#keith: ‘...AH.’

[sage-lights]

today's been a hard day scrolling through smoshblr, and i need to ask y'all honestly how to navigate it all. i'm gonna bullet point my thoughts.

dani saying that she was not valued at her most recent job (which is smosh because her linkedin says she left march 2024) because her mentors/superiors were eager to help her grow until her growth became a threat. so she faced an unpleasant and unsupportive work environment at smosh, a common phenomenon faced by plenty of black women and other woc in entertainment and in LA (source here)

kimmy announced she officially isn't a part of smosh anymore. didn't want to "spill tea" (which dani didn't intend to either, they just both want to be transparent about career changes). kimmy is also a woc who moved from cast to crew, despite still expressing that she wanted to be on camera. curious, huh?

today's smosh games video with noah and olivia. noah has been talked about quite a bit on smoshblr already for his zionist views. (source here)

learned olivia posted a pro-israel story back in oct, but i read the replies on the post and it says that she also has posted about a ceasefire in gaza, but i haven't seen screenshots of it yet (not saying that it's like "pics or it didn't happen" though). reading through the replies say that tommy and amanda (oof, this one hurts) also posted similar things on oct 7. hoping they've educated themselves and understand why we need to continue calling for a ceasefire and supporting palestine to end the genocide in gaza. (source here)

olivia parked in a handicap spot and claimed she didn't know? i didn't watch the who meme'd it when it was uploaded, but it caused many fans to be upset at olivia for it. (source here)

damien, angela, and mallory are the only three i've seen say anything in support of palestine. damien said talked about it on twitch, angela tweeted about it, and mallory posted stories about aaron bushnell. (if anyone has the screenshots/sources, please leave them in the replies!)

i need to clearly state that i don't mean to bring any of this up as a way to bash smosh. as this blog will tell you, i'm a huge fan and have been for almost a decade. but with every passing day, it honestly becomes harder and harder to stay a fan. yet, it's equally as hard to let go of something that has provided me so much comfort (and probably saved me many times over).

where do we as a community go from here? guess i'm just feeling a little lost right now.

again, none of this is meant to be hateful towards anyone. especially because we don't know who they are in their real lives. we only see their public personas.

and to anyone who is confused as to why we as fans should hold smosh accountable for these instances, they are a company with a massive following. they have influence and the things they say and bring attention to reached millions of people. but beyond that, there are people involved. people getting the short end of the stick, getting hurt, for the benefit of a few.

i hope this all made sense. and wow, it's a long ass post. as always, i really appreciate the other blogs on here for being willing to talk about these things. it makes me feel much less alone in my confusion.

please keep all discussions peaceful. absolutely no hate towards anyone will be tolerated.

[thepunkpanther]

3.08 / 3.12 / 4.03 / 4.10 

[halleyys-comet]

I’m watching Voltron for the first time in the year of 2023 and you bitches had me FOOLED thinking Lance and Keith were gonna be canon! I only started this show for your little gay edits and fanart and I was CONVINCED they were gonna get together- but now I’m hooked so i’m gonna watch all of it of course.

[thedeviousdevilxx]

The Rolling Stones, Madison Square Garden, 1969. P1

(from their documentary Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out)

[romancemedia]

Shall's jealousy of Anne and Keith together

[discordiansamba]

thinking about Keith having Kosmo during his desert hermit years again and just picturing Adam stopping by for a visit. He regularly checks on Keith bc he's half convinced he'll get eaten by scorpions in his sleep or something (to which Keith just rolls his eyes and derisively calls him a 'city boy').

only this time when he visits him, Keith has the weirdest puppy he's ever seen. It's blue and it has glowing eyes and stripes. Keith just nonchalantly tells him that he found him out in the desert and decided to keep him. Adam has so many questions about that. You know that's not a dog, right?

Keith just shrugs. It's definitely a canine. It's fine if he calls it a dog.

And Adam just. pinches the bridge of his nose. Because he knows that tone Keith is using. It means that he can't talk him out of this. He's keeping the weird not-dog.

(He later learns it can teleport, when Keith and his not-dog teleport directly into his quarters. Hey Adam. You got anything to eat?)

[messrsbyler]

someone explain to me why is klance all over my for you page. i am DONE with them. I’M NOT GOING BACK THIS AIN’T 2016-

[chiropteracupola]

SOCIETY WHEN THEY LET ME MAKE A THREE HOURS HERON MOVIE. SOCIETY WHEN THEY LET ME MAKE MY GLORIOUS ANIMATED ADAPTATION EVEN. FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE.

[spacevixenmusic]

I was about to say "WHOMST" but then I realized that was too formal.

It's just The Who!

[viatagrinner]

Keith Howell. Chapter 1.

