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Psycho Pass: Colorful World, Ch. 27

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The sound of the office door sliding open automatically broke the silence, followed by the distinct tapping of derby shoes. The inspector's face wore a solemn expression as she strode into Kasei's office. For a brief moment, their eyes met as if by instinct. Undeterred, she continued to walk forward, closing the distance between them. Finally, she halted in front of Kasei's white desk.

Her gaze was immediately drawn to the holographic backdrop that adorned the room. Against the walls, a mesmerizing landscape unfolded before her eyes. It depicted a distant castle perched upon a hill, shrouded in an ethereal mist. Towering evergreen trees enveloped the castle, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers, creating an atmosphere of eerie enchantment.

The castle itself stood as a testament to Gothic grandeur. Its spires pierced the sky, casting elongated shadows upon the landscape below. The intricate stonework, adorned with delicate tracery and ornate carvings, evoked a sense of both mystery and artistry. The castle's figure, silhouetted against a foreboding gray sky, seemed to possess a brooding presence, as if harboring ancient secrets within its walls.

As she absorbed the scene, she could not help but open her eyes wider. The combination of the hauntingly beautiful landscape and the imposing castle triggered a sense of unease, as if she had stumbled upon a place where reality and fantasy converged. It was a visual reminder of the duality that resided within the psyche of the enigmatic woman who inhabited this office.

“You saved me time by scheduling this meeting and waiting for me during my absence. I see that the medical results were positive and that your psycho pass is stable. Your job causes you great emotional and psychological strain, as you are forced to immerse yourself in the minds of criminals in order to catch them. Not surprisingly, as a result, you suffer from migraines and headaches that you probably try to relieve with aspirin. Need I mention that lack of sleep and alcohol may also contribute to your headaches, Inspector Takahashi?”

“I never said I had them.”

“Your pocket is not empty,” Kasei narrowed her eyes, causing her to frown and adjust the long black coat over her dark brown shirt. “Have they worsened lately?”

“No.”

Kasei studied her with penetrating eyes. Then she turned her head to one of the two large screens on the side of her desk and typed on the keyboard, which turned on automatically by proximity detection. The sound of the keys echoed through the room. One of the screens lit up, slid to the center of the desk and swiveled so that the inspector could lower her head and see it as a hologram in front of her.

“You may have a healthy psycho pass, but I can see through it. I am intrigued by how it reduces in stressful situations… as a coping mechanism. You may thank this factor that you are still an inspector,” Kasei raised an eyebrow, noting her barely frowning. “Do you recognize this profile?"

The hologram displayed a list of different crime coefficients. The highest was 92. It reminded her of Agawa’s.

“You don’t know?”

Kasei looked from the hologram to her, then turned to one of the screens on her polished desk, typing on the keyboard like a psychologist or psychiatrist taking notes on her patient. Yashiro was unable to see the contents of her screen.

“You don’t remember,” Kasei smirked as her eyes slowly widened, crossing one leg over the other and clasping her hands together on her thigh.

“Remember what?” Yashiro asked, making her laugh with her mouth shut. “What’s so funny?”

“The very thing that you clearly don’t know,” she shook her head.

“Stop playing riddles.”

Kasei’s expression hardened. She looked her up and down, “This is a record of your crime coefficient.”

“I find that hard to swallow,” Yashiro turned her head slightly to the side, without taking her eyes off the hologram.

She struggled to comprehend what Kasei would gain by altering the records, or how she could have forgotten something so important and emotionally significant. Her mind raced as she tried to remember any details about the moment she reached such a high crime coefficient, or what might have caused her to forget.

As the reality of the situation sunk in, she became increasingly introspective, trying to make sense of her own mind and memories. Kasei typed with both hands until small, light blue windows appeared on the holographic screen, causing the inspector to blink a couple of times. The contents of one of them scrolled down very slowly. Yashiro leaned forward to read with an indifferent and unconcerned expression, but a frown formed on her face.

“You were hospitalized at the age of fifteen, but your psycho pass stabilized and you did not become a latent criminal. It’s all in your medical file and your crime coefficient history,” Kasei saw her blink and raise an eyebrow, staring at the screen.

Yashiro’s expression remained stoic, but her eyes betrayed a hint of confusion and disbelief. Her heart rate quickened slightly, but she remained still, almost as if trying to suppress any physical reaction. She forced herself to maintain her composure, but her body language subtly changed as she leaned back. Her eyes darted away momentarily, perhaps to process the information or to hide her vulnerability. It was clear that the news had thrown her off balance, and she was grappling with conflicting emotions, but she was determined not to let it show.

“What happened in there, before meeting with Inspector Tsunemori?”

Her eyes narrowed before returning to Kasei, but then her gaze dropped, settling back on the information. Kasei typed on the keyboard with one hand, and the hologram slid onto the monitor with a brief transition, forcing the inspector to look at her.

“I got confused,” Yashiro walked to the side quietly, putting her hands in the pockets of her black pants.

“I have seen you confused and angry, but never afraid like that,” Kasei followed her with a serious look.

“Fear helps me see things… from a different angle. I just can’t… express them so concisely,” Yashiro frowned for a moment and stopped in front of the corner of the desk.

“What did you experience that made you mute all of a sudden?”

“I got disoriented,” she turned to her. “Just for a second. I’m used to fear. I'll handle this one.”

"You think you are in control, but at the same time you find yourself wandering around a crime scene after a hostage has been taken. This has never happened before."

"I was waiting for the ambulance," Yashiro replied in a calm voice, gently waving her hand. Her face darkened after a few seconds. "If my body walks around losing track of time, you’d say that’s a complete loss of control?”

“Wouldn’t you?” Kasei raised her eyebrows, clasping her hands together in front of her with her elbows on the armrests. “I would advise against taking too much interest in a victim's welfare. Tell me, why are you so angry?”

The chief frowned for a second. She detected a subtle shift in her composure, a rare tranquility that veiled her usual intensity.

“I know there's nothing I can do. Nothing and no one can give them back what they just lost."

“Family,” Kasei turned her head to the side, looking at a column in the room. “Ever felt abandoned?”

"Abandonment can only exist if there is a prior unmet expectation that someone will act in a certain way,” she scoffed, shaking her head.

“What were your expectations of your family?”

Yashiro raised an eyebrow for a moment, “That’s an empty boring room.”

“I suspect that room is behind walls too high to climb,” Kasei turned to her again in a calm voice. “Difficult to reach.”

“So are my parents,” Yashiro shrugged her shoulders.

“An interesting place to start.”

“Why? You already looked that anyway."

“I want to hear it from you.”

Yashiro took a deep breath and narrowed her eyes, gazing at the hologram behind the desk, “I don't have many memories of my mother, she was always sick. I followed my father from the northern to the southern coasts and to rural areas like Ogishima for years. We hardly ever came to Tokyo.”

“Always the new girl in the neighborhood, the stranger at school.”

Kasei's voice, devoid of any overt emotion, maintained its characteristic neutrality. It carried an air of understanding, a subdued tone that neither mocked nor belittled. Yashiro laughed softly with her mouth closed, observing the castle at the end of the hall.

“The perpetual outsider navigating unfamiliar surroundings. You never did fully connect with the concept of family nor friendship. Bonds are difficult for you."

Yashiro’s smile faded. Kasei remained composed, her stoic demeanor unwavering. Yet, behind her impassive facade, there was a subtle shift in her gaze as she locked eyes with the inspector.

“Schopenhauer’s hedgehog dilemma,” Kasei nodded and turned to one of the screens. “I am going to schedule a session with your psychologist for tomorrow morning, and I hope you won't miss it this time.”

Fingers danced on a keyboard. Kasei was already looking at her schedule to set up the meeting.

“Is that really necessary?” sighed Yashiro.

“There are clearly things you don’t remember about your life. A person may develop post-traumatic stress disorder and exhibit dissociative amnesia, which means that he forgets or blocks memories of a traumatic experience. In some cases, the person may experience flashbacks and relive the event, while in others they may have difficulty remembering specific details. This is because the brain sometimes tries to protect the person from the emotional pain associated with the trauma and may repress or block certain memories."

"So I can't handle it," Yashiro raised her eyebrows and widened her eyes for a moment.

“There are other defense mechanisms, including denial of reality, projection of feelings of anger or sadness onto others, and emotional isolation. Many theories explain dissociation and dissociative amnesia, among them the most important current was that of Pierre Janet and Freud with his theory of psychoanalysis. In spite of all the conflicts that have been generated in the scientific community about the understanding of dissociation, today a theory has been developed that is the most accepted and it’s called the theory of structural dissociation. I bet you have read it.”

Yashiro's wristcom beeped. She raised her arm and a hologram appeared above her wrist. It was a notification about the meeting Kasei had just set. She turned it off, lowered her arm and lifted her head. Lost in the captivating sight, words escaped her mouth, "Is that gothic architecture?”

Slowly, Kasei turned to her and looked into her eyes with a serious expression, until she responded, “Neuschwanstein Castle.”

Yashiro raised her eyebrows for a moment at her fluent German, not taking her eyes off the huge holographic background.

“The effects of trauma can emerge or persist over time, even after many years have passed. Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, trouble sleeping, or frequent awakenings at night?”

"No."

Kasei's eyes lingered on the inspector, searching for any subtle cues. Her expression remained unreadable, her features shrouded in a veil of mystery. Despite the inspector's straightforward denial, Kasei was unable to discern whether she was concealing the truth or if her words held genuine sincerity.

“Do you have trouble with aggressive feelings?”

Yashiro smiled and raised an eyebrow, one hand in her pants pocket and the other next to her body, “Is this a psychological evaluation? I'm upset. Not violent and dangerously unstable."

Kasei typed on the keyboard with both hands and the screen slid back in hologram form to the center of the desk. A security camera video of her shooting a man in the leg without even blinking played. Typing again, Kasei opened a window showing a video of the woman who had been taken hostage.

A gunshot echoed through the office, and Yashiro raised an eyebrow for a second as she saw herself on the screen, gun deftly held in both hands, pointed in the direction of the woman on the floor. The video had been recorded by a person near them. There were all kinds of comments about it on the screen. The case was beginning to be reported in different media.

" The next bullet will be fired at you ,” Kasei looked at her, raising her eyebrows and clasping her hands together in front of her. “It was not the way, the time or the place to let those words come out of your mouth.”

“Because I was using an unregulated weapon instead of a dominator and the press would be all over it? I did not have time to think about Sibyl's reputation.”

“I would rather not have to see your face all over the news.”

“But you would accept seeing a dead inspector or enforcer?”

“You are skating on thin ice here,” Kasei frowned and raised her voice slightly. “After your little interrogation , you should thank Inspector Tsunemori for not filing a complaint.”

"She didn't?" Yashiro lowered her voice and looked down.

“I would not be so kind to you otherwise. Once you finish the session, I want you to continue working on this case. You may assist Division 2 on others, but this is going to be your priority. I hope that the information you have obtained will help you to inform me about progress and not excuses."

"We are currently working to identify one of the accomplices who possibly helped Agawa escape."

Kasei nodded and looked away, "What a disappointment… two divisions and he still managed to escape.”

“Perhaps the chances would have increased had we known the truth.”

"The truth?" Kasei blinked and looked at her again.

“You went too far,” Yashiro’s voice carried a calm and cold tone as she spoke.

There was a sense of detachment in her voice, as if she were merely reminding the chief of a fact rather than reprimanding her.

“I don't know what you mean,” Kasei responded slowly, swiveling in her chair and looking away with one leg over the other.

“Agawa Hajime. You knew about his psycho pass,” Yashiro gently waved her hand. “It was under 100—not over 250.”

“That is certainly not possible. Either your dominator was malfunctioning, or your mind is starting to separate from reality.”

“Are you trying to gaslight me?” Yashiro frowned for a moment.

Kasei gave her a sidelong glance, “That is not an officially recognized clinical term in psychology, but a colloquial term. However, the concepts behind gaslighting are studied because of emotional manipulation, such as making someone question their own sanity, memories, or perception of reality. You do not strike me as a girl who can be gaslighted so easily. Tell me, why did you not tell your division that your dominator was not able to deem him a latent criminal?”

