#it's still july 31st my time

[thatsitso]

I just caught up with the manga and found out it's about to end 😭??? I'll miss them 💔

[journalsforpalestine]

Journal Raffle for Wafaa's Children and Grandchildren!

Hello! ❤️💚🤍 I wanted to take a moment to share a raffle we're been holding for this fundraiser. Originally it was being hosted by @/rafflesforpalestine, but it's now independent! Unfortunately this means that we don't have the proof of donation that was sent in before this switch happened - if you participated in the raffle before, please resend your proof of donation and we can make sure you're counted among the entries!

The situation Wafaa's family is in continues to worsen. At the start of this raffle, I remember seeing her fundraiser and realizing it wasn't the first time I had - I could remember Wafaa's niece, whose smile looked very much like hope. Two weeks ago, Wafaa received news that her niece and daughter had been martyred just days apart from each other. Please take a moment to read this and remember them.

Wafaa's family is still in danger, and their situation worsens by the day. Their home has now been destroyed, and they suffer from illness and malnutrition. Tumblr continues to shadowban Wafaa's blog, making it even more difficult for her to seek help for her family, and today shadowbanned Wafaa again for what is the third time in recent weeks. Wafaa's campaign has begun to stagnate, and still has a long way to go! Please, if you have a moment, consider donating. If not, please reblog and share Wafaa's story as much as you're able!

We will be raffling some journals to help Wafaa's fundraising efforts!

In order to be entered to win one of them, please donate €5 to Wafaa's campaign and send proof of donation either to @journalsforpalestine through ask, submit, or ims, or through this google form! €10 will get you two entries, €15 will get you three, and so on and so forth.

All of these journals can be shipped internationally.

Winners will be chosen on July 31st !

tagging for reach! @appsa @magnus-rhymes-with-swagness @malcriada @brutaliakhoa @communistchilchuck @briarhips @timetravellingkitty @commissions4aid-international @mazzikah @kibumkim @stuckinapril @malcriada @dykesbat @aces-and-angels @rhubarbspring @irhabiya

[teamrv]

ok let's go over the facts about the alpine situation ~

anyone who is reading this feel free to add any information/event i haven't included and may be relevant for this timeline.

june 3rd: they announce that esteban leaves alpine

june 24th (ish): racingnews says that alpine sent an offer to carlos sainz (x) which later we know would join williams. also, we will learn in december through briatore that the alpine negotiations failed because "alpine wanted a longer commitment than carlos was willing to offer (he was only willing to sign for two years meanwhile alpine/briatore wanted four)." (x)

july 1st: franco is announced to drive the fp1 at silverstone using logan's car. it's the first and only time he gets a fp as a reserve driver. (JV says this)

july 29th: carlos is finally announced as a full time driver for williams from 2025 onwards which meant the alpine seat was still "available".

july 31st: an italian outlet announces that jack is soon to be announced/sign for 2025.

august 23rd: alpine announces jack with what it seemed one year contract.

august 27th: williams announces franco would race for the remainder of the season and that they were dropping logan (yes, in that order).

september 1st: franco debuts on f1 where he gains 6 places (fun fact: one of his overtakes was on gasly x) + alex finishes p10 while he ends p12 - it was the closest gap timewise between williams drivers in 2024. he ended the race above the two alpine drivers (esteban p14, pierre p15).

september 15th: franco gets into q3, outqualifies alex (the fan incident) and scores points in a williams. (another overtake on gasly btw). williams passes alpine in the constructors championship.

september 22nd: another overtake on pierre. (x) + the divebomb + the pitlane mistake

october 20th: austin - fourth race ever. he gets into the sq3, spins during sq3, then qualifies p15 for the main race. climbs 5 positions (yes, another overtake on pierre - i love pierre, but it's funny and relevant for this, sorry (x) and the unfamous THE FRENCH STOLE FROM ME THE FASTEST LAP

november 6th: here's a video (x)

november 7th: after brazil (sixth race)

november 30th: franco is seen with briatore and his manager (+ the netflix crew).

december 2nd: after the race: alpine "fires" esteban ?? and jack steps up to replace him.

december 3rd: during the abu dhabi gp weekend, williams releases an episode of team torque where alex is kind of sus talking about alpine (x) - i tried to look for it in the youtube version but i couldn't find it.

in my opinion, flavio never stopped looking for a driver he liked more or someone he saw as having greater potential. alpine already has jack’s data, and he has been their reserve driver for two years. I don’t want to speculate, but it seems like they might not be fully convinced about his performance based on that.

franco made his debut just days after alpine announced jack, which means the contract was signed before franco emerged. as briatore said, franco came out of nowhere for the non-williams teams.

it’s not franco’s fault. if anything, it might be alpine’s mistake for rushing into a decision when they thought they didn’t have - what they might consider - a better and "cheaper" option available.

also it seems odd that briatore talks about committment when talking about sainz, but they signed jack for only a year...

i don't what will happen in this telenovela because we can't even compare franco vs jack :/ abu dhabi is not a valid parameter because yes, jack qualified far behind franco who was driving a barely breathing joint by duct tape williams, but it was also his first f1 qualy which seems "unfair" to judge that. also franco was out of the race because of oscar bumping into him under vsc so well, i guess we will see...

[raguiras]

Mionn's art & writing ship trade event

(Click the art for better quality!)

I'm hosting an art & writing event centered around ships & duos (multifandom)!

🖤 REBLOGS ARE SUPER APPRECIATED

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I've recently reached 200 followers on this blog, 900 on my meme blog, and 100 on Instagram!! Honestly, I don't even know what to say... I feel so damn honored and am so grateful for the support!! 🖤🖤🙏

As a multi-milestone celebration as well as an event for the official Spade of Storms (Deuce x Allen) day, which is on the 27th of July, I decided to host a TRADE EVENT!!!

Basically, this event is going to be an open art/writing trade that's all about ships (or platonic duos).

The event starts on 7/23 (today) and lasts for rest of July as well as for the entirety of August. For every Allen x Deuce art/writing that I receive during this duration, you get one of your own ship from ANY FANDOM back!

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Why am I hosting this?

it's a way to thank everyone for three different follower milestones

a contest/DTIYS/raffle wouldn't promise that everyone gets something back, so I went for a trade event

the event allows me to post more about other canon TWST characters and draw them while not having to neglect Allen x Deuce

I wanna make new mutuals & friends, get to know more ships, and strengthen friendships with mutuals I already have!

Artfight is/was tons of fun, but I only do/did colored sketches there & ships are a tricky subject. Meanwhile, I'll do ANYTHING here!

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Basic information:

Make a drawing/writing/comic of Allen x Deuce. (Ideas can be found in this post's pink "starters for my ship" section.)

Post it on your blog, tag me in it, and refer to my event. (While posting is by far preferred — especially for bigger artworks and written stuff — you can also just DM it to me.)

In return, you'll receive a gift of the same type for your own ship from any fandom (OC x canon, canon x canon, OC x OC)! I'll DM you about the ship, so make sure that your DMs are open.

For example: If you submit a sketch, you'll get a sketch back. If you submit a fully shaded drawing, I'II make a fully shaded drawing for you, too. If you add a background, I'll (do my best to) do the same. If you write a drabble... You know the drill!

ANYONE can join, whether you follow me or not! However, new followers through the event are super appreciated!

EVENT TIME: July 23th (today) - August 31st

Anything submitted before or after this event duration will not receive anything back (unless we explicitly do a trade), but be held in high regard nonetheless!

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Rules:

The portrayal of Allen x Deuce must be shippy/romantic.

Please keep angst at a minimum unless it has a happy ending. Comfort is allowed.

Please DO NOT add your own OC or another canon character to the submission. Including them in the background as a wingman or something is alright, though. Additionally, any kind of romantic implications between Deuce and another character/OC are NOT allowed.

Please no NSFW. Harmless implications and slight spice are okay, but keep in mind that these characters are both minors.

AUs are very much allowed! All the previous rules apply here, too, and I'm willing to give an overview of some AUs via DMs.

Please no genderbending.

Please DO NOT draw Allen or Deuce as a standalone character. This is a SHIP event for a reason.

Please don't change their appearances too much, especially when it comes to the color schemes & body types.

Giving them different outfits — especially event outfits — is absolutely cool (yes, you can draw Allen in a skirt if you wanna), and changing their hairstyles is okay as long as they still look like themselves.

This is NOT A DTIYS event, so please DO NOT redraw one of my Allen x Deuce arts. Please come up with something original.

If you have any more questions, please DM me!

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What CAN you submit?

drawings // comics // writings // animatics

For drawings, anything from a quick sketch to an extremely detailed drawing with a background is allowed! You'll get something of the same quality back. The same also goes for writings/fanfics.

Animatics will receive a drawing in return.

What CAN'T be submitted?

Gacha videos // edits // memes

-> You can theoretically submit all of these and I'd appreciate them, but I wouldn't be able to give you anything back.

Memes refer to funny pictures that simply have Allen & Deuce's faces in them. DRAWN memes/meme redraws count as DRAWINGS.

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Starters for Allen x Deuce

Got no clue what to draw/write about?

Check out the few already existing Allen x Deuce posts on this blog for proper lore and facts.

Check @spade-of-storms for fun facts, shorter rambles and additional info.

In any case, you can't go wrong with simple fluffy, romantic scenarios! Dates, kisses, cuddles, whatever!

For information about Allen himself, please check my pinned post.

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Q&A:

I want to join the event, but I don't have any ship (OC x canon, canon x canon, OC x OC) you could draw/write about for me in return.

That's okay! In that case, I'll gladly draw/write about two separate characters or a platonic duo for you.

Can I do multiple submissions for this event?

Obviously, and every single one will be "revenged"!

Can I get something of another type/quality back? For example, can I get a fully shaded drawing for my sketch, or art for my drabble?

Unfortunately not, as I prefer to always give something of the same type back. There are only the following two exceptions that I AM willing to do:

you do a drabble/oneshot —> I do a sketch

you do any type of art —> I write a drabble/oneshot

Is there anything you refuse to draw/write about?

Deuce ships (other than Deuce x Allen). NSFW. Family x family. Minor x adult. Any ship considered to be problematic.

How do I tell you about the ship I want you to draw/write about for me?

I'll DM you after you post your event submissions.

Do you prefer to do OC x canon, canon x canon, or OC x OC?

I have a bias towards OC x canon and canon x canon ships. However, I'm willing to do any ship that's not problematic! In the case of OC x OC, I simply need you to provide information on two OCs instead of one only.

Will you do poly ships?

In order to keep things fair, no. But I could include the third party as a plush or chibi head.

I want to make Allen x Deuce content for you, but not receive anything in return.

That's also super appreciated anytime (and totally doesn't make me freak out /pos)! Simply share it as a gift and don't mention the event.

How long is it going to take you to finish your "revenge" on me?

It depends on the type of submission you make & what I'm giving you back. Some things can be done within a day while others may take much longer, but either way, you WILL get something of the SAME TYPE back & that's guaranteed.