Warning:

The chapters are too long, knowing myself, I understand that the route will come out faster in English than I translate everything. But the important (in my opinion) conversations will be translated. The translation is not perfect. All rights and CGs belong to Cybird.

Flashback.

I have nothing but regrets.

The rumbling rain drowned out my hoarse voice.

Gold-colored eyes stare dumbly at "that" which creates a clear red road.

He's ____________

The reality in front of me relentlessly lowered my body temperature more than the cold rain, and my outstretched hand, as if wishing it were a dream, shook obscenely.

He's ___________________________

Pain pierced my heart. I clung so tightly to my clothes in my chest area that my fingers turned white. The pain immediately stopped. Alone in the woods with only the loud sound of rain, my messy body still shudders but doesn't move.

End of Flashback.

Mean or Alter Keith acts in this scene.

Keith: ........

Keith: ..........Ahaha

A happy laugh erupted in disproportion to the situation.

Keith: What is it? "I" would have killed you if you hadn't broken down so early.

He stood up and slowly brushed his wet hair. The emptiness went nowhere from his eyes, sharp and cold as a beast's, and a smile appeared on his face.

Keith: I'll make it happen. ...... You're a failure/mistake.

The day after receiving official permission from the leaders of the two factions, the three princes decided to stay in Rhodolite....

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Tea Party with Keith.

The Jade prince wants to apologize to MC for his behavior at the meeting. [In prologue.]

Keith tries to explain his behavior by worry or a bad mood, but this, in his opinion, does not give him the right to behave this way.

Keith: If someone as clumsy as me, 183 cm tall, did this to me, I would hate him.

After receiving a ton of apologies from Keith in an hour, her "heart couldn't take it anymore." The girl accepted his apology.

Keith: I-I'm sorry! I apologized without thinking about your feelings, causing you more trouble...I'm sorry.

Keith: ... I apologized again. Sorry....

Keith suddenly changed the subject. And offered to help himself to a galette.

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A few hours before.

MC in the counselor's office.

Keith asked Sariel to organize a tea party.

Rio says the Green Prince is the kindest of the three princes.

Sariel asks not to divide the princes by color, as Chevalier does.

Sariel is surprised by Keith's action. After all, only Gilbert and Silvio are interested in her.

But the prince from Jade was not to appear at the meeting between the countries. And the reason for his stay is only that Silvio and Gilbert remained. So Sariel thinks the invitation has a purpose.

Sariel: When it comes to the national interest, he can be ruthless.

Rio has volunteered to help her if anything happens. And even if nothing happens, he will still come at her first call.

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Tea Party.

Keith looks around and sees that the girl is pensive and not eating her cookies. He immediately rushes over, offering other sweets.

Keith: Really!? I really like this candy, don't you? It's good, isn't it?

Keith smiled like a blooming flower.

Even MC was already getting sympathy for him, thinking about how kawaii he was.

Keith ate a huge batch of candy he had set aside for himself.

Keith loves to eat, especially sweets.

Keith: Ah, but I think Mr. Gilbert likes to eat more.

Keith: When I gave him the candy I brought from Jade, he ate it all in front of me and just handed me the empty box.

But Prince is a good eater, too. As he was talking, he ate a big plate of sweets.

Keith: Today... I feel like eating more than usual.

(Talking to Lord Keith somehow heals me).

MC recalls Keith's cold eyes. They would have seemed like a dream to her if the prince had not apologized for his behavior.

She senses that she is being watched. It's Keith. His eyes were the same golden color, but something about them alarmed her.

(Why are you looking at me like that.)

But in a moment old Keith was standing in front of her.

He tries to look away from her... However...

The direct look that suddenly pierced MC's heart made the girl's heart beat harder.

Keith: Ms. MC. If you have any problems, don't hesitate to tell me.

Keith stood up and sat down next to the girl on the sofa.

Then, as if wanting to say he wouldn't let her escape, his big hand gripped her arm tightly.

Tea and apologies won't help the girl forget his behavior, Keith thinks.

MC tries to convince the prince that everything is all right. It's her fault, too.

Keith: There's nothing wrong with you. I'm the only one to blame.

He wants to do something for her. His face is very close, she has to lean back.

MC suggests "we have the tea party again".

Keith stepped back, but didn't move. He pondered. Then he stroked her hair.

Keith: Your hair was a little disheveled. Did I surprise you?

That action embarrassed her.

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The sound of coins.

It's Silvio.

Silvio: I didn't know you were with the scowling bastard.

The prince from Italy "allows" a girl to be his "host" to redeem Rio. Keith doesn't understand anything. So what happened?

Rio, protecting MC from Silvio, spilled wine on him, allegedly by accident. Now Silvio demands satisfaction.

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If it weren't for the kind character of this man, I would have thought he was trolling Silvio. 🤔😂

Keith: I'm glad you don't have a cold, Mr. Silvio.

