#Tropical is because I think that has a distinct vibe too

[illegiblewords]

Darkest Academia, Science Academia, Pastel Academia, Alt, Cybercore, Devilcore, Traditional Angelcore, Soft Girl, Tropical, Nautical, Cabincore.

[candeathbereal]

Small Astro observations

-Sun conjunct ascendant in synastry is an odd moment for me. Mostly cause as a Leo rising I have met some Leo suns and I have no bad blood for them. It just feels weird because most times the Sun person will mimic the ascendant person in some way. From what I’ve noticed at least. Maybe my Uranus being in my seventh house has a mild affect because Aquarius is all about uniqueness or something along those lines. So naturally I can enjoy the idea of someone doing/acting similar to me but not enough to make a bond with a person. Idk it feels odd for me at least. Other people enjoy it though but maybe it’s just my ego talking idk.

-Pisces suns from what I have seen have either sleepy eyes or something distinct about their teeth. Some people have said that Pisces have fish teeth but that isn't all they can have. Idk I've noticed that most Pisces I have met can have fish like teeth but overall their teeth just has something distinct about them. For instance, my dad has almost no teeth but still chooses to eat steak and all that even though it doesn't seem that easy for him to do. I also think it's the Taurus moon and mars that adds to his stubbornness. You could read this observation for either tropical or sidereal since I've seen the same with some Aries suns (tropical). I myself am an Aries sun but Pisces sun in sidereal and I have a lazy eye and some interesting teeth imo. Mostly cause I have two sharp teeth kinda where you would see vampire fangs but I have a similar moment with two bottom teeth like directly below my other two teeth. There is just a odd sharpness to them that my other teeth don't have. Plus I have always had problems with my teeth to the point that apparently at the age of 12 I had to get most of my back teeth removed (they were baby teeth so they grew back).

-3rd house synastry creates more of a sibling like bond with a person or that person could remind you of one of your siblings (depends on you I guess idk how many siblings people have so yeah). Whereas 4th house synastry has more of a likelihood to remind you of a general family member as opposed to one of your siblings or just a sibling in general. I've noticed that 4th house synastry causes an emotional comfort where you can talk about your trauma or just childhood in general with someone one, but 3rd house synastry is more like a weird assumption that you don't really have to talk about that because somehow it is just accepted that you know it. Again kinda like a sibling moment cause most times you don't have to have deep talks about your childhood with your siblings (at least for me most times). Funnily enough I have fourth house synastry with both my sister and one of my brothers (I have my moon in my sister's fourth house whereas my brother has his moon in my fourth house), so we do have those talks about our trauma and such. Honestly I have always felt more close (emotionally) with them than my own parents. It's an interesting bond for sure for me. I feel very lucky that I have that bond with my siblings.

-6th house synastry is a moment to live through because it can manifest differently based on the planet. I think moon in sixth house causes the most mixed reactions to each other, because the sixth house is all about routine and service. So the moon being there causes a emotional bond for each other through service towards each other. Although it does depend on other aspects of the synastry most times it's a mutual I help you you help me kinda vibe to it. I think it can work out but both parties would have to have some level of emotional maturity or even just a lack of Pluto influence. It's not like it can't work out with Pluto influence but it just would take a lot more work since Pluto is a little cunt who likes messing around with shit so the emotions get fucked around with the most. I can't blame Pluto too much for it since it is a planet all about transformation and obsession and people can control their own actions. Take what you can from what I said.

Anyways I haven't posted in a while so I figured I'd do that real quick cause it would feel wrong not to. I would love to hear you guy's thoughts on this or even anything at all. Feel free to message me for any questions you might have. I can't guarantee anything great or even smart. A veces no tengo sentido. Todavia estoy aprendiendo espanol asi que pido disculpas por mi mal espanol

[moonferry]

OKAY im finally getting around to doing this . so, this is how i think the marriageables would feel to hug.

unfortunately, im breaking this into two parts, so this is part 1/2. if i can remember my alphabet, i'll write these in alphabetical order!!

BACHELORS: HERE !

first up: bachelorettes

abigail: i think she would be rather nice to hug. she's probably somewhat strong - given the fact that she practices swinging around her sword & she ventures into the mines - so you could easily feel protected when in her arms. i imagine she either buries her face in your neck (if she's shorter than you) or she rests her head on top of yours (if she's taller than you). a nice, gentle hug from abigail is a great way to help her unwind after a particularly treacherous journey to the minds. when you hug her, you will instantly be met with the smell of warm apple pie and maybe some sweetness - like a flower. it's not too overpowering, but it's enough to make you feel at ease. abigail's hugs feel like home, like safety.

emily: as the discord appointed "best hugger" of the marriageables, it's no surprise that emily would give particularly good hugs. i think she's very affectionate - even with people she just met, for example, a new farmer who moved into town. being a barmaid, she often listens to people's troubles and tries to offer them support or comfort. i imagine being hugged by emily is like being hugged by a gentle cloud. when she hugs you, know realize that everything is going to be okay. and - because she has a way with people - she often realizes you need a hug before you do, which leads to her running up to you, arms wide open. hugging emily would fill your nose with floral scents - possibly jasmine or hydrangea. i also imagine there would be a waft of alcohol, given that she works at the saloon and handles drinks all night. emily's hugs feel similar to that of a parental figure - full of comfort and warmth.

haley: i don't think haley is a big hugger, to be honest. however, she would gladly hug you if you asked. i feel like her hugs would be neutral, probably very quick. on the other hand, if she really liked you, she might hug you for a longer period of time and do that thing where you both rock side-to-side. these hugs feel like laying on the beach, feeling the warm sand surrounding your body. haley would smell like coconuts (likely a lotion or conditioner) and hibiscus, maybe a small hint of pineapple. she gives me tropical/fruity vibes.

leah: another strong woman! i think leah gives nice hugs, but she sometimes doesn't realize her own strength and accidentally crushes you. obviously, she immediately apologizes and loosens her grip (unless you like tight hugs, that is). her hugs are pretty tight, but sweet nonetheless. it feels like you're being wrapped into the world's best weighted blanket and you don't know if you ever want to leave. leah gives off the scent of fresh pine, maybe some sort flower or forage, and a light dusting of dirt. none of it's overpowering, but she has a distinct smell of earth, of nature. it's calming. leah's hugs feel like sprawling out in a grassy meadow and watching the clouds as you lay on your back and feel the sun gently caress your face.

maru: oh, maru gives amazing hugs. the kind of hugs you find yourself melting into, like a nice pudding. her hugs are ones where you get them once, the feeling lingers on your body forever and you have a longing to receive another one. hugging maru would smell like vanilla, a nice tea, maybe the smallest hint of metal. her hugs are everlasting and follow you around like a shadow. she would absolutely love it if you buried your face in her neck or chest and she would gently run her hands through your hair or massage your shoulders/back. (someone please get me a maru hug asap)

penny: oh my sweet penny. i feel like penny gives pretty good hugs. they're firm, motherly, but also soft. hugging penny would be like laying against a memory foam mattress and feeling it conform to your body. i personally feel like her hugs share the same warmth as a fireplace or hearth - something that signals the heart of a home. that's what penny is, truly, the heart of every home she enters. i believe hugging penny would give off the aromas of old books, of warm vanilla or butterscotch, and mint. hugging penny fills you with an otherworldly comfort and you want to wrap her in your arms and never let go.

[ambloom]

I wanna get into precure, do you have a fav or ome you think people should start with?

Ye!! I want to preface this by saying Precure is basically a collection of advertisements to sell children toys, but it's fun head empty activity if you like magical girl stuff. I think it's best to just scroll through the Wikipedia page and pick whichever one looks the most interesting to you, but I'll talk about the ones I like and dislike below:

1. Heartcatch

My favorite season. Great characters, art, feels so incredibly full of love. Character design is by Yoshihiko Umakoshi (Magical Doremi). The stylized animation really adds to the fight scenes. I've seen a lot of trans girls resonate with a particular character and it's fun to keep that headcanon in mind when watching. Theme song plays in my head everyday.

2. Hirogaru Sky

The newest season. Really easy to get into and features a lot of firsts in the series such as a blue main cure, first magical boy on the main team, and adult cure on the main team (she's only 18 though lol). I just wish the fight scenes were more punch-y since the protagonist, Sora, is an athlete.

3. Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode

This one is hated by a lot of people because there's no hand to hand combat, but I feel like it more than makes up for that with the characters and general bubbly vibe. Has a budget Haruka/Michiru cat girl x dog girl couple for the yuri fans. I never skip the transformations.

4. Futari wa Pretty Cure

The original. Fight scenes only went down in quality after it imo. Really distinctive among magical girl shows.

5. Fresh Precure

The art isn't really up to par with other entries, but if you don't mind that it has a character who really tugs at the heartstrings. Invented the concept of a mid season cure (cure joins halfway through) and no one else has done it like her. Truly believe she suffered more than Jesus.

Others I recommend are Star Twinkle, Tropical Rogue, and Suite.

As for the ones I'm like... Eh about..

Go! Princess is a fan favorite. It has a nice storybook feel, dynamic fight scenes occasionally, and the transformations are stunning. But as an Utena fan it felt weird to watch them go "no it's okay to want to be a princess actually! princesses can be strong too!" Very annoying message to see be sent to kids to buy products lol

Yes 5... There are two episodes I think are like the best in this franchise and then the rest was ruined by a chipmunk I wish was roadkill. The romance is between the protagonist and her teacher (who also happens to be the mascot character lol). It's the season that got a sequel that's currently airing with the cast all grown up, but they had to bring that ugly flea-ridden fuck back.

Huggto. The thing is I was spoiled for this and it was a spoiler that made my neurons kind of short circuit so I decided it definitely was not for me.

Sorry, I know I rambled a bit but I hope you have fun! (Disclaimer that this is just my opinion, I'm aware it's a kids show for kids in case green cure anon is following me)

[they-them-that]

Ranking Precure seasons purely on design and concept because I'm up early anyways (least favourite to most) Part 1.

18. Happiness Charge Precure

They're magical girl outfits have the least distinctive personalities with only minor differences from each other. I understand they were going for a Sailor Moon idea with a uniform style but the appearance of the outfits are very underwhelming to me. They're plain even for just overall magical girls, tbh.

17. Doki Doki Precure

It's mostly the hair that throws me off. It's a mixture of normal strands to big blobs. I wish they committed to the stylized hair and got rid of the fringes or else I'm stuck trying to understand how Cure Rosetta's pigtails work that would still make her bangs possible.

I like the overall drop-down dresses but its mismatched appearance feels like a bombardment of layers and shapes that don't mix harmoniously. I wouldn't be against an asymmetrical style if this Precure was heavily alternative but it ends up clashing with the cutesy atmosphere instead.

16. Precure Splash Star

This one is victim to being the first new precures after the original where they barely changed it up. It just ends up being the lesser version of the classic that made itself impossible to not make comparisons.

I do like the idea of Cure Egret's first outfit that lost its uniqueness in the new one just to match with Cure Bright. Cure Bright's outfit does upgrade as the greens in her old outfit didn't match her but it's nice they maintained green as an accent for her new one!

15. Healin' Good Precure

The designs are lovely and elegant, theres nothing inherently wrong with it but it's visually weak compared to its predecessors and descendants. I don't have much to say because there's just not much to say about it, to be honest. It's just kind of generic.

14. Smile Precure

I love the wild and creative hairstyles and the hair wings but that is really the only unique visual aspect to Smile. Also questionable transformation tool that markets wearing makeup to young girls which I know isn't new but still feels patriarchal and groomy. 😅

13. Soaring Sky! Precure

I have mixed feelings. I really dig Cure Sky's design and it's cool for the protagonist to be blue this time! I'm not into the puffy arm bands but the cape adds so much flare! Cure Prisms' softer design bounces off Cure Sky nicely and she looks great!

The other too... I despise honestly lol. It's cool we finally get a boy Precure as a part of the pack and that he isn't stereotypically masculine but his hair and outfit feels so unflattering. Cure Butterfly's outfit has the same issue with Doki Doki Precure and the merged arm sleeves are unsettling to me.

12. Delicious Party Precure

The style is meant to have festival vibes with traditional design elements which is a cool idea! It's a fun burst of colours with a cohesive theme but it doesn't stick in my mind. I wish all the girls leaned more into the cultural aesthetics but besides Cure Yum Yum (who I think is one of the best Precure Designs overall), they're mostly Victorian-esque which should've been unique to Cure Finale. Speaking of her, although I like her design, I also have a gripe with the blonde hair and blue eyes because it feels Eurocentric. And when her normal appearance is dark haired, she honestly feels white washed to me...

