#hira wakes up to this cuteness

[opalalmighty]

[lutawolf]

My Personal Weatherman and the D/s element Ep 2

I got my regular inbox from @notfreetoday I adore you. Thank you for always taking the time to explain things and cheer me on. So let's start this post off with some info from them. Also, if you haven't read ep 1 first, that can be found here.

"Oh oh @LutaWolf 💜 you might want to know - about the whole dryer/only 1 bedsheet thing - The author of the original manga clarified through a tweet that the line "it's been 3 years since then" that was posted in Ep 1 actually meant it's been 3 years since the convo they had in the library - at this point in the story they've only been living together for a few months. Hahaha, too many people were confused by how they've been supposedly together for 3 years but seem relatively new to each other"

For further elaborations from notfreetoday check out their post here.

Poor Yoh, he's already missing the D. Bless him. I personally feel this is a valid response to a lack of sex. I would likely have skipped making the cute doll and gone straight to the priest. But that's just me.

As soon as Segasaki enters the house, he's looking for Yoh. When he looks around and notices a dark home, he goes right to his room. Yoh is concerned because he thinks this must be due to Segasaki wanting food, but Segasaki immediately corrects this.

There is a lot going on. First, Segasaki knows something is wrong with Yoh. Okay so, it's been three years since the conversation but a few months of living together. Yet Segasaki already seems to catch on to things concerning Yoh, which I would expect from a Dom but not this fast. It makes me wonder how long Segasaki actually had been watching Yoh prior to even approaching him with the deal. Also, he left the door open when he left. Like offering up an invitation. Come out here. Come be with me.

Then in the next scene. There he is, immediately sitting down and being with Yoh.

Sure, he makes excuses as to why, but only Yoh doesn't realize their excuses. He's also being super considerate. He could demand Yoh spend time with him, but he's trying to find Yoh's boundaries. Then when Yoh goes to fix him a plate, he immediately stops him. Though it's in such a stoic way as to confuse Yoh.

A Dom can feel insecure too, and that's what I feel we may be seeing from Segasaki. Which is why we are getting attention seeking demands from him. That Yoh once again completely misreads. Segasaki wants to feel connected to him.

Again, he notices something off with Yoh and asks, but Yoh doesn't talk. And he doesn't push. The drink. I freaking love that he drinks from Yoh. I do this so often but have never seen it represented in a show or movie before, it tickles me.

These two are both so in love with each other, but they're both just stupid. Waking him up to make sure he goes and sleeps in a bed. Segasaki's sadness at being late and likely missing the Yoh making him dinner. You can see Yoh's instant sadness at being told not to make dinner for him. For all he complains about being a "servant" he sure does get upset when the duties are taken away. And let me repeat, in my opinion he is in no way a slave/servant, that's just how he views himself. It is not how Segasaki views him, and for a slave/servant he is given far too many liberties.

Here is the thing about M/s relationships. The master owns the slave. Slaves have absolutely no power. The best example is actually Hira from My Beautiful Man, prior to them developing a relationship anyway. Now, outside of fiction, the submissive 100% consents to this. This is not what we are seeing with Yoh. He is giving off all kinds of brat vibes, and Segasaki is allowing it. Which is why I'm saying what I'm saying about Yoh.

In general, M/s and BT/b won't be in the same room. We have a whole different view on D/s relationships. A Brat Tamer and brat will likely have experience in M/s relationships, but a M/s will have zero experience in BT/b relationships. Did I lose you? A Brat Tamer and brat when entering the kink community will often explore themselves and all the D/s spectrums, but once landing on BT/b, they stop. They've found themselves. A Master and slave will never explore BT/b, we either disgust them or confuse them.

I adore how he realized what he was doing and threw down the teruteru bouzu like it was going to contaminate him.

Ugh, why we got to talk about a woman's cleavage. Especially as another female. Why put a female down over fucking tits? I get that this story line is meant to sure as initiating the jealousy from Yoh. I personally don't appreciate it, though. They could have easily established it without discussing how a female should or should not dress. Honestly, though, I think they did it in order to put the woman's tits on display, and I'm not mad at it. I hit the pause button and gave suitable appreciation for the support that bra was giving her.

Segasaki is completely oblivious to anyone other than Yoh and given the opportunity of getting home early to him. He is taking it. Sorry party lovers.

OH, that look Segasaki gives after the initial "huh!" is a look that I'm sure had subs alike backing up from their screen. That look, is a Dom's I'll be damned, look. I personally got giddy over it. Yup, "You have the nerve to do this when someone is holding back?" The fact that he was allowed to push him away, and rather than getting punished, Segasaki begins cleaning up after him. That's a Brat Tamer and brat. Each Dom in my opinion has a different type of patience. You can't beat a Deep Dom when it comes to play but lifestyle, that's hands down a Brat Tamer. We are more likely to be charmed and amused by things that would set other Doms off. But there are no doubts that he is Dom. He said stop drinking, and he isn't backing down.

Oh, that shut up takes him by surprise and pauses him. His face tightens in annoyance, but he waits and listens to Yoh. He is not too happy when Yoh says that he'll make lots of money and get out of there. He wants an explanation, but his brat pushes him away. These two are a shitshow. A train wreck that I can't look away from. Drunk Yoh is a brave and talkative Yoh. On the bright side, we are getting mush needed things said.

Oh damn, there is lots of anger there. Yoh is very pushy, and let me say that only a guilty Dom would put up with that shit. "You never smile at me like that."

"I'm tired. I'm tired when I'm with you. I hate it."

And I have just fallen in love with Segasaki as a Dom. I've been falling since the first episode, but now he has cemented it. When Yoh says this, Segasaki becomes self reflective. Sure he's sad, that's expressed in facial expression and body language, but he isn't mad, and then we see that he's appreciative. Which he expresses to Yoh.

He rubs his head, "You talk a lot when drunk." Then he smiles. Ohhh, I was wrong about the rain. It happens people. I still maintain that he saw Yoh's anticipation and enjoyed it, though. You are not going to convince me otherwise. Segasaki was trying to respect a boundary. Meanwhile, Yoh is like, "Can't we buy a dryer." Bro isn't good with just going and buying an extra sheet. No, homeboy wants a dryer so he can get that D on the regular without worrying about sheets.

OMG! I love these two so fucking much. Segasaki is like, you accepted my proposal, and now you're saying you don't want it. Giving a whole new meaning and light to it that has Yoh scrambling to catch up. Segasaki calls him an idiot. He also asks Yoh if he hates him and when Yoh says nothing, he says whatever and rubs Yoh's head. Though this time it's not affectionately. I think he knows that Yoh doesn't really hate him, but he doesn't know how to get the relationship on track either.

The next previews look promising and I'm excited!

Hope you guys enjoy! 💜💜💜

[xnoel]

the way Kiyoi looked for Hira immediately after waking up was so cute

[mineonmain]

Hira: (looking at kiyoi with heart eyes) you’re so cute

Kiyoi: (wearing sweater paws, waking up rubbing eyes, generally being the cutest person alive) 😠😤NO FUCK YOU IM NOT

Hira: ok ok!! I’ll stop thinking you’re so cute that I want to die for you

Kiyoi: NOOOOOO-

[firepony67]

Part 3 of scenes from utsukare eternal!! This is less favorite scenes now and just bits that I remember enjoying, so that I can come back and reminisce about the movie in the however-many-months before it comes out on DVD.

I’m very sorry to anyone who wants a more cohesive view of the movie, my brain is too chaotic to do a step by step summary, but @anotherblblog did an actual recap/summary. My posts are more like a diary of my own scattered thoughts, because I’m used to my tumblr posts being basically just me talking to myself.

Once again, SPOILER WARNING

First of all, and I’m not putting this on the list officially, but just Kiyoi’s outfits in general!! Stunning, amazing fashion as usual, he’s just gorgeous and his clothes are amazing. Also Anna’s costumes were also fantastic- the monochrome black, widow-ish looks really suited her!

1. Kiyoi and Anna’s manager being incredibly overworked all the time. That man never stops scrambling around frantically, it’s honestly kinda hilarious but also I feel bad for him. I mean he did have to deal with 2 serious “scandals” in a very short amount of time, including Anna with her boyfriend and then a fake scandal of Anna and Kiyoi dating, plus they don’t seem to have any other staff other than the boss dealing with the two actors (kind of bad planning if you ask me, especially given how famous Anna supposedly is).

2. Kind of part of one of my previous favorite scenes- when Anna and her boyfriend are reuniting, Anna is hiding at first and then Hira or Noguchi (Hira’s cameraman boss) tells the boyfriend something like “there’s someone here who wants to see you/talk with you” and the camera pans dramatically to some tulle curtains beautifully draped over an entranceway. And you think it’s gonna be Anna appearing out of the fabric but then Kiyoi just pokes his head out with the cutest expression. And when I tell you the disappointment and wtf energy on the boyfriend’s face was so strong 😂. But then Kiyoi is just like- oh sorry- and shuffles over awkwardly to stand next to Hira so that Anna could get her proper dramatic entrance. It was so cute.

