#people translating names grrr

[amypihcs]

AAAAND another one of my mad AUs

Music? On and rocking Courage? Mustered Dignity? Already waved her goodbye OK i’m ready. Apparently summer, having to study for exams i dislike and most of all reading nice books that send me in hyperfixation with the characters give me IDEAS™. After some time spent convincing myself to do it i’ve finally read The Three Musketeers and having loved it to FOLLY, i CLEARLY devoured also Twenty Years After and started the Viscount  of Bragelonne (Athos, i love you, but we’re not talking of you, forgive me my man). This new obsession tonight coupled with my ever present love for LOTR and Silm and since APPARENTLY heat goes up to my head, i thought:

Ok, here we have Aramis, ridiculously always good looking, even at like... 20 years from the first time we meet him he is THE SAME AS ALWAYS and in the Viscount for the little i know for now he didn’t age much either, Devilishly good with horses AND swords (eggrazziearcazzo, you may say, he’s a MUSKETEER) with almost ZERO impulse control (Athos works as impulse control for them, actually) but GREAT cold blood, can apparently sing quite well, some disregard for rules and some great agility and effort in actually always managing to break one of two of those and... oh look, all the boxes check and hear me out. Aramis. Being. MAGLOR FEANORION!!  I talked about this with my darling @tairin, my nice sis who i love and thank very much for being always there to hear me rambling about my obsessions and not having killed me yet. And she is even more of a genius than i suspected! (@joachimnapoleon​ please don’t kill us) She made me give a second check to who ELSE checked all the boxes and here, the illumination.  Good looking Incredible with horses Apparently skilled in verses/songs Devilish with a sword some disregard for rules NOT imposed by himself Joachim Murat. Being Maglor Feanorion.

Tolkien fandom out here (@thiswaycomessomethingwicked​ i get you’re one of us?) tell me if maglor wouldn’t have a portrait of himself like this one of our darling jojo, c’mon! He checks out also the diva personality!! 

Anyway, this was my new silly AU, don’t kill me please, i still have to pass biochemistry and see confirmed my credits for cmcf, i’m too young to die and my cats would miss me😂  I hope you at least laughed a bit form this one silly thing.

[pikahlua]

Uh oh Katsuki is just fine

I am pleased to inform you that @siflshonen’s presentation just became required reading.

(It’s missing a section now though.)

Look.

Friends.

Colleagues.

Fellow Katsuki parents.

I know some of you are in mourning right now...and another swath of you are rolling your eyes because you refuse to be fooled. I get it. Wild shit going on this chapter.

But like.

You’re both wrong.

I have some earth-shattering observations for your consideration.

I can’t give you a solid meta (yet) because we don’t have the full chapter (YET...grrr). But. I mean. You should be made aware. We did get quite a lot more than I think many of you realize.

1. Title: “Light Fades to Rain”

So...that’s a reference to chapter 1 if I ever saw one.

Specifically to All Might in chapter 1.

Specifically to the moment when All Might saved Katsuki’s life.

Actually, did you notice...All Might came up a lot this chapter?

...these past few chapters?*

2. What the noumu truly represent

Remember when AFO hinted there was a purpose behind the creation of the noumu?

Do you find it weird that all the noumu created are basically graded on a scale of 1 to All Might?

TomurAFO even brags about how he’s got strength on par with All Might.

And this chapter he asked Amajiki if "he really thinks prime All Might would die from such an attack.”

It’s like AFO’s been trying to piece different people together to...create All Might.

3. Apparently Katsuki is still preoccupied with whether or not he can match Izuku’s pace

It’s not the first time this theme has come up. Not in the slightest.

Apparently, Katsuki’s potentially final thought is: "Can I still keep keep up with you, Izuku?"

Which, first of all, MUST be a call back to the Second.

And second of all, you should already know what I have to say about Katsuki using Izuku’s real name.

We’re basically told the Second’s quirk was activated this chapter.

4. The mask comes off

Katsuki’s mask is gone now. In exchange for...a very bloody mouth.

Like Yagi is prone to, huh.

Weird.

Wouldn’t it be wild if Katsuki, like, kept paralleling All Might in all these uncanny ways?

[/irony]

5. He’s dead?

Look, why would Katsuki have a whole weird near-death-ghosts-link-up experience with All Might’s OFA vestige and lament that he never asked All Might to sign his trading card?

Because Katsuki is about to die?

Maybe.

...

Nah.

But then the only other possibility is that...

All Might is about to die?

6. APOLLO NO

So.

Remember that time I told you guys about how this

could be translated to mean “greatest heroes” instead of “greatest hero?”

I take that back now.

tl;dr

Look, I don’t know exactly what’s happening like to the minute detail. But I have seen enough Dragonball Z to know where this is going.

If I had to put words to it with the caveat that there are still other things that could change this, I would go with:

MHA has been asking the question of how to recreate All Might. One glaringly obvious answer to that is the formula Victory (Katsuki) + Rescue (Izuku) = All Might.

If the Second’s quirk is actually Switch, then All Might’s vestige inside OFA may act as a blank quirk or wild card that can be swapped for anyone “equivalent.”

All Might’s vestige...or some aspect of All Might himself may have just jumped in to save Katsuki (for the last time).

Is Yagi in the real world dead? I don’t know. He could be...hurt...amnesiac (HEROES RISING)...unaffected...I really don’t know.

I just think it’s conspicuous that chapter 1 narrator Izuku says “This is the story of how I became the greatest hero.”

Like...literally? Literally--or figuratively even--became All Might?

[furinana]

Is there anything in the SMTIVA English translation that you think was mistranslated or changed? Thank you for your posts, they're giving so much insight to the games!

I only watched videos and I’m not fluent so I’m not a good person to answer this. What I can say is that the general opinion on SMTIVA's translation is that it isn't a Sonic the Hedgehog or Fire Emblem Fates situation where they changed or omitted very important aspects resulting in heavy misinterpretations of the original.

That being said, they did put "flavor" in the text for some characters. Let’s compare some examples from the top of my head:

[I can’t find a Japanese gameplay video with the Godslayer quests, but from what I’ve heard, Dagda acting silly in the Demonee-ho fight only happens in English]

>Fiddle with the smartphone >Wait for Asahi to return

[Nanashi does act like a goofball in some dialogue options so while a lot of people shit on this example, I think it’s in-character for him to say that. Totes!]

“I have no idea. Things became strange all of sudden...”

[Nozomi is uh... the worst offender for this. They added SO MUCH unnecessary slang on her dialogue. And she doesn’t even sound funny, just... unsexy which kinda defeats the point of her archetype]

“Hey [player]... what are you doing? Take us to Kasumigaseki as soon as possible.”

[Gaston is one of the instances I like the English localization better. Originally his wording on his magnificence is on the lines of saying “I’m the NUMBER ONE!”. Every. Time. He sounds more childish than snobbish. I like that in English he’s also more rude towards the other members leading to funnier remarks]

> When Asahi sulks in Japanese, she goes ‘muh...’ like she’s puffing her cheeks. Typical of cute girls in anime. She does that a lot while in English she’s just saying something random or going ‘grrr’. > It’s assumed that Skins’s real name is Tsugi. His nickname in Japanese is Tsugihagi (継接ぎ lit. patchwork) and it came from Akira calling him like that. > You know how the Megami race (lit. Goddess) isn’t usually translated? And you know how in the Massacre route your partner’s race changed to Goddess? Basically it’s the only instance in the whole series where they used its actual English equivalent. > The floors in Twisted Tokyo use wordplay from the respective Fiends that are located in it. The Fandom page goes in detail about it.

[prettyallfriends]

Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live: Kirakira My☆Design (AD+DMF) Chapter 2 English Translation

didnt proofread at alllll. this chapters unlocked after ch 15 of the rl story. also i kinda gave up on momo puns (though i did sneak a rly horrendous pluot pun in there. like its BAD)

Chapter 2: The Evolving Seventh Coords

Momo: Momomomo… Where are we!? This must be a peachy sweet dream… Yes, definitely a dream!!!

??? (Mia): Kyahaha! This pink youkai is kinda funny!

Momo: I… I’m not a youkai!!!

??? (Mia): Ahaha! You’re a riot! Hey, do some more funny stuff!!

Momo: Grrr–!! You won’t trick me into joking around! There’s more important things to deal with!!!

??? (Mia): Kyahahahaha!!!

??? (Hye-in): Wait a sec, Mia~!!! What are you doing? Why’d you suddenly run off like that?

Mia: Hye-in, look at this! I found a pink youkai!

Hye-in: A… youkai???

Mia: It’s so cute, right? Though its eyes are creeping me out a bit…

Momo: Mo… momo!?

Mia: It’s super funny too, it talks and everything! C’mon, say something funny!

Momo: I’m not a youkai!!! I’m a penguin, Momo!!!

Hye-in: A penguin? Huh, now that I think about it, she does look kinda like Penguin-sensei…

Mia: Huh? You think so???

Hye-in: …Which reminds me, what happened to this girl on the floor? Hey, Mia, you didn’t… kaboom into her, did you?

Mia: No way! She was already on the ground when I got here! Hellooooo~? Are you okay?

Hye-in: …… Oh, phew, she doesn’t seem injured.

Momo: Who are you people, anyway!?

Hye-in: Hm? Oh, I’m Hye-in, it’s nice to meet you!

Mia: Hehe… I am not so insignificant as to need one of these “names” like you people. …After all, you totally know who I am already, right~?

Choice: Oh, gosh! I can’t believe it! You’re… uh… who, again??? / Of course I know!

Mia: Babaaaaaang!!! For real!? For real for real!? You seriously don’t know who I am!? I can’t believe this!!! Waaaaah!!! Listen well then, philistine! I am Pretty Top’s premier Prism Star… Ageha Mia!!! And of course I’m number oooooone!!!

Penguin-sensei: Heeeey! You, the insufferable girl over there!

Mia: Eeeek!!! Penguin-sensei!?!?

Penguin-sensei: Do you really think it’s appropriate to introduce yourself by acting like some kind of narcissistic raging bull!?

Mia: I’m not narcissistic! Owieowieowie,,, ouch!

Penguin-sensei: I thought you’d’ve grown up a bit now that that Grateful Symphonia business was over with…Oh!? Wait, you two… You were… HUUUUH!? Did you follow me here? Hmmmm… Well, you were a great help last time! You there! The girl with the sparkling heart! You put on a pretty impressive show last time! Impressive enough for me to scout you!

Mia: Wh-wha!? This girl’s… a Prism Star…?

Momo: Excuse me… momo… Um… are you… really Penguin-sensei… momo…?

Penguin-sensei: Hm? You wouldn’t happen to be… from Prism World…?

Momo: Y-yes…!!!

Penguin-sensei: Wh-why are you crying all of a sudden!?

Momo: I beg of you! Please don’t let this affect my evaluation! Don’t have me impeached! I can’t survive without access to sweets!

Penguin-sensei: Excuse me!? What in the world are you blabbering on about!?

Momo: Huh? You didn’t come here to sentence me to a life without baked goods?

Penguin-sensei: Of course not! I’ve had my share of mess-ups in your world, too… Which are of course secret!!! They’re juicy secrets too, like–

Mia: Aaaand that’s enough! Stop talking!!!

Penguin-sensei: Gaaaah! The conversation was just getting good! Why are you interrupting!?

Mia: Heh heh heh… If you want to hear the secrets… you’ll have to put on a Prism Show that’ll make my heart skip a beat!

Hye-in: Whaaat? Why should she have to do that?

Mia: Because! Hearing a secret without earning it first is unforgivable! Soooo… if you really are a Star, you should be able to get Penguin-sensei’s approval with your own shine!

Hye-in: But… isn’t this all just so you can see a Prism Show, Mia?

Mia: No no no! That’s totally not what this is about! There’s a very good reason for this! And that reason is… um… super important and real…!

Penguin-sensei: …So it’s like that, hm? You insufferable girl, you!

Mia: Shut upppp! Stop complaining so they can hear the secret sooner… It’s time to start the Prism Show! Kabooooom!!!

(prism show)

Mia: Woooooah!!! That was insaaaaane!!! Your sparkle was intense! But, um… where’d that guitar come from? It was so cool!

Hye-in: Amazing! You must do great Shows like this a lot, huh? What kind of lessons are you doing!? Are you training your abs? Your back? Doing marathons!?

Mia: Calm down there, Hye-in… Before all of these questions, ya gotta ask… Hey! Tell us your name!!! …Gotcha… Player… Player, alright! I’ll remember that from now on! Nice to meetcha, Player! That was a great show! I think you’ve earned the right to listen to Penguin-sensei’s secret to your heart’s content!

Penguin-sensei: I don’t have to wait for permission from an insufferable girl like you!

Mia: Eeeek!!!

Penguin-sensei: Seriously! We could’ve had this over and done with by now… Well, Momo. I went to your world to find out the secret of the Seventh Coords!

Momo: The Seventh Coords!?

Penguin-sensei: Yes, the Seventh Coords… Once the seven Brands come together… Each Brands representative dress, the Seventh Coords, will evolve!!! 

Momo: Evolve…! I’m speachless…! So the Seventh Coords can really change!?

