#(DAISUKE ' OK OK JUST CHILL--- ')

[dnangelic]

the hollow nonviolence but nevertheless heavily palpable longing and empty vastness of daisuke's heart. post

[solradguy]

....so got any sol johnny headcanons

:) <3

I don't think there's any actual love between the two, it's purely carnal and situational

Tbh I imagine Sol as the top in most pairings, but Johnny is so smooth and one of the few characters in the GG cast that Sol doesn't seem to view as an existential threat, so I think in certain circumstances Sol might bottom for Johnny

Denki Akiba writes their interactions (in Heliogenoms) with them kicking each others' asses and realizing it's kinda hot seeing another beefy guy sweaty and bleeding and that's probably like 90% of how anything between the two happens. It Just Makes Sense™️

There's a lot of gay chicken between the two and eventually it went too far because neither tapped out and it turned out they were kinda into it

I know Johnny talks about hooking up with hot babes all the time in the actual canon, but he brings it up so much and they show it actually happening like... maybe once... So I think he's actually gay as hell. There's no reason to really lie about that in a setting like GG's where it seems to be pretty chill about LGBT people though. BUT a lot of Johnny's persona comes from how he viewed his dad, so it's possible he's clinging to that memory and overcompensating slightly. Performative heterosexuality as a coping mechanism.

Sol is bisexual. I won't budge on this. Daisuke hasn't outright said it but I know it in my heart of hearts.

SO. Johnny is gay as shit but surrounded by cute women all of the time and May hovers around him like a gnat 24/7. Man has zero privacy at home, he's gotta be dying. There is NO WAY he would EVER phone Sol up and be like "let's bang, ok." Probably. Sol would laugh at him and hang up. I think, if the stars aligned, Johnny would call and be like "there's [x thing] happening at [y place] with a bounty of [z world dollars]. could be worth it" just absolutely dripping with subtext.

Post-GG Xrd it gets harder to imagine Sol and Johnny hooking up though. Their chemistry is best between roughly GGX through Xrd. Once Jack-O' gets more involved I just can't see Sol and Johnny engaging in their ritual "beat the shit out of each other" roleplay anymore, and that's kind of the core of how I imagine their interactions. I also don't think Jack-O' and Johnny have any (sexual) chemistry either, but they'd probably at least be friends. Johnny's cowboy-Zorro thing and Jack-O's disco girl thing are fun platonic dynamics and it's fun imagining them with Sol (and possibly Axl too) just sitting around somewhere drinking crappy beer and laughing about the absurd stuff they've been through together.

Neither Sol or Johnny are very big on opening up emotionally to other people, but the two of them have been through some serious shit, especially with Gears killing loved ones and being forced (willingly or unwillingly) into almost savior-like roles they would rather not have ended up in. Eventually I think they'd realize they have this common ground and it would lead to a massive increase of respect for each other. That said, they're both so weighed down by having repressed their emotions for so long that I haven't imagined a scenario (yet) that feels convincing enough for them to ever talk about it in a major way. This aspect of their dynamic is the most interesting to me though.

Sol and Johnny are incredibly similar, yet process their traumas in completely different ways; they were both beaten down and spit on by the world, and I enjoy exploring that aspect of their characters. While Johnny focused that trauma into something positive—by becoming a father figure for so many girls/young women orphaned by the Crusades and making sure they never had to go through what he went through—Sol isolated himself, blamed himself for everything bad that happened to him and his loved ones, and forged his trauma (and himself) into a literal weapon that he then used to better the world through destructive force. Lighting fires to contain an even bigger fire, in a way.

If Sol had had someone to rely on, that could have kept pace with him, would he have been able to truly prevent the Crusades? Johnny is only a mortal human man, but he can keep pace with Sol, and I genuinely think that's fascinating.

[andre8398]

Like Lightning

-Yoyogi Academy

"Hey Ryugo, the coach wanted to let you know that Mineaki gave the all clear for you to help with the Wrestling and the American Football clubs again?"

"What about the Boxing Club?"

Ryugo and his classmate continue their conversation as they walk down the hallway. From afar Buffalo Transient stares at the two and begins to approach at full speed.

The buffalo is named Wakan Tanka, a Transient from the Land of the Great Spirits. He is a warm and joyful person who shows love to all equally and is very popular amongst his peers. Yet….

"HELLO MY RYUGO!" Wakan greets as he rams Ryugo with a hug. Ryugo reels from the pain of the impact as the classmate looks in disbelief.

……. He has no sense of personal space or common sense in general. This tends to cause some issues for the American Football Team Captain, especially with the cold and stone faced Ryugo.

"Wakan." Ryugo says even more coldly than normal.

"Y-yes My Ryugo, you look quite handsome today. D-did you always have horns or scales, they look g-great, you kinda look like an oni." Wakan says with a nervous smile.

"What have I told you?"

“Faltering will get me nowhere”

“Oh good so you do remember.” Ryugo's right arm glows lightly as he emits a dark yet strong aura causing Wakan to start sweating nervously.

A couple minutes pass as Ryugo and his classmate have returned to talk.

"I see. Thank you for informing me." Ryugo says and bows. "And apologizes for what you just saw."

"It's ok, oh one last thing from all the coaches “Stop risking yourself, you reckless idiot”. Ryugo looks a bit sad but not enougn to change his expression.

“Anyways see you at practice and you too Captain." The classmate waves goodbye and sprints to his next class.

Ryugo then turns to a kneeling Wakan nursing a large bump on his head.

"So what did you need Captain Tanka?" Ryugo asks while cracking his knuckles.

"Yea! Coach wanted you to help check who needs to improve their tackles. So we need you at our next practice, My Ryugo."

"So, what my classmate just finished telling me just now. (Who the hell does this coach think I am God?!)"

"Yes."

Ryugo's glasses crack at Wakan's response as he begins to give a gentle smile causing chills to run down Wakan's back.

"Alright I'll be there. (WHY DID I SAY YES?!) Thank you for trying to inform me." Ryugo clenches his fists as he starts to walk away as Wakan gets up.

Wakan tries to say something, but Ryugo cuts him off as he only slightly turns his head so that Wakan hears what he says.

"You should start heading to your next class, it's your favorite, isn't it? You wouldn't want to be late." Wakan was taken by surprise by Ryugo's comment.

(How did My Ryugo know that was my favorite class?) Wakan thinks shocked as the two 3rd year students share an awkward silence as Ryugo starts to walk away.

Wakan tries to find the words to respond to Ryugo and tries to call for Ryugo once more, to see if he wants to join him after class but before he could utter a word Ryugo was gone.

Sadly, this has become a cycle for both of these students. Wakan tries to understand Ryugo. Ryugo, finding out how Wakan acts, actively ignores Wakan when he gives his love.

This bothers Wakan as he doesn't understand why his love can't reach his fellow 3rd year and why said 3rd year acts so coldly towards him. It bothers him yet he can't help the sense of familiarity, Deja vu he once heard a classmate say, like this has happened before.

Later That Day-

Wakan ran out of the school in full force as he sprinted to catch up to his friends. As he reaches the front doors of the academy, he sees Kyuma and Daisuke chatting while they wait for their Buffalo companion.

"Hello My Daisuke, My Kyuma hope you haven't been waiting long." Wakan says as he reaches the two.

"No, we just got here a couple minutes ago, Senpai." Kyuma responds.

"Good, then let us be off." Wakan exclaims.

"Aren't you forgetting someone Wakan? Someone who's name starts with an R." Daisuke says as Wakan stops in his tracks.

"H-he." Wakan tries to come up with an excuse, but Daisuke sighs and cuts him off, then hands some money over to Kyuma.

“Man, I can't believe I lost. I was sure that out of us 3rd year students Wakan would be able to get that guy to open up.” Daisuke says defeated.

“Yea it's a bit odd that Wakan-senpai wasn't able to befriend Ryugo-Senpai yet. They seem a bit similar, well similar enough to get along; they're both beloved by the 2nd and 1st year students after all. Though he has a stone-cold expression on his face he tends to show nothing but kindness and understanding to everyone, even going as far as to risk his own wellbeing to make sure his underclassmen are safe.” Kyuma says as Wakan starts to look a bit gloomy.

(Why couldn't I get close to That guy? I gave him all my love and affection but it–) Wakan's gloomy thoughts were interrupted as Wakan felt an arm on his shoulder. He turns to see Daisuke smiling at him.

“Stop looking so down, some people just aren't that easy to befriend, I'm sure youll be friends eventually. NOW LET'S HEAD OUT!” Daisuke exclaims as he tries to cheer up his friend.

“YEA!” Both Kyuma and Wakan agree as the three start to head to Kabukicho.

“... …….” Someone sees the 3 students head out as they begin to follow the group.

Kabukicho sometime later-

Daisuke's group reached Kabukicho without much issue having reached a shady looking Cafe.

“Daisuke-senpai is this the right spot? It looks a bit shady.” Kyuma says as he looks at the flier then at the building.

“Yea Tatsuya told me about it. He said a guy called Tetsuya took him here and that it looked shady but the food was amazing.”

“Come now My Kyuma. Have more trust in My Tatsuya and My Daisuke. Now let's go in-”

“OI DIDN'T YOU PUNKS READ THE SIGN OUTSIDE! NO ONE FROM OUTSIDE KABUKICHO IS ALLOWED TO DINE!” A strong looking man from the otherside of the counter yells.

“Oh Sorry Sir. It's just a buddy of ours called Tatsuya who told us about this place and said he'd vouch for us.” Daisuke says quickly trying to defuse the situation.

“Hmhp that twerp I told him to spread the word around town when he hangs out with Tetsuya not to tell his buddies. Regardless unless he is with or you have someone with you to vouch you cant-”

“GOD DAMIT OLD MAN! Yawn Why are you being so loud? Do you finally have customers?” A familiar large Transient wearing a tattered school uniform and his face covered by a bandana and a pair of sunglasses only exposing his tiny horns at the top of his forehead, emerges from the kitchen interrupting the man.

“Ah good Dracos you're awake, help me kick these punks out. There are outsiders to Kabukicho and don't have someone to vouch for them.” The man points at Daisuke’s group.

“Hey Senpai maybe we should go-” Kyuma tries to say but before he could finish Dracos was in front of him.

“No, you 3 are alright.”Dracos says as he ruffles Kyuma's hair like a parent to a child.

“DRACOS?!”

“It's alright I'll vouch for these 3. Hell I'll even serve them myself so stop making such a fuss.” Dracos tells the man who is now both infuriated and confused.

“FINE! But don't overdo it. I got money riding on tonight's match.”

“Well do. Now you 3 go sit down. I'll get your orders in a minute.

The 3 students do as there told, while Dracos heads back to the kitchen to warm the stoves.

“Hey My Daisuke, is it me or does My Dracos look like My Ryugo and My Summoner.” Wakan says as the trio look through the menu.

“Yea they do look similar but it's kinda rude to compare. Plus we don't know much about either one's past.” Daisuke says, wondering why he doesn't know much about Ryugo. “All we have are rumors about our classmat-”

“Actually My Daisuke, I've learned quite a bit about him.”

“I learned quite a bit about him from Tatsuya and Dr. Mineaki too Senpai.”

“W-what? I'm the only one in the dark?!” Daisuke yells as he feels defeated.

“WOW you 3 are loud.” Dracos says, scaring the trio. “Sorry for scaring ya, are you ready to order.

After a brief moment to regain their composure the 3 order.

“Alright I'll get those out as fast as I can.”

“Thank you.” Daisuke says.

“Hey Mr. Dracos, can I ask you something?” Kyuma asks as Dracos starts to walk away.

“Sure, I don't mind.”

“Why did you vouch for us?”

“Well, it's cus-”

Before Dracos could answer, the door to the Cafe opens and 2 policeman men walk in. As Dracos looks at them, he visibly tenses up.

“YO OLD MAN! YOU GOT CUSTOMERS.” The strong man emerges from the back of the Cafe with a tray of tea and welcomes the officers while serving them tea.

“Master Hogen Officer Tajikarao, please take a seat. I'll be with you in a bit. Yo twerp finish up with those punks and take the nice officer's orders will ya.” The old man says as Tajikarao and Dracos lock eyes. Dracos expression darkens as he begins to respond in a deeper and colder voice.

“Ya, no. You're fully capable of handling 2 officers. You won't get any help from me.” The man grew furious but knew he couldn't do much to convince Dracos to do as he was told.

“Grrrrr…. huffs FINE BUT YOU'RE STILL DOING THE COOKING!” The man says before beginning to take the officers orders. As Dracos sighs and looks back to the table where the Yoyogi trio sit and looks at Kyuma with a friendly expression.

“Sorry for him anyways, to answer your question a buddy asked that if I saw anyone from Yoyogi I'd help them out, so it's just a favor.” Dracos then walk back to the kitchen.

After an awkward silence the 3 students resume their previous conversation.

“So Kyuma, Wakan, what do you 2 know about Ryugo.” Daisuke asks his schoolmates, this question piques the officers interest as well.

“Well I'm not sure I should be talking about this without Ryugo-Senpai's permission, but from what he told me he has some sort of memory loss due to his summoning, but from what he can remember he came from a Tokyo like ours but different.” This causes the policeman and students to pay close attention as Dracos continues to prepare the orders.

“In his world there were no transients, no gates and the day that a gate did open his Tokyo was destroyed and that the last thing he remembers before waking up in a place where giants live or so he called it was that his younger sibling jumped into the gate to escape and that he heard there voice right before being summoned in the Yoyogi Academy sports field.” Kyuma looks down.

“I wonder if it hurts him connecting to others.” Dracos stops and was about to answer Kyuma's curiosity, yet before he could, Daisuke intersects.

“I see so that's why he seems so distant, he has been through a lot. Hmm… What do you know, Wakan?”

“Hmmm from what I've seen from following Ryugo from the shadows-” Dracos flinches and tries not puck realizing that the stalker he was trying to off was Wakan while Hogan chokes on his tea as they hear this as the other students look at Wakan in shock.

“Wakan-senpai, that's called stalking. You should be doing that!”

“Yea Kyuma is right but please continue.” Kyuma is conflicted by Daisuke's statement but stays silent yet looks a bit disgusted on the inside.

“Well My Ryugo always stays in top physical condition by training in the mountains with the largest and heaviest objects as weights. My Ryugo also can use the summons app despite being a Transient, and can still see app battles happening.”

“Wakan just called Ryugo “he” please for our sake.”

“Ok My Daisuke! He doesn't need to be at the academy at all since he has already finished the work for all his classes. All the teachers were amazed that he finished it all in 3 days. He has been hanging around Kabukicho trying to earn money and to get his watch fixed by the Crafters of Kamata. He avoids the police out of what appears to be fear constantly as well as My Summoner.” The officers frown at the mention of his avoidance of them almost feeling a bit ashamed.

“Yet he helps anyone in need even if it gets him in trouble or hurt. He smiles when others cry. He becomes serious when others are happy, he cries- ………” Wakan starts to look gloomy as tries to muster the words to say almost as what he wants to say brings him pain.

“He reminds me of someone I knew long ago but unlike that person My Ryugo does it for different reasons. He smiles his defiant smile to restore the hope of those who have lost theirs. He keeps focus and keeps recognizing the true gravity of a situation where others might not. He would give himself away bit by bit in order to save those he can…… kinda like me.” Wakan smiles slightly as he starts to feel something warm in his chest as he describes Ryugo.

