#even his fans love to show their hate because they know it'll get acknowledged

[verypissedoffdee]

imo the fact of the matter is, Misha listens to the fan's complaints, even responds to them and that's why he gets the most hate. If he'd just ignore the constant bitching this fandom does and be an asshole instead, he'd be much better off.

[royalberryriku]

Stuck on prompt 5 for (a very late and overdue) khoc week; not because I don't know what to do, but because there's so many things I want to do.

Sort of a ramble about this below: 👇

Also some sliiight spoilers for themes (couldn't help myself) with my fic, but it helps explain why I'm struggling to get something out for this specifically.

Each of my main OCs is an embodiment of the complexities of experiences that can't be defined by light or darkness, especially Zorya who literally is a being of darkness that is trying a third way of handling it; not controlling to destroy it (Xehanort and Eraqus' ideals, or rather the "teachings of light") or even embracing it and accepting it (first step that Riku found), but believing in it; seeing your flaws as a wound to heal, a possibility to be realised, just like how you love people and believe in them, she wants to believe in herself and love herself in ways she hasn't been able to. To kit hate your flaws or see them as something to be "fixed" but loved and cared for. I think Kingdom Hearts is leaning into that in the next arc, but it's not quite there yet.

Meanwhile the other two are also examples of this but in different ways. Yoru is more like Riku and delves into that "first step", but like Riku he still hates and fears his own flaws. He hasn't really fully embraced the fact he's just a person and is allowed to have those flaws yet, same as Riku (which is partly why I'm excited for the aspect of him being in Quadratum since I think both he and Sora will realise that while fighting the personification of that fear and hate towards darkness). Yoru still thinks that he's a bad person for being too curious, too scared, too angry, too this or that. But he also wants to embrace it and change. Which is all great and all when it comes to wanting to be a better person, but he's still healing. And pushing a wound that's still open won't heal it, it'll just worsen it. I want to show that, but it can't really be summed up with just light or darkness; it's both.

And Taiyo is probably the most interesting of all when it comes to the question. He believes he's strictly light, he wants to uphold his teachings and be what he was taught to be. He's exactly like Eraqus and any other Keyblade Master before that, but the thing is he doesn't have a Keyblade and he is forced to realise how human he is. He's a lot like Aqua in that regard, forced to face his limits and understand his own humanity and inadequacy when compared to the perfectionism pushed by his teachers and peers. He has to unlearn all of the toxicity and realise a heart is more than just a means of good or evil, it's also an identity; a means of love and happiness, it's also about caring for oneself as a person, not a tool. So he would say light absolutely, but like every other person, he has his flaws. Even if he himself doesn't acknowledge them.

I want to explain this all in a way that isn't just a long monologue, but by instead showing it. Yet, I also don't want to spoil the full character arcs I have planned in my fic itself or its story and every single theme in it.

Also, darkness and light are treated very delicately in my fic and with my OCs, so I tend to put a lot of thought in whenever I want to show their connections to light or darkness, because it's always very much related to mental health and self discovery and self care. It's about realising that light and darkness are subjective; mailable and unclear. But with that, there's so many ways to show it. I get so excited by that too, which in turn has me writing various drafts and having so many different ideas that it's hard to settle on just one to go with.

TLDR: This will probably be the longest and most thoughtfully written out of all the prompts. The reason I stopped with the last one is because I'm so excited to really make something that makes fans of the series think about what light and darkness really are in regards to this universe. I know it's just a little fun prompt and I don't have to. But I want to. It's fascinating and I think it's a great way to introduce people to the themes of my fic and the ideas these characters all embody.

[sleepy-achilles]

Show and Tell.

I am going to give a little bit of a summary as a warning. This is basically a story about the oversexualisation of Shawn and how it ends up happening to his middle child, Leon, as he gets older.

