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⌜Know No Evil | Chapter 24 Chapter 24 | sweet sixteen⌟
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The stadium buzzed with energy as the afternoon sun cast long shadows over the arena. The echoes of laughter and cheers filled the air as the recreational activities drew to a close, leaving the audience in high spirits.
The side games had been a whirlwind of fun and competition, with students from all courses showcasing their unique talents and quirks in a variety of mini-events.
Present Mic's voice crackled through the speakers, his enthusiasm infectious. "[Yo, yo, yo! Ladies and gentlemen, let's give it up for our incredible students who rocked the side games! We saw some wild moves, crazy quirks, and epic fun! But now, it's time to shift gears and turn up the heat! Are you ready for the main event?!]"
The crowd erupted into cheers, their excitement palpable as they eagerly awaited the next phase of the festival.
"[Alright, heroes and future pros, feast your eyes on the scoreboard! Here are the lucky contestants moving on to the One-on-One Fighting Tournament! Drum roll, please!]"
With a dramatic flourish, the large video screen above the stadium flickered to life, displaying the names and faces of the fourteen students who had qualified for the tournament. The names were listed in order of their team rankings from the Cavalry Battle.
_Scoreboard_
1st Place ~ Team Todoroki: 1.Todoroki Shoto 2.Kaminari Denki 3.Yaoyorozu Momo 4.Iida Tenya
2nd Place ~ Team Bakugo: 5.Bakugo Katsuki 6.Ashido Mina 7.Sero Hanta 8.Kirishima Eijiro
3rd Place ~ Team Shinso: 9.Shinso Hitoshi 10.Akuma ____
4th Place ~ Team Midoriya: 11.Midoriya Izuku 12.Tokoyami Fumikage 13.Uraraka Ochaco 14.Hatsume Mei
Present Mic leaned forward, peering dramatically at the screen before spinning around to face the audience, slamming both hands down on the announcer's desk, causing a loud thud that echoed through the stadium. "[Wait a minute, folks! I'm counting fourteen contestants! That's...hold on...14!? That's not quite enough for a full bracket! Does this mean we'll have to pit the two strongest fighters against each other for double the action? Double the elimination?! What ever shall we do??]" The man gasped into the mic before turning his attention to his colleague. "[Hey Midnight! Is there any way we can we add more fire to this showdown?? Maybe get more contenders in here? I want this tournament to last longer, and I know you all do too!]"
The camera panned to Midnight, who stood near the center of the field. With a sly smile, she cracked her whip, the sharp crack reverberating through the arena. "I see no reason why we shouldn't spice things up a bit. Let's allow the next two highest-scoring students to join the fray and make this a sweet sixteen!"
The screen updated, adding two new names to the list of contestants:
15.Shiozaki Ibara 16.Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu
You exhaled deeply as you left the restroom, relieved to finally be out of the cheerleading outfit and back into the Sports' Festival unfirm. As you walked back towards the stadium, the muffled cheers and Present Mic's amplified voice filtered through the walls, growing louder with each step.
"[And there you have it, folks! Welcome Ibara Shiozaki and Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu to the tournament! Now that's what I call a proper lineup! Are you ready to see these heroes-in-training throw down? This is gonna be EPIC! Grab your popcorn, your soda, and get comfy, because we're about to witness some serious action!]"
You paused at the entrance to the seating area, glancing up at the large screen that displayed the newly updated tournament bracket. The addition of Shiozaki and Tetsutetsu brought the total number of contestants to sixteen, ensuring a full and balanced competition.
Just as you were about to head to your class's designated section, a familiar voice called out to you.
"Hey, Akuma-san!" You turned to see Kirishima jogging towards you, his face lighting up with excitement as he caught up. "Did you hear? Midoriya's up next!" he exclaimed, his eyes wide with anticipation.
You forced a polite smile, concealing your growing annoyance.  Biting back the urge to snap. Instead, you nodded, your tone measured. "Oh? Well, can't miss that, can we? If you'll excuse—" Before you could finish excusing yourself to your class's section, Ashido's high-pitched squeal reached your ears. "Akuma-san, over here!" She bounded over, her eyes sparkling with excitement, followed closely by Sero and Kaminari.
Mina, grabbing your hand, "C'mon, you can sit with us to watch! It'll be so much fun!" She began pulling you towards their section before you could utter a word of protest.
Sero chimed in, a playful grin on his face: "Yeah, Akuma-san, it'll be way more interesting with you there."
"Besides, who wouldn't want to watch a match with such a captivating view?" Kaminari adds with a wink, causing Ashido to roll her eyes.
Despite your mild annoyance, you allowed yourself to be guided to the stands, settling into a seat between Ashido and Ojiro. You glanced around, noting the large screen displayed the details of the upcoming fight.
Midoriya and Shinso stood at opposite ends of the arena, their expressions a mix of determination and focus. The crowd's murmurs hushed as the anticipation built, all eyes on the two contestants.
"[Welcome to the first match of the finals tournament! It's Midoriya Izuku from the hero course versus Shinso Hitoshi from general studies! The rules are simple: immobilize your opponent or force them outta the ring! You can also win by getting the other person to cry uncle. Let's get ready to rumble!]"
The crowd erupted in cheers as Midnight raised her whip, signaling the start of the match.
"[Ready? Begin!]"
You watched intently as Midoriya and Shinso faced each other. Then, Midoriya's body suddenly went rigid, his eyes widening in shock as he froze in place.
Ojiro, beside you, leaned in, whispering urgently, "I warned him not to say anything!"
"[The fight has just begun and Midoriya Izuku is... completely frozen? He's not moving a muscle! What's with that look on his face? Could this be a Quirk at work? Shinso seems to have Midoriya completely stunned! He didn't stand out in the first rounds at all, but it's possible Hitoshi's crazy powerful! Who could've imagined this turn of events? That's the Festival for ya! Ha-ha!]"
You narrowed your eyes, focusing on Shinso's calm, almost smug expression as he began to circle the frozen Midoriya, a smirk playing on his lips, "You're lucky to have been so blessed, Midoriya Izuku. Now turn around and walk out of bounds like the good little hero you are."
Midoriya's body obeyed, his movements robotic as he began to walk towards the edge of the ring. The crowd gasped, and you could feel the tension in the air as everyone watched in disbelief.
"[Uh—What?! Ah! Midoriya's obeying him! And there you have it! Shinso Hitoshi! His Quirk: Brainwashing! When an opponent answers his question, it flips a switch in their minds, forcing them to do whatever he says. Not every question does it, though. He only brainwashes when he wants to. Not very flashy...]"
Aizawa's calm, analytical voice cut through Present Mic's excitement. "[This is a perfect example of why the entrance exam isn't rational.]"
"[Huh? Why's that, Eraser?]"
"[Since we're on to the individual matches, I had some information compiled about our final competitors. Shinso failed the practical exam to get into the hero course. Since he also applied for general studies, he probably figured that would happen. His Quirk is incredibly strong, but that entrance test consisted of fighting faux villains. Robots. It gave a huge advantage to those who had physical superpowers they could show off.]" Aizawa continued, his tone measured: "[Despite his abilities, Shinso never stood a chance at passing.]"
You watched as Midoriya's feet edged closer to the boundary, his eyes wide with panic. His internal struggle was evident, and you could almost see the gears turning in his mind as he tried to resist.
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Midoriya's mind was a whirlwind of confusion and frustration as he struggled against the invisible chains binding his will.
What's happening? My body's moving on its own. I feel like my brain is full of fog. I can't concentrate. No! Not like this. Gotta stop! Dammit!
Desperation clawed at him, and he fought to recall Ojiro's warning about Shinsou's Quirk. The memory was hazy, slipping through his grasp like sand, but the urgency of the situation sharpened his focus.
I fell for it, even after Ojiro warned me about his power. I'm an idiot. This is all my fault!
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In the bustling halls of the Sports Festival's recreational area, Ojiro leaned closer to Midoriya, his expression serious as he recounted his experience with Shinso. "His Quirk is that he can control other people. It's powerful, but he can't use it unless you answer his questions. He didn't get into my head until I responded to something he said."
Midoriya's eyes wide with concern. "So I have to be careful not to say anything, or I'll lose for sure."
Ojiro nodded, a thoughtful look crossing his face. "Well, not exactly. Even if he gets you, there's still a chance. At the beginning of the cavalry battle, after he approached me, I don't remember anything until I bumped into another person. It was like I woke up, and suddenly I could think clearly."
"So that bump broke his hold?"
"Maybe. It's only a guess, but it's something to keep in mind."
Midoriya's eyes darted around, searching for anything that could jolt his body back under his own control. His feet continued their march towards the edge, each step bringing him closer to disqualification.
Even in the faced of disqualification, Midoriya couldn't help but analyze his situation: Still... I don't know how much of a shock it would take to break his spell. And in a one-on-one match, I can't count on an outside force intervening to help me.
The only part of his body under his control were his eyes, and he scanned the crowd, his gaze lingering on familiar faces. Each person he saw, each pair of worried eyes, felt like a weight pressing down on him. He was letting them down. He was letting everyone down.
I can't stop it. I'm going to lose. It's all over. Even though... so many people are counting on me... Everyone is watching... Everyone!
As despair gripped his heart, his eyes finally landed on you. Your gaze met his, and for a brief, electric moment, everything else faded away. Your lips moved, forming a single, commanding word: "Move."
A jolt of clarity shot through him, igniting a spark of defiance in his chest. His heart pounded in his ears, and the fog clouding his mind seemed to lift, replaced by the fierce determination in your eyes.
What... is... that? Wait.
Shinso paced behind Midoriya, his voice dripping with mockery. He watched Midoriya's struggle with a cold satisfaction, convinced of his impending victory. "Even with a Quirk like this, I have my own dreams of becoming a great hero. So, lose for me."
The edge of the platform loomed closer, the boundary line a stark reminder of his precarious situation. Just as his foot hovered above the line, Midoriya's eyes widened in sudden clarity. In a desperate act of defiance, he summoned all his strength and snapped his own fingers, the sharp crack resonating through the arena.
Present Mic's voice rose in excitement at the spectacle. "[What's this? Midoriya stopped just in time!]"
The crowd erupted into cheers, their relief and exhilaration echoing through the stadium.
Aizawa, his eyes narrowing with interest, saying. "[His finger. He broke one in order to stop Shinso.]"
Pain seared through Midoriya's hand, but his mind was clear, his resolve unwavering. He flexed his finger, the agony grounding him in reality.
