#koushiro and formal speech

[izzyizumi]

Digimon Adventure/02/tri. ~ Japanese Original Version + (Adoptee) Izumi Koushiro{u}'s (Adoptive) Parents + Mrs. Izumi (Focus)/(Best Of)

"...And the 'People I LOVE {/Care for} Most'

-Are MY Mother and Father!!"

-Koushiro in Adventure Episode #38, Definitively

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Vadermon looked at Koushiro and said, "What do you want?"

Since Koushiro COULDN'T TAK, {Koushiro} showed by action. Determinedly {Koushiro} walked into the room and grabbed the bottle in front of the Digimon customer that contained {Koushiro}'s inquisitive heart. Holding it gently to {Koushiro}'s chest, {Koushiro} apologized to it inside of {Koushiro}'s mind, “I’m sorry for throwing you away, my inquisitive heart…” and opened the lid. The inquisitive heart returned to where it belonged, inside Koushiro. At the same time, the power of speech returned to {Koushiro}. “It was wrong of me to throw away my inquisitive heart. Not wanting to know isn’t who I am. I want to know everything. That’s me.” “Babuu!” From its perch on Koushiro’s shoulders, Babumon blew bubbles of agreement. “Hey, what’s going on?” the Digimon customer asked Vadermon. “Can’t you tell? {They're} stealing.” Vadermon took out what looked like a toy gun with a parabolic antenna attached in the front. It aimed the muzzle at Koushiro. “Give it back.” “No,” Koushiro said flatly. “Then I’ll kill you and take it from your dead remains.”

Digimon Adventure Novel; “The Inquisitive Heart” Translation from Digital Scratch (Link in the comments)

{My Commentary}: >The power to express yourself {/your Interests} was already inside of you. > The words are already inside of you.

"BUT I DON'T THINK YOU HAVE TO PUSH YOURSELF TO SAY THE WORDS."

{"Formal speech" is okay [this way]/[like this].} - Tentomon

[digitalworldbound]

come home (hikari week, day one)

for hikari week, @sluggybasson107 and i decided to collaborate - for every entry i’ve written, she’s drawn an image. the picture inserted (below the cut) was created by sluggy, and with her permission, i’ve posted it along with a story.

characters: hikari and friends

summary: the voices call for hikari once again, only this time, she isn’t strong enough to resist. // also on AO3 .

Hikari had grown used to unidentifiable beings worming their way into her body, using her as a catalyst for something Greater, something Bigger than she would ever be. 

She had grown used to the nightmares that followed, to the suspicion that her only purpose was to be used for the Greater Good.

At eight years old, stranded in the midst of a desert, Hikari knew the Digital World did not care for the Chosen. They were all means to an end; they were all pawns in a game.

Puppetmon exploited that fact beautifully, whipping them around as if they were mere playthings. 

At eight years old, Hikari had watched Wizardmon sacrifice himself for her partner, had commanded Angewomon to send an arrow through her brother’s chest.

At eleven, they called for her again, the inky waters of a dark shore lapping at her sneakers. Voices whispered through her head, simultaneously everywhere and nowhere all at once.

Then, she’s fourteen, waking up in a  hospital when she should have been in class. The woman from the government, Maki, had signed her release papers, whispering little encouragements in her ears. “You have a gift, Hikari. The Digital World must love you.”  

The woman’s smile had sent shivers down her spine, but Hikari had learned not to ask questions.

Maki had not been there to listen to Meiko scream into the starry sky, her partner’s data floating on the wind. Maki had been mistaken, the Digital World loved no one. 

Hikari had not been surprised when the Digital World wrapped her in its schemes once again, Homeostasis itself beckoning to her from the corners of her own mind.

At twenty, Hikari had grown numb.

“Thanks for meeting on such short notice,” Koushiro began. By then, they knew his thanks were a mere formality; they never had much choice when it came to saving the world.

Through the endless responsibilities of a Chosen, Hikari had learned to find comfort in the things that never changed.  

Koushiro’s office was still cluttered, an outdated pair of goggles keeping Daisuke’s hair at bay.