3. The opening scene. Beautifully pastel scene of Hira and Kiyoi waking up (naked) in their bed, and Hira rolling over to cuddle Kiyoi, complete with kind of hazy/dreamy lighting, calming atmospheric music, and a tulle curtain/veil thing covering both of them to add to the dreamlike feel. Some people in the mydramalist comments didn’t like the veil thing, because it was kind of just functioning as a call back to a scene in the series and didn’t actually serve a purpose or make any sense in the movie 😅. And that’s a valid point, but honestly I’m perfectly fine with doing things purely for the aesthetics. Sometimes, artistic choices aren’t super logical lol. It was a beautiful scene, and frankly it’s not too far fetched to me that Hira and Kiyoi might cover themselves with a pretty curtain like that while sleeping together simply for the vibes 👍

4. Hira and Kiyoi apartment hunting together 😭😭 Although obviously Hira’s house is the best, it was so cute to see them going around together thinking about the things they needed in a home (Kiyoi’s list including a bathtub I think, referencing the earlier bathtub steamy scene 🫢). It was so cute how Hira zooms into the kitchen to test out how cooking for them would feel, acting out looking into the living room area to make sure he would be able to see Kiyoi while making food! The domestic fluff!! I’m so soft 🥺

5. Okay I know that Anna’s obsessive fan turned out to be awful later, but I honestly really liked his and Hira’s introduction. It was painfully awkward, but the way they bonded over their shared fan interests and devotion to their idols was honestly really sweet, and then how they cautiously shook hands afterwards- I was kind hoping Hira would gain a friend with a similar personality to him, but instead he gained an enemy that he would later try to murder for hurting Kiyoi and then subsequently almost be murdered by. So that’s fun 🙃

[queen-scribbles]

From the weird OC asks:

Do they give tough love or gentle love most often? Which do they prefer to receive? For Hira and Cele?

How loosely or strictly do they use the word ‘friend’? for Hal and Aelin?

and What subject / topic do they know a lot about that’s completely useless to the direct plot? for Rhia?

Also, if there's one you've been particularly excited to answer and haven't gotten yet -- here's an excuse! Also PS I'm so taken with all of their designs wowow 😍

First off, I love that you split the Elves up that way, bc even if Hal and Hira are siblings, personality/vibes-wise it would be Hal & Aelin, Hira & Cele. xD

Do they give tough love or gentle love most often? Which do they prefer to receive? For Hira and Cele?

Hira is a forthright and tough love kind of girl. She's going to be bluntly honest, would like it if people return the favor for her. Definitely the type to prefer hard truth over easy lies.

Cele it sort of depends? He leans naturally more toward giving tough-but-well-intentioned love, but he knows he does better receiving gentle love so he tries to read a situation to see which will work better rather than just default to tough love all the time.

How loosely or strictly do they use the word ‘friend’? for Hal and Aelin?

Well, Hal considers Aelin his friend after he spends a couple thousand years talking to her while she's asleep and not contributing to the conversation, so he uses it pretty loosely. (He helps her friend Harthalín keep vigil while Aelin's recovering from being stabbed with a morgul blade High Elf intro yay) He also shrugs and rolls with it when Esmerelda Boffin declares him her friend after they've known each other, like, 6 hours and spent most of that time catching frogs and pranking her cousins sooooo :D

Aelin is a little more strict with it, just bc she's more withdrawn, especially in her recovery phase. She doesn't have a high threshold on being a 'friend' exactly, it's more that she prefers solitude while getting caught up on 3000 years of history and that's overwhelming enough without having people be all chatty and social with you. So she tends to shy away from people entirely in search of quiet. Part of how she and Hal become actual friends after she wakes up is bc he's 100% happy to just sit and read in the same room together and similar activities. There is she wants to talk, but also happy leaving things quiet.

What subject / topic do they know a lot about that’s completely useless to the direct plot? for Rhia?

She is extremely--and I do mean extremely--interested in and knowledgeable about lace-making. She loves to sew and all adjacent activities(so knit, crochet, quilt, weave etc), but lace-making became an area of special interest for her and she started learning everything she could about it, all the techniques available, which styles are more common in different areas, all of that.

For that bonus: What do they notice first in the mirror versus what most people first notice looking at them? with Tera

Tera first notices her teeth. She has a little bit of a gap between her upper front teeth that feels super noticeable to her, but hardly anyone else even registers, and the ones who do think it's cute. Other people notice either the red hair or the eyes first, since she has hazel/grey heterochromia.

Weirdly Specific OC Asks

[avallands-basement]

[Relationships and Appellations]

Sae → OCs (+Friends' OCs)

Suzue Rinia

Relationship: close friend, teammate

Appellation: Rinrin

"Rinrin is so responsible and friendly to a fault, sometimes I worry about her. Still… if it wasn't for her attentiveness, i wouldn't be able to improve myself"

"Sae-chan, if you can't improve your sleep schedule then please eat properly. most you've been eating are take outs and instant noodles! take care of your body more, alright?"

Suzue Yoshino

Relationship: close friend, teammate

Appellation: Yoshinon

"No matter how long I've known her it's hard to grasp how she's able to wake up at 3 am. And then, she'll do her best doing everything she normally does the entire day… don't push yourself that much, it'll drain you."

"Senpai must still be working now, let's call her… haha, see? she picked up right away. …Alright after I deliver your breakfast, sleep right away okay? Ah right, onee-san asked me to give them to you today as well."

Rakumitsu Masaya

Relationship: close friend, teammate

Appellation: Saya

"Honestly, I think I would've been wandering off lost somewhere if this guy hadn't persistently approached me in high school. He was annoying, but he saved me."

"Rayacchi, if you keep coming here you might as well just move in (lol). eh~? we have to share the same bed? no way~ you get super clingy, it's hard to move! why don't you sleep on the couch (lol)?

[not my ocs ↓↓↓]

Hasegawa Yua

Relationship: Close friend

Appellation: Yu-nee

“Yu-nee, for me, is the only person that I resonate with perfectly well. It’s interesting, both of us can be different, and yet I feel the most similar to her. There are things I can tell her, that I couldn't tell to anyone else… so I’m grateful she always listens to what I say”

“Hehe~ Hira-chan came again today. I bet she has a lot of stories to say. It’s either random stuff, or that guy again. Fufu, either way, they’ll be amusing~ Oh, the tea’s ready.”

Endou Kouga

Relationship: Close friend

Appellation: Kou-nii

“Kou-nii may look intimidating, but he’s very kind. He would often give me my favorite sweets to cheer me up when I'm feeling down. I’m glad to be friends with him and Yu-nee.”

“Hiraya often talks about that guy with an upset tone, in other words, she’s ranting. If that guy really attacks her so much… I need to be wary of him. Oh, I’ll put extra icing today…”

Oddai Nadi

Relationship: Friends

Appellation: Nadi-san / Miss Nadi

“Nadi-san is really calming to be around, I feel like I can relax well with her. …I wonder if it’s alright to be patted on the head too?”

Eiko

Relationship: Friends

Appellation: Eiko-san / Miss Eiko

“Eiko-san… is amazing. She looks so cute, and can stand on equal ground with Yatonokami.. Ah yes, the rougher twin, that one. I can’t help but admire her.”

Akyuu

Relationship: Knows of, on not-so-good terms

Appellation: Akyuu-san / Miss Akyuu

“...? Why do I feel like someone’s gazing at me intensely… There! –huh? There’s no one?”

Ayami

Relationship: Acquaintance, on good terms

Appellation: Ayami-san / Miss Ayami

“Her dedication…! Yes, that’s right. That’s a stella right there!”

Estelle

Relationship: Acquaintance, on good terms

Appellation: Estelle-san / Miss Estelle

"Ah~ Shokkun, you've certainly done it. Seriously, how can you fail someone so beautiful?"

Yazawa Iman

Relationship: Friends

Appellation: Iman-san / Miss Iman

"Ah, your strong will really is beautiful, i really admire that part about you... However, I really worry about your well being. To walk down such destructive path.... The again, I'm one to talk, huh."

[my-usernames-posts]

The power of emotional attachment - My Beautiful Man

This is going to be long, buckle up.

This might be a hard pill to swallow but hardly any lasting relationship can be entirely healthy.

Call it what you want but unexplainable attachment, shared past/trauma is what works to keep people together when rationality fails (and emotions aren't rational). Sometimes you stay together just because you're used to being around each other. Familiarity is comfort.

Sure, Hira is touched when Kiyoi steps in while he gets bullied but the unexplainable attachment is his attraction. Hira hated going to school since day 1. He stuttered like he dreaded on the first day of school & was ready to get bullied. Kiyoi walks in late with carefree strides & draws attention away from Hira much to his relief. He looked like everything Hira was not. Popular, confident.... Attractive. For the first time Hira is helplessly attracted to someone. Watching Kiyoi was an incentive to go to school. This helps Hira endure the bullying. Since he had decided Kiyoi is unattainable, loving him felt safe. There was distance, no fear of rejection, no shattered expectations. Hira subconsciously associates Kiyoi with his will to wake up & continue going to school, continue living daily life when he had no one to come home to.