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Personal notes:

My health isn't the best and I also have a job. Please be respectful and don't rush me nor get mad when I'm being slow.

Please do not start a discussion nor get mad at me if I refuse to draw/write about a ship I deem problematic & want you to pick another one instead. Preferably pick a ship that's by far NOT problematic from the beginning.

I'm unwilling to draw/write about any Deuce ships other than Deuce x Allen because I kin Deuce a ton and tend to feel uncomfortable with many of his ships, so please don't ask for any. I'm asking you to not start a discussion over this, either.

I won't post everything I make for the event on this blog. Sketches and writings will either be DMed to you or posted on one of my other blogs.

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That's it for now! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to DM me.

And again, thank you so much for 200 followers!

♤ Happy trading! ♤

[jihyoruri]

Lia PLEASE IM BEGGING DROP THE UTOPIA PROFILE

as you wish‼️‼️

𓈀 ❀ utopia is a four member girl group under sm entertainment but was put together by vanessa lee younger sister of sunny of snsd, park jiho, kim ara and yang sujin four creative adults in their late twenties and the group is in full management under them. the group consists of yves (former loona member), april, aihan and yn, the group had been hinted at for months but nobody could really pick up on it until the music video for their debut came out.

THE CONCEPT ྲྀ 🍀

UTOPIA embraces a 2000s japanese inspired aesthetic, blending vibrant, youthful visuals with experimental pop sounds. (fandom name eden)

THE DISCOGRAPHY ྲྀ 🍀

DEBUT MINI ALBUM — UTOPIA SONIC july 31st 2023 (4 tracks) success level — very successful

💿#TRACKS

01 . SUPERSONIC | written and produced by kim ara, park jiho, ha sooyoung | 6 wins | 250M mv views | release date july 25th 2023

𓈀 SONG INFO: supersonic was the first song utopia ever released, after months of the group being hinted at and people still not picking up on it. the group put out their hit debut song supersonic.

[og artist- formis_9]

02 . SUGARCOAT | written and produced by park jiho and yn | 3 wins | 210M mv views | release date july 31st 2023

𓈀 SONG INFO: sugarcoat was the group’s second release alongside the releases of the rest of their debut album, the song went viral for its choreography and rnb inspired sound.

[og artist- natty]

03 . BINU | written and produced by kim ara, park jiho, yn | release date july 31st 2023

𓈀 SONG INFO: binu is a fun song with a fresh sound, that expands on utopias fresh concept, yn said in an interview that when she was working with ara and jiho (two members of their creative team) she wanted the song to feel like “soap” fresh and clean.

[og artist- bibi]

04 . SOUR GRAPES | written and produced by kim ara, ha sooyoung, yn | release date july 31st 2023

𓈀 SONG INFO: sour grapes is the song that went viral from the group outside of kpop stans, with people using the lyrics from the bridge of the song in their videos.

[og artist- le sserafim]

FIRST OST — SUNRISE november 2023 success level — very successful

𓈀 SONG INFO: sunrise is utopia’s song for the kdrama my demon, the song was praised immediately for it’s emotional feel and strong vocals.

[og artist- gfriend]

*COMBACK* MINI ALBUM — UTOPIA CITY december 10th 2023 (2 tracks) success level — very successful

💿#TRACKS

01 . TIME TO SHINE | written and produced by kim ara, park jiho, ha sooyoung | 10 wins | 280M mv views | release date december 1st 2023

𓈀 SONG INFO: time to shine was an immediate hit people loving the fun but winter vibe to the music video and the overall sound of the song.

[og artist- h1-key]

02 . SEOUL (such a beautiful city) | written and produced by kim ara, park jiho, yn | 5 wins | 25”M mv views | release date december 10th 2023

𓈀 SONG INFO:seoul (such a beautiful city) became an anthem, leading to UTOPIA being appointed as south korea’s national tourism ambassadors. a massive promotional poster featuring the group was installed at Incheon airport, further boosting their visibility.

[og artist- h1-key]

*COMBACK* MINI ALBUM — UTOPIA BASICS july 1st 2024 (4 tracks) success level — very successful

💿#TRACKS

01 . FATE | written and produced by kim ara, park jiho,ha sooyoung, yn | 10 wins | 280M mv views | release date june 25th 2024

𓈀 SONG INFO: fate immediately became popular in korea, the music video also became popular with people recreating looks and praising the visuals.

[og artist- (g)i-dle]

02 . LOVE IN MY ARMS | written and produced by park jiho,yn | 5 wins | 250M mv views | release date july 1st 2024

𓈀 SONG INFO: love in my arms was utopia’s second title track that came out alongside the rest of the album, the song received positive reactions and praise for the choreography.

[og artist- agenda,030]

03 . BASICS | written and produced by kim ara, park jiho, ha sooyoung | release date july 1st 2024

𓈀 SONG INFO: basics shows utopia’s fun personality and upbeat vibes, the song was perfect for the starting of the summer.

[og artist- twice]

04 . H.S.K.T | written and produced by park jiho, | release date july 1st 2024

𓈀 SONG INFO: h.s.k.t was for the fans that loved binu it has that fresh vibe that made people in love with the song.

[og artist- lee hi]

*COMBACK*MINI ALBUM — UTOPIA CITY II december 1st 2024 (5 tracks) success level — very successful

💿#TRACKS

01 . REWIND | written and produced by kim ara, park jiho,ha yn | 11 wins | 300M mv views | release date november 25th

𓈀 SONG INFO: with utopia city two, utopia wanted to make the album have a retro vibe like the last utopia city but more on the softer and rewind was the perfect pre release people immediately falling in love with the song.

[og artist- wonder girls]

02 .ONE MORE LAST TIME | written and produced by park jiho, kim ara |7wins | 295M mv views | release date december 1st 2024

𓈀 SONG INFO: one more last time is more upbeat compared than the other songs on the album, it was a perfect contrast after rewind, the song still having a city vibe but more party like, it’s supposed to feel like you’re listening to the girls run all over utopia city, like the music video they face all different situations both good and bad as they go all over utopia city.

[og artist- henry young, ashley alisha]

03 . ICED COFEE | written and produced by kim ara, park jiho, ha sooyoung | release date december 1st 2024

𓈀 SONG INFO: iced coffee is being back the cold winter vibe that rewind had following the concept of the album.

[og artist- red velvet]

04 . BAMBOLEO | written and produced by ha sooyoung, yn | release date december 1st 2024

𓈀 SONG INFO: bamboleo has that city vibe, yn and yves wrote it to fit the vibe of a song that play throughout utopia city everyday.

[og artist- red velvet ]

05 . HONESTLY | written and produced by ha sooyoung, yn | release date december 1st 2024

𓈀 SONG INFO: honestly has more of that krnb vibe that fans crave from utopia, the girls thought that it would be fun to end the album with a type of song that fans have been wanting.

[og artist- red velvet ]

THE MEMBERS ྲྀ 🍀

— YVES position; leader, lead dancer, vocalist

𓈀 ❀ known for her grace and charisma, yves brings experience and leadership to utopia.

— APRIL position; main vocalist, center

𓈀 ❀ april is known for her powerhouse vocals that are the heart of utopia’s sound, delivering emotion and energy in every performance.

— AIHAN position; vocalist, main dancer, visual, sub rapper

𓈀 ❀ aihan is known for sweet voice and bubbly voice, she balances out the group and brings the energy.

— YN position; main rapper, lead vocalist, dancer, maknae

𓈀 ❀ yn’s witty but quiet personality and smooth delivery are the backbone of the group’s dynamic range, paired with her confident, playful stage persona.

THEIR ENDORSEMENTS ྲྀ 🍀

𓈀 ❀ AS A GROUP | crocs (featuring vibrant designs and customized charms inspired by utopia’s concept.), pocky (starring in ads for limited edition flavors inspired by utopia’s aesthetic.), binggrae ( promoting banana milk with colorful, collectible utopia themed packaging.), sanrio (collaborating on a special utopia x sanrio character merchandise line.) vivienne westwood japan (a limited edition jewelry and mini handbag line featuring utopia inspired motifs.), samyang (featuring utopia for new flavors of their popular instant noodles.), rilakkuma (partnering on a cozy, retro-themed merchandise line including plushies and stationery.), south korean national tourism ambassadors.

— YVES chanel beauty (global) – representing the elegance and timeless allure of their cosmetics and fragrances. | miu miu (asia-pacific) – embodying a playful yet refined fashion aesthetic | dr. martens (japan) – highlighting edgy yet feminine footwear in line with her bold yet versatile personality.

— APRIL dior (global) – leading campaigns for the lipstick line with her youthful and vibrant charm. | adidas (asia) – representing casual, sporty wear infused with colorful retro designs that show off utopias concept

— AIHAN prada (asia-pacific) – highlighting sleek, minimalist designs that reflect her chic and sophisticated aura. | burberry beauty (global) – showcasing classic yet experimental looks, aligning with her refined personality.

— YN gucci eyewear (global) – showcasing bold, statement glasses that fit her unique and intellectual vibe. | chrome hearts (global) – representing edgy yet luxurious accessories, tying into her mysterious image. | new balance (asia) – fronting campaigns for their retro-inspired sneaker line | sony walkman (Japan) – reviving the retro-inspired music device, tying into yn’s quiet, nostalgic vibe.

VERITY SHOWS ྲྀ 🍀

— UTOPIA’S WONDERLAND

𓈀 ❀ a reality show documenting utopia’s debut journey, from practice room chaos to their first award show experience

— highlights | yves teaching the members how to do “idol poses” at award shows. the girls having trouble to wake yn up from her nap since she’s a heavy sleeper, aihan attempts at cooking for the members (and failing).

— EDEN’S PARADISE

𓈀 ❀ a travel variety show where the members explore different cities and take on challenges related to local cultures.

— highlights | yves not being afraid to try any type of food while the rest of the girls watch in horror, yn starting a rap battle with a crackhead in new york, april and aihan winning a ramen eating contest.

— UTOPIA CAMP

𓈀 ❀ a summer camp themed variety show where the members complete outdoor games and spend nights in the wilderness.

— highlights | aihan getting stuck in a giant hamster ball, april surprising everyone with her athleticism, yn being a “bad camper” by hoarding snacks in her tent, the girls loosing yves.

SOME OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS ྲྀ 🍀

𓈀 ❀ utopia swept rookie of the year awards at all major music award shows in 2023, including mama, mma, and tolden disc awards.

𓈀 ❀ the music video for “supersonic” became the fastest debut mv by a girl group to hit 100M views in just six days.

𓈀 ❀“sour grapes” debuted at #85 on the billboard hot 100, making utopia one of the few kpop girl groups to achieve this feat within their first year.

𓈀 ❀ their travel show Eden’s Paradise was a huge hit, with one episode trending #1 on korean naver tv and gaining international fans on streaming platforms.

𓈀 ❀ utopia secured their first music show win with Supersonic just 8 days after their debut.