Meanwhile Hogan tries to hold back the tears of pride caused by Wakan's description of Ryugo, Dracos is quivering trying to hold back tears as he brings everyone their food and Tajikarao's curiosity about the dragonborn transient only grows.

“OH RIGHT FOODS READY!” Dracos says as he serves the students and officers the meals.

“Hope you all enjoy the food.” Dracos says as everyone's mouths began to water. In unison everyone exclaimed.

“THANK YOU FOR THE MEAL!”

The rest of the day was uneventful for the students as they continue the chat over there meal.

Later That Day Ryugo smiles genuinely for the first time since arriving in this Tokyo as he remembers the words said by his friends as crowds cheer in the background.

Then a DING as Ryugo looks at his phone

Tetsuya: You owe me for keeping those 3 safe

Ryugo: yea yea what do you want a kiss on the cheek 🙄

Tetsuya: I want a quickie

Ryugo: You couldn't afford a fcking quickie from me even if i did agree, try something else

Tetsuya: Fine asshole😤 I need you to tutor the king of night for a an exam he has coming up

Tetsuya: Come to the arc tomorrow I'll wait for you around 18:00

Ryugo: 👍

He smirks as puts on a bandana over his face as he begins to head to the ring. As he gets into the arena the announcer calls out.

“THE KING OF OUR ARENA HAS ARRIVED!! NOW INTRODUCING OUR DRAGON KING DRACOS!

A couple days later, After School-

Ryugo is on his knees with a black eye on his face and many bruises.

The American football coach yells and rants at him for not being careful again, while Wakan is forced to watch from the side, a bit worried.

“My Coach, I think he has had enough plus we still need to do our practice match drills and get ready for our game tomorrow.” The coach wants to protest but he knows that the captain of his team is right.

“Fine, Everyone Get in Your Positions!”

Whistle sounds

Every member of the team did as they were told as they began their schermege. Both sides ran different placements and plays constantly as the sky started to get cloudy. The Buffalo and Dragon tackled each other ruthlessly, yet they both smirked as they gave it their all, not holding back an inch.

Suddenly as the schermage was coming to an end.

CRASH

Lightning strikes the ground close to the field causing the ground to rumble.

Announcing the arrival of a thunderstorm at the field ending club practice. This storm felt off but there was no time to question it as both Ryugo and Wakan tried to get his clubmates to safety.

CRACK

“AHHHH!”

A lightning bolt strikes in front of a club mate causing him to pass out.

“SHIT!”

Ryugo runs into the field, trying to redirect the strikes.

CRACK

The lightning strikes down on Ryugo.

The team that is still on the field try to help him but he roars out.

“GET, ANYONE THAT'S PASSED OUT ON THE FIELD AND GET THEM TO SAFETY, NOW!”

The team nods at Ryugos declaration and rushes those that they can to safety.

CRASH!

“AHHH!”

CATHUM!

The team watches in shock as Ryugo tanks every bolt that strikes him, marks appearing on his arm glowing brighter with every strike. Some of the other 3rd year students try running back to help Ryugo, yet with a thundering voice Ryugo declares.

"STAY BACK! GET OFF THE FIELD NOW AND STAY OFF!" With this shout the team stops their advance back onto the field. Finally after what felt like an eternity to the team, everyone is off the field and out of harm's way. Wakan is frozen as Ryugo is struck time after time by lightning. Each strike causes him to recoil slightly as it reminds him of how he struck down the exile of his world

Wakan started to break down at the sight. A voice booms.

“OI TANKA, AFTER I’M DONE I'LL PASS OUT….. CAN YOU TAKE ME TO THE INFIRMARY AFTER?” Ryugo shouts, snapping Wakan out of his downward spiral.

“Ry-”

“Hear my plea and lend me your strength…. If you accept my cry then shine!” As Ryugo finishes talking a belt made of yellow light surrounds his waist and the lightning starts to become focus in Ryugo’s fist. As a final lightning bolt begins to descend, Ryugo cries out as he throws his fist in an uppercut motion.

“STRIKE GEANT BASHER!”

In a flash the lightning is shot to the ground, the back upwards colliding with the other bolt creating a gigantic shockwave in the sky dissipating the clouds that concealed the sunsetting sky.

BOOOOOOOM!!!!!!

Turning back to the remaining members of the team that decided to watch the entire affair giving them a thumbs up as an all clear followed by Ryugo begins to puff out steam from his mouth as he collapses.

“Ryu-”

(Huh, was someone calling me? It's almost like back then.)

In the darkness of his unconscious mind suddenly appears a flash as a memory plays.

A familiar muscular young man comes up to Ryugo, Ryugo can't remember his face, only the smile of joy and pride that he had.

“Onii-San! I did it! I got the spot of Captain of the football team. Coach even said that if I keep working hard I could even go pro in the NFL in America.” Ryugo ruffles his younger brothers hair with a genuine smile.

“Great Work Bro! Maybe one day I'll see you on the TV at home! So tell then you keep up the great work as Captain and I'll make sure to keep the streets clean as a police Captain. You got that!”

“Yea! Just like Onii-san said!” The 4 other high school students catch both captains off guard and proceed to hug them both. The captains look at there 4 siblings and then to each other and smile.

The memory begins to fade as Ryugo starts to open his eyes.

Later in the infirmary-

Ryugo wakes up looking around with his eyes, and suddenly he feels .

“ZZZZZZ”

Ryugo looks down to see Wakan by his side. Ryugo brings the sleeping Wakan closer into a hug.

“Thanks Wakan.”Ryugo says as he starts to feel the sharp side of a scalpel against his throat.

“My My looks like our little hero has gotten in trouble again. Maybe since you have so little regard for your own life I should just end you myself?” Ryugo looks up in terror as he sees Mineaki giving him a murderous smile.

“However on the other hand your quick thinking did help most of the students get to safety with no major injuries. Those that did get struck are in no danger thanks to them being able to be given attention fast enough. So Thank You for that.” Mineaki takes the scalpel away from Ryugo's neck.

“You got lucky Ryugo, you were only severely dehydrated, it could have been much worse. You should be fine by tomorrow, you're gonna be really sore though. Here eat some of this too.” Mineaki gives a cup of watermelon pieces to Ryugo. “Eat that and get some rest.”

Mineaki walks away as Ryugo eats. After a while Ryugo returns to sleep now holding Wakan close in a cuddle…………….

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[zeravmeta]

since guilty gear characters never stay dead/gone im making up my own dlc plotline where after strive bedman and i-no ended up in the underworld hill where izuna is chilling after which when both of them are asking why they aren't dead izuna is like "oh well you're technically not human anymore so instead of death you dont really die when killed so youre like me now welcome to yokai furry limbo you have your choice of fox ears or cat ears" and when izuna gets the full story of what happened while he was gone he IMMEDIATELY ubers himself to the real world because not only has sol lost his gear powers but he also got a girlfriend and izuna needs to tap that before sol commits and since he needs wingmen he forcibly drags i-no and bedman out of their depressive spiral for the sickest grandpa yaoi roadtrip ever. they get caught on grainy 7-11 camera footage after which this leads to an incredibly huge comedy of errors where the pwab is trying to catch two worldwide war criminals and the weird furry grandpa (who they dont recognize as izuna because its funny) who keep evading capture through unknown means (izuna just keeps getting lost), axl keeps chasing them because the last time he spoke with i-no she was in a suicidal godhood kick and he just wants to make sure his bestie is ok (he meets with and like tentatively joins happy chaos who also wants whats best for i-no but axl is ready to pull the trigger piglet him at every moment, where happy is too thrown by the idea of saving i-no when shes right fucking there -points at megumi-), throw in robovenom getting accidentally involved as unintentional accomplices where bedman is forcibly adopted and drops his reddit style 'im not owned!!' cadence because robo ky is far more annoying and venom is embarrassingly flaming, which in itself also means that baiken delilah and anji (and therefore his boy best friend chipp) get involved because now they think that robovenom fucking graverobbed and kidnapped bedman. the moment izuna reaches sol he sees him having a fighting yaoi moment with asuka, at which in the same moment everyone breaks into sol's little cabin in the woods including sin and ram where sin is introducing everyone to his sort of grandpa/uncle. sol sees everyone enter his house and the sheer indignation makes not the flame of corruption or the scale of juno but a new weird 3rd thing appear inside him so now he's a gear again, which DOUBLES his anger and now sol badguy the guilty gear kicks everyone out into the rain dlc over daisuke you have my number call me

[digitalgate02]

Ok ok, i'm chill now. I've noticed i got a few new followers and they might be thinking i'm a weirdo or something else.

No, the whole thing is a joke. A joke that keeps happening by the sheer of destiny or just i have no idea what this is.

The joke on why Daisuke/02 news pop in my feed days/weeks after i say some other character is my "best boy".

It all started with this tweet from July 23 2019:

In which you realize, yeah, I was very into Minoru. At this point i had absolutely no idea what would happen that week.

then, a friend made a dummy joke on my post:

And then i replied... Like this. Oh yeah. I replied with ZERO HOPES for Daisuke/02 group return. You know when you think "yeah it's over, there's no chance they would care about those characters after what they had done in ▽ right??

Yeah, i was wrong.

THIS LEAKED IN THE SAME WEEK. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST FANART AND FANCASTING! NO THEY WERE THE SECRET GUESTS IN THE EVENT HOLY FRI--

I HAVE NO IDEA BUT NOW IT FEELS LIKE AN ENDLESS DREAM WHERE YEAH THERE'S DAISUKE AND NODAJUN IS BACK AS V-MON AND??? THERE'S A WHOLE 02 CENTERED MOVIE DROPPING THIS YEAR!?

A WHOLE DIGIFES WITH 02 AS THEME!? WHAT THE HECK WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!?

I hope this explains why this dumbass joke appears from time to time in this blog or on twitter.

Have a good day/night (´▽`ʃ♡ƪ)

[koushirouizumi]

Meanwhile with Digi-02's Daisuke+Co. [and some O.C.'s]

O.C. Shane: So you've said you've been here before some times, but you never really talked to me much about it. Daisuke: We didn't HAVE TIME to "Talk" About It. (You almost never "talked"!!!) Daisuke: (And /you're/ "'NOT-'HAUNTING''" ME *NOW*) Shane: Soooo tell me what you know Daisuke: (AAGH) Daisuke: Well, the 'first' time, it was because we had to land here while travelling the world to return enemies to the Digital World. The times 'after' we ...often?? landed back here too. You all in general are known for your theme parks?? But they're much further *up* from 'here'. But... Shane: "BUT"... Daisuke: (CHILL--) Uhhh, I guess there's that *almost complete blank space* in my memory from *before* I was, like, 5, or so, I guess-- Shane: That young, huh? Daisuke: What about it? Shane: It's nothing {just around the "timeframe "I first met your *new* "partner"} Keep Going Daisuke, Not Picking Up On The Context: Well, anyway, so my family moved at one point, then moved /again/, I think, but I /know/ *I* was? ?? 'here' at least *once*. And I was excited to be 'back' here when I came back!! It was kinda strange, actually. I still don't know *why* we didn't stay longer... Shane: (I KNOW Why. The ""bombing incident"") Shane: (I don't know how much Koushiro and the rest got to relate to Daisuke about that...) Well, thing is, I've lived here *almost* my whole, entire life. Just to clarify. Because I didn't 'move' to your location until "recently", and that was only for a short time, too. Less than a year, even. {It's why me and "Hikaru" had to part ways, even if we stayed friends... for as long as we *could*} Daisuke, Acquainted with Hikaru, Not Even Hearing Unspoken Context: Shane, Totally Casually & Unbothered: Until "that" happened, but, you know (*shrUG*) Daisuke: (...I feel kind of bad now. Even if they're "'NOT-'HAUNTING''" me.) Shane: (Well, the moving part, of both your family and mine and *everyone*'s wasn't your fault, that "just" "happened") Anyhow, don't worry about it. Shane: (Because of Hikaru my "life" was 'fine'.) Daisuke, Who Is Now Dating Said Person KIND OF But Doesn't 'Hear' Unspoken Context: ...?? Shane: OK, so what else do you know? Or remember? About this place. Daisuke: Daisuke: Uhhh. The weather. It's *always* rAINING in the *summer*, isn't it SUPPOSED to "ALWAYS BE SUNNY"-- Oh, but it was still kind of neat to learn the weather ("climate") is similar to a place from my country. Shane: (Check.) Anything else? Daisuke: Where I stayed was fun. I made lots of buddies! Shane: (The community here.) What about 'favorite things', like, to do, to ea--- Daisuke: The food here is Good Shane: (Guess that's the specific I'm getting.) But like things you did? Daisuke: Wellll, there were the other rides, too, and... Shane: (Huh, we did often have that 'fair'. Hikaru really enjoyed those too.) Yeah, I guess if someone was here long enough, you'd get to try that. Daisuke: Oh! I remember now!! SHANE: Daisuke: *Football*. I got to practice a lot here!! Except, it's not even called "football" here. Shane: (Actually, yeah, this makes sense. Daisuke would have played a lot whenever Daisuke got the chance. I never really cared for sports much on a personal level myself. But) Shane: Those sound like nice enough "memories", but it looks like I might have to "show you around" some more. You know, to jog more "memory"... Daisuke: ...?? Sure, I guess, it's been a while. I do have to visit Hikaru in-between too, but Shane: (By the time we're done Daisuke's probably going to be getting a kick out of it. Or at least I will be.) Shane: Thing is, though, you're *not* just getting shown the "tourist-y" stuff again. We're going *all out*. Daisuke: Shane: Daisuke: Shane: (I can't wait to see Daisuke's reactions.)

[kannra21]

Daisuzu after ep11 💴💗

OK we have Hoshiharu as well surprise surprise! @innovativestruggles this is your request of Suzue inviding Daisuke's bed at night so here ya go~ *there's a moment you'll think it'd turn into something explicit but in reality it's not so enjoy!*

That night Daisuke went to bed earlier after completing his business commitments, he was tired and reluctant of doing any other sorts of activities. He changed into his gray pajamas, brushed his teeth and tucked himself under the sheets, the same sheets Suzue brought him under a couple of days ago and he smiled a little. Now that he remembered it, it reminded him of the embarrassment he needed to undergo in order to avoid HEUSC's curiosity of trying to collect data on the things they were discussing during their stay at the mansion.

At least he was glad that everything was over; Kikuko was arrested, the AL was handed to MCPTF and everyone threw a big party to celebrate another marvelous win in the name of justice. Daisuke stayed just for a little bit because Kato and Hoshino got so drunk that they tied ties around their heads, climbed on the table and started singing incomprehensibly and although it looked funny, it wasn't for a person like him, the millionaire detective who got used to high-end types of gatherings. Besides, he couldn't allow himself to pass out in front of so many people, Kato was an exception though and it stayed at that.

When he arrived home, it was the first time that Suzue saw him after everything they've been going through. She stood at the entrance expectantly but refused to move any further because, although she felt enormous happiness upon seeing him coming back safe, she wanted to respect his boundaries and not to let her feelings get to her. Nonetheless, she couldn't completely deny them and that was prominent when the tears she was holding in for so long started falling down her face. Daisuke approached her with a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne from 1973 and hugged her as if his life depended on it. The guilt of worrying her so much during their fight at the ship made him realize just how much Suzue meant to him and he wanted to let her know.