Initially Kiyoi is weary of Hira's intentions. Hira gives off an impression of a weirdo, a sore loser, a stalker. Kiyoi softens gradually as Hira keeps his secret safe. For the first time someone wants nothing from him. Hira loving him from a distance seems so selfless that Kiyoi can't help but find it cute. So he subconsciously associates Hira with unconditional love & admiration. Kiyoi wanted to be a celebrity for the exact same reason - to witness the adoration he saw in Hira's eyes. Something he had in his own eyes for those on TV.

As time passes, Kiyoi sees the downside. Hira likes his imaginary version of King Kiyoi & not the attention starved Kiyoi. He is indeed a fanatic & his religion/God is Kiyoi the mere mortal. Kiyoi is torn between attachment & his need for acceptance at this point. He's heartbroken that Hira refuses to see through him. After all the drama that happens, these scenes are a turning point.

This is Kiyoi finally communicating his needs for once. He admits that he wants to melt into Hira's embrace only if Hira will NOT act like a devotee but as his boyfriend. Yes, Hira is selfish. He wants to feel safe so he decided it was goodbye after Kiyoi kissed him & said see you again. He chose to ignore the endearing tone of stalker. It's obvious even without context that Kiyoi meant "Yes you're gross & annoying. But I love putting up with you, Idk why. So please stay around me."

These Hira scenes with Hira as top are especially meaningful. It not only shatters the stereotype of the ruder character with heavier built topping, but also shows the true essence of the characters. (This is has nothing to do with who is more dominant/ submissive in the relationship!!) Kiyoi wanted to feel loved, cared for & pampered. And Hira wanted to do exactly that. To give Kiyoi the attention he craved for.

Hira pins Kiyoi down. It's like he's bringing him down from the pedestal he put him on. Hira is letting himself express his desires. As for Kiyoi, he's finally feeling safe being vulnerable with the one he yearned for. The ending is symbolic of a new beginning. It's 2 people choosing to put aside their perceptions of each other & start looking at the other as an equal. Look at each other beyond appearance & image.

This is Kiyoi accepting Hira. Notice how he never talked to Hira in public in the past? They barely talked even if they were together in isolation back in high school.

But now, he's clingy IN PUBLIC. It's Kiyoi saying "Yes Hira you are extremely gross to the point I question why I love you. But I love you regardless & I am willing to accept even your most disgusting form."

Hira can come across as a creepy stalker to others but he's Kiyoi's beloved stalker.

[ssj2hindudude]

The Potatoes' first time drinking (when they're over 21):

Aru says she's going for the record, but gets wasted after half a shot...of beer...

Can't stop laughing. She literally laughs at everything. Ex) She looks at her own finger, sees she has gold nailpolish on, and falls out of her seat, cracking up.

"yOu GuYs DaRe Me To BaCkFlIp OfF tHiS tAbLe???" "NO!" "OoOoKaAaY!" *flops into Aiden's arms*

"yOu'Re CuTe! ArE yOu SiNgLe???" "I have a girlfriend." *Aru bursts into tears* "IT'S YOU! YOU'RE MY GIRLFRIEND!" "I wAnNa Be YoUr WiFe!" "Wha-" "YOU MAY KISS THE BRIDE!!!" *pulls Aiden in for a REALLY long kiss*

Mini firmly refuses at first, pointing out every known way alcohol has killed, but relents with white wine.

Barely shows any emotion (basically a kuudere at this point)

No longer has any restraint on her disturbing facts so now they just come rapidfire. "dUsT hAs HuMaN sKiN cElLs. nAiLs AnD hAiR kEeP gRoWiNg AfTeR yOu DiE."

"sUcKiNg SnAkE sKiN hAs SeVeRaL bEnEfItS. WATCH" *pulls Rudy over and gives him several hickeys*

Brynne is a heavyweight and, after some glasses of tequila, gets into a drinking match...with herself...

Hira has to stop her but Brynne's shyness is now amplified, so she hides behind her hands blushing the second she talks to her

"WHAT'RE YOU LOOKIN AT?!? AAPKA BAAP KE CHEHRA??? YOU WANNA FIGHT?!?" "Brynne, that's a chair-" "STOP WINKIN' AT MAH WOMAN!" *bodyslams the chair into pieces*

Rudy sneaks in his own drinks from his father's royal stash.

It's 2 parts alcohol, 3 parts cobra venom. Don't worry, there's magic making it non-lethal. You'll still be tripping though.

Cries over everything. "AAAAIDEN! i HaVe TwO tAiLs! WhAt Do I dO???" "Rudy, those are your legs-" "i'M AN ABOMINATION!!!"

"I'M ROYALTY! I DECREE THAT RUDY ROX BE MADE A HOUSEHOLD NAME AND MY QUINI IS TREATED LIKE A MEEN!!!"

Aiden is the designated driver. He has to deal with everyone's nonsense sober.

The car ride home is torture, but the pics and recordings he took make it worth the trouble.

Unfortunately, he's still on babysitting duty when everyone wakes up with their hangovers...

[pwnyta]

OK THIS IS MY IDEA FOR LIKE A VOLTRON SEASON... keep in mind I didnt watch the last season but nobody liked it so Im sure no one cares if I accidentally retcon stuff.. HERE GOES-

BOOM

Starts off with Coran. Hes staring up at some screen with a bunch of weird alien science bullshit on screen. He looks kind of more aged and tired which is a little concerning because his species is seemingly like immortal. But hes staring up at this screen and hes starts talking to Allura... whos not there its more like ‘where could you be, I still feel like youre out there somewhere‘ that kind of thing...

Romelle comes in and starts like ‘Coran you gotta stop with this. You gotta move. whens the last time youve talked to someone besides me or this screen.’ etc and Coran just looks sad because hes kind of been left behind and he misses the last family he really had left. and hes all ‘I feel like shes still out there... I wish she’d just give us a sign‘ and Romelle feels bad but tries to convince him to step away...

WHEN SUDDENLY some of the alien tech starts picking up some weird interference and Coran and Romelle are like !!!!! Holy shit... and now Romelle is a little on board and Coran grabs a communication device or w/e.

hard cut to Pidge and Hunk. Theyre just fucking around.. I havent decided more about them but lets just say theyre like playing a game late at night and goofing off surrounded by weird inventions and random junk... Pidge loses and Hunk gloats and theyre surprised when their phone rings... (of course Coran would contact them first) but MOVING ON

Lance is still like working on a farm somewhere or w/e he was doing at the end of the series, just with his big family and looking pretty pleased... little girl runs up and tells him grandma said hes got a phone call so he picks her up and heads in.. and then you find out the little girl is his daughter and hes a good dad and its very cute. also he has beard in these moments cuz it can be funny later.

Then we get to Shiro... whos sleeping. Hes all stressed out.. think that scene in IM3 with Tony... like hes not gotten any sorta therapy. And he wakes up all sweaty and startled and Curtis comes in and is like ‘Oh honey are you ok... I thought I heard you wake up‘ something something showing a cute relationship with the fellas. PHONE CALL.

Then were with the Blade. Full suited up Blades are training, ones way bigger than the other, theres some other smaller Blades at the side watching... its clearly some kind of battle instruction... This is were Keith is gonna be re-introduced but boom smaller Blade gets knocked back and helmet phases away to reveal some little gremlin mad that they got bested. A little hot headed moody thing and then the instructor phases his helmet away and its KEITH. Fully purple. Those hints that Keith was getting more Galra-like... now this. Krolia comes in to tell him Coran has called and asked him to come by because something important happened.

At where ever Coran is at the Paladins start showing up. Make it really clear that they havent really kept in touch much...

Pidge and Hunk meet up with Lance... see his beard and start RAILING on him. Like WHAT IS THAT?! And Lance fights back because he thinks the beard makes him look manly but Pidge laughs and Hunks like...//strokes his own beard and Lance is like ‘HUNK HAS A BEARD!‘ but Pidge is all ‘HUNK HAS THE FACE FOR A BEARD YOU LOOK GOOFY AS FUCK‘ And Lance is like ‘Whatever what do you know!‘

then Shiro is like ‘Geez you guys are already bickering?‘ Pidge is super excited to see Shiro and Lance is like ‘AH YES. A man of great honor and refined taste!! SHIRO... Tell them my beard looks good!‘ and Shiros all :).......... yeah. But its obvious hes just trying to be nice but hes a bad liar and Lance is like ‘GOD DAMN IT‘ and the others laugh.

Keith comes in fully Galra.. the other Paladins are like ?!!?!? WAT. And Keith is like hey! all casual about it, offers a hand to Shiro for their little hug thing even tho even Shiros still like ‘Purple? also youre taller than me now? Dont like that.‘ but Keith is like ‘wtf is up with the beard?‘ and Lance is all ‘I DONT WANNA HEAR IT FROM YOU.‘

Cuz hes fucking purple.

