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Managed to catch the live airing of Episode 91 of Go Rush
Despite the lag (which to my knowledge, was happening to everyone, at least on this website, and was no fault of anyone) and knowing next to no Japanese, I do feel like I've gotten the basic gist of the episode?
I'm obviously not going to review it until it's subtitled but I can say what I did get from the episode.
Also, no, I'm probably not going to keep up with the live airings from now on, at least not every time. I only did it this week (and probably next week) because I wasn't sure when I would next be able to see the episode. For normal episodes like this, I do prefer to just wait for it to be subtitled so I can fully know what's going on.
SPOILERS BELOW
-The others know the Velgearians are fated to die now (guessing Yudias told them what Kuaidul said).
-Yuhi especially is extremely adamant about finding a way to help them. Poor kid. He and the others also called Yudias their "nakama" or "best friend" at one point which I thought was really sweet.
-Even fortunetellers can't see the Velgearians' future (I recognised the word 'mirai' as future being brought up repeatedly in these conversations so I'm guessing this is what was asked/said)
-Dudi Nishaw's people are dying and he doesn't know why. Given the reactions of the characters, Kuaidul's dying message (which was also brought up multiple times), and the animation of this part:
I'm pretty certain that's what they were saying, even if I don't have a key word to confirm it like I did with the 'future' thing.
The ending conversation I am very confused on admittedly but if I had to guess from my Yugioh knowledge, and the repeated mention of rush duels, my guess is they're saying something like "There's always a way to come back in a rush duel so the same must be true for the Velgearians." or "You're connected to rush duels so rush duels must have the solution." or... something like that. I don't know, I'll admit the frequent mention of rush duels out of nowhere after such a serious conversation about many Velgearians mysteriously dying confused me quite a bit.
I'm also not going to guess what's going on with Rovian. I... just can't remember anything that happened in the second arc that this is clearly calling back to. That should change soon as I rewatch it but for all I know, Rovian and the hat had a conversation ranging anywhere from "I had a nice cup of tea today" to "I'm going to fucking betray everyone."
This episode overall, based on the tone and animation and what little I got or guessed from the dialogue, did not feel like a shitpost episode, as some of the other arc starters did. This felt pretty serious despite the weird parts, which I am grateful for. I mentioned in my post about this episodes' synopsis that it would have serious tonal issues but that doesn't seem to be the case. I like that they're instantly trying to solve this. I like that it's the focus of this next arc and am curious to see where it goes.
So... yes. I am keeping up with Go Rush again. I said after Kuaidul's death it would be too painful for me to continue (that happened on Christmas Eve in my defence, all sorts of emotions were running high) but I think the double week break between episode airings, as well as the fact that Entame is taking a break as well, gave me enough time to recover and regain my love for Go Rush. Well... my love of things in Go Rush that weren't my love for Kuaidul. That never faltered.
I'll give this episode a more proper review in a couple weeks or so when it's subtitled as knowing the 'gist' of an episode isn't enough to critique it. From what little I did gather though, I liked it and it made me want to see more, which is all it needed to do.
#yugioh go rush spoilers#go rush spoilers#go rush episode reviews#my opinion really didn't change on this one when I saw it subbed#I just got more context is all
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Those F*cking Polaroids
So, I saw Dinner in America recently and I don't know what just happened but it occurred to me to do this.
If you saw the movie you'll understand and if you didn't see it it doesn't really matter and its not really necessary bcs only part of it is based on the movie.
English it's not much frist language, pls sorry for any kind of error.
The Riddler/Edward Nashton x obsessive! gn! reader
Summary: Reader meets Riddler while browsing the Internet and becomes obsessed with him and his plan to unmask the city, and... Maybe send some curious Polaroids after hacking his address.
