#edo x saiou

[voidfell]

New Tags for the pretty boy with captivating eyes. Incidentally I didn't change his ryo tag because 'I'm pretty sure I'm gonna die young' is the funniest possible tag for them. thank you.

[number-1-kuaidul-fanboy]

My Opinions on Every GX Ship

There is an absolute fuck ton of ships from this show since it has a big cast and is one of the older shows and there are some characters I absolutely will not ship with anyone. So I’m going to be excluding some ships, including some potentially popular ones, to avoid repeating myself. Even after excluding quite a few however, there are a ton of ships so keep that in mind before you click read more. The ships I’ll be excluding are as follows:

-Any Asuka ship. I’m pretty dead set on her being ace/aro.

-Any teacher/student or just adult/minor ship. I don’t think I need to explain this one.

-Any Supreme King ship. Because I just can’t get into that. The Supreme King in my mind is Judai after having a severe mental breakdown, he’s not his own character.

-Any ships with a huge age gap. (Ie: most Rei ships)

-Any ships involving manga or Tag Force only characters because I’ve never read the manga or played Tag Force. I’ve only seen the anime.

-Any incestual ship. I’m just not giving them the time of day this time.

-Any beastiality ships. Because those exist apparently.

-Most Amon ships because my reasoning for disliking most of them is just “x character deserves better than this canon abuser.” so any ships where that is my only thing to say about it are disqualified for the sake of avoiding repeating myself.

I might also drop some lesser known or lesser talked about ships if I have nothing to say about them. Also, as usual, I am not attacking any shippers when I diss the ships in question. You are perfectly valid to ship any of these pairings for any reason as long as you’re not hurting anyone. So now, let's begin.

Absquatulateshipping (Franz x Pegasus)

Franz is the guy who stole Ra in that episode and he’s one of Pegasus’s employees so there would be a power imbalance. Plus that Ra episode was one of my least favourites so I can’t get into this one.

Acceptanceshipping (Saiou x Misawa)

Yeah, this one’s understandable. Power imbalance out the wazoo, of course, since for the bulk of these two knowing about each other, Misawa was a brainwashed member of Saiou’s cult but as an intentionally problematic ship, it’s valid.

Achievedshipping (Jim Cook x Ryo)

I can't really see the connection here. Nothing against it though.

Afflictionshipping (Ryo x Yusuke x Judai)

I really like both of them with Ryo but Judai doesn’t interact enough with or have an interesting enough dynamic with Yusuke for me to care for that combination specifically. Not a bad trio though.

Afraidshipping (Judai x Iwamaru)

Iwamaru is such a minor character I had to look up who he is so he clearly didn’t leave an impression on me. So I can’t really justify shipping Judai with him over his far more appealing ships.

Aiboushipping (Judai x Winged Kuriboh)

Okay, this is the first ship I have to say I actively dislike. Winged Kuriboh comes off way more like a pet to Judai than a romantic partner so this ship disgusts me.

Aidshipping (Judai x Johan x Edo)

I love all three of these characters and Judai’s bonds with them are pretty well established and interesting. Edo and Johan didn’t directly meet face to face in the series but they could post canon and I imagine they’d get along. Hell, they’d probably hit it off well since they both have deep connections with their decks. So this ship gets my seal of approval. Can’t believe I never thought of it before now honestly. I like it a lot.

Alloyshipping (Jim Cook x Edo)

I don’t recall these two ever meeting (Jim was dead before Edo’s involvement in the Supreme King arc) and I’m not really sure what they would have to talk about. So I don’t really care for it but I’m not against it.

Altershipping (Kenzan x Sorano)

Another minor character who only appears briefly in season 4 but he and Kenzan were implied to have been good friends so I understand it.

Amuletshipping (Fubuki x Judai x Sara)

Sara’s a one off character so this connection always seemed really flimsy to me so I could never get behind it. Maybe if Sara had appeared again and we saw what her connection with Fubuki was I could understand that pair but I cannot get behind her and Judai whatsoever since I headcanon Judai as gay.

Angelshipping (Manjome x Sho)

I think these two are a classic case of “these two fighting over girls was secretly just them trying to impress each other.” Or at least that would be more fun. So I enjoy this ship in that context. It’s not quite a favourite though.

Anikishipping (Judai x Sho)

I have only ever and can only ever see these two as brotherly since Sho canonically calls him “big bro.” So I can’t get into this at all.

Annoyingshipping (Manjome x Ojama Yellow)

Oh my god, this ship was beta Aiball all this time-

Except I love Ai and don’t like the Ojamas. I don’t hate them, they’re just… there for me. Also, the Ojamas all call Manjome “big bro” like Sho and Kenzan do to Judai so I see this as a more familial relationship. In fact, Manjome seeing the Ojamas as annoying little brother figures almost certainly feels implied to me.

Antidisestablishmentarianismshipping (Judai x Motegi)

Motegi seemed stoned the entire time he was on screen so a ship involving him having a crackhead ship name makes sense. Can’t say I care for the ship though since he’s so minor.

Antiheroshipping (Ryo x Edo x Judai)

Don’t really care for Ryo/Edo for reasons I’ll get to. As for the Judai ships, they could work. I can maybe like this as a vee but as a throuple, it’s not my thing at all.

Antiqueshipping (Chronos x Camula)

Nope. This one’s just creepy and not in an interesting way. Shoutout to this duel for being the first time Chronos was ever shown as something other than a nuisance though.

Aoishipping (Ryo x Fubuki x Manjome)

I don’t think I’ve ever considered Ryo/Manjome. I think from Fubuki’s point of view, this would work out really well since he’s close to both Ryo and Manjome, and they’d both bring different energies to the table in his relationships with them. So it’s a fun idea.

Attentionshipping (Hell Kaiser Ryo x Misawa)

Not sure why this is specifically Hell Kaiser. All the others were just Ryo and I don’t think these two ever duelled before or after Ryo’s transformation but okay. This doesn’t seem like it’s shipped at all and I agree. Not my thing.

Attractionshipping (Judai x Johan x Sho)

Again, I see Sho’s dynamic with Judai as purely brotherly so I can’t get behind this. Even if I didn’t though, Sho seems like he’d be too insecure to consider a poly relationship. That's not Sho slander by the way, poly relationships just aren't for everyone.

Australiashipping (Jim Cook x Hayato)

Okay, this one’s just funny. They’ve never met and the basis for the ship is really flimsy but it’s funny so it gets a pass. I hope these two meet and bond over… Australian things. Like… dying in the 30+ degree heat every summer.

Backboneshipping (Kenzan x Manjome x Misawa)

I don’t really see the connection between these three. So it’s a nah.

Beastshipping (Fubuki x Kenzan)

Again, don’t see the connection.

Bickershipping (Kenzan x Manjome)

I can’t find anything on this ship, surprising for a two person ship between two major characters but oh well. It doesn’t particularly appeal to me anyways.

Bluntshipping (Ryo x Manjome x Misawa)

This just looks like a random assortment of characters from Judai’s friend group or his friend group adjacent to me. So it doesn’t really appeal to me.

Bondshipping (Johan x Yubel)

Okay so… I have some fanfics which can be considered to be an unofficial series where Judai is dating and travelling with both Johan and Yubel, leading to them inevitably interacting a bit. It’s mostly just in support of Judai but in the most recent addition to this unofficial series, Johan and Yubel have an admittedly fun dynamic and Judai is very chill with the idea of them being together, even teasing the idea.

So while the canon backing for this is awful and doesn’t work for me, I already have a narrative in which I can see it working: Judai dating both of them and Yubel going from begrudgingly tolerating Johan to having feelings for him. It’s not an idea I’ve written outside of Judai teasing it but it’s certainly an idea I’ve considered. So uh… I’ll get back to you on this one if I ever write that fanfic. For now, I’m conflicted on this ship.

Boreshipping (Jim Cook x Manjome)

Okay I would have no opinion on this ship except for the fact that one of its only posts on Tumblr is COMPLETELY UNHINGED and made me laugh in the most guilt ridden horrified way you can possibly imagine. So now Jim being one of bi disaster Manjome’s many victims has been seared into my brain.

Brothershipping (Judai x Kenzan x Sho)

BOTH of them call Judai “big bro” (which is really funny in Kenzan’s case since at first glance, you can easily mistake him as older than Judai since he’s way taller and buffer) so this is a big nope from me.

Bulletshipping (Judai x Tania)

I have no idea how old Tania is supposed to be. I assumed she was supposed to be an adult woman and that her having feelings for high school boys was creepy but people in the fandom… don’t acknowledge that? Or maybe assumed she was actually around their age and just not in school because… different culture? So… no idea what’s going on there.

Potential age gap aside though, this ship doesn’t work at all because Judai is so absurdly disinterested and immune to her flirting that it’s part of how he beat her. So this ship is a no.

Buryshipping (Yusuke x Honest)

Honest’s protectiveness of Yusuke came off as more parental than anything else. So I really can’t see this one.

Bushshipping (Jim Cook x Yusuke)

Damn Yusuke ships don’t get jackshit in this fandom. Jim didn’t appear in season 4, the only season Yusuke’s in, so they haven’t ever met, but I could see this as a new post canon bond that Yusuke seeks out as to have someone in his life that he can start over with who won’t judge him for his past. It’s a decent idea. I'm just not sure how it would work in practice.

Canvasshipping (Saiou x Hayato)

These two never met and I don’t really know how they’d interact so… not my thing.

Challengeshipping (Judai x Ryo x Manjome)

So… Judai with his two rivals. Manjome would be the dumbass of this dynamic, no question there and Judai and Ryo would take turns being the enabler and the one keeping the other two from getting themselves killed. …Yeah I can see it.

Changeshipping (Hell Kaiser x Ryo)

This is just Ryo with himself so… I’m all for advocating for self love but I kinda feel like this isn’t what the term means.

Chrysocollashipping (Ryo x Fubuki x Johan)

I enjoy both Ryo ships. I'm not sure how Fubuki and Johan would get along but I'm sure they could at least be friends for Ryo's sake. This is a functional and potentially cute one.

Claimshipping (Sho x Yubel) & Clawshipping (Kenzan x Yubel)

Yubel, I’d prefer if you didn’t get involved with Judai’s adopted brothers. That’s kinda weird. Big no on these ships.

Clearshipping (Judai x Johan x Yusuke)

Well, I’ve started shipping a polyship after a two on one duel between the trio in which the two set the one, who’s a confused angry lackey to a bigger villain, on the right path again before. Doing it again would be nothing new. I prefer other ships for Judai/Johan and Yusuke though so I don’t actively ship this.

Clustershipping (Fubuki x Sho)

This one feels a little too random for me to get into.

Coachshipping (Chronos x Daitokuji x Emi Ayukawa)

All three of these are teachers who I’d guess are around the same age. Seems like a pretty random selection of the teachers though so I’m not into it.

Coatshipping (Manjome x Yusuke)

The other YGO ships this name is used for stick out to me a lot more. This one is just… not my thing on its own.

