#[well that escalated quickly. sorry haru]

[pateretfilia]

"A— ah-Alright, alright. It's an under-the table kinda arrangement. You have to keep it real secret. Gotcha."

He hid his own uncertain nature behind his charismatic smirk, smoothed his hair back, and his mood changed on a dime as he took his gun from its holster at his hip— Fully automatic Hyperion SMG, this thing could shred a human being like a cooked chicken in two seconds flat— and pointed it at Haru.

"Know who I am, don't'cha, Haru? Eh? How 'bout we make this nice and easy, so nobody gets hurt, and you lead me to the closest Hyperion outpost, no funny business?"

❝ are you lost? it's alright. ❞ ( from Haru to Jack, if that’s alright! )

@angelxtwins / dreamcore starters / accepting

"Who the hell are you? Where the hell is this? Where the hell am I?"

Jack must have held the world record for his many times someone could day 'hell' in a short span of time. But this wasn't his office. He was supposed to be there!

"Listen— alright, who put you up to this, eh? How much they paying you, huh pumpkin?"

[vgckwb]

P5R: Rebel Girl (A FeMC Story/P5R Rework) Chapter 214: The Middle

The next day, Ren decided to stop in Akihabara to see how Shinya was doing. Once she entered the arcade, she glanced at him and could feel an intense aura emitting from him. He wasn’t cursing up a storm as he usually does, but she could tell that a storm was brewing all the same.

She approached him cautiously, and waited for him to finish the round. Once he was done, she said “Um, hi.”

Shinya turned the game’s gun on her. Ren jumped up for a second. Shinya, realizing it was just Ren, lowered the gun, and said “Oh. …Sorry.”

Ren chuckled. “Eh heh. It’s fine. How are you doing?” Shinya grunted. “You wanna talk about it?”

Shinya paused for a moment. “...Fine.” Ren nodded. They went outside and grabbed some drinks from the vending machine. “Every time I think about how Takekuma cheated, I get mad. But it's even worse when I think about how he treated you.”

“I know it’s frustrating,” Ren said, “but it’s not healthy to obsess over, you know?”

“Mmmm,” Shinya grunted. “It’s not just him though. Plenty of people look down on me or my mom. I’m sick of it!”

Ren sighed. “I can’t say that you’re wrong, but… I don’t know if you’re going about this the right way.”

“What should I do then?!” Shinya responded. “Let them get away with it?! Just let them walk all over me.”

“Well, no…” Ren tentatively agreed. “But it’s important not to escalate things. I mean, I tried that, and it only made my situation worse.”

“Hmmmm,” Shinya pondered. “So then what?”

“Well…maybe you should try to level with them,” Ren suggested.

“Level with them?” Shinya replied.

Ren nodded. “Yeah. Just try talking things through with them. I mean, I don’t know if it’ll work entirely, but it's better than just trying to channel your unbridled fury at them.”

Shinya looked down. “Perhaps you’re right. Although I doubt that Takekuma is up for something like that.”

“Well, in some cases, it is better to just let go and not talk to them again,” Ren said.

“I’m not sure that’ll happen,” Shinya said. “He’s the kind of guy that likes to make people feel small, so I think he’ll be back.”

“True…” Ren said.

Shinya smirked. “But that doesn’t mean I can’t be prepared. I think I know how to get around his cheating, but I’ll have to work at it. But thanks to you, I’m not going to get distracted by my rage.”

Ren giggled. “That’s the spirit!”

Tower-Shinya Oda: Rank 5

“So, wanna go practice for a bit?” Ren suggested.

Shinya chuckled. “You know it!” The two recycled their drinks, and then played Gun About until Shinya had to head home.

As Ren was leaving Akihabara, she got a message from Haru.

Haru: Hello.

Haru: Would you mind accompanying me for a bit?

Haru: I want to look into different styles of food and drink.

Ren: Of course.

Ren: Um, where do you want to go?

Haru: I was thinking about going to a hotel called the Wilton.

Haru: They have an exquisite buffet.

Ren: I’m aware.

Ren: We went there after we took down Kamoshida.

Haru: Oh. I see.

Haru: Well then, I’m sure you know how good it is.

Ren: I’ll meet you there.

Haru: Alright.

Haru: See you soon.

Ren: Seeya!

Ren put her phone away, and headed to the Wilton.

Once she and Haru were there, they grabbed some food, and took a seat. Haru had also ordered coffee for the two of them, and it quickly arrived.

Haru chuckled. “The service here really is nice.”

“Indeed,” Ren agreed.

Haru nodded. “I’ve come here often with my father, so I know the food is good.” She glanced at her coffee cup. “But I’ve only recently been getting into coffee. I want to get a sense of how good things are all around if I wish to make something that’s good.”

Ren looked at her coffee. “This…isn’t ordinary coffee, is it?”

Haru giggled. “How could you tell?”

“I’ve spent enough time in Leblanc to grow accustomed to things,” Ren answered.

“Well, you’re right,” Haru said. “This is dark ivory coffee. Apparently one cup costs 6,000 yen.”

Ren was surprised. “Um, I can take care of my bill…”

Haru chuckled. “It's quite alright I invited you here, so I can take care of things. Besides, as your senpai, I don’t mind treating you as my kohai.”

“I see,” Ren said.

“In any case, I think it’s worth a try,” Haru said. “I want only the best for the customers, so if this is the best, I’ll take note of it.” She lifted her cup. “Cheers.”

Ren did the same. “Cheers.” They took a drink. “Hmmmmm… This has a strange mellow flavor, with a hint of bitterness. Very different than what’s at Leblanc.”

“I agree,” Haru said. “But that comes with its own issues. I do think it tastes good, but I can hardly say that this is coffee. Apparently, it was brewed using beans gathered from elephant dung.”

Ren was shocked. “Wait, what?!”

Haru nervously chuckled. “Sorry. I was afraid if you knew beforehand you wouldn’t give it a try.”

“Well…” Ren replied. “I dunno…”

“Thanks for being so kind about this,” Haru said. “But this is actually a little more common than you think. Another kind of rare coffee, kopi luwak, is made from gathering beans from the feces of a small cat called a civet.”

“You know,” Ren remarked. “Truth really is stranger than fiction.”

Haru giggled. “Perhaps if we’re nice enough, maybe Mona-chan would let us make coffee with his beans.”

“I think we’d have to ask him first,” Ren said.

“Of course,” Haru said. “But if it tastes good enough, it could become Leblanc’s specialty. Oh, but we need him for operations and stuff. And I imagine harvesting the beans would be a full time job.”

"I guess that’s true too,” Ren said.

“Hmmm,” Haru thought. “Coffee is a lot more complex the more you think about it.”

“True,” Ren agreed, “but the same could be said about anything.”

Haru chuckled. “I suppose you’re right.”

“Haru?!” A voice said. Haru and Ren turned around. Haru recognized the man as Takekura. “I didn’t expect people your age coming here.”

“Oh, Takekura-san,” Haru replied. “Are you here on business?”

“You could say that,” Takekura replied. "Right now, we’re planning a meeting with investors, and we’re looking into different venues. Neutral territory is beneficial for all parties.”

“I see…” Haru said.

“If you do insist on coming, this place might be a good pick,” Takemura continued. “I mean, you clearly enjoy the food.”

“Right,” Haru said.

“But then again, it would be more beneficial if you just let us handle things,” Takakura added. “I’m sure you have a lot on your plate otherwise.”

“I’m fine,” Haru retorted. “I want what’s best for the company too. And I feel like if I let go, I don’t have as much of a say.”

“I see,” Takekura said. “I’ll keep that in mind. But for tonight, let me take care of the bill.”

“Oh no, I couldn’t,” Haru protested.

“I insist,” Takekura said. “After all, I am your elder.”

“Well, if you insist…” Haru said.

Takekura nodded. “You just focus on enjoying your evening with your friend here.”

Haru nodded back. “Right.” Takekura nodded once more, and left to take care of the bill.

“Is that the guy you were telling me about earlier?” Ren asked.

Haru nodded. “Takakura-san. He’s really adamant about me giving up my control.”

Ren shrugged. “He seems nice enough.”

“Yeah…” Haru said. “But I don’t know if I want to give it up without fully communicating what I want. And I’m working on that right now.” She sighed. “I know I told him I was fine, but my plate is as full as he says it is. Between school, being a Phantom Thief, and the business, I’m a little more exhausted than ever. But I also feel more whole, if that makes sense.”

“I think it does,” Ren said.

Haru smiled. “Thanks. You always know just what to say.”

Empress-Haru Okumura: Rank 4

Haru sighed. “I just wish I could figure out how to make dishes even half as good as this.”

“You wanna know something?” Ren said. Haru nodded. “Sumire’s mom is a chef here.”

Haru was surprised. "Really?!”

Ren nodded. “Maybe we can ask to stop over at her place sometime to get a demonstration or something.”

Haru nodded. “That sounds wonderful.” Haru checked the time. “It’s starting to get a little late. Let’s finish what we have and call it a night. But I will talk to Sumire about your idea.” Ren chuckled. They finished their food, and headed home for the night.

[papers4me]

Fruits Basket, SE03, Ep3

This ep is exactly like se02, ep 24, meaning it was divided clearly into two parts. While the graduation theme unties the two parts, you can point things out exactly like ep,24:

1st part : Machi’s story= the important part.

