#koga appreciation post

[hesperidia]

it's crazy how my art will get an average of 25-30~ notes on a good day and then there's the unfinished Koga with like 80 notes most of them from a single person i think about that person always

[slytherinshua]

DECKS THE HALLS : slytherinshua's holiday/3000 follower event.

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note : so we are not quite at 3000 followers yet BUT we are 19 away as i type this (now officially surpassed 3k!!!!!!!!), so i decided to just post this event not as a joint holiday and milestone celebration because i'm super excited about this !! thank you so much for 3k, i love every single one of you and hope that you will enjoy participating in this event and reading the fics that come out of it 🥹🥹🥹

rules : pick 1 idol from the list below along with 1 prompt. the idol list is organized in group name alphabetical order for easy navigation. after you have picked your idol and prompt, send in an ask with your request (ex. taehyun with #1, fresh flowers). i will cross off both lists as the requests fill up (no duplicate idols or prompts will be accepted, and no requests with multiple prompts listed will be accepted). a drabble will be written for as many requests as i can handle. you are welcome to send in multiple requests, but be aware that not all may be able to be completed. (i would appreciate if second requests be sent in a separate ask from the first ones so it's easy to keep track of). with all that being said, thank you so much for 3000 followers i love you all <3

disclaimer : there may not be every idol from a group on the list. this is either because i don't feel as confident writing for them, or i'm simply not as inspired to write for them as other members. it is not because i love the member less than the others.

ampers&one - na kamden, choi jiho, mackiah mercer, or kim seungmo

astro - lee dongmin, park minhyuk, or yoon sanha

cix - kim yonghee, bae jinyoung, or yoon hyunsuk

lucy - shin yechan, choi sangyeop, jo wonsang, or shin gwangil

mcnd - song minjae, no huijun, or bang junhyuk

nct wish - oh sion or kim daeyoung

nomad - hong doeui, shin kangsu, or jeong junho

onf - kim hyojin, lee changyun, lee seungjun, shim jaeyoung, park minkyun, or mizuguchi yuto

seventeen - wen junhui, jeon wonwoo, or xu minghao

sf9 - kim youngbin, lee jaeyoon, lee sanghyuk, baek juho, kim seokwoo, yoo taeyang or kim youngkyun

the boyz - kim younghoon, jacob bae, kevin moon, or choi chanhee

tomorrow x together - choi yeonjun, kang taehyun, or hueningkai

tws - shin junghwan, han zhen, or han jihoon

verivery - lee dongheon, jo gyehyeon, ju yeonho, kim yongseung, or yoo kangmin

victon - han seungwoo, kang seungsik, lim sejun, choi byungchan, or jung subin

wayv - qian kun, ten lee, or liu yangyang

&team - koga yudai, byun euijoo, nakakita yuma, asakura jo, takayama riki, or hirota riki

1 - fresh flowers

2 - sprigs of lavender

3 - folded laundry

4 - crackling fireplace

5 - bright snow

6 - shining northern lights

7 - minty breath

8 - smudged lipstick

9 - matching rings

10 - pastel sundresses

11 - wet swimsuits

12 - hand-knitted hats

13 - ripped boxing gloves

14 - matching tattoos

15 - unspoken promises

16 - dry aged wine

17 - freshly brewed coffee

18 - burnt toast

19 - smooth piano keys

20 - tear stains on a pillow

21 - warmth of skin

22 - gleaming gemstones

23 - ointments and bandages

24 - scarred hands

25 - cuts and bruises

26 - a sharp sword

27 - a rusty dagger

28 - a torn dress

29 - a velvet suit

30 - a stolen jersey

31 - a scuffed motorcycle helmet

32 - a computer screen’s light reflected onto skin

33 - a closet under the stairs

34 - a comforting embrace

35 - a hand-written birthday card

36 - a spell unknowingly cast

37 - a secret heir to the throne

38 - a hot bullet

39 -a favour done in secret

40 - a flood of memories once forgotten

41 - a flushed face and breathless body

42 - a hint of perfume

43 - an empty basketball court lit by street lights

44 - soap suds slipping down one’s shoulder

45 - combing a hand through one’s hair

46 - arms clasped around one’s waist

47 - hands chilly from the cold

48 - thumbs running over one’s jawline

49 - rain running down a cold cheek

50 - knots worked out of one’s shoulder

51 - waking up from a bad dream

52 - huddling under one blanket together

completed fics :

1 - hueningkai + gleaming gemstones

2 - wonwoo + arms clasped around one's waist

3 - jun + thumbs running over one's jawline

4 - jo + bright snow

5 - sangyeop + scarred hands

6 - minghao + a scuffed motorcycle helmet

7 - euijoo + a stolen jersey

8 - yudai + rain running down a cold cheek

9 - kangmin + a hot bullet

10 - yangyang + matching tattoos

11 - mackiah + pastel sundresses

12 - kamden + a favour done in secret

13 - sion + waking up from a bad dream

14 - hanjin + ointments and bandages

15 - jinyoung + smudged lipstick

16 - jihoon + a comforting embrace

17 - sanha + hand knitted hat

18 - yeonjun + folded laundry

19 - yuto + warmth of skin

[iyrarepairweek]

Back for the second year, we're bringing you a week to celebrate the rare pairs of Inuyasha!

Event info: Dates: March 23rd - 29th Submissions: Anything and everything - art, fics, poetry, amvs, headcanons, manga colorings, aesthetics, etc.

Prompts are as above. We included Day/Night prompts to help facilitate SFW & NSFW creations if the muse sparks!

These prompts are not required, but are there to assist in the creative process. Please feel free to submit anything related to Rare Pairs during this week. We'd love to see it!

Event AO3 Collection: Inuyasha Rare Pair Week 2025

Event Tag: Use the tag #iyrarepairweek in your first five so that we can see it! You're also welcome to mention the blog @iyrarepairweek. Please make sure to tag any triggers appropriately.

