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[jinzouactor]

Mayfly act 3 chapter.... 7?

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i forgot to mention!! bridget featured here is one of my gf @kesobun's ocs. this comic is an elaborate plot to get as many of them to interact with shimazaki as possible

[reitziluz]

Chapter 4 - Dating and Such

dazzling autumn colors. a cold shoulder. vending machine coffee. offer a finger, lose an arm.

chapter word count: 6,2K

a/n: well, despite all the obstacles, i'm back at it again! this one is a mountain of fluff, and i had lots of fun writing it! come get your fun tree facts!

(a hanahaki serirei longfic (reboot) - aimed to update monthly, but things got a bit crazy)

[milkforbones]

Okay, so lately I have discovered that MP100 manga is now being published in Poland - so of course I bought it when I saw first vol on the shelf! And after swallowing whole double volume book in one sitting on a sleepless monday night (worth it) it reklindled my passion for this beautiful creation and I actually re-watched all three seasons of anime, this time not as an highschool teen/YA, but as an adult person with a daily job.

And I am so happy that it wasn't a case of rose tinted glasses of nostalgia, this anime IS that great. I actually think that I love it even more then back in highschool!

In my teen years (tm) I remeber I identified more with Ritsu - with all his angst and all the pressure of meeting other people expectations. And now I see more of myself in Reigen actually and, as someone who constatntly fights with an impostor syndrome, I find his arc very comforting. To hear that even if you're a fraud, you are still a good person, it's weirdly soothing...

Anyway have some shippy stuff - Reigen flirting with Serizawa by pulling his tie (coz I think it's neat) ft. disgusted Dimple - he wants them to get a room and they want him to GTFO

(Ritsu and Sho will be next)

[sharkaroni]

Happy birthday to The Plum Calendar!!!

I can't believe it's already been a year since I posted chapter one. I really thought it was gonna bomb completely, but it picked up and you guys were so incredibly sweet and supportive and still continue to be, even though I haven't written anything in a while.

I figured, to celebrate, I'd post an old deleted scene from chapter 8. watch out, jealousy fans!

(This was supposed to go at the end of the scene where Reigen talks to Buddy on the last day. I'll put the end of that scene in for clarity, but the deleted scene starts at "Hey.")

”Buddy, it doesn’t matter to me if he loves me,” Reigen said, and it felt like a confession. ”If I’m headed for a broken heart, which I guess I am, then that’s what it is. I’ll be getting him home, though. I owe him that much.”

”You mean you know?” Buddy breathed, ”You would willingly suffer all this for a man you know doesn’t love you?”

”I guess I would. I am.”

”Reigen,” Buddy sighed, placing his hands gently on Reigen’s waist, ”That is pitiful.”

Yeah. Felt that way.

”Hey.”

God, as if Reigen’s morning wasn’t already shitty enough. 

Now, there wasn’t even a chance of him getting to covertly stuff this deeply jarring little heart to heart into the cavity of his chest and leaving it there. Because Serizawa was coming down the corridor with new blue robes and a complicated expression on his face.

”Serizawa—”

”Serizawa-dono,” Buddy interrupted, not taking his hands off of Reigen. ”Good morning. Reigen-sama and I were just having a private conversation.”

While he didn’t stop smiling (did he ever stop smiling?), Buddy stiffened as Serizawa approached. Serizawa looked unhappy. He shouldn’t look unhappy. Reigen had left his rooms less than 15 minutes ago, and everything had been fine, then.

”I can see that.” Serizawa didn’t even acknowledge it, just firmly grabbed Buddy’s pale wrist, and summarily removed his shitty ghost hands from Reigen’s waist. ”Anything we can help you with this morning, pal?”

Frankly, Reigen felt a bit ridiculous. Like the heroine in some cheap romance where she couldn’t speak for herself. 

But he also couldn’t really fight something very smug and appreciative from bubbling up to the surface, when Serizawa stood close, and put his hand on the small of Reigen’s back in a way some might describe as protective. Possessive, even. Serizawa was glaring. Since when did Serizawa glare?

”Not at all, Serizawa-dono,” Buddy said. ”Enjoy your breakfast.” 

He turned, and moved to leave.

”Hold on,” Serizawa said. ”Is that Reigen’s tie?”

Stopping in his tracks, Buddy looked back at Serizawa and held the stained scrap of fabric tighter.

”It is. Last night, he left it in my keeping.”

”Well, I appreciate you returning it.”

Serizawa held out his hand for it. Reigen wracked his brain, but it was hard to think of another time Serizawa had been this assertive. Well, Reigen supposed Buddy was a ghost. And Serizawa did make his living melting those into spectral slime.

”Oh,” Buddy smiled, ”Reigen-sama left it to me as a gift.”

Serizawa turned to Reigen, unimpressed look on his face. ”Did you?”

”I spilled sauce on it and left it next to my plate.”

”Right. Glad that’s cleared up.” He gestured a little more insistently with his still stretched out hand.

Buddy handed it over.

”Great.” Serizawa’s polite smile didn’t really reach his eyes. ”See you around.”

”Reigen-sama, if you wish to finish our conversation at any point—”

”He’s good.”

Reigen wasn’t used to being spoken for. Generally, he spoke too much himself. But something about Serizawa’s short tone made the hair on the back of his neck stand up.

Buddy dipped his head in a fake little bow, and finally left them alone.

Serizawa waited until Buddy had disappeared behind a corner, and then cleared his throat. ”Sorry I couldn’t fit the word ’mitts’ in there.”

Right.

Last night, Reigen had told him outright to play jealous. And Serizawa, as he was wont to do, had delivered.

Still. Serizawa kept his hand on Reigen’s back.

”I think you got your point across.”

There was a beat, as Serizawa seemed to look around for whatever it was he wanted to say.

”So, uh,” he settled on. ”What was all that about? You look a little…”

Reigen took a step back. Buddy was gone. There was no need for Serizawa to keep holding him like he mattered.

”Nothing. He was just being a dick about the tie.”

”Ah,” Serizawa said, with a tone like he knew it wasn’t just the tie he was being a dick about. ”Good thing I intervened, then.”

He held out the tie to Reigen. It was scrunched up. The stain was really bad.

”Yeah,” Reigen said, taking it. ”…How much of that did you hear, exactly?”

”Uh, none of it. He was standing very close to you. Not exactly broadcasting to the whole garden. Why, did I interrupt something?”

Reigen rolled his eyes. ”Shut up. What are you doing out here anyway? Not much of a point of me going on ahead if you leave right after me, is there?”

”I was called for breakfast. You weren’t?”

”She sends me breakfast in my room.”

”Oh. Do you want to come anyway? Show her the, uh, new strategy?”

It made strategic sense. It made a lot of strategic sense. Really, Reigen would be an idiot to pass up an opportunity like that. Worse, he’d be a hypocrite, to have told Serizawa off for wasting a chance to play up their couple act, and then turn around and do the exact same thing himself. 