They drank the champagne in elegant thin glasses while the fireplace radiated with beautiful autumn-like atmosphere inside of their royal mansion. They talked and Suzue couldn't keep her hand away from his which Daisuke didn't mind. In fact, it made him calm and he felt a certain warmth filling his heart. He finally felt free after a long time; his days weren't boring and hollow anymore, his mother's murder has finally been solved and he made sure to check on his old man once a week. The doctors told him to give him some time for recovery since his memory was still damaged from the way Kikuko locked him out. Daisuke listened to their instructions and hoped for the best, everything he wanted was talk to his father the way he always used to.

Seeing Suzue's concerned expression made him sympathize and he invited her to sit with him on the sofa. Suzue blushed on the suggestion but she got up and sat down on his lap, with her legs crossed to his right. He placed one hand on her back while the other held her hand on her lap. Suzue leaned against his chest and Daisuke watched her eyes from below. She was beautiful like this and he snuggled his head into her right shoulder.

"He's going to be alright, I have a good feeling about this." Daisuke reassured.

"I can't believe that Mrs. Kikuko held him like this for 19 years. The sole thought of us sharing the same space during your absence sent chills down my spine."

"I know but now she's in a place where she belongs and you're safe. Please stop worrying, you've been doing this all day long."

He kissed her shoulder and she leaned her head on his.

"I know but it's hard to believe after everything we've been going through. She was so nice and I trusted her."

"Yes but she never really loved us. Everything she ever did was taking care of her own interests, money and adollium. And it meant so much more to her than my mother’s life or my father's well-being. This entire family was suffering because of her and her obsession with materialism clouded her mind."

...

"But that's why I have you and from now on there will never be a day where my motivations won't be aimed at anything else but our own happiness."

Suzue kissed him and this was actually the first time they ever shared a moment like this. Their lips parted and they looked at each other with big surprised eyes. Suzue started apologizing and getting up from her position but Daisuke pulled her back and kissed her more passionately. Suzue couldn't believe that he truly returned her feelings. After so many dangers and so many missions, he decided to show affection on the most carefree of events. He wasn't drunk, but she truly couldn't tell since his face was just as flush as when he used to exaggerate with his drink or two and she laughed a little. The blush was a nice contrast to his deep blue eyes and she leaned closer to capture his lips again but then he turned her around on her back and now she was laying on the sofa while he was hovering above her. He started to remove his waistcoat but then Suzue interrupted

"Don't you love this sofa? You're always talking about it as if it's one of your favorite items in the house."

Daisuke laughed under his breath, way to ruin the moment.

"I can buy a new sofa but I can't buy you. You are irreplaceable, my dear. Is that a satisfying enough reason for you?"

"Hm yes I think you're ri-" Daisuke caught her lips once again and continued leaving trails down her neck and collar bone.

Suzue removed his black striped tie, he unbuttoned her taupe-colored coat and the moment the situation started to heat up, Daisuke's phone ringed and he picked it up annoyingly.

On the other line was Kato who was talking somewhat slurishly "Kambe.. bout our movin' to England.. I just remembered bout the visas.. and travel insurance. I need to check everythin' before the final term.. so tell me when do you plan on leavin'. I be wantin' to do everything on time."

"You're planning on doing this drunk?"

"I'm not DRUNK Kambe.. I can still stand!"

"Congratulations on being one with the mankind, Kato-keibu."

Hoshino answered from the other side "Kambe-san! Please take care of sempai.. And don't let him go too far. You know how he can be."

"What does that even mean Hoshi?!" Haru sounded offended.

"Nothing.. besides the fact that you're reckless af.. which is hot."

"Reallyyyyyy~" Haru teased him and rustling could be heard through the phone.

"Guys can you leave the snogging for another time? I have something important to do."

"W-w-who is snogging?!" Hoshino sounded flustered.

"Who are you doing? Suzue-san?" Haru teased.

"It's really none of yo-"

"Ah-ah, don't try to deny it Kambe. I saw you two comin' from your room.. looking like a MESS!"

"Wait really?! Hoshino exclaimed surprised."

"Yup."

"I thought the two were related.. they looked similar tho."

"We're getting this all the time, it's for Suzue's decoy." Daisuke said.

"Oooooooo!" the guys replied in unison and Daisuke massaged his temples. Why was he even talking to the two drunks?

"Anyways, Kato, you have a week before departure and in the meantime you'll be able to organize everything. If there's a problem with time management you can contact me and I'll pay for the insurance if needed."

"Thanks Kambe! In moments like this I completely forget what of an asshole you can be. Say hi to Suzue for me."

Daisuke ended the call and sighed in defeat. He turned around expecting Suzue on the sofa but she wasn't there, great.

She came from the kitchen carrying two cups of Twinings Pure Camomile Tea and handed him the cup.

"It's been a long day and I thought you might need something for the relaxation."

"I'm sorry for this."

Suzue pecked his lips and stroked the back of his neck "You know that I love you all the same, no matter what happens."

Daisuke leaned and pressed their foreheads together "I'm going to miss you so much."

"Why?" Suzue was confused.

"You need to relax too, you deserve it. What do you say about a nice little vacation while I'm fighting crimes in the UK?"

"In this case I want to be in England for the vacation. What if something happens and I won't be able to help?" Suzue pouted and Daisuke smiled softly, she was so cute.

"That's the point of the vacation dear, you're supposed to enjoy yourself more. I'll be fine," Daisuke touched his earing device "HEUSC, give me the most luxurious destination to spend holidays in."

"However you say."

"Are you sure about this? You won't mind?" Suzue asked concerned.

"Of course. Besides, you never really got the chance to relax since you were too preoccupied with my mother's case."

"Place of your interest: Bora Bora, French Polynesia." HEUSC replied.

"Here, I'll book you the rest and everything you have to do is take the stuff you'll need. Don't forget the sunscreen, the sun is really strong out there."

Suzue looked sheepishly at her fingers fiddling "Thank you, I don't want to come across as ungrateful but I'd really appreciate if you joined me one day. That is, if you ever find the time."

"It's going to be difficult since the crime rate is getting higher because of the adollium smuggle. It's another challenge for all of us, but we will overcome that as well."

He took her hands in his "So yes, I'll join you for a day or more."

"Good enough for me." Suzue smiled and hugged him and he returned with the same warmth and comfort. They stayed like this for some time while Suzue held her head on his shoulder. It was a feeling she never wanted to forget.

And that's how it came about. They entered their own rooms, did their nightly routine and went to bed. And as much as he tried, Daisuke couldn't fall asleep because of all the things that went through his head. The world will be a more dangerous place from now on and adollium will be one of the key milestones in preserving the well-being of all people. Maybe the grandma was right, maybe the world wasn't mature enough for this kind of responsibility. Perhaps Kato helped him in bringing one of the most important decisions in his life, but then what? How can he proceed? What should he do? Was there a reason for him to be worried at all? He felt guilty for his family's project and troubles it brought for all of them. He could convince Suzue in his words but there was no way he could convince himself. He was hopeless.

But then he heard someone quietly entering his room and, being the only other person in the house, of course he concluded that it was Suzue. He heard her carefully inviding his bed, lying behind his back and placing her hands around him on his chest. Without a word, he took her smaller hand in his own and kissed her knuckles.

Maybe his life just became more difficult but as long as Suzue was there by his side, he could sleep without a worry in the world.

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[a-cat001]

Truth or Dare

The weekend had come and everyone was out to do as they please until the next week. MC stretched out their arms and breathed a sigh of relief to be away from schoolwork for a while especially since they had been invited to the Yoyogi Academy for a day of fun. Most of the summoners would also be joining minus agoy and hanuman who had their own plans and toji who said they had special training they had to attend. You meet up with the rest of the summoners and make your way to Yoyogi, upon arriving there you are quickly greeted by the Yoyogi students with the first being Yasuyori who stood in attention and saluted “Greetings commander I hope you will enjoy your stay at Yoyogi Academy”. His face looked serious but was betrayed by the rapid wagging of his tail behind him. The other followed behind as Ashigara pushed past Yasuyori and grabbed you with one massive arm, pulling you into a bear hug “hey there bud I knew you wouldn’t ditch me and go off somewhere else today, no one can resist the allure of sumo!”, “you know they’re not just here for sumo Ashigara” replied Kyuma”. As Ashigara scowled at Kyuma, Shiro quickly interjected “Perhaps we can save this argument for later and release MC before they suffocate!” Ashigara glanced down at MC who at this point had stopped moving before releasing them. You took in a huge breath before being practically swept off their feet by a certain buffalo transient, Shiro looked as though he was on the verge of a panic attack with Ryota and Moritaka following suit. “how have you been my MC” said Wakan as he held you up “I’m fine Wakan but could possibly put me down before Shiro faints”. 

Once inside everyone began to converse about various topics including school, exams, and recent events with each other. Before long the next question came about what they would plan to do with Gunzo first suggesting some board games or possibly some sports which gained a loud SUUMMOOOO from Ashigara. “Do you do anything other than sumo Ashigara?” said Gunzo and Kyuma in unison “H-hey I do plenty of other things!” Ashigara began mumbling himself and counting off on his fingers as if trying to follow up on that statement to which you couldn’t help but chuckle. Ryota suggested going out to eat but was put off for later that night.  “Well i’d be up for some wrestling, how about it Daisuke?” said Kengo “Honestly there has to be something other than belligerence with you Kengo” said Shiro. Before Kengo could turn to argue, Durga, who had been suspiciously quiet the entire time, suddenly slammed down two large boxes filled with paper slips while baring a huge grin on her face. “How about this then?”, looking a little nervous Daisuke pointed and asked what the boxes were supposed to be, “This is truth or dare and the boxes are filled with paper slips with truths or dares written on them”. There was a collective gulp as everyone exchanged glances with each other. While there was some hesitation at first the group had agreed to playing truth or dare. The first victim of the game was chosen by the spin of a bottle which landed on Daisuke. “Me!?” Daisuke yelled, “Well What’ll it be, truth or dare?” said Durga. Daisuke gave it a moment of thought before picking dare and picking out a card which Durga read out “You must wear a dress for the rest of the game” “WHAT!?” said everyone “you can’t be serious!” said daisuke. “Come on I think I have just the dress for you” Durga said with a cheeky smile, “Since when do you wear dresses?” asked Gunzo, “Shut it! I don’t let anyone take first not even when it comes to fashion”. After a few minutes Daisuke returned with Durga wearing a black dress- at least it would have if it had not been too short causing it to look more like a skirt. Daisuke was completely unable to hide his embarrassment as he buried his crimson face into his hands. As you try to assure Daisuke that they don’t look that bad, sweat can be seen rolling down everyone else's face as they realize what exactly they had just gotten themselves into. After everything settles down the bottle is spun again and to your dismay stops directly on you. You decide to go ahead with a dare and reach into the box pulling out a paper slip and reading it aloud “Slather yourself in honey and walk into Tsathoggua’s room”, you read the slip back to yourself again before the realization dawns on you and you find yourself changing into your swimsuit and slathered in honey. You managed to get Licht to gain you access to the casino as well as keep the other executives preoccupied for you to sneak into Tsath’s den of sloth. Upon opening the door to his room you notice that most of the lights are off “He must be asleep” you think to yourself, “I only have to stick around for five minutes and then-”, your thoughts are quickly cut off by a deep huff that bares down upon your neck, sending a chill down your spine. As you turn to look behind you, you see three bright orange eyes staring back at you. You don’t make it more than two steps before two giant hands clasp around your waist and lift you up. You turn again to see a gaping maw as Tsathoggua licks you all the way up your face, leaving your hair standing up on end, and continues to lick down the rest of your face in a frenzy. Before long Tsath had cleaned off most of the honey and was working on your stomach as you called out to him to stop as he continued to go lower. Unable to get a response you reach for one of his ears and pull it up to yell his name into it which finally gets him to back up while still holding you. Coming out of his honey-driven craze he recognizes what exactly he is holding as his face turns into a red tomato. “When did you get heeere?”, Apparently Tsathoggua’s honey cravings are worse than you anticipated, “Sooorry about that I didn’t know that was you”. As he sets you down he looks away and looks back at you again “You know we could always do that again if you want, yeah?”, “what?” you reply, “I-its nothing!” he replies waving his arms to dismiss the thought before offering you a shower. By the time you’ve made it back to Yoyogi and are fully dressed you’re already exhausted from the dare. 

Back to the game Ryota and Moritaka are busy consolidating you as the bottle is spun again this time the bottle lands on Shiro who quickly chooses truth. Shiro picks out a card and reads it over before his face turns red and shouts “DARE!”, “why what's on the card?” says Kengo before picking it up and reading aloud “Who do you have a crush on”. Kengo pitifully contains his laughter before Shiro slams his head with a book “OW, what was that for!?”, “come on it’s not that bad” says Ryota with a smile to which Shiro composes himself and reaches into the dare box he pulls out a card and reads “Kiss the person to your right……..”, Shiro slowly turns to his right and looks to see Kengo starting back at him in horror. A collective “EEEEHHH!?” comes from Moritaka and Ryota while you pump your fist into the air and say “do it!” which gains a collective cheer from the other Yoyogi students to do it. Silence ensues for a solid minute before Shiro sighs “Let’s just get this over with”, both their eyes avert each other before they close their eyes and begin to slowly approach each other until their lips make contact, with the interaction lasting a couple seconds before they quickly separate and begin coughing. Kengo stands up and points his finger before shouting “This better not leave this room especially to Toji or oni-face or I'll be kickin your butt for a week!”.

With the humiliations that have already occurred there was a collective feeling that this game was becoming less fun and more of a sentencing. Everyone stared with nervous eyes as the bottle spun until it landed on Wakan ``I suppose I could do truth”, “What? You're always spillin the truth anyways why not take a dare” said Ashigara. “O-ok then”, Wakan reached into the dare box and read out his card “you must carry the person across from you on your shoulders for the remainder of the game”, his nervous expression quickly turned into a smile as he gazed across from him at you, you didn’t even get to say anything before he promptly picked you up and placed you on his shoulders. “WHAT, why does he get to carry MC!?” said Ashiagra, “Yeah that's unfair Senpai” said Gunzo, “I must agree, why should he get to carry the commander in such a fashion” said Yasuyori. “Why is this the conversation” you thought to yourself before Kengo jumps up “I could carry my partner up an entire mountain, you jokes don’t even compare”, “Is that it? I could take them up two mountains” exclaimed Ashigara. Arguments begin to fly back and forth before you interrupt them to remind them that it’s just a dare getting everyone to settle back down with red faces. Wakan sits back down with you on his shoulders, still smiling.

Continuing on with the game the next chosen victim was Kengo who exclaimed he was not about to wuss out on a dare. Durga read out his card “you must fight a group of wyverns”, “Hah! That's it, I could do that with my hands tied behind my back!”, shouted Kengo, “funny you should say that since you have to fight them with your hands tied- as well as your feet”. “Don't you think this is a little cruel?” said Gunzo, “what’s the point of taking a dare if you’re not going to do it?” said Shiro, watching from the sidelines, despite your concern, you couldn;t help but take in how comical it was to watch Kengo hop around while being chased by a pack of wyverns. “MMPH MMPH”, “Hey Shiro w-why did you gag him?” asked Ryota, “Oh, no reason” said Shiro calmly, “I think your getting way too much satisfaction out of this” you say as you see Shiro smile at the scene as Kengo continues to hop away but with his legs all tied up the wyverns begin to close the distance. “Shouldn’t we help him!” shouts Ryota, “or at least untie his legs!” says Moritaka.

