#makes the best potato mochi

[parasolladyansy]

Hold up. Childhood friend Rayqauza? I mean cool, but I feel like I'm missing something?

Lol, so Ikrit’s home region is Hoenn, & while we started his timeline with Sapphire, it was more like Emerald. 🐉☁️

He has a similar close relationship with Rayquaza as Ansy does Reshiram. It’s that closeness that helped him work together with them to bust the meteoroid containing Deoxys years later as an adult (he was dating Ansy at the time, taking her to visit his home region - then the Delta Episode happened lol).

*For more context, this is what the Asker was asking about lol:

[ijustwannabecool]

Come Home With Me

Lewis Hamilton x Wife!Reader

Summary... After a chaotic race weekend, Lewis skips the afterparty for something better: a quiet café, a shared vegan wrap, and your thighs brushing under the table. You’re just trying to be normal for one night—but nothing about being with Lewis Hamilton is ever really normal. And maybe that’s the best part.

trigger warnings: fluff, swearing, brief fan interaction, stress mentions, post-race tiredness, domesticity, casual fame realism, pure husband energy.

--

The hoodie he gave you this morning is way too big, and that’s exactly why you love it. It still smells like champagne and his cologne, even after a full day in it.

“Come on, babe,” Lewis grumbles, tugging your hand as you pass a narrow stone street near the marina. “Let’s duck in here. M’starving.”

He’s right. He is starving. And not in the dramatic, I-forgot-to-eat-my-snack-bar way. He’s just raced for two hours in 90-degree heat and skipped the afterparty entirely.

So now it’s just you and him, tucked into a corner booth at a sleepy café that smells like garlic and fresh bread.

His curls are tucked under a cap, hoodie zipped halfway, fingers intertwined with yours under the table like he has no plans of letting go—even to eat.

“Falafel wrap, sweet potato fries, ginger ale,” he says confidently when the waiter comes by. “Extra tahini.”

You blink. “You knew my order?”

He smirks, nudging your foot under the table. “I know everything about you. Try me.”

You shoot him a playful look. “Okay. What was the name of the cat I had in uni?”

“Mochi,” he answers without hesitation, popping a fry into your mouth. “Used to sit in the window waiting for you, even when you were out all night studying. You cried for three days when she passed.”

You melt. In the booth. Fully liquify.

But just as you're about to tease him back, you spot a girl in the next booth. She's trying not to stare. There's a phone in her lap, barely tilted your way.

Lewis squeezes your hand tighter and leans in close, whispering, “Just me and you tonight. Eyes on me, baby.”

--

POV – Sofia (18), café worker in Monaco I almost died when he walked in. Like actually had to go into the back for a second to collect myself. Lewis Hamilton. In our café. With his girl. Sharing fries.

But what got me was how normal they were. Laughing. Teasing. She fed him a bite of her wrap and he literally kissed her palm after.

I didn’t say anything. Didn’t post anything.

Not every moment is for the world. Some are just for them.

--

You barely make it back to the hotel before he’s all over you.

The second the door clicks, Lewis’s hands are on your waist, mouth at your neck.

“I didn’t say it earlier,” he murmurs, pulling the hoodie over your head, “but you looked so good today. Could barely focus on the damn race.”

You giggle, but it turns breathy when he lifts you onto the bathroom counter, his hips slotting between your thighs.

“You’re gonna let me thank you properly, yeah?” he whispers, voice rough with want.

The shower is running by the time he gets you both undressed. Your back hits the cool tile while his mouth is hot on your skin.

“You take such good care of me,” he mutters as he sinks to his knees. “Let me take care of you.”

He’s curled around you afterward, both of you in robes, tangled on the couch with a half-eaten bag of kettle chips between you.

His eyes are half-lidded. Tired. Soft. At peace.

“You know,” you murmur, “someone in that café definitely clocked us.”

Lewis hums. “Let ‘em talk. You’re mine. Always have been.”

And when the news alerts start to roll in—grainy photos, blurry sightings—he just laughs.

“They didn’t even get my good side.”

--

🌤️ The Next Morning

The sun slips through the sheer hotel curtains, casting golden stripes across the bed.

You're still half asleep when Lewis props himself up on one elbow, kisses your cheek, and murmurs, “You awake?”

“No,” you mumble, shifting closer.

He chuckles. “Wanna come with me to the paddock today? Just for a bit. Say hi to the engineers. Wear your hoodie.”

You yawn into his chest. “Only if you promise to feed me waffles first.”

“Done.”

You open one eye. “And kiss me like you did in the shower.”

His grin is lazy and smug. “Oh, that’s definitely done.”

[yokumirumerafan]

Hashiras with a tsugoku like Sasha from AOT? That is: Brave, determined, loyal, protective, fun, playful, somewhat reserved at first, a bit sensitive and somewhat clumsy, clever and intuitive, friendly, funny, outgoing, and with a big appetite!

🥷 Hashira x Sasha-like Tsuguko!Reader Headcanons

🔥 Kyojuro Rengoku

YOU AND HIM??? SOULMATES OF THE STOMACH. This man takes one look at you hoarding rice balls and goes:

“AH! A WARRIOR OF CULTURE!”

You get up before dawn to train. You never give up, even when you fall flat on your face. You’re kind, spirited, and constantly babbling about sweet potatoes—Rengoku loves it.

He’s so proud of your dedication, and he HAPPILY feeds you. You: inhales third bento box Rengoku: crying “SUCH VORACIOUS SPIRIT! A TRUE HASHIRA IN THE MAKING!”

Protective Big Brother energy. Will yell at people who laugh at you.

🦋 Shinobu Kocho

She thought you were going to be serious and quiet—until you got caught stuffing your haori full of buns from the pantry.

Cue the raised eyebrow.

You: 😅 “I was… testing storage capacity…?”

She teases you endlessly. But she adores your cleverness. She secretly thinks you’re like a mischievous little squirrel.

“You’re chaotic,” she says, “but you’re mine.” Also gives you snacks on the low. Pretends she didn’t.

🐍 Obanai Iguro

Oh he is STRESSED. You are CLUMSY and HYPER and you almost ate a poisonous mushroom once.

“WHY WOULD YOU JUST—PUT THAT IN YOUR MOUTH?!”

But… you always listen to him. You try hard. You’re loyal. You talk to his snake like it’s your bestie.

He grumbles constantly, but he’s SO protective. Will literally grab your collar if you’re being reckless.

But also, if anyone says you're "too much"? He steps in like: “You’re the strongest tsuguko I've seen. Let them talk. You’ll be better than all of them.”

🐗 Tengen Uzui

You are... NOT flashy. You're kind of a chaotic little goblin gremlin.

But you are so intuitive. You spot traps, you sniff out danger, you always find food, and you're absolutely ride-or-die loyal.

He LOVES IT.

"You're not flashy, you're feral. I RESPECT THAT."

You, while covered in leaves and holding a loaf of stolen bread: “Thanks, I think?”

You get along scarily well with his wives. You’re like their little mascot.

🦶 Sanemi Shinazugawa

You trip over your sword and fall face-first into a bush during your first training. He facepalms.

Sanemi: “You’re a lost cause.” You: “I may be clumsy, but I can out-hunt you.” Sanemi: ��� “EXCUSE ME?”

He ends up liking you a little too much. You never quit. You defend others. You remind him of the little sibling energy he didn’t know he missed.

He teaches you with tough love. You soak it up like a sponge. He’ll die before admitting you’re precious to him.

🧊 Giyuu Tomioka

You’re the one who brought him roasted potatoes during training and said:

“You look like you need one.”

He silently took it. You silently nodded. And from then on, you were homies.

You don’t talk too much, but when you do? You’re hilarious. You’re goofy in a way he’s never used to. It softens him.

He quietly makes sure you eat. Trains you longer than others. And if you ever cry from frustration?

“…You’re doing fine. Better than fine.”

🌸 Mitsuri Kanroji

You are HER BABY.