Another Kuwagumon ravaged Odaiba Bay, surveillance footage playing through Koushiro’s computer, civilians fleeing the scene like ants running from their mound.

“It appears to be manageable,” he muttered under his breath. Despite his many promotions, Koushiro’s office nearly burst at the seams with full attendance. Childhood friends proved difficult to outgrow.

Wedged between Miyako and the arm of the sofa, Hikari watched the screen listlessly as the Kuwagumon flew overhead, the grainy footage obscuring the sharpness of the pinchers. 

Pressure built behind her eyes, a dull thrum reverberating in her skull. From somewhere to her left, her brother formulated a game plan, dividing tasks and responsibilities as he always did.

As Hikari rummaged in her purse for ibuprofen, she allowed her mind to wander. 

Taichi’s speech had been memorized long ago, Hikari’s battle tasks unchanging since childhood: stay close, attack only when necessary.

“Do you really need all of us there?” Mimi spoke up, a strand of hair twirling anxiously around her finger. “I mean,” she amended, “It seems a little overkill for just one Kuwagumon.”

Several heads whipped in Mimi’s direction, her face warming with the sudden attention. 

“It’s our duty as Chosen to defend our world,” Taichi chastised, Iori nodding along empathetically. “Don’t you remember what happened the last time we were divided?”

A shiver involuntarily ran down Hikari’s spine. Broken memories flooded into her mind’s eye unbidden, out of focus. Only Taichi could recall the past so unflinchingly. 

Her brother’s voice droned in the background, recycling words of encouragement from previous battles. 

By now, they had heard it all before; Taichi’s words had little effect on Mimi’s somber mood, only irritating her further. 

“Instead of arguing, maybe we should, I don’t know, go fight the giant monster terrorizing the city? Just a suggestion.” Miyako’s temper had reared an ugly head, Mimi’s inflamed cheeks spurring her into action. 

Tension, wound tight like a rubber band, stretched across the room. Hikari closed her eyes, a vein throbbing at her temple. 

Ignoring Miyako’s outburst, Taichi started speaking again, but his voice had faded into a faint buzz behind his sister’s eyelids. 

Slowly, the medicine took effect, the sharp edges of Hikari’s headache softening.

She hadn’t realized her brother was still talking until Koushiro cleared his throat. Opening her eyes, Hikari squinted against the fluorescent lights.

“We should probably get going,” the red head suggested, annoyance prickling at his brow. Though he had grown in the years she had known him, Hikari doubted that Koushiro would be able to truly stand up to Taichi. 

The others murmured their agreements, gathering their things and securing their partners in their grasps. 

Hikari stood, frail frame swaying by the couch. 

“Are you okay?” Miyako asked, worry pursing at her lips. 

The fluorescent lights seemed brighter than usual, the corners of Hikari’s vision still blurry. Her fists rubbed against her eyelids, blinking rapidly to refocus her eyes.

Blearily, Hikari looked up at Miyako’s form, her lavender hair a mere smudge. “What’s happening?” Hikari asked. 

Footsteps clamored down the hallway, small bits of conversation floating through the doorway.

Carefully, Hikari reached for her bag, shouldering it before giving Miyako what she hoped was an encouraging smile. 

“I’m fine,” she said. “I just got a bit distracted, is all. Let’s catch up with the others before they leave us behind.”

She blinked a few more times, praying for the blurriness to fade away. Icy tendrils of dread snaked around her stomach; her eyes wouldn’t focus.

Swallowing the lump in her throat, Hikari followed Miyako out of the room. With her heart pounding in her ears, it was difficult to hear the instructions her friend repeated, their battle plan suddenly forgotten.

Her shoes clicked against the linoleum tiles, click-clack, click-clack. They turned a corner, Hikari’s stomach rolling.

The girl next to her called out, urgency in her voice. Click-clack, click-clack. Sweat dripped down Hikari’s neck, her breath spilling from her lips in little pants. 

“Hey, do we need to slow down? I’m sure the others wouldn’t mind if we were a little behind.” The lavender-haired girl said, her hand squeezing Hikari’s shoulders.