But they get to Coran and Coran goes off with a bunch of alien tech speak and only Pidge and Hunk are really following along but they look a little skeptical when he starts trying to mash pieces together like ‘Oh this could be Allura trying to communicate with us! Maybe we can get her back!‘ which of course hooks Lance immediately.

At the chance to maybe create some cool new device Pidge and Hunk are ready to work with Coran to make some device to pin point the anomaly and maybe create some kind of universe jumping portal... they remember that comet thing from that weird AU episode so they know its technically possible. Keith thinks its a bad idea and Shiro trusts his instincts cuz he wasnt really there for that so he has no input.

BUT it happens anyways and more information on the anomaly is given with Pidge and Hunks machine. they find its one life form thats not like something enormous and they get a little more into Corans mind set. Maybe this really is a Allura.

Theyre willing to risk it. 

Something something they build a machine and some kind of containment area to try and ease Keiths mind. Theyre suited up prepared for whoever it is that might come through.

But its clear when the figure steps through the portal that its not Allura and probably not an Altean at all. Weird number of toes, really tall. They suspect Galra and they know there are still rogue Galra out there so they keep their guard up but then the person looks over at them and immediately removes their mask and its Ulaz! and hes like ‘OH FUCK! Shiro!!! (not exact words... I dont do dialog leave me alone)‘

and Shiros ‘ULAZ!!!!‘

Ulaz can look a little different, maybe his mohawk hair is longer and braided so he looks all cool but also like he hasnt been able to maintain his hair, hes got some scars on his face, maybe he lost an eye or something.

And everyones a little excited to see him especially Shiro and even Keith cuz thats one of his Blade brothers! The first one hes met really... (Coran and Lance are not quite as happy...)

After a brief moment of joy Ulaz is quick to inform them of the AU Alteans.

They get filled in. They find out that those Alteans are also looking for Allura... which Coran is like ‘Allura really is alive!!‘ but its not that important to Ulaz at the moment cuz hes just going on about the number of followers Hiras got and theyve been fucking around in the universes gathering followers and power and shit.

Then hard cut to Hiras fleet and that bitch is PACKIN.

THAT WOULD BE FIRST EPISODE SET UP. //a fanfiction by Ewim

what do you think...

[astagfirullah-house]

Trust - A Jimin Fic

ONE

"Hey" hira says as she opens the door for jimin. 

"Hey" he sighs while walking inside with heavy shoulders. He sits on the bed with a heavy thump and drops his head in his hands

"Whats wrong. Jimin-ah what is it" hira asks him while lightly touching his shoulder. His muscles seem tense. 

"I messed up again. I made a mistake in the recordings" he says as a stray tear sneaks out of his eyes. Hira moves in front of him and pulls his hands away from his. 

"Look at me. People make mistakes all the time. That only means you are human, ok. Nobody can be a perfectionist. Not you, or jk or any of the other members." 

Jimin just hugs her, not saying anything. After he has calmed down, hira pulls him up. Even though he is the shortest in bts, he is still taller than hira. She wipes his tears with her fingertips and smiles at him. He smiles back.

"Thank you", he lightly grabs her hands and kisses her palm. 

"You always give me the strength i need to carry on". He hugs her so hard, trying not to let her show how upset he is. At times like these, Hira wishes he was more open about his insecurities with her. She pulls back and notices something. 

"Jimin-ah what is this" she rubs at a spot on his neck. It looks like a rash of some sort, but it comes off on her hands. 

"Oh this. I must have dropped something while eating" Jimin says as he moves away and sits on the bed. "Come sit with me" he says, patting the space next to him. Hira goes over and sits beside him, resting her head on his shoulder. She keeps rubbing her fingers together, feeling the texture of the so-called sauce which seems more and more like lipstick. She sighs and reassures herself that it couldn't be. 

"Well, since you are so upset" Hira says with a spark in her eyes, "lets do something to make you feel better". 

Jimin smirks, getting her meaning and gets up. He opens the bedside drawer and takes out a pack of cards. "Let's bet something interesting" Jimin says with amusement, sitting down and shuffling the cards. "I won't lose" Hira smiles. It's gonna be a long night.

TWO

Hira wakes up early to find Jimin gone. He probably went to the studio to practice more. She gets up all happy and excited. Maybe I will surprise Jimin at the studio with some food, Hira thinks. 

She gets up and showers, letting the warm water relax her muscles. She can't decide what she wants to cook for Jimin, going through all the options until settling on fried chicken. It's a fried chicken kind of day, she thinks as she gets out of the shower. 

She moves to the kitchen and opens up the fridge. Thankfully, she wouldn't have to make a grocery run. She puts music on her phone, and starts cooking. She hums and dances a little, and when the food is ready she makes a cute little lunch box for her cute little mochi. As an afterthought she packs one for herself too, in case Jimin is free enough to eat it with her there. 

She goes to her room and gets dressed in pink. For some reason Jimin prefers her in pink so she wear it often. Once ready she grabs the keys to the car and the lunchbox pausing on her way to look at their framed picture in the hallway. 

Tomorrow is our three-year anniversary, Hira thinks and freaks out and does a little jiggle. Clearly I'm too excited, she thinks as she gets in the car, plugs in the address of the studio and drives. 

She parks in front of a grand building with a lobby and a receptionist. The receptionist knows her by name now; she just waves her in. Hira walks quietly across the lobby to the elevator and goes up to 10th floor. 

The whole floor is for BTS when they visit the city. When the other aren't around, Jimin ditches his public neighborhood studio and practices here because of privacy. He doesn't like it when other dancers glance at him, especially females and when they try to flirt in front of Hira, it makes him uncomfortable.

Hira opens the door quietly wanting to surprise him. But the dance studio is empty. She walks back into the corridor and goes to the lunch room. Maybe Jimin is taking a break, she thinks as she walks to the lunch room. The front of the room is clear glass, which is why when Hira steps in front of the lunch room, her lunch boxes fall from her hands and make a mess of the carpet. 

She can see clearly in, and now because of the sound of lunchboxes, they can see her too.

 For a moment, everyone is still, and then suddenly Hira runs out. She can't believe what she saw. 

She doesn't want to believe what she saw. She runs out of there as fast as she can, with Jimin running behind her shouting her name. It was a mistake, she thinks. But her eyes wouldn't lie to her. Jimin might. 

She runs through the lobby, past the receptionist who looks up a little confused, and gets in her car. She doesn't want to go home, she thinks as she starts her car and starts driving, not knowing her destination. But it doesn't matter, because for now all she can think of is to get away from everything.

THREE

After an hour of driving, Hira stops at an unknown place. She realizes she hasn't eaten anything and her stomach complains. She drives a little further to what seems like a neighborhood market and stops her car. Most of the shops are closed, but a food stall at the corner is open so she begins walking towards it. All she can think about is the studio, but she shakes her head quickly to dispel that image; she can't think about it and break down in the middle of a random deserted market. She reaches the stall and realizes its closed so she turns around to walk back to her car when she spots a movement out of the corner of her eyes. 

Two guys are walking down the street opposite hers. She ignores them starts walking back to her car. Just as she is about to reach her car, they speed up and now it seems like they are following her. She quickens her pace when suddenly one guy grabs her arm. 

"Your wallet. Now" he tells her with a knife in his hand.

"What the hell" Hira screams. She is not in the mood for this. First Jimin and now these people. "I don't have anything" She tells them. Its true; she forgot her purse along with the lunchboxes in the corridor. Lucky for her she didn't keep her keys in the purse or she would have had to go back to pick them up and face Jimin.

"I said. Wallet. Now" The guy gets closer to her, and the knife is now digging into the skin of her arm. "I don't have it" she says suddenly afraid. "Look", she gestures at her hands, "they are empty". 

"Keys" the other guy says. "Give me your keys"

"How will I get home if I give you my keys" she tells them and now she is really scared. A sudden stinging pain cuts across her thoughts. She realizes that  the guy had just cut her arm. 

"I said. Give. Me. The. Keys" he says. He doesn't have to tell her twice. She quickly hands over her keys.

He smiles at then and looks at her appreciatively, taking a step forward.

"No" the other guy says. "We don't have time to mess around. Come on"

"Well it won't take long" He sneers at Hira. 

"Just come on!" the other guy drags him away.

Even though it was the other guy's idea to go for her keys, Hira sends a prayer for his presence. He was the one to drag the other guy away.

After standing there for 5 minutes, Hira starts walking. It has been such an awful day, but she can't think about that now. Its late and the air is getting a little chilly. Her fingertips are like chips of ice, but she cant think about that now. She keeps walking until she glimpses the main street. There might not be people but there will be a lot of cars. She will be safer. She walks on the footpath of the main street, and for the first time ever, she stops at a bus stop waiting for the bus. 

She only starts crying until she is seated at the last seat in the almost empty bus.

FOUR

The bus stops a five minute walk from her home. Hira gets out and starts walking. It is a little while after sunset when she finally opens her front door and walks in. 

"Where have you been!" Jimin yells at her. She didn't realize he would be at home. She turns around and starts walking the other way back out the front door. 