But the idea of sitting next to Serizawa, having him look at Reigen, touch his lower back or the nape of his neck, say something sweet without seeming to think…it made him sick. Reigen felt more and more like he wasn’t getting out of this the same as he’d gone in.

”I think it’d be in my own personal best interest if we let Kamehime cool off for a while before she sees me again.”

”Right.”

”But find me when you’re done? We should go over what you’re gonna say tonight.”

”Of course. I’ll eat quick.”

”Don’t choke.”

Serizawa smiled as he left, and Reigen went back to his empty room.

Hope you liked it!

In the end, I just couldn't justify keeping this in. I wanted Reigen dejected, insecure and isolated in the next scene (and the lead up to Serizawa's confession) and it just felt like too much tonal yoyo-ing. Also, I wanted the tie to be gone for the final scene in the epilogue (you know the one).

Anyway, if you were one of the original readers of plum calendar, i love you and i had so much fun getting to know you. peace and love on planet earth!!!!

[homosexual-fanfiction]

holy shit you wrote the negligible self.

i'm just. i'm late to the party and still getting settled into mp100 tumblr but goddamn you can build up tension and a slow spiral into madness like nobody's business. and i loved your characterization so much, of reigen, serizawa, and aimi too. honestly saying this out loud i think i need to go back and reread.

thank you for creating such a masterpiece of a longfic and good luck with your future writing endeavors. can i ask what the new fandom is or would that be a spoiler?

Holy shit I wrote the negligible self! Hi!

Better late than never, welcome to the party and thank you!! Sending characters slowly spiraling towards rock bottom is definitely a treasured hobby of mine--and Reigen's internal mental state is what ended up really stretching the fic out, actually. I did my best to really pace it out so all of his stupid decisions and irrational breakdowns felt like reasonable reactions for him to have.

That, and I just love a fic that really marinates in all the hopelessness before coming back from it. I love the sense of "I am utterly doomed and there's no coming back" followed by a happy ending, but damn if it isn't a lot of work to set everything up just right for that. And I mean the kind of doom where you can just feel that blank, fifty-yard stare going through your soul.

AKA the kind of doom that takes like 90k words and a lot of plotting and re-plotting to convey lol.

Thank you for the kind words and the chance to go on a brief ramble :) and as for the new fandom, it's Legend of Zelda!

[etherealhoneybee777]

Okay, the mp100 fandom (and other fandom spaces as well) makes me really hopeful✨

The internet is mostly a cruel and terrible place. It largely exists as an instrument of global capitalism. Governments use social media to push propaganda that either reinforces their fascist, conservative ideals or instills leftists that want to fight back with a sense of hopelessness that paralyzes and scares them. And we’re also getting to a point where much of the content we see online is not only made by AI, but interacted with by AI as well. We’re seeing “art” and ragebait stories that aren’t even made by real humans, but are spread online as if they’re true. Transactions are everywhere, but because everything is a subscription service, we own nothing. Corporations are putting advertisements on even the most sacred corner of the web & encouraging people to constantly consume, to BE consumed with the desire to consume more things, and to fill up the little time we have left with constant, buzzing productivity—because the internet is an instrument of capitalism, and capitalism is about constant expansion, expansion that won’t stop until everything in our lives is quantifiable and our whole being is stretched thin in service of a pointless, unstoppable economic growth.

In the face of that, I think your mp100 art is amazing. I think your fic is amazing. I am glad you decided to share it with us. I am glad you took the time to analyze Mob or Serizawa or Tome. To post screen grabs of Dimple or gifs or animatics or anything else. I’m glad you reblogged my post and added some silly or thoughtful little hashtags. I’m glad you DM’d me or posted a long ramble about Ritsu or Teru or reigen.

People don’t have to do these things. They don’t have to sketch characters or share headcanons or write fic or make watch parties on cute little discord servers. But they do. They do it because it’s a fun thing to do & because they’re talented and passionate. And it makes me happy that on the internet—which is increasingly being used to alienate and control us—still hosts real communities and real people making real art and writing their real thoughts without any kind of profit motive or manipulative agenda. People are literally just posting because they want to share their work and connect with others. It reminds me that no matter what capitalism does, we live in a fundamentally social world & we’re constantly trying to connect with each other about the things we like. MP100 is the thing I like and the people here make me hopeful. I see people post their art/writing/headcanons and I get super happy. I get inspired. I look at people’s bios and all the different countries they’re from and get really happy that the internet can be used as a tool to connect people across the world with the same interest together.

Choosing to create and make friends and be nice and spread positivity over the internet is a uniquely powerful thing. It may not seem like much, (and being on the internet is often framed as “wasting time”) but the Internet is important and the things you do here are actually tangible and real. Making and sharing art—making friends—sharing writing and blurbs and headcanons is a legitimate pushback against the terrible capitalistic machine that the internet has become. I’ve heard a lot of creators say that their art doesn’t get noticed/doesn’t matter because it doesn’t get a lot of attention. But it DOES matter. Because, for every second that someone spends seeing your art, that’s one second that they don’t spend on government propaganda or brain-numbing advertisements or ragebait or AI generated “content”. And even if no one sees your art, YOU spent time making it. You loved it and cared for it and valued it in a way that capitalism can never profit from or understand.

I hope you know that I see your art & love it. I look at it when I’m sad. My gf and I look at mp100 art while we sit outside and feel the world leave our bones. Maybe this is too much, but I’m feeling earnest and joyful tonight & am trying to lean into those feelings.

I’m just thankful. You create and share just because you wanted to create and share. You’re making the world a better place.

[hongherbac]

[Serizawa centric] The Humanity of S&S - Chapter 6

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Chapter: 6/6 (FIN!)

Fandom: モブサイコ100 | Mob Psycho 100 Rating: General Audiences

Non-Romantic Relationships: Seirizawa Katsuya & Reigen Arataka & Dimple

Summary: Ido confronted Serizawa, and Reigen was very supportive there.

Author Notes: Sooooo this is my first MP100 fic and also my first story in years. I really love Serizawa and Reigen. I wish them to be happy. Of course now I can see many flaw in the fic, but there are still some parts that I truly enjoy. Hope you do too! :)

Chapter 6

By the time they returned to the office, it was already dark. Outside the dimly lit building, there was a large sign that said "Spiritual Counseling Office" and a window with blinds next to it. Although the curtains were always drawn, a faint light could be seen. Reigen would definitely remember to turn off the lights (because he was stingy with the electricity bill), so since the light was on, it meant that someone was in the office.

It was probably the kids. He thought so. But when he opened the door, he found that it was not the case.

A middle-aged man was sitting on the office sofa. With his neatly combed hair and crisp white shirt, he was staring at the exaggerated "Greatest Psychic of the 21st Century" poster on the wall. Because of the excessive photo-shopping, Reigen looked more cunning than confident. Only when he heard the door open did the man turn to face them. It was a figure Reigen didn't recognize, but Serizawa was quite familiar with.