“I thought you would want to evaluate the contents of my report first. You said I should always consult before making a decision,” Yashiro put her hand in her free pants pocket.

“I like good liars,” Kasei nodded, causing the inspector to smirk and turn her head to the side for a second. “I do not know if you are lying to me, for me, or both, but we will see. Normally, this information would not be available to someone of your rank, but you deserve to be rewarded for your discovery.”

Kasei moved her hand closer to the keyboard, typing on it, so that one of the two monitors on the side of the desk loaded information, and lit up for a second until the screen scrolled horizontally in front of her, with a brief rotation. Yashiro's eyes widened as an image of Agawa Hajime entering the mall docked on the screen, and updated in half a second with a different crime coefficient than what had been originally reported.

88.

“You hijacked the surveillance footage," Yashiro’s voice echoed. “It could have been a valuable resource.”

“For you, perhaps," Kasei frowned for a moment. “Despite having a great deal of evidence on his crimes, the dominators do not react to Agawa Hajime because his crime coefficient does not exceed the regulation limit. Under normal circumstances it’s on the edge that separates a citizen from a latent criminal, and only extreme violence can raise it, albeit to unusually low levels for someone with his criminal psychology. It’s a rare phenomenon, yet a possible one. Cases involving borderline criminality are unusual in people of his age.”

“Borderline...” Yashiro whispered, fixing her eyes on the desk.

“That is merely an unofficial way of addressing it, as there is no recognized clinical term,” Kasei pointed out.

“Is it related to borderline personality disorder?”

“Some patients who were identified with this abnormal pattern in their crime coefficients suffered from this disorder, hence the name. However, they are not the rule. The name describes more the ability to be both a latent criminal and a normal citizen at different time intervals. Other people prone to developing it are those with bipolar disorder, schizotypal personality disorder, schizophrenia or a dangerous combination of these.”

“Are you saying that… there are cases where the result of a person’s cymatic scan does not match their criminal psychology?” Yashiro raised her eyebrows, looking at her.

“Isn't that what you've been researching, like when you interviewed Miyake?”

“This is different,” Yashiro responded slowly. “We are talking about people who can evade the law by fooling scanners even if they killed a man a week ago. Unlike Miyake, these people are unlikely to be caught. How many men like Agawa are there?”

“The number is unknown and irrelevant, for I assure you that the system treats everyone equally. In any case, his crime coefficient is still high enough for you to push him to the limit."

"And you trust me to do that?”

"I think you are fully capable of the task,” Kasei gently shook her head in a casual remark.

“Well, I failed,” Yashiro sighed, taking a few steps to the side. “It’s possible that he is aware of when he is vulnerable to a dominator, and when he is not.”

Kasei leaned forward, her gray eyes fixed on the inspector, "In order to influence a crime coefficient, you must delve into the realm of psychological manipulation. Have you considered employing techniques from cognitive psychology, such as disrupting their comfort zone and challenging their cognitive biases? By altering their environment, introducing unexpected stimuli, or triggering cognitive dissonance, you can attempt to provoke a shift in their mindset and behavior."

She paused for a moment, her fingertips tapping against the armrest. "The mind can be both fragile and resilient. Find the cracks in their psychological armor, exploit their vulnerabilities, and guide their cognitive processes towards a new perspective. Break the patterns they have established, forcing them to confront the contradictions within their beliefs and actions. Through strategic psychological interventions, you may be able to disrupt their careful calculations and render them susceptible to justice."

Yashiro's eyes widened slightly and her brows furrowed. A wry smile tugged at the corner of her lips.

"Remind me not to be your patient," her voice laced with a hint of sarcasm, and her words tinged with incredulity.

Kasei's lips curved into a subtle smile, and her gaze met Yashiro's eyes. The silence in the room seemed to amplify the weight of the inspector's comment. Kasei's smile widened slightly, a faint glimmer of amusement shining in her eyes.

“If he were a paranoid schizophrenic, you could influence him to get him to hurt himself, if he hasn't already,” Kasei suggested, raising her gaze a bit.

“He doesn’t fit that profile,” Yashiro closed her eyes and shook her head gently. “Someone who is self-destructive, wouldn’t be as careful and methodical as him.”

“Unless he is careful about self-destruction. Are you self-destructive?”

Yashiro frowned and looked down for a moment, “Hiding his psycho pass could have been lethal. You make us believe that people like him are not dangerous. Two people from a division could have died today."

"They were lucky you made it in time," Kasei tilted her head a bit.

"Did you request Miyake’s transfer because of his psycho pass?"

“Motive is of no use to you in finding Agawa, especially now that he is dead. But his escape gave us a chance to get closer to him.”

“You knew,” Yashiro’s voice was almost a whisper, as she raised an eyebrow for a second.

“ It's double pleasure to deceive the deceiver, ” Kasei gently waved her right hand, elbow resting on the armrest, opening her palm.

Yashiro was not sure whether she was talking about Agawa or her.

“You wanted me to go after Miyake.”

“I was curious what you would do,” Kasei closed her eyes and stood up.

“Am I that predictable?” Yashiro sighed with a faint smile.

“Not in the slightest,” the chief walked past the desk. “As you know, the Sibyl System evaluates individuals' crime coefficients to determine their propensity for committing crimes. People with high crime coefficients are considered potential threats and are closely monitored or even apprehended. Therefore, the system aims to create a predictable and safe society by keeping individuals' emotions, thoughts and behavior under control. Psychology and behavioral sciences aim to understand and explain patterns and tendencies, but there are always exceptions and individual variations that can't be fully anticipated.

“Human behavior is multifaceted, and individuals have the capacity to make choices and act in unpredictable ways, challenging the notion of predictability. Agawa represents an exception, as his actions are driven by personal agency. While the majority of the population may exhibit predictable behavior due to the influence of the system, some are able to deviate from expected norms and disrupt the societal order. Their actions demonstrate that complete predictability of human behavior is not absolute, and that individuals can still make choices and act independently, even in a system designed to control and regulate them.”

“Black swans."

Kasei blinked and looked at her, silent for a couple of seconds until she responded, “Yes, that is correct. I am impressed.”

In psychology, black swans refer to highly improbable events or outliers that have significant impacts and are often unforeseen. The Sibyl System attempts to create a controlled and predictable society by monitoring and regulating individuals' psychological states. However, individuals like Agawa, who possess low crime coefficients despite engaging in criminal activities, can be seen as black swans within this system. They defy the expectations and predictions of the Sibyl System, as their true nature and intentions remain hidden and undetected.

The emergence of individuals like Agawa challenges the idea that the Sibyl System can completely predict and control human behavior. It highlights the limitations of relying solely on external measurements and indicators, such as crime coefficients, to understand the complexities of human psychology. Black swans represent the unpredictable and unexpected aspects of human nature that can disrupt the equilibrium of society and expose flaws in the system's attempts at control.

In essence, the presence of individuals like Agawa serves as a reminder that despite sophisticated systems of surveillance and control, human behavior and motivations can still defy expectations and give rise to unforeseen events and outcomes. It underscores the need to acknowledge the inherent complexity and unpredictability of human nature in psychological and sociological analyses.

Yashiro thought that the theory of reasoned action could be related in the context of understanding and predicting human behavior. People’s actions and decisions are influenced by their attitudes and subjective norms, which are shaped by the system.

In TRA, attitudes play a significant role in determining behavioral intentions. Similarly, individuals' attitudes towards the system and its principles can influence their behavioral intentions. People who strongly believe in the effectiveness and necessity of the Sibyl System may be more inclined to conform to its rules and regulations.

Subjective norms, which encompass social pressures and expectations, are also relevant in both TRA and current society. The subjective norms are heavily influenced by the Sibyl System. People may feel pressured to comply with the system's standards, and conform to societal expectations to maintain a favorable crime coefficient.

By applying that theory, one could analyze how attitudes and subjective norms shape people’s behavioral intentions and subsequent actions. It provides a framework to understand the psychological mechanisms underlying their decision-making processes and the role of social influences in their behavior within the context of the society governed by the Sibyl System. Yashiro frowned for a second and looked up, averting her thoughts. Kasei was watching her with a serious and serene face, as if aware of what she was thinking.

“Your interest in them justifies risking the life of an inspector and enforcer?” Yashiro asked in a soft voice.

“It justifies everything .”

Despite Yashiro's usual composed nature, her expression froze momentarily, and a flicker of disbelief passed through her eyes. It was as if time had stood still for a brief moment, registering the weight of Kasei's words and the implications they carried.

Her body tensed imperceptibly, her heartbeat momentarily quickened, and her breath caught slightly. However, Yashiro regained her composure, concealing her inner turmoil beneath a stoic facade. Her eyes, which had widened for a moment, narrowed back to their usual sharpness, reflecting a mix of determination and underlying skepticism.

Though she remained silent, her controlled reaction hinted at a profound conflict within her. The realization that Kasei, who represented the system she served, indirectly condoned heinous acts if they served Sibyl's interests, created a palpable tension in Yashiro's demeanor. She was not surprised by her words, but by the confidence with which she uttered them in front of her, revealing her true nature.

In that brief moment, a crack formed in the facade of Yashiro's unwavering stoicism, exposing a flicker of vulnerability that only a discerning observer would catch. It was a subtle yet profound reaction, showcasing the internal struggle between her dedication to her duty, and the growing realization that the system was an absolute entwined within the world she inhabited.

“How many have died because of Sibyl’s actions?”

“Such is the price of freedom,” Kasei responded with ease, standing in front of the desk.

Freedom for whom and at whose expense, Yashiro thought automatically. She smiled, lifting her head slightly, and then her expression darkened again. The weight of those words echoed in her mind. A surge of conflicting emotions washed over her, intermingling with her unwavering resolve. The notion that Sibyl's pursuit of security and order came at the cost of individual liberties struck a dissonant chord within her. It was a stark reminder that the boundaries of justice and morality had blurred within society.

Yashiro's icy facade faltered momentarily as her piercing gaze locked with Kasei's. Behind her impassive expression, a flicker of rebellion smoldered, questioning the inherent flaws of a system that deemed itself infallible. She contemplated the consequences of a world where sacrifices were made for the illusion of security. The irony was not lost on her—a system that claimed to protect its citizens by imposing its own brand of justice, yet concealed a dark underbelly of arbitrary judgments.

“You see, people don't like to think,” Kasei approached her slowly.

“I think it’s a basic rule,” Yashiro stepped aside, turned around and walked beside her to the black couches, sitting on the one opposite her with one leg over the other, and her hands clasped together on her thigh.

“Then you must know that the bigger their problems are, the less. However, since they still have a little dignity left, they always know they have to do it, and that gives them a sense of guilt. For that reason, they will follow and vote for whoever offers them a justification and the means not to do so, and makes a virtue out of what they know to be their defect. While in the beginning the Sibyl System did not cover all aspects of human life, public acceptance was not so much due to the reduction of the crime rate in the country, but to the conveniences it offered for people's private lives.”

“Just because the majority approves of it or it serves a seemingly noble cause doesn’t mean it’s good.”

“ Good is a matter of perspective, my dear,” Kasei waved her hand in a soft voice, crossing one leg over the other. "You don’t understand the concept of value. You can’t divorce value from the valuer. If something is good or bad you must answer two questions: good for whom and for what? Value does not exist in reality. Only individuals ascribe value to things.”

“Why are you telling me all of this?” Yashiro sighed, looking away.

“Because you can handle it. The way the others can't. They need Sibyl. You don’t. You never did. You’re beyond that. Do you know what that makes you? Either a singular friend or a Trojan horse.”

“Were there other inspectors or employees who found out about Agawa’s ability?”

“Some. We have already taken care of them.”

Yashiro met people within the bureau who doubted certain standard procedures, or even the system itself. Not only enforcers. Analysts, engineers and cybersecurity employees were mostly among them.