This event is open to all ships (excluding the ones listed below), including brotp, lgbtq+, poly, and crossovers.

For any questions, overall ideas, or suggestions, don't hesitate to send an ask to this account or the channel on the FC discord.

Join us in celebrating all the under-appreciated pairings <3

Please read the rules below for more info.

Rules

No character bashing

No incest

No canon minor x adults ships

All entries must be previously unposted and original to the blog posting

The following ships are not eligible for this event. You may still include them as side ships in your entries if you wish, but the focus must be on the rare pair.

✨inuyasha x kagome (inukag) ✨inuyasha x koga (inukog) ✨inuyasha x kikyo (inukik) ✨miroku x sango (mirsan) ✨koga x kagome (kogkag) ✨koga x ayame (kogaya) ✨sesshomaru x kagome (sesskag) ✨sesshomaru x rin (sessrin) ✨sesshomaru x kagura (sesskagu) ✨inu no taisho x izayoi (inuparents)

We will always accept late entries. Please reblog to help us get the word out!

[irisesonmytongue]

Mitsuki Koga appreciation post!!! (So sorry for ghosting you I have no time or energy to draw these days helppp)

I love her smmmm!!!!

[yoonyeon0]

hello! I was wondering if you could do more with Hayami? Either, HCs of when he has a crush on someone (maybe someone popular since you said he gets jealous)? Or him going to a Laufey concert?! Whatever you want. Anything you pick would be appreciated!!

hayami..the man that you ARE 😍😍 this request is my FAV so far. I incorporated both of your suggestions into this one but this is more centered around crush hcs 🤭 hope you enjoy!

Hayami Masaki Crush Hcs

let’s go!!

Hayami is a very slow person when it comes to love; he just prefers it that way. So when he realizes that his lingering touch on your hands and the way his heart warmed up when you smiled wasn’t just him being a good friend, he’s shocked.

.・。.・゜✭

He’s honestly a bit embarrassed that he started feeling this way about you and he thinks that you probably won’t reciprocate his love for you (he don’t know anything..)

.・。.・゜✭

The thing that makes this situation worse is that you’re fairly popular at the university you two go to, which makes it so much harder to even reach you.

.・。.・゜✭

The moment Hayami sees you with another guy friend; the jealousy starts to bubble. If you try and include him, he’ll decline somewhat passive aggressively and go on with whatever he was doing.

.・。.・゜✭

Definitely overthinks about you and the guy. Will not let the situation go until you verbally say that the guy is just a friend but even though he’s not really sure.

.・。.・゜✭

Hayami definitely doesn’t confess quickly. He’ll take months, maybe even years if you guys are childhood friends. He won’t even hint to him liking you because he already wants the date and confession to be perfect.

.・。.・゜✭

Hayami doesn’t like jokes about you loving him. Even if you’re just trying to say thank you, he’ll turn into a red mess and will be unable to control his stutter. Please, don’t terrorize him even more than you are already 😭

.・。.・゜✭

I can see Hayami definitely getting into the interests that his crush is into; even if it’s boring to him. He just wants to be closer to them.

.・。.・゜✭

Hayami will walk with you any and everywhere. This is a slight hint but he hopes you just brush it off as him being a good guy 🤗.

.・。.・゜✭

Hayami hides the fact that he fought in an underground tournament from you at all costs. Even if you somehow meet Koga or something, he won’t even open his lips to elaborate on what Koga was talking about (because sometimes Koga do be slow and he just talk abt whatever..)

.・。.・゜✭

“Underground Tournament? What are you talking about silly?”

“Narushima mentioned it! I swear, I hope you aren’t doing shady shit without telling me.”

“🙂…”

.・。.・゜✭

You’ll have to be his partner of 6+ years to get even a word out of him about that.

.・。.・゜✭

‘Accidentally’ talks about what you want in a person or relationship. If you tell him “someone that has a metal type style”, don’t be surprised if he comes up tomorrow looking like he’s a member of Malice Mizer 😕

.・。.・゜✭

Will spend more money on you than all of his other friends and if his other friends ask why, he just looks dumbfounded. Not his fault he fell head over heels with you.

.・。.・゜✭

Hayami takes you to a Laufey concert and screams internally when you wear a cute outfit with little bows in your hair. It makes his day. He probably sings Lovesick while staring you dead in the eye hoping you get the point. (You do but never tells him 🤭)

.・。.・゜✭

That’s all! Let me know if I should post a part two of this with him confessing!

sometimes I write something and ask myself if it was really me who wrote it 😣

𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙤𝙣! 𝘿𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙡, 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠.

[collectorcookie]

I AM HOME AGAIN. Ok so part two of trickstar dynamics: anzu edition. I already kinda made one but it was more about anzu's past sooo it doesn't count.

Anzu and subaru: THE BESTIEEESSS I LOVE THEM SO MUCH THEY ARE SO CUTE. When trickstar was still a very new unit subaru was like "man i wish we had our own uniforms. Wouldn't that be cool" (because at yumenosaki academy having your own uniforms instead of the standard ones provided by the academy meant that 1. you're hot shit aka important and popular enough to have a specific image and 2. you're hot shit enough aka rich enough to be able to afford your own costume). And then anzu is just like "My boy? Wants something?? My bestie? Wishes for uniforms??" And then she SINGLEHANDEDLY learns sewing from kuro in like a week and makes the trickstar uniforms. And subaru could cry from joy.

And much later subaru got some job where he has to wear a suit but he's never worn suits so he asks super model sena for help, and sena is like "well what kind of suit do you wanna wear" and after a long time of thinking, the only thing he came up with was a suit made specifically by anzu for him. That's all he wanted agshetekwhdghr. But anzu was pretty busy so he settled for a suit that was approved by her.

And when they ended up in the industry anzu made him the super sparkly outfit and i KNOW everyone hates that card because of the missions BUT that card has a special place in my heart because even after their early high school days, even after subaru won the ss and trickstar became super popular and anzu became a very important producer in ES (going as far as being a part of P. Association), subaru still adores and appreciates outfits made by her specifically asdffkslagdkfjw.

