#ARE YOU OK

[teacupdoesstuff]

I have a question for you, @quiddie , that is too long for The Fireside, if you have the time, thank you very much.

In the Children’s adventure when Ame must help Eursulon return to his home, Suvi is left behind in the house because night is coming soon and she must follow the rules that have been placed for her.

In the beginning on the campaign when our team meets back up again 20(?) years later you say through Suvi’s inner monologue that she doesn’t know how much longer Ame and Eursulon had spent time together post Suvi’s leaving

Then in arch 1 Suvi sees Ame and Eursulon hearing something talk to them and only them, then later in that same arch she sees Ame chase after Eursulon under quest fever, being left out and behind once again.

Then in arch 2 when Suvi sees Eursulon chasing after another something and Ame following, she is out of the loop once more.

And finally (for what is out so far) when Suvi sees Eursulon and Ame running away again and leave her vision, she does not know how long they have been together AGAIN!

So my question, after all of this ^, is:

Does Suvi trust Eursulon and Ame or do you think Suvi will forever be out of the loop and always left behind?

Thank you again for your time.

[clarissasbakery]

all (most) of are you okay is done!!!

[hermitcrabstar]

Lol dark, edgy, and brooding Meta right next to crazy, hyperactive, WTH are you ok Meta?

(I just thought I'd share because the contrast was funny to me ^^)

[heartofbusan]

AND WE'RE BACK! KEEP GOING!

Yesterday was a bit of a sh*t show, thanks to an I'll timed, albeit very cute post. Today, I woke up to the second teaser trailer for a buddy-cop-travel-adventure-honeymoon-thrill seeker-single-bed-sharing-cuddle fest-foodie- show featuring two of the cutest and sweetest men imaginable.

Really, can they be any cuter and sweeter towards the other!?!? I might actually burst if they do. August 8, I'm looking at you.

The editors said fuck it and stopped with the ????? And went straight to 'It's romantic', they have bills to pay, mouths to feed, they have no time for questioning Jikook. They just say it like they see it. And boy, have they WITNESSED. Their efforts shall not be in vain.

Yes. Keep Going. I see you. 😉

[alaydabug2]

Sometimes I'm fine

Then I remember the ABSOLUTE OBSERDITY that is Keefe being LITTERLY HIGH on ELF DRUGS

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS

AND EVERYONE BEAIDES SOPHIE THOUGHT THAT WAS FINE

SHANNON

WHAT THE FRICK WERE YOU DOING

[minsarasarahair]

BingQiu and LouZuo if you like young man courting their childhood hero/crush who's older than them trope

YuKe and MoShang if you like side cp (antagonist-like boss x little guy working under them)

(Illustrations: You Yao donghua official posters, SVSSS English and Russian Edition illustrations)

[best-underrated-anime]

Best Underrated Anime Group E Round 4: Are You Ok vs Moriarty the Patriot

#E1: Are You Ok (You Yao)

Transmigrators modernize ancient China. Chaos ensues.

#E4: Moriarty the Patriot (Yuukoku no Moriarty)

Gay found family criminals versus corrupt nobility

#E1: Are You Ok (You Yao)

Summary:

People from the modern world transmigrating into the ancient Chinese fantasy world has become a common and everyday occurrence that the royal court in the latter has decided to moderate them. If you’re a transmigrator, you must report your existence to Lou Zhu, the master of Best Tower. Once you pass his test and prove that you are indeed a modern person, you can then be assigned to work in different areas of the government and be given a high salary.

Because of this promised benefit, many impostors have showed up before Lou Zhu. And one day, Zuo Yunqi takes this test as well. Is he an impostor, or is he an actual modern person?

But some transmigrators also choose to hide their existence out of distrust in the government. Where are they? And with their advanced knowledge on science and technology, what are they planning in the dark?

Elsewhere, other transmigrators find themselves in all sorts of situations—an art student is detained and forced to come up with a recipe for a poisonous meal, while another is stuck sharing a body with the original soul and fighting for its control. Meanwhile, unrest rises in the Jianghu and a storm brews in the palace. Can our transmigrators’ modern knowledge save the day? Or will their lack of understanding in the current world lead to their downfall?

