#you could tell it was yuri and not just holding hands for a more interesting pose or whatever

[noctlas332]

the way my schools printers work is that if youre printing a document, and the printer runs out of paper, your unprinted pages will print before those of whoever comes to print next

i tried printing some things today but the printer ran out of paper

i came back half an hour later to a stack of printed images

someone had to wait for my 28 pages vocal synth yuri to print before they could do their work

[randoimago]

Hey Kat, 🤠 anon here hoping to make your first spy x family request? Can I request some good old (seperate) s/o comfort hcs for Loid, Yuri, Yor and Franky and their s/o who doesnt feel that theyre not important compared to Yor (Loid and Yuri) and Loid (Yor and Franky)

S/O Doesn’t Feel Like They’re Important Enough

Fandom: Spy x Family

Characters: Franky Franklin, Yor Briar, Loid Forger (Twilight), Yuri Briar

Type of Request: Headcanons

Notes: Yep the first one! I will say it was a bit interesting writing for Yor just because idk if she would get close to Loid should she already have an S/O. Loid I could see still doing it for the sake of the mission, but Yor was more tricky.

Franky

Can't help but laugh. He apologizes, but he's laughing while he's apologizing.

As if the dumb blonde would ever be more important to him than you. Do you know how many life threatening missions that bastard has taken him on? Like hell Franky would care more about Loid than you.

Also what kind of name is Twilight? Sounds like he hadn't gotten out of his angsty teen phase. Seriously Franky just goes on a rant about how "awful" Loid is while you're great.

Just please don't tell Loid that he said any of this. Franky would like to keep living, thank you very much.

Loid

Yor has become important to him for his mission (not that he’d ever admit to actually liking and being friends with her). You’re so much more than just his mission.

Loid doesn’t let anyone get too close, right? You’re the one exception to that. The one thing that would make him pause when choosing something drastic (if your safety is involved with the choice, anyway).

Yes he has this fake family with Yor, but again, that’s all fake. You’re real. What you two have is real, as cheesy as that is.

He knows he can’t spend too much time with you right now because it’d look very suspicious, but he promises that after this mission that it’s back to you. Whatever you want to do, he’ll do it (granted he doesn’t have HQ calling in every 5 seconds).

Yor

She’s a bit of an airhead and doesn’t understand why you’d feel insignificant to some guy she met at a tailoring place. Sure the two of them have somethings in common, but she loves you.

Yor isn’t afraid to tell you how much she loves you either. Maybe in the beginning of the relationship she would fluster easily, but now she is always happy to give you a hug and hold you close.

Ends up feeling guilty because it’s her job as your girlfriend to show you how much she loves you. Will just give you puppy dog eyes and constant apologies while thinking she’s a failure as a girlfriend for how you feel.

While she reassures you that you mean a lot to her, she’ll probably need some reassuring that she hasn’t done anything wrong. There will probably be quite a few tears during this talk.

Yuri

So on one hand, she is his family. She’ll always be near and dear to his heart. But on the other hand, you’re the one he’s sharing his whole life with. Eventually.

You’re the one that will get to know everything about him (eventually, he needs to work up the courage to tell you some things still). He’s kept secrets from his sister, but does his best not to keep them from you.

What do you want him to do to prove to you that you’re amazing and wonderful? He’s not going to do anything to hurt his sister, but he’ll get you a thousand roses. He’ll walk on glass. He’ll swim the ocean and maybe fight some dolphins for you.

He has a lot of money too. Money can’t buy happiness but he’ll sure as hell try if it’ll make you smile and know that you’re so important and special to him.

[amemenojaku]

Hisami and Zanmu for 1 on that ask game!

When I started shipping it if I did: Since day 1 when I read Hisami's dialogues, like most people I believe lol. I mean, how can you see her and not start cheering for her to get what she wants... Since it's still pretty recent I can add that two lines in particular made me seriously consider it and think about it beyond 'this is nice/funny': when Hisami tells Zanmu that she doesn't have to hold back around her, and when Zanmu tells Hisami that she knew Hisami would mess up on purpose, and that she'll give her a reward anyway - both are about danmaku obviously, but it got my brain gears turning >:]

My thoughts: They've slowly but steadily been going up my favorite ships, especially for the past 2-3 months... They work well together. Obviously I'd love the ship in touhou where one of them has a big fat actual canon crush on the other one, I've been in this hole since 2010 or something so Hisami's kind of a gift... but also in general I think it's a good spin on the boss/henchman trope when the boss is some mega charismatic chessmaster who could probably get anyone they want on their knees and yet their subordinate is one of the only people they can't fully predict/control. The wild card aspect is really funny to me and I love seeing fanworks where Zanmu's like... fondly sighing at Hisami's antics.

Things done in fanworks that annoy me: I think there's too many fanworks where Zanmu looks generally uncomfortable around Hisami despite never doing so even once ingame, and also too many fanworks where Hisami harasses Zanmu, sometimes to make very early 2000s jokes in very poor taste... I won't name anyone but there's a few big yuri artists on twitter who do that and it makes me want to bash my head against the wall when they get praised for it just because their artstyle looks good..... On a more positive note there's a few people who've been creating constantly good content of this pair and I think given a year or two nature will be healing!!

Also I'm of the opinion that Zanmu's fairly tall herself, just a bit shorter than Hisami, so I'm not big on the crazy size difference stuff (funny coming from a seishin fan, I know......)

Things I look for in fanworks: MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING!!! Getting to know each other past the infatuation (in Hisami's case)/the curiosity (in Zanmu's case) in deeper ways. I promise this isn't about sex lol (I do think about that too but not here rn) I really want to see how their relationship can grow and I especially want to see Zanmu enjoying it (as a petty reaction to the stuff listed above...). In their case I think physical intimacy would be a good setting for that kind of scene where their emotional bond grows, so that's what I'd go with if I were to create something like it, but anything can work if it's done in good taste imo. And in general I want to see Zanmu answering Hisami's affections with a positive emotion... whatever it is... I'm desperate.......

Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: It's difficult for me to imagine Hisami with anyone else, although I do think she'd have physical relationships with a bunch of women while her feelings for her boss are still unrequited. Zanmu on the other hand I can picture being interested in a few other characters like Reimu or other onis or even the sages, but ultimately not as something she'd commit to and take seriously. The only real endgame is still zanhisa haha

My prefered future/ending for them: Whenever Zanmu considers them close enough to tell Hisami to drop the honorifics and overly reverent language when they're alone, and whenever Hisami feels comfortable doing that would be the ideal "endpoint" for me because of all the things it implies :) I don't care if at that point they actually consider themselves in a relationship or if they just aknowledge there's something going on. Though if they do get in a relationship proper I imagine they'd be very discreet about it. Also I think Hisami should get a promotion so she can directly work as Zanmu's prefered right hand arm man. woman. her everything. her confidant. her silly rabbi

What is their favorite activity together: Probably drinking. I imagine with how old she is and hanging out with onis Hisami's built up a decent hold on alcohol, and Zanmu appreciates it. They reminisce about their respective pasts and talk about the inner workings of hell and Zanmu gets a huge ego boost from showing off her 4D chess plans and Hisami praising her for it

[obeyme-life]

Can i request the boys ( and side characters if you wanna ) reactions to finding mc alone playing the piano or some kind of instrument? Please and thank you. Love your blog

Thank you for loving my blog! I cry—😭

HC: Pianist MC + The Brothers

Lucifer

- He knows the importance of being in the moment musically, so he doesn't interrupt you. Instead, he stands outside of the door, just out of view, and closes his eyes. He can visualize your fingers dancing over the keys just so, and the way you lean into it as you play intense parts of your work. He's undecided if you or your music are more lovely.

- When you're alone sometime, listening to his records together, he'll bring up hearing you play. He laments the fact that he can't hear your music whenever he wants, but appreciates how much more it means it to him because of that—because of you.

- If you allow him to, he'll sit in on your recitals or practice with a decanter of demonus at his side and a slight smile on his lips. He's always full of praise for you, giving you pointers if you're struggling.

Mammon

- Mammon is full of childlike fascination. He never had the patience or grace to learn piano, even in Heaven. As far as he's concerned, you may as well be performing advanced magic.

- He needs your attention even when you're busy practicing, so he likes to sit beside you while you play. When he's feeling particularly needy he sometimes lays his head against your shoulder or his hand on your leg.

- He'll always tells you he could play music like that too, if he wanted to—he just likes yours better.

Leviathan

- That's nice and all, but can you play the Angel Beats! song? Yuri-chan's theme? No? Why not? What are you even wasting your time playing for?

- His attitude changes quickly though when he sees you playing alone one day, the cool moonlight filtering in through the windows onto you and realises it's just like a slice of life anime. He's pretty sure his kokoro is about to doki doki right out of his chest.

- If you humor him and learn an anime theme or two he'll reward you with red cheeks and a mumbled expression of gratitude. You'll find him sitting on the floor, cross-legged, reading his manga in the room while you play, just to spend some more time with you. You're so cool.

Satan

- Satan loves to be a part of whatever you enjoy. He likes to insert himself into your hobbies and take an interest in them genuinely. And to show you he excels at them as well. So when he sees you playing for the first time, he leans in the doorway and lets you finish but claps at the end, complimenting your composing and abilities before offering you pointers he learned from that one famous pianist he knows.

- He enjoys teaching you songs he knows, learning songs from you and playing duets with you. He's happiest when you play together but loves to listen to you play regardless.

- When you're having a bad day, he'll sit you in his lap and play for you, letting you rest.

Asmodeus

- Asmo prefers the kind of music he can dance and party to, but he can feel the way you put your heart into your music and finds it romantic. He begs you to write something for him—something beautiful that expresses how much you love him.

- He loves to do your nails before you perform, even if you're only performing for him. You have such long fingers! So graceful! They'd be excentuated by an oval nail and gold decals on a gradient, don't you think? He'll handle it.

- Your music may not be his usual type, but he has no problem bragging to his brothers about how you play for him. Just for him. So please don't do it for anyone else, okay?

Beelzebub

- He accidentally interrupts you and feels bad about it. He holds his wrist nervously, apologizing and then hesitantly asking you about your hobby. He admits he doesn't know much about piano music but it sounds very nice and if you want to keep playing he'd be happy to bring you snacks and drinks for your breaks.

- He finds himself asking for MP3s of you playing, wanting to listen to them while working out. He finds you inspiring and motivating.

- As he gets used to certain compositions, he makes food that compliments each piece, bringing you something new for with each new song you practice. It doesn't always make it to you untouched, but sharing the experience with him is what's important.

Belphegor

- Your playing woke him up, so now you owe him. You have to play him music that will help him fall asleep. Which is any music since he can sleep anywhere. He moves his pillow to the music room so he can watch you play while he drifts off. Sometimes he sleeps on top of the grand piano.