"Ito-san!"

"Hello. Since the door was unlocked, I took the liberty of coming in." Ito bowed, but his eyes couldn't help but look at Reigen secretly, "Nice to meet you. I'm Ito Sayuu. Serizawa and I are classmates from night school."

Ito…? Reigen's mind raced and immediately connected the dots.

"So you're a classmate of Serizawa. Welcome! Please make yourself at home. We really appreciate how you’ve looked after Serizawa." he said with a bright smile, gesturing for Serizawa to sit on the sofa, "You're here to see Serizawa, aren't you? Take your time, I'll make some tea."

Serizawa said with some discomfort, "Why is Ito-san here?"

"You were absent from class yesterday. I heard from the teacher that you didn't ask for an excused absence, so I was worried and thought I'd drop by at the address on your business card. Here, this is yesterday's homework and notes." Ito took out some papers from his briefcase and said kindly, " It's a relief. I was afraid you might be scared to go out again."

"Uh…" Serizawa shrank, avoiding eye contact, "Thank you for your concern. I'm fine."

"That’s good to hear. I'm glad I came. And I get to see the excellent boss Serizawa told me about, so now I’m reassured." Ito smiled, "Now I can be 100% sure that this company is a fraud."

-Thunk.

Reigen slammed the ceramic cup down, "Tea, please."

"Don't be mad. I won't tell anyone, for Serizawa's sake."

"I'm not mad. I've met enough skeptics; you won't make a difference." Reigen said, sitting down next to Serizawa, leaning back and crossing his legs, "Let's get straight to the point. What’s your real purpose for coming here?"

"You are certainly an experienced fraudster. So I'll come straight to you. I want Serizawa to join my company."

"That is his own choice. What's it to me?"

Ito stared at Reigen, "I can see that you have extremely good observation skills, coupled with a flamboyant but infectious performance and dialogue. You use these skills to fool some unfortunate souls who think they have encountered supernatural events, perform some random spells according to the Internet, and then say some words to put them at ease. Am I wrong?"

"If you're so good at reading people, why don't you look in the mirror? Afraid to see a cocky punk?"

Ito maintained his politeness, but his eyes were clearly enraged.

"The problem is that Serizawa believes in you with all his heart. He lacks social experience and judgment, which makes him easy prey for someone like you, who uses his naivety to manipulate him while making him believe he's doing good. It's just so pathetic, I can't bear to see it." He tapped his fingers heavily on the desk, "Exorcism? Psychic powers? If it's true, how about you show me right now?"

Dimple squinted at them, "Just let Serizawa show off a little, so that guy will shut up."

"No." Reigen declared, "It is not necessary."

"Looks like it’s not going to happen." Ito smiled, "Forget it. I'm not interested in arguing with you. Supporters will always come up with reasons anyway. We're actually quite similar in some aspects. There's no need to be enemies. Let's make a deal between our companies."

"What is it?"

"You fire Serizawa, and I'll offer you a sum of money that will more than make up for the loss."

"What do you take others for…? Pawns for you to play with?"

"Just like you. Whatever you want to call it, I'm just good at using other people's talents. I place them in the most suitable position according to their weaknesses and abilities. It's perfectly reasonable."

"Right. Now I finally understand."

Reigen was expressionless, but his eyes showed unreserved contempt.

"You're the one who has been disturbing Serizawa for the past two days. For someone who lacks self-confidence like Serizawa, you just have to keep denying his thoughts, ignoring his feelings, and acting as if he's not normal, and you represent the universal values. Once he no longer trusts himself and instead believes in you to lead him, he'll be at your mercy.

He pointed at himself with his thumb.

"On the other hand, a self-centered, petty, snobbish fraudster like me, who has less capital than your company, will be easier to deal with by offering a favorable deal. To put it bluntly, you don't really need Serizawa as an employee. You just enjoy the hunt."

Ito was flustered for a moment, obviously not expecting Reigen to be so eloquent and explicit. But he quickly regained his composure.

"Now we're both on the same page. What's your decision?"

"For something this important, shouldn't we ask the person involved?" Reigen looked at the subordinate, "What do you say, Serizawa?"

"Uh, I…."

Serizawa was at a loss for words. He had been silent, listening to the two presidents' war of words over him, wringing his hands in anxiety and keeping his eyes on the ground. He was not as eloquent as Reigen or Ito. Now he was asked for his opinion. He stammered for a long time, unable to clear his thoughts and couldn't spit out a single word.

"Serizawa, you will make it right, won't you?" Ito softened his tone again and changed to that seductive manner, "Think rationally; the objective conditions on my side are certainly better, and my company is quite decent. I'm sure your mother would be very happy if you came to work for me."

Mother? Serizawa's expression turned panicked. Reigen noticed the reaction and recalled the accident at the convenience store yesterday. He had just entered the store after withdrawing his money, when he overheard Serizawa talking on the phone. His quick mind connected the dots, and he immediately realized what had happened.

Ito Sayuu. Reigen hadn't expected him to be this despicable. Now, he was really pissed off. This guy not only undermined Serizawa's self-esteem, but even used his family to make him feel ashamed and guilty.

"… Mom was always worried about me," Serizawa said, "She was always like that.  I had told her several times to give it up, but she kept finding new counselors to convince me to leave the room. She didn't understand. I just didn't want to hurt people anymore, and I didn't want to be reviled and treated like a monster.

"But I've thought about it. There are so many things in this world that I do not understand. For example, I can't understand why Ito-san is so confident, so unafraid of others, and so bold in expressing your opinions. So I think it's actually quite normal that Ito-san can't understand my thoughts right now."

He swallowed nervously and forced himself to look up at Ido.

"I have learned a lot here, and I have used my abilities to help many troubled clients. Reigen-san is a good person. I like the people here. I'm very happy." Serizawa bent down and bowed deeply to Ito, "Thank you very much, Ito-san, for your kind offer, but I must decline your suggestion. This is a decision based on my own judgment."

Ito's face was extremely grim. He stared straight at Serizawa for a long time without saying a word.

"All right! You heard the man. That's the way it is." Reigen propped himself up on his knees. He walked over to his desk by the window and opened his laptop.

"Why…" Ito muttered.

"Let me give you a free piece of advice." Reigen said, "No matter how good you are, the most important thing is humanity. That's why you failed today."

"Hmph, don't bother." Ito picked up his briefcase and turned to leave. Serizawa hurried after him.

"Wait, Ito-san. You're going to night school, right? Let's go together."

Ido paused for a moment, looked back at Serizawa, examined him up and down as if for the first time, "Serizawa-san, you're a surprise to me. I guess my judgment is still too narrow."

Ito suddenly smiled. Somehow, it felt more genuine than ever, not hiding his ambition at all.