Warnings/tags: Obsessive behavior, address hacking, a bit of humiliation kink (reader), tall reader (like 2 o 3 cm more than Ed) , weird reader, creepy reader, obsessive reader, a little bit of dom! Reader Sub! Eddie, Eddie is weird too, prob autistic reader(?) and I so sorry but this si so Out of Character Eddie (idk how to write him I'm sorry ๐ญ), I feel like this is kinda boring so uhm at least the beginning es very boring but um it's very long too i think soo Im sorry idk, we need more insane reader
I met The Riddler when I saw a video of him on some strange Internet page that I was on, it was one of his first posts and the beginning of his...career. At first I was just curious about what he wanted to do, we both had a lot in common about what we thought of the city, both of us were abandoned and discarded by those who claimed to take care of us, to look out of us, to give us a better life. Over time I started to see him more, I made an account and saw him on his page, sometimes, very rarely, I would comment on my opinion about what he said, and he really seemed to notice me.
I can't really say when I started to obsess about him, I guess from first moment that I saw him, something happened to me and that's why I kept seeing him.
I felt something, I felt something, I felt something when I saw him, and I think that's what led me to... Take this further. I didn't feel much, not because I was insensitive, I could feel, but nothing was really that exciting or interesting to capture my attention enough to make me feel anything. I work in a coffee shop, it's small, but sometimes fun things happen with customers, but not enough to keep me amused or not bored for the rest of the day, but there's one customer in particular, who comes almost every day, asks for a cappuccino, a pumpkin pie and sits for hours with a notebook to write. Sometimes I keep looking at him longer than necessary, it's interesting to know what might be going through his head, or what things he'll be writing about.
I was sitting watching the news on the small TV in the cafeteria, it was just me and the usual customer, he was, as always, writing things in his notebook. They were talking something about the Mitchell boy, a guy running for mayor of the Gothic City, just like everyone making empty promises, talking shit and more shit.
"This is crap, he should kill himself quickly and then maybe there will be a real change in this fucking cityโ I whispered thinking that no one would hear me, I took the remote control and was going to change the channel, but a voice stopped me โwait, I want to listenโ it was lucky that there was no more noise than the TV and a few cars passing outside, otherwise I wouldn't have heard the low voice that spoke. I turned to look at him and left the control at the inn โdo you support that shit?โ I asked him, he looked at me for a few seconds and shook his head โno, of course not, he should kill himself for real changeโ I looked at him for a few seconds, and without saying anything I gave him a small smile. We didn't talk again after that, a new customer arrived and the old one left, I kept my eye on him as he left, and I could see how he sent me one last look and continued on his way.
After work I returned home and prepared for what was coming, today The Riddler (as we called it) would be live at night and I wanted to see it, but I had some things planned to do first. I studied programming for two or three years, I didn't finish my degree thanks to my lack of money and motivation, but I learned enough things to be able to do what I was going to do. Some would call me immoral, sick, or maybe call me a crazy and obsessed freak, but I wasn't interested right now, it never did. I took my computer and started, went to his page and copied the link, continued to go to other forums, writing codes and finally after a good hour I was able to locate his address (or at least that of his computer), I must say that he was quite protected, it cost more than other times, but I succeeded. I smiled when I saw the small bright spot on the screen, which indicated the exact place where his (I assume) house was right now, I didn't plan to know his identity, of course, I wanted to know who he was, but my plans were different.
I put on my clothes, exactly like his, and waited for the live show to start. I took my Instant Camera and left it aside from the computer. As I listened to his voice I could feel my body starting to warm up, I twisted myself a little in my chair and kept looking at him. After 10 minutes, i was hot enough and I started. I lowered my hand and put it under my pants and underwear, let out a sigh and tilted my head back, continued stroking, rubbing and I felt my climax approach, I accelerated my movements and with my free hand I took the camera and took a photo at the time of my ejaculation, waited for the photo to come out and throw it aside, I took my shiny hand out with my cum and took another photo of it, making sure that it could see the computer with the live one.
As the live went on, my breathing calmed down and I smiled excitedly. I could still feel my face warm because of the blush and the moisture of the sweat on my body โthis is for you, Riddler...โ I thought as I watched the screen. At the end of the live, he said goodbye to everyone and I closed my computer, took a notebook and wrote the Letter I had planned to send him along with the Polaroids
๐๐ข๐บ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ช๐ด ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ช๐ณ๐ฅ, ๐ฎ๐ข๐บ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ช๐ด ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต
๐ ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ญ๐บ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ถ๐ญ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ง๐ช๐ณ๐ด๐ต ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ.