Colosseumshipping (Dark Johan x Johan)

…this is either Johan x himself or Johan x Yubel in a weird paint so… uh…

Why?

Cometshipping (Jim Cook x O’Brien x Judai)

My darkest secret as a GX fan is that I have just… never cared for O’Brien. I don’t even have a good reason, he just doesn’t interest me as much as the other GX characters. So I can get behind both of the Jim ships in this throuple but O’Brien/Judai just… doesn’t work for me, especially since O’Brien ran like hell from him when he became the Supreme King.

Comfortshipping (Yusuke x Johan)

Kind of just my thoughts on the throuple again. However, it’s slightly less appealing because of the missing Judai. Judai makes everything better in my eyes.

Companionshipping (Judai x Orgene)

I prefer to ship Judai with more major characters. Plus this prince guy was almost definitely a seasoned adult right? Surely? *cries about Yugioh ages again*

Comparisonshipping (Mitsuru x Ryo)

According to Junko and Momoe, Mitsuru duels on Ryo’s level so that’s likely where this came from. Still, I hate tennis guy more than I can possibly express so I despise this ship.

Competeshipping (Principal Samejima x Ichinose)

Two competing principals? Yeah this is a funny crackship.

Competitorshipping (Judai x Manjome x Johan)

This one is good and cute and nice because Judai does indeed have two hands, and those hands can hold his cringe-fail rival and sweet boy spiritual companion. I like both of those ships so putting them together is great.

Complexshipping (Edo x Echo)

I mean Edo did care more about Echo than the person she actually loved did so that’s something I guess. It's a bit too flimsy for me though.

Contendshipping (Judai x Ryo x Misawa)

Don’t really care for Misawa with Ryo and I’ll get to the Judai pairings on their own eventually. All I have to say now is: there are better throuples.

Consolationshipping (Ichinose x Tome)

Uuuuuh. No.

Contactshipping (Judai x Neos)

Couldn’t blame Judai for wanting that cake honestly. Fun crackship.

Convertshipping (Saiou x Manjoume x Misawa)

Saiou shipping his brainwashed minions... Yeah, no that's just gross.

Copyshipping (Judai x Kagurazaka)

Okay, this was such a minor and/or forgettable duel that I forgot this character existed. GX has a lot of one offs, give me a break. And this one off wasn’t one I liked so I’m not into this one.

Cosplayshipping (Tome x Dark Magician Girl)

I really don’t get everyone’s crush on Dark Magician Girl. Never have. With how common it is, I see where this came from but it’s not my thing.

Cowboyshipping (Jim Cook x Johan)

Well I know where that ship name came from. They both see animals as their family (Karen in Jim’s case and the Crystal Beasts in Johan’s case) so they could bond over that I suppose. Oh and their mutual love of Judai. So I can get behind this.

Crystallizeshipping (Kenzan x Johan)

Random pair that I’m not into.

Crystalshipping (Johan x Sho)

“Stop dating my brother and date me!”

That’s pretty much the only way I can see this going down. And I love Spiritship and Judai a little too much to be okay with that.

Darkshipping (Hell Kaiser x Darkness)

…Yep. Hell Kaiser is such an edgelord that I can 100% see this. Just as a crackship but I can see it regardless.

Dealtshipping (Amon x Yubel)

Okay, this one’s funny so I’m including it. Amon was so terrible and abusive that even Yubel called him out on his bullshit and I find that simultaneously hilarious and badass. Yubel could put Amon in his place and I’d be all for it.

Defeatshipping (Judai x Osamu)

Another minor character but he and Judai were at least friends as kids. Ya know. Prior to Yubel putting him in a coma. Come to think of it, I wonder how a reunion post canon between them would go…

Okay, I’m gonna put a pin in this because I actually kinda want to write that. Not as a ship but just as a scenario it provides a lot of introspective potential.

Defuseshipping (Misawa x Yubel)

Pretty sure Misawa wouldn’t even consider them so no.

Destinyshipping (Saiou x Edo)

No. Saiou’s too old for him, I saw this as more brotherly.

Devilshipping (Light of Destruction x Saiou)

Like Darkness x Ryo, this one just… makes sense in a cracky way so I’m totally down.

Dingoshipping (Saiou x Jim Cook)

Too random for me.

Disastershipping (Darkness x Yubel)

No. Darkness forcibly stole Yubel from Judai and tried to make them hurt him. Bad. Mean. Give them back.

Distasteshipping (Manjome x Hayato)

I can’t remember these two interacting or picture a fun dynamic for them so this doesn’t appeal to me.

Distraughtshipping (Edo x Yubel)

I suppose in a context where Judai is dating both of them this could work, kinda like the Johan/Yubel. Plus this ship wouldn’t have the… negative history that Johan/Yubel does. So in a very niche scenario, this could work, although I’ll admit Johan/Yubel interests me more.

Divulgeshipping (Hayato x Yubel)

Way too random.

Dojoshipping (Hell Kaiser x Makoto)

No, this guy would just be bad for Ryo.

Drearyshipping (Ryo x Yusuke x Manjoume)

How many edgelords does it take to confess? None, they all just insult each other when trying to flirt.

This one’s hilarious so I’m down for it.

Durabilityshipping (Kenzan x Misawa x Judai)

Can’t remember Kenzan and Misawa’s interactions at all and Judai’s relationship with Kenzan doesn't come off as shippy to me. Not my thing.

Duskshipping (Darkness x Ryo x Fubuki)

Arc V’s Duskshipping is better but… again, it just… it just makes sense and I almost hate that it does.

Egoshipping (Edo x Manjome)

I see this one a lot and I assume it mostly comes from the season 4 episodes where Manjome is his employee. So… There's too much of a power imbalance between these two for me to get into it canonically honestly. Now, Manjome did get a ton of sponsorship offers that he could easily take and thus no longer be Edo’s employee so I think in a post canon situation, this… might(?) be fine. It’s just that the majority of their screen time together in the actual show is them being an employee and a boss so I can’t personally get behind it.

Eliteshipping (Ryo x Fubuki x Yusuke)

This one is great because they can confide in each other over their gifted kid burnout and varying experiences with Darkness. So I love it. I love the individual pairs (though I do have a favourite) and I wish we’d seen it on-screen as a trio more because what little we did get is so great.

Emasculateshipping (Chronos x Napoleon)

I mean I kinda got the vibe that these two are exes for some reason. So I guess I like it?

Employshipping (Pegasus x Samejima x Chronos)

A little too random for me.

Encoreshipping (Kenzan x Edo)

A little too random. What would these two even talk about? Judai? Is that all they share?

Endlesssshipping (Judai x Edo x Mizuchi)

Pretty sure Mizuchi’s too old for them so no.

Edit: So apparently Mizuchi is actually younger than Saiou. I wrote this bit when I thought she was older. God I hate YGO ages. Still don't like the ship though.

Endshipping (Judai x Yusuke)

Judai did help him return to the light so it’s… an understandable ship. Not as good as any of the gifted kid trio with Yusuke for me though.

Endureshipping (Saiou x O’Brien)

Too random for me. Plus I don’t really care for either of them.

Entrapshipping (Saiou x Misawa x Judai)

This seems more like something Judai would look at as a bystander and go “...why Misawa? Why?” Can’t get behind it.

Eucalyptusshipping (Yusuke x Hayato)

They never met and I can’t picture a dynamic so no.

Evolveshipping (Judai x Kenzan)

Gonna be disqualifying any other ships that include some combination of Judai/Kenzan or Judai/Sho and put it to rest here and now: I don’t like either of those ships because Kenzan and Sho refer to Judai as though he’s a brother to them.

Facultyshipping (Chronos x Daitokuji x Samejima)

I kind of feel like no one really liked Daitokuji? Or maybe that was just the students. Either way, Chronos is too good for either of these guys.

Fataleshipping (Tania x Camula)

…Okay this one’s kind of fun actually. Badass lesbians who can and will commit murder together.

Finalshipping (Hell Kaiser x Yubel)

I… I don’t know. I did joke about a Ryo/Yubel/Judai/Johan OT4 but… more for every other pairing in the ship than this one. I don’t know, I can’t really give an opinion on this one right now I guess.

Firewallshipping (O’Brien x Judai)

I’m surprised this wasn’t Yusaku and Ryoken’s ship name honestly. Anyways, what I said in the Jim/O’Brien/Judai section stands. Can’t get into this ship due to my disinterest in O’Brien.

Foodshipping (Judai x Hayato)

Like it platonically, can’t see it romantically though.

Foolshipping (Saiou x Judai)

Arc V’s Foolshipping was funnier. This one’s really not my thing because I honestly just don't like Saiou much. I find him mostly boring and I don't see anything between him and Judai. 

Fopshipping (Fubuki x Manjome x Edo)

I will discuss/have discussed the Manjome parts of this ship so for now I’ll just say that I have no idea how Fubuki and Edo would interact but I hope it’s funny.

Forgottenshipping (Misawa x Hayato)

…okay the ship name sold me on this. The two most forgotten major boys in GX as a pairing: they can bond over constantly feeling ignored. Perfection. Screw it, it’s my OTP for both characters now.

Formalshipping (Ryo x Hayato)

I mean… I could see this starting out with Hayato asking Ryo to tutor him or something and through it, they grow close. It could work. Not particularly my thing but could work.

Fossilshipping (Jim Cook x Kenzan)

These two can bond over dinosaurs and their fossils and stuff. That would be pretty cute actually. I’d like it more platonically but it could be a fun ship.

Frozenshipping (Saiou x Fubuki)

Victim of the light of destruction x victim of darkness? I could see that working after season 2 actually.

Furryshipping (Johan x Hayato)

Very unfortunate ship name. I can’t get into this one.

Fusionshipping (Ryo x Judai)

I like that Judai loses to Ryo. I like how Judai reveals Ryo’s biggest flaw: his belief that he’s already achieved perfection and can’t improve. Ryo also cares quite a bit about Judai, choosing to duel him as his graduation duel and later dedicating his final words to Judai rather than his own brother. They’re also two very opposing personalities that can play off each other well and they both suffered traumatic losses in season 2. I grew to really love this ship during my recent GX rewatch, it might be my third favourite GX ship overall. It’s just really cute to me.

Geniusshipping (Misawa x Ryo)

Not my thing.

Glareshipping (Ryo x Junko)

I think Junko may have had a crush on him? It wouldn’t surprise me. I can’t see Ryo requiting that though.

Gloryshipping (Ryo x Fubuki x Edo)

I kind of feel like any rapport these characters may have would fall apart when Fubuki finds out that Edo indirectly lead to Ryo having his downfall. So I’m not into this one.

Glowshipping (O’Brien x Johan)

Not my thing. Johan has more interesting ships.

Goblinshipping (Kohara x Ohara)

For one off characters, I actually really like these two and their rapport with each other. I don’t know if I particularly ship it romantically, but I can certainly see it

Grassshipping (Yusuke x Sho)

This just feels way too random for me. What would they even talk about? Touching grass?