"One day, I will make you recognize my company. Then you'll regret your decision and beg me to take you in. Wait for it!"

"Yes! I'm looking forward to it, Ito-san."

"Enough talk. Let's go."

After they left, the office suddenly became very quiet. Dimple had long since left, leaving Reigen alone at his desk, his head propped up on his hands. He seemed bored, using the computer reluctantly.

The flickering, pale screen showed the Icefox window, currently open on an email page. Reigen scrolled through the inbox, skimming over countless spam emails and a few non-urgent help requests, to find a single email that looked relatively normal. It was from two days ago, with the subject line "For Arataka" and the sender listed as "Mom".

"Rely on you guys a little bit more… yeah?"

He moved the mouse, opened the email, and began composing a reply.

He had been relying on you for a long time, in every way. Reigen thought. It's just that he's a little too slippery for anyone to notice.

(The End)

[eugenoid]

Tag game!

Got tagged by @happy-mokka (psst, @eugenoid-remade was my temporary account, I reside in here now)

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Rules: name your favorite movie, character, animal, drink, song, season, book, color and hobby.

Well, I can never pick a favorite anything (besides maybe animals and colors), so I'll just go on a whim with my choices mostly, listing what I like most at the moment, more or less.

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Favorite movie: I really struggled to come up with anything, but after scraping my memory for anything my brain came up with "What We Do in The Shadows" (yes, the movie, I have yet to watch the show), my mom also really loved it after my recommendation, so it has a special place in my heart.

Favorite character: right now it's definitely Crowley (duh) from Good Omens, but it's also Reigen and Serizawa from Mob Psycho 100, Abe from Big Windup, Annie and Owen from Maniac (the short netflix series), and. And. There's probably so much more, but my mind comes out blank, so let's leave it as it is.

Favorite animal: SHARKS BABEEYYYY! I also like cats a lot. And CROWS, duh [x2]

Favorite drink: Coffee probably? But only with milk and something sweet. I also like Schweppes (not sponsored).

Favorite song: I listen to SO much music, how the hell am I supposed to pick just one song? I'll just post a bunch that come to mind (with links)

"Dethroning Of The Party Queen" and "Number 149" by Rosalie Cunningham (I LOVE ROSALIE SO MUCH MAN SHE'S GREAT)

"Scream Whole" by Methyl Ethel

"Other People" by LP

"Мама, мы все сошли с ума" by Кино

"Wait a Million Years" by The Grass Roots (this is THE azicrow song to me)

"On GP" by Death Grips

Okay I need to stop myself or I'll drop a whole playlist on your heads. God I hate picking favorite songs, I feel like this is ALL WRONG

Favorite season: Summer, late spring and very early fall, because my depression gets worse with shorter days and less sunlight.

Favorite book: OOOOOF, I feel like I haven't read enough books to properly choose, but. Let's say "Good Omens" for now.

Favorite color: teal, pink (the kinds that are warm and orange-ish) and black (blueish black especially). Look at them.... beautiful. I also love combinations of blue+yellow and blue+orange.

Favorite hobby: Well, right now I'm pursuing (trying to pursue) an art career, so I don't think drawing counts as hobby anymore. I guess I enjoy playing video games? I like singing. I'm getting back into writing fanfiction, so that should also count?

Tagging @someoneyoudontreallyknow, @eviltits, @icecreamvi, @reitziluz and @telivanistoolateparty (if you feel like doing it, of course), and anyone else who wants to, really

[ygodmyy20]

Mob Psycho Season 2 re-watch thoughts

Whelp that was intense!!!

Okay first, watching Shigeo cycle through all his 100% emotions was more gripping than I remember. And yep I am still fucking fascinated with 100% ecstasy.

There is still something so, so so soooo unnerving about the start to that fight. Shigeo leans into rage on purpose, which I didn't remember. And then when he gets to ecstasy/bliss before falling into sadness and then resignation...fuck. Even on the rewatch it's so intense. It's a lot all at once. SO many emotions ,and there is always this strange happiness I have for him, to get to experience ALL THAT but it's also so jarring.

Something that surprised me, was Shigeo's anger through most of the 3-4 episode finale just throughout it. I had watched many clips, but on the rewatch, he is legit just pissed the whole way through. He comes back a bit a few times but like, for the most part, he is mad. And I didn't really realize that before. He is showing so much emotion especially after the fire. Like yeah this scene didn't last long

But the emotions from it come through the whole rest of the finale. His argument with Serizawa, him finally snapping at Suzuki. All of it felt like he was holding onto that anger from earlier and not letting it go until he basically went to 100% on everything.

In a way Shigeo used that fight to process his own emotions probably, everything he had been holding in.

I also think that being able to actually feel those emotions, even if they were unstable, shows Shigeo's growth. The fact that he raises his voice in the finale, that he is assertive, that he realizes the responsibility he (and he makes this choice, I don't think he was forced into it) wants to take.

Okay, he was backed into a corner somewhat. But he could have taken the same out as S1. If he REALLY wanted to and asked Reigen, you know Reigen would have agreed.

Shigeo decided that he needed to take action, that he could help save the people he cared about. It nearly destroyed him which is a whole 'nother bucket of feels.

Also fuck now that I am thinking about the whole end scene, of Reigen.

Fuck what was he thinking? I mean, at this moment, he had to of thought Mob was dead....

And then after they found Mob he had gone further than anyone had seen him before. He was down for the count, completely spent. That's scary. To see someone you care about get to that place. Push themselves so far they can't even move. That's scary for Reigen, for Ritsu, for Teru—they all saw Shigeo as invincible. And at that point, where they find him, they realize that he's not.

He came within a breath of dying and that is something that weighs on anyones mind, let along two kids and Reigen (who okay, is an adult but he is only 25. I remember when I was 25...you're an adult. But still have a lot of life to learn).

But anyway.

Wonderful season.

I think it has the highest highs for me, but still not my favorite. Nothing compares to the finale for me.

I can't wait to get to confession arc.

[jsaunderswrites]

A personal (and probably wrong) ranking of the MonsterVerse

I decided to start the MonsterVerse last month after realising it's 10 years old and one of the only successful outcomes of the cinematic universe boom of the early 2010s. And so I marathoned everything in a couple of weeks. And now with the next movie coming out in March I decided to rank my opinions. And I get that everything I say is probably objectively wrong but that's how it is. I should mention I have no history with kaiju movies. I saw the 1998 Godzilla as a kid and once again as an adult. I thought it was a flawed but passable blockbuster, not the worst thing ever created. I would love if Zilla were added to the MonsterVerse but I get there are probably licensing issues in the way. And I remember being very positive about the 2005 King Kong and those leeches will haunt my nightmares forever.

N/A. The novelisations and TTRPG (2014-) I haven't read these. I understand the novels expand on the story of the movies by adding context and backstory. I might try these later.