𓈀 ❀ utopia was appointed south korea national tourism ambassadors following the viral success of Seoul (Such a Beautiful City).

𓈀 ❀ utopia won rookie of the year and song of the year for supersonic at the 2023 melon music awards.

𓈀 ❀ utopia was featured in a TIME magazine article as one of the "next-gen cultural Icons," highlighting their unique blend of visuals and sound.

𓈀 ❀ utopias sunrise ost for my demon charted very well and won best ost at the seoul international drama awards.

𓈀 ❀  supersonic and fate music videos both achieved over 100 million views in under a week, breaking previous records for rookie groups.

𓈀 ❀ each member became a global ambassador for major brands such as gucci, dior, and prada.

𓈀 ❀ the title track "one more last time" debuted at #1 on major music charts in south korea , japan and entered the billboard hot 100.

𓈀 ❀ pre-release single "rewind" held the #1 spot on melon’s top 100 since it released.

𓈀 ❀ they’re the first kpop group to ever perform at camp flog gnaw, the girls were really shocked to see majority of the crowd singing along to their songs during their set, tyler himself has showered the girls with praises and yn was even even featured in like him on his most recent album.

UTOPIA ALBUM DESIGN ྲྀ 🍀

𓈀 ❀ DEBUT MINI ALBUM – UTOPIA SONIC

💿 release date: july 31st, 2023 physical design: the album was packaged in a translucent neon-green jewel case, inspired by early 2000s tech aesthetics, complete with a holographic CD surface. the booklet includes polaroid style photos of the members with handwritten messages. a bonus postcard replicates a ticket to the fictional “UTOPIA” city.

collector’s Item: a cassette tape version was released with a mini lyric booklet styled like a teen diary, complete with doodles and stickers designed by the members.

𓈀 ❀ 2ND MINI ALBUM – UTOPIA CITY

💿 release date: december 10th, 2023 concept: a magical 80s winter city theme, blending neon lights, snowy streets, and vintage holiday cheer.

physical design: packaged like a retro vhs tape, the album came in a glossy midnight-blue case with neon-colored snowflake designs. the cd mimics a 1980s laserdisc, with a reflective rainbow surface. the photobook features the members dressed in cozy yet glamorous winter outfits, styled with bold colors and metallic accessories.

collector’s Item: fans who pre ordered received a miniature snow globe featuring a tiny utopia cityscape. the album also included scratch off cards, where lucky fans could win signed polaroids.

𓈀 ❀ 3RD MINI ALBUM – UTOPIA BASICS

💿 release date: july 1st, 2024 concept: a nostalgic summer with playful, bold visuals and beachy vibes.

physical design: packaged like a retro cd-rom game, the album features a metallic cover with lenticular art that shifts between two designs: a tropical sunset and a glowing night scene. the cd resembles a tie dye vinyl record. the booklet is designed like a scrapbook with stickers, pressed flowers and polaroid-style member profiles.

collector’s item: a mini digital camera inspired by early 2000s models was released as part of the deluxe package. It includes preloaded exclusive behind the scenes clips from the group’s promotions.

𓈀 ❀ 4TH MINI ALBUM – UTOPIA CITY II 💿 release date: december 1st, 2024 concept: Inspired by the nostalgic charm of 80s and 90s japanese late night cityscapes, utopia city II blends the cozy allure of winter with neon lit retro aesthetics. the album explores themes of reflection, adventure, and nostalgia while capturing the essence of a urban winter wonderland.

physical design: the album is packaged like a vintage 90s arcade game box. the cover features holographic art that transitions between two visuals, a neon lit city skyline at night with snowflakes softly falling. and a close up of glowing street signs reflecting on icy pavement. the design incorporates bold, electric colors (neon pink, blue, and purple) with a grainy texture reminiscent of retro print advertisements. the cd resembles a frosted glass record with etchings of the group's logo and glowing tracks mimicking neon lights. the photobook styled like a 90s fashion and lifestyle magazine, the photobook is interactive and playful, including full page spreads of the members in cozy winter outfits, shot in retro arcades, bustling urban streets, and snowy rooftops. tear out postcards featuring candid member moments. hidden fold out posters of neon cityscapes of utopia city, fun extras like personality quizzes, member interviews styled like horoscopes, and nostalgic ads inspired by vintage magazines.

collector’s item: you can get one out of these two things as a surprise in the deluxe version of the album, a set of metallic tokens styled after vintage arcade coins straight from utopia city each engraved with a track title from the album. the tokens come in a collectible pouch designed like an old school arcade ticket dispenser or a neon utopia city music box, a miniature diorama of utopia city in a glowing glass dome. when wound up, it plays a snippet of "rewind," and tiny led lights illuminate the city inside, creating a dreamy, nostalgic atmosphere.

SPECIAL VARIETY SHOWS ྲྀ 🍀

AESPA X UTOPIA HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2023

𓈀 ❀ concept : utopia and came together for a holiday girls slumber party themed variety show filled with games, performances and heart warming moments.

THE GIRLS MOLDBOARDS ྲྀ 🍀

[simpxxstan]

what about softdom leaning switch!dokyeomie..

thank you for requesting this BECAUSE I AM OBSESSED WITH HIM! this is my first time writing nsfw headcanons without any proper plot (?) so i'm nervous. hopefully you'll not regret requesting this!

this is part of my 550 followers celebration event! find the rest of the content of this event here! the event ends tomorrow (31st July) at 12 midnight UTC. if you wish to request anything (although be warned, i write very slowly), my inbox is open. to those who have requested, thank you for being patient! i'm going to answer them all i promise!

warnings: nsfw minors do not interact implied established relationship with fem!reader, nsfw headcanons. not tagging everything here to avoid spoiling the content but nothing extreme (lmk if you still want me to tag something)

thinking about softdom leaning switch!dokyeom:

who cannot fathom being rough or mean to you, making him literally the softest dom ever. the primary reason he still doms you is likely to be because of your natural size difference (dokyeom LOVES how much bigger he is than you and how he can use his strength to give you pleasure). the second reason is because his life's aim is to pleasure you- thereby making him a service top.

picture him fucking you facing each other literally all the time. EYE CONTACT AND KISSES. my boy needs validation from your expressions and non-verbal behaviour that he's doing it right. missionary, cowgirl, on the tabletop, on the bathroom sink, on the kitchen counter, on a chair. eyes on him.

he doesn't mind the place and time if a. you're willing and in the mood and b. he gets to make you happy. dokyeom, being the energy ball he is, has a high sex drive, and even very little can get him horny. naturally, the two of you have done it EVERYWHERE. concert venue backstage. cafe washroom. shopping mall trial room (yes he got hard when you tried a really pretty dress for him and could. not. hold. back). even the bathroom of one of the member's houses when all of svt and their partners are hanging out.

punishments? dokyeom hasn't heard of it. not into spanking or edging- he would much rather give you as many orgasms as humanly possible. however, this leads to you getting overstimulated without him even realising it. you enjoy it to a certain extent but when it gets a little too tough to bear and you tell him the same, he immediately starts apologising so much and kisses you all over and stops whatever he was doing and lets you rest EVEN if he's still hard. he would much rather jerk himself off if needed rather than seeing you in pain.

not particularly kinky, rather he's a bit old-fashioned. so he's not into roleplay during sex, not into torture or pain, and definitely not into degradation. but his breeding kink is intense. dokyeom's fantasised about having a family from a very early age, and now he's found his perfect partner, he absolutely goes wild about it. (he tracks your ovulation period with you and tries to convince you every time to let him breed you full of cum whenever you fuck during that time. you tell him no but you let him fuck you without a condom those nights, taking the plan b pill afterwards without miss. after the high of the orgasm dies down, he curses himself for pushing you too hard and apologises for wanting to fuck you without a condom. who's gonna tell him the truth?)

BUT i think he's definitely into using toys to spice up things in the bedroom. also into filming your sexy time together. you do it more for him because he seems to LOVE it. he's out of town for a lot of time, so finding a video where you're pole dancing for him has him giggling, blushing, and nearly coming in his pants at the same time. when at home, he doesn't use a lot of toys except maybe a vibrator, but when he's away he asks you specifically to pick out certain toys to help yourself (and him too) to get through nights- like that time he bought a monster dildo for you and you filmed yourself riding it for almost an hour (it was so incredibly hot, seeing you babbling and drooling at the constant stretch but dokyeom got worried for a moment that you'll never like his cock after taking a bigger one. who's gonna tell him the truth?)

and it's the sex toys that bring out the switch in dokyeom. what's better than you riding him and pulling his hair towards your chest until he's sucking mindlessly at your tits as you milk him dry? you pinching his nipples using nipple clamps and  tying his hands back so that you can touch him and kiss him everywhere but he absolutely can't even touch you like he so wants to.

talking about tits: dokyeom is obsessed with them. he loves your entire body, but your boobs are the absolute cherry on top of the cake for him (pun not intended). he's just so happy that he has full access to your pretty breasts all the time- for him to kiss when waking up, for him to sleep on while napping, for him to tease with his ridiculously large tongue when he's in a particularly wild mood. he wants them all the time- video call sex? "baby show me your tits once please" and he cums as soon as you do. quickie? you're blowing his cock, and he's bending down to fondle your soft tits. mirror sex? his eyes are FIXATED at your tits. doggy style? he's groping your tits as his balls slam against your ass. morning cuddle? he makes you wear his softest t-shirts and nuzzles against your warm chest.

unsurprisingly, his love for your tits also enables a little bit of his submissiveness. he may or may not want to suck on your tits while you work on your laptop. he may or may not focus more on rubbing his spit on your tits instead of the film you both are supposed to be watching. he may or may not go cross-eyed watching your tits when you're on top of him, fucking yourself on his dick, during make-up sex (you're bouncing so harshly on him, he can't feel his legs anymore and he's completely at your mercy).

and he particularly loves to be taken care of whenever he's had a bad day and heard something negative about his looks or performances. (words are insufficient so you show him how manly he is, how handsome he is, how he's an all-rounder and how he's born for the stage. he worries he takes too much from you, and he's a burden. who's gonna tell him the truth?)

his biggest fetish perhaps is clothed sex. he LOVES dressing you up in beautiful clothes and lingerie. and there's something so exciting like unwrapping layers of you- each layer more mysterious and pretty than the previous. he loves the subtle sensualness of clothed making out- the way he can touch your thighs through a slit in the dress, the way you grind shamelessly on his dick when it's separated from your wet pussy by the soft cotton of his trackpants.

all in all, he's a 100% romantic partner through and through. which includes eye contact during sex, holding hands when he ruts into you and constant kisses and praise every second of the day, in and out of the bed. it goes both ways- he loves being praised too, all shy and soft, blushing whenever you call him sexy. (he tries to do that thing again and again, hoping he can be the sexiest man in your eyes but he thinks he's hoping for too much. who's going to tell him the truth?)

[ladykailitha]

Steve's Rewind

Just an idea I had stewing in my brain, buckle up this is going to get angsty as fuck. Thanks to my discord for helping me with some of the fiddlier details.