“The truth is, there are rumors that more and more people have been questioning the order of this society. Even CID personnel,” Kasei contemplated a column in the room behind the inspector and then looked at her. “Funny... isn’t it? You do something to the people around you. Which makes me think you are more than a profiler and inspector. They see you as a spiritual mentor.”

Yashiro’s lip twitched slightly for a second, “They shouldn't. That's not me.”

“And yet people are influenced by your words and actions. They look up to you to the point of mirroring your attitude. You know exactly what to say to point out their greatest virtues and flaws. It may not be intentional, but you draw people in. Much like Agawa Hajime.”

As Yashiro's body tensed, she pressed her lips together in a tight line, her eyes narrowing slightly. Without meeting Kasei's gaze, she subtly shifted her focus, as if trying to control her rising emotions. Kasei looked at her, a faint smile playing on her lips, relishing the effect her words had on Yashiro.

“You are not unlike this killer. Same hobbies, same worldview. I wouldn’t be surprised if you also possess similar talents and character traits. For years, no one had been able to predict his next moves so accurately. You have a unique ability to empathize with the psychology of killers, but sometimes you also share their beliefs and feelings, allowing you to understand their thought process and motives."

“Do you see me as the same as him? Is that why you’ve been helping me analyze him?”

“I am not helping you analyze Agawa,” Kasei looked her up and down for a moment. “I am analyzing your perception of him. It may help you better know yourself. Sometimes, people project onto others what they see as their flaws. Have you considered that the unwanted or unacceptable thoughts, feelings or traits you see in him might actually be reflections of your own?"

“Oh,” Yashiro leaned forward for a second and laughed softly, until she frowned and lowered her gaze. “Now that's interesting. Do I have a… psychopathic need to murder people? Am I that crazy?"

“Antisocial personality disorder is not considered a mental illness in the traditional sense of psychosis or dementia. While people with ASPD may exhibit behaviors considered immoral or socially unacceptable, they are not crazy in the sense of having a loss of contact with reality or significant cognitive impairment. They are generally aware of their actions and have the capacity to make rational decisions. Agawa is not crazy. And neither are you. Which is why I am entrusting you with his search and capture.”

“What do you want… with Agawa?”

“For now, concentrate on finding him. Do whatever is necessary to bring him in alive,” a subtle yet distinct smirk played upon Kasei’s lips. Her eyes bore an intense gaze, unwavering and piercing. A glimmer of satisfaction flickered, like a glint of hidden triumph, adding an enigmatic allure to her otherwise stern countenance. “Problem?”

“The Public Safety Bureau, and the Criminal Investigation Department in particular, are ill-equipped to apprehend such individuals. Our weapons and equipment rely heavily on synchronization with the system, rendering us ineffective against those who cannot be judged by it.”

“I acknowledge the limitations of our current resources and our inherent disadvantages. However, we must work with what we have and adapt accordingly. That’s what inspectors do … isn’t that right?”

“Don’t twist my words,” Yashiro turned her head to the side, giving her a sidelong glance. “The current structure limits our effectiveness in dealing with individuals like this. CID lacks comprehensive training and real-world experience compared to them. We are operating under unique constraints. And they know it. We should address our limitations, not sweep them under the rug.”

“And yet you recognize the importance of keeping them secret. That's the real reason you didn't tell Inspector Tsunemori and everyone else in the first place. Isn't it? We can’t risk compromising the integrity of Sibyl. Our priority remains protecting the system and maintaining societal order. If it were revealed that certain individuals cannot be judged by the system, it would likely create chaos, and cause people to lose faith in the system's ability to maintain order and justice. The revelation of such a flaw would challenge the fundamental principles and beliefs on which society is built.”

However, the extent of the impact on people's willingness to be guided by the system would depend on various factors, such as the availability of alternative solutions or ideologies, the level of dissatisfaction with the current system, and the resilience of the conformist tendencies within the society. While some individuals might question and resist the system, others might still choose to follow it due to a lack of alternatives or fear of the unknown. The consequences and reactions would likely be complex and vary among different individuals and groups within society.

“Which is why it must remain undisclosed until we find a better way to make it public to the country. We will decide when and if it’s possible to do so. Right now, it’s a risk we are not willing to take. No one but you should know about it at this time. In your previous work experience you must have understood the importance of protecting confidential and personal information, including customer information, to mitigate data breaches and illegal access to sensitive corporate information. You also know the legal consequences of such negligence.”

“I will not prioritize his capture over our team’s safety,” Yashiro looked straight at her.

“Maybe not, but I can find someone who will. Starting with Inspector Aoyanagi. I wonder how long her crime coefficient will hold up, after the incident," Kasei smirked, raising her hand. "Are you thinking about Inspector Tsunemori, perhaps? We will take care of her if necessary.”

“I won’t let you.”

“You won’t let me?”

“No.”

"Are you threatening me?" Kasei squinted her eyes, lowering her arm.

“I certainly hope so.”

Kasei's gaze lingered on the inspector, her expression betraying a mix of innocent curiosity and surprise. As head of the PSB, she held immense power, capable of making the inspector disappear if she so desired. However, the inspector's calm demeanor and unwavering tranquility in the face of this potential threat left Kasei intrigued and slightly taken aback.

“You are a natural leader. You are smart, discerning… passionate, fearless… forthright. But you should also weigh your own limitations,” Kasei’s voice went from gentle to strict as her eyes narrowed. Yashiro looked down and then to the side. “You are not reporting to Inspector Aoyanagi anymore. Given your newfound knowledge and understanding of the system, it appears that your role as an inspector will gradually shift to a closer alignment with Sibyl. While still maintaining your position as an inspector, you will eventually report directly to me with a different scope of operation.”

“So you can keep a better eye on me.”

“We always keep an eye on you. I just want to have you close enough in case you get the wrong idea to inform others of your discovery, and keep the proper distance from them.”

“But there is another reason,” guessed Yashiro.

"I have observed the impact of your behavior on the crime coefficients of your colleagues. While unintended, it’s a matter of concern, as it puts them at risk of becoming latent criminals. Normally, we would order a thorough evaluation to better understand the reasons behind your influence and determine whether it poses a real risk to the division. Depending on the severity of the situation, we would implement disciplinary measures, such as your reassignment to a less influential position, the intervention of a specialized therapist or even temporary suspension from your job as an inspector. The priority would be to prevent the behavior from spreading and becoming a threat to the system and the stability of the PSB.”

Yashiro lowered her gaze and furrowed her eyebrows. A subtle tension seemed to weigh on her shoulders, only for a moment.

“You have two alternatives. Either you tell them or you don't. I would prefer the latter.”

“Why?”

“You interest me," Kasei admitted slowly.

“Someday, they will start to see that pattern,” Yashiro remarked in a measured tone, looking into her eyes and then at her hands properly clasped together on her thigh.

“What pattern?” Kasei’s voice echoed.

“You interact closely with people who are prone to violence,” she replied. Kasei raised her face slightly, darkening it with her gaze fixed on the small gray table between them for several seconds, until she lifted it towards her, without looking into her eyes. “Under scrutiny, inspectors’ trust and perceptions of you may start to shake.”

She was fascinated by the human mind and studied people’s crime coefficients by understanding their vulnerabilities. Her knowledge of psychology and psychiatry enabled her not only to understand the inner workings of inspectors, but also to use that knowledge to manipulate them. It provided her with a unique position of power and control over others, allowing her to delve into their minds and exploit their weaknesses to suit her own interests. Yashiro frowned for a second, wondering if they were aligned with the Sibyl System. Kasei finally looked at her with a serious, unreadable expression.

“Tell me, Inspector Takahashi. Are your beliefs about me beginning to shake?”

(...)

#psycho pass #fanfiction #fanfic #kasei joushuu #kasei joshu

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thatoneartistinthecorner · 2 years ago

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For the JoJo ask game:

1. Favourite Part(s)? - Can be manga, anime or both

2. Fave art style?

3. Best JoJo?

4. Best JoBro or side protagonist?

5. Best minor characters?

6. Best villain / antagonist?

7. Favourite Stand design? Least favourite Stand design?

8. Stand you would like to have (or DON'T want to have)?

12. How were you introduced to JoJo?

13. Your favourite characters to write or draw?

14. Best anime opening and ending?

15. Best soundtrack?

16. Favourite ship(s)?

18. Funniest moment or fave meme?

20. Fave out-of-context or weird moment? (Especially to show non-fans)

21. Best music or art you've discovered through JoJo?

24. Random fun fact you know about JoJo

25. Random headcanon or opinion about character of your choice

26. Best animal or non-human character?

1.) My favorite part has to go to part 3 tbh. Also, part 6 is cool, I'm just not done with it quite yet.

2.) My favorite art style would probably be part 2 or part 4

3.) Best Jojo has to be either Josuke or Gappy. Thank one is kinda hard to think of lmao

4.) Okuyasu and Mikitaka 🫶🫶🫶 and Speedwagon... Duh. AND GYRO OFC 🥵

5.) Best minor characters are Rohan and Ghiaccio fr

6.) Best villains are Kars, DIO, Kira and Pucci

7.) My favorite stand design is FF, Jodio's and I also like The Hand and I LOVE the baby stand in part 3 and my least favorite is probably... Uhh.... I can't think of one atm

8.) I would like to have Hierophant Green

12.) Memes and @tonberry-yoda

13.) JoJo's characters are really hard for me to draw tbh, but if I had to pick one or more, I'd pick Rohan, Kira, Joshu and Jodio

14.) STONE OCEAN

15.) Do I need to say it again? Stone Ocean

16.) Bruno x Abbacchio, Johnathan x Elena, Johnny x Gyro, Joseph x Caesar, Gappy x Yasaho, DIO x Pucci

18.) Torture dance lmaooo

20.) Definitely the scene with Rohan and the spider

21.) @mikibagels is really good ❤️ I've found some really good art and fanfiction from JoJo's. Especially @tonberry-yoda 's fanfics 😊

24.) Uh.. I know that this would probably count as a headcannon, but when Jotaro shot to prove that Star Platinum exists, his hearing wouldn't be good in that ear.

25.) Joshu has asthma. Ong. Fr

26.) Iggy is my man. I also love FF

Thanks for asking 😊

#sorry this took so long to get to #i was busy #ask #thanks for asking! 😁

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glass-bottomed-ego · 1 year ago

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wow tysm @steinwayandhissons for tagging me!! <3

fav colour: pink always 🩷

currently reading: pride and prejudice (also does fanfiction count?)

last series: the white lotus 🪷

last song: lover, you should’ve come over by jeff buckley

last movie: barbie: a fairy secret (i was in the mood okay! and that movie is elite)

currently working on: playing crying lightning on the drums 🎶

i don’t know a lot of people in the fandom, but i’ll tag accounts that i really like: @yellowloid, @blacktrickle, @joshus-lobster, @drinkingbitterboy, @misskattylashes

^ only do it if u want ofc

9 people you want to get to know better !

i was tagged by @eowylesbian thank you dear 🥰

fav color: turquoise blue is my fave color, i also love teal and the gradient from blue to purple, i love wearing light blue jeans and white t-shirt, i have a lot of black clothes also bc black looks good with everything

currently reading: i used to read a lot but now its so hard for me to grab a new books, i only browse through the ones i know by heart, i think the last book i had in my hands was starfish by peter watts. but if i can recommend a book i strongly urge you to read the dog stars by peter heller!

last song: Ayron Jones - On Two Feet I Stand, i went through his whole discography the other day and i only want more

last series: waiting for the next ep of jujutsu kaisen 2, but the last finished series was whole 6 seasons of Mad Man

last movie: terminator 2 bc there was nothing else on netflix worth watching 🥲

currently working on: i would love to start doing gifs again, i have 17 drafts and no motivation and time

tagging (if u wanna ofc) :

@violetmoonlight

@arcticshadowturtles

@perfectly-clear-from-here

@awhitelightstill

@subtle-as-an-earthquake

@dollslikeyouandme

@ballad-of-what-could-have-been

@ineveryspaceandtime

@freakykeypad

and everyoneone else who wants to do this 💖

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theficblog · 2 years ago

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BRINGING HIM HOME

JOSHUA HONG

Prologue: Fear takes over you as you bring Joshua to meet your parents, but he say’s you’re taking gratuitous stress

Genre: Fluff + Established relationship AU

Wordcount: 1,016

Warnings: None

Today was going to be a big day. You've had this in your vision for a long time now and it couldn’t be refrained from. You were, however, excited about it at the same time. But the excitement was accompanied by fear, anxiety, and worry. Human emotions can never be easily caught and understood. You were sat in the car, paying zero attention to the otherwise lively streets of the city.