Back at Yoyogi Kengo lays down face-first as his singed clothes are still giving off smoke you lick your fingers and pinch out a small ember that was glowing on his hair. With most of the participants already gone the remaining few await their turn, with Moritaka being the next up. After first picking truth he quickly changed to dare after the card read “who would you like to sleep with'' (Oddly specific cards aren’t they?). Reading off the dare “You must act like a dog for the remainder of the game” Moritaka practically threw down the card “This is preposterous! This game must be rigged for such an overly specific card!”, “Oh come on, you picked the card at random out of the box of many other cards, the chances were fair.”. “No I cannot accept these conditions, I still have my pride as a warrior”, said Moritaka turning his nose up, “I feel you there brother” said Daisuke, at this point you had forgotten Daisuke was still wearing the dress. “What, are you going to back out in front of your lord? Or is all that warrior pride just talk?”, Moritaka gazed sideways at you before letting out a sigh to which Durga walked up to him presenting a collar and evil grin, “now sit doggy”. Watching Moritaka walk on all fours back to his position you couldn’t help yourself as you thought to yourself “I’ll have to seriously make it up to him for this” and shouting “shake!”. “Woof!” Moritaka places his paw into your outstretched hand, panting happily with his tail wagging before quickly regaining his composure. At this point all of your restraint had let loose and you turned him over onto his back and began to run your hands through his fur and he all but fell limp to your touch as you rub his belly, feeling his chubby belly roll under your hands, unaware to the jealous stares of a couple other furry transients. By the time you’re done he’s practically stunned with a gaping smile and his back leg was still twitching.

Finishing with the summoners Ryota was next to pick a dare. “Walk into Dr. Shennong’s office screaming in pain”, Ryota gave a little whimper before your group set off back to Shinjuku Academy. Upon getting there Shennong’s office was clear with nobody else present, Ryota prepared himself before bursting through the door to the infirmary causing the bull transient to jump out of his seat. “Please my whole body hurts! Everything Hurts!” He screamed with tears streaming from his eyes causing Shennong to usher him to one of the beds. “Don’t worry I have just the thing!” He said before he pulled restraints over Ryota’s arms, chest and ankles, strapping him down “Wait wha-” Ryota was cut off by Shennong pulling out a gigantic syringe. “This Dr. Shennong approved pain medicine will fix you up in a jiffy”, “WAIT, IT WAS JUS-MMMPPH” , Shennong places a roll of gauze in Ryota’s mouth and seals it with a bandage “You may want to bite down on that, this will sting a bit”, “MMMMMMMMMPPHHH”. As you watch from the door window you can’t help but rub your arm at a very familiar feeling. Back at Yoyogi Ryota lets out muffled whimpers while rubbing his arm, “3..2..1”, on one you rip the bandage over Ryota’s mouth off “OUCH!” he screams as he begins to rub his cheeks “That was awful, I literally can’t feel my arm except for where he shot me! I need to make sure to never let myself get hurt so I don’t have to go back there!” You pull Ryota close to your chest and begin giving him head pats to calm him down causing him to bury his face into your chest. “You're telling me! Last time I was there he hogtied me and rubbed some kind of cream all over my cuts and bruises that burned like hell!” shouted Kengo, “It would seem most patients would try to escape otherwise, considering how often you get into fights it should come as no surprise” remarked Shiro. You quickly redirected their attention back to the game before they started to wonder why he developed such a habit of restraining his patients.

Only five participants remained and just about everyone was ready to put this game behind them. Once again the bottle spun and Gunzo’s turn was up, “Welp I knew this was coming, just give me the dare”, Durga handed him his card and he read “You have to touch Macan’s paw pads….. WHAT!?”, “Cheer up champ that doesn’t sound that hard” said Ashigara giving Gunzo a friendly pat on the back, however you knew better as you and Daisuke grimaced at the thought. It was a bit of an awkward call as you talked with snow on the phone about the situation at hand and if they would be allowed to enter the coliseum, to which Claude could be heard shouting in the background “Of course we would allow our warrior gladiator and soon to be bridegroom in! Of course your proposition also piques our interest, such bravery like the gladiators who stuck their hands into the maws of lions to obtain victory in the coliseum!”. With that settled your group makes it to the coliseum and heads down to the dungeons below lead by snow. There you find Macan sleeping in his cell, “THAT’S MACAN!”, Gunzo shouts causing the Therian to shift a bit in response.  The others quickly shush him and he stares down at the massive mountain of bulk that slumbered before him. Slowly Gunzo begins to tip-toe towards Macan, being careful not to step on any of the stray bones that lay scattered about the floor of his cell. Once close enough, Gunzo reaches down to one Macan’s hands that are sticking out and squeezes the plump pad on his hand which was surprisingly soft. Once done, he turned around and wiped his brow with his hand “phew, that really wasn’t so bad”, Gunzo was about to start making his way back before a massive paw reached up and pulled him down. Macan had pulled him close to his chest while still asleep, to which Gunzo screamed out in terror, luckily legion had managed to muffle his scream before he woke up Macan, “HELLMPPHHH MEEE” he shouted through legion’s hands. “Don’t worry my Gunzo we’ll figure out something!”, still riding atop Wakan’s shoulders you give his ear a small flick and remind him not shout “I’m sorry just please don’t flick my ear again, please”. Suddenly you hear a voice behind you, turning around to see snow holding a large slab of meat, “It’s a good thing I keep myself prepared for such situations” he said as he steps forward in front of Macan he waves the slab of meat in front of his face causing the tiger’s nose to begin twitching. Snow then begins to slowly take steps back with the meat still hanging in front of Macan who begins to unconsciously slump forwards after the meat and releasing Gunzo in the process. Once Gunzo is safely back with the rest of the group, Snow stops and leaves the meat dangling in front of Macan who opens their mouth and bites down on the meat, swallowing it down. Once the last of the meat is swallowed he licks his lips in satisfaction, curls up into a ball, and begins to purr lazily with a deep sound, which you couldn’t help but to videotape. Gunzo looks all but mortified from the experience but is glad to be safe and sound.

Back at Yoyogi the next up is Ashigara who proudly exclaims “I’m the big bear of Inohanadake! I ain’t about to back down from a dare!”. He reaches into the dare box and pulls out a red card, “Ooh you got the special card which allows you to choose someone to do the dare with you” Durga explains. “What! This was not explained prior to starting the game!” says Shiro, “Another person huh” says Ashigara as he thinks for a moment before a mischievous grin appears on his face, quickly turning, he points his finger at Yasuyori and shouts “YOU!”, “Me?” he exclaims as Ashigara nods, “Very well, I cannot allow myself to fail in front of my commander”. Ashigara is so lost in the mood that he doesn’t take in the second dare card he pulls out until he reads it a second time and his jaw drops, the card read to put on a dance performance to the music given. Just about everyone has to contain their laughter as Ashigara and Yasuyori move up in front of everyone to dance. At this point Durga has set up some speakers and begins to play the music which happens to be ballroom-waltz style music, both Ashigara and Yasuyori are dumbfounded for a second before they stare back at each other, place one armon each others hip and the other in the other ones hand as they begin to dance in circles around each other. As the music plays on the two transients dance around each other in a rather clumsy manner as they constantly knock into one another as well grimace in pain everytime one or the other steps on the other's toes. The dance nears its end as Ashigara attempts an awkward pirouette that nearly causes the two to fall over before the music ends, leaving everyone in near tears from laughter. The two stand there, red with embarrassment until you begin clapping and cheering their performance. As their gaze falls on you they quickly begin to smile and even give a small bow.

Last up is Durga who of course reaches into the dare box and pulls out a card to read “You must two entire cakes”, “WHAT, WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE CAKE, I”M TRYING TO WATCH MY DIET”, she screams, “Trully, these cards are conveniently specific aren’t they?” Moritaka remarks with a grin, breaking character for a second. “GRRR, I’m going to have to work my butt off for the next week to balance this, grrr fine! I’m not about to lose this, bring me the cake!”. As soon as the cake is presented in front of Durga she begins to wolf it down at unrelenting speed. Soon she is done and looks very pleased as she rests on the floor, “That didn’t look like it was really bad” Daisuke remarks, “Wait until she gives us an earful complaining about it for the next week” Gunzo says with a sigh. “Well it seems the game has concluded then” Shiro says, by this time it was already late from running around doing dares and everyone begins to go back to normal as Daisuke goes to get changed. A solid minute passes before you finally get Wakan’s attention “Uh, you can put me down now”, “Oh, right” he says as he picks you up off his shoulders and places you down in front of him but keeps his hold on you “Ok just a little longer”. The day ends with everyone deciding to spend the night at Yoyogi as everyone agreed to never play this game again. As everyone began to fall asleep, Kyuma thought to himself, “I really hope they don’t notice I didn’t go” as he falls asleep.

[im-a-lonelyheart]

Second Generation Headcanons

These are my headcanons of how the children from the epilogue would be. I know most folks don´t like the epilogue (For the most part I still don’t know how to feel about it) but I do, however in my head Takari and Koumi are canon (there are people who like the epilogue but don’t like including non explicit canon ships) (I won’t be mentioning them just in case), I really love the design for the kids!!!

Let’s start:

The following fanart is done by the amazing Mishy (who let me use her art for this post) (go check her out x)

Sora and Yamato’s kids: (sorry I suck at naming characters so don’t expect names)

The only ones who were fully planned they waited a while to have kids because:

1. Were busy building successful and time demanding careers.

2. Given their own childhood issues, they both agreed to wait until both were 100% on board and could provide a healthy household for their kids to grow up.

Were scared shitless anyways

Yamato is the cool uncle who is an astronaut, all the kids LOVE him, and he loves all the kids. Always brings every single one of them presents from his travels or science/related ones.

The son:

Tiny baby (the takeru of the group), everyone is so protective of him not only his sister and cousins. His Digimon follows the gabumon line and is really powerful so he doesn’t really need the extra protection (but everyone ignores this)

Inherited the crest of light. He is a ray of sunshine

Ok hear me out. I think the chosen lost/gave up their crest sometime between kizuna and the epilogue and while their kids got the same baby Digimon as their parents, the crest were redistributed according to their own personality traits.

That scared his parents, because they saw how it burdened Hikari. Even if the darkness was placated years ago (whatever was after Hikari is gone), it couldn’t be truly destroyed. Still, this crest carries a lot of power and responsibility.

 Hikari came over and took him to the park and over ice cream explained the crest to him and reassured them all that they have nothing to be worried about and they could contact her anytime in case something happens.

The daughter:

Bearer of the crests of Love and Friendship.

Scarily similar to both of her parents.

Loves to play and participate in group activities, but also enjoys being alone sometimes.

Really into art, she is never seen without her sketch book and a pen. All the paintings in her house are painted by her. And her mother also incorporates some of them into her designs or uses them as inspiration.

100% Daddy’s girl. She looks up to Yamato so much, even dresses a little like him and keeps her hair short for a while (she loves it when they tell her she looks like him).

Loves to hang out with Taichi’s son. They are in the same school.

Had an emo phase.

Miyako and Ken’s children:

The babies having babies. I am emo.

They both work a lot, but miyako does it from home (she works with Koushiro, fight me). They still take them to the park a lot and go on family trips all the time.

THE DAUGHTER:

Little shit.

Actual genius. Always doing experiments, don’t be surprised if you see the dog with a phone taped to his collar, she is probably trying something. Loves computers but science is her thing. After all these years they let her be as long as 1. She is home, 2. Doesn’t involve the digimons, 3. Doesn’t involve fire.

One time Yamato gave her a chemistry set. They had to move out to another building. After that, Ken asked him to bring her moon rocks from now on. She also loved the rocks

Loves to roast everyone in the family (mostly Miyako). Ken has to remind her not to be so rude to her mom. She adores her parents, but this brings her joy.

Crest of purity. Mimi is proud of her

Don’t be fooled, she is the goggle kid of this gen.

The son

Actual cinnamon roll, too pure for this world.

Calm personality. It contrasts a little from his sister’s. But if she is up to something, he is the only one 100% aware of it and would follow her to the end of the world.

Miyako thought she was coercing him, but no, he loves his older sister’s ideas and plans.

Crest of Love.  He is really in tune with other people’s feelings, it concerns his parents because he can be overly empathetic sometimes and it affects him. He is really open and wears his heart on his sleeve.

He tells everything to his mom, and if something goes wrong, he’s the first one to contact the adults.

Iori’s daughter

Iori was the youngest to have a kid, he knew it, but he really wanted his grandfather to meet his kid and see him happy and married before he died.

He isn’t sappy or overly romantic, but he believes in love at first sight, meet his wife on his first day in college and didn’t look back.

Lives in the same building as takeru. They drink tea together in the afternoons like old british ladies

The kid

Looks like a cinnamon roll but is Little shit 2. Best friends with little shit 1 and Takeru’s son.

Again, Ken has to make sure they aren’t overly mean to Miyako and Iori.

Crests of knowledge. Wants to know everything about the digimons and the digital world.

Has Iori wrapped around her finger since day one, but he is the first one to call her out her BS.

Isn’t into kendo but likes to try different extracurricular activities (still hasn’t found what she likes yet), but Iori is her #1 fan everytime.

Jyou’s son

Jyou moved around the country for a while, so his kid didn’t grow up as close to the others. He still made sure they all hung out together whenever he was in town.

“I have to make sure you don’t miss me” 

“oh, it isn’t like you were around much when we were young” 

“MIMI-KUN!”

The kid

Gomamon’s biggest fan. He and his own Bukamon were his only friends for a while, he can’t wait for bukamon to digivolve so he can be with TWO gomamons.

When they moved back, He got close to Takeru’s kid. Doesn’t get what the fuss about his father is about.

He knows a lot about digimons but is more into engineering. Doesn’t like blood.

Inherited his father’s lack of chill. Has a little crush on iori’s daughter (hasn’t figured out how to act around her, yet).

Crest of purity/reliability.

Takeru’s son

He is with Hikari and their kids are siblings. Please let me have this.

Takeru really loves his nephew and niece. He totally would spoil them rotten.

Designated Babysitter. Since he is a freelancer, you can say he has a lot of free time (not to his face tho), he likes to take the kids to amusement parks, go for ice cream, etc.…

After his lonely childhood he is loving having such a big family now. I CrY.

The kid.

Grew up listening to his father’s stories every night.

One thing he learned about them was the importance of being prepared all the time and think before he acts. He is thoughtful, so he really related to Jyou.

Not only that, Jyou is his hero. Takeru was really amused at first when his son would ask him questions about him after his bedtime stories. He is fond of his son admiration for his friend, who also saved him when he was younger, and knows that Jyou being away contributed to this.

Carries a backpack with him all the time. You want water? He got it. You need tissues? He has some. Some kid at school is being mean to you? He would show up to walk you home. (doesn’t like violence)

Crests of reliability. The kid was ecstatic.