Shinso's smug expression dissolved into shock and disbelief. His eyes widened as he took a step back, the confidence in his stance faltering. "No. Impossible. You're not supposed to be able to fight back! What did you do?"
Midoriya's gaze locked onto Shinso, his eyes blazing with determination. Though instead of answering vocally, all he did was raise a brow.
Internally, Midoriya didn't have an answer for the purplenette—noy yet anyways. All he knows is that something extraordinary just happened. I'm certain I'm the one who used One For All. But I'm not the one who moved my fingers just now. It was like someone I didn't know came into my mind. And for a second, it was clear. Could it be—Later. I don't have time to figure things out right now. I have to focus.
Panic flickered in Shinso's eyes as he glanced towards the crowd. His gaze landed on you, and he saw the bored, almost dismissive expression on your face. A flicker of panic crossed his features, desperation clawing at him. He won't answer. Did he figure it out? No. He's known. That damn dog-monkey must have told him. I have to get him to talk again.
Desperation tinged his voice as he tried to provoke a response from Midoriya. "Come on, say something. I didn't know you had so much power in your fingers. I'm kind of jealous of you."
Midoriya's resolve hardened, his thoughts a whirlwind of determination and empathy. I know what that jealousy feels like. I've been there.
Shinso scoffs at the lack of an answer, his voice bitter. "Thanks to the way my Quirk works, I've always been at a big disadvantage. But someone as blessed as you wouldn't understand that."
I get it. Even though he's right. I have been blessed.
Shinso's frustration mounted, his voice laced with bitterness and desperation. "You're lucky enough to have a heroic Quirk! It'll be so easy for you to reach your goal!"
Midoriya's eyes softened momentarily, a flicker of understanding passing over his face. I've been blessed by others. That's why I'm here!
Shinso's voice rose to a shout, his desperation evident. "Say something, dammit!"
Midoriya's  resolve crystallized, eyes blazing with determination. Still...I can't lose this. I'll do it for her...for them!
Shinsou's frustration boiled over, his voice cracking with anger. "You've gotta be kidding me! Get out of this ring, you lucky brat!"
With a fierce cry, Midoriya surged forward, his fist connecting with Shinso's chest in a powerful punch. The impact sent Shinso sprawling out of bounds, his body hitting the ground with a thud.
Midnight's voice rings out over the cheers of the crowd. "Shinso is out of bounds! Midoriya advances to the next match!"
"[And with that expertly performed throw, we have our first victor of the finals! Class -A's Izuku Midoriya!]"
The stadium erupted in cheers, the roar of the crowd a thunderous wave of excitement. Midoriya stood at the center of the ring, his chest heaving with exertion, but his eyes were bright with triumph. He glanced around, taking in the overwhelming support from the audience, a mix of relief and exhilaration washing over him.
He looked up at the stands, his gaze meeting yours for a brief moment. You gave a small, approving nod, acknowledging his victory before quickly scurrying to sit with your classmates before Ashido and the others noticed.
"[He focused his power like he did in the fitness test and used the throw from combat training. It's not just that he's learning from his experiences: he's using every trick he's picked up to improve his odds.]" Aizawa noted with a professional flare.
Present Mic nodded enthusiastically, his grin wide as he continued his commentary. "[Oh, yeah! That was actually kind of a boring first match, kids. But both of you fought bravely. Let's show them some love, everyone!]"
The applause swelled, a sea of clapping hands and cheering voices celebrating the efforts of both competitors. Midoriya's gaze flickered towards Shinso, who was still on the ground, a mix of defeat and frustration etched across his features. Shinso slowly got to his feet, his eyes downcast, but he squared his shoulders, accepting his defeat with a grim determination.
As Midoriya walked back towards the waiting area, the crowd's cheers continued to resonate, the excitement of the tournament reaching new heights. The first battle had set the tone for the intense and unpredictable matches to come, and you couldn't help but feel a thrill of anticipation for what lay ahead.
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Seated amongst your classmates—with you strategically seated between Kendo and Monoma—because, according to the blonde, it's to ensure safety from the "fake 1-A heroes from stealing you away," you watched as the seats around you buzzed with energy, your classmates' excitement palpable as they eagerly awaited the next match.
Suddenly, Present Mic's voice boomed across the stadium, drawing everyone's attention back to the arena. "[Enough standing around. Now welcome to the ring, our next players!]"
The spotlight swung to the center of the arena, illuminating Shoto Todoroki and Hanta Sero as they stepped onto the platform. The contrast between their expressions was stark—Sero's nervous determination clashed with Todoroki's cool, impassive demeanor.
"[He's got skills! But at the expense of some really creepy-looking elbows. From the Hero Course, it's Sero Hanta!]"
"That was uncalled for," Sero muttered under his breath, shaking his head with a wry grin.
"[Versus an early frontrunner in the competition who's way too strong for his own good! Someone who rightfully got into the Hero Course based on recommendations! It's Todoroki Shoto!]"
The crowd's cheers swelled as Todoroki's name was announced, a mixture of awe and anticipation rippling through the spectators. You leaned forward slightly, your eyes narrowing as you focused on the two competitors.
"[And now, for the second match of the finals. Ready?]"
Sero scratched the back of his neck, staring back at Todoroki's blank face. "Well, I don't really feel—"
Present Mic cut the teen off, shouting, "[Begin!]"
"—like I can win this fight. But, man—" Sero didn't waste a second, launching into his attack with a swift, decisive movement. His tape shot out, wrapping around Todoroki with a practiced precision, his face set in a determined grimace. "—I don't feel like losing, either!"
"[That attack could throw his opponent out of bounds! A brilliant, surprise opening from the underdog! Way to start off strong, Sero!]" Present Mic announces.
The tape wrapped tightly around Todoroki, and tried Sero pulling with all his might. For a moment, it seemed like his strategy might succeed, but with a sudden, precise movement, Todoroki used his feet to freeze the ground beneath him.
The ice spread rapidly, creating a shockwave that sent a burst of cold air rippling through the arena. Sero's eyes widened as he struggled to maintain his grip, the ice forming faster than he could react.
"Is that... an earthquake? What the heck is goin' on?" Monoma muttered beside you with wide eyes.
The ice attack created a massive wave, quickly encompassing Sero. The cold bit into his skin, freezing him in place as the ice continued to spread, leaving half the entire festival arena encased in a shimmering, frozen expanse.
"Holy crap." Sero's voice was muffled by the ice, a mixture of frustration and resignation evident as he managed a weak response. "Um... Don't you think you went overboard?"
Midnight, standing on the edge of the frozen section, raised her whip to get the crowd's attention. "Tell the truth, Sero. Can you move at all?"
"Are you kidding? Obviously not. My body is freezing!"
The crowd gasped, the magnitude of Todoroki's ice attack sinking in. The spectacle left the audience in awe, their cheers mingling with murmurs of astonishment.
Midnight swung her whip in the air with a resounding whack. "It's official. Sero has been immobilized! Todoroki advances to the second round!"
The announcement echoed through the stadium, the cheers intensifying as the reality of Todoroki's power set in. The audience erupted into applause, a chorus of "Nice try!" reverberating through the stands.
Todoroki turned to walk away, but not before throwing Sero a quick apology over his shoulder. "Sorry about that. It was a bit much. I was angry, is all."
You watched Todoroki as he left the arena, his expression unchanged despite the overwhelming display of power. The intensity of his attack and the ease with which he had executed it left a lasting impression, a clear testament to his capabilities.
Sometime after Todoroki's icy aftermath melted away, Present Mic's booming voice echoed across the stadium, rallying the crowd for the next battle. "[And now, let's welcome our next competitors! This match promises to be a real shocker!]"
The spotlight shifted, illuminating the next contenders as they stepped onto the stage. On one side was Kaminari Denki, a confident grin plastered across his face. Opposite him stood Shiozaki Ibara, her calm demeanor contrasting with the electricity crackling in the air around Kaminari.
"[Ready for a jolt? From the Hero Course, it's Kaminari Denki! And his opponent, bringing the power of nature itself, it's Shiozaki Ibara from Class 1-B!]"
Kaminari shot a cocky smile at Shiozaki, his confidence almost palpable. "Hey, Shiozaki! How about we grab a bite to eat after this match? You know, to comfort you after your inevitable loss." He chuckled, his eyes sparking with mischief. "This match is gonna be over in seconds."
Shiozaki's eyes narrowed slightly, her expression serene but resolute. She turned away from Kaminari, her hair coiling around her like a protective shield.
"[Oooh~, someone's got confidence! Let's see if Kaminari's got what it takes!]"
The starting signal blared, and Kaminari wasted no time, electricity surging through him as he prepared to unleash his attack. "Indiscriminate Shock: 1.3 Million Volts!"
Electricity crackled and surged from Kaminari, the air around him shimmering with the raw power of his Quirk. The crowd gasped, the sheer magnitude of his attack electrifying the atmosphere. The bolts of lightning arced towards Ibara, threatening to engulf her.
However, Shiozaki remained unfazed. With a fluid, almost graceful movement, she commanded her vine-like hair to form a protective barrier around her. "Shield!" The vines wove together, creating a thick shield that absorbed the brunt of Kaminari's attack.
The electricity sizzled and sparked against the vines, but Shiozaki's shield held strong. Kaminari's confident grin faltered as he watched his attack dissipate harmlessly.
"[Whoa! Shiozaki's not going down without a fight! Look at that defense!]"
As the last of Kaminari's electricity fizzled out, he stumbled, his usual cocky expression replaced by a vacant, dopey grin. His attack had backfired, leaving him in his infamous 'dumb state.' "Heh, I think I overdid it..."
Shiozaki seized the opportunity, her vines snapping forward with swift precision. They coiled around Kaminari, lifting him off the ground and suspending him in mid-air. His arms and legs were bound, rendering him completely immobile.
Shiozakis voice was calm, almost gentle as she addressed her opponent. "May the Lord forgive your sins, Kaminari-san."
With a flick of her wrist, the vines tightened, securing Kaminari in place. He dangled helplessly, a bewildered smile plastered on his face as he struggled against the restraints.
"[And there you have it! Shiozaki's defense and counterattack have Kaminari wrapped up—literally!]"
Midnight, still chilled from the lingering effects of Todoroki's earlier attack, stepped forward, her whip cracking sharply in the air. "Kaminari Denki is immobilized! Shiozaki Ibara wins!"