Greyshipping (Darkness x Saiou)

Okay, this one’s just hilarious. When I said I like ships with opposing personalities, I didn’t exactly mean THIS opposing, but I enjoy it nonetheless.

Groupieshipping (Junko x Momoe)

Yeah sure whatever.

Guardshipping (O’Brien x Kenzan)

Not my thing.

Habitshipping (Fubuki x Judai x Manjome)

Fubuki and Manjome would be the dumbasses of this relationship, you cannot convince me otherwise. I know you all think of Judai as a dumbass, and he certainly can be hyperactive and reckless but Fubuki and Manjome, especially when they are together, share exactly one brain cell that only produces a non simping or duelling related thought once in a blue moon. Judai is the only one preventing them from jumping off a cliff. That being said, all three of them are dumbasses. Yes. Judai is just the designated driver when the other two go off and get drunk at a party. So I enjoy this dynamic.

Hangmanshipping (Saiou x Manjome x Judai)

Yet another dynamic I feel like Judai would just look at with concern based on the events of season 2. Very not my thing.

Harmshipping (Saiou x Yubel)

There’s two directions this could go: either they meet pre-Judai and Saiou realises that Yubel is sick with light of destruction disease and they team up against Judai. Or they meet post Judai and Yubel roasts Saiou. Either way, it’s funny and I approve.

Hasteshipping (Fubuki x Manjome x Misawa)

Fubuki and Manjome have a pretty established relationship in canon but I don’t really see Misawa adding to that? So not particularly my thing.

Hazeshipping (Darkness x Ryo x Judai)

Can’t really see this one since Judai straight up murdered Darkness.

Heroshipping (Edo x Judai)

Well Judai canonically called him cute and also they both use hero decks. They’ve got history and something to bond over and a competitive streak between them and even one-sided attraction, however fleeting or offhand it was for Judai. I can get behind this.

Hornetshipping (Misawa x Manjome)

These two feel like they’re only in the same friend group, or friend group adjacent, because of Judai. Their duel ended up getting Manjome kicked out of a the school for a while, I don’t feel like Manjome thinks of him all that fondly.

Hustleshipping (Chronos x Titan)

Titan was just a one off though he and Chronos had that one funny scene where Titan prevents him from seeing his back… it makes sense in context. Not my thing since he’s just a one off though.

Idolshipping (Ryo x Fubuki)

This one’s pretty fun. They’ve got very opposing personalities and lots of history and interactions in canon to back it up so I’m pretty on board with them as a ship even if it’s not my go-to.

Impassiveshipping (O’Brien x Ryo)

I can’t remember these two even interacting and they seem like they’d be way too stoic with each other. Not my thing.

Infernoshipping (Darkness x Fubuki)

This canonically has the narrative of being something toxic that Fubuki is struggling to pull away from and is repeatedly relapsing into so that’s really the only way I could see this as a ship? So definitely not something to romanticise. Yikes.

Influenceshipping (Saiou x Misawa x Edo)

Saiou’s a little too old for Edo in my mind and I don’t care for Misawa with either of them so I can’t get into this.

Insecurityshipping (Chronos x Napoleon x Kabayama)

More of the teachers. I’m not sure what mister Ra Yellow would add to this dynamic in all honesty so I guess I’m just neutral to this?

Jarshipping (Cobra x Yubel)

Can't really see this one since Yubel murdered him the second they could.

Jewelshipping (Manjome x Johan)

Little ray of sunshine Johan with emo boy Manjome I can definitely see, especially alongside Rival and Spirit. So this is a good one.

Joyfulshipping (Fubuki x Judai x Johan)

That’s a very fitting name since all three of these characters fall under the “saddest people smile the brightest” category. I love Judai/Johan. I can kind of see Judai/Fubuki and don’t know how Johan and Fubuki would interact. They could get along for Judai’s sake though.

Judgementshipping (Gravekeeper’s Leader x Sara)

Hard no. He holds way too much power over her and abuses that power by slapping her across the face. Bad.

Jurassicshipping (Kenzan x Sho)

Another one I got into during my rewatch. It’s a fun one, especially post-canon where they no longer have Judai to fight over and can realise “oh wait, you’re kind of cool actually.” Or even better: they liked each other the whole time and were garbage at expressing it. Great ship and stuff.

Keyshipping (Saiou x Judai x Edo)

Did I do this one already? I’m not sure. Don’t really care for either of them with Saiou though. Do love Judai/Edo but Saiou doesn’t add much to the dynamic for me.

Kiiroshipping (Kenzan x Misawa x Sho)

So… the three Ra Yellows of season 3? They were roommates and thus probably saw each other a lot that season before Misawa ran off. So… I can see where it comes from. Not sure what Misawa would add to the dynamic though.

Killshipping (Ryo x Johan x Yubel)

Part of my OT4. I think I’ve mostly covered my thoughts on these dynamics though, apart from Ryo/Johan which I’ll get to.

Koalashipping (Hayato x Sho)

These two seem more like brothers honestly.

Lateshipping (Yusuke x Yubel)

I mean I guess if Judai were with both of them I could see this making some sense. Otherwise it just feels too random.

Leftshipping (Darkness x Ryo)

This is just normal Ryo so it’s not a funny meme in my head, it’s just kind of sad.

Lithographshipping (Samejima x Pegasus)

They’re both garbage humans so I can totally understand this and get behind it.

Literateshipping (Fubuki x Jim Cook)

Another pair that I don’t think interacted in any substantial way So I can’t really see what dynamic they would have.

Lustfulshipping (Fubuki x Yubel)

This name and its implications are funny so it gets a thumbs up from me. I don’t think I need to explain why.

Majesticshipping (Ryo x Manjome)

I am… entirely unsure of this ship. I can’t remember any of their canon interactions so I have no idea how they’d interact. On the otter hand though, I’m not openly opposed to it. So… it's a maybe I guess?

Maskshipping (Fubuki x Yusuke)

YES. This is my favourite pairing for both of these characters honestly. Fubuki’s undying faith in him, coupled with his upbeat personality to contrast Yusuke’s reserved pessimism makes for such a fun dynamic. I love them so very much.

Meltshipping (O’Brien x Edo)

Well… they could bond over having dead parent trauma I guess. Not sure what else to grasp onto with this though so it’s not my thing.

Messengershipping (Saiou x Yusuke)

They are both former villains but I don’t really like Saiou so this isn’t my thing.

Mirroredshipping (Edo x Mizuchi)

Not my thing.

Mockshipping (Edo x Misawa)

Not my thing. Edo canonically thinks pretty poorly of Misawa honestly.

Nightshipping (Darkness x Camula)

Yes! What better partner for a vampire who feels safest in the darkness than Darkness himself! I have no complaints, this ship makes perfect sense.

Nihilityshipping (Darkness x Judai x Yubel)

No. Give Yubel back. They want to go back to Judai. DO NOT SEPARATE THEM.

Nocturnalshipping (Darkness x Fubuki x Manjome)

Really wish this was called Darkstormshipping since it’s Darkness x Stormshipping but oh well. The only way I can picture this is an AU where Manjome was also taken over by darkness and he and Fubuki go crazy together which sounds pretty fun. I’m down.

Northshipping (Edogara x Manjoume)

This is the gang leader guy at the North academy that Manjome beat. Honestly I don’t think Manjome has even spared this guy a passing thought since he returned back to Duel Academy so this one’s a nah.

Obeliskshipping (Chronos x Emi Ayukawa)

Not my thing.

Obsidianshipping (Fubuki x Manjome x Johan)

Not sure what Johan would add to this dynamic? But I do love him and I love Stormshipping so I can kinda see it.

Ojamashipping (Ojama Black x Ojama Green x Ojama Yellow)

They’re brothers so no.

Orangeshipping/Tutorshipping (Misawa x Judai)

Same ship, it just goes by two names apparently. Honestly Tutorshipping is better since it sticks out more. As for the ship itself, Misawa’s unique dialogue in Duel Links when Judai beats him is… pretty gay. I can see Misawa liking him easily, his dedication to beating Judai can certainly be read that way and I do enjoy a good rival ship. I like this one, just not as much as Judai’s other ships.

Orichalcumshipping (Jim Cook x O’Brien)

I can easily see this one after everything they went through together in season 3. They’re from different schools (I think) so it would likely be a long distance relationship and as someone in a long distance relationship, I relate pretty strongly. I dig this one.

Outbackshipping (O’Brien x Hayato)

Not as good as either of them with Jim. Could be fun in a polyship maybe though so I won’t dismiss this one entirely.

Outcastshipping (Yusuke x Edo)

Well… they’ve got the outcast thing in common, it’s right there in the name, and they were also both underlings to a greater evil. They could bond over that I suppose. Yusuke is prolly a bit old for him though so not my thing.

Peepershipping (Jim Cook x Yubel)

…why is it called that?

Why is that the ship name?

I’m concerned.

Anyways, I don’t ship it because I can’t picture a dynamic between them.

Personnelshipping (Samejima x Chronos x Tome)

So… the principal and his wife with that one cringe fail teacher. Nah.

Playshipping (Saiou x Gin)

This is the guy Saiou viciously punished for disobedience whom we never saw again… yeah can’t really ship it personally.

Portalshipping (Ryo x Judai x Johan)

Yes, I’m so very down for this one. Judai and Johan should absolutely induct big scary Kaiser Ryo into their relationship and attempt to fluster the crap out of him as he sits there more confused than flustered. That would be great.

Possessshipping (Judai x Johan x Yubel)

I have… sort of written this one. Multiple times, I’ve written Judai dating both Judai and Johan in a polyamorous situation but I haven’t written Johan/Yubel in a non-platonic context. So I love this as a vee and potentially like it as a throuple, though I wouldn’t know for sure. I like it in theory, but I'm not sure about it in practice. For now at least.

Primaryshipping (Judai x Manjome x Misawa)

One student of each dorm in a polyship sounds great not gonna lie. Destroy the elitism bullshit!

Principalshipping (Samejima x Chronos x Napoleon)

Huh. These three were all principal at one point weren’t they? Disapprove because Chronos gets character development later that makes him too good for these guys.

Prizeshipping (Samejima x Tome)

These two are canonically married aren’t they? Well you know what? They’re annoying so fuck this ship. /hj

Professorshipping (Chronos x Daitokuji x Kabayama)

Sure. The leaders of each dorm colour joining together in harmony and putting an end to Duel Academia’s elitism would be ideal. I ship it.

Proposalshipping (Abidos x Judai)

For a one off character and pairing, this is actually pretty cute and fun. I like how Judai calls him “your majesty” the whole time yet simultaneously treats him way more casually than you probably should treat a royal. And yet that’s exactly what Abidos ended up needing and liking. It’s cute, I love their duel and it’s a fun idea. I just admittedly prefer other ships.

Proshipping (Ryo x Edo)

I considered Ryo/Edo really briefly when first watching GX but uh… there’s a lot of unaddressed baggage between them and they’re a little far apart in age and places in life so it never really stuck with me.