At first, he got close to Jyou’s son so he could talk about his dad but ended up really liking the kid. (he likes to be friends with everyone)

Best friends with Iori’s daughter. And hella overprotective of his cousins.

Hikari’s son:

Please

Designated babysitter 2. She is really good with kids, tho she also helps organize plans for only the adults.

Tailmon disappeared one day when she was heavily pregnant, she looked for her the whole day and finally found her in her mother’s house. Tailmon told her she was worried that when she had the baby, she wouldn’t like having her around anymore.

Hikari reassured her that she would love them all equally and she will need her now more than ever. They cried and made up, then her water broke.

Taichi totally cried nonstop the day she gave birth. She still teases him about it.

The kid:

Healthy as a horse, athletic and tall. Total opposite from his mother except for his looks. It amuses Taichi to no end.

Behind the scenes leader. He loves to bring out the best in everyone and always makes sure they are all fine. He specially loves to hang out with Miyako’s kids, Daisuke’s son and Takeru’s son his sibling (they have to deal with the shenanigans of LS1 and LS2, god bless them).

Crest of Fate. Hikari always suspected that like her, he wouldn’t get a normal crest, still cautious as to what exactly this one means.

Hates being alone, isn’t used to it. Tailmon slept in his crib with him when he was a baby. He is always with his plotmon and has got in trouble several times for bringing her to school. He hasn’t told anyone but his Nyaromon digivolved because he ran to the street without looking and was almost hit by a car. Plotmon saved him.

Loves having sleepovers at his uncle’s house, despite their age difference he really loves to play with his cousin.

Taichi’s son

Always said he’d rather be a cool uncle than being a father. But the more he thought about it the more he wanted it. He realized he was the only one without a kid, but his travels still made him hesitate.

Still goes over to Yamato and Sora’s house all the time. One time when Sora was pregnant Yamato arrived from work and found Sora sitting in the sofa and Taichi cutting fruit in the kitchen.

Yamato and Taichi sat down, Taichi handed Sora a bowl of fruit and whipped cream and started eating it with her.

“thanks”

“You didn’t bring me a fork?”

“oh, I am sorry, was the baby growing inside you pushing your organs too?” Taichi and Sora laugh.

“no. but then why are you eating?”

“I cut the fruit”

“well, I bought the fruit!”

“GUYS”

“Sorry… but seriously what’s the matter with you lately?”

“I don’t know what are you talking about… hey Sora how did I do it?”

“the fruit? Fine I guess… why?” both Sora and Yamato stared at Taichi waiting for him to spill.

“OHjustfine?ok,bythewayiamhavingababytoo”

One time he got emotional after seeing his little sister’s son taking care of his son.

ANYWAYS, THE KID

CREST OF FRIENDSHIP *not pictured: everyone laughing about it for years.

Baby but doesn’t like being treated as one. Super independent, dresses himself since he is two. Loves to challenge himself.

Instant best friends with everyone he meets. Loves to hangout with the Ishidas. They are his best friends, also his cousin, also is everyone else. Doesn’t mind being around adults as well, often called matured for his age. This amuses Hikari.

Apart from his parents, Hikari is his favorite person in the world. Right now, he wants to be a teacher like her. (Last week he wanted to be a Chef like Mimi)

He and the third Ichijouji kid will probably lead the next gen.

Daisuke’s son

Daisuke travelled a lot, meet a lot of people and ironically, he married one of his neighbors. He went one time to visit his parents and ran into the girl who lived upstairs, whom he knew since he was a kid, but holy shit. He visited his parents everyday for a month until she asked him out.

When she got pregnant, he asked Taichi for his goggles.

The kid:

Prankster. Did you expect anything else? (his chibimon has a really deep voice and he loves to use him to prank people)

Don’t leave him alone with the Ichijouji girl if you value your home or your life.

Crest of Courage. Loves a good adventure, well for him everything is an adventure: from running errands with his aunt to going with his father to one of his restaurants around the world.

He is a handful; however, he has a big heart and is such a happy kid.

Admires the older chosen a lot and it’s always asking them questions about their adventures. Dreams of being an explorer or changing the world. Yamato patiently answers all his questions about space since his own kids don’t seem to be interested.

Mimi’s son:

She totally married koushiro, bear with me on this.

She has a multifaceted career, although not in what you would expect (she wasn’t interested in acting or singing professionally). She ran a lot of business, selling them when she lost interest. Is not afraid of taking risks. This meant she travelled a lot.

Eventually got tired (yes, I know. Mimi, tired? Yes) and came back to Japan. At first, she was promoting her new cooking book in a tv show but she got offered her own show and has been living her best life ever since.

The kid:

He is quiet, introvert but observant.

Ironically, he speaks 4 languages (Japanese, English, French, and Spanish), he is learning german now. He loves reading so that’s why he likes languages a lot.

He bonds with the other kids over the digimons and card games, ends up going to school with most of them and they eventually bring him out of his shell. He and Jyou’s son are kindred spirits.

Calm kid, but if you mess with him or one of his friends… you will see him angry. He is honest and loyal to his friends.

(you know how each baby Digimon has multiple evolution lines? I read in the Digimon wiki that one of Palmon’s ultimate forms is a cherrymon. Imagine Taichi saying something like: “Well kid, one advice: never tell someone to kill their friends” and the kid being like: “…ok?”, whereas Mimi and Yamato glare at him “I’ll fucking end you Taichi”)

Crest of knowledge/courage, of course.

Last but no least: 

Koushiro’s Daughter.

By this point You know what’s up

Koushiro first thought when she was handed to him for the first time was: “wow, she looks like me.” What really got to him (even though it shouldn’t) was how he had someone related to him by blood.

He adores her and is really proud of every little thing she does. Remember the “do it for her” scene from the Simpsons? He totally has one like that in his office.

Tentomon didn’t tell anyone that he spent a whole day watching Youtube hair styling tutorials. No, none. He didn’t tell Palmon and Gomamon who told everyone else, no.

The kid:

Actual ray of sunshine. (i know i seem to say this about every kid, but listen they are my kids too)

She is the nicest kid you’ll ever meet. Koushiro says he’s never had to deal with a temper tantrum.

Crest of Kindness. Loves animals, got her dad to donate money to the oceans and animal shelters.

Sora gave her stickers with cute animals and smiley faces for her birthday and now if she sees someone sad, she gives them a sticker. “Dad, you look sad today. Here!” she puts a smiley face on his forehead, he smiles and hugs her. He didn’t take it off and “accidentally” went on a meeting like that. Miyako took pictures and sent them to the group chat.

Closest to Ken’s son and Mimi’s son her brother. Also loves to hangout with Taichi’s son, and Yamato’s kids.

Loves music, actual prodigy. Plays the piano and the violin (she plays violin most of the time). Wants to compose a song for each Digimon. Invites everyone to her concerts.

Ok, this was long. I didn’t talk about the baby, but i think he would be Hope (since he is the last one) (wrote this in an hour and english is not my first language, so yeah. Sorry)

I think these people love each other so much, they might’ve drifted apart in their youth, but with the years they all got close again. Since most of the kids don’t have siblings, they set up playdates, so they don’t feel lonely. They don’t regret the events that brought them together, they knew they had to let their kids experience it when the time came.

[animemangasoul]

I'll Be There

Summery: Tamaki needs to know if Eijirou is ok.

In which Suneater and Red Riot are caught in a trap and Tamaki's unable to fight back until he knows Eijirou is alive.

“How do I know he’s even alive?”

“He is.”

Tamaki glared. Fists clenching behind his back and chest heaving because.... because....

The gun pressed to his forehead was cold, dangerous, life threatening.  

It didn’t scare him. Not fundamentally. How could it. He had the ability, the quirk to apprehend these criminals. To put a stop to everything.

Briefly glancing around, Tamaki again fixed his eyes back on the ringleader. The man was tall, scruffy to put it politely and slightly on the edge of deranged. Tamaki could have worked with that if.... if....

“I want to hear his voice.”

If they didn’t have Kirishima.  

“Let me talk to him.”

If they didn’t have Red Riot.

The villain scoffed, dirty hand running down his chin as an ugly smirk cut across his lips. “You think me stupid, Suneater?”

‘Yes, yes I do.’  

“No,” Tamaki said, keeping his gaze steady and his voice firm. “No I don’t.”

“Then why the hell do you think I’ll just let him talk to you? You want him to tell you he’s location, is that it?” The gun is pressed even harder against his face, and Tamaki stills momentarily. Catches his breath, and steels himself.  

He wasn’t afraid of this quirk less grunt. He could potentially disarm him in less than five seconds, and with a minor distraction, all these three criminals would be down and out for the count, but.... but....

What if they killed Eijirou for it? Wherever he was in this warehouse, Tamaki didn’t know his condition, didn’t know if he was dead or alive. Anything he did now should have to be weighed with Red Riot’s life in the balance.  

“I know you’re not stupid,” he finally said, making sure to keep his voice calm. “But I also know that you know I’m not stupid either. Red Riot could be dead. I need to find out that he isn’t. Because if he is--” And there, he lets the calmness slip, let’s the edge of fury break through and.... The villain pales.  

That moment of fear only lasts a second before the butt of the gun meets his temple with whip, and Tamaki’s head snaps back. He grunts but doesn’t cry out.  

A metallic taste fills his mouth, and Tamaki frowns, turning his chin slightly to spit it on the ground. “Unpleasant,” he muttered. “Very unpleasant.”

“I’ll make it even more unpleasant if you don’t--”

Tamaki shifts, one knee of the ground and a hand redirecting the gun to the wall behind him before the villain can even take a second breath. “Listen to me,” he hissed. “The only reason you’re not a bloody smear on the ground is because I don’t know if my partner is still alive somewhere. So I suggest you get him on the phone and have him talk, or this deal is over and I’ll do with you as I wish.” He almost stands, almost. But he doesn’t want to make any of these trigger-happy crazies do something he would regret. Not while Kirishima was still unaccounted for. “Understood.”

Scruffy snarls, looking even more deranged now and two more guns are pointed at him, but after a second of contemplation, the man fishes his phone out of his pocket and.... and....

Being a hero came with its own drawbacks, its own concerns, its own fears and Tamaki was fine with that. He’d signed up for it, he’d accepted it, he’d grown to love it. But, he also hated the uncertainties. Hated how they made his stomach coil and his breath hitch. The unknown always managed to scare him the most and the fact that the last thing he’d heard before being surrounded was a pained yell from Red Riot.

Red Riot who was supposed to be bulletproof.

It.... Tamaki may have been Suneater, but all that was eating at him now was the bone chilling terror that these buffoons might have seriously hurt his partner and if they had; his fists clenched in their broken chains at that thought. Tamaki was going to make them pay.

He just needed to know that Eijirou was ok. That he was in the clear. That he would live if Tamaki took these goons out. That’s all he needed. That’s all he wanted. A reassurance. A promise.

The second pistol whip doesn’t come as a surprise, but Tamaki still let’s out a tiny grunt of pain. Scruffy chortles. Tamaki doesn’t dignify him with a response. It was clear the crook wanted to take back some form of control now that Suneater had practically threatened him into giving him intel.

“Daisuke!”

Blinking slowly, Tamaki tried not to gape at the criminal who was currently snapping into his phone gun still pointed at him.

“Daisuke! You there man? I need you to put that Riot guy on the phone for a sec. He awake!”

Was this man just... Did he just say his companion’s name out loud. For all to hear? For Tamaki to hear?  

‘An idiot,’ he decided.‘He’s an idiot.’  

“Here!” A phone is suddenly thrust at him and--

“Sen--pai?”

His heart stops.  

“Red Riot.”

Because it’s Eijirou’s slurred voice on the other side of this phone. Eijirou who’s so out of it he doesn’t even refer to him by his hero name.

What had they done to him.

“I’m ok sen.... Suneater. So Do it.”

Do it.

Tamaki knew what that meant.  

“Do it? Hey! What does that mean?”

He just had to trust that Kirishima was telling the truth.

“Oi?” A slap. “If you don’t talk--”

Suneater surges forward. Quirk activating before the criminal can even blink and in a matter of seconds, he has the yelling man tied down with tentacles. Shots are fired and brief flare of pain blooms at his side, but his shell protects him from the brunt of it and Suneater has the other two down and out in a few minutes.  

Making sure all three villains are fully secured, Tamaki rushes towards the phone, fingers almost shaking as he picks it up and presses it to his ear. Already stumbling his way out of the dark room. “Red Riot! Red Riot come in!”

Nothing.

“Red Riot!”  

He’s running now. One foot in front of the other as he barrels down the stairs; vision swimming, head aching and breath coming out in short bursts.

‘Did he have a concussion?’  

‘Did it matter?’  

Focus.  

Trying not to let his thoughts stray, Tamaki keeps a firm hold on the phone as he runs and runs and attempts to keep his worry at bay.  

“Red Riot!”

And then--

A gun shot. Another, and another.

Color drains of Tamaki’s face and his heart races. Oh God. Oh God. The sound comes from his left, down the hall. He could---

A scream this time, but this one is faint, muffled and coming from the phone. No, God, no.

“Red!”

A grunt.

Suneater is all but sprinting at this point. No splitting headache, no pain, no nausea able to slow him down, not when his heart was in his throat and his mind was screaming for him to do something. Anything.  

He rounds the corner and skids to a stop in front of the closed off storage room, arms extending and banging open the door. “Red Riot!”

The scene in front of him makes his blood freeze.

There at the very corner, Eijirou is curled up. Coughs wrecking his body and bare chest showing dents, bruises, cuts and there, a single bullet hole, a single bullet that had managed to get past the ultimate defense and....

Tamaki attacks before he can even think. A vicious sort of instinct taking over as he lurches himself at the four assailants who’d been shooting at his friend. Shooting at him and laughing, knowing that the toxic gas he’d inhaled before would make even the invincible Red Riot vulnerable.  

He’s angry. He’s so so angry, and if Tamaki hadn’t been a hero for as long as he’d been, he might have done something unforgivable then and there, but he doesn’t. He grabs two of them by the throat and slams the other two against the wall; perhaps breaking a few bones, but he doesn’t kill them. He doesn’t.  

Throwing the last two aside the minute they go slack in his grip, Tamaki practically throws himself next to Eijirou. Body only stilling when the other flinches away from him.

“Hey, hey,” he says softly; ears on alert, trying to listen for any noise, any sign of rescue. “It’s just.... it’s just me Red Riot. It’s--” His throat is dry and his lips wobble and-- Tamaki hates how uncertain he sounds.  “It’s gonna be ok. I’m here now. It’s going to be ok.”

Eijirou whimpers. Curls even tighter against himself and.... Tamaki just wants to reach out and touch him. Just wants to make sure the other knows that he’s there. That Eijirou isn’t alone anymore.

But he doesn’t do that. Because he knows it’s not what Eijirou needs right now. And Tamaki has to make sure he does exactly what Eijirou needs. He can’t get this wrong. He refuses to get this wrong. He’s already failed him. Eijirou is hurt, afraid, in pain and suffering and Tamaki.... Tamaki needed to make him feel better, to feel safe.

“Eijirou? Can you.... Hey- Can you hear me? I’m here.”

Nothing.

The redhead just lowers his chin even further into his knees and whines. That sort of whine that makes your very soul shrivel.  