- He surprises you by performing a duet with you one day, his normally languid motions seeming to transform when his fingers danced across the keys. Turns out he's just lazy. Shocking development... not.

- He likes to wrap his arms around you from behind while you play and rest against you. He whispers in your ear while you play, always trying to get you to mess up. Sometimes it's words he's written to your songs, sometimes it's sweet nothings. Sometimes it's the other things he'd like you to do with those hands.

[howlingday]

Have you seen the studio c sketch the doorstep can you do that with Lancaster?

...I have now.

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The Fool

Okay, okay. It's the end of the date. Here comes the doorstep. Don't panic. You practiced this a hundred times with your team. ...Oh no! It looks like he's heading straight for the door without saying good-night! Don't let it end here! Quickly! Throw a rock at him!

Ruby: (Picks up a rock)

Jaune: (Turns)

Ruby: (Throws it down the hall)

Cardin: OW!

No, no, wait, she's turning around. It's good. You're all good.

Jaune: Uh... Well, this is me.

Okay, now puff out your chest ever so slightly. You are strong. You did at least fifteen push-ups before this date, and you only blacked out for a second.

Jaune: I, uh, had a really nice time tonight, Ruby.

Yeah, you did~.

Jaune: We should definitely do this again sometime.

Oh, yeah! Mama's got game~!

Ruby: Yeah, that'd be cool!

Jaune: Yeah. And maybe we could bring your sister along for a double?

I knew you were after my sister, you slanderous scabbard!

Ruby: Oh, that's not a bad idea. But she already has this thing. She's... dying.

Jaune: O-Oh! I'm sorry to hear that.

Why are you lying?! Quick! Change the subject! Now!

Ruby: So I see dust prices have gone up. That inflation, am I right?

Jaune: Er... Yeah...

Oh my god, he's playing with his keys, just like in that one movie, Hook-Up! Wilt Smithy said that means he wants to kiss you- Wait, or is that only for Faunus girls? ...Oh, what luck! His hair is covering his eye! Gently brush it out of the way.

Jaune: (Blushing, Smiles)

You're as smooth as imported silk, Eagle Eye~. ...Man, I wish people would call me Eagle-Eye! Whatever. Now lean in slowly. ...Oh no, I didn't check my breath before doing this! Back out! Back out! So slow, though, that he doesn't even notice.

Jaune: (Awkwardly shifts)

Nice work, Double E~. ...ACK! Why are there more people at the door?! This is so awkward, I don't know what to do with my hands!

Ruby: (Latches hands to opposite shoulders)

Yeah. This feels natural~.

Ren: ...Good evening, Jaune.

Jaune: Hey, Ren. Nora. Getting back from your date?

Nora: Yeah! (Menacing aura) ISN'T IT JUST SO AWESOME THAT WE JUST SHOWED UP AT THE EXACT. SAME. TIME?

Ooooooh, I am not moving! If she thinks she can edge me out of my good night, she is wrong! Look her in the eyes!

Nora: (Glaring at Ruby)

Ruby: (Glaring at Nora)

Ruby + Nora: (Look away)

Yeah... That's what I thought.

Nora: (Opens arms) I had a great time, Ren~!

Ren: (Extends shake) As did I.

Nora: ...

Ren: ...

Ren: (Pats Nora's head)

Loser.

Ruby: (Extends shake) Good night, Ren.

Ren: (Shakes hand) Good night. (Pass Ruby) We'll meet you inside, Jaune. (Walks inside)

Jaune: (Watches Nora slump behind) Sorry about that, Ruby.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. We're back in business!

Jaune: O-Oh!

Good! Hold the eye contact! Offer him a sincere compliment! Tell him you like his...

Ruby: I like your...

...Say something. Oh, please, say something! Compliment his shoes- Oof! Nevermind! Just say something!

Ruby: ...enthal. I like... Yuri Lowenthal... as an actor.

You... are an idiot.

Jaune: Oh, so do I! I especially love his work as Ben 10 in Alien Force!

Nevermind~! Cue the Final Fantasy victory! Dadada da da da dadada! Boolooloo...

Ruby: (Smoothly makes FF victory poses)

Jaune: (Standing awkwardly to the side)

Wait, is he still talking?!

Ruby: ...

Jaune: Did you..?

Ruby: ...Yeeees?

Jaune: Huh... You're an interesting girl, Ruby.

Interesting good or interesting as in "You belong in the nuthouse"? AGH! I can't take it anymore! Just kiss him! Now! Force eye contact!

Jaune: A-Ah!

Good! Now slowly close in on him. Corner him like you're stalking a rat- No, a sleeping baby- No! That's even worse! That is multiple levels of wrong! Oh, what is wrong with me today?! I can't feel my legs and- Yup, you're blacking out again.

Jaune: (Catches Ruby as she falls on him) Oh... geez...

[ashrodisiac]

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DDLC x Reader

╰┈➤ A SLEEPOVER WITH THE DOKIS :3

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Ashrodisiac's Note: im so sorry that sayori and yuris part r so shorttt :( im starting school tomorrow so yeah my motivation has dug itself 6 feet under 🔥🔥🔥

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MONIKA

╰┈➤ Monika falls asleep leaning on your shoulder, but unfortunately wakes up to Sayori's squeal while watching a horror movie

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You felt something weigh on your shoulder and brush against your cheek lightly. You looked away from the TV screen and saw Monika leaning on you, her eyes shut closed and her mouth slightly agape in a peaceful state. It was quite rare to see her this calm, her being the president and dealing with quite an amount of work. Her bow holding her brown hair in place, but slightly messy.You glanced at the others, Natsuki bringing popcorn to her mouth from the bowl on Yuri's lap every moment she was finished chewing the last one. Yuri's eyes were quite wide in interest as the killing scene came on, looking glued to the TV. Sayori had a pillow tucked under her chin and clutched it to her chest, a seemingly exaggerated reaction coming from her. You then brought your gaze back to Monika. You brushed the stray strands of hair tickling her face away and looked back to the TV, and a haunting tone played. Sayori huddled closer to her pillow, so scared you could practically hear her shallow breaths, the two seemingly unfazed as the tone crescended louder, and eventually ended with a jumpscare. Sayori screamed, jumping up in the couch, swinging her pillow away and hitting the popcorn bowl, sending it flying in the air as Natsuki yelped along with her. Monika jolted awake when you sat up in panic as you watched the scene unfold. It all happened so quickly, the popcorn bowl laying abandoned on the floor with its contents spilling out. Sayori blinked, then laughed nervously. "Uhm..." "You're such a clutz!" Natsuki yelled, huffing out in frustration. "Now we have to clean this up!" Yuri was quiet the whole time, unsure how to react, just sending glances at you awkwardly. "I-I'm sorry! I'll clean this up now!" Sayori apologized, rushing on her knees to pick up the food. Monika glanced at them and sighed, then at you. You could only smile at her exasperated reaction, making her share the same expression quickly. "Was the movie good?" she asked, her bright, emerald eyes seeming like the were lighting up the dark room. "We weren't able to finish it..." "Shame." You heard Natsuki yelling once again at Sayori, and Yuri had stood up to pull Natsuki away. "I need to use the restroom," Monika sighed, then got up from the couch, your shoulder left with a warm feeling where her head rested.

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SAYORI

╰┈➤ Sayori tears up at a hug while you help her clean up the mess

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When Yuri had pulled Natsuki away, Monika in the restroom, you got up and began to help Sayori. She looked up at you with a surprised expression, turning into a grateful one. You noticed tears forming in her eyes and quickly stammered to act. "Hey! D-dont cry! It's not your fault..." She wiped them away with her wrist, her fingers dusted with salt from the popcorn. "I-... I just got super scared and..." "That's alright. That jumpscare scared me too, honestly." She let out a hiccup, and you pulled her in a hug, to which she began to cry even more. It was quite awkward if you were being honest, but at least she felt better, clutching onto you while her tears stained your shirt.

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NATSUKI

╰┈➤ You tell her the impact she had made on Sayori, saying she needed to apologize. It seems she was doing just that, baking cupcakes for her, and you get to get a first try

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When you two had cleaned the floor up, you went to the kitchen to wash your hands and found Natsuki there, carefully squeezing pink frosting on fresh cupcakes, concentration on her face. She jumped in surprise when she heard the faucet turn, water running down. "Did you just try to sneak up on me?" she huffed, wiping her hands on her apron. "What?" you said, taking a soap bar in your palms. "I just came here to wash my hands." You suddenly recalled Sayori crying as you took her in a hug. "Hey, Natsuki." you said. "Sayori got really upset when you yelled at her." "It's her fault she's such a clutz." she muttered. "...I think you should apologize." "Can't you see I'm trying to do just that?" she said in a frustrated tone, finally turning to look at you, irritated. She understood by the huge question mark on your face, that you didn't seem to quite get what she meant. "I'm trying to make cupcakes for her." her voice pitched down lower, softer and less harsh. "Oh," you wiped your hands on the cloth hanging from the fridge door, and was quite surprised when she took a cupcake and plopped it down in your hands. "Here, try one." she said. You took a bite, the taste of strawberry touching your taste buds, and eventually leading you to finishing the whole thing in no time. "You ate the whole thing already!?" she said, surprised, then she leaned on the counter with one hand on her hip. "So, how was it? did it taste good?" With your mouth full, you could only nod with a smile and say with a muffled voice: "Yewsh." Eventually, she brought the tray to the living room, where the three others sat, trying to find another movie. "Wow, these look great, Natsuki!" Monika said, eagerly biting, her palm under her other hand to catch the crumbs. Sayori looked overjoyed as she thanked Natsuki, licking at the frosting like a child who had just gotten their ice cream. Yuri smiled gratefully, "I'm sure these taste heavenly," she complimented, later confirming it when she had tasted it. The tray was empty in just a few moments, Natsuki proudly clearing the place up. Putting a movie that Sayori seemed to like much better, the lights were once again off, appetite satisfied, everyone was huddled on the couch again.

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YURI

╰┈➤ Yuri's bored look gives off that she isn't enjoying the movie...

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But you noticed Yuri looked... unhappy? her chin resting in her palm, her eyes not as wide as when she was watching the horror movie, her full interest not on the movie. You scooted next to her and whispered, "Hey, what's up?" She glanced at you and quickly fixed her posture, red creeping on her face. "Oh! Y/n..." "You seem bored." "Ah," she fiddled with her hands. "It's just that... I was very invested in the horror movie we were watching earlier... I really wanted to finish it, perhaps when I get home." "Ah, I see now." She laughed awkwardly and offered, "Would you like to watch the movie with me later?" "Of course!" she was surprised you had said it with no hesitation whatsoever, but was pleased. She nodded vigorously. "Alright then...!"