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Shawn wasn't stupid. He knew what fans said about him, How fans acted towards him and how it wasn't okay. He also knows he never helped by the way he acted or the things he did. But..why shouldn't he be confident or feel sexy? Why shouldn't he be allowed to have fun?

As he got older, technology got better.

He saw how the younger fans and well some of the more technological advanced older fans adored a younger, more fucked up version of him.

And yeah, it did suck to see all these videos and fanfics about a younger version of yourself being called hot and handsome and sexy whilst only a majority acknowledged your looks in modern times.

Taker told him he was being silly and to ignore it. And taker was normally right.

Taker hated it. He hated how the fans sexualised Shawn. He hated how Shawn never understood how wrong it truly was. How they touched him at shows, the things they said about him. How it ended up controlling shawns life, even now. He would force himself to be slim, force himself to look good every moment of the day. He'd often find Shawn upset in the hotel bathroom if he saw one thing out of place or if a haters comment got to him.

Shawn got older. Shawn saw what taker saw. Understood how wrong it was. It was never love. It was lust. Shawn hated how even as he got older vince still used his looks over his talent. How everyone did.

Shawn felt like a puppet.

Felt like a show and tell object.

And he prayed that he'd be the last wrestler to suffer at the hands of being a visual.

And he got his wish for a while.

Only a while.

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It crushed shawns heart when he saw the first headline.

Leon was only 15 when it began. Of course, Leon was a true child star. In the storyline since birth, in the ring the moment he could hold his own.

Leon was also cursed with the beauty and the boy didn't even know it. Not yet atleast.

Shawn frowns. "Whats wrong pa?" John asks from the sofa. "Nothing..just old news." Shawn lies. John just nods before making his way to the kitchen, were Leon and a young cassie were making lunch. "What is it?" Taker asks quietly. "Nothing. Truly." Shawn forces a smile. Taker would lose it if he read this. Shawn doesn't need that right now. He doesn't need Leon seeing it because of takers outburst.

'WWEs new young boy toy! Exclusive photos inside!'

It made Shawn feel sick. The boy is only 15.

Of course, shawn knew the moment he saw Leon he'd end up beautiful. He just wished and hoped that the outside world would never truly see it.

That their higher ups would never see it.

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Leon frowns at vince as the meeting continues.

Leon finally had his growth spurt. He was still a lean build but he finally had some height to him.

"Hes got some height to him now, the girls will love it even more" ric comments. Leon looks at the elders as they talk about him as if he's not even there. "The girls already love him. The scar added to his attractiveness." Vince comments, not even looking up from the script. "Maybe we expose him to the media more. It'll bring non wrestling fans in. Fill more seats." Eric suggests.

Leon's heart picks up. They truly can't be suggesting this?

Leon's eyes burn into a man he considers family.

"Thats...that's a brilliant idea!" Vince smiles looking up.

Leon's heartbreaks.

It's almost like he was just show and tell to these people.

Like he's not human at all.

Just a pretty face to fill seats.

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Leon got older, like everyone else. The difference is, he didn't age like humans. His face was older sure, but it stopped at 30 and never continued.

The fans and highers up loved it.

Leon?

Leon wishes he was ugly.

Leon glances down at the headline.

"You alright Lee?" Drew asks from the head of the table. Sheamus looks up from his breakfast to where the other man is stood, glaring down at his phone. "Perfect." Leon mutters. Sheamus glances at drew.

'Leon Michaels, WWEs hottest visual.'

Visual.

Leon despised that word.

A word that vince shoved on him from day one.

Even when he was teaming with his siblings, it was always; John is the leader, Cassidy the force and Leon? Leon the damn visual. His brother was labeled as the leader, the man on the mic. His baby sister was labeled the fighter, the charismatic one. And Leon? Leon was nice to look at.

He feels a sudden rage grow in him as he scrolls the article.

What about his talents? How hard he worked?

His heart stops as he stops at a certain part.