You’re constantly dropping food and apologizing, blushing when praised, hiding behind trees when scared, then kicking a demon in the throat ten seconds later. She’s OBSESSED.

“YOU’RE THE CUTEST LITTLE BEAN!!!”

She’s the one braiding your hair while you snack on steamed buns. You go shopping together. You eat five mochi in a row. She cheers for you.

She’s like your cool older sister and best friend in one. If someone hurts your feelings, she turns into a protective tiger.

🧘‍♂️ Gyomei Himejima

Sweet angel baby. He’s so patient with you.

You try so hard to impress him. You work late. You fall asleep holding your sword. You once cried after dropping your dinner. He just picked it up for you and made you more.

“You remind me of a fierce little bird. Small, but never giving up.”

He meditates with you. He praises your intuition. If you forget to eat, he sets out food quietly. You bring him dumplings in return.

He treasures you like a child of fate. Like someone meant to survive.

Want a second part with Upper Moons, Kamaboko Squad, or even MHA characters as mentors to Sasha-style Y/N?? I GOT YOU 👀🍖 Just say the word and the gremlin energy will CONTINUE 💅💥

Love you bbg 💖

[mariaace]

Hey! Can you do ranpo with a reader who likes spicy foods? since ranpo like sweets it would be a cute idea to see how would ranpo react!

-Anon ☘️

A/n:I have no idea how this is gonna turn out, but here you go nonnie!! (Haven't written for Ranpo before, so bear with me)

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"Alright I'm gonna go to the store. Does somebody need something, because i am not going again later?" Kunikida quickly said before taking his book.

Ranpo was currently sitting on his desk in the Ada while you were next to him doing some documents. Dazai has asked Kunikida to grab something for him from the store and he didn't have a choice.

"Hokkaido Potato Chips!" "Mochies and Daifuku!" You and Ranpo both screamed at the same time, then looked at eachother? "You want THAT? Do you have any idea how spicy is that?!?" "Yeah i do, that's why i want it!" He opened his eyes to look at you. "Why would you want something so spicy instead of something sweet??" "Because i think spicy is better?" There was a moment of silence between both of you.

"No." "What do you mean no?" "Spicy isn't better than sweet!" "Well I don't think like that" "Think again then! As the world's best detective, i know what's best!!" "That doesn't even make sense?!" "It does!! You just don't get it!!" He pouted and crossed his arms, while Dazai was just standing there looking at what's happening.

You rested your head on your hand. "Ugh okay you know what, yes sweet is better, happy?" He smirked. "A lot actually." He said as he stood up walking out of the room. "Kunikida-kun get me the chips, please" "Understood"

"But you just yold him-" "Shut up Atsushi." "But you-" "Yes i did told him, but otherwise he would keep telling me otherwise, would have liked to just here and listen to a conversation about which is better, sweet or spice, hm?" "No..." "Then don't say a thing"

© mariaace 2024 do not modify, plagiarize, copy or claim any of my works!

Reblogs and comments are appreciated! ᥫ᭡

[gomzdrawfr]

Here I am with distractions!

I saw recently on lawswells-ashtray that you're Malaysian and I wanna get your recommendations on Malaysian food! I think you've discussed it before but if you have any recommendations of food that's not too spicy that'd be wonderful!

I like making food from different cultures c:

oOOO I love this ask okay hmmm

for breakfast I can recommend our simple egg + kaya toast + drinks of your choice combo

eggs: make them runny and half-boiled, mix some soy sauce and pepper

toast some thick white bread (kinda like anpan, but any bread works) with some butter and kaya (Kaya is sweet, kind of like sweet coconut vibes)

drinks: usually we either go with hot coffee, milo or tea :3

Another one I'll recommend is Roti Jala (Net Crepes), they look like this

I kinda forgot how to make this but I think it involves all purpose flour, eggs, coconut milk, milk, water and oil? The key ingredient to make it yellow is Turmeric powder. To get the spinny/hole look you'll need to get this kind of bottle/mould to make it though (see below). After mixing the stuff I said above then you'll fry it and roll it

other food you can try are these:

mee goreng (indomee best...it's basically fried instant noodles)

poh piah (crispy fried spring rolls)

bubur lambuk (super easy porridge)

satay (I have not made this before but it's like bbq meat sticks, goes well with peanut sauce!)

kerabu timun (pickled cucumber salad, again super easy to make, you get thinly sliced cucumber and mix it with pineapple, red onions, carrots and in some cases crushed peanuts as well + vinegar)

ABC soup (a staple in a lot of Chinese household, it's chicken soup with potato, carrot, yellow onion, tomato, corn and seasoning, we call it ABC because it's as easy as ABC - not to be confused with soup with letters xD)

roti canai - this one's a bit hard to make cause it requires you to smack and flip the dough to a thin consistency (it literally means flattened bread), typically goes with curry but you can try it with sugar instead!

rojak (mixed cut fruits + rojak sauce - typically it's a mix of caramelised sweet soy sauce, roasted peanuts, lemon juice and white sesame)

mapo tofu (my absolute fav, you can choose to make the non-spicy version but it's white tofu + minced pork)

tofu, gomz style (LMFAO this is me being lazy but you get white tofu and steam it with soysauce + fried garlic and bon appetit)

pandan chiffon cake

fried rice (tip, use overnight rice for extra crisp)

kuih bahulu (malaysian egg cake, ya gonna need a mould for this)

muah chee (peanut mochi - quite easy to make and very yummy)

yam cake (sweet and savory, mix of yam + shallots + spring onions)

[shovelbug]

Would you ever write Professor Laventon headcannons where he's more of a father figure than friend to the Reader >- >?

it's been a minute since i've played PLA, and my first time writing Laventon, so I hope this suffices.

Fatherly! Laventon and Reader headcanons

Ever since you fell from the rift in the sky with nothing but the clothes on your back and your knowledge of pokemon, Laventon has worried for you.

There's no doubt you're vulnerable in this new situation, and it doesn't take long for Laventon to become attached to you.

He knows you're capable; that much is crystal clear. Your talent for pokemon handling is nothing like anything he's seen before!

But pokemon can be dangerous, and sending you out into the field by yourself, while useful, always leaves him with nervousness coiling in his gut.

He's always so relieved when you return, and will always fret over you, no matter what state you return in.

Try to exercise caution, though. If you come back hurt, he'll probably have a heart attack.

He likes to sit with you at the Wallflower over some potato mochi, talking about your discoveries that day and how it went.

Speaking of the Wallflower, he often treats you there. He wants to make sure you're eating well, and will often send you out with some extra food tucked into your satchel.

He's always delighted to see you come back with a new discovery or pokemon, particularly when that starter of yours grows up.

If you have downtime, he'll invite you to come and sit with him in his office. Not to work or anything, but to just quietly enjoy each other's company. He'll probably still end up working, though.

A few times he's gotten so absorbed into his work, and when he finally snaps out of it to check on you, he only finds your sleeping form slumped against the desk with your pokemon around you.

He's not quite able to move you, but he'll settle his jacket on you like a blanket, trying to be quiet and not disturb you.

Having come from Galar he's used to somewhat colder weather at times, so if it's particularly chilly he'll lend you his hat, chiding you about your safety and health.

He tries his best to care for you. It may come off as clumsy at times, but there's no doubt he cares for you and has come to see you as his own.

A very proud father.

[clit-eastwood-spicy]

oc tag game <3

Got tagged by @lizardperson - I've never done one of these before but I'mma try it :3

tagging: idk who to tag but if anyone else who follows me and has ocs please feel free to do it too <3

Riley (From my Pokemon Legends: Arceus fic)

Art credits: Lines by PumpkinSugar @ DA - Edits by me (its old asf but its the best image I have of them that isn't their ref I'm sorry sdufhsdf)

General

Name: Riley Everwood

Alias/Nickname: Rii (pronounced "ree") or Riles

Gender: (initially they were female but more recently I've been playing around with the idea of them being ftm so its kinda up in the air atm)

Age: 24

Place of Birth: Galar

Spoken Languages: English / whatever the Pokemon world language is (can read Unknown due to researching them)

Sexual Orientation: Heavy pref for men / masc-presenting

Occupation: Member of the Galaxy Team Survey Corps (8 star level member)

Favorites

Color: Prefers black and blue

Entertainment: Prior to being eeby deebied into Hisui Riley enjoyed going to live music shows and Pokemon battling with their small group of friends. Post Hisui they still enjoy music but they tend to be more into researching Pokemon and learning about things local lore.