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[the-lucia-bay-chronicle]

SALTWATER MELODIES CHAPTER 39

Mila looked back and forth at both of them, mouth flapping silently. “How?” she finally asked.

“We have no idea,” Viktor said. “Probably magic.”

“Magic is not real,” Chris sputtered.

“Sure looks real to me,” Yuri said.

After falling into a magical lagoon during a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse, music students Viktor, Mila, and Yuri find themselves transforming into merfolk whenever they touch water… and considering that they live on the coast, that’s probably going to cause some trouble. Things get even weirder when they discover strange powers that may have bigger effects on their daily lives than they could ever imagine.

Add to the mix a thalassophobic pianist, a marine biologist (possibly cryptozoologist) who might actually be completely insane, and a treasure-hunting Canadian… one thing’s for sure: their lives sure just got a whole lot more interesting.

Start from the beginning HERE / new chapter HERE

Chapter preview under the cut!

Yuuri let himself into Viktor’s office and sat down in the extra chair.

Viktor looked up at his boyfriend, who was holding Vicchan in his arms. “Are you okay?” he asked immediately, standing so he could come around his desk and put a hand on Yuuri’s arm.

“Yurio is still missing,” Yuuri said quietly. “I’m scared something happened to him.”

Viktor hesitated, but knelt down next to Yuuri. “I’ve talked to him,” he admitted.

Yuuri stared at him, shocked. “Is he alright?” he finally asked.

Viktor sighed. “He’s physically okay,” he said. “But… he’s got a lot of stuff going on, and he doesn’t want to go home yet. He might not be happy that I’m telling you this, but I can see how worried you are for him.”

“I just want him to be okay,” Yuuri said, shaking.

“He’s working on it,” Viktor said. “But he wants me to keep his secret for now, because of reasons.”

Yuuri nodded. “Can you pass along a message?” he asked. “Just… that I hope things turn out okay for him.”

“I can absolutely do that,” Viktor promised.

In this chapter: Team Moonchild tries a long-shot solution to fix Yuri's problem, and Viktor gives Yuri some advice.

[katyspersonal]

Damian and Mico cute headcanons 🙏

☁️ Damian would be 'fatherly' (or motherly? xd) partner for Mico, as he is somewhat older and is quite mature and more stable emotionally. Micolash could really find the most comfort in collected partner that could calm him down. Micolash can be an intense person! He had quite emotional problems, PTSD and nightmares even before the cosmic horrors, but Damian naturally would want to hold a person like this and tell them it will all be okay.

🐚 On the other hand, Damian's softness and caring attitude leaves him vulnerable for anxiety episodes. He has to watch all these darn kids go insane and is powerless to pull them back! But whereas Damian is very stoic person that is good at suppressing such feelings to be the "strong one" in any company, Micolash is a person he can open up about this vulnerable side to. Mico knows a lot about herbs and meds, and is able to make good tea, incense and other stuff to calm the nerves. So, he will take care of Damian, always able to identify when Damian is at his mental limit and not acting as his usual self. No one else is able to see past Damian's poker face like that! x)

☁️ They actually happen to share a lot of skills and knowledge. Both can cook well and love doing that, both love animals and can take care of them (sweet simpler times BEFORE Micolash would start switching heads of crows and dogs with one another ;-;), both have advanced medical skills, all that. Damian used to keep the vivarium at Byrgenwerth and using his biology knowledge to help with studying weird plantlife and fauna, but Micolash was a rare case when Damian had almost nothing to teach him...?

🐚 Them both being so similar in their life skills would make it not certain who does what chores, so they'd have to decide whose turn it is now through playing a game (from rock-paper-scissors to chess)! EXCEPT for cleaning. This one is always on Damian because Micolash is too lost in thoughts to watch his surroundings x)

☁️ Micolash would soon surpass Damian in his skills though, becoming way more advanced in both medicine and arcane. In my "official" timeline at some point the dynamic would slightly shift to Damian being more like a butler/bodyguard/assistant than a 'dad'! You might remember me depicting Damian helping Micolash to dress up for an event or kissing his hand. He is to Micolash what Yurie is to Rom, but he would not mind. In the 'nothing bad happened and everyone lives' or 'modern' AU, Damian would just straight up end in this role, taking care of Micolash's room, meals and schedule, whereas Micolash would be that wonky scientist type always too into his research to remember his basic needs.

🐚 Basically, they have potential for* both* very equal and supportive relationship and for more clearly distributed 'roles'. Which way it shifts just depends on how interested Micolash would be in healing and simple life pleasures, I bounce between two versions of this dynamic for this reason!

☁️ Perhaps not very 'cute' one, but Micolash would be rather possessive over Damian, feeling very uneasy if Damian gives a lot of attention to someone else. At least a couple of times, he pulled Damian away from someone that also needed his care and attention. This is usually the subject of their fights. Micolash becomes a LOT like a little baby when he gets jealous, just... straight up the vibe of a son of a single mother that will be upset if she tries to date someone because he wants her attention just to himself. Abandonment issues, man. I'd say although this is unhealthy, it is sort of... bittersweet reason for the fights? Sometimes Damian would manage to reassure Micolash that he is still the most loved person for him and he'd get to him as soon as he'd help that other friend/student/whatever. While waiting for Damian to be "all his" again, Micolash would become even more aloof than usual, spending the entire wait time making something nice for Damian (like a cake, a drawing, sewing him some cute shirt, etc). Not just for the sake of Damian, but for his own too, as that'd feel like connection while being separated.

🐚 They really love sea shells, both of them. If they could go to the beach properly, they'd collect a lot of them. And end up trashing their house with them, too, because none of them would have the heart to not hoard -_-" Collecting cool rocks is their second favourite thing. Basically, their 'dates' tend to be going on adventure somewhere to collect various wonders of nature! They legit need someone more reasonable to stop them and understand they do not need that much stuff hoarded xD

☁️ They have mismatched sleep schedules, like, very much so. So since there is a problem with going to bed at the same time, they read each other books before sleep! Damian will read him various stories, and Micolash would read him creepy ass scientifical research papers on experiments, surgery etc. Damian still sleeps like a baby tho because what matters is that Mico sounds genuinely excited and is sharing something he loves with him xD

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Thank you for the ask!

[lynnieos]

Minomafu

FUCK IM SO SORRY FOR MAKING YOU WAIT

Minomafu is a fun ship oooo

Okay so I imagine that minori would be the first one to gain feelings but they're really slight yk

I'm not too sure about how they would get closer... maybe minori takes an interest in joining archery (totally not mafuyu related/s) and mafuyu shows her the ropes? And mafuyu asks her about some things, maybe to make some small talk, and miori eventually talks about wanting to be an idol, and how it's her dream, how she won't give up on it no matter how many times she fails, no matter what or who thinks she can't or shouldnt do it. And that gives mafuyu a lot to think about.

Minori and mafuyu are just parallels for days. The familiarity with failure VS the idea of anything less than perfection being unimaginable. Holding onto your dreams with an iron grip VS forgetting you had a dream in the first place. Sun and moon. Idk man I haven't read any mmj or niigo event stories so I could be wrong

Mafuyu is horribly and irrevocably in love with minori and she doesn't realize it for the longest time lmao. I love oblivious to her feelings mafuyu can you tell. She never stops talking about minori. Like ever. She mentions that she tripped over her own feet randomly in the hall or when the vending machine ate her coins without giving her what she wanted and how she shred with mafuyu. Ena is sick of her shit by the end of it honestly

Mizuki and Haruka had to step in to get these to idiots together by "accidentally" missing an outing and making them spend 1 on 1 time together

Anyway dating hcs

Minori love love LOVES running her fingers through mafuyu's hair, it's so soft and silky and mafuyu also enjoys it cause minori is so gentle with her hair (unlike mafumom)

Minori's parents are so supportive and earnest that it almost made mafuyu a little uncomfortable because of how not used she is to unconditional love. They treat her like a daughter and she Does Not Know How To Handle It (its okay they work through it)

Mafuyu is very heavy handed with the affection (in her own way) and minori combusts at ANY affection. You can imagine what their early relationship is like from that fact

Minori likes doing sappy coupley things with mafuyu but she's normally too shy to ask :< mafuyu is oblivious as fuck so Mizuki and Haruka have to intervene once again -_- Haruka encourages minori to be more honest with how she feels and Mizuki (with enas help) essentially grab mafuyu by the shoulders and say "COMMUNICATE YOU FOOL." Problem solved :D

On the subject of coupley shit minori and mafuyu have matching necklaces that make a heart :D

Mafuyu gets a lot of cute accessories from minori as a gift and while she doesn't normally like stuff like that she wears them everywhere all the time because they're from minori. Level 100 simp

Mafuyu just kisses minori smack dab on the lips sometimes randomly and minori has a mini heart attack every time

I like them. Yuri

[justicekiy]

잘 자다

Jal Jada (Sleep Well)

I got the late shift at the library again. It didn’t matter to me since I needed to study. I don’t know why I’ve chosen a business course. When I really love books. But both of my parents were entrepreneurs and were involved with my admissions to their Alma mater. I didn’t want to disappoint them.

I’m making my roundabouts around each book corner, stalking each bookshelf. I almost jumped out of my skin when I see a boy who looked young in the face but his body showed my age. Maybe even older. With his slouched posture, it was hard to tell exactly his age. But given the piles of books around him, he was at least old enough to attend college.

I went in to get a closer look. His eyes seemed calm behind his closed eye lids. His head hung low from mid-read on an Economics book. His face looked soft, I was almost tempted to touch it. His hand stopped me. Then my heart almost dropped. When his eyes fluttered open, I was staring into the deepest brown eyes.

“Sorry to disturb you but we are closing,” I managed to say.

“Don’t apologize. I’m the one who dozed off,” he responded. He hadn’t let go of my hand yet, but I decided to pull away.

“You need help putting away any books?” I offered. It was my job after all, as a student librarian.

He looked down at his surroundings and then shook his head. “No, I got it. I’ll be out of your way soon.”

I bowed. “Okay. Enjoy the rest of your night.”

I got up from where I was kneeling and started to walk away.

“Hey,” he called. I stopped midway and turn back to face him. “You’re in my Economics class, right?”

I blinked. Yeah, I was. I didn’t think he would know that, though. “Yes, I sit a few rows behind you.”

He chuckled as I see his dimples form on other side. “I knew I recognized you. Your name is Krin Ayama right? Third year?”

I nod. “Yes.”

“Well, Krin. Nice to meet you, officially. My name is Yuri Jeong.”

That I already knew. But it was interesting that he introduced himself so formally.

“Pleased to meet your acquaintance Mr. Jeong.”

He groans. “Stop. No Mr. Jeong. Just Yuri, okay?”

He must get tired of being called that. His family had the Jeong Enterprises to look after. A multi-million dollar company. They had their hands in pretty much everything. The food business… clothing business… art….stocks. Basically if you wanted a successful start in corporation world, Jeong Enterprises were the way to go.