Your city, the place where you were born, raised, and probably conceived, too. You had missed it. The busy streets, the halting of the vehicles at the traffic signal, the people, the places, everything but you are back now, after what were originally supposed to be three years of receiving higher education in America. No, the pandemic treated you no differently. Life was paused, leading to being stuck in America for two more years.

Anyway, you were back. There was so much sentiment inside you right now, that you could never process them. The car stopped as the traffic lights turned red.

"Are you too emotional to talk right now? Baby, are you okay?" Questioned the man seated next to you. Joshua, your boyfriend.

"Shua, Yeah, It’s just, you know." You failed to put your thoughts into words.

"Is it because you’re too emotional that we’re here? Or are you afraid that I might screw it all up in front of your parents?" Four years of being together and this man knew you better than yourself. His coral black eyes teamed up with comforting and deep aura questioned once again.

Yes. You were afraid, not because Joshua would mess it up. It was only natural to feel that way. He was the first man you were bringing home, he had had innumerous zoom calls and texts with your parents whilst the two of you still being in America, they knew him and approved of him. The admiration was so intense that your boyfriend and parents were also mutuals on social media. Then, what was so special about this day? Someone who had to go through it could only understand.

Soon, you reach your home. For a moment, tears started forming in your eyes. They say there is no place on earth like home, and it could not be better understood by you. You missed it. Everything appeared to be so different yet still managed to be the same. The vibe welcomed you as you took steps further.

"Trust me, everything will go well. We just have to be ourselves right? They’re parents." Joshua affirmed. "I know they love you." You added to his affirmation. "Yes. More than they love you." He teased, and his lips turned into a smirk. On normal days, you would hit him playfully, but the timing didn't allow you to do so this time. You could not ruin his appearance, no, not right now.

It was as if you were lost again, admiring your boyfriend. He was dressed in a pastel blue button-up that complemented his light brown pants. The sleeves were rolled up to his elbow, almost naturally out of habit. His alluring eyes, black-brown hair combed back, and the long flicks falling onto his forehead from the sides of it. Joshua looked perfect.

You shook your head, returning back to the time and place as you now rang the doorbell. Taking few quick breaths to ease your tensed body.

You were greeted by your parents, and you instantly leaped up and went on to engulf them in a hug. There was nothing more special than this, everything felt at place, you felt as if nothing from the outside could affect you anymore. Parents, were just some really special set of human beings. Although you talked to them almost every day during your time overseas, meeting someone in the flesh was a whole different matter. You lost count of time but surely it wasn’t any less than a good ten minutes.

"Alright, alright! My turn?" Joshua commented so as to ease the emotional environment. He made you laugh, even when you had tears rolling down.

The family now sat in the living room. Your boyfriend was completely lost in chit chatting with your family, as they went through your childhood photo albums. Everybody seemed to accept him at an instant. It felt like it was him who was this family’s child.

"Noooo Y/N, you were so cute as a baby! Look at you in this pumpkin outfit. When is this from?" He kept on inquiring and commenting while you just sat there, adoring him. Honestly he was the type that anyone could take home and get approved of. You were lucky to find a man like Joshua. He was understanding of your complex emotions, tolerated your deadly mood swings and unbearable shower concerts. He was more than that, of course. He befriended all you family and aunts and uncles and even cousins. Easy going and laid back, he was amiable. His charm could never be resisted.

"I promise that I’ll love you for the rest of my life."

Men like Joshua Hong were rare to find and, if found, were not supposed to be taken for granted.

The gathering soon ended after dinner, and there was more talking and sharing of old family anecdotes. You were the main theme today, though. It felt gratifying.

You were now in your balcony, alone with Joshua. Everyone in the house would have gone to bed by this time. You felt so at ease as his arms wrapped around you. He lifted and twirled you lightly, resulting in blood flowing to your cheeks, making them now appear red.

"Hmm, told you everything would turn out well. You were stressing over nothing" Joshua soothed.

"I was never stressed about it in the first place. I know what my taste in men is like. How could anyone not like you, Shua?" You defended yourself, teasing him.

"Ahhh, really?" He questioned sarcastically. A little roar of laughter now filled the air as he tickled you by the waist.

Well, yep, he was right. Everything would go well.

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mitch-the-simp · 3 years ago

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Joshu Higashikata x Shy! AFAB S/O

~NSFW // SFW Headcanons ~

~SFW~

He's gonna give you nicknames that related to how you look. Cute ones! Even before you two start dating.

If your hair is brown, he'll call you just little chocolate. Your hair is blonde, he'll call you his little vanilla ice cream.

He'll insist on paying for dates, but if you refuse and say you'll pay, he won't argue with you. He's greedy and will not miss an opportunity to not spend his money.

Will introduce you to his family the second he starts liking you. He'll tell Norisuke about how beautiful you are. Probably totally he point where he thinks you two are dating way before he even asks you out.

First kiss would be very abrupt. It's a normal day of you just following him around and him feeling all high and mighty because a cute girl is with him. He might have gotten flirty, or a bit too touchy. Then he puts his arm around your shoulder and in a spurt of confidence, you kiss his cheek.

He would go nuts! He'd smile to himself then take you into a deep kiss. Then hold you close. Then he holds your face and after kissing you, he starts crying because of how lucky he is. You comfort him and he makes you promise you're not gonna tell anyone.

He's a bit of a yandere, but not too obsessive. He gets jealous easily and will not hesitate to tell any guy he sees as a threat to fuck off.

You're always invited to family events, like holidays, parties and vacations (he begs Norisuke to pay for you, and of course, since he finds you make Joshu happy, he happily accepts).

While dating you he's a bit of a brat. He begs you for kisses and hugs in front of others, even his family, and you feel inclined to do so.

He eventually convinces you to spend the night with him in his little garage room (lol he has no room of his own). And the days you do, he insists in you two cuddling all night. But only the first three nights. Somehow, he gets the hint that you're not ready to go that far. But when he sees you more comfortable you two make out and then go back to cuddling.

~NSFW~

One day, though, it goes a bit beyond making out and you two start getting handsy.

He pins you down and starts massaging your breasts. Then starts taking off your clothes.

He sorta loses his mind when he's horny, so the first thing that comes to mind is pleasing himself. So he pushes your head onto his dick and makes you blow him at his own pace. He gets really rough, basically using you for his own pleasure.

Of course, you don't mind that much. So you try to act like a good bottom for him

After the blowjob, he instantly prepares you. He flips you over on your knees and licks your pussy a bit then, with no warning, starts to pound you senseless.

He likes to smack your ass, as well as pull your hair.

He sometimes flips you over to suck on your nipples while he just drills you to the bed.

He at least asks if he can cum inside.

If you say yes, he goes even faster and just gets off on the thought of filling you up with his cum. And then fills you up with a cute little face that looks like an exited puppy.

He pays for your morning-after pill. He doesn't want to knock you up (yet).

If you say no, he wines, but nonetheless rides it off on your thigh. Cumming on your stomach and breasts. Then he hands you a towel for you to clean yourself. You'd have to ask him for your pleasure too, he tends to forget it's not just him. So when he does cum, you just whine and he'll suck on your clit until you cum too.

He also likes to finger you in public.

Sometimes during dinner with his family, or while in the movie theater. He likes to have you under his thumb.

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT GUYS!

Requests are always open! Feel free to ask for anything!

One shots, HC, scenarios, song fics.

YOU NAME IT! <3

Love,

~Mitch

#joshu higashikata x reader #jjba #jjba x reader #fanfiction #jojo no kimyō na bōken #jojos bizzare adventure x reader #jjba part 8 #jjba headcanons

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shinkanefanatic · 7 years ago

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One Last Time Ch 2, a Shinkane (Psycho Pass fic)

Read chapter 1 here:

Chapter 2: One Last Time

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"Sorry, Inspector. Looks like I won't be keeping my promise again."

"Kou...gami..."

Akane's entire vision was warped beyond repair, the horrifying scene before her filling up every one of her senses. Her mind tried desperately to process what had just happened, but no matter how much she tried to get her brain around it, the Inspector could barely fathom the events that had just transpired.

One moment Kougami was right there, touching her, pushing her out of the way and speaking to her as she saw his smiling face fade away. The next minute, the only thing Akane could see was a literal rain of crimson and broken flesh. Some of the sticky red liquid had covered her face and torso- the disgusting scent of it burning her nose painfully.

She gave little thought to her body's negative reaction to the smell or sight before her though. All she cared about was one thing that she desperately needed an answer for: what in the hell had just happened and why?

Akane's eyes were blank and empty, unsure of anything. Her ears continued ringing loudly, the sound of the dominator firing off still pounding away at her eardrums, making it difficult to hear anything. Unknown to the young detective, a frantic Ginoza was shouting at her as he steadfastly approached her, meanwhile Kasei cackled amusingly in the background.

After a few seconds, the ringing sound finally dimmed down inside Akane's head, giving her some form of hearing back. When Gino's voice finally reached her, Akane tried to turn around towards him. However, instead of meeting the sight of Ginoza, the shadow of a different person suddenly loomed right in front of her gaze. A female in a suit with dark brown hair tied back in a scrunchy stood before her- wearing a look as heartless as the devil himself upon her freckled face. Akane glanced from the other Inspector's familiar face than turned her gaze to the dominator in the woman's hand, noticing it was set on lethal eliminator mode.

It took a moment before the short-haired female's brain put the pieces together. From the gun, Akane turned her eyes back to the spot soaked in an ocean of blood and bone. Suddenly, everything clicked.

"Why..."Akane mumbled, her sight locked onto the matter that had once been Kougami Shinya.

Her teeth clenched together tightly as she choked on a giant lump that had formed in the center of her throat. Akane's eyes shook wildly in her sockets, her face flushing red in fury. Without warning, the brunette jumped up and took hold of the other Inspector's collar as hard as she could.

"WHY DID YOU SHOOT?!" Akane was more furious than she ever had been before. More than when Makishima had murdered her best friend right in front of her. More so than when Sibyl had revealed the truth of the system to her. Even more than when she was handed her grandmother's ear in a box during the Kamui case. Her blood literally felt as if it were boiling; her insides on fire as her heart felt like exploding at any moment. Akane began shaking the person she held onto violently, her very soul feeling nothing but a intensely burning hatred as she locked eyes with the Inspector, "Tell me why...Shimotsuki!"

Ginoza could do nothing but watch as he stood a few feet away from the two, his face paler than a ghost's and despair making up his entire face. Like Akane, he could hardly believe what had just happened. For a minute he thought Akane was escorting Kougami to the vehicle to transport him back for interrogation. A moment later he saw Akane being pushed to the ground, followed by the sound of a dominator screaming out Just as the Enforcer had made his way over to get a clear view of the situation, only one thing caught his eye before he felt his mind go blank. Kougami's body, expanding, twisting around violently before exploding in all directions, his flesh ripping apart allowing blood and organs to fly out and onto the pavement near where Tsunemori laid.

Now there he stood, having flashbacks to the last time he had seen Akane become this angry, only this time, it was far worst. He could tell by Akane being hardly able to catch her breath , possibly hyperventilating after witnessing such a thing. Ginoza hated to admit it, but he was well aware of how much Kougami meant to her. Now, the worst possible thing had happened. What should he do? Was there really any way to comfort Tsunemori at this point? Would there be any way to calm her? Hell, even he wanted to go over and shout at Shimotsuki Mika. But more than that...

Ginoza turned his gaze upon a smiling Kasei.