'The last visual to take the WWE by storm was Michaels own father, Shawn The boytoy Michaels. It became clear at a young age that Leon would take after his father Shawn and become the face of beauty for the business. And just like his father, he fills those seats everytime.'

Leon's eyes are wide with shock.

Did his pa know about this?

"Leon?" Drew asks. Leon looks at his boyfriend. "Are you sure you are alright?" Drew questions. "I have to find my pa." Leon whispers before grabbing his phone off the table and rushing out.

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"Sloppy. Cmon guys!" Shawn sighs as he watches the newest group of rookies wrestle.

The media didn't care about this.

They didn't care about this side of Shawn. They never did.

He shaved his head and all they cared about is if he still looked beautiful.

They came to the conclusion that Shawn managed to make it work. That he managed to still look hot.

Not that it mattered. WWE had themselves a new pretty boy. Shawns looks only mattered when he was in the public, or in twitters case, when a show wasn't to their liking.

Shawn looks towards the doors as Leon walks in. "Pa" he calls walking over, ignoring the whispering and stares from the rookies. "Morning Lee." Shawn nods as the man stops infront of him. "Do you know how the media talk about you? About us?" Leon asks holding his phone out. Shawn doesn't even look at it. He doesn't need too. "Of course I do. I always have." Shawn mutters, watching as the road dogg barks at the rookies to get back to work. "They always say the cruelest things." Shawn hums. Leon frowns as he lowers his phone. "We will never be human to them. Just a piece of art on display to them." Shawn explains. "And it doesn't help when the people who expose us to them refuse to protect us because they make a easy buck off it." Shswn adds.

Leon looks down at his phone.

'Shawn would go on to tease his fans with a risky photoshoot for playgirl.'

'Leon would go on to tease his fans when he decided to push his face into the modeling world. Photoshoots varying from fully clothed to boxer shoots.'

Leon swallows. "They are basically calling us whores for being comfortable in our own skin" Leon whispers. Shawn looks at him with a frown. "Better us than the girls." Shawn whispers. Leon meets his eyes, pain filling the two toned eyes. "It shouldn't be a us or them situation." Leon states. "I know. We know. But them? The outsiders? They never will." Shawn nods.

"Im not a product." "As long as your in the public? You will always be a product to them. A possession. There own personal show." Shawn breaks it to him. Leon shakes his head. "It isn't fair." "It never will be. But we can end the cycle. No. You can end the cycle." Shawn tells him. "How?" Leon asks. "Speak up. Speak out." Shawn states.

"You think it'll work?" Leon asks. "It'll get through to a enough people. They'll be your true fans. They will spread awareness about how you feel. How we all feel about it. And they'll fight with you." Shawn explains. Leon nods and looks at his phone.

"Why didn't you?"

"Because I was apart of the wrong generation." Shawn smiles before moving towards the ring.

Leon watches him and understands. He saw and heard how people felt about his Pa in the 90s. They either loved him or they despised his guts. He could ask for space and they'd find a way to turn him into the bad guy.

Leon didn't even want to imagine how badly they'd have ripped his pa apart if he spoke about how uncomfortable he was.

Leon doesn't even want to think about how they'd rip him apart.

He opens twitter and begins a new post.

Better to try than not at all.

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Notes

I'm tired

This didn't go how I wanted it to at all but as I got more tired the idea slowly left me.

But I like making mini posts like this to explain how certain things work in their universe. How they feel about certain things.

Obviously in real life Shawn is sexualised but it's not as bad as I obviously make it out to be here.

It just like to monsterfy the media and how they treat people like Leon and shawn.

I'm evil like that 😁

Also, Melanie martinez song show and tell is exactly the inspiration for this because its just the song that makes me think about Shawn and Leon the most.

I know I always point out that Leon is beautiful and he is the visual of the new generation and that's because we'll yes, it's true. They all know it and they aren't angry about it because it doesn't make them ugly. And whilst Leon accepts it I wanted to show that he too still has boundaries and that he too doesn't like how far this whole thing can go. Every positive has a negative. Leon's a visual, but that leads to him getting heavily sexualised by his bosses and the media for a quick buck, especially from a young age.