"Oh no you don't" Jimin grabs her arm and spins her around. She winces in pain, realizing that Jimin grabbed the injured part of her arm. 

"What is this. Did you do this to yourself? Where were you! I've been... I can't" Jimin stutters. Hira doesn't say anything. "Fine let's take care of your arm" Jimin pulls her towards the bedroom and gets the first aid kit. He sits her down and cleans her arm and bandages it. Suddenly Hira can't see clearly. She starts crying again. 

"Hira look at me please" Jimin tilts her chin up and wipes her tears. "It's not what it seemed like" Jimin starts but suddenly Hira gets angry enough to push him away and starts screaming. 

"What was it supposed to look like? Or were you hoping I wouldn't know that you are having an affair!" 

"No Hira listen to me I'm not.." Jimin begins but Hira cuts him off. 

"You're not what? Kissing her when I saw you? Or it wasn't her lipstick on your collar? What was that then? Were you just greeting her then? Is that the way people greet these days? I guess then those guys were being rude not greeting me on the road!" Hira yells at him. 

"No - wait what guys what are you talking about" Jimin asks. 

Suddenly Hira starts shaking when she realizes what had almost happened today at the deserted market. 

"I didn't hear your car. Where are your keys!?" Jimin runs out to check their garage as something clicks in his brain. Its empty. "WHERE'S THE CAR?" Jimin yells 

"I was mugged OKAY! What do you want me to say? That those guys had a knife? That they almost" She suddenly stops. 

"Almost.." Jimin whispers and suddenly he understands, the cut on her arm and what she isn't saying. There's a smash and Hira jumps. Jimin just punched the mirror on the dresser. 

"What did... Did they.." Jimin can't finish that sentence. 

"No. They were just thieves" She says. 

Jimin exhales and closes his eyes. Then suddenly that angry gaze turns to her. 

"Why did you run away? Alone. And that too to god knows where. Are you an idiot?" Jimin yells. 

"Well then was I supposed to just stand there and watch you make out WITH SOMEONE ELSE, WHEN I'M YOUR GIRLFRIEND!" Hira shouts. "You know what forget it. I'm exhausted. Just get out. I can't stand the sight of you right now" 

"No. You will stand here and let me tell you that I was NOT MAKING OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE OKAY. That girl was a trainee who asked my help with dance and I helped her. And when she asked me for more and I told her NO she tried anyway. Right WHEN YOU WALKED IN! So no i wasn't making out as you so pointed out. I was frozen in shock okay! Do you know what I have to go through every time I'm with a female trainee! Every time I have to be careful to not be too kind or too helpful in case they misunderstand. THAT'S MY LIFE. I can't do anything about it." Jimin is livid with anger and breathing hard. 

Hira just stares at him in shock. It is true that a lot of girl throw themselves at him. She had witnessed it herself; girls flirting with him while she was right beside him. She sighs. She is too tired for this. She tries to move past him when suddenly he grabs her and pushes her against the wall. He intense gaze bores into her soul as he stares hard at her. 

"Do not run away from me again ok? Please" he says and leans in to kiss her. And suddenly his intense emotions are finding another outlet as his hands tangle in her hair and he deepens the kiss. 

Its strange that moments ago they were fighting so intensely, and now he's so close its like he will never leave her. 

Hira smiles and suddenly remembers something. 

"Jimin" 

"Hmmm" he says against her neck. 

"Your hand! You punched the mirror. You need to take care of it." 

"Later" Jimin briefly looks at her, then ducks his head. 

"Hey" Hira yells startling him. "Come on", she drags him to the bed, picks up the first aid kit and bandages his hand. 

"Well now that we are on the bed.." Jimin says with a playful smile as he drags her down with him. He doesn't need to say anymore as they both lean in and get lost in each other. 

A/N: Well this was written a long time ago when I was into angst and all and that clearly shows in this piece. Suffice it to say I’m over all that and pretty much prefer either fluff or just a tragedy - you know your everyday stuff

[supreme-lxadxr]

~The Fallen~

Chapter 2

(A/N-- I was still 12 when I wrote this! it isn't very good yet but it will GET THERE!! stick to it!)

CHAPTER 2

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The morning had started with every resident waking up, changing into their set uniforms, grey tunics with brown shorts that was to be worn even in winter. They would all walk to the Auditorium in a line, chatting amongst themselves. The same thing happened every day, One of the Chief’s would broadcast themselves to a large TV in the middle of the large, empty room. Today it had lots of pull out chairs and a large stage lit up by stage lights, and curtains. Tables lined the walls, soon to hold bowls and plates full of the food they hardly had. They would stand in their designated square marked on the floor in tape, and watch the announcements. After the announcements ended, everyone in attendance would bow.

“Remember, if anyone is spotted skipping their injections, they can and will be forced to make up for all the skipped days- all in one sitting.”

Mae twitched and pulled at her hair.

“F-forgive me if I-I’m w-wrong, but c-couldn’t that k-kill us?” She stuttered out, tears in her eyes.

“Cheer up, I’m sure they won’t actually do that! When has that happened?” Hailey, an optimistic, athletic, well built girl piped up.

“I suggest we all quiet down! It’s unsuitable to talk through an announcement such as this during such an important time!” Kiyotaka yelled and shot straight up, sweating and basically pacing out of nervousness. He really didn’t know when to quiet down and was constantly yelling about rules and regulations, which no one ever seemed to listen to. Nevertheless, everyone stopped talking.

“If you’re caught AGAIN not taking your injections, you have the chance of having a trial, but it will most likely end in execution.”

“...”

Everyone stayed silent.

Most people in there had a secret. The Chiefs and Security guards really had no way of checking the resident’s injection levels after Hira and Kaz, both good with mechanical things and programming, banded together and rewired the scanner used to test the levels. They even altered the syringes slightly, and no one had figured it out yet. Everyone shifted uncomfortably before turning around to face the door.

“Now what’s on the agenda for today, is to get this place more ready then it already is, and if you’re looking for a good way to leave, you can use this motive to your advantage. End of announcements.”

They all turned around and bowed again. Airin sighed under her breath, wanting so much for everyone else to see how bad this actually was. Murder isn’t right. She would never give in to believing that. None of them had yet. The ones before them had either made some minor mistake, or just died of sickness or natural causes. They’re mostly in their teens to early 20’s, but the others were much older. They’re all from different backgrounds, too. Everyone had something to offer.

The only reason Airin suggested the injections were dangerous, is because she knew what they did. Her mom had told her before she died. They could convert you to a state of despair, completely emotionless and hopeless. She knew this. She didn’t tell anyone though, only her closest friends. Cynical in nature, she still found it hard to trust even them.

They all collected into a crowd outside the building, chatting amongst themselves and running in separate directions to grab their needed supplies.

“That was screwed up to heck, man! Does anyone realize that other than me? Just me? We really wake up for this-”

“Yes, we need to wake up for something! Please find some purpose in life!” Kiyotaka interrupted Mia’s whole monologue.

“Well no, maybe some people shouldn’t wake up at all in the mornings! All you’re here to do is clog the toilets and be an annoying, nasty pig!” Jess, a short, cute girl with long hair always in a ponytail, turned her nose up and laughed at the 2. She sneered, going to turn away, before Lane stopped her. She was a tall, built, darker-skinned girl who could intimidate anyone in her path. She had a soft side, but due to her upbringing, she didn’t show it.

She pushed her fist into her open hand, grinning with her teeth bared.

“Ya wanna say that again, ya little brat?” Her eyes were wide with anger and passion. Jess looked genuinely scared for a moment, before turning away and scoffing.

“Yeah whatever, like you could hurt me- go dig in the trash some more, obviously that’s where you found...whatever that is.” She looked Lane up and down, pointing at her loose shirt and short skirt. Trina quickly grabbed Lane’s arm, controlling her like she was an animal ready to attack.

“Leave her, this is what she wants from you.” Trina closed her eyes and turned away.

Suddenly, a figure appeared out of nowhere. A tall girl with short blonde hair turned in their direction, a dead expression lacing her features.

“I apologize for being late, I guess. Well not really, if you want the honest truth you always talk about.”

Airin rolled her eyes, before giving her a cold glare. She knew exactly who this was.

Elle, the literal bane of Airin’s existence. Something about that dead expression of hers that only lit up when she was mocking someone she believed to be lower than her. The way she swung her hips when she walked- everything about her was annoying. Overly fake, and of all things to be real, she just had to have her real personality out. An absolute cynical monster.

She smiled evilly at Airin, pushing past her as she made her way to the building. She looked it up and down, standing in the doorway of the large doors.

“This isn’t as good as what I thought, especially because of your unnecessary reactions. Maybe you were just trying to lure me out here so you could torture me with your presences.”

Isana opened her eyes wide, and puffed out her cheeks in annoyance.

“I’m sorry Elle, but can you just be quiet?”

“Excuse me? Do you know what you just said?”

Elle stamped her feet as she charged towards Isana, but she didn’t move.

“It’s just...you’re being really not helpful right now...I think…”

“What do you mean you think? Either you know or you don’t!”