Chest heaving, Hikari yanked her arm out of the stranger’s grasp. “Who are you?” she asked. 

The other girl’s eyebrows furrowed, eyes growing wide behind the lenses of her glasses. A sense of familiarity welled in the brunette’s chest, her body at ease despite her panic.

An apology bubbled at the tip of Hikari’s tongue, but she held it at bay; it wasn’t polite for strangers to grab you, no matter how friendly they look. The other girl’s breath was close enough to fan across her face,  the slight breeze cooling Hikari down.

Placing a hand on her own forehead, Hikari’s bottom lip caught itself between her teeth. She was warm. 

“Are you playing a joke on me? Hikari, I appreciate the effort, but now isn’t the time.” The slight twinge of annoyance dripped from the strange girl’s words, her hand reaching for Hikari once more.

The brunette flinched, backing herself against the wall. "How do you know my name?” Hikari’s voice sounded shrill to her own ears, echoing in the nondescript hallway.

A pair of footsteps grew closer, the older girl snapping her head in its direction. 

Unruly, auburn hair poked around the corner, another stir of familiarity rising in Hikari’s mind. Goggles glinted under the too-bright lights, blinding Hikari further. His face was soft with mirth, a playful tint shimmering in his eyes. 

“What’s taking you guys so long? This Kuwagumon isn’t going to beat itself.”

His form was too far away for Hikari to make out, melding into an indistinct blob of brown and blue. “Ku-wa-gu-mon?” she whispered to herself, testing the word on her lips. A new wave of panic numbed the tips of her fingers as the girl from before gripped her forearm.

“Daisuke,” the girl began, “I think we have an issue.”

Eyes bleary, Hikari was hardly able to  discern the boy’s figure growing closer, the smell of his cologne permeating her senses. Waves of nausea rolled in her stomach.

“Hikari,” the boy - Daisuke, was it? -  began, voice low and gentle. “Are you alright?”

His face leaned into her space, his palm pressing against the sheen of sweat that adorned her forehead. “Shit, she’s burning up.”

“Who’s Hikari?” she asked, struggling against the strange girl’s grip. “Please, let me go. I want to go home.”

The girl’s grip only grew tighter, holding Hikari in place. 

“Hikari, you’re scaring us. What’s going on? Is it the ocean, again?”

Nails dug into the flesh of her upper arm, the boy whispering something unintelligible. 

“Who’s Hikari?” she tried again, body too warm and loud in the unfamiliar hallway. Something buzzed just behind her ears, a voice murmuring indistinctly. “Take me home,” Hikari murmured.

The fluorescents of the hallway dimmed, Hikari knees buckling under the pressure. With her eyes fluttered shut, the voice in her head grew louder, more commanding. “Come home,” it said. “Come home, Child of Light.”

Something warm wrapped around her, cradling Hikari against the cool, tile floor.

“Come home.”   

[taichi-x-koushiro]

Digimon Adventure{s} A.M.V. [Pre-view] ~ “Boku” / “Watashi” / “Someone Just for Me” {Part 2} [Previous Parts: 1] [As this is technically still a pre-view, it is Un-finished {For now}] featuring DUO/O.T.P.: ~ Koushiro Izumi + Yagami Taichi / KouTai {Koushiro x Taichi} / KouTai / Taishiro [Also seen: 2020!Sora, Adventure Chosen, Meiko, briefly]

Audio/Dialogue (C) Chobits & C.L.A.M.P DigiAdvs ( C ) T0EI.@nimation {This is a Fan-work, and no money is being made off this work. Be sure to support both of the original series too!}

Time Spent: About 3~ hours (or a little more) on 08/07/22 My Commentary:

I have a lot of Thoughts on how Koushiro feels towards Taichi, Actually {And also in reverse, though this is mainly Koushiro’s Point-of-View.} (This part will have just a bit of Taichi perspective too, though.)

I also have a lot of Thoughts on Adventure{s} wider LORE on a grander scale, but also as it relates to Koushiro’s whole canon.

I’ll probably go back and smooth this out later, but for now it’s doing what I want it to do, and hopefully you can follow along by reading the dialogue below: (Note: Contains starting spoilers for the originating series, Chobits, though the context in this part is quite vague, and happens quite early in series.)

