#finally watching this drama

[dramashii]

I just want to check whether the small joints of your left pinky finger are okay. Just squeeze my hand firmly.

THE LEGEND OF SHEN LI (2024) | Ep 9

[xiaobaosnoona]

he's fluffing the pillow (let me repeat: fluffing the pillow)

@asiandramanet creator bingo - free choice

[khaopybara]

❝Tan taught it to me. He said you would like it. He said it would seduce... I shouldn't have listened.❞

LINGLING SIRILAK as FAHLADA THANANUSAK and ORM KORNNAPHAT as EARN SANITHADA episode 7 of THE SECRET OF US

[heph]

Call me crazy for reading so much into a show like House MD but I think the main theme of House is that despite doing everything perfectly and being a good person, shit happens.

Sickness and pain will be inflicted on you and your loved ones and there's nothing you can do about it, but to persevere, to fight for your life, to keep living despite it all - to love is a part of the human condition; our capability of love is what makes life worth living, despite all the pain that you will inevitably experience.

This show exemplifies the pain of living and the needs and desires of human beings to keep going despite it all

And idk... There's something beautiful about how a show with so many stupid whimsical dumb scenes can impart something so profound in my stupid little brain

[ellen-berent]

THE BORGIAS, "The Poisoned Chalice" (1.01)

[datchidatchi]

They are EVERYTHING. 💥💥💥

(original meme)

[phoenixcatch7]

Oh yeah story idea: percy Jackson reaches his emotional/mental limits) (annabeth gets knocked down during a huge fight and nearly gets killed) and goes absolutely ape. We're talking hurricanes, earthquakes, a zillion exploding water sources, blood bending, poison bending, pounding rain, the works.

And it starts to kill him. Like eating too much ambrosia, his mortal body is burning up, too much power too quickly.

But through sheer force of will and the amount of divine energy he's putting out, he keeps clinging on as his body crumbles to ash, divine power building stronger and stronger and higher and higher.

And he accidentally brute forces his way into godhood.

And what would have been a true power reveal and two deaths, Percy being punished for his strength ala Frank, abruptly becomes a pseudo divine political drama, with percy at risk of any dozen horrific fates the frenzied council are slinging around (minus poseidon, who is also frenzied but unwilling to let his newly immortal son die) whilst dealing with all the ramifications of divinity and the new social strata of the immortal pantheon (and EVERYONE having opinions), all while trying to get back home.

But Annabeth survives because of it, so he can't really complain.

[one-of-tankhuns-neurons]

I love this scene and the way it's blowing up the internet bc to me its PROVING the importance of NC scenes but also WHY THE FUCK THEY'RE THERE. The reason these scenes need to bee included is because they show things that you wouldn't see. The characters dressed head to toe in their vulnerability, in their desire, in their love for one another. This scene is the culmination of so much pent up love, heartache, hurt, longing, and it shows. It shows what's important, not what's explicit. It has dialogue, it has intimate shots. The purpose of GOOD and WELL PLANNED sex scenes IN ANY PIECE OF MEDIA NOT JUST BL is to tell something, to show us something. NC scenes are part of the plot, and the fact that its THIS ONE everyone is talking about shows it... or maybe I'm deep in my internet bubble and I don't notice what else is going on but my point stands. This whole show is masterfully directed, and its brilliance extends to all aspects of it. This scene heals. This scene is necessary. This scene is great

[nemesis-21]

Charlie's real Alpha power is his dick game. That boy turned a serial FWB type of man into a complete simp in less than 3 days.

[bekolxeram]

For the first time in weeks I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow's episode?

Don't get me wrong, I'm still completely checked out emotionally. What interests me isn't the well written plot, the endless Brad storyline or any tiny sliver of hope I still hold for Bucktommy.

I just really want to know what caused the ongoing 911twt meltdown. I've also picked up a slight uptick of crazies sending anon hate over here.

Still not watching it through official channels. I'm going to piece the whole thing together through Tumblr posts I guess.

I'll bring extra popcorn.

[pacing-er]

Obsessed with how many audio dramas there are where the premise is just Yashiki being weird and off-putting XD Unemployed 40(?) year old man lives alone in his mansion and just fucks around all day when he's not actively being hunted by ghosts. Brews cursed blood-red coffee because it is a little less expensive than normal coffee but decides to buy a grand piano on a whim. Devotes an entire room in his house to displaying mementos of literal trash from his near-death experiences. He calls this room "My Favorite Room." He also has a "Favorite Bag" and "Favorite Car," but he is not shown to own any other bags or cars. His primary hobbies outside of ghost exorcism are coffee and doll-making. He looks like this:

Obsessed with him

[gunsatthaphan]

"why are you smiling?"

[marymekpop]

a daily dose of sunshine & wisdom

[utilitycaster]

I think something a lot of people could stand to meditate on, especially in fandom spaces, is that it's possible to enjoy wildly different outcomes and even contradicting outcomes in different works (or different installations of a longer story); and it's possible to have conflicting takeaways from different works; and indeed if you're coming away with the same exact takeaway from every single fictional work then that's a sign you're not fucking listening and are so deep into confirmation bias they're going to have to send in a search party to pull you out.

[pharawee]

Do you know how long it took to get over you?

[karleksmumskladdkaka]

DIABOLIK LOVERS DAYLIGHT Vol. 7 Mukami Ruki Animate Tokuten Drama CD: “Sleeping Together ★ With Vampire"

Audio

No, not that kind of sleeping together.