Penguin-sensei: Upon evolving, a strong link will develop within a certain dress… the Rainbow Wedding!!! If the seven Seventh Coords evolve, the Rainbow Wedding will undergo a miraculous change. …Momo, you already know about this part, right?

Momo: Of- of course I do…! My knowledge of this is peachy keen… naturally… 

Penguin-sensei: Well, of course you’d know that! You have Rinne in your world, after all! …Hm? Speaking of Rinne, where did she go? Weren’t you together?

Momo: Ah… momomomomomomo!!! I forgot about something important! Ri… Rinne’s… gone missing!!!

Penguin-sensei: WHAAAAAT!?!? How could you let that happen!?

Momo: This is terrible! I compluoteley forgot about her!

Penguin-sensei: Oh, this is terrible! We’re dommed, we’re doomed!!!

Momo: What’ll we do!!!

???: Oh? What’s wrong, Penguin-sensei?

Hye-in: Ah… that voice is…

Mia: Harune Airaaaaaaa!!!

Aira: Teeheehee. You all seem happylucky today!

[jewwyfeesh]

Phantom in the Twilight - A Peaceful Summer Day 2

Writer: Mitsuki

Characters: Oogami Koga, Otogari Adonis

Translated by: jewwyfeesh

Special thanks: Ryn for proofreading (EN)

Summary: Koga and adonis are packing up the equipment required for the night’s performance. With no one around to help clean up, Koga became increasingly frustrated with the situation at hand, which then led to Adonis comforting Koga (who is weak to his honesty). Afterwards, Koga chances upon Rei’s alarm clock. Suspecting that Rei had set the wrong time and left early, both of them set off hastily in hopes of finding him along the way.

Koga: Great. Bring those unpleasant ones up on stage in the open, tear at them to his heart’s content, then send them off with a kick to their asses!

Season: Summer

Location: Light Music Club Room

Koga: Hey, Adonis. How’s your side lookin’?

I’m pretty much done with mine. When you’re done, come over and help me check if I’ve missed anythin’.

Adonis: Please wait a moment. I would like to fasten them with some string.

Koga: Be gentle, don’t use too much force. These instruments are gonna be used tonight, so if the ties break or somethin’, we’re doomed.

Grrr, that vampire bastard could’ve handled all these by himself!

Why call us to move them on such a hot day!?

No, doesn’t the school frequently employ people from the outside to come in and work? Surely those people messin’ around downstairs should include such workers?

Can’t we just call ‘em over to help move these by car?

Adonis: Calm down, Oogami. At least we have air conditioning blowing at us, it’s already pretty comfortable.

Transfer Student said that because this is an unofficial Dream Festival, fewer people were invited.

It seems that all the available manpower has been called in to help prepare, so there is no extra staff left.

Although being exposed to the sun is rather tough, the Live House is not too far from the Academy.

If we were to ask someone to come help, we would likely to be told, “Surely you can handle these by yourself!”, or something along those lines.

So bear with it for a while. Would you like some water? I have some sports drinks with me.

Koga: You have to drink water too. You don’t need to pamper me like this.

Say, what you said just now was pretty awkward… where’d you learn it from? Or did someone say it to you before?

Adonis: No, it’s something I overheard.

Koga: Hmph. Just because someone said somethin’ like this to you, you’re gonna take it sittin’ down with a simple “okay”?

After all, some guys just like to fool honest people.

Tsk, it’s just a stage, do ya even need cause such a stir?

The idiots from the student council are so daring, hostin’ this “Quarrel Festival”.

Doesn’t ‘Quarrel’ mean ‘fighting’, or somethin’? With a name like this, it’s clear they’re determined to make it an all-out effort.

Great. Bring those unpleasant ones up on stage in the open, tear at them to his heart’s content, then send them off with a kick to their asses!

Just thinking about it, I feel super refreshed...☆

Ugh, damn it! I want to participate in this kind of DreFes too!

Adonis: So you do have someone you hate, Oogami.

I did not know about this. As friends, I hope you may share it with me.

Koga: You… surely there has to be a limit on people’s honesty?

You need’ta recognise what words are said seriously, and what words are said casually. Things said offhandedly should be treated the same way.

There are so many bastards in this school who like to run their mouth; if you take all of their words to heart, it’ll end up pretty bad.

Adonis: Hm… I understand. Oogami, is this yours?

Koga: Oh, yeah, it is. Pass it over. I wanted to find an opportunity to pass it to the twins for ‘em to play with, but our schedules didn’t match up.

It isn’t safe to leave this thing ‘ere. Would be bad if it were to get knocked over one day.

Adonis: Oogami is very skilled in these types of games… surely, your mind is very sharp, too.

Koga: That goes without sayin’! Do you still need to praise me? Idiot. ♪

But this has nothin’ to do with the mind. If you’re competitive enough, you can play well.

By design, the card game’s rules aren’t that difficult, so anyone can learn to play. If not, everyone’ll be scared off right from the start.

Results are dependent on how much effort you put in.

‘Kay, I’m done.

Wait… what’s this?

Isn’t this the vampire bastard’s alarm clock? But what’s with this timin’?

Tch, the vampire bastard must’ve set the wrong time and left early!

You’ve gotta be kidding me, vampire bastard… it’s such a frickin’ hot day…! That idiot, do you think you’ve lived for too long!?

Adonis, we need to go. Now.

That vampire bastard surely couldn’t have walked very far. We might be able to pick him up on the way.

Tch… next time we should just strap him into the coffin and untie him when it’s time to go.

People who get so clumsy and confused once they’re old are so troublesome…!

[twst-headcanon]

Hii 🙃 May I request some headcanons for Ace, Deuce, Idia, Malleus and Leona with a s/o who loves stuffed animals and takes them everywhere?If it’s possible could you do a bonus reactions when their s/o uses the plushie to kiss them? Make it as fluffy as possible please >//< By the way I love your writing 💕

Heeyyyyyy !! So here is (finally !) the answer for your request ! Mod Amy helped me writing this I hope it’ll meet your needs !! It was fun to write and I might have get overboard at moments tehee~~~. Also thank you for your kind words, it makes us more confident and fired up !! Anyway enjoy reading !! ~Mod Ebi

Warning: Sweetness overload (or so I think), if you get cavities we won’t be responsible for it !!

S/O who loves stuffed animal and takes it anywhere.

Ace:

Well he was surprised at first. « Eh ? A stuffed dog ? Isn’t that a bit childish ? » Ace for the love of whoever you want please think before speaking. And the moment he saw their tense face, he immediately told himself « oh shit I fucked up » yes you did.

Poor boy felt really bad and apologies but the more time he spend with the plushie, the more he grew attached to it. “I’ve only had this smol cutie for a day and half. But if anything happened to him, I would kill everyone in this school and then myself.” They even became besties. « If it wasn’t already yours, I would have already adopt this ball of floff. » Sorry Deuce, your spot was taken.

Ace wouldn’t ever admit it but it brings him comfort to hug it when he sleeps during class using it like a pillow. It’s a wonder how the teachers never scold him about that.

And because he likes to hold it, he uses Grim as an excuse « You already have to hold Grim, let me hold my little puppy ! » and thus, he carries it around on his shoulder -No worries he won’t let it fall when if his life is at stake.-

If you use the plush to kiss him, he’ll give the dog many smooch back ! Until he sees his love a bit envious, that’s when he drown them in kisses too !!

Deuce:

What a cute bunny !! Does it have a name ? For how long did you have it ? He decided that from now on, he’ll to hold it his heart ! It’s just so lovely ! Like them !!

However his lover might not mind the way people talks about them carrying a stuffed animal but he does. He tried to warn them threaten them gently not to, but it didn’t work. What could he do to show some support...

OH !💡! He just got an awesome idea !!

A few days later when Deuce comes to his lover, he shows them a package. “Look at what my mother send me !” It was an old hare plushie. “This was mine when I was still an infant. I asked her to send it back to me. That way not only we match but your plushie won’t be alone anymore !”

Because he thinks his lover and their plushie are alike, he tried to sew a spade pattern under the eye of his hare (at the same place he have his.) Unfortunately he can’t sew for shit and had to ask help from Trey.

Once they use the bunny to kiss Deuce, and he asked he in return “A kiss ? I see then who would you a kiss back from ? Me or my hare ?” Ask for both and both you’ll received !!!

Leona:

At first he didn’t care that much about it. As long as they didn’t ask him to carry this lion plushie, our favorite lion shouldn’t have be bothered about it. Shouldn’t have.

Aha well too bad for him, because a big surprise he never thought would ever happened hit him in the guts.

This plushie was ☆*:.｡ everywhere ｡.:*☆.

During class sitting between him and his chosen one while they brush it.

During lunch “No Leona I won’t feed you, what if I stain my plushie ?”.

During your napping quality time, cuddling the stuffed animal instead of him.

... This has to be a joke. Who’s the boyfriend here ? Leona Kingscholar or that damn plushie ?!

No, wait a minute l! There is NO way his pride would let him to be envious of a fake lion ?!!?!?

BUT THEN HE SAW IT. His lover. Kissing. The toy.

OK THAT’S IT. LEONA HAS ENOUGH.

“Oi ! Stop that right now.” Leona ? What is it why do you look so upset ? “Put this damn plush down. Why do you keep pamper this thing more than me ?”

“... Leona. Love. Are, are you jealous ?” “Haa ?! Of course not what makes you think so ?”

He totally is. You can hear Ruggie wheeze in the background.

“*chuckle* Oh Leona if you were envious you could have say so ! I guess I’ll just have to correct that.” FINALLY.

But the only thing they managed to do, is make the smaller lion kiss him.

“Grrr you got this all wrong. Let me show you what I meant earlier.” And Leona swept them off their feet to kiss them like there is no tomorrow.

Idia:

*Gaaasssp* A STUFFED CAT ! IT LOOKS SO FLUFFY !!!!! HNNNN HIS HEART IS SOFT. Can he hold it too ? Can he pet it ??

He is totally on board with his lover carrying a plushie around. Usually cats flee before him, thanks to it he could try and train how to interact with felines !

Oh ! Maybe he should also tell how admirative he is of them ! Idia is aware that people can be mean, and for his lover to hold always with them without minding other’s thoughts ! How could he not fall even deeper in love ?

Now, your plushie have two person gushing and pampering it ! And when Ortho saw you he couldn’t help but to say : « You looks so cute together !! Like a family !!! If Idia is the father and you the other parent, does that mean I am « ojitan » ? »

Idia.exe has stopped working. ORTHO COULD YOU PLEASE NOT BROKE YOUR BROTHER LIKE THAT ??? HE IS BLUSHING SO MUCH HE LOOKS LIKE OVERHEATED.

-Not that any of you mind that, rather his comments made the both of you really happy-

If they use the plushie to kiss him, Idia will at first blush hard -his hair might as well turn a bit red- but he’ll use the plushie to kiss them back *indirect kiss !!!!!*

If he feels more bold, Idia would even turn it to a snuggle session and kiss them on their head and lips.

Malleus:

He might not show it, but Malleus found that little bat plushie extremely cute ! Unlike some he understands that you like to carry it around, regardless of if it’s a memory, if it helps you relax or even if there is no reason.

If anyone dares to make a bad comment about it, he’ll make sure remember their face. -But let’s face it who would dare to do it knowing that Malleus is their boyfriend.-

In a way to support you, he presents you his tamagotchi !! “Now like this, we know each other’s friends. They could even be friend don’t you think ?”

If you ever need it, Malleus would hold your stuffed bat for you (like if you need to go to the bathroom or whatever.)

During time like this, while you are not aware or watching, he’ll groom and talk softly to it, admiring it like he admire gargoyles.

“My friend I have a request. Please for the times I am not around, could you protect them for me ? Here is a little charm that would guard you if anything happen. I’ll count on you.”

If they use the plushie to kiss Malleus, he’ll chuckle and gently kiss you back. “Fufu did you perhaps wanted to start a Chinese whisper game ? Every loving gesture, I’ll lavish it a hundred times more back to you.”

((So I am not sure about the name “Chinese whisper game”, it’s called “téléphone arabe” in french but I’m not sure if I got the right translation here.))

[ackruhii]

Balan from Balan’s Wonderland is hot and here’s why;

@Balan’s wonderland is the WORST game so far that I have ever set my eyes on. Idk the budget but I know majority of it went to the dance numbers. 

From the big ass hands and heads to the worst gameplay, to the incoherent storyline, it is safe to say Balan’s wonderland is absolute dogshit.

However,,,

Balan, the man himself,, mm..

Awooga (respectfully)

Who knew french Cat in the Hat kinnie would capture the heart of ME. I mean, LOOK AT HIM HUMINA HUMINA ARF ARF ARF GRRR WOOF WOOF ISHGEGHIUEWEUEGRGHERGHREGHRGRG

Who came up with his design? Hand in marriage? 

Like i dont know wtf he was talking about in the game I don’t speak Japanese but you know, as the kpopers say

Baby we two distant strangers I know you don't speak my language But I love the way she's talking to meI can hear it callin' From where you are Loving the way you wanna talk Touch me tease me feel me up Touch me tease me feel me up

anyways,, you get the point. 

He’s definitely a Himbo. 