[0junemeatcleaver0]

Honestly has to get this out of my system because I'm mad (an advanced apology for my long rant, also thanks to the previous anon, you encourage me to do this finally). For a start, it's only been a few months that I discover the book through the series. Never like stuff about supernatural being like werewolves, vampires but I saw an edit of the series and it gives me a huge Achilles and Patroclus vibes so I give it a chance (still doesn't like about the vampires stuff because let's be honest, it would make it a far better series if they doesn't include it). And I usually much prefer to read so I want to see how the source material goes seeing how different the series and movie are, and...... I was never the same. That book is incredible and breathtaking, I fell in love with Louis so much because finally finallyyyyy I saw myself in a character. And then came the question "What's up with that series?" because let's be honest once again, with all the questionable thing it contains, the first two books (IWTV/TVL) are literally perfect. And I would pretty much support some changes like plantation owner, incest etc if they prefer to do so and badum it will still be a faithful adaptation that both book fans and new fans would probably love. Why not done that? And I think the book is a classic and modern in my honest opinion like come on, two guys raising a child for 60 years? What's more gayer than that? Those with trouble understanding how gay it is can rot away. And talking about that (please bear with me, I swear I'll be done soon), I don't like how the show focus so much on sex when the book's main attraction is more about the feelings they have, and neither like the nudity on screen so randomly (this is not meant to attack anyone, it's my personal opinion but an advanced apology if my words are lacking). And again, in my deepest opinion, the movie was so much more gay than the series atleast for me, and again for those who refused to acknowledge the homoeroticism in it can rot away, and yes I'm going to put the movie on the pedestal because it's the most faithful adaptation so far and that in the 90s? It totally deserve that recognition it deserves and I totally despise anyone blindly hating on it. I love love Lestat, Louis and Claudia in there, and this is probably an unpopular opinion but I prefer Brad Louis over Jacob Louis (just in case, not an attack to the actor, he's amazing with what he's given) and that's a great loss because no matter how I look, the way they let Jacob portrayed Louis is no longer the Louis I love from the book. Brad Louis is also lacking, but I could see Book Louis from his portrayal so that's that. I'm now forever going to keep the book as my no 1 and I'm absolutely going to hate anyone trashing on the books in favour of the show, you can dislike it, but don't go talking about comparing and decided the book is evil because it deals thing differently as compared to many books, know the context or I don't know *pulling their card* just don't read it because you have a certain liking to things and that's totally fine. And in my eyes, the show..... it's just a show which pulled some trope from different series instead of it's own source material (shocking right?) and trying to put itself as the most faithful ever when it can't even get the aesthetic right (sorry for being not sorry). And once again my hate to those who tell book fans they can't ever get the faithful adaptation they wanted so they must accept the show for that because duh, we sure can if handled properly by people who 'really care' and the book fans totally deserve that because as I said above, change a few stuff about it and it'll be a faithful and most greatest series ever about vampires.

While I disagree about being able to change things like the plantation and/or incest and have it still be faithful (it's gothic literature--you take the uncomfy stuff out, you change the genre, you change the whole vibe, you change the narrative), I do fundamentally agree with everything else you said, anon.

[yjwhatif]

With the semi/cryptic confirmation of Ed and Barts relationship in the series I have a question:

Do you think everyone knows about them (in world) or do you think they’re keeping it secret from some?