Here we go.

The Harrington family were once a clan a powerful magic users, though their bloodline is diluted now they barely have the smallest spark of it left in their blood. It allows them to use the device left to them by their ancestor. Althenea’s Life Spool, or the Spool most of the time.

It allows the user to go back and do over one event at the cost of one year of their life. In addition they remember the previous timeline. It is handed to the eldest child on their 16th birthday.

Usually only members of the Harrington clan remember previous timelines, but when Steve meets El, he finds out that the experiments done to her and the other children make it so she can see the previous timelines, too.

She commends him for the two times he’s used it so far.

The first time was on Nov. 12th, 1983. The night he went to Jonathan’s to apologize about the camera. The first time, he ran. Their screams ringing in his ears as he flees. Only now all the Byers family is dead, along with Nancy and the Mind Flayer breaks through to the surface world, screaming like a banshee.

He doesn’t know what will happen if he runs back into that house, but he knows at least he’ll have tried.

And while it doesn’t work out perfect, he’s pretty satisfied with the results.

On Oct. 31st, 1984 he thinks about using it again, but doesn’t. He doesn’t know what event started the relationship with Nancy to go south. So he leaves it be and silently deals with the broken heart.

On July 5th, 1985. Steve learns that El can see the previous timelines too and asks him to rewind so Hopper lives. Steve tells her about the cost and she turns pale. He asks her if she still wants that and she shakes her head. No. That would not be fair.

Then on Mar. 29th, 1986, she comes to him again. This time it’s all of Hawkins that swings in the balance and he agrees. He was just waiting for her to return so that they could plan out what needed to be changed.

So they hatch out a plan: Give everyone an extra twenty minutes to get into place. Towels in the vents of the trailer. Time for Hopper et al to kill the demogorgon, time for Jason and his cronies to find the Creel House, come up empty and leave, time for El to get into a better place to protect Max. Steve stocks up on flares and torches to bring as much heat as possible to the Vecna fight.

They win, Eddie and Max escape unharmed, Vecna and Upside Down falls. Everything is good for awhile.

Eddie and Steve start dating and they’re really happy. Until Steve arrives to their favorite gay bar a little late because of work and finds Eddie in a corner with another guy and just leaves.

When Eddie stumbles home that night Steve tears into him and threatens to break up with him.

Only Eddie starts crying.

Like full on sobs and the truth comes out, that guy had roofied Eddie and was assaulting him.

Now Steve is devastated and cleans Eddie up, putting him to bed. Then he calls El. Tells her he’s going to rewind the events of that night. And at first she argues against using the device for something so trivial especially one that didn’t end in someone’s death. If he wouldn’t do it for Hopper, what’s so different about this moment.

He reminds her that Hopper is alive, that his being in the Russian prison camp is part of the reason they were able to defeat Vecna and she concedes. Asks again why this is worth a year of his life and he explains that it’s not about his relationship with Eddie. They talked and Eddie already forgave him and said that he would have done the same thing. It might take a bit, but they’ll be fine.

No, the reason Steve wants to do this is because Eddie has suffered so much. Because none of the other Party members got introduced to this shit by watching a nice girl who had done nothing wrong, twisted and torn apart before their eyes.

That the witch hunt and getting off the murder charges had put a dent in Eddie’s confidence. This would destroy it entirely.

This is about a person who deserves a boyfriend who would give up everything for him to show him how loved he is, even at the cost of one year of his life.

El eventually agrees.

Steve goes to the back of the closet and pulls it out. But Eddie finds him, tells him he overheard him talking to El and he won’t let Steve do that. He’s not worth a year of his life.

Steve kisses him gently and explains what it is and what it’s done. Sometimes things work out for the better, sometimes they don’t. But always, always, always the change is worth it to the user. It’s why after nearly five hundred years the Spool has not been used up, because the string is finite, it will run out one day. But each person that has been gifted it knows the change is always worth it.

Once his father rewound cheating on his mother. The demogorgon that killed Barb, killed her instead and the world ended. He hated having to go back rewind that moment, but he knew the consequences of that moment needed an empty house that day.

Eddie sighs in relief. The moment can be rewound. So he puts his trust in Steve. That his boyfriend whose family has had this device for literal centuries knows the cost better than anyone, understands what hes’ doing.

Steve rewinds the moment and they are stronger together for it.

Steve will use it only use it one more time, when the birth of their daughter kills Robin who was their surrogate. They wait a year and everything turns out fine the second time.

Then on Julie Barbara Munson’s 16th birthday, her papa gives her his most precious item. A small spool of red thread.

[grantgustluv]

his champion - lando norris

pairings: lando norris x fem!footballer!reader

author’s notes: THIS IS MY FIRST IMAGINE AHHHH so let me know what I need to improve on. Also, just pretend that it wasn’t the Hungarian GP on 31st July 2022

warnings: some mentions of anxiety, implied smut (i’m not ready to write that yet sorry)

comment any requests please - i’m going to try and put a new one out every Wednesday

30th July 2022 - the night before the final

Lando and Y/N had been together 4 years, but known each other since the age of 4 and despite their demanding work schedules and busy lives, still found time to love and support one another. They decided to keep their relationship private (with the exception of close friends) because they knew just how brutal their “fans” could be with the introduction of a significant other in their lives, and, although they considered themselves too young to be fully settling down yet, they still only saw each other as their future and they didn’t want that ending yet, especially not by fake fans.

~

Lando was incredibly proud of his girlfriend and all her achievements despite her only being 23, he had been by her side through everything, all the best parts, like signing for her childhood club, scoring her first goal for both Manchester United and England and making her first appearance at the 2015 World Cup at the age of 16, but also all the lowest moments of her career too, the injuries, the hate, the doubt and all the rumours. Lando had been there through it all and he would always be her biggest supporter no matter what. The same could also be said for Y/N, she was his biggest fan and came to as many of his races as she possibly could and Lando insisted that she was his lucky charm. The only way they could support each other while not physically being there was by sporting the number 4 on their backs, Lando being McLaren’s number 4 and Y/N being number 4 for both Manchester United and England. It was their number. They were each other’s person.

~

The Women’s Euro tournament had been life changing for England’s Lionesses so far, they had truly done their country proud in every game, but they still had one more to go, the final, against Germany, their toughest opponents yet. Y/N was the top scorer of the tournament so far and was determined to walk away with the golden boot, but she knew it wouldn’t be the same without also winning the Euros altogether with her team.

She never usually got nervous before her games, but this was different, it was one of the biggest games of her career. But all that took over her mind was that she knew that Lando was going to be there. Thankfully, a break in the f1 season had fallen right on the day of the final, which meant Lando and a few of the other drivers were able to come and show their support.

Y/N couldn’t help the smile that took over her face when she looked at her phone, more specifically, her home screen as a notification popped up. It was a picture of Lando wearing her football shirt from last season with the cheesiest grin on his face. Lando hated the photo, but she absolutely loved it, because whenever she would look at it, it would brighten up her day. In that moment she couldn’t believe how lucky she was to have someone that radiated so much joy and happiness by her side. He was the daylight in her life.

A soft knock interrupted her thoughts. Slowly, she walked over to the door of her hotel room and opened it to be greeted by a bouquet of gorgeous roses and the very same smile she was grinning to herself about a few minutes ago. “Missed me?” asked Lando as he handed her the flowers. Y/N didn’t even answer as she jumped straight into his arms and held him as tight as possible. They both breathed a sigh of relief at finally being back in each other’s arms and they weren’t ready to let go yet, they could’ve stayed like this forever. Y/N pulled away first and looked at the flowers. “They’re gorgeous Lan, thank you,” she beamed as she walked over to put them on the side table. She felt his arms wrap around her waist and the tickle of his faint stubble in the crook of her neck. “Not as beautiful as you sweetheart,” he mumbled softly, kissing her neck. He gripped onto her hips and spun her round so they were face to face. “How are you feeling?” he asked, knowing how anxious she could sometimes get before big games like this. “I just feel like I want to get out there and play, I hate the waiting around before,” she ranted. He chuckled lightly, “I know baby, but you’re going to do so amazing, Daniel and I have already predicted what’s going to happen” she raised her eyebrows encouraging him to carry on. “You’re going to score, I just know it. And not just one, but two. It’ll be a tight game but I really believe you girls will win, you all deserve it so much, especially you Miss L/N” he finished. She just gazed at him lovingly and said with a teasing smile, “I hope you’re right Mr Norris.”

~

It was the day of the final at Wembley and all the girls were getting ready in the changing rooms for the last push of the tournament, giving each other encouraging talks and of course a last minute motivational speech from Leah. Higher up within the stadium was Lando, he was in one of the family boxes with the rest of the L/Ns and had brought along Daniel, Carlos, Max, George, Lewis and Charles (Y/N’s second family, she would call them), all there to support not only their friend’s girlfriend, but someone who had supported them in their careers too.

As Y/N was listening to her pre-game music, her phone buzzed, it was a message from Lando. She tapped on it and chuckled to herself, it was a picture of Lando, Daniel, Max, George, Carlos, Charles and Lewis looking out onto the pitch, all wearing an England shirt with her name and number on the back. She felt a tear form in the corner of her eye at the sweet gesture from the boys and replied back quickly with a red heart when she felt a tap on her shoulder from her teammate, signalling that they need to go line up ready to walk out.

Stood behind her was Jill who squeezed her shoulders and said “We’ve got this kiddo.” Y/N laughed at the nickname that had stuck since the first time she played with Jill in 2015 when she was in fact still a kid. She took a deep breath and replied with “Yes we do.” All of a sudden she was walking out into a packed out Wembley, screams and cheers surrounded her as the two teams made their way onto the pitch. Lining up, Y/N started to look around and her eyes locked onto him. There he was. They gazed at each other lovingly and Lando waved down at her and then made a love heart with his hands, causing Y/N to blush and a big grin to take over her face showing off the dimples that Lando loved so much. It wasn’t until a nudge in her ribs from Lucy Bronze broke her loving gaze from him, letting her know that the national anthem was about to start.

~

The first half had been pretty uneventful with neither teams scoring a goal and England knew they needed to up their game in the second half or their dream of winning might just slip away. It was in the 62nd minute when Lucy was running down the wing and spotted Y/N outside of the box with no one marking her. Y/N saw the ball coming her way but she knew she wouldn’t have time to stop the ball in order to get the right angle for her shot, so as it came closer she prepared herself and as the ball made contact with her right boot, she volleyed it into the top corner of the net. She couldn’t believe it. She had scored for her country in the European final. She ran to the corner of the pitch towards the England fans and the subs that were warming up alongside the rest of her team, with Leah launching herself onto Y/N’s back. All she could hear around her was her famous chant the fans had come up with a few years ago and the encouragement from the girls. This was a dream come true.

The stadium was still buzzing as the players made their way back to their positions, she looked around for him and when she spotted him she held up an ‘L’ with her fingers and then formed a heart. Lando got a few teasing shoves and comments from his friends. “I think that one was for you mate,” Daniel said with a chuckle. Lando just blushed and mumbled “I know” back to him.

