#also jfc who seriously thinks 14 is normal???

[raifuujin]

Full thoughts on Magic Kaito chapter 34.

Page 1: Nice to hear the police have the air on lockdown, though that hasn’t been the issue at most of KID’s heists in MK.

The description of the jewel is pretty much meant to hammer in the ‘hey, this is supposed to glow in light, possibly Pandora’ even though it’s really unnecessary. The Red Tear was the last gem to actually be heavily hinted with a ‘maybe’ by name before immediately being dismissed.

Side text is the part showing that this might not all be just a troll move on Gosho’s part of have suspicion. Why point out that Aoko still doesn’t know Kaito’s identity otherwise?

Page 2: Really, we still need panty shots? Geez... I thought we’d moved away from perv Kaito, though I also can’t be too mad because that gives me hope that MK will go back to being more silly. Not that the rest of the chapter shows any more of that, and it’s still mainly heist focused after the first few pages, but I can dream.

Don’t know if Gosho is hinting that he’s adopted the anime adaptation to have Kaito and Aoko live next to each other. Technically they just walk to school together (new information in itself, I think, since we’ve seen Kaito go home on his own more than once in the series, and first chapter he arrived on his own), and there’s still no information on where they live in relation to each other.

Page 3: Aoko knew Kaito had a bike, Keiko didn’t. Because he apparently didn’t have his license for too long before his bike was pretty much totaled. (Kid heist is hinted as the cause, and I’m assuming how that’s supposed to be taken... Though could also be imagining his future plans for the thing in the picture.)

Aoko jumps to Kaito suggesting she get a license as well, instead of him possibly suggesting they could ride together.

Page 4: I’m less amazed at the suggestion that he would take Aoko to the aquarium than the fact he’s doing the ‘I’m being magnanimous and therefore am Kaito-sama now’. It gives me flashbacks to Aoko finding out Kaito couldn’t skate and making him refer to her as Aoko-sama. Heck, that he’s offering at all, when his older personality would have been teasing ‘if you want me to take you anywhere, you’d have to beg~’ in terms of giving a favor.

Pretty sure Aoko realizes how nice Kaito is being, even if he’s trying (and failing) to sounds like his old self.

Akako proving that Kaito isn’t the only one who can use cards as weapons. -shot-

Page 5: I’m still sad that our resident witch is continuing to only really be used as a fortune teller. And always only seems to be like ‘might want to be careful, this isn’t going to go well for you’. Every time. I miss voodoo, demon possession, pentagrams and broomsticks Akako, not oracle of bad luck Akako. Pretty sure Kaito’s personal luck is always going to be bad, even if he’s ‘lucky’ in that he escapes his issues relatively unharmed. Very relatively.

Flirty Akako is also slightly odd to see. And I have mixed reactions about it because the teasing in on point, but it feels weird to see her play on Kaito’s perv joke.

Hakuba is here for literally three panels (so far) and then suddenly we’re yanked out of Kaito’s normal day school life that we barely get to see ever. I would have liked that to go on a bit longer, but okay Gosho, whatever, just please keep writing MK.

And Point One for hecking up: Kaito, why would you use your personal bike in both civilian and thief identities? That sort of not-thinking makes me want to smack you upside the head, because really? Bad enough you use the same exact, very distinct card gun...

Page 6: ‘Boring’ stuff skipped, heist time, looit, it’s a heist, yep. -shot again-

Kaito, you need some words about how to keep a secret identity. Also, in the time you’ve known her, since when has Akako been outright wrong on when you’d have trouble? You deserve it when you have that attitude.

Aoko still bringing her dad food because he’s too invested in work to leave. That’s never going to change. Must be nice when your dad is in charge of Kid heists, you can constantly ask for easy access to whatever the thing is as long as it’s not when/where Kid is supposed to be. And yes, talking about it as Aoko taking advantage, not Kaito taking advantage of Aoko’s connection.

Page 7: Ah yes, this has never been seen by the public before and is a big religious thing, but we’re definitely bringing it out just to attract a well known thief. No fear that he might actually just. Steal it. And no ominous words are spoken here, nope.