11. Tropical Rouge Precure

I love the designs and they gave such a unique concept, I just don't end up feeling strongly about this series. The designs feel a bit busy to me although I do love that Cure Summer isn't predominantly pink. She has a very unique look but other than her, everyone just feels like another iteration of past precures.

10. Suite Precure

Cure Melody and Cure Rythm slay, their designs are perfect! I love the music concept and their appearance bounce off each other just as well as Cure Black and Cure White did. The other girls ruin the cohesion for me, tbh and I don't really like their outfits. 🫤

[tiredspacedragon]

B15 - fav year?

B15 Favourite Year: This is a tough question, because my answer changes depending on the context in which it's asked.

My favourite year in terms of aesthetics is almost certainly 2001. Its story is simplistic, and the sets themselves are outclassed almost immediately the following year. But there's something about the look of 01 that I simply adore. It goes hand-in-hand with Bionicle's initial concept: a semi-post-apocalyptic society of biomechanical beings on a tropical island, unaware that the gigantic, robotic body of their Great Spirit slumbers beneath. It's simple and effective, and you can see that concept reflected in the sets. They're both simplistic and complex, lacking the refinements of later years, but making up for it with wild designs united under a banner of strange. They're all just so odd-looking. Bizarre proportions, animals with treads for legs, asymmetrical limbs, exposed gears and hinges. It gives me the vibe of machinery adapting to a natural landscape, trying very hard to mimic real living creatures, but not quite there yet. It's delicious and it's a vibe that's so good I might just commandeer it for my own work. Lego seems to be done with it, after all. For now, anyway.

But when it comes to the sets themselves? Well, like I said, 2001 got outclassed very quickly. The sets got better and better with every year. Even into G2, which if you ask me gave us some of the best sets we ever got for Bionicle. Not necessarily my favourites, but among the best. My actual favourites, though? I think I have to go with 2009, which is...surprising. I really thought I was going to say 06, 07, or 08 here, but no, it's 2009. I like the characters from the previous years more, but in terms of raw set design, 2009 was the peak. Yeah, 04 is great for hitting that sweet spot between form and function that 2015 and 2016 then went on to perfect, but there's something about 09 that's just so lively and vibrant. 04 was plagued by clone sets, and the reboot years have their own issues, but 09 is where you can tell the designers really hit their stride with the Inika build. They knew how to use it to its fullest potential by that point. Every set told a story, conveying its character strongly while also tying back into Bionicle's elemental roots for the first time in a while. I will take some points off for some pieces being a little too hyper-specialized, i.e. Vastus' armour, Strakk's axe, etc, but damn, man, it all looks so good.

And then finally for story...this one's the hardest. Like everything else about Bionicle, I love it all, and I find it really difficult to break down the story into its composite years, because I see it as more than the sum of its parts. But if I have to pick one...I think 2006. 2007 and 2006 are a close race, mostly because 07 is effectively 06 But Underwater This Time. And I want to put 07 on top, I really do, because even though it is 2006 2: Scuba Boogaloo, it has a more unique setting, it has more impressive villains, it's the emotional climax of the entire Bionicle story, it lacks all the stupid things in 06 like the Nuva getting their asses kicked inexplicably. It has everything it should need to be the better year, and yet something about 2006 is more charming. Maybe it's nostalgia talking, but I can't help but feel like 07 is missing some special something that would secure it the number 1 spot. So the win goes to 2006: Island of Doom.

I hope those three distinct, equally long-winded answers are satisfactory. If not, and I still have to pick one winner...I'm going to surprise myself again and pick 2006, again. At least that's how I feel right now. It's got the perfect blend of personal nostalgia, fun sets, an aesthetic that is 01-but-slightly-to-the-left that is just perfect for me, multiple really dumb and really awesome marketing campaigns, and the online games, I didn't even mention those, but 06 killed it with the games, more than any other year. In my opinion, 2006 is pretty much about as BIONICLE as it gets. It's everything great about the series condensed and injected into a single year. It has its fair share of flaws, but I don't think those flaws outweigh the legion of things 2006 did right. My opinion may change in the future, but at least for now, my vote goes to 2006 for the best Bionicle year.

Unless we're talking about which year has the best licensed music, in which case it's 2007 by a mile. Crashed rules, I will not accept criticism over this.

[shinebrite97]

RFA Scents/Perfumes/Colognes

Nobody asked for this, but I’m posting these anyway~

Yoosung:

Yoosung has admitted to liking floral scents like lavender and cherry blossom

Will usually smell like collagen from a face mask or like citrus multi-cleaner spray

I feel like he grew up using the discount shampoo his mother bought and still uses it now, realizing it’s cheap but smells good, I feel like it’s ocean breeze or some tropical scent.

Zen:

Some might think he smells like a sexy Korean rose

But in reality, it’s a whole lot of tobacco.

He’s very careful to chew gum so his breath isn’t too badly affected, so there’s always a scent of Spearmint when he talks or laughs or kisses.

He does invest in good cologne though, semi-expensive bottles that smell like sage and leather and lavender, but it only mixes with the tobacco. Not bad, but definitely distinctive.

If you catch him at home before he is dressed and sprayed with cologne, he is warm to hug, and his natural scent is almost like black pepper.

He has managed to keep any trace of tobacco smell out of his apartment, and he lights aromatherapy candles now and then when he’s relaxing and reading a script. The best time to be in his apartment is at 10 or 11 pm when he’s playing a cd (because our great grandpappy Zen would definitely have a Boombox or CD player from the pawnshop where he got his dinosaur computer.) and has lit candles all over the place. MAXIMUM COMFORT.

Jaehee:

I feel like she keeps a bottle of coconut-scented lotion of her desk that people come up and use without asking.

Uses whatever brand and scent of shampoo she finds at a convenience store if she knows she ran out that morning.

Probably some kind of hibiscus or lavender-scented shampoo, or a light fruity scent like key-lime or wild cherry as a way to boost her morale on the job.

On her busier days she’ll forget she drank coffee and refuses to chew gum while she’s working because the taste and the action distract her, so when she comes home or the cafe closes for the night, you can always smell the coffee on her breath when she talks to you.

Jumin

He gets gifted different colognes from his father’s girlfriends if they happen to be in his life around his birthday, and instead of throwing them away he will test them out every now and then but doesn’t typically wear cologne.

All of his clothes smell like the designer stores they come from. Like polished leather and crisp edges.

He has a commanding presence and his scent is no different.

However, when it’s a calm morning and he makes you breakfast, you can smell the sweetness on him and it breaks the cold exterior.

Seven

Don’t really wanna do the mans dirty, but this could go one of two ways…

During crunch time, he doesn’t leave the bunker.

Ripe with sweat, exhaustion, and stale soda breath

Sometimes Vanderwood threatens to come in with a gas mask.

At the RFA party, he’s got teakwood vibes. The cologne they’d use in a Hollister back when they used to do that.

Saeran

Vanilla extract and potting soil.

There’s always just a bit of it under his nails, no matter how much he washes his hands, so when he touches your face, you get a whiff of earth. Not bad, but very present.

His breath smells like fruity candy, be it lollipops, gum, or something like jolly ranchers, boy’s always got something in his mouth (anxiety relief)

His kisses are always so sweet.

I headcanon that Saeran doesn’t really like spicy food. After years of pain, why willingly put his mouth through that when sweet things taste good?

[mammoniewins]

no one probably agrees that they smell like this but i’m lonely and want to hug them so let me imagine!1! 😡

what i think the obey me! brothers smell like↴

lucifer totally has that smell that makes you feel at home, like if you’re sad or home-sick, it is just instant comfort if he ever wraps his coat around your shoulders. i imagine he smells like a really strong, smoky cologne; and that smell of your clothes when you sit too close to a fire.

mammon gives me casino vibes, like he probably smells like the seasoning on bar snacks; very peppery, very spicy, very salty. mixed with a strong smell of alcohol and the smell of your hands when you hold coins too long. it sounds bad but it’s probably very comforting.

i think leviathan would honestly smell like deodorant, even if he camps in his room everyday - he probably remembers to spray deodorant before he leaves incase he forgot to shower in his ruri-chan-daze. he probably smells like snacks aswell, like good nachos or popcorn. kinda stuffy, but what you would expect on a movie-night-date vibe.

satan would obviously smell of books, but i feel like he would smell of new books or that smell of a new poster; because he cracks open a new book so frequently. maybe coffee too, because he has to stay alert to put his full attention on his books, or the fire of the library. maybe what you would want your childhood home to smell like.

asmodeus smells delicious, of course. he gives me fruity, floral, sweet. like he should be too overpowering for your nostrils but it’s actually quite faint. the smell of rose water, and tropical products with a hint of a candy perfume. he knows he smells good because he makes sure he smells good.

i think that beelzebub would smell like a restaurant, like the scents are very busy but make your mouth water. possibly chocolate or fried chicken? he never has one distinct smell, except for his jacket - i think that he smells like an old friend, you couldn’t put your finger on it but he always has this heavy denim jacket and beach trip smell.

i imagine that belphegor smells like lavender or fresh linen; similar to what a candle aisle smells like. he probably uses oils or pillow sprays to help him sleep better, so he probably just smells homely - like a baby. something about it just makes you sleepy and want to wrap your arms around him and nod off.

[leftsidebonfire]

Jojo Characters and What I Would Serve Them If They Came Into The Tea Shop I Work At

A series.

Based solely on my interpretation of the characters and the available ingredients I have at my job that I can remember off the top of my head.

Battle Tendency Edition

What I would serve...

Joseph Joestar: I sit inside his cup. No charge. Sir please 🥵 OK no for real. I know he must really like his teas. So if he didn't just order a regular hot tea, this is what I'd make. Firstly, I think this man would want to try so many samples. So after I make little samples so he can try everything on the list, I think I would make him a peach tea. It's peach and raspberry with peach pieces, one of my faves.

I could also see Joseph ordering a cupcake tea simply because it comes with whipped cream and sprinkles, and I dunno, I get the vibe that Joseph secretly enjoys little stuff like whipped cream on a drink if he's not expecting it. 🥰

Caesar Zeppeli: Again, me in the cup please. Hes probably more of a coffee man. But luckily we do have a way to make any milk teas into coffee, so if he ever wanted to try that, I'd be more than happy to make it. However, if he didn't order a coffee (or tried a tea as a coffee) I like to think he would get a German Chocolate Cake (which is basically Chocolate and raspberry. It's a very good hot chocolate drink 😍)

His favorite color is orange. So if he ever got a legit tea, I'd make him something good and tropical 🥺 Pineapple orange. I think he'd like it. And if he didn't, I'd make him whatever else he wanted 🥺

Lisa Lisa: Lisa Lisa just wants black coffee. I feel it in my soul. But maybe on a hot summer day, I could see her coming in to enjoy a nice lemonade, maybe even a blueberry lemonade to cool off and relax.

Suzie Q: Suziieeeee!! This girl is getting cotton candy tea, I just know it. I hate making cotton candy teas because they are really thick and basically everyone who works there thinks they're annoying, but for her 🥺 I'd make her all the cotton candy she wanted. I also feel like she'd be very polite and leave a nice tip. I'd give her a huge piece of cotton candy on top too 🥺

Santana: Tbh he wouldn't care. He just wants blood and power. But I would still make him a tea. I think I'd go for another strawberry (it's the most popular flavor for a reason lmao) Santana gets Strawberry lemon. The lemon is very strong and distinct, and the strawberry kinda looks like blood.

Wamuu: Totally not holding a grudge here for Caesar. Not at all. Definitely not. No, okay, I can do this. Personally, I think he'd be something like the Matcha Vanilla Honey. It's good, a different flavor. It is simple but tasty and they honey is just 👌 Top teir addition. I think he'd like it. I sure hope he likes it, anyway. 😳

Eisidisi: I get vibes from Eisidisi that he would either get the most plain boring tea in the world, or it would be very outlandish. He would come in and either ask for plain green tea with no flavoring, or something very strange no one ever orders like Red Bean (definitely not a favorite of mine. I've never seen anyone order it 😬) Or he'd get something like Cinnamon Bun and I'd be so taken aback by it. But to be honest, I think I'd judge him more if he got Red Bean than if he got Cinnamon bun. Cinnamon bun is good af. And he'd get whipped cream with it. It all depends on the day tho.