Keith: Ah. If you get sick, I'll teach you some medicinal potions that work well.

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Silvio didn't appreciate the concern, promising that he would drown Keith in the sea for such a pitying expression.

Keith: I was just worried, but this is too much...

After apologizing to Silvio, Keith stunned everyone with his statement.

Keith: Actually, I've decided that Ms. MC will be my exclusive Rhodolite guide.

(...........)

(........................)

Silvio & MC: .....Huh?

Rhodolite is getting more and more beautiful, but to appreciate the charm of this country, the prince needs the understanding of the locals.

Keith: You already have plans, don't you? Ms. MC.

She doesn't immediately understand how to answer. A few awkward moments.

MC recalls how Keith asked her to contact him in case of any problems.

Silvio: Looks like the "secret mistress" of the guy with the blindfold has gone popular.

In the prologue, Gilbert comes into MC's room. And, without letting her refuse, takes her to a party to celebrate the arrival of the three princes. Apparently Gilbert hasn't shown up with a woman before...Probably someone started a rumor about a "secret mistress".

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One of my favorite moments in this chapter. 😅

Keith: It's a pity to have a lover like me.

Keith: But I'd rather have a lover than a mistress if I can have her by my side.

(....What did you just say?)

Instead of "gentle," the expression seemed "mean".

Keith: Miss MC's smile is as soft and beautiful as a blooming flower.

Silvio & MC: ....What?

Keith: I couldn't take my eyes off her ever-changing expression and the way she was eating sweets with her little mouth.

Keith: The thing that pleased me the most was when she stared at me for 10 seconds and also listened to something that wasn't interesting.

Keith: Of course, I want to experience the charms of this country.

Keith: But the tea party also made me want to spend more time with this woman.

Immediately after these words... I'm not cutting anything out here. Poor "gentle" Keith.

Keith: I wish you hadn't said such embarrassing words, Mr. Silvio.

Silvio: I didn't make you say it. ...... You said it on your own.

Keith: Oh, is that right? That's embarrassing.

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Keith realizes that Silvio does not give up so easily. Keith apologizes to the other prince.

Silvio: What?

Keith wants Silvio to give up and not force the girl to sign a contract.

Keith ends up grabbing MC by the arm and running away from the Benitoite prince.

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Corridor.

There's the door to MC's room. No one is following them.

Keith: Since no one is chasing you, maybe I was right about the contract.

Keith wanted to get away from Silvio from the beginning.

The whole time they were holding hands.

She hurriedly opened the door to hide her embarrassment.

Keith: I'll see you tomorrow, okay?

Keith explains that if she doesn't do anything, Silvio will kick her door down in a couple of days and say, "I let you entertain me. You should be flattered!"

Keith: I wanted to help you. I'm sorry I added to your work.

MC understands all this, but she doesn't want to add to the prince's troubles.

She was interrupted by a low voice.

1. It's all right.

2. A chance to get to know Rhodolite better.

3. A chance to help a girl.

Keith comes closer. Mean Keith realizes he's finally been noticed. He is glad. He reached around her waist.

Keith: Miss MC, don't look so hard at me.

The voice seemed to be enjoying the situation terribly.

If she continues to stare at Keith so intently, he will assume that the girl is interested in him.

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Retreating to the door, she offers to return to the conversation. Her answer will come later.

Keith: I was afraid of being rejected so quickly, so I panicked.

Keith: I'm sorry for showing you my shameful side.

Keith is calm now. MC wants to ask him about the change.

Keith: I look forward to hearing from you. Ms. MC?

Keith leaves. She thinks about consulting Sariel, but the answer is already there.

(The master has changed. From Prince Silvio to Prince Keith.)

(No, maybe he did help me in good faith, let's stop doubting him.)

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_______

______________

_________I wonder how much she'll let me talk to her?

_________You're a failure/mistake.

Keith wakes up in his room.

Keith: Wait a minute. What a day it is...

Keith: How long have I been "changed"?

Keith's Masterlist

[diver5ion]

[sage-lights]

also more about donating to palestine

here is the linktree for operation olive branch, a grassroots organization dedicated to providing aid to palestinian families in gaza. all of the families they are supporting have been verified. please consider donating. if you bought a ticket to see the live show, consider matching that amount. but i know that times are hard and not everyone can afford to donate a lot. $1 is just as important.

[childoftheriver]

Happy EmoLakeVember!

[2deadkat]

You have me 🤏 this close to picking up the Geronimo Stilton books again.

Heheheheheh, if you’re lucky enough, go through your house’s old stash it would be worth it

[romancemedia]

Shall gets jealous when he sees Anne and Keith together! (1x10)

[discordiansamba]

displaced rebel Matt is still very much Matt at his core though. He finds out there's been a new Star Wars movie released in this reality and he immediately drops everything to watch it. priorities, Keith.