...And yet somehow not really the other kind either because despite it's title there is LITTLE TO NO SLEEPING TOGETHER GOING ON AT ALL except at the very end TᴖT TᴖT TᴖT My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

Ok ok I'm obviously being overdramatic. Misleading name aside the CD is enjoyable and cute just...not at all in the way I was expecting (that being something akin to the Sleeping Vampire Scenario from Vandead Carnival but, alas, no). But oh well, I got to hear Ruki be all deredere towards the end so it's fine I guess lol

Ideally I'd create an actual translation to go along with this (I might do so sometime in the future, unless someone more competent does it first) but for now I've put a summary of the story under the cut. I ask that you please have mercy on me though, I am not used to writing this kind of stuff and it probably shows >﹏<;

Regardless, I hope you enjoy ( ﾉ^ω^)ﾉ ⋆⁺₊☽⁺₊⋆

UPDATE: The CD now has an actual translation courtesy of my fellow Ruki stan @otomehonyaku o(^o^)o please go check it out if you haven't already!

[Disclaimer: I always allow my stuff to be used for translation purposes, as long as I am credited. But please do not reupload the audio anywhere]

Summary ~*×*☆*+*~

[Please note that there may be mistakes or I might've misinterpreted parts of the CD. I apologize in advance (╥﹏╥)]

The CD starts with Ruki encountering Yui, who is carrying an unusually large package. Curious, Ruki asks her what she's doing, and learns that Kou has tasked her with delivering the package to him (Ruki). Ruki is somewhat perplexed as he doesn't recall requesting anything of the kind. Yui suggests that it might be a surprise gift, but Ruki is skeptical. He wants to ask Kou directly but is reminded that he is currently away on a location shoot. With a resigned sigh, Ruki decides that he has no choice but to open the package in Kou's absence. He asks Yui to hand the package to him, and then invites her to come along to his room to find out what's inside. She eagerly accepts, and they head off together.

In Ruki's room they take a seat (on what I assume to be the sofa) and open the package. Inside, there are various wooden pieces resembling parts of something, along with a letter from Kou. Ruki reads the letter aloud and it's revealed that the package contains a (*drumroll*)... puzzle! And not just any puzzle but a ✨️3D puzzle✨️. In the letter Kou encourages Ruki and Yui to assemble the parts together to discover what they will form. Since he's got spare time on his hands Ruki decides to have a go at it, with Yui joining in.

After a while of working on the puzzle, Ruki asks Yui how her part is coming along. She shows him, and he comments that she's doing better than he anticipated. He helps her out with some difficult pieces before instructing her to continue on her own. Yui asks Ruki if this is his first time putting together a 3D puzzle, and he replies that he's tried some before, but that this particular type is new to him. Yui is eager to learn what it is they are building, and Ruki, not wanting to dampen her anticipation, pretends he still can't quite figure out what the finished thing will be either (awww ♡). Ruki suggests that rather than moving their mouths they should focus on moving their hands as with their current pace the puzzle won't be finished. He reasons that the faster they move the sooner they'll have their curiosity satisfied. Yui agrees to work faster and Ruki promises to do the same.

They pick up the pace and eventually the puzzle is done. The assembled pieces have formed a small foreign castle, and Ruki reveals that he suspected as much from the start. He surmises that Kou must have remembered their expressed desire to visit such a castle after seeing one by chance on one of his TV shows. Ruki acknowledges Kou's attempt to make the two of them happy in his own way. He praises Yui for doing a great job despite not knowing what they were actually assembling, noting that the part she made fits perfectly into the castle.

However, there is no response from Yui, causing a puzzled (ahaha) Ruki to remark on her lack of reaction to something she had been so excited about. Turning his head to the side to look at her, Ruki discovers that she's fallen asleep with her head resting on his shoulder. He comments on the privilege of such a sleeping position but acknowledges that it's understandable she'd fall asleep since it's past their usual bedtime. She had seemed so engrossed in their work that he didn't notice her drifting off.

Ruki carries Yui to his bed and gently places her there, saying that she should have just told him that she was tired. He realizes that she likely made an effort to stay awake until the end, though she ultimately fell asleep. Deciding that it would be a good time for him to go to sleep as well, he tidies up and hides the little castle under the table, so that he'll be able to see Yui's reaction to it in the morning.

Returning to the bed, Ruki asks Yui to scoot over to make room for him, but she's sleeping too soundly to hear. He lies down next to her and (in true Mukami Ruki fashion) begins observing Yui's sleeping face. He notes how relaxed her expression is and wonders if it's because she's tired out from using her brain (lmao rude). Ruki then ponders what kind of face Yui will make when she wakes up—will she feel guilty for falling asleep before the puzzle was finished, or will she be surprised and embarrassed to find him laying next to her? Regardless of what her reaction will be, Ruki knows that it'll be enjoyable to witness. But he's certain she'll be happy once she sees the completed puzzle and admits to himself that he really wants to see that expression on her face. He's aware that it's out of character for him, and thinks that he might even have trouble falling asleep from the excitement (asdfsdjfj this is too fucking cute I can't)

Ruki decides that he should thank Kou for the useful gift by making him his favorite food for dinner tomorrow. The mention of dinner causes Yui to stir (what a relatable Queen), and Ruki teases her for being greedy. He assures the still-sleeping girl that she doesn't need to worry; he'll make her favorite dish as well as a reward for her hard work on the puzzle.

The CD ends with Ruki saying how he looks forward to seeing Yui's reaction the following day.

Fin ~*×*☽*+*~

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