#APH Brunei

[kuehmiyue]

experimenting

[agentomato]

de-stress doodles

[ask-the-pearloftheorient]

"Do you think we're soulmates in another universe?"

"This isn't fair. I want you in this one"

(Based off this tweet:)

[kishmae]

Evermore

Adrian Felipe "Pepe" Malic dela Cruz Alindogan - is my Headcanon name for HWSPhilippines (Can still be changed)

Arin Izzati Bolkiah - is my OC!Brunei

There are some short mentions of other ASEAN members and hints of Spain.

Inspired by Habang-Buhay by Zack Tabudlo, try listening to the song it is very cute and light-hearted. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkX3iiI317k

Also, I only used google translate for the Malay translation of the song, so I am sorry in advance for the incorrect/inaccurate translations.

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Aking sinta

Ano bang meron sa iyo

Pag nakikita ka na

Bumabagal ang mundo

The Republic of the Philippines asks himself, what does Negara Brunei Darussalam have that makes the world suddenly stop?

No, what does Arin Izzati Bolkiah have that makes the world freeze?

Is it her gentle golden-brown eyes? Her calm and regal smile? What about her adorable button nose? Oh... Oh! Maybe it's her cheerful and lightheaded laughter? Or perhaps it's all of the above?

Yes, that must be it. Adrian Felipe "Pepe" Malic dela Cruz Alindogan, the personification of the Republic of the Philippines, nods in agreement.

Apabila kamu senyum

Ia seperti orang lain

Apabila melihat saya

Anda akan membuka mata anda

Saya tidak dapat lari dari kecantikanmu yang tenggelam

datang sini

"Malic," Arin calls the nodding nation, intending to get their attention.

Upon hearing his third name, Felipe broke off from his thoughts and then smiles at the Bruneian woman.

'Oh, Allah.' Arin could not help but think as she got caught in his smile. It was as if she was drowning in the depths of Felipe's beautiful purple eyes. The exact same set of eyes that shone like how it was centuries ago with vigor, pride, might, happiness, and everlasting love. That captured both her heart and mind. Arin has to break her stare to stop herself from falling even more and tries to regain her posture. "Come here."

Tignan mo lang ang aking mga mata

Wag kang titingin na sa iba

Akin ka na

Wala ng iba

Felipe wants to curse himself after he sees Brunei avoid his eyes. Did he make himself look stupid? Are there any creases on his uniform? Is his hair tangled? Or is there sand in his eyes? Yes, he had to admit that he had just woken up and rushed into the meeting. Though, he did bathe and did his facial before leaving the house. Maybe he just missed it along his run. He just can't himself, the mobile game he was playing was addicting, and good players only play in the evening.

For sure, Felipe is not an insecure person, especially regarding his looks. But he does get conscious whenever Arin is around.

It's his reflex to look dashing and handsome so that Arin's eyes would only focus on him and nothing more or no one else.

Saya akan berada di sini sehingga kita tua

Saya akan sayang awak selagi awak jatuh

saya pegang

Cuma jangan berputus asa

Selagi saya masih hidup, saya milik awak

Sensing that Felipe had stopped approaching. Arin confusingly looks at him and wonders but then jolts in surprise as she sees him suddenly wiping his entire face using his sleeves.

Arin then lets out a laugh as Felipe takes out his cell phone, seemingly using it as a mirror to check his face. And it seems that his attention to his visage and self-care did not change.

It has been years - No - Centuries that they have met. But even so. Arin could never get enough of Felipe's presence.

It does not matter that when time could finally catch up on them, their hair turning gray, their skin wrinkled, or their bones brittle. She would continue standing there beside him.

And despite their separation for nearly four centuries. Years of yearning, loneliness, and pain. She reminds herself that she had loved him longer than that. And will continue to do so.

How could she not?

He was her sun, her light, and even her breath. He was the air that would drive the sails of the ships bringing her to places she had never been but would always cherish.

He would sing songs for her, dedicating his passion and love for her that made her fall deeper than ever before. And she would not worry about falling because she already knows - he would catch her no matter what.

And she promises that as long as he accepts her, she will be his till eternity.

Wala ng ibang

Nakagawa sa akin ng ganto

Kundi ikaw

Nag-iisang diyosa ng buhay ko

Hearing her chuckle, Felipe turns off his cell phone and then puts his attention towards her. She still looks adorable when laughing. And he can't help lovingly smiling at her.

Felipe knows that if Spain finds out, he might force him to kneel on salt.

As he was never loyal to a single God. For he believes in two.

The Almighty God. And this Goddess in front of him.

She had made him do things he never thought he could.