^ a very very VERYYYYYYYYY trustworthy review on my beloved by Jake Jacob Jason, a bystander near McDonald’s who wishes to remain Anonymous. 

And if you don’t get the point,, let me translate.

I jolted awake in a cold sweat, heavy panting and frantically looking around my room, alerted by the constant beeping sound that’s been going ever since I awoke. Looking to my side I see my Samsung alarm. `Six in the morning? Wonderful. Just in time.` I thought to myself as a grin dressed my tired expression. Jumping out of my comfortable bed, I proceeded my morning routine before running by the kitchen to grab a toast in my mouth, waving my farewells to my mom and bolting out of the front door. `Finally! My first day at my new school.. I wonder who I’ll meet!!` 

Timeskip 

Standing at my locker, I slam the door shut with a heave of relief. It’s time for P.E, four periods gone and I am already exhausted. I’ve met so many unique and peculiar people. One of which is a 80 year old man from England who seemed to fancy a clean learning environment, I wonder how he managed to enroll into highschool. 

As I make my way down the halls, I wave goodbye to my classmates who left for their other classes. I heard we will be combined with another class for Physical activities, I am so excited!! As I walk gleefully I bump into a rather tall boy and fell backwards, probably a jock, standing beside him was a emo kid in all black and purple and long hair, reminds me of Violet from the Incredibles. How unfortunate. I look up to the jock and stared in shock. He looked handsome, very fine indeed. He looked rather badazzling. Very Karkalicious. So very much awooga awooga abogus sheesh renegade. “S-s-sorry! I wasn’t watching my step!!” I stammered out as the boy chuckled and held out a hand. Helping me up, the boy tipped his Top hat and smirked, “My name is Balan, you look new here. Welcome to wonderland high.” 

I nodded with a small smile, bowing slightly to greet him and the other boy, “M-my name is Homa...” I look away, flustered by the activity of social interaction.

From that day on, I’ve been Balan and Emo Kid’s friend for the rest of highschool and college, life has been very swell since then. The end.

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Now do you get what I mean 

[crusherthedoctor]

Sonic Heroes: Sweet or Shite? - Part 1: SILVER

There are some heroes I like. And there are some heroes I don’t like. But why do I feel about them the way I do? That’s where this comes in.

This is a series in which I go into slightly more detail about my thoughts on the heroes in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and why I think they either work well, or fall flat (or somewhere in-between). I’ll be giving my stance on their designs, their personalities, and what they had to show for themselves over the course of time. Two things to keep in mind:

1. These reviews will be focusing mainly on game portrayals. Though alternate media will occasionally be mentioned, it'll be for the sake of adding onto a point if a portrayal is similar enough, or to compare and contrast if a portrayal is different enough.

2. These are just my own personal thoughts. Whether you agree or disagree, feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions! I don’t bite. :>

Anyhow, for today’s installment, I decided to challenge myself by starting off with a complicated one. Born from the future, and never content to stay put in said future, it's the saviour whose debut came from the most unfortunate game... Silver the Hedgehog.

The Gist: Once upon a time, in the distant future, there was an idealistic young hedgehog named Silver, gifted with the power of telekinesis for reasons unknown. With his amazing potential, he was truly destined for a wonderful, prosperous li-just kidding, it was shit.

“All two of us.”

For as long as he knew, the world was forever plagued by Iblis, the terrible Flames of Disaster. Cities stood in ruin, flames stood high, the floor was lava... it was a bitter life to be certain, all thanks to Iblis. Not even defeating the titular creature did much good, since it would simply come back to be a shitty boss fight another day. What was he - and his friend, Blaze, a character we definitely never saw before and definitely didn't have a completely different backstory before - to do?

Trust the first person he sees, of course. Even if they look like they might be related to the same Flames of Disaster that he fights so constantly.

If he had eyelids, he'd be winking at the camera.

This mysterious fellow, Mephiles the Dark, informed Silver that if he were to wipe out Iblis for real, he would need to take a trip into the past, and eliminate the root of the problem... Sonic the Hedgehog? That was what Mephiles claimed, yes. What was his proof? There was no proof.

That was good enough for Silver.

Oh look, it's Fleetway Sonic.

After an elaborate series of events, which should sound exciting but really isn't because it was just Silver going “Iblis Trigger grrr” in varying tones of voice, he was finally able to corner the blue hedgehog... twice! And despite having less fighting know-how than the hero who saved the world plenty of times, he effortlessly came close to killing the blue hedgehog... twice!

This looks like a jobbing for...

Why twice? The first time was halted by Sonic's friend Amy Rose, who Silver had met beforehand after she mistook him for Sonic, an understandable mistake that even the keenest of eyes would be forgiven for making.

The second time was also interrupted, this time by Shadow the Hedgehog. There's only room for one controversial non-blue male hedgehog in this franchise, sonny boy. Actually, his reasons were more benevolent than that: he wanted to show Silver the truth about what was going on, by time travelling to the incident that gave birth to Iblis. Why was one able to to this, so long as more than one Chaos Emerald was present? No one knew.

That was good enough for Silver.

“I challenge you to a dumb-off.”

As it turned out, Iblis was one half of a sun god called Solaris, the other half being the aforementioned Mephiles. The Duke of Soleanna wanted to reunite with his late wife by harnessing Solaris' power, which succeeded from a certain point of view since he's dead now too. The resulting blunder split Solaris into two halves. One half was all brawn, with little capacity for intelligence. The other half was Iblis.

Understanding the error of his ways, and after making peace with Sonic, Silver went back to the future to try something different, which consisted of doing the same thing he always did. Luckily for him, the script decided it would work this time, albeit at the cost of Blaze sacrificing herself... Maybe? Sort of? It’s not entirely clear what happened to her, and it’s not like this was the last we ever saw of her.

~La laaaaaa, la laaaaaa, la laaaaaa, heading to a better game, la laaaaaa~

But ohhhhh nooooo, turns out THAT didn't solve anything either! In the present, Sonic was killed by Mephiles, after the latter realised he should probably do that already if he wanted to make any progress at all with his plan. This incident led to Iblis being brought into the present, and they fused to become the omnipotent Solaris once more. Such power... such divinity... such devastation...

Actually, he was really easy. The antlion from Underground Zone was harder.

Manchild robots - 1, god of time - 0.

With their super forms in tow, Silver, Shadow, and the revived Sonic joined forces to defeat Solaris, with Sonic in particular going the extra step in retconning Solaris out of existence entirely. Since time itself reset, meaning Iblis was no longer a memory, Silver's timeline was given a second chance. What was he to look forward to in this new, promising future?

Shit.

The Design: Let's take a closer look at Silver's appearance, shall we?

Or rather, a certain thing that's wrong with it.

He's holding up fifteen fingers.

Yes, you all know what I'm pointing to: the hairstyle. Let it be known that I'm very aware of the intention behind this design choice. It's supposed to be based on the Japanese Red Maple Leaf, which holds a lot of relevant symbolism for Silver's character. This is a fine idea in theory, and I can respect the intent and the creativity.

But here's the thing: If it looks like a ganja leaf, people are going to say it looks like a ganja leaf. I know some fans will gnash their teeth at me saying this, but the fact of the matter is that intentions and ideas, no matter how good they may be on paper, don't always translate well into the final product. Unleashed Secret Rings Black Knight Sonic '06 in general is certainly no stranger to showcasing examples of that, and Silver's hairstyle is no exception. There are ways to incorporate symbolism in a character’s design without making them look like meme bait in the process, and no amount of “umm ackshually” will change that, I'm afraid.

That said, there's another reason why I'm staying clean of Silver marijuana: it doesn't work for a hedgehog character. With the other hedgehogs, their hairstyles are simple and get the point across: Sonic's goes without saying, Shadow's is more angular to befit a slightly rougher hero, and Amy's is a cute bob cut of sorts. But Silver? Even without the ganja, you've still got the two tentacles making up the back of his head.

I'd rather not be reminded of hentai quills, thanks.

“I thought Crusher-san would like it :’(”

I do find it hilarious that they went through numerous designs for Silver, and this was what they chose to go with. Some of his prototype designs may have fared better had any of them been used instead... but we didn't end up with any of those ones. We ended up with this one, therefore I'm judging this one.

But don’t worry, it’s not all bad with Silver...

The Personality: As far as actual character goes, Silver's personality is as straightfoward as most characters in the series, yet it's no less interesting, because it took a while for it to fully evolve to what it currently is. The seeds of his character - a good-natured yet awkward and rather insecure kind of guy, who doesn't fully understand how the present time works - have always been there, but it was often downplayed in earlier titles due to him being hungry for Iblis Trigger blood... or being an arsehole for no reason.

Although to be fair, everyone in Rivals is an arsehole for no reason.

Eventually though, after the writers gave him a Snickers, these traits got more opportunity to shine. Mostly in side media admittedly, but it's been noted in the games as well. With no Iblis to angst over, he's proven to be a surprisingly bubbly chap, who just wants to know how you're all doing, fellow anthro kids. And whereas his naivety was previously used for intended tragedy to benefit the evil plan of a guy who thought taking the -istoph- out of Mephistopheles would make him inconspicuous, now it's been used for a bunch of low-key contexts that do a much better job at endearing him to the player.

Finally, something I can relate to.

Hell, he even seems to have learned from the Mephiles incident, as he was quick to make it clear to the next shadowy deep-voiced anthro with demonic eyes he met that he wasn't gonna fall for any of them fibs no more, ya hear?

“YouTube and Twitter don’t count.”

All in all, it works well enough, in my opinion. His personality does pave the way for some funny and wholesome moments, and since they’re no longer trying to build him up like he’s Shadow 2.0, he's nowhere near as much of a tool as he was before. So I guess you could say... I like it?

Does this mean I can say that I like the character as a whole then, design and '06-induced idiocy aside?

Well, not quite...

The Execution: This is where the complication part comes into play. We know now that I like his personality, not so much his design, but that's only the half of it. It would be more accurate to say that I like his personality... and dislike everything else.

Aside from that, obviously.

For starters, the creation process for his character and story was summed up with, in their own words, “Think Trunks from Dragon Ball Z”. So he comes off as rather lazy and uninspired. Now I'm not expecting my Sonic characters to be 100% unique, there's always going to be similarities to other franchises no matter what you do, even if subconsciously or by complete coincidence. Taking inspiration in itself is no big deal at all.

But... was that it? Copying a DBZ character to such a blatant extent? Was there no other thought put into it?

Naturally, this ties into an overarching problem: the franchise's mid-00's habit of trying way too hard to be the anthro Dragon Ball Z. Sonic has had DBZ influences since the early days, with the Chaos Emeralds and Super Sonic, but it didn't assimilate itself into every waking aspect of his universe. It was merely an additional flavor that added to the complete package, in the same way that a Death Star with a moustache didn't mean the franchise was suddenly Star Wars the Hedgehog.

But come the turn of the millenium, nearly every main title in the series ended with Super Sonic and/or Super Shadow saving the day, while everyone else either stood around being useless, or only helping in ways that no one actually cares about. Including the in-universe President apparently, since only Sonic and Shadow were featured in the photo on his desk.

Amy smiled. “I guess the rest of us can go fuck ourselves, huh?”

This reached its peak with - of course - Sonic '06, with Silver in particular being an obvious result of this then-ongoing trend. And yes, it would be unfair to use him as a scapegoat, considering it was already a problem long before he turned up. But moreso than even Shadow, it's an era that Silver is forever a relic of, for better or for worse.

But it doesn't stop there. Since Silver is considered a mainstay character, his gimmick of being from the future also creates problems of its own, because in order for him to make further appearances, he keeps turning up for little explained reason, and thus he suffers the Deadly Six problem of being shoved into places where he doesn't belong, for fanservice's own sake. Take Sonic Colours DS for example, where he went back in time JUST to check out Eggman's theme park... Okay...?

On one hand, I’d visit it too, since it's made by Eggman. On the other hand, I’d stay clear of it, since it's made by Eggman.

And when there IS a justification with more weight to it? It's just recycling the '06 routine of trying to avert his ruined future, which isn't much better. The cause may differ depending on the story, but if his future is a permanent shitehole for one reason or another, he might as well cut out the middle man and stay in the present altogether, since that's where his friends are anyway. But they seem intent on not doing that, despite the future schtick being a noose around his neck at this point.

In hindsight, maybe this was a hint to how the rest of the arc would turn out.

And then there's his dynamic with a certain purple cat... No, not Big. The other one.

“I’m here, by the way.”

Simply put: I don't like this dynamic. At all. Or rather, I don't like how they keep milking it. Blaze's backstory was radically changed to justify her presence in Silver's future, and it really shows, since she barely even shows up half the time, as if the developers themselves forgot she was in the game. But her backstory has since been restored to her original alternate dimension interpretation, so hanging around with the grey hedgehog is all good now, right?

To be brutally honest, I probably wouldn't care for this dynamic regardless. But I would be more willing to tolerate it, and I'd refrain from groaning every time they're seen together... if they weren't intent on playing it up so much in spite of '06 being wiped out, sometimes with a bit of commentary involving their thoughts and memories, which only succeeds at making things more confusing. If Blaze is around, Silver will be nearby, and if he's not at first, he will be soon enough. This franchise does have a problem in general with restricting who's allowed to interact with who (I personally believe Sonic Heroes may have led to this, or at least it accelerated it), but I'd argue it's at its most insufferable here, with Blaze's potential and her entire world taking a backseat to being the sidekick of Ganja Man.