Kars: Kars has a refined taste. I feel like he would want something not many people order. I think he'd get Taro, or Taro Vanilla. Taro is kind of hard to describe if you've never had it, but the best I could describe it would be kind of like a sweet potato. It's semi-sweet. It's not my favorite, however it is purple, which I think Kars would appreciate. I also think he'd probably prefer Taro with vanilla so it's not so plain. He may be aloof, but that doesn't mean his drink has to be boring. 😎

Smokey: I really think he'd like Orange Chocolate or Root Beer Float. Idk, its just a vibe. The orange chocolate is my favorite between the two of those tbh. It's especially good as a hot chocolate. Hardly anyone orders the root beer one, so I could see him coming in to order that and I'm like 👀 It is definitely interesting, and I could see him being the reason we keep root beer in stock. Nobody gets it except him, but hes such a good customer we keep it around.

Straizo (because I forgot to put him in the Phantom Blood Post): Tbh, he's probably going for something simple and refined. Spiced Chai tea. Every now and then, he mixes it up a little with Vanilla almond, but for the most part, he's pretty straightforward with his order.

Speedwagon (again): Speedwagon my love. Order whatever makes you happy 🥺 I'd want to give him peach lemonade because it is sweet like him and refreshing, and he just deserves to relax with a tasty tea 🥺 Old Speedwagon has my heart and I love him.

Well that's about it for main characters, but screw it, if you drop a character in the comments that you really wanna see, I'll tell you what tea I'd give em. Next parts shall be out soon. Because this is all I think about at work 😂😂

[thedailyvio]

Every now and then I feel bad for giving 0 context for anything, so gonna quickly summarize my story stuff under the cut

The Traveler’s Found (TTF)

Skye, Gill, Marth, Kydin, Leo, Kira, Krieg, Heiwa, Narcissa, Sebastian, Vadim, Bahemek, Xenon, etc

TTF is hard to summarize because it has 10 story arcs and they all lead into the other, but the plot begins with ‘A wizard terrorist attacks the king of Hou’lu sending two girls on a quest to stop him’ which sounds so simple doesn’t it -sobs-

 Very adventure, political intrigue, slice of life elements

They basically travel all over the world, and I’ll quickly summarize what that’s like by listing each countries major influences

Hou’lu: Italian Renaissance, China

Sunobor: Medieval Germany, Japan, Inuit

Haldon: Folk Mexican, Folk Italian

Lavynna; Byzantine, some inspo from India to structure of things?

Gehinna: Ancient Hebrew

Parappa: Egypt-Germany

North Desert: Russia-Arabic

Harpies (more a tribe): Maasai

TTF of them all gets the most complicated but very incrementally, so it’s the hardest to express much on. But they get a cool hard magic system based on 10 elements so

Also TTF dragons are sentient, intelligent, and morally complex

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The Miyoré Schism

A prequel to ttf by about 900 years

Faolan, Mien, Enlai, whatever I name the girl, Jiao

The plot here is a bit simpler

What happens when the one who pulls the blade only those Chosen by God can touch is among the race of people thought to be destined to serve?

This focuses largely on the Sha’li of East Hou’lu. As a race they have very distinct white hair, pale skin, and red eyes. At this time in history, monster taming was very common as well, so most the characters have a family or personal monster. Sha’li also have an ability to become “invisible” but in actuality they are lowering their ‘presence’ or ‘noticibility’ to all non-Sha’li

This story draws largely from Tibet for its aesthetics

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Kingdoms

Ariella, James, Charles, Kiba

I have uprooted a lot about this story and not yet relayed it, but so far

A girl who wanted to become a soldier but was refused strikes out on adventure to do what she can for her country on her own- but to her chagrin gets a tag along

This story likely will have a soft magic system, and is definitely still based on Victorian and Japanese aesthetics. It’s actually a specific era of Japanese history but I can’t remember which. Possibly 16th c?

Despite this, it’s a low tech world.

Most fantasy type creatures/races do show up in Kingdoms, unlike my other stories

Dragons exist in Kingdoms but are universally evil and nobody has ever killed one

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Magic and Cannons (MnC)

A wip name still

Cusick, Agathe, Romana, Kordell, Levi, Maureen, Ames, Sung-jin

I’m still figuring put the plot to this honestly, but the first bit is definitely

‘A narcissistic man is captured as a PoW and must find a way to escape’

There’s just three countries of any importance to this world, and it’s much less whimsical in nature than the others, being closer to reality in some ways, and having a lot more tech. Though it vibes as subtly cartoony in how characters have slightly exaggerated aspects to their personalities and behaviors.

Delemar is the country Cusick is from and is based on Wild West in many ways, they’re a very independent people which can be good and bad, they also give no hecks about safety and are pretty wild in general

Choson is where Romana is from and they are much more interested in normalcy and order, which can be both good and bad. They prefer reptiles and fish as pets to mammals actually, which feels important to mention. If you know much about history, I suppose it’s clear they draw a lot from Korea for aesthetics.

Choson is also a very mixed population in terms of race, which Delemar is very much not.

Kievan is where Agathe hails from and is based on Russia. In each case I tried sticking to 1850s-1900s ish for my influences of these countries, though socially they are very diff.

Kievan has an affinity for wine and is the only country that appreciates using electricity for power. They have harsh winters, especially compared to the other two countries which tend to be more tropical in climates. Kievan is less developed so far, but they tend towards legalism there, and while that can be bad, they are also the one not involved in a pointless war, so

MnC is what I call glasspunk, Delemar and Choson rely on ‘reactions’ for their energy sources, which I can only explain as ‘you know how if you mix two volatile liquids, they could explode? They harness the energy from such things’

This is possible because their magic system is a type of alchemy which has allowed them a lot of reactions not available to us, and with this they’ve been able to get treated glass which is nearly indestructible, great for containing anything they need.

Magic is still something within the individual, but in MnC the extent of what it does is change the properties of whatever you’re touching with your hands. If you specialize in using this and inventing things based off of things with changed properties, you’re called a mage.

MnC has a lot of strange tech this way, including trains, vehicles, customizeable guns, staves that through weird tech stuff can have sort of elemental effects, etc.

Electricity is not compatible with reactions btw, because it can cause them to explode outside of when they’re meant to, kinda like smoking by a bunch of canisters of gasoline, it might be a lil risky. So societies that use reactions do not use electricity and have things in place to get rid of it, and societies that use electricity don’t use reactions. Combining them can get cool tech, but is inherently risky.

oh whoops I went off there, huh. Oh well it’s not seen as often as the other types of societies/magics I listed so

Dragons in MnC are animals (technically wyverns?) and have been domesticated to be work animals. No fire breath but they do have a strong venom, I think a neurotoxin type?? And the insides of their mouths are orange 👀 oh and the domesticated ones are reflective like mirrors ish

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Children of the Little Mine (CotLM)

Geno

This is the only one I plan to make a novel, because it’s set in 1950′s-1960′s New York City and I don’t care about those aesthetics at all

I don’t have it planned out very far for plot, but basically a gremlin thief boy of 17 has a strange ability to manipulate how gravity effects him, and seemingly nobody else in the world has this. But one day during a break and entering situation, Geno finds another boy with an ability, and from there they decide to try sticking together a bit to figure out why, and maybe put together a heist against a mafia boss in the mean time (two stealy boys)

This is very close to being historical fiction aside from abilities, which are /extremely/ rare in this world. I’m very inspired by Artemis Fowl and A Separate Peace for tone, and plan to have middleschool boys as my target audience. Though I love fantasy and such, this one’s still a bit close to my heart anyways

Anyways literally nobody asked for this I just do this to myself. I seriously wanna start practicing comic making skills, but I can’t do that too much for a daily thing when I can usually put in an hour at best. I’m trying to find a sweet spot for it all, but it may yet be awhile before I can post literally anything that sheds light on who the heck any of the chars I post are.

I want to though, and I’ve been running this blog for years now, so best to assume it’ll get there someday. I have still written a lot and planned out things, so progress still happens behind the scenes. Aside from the last few months but that’s not uncommon for this time of year. If you actually read this, thanks euchjsd I don’t think many will, but having it here makes me feel a bit better

[radramblog]

Album Discussion- Saccharine Synergy

I previously discussed Floral Shoppe, the real codifier for early vapourwave, the album that made it huge for a bit, and the album that defined what the genre sounded like for quite some time afterwards. After the memes and marble busts had passed, however, and the internet largely moved on to whatever else it focussed on, the musicians interested in vapourwave stuck around, kept innovating, and created subgenres within subgenres. From this tide pool of aesthetic electronic was born vaportrap, a spin that combined the look and feel of vapourwave with trap beats and such- likely the best known artist from this niche is Blank Banshee. It also was the inspiration for one Jeff Johnson, better known as VAPERROR, who in 2014 released his 2014 album titled Mana Pool. Potential MTG references aside, the album would lead to a total of 10 albums in the last 7 years, the most recent being the album we’ll be looking at today: Saccharine Synergy. Short, sweet, and sodden with synths, this 2020 offering was a blessing in a year that really needed them.

(I might be completely wrong about some of these facts btw, especially some of the genre stuff. Take me with a grain of salt!)

Considering this is a pretty cool album (and Jeff seems like a pretty cool dude, I follow him on twitter), I thought this was worth a looksee.

Our first track is Sweet Release, introducing us to the mood of this album. Now admittedly I haven’t listened to a monstrous amount of this sub-sub-genre, but to that limited knowledge I’m pretty sure most of the time it doesn’t sound this…bright? Like this track has a bit of an undercurrent in some of the bass, but it’s pretty treble-y (I know music words), an ethereal haze cut through by this glittering melody that I can’t really help but bop to. I feel the name of this song is kinda funny, it’s a great name for opening a playful album, and a great one for closing a somber one. This is, obviously, the former.

Pineapple Passion, our second track, sounds deadass out of the VA-11 Hall-A soundtrack. To be clear, that’s a huge compliment. It’d fit fucking seamlessly, it’s got that same rising rhythm and I think uses some similar instrumentation. Jeff really be peeking Garoad’s notes here. With that in mind, it does stand out a bit in its own ways, largely on account of the…warping? That goes on in parts of the track. Like how a DJ’d fuck with a record while doing a set. It adds a little flavour to this dessert of a track.

Next up: Dream Treat. This one comes in waves, elements fading in and out, instruments doing lines with long rests in between. If I’m not mistaken, this sounds pretty heavily panned, to the point that with headphones on you almost get confused as to where things are coming from? This might be a me thing. This song is a vibe, but I don’t like it as much as the previous two so far.

Wiggly Watermelon slowly fades in next, a faster-paced take on what we’ve been doing so far. It’s lead by this uptempo, light beat that you only truly hear once everything else cuts back about halfway into the track. It’s a get things done song. I think the term I could best use to describe this album so far is…aquatic? If that makes sense? A lot of the songs give that sort of colourful, bubbly, tropical vibe, and the dolphins and water on the cover art really solidify that feeling. I will say, if that’s what VAPERROR was setting out to do here, then he pretty well captured the vibe. Catch me at an indoor pool leaning back on one of those shitting chairs blasting this, and then getting kicked out because my Pina Colada is inappropriate to be drinking around all these kids and also they aren’t licenced. Where was I?

Gojira is our next track, and feels distinct on this album in that it’s kind of inverting the focus of several other songs- the lower-pitched melodies are more in focus and the higher synths are in the background. It’s also the shortest track on the album- I mean this whole thing is pretty snappy, the full album clocks in under half an hour- but it doesn’t overstay its welcome, considering how repetitive it is. It’s aight? Its aight.

Salsa Verde is this album’s single, and man, if this ain’t the music to a shop in a video game then I don’t know what the fuck it is. It’s a light-hearted, boppy little number that whispers consumerism into thine ear. Buy this album, quoth the instrumental. This feels like an exceptionally refined example of what this album is trying to go for, just an song that makes your brain go ‘ehehehehehe’ in the background while you’re doing things. The…bridge? On the track is a really smooth little subdued bit I quite appreciate, as well. It’s all here to get you going, you know. There’s just that one little riff going that sounds so iconic, that little shop aesthetic, I don’t know what it’s based on but you’ll know it when you hear it. And no, I don’t know why it’s called that.

Next, the title track: Saccharine Synergy. You wanna get that very vapourwavey ethereal computational aesthetic well here you go fucko. We got panflutes in this fucker, because they’re fun, and that little chiptune-esque line is similarly enjoyable. It’s got the beat coming in at just the right moment, it’s got a groovy bassline, it’s a good time.