Pastime: Hanging out with their friends and trying to find a way home (despite not fully remembering what home is anymore)

Food: Mainly whatever Beni provides the Galaxy team (which is normally Potato Mochi). Pre Hisui it was Curry (they loved experimenting and trying to make new ones all the time).

Drink: Pre Hisui was hot chocolate and tea. Post Hisui its mainly anything matcha flavored or green tea in general.

Books: Anything in relation to world lore or Pokemon in general. Prior to Hisui this also included general fantasy books.

Movies: Riley was never much of a moviegoer but did enjoy the few their friends dragged them to in Galar.

Have They…

Passed University: They never went to college. Rip.

Had Sex: They have SO much sex with their two husbands.

Had Sex in Public: Only because one of their husbands has a thing for it lol

Gotten Tattoos: Managed to get a back tattoo / marking after being eeby deebied (Arceus is a funny guy like that in the story lol)

Gotten Piercings: Industrial on left ear, two ball ones on the right, a septum and a tongue piercing. They probably would have gotten more if they hadn't been eeby deebied.

Gotten Scars: From researching Pokemon and getting too close to Alphas and getting fucked up. Main ones are from fights with the Noble Pokemon.

Had a Broken Heart: A few times. Riley mostly breaks hearts tho.

Been in Love: They're currently in deep love with both of their husbands. Inseparable. Prior to Hisui they had a bf but due to Riley's lost memory they have no recollection of him.

Are They…

A cuddler: They can be. They enjoy just being close to people they care about in general.

Scared easily: Very few things scare them. They were less afraid of Alpha Pokemon and their large size due to dealing with Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokemon in Galar (though they do not remember them some part of them does)

Jealous easily: Rarely.

Trustworthy: Absolutely. They'll do anything to help people if they can.

Family

Siblings: Only child.

Parents: I never put much thought into it in the story admittedly so thats up in the air.

Children: At the current point in the story they do not have any. Depending on how the story goes I'm planning on either twins or one specific child depending on very key points.

Pets: Technically their partner Pokemon but they have a team of Alpha Pokemon they managed to evolve into versions of the Noble Pokemon. They also have a Hisuian Zoroark named Malice. Later on these Pokemon get passed down through generations til they reach Gaige (another oc) in the Scarlet / Violet games.

[rainbowxocs]

Name: My name is Aiki Oak. Blue is also fine.

Special Titles: Faller, Gym Leader (Though not right now..)

Username: @fallenaiki

₵ⱧⱤØ₦ØⱠØ₲ł₵₳Ⱡ ₳₲Ɇ: [ⱤɆĐ₳₵₮ɆĐ]

Age: 16.

Pronouns: They/She.

Sexuality: I am Bisexual.

Gender: Gender, is weird. Transfeminine I guess.

Species: Human.

Disorders: Anxiety, Autism, Lavender Town Syndrome, CPTSD.

Religion: I am a follower of Arceus.

Job: I don’t know..

From: Pallet Town, Kanto.

Lives in: I don’t really live anywhere.

Languages: I only really know my mother tongue.

Height: I’m like 5’4”.

Ethnicity: Kantonese.

Accent: Kanto Dialect.

Vehicle: I have my flute that helps me ride different Pokemon. I appreciate them all to be honest.

Weapons: I can bonk you with a pokeball.

Alignment: Neutral.

Text Color: Blue, Sometimes Red.

Main Hobbies: POKEMON! I um- Pokemon.. I like.. them.. Jeez I’m weird..

Favorite Food: Potato Mochi, weirdly. Lemonade, Chocolate Icecream.

Favorite Flower: I love Gracideas they are so pretty.

Scent: I usually smell like Pine because of the soap I use.

Handedness: Left Handed.

Blood Color: Red.

Awareness: Somewhat Aware. (Effect: Negative.)

Birthday: November 22nd. I’m a Sagittarius, according to Cara.

Theme:

Game Theme:

Battle Theme:

Playlist:

Fun Fact: I have angered the entirety of the Bidoof population near the village.

Special Interest: POKEMON…. I did it again..

Stims: I have made my own fidget toys.. I also do allot of physical stimming.

Stimboard: LINK

Moodboard: LINK

Fashion Board: LINK

Comfort Objects: I know it's a bit weird, but I really do love my clothes.. They make me feel really safe.

Family: I don’t really have parents. But I have my grandfather Professor Oak and my big sister Nanami.

Friends: Thistle.

Romance: Me and Cara are kinda dating.

Rival: Cara.

Patron: Arceus.

Pokemon:

Hisui Team:

✨(♂)Nightshade (Decidueye.) (Hisui Form)(Starter.)

Level: 100.

Nature: Naughty.

Pokeball: Normal.

Ability: Scrappy.

Held Item: Expert Belt.

Ribbons: Hisui Ribbon, Effort Ribbon, Best Friends Ribbon.

Moves: Triple Arrows, Hyper Beam, Brave Bird, Leaf Blade.

(♀) Tazer (Raichu)

Level: 100.

Nature: Naive.

Pokeball: Ultra Ball.

Ability: Static.

Held Item: Quick Claw.

Ribbons: Hisui Ribbon, Effort Ribbon, Best Friends Ribbon.

Moves: Volt Tackle, Hyper Beam, Thunder, Iron Tail.

(♂)🅰️ Yae (Zoroark)(Hisui Forme)(Human Forme)

Level: 100.

Nature: Quiet.

Pokeball: Normal.

Ability: Illusion.

Held Item: Razor Claw.

Ribbons: Hisui Ribbon, Effort Ribbon, Best Friends Ribbon.

Moves: Sludge Bomb, Nasty Plot, Bitter Malice, Extrasensory.

(?)Arceus (??? Type.)

Level: 100.

Nature: Timid.

Pokeball: Origin Ball.

Ability: Multitype.

Held Item: Kings Rock.

Ribbons: Hisui Ribbon, Effort Ribbon, Best Friends Ribbon.

Moves: Outrage, Psychic, Judgment, Dark Pulse.

(?)Shaymin (Land Forme.)

Level: 100.

Nature: Quiet.

Pokeball: Origin Ball.

Ability: Natural Cure.

Held Item: Metronome.

Ribbons: Hisui Ribbon, Effort Ribbon, Best Friends Ribbon.

Moves: Air Slash, Seed Flare, Earth Power, Psychic.

(?) Giratina (Altered Forme.)

Level: 100.

Nature: Hardy.

Pokeball: Origin Ball.

Ability: Pressure.

Held Item: Rocky Helmet.

Ribbons: Hisui Ribbon, Effort Ribbon, Best Friends Ribbon.

Moves: Psychic, Dragon Pulse, Earth Power, Shadow Force.

Kanto Team:

✨(♂)Firecracker (Charizard) (Starter.)

Level: 100.

Nature: Serious.

Pokeball: Normal.

Ability: Blaze.

Held Item: Leftovers.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Extra: Mega Evolution.

Moves: Flamethrower, Body Slam, Fly, Earthquake.

✨(♂)Smore (Eevee) (Starter.)

Level: 100.

Nature: Lax.

Pokeball: Ultra Ball.

Ability: Adaptability.

Held Item: Silk Scarf.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Take Down, Bite, Body Slam, Skull Bash.

✨(♀) Snowcone (Ninetails)

Level: 100.

Nature: Modest.

Pokeball: Great Ball.

Ability: Flash Fire.