7. All the comics (2014-) Just to get them out of the way, all the tie-in comics kinda suck. In the way all tie-ins tend to. Rushed inconsequential stories with no real depth. Skull Island: The Birth of Kong had a chance but was so focused on the Monarch mission that the titular event is relegated to a questionable vision by the villain. This doesn't cover Justice League vs. Godzilla v. Kong which I have not started.

6. Godzilla (2014) The movie starts pretty good, but with the death of Cranston's character we lose the most interesting viewpoint and are left with generic white-bread soldier guy, who is the least of all the protagonists in these movies. The movie even looks gorgeous at first and settles to just very good after they leave Japan. I am uncomfortable with how uncritical this movie was of the US military. Out of their depth sure, but good people trying their best. When Serizawa brings up Hiroshima, the film has so disconnected Godzilla from the horror of nuclear weapons that it feels like he's only protesting because of his family history. not connected to the themes in any way. ALSO they do the thing where they bring up a historical tragedy/atrocity but use an in-universe justification to make it less objectionable. So the Castle Bravo test was actually trying to destroy Godzilla. The occasional shot of dispassionate, uncaring destruction left in the wake of phenomenally uncaring monsters of unfathomable power are very effective, but they're too few. And at the end the MUTOs start caring about the regular soldiers. "I may currently be fighting Godzilla but some guy started a boat over there and I need to kill that for some reason!" And the fact they monster fights keep happening in locations that coincide with soldier guy's journey gets comical.

5. Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) Some fun fighting between giant ape and lizard. And I was happy to get King Ghidorah back because he was awesome in KotM. But his actual fight is not particularly long because we spend most of the movie on the journey to the hollow earth and then the second fight between Kong and Godzilla, leaving Ghidorah's return feeling too rushed. The actual human plots are very meh. The investigators team feel very Marvel studios goofy in a bad way. I have no love for conspiracy theorists anymore and the moment Bernie brings up fluoride he lost me. The expeditionary team are boring. I do not care beyond the little girl having a bond with Kong. That was sweet but everyone else is irrelevant to me. I would prefer just learning about the axe and Kong's people rather than focusing on this crossover. I did have a chuckle that both the star kaiju are characterized as massive alpha-bros who need to be the biggest dick in the room. But otherwise it's just some fun action with nothing much of substance.

4. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) There is an ongoing problem in this whole franchise that is most present here: nature doesn't have inherent balance. So much is based around heroes and villains insisting we need to step back and allow nature to fix itself, because it has a plan and a will. But it doesn't. Nature cannot fix the damage we have done on its own. We need to actively undo what we've done to it. So the fact they keep insisting this and treating what amounts to new age religious faith as though it is any way scientific gets on my nerves. But otherwise this is a good one. Mark Russel is the best of the generic white guy main protagonists, his hatred for titans and insistence they're better all dead makes sense contrasted with everyone else's unfounded faith. But he also is willing to cooperate when it comes down to it. There are some gorgeous shots in here. King Ghidorah really sells the apocalyptic alien invader/literal actual Satan thing very well! I wanted more of him! I was interested in how they set up a universe of monsters with Mothra seemingly seeding something with her sacrifice and Rodan bowing to Godzilla but the movies so far seem to be ignoring them. Bring them back! Also I liked Dr. Stanton so I'm disappointed he was also dropped.

3. Skull Island (2023) I was surprised at how attached I got to the characters, especially with everyone actually turning out to be on the same side. There is a strong theme of family through all of these installments that can be interesting or not depending on the actual media. I don't think we're getting a season 2. It's Netflix. So in like 3 years one of the comics will mention how a bunch of people were rescued from the island in the 90s with no other context. And any continuation that doesn't end with a three way wedding between Sam, Irene and Cap is not canon.

2. Kong: Skull Island (2017) I know I'm against the majority rating this one here. But I love the anti-military theme. I like the way it looks, the sometimes psychedelic shots. Samuel L. Jackson sells the villain, the creatures are all awesome, none feel like filler creatures. I felt like Loki Bond and the anti-war reporter don't get arcs but their performances sell the characters very well. I would love if we could get them back, just do more with them. The stinger feels like a set up for a more behind the scenes look at Monarch. Speaking of...

1. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023-2024) This was the best one. Great characters, story, visuals, the whole package! Every Godzilla appearance is better than all the movies. The theme of family drama is central here and strong. The drama is palpable! I hope we get a continuation, either a season 2 or bring these people back in the movies. Rather than Millie Bobby Brown again. It's strong enough to be enjoyable on its own but sadly I don't know how sensical it is without having seen the movies. I want a physical release now!

The future Now I am going to start trying other films. Shin Godzilla and Godzilla Minus One, rewatch King Kong 2005. Also I started Godzilla: The Series to see if it gets interesting. And also eventually Godzilla Singular Point. I'll eventually watch Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire when it comes out but whether in theaters or not I don't know yet.

[blrecs]

01/50: the original of love (tomo serizawa, "white liar")

A perennial theme in bl manga (and, perhaps, in any genre story about love) is the desire for two people to become one person through their love. The (now tired) callback is, of course, to Plato’s Symposium, where Aristophanes recounts the myth that would later be made famous in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” that humans were once one large being with two sets of arms, two sets of legs, two heads, and that Zeus split us apart. Love is the longing to return to wholeness, to find one other’s half and become one.

In White Liar, Taiga Jinnouchi is both less and more than a human being. He is able to be many human beings, by taking in each character through his scripts, but it feels somehow that he is, at the same time, incomplete. His mentor Ren warns him that a lack of self is the sign of a second-rate actor, that allowing himself to be possessed by other characters, other non-selves, will destroy him. Kasamatsu, the veteran stylist, describes him as a transparent vessel, capable of taking on anything poured into him. His director describes him as a doll. He projects the illusion of wholeness, but inside he is empty.

White Liar is, then, a happy story. Taiga is reunited with Kei, the person who inspired him to become the actor he is. Like other stories of predestination (soulmates, childhood friends to lovers, reincarnation), the appeal is that you are doing what you are supposed to, that some act of divine intervention (love, fate, God) put you on a path that you will see to its end, and that that end is good. Because Kei set Taiga out on this path (acting), and that path brought Taiga back to Kei, Taiga is complete because Kei is back in his life.

Despite Kei being the point of view character, White Liar is Taiga’s journey. We even return to his hometown. What Kei gets out of this is “love,” but in a nebulous sense — good sex, good feeling, the ability to invest in someone who values him. I am not poo-pooing this as an important element of love IRL, but simply as a fascinating narrative quirk. Kei doesn’t go on a journey of self-discovery to find himself. As an object of Taiga’s love and desire, he is already whole and perfect, at least to Taiga. Kei’s forte is hair and makeup — by definition, his role if done correctly renders him invisible to Taiga’s audience. As for us, Serizawa’s audience, he is subsumed into Taiga. Together he and Taiga combine to create one person, but that one person is the actor Taiga Jinnouchi.