Also Pretty sure that anzu was one of the few characters where subaru dropped his happy-ultra-cheerful persona to open up to her, being all like "You know anzu, sometimes i feel like half of my emotions are straight up missing". Ouch. He doesn't do that often! If at all!! He trusts her enough to do that!!!!

There's more to say but there's already another post that goes into more details about this (i will reblog it after this but how on earth can you link someone else's post on here)

Anzu and mao: you may have seen or noticed how mao is always like "omg no don't touch anzu that's sexual harrassment" to completely normal affection between friends and thought to yourself "The hell is wrong with this dude". And like, i can only speculate why he's like this but it's probably due to anzu's first experiences at yumenosaki. Poor girl got transferred into a school of boys committing crimes against each other, got kicked in the face (with koga's full body weight), fainted, got a concussion, went to the infirmary, got sexually harrassed by one of the teachers (seriuosly what the hell jin), then got followed around and pressured by a playboy (past kaoru was uhhh...something). Rei ended up finding her and just...hiding her in a cupboard. And later on rei finds mao and is like "hey you. I hid your girl in the cupboards" and mao's bewildered at this statement. And rei continues with "yeah you should probs go pick her up or something". Mao then goes and to his surprise, he actually finds her in the cupboards, terrified and exhausted.This is the context to this very lovely mao illustration:

(Mao's first 5* is literally "let's take ibuprofen together, producer" heeelllpp)

Mao ends up always walking her home after this by the way, to the point where he sometimes eats lunch with her family. (Sometimes the other trickstar memebrs walk her too but most often it's Mao) So yeah, that could be the reason why he's so sensitive anytime someone gets close to anzu. He's just really overprotective of her.

(I will entirely ignore all the more fanservicey stuff that occasionally happens between anzu and mao in the early stories because...it just...feels so ooc for mao. And completely unnecessary in general) however anzu is also very fond of mao, as we see in !-era ss, where anzu notices that mao is beating himself up for not being enough for trickstar and so she goes to his room to specifically cheer him up and reassure him when he wakes up

Anzu and hokuto: ooohhh my gooood, the scene where he goes to visit anzu in the infirmary after she got hurt and fainted and he. He just. He just feels so bad for her getting hurt and then starts this whole ass monologue about why he dragged her into this. This huge monologue where he just lets out all his anger at yumenosaki's state and hopes and dreams for the future and how she gave him hope but he burdened and expected too much of her right at the beginning. AND SHE WAS AWAKE THE WHOLE TIME WITHOUT HIM KNOWING. And his speech just motivates her to actually ally herself with trickstar because she wants things to change for the better too.

And then waaay later she faints again from exhausting herself too much and hokuto notices how much she has been doing, not just for trickstar but as a producer in general. And so to lighten her burdens and to prove to her that they have grown as a unit and do not need to rely on her the whole time, he revokes his rights to participate in the SS. Listen to me. I want you to understand that as a unit, trickstar established itself to prove that change is possible. The entire main storyline in ! is about them beating eichi's ass in DDD. And DDD is such a huge deal because it determines which unit is allowed to participate in SS as a representative. And SS is a huuuuge national tournament for idols sorta thing. So when hokuto goes to eichi being all like "hey mr. president, i revoke my rights to participate in the SS", eichi (who has been supporting trickstar ever since they beat him in DDD because SS is far more important than DDD) straight up grabs hokuto and screams at him something along the lines of "HOKUTO ARE YOU /SRS OR /J???? YOUR GIRL FAINTS ONCE AND THIS IS HOW YOU BEHAVE???!!! SHE'S NOT WITH YOU FOR ONE TIME AND YOU STEP DOWN, YOU FREAKING COWARD?? DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW IMPORTANT OF AN EVENT SS IS". And hokuto, still very straight faced and expressionless, simply states "oh i'm not stepping down. I want trickstar to fight more live battles to rewin our rights to represent yumenosaki in SS. Both to prove to everyone that trickstar really is suited for this, and to prove for anzu that she doesn't need to always worry about us anymore." Do you have any idea how much i wanted to howl at the moon after reading that.

By the way this is also the context for this one wataru illustration who was also in the council room at the time:

(When you watch your boyfriend grab your bestie by the neck and your bestie says the most jawdropping shit you've ever heard)

Anzu and Makoto: this is actually a lot more of a relaxed and chill dynamic than i expected. Most of their early interactions are just makoto being "oh my god i'm so afraid of girls i have never talked to a girl in my entire life what even are girls" and then anzu would be like "but i am one?" and makoto's just "HOLY SHIT YOU'RE RIGHT". Anyways after makoto builds a little self esteem it looks like him and anzu just start sharing a braincell sometimes. Like that one moment in finder girl event story where mao is super worried that no one will help him, and the makoto anzu duo don't even talk to each other, they just exchange looks and think to themselves "this guy has no idea that everyone in yumenosaki would help him huh". Fun times.

[mamadarama]

i appreciate that when you make polyundead posts with cgs of all the undead members side by side you make koga noticeably shorter. idc if their height gap is like 3-4 cm, we've all seen the undead 6th anniversary art. thank you for your service to the community

i like throwing in my height hcs when i make the multi character stickers hehe. its not like SUPER accurate in terms of how noticeable the difference is but hes my 5'5 king

[shonenkun309]

A/N: Happy (belated) birthday to the most beautiful, compassionate, and most handsome oni ogre in the world- no...in the entire galaxy, the other surprise will be in the next post💖

Words count: (3270) now THIS is a lotta words 🫣💖

Tags: @the-bird-and-the-flute @kogasimp1 @colourless-hydrangeas @randomf2p @blackmond11 @girlinthetardis04 @lost-khione

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~~𝐴 𝐷𝑎𝑦 𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑁𝑜 𝑂𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟~~

On May 7th, as the birthday of the beloved intrepid entrepreneur approaches, you start feeling a sense of excitement and anticipation. The day has grown even more meaningful to you, as you eagerly anticipate celebrating the birthday of someone who holds a special place in your heart.