Held Item: Charcoal.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Fire Blast, Body Slam, Fire Spin, Dig.

(♂) Cheese (Raticate.) (Ghost Forme.)

Level: 100.

Nature: Rash.

Pokeball: Ultra Ball.

Ability: Guts.

Held Item: Silk Scarf.

Ribbons: Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Night Shade, Bite, Hyper Fang, Skull Bash.

(♂) Buddy (Arcanine.)

Level: 100.

Nature: Quiet.

Pokeball: Normal.

Ability: Intimidate.

Held Item: Charcoal.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Flamethrower, Body Slam, Extreme Speed, Fire Blast.

✨(?)PorygonZ

Level: 100.

Nature: Jolly.

Pokeball: Great Ball.

Ability: Download.

Held Item: Expert Belt.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Tri Attack, Dark Pulse, Zap Cannon, Psybeam.

Johto Team:

(♀) Lettuce (Meganium) (Starter.)

Level: 100.

Nature: Docile.

Held Item: Miracle Seed.

Pokeball: Friend Ball.

Ability: Overgrow.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Legend Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Petal Dance, Razor Leaf, Giga Drain, Furry Cutter.

(♀) Popcorn (Furret)

Level: 100.

Nature: Impish.

Held Item: Pink Bow.

Pokeball: Love Ball.

Ability: Keen Eye.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Legend Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Slam, Headbutt, Shadow Ball, Dizzy Punch.

✨(♂) Big Red (Gyarados)

Level: 100.

Nature: Rash.

Held Item: Scope Lens.

Pokeball: Fast Ball.

Ability: Intimidate.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Legend Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Extras: Mega Evolution.

Moves: Hydro Pump, Thunder, Blizzard, Fire Blast.

(♂) Smiley (Quagsire)

Level: 100.

Nature: Gentle.

Held Item: Leftovers.

Pokeball: Great Ball.

Ability: Water Absorb.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Legend Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Earthquake, Surf, Sludge Bomb, Iron Tail.

(?) Suicune.

Level: 100.

Nature: Quiet.

Held Item: Quick Claw.

Pokeball: Moon Ball.

Ability: Pressure.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Legend Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Hydro Pump, Bite, Headbutt, Blizzard.

💠(?) XD001 (Lugia)

Level: 100.

Nature: Hasty.

Held Item: Kings Rock.

Pokeball: Heavy Ball.

Ability: Pressure.

Ribbons: Champion Ribbon, Legend Ribbon, National Ribbon, Earth Ribbon, Effort Ribbon.

Moves: Psycho Boost, Feather Dance, Earthquake, Hydro Pump.

In Game:

Aiki, 11 Years Old:

Aiki, “11 Years Old”:

Aiki, 14 Years Old:

Aiki, “15 Years Old”:

Brief Personality: Aiki is lost. When Aiki was growing up she was a little bit of a piece of shit. Constantly teasing and prodding at people for the attention she severely lacked. But after the mountain, something changed in them. When they fell they had no memories of their past life, and when she got them back, she now didn’t know what to do with that part of her that showed up when she was scattered. She is still stubborn as ever, and after being abandoned in a village she called her home, she is more lost than ever before.

Brief Backstory:

Aiki was orphaned with her older sister shortly after she was born. She was raised by her grandfather, and was always surrounded by Pokemon from a very long age. Aiki however, didn’t know how to bond with them. Aiki did not have a good relationship with her family, and when she was younger she ended up being a bit of an ass. She wanted to be the best that no one ever was, and ended up becoming the champion of the region for a time.

Except, her rival, and childhood enemy, Cara. Ended up defeating her, and becoming the champion. Aiki was devastated at her defeat, going back home ashamed. Her grandfather paid more attention to the new champion than to comfort his granddaughter.

However, Cara disappeared.. at first people thought she was just traveling the world due to her new found fame. However after two years, Aiki got incredibly worried. I mean she didn’t CARE or anything.. Yknow it was just kinda weird… nothing deeper… it’s fine..

Aiki ended up going to the neighboring country Johto in order to find Cara, eventually finding her on the top of a mountain, alone. Aiki ended up battling Cara, and losing, having some major injuries from the fight, she remembers passing out with Cara standing above her. Aiki does not remember what happened after that, as it was all a giant blur of pixels and static.

Aiki was transported all over the world. All time periods. And now that she is free from her curse she now has time to reflect on her life and how much she has changed.

[ranger-rai]

Jaw, Bird and Drake for the Fossil ask game.

Jaw - What is your favorite local food? What about nonlocal food?

There's a really great place in the center of Jublife that makes authentic Hisuian food and has the best atmosphere. Everyone talks about their Potato Mochi, but I'm a pretty big fan of the Katsu Dishes.

I also find myself enjoying a lot of Alolan Dishes, they are simple but just packed with flavor!

Bird - What type of music do you listen to? What is your favorite song?

A lot of people laugh but Ska Punk is one of my favorite types of music. It's both energetic and makes a point. (Doesn't help I was a bit of an angsty teen for a time)

I also have been listening to this song a lot. Just kinda like the vibe

Drake - If you could turn into any Pokemon that is not mythical or legendary for a day, what would you turn into? Why?

I think it would be cool to be something with appendages we don't have like Wings or a Tail. Maybe a bug type?

Maybe Electross because it is so different and I can swim and float!

[galacta-phantasma]

Masterpost

Welcome to my blog, where I've got everything but a functioning sink!

Warframe IGN: cherry3punch, feel free to say hi! Clan: Somewhat Guilty Gears, population: me. Currently not much research done, but I'm working on it.

Below the cut is a collection of all my AO3 fics. Fics in a series will be listed under the series they're in, unless they're multichaptered.

RAVEN/SOL JUMPSCARE

Pokemon:

once more, a bit to the left : 23/23 chapters. Dawn fails in the final fight against Volo, and is sent back to fix it... again. This is how Dawn deals with it all, and accidently-on-purpose terrifying everyone in the process

ingo & dawn arrive 15 minutes late with potato mochi : 3 part series. The return of Dawn and Ingo to the present, as planned by the young Champion. Any explosions caused by the plan cannot be legally tied to either of them.

undead tracks : 2 part series. an incredibly short ghost!Akari and vampire!twins au

the only sign : oneshot. The only sign anything had happened was the clatter of a chair hitting the floor

PLA but dawn has a litwick : oneshot. au where everything is the same, but Dawn gets sent back with a Litwick as well, and causes some heart attacks along the way

blessed champion : oneshot. Yes, Dawn was strange. But she was their Champion and savior, and Sinnoh protects its own with a fierce love rivaling that of a mother Bewear. It only makes sense for those oddities to follow her into the past, where they were arguably needed most.

earth-shaking menace : oneshot. Akari recreates (discovers?) Earthquake. Rei wonders if its too late to change his name and flee the region.

space's burden : oneshot. Arceus and Giratina have plans. Dialga is acting strange. Palkia’s stuck in the middle, trying to keep everything from falling apart.

hilda gets trolled : oneshot. Hilda keeps running into this girl, and every time she forgets to ask her name. Yet she can't shake the feeling that she's seen her before... Meanwhile, Dawn is on vacation and traveling to Nimbasa City

once more, rewritten and to the side : 25/25 chapters. A rewrite of "once more, a bit to the left" Dawn fails in the final fight against Volo, and is sent back to fix it... again (thanks, Arceus). This is how she deals with it all, and accidentally (read: purposefully) terrifies everyone in the process.