2nd part: scattered parts here & there that concern yuki, ep, 24 his interactions with akito, here his interactions with Motoko).

plus, an ep cliff hanger: (e, 24 the dvd given to kureno, here, Isuzu’s mysterious fate).

it is exactly the same even a small kyo/tohru moment!. School graduation instead of the zodiac’s new year gathering. 

Really awkward pacing, but that’s furuba, we celebrate when they DO connect dots for once! lets talk abt the REAL ep: MACHI.

-Machi’s awkward presence:  

Although I love Machi, I’ve voiced my concerns abt her character in Furuba:

It seemed that Machi was solely created to be a step in yuki’s success journey more than a character on her own right. After getting motherly love (tohru) leaving the nest, Yuki needed friendship (kakeru), then as an independent man, he needs romantic love: (Machi). This is all fine initially but I was yearning for more individuality for Machi as a character. All furuba characters were given space to be unique including minor characters like Motoko who narrated her own story each time she’s on screen & we lived it with her within two seasons & a number of eps.

 However, Machi’s background was introduced thro her brother’s exposition in se02 & that moment was a yuki/ kakeru bonding moment.

Thro kakeru’s exposition  we learned how similar yuki & machi are (the parental neglect, high expectations, cold sibling relationship, Big brother saves himself by himself, big brother pushing for redemption & the younger sibling’s still trapped silently ). While that makes for romantic appeal between the two which makes the writer’s job easier, it steals from Machi individuality.

Then her part in ep, 24 was shown & I was given hope for Machi’s individuality as her own inner voice spoke volumes abt her as a person away from yuki (romantic interest) or Kakeru (big brother). Having a lot of screen time, while can make a character more believable to the audience, is never a factor in character’s depth nor individual worth. Heck! kyo (part of the main trio & the main character’s love interest) has only ONE ep in se02 to explore his issues & by far it is my fave ep in se02 as it established kyo’s trauma, psyche, mental issues & emotional baggage better than I could ever imagine! You can DO WONDERS with little time if you knew what to do. That’s what happened with Machi this ep (half ep).

-Machi’s shines! (trauma & romance):

I was so relieved to learn that altho both Machi & yuki despised perfection as it suffocated them, the writer (thankfully) went abt a different approach with Machi. Unlike Yuki who went silent cuz he felt his voice didn’t matter as he was used as a tool, Machi went silent cuz she was was NOT needed, & not only discarded but painted as WRONG. If you admit that raising me this way is wrong, then what does this make me? What should I do with myself? I’m wrong! boring, a failure, & a presumed killer!! all while I was absolutely doing my best! all while I was having good intentions! It is devastating but It makes Machi real. A character on her own right with her own trauma, struggle, pain & outlook on life. Although, the writer made the whole yuki/Machi meeting orchestrated by Kakeru to quickly make the two siblings one step closer, it worked cuz kakeru chose to not interfere after setting the scene. He played a subtle mach maker & tried to find happiness for his sister silently. Kakeruy is yuki’s best buddy & Machi becoming the girlfriend, the trio will have to hang out more which will slowly but surely warm Machi towards Kakeru. While the flat visit is the part where Machi open the lid to Yuki with a spark of romance at the end, the chalk scene is the romantic part! Not only did Yuki noticed her panic & saved her by breaking a piece of chalk, she secretly remembered his promise! “ lets make footprints on the snow”. The snow that was another source of anxiety attack, is now sth she looks forward to & prays for! Truly romantic!!! Well-done writer.

Side Notes:

I know furuba is shoujo & it’s abt love, but C’mon! where did Nao/ Motoko come from??!! XDD Who is left without love interest? Kyo’s rejected fangirl loved by one of kyo’s buddies? The maids in love with Akito? Momiji? Who does Kimi love besides money? XD

Yuki once observed that kyo makes tohru happy with small things, Today he did the same! A broken piece of chalk.

Yuki/ Machi romantic scenes contrast Yuki/ tohru forced romantic scene at the earlier seasons. There is no lame cringy lines like “ I’ll kidnap you & go to a vacation” or kissing a ribbon. There is NO acting or pretentious lines. Here a piece of chalk did the trick, an understanding of her tears & a head pat, a promise to walk on snow together! Congratulations Yuki, You made it into romantic boyfriends category! XD. also, good writing!

The Bra scene is the real comedy in the ep.

Arisa’s “ kyon, we won’t forgive you if you hurt tohru” is gold cuz kyo WILL. When it’s time to confess he knew kyoko & she HATES him & doesn’t forgive him, tohru would be hurt! Even if she wasn’t in love with kyo!!! Knowing your beloved’s last words were hateful is painful!! Add to this that tohru loves kyo & would be struggling between forgiving him or not!! Add to this that kyo might NOT want to be forgiven!!

“ I won’t forgive you”. kyo’s haunting reminder that he’s unforgivable is now shared by kyoko, yuki, Hana & Arisa!! 

look, you might argue that furuba’s romantic writing might be a bit awkward with all sorts of romantic couples, age gaps, the need for everybody to be in love one way or the other & so on, but the traumatic behavioral writing is the best!!!!! I was never disappointed with how Takaya write abused traumatized children’s behavior. One of my fave scenes is yuki/ kyo in the stairs in se02 where kyo lashed out on yuki & yuki was over it. While that scene was rightfully celebrated for yuki’s triumphant attitude as he got over his trauma, I love it for the realistic trauma filled attitude of kyo, all charged with kyoko’s flashback! He’s in deep & he’s all by himself! Kyo will hurt tohru cuz he loves her just like how kazuma hurt him by forcefully taking his bracelet cuz he loves him. Kyo will be thinking it is for the best, who would want to be with someone that kyoko of all ppl hates!

 I’ll tolerate all the weird love couples in furuba, but the moment trauma is written weakly I’ll drop the show. There is NO way, kyo will confess kyoko’s lines then go “sorry abt that tohru, we’re good?” 

Back to Machi, I really hope that her trauma isn’t merely wrapped up cuz yuki loved her. Furuba was never abt love heals, it is abt love helps. We might not see more of her trauma for reasons of space, or not related to the current plot lines, but I really hope we hear her talk abt herself with yuki even few lines. Although, I feel that the focus now will be on setting her for yuki’s next stage in character development: honesty in the love confession. He’ll tell her abt the curse as the trailer hinted at. That’s their first love life struggle. But if I were to take a guess, it will be dealt with quickly like her trauma. She loves yuki dearly & as long as he walks with her in snow (human or rat, lol), it’s all good. <3

Hior’s mom is love.

Kagura’s new style is love! she isn’t dressed overly cutely anymore, but had a more comfortably style & I love her hair! also her friendship with Isuzu! <3. I wish Isuzu would really know there are ppl worried abt her in her life. Haru isn’t the only one.

Akito put Isuzu in the cat room, didn’t she? The place she left is similar to the place young Kazum wandered to in se01, ep25. & those scissors....

I never thought that the mere sight of shigure’s face will disgust me. XD. I still find him so intriguing, but yeah need time to get over the fact that he slept with Ren & counted it even with Akito, then slept with Akito afterwards! EWWW! so disgusting & I’m here to see this drama escalate!

Yuki / Machi moment was interrupted! XD It’s not fun when it happened to you, yuki? XD.

[shadow-scenarios]

Hello~ may I ask for something slightly specific? I wanted to ask about a scenario in which the reader recently obtains the Meta-Nav but instead of the PT finding out first, Goro does. See, the reader and Goro have recently become acquaintances and reader thinks that the Meta-Nav is something related to illegal activity so she goes to consult their detective friend on this mysterious app! Haha, sorry if this is too specific ;-;

Hey there simulationone, this isn’t too specific!! I like creative ideas that change the plot & this has been my favourite request to write so far.

However, I did change the request slightly. I made it so that the Reader awakened to their Persona & gains the MetaNav!! I hope that’s alright with you. If not, feel free to message me again and I can rewrite it.

{ Post Writing Note: Well, I wrote way too much!! Sorry if there’s less Akechi content than you thought, I got hyperfixated on how it would affect the plot. I’d love to write a Part 2 full of angst with this, so feel free to request it!! }

- Nexus.

Dance with Justice | Goro Akechi

Life at Kosei High was predictable. Like a metronome. Constant pressure to be the best & high achievement boundaries, it was a wonder how she was ever accepted without some sort of moonlighting as a prodigy. These stories of mental shutdowns & psychotic breakdowns made the world look grim & everyone seemed desperate to escape it all.

Comfort was found in the Phantom Thieves and how they manipulated hearts. Dancing the line between immoral & illegal, it was a grey area where the who was less significant than the how. Society grasped onto them as miraculous saviours as they solved cases faster than regular forces ever could: Kamoshida, Madarame, Kaneshiro, Medjed. The world was taken by storm, these renegade rogues looking to change the world & it seemed they were no longer an urban legend.

Their downfall was unexpected, to say the least. Okumura was murdered in cold blood, his mental shutdown playing onscreen during an important meeting where he was about to reveal an important factor in solving this buck-wild case. A calling card was found at the residence, the sigil of their misdeeds. Just when the mystery was about to unravel, the threads gave way to a bigger problem: Did the Phantom Thieves cause the very shutdowns everyone was trying to escape?