And you might say “Well, it's part of the franchise now, so you'll just have to accept it”. To which I ask: Have you accepted Two Worlds? Have you accepted Solo Sonica? Have you accepted Sonic's friends not doing much as of late?

Yeah. That's what I thought. “It’s just how it is” doesn’t mean you can’t criticise it.

Meanwhile, Marine is lucky enough to get so much as a shout out.

So yeah, I have quite an extensive list of grievances involving poor Silver. But... very little of it has to do with him, right? They're all indirect problems that he just so happens to be linked to, as opposed to someone like Chris Thorndyke, who is genuinely a shit character through and through. This is more comparable to Tails being bitchy in Lost World, or Amy being manipulative in Chronicles, or Sonic being a smug dumbass in IDW, or Shadow not wearing a Hawaiian shirt in Boom. Frustrating, regrettable, but not really the character's own fault.

Yet even after all that, there's one last kick in the teeth... How do you fix all this? And how do you fix it when he's since gained a sizable fandom, many of whom like him for these very attributes? If you leave it as it is, you're stuck with this big, awkward mess that everyone pretends to ignore. If you try to do something about it, you'll get complaints about disrespecting the True Silver Spirit, and you’ll get questions about why you didn't create a new character instead... And if you did use a new character for the sake of a clean slate, THEN you'd get complaints about not using Silver.

It's a tough call to be sure, and it's such a shame because like I said, I do appreciate his personality, so I can't say he's bad outright. But with all this... clutter, I can only put him in the average category. So, in he goes.

Crusher Gives Silver a: Thumbs Sideways!

Well, I'm glad this one's out of the way. Putting my thoughts into words with Silver was harder than it should have been. I do slightly regret starting this series off on a rather downer note, but rest assured, it's a lot more positive from this point onwards, since while I have higher praise for some heroes more than others, the hero characters as a whole fare a lot better than the majority of villains not named Eggman.

I guess you could say that I hope to show why Sonic's friends aren't as shitty as the haters would suggest. ;)

[zerotoxicdragon]

Decide doing Translation this fanfic from ao3

https://href.li/?https://archiveofourown.org/works/30040782

Some are mistake because google translation can be wrong…

False proposals remain proposals

— Grrr... That fucking KID! I swear next time I'm gonna put my hands on him and finally put him behind bars!

The few policemen who made the bad decision to accompany Inspector Nakamori on his way out to the bar had no choice but to increasingly seclude themselves in their seats in the face of the shouts of their superior. The only person present who seemed unfazed by the din of the man was nothing more or less than the one who organized this small event: the private detective himself Kogoro Mouri, who under the pretext of "it's your birthday" could convince the inspector and some poor devils of the squad to accompany him to one of his favorite bars in the city. Rather the only one who did not need to be convinced was Nakamori. The poor man was so stressed that he had not caught the famous thief in his last robbery two days ago that at the first moment he was offered a jug of alcohol he had already halved it.

- Sure, sure! the culprit interrupted him from his meeting, passing his arm through the neck of the birthday boy. You can worry about that thief another day, tonight is a night to drink!

While the only thing Kogoro was most likely looking for was a mate to get drunk, the officers said the peers couldn't help but think there was something more hidden beneath that "working friends" facade. The detective did not bother to respect the inspector's personal space, not only hugging him with one arm but also giving soft touches whenever he recounted something or a light jolt when the man appeared to stop responding briefly. For someone like Nakamori who considered their space very important... this acting just left them dumbfounded.

Now that you thought about it, haven't you been acting a little close lately?

"Ah, Kogoro..." Nakamori spoke, drunk enough not to remember his companion's last name but sober enough to remember

The detective just mumbled a weak "huh?" before looking at his watch on his wrist. He had to blink a couple of times to stop seeing cloudy and concentrate on the device needles, 1 PM? No, that was-

"One in the morning?" exclaimed suddenly, the adrenaline rush getting him a little drunk. Ran's gonna kill me if I come back so late!

Ran...? the inspector mumbled in confusion before connecting the pieces. Ran was his daughter. He also had a daughter who was probably waiting for him at home. Damn it, Aoko's probably in a rage...

The young cops just felt sorry for them. Like the young people they were, they could still stay at the bar for an extra hour. They did not want to go home, otherwise they would have offered to accompany either man to their homes.

"I'd better take a taxi," Kogoro quickly took his things and prepared to leave, before being stopped by Nakamori.

— Ah, Kogoro, we have to go in the same direction, do you think we could share that taxi?

"I don't see why not," he nodded. Let's go have one on the street, Ginzo.

The officers watched as the two men marched in step, Kogoro again playing his inspector by guiding him with one hand on his back.

Between the three of them looked at each other.

"Hey, don't you think...

— ...it will be possible...

— ...that remotely...

— ...Our inspector and Sleeping Kogoro are dating?

No one at the station seemed surprised to see Nakamori holed up in his office dealing with a powerful hangover. From the moment he entered the building with a face indicating that he was more eager to stay in his bed sleeping than to listen to the complaints of his superior, there was no person in the precinct who wanted to approach because of the fear of irritating him.

A small group of officers had gathered just outside his office, whispering to each other what appeared to be the latest new news from the precinct. The superintendent of Shintaro Chaki, well known for being almost always in a bad mood, was already fed up with his subordinates spending more time chatting like old gossips than concentrating on their daily chores; so he took the opportunity to appear behind the group to repress them.

— What is happening here? asked, very upset about the situation.

"Ah, superintendent! exclaimed the quartet of police among surprised and scared. We were just sharing the news with everyone.

— News? What news?

- You don't know? Inspector Nakamori and Sleeping Kogoro are dating! They are so close that they are even called by their names without honorees.

Of all the gossip I could have heard, the fact that Nakamori had gotten a new partner after so many years was really down the list.

"Oh, oh, oh, my head..."

Inside the Mouri detective agency, Conan watched something amusing as Kogoro bemoaned his hangover lying on his desk. The poor man found himself half-disheveled and with his suit badly worn and wrinkled, he was still wearing the same one from the night before.

"You're an amazing dad." Ran was still quarreling with his father, just as he had barely managed to set foot inside the house. First you're going to drink leaving us alone with Inspector Megure, then I stay up late waiting for you to come back and finally you decide to come back almost noon without even leaving a message on the phone or answering machine!

Yes, Kogoro loved his daughter very much, but the only thing he didn't need at the time was someone yelling at him in the ear at full volume.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," she murmured as she massaged her temple. But I told you I don't remember anything from last night! I woke up an hour ago at a motel and I came straight here... I think my self yesterday was drunk enough not to remember where he lived and decided to sleep on the road.

The truth is that waking up there was a rather strange event. Few, very few, were the times when Kogoro did not remember how he had come home after having taken until he almost lost consciousness, but even on those occasions he always dawned in his comfortable bed. That's why it was so rare to have woken up in a motel relatively far from the agency, completely naked and also on the floor for having fallen out of a double bed. Worst of all, his body hurt. Moving, walking, anything was uncomfortable. And even if he was in his forties, there was no reason why Kogoro should feel sore after he had taken it.

"When I went to the front desk trying to pay for the room, the employee told me that I had nothing to worry about, that everything was paid for," she sighed. I wonder if anyone decided to guide me to a motel because he couldn't remember my address... he even bothered to fix everything.

Ran went on to berate his father, who simply tried to sink deeper and deeper into his desk to avoid feeling how every word drilled into his head. He almost breathed a sigh of relief when the agency's phone rang and, even if he was not in a position to take any cases, he immediately attended to escape even if it was an instant from his daughter.

— Detective Bureau Mouri, how can I help?

— Mouri-kun! a lively voice answered from the other side. I thought we were friends! I can't believe you didn't tell me something like this.

- Huh? answered in confusion. What the hell was Megure talking about? What was I supposed to tell you?

- Don't play dumb! -Inspector Megure's shout was so loud that even Ran and Conan across the room were able to hear it. How do you think I felt when I found out that one of my closest friends had started dating someone and he wasn't the one who told me?!

For one, two, three seconds.

"HUH?"

Ran had taken Conan to primary school and she was attending her own classes, so Kogoro was now alone at the agency. In theory he was to find himself alone, because in front of him, with his arms crossed and his frown frowned upon, a very annoying Ginzo Nakamori walked from side to side as if going from wall to wall would provide the solution to the problem in which they were.

"Then..." Kogoro began, making Nakamori stop for a moment to pay attention. Everyone in the police force believes that for some reason we are a couple.

"For any reason?" As I heard in the precinct, you couldn't keep your hands still! cried the inspector. Now my superior, Superintendent Chaki, wants me to take my "new partner" to lunch with him and his wife this Sunday!

Mouri snuck into his seat, looking to hide as much as possible from the elder's screams.

- W-but- why did you accept his invitation?

"I had a terrible hangover thanks to your departure last night! I could hardly tell what he was talking to me, I saw myself with no choice but to nod to everything he said. How do you expect that hours after I confirmed to my superior that I was dating, I would simply tell him that I didn't hear him for having the worst hangover of my life? Don't you know how unprofessional that is? I could be suspended!

The detective sighed. They were really in a difficult situation.

- Now what Inspector Megure said makes sense...said he.

"Huh?" What did Inspector Megure say?

- Ah! Well... apparently first he heard the rumors going around your division... And this morning I got a call from him saying that he happened to have to come early to the station and went by the Beika Motel, where he saw you come out first and within minutes of me from the place—he admitted something sad.

For a few seconds they both kept quiet.

But when I woke up in that room I was alone...

"Of course not!" I was just lying on the floor, probably because I fell somewhere in the night. That's why when you woke up you thought you were alone, you couldn't see me on the other side of the bed. Surely I woke up to the sound of the door when you left.

With a whimper of frustration, Nakamori dropped into one of the agency's sofas, too exhausted to think of all the problems that did nothing but pile up.

Everybody thinks we're dating, right? asked Kogoro, to which the eldest nodded. Then why don't we just go play along?

- Play along?

- You know! We had lunch with the superintendent and his wife over the weekend, pretended to keep going out for a couple more days and then we were done! Superintendent Chaki won't know you lied to him, Inspector Megure will continue to trust me, and the other officers will have something else to whisper about for the next two weeks.

Nakamori's first impression was to think that his companion had simply lost his mind. But the more he thought about his options, the only thing he saw possible was what Kogoro was saying. That showed how bad his situation was.

- Good! he resigned himself. On one condition. This will end as soon as possible after that damn lunch.

"Of course I do!" But I too must accept under one condition.

- But you were the one with the idea! Why should you demand something?

— But this must be beneficial to me too! "a sly smile was present on the detective's face." For all of us, we're just going out but there's nothing official yet, so... I want a great public proposal that can become a viral sensation! As today's young people would say: "Do it big or go home."

Nakamori was completely dumbfounded.

"Are you crazy?" Of course not! he growled. We don't have twenty years to do these things! Besides, why would someone like you care about something like that?

"Because," he interrupted, "you just have to think about this for a moment!" The fact that famous detective Mouri Kogoro starts dating one of Tokyo's most prestigious inspectors will be the most important news of the whole month! The public loves gossip," he continued. And, above all, gossip brings fame to those involved. My popularity will grow to the clouds!

For some reason, he wasn't surprised that someone like Kogoro had such a reason to stick with the plan.

— Also when we announce our separation, my mail will be filled with letters from nice girls who want to comfort me! In all those TV scandals it's always the fans who give support to their idols. I could even get an email from my dear Yoko-chan!

There was no choice but to accept.

Surprisingly, Ginzo's confession was a viral hit.

With the help of his daughter Aoko (who was more than happy to be able to participate in something like this) and his friend Kaito, the man managed to film a video in which, laden with gifts, flowers and alcohol, he appeared at the Mouri agency to declare his infinite love for the detective and how much he needed it.

By next morning all of Japan's newscasts were talking about the new Tokyo couple and how popular the two men had become.

Kogoro kept receiving letters from fans congratulating him on their relationship and a few of his love disappointments. Nakamori, meanwhile, was assisted by the detective to have lunch with Superintendent Chaki later that weekend. The man looked strangely happy during the event, even though at work he spent almost the whole day in bad temper it was clear he was quite sensitive to any love-related issue. He could even remember his words in firing the lovebirds in the afternoon: "I'm glad to know you can finally get by. I'm sure Mrs. Nakamori would agree that they make a beautiful couple."

Maybe that's why it was so hard to end that fake relationship after that. It just didn't feel right to do so soon.

The first few weeks Kogoro had taken the trouble to visit Nakamori when there was no customer to keep the farce and keep giving the impression of not-so-young lovers. At least that was his excuse at first, since one day he suddenly realized that the real reason for his visits was to spend as much time as possible with the inspector. More than staying home and watching some Yoko show, he longed more to travel to the police station and simply chat with his "partner" or accompany him until the moment he went home or had a beer at a nearby bar. Far from bothering him, Ginzo gradually began to appreciate every appearance of the detective in his precinct, even becoming disillusioned when he had no news of him for a whole day.