Kirby:

sparkling stars : oneshot. On a day like any other in Dreamland, Kirby looked up. This wasn’t really remarkable. What was unusual was the lack of anything to look at. The sky was a clear blue with not a cloud in sight. No leaves or petals or butterflies flew about with the wind. The sun shined as it always did - just in the opposite direction of where he was looking. He took a few steps back, blinking like he was making sure something was there. Then he smiled, and turned to run back to his home.

funhouse mirror : oneshot. Kirby stared into the eyes of a distorted reflection of himself. Void stared back.

counting tiles until sunrise : oneshot. Both he and Shadow were heavy sleepers, so this wasn’t a problem for them. It was a problem for Daroach, who had sensitive hearing and was a light sleeper.

like falling in slow motion : oneshot. Marx's sleeping schedule seems to change with the phases of the moon, and then hits him when he least expects it with a steel chair

The Ultimate Quest to the Grocery Store : oneshot. It's up to Dark Meta Knight to save the day... by going to the store. Unfortunately, life seems to have it out for him today.

wrath of the galaxy : oneshot. Galacta finds out Meta's been captured by Haltmann Works. Safe to say, they're not pleased about it.

How to Win a Date in Less Than 10 Minutes, a Short Guide by Dark Meta : Dameta wants to ask a certain leader of the Squeak Squad out, but isn't sure how. So he does what he does best: apply force and hope for the best.

in what regard does the butterfly hold the bird? : oneshot. Galacta Knight and Morpho Knight were not always the feared knights they are today. A very long time ago, their names were Kirby and Meta Knight. Or: an au in which, due to space-time shenanigans, Kirby and Meta end up in the past and become Galacta and Morpho.

can't help falling (apart/in love) : oneshot. Gaining powers granted by Galactic NOVA, dying, bringing yourself back to life with the clockwork star's broken pieces out of sheer force of will, dying again, and being resurrected again has… interesting effects on Marx's body's sense of time. But even though it hurts, it's somewhat alright. Because Magolor will always be there to guide him back to the present.

DMC:

brought together by needle and thread : oneshot. It would make Dante happy if he agreed, and he could keep the props afterwards as a memento. The only problem is that he would be seen wearing the outfit in public. The logical thing to do, Vergil decides, is to draw Yamato and stab himself.

for my brother wears a stranger's face : oneshot. In a last minute decision, Dante summons his Doppelganger to bring Lady and Trish to Nero and V so that all four of them can escape, leaving him to become Cavaliere Angelo in Trish’s place. A month later, Nero helps V take down the Elder Geryon Knight while Trish searches for the Sparda. This is the aftermath.

Assassin's Creed:

these hands were made for... : oneshot. Ezio is a man drowning in blood. But a certain artist shows him that his hands can create more than just corpses.

they can fly, but they can't drive : oneshot. The most important thing for survival in the Rooks had nothing to do with how well you fought. It’s learning to avoid any road or sidewalk whenever either of the Fryes took control of a carriage. Or: How the Rooks collectively developed a 6th sense to avoid being run over by their bosses.

Resident Evil:

passing storms in your area : oneshot. Piers, a quiet day at home, and the start of it getting better

RGG:

love, twisting into infinity : oneshot. It's a devotion that goes both ways. For children of the night, nothing could be sweeter.

FFXV:

soul of eos : 3 part series. A fem!Noct AU where the Kings of Lucis have Aspects of magic they excel in over all others, and Noct's Aspect is that of the soul

a fin-tastic morning : oneshot. When he was younger, Noctis once fantasized about carrying all of his lover's clutches at once, a fantasy he's glad died as soon as it was born. Now, a few years after taking Prompto's and Gladio's eggs, it's finally Ignis's turn.

in the salt and swell of the ocean : oneshot. Noctis receives a vision of his future self.

LOZ:

wretched and divine : oneshot. It was never a question of if he would falter in battle, but rather when. It was as inevitable as the cycle of day and night, as the cycle of the moon and her faces, and yet still he hoped, he prayed, that it would be delayed. To a lesser battle, a kinder battle, where his pack was fit to burst and an inn to rest was only a few moments away, and his son would laugh the blunder off and return to the world with his next misstep far, far away. The truth, as always, burned.

FFVII:

The Circle : oneshot. Weiss survives. Nero does too. …From a certain point of view.

RDR:

Exit, Carried By A Bear : oneshot. John rests splayed across his back like a starfish, hands weakly gripping Arthur’s fur. If they had to run, he’s not so sure John wouldn’t fall off. He can feel the burns marring John’s wrists and ankles even through his thick fur, the skin fever-hot and blistered.

steady beat : oneshot. Looking to get away from the gang for a bit, Javier and Kieran spend the night in Valentine, but what begins as a desperate stumble for the bed before someone trips and breaks their elbow becomes something much more tender.

a daring escape from a fluffy prison : oneshot. An average morning in the Duffy-Escuella household.

faith, loyalty, and other chains : oneshot. Javier stands at a crossroads.

a pair of quirky notes in the symphony : oneshot.

Javier’s eyes close, and two raindrops fall to the earth, cascading down the arid land. Kieran gathers them on his lips, presses them to Javier’s, saltwater pooling between them. “Let me prove it to you, then, sweetheart. That you saved me.” “...Alright.”

Guilty Gear:

load-bearing coconut : oneshot. Humans tended to hold onto things that brought them comfort; toys, blankets, weapons and shields, or any part of someone they were familiar with that was close enough to grab. Perhaps, that contact would somehow translate into the dream, manifest itself as a means of defense or a guide out of the darkness. It’s ridiculous enough it just might work.

carried by waves : oneshot. The idea of a savior meanders about an empty plane of infinite possibilities, until he hears breathing that isn't his own.

[40sandfabulousaf]

大家好! Pa, Didi (Little Bro) and I celebrated Mummy's birthday at a Japanese restaurant at Marina Bay Sands. The food was absolutely divine! For appetiser, I chose sashimi, which came with incredibly fresh maguro, hamachi and sake (salmon). We ordered an additional mixed tempura to share. For my main course, I chose seabass with chives and beansprouts topped with purple potato chips. This is 1 of the best seabass dishes I've ever tasted. We also ordered an additional seabass to share. Dessert for me was fresh fruit with mochi ice cream. Whilst the food was excellent, what was most important was bonding as a family.

I decided to give the ready to eat mini meal of tuna, carrots, green beans and rice amounting to 180kcal another go out of compassion for the many Palestinians in Gaza surviving on fewer than 250kcal a day. To try and make it to the next meal, I ate this for second breakfast since it was a WFH day. My stomach was growling by lunch break, but I was glad about completing this challenge. Palestinians have endured much hardship for about 9 months now and there's no end to this genocidal war in sight. I can only imagine the extent of their hunger pangs after finishing this challenge; my prayers go out to them. This mini meal is surprisingly tasty. I'll keep it in mind for future simple breakfasts or below 250kcal challenges.

We've had some scorching afternoons; during these times, I avoid meat as much as possible. Instead, I bought smoked salmon to enjoy with cold noodles and chilled blanched vegetables. This combo is actually pretty tasty; I use somen but soba and dao xiao mian (knife cut noodles) will also work. For blanched veggies, I usually like golden mushrooms, hei mu er (wood ear mushrooms), choy sum, Nappa cabbage and bak choy. On lazy days, drained canned corn, straw mushrooms and green beans will do. Besides smoked salmon, tau kwa (firm tofu) is also a good protein alternative. Some people love their summer BBQs and power to them. I like chilled or lighter meals to combat the searing heat.

On return to office days, chilled meals are hard to find during lunch. So I have cai fan salads when the weather is extremely warm. Tofu and eggs are my protein choices and vegetables are rotated to derive maximum nutrition. Celery and cauliflower 1 day, choy sum and Chinese spinach the next, these delicious fibre bombs are easy to incorporate into daily meals. As I celebrate over 1 year of not stepping into any fastfood joints, I must express gratitude to our hawkers for making veggies taste incredible at relatively affordable prices. These meals cost $4 each; good luck finding salads sold at cafes and restaurants at even close to this price!

Times are tough. Food prices remain higher than they were pre-covid. We have 2 idiotic wars on Biden's watch. Although Palestinians are suffering tremendously as a result of this genocidal war, their resilience and ability to find little joys in life are inspiring. I'll continue to pray for them and for peace. Stay strong Gaza, thank you for inspiring me. 下次见!

