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[kusukesno1fan]

I've never particularly blamed either side in the Luffy vs Usopp conflict because both have their reasons, but I greatly sympathize with Usopp's pain.

Something I noticed is Usopp's line in Water 7, which depending on the translation, has two different meanings.

"cut off useless friends TO move on" vs "cut off useless friends AND move on"

The manga implies cutting off the "useless" becomes the requirement for moving on. So unless you discard whatever is weighing you down, progress is impossible.

While the anime suggests removing whatever/whoever is deemed useless and then as an independent action, moving forward. This makes it feel almost too easy, like they're just cutting things off with little emotional attachment or any real struggle.

The manga feels more accurate to me because the crew had no choice but to leave Merry behind, it was a painful necessity and something they had to do to move forward.

Usopp knew better than anyone that the Merry was alive, she would be aware of the crew leaving her behind. On top of that his own insecurities made it even worse, so I completely understand his actions.

[kusukesno1fan]

When people talk about One Piece's most emotional moments, the "Say you want to live!", "I want to live!" scene from Enies Lobby is always at the top. (and for good reason)

But there's another line in that same moment that rarely gets the spotlight, yet it hits hard.

"You can say you want to die, but say it by our side."

It's not just about saving Robin because they think she should live, it's about giving her the choice to live once she's free from the people forcing her to die. The straw hats will fight for Robin no matter what she thinks she deserves.

"Make that choice while you're free, not when you're cornered" is a perspective that feels incredibly raw and real. Most people don't actually want to die, they just want an escape from the situation they're in.

Robin believed she had no right to want anything. Luffy didn’t just fight for her life, he fought for her right to want to live.

It's so sad to see how Robin truly believed that her very existence was a burden to her friends. From the moment Ohara burned, she ran and hid from the government. Robin finally turned herself in because she found people she was willing to sacrifice herself for.

When you're with the right people, your struggles don't drive them away. Instead they will choose to stand with you, not because they have to but because they care. Love isn't a debt, you shouldn't feel like you owe your friends for staying by your side.

Robin was afraid of being loved only to be discarded later.

"even good natured people like you will eventually consider me a burden, and you'll abandon me" A lot of people live with the fear that their struggles will one day become too much for the people they love.

In life loss is inevitable. People come and go, circumstances change, and sometimes no matter how hard we try, we end up feeling left behind. Robin's journey also shows us that while loss is a part of life, it’s not the end of the story. I hope everyone can find their nakama one day, as Saul said, nobody was born in this world to be alone. 😁

[kusukesno1fan]

Platonic vs Romantic love

"Love is a chemical reaction" is some cliche phrase nerds always say. As much as it gets overused to kill the mood, it’s still technically true. Love is a biochemical reaction (like nearly everything else), a mix of neurotransmitters and hormones that dictate how we bond with others.

As an aroace, people like to tell me that I just "haven’t met the right person yet!!!!" AHA no. That’s why knowing the science behind love is kinda cool to me, it proves that no it’s not about meeting the right person. My brain probably just doesn’t react to romantic attraction the same way, and that’s fine. I'd love to research this more, but I don't have the necessary resources. Not that I need science to tell me I’m aromantic, but I wouldn’t say no to a little empirical validation.

I really want to know at what exact chemical levels does the brain classify a bond as romantic? If oxytocin is at 50 pg/mL, is that still friendship? Sometimes people tell me they can't tell if they're feeling platonic or romantic love. Sucks for you guys. 🙏 Gotta admit, it’d be nice if romantic love had a clear cutoff point, like "Congratulations, your (a certain hormone/chemical) just hit (a certain level) !! Welcome to being in love" but noooo, it’s all a blurry mess of stuff interacting in unpredictable ways.

Enough about me, let's break down the chemical differences.

Sooo let's start with the key players:

Oxytocin: social bonding, emotional connections, trust

Dopamine - "reward system", motivation, happiness

Serotonin - regulates mood and emotional stability

Norepinephrine - "fight or flight", increase blood pressure and heart rate. (butterflies in stomach effect?)

Endorphins - relieve pain, reduce stress, improve mood

Testosterone and Estrogen - sex hormones, sex drive

Please note I'm keeping things vague and only listing out the effects involved for this topic.

If you think about it, platonic relationships would be driven by oxytocin, endorphins, dopamine, etc. They strengthen trust and emotional security, reinforce those bonds by making interactions feel good over time, and your mood improves when hanging out with good buddies. There’s no need for heightened reactions (norepinephrine = butterflies?), just a steady sense of connection.

Romantic attraction on the other hand, seems to involve even HIGHER levels of dopamine, oxytocin, and norepinephrine. (I'd love for an actual quantification to make comparisons easier) Dopamine creates the feeling of excitement and reward, which explains why people fixate on their romantic partners. Norepinephrine increases nervousness and anticipation, the classic "butterflies" effect as I stated above. It’s the reason romantic attraction can feel thrilling or even overwhelming at times. And of course hormones like testosterone and estrogen play a role in physical attraction, which often ties into romantic interest for many people.