“I said, you’re not being helpful right now and you should leave.” Isana’s whisper of a voice raised slightly, and she took her hoodie in the shape of a cat, off her head.

“I’m getting sleepy now, I’d go home if I trusted you. I’ll be keeping an eye on you...I’ll never let a killing happen...never ever…” She yawned and stuck her finger out towards Elle so she knew she was serious.

“Good luck with that-”

She was cut off by an angry Bernadette running up and punching her- something out of the normally calm and innocent girl’s nature.

“Apologize to her you jerk!!” Her voice trembled with her body.

“Do you intend to hurt me? You’re too weak for that, you know that…” She smiled condescendingly at Bernadette, bending down.

“H-Huh?” Bernadette gasped before going in to grab her hair. “You want me to show you I’m not weak?? Be my guest!!” She screamed, before she was grabbed from behind by her shoulders.

“Fighting won’t solve anything, I suggest you 2 talk this out. Also, I’m sorry I’m late, I had some things to take care of…” It was Monica, a tall, dark-skinned, sweet girl with long and unnaturally curly hair. “Is anyone leading this group? We need to get things done efficiently, and I’m here to help!” She shot a bright smile, with an even more enthusiastic thumbs-up.

“M-Monica...c-can you help me h-hang some lights?” Hira appeared behind her, trying her hardest to be heard due to her quiet voice and timid nature. She resembled a timid little bunny, her mannerisms imitating it nearly perfectly.

“Sure thing Hira, let’s go! I’ll think of some roles for the others while I help you do that. Before that happens, Elle, I’d like you to work backstage and make sure all the effects work. Everyone else just clean something or rehearse for a few minutes.” Monica commanded confidently, before disappearing with her friend.

Bernadette adjusted her blonde hair, slinging an arm around her sleepy friend- who had appeared to fall asleep standing up.

“Isana? Did she hurt you?” Bernadette raised her voice out of concern. Isana opened her eyes and pulled her hood over her head again.

“I’m okay, I think...thank you. We can both make sure no killings happen, and everyone has fun!” She smiled and put a hand over her heart.

“Yes! We can be the best duo out there- and after the party I’ll challenge you to a game of Mario Kart at my cottage! I remember last time- but I’ll win this time!!”

“Hey hey, It’s not my fault you were driving slow and lost every time!” Bernadette laughed innocently and ran back to her cottage, Isana close behind.

“You ready for this, Air?” Dominance raised an enthusiastic thumbs up, a hand on her shoulder.

“I told you not to call me that unless you wanna die!!” She blushed and yelled, turning the other way. “But to answer your question, no...we should’ve practised more.”

“Let’s do that now then, let’s go!” He grabbed her hand and ran towards her cottage, remembering he hadn’t taken down any props and still had the notes and costumes.

“I-Is this high enough?” Hira stood precariously on a stepstool, her fragile body shaking along with the unsturdy frame of the wooden stool.

Monica opened her mouth to talk, but Ameena cut her off, running up to Hira and holding her waist.

“Hey, I’d try to hang the lights a little lower. So you don’t- you know...fall. Or break. You seem fragile- sorry, that was inappropriate!!” Ameena nervously giggled to herself and covered her mouth with her free hand.

“I-It’s okay, I knew I was weak…just look at me. I don’t know why I ever thought I could be strong...” Hira crossed her clasped hands over her chest and closed her eyes.

“N-No, I didn’t mean to incite that!! You aren’t weak, Hira, don’t judge yourself based on your appearance...it truly means nothing.” Ameena grasped Hira’s hands and led her off the stool, sitting her down on it.

“My dance teacher used to always tell me that...our bodies are imperfectly perfect, and even if we want what others have, it’s not for us, and it doesn’t suit us. We’re all perfect in our own ways, and think of it this way- the word ‘imperfect’ has the word ‘perfect’ in it for a reason, right?”

Hira nodded, her shaking decreasing after she realized Ameena wouldn’t hurt or scold her, she would only reassure her- something Hira wasn’t used to.

“R-right, I think…”

“Yes, right! Now hang the rest of those lights up with confidence, I know you can do it!” Ameena flashed a bright smile before walking off with a sway in her hips. Mia ran to her, leaning on her shoulder confidently. It was unheard what she said, even though she bellowed when she talked.

Elle watched from a distance in a corner, occasionally undoing what the others had done, such as knocking over the trash cans or ripping the lights down.

Lane attempted to beat her up twice, but someone stopped her each time.

Kai and Vinnie prepared the food in the back, Lynn serving it to the tables. Bernadette and Isana returned eventually, Airin and Dominance following closely behind.

“I think we have it pretty down now, but if you wanna use notes that’s totally fine with me! I’m just here to tell you you can do it, I’m sort of like your own personal cheerleader, man!” Dominance cheered Airin on, giving her two enthusiastic thumbs-up’s.

“Thanks, I guess. But don’t get too ahead of yourself yet- we don’t know how it’ll go until it happens.”

“Cheer up, man! I’m sure it’ll go perfectly, exactly how you planned it! Just try not to fall on top of me at that one part if you can help it- unless you want-”

“A fanservice moment? Oh yeah, I forgot, no one wants to see you in that way, except maybe each other! Ahaha- I’d have to be drunk before I’d even consider either of you!!” Jess piped up, sticking her nose up at the two of them.

“Just ignore her Dominance, the best way to deal with idiots like her is to just shut up and keep nodding like you actually care.”

After a few hours of everyone working tirelessly to set up everything perfectly, it was finally done. Blue and purple string lights and lanterns lined the ceilings and walls, and delicious food of every kind lined the tables against the wall. The stage was lit up by multiple stage lights, and a huge tank of water was backstage. Kai and Vinnie were about to do something with that, which they hadn’t told anyone what that was yet.

Hira had been helping backstage for awhile too, loading the tank with a box of something. Whatever it was made Vinnie scream twice, and Hira sounded like she was about to cry. Airin was standing in the corner next to Dominance, reading her notes over and over again. She couldn’t help but feel like this was more than a skit.

She wouldn’t admit it, she hardly admits anything. She hardly even talked. But...she wanted this to be more than a play.

She wanted it to be a reality.

“Maybe someday, when all of you stop being so blind and we can leave this place…” She whispered under her breath, not realizing she was talking out loud. She was cut off by the TV in the corner turning on, and the red lights of the security cameras turning on in the corners.

“Welcome to ACE, or the Annual Concert Event! Since everyone got this prepared so nicely, I’ll allow you guys to get your plates early! But be careful, there could be someone lurking among you with murderous intentions!”

Chief 2. They thought they were funny, but they weren’t.

Everyone scattered around to get into a line, talking amongst themselves and looking around.

“Y'all have nothing on what I’ve got prepared, losers! You’re messing with a gorgeous girl genius and this idiot over here!” Mia laughed obnoxiously as she linked arms with Ameena, who had Hira on her shoulders.

“Just ignore her, I’m sure you all did amazing! Make sure to eat enough-”

“Nah, NO ONE’S got anything on us! They all did skits or some elementary garbage! Me, on the other hand, have more to show ya!” She winked and stuck her tongue out.

“Oh my God, are you okaaaaay? Usually people as dumb as you have some sort of brain damage or something!” Jess sneered, and Mia’s eyes bulged.

“Call me back when you go through puberty, ya little 9 year old brat!” She was about to flip a finger at Jess, but Kiyotaka’s incessant yelling about how “unwholesome” that was, and his going the extra mile to grab her hand- and not let go- stopped her. She didn’t seem to mind, though.

“Agh- the only person allowed to touch me is Ameena! The rest of y’all are ugly! Except you I guess, Kiyotaka!” Mia laughed, as she adjusted her top, pulling it down slightly.

Trina sighed quietly and put her head down, throwing her hood over her head as to resign herself from dealing with them.

Isana was involved in playing a video game on her small handheld device, and didn’t even notice them.

“Wow- you beat that boss twice! I couldn’t even do it once! You’re totally an Ultimate at this or something!! Is that even possible?” Bernadette’s excited yelling didn’t help the noisy environment. “Sorry, I’m just not used to seeing someone actually good at doing this! Yeah that’s right, KICK HIS BUTT!!!”

“THANKS FOR BEING SO WHOLESOME!!” Kiyotaka smiled and yelled in Bernadette’s direction- still holding a loudly cursing Mia’s hand.

“Yeah, that’s right!! Isana’s usually innocent nature is compromised by her sweet fighting skills!” Bernadette excitedly exclaimed- rather loudly.

“Ngh...I’m not some girl gamer who brags about games she’s never beaten. I’m beating this one, even if it takes all night...I think…”

“Yeah you will! Mainly because you’re actually pretty good at this- like an Ultimate- like I said!”

“Huh, an Ultimate...I’ve never heard that before...thanks!” She maintained her naturally calm and tired personality, yet seemed genuinely happy to hear that. For once she wasn’t distracted and was really happy.

After a long wait, everyone had their plates full of food and stood against the wall, as they had been instructed to do off the TV after it was all said and done.