[crystal-in-nagasaki]

another mini kyushu road trip

At the end of November, my best friend Alyssa came all the way from Michigan to visit me in Japan and we had another small Kyushu road trip together over about 5 days. Alyssa and I first met on our study abroad in Hikone in 2018, so she is also very interested in and knowledgeable of Japan. It was really fun getting to show her around my home in Japan, since like me she had not seen much of it during her previous stays in Japan.

On the first day, I brought her to Mt. Unzen to see the ropeway and the foot onsen in Obama, both of which I covered in this post previously. Unfortunately this day was incredibly cloudy, so it was sad and damp at the top of the mountain, and you couldn't really see anything. But it did give an interesting and mystical atmosphere.

At a small souvenir shop near the parking lot, we looked around at some souvenirs and I saw on a sign that they were selling zenzai, a warm and comforting treat in the colder months, so I decided to get some. Zenzai is like a sweet and hot red bean soup, often with mochi in it. It's delicious, and was a perfect respite from the damp cold of the mountain.

After exploring the charms of Unzen and the Shimabara peninsula, we took my car across to Kumamoto on the ferry, where we stayed overnight in a hotel.

The next morning, we visited Suizenji Park in Kumamoto city. This is a tsukiyama garden, meaning it was created by making artificial hills to emulate mountain imagery in the garden. By making raised hills and ponds, miniature models of full landscapes resembling mountains and lakes are created. According to Suizenji's Wikipedia page, the largest hill in Suizenji was created to be a representation of Mt. Fuji. The garden was created by Lord Hosokawa Tadatoshi in 1636 as a tea retreat, because the park is located on a spring with fresh and pure water that he believed was perfect for making tea.

As we walked through the garden, we enjoyed seeing a shrine, koi ponds, and the Japanese maple trees, an iconic symbol of fall in Japan. It was very beautiful and unique, and I could see why it attracts many visitors in Kumamoto.

On our way out of the park, we stopped at a food stand on a small shopping street selling ikinari dango, a famous Kumamoto dessert. It's made by encasing red bean paste and steamed sweet potato in dough. The word ikinari means "sudden" in Japanese, and this food became popularized because it was quick and easy to make when guests showed up at your house unexpectedly and you needed to prepare something for them on short notice. Now it's a beloved snack in Kumamoto, which is known for having particularly tasty sweet potatoes. I love sweet adzuki beans and Japanese sweet potatoes, so I thought it was very delicious!

After this, Alyssa and I headed north to see Mt. Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan. I've visited it several times before and wrote about it on this blog, but this was the first time that I was able to visit the actual caldera, because it's often closed due to volcanic activity. At the top, you can look down into the huge caldera and see the smoke pouring out, and there's a large area where you can walk around the whole thing. It was very big, and it's hard to really get a sense of the size from pictures. It was also very cold up there. Alyssa cracked me up because she said, "if it's a volcano, then why is it so cold??" But if the volcano were emanating enough heat to warm us up, we probably wouldn't want to be up there anyway, haha.

After this, we drove back down the mountain on the other side on our way to Oita prefecture, which I visited back in the summer of 2022 in this post. Alyssa had booked us a room in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, complete with hot springs access and a full breakfast. The ryokan was in the middle of nowhere, with not even a convenience store for an hour in either direction. We weren't expecting that level of seclusion, but it was very peaceful after spending the previous day in the bustle of Kumamoto city.

The ryokan gave us some comfy pajamas to wear, so we donned them and had a quiet restful night in the hotel. We hadn't anticipated the lack of stores or restaurants--or anything really--so we ended up eating cup noodles in our room after having a long relaxing soak in the hot spring bath.

The next morning, we were served an extravagant breakfast, which is one of the many charms of a ryokan stay. The breakfast was prepared for us in a private tatami room and consisted of traditional foods like rice, miso soup, fish, pickled vegetables, fruit, fermented soybeans, and what seemed like maybe sukiyaki boiling on a small plate in front of us. We also enjoyed hot green tea with our meal. It was delicious, and quite a hefty portion of food. I felt truly spoiled, and we ate all of it happily (except the fermented soybeans, which we both left in the package. It seriously smells like dirty socks.) After breakfast, we had another morning dip in the hot springs bath to refresh ourselves for the day and headed out.

We drove another hour or two into Beppu, home of the Beppu Hells, which are the colorful and unique thermal baths which I talked about in my previous Oita post. At that time, I only got to see the Sea Hell and Blood Hell, but this time Alyssa and I got to visit all seven of the Oita Hells!

First we went to Umi Jigoku, Sea Hell, where the water was a startling bright blue color that boiled at 98 degrees Celsius (208 Fahrenheit). They boil eggs in a basket which is lowered into the water, which you can buy as a tasty snack in the souvenir shop.

Next, we went to the Oniishibozu Jigoku, meaning the Hell of a Monk's Head. This Hell is named this because of its circular grey bubbles, which look like the bald head of a monk. It looked really cool and made a relaxing noise, but the smell was...interesting.

After this, we stopped at a souvenir shop and got kabosu ice cream. Kabosu is a kind of lime-like citrus fruit that's a famous product of Oita prefecture. The ice cream had a nice mild fruity and refreshing flavor.

Next we visited Shiraike Jigoku, White Pond Hell, and Kamado Jigoku, Cooking Pot Hell. I didn't get any pictures of White Pond Hell, but it was similar to Sea Hell, with a milky light blue color. At Cooking Pot Hell, there were some quirky touristy things. There was a big statue of a demon over a cooking pot to enforce the hellish imagery.

They also had places where you could drink the hot spring water and inhale the steam to soothe your throat. I drank some of the water, and though it was safe to drink, it didn't taste that good. The steam did feel nice though.

After this we went to Oniyama Jigoku, Demon Mountain Hell, but again I didn't take any pictures, so I'll post an image I googled. This hell was really interesting because it was filled with crocodiles. Apparently the thermal temperatures are very good for breeding crocodiles year-round, so it became Japan's top spot for crocodile breeding. Not sure what they need crocodiles for, but it was cool to see them. According to this article posted in 2018, there were about 70 crocodiles in this hell. The crocodiles were incredibly still while we walked around to observe them, which was a little terrifying. I heard that they really spring into action during feeding time, but unfortunately we weren't able to witness it firsthand. Here's a picture I found online though!

From there we drove a bit further to the last two hells, the Chinoike Jigoku, Blood Pond Hell, and the Tatsumaki Jikgoku, Tornado Hell. The Blood Pond Hell is a huge red-colored spring which looks almost like blood. You can find pictures of it in my previous Beppu post.

The Tornado Hell is not a hot spring like the other hells, but a natural geyser. It erupts about every 30-40 minutes and the eruption lasts for six to ten minutes, which is shorter than most natural geysers according to this article. If uninhibited, the geyser could reach up to 30 meters high, but a block of concrete was placed above it to make the blast shorter to protect from injury and other damages it could cause. But the blast was still very powerful and enjoyable to watch.

With that, we finished seeing all of the seven hells on Beppu's walking tour. We next headed to a restaurant for lunch where we ordered toriten, a famous dish of Oita in which chicken is fried tempura-style. It's different from regular fried chicken because the batter is much lighter and less oily. It was really tasty!

After our satisfying meal in Oita, we got back into my car and headed north to the final stop of our mini Kyushu road trip, Fukuoka. Of course, I've been to Fukuoka many times now and have written a lot about it, but I'll share a few new experiences I had.

One of Fukuoka's unique charms are its yatai, street stalls. Each night, stalls selling ramen and other dishes set up a mini outdoor shop consisting of a small kitchen, counter, and stools. The heat from cooking the food and the help of outer curtains keeps the inside warm and provides a cozy and intimate atmosphere between the customers and staff. I had always heard about the yatai of Fukuoka, but with Alyssa I finally visited one for the first time. We drank beer and of course ordered Fukuoka's famous dish, tonkotsu ramen, made from a broth of stewed pork bones. The cook seemed a bit stressed at first when we sat down and seemed to almost turn us away until we assured him that we could understand Japanese. He chatted with us a bit, and it was really nice to build personal rapport with the person cooking our food.