One thing that seems like a huge tell between romantic and platonic feelings is jealousy, specifically when someone starts feeling possessive or uncomfortable about the other person having romantic interest in someone else. If you’re just friends, you should be fine with them looking for other people righttt? But I’ve had cases where my platonic friends would act overly protective and controlling with my interactions. One of them ended up confessing but oh well. I've got like one good friend but I think he's dead now. This is why I don't need friends, they disappoint me. /ref

So yeah! Everyone is different.

In this society awareness of different sexualities has increased, and it turns out that not everyone experiences love the same way. Asexual people for example, can still feel romantic attraction, just with little to no sexual interest. Meanwhile there’s also a term (I forgot) for people who feel romantic attraction but don’t have the urge to date. Man I wish I could compare the chemical levels in these different groups of people. Some people feel romantic attraction intensely, others barely at all. If you’re unsure about your own feelings, that’s fine. Exploring your emotions is part of figuring things out.

It’s complicated. And if you just read all this just to end up even more confused, good. BYEEE!! 😆

[kusukesno1fan]

Valentine’s Day Kusuke headcanons

Kusuke would absolutely exploit Valentine’s Day for personal gain. He's not a romantic but more of a business tycoon.

He probably makes "custom engineered chocolates", and people buy them despite the absurd price because they’re marketed as "scientifically optimized for dopamine release." (and they actually work)

He uses reverse psychology and subtly hints that not buying from him means you aren’t taking your love life seriously. Like "Oh, you’re relying on generic store-bought chocolates? Let’s hope your recipient has very low expectations! 😁"

He'd also make high-tech Valentine’s day cards, eg. cards that can projects a 3D hologram of the sender delivering their confession in perfect clarity.

People go crazy for his futuristic valentine's day gifts, he sometimes lies about the products selling out fast although he has a whole storage room full. By the end of the day he'd have earned a fortune. As always, Kusuke doesn’t just see this as a profit making opportunity, it’s a data-gathering experiment. He now has tons of valuable insights about human psychology, emotional responses, and social behavior. (to refine his future scams)

By next month he's likely selling something for the couples who break up. 🤑

He definitely got tons of confessions though.

[kusukesno1fan]

"You can't turn a stupid, insignificant quote into something deep!"

Watch me.

"If you're hungry, eat" - Monkey D Luffy

Luffy represents freedom. Being able to eat until you're full is more than just a desire for personal satisfaction, it’s a fundamental aspect of freedom. This idea is emphasized especially in the Wano arc, where starvation becomes a central issue for the people.

While Wano was under Kaidou's rule, the people are suffering from starvation due to the excessive control he exerts over resources.

Luffy’s simple and straightforward view on eating ties back to how he sees eating as a basic human right, food is something everyone deserves to have. It's unfathomable to him that people should starve especially when there is sufficient supplies for everyone.

His insistence that if someone is hungry they should eat, shows how natural access to food is to his idea of freedom.

I think his views connect to real world issues of inequality, access to resources, and the fight for basic human rights. His philosophy that "If you're hungry, eat" reflects a universal belief that everyone, regardless of background or status should have access to the fundamental necessities of life. It's like common sense to Luffy. Unfortunately, this is something still not the reality in many parts of the world today.

Is there really not enough resources in the world? Or because of systems of inequality and political oppression. "Wealthy" areas waste resources which many others struggle to access. Food wastage is a real issue in the same world people are dying from starvation. 🤷 I know managing resources isn't easy, but damn.

[kusukesno1fan]

Salutations! ☆ I just wanted to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed looking through your blog this morning. Your content is VERY engaging. ♡ Keep up the great blogging! ♪

Salutations to you as well. ☆ I appreciate your enthusiasm, your feedback is duly noted. Keep up the great commenting! ♪

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[kusukesno1fan]

Ah the classic idea of "living without regrets." Sounds nice in theory doesn’t it? But let’s be realistic, humans are wired to dwell on "what ifs." Your brain tricks you into thinking the path you didn’t take would have been better, when in reality, it probably had just as many flaws as the one you chose. Have you ever regretted the course of study you chose because another one would've been "easier"?

"Do it or don't do it, you'll regret both."

But since you’ll never actually know how things could’ve gone, why waste energy regretting anything at all? If every outcome is flawed in its own way, then logically, you might as well live without regrets. Not because everything works out perfectly, but because there’s no point in assuming the alternative was any better.

You made the best choice you could with the information available to you in that moment, don't blame your past self for what you chose. Embrace that you made the choice you made because that’s the best anyone can do. And in the end the alternative might not have been as perfect as you imagine, so just keep moving forward. That’s just how life works, it's okay. You're not some omnipotent being capable of seeing every possible outcome. You’re definitely not a failure for doing what you thought was best. That's how things go for everyone.