“Okay,” I replied. “Yuri then.”

He gets up and my eyes widen to his heightened stance. He was taller than me. It became more transparent the closer he got. He stopped only a few inches in front of me.

“식사하셨나요?” He asked in Korean. I only just transferred here from the States so my Korean was kind of rusty.

“I’m sorry, my Korean isn’t all that well. I just transferred from the States due to my parents relocating,” I replied. Why was I telling him all this?

He chuckles, again. It was slowly becoming a habit of his. “I asked if you’ve eaten.”

I thought about the cheese and crackers I had to sustain me until the end of my shift. I knew it wouldn’t be enough to hold, but I didn’t know what he wanted from me. “I haven’t.”

Then he smiles widely. “Good. Let’s get something after, okay?”

After? My shift? He hadn’t planned on waiting another two hours had he? I shook my head rapidly. “No, it’s really okay. I have snacks at my desk. I’ll be fine.” But my stomach started saying otherwise. Embarrassed, I grab my chest and almost start to run. His hand grabbed me from leaving.

“Wait here,” he said. Then he proceeded to leave. He left his book bag and pile on books. I don’t know where he went but I had a pretty good feeling he was coming back. So I waited. I settled down in the spot he was in and started rustling through his books. There were some pretty advanced materials in here, but I guess I could not be surprised. He was a Jeong after all. When he finally came back, I had a book in my hand I almost dropped. He held up two egg sandwiches from the convenience store. And one large drink. Did he expect us to share it? He dropped next to me and pushed one of the sandwiches at me. I took it and he looked at me until I unwrapped it and was about halfway through the sandwich. I glanced and he smiled, pushing the drink at me now. I bowed and took it to wash the sandwich down. It was carbonated milk. I only had it once or twice before I left the States. For some reason, this flavor was really good. I looked at the ingredients. I couldn’t understand the characters written, but it looked like a peach picture on the front.

“Thank you,” I said after we both finished our meal.

He held up his hand. “No need to thank me. You wouldn’t have lasted until work was over, right?”

I sighed before nodding. But he was right. I skipped dinner for studying, too. We had a big exam coming up soon. “Actually… I was hoping I can ask you something,” he continued. I stopped from drinking to give him my full attention. “Do you think you could help tutor me?”

I was staring in disbelief. Why would he need me to do that? His grades seem far more better than mine. “I’m not sure why you would want my help.”

“You’re good at equations right? And the formulas?”

“Well… yes.”

“That’s why. You seem to respond a lot faster to them than me. I’ve always been more of a concept oriented type.” I really couldn’t believe Yuri Jeong of all people were asking for my help for our Economics class. I was speechless. He continued to try to get me to agree. “In return, I’ll help you with your Korean?”

I wasn’t expecting all of this. It caught me off guard. But, it seemed harmless. In the end, we would be helping out each other right?

“Okay.” I agreed.

“Great!” He grabbed the drink from my hand and started to down it. I turned away trying not to think about the fact we just indirectly kissed. “And for your first lesson. Okay is 좋아요.”

“좋아요?” I wasn’t sure about the pronunciation but his mouth curling up proved to me that it sounded correct.

“WOW, that’s pretty accurate!” He laughed. “Are you sure you hadn’t spoken Korean before?”

“I took a couple courses in high school but it had been all forgotten when I moved out here.” Again, why was I being so transparent with him?

His multi-colored eyes shift over to me as he hands the half-empty drink back. I stare. He stares. And I ended up drinking after him, again.

“I wonder….” He whispers, glancing over my lips now. “What it would be like to do that, for real?”

“Huh?” I look up from the drink and his lips were only a few inches from mine. My heart starts to pick up speed. He inches more as I backed up and hit my head against the bookcase.

He laughs then backs away to give us breathing room. I don’t know why but the thought of him kissing me, scared me half to death. I wasn’t good with romance. And I never even bothered to have relationships. It was futile. Instead, books were the one place I could receive all the romance I wanted. The real life world just didn’t appeal to me. So…. why? Why did I almost let him do it?

“괜찮으세요?” He asked me. I nodded off of instinct. “You understood me?”

“No,” I confessed. “I just used contexts.”

His grin keeps forming. “You keep surprising me, Ayama.”

“Yeah,” I agreed. “You too.”

He reached up to pat my head. I hadn’t expected him to be so openly passionate. The Yuri I knew a few weeks ago seemed to brush the world off. Like no one else mattered. But having a meal with him, showed me a Yuri entirely different.

“Should we study in your room?”

The question caught me off guard. I hadn’t thought about this when I agreed to help him. But the library was closed, officially. And he could probably get in trouble if he didn’t leave soon. I’m surprised the security guard hasn’t spotted us. But we were on the second floor and he never came up here.

“Okay,” I replied. At this point, I don’t know what I’m saying. But the thought of him in my room didn’t seem to scare me, entirely.

“Great,” He gets up and puts the leftover books on the cart. “I should get going then. Here- give me your arm,” Once I stood and held out my arm, he grabbed a marker from his bag. He wrote near my left wrist. “This is my personal number, Krin. Call me when you’re done with your shift.”

I nod rapidly like an annoying bobble head. I realized my problem after him leaving. I couldn’t say no to him. Yuri kept just pulling me in and I was gravitating toward his orbit. I held my wrist close a bit after we parted ways. I can’t believe I really wanted him to stay. I shook my head and hid his number under my sleeve. I gathered his books and put them back on the right shelving.

The rest of my shift seemed awfully long. No matter how much I tried to focus, my mind drift off to Yuri. I wondered if he was really waiting for me. I wondered whether he would judge all my things. I never had a boy in my room before this. I never understood what the proper etiquette meant. But it was just studying. And people in general did this kind of thing all the time. I had nothing to be nervous about. It was just the multi-millionaire prodigy that asked my help to study. I groaned, plopping my head on the desk. I saw the security guard rustle in his sleep but he nodded off back in his chair.

I was hopeless. And it was because of Yuri Jeong.

I left for home in a hurry. I don’t know why my legs wanted to sprint throughout campus so badly. Maybe it was because I needed to know. I needed to know if he was really there. Waiting for me. Once I made it on my hallway floor, there was nobody waiting. I blew out air loudly. I’m such an idiot, I thought. Of course-he would not wait for you. You didn’t even call him. I looked at my arm with the smudging numbers and wiped away the rest. It was better for things to stay that way. I closed my door and almost shrieked when I saw Yuri press up on my bed. He was lying there sideways with his leg propped up against the other. He had his head in a book already… it looked like some notes he drawn up.

He looked up and smirked. “Took you long enough, Ayama.”

I looked around for forced entry. Nothing. “How’d- how are you here?”

He held outward to show Valeria’s badge. “I may have paid your roommate for access. She said she wasn’t coming back for the night, anyways.” He closes the book and hops up to get a closer look at me. I glanced at him not knowing what he was looking for, but he then forms a smile. “식사하셨나요?”

“No,” I replied and his eyes widened. I ignored his happy face plastered as I responded correctly. I didn’t want him to distract me for long. I push past him and set my books down. “But we should study now. I don’t want you here all night.”

“No?” He chuckles then leans in to touch my face. “Maybe tell that to your eyes next time.”

“You can’t charm me out of this,” I blinked away as I stated. I didn’t want him to get any closer than he already was.

“So you think I’m charming, Ayama?”

“I think…” his face seemed to never give me breathing room now. I cleared my throat. “I think we are both going to fail if you keep horsing around.”

He groans. “Okay fine. If you quit sounding like my mom.” He finally clears some moving room between us as he mumbling to himself. “What is she? 80?”

“Anyways,” I ignored him. “We should start with formula A then work around the others.”

His chocolate moons lowered. He was glued in to the pre-exam now. It seems his whole body tenses up. I hadn’t noticed the complexion his eyes really had. Not until his eyes landed on the paper. They morphed into two different colors. One brown and one green. I had a theory about Yuri’s eyes. It changed every time he was nervous or excited. That…. vexed me. But I saw he wasn’t lying. He really did hate solving formulas. I eased back a bit to know he actually needed me. I felt a little pride. Something Yuri isn’t good at, is something I was.

“Okay,” he says after finishing the formula for the third time in a row. “This has to be it …. Or I’m dead.”

I rolled my eyes and looked over his answers. I checked mine. It was correct. I almost shrieked in his ear, but refrained. “You got it right.”

“Really?” He grabs the paper with pure excitement. He looks over mine and his answers, held up at the same time. “WHOA! I really got it.”

“Now it should be easy for the other formulas. Just keep adding on the new set of rules.”

“Ayama, you earned this.” He drops everything and leans me against the bottom of my bed rest. His lips brushed against mine, then he gently pushes on them. I closed my eyes and completed the kiss. I was in shock. I don’t even know how my mind felt, my body just reacted. His warmth, his touch, his voice. I was lost in it all.

When I finally did pull away, his eyes flickered back to the deepest brown. His gaze never left me.

“Why?”

Yuri laughs his ass off. “Why I’d kissed you?” His fingers fan through his hair quickly. Never thought I’d see him get flustered. Ever. “I don’t know… but I didn’t hate it.”

I didn’t know how to respond to that. It was be merely embarrassing if I told him that was my first kiss. Ever. I turned to my notebook and looked away from his captivating eyes.

“Ayama,” he calls. I refused to turn back. He takes my notebook out of my hands and forces me to look at him now. “Did I make you uncomfortable?”

“No,” I fired. And he backed up at my volume. I shook my head. “It was just…. It was my first kiss, that’s all.” Again I really hate the transparency I have around him.

He really scoffed. “I don’t believe that.”

“It’s true. I just never liked someone before …to do that with.”

His ever changing eyes almost beamed my head off. Flickering from brown to green. I slipped up yet again. His smile creeps back up as he leans in. “You like me?”

I smacked his head gently. “You already know the answer to that.”

“No-I need to hear you say it.” He stared down at me.

I sighed. What was wrong was me? I really wanted to give him what he wanted in this moment. “I like you, Yuri Jeong.”

His smile widens more at the phrase. “Good. Now go out with me, Erin Ayama.”

“No,” I said flatly.

“Why not?”

“I don’t do relationships.”

“You just told me you never had one, though.”

“That isn’t the point.”

“Then, what is?” His eyebrows creased. He really seemed upset by this. I could tell the way his eyes clouded over into darkness. He wasn’t happy with my answer.

“I only agreed to help you study.”

“So? What’s so bad about agreeing to go out with me now?”

I couldn’t tell him I was terrified. Love …. Relationships… they never work. It was a business transaction between my parents. The only reason they stay together was because of me.

“You barely know me, Yuri.”

“So I’ll learn.”

“Can’t you just let this go?”