It’s just a thought that’s been in my head recently. It is most likely fuelled by the whole drama of G&B not being able to depict a “specific character” (it’s definitely Bart) as gay. They’ve had to hide the relationship from their audience - because of ridiculous reasons - but there are still moments that bring up the question - Are they? Before the reveals from AskGreg, I kinda thought- well they are clearly not together yet, but perhaps they both have feelings for one another and are just waiting for the other to make the next move because they’re nervous idiots who don’t want to have read the situation wrong — all while their friends are like - seriously guys? just get together already. Kinda like they did in s1 with Wally and Artemis - and I guess early Supermartian as well - which I would have been okay with... though with the likelihood of there being at least another two year time skip you’d probably have missed the getting together moment - which would kinda suck. Anyway. With the information about the chances being they were supposed to clearly be in a relationship throughout S3 — which makes the whole structuring of ILLUSIONS just make sense — it’s got me viewing their moments with a whole new energy. Also, I saw this post by Greg —

And let me just clarify, I have no idea if this is actually referencing the Ed and Bart stuff, it might not be (probably isn't). This is purely me speculating.

My reading of this is they got told they couldn’t depict Bart as gay pretty late on and that specifically affected ILLUSIONS where they likely intended to confirm the relationship with that first shot - the kiss on the cheek moment. Even now that moment is just odd - because it’s there but it’s not - because technically there is no actual kiss… which I think is absolutely the point. It plants the seed without actually breaking any rules - all by keeping the momentum but removing the specific kiss frame. It’s the only moment that I feel is explicit in saying they are in a relationship - everything else you can just read into and imply there’s something - but they technically don’t confirm anything.

The whole thing is actually quite interesting - despite the reasoning for it being totally ridiculous. By keeping/showing what they did... People notice it. People talk about it. People reflect on it. More people talk about it. People writing. Make. Create. Discuss it. An entire audience is formed who want and support it. It’s a whole thing now because people noticed it and generated a positive response to it - and that was before all the AskGreg information. The whole reason YJ got a season 3 is because the fans fought to get it back. Enough people talked about it - and kept talking about it - to convince TPTB that the show should come back. Greg and Brandon know this. They know the power the fans have and maybe they hoped that power would help them again in freeing Bart from these ridiculous restrictions. #letbartoutofthecloset

Obviously, we can't know until S4 is released whether G&B got the permission to confirm Bart's sexuality the way they envisioned - but maybe the responses that came during the release of 3b were enough to convince TPTB that they were fighting a losing battle. But who knows, people in power can be very stubborn at times, so we will just have to see what we get. Fingers crossed they eased up though - and not just because of the Ed/Bart relationship (which I am obviously a fan of -- it's fine if not everyone is) - but because these restrictions on LGBTQ+ content shouldn't be a thing and need to stop -- there is just no validity in them.

Anyhow. despite their not being allowed to officially confirm the relationship, Greg's comment about Ed's having a boyfriend they can't name basically confirms the fact without technically breaking any rules again. Masterfully done Wiesman. With this, it implies the pair are in fact dating during S3 which brings us back to the original question... but who knows??

With the comments of Virgil during ILLUSIONS, it's easy to assume their friends do in fact know. They also seem to have no problem being close and interacting with one another whilst in the presence of others -- that is, except for one moment...

Ever since the first time I saw this episode (ELDER WISDOM) I have always found this moment strange - because Ed seems to get kinda awkward when Barry comes to check on Bart. (Or that's how I see it at least.) He realises Flash is standing there and immediately pulls his head down averting his gaze -- almost like he doesn't want to be seen by the elder. But why? Does Barry not know about the pair -- or maybe he doesn't know about Bart and Ed thinks their current closeness is too revealing -- who's to say Bart's even fully out to the world yet -- who's to say either of them are? We certainly don't since we weren't allowed to be shown. We can't know until we know - so until then we can play the speculation game while we wait.