Proveshipping (Edo x Hayato)

They both have daddy issues but it’s completely different breeds of daddy issues so I’m not sure how this would work.

Purpleshipping (Daitokuji x Chronos)

Chronos hates cats and Daitokuji is clearly a cat person with a cat so this definitely wouldn’t work out. Could be funny though.

Pyriteshipping (Ryo x Edo x Johan)

All three of these characters I ship more with Judai than with each other. That said, while Ryo/Edo is kind of a weird one for me, I can see both of the Johan ships here so it’s still a decent combination. I’d take it.

Quipshipping (Manjome x Kenzan x Sho)

The way I picture this is Manjome munching popcorn while Kenzan and Sho fight. Sounds pretty dysfunctional but also funny so I’m down for it.

Quizshipping (Judai x Tsugio)

I think I know exactly who that character is without looking it up just based on the ship name. But just to be sure.

*One Opera search later*

Yup. This was a one off duel but a really fun memorable one for a guy like me who loves game shows. Not my go to but I’m glad it exists and that it has this name.

Reapershipping (Juudai x Tachibana)

Another one off character, and one I don’t remember so I have no interest in this ship.

Rebirthshipping (Amnael x Daitokuji)

This is just Daitokuji with himself so nope.

Refinementshipping (Jim Cook x Misawa)

I don’t see the connection.

Reflectionshipping (Mizuchi x Mirror Mizuchi)

Again with the selfcest. No thanks.

Reflectorshipping (Darkness x Fubuki x Judai)

Ah yes. Judai murdered their lover. May the Darkness demon rest in pieces.

Can’t get into this ship in any genuine way, but at least it’s funny.

Repayshipping (Judai x Manjome x Yubel)

For Judai, I imagine this would work out just fine but it really does depend on Manjome and Yubel getting along and Manjome… is definitely one to hold a grudge. So I’m not sure about that. Could still work though.

Researchshipping (Yusuke x Misawa)

They’ve never met and I can’t really see a situation where they would. Not my thing.

Retconshipping (Darkness x Yusuke)

This would definitely explain some things about season 4. /jjj

Not my thing though.

Retireshipping (Edo x Manjome x Judai)

Pre season 4 or maybe even post canon, this is a fun combination of Judai and two of his rivals. Considering season 4 though, Edo is Manjome’s boss which I’ve mentioned is uncomfortable. Like I said earlier, if Manjome quit and took one of those other offers, it might be fine. So I’m mixed on this one.

Reunionshipping (Supreme King x Yubel)

Gonna actually be interpreting this as Judai and Yubel’s past lives. I don’t know if that’s actually what it is but a lot of these ship names don’t seem to be used nowadays and I’m using them more for organisation purposes at this point. Plus I just want to talk about Judai and Yubel’s past lives. We don’t know much about them, as we only see the one flashback but in that flashback, Yubel is willing to endure a horrific looking process and take on the form of a monster just to protect Judai. Meanwhile, Judai didn’t want them to hurt themself to protect him but after the fact, vows to love them forever. That’s just the right amount of touching and tragic for me and I really wish we saw more of these past lives. Maybe if the whole season had Judai having flashbacks to this past life and that scene in the season 3 finale was actually just the reveal that the person he was seeing the whole time was Yubel? I think that would’ve solved the problem people have of that decision of Judai’s being rushed. I never had a problem with it personally but this would have been better I admit. Anyways, I dig this ship.

Revealshipping (Edo x Sho)

Don’t see the connection here.

Rhymeshipping (Manjome x Junko)

I honestly always mix up Asuka’s two friends whose only interest is making sure GX doesn’t pass the bechdel test. I think Junko had a crush on Manjome though? If she did, then sure this ship makes sense.

Rivalshipping (Manjome x Judai)

Yeah, I like this one. Always enjoyed their dynamic after Manjome joined Slifer Red. It’s a fun one, though I’ll admit I prefer Fusion, Spirit, and Soul.

Rockyshipping (Jim Cook x Judai x Johan)

I love this one. These three are all the same breed of dork and canonically hit it off well so I’m very supportive of them as a throuple. It’s silly and cute and sweet.

Ruinshipping (Darkness x Light of Destruction)

I agree. These two should stop fighting and just kiss. For the good of the universe of course.

Sacrificeshipping (Amon x Echo)

This is a plotpoint: Echo repeatedly says how much she loves him, it’s pretty much her whole motivation, and Amon at the very least claims he loves her, because sacrificing a person he loves was the requirement to control Exodia. That being said, they are also very much intended to be an abusive relationship. Amon is intended to be selfishly using Echo’s love to benefit himself. It’s twisted and horrible and exactly why I like Amon as a villain: he’s irredeemably selfish and borderline sociopathic and all of that leads to a very interesting villain to root against. I think the way he plays off and contrasts with Yubel in their duel is especially fascinating and makes Yubel almost seem sympathetic by comparison, which is definitely important to set up. So I like this pairing’s inclusion in GX. I think it makes the story and Amon’s character stronger because of the fact that it is a toxic relationship. I would never genuinely ship it but I’m glad it was included in the series.

Sakoshipping (Winged Kuriboh x Ojama Yellow)

No thanks. Winged Kuriboh deserves better.

Saviourshipping (Jim Cook x Judai)

I agree. They hit it off well and Jim was even willing to sacrifice himself in an attempt to bring Judai back from the darkness that had consumed his heart, something he couldn’t do but O’Brien followed through with. I prefer it platonically but I can see it romantically.

Scepticalshipping (Manjome x Yubel)

Can’t see this working out on its own. Manjome would definitely hold too much of a grudge against Yubel to even consider this.

Seasonshipping (Yusuke x Edo x Johan)

This seems a little… random but I’m not against it. I love all three characters so seeing them interact would be nice.

Sempaishipping (Judai x Sorano)

I see more of a connection between Sorano and Kenzan though I’m not super into either with him being so minor.

Serveshipping (Saiou x Manjome x Edo)

Power imbalances everywhere with this one. Yikes no.

Sevenshipping (Darkness x Amnael x Don Zaloog x Titan x Abidos x Taniya x Camilla)

So basically the Seven Stars, with Darkness instead of Fubuki, all in a polycule? That’s funny as a crackship but definitely wouldn’t work out.

Severshipping (Fubuki x Yusuke x Judai)

Love Yusuke/Fubuki, as I mentioned, and I adore Judai though him with them are admittedly some of Judai’s weaker ships. I could still get into it though. Decent ship.

Shadowshipping (Ryo x Yusuke)

They were implied to be friends before canon and while we never got to see them interact in modern day, I can still see this ship. Having not read or seen any fanwork of them, the way I picture their potential dynamic is Yusuke’s sensitivity bringing out Ryo’s softer side which sounds really cute. I dig.

Shakeshipping (Fubuki x Misawa)

Not sure these two ever interacted? Though it’s definitely possible with how many episodes there are. Still don’t really see it though.

Shallowshipping (Fubuki x Momoe)

It would not surprise me if Momoe liked Fubuki. Her… best friend’s brother.

…I’m surprised that PMV doesn’t exist with either of Asuka’s friends with Fubuki. Don’t care for this ship though.

Shockshipping (Makoto x Sho)

No, Makoto damn near killed Sho’s brother a second time.

Showbizshipping (Fubuki x Edo)

Because Edo is a pro duellist and Fubuki has the attitude of a pro duellist? Yeah, I can actually see this one. Fubuki would be overly theatrical and get on Edo’s nerves which would be funny.

Shunshipping (Manjome x Misawa x Edo)

Can’t believe Arc V stole a name from a GX ship. Smh. /j

Manjome has duelled both of them but I still can’t really see this one.

Sidekickshipping (Kenzan x Hayato)

They’ve never met and just sort of fulfil similar roles in Judai’s friend group. At least that’s how I felt about it. It very much felt like Kenzan was replacing Hayato. Not my thing.

Singularshipping (O’Brien x Misawa)

They do both have calculating personalities but that’s about the only connection I can see. Plus I prefer ships with opposing personalities so this isn’t really my thing.

Smoochshipping (Sho x Dark Magician Girl)

This is the worst pairing that I have been presented with in this list, apart from the ones I disqualified. It’s fine when he’s got a one-sided crush but making it seem like he has a chance with this spirit he can’t even see feels like pure Dark Magician Girl fanservice which I have always found kind of creepy.

Snootyshipping (Ryo x Manjome x Edo)

They are all indeed snooty bitches. I know I have my problems with Manjome/Edo, but I’m actually down for this snooty throuple.

Soldiershipping (O’Brien x Jim Cook x Kenzan)

I like O’Brien/Jim but I don’t see what Kenzan even has to do with either of them?

Soulshipping (Yubel x Judai)

I may just be the biggest defender of this pairing and plot point on the planet. It’s definitely canon from Yubel’s end in the sub and at first, yeah, it seems extremely fucked up. Yubel seems almost delusional for the vast majority of season 3. The moment where it’s shown that they were in love in their past lives however made it click for me. Suddenly everything made sense to me and Yubel’s actions, which were also at least somewhat influenced by the Light of Destruction, were put into a different, more understandable light. It made sense to me. Reincarnation is something I genuinely believe in. This wasn’t some fantasy justification for Judai suddenly returning Yubel’s love, it felt real and genuine. Of course Judai has feelings for Yubel after memories of his past life returned to him: he isn’t just learning something he had no knowledge of. The way I saw it, all of those feelings and experiences from his past life were rushing back and hitting him all at once in that scene so it made perfect sense to me that he would choose to fuse their souls together. Yubel sacrificed something for him in their past lives and Judai loved them so much that he wanted to do the same to help them. Yubel was being tormented by the light of destruction. The strength of Judai’s feelings as expressed by his past life convinces me that he would absolutely want to put an end to Yubel’s torment, no matter what happened to him, just as Yubel did in their past lives. I get that to some people it feels rushed, I really do, and more could have been done to build it up without giving away this twist. However, the narrative gave me just enough for me to believe that Judai and Yubel’s love was genuine and powerful. It’s a beautiful scene to me. It shows love in its most powerful, most painful form and shows Judai’s growth excellently. I love this pairing and I always will, no matter what anyone says.

Spectrumshipping (Fubuki x Johan)

This one’s alright. I can’t remember them interacting on any level but I can still see it working out.

Spinshipping (Saiou x Johan)

I don’t like Saiou much in general so I don’t see any appeal of this ship.

Spiritshipping (Johan x Judai)

My… either second favourite or tied for favourite ship in GX. I have less of a personal connection to Spirit than I do Soul (though that being said the Spirit/Soul fic I wrote was what made me realise I’m polyamorous) but Spirit does have more moments between the two characters. They’re really about even for me. I love Judai and Johan’s interactions and bond in season 3 and 4. They’re very cute and sweet and get along really well. I love them.