Propaganda:

As someone who is in the You Yao and YuuMori fandoms and adores both for being very gay while still having a good plot, I’d say these two stories are tied in terms of quality. They both execute their respective genres well and really shouldn’t be pitted against each other. But since I absolutely have to choose, then I’m siding with You Yao for this round. The YuuMori anime is a bit lacking compared to its manga, whereas the You Yao donghua elevates the original novel and breathes new life into it.

I started both shows as an anime-only. While watching YuuMori, there was always this nagging feeling at the back of my mind that I was missing out on something. There were so many instances that seemed odd or abrupt. The “found family” gang felt forced, and Sherlock’s attachment and dedication to William seemed excessive in the episodes leading to the climax and even at the climax. It turns out the anime had cut out a chapter in the manga where Sherlock visited William at the college where he teaches. This was such a let-down for me because that chapter showed how the two interact outside of a crime scene and still be friends.

In contrast, the You Yao donghua was able to stand on its own. You don’t even have to read the novel anymore, which is surprising coming from someone like me who always advocates on experiencing the source material.

In the novel, arcs seem disconnected from each other that, while reading, you don’t get the feeling that there’s an overarching plot. It is only later in the story that everything starts slowly coming together.

Somehow, the You Yao donghua was able to take the scattered puzzle pieces of the novel and connect them all together to deliver a coherent story all the while still keeping the spirit of the original—a suckerpunching emotional rollercoaster ride masquerading as yet another comedy. Characters were also given more emotional depth, which is a plus because the novel only portrayed it subtly. Even the donghua-original characters were so likable that I had to double-check if they were canon.

The YuuMori anime has its good parts of course, but overall I think it could’ve done a lot better in terms of character relationships and pacing.

So yeah, both stories are equally good in each of their own genres. But on being an animated adaptation? You Yao takes the win. Vote You Yao.

Trigger warnings: Guns, kidnapping, and imprisonment. Nothing too dark, though.

#E4: Moriarty the Patriot (Yuukoku no Moriarty)

Summary:

During the late 19th century, Great Britain has become the greatest empire the world has ever known. Hidden within its success, the nation's rigid economic hierarchy dictates the value of one's life solely on status and wealth. To no surprise, the system favors the aristocracy at the top and renders it impossible for the working class to ascend the ranks.

William James Moriarty, the second son of the Moriarty household, lives as a regular noble while also being a consultant for the common folk to give them a hand and solve their problems. However, deep inside him lies a desire to destroy the current structure that dominates British society and those who benefit from it.

Alongside his brothers Albert and Louis, William will do anything it takes to change the filthy world he lives in—even if blood must be spilled.

Propaganda:

The story isn’t quite on par with the manga (solely due to there being not enough episodes to cover full character arcs), but the ‘eat the rich’ vibes are immaculate, the plot is complex and interesting, the queercoding and subtext are both wonderfully done, AND there is a CANON TRANS CHARACTER !!!!

Trigger Warnings: Child Abuse, Gender Identity/Sexuality Discrimination, Graphic Depictions of Cruelty/Violence/Gore, Rape/Non-Con, Self-Harm, Suicide

When reblogging and adding your own propaganda, please tag me @best-underrated-anime so that I’ll be sure to see it.

If you want to criticize one of the shows above to give the one you’re rooting for an advantage, then do so constructively. I do not tolerate groundless hate or slander on this blog. If I catch you doing such a thing in the notes, be it in the tags or reblogs, I will block you.

Know one of the shows above and not satisfied with how it’s presented in this tournament? Just fill up this form with your revisions, and I’ll consider adapting those changes.

New: Starting round 5, screenshots will be included in the poll post. You can submit screenshots through the form linked above, or through here, via ask or dm.

Guidelines in submitting screenshots:

No NSFW or spoilery images.

Pick some good images please. Don’t send any blurry or pixelated ones.

You may send up to 9 screenshots, but not all may be used.

