#dangan/parenttrap

[mickules]

I missed you too

The Parent Trap

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I ended up watching the original 1961 Parent Trap and LORD but there's a lot going on in that film. But ignoring the more . . . distressingly unhealthy 60s attitude toward marriage dynamics. . . The actual twin swap is such a good angle (and the effects genuinely hold up really well) I just wanted to capture the stress of trying to assimilate into a life so unlike your own, and that gut punch moment when they get to meet their missing parent for the first time.

And from there I just couldn't help imagine a future parent reconciliation, with a couple of siblings added into the mix . . .

Unlike in the film where they were right to have gotten divorced (and shoulda stayed super divorced)- Takaaki and Kiyoko's seperation was very much a symptom of Toranosuke's scandal and demanded by Kiyoko's father. So when they meet once again as a result of the Twin's shenanigans, the two of them could easily develop a genuine connection, now they're older, more experienced, and freed from the pressure of expectation. And I'm not immune to making every red eyed Dangan character an Ishimaru sibling

(Truth be told, this has been on my mind ever since @puckishpal 's just marvellous fic Changed, and I really wanted to get this out in time for @mini-mecha-cowboy 's Kiyotaka week prompts AU and Lookalike, but uuuh- I managed to miss that by just a few ;; )

[mickules]

Omg imagine Taka and Ishida on the debate team-

These asks are all about [this comic]!

@rattywatts @inezzknivess

YES, GO OFF! 100% EXACTLY! His 'Super High School Level' title would be along the lines of "Debate Team member", like how Taka's is "Public Morals Committee member" No one else would ever get a look in if they were both on the debate team - it'd be a linguistical massacre

I do mention in [this ask] the status of 'Ishida' in my non-despair AU, but I'll make it a little clearer:

In my main non-despair comics, 'Ishida' doesn't exist. Taka does however display some 'Ishida like tendencies' when he gets pushed to [the breaking point] but it's not an alter, just him loosing grip on his repressed temper

Kiyondo Ishida, the 'Ultimate Devil's Advocate' exists in a new, totally unplanned 'Parent Trap' AU, which is completely separate from my main comics.

In this vein, my [Angst comics] exist post-tragedy in the main timeline of the games, usually during/after Ultra Despair Girls and is also separate from the main non-despair AU.

(The [pride] comic takes place in none of the AUs incidentally just to be even more confusing, but exists as a standalone)

They're tagged pretty vaguely at the moment, I'll try to use more specific unique tags to make my stuff easier to sort though tho' it's luck of the draw if tumblr will behave; probably ~ #dangan/parenttrap , #dangan/mainAU , #dangan/angstAU full comics are under #dangan-colourcomic-ranpan , and the sketched ones; #dangan-minicomic-ranpan

(Glad you liked!!) The tiny Ishimaru twins growing up together is such an adorable image! Ishida's social acumen would definitely diminish his trust in others, seeing how people treat them solely because of their names and gravitate toward bullying Taka, but it's ultimately Taka's boundless positive determination that stops Ishida from giving in to his resentment. They bolster each other up.

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I can certainly see 'Ishida' being something of a nom de plume. Not only so his detractors can't get back to his maternal family, but also so he isn't incumbered by his paternal Ishimaru name. Ishida definitely thinks Taka's naive for his insistence on working his way toward his goals whilst still bearing such a burden, but he's also impressed by his dedication. (I tend to call Kiyotaka- Taka and Kiyondo - Ishida, just so it's more obvious at a glance who I mean, but Taka calls him 'Kiyo')

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It's impressive that the chronically overworked father of two equally excessively enthusiastic identical twins still has enough mental energy tell them apart most of the time, let alone when they're actively trying to trick him: a testament to his observational skills. But damn right he'd be more than a little salty to know that Mondo can do it without even trying.

@chinchillasinunison Mondo: 👀 "ya got different eye colours. . ." Taka: "I'm surprised Mondo! You don't usually notice those sorts of things . . . I never knew you had such observational skills!" Mondo: "yess s s . . .Of course! I gotta eye for detail, s'not just you. . . I could notice stuff about anyone!" Ishida: 🤔

Mondo is as subtle as a brick to the face Just as well Taka is hopelessly oblivious. Ishida on the other hand. . .