Scenes used come from: - Digimon Adventure [Eps 6, 21, 24, 48] - Digimon Adventure 2020 [Ep 20; Koushiro-relevant scenes] - Digimon Adventure tri.: Saikai [Koushiro-relevant moment; non-spoilery] - Digimon Adventure Last Evolution: Kizuna [Adventure Chosen moments pre-final battle; Meiko relevancy] {Briefly} {It doesn’t necessarily spoil tri., but it’s a notable moment} It DOES spoil a significant moment of pre-final battle Kizuna w/out contexts} (Though 2020 is used, this is mainly meant as overall Semi[?] Canon-compliant, but 2020 Chosen can be in their own Time too...)

- Dialogue (Preview):

- As expected, there isn’t anyone in THIS CITY either.

- [THAT IS SOMETHING I “KNOW” WELL] Because, {I} [{Boku}/{Watashi}] am {ME} [{Boku}/{Watashi}].

{Note: In the J.P.N version, Koushiro uses “boku” as saying “I”, but Koushiro also speaks in overall rather formal/polite speech.} [This is the case in all current medias, including the newest “02″ movie, up until {supposedly} around the point of right about the Epilogue years] By then, he still uses “boku”, that is, but speaking just a bit less formally.] (In the originating series, the speaker is a girl using “Atashi”). (The rest of this ‘A.M.V’.s storyline will show itself in time...!)

[Extra Note: It is read in a storybook-like style, hence narration.]

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Everyone was with “THAT.” They won’t awaken from the {FUN} [Dream] with “THAT.” The (TIME) they spend with “THAT” is a [Dream]. A [dream-like] “wonderful” (TIME).

“THAT” can make ANY(?) {W I S H} come [True](?)

“THEY” will make people happy by ‘doing what they want’

Because “THAT” isn’t a {Person}

Which is why “THAT” can [BECOME] a {person}’s [Dream]

BUT, there is ONE THING “THAT” CAN’T DO.

“THAT” can’t [BECOME HUMAN].

It can [become] a “replacement” for one, but never [BE] ONE.

- [THAT IS SOMETHING I “KNOW” WELL] Because, {I} [{Boku}/{Watashi}] am {ME} [{Boku}/{Watashi}].

[digijosify]

Koushiro has the same problem I do with overly formal speech in highly emotional situations.

Sometimes I’ll say something, then immediately think about the sentence I just said and go “good grief I’m a parody of myself at this point”

I blame my half-British heritage.

[koushirouizumi]

By the seventh day, Koushiro had dropped his “t”s and “o”s. Tentomon felt somewhat sad that {it} had been reduced to nothing but an “e”.

Digimon Adventure Novel; “The Inquisitive Heart” Translation from Digital Scratch (Link in the comments)

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Koushiro: “What did you want to talk with me about?”

Masami: “While the two of us were hiding at home,”

{Gifs by Me} {Do Not Copy} {Do Not Repost} “-...we talked and we decided that it’s time we’ve finally told you this.”

“The truth is... We’re not your real parents.”

“...I already {K N O W}. ...” (Mr & Mrs Izumi hang their heads in SHAME, quiet for some long moments, in response, as they listen...)

“I tried to pretend that I hadn’t heard anything. I thought that by ACTING normal, things would STAY THE SAME as before... ... But I COULDN’T DO IT.”

“In the end... I grew drawn to my computer so I wouldn’t have to show anyone my true self...”

(MASAMI, LOUDLY) “There is NOTHING ‘Wrong’ with being into {/being OBSESSED WITH} Computers!” {“Pasocon” = Computer} (Koushiro looks up quickly, startled, half-gasping OUT) “Father...!!” {“Otousan!”}

“That trait of yours is what makes you who YOU are.”

“...Still, you really are exactly like your real father...” “My real father?” “He was a distant relative of mine...”

“He was also a lecturer at a University. And a GENIUS {“Tensai”} Mathematician. Twelve years ago, he married your real mother and they had YOU.”