Spotlightshipping (Fubuki x Judai x Edo)

Take what I said about Fubuki/Edo and add Judai. I love Judai. He makes everything he’s in a million times better so he makes this ship better too.

Squealshipping (Fubuki x Junko)

Same as Fubuki/Momoe. Wouldn’t care for it but it wouldn’t surprise me or even upset me.

Staffshipping (Daitokuji x Emi)

Don’t see the appeal.

Startershipping (Winged Kuriboh x Ruby Carbuncle)

Enemies to loves 100k slow burn startershipping fic when? This sounds so damn funny. I’m down.

Stormshipping (Fubuki x Manjome)

Honestly the first time I saw that episode where Fubuki gives Manjome advice on how to seduce Asuka or whatever, I remember saying out loud, “I think I’d rather ship these two.”

And to this day, I still do. It’s cute, they spend a lot of time together and seem like at the very least good friends. The “master” thing is a little weird but it’s funny so it gets a pass.

Strengthshipping (Saiou x Kenzan)

Saiou with the one guy who couldn’t be brainwashed into joining his cult? That would be kinda funny.

Stridentshipping (Kenzan x Ryo)

Don’t see this one since Ryo had already graduated by the time Kenzan was introduced.

Sturdyshipping (Kenzan x Misawa x Tania)

But. But why though? No.

Superiorshipping (Edo x Johan)

Yeah sure why not? There’s potential with this dynamic, partially through Judai, but also their connections with their cards.

Sweetshipping (Sho x Momoe)

I feel like this one is a big no for me since one of their only interactions is in the episode where Momoe, Junko, and Asuka all accuse him of being a pervert for an honestly justifiable reason. So nope.

Swoonshipping (Edo x Momoe)

It wouldn’t surprise me if she called him cute, Judai called Edo cute after all. It’s not enough basis for a ship for me though.

Tchotchkeshipping (Trueman x Pegasus)

Well they are both villains. Former villain in Pegasus’s case though and they have entirely different motives so I can’t really see this one.

Teachershipping (Samejima x Chronos)

I get where this comes from but I’m too far into my “hating the principal as a meme” joke to get into this, especially since Chronos improves overtime and principal guy just gets worse. Also, principal guy is his boss so there’s a clear power imbalance.

Tealshipping (Ryo x Johan)

This one I actually got into kinda recently. I don’t remember how, I think it was just from seeing posts of it on Tumblr randomly and thinking it was cute. Because it is. It’s big stoic emo Ryo thinking the dorky sweet creature that is Johan is cute. Opposites attract ships are cute to me dang it.

Tempshipping (Chronos x Daitokuji x Napoleon)

Daitokuji was very dead by the time Napoleon first appeared in the show so I can’t really see this one.

Tennisshipping (Mitsuru x Judai)

I hate Mitsuru’s guts though I admit it would’ve been both funny and horrifying if he pulled an Alito after his duel with Judai and jumped ship from crushing on Asuka to crushing on Judai.

Tetranshipping (Judai x Gin)

“For a white, you’re a pretty interesting guy.” That’s the only thing I remember and not gonna lie, it’s a pretty solid foundation. If only Gin hadn’t fuckin died.

Thirdshipping (Martin x Rei)

I like this one. Their interactions in canon are minimal but enough to convince me that they’re friends. They’re both so much younger than everyone else at the school (or at least I assumed that was the case with Martin) so I think it’s sweet that they have each other. Also they were friends in my trans Rei fanfic and I can’t help it.

Thoughtfulshipping (Misawa x Sho)

Sho kinda bullies him in season 2 which is what makes him eventually turn to the Society of Light so I can’t see this one at all.

Thundershipping (Manjoume White Thunder x Manjoume)

Manjome: *sees his brainwashed self*

Also Manjome: God I am so hot.

Yeah, that sounds like the cringe-fail Manjome I know. Still don’t like the ship though :P

Thwartshipping (Darkness x Saiou x Judai)

The harsh darkness and light of destruction fighting over the gentle darkness boy. That sure is something. Not my thing but funny.

Tigershipping (Misawa x Tania)

Oh jeez here we go. Never thought I’d tell this story.

The first time I watched GX and saw Misawa adamantly refusing the idea of romantic love, my first reaction was to headcanon him as aromantic. So… you can imagine my disappointment when he started randomly falling for Tania the more she flirted with him. Now, obviously, headcanons like that for me aren’t that serious, especially the aromantic ones. I headcanoned both GX Ryo and Zexal Rio as ace/aro for a while before going back on the aromantic part, likely because I’m not aro myself. Believe me, my problem with this ship isn’t a short-lived headcanon being debunked: it’s the fact that the first time I saw GX, I assumed she was way older than him. She looks like she’s in her 30s and Misawa is irrefutably a minor. Tania is a huge creep if she actually is that old. The fandom seems to disagree with me on that though and assume Tania is younger since this is a fairly popular ship. And I don’t think Tania’s age is ever mentioned so if that’s how you interpret it, that’s fine. I just can’t agree.

Toastshipping (Misawa x Johan)

I could kind of see it? I don’t remember them interacting but Johan can get along with just about anyone so most of his ships feel probable in my mind.

Toppleshipping (O’Brien x Yusuke)

Can’t see this one after all the shit Trueman, Yusuke’s… comrade(?) did to O’Brien.

Topshipping (Ryo x Fubuki x Judai)

…why is it called that? Whatever, I like all these individual ships so slapping them together sounds good to me. I dig it and stuff.

Traitorshipping (Saiou x Manjome)

Oh jeez the power imbalance with this one is horrendous. It could never feasibly be a healthy relationship. So I can't get into it.

Tremorshipping (Saiou x Sho)

This also sounds rather imbalanced, though maybe not quite as drastically depending on how you look at it? Still don’t like it.

Triangleshipping (Pegasus x Chronos x Napoleon)

Shoulda called it Threewayshipping /j

Not my thing though.

Truemanshipping (Trueman x Trueman Clones)

Okay I know I said no selfcest shipping but uh… it’s fine as a crack ship. This is a crack ship that I can get behind because it’s funny.

Twilightshipping (Judai x Dark Magician Girl)

Absolutely not. I hate shipping Dark Magician Girl, yes that includes Mana, with anyone.

Twitchshipping (Darkness x Judai)

Nope, that’s just a demon Judai killed.

Undeadshipping (Abidos x Camula)

Hey Abidos was at least somewhat kind-hearted. Camula though was just pure evil. So I don’t see how this would work.

Unfathomableshipping (Ryo x Fubuki x Sara)

Well that’s an incredibly accurate ship name because where the hell did this come from? That one-off line? That implied nothing about Ryo so this is just confusing.

Unmaskshipping (Judai x Ohara x Kohara)

I like Kohara and Ohara but more so with each other than with Judai. Judai has much stronger relationships with others that are more fun to ship. Not a bad ship, I just have other preferences is all.

Vanillashipping (Saiou x Ryo)

…I’m really really really really sorry, I truly am but I have to say it:

These two seem like anything BUT vanilla.

…and unfortunately, out of every Saiou ship, that means it has the most appeal to me, even if just in a stupid memey way.

Vertigoshipping (Fubuki x Junko x Momoe)

Shipping Asuka’s two female friends with her brother. Sure what could possibly go wrong?

Volcanoshipping (Darkness x O’Brien)

No. After how badly Darkness’s lackey screwed with O’Brien in their duel, this is a hard no.

Voltageshipping (Jinzo x Judai)

No, Judai deserves better than someone who tried to kill him.

Wallabyshipping (Jim Cook x Sho)

Nah, not my thing.

Waxshipping (O’Brien x Fubuki)

Don’t really see the connection here?

Wingshipping (Avian x Burstinatrix)

I mean admittedly, I would see this one if not for the Rei introduction episode where Avian and Sparkman berate themselves for falling for a girl.

Woeshipping (Fubuki x Yusuke x Manjome)

Yusuke having two cringe fail boyfriends who cringe fail date each other and him is pretty peak not gonna lie. I love it.

Yellowshipping (Kenzan x Misawa)

Honestly outside of sharing a dorm, they really don’t have anything in common? So this ship doesn’t particularly interest me.

Zooshipping (Fubuki x Judai)

Still really wanna know the story behind this ship name. We’re ending with a good ship in my eyes though. I like this one.

And now since I covered quite a few ships, here are my top 5 favourites:

#5 Jurassicshipping

#4 Fusionshipping

#3 Maskshipping & Stormshipping

#2 Spiritshipping

#1 Soulshipping

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7 12 and 21 for edo phoenix perhaps? :3

hehe yay

7. What's something the fandom does when it comes to this character that you like?

I don't look for a lot of stuff on him but... I really like when I see people use very different character to serve as his trauma-processor? Like Judai and a few others are classics but when I see development on his dynamic with Echo, or him hanging out with Johan, it's fun like. He has very unique dynamics with many characters so I'm glad it's a bit exploited.

Also i really like that everyone agrees schmaden schmuki is in top5 yugioh moment. I really want to make a compilation across languages someday.

12. What's a headcanon you have for this character?

His father was huge into nerd non-video games, board games, rpgs, tabletop games, just all kinda stuff. He's a tcg designer after all. So this kinda of highly nerdy stuff is a deep part of Edo's childhood and connection to his father (and i have my little general GX AU where they're practically a group of board game nerds I can place them on the rpg-board games-figurine trium virat it fits every character so well).

BUT he's more particularly into figurine stuff. As in Warhammer. Listen Warhammer is prime smart-ass edgy nerd with lots of money to spend hobby. He spends hours painting each of his mini and he has lore for each unit. Has very expensive table and decor and somehow look down on players (marufujis basically) who have more homemade stuff. He won't play against you if you don't know the exact timeline of war between X and Y faction. He's that kinda guy.

21. If you're a fic writer and have written for this character, what's your favorite thing to do when you're writing for this character? What's something you don't like?

Most fun and embarassing Edo writing moment to me is when I get to the part where he thinks how much he loves Saiou and like. it's all projection. Half of my love toward my friends half of my love toward Saiou. He's so fun to write for real i can spend an hour describind Saiou's hair and yeah it's in-character. Also I love showing bits of his issues poke out here and there. Like being a little scared of opening door.

For the part I don't like... I guess when I need to write him be a bit of an asshole to others? It's a bit hard writing characters being mean but it's kind of necessary for pre/early-s2 Edo.

[saint-bestial]

∘✧ 9 people you’d like to get to know better ✧∘

Tagged by @skiel-infinity

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1. Three ships: shivshipping (sylvester x kiryu) it owns my life forever and ever idc if it's my oc x canon it counts to me. they are the train wreck i constantly play over and over in my head. and then toolshipping (bruno x yusei) is probably my favorite canon x canon ship. they're so cute and tragic. finally destinyshipping (edo x saiou) genuinely such a good ship i barely see anyone talking about. their history kinda fucked me up while watching gx ngl.

