#(Miyako is ignoring Ken for like half of the video BUT HE IS THERE)

[izzyizumi]

Digimon Adventure/02/tri. x Kagerou Project ~ “Kusanagi” Attention / Parody A.M.V. {Adventure & 02; & miniscule, not-majorly spoilery bits from tri. [Kokuhaku/Movie #3; pre-Digital World] & Kizuna [02 Kids intros]} Featuring character[s] Miyako Inoue [Miyako ‘Yolei’ Inoue in US] + Mimi Tachikawa & Various Duos/Ships Implied (See under ‘read more’!) Main Ship Implication: Ken x Daisuke x Hikari x Miyako (light Kenyako side focus) as Polyamorous and/or in Open Relationships at Varying Times of Timeline{s} Side Ship: Koushiro x Taichi (Background Implied as {Eventual} ‘Canon’ to Verse)

REPEATVERSE/EXTENDED STORY INTRODUCTION: HERE {Ficverse version can be found via Links there, or also here for direct link on AO3!} {Please note any and all warnings for ficverse version! A.M.Vs-verse version is overall Safe for Work in comparison, however please be sure to read all information on A.M.Vs posts too!} (*Note: Extended summary contains some spoilers for the fic-verse) [However, it also explains more of worldbuilding involved & plot setup!] (*It’s ok to start on/only watch this current edit!) [*You may understand the story/implied timeline of things better if you begin from my “Kagerou Daze” A.M.V, though it’s also not required!

“A song where all eyes are on you.” - Jin’s original song tagline / Short Summary

(For long summary + Lyrics + Original commentary, See under the ‘read more’!)

(Also featuring) Duos/ships: ~ Ken x Miyako [Kenyako] (implied/as canon compliant) ~ Mimi <-> Miyako [Mimiyako] (as mutual crushes) ~ Sora x Mimi [So{ra}Mi{mi}] (implied/as side ship or in polyships) [brief] ~ Miyako x Hikari [Miyakari] (implied/as mutual side ship and/or crushes) ~ Taichi x Koushiro [Taishiro(u)] (as side-ship)/part of a wider storyline {the Kokuhaku/tri. bit is specifically Taishiro from a near-end scene} can also be read as: ~ Polyships / Polyamorous!Miyako; &/or Polyamorous!Mimi ~ any combo of the above (or below) ships as Polyships: ~ I also ship Dai/Kensuke (Ken/Daisuke) among various other 02 ships/Adventures ships & polyships. {feel free to include them too!} {DaiKenyako; DaiKenMiyakari; TaiKouMi; JouMi; etc.} - However this video is focused specifically on Miyako, & side Mimi;

+ BI / PAN ATTRACTION / MULTIPLE Gender[s] Implied Attraction {M-spec} / {+semi}Canonical{-compliant} Interactions

- I specifically headcanon MIYAKO as BI & M-spec. {reminder: my headcanons/ships vary & I am flexible with them} [thus here ‘M-spec’ can include as W.L.W, N.B.L.W, etc.]

- I headcanon Mimi as pretty much anything M-spec & W.L.W and/or N.B.L.W {but I have a fondness/soft spot for Bi!Mimi or Mimi using both Bi & Pan labels.} [specifically I really really love Genderfluid!Mimi or Gender nonconforming!Mimi possibilities in general] {again, reminder: my headcanons/ships vary & I am flexible with them}

[I am also wholeheartedly open to seeing others’ interpretations! However, please respect MY OWN HEADCANONS as well. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL WHEN/IF INTERACTING WITH THIS POST, MY BLOG & MY CONTENTS/FANWORKS. Thank you!!] {Note: failure to acknowledge rules may result in block. DON’T DO IT PLEASE. Thank you} [basically: respect my headcanons & I’ll respect yours]

{Summary} Miyako Inoue gets very, very lost while visiting the city of Kyoto, known for its historical significance. Along the way, she seems to encounter some mysterious “DISTORTIONS” [“Yugami” = “Distortion” - maybe necessary info for Adventures lores!] ...and perhaps those shadowy dark “creatures” who ONLY SHE can see, known as DIGIMON. ...Wait, huh? Doesn’t she have a Digimon, too?