Kaito, honey. Should you really be pointing out the legitimacy of gems while you’re a civilian? No? Yeah, I know next to no effort is going to keeping his identity a secret this chapter, but it’s bugging me when he should be on his toes and usually is when Hakuba is involved. What happened to the careful planning of ‘I had two backup plans for how to escape, but I guess I don’t need them’, or the very fact that the last time Kaito was allowed to look at jewels, it was the opals with Nightmare involved and he clarly had no gem knowledge, as he was only there to look it over as a magician. Back when he could keep from looking too suspicious. Point Two for hecking up.

Page 8: No, seriously, more evidence that this is really going to be a reveal thing: Throw every normal part of the character out the window so it’s clear he’s not going to be able to hide it. Point Three for fricking throwing down the why it’s a fake and then immediately making an excuse to leave and pop up as Kid two minutes later, just in that window that ‘Kuroba Kaito’  isn’t there and five freaking hours earlier than intended. Jfc, Gosho.

Also would he really be trying to avoid dealing with Hakuba so much that he’ll just say ‘screw it’ and not even try? That’s what’s implied here. Sure, Hakuba could guess that the bike would be used when you fricking flaunt it in front of him, Kaito, but that’s your own fault.

Page 9: Not even going to harp on how stupid this is anymore, I’d be complaining about how the author is choosing to write all of this at this point. Which if I did complain, things like this are why this chapter feels rushed. It feels like he wanted to get to a certain point, bu had to hit all the other checkmarks of ‘show the other characters, good, now show the heist, okay, skip everything and get to the good parts that I actually want to do’. I like the good parts, but throwing everything else together makes it too fast paced and half this chapter feels unimportant. It’s setup, I get that, but it’s bad set-up.

Anyway...

Kaito his first heist: A phantom thief doesn’t lie. Kaito this heist: Yep, thieves are liars by nature, I lied, but moving on-

Still don’t like the just-as-transparent priest lady, I don’t know how she didn’t scream ‘up to something’ just as badly as Kaito’s screaming ‘I’m Kid and am making no attempt to give evidence otherwise’.

Page 10: Wonka voice: Oh no, it’s a trap, if only we could have seen that coming...

And here we have the fun parts. Kaito clearly can react fast enough to save himself, but Aoko is the plot device of this chapter and so, her being here is what drags him into actually falling into this trap. So much care, and even if I like the trouble he gets, I hope it works out well for him, too.

Interesting to note: Kaito hasn’t actually used his card gun as a grappling hook sort of device up until his more recent appearances, starting with Makoto in DC. And getting a more clear look at it now, it’s just as terribly impractical looking as most of Kaito’s other stunts. I approve.

Question though, did he disengage the wire from his gun there? As in, he’d still have his gun? I’m guessing that’s the case, there’s a sound effect and blank spot there to indicate it, and it’d be pretty bad if Kaito let go and left his gun hanging there for the police to have.

Page 11: Ow. I love Kaito for being so protective and shielding Aoko, but ow. I both love and hate when Kaito gets hurt. On the one hand: something happening. On the other: I do actually love Kaito and with hurt there needs to be help.

Ah, Aoko, the one person no one plans for. Please shake things up for people more often.

Page 12: He’s still keeping Aoko mostly off the broken glass, I love.

Though, this is all happening five hours before Kid’s announced time. Yes, there’s been a blackout, but these people still would have to be ready and raring to go as soon as it happened. ...How long were they going to be prepared for Kid capture?

Kaito trying to calmly assess the situation. Up until he gets hit with more ‘what the heck is going on here’ and dumped unceremoniously on the floor. (Which looks a lot worse when you know he’s already injured on that side, all I see is pain. ...And Aoko’s phone, which had fallen out of her hand when the floor dropped them into the truck.)

Page 13: I haven’t seen the DC dramas, but I’ve caught glimpses, and have bad feelings. Though at the same time, this stunt is being pulled after publicly running off with the thief (and innocent bystander) while the police were active, and would be hard to associate with pure criminal intentions. I don’t know what’s going on with this room and challenge to figure out the truth, but I also don’t think it’s going to play out as badly as could be jumped to.

That display is made of some strong stuff, to not be entirely shattered after falling twice.