More than anything, he wanted to demand answers from the very woman who had sworn to allow Kougami's escort back to the PSB.

"Why,why,whywhywhywhy-" Akane continued to shake Inspector Shimotsuki as hard as she could. All the while, Kougami's face flashed over and over like a movie in her mind. When Mika didn't supply an answer after five minutes of endless shaking, Akane tore her hands away from her and spun around. The 26 year old stumbled back and forth, caught between trying to regain the ability to breath and to scream out as hard as she could. Her mind swirled around like a vortex inside her head, her pupils insanely dilated.

Ginoza became unable to bear the sight any longer and began stepping carefully towards the distressed woman, unsure of what to do. All the Enforcer could think of was to try and call out to her. Hopefully then she'd be brought back to realty enough to take at least a breath.

"A-Akane...hey."

However, Ginoza's efforts had the opposite desired effect.

Instead of responding to him, Akane seemed to fly even deeper into her panic episode. She grabbed her head and stumbled further towards Kougami's remains. Once her shoes were stepping in the pool of blood, the Inspector fell to her knees and began shouting again,

"He broke it...he broke it again. Kougami promised-" In chocolate orbs reflected the images of flesh, eye balls, and organs all souped together. Her stomach churned violently but she didn't throw up. Instead, the screaming continued. Soon, Akane's cries were so wild, they were completely inaudible to everyone around her.

Akane's reaction felt like an iron fist had stuck straight into Ginoza's gut. The man shook in his boots as he watched the woman he cared deeply for fall completely into the worst state imaginable.

Suddenly, Mika broke her silence. What she said instantly made Nobuchika become seething with fury.

"Oh, would you stop with the drama, Inspector? You need to grow up!"

Gino's teeth pressed together as his brows furrowed together. His bright green spheres burned brightly.

Mika walked towards Akane who was doubled over, her face nearly sinking right in the blood she lay in. The younger Inspector clicked her tongue in absolute disgust and shook her head as if completely appalled at the sight,

"My god, and you call yourself a detective? He was just a pile of trash threatening our society. The Chief already told you- that Kougami Shinya would be erased tonight. What else did you expect?"

Akane didn't respond and continued to wallow in misery as she began gripping at parts of Kougami's clothing that had somehow survived the annihilation.

Mika grunted loudly and turned away. She couldn't stand to look at her senpai anymore. It was so completely pathetic. However a pathetic excuse of a woman like Akane had made it to Inspector status remained a complete mystery to Mika, even now.

It was at that moment Gino's temper finally rose to the surface. Of all the things Mika had said to Akane over the years, this took the cake. He could no longer sit idly by and allow this.

"With all due respector, Inspector...!" Ginoza growled at he approached her, ready to give her hell.

Mika showed no interest and simply shot him a glare back, "Enforcers have no right to speak before Inspectors tell them too, Ginoza. So shut up and stay out of it."

As the Inspector and Enforcer went at it, Akane tuned out the yelling and was left alone feeling not misery or despair anymore, but emptiness instead. Tsunemori sat there, her eyes completely devoid of any life or emotion as she stared down at the bloody box of spinels she had found among Kougami's remains. She gently traced the corner of the damaged box with the tip of her finger. As she did so, Akane spoke quietly to herself,

"I...should try lighting one...if I do, he'll show up..." Akane gripped the box tightly and held it to her chest, "Kougami will show up...just like always..."

Akane decided to do just that and dug around in the pocket of her skirt for a lighter she often kept with her for such an occasion. After pulling it out, she removed one of the cigarettes from the box and proceeded to try and light it. She kept flicking the lighter again and again, waiting for the smoking stick to light. In the empty void that were her eyes the sparks from the lighter flew one after the other. Eventually, it finally worked and the cigarette lit. The familiar scent emitted the air around her, pleasing her senses.

The smell traveled over to Mika and Gino. The moment the two smelled the cigarette, both stopped with their banter and turned to Akane. Mika spouted some angry nonsense about the action, while Ginoza frowned deeply as he watched Akane stare at the spinel in her hand quietly.

"...Hey...Tsunemo-" Gino tried to place a hand on Akane's shoulder but froze when he saw her suddenly turn back towards him.

"Ginoza," The Inspector's eyes carefully darted from Gino to the empty areas around him, almost as if she were searching for something. When she didn't find it, Akane forced herself up, took hold of Gino's jacket and looked up at him with her desolate eyes, "...He's not coming."

"...?" The Enforcer's brows creased in concern. He reached down and gently gripped Akane's hand with his prosthetic, "What do you...?"

"Kougami...he's not showing up. But he always shows up when I light one." Akane held up the cigarette and tilted her head slightly. Her voice was as monotone as could be as she spoke, "...Do you know...where he is, Ginoza?"

Nobuchika's eyes widened slowly. He tried to call out to her again but felt his voice catch in his tightening throat. The 34 year old was forced to swallow as he let her continue.

"Did he get away again? I had my eyes right on him, so I don't understand..."

Gino's eyes trembled painfully as his grip on her hand grew, "Akane..."

"Why won't he come..." Akane's face fell, her bangs covering her eyes. The cigarette that was held between her two fingers dropped to the ground and into the blood at her feet, "I don't understand...he always..."

Akane's hand slipped out of Ginoza's as she dropped back to her knees. Gino fell down with her this time, worried beyond belief for her.

"Akane, please..."

However, it now seemed that said woman was once again deaf to anything else around her. She continued to ask for Kougami over and over as Gino tried to gently snap her out of it.

Mika stood there, arms crossed, looking fed up with the situation. She let out a large sight and turned back to Kasei who was now standing with the rest of division 1 that had been called back from their posts. Like Ginoza, each member of division 1 looked completely disturbed by the events. Yayoi especially, considering she had known Akane, Kougami, and Ginoza the longest. It was unusual to see Yayoi with anything but a poker face on but at the moment, her face was clearly beyond upset. Mika felt one little pang of guilt at the sight of the woman she actually cared for but put it out of her mind the moment it surfaced. Ignoring it, she made her way back to the Chief to ask for further orders.

Kasei patted Shimotsuki on the shoulder and mumbled a "Good work, Inspector." before walking over to Akane and Gino.

When he sensed her presence looming over them, the Enforcer decided it was time for answers. Gino removed his hands from Akane and stood up. He turned to Kasei, took a deep breath and braced himself as he spoke out strongly,

"Why...did you go back on your word, Chief? Please explain your actions here tonight."

Kasei raised a brow curiously at the hound dog's question, "My word? I don't know what you mean, Enforcer Ginoza."

It took all the man had now to plow his fist into the old woman's face. Gino breathed deeply, "You had specifically ordered we in division 1 to assist with arresting the fugitive Kougami Shinya. I believe you even told Tsunemori you'd agree to allow her arrest him. So, I ask again, why? Why did you allow Inspector Shimotsuki to kill him?"

The MWPSB boss kept to herself for what seemed like the longest time; when finally, her lips curled up into a disturbing smirk, "I see there was a misunderstanding here, Enforcer, so I shall- No, I will allow the Inspector to clear up any questions on this case." Kasei turned to Mika who quickly followed over.

Mika nodded and locked eyes with the latent criminal in front of her, "You seem to think the Chief ordered you all here to help arrest that man. That, is a mistake on your part, Enforcer."

Gino clenched his teeth together furiously, "Then why the hell did we come here, Inspector?"

"What you all came here for tonight was to fulfill one thing- To make sure Kougami Shinya didn't leave this place alive."

Akane's body could barely been seen jolting in the background.

Out of no where, Yayoi jumped in, hoping Mika would give a better explanation to her at least, "Wait, that wasn't what our orders were." The black haired woman looked towards Kasei and then to Gino, "We were all there. The Chief's orders were 'Surround the area where Kougami Shinya was spotted and await his arrest.' You told us we would only kill him if he tried to resist."

"That..." Mika trailed off as she turned away, unable to look Yayoi in the eye, "...Look, only Inspectors were privy to the entire truth of this case. We needed the Enforcers to come along in case things got...ugly. That's all."

Yayoi and Gino along with Hinakawa and Sugo standing beside them all fell silent. For a moment all that could be heard between the group was the low rumbling of the wind. The next moment, a deep laugh began to sound. Everybody turned to Ginoza who was holding his face in his hand,

"I see...I see now. Fine then," Gino's laughter slowed down, his face still hiding his face as he addressed Kasei again, "I have just one more question, Chief."

Kasei's grin had blown away with the wind, "...Go ahead."

Nobuchika's hand slowly moved away, revealing a frightening scowl that was enough to make Mika jump in her shoes, "Why the hell did you lie to Tsunemori then? What was the point?"

"It was a test." Kasei's grin returned.

"A...test?" Sugo questioned.

"What...? What sort of...test?" Hinakawa mumbled anxiously.

Kasei turned her attention back towards Akane who still sat on the ground, her hunched over back the only thing facing them. The old woman began taking steps towards the young detective. With each movement, the Chief explained,

"Over the several years as an Inspector, Tsunemori Akane's hue has never once hit critical levels. Over the MWPSB's course, I've noticed it common that with time, many Inspector's minds start to become...warped, after a certain period of time. It happens more often then not, you see." Kasei now stood right behind Akane. She pulled her dominator back out and aimed it right at the back of the woman's head, acting as if she were going to fire it again, "...However, there is an exception to this commonality."

Gino neared jumped out of his skin at the sight of Kasei's hand on the dominator's trigger as she held it nearly against Akane's head. Before the tall male could object, his boss' explanation continued,

"Inspector Tsunemori here is that very exception. This was the final test, to see if my theory was truly correct. And as luck would have it..." Kasei's eyes glowed a bright turquoise as Sibyl scanned over Akane's hue. Once the results displayed themselves on the holographic screen, mad laughter echoed once again among the group. This time, it's source being Kasei.

"I always knew it would turn out this way." Kasei continued to chuckle to herself, leaving not only the Enforcers at a loss, but Mika as well.

Shimotsuki was somehow afraid to address the Chief but gathered the courage to do so anyways. She inched a little more towards Kasei, trying to get a glimpse at her face, "Um...Chief?"

Between her cackles, Kasei seemed to mumble to herself. All the while, Akane didn't move one inch from where she was sprawled.

"Even after watching Kougami Shinya, the man you valued more than anyone else, die from before your eyes..."

Akane began to turn towards Kasei. As she did, the old woman's grin widened until her face was practically twitching from the excitement.

"Your psycho pass, it's..."

The moment the rest of division 1 saw the look painted upon Tsunemori's face, each one of the hell caught a horrifying chill down to their very bones. Kasei practically cried out insanely,

"Her psycho pass is as clear and pure as ever! Completely clean! So clean, it's disturbing!"

As Kasei's maddening laughs went on, Gino could barely believe what he was baring witness to. He had always known Akane's mind was one of the strongest he'd ever come across. It shouldn't have seemed so unusual now. Although...the fact that her crime coefficient was an actual 0, his thoughts were only reminded of one thing. Makishima Shogo.

Kougami had been murdered, violently, suddenly, right in front of her. It was Akane's worst fear come true. She had even broke down and screamed, freaked out. Despite that, her hue seemed to have, if anything...relaxed. It didn't just not increase. It wasn't simply a matter of her hue not changing at all. No, it had actually gone DOWN. An action that only happened when people became relaxed or...in the rare case that they were unable to be judged properly by Sibyl. The only times Gino had seen such a thing was with Makishima Shogo and Kozaburo Toma. Both were criminals the PSB were left unable to judge.

One thought ran through Nobu's mind right then.

Why is Tsunemori...like them...?

Akane didn't react to any of Kasei's laughing or the concerned looks of her coworkers. She simply watched back at them, her face as blank as a sheet of paper. No tears ran down her cheeks. There wasn't any sign of her crying at all actually, despite her earlier wails and anger. In the brunette's eyes were a reflection of her hue, clear as could be.

"I always knew you were like us." Kasei whispered, careful not to let the others behind her hear. The Chief then extended her hand towards the Inspector, "I think it's time you've stopped putting it off, don't you, Akane."