Unfortunately, due to Germany scoring as well and bringing the score to a draw, the game was forced into 30 minutes of extra time. The last thing any of them wanted was it going to penalties, because they knew how much pressure they were, especially in a final. Everyone was on the edge of their seats as it edged into the last 2 minutes of the game and Germany were given a corner. Y/N decided to hang back instead of getting in the box with every other player, even the Germany goalkeeper had joined the rest of her team in the box in hopes of scoring a last minute winner. The delivery into the box was near perfect but no way was Mary letting that ball into the goal at this point so she pushed it away straight out of the box. The ball flew over all the player’s heads and straight towards Y/N and the player that was marking her. She collected the ball, turned around and started running as she already knew that she was onside. She could feel the German player close to her trying to catch her up but she kept pushing. She was running towards an open goal and they were surely into the last minute by now, so she increased her pace as much as she could for one last push. She kept her gaze forward as she took the shot just after entering the box.

Time slowed down completely as she and nearly ever person in the country watched the ball hit the back of the net. Everything felt like it was moving in slow motion as she ripped her shirt of her head and swung it round throwing it to the ground as she saw her teammates running towards her. She looked around the stadium. The fans were screaming, the girls were grinning from ear to ear and Lando was cheering and beaming down at the love of his life. He already thought that he was madly in love with her but right now he swore he had never felt this much love for a person, his heart felt like it was about to beat out of his chest and without thought reached into his pocket to feel the little box he had been carrying around with him for the last 3 months. He wanted this, he wanted forever with her, no, he needed forever with her. He caught her looking up at him and nearly fell to his knees when she grinned up at him with teary eyes, pointing to herself, forming a heart and then pointing at him. Lando chuckled nervously to himself, wiped his eyes and then repeated the action.

All the players were eagerly awaiting the full time whistle from the referee and finally it came. Y/N dropped to her knees and burst into tears, they had done it. She had done it. She felt herself being lifted off the floor by a few of her teammates and they couldn’t even produce words as they just cried into each other’s embraces. They approached the German players, congratulating them on a good game and comforting those in tears.

‘Three Lions’ started blaring through the speakers after a few minutes causing the girls to start dancing and singing on the pitch, the whole of Wembley sung in unison and gazed down at their Lionesses, their champions.

After applauding their fans and the German players receiving their silver medals, it was time for the Lionesses to collect their Gold medals, she was nearly there. “And now, give it up for your golden boot winner, your player of the tournament, your number 4, Y/N L/N!” the announcer spoke and suddenly, a loud roar burst through the stadium. She couldn’t believe it. To have the support of your family and team was one thing but to have the support of your country was like no other feeling in the world. She shook Prince William’s hand after receiving her medal and walked over to the trophy, admiring it before walking over to the rest of the team who were now just waiting for their skipper Leah to bring over the trophy ready for the proper celebration to begin.

She didn’t think it was possible, but as Leah lifted up the trophy into the air, the stadium grew louder than ever. Y/N and Millie were then handed a bottle of champagne each and they knew exactly what they needed to do. Y/N turned up to her families box and winked at Lando and he immediately caught on as to what was about to happen. She gave the champagne a little shake and with some force banged the bottom of the bottle against the floor, causing the champagne to shoot out of the top and high into the air, the screams of her teammates then took over as Rachel stole the bottle out of her hands and started spraying everyone with it. Y/N looked up at Lando and could see Daniel and Max next to him cackling at the stunned and lovestruck expression on his face. He was a little embarrassed by himself with how easily that turned him on.

The girls all jumped around on the pitch taking turns holding the trophy and when it was finally handed to her, Y/N kissed the top of it and lifted it high into the air. Just as she was about to pass it on, she felt multiple pairs of arms lift her up in the air and the stadium yet again let out a huge cheer for their number 4. The girls had never experienced an atmosphere like this, things were changing and they knew that they were a part of that change.

As the celebrations had died down, the player’s families were allowed to come down onto the pitch, and as Y/N was getting yet another picture with the trophy, she felt arms wrap around her from every angle. She turned around to be met by the proud expressions of her mum, dad and little brother, she shared tight hugs with all of them before she heard her name being called by a familiar voice behind her. She turned round and jumped straight into Lando’s arms as her legs wrapped around his waist. After a few moments she unhooked her legs and Lando placed her down onto the ground with their foreheads still touching, neither of them could care less about being private anymore as they both leaned in and connected their lips together in a loving and passionate kiss, hearing the sound of cameras clicking around them. They were pulled apart by the sounds of fake gags coming from behind them, they turned around to be met with the boys sharing fake looks of disgust on their faces. Y/N and Lando went over to them and they all joined together for a group hug, which again, caused a ricochet of camera clicks to go off around them. This moment was exactly what Y/N had waited for, winning the European Final and doing it with her team, her family and the love of her life.

~

Lando and Y/N walked out the stadium hand in hand, heading back to the hotel to get changed ready for the real celebrations to begin.

Lando couldn’t tear his eyes away from her all night, she was jumping up and down to the song playing, her hair bouncing as she did so, her dimples prominent due to the gorgeous smile on her face, her dress clinging to her beautiful figure and her angelic glow causing her to stand out perfectly in the room full of people. Lando could confidently say that he was the luckiest man on earth to have a girl as perfect as her being in love with a guy like him.

It was getting into the early hours of the morning now and both Lando and Y/N were ready to go back to the hotel room, both had craved to be sleeping in each other’s arms again after a month away from each other. They arrived back at the hotel room 15 minutes later and Lando watched as Y/N flopped onto the bed dramatically. Chuckling to himself, he began to remove her heels that she had been complaining about for the majority of the evening and placed them to the side, before carefully lifting her up with her clinging to him like a koala and carrying her to the bathroom and placing her gently on the countertop. Lando stared at her lovingly and softly pushed her hair out of her face. Her eyes flickered open slightly and she let out a little hum as her eyes met her favourite person. Lando proceeded to gently remove the makeup from her face and then carry her back through to the bedroom before removing her dress and replacing it with one of his tops that drowned her figure.

Just as Lando had snuggled in beside her, he felt her shift slightly in his hold. “I love you Lan, you’re everything to me” she mumbled tiredly, followed shortly by her soft snores. The faint traces of the early morning sunrise had started to peek through the curtains allowing Lando to gaze at her sleeping figure. Being careful not to wake her, he placed a gentle kiss on the side of her head, “I love you too my champion,” he whispered softly into the kiss, before drifting off to sleep, holding his girlfriend tightly to his chest.

[marinasstudio]

♡ My headcanons for Mouthwashing ♡

Hi, Marina here!

Since being in my Mouthwashing phase, I really got into the worldbuilding of the game: the timeline, characters, backstories, etc. For this post, I'll talk about my takes on the timeline! I calculated the dates with headcanons in mind, so these won't be accurate to the actual game. One thing to mention is that I personally headcanon that Mouthwashing takes place around our time (2023, 2024, 2025+) and a reminder that there'll be spoilers!

Tulpar's Takeoff (+ Before the Crash)

I put these two in the same category since the Tulpar's takeoff section is pretty short by itself.

PONY EXPRESS prepared the delivery for 2 to 3 months, from September to November, 2023. Early December, PONY EXPRESS adds Daisuke to the Tulpar crew, just a few days before the takeoff which was on December 9th, 2023.

Lime Juice's Mouthwashing In-Betweens is an amazing animation series that is a part of my headcanons. I definitely recommend watching it! Click the link below to check it out:

I'll only mention the significant dates.

7 days before the crash - April 19th, 2024. PONY EXPRESS informs Curly that the company would be going bankrupt. 6 days before the crash - April 20th, 2024. Tulpar crew celebrates Curly's "birthday", then finds out about the company shutting down. This one is a headcanon of mine, 5 days before the crash - April 21st, 2024. Anya gets r*ped by Jimmy. 1 day before the crash - April 25th, 2024. Anya tells Curly that she's pregnant. 0 days before the crash - April 26th, 2024. Anya tells Jimmy that she's pregnant, then he crashes the ship. The Tulpar only reached 139 days of their destination before getting stranded.

After the Crash

2 months after the crash - June 26th, 2024. Tulpar crew gets in the cargo hold and finds out that they were delivering mouthwash. 3 months after the crash - July 26th, 2024. Anya tells Swansea about the r*pe. 5 months after the crash - September 26th, 2024. Anya locks herself in medbay with Curly still inside, then overd*ses on the remaining supply of painkillers. Meanwhile, Jimmy convinces Daisuke to climb inside the vent, making him sustain several severe cuts and burns all over his body before getting killed with a utility axe to the face by Swansea. After that, Jimmy gets chased by Swansea, it ending with Swansea getting shot by Jimmy in the eye and in the head, killing him. Then, Jimmy gathers the bodies to sit at the table to celebrate his "birthday". And lastly, he puts Curly in a cryostasis pod before shooting himself. This all happened in about 9 hours.

PONY EXPRESS' Headquarters

In the dialogue, Anya wonders how long it would take for headquarters to notice that they're missing, so I calculated that too and added some extra things!

The Tulpar and its crew were supposed to arrive back on Earth, on May 21st, 2025. After a week without the Tulpar nor the crew coming back, headquarters announce both the ship and its crew missing on May 28th, 2025. Headquarters avoid sending out a rescue ship due to being on the brink of bankruptcy until they realize that Curly is a part of the crew, forcing them to send out a rescue ship to save him, only him. The rescue ship could've been sent out as early as June 4th, 2025 but due to PONY EXPRESS being a horrible company, the rescue ship is sent out on October 1st, 2025. The rescue team find the Tulpar on May 31st, 2026, after 213 days of searching. As the rescue ship brings the Tulpar back to Earth, the rescue team get inside to help the crew and discover what happened.

On January 29th, 2027, the Tulpar and its crew finally make it back to Earth with the rescue team. By the time the rescue ship returns the Tulpar, PONY EXPRESS shuts down.

The Tulpar crew were in the ship for 3 years, 1 month, and 20 days. They were only supposed to be in the ship for 1 year, and 164 days.

And that's all!

I'm not too confident with my timeline and calculations, so it would be much appreciated if y'all comment down below your thoughts! I have many more headcanons for Mouthwashing to share but that'll come later... or never. Depends if this post will be received well or not.

♡ Thank you for reading! ♡

[gunsatthaphan]

~ Monthly BL Breakdown: July 2024 ~ 

🫐 Happy August!!! 🐝

Disclaimer: ALL shows can be streamed here or here, as well as on Youtube and other platforms. For more info on where to watch what, check out this post! 