The crowd erupted in applause, cheers mingling with laughter at the unexpected outcome. In the stands, Tetsutetsu leaped to his feet, pumping his fists in the air. "Yeah! That's how you do it, Shiozaki! Show them what Class 1-B is made of!"
Monoma, not missing a beat, leaned over the railing, his voice dripping with mockery as he taunted the Hero Course students. "See that, 1-A? That's how a real hero fights! Too bad your electric wonder boy couldn't keep up!"
You glanced at Kendo out of the corner of your eye. Seeing this, your Vice-President's hand shot out and delivered a swift chop to the back of his neck.
Monoma yelped, holding the sore spot. "Hey, what was—"
"Enough, Monoma. Let's show some class," Kendo hissed with narrowed eyes before falling silent.
Monoma grumbled, rubbing his neck, but reluctantly fell silent. You couldn't help but smirk at the exchange, finding it amusing no matter how often it occurs.
The excitement in the stadium didn't wane as the next match was announced. "[Alright, folks, let's keep this momentum going! Up next, we've got a match that's sure to be full of surprises!]"
The spotlight shifted once more, illuminating Iida Tenya and Hatsume Mei as they took their positions on the stage. Iida stood tall, his posture rigid with determination, while Hatsume's eyes sparkled with barely contained excitement.
"[From the Hero Course, it's the speedster himself, Iida Tenya! And his opponent, ready to dazzle us with her gadgets, from the Support Course, it's Hatsume Mei!]"
The signal to start blared, and Iida immediately launched into action, his engines roaring to life as he sprinted towards Hatsume with impressive speed. "Prepare yourself, Hatsume-san! I will not hold back!"
Hatsume, however, seemed completely unfazed by Iida's aggressive approach. She activated her microphone, her voice cheerful and informative as she addressed the crowd. "Hello, everyone! Check this out—these leg braces I designed for Iida-kun here improve his mobility by 25%! Watch how he moves!"
Iida, taken aback by her casual demeanor, stumbled slightly but quickly regained his composure. He pressed forward, determined to close the distance between them. "What are you—?"
Before he could finish, Hatsume's backpack whirred to life, hydraulic attachments propelling her out of his reach with a smooth, mechanical efficiency.
"[Whoa! Did you see that, Eraser!? Hatsume's got some tricks up her sleeves!]"
As Iida attempted to adapt, Hatsume's voice continued, her excitement infectious as she demonstrated her gadgets. "And that's not all! These hydraulic attachments allow me to maneuver with ease! Oh, and let's not forget the Auto Balancers—watch how they keep Iida-kun from falling!"
Iida tried to use her distraction to his advantage, but Hatsume's backpack sensors detected his approach, activating the hydraulic attachments once more to evade him. He stumbled over the devices, but the Auto Balancers kicked in, preventing him from falling and redirecting him back towards her.
"[Looks like Hatsume's turned this match into a full-on gadget showcase!]"
"[This isn't a commercial, Hatsume-san,]" Aizawa grumbled, a complete 180 from his co-host's attitude.
Frustration etched across Iida's face as he charged again, demanding a fair fight. "Hatsume-san! Stop using your gadgets as distractions and fight me properly!" 
Hatsume, her enthusiasm undeterred, evaded him once more, using her Electromagnetic Soles to glide smoothly across the stage. "But I am fighting! I'm showcasing my inventions! Look at these Electromagnetic Soles—they allow me to evade with precision!"
Iida's patience was wearing thin as he made another attempt to close the gap, but Hatsume was ready. She pulled out a Capture Gun, firing a net that ensnared Iida, immobilizing him.
"[Iida's caught in a net! What a turn of events!]"
Hatsume turned her attention to the support companies in the crowd, introducing herself with a confident smile. "I'm Hatsume Mei, and I hope you're impressed with my babies! There's more where these came from!"
For the next ten minutes, Hatsume continued to demonstrate her gadgets, much to the chagrin of Iida, who struggled futilely against the net. The crowd, initially baffled, soon found themselves entertained by her relentless enthusiasm.
Eventually, Hatsume walked out of the ring, her objective clearly met.
Midnight's whip cracked in the air, bringing the match to a close. "Hatsume Mei has stepped out of bounds! Iida Tenya is the winner!"
The audience's applause was a mix of confusion and amusement. Iida, despite his victory, looked thoroughly exasperated. "Hatsume-san! You used me as a prop!"
"I'm sorry, Iida-kun! But it worked, didn't it?" Hatsume giggled with a shrug of her shoulders.
Iida's expression darkened, his eyes narrowing in frustration. "I hate you."
Hatsume's apology, while technically present, lacked any real remorse, her attention already shifting to her next invention. "Oh~ I can totally create an 'I-hate-you-inator'! It'll track and detect levels of dislike/hatred surrounding the chosen subject..." As you watched Hatsume leave the ring, her nonchalant acceptance of her own defeat and eagerness to advertise her gadgets leaving the crowd in a mix of awe and confusion, you knew your turn was coming up.
You brushed off your uniform as you stood, smoothing out any wrinkles as you prepared yourself mentally.
Your classmates were abuzz with excitement, their voices blending into a harmonious cheer of encouragement.
"Akuma-san, knock 'em dead!"
"Yeah! You got this!"
"Show them 1-B's no second choice!"
Kendo's eyes sparkled with pride, and she gave you a thumbs-up. Tsuburaba and Shiozaki exchanged nods of support. Monoma, always the dramatic one, quickly grasped one of your hands just before you walked away.
"You got this, President!" he said, his voice filled with earnest admiration and a touch of nervous energy. His grip was firm but comforting, a tangible reminder of your classmates' support.
You hummed softly, your lips twitching in disgust at his bold actions. "Thank you, Monoma-kun," you replied, bowing your head in acknowledgment.
The walk to the arena felt like stepping into a different world. The stadium lights bore down on you, their brightness creating stark contrasts and sharp shadows on the ground. The camera flashes were relentless, capturing every moment, every expression, adding to the almost surreal atmosphere. The roar of the crowd was a constant backdrop, a symphony of cheers and excitement that filled the air with palpable energy.
Stepping into the battle ring, you felt the coolness of the arena floor beneath your feet. The space seemed to expand around you, the vastness of the stadium a stark reminder of the scale of the event.
You took a deep breath, grounding yourself amidst the sensory overload. The anticipation was electric, charging the air with a tangible tension as the crowd awaited the start of the match.
Across from you, Ashido bounced on her feet, her eyes alight with excitement. Her pink skin glistened under the stadium lights, and her smile was infectious. She seemed more like a cheerleader than a combatant, her enthusiasm almost childlike in its intensity.
"I can't wait to see your fighting style, Akuma-san!" she exclaimed, her voice bubbling with eagerness. "Is it like hand-to-hand combat? Or do you have some cool surprise moves up your sleeve? I'm so excited! I trained with my classmates during the Battle Trial, so I know some of their weaknesses, but I have no idea what to expect from you!"
Her questions came in a rapid stream, each one layered with genuine curiosity and a dash of anticipation. You could see the light in her eyes, a sparkle that made her excitement almost contagious.
Present Mic's voice boomed overhead, adding a humorous commentary to the situation. "[Wow, she's not taking this seriously at all!]"
"[Ashido admittedly does have a major issue with her attention span,]" Aizawa sighed.
The contrast between her playful energy and the serious tone of the match was almost comical.
Without a word, you began to walk towards her, your steps measured and deliberate. Ashido's eyes widened as she watched you approach, her questions spilling out even faster. "Oh my gods, what are you going to do? Is this some secret technique? Are you going to—"
You reached out, gently but firmly placing your hands on her shoulders. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity and a hint of surprise.
With a steady, unyielding push, you guided her backwards. Each step you took brought her closer to the edge of the ring, her surprise morphing into confusion and then realization.
Quickly, Ashido managed to drop and roll away from your push, her reflexes sharp despite the playful demeanor she had displayed moments before. Springing to her feet, she grinned, her hands planted firmly on her hips. "Whoops! Almost let you get me!"
Her eyes gleamed with a newfound intensity, the playful spark replaced by a keen focus. It was as if a switch had been flipped, and Ashido's entire demeanor shifted from bubbly excitement to concentrated determination.
With a swift, fluid motion, she squatted down and secreted acid from her feet. The corrosive substance sizzled as it hit the ground, and she used it to propel herself forward, sliding across the stage with surprising speed. Her movement was almost serpentine, a blend of agility and precision that cut through the air with grace.
For a moment, you considered dodging her attack, calculating the trajectory and speed at which she was approaching. But then, in a split-second decision, you chose not to evade. You let her come closer, her approach like a tidal wave of energy and intent.
As Ashido reached you, you executed a half-hearted roundhouse kick, your movements precise yet deliberately leaving yourself open. To anyone else, it would have looked like a full attempt to strike, but you knew better. It was a calculated risk, a feint meant to draw her in.
Mina, her instincts sharp, ducked just in time, her eyes widening as she saw the opening. She lunged forward, aiming a strong uppercut at your side. Her fist brushed past your face, the force of the strike just grazing your skin.
You turned with the motion, making her miss entirely, and quickly grasped both of her arms in a firm hold. The action was fluid, almost too smooth, and before she could react, you had effectively locked her in place. Your grip was steady but not overly harsh, a testament to your control over the situation.
Mina blinked, her concentration breaking for a brief moment. Her eyes sparkled with genuine admiration as she squealed, "No way, that was so cool! How did you dodge that!? I spent weeks perfecting this move..." Her words tumbled out in a rapid stream, her excitement and curiosity spilling over. She seemed almost oblivious to her current predicament, more fascinated by the mechanics of the fight than by the fact that she was restrained.
You sighed inwardly, recognizing that this conversation would likely continue unless you intervened. You glanced over her shoulder, assessing your position in the ring. To your advantage, you noticed that you were right on the edge of the platform. The realization sparked a quick plan in your mind.
Taking advantage of her distraction, you pushed her gently but firmly over the edge. Ashido, still caught up in her enthusiastic rambling, barely registered the movement until it was too late. She stumbled backward, her eyes widening in surprise as she tumbled off the platform.
Midnight's whip cracked through the air, the sound sharp and commanding. "Ashido Mina is out of bounds! Akuma ____ is the winner!"
The crowd erupted in a mixture of laughter and applause, the unexpected simplicity of your victory catching them off guard once again. Present Mic's voice echoed overhead, his tone a blend of amusement and commentary. "[And with Ashido going down embarrassingly easy, that's one win for Akuma!]"