Within a month, when it was already quite safe to announce its breakup, another problem became present. And rather than being frustrated that they couldn't finish everything, deep down they were relieved.

"On the day of the sun, just as Artemis is at the highest point, I am going to take the jewel that is so jealously guarded in the heart of the city.

PD: I send a rose next to this notice to congratulate the inspector on his new relationship and to wish them well. I hope you both can attend my show to receive a surprise worthy of your love.

-Kaitou KID"

Kaitou KID's notices could not be kept secret for long, so just twelve hours after the police received it all the major Japanese media already announced the theft of the famous thief at the same time they used to revive the news of their romance and how they received blessings even from someone like KID. If they broke up now, they were only going to look bad.

The agreement was to wait a while longer after the robbery, until most had forgotten the subject and surprised them with the news of the separation.

But of course, nothing came out as they expected.

Boy, that white-gloved fucking thief had kept his word.

Kogoro ended up accompanying Nakamori to the Beika museum to protect the jewel and, even if he did not finish accepting it, because it had already become a custom for him to see his "partner" work. For some reason he loved to see how the man could control his squad with ease, admired the dedication he put to his work and really left a warm feeling in his chest when in his evening talks drinking at a Nakamori bar he confessed to him that there were few things he loved as much as his work. As promised, Kaitou KID showed up at midnight and stole the jewel in front of the entire police squad and mocking all the security measures taken. At the time of his escape, the thief activated a device that covered the museum's entire main room of confetti and colored papers, raining down even different types of colorful flowers. A bouquet of red roses fell right in front of the inspector, accompanied by a caption reading: "I wish you happiness." and signed by the typical KID cartoon stamp.

And, far from everyone forgetting their relationship, that event only served to make Japanese people want to know more about them and their personal lives. On several occasions the poor men had to deal with reporters and journalists who went to look for them at work or their home in an attempt to get an exclusive interview with one of the two most popular men of the moment. Of course Ginzo, being the professional he was, was always looking for an excuse to politely refuse and get rid of the annoying journalists.

Instead Kogoro...

"Why the hell did you agree to do that interview?" the inspector roared, whipping both hands hard at the desk where Kogoro worked.

- She was a very pretty girl! How could I refuse to receive it? he replied fearfully, aware at the time that perhaps giving an exclusive would not have been the best idea.

"But now all of Japan thinks we're getting married!"

Maybe during the interview the lie got out of hand...

- Sorry, sorry! he apologized over and over again.

Ginzo sighed. Now there was no chance of ending the farce and not being left as the biggest con artists in the whole country. He watched Kogoro give his speech about how he regretted talking to that girl, but he didn't really pay attention to what he was saying. For a few moments he let his mind wander.

Was this fake relationship worth breaking up?

Even if he was the one who was against the idea at first, at that moment the continuation with the detective didn't sound so bad. It could be a little loose, alcoholic, lazy, lazy... several of those were synonymous, right? But by interacting more personally with him over the last few months he had managed to see it in a new light. Aside from his daughter and a few co-workers, Nakamori now longed for someone else's company. Suddenly all the moments with Kogoro stopped being a nuisance to become something I was looking forward to. The subtle displays of public affection had ceased to be embarrassing to feel more special. And the congratulations they received at some point began to leave a warm feeling in his chest.

Would it be possible that...

Kogoro was shocked to receive a kiss on the lips, shutting his monolog instantly and covering his face with such intense red that anyone could mistake him for a tomato. Within seconds Ginzo parted, also blushing and breathing somewhat agitatedly.

- I'm withdrawing my condition. I don't want this deal to end anymore.

The detective still didn't know what to say, barely able to process what had just happened.

All I knew was that I agreed with the inspector.

— Do those journalists want a wedding? Then let's give her the best wedding in the whole region.

Before he could even give an affirmative, Nakamori had jumped at him again. And far from putting him away, the game followed.

[shiro-0197]

aw shiro, my love, don't worry about it!! i only hope you're okay and safe :d please only reply when you're free, and don't feel bad about it!! >:(

my day yesterday was okay, i've just been relaxing, and studying occasionally. went out to explore a nearby town too, it's so pretty there. and much colder (since it's a highlands) of course!! Today was great too. I bought doughnuts (they're amazing?? I love doughnuts), and I had instant ramen, but it was SO spicy I nearly died. (Three bottles of water later, because someone finished all the milk in the household *cough* me *cough*) and I'm still just reeling. Sucks having such low spice tolerance HAHA. I'm listening to some old school hip-hop rn, while typing this out :D how were your two days?

here are some i'll be using to teach english :d and that would honestly be much appreciated, he's getting on my last nerve rn. (I included the first few, what do you think?)

thats such a priceless feeling i so totally agree. you're so precious 🥺🥺 i'm sure they're prouder thank you imagine. you're so dedicated!! i'm sure all that extra research you've done will definitely pay off. it's good that you know what the job is roughly like, so you'll be really prepared when you finally do start it. you know that one scene, in the 2nd season of the great pretender? when the chinese mafia boss emphasizes the importance of a translator in literally everything? (like that book award example) i may be getting the thing muddled up, but i found that so cool. like yeah, a book or speech could be absolutely beautiful, but if everyone can't enjoy it due to it being a different language, it would be such a shame. i just find translators really important. sorry, i'm really dorky haha 🥺🥺

awww but i think your personality type is wonderful. a lot of my favourite characters are intj (they're all so precious istg grrrr) yes!! i was in a tooru brainrot yesterday too 😭😭😭 (saw a bunch of couples on my walk, and I was like "if only Tooru was real grrrr") and yes?? there'd be so much to learn from each and every one of them. dedication from hinata, savage lines from tsukki, kindness from yams/yachi, how to be a dork 101 from atsumu. aaaah 😭😭i'm sorry they're all so wonderful.

No pftttt I totally feel you. I saw some people without masks today and I was like "bro wtf" and just really loudly said "I sure hope everyone starts following the rules so the cases don't increase" because I'm a lil bitch like that xD

awww okay!! I'll definitely keep that in mind. Mayo makes everything better, tbh >.< aww that's understandable! I don't have specific preferences but hearing the phrase "soggy cheese" makes me want to cry somewhere :( I don't like nuts in chocolate. I'm very passionate about that? XD ikr??

I'm surprised too, I usually never pass on murder, but I guess you're just special like that 👉👈 sir I'd get married to you as many times as you'd like 😼 oops sorry for being cheesy, but—you like cheese ;)

U

I won't ask why, don't worry. Since I kinda feel the same about Malaysia tbh. It's a love hate relationship, I think HAHA but yeah 😣😣 i don't look up to US at all, and it sucks because people generally do. And I'm just like ;-; why (no offense to Americans tho lol)

is that even legal omg they're so chaotic?? XD how cute tho. Angel does stuff like that all the time too, but I'd never know that when I first met her (she has the most perfect exterior, and then when you get to know her; she's the biggest dork) Schools opening on the 20th, I can't wait to see her then :] (I can, however, wait for the exams which are scheduled for the 25th ugh)

peanut butter is indeed yellow, not up for discussion hehe :) here's my favourite hues!! I love gentle, soft hues like these (pastels) , for yellow; I don't have a favourite. they're all wonderful

ahhh no that's so precious of you!! :)) I'm smiling rn.

yeah skdhskdjsk I'M JUST SO GRRR. Whenever someone goes "hey Ari can you ______" and we both respond?? The tension?? In the air?? Bro skdjskks. 😔🤚 You share a name with one of the most precious characters too tho!!;

This is Shiro from Voltron hehe. I love him so much, just like I love you (tho I'm sure we both know I love you more <3)

I share a name with a book character. His name is Aristotle Mendoza, but his crush-turned-boyfriend calls him "Ari" (which has been my nickname since I was 12). Reading it for the first time was the BEST feeling ever. It's also my favourite book, "Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe".

—Ari :D (no pfttt I love the tag so much. I have my own tag, that's like the best thing ever 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺)

Heyyy I'm so sorry for answering so late!! I know you said not to apologize but..... well hmm no excuse I just feel like apologizing, but either way thank you for your patience!!♡ This is the third time I'm rewriting this, and this time I'm doing this in my notes because fuck it😔

Im glad to hear that!! Highlands are always so pretty. Wish we had those here, but it's only steppe here:( Boring~ ooh, donuts!!! They're really good. I havent much, but I tried them like 3 times and they're so good. I really hope I will get to eat more<3 also WHAT'S THOSE NOODLES' NAME I WANNA KNOW- Are you feeling okay now, though? XD

My days were nice!!! Felt as if I had been hiding three bodies, but I've been feeling better lately. We had online school yesterday so I'm excused from the errands for the half of the day, thankfully. But your messages make me very happy. Though I dont always feel like writing a response (or I get stressed because it doenst save) so very sorry for that😔

Ohh those look so pretty!! I'd totally join to just look at them. The colors are so nice🥺 it looks like one of our olympiad prep slides, though better. I dont have the screenshots sadly😩 Either way I really love the little details like the squiggly thingies or the Ж .... they seem unnecessary but the energy changes a lot without them hehe

I really hope they will be🥺 that'd mean a lot to me. And I'm also really hopeful itll work out. I really don't wanna disappoint my family, which is literally just one person. The less people there are, the more it hurts, you know?

Yeah, that scene meant so much to me!! I dknt remember much, but I was very happy they said something like that, because I've been told being a translator wont work out for me. Now look at me, I'm about to tell them to fuck themselves<3 I was also so surprised to see Laurent know that many languages ..... I aspire to be like him😩 And honestly, I havent though so deep of that but you opened my eyes and now I'm about to float off into the next universe😭 dont apologize though, its very cute!!!♥︎♥︎

Heheh, I guess you're right.. every single anime INTJ is a silent sexy mastermind and I love them . ... YEAH every single time I see a passing couple i cry because I dont have anyone 😡💔 and sometimes when I see people doing something amusing (which includes people failing cuz I'm evil) I just imagine one of the characters doing that and I smile all the way xD Honestly, I'd sell my father on black market for a single day with one of them:( though that may sound like a really low price because his cigarette filled lungs wouldnt cost a lot... I sound like my 7th grade self again I'm so sorry

BAHQHHANEJWJD I HOPE THEY WERE EMBARRASED. I HOPE THEY FELT AWKWARD AND OTHER PEOPLE DID TOO, they deserve it. Like, learn your lesson bitch, it's been a year!

Yeah!!! I love mayo, not to the point where I would gulp it down from the package, but it does make dishes taste good. Same, soggy cheese on itself sounds like a dish served in the ninth circle of hell. You should try nuts in honey!! Like, just straight up dip them in honey. Sounds weird, and it doesnt always taste NEJFJKSKF (depends on the honey)but I think it's worth trying xD Walnuts are the best with honey I think

That was so funny ... TOO FUNNY, I LAUGHED FOR LIKE . 3MINUTES STRAIGHT and I do not laugh when I'm tired. You really are special 😭😭😭😭 cheesy ... HAHRNFJJSF

I'm so sorry for being a bully like that but it's so funny how you left a single U there . Its so mysterious, was it in purpose? Or were you lost in the excitement if messaging me?

I was one of those people, honestly 😭 but mostly because I wasnt aware of its political condition, I guess. Maybe theres more than just politics that's bad about US, but honestly, it has more opportunities than this hellfire. Though now I'm more into Norway and Japan. Really wanna travel there :(

Heheh, yeah, we never really show off to strangers at first. I dont know what exactly I mean by we, but you get my point ♡ Good luck though!! I hope it goes well for you<3

Oh they looks so pretty!! They're really wonderful. Like bubblegum and cotton candy and literally anything sweet... it's so cute !!! And I totally agree, there isnt a bad yellow.

HAHAH, honestly, that reminds me of how there were 4 people with the same name in my class, and whenever the teacher did the attendance thing, they would all stand up. Teachers usually dont say the last names, so we always gotta ask which person they mean if theres more than one person with that name, so yeah.. That happened on accident at first, but then they just did it for trolling xD

OH MY GOD HES SO PRETTY? HES SO PRECIOUS?? HUHHH??? I gotta thank Kuro for this wonderful opportunity of sharing a name with someone like .... him🥺

Oh that's so cool!! Also, he has a boyfriend ... I really need to start reading xD it's so cute though! It sounds like such a good book, I'm glad you share a name with him, hehe!!

I also share my real name with one of the characters in a kids' show, and its SO ugly, I'm in pain. Every time my friends see one of those on TV they go

Which is a pain in the ass, it's so embarrassing...........

Awh, okay!! I'm glad you love it, cuz I do too. Because it's your name.... cuz I love u. That was so lame PLEASEJWJDJSJF I HOPE YOUR DAY WAS GREAT !!! LOVE YOU

[tracingdreams]

Daiya no Ace: The Dramas #12 - Lucky Niisan

An explanation… To keep my brain from rusting I started a project to translate the drama tracks that came with the character song CDs and other stuff relating to Daiya no Ace (because I love them and they’re all hilarious). My disclaimer - I am not a native speaker of Japanese, but I will do my best!