“{Your biological father} was with {your biological mother} when they met a terrible car accident.” “Neither of them survived.” - Masami, eyes closed throughout

“...We (“watashi-tachi”) had a child of our own once... A small boy. But they died when they were just a baby (“aka-chan”)...” - Mrs Izumi, forlornly and quietly, head bowed throughout

“Then, when we were asked {implied: by Masami’s distant relatives} if we could ‘take care of’ YOU... Well...” - Mrs. Izumi, adding on, trailing off...

“...So that’s what happened. ...” - Koushiro, with understanding, but softly, in usual formal tone

“We had planned to tell you everything when you were older.” “But we didn’t think that you ALREADY would have FIGURED IT OUT.”

“This must have been hard for you to deal with on your own. I’m sorry. ...”

“No... Actually, I’m grateful that you told me the truth.”

(Formal speech) “Thank you” [“Arigato[u] gozaimas[u]”] “N-No... I mean...” (Koushiro attempts to quickly correct himself) (Informal) “T-Thanks...” [“A...Ariga...tou...”] (Stammers over it) [Note: Koushiro in the original Japanese version is known for speaking in formal-esque Japanese speech.]

“YOU DON’T have to CHANGE yourself for US.” - Mrs Izumi

“YES. ALL WE WANT is for you to be HAPPY.” - Mr Izumi

(Koushiro tears up, sniffles, and begins outright SOBBING as he runs into their arms, hiding Koushiro’s face completely.)

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Digimon Adventure ~ Episode 38 (JPN Version) Koushiro[u] Izumi’s ADOPTION is revealed

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“… IT’S OKAY for you to {LIKE}/{BE OBSESSED WITH} Computers!!!!” - Mr. Izumi, LOUDLY AND INSISTENTLY

[izzyizumi]

Digimon Adventure ~ J.P.N Version ~ Episode 39 + Izumi Koushiro{u}'s Parent + Kido Shin (Jou's 2nd eldest Sibling)

"Don't say such {negative} things! I {b e l i e v e} in these children!" - Koushiro's parent, referring to Koushiro and, the "Chosen Children" as a Whole, (including Jou)

"It'll be all right, Nii-san.

We'll make {absolutely} sure the s u n does 'come up'!"

-Kido Jou, after overhearing from afar, Triumphant-like

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My Commentary: This small but significant sequence takes place not long after Koushiro is revealed to be a canon Adoptee. Mrs. Izumi is fully aware that Koushiro has accepted Mrs. Izumi (+Izumis both) as Koushiro's true parent{s}, however, we are not given indication that the other supporting characters were actually told about 'the secret' of Koushiro's. Shin's surprise, in that regard, can hardly be held too much against Shin - which Mrs. Izumi eventually quickly recognizes, dropping the argument and frustration - Shin was likely completely unaware how strongly Mrs. Izumi felt during these moments, while Mrs. Izumi was likely running on pure adrenaline responding!

Mrs. Izumi, in the original version, is also using a neutrally polite speech pattern that is overall appropriate when speaking to children; Koushiro, in the original, is also known for speaking throughout the entire series with a formal and polite pattern that is "unusual" for Koushiro's age, while it's more "typical" for Mrs. Izumi to use similar in this sequence.

Shin Kido, Jou's 2nd eldest sibling closer in age, the 2nd born of the three Kidos, is the sibling who appears throughout Adventure Episodes 35~39 and later Adventure-specific episodes (such as flashback sequence in Dark Masters arc) specifically. In the 2nd sequel series, "02", Jou's oldest sibling, Shuu, was introduced. The U. S. dub combined "Shin" and "Shuu" into "Jim", a singular character, but they were actually two separate siblings! (Thus, Jou is speaking to Shin as if Shin is the younger of the two siblings, addressing Shin commonly with a 'casual' "Nii-san", though in this scene, Jou sounds surprisingly more 'assured' and perhaps a slight bit 'full of' self, but is quickly grounded by Sora and Mimi not long after.)