[nemainofthewater]

Haven't we always wanted to see an adaptation of a novel we love? Cast actors in our heads, wondered how impressive action scenes can be translated from page to screen…

(…complained when the adaptation inevitably messed things up…)

There will be 4 polls looking at adaptations from (web)novel to drama: Animated, Danmei (live action), BG/het (Live action), and Other/Ensemble (Live Action). There is not a baihe category because as of yet there have been no Baihe adaptations.

These polls are using the novel’s category, so something that is seen as a BL tv series might have been adapted from a non-BL novel, for example, and therefore will be in ‘Other’ instead of ‘Danmei’

Best can mean what you want, either most faithful or most able to translate the feel of the novel even if elements have been changed.

NB: Jin Yong’s novels will have their own series of polls as there are just too many of them.

[untilyouremember]

Yona of the Dawn

Available digitally

Available in print

[sombersaturn]

I've only recently gotten into fiction podcasts and so far I've listened to CH&T, TMA, TMP and a little of TPP and I feel woefully unprepared for what's to come cuz I got Malevolent next on my list after I finish TPP and I don't know what the hell is going on with you guys are you good??? Are any of you guys doing well??? Who the hell is Arthur and why is there a John Doe isn't that a pseudonym people use to lable unidentified corpses or missing people??? What???

[cheerkyuuu]

NO SVSSS ART, IVE BEEN BINGING

[unladyboss]

EVERY CONVERSATION? SEASON 3 THE BEAR

Why does every conversation go like this, with this pair?

Asking if he's ok.

Him saying something in the affirmative

Her reiterating it in a whisper.

Sir and ma'am please!

Also what benefits does Claire get from having a guy she has to convince all the time that everything is alright?

Why does he seem so troubled so much that you have to ask?

[dr-spectre]

Take mt callie while i internally panic cause i locked myself in a school bathroom

Idk why my personal mental image is that she's being told she was brainwashed when she wasn't lol

Okay first off, cute art.

Second of all, WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU LOCKED YOURSELF IN A SCHOOL BATHROOM!?!?!? ARE YOU OKAY!?!? PLEASE GET HELP ASAP DUDE WHAT THE HELL!

Third of all, that last statement gave me a lightning bolt of an idea. I need to team up with an artist or something and make a funny comic where Callie is about to put on the Hypnoshades because she wants to hang out with her Octoling friends in the Octo Canyon, and Marie catches her and goes "CALLIE! What are you doing!? Are you gonna put on those stupid brainwashing sunglasses, AGAIN!?"

And Callie stares at her wide eyed like that image and she goes, "brainwashing sunglasses? h-huh? What are you talking about?"

"The shades that are literally in your hands!!" "OHHHH!! You mean the Hypnoshades!?" "Yes you friggen clownfish!!!"

"Marie, wait... You think these are brainwashing shades? That make me evil or something?"

"Uh... Yeah?!?! Every time you wear them you put on that weird outfit and wanna MURDER AGENT 4!!"

"Look, Marie, i don't wanna burst your bubble here but, do you know what hypnosis even is?"

"Excuse me?"

And then Callie brings out a whiteboard and a marker and explains the definition of hypnosis, it's effects and limitations. As well as going over brainwashing too. And Marie is just dumbfounded and Octavio is nodding his head in the globe. I don't know, that sounds like a funny idea. Can't draw for shit tho so i can't bring that idea to life lmao.

[holystressresponsebatman]

Leo: Donnie, it’s 3AM, why are you still awake??

Donnie, eyes bloodshot and wide: *turns slowly to look at Leo* The hubris of man keeps me awake thus far.

In the eve, I feel as though sleep is no longer necessary. I shall wake refreshed with merely three hours under mine pillow.

When I wake, I feel deep sorrow and regret, for mine eyes burn and blur while mine bones beg and ache.

Yet, the cycle repeats.

Mine day passes in what yonder fog has lifted, and mine cycle starts anew.

Leo: …

Leo: Okay, then… *backs away slowly*

[loofandtimmy]

Never underestimate the power of an emergency pat! 👋🏻🦖

[lenny-zesty]

so who’s up murdering they drone rn