When they were instructed to return to their seats, in round tables with small pull out chairs, they all ran. All except Mae, who had tripped and fallen, flipping her new skirt over her head, and dropping- and shattering her plate.

“Woah man, you okay?” Emerald sprang up.

“H-Hey- what happened? Hm, not bad…” Kaz smirked to himself, rushing to her.

“Ngah!! Pl-please don’t look..!” She started crying, and Emerald, Bernadette and Lynn rushed to help her up, Kaz following close behind.

“Ugh, an unexpected fanservice moment! How do you even get through the day you klutz?!” Jess yelled from her table, slamming her small fists on the table.

“Eek!! I’m- I-I...I’m sorry for-” Mae felt hot tears roll down her cheeks as she was cut off.

“That’s what your mom said when she gave birth to you!!” Jess giggled to herself.

“Jeez- calm down Jess, you aren’t fixing anything.” Alana chimed in, putting her hands on her friend’s shoulders, in a sudden motherly gesture.

“You aren’t helping very much, Alana!!” Jess crossed her arms over her chest.

Ed started laughing at her, pointing at the mess she’d made all over herself.

“Hah- it looks like something you’d do!” He pointed at Kendall, and her face nearly turned red with anger. She kept her mouth shut, and turned away from him.

“Hey, why are you ignoring me?” He reached for her hair, and she whipped around to face him.

“That was embarrassing, that’s why.” She nearly whispered, wanting no problems. She was the only one not dressed in a flashy outfit to perform in.

“Yo Kendall, follow me! I got somethin’ for ya!” Emerald sat Mae down at her table, and grabbed her friend’s hand.

“Woah hey- why are you...where are you taking me?!”

“Cheer up little dude! I’mma give you one of my outfits to wear, you look like a hot mess my man!”

“Uh- t-that’s okay, I’d rather not wear anything revealing, if that’s okay…”

“Nah fam, they don’t have to be! You trust me, right? Let’s go!”

They ran for her cottage, making a mad dash to open the door.

“Come on Emerald, my boyfriend’s gonna think something bad if I’m gone too long…”

“Who cares? You gotta be independent at some point, right my dude?” She slung an arm around her.

“Y-yeah, I guess…”

“Alright then! Take your pick, all yours man!” Emerald pointed to her bed, messy with eyeliner, lipstick, and very punk outfits. The one that caught her eye was a long, puffy black and red dress. There were accessories and tons of earrings, perfect for what Kendall always wanted to wear but never could.

Kendall walked into Emerald’s closet to change, and was slightly nervous as she tugged and pulled the dress over her slim body. She started breathing hard as she noticed suddenly the scars on her hands were extremely visible.

“What’s up dude? You ok in there?”

“I-I’m scared… Everyone can see the scars on my hands since the sleeves only go to my wrists…”

The frilly dress with a tight, chain belt around the middle made Kendall nervous. Her messy blonde hair didn’t fit the look, and she believed it to look...out of place.

“That’s all good! People should love you no matter the scars, or whatever else! You’re pretty cool anyway, so people should forgive you when they see that fierce dress and personality of yours, dude! Also, let me fix that hair of yours, I got some fierce ideas!”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

After about 20 minutes, Emerald had straightened Kendall’s hair, put it in 2 pigtails, and did her makeup heavily, like Kendall knew she would. She had small hearts under each of her eyes done in eyeliner, which also lined her eyelids heavily. She had red lipstick on her top lip, and black on the bottom. She had fake piercings all over her, and real earrings in 2 holes in her ears. She had fake tattoos on her hands, and black nails.

“All in 20 minutes...I’m a new person…?”

“Heck yeah man! You like it! I think you look sick!”

“Yeah...I do, a lot! I think you found a new side of me today...thank you!”

“Nah man, it’s always been in you! How’d you think I found my style?”

Emerald had reddish-pink dyed hair with blue, yellow and green stripes in it, and it was dyed purple at the bottom. She had tattoos up her arms and always had lots of accessories, and wore lots of leather and lace wherever she could. She also always wore heavy makeup and lots of piercings- she looked like how rock and roll sounded.

Somehow that fit Kendall too, and gave her a sense of her own individuality, something rare.

[hematomes]

We wake up, go into tumblr, and all I hear is jinx go “Hira Hira Hira GOOD MORNING!!”

LMAOOO NOO THAT'S SO CUTE

GOOD MORNING JINX AND EVERYONE how's it going

[courage-a-word-of-justice]

Grimoire of Zero 10 - 11 | Royal Tutor 11 - 12 (FINAL) | Kado 10 | Boku no Hero Academia 25 | Tsukigakirei 10 - 11...plus summer 2017 anticipated anime.

Just gonna put this here so it gets more attention while it’s open.-> http://www.strawpoll.me/13311671

Grimoire of Zero 10

Geez, the staff pulled a Kado 0 - 1 on us here…i.e. the ending of one ep is the same as the opening of the next ep. It’s just to a lesser extent than Kado did.

Seriously, who is Him??? They still haven’t told us!

Welp, there’s my answer. It was too obvious to centre a 12 episode series around, I would’ve given a plot point like that about…3 or 4 eps, tops.

Grimoire of Zero 11

The thing about this show is that you can just turn your brain off and watch along. It’s a tad slow, but enjoyable and that’s why I’ve stuck with it.

LOL, I understand what it’s like to have “messy, wormlike handwriting”…

I don’t believe a wisp of that karate chop, Holdem. The hand was at the wrong angle.

Finally, the show gets funny again. There’s the Zero we know.

I love the sense of scale the animators have demonstrated with the spells. Just saying that before I have no more chances to.

Ooh! Oh, that man. I actually side with Holdem on this one, he deserved that punch.

“I-“ – Ooh, at that moment I got completely engrossed in the cliffhanger. Normally shows don’t cut off in the middle of a sentence, do they?

Royal Tutor 11

I can’t believe they forcibly took Gregor. Isn’t there some kind of legal offence for-oh wait. That’s called kidnapping. (partially sarcastic)

I’ve always found it interesting that the princes have to refer to the king as such, rather than “dad”. That seems to be a problem in every single piece of media you get about royalty, although these guys have a conscious sort of “I am no longer the king, but your father” (and vice versa) switch which is controlled by Viktor.

Oh, so it’s basically all the Dickensian stuff you get in Oliver Twist…(I haven’t read it, but you know how it is with classics *rolls eyes*).

Heine’s movements are believable, but there’s some suspension of belief needed for Viktor’s (because he faints a little too fast, I think).

Welp, this ain’t quite crying material, but I can tell there was a “climax” where the audience was expected to cry. Knowing this is anime-only material keeps my eyes dry, I guess. However, knowing that Heine’s resigned as Royal Tutor really made my heart drop…after all, this is the second last episode, and I’ve really had fun watching these princes and their diminuitive tutor.

Royal Tutor 12

Bruno really likes Gendo poses, doesn’t he?

Heine’s voice is great for a noob VA. It really sells the character.

I always thought “hai-neh” was a weird pronunciation, but that’s what it says in the katakana.

Seeing Heine tell others their strengths really makes me feel like I’m missing them already, in a good way. I’m not tearing up yet, but it’s real heartwarming and I know if I were in the same situation, I’d cry too.

“Goodbye” isn’t quite “excuse me”, but I guess it works context-wise.

This is one of those shows where “show, don’t tell” works well and I think the show’s nailed it for the most part.

University degrees don’t necessrily make good tutors. Any student knows that, especially in uni.

I can see why even the author cried at this now, even though I’m still not crying.

W-Who’s that? With the dark hair? Eins???

Ah, there’s my answer. It was indeed Eins. Why does he have dark hair???

Welp, there’s one finale for the spring season over. The anime staff really couldn’t have done too much about Eins, though, which sucks. Come back another time for a different show, ‘kay?

Kado 10

I’m in that weird stage where I want to like Kado, but because everyone’s jumped ship, I won’t want to like it either…what a weird thing peer pressure is. *feels like crying*

I feel like I’m in Superhero Project (one of my stories) where protag Keisuke wakes up in a white expansive room to be trained in his powers. Only this time, they gave the room fractals.

Interesting. It’s like an alien LINE convo.

Sarasouju tree…apparently, it’s this thing. Commonly known as “sal”. I’ve never heard of it, though.

“Humans are ephermeal creatures.” – You remind me of Haibara (Detective Conan).

“There’re guns everywhere in America!” – LOL, that sure ain’t the truth, as much as America has gun problems.

Let’s play another common anime game. It’s called “Spot the Main Character from their Hair Colour”.

(SPOILERS for White Parasite from now on!) zaShunina’s still teetering on “cuckoo” from his facial expressions here. It’s sad, because I wanted him to be mysterious and beautiful like La Luna forever...that’s why I killed La Luna off!

*sigh* Okay, evil mastermind pretender, put your hands back on and please just negotiate like you wanted to in the beginning. (*on the brink of tears* Hey, I realised something. I keep making comparisons to White Parasite, but people find it confusing. By making those comparisons, I seem to have almost jinxed Kado to be this way.)