Compare this to Ayako Noda’s Double, which is also a series about two people trying to make up one complete actor. But the creation of the actor Takara is an uneasy compromise that cannot be sustained out in “the real world.” It is a nebulous thing of competing and complementary visions, which once sent out to actually function as an actor begins to collapse. Of course, Noda — through her other name Arai Niboshiko — is frequently interested in the idea of a world created by two people alone, that can only be sustained when accessed by those two people alone. Many of her stories are about two people becoming so lost in a world of their own making that love becomes a survival tactic.

Serizawa, though, does not feel compelled to put Kei and Taiga through the same tortuous gauntlet. In chapter 5 of White Liar, Kasamatsu is trying to convince Kei to accept Taiga’s feelings. “Sometimes, when Taiga laughs, he looks just like you,” Kasamatsu says. I have no doubt Serizawa meant that as comforting, a callback to that age-old idea that a couple that has been together long enough even begin to resemble each other. But what an unsettling thought: that the wholeness envisioned by Taiga is to take in Kei as well, as if Kei too were a role, his first and most important role. There is no need for struggle in White Liar. It is a story about seamlessness. One lover is a vessel, transparent, and the other is invisible. If Zeus were to look down upon them, he would not need to tear asunder. He would see only one person, moving easily through the world.

[creativenicocorner]

No no!! Please have a moment!! Ramble away!! Cause I'm sitting here going absolute HAM on just serendipitous DELIGHT!! Cause yeah! You're right we are strangers!! And yet my silly words inspired you, and your gorgeous art inspired me!! Not to sound all hippy-dippy but that's what it's all about Bay-Bee!! ♡♡♡ Peace and Love on Planet EARTH!!! ♡♡♡

Art and creativity truly transcend time and space! OUGH I'm tearing up with joy again!!

AAAAHH my absolute pleasure!! I've been known to be a bit enthusiastic with art, it's how I found the friends I have now from back when I used to write of Trollhunters fanfic

And OOOOOO I am gobbling this behind the scene art!! MANGA HAIR SPOTTED!!! Oh man Serizawa and Reigen standing there radiating vibes of "well...now what?" or even, "we're lost, aren't we?" and Reigen's just "Naaaaah"(in tones of absolutely lost). And YEEESSSS Mononoke!! Oh I'm honored!! Nothing like Ghibli to animate globby wormy things be it The Curse, Plant Growth, Skin??, Ocean+Water - and the fact you used the Forest God made me very Very happy indeed!! For out of all the Ghibli films (Only Yesterday aside as that is a very prominent inspiration) Princess Mononoke is another big influence - it's tricky to dissect without spoilers, perhaps when the fic is finished I'll be able to place side by side what moment inspired which scene and or choice.

There's so many moving pieces I feel like Charlie Day sometimes haha

But yeah!!! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ♡ I'm just so happy I was able to successfully convey that Ghibli meets Horror meets Mushishi vibe! And Yes!! Infinite Motivation™ truly a powerhouse behind all creatives!! And oh my GOD I will beyond elated to see your artistic renditions of each chapter, holy shit, the writer's dream!!!

Thank you so much again!! Feel free to ramble at me anytime!! And YES ⸜(*ˊ♡ˋ*)⸝ thank you so much @secretagent9 !!

Glow Worms

Or „In the Depths of Safflower Hills“ by Enter_Fool on Ao3 / @creativenicocorner

I am actually so OBSESSED with this fic right now - started reading it not realizing it wasn‘t finished yet and my heart BROKE WHEN I REALIZED (I‘m begging you to update soon PLEASEPLEASE/joking…no pressure!!)

Anyway I hope you like my book-cover-ish fanart of your breathtaking, amazing, wonderful story (really putting my graphic design degree to good use) ((also sorry for ignoring your reigen hair preference))

Uhm yeah everyone go read it. It‘s amazing.

[arabaka-archived]

okay.... I gotta ask. Serizawa x reader bedroom headcanons? What are his tastes? Does he like to take his time and cherish the moment or be rough and brash, taking what he wants? What do you think he looks like underneath everything? Would love to hear your takes! :))

*₊˚💬୧ BUTTERY MAKE MY BRAIN GO BRRRR

first let's talk about serizawa and his god-like body. i am not talking about chiseled, greek statue mf. i am talking pudge. i am talking excessive body hair. look, no hate to those that envision seri with a toned body or maybe even abs but honestly, that's not how i picture him! i imagine him to have a little belly on his lower abdomen, perfect for kissing and rubbing when you cuddle <3 man has the most rugged happy trail. he starts "manscaping" (lol) when you first start getting intimate because he thinks he has to but you ask him to hold off one time and oh LORD what awaits you is just--- perfect. his pubic hair would be dense but it stops at the base. he does regular maintenance on his balls because they get unruly otherwise and kinda uncomfy. kjFLKDJFSGLKJDG;D BEAUTIFUL BIG MAN THAT I WANT TO SMOTHER IN KISSES

his heart? big. his cock? bigger. like i mentioned in my super thirsy anon answer seri is at least 8 inches. AT. LEAST. i know he has a monster cock. i just know it. i'm flipping over whether he has thick veins or if he's mostly smooth with thick foreskin either one has be going ballistic. FAT COCK SERI SUPREMACY

as far as sex with seri, if he's going to be rough with you it won't be until you've been together for a while and he knows that: 1) he can control himself (and knows more about himself and what he likes) and 2) that you can take it. but he loves exploring those boundaries with you when you get there. otherwise he's so delicate with you. he's as giving as a lover gets! LOVES TO EAT YOU OUT. literally one of his favorite things to do, no matter what position but 69 is his go to because he gets to see you, so up close and personal. probably 2nd preferred position is you just straight up sitting on his face. maybe into breath play in that regard but YOU suffocating him. he wouldn't be a fan of doing that to you but he does like to see his big hand on your neck (no squeezing though). going back to him being fucking you hard and nasty, he especially loves when you're on top or doggy style because he can grab your waist and really hammer you hard, doing a mix of rough thrusts and intense pulling motions so he's reaaaalllyy going all out inside you.

he'd be the type to always use condoms until one day, when y'all run out and are really in the heat of the moment, you tell him to go raw and he never looks back from that point on lol. provided y'all are safe ofc!!!!!!!

actual image of seri judging me but knowing I am right

[my-fancy-hat]