New breakdowns are coming at the end of every month - feel free to add stuff! -> previous breakdowns

What came out this month? (green = seen/currently watching)

🌟 Takara no Vidro - July 1st (Japan)

🌟 This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans - July 5th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 The Boyfriend (Gay Dating Reality Show) - July 9th (Japan)

🌟 The Next Altitude (BOC lineup event) - July 9th (Thailand)

🌟 Century of Love - July 10th (Thailand)

🌟 Meet You at the Blossom - July 11th (China/Thailand/Taiwan)

🌟 Heavens x Candy - July 13th (Japan)

🌟 Sky Valley - July 20th (Philippines)

🌟 I Saw You in My Dream - July 24th (Thailand)

🌟 4 Minutes - July 26th (Thailand)

🌟 Love Enemy - July 26th (Thailand)

🌟 Mitsuya Sensei no Keikakutekina Ezuke - July 26th (Japan)

🌟 Battle of the Writers - July 29th (Thailand)

Monthly Likes / Dislikes

❣️ - 👎🏻 No series but I find the whole Y-Find thing really fucked up like what are they thinking? I know it's the usual capitalism but to leave the winner with nothing but a paycheck and NO rights to their story whatsoever is wild to me. Kinda makes me want to write a story about Thailand's biggest company completely screwing over their fans and submit it lmao 💀

New series & movie announcements

🎥 Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo - Date TBA (South Korea)

🎥 P.S. You (starring Yoon Phusanu) - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Buddy Boy - Date TBA (South Korea)

🎥 Project Red (movie, starring BillkinPP) - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Dear My Paradise - Date TBA (South Korea)

🎥 I'll Turn Back This Time - Date TBA (Taiwan)

🎥 Host Friend - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Pretty Boys - Date TBA (Philippines)

🎥 Luminous Begins (prequel to The Luminous Solution) - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Eternal Butler (sequel to Anti-Reset) - Date TBA (Taiwan)

🎥 The Hell Guard - Date TBA (Thailand)

Other news from the BL world

❗️ After the withdrawal of Chimon W. from the upcoming BL Perfect10 Liners, GMMTV announced that company-newbie Santa P. will be taking on the role of Gun and thus become Perth's new partner in the show. Furthermore they announced that Chimon will still be taking part in the upcoming series Hide & Sis.

❗️ The production company Headliner Thailand announced that actor Seng Wichai will no longer participate in the upcoming BL project The Bangkok Boys due to scheduling conflicts. It has not been revealed whether or not his role will be recast.

❗️ Actor Frank T. made a post on Instagram, announcing the end of his ship with fellow actor Long Shi Lee, saying that there won't be any more joint projects as they are pursuing separate acting careers.

❗️ The annual Digital Awards Thailand were held on July 14th. The following BL actors/productions won:

UpPoom - Most popular pairing (My Stand-in)

GreatInn - Couple of the Year (Wandee Goodday)

MeenPing - Best Couple in a Sports Themed Series (The Rebound)

MosBank - Best BL Couple

❗️ Max Nattapol (Manner of Death) and Na Naphat (Until We Meet Again) will be paired as a side couple in the upcoming GL Petrichor. The show is an adaption of the novel of the same name and author Sammon has been confirmed as the screenwriter. An airdate is still unknown.

❗️ Former GMMTV actor Mike Chinnarat has joined the cast for the upcoming Domundi BL Your Sky as the character Oh. An airdate is still unknown.

❗️ GMMTV announced that their newly announced project Y-Find will accept submissions until August 31st. The project gives (only Thai) fans the opportunity to submit original BL/GL stories, one of which will be chosen to be extended and adapted into a series. The winner receives 30.000 Baht (~800$) and has to sign a copyright transfer agreement for the story and will not be involved in any of the further productions processes as all rights will be transferred to GMMTV. (wtf lmao)

❗️ The Korean vlog-style BL City Boy Log is getting a fourth season. An airdate is unknown.

❗️ GMMTV released a statement, declaring the end of Ohm P. and Nanon K.'s work as a pair and the end of the OhmNanon ship as a result. The pair debuted in Bad Buddy in 2021 and reunited for Our Skyy2 in 2023. According to the statement they want to pursue separate careers - Ohm will be the lead in the upcoming BL Kidnap where he is paired with Leng T. while Nanon has taken a step back from acting.

Upcoming series & movies for August

👉🏻 Sugar Dog Life - August 4th (Japan)

👉🏻 Summer Night (bl side story) - August 5th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Cosmetic Playlover - August 6th (Japan)

👉🏻 Monster Next Door - August 8th (Thailand)

👉🏻 First Note of Love - August 12th (Taiwan)

👉🏻 The Paradise of Thorns - August 22nd (Thailand)

👉🏻 My Idol - August TBA (South Korea)

[bvidzsoo]

bvidzsoo's tumblr wrapped, 2024

tagged by the lovely @sorryimananti-romantic thank u! <3

2024 review

I've been writing for a very long time now, since I was like thirteen I'm not even joking, but 2024 was the year where I pumped out story after story, and I think it was also my most inspired year. I really loved creating so much and I wish time was more lenient with me so that I could write even more lol, but I've entered the 'real life' now and I'm sure updates and new stories will come slower from now on, sigh. My readers and mutuals definitely made the year more colourful and exciting, so thank you for the love and support you have shown me on here!

I'll try to wrap up my on-going stories this year, but I write for what I feel most inspired for, so I really cannot promise anything...

total statistics of 2024

no. of fics: 42 total wc: 533.4k (what would I do without my maths genius, thank you Mina! <3) no. of wips: 10 (and I keep getting ideas, sigh...)

genres explored in 2024

tbh, everything, I have really been the most creative this year, huh...from royal to dark fantasy, to gore and dystopian, to very fluffy and romance related stuff, heavy on crime and gore, action and thriller, plenty of supernatural too? yeah, I think this is it...

first fic of 2024: Who am I?

posted: january 10th

pairing: gangster/mafia!yunho x female reader

comments: this whole story is a 'joke' (it isn't actually), I started writing it on a whim, very randomly, without constructing an actual plot for it like I do all the time...with this one, I had a few outlined ideas and I just went with them lol...it was a funny experience because I cannot remember the last time I wrote anything so unplanned and unorganised (I think the story isn't bad tbh despite it)

longest fic: Preying on you tonight

posted: march 31st

pairing: werewolf!mingi x vampire!female reader

comments: man, I got the idea for this in the funniest way...I remember being in lecture and someone had a presentation in which they used Twilight as a reference, then Jacob was brought up later, and the truth is that I hate werewolf stuff/lore/fantasy LMAO, so I figured huh...what if a vampire (since I'm a vampire girlie) gets imprinted on by a werewolf she hates?? and since Halazia!Mingi will be forever iconic and I've always wanted to write something with him..tadaa, here's this gem that I still love very much lol

last fic: Is Santa the new Cupid?

posted: december 25th

pairing: hongjoong x female reader

comments: it was my first time partaking in any writing event and I so excited to write this! especially when I saw who I was writing for, hehehe...at the time I was also feeling super unwell due to a sudden health issue (which I'm still struggling with, sigh), so it took my mind off things a bit...before speaking to Kat, I had Seonghwa in mind as the lead, but she chose our Captain, so...the story came to life hehe

top 3 most popular fics of 2024

Preying on you tonight

comment: I'd like to add this bit since I've already talked about it...I certainly did not expect it to blow up this much, I didn't think people would enjoy this so much lol...but I'm grateful!!

The trace of you

posted: december 5th

pairing: psychiatrist!yunho x patient!female reader

comments: I watched the series Alias Grace and kind of became obsessed with it for a few days, so, uhm...this story came to life and it seemed very fitting to have Yunho as the male lead, so yeah...I had a lot of fun exploring their characters while trying to keep the essence of the series as well...but also giving it a shadow of mystery, I suppose

Obliviate Me

posted: july 29th

pairing: dark/evil!seonghwa x female reader

comments: if you look at the moodboard, you'll see the picture in the middle, yup, I was inspired by that one picture...when I saw it, I just knew I had to write something...I like Harry Potter a lot, and ig confession time: I'm obsessed with Tom Riddle's era and just his whole lore and such, hence his huge presence in the oneshot lol

Ariadne's personal picks

Marionette

posted: july 17th

pairing: Aphrodite's son!yeosang x Hera's daughter!female reader

comments: honestly, this whole Greek series I have created I'm obsessed with, but out of all the written drabbles, Yeosang's part is just >>> to me, I had so much fun writing this and I just genuinely love the plot I created, it's dark and twisted and not something I usually write...I wish more people would've liked it tho, sigh (also tmi, but all the titles in the series are taken from Red Velvet songs, wink)

Haunted me, haunting you

posted: september 23rd

pairing: victor!mingi x female reader

comments: I love the Hunger Gams like nothing else on this Earth, my thesis was also about the second book and quite frankly, I got this idea while writing my thesis, so...the Mingi in this story is very dear to me, writing him felt so tender and heartbreaking at the same time, I want to protect him from everyone ACK

Daemonium

posted: july 15th

pairing: demon!wooyoung x female reader

comments: man...writing this was a complete humour project to me...the plot was meant to be funny, the MC wasn't supposed to take anything seriously, and Wooyoung was supposed to attempt murder on her at least a dozen of times lmao...so yeah, idk how my humour landed, but I was so excited to write it and also amused by it, it was once again quite different from what I usually write, but I love the supernatural so I was in my element lol

2025 goals

hmm, I think I wish to continue writing like before and I pray I don't get a burn out lol, because I hate those

finish everything that I've started because I hate leaving unfinished stories, it irks me a lot

write more for ao3 since I have a bunch of mxm ideas as well, but ig I prioritise tumblr for now

I'll tag: @hongjoongspoetry @kitten4sannie & anyone who wants to do this! ^^

[kathlare]

familiar echo

Lando Norris x Amelie Dayman

Summary: Lando, accompanied by his girlfriend Luisinha, attends the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he unexpectedly crosses paths with Julie, Amelie’s grandmother. Their conversation stirs old memories of his time with Amelie, creating an emotional undercurrent that Lando struggles to navigate.

Wordcount: 1.2 k

Warnings: none

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July 31st, 2022 - Mogyoród, Hungary

Lando walked through the paddock at the Hungarian Grand Prix, his hand firmly in Lusinha’s. The sun was beating down on them as the day unfolded, and the energy of the weekend was in full swing. It was always chaotic in the paddock, but today, Lando felt an unusual sense of calm. Maybe it was because he had Lusinha with him, or maybe it was because, for the first time in a while, he felt like he was moving forward with his life.

The hum of conversation, the clicking of cameras, and the buzz of engines in the background were familiar sounds, but Lando barely registered them. He squeezed Luisinha’s hand, flashing a polite smile at the fans calling his name. His mind was focused—on the race, on his performance, and on keeping everything else neatly tucked away where it couldn’t bother him.

But life had a funny way of messing with you when you least expected it.

As they rounded a corner near Red Bull’s hospitality area, his gaze landed on a familiar figure standing by the entrance—Julie. Amelie’s grandmother. She was chatting animatedly with Stella and Checo, her presence warm and vibrant, just as he remembered. Lando’s stomach tightened unexpectedly, a flicker of something—nostalgia?—brushing past the carefully constructed wall he’d built around his feelings.