A.K.A, Miyako Inoue just might be stuck in a TIME-LOOPING scenario {and a world of AUs of AUs ranging from canon compliancy to otherwise.}

[And meanwhile, “MIMI” is?...] ...and what about that “Ken Ichijouji”?

{“PAH, HE’S NOTHING.” - Miyako while timeloops-stuck, probably}

KUSANAGI = Shurimon’s Special Move, according to the TCG / Trading Card game lore, is throwing the big shuriken on its back at the opponent from high in the air (Kusanagi). ("Kusanagi" and "Momiji Oroshi" are also the names of its shuriken.)

(Lyrics + Translation under the ‘read more’!)

- LYRICS/TRANSLATION -

{Verse 1} Whoa, where should I go? I probably shouldn’t just wear street clothes... Ah, I’m blowing everything off this afternoon.... Whoa, if I wear really high heels it’ll be hard to walk, so I’ll dress kinda casual and wear a “hood[ie]” so I don’t get found out {Verse 2} From the shopping district I slip into the back streets Ah, somehow this walk is kind of thrilling But a sudden wind blows my “hood” off and all at once the crowd’s “eyes” are on ME “… Oh great, of course, now it’s just my typical weekend” {CHORUS 1} This is miserable, I want to quit — even though I say “Thank you all for your support!” Honestly it makes me blue, it bothers me that I stand out so much This is miserable, I want to run away — To think I got my hopes up. “Don’t look at me!!” … I want to say, but I’ll keep those words in my pocket {Verse 3} Whoa, for some reason I’ve always drawn people’s gazes Somehow, though, I’ve started to get used to that Whoa, I’ve heard something about it, but I can’t quite remember… “Ugh, jeez, I hate being like this!” But I can’t say that either. {Verse 4} The whole street is going into a panic, ... ... I wanna quit being an “idol”, already ... “Never thought it would turn out like this…” Back then, just a stupid, innocent thought Was all it took to get me acting out dreams in the stage lights… {CHORUS 2} This is miserable, I can’t say it — Even though the crowd is cheering “Is this really so great…?” I’m tired of it, I don’t get it This is miserable, I want to disappear, but I can’t say anything “Oh crap, now I’m crying” — with those words, my pocket was filled up {Verse 5} This won’t do. They’re all cheering for me, right? I’ve already FOUND the scene I dreamed of If it’s “miserable,” then I want to “CHANGE” things — I’M NOT ALONE Now then, without trying to sound COOL... {FINAL CHORUS} Ah, I think I can do it! My heart is close to overflowing, About to burst — So am I stealing your hearts? Am I stealing your hearts? This “DREAM” is packed full of everything I want to tell you So let’s keep our eyes on it and skip forward into tomorrow!!

(NOTES/TRIVIA: It’s Kizuna’s 1st-year anniversary, {Feb 21st!} and Adventure has another airdate anniversary coming up March 7th! Coincidentally, the originating series this song came from also had it’s 10-years anniversary handful of days ago on February 17th!) {this particular songs’ original video debuted May 27, 2012!} the original video for comparisons purposes is below; please be warned, it’s a time loops series for a reason but the originating video below is probably safest in the series!} & can be watched as a standalone!

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[ladyanatui]

Daiken Ultimate Playlist, Pt. 3

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

This is the abridged version of my Spotify playlist for all things Daiken, organized from the start of 02 to…eventually.

Part 3 specifically covers from not long after XV-mon and Stingmon first Jogress-evolve through Christmas.

TRIGGER WARNING: This post discusses depression, suicide, emotional abuse, and PTSD quite a lot. Take care of yourself, folks!

Spotify Playlist

Click the song titles for YouTube links (apparently you can’t have more than five videos in a post), and otherwise, enjoy me rambling about Daiken.

One final note: Within the lyrics, I’ve emphasized meaningful words, such as night/nightmare, dark/darkness, miracle(s), kind/kindness, courage/bravery, friend/friendship, sun/star/light, fire/burn/ignite, angel(s), and words related to water/drowning.

“Carry On” by fun.

Though I've never been through hell like that I've closed enough windows to know you can never look back

If you're lost and alone Or you're sinking like a stone Carry on May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground Carry on

And in the meantime, he knows that for Ken to feel better and move on, Ken needs to come to terms with his past while also not dwelling on it. Even by the end of the season, though, Ken still has a long way to go.