It tears a whole through Tamaki’s heart.

“Eijirou.... Please look at me. You’re safe. You’re safe and I’m here now.”

He doesn’t know for a long he keeps on talking, for how long his eyes linger on that sluggishly bleeding bullet wound, but slowly, ever so slowly, Eijirou starts to look up and... Thank God. Thank God. Tamaki hurriedly blinks back the threatening tears as he scoots closer now that his friend’s eyes are clearer. “You with me?”

A hesitant nod.

“Yeah?” He has to make sure.

Another nod.

Tamaki smiles; it’s soft, worried, but Eijirou smiles back and it might be just a ghost of his usual brilliantly sunny expression, but it’s enough. It’s enough for now, so Tamaki's smile grows, and he reaches out. “Can I?”

The redhead follows his gaze and lands on the bleeding hole in his shoulder. He nods.

“Ok, ok good.” Fishing out the small med kit in his left pocket, Tamaki draws himself even nearer and gently touches the edges with a finger. Eijirou hisses. “Sorry,” Tamaki says, voice no louder than a whisper. “I’ll make it quick.”

By the time he’s done, wound wrapped up and other cuts dressed to the best of Tamaki’s ability, Eijirou has calmed down enough to actually answer his questions albeit only in single words and mumbles.  

“Ok,” he says, moving back. “All done. “I’ll just--”

An arm latches onto his wrist and it’s all Tamaki can do not to act on instinct, instead he takes a sharp intake of breath and looks at his friend. His friend who’s got an iron grip around his arm. “Eijirou?”

Tears are trailing down the redhead's cheeks and the teen shakes his head viciously; sharp teeth biting into his lower lip till blood is trickling down his chin. “Don’t go. Please don’t go.”

Tamaki stiffens.

He’d never seen Eijirou like this. Not this vulnerable. Not this scared. Not for the first time he feels the anger boiling under his skin burst into flames. How dare these low lives make someone as bright and brilliant ad Eijirou look like this. How dare they.

He tries not to show that on his face. Instead scooting closer and covering Eijirou’s shaking hand with his own, squeezing it once. “I’m not going anywhere. I promise. I’m right here. Right here.”

When Eijirou reaches out and folds his arms into his suit, practically clinging on for dare life, all Tamaki can do is wrap his own arms around him and pull him close; eyes itching with tears and lips wobbling. “I got you,” he says; fingers running through red hair and body swaying Eijirou’s slightly. “It’s ok now. I got you.”

Eijirou’s sobs are heartbreaking and the teen is shaking, body practically quivering where it’s glued into Tamaki’s side and Tamaki pulls him even closer and rests his chin atop of his head; his own tears finally spilling past his cheeks. “Shhh,” he mutters. “I got you. You’re safe now. I got you.”

He holds him till he cries himself to sleep, he holds him till help arrives and he holds him all the way until Fatgum is gently lifting him out of his arms and putting him on a stretcher. And then Tamaki holds his hand, never letting go. He’d made a promise after all. He was here now and that meant Eijirou was safe. He was safe.

The End

[gossipchii]

Silver linings

FF.net link: Here

AO3 link: Here

Characters: Motomiya Daisuke and Yagami Hikari (and Taichi)

Words: 1400+

Notes: Part of the #LockdownChallenge. I got Hikari and Daisuke and it came out more cheesy than I was expecting.

OH WELL! Enjoy!

He knew a quarantine was something serious he should never be celebrating. He also understood New York was in a very extreme situation exceeding the ten thousand cases of people infected by the virus named like a famous beer brand. Yet there he was, smiling as if he had won the lottery. Miyako would probably hit him if she knew he somehow felt lucky about the whole matter. But he didn’t care, not in that moment.

Daisuke was just starting to open his ramen franchise in places outside of Tokyo, and he had gone to New York specifically to do market research. It had been a complete coincidence that Hikari had been planning to visit Taichi at that same time. Yes. An accident.

And listen- he wasn’t as crazy about Hikari as he used to be when he was eleven, but he once had read that first loves were the only real ones and the rest were to forget, and Hikari had been his first love, it was nobody’s secret. Not even to Hikari herself, so they were chill. It had just been a friendly trip to New York City, to him it was for business and to Hikari it was leisure. And Daisuke enjoyed travelling in company rather than alone.

He also needed to stop justifying himself, but it had been a normal trip until it wasn’t. He was now in a government mandatory lockdown. It had been just his luck that he had rented an AirBnb for over two months while Hikari had preferred a hotel room. Her hotel, however, had just announced they would be closing due the lockdown. Daisuke, as nice as he was, suggested she could stay with him, since Taichi was working home office on confidential manners. Hikari didn’t want to get herself, or her brother, in trouble with the United Nations, so she agreed.

And there she was, just entering his temporary apartment. She was just carrying a small luggage and she looked scared. Hikari was very much about vibes, and it was nobody’s secret that New York looked eerie with pretty much no people on the streets. Daisuke and the younger Yagami had been through a lot, but before they had to fight Digimon, things they could see.

“It’s weird, isn’t it? Having an invisible enemy, we can’t fight with the power of our Digi-vices.” Daisuke smiled, he sometimes believed Hikari could read minds.

“I mean, this one we can fight staying inside and binge-watching Netflix so…” Hikari left her luggage in a small corner in the rather big apartment Daisuke had rented, as if she didn’t want to bother.

“Why am I not surprised at all,” she laughed, stepping into the kitchen just to see boxes of Oreo, chips, and of course, ramen all over the place.

“Don’t worry, I’m not a college student no more!” he defended himself. “There’s some vegetables on the fridge!” Hikari had a look on her face Daisuke hadn’t seen in a long time, sparkling eyes, even. “What?”

“Do you want to know what I did?” he nodded; the brunette ran straight to her purse to take out three toilet papers.

“Did you steal that from the hotel-“ he was speechless. “Who are you and what did you do to Yagami Hikari?”

“I heard the whole city was out of toilet paper! I lost control!” She could not stop laughing, Daisuke appreciated the sound of it.

“I can’t believe you actually did that. Now we can make sure we will survive this with the power of toilet paper and cookies.”

“Oh, everyone will be so jealous of our quarantine survivor kit,” Hikari took out her polaroid camera and took photos of the mountains of food Daisuke had bought. She was anxious about everything, but she was glad she was not spending it alone. Since she was a teacher, and her students were in vacations she was not homeworking like everyone else was, hence why she had decided to visit Taichi during that time.

She never expected for everything to go wild, it was not even safe for them to go back to Japan, considering New York was now one of the most affected cities in the world. Hikari didn’t want to put her parents in any kind of risk. It was better for her to just stay in New York, with her brother. With Daisuke.

“New York has always been the city that never sleeps, yet here it is. Sleeping.” The man stated, looking outside the window. The sun was setting, meaning it was probably chilly outside. Not that it mattered, since they had a heater inside.

“Did you trick me and are you actually Takeru in disguise?” she teased this time around.

“You would like that, wouldn’t you?” He stuck his tongue out to her, Hikari rolled her eyes.

“Daisuke! We are not eleven anymore!”

“I know, I know! And I promise I’m nowhere as salty as I was back then.” He stood up to boil some water for the ramen. They were nowhere as good as his, of course, but it was what they had for now. People had gone nuts in the streets with all the panic shopping, Americans were way more paranoid than they were in Japan.

“I’ll take a quick shower if that’s okay?”

“Hey, su casa es mi casa!”

“It’s supposed to be mi casa es tu casa…”

“Now I’m supposed to believe you’re bilingual.”

“I’ve learned some things from Miyako, the basics.”

“Ok booksmart, go take a shower because I can smell you from here!!” he yelled, she laughed; as she disappeared into the bathroom, leaving him in silence once again.

Their friendship had become stronger over the years, eleven-year-old Daisuke would have never imagined he would end up locked with Hikari Yagami. Adult Daisuke was, of course, over that crush. Sure, he would always love Hikari, but the romantic feelings were left behind, right?

Not many people knew this about the younger Yagami, but she loved horror movies. How would you ever guess that, considering she looked like an angel herself. So, after the ramen was done -and he improved them, if he could say so himself, he felt free to pick the newest horror film on Netflix, to Hiakri’s excitement.

“I was just thinking about watching this film! I tried to watch it with Taichi the other night but he’s such a chicken, oh and the ramen looks amazing!” She had her now longer hair still wet and wearing an oversized shirt. Daisuke tried to hide his blush; she was so naturally beautiful. “Perhaps I made the best decision by staying with you instead of my brother, God knows what he’s eating right now.”

“He works for the UN, I’m sure he is being taken care of.”

“You’ll be surprised…” she whispered for herself.

Not too long had passed when Hikari fell asleep while watching the film, which, by mere causality, was in Spanish. That made Daisuke laugh. Hikari’s phone began ringing to show it was Taichi himself who was calling, he felt free to answer.

“Have you not gone bald yet?”

“One more pandemic away to do that!” the older one laughed; it was refreshing to hear a joke after so much stress at the office. “Where is she?”

“Asleep,” he looked at her, breathing softly.

“Of course she is, girl can’t stay up after midnight no matter how hard she tries.” Taichi sighed, changing the tone of his voice. “Thank you for taking her in, I feel so guilty for not taking care of her while she was here…”

“You know how Hikari is, she never wants to bother.”

“She’s so lucky to have people like you in her life, and I mean, me too.” Daisuke smiled; he had an inexplicable amount of respect towards Taichi. “Thank you, really.”

“The Yagamis will always have a special place in my heart, you know it. Let us know when you take a break from saving the world so we can do FaceTime!”

“It’s a promise. And Daisuke?”

“Yes?”

“As soon as we’re done with this mess, I’ll introduce you to someone I know, he’s very interested in your business and would like to help you open your first branch here!”

Daisuke smiled big, the Yagamis really overdid themselves every single time. And even if his crush with Hikari never became anything more, he would always consider them part of his family.

[bionicdragonguardian1]

Ranma 2/4

Part 3; Final: chapter 26-38

After this it’s on to good and proper timeline deliberation

These two are honest-to-God morons and I want to punch them in the face

*sigh* Ranma…

Y’know I almost had hope that this differed in the manga

Guess not

I DO NOT approve of alienation

However, getting emotional character development out of Ranma is like pulling teeth

So alienate away

Emotional Oof

THANK YOU!

*chuckles* Ryoga, you’re great

BREATHE

He’s dying don’t kill him early

FINALLY!

Ooo

didn’t see that coming

*tightly* I’m fine

okay, Ranma, you know what to do

*heaves giant ass sigh* RANMA!

*screams*

Look I know no chill, kay, shut up

RIP my shipping heart

*sighs* FUCK!

Not gonna lie, I’m Ranma

Careful, Akane might kill you

And with the way Hinako’s acting she deserves it

I’m actually with Nabiki on this one

I love how Ranma is rolling with this

Ooo that’s gonna sting

Those 3 are terrifying, honestly

Hinako, your timing is awful

STOP USING RANMA AS YOUR LANDING PAD SHAMPOO!

Ranma blubbering hurts WAY more than I thought it would

Ranma, you’re digging your own grave here

Someone call me when he learns his lesson FINALLY

*cringes* Yikes, tbh I can’t tell if she’s playing him

Ranma you shit

WHY

Why is it always Kuno?!

Oof this gonna hurt w Kuno’s understanding of Ranma’s curse

Expect all Ranma and Kuno- especially Ranko- interactions to hurt really bad

Ukyo, you’re an idiot

You too Ryoga

Honestly

Alright, that’s funny

Ukyo, you’re lucky they’re dumb

Oh God, you two are SO wrong, but I love it

Aaand what does that say about you two Akane?

Ooo I could make this really mean

It’s SO tempting

Well, that went nowhere

Poor Ranma

So many trans vibes, honestly

*screams* HOW? Who? WHY?!

Wha-wha-what?!?!

Ouch, that’s gonna sting SO bad

heheh

Ouch, that hurt surprisingly more than I thought it would

Further proof that Genma SUCKS

Just this once, gimme soft

PLEASE

Close enough…

Okay, this fight was AWESOME!!

*sigh* Why am I even surprised by Genma’s reasoning anymore?

If Ranma cries, Imma cry

Excuse me while I go scream

I literally don’t even know what to do with this

Chuck it in the fuck it bucket and move on, I guess

okay, the end was funny though

Soun, is that bird didn’t look out of it’s gourd I’d believe you

*Chucks whole birdhouse* “fair”

A+ pic of Ranma

In his defense, he can argue something else, they just won’t listen cuz Shampoo won’t go with the truth

Alright, so Shampoo is smart, but with Ranma she’s an idiot

Wouldn’t the smart idea be to send Ranma AND Akane in with all 4 objects at the start?

Ok, Shampoo Sleep-Fighting is funny

Ranma is so underwhelmed that he’s just not even caring anymore

How Kasumi the scariest one to be possessed

Alright, anything with Nabiki on the cover worries me

Holy Shit he played Nabiki

I’d be impressed if I wasn’t annoyed to hell

Let’s all be glad right now that Genma never mastered this

Where do you think he would’ve sent it?

My inclination’s the Tendos

If nothing else I’m impressed by Nabiki

Now play this man like a kazoo PLEASE

When Ranma lectures you on how you’re acting like kids, you done fucked up

I’m with Ranma

Are you sure Akane?

Cuz I’m not

Heheheheh

Thems the breaks Ranma

You deserve it

Holy Shit Ryoga, nice

Now, I understand that Pigs are your life, but you might be dead

And honestly, I don’t blame him

Okay, that one’s gonna hurt

No matter how you slice it

Morality, Ranma, I know you have it

I hate this

Ok, that was uncalled for

Ranma he’s gonna kill you

Also WTF are you thinking?!?

Oof

Wait… what?

I’m officially concerned

Ok, I actually kinda like this interlude

Akane… seriously, trust is a thing you need to learn

One would think she’d learn…

Okay, that is actually creepy

I would too Ranma, I would too

Jesus fucking Christ, you suck Happosai

LetRanmaMeetHisMomCOVID19!

Gemma you shit

Happosai, go fuck yourself

Nevermind, don’t let him meet her, this is ridiculous

“Where’s the fridge?” “Akane wanted it”

I shouldn’t’ve laughed as hard as I did

*sigh* I just want Ranma to have ONE normal parental figure in his life, is that too much to ask?!

I already hate this idea

He comes back Imma scream

Since when?

On what planet does penpal = boyfriend/girlfriend?

Ryoga, PICK ONE!

I’m getting annoyed with you Ryoga, which sucks cuz you’re one of my faves

Ryoga, how are you this gullible?

You deserved that Ranma

I would wish the fate of being Kuno’s wife on no one

Ever

Congrats Ukyo you’ve actually made me freak out

I don’t appreciate it

At all

*shudders*

Oh this is SO weird

Of y’all keep making comments like this WHY do you keep trying?!

Nevermind it’s Hiroshi and Daisuke, they’re in the know

I’m going to say it again

AKANE LEARNS TO SWIM LIKE A NORMAL PERSON!

This is why you don’t buy cheap food people

I can’t lie, I’ve been waiting for Akane to get possessed

That moment when the ghost is honestly being a bit too sensitive

Actually, he didn’t, so shut up

I could make the Hawaiian thing so Explicit

But I won’t, cuz y’know consequences and stuff

I’m not going to ask how Ashura drowned at Josenkyo

Taro, quit being a dick, you turn into a Minatour-like thing

God he’s dumb

When Crazy and Crazy wanna duke it out, Ranma’s got the right idea

Excuse me, what?!