Character Song CD 03 – Kominato Haruichi Drama 02 Featuring Haruichi, Sawamura and Ryousuke

Scene: Sawamura is trying to hack the vending machine when Haruichi arrives. Haruichi just wants to get a drink of apple juice, but nothing at Seidou is ever that easy.

Translator’s disclaimer: Eijun gets hit a lot in this drama. If you think that this might trigger or upset you, please use reader discretion. 

By posting this drama translation I am in no way condoning hitting people. Violence is not good. Bouryoku hantai. 

 Eijun: Right hand and left hand…and then, the two buttons underneath each of those hands…

Haruichi: Eijun-kun, why are you fighting with the vending machine?

Eijun: Ah! Harucchi! Cheetah-senpai said that if you press two of the buttons on the vending machine simultaneously, you get a free go!

(Translator’s Note: Pretty sure I don’t have to explain who Cheetah-senpai is, right?)

Haruichi: You do know there’s no way that can be true.

Eijun: Then, maybe two items will come out at the same time…? If that happened, it would be the same as getting a freebie, right?

Haruichi: If you confuse the machine by pressing them at the same time, there’s always a risk neither one of them will come out. And you might not get your money back, either.

Eijun: (horrified) You’re kidding?!

Haruichi: Though you’d only know for sure if you tried it.

Eijun: Gnnnnnn! So which one is it? (he means, will it work or will it not work)?

Haruichi: Eijun-kun…

Eijun: What?

Haruichi: If you’re not going to buy anything yet, will you let me buy my drink ahead of you?

Eijun: (he sounds indignant): Why?!

Haruichi: Why..? I want to buy some juice as well.

Eijun: I guess it can’t be helped. I will heed your demand, Kominato Haruichi.

Haruichi: Why are you using my full name?

Eijun: I just wanted to say it.

Haruichi: Well, whatever….hey, wait, why are you leaving your hands over both of the buttons?

Eijun: It’s not important, it’s fine.

Haruichi: It’s not fine! And you have your hand over the tomato juice button! I really don’t like tomato juice.

Eijun: Really?

Haruichi: Mm. I’m going to buy apple juice, so please, move your hand.

Eijun: Even though they’re both red fruits…

Haruichi: Tomatoes are vegetables! (Translator’s note: lets leave that controversial debate well alone, shall we boys?) Hurry up and move!

Eijun: Fine. (He moves his hand).

Haruichi: Seriously, sometimes…hey, Eijun-kun! Why are you raising your hand like that behind my back?

Eijun: (innocently) Eh?

Haruichi: Don’t ‘eh’ me! You’re planning to press the tomato juice button, aren’t you?

Eijun: Hahaha, what are you talking about?

Haruichi: Stop trying to laugh it off in that Miyuki-senpai-esque way. I’m not fooled, and you sound nothing like him, anyway.

Eijun: (chastened): I had such confidence in it, too…

Haruichi: Honestly…how did coming out here to buy juice turn into such an undertaking?

Eijun: (he’s back and bouncy again!) In that case, let’s do this! Harucchi, you press the apple juice button. I’ll press the tomato juice button at the same time. That way we can find out what happens. How about it?

(Translator’s note: Erm, Eijun, how is this different from your original plan?)

Haruichi: How about it? Are you kidding? Why should you be pressing a button when I’m the one buying a drink? That alone is pretty strange!

Eijun: Harucchi! This is a contest! It’s a proper contest between you and I! Are you going to run away from that challenge?

Haruichi: It was never really a contest or challenge from the very start, though…Eijun-kun.

Eijun: Gnnnn…Is it no good no matter what I try?

Haruichi: (Sighs) Fine, I get it. In that case, you buy your drink first. I’ll press the button at the same time as you.

Eijun: Okay! In that case…

Haruichi: Then what is it you want to drink, Eijun-kun?

Eijun: Cold tea or hot tea!

Haruichi: Erm, isn’t that basically the same thing?

Eijun: But, ever since the old days, it’s been a tradition of the Sawamura family to drink tea or barley tea (mugicha). It can’t be helped, right?

Haruichi: I see…your house is like that. That reminds me, do you have any siblings?

Eijun: I’m an only child! We’re a family of four – Grandpa, Dad, Mum and me.

Haruichi: I see. We’re also a four-person family – Dad, Mum, Aniki and me. But I wonder what it’s like, living with a grandfather.

Eijun: In that case, Haruichi, shall I lend him to you right now?

Haruichi: Er…no…I’m fine…

Eijun: I’ve got no siblings, so I’ve always been interested in what it’s like, living with brothers or sisters. What’s it like, having an older brother?

Haruichi: Aniki is right here at Seidou, so why don’t you just ask him? “Please be my older brother”? or something?

Eijun: Eh…But…you know…that older brother is…a little bit…

(And you just know, don’t you, who is standing RIGHT behind him. Yep. You guessed it.)

Ryousuke: What about me?

Eijun: (freaked out) Ah, a presence has appeared!

Ryousuke: Don’t talk about someone like they’re a ghost (he hits Eijun). So, Haruichi? What were you guys talking about?

Haruichi: Ah…mm. It began with a conversation about my not drinking tomato juice, and it ended in a discussion about what it would be like if you were Eijun-kun’s older brother, aniki.

Ryousuke: Me…become his older brother? That’s impossible…

Haruichi: It was a ‘what if’ conversation.

Ryousuke: What about you then, Haruichi? What if I wasn’t your older brother? What if we weren’t really siblings? How would you feel?

Haruichi: I…never thought about it before.

Ryousuke: But, when I came to Seidou, you had that bunk bed and that room at home all to yourself, right?

Haruichi: Yes…that’s true…but…

Ryousuke: But?

Haruichi: It was somehow too big like that – I didn’t like it.

Ryousuke: Hrmmmm.

Haruichi: I’m quite happy that you’re my brother, aniki. We’ve always been siblings, after all. And we’ll always be like that, going forward as well.

Ryousuke: Hrmmm. I really don’t care either way, mind you.

Haruichi: Huh?!

(Translator’s Note - he’s a bit shocked by this. Bad Ryousuke. We all know you only asked Haruichi’s point of view because you like having him as a brother as well)

Ryousuke: So, let’s see. What should I drink?

Haruichi: Apple juice…?

Ryousuke: I wonder. (He presses the button…and…of course, he gets the sound for a free drink – the thing that Eijun was trying to hack from earlier). Ah. I won.

Eijun: (he’s recovered): WHAAAAAT?

Haruichi: Ah! Eijun-kun came back to life.

Eijun: (I imagine him pointing at the machine in dismay) But that should have been my free drink!

Haruichi: But I let you go ahead of me, so…

Eijun: Grrr…and now I feel I must congratulate you, Oniisan, for getting the free drink prize when it comes up so infrequently!

Ryousuke: It’s the third time that’s happened for me.

Eijun: (now both incensed and impressed, all at once): What did you say? Please! Allow me to call you Oniisan from now on!

Ryousuke: You already call me that, though.

Eijun: Then let me call you Lucky Niisan!

(he gets hit again).

Ryousuke: That’s a nope.

Haruichi: Eijun-kun? Are you still alive?

Eijun: (demented laughing): I, Sawamura Eijun, will always regain my strength, no matter how many times I get hit!

(he gets hit again).

Ryousuke: Shut up.

(and again).

Ryousuke: Haruichi…I’ll give you the free drink. I don’t need two, after all.

Haruichi: You don’t mind?

Ryousuke: Are you holding back? In that case, I’ll decide.

(he presses the button, and a drink comes out. He holds it out).

Ryousuke: Here. Take it.

Haruichi: Oh! Thank you…hey, wait a minute! This is tomato juice!

Ryousuke: It’s not good to have likes and dislikes, now is it?

Haruichi: Ah, Aniki…

Eijun: (groans)

Haruichi: Are you okay, Eijun-kun?

Eijun: More or less. More importantly, Haruichi…

Haruichi: What?

Eijun: I…why did I come here in the first place?

Haruichi: Eh?

[four-loose-screws]

FE4 Suzuki Novelization Translation (Gen II) - Chapter 8

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Chapter 8 - The Soul of Thracia

The moment Travant saw Altena, he yelled, "Altena! What is the meaning of this!? Why didn't you fight in the attack on Munster Castle!?"

"Father, I…"

"I don't want to hear any excuses! If you want to say something to me, then carry out your orders first! Just what was that!? Not only did you disobey your orders, but you also watched on in silence as your allies fought. Then, you shamelessly ran away, an act that embarrasses all of Thracia! Wouldn't you agree!?"

"..."

"After you ran away and came home, the rebels attacked Mease Castle, and it was captured. It was a terrible loss, but Maikov and every single member of his unit stayed and fought honorably until the moment they died. Meanwhile, what did you do? Do you think I'll treat you differently because you're my daughter?"

Altena had nothing to say in response.

'If your only other option is to run away, then choose to die a glorious death.'

That was not just an idea taken from “the aesthetics of destruction.” It was also the saying that had become known as the Soul of Thracia. While it originally praised being honorable even in defeat, and other similar actions, it had become the standard to which mercenaries were held when they were contracted for work. It was the only option for an entire country living in poverty. (Though of course, no one would openly admit to such a thing.)

This "Soul of Thracia" was drilled into the soldiers' heads, and even Altena had been raised that way.

"My next plan is to quickly attack and retake Mease. I order you to lead the unit that will attack the castle.”

"Yes, Father. I will restore my honor."

However, they were unable to carry out the attack right away. This was because Travant realized that the liberation army was much stronger than he'd thought.

And so, he finally signed an alliance treaty with Emperor Arvis, who then announced that he would send reinforcements.

There were, of course, many people against that decision.

General Hannibal could not keep silent about the agreement, and sent a messenger to the king.

His message read, "It is true we haven’t fought with the empire for twenty years. However, they would undoubtedly try to invade if they found an opening from which to do so. I cannot agree to allying with an empire like that, no matter the circumstances. I think we should first call for a ceasefire with the liberation army."

But Travant rejected that proposal after one mere glimpse at it.

"What a fool. Not once in the history of Thracia have we ever called for a ceasefire with an enemy we've lost to."

A few days later, Travant went to Hannibal's Kapathogia Castle, and kidnapped Hannibal's adopted son Coirpre to hold him hostage.

Hannibal was known as the "Shield of Thracia," and having his fighting spirit questioned was the most insulting thing to him in the world.

'It is pathetic to be shamed like this after so many years of loyal service. And then he expects me to fight gloriously and die?' Hannibal thought when he received orders to deploy his army, the strongest unit of armored knights in all of Thracia.

An army led by Bishop Judah of the Loptr Church was the first of the reinforcements that arrived from the empire.

He was granted rule over Grutia Castle, then he immediately gathered up the smart, good-looking children from the castle town, and sent them to Miletos.

Rumor that child hunts had begun in Thracia immediately began to circulate around the country.

Travant went to Grutia Castle to confirm the truth.

"When you signed a treaty with the Grannvalian Empire, you also accepted the Loptr Church. And our one and only god Loptous wants innocent children. If we do as he wishes, both the empire and Thracia will receive his blessing, and prosper. 

“I also come bearing good news, King Travant. I've received word that a powerful dragon knight unit from the empire has arrived in Miletos. They'll probably enter Thracia within the week."

"Is that so?" Travant's voice was unusually gloomy. "Then let’s finally begin our attack."

-

"We will now attack Mease Castle, whether we succeed or die! All units, attack!"

As they flew towards Mease Castle at full speed, Altena thought, 'We're going to fail.'

She had this realization when she saw that General Hannibal, who she could see from her left, did not move at all.

But she couldn't blame him.

'Father took his son hostage, so there's nothing he can do. He's probably looking for a place to die as well. So we'll probably try to fight honorably all on our own.'

Altena was ready to die. And now that she felt ready, she no longer worried.

Even as she watched the members of her unit fall one by one, she was completely calm.

'I'll follow them shortly.'

Her dragon dived, and as she skimmed the ground, a soldier with a very small build jumped out in front of her.

They weren't holding a weapon, but waving their arms and shouting, "Please wait, Lady Altena!"

She landed her dragon in front of the soldier, and realized that she was about to raise her lance.

'What am I doing? He must still be just a child.'

He looked to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, and through the nervousness in his expression, she could see some childishness left in his face.

'Killing a boy like this would bring no honor.' She thought, and lowered her lance. 

"Yes, I am indeed Princess Altena, daughter of Travant."

"I am Leif of Leonster."

"Leif? Oh, that's right, you must be the son of Quan, whom my father killed. Are you going to tell me you want to take your revenge out on me?"

"No, Lady Altena. You are my sister."

"What!? Don't be stupid! Have you lost your mind because this is your first battle?" 

"No, I'm serious. The proof is that lance."

"What? What about this lance?"

"It is the Earth Lance Gáe Bolg, which passed down through the Leonsterian Royal Family."

"This is Gáe Bolg? If it really is the legendary weapon you speak of, then how can I, a member of the Thracian Royal Family, wield it?"

Just then, she saw a cavalier rush up to them.

She started to raise her lance, but saw that he wasn't carrying a weapon, either. Then she realized that all the other dragon knights had disappeared already.