You recalled the memory of celebrating your lover's birthday for the very first time with a small smile on your face. Since then, it has become a yearly milestone to look forward to, symbolizing your love and affection for him. As you run your hand over the red kimono that your father gave you, you couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the realization that it was actually Koga who had bought the kimono and given it to your father to give it to you. The thought of his foresight and thoughtfulness left you in awe, "I had my sources..." He says.

As the memory of your past self's naivety surfaced, you couldn't help but roll your eyes at your ignorance. Still, your affection for Koga remained unshaken, as his ability to avoid answering your questions while maintaining your love and admiration for him left you in awe. The thought of his personality and charm had you giggling.

Determining that it was time to set your plan in motion, you stepped away from the mirror, and with a deep breath, you marched forth, adorned in the majestic crimson kimono that you had chosen for the special occasion. Your gaze met your reflection as you walked past the mirror, and you allowed yourself a moment of pride at the stunning sight that you had become.

As he engaged the shopkeeper in casual conversation, it became clear that the offer of a bottle of sake at the end of the day had not fallen on deaf ears. Koga was not one to refuse such a generous gift, especially on the occasion of his birthday. As such, you knew that he would accept the offering with thanks and appreciation, likely storing it away for a later celebration.

Your voice, soft and sweet, called out to Koga, making his heart skip a beat with anticipation. As he turned to greet you, your stunning form came into view, causing his heart to skip yet again, this time with surprise. The warm and affectionate smile that he typically reserved for you vanished, and in its place, shock etched into his features as he struggled to comprehend the breathtaking sight before him.

The warmth of your voice, soft and sweet, rang out, drawing Koga's attention. As his gaze fell upon your elegant form, his heart skipped a beat, and he was struck by the realization that he was falling in love all over again.

But even as he lingered on the brink of that feeling, he received a nudge and a smirk from the shop owner, who jokingly urged him not to keep his lady friend waiting, lest she captivate the hearts of other men in the vicinity. Koga knew that the shop owner was joking, of course, but deep down, the idea of something like that ever happening was unacceptable. He would never allow anything to come between him and the person he held dearest.

You approached each other with cautious steps, the tension and anticipation tangible in the air. It seemed as though time had frozen around you, with everything else a blur in comparison to the moment. Your eyes met, and Koga's lips formed a teasing smile as he examined the crimson kimono that adorned your form. "This looks awfully familiar, don't you think?" he mused, and you couldn't help but blush at the compliment. Rubbing the back of your head, you managed to stammer out a response. "Well, I thought it would be appropriate since it's such a special day, after all." Koga chuckled, petting your hair in that usual, loving way of his. "You made a good choice."

As you stepped closer towards him, your hand firmly gripping his arm, Koga's eyes widened at your boldness. It was not often that you took such a direct approach, and especially not in public. And yet, there you were, standing before him, your body pressed against his own. Unable to find the words to express his surprise, Koga merely raised an eyebrow, his gaze searching yours. "Huh?" he finally managed, a slight chuckle escaping his lips as he realized the true intention behind your actions. He wrapped his arm around your shoulder, offering you a reassuring squeeze. "L- let's go, shall we?" you said, your nervous energy palpable in your voice. "Lead the way," Koga replied, his tone warm, inviting. And so, you began to walk together, your hand firmly clasped in his as you navigated the bustling streets.

You could barely contain your excitement as you sat across from Koga at his favorite hot pot restaurant. "Did you really reserve this table yourself?" he asked in disbelief, his chin resting in his palm and his elbow propped up on the table. "Luckily, I managed to find one available for today," you said, looking up to meet Koga's eyes. His gaze was fixed on you, a teasing glint in his eye that sent a flutter of nervousness through your chest. "What a coincidence, eh?" he said, the slight change in his tone making you blush. As if on cue, the sound of the waitress's voice cut through the tension like a knife. "There you are!" she said, placing the food on the table. You took a deep breath and released the tension that had been building, grateful for the moment of reprieve.

"Let's dig in before it gets cold," you said, trying to keep the nervousness out of your voice as you looked up at Kouga, who was already eating with gusto. With a smile on his face, he picked up a pair of chopsticks and began to eat, clearly enjoying the flavors of his favorite food. You struggled to keep up, feeling self-conscious as you reached for the chopsticks, your hand shaking slightly as you grasped them. Finally, after taking a deep breath, you picked a piece of meat from your plate, your nerves still on edge.

As Koga savored the flavors of his meal, he noticed something unexpected at the corner of his eye. There you were, offering him a piece of meat on your chopsticks. His eyes widened in surprise as he watched you extend your hand toward him, the piece of meat between your fingers. He didn't say anything at first, still in shock, but as he looked at you, he realized what you were trying to do. Koga looked up at you, taking in the expression on your face and the shy glint in your eye. It was clear that you were trying to do something special for him, to express your affection in a way that was completely unique and unexpected.

He had never been fed a piece of food so intimately before, but he trusted you completely, and he knew that you meant well. With a slight smile on his face, he leaned in, his lips touching the meat in your fingers as he took a bite. As you watched him savor the taste, you couldn't help but feel a surge of happiness. You had shared something so intimate with him, something no one else had ever experienced. And you could see the joy on his face, his gratitude palpable just by the way he looked at you.

"How was it?" you asked, trying to keep your voice steady despite the rush of emotions coursing through you. To your surprise, he answered you with equal boldness, his voice clear and confident."It's always delicious, but it's even more delicious now that you're feeding it to me," he said, his voice low and intimate, sending a frisson of excitement through you. You blushed as he spoke, the realization that you had just fed him from your hand hitting you like a slap across the face. You had hoped to keep up with his boldness, but clearly, you failed.