Ooo, now you’ve made Akane mad, run

Wtf is wrong with you, Kodachi, he’s literally unconscious!

I think that was almost character development?

I can’t tell

Ranma should not look that good in a suit

Whoa, she actually like… said it

Damn

Everyone’s got 4 sec to start treating Ranma like a person

Oof, right in his pride

Akane, I need you to stop being cute for 3 sec so I can focus

Yeah, I ain’t making it dormant

Ranma, I can’t tell if this is sexism or jealousy, either way it looks ugly on you

“At least he’s scaring the cats” harsh Kasumi

Okay, so I’m 90% sure it’s just jealousy, which better but still ugh

Ranma, you can be kickass when Akane is too

Ya goddamn moron

I’m going to beat that into him

There will probs be some angst about that

Not gonna lie

Look I’m good at it

Sorry

Ranma, if you want to get MURDERED that’s the way to do it

Smooth one, idiot

Called out

You better do this right or I swear, I’ll kill you myself, Ranma

I believe that is a fail

Of epic proportions, congrats

You NEED to learn to keep your mouth shut Soun

Awww

But he’s not lying!

Ranma, just run, she’s actually pissed this time

FUCKING RUN!

Alright, Akane, NO

You’re playing into the patriarchy

Oh, right… 80’s...

I’m changing that!!

Oh My God PLEASE tell me Ranma gets deaged!! Please!

Ranma’s got more patience for assholes than I do

Jesus

Hah

He deserved that

Part of me wants to see Kasumi actually get pissed off

YES!!

I LOVE degaging plots!

Ranma, I want you to math that one out, just a little

YES!

I am LIVING for this!

There is so much wrong with that sentence Kodachi

Ok, that was a little too cruel Akane

Someone either get Mousse recognized as Legally Blind

Or someone get him glasses that work!

Either one, but PLEASE

I just got a “draw me like one of your french girls” joke from a horse

Even though the widespread joke is LITERALLY at least 30 years later than this image

OOF

Ice Cold

We’re running out of chapters for her to find out

She better have a canon way of doing it otherwise I’m gonna be really mean with it…

Bean… Gun… Plant…

Eh Seen weirder

Aww Valentine’s Day chapter!

Yes!

Poor Ranma

These two are blind to each other

Heheh

Aww

I love these dorks

Heheh oops, busted

I still just find the principal an honest annoyance

Wait… when did Ranma start wearing a school uniform?

Congrats Miss Hinako!

I just now realized that I’m going to have write someone who is ok with having a female chest

Gag me with a spoon

Bleh

I’m bad at that

I really do want to give Ranma clothes that do actually fit his female form

Ranma needs to look at the terms and conditions of good curse

Cuz this is getting creative

Uh oh

Ranma you have a brain, please use it

Hehe, she’s doing her body laundry

Oh shit

THANK YOU SOUN!

Fucking Happosai

Why are you the actual worst!

Oh shit

Goddammit Nodoka

That one was ALL on you

I expected this from Nabiki, but wtf Nodoka?!

Happosai you twisted fuck

Heheheh alright that’s funny

If nothing else Shampoo is sneaky

WHY is that the only way to undo it?!

Poor Akane she is so lost

Aw, poor Ryoga

Definitely not, Akane, but thank you for posing that question

Thank you for calling him out on his ego

This would be hilarious to see this before anyone had any bit of a clue about Ranma’s two forms

Also, Ranma, you need to keep her safe from the Kunos 

 *sigh* Akane, you’re wrong 

 Ooo, not good 

 And that is what no self control looks like folks 

 What is with that ending? 

 And this is what manipulation look like folks 

Also, y’know, robbing someone blind 

 I’m assuming this is Konatsu and I love them already 

 I’m using they/them cuz I’m unsure of what pronouns to use 

 Y’know I thought the Cinderella thing was a joke, turns out I was wrong 

 I do not understand Konatsu’s thought process w Ukyo at all 

 Also, can you not knock them out? 

 I am forgetting the name of that one Hero from Supergirl but if my understanding Konatsu is correct I’m DEFINITELY going to do that

Yeah, that’s NOT how that’s gonna go over 

 Okay, can we all agree that the trick Kuno used on Ranma is HORRIBLE, right? 

 Wholeass mood for Ranma 

 Like you two need to shut up 

 I just want Ranma to wear a sun shirt and trunks to the beach ONCE 

Ryoga… how are you so lost that you came up through the ground? 

Ranma, how are you both a dick and a good friend at the same time? 

 Just tell me How on Earth did Akari justify the hot water for Ryoga with revealing that he’s Pchan 

 I’d like to think that’d be something they wouldn’t skip over 

 No questions, just punches a grave 

 Why does that grave hit back? 

 Honestly Nodoka almost finding is stressing me out 

 I could be SO angsty with the Neko-ken Fear thing 

 Someone tell me not to I’m that much of an asshole 

So glad that she’s apparently gonna learn bc I would’ve been SO mean 

God, Genma you actually suck 

 Oh, thank God she’s not too smart 

 The fact that he’s 300% ready to die is actually depressing 

 That was actually quite touching

If we ignore the way Ranma phrasing that is just plain wrong

Uhm… what?

 C-can she do that?

I hope not

God, you two are so dumb!

Is her definition of “manly” emotionless?!

Bitch, have a heart!

Oh God make them ALL leave! ALL OF THEM!

You feel? You said “you’re leaving”

 Ranma, the fact that you didn’t put that together I can’t help you Like my dad says “I can’t fix stupid”

The fact that he feels the need to run screaming from his own house…

Nabiki, WHY

I’m convinced at this point that there is something Nabiki HATES about Ranma and that’s why she’s making his life a living hell

Cuz you do realize at least ⅓ of his problems are because she told someone something that was private

I can’t tell if that’s an insult or a backhanded comment

Either way, RUDE

I can’t tell, is that Konatsu or is that Tsubasa?

Must go back and check cuz Akane’s comment about “trasvestite and a homosexual” confused me since Ranma mentioned being “the first male kunoichi”But then who HAS TO BE Tsubasa says they’re a straight guy

*sigh*

 Yep, nope, that’s Konatsu

My understanding was that Konatsu was like actually trans in canon

Apparently I mixed that up

I’m making it canon

 MtF Konatsu

 Bisexual Konatsu

One of these days someone is going to teach people to cook before assuming they know what they’re doing

 Seriously It’s not that hard

Did they seriously just try to marry an unconscious Akane to Ranma?!

What The Fuck?!

Aww, she’s cute

Ryoga has a bad sense of direction, but he’s never missed before…

Okay, that’s a little strange

Why is she hatching?

Poor Mousse

Lol, that was so sweet until Ranma was dumb

It’s still sweet, who am I kidding

“Do I look like I wear Totoro underwear” oh that’s GOLDEN

Le shit

 Firstly, Genma is still and idiot

Second, how is he already in Moscow?!

Third, why do I find this hilarious

Oh fuck

YES Kick her ass Akane!

I’m confused

Ok, was heralding back to the first chapter intentional?

Why does he have the staff in the bath?

Ok, I THINK I know what’s happening here…

Oof Can you two leave?

Ok, I was DEAD wrong

Wait…

If she…

If the DROWNED AKANE Imma commit murder

Damn, if you wanna piss off Ranma that’s how you do it

I don’t know why anyone would think pissing him off is smart

Oh, thank God, she’s okay

What is with this kid?

Why is he such a pain in the ASS?!

So I know she’s not dead

Unless SEVERAL DOZEN Fanfics have lied to me

Which is entirely possible since they were all listed as AUs

Uhm… Ranma… you okay?

Good, get him out cuz he’s clearly in shock

 This hurts

Okay, hate to be the one who complains that Akane’s not dead, but that doesn’t track

At all

Can I rescience this?

Please?

Am I going to be an ass about it, probably, but it’s me no one should be surprised by that in any way

“Honored and crazy guest” I mean, accurate

Alright, Shampoo you’ve got exactly 1 chance

Then I’ll maybe apologize for calling you names constantly

Oh I am gonna be such an asshole in this scene

Also extend it some

Oh, God I could be such a dick

I’ll restrain

I’ll just write one-shots instead

Mousse do the right thing

You have a Moral Compass I know that!

“Anytime THIS YEAR!” Damn the witty quips

Yeah, but you won morally

That’s what’s important

Why the Scooby-Doo line?

Go Ranma!

Ok, so that comment about Ranma basically fighting a God is NOT an overstatement

Noted

Congrats Ranma you made me Google a word

Turns out it is a word that had its height of use in the 80s

Neat

Explains why I had no clue what it meant

Someone shoot those damn chicken brains OUT OF THE SKY!

 “Only rocks”, rocks Ryoga just confirmed are 3 Tons

*sigh* I’m gonna have to physics the shit out of that

Joy

I cannot tell you the amount my heart dropped when I saw a full color double spread

Jesus Christ

DAMN

You’re gonna make me cry, dammit

Aww

YAY!

Heheh poor Ranma

Chill, hun, you’re good

Aww he’s tiny!

WHAT IS WITH YOU 2?!

STOP trying to marry your kids while they’re unconscious!

I’m not crying you are!

*tightly* I’m fine

Kodachi LET IT GO

 Literally everyone else too! I hate you all

Just so it’s on the record I’m pissed

Ok, so “back to the start” is definitely an oversimplification because Akane knows Ranma loves her Ranma knows she knows

Akane! Your turn!

Ooo, IDEA!

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Might not tag this with the Daisuke Tuesday tag, but...

This part. THIS ENTIRE PART OF THIS SCENE. Like, KenMiya/Kenyako fans notice hints of Ken → Miyako in this whole scene, but Ni was all 👀 at this part.

What is the first thing Daisuke does when they meet Miyako? He teases the heck out of her. Yes, no "how are you been?" or "thanks for coming", IT JUST "BETTER YOU BE USEFUL OK??"

This shows how much they love each other because Miyako does not take it wrongly, she's so used to Daisuke teasing her (and vice-versa) that she immediately takes it lightly and teases back.

I love those two together since i had my first 02 JP ver. rewatch, it was when i decided i loved them and their relationship so muuuuuuuuch 😭

I have a ton of KenMiya friends, but they're chill with me being this walking messy DaiMiya brain rot in the gang ;w; (It's okay, i do like KenMiya and KenDai as well lol, can't pick just one so i ship all three hahahahaha)

... I need more DaiMiya friends orz

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SnK S3E16 Poll Results (Manga Reader Version)

The poll closed with 352 responses. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Please note that these are the results of the manga reader poll. Anime only watchers are suggested not to read if you do not wish to be spoiled about certain events! Anime only viewers, click here to view your poll results!

RATE THE EPISODE 338 Responses

This episode gained a lot of positive responses with 87.6% rating it at a 5, with only a couple people not so impressed. Hopefully future episodes will keep up the high streak!

As it stands right now, this is my favorite episode from the anime. How the Beast Titan's rampage was animated was so much more horrific and impactful than the manga, I felt more sympathy with Erwin than I did when I read the manga, and the final series of scenes that depict the suicide charge were so masterfully done I felt my heart grow heavy. Absolutely spectacular. I hope the next episode is even better <3

It was fucking amazing. Perfect game, more like perfect episode

Great job all around the board imo. The rock throwing was truly horrifying either the red mist, and the screams were done perfectly

So far easily the most harrowing, depressing episode of the anime :/

Even though I knew what it is going to happen in this ep, wit has managed to surprise me. Best episode of the season so far with the first one.

Favorite episode of the series so far

It was great, but the poor animation quality really ruins some serious moments in this arc, as many people are dying

Just Perfect, the tension and release were just on point 👌

Took the crown from S2EP6 as the best of the series for me.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WAS YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT? 349 Responses

A lot of attention was on Erwin this chapter and many were moved by his scenes. Most notably, his charge with his soldiers at the Beast Titan led with 28.9% respondents picking it as their favorite moment. 17.8% respondents said Levi kneeling in front of Erwin and vowing to take down Zeke was their favorite, followed by Erwin’s motivational speech at 14.3%.

Bombardment scene was made 30 times better in the anime.

It was the moment we were all waiting for, and it happened and now I'm like a deflated balloon of emotion. Thank you, Erwin.

The imagery of the fallen scouts chilled me and I loved that included Isabel, Farlan, Isle Lagnar etc but my anger towards Annie has been resurged seeing Petra's face. Female titan I'll never forgive you for wrecking Levi Squad!

Erwin and Levi's relationship is one of the most beautiful ones I have ever seen, and I was happy seeing how it was portrayed, finally. With them having cut so many of the moments that showed Erwin as human, I'm glad they took the time to draw the moment of his smile so much. Long live my Commander, I would have followed him to hell.

I was astonished at how well they adapted Levi and Erwin's scenes.  Bravo, the animation was top notch, the voice acting was stellar, like wow.

The bodies on the red background was really dark & was the part that had the most impact on me (as opposed to the manga)

erwin and levi's talk made me a lot more emotional than it did in the manga. the whole team did a pretty damn good job with this episode.

WHO WAS THE EPISODE'S MVP? 348 Responses

Unsurprisingly, Erwin gains the MVP award for this episode. Some think Levi stands out as well.

Erwin is humanity"s greatest soldier. Rest in peace, Commander.

Ono Daisuke is the goddamn mvp

Erwin made me gay

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CONNIE MAKING A PUN ABOUT THE FALLING HOUSES? 346 Responses

28% of respondents can relate to Connie’s stressful comedic moment, with 27.5% believe he has the right to make jokes. Some are rolling their eyes or think this isn’t quite an appropriate time.

I think Connie´s joke was his own form of mental breakdown. It makes him all the more relatable to me.

WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE IF YOU WERE ASKED TO JOIN THE SUICIDE CHARGE? 345 Responses

If asked to join Erwin on the suicide charge, a majority at 38.8% of respondents would have faith in the commander and hope to survive. 30.1% of participants aren’t sure what they would do, while an equal amount of people are between retreating or surrendering on the spot.

Crack a joke like Connie

If Erwin throw himself from a bridge, I would too! The fuck. Ok but being serious, being in that horrible scenario without a chance to survive, just nod and fight until the end.

Fuck it. I'm going die anyway; might as well go out swingin

cry, disassociate, and die. in that order.

Lads you would not catch me within 1000 miles of a battlefield. I'm less useful than Reiner on a battlefield, and that's saying something.

Pull a Floch and shit myself while crying

I would actually with all my heart follow Commander Erwin fucking Smith with no expectations of survival. Never have I ever encountered a man as compelling as him, real or fictional.

Sorry Erwin but... someone’s gotta keep Floch from being an ass. I’m sure you understand.

Not really but what about trying to hide closer to the wall since zeke will be throwing rocks at erwin and the others... then wait until levi is done with the monkey.

I would have never been stupid enough to join the survey corps to begin with lol

DO YOU THINK LEVI MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE TO FOLLOW ERWIN’S PLAN OVER HIS OWN? 346 Responses

41.3% of respondents believe that there was no other choice Levi could have made except to defeat the Beast Titan. 39.9% think the plan was the better of the two strategies.