Swiftly, the media capitalised. Labelling them as criminals, demanding their arrest. Everything shifted so quickly & she was caught up by the egregious claims of both sides. There was one thing for certain: The Phantoms Thieves had killed someone and regardless of their previous deeds, they needed to be brought to justice.

Naturally, the first viable suspect she found was Yusuke Kitagawa.

He was of the eccentric sort, gaining a scholarship through art. Everything the strange man did was usually for the sake of ‘ Finding true beauty! ’, which was slightly melodramatic. Before Madarame’s case, he was fixated on art singularly. Now? He seemed to have other priorities. Whenever someone would discuss the Phantom Thieves in an art lesson, there was a glimmer in his eye & the paintbrush that had been on the canvas stopped in order to listen in.

A victim of Madarame’s plagiarism, which gave a plausible motive. Despite this, nothing was concrete. She thought about her friend, Akechi. Was this how he solved crimes?

Obviously, the next step was to follow Yusuke around. Sneaking around was rather easy, all she had ever been known as by the student populace was ‘ the girl who was friends with Akechi! ’, so standing out was not much of a problem. There was not much abnormal. Despite being somewhat of a social outcast, he had a small circle of friends. Six in total.

Five of them were clearly wearing the Shujin Academy uniform on the day she spotted them. One was tall in stature with fluffy black hair & thick framed glasses. Reserved in nature but he always appeared to have some sort of witty comeback. Soon he became known as Akira.

Another one was a blonde, around the same height. He wore the uniform much like a delinquent alongside a yellow graphic tee. Obnoxiously loud, as it was never difficult to hear what he was saying even from far away. The person closest to him was Ann. She had platinum blonde hair tied back into pigtails & features of an American.

Makoto was next. Clearly more of a calculating type, she wore the uniform immaculately. Wearing her hair in a French-braid styled headband, she had maroon coloured eyes & was around average height. Most of the time, she was commenting on the boy’s behaviour.

Haru Okumura was someone recognisable due to the news about her father’s death, which was saddening. In her uniform, she wore a fluffy pink turtleneck alongside white tights with flower patterns.

Futaba was just as strange as Yusuke. She used a mixture of gamer jargon whenever she spoke and was never seen in a uniform. About middle school age, she carried around a set of headphones everywhere that regularly rested atop her maple coloured hair.

Stuffed inside of Akira’s bag was also a cat that they tried to hide. Key word: Tried. Six of them & a cat.

They frequented a local cafe in Shibuya, LeBlanc. It was a nice location & she had even gone in there once to listen in. Boss was kind, to say the least. He served coffee with a warm smile & the curry combined perfectly enough to encourage a smile out of her.

On a Friday, the cafe was busy. They had gathered at one table & chatted casually. Most of them looked forelorn. Akira eventually gestured for them to take the conversation outside, where they would disturb fewer people.

Following behind them, she paid Boss & followed, attempting to seem casual. They never noticed. Conspicuously trailing into an alleyway, Ryuji pulled out his phone. Listening in was difficult so she opted to pull out her own phone and record. One of them, presumably Akira, simply said “ Mementos. ”.

Mementos. That singular word triggered something & changed everything. As the world began to violently shift in a strange phenomena, hues of vermillion & mauve dotted her vision. It was hypnotic. Eventually, she snapped out of the trance.

Concealed by masks & flashy outfits were the suspicious group she had been following. It was blatantly obvious by their hair colours. However, the animated cat creature was a surprise. It was reminiscent of the cat Akira carried around but even stranger was that it talked. Then it turned into a bus. Which did not seem all that strange.

Inherently familiar with their environment, they sped off down the escalator, leaving her alone with her thoughts. There were so many reds & greys. Thick red veins ran through the sides in mangled forms. The wall behind her was dilapidated & the only way to proceed was the escalator in front of her.

A fatal mistake, really.

Recalling the details of the awakening are fuzzy at best. These lumbering creatures formed entirely out of shadow began to take notice of her unwanted presence. Cornered, desperate and alone. Insurmountable pain; the voice of someone almost familiar; then freedom & rebellion.

With the pact of her Persona, everything was clearer. Life had previously moved in rhetorical patterns, it was now a whimsical dance. Eliminating the so called enemies with a weapon in hand, she eventually found a way back to the surface. The door at the beginning looked to be a way out, so she threw caution to the wind & took the chance.

Fatigue came first in this dingy alleyway. Adrenaline had been fuelling the push to leave alongside her newly granted power and once that was gone, nothing would spare her from raw exhaustion. Checking her phone in the hopes of finding evidence, the video taken was still there, though it cut off as soon as anyone disappeared.

Even without evidence, she knew that this group was doing something illicit. So she texted the one person she trusted with this secret: Goro Akechi. He was a detective, surely he would have answers.

;; I must speak with you in person as soon as possible. It’s regarding the Phantom Thieves, I have some evidence for you. You’re investigating them, correct?

Knowing full well that Akechi lived a busy life, she did not expect a response for a while. After gathering the strength to stand once again, she headed home. It was the most exhausting experience ever, physically & emotionally. A few minutes after returning home, there was a response from Akechi.

I am indeed investigating them. If you have any evidence regarding them, would it not be more convenient for me to receive it via text? ;;

;; Yes, it would be, but I can barely even believe the evidence presented to me. It’s better for you to see it for yourself. Are you attending school tomorrow?

Indeed I am. Pulling away from the public eye has benefits. If you are free during lunch, we can meet on the rooftop and discuss the supposed evidence that you have found. Does that sound like a compromise? ;;

;; Alright. I’ll see you on the rooftop tomorrow.

The next day was filled with trepidation. Everyone seemed to be mulling about & with how slowly the clock was moving, it was if the school was in a state of chronostasis. Although she did not share many classes with Akechi, there had been a moment where she saw a mop of hazelnut brown hair amongst a crowd, so he was likely to be there.

Sitting on the rooftop alone was slightly boring but she understood why he was late. Every time lunch began, Akechi would be surrounded by people who wanted his attention. It must have been rather annoying.

5. 10. 15. Minutes ticked by. During the winter, it was exceptionally cold so not a single soul came up. The chilly winter breeze nipped at her skin & for a moment she wondered if it was Akechi that she had seen. The brown hair easily could have been mistaken—

The creak of the door announced his presence. With a formal apology, he recalled how his teachers were intent on swarming him with catch up work that he would inevitably never complete. Dismissing it all & moving along with the subject, Akechi got straight to the point:

“ What was it you wished to speak to me about? ”, he asked.

“ I believe I have ascertained the identities of the Phantom Thieves, ” was the only reply she gave.

Looking astounded, he shifted his glove via force of habit & looked directly at her.

“ That’s quite the bold claim, ” he returned to a neutral expression as the mask of the Detective Prince slipped back on, “ Do you have any evidence? ”.

Recalling the story to the best of her ability was tedious. From the suspicious behaviour Yusuke had been demonstrating to the video evidence taken from her phone. Throughout the entire story, he maintained a neutral expression so she was never quite sure what to think.

“ Usually, I would disregard such stories as a strange dream or a vision you had & declare your footage as edited. However, I have... also had an encounter in this strange phenomena as well. ”

Everything began to make more sense as it was explained. Akechi rattled off about the cognitive world, Palaces, Personas & even how ‘ stealing someone’s heart ’ was possible. He explained that his plan was to lend the Phantom Thieves a hand in their next assignment & catch them in the very act. Specifically, their leader.

“ That explains a lot. Let me help you. I have a Persona as well & I can fight in that other world. I want to bring the Phantom Thieves to justice. They killed Okumura & many others if they are the ones behind the mental shutdowns. Tampering with the heart of another is wrong... ”

“... Alright. I suppose it will make things easier if it is the two of us. I hope you are a very good actor,” Akechi extended a reluctant hand for her to shake. His gaze was calculated, cold. Much different from his tone of voice. However, she took his hand & shook it.

With that, a contract was signed. Both herself & the detective would bring about the end of the Phantom Thieves.

Word Count: 1.9k

Publish Date: 27.09.20

[tui-la-la]

Zuko x f!Reader fic

Hey, do you ever feel like the comics royally screwed over sweet Zuko in The Love Department ™? Me, too. Here's a Zuko/female reader fic to dull the pain. This follows the comics pretty closely, just trying to weave in one extra Kyoshi Warrior (guess who), traveling to the Fire Nation with Suki, Ty Lee and the rest of the warriors to serve as Prince Zuko's personal guard. I think you can guess where this is going.

Part I

Warnings: None

Word Count: ~ 1300

I don't know where this is going to go, so! If you have thoughts, shoot me an ask. Maybe more, maybe tag list? Idk

I.

THE AFTERNOON SUN glittered on the surface of the water. On the horizon, Elephant Koi rose from the depths with a splash. Y/N took a moment to bask in the sights of Kyoshi Island as she reached for her waterskin. She took a deep drink and wiped the sweat from her brow as Suki called an intense day of training to a close for the Kyoshi Warriors. The voice of her friend and sparring partner, Ty Lee, broke Y/N’s silent admiration of the scenery. 

“Y/N!”

“Mm? Ty Lee?”