As you and Koga walked into the shop, the owner, a gregarious and friendly figure, looked up at the sight of you and greeted you with a smile. "Well, well, if it isn't the infamous Kitamikado couple," he said, his tone teasing.

You felt a shiver run down your spine at the nickname, wondering if it was too early to be called that. But before you could dwell on it for too long, Koga had placed his arm around your shoulder, making you blush all over again. "Oh come on, you're making my sweetheart blush now," he said with a chuckle, and you felt a warmth spread through you at his words. You took a deep breath and hugged him closer, returning the gesture with an equally bold smile.

"We haven't become the Kitamikado couple...yet," you repeated, with a mischievous twinkle in your eye. Koga froze for a moment, his hand still covering his mouth, as if trying to hold back a smile. 'It's working!' you thought to yourself, feeling triumphant. Today was the day you would make your move, and it seemed to be going exactly as planned!

You decided to treat Koga to something special, and offered to buy whatever he wanted while shopping. At first, he hesitated, likely accustomed to being the one who treated you and making the decisions. As you gave him the freedom to choose, he felt a strange yet unfamiliar sensation stirring within him. This was a new experience for him, and he couldn't quite put his finger on what he was feeling. In a way, he felt grateful to you for offering to treat him, but at the same time, he was uncertain whether this was the right thing to do. Despite his reservations, he eventually decided to go ahead with the treat and took his time browsing the store, trying to find something that caught his eye. You admired his patience and were eager to see what he would pick out for himself.

Koga walked around the store, carefully examining each item on display before finally settling on a woolen doll the size of the palm of his hand. The moment he saw it, his heart skipped a beat. There was something about it that called out to him, and he knew immediately that this was the perfect item. You looked over at him and followed his gaze, your eyes landing on the same doll. "It's cute," you said, your voice carrying a hint of a smile. Koga looked at you, then back at the doll, and for a moment, you both said in unison, "Just like you." The two of you broke out into laughter, not realizing just how much of an effect this simple gesture would have on the shop owner.

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As the two of you walked out of the store, the sun was beginning to set, and the sky turned a beautiful shade of orange. Koga was still admiring the tiny wool doll in his hand, a sweet and affectionate smile on his face. You couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that he hadn't chosen something bigger, but you tried to hide it. "Sorry to disappoint you, love. But I settled on this one, 'cause I know it's adjustable," he said, and you were a little surprised. "Adjustable? What do you mean?" you asked, and he responded, "I'm not a professional at knitting wool at all. Maybe I might ask Aoi to teach me how to do that, hahaha." That was when it hit you. An idea formed in your mind, and suddenly, you understood what Koga was trying to convey to you. "Do you intend to..." you didn't complete, feeling a flutter in your heart. His smile widened, and he nodded, "I want to knit it to look like you. I want to create a perfect resemblance of you, love," he said, and you couldn't help but feel touched by his words. The thought of having a miniature version of yourself, made with love and care by the person you cared about the most, filled you with excitement and joy.

You arrived at Koga's home after a long day, still holding him by the arm. He gave you a playful smile and said, "Hey, we're finally home." You looked around the house curiously, taking in all the sights and sounds. Then, you turned to him and asked, "Do you not like me holding your arm? Even here at home?" His expression turned shocked, and he stuttered, "No, no, no, that's not what I meant! I just... I-I..." He tried to come up with an excuse but failed, leading to a small laughter escaping from your lips.

You whispered under your breath, "No matter how hard I try, I'll never be able to keep up with you..." Your voice was gentle but your smile was warm, and Koga couldn't help but feel moved by the sentiment. "What was that?" he asked, but you only laughed and hugged his arm tighter. "No, nothing," you said with a chuckle, "Let's go. Our last stop awaits us." You took his hand, feeling the warmth of his skin against yours, and the two of you started walking together towards your final destination.

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As you looked around Koga's house, you couldn't help but wonder where Kuya was. "Where's Kuya?" you asked, and Koga shrugged. "He said he'd be with the old timer, you know how much he loves that guy's rice omelets. But he should have been back by now... Maybe he's taking a 'nap'?" The gears in your mind started turning, and a realization hit you like a bolt of lightning. Kuya should have been back by now, but he wasn't. That could only mean one thing - he wanted to give you and Koga more time together. You couldn't help but feel touched and grateful for Kuya's kindness. His generosity was an act of love, and you knew that it was his way of showing his care and affection for both you and Koga.

you couldn't help but let out a slight smile. You didn't seem to realize that Koga was observant enough to notice your subtle expressions, and he couldn't resist teasing you about it. He gently raised your chin, looking deep into your eyes, and said, "Glad we're alone now, huh?" Your heart raced at the intimate moment, but before you could respond, he started giggling mischievously. "I'll get us some cups!," you said, heading towards the kitchen, hoping to escape his taunts, but you could still hear him laughing from behind you. Your face turned bright pink as you realized just how easy it was for him to read you, and you couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Koga was definitely someone you would have to be careful around, but you couldn't help feeling a little captivated by his charm and wit.

As you placed the cup of sake in front of him, you couldn't help but admire his every move, your eyes glued to him. The way he held the cup, the way he looked at it, the smile on his face - everything about him made your heart flutter with affection.

But as you continued to stare at him, you suddenly realized you had been zoning out, lost in the moment. Koga noticed, and with a playful smirk on his face, he asked, "What are you looking at?" You felt a rush of boldness as you responded, "I was just staring at you... Do you mind?" Koga's gentle smile widened, and he replied, "No, not at all. You can stare at me as much as you want." With those words, you let out a deep sigh of content, your mind finally able to rest easy after a busy day. It was moments like these that you cherished, moments of quiet closeness with the man you loved.