“No,” he protested, almost whined if I didn’t know any better. “I can’t because… well it’s you, Erin.”

“What does that even mean?”

He chuckled softly. “A lot…. You mean a lot.”

“I don’t know…” I chewed my inner cheek rapidly. He was slowly wearing me down, but there was still something stopping me.

“Look- I’ll make you a deal, okay?” He said, appearing to the critical side of me. “One date. Tonight. You hate it? You will never hear me ask you out again.” I almost protested but he held his finger up to my lips, stopping me. “ I’m not done- if you love it…. then I’m afraid you’re stuck with me, Ayama.”

I scratched my nose, removing his hold on me. I can’t believe I was even considering any of this. But I would be lying if I said Yuri Jeong didn’t intrigue me. No, it was more than that. I was infatuated. Slightly.

“Fine. One date.”

He smirks. “Great. And I know just the place. Let’s go.”

My mouth dropped at the black tinted Tesla that pulled up in front of my building. I looked around to make sure no one in my hall could recognize me from getting in. I didn’t want this to be a whole thing. I was already receiving a lot of missed text messages from Valeria’s impulsive bubbling. I sighed as I closed my phone, I should have just turned it off. I knew she would not stop until she got answers.

The window rolls down and Yuri screams, “Ayama! Will you go out with me?!”

I rushed in the car and shut the door. I almost strangled him for not closing his mouth sooner. “Shut up! You want the whole girls’ dormitory to know you’re out here?”

He smirks, devilish. “So?”

I push him and told him to keep his eyes front. “Drive before I change my mind.”

“Ah, Ayama! Let’s have some fun!” He shook my shoulder before pulling off.

We pulled up to an abandoned arcade. The parking lot was cracked and full of smaller pot holes. The doorway was rusted with debris and the graffiti writing was everywhere. This had to be a joke. I turned to Yuri and he was already unbuckling his seat belt. Once I followed him out, hiding my confusion, he clicked a button on his key fob and his Tesla parked on its own in this hidden garage on the side of the building.

“Come on, this way,” Yuri says as he grabs my arm reluctantly. I was getting use to him reaching out for me every time I was around. I was tense, but I told my shoulders to relax the closer we got to the door.

“You see the abandoned building too, right?” I asked, just to confirm I wasn’t hallucinating.

He smiles slightly before lifting this hidden key pad and pressing a series of numbers, then patterns? Then … sequencing tiles. What the hell is he bringing me to? If I didn’t know any better, I would have thought he was gonna reveal a mafia drug trade. Or a spy division. But… I did know better. And I knew Yuri Jeong. He wouldn’t be apart of either. Once the keypad was cleared and blinked green rapidly, there was a whooshing sound to the doorway, it opened sideways. Another cascade. The inside revealed a place that was no where near abandoned. It was an underground high resolution virtual reality gamer club. There were people already playing on virtual-reality machines that Illuminated in front of their covered up eyes. And there was rows of them. I walked in almost immediate. I didn’t even realize I broke away from Yuri until his laughter was coming up behind me.

“Scared yet?” He teased.

I almost tripped over my own feet from looking around so much. There was some expensive equipment. So many consoles that were displayed. The neon and clean look made us look like we stepped into another universe. There was a bar and a lounge area. The seats were lit up with neon cushions too. They looked like splattered paint clouds.

“How did you know?” I asked him, turning around to see his expression. His eyebrow raised to give off an aloof look.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about, Ayama.”

“Bullshit, Yuri. You found out I played video games …. professionally. Who could have-“ then I sighed, and closed my eyes answering my own question. “I’m gonna kill Val.”

He breaks and chuckles as his arm wraps around my shoulders. “To be frank, I would’ve found out either way. Val just made it easier for me.” Then he nudged at the virtual chair that was grabbing the most attention from the crowd. “Care to give it a go?”

I looked at it, curious. “What is it?”

“It’s called Blackout. It’s actually the most popular virtual game we have. I’m pretty sure you can get an idea why.”

“What’s the maximum bpm for the amount played?”

He looked at me, almost in awe. “182 bpm was the highest. Well… before he passed out.”

“Tough break,” I grinned, slightly. I was confident enough to beat that and not be close to loosing conscious. But I didn’t know if I should do it. I made a promise to my parents that this life was behind me. They found it trivial. I found it wildly exquisite.

“What do you say, Ayama?” He egged on. “Ready to flirt with danger?”

I snorted. “Didn’t take you as a gamer, Jeong.” He frowned at the last name, I ignored his look. “But I’ll sit this one out.”

“Funny, didn’t take you as a quitter, Ayama.” He shrugged and moved forward. “Well, all the more reason to watch me shine.”

“Step aside, step aside, VIP player coming in the fold.” The intercom blasted overhead. I looked up to notice a tinted screen with people walking around in this clear chamber. That must be the powerhouse where all the security is been held. Of course, they had to look out for hackers with all this heavy equipment around.

“Try not to fall too behind,” Yuri teased as he clips my chin upward before he threw his jacket across the railing. He jumped over shortly after. The crowd made a swift move out of his way as he daps almost everyone he passes. I realized… in that moment, Yuri Jeong was a bit of a show-off. By then, the massive blacken leather chair was cleared and he plopped his happy ass right in the seat. There were wiring that floated around and came across his arms. I didn’t notice before… but he had several tattoos on each arm. I couldn’t make out the pictures from where I was standing, but it seems to only stop before his elbows. The projector behind him shined as a white screen came down. It played some eerie music before going into the main screen. The crowd was losing it. The title, Blackout, slammed on the board and Yuri’s avatar appeared. He looked like a clone. The avatar collected all his features… perfectly.

The intercom chimed back in. “Alright, gamers. You know the rules. No one goes past the railing while the player in combat mode. And everyone- back up will you? I know he’s a superstar, but can he get some breathing room … please?”

I chuckled at the annoyance the announcer was having. But everyone listened. I tried to push a bit forward to still see. Once I got a clearer picture, I leaned against the rail and watch Yuri take everyone on an adventure.

“Game cleared. Yuri Jeong newest high score with 12,457,365 kills. He still ranks number one. He was centered at 152 bpm.”

I saw Yuri covered in sweat, though. His brown eyes are a hazy gaze when they finally found me amongst the crowd. He was still trying to catch his breath as the wiring was removed from his skin. He flexed his wrists as he tried to gain feeling back into them. I don’t know why, but I was hooked on every movement he did.

He got up and ignored everyone giving him praise now. He made a B line for me. I already knew what he was going to ask.

I smiled as we both asked it. “식사하셨나요?”

Then he laughed after he threw his jacket over my shoulders. “Okay, smart ass. Let’s go. Date isn’t over yet.”

“Bummer,” I pretended to be sad about it.

“Ayama…. Don’t toy with me.” He peered to me as we made our exit a different way. When we reached the garage, his Tesla beeped and pulled up to the sideway entrance. “You’re having fun and you know it.”

I made a face and got in the car without responding. Of course I was having fun. I had no idea Korea was a place that had a gaming world like this. I was really trying to refrain from going back to the old me.

We pulled up to a quiet sushi lounge. He parked the car and sat there silently. I almost unbuckled my seat belt until I saw his face.

“Yuri, what’s wrong?”

“Blackout,” he mumbles. Then he looks up at me. “I own it. All of it. Away from my family’s company.”

“Oh.” Oh?! I had no idea he was also the owner of such a clever hideout. Now I understood the secrecy. His family would probably tear it down if they ever found out. I got what he was trying to ask me. “Don’t worry, I won’t say anything.”

“I’m sorry to put you in a weird spot. But I wanted to show you a part of my world. I knew…. you would love it.”

“I did.”

His head snapped upward, he blinked and his eyes rested at the brown and green again. “Really?”

“I wouldn’t lie to you, Yuri. I think it’s really cool what you’re doing with that place.”

“Cool enough for you to go back there? As a player?”

I sighed, I couldn’t really think about gaming. Not right now. “Let’s go eat.”

“Okay, Ayama.” He didn’t argue with me this time. As I turned to open my car door, Yuri offered me his hand. I didn’t know he ran to beat me on purpose. But, it was cute. Either way, I couldn’t stop myself from clasping against his chilled hand.

When we get our table, it’s a booth that is somewhat secluded. The snow started to fall gently against the window cell. I looked out to see the streets being slowly covered in a white, fluffy blanket. When I turned back around, Yuri was staring at me.

“What? Do I have something on my face?” I began to reach for my cheek, but he grabbed my hand.

“No, I just- I was thinking about the first time I saw you.” Yuri explained. “You probably don’t remember- but we bumped into each other the first day of school. I still have that coffee stain on the jacket I wore.”

My eyes widened. “That was you?”

He leans back, chuckling. “Yes. You were in such a hurry on the first day. You never looked up at me. But, I knew then…” Yuri places his hand across the table, neatly. “I had to know you.”

“I’ll pay for you dry cleaning,” I blurted out. I blinked. I knew that wasn’t the point he was making, but the embarrassment continued to rise.

“Ayama…” Yuri sighs my name out before turning to the window. “I don’t need any dry cleaning-I need for you to agree to go out with me.”

“좋아요.” I responded, his head rushed back to my face. I think we were both seeing if that was the right answer. He didn’t respond in the traditional sense. Yuri got up from his seat and leaned down towards me. He places his hands on the sides of my cheek and mushed his lips on me. I didn’t tense up this time. My mouth was learning his. I let myself get lost in him, touching me once again. I noticed how soft his lips truly were as they added more pressure. He opened his mouth smoothly, gliding my tongue into his. It was so much heat between our motions. I felt like the kiss lasted for hours. We were so wrapped up in each other, we hadn’t realize a waiter clearing their throat for our attention.

“Should I come back another time?”

Yuri scooted next to me, sitting down. He smiled at the waiter “No, we’re ready.”

After we finished eating, Yuri Jeong dropped me off back off at my dormitory. I got out and walked forward. I hesitated. I didn’t want to leave him just yet. Then I remembered Valeria wasn’t coming back tonight. I didn’t know if I could ask him, but when I turned back, he was already looking at me.

“Want to come up?” I asked, shyly.

His eyes changed to a glistening green, as he showed his teeth. “I’ll go park the car.”

I waited in my dorm, pacing. This was the first night I would have … with a boy in my room. First ever to sleepover. I didn’t know how to feel. I was excited, but a little worried. When there was a knock, I stopped walking midway.

I cleared my throat. “Come in.”

Yuri Jeong opened and closed the door in a swift manner. He chuckled as he noticed my awkward position. “You look scared, Ayama. Trust me- I won’t do anything you aren’t comfortable with.”

“I know. That’s not why I-,” then I shook my head. “Forget it.”

“I would like to kiss you again, though.”

“You would?”