Bart is certainly a bit of a secret keeper when it comes to being himself. I'm still convinced the Bart we see onscreen is merely his interpretation of what he thinks people expect from a speedster in this time. We saw 'real' Bart, he was snarky and cynical and nothing like the Bart we've had for the past two seasons. He said it himself - he's playing a character - and I don't think he knows how to break out of it - not while the possibility exists that it might hurt those he's grown to care about. Bart wants to be seen a certain way to avoid acknowledging the truth of the past - if people see him as happy and smiley, then no one will question him on things he doesn't want to talk about. The problem with that is you can't hide yourself forever - cracks begin to form and eventually, the truth comes out whether you want it to or not. So who knows how comfortable Bart is revealing any of his true self to those he cares about. Maybe his relationship with Ed will be the thing that finally helps him find comfort in being himself, whilst also trusting others to still accept him as himself... and maybe getting him that bit of therapy he really needs.

This brings us to Eduardo… First, can I just say it made me so happy to see Greg’s confirmation of Ed being gay - though it is slightly annoying that he was robbed of his explicit onscreen reveal in S3 thanks to the drama with Bart. His whole relationship to his powers in S2 to S3 fits the representation of coming to terms with your sexuality/identity from a very negative point of view. Feeling like it’s something that needs fixing or needs to be “cured” - to then finding the light and freedom in accepting yourself for you. His growth between seasons is brilliant. He understands the hate and insecurity the teens are feeling because he felt it himself. He does all he can to help them because he never felt he got that help when he needed it - and no one deserves to feel worse for being who they are. Obviously, the things he talks about are framed in the context of dealing with/accepting the meta-gene - yet there are certain moments where it seems he’s saying more than that…

All of which got me wondering - why did Ed originally runaway? It certainly wasn’t because of the meta-abilities he did not yet have. All he’s ever said on the subject was he thought he wanted to be with his father - the man it seems he barely had a relationship with. No, I think Ed has been running from himself for a long time and his dad just happened to be an actual direction for him to aim for. The way he speaks about his wanting to be “cured” and “praying to get rid of his powers” suggests an upbringing around religion and traditional ideas of there being a ‘normal/proper’ way to be — while anything that doesn’t fit that way is treated as other or something that needs to be changed or 'fixed'. Maybe he ran to avoid being found out and run the risk of being ostracised by those he loved. Or maybe he was found out and leaving wasn’t entirely his choice*. If this was the case, I can certainly imagine him not wanting to come out to his dad for fear of his reaction and completely losing all chance of that father-son relationship they’re both trying so hard to keep. It can seem easier to live in secret than risk the reality of loss. So while the meta-gene likely wasn’t the main thing he was angry about in S2, it was able to become a physical thing he could blame and focus his anger on - without having to think about where his issues truly lied… Though with a bit of time it also became the thing he was comfortable conveying his feelings through...

“I’ve learned to accept, even love my meta-abilities”

I love this line so much and it’s all because of the delivery by Freddy Rodrigues. There is the slightest hint of a pause before he says “meta-abilities”, which gives the impression he was about to say something else before then remembering himself and who he was talking to. Then there’s the small inflecion he put on “love”, which makes it sound like it’s the first time he’s heard himself say the words out loud. I don’t hear him talking about the gene - I hear him talking about finally accepting himself - all of himself - for the first time in maybe ever and finally feeling happy because of it. I hear growth... From being the angry 14-year-old skater who just wanted to run away and escape any way he could. To the 16-year-old councillor/Outsider jumping straight into the danger to protect and inspire those who need it. Both he and Bart are such strong characters with so much more to be seen - especially when it comes to the insecurities which lie behind their masks. They both compliment each other pretty perfectly - both powers-wise and personality-wise - meaning while they try to hide themself from others, I don't think it'll take long for them to realise they can't hide from each other.