Akane silently reached out and took the hand held out to her. She was pulled up and stood there, almost mechanically like.

"Come now," Kasei placed her other hand on Akane's shoulder and gripped it firmly. Her lips fell down towards Akane's ear, "You've always mentioned your desire to protect this society and its people. I know you were against it before, but Inspector, you must realize by now that joining Sibyl is the best thing for you. As well as Japan. So, what do you say?"

Akane said nothing. Her heart felt as empty as an eternal abyss. There was nothing in the world that mattered to her anymore. The Inspector felt only one thing as she nodded her head at Kasei without any reluctance- and that was exhausted. She just felt, so damn tired.

Kasei grinned triumphantly, "Wonderful. You have no other attachments after all, right?"

Akane glanced over her shoulder at the remains one last time. At that, the girl barely managed a mere, "No."

While it was true Akane still had her parents, Kaori, and her friends left in her division there for her, it never once crossed the detective's mind. Not even once. The exhaustion she felt, halted all of her senses and thoughts. All she wanted was to go to sleep. For a long, long time.

"Well then, shall we go?" Kasei turned to Mika and ordered her to escort the rest of the division back to the PSB. Meanwhile, Kasei and Akane climbed into the escort vehicle after having a nearby police drone clean up Kougami's body, or what was left of it.

As Akane got into the car, Gino began desperately asking Shimotsuki questions. What was happening now? Why? Where was Tsunemori being taken, and for how long? Anxiety swirled around the center of the male's chest as bad feelings took over every fiber of his being. In his mind, he saw his old self- the version of himself who still wore glasses and held the scowling demeanor.

His old self adjusted his glasses and shot a glare at him, "What are you doing? The Chief's word is absolute, so don't you dare try to interfere. Just stay back beside your master, like the hunting dog you are."

Meanwhile, another reflection of Gino appeared before him, but this time it was that of the current time. His expression was filled with sorrow and fear, "Don't let the Inspector leave! If you do, Tsunemori will...!"

The two versions of Gino internally fought back and forth before finally, the Enforcer took hold of Mika's arm.

The woman nearly flew out of her skin at the feeling of being touched by a man, and a latent criminal at that. She wrinkled her nose up in disgust, "Would you give it up already! I told you, the Chief is taking Tsunemori somewhere only Inspectors are allowed to know about. Hunting dogs have no need to know so just shut up!"

"I can't just shut up and obey orders this time, dammit!" Gino's voice shrieked out loudly, startling both Mika and the rest of division 1. The Enforcer began to tremble all over again, all of his emotions slipping out at once. His grip on the Inspector's wrist strengthened as he peered up her between his fallen pitch black bangs, "I can't explain why I feel this way, but I know...I know if Tsunemori leaves here tonight with the Chief-"

It would be just like Kougami.

Tsunemori Akane, as he knew it, would vanish from existence.

Tears began welling up in the corners of Ginoza's eyes as he flashed back between the loss of his father and best friend. He brought a hand over his face, his face paling disturbingly white as his cheeks became wet, "I can't...Not again."

Mika just looked at the Enforcer like he had completely lost what little was left of his mind. She reached behind her and took hold of her dominator that had been resting in its holster under her coat.

Ginoza's hand covered his eyes as he stood there, utterly lost at what to do. Like Akane, he too had lost many loved ones over the years. Nobuchika couldn't take it anymore. Not again. He may have not been able to save Sasayama Mitsuru. His father Masaoka Tomomi. Or Aoyanagi Rika. Not even Kougami Shinya. If he let Akane go too...

"...I won't be able to forgive myself." Gino hiccuped as she grabbed Mika by both of her shoulders. The woman let out a shriek and shouted at the other Enforcers to get their dominators and aim at Ginoza. When they didn't, Mika began to panic. Gino paid no mind to this and pleaded, "Please, Shimotsuki! You're the only one with the power to stop the Chief! Tsunemori can't go, do you hear me?!"

Mika slithered her way out of the man's grasp and jumped back. She pulled out her dominator and pointed it right at Gino, causing it to instantly go into lethal eliminator mode again. The Enforcer continued to plead his case but it mattered not.

Ginoza was frozen silent when he heard the transport vehicle start up. As the car drove off, the 34 year old began to chase after it, as fast as his long legs could carry him. However, as the car rushed past him and just before his foot hit the road's pavement, he heard Mika shout at him,

"Make one more move, Enforcer Ginoza, and you'll be a pile of mush on the sidewalk just like your fugitive friend!"

Gino instantly stopped but breathed hard and fast, his entire being screaming out at the world to let him give chase after Tsunemori.

Mika looked behind herself at Yayoi, "Kunizuki, would you please handcuff him?"

Yayoi couldn't agree to or deny the orders given to her. Instead she walked over to Gino and patted his shoulder very gently.

"...I don't think...there's much we can do at this point."

Gino looked at Yayoi with a look of utter despair. He fell to his knees and continued to cry out the same thing over and over- Akane's name filling up the streets of nighttime Japan.

One thing plagued the emotional hunting dog as he doubled over, screaming out. Ginoza Nobuchika knew, that like with his best friend Kougami, he would never see Tsunemori Akane again.

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Akane laid upon a cold table; the only thing covering her was a thin white sheet surrounding her bare body. An IV was hooked up to her arm while she awaited for Kasei's return. Only a few more minutes would Tsunemori be existing inside of her body before her consciousness was stripped away from it and joined the rest of the brains inhabiting Sibyl's core.

As the Inspector laid there, Akane thought over the last few years. She thought about her first night as a detective, and how foolish she used to be. She remembered the night she lost Yuki, and meeting Makishima for the first time. The dominator failing her when she needed it most, and afterwards, talking with Kougami about it in the hospital. Soon after, he left and she chased after him to stop him, but her efforts were simply wasted. Everything Akane had been through up to that moment, there was only one word the young woman could use to describe it all:

Pointless.

The doors to the secluded room opened and in stepped Kasei who appeared to be wearing a medical cap, mask, and shirt. The Chief approached the table and prepared to send Akane under for the procedure.

"Are you ready, Tsunemori? You're about to go from a measly Inspector to assisting in Sibyl's rule over this very country and its people. Quite the promotion, I'd say. You should be thrilled."

Akane still didn't respond. She had decided to remain unmoving, unfeeling like a broken doll until it was over.

Kasei snorted with amusement and placed a mask on Akane's face. The old woman hit a button, supplying the mask with a large amount of a sleeping drug. As it filled the detective's body, Akane felt her consciousness begin to waver back and forth between realty and sleep. While Akane's mind began to shut down, Kasei told her not to worry and promised that her brain would be safely transported over in a matter of mere hours.

Akane felt her eyelids drooping more and more. Just as she was about to allow them to close for the last time, something out of the corner of her eye caught her attention. At first, she planned to ignore it but then, a familiar voice echoed right beside her. Akane felt a jolt and shot her eyes open. Her heart sunk at the unbelievable being standing right next to the bed.

Unknown to Kasei, there beside Akane was the broad figure of Kougami, all still in one piece. Akane tried to call out to him but the task soon revealed itself to be impossible with the mask on. Instead, the Inspector tried to reach out with all the strength she had left, but that too, proved impossible. The anesthesia had numbed her body from the neck down.

The only thing Akane could do was stare back at his figure while she flashbacked to the night's previous events.

Suddenly, large tears filled her eyes as regret overcame Tsunemori. She desperately wanted to apologize. She wanted to run to him, to throw her arms around him and hold on tight.

Though unable to voice her thoughts, Akane fought through the drugs and began mouthing to the hallucination at her side,

"Kougami...Kougami..." Tears fell streamed down her face, emotion finally returning to the grieving Akane, "I'm sorry...I'm sorry I couldn't..." Akane caught a hiccup and pleaded out in her mind more, "Don't go...please...don't leave again...I'll do anything, so please..."

Shinya's voice echoed back at her in response. Akane's eyes widened as he seemed to lean in closer to her. His hand grasped hers tenderly. The hallucination's arm brought her hand up to his imaginary lips, placing a kiss against the top of her hand.

Tsunemori's tears fell harder when she saw a warm, loving smile from Kougami peering back at her.

Not again. Not that damn smile again. The very same one that belonged only to her. The one that never failed to make Akane feel safe, and put her mind truly at ease when things would become too hard to handle alone.

Without realizing it, Akane returned the grasp and held on as tight as she could. Uncontrollable sobs began to slow down and fade as her consciousness took its last few breathes, so to speak. Only one thought crossed Akane's mind as she fell further towards a deep slumber.

I wish...I could have held his hand like this...just once...

The last few tears fell as Akane's eyes finally closed. As they did, she saw Kougami's lips form a sentence before her vision disappeared.

At that moment, Akane fell completely unconscious. Oddly enough, a small smile had found its way onto her face as the Inspector's soul faded away into the darkness of her subconscious- all the while, Kougami's words filling her up like the sweetest melody she'd ever heard.

"You did well...Akane."

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Author's comments: End of chapter 2! Only one more chapter to go. That one might take a while, but I'll try to get it up ASAP. I apologize again for any misspellings, bad punctuation, and OOCness.

PLEASE leave a review so I know what you guys thought! Please, please, please

#psycho pass #shinkane #shinya kougami #akane tsunemori #ginoza nobuchika #kasei joshu #mika shimotsuki #yayoi kunizuka #fanfiction #otp #anime

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queerlydumb · 4 years ago

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So I'm kinda sad at the lack of Gappy (Josuke 8) fanfictions so Ig my dumbass is gonna attempt one??? I've read a bit of part 8 so I don't know a lot. I'm gonna try tho. So here's some head cannons for him ig

These are kinda rush as I wanna sleep. I've never done a thing for JoJo's Bizzare Adventure because I've been too scared too. These are just general head cannons from what I've read/seen of Josuke 8 so I apologise if something doesn't make sense or is kinda totally wrong

Might contain spoilers for part 8???

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- so it begins

- I believe Gappy has a lisp, mainly because from what I've read/seen he has gapped teeth

- in my experience with gapped teeth because I use to have gapped teeth, I had a minor lisp that got worse the longer the sentence/word

- Gappy most likely has a bipolar disorder and maybe an identity/personality disorder

- I deeply think he has at least one of those(mainly the bipolar disorder idea). It would make sense because he is technically two people in one. I'm probably wrong about that

-i also wanna bring up the thing about sleeping under the mattress

- he probably does it as a coping mechanism or maybe he's just fucking with Joshu I think that's that half bald hair creepy dude's name

- the French fry song

- I--

- he fucking loves fries, I refuse to believe he doesn't

-you don't sing about a food you don't fucking like

- unless your singing about a food you hate

-i don't really have a head cannon on sexuality

- I could see him as a Pansexual or bisexual maybe

- Gappy probably doesn't really have a concept of sexuality and probably doesn't really care about such???

- I can't really think of alot of stuff for him rn for some reason???

-head empty??

-no thoughts????