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Digimon Adventure ~ Episode 31 (J.P.N Ver.) ~ Character Traits & Character Development ~ Important Dialogue + as Adopted representation (Izumi Family)

Bonus:

{Koushiro and “Thank You”} (Koushiro, in the J.P.N. version, is known for using overly-“polite” speech in most of Koushiro’s wider canon. [at the very least, up until the beginnings of the 02 Epilogue timeframe]; (However, we see hints of that changing a little throughout the {+early} series too) {i.e. “Arigato[u] gozaimas[u]” (Formal) vs. slightly more informal {to Izumis, as they’re Koushiro’s family} “Arigato[u]”, which he slowly begins to start using more often by late 02′s World Tour arc} This is right after Koushiro’s returned home the first time, so the Izumis are bemused by Koushiro saying “Thank You” so openly)

{“Even if {Koushiro} is [hiding something], We can’t blame {Koushiro}. We’re [hiding something]* from {Koushiro}, TOO.”}

* = Koushiro’s Adoption backstory, which Koushiro continues to show clear awareness of Izumi Parents knowing & keeping the secret from Koushiro, including throughout this entire episode. (After Koushiro just got back from being stuck in the Digital World for over two months in Digital World time, maybe NOT counting the time Koushiro spent trapped and isolated in Vademon’s ‘pocket’ dimension...)

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Digimon Adventure x tri. x 2020 ~ Japanese version featuring CHARACTER Koushiro[u] Izumi [Koushiro “Izzy” Izumi in US dub] + Koushiro & Tentomon {as Friendship}; & Izumis {Familial} + IMPORTANT DIALOGUES + Character DEVELOPMENT (*Across various series media) + Canon Parallels

Adventure Episode #24 x Kokuhaku [Confession] (Tri Movie #3); among other significant Koushiro moments

“It’s my Inquisitive Heart!” {Note: US dub calls it “Curiosity”, but it is Inquisitive Heart in the original} “Staying ignorant isn’t what makes me, me!”

“Wanting to KNOW everything is a part of WHO I AM!”

“Please KEEP learning more new things AND enjoying it.”

Original Poster’s [Mine] Commentary:

Koushiro Izumi’s story in ALL medias of this series (regardless of series/writers involved) is about his ADOPTION, FOUND FAMILY, (Yes, his friends {like Tentomon!!} can also count as his Found Family) AND SELF-acceptance. (Including of those Intense Interests of his!)

“Please keep learning new things and enjoying them.” - Tentomon, who has been championing Koushiro since the very start of Adventure (which ALSO gets reflected in 2020 AND tri moments):

“Can you TEACH ME?”

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Digimon Adventure tri. Pt 3: Kokuhaku ["Confession"] featuring DUO/SHIP: Taichi Yagami x Koushiro Izumi (Taishiro/TaiKou/KouTai) ~ Important QUOTES ~ Foreshadowing ~ [Potential] PARALLELS (across other Medias) {with Novels}

"DON'T YOU {WANT} TO [SEE THEM?!??]" - Koushiro, with voice somewhat RAISED, almost INSISTENT,

"AGUMON AND the REST!" - Koushiro continuing, as Taichi flash-backs;

"IT MADE ME {GLAD} To hear {YOU} speak so casually {openly} to me,"

"I felt like you'd finally OPENED UP {REVEALED} {Your heart} to [ME]."

-Novels!Taichi; to Koushiro; during the (condensed) Mugendramon {Machinedramon} arc tie-in [from Novel written by Adventure-02 series Director + head scriptwriter Hiroyuki Kakudou & with contribution by screenplay writer Hiro Masaki, who contributed often to Koushiro's writing/episodes]

(Koushiro in the Japanese version is known for speaking using "Polite" speech forms, almost overly-so during the vast majority of the wider series canon) [Koushiro also always calls Taichi with the "-san" honorific] {this also continues with Tri!Koushiro's speech}

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Digimon Adventure vs tri {“Confession”} vs “Adventure:” 2020 (reboot) ~ Comparisons & Parallels ~ Character Development (of {Every!} Koushiro Izumi) ~ Important Quotes + Koushiro Izumi + Displaying Compassion [for Family & Friends, AKA The Chosen] (Across every single Series)

“...But THAT’S what I LIKE about YOU.”