*crying because Shindo* La Luna’s force of living was the goodwill that it used to create its powers. Does that mean the anisotropic run off trust in the same way? (By the way, please don’t resurrect Shindo. That would break the laws of reality as we know it – even anisotropic laws.) (end spoilers)

Welp, I guess not. B-But, my dreams just got ruined by Saraka kissing Shindo (although the Kado tag spoilered it for me anyway)…

Pffffft. Okkkkkkay, Captain Shang, hold up!

Shindo’s angry face at Saraka wearing his shirt had me dying. He really is Captain Shang.

Kado. You were so beautiful at first. I placed my faith in you. B-But you changed, and now all I can do is see you through as you become a cliché fest I could have easily created with my own hands. In fact, I did create a Kado with my own hands - White Parasite. So I am the one to blame…I will have to see this through as I have seen through White Parasite.

Boku no Hero Academia 25

Well, that certainly threw me for a loop. Between two forces of roughly even power, it’s unpredictable who’ll win, but the ability to humanise a character comes with weaknesses. I know that already, as a writer and reader of hero stories.

All Might is such a fatherly type. I don’t think I could write a character like him – both OP yet grounded at the same time.

Plus Ultra!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wait, the woman with red streaks is his…aunty? Sister? I’m not sure at all.

Aw, this Shouto segment was just too good. I’m worried about Iida though, because from the Stain stuff I’ve seen floating around, he will not take the defeat of his bro lightly. Also, amazarashi is coming in the next part of BnHA! I loved Speed to Masatsu, so it’s good to meet him again here.

Tsukigakirei 10

“An Encouragement of Learning” is a Fukuzawa work.

From Kawagoe to Chiba it really is about 2 hrs. Look.

Oh great. Bad CGI people strike again…

Monzenyokocho.

Did Hira have kawaii eyes just as the other people thrust trash at him?

Imokoi is a Kawagoe specialty involving…wait for it…sweet potatoes. That’s why the sweet potato mascot makes sense.

My eyes!!!!!!!! Bad CGI people stand out more in night scenes (compared to day scenes, of course).

Toki no Kane, apparently also known as the Bell of Time.

The “game” in question, that rock paper scissors, was probably a batsu (penalty) game.

I guess I should’ve guessed Kotarou would’ve gotten angry at Hira eventually. I just didn’t think it would be now.

That shot of Kotarou walking down the street looked a little awkward because it looked like he was walking on a flat surface when it’s actually slanted.

It’s not just my video, is it? Akane’s crying got sped up and that pulled me out of what was meant to be an immersive scene.

Chotto matte means “wait a bit”, but I feel like “I’ll be right there” is warping the meaning a lil’ too much.

Well, I never expected this show to portray anger. It pulled Kotarou’s anger off really well.

I never thought I’d see the day where Kotarou would rely on the potato mascot, either. I like a show that goes out of its way to be unpredictable like this. Too bad it came a little too late in the game.

Tsukigakirei is all about following the heart and not necessarily the mind, so this is a pefect way to show it.

Oh! That was another good unexpected thing, but then they’ve been teasing that since the fireworks. Too bad they kept part of Kotarou’s face hidden right after it.

This end of ep LINE convo is about a couple that can’t sleep, so one of them starts talking about their part time job…then it gets cut off.

Oh, so that’s how Sakura is related to the main events…okay.

Tsukigakirei 11

“To decide that I’m hopeless before I even begin is nothing but laziness.” - Wise words, Dazai.

Were there always two potato mascots at the top of 13.70? I think one appeared there when Kotarou first received his, actually, although I’m not bothered to look…

The people aren’t CGI now…or I’ve somehow gotten used to them…? Either way, they’ve stepped up their animation game (in exchange for ep 12 being late, according to a note on the CR page).

That’s a cute jumper, Akane.

The fact Kotarou changes his message is something I can relate with. Even one forum post can take hours to type, even though time is always never on my side.

What’s that purple thing on the onigiri plate? A pickled plum? No, those are red…

A “root for the underdog” story is a classic, so I can see why Roman’s rooting for Kotarou.

Hahaha…yeah, let’s just sat I can’t understand the science for the life of me and leave it at that. That stuff’s chemistry, I haven’t touched it since I was 14 or 15.

The stuff about circles appears to be on segments, equal angles and so on (you know how you find the angle of a triangle based on where it is in a circle? Yeah, stuff like that).

Oh yeah, I never thought this but…Kawagoe Seminar. It’s named like Sailor Moon’s Crystal Seminar, and for good reason – both are cram schools.

There’s a grade score near Kotarou’s wrist, so understandably he got an A in Japanese.

Parents aren’t like that, Kotarou. They don’t always hope for your failure, they just hope you’ll do well in life…says someone whose parents have aways supported them.

Instead of having CGI people moving, they’ve finally done 2D people. However, the tradeoff is that now the people are not moving, which is just as weird if not even weirder.

“PoPo” is such a weird name for a shop, LOL.

No wait, I take part of my comment about 2D people back. There is still CGI, it’s just less prononced now they’ve bothered to put in 2D background people as well.

That scarf goes well with his outfit…says someone who sucks at coordinating outfits.

Why not just talk with her when you’re ready, Kotarou? If The Royal Tutor taught me anything, it’s that it’s always good to talk things over if you can’t understand each other.

Aitai can mean “want to meet”(like you’re meant to do to make the fish a heart), but the ai is in hiragana (so it doesn’t mean anything) and the kanji for tai used means “red snapper”. As in, the fish.

There’s a lot of ganbaru (try your hardest) used in this ep, and Kotarou says benkyouganbaresou in this “Sorry it didn’t turn out so great” convo. The nuance is therefore lost in the translated version, “I feel like I’m ready to study again starting tomorrow”, although I can’t suggest a better alternative.

Yeah, Kotarou’s mother is right. If you have a normal sleep schedule, you’re able to work better, despite how great it may be to sleep in.

I get easily lost on public transport, so I understand the vibe Kotarou’s parents are giving off.

This ep’s ED LINE convo is two people (one’s a guy, the other I don’t know the gender of) talking about studying and, at the start of the convo, the guy’s mother being angry. At the end of the convo it turns out the guy’s notebook was blank (and that’s the punchline to the convo).

Well, I’ll confirm my lineup for summer here and now. Licensing’s already being doled out as we speak so some of the lineup’s set in stone already. In order of hype:

Definite hype:

Boku no Hero Academia 2* (carryover)

Katsugeki Touken Ranbu*

Reflection*

Nana Maru San Batsu

Kaito x Ansa (already binged Nazotokine to prepare)

Nobunaga no Shinobi ~ Ise to Kanegasaki-hen ~* (see below, carryover)

Medium - low hype:

Vatican Kiseki Chousakan

Princess Principal 

Jikan no Shihaisha (seen the first chapter or so of the manga)

Isekai Shokudou* 

18if

Youkai Apato

Clione no Akari

Konbini Kareshi

Zannen Onna

Asterisks mean licensing’s been confirmed already for me as of this post - I’ve asterisked anything confirmed to be by CR this season, because that’s likely to be worldwide bar Asia. Katsugeki is the only known show out of the asterisks that isn’t a CR stream. 

Funi’s opened up its services to my region (due to the CR x Funi merger), I could probably watch 18if there, but 1) I feel like Funi doesn’t have a good enough player, and 2) I feel like it’ll show up on a service that has a better player.

You’ll notice Nobunaga no Shinobi, a carryover from the last season I previously didn’t care for, is on the list. I was looking at YouTube videos of people’s favourite OPs and I fell in love with Shirayuki (by Renka, it’s the OP for the current season) recently, so I binged the existing content in one day. However, it being a short series means it’s not eligible for simulcast commentary and I’ll have to make a separate ranking for short series once I make my year-end rankings (to include ~ Ise to Kanegasaki-hen ~, and because watching Kenka Bancho Otome has screwed my rankings over enough as it is). After all, my 2016 ranking policy was “a show I saw at least once over in 2016 and had at least one seasonal entry in 2016″, which if applied to this year would make Nobunaga no Shinobi eligible, but it would be unfair to pit it against any shows with standard 24 min eps.

[bikeshdesharphotography]

"One Of My Stress Killer" Good Night || Subha Ratri After losing my Kanchi, these puppies came into my life. They were born in our backyard. Two of them got lucky to see the world and live with us. I have #trained them very well and they know how to shake hands. At the same time, they pee or pow in the house. They know where to do that. As you can see this #little puppy, she is very #cute and #funny. Other one is the #funniest among all. The most #exciting part of them is they sleep in an #awkward position which makes me #laugh. Every #morning they come to my room to #distract my sleep which is also I like the most and I wake up and get ready for work. I have to skip my breakfast everyday. #puppy #puppies #mypuppies #instadogs #dogsofinsta #dogsofinstgram #reflection #hirakaziniwas #chapagaun #playtime #dogstime #smile #love #bikeshphotography #bikeshdesharphotography (at Hira Kazi Niwas)