#josuke 8 #gappy higashikata #gappy jjba #jojo gappy #jjba headcanons #jojo's bizarre adventure #jojo no kimyō na bōken #jojo's+bizarre+adventure+x+reader #jojo x reader #gappy x reader

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em44owls · 8 years ago

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Joshler Fic

I Think I Lost My Halo- “When the boys end up lab partners at the start of last semester, Tyler finds a new good little Christian boy to lead astray, and Josh finds new reasons to feel guilty. But if it's so wrong, then how can being with Tyler feel so right?” (96041 words) 18/18

Isle of Flightless Birds- “It wasn't a soulbond. It couldn't be. Because they hadn't met. But this boy in Josh's dreams with the hazel eyes almost black with fear felt more real than the chair Josh was sitting on. And the pain in his wrist felt as if there should be healing lines. And the emotions washing over him didn't always fit. (75837 words) 15/15

My Treehouse Is On Fire- “Tyler's apartment complex gets evacuated at 3am because of a fire and he ends up talking to some pink haired guy wearing a hoodie and boxers.” (61372 words) 43/43

Million dollar man- “josh just needs a good story to keep his less than thriving journalist job, and tyler probably has enough dirty laundry to break the news.” (56278 words)

We're Young, We're Dumb, and We Don't Care- “In which Tyler leaves home for his reasons, and meets Josh who left school for his own” (49099 words) 48/48

Tyler and Josh vs. The World.- “An angel and a devil in a suburban Ohio high school. What could go wrong?” (48748 words) 58/58

falling for you, literally, three times- "I don't wanna be responsible for getting you into trouble." "Ah, I have a feeling you'll be doing a lot of that, Tyler Joseph." Tyler moves to London and finds himself falling for Josh, quite literally, and Josh wonders whether the shy new kid is exactly what he's been waiting for.” (43130 words) 17/17

Still high with a little feeling- “Josh offers Tyler to be his pet in the mafia, not knowing it’ll lead to something different.” (40658 words) 12/12

Innocent High- “Josh Dun, a Sex ED teacher at Columbus High, is receiving letters everyday from an unknown source. The letters are rather...sexual.” (39961 words) 51/51

Josh hates his job.- “It's not that he doesn't like helping omega's in need or that he can't manage the tasks, it's just that it's hard to watch them go when they don't need him anymore. He wants an omega that stays.” (33861 words) 14/14

every little thing is gonna be alright- “Josh is kinda stoned, Tyler is kinda broken, and this is the start of something kinda beautiful. (the chapters are all connected drabbles and are out of order. the chapters are numbered in the title in the order they should be read in! sorry for any confusion)” (31890 words) 15/15

Take Care of You- “Business trips hardly feel like trips at all when you hardly leave your hotel room. Tyler hadn't planned on seeking company, but it seemed like making a friend for the week would be the most convenient thing, even if he was a little pricey.” (31180 words) 5/5

I Will Make You Believe You Are Lovely- “It's Josh's 18th birthday and he's finally going to receive his Soul Mark and find out who his Soul Mate is.” (30230 words) 13/13

Entertain Mit’s always sunny in ohio- “Uh, my date—my date is, uh.” Tyler stutters, feeling his cheeks flush. “Spill, Tyler.” Maddy leans forward, her elbows resting on the table.“Josh,” Tyler blurts out. (26781 words)

~long way down- “a knock at the door leads to more than what Tyler was expecting, and it ends up being the one thing that saves him.” (26013 words)

Let Me Take Care of You- “Josh is the Tyler is his boyfriend. Some of his teammates don't like that.It's almost exactly as high school as it sounds” (21140 words)

Into The Wild- “Two boys from two completely different worlds collide and things get interesting. Trust is shared. Feelings develop. And none of them suspects what the future brings.” (21734 words) 5/5

Safe- “Tyler is one step away from losing hope. Josh happens.” (21504 words)

I'm trying to sleep- “Tyler is abused by his dad and bullied at school, until Josh comes along and gives him the love he always needed.” (21381 words) 22/22

I Don't Wanna Fall Away- “Lately, Josh has been having these weird, inappropriate thoughts about his best friend. He doesn't know how long he can fight them, but he doesn't want to risk their friendship either.” (21313 words) 14/14

Blue neighborhood- “brown eyes with colored hair covered in tattoos and piercings makes Tyler forget the differences between wrong and right.” (20903 words)

Wild Geese- “No offense,” Josh replied, unfolding his arms. “But the straightest thing about me is my middle finger.” In which the summer before college becomes the summer of Tyler, and Josh learns how to care.” (20598 words)

Her name is Tyler- “Josh didn’t typically pick up other guys in a bar and take them home but then again he also didn’t see many guys wearing a soft pink skirt.” (20147 words)

you belong to me (you must obey me)- ”hating someone more than Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun hate each other is not possible. but what are those strange feelings they get?” (19435 words) 16/16

Fanfic reading- “One, Josh has a secret: he's obsessed with reading Joshler fanfiction. And not the PG stuff either.” (19247 words) 2 works

Caught in the Act- “Tyler and Josh are best friends. Tyler and Jenna are happily married. But all hell breaks loose when Tyler finds them in bed together.” (18909 words) milk and honey- “Tyler doesn't like to be touched. Josh shows him he can touch him without using skin.” (17938 words) It's as good as I can be (This is all that I can be)- “Tyler struggles with the meaning of being religious as well as his developing sexuality” (16575 words) Bro.- “Tyler moves to Los Angeles, where he discovers his next door neighbor has gone from punk to hunk, and oh nooooo he's falling for him.” (15828 words) When You Really Gotta Go- “Just some really great Joshler omorashi” (15960 words) 10/10 Don't Leave (When Winter Comes)- “Josh and Tyler live in an unfamiliar city, far away and disconnected from the local culture and the homes they once knew. Tyler performs in grimy, alternative bars, and Josh idolizes him. They get involved, but Tyler seems hell-bent on destroying himself and everything in his path. Josh is really earnest and tries to hold on for the ride.” (15788 words) 7/7 Mustard- “The one where Tyler sits on street corners and plays his ukulele for money and Josh hates his life.” (14828 words)

He’s Got The Midas Touch- “So Josh, do you know why I called you in here?” Tyler starts.Josh closes his eyes and takes a deep breath before replying, “because I accidentally sent you a dick pic?”Tyler looks visibly surprised, he stops pouring his glass of wine when he sees the nervous look on Josh's face. “Accidentally?” (8838 words) 2/2

Screen- “Tyler is a camboy and Josh is an awkward young man.” (6432 words)

Cold Mocha- “Josh finally agrees to fuck Tyler.” (5712 words)

got caught under the covers- “Or, 5 Times Tyler and Josh Got Caught, and 1 Time They Didn't.” (5195 words)

get down on your knees and tell me you love me- “Tyler gets a new job as an assistant at a huge publishing company, and he doesn't make a good first impression on the boss' son.” (4570 words)

Fluffer- “Originally, Tyler applied as a camera assistant.” (4193 words)

everytime you come around (i feel like glitter)- "I accidentally grabbed your notebook and i found a crap ton of gay writings/doodles and they're amazing. Wait, are those combinations of our names all over the pages?" (4137 words) 2/2

Liquor- “Tyler likes instructions, Josh needs them.” (3857 words)

a little taste of heaven- "Can I touch you?" came the question. Tyler sighed, the sound turning into a sweet whimper. He nodded affirmatively, letting go of his own cock and placing his hand on the pillow instead, giving Josh better access” (3533 words)

Snowed In- “No power, no heat, no clothes, no problem.” (3490 words)

Entertain Me (under lips)- “After three years, Tyler knew subtlety was dead. So when Josh poked Tyler's thigh and said, “I'm horny.” (2769 words)

Perfect Symmetry- “Josh likes his drums, but he also likes Tyler’s hips.” (2648 words)

Cedar Point- High School AU, Smut (2606 words)

A Milano- “After all the running he's done today, Josh is eager to get back to his tent for some alone time. Good thing Tyler's only a phone call away.” (2397 words)

get naked (i got a plan)- “Meeting fans after shows is great and everything, but sometimes you just need some private time with your boyfriend first.” (2005 words)

lights low, mouth open- “josh is a slob when it comes to the theater and tyler is just trying to do his job.” (1978 words)

Variety- “prompt: "dom tyler with shy josh and dirty talk !!" (1846 words)

scarlet harlot [because you’re mine]- “He doesn't want to admit it, but this whole situation is slightly hot: Him bent over a sink, Tyler tugging his hair.... In which Tyler dyes Josh's hair and also gives him an orgasm.” (1810 words)

It’s not what it looks like- “Tyler underestimates the time Josh is supposed to be home at.” (1776 words)

Use me until ever little piece is gone- “Tyler is willing and adores being used for Josh's pleasure Josh is dominant and adores how Tyler lets him fulfil his darkest fantasies” (1761 words)

yellow- “has anyone ever told you that you’re beautiful?”- Josh “n-no.”-Tyler “you’re absolutely beautiful.”-Josh (1695 words)

100 kinks.- “100 kink challenges". they start off cute and fluffy and gets more kinky as i go.” (14688 words) 6/?

Indecent- “Tyler loses his virginity on his birthday in the back of a pickup truck.” (1453 words)

somber- “Come here and kiss me some more.” Tyler says then, and it takes Josh by surprise, going over the sentence in his head, trying to figure out if it’s a simple joke between friends or not.” (1433 words)

room with a view- “They really didn't mean to put on a show like this.” (1399 words) (a series)

the best things happen at the worst of times, tyler thinks- “tyler Loved jenna. it took him too long to realize he loved josh more.” (1321 words)

angel- “tyler is a 50 year old ghost who haunts joshua's house, but is an absolute adorable lil' peach that joshua adores, but pouts when the brunet catches him doing something embarrassing.” (1183 words)

sweet- “ty and j turn into soft pants and delicate groans after a show.” (1102 words)

Dare me- “Tyler choked on a sip of his drink. Did he hear that right? Did Josh really say that?” (1181 words)

Fuck Fake Friends- “Fuck fake friends, we don’t need them, the only thing they’re good for is leaving.” (1136 words)

grinding Together with occasional Touch of enamel- “Some pure Tyler and Josh being Tyler and Josh” {sex, masturbation, and smut} (1013 words)

It’s our hearts that make the (dubstep) beat.- “Tyler likes to play games and make challenges. Josh has only one rule when it comes to music during sex. Tyler is a little shit.” (982 words)

Caught in the shower- “Where Josh thinks dirty thoughts about his best friend in the shower and Tyler catches him.” (683 words)

Frozen Still- “Josh's lips tasted like champagne and new (670 words)

Pretty Sounds (Stick Around)- “You know what I want to do today?" (622 words)

Wendy’s- “Josh is popular but doesn’t realise it. Tyler’s always new.” (439 words)

Frottage- fics with frottage in it

Already Read...//

(Part 1) Almost - “Five times Tyler almost told Josh he loved him and the one time Josh told him.” (2702 words)

(Part 2) Angry - “Five times Tyler gets angry with Josh and the one time Josh gets angry with Tyler.” (1510 words)

(Part 5) Care - “Five times Josh falls asleep and the one time Tyler almost does too.” (2111 words)

Nobody looks up anymore - “ Tyler staring up at the sky. Josh comes up to see if there way anything wrong.” (1302 words)

Friction - “Tyler needs something that Jenna can’t offer up and they turn to Josh for some help. Aka Josh is a-o-k with tying Tyler up and fucking him” (3418 words)

And Then There Was Pink- “Josh finds himself in Tyler’s flower shop and Tyler finds himself seeing color.” (6581 words)

1. Kissing - “Tyler has the sweetest and fullest lips Josh has ever seen, and he loves taking complete advantage of that.” (175 words)

Detention- “Josh and Tyler get trapped alone together inside their schools building when a vicious snow storm hits their town.” (5528 words)

i get around- “Josh really hates parties.” (1882 words)

Million Dollar House- “Tyler loved to paint, and Josh's body was the perfect canvas.” (1395 words)

Careful What You Wish For- “What’s more awkward than having front row tickets to your friends having sex?” (2233 words)

The one with no electricity- “The electric goes off in Josh's and Tyler's apartment and Tyler is scared of the dark...” (1054 words)

Truth Hurts (Literally)- “Tyler drinks this weird foreign liquid and now he can't keep his big fat mouth shut.” (3361 words)

Doritos - “Tyler picked up his packet of Taco Doritos before walking out into the living room and sighing when he saw Josh, who was sitting on his phone once again.” (589 words)

14. Sex toys- “Ty...deeper...please..." His rasp is without pain but sweetly desperate.” (403 words)

24. Rimming - “Tyler holds to his chest like he’s forgotten what air is and whispers the sweetest blasphemies as Josh pays worship to his body.” (464 words)

94. Giggly sex- "Babe, we're already boyfriends. You don't have to pick me up. I'm yours!" (344 words)

Cheat - ”one finds the other one cheating.” (608 words)

Mentors- Josh mentored Tyler and they like date and Tyler leaves his house because of his fucked up family. Oh and Josh was like dating Debby in the beginning woo (sarcasm) (43659 words) 36/36