This next track is deadass called “69 Game Boys Singing All at Once”, which is the single greatest song title I have ever heard, although I might be somewhat biased. Considering there is a synth line in this that does almost feel like lyrics muffled to the point of incomprehensibility, it probably isn’t too inaccurate either. I don’t know why, but I really enjoy the percussion in this, there’s a fair bit going on with it, and it occasionally just gets hammered in in a satisfying way. I feel like this is the most…”song”-y of the tracks on this album? Considering that technically none of these tracks are songs because songs require lyrics, but no-one gives a shit about that pedantry anyway.

Our final track: Super Megaenergizing Powerup. Yeah, ok. This is less Power Star/Invincibility Candy than the name suggests, however, since it’s possibly the lowest, hardest track on the album- though it does have a similar energy despite the darker tone. This sounds the most like Blank Banshee than anything else here, but it still has flourishes and instrumentation that are entirely VAPERRORS own. I guess I’m more comparing the mood, considering Blank tends darker than anything close to what’s in this album. God I fucking *love* the piano line in this song, though, it just comes out of nowhere and gives the second part of this track an organic edge to balance out the harsher electronic noise that follows it. There’s something almost harrowing about how this track ends, building up with this intense noise until it all finally cuts off, ending the album.

What Saccharine Synergy provides, in my opinion, is something music like this often lacks in my experience- it’s a very fun, energetic addition to a largely sombre genre. It’s a new direction for VAPERROR, considering how slow and methodical his last previous solo album, System Delight, turned out. Saccharine Synergy is an excellent album to get shit done to, providing the right kind of energy to satisfy the ADHD-brain housed in my skull. My biggest complaint, I guess, is that it’s too short- easily the briefest album I’ve talked about on this blog, and one of the shortest I can think of off the top of my head. But that’s fine too- unlike the consumer products vapourwave tends to parody, its something here to be appreciated while it’s here, and reused when the time is right. Solid/10,

[kpopsource-entertainment]

OnlyOneOf ‘Dot Point Jump’ Album Review

A dark horse remains in the shadows until they find the perfect moment to burst onto the scene and showcase what they have — and OnlyOneOf seems to be the dark horse of the new generation’s rookies. They have proven to be quite a capable group, as well as distinct from the rest of their competition. A lot of the time people cite only “savanna” as a good release even though this entire album has quite a few unique and outstanding songs. In a similar manner to Loona (who also had Jaden Jeong as their creative director), they impress with their title but excel in keeping the people interested through their b-sides. 01. “OnlyOneOf You” With “OnlyOneOf You” they make a very pleasant intro into the album, although it’s not short, as most intros are, it’s really easy on the ears while also incorporating the standard electro tunes found in a lot of other K-Pop intro tracks. The singing isn’t jaw-dropping but it’s very stable and calming with an easy-going type of feeling throughout. It showcases their modern sound while also making a distinction between members with all of them singing in their preferred tone. I wish the final chorus was more outstanding, because as it is, it builds up well and then just continues in the same way as the other two did. This isn’t a giant con, but it definitely caught my attention.

Rating: 4/5 02. “Time Leap” As the title suggests, “Time Leap” pays homage specifically to early 2000s music, with a garage band type of sound being implemented. It is a nice homage but it also takes a lot from the original, with the song itself not feeling very unique but instead sounding dated. The rappers get more of a showcase in “Time Leap”, which is nice as their rapping is fairly good. Their attempts at unison throughout the song vary from ok to pretty bad, which could also be attributed to bad mixing but the parts weren’t very enjoyable nonetheless. I found myself nodding my head while listening, despite the many flaws, and the track having this rare retro sound also gives it points on my side. 

Rating: 3/5 03. “Savanna” Now this is how you debut a rookie group. You give them a title track that stands out from everything else currently on the market, and make it so that even the people listening aren’t sure what to think. The first time you listen to this song, it might sound off-tune or like it’s all over the place, but every consequent listen gives you another piece of the puzzle and lets you enjoy it more. The song perfectly showcases the savanna theme through tropical sounds, slow singing and a high-tempo beat. These three things combined, specifically with the boys solid singing in a very relaxed matter, allow me to imagine myself travelling through the savanna, admiring the tall grass and beautiful wildlife. Something that must be mentioned is how well the melody instills the feeling of serenity without boring the listener.

Rating: 4.5/5 04. “Blossom” Recently, many groups have been doing the bloom/blossom/flowering theme and this is very similar to them. Fortunately, the rap line have time to shine again with more rapping all-around, their parts also serve as a contrast to the happy-go-lucky singing in the rest of the song. This song seems to suffer from bad mixing and too many sounds overlapping, which overloads the ears at times. The only real thing that differentiates this from other similarly themed tracks is how aggressive it is in showcasing the blossoming, this aggressiveness also ends up having a lot of screetching and lacking an actual highlight moment to enjoy.

Rating: 2/5 05. “Picasso” Artistic is the main theme of this song, showing off their sexy side through artistic expression and mixing their voices with a deep bass to emphasize individual voices. Having a backing echoing synthesised melody keeps the song feeling relaxed and smooth sounding. All of their voices go well with low-tempo songs, and with their voices periodically being edited, it pulls you further into the song and its cool vibe. The arrangement of the song is pretty good as well, with it shifting the melody very nicely while also keeping their voices balanced.

Rating: 4/5 06. “Fragile” Once again, the song follows its theme perfectly. The opening piano sounds beautiful, and the hushed lead-in ideally builds up the chorus. The drop itself, besides being so well timed, has the addition of a very melodic phrase sung in a way that stimulates your ears. It’s so sudden and catches the listener's attention immediately, without having to rely specifically on an increase in volume. The theme of being fragile, and the sudden shift in sound fit so nicely with one another. Although it might seem like quite a simple thing to do, it’s quite creative and worthy of high praise. I really can’t overstate how much I enjoyed this song, definitely my favorite of the album.

Rating: 5/5 If you're interested in listening to this album, check it out on Spotify, or the dot point jump playlist on YouTube. The album follows each of the individual tracks themes to a T. It really shows that a lot of effort was put into making these tracks. While every song may not be a masterpiece, the majority of the tracks are quite enjoyable. I have to say this album is really a hidden gem in a plethora of other albums that, a lot of the time, aren’t as colorful and flavorful as this one is.

Overall Rating:

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Why Is Fashionable Pop Music So Terrible?

It's official - science has basically confirmed, with a examine, that Pop music is indeed each getting louder and diminishing in selection. American ‘outsider musician' Harry Partch - an enormous hero of Iggy Pop and Tom Waits - was famend for building his own devices with a view to play his idiosyncratic, microtonal, different-worldly compositions. These lovely one-of-a-kind devices have been typically built utilizing scavenged supplies (the Zymo-Xyl, his tackle the xylophone, consists of ketchup and wine bottles and a few hubcaps) and given evocative names such because the Harmonic Canon (a sort of plucked box zither) or the Quadrangularis Reversum (a complex, customized-constructed marimba). As detailed on the College of Washington's site , Paul Simon used numerous original Harry Partch devices, now housed on the college, on his 2016 album Stranger to Stranger. Amidst the evolution of rock en español in the Eighties and Nineties, Caifanes crafted an immediately recognizable sound with a goth-pop sensibility that echoed that of the Cure. So when the purveyors of New Wave a la mexicana delivered their hit cowl of La Negra Tomasa" - originally written by Cuban composer Guillermo Rodriguez Fiffe within the Thirties - it was a far-fetched rendition that will resuscitate Mexican rock. One may argue that the possibilities for Latin rock fusion began with their remake - just hearken to Saúl Hernández's haunted, backbone-chilling wails towards the vampiric cumbia backdrop. It's simply spellbinding. I.R. The whole lot modified when Taylor Swift got here sniffing around. By the point she'd conceptualized the '80s revisionist theme of 1989, there was already a working retro-themed pop apparatus in place spawning real hits. (The synth-pop grooves of Kiss-period Carly Rae Jepsen tunes and the tropical vibes and Miami Vice iconography of Drake and OVO Sound signees Majid Jordan's Hold On, We're Going House" look much less delightfully left-subject than quietly prescient on this context.) Swift applied her champion ear for melody and the machine-shop precision of her producers Max Martin and Shellback (with just a little assist from Enjoyable. alum Jack Antonoff) and got here out with gargantuan smashes in Model" and Out of the Woods," archetypal workouts in pop's new maximalism, due to a winning fusion of '80s Top 40 instrumentation and the blissed-out wall of sound cribbed from the dance-pop upstarts from overseas. Those who haven't got much private investment in the idea that popular music ought to always be pushing forward most likely won't be particularly troubled by the current pop scene's muddled mixture of stasis and regression. However those whose expectations have been shaped by growing up throughout extra quick-transferring and ever-changing pop a long time — which is principally all of them to date besides for the 2000s — are prone to be perplexed and disheartened by these developments. Specifically the history of pop music timeline innovation-obsessed '60s and the cyber-optimistic '90s instilled a perfect of pop music as herald of the future, a vanguard sector of the culture that was a bit of bit ahead of the rest of society. What makes a superb song? That is additionally extremely debatable, however a query I'm extra keen to tackle. A great tune when it comes to content material will rely on the listener and what they're drawn to. It's very subjective. However, a good music by way of craft might be identified more objectively, and will usually have all the weather listed above (i.e. melody, concord, rhythm, beginning, middle, and end) and can be put together in a method that is pleasantly recognizable whereas still being creative and true to the message of the music. In terms of lyrics, I like to think about prosody - how the lyrics and music work together to support one another. It isn't sufficient to have good lyrics from a literary perspective. Additionally they must sound musical when the singer sings them. It is extremely plausible that UK Garage & UK Bass will rip itself loose as an immortal and distinct tremendous-style in time, similar to Metal did from Rock. It's however too free momentarily and a little bit bit too quickly to tell. It is nonetheless attainable that it'll fade out with remnants dispersing again into Breakbeat, Drum ‘n' Bass or other super-genres. If not, UK Storage should severely be thought of because the 24th super-style, depending on future evolutions and how its interplay with up to date Hip-Hop music (Lure, Ghettotech, Wonky) will end up. And with Future Bass being extra eclectic than anything, it's hard to predict what that future will hold. For now, these genres will be placed between Breakbeat and Drum ‘n' Bass, which is where they originated. For those of you who suppose that heavy metal consists of the singer screaming as loud as they will, the guitarist taking part in the guitar as quick as they'll, and the history of pop music timeline the drummer banging on the drums as loud as they will, just take a second to suppose: wouldn't it REALLY be that widespread if it was simply so simple as that? Try listening to any heavy steel track. You'll be pleasantly shocked, I promise you. The lyrics have a a lot deeper which means than nearly some other style of music, and do not let the way in which some bands present themselves off the stage put you off. I do not like it when bands costume up in all-black and put on black make-up and all that stuff both, however try to just focus on the music. There's much more to it than you suppose there is. With the trendy music, the young era may express themselves freely and it is good for the event of music on this planet. Younger technology combined these genres and makes the new genres. The international music also wanted and has turn out to be principally used for business globalization, a method of earning money, and likewise for the entertainment. In conclusion, each traditional music and the international music are very important. With the traditional music, folks could see the uniqueness of a rustic. The stock market is the place which has changed the most because of Okay-Pop wave. Okay-Pop related shares are extraordinarily overrated in contrast with the scale of companies' assets and gross sales and the substitute bubble exists. The Ok-pop's closed entertainment manufacturing system, entertainment TV reveals support to that system, and the media press exaggeration of information increase the value of K-Pop shares. Not like previously when idols ceased activities to prepare new albums, Idols, nowadays, can't get rest as a result of they have launch new singles continuously. This is also one of methods to take care of and increase the inventory value. The Idol Groups' actions with hardships and the media's coverage boil down to the capital stocks ultimately.

A humble preset on Roland's primitive drum machine produced one of the crucial recognisable grooves in pop history. The CR-seventy eight came with such wonderfully futuristic and sexy sounding manufacturing facility-supplied beats as waltz and bossa nova. Darryl Corridor used the unpromising rock 1" to jot down Corridor & Oates' 1981 classic, I Cannot Go for That (No Can Do) Michael Jackson subsequently used that music's groove in Billie Jean , and CompuRhythm grooves are rife in pop hits of the period, from Orchestral Manoeuvres within the Darkish's Enola Gay to Phil Collins' Within the Air Tonight and Blondie 's Coronary heart of Glass.

[boymeetsweevil]

warm fuzzies

Grouping: Reader x Seokjin

Word Count: 6.2k of slice of life? fluff?