“Skin” Sixx:A.M.

When they start to judge you Show them your true colors And do unto others As you'd have done to you

Just rise above this Kill them with your kindness Ignorance is blindness They're the ones that stand to lose

One of Ken’s worst hangups about joining the team, though, is the fact that most of them still hesitate. Worst of all, Iori blatantly doesn’t want him there, though he does feel obligated to help Ken after Ken and Stingmon save his life. But Daisuke knows that as the others spend time with him and get to know him, they’ll love him just as much as he does.

“On My Own” by Ashes Remain

Every little thing that I've known Is everything I need to let go You're so much bigger than the world I have made So I surrender my soul I'm reaching out for your hope I lay my weapons down I'm ready for you now

And then, of course, there comes a time when Ken finally starts to come to terms with the fact that he can’t do this alone, that he needs their help and, more importantly, their friendship. This moment is difficult to pinpoint because it’s a slow process, but it’s probably right around episode 30 when Arachnemon creates BlackWarGreymon. Daisuke and Miyako trick him and Iori into working together in an attempt to get them to become friends, but the plan backfires when neither Ken nor Iori are fooled. But a few episodes later, by the time they’re defending the Holy Stones from BlackWarGreymon, Ken is working with the team.

And we can’t forget episode 35, where Daisuke invites Ken over for dinner to brainstorm about defeating BlackWarGreymon, and then suddenly it’s the next morning and Ken spent the night, which was definitely not part of the initial plan (they altered this in the English dub so that Daisuke asks him to spend the night after asking him over for dinner). The look on Ken’s face the following morning, when he wakes up to having spent the night at Daisuke’s home and watching their Digimon laugh and play together...it’s utterly heartwarming. He finally knows what it means to have a friend, and you couldn’t possibly find anyone more grateful.

“Doubt” by Twenty One Pilots

Temperature is dropping, temperature is dropping I'm not sure if I can see this ever stopping Shaking hands with the dark parts of my thoughts, no You are all that I've got, no

But that’s not to say that Ken doesn’t continue to have doubts. There’s still a darkness in him he cannot shake, and he still struggles to believe he deserves to have friends, especially friends so wholly devoted and affectionate like Daisuke.

“Slip the Noose” by The Maine

Break down, hysteric and young Uncomfortably numb Then you sent my pain into oblivion I was on the verge of breaking down Then you came around And not a second too late

It’s pretty safe to say that, by this point, he understands how important Daisuke has become to him, even as he tried to prevent it. This song especially points to Daisuke helping him fight off his suicidal ideations (it’s all in the title).

“Anchor” by Skillet

When I get tired of finding All of the fears I've been hiding You gave me a breath and tell me to rest You never left

This is another song that focuses on the supportive nature of their friendship. Daisuke spends the entire second half of 02 being exactly who Ken needs him to be. He’s the supportive friend who isn’t afraid to tell him the awful truth if the moment calls for it.

And although it’s rarely talked about, Ken is also exactly who Daisuke needs in his life. Ken probably doesn’t realize how important he is to Daisuke, but the goggle boy seriously needed someone who actually listens to him, who respects him, and who loves him--and that’s exactly who Ken becomes as their friendship develops.

“All You Did Was Save My Life” by Our Lade Peace

I'm not dying All you did was save my life Pulled me out of that flat line Put the heartbeat back inside I'm not dying

And overall, it’s not an exaggeration to say that Daisuke legitimately saved Ken’s life. He was the one to activate the Digimental of Miracles, he (and Magnamon) was the one to defeat the Digimon Kaiser, he was the one to prevent Ken from potentially killing himself to stop his base from exploding, and he is constantly the one there to remind Ken of who he needs to be and what he needs to do to overcome his past.

“Picking Up Pieces” by Blue October

How long will I be picking up pieces? How long will I be picking up my heart?

Listen, I'll be as honest as I feel I feel like I'm getting more paranoid and I'm hearing things And they never turn out real It feels like my heart is made of pure steel It's just so heavy all the time

These things take time. Lots of time. To the point where it feels like it will go on forever. Despite the phenomenal progress he makes in 02, even by the end of the season, he still has a long way to go.