You stood at the edge of the ring, watching as Ashido picked herself up, a sheepish grin spreading across her face. Her enthusiasm was undiminished, and she waved cheerfully at you. "Good job, Akuma-san! That was really clever!"
You nodded politely, acknowledging her words with a small smile. The lights of the arena glinted off the metal rails, and the cheers of the crowd formed a backdrop of noise and excitement. The thrill of the fight, coupled with the simplicity of your victory, left a sense of satisfaction bubbling within you.
As you walked back towards the waiting area, you could feel the energy of the stadium humming around you, a tangible reminder of the intensity and spectacle of the U.A. Sports Festival.
Instead of heading directly to the stands, you decided to make a detour. A thought had been simmering in the back of your mind, urging you to check in on someone else preparing for his battle.
Turning down a quieter corridor, you made your way towards Bakugo's waiting room. The muffled sounds of the ongoing fight between Tokoyami and Yaoyorozu filtered through the walls, a reminder of the relentless pace of the tournament.
You reached the door, noticing a small TV mounted on the wall inside, showcasing the current fight. Without hesitation, you pushed it open slightly, causing the door to creak. Bakugo's head snapped up, a snarl already forming on his lips. "I said I didn't want anyone bothering me—" His sentence abruptly cut off as he saw it was you standing there.
A brow arched, you let a smile tug at your lips. "Oh? Should I return later?"
For a moment, Bakugo's expression softened, and he quickly stood, a mix of surprise and something else flickering across his features. "Y/N," he said softly, your name a contrast to his usual gruff tone.
You stepped inside, letting the door close behind you. "I was just stopping by to see how you were faring so far," you said, your gaze steady on his.
Bakugo's jaw tightened, and he was silent for a moment, his eyes narrowing as if he were gathering his thoughts. "I'm gonna win," he finally said, his voice low but resolute. "But I want you to advance to the final round."
You blinked, tilting your head slightly. "And why would I do that?"
"Because I wanna fight you," he blurted out, the words hanging in the air between you. The proclamation seemed to take both of you by surprise, and your brows raised in unison.
"Who knew you had it out for me," you replied, your tone light but your eyes searching his face for deeper meaning.
Bakugo rolled his eyes, a grunt of frustration escaping him. "It's not that," he muttered, his gaze darting away. "It's just..."
You leaned forward slightly, prompting him. "Just what?"
For a moment, Bakugo's eyes met yours, a turbulent mix of emotions swirling within them. His mind raced, a thousand thoughts tumbling over each other. Internally, he struggled with the desire to prove his strength to you, to show that he could be someone you could rely on, someone strong enough to protect you. But the words tangled in his throat, refusing to form.
Instead, he scoffed, the sound more of a deflection than an answer. "Just wanna see how strong you really are," he grumbled, the excuse hanging weakly between you.
Before you could respond, the small TV in the upper corner caught your attention. Present Mic's voice boomed from the screen, announcing the end of the current match. "[Tokoyami Fumikage takes the win! Up next, it's the battle of steel vs. stone: Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu versus Kirishima Eijiro! Stay tuned, folks!]"
The fight on the screen transitioned to show Tetsutetsu and Kirishima entering the arena, their faces set with determination.
Realizing the conversation had run its course, you turned towards the door. "Good luck with your match," you said over your shoulder.
Bakugo scoffed again, his bravado slipping back into place like a well-worn mask. "Not worried about Round-Face," he muttered, his tone dismissive.
You paused at the doorway, casting a glance back at him. "You should be," you said, your voice carrying a quiet warning. With that, you slipped out, the door clicking softly shut behind you.
As you left Bakugo's room, the air seemed to crackle with the anticipation of the upcoming battles. The faint sounds of the stadium crowd echoed through the hallways, a constant reminder of the spectacle unfolding just outside.
Your steps were steady as you made your way back to your class section, a mixture of determination and contemplation playing across your mind.
You were only a few steps away from the arena entrance when a familiar voice stopped you in your tracks. "Akuma-san," Todoroki called out, his tone calm yet insistent. You turned to find him standing a short distance away, his expression serious.
"Yes?" you replied, arching an eyebrow. His demeanor was different, more introspective than usual.
"Could we speak for a moment?" he asked, his eyes searching yours for any sign of objection.
Intrigued, you nodded and followed him as he led you to a large glass window that overlooked a portion of the stadium-lobby. Below, hundreds of citizens milled about, buying merchandise and food, their faces lit up with excitement.
Yet you stared down at the crowd, a dark cloud of disdain crept into your thoughts. They looked like tiny, insignificant ants. 
The stark difference between these humans and those you encountered in your previous life struck you with a jarring clarity.
In that world, power and control were everything. Manipulations, grandiose battles, and the constant struggle for dominance defined your existence.
Every interaction held weight, every move was a calculated step in a larger game. Here, in contrast, the crowd's self-righteousness and superficial concerns disgusted you.
They believed in their own moral superiority, convinced that their small acts of kindness or their adherence to social norms made them good, just, worthy. They viewed themselves as heroes in their own right, clinging to a superficial sense of morality and justice.
Yet, in their simplicity, they fail to see how their so-called righteousness are nothing more than a fragile façade, easily shattered by the cold, hard truths of power and influence.
Your musings were interrupted by Todoroki's voice, soft yet clear. "Akuma-san, I like to think of myself as an intelligent person," he began, his gaze fixed on the crowd below. "But it seems that everything becomes unintelligible when it comes to you."
You turned your head, curiosity piqued. "Pardon?" you asked, unsure of where he was leading.
Todoroki took a deep breath, his eyes reflecting a turmoil of emotions. "I've been thinking about what I told Midoriya earlier," he said, his voice tinged with a mixture of bitterness and resignation. "About my past, about my father... the hero... Endeavor. It's something I feel you should know too."
He paused, gathering his thoughts, before continuing. "My father... he's not just unpleasant. He's driven by a relentless obsession to surpass All Might and  views me as nothing but a tool to achieve that goal. My siblings—they're nothing but failures to him because they don't measure up to his standards. It's all been about grooming me to achieve what he couldn't."
Todoroki's eyes darkened as he continued, his hand unconsciously touching the scar on his left eye. "And my mother? She suffered greatly under his ambitions. The pressure, the constant demands and abuse—she couldn't handle it...and it broke her. I look like him, you see. Every time she saw the left side of my face—the fire I inherited from him—it reminded her of him...of everything she hated. One day, she snapped. She threw boiling water at me...said it was unsightly. That's how I got this scar."
He paused, the raw emotion in his voice a stark contrast to the stoic façade he usually maintained. "My father had her institutionalized. To him, she was just another obstacle. I grew up hating him, despising the fire side of my Quirk because it was his. I've spent my entire life trying to prove that I could be a hero without becoming him."
As Todoroki finished his story, you felt a hollow emptiness where empathy should have been. His words, dripping with a mix of self-pity and bitterness, left you cold. The tale of his troubled upbringing, designed perhaps to elicit sympathy, only reinforced your disdain for him.
Todoroki, with his tragic backstory and internal turmoil, seemed to you one of the most pathetic individuals you had ever encountered.
A soft hum escaped your lips, and a sardonic smile tugged at the corners of your mouth. You turned to face him, your eyes gleaming with a harsh light. "For someone so intelligent," you began, your tone laced with mockery, "you have an awfully bad habit of oversharing personal and horrifyingly useful information one would think to keep private. It's a wonder you've managed to maintain such a mysterious persona." You could almost hear the echo of your peers' admiration for him, their awe and reverence for the troubled hero. If only they knew the full extent of his pitiful reality.
Todoroki's eyes widened slightly at your words, a flicker of confusion mingling with the anger already etched on his face. 
Your lips dropped from the semblance of a smile into a disgusted snarl. "Although you had such an unsavory upbringing, Midoriya was right about one thing," you continued, your voice sharp and unyielding. "It's an absolutely pitiful sight to see you allowing your father to win and have power over something that's yours. Your life, your choices—they belong to you. Yet here you are, shackled by his shadow, letting him dictate who you become."
Todoroki's gaze faltered, his expression a mix of shame and defensiveness, his hands curling into fists at his sides. His anger simmered just beneath the surface, his composure cracking under the weight of your unrelenting critique.
His anger, however, was not just from the truth of your words but from the familiarity of their tone.
You, with your overbearing harshness and cutting remarks, reminded him too much of his father—Endeavor's relentless drive, his unyielding standards, and his crushing expectations. But you weren't done yet.
You took a step closer, your presence towering over him. "Of course," you said, your voice dripping with sarcasm, "you can always go on this woe-is-me journey of limiting yourself. Continue rejecting your fire, the very power that makes you whole, just to spite your father. It's quite amusing, really—watching you cripple yourself for the sake of some misguided vendetta."
Todoroki's anger flared, his eyes narrowing as he tried to hold back a retort. His frustration was palpable, mingling with the pain your words inflicted. Yet he remained silent, the truth of your accusations sinking in despite his instinctive resistance.
He despised the harshness of your approach, the way you mirrored his father's brutal honesty, but he couldn't entirely dismiss the validity of your perspective.
You leaned in, your eyes locking onto his, forcing him to confront the harsh truth of your words. "Though, what's truly even more pathetic," you continued, your voice lowering to a dangerous whisper, "is how you wear this victimhood like a badge of honor. You've let him win every time you hold back, every time you refuse to use your full potential. And for what? Some semblance of moral high ground? You're a fool, Todoroki. A pitiful fool clinging to a righteous delusion."
Todoroki's face contorted further, his internal conflict evident in the tightening of his jaw and the hardening of his gaze. Before he could gather his thoughts or mount a defense, Present Mic's voice boomed through the stadium, breaking the tension. "[And we have a draw! The battle between Tetsutetsu and Kirishima ends in a tie! Up next, it's Bakugo Katsuki versus Uraraka Ochaco! Get ready for a showdown!]"
The announcement echoed around you, the festival's energy seeping back into the moment. You stepped back, a charming grin spreading across your face. "Well, that's my cue," you said, your tone suddenly light, "Must be off to support. Do try to think about what I said, Todoroki-kun. Good luck, next round." As you made your way back to your class's section, you felt a surge of anticipation for the upcoming fight between Bakugo and Uraraka.