2. First ever ship: i do not remember lmao. the furthest back i can remember is aztecshipping (yuma x iii) i can distinctly remember doing aztec rp with my friend on minecraft many many years ago. before that i have no clue. i don't think i shipped much of anything prior to that. i don't ship very often in general lol

3. Last song: elysium by invert animate. i really like without a whisper off the same album (heavener) so i decided to listen to it in its entirety last night.

4. Last movie: grave of the fireflies iirc. very fucking sad but good.

5. Currently reading: nothing rn i just finished we have always lived in the castle by shirley jackson the other day. it definitely took a bit to hook me but it was worth it. very much a ghost story/local folktale prequel type book. i also finished revelator by daryl gregory recently and i would totally recommend it if you like horror and southern gothic. i might start if it bleeds by stephen king soon or one of the other books i have lying around.

6. Currently watching: again nothing rn 😭 i finished fullmetal alchemist brotherhood a while ago and i'm not really ready to take anything else in yet. i want to watch the 2003 version but no idea when i'll get around to it.

7. Currently consuming: minecraft videos and video essays lmao.

8. Currently craving: salmon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9. People to Tag: i'm always so shy about tagging people in stuff like this so anyone is free to fill this out and tag me to show me if you want <3

[higuchimon]

[fanfic] Rigors of Choice

Edo took a break from his training, setting himself into one of the most comfortabl chairs and sipping at a cup of his favorite tea.  Everything seemed quiet for the moment.  He didn't doubt that something would happen to stir events up again, but for now, he enjoyed the rest.  He wondered who he would duel once the Pro League season started up again.  There were so many options.  He looked forward to another battle against Manjoume Jun, and once Marufuji Ryou got back on his feet - well, that would be interesting.

He considered various strategies he could use against them and others, planning what might happen.  It would all depend on what lay in the future and for now, he enjoyed the pleasure of not knowing.

His phone rang.  Edo's lips quirked for a moment before he answered. He knew who it would be, since very few people had that particular number, and Ryou was too busy healing and dealing with Fujiwara Yuusuke to give him a call.  He allowed it just two rings before answering.

"Hello, Saiou,"  he murmured, knowing the cadence of that breath before a word was spoken. "What can I do for you?"  He wondered exactly what it was Saiou wanted.  He hoped everything was all right.

"I - I  have a question,"  Saiou said at last, his voice faltering. Edo tensed.  He didn't like the idea of Saiou being in trouble of any sort.

"What is it?" 

Saiou hesitated again before speaking.  "What is my favorite snack?"

Edo blinked a few times.  Of all the questions in the world, he'd never expected to hear that.  "Excuse me?"

"I don't remember what my favorite snack is,"  Saiou confessed more than a little sheepishly.  "I was thinking about getting one, but - none of them feel right." 

Edo closed his eyes for a few seconds.  Saiou's recovery had been coming along very well but there were times when something just didn't work right.  This seemed to be one of those.  He drew in a silent breath, hoping that Saiou didn't hear him, and spoke.  "I can get there soon."  He knew that he could just tell Saiou what sort of snack he liked, but knew this was a rare chance to see Saiou's face when he had that snack for the not-quite-first time. Plus, he didn’t want to just pick. That wouldn’t help at all.

"All right.  I'm at the apartment."  Saiou told him.  Edo promised again to be there soon, hung up, and told his trainer that he would work late that night.  Then he quickly headed out, trying not to smile too much.  Saiou could sometimes be adorable without even tying to be.

Saiou needed to learn to do this, and it really wouldn’t be that difficult. Perhaps even a touch amusing.  Edo headed up to the apartment and inside, smiling at the sight of Saiou sat in his favorite chair. The former psychic rose to his feet as soon as Edo entered, brightening in the same moment.

Edo's first instinct was just to hug him.  Even when he looked more cheerful, he still looked so lost, as if the weighty concept of choosing a snack was too much for him to bear.  Instead, Edo rested a comforting hand on Saiou's shoulder.  It wasn’t easy given the difference in their heights, but he did it regardless.

"Did you want to go to the store?"  Edo asked quietly.  "Or did you have something else in mind?"  It wouldn't be the first time that Saiou shopped online.  He wasn't exactly afraid of leaving the apartment, but he wasn't good at talking to people these days.  So most of the time he didn't bother and just ordered what he wanted in.

Saiou pressed his lips together for a few heartbeats then straightened up.  "The store.  There's a chocolate store at the end of the block."

Edo had seen it on his trips in and out.  He'd never gone inside, though, having too much of his own work to do.  But he nodded.  "Let's go then."

Truth to tell, he didn't know if Saiou even had a favorite sweet or snack in general. Usually he sampled various teas and whatever it was that Mizuchi made for snacks.  He wondered if he could persuade Saiou to try and make his own snacks eventually.  Something like that might be able to ground him, something Saiou could use drastically.

To begin with, though, the two of them headed downstairs and to the sweet store.  Stepping inside meant entering a place where the scent of chocolate wafted over them like a tidal wave.  Edo had never been too fond of chocolate himself but he could see why it appealed to some people.  He glanced over at Saiou, who stared at all of the offerings as if he truly wanted to take them all and knew that he couldn't.

In many ways, Saiou had to learn how to be a person all over again.  He'd relied on his second sight for so long, never having to make a proper decision because he knew what would happen long before it did, and now that he didn't have that anymore, he had to learn how to work his way through all the options that life had to offer.  Edo wondered if he'd gotten around to picking a favored toothpaste yet. 

"Which one of them really appeal to you?"  He asked, gesturing to all of the wares. Saiou glanced at each of them in turn, worrying at his lip before he he started to walk down the aisles.  He didn't stop for long at any of them, observing.  Edo walked along with him, spying a few chocolates that he knew Saiou had tasted before.  But he didn't seem interested in those, until he stopped by a row of KitKats, in an extremely wide variety of flavors.

"These are interesting,"  he said at last, nodding towards the racks of sweets.  Saiou glanced that way, nodding in agreement, though quite slowly, as if he weren't actually sure he agreed or not.  He took a hesitant step closer. 

"I've had these before,"  he mused, eyes flicking from one brightly wrapped sample to another.  Edo agreed, letting Saiou come to his own conclusions and make up his own mind.  He knew which one he liked, but Saiou needed to make his own choice.  It wouldn't help him in any way to choose for him.

Slowly Saiou reached out for one of the items.  His touch was hesitant at first as he brushed his fingertips across one of the items, then another of them, not picking up anything until he came to one in particular.  His eyes lightened at once.

"I remember this one - I liked it."

Edo checked which one it was - dark matcha KitKats. Saiou had always had a soft spot for KitKats, he'd noticed, and more than once Edo had brought a few over when he'd gone on trips back to the States.  Saiou savored each and every one of them, but he'd always enjoyed these the most.  So now he nodded.

"Is that the one you want right now?"

Saiou hesitated for a few seconds, then pressed his lips together and picked it up.  Then he glanced at Edo, a question clearly visible in those brilliant violet eyes of his. Edo nodded; this was a trip for Saiou and he could do whatever he pleased. Edo’s concern was only that he did do what he wanted.

With that gesture of support, Saiou stepped over to the drink area.  Edo didn't stop himself from smiling.  Saiou learning how to do things because he wanted to do them and not because destiny told him to do it - he knew how it felt.  There was something unutterably thrilling about choices. 

While waiting for Saiou to make his decision there, Edo examined the sweets himself, wondering if he wanted something.  There were so many options and flavors that he only saw in Japan.  He snorted softly at the "Black Thunder" brand - it wasn't Manjoume's, but he'd probably be having them as sponsors sooner or later.  He ended up picking up some salted caramel and went over to select his own drink, pleased to see Saiou now holding a nicely chilled white peach cider.  He'd never quite had the taste for that himself, but he'd seen Saiou enjoy it before.  That meant he still had the same tastes - he just had to remember them all, and be sure he wanted them, instead of being told to eat or drink something because his visions told him that was what he'd eat or drink.

Edo didn't often take breaks from his training, especially for little snacks like this, but this was one time he found himself very glad to have done so.

The End

Notes: I finally have finished GX Rare Pairs Week! Now I can get back to GX Month (and oh, boy, do I have a lot to get caught up on there!)

Saiou has a lot of adjusting to do. But he will have help!

[sacredflamingart]

the fragments of a demon left inside me, is it fiction or reality

(2020 ==> 2008) on a scale of one to “why am i like this,” we have... the “light trio AU”

[x-theskyatdawn-x]

1, 2, 9, 18, 19, and 20 for the ship ask game 👀👀👀

Thank you my sweetie 😘😘😘

1.First ship you remember

I'm trying to remember uhhh 😂 probably from Yu-Gi-Oh I guess? 😂 I remember liking Saiou x Edo haha

2.Your newest ship

Alphen x Shionne 🥺

9.Most angsty ship

There's probably quite a few for this, no surprise there 😂 but Verloren x Eve come to mind because oof ((((:

18.Guilty pleasure ship

No guilty pleasures, I ship what I ship and love it 😤😂

19.Ship that you never expected to ship.

IMAKASA 😂 they came along and stole our hearts 😂

20.Ship that you liked but don’t anymore

I can't think of any 🤔 I guess I just calm down about ships sometimes like *cough* Tododeku *cough* XD

[phoenixenforcer]

@herossoul​ from here [x]

“It sounds like…” Cobalt hues softened and his voice lowered to a whisper. “…you’re trying to convince yourself…rather than me, Judai.” The air was somber between them, and as it was again, Edo was filled with an overwhelming sense of helplessness. He hadn’t been able to do anything for Saiou, his dearest friend, and he had wanted so badly to help Judai back during their time in the Dark World. But even then…what he could do for him was not much. Edo didn’t know how to comfort a person, he hardly knew how to comfort himself. He wracked his brain for times he truly felt at peace—and something that had once given him that was when his father used to hold his hands in his own. Thinking about it now and the warmth that it used to bring him, it made his hand itch with the urge to reach out and take Judai’s own. He wanted Judai to feel that same reassuring warmth. But as much as he wanted to, Edo remained still. His fingers curled against the wood of the bench they were sitting on, fist pressed tightly to his thigh. “You’ve helped my friend, you’ve helped me…let me help you too.” Somehow.

[iyliss]

Saiou would definetely be a healer!! He’d be so happy to help everyone, especially Edo. And I really can’t see anyone who would want to be a healer amongst his own friend so it’s some really needed support.