“Midnight Thoughts” by Set It Off

Here I am, 12 a.m. Sunken deep into my bed Kept alive by the light of the moon Close my eyes, but my mind's got its own plan tonight And it keeps rubbing salt in the wound

I know it's too late As night turns to day Now there's no escaping the ghost

Throughout this period, Ken is also suffering from nightmares--reminders of his past, including the moment the Dark Seed bored into the back of his neck and changed everything. I’m sure, to him, it feels like no matter how much he tries, he will never be able to move past the pain he’s caused the Digimon and Digital World.

“A Bad Dream” by Keane

I wake up, it's a bad dream No one on my side I was fighting But I just feel too tired to be fighting Guess I'm not the fighting kind Wouldn't mind it If you were by my side

First off, a big thank you to @molkschatz​ for introducing me to this song--it’s perfect for Ken.

Obviously, this song too references his nightmares, but it has far more to do with his loneliness and fear of losing himself than the actual bad dreams. Ken isn’t your typical fighter--he’s not courageous and spirited the way Daisuke and Taichi are, but he has a strong sense of justice and of right and wrong, which is really why it’s so important for him to help the Digimon and fight against evil. And although he may not be a tradition example of passion, he’s passionate in his own subtle way, and having Daisuke and the other Chosen by his side allows him to explore that side of himself.

“I Don’t Belong Here” by I Prevail

Looking back on the past, all the time I wasted Running from everyone that tells me that I'm fading out Must be mistaken 'cause I, I, I don't feel anything You know I got this brain, it drives me insane Some days I feel I can't take the pain, I'm gone I can't explain it 'cause I, I, I don't need anything (no)

Even as he learns to get along with all the Chosen, Ken struggles most with feeling like he doesn’t belong with the group. This is emphasized, of course, by the fact that he is the only one who doesn’t live in Odaiba, aside from Jyou.

This is most apparent in the Christmas episode where Ken has a holiday party and invites the group. He’s absolutely terrified to invite Iori because he assumes he won’t want to attend, but to his surprise, Iori has accepted him and is pleased he received an invitation because he didn’t expect one. Later, after they send the Digimon who ruined Yamato’s concert back to the Digital World, Ken has to go back to Tamachi and this adorable little exchange happens:

Sora: Ichijouji-kun sure has changed, hasn’t he? Hikari: He sure has. Daisuke: Really? I haven’t noticed anything...

While everyone else is still getting to know Ken as Ken and figuring out how he fits in the group, Daisuke has always seen him this way and has always felt like he belongs.

“Without You” by Breaking Benjamin

Say something new I have nothing left I can't face the dark without you There's nothing left to lose The fighting never ends I can't face the dark without you

There are so many moments throughout the show where Ken forces himself into situations where he is trying to deal with his problems on his own, facing the darkness on his own. But he quickly learns that he needs Daisuke and, to a lesser extent, the others there to help him, and more importantly, that having them fighting by his side doesn’t make him weak.

“Secret Smile” by Semisonic

Nobody knows it but you've got a secret smile And you use it only for me

I associate this song a lot with the Christmas episode because of how big of a deal everyone makes about his laughter but also the episode where Daisuke invites Ken over to his house and Ken just has the most beautiful peaceful smile on his face (mentioned earlier). The truth is that Ken is decidedly different around Daisuke than the rest of them. He’s more relaxed and happy, and once he starts calling Daisuke by his first name, he only does so privately. If other people are around, he still refers to him by his family name even as Daisuke calls him Ken all the time. Their relationship is precious and special, and calling him Daisuke publicly ruins the intimacy of it.

“An Act of Kindness” by Bastille

An act of kindness Is what you show to me It caught me by surprise in this town of glass and eyes Kindness, so many people pass me by But you warm me to my core and you left me wanting more

As the bearer of Crest of Kindness, it’s kind of a big deal for Ken to look at Daisuke and see all the wonderful and utterly kind things that he does. Extending his friendship when he had absolutely no reason to (don’t tell Dai that), defending him and helping him without any expectations in return--Daisuke shows Ken true friendship, and to Ken, that is the biggest act of kindness he ever could have performed.

And again, there’s a reference to Daisuke as a source of heat, much like the sun (plus, you know, the Crest/Digimental of Courage is associated with fire).

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