He made her sonnets, songs, and poems that could make any creature who reads them blush. At first, he wrote on leaves, bamboo, and copper. But as those vanish due to time and colonization. He did not let it stop him.

Despite his memories slowly fading, forgetting her name but never her face. He continues writing - now, using paper, until those pilled up and turned into books. Books that did not mention her name but perfectly describe his devotion unto her.

He prays to God every single day and those prayers contain wishes of happiness and protection for her. And for him to meet her again.

Felipe then approaches Arin after she had stopped her laughing. Standing beside her, he asks. "Is my beauty that dazzling that it makes you laugh hard?"

Jangan takut

jangan takut

Saya ada di sini bila awak keseorangan

Saya tidak dapat lari dari kecantikanmu yang tenggelam

datang sini

Arin then stares at the man beside him and answers, "Yes."

Felipe did not expect that straightforwardness, so he mockingly put a hand above his heart, acting like he was having a heart attack. And before he could make a rebuttal, Arin beat him first. "You look absolutely breathtaking. That makes me think if you are some kind of supernatural being or what."

Now he is not acting. His heart is literally under attack. Dramatically Felipe sits into the nearest chair like the drama king he is. And Arin follows and sat next to him, still laughing at his state.

Arin was - is always on Filipe's side. Even if the world would go against him, she would stay. She would not allow the two of them to separate again. She does not want to again experience those bitter lonely centuries without him.

And this time, she would do anything for it to never happen. She would never let him experience the same loneliness she felt without him.

She was drowning in her tears at the news of his fall in the hands of those colonizers. She wanted to go sailing into his kingdom and demand his return. But her Sultan did not allow her to do so. And then the war happened, and she lost him.

And thankfully, he came back.

But it was painful to know that some of his memories had begun to fade. Gone were those times when they were sailing across the seas, trading with powerful kingdoms, and fighting together against one of the largest empires in the region... And even their marriage.

She bitterly curses that man for the damages he has done. But despite that, he still remembers her face. He still remembers her. And she could not help but cheer when he did.

She now knows that, despite the years of separation. She still has a place in his life. A place where she could still stand beside him and admire his overflowing beauty and brightness.

Tignan mo lang ang aking mga mata

Jangan pandang orang lain

Akin ka na

Tiada yang lain

"Now, stop playing with me." Felipe huffs as he fans himself. Staring at her beautiful eyes he continues. "You know how I hate liars."

"I'm not." Yes, she knows. She knows full well. His history was full of liars and traitors that broke him, making him not like the same nation as he was centuries ago. But he was still her bright and smiling Malic.

Boldly, Arin pulls her chair closer to him and stares him directly in the eyes. Those beautiful purple eyes of his. "You have always looked majestic and beautiful Malic."

The look they give one another can only be described as pure unimaginable love. A love that transcends time. An unconditional love that can never be replaced despite years of separation.

The level of love is never constant; it consistently changes. But it is without a doubt that these two will choose each other to spend their every day with one another. And for the two of them, no one is comparable to their lover. Arin will always be Felipe's. And Felipe will always be Arin's. They are for each other and no one else.

Andito ko hanggang sa ating pagtanda

Mamahalin kita basta't pag nahulog

Naka hawak ako

Wag ka lang bibitaw

Habang buhay na ako'y iyo

He would not let anyone take him away from Arin. Not this time, not ever.

He swore.

This time, Felipe intends to stay with her till they grow old.

He plans to continue writing poems, singing songs, and traveling with her as long as his body will let him.

He had loved her longer than the existence of most countries. And he will continue until his own time will run out. Loving Arin is something involuntary for him.

It was chance that they met, but he was fated to fall head-over-heels for her. And he will continue loving her, giving her everything he could provide. And seeing her happy is his goal in life.

"No, Arin. It is you that is the majestic one." Smiles Felipe. Bravely he grasps his hand into her, interlocking them. Oh, how her small hands perfectly fit well with his. It was as if it was perfectly made to hold each other.

Punggung pun dah bongkok

Malah kepala anda benar-benar kelabu

Anda akan menari sehingga mata kami tertutup

Hearing him say that made Arin's face turn into a vibrant shade of red. Her mind immediately went offline not knowing how to respond to him. She let out a few intangible words.

Seeing his effect on her, Felipe smiled brightly. Then unexpectedly pulls her into a short embrace. Their embrace is cut short, but Felipe still holds her hands, and laughing twirls her around and dances.

Her foot was uncoordinated, expected from a woman being caught off guard. But after a few moments, she managed and followed Felipe's lead.

The two then start to dance across the room. No choreography nor digital music were accompanying them, except for Felipe's humming.

This moment, though not planned, reminded Arin of the days of the past.