Then Yuri walks so close to me, my heart almost fell through my chest. “Yes, 키스 해줘.” My stomach started to flutter and this time, I wrapped my arms around his shoulders. I tilted my head toward him, waiting for the impact. But he didn’t move. He just froze like he was studying my face. Then his fingers brush against my lips. I gasped. I didn’t expect his fingers to feel so good. “Okay, now I’m ready.”

I kissed him. He picks me up and sat me on the bed. I didn’t want that to break my concentration, but man… he was making it hard for me not to notice every move his hands made, brushing against me. I peeled his jacket off him and he reluctantly followed my lead. When the jacket fell, we figured that was the perfect time to come up from air.

“We will go slow, okay?” Yuri breathed out between kisses across my face. “Let me know when to stop.”

I just nod. I didn’t think my words would be relevant in this moment. I just knew… I wanted him. Badly.

“Yuri?”

“예?”

“Don’t stop.”

His emeralds dazzled in surprise. But he started to slowly peel off my clothing one by one. My shirt went first. He left trail of kisses in the middle of my arm as it wrapped around his neck. He pulled me off the bed and now buried me into the wall. The rush sent my heart racing but I couldn’t get a chance to feel it. I was aware of every moment Yuri hands stopped and started on me. I don’t know how we ended up on the couch but he chose this moment to slide his milk hands down my thighs, removing my pants. Then went for what was underneath. His hands found a clever way to connect with me. I jolted back in the couch in disbelief. He was really touching me… I think - I almost forgot to breathe. The tingling started to weigh over. And then he swirled in circular motions, his fingers were really working me. I closed my eyes for a bit.

“Hey, none of that Ayama.” Yuri warned, my eyes popped opened directly at him. He stares into me, hungrily. “You will look at me the whole way.”

I couldn’t resist his command. I was under his spell, entirely. So I stared Yuri while he continued to finger me. I was starting to instinctively feel the switches of his fingers. The pacing between them. Each time heightened. Each movement weighed as our eyes were locked in this eccentric dance. I knew when he finally sped up, I was done for. My body felt weightless when I finally did climax against his hand. He drags my juices across his plumped lips.

“I really been wondering how good you tasted since …” His eyes rolled back after confirming. “Since I laid eyes on you.”

“Then do it.” I stated, still scrambling from the last encounter. “Taste me, Yuri.”

He chuckles silently and continues to licks his fingers. His tongue snakes out before he looks back at me, exposed. “Ayama…. that’s an interesting look you’re making. But I don’t want to keep taking advantage of you.”

“그렇게 …해주세요…” I whispered. I knew that got his attention sure enough. His head tilted slightly before it was buried inside me now. I wasn’t finding it no where enough. I wanted him to feel me in every way he wanted. His tongue slowly pushed against me and my hips went forward to match his rhythm. The currency was unbearable but I wasn’t afraid. Being with him this way seemed like floating clouds around a hailing storm. The contrast of electric currents eventually weighed my body into completion. We were both left heavily breathing and Yuri reached over into his jacket and held up a golden wrapper.

“Can I?” Yuri almost sounded desperate. I bit my lip before he kissed me off.

“Yes,” I said, breathless. He gets up to drop his pants and I noticed his black Calvin’s hugging his package. My eyes widen at the size but I was also getting impatient. I hadn’t notice how much I was craving him until now. “Yuri?”

He hugged my face after he finished wrapping. “I’ll take care of you, Ayama. Don’t worry.” He moved me to my bed and I started to feel more at ease. I don’t know if it was soften pillows or the cotton sheets against our skins, but Yuri leading me into new territory wasn’t so scary. He laid me back so gently as he came down on top of me. He grasped my thigh up and around him. He began to sink into me. I braced myself. It was so much resistance at first, but afterwards… my body started to feel so complete. Yuri Jeong was fully inside my body. Our bodies musically collided in between. He covered every spot that was lacking. I held every temperament he was feeling. It felt so freeing…. from so much craving. Our pace sped up as we desperately wanted to be each other’s release.

“더 빠르게…. 더 빠르게….. 더 빠르게.” Yuri said in my ear over and over. Even though I couldn’t understand his words clearly, my body just reacted to whatever he wanted. We both went into overdrive until he collapsed on top of me. Yuri’s hair drenched my chest with sweat but I couldn’t care. I ended up caressing his hair back and forth as his eyes slightly closed.

Moments passed, we laid like that for awhile. Until he pulled completely out, to clean everything up. When he came back from the bathroom, his briefs were back on again. He jumped into bed with me as I shrieked a little. He wrapped his inked arms around me as he pulled me close. I snuggled my nose against his chest. I gotten use to his close breath.

“괜찮?” Yuri’s voice trailed over me.

“예.”

“잘 자다, Ayama.”

“잘 자다, Yuri.”

[mainssure]

The way to the woods

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I enjoyed this because it provided a more complex picture of how the characters were feeling and interacting. The point-of-view switches back and forth between characters as you progress. Most of the game is just following the story of Maddie, Tara, and the companions they meet along the way. I like to think of it more as a mini-series played out on my Switch. There are very few choices to be made, and they lead to just a handful of endings. Gameplay Because being in a cabin in a spooky forest is the best vacation spot. The Nintendo eShop description gives more away, but I enjoyed playing it so much without spoilers that I prefer not to spoil too much here. What and who they find there will change their lives forever. Maddie decides to make one last show with Tara, and they travel to the small town of Eysenfeld. Maddie is ready to move on to something new, a decision that Tara doesn’t like. Maddie and Tara are best friends who work together on a vlog covering paranormal events. This title checked a lot of boxes for me, so without any further delay, let’s take a look! Story How else was I to block out the spooky sounds!

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Review code used with many thanks to Sekai Games!Īfter taking a dip in the ocean for my past couple of reviews, I moved on to the paranormal woodlands of the Yuri visual novel Heart of the Woods. We do not change review scores on Noisy Pixel as the score is based on our experience with the game, but we just wanted to be clear of the issue.Developers | Publishers: Studio Élan, Ratalaika Games | Sekai Games Higher-end SD Cards are said to not have this problem, but it’s best to run the game from internal memory to avoid crashes. : The crashes in the game seemed to be caused by how the engine handles asset distribution from an SD Card.

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However, if you want to play Heart of the Woods, the PC version is a better way to experience it. The story and characters are really enjoyable, and the game deserved more care and polish for its console debut. It’s a shame the Switch version of Heart of the Woods has so many issues and offers a generally poor experience. However, even those have some problems, as the large text size is what it normally should have been, and when I tested self-voicing, it was way too low and noisy. This includes audio cues (telling which track and sound effects are playing), two text sizes, OpenDyslexic font, image descriptions, and self-voicing for the non-voiced moments. One nice aspect of the game is that it includes some accessibility options. Having to touch and hold choices feels weird and takes away the illustrations that accompany these moments. Even the menu can sometimes take a while to accept the player’s input on the touch screen. It’s easy to notice when the game changes perspectives between characters, as the sequence takes too long before the player has control again. Even though it’s not particularly lengthy (around six hours), this is the game that crashed the most out of all Switch titles I’ve played, which happened almost once every hour.īesides that, some of the animations and transitions have a noticeable slowdown. The most egregious is that the game crashes frequently. The interface is basic, giving it a real indie appeal, but the real issue is the Switch version manages to have big performance issues. On the other hand, the soundtrack has multiple tracks that enhance the ambiance, but they could have been used better in some scenes. When it comes to the backgrounds, a specific area deep in the woods is impressive, but the others aren’t really interesting. She does a great job at making them expressive and fitting to the story. On the visual side, Heart of the Woods has character designs and illustrations by Rosuuri. However, I should point out that several typos and general text mistakes weren’t fixed for the new release. The girls experience growth by interacting with others while facing their shortcomings, fears, and insecurities. There are four main characters (Maddie, Tara, Morgan, and Abigail), and the story plays through all of their perspectives, with more of an emphasis on Maddie. The narrative develops in interesting ways, mixing supernatural elements, romance, and drama.

[snowywrites]

DDLC Love Language Headcanons

note: these are just my opinions! if you wonder what the 'love languages' are, here is a website that explains them and has quizzes to tell you what your own love language is!

Sayori

✿ The type of love language that Sayori uses to express her affection the most would definitely be physical touch!

✿ Dating Sayori would include soooo many hugs, and that's not all. She'd be the type to always be clinging onto her significant other (or crush, you in this scenario), probably even not realizing that she's doing it.

✿ Constant little touches like shoulder nudges, head pats, high fives- she would also for sure always be leaning against you, perhaps too much in your personal space sometimes, and she would definitely get her feelings hurt if you commented on it or got annoyed with her.

✿ Interestingly, Sayori is probably a little too shy to initiate hand holding, especially in public settings. But she actually would enjoy holding hands with you the most out of any other physically affectionate gestures, so it would really mean the world to her if you happened to reach out first.

✿ It might not all be super lovey-dovey and cute though- being so close to Sayori all the time would be a recipe for disaster! Whenever she trips, which is frequently, she'll probably end up taking you down with her by accident.

✿ The type of love language Sayori would probably most like to receive from you, aside from physical touch, would be quality time!

✿ As much as she loves to have your full attention though, Sayori could often feel very guilty if it seems like you're brushing others off in favor of spending time with her. When this happens, she might appreciate some words of affirmation to assure her and soothe her worries.

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Yuri

✧ For Yuri, the primary love language she uses to express her love for you would most likely be quality time!

✧ This is one of the more subtle and quiet of the love languages, but can be considered one of the strongest. You might notice that whenever you are around Yuri, she is very invested and focused- you have her full attention, to the point where she would set her book aside in favor of visiting with you.

✧ Although, Yuri would probably appreciate getting to read or write in silence with you. She would appreciate your closeness and the fact that you set aside your precious time to spend with her alone (even if you might find the silence awkward at times.)

✧ This can be a sort of possessive love language in some cases- if you notice Yuri is a bit more sad or quieter than usual, it could be because you haven't made plans specifically to spend time with her lately, even if the two of you chat casually every day.

✧ While she might have trouble voicing it out loud, she would really appreciate it so much if you put in the effort to plan dates together, and bonus points if they're creative/revolve around her interests.

✧ In this case, the quality love language would be both her preferred method of showing that she cares but also the kind of expression of love she wants to receive in return.

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Natsuki

♡ Natsuki's way of showing her love would be giving gifts!

♡ Dating or even just being friends with Natsuki would mean sudden random presents! Cupcakes for when you're sad or just because she was baking and made some extra for you, a random cute hat or some jewelry she saw that she thought would look good on you, a copy of one of her favorite manga so you can enjoy it too, etc.

♡ She actually pays pretty close attention to the object of her affections, and so she keeps a mental track record of your likes/dislikes in order to give you the best possible gifts she can. She takes great pride in her ability to pick out really thoughtful presents for those she loves, but especially for you!