“Why do I feel like you’re not listening to a word I’m saying.”

“That’s because... I’m not. Sorry..! Ow! Stop! I said I’m SORRY! It’s been a long day. What were you saying?”

A wicked grin came over Ty Lee’s face as she ceased her assault of Y/N. 

“I was saying, our newest sister is picking up Chi blocking really quickly, and I think it’s time for her to get some real training in”. 

Y/N laughed and rolled her eyes. “Okay, so why don’t you spar with her, then? I promise I’ll carry you home when your legs are jelly.” 

“So, first of all, you said that last time and then walked away laughing. But you know what I mean, Y/N! She needs to spar” Ty Lee pleaded, sending her friend a doe-eyed look. 

“Alright, alright. I’ll spar with her tomorrow after training, and we’ll see just how good of a teacher you are, Ty.”

“I knew you would come around!” squealed Ty Lee, throwing her arms around her friend. Y/N responded with an exaggerated eye-roll. “Plus, I’m covering ALL of your watches during your trip home. You owe me!” 

At the mention of home, Y/N cast a dreamy look to the horizon and sank down onto the beach. “You’re right,” she said, pulling her armor off and burying her feet in the sand, “I do owe you… big time”. 

Ty Lee cartwheeled into YN’s field of view, landing in a handstand inches from her face. “Are you excited? You’ll get to see your boooyfriend“ Ty Lee quipped, raising an upside-down eyebrow. 

Y/N exhaled deeply, avoiding her curious gaze. “I’m… excited, I guess, to see Haru. I don’t know, Ty. It’s not that simple. I’m probably going to have to figure that... whole thing out when I get home, huh?” 

Ty Lee’s response was cut short by a shrill signal coming from the temple; a signal for the Kyoshi Warriors to assemble. Y/N rose up, brushing sand off of her green skirt and donning her armor. The two girls cast each other a knowing look. “Maybe I won't have to figure it out, after all” Y/N said, as the two started their run into town. “It sounds like we’re needed elsewhere”. 

-

Suki took her place at the head of the group, looking at the group of warriors gathered in front of her. A messenger hawk carrying the symbol of the Fire Nation perched on her shoulder.

 “Kyoshi Warriors, we’ve been asked to serve as Fire Lord Zuko’s personal detail” a stoic Suki told the room. A murmur rose from the group. “There have been six attempts on the Fire Lord’s life in his past year on the throne, and it’s now our job to ensure his safety. I’ll be assigning you all to  two groups; one to stay here on Kyoshi Island, and another to be detailed to the Fire Nation Capital. You’ll receive your assignments tomorrow morning, and we’ll head out shortly after. Sleep well, everyone. Dismissed.” 

The group broke apart, discussing the news. “Looks like your trip home just turned into MY trip home!” Ty Lee said excitedly. “I can’t wait to show you where I’m from! We’re going to have so much fun!” Y/N glanced away from Ty Lee to where several warriors had already begun to approach Suki, undoubtedly about their potential assignments. “I don’t know, Ty, I think maybe it would be best if I stayed here”. 

A look of confusion crossed Ty Lee’s face. “Really? But wouldn’t you, of all people, want to go? I mean, you’ve never even seen the Fire Nation, and it’s where yo-“ 

“But who's going to look after Kyoshi Island?” Y/N interjected. “Plus, I’ve been a Kyoshi Warrior for less than a year. I’ve never left the Earth Kingdom… and look at how excited everyone else is at the possibility of going. It’s better that I stay here”. Y/N broke away from Ty Lee and the rest of the crowd.  “Come on, let’s go get some dinner” Y/N said softly, and turned to exit the temple.

-

LATER THAT NIGHT, Y/N returned to the temple to find Suki sitting pensively on the floor. She had seen a light in the temple from her bedroom window, a sure sign that Suki was still there, working through a big decision. 

“Knock knock” said Y/N softly, entering the room. Suki looked up, offering a slight smile at the sight of her friend. “How are you, Suki?” Y/N asked, taking a seat on the floor next to her. “This is a big task ahead of us, and the Fire Lord is a friend of yours”. Concern flashed across Y/N’s face. She reached over and gave her friend’s arm a soft squeeze. Suki sighed, rolled back onto the floor, and splayed her out arms with a thud. In response, Y/N collapsed onto her back in dramatic caricature of Suki’s movements, earning a chuckle from her friend. “I’m glad you came down” said Suki softly, “I was just thinking about how I wish Sokka was here to talk to. There’s so much on my mind”. Her brow furrowed before continuing. 

“It’s not that I’m nervous about the mission…” she said, her voice becoming hushed. Her eyes scanned the ceiling, almost as if looking for answers. “I’m worried about Zuko. Mai’s letter mentioned he hasn’t been himself… he’s having trouble sleeping, and this Yu Dao conflict keeps escalating.” Suki hesitated for a moment, then turned to face Y/N. “I was actually hoping you would come with my group to the Fire Nation. Not only are you a skilled warrior, but I think you might be able to help figure out what to do about Yu Dao and the Harmony Restoration Movement” her voice hushed further “...because of what happened to you.” 

Y/N took a deep breath, closing her eyes. They sat in silence for a moment. “You’re my leader, Suki. And my friend. I’ll go wherever you need me” Y/N replied with a soft smile. A sigh escaped Suki, a breath she didn’t know she had been holding. She rose to her feet and offered a hand to Y/N, pulling her up to her feet. “Thank you, Y/N. Our ship leaves tomorrow morning. We might be there a while… so make sure to pack all of your belongings”. Suki’s gaze softened when she saw a nervous look flash across Y/N’s face. “I’m really glad you're coming with us, Y/N… I don’t know how long I could handle Ty Lee without you” she said, causing Y/N to burst out laughing. “That’s fair. It’s a tough job... but someone has to balance out the pinkness of her aura” Y/N said, and they both laughed. “I’ll see you tomorrow morning, Suki. I need to rest up… apparently one of our sisters needs to test her Chi blocking tomorrow” Y/N said with a wink, earning one last laugh from Suki before making her way back to the village.

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #115: Bowser Doesn't Like Morgana (Persona 5 X Super Smash Bros Ultimate)

Everyone (Ren, Morgana, Futuba, and Ryuji) was able to win the Face Lift minigame once Morgana landed on the Bowser Space.

Ren: (Smiles Proudly) Nice.

Ryuji: (Smiles Triumphant) Alright!!

Futuba: (Smiles Brightly) Our coins are saved!!!!

Morgana: (Sighed in relief) Oh thank God...

Bowser: (Talking to Wario (Who is played by Morgana) Everyone wins? Well.... I don't like you so gimme your 50 coins, punk!

Morgana: (Drop his controller while having his Mouth Opened wide after what he saw) ......................

Futuba/Kasumi: (Eyes Widened) Oh my God....

Yusuke: Well that escalated quickly.

Ren: Damn..........

Ryuji: (Burst out laughing)

Ann: D-did that serious just happened?

Makoto: (Facepalms) I knew we should've picked Mario Party 3....

Haru: (Genuinely Surprised) Oh my gosh! Mona-chan, I am so sorry!......(Turn to an unresponsive Morgana) Mona?

Morgana: ................(Made a fake yet broken smile) Welp, it was fun while it lasted. Since the game doesn't like me, I think I'm going to get some shut eye for the night. (In a Yakko fashion) Goodnight, everybody!

Haru: (Stopped Morgana from walking away from the room by giving him a loving hug) Mona-chan, wait! Please don't go!

Kasumi: (Came by and pet Morgana) Yeah. It's gonna be okay.

Futuba: That poorly 3D model of Bowser might not like you, but we still love you, kitty!

Morgana: (Still feeling a little down) Thanks. I love you guys too....

Ren: C'mon, Mona. You shouldn't let this get the better of you.

Yusuke: I'm sure your coin loss isn't the end of world or anything.

Ann: Yeah, Mona. You'll be able to bounce back from this... somehow.

Makoto: Which is all the more reason why you should never give up. Especially in a Mario Party game.

Kasumi: That's right! And we promise not to laugh at you either....(turns to Ryuji with a glare) Right, Ryuji-san?

Ryuji: (Abruptly stopped laughing after receiving a few glares from his friends) (*Ahem*) Y-Yeah, they're right, Mona. I mean... so what if Bowser took all of your coins before saying he didn't like you? You can bounce back from this. (If you can that is) So personally, I don't think you should give up yet, got it?

Morgana: (Eyes Widened) You guys really think I'll recover from this?

Haru: Of course we do. But you'll never know how much you'll accomplish if you going to give up like this.

Morgana: (Took Deep Breath) ............. Alright, I'll stay.

Ryuji: Really?

Morgana: Yeah. You guys are my friends. It would be pretty pity if I leave you guys like this. (Determined) Also, I'm not going to let some hideous looking model of Bowser ruin my fun like this! I'm going win this thing!!

Futuba: (Cheers for her cat brother) That's our kitty!!!

Ren: I knew you had it in you to keep fighting.

Haru: (Smiles Softly) We're so proud of you, sweetie.

Morgana: (Smiles Softly) Thanks for believing in me, you guys. Now let's continue this torture fest known as Mario Party!!!

Everyone: Yeah!!!!

Bonus

Bowser: (Sees Morgana) Sup, cat.