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“But thats STILL Another part of YOU THAT I LIKE.”

“We wouldn’t BE who we are TODAY!”

“And for the sake of THOSE WE LOVE, who are WAITING for us BACK ON Earth...”

“I HOPE SO, TOO.”

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Digimon Adventures ~ Japanese Version + Digimon Adventure tri Kokuhaku [“Confession”] ~ Locations Parallels + Last Evolution: Kizuna {Credits}; Koushiro’s In-Between Career + Important Quotes

“But I don’t think you have to push yourself to say the {Words}.” “{Formal talk}* is ok this way.” [*In the Japanese version, Koushiro is known for using a “formal” Japanese speech pattern.]

“...when the words just flow naturally...”

“Koushiro is a Digital World researcher.”

{Pictured: researcher!Koushiro along with Shuu Kido, Jou’s eldest (of two, in Japanese version) brother{s}, and Haruhiko Takenouchi, Sora’s father, in front of a futuristic-like computer screen.}

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Digimon Adventure ~ Japanese version Koushiro{u} Izumi with bonus Izumi family ~ {Personal} Top Favorite Digimon Characters + All-Time Favorite Characters ~ as Canonical Adopted Representation + Supported by Koushiro’s Parents

“You don’t have to change yourself for us.”

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Original Poster’s [Mine] Notes: The original entire adoption scene with the original contexts. Koushiro is talking with a soft tone near the beginning. When Mr. Izumi speaks up to say “There is nothing wrong with being into computers!” Masami speaks it in a raised/INSISTENT tone that causes Koushiro surprise.

And, as someone who is NOT biologically related ““by blood”” to one of MY OWN parents, This scene has always been incredibly important to me and I seriously wish this fan-base would consider the importance of this entire scene* (*and NOT picking and choosing lines from it) before they speak on Koushiro Izumi’s character arcs in the WHOLE canon. Because, - Yes, Koushiro counts as canonical Adopted representation; - Yes, Adopted representation and representation of non normative families; is and always will be important.

This post is also not meant to dismiss the U.S. dub’s version and in fact, I think there are things it actually did better for the U.S. audience when it came to localization. This post is already too long, so I am saving that commentary for now. Please do not use this post or my gifs for anti-dub arguments. (I will only hard-block you if you try.)

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BONUS: {Further contexts from 02 onwards}

[Koushiro uses “Arigato[u]” {casual} notably in dialogue or, the TV version’s scripts for the first time here Instead of the more formal “Arigato[u] gozaimas[u]”. In the adoption scene, Koushiro starts out with the latter before hesitantly correcting himself with “A... Arigato[u]”.]

Koushiro is particularly known for using “textbook”-like Somewhat formal (polite) speech in the Japanese version. This is shown (Consistently) all through Adventure, 02, the various post-02 spinoff materials, and yes, even the whole of tri., the mid-tri. (timeline-wise) official stage-play, Kizuna, etc.

[In tri, it was their wedding anniversary.] (It is heavily implied Koushiro is helping to place the order for their meals as they are at a fancy French restauraunt. When the waiter speaks in French; the Izumis {Japanese} don’t seem to understand the French that Koushiro uses on the phone as he speaks to Sora. (Koushiro had begun to study French) Koushiro then takes a moment to order for Koushiro’s mother (while making obvious excuses to Sora).]

[Kyousei (Movie #5); Koushiro calling home.]

[Kyousei (Movie #5); Koushiro calling home.] (Implied Koushiro’s speaking to them pleasantly, as a calm grin is on his face. The audience cannot hear the conversation, likely intended for dramatic effect.) (Sometimes, you don’t NEED words.)

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Digimon Adventure vs Digimon Adventure: [2020 Reboot] ~ KOUSHIRO IZUMI & TENTOMON ~ Parallels / Themes & Comparisons ( Japanese version ) in regards to Koushiro’s Overly-Polite / Formal (in Japanese) Way of Speaking ( note: click on the gifs to enlarge / read text ! )

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[ ~ Digimon Adventure (2020) Episode 03; JUST as 2020!Koushiro is being pulled into the Network ... ]

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