ok alien stage fans dont hate me for what im about to say im just throwing the IDEA out there okay. but just listen
you know how we have these two promo images of ivan and till?
("observation" and "decision" by vivinos)
paralleling their young selves and their current selves. young ivan sits with till and happily watches him sing, older ivan stares more seriously at till as they're about to enter the contest, having just made some sort of decision (we don't know what exactly that means yet. to lose? to not compete? to tie? to... win? given his convo with sua that might be the "nicer" option in his mind)
and now the promo art for round 6 dropped, "cure"
its OBVIOUSLY playing on paralleling these shots again. this time it seems to be after till got punished and is asleep or unconscious (or maybe he just has his eyes closed, but i dont think hes awake- he's not the type to be so chill about the face touching)
what if... its also meant to parallel a "future" shot? just like the previous two?
if till ends up dying this round (SAD!) we could end up seeing the second half of it. with ivan's hand on till's corpse. but this is pure conjecture, not super likely. im just saying is all.
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“just let me close my eyes,” says Odysseus and isn’t that a double entendre
he is haunted by his demons and they keep him away from sleeping: he cannot close his eyes despite how much he wants to rest
he is surrounded by nothing but paradise that could distract him from his burdens, but when he closes his eyes, he hears the screams: it keeps him cognizant and allows him to punish himself in case he ever dares to forget
“just let me close my eyes,” he pleads and we are left to wonder which desire is pulling him when he stands on that cliff
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In a modern au I think the wagyein would be like one of those gaint ass crocodiles that Ivan gets away with keeping because its technically a service animal. As long as its on a leash its all good and not a threat to the public!!
Ivan being rewarded with a more expensive and unique kind pet like a whole fucking crocodile honestly seems pretty in line for him 😭 especially since it adds a new "chic" flair to his photoshoots and his general aesthetic. Imagine Ivan's new photoshoot drops and he's in a suit posing with a fucking crocodile. Insane.
I really like the imagery of this large, scaly and dangerous looking reptile being tamed as Ivan's pet, something that could help boost his image and push that luxurious, enigmatic vibe. You know, like how stereotypical evil lairs have sharks or other rare and dangerous animals guarding the entrance or simply acting as accessory. That kind of vibe. I also like the imagery of this sharp creature being forced into submission and captivity. Forced to become a good, obedient pet, holding in its urges and keeping its teeth hidden. A being taken from the ruthless, grimy darkness, cleaned and maintained to perfection, forced to perform for the cameras. Ivan can empathize, he knows what it's like.
"Technically a service animal" is fucking hysterical. Ivan going Hello, sir! Please excuse my emotional support 12ft crocodile. Don't worry, he's very well-behaved.
I actually think Ivan would get along very well with his hypothetical crocodile. Just like the wagyein, he'd feel connected to it in a very personal way. Also just like the wagyein I think Ivan would be the only person it would never harm. In my head I have the mental image of Ivan petting and cuddling it as if it were a puppy.
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day 2: marriage
[transcription under the cut]
ANN: You guys looked so so gorgeous & happy today I couldn't help but cry... my mascara's ruined but it was worth it!!!
SHIHO: You were a mess *beautiful
ANN: SHIHO!!!!!
FUTABA: POGGERS
RYUJI: I can't believe that you guys are hitched now. this guy -> was freaking OUT about it the entire time. it was kind of gross. Still I gotta support my bro + bro in law. CONGRATS
YUSUKE: Such a natural dichotomy of light and dark. A marriage of chiaroscuro. Pure ardor.
RYUJI: What.
SUMIRE: i don't even know what to say i'm so happy right now!!! it feels like my heart is going to jump out of my chest. i know that it's the same for you Akechi-senpai ... i hope this feeling never dies
SHIHO: Im really proud of how far you've made it from that gloomy boy in room 101. It's been hard and ugly, but you've never been one to admit defeat. Here's to that road that never had an end in sight (P.S. I totally won that uno game)
HARU: Congrats to you and Akechi-san, it was such a lovely experience
MAKOTO: Congratulations. Both Sae and I are ecstatic.
ANN: Cute !!!
RYUJI: GAY ->
FUTABA: NO U.
YUSUKE: Interesting composition.
FUTABA: Circa > Joker's notebook 2017. Mr & Mrs Akechi
SUMIRE: ^o^ ❤️
FUTABA: Mona says he wants to go w/ Akechi in the divorce [so do i]
MAKOTO: Divorce? That's illegal.
HARU: No divorce allowed.
RYUJI: Hell naw!!!
FUTABA: Akechi buys us food. Always.
YUSUKE: Always?
FUTABA: ALWAYS!
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Gosh, it's almost october already? Time flies! For a Vargas request: its quite a fluffy one for the spooky times (and the source material haha), but I've always found the idea of Edgar from And Also With You sleeping on his wings quite endearing. They're built in blankets! Great for some rest (which this man desperately needs lmao).
Day 5 - Heavenly rest
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