Morgana: (Gave Bowser a hard looking glare before walking away)

Bowser: (Confused) The hell is wrong with him?

Ren: Oh, Mona? Yeah....he doesn't like you.

Bowser: (Eyes Widened) He doesn't like me? Why's that?

Ren: Two words: Mario Party. (Walks away)

Bowser: .................. What?

@kira-vera

@keyenuta

@ink-correctsmashbrosbloo

@miki-13

@ma-lemons

@26shann

@scribblehooves

[nexttrickanvils]

shuharu + 17

17. “Looks like we’ll be trapped for a while…”

+++

It happened so quickly that was a miracle that they came out relatively unscathed. The group had never seen a shadow do something like this before.

“Did… did that thing effin’ explode!? What are they, Capumon now!?”

“Is everyone alright?” asked Yusuke

“I’m scanning right now!”

“H-hey, where’s Joker!?” asked Ann

“Noir’s not here either!” exclaimed Morgana

“We’re over here!”

The thieves turned to their leaders’ voice only to be faced with a caved in tunnel.

“Shit! Dude you two okay over there?”

“I’m alright. Noir’s knocked out but she’s still breathing.”

Immediately Ryuji starts trying to pull the rubble away and break through.

“Don’t worry guys, I’ll get ya outta there!”

“That’s going to take too long Bonehead!”

“Well maybe it’ll go faster if you actually help me out instead of shit-talking!”

Before the fight could escalate Akira shouts out, “ENOUGH! Skull, Mona’s right, just pulling out the rubble will take too long not to mention risky. Oracle, can you see if you find another route to where we are?”

“Gimmie a minute… okay I think I found one. There’s a whole bunch of shadows but it doesn’t look like they’re anything we can’t handle.”

Well it was better than nothing.

“Alright we’ll wait for you. Listen to Queen until you find us.”

Everyone gave their agreement and it wasn’t long before Akira could hear the sound of the Monabus driving off.

With that, he walks over to where he laid Haru against one of the tunnel walls.

“Sorry Noir, looks like we’ll be trapped for a while.”

He removes his coat and sits down next to her. Then he gently moves Haru so that her head would rest on his lap and drapes the coat over her like a blanket. Out of his pockets, Akira pulls out two life stones and places one on Haru’s body as he grips the other. Both of them are then showed in a soothing green light.

An unknown amount of time passes by.

With her injuries gone, Haru looked peaceful… probably the most peaceful Akira’s seen her.

As embarrassing as it was to admit it, Akira felt like there was something special about Haru. That there was something that drew her to him…

…Alright he was in love. He’s only known her for little over a month but he can’t help but admire her enthusiasm, her earnestness, and her kindness. Which made it all the more frustrating that he can’t seem to help her.

As a phantom thief, Akira had reignited his sense of justice, Ryuji was given a chance to be a hero, Ann could finally be herself, Yusuke escaped an abusive home, Makoto found the confidence to follow her own path, and Futaba’s life was saved… but Haru… all being a phantom thief has given her was her father’s death and responsibilities she wasn’t ready for.

“I’m so sorry, Noir. You deserve so much better.”

Without even thinking, he starts stroking her hair and continues talking.

“I wish there was more I could do for you… to be honest; I still go over the infiltration of your father’s palace in my head. Wondering what we could have done differently; if we could have caught Black Mask before he… I wish I could protect you from that scumbag that you have to marry… I wish I could’ve protected you better in that last fight…”

“…you’ve done everything you can…”

Akira’s hand stills as he realizes that Haru was finally awake. She turns her head to look at him and gives him that gentle smile that makes his heart beat faster.

“Har-Noir…I…”

She places a gloved hand on his cheek and Akira finds himself grateful for his mask hiding his blush.

“Knowing that you care is enough and I know that you’re doing your best.”

Akira smiles back and even leans a little into Haru’s touch.

“Thank you.”

[sachi-pon]

free! dive to the future episode 3 liveblog/review thing

once again, i am pretty late. s-sorry... it's sometimes hard to find a good time to sit down and do this! it takes me so long to watch these episodes because i have to keep pausing to write things!!  ^__^UU but don't get me wrong. it's fun!! i just have a lot of other things going on that i'm trying to do these days.

i did do the same thing for the other episodes: episode 1 liveblog/review: http://sachi-pon.tumblr.com/post/175837687351/free-dive-to-the-future-episode-1-liveblog-review episode 2 liveblog/review: http://sachi-pon.tumblr.com/post/176267454651/free-dive-to-the-future-episode-2-liveblogreview

watch episode 3 here: http://www.crunchyroll.com/free-iwatobi-swim-club/episode-3-first-swim-in-another-country-775634

now, let's begin!!!!

hey look ikuya, i guess hiyori saved you from your feelings of loneliness XD

i'm thinking. is this season going to have some big reveal in a later episode with ikuya where it's one of those "this whole time, he was..." or something??? that's one of my favorite kinds of plot twists.

lol i heard him say "morning call" okay? i understand english you know

what he says: "i'm fine" what he means: "I'M UPSET ABOUT HARUUUUU AND HAVE A LOT OF ANGST ABOUT MY PAST AND ALSO MY PRESENT AND FUTURE FOR SOME REASON AND MY HAIR KEEPS GETTING IN MY EYES."

there's a mysterious monster in the bed!!!!!

IT'S RIN

full of energy, i see.

can i just watch an entire episode of rin silently doing mundane everyday things and looking tired and cute?

ENGLISH AAAAAAAHHHHHH lol i keep forgetting that there is a lot of english in this season apparently

"i can't read him" aww, the way he said it is so cute.

rin saying "what?" in english... I CAN'T STAND THE CUTENESS!!!!!

"you guys are just too slow" that trash-talking is supposed to sound tough but that accent is too precious.

"your muscles aren't my type" lolol are you gou???

omg i type things and then people in the show say them?!?!? XD

i'm gonna start saying "cho-very" to other people in my real life in america. i'm sure everyone else around me will NOT think i'm weird.

this soft piano music is great <333

"i'm fine" once again, the biggest lie in the world

"nothing's wrong" sure.

the guy with blue hair's hairstyle is so weird???? but okay, i accept it.

of course mr. stalker appears out of nowhere to speak for ikuya because heaven forbid ikuya speaks for himself!!!!

i like how every time hiyori speaks for ikuya or tries to stalk him in some way, ikuya goes along with it. it's... kind of adorable? but at the same time, there's something weird about this relationship!!

btw. i bet there will be a time that ikuya finally gets mad at hiyori for speaking for him. like "wtf dude, you're so annoying!"

wait, you don't like team events but you complained at the beginning of the episode about being lonely. well okay then.

oh you wait until ikuya can't hear you and then you say something under your breath, haha

i like sousuke's voice <3333 i'm just saying!!! i'm just saying.

detective makoto trying to solve the mystery

"sounds like a girl's name" omg these poor guys in this anime. they will never escape being made fun of for that. XD

"hey, i just insulted you, but don't get pissed off!!"

"hey, i just insulted you, but let's go on a date!!!"

the stunned look on rin's face. he's like 'hey that sounds like a pretty sweet lifestyle!' (and then he tries to pretend that he doesn't care, haha.)

"he's aiming for the global stage, like me." rin, are you aiming for the global stage or are you aiming for that sweet prize-collecting lifestyle now???

shhh, rin, don't bother people when they are sleeping!!!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NONONONONONONO NOOOOOOOOO. DON'T EVEN SHOW ME THIS. DO NOT SHOW ME THIS HOTEL. THE TRAUMA IS COMING BACK. I HAVE OFFICIALLY BEEN TRIGGERED.

*** How to Trigger a Makoharu Shipper in Just Four Words *** 1. season 2. two 3. episode 4. twelve

"i'm not sure if it's right for all of us to just barge in." hey that's what i have said before. maybe it's not a great idea for you all to go see ikuya! he clearly has some... issues or something.

"ikuya's not mad about that" oh makoto you're so funny

so many questions being asked! this is like a meeting of a detective squad. okay now that i've said that, i want a series where the free! characters go around solving mysteries. kyoani, make it happen.

omg i love how the music continues into the next scene. (i like little details like that. i like to think about all the little details in the choices made by the people who create this show.)

hiyori's not just a weird stalker but he genuinely has concern for ikuya... awww

"rin, you've gotta stop having dinner with him every night." LOLOL WHAAAT. XDDD HOW MANY DINNERS HAVE THEY HAD???!!

hmm i wonder if gou has that?

of course gou has all the muscle magazines.

OF COURSE GOU IS READING ONE RIGHT NOW HAHAHAHAHA I LOVE THIS SHOW

"if anything happens to me, you have to protect this photo book" LOL I AM DONE I AM DONE

"gathering information." so this IS a detective squad.

haru's confused look next to mako's awkward smile... haha

"if that's how you feel, why don't you cover my dinner?" rin you savage

"i have a policy against spoiling younger guys" does that mean you have a policy for spoiling guys who are the same age or older?????

omg hiyori??? you're such a stalker. or better yet... a SPY. that's what you are. free! is now a spy drama. which is pretty cool if you ask me.