It was the only viable narrative choice, but if it was a real battle retreating with as many survivors as possible might have been sensible.

Levi gave Erwin salvation by making the choice for him and gladly transferred Erwin's own burden of guilt and responsibilities onto his own shoulders. Which also why the word choice of "follow" seems iffy. Erwin is a proven master strategist and brilliant tactician, so of course you always go with his plan. BUT Levi didn't just 'follow' his plan, he made an active *choice* to implement the plan. It is Levi's plan as much as it is Erwin's.

Levi let his personal feelings get in the way of determining what would be the best hope for Humanity's survival.

I sincerely doubt Beastie would have let the survivors go unmolested all the way back to Wall Rose, and Levi knew it which was why he said he doesn't really expect anyone to survive this situation. Erwin had to make his last contribution to humanity in that moment, and they both knew that.

i think the plan should have been to stunt the beast, as we know that he doesn't get killed here anyway (obvs they don't know that), just buy some time ans save as many souls as possible.

HOW MUCH DID ERWIN’S INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH MOTIVATE YOU? 345 Responses

A large majority of voters are willing to believe in Erwin’s encouraging words and die by them no matter the risk.

I'LL FOLLOW YOU TO THE GRAVE COMMANDER ERWIN!!

ERRRRWWWIIIINNN!

WHO YELLED THE BEST INSULT TO BERTOLT? 345 Responses

Out of the few distracting insults, Sasha calling Bertolt a “massive pervert lord” was the best out of the three for 69.6% of respondents.

BEST SHOCKED FACE THIS EPISODE? 348 Responses

It isn’t often Levi is caught off-guard, so his shocked expression this episode was favored by 41.1% of voters. 23.3% of people thought Erwin had an expressive reaction as well.

Erwin’s face when he got hit... Wish we could’ve seen the gore though.

HOW WELL DID WIT ADAPT THE CORRESPONDING CHAPTERS? 343 Responses

There were a couple unsatisfied viewers, but overall a majority of participants believe the episode was fairly accurate to the manga.

the suicide charge was perfectly done.

that slow mo scene of the first boulder shower was amazing! and then the red mist of blood, the screams and cries of fear, pain, and death of the soldiers, the shock, despair, the ghosts of the dead soldiers, the emotion of Erwin and Levi’s last conversation, gosh this episode was beautiful in a morbid and heartbreaking way

It was very well done. It hurt, but not quite as much as the manga did.

Incredible adaptation. I’m tempted to call it flawless.

erwins soft smile after levi confirms what they must do was so special, especially since they hung on erwins face for a while

This episode was far more horrific than the manga version - the blood mist and the screams really upped the fear.

WHICH VERSION OF CONNIE'S JOKE DID YOU LIKE BEST? 346 Responses

There were a few different translations of Connie’s joke depending on the medium. 43.9% preferred Connie’s pun in the manga about Eren having a roof over his head again, while 31.8% thought Connie’s “Yeager” pun in Japanese was the funniest.

The only funny version of connie's joke is the japanese one...

HOW DID THE ADAPTATION OF ERWIN’S MOMENT OF GRIEF AFFECT YOU? 340 Responses

Erwin’s moment of grief was a somber scene for many, and over half of participants feel the adaptation tugged on their heart strings more than when they read the manga. Less than a quarter felt more sympathetic, with quite a number preferring the original manga version better.

There’s something about actually hearing his voice that made me want to cry again

I dunno, I think both mediums had different but equal impact in terms of the actual speech. The anime is very emotionally and viscerally effective, whereas with the manga you take longer to process what's in front of you at your own pace, in the privacy of your own skull. Both very moving.

Can't reproduce reading it for the first time but this was great.

I really liked it, but the manga is still more powerful for me.

Doesn't matter to me. I felt the same sorrow and overwhelmed like in the manga was a couple years ago. Great job WIT, absolutely!

I prefer the scene in the manga because of Erwin having more moments of being himself instead of colder than a summer day in Colorado, as the manga clues in more to him being a sad old man. However, Ono Daisuke’s voice acting was ON POINT. Erwin’s voice cracks like he was going to cry, the distance in his voice, it just made me cry.

I was practically sobbing on the floor, take from that what you will.

The hidden option of: Both were heartbreaking to me

KNOWING FLOCH NOW, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON HIS BREAKDOWN? 348 Responses

Since RtS, Floch has become a paramount character in the current manga arc. Viewing his breakdown in the episode, 37.1% respondents think the moment was great in humanizing him. 18.4% respondents are less moved and found pleasure in his despair. Several were reminded why they used to like Floch and some gave praise to his seiyuu’s performance.

Back when I read the chapters, I found Floch to be annoying, now with the recent ones I really dislike him more. I still felt the same watching the episode but the seiyuu did a good job

Um, a combination of the above options I think. I was always 'meh' about Floch until his jerkface side began to show. So I never actually 'liked' him, but I certainly empathised with him at this point, and his seiyuu was definitely brilliant!

I have never liked him, really

I don't agree with his mindset in the current chapters of the manga but seeing the fucked up shit that he went through being the sole survivor and even then not being able to revive the Commander. I can see that trauma changed him to just follow Eren's instructions that he would let someone like Zeke live on but give far lesser thoughts to his actual saviour, Levi. As such, in the particular episode and the extent of the anime, I pity him and his VA did an amazing job of displaying a normal soldier's reaction.

Independently from his future actions, I think his breakdown is irresponsible and it doesn't help, given the circumstances.

Floch's a prick, but his VA was fantastic here and actually made me sympathize with him quite a bit. Can't wait to hate him again in a few eps though.

I had a lot of sympathy for him at the time in the manga, and seeing it again has made me think about how he's come to the point he has in the current story. PTSD and survivor's guilt explain a lot.

Hate him with a passion. I had forgotten that Levi actually kinda saved him, and now knowing how he wanted to kill Levi in recent chapters made me hate him even more.

I don’t give a floch

I think there still a hidden motive that Floch has since he is definitely following Eren now. I predict that in his mind he is honoring his fallen comrades by acting the way he is in recent chapters. Might be messed up externally, but I think there is more to Floch since his motives likely match Eren’s who we still haven’t quite figured just yet.

Of course we can have sympathy for someone without justifying their actions. I do sympathise terribly with Floch's trauma as the sole survivor of the suicide charge, but I do NOT accept it as a reason to become a militant ethno-nationalist. (His seiyuu was beyond amazing tho, props)

who the fuck is floch?

MARLOWE AND MOBLIT’S DEATHS ARE COMING UP AND SOME HAVE EXPRESSED THAT THEY WOULD LIKE SOME ADDITIONAL ANIME ORIGINAL SCENES FOR THEM - THOUGHTS? 347 Responses

Sadly, Marlowe and Moblit’s death scenes will be shown within the next couple episodes. 50.1% of respondents believe these scenes are impactful enough to stick with the manga while 36% would want to see the anime had something more.

Additional scene definitely for Moblit!! Poor boi is so underrated :'-(

Marlowe :( :( :(

I would definitely like to see more of Moblit, we have barely seen him this season. I feel like the only scenes we'll see him in are pre-death and post-death (we could see him as a ghost in Erwin's grief scene). Moblit deserves way more than this. Marlowe is adorable and seeing him die will be enough to break my heart, especially when you think that the only person surviving that suicide charge was not a great person like him, but the disgusting scumbag that Floch is.

WHICH SCENE FROM THE PREVIEW ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? 348 Responses

A majority of readers at 69.8% can’t wait to see the infamous first battle between Humanity’s Strongest and the War Chief. 23.3% are more enthusiastic for Armin’s face-off against Bertolt. Needless to say, it’s going to be an eventful episode.

I AM NOT READY FOR SHINGANSHINA FRIED ARMIN.

Isn’t it wild that next episode we’ll likely see the defeat of all three of the Warriors? Bye Zeke, Bye Reiner, Super-Bye Bertholdt.

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON THE EPISODE?

This was the best episode so far that has been aired. The emotions were high, the soundtrack was impeccable, the animation/drawings were fantastic (aka Levi had emotions!!!), and it really did a good job manifesting the hopelessness of the situation to the audience.

I forgot how hopeless the situation was during all of this. The constant narrating on stones in the background and the recruits screams really showed that

My only gripes were the music choice and lack of proper facial expression (Although, maybe that's just because Isayama is amazing at expressions)

That red mist was so horrible and made everything look so gruesome, I was in shock. This episode really hit me hard, I wasn't ready to watch it and now that I have, I'm having a hard time recovering

I was HEARTBROKEN at the end of this episode. Hard enough to read the chapter, worse still to see it on screen. So much sorrow and regret for poor Erwin.

I need that piano ost

Rip Erwin. Shinzou'ed his last sasageyo.

I've never felt something watching SnK until this episode. Erwin's face during the suicide charge was something... That was the real face of fear. He knew he had to let go his dreams for the sake of humanity, unlike previous times where he used this excuse to move forward his dream.

The music and Erwins’s voice actor made it nearly perfect

WIT is playing a dangerous game with the amount of CGI they're using. It hasn't really "ruined" anything for me yet, but they're getting close.

I cried even though i already knew what would happen. Is it normal doctor ?

The episodes have just gotten better and better, and this one might just be my favorite in the series. Definitely top 3. Just fantastic execution all around. It truly managed to bring back that feeling of hopelessness. Daisuke Onoue is an absolute legend. Not ashamed to say I cried about 3 times opon rewatches.

This episode broke me. Literally. I was mourning for Erwin for a while after, still am. I thought having read the manga would prepare me somewhat for the Vow™ conversation, but holy shit. I dunno if this is in the manga but Erwin had tears in his eyes when he sat on the crate. Erwin Smith was *crying*. And his voice (kudos to Daisuke Ono!!!) just. Absolutely wrecked me. Amazing, amazing episode. The kind you badly want to rewatch again and again but can't without bolstering up your emotional strength each goddamn time.

WHERE DO YOU PRIMARILY DISCUSS THE SERIES? 332 Responses

Thanks to everyone who participated! We’ll see you again in a few days!

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Can you explain the Durarara alternates to me?

alright here we go. my dude this was the weirdest fandom phenomenon ive ever seen or been a part of like..ever…but lets start at the beginning. ok, so when the 1st vol of the official durarara!! soundtrack was released, it was released with this image which was, at the time, just izaya in a different outfit

but somewhere along the way (i dont know who did it originally or when it took off) fandom took this picture and turned it into a completely different character all his own. it wasnt izaya in different clothes anymore, he was given the name Psyche. fandom developed a story and personality for him. he became a lot like a vocaloid. niconicodouga singers, primarily Limone-sensei, even impersonated hiroshi kamiya’s - izayas va (and others for ono daisukes - shizuo’s va) and covered songs (some of the vocaloid songs) with durarara twists to them like Matryoshka and Renai Circulation. and here are some more (honestly there used to be so much more and they were all over youtube and niconico but i cant?? find them?? they disappeared just like these fanmade characters did) and Psyche was widely accepted by fandom as a singer and the complete opposite of Izaya. He was cute, nice, energetic and cheerful. theres even a wiki page on him

the other guy i mentioned was dubbed “Tsugaru” by the fandom after shizuo’s character song Tsugaru kaikyou Fuyugeshiki was released along with this image

like Psyche, he was widely accepted as being shizuo’s opposite. he’s polite and calm and generally a very chill guy. theres a wiki page on him as well. these two are almost always shipped together, and probably the most popular ship among all the “alternates” (and trust me there are a fucking LOT)

when psychedelic dreams vol. 2 was released, it was released with this image

another version of shizuo who was quickly named Delic. heres his wiki page. he was widely characterized as being a playboy, and having unrequited feelings for psyche, that is until izaya’s character song Subarashii Hibi was released with this image

another izaya alternate that was named Hibiya. he was characterized as being very princely as u can tell just from his damn picture. theres also a wiki page for him. and he and delic also became a fairly popular ship. and this is only the tip of the shizuo and izaya alternates iceberg, even more character songs have been released recently which resulted in more “alternates” which can all be found here.

these “alternates” kept coming as more official art of the characters in certain outfits and situations were released, most of which are for shizuo and izaya, but there are some for the other characters as well, although, they are harder to find and even i dont remember most of their names. there is this fun video which features quite a few of them

honestly, this whole thing was really weird and lasted a while, and hell even i’ll admit it was fun, but like all these characters and content and videos suddenly just…dropped off the face of the earth. content was deleted, or removed, people stopped drawing or talking about them. it was like it never happened. some fics are still around, but other than that, not much was around anymore. it was really fucking weird

anyway now that ive been sucked back into 2011 im gonna go lay down on the floor and think about my life choices

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Thursday Writing Group - 12.21.17

Slip Up: Write about making mistakes.

“I said I was sorry… what more do you want?” Without so much as a word, Ken shut his book, slipped it into his bag, and rose from the table.  The sound of his footsteps were like the thunder of an angry god as he marched across the library, toward the exit.  Daisuke was fast on his heels, stumbling around chairs, and mumbling apologies to innocent bystanders. He’d screwed up.  He knew he had.  It was quite possible that he had never screwed up so spectacularly in all his life.  Just a slip of the tongue, but he may as well have dropped a nuclear warhead in the middle of the Ichiiouji household.  Even cover it up as sloppily as he had, Ken had been giving him the silent treatment for a solid three days, avoiding him at every turn, and point blank refusing the have this conversation.  Daisuke meant it when he asked what more he wanted -- he’d have done anything to get Ken to so much as say his *name*. By the time he got outside, Ken had already reached the corner.  Daisuke took off at a dead run, and though Ken quickened his pace, he caught up with him soon enough.  He reached out, latched onto Ken’s elbow, and the look Ken gave him was positively withering.   “Let go,” he said, and though his tone was cold, and half-dead, he had spoken and Daisuke pressed forward. “Please, Ken.  I just want you to talk to me.   I didn’t mean to -- it just came out -- you know I’d never-- I didn’t think--” Daisuke stammered. “That’s just it,” Ken cut in.  “You didn’t think.  You never think about these things.” Ken pulled his arm away, and Daisuke felt the cold bite of air against his palm  For a moment, they lapsed into silence.  But Ken wasn’t walking away this time, and Daisuke latched onto even the barest glimmer of hope.   “Please,” he asked again, softer this time, leaning in closer.  “I didn’t mean to hurt you like that.  I know you don’t want this whole thing out but I just… I just feel so natural with you.  It doesn’t seem wrong, and sometimes I forget that…” Ken glanced at him from the corner of his eyes.  “That my parents are very traditional?” Daisuke wilted, and the hand that had been reaching for Ken’s hair retracted and scrubbed shamefully through his own instead.  “Yeah…” The silence stretched between them, and Daisuke grasped for a thread to hold Ken there.  “...Can you forgive me?” For every second that passed, Daisuke held his breath, feeling like he might drop dead right then and there on the sidewalk.  Ken shifted his bag from one hand to the other,  and exhaled softly, his breath visible in the winter chill. “I… need some time alone.  To think about it.  Alright?” Daisuke could do little else but nod.  “Ok…” Ken turned on his heel and began walking toward the train station.  This time, Daisuke did not follow.  He felt his lungs turn to cement, unable to breathe, his hand trembling as reality sank in.  This time, he’d really done it. This time, he might lose him for good.