♡ While Natsuki might get embarrassed and pretend to be annoyed if you made a really big deal out of receiving one of her gifts, she'd secretly really be happy.

♡ Natsuki would enjoy receiving gifts from you too, but she would probably also really love words of affirmation from you; this doesn't typically mean giving random compliments, but moreso hearing that you appreciate her or things like that.

♡ She would absolutely melt if you took notice of what an amazing writer she is and gave her the credit she deserves! She doesn't like to be known only for her cute appearance, she also wants recognition for her intelligence and creativity.

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Monika

♥ Monika's primary love language would most likely be a good balance between words of affirmation and acts of service.

♥ She's the type to shower you with supportive words of encouragement, and would be the first to remind you how amazing, smart, and beautiful you are.

♥ If you're the kind of person who isn't used to receiving compliments often or having such a 'cheerleader' on your side, you would quickly grow used to it because of how frequently Monika tries to build up your self-esteem! And eventually you would wonder how you ever lived without her positive influence.

♥ Monika also would constantly be wanting to help you out, no matter with what. Grocery shopping, assignments for school/your job, teaching you how to do something like cook, etc.

♥ It can be a little smothering sometimes, and you may feel as if you have a personal assistant in Monika who reminds you of important dates and helps you prepare speeches and such, but this is only because she really wishes to help you out in life and make things as easy as possible for the both of you!

♥ In return for all of her efforts, Monika would be happy with any of the love languages you could offer her; she has no preference because of how deeply she cares for you.

[ohnominamino]

An Essay on Love in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time is a movie about love in all its forms. From the love of family, friends, and neighbors, to the compassion we feel for people we have never met. The movie reminds us that love is something we continuously gain, lose, and choose, again and again. Which love is greatest? In my opinion, the answer to that question is left up to interpretation. In this essay, I will give my own personal interpretation on certain character interactions and what I believe we are meant to take away from their Rebuild portrayals. 

The character I will start with is one I’ve noticed the most outrage over from people who haven’t seen the movie and read out-of-context spoilers: Kaworu Nagisa. 

Kaworu is a beloved character among many Evangelion fans, especially those who are members of the LGBT+ community. He is a canonical love interest of Shinji Ikari and I want to reassure people that this final movie does not change that fact. However, it does not make the couple blatantly endgame either. This skirting around the couple might make some fans upset, and while their feelings are completely valid, I do not think they fully understand the difficulties faced by LGBT+ people in Japan, nor do they understand the way that romance is typically conveyed in Japanese storytelling. (I recommend watching “Is ‘Yuri On Ice’ Good Gay Representation?” by James Somerton for more about storytelling nuances.) 

What have we been shown about Shinji and Kaworu’s love? The good news is, anything you read into the original TV series and End of Evangelion is completely true for the Rebuilds— because Kaworu is the same Kaworu. This movie proves Evangelion is a single universe set on repeat, and that Kaworu and Shinji meet each other every loop, and in each, Kaworu is trying to make Shinji happy. Within the final movie, Shinji becomes aware of the loops and chooses to break the cycle and free Kaworu from his pain. 

What does the relationship between Shinji and Kaworu teach us? I believe the purpose of their love is to show the audience that first, in the words of Kaji, “love has no gender.” Second, I believe Kaworu’s love in particular is a warning about basing your own happiness solely upon another person. There are parallels drawn between Gendo/Yui and Kaworu/Shinji. Gendo could not exist without Yui, and so he was willing to destroy the world to be reunited with her. For Kaworu, it was not the destruction of humanity, but the destruction of himself that defined his tragedy. What’s important within the final movie, in my opinion, is that Shinji does not reject Kaworu’s love. With the insight he’s gained from remembering past loops, he sees Kaworu’s love and appreciates him, but he also sees his suffering and wants to ease it. He helps Kaworu into a new world where he can seek his own happiness and find balance in his life (something his father did not have). 

While Kaworu and Shinji are not seen as an explicit couple at the end of the movie, it’s significant to note that, when he sets Kaworu free, Shinji holds out his hand to Kaworu as a promise to stay together. Over the course of the movie, Shinji comes to accept his connection to others through accepting touch (in the form of hand holding and hugs from Rei, Misato, and Gendo); however, Kaworu is the only character in the movie who Shinji initiates physical contact with and that speaks to how much Kaworu means to him. This simple gesture, in my opinion, keeps the door open for Kaworu and Shinji to be a couple one day, after Kaworu has found more balance in his life. 

If I were to write an entire essay about Kaworu, it would be titled, “Out of the Coffin: How the Resurrection of Kaworu Nagisa Buries the Tragic Lovers Trope” because this movie truly does just that. 

Another potential love interest for Shinji for many years was Asuka; however, unlike with Kaworu, the nature of this relationship is not left up to interpretation by the end of the movie. Before her big final battle, Asuka tells Shinji, “I think I loved you back then” (regarding their time in middle school) and Shinji, during Instrumentality, tells Asuka, “Thank you for saying you loved me. I loved you too.” It is past tense. 

What does this relationship teach us? It’s a beautiful way of showing that we can love people, and grow and learn, and let go when we no longer fit each other. Letting go is an integral part of life. Whereas other Instrumentality scenes involve touch, Asuka’s, mirroring the ending of End of Evangelion, has a distinct lack of touch. Shinji sits with his arms around his knees and Asuka turns her body away from him. He gives her his thanks and he sends her off to find her peace. Asuka and Shinji teach us that it’s okay to grow out of relationships. You can appreciate what they were to you at the time they happened and move on. 

What about Rei? To be honest with you, this movie is less about Rei’s relationship with Shinji, and more about her relationship with the world. Rei teaches movie viewers about the simple pleasures of living. While Shinji is in mourning for the first quarter of the movie, Rei (as “Sokkuri”) is learning about crop growing and community, the wonder of babies and kittens, the joy of the bath after a long day of fruitful work, and the power of words and picture books. At the end of her life, she only regrets not having more time to spend with the people she loves. In Instrumentality, Shinji accepts her hand when it is offered to him, which I hope signifies he is ready to see life as she had come to during the final movie. 

Rei teaches us that we can love living and to not take our limited time for granted. 

Next, we move on to parent figures: Gendo and Misato. I think they both represent people ill suited to the role, who do the best they can despite it. Gendo, as mentioned for Kaworu above, is a warning about defining yourself by your relationship to another person (Ikari, afterall, is Yui’s name). He is also a lesson in how people mourn and how they can lash out. Misato, like Gendo, felt herself a poor parent, and while mourning the loss of Kaji, she gave up her child to be raised by other people, but, unlike Gendo, went forward to put all her energy into protecting humanity. Both of them reach out to hug Shinji within the movie and he accepts them where they are. 

While I wouldn’t say the movie shows that Shinji forgives Gendo, it does show his making an effort to understand and make peace with what others have done. For Misato, it is fair to say we can still hope for a better future, even when it feels like everything is crumbling around us. Her self-sacrificing love for her son and the whole of humanity is what enables Shinji to then save the people he loves (via the spear of Gaius). 

In the movie, we are also shown friendship. Touji, Hikari, and Kensuke are important members of their community who maintain open communication with those around them and respect others’ boundaries. They are patient and kind and represent the importance of being present. They teach us to meet people where they are and support them how we can, whether it’s giving them a warm meal or giving them space when they need it. 

There are many more characters that could be talked about, but today I am going to end on Mari. Mari’s love is physical. She enjoys being in people’s personal bubbles. She cuddles Asuka and helps trim her hair, she gets into Gendo’s space at college, and at the end of the movie, she reaches out her hand to Shinji to help him stand up from his seat. Upon first glance, some viewers might take Mari and Shinji’s final scene to be romantic, but the reality of it is this: We do not, and cannot, know what kind of love she is meant to represent in his life.

We do not know Mari’s relationship with Shinji because they hardly interact in the movie. She clearly cares about him, but in my opinion, it comes from a place of duty and compassion— Mari was friends with Gendo and Yui. She has been there since he was born. (If we take the manga to be canon, then Mari even had romantic feelings towards his mother. Her hairstyle and glasses are from Yui. At the end of the movie, Mari has changed her hairstyle, which to me implies she has moved on, and “getting” with Shinji would be a thematic break.)

Additionally, their conversation, while flirty, is very much one that implies they haven’t seen each other for a while. Mari is someone who is very physically affectionate. With everyone. If someone ignores that and focuses on the fact she gets into Shinji’s space and claims that’s romantic, they better acknowledge it’s possibly romantic with Asuka, who we see far more intimacy with. When Mari flirts, Shinji flirts back and her initial reaction is surprise, “Wow, you’ve learned to talk back!” Her purpose is clear. She is there to remove the DSS choker from his neck. 

Personally, I love that Mari is the one to close the movie, for the exact reason that we do not know her relationship with Shinji. For Mari to have an assigned role would be to say, “This kind of love is most important,” when the entire movie was spent showing us each love is of equal importance in the balance and building of our lives. (It’s wonderful to see those types of love embodied across the platform from Shinji at the end of the movie: Rei and Kaworu, who, just like in End of Evangelion, could signify the ability to connect with others and be loved.)

If you view Mari as a romantic love interest, then I think it speaks to the value that you as an individual give to romance rather than what the characters themselves are feeling. To me, Mari, the character who was created to “destroy Eva,” is a symbol of all love. When Shinji takes her offered hand and then pulls her to run into the new world, it’s a symbol of balance. The give and take of any kind of relationship. 

We are the product of every relationship we have ever had, from our parents to the people we once loved, from our friendships to any other person we want to stay connected to. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time is a story about these relationships. It is a story about love. 

[glowingbadger]

Well, I just read those three first time HCs…now I need to know about Felix, Claude, and Yuri.

good boys good boys good boys they're all actually kind of shitty gremlins but we love them

Felix, Claude, Yuri x Reader's first time

NSFW 18+

Felix:

- he's an interesting case. Felix has only had a couple previous sexual encounters- more or less just to scratch an itch -and he found them fairly mediocre. It only occurs to him once he's with you that this, the drive to give someone else pleasure, the drive to watch the one he loves fall to pieces in his arms, is what he's been missing. So when you tell him that he's your first, it takes everything in his power to restrain himself so he's not too rough with you. His passion makes him an intense lover, when he anxiously tells you, "You need to tell me if it hurts, alright?" it's a testament to how much he cares about you.

- Felix actually quite likes being your first. He has immense lingering insecurity about being a 'place-holder' for someone else. The idea that he may be compared to someone else even by his lover really prods at his anxieties. That's not to say that a more experienced partner couldn't soothe these worries, but he's relieved that with you, he'll never have to concern himself with who else you may be thinking of when he holds you.