"it's not that i'm mad at haruka and his friends" suuuuuure

the detective squad really needs to be here to listen to this whole speech. so much information and yet they can't hear it. XD

what is natsuya's dream?? why'd he interrupt?

the beer can in the water, lol

RIN'S LAUGH I'M DEAD THAT WAS SO CUTE.

"you're the adulterous type, huh?" well, this show escalated quickly.

how many guys does rin want to "swim" with? umm that is a very personal question isn't it? ;)

"if i win, you let me stay in your apartment" well, this show escalated quickly, EVEN HIGHER NOW. rin, please say no to this weirdo.

he didn't say no. they are about to race. well, it's good that they went on several dates before swimming together.

let me guess. natsuya will win and move into rin's apartment because the writers are disgusting perverts who want to throw more sexual tension into this show. (okay, i approve.)

how did you two even notice the rain if there's already water splashing all around you?????? PLOTHOLE

natsuya wants to go back to japan in order to swim with someone else?? so my prediction was wrong?? well then! i never said it. you never saw it.

wait who is this????

there may be two kinds of muscles for you, but there is only one kind of muscle for gou: the kind she likes.

"i knew someone a long time ago who was the same way." and then the scene changes? wait, i want to know who he's talking about!! detective squad, please solve the mystery!

omg, the detective squad actually showed up right after i typed that. yay~

haru has a look on his face like "i am 100% sure that something bad is gonna happen." (and then he goes in anyway)

makoto looks angry in the preview?? or is it just determined? whatever it is, it's hot. <3

that's the end of the episode!!! so here's what i think. i liked this episode because as you can see, i keep hanging on to every little thing and watching intensely!!! i do see a mystery going on here. it's unfolding piece by piece. i think this is a season where each episode will be a little more dramatic than the previous one. like each one builds on the drama created by the previous episode. clearly there are so many tensions and issues with these characters. things are going to explode...

[the-storm-winds]

I should’ve stopped them - Pegoryu

Inspired by @ask-the-trickster​‘s fanart.

Set during/after that scene just after Shido’s palace.

–

“Are you sure that was really necessary?” Akira finally spoke up. He felt a bit sick to his stomach. He knew Ann’s intention had been a “how dare you scare me like that” slap like he’d seen in movies, but it had escalated way too quickly, with each of the girls getting in a few hits. One had caused his head to bang against the lamp post, and the poor guy had passed out for a few seconds. They’d played it off like they meant it, like Ryuji’s well-being was worth less than a bruised ego.

Did they even know about Ryuji’s past? Ann and Makoto surely did, although he wasn’t so sure about Haru, and Futaba almost certainly didn’t. Still, they had all gone too far, the victim having had a history of physical abuse or no.

He’d taken a few steps to follow the others, but now he turned back to approach Ryuji’s slumped form. He wasn’t going to just leave him here, damn it all.

“What? You going to hit me, too?”

Ryuji’s voice startled him. No. Although… God, he might as well have. He was as guilty as the rest of them. I’m their leader. I could’ve stepped in. He knelt beside Ryuji and gripped his shoulders with trembling hands, before pulling him into an embrace, finally giving in to the emotions over everything that had happened that night. I almost lost you.

“I’m sorry. I should’ve been quicker to stop them,” he apologized.

“Nah, it’s… It’s fine. I’m used to it anyway. I prolly deserved it or somethin’.”

Akira squeezed him tighter. It wasn’t fine. He’d be having a talk with every one of the other thieves after this.

“Dammit, what did I do wrong?” …This time. The rest of Ryuji’s question hung in the air, unspoken, but Akira heard it anyway. His heart wrenched.

“Nothing. You didn’t do anything wrong. We were just scared for you. We all love you, Ryuji.” I love you.

“Y'sure got a funny way of showin’ it, then,” Ryuji grumbled.

“I know. I’m sorry.”

“Nah…” Ryuji patted his back awkwardly. “It ain’t your fault, dude. I might give those girls a piece of my mind, though.” He paused, then added more quietly, “But I guess it ain’t really their fault either. I just did somethin’ stupid. As usual.” He laughed.

At that, Akira pulled back from the hug to look at his face “No. You were very brave, Ryuji,” he said. “If you hadn’t done what you did, we all would’ve died in there. You’re the hero.” He moved to gently touch his cheek―to comfort him further, that was all―but Ryuji flinched away, as if on instinct, and Akira felt his heart twist even tighter. He expects me to hit him, even now.

Instead, Akira leaned forward and touched their foreheads together. “You can believe me. You’re a good person. One of the best I’ve ever met, and one of the most selfless.”

Ryuji didn’t meet his gaze, opting to stare at the bit of grass between them instead. Akira could feel him trembling. He held him there for a few more silent moments, then sat back and removed his glasses to rub at the slight wetness that had been stinging at his own eyes for some time. No, he wasn’t ashamed to let Ryuji see that he was crying. Let the boy know that his unflappable leader had been moved to tears by his near death. He was worth that much and more.

“The last train is gone already, so you can sleep at my place. It’s closer,” Akira said. Ryuji nodded mutely in response. “And you’re taking the bed, since you’re all bruised.”

“What? I can't―”

“No ‘buts’. That’s an order.”

“Yes, leader.” He looked sheepish. Cute. 

Akira helped him to his feet, and they soon settled into a comfortable pace for the walk home. He still felt guilty for having been such a bad friend, but he’d be damned if he wasn’t going to try his best to make it up to him.

[cherry-kirsch]

“i face god and walk backwards into hell” — akira, probably || chapter two

Chapter Summary: Akira is banished to the Shadow-Realm, Ann is apparently into choking, Haru enters the chatroom, and Yusuke lets himself go.

[ AO3 ]

August 17th 2017 3:02 am

akiriana grande changed their name to akiwa kuwusu.

akiwa kuwusu: hewwo, my name is akiwa kuwusu uwu i hope we can be fwends

get boned: Blocked.

lesbiann: dark google tell me how to hide a body

akiwa kuwusu: uwu don't uwu want to be fwends?

hackerman: haha not anymore

akiwa kuwusu: come won futwuba! fwends!

hackerman: die!

lesbiann: hey futuba can you hack into akita's phone and make him fucking die

hackerman: i'm good but i'm not that good

hackerman: also, ann, that's murder

lesbiann: your point

get boned: akira…. dude… please

akiwa kuwusu: rwyuji! wanna be fwends??

get boned: ….

akiwa kuwusu: uwu know uwu wanna!~

get boned: akira, i beg you

get boned: do not make what attraction i have for you die

lesbiann: RYUJI U LIKE AKIRA????

get boned: I NEVER SAID THAT

akiwa kuwusu: uwu!!! rwuji, do uwu wike me??~

get boned: no comment.

hackerman: HOLY SHIT HE LIKES AKIRA!!!

lesbiann: I NEED TO TELL SHIHO

get boned: i refuse to talk about this

akiwa kuwusu: come on, rwuji, uwu wike me!!

get boned: no.

akiwa kuwusu: T-T

get boned is offline.

akiwa kuwusu: rwuji!! come back!!

lesbiann: this is too much for me

akiwa kuwusu: don't uwu mean… 'this is too-uwu much for me'

lesbiann: blocked.

lesbiann is offline

akiwa kuwusu: rude!!!

hackerman: this is why you have no friends

akiwa kuwusu: :3 nyah~

hackerman: i'm banishing you to the shadow-realm

hackerman: naughty children get sent to the shadow-realm.

akiwa kuwusu: don't uwu mean the meta-vewse???

hackerman is offline.

akiwa kuwusu: D:

akiwa kuwusu: alone again… naturawy...

      August 17th 2017 5:45pm

kamenrider is online.

kamenrider: what….

kamenrider: what did i just read

akiwa kuwusu is online.

akiwa kuwusu: quawity content uwu

hackerman: i'll pay you 3,000 yen to change your username back and talk like a normal human being

akiwa kuwusu: sowd!!

akiwa kuwusu changed their nickname to daddy akira.

daddy akira: hello ya fucks ;)

kamenrider: this is somehow worse.

daddy akira: uhmm,,, makoto,,,,

daddy akira: don't kink-shame me

kamenrider: this just brings up more questions that it answers

daddy akira: coming from someone whose kink is justice

get boned is online.

get boned: my kink is dudes.

hackerman: my kink hardcore hentai.

lesbiann: my kink is a lover that will accept me no matter how many flaws i have

daddy akira: unrealistic. stick to bondage like the rest of us.

kamenrider: besides ann, i thought your kink was bondage?

lesbiann: I REFUSE TO TALK ABOUT THIS

hackerman: just admit you're into bondage ann, it could be so simple

lesbiann: no. choke.

hackerman: is that another one of your kinks???

lesbiann: Die.

hackerman changed yiffmaster's nickname to art-man.

art-man: Ann, are you into choking as well?

lesbiann: NO.

art-man: Oh, I just presumed.

lesbiann: stop presuming

lesbiann: everyone else can also stop talking

daddy akira: i refuse. it's funny to make fun of the kinks you may or may not have

lesbiann: says the guy who wants dude who can break him to step on him

daddy akira: that's a viable kink.

lesbiann: and bondage/choking isn't???

hackerman changed the chat name to Kink Discourse.

daddy akira: choking/bondage is the commoner's kink, and therefore Incorrect.

daddy akira: get better kinks

lesbiann: noted. now can we talk about something else?

get boned: are we not going to address the fact that futuba said her kink was hentai.

hackerman: my kink is not hentai, i'm classier than that

get boned: duly noted. i'll take your word for it.

poisonivy is online.

get boned: ABORT ABORT

poison ivy: what is this about kinks?

kamenrider: *kill bill sirens*

lesbiann: i have to leave *jumps out of the nearest window*

hackerman is offline.

art-man: this is unfortunate.

daddy akira: hey haru!

hackerman has left the chat.