Of all the what-ifs scenarious that been running throught my head from the moment I knew this was the start of the final arc, this is the worst of them all, and its implications terrify me. During the episode, I absolutely loved all the references and tiny appearances of everyone who crossed path w Mob at some point giving him a grain of encouragement through their support! (also props to Onigawara he’s finally at tone w the rest of the body improvement club yess) and we did see how much Mob had improved too, not only in his academic and physical abilities, but also in his confidence, management of emotions and morals. Mob from the first season would have never dared to ask for advice on how to confess to a girl, less call her to ask her on a date, and that makes me tremendously happy I'm so proud of my bebe. Mob has come a long way and the life lessons he has learned thanks to the help of his environment have put the boy on the cusp of his development, but what just happened in this ep puts, in some way I believe, at risk everything that has been built up until now, not only because ???% will destroy and put everyone around it at risk of life, is about the psychological and moral impact it will have on Mob. The reason why this story began was the desire to change and control his powers because Mob was scared of himself (due Ritsu’s accident), that's how he met Reigen and forged his bond with him. Now, in the aftermatch, when mob opens his eyes (I don’t think he’s dead first of all) and sees what he did again and who he injured this time, how is he going to take it? that all his efforts during these years were in vain as he caused a disaster harming his loved ones once again? that's stuff enough to disown your entire way as futile. I don’t see Mob deserting of it either but I hope that he has enough mental strength to forgive himself for what will happen, and I only hope that those involved do not resent or get badly injured from this situation, and with this I want to mention Tsubomi, who is the one who is most at risk by proximity to the scene. So far no clear answer has been given on how to stop ???% but if I have to bet on something or someone who will not obey reasoning and try to save him somehow it will be Reigen., and here’s where I'm shitting my pants. Since Dimple died? dissapeared? I don't trust this series to keep the main characters well and safe less if this’ finale and honestly I fear for Reigen, a lot. I don’t see him dying but I’m still worried!!!!! 

When it comes to the central theme of this final arc, and I hope I didn't get the wrong idea, it has to do with rejection/acceptance and authenticity; I will be loved/accepted for who i am?. This topic highlights 3 characters on screen imo: Mob, Tsubomi and Reigen. Tsubomi and Reigen use social masks that hide their true selves., very uselful facades that helps them a lot to pass by throught day by day and gain people’s admiration and respect, but this convenient cynicism it only further isolates them from deep connections and genuine acceptance. Mob on the other hand, he is honest with his feelings, faithful to his values ie authentic; he did not deny or hide his insecurities or flaws instead he corrected them and improved them into a more kind and open persona: if Mob may to be loved he will be for who he is, not for what he should be. In this foil - authenticity representation between Tsubomi-Reigen vs Mob, I still do believe Tsubomi will reject Mob anyways (hunch) even if he did everything alright. You don't have control of who accepts or reciprocate your feelings and that’s okay! that’s one of the crude truths you have to learn in life and I see this is where is going. In regard to Reigen, he needs resolution to his struggles as they were bringed back in this very rare and open-vulnerability moment w Serizawa (loved that scene fr) “if I were to show who I truly am, no one will be able to accept me” and that’s, ugh I want to slam his face with the door (affectionate). Reigen has to overcome this anxiety/fear of rejection and express his true self especially to Mob since he’s the most precious person in his life. Also, this is gonna be the most difficult thing will Reigen do bc this is the one thing he's scared the most, to disappoint his student culminatting on Mob abandoning him uhuhj but no matter what Mob will always support and love his master and Reigen needs to know that! needs someone’s acceptance as a first step! this incluiding his fears, flaws and mistakes. Now on how this is gonna play out, will Reigen have to do this orden to save Mob from ???% ? idk. At last, I want to mention that this is the perfect set-up for Dimple to come back and save the day (in denial). I can’t wait for next ep it will be cathastropic for my health

[yaffles-world]

Apple Picking!

A/N: do I even have to say this anymore? Written as f/o content but I don't mind sharing or people reading as x reader

Summary: Ren and Serizawa go apple picking on their day off.

Word count: 1.6k

It was a bright and sunny day, and I was feeling a bit restless to go outside. Reigen was at work, but I had the day off, and I remembered Serizawa did too. Out of all the words I would use to describe Serizawa, outdoorsy would not be one of them. Despite that, he had been much more adventurous lately. He still gets anxious but he also pushes himself a lot more, especially since he feels comfortable with the people he's around. With all that in mind, I called him up. 

"Um… you want to go to an apple orchard?" he responded, "How? Where?" 

"There's just one down the road, you can go and harvest the apples yourself! Wouldn’t that be cute?" 

"Okay! Sounds good, I will be over soon," he said. 

And soon, he was over. He knocked on the door and I quickly opened it, letting him inside. He was wearing casual clothes, long jeans and a bright, cuddly, orange sweater. I jumped forward and wrapped my arms around him, pushing my head into his chest. His sweater was made of wool, and a bit scratchy, but it was warm. He smelled like fresh laundry. I pulled back from the hug, and looked up at him. He had a red tinge to his cheeks.

"Are you ready to go?" he asked. 

"Sure am!" I grabbed his hand, and walked out the door making sure everything was locked up before heading towards the farm a few blocks away. We walked in silence for a bit. It was a weekday, so the streets were pretty quiet and the main things we heard were the rustle of leaves and the occasional car going by. Our hands were intertwined and swaying back and forth gently as we walked. 

"What's your favourite thing about Autumn?" I asked.

Serizawa didn't say anything for a while. He was silent for so long that I thought he hadn't heard. Then he said, "the weather. I like being able to wear longer clothes, whilst also not having to avoid going outside… also the trees are losing their leaves… it's very pretty, but it's also both happy and sad. They have to die before they can be born again, stronger than before." 

"Wow," I squeezed his hand, "that's a really nice answer. Makes me feel a little bit silly for my answer."

Serizawa laughed softly, and rubbed the back of his neck with his free hand. "What's your answer?" 

"The increased frequency of hot chocolates."

Serizawa laughed. It was always so nice when he laughed. He's always been sweet, but the longer I've known him the more open and expressive he's become. 

"It's just up here," I pointed to the house down the hill, with the sprawling acreage of paddock and apple orchard surrounding it. Just like the streets leading up to it, it was quiet. We went in and were given baskets to pick the apples in. 

We wandered down the first aisle of trees, scanning them for the best apples and chatting idly, still holding hands at every opportunity. "Hey, Seri?" I paused, pointing up to the top of one of the trees, "I want that one." 

Serizawa paused too and followed my hand to see what I was pointing at, before looking back at me, his eyebrows furrowed and crossing his arms. "Do you really?" 

"Yes, of course I do," I whined, tugging at his arm, "Can I have that one?"

He rubbed the back of his neck as the red began to return to his cheeks. "Um, I don't know… I have a feeling you're just finding an excuse for me to lift you up." 

"Of course I am," I grinned at him, "What's the point of having you around if not for you to reach high things and to lift me up?" 

His smile wavered for a second before realizing I was kidding. "Alright," he said, putting his apple basket down. He lifted me up by holding me under my arms, and I reached and grabbed the apple. As he lowered me down again, he gave me a quick kiss on the cheek. 

I turned around again to face him, holding the apple in my hands, gesturing to it. "Thanks Seri, I bet this is gonna be the nicest one." 

We continued walking down the aisles of trees. "What are we going to do with all these apples anyway?" he asked. 