Summary: In which Jjangu AND his owner, Kim Seokjin, fall for you

Kim Seokjin is a creature of habit. This is why Jin has been taking the same route every time he walks his dog, Jjangu. This is also why he doesn’t switch routes even when the dog starts to linger outside the door of one particular cafe in the middle of the walk. Jin supposes it’s because it’s a dog cafe, that Jjangu is curious about the dogs who are the cafe’s main attraction. It isn’t until what seems like the dozenth time he feels Jjangu start to pull on the leash at the exact same spot that Jin caves and decides to see what it is exactly that’s grabbing his dog’s attention.

At first, the cafe isn’t anything extraordinary. The inside is clean with a pastel pink color scheme and lots of dark green frond plants to set a tropical vibe. Dogs of varying shapes and sizes wander amongst customers begging for treats or scratches behind the ear. Nothing seems out of the ordinary to Jin, but he still follows Jjangu, who is ignoring the cafe dogs in favor of following an invisible trail frantically with his nose pressed to the ground. Jin finds himself winding around tables, plants, other dogs, and apologizing to customers as Jjangu hunts for whatever it is that makes him stop in front of the shop nearly every day.

You’re scrubbing at a stubborn spot on a table towards the back of the cafe, cursing whichever customer it was that spilled their iced tea and left it there to turn into a sticky mess, when you feel the distinctive brush of tongue on your ankle. If you didn’t work at a dog cafe, it would be unsettling to feel a random tongue at any time. Fortunately, you learned quickly how to tune out overly-friendly dogs when you’re too busy puttering around the cafe to clean. Today, however, the licking seems so crazed that you spare a glance down at your feet.

Instead of any of the usual cafe dogs, you see an unknown, scruffy, white dog soaking the cuff of your jeans with its incessant licking. The dog gives you the creeps, especially since it’s swapped the licking for staring up into your eyes. You eye the leash hanging lax from the collar and look around for a potential owner. A few feet away you see a man hissing in the white dog’s direction. When you lock eyes, the man stops hissing and gives you a sheepish expression before walking over to you.

“Sorry,” he says, and goes to pick up the small dog. The dog proceeds to whine and wriggles in the owner’s arms, trying to go back to you.

“It’s okay, happens all the time.”

“I think my dog is in love with you,” the man blurts out before looking shocked at himself. This is new, you think.

“What makes you say that?” You try to hold back a smirk because you had been so bored and were wishing for something interesting to happen to you just half an hour ago.

“We walk by here almost every day, and he always pulls on his leash trying to come inside. I’ve never really thought much of it until I finally let him drag me in here. He went straight for you. Normally he tries to fight other dogs.” You raise your eyebrows at the statement before looking at the dog again incredulously. The dog is still staring at you like you might have the answer to whatever question dogs want answered in life.

“Well, I’m flattered.”

“Are you really?”

“No. I don’t really know what to say. Your dog is a little creepy, to be honest,” you say before remembering you’re at work and add a quick “No offense.”  

“No, I get it. Sometimes he looks at me like he’s plotting my murder,” he whispers conspiratorially. You toss your head back and cackle, because it’s been only 5 minutes, but you wouldn’t put it past this dog.

“That’s awful, oh my god,” you wipe a tear threatening to spill out of the corner of your eye. “What’s their name?”

“Oh, um, I’m Jin,” he says, flustered, and sticks a large hand out stiffly.  

“I was asking about your dog, but nice to meet you, Jin.” You’re mildly surprised to find that the skin of his hand is smooth when you grasp it. You wonder what type of hand cream he uses.

“Ah, sorry. His name is Jjangu.”

“Hmm,” you sniff, “He looks like a Jjangu.”

“I think so too.” Jin smiles down softly at the dog, who still hasn’t looked away from you, and you catch yourself looking at Jin’s mouth with non-cosmetic interest.

“Well, I’m still on my shift, so I have to go now, but you’re always welcome to come visit me, Jjangu.” You reach over and scratch at Jjangu’s head and ignore the almost reverent look in his eyes. “You too, Jin. We make a mean green tea here.”

From then on, Jin stops by with Jjangu most days and lets the dog follow you around while you tend to the cafe dogs and customers, much to your chagrin. Seokjin sits in the same corner booth every time and smiles as he watches you lecture the dog, marveling at the fact that Jjangu has the decency to look scolded for the first time in his life. You don’t really mind, though. Jjangu, snaggle tooth and all, is growing on you faster than you care to admit. It’s not so bad having Jin around, either. Jin is most certainly a sight for eyes used to chihuahuas and labradors, with his plush lips, big clear eyes, and broad shoulders you want to drape your arms around. And he always comes bearing cheesy jokes and buys the large pastries off the cake rack in the front of the cafe to share with you.

It’s possible, you think to yourself one day as you watch torrential downpour splash across the pavement through the window of the cafe, that you’ve become too attached to Jin and his weird little dog. You were already having a bad day to begin with, but when 2pm comes and goes showing no sign of Jin or Jjangu, you question your professional relationship to them. But only a little bit.

The next day, you’re not so surprised to hear Jjangu’s extra high whines at not having seen you in 48 hours. You are surprised, however, to see Jin standing a bit further away than usual, looking nervous. You wonder if he thinks you’re upset that he didn’t come and quickly school your features into an expression that says “I didn’t miss you that much”.

“Long time no see, Jin.” You bend down to swipe your hand along the length of Jjangu’s spine. “And hello to you, special boy.”

“Yeah, its feels like forever.” Jin looks down at his sneakers sharply. “I’ve been curious about something,” he trails off.

“Shoot.”

“Have you ever been to a dog party?”

“A dog party? Like a dog-themed party?”

“No. Like a party for a dog. Or two dogs, actually.” You catch him wincing as he listens to how inelegant he sounds. You smile, admiring the pretty blush that spreads across his cheeks.

“You would think, but I actually haven’t. Why? Are you inviting me to a dog party, Jin,” you ask with a teasing lilt.

Jin decides it would save him the most embarrassment if maybe he just nodded from now on. So he does.

“Oh,” you blink, “Is it Jjangu’s birthday or something?"

“Yeah. Well, no. Technically, it’s not his birthday until the end of the month, but my friend’s dog’s birthday is soon, so we’re throwing a joint party. I just thought maybe you’d like to come since he’s your biggest fan.” Jin realizes he’s babbling, but hopes you can’t tell. You totally can though.

“I’d love to.” Jin’s eyes widen comically when you don’t reject his offer. He had been worrying that you merely tolerated his and Jjangu’s presence because it meant you got a faithful customer out of it.

“Oh, okay. Well, I’ll text you the details,” he says and gives you a small wave before turning to the front of the cafe to leave.

“Jin,” he turns around at that sound of your call, “You forgot someone.” Jjangu sits contently next to you, one possessive paw resting on your sneaker.

“Right.” He flushes as he comes back to pick up the leash.

“You also don’t have my number yet,” you remind him before sticking your hand out expectantly. He hands you his phone and watches carefully as you type your number in.

When Jin finally leaves, with Jjangu trailing reluctantly behind, you feel a bit lighter on your feet even though your shift isn’t halfway over yet. You even catch yourself humming as you scrape an errant poop pile off the floor. Halfheartedly, you remind yourself that Jin only invited you over to a dog party, not to a human party, and definitely not on a date. 

Around 8pm that same day, you receive a text from an unknown number saying “hey its jin”. The smile that appears on your face remains there for an unusual amount of time, but you purposefully don’t think about it.

The day of the party and the details in Jin’s most recent text bring you to a surprisingly nice apartment complex in the heart of the city. Jin didn’t really peg you as a guy with money, but then again, it was one of the few topics you two hadn’t covered yet. Your near-daily interactions were centered around exchanging greetings and then working together to get Jjangu to stop following you when you have to go in the back of the cafe to take inventory. Semi-intimate chats were sprinkled in between those moments. Surprisingly, your boss is calm about the whole ordeal and simply watches, mildly amused, from her spot behind the register.

When you arrive at the door, all the familiarity you’ve built up with Jin dissipates and you’re surprised by how anxious you are. It’s clear that the party is in full swing from the muffled R&B coming from the other side of the door. You briefly wonder if wearing your ‘good cashmere sweater’ is overkill, but it’s too late to worry, because you’ve already arrived and already rung the buzzer.

Jin opens the door a few seconds later and you’re worries are assuaged when you see that he’s dressed nicely too in dark jeans and an expensive-looking turtleneck. He tries to introduce you to the handful of men and women in the main room once he’s hung up your coat but a strange wheezing sound comes from below and you watch Jjangu slowly realize you’re in his territory this time. The next few minutes are funny, but also uncomfortable, as he barks with increasing volume and scampers circles around you, sniffing the entire time.

The rest of the guests laugh it off and Jin begins introducing you again to everyone as the “poor soul his dog has chosen”. It’s cryptic and just ominous enough to be the perfect ice breaker. When you meet Jimin, a friend of Jin’s, you realize his dog Star is the one sharing the party with Jjangu. Jimin is charming and cheeky in a way that has you a little dizzy, especially when he jokes that Jin’s reason for coming to the cafe so often must have something to do with him wanting to see you, not Jjangu.

A few moments later, Jin announces that all the guests have arrived and that he just took the last of the appetizers out of the oven, so the party should officially begin. You all migrate into the kitchen, where you begin chatting with the girl who is dating Jin’s friend Yoongi, and realize maybe Jimin wasn’t really joking earlier.

“We were actually all talking about you before you came in. When Jin was still cooking, earlier.” You try not to look stricken by the confession and lean in casually.

“Oh really. Did Jjangu bring me up or something?”

“No, no. Nothing like that,” she chuckles, “It’s just that Yoongi was complaining about missing his hyung, you know? I guess Yoongi used to drop by to hang out and eat whatever Jin was cooking that day. But since Jin’s been staying at the cafe, the apartment is always empty when Yoongi’s on break. Lazy little thing has to find his own lunch now.”

“I didn’t realize I was starving your boyfriend. Sorry about that.” She brushes your apology off and you feel the tell tale nudge of Jjangu’s wet nose on your ankle. You bend down to scoop him up since it’s his birthday. 

When you stand back up, Yoongi’s girlfriend is speaking with someone else. You awkwardly hold the dog, who has gone nearly boneless since he made it into your arms, and accidentally make eye contact with Jin on the other side of the counter. He hasn’t been talking much since he took on the task of supplying food for both the guests and the two birthday dogs. Holding your gaze, he beckons for you to come behind the counter with him, and you do so gratefully.  

“How are you holding up,” he asks as he slides a tray of still hot tray appetizers over to you.

“Do I look so uncomfortable that you have to ask me that?” You just barely succeed in shifting Jjangu around so that you can pick an appetizer off the tray with a random plastic spoon.

“Yeah, kind of.” At least he’s honest, you muse. And at least he feels bad for putting you in a semi-awkward situation.

“It’s not so bad. I just kind of feel like I’m back at the cafe, and I’m waiting for someone to give me something to do with my hands.” Jin nods at little Jjangu, who has fallen asleep with his snout tucked into the crook of your elbow.

“Looks like he tried to help you with that.” You snort and try not to jostle the sleeping dog too much. 

“I guess. So, I just heard you’ve been forced to abandon Yoongi because of the whole Jjangu thing.” Jin smiles brightly, and his squeaky laugh tinkles in the air around you. He passes the snack tray back and forth amongst the guests while he speaks.

“That’s half true.”

“I actually feel bad, then. You shouldn’t feel obligated to stay and sit at the cafe. Plus, I’m sure that can add up. Financially.”

“Let’s just say money’s not really an issue,” he gives you a look through his peripheral vision to gauge your reaction. You simply nod, checking out the comfortable city apartment. “As for the cafe, I don’t mind walking there. Plus, I don’t think Jjangu would forgive me if we stopped seeing you now.”

“Well, if you’re only coming to see me, I could always…” You stop yourself when you realize the possible implications of what you are about to propose.

“You could always what?” Jin cocks his head and smirks like he knows what you’re going to say. He thinks he does know. He’s very okay with the idea, but he wants to hear you say it.

“I could always come see you--him when my shift ends,” you supply before adding quickly, “That way you could still see Yoongi if you were inclined and you would have more time in the day and Jjangu still gets what he wants.” Cheeks hot, you hide your face from Jin’s gaze by nuzzling a cheek on the top of Jjangu’s head. The fur there smells clean despite his unruly appearance.

“I’m definitely willing to try that out. But if Jjangu stages a rebellion, it’s on you to stop it.”

“And I would. I value the greater good. If I have to put myself on the line, so be it.”

