#fungshui

[tulipe-rose]

okay I might actually cry TYY. Also it's a solid hc for me that Kōyō was full on supportive when she saw signs that Chūya was trying to pick up new interests and explore himself a little, the first hint being when he asked her to help him get a haircut. She tried to get him into all sorts of stuff like the art of swordfighting, or calligraphy–since he had outstanding and stylistically messy handwriting in that one official art–and maybe fungshui after he invited her over to help him. She was utterly scandalized at the sight of the room lol. When Chūya realized he had nothing to wear other than his suits he went blank and facepalmed, a little exasperated with himself; he sighs a little with some indescribable emotion stirring inside at how empty and bland everything about his stuff is. He had his clothes from the sheep folded neatly at the back of his closet, but they still had a hole in them despite fitting perfectly; he really doesn't want to think about it too much, and decides he'll just wear it until he had literally anything else to wear; it doesn't sit right with him to wear them again anyways, they feel very restricting for some reason. He calls up Kōyō and they go shopping cause he ain't going to spend his days off looking like a scruffy delinquent; he's become more sophisticated than that under her care, thank you very much. (They went to a winery after that to pick out some vintage wines as a gift from Kōyō to start up his collection.) She was super touched at the fact that he turned to her for help on stuff like this; it really got them closer and more comfortable around each other. Also² i firmly believe Hirotsu knows how to drive a motorcycle (cool grandpa truther here) and gave Chūya tips some things he noticed him doing wrong–adjusting his grip and correcting his posture. Alby (I love that nickname it's so silly) taught him some tricks, but left out some basics assuming it was a given (Chūya def picked up on some stuff without much verbal explanation, but it's just different when someone explains it the how and why) so Hirotsu just did what he had to do. Hirotsu just got that sagely ambience and experience you can't help but listen and nod attentively no matter what he's saying. Also³ Chūya just looking through haircare tuts because he wants to try something new and do something for himself for once only for Dazai to waltz in and just invite himself over. They both come out of that looking like babybabybaby era Justin Bieber, and when I tell you they get into a fit of hysterical laughing for over ten minutes before Dazai turns on the radio and the song in all its glory comes on and Dazai, being the more cultured of the two, just bursts into a fit of snickers. He realizes Chūya doesn't get it and gives him a full on verbal presentation of Justin Bieber and other western artists with some visuals from Chūya's laptop because this is Very Important, and they just stay up until two am debating whether or not Marina is as cool as Michael Jackson. It was Chūya's work laptop though so when he turns up for his next meeting he forgets to close all the tabs and primadonna girl just starts playing on full volume in the conference room.

Okay sorry it's actually 3 am here and I just spiralled into a ramble fest I am so Sorry.

Now that the first chapter of the Stormbringer manga has released, I'd like to take a moment to analyze a previous headcanon with the new context the new manga has given us and perhaps put it into a different perspective than just Dazai being a stinky bastard man.

So, you all know about the headcanon of Dazai sneaking into Chuuya's apartment and using/wasting all of his fancy hair products. You know it, you love it. But let's take a closer look at it, specifically regarding the context this page gives us:

In this panel alone, it becomes very clear to us that Chuuya truly has no sense of self. If you thought Dazai's shipping container was bad, this ain't exactly any better. This isn't a home. It's barely a living space. It's a place of residence at best. It has a bed, a small desk, and a vault with a shower and rows and rows of pristine black suits. There's absolutely nothing in this place that would tell you that a 16 year-old boy lives here.

Because Chuuya has no idea what a 16 year-old boy does. He doesn't know who he's supposed to be or what he's supposed to like or how to decorate his space with his own personality. Because he doesn't know what that personality is.

This is the overarching theme of Stormbringer in which Chuuya is trying to figure out who he exactly is, whether that's a human or a clone or whatever. If you haven't read it already, I highly recommend it if you like Chuuya even a little bit, especially now that the manga is releasing.

Now, back to the headcanon. Say Chuuya does have some fancy hair products in that little vault shower of his. I mean, it is perfectly reasonable to assume he would be expected to look presentable while he manages the jewel trading business, the part of the Port Mafia he had been put in charge of. He wouldn't want to embarrass the Port Mafia, after all. I wouldn't put it past him to have such products in his possession because he feels he's expected to look good for the sake of the mafia's reputation.

But that's the thing. It's all about expectations. Chuuya, as a person, doesn't really care about his appearance because he hasn't had a chance to be himself yet. He was found by the Sheep at around 8 years old when he didn't even know what bread was. Ever since then, he was expected to be their leader and guard dog. But when he joined the Port Mafia, he had a new set of expectations, ones he's still adjusting to.

Chuuya, up to this point, hasn't a chance to be himself. He doesn't know what kind of fashion he likes or how he likes to style his hair. People keep pushing their expectations onto him, and he feels like the only option he has is to try his best to comply with them in order to not be alone. Check out his character song, "Darkness My Sorrow," for this reason.