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@mangoisgay Good eye! A+! I'm honestly impressed! You're totally right, that's the other way I differentiate between the two :)

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(You're totally right about the gum lmao; I missed that! XD) PLUS Leon's probably the type to convince Taka that "Bro, it's totally nicotine gum! You can't tell me to stop smoking and then say I can't have any quitting aids! It's free period Taka, lighten up!"

@spacepaprika Ishida would NEVER let Taka live it down if that's how he found out his precious straight-laced brother is dating a notorious gang leader who Ishida wouldn't trust as far as he could throw him

@hellowhatwhythings How could I criticise something so obviously correct?

You got it right, no misinterpretations here! I figured, If they're identical twins, one of 'em has to dye their hair. Taka's always had his appearance judged in conjunction with his families reputation, and so thought perhaps dying his hair a more common colour for his Hope's Peak high school debut might make him look less intense and help make him more approachable. But Taka didn't factor his personality into why people might find him so extreme.

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Taka would unlikely be willing to actively deceive his Hope's Peak classmates and friends - but he'd certainly see the benefit to having troublemakers letting down their guard thinking it's anarchistic Ishida they're talking to and not prefect Taka. Ishida, however, would have zero qualms messing around with the class, just as long as Taka doesn't catch him doing it. (also consider: Taka not running out but Ishida sequestering it)

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Taka probably wouldn't be the only one who accidentally washes his hair dye out at the beach, tho' he'd definitely be the only one who ends up with a flashier hairdo afterward, walking out of the water looking like the ghost of a sailor lost at sea

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Bless, Ishida is so used to having full control of a room, that he's so out of his depth when it comes to the vehement insistence of Taka's classmates to confine him to sick bay. Honestly having the whole of class 78 descend upon you would be terrifying. No wonder he gets Taka to defend him!

Basically an old fashioned, stronger worded 'cheeky monkey', closer to 'impertinent or impudent person' Gotta pull out the big cuss words for Ishida (seems like it's more commonly written 'jackanapeS' for some unfathomable reason)

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@cinnabunni5123 OH OH!! Absolutely please feel free to do so if you wanna!! :-O !! I kinda fell ass over backwards into this parent-trap AU not gonna lie; It's all very 'by the seat of my pants'! But if you wanna use any of my comics or concepts as an base/inspiration for a fic or art you're more than welcome to; that's super cool! Please do let me know tho, with an ask or a mention, I'd love to see where you take it :)

(next set of asks [about taka’s habits and the thh kids]) (previous set of asks [mostly just miscellaneous text answers])

[mickules]

i would love if ishida and ishimaru were twins! Their interactions would be great! People when they first see ishida are like did taka dye his hair?

*whispers* H . . . Hope's Peak Parent Trap I might unironically love 'reunited long lost twins'? There's no way someone hasn't already done that tho' XD If Ishida and Taka were to meet at Hope's Peak; what would Ishida's Ultimate be? Feels appropriate that it'd also be work based like Taka's and not an inborn skill but I'm drawing a blank . . . Ishida is SO GOOD, I've seen so many versions, as a brother, as an alter, as a transformation - and I eat them up. The fanbase really picked up the slack from where Dangan dropped the ball.

(edit: *whispers* -> there’s now a [full comic] of these parent trap boys)

Don't be so sure you haven't already seen him . . . 👀 (some of yous are observant as HELL and I LIVE for it! Gets me SO JAZZED!!)

I'll elaborate-

Unlike in THH, in this AU 'Ishida' isn't fully formed nor separate from Taka. But rather a different side of him that is very rarely ever seen. (Not unlike someone who has a total shift in attitude when they're hangry.)

Taka is pretty heavily repressed, and has no healthy outlet for it. 'Ishida' is every child-like impulse to bite back- to insult- to retaliate- to sink down to his detractors level, that Taka has to push aside in order to do the Moral Thing and be the 'bigger man'. If he's rattled enough however, he temporarily forgets to give a fuck about his self imposed rules and passes straight through flight/fight and goes into completely feral instead - THAT'S his 'Ishida' side.