Let’s be clear: there’s a difference between making the best choice with the information you had and blatantly ignoring common sense. If you set yourself up for failure, you don’t get to act surprised when it happens. Learn from it, take responsibility, and do better next time. If you made a stupid decision with an obvious outcome (like refusing to study for a test out of sheer laziness) then yes, that’s entirely on you. But even then don’t sit there and wallow in it! You messed up, fine. Now learn from it and make sure it doesn’t happen again. Don’t waste your time blaming others, or even yourself excessively. It was a choice. Own it, and move on.

That said, regret is a natural feeling, but you should live without regrets. Because regret is just misplaced faith in a future that never happened.

[kusukesno1fan]

Thank you for this!

Does anyone ever think about how lonely Kusuke must be?

His parents are so caught up in Kusuo's life that they don't even acknowledge Kusuke until much later. Of course it's fiction, the mangaka likely cooked up his character halfway through the series and dropped him in. It's still sad to think about. 🥲 Kusuke's desire for recognition, especially from his family is heartbreaking. He's a genius in other people's eyes, but to those closest to him, he'll only ever be in his younger brother's shadow.

Kusuke’s a genius, but that intelligence probably isolates him from others. Studying abroad at a young age, he was likely surrounded by way older individuals. Kusuo has a few close friends despite his powers, but Kusuke does not seem to have any friends at all. Since Kusuke spent much of his youth studying with people older than him, he likely missed out on friendships, school drama, and the small moments that define teenage life.

My personal headcanon is that Kusuke has both a superiority and inferiority complex一 but the superiority complex is a defense mechanism he uses to cope with being alone. Instead of feeling like an outsider, he reframed his isolation as something intentional. He tells himself he’s alone because he’s better than them. By convincing himself that genuine connections are "silly" or unnecessary, he doesn’t have to face the painful truth that it's something he doesn't have.

Heheh I think it's a cool gag that he isn't affected by Teruhashi's beauty.

Over time his mindset likely fueled the development of his narcissism, but despite everything he still craves acknowledgement from his family.

[kusukesno1fan]

Does anyone ever think about how lonely Kusuke must be?

His parents are so caught up in Kusuo's life that they don't even acknowledge Kusuke until much later. Of course it's fiction, the mangaka likely cooked up his character halfway through the series and dropped him in. It's still sad to think about. 🥲 Kusuke's desire for recognition, especially from his family is heartbreaking. He's a genius in other people's eyes, but to those closest to him, he'll only ever be in his younger brother's shadow.

Kusuke’s a genius, but that intelligence probably isolates him from others. Studying abroad at a young age, he was likely surrounded by way older individuals. Kusuo has a few close friends despite his powers, but Kusuke does not seem to have any friends at all. Since Kusuke spent much of his youth studying with people older than him, he likely missed out on friendships, school drama, and the small moments that define teenage life.

My personal headcanon is that Kusuke has both a superiority and inferiority complex一 but the superiority complex is a defense mechanism he uses to cope with being alone. Instead of feeling like an outsider, he reframed his isolation as something intentional. He tells himself he’s alone because he’s better than them. By convincing himself that genuine connections are "silly" or unnecessary, he doesn’t have to face the painful truth that it's something he doesn't have.

Heheh I think it's a cool gag that he isn't affected by Teruhashi's beauty.

Over time his mindset likely fueled the development of his narcissism, but despite everything he still craves acknowledgement from his family.

[kusukesno1fan]

I just realized Tumblr is the perfect place for me to post my paragraph-long anime analyses.

Here's my opinion on Fisher Tiger from One Piece.

Fisher Tiger is someone who tried to prevent his hateful ideologies from negatively influencing the younger generation. Despite his bad experiences and resentment towards humans, he could recognize that his beliefs are harmful and he makes a conscious effort not to pass them on.

While true progress would mean no racism entirely, the decision to avoid spreading it is still a step toward a better society. Racial harmony 💯‼️ It shows a sense of awareness of morality and social responsibility, even if personal biases remain. Fisher Tiger aims to prevent the cycle of discrimination from continuing and allows future generations to grow up with more inclusive and fair perspectives.

I find this pretty relevant in the real world, if a parent has grown up with racist, sexist, or other discriminatory beliefs, they should recognize the harm in spreading those ideas to their children. Let's not end up like Hody Jones. 🙏

[kusukesno1fan]

This is my breakfast

Concentrated aqueous ammonia (3ml) and water (2ml) were added into a 100ml conical flask containing 2g of weighed copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate, this was me filtering the precipitate.

Ball

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Have my column chromatography results

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Polar this, polar that, maybe I am bipolar

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Making a post after years because I saw somebody with the same pfp as me. You are not me bro. ☹️