#And I appreciate that

[smallmeanie]

bomb intro / pass the dutch

[respectthepetty]

Dear Director Dome, who will never see this,

Peaceful Property is gay.

Like gay gay.

Director Dome has been saying stuff like, "It's just the way Tay and New act that makes it queer"

Dome, be fucking for real right now!

You picked a queer ass show to direct, sir, about found family where the characters learn the meaning of love and support because home is in the people we love and the people who comfort us.

And you nailed it!

So you quit that bullshit right now because even if you didn't think it was queer, IT'S FUCKING QUEER!

The wardrobe department with its colors knew it was gay.

The characters knew it was gay.

The writers knew it was gay!

BECAUSE IT'S GAY!

Home and Peach worked together to fix the trauma of a broken family.

Because Home's fiery family never understood the meaning of a family or a home.

So now the family he has chosen stands next to him and share his sadness.

Because they love him!

And he loves them!

My single father of four did not fight with an IV bag in his arm for you to not own this show's queerness.

You tried to bury the gays like six times!

BUT THEY WON'T DIE!

Because they constantly fight for each other and to come back to each other since THEY ARE IN LOVE!

So you can call it whatever you want to.

BUT IT'S GAY!

And I love you for it.

[alexturntable]

the way the fit of the suit has changed needs to be studied

[heretherebedork]

We all love our demi prince who is slowly discovering what it means to love.

Versus chaos bi boy.

Love them both.

[tingyyytingsss]

I gotta be real fair to nalu and say that they really have only known each other for two years and some change at this point(most of which natsu fucked off to who knows where to train without notice). Its crazy work to confess love to someone during all that. Especially for lucy who uprooted her life, got knocked into a coma and woke up to her father dead and most of her community decimated.

[puppynametaken]

Okay… holy fuck… just finished the first part of Warhound by @kallie-den… what the fuck it’s so hot.

Thank you mech kinksters for recommending it to me! I think I’m going to go uh… take care of something… 🫠

[hotwaterandmilk]

Just a reminder that the first volume of Nanao Tomo's The Hachioji Speciality: Tengu's Love comes out in English from Yen Press this week. I already double-dipped on the Japanese volumes, but I'm going back for more with the English volume too.

While a lot of series captivate me with their plot, Hachioji Meibutsu: Tengu no Koi grabbed my attention with its beautiful retro-tinged art and has continued to hold my interest with its atmosphere.

So why is this series such a highlight in the current ASUKA magazine lineup? I've tried to breakdown my thoughts (albeit sleepily) on why I like this title and why other readers might be keen to give it a shot now that it's enjoying an English-language release.

The series description from Yen Press describes the series as follows:

"Can a determined tengu bride change a lonesome bachelor’s ways? Well, it’s not like he’s got much of a choice— ’cos she’s already moving in! Young systems engineer Kotarou has had to make his own way in life. Nothing remains of his early childhood before he was orphaned—nothing except his grandparents’ antique house in Hachioji and memories of Hime, the winged spirit girl he’s come to dismiss as a youthful flight of fancy. But after his return to Hachioji and reunion with Hime, it becomes impossible to deny the existence of his fine, feathery friend—especially given that she’s declared they’re getting married at second sight!"

Which makes it sound like you're signing up for a typical 90s-style magical girlfriend series and, well, to an extent you are. Hime is beautiful, powerful and innocent in the ways of the human world. Kotarou on the other hand is somewhat average, cynical human who now finds himself saddled with an otherworldly bride. Hijinks ensue!

What I think helps Tenkoi differentiate itself from other series with similar setups (aside from the stunning art) is that it gives both the reader and the characters time to breathe, to be in each other's company, and exist without needing constant jokes. There's this ancient peace to Hime's village and a gentleness in her exchanges with Kotarou, even as a gaggle of her relatives argues around them.

Even the gag moments have a beauty and sense of pacing about them that's hard to find these days. We actually get the space to see Hime interact with the vacuum, for example. What so many titles might have condensed into 3 panels at best is expanded here, allowed to sit, presented to us for enjoyment. I just love that about Tenkoi, there is no real rush even when the series is moving Hime and Kotarou's relationship forward.

There's a willingness in Tenkoi to sit with difficult moments, mundane moments, humorous moments and moments of affection. To let each have its time to unfurl, to let us savour them all.

There's also an appreciation of the Hachioji region and the way the local population interact with the natural and spiritual world despite being in a suburban location (though this comes up a bit more by the second volume).

Another thing I like is that while there are a few gags about Kotarou being entranced by and touching Hime's wings (which she says are off-limits) overall Kotarou is a decent guy. While initially unsure about the situation he supports Hime in leaving the village for her own sake, aiming to empower her rather than to score himself a tengu bride. While at one point in the first volume he gets frustrated by just how hard it is to hide a lively tengu from the world, he soon sees the error in his ways and again pledges to support Hime in whatever she chooses to do.

It's just nice to see a male lead who can be wrong, admit he was wrong, and strive to make things right with the people around him in such a mature way? He sleeps on it and is like fuck, I was an asshole my life is better with her in it and immediately gets his shit together. Some leads can go dozens of volumes without figuring out that much so it was nice to see that corner turned early on in the series.

I should mention that food is an important part of how love is expressed in this series and a big part of how Hime begins to learn about the human world, so if food is a major trigger for you then Tenkoi might be best avoided. However, there are minimal other warnings I can think of for those considering starting the series (aside from consent being established regarding Hime's wings).