The party continues somewhat smoothly. Wine and beer flows during the rest of the evening and you’re a little drunk when a guy named Hibo (Hobi?) stands next to you and lights the two candles on the bone shaped cupcakes in the center of the table in the dining room. He has the prettiest teeth you’ve ever seen and you tell him, a little wobbly on your feet. He smiles slowly and leans in to say something but Jjangu barks shrilly from the other side of the table where Jin is holding him and watching with a smug expression. Hobi (Hibo?) raises an amused eyebrow, but actually backs off, and you fight the urge to drunkenly lecture the dog like you would a naughty toddler.

Everyone gets quiet and pulls out their phones suddenly and you’re about to ask what’s going on when Jin, also a little tipsy, begins to sing Happy Birthday to Jjangu and Star. His voice is pretty and you wrinkle your brows in concentration, trying to remember if he ever mentioned singing as one of his many talents when he came to visit you at work. You clap when everyone else claps, signaling the end of the song, but you don’t take your eyes off of Jin as you watch him try to get Jjangu to eat a cupcake so Yoongi can snap a photo. He catches you staring when he makes eye contact with you and stretches his hand out across the marble countertop. Numbly, you take the offered cupcake and wiggle it at Jjangu. The puppy hops excitedly out of the chair and scampers across the table to sit politely in front of you. Yoongi laughs at the footage he captures, but Jin flutters over nervously and mumbles about how unsanitary the situation is.

“Sorry, Jin.” You don’t look back at him though, not really sorry, as you hold the cupcake steady for Jjangu. 

In the back of your head, you’re mildly impressed at the dog’s attempt to eat cleanly from your hand, but you’re more focused on the feeling of Jin’s torso pressing against your back. In his drunkenness, Jin decides it would be a good idea to grab Jjangu off the table while you’ve got him literally eating out of the palm of your hand. But he miscalculates and he ends up awkwardly caging you in between his front and the side of the table in his attempt to scoop up the dog, his arms acting as walls making you unable to move out the way. 

You notice that the setup makes it hard for him to grasp Jjangu, and he almost drops him, but you manage to aid him by bringing the dog into your arms. The result is a slightly drunk Jin clutching a slightly drunk you. Meanwhile Jjangu wags his tail at the proximity of his two favorite people. It takes an uncomfortably long time to disentangle because both of you are suffering from decreased hand-eye coordination. You’re both stupid enough to think that the remedy to the awkwardness is more alcohol.

 Once the party winds down and you’re able to leave without causing a scene you’re pretty grateful. Jjangu and Star lie sleeping on their sides like cows on the floor behind Jin’s large sofa, tummies round with treats and tuckered out from being such busy hosts. You slip your shoes on after you toss back the last of your beer, knowing that you’ll need the alcohol blanket as you walk to the subway. The door doesn’t budge when you go to open it and you’re puzzled until you realized Jin’s large hand is keeping it closed. You turn and find him squinting at you.

“Can I help you, sir?” You hiccup a little and it ruins the glare you’re trying giving him. You just want to go home, damnit.  

“Don’t forget your promise. Me and Jjangu want to see you here, bright eyed and bushy tailed,” he yanks a little on the hem of your shirt and you ignore the heavy feeling it gives you in the pit of your stomach, “Right after your shift. M’kay?”

You nod, not trusting yourself not to hiccup in his face, and he stumbles away to talk to Jimin who is lingering on the couch even after the majority of the guests left.

Lucky for you, you’re not hungover the morning after the party, so you go about your normal Saturday routine. However, you don’t have to go to work on Sundays either. This leaves you with the whole day to ruminate over the party. You like to think you’re not oblivious, that you’re pretty good with social cues. But this doesn’t stop you from spending the day wondering if you’re not just projecting your own attraction onto Jin.

He’s into me, you think resolutely as you brush your teeth that morning. 

What if he’s just a really overzealous dog owner, you wonder as you go for a run.

No one would be so nervous about inviting someone to a dog’s birthday party if they didn’t have a crush, you nod to yourself as you scrub your back in the shower.

Maybe he just misses having someone to cook for, you reason dejectedly as you pay some bills that evening.

So why doesn’t he just tell Yoongi to start coming over again, you mutter to yourself while violently stir frying some vegetables.

Why are you like this, you ask yourself as yourself in bed, silently bracing yourself for Monday.

Time is acting strangely as you go through the motions of your shift. The first half of your shift zips by because there are more customers than normal and you’re too busy to overthink anything. Soon, though, you catch yourself looking at the front door around 2 pm and quickly berate yourself for having such a Pavlovian response towards Jin and his dog. It’s not like every time they came they brought your favorite food. You just talked. Although, you wouldn’t call it just talking. 

In the many visits Jin made to the cafe, you learned all sorts of things about each other. You learned he had an older brother, and that they both lived near their parents to help them when they needed it. You learned Jin was getting his Masters in film at a university in the next town over, but he also was also working flexible hours at his father’s firm. In turn, you told him about your goal to get your MBA and how Jjangu wasn’t the first dog to stalk you. By your count, you’ve known Jin and his dog for more than 2 months. You don’t really know what to do with this information, but you try to think of all the possible implications because your shift starts to drag.

When your shift ends, you wish you had packed a change of clothes, but all you can do is fix your hair and remove your apron. You zone out on the ride to Jin’s apartment complex, barely managing to keep your nerves at bay. Being in the business industry means you can’t be scared of meeting new people or of going to new places. So it’s definitely not good for you to be this nervous going to a place you’ve already visited before.  

However, the anxiety diminishes to mere butterflies in your stomach when Jin opens the door to his apartment. Jjangu is doing that weird wheezing thing again, so you humor him and squat down so he can run into your arms. Picking him up, you walk with him into the kitchen area to see what Jin is doing. The countertop has some used bowls and measuring utensils lying out on it and it’s not until your stomach growls at the smell of food cooking that you remember you had to skip lunch and you’re hungry.

“I’m glad you brought your appetite. I’ve been wrestling with this recipe for a while and I think I’ve finally gotten all the kinks out of it. Its you don’t tell me it’s perfect, I’ll cry.”

“K-kinks are okay,” you say stiltedly. Even with Jjangu in your arms, you still feel  out of place.

“I guess you don’t mind when things are a little kinky, then?” You nearly choke on your tongue and when you look up at Jin’s face, you’re expecting to see a good-natured grin, but all you see is a dark, inquisitive look. He’s testing you.

“A little kinky is good. It shows character.” Jin tilts his head at you before a small smile spreads slowly on his face. You pass the test.

“Then while we’re still on the topic of food,” you grin at his teasing and take the long handled wooden spoon that holds steaming broth he passes you, “Tell me what you think of this.”

While you’re not usually a soup person, you really like Jin’s soup. The flavor is complex and robust, leaving a pleasant memory on your tongue, and there’s enough spice leave your lips tingling a little. It’s good and you tell him so, enjoying the sight of him subtly puffing out his chest when he hears that he did well. He adds a few more ingredients and puts on the lid before walking out of the kitchen gesturing for you to come sit with him on the sofa. Jjangu jumps out of your arms and runs in front of you to sit between you and Jin, and you wonder vaguely if this dog is trying to cock-block you.

The two of you sit in companionable silence. There’s soft music coming from the stereo system and the large picture window on the opposite wall shows the rainy cityscape. You’re instantly even more glad you’re in Jin’s apartment and not walking out of the subway station to your own apartment in the rain.

“So,” Jin clears his throat, “I’ve been doing some thinking and I--” The sound of someone ringing the buzzer outside interrupts him. Jin groans while Jjangu stands in your lap and barks at whoever is behind the door.

A few moments later a man who looks a little like Jin enters the living room, with a pissed off looking Jin trailing behind. The slightly older man looks a little surprised to see you. He sits in the love seat across from you and waves.

“Hi, I’m Jin’s older brother. You are?” You introduce yourself, excited to meet another member of the Kim family.

“Oh, I’ve heard about you. You work at that dog cafe down by the shopping district, right? I think I remember Jin saying that.”

“Yeah, I do. I met Jin through Jjangu there,” you joke. You sneak a peek at Jin and are surprised to see him pouting at the other end of the couch.

“No kidding? Jjangu is actually the reason I came here today. I hope I wasn’t interrupting anything, by the way.” He sends a sly grin at Jin.

“Well, you were. We were kind of about to talk about something important.” You raise your eyebrows in surprise but don’t say anything because you want to see how the conversation will continue. He chuckles at Jin’s pouty demeanor.

“I’ll be quick about it then. Mom’s ankle has been fully healed for a month, so she doesn’t need you to walk him anymore. She also wants me to tell you to stop hogging him since she can spend time with him now.”

Jin stiffens and turns to look at you immediately, embarrassed. He nods before murmuring that he’ll gather Jjangu’s things and leaves the room. Jin’s brother waits a beat until he’s sure Jin won’t hear what he’s about to say before turning to you.

“Sorry for making you witness that. When my mom slipped and fell a while ago, she hurt her ankle and couldn’t walk with the dog like she normally does. So, Jin volunteered since he has more free time than I do. I guess once you guys met, he realized he had an in with you if he kept walking the dog and he probably told my mom she needed her rest. That’s probably how he got away with stealing the dog for so long. Wow, this makes it sound like he’s using Jjangu. And he kind of is, I guess. Don’t get me wrong though, he loves Jjangu, but he was definitely using him a little.” You bite your lip to keep from laughing at his bluntness. He doesn’t notice and continues.

“Honestly, it’s not even that big a deal since he was probably just going to ask you out tonight and its not like he can’t still do that now. But it would be really nice if you helped patch up his ego once I leave. Jin’s a bit stubborn and a huge perfectionist. He’s probably been planning this for a really long time and I’m sure that if my mom didn’t miss her dog so much, she wouldn’t have sent me here.” He quickly pulls away from you when he hears Jin entering the room again.

“Here’s all his stuff,” Jin drops a small duffle bag a childish huff, ”He might need another walk since he didn’t get his usual one today, but I’m sure you don’t mind some quality time with the dog since I’ve been ‘hogging’ him this whole time.” You want to laugh at Jin’s aggressive use of air-quotes, but refrain when you remember he’s nursing a bruised ego at the moment. Jjangu realizes his time with you is nearly over and kneads the fabric covering your thighs forlornly.

“It’s okay, special boy, you can still come see me at work.” He seems to understand your words and you look at him suspiciously and wonder, yet again, if he’s not just a little man in a costume.

You give Jin’s older brother a nod and he gives you a conspicuous wink before shutting the door behind him, leaving Jin flabbergasted and angrier than before. He stomps back to his spot next to you on the couch and rants, mostly to himself.

“What the hell was that? A wink? He’s so cheesy, it’s like he’s the younger sibling, sometimes. I mean, who just barges in on people like that. He should have called first, then he would have known I had company over. And why does he think that it’s cool to--” He cuts himself off to look down at your hand as it rests over his own. You hold it hand in yours and bring it up to rest lightly on the side of your face.

“Don’t mind me,” you say cheekily. You smile at his stuttering when he tries to remain cool and remember what he was saying before you stunned him.  

“I-I wasn’t really saying anything, I was just mad he ruined this date.”  

“Is this a date?” Your tone is coy as you reach out with your free hand to smooth out the non-existent wrinkles in his shirt around his broad shoulders. He gently extricates his fingers from yours and moves them to the back of your neck at the same time that you wrap your arms around his.

The first things you notice when Jin kisses you are that his lips are incredibly soft and that he smells good enough to eat. You kiss lazily on the couch for a long while, eventually maneuvering each other slowly until you’re seated in his lap and can press him into the back of the couch. His hands migrate from your shoulder blades, down your back, to squeeze themselves into the tops of your jean pockets. Kim Seokjin is an ass man. Go figure.

You reluctantly break the kiss by threading your fingers through his thick and dark hair and tugging lightly. He tries to move to the side of your jaw but you stop him.

“Jin, do you smell that?” He looks dazed and more fucked out than he should for only having gotten to first base. But you reason that it's because this thing between the two of you has been in the works for a long time.

“Hmm?” You feel regretful about having to move off of his lap.

“I think your soup is burning,” you frown sympathetically and watch his eyes grow to the size of saucers. He runs to the kitchen while you follow after him leisurely. You watch from behind his shoulder curiously as he tests the broth before taking it off the burner.

“Don’t worry,” he grins and his cheeks puff out adorably, “The soup is saved. Thanks to you.” His arms snake around your waist again and he shuffles you both back until you can lean against the brushed steel surface of his fridge.

