttoned up. He has three lines on his pants and blazer. /End ID]

close ups of everyone under the cut!

[Image ID: Four closeups of the previous drawings. The first depicts Haruno, Kyouka, and Atsushi. The second depicts Atsushi, Naomi, Jun'ichirou, and Kenji. The third shows Fukuzawa, Yosano, and Ranpo. The final one depicts Dazai and Kunikida. /End ID]

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[Image ID: A traditional drawing of the students and teachers of Kouhoku International High School in their uniforms. The characters stand in a straight line.

The uniform has distinct male and female versions. The girl's uniform consists of a pink shirt, a long pale yellow skirt, and a matching double-breasted jacket with leg of mutton style sleeves with exaggerated cuffs. The cuffs and buttons, along with trimming on the skirt and jacket, are pink. The boy's uniform consists of a pink buttonup shirt, brown pants with a pink hem, and a pale yellow jacket with pink trim that matches the girl's uniform. Both uniforms have dark brown boots.

Lucy stands with her arms crossed, facing away from the others. She wears the pink shirt and skirt, but has replaced the jacket with a brown vest.

Louisa looks curiously towards Fitzgerald. She wears the usual uniform, but has a brown shawl wrapped around her shoulders.

Fitzgerald stands confidently with his hands on his hips. He wears his pale yellow jacket with the collar flipped up, and his pants are yellow instead of brown. He wears light brown loafers.

Poe stands timidly with his hands together. He wears the usual uniform, with his pants tucked into taller boots. He also wears a cape with a built-in capelet.

Next comes Melville. He wears his typical canon outfit and holds a pipe in his hand.

Lovecraft stands awkwardly with his arms dangling in front of his body. He wears the typical brown pants, but his pale yellow jacket has been extended to trenchcoat length.

Mark grins, flashing a peace sign at the camera. He wears the typical brown pants and pink shirt, but his shirt is only half tucked in. He wears suspenders, with one pair dangling. He wears his canon shoes and a dramatic belt.

Hawthorne looks over at Margaret, pushing up his glasses. He wears the typical uniform, but also wears a grey turtleneck underneath.

Margaret is chewing Hawthorne out, her expression cross. She wears the typical girl's uniform, and has a matching sun hat--pale yellow with a pink ribbon.

Steinbeck smiles at the camera, one hand on his hip. He wears the pink shirt and brown pants, as well as a pair of suspenders and a brown newsboy style cap. /End ID]

Art and ID by @silvercrane14

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[Image ID: Three close-ups of the same drawings as above. The first depicts Lucy, Louise, and Fitzgerald. The second depicts Poe, Melville, and Lovecraft. The third depicts Mark, Hawthorne, Margaret, and Steinbeck. /End ID]

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[Image ID: A traditional marker drawing of Dazai and Chuuya, approximately age 13. Their arms are linked, Dazai has his free arm up as if in cheer and he is smiling widely. He has bandages all over his body including over his right eye. He wears a white shirt and black, red check plaid shorts, black socks and shoes. Chuuya has his free hand over his face, disgruntled. He wears a white shirt, red and black tie, a black vest with red accents, black and red check plaid shorts, white socks, and black shoes. /End ID]

junior high dazai and chuuya

art by @silvercrane14

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everyone please meet the volleyball team of Naka High School!

[Image ID: A traditional drawing of the students and teachers of Naka High School in their uniform. The characters stand in a straight line with minor personal variations to their uniforms.

Kyouka has her hair in pigtails with white flower hair ties. she also wears a white headband. She wears the standard girls uniform, a black blazer with red lining, a white shirt, a black and red striped tie, a black and red check plaid skirt and black dress shoes. She also wears light grey knee high socks. She stands with her hands behind her back.

Gin has their hair in a ponytail and wears a white face mask. They wear the male uniform consisting of a black blazer with red lining, white shirt, black and red striped tie, black and red check plaid pants and black shoes. they stand with their left foot forward, looking towards Akutagawa.

Akutagawa wears the male uniform with a white ruffle cravat instead of the tie. He stands with his arms crossed and a furrow in his brow.

Kajii wears the male uniform, wearing science goggles on the top of his head. He stands with his left hand on his hip and a smile.

Tachihara wears a bandaid on his nose, the blazer tied around his waist, does not wear a tie, has rips in his pants and wears white and red sneakers instead of dress shoes. He stands with his hands in his pockets.

Hirotsu wears a long brown coat with a red scarf, white shirt, black pants and black boots. He also has a cane and a monocle.

Mori stands smiling with his hands connected. He wears a matching black and red tracksuit set, white gloves and black sneakers.

Kouyou wears the standard girls uniform but with a calf length skirt. She holds a pink umbrella that she leans on like a cane.

Q wears the black blazer but with plain black shorts and a red scarf. They hold a strange doll.

Higuchi wears the standard girl's uniform.

Chuuya wears the standard boys uniform with no tie. He wears the blazer around his shoulders and rolls his pant legs up significantly. He wears white and red sneakers.

The second image is the same but kyouka is absent. /End ID]

art by @silvercrane14 <3

closeups of everyone under the cut!

[Image ID: Three close-ups of the same drawing as above. The first depicts Kyouka, Gin, Akutagawa, and Kajii. The second depicts Tachihara, Hirotsu, Mori, and Kouyou. The final one depicts Q, Higuchi, and Chuuya. /End ID]

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welcome to the 'something you make bloom' archive. blogs get messy so here we are. you can read 'something you make bloom' here

tag directory

characters are tagged by their most common name (as in dazai and kunikida are tagged with their last names whereas ranpo and chuuya are their first names because it is what theyre most commonly known by)

art -> #art and such

memes/jokes -> #memes and such

i will do my best to add ids to everything.

yay!!

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[id: a digital drawing of akutagawa from bsd. it is a coloured bust drawing, he wears a black blazer with red lining and a white tie. his hair on his left is tucked behind his ear revealing an earring. he looks blankly forward with an endearing blush on his cheeks. /end id]

can i draw the aku from ur fic

OFC?????? i have better references of the uniforms too if you want me to send them to you as well. but literally ofc omg<3

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[id: the first image provided by the asker is a traditional drawing of kunikida and dazai from bsd. dazai is on the left with his arm around kunikida. both of his hands make peace signs, he is grinning widely and wearing a blue volleyball jersey with the number 2 on it. kunikida is on the right looking at dazai with some surprise in his expression. despite this, his arm is around dazai's back. he also wears a blue jersey with the number 1 on it.

the second image is a reaction meme of kunikida crying with his hand on his chest. hearts surround him. /end id]

SLAPS THIS DOWN. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

OH MY GODDDDDDDDDD THEYRE SO CUTE WHATT JE HELL😭😭😭😭😭

thank you craney theyre so precious🥺. i love you thank you

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[id: a text conversation that reads as follows:

dazai: Just wanted to say I have a massive crush on you

kunikida: oh

who's the other guy?

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dazai: I added him for moral support

kunikida: LMAOOOO ARE YOU SERIOUS

ranpo: I'm here for you man

Do your thing

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this is what some parts of symb feel like to me im lauhging so har

this is quite literally the dazais entrance exam arc b plot