Completely random example: if, mayhaps, his kyoudai were to be violently assaulted right in front of him? If he were thinking clearly, Taka would act to protect Mondo and escape from the attackers; but 'Ishida' would make sure to teach them a lesson by unnecessarily breaking a jaw, a nose and 3 ribs.

his hair still goes white, having an effect like how a cat bristles its' fur - mostly 'cos I love the aesthetic, but also I think it's funny if Taka has no idea it happens.

(also kinda apropos- but I love this tag from that comic:

didn't count on anyone being able to read my blurry ass handwriting XD)

(next set of ask mini-comics are [about Takaaki/Taka’s mum]) (previous set is this [big ol’ ask dump])

[mickules]

help, I fell down a danganronpa hole and I can’t get out

 It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this?

2020 was the year I tripped ass-backwards into the fandom, and if you’re here there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled across one of my dangan posts. So for convenience (since tumblr is a mess to navigate) I’ve attempted a link-tree for your perusal ✨

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Linked in the order the events occur; comics from an accidental non-despair, super saccharine AU based on Taka and Mondo’s mutually oblivious pining.  (tagged #dangan/mainAU)

[♦] Daiya survived the crash (mini-comic from an ask dump) [watch this space] The Sauna Scene [♦] The Yakuza Incident [♦] & [♦] Mondo meets Officer Takaaki Ishimaru [♦] Takaaki confronts Daiya about Taka’s ‘Kyoudai’ (mini-comic)  (‘The Shirt’ spawned from a throwaway joke in this ask dump [♦] that spiralled; expanded in [♦] & [♦] ) [♦] Just bros having a Sleepover [♦] Hershey’s kisses [watch this space] Finally a Confession

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Also there’s mini-comics, extra info about AUs & memes in a series of ask dumps (Tagged #dangan-minicomic-ranpan or #dangan-answer-ranpan)

[♦] The first set of asks

There’s separate angst ask dumps - mostly set around Ultra Despair Girls (tagged #dangan/angstAU or  #dangan-angst-ranpan)

[♦] The first angst asks use your discretion canon-typical violence / death / dark themes THH & UDG SPOILERS

Each ask dump has a link to the next so you can just click through from post to post.

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Another unplanned AU based on the Parent-Trap film, born from an ask (tagged  #dangan/parenttrap)

[♦] Full comic [♦] original ask

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(all full colour comics tagged  #dangan-colourcomic-ranpan)

[♦] Pride [♦] Pride prequel [♦] Beach Filler Episode [♦] Shuichi’s psyche taxi

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(Illustrations tagged #dangan-illustration-ranpan)

[♦] Dangantober Ghost Photos and  [♦] Breakdown use your discretion horror themes/ canonical character death/ THH & SDR2 SPOILERS [♦] Trigger Happy Havoc [♦] Goodbye Despair [♦] Go for it! [♦] Mastermind Ishida & Mondo [♦] Crazy Crafters [♦] Pokémon THH [♦] Pokémon SDR2 [♦] Final thoughts use your discretion canonical character death THH SPOILERS

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LOOK AT THEM. MY BOY'S!!

I missed you too

The Parent Trap

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I ended up watching the original 1961 Parent Trap and LORD but there's a lot going on in that film. But ignoring the more . . . distressingly unhealthy 60s attitude toward marriage dynamics. . . The actual twin swap is such a good angle (and the effects genuinely hold up really well) I just wanted to capture the stress of trying to assimilate into a life so unlike your own, and that gut punch moment when they get to meet their missing parent for the first time.

And from there I just couldn't help imagine a future parent reconciliation, with a couple of siblings added into the mix . . .

Unlike in the film where they were right to have gotten divorced (and shoulda stayed super divorced)- Takaaki and Kiyoko's seperation was very much a symptom of Toranosuke's scandal and demanded by Kiyoko's father. So when they meet once again as a result of the Twin's shenanigans, the two of them could easily develop a genuine connection, now they're older, more experienced, and freed from the pressure of expectation. And I'm not immune to making every red eyed Dangan character an Ishimaru sibling

(Truth be told, this has been on my mind ever since @puckishpal 's just marvellous fic Changed, and I really wanted to get this out in time for @mini-mecha-cowboy 's Kiyotaka week prompts AU and Lookalike, but uuuh- I managed to miss that by just a few ;; )