“I didn’t do anything, I just used my nose,” you breezily at the feeling of his warm breath on your neck.

“Well, if we had it my way, this soup would be ruined. Because we’d still be over there for a long time.” Suddenly you feel a familiar stirring in your stomach.

“Jin, I’m hungry.” His eyes take on a mischievous glint.

“Me too,” he mumbles in your ear and walks the tips of his fingers underneath your work shirt.

“No, I’m actually hungry. I’ve been waiting for this soup for, like, 40 minutes.”

“Oh, shit, sorry,” he pulls away and twists to open a nearby cabinet, but keeps a hand rubbing your hip the whole time. “Here, I’ll get you a bowl.”

“Thank you. After though...” He looks down at you hopefully. “Show me your room?”

An hour later finds you waking up from a nap. You blink bleary eyes and stretch your pleasantly sore limbs, taking in the surroundings. You turn to face Jin, who is still sleeping beside you. Propping yourself up on an elbow, you wonder how someone can sleep so beautifully. He looks serene with smooth features and messy bangs. He breathes deeply, one well-muscled arm thrown over his head and the sheets pulled up to slope over one bare shoulder.

You reach out and tease him in his sleep, tickling his cheeks and nose and stifling laughter when he scrunches his face. You relent but soon you realize it’s too quiet. You rack your brain for an explanation and remember that its because Jjangu is gone. Your ankles begin to feel neglected and you feel bad, knowing the little dog will probably wonder why he had to leave you so suddenly. In that moment, you decide that the two of you should try to solve this new Jjangu-related dilemma, so you gently brush his hair out of his face until he starts to stir.

“Wha’sit?” He blinks up at you tiredly and reaches out cuddle you to him. You let yourself be dragged across the bed and maneuvered so his head is pillowed in your lap.

“I’m worried about Jjangu. You think your mom will want to walk all the way over to the café just to let him see me every day?” Jin sits up and his expression slowly changes from sleepy to alert as he realizes the hell Jjangu will raise until he gets to see you again.

“Don’t worry,” he says as he pulls his phone from where it was buried underneath the covers and dials his mother’s number. You wrap a wandering hand around his bare bicep and watch. “Hello, Mom? It’s Jinnie. I have to talk to you about Jjangu. It’s a long story,” he sighs.

You listen to about 20 minutes of Jin’s dramatic story about how both he and Jjangu became enamored with you, but Mama Kim isn’t buying it. Finally, you can’t take it anymore and silently gesture for him to hand you the phone. He does so, eying you suspiciously. You turn on your customer service voice and work your magic.

Like a true business mogul, you get her to settle for Jin walking Jjangu every other day as long as you come to dinner with Jin tomorrow, and every Tuesday night after that.

“Thank you, Mrs. Kim. I look forward to meeting you. Yes, I’ll take good care of Jin. Mhm. Yes. Have a good evening.” You end the call and turn to give Jin a satisfied smirk. “That’s how you get things done, Sweetcheeks.” Jin stares at you with stars in his eyes.

“Amazing. Truly amazing,” he murmurs and wraps his arm around you to nose at the spot right below the hinge of your jaw.

“You’re too easily impressed,” you grin as he rolls you on top of him.

“Maybe…you’re just impressive,” he argues. The witty comeback you had prepared leaves your mind immediately as you feel him push down the neckline of the T-shirt you borrowed from him to mouth at your shoulder.

“You know,” you sigh, “I need to go home at some point today.”

“Do you have to?” His hands smooth down your back to knead at your butt again and you pray that you never get used to the feeling. You huff and move his hands just to see him pout.

“Yeah, I do, actually.” You end up spending the night.

The next morning you wake to the feeling of pressure on your chest. You crack one eye open and stare directly up Jjangu’s snout. He wags his tail when he sees that you’re awake and barks a happy little wake up song. Jin pokes his head through the threshold of the bedroom while holding a pan full of steaming eggs.

“Good morning, Sunshine. Let me know when you’re ready and we’ll drive you to work,” he chirps.

You groan and roll out of bed, wondering if you can handle two puppies when just one was already such a handful.

[dailyexo]

[NEWS] EXO - 170728 Vogue magazine: “Is EXO the Most Stylish K-Pop Band of All Time?”

It is a 90-degree July day in Seoul, and the air is thick with unfallen rain. Still, the concrete steps leading up to the World Cup Stadium are swarming with boys and girls in black baseball jerseys armed with clear plastic ponchos and posters, paper boxes packed with sweet fried chicken and sour pickles. It is the sixth edition of SM Town Live, a summer concert series put on by SM Entertainment to showcase the company’s impressive roster of K-pop stars—icons such as BoA and Yunho of TVXQ, Girls’ Generation and Shinee. Yet the main event is without a doubt EXO, the reigning kings of K-pop, who are there to close one chapter of their career and kick off the next with a new album and look to match.

Calling them kings is controversial. It stirs up rival factions (the band’s new album is titled The War), and internationally, that designation is up for debate. But in Korea, the beating heart of K-pop fandom, the nine-member boy band remains at the top. Last year they won five daesangs (Korea’s biggest music award, roughly equivalent to album or artist of the year), one of which they had won for the fourth consecutive time. The band celebrated its five-year anniversary in April with a live video broadcast that drew 80,000 viewers in less than two minutes. The next month, they played two nights at Seoul’s Olympic Stadium; seating some 70,000, it is the country’s largest venue and only four K-pop groups, including EXO, have ever played there. Both shows sold out in under 30.

For years, their status has remained relatively unchallenged, but it is difficult for anyone at the top to stay there. EXO also struggles with the perception that they are too perfect, a manufactured pop act without much personality. Korean boy groups also have to deal with the country’s mandatory military enlistment policy, which effectively puts a two-year pause on their careers that is hard to bounce back from. It is one reason why this particular comeback is so crucial for EXO, and why they chose to dramatically change course. “Ko Ko Bop,” the lead single and sole video to be released from The War, is the aesthetic opposite of the band’s previous summer single, “Monster.” Musically, it combines EDM and reggae. It is a sun-soaked song with a distinct “tropical” vibe, and that sharp tonal shift is most clearly communicated through the clothes.

The starting point for the video’s style was The Talented Mr. Ripley, specifically the rich, disaffected Dickie Greenleaf, played by a young Jude Law, as he lazes about the Italian coast. “Ko Ko Bop” reimagines the eight singers (Lay, the group’s only remaining Chinese member, was unable to participate in this album due to his “schedule”) as younger, more fashion-forward versions of Dickie. Sehun wears a Saint Laurent Hawaiian shirt from Spring 2017, covered in retro pop surfboards and station wagons; his hair has been dyed and spiked to resemble a Bird of Paradise. Chanyeol has hair the color of tropical punch and has thrown a white Céline blouse with watercolor blooms over a Saint Laurent logo tee; Baekhyun appears in Valentino, a mustard ikat Etro blazer, and a red mullet. A matching pair of palm tree–dotted All Saints shirts make the rounds on almost all members, loosely swapped around to convey the shoot’s trippy, drug-fueled vacation vibe (a bit odd, considering Korea’s anti-drug culture). All said, it continues EXO’s tradition of slowly pushing the boundaries of K-pop men’s fashion.

The band began honing their singular take on style two years ago with the song, “Call Me Baby.” Before that, they were generally clothed in matching suits or tees plucked off the racks of Boon the Shop and other local boutiques, a one-size-fits-all solution that emphasized their uniformity. In 2015, however, they found a way to bring out each member’s personality by tailoring what they wore in each shoot. More importantly, they began to source designers that K-pop stars were not wearing at the time. Back then, when singers wore high-end fashion, they generally went with big name, easily shoppable brands—Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton. EXO reached instead for labels fashion people love: Pieces by Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten, archival Helmut Lang. These were mixed with Korean designers, including custom suits from Heich Es Heich, and eventually, a few items from their personal collections—a surprising move. K-pop bands, EXO included, are known for casting off and slipping on new identities with each album. To let a bit of their personal taste shine through, no matter how small, felt like a change.

It is a sartorial mix that has influenced the rest of the industry and reflects the country’s growing emphasis on individual style, which took centerstage on their Exo’rdium world tour, where the above photos were shot. Below, they reflect on the band’s evolution and their own. Kai prefers simple pieces from A.P.C.; D.O., all-black workwear from American heritage brands. Chanyeol is passionate about streetwear—Vetements, Balenciaga, Supreme, Gosha—and he recently confessed to keeping the tags on his clothes for a month, unable to tear them off. Moments like this are thrilling; they feel intimate and authentic, a real flash of expression through fashion. There’s no better way to begin again.

Sehun

Whose style has changed the most? Kyungsoo [D.O.]. Just look on the Internet—you'll see. Which MV had your favorite look? “Monster.” The music, concept, everything really, really fit me well. Who is your style icon at the moment? I'm really interested in Chris Brown’s fashion.

Kai

Whose style has changed the most? I think we’ve all changed a lot. In my case, since I personally love clothes, I think my personal style has changed to match my age, as time goes on. Which MV had your favorite look? I loved what we wore back in “Call Me Baby.”

Chanyeol

Whose style has changed the most? Sehun. Compared to his style from before we debuted and our early days, it's gotten a lot better, and every day, he puts a lot of thought in it. So much as doing fashion research, and his sense is good, too. Which MV had your favorite look? I think what we wore in “Lotto” was really nice. Who is your style icon at the moment? Kanye West.

D.O.

Whose style has changed the most? Overall, I think everyone’s personal taste has changed. Our members have gotten cooler, bit by bit. Who is your style icon at the moment? The heroes from the Avengers? I guess I want to try that once (laughs).

Xiumin

Whose style has changed the most? D.O. Every day, he goes around in head-to-toe black, but now, he’s moved away from wearing only black—slightly. Which MV had your favorite look? I liked “Lotto” the most. Who is your style icon at the moment? Captain America (laughs).

Baekhyun

Whose style has changed the most? I think it’s me. Because I want to challenge myself by trying different styles. It’s not that I plan to, but I think I do change things up a bit each year. Which MV or performance had your favorite look? I liked what we wore to perform at Mama 2016 [awards show] and to shoot “Lotto.” Who is your style icon at the moment? Because I really like Chris Brown, I want to try his look—he mixes different cuts and fits, and they all look good. I want to be like that.

Suho

Whose style has changed the most? Kyungsoo’s [D.O.] style has changed me a bit. Usually, I don't wear all black clothes like he does. I pay a lot of attention to fashion, and I like to play around with a lot of different brands, shoes, and clothes. But our schedules have gotten so hectic, and I realized that when I don’t have time to sleep, I just reach for simple, comfy, black things (laughs). Which MV had your favorite look? In our “Monster” video, the military-inspired style. It looked a bit more manly, it was comfortable, and the clothes were a bit oversize, which made them easy to dance in. It looked cool. Who is your style icon at the moment? I loved Colin Firth’s look in Kingsman. Once I get a little older, I want to walk around with that kind of clean, gentlemanly style.

Chen

Whose style has changed the most? I think we’re all pretty consistent now. Since we have each found our own personal style and know what we like, I think it’s natural. Which MV had your favorite look? The clothes from “Call Me Baby.” There were so many fun ones. Who is your style icon at the moment? Let’s see . . . I think I don’t know yet. I’ll have to widen my circle!

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What do you think of whenever you listen to the term Australia? Kangaroos, beach locations, and ‘g’working day mate’? Effectively Of course, Australia does have its fair share of ‘roos, even so the land Down Beneath offers Much in excess of that! We’re speaking awe-inspiring mountains, epic highway outings, massive national parks, stunning waterfalls…the listing really is endless. We’ve rounded up some top Aussie travel bloggers who've specified us their guidelines about the best locations to visit in Australia – and you will be specific that whatsoever you’re seeking within your excursion, Australia can provide it plus much more. Continue reading for twenty-four of the greatest sites to go to in Australia!

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1. Blue Mountains

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If you’re looking for a dose of mother nature, the Blue Mountains are to suit your needs. Only one.five several hours with the hustle and bustle of Sydney, it can be visited as each day journey or perhaps a weekend getaway, depending on your vacation timeframe. Make sure you have time to go to Wentworth Falls. This place presents walks of varying problems with gorgeous views on the waterfall, and it’s just a brief push from the leading party – The 3 Sisters. These renowned rock formations are the highlight of this picturesque postcard spot.