"I thought we could make an apple pie! I could teach you my great grandmother's recipe!"

He stopped walking, and I turned to face him, still holding his hand. "That's really nice. I hope I can help her legacy live on." 

I smiled. "You'll do great, I know it. Plus, it's super easy, so you'd have to be pretty bad at cooking to mess it up." 

He laughed nervously. I tugged on his arm. "Seri, I'm tired, can you carry me back?" I said, smiling mischievously.

He looked at me for a moment, before silently taking my basket and bending down for me to climb onto his back. He held my legs around his hips, and I took the baskets from him, wrapping my arms around his neck. I nuzzled my face into his hair. We wandered a bit further, before returning to the entrance, paying, and walking the short walk back home. 

I handed Serizawa an apron before putting on my own, and we got straight into making the apple pie. We peeled, cut, and cooked the apples, before putting them aside and starting on the pastry. I made up the mix and put in the special bicarb soda, causing it to foam up, and Serizawa looked on in wonder. We made up the pastry, and before setting it aside to rest, Serizawa pulled off a small, very small amount and ate it. 

"Seri!" I exclaimed, laughing. He looked at me like a deer caught in the headlights, and his cheeks were as red as the apples. "What, did you think you were being sneaky?" 

He continued to stare, frozen. "Kind of, yeah." 

"Well, sorry to say, but nothing you do gets past me!" I stood up straight, pointing my thumb at myself. "You're going to have to pay for that!" 

His eyes were wide, and he blinked twice, before saying, "not if you can't catch me first!" before turning and attempting to escape. 

He only got a foot or two away from me before I grabbed his hand. "Caught you!" I exclaimed. 

"Shoot. How can I get out of this one?"

"I have something in mind," I said, before wrapping my arms around his neck and jumping up, putting my legs around his hips. He instinctively grabbed my legs to hold them there, but made a noise of surprise. I closed the gap between our lips, and kissed him gently. So soft, always so soft. I felt my back against the wall. My heart was beating out of my chest, and I felt breathless already. His grip on my thighs tightened. I reached up and put one hand in his hair, as I kissed his cheek, his jaw, and his neck, pulling gently on his hair, and he moaned. Serizawa moaned, involuntarily I presume because he pulled back suddenly, and stared at me, wide eyed. Blushing somehow even more than before. 

"I, uh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that," he stammered, and I accidentally laughed. He looked momentarily distraught, before laughing nervously. "I-"

I put my finger over his lips. "Don't be sorry." 

"I've… that's never happened before." 

"Really?"

He nodded. 

"I mean, I know you haven't had a thrilling romantic life but I assumed you really only went to work at Spirits and Such to make out with Reigen." 

He shook his head. "No, I've kissed Reigen, quite a bit but… it… that hasn't happened before." 

"Score," I said, smiling, "I made you moan before Reigen did." Serizawa blushed and looked at the floor. "Hey," I held his chin and lifted it up, "just to be clear, it's nothing to be ashamed of. I know it can be… weird, to lose control like that. But you're in a safe space. And that's a completely natural, and sexy, reaction. Especially if it's unintentional." 

"Thanks… sorry I'm so new and awkward about this stuff." 

"Hey, don't be sorry! It's an honour to know I was the first person who made you moan," I said, brushing his hair back. We stayed in silence for a moment. "Aren't your arms getting tired?" 

"Not really…" 

"Why don't we just migrate over to the couch and cuddle." 

Serizawa carried me over to the couch and we stayed there for a bit. I lay my head on his chest, and listened to his breathing. After a while we got up and finished off the pie, putting it in the oven. We took off our aprons, and I stole Serizawa's jumper. I put it on and it was so warm and it smelt like him, and it was way too big and the sleeves came way over my hands. I spun around. "What do you think?" I asked, attempting to do jazz hands. 

Serizawa stared with his mouth open, and his cheeks bright red. "I… I love it. You look amazing," he said, before coming up to me, picking me up and spinning me around. 

"Aww, thanks!"

It wasn't long before Reigen was coming home from work, so we spent some time playing Super Mario. 

Soon, the front door opened, and Reigen came in. "Hey guys! How was your day off, leaving me all alone in the office," Reigen pouted. 

"I made Serizawa moan," I said, proudly. Serizawa shoved his face into a pillow. 

"Ah, a productive day I see," he paused for a second, looking around the room. "Is that pie I smell?" 

[creativenicocorner]

god I have GOT to read the above!! I will!! I will dang it!! In good time

Ah, I know it's technically not October anymore, but I've had a busy few days and completely forgot about this post for a hot second - so here we go!

Probably the first three fics in The Collected Tellings of Shigir and Other Changeling Folktales series, with a special shout out to Shigir and the Sack of Flesh. Sometimes I worry that that's where I peaked in terms of horror.

Meanwhile, the Tales of Arcadia Tempo series has me dabbling in going back in time, and cosmic horror. Though unfortunately it is still incomplete.

Leaving the old fic zone, check out these new horror mp100 case fics!

Lots of body horror, but with a happy ending - or if anything somber and bittersweet. I am a firm believer that horror is about love in all its weird and delicious shades and ways. The tragedy of the ghost? Its echo of emotion etc etc

We've got Chapped Lips - a fic where I try and tap into my inner Rod Serling. It's fairly new, and I still need to write more chapters for it. But hopefully future chapters where Reigen's mouth can't open will scratch that horror itch. Summery:

Serizawa's Night School is going on a class trip of sorts! Which means Serizawa will be away from the office. How will Reigen deal with this temporary absence? And what does this weird other force have to do with any of this? Will Reigen be able to reach out? To ask for help? Good questions! A slightly light hearted tale about learning to ask for help, a softer sort of separation arc

And Glow Worms or rather: In the Depths of the Safflower Hills - also ongoing but has more than one chapter going for it. The desired vibe for this fic is: Ghibli meets Horror meets Mushishi, with added inspiration from Daisuke Igarashi's 'Little Forest', Dave Malloy's 'Ghost Quartet' and, of course, Isao Takahata's 'Only Yesterday'.

Lately I've also been joking/lovingly calling it the 'when the therapy exercise to talk with your younger self goes a little too far' fic. Summery:

A strange case takes Reigen and Serizawa to a small (intimately so, a detail Reigen might be hesitant to comment on) village North in the mountains, where they quickly discover things are far stranger than they both realized. Not only that, but they might be more than just a little out of their depths. Nature, the past, it all has a way of being heard - even to those reluctant to listen.

It's a very slow and atmospheric mystery case fic that I'm taking my time with, but hopefully the slow build up is well earned with the slow rising tides of the horrors. Cycles, generational trauma, breaking bad habits and forging better ones - and how it's not linear, but a scatterplot.

I think for October everyone should hype the spooky/horror fics they’ve written in the past. Whether that genre is in contrast to the original story, complements it, or is just plain weird in context