Julie spotted him almost instantly. Her face lit up with a radiant smile, and she waved enthusiastically. There was no escape.

—Lando!— she called out, her voice carrying over the noise with ease.

He forced a smile, his grip unconsciously tightening around Luisinha’s hand. Julie approached them with the same warmth she’d always shown him, her eyes crinkling at the corners. There was something about her that always felt like home, and Lando hated that it still affected him.

—Julie,— he greeted, his voice steady, though his chest felt anything but. —It’s so good to see you.—

Julie didn’t hesitate—she pulled him into a quick, affectionate hug, catching him slightly off guard. When she pulled back, she looked him over, as if she was genuinely pleased to see him. —Oh, darling, it’s been too long. I’ve missed seeing you around.—

Lando chuckled softly, scratching the back of his neck. —Yeah, it’s been a while.—

Julie’s gaze shifted to Luisinha, her curiosity piqued. —And who’s this lovely young woman?—

—This is Luisinha— Lando said quickly, his hand resting lightly on Luisinha’s lower back. —My girlfriend.—

Luisinha flashed her charming smile, extending her hand. —It’s nice to meet you.—

Julie shook her hand warmly. —Oh, the pleasure is mine, dear. I’m Julie.— She glanced back at Lando, her smile softening with a touch of nostalgia. —I still remember when you’d show up at every race with that mischievous grin, causing all sorts of trouble with Amelie.—

Lando’s heart stuttered at the mention of her name. He forced another smile, pretending it didn’t faze him. —Yeah… those were different times.—

Julie’s eyes twinkled with a knowing glint. —I’m sure Amelie misses having you around. You two were quite the pair.—

Lando swallowed hard, his jaw tightening slightly. Doubt it, he thought bitterly, though he kept the words locked behind his teeth. —Life gets busy,— he replied casually.

Julie chuckled softly, clearly oblivious to the tension rippling under Lando’s calm facade. She reached out, patting his arm gently like she used to when he was younger—or at least when things were simpler.

—That it does, darling. But you know, some people leave footprints that time can’t wash away.— Her words lingered in the air, seemingly innocent but loaded with unspoken meaning.

Before Lando could come up with a reply, Julie clapped her hands together with the enthusiasm only she could pull off. —Why don’t you and Luisinha join me for lunch? I was just about to head over to the hospitality lounge. It’d be lovely to catch up properly.—

Lando hesitated for a split second. Every instinct told him to politely decline, to keep moving, to avoid the conversation that could spiral into memories he’d shoved deep down. But Luisinha, with her ever-graceful charm, nodded before he could say anything.

—We’d love to,— she said, her smile unwavering.

So that was that.

They followed Julie through the paddock, weaving past familiar faces, sponsors, and the occasional fan who called out Lando’s name. He responded with absent nods, his mind elsewhere. The hospitality lounge was quieter, tucked away from the chaos, offering a temporary reprieve from the blistering sun and the noise.

They settled into a cozy corner table, Julie chatting animatedly about her excitement for the race, her grandkids, and life in general. Lando half-listened, his mind flipping through memories like an old photo album—one he’d tried to throw away but kept finding tucked back on the shelf.

Speaking of photo albums, Julie suddenly reached into her bag, pulling out her phone with a triumphant grin.

—I was showing Stella some old photos earlier,— she said, scrolling with a speed that suggested she’d done this more times than she’d admit. —Oh, here they are!—

She turned the phone around, showing Luisinha a picture of Lando and Amelie from what felt like another lifetime. They were at some race weekend, both of them laughing, faces close, Lando’s arm draped over Amelie’s shoulders like it belonged there.

—Look at these two,— Julie said fondly. —Always causing mischief. They had such a spark, didn’t they? Like two little firecrackers.—

Luisinha’s smile faltered for the briefest moment, a flicker of something—discomfort? Insecurity?—crossing her face before she masked it with polite interest.

—You two looked like you had a lot of fun,— she commented, her tone light but laced with something sharper underneath.

Lando shifted in his seat, suddenly hyper-aware of everything—the way Luisinha’s hand wasn’t as relaxed on his thigh anymore, the way Julie kept scrolling, oblivious, showing more photos: Amelie in Lando’s hoodie, the two of them grinning with messy hair after some impromptu karting session, candid moments that felt too intimate even now.

—Yeah,— Lando mumbled, forcing a tight smile. —We were just kids, really.—

Julie finally put the phone down, sighing with nostalgia. —Ah, time flies. But it’s lovely to see you happy, Lando.— She glanced at Luisinha with a warm smile. —You’ve got a good one here, dear.—

—Thank you,— Luisinha replied smoothly, her fingers threading through Lando’s with a possessive squeeze.

Lando responded automatically, his thumb brushing over her knuckles, but his mind wasn’t there. It was stuck somewhere between past laughter, stolen glances, and a pair of green eyes that had once felt like home.

Julie, oblivious to the tension brewing, continued swiping through more photos—Lando and Amelie laughing over ice cream, playfully shoving each other at some karting event, and one that made Lando’s chest tighten more than he’d like to admit: Amelie resting her head on his shoulder, eyes closed, while he smiled softly at the camera.

—She always felt safe with you,— Julie murmured, her voice tinged with nostalgia. —I remember how she used to light up whenever she talked about you. Always had some story about something ridiculous you’d done to make her laugh.—

Lando cleared his throat, feeling a strange mix of pride and discomfort knotting in his chest. He glanced at Luisinha, who was now fiddling with the edge of her napkin, her smile strained.

—I’m just going to pop to the restroom,— she announced suddenly, standing up with a graceful ease that didn’t quite mask her unease.

Lando watched her go, exhaling softly as the tension at the table shifted. Julie didn’t miss a beat. She leaned in slightly, her expression soft but knowing.

—I always thought you’d be the one for her, you know,— she said quietly, her eyes locking with Lando’s. —You used to make her shine in a way no one else did. She was happiest when she was with you.—

Lando felt the words hit him harder than he’d expected. His mouth opened slightly, as if to respond, but nothing came out. What could he say to that? That he’d thought the same once? That he still wondered about it, even when he didn’t want to?

Before he could gather his thoughts, Stella’s voice cut through the moment, sharp and to the point.

—Grandma, stop bothering Lando,— she said, appearing beside the table with a firm but polite smile. —He’s got to get ready for the race.—

Julie chuckled softly, patting Lando’s hand as if her words hadn’t just stirred something deep inside him.

—Of course, of course. Don’t let this old woman distract you,— she said warmly.

Lando stood up, forcing a polite smile as he gathered himself.

—It was really nice seeing you, Julie,— he said, his voice steady even if his mind wasn’t.

Julie winked at him. —You too, darling. Don’t be a stranger.—

As he walked away, heading back toward the paddock, Lando couldn’t shake her words from his mind. They echoed louder than the roar of the engines, lingering like a shadow he couldn’t outrun.

[eirenical]

Done Playing Games (2201 words) by eirenical

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: 莲花楼 | Mysterious Lotus Casebook (TV) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Di Feisheng/Li Lianhua | Li Xiangyi Characters: Di Feisheng, Li Lianhua | Li Xiangyi Additional Tags: Dual Cultivation, Episode Related, Missing Scene, episode 13, Fight Sex, Fighting As Foreplay, First Time, Banter

Summary:

"Di-mengzhu… what are you doing." Di Feisheng worried at the distended meridian beneath his teeth for just one moment more before shifting to nibble at the collarbone just beside it. And as the muscles beneath his hands tensed, prelude to a shift that would send an elbow flying back into his stomach, he stepped back out of reach. "Li Xiangyi, Li Xiangyi… what do you think I'm doing?"

  ...a.k.a. the dual cultivation fic that we all wanted to write when Episode 13 first aired and that I somehow never got around to posting? Oops? ;D

September 6, 2024: OK, so this actually was the first fic I wrote for this fandom. I started it back on July 31st, 2023 and finished it not long after. It wasn't the first fic I posted, though, because my original plan for it was for it to be much much longer than this one scene. But since then, my ideas on whether or not dual cultivation would actually work to solve LLH's poison problem have shifted dramatically and I don't think I can write more of this as it is. But I'm still proud of this little part of it and I think it can stand alone, so I'm just going to go ahead and publish it. ...enjoy? ;D

My original reaction when I hit this episode is still amusing to me, so feel free to visit. ;D

[fountainpenguin]

Riddle watches New Wish - Post #23

Hazel Wells and the Multiverse of Jenkins

PFFT-EH?-EHHH? It's confirmed daylight savings time? Then take down the posters that've been up for 30 episodes implying it was November, you goofs.

I'm thinking Hazel showed up around September or October (i.e. before the November Sneezy Hawkins dance and we know she was in school for a few weeks before the exam at the end of "Teacher's Pal," because she told us), then Antony came home for winter break, and now it's March. That gives us a good estimate of things like founder's day and Dev's birthday. In fact, we know exactly what the length of time between those two dates is because Dev told us his birthday was 9 years, 7 months, and 14 days ago. I guess that checks out since Antony probably came home in December. If it's March for daylight savings, that would be another 3 months. This also implies Dimmadelphia is farther south than Dimmsdale, which occasionally saw snow (though it's possible godkids were wishing for it). Dimmadelphia doesn't seem to get snow.

Or he could just say "set your clocks BACK" as soon as I unpause and I'll just... sit here with my little notes. it's fine.

We're confirmed for fall, then. Possibly Hazel's been here a year if the posters are to be believed, but also at this point, those posters stay up all year round, so they're not to be trusted even for Episode 1. Unclear what the summer situation is, but I'll make a proper timeline another time.

I would say this is the key episode to build a timeline around. Then roughly place Dev's birthday and then Founder's Day the appropriate time apart and fill in the blanks.

Looks like "Operation: Birthday Takeback" aired July 31st, which might be a good place to start if I want to canonize Dev's birthday date for fanfic purposes.

Founder's Day was around school because Dale was prepping during "A New Dev-elopment," when we know school was in session, so I'll do math and consider my options when I'm done with Season 1.

So... Dev just told Hazel someone has a crush on her, but I find that hard to believe because they're at odds and I can't imagine he has good reasons for chatting like this.

He called her a nickname, which he only does when they're not friendly. And no Peri to give her any clues...

I would not trust this man, but I respect the hustle.

Are we going to be manipulating time and space; is that why it's daylight savings?

They have a class pet:

Aw, I like how Winn became a Prime Meridian fan after the book club episode, apparently.

Huh. Was it Winn who had Shakespeare for Mimes early on? It's clearly in their locker. I could've sworn it was Jasmine, which is why I was confused she was afraid of clowns. Maybe she finished and gave it to them. I'm gonna check.

I say as I look up and see the clown toy sitting in her locker. Good for her for conquering her fears.

No, it was Jasmine (end of "Teacher's Pal")

Yes, those dance posters are still up. They're getting the boot from my canon.

Hazel's "next class" is Room 104, so that could theoretically be used to scout her classroom number. Which confuses me because we know she's on the 2nd floor, but okay.

