Yukine's journey toward acceptance of the life that was robbed of him, this time with finality, exemplifies the emotional and beautifully rendered arc that has defined his character.
Yukine finally accepting the reality of his death. Yukine stepping out from the fridge that contained memories of what was once his life. Yukine freeing himself from the shackles of his trauma. Yukine running to protect the person who cherished him the most in the world. Yukine standing up to an abusive father. Yukine wholeheartedly apologizing. Yukine's growth, and Yato tearing up as he stretches his little arms to pull him for an embrace.
Yukine's gratitude for what Yato did for him is evident throughout the series. He was given a name more precious than any other. He was treated like a human--an ordinary teenage boy. And life after that was one exciting journey after another. Now, Yukine can no longer be entirely consumed by the horrors of his past because he knows that his reality with Yato is so much brighter. Far brighter.
Yukine could break out from that refrigerator because of the true, sincere, and nurturing love shown by the only father figure in his life. Yato has said multiple times throughout the series that Yukine was his priority above all else, and Yukine was the only person he swore to protect the most. Hell, he even went straight to hug him after Yukine apologized for turning into that form! Yato did not need to summon Yukine. Yukine came to protect Yato on his own decision. As he always did.
The journey to their healing will be painful, and this chapter shows that Yato and Yukine will face it together. No more secrets and no more miscommunications. They will help and be by each other's side as they always have, not only as god and shinki but, this time, as family.
"I will not let him die. Not Yato. No matter what happens... I swear I won't let anyone take him from me!" -Yukine, Noragami Vol. 17 Chapter 67.
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So I was at the Joker Out concert in Leipzig yesterday and here's my personal highlights!
1. Bojan took his sweet sweet time coming on stage at the beginning, lmao, he's such a drama queen, slay
2. Because I love Jure so much - yes, I'm a Jure stan, sue me - I often looked back towards the drums and honestly, the expressions he made- They were a mix between being concentrated but also having fun and being happy (he's my sunshine boy 🫶🏻)
3. When we were still queuing, Jan walked past us to a store called Penny lol. What a traitor, Penny ist für Penner 😭 /j
4. KRIS LOOKED FUCKING GOOD, OKAY?? The moment he got on stage, I was so caught by him, I can't lie- I don't have a specific highlight of him because he was the highlight
5. Speaking of Kris, my friend Tara had a magic wand in the form of a star at the top with her that she wanted to gift to him - and he took it! He placed it into the mic holder for the piano 🥹🫶🏻
6. Nace's bass solo. That's all. The God of bass doing godly things, as is known 💅🏻
7. Going back to Kris for a bit, he got a pink cowboy hat from a fan and put it on during two songs, I think. May I say: Sir, you looked like a snack. My God.
8. During one song where Jan was supposed to play the piano, and he did, Bojan received a painted picture of himself from another fan. He placed it in front of the mic holder on the piano, displaying it very proudly - and then, as Jan played, the picture said bye-bye and did a dramatic Mufasa lmaooo. Bojan only noticed because of the sound since he was up in the front singing - Jan just kept on playing while Bojči couldn't stop laughing, so much so he couldn't sing anymore. We laughed along, of course 😂
9. So. Many. Kris and Jan moments. And Nace and Jan. At some point, Nace joined Jure at the drums and played his bass there. Kris and Jan had another moment. And Bojan was being Bojan, lol
10. Speaking of Bojan! His outfit was his official entry for his personal slut era. But he looked amazing in it because he looks amazing in anything he wears 🫶🏻
11. The way Jan tossed his guitar pick into the crowd like "Fight for it, midgets"-
12. Fan: "Can you play [a specific song]?" - Bojan: *playfully but with a straight face* "No."
13. Seeing fans film Jan play the piano, Kris didn't want to interfere and crawled past Jan and the piano (honestly, it was either Kris or Nace lol, I don't really remember 😂)
14. Once we were outside after the concert, I met Jure! My sunshine boy 🥹🫶🏻 And I managed to give him the bracelets I made for him and the other boys! The way his eyes lit up and he instantly smiled so happily when I gave him his bracelet, and how he immediately put it on, my heart 😭🥹🫶🏻❤️
15. I got to talking to Nace as well! We took a photo, too 👀 When we did, I subconsciously said "You're so tall!" and he replied with "No I'm not!" and bent down a bit for me because I'm small 😭🥹 He's also an excellent hugger 🫶🏻❤️
16. Last but not least, a special mention of Jan when I talked to him - he was a bit awkward but it was cute, lol, he's sweet ✨️🫶🏻
I can't wait for more to come, hopefully, and for me to meet my new friends again, too 🥹🫶🏻
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Mammon is so cute ( > w < )
Now imagine if that plushie actually belongs to MC, and they just accidentally dropped it.
Mammon finds it and brings it back to his room for safekeeping.
Later on, Mammon shows off the plushie to MC.
"Oi, MC! Check out this cool lookin' plush!"
Only for MC to respond with "Ah, I've been looking all over for that! Thanks for finding it, Mammon!"
Mammon is both surprised and disappointed that he can't keep it lol
When he awkwardly mentions that it resembles him, MC smiles.
"I know, that's actually why I wanted it. Now I could always have you by my side in some way no matter what."
Mammon's face instantly heats up, his gaze darting to look at anything but MC. After a few seconds, he speaks up.
"I won't let some stupid toy take the Great Mammon's place, ya know. I'm your first man, so just call me when ya need me and I'll be there."
MC gently slips the plushie out of Mammon's hand before leaning up and pressing their soft lips against his own.
"Thank you, Mammon. I'll do that~"
Mammon then keeps bothering MC because he wants them to give the plushie back to him. Mammon claims it's because he doesn't want MC to replace him, but it's actually because Mammon likes the plushie and wants it for himself xD
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