Anywho, that’s all the speculatary nonsense I’ve got for today. This turned into such a patchwork of vaguely linkable thoughts I’ve had which barely relate to the one I started with - but that is usually how it goes. Take it as you will…

Also, completely unrelated to YJ, but Bi Tim Drake now exists in dc canon which is really cool - seeing all of the joy it’s sparked has really given me something to smile about this week… There is hope after all. 🌈

— LB ⚡️☀️

* OK so here’s a little random snapshot into the chaos of my mind— as I was writing the Ed stuff I had a scene pop into my head of Ed finally -for whatever reason- having to tell his dad that he didn’t leave his abuelo’s home - he got kicked out. His dads confused about this and asks Why? What did you do? And Ed’s like Nothing… I didn’t do anything wrong… he just… found out something. So Seniors like Found out what Eduardo? And Ed’s getting really nervous now because he doesn’t want to say it - That I, um… I’m… Senior step a fraction closer as he picks up on Ed’s anxiety but remains an appropriate distance - Son? Then after a tensening silence he finally says it - sounding the most vulnerable he has ever been - I’m gay… The silence is there again, heavy and unnerving, neither saying a word. Ed can’t move as he’s lock in his elders unreadable glare. Expecting the worse his head drops to take in the floor - anything that isn’t the disappointment ahead - he feels the urge to disappear burning up inside him - consuming him. Then just as he’s about to escape he’s suddenly grounded by a steadying hand rooting itself on his shoulder. Tentatively he lifts his gaze to witness his father, there, with nothing but love and support in his eyes - Mijo. The clamping in his chest dissipates as all the tension escapes at once, along with the breath he hadn’t realised he was holding. Ed embraces his dad and the elder embraces his son. Together. A family.

Anyway. That’s probably a load of rubbish but hey my minds full of it… but basically I really want to see a tender moment between Ed and his dad. For whatever reason. Something where Ed’s in a vulnerable state and in need of some emotional support from his father - and without hesitation his father steps up - because that’s what we haven’t seen from them yet. It would perfectly portray the strength of their relationship as father and son - despite their previous struggles - and prove that Senior is willing to support his son no matter the situation as the father - not just the scientist. Its the final step in their healing journey and I wanna see it so bad!!

[mami-kouga0]

Just going to drop this. Doubt it'll be seen, but still dropping this

I don't care for Diankko. I'm not tagging this out of the ship since I can't have my own peace when I look for annko posts. However, I don't care for any ship that isn't mine. I'm a huge naruhina shipper, but when I found out narusaku was a thing I simply ignored it because I don't give a shit about it, I disliked Sakura long before I found out the ship was a thing so I didn't even acknowledge her as a possible love interest. So here's my bone of contention, you can hate Andrew. You can hate him for being rude to Akko in the beginning, but don't hate him for existing or 'getting in the way of your ship'. News Flash, the writers can do what they want, even if their making it for general consumption it's still their story and they have full liberty to do what they want with it, it won't satisfy everyone regardless . If they decide to have an ambiguous relationship end they will, if they decide to pair Akko up with either Diana or Andrew they will, if they decide to have Akko just up and reject them both they will. You barely lose anything from a series if your ship doesn't become canon and I wish more people would learn this instead of acting like melodramatic fucks (I'm fucking looking at you Voltron, Yuri on Ice and Tokyo Ghoul fandom). Please stop acting like your ship is set in stone. You have full liberty to get excited about your ship I'd you really like it but: 1. You can speculate but a million and one things can happen and your ship might never sail. I'm mostly saying, don't put down other ships because of your ship because yours might not even be the one to sail. 2. Hating a character who is actually being a good friend and person over a ship is pretty darn stupid. But of course that he helped out your precious ship in the last episode will go over your darn heads. 'He's a possible threat! Hate him!!' Smh Top it all, when I look through his tag for cute fanart or the like I have to go through the standard overzealous shipper post and it just makes me wish Diana pulls an oban star racers and ascends to a higher plain of existence where she can never meet Akko again out of spite despite me not even disliking her. Tl;dr - Don't pretend as if you dislike Andrew for any other reason than shipping pettiness. Don't ruin the show you western fans asked for just because your values dissonance turn you into SJW, who really do not understand what the term homophobic means in contrast to 'I have a different ship'. Keep your hate out of the tags, I know half of you know how to.