Kaito, I like that you’re being careful with Aoko, but you should know full well you’ve been shielding her from hitting her head. You should know better than to assume she’s going to remain unconscious just from initial fainting shock of falling without warning.

Page 14: Cut badly, yet jacket is as immaculate  as ever. No hole, no blood, unless you move the jacket over and show your shirt.

I just noticed the tie pin, and was suddenly reminded that that thing used to fly every which way. Wonder when Gosho started making him use it.

Why are you prepared to deal with possible bleeding, but not taking any of the basic steps to make sure you wouldn’t actually be suspected? Oh wait, physical evidence is a bit more important than any easy conclusions... Fine, that can slide.

But don’t just sit and stare at the glass that poked a hole in your side while you’re contemplating, see to your injury. Or see to Aoko, since you have no real idea of why she’s unconscious. Again, deserve to be bit for that oversight. Priorities man.

Page 15: What was that about this going smoothly, Kaito? And now you’re trapped somewhere and forced to solve the puzzle, you have a bad injury, and your best friend just tore your precious shadow-making hat off your head and recognizes you. Don’t worry, Akako did say it wouldn’t go too badly, but you majorly hecked up and I hope Aoko does figure it all out.

Better yet, I hope she goes: Dang it, I was kinda hoping I was wrong about that. And more annoyed that it turned out to be true that Kid is Kaito than upset or shocked. Or if it does go the annoying route of lies and pretending to be Kid since it’s a fake, at least let her at the end secretly acting like she took it, but secretly like ‘that was bs, and I know it, but I’ll confront him some other time when he deserves to be afraid for his life’.

I have hopes, but also know better than to really expect things to happen. But I’m open to you trying to surprise us, Gosho. The fact this is even brought up out of nowhere is already surprising enough, it’ll be fun to see what happens.

(PS: Please let Aoko tell Kaito the monocle is stupid and does nothing.)

[doxflamingo-blog]

all multiples of 5 for the salt :3c

meme;; Let’s get salty on munday!

5. Have you ever had to block someone or cut off contact with them? Yes, I had to. It’s rare that I cut people off, I hold onto them normally, but these were... Well, y’know, toxic. One, my ex (people who know him will yell ‘DAS RIGHT’ at me rn lmao) and a friend. Won’t say the name (isn’t in this fandom anyways etc.) but she was always blaming me, was jealous and told me things I started to believe someday and well, I couldn’t stand it anymore. So, yah. <.<

10. Your opinion with ships between muses that include a minor and a legal adult?Ah... aaaaahhhh... You know, I’m a kinda open person to a lot of stuff and tolerate a lot. But there I need a cut. Pedophilia is a NO GO for me. Jfc, nope to the NO. But if it only includes fluff stuff like cuddling etc and the minor isn’t like 6, but 14 (the puberty starts there, okay, and everyone had been in love with someone older maybe. for example a teacher) is, well, okay. if both characters/muses are happy with it? And everyone who reads this now may hate me, I see the point, have it a lot on the FT fandom (poeple in that fandom know what i’m talking about) but the 14-year old person also has feelings and as long as it does not go with sex... I think it’s okay, no harm? but yea.

15. What is your biggest pet peeve?well. i have a lot, but lets get to the RPing thing: I hate fights where my partner is always dodgning shit and super-pro, when i play a canonly VERY strong/dangerous muse etc. i NEED plot bc of that, it bugs me so much that bc they love their muse (what is okay) they get total strong and ‘bam, you’re weak i’m stronger now’. especially when these two canonily fought once and the one muse is obviously stronger... can’t beat the weaker muse suddenly, jeeez. another point that slightly is like the fighting thing: when i play the dangerous/strong muse and even is famous for being into torture, etc etc. the muse of the other has NO fear, NO respect, is totally brave and can handle my muse sOOOO well. jfc i hate that sorry but??? my weaker muses i rp also fear some people and whenever that person rps with me my muse goes NOOOO HIDE HIDE OHHHGH. but however, lmao. be it with canon muses or OCs, i dislike it. some OCs may explain it with background story and so on, but... seriously, NO emotion and shitting on doffy? sorry but :/

20. Wild card: The mun discusses any situation/problem they want.uuuhhh.. don’t wanna sound... weird, but. i dunno, YOU pick an ask :x