      August 21st 2017 1:08am

  daddy akira: hello children and welcome to the #Kink Dicourse

lesbiann: we're not naming that chat that

lesbiann changed the chat name to Akira Sucks Dick.

daddy kink: this is even more accurate than the last chat name

get boned: your optimism will forever astound me

hackerman: he's the most pessimistic person i've ever met

daddy akira: we're all going to die someday so i might as well spend my life fucking up akechi's

get boned: iconic??

art-man: Akechi poisoned our water supply, burned our crops, and delivered a plague unto our houses!

poisonivy: he did?!

art-man: No. But are we just going to wait around until he does??

lesbiann: … 

get boned: ...

daddy akira: haru…. yusuke...

art-man: Yes, Akira?

poison ivy: hmm?

daddy akira: did y'all just make a spongebob reference???

poisionivy: did you just use the world y'all in an actual sentence

daddy akira: ? yes??

poisonivy: of course we did

poisonivy: yusuke has been coming over to my house on the weekends to watch cartoon with me

art-man: They're rather enjoyable!

daddy akira: this is an unlikely friendship i did not expect to play out

lesbiann: this is beautiful

get boned: truly the most iconic of friendships

kamenrider: what i find truly astounding is that yusuke used more than one question mark in the same sentence

daddy akira pinned 'art-man: No. But are we just going to wait around until he does??' to the chat.

daddy akira: iconic.

art-man: sometimes we all need to use more than one question mark in the same sentence

lesbiann: wow yusuke is really letting himself go

hackerman: character development.

art-man: I feel that you are all exaggerating this a little.

lesbiann: us??? no way!!!

art-man: Was that sarcasm?

lesbiann: Yes.

art-man: Oh, good.

poisonivy: would you care to play animal crossing with me?

daddy akira: i would…. but also it's been abandoned for six months

posionivy: this is a true crime.

lesbiann: guess we need to steal akira's heart for abandoning his animal crossing town.

get boned: you have committed a crimes against skyrim and her people.

get boned: what say you in your defence???

daddy akira: i'd rather die than go to prison!!!

get boned: *pulls a sword* so be it

daddy akira: is that a euphemism ryuji ;) ;)

lesbiann: that escalated quickly

hackerman: any of y'all got overwatch???

daddy akira: me.

poisonivy: me!

kamenrider: me!

get boned: me.

art-man: God I wish that were Me.

    poisonivy: you can come play it at my house yusuke!

lesbiann: wow y'all are nerds for playing video games

daddy akira: says the girl who plays d&d :/

lesbiann: don't @ me

daddy akira: i'll @ u if i want. fight me

lesbiann: 20 mins behind LeBlanc, i'll make you eat your words

daddy akira: you're on

lesbiann is offline.

daddy akira is offline.

      August 21th 2017 1:48am

  lesbiann changed the chat name to Akira Kurusu Lost.

art-man: Akira lost?

lesbiann: oh sweetie, he never stood a chance

get boned: i'm terrified but not surprised 

daddy akira: :((( feel sorry for me

art-man: Sympathy.

get boned: Kind words.

kamenrider: Pats.

poisonivy: Sad look.

hackerman: laughing directly at your face.

daddy akira: rude!! :(((

get boned: don't challenge the lesbians akira, they always win

lesbiann: :)) hell yea we do

kamenrider: no shit.

poisonivy: futuba are you paying minecraft?

hackerman is offline.

[franeridart]

what are your thoughts about bakugou and midoriya's relationship? platonic, i mean

I live and die for it, every part of the manga in which that relationship is shown progressing is between my favorite parts of the manga and I’ve reread them a hundred times and cried over them way more than necessary - the battle trial one? yes, the end of terms exam? absolutely yes holy shit, the post-license exam fight? god yes fuck me that’s my absolute fav, the rescue arc? shit yes between all the reasons why that arc’s my fave the change in the deku/baku relationship is definitely a worthy of note one

It’s an interesting relationship, a painful one that’s making both of them grow so so so much, a rivalry they both need to better each other and keep each other straight on the path to become two great, all-around heroes - I’m not sure they’ll ever end up having the type of relationship Izuku has with Todoroki or Bakugou with Kirishima, I don’t think it’s possible for them to be friends like that, they’re just too different to properly fit like that and to avoid stepping on each other’s toes every single day of their lives they’d have to change their core personalities too much, but they did end up being able to coexist (Bakugou’s even giving Deku tips!!!) and I do think they’ll be able to cooperate and support each other in the end. If one day they’ll be able to make fun of each other in a friendly manner and egg each other on and be honest with each other without it escalating into a full blown fight I’d truly be happy, that’s probably my main dream for this whole manga. For them to have a healthy rivalry, one in which they can maybe even laugh together. I think it might happen, I’m waiting for it to happen

Anon said:Hi Fran! I'm obsessed with your BakuShimaNari work. Here's a cute thought to hopefully cheer you up a bit while you're unable to draw: they're all in their early 20s and Denki likes to poke/smooth out the little crease between Bakugo's eyebrows and tease him about getting wrinkles early from all the scowling he does. Bakugo flicks him in the nose and says he's starting to get crows feet from always grinning like an idiot.

Oh my god. Oh my g o d this is the sweetest thing I’ve ever read. Oh my g OD I’m just imagining them doing that and Kiri in the background watching them like they’re most precious thing in the world I’m dying rip me this just made my whole life thank you so much anon *sob*

Anon said:You are wonderful. That BakuKiriKami art just made me cry again after this chapter but I so needed it. I hope your hand heals up quickly!

I hope so too!!!! And thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it!!! ;A; tho I’m sorry for having made you cry rip 

Anon said:Maybe Kirishima's hair is like haru from fruits basket, it changes colour when it reaches a certain length, and he decided to either dye the roots to match the long part or the long part to match the roots.

I’m effin laughing my ass off imagining the “you’ll never convince me that hair is natural” scene but with Iida I’m crying

But seriously if his hair did something fancy like that I don’t think the current Kirishima would try to hide it? Hair that naturally grows like that is flashy!

Anon said:KiriBaku, KamiJirou, AshidoSero, u feel me? I personally ship TodoMomo and IzuOcha as well but u know each to their own

tbh I ship all the ships mentioned in this ask to at least a certain degree, so yeah, I definitely feel you haha

Anon said:Fran can i ask why you ship BokuTeruKuroo ? like i understand why you ship BoKuroo, they are friend and so funny and cute with each other but do they have interaction with Terushima ? because i watch the anime and only start reading the manga and there's no interaction between them in it

What a question lmao no, no they never interact with Teru, it’s a crack ship haha I don’t really have a reason to ship it tbh, I just think Teru’s personality would fit nicely with Bo and Kuroo - Teru’s one of my fave characters in Haikyuu and I like shipping my faves around, but he’s interacted with only his teammates and Karasuno so everything else is just crack... I like a whole bunch of Teru ships tbh, bokuroteru is the one I’ve drawn the most for a bit by accident and a bit because they’re the ones with the most entertaining possible dynamics, to me? They’re a bunch of excited silly kids, that’s fun!

Anon said:I am literally in tears over the last chapter when will Horikoshi step away from my sunshine boy and let him rest? This isn't what I meant when I said I wanted Kirishima to have a bigger role in this arc

;-; boi do I feel this ask 

(I still want more of him tho, last time he hadn’t been around for a few weeks I was a complete mess, pls don’t take him away from me again Hori ;A;)

Anon said:Fraannnnn why would you do this I had enough feelings about THIS EXACT SCENARIO and you had to go and make me feel more with your beautiful art How could you

!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m taking this as you’ve liked it!!! Which makes me happy tbh haha though I’m sorry for the more pain, that wasn’t my intention #oops thank you anyway, tho!!

Anon said:i wanted to cry bc of ch 143, kiri was amazing and fat was amazing and and .... but really though ...hori just doesn't wanna give it to us, does he ?

I don’t think I’ll ever have Kirishima’s backstory at this point. I’m giving up. I’ll just make up my own version of it. Kirishima’s had a beautiful past with a lot of happiness a great family with loving parents and both older and younger siblings that love him more than they love air, he’s got three pet turtles and a dog and the only reason why he had his hair dyed black was because he went through a really intense goth phase. That’s it, that’s my version, Hori can keep the sadness for himself

(...not please gimme the actual backstory already I’m dying)

Anon said:U ok after ch143, Fran? 'cause I'm not... 😭

...how can anyone love Kirishima and be okay after 143 tbh ;-;

Anon said:your answers to the ask for what would baku get the others ommmmmmg. fran you are AMAZING!! >///

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m happy you liked those omfg!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you!!!!