"So, aren't you going to tell me what this was all about?" You raised a confused eyebrow and replied, "What are you talking about?" Koga gave you a sideways glance as if he knew exactly what you were thinking, making you feel a flush of embarrassment. You grabbed an empty sake cup, pouring a little sake into it and taking a sip, trying to avoid his gaze. He let out a light giggle and said, "And the fact that you're wearing that red kimono today of all days. It's been a long time since I gave it to you, don't you think?" You looked at him quickly and replied, "So you admit that you were the one who gave it to me through my father?" He nodded and added, "You should have known that from day one, right?" With a sly smile, he continued, "But really? You still look beautiful in it, no matter how many times you wear it, whether it's the first time or the tenth time."

As the day wore on, your nerves were on edge, and you drained your cup of sake, hoping to quell your growing anxiety. You felt Koga's hand gently grasp yours and lead it to the veranda floor as he asked, "Are you challenging me to a drinking contest?" You felt a wave of embarrassment wash over you as you replied, "N-no, of course not." Koga's handsome crimson eyes were fixed on yours, filled with curiosity and a hint of playfulness. You found yourself struggling to break away from his charm. "All of these actions today...are they part of your promise that you will pamper me a lot on my birthday?"

With a deep breath, you finally confessed, "Let me do one last bold thing if you want..." Without waiting for his response, you closed the distance between your lips and his, your eyes squeezed shut as your lips gently pressed together. When you finally broke apart, you took a deep breath and whispered, "Happy birthday, Koga-san..." As you opened your eyes, you witnessed a mixed array of emotions on Koga's features - he turned his head, clearly trying to hide his embarrassment and the blush that had spread across his cheeks. He was speechless, and you could sense his disbelief as he tried to process what had just happened.

Overwhelmed with a sense of accomplishment, you couldn't help but let out a triumphant cry. "I did it!" you exclaimed, feeling your cheeks flush from the excitement. For a moment, you were taken aback by your own childish behavior, realizing that it was the first time you had ever acted so impulsively. "So, this was your plan from the beginning?" Koga said, his voice laced with a hint of playfulness but also a subtle note of surprise. "You want to get the upper hand?" Laughing softly, you replied, "Well, sometimes I'm just curious to see more of your facial expressions. Don't you think it would be interesting to discover something new about the both of us every day?" Koga shook his head, clearly entertained by your antics, and wrapped his arms around you, pulling you into a tight embrace. "You're a cunning girl," he said, his voice low and husky with affection. "Every day you make me fall in love with you, just like the first time." Feeling a rush of happiness, you hugged him back and replied, "I'll make sure you fall in love with me every day then, happy birthday..." The words were barely out of your mouth before you were pulled back into a deep kiss, the sound of Koga's laughter echoing in your ears as you both lost yourselves in the moment.

𝟎𝟕.𝟎𝟓.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

[feudalconnection]

The Nomination Period for the 2nd Term 2023 Inuyasha Fandom Awards is now CLOSED!!

Hey everyone!

Below the cut you'll find a complete list of all the Fanfiction nominations received for this term!

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Best Action/Adventure

“Anti-Hero” by @lavendertwilight89

“Between Us” by @halcyonmoments / Pheeny_Writes (Ao3)

“Legacy” by @fandomobsessions016

“The Dog Prince” by @gypsin / Gypsyn (Ao3)

“At the End of the World” by @noyourenotreal

Best AU/AR

“All in the Gang” by @moon-ion / thetroll (Ao3)

“The Unfortunate Queen” by @elkonigin

“Fade to Black” by @purdybaby & @kstewdeux

“Stolen” by @ladydiscordia / Discord1 (FFN)

“Demons and DJs” by @thisdumbbitchcantspell / MenacingMenace (Ao3)

“Hunting Happiness” by @sagemcmae

“Lay Me Down” by @crystalballa / Vegetasprincess (Ao3)

“Rose Clippings” by @sereia1313 / Sereia13 (Ao3)

Best Canon Universe

“Not Without You” by @hanmajoerin

“Mercury’s in Gatorade” by @clearwillow / BrigidTheFae (Ao3)

“Close Quarters” by Griddlebone (Ao3)

“One’s True Bond” by @jeremymarsh

“Helping Hands Heal Hearts” by @dawnrider

“Zephyr” by @mrfeenysmustache / AshMish111 (Ao3)

Best Angst

“To Catch a Demon” by Alaviles (Ao3)

“Made to Order” by @chiaztolite

“Lethe” by @elkonigin

“The Closest Moment to the Dawn” by @classysassy9791 / ClassySassy (Ao3)

“Moonlit Melancholy” by LaughingFreak (Ao3)

“Tsukuyomi’s Eternity” by Mewcedes (Ao3)

Best Dark

“Apocrypha of the Storm” by @wbficaholic / Wonderbug (Ao3)

“The Progenitor” by @moon-ion / thetroll (Ao3)

“you were a fistfight” by @lutelyre

“Necessities” by Bee_Tawon (Ao3)

Best Drama

“Letters Through Time” by @cat-zchen

“Soulless” by @witchygirl99

“Chai.” by @inussunflower

“My Beloved” by Yearofthecatfan922 (Ao3)

“time will tell” by @savethelastdan / Shespitsfire (Ao3)

“Higurashiton” by @theladymagnolia / LadyMagnolia (Ao3)

“Crave” by Latenightdevilx (Ao3)

“A Wending Heart” by @faceless-eater / Desseruh (Ao3)

Best Humor/Parody

“They Really Should Have Known Better” by Happy_Ocelot (Ao3)

“Glowing in the Dark” by @cat-zchen

“Code Hanyou” by @shikonstar / BitterNovember (Ao3)

“Uncharted Territory” by @chiaztolite

“Barking at the Moon” by @roseheartwhitefox

Best NSFW

“Atelier” by CloudsCloudlet (Ao3)

“Wellsprung” by @kitramune / littlekitsune1 (Ao3)

“Wrapped in Fur” by @cherisenae

“Uncharted Territory” by @chiaztolite

“My Brother’s Bestfriend” by @keichanz

“Make It Till Midnight” by @lostinfantasyworlds

“Duty Bound” by Nora_Wall (Ao3)