At some point, some other people entered the stall and just ordered drinks and one appetizer, and I heard the cook ask them to order more food or they would have to make space for someone else. Since the yatai are so small and can sit so few people, it's encouraged for visitors to not loiter for too long and move quickly in and out once they've finished their food. I think this was the reason that the cook was hesitant about letting us sit down, because we're foreigners and may not understand this, and if we didn't understand Japanese, it would be difficult to communicate this. But luckily we convinced him of our competency and were able to enjoy the atmosphere of the food stall.

After finishing our delicious meal, we headed back to our hotel for the night for some sleep.

The next day was the finale of our small trip, since Alyssa had to hop on the bullet train and head to Tokyo for more solo adventures. Before I dropped her at the station, we visited Canal City, a famous mall in Fukuoka (which I showed in my first Fukuoka blog post.) We did some shopping and looking around, then went to a Kirby-themed cafe for lunch. Themed cafes are really popular in Japan and sometimes temporary ones pop up for various characters and pop culture. For example, I've been to the Pokemon cafe and Moomin cafe. I've seen cafes for various anime and other characters too.

The Kirby Cafe is a permanent cafe in Canal City, including a small gift shop with Kirby-themed goods at the front. Themed cafes are usually decorated to immerse yourself in the world of the cafe's theme, so the Kirby Cafe had various wall decorations of things from the video game series. And they always have themed foods, drinks, and desserts, which are beautifully presented. Alyssa ordered curry and I ordered some potato balls, which were plated to make it look like Kirby was sucking them into his mouth. It was really cute and delicious too!

With that, I said goodbye to Alyssa and dropped her off at Hakata station so that she could continue her adventures in Tokyo. I was so grateful to see her again after more than a year apart, and I really missed our BFF time. We ended up both catching a cold on this trip and it was a bit rough-going, but we still had a lot of fun together and got to catch up on our lives too. I'm glad to add more fun memories with my BFF to my memory bank, and I'm excited to see her again when I return home this summer :)

Thanks as always for reading, and please remember to cherish and appreciate your friends <3

[sithlich]

this is the kin call anon from last week! i am a little shy, but i'm happy to talk like this. thank you for your response last time. i will share some of my favorite recipes with you- i know that links don't work in anonymous asks, so i hope this workaround uh, works lol. bbcgoodfood (dot) com (slash) recipes (slash) roast-new-potatoes-radishes - always making this in summer. it's so, so good. simplyhomecooked (dot) com (slash) easy-hanami-dango-recipe - did you know that dango is like weirdly easy to make at home? i didn't until recently. you can make all different kinds with this recipe too. i also like making mochi, which is kind of similar. justonecookbook (dot) com (slash) oyakodon - i don't eat meat very often personally but this dish is so nice. i haven't been able to find any mitsuba where i live though. i really want to try it... i love cooking and baking haha. you should share some of your favorite recipes too, if you want to. i hope you're having a good week.

WAAA you must be such a talented cook! i definitely want to share these with my friend who cooks for us. I think hed love to help make the oyakodon. ive never eaten a radish before, gotta try that one too. mitsuba sounds very intriguing though, i can imagine a lot of things itd be good on! i wonder if i could grow some in my garden this year....

my very favorite food in the whole wide world is tiramisu. i have never used the same recipe twice since i only make it a couple times a year. but i find its a very difficult to ruin dessert. extremely rich but not overly sugary since its predominant flavors are smooth, cold cream, espresso and rum. which i also love, thats gotta be some of the best flavors something could be.

i moved into a new house last fall and im looking forward to the growing season. im planning on testing the soil ph, building a rain collection barrel stand (so that i can use it for watering the garden), and putting some big planters in my 3 seasons room. long term i want to get some chickens as well; my area is suburban and the back of our lot has a huge thicket so i think i could get away with building a coop. legally you can keep 3 hens without a permit! i want to hand raise them.

i have been doing more physical therapy and beginners yoga! and still trying to get a job. ive been pretty morose but starting to climb out of the well yknow. not a bad week at all. :-) sorry it took so long for me to write a response, i wanted to type it on my desktop instead of my tiny phone keyboard. Ce verimm' aròppo

[kavehsfoodlog]

we'll see how today goes, i'm having red meat that has a low fat percentage so hopefully it goes well.

food log below!!

breakfast:

•gf french toast (made with udi hot dog buns because that's my life now lol), 1 boiled egg, 1 red bean mochi with sesame seeds, 8oz cranberry/cherry juice

lunch:

•4oz stir-fried tofu + sugared soy sauce, 1c stir-fried green beans, 1tbsp korean chives, 2/3c konjac noodles, 8oz cranberry/cherry juice

dinner:

•4oz ground beef, 1c mashed potatoes + 1/2tbsp korean chives, 1/2c green beans

snacks:

•apple konjac jelly

•1/2 japanese yam (the purple ones)

korean chives are a variant of garlic chives and i stomach this variant the best, so i was delighted to find the mini ones in the market when i visited two days ago. they're a very safe seasoning for me :>

mostly today is testing 2 things: 1) whether i can handle the cranberry juice in a no added sugars form... i had a glass yesterday and was fine so i figured i'd try it again to see!! / and 2) if lower fat percentage makes red meat mors tolerable to me (understanding ofc that ground beef tends to do me in regardless, but still...)

hopefully tonight is peaceful for me lol

[blues824]

Happy Holidays! Could I have Housewardens + Jamil with a female s/o who cooks/bakes food for the holidays for them and their dorms? Thank you!

I'm so sorry that this took so long, Anon! I hope you had your fair share of happy holidays in the past few weeks!

Riddle Rosehearts

What you made: Strawberry tart with chocolate message over the top

It was a no-brainer that Riddle favored strawberry tarts over all other desserts, so you decided to add something that would definitely appeal to his sweet tooth. You had chosen to write a message upon the tart in chocolate.

The following day, you went to Heartslabyul and presented a neatly wrapped box to your boyfriend. The Housewarden had to admit that he wasn’t expecting a gift from you, but he was excited nonetheless. He carefully unwrapped the box to see a neatly packaged tart with a message in chocolate, saying Happy Holidays!

He then led you over to the table that he was previously sitting at and asked you to stay and share the dessert with him. It was silly to think one would eat a tart on their lonesome when they had such great company. He waited until you sat down to push your chair in. He cut the tart into two pieces, and you both had a wonderful time hanging out with each other.

Leona Kingscholar

What you made: Medium-rare 8 oz. steaks with mashed potatoes and collard greens

You knew how much Leona loved meat, but you also knew that he hated vegetables. So you invited him over for a low-key date. He was down, mainly because you agreed that you would cuddle with him under the stars as you both enjoyed a picnic with each other.

When Leona showed up in his pj’s along with a few blankets, he had to admit that you looked gorgeous, even though you were just wearing plaid pajama pants and a t-shirt. When you both sat down, he didn’t like how far away you were from him so he pulled you closer. Your knees were touching, and he got his serving (he even picked up some greens).

For the next few hours, you both just talked about whatever came to mind. Leona told you about how there was a legend in his homeland that said the stars were the great kings that passed years ago. He expected you to laugh, but you had fallen asleep. He took this time to admire you and how sweet you were for making sure he had a good meal.

Azul Ashengrotto

What you made: Fried chicken with green beans, sweet potatoes, and fried okra

Azul had invited you over to the Mostro Lounge for a private date in his office. He hadn’t been able to hang out with you all week and he missed you, so you thought it would be extra special to make him his favorite food. However, since you knew that Azul was worried about gaining weight, you paired the chicken with some healthier sides.

When the cecaelia sees you in the doorframe, he is so relieved. He walks over and presses a kiss on your cheek while he takes the food from your hands and places it on his desk. When he opens it, he is immediately hit with the wonderful smells.