It was just like this. The dancing alone, feet on the warm white sands, the moon being their only source of light, the calming sound of the waves, and the beautiful voice of Felipe ringing in her ears. It was peaceful, and relaxing.

And Arin couldn't help but immerse herself and close her eyes. Leaning into his chest. An action she always does when she is comfortable when she feels at home. Well, she is home.

Wala naman na kong hiling pa

Bastat kasama ka habang buhay na

Kuntento ako basta't ikaw lang kasama

Ikaw kasama ko

Noticing Arin's closed eyes and her body comfortably in his embrace once again. Felipe breathes a sigh of relief, before encircling his hands around her waist, protectively securing her unto him.

'This is the life, and I have nothing more to ask for.' He was content with this scenario. No. He will always be contented as long as Arin is with him, safe, sound, and happy.

His memories may have blurred a few moments with her. Taking out the past images of him holding her. But it did not take how it felt to be in this position.

Her body radiates the warmth he craves every night when he was alone without her. The soothing scent she emits pacifies him. The softness of her body molded into his. And importantly, her. Her being with him. Him being with her. He could not ask for anything more.

For Arin, Felipe was her Always. And for Felipe, Arin is his idea of everlasting beauty.

Cinta saya

Apa masalah awak?

Ketika saya melihat anda

Dunia semakin perlahan

Tignan mo lang ang aking mga mata

Wag kang titingin na sa iba

Akin ka na

Wala ng iba

Saya akan berada di sini sehingga kita tua

Saya akan sayang awak selagi awak jatuh

saya pegang

Cuma jangan berputus asa

Selagi saya masih hidup, saya milik awak

Tignan mo lang ang aking mga mata

Wag kang titingin na sa iba

Akin ka na

Wala ng iba

The two continue on slow dancing inside the room not knowing how long has time passed by nor do they really care. They only put their entire attention on themselves, on the small world they created and they cherish and love.

They did not notice how the other ASEAN nations enter the room looking for the two of them. Malaysia was about to loudly call them, but thankfully Singapore manages to reach up and cover his brother's mouth.

Indonesia covers Timor Leste's eyes in hopes that the little girl did not see anything. Whilst his face turned red in the intimacy of his fellow South East Asian neighbors.

Thailand only responds by smugly snapping a picture of the couple, cheering internally at their cuteness and silently congratulating them.

Vietnam simply hides in her nón lá in embarrassment as she thought that they were intruding on the couple and wants to leave them alone ASAP.

Cambodia reacts by hiding behind the taller Laos who snickered and in turn videos the dancing couple with no shame. Also planning to upload it into their group chat later.

Myanmar just shrugs and continues eating the Bein mont he bought earlier from a local street vendor.

The other South East Asian nations with their different reactions continue to silently stare at the two - well except Timor Leste.

The moment was only broken when someone loudly asks.

"Why are you covering my eyes Dirga? Are they Fucking?!"

"Timor!"

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nón lá  -  Vietnamese Hat

Bein mont  - A popular street food in Myanmar (I hope you guys are doing well)

And yes, Arin often finds herself calling Felipe, Malic. As it is her favorite name of his among others. 

Hope you enjoyed the story. 3

[blueskywater-happiness]

It has been so long since I make something for Hetalia xD

Audio source:https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16UHAJwA9sk692BT/?mibextid=0VwfS7

[lovestruckdiplomat]

HWS ASEAN and the Doctrine of Non-interference: Headcanons

Rereading the SEA chapters in relation to the readings I had for one of my ASEAN classes, I can appreciate how Himaruya portrays the "ASEAN Way." The ASEAN Way encompasses ASEAN's guiding principles and norms, including non-confrontation, informality, flexibility, and non-interference. Non-interference means that ASEAN member states refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs, which is why ASEAN cooperation primarily focuses on economic development, cultural exchange, and regional security.

Now imagine the lengths each SEA country would go to in their commitment to non-interference:

Piri suddenly breaking into a surprisingly baritone rendition of "My Way" when asked about another country's internal affairs. Thailand joins in, showcasing his unique dance moves

Vietnam breathes a sigh of relief when she sees Indonesia's eyebrows furrow, thinking he's going to intervene, but gasps loudly when Indonesia brings out an angklung instead

Malaysia declares a competition with Singapore to create the most creative routine to the song, so Singapore reveals an impromptu flash mob performance with perfectly synchronized choreography????

Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos forming a trio known as the "Non-Interference Enforcers"

Indonesia inventing a "Non-Interference Alarm Clock" that emits a loud siren whenever an SEA country is on the verge of interfering in another's business

Cambodia pranking Brunei and Myanmar by organizing a "Non-Interference Treasure Hunt” and setting up fake treasure maps and sending the two characters on a wild goose chase

Laos holding a "Quietest Concert" where everyone tries to keep a neutral face on while they take turns doing something weird

Piri initiating karaoke nights in which each country gets to sing a song of their choice without any interruptions or comments from the others

Meanwhile East Timor’s confused by their antics and the rest are just like, “You’ll understand when you’re older”

[tejennnn]

((Finally this year, after various delays😭)) I'm also opening a domestic + international (SEA + East Asia region only) Hetalia fanmerch mail order PO! ✨

⚠️ Mail order only. For Indonesians, this is not a CF19 Preorder! 🗓️ 11-20 September 2024. For production & shipment timeline please check the details on the form!

🌏 Countries I can ship to for this mail order:

SEA: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei, Cambodia, Timor-Leste

East Asia: China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong

🎁 Items available: APH x Drinks Around the World keychains and stickers (No prints or standees this time 🙈)

For more details on how to order and T&C, items available and price, shipping cost etc, please check the form link below:

🛒bit.ly/TejennnnPO24 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me here, twitter, / email artejennnn@gmail.com 👋

✨Shares are greatly appreciated! Thank you✨

[irithnova]

🔥 on aph ASEAN?

Philippines:  I'm kind of glad that the Philippines turned out to be a guy in canon I know people were upset because a lot of fanon interpretations saw him as being a girl but, idk how to explain it without sounding insane or self hating LMAO but I feel like the Philippines being a guy makes seeing ships like Spain x Philippines and America x Philippines less uhh gross to look at. I mean I definitely don't ship those ships but its leaves a grosser taste in my mouth when I see Spain x woman Philippines for example, purely because we uhh all know what the Spaniards did to the women here lol.

I'm not saying that someones a bad person if they ship those ships I mean at the end of the day it's all fictional and people can do what they want, it's no biggie, I just think a lot of people in the hetalia fandom still don't have the ability to be nuanced about ships between countries with complicated histories. I have yet to see a well done analysis on how Spain x Philippines or America x Philippines would realistically work outside of people shipping it purely because it's a coloniser x colonised ship. I'm sure that a hetalia fan who is informed and can give a nuanced take can probably make me tolerate those ships but for now, no not really. . So if Philippines was a girl I feel like a lot of Spain x Philippines content or America x Philippines content would be a lot more disgusting and f3tishistic because Filipinas are already f3tishised.

Also when it's coloniser x colonised and the only reason why those two countries know each other is because one of them sailed across the world to invade the other one unprovoked, it's different from two nations who are neighbours and who war with each other if that makes sense. I think it would be different if Spain and the Philippines were like, neighbours who've fought each other for centuries and who subjugated each other and maybe I'd even like it if that was so, but it's just not the case (this is all coming from a Filipino)

Malaysia: LOL HE'S A SIMP FOR SINGAPORE (same). But honestly I kind of get it like why did Singapore say that Iceland of all people is his fave like what. Hima why are you trying to shoehorn in random Europeans LMAO

Indonesia: I love him but I wish in the manga he was portrayed a bit more like a Chad lol maybe it's because I'm used to the fanon interpretation of him

Singapore: I don't have strong feelings about him and I like his design but again uhh why is Iceland is fave bro💀 again it just seems like Hima trying to shoehorn in random European nations like shhh Iceland has had his turn being venerated by the fandom let the Asians have their go..

Thailand: No strong feelings about him I love him

Vietnam: Strong feelings about her but none of them are negative I LOVE HER XADKJS I just wish Hima would release a chapter of her just beating up America tho <3

Brunei, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar I don't have unpopular opinions on really because I don't enough about their characters or how the fandom perceives them

Thank you for the ask :D

[gotdraggedback]

All aboard the SEA train!

[crashing9against9the9walls]

Brunei: Hey, guys. Look at my boyfriend!

Philippines: I'm your cousin.

Brunei: ssshhh... Just go with it.

Philippines: WTF?

[kuehmiyue]

my first attempt at ryoko kui inspired busts [repost from my old acc]

[agentomato]

saw this cute meme template on Twitter and I couldn't help myself!!

[ask-the-pearloftheorient]

[Ship dynamics, simplified]

[cutebutgrumpyartist]

Hetalia ASEAN fan doujin; Fall down in Dissarray

[asktherealaphsingapore]

Happy 63rd Independence Day to South East Asia’s very own fuckboi older brother who’s also a bully ft. Indonesia who wants revenge and everyone else not doing shit because they like watching Malaysia suffer.

[erivaika-art]

This one art request that I did when I randomly posted on Twitter that I will draw for free (I hated myself in the end)