Best One-Shot

“Sometimes a Snuggle is Exactly What We Need” by @neutronstarchild

“A Father and Daughter’s Bond” by @twstgabrielle / Misteria247 (Ao3)

“Glowing in the Dark” by @cat-zchen

“Veil” by Mynameis_human (Ao3)

“The Last Time” by @goshinote

“Higher Power” by argentkosmos (Ao3)

Best Character Portrayal

“Mail Tampering” (Inuyasha) by @shikonstar / BitterNovember (Ao3)

“Zephyr” (Koga) by @mrfeenysmustache / AshMish111 (Ao3)

“Fragments” (Sesshoumaru) by @sereia1313 / Sereia13 (Ao3)

“In Too Deep” (Kagome) by @sagemcmae

“Izon Sho” (Kagome) by @anyara

“Remnants of Unity” (Kagome) by @writemydaydreams

“Sweet on You” (Kagome) by 00KuroiOokami (Ao3)

“Mistakes of Lovers Past” (Koga) by Karolinemeow (Ao3)

Best InuKag Romance

“Paint Me a Picture” by @neutronstarchild and @ruddcatha

“The Shikon Princess” by Stormcloud17 (Ao3)

“Come Out of Ashes” by @theundeadfandom / Kaebear89 (Ao3)

“The Engaged Princess” by @shnuggletea

“The Half-Breed’s Wife” by @gypsin / Gypsyn (Ao3)

“The Prom Conundrum” by @inuyashamybeloved / InuScarlett (Ao3)

Best SessKag Romance

“Letters Through Time” by @cat-zchen

“For Your Attention” by @witchygirl99

Best Romance

“Hyacinth Hues” by @mrfeenysmustache / AshMish111 (Ao3)

“Not to Her” by @serial-doubters-club / Hakomorebi (Ao3)

“Mistakes of Lovers Past” by Karolinemeow (Ao3)

“Only You, Sango” by @skyelara

Best Fluff

“Potpourri” by @uissuteffu

“A Big Change” by Hallow777 (Ao3)

“Bonded by Birth” by @kawaiichan67

“Sick of This S@*%” by @fawn-eyed-girl

“First Impressions” by @mamabearcat

“Howling Heart” by @mynightshining

Best Serial

“Sins Week 2022: SessSan Edition” by @serial-doubters-club / Hakomorebi (Ao3)

“All in the Gang” by @moon-ion / thetroll (Ao3)

“No Other Way” (InuKag chapters) by @somekndofnature

“Blank Space” by UntappedChaos (Ao3)

Best Ficlet

“Hyacinth Hues” by @mrfeenysmustache / AshMish111 (Ao3)

“Tranquility” by @cherisenae

“Hold Me Dear Into the Night” by @hyylia

“Dandelions!” by @moongoddesslee

Best Antagonist Portrayal

“Guardian” (Ryuukotsusei) by @ruddcatha

“The Progenitor” (Sesshoumaru’s Mother) by @moon-ion / thetroll (Ao3)

Best Completed

“Swimming in Jade” by @lavendertwilight89

“Rose Clippings” by @sereia1313 / Sereia13 (Ao3)

“In Too Deep” by @sagemcmae

“Demons and DJs” by @thisdumbbitchcantspell / MenacingMenace (Ao3)

“Fragments” by @sereia1313 / Sereia13 (Ao3)

[quietbooklion]

Some thoughts on Ayakoi App

Since I'm replaying Ayakoi so I get to post my overall thoughts on the common routes, each faction and their respective characters, I also wanted to talk about how I felt overall about the game, more specifically the app since the Switch version is just a visual novel without the gacha mechanics.

Overall I think that Ayakoi is a good game. Not perfect, mind you but a good game. I do enjoy the setting of it taking place in the Meiji era along with the use of Ayakashi and reincarnation. And I do like the characters, even the ones who I consider to be just fine. More than that, I liked how each faction tells a different story and how tied each character is to said faction. And not to mention the main theme of the game is the bonds between people, whether they be romantic, familial, or platonic. And it's just a chill game you can play. So yeah, I think it's a good game. But it's not without its issues.

I think my main takeaway issue would have to be that the game works better as a regular visual novel, not a gacha. Because you can't rely that much on a gacha game that has a short shelf life, especially if it's not making money, which is the case for Ayakoi for the JP server and especially the EN server which stopped any and all updates. The way I see it, Ayakoi really is just a chill, comfy type of game that has a decent amount of plot and character development. The more I'm playing the Switch version, the more I appreciate the fact I can just sit back and enjoy the story without the hassle of getting SSR cards and the amount of grinding and materials I needed. I know that Event stories and both SR and SSR cards have stories that help further the character's development, add in more backstory, and I do like that added detail to the overall arching storyline. Personally for me I never worried whether I got a character's card or not in the gacha banner because I knew I wouldn't be missing out on much as compared to the Main and Event stories. (Unless it's Oji, then I'm gonna collect every one of his cards). So when I look at the game as a whole, I don't see any reason why it should be a gacha when I can easily see it as another type of Love 365 game where you buy a main and side stories with coins.

Now, with Ayakoi running on a live server, it's going to inevitably get hit by an EOS announcement or like with the EN server, stop updating entirely. It's not a matter of if it'll happen but when. And seeing that Voltage's apps don't seem to be doing all that well financially, I'm not sure when Ayakoi will stop updating or get shut down. And if it does shut down entirely, all the stories will be gone, which is why I hope one day Voltage will release all story content as DLC to the Switch or release Ayakoi on Steam. We get the Night faction story, Event stories, and the sequel stories as DLC. I mentioned in a previous post that at the rate Koga's Sequel story has been released (Half of it was released and years later they're releasing the other half), I do not see the other guys getting their sequel stories before the game stops updating or shuts down. There are so many unanswered questions and loose threads for each of the character's storyline (especially for Yura and the Night faction) that we'll probably never get the answers if the game shuts down. Which is why I hope people archive this kind of stuff before it gets lots in the ether.