"My name is Finn. I am a knight that served Prince Quan." He dismounted his horse and greeted her.

"Eighteen years ago, Prince Quan and Princess Ethlyn were leading the Leonsterian cavalier unit through the Aed Desert when King Travant attacked and killed all of them. At the time, you were two years old, and the princess had taken you with her, but you went missing. Gáe Bolg, which Prince Quan had with him, was also lost. But there it is, in your hand, right now! I often saw it right next to me, so I'm sure that is the Gáe Bolg. And, if I may say so…" The knight started to say, with tears shining in his eyes. He saw Quan's features very clearly in Altena's face. "I apologize for losing my composure. But your eyes and mouth look so much like Lord Quan's… Princess, it is so good to see you safe…"

She couldn't imagine this knight before her was lying. Though the memories were fuzzy, she had a feeling she remembered hearing the name Finn before. 

However, there was no way she could believe a story that turned her entire world upside down right away.

"I can't believe you. The person I believed to be my father, you're saying he's my true father's killer? ...There's no way… it can't be…"

"It's the truth. Please, look straight at me. Then you should know whether my words are a lie or not. Please, Sister."

There certainly wasn't any sign on the boy's serious face that he was lying.

"Sister, please…"

"Princess…"

"Wait. I'm going to go confirm this with Father. I'll decide everything after that."

She interrupted their words, then ordered her dragon to take off into the sky.

-

As Altena stormed into the reception room, Travant glared at her. 

"Altena, what are you doing? Did you abandon your unit and run home again?"

"Father! I have a question that I want to ask you. Is it true that I'm not your child? Am I Prince Quan's daughter?"

"Hmph… So you finally figured it out. ...But that is fine. I knew this day would come.

“Yes, you are Quan's daughter. But what of it? Warriors are taught that it is kill, or be killed. I thought about killing you back then, but did not make any attempts on your life. The one who raised you instead of killing you was me. There is no changing that fact."

"Then… Father… you… killed… my real parents…"

"I did. I am the one who killed Quan and Ethlyn."

"Grrr… I won't forgive you! You tricked me… Father! No, Travant!"

Arion saw her reach for her sword, and cut in. "Stop, Altena!"

"Do not stop me, Brother! I will kill this man. I won't let anyone get in my way."

"I won't let you. If you will turn your blade against Father, then I will fight you."

"W-Wait! I can't fight you!"

"You're too late!" Arion swung his sword. 

"No, Brother!" 

Altena leaned against Arion as she fell and collapsed on the floor, then did not move again.

"Did you kill her?" Travant asked quietly. "You didn't have to go that far. …Though this too may have be fate…

“Arion, since things have come to this, I will go. There is nothing more that I can do. I leave everything to you."

"Understood. You can rely on me, Father."

Travant stood, picked up the lance that had been leaning against the throne, and handed it to Arion. "I give this lance to you."

"This… This is Gungnir, isn't it? You said you're going to deploy soon, so why give it to me? ...No… Father…"

Travant did not answer, instead looking far off into the distance. But before long, he began to tell a story, still looking away.

"Our country was founded by Dragon Knight Dáinn. Dáinn brandished the Heavens Lance Gungnir, and fought the dark emperor. And it has been told that the founder of the Kingdom of Leonster, Lance Knight Njörun, was Dáinn's younger sister…"

Arion had no idea why his father had begun telling such a legend, but knew he was serious, and listened quietly.

"I often dreamed for a very long time that I was flying slowly in the skies above Leonster. You were to my right, holding Gungnir. And Altena was to my left, holding Gáe Bolg…"

Travant turned towards his son, and continued on in his normal tone of voice. "But that dream is gone. And not just that dream. For twenty years, we did not allow any other countries to invade Thracia. Now look what's become of us. The rebel army is in Mease, and the empire is stationed in Grutia. You will decide what will become of this country from now on. They do not hate you."

"Are you telling me to call for a ceasefire with them? I too am a warrior of Thracia. I would also find it difficult to agree to a ceasefire."

"I'm telling you to do as you wish. Since you always think first of the people, I would just get in your way. Please take everything into account, and do as you wish. I am happy that someone worthy of Gungnir will inherit it. Farewell, Arion."

"Father!"

Travant did not look back.

 Arion was frozen in shock, but the voices of the soldiers shouting from far off reached his ears.

"To battle!"

"To battle, King Travant!"

Travant only led the senior dragon knights, who had fought with him for a very long time.

"Show them the bravery of Thracia’s soldiers!!"

Everyone knew what he really meant from those words alone. However, they did not feel sad about it. They all deployed looking as if they were only going out on reconnaissance.

Once they were close to the enemy army, they each chose a target, and attacked.

"I am King Travant of Thracia! Out of my way, you insignificant fools!" He yelled, then advanced towards the enemy army. Those who carelessly approached him immediately fell prey to his lance.

"You won't win in head-to-head combat! Defeat them with bows and magic!"

In response to Lewyn's words, Ced cast a wind magic spell. 

Travant’s dragon fell to the ground, but he got up. He readied his lance, and shouted once more, "I am King Travant of Thracia!"

The other dragon knights had already each achieved their own glorious death.

"I'll stop him!" Febail yelled, and drew back Yewfelle's string.

His aim did not falter, and the arrow shot straight through the Thracian King's heart.

"I am Thracia…" Those were Travant's final words.

-

"Altena! Altena!"

She could hear a voice in the distance.

'Brother is looking for me.'

She didn't know why, but she was recalling a memory of them playing hide-and-seek when they were kids. She thought he would never find her, but at the same time, she wanted him to find her right away, grab her hand, and pull her out of her hiding spot.

'I'm here! Hurry and find me, and laugh when you see me.'

"Altena! Altena!"

The moment the voice got closer, Altena snapped back to reality.

"Are you awake? I'm sorry about earlier. I pretended to cut you and cause a vital injury. It was the only choice I had."

"I know that. But, Brother, where is Father… no, King Travant?"

"He can never come back."

"..."

"He's probably attacking the rebel army right around now."

"What… What does that mean?"

"You shouldn't ask. You are already Prince Quan's princess. You don't know the feelings of the Thracian King."

"Brother, what should I do?"

"There are people waiting for the new you. Return to them."

"But then I won't see you ever again…"

"That is also fate. You are already the descendant of a Crusader. You gave no choice but to fulfill your duty."

"Brother, let's request a ceasefire! If King Travant is gone, you shouldn't have any obstacles standing in the way of that anymore. I can't fight you."

"If I hadn't heard Father's last words, that might have been true. However, it's too late. Go, Altena."

"I'm going to go talk to the liberation army and come back. Please at least wait until I'm done."

Altena started to hurry out of the reception room, but Arion called out to her. 

“Altena!”

"Yes, Brother?"

"The next time we meet will be on the battlefield. And I will not hold back. Prepare yourself, Altena."

[hotshot-deserves-more-love]

Yellow wood trailer theories

@cluelesssammie @curledlife I know you guys stan stray kids sooo I thought you'd enjoy these

(Grab some snacks cuz this is a long one and I'm on mobile so I can't cut it off)

theory #1- Exclusive to just Clé. Okay so we see stray kids on the elevator in which Chan presses the button and the doors open to reveal the parade from clé 1: Miroh, right? Then we see the doors close, Chan inserts the key, presses the yellow wood button, and the elevator plunges downwards. Clé translates to key and yellow wood is key two. I saw a YouTube comment on the trailer where someone said that the elevator could be time travelling, but I don't think that's it. I think the elevator is there for symbolism. In clé 1 (or key 1-this is important to remember): Miroh, skz take over the rally/parade. And going off topic for a second, what do keys open? Locks. Or more specifically, gates/doors. So what if Miroh is them using the first 'key' to take over the rally and thus completing the first challenge. Then we have clé 2: yellow wood. In theory, everything comes in threes (I am unaware if there's going to be more to this concept, but just roll w/ it for now). And usually, when stories use this method of three challenges or 'keys' in this situation, the first challenge goes well, but the climax rises (and falls) in the middle or the second challenge. (See where I'm going with this?) And we see the confusion and fear in the 'elevator' on some of the members faces, which shows that they didn't expect this to happen when Chan pressed the button. Which leads me back to the elevator. To me it seems like the elevator is like the 'loading screen' or non playable scenes in a video game that transitions one event to the next. The elevator is there to symbolize the second 'gate' not being what they expected and thus, being unprepared (cue the falling elevator). And since there might be people who'll ask 'Well what are the challenges or gates?'. My answer is, the 'gates' are figurative. We've seen throughout a lot of stray kids' concepts and comebacks that it's about the youth overthrowing the corrupt ideals of the older generation. In Miroh they take over the parade/rally, I think that's the first public thing they do as Stray Kids - underground youth organization. And since they've finished the first gate, they're moving into the second; Yellow Wood. I saw a tumblr user point out that yellow wood is used in a poem about the road less travelled (I can't remember their username atm). Now that they've established themselves publicly, this is when the real work begins. But I think the elevator falling represents that the next 'gate' is going to be challenging and hard work, but it'll be rewardful in the end (I.e the road less traveled). And you know what's challenging and hard work? Running a plan to overthrow the older generation.

Theory #2- Everything's a video game/simulation. Remember how I mentioned loading screens? Well it's coming back. This theory isn't necessarily based exclusively on clé 1 and 2, but somewhat revolves around get cool. In the 'get cool' mv they're seen as (I'm assuming) high school kids. Now based on their other comebacks, this doesn't fit their 'theme'. So if we go by assuming that their comebacks were out of order up until this point, this theory would make sense. So like I said, in get cool their simply high schoolers and high schoolers play video games. Let's say offscreen they find a video game series and decide 'hey lets have marathon to celebrate that finals are over' idk and the dark concepts represent themselves playing as their characters in the game. This would explain music videos like hellevator where the effects are somewhat outlandish.

Theory #3- Everything tells a story. In this we start off with 'Get cool'. They're a bunch of high schoolers just chillin and being kids (Chan is an upperclassmen compared to rest - important). Then hellevator and grrr law of total madness comes. This is when they start to question the ideals the adults around them have told them all their lives. Doubts start to get in their heads and they voice this to their parents, guardians or whoever. To which the adults don't like their children doubting the 'rules' and ignore it cuz they're just teenagers, they'll grow out of it. But they get dissatisfied w/ the dismissal of their concerns and this is when grrr law of total madness happens. They call out to Stays, or anyone that rejects the ideals and stereotypes adults and their parents place upon their shoulders. Albeit I.N isn't the genius hacker he is later (we'll get to that during Miroh), but it's enough for him to broadcast it to teens locally w/o it being on their parents devices. But, when the adults see the aggressive reactions these stray kids give them, they send them to a 'correctional facility' a.k.a District 9. And when Chan sees how the adults react, he stays quiet and gets a job at the facility. Now I think the reason as to why, is that Chan's seen this happen in the past. Thus, why we see him handing out the pills (?) instead of being a recipient like the rest. This is also why they make Chan the leader. He's experienced w/ this type of thing and he managed to break them out. But I have a theory (a theory inside of a theory, Jesus) that Chan doesn't give them the doses the 'doctors' prescribe and this allows them to be conscious of why they were sent here. Now after they've changed out of their white uniforms and into streetwear, Felix goes 'Stray kids everywhere, all around the world'. I think this is their second callout to stays, but this time, it reaches further. They're back and ready to fight, but this time, I.N is better and he manages to broadcast it internationally. Which, explains why Felix says 'everywhere all around the world'. They're growing bigger and now they're not just some rebel group, they're Stray Kids The Organization. Which leads us into My Pace. After district 9, they matured a tiny bit, but My Pace represents them maturing into the leaders stays need them to be and acknowledging their flaws, strengths, and that this'll take time to be successful. Also, note how they have more extras in the background, I think this could maybe show that this isn't just a ragtag group of teens anymore. (I'm not including the I am series, feel free to message for my reasons) This leads us to Miroh. I feel like this takes place a little further down the line compared to the rest. They've grown their ranks, became the leaders stays needed, and now it's time to take action. This starts with the rally/parade. This is when they go from rumors whispered between students to headlining on the news. When we see I.N monitoring the screens w/ his walkie talkie, sat phone thing, I think this is him making sure that this is broadcasting on every screen in the world. He's gone from local hacking to being a world renowned name on the web. The rest all have their own fields that they've specialized in , and this is Stray Kids. They've gone public, and now they start taking action. This leads to Yellow Wood. Now that they have announced their presence, the real work begins and it's going to be tough, but they are larger and stronger than they were before. And this can only take them further.

[rillaofexile]

TALK ABOUT THE MAMMA MIA AU. PLEASE

OK THANK YOU MAX I LOVE YOU FOREVER ILL SEE YOU SOON I MISS YOU!!!

The intrest (2 people) in this is amazing thank you all!

Obs Rilla is Donna, we’ve knew! I feel like I can get away with only 2 dads, since I am making them all together in the end, since it’s an AU, I can do what I want.

Damien takes the Harry role (I know Harry is gay, but also like you know what I mean. Dramatic mlm) He was a dramatic singer, though ‘headbanger’ Damien isn’t a good name. Eventually had to leave due to his job, probably something that’s demanding (maybe military? I’m thinking what a knight role might translate too, probably military for or to get away from his dad). I feel like he would have that Stage Version Harry nostalgia for it all.