In case you head to Echo Point you can obtain an epic view of them, or hop on Scenic Globe’s gondola. As you’re there, don’t miss out on the Scenic Railway – the steepest passenger railway on earth! Very last but not the very least, Lincoln’s Rock is a must. With sights from the wide landscape and a magic formula tiny cave great for seeing the sunset, it’s the most effective stop into the working day.

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two. Bathurst

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Bathurst is among my favorite spots in Australia for numerous causes. One of them is my cousins have farms around. They allow me to remain whenever I pass through and bring me to cattle marketplaces, and that is a true novelty to me getting developed up in town. The opposite motive I love Bathurst is mainly because it is commonly ignored by travellers, In spite of acquiring a great deal of to supply. It’s the oldest inland metropolis in Australia and is also the site of the original Australian gold hurry.

Go to the T-Rex on the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, have a spin within the famous Mount Panorama Circuit. Or just grab a cup of coffee from Campos, have a stroll by Machattie Park and take a look at the commemorative plaque from Charles Darwin’s visit in 1836. For a unique day trip while in the Bathurst area check out the gold rush town of Sofala (it looks like a ghost town and it has a GREAT ebook shop), or head on the Jenolan caves for many organic natural beauty, limestone-model!

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three. Sydney

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Sydney is the biggest town in Australia – crammed with beautiful shorelines, pleasurable actions and great food items. Probably the greatest ways to view the beauty of Sydney is by having a calming stroll. An amazing Beach front stroll, and among the best, is from Bondi Beach front to Coogee Beach front. It offers magnificent views of the area’s popular rocky beaches, thin beaches and sandy shorelines. A further common stroll is along the Sydney Harbour Bridge walkway. Equally walks are no cost and therefore are a great way to take pleasure in Sydney.

We like finding up higher and seeing metropolitan areas from higher than. An ideal way To achieve this in Sydney is by performing the Skywalk at Sydney Tower. At 268 metres substantial, it’s guaranteed to Get the coronary heart pumping. You’re harnessed in however so it’s not (far too) scary! And at last, a necessity do of Sydney will be to eat your heart out. Test a deep fried Golden Gaytime ice cream from What The Fudge Cafe, you won’t regret it!

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four. Byron Bay

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Byron is one of Australia’s leading vacationer destinations but should you’re willing to place in slightly do the job it is possible to however find some extra well concealed gems just out the again within the hinterland mountains. From innumerable waterfalls and swimming holes to unbelievable mountains and bush walks this tiny region hide much beauty. I'd personally propose commencing which has a hike to The underside of Minyon Falls for just a swim, a hike to the top of Mt Warning for an unbelievable sunrise, A different swim at Killin Falls and after that a hike on the Normal Arch. These are just a number of the most available but there's so a lot more when you’re ready to check out.

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five. Melbourne

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Melbourne has secured its place of one of the most liveable city in the world the seventh time in a very row. Most times see a diversified temperature – hail, sunshine, rain, wind – but that doesn’t impede the livelihood of Melbourne. Any provided day yow will discover an event, an show, a music gig, or perhaps a display to relish. You have entry to no cost trams throughout the metropolis circle to wander across without having outlaying a buck on transportation. Melbourne is usually a multicultural metropolitan with copious dining establishments serving slavering foods and cafes for your caffeine deal with – Melbourne’s espresso is some of the ideal on this planet.

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6. Terrific Ocean Road

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Lorne is a well-liked quit together The good Ocean Road (also to the Twelve Apostles). It’s the proper destination to take it easy along the seaside, it's possible Opt for a surf, try to eat some of the very best fish and chips, and benefit from the landscapes. Jack is usually a surfer and likes to head out to The nice Ocean Street for the surf. However the vacation isn’t complete with no quit in Lorne to get a parma plus a pot write-up-surf. Lorne also has some stunning walks and waterfalls to investigate, like Erskine Falls and Phantom Falls. My most loved, is for those who go over the appropriate year, you may capture a number of whales at sunset. Seize a wine in a seaside restaurant and enjoy the serenity.

7. Mornington Peninsula

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Mornington Peninsula is a peninsula Positioned southeast of Melbourne, just an hour generate from town. It's been an immensely common working day trip or staycation internet site to the people of Victoria, especially Melbourne for decades now. Mornington Peninsula has a great deal of to supply to its website visitors – seashores, nationwide parks, scenic sights, relaxing spas, vineyards, golf classes, mazes, camping sites and so way more. This plethora of actions along with the quick distance causes it to be so appealing to go to all through prolonged weekends like Queen’s Birthday, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Calendar year and so on. Sampling some Pinot Noir though from the peninsula is a necessity.

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eight. Sunshine Coast

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The Sunshine Coastline has obtained to generally be Among the most attractive strips of coastland in all of Australia, boasting gorgeous, long white beaches lined with wellness aware cafes and boutique clothing shops. Any time you aren’t soaking up the sunshine on one of many many beaches, you can head out towards the hinterland for each day of mountain climbing or hop from the crushed monitor to find secluded swimming holes and waterfalls with not a soul in sight. Noosa Nationwide Park and fairy pools is surely an absolute will have to do, just stay away from the midday hurry with the crowds.

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nine. Brisbane

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Brisbane is my hometown and an area I intend on staying for a really long time. Why? As it has everything! Compared with its capital town counterparts of Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane delivers all of the perks in a fraction of the fee. High on my list of areas to go to is Southbank, the house of executing arts and Queensland lifestyle together with back again alley bars and river front eating. Southbank also attributes Australia’s only inner-metropolis Seashore, a man-created marvel which normally takes you far from the hustle and bustle of town and into a tropical oasis with sparkling waters and white, sandy beaches.

West Stop is another suburb I hugely propose traveling to, with its hipster vibe, insanely good espresso and street marketplaces to help keep you buying several hours. For those who’re following a see of the town from the major, head approximately Mt Coot-tha for its breathtaking 360 views of the city plus the bordering hinterland. I also remarkably recommend climbing the Brisbane Story Bridge For an additional Distinctive addition in your excursion, because the watch is beautiful as well as adrenalin rush one never to be skipped!

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ten. Gold Coastline

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If you’re searching for a desired destination which includes all of it, search no more and acquire on your own to the Gold Coastline! With arguably a lot of the ideal beaches in Australia, the Gold Coastline is my “go-to” spot through the warm summertime months. But when lazing about on tender, white sandy seashores or swimming inside the crystal clear ocean doesn’t choose your fancy, the Gold Coast Hinterland is just a short generate from the Seaside and it has many of the most awesome walking tracks and viewpoints in Queensland.

My favorite issue concerning the Gold Coast is how the vibe is incredibly laid back but also electric powered, with locals and tourists alike savoring the “Sunday sesh” atmosphere with the day along with the party scene that concerns life as soon as the Sunlight goes down. For those who’re scheduling on viewing the Gold Coastline whenever soon, my personal recommendations for the very best sites to visit are Burleigh Heads beach plus the Lamington Nationwide Park.

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eleven. Airlie Seashore/Whitsundays

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Airlie Beach front is an ideal location to get a taste of almost everything. You'll be able to embark on an journey to the Great Barrier Reef, sail for the Whitsundays, try to eat a lot of the freshest meals straight out with the ocean, and wander many of the most beautiful coastal walks in Australia. Did I point out usually there are some awesome beer gardens?

Airlie Beach front is a great hub to satisfy other backpackers that have a hankering for journey. We experienced so much fun going on all types of nautical adventures. We even husked our own coconuts and played with turkeys and wallaby’s on the island. Airlie Beach is also recognized for its male-built lagoon, an outstanding place for beachside/poolside cocktails.

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12. Noosa

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Rising up, I always read about Noosa from other Australians as this aspiration coastal vacation spot. Remaining with the state, I didn’t really realize why till I eventually frequented several yr in the past and fell in appreciate. In contrast to many other legendary coastal towns, Noosa isn’t stuffed with towering skyscrapers And large shopping malls. Actually, the community council don’t let anybody Develop better in comparison to the trees, ensuring that this sub-tropical town retains its incredibly beautiful seaside town vibe – even though also staying an exceptionally well-liked location to go to!

The leading Seaside can get fairly active with sunbathers, so I’d advocate doing a trek via nearby Noosa National Park to 1 of its stunning and deserted stretches of sand. A forty five-moment wander along the Tanglewood Observe can take you to definitely Alexandria Bay, wherever small, translucent fish swimming in the shallows (and the occasional nudist) are your only corporation. Absolute paradise.

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13. Atherton Tablelands

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Consider unlimited waterfalls, rolling inexperienced hills dotted with dairy cows and rustic, relatives operate cafes. All within an hour or so’s travel from Cairns, the Atherton Tablelands is the perfect gateway for the countryside, whether or not it be for per day trip or for an extended weekend. The easiest method to see the Tablelands will be to hop in a car, seize a location map and just push. The waterfall circuit of Elinjja Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls and Zillie Falls will not be to get missed and if you happen to find yourself there on the final Saturday of your month you should definitely look into the Yungaburra marketplaces.

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fourteen. Townsville

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Boasting palm laden Seashore fronts, a ninety% prospect of sunshine and warm temperatures all yr round, Townsville is surely an complete ought to on any North Queensland itinerary. Wander the strand and learn about wealthy WWII heritage or take a trip to the Great Barrier Reef and dive the S.S Yongala shipwreck – it’s one of the best dives on this planet. And it doesn’t halt there, the town is household to the vibrant nightlife, an impressive meals scene and quick access to The gorgeous Magnetic Island. Should you time your trip appropriate you’ll have the possibility to knowledge one of the islands infamous total moon get-togethers!

Townsville hostels from $eighteen an evening

15. Cairns

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You will find not numerous spots on the globe in which you can devote your morning snorkelling via a vibrant underwater playground that is part of the globe’s major single construction of dwelling organisms, and also your afternoon dipping into turquoise drinking water holes, canopied by The most assorted and oldest rainforests on the planet. Cairns is a gateway to not one particular but TWO all-natural entire world heritage internet sites, the Great Barrier Reef as well as the Daintree Rainforest, making it a pretty Exclusive spot to visit. Don’t leave without the need of executing a horse journey alongside Cape Tribulation Beach front, taking a trip out on the GBR or going croc-spotting alongside the Daintree River.

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16. Whitehaven Beach front

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Whitehaven Seashore is really a 7km stretch of coast located in the Whitsundays. It truly is most simply accessible from Airlie Seashore, unless that you are Blessed ample to own a yacht. The Beach front is popular with locals and holidaymakers alike but when you choose to camp there you'll have the Beach front all to oneself and just A few other Fortunate campers for sunset and sunrise. The white colour of your sand plus the extraordinary blues from the drinking water make this a truly exclusive vacation spot that is consistently sighted in almost every ‘greatest beach on this planet record’.

Cairns hostels from $twelve a night

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17. Uluru

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Uluru might be Australia’s most recognisable landmark. But this enormous chunk of rock is likewise very sacred to the nearby Anangu Aboriginal individuals listed here, an area of great energy. It's the centre from the universe and the home from the ‘Earth Mother’. Inside the outskirts of Uluru, in compact caves, Aboriginal rock artwork might be found which is tens of 1000s of several years previous. These are generally viewed as nationwide treasures and Uluru can be a UNESCO Earth Heritage site.

Nevertheless you can nonetheless climb to the best from the rock and encounter the unquestionably magical sights, doing this is a degree of controversy amongst the neighborhood Aboriginal persons along with the countrywide park company that manages the realm. For this reason, visitors are closely inspired never to climb. Uluru rises 348 meters previously mentioned the bottom, but the bulk of this rock lies underground. It's a circumference of sixteen kilometres and might be walked close to in comprehensive using a cleared path.

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eighteen. Darwin

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Even though Darwin may be the capital town in the Northern Territory, it is very compact – but it’s essentially an incredible place for purchasing. Moreover, for record lovers, it’s a true treasure metropolis Along with the Museum and Artwork Gallery of the Northern Territory and a number of other aboriginal artwork galleries. Conversely, journey seekers can look into the Crocosaurus Cove, in which the Cage of Death knowledge delivers the thrill of currently being in a similar environment, a lot more exactly in a very Specific cage from the h2o, together with a 5m lengthy croc. Crocodile may also be located on lots of cafe menus around Darwin. From crocodile sandwich to croc pizza, The range is big and really delectable. It preferences somewhat like rooster, nevertheless it will come in a Considerably increased value.

Getting a tour to the Adelaide river gave me the opportunity to begin to see the methods in the crocs when they’re making ready to attack. Litchfield National Park is a good place to see crocodiles australia tour inside their organic habitat – moreover it's got great swimming places located in a high sufficient altitude the crocodiles