I don’t think Saiou would have much experience in any video game ever so it will be quite some learning XD Though Edo is more than happy to be able to spend even more time with him like this. And I feel like Saiou could help also by not knowing anything about video games, like he’d be very invested in what Edo only see as typical mmo stuff that he went through for years, when for Saiou it is brand new. But Im scared now if they have to do some important dungeon/boss fight with other, Edo will end up unfocusing all the time because Saiou is being cute right next to him, or only focusing on protecting him x)

(i couldn't find back that post about saiou in ffXIV to answer it so ask instead) Now im imagining Saiou and Edo playing some mmo together! By default ffxiv because you talked about it, i don't know it much but i assume it isn't as different to other ones. I can see Edo being very into this kind of game, being a very good player, maybe playing with a couple friends he made (judai and co) but one day Saiou thinks he'd like to try it out so he guides him around and help him understand the game >w<

Oh sorry about that, I think I might have accidentally deleted the post. 😅

That would be so cute! Yeah, FFXIV is basically the same as other MMO's where you have quests and dungeons you can do and can play different roles. Ed would probably already have a high level character, but when Saiou expresses interest he immediately creates a new character just so he can do all the quests together with Saiou and show him what to do. And of course they play right next to each other so Ed can just look over at his screen and show him what all the different action buttons do. 😄

The class I mentioned, Astrologian, is a healer class and Saiou would probably enjoy being able to help his fellow players like that for a change. Although in game you can't get it until later levels so maybe he'd play a Conjurer before that, which is also a healer. He practices his skills by healing Ed while he kills things on quests. I would imagine he'd probably get confused a lot at first though and forget where to go or what to do next. 😅

[entamewitchlulu]

1, 2, 9,17, 26

1. Talk about the first ship you ever had.

hmmmmmmm…..I honestly think my first ship must have been Ash x Misty in Pokemon, before I really knew what shipping was.  I remember being so upset as a kid when Misty left, and I refused to acknowledge the next few girl characters cause Misty was my favorite and I thought she deserved to be with Ash.

now it’s years later and I’m sitting here like….Misty was kinda uncomfortably mean to him??? and okay i ship her with brock now i’m sorry also ash is bi af and i like him x ritchie now

2. Talk about three of the most important ships throughout your life.

okay, definitely first one that was important was Kyoko x Sayaka from Puella Magi Madoka Magica.  I actually wrote an entire creative nonfiction piece about the two of them and how they helped me not only get over my homophobia, but helped me to form my own sexual and romantic identity.  They were literally the reason that I learned I was queer, and they still hold an incredibly space in my heart all the time, despite the fact that I don’t always talk about them.

the second one that I think was most important in my life was for a similar reason above, which is Edo x Saiou, the first m/m ship I ever fell for.  While KyoSaya was really important to my personal journey, I think Edo x Saiou were important to me for the reasons of pushing forward from the groundwork that KyoSaya laid down.  It was the first time I had seen two boys in a show who just felt right to consider them in a romantic relationship, and while KyoSaya started the ball rolling, I really feel like Edo x Saiou forced me over the hurdle and I had to admit to myself that my feelings of homophobia towards irl people were wrong.

and i guess the third one I’ll talk about is Homura x Madoka cause….lately it’s just been such a comfort ship to me, and I haven’t really talked about it as much since this is a yugioh specific blog, but very recently it’s just resurfaced again and I find that ship does that a LOT; it always comes back every now and then and it’s just a very comforting ship.

9. Do you have many ships that never got together at all?

I can literally count on my fingers the number of ships I have that became actual canon.  Some of them are heavily implied or hinted at in interviews and stuff, but most of them there’s no way it would ever happen.

I’m not really too worked up about it, honestly, part of me would rather none of my ships became canon cause I don’t want to deal with the inevitable ship wars.  I guess it’s really nice to see them actually doing things together as a couple in canon, but most of the time I can tide myself over with fanwork.

17. Talk about a pairing you’ve stopped shipping romantically.

There have actually been quite a few that I was kinda playing around with lately and ultimately decided to discard but…hm.

I guess one that I completely let go of was Anzu x Yami Yugi; I like the idea of it, but in the end it feels kind of one-sided to me, and I really do like that Atem passes on at the end and I don’t want to bring him back (because it gives me a sense of closure that probably belongs in another post), and I just don’t want Anzu to have to pine forever.

26. Have you noticed a pattern in your shipping? Is there a romantic dynamic you’re more drawn to?

Most of my ships are very gentle, sweet, and sort of uncertain ships, where they’re both in love but nervous about going about it, so there are awkward moments of trying to figure each other out, and lots of quiet moments of comforting each other and taking care of each other.  I have quite a bit of range, though, lately, and I’m okay with that :)

thanks for the asks!

[voidfell]

Edo is the funniest guy on the freakin' planet because even tho he does some really shitty and arrogant things he's like 14 years old and so ride or die he didn't even bat an eye when his boyfriend best friend decided to start a cult. He just went "Saiou knows what he's doing. I trust him." and didn't question it further until it was too late and his attempts to course correct got his shit rocked by an eldritch horror. If Saiou told him to jump off a cliff he 100% would no question. Saiou is the only person on the planet holding Edo's leash I'm cackling.

[higuchimon]

[fanfic] Favorite Birthday

Edo shuffled through his mail, tossing most of it into the trash, and setting aside the more interesting bits, such as the inevitable messages from Manjoume and Ryou promising to duel him whenever he had the time. He would have to see to it that he made time for them. They were some of the few people who’d ever been able to give him a genuine challenge.

There was also a small package that didn’t have a return address and was very badly taped together – and when he looked closer, he discovered it didn’t really have his address on it. What it had was his name and Happy Birthday written on it.

For a moment he considered tossing it into the trash as well. Then he carefully opened it. Whoever wrapped it up had only the vaguest ideas of how to actually wrap a package. On the inside, wrapped up in strange leaves that were a deep golden shade, there were three items: a pure white wave plush, a half-dozen sharp-pointed darts, and a plush of Destiny Hero Bloo-D.

He stared at it for a few moments, then smirked. Trust Juudai to figure out something he would like.

He settled the plushes where he could find them later, then settled down on his favorite couch and grabbed his cell phone. A few moments later, a familiar voice spoke in his ear.

“Good afternoon, Edo,” Saiou said, and Edo’s heart beat just that little bit faster at the sound of his voice. “Happy birthday.”

Now those two simple words meant more than all the interesting gifts or duel invitations in the world, just because of who it came from.

“Thanks. Are you ready for tonight?” They’d had this planned for weeks now. Edo always made sure to get his birthday off, no matter what sort of duels were going on in the Pro League. When he’d been younger, he’d just not wanted to deal with anyone on that day. Too many people wanted to offer useless trinkets that he’d throw away and never miss, generic birthday cards that he could find twenty of at the nearest department store, or ‘heartfelt’ sympathies if they somehow knew about his orphan status.

At least DD had never tried any of that. He’d offered Edo a good dinner if he were in the area and if he wasn’t, a pleasant chat on the phone.

Even now, six years after DD’s death, Edo hated to even think about him. He’d have to throw those darts sometime tonight. But first, he had other plans.

“Of course. I look forward to spending time with you,” Saiou told him. Edo wanted to melt at the warmth in his voice. Saiou had always made a point of not making a big deal out of today, which was always what Edo liked the most.

For the last two years, ever since he and Saiou began to date one another, they’d spent this night together, enjoying themselves with a pleasant meal in a favored restaurant, or going on a long walk together, or both. Sometimes they just stayed at one or the other of their homes, enjoying one another's company. It was all that the wanted these days.

“Same here.” Edo cast a quick glance at the time. “I’ll be over shortly.” It was best if he went to Saiou. The last time Saiou attempted to ride the subway, some fool had dared to touch his hair without permission. That was the day they’d learned that Saiou's powers had only gone into remission, not faded away entirely.

Ever since then, Edo refused to let Saiou take public transportation by himself. If he were there, he could make certain that no one else tried to touch what they had no right to.

Though in all truth, he understood why people would want to. Saiou’s hair was glorious, the most beautiful shade of blue that he’d seen in his entire life, and there was so much of it, falling so far down his back in a glistening wave.

Wonder if he’d let me brush it tonight. He would have to ask. Saiou had allowed him to do so before.

Edo hung up after a few more private words between the two o them, then started getting ready for the night. He didn't wear one of his traditional white suits. Tonight he wore a deep teal blue sweater that Saiou had given him a couple of months earlier, along with some jeans. This would go a long way to making sure that he wasn’t recognized while they were out.

It was one of the perks of openly only wearing one type of outfit. If he wore something else, people’s eyes glided right off of him.

Once reedy, he headed to the nearest subway stop, stepping briskly along. One or two people glanced at him, but no one said anything to him about who he might or might not be.

He approached Saiou’s apartment within twenty minutes of leaving his own. Before he knocked, the door opened.

“I have a cup of tea waiting for you,” Saiou told him as he entered. That was just what Edo wanted; it was chilly out there and he needed something to fortify himself before going back out in it.

He settled next to Saiou on the couch, fingers of his left hand resting on Saiou's while he held his cup in his right hand.

How did people who weren’t dating psychics do it?

“Was there anything in particular you wanted to do tonight?” Edo asked, savoring his tea. Truth to tell, he would be just as happy to stay indoors. They seldom made concrete plans, both preferring more flexibility whenever they did something together.

Saiou slowly shook his head. His lavender eyes glimmered in the light as he leaned forward to Edo. “I think we should stay in. It’s getting quite cold out there.”

Edo wasn’t going to argue that. They’d walked out on cold nights before, but tonight simply felt like one to stay inside.

He turned towards Saiou, ready to agree. At the same moment, Saiou turned to look at him, leaning downward. Perhaps he’d intended this. Perhaps he didn’t. But their lips brushed ever so softly together, until Edo turned his head a bit more, breaking the unexpected kiss.

Then he stopped. He smiled, glancing back towards Saiou. He shifted back, leaned in more closely and pressed his lips deeply against Saiou’s. Saiou froze for a heartbeat, then Edo could feel his lips turning upward, before he leaned into the kiss, resting one hand on Edo’s shoulder, his hair falling all around the two of them.

Edo knew he needed to breathe. Or he should, at any rate. Kissing Saiou gave him all the life that he needed for the moment.

He finally broke away, just enough so he could speak. “I hope we can do that again tonight,” he murmured. Saiou nodded briefly, his cheeks flushed, and Edo dared to ask something else. “Could I brush your hair too?”

Saiou tilted his head. “Is that what you want?”

“Yes.” To feel the soft strangs of Saiou’s hair in his hands would be almost as wonderful as their lips or hands touching. Saiou smiled.

“As you wish.”

This was a very good way to spend his birthday.

The End

Notes: As today is Edo’s birthday, I chose to write this for them.

[higuchimon]

[fanfic] Song of Starting Anew

Saiou's fingers danced elegantly across the keys.  He may well have lost his gifts to see the future - something he struggled to adjust to even now after five years - but he'd focused on his music once he began to be in a position to do so, and he enjoyed creating the greatest beauty that he could.

"That's not too bad," an unfamiliar voice spoke.  He glanced up to see someone lounging in the doorway and blinked towards them.  So far as he knew, he hadn't invited any guests over, nor had Edo or Mizuchi. So what this stranger wanted baffled him.

"Thank you,"  he replied first.  The stranger did look familiar, now that he considered it, but he couldn't place the name at first.  "Might I know who you are and what you're doing in my home?"

The stranger pushed himself off the doorway and strolled in.  His smile was wide and warm and accepting. "We never did really meet at Duel Academia, so I'm not surprised you don't know me."