I still think Ayakoi overall is a good game for what it is. I hope one day Voltage will just release everything as DLC for the Switch or a Steam release. I would gladly pay for it just to preserve it. I very much adore this game.

[puppyluver256]

[Image Description: Janine, the Gym Leader of Fuchsia City in Gold and Silver (and their remakes Heart Gold and Soul Silver), with her Ariados. Janine is depicted in her Heart Gold and Soul Silver appearance, and is running from right to left with a red and white Pokeball in her hand. Ariados is a red and black spider Pokemon with yellow and purple striped legs. The background is the interior of Fuchsia Gym. End ID.]

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“Fufufufu... I'm sorry to disappoint you... I'm only joking! I'm the real deal! Janine of Fuchsia Gym, that's me!”

More Johto postgame with newcomer Janine! Someone had to head up the Fuchsia gym with Koga, after all, and apparently he decided to keep it in the family hehe. And if you look to your...front, you'll see the rare spidery thing I draw that's not Hornet. (hey Gio, I forget, do you also like Ariados? I know you like Spinarak, I just couldn't remember if you prefer them unevolved or not so I got curious hehe)

💖🐶 Check out my pinned post for ways to support my artwork, among other things! 🐶💖

~Likes are appreciated, but reblogs are preferred as they let more people see my artwork! If you have something to say, feel free to give feedback in tags/comments/replies as well!~

Janine, Ariados, and other Pokemon concepts © Nintendo/GameFreak Artwork © PuppyLuver Studios

[eclown4hire]

every once in a while i have the urge to go public on twt just to compliment your art . also confession this is the same anon who showed you how your "eating cardboard over koga fs2" twt getting posted here

Aw shucks!!! Thanks dude!!! Do not force yourself to go public if you don't wanna!! I appreciate the support even through this message. I am sendin lots of love your way!! Thank you so much for enjoying my art :')

AH JKSDFHGJKFHDG Thanjk you for sending that my way. Truly. my greatest achievement. I made it ma

[iyrarepairweek]

For the first time, we're bringing you a week to celebrate the rare pairs of Inuyasha!

Event Info:

Dates: March 10th- 16th Submissions: Anything and everything - art, fics, poetry, amvs, headcanons, manga colorings, aesthetics, etc. Prompts:

These prompts are not required, but are there to assist in the creative process. Please feel free to submit anything related to Rare Pairs during this week. We'd love to see it!

Event AO3 Collection: Inuyasha Rare Pair Week 2024 Event Tag: Use the tag #iyrarepairweek in your first five so that we can see it! You're also welcome to mention the blog @iyrarepairweek. Please make sure to tag any triggers appropriately.

This event is open to all ships (excluding the ones listed below), including brotp, lgbt, and poly.

For any questions, overall ideas, or suggestions, don’t hesitate to send a message here on this account or the channel on the FC discord

Join us in celebrating all the under appreciated pairings <3

Please read the rules below for more info.

Rules

No character bashing

No incest

No canon minor x adults ships

All entries must be previously unposted and original to the blog posting

The following ships are not eligible for this event. You may still include them as side ships in your entries if you wish, but the focus must be on the rare pair.

✨inuyasha x kagome (inukag) ✨miroku x sango (mirsan) ✨koga x kagome (kogkag) ✨koga x ayame (kogaya) ✨sesshomaru x kagome (sesskag) ✨sesshomaru x rin (sessrin) ✨sesshomaru x kagura (sesskagu) ✨inu no taisho x izayoi (inuparents)

We will always accept late entries. Please reblog to help us get the word out!

[ask-unfine]

could u explain the relationship chart?

// Mod here! I am just one silly person with a little help from a friend so I may make errors or a lot of OOC.

Sorry if it's confusing! The relationship chart will change over time depending on what questions people ask and how their relationships develop over time.

Dating (red): Means they're in a romantic relationship, for simplicity and more fun they're all polyamorous.

Platonic(pink): Means they love the other person, but platonically.

Crush (salmon): Means they have a crush on the other person.

Complex(green) : These are complicated relationships, for example a bit of love and hate at the same time, I'll explain them later. on this post

Friends: Just friends, not too close not too distant.

Broken up(blue): They dated in the past but have since broken up, this doesn't mean they're in bad terms.

Hate: Probably won't use this one, it's just hate.

???(purple): A mystery on how they feel, it will be revealed in the future.

Here's an in-depth explanation for each complex relationship:

-Eichi<->Rei: They don't like each other, but at the same time feel attracted, they don't seem to be able to decide if they love or hate the other.

-Eichi->Keito: Isn't sure if he likes Keito romantically or as just a friend, he cannot imagine a life without him but he doesn't want to tie him down (or doubts Keito truly loves him)

-Keito->Wataru: Keito feels annoyed with Wataru most of the time, but he cannot deny he makes his heart race.

-Rei<->Kaoru: Rei had a thing for Kaoru in war era, and Kaoru knew Rei wasn't up for a relationship so he kept him at arms length. Now Kaoru thinks that it already is too late. Rei thinks that Kaoru has feelings for Adonis/Koga because they're so close.

-Adonis<->Kaoru: Adonis started to have a crush on Kaoru since he started changing for the better, he started to appreciate his time with him but he doesn't want to act on his feelings. While Kaoru thinks Adonis doesn't like him that way because of all the things he had done to him.

-Koga<->Kaoru: Same as Adonis, they aren't too sure about the recent developments.

Hope this helped!

[mercuryarcadia]

Kiba: who are you!?

Koga: I'm you, but stronger

Alternatively-

Koga: who are you?

Kiba: I'm you, but with less screen time

[kouga-appreciation]

Me: *sends screenshot* koga is beautiful even from the back Kat: bare back Me: OM-- Don’t encourage me

... Kat encouraged me

What if i just.. tag all the people i think appreciate.. de musclez........? @mmhinman @keichanz @maddieson-san @lenbarboza @karasunosuke