๐ ๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ช๐ด ๐ค๐ณ๐ข๐ป๐บ, ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ต ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฏ'๐ต ๐ค๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ.
๐ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ถ๐ญ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ,
๐ฃ๐ถ๐ต ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฏ'๐ต ๐ธ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฏ,
๐ด๐ฐ ๐ ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ.
๐๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ด๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฏ'๐ต ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ญ๐ช๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด,
๐๐ฆ๐ค๐ข๐ถ๐ด๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ช๐ด ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ญ๐บ ๐ธ๐ข๐บ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ธ.
๐๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ข๐บ ๐ธ๐ฆ'๐ญ๐ญ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ต ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ค๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ'๐ญ๐ญ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ช๐ต ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฑ๐ข๐ช๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ง๐ง.
๐ ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ธ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ด ๐ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ธ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ค๐ช๐ต๐บ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ฏ๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฌ.
I kept the Letter together with the Polaroids in a dark green envelope, closed it and saved it for sending tomorrow.
This became part of my routine for months, I wrote him letters, sometimes poems, other times I told him about my day and other times I told him my ideas and plans that he could use to unmask the city. Watching one of his lives, I could notice at one point that he had some Polaroids stuck on the wall, they weren't noticeable enough, but I noticed them.
In those months, I began to talk more with the customer who frequented the cafeteria, his name was Edward, I was never good with names, but I could remember his. We were quite similar, and even if neither of us really talked about their private life or past, I could tell that we had common opinions and other similar tastes, such as music. We were both part of a religious choir, my family was extremely religious and they put me in a church choir, which I left one day, the day I escaped from them. Edward loves riddles and all that kind of thing, he's really good with numbers too, riddles stressed me out, but numbers and calculations always helped me, as did technology. Edward was intelligent, he knew a lot about a lot of things, I didn't, but I liked to hear him ramble and digress about everything he wanted, I liked to hear him and feel that he could teach me, or easily humiliate me in anything he wanted, I studied programming and yet he seemed much wiser on that subject than me
Over time, I started to have some new feelings, feelings for Edward, at first I thought they were friendly, for being my first friend in years i was just excited, but I noticed things, I started to notice too many things in him, and I couldn't help but want to be with him, not as a friend. One day when I asked him for his number, I picked up his phone and quickly installed software and connected it to mine, it had his location and I could see everything he was doing on it, and although I know that there's no justification, I thought โit's to protect him, it's quite naive...โ or so I thought. I didn't spend all my time seeing what I was doing or if I was talking to someone (which I didn't really do, I didn't talk to anyone but me)
After work I used to follow him, a part of me couldn't really get to his house, but I always saw him, constantly. I was so enthralled with him, too much, that it started to become painful. Edward, My Edward, was too much for me, everything I felt for him. I started compare him with him, with the Riddler, and I realized things that maybe I shouldn't have done. Looking at his address, I finally noticed his house was in the exact place where the Riddler lived, but it couldn't be him right? Even so, he couldn't know him either, he told me he lived alone, and I know he didn't lie to me.
While I was still with Edward, I continued to fall in, his way of talking, of thinking, of moving, his way of living with others, his hair, his eyes, his lips, his glasses. Everything about him had me trapped, entangled in him, and I didn't want to leave. Obviously, I hadn't forgotten Riddler, but he was different, I couldn't see him or feel like Edward, yet I kept sending him letters and photos, I was still his faithful follower.
I needed to know, I needed to know if what I knew was true, if all these months of research and incredible stupidity had worked, and in fact, Edward is The Riddler.
I warned at work that I was sick so I wasn't, I knew that Edward was at work and that, if my theory was correct, no one would be home. I went up the emergency stairs and saw his apartment, it had white curtains and the window opened easily, I suppose that when we are together I could fix it to make it safer, any freak could come in and do who knows what things. I could see when I was already inside, a large mural with everything related to Batman, the Waynes and Gotham City, I had a small computer in the inn and it was all quite messy and dirty, and full of papers and notebooks. I heard the jingle of