Hm.  That must by why the face seemed oddly familiar.  He didn't wear an Academia uniform, or anything like it. In point of fact, he wore a Hawaiian shirt and shorts, as if he'd just come from the beach or planned on going there.  The more Saiou considered it, the more he thought he might have seen someone in similar garb around school grounds.  That time wasn't very clear anymore, of course.

When he got close enough, the stranger stuck his hand out.  "Tenjoin Fubuki.  My sister's Tenjoin Asuka and my best friend is Marufuji Ryou."

Oh.  That made a great deal more sense.  Saiou remembered Tenjoin-san and he certainly was aware of Marufuji Ryou, given that he and Edo dated off and on.  They'd had dinner together more than once, and Saiou thought that this elder Tenjoin had been mentioned.

So he carefully rested his hand in the other's and Fubuki pumped it cheerfully.  "Anyway, like I said, you're pretty good.  Mind if I join you?"

Saiou hadn't expected that, either.  But he shifted over.  "Go ahead."  He wasn't certain if this were a good idea, but even though he didn't have the gift of foresight anymore, he didn't think this Tenjoin Fubuki was a threat to anyone.

Fubuki settled next to him, then looked towards him.  "Play something?  I'm not good at playing, at least not piano."  His deep brown eyes twinkled briefly.  "But I am really good at singing."

Saiou considered that briefly, shrugged to himself, then started to play again, the same melody that he'd worked on before.  He'd written it himself, though he'd never bothered writing lyrics for it.  Fubuki listened for a few moments, then started to hum, matching the rhythm effortlessly.  Saiou continued to play, losing himself in the music as he did so often. 

Somewhere in there, Fubuki started to sing, and the lyrics he crafted, apparently off the top of his head, fit the melody almost perfectly.  Saiou's fingers stuttered briefly on the keys, then he recovered himself, listening to both the music he made and what Fubuki made.  He couldn't help but smile at the lyrics; he'd never envisioned them before, and yet they fit as if he'd crated them perosnally.

"Why did you come here?" Saiou asked as the song finally came to an end.  Fubuki looked at him.

"I heard the music,"  he said after a few moments.  "I was coming over to see if Ryou was here, since I wanted to see if he were free to go to a movie with me and Yuusuke."  His eyes lit up.  "You should meet Yuusuke, too, you know.  He knows a lot about that spooky stuff."

Saiou blinked a few times.  He'd met Fujiwara Yuusuke before, if only for a short time, at Yuuki Juudai's graduation ceremony.  They'd spoken briefly and they did exchange e-mails on occasion.

"We've met,"  Saiou said at last, quietly.  "He's an interesting person."  Though truth to tell, Fubuki was equally as interesting, if in a different way.  He'd never seen someone so utterly open in heart and in mind.  Saiou knew very well what he'd done to Fubuki's sister and he regretted it, and all of his actions in those long ago days.  But Fubuki hadn't even mentioned it. 

Fubuki nodded cheerfully before he started talking more about music.   Saiou listened quietly, offering his own comments at various points, but something became very clear as they went along - what Fubuki wasn't talking about.

When Fubuki actually stopped talking for a few minutes, Saiou made an effort of his own.  He'd been wary of what might happen when Fubuki appeared, but now he thought he needed to ask.

"Why don't you say anything about what happened at Duel Academia?  I - I brainwashed your sister.  I know how much you care about her."  He remembered seeing that at the graduation, and having heard a few rumors that he remembered now.  He'd used Manjoume to do it, but he'd had his own hand in matters.

Fubuki stared at him, blinking in confusion, before he laughed.  "Did you really want me to yell in your face about something that happened five years ago?"

Saiou couldn't quite believe that he'd heard that.  There were few days that he didn't at least think about what he'd done and try to make up for it in some fashion.  Creating music was one of those way - creation to counter the destruction he'd sown and wanted to sow.  He wanted to say something but no words came out of his mouth.

Fubuki must have seen something of that surprise in him, since he softened a breath later.  "It's not just that, though.  I mean - you were possessed, right?  The Light of Ruin." 

Saiou nodded quietly.  No matter how long he lived, he'd never forget the clean, sharp presence of that entity inside of himself, in those times before it forced him out and used his body like its own personal puppet.  Even the Darkness of Nihility hadn't done that to him. 

"I know.  I know what it's like."  Fubuki's fingers slipped over the keys randomly, not making music but just touching, quietly.  "You're not the only one who has been possessed, you know."  For a breath he hesitated, then dipped his fingers inside of his coat and pulled out a card, setting it down.

Saiou glanced at it.  He'd never seen this card before but he knew what it was at once.  Darkness hadn't worn that form when it came to him, but it was familiar nevertheless.  "Darkness..."

"Yup.  Long story on there but I had that living in me for a couple of years."  Fubuki regarded it thoughtfully before he picked the card up and put it away. "But I can control it now.  It hasn't bothered me in years.  Sometimes i think it's gone altogether."  He shrugged.  "Point is, I know where you're coming from.  I've done things that I wish I hadn't too." For a few seconds, his eyes were distant, farther away than even a whole other world.  Then they sharpened and refocused, a brilliant smile wreathing his features.  "But you can't let it get you down.  So if you ever want to talk about it, let me know."

In all of his life, Saiou hadn't encountered someone who truly knew.  Edo tried and they were very close indeed, but it wasn't quite the same.  He suspected that Fujiwara had some ideas on the subject, but he'd never properly brought it up.  Those who had been part of the Society of Light - well, he wasn't sure if he'd ever be able to talk to them about.

Fubuki didn't have any of those problems.  Saiou didn't doubt for a second that he had problems - you didn't spend most of your life being able to read minds and not understand that about people - but Fubuki's issues would be different.  He found himself curious as to what they were - and curious as to a great deal of other things as well.

But for now, he raised his hands and set them on the keys again, this time remembering a different song that he'd created some time ago, and trying to remember all the notes.  Fubuki tilted his head, that same sharp listening expression in his eyes, and they started to create together once again.

The End

Notes: Getting caught up on Rare Pairs Week! I’m going to try to post two more tomorrow, but I can’t be certain.

[higuchimon]

Last day of GX Rare Pairs Week. My initial thought was to write Yubel x Juudai x Johan, but now I'm slightly more tempted for something involving Ryou (specifically Hell Kaiser era). Mostly because seeing people clearly not understanding Hell Kaiser sets off my rage & I enjoy writing when I have rage fueling my mind. But who would a good other person/people be? I'm not using Asuka at all. I already used Yuusuke (which I very much enjoyed, too).

Viable options are: Juudai, Yubel, Juudai & Yubel, Edo & Saiou, or Johan. Any suggestions? You've got 5 hours (it's currently 5 pm where I am) to contribute an opinion!

[higuchimon]

[idea note]

I know that just a few days ago I said I might not post anything in April aside from Wings of Freedom and What's Mine IS Mine because I'm working on several big projects, but that might not entirely be true. You see, I have a challenge called the Diversity Writing Challenge. Some of you may have seen it listed on my fics. One of the prompts on that challenge is to randomly generate a set of words and use one of the words in that list. Today I was generating words and the very first one on the list was kneel.

If you know me at all, you know that sparked a lot of ideas. I can't pick just one. So I'm waiting to find out if I can use that one word for nine different iterations of the challenge. THey will all be drabbles, and this is what I have in mind:

Digimon Adventure 02: Kaiser x Daisuke (which was the one I originally generated the list for)

Digimon Adventure 02: breeds: probably Piemon

GX: Reversal: Ryou, Juudai, Johan (maybe Camula)

GX: Shadow Demons: Juudai (?? He's the King of Hell there, people probably kneel to him a lot)

GX: Hell's Ice: Ryou

GX: World of Fusion: Juudai, Johan, various OCs

GX: AUs: Edo, Saiou, Ryou (Ryou's not having a fun time in my brain today)

Arc-V: Shun & Yuuri (oh, come on. Did you think I'd leave them out?)

Interfandom Crossovers: Camula x Vamdemon (possibly Ryou. Again.)

Now, if it turns out I can only use it once, then it will probably be for the 02 one with Kaiser & Daisuke. I will probably write the others, just for different prompts. We'll see how matters unfold.

I'm also thinking of a set of post-canon drabbles with Yubel x Juudai. But that's in the future.

[higuchimon]

[fanfic] Racing Game

Racing along the road made Saiou’s heart beat faster with every turn of his D-Wheel. What was even better was that he had to continually keep his attention on the road and on his dueling – if he slipped one little bit going up against Edo, then he would lose.

He might lose anyway. Their life-points scraped close together, his at eleven hundred, Edo’s a nine hundred. Each of them had one monster on the field and no cards in their hands. Whatever Edo drew next would decide the duel.

It wouldn’t be the first time that he’d lost to Edo. Over the years since they’d first met, they’d dueled one another at least twice a month, even if it was just a small tabletop duel or something done over the internet when Edo left the city due to his Pro career. But Edo now had a very important tournament coming up, so he wanted to practice his D-Wheeling skills. Therefore, Saiou agreed to duel him.

Edo drew his card and even at this distance, with both of them wearing helmets, Saiou felt the sharp joy that rocketed all through Edo. He wasn’t surprised in the least – though truth to tell someone would have had to get up very early in the morning to surprise Saiou – to have Edo’s play wipe out his one remaining defensive monster and the last of his life points in one quick slash. He managed to hold onto his D-Wheel as they drew to a halt, breathing in deeply.

Saiou slipped his helmet off, letting his hair fall down, and imagining how much time it would take to comb it all out. There had been times he’d been tempted to cut his hair. D-Wheeling knotted up his hair even when he tied it back. Edo often helped him brush it out.

“That was good,” Edo said, coming over next to him. “You almost had me.” A pleased smile hovered on his lips. “If I hadn’t drawn that card when I did, I think you would have won.”

Saiou shook his head. “I told you at the beginning that you were going to win.” There had been a slim chance for him and he’d fought hard for it but fortune favored Edo, as it always did. Saiou wasn’t displeased by this at all.

Edo’s pale skin flushed so very prettily. Saiou admired it, even as he touched Edo’s hand. “And as agreed, dinner will be on me tonight.”

“I’m looking forward to it,” Edo told him, placing his hand over Saiou’s. Saiou slowly tightened his grip, thoroughly enjoying the warmth.

For a few moments everything remained perfect and tranquil, blue eyes gazing into violet and vice versa. Then Edo glanced away. “We should go. Mizuchi’s going to be worried if we’re late.”

Saiou let out a tiny sigh, but knew Edo was right. Then he couldn’t stop the grin that broke over his face. “Race you home?”

Edo’s eyes lit up at once. “Loser does the dishes.”

The End

Notes: I did have an idea for an Asuka fic where she ends up in Satellite but that would have been chaptered and I already have enough chaptered fics to finish. Maybe once I finish some of my other works. Perhaps one day I will write a set of stories with all the variouS GX characters in 5Ds.