So, Chuuya may have some fancy hair products that he keeps not because he personally enjoys hair care, but in an attempt to try to meet the expectations set up for him by being in the Port Mafia.

And then Dazai sneaks into this sad excuse of a living situation (not that he can talk) and wastes them. And Chuuya is pissed. He assumes that it's just Dazai trying to set him up for failure or trying to get him to embarrass himself in some way.

But here's the thing. The hair products' existence in his space is solely because of the expectations put upon him. They're not a part of Chuuya as a person. But his anger towards Dazai is. The emotions Chuuya feels are something that is a part of him innately. Something he can look towards as evidence of his personhood, as silly as it is.

This infuriating little habit that Dazai has is a way to prove Chuuya's humanity. To show that he doesn't need to be so concerned with the expectations of others and that he can focus on himself, whoever that may be. He can focus on being the Chuuya that Dazai hates so much instead of yielding to the will of others.

This is similar to the way Dazai manipulates the situation to get the Sheep turn on Chuuya. It's his way of showing that these people never considered Chuuya their family, and they eventually would have turned on him if push came to shove. It's weird and manipulative and convoluted, but that's Dazai for you. He is incapable of showing care in a normal way, apparently.

So, I view this headcanon in a new light. Dazai is always certain of Chuuya's humanity and personhood, even when Chuuya himself is not. He shows that in incredibly frustrating and confusing ways, like stealing and wasting the soap that is a representation of the expectations that are crushing Chuuya and his sense of self under its weight. Chuuya's anger, his threats of violence against Dazai for his petty heist, those are all Chuuya. They are his own thoughts and feelings, and no one can take that from him.

In conclusion, Chuuya needs to learn that he can be who he wants and be given the time to figure out who he is, and Dazai needs to learn how to flirt like a normal person instead of doing... whatever he's attempting to do right now.

[practical-living]

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[girlsbestkeptsecret]

Monday Mood...

[bluhnts]

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[maximusaureliuspugladiator]

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[kevinchanbazi]

玄空飛星: 三碧祿存 | Kevin Chan | #FengShui

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[pbcnita]

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[edwincourtenay]

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[ze-haus]

Z E N F O R T H E W I N Family heirlooms are one of the most treasured finds one can incorporate into a space. . While designing my last project, the client inherited these beautiful Buddha statues from a parent. I fell in love with them immediately. . I used them as a focal point on plexiglass pedestals in the corner of the living space against a warm wood plank wall. . Dealing with the daily pressures of life, it’s nice to incorporate some zen elements as a constant reminder to breathe and go within. . With that being said, I’m looking forward to a much needed getaway this weekend in beautiful Savannah, GA. . I need some zen for the weekend. . How do you incorporate a sense of peace into your personal spaces? . 📸 @howwls . #zehaus #iamze #buddha #statute #buddhastatue #buddhastatues #statuary #zen #zenspace #fungshui #familyheirloom #heirloom #familytreasures #interiordesign #designaccessories #homeaccessories #homedecor #focalpoint #breathe #yoga #asian #asianstyle #asiandecor #prayer #prayingstatue #meditation #meditate #meditating #meditationpractice #gowithin (at Ze Haus Interior Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMUdpAynq1M/?igshid=wxrywdza6kje

[throwinstonesnc]

This Clear Quartz #icosahedron has 20 faces! It represents #transformation and the #Element of #Water.

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#Quartz is a #crystal that is known for its amplifying power.  It is said to increase the intensity of all other #crystals in the room as well as all sensory perception and experiences.

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This piece is excellent for #contemplation and helps to see the bigger picture in life and not get hung up on the small stuff.

[kentvancil3]

Really dig this decorative plate. #decor #fungshui #plates #randomp #shotoniphone (at Uncle B's Fish Camp) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWwPEbDB0b/?igshid=1so6owqj6qpo4

[theammolite]

- 🔮22 mm 大衛星斑彩石 🌈彩色天虹 ----------------------------- - 🔮22 mm Star of David triplet Ammolite 🌈Rainbow colour - - #ammonite #ammolite #fossil #mineral #fungshui #pendant #jewelry #jewellery #斑彩石 #風水 #能量 #THEAMMOLITE #台灣 #首飾 #幸運 #禮物 #Starofdavid #大衛星

[girlsbestkeptsecret]

100% my attitude....

[inspirednaturals]

Money Trees 4 sale! $12.99 (without white ceramic pot) $19.99 white vase included. Inbox for delivery and payment methods👍🏾. #moneytree #moneytreeplant #lucky #fungshui #healthyplants https://www.instagram.com/p/CEUm39inPS1/?igshid=q0scfj33n3s7

[maximusaureliuspugladiator]

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