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A/N: wheewww! 7.5k DONE! anyways, sorry for the little wait, these doubles at work been kicking my ass so i decided to update while i have time on my day off 😩. anywhooo, hope you all enjoyed this chapter, don't judge me too bad for the horrible action /fightring portion, i tired my best lolololo. the next three rounds will all be in 1 chappie, so it can be  long like this one. see you all next update. ❤️❤️
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remuslupinkinnie1979 · 9 months ago
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It's marauders non-men month and today is Sybill Trelawney day so...
Half-blood
They/she, bisexual
Half Romani from their mother's side
Ravenclaw
One year younger than the marauders
Shared a dorm with Pandora
Her and Panda were besties
Was friends with Xenophilius Lovegood and Septima Vector
Peter and them were dating in her 5th, 6th and 7th year (they broke up after they had a vision about Pete being a traitor. She was trying to warn everyone but no one would listen to them, bc they known as 'the crazy one')
Was autistic with ADHD
Was REALLY clumsy and would trip over their own feet and bump into things all the time.
Would carry around plasters and even bandaids
Loved the type of clothes that I drew her in
Would have a shared wardrobe with Xeno and Panda
5'3 tall (the shortest in her friend group)
Was vegetarian
Loved pasta and green tea
Really looked up to her great grandmother - Cassandra, a great and famous seer
Was bullied badly in first 2 years (in 3rd year Septima found out about it and quickly made the bullies regret that they were even born)
Besides divination their fav subjects were numerology and herbology
Would come up with the weirdest conspiracy theories ever in like middle of a class
Due to her clumsiness their clothes would get damaged. Xeno would have to fix them regularly (they would actually sew and not use a spell)
Could not cook for shit. Literally, she can burn WATER. She would just put things in the oven and then just... forget. They would not even smell that something is burning and if it wasn't for Xeno, she would start an actual fire at Hogwarts. They were forbidden from the kitchen by first her mom when they were 7 and we're learning how to cook and then in second year by Pandora, when she wanted to make her a birthday cake (let's say the dorm didn't look very well after that)
Very forgetful and lost things easily. Would put her glasses on a table, walk to another room and be like: 'Hmmm... Where are my glasses???'
The definition of a cat lady (all of them were black stray cats obvi)
Would like girl in red, Hozier and Beach Bunny
Wouldn't be a fan of quidditch but would support Septima during matches (her, Panda and Xeno would wear these hats with a raven like Luna and ABSOLUTELY SLAY in them)
A total Pandalily shipper
Really messy hair
Had a little crush on Septima in 4th year and they even kissed once in spin the bottle, but Septima would be in love with Aurora Sinistra
I think that's it + my fanart
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blue-disco-lights · 7 months ago
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Weekly Tag Wednesday - Firsts! ✨
Thank you for tagging me! 🩵 @mybrainismelted @energievie @jrooc @spacerockwriting @deedala @darlingian @creepkinginc @lingy910y @heymrspatel @transmurderbug @sgtmickeyslaughter - love learning about all of you!
Name: Julia
Age: spoiler alert I will age myself in these answers
First Pet? I may have had some baby chicks when I was really young, but first real pet was our family cat who was very ambivalent towards me
First Word? I bet it was something food related
First Celebrity Crush? We had a lot of Canadian TV in the US - so the actor who played Gilbert Blythe in ‘Anne of Green Gables’ 😍
First IRL Crush? It’s 4th grade and we’re both hall monitors…
First kiss? Many moons later
First Car? A navy blue hand-me-down late 70s Pontiac LeMans
First apartment/house/dorm/whatever away from your parents? I lived with my parents for a long time after college and then got my first apartment in my city’s trendiest neighborhood- they had almost like a casting call to find their 3rd roommate, there were like 50+ people there!
First time on a plane? Cue Neil Diamond’s ‘Coming to America!’
First cellphone? Did you mean my first pager? Phone-wise a very early model /late 90s Nokia
First concert? The question I most wanted to answer…. George Michael. The “I Want Your Sex” tour.
First foreign country you visited? Mexico I think?
First sport you ever played? Kickball! (does gym class count?)
First career aspiration? Theater / stage tech
And finally… tell me about the first time you wrote/drew/created/whatever something that made you think "wow"- in relation to the last question, I did a lot of theatrical sets and props work in high school and college - it was amazing to see all our work come to life!
I’m late today! So if you haven’t done this yet… @mmmichyyy @palepinkgoat @francesrose3 @suzy-queued @jessieoneday @michellemisfit @ian-galagher @ms-moonlight-inn @crossmydna @sam-loves-seb if you’d like to play ✨
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boxboxblog · 20 days ago
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Driver Profiles: Valtteri Bottas
Hello, this is part of a series where I focus on one driver on the current (as of Oct 2024) grid and give an overview over their career and driving styles. I will be going in championship points order. Enjoy!
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Name: Valtteri Viktor Bottas
Age: 35
Nationality: Finnish
Years in F1: 12 (Williams 2013-2016, Mercedes 2017-2021, Alfa Romeo/Stake Sauber 2022-Present)
Number: 77
WDCs: N/A
Driving Style: A conservative and steady driver, Bottas is known for moving in to turns early, which allows him to keep a rather smooth driving style. While this leads him to often be rated as unassertive driver, which is not entirely true. Bottas has a spark of aggression that means he pushes when he really needs to, and often throws himself on the throttle with an abruptness that works well on track. The negative of his style is that sometimes this early-braking abrupt-throttling can lead to mistakes that competitors take advantage of. He also has a lower level of race craft than some other drivers, and so struggles when he's stuck in the midfield.
History:
Bottas was not born into a wealthy family, or even a racing one. Interestingly, he got into karting after going to an event advertised at his supermarket when he was 6 years old. After this he would go on to join karting, even though he was from a middle-class family and they could not really afford it. He finished eighth in the 2005 Karting World Cup for the P.D.B. and won both the 2008 Formula Renault Eurocup and the 2008 Formula Renault Northern European Cup. Bottas would have also won the 2007 Formula Renault UK Winter Series, but did not have the proper licensing. He did compete and won 3 of the four races.
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(Young Bottas next to one of his first karts)
He moved up to F3 in 2009, and achieved third by the end of the season due to consistent results and pole positions. He also competed in Formula Master in both 209 and 2010, winning it both times. 2011 he moved to the GP3 series, where he had a fantastic season. Regular winnings and standout performances in general meant that he won the championship that year before the season even finished.
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(Bottas after winning GP3)
During this time he drew F1 attention, and served as Williams' test and reserve driver form 2010 to 2012. Late 2012 it was announced that Bottas would be driving for Williams in the 2013 season. His first year at Williams was as good as it could have been. The Williams car was one of the slowest on the grid, and Bottas was able to pull it into the points only a few times. He did receive praise for his performances that year, and outpaced his teammate the entire season.
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(Bottas in his 2013 Williams)
2014 was a much better year, for both Bottas and Williams. While he finished outside of points a few times, he did achieve some high finishes. Memorably, at the Austrian GP he qualified in P2 behind his teammate. This was the first Williams front row lockout since 2003. While he did not hold 2nd, he was able to drive a solid and defensive race, and achieved his first podium finish in F1. He had an even better result in Silverstone and at the German GP, where he took 2nd place both times. He got multiple other podiums and it was Williams most successful season in many years. His performance led Williams to get 3rd in the constructer championship, and he himself got 4th in the drivers. He was described at this time as the fastest non-Mercedes driver on the grid.
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(Bottas on his first f1 podium)
2015 was not so fantastic as 2014, but Bottas still achieved several podiums and finished 4th in the championship. 2016 was much the same, but had a few more negative races and DNF's due to mechanical issues. He finished that season 5th in the championship. While Bottas was signed to drive for Williams in 2017, the shocking last minute retirement of 2016 WDC Nico Rosberg meant that a spot at Mercades opened up, and he was quickly signed to them for 2017. The Williams team principal stated that they allowed Bottas to break contract because they did not wish to stand in his way of driving for a top team.
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(Bottas in his 2017 Mercedes)
Bottas had a fantastic first year with Merceds, jumping into title contention right away. He achieved his first F1 pole position and had many fantastic podium and high-points finishes. His first victory was at the Austrian GP, where he held of Sebastian Vettel for the win. His latter half of the season was a little more negative (with negative meaning 4th and 5th place finishes) and ultimately is what ended the title fight with Lewis Hamilton, his teammate, and dropped him down to 3rd. The next couple years with Mercedes would be quite similar. He was a regular victor and podium stander, but was never a real threat to his teammate for the title. During this time he was controversially referred to as Hamilton's 'wing-man' by Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff, a comment that Bottas expressed dissatisfaction with. He actually almost left F1 due to his position as number two, and stated that it took the fun out of F1. He did end up staying, and finished 2nd in the championship in 2019 and 2020. 2021 was his worst time with Mercedes, but he still achieved 3rd in the championship.
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(Bottas after first race win)
Mid 2021 it was announced that Bottas would not be extending his contract with Mercedes, and he instead signed with Alfa Romeo Sauber for 2022 to partner Zhou Guanyu. This was a big jump, as Bottas went from the top team in F1 to a lower midfield team. This is reflected in his results. His first year would give showing of a few high-points finishes, mid points finishes, and no-points finishes. While this was very different from his time at Mercedes, Bottas was pleased with his results and stated it was his favorite year in F1. The next year with Sauber would be a little more negative, with less high-points finishes. This was due to some mechanical problems and difficult upgrade packages the Sauber team ran. This would be a running theme, and in 2024 the newly renamed Stake Sauber team would have their worst year yet. Neither driver has scored a point, and they are most often back of the grid. As of right now Bottas does not have a seat for the 2025 season.
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(Bottas with current teammate, Zhou)
Major Races:
2014 Austrian GP - The first Williams front row lockout since 2003, this was a standout performance by Bottas. He drovea stellar race against much faster cars, and was able to hold 3rd to achieve his first podium.
2017 Russian GP - Bottas' first career win. He withstood intense pressure from 4x WDC Sebastian Vettel for the latter half of the race, and coped extremely well to take the win.
2017 Abu Dhabi GP - An extremely dominant GP for Bottas, he got fastest lap, pole, and the win. A perfect weekend. This was the end to his first year with Mercedes, and showed strong potential for the future.
2018 Azerbaijan GP - A near win for Bottas, he drove a brilliant race until a late-race puncture cost him the top step. This reflects the many unlucky moments he experienced throughout his career, often out of his control.
2019 Japanese GP - He secured the constructers championship for Mercedes after capitalizing on the Ferrari drivers terrible race start. Showed he knows how to use his opponents mistakes against them.