Anon said:I feel so bad abt the new chap bc my boy kiri is gonna hate himself so much abt being '''useless''' even if he wasnt and oh goodness he's going to beat himself up for this forever... i thought hori was gonna give him a sudden 'bout of strength & realization' to beat the enemy, but instead hes getting quite the realistic(which is good but sad) outcome from the fight... hes gonna be so mad with himself while recovering boy pls no u were great ;~;

I really hope something’ll happen and he won’t feel like that, but who knows ;-; on one side it would mean that his character arc still isn’t over, which is a lot more Kiri for me and that’s great, but on the other please don’t make him suffer anymore ;;--;;

Anon said:Though it was kinda 'forced', thank you for drawing mineta. I really liked seeing him in your art style. He's perverted but like Denki he's a good kid as well, too bad most people have him blacklisted. Hopefully that will change in the future. Thanks again ;D

You’re most welcome! As I said once already I don’t really care for Mineta, so including him in stuff when it makes logical sense to isn’t much of a problem for me hah maybe, if I’m lucky, one day he’ll grow as a character and out of the walking trope he is, and that might just mean I’ll start drawing him more by himslef too haha

Anon said:i havent been involved in a fandom for 4 years but now i am and its ur fault with ur gay boys i cant handle all it, fk my life. (ps. love how u draw denki, his hair so floofy, bless u)

!!! Happy you like my take on him!!! :O also I love how you called them “your gay boys” yes, yes they are, my beautiful gay boys hahaha

Anon said:Thanks to you I'm absolutely obsessed with bakushimanari and I can't get out. It's literally???? The cutest friggin thing??? I can't believe I never thought of it before coming across your blog. But now it's my OT3 and!!! Thank you for introducing me to this sweet ship!!! I absolutely adore your art and it inspires/motivates me to make my own fluff filled fanart.

YAY OH MY GODS!!!!!!!!!!!!! more bakushimanari fans I can make happen the more I’m happy, tbh!!!! they’re soft and good and happy I wish there’d be more of them around aaahhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anon said:you color nicely (｀∇´)

sob thank youuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this actually means to me more than you probably thought it would haha rip bless ur soul anon

Anon said: ti adoro bye

GAH non sono certa di meritarmi addirittura un adoro ma!!!!!! grazie ;A;!!!!

[writingknb]

I can't believe I made it to the ask box--at long last. Nice to finally see you and talk to you Claire! I'd like a scenario with just Kuroko please! (I know shocking and new on this blog lol to me that is) Kuroko's s/o is an anime lover. I'd love moments where their anime-ish fantasies occur within their mind based on their everyday life with Kuroko. For example, him talking with Kagami or any of his other male friends and they seem so intimate in s/o's eyes (yaoi vision activates). - 1

Or even when Kuroko’s actions or voice reminds them of their dear anime characters s/o is fond of. Or even them fawning over other anime characters so much Kuroko (for a rare moment of time) gets jealous?? Thanks and I hope you can do this request, and that it’s comprehensible ^^;;

Here you go Haru! I hope you enjoy this (｡♥‿♥｡)

Thank you for requesting! 

“(Name)-chan, you look tired.” Kuroko frowned, raising his hand a bit higher so he could protect his girlfriend from the rain under his umbrella. “You should go to sleep earlier.”

“But!” she protested, before yawning, her figure slopping a bit as she continued to walk. “The episodes were getting really good last night! My OTP finally confessed to each other!”

“You should watch anime in the weekends, (Name)-chan.” he sighed. Occasions like this were rare, but it’s not like it was bad. The blue head was just worried. “I don’t want you to get sick again.”

“Oh, don’t worry.” she reassured, grabbing his wrist and pulling him once seeing a familiar tan man. “I’m not. Come on!”

“Kagami-kun!” she waved wildly, forgetting the fact that she was holding unto Kuroko’s hand, making him fling around to the motion. She turned her head and gave him a cheeky smile.

“Oh, I’m sorry, Tetsu.” she apologised, before turning her head to come face to face with Kagami.

“What is it?” he asked hoarsely, obviously stressed and tired as well.

“You looked like you haven’t slept, Kagami-kun.” Kuroko commented, moving from his place to try and avoid his girlfriend from soaking in the rain.

(Name) turned her head to Kuroko, then to Kagami, a huge grin plastered on her face as she watched them interact, a familiar scene playing in her mind.

“It’s because I haven’t.” the taller male grumbled. “Also, do you mind if I copy that homework we’ve been given yesterday?”

“Kagami-kun, you should really-“

“Tetsu!” (Name) giggled uncontrollably, making adorable hand motions as she did so, a blush on her cheeks. “Do it!”

“Oh my god, this is gold.” she muttered, more like to herself rather than to the two boys. “You two.. are honestly, such a good pair!”

“NANI?” Kagami exclaimed, stumbling back a few times out of shock. Hearing that coming from his friend’s girlfriend was a surprise.

Even Kuroko’s mouth went agape. His gaze shifts from his friend, to his lover.

“That’s so weird!” Kagami complained, looking back and forth at the couple, his mind blown. “You’re Kuroko’s girlfriend! Why would you ship both of us so bad?”

“Because.” she turned on her heel and started walking again, giggling as she did so. “You two sound like my OTP! It’s so cool and so fun to watch you two interact.”

Kuroko frowned, and tilting his head, Kagami got a glimpse of it. He sighed and placed a hand on (Name)’s shoulder.

“Oi, consider Kuroko as your boyfriend. Not mine.” he growled. She scoffed, but turned her head to Kuroko.

“Hey! I consider him as my boyfriend.” she shot back, planting a quick kiss on Kuroko’s cheek. “Fine. I’ll keep the moments to myself.”

“Class is dismissed.” the teacher announced, bowing to the class before walking outside of the classroom.

(Name) turned her head to Kuroko’s direction, smiling widely once seeing Kagami walking over to him.

“Oi, Kuroko. About the homework, can I copy it now?” he questioned, slamming both hands on Kuroko’s table.

Kuroko smiled. “Of course, Kagami-kun. Anything for you.”

(Name) gasped and blushed madly, squealing in her head.

“Really? You’re the best, Tetsuya.” a light blush powdered the red head as he leaned in.

“Lunch time!” someone shouted, snapping her out of her daze.

Kagami grabbed the notebook from Kuroko’s desk. “Nice. Thanks, Kuroko!” and with that, he darted off.

(Name) watched as Riko sat next to her. Her senpai flashed her a wide smile, before biting into her sandwich.

“Man, yesterday’s game sure was tiring.” Hyuga breathed out, slumping in his seat, Izuki laughing awkwardly as he tries to straighten up his friend.

“But it was fun!” Kagami butted in, sitting beside Kuroko, a mountain of burgers on his tray, (Name) couldn’t even see him.

“Anyways, I have a plan for the next game.” Kuroko’s voice rang in her ears, and for a while, her mind wandered off to something else.

He kinda sounded familiar..

(Name) stayed quiet all the time as Kuroko talked. He sounded like the guy in that anime! That good-looking guy.. wow.

“(Name)-chan, you should eat.” Kuroko said, realising his girlfriend in another daze.

“Of course! Takumi-kun!” she sang, smiling widely as she started eating her food.

Everyone turned their heads, the expressions on their faces as if they’ve been punched in the face.

“Ta-Takumi-kun?!” Riko exclaimed, turning her head to her kouhai. “Who is that?”

“Are you cheating on our precious Kuroko?!” Izuki, who was beside the blue head cried, wrapping his arms around Kuroko, who ducked before he even got to.

“Whoops.” she grinned, laughing awkwardly and running her fingers through her hair. “Nah. He isn’t real. But god, Tetsu. You two sound so alike!”

“Oh, god.” Koganei pressed a hand on his forehead. “I thought it was something bad!”

“(Name), you really have to be a bit more.. realistic.” Riko laughed awkwardly, softly patting the top of her kouhai’s head.

“You’re so unpredictable, really.” Kagami commented.

Kuroko was still a bit chocked about what happened. And turning her head, she smiled at him.

“Am I?”

“(Name)-chan..” Kuroko said lowly. “You should really eat. I don’t want you to grow hungry later.”

His tone sounded.. different. It sounded a bit impatient, as if he were hiding something, and maybe it was just her, but she noticed it right away.

“Come on, I’m eating.” she reassured, laughing to herself on how adorable Kuroko was being.

He had his gaze lowered, trying to hide an unpleasant expression  on his face cause the others would probably react a bit too violently seeing him jealous.

“Say.. Tetsu.” she whispered, well, kinda, since everyone around the table heard it too.

Kuroko shook his head, and looked up, his eyes widening once feeling another pair of lips on his.

“Oh my god!” Hyuga exclaimed, falling from the table.

Izuki laughed at Hyuga, who was blushing madly whilst getting up from the floor.

Kiyoshi genuinely smiled at the two, gazing on how adorable the two were being, a bit surprised though, since Kuroko had a light blush on his cheeks.

“Really!” Riko squealed, taking out her phones and taking tons of pictures, while Kagami was in the background, chocking on his food.

She pulled away. “Don’t be so jealous, Tetsu.”

“I’m not jealous.”

“Oh, and the kiss isn’t a sign that I’ll change.” she winked, going back to her seat and turning her head to Kagami.

“Oi, Kagami-kun! Scoot next to Tetsu and let me take a picture of you two! So adorable!”

“How did things escalate so quickly?!” Koganei cried.