30 Day Smut Challenge (Joshler)- 30 days of smut basically. (36663 words) 29/30

Brat- “Tyler is feeling ignored by Josh, so when they go to a bar Tyler kisses Brendon so Josh’ll see and punish him.” (706 words)

Hopeless | Joshler- “one where josh finds a boy in the school bathroom and knows he as no other option” (759 words)

Baby Boy- “Tyler has a diaper fetish.” (330 words)

Truce- “In the future, anyone can apply for assisted suicide. Josh works helping people end their lives in a peaceful, painless way, and he's okay with it. But it hurts so much when a brown eyed boy comes asking for his assistance.” (3162 words)

The X-Files Fic- “In which Josh delves into the world of X-Files fanfiction, and decides that there needs to be X-Files fanfiction starring him and Tyler. But it’s totally not gay, okay guys? Just a story about him and his bro solving crimes about aliens and maybe they kiss sometimes.” (4782 words)

The Red Bull Fic- “The milk fic only with joshler and Red Bull.” (3465 words)

itty bitty- “Tyler finds Josh on his heat. Josh needs his teeny tiny cock played with and a massive cock to fill his dripping hole.” (2509 words)

Come On and Work it All Out- “Tyler and Josh wake up only remembering their own name, and try to figure out who they are.” (2665 words)

85 Percent- trans Josh gets pregnant on Tyler’s wedding (2991 words)

oh boy, did tyler fuck up.- "it's not like he actually wanted to sit in an almost empty emergency room in his local hospital a saturday evening, sipping on watery coffee that barely counts as lukewarm with a dildo stuck in his ass" (3753 words)

Something Wicked This Way Comes- “Tyler is an urban witch. Josh is a bounty hunter. A lot of shit goes down.” (15440 words)

Frozen Still- “If he left this party knowing that Josh had been sitting alone, available, not having kissed anyone at all… he wouldn’t forgive himself for the entirety of the new year. This, Tyler thought, as Josh rested his chin against his knees, was a boy who should be kissed.” (1021 words)

there’s only one virgin left and that’s you- “tylers the last virgin in a sex crazed high school that even awards you points for the amount of people you get with. tyler thinks it's dumb and plans on keeping his virginity till he graduates, but with everyone after him it seems like a challenge.” (1306 words)

Lead Singer- “Tylers the energetic lead singer Josh didn’t expect to be fucking.” (940 words)

Discovering The Waterfront- “Tyler lives in a sexless village, where the very concept of even having a sex drive has become obsolete. Josh moves in from the city and changes that.” (9947 words) 5/5

He Belongs to the Game- “In which Tyler is kind of a stripper, Josh is kind of an asshole, and they both kind of figure it out.” (3207 words)

Handful- “adorable first date gone wrong.” (fluff) (3012 words)

Never Gunna Give You Up- “Prompt: Tyler goes into rut, and Josh helps him through it.” (2149 words)

gets off on being down- “tyler would do anything for attention.” (1352 words)

Fire In Every Sign of Winter Marasa- “Dude, I'm freaking out.” That’s a complete understatement.” (6262 words) 3/3

Decode- “Josh is punk. Tyler wears floral skirts. They fuck on a bet.” (4337 words)

Fifty shades of pink- “When Jenna's away the boys will play, but what happens when they lose track of time.” (2894 words)

Lights On- “Prom night is coming up, and Tyler knows that his date might have certain… expectations. The only problem? Tyler’s never done anything with a girl before. Fortunately, Josh has.” (4525 words)

Show me what you've got- “Joshua dun is in love with his brother-in-law, Tyler. It's disgusting and wrong but he can't help it. It's worse when Tyler takes advantage of it.” (4118 words) 2/2

Bold & Fearless In The Risks We Take- “The first time they met, Tyler made Josh bleed. But as blood brothers, the friendship endures all life's growing pains.” (42176 words)

Spicy cycle (dirty laundry)- “There were many tweets warning others ‘don't share the pics. You’re an asshole if you do. Be respectful!' but it didn’t take Tyler too long to uncover the first of the photos. Everything changed after that.” (26584 words) 7/7

bold and fearless in the risks we take- “tyler doesn’t remember much of what transpired to have him walking down the side of an empty road well past midnight, gently clutching his broken nose, fingers dripping with his own blood.” (72677) 22/22 (never finished; Read: 3/16/18)

i wanna make you mine (but that's hard to say)- “in which tyler's an idiot who chooses to study for exams at two in the morning and josh wants to be cranky but tyler's lips are kinda distracting” (1290 words)

let me love (let me touch)- “The atmosphere was light, the moon shone through the curtains, and there wasn't a thing that Tyler wanted more than to make his boy feel good.” (1289 words)

this love- “josh is trans and having a bad dysphoria day. tyler tries to help him out.” (1260 words)

Stateless- “Send me a pic. And then I'll help you out.” (1288 words)

Soul Love-”Tyler and Josh have a swap.” (1189 words)

No homo- sex on tour bus while tyler says no homo ironically. (1166 words)

Idk what to title this- “In which Josh likes to take it and Tyler likes to give it.” (1165 words)

you're the holiest thing i know- “Tyler is nervous. Josh is the biggest sweetheart in the world.” (1156 words)

A Little Time Off- “Josh just wants to have a lazy day off watching cartoons, but Tyler misses him a little too much” (1146 words)

In His Arms- “Tyler has a nightmare. Josh gives him a hand *cough cough* to help him sleep.” (1134 words)

He keeps me warm- has exhibition and sex. (1104 words)

Sweet Lovin'- “Tyler wants cookies and Josh's love.” (1025 words)

Famous Last Words- “The one where Josh has Tyler cum trained.” (1015 words)

keep my eyes closed and try to feel all of the effects- “Josh needs Tyler to help him with something.” (1013 words)

grinding Together with occasional Touch of enamel- “Some pure Tyler and Josh being Tyler and Josh” (1013 words)

Fluff blowjob stuff- “Tyler is an intern at the bakery where Josh works and they're so gay for each other and after closing time, things happen” (1010 words)

In Tents- “Tyler's mind doesn't think all the way through at midnight.” (1421 words)

I think I lost my halo- “A one shot where Tyler misses Josh desperately and decides to Skype him.” (1408 words)

Every You, Every Me- “Tyler no longer wanted to nap - he wanted to kiss Josh until both of them came in their pants.” (1357 words)

you're out of the band- “josh 'helps' tyler after he is told he is out of the band, and maybe finds his way back in after he 'helps'.” (1335 words)

Texts for Josh Dun- “Josh gets a text from an unknown number.” (1314 words)

Light Me Up Inside- “It's Tyler's birthday, but an unexpected snow storm and the dropping temperature has him and Josh canceling their plans to have a little fun inside.” (1296 words)

we do believe what's on tv- “tyler drunk calls josh. one thing leads to another, cause that's always how these things happen, right?” (1707 words)

you give me lovin' (that good kind of lovin')- “phone sex b/c tyler and josh are away from each other for some reason.” (1661 words)

Naked Noises- “Crappy motel porn.” (1670 words)

I can do that- “Tyler sees him at church.” (1619 words)

you're the reason i'm alone and masturbate- “He doesn’t have a problem with masturbation; put a bunch of horny guys in their twenties together on a bus and you’re bound to hear someone at least once. It’s just, Josh could at least try to act like he wasn’t jerking off almost every single night.” (1540 words)

Why not, we're buds- “When Tyler wakes up to Josh moaning his name, he gets hard himself. He asks Josh to fix it for him. Because why not? They're buds.” (1595 words)

Øn his knees- "Gonna ride you, but you can't touch me," Tyler smirked before looking Josh right in the eyes, "you can cum whenever you want to." (1500 words)

Secret Ways- “Tyler has a humping kink. Josh is okay with it. They're both a little desperate for each other.” (1440 words) Warm and wet- “Tyler wants to make Josh squirt” (1428 words)

It Feels Better (Biting Down)- “Tyler masturbates for the first time ever in the most awkward, yet strangely hot way possible.” (1490 words)

Get Through This Together- “Tyler and Josh are the type of people who can call each other 'best friend' after knowing each other for about 2 months. They share everything from food to their bed to their wildest dreams. They've even developed a routine together. Sadly, that routine gets shaken by something they weren't expecting…” (2971 words) Variety- "dom tyler with shy josh and dirty talk !!" (1847 words) Halo- “He's got an early class tomorrow and he doesn't know why he came here but now there's a drink in his hand and he can't turn back.” (1828 words) knowing everything is fine- “Tyler is a powerbottom, and Josh is a meek lil nugget.” (1824 words) odi- “Tyler smirked. "Why? Is Joshie gonna cry?" He said in a baby voice, his bottom lip coming out into a pout. Tyler's tongue was sharp. So sharp he once brought Josh to tears, and he never let Josh forget it.” (1793 words) Incomplete- “Tyler brushes his thumb over Josh's mouth. Josh doesn't stir, but Tyler wishes he would, because he needs something to tire him out. They could indulge in something simple like pillowfights or jumping on the bed until it groans.” (1778 words) Surprise, surprise- “Tyler wants to surprise Josh, but he falls asleep.” (2121 words) Perfect Symmetry- “Josh likes his drums, but he also likes Tyler’s hips.” (2648 words) your taste is so inviting (now i'm living in a dream)- “Josh and Tyler take a shower together after a muddy game of soccer and Josh can't fathom why he suddenly wants to put his dick in his best friend's asshole.” (2645 words) Loud and Quiet- “At such a close proximity, Josh suddenly catches a whiff of something vaguely familiar. He chases it to Tyler’s hair and inhales discreetly. Josh blinks. “Are you...are you high?” (1851 words) Fetish: Joshler- “Josh is sick of being alone and can tell by Tyler's posts that Ty is missing him too. After two weeks of separation and anger, Josh goes to Ty's house and works out his pent up frustration.” (1964 words) had me shakin' (just mine all mine)- (1949 words) It's not what it looks like- “Tyler underestimates the time Josh is supposed to be home at.” (1776 words) Use me until every little piece is gone- “Tyler is willing and adores being used for Josh's pleasure Josh is dominant and adores how Tyler lets him fulfil his darkest fantasies” (1761 words) We are so fucked- “This is my first work on archive so go easy on me. Okay so Tyler and Josh are teenagers who are madly in love but are convinced the other is straight so Jensen and Jared the cutest couple in school try to make them come together but will Tyler's worried that his past will get in the way But Josh has a secret of his own that might be just a little bit strange.” (1643 words) 4/4 And You May ask Yourself- “He’s never been with a boy before. But this isn’t just any boy. It’s Josh.” (1717 words) Clumsy- “Josh applauds Tyler's knot work; it's gotten better since last time and he can barely move his wrists at all. It's when he hears the soft patter of socked feet on carpet does he start to fumble.” (1717 words) periwinkle suits you [who i adore]- “Josh likes to secretly dress up in pretty lingerie. Tyler accidentally sees Josh's pretty panties when he's drunk.” (1451 words)

Your Body Is My Wonderland- “Tyler is such a special person…he’s so soft and angelic looking…so fragile and pure. And yet at the same time he’s the pure embodiment of sin.” (1471 words)

Ferris Wheel- “Josh and Tyler take a break from their busy tour lives and head to a carnival. Tyler treats Josh with all the drinks he wants, which backfires. Aka the pee kink fic where josh gets fucked in a Ferris wheel then a bathroom” (1465 words)

i get around- “Josh really hates parties.” (1882 words)

so where do we begin?- “Sometimes Tyler thinks of Josh as something a little more than just his best friend, and when Josh walks in on him with his hands down his pants moaning his name, things get a little awkward.” (1928 words)

House Of The Lord- “Sundays are meant to be spent in the bathroom, panting, and guilty.” (1940 words)

Back to school- “Tyler has some other desires he's been suppressing — desires to also be with men — more specifically, his openly gay college roommate, Josh. Desires he's ready to fulfill.” (2018 words)

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