- The only tricky thing with Felix is that he doesn't always know the right questions to ask. It's not because he doesn't care or want to know about your comforts and preferences- it's that he just assumes that if you had anything to say to him about it, you would come out and say it. He doesn't see the point in him interrogating you about these things when you could just tell him yourself. For a first timer, that might be a bit awkward- but if Felix likes you well enough to take you to bed, it's likely this is something you know how to navigate with him by now.

Claude:

- I actually did a little scenario for this recently right -here- if you wanna check that out! I definitely think Claude would be a wonderful first.

- Claude doesn't have strong thoughts about the base fact that it's your first time- he's an open minded sort, so he figures no one's past is his business unless you choose to share it. Knowing he's your first though, he'll slow his pace a bit and take plenty of time to check in with you as things progress. With each article of your clothing lost and each new sensation he introduces to you, he'll throw in a quick "This good, darling?" He's so natural about it, which can certainly help put you at ease without causing any undue pressure to continue.

- He's wonderfully reassuring about how you make him feel. He'll be honest of course, directing you if you're uncertain about something, but once you touch him just right, or learn exactly what he likes when you take him in your mouth for instance, he's not shy at all about his enjoyment, "Mmmh, that's right darling, don't stop... you're so good, Y/N. You feel incredible..." Knowing that your inexperience isn't a detriment for him, that you're still more than capable of satisfying him is comforting for certain.

- I've mentioned this a few times before, but Claude is great for experimentation. He's open minded, and has a fair bit of experience himself. If you bring up something you want, you can bet he's good to try it at least once- especially since satisfying you is so enjoyable for him. Given he's so observant, he's even likely to pick up on subtle aspects of your responses and start to realize what sort of things you're likely to enjoy in the future. If you moan louder when he bucks his hips a little more harshly, if you squeeze around him more during certain types of dirty talk, or you cum harder from oral- any of these little quirks, he'll notice and utilize to the fullest.

Yuri:

- CORRUPTION. KINK. TIME. Yuri will tease you relentlessly about being a virgin when he gets his hands on you. There's a dangerous glint in his eye as he murmurs how, "You were just made for me, weren't you? Maybe no one else was good enough for you- is that it? That's what I think," his touch glides down your body, but intentionally avoids your most sensitive parts, "No one else deserves to have you, Y/N. Don't you worry, dearest, by the time I'm done, you'll be glad that I'm the only one who's ever been inside of you."

- He will go as slow as you need, but he'll be shameless about how much enjoys your reactions, knowing that he's pleasuring you far beyond anything you've ever experienced. Yuri especially loves hearing you tell him what you like, that he's making you feel incredible. In an odd way, his desire to savor the process of "corrupting you" means that he's more than happy to take his time with foreplay, introducing you to as many new sensations as possible, fascinated by every adorable reaction, every new expression, every way you can cry out his name.

- Yuri will absolutely make sure you're blissfully dazed with pleasure, and nice and 'prepared' for him by the time he decides to make you his fully. But rest assured, he'll find a way to make this last moment shamelessly lewd as well. With feather light touches, he urges you to look up at him and says, "Ask for it nicely, won't you? Come on, you can do it, say 'please give me your cock, Yuri'." The depravity of someone who seems so 'innocent' to him talking this way has him absolutely throbbing hard.

[anemodaycare]

hi! i’d like to request a cg and playmate from ddlc please!!

i regress between 4-7 but i tend to regress to ~6. i love space and sea creatures, especially sharks and whales, and i love to read books about sea creatures out loud with my cg/playmate. my favorite little shows are cyberchase (math) and wild kratts (animals). i love to play low-stress video games, mainly luigi’s mansion. i always have my teddy bear walter and my super soft space blanket with me when i regress, and i tend to have a couple other stuffies with me as well. i stim a lot as well, especially if my cg stims as well. hopefully that wasn’t too much info lol ^-^ tysm!!!

Ooh!! I haven't written from DDLC in a while, this was so fun!! And no worries about "too much info"!! It's a perfect amount ^~^

I think your caregiver and playmate would be..

Yuri

She's probably the most caregiver-esque of the group

As a huge bookworm, she's more than happy to sit and read with you!

Nonfiction isn't usually her cup of tea, but she absolutely adores the smile on your face as you read out loud

100% helps you with any words that might be difficult

She'll prompt you to tell her about whatever book you're currently reading and be so interested!

"Really?... That's fascinating, tell me more, little one.."

She'll also sit with you to watch whichever shows you like

I personally don't think that she watches much TV on her own, and the shows she watches are mainly influenced by the other club members

And of course, you!

She's not used to a lot of physical attention, so if you're a clingier kiddo it takes a bit for her to get used to it

She doesn't mind hand holding though!

Eventually, if you'd like, you could play with her hair

Speaking of play, she'll try and play with you!

She's not a big video game fan, but she'll try and get more into it with you

She confuses the Mario brothers constantly, going so far as to call Luigi's Mansion "Mario's Mansion"

Rest assured, she didn't get it wrong after that one!

She's not too big on nicknames, usually sticking to little one and your name

But you have gotten the occasional "sweetheart" from her!

And for your playmate...!

Monika

Her age range is a little bigger than yours, being 8-10

So she'll happily act as a big sister to you!

Yuri may not stim, but when she's regressed she most certainly does

Her stims are usually just flapping her hands or fidgeting with her bow

She'll read with you too!! And she'll bring her own books to any playdates to show you

As well as her own comfort item (it's a worn baby blanket, she carries it with her at all times)

Watching shows and playing games aren't any issue for you two!

Most of the time you'll agree on it easily

Monika loves educational shows like Wild Kratts

In general she just loves to learn while little

Games are a little harder, as she doesn't enjoy video games very much

It's a little bit of a rough subject for her

But! She'll sit by you and watch happily

You two have matching friendship bracelets

She made them, and they're not the best bracelets but they are very special to her!

She'll drag you into doing a few crafts with her

Or to annoy whichever caregiver is supervising your playdate (which. is mostly Yuri)

Very much Rugrats vibes with the mischief the two of you get into!

[centrally-unplanned]

Genre Straightjackets: A Bloom Into You Review

(Spoilers ahoy) I finished the Bloom Into You manga last night, a yuri-tale by Nio Nakatani that began in 2015. Its core conceit is that of a girl, Yuu Koito, who finds herself incapable of experiencing love the way her peers seem to, much to her confused chagrin. She finds a supposed equal in this lack in her try-hard perfectionist senpai Touko Nanami, but that equality is dashed as Touko falls for Yuu precisely because of her closed heart; in Yuu’s apathy Touko finds a pliant vessel for her own desires and needs that she never knew she wanted. Yuu tries to make it work and story ensues.

A lot of romance manga/anime can bore me as the core dynamic of the main duo is very mundane; there are *external* forces that create drama, keep them separated, etc, but their actual dynamic is cookie-cutter - they love each other! When will they realize it!? Bloom Into You really did a good job in its opening arcs of of setting up something different. Touko finding Yuu attractive because she can project her own anxieties on to her without complaint or need to factor in Yuu’s own relationship wants, a dynamic she is drawn to as she spends so much time being outwardly perfect she needs an outlet for her more selfish sides? Yuu constantly permitting her escalating intimacy out of awe for Touko’s outward success and charisma, pity for her weaknesses revealed in their alone moments, and own desire to effort-hack her way into experiencing love? This conflict is entirely internal, psycho-sexual dynamics premised on differing relationship needs as opposed to communication errors. In real life romantic dynamics are almost never equanimous, but romance manga have a tendency to place the differences entirely in the surface personalities (genki girl vs shy bookworm, etc), not in the actual needs of the pair, but Bloom Into You doesn’t appear to make that choice.

And even if briefly, it goes there on the sexual part of pyscho-sexual; you get hot make-out scenes in school sheds that aren’t just releases of sexual tension as Yuu is constantly negotiating what she is actually getting out the experience, experimenting between letting Touko sate herself on her body vs actually playing with the power she is learning to hold, while Touko is dancing between escalating her demands and not pushing too far someone who does not, in fact, love her back. The art really sells it too - nothing exceptional but it there is a lot of intentional polish here:

Touko’s (left) knowing smile and controlling hand vs Yuu’s uncertain-but-accepting passivity in this volume-1 shot, and it grows from there. Also Yuu is cute as fuck, those tiny twintails! Good shit Nakatani! I know what kink is and I am pretty sure you do as well, Yuu is out here growing into topping from the bottom as a subby ace and I am here for it.

Except alas Bloom Into You is not here for it. When I first read it my partner commented about how when she watched the first episode of the anime adaption her circle was all excited to have some asexual representation in anime, and even a chapter into the manga all the signs were there for that hope to be disappointed. Asexuality is not a thing in Japanese discourse (note: does not mean that Japanese ace people don’t exist), and the conventions of the yuri genre are way too strict. Narratives need arcs, and arcs need resolution, so of *course* Yuu is going to grow into actually loving Touko, and all that passivity will bloom into normal relationship dynamics. It has to, so we have an ending, and that ending can involve the mutual affection payoff - and pretty-good sex scene - the audience needs. Bloom into You was published in Dengeki Daioh, one of the big shōnen magazines in Japan, which tells you everything you need to know about how it will end. This isn’t My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness, and it never could have been due to the market forces creating it. Which means that the interesting dynamics on Yuu’s end fade away over time to be replaced by Happy Ending.

 Meanwhile, Touko’s perfectionist drive turns out to stem from a Tragic Past™ involving her dead sister who she idolizes and is trying to emulate, and her arc ensues from there. Remember Kare Kano? Oh you have taste, so of course you do? Thats good, remember how Best Girl Yukino has this entire conflict about how she is driven to be a perfectionist due to an addiction to praise and its been warping her behavior and relationships and the entire first episode of the anime is just this deep dive into her brain and the toll this is taking:

Oh hey, is that the same exact conflict Touko has? Oh funny, what a coincidence! So what is Yukino’s tragic backstory reason for putting on the perfectionist mask?

Nothing. She has a happy home, goals, the works. She just is an attention addict, its her personality. And to be honest in real life this is *way* more common. People have personalities and desires that are influenced by their circumstances but exist outside of them, and life is a constant journey of fulfilling, managing, or challenging them. In Kare Kano Yukino as a character gets that reality deeply explored, no dead sibling required. I am not out here to say that having tragic backstories is bad, or even that Touko is bad, she is not. However, by *externalizing* her character flaws to an outside cause, once that cause is *resolved* by narrative those traits more-or-less vanish, making A: her character more shallow, and B: her dynamic with Yuu more contingent, and ultimately more cookie-cutter.

I guess I am just out here looking for more interesting relationships, and Bloom Into You teased me with that potential but ultimately snatched it away. It was still good, if you like the yuri genre and the art appeals to you I definitely recommend it, and it has way more maturity than some its peers. Just not enough to break free from the straightjacket of its own genre conventions.