Tenkoi is still ongoing in ASUKA (which is published bi-monthly these days) so there's only two print volumes right now. There's enough little moments in this lushly rendered and atmospheric supernatural love story that it could go for many years at its current clip, but whether that happens remains to be seen.

Right now though I enjoy Tenkoi for being a simple story told well and with heart. If you're not looking for major plot innovation and are happy to just spend time in the presence of these characters experiencing simple joys in Hachioji, then this is a title I recommend.

(Also Hime is super cute, I adore her.)

[olafur-neal]

I’m writing down my thoughts so I can actually sleep tonight and surprisingly is not Mìriendil thoughts it’s thoughts on the last scene of the episode and Tolkien thoughts in general. (I’m still a baby in the fandom so bear with me).

BUT Sauron said the Silmarils would be but a whisper compared to the Rings. AND LIKE THE META OF IT ALL! Idk about anyone else but when I heard of LOTR at first I had no idea about the Silmarillion or the lore and how Tolkien wrote it all to be its own mythology with its own contradictions within “translations” and texts etc.

So metacontextually the idea that the Tolkien translations of these histories has a more popular story vs a more obscure story is absolutely true. Sauron was right the Silmarils are but a whisper compared to the Rings of Power. Not only by the time of the Third Age but in our time as well.

[justfriendsbestthings]

The omar corner of tumblr is becoming tinier and tinier every day but you will find me waxing poetics about that face and voice and talent until my dying breath

[satoruxx]

every one waiting for wolf toji but i’m here waiting for that suguru fic you talked about

(don’t get me wrong i LOVE wolf toji but i need a suguru fic from you so bad i just know it’s gonna be delicious)

LMAOOO nonnie i’m grinning like a fool !! i’m literally in class typing the suguru fic on my phone rn bc i cant secretly type wolf toji on my laptop without getting caught :33

BUT i will finish this suguru fic JUST FOR YOU !!! idk how many of my followers are suguru lovers but knowing you’re excited to read it makes me very happy <33

i was literally just thinking about how EASY it is for me to write suguru ??? like all of his thoughts and emotions just make sense to me and then the words just flow ???? which is why i always find it so refreshing to write him :33

i dont do it often but when i do i enjoy it so much !! (this might be a sign to write more sugu mhm)

anyways i think i’m like halfway through the suguru fic ???? im just rambling in it tbh so i have no clue if there’s more i wanna include but either way i hope you enjoy it :33

have a great day nonnie <3333

[themakeupbrush]

Urvashi Rautela at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

[respectthepetty]

Ryan is a Winger

Ryan devaluing himself in The Trainee and not realizing how helpful he is because everything he does is taken for granted is Cherry Magic's Achi all over again.

Because as Ryan says that he is "no use to anyone," he hands his father his glasses that he forgot in the photo room.

He helps move boxes for his sister, and tells her where the files are located that need to be printed.

And he reminds his family to charge the camera battery.

This is a continuation from the first episode, where in the midst of trying to complete his job, he constantly helped his family members by handing them paper and taking the camera downstairs.

At his internship, he remembered exactly what the woman needed copied even though she quickly rambled it at them.

He was the only one who wrote the brief down, even though it was on his arm.

But even more importantly, Ryan answers the phone.

It's significant in that moment because Jane is being overwhelmed with calls.

But it's even more significant because Ryan is the ONLY one who noticed the phone ringing in the first episode.

And he didn't hesitate to call the technician to fix the copier.

Even though Ryan used that adorable voice to convey the message to Jane after he answered the call,

He does this again to relay a message.

This is played up for laughs, but all these moments matter because the company has a problem with communication.

The rest of the interns complain about the small tasks. They argue among each other, and even though Ryan doesn't see the issue with a monk driving a car or a smart watch being in the shot, Ryan is a team player AND he is concerned about the logistics.

While everyone is so consumed with their BIG jobs, Ryan makes sure the business still operates. He gets the copier fixed. He charges the camera battery. He refills the paper trays. He answers the phone. He assists.

And as a soccer fan, I'm going to avoid writing about Ryan Giggs, but like everyone in the show keeps mentioning, he is considered one of the greatest wingers in soccer, and wingers support the other players by protecting the sides of the field so the ball can continue moving forward toward the goal.

Without Ryan protecting everyone's weak spots, they wouldn't reach the goal.

Everyone else is concerned with the BIG picture, but Ryan is making sure that they can even get the ball moving because, as the first episode explained, even though he is working at a production company that normally executes the idea from an agency, this production house has to THINK and EXECUTE, something his peers and even their boss aren't realizing.

Ryan has already proven he is more than capable of assisting, but now he must learn how to direct others, so he can become the assistant director he was meant to be.

Because even wingers can score goals.

[lunar-alden]

Rafayel calls you his “Girlfriend” (English dub)

Pt. 2!

Pet Names Masterpost!

[mapicccc]

i do have a small fear that with shipping devotions becoming more common that it will take over them as a duo but I also have to trust that people Will still care about them

[wanderingmind867]

The Last Olympian is I think Rick Riordan's first book to mention the world outside america. He's referenced Ottawa, Toronto, Alberta and these may still be more. We never actually visit these places, but him referencing them is good enough for me right now. This just sets up his globe trotting adventures on the Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus, which made those series enjoyable to me.