I love Father Time; he's such a silly guy.

I like how Hazel is just... so stressed out about Jenkins having a crush on her.

I particularly enjoy like how after he said she was so confident in a flirty voice, Hazel's body literally shatters and then she rushes to the cereal, throws back her head, and gobbles it in bulk. She wants this so little, she's not willing to return his affection whatsoever. sldfkj.

Hazel in "Prime Meridian Love": I don't want a relationship; I'm only 10. Hazel now, even after I was starting to believe she might be growing a crush on Dev: I don't want a relationship; I'm only 10.

That's so funny...

Timmy: I have a crush on someone even though she's not interested in me, but I hope she'll change her mind. Hazel: you guys are having crushes??

I really like how Hazel's specific reason for not wanting Jenkins to like her is "I'm too self-conscious and can't remember how to act normal." She's a very anxious character...

It's not that she's into someone else, and it's not that she has anything against Jenkins specifically. She just is way too anxious and doesn't want to deal with it.

Hazel, scrambling for a way out without hurting Jenkins' feelings: I can't go around with you. I have a crush on someone else. Uh... Trev. Trev, who was behind her and she didn't notice: Did I just hear you have a crush on me, Hazel?? Hazel: /absorbs entire box of cereal in .2 seconds

She doesn't want ANYONE to like her!! she is 10 and squirmy!

I'm once again sad Dev cited Trev as "his bud" in Episode 1, but we haven't seen them interact. I feel like Trev existing on the periphery of her interactions with Dev would've made this even funnier, lmao.

That said, it's funny that Dev's description of Trev was "He's my bud, so he probably won't give YOU time of day" and Trev is out here like "I am totally down to give Hazel the time of day." He's just chillin' and smiling. I like him.

Hazel at the top of her lungs when the entire hallway flirts with her: I don't CARE who like-likes me! I don't like any of you BACK!!

Chloe and Hazel (to me):

Holy cow, Hazel. I don't have much to say, but I enjoy watching her screw people's memories up by manipulating time. And that's a heavy sentence to drop out of context, but...

Yeah, she just did 568 timeloops speedrun and now everyone has a crush on her.

Including Dev, apparently.

Should we be worried that Dev specifically cited the thing he finds attractive about Hazel to be "how ruthless she is," because buddy... You're on track to continue the Dimmadome abuse cycle!

Hey Dev, it's kind of weird to know her middle name. What've you been doing; who've you been talking to?

Wow, it took absolutely 0 thought for Dev to yell loudly about how in love he is with Hazel [in this time loop] for the whole hall to hear.

I am once again fascinated by how he's never cared for "maintaining a reputation" at this school in any way and he's willing to dropkick whatever "cool, tough, and closed-off" persona he's formed at the first sign of what he thinks is a better future.

Local rich kid desperate for affection once again willing to jump 12 feet if you ask him to jump 6. She asked him to jump 0. She asked him to sit down and not even think about jumping.

Dev "I would commit B&E for you a second time; please let me commit B&E for you a second time" Dimmadome.

I like how Dimmadomes are known for putting the Dimm name on everything, but we keep seeing Dev's first name used (such as in the episode title "A New Dev-elopment" or Peri's quote "I'm going to take you from Dev to Dev-ine!")

It gives me the vibe that yes, he's a Dimmadome, but he's a little disconnected. Wow, it's a pun AND sadness!

I can't stop thinking about how annoyed he sounded when the time came to finally tell Vicky his last name. All the other Dimmadomes repeatedly introduce themselves by their full name... but he holds back.

Also, I like how the O-pairs are always down for anything. Dev is their special boy <3

I really really like them for some reason and I'm sorry because I can already tell any Dev 'fic I write is going to lean into them. My curse of getting attached to weird background characters unfortunately continues and these might be the worst ones I've ever fallen for. I don't look forward to trying to search up cute 'fics or fanart of them. haha; I'm in danger...

I just looked up how to spell O-pair because I was tired of not knowing and I found this Wikipedia page:

au pair /ˌō ˈper/ - An au pair (/oʊˈpɛər/; pl.: au pairs) is a person working for, and living as part of, a host family. Typically, au pairs take on a share of the family's responsibility for child care as well as some housework, and receive a monetary allowance or stipend for personal use.

oh. okay.

IMBD's "Operation: Birthday Takeback" page lists them as O-Pair #1 and O-Pair #2, which just hurts.

Dev: My dad gives me the coolest gadgets. They have fancy futuristic names. They're my friends and I love them :) Dale, who knew exactly what he was doing:

Wow, it's TWO puns and sadness!!

Hazel's theme song, but it's rewritten for Dev and the "pair quite strange" who changed his life are the O-Pairs.

I like how in "Operation: Birthday Takeback," Peri's instinctual disguise was an O-Pair, which is incredibly fitting now that I see this description.

I wish we saw signs of Peri hanging around Dev, like a pin on his shirt or the headphones again. Or maybe I'm afraid.

This is nuts. How many hours did Hazel just live through? She needs a nap... Aw, I like the moral lesson for this episode (Letting go and not obsessing over things you can't change). Mr. Guzman is a lovely character; he's so friendly.

Also:

Jenkins: Um... I don't have a crush on you, Hazel. Dev: PSYCH! I made it up~!

She's SO mad. sdfjk

"DEV DIMMADOME!"

I've never seen her this mad. That's great.

Local anxious girl just put herself through some of the worst experiences she's faced, and for WHAT??

He's just a quirky little guy! You wouldn't hurt a quirky little guy!! He's just goofin' with you~

- This feels extremely in-character for Dev considering he outfoxed the never-before-beaten negotiator aliens in "Peace of Pizza" by memeing on them. He's just a silly wittle boy... I'm fascinated by the way his mind works. - I'm not sure Dev even knows how his mind works.

That was great! I liked that. I don't often see a character trying to work through feelings about crushes like this and I enjoyed it.

[gynandromorph]

I don't really need to wait until the end of the year to decide this. This year was okay. I miss my dog but it doesn't hurt as much as it did before. Just times where it hits suddenly and hard. I miss her, I have so many regrets. Such is grief.

I wish I'd been more productive with Idletry but I've been so in my own head I forgot that the script itself wasn't finished until June. It's the detachment from reality talking but from July 1st to December 31st is 183 days and I will have at least up to page 100 sketched. Not done. Sketched. But that's like half a page sketch per day. Not thrilled with the numbers. I'd rather have 183 pages--

Cupid is getting more mature, which is a relief, but she is still a high energy dog and I am no longer a high energy person. I would just really like for the walks to be less stressful. I wanted to just rest for a thousand years after mawkish and I didn't get that. Sometimes I have the energy to do more and sometimes I don't. I was waking up in the morning for a while and then something went catastrophically wrong... although devoid of sunlight the human circadian rhythm is like slightly longer than 24 hours meaning most people would drift aimlessly toward this sleep schedule and then out of it again and then so on if they lived in a cave (which I do not).

Whatever, what I mean is I've done all the healthy shit and I've not done it over the years and my energy levels are the same either way. Even Adderall did not meaningfully perk me up this year. I'm a little older now and can't deal with chronic sleep deprivation the way I used to so getting Enough Sleep But Not Too Much is the most relevant after General Mood. And my mood has been...... Bad.

My self esteem is tanked and I'm angry about my life in every way possible but at least I live a relatively stress free day-to-day, living environment notwithstanding, where I get to work on a passion project all day. Without tits. Glad to still be passionate about it, though I'm also deeply aware of everyone else's superior success with drumming up fanfare and selling their comics and shit now that I have to worry about how I'll afford to publish this one day. I try not to think about it when I can help it.

I expect all of 2025 to be occupied by working on this comic. If I drew a page every single day, I would still not be even halfway through the workload by the end of the year. This project is a huge undertaking and I absolutely would not be investing so much into it if I didn't think it was more important than several less meaningful finished graphic novels combined.

I'd love to be more active as always but hey. Life's tough when a little too much exertion can leave you with an excruciating headache all week. I'd also love to get into a rhythm with Idletry where I'm also regularly coloring pages and/or converting them to print resolution. We shall see.

Oh and I made Legend and Pegging this year, so that's been a positive (actually made them in October last year but the bulk of the writing and drawing was this year)

[blackcrowing]

Important Facts about Lughnasadh from an Irish Celtic Reconstructionist

Spelling and Pronunciation

OI. Lughnasadh (Loo-na-sa), sometimes spelled Lughnasa or Modern Irish Lúnasa. Not to be confused with other harvest festivals like Lammas.

Dates

Most reconstructionists celebrate Lughnasadh on July 31st - August 1st from sundown to sundown by the Gregorian calendar, while others choose to celebrate the transitional period between the months as they would have been by the Julian calendar (about 13 days later by the Gregorian calendar).

Traditionally this festival likely would have happened as the grains were ready for harvesting or possibly even when the wild bilberries were ripe (as some scholars mention that if the grains were not ripe they would still preform a ritualized ‘first harvesting’ but it is possible this tradition came after the festival was firmly tied to a calendar date.)

Importance in the Mythos

In the mythologies it is well documented that this festival coincides with Lugh’s funeral games in honor of his foster-mother Tailtiu, known as Aonach Tailteann. In the mythologies she is said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agricultural needs. The first documented instance of Lughnasadh in the mythologies was in the Wooing of Emer, Tochmarc Emire, which makes sense given the importance of marriages at this time of the year. It is not known specifically but widely speculated that the curse of the Ulstermen by Macha took place at a horse race for this festival.

In later time periods it is common to see a form of struggle, normally between the ‘protective’ forces and ‘destructive’ forces. The modern equivalent being the struggle between Saint Patrick and Crom Dubh but this is likely a reflection of an early struggle between Lugh and Balor (which I previously mentioned in my info-dump on Bealtaine).

Celebration Traditions

Aonachs, funeral games, have (to the best of our knowledge) been a custom in Ireland since the bronze age and were practiced on and off into the middle ages. They had both personal and community functions and occurred in three stages. Stage one was the funeral proceedings themselves. They would last one to three days, likely depending on the importance of the individual in question. Mourning songs and chants were participated in by both the attendees and the Druids. The second stage was for proclaiming of laws. Aonachs were a time when universal peace between túaths was declared. The third stage was that of Cuiteach Fuait, games that tested mental and physical abilities. These games included the well known horse and chariot races, wrestling games, boxing, high jumps but also competitions in strategy, singing, story telling and between various skilled craftsmen.

It was incredibly common for marriages to be arranged and preformed during this festival. More well known ‘trial marriages’ (lasting a year and a day) were still preformed at this festival up until the 13th century. It is likely that the coupling occurring at this time of year had an effect on the relationship to births seen at Imbolg (which falls 9 months later).

MacNeill, a leading scholarly expert on the festival, notes that a ritualistic bull sacrifice was made at this festival and the bull would then be eaten. I could not find any definitive evidence to support the idea, but I think it was likely that bulls in general would be culled from the herd at this point in the year to supply the feast.

Art credit @ire-ethereal

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