He was trained to be a gentleman, so he had you sit down across from him at his desk and he even pushed in your chair for you. As you both served yourselves, you indulged in great conversations. Azul deems the fried chicken as the best he’s ever had. Maybe it’s because his girlfriend made it for him and therefore was made with your love. He’s been told that it makes food taste better.

Kalim Al-Asim

What you made: Mango mochi with coconut milk.

You were aware of Kalim’s taste for coconut, so you decided to make him a dessert that had elements of coconut in it. It ended up being a Japanese-tropical theme dessert in the end, but you were absolutely certain that your boyfriend was going to love it.

The excitement on his face as he opened Scarabia’s door to find you with a container of food. He trusted you with his life, and that meant you were able to make him some food without him feeling like he was in danger of being poisoned. He led you to the lounge where he helped you to the ground. He sat next to you and opened the container.

He had to admit that this was one of the best desserts he has ever had. The mango and coconut paired nicely with each other. You held up a mochi to his mouth and he ate it out of your hand. Before you had the chance to bring your hand back down, he quickly swallowed the mochi and pressed a kiss to the palm and gave you a beaming smile.

Jamil Viper

What you made: Thai chicken coconut curry 

You both decided that since Jamil wouldn’t be able to have time to hang out with you by yourselves, it was best for you to join him in making dinner for his dorm. Curry was chosen to be the main course, and so you rolled up your sleeves and started making it.

You both had fun cooking with each other. It was one of your favorite pastimes, and it made Jamil’s chore seem more tolerable. You were a great team, and you operated as though you could read each other’s minds. It was truly a magnificent sight.

As you were finishing setting up the table, Jamil quietly walked up behind you and placed his hands on your hips while burying his face in the crook of your neck. His breath tickled you, but you leaned back into his arms. He whispered a small thank you, and you just stood there for a bit until it was time to serve dinner.

Vil Schoenheit 

What you make: A strawberry-banana smoothie with rutabaga vegetable shakshuka

Vil likes to eat healthy, so you decided that you should make him breakfast so he doesn’t always have to drink the smoothies he makes every single morning. You texted him the night before and told him that you were making him food for him in the morning so that he wouldn’t make anything.

He admitted to himself that he was very excited to see what you would make. He was certain you knew his food preferences, and he knew about your talents in the culinary arts. He is placing a lot of trust in you since breakfast is the most important meal of his day. You gently woke him up, and it was a waking up he welcomed happily.

He thought the food was heavenly, it was a nice change of pace rather than having another smoothie by itself. He was happy to hear that all the ingredients were clean and healthy, and he considers taking you up on your offer about giving him some recipes he could try. Before you left, he made sure to place a gentle kiss on your temple before walking you to the door.

Idia Shroud

What you make: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Your lovely boyfriend had a sweet tooth himself, so you thought that you would treat him to some cookies. Since the holidays were nearing, you thought it was fitting to incorporate some candy canes into the treat. That’s how you came up with the idea.

The next afternoon, when classes were out of session, you brought the container of cookies over to Ignihyde. Idia opened the door and kind of pulled you inside. At this point, he had gotten very comfortable around you and was slowly growing accustomed to physical touch. He looked at the cookies and he was touched that you would go out of your way to do something like this for him.

You reached in, grabbed a cookie, and brought it to Idia’s mouth. The ends of his hair went bright pink as he leaned forward and took a bite out of the baked good. He treasured soft moments like these more than you would ever know.

Malleus Draconia

What you made: Peppermint bark ice cream

Over the course of your relationship Malleus has given you so much, such as the heart of his dragon hoard. You decided that since they didn’t have the best chef in Diasomnia, you would repay a small ounce of his generosity by making him his favorite frozen treat.

The dragon fae was super excited when he saw you at the front door of his dorm, and you seemed to have a basket in your hand. After gently taking it from you when you entered, he set it on the table before going to wrap you in a hug. You then took his hand and led him to the basket, and took out the preserved container of ice cream.

The expression on his face made you think of a golden retriever getting a treat. As he dives in (don’t worry, you get a serving as well), you explain the intention behind it. He stops eating and tells you with a straight face that he gave you the emerald because he saw you as his mate and that it was basic dragon culture to give their lover the heart of their hoard. You blushed so freaking hard.

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some general s62 (+kakucho) headcanons for the soul

➼ Outside of gang matters, Ran is actually really nice to the average person! Most of all, he’s a great listener. He’s that person who holds eye contact, nods along, reacts accordingly to whatever you’re telling him, and always knows what to say. You always feel that he gets you. The things you say affect him. He cares. Since he’s a gang member and people tend to be wary of him, he adjusts his way of speaking and body language to make them feel more comfortable with him.

➼ After discovering his heritage, Izana sought the Filipino community in Tokyo. A group of Filipino moms and titas found him and they would dote on him whenever he would visit. They would feed him, call him handsome, teach him Tagalog, and tell him all about the Philippines. They’ve tried helping him find his mother, but he didn’t really have enough information on her. They wanted to adopt him but Izana was already getting into crime and gang business at the time. He turned down the offer and never returned. They still wonder where he went. 

➼ Shion reacts to women the same way as Hakkai. Now, this guy talks big. He brags about getting all these girls to the others (they just don’t believe a word of it). In reality, he’s hopeless. All the stories are exaggerated or just straight-up fake. Sure, he’s got the looks and the bad boy image and some people like that, but he’s about as charming as an unwashed potato. They just end up thinking he’s weird or creepy (and let’s be real, being a delinquent further lowers his chances.) Usually, he ends up saying something embarrassing. Sometimes, he just freezes. So yes, basically, the way Shion Madarame fares in flghting is the same way he fares in the flirting game. 

➼ Mochi’s weak for cute things. He might be this big brutish villain in the manga, but please also think of Mochi being the most gentle with kittens, puppies, and babies. Out of S62, he might just be the best with kids. Despite being a big scary delinquent, Moms in his neighborhood would have no problems entrusting their kids to Mochi. He makes them laugh, buys them lollipops, and carries them on his shoulders. Very big bro/dad material. He wouldn’t really tell anyone, but he has entertained the idea of having his own family someday. But with the life he leads, he understands–no, knows that he might not have it at all.

➼ Rindo went through this phase of only consuming the most obscure, unheard of media he could possibly find. (”I’m not like other delinquents”) It was something he took pride in. At age 14/15, he was at that phase in life where he wanted to reject anything mainstream. Probably looked down on people for not having heard of this one arthouse indie film he brought up. He never shared his interests with others either. Tried so hard not to like anything his brother liked as well (for a time, because their tastes grew to be pretty similar). He’s long grown out of it, but Ran would sometimes bring it up to make Rindo cringe. 

➼ The “dad” of the gang is definitely Mucho. He’s always the one to remind others not to get too reckless or show off too much. “Less flashy displays, more fighting” (looking at you, Haitani brothers). He looks after everyone’s health too, telling them to eat healthy, drink water, and get enough sleep like a mother would. When the others are dealing with personal struggles, they can also count on him for sound advice. [S62 going to Mucho for advice, arranged from most to least frequent: Kakucho, Mochi, Shion, Ran, Rindou, Izana.] Kakucho and Mochi would ask for advice. Shion would never admit that he needs help but Mucho would know he needs it. Ran and Rindou would go to each other first, but would sometimes go to Mucho too. Izana only ever asked once. 

➼ Kakucho is a reader. He used to read whatever he could get his hands on back at the orphanage—usually children’s books and newspapers. As he got older, he found a hobby in collecting secondhand books. He prefers realism over fantasy, though he has a soft spot for fantasy stories with kingdoms, knights and kings. Overall, he’s not very picky about what he reads. A book would have to be outrageously bad for him to drop it. Everyone who knows him well enough is aware of this interest, but something he won’t tell others about is his love for poetry. So you know, just a secret between us—I think he writes some of his own in his free time.