Arum takes the Bill and Sam roles, an architect who was with Rilla for a while but left without a word to take care of his sick mom (the Keep), who eventually takes a trip to where Rilla is and sees ‘oh this is the girl Arum likes’ and gives her a ton of money. He’s still VERY a lizard. Monsters exist, and everyone sings Abba, it’s amazing

However, uh oh, before they met Rilla, Damien and Arum, both on vacation, are like fencing partners or whatever, and there’s... something there. They like to hang out with eachother. Following the mood they 100% slept with eachother.

Ok so she has a daughter and there’s still the whole “whose the dad??” even if the daughter has a massive row of sharp teeth and a face covered in miscalaious scales. But nobody brings it up. Nobody cares.

Damien and Arum meet and realize oh my god it’s him??? He knows Rilla??? It’s super awkward seeing them walk around the major thing with eachother to be normal for the wedding, but they still love hanging around each other.

Rilla is PISSED. She knows these guys, and has been mad for the past 20 years why are they here???? What??? Who has done this. She looks right at her daughter, she’s no idiot. Who else, she has audio recordings of so much that went on.

Also, on the audio note, Rilla and Damien have a flashback there where they sing Honey, Honey to each other. Or it’s played and they sing like the diary part. I think that’s just Thier Song

Also they all sing “Mamma Mia” in a montage separately, it all plays together. Because that’s so good, my brain is the best.

Marc and Talfryn are the friends whose names are escaping me. I like to imagine Marc doing a whole bunch of wheelies during the bad performances they do.

OK IM TORN!!! I love the scene where Harry and Donna sing “Our Last Summer” to eachother!! BUT THE MONTAGE IN THE MOVIE WITH SOPHIE!! I’m saying they both happen since the original Abba song is longer. I LOVE the nostalgic feeling of the performance in the stage version that I think would suit Rilla and Damien well, but the montage.... it would be soooo good. They both happen that’s my final statement on this (except THAT SONG IS SO GOOD!!!)

So the daughter is loving her new dads but they aren’t stupid and just as fast as Rilla figured it out, they are like “OH MY GOD IM YOU DAD????” (People everywhere, the sound of expectation hanging the the air...)

This causes Drama cause they both wanna support her during the wedding, but also they dont tell the other they know, cause they think that they “have the daughter”

Ok Damien sings “Angel Eyes” that isn’t in the first movie. “Under Attack” is sung by Sophie in the stage version. But I think they fit him so well. This isn’t on topic. I am just talking aboyt Abba songs

So the wedding comes, the daughter and the fiancée is like... this isn’t right... we probably won’t get married (idk I’ve only watched the stage version but have seen like the songs and some clips in the movie, grrr) and it turns into the whole “i love you all and I don’t know who my dad is and that’s ok!!”

(Talfryn brings it up that the daughter has scales, Marc yells at him for being rude, and he can’t just say that)

I don’t like the amount of arguing between all of them so while I think there’s some strain between them, I feel like there is also a lot of reliving the old days and want to start new. I’m saying Sam and Donna don’t have a lot going for them. Anyway I will change this here. I feel like Arum would be upset he never was told about the daughter, he would have wanted to know. Damien would have been guilty, they should talk I think.

They get “married” to Rilla, while singing “I do I do I do” though who knows how valid that is, but what about Damien and Arum?? Damien gets cold feet, he doesn’t wanna bother Arum, it’s strange we bring it up (it’s not good after our victory)

They fence to “Take a Chance on Me” after the wedding, probably with unconventional tools. There’s like part dancing, Rilla is there watching and freaking out. It’s great.

That’s all folks

[arianakristine]

alright here we go!! *cracks knuckles*. no 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 32, 33, 37, 38, 40. yes do it!

40 Questions - Meme for Shippers

Also, sorry this took so long, but also look how many hard questions you had for me!!!

1. Talk about the first ship you ever had.     My first ship was for Roswell. I was a little tiny Junior High-er, and loved Max and Liz so much. It was the first fandom I ever participated in, and the one that made me discover fanfiction on the computer in the computer room. Sigh, 2000. My very first (terrible) fics were written about these two. I think I even had an Angelfire webpage dedicated to them. I still read for this fandom occasionally.

2. Talk about three of the most important ships throughout your life.    Dreamer, because it was the first and the one that opened the door to fandom.     Then, not even a particular ship, but Heroes got me back into it after trying to leave it behind when I went to college.      Lastly, of course, Gremma. Because Gremma reignited my writing more than any other ship.

4. What’s your current NOTP?   Always Evil Huntsman, S/Q, and Swan/fire

8.Have you ever shipped yourself with a character?   Like, in fic? No. Did I love characters so much and want them to be mine? Sure, of course.

9. Do you have many ships that never got together at all?    Let’s see … not at all? I have a couple, yes. But I think most of my ships at least had canon romantic interest. 

10. Do you ship any characters that have never met?      Maybe Darcy/Loki, but that’s a minor ship.

12. Have you ever been disappointed when your ship finally got together?       YES.

15. Have you ever “shipped at first sight”?      Oh, absolutely and often.

Luke/Jessica, Pepperony, Chidi/Eleanor, Mike/Fi, Shules, … the list goes on. (shockingly, Gremma was a “I know this will happen” but took me an few eps to come to love as much as I do)

16. Talk about a ship you initially disliked.      Hmm, maybe Military Punk. I don’t think it was full-on dislike (because nothing with that first scene can truly be that), but I wasn’t into it at first. Dammit, Paul.

Also, Maeve and Hector. I thought I was going to love Dolores/Teddy when I first started Westworld, and was “meh” about everything else. Until maybe around 1x04, Dissonance Theory.

17. Talk about a pairing you’ve stopped shipping romantically.

       Nick and Jess, New Girl. It just got to the point where I was actively rooting for them to be BFFs instead.

21. Is there a ship you just don’t get, but have nothing against?      Captain Swan. *shrug* I tried.

22. Which of your ships have the best chemistry?       All my ships have amazeballs chemistry. Grrr, can’t pick.

23. Which of your ships deserve better writing?          Ha. Hahahahahahaha. Easy.

24. Do you mostly ship canon pairings?     Probably mostly ones that had shown romantic interest on screen. That doesn’t necessarily mean they were together forever, but at the very least there was a spark of canon interest.

25. Have you ever shipped a pairing before you even started watching the show/movie simply because of gifs and graphics or similar?       I thought of two for this. One was an easy Annamis, because they were so lovely and America gets things late on BBC (speaking of, will need to see Discovery of Witches, too). 

   But there was one that full-on shocked me. I occasionally peek into fandoms just to see about fic, and one time I stumbled on a Star Wars fic where a ship was just hinted at. And it started a craving for that ship, and I read a lot, and I even wrote a bit. But I had only seen the original trilogy once when I was a kid, and I think the second in the prequel series without my full attention. How this translated to Obidala? No clue.

30. Name a couple of fandoms in which you have no ships.      The Haunting of Hill House. I think the romantic relationships are fantastic and pretty layered for not being the focus, but my main love in this show is the family dynamics and character studies.      And I still haven’t figured out how I feel about it completely, but in that vein: Umbrella Academy. I like certain dynamics, but no ships.

32. Share five must-read fics. (THIS WAS HARD!!!)       At The Toll Bridge by a tattered rose. OUAT. Gremma fic, canon divergent. I love the cadence and the style of this fic so, so much. It’s so lovely and lilted, and on point. It’s got such texture and layer, and makes me want more.      The Good Kind/2 by ygrawn. Heroes. Molly’s POV when Mohinder takes over care after S1. Gosh, this one is beautiful. Such a tangible, relatable child’s perspective of all this craziness that happens, and highlights that beautiful found-family that Mohinder and Molly make.       Innocent by mockingbird39. Roswell. This is back when everything was on their own fanfic boards, and I had to do some digging to find it because it’s buried deep in there. But if there was a place to learn about where I got to my writing now? It’s likely this fic. Beautiful and nuanced … just a gorgeous fic.      I See The Light by la lisboa. Gremma. Is this cheating? I just have such a soft spot for this beautiful fic, and I love that I was able to get little sneak peaks while she was writing. Honestly, though, it is a fantastic fic, and one of the few multichapters finished for this ship (my own fault included there).      And I’ve been agonizing over this list too long, because I was trying to do different fandoms, but: Moats and Boats and Waterfalls by blueink3, because it is That Good. 

33. Name your favorite fanartist(s).      And not just because it’s you, but seriously you are one of them. I love your AUs as much as your canon gifsets, and your coloring is always beautiful.      lonesheep is another, for their beautiful drawings and graphic manips.      …basically all my Gremma people. We have some awesome fanartists in out midst.      I have to give it up to Sleeping Hook fanartists, because they are the only reason I ship it. I feel bad, because I can’t think of names, but basically just all of them.

37. Do you have a favorite trope and/or AU for your OTP?       :D :D :D   Yes. For Gremma, all the babies is my most common fic trope. And I die for forbidden romance Princess AUs, omg.

38. Do you like and use ship names?      Yep. I grew up in fandom with ship names, and while not all of my ships have one that I know of, I use them all the time for the ones that do.

40. If you could change one thing about your OTP, what would that be?      Oh, let me see, MAYBE THAT GRAHAM LIVED AND EVERYTHING WAS OKAY AND THEY HAD LOTS OF SEX AND BABIES???

[lenievi]

volumes 8 and 9; I’m done with the first series \o/ 

volume 8

- Gojyo left and Sanzo’s bad mood continues and now there’s an added “I’m too stubborn to change my mind even though I’m really interested in this Kami-sama guy” and “wtf is Gojyo doing leaving grrr”. And he lets out his frustration on Goku by hitting him. And when Goku complains that it hurts more than usual, Sanzo “apologizes” in his own way and takes Goku to eat. That was sweet, even though they left Hakkai to do their shopping alone - but that was probably something that was happening all the time, Sanzo and Goku leaving Hakkai and Gojyo to do shopping, while Sanzo was feeding Goku. 

- is this the first time the youkai mention Gyokumen Koushu before Sanzo ikkou? But they probably don’t pay attention anyway...

- I know that Ni wasn’t supposed to be Ukoku, but it happened and that’s why Ukoku doesn’t have a chakra, but for it to make sense in the story, I wonder if the reason he doesn’t have chakra is exactly because he’s a “pervert” (and he probably even had sex before he became Ukoku)

- and here I thought that Dokugakuji confirmed that Kou’s eyes are red (bad TP translation is bad), but he only says that “the colour of his hair and his look in the eyes reminded me of my brother” (so are Kou’s eyes violet? or red? or do they change depending on his mood? :D)

- “you don’t have the ability [to be a Sanzo]” ouch

- I still don’t get why I’ve always thought that Sanzo being all “Goku!!” when Goku was in danger was happening since Reload hmmmm when it’s in the first series as well

- “you’re all too attached. to live. to continue to win. that’s why you don’t have the qualifications to be a Sanzo” ouch ouch

- the scene where Sanzo dreams about everyone being dead really leaves an impression. Because he thinks he is weak everyone is dead, because he thinks he’s weak he’s now watching Goku’s dead body and he couldn’t do anything, he doesn’t deserve to be a Sanzo, he failed his master, his companions, himself...

- “Please...” at times like these, do people turn to a God? (this Gojyo feeling so useless and not being able to help is probably a mirror to Dokugakuji who felts helpless that he couldn’t save and help Kou, isn’t it? Even though Gojyo often feels like he isn’t any help (desert arc), but his “頼むよ” does feel like he’s praying to some god

and the next page is Goku getting his resolve (as if responding to Gojyo’s prayers). So good.

volume 9

- “This is my problem. It has nothing to do with you.” because Sanzo isn’t honest, this actually means: I don’t want you to die because I was weak and let my sutra be stolen, just let me be and I’ll deal with it myself or something like this :D

- “don’t use that name [i.e. Sanzo]” (but Goku is allowed few seconds later?)

[but the whole atmosphere really does change when Goku is with them - unless it’s the four of them it’s no good]

- I guess the order how well they are at the moment is Goku - Gojyo - Hakkai - Sanzo. In any case I really like the mahjong scene 

- I wonder if at this point “you have to kill the previous Sanzo to inherit their sutra and title” was already planned. Was Ukoku disappointed that his disciple didn’t try and kill him? Or did he expect it... probably the later

- was Goku without food for 5 days? 

- When Ukoku meets Kouryuu for the first time he says that Kouryuu is someone who has “sei” and “ma”, i.e. the holy and the evil (”sei” as in Seiten sutra and “ma” as in Maten sutra), but here Kouryuu wasn’t a Sanzo, so he wasn’t in possession of the sutras yet. So was Ukoku talking about the boy himself? (which really wouldn’t be weird. After all during Rikudo arc, Kouryuu was compared to a demon and something else with a halo, i.e. something holy) Or did he know about the future? (which also wouldn’t be weird)

- “it may seems like something has changed for the characters, but they’re exactly where they started” and yeah, they’re exactly where they were before the Kami-sama arc and I agree it isn’t really a bad thing.

- ok off to read Reload