2020 Russian GP - After spending the last few years as a very selfless teammate, Bottas won the Russian GP in a rather brilliant fashion. He gave Verstappen a tow so that he would qualify 2nd, replacing Bottas, because he knew that starting 3rd was the best place to be on this circuit. A highly calculated move by Bottas, he denied his own team a front row lockout, which would have benefited Hamilton more. Universally a very supported and admired strategy.
Alright that is it for Bottas. Up next is the other mega-rookie, Liam Lawson.
Cheers,
-B
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kurtmustdie · 1 year ago
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Second entry, Previous | Next
Sketchbook dump because I’m hhwhwhwhwhwhww tired from school
Some of these are from today some are from a week ago lesgo
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1st one: a little practice 2-page spread I did a week or so ago so I could get used to drawing hobies hair (I’ve just been struggling with drawing hair a little in general recently idk what’s been going on) but uhhh yeah :) I’m pretty happy with it, I like the one highlighted in yellow on the left page (ignore the foo fighters sticker I got a cd that day so I kept the label for some reason, also my brother gave me that sticker real neat, also the page is so smudged omfg 😭)
2nd: (did this one and the rest today in my online classes because I was bored 🥱) inspired by a post I saw going in depth about Miguel’s personality (go read it, I reblogged it yesterday!!!) he is so kenough this might be my favorite drawing I’ve ever done with him :3 also ace Miguel is canon I’m Sony trust me guys
3rd: random dragon I drew and just made an OC. No they will probably not get any lore. They just exist. Hold your applause /j
4th: warriors au doodles!! Mostly some lore related stuff so I’ll go from left to right with some lil’ tidbits and facts
- the top drawing on the left page is of Reclusebite (Miguel) and his littermate, Dusty (Gabriel, Miguel’s canon brother from the comics that I hear are really bad so I refuse to read them). I don’t think I’ll ever really include Dusty in anything since idk much abt him but I think he’s quite the silly guy. Probably misses his brother because he went on to go start a little kitty club.
- the drawing under that is just a kind of like.. filler thing?? I like the idea of warriors having more than one apprentice for some reason so I liked the idea of Reclusestar having to mentor both Spikepaw (Hobie Brown) and Nightpaw (catified Spider-Man OC, he doesn’t do much storywise.). I think it’s funny. They probably bother him a lot but he still doesn’t care enough to be mad, just annoyed and disappointed sometimes.
- the right page is just spiderdad content because it is canon in this au hehehe,, I like my Brightsky (Peter B Parker) design a lot hes silly and kinda reminds me of fanon harestar designs.
Anyway that’s it I’m gonna post some digital art + headcanons sometimes soon hopefully :)
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lohengrinoverture · 1 year ago
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I first watched Princess Tutu in like 3rd or 4th grade?? I remember seeing it on Netflix. And I remember constantly rewatching the last episode when Ahiru went back to being a duck. And checking if there were any more seasons since I just couldn’t believe that’s how the show ended.
Then about a decade later, a little less, I watched it in early high school. I don’t remember why the show suddenly came to mind? Maybe just seeing a mention online somewhere. And like I had a vague idea of what the show was like from childhood. So I was aware of the way it’d end. But rewatching it, I just kept hoping somehow that Ahiru just wouldn’t be a duck. Then became my total obsession and I started a fanfic about Fakir turning Ahiru back into a girl. And also had another original story that was a fairytale retelling. But this is part of what contributed to my love of fairytales.
During that time in high school, I was obsessively hunting for any Princess Tutu content there was. Like I was digging through all of the livejournal posts. I had a separate YouTube account just for liking a bunch of AMVs. This was when I started ff.net and AO3 and quotev accounts. And I made all my urls references to ballet or classical music that the show used. And I drew fanart in the middle of bio class.
And during pandemic, I randomly decided to update the fanfic and rewatch a couple episodes. But then didn’t go deep into the fandom anywhere.
Finally now in 2023, I get sucked back into my obsession because a Princess Tutu TikTok found its way onto my for you page. And there was this one TikTok that suggested a book since it had Princess Tutu vibes (Midnight Everwood). And I read the entire book in one sitting just because of that.
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jinnyxxn · 1 year ago
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academic rivals to lovers - kim gyuvin
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genre: i sorry i forgot (idk wht to name it, maybe fluff)
warnings: mentions of some idols
pairing: gyuvin zb1 x gn! reader
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Monday, 20:44 - After Course.
you didn't go to the same tutoring as gyuvin went, except, the tutoring opened a free course from your school, and the top-ranked 5 students must join.
the course is divided into sessions at different times, but you and your bestie went on an earlier session than his scheduled session. so, your course was dismissed earlier and went home earlier too.
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"girl"
"yeah?"
"are you asleep?"
"no."
your 9PM conversation with your bestie, sullyoon. you can't help it seeing your best friend was heartbroken. you turned on the lights, you grab a marker from the side table and you took sullyoon's hand. opened her injured palm and draw a rainbow.
"when i was little, there was a person who drew on my hand. that person says that there's a psychological trick when you're sad, we must draw a rainbow." you turned off the lights and positioned your head on the pillow, talking in the dark with sullyoon.
"that time i don't believe it, for me, a rainbow doesn't solve a problem. a scar on your hands would never change anything. but now, i realized. it's not the rainbow that would solve your problem, but hope appears when you realize that a rainbow only appears after a rain. that means when you want to see a rainbow... you must wait for the rain to stop." you said.
"cool." she praised you.
"who's the first person who drew a rainbow on your hand?"
you giggled, "who do you think?"
sullyoon guessed. "gyuvin..?"
you snorted indignantly which makes the answer correct.
"he was there."
"at my lowest point."
"hey, do you have feelings for him?" a random question pops out from sullyoon.
"your kidding! me and gyuvin are friends since the last 18 years ago! we're neighbors too!" it's giving a bombastic side eye to her.
she giggled, "but that's it! i feel, there won't be a girl who can be friends with gyuvin for 18 years and doesn't has feelings for him!"
"why? because he's handsome, a genius, ranked 1st, and a basketball player? or because he's nice and sweet to everyone?" you replied.
sullyoon turned her head to face you and hoped to read your emotion.
"everyone... every girl who has a crush on him... will never know what gyuvin has gone through, or how hard he tried—"
you stopped, "i was there."
"but he never saw me."
your vocal sounds weak, like it can break anytime, it's like you're confessing your biggest secret.
"i thought i'll be okay. but when I see how he looks at wonyoung in the hall, in class— i realized, gyuvin will never look at me the same way he did to wonyoung" turns out you're heartbroken too.
"so what?! if gyuvin doesn't see you the same way as he sees wonyoung, that doesn't mean you are not worthless—! maybe he isn't the right person for you! maybe—"
"but i don't want the right person, sullyoon." your words are spoken without second thoughts.
"if it's not him... then it's not anyone." blank stare to your ceiling, you're hopeless.
"it's kinda dumb and stupid, but for me, a boy in this world is just one. only gyuvin." and your sleepy as you're done speaking.
and maybe there's one thing that those girlies don't realize which is a careful step back from behind the bedroom door, lowered fingers, and aborted intention of knocking.
someone who chose to go home to number 7 after overhearing a conversation he wasn't supposed to hear.
Tuesday, 22:00 PM - Late Studying
you're studying. everyday studying. the top-ranked 5 students will get a guaranteed scholarship to any school, and free school fees.
top-ranked 5 on March:
1st rank: jang wonyoung
2st rank: kim gyuvin
3rd rank: y/n
4th rank: seoll yoon-a (sullyoon)
5th rank: watanabe haruto
the original parallel ranks per tryout if wonyoung didn't suddenly move in and haruto wasn't absent on the tryout day were actually:
parallel ranks per tryout from grade 10 until grade 12 (right now):
1st rank: watanabe haruto
2st rank: kim gyuvin
3rd rank: y/n
4th rank: seoll yoon-a (sullyoon)
5th rank: han jihyo (jihan)
but since it's June, the structure of the parallel ranks on tryout was destroyed.
top-ranked 5 on June:
1st rank: watanabe haruto
2st rank: jang wonyoung
3rd rank: kim gyuvin
4th rank: y/n
5th rank: seol yoon-a (sullyoon)
it was never a healthy competition, last year, alumni got sabotaged, poisoned, and even got encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). but this year, your very last year to graduate, the school has been tense.
you're done studying and you start to clean your books. picking up some books one by one and finding a strange book. blue leather cover book. you opened the book and it's filled with formulas handwritten neatly.
you immediately knew the handwriting, it was gyuvin's. you escape your house and you went to house number 7, knowing that his parents aren't home because on duty.
you knocked on his door so loud and fast, until the owner of the room opens the door.
"what are you doing this late going to my room?" he questioned you, leaning on his door.
"you left your book idiot" you shoved his book into his hand.
"oops, sorry i forgot" he replied to you, giggling.
"whatever—"
"can you come in? i'm struggling with things and i wanted to share some things with you.."
"sure?"
you went into his room, tidy and clean, just some opened books on his desk. you sit on the edge of his bed, and the owner follows too.
"you know the new student? wonyoung?" he asked so suddenly, you raised you eyebrows and slightly narrowed your eyes. "yeah?"
"you know what's the difference between her and you?"
"no?"
he smiled and slightly tilt his head, "when i look at her or I'm nearby her, i'm amazed because she's tough and she managed to change the structure of the parallel ranks. but the thing is, no matter how pretty she is, or how smart she is, she can't make me feel like how i felt when i'm with you."
you froze in silence, processing his sentence, and speak, "what do you mean?"
he smiled, leaned closer to your face, "i have feelings for you y/n."
"but i don't have feelings for you.." you replied, slowly you moved your head further from him.
"oh yeah? then, what about your conversation yesterday night with sullyoon?" he raised his eyebrows and smirked.
"NO, YOU DID NOT HEAR IT!"
"But i do hear it, love"
"GYUVIN STOP!"
"okay darling"
"STOP!"
"okay okayy.." he laughed while you were trying to hide your blushing face.
that night, you will never forget that night. pulchritudinous night
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it's my first time doing this and english aren't my first language so sorry for grammar mistakes! — jinnyxxn
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krimsonkatt · 2 months ago
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Omega Shesha
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In my Art 101 class in college last year we had to draw an image based on a cloud. I picked this image I found on Google of a cool firey-looking cloud and thought it looked like a pheonix sort of monster. Since I was playing Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse during the class, I decided to draw a hypothetical "3.5th form" of Shesha, a major antagonist/monster from that game, that would be between Shesha's 3rd "Shesha-Flynn" form and his 4th and final "Cosmic Egg" form. His firey wings would sort of look like screens/solar panels with his body being a twisted mix of black hair and magma with the twisted face of Flynn at the top. Also, I drew this gag image along with the image previously shown because I thought I noticed Donkey Kong within the clouds. (DK is blocked by the image here)
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zojastankovic · 1 year ago
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˗ˏˋ Wall painting ´ˎ˗
┊🖌️┊Activity title: Painting on school walls
┊🖌️┊Duration: from September 4th to October 3rd
┊🖌️┊Type of activity: creativity
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*ੈ✩‧₊˚Activity description
╰┈➤ Our school had a few blank walls that looked boring, so we as IB students on Visual art classes got the privilege to redecorate them. We decided to paint them with cement paint. The first wall was inside one of classrooms and we drew doodle-like-shapes on it so it looks like wallpaper.
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╰┈➤After we had finished it, our next step was the wall in school hall. This one we had to share with IB2 students so we divided it in half. Bulletin board in our school wasn't working well so we made a new one - across the whole wall. You cant miss it.
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*ੈ✩‧₊˚Learning outcomes
┊🖌️┊ Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
┊🖌️┊Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
┊🖌️┊Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
┊🖌️┊Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
*ੈ✩‧₊˚Reflection
Even though this was everyone's first time painting (seriously) on walls and we made few mistakes, it was fun and exciting. Our skills progressed and we can definitely see the difference. At first I was scared of messing up lines but with time i found this activity really relaxing. The atmosphere we create on our classes is perfect - chill but productive. I' m so proud of the work we got done and I think it will be useful to everyone to have a noticeboard. I' m also grateful for opportunity to leave my mark in this school as a part of it. We were wearing chemistry robes the whole time so majority of people were stopping and asking us questions and admiring our work which only gave us more motivation. I hope they'll enjoy it from now on!
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kazooku · 2 years ago
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Drew my persona with Otto again!!
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Originally drew the sketch after some graduation required state testing I had to take earlier this month (let's all hope I passed or else I need to do good on SATs oops) and at first I wasn't exactly planning to finish the sketch buuuuuut things changed. I worked on this on and off as a stress relief. School's just been busy again especially since the 3rd marking period ended a week ago and now I'm in the final stretch.
Though some school work as calmed down with the start of the 4th and final marking period thst makes room for more testing oops. I have my APUSH test coming up Friday which is yeah. I'm trying not to worry about it. It would be nice to pass and get the credits but tbh even if I don't pass it'll still look good that I even took the class. I got some state testing later in the month but I don't have to worry about that since those aren't graduation requirement abd I'm pretty sure we only take them because the school is stuck in a contract. Last test in May thst I can think of is my driver's test. My mom forgot to cancel my appointment so looks like that's happening now. If I fail I see it coming and if I pass run cause I'll probably be a road hazard. That should be all until finals week in June.
Learned while finishing this up it's lesbian visibility week. Soooo upon learning that I just added my flags. In case you didn't know hi I'm Nat (also go by Dawn) and I'm an aroflux nonbinary ace lesbian who uses they/it. I'm also polyam but I wanted to keep the number even oops and the flag didn't really fir right oops.
Bonus, here's me fooling around on character ai and accidentally uncovering possible unresolved daddy issues.
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edensundae · 1 year ago
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THE FINALE *. ⭐️ BABY JAY!
She’s very emo & trad goth inspired, I have her 3 outfits here I’d never drawn her in! (2nd, 3rd, & 6) the 2nd ref was a challenge as I’ve only drawn her without makeup & her hair down once… her face is so naked 🥺 she’s BEAUTIFUL!! 🫶🏽💕 also peek the little aromatic flag band on her wrist on 4th ref! AHHH I love it :3 if it’s not obvious i 100% had the most fun with her refs!! I got to put a lot more detail in hers than anyone else so far which was fun! 🪴
I’ve been trying to get into shape language, I wanted the shapes to be very soft and inviting, but spikes to be shown she is NOT one to be fucked with. Honestly, besides maybe the more recent OCs I’ve made- she definitely is the best character design I’ve ever made. She fits in so many different artstyles, and it’s crazy to see all the art AF users drew of her! :’)
I have one more bigger ref to make for my baby girl Amelia, as I think she’s going to be more present in the story- but I still have to figure out more of her personality & fashion sense before moving on (she’s very classes, lots of reds & nude tones. Kind of coquette or whatever you call it?) I haven’t drawn her in about a year or two… not fully any ways, which is crazy considering she was the 1st character the make this universe a thing. UGH I have so much to do w her! ☁️
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blehcupidd · 1 year ago
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Jealous Girl
Prologue
Xavier Thorpe x fem!oc
A/n: Taken from my Wattpad made at the beginning of 2023, some written mistakes and i had a note about what happen with Percy Hanes White, that note will put put at the end of this chapter.
Also ignore mistakes please i wrote this whilst looking at the tv show so if it says that someone looks at something but it didnt state what, ignore it im sorry.
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ÉVANGÉLINE STAR did everything she could to be noticed by XAVIER THORPE. Whatever she did was never enough.
1st year, they met in botanical studies. The way he drew the flowers in front of the class infatuated her. She giggled and laughed. But nothing
2nd year, he made her laugh with his poor writing skills in creative writing. She gave hints that she wanted to help, "oh put a comma there" "oh my gosh, you have some good ideas" but nothing.
3rd year, she happily watched him take part in The Poe Cup. She couldn't find a way to comfort him, as she didn't know how to approach him.
4th year, they both showed up to the rave'N. The only difference is that this year, he had a date. His new girlfriend BIANCA BARCLAY. How she loathed her. She had no interest on him like she had. She had done nothing to gain his attention. Not like Évangéline.
The note regarding the Percy Hanes White allegations
(keep in mind this fic was made like a week before the allegations and i finished it in may or april)
Before I start I would just like to say that the allegations against Percy whether true or not are absolutely disgusting and vile and I do not support those actions. But I will be keeping Percy as Xavier as I saw someone say that when they think of the character they think of him. If this makes you feel uncomfortable then I suggest to imagine Percy as a different character you're comfortable with or do not continue reading. I am separating the actor to the character in this fic.
link to it on wattpad
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lemon-sugarcoats-nothing · 2 years ago
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14. 🍋 and 🐝
Question 14 of the artist asks (Im sorry ive been sitting on this one for so long aaa): How has your art changed over the years?
My art hasnt changed much honestly! i've gotten better at watercolor painting, and acrylic paints, and i'm getting the hang of digital too! - 🍋
🐝 - ...Oh boy, another long history lesson today, Strap in. To keep things a little easier on me to keep condensed, I'm only going over my traditional pony art and NOT digital art. (Im not sure how much of the digital art i could even recover anymore)
TL;DR I've gone through many phases in my art, both pony and otherwise. I started out drawing ponies in 3rd of 4th grade in a very cartoon style, then trying to copy the show style, then with anime eyes to varying success, and finally to where i am now.
Alright so long ass history lesson:
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This is my earliest attempt at making my own ponysona; i was really into applejack and wanted my pony to be in the apple family! This oc didnt really go anywhere though, and i dont think i drew her again. This was also early on, before i started following tutorials for drawing ponies.
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A bit later, after drawing ponies while following tutorials for a while, I started trying to draw them in my own style. At the time, I was mostly trying to draw in an anime style with my humanoid drawings, and so the big eyes transferred over. During this time, most of my drawings were in blue ballpoint pen on notebook paper or printer paper. I was drawing a lot during my (online) classes and I would fill out pages and pages like this.
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While i wasnt using tutorials as often anymore, i still watched a LOT of pony drawing content. At some point, i discovered some videos that inspired me to expand how i drew even more, and i started adding more graphite and colored pencil into final drawings.
Videos in question:
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSmSN3VtdD0
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTyMx2H-nuI
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A bit later, i also got into creepypasta drawings for mlp and some of the songs (specifically for rainbow factory), but i didnt ever read or listen to MLP creepypastas on their own until much much later. I did however, write my own two page creepypasta comic for pinkie that i never kept up. I think i intended to but after 24 hrs i forgot and dropped the project. Ironically, I tried to redraw it a few years ago as a humanoid comic, stretching it out into i think...10 pages? until my hand got tired and I never actually got to the creepypasta part of the original first comic page. (If you'd like to see, let me know! I still have them, but there would be too many images to post in this already really long post)
Oddly enough, i noticed that around this time i was also mostly drawing either creepypasta, psychotic ponies, or drawing ponies sad and crying. Just a weird little note.
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I had a short phase where i drew ponies with more boxy muzzles too, but most notable here is that i finally remade a ponysona! I would keep this sona until I would stop engaging with MLP content and go through my "Ew, mlp weird" phase.
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This was also from my time of boxy nosed ponies, and I think the first image was inspired off of a drawing that came up on a google search but i dont remember. I redrew it a while later, after practicing with colored pencils more. The redraw happened sometime during my "Ew mlp" phase.
And now we enter more current stuff. all these drawings are still old but are more in line with what i draw now, and were while i was starting to come out of my "Ew mlp" phase.
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First image, you can see this is one of the first times I drew Lucious as a pony. At the time, in the main rp he's from he was still just straight up a demon. And in the second image is a sketch dump of the mlp characters, where i was jut getting more comfortable drawing them again. Still held onto those boxy noses though.
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No style change here, but there was a time in my humanoid art where i would draw my and Mocha's characters as royalty. Then i went and drew them as ponies in those outfits! the first image you can see Cinna as an alicorn, and an early version of Lemon was just a unicorn. In the second image, was one of my first attempts to draw Jaysir! I guess its not too far off.
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Last is just this pencil drawing of Lemon when their name was still Lemon Sugar-Moon! After this point, i think i took another break from drawing ponies until we come to current day where my style of drawing ponies has less boxy noses, and more pointy, less realistic and just a bit more fun for me personally :D
Who knows where my pony art will go next! Thank you for your ask and I'm sorry again that this has taken so long for me to finally just sit down and type out lol
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infinitelytheheartexpands · 2 years ago
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since i am at home and have access to my yearbooks, it is now time for the roundup of “some of my favorite quotes from people’s yearbook signatures”, a non-exhaustive list:
2010-11 (3rd grade):
-“have a great summer savvanah”—kid in my class who spelled my name wrong lmao
2011-12 (4th grade):
-“your the most legendary person i have ever met”—one of my besties to this day
2012-13 (5th grade):
-“when the world looks down on you, give them 5 and a half reasons to look up at you. you are brilliant. you are a good person. never lose that. never stop dominating.” —one of the then-high school juniors for some reason (i got signatures and messages from SEVERAL juniors and seniors that year for some reason lmao)
-“too bad”—a kid in my class
*could not find 2013-14 :(*
2014-15 (7th grade):
-“stay cool and rock on with those dance moves and work on skating”—another kid who was in our production of xanadu, where i successfully campaigned with the director to not make everyone rollerskate because some of us (myself included) could not rollerskate
-“the cat whiskers come from within”—a girl in the grade below me with whom i am still buddies
-“you are the smartest person i know and don’t let anyone take that away from you”—my now IRL best friend, the first year after he moved to our school, and this was even though at the time we were in the middle of an INTENSE academic rivalry that put a damper on our friendship for a while
2015-16 (8th grade):
-every single kid who wrote HAGS!!! (have a great summer) because it’s funny <3
-“you have been happy when i have been sad so uh…thanks for always cheering me up with just a smile”—a kid in the grade below me
-“savannah, it is really fun having you in the class and i hope we got the party started for you every english class!”—the same kid who spelled my name wrong in 3rd grade; every day at the start of english class i’d say “let’s get this party started!”
2016-17 (9th grade):
-“…you’ll have to come check in and draw me more memes!”—my 9th grade history teacher, context being that she pitted all the kids in my grade against each other in a year-long history meme war and i, being a dumbass, did not know how to make memes online using generators and shit, so i HAND DREW all of my memes on her board and she would take pictures for my entries (for the record: i did not win)
-“this is a good yearbook. you are a good person. have a good summer.”—one of my guy friends in my class
-“we’re gonna need you in quiz bowl. also how is this handwriting.”—another guy in my class; the reference to the handwriting was because we had to proofread each other’s handwritten essay drafts in english class and i straight up could not read like half of his and he got PISSED as a result
2017-18 (10th grade):
-“dear savannah, have a great summer! read lots of books and eat lots of food because those things make you happy and happiness is great.”—one of my friends in my class, also that is sound advice
-“*sine graph* there, i sined it.”—my precalculus teacher
-“i am ‘cosining’ it.”—the same kid who wrote the handwriting comment the previous year; written directly under the previous signature
-“savannah, mashed potatoes…”—the bestie who wrote the “legendary” comment in 4th grade; the whole message was much longer but we had an inside joke going about how i’m super-picky about my mashed potatoes lol
2018-19 (11th grade):
-“you are just the sweetest little ol’ thang”—one of my friends in my class
-“thanks for making this a great year. you’ve always been so nice to me. never forget that no matter what, you have a good heart, don’t forget that!”—one of the seniors that year; we were in all the musicals and choir together for a few years
-“stay frosty! your joy for life is special, don’t ever let anyone diminish it. change the world.”—a beloved history teacher who moved away after that school year
*no signatures for 2019-20 because COVID :(*
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kurtmustdie · 1 year ago
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Been a hot minute since I’ve posted sketchbook pages mmmmafjkskfowicc
1st- some Hobie doodles I did one morning I uhhh… don’t remember what led to these I think I was just bored in class and still waking up (like the headshot though like whoa?? Also the writing on the top is just me keeping track of my place in the Spider-Man 2099 comics don’t mind that—)
2nd- some more doodles cat Miguel that’s all I have to say
3rd- finally drawing my Spider-Man OC for once I’ve been neglecting him for no reason I’m so sorry— I drew him right after he was taken in by the Spider Society because he had an awkward phase lmao
4th- more doodles of him I’m really happy with these expressions and poses they fit him really well
5th- more warriors au doodles probably because I can’t get it out of my head that Jess would (depending on if this is her first child or not- I assume it is) come to Miguel a lot for parenting advice SHE WOULD SHE TOTALLY WOULD THEY ARE BEST FRIENDS.
And the 6th one is just a zoom in of my 3 favorite drawings I did >:)
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svt-kiki · 3 months ago
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( 🖇️ ) 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 ⌅ .
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as of august, 2024
3RD GEN IT GIRL ! 𓂃 .⠀࣪*
 unlike today’s 4th gen idol, kiki hadn’t gathered popularity immedietly after the debut. yes, she was known as her unmatched dance skills, but most people recognize her just because she was a only female member among the group, or the very first japanese female idol in kpop industry. in addition, many people thought she would dissapear from the group or public in couple years, because of her quite unique ‘position’ and concerns that were already in the group itself.
 however — surprisingly, she didn’t leaved the group. seventeen didn’t disband. no one never leaved the group. kiki started to blooming each year, step by step, like jun once said. is she a late bloomer? probably. but the flower she made was the most unique and sparkling art piece. now she understand her strongness, the charisma, and the possibility to become the main character not only in the room, but even nation and generation. she knows what she doing, she understands the elements and assignments, and lots of brands and designers love her because she pay attention to deatils and willing to study its history. or, world just can’t help but falling in love with her.
         ୨ৎ — 𝟣𝟫𝟨𝟩 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)  
        › 𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐏𝐇 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐍 ‹
AMBASSADOR OCT 2019 —
GLOBAL AMBASSADOR MAR 2022 —
 guess what, she’s a human ralph lauren ! she has that preppy, old money aesthetic by nature. RL is the brand that gave his attention to kiki much earlier than others, and they build the special connection to each other. ralph treats her as their main issue since she pays attention to details of craftsmanship, history and collections. there is no doubt she’s a face of brand.
        ���୨ৎ — 𝟣𝟫𝟦𝟫 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)
          › 𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐒 ‹
AMBASSADOR SEP 2020 —
GLOBAL AMBASSADOR DEC 2022 —
she is a hard worker. it’s never easy to be the only female member among the mostly-boys big band. she trained herself to build her body so that she could complete the tour and live concerts with boys, and she was known for having a disciplined personal image for the public. she does dance a lot, work out a lot, so kiki is the perfect choice for the face of brand. she launched the limited collaboration line in summer, 2023 with the brand as ’kiki x adidas’ including track suits, sweat shirts and sneakers and it sold out within a day.
         ୨ৎ — 𝟣𝟫𝟧𝟫 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)
         › 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐎 ‹ 
GLOBAL AMBASSADOR MAR 2022 —
her first achievement with grand maison ! mostly, she represents the later collection and aesthetics by valentino garavani himself in later 90s to early 00s. it’s needless to say that she’s the first kpop idol who associated officially with the brand, and that indicates that valentino taking her seriously. kiki drew attention especially her in recent ‘black tie’ collection. and even pierpaolo piccioli admitted she’s one of the inspiration ! suit and black tie are always her signature look, so it’s natural for them to chose kiki as a muse. although she has a contract with the brand, valentino hasn’t forced her to wear their piece every time.
         ୨ৎ — 𝟣𝟫𝟨𝟪 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)
        › 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐕𝐈𝐍 𝐊𝐋𝐄𝐈𝐍 ‹
GLOBAL AMBASSADOR APR 2023 —
since she appeared in spring 2023 campaign, the famous jeans & underwear brand fell in love with her. not only jeans and underwear ( well she wasn’t comfortable to wearing just a pair of underwear in ads, so just a sport bra under the jacket that covered her cleavage ) but kiki loves the brand’s classic, sophisticated minimalism in 90s, pulled out vintage and archives and wear it in on and off. she has the class, and it looks really good on her.
         ୨ৎ — 𝟣𝟪𝟦𝟩 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)  
          › 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐑 ‹
GLOBAL AMBASSADOR SEP 2023 —
 carats found out suddenly she appeared in the big billboard in the major cities around the world, wearing gold iconic jewelries, taken with a model in the same picture with relaxing expression. yes, it was the surprise announcement of kiki as a new face of cartier. she was known for using cartier watch for long time, carries two or three of it whenever she goes to oversea schedules, collecting some vintage watches. she is an ambassador for watch and jewelry. her favorites are standard tank louis with black belt and gold frame, and the love bracelet.
         ୨ৎ — 𝟣𝟫𝟩𝟪 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)
          › 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐄 ‹
GLOBAL AMBASSADOR APR 2024 —
 trust me, they are highly frustrated when valentino snatched her right under their nose lol. they have been inviting kiki to the collection since 2022 and they wanted her as an ambassador so bad. her persona as an idol and performer matches with brand’s lavish and luxury color so well ( speaking of her natural personality which is soft, calm character is ... maybe not so much ). she was thinking her presence would be a bit overwhelmed for versace’s couture like clothing would own her more than she owns it... but kiki became a woman who fits with their aesthetics more and more as she becoming confident as a ‘star’. as of april 2024, maison finally announced her as the face of brand with introducing kiki as an ambassador in new versace icon campaign besides cillian murphy and anne hathaway.
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𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐋 !
         ୨ৎ — 𝟤𝟢𝟣𝟣 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)  
         › 𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐒 ‹
CAMPAIGN MODEL SEP 2022 —
         ୨ৎ — 𝟣𝟪𝟫𝟪 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)  
          › 𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐖𝐀 ‹
CAMPAIGN MODEL SEP 2023 —
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𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 !
         ୨ৎ — 𝟣𝟫𝟩𝟤 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)  
       › 𝐘𝐎𝐇𝐉𝐈 𝐘𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐎 ‹
 he is indeed the one of the most greatest, phenomenal designer in the japanese fashion history. his first company that established in 1972 “Y’s” is under the concept of “women wearing men’s clothes”. it doesn’t remind someone? well, if there’s an one person who can go well with concept the most, it’s her. maybe kiki was the embodiment of the spirit he was looking for long time… and after all these years, she finally appeared in front of him.
         ୨ৎ — 𝟣𝟫𝟨𝟫 (𝖾𝗌𝗍.)  
      › 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒 ‹
 now you can see kiki clearly has a passion for legend designers in japan… and the monochrome haha. rei kawakubo, the founder of the brand is also a big name in japanese fashion history like yohji yamamoto. their couture collections esp in 90s are still so odd, new, fun and refreshing to watch in present and she’s there for it. now carats literally betting what brand she will wore on her first met gala and come des garçons is a powerful candidate alongside these big names. ( aka carats are CRAVING for she goes there and makes fashion moment in the history because they know the girl won’t waste the opportunity )
also, she would love to work with thom browne, miss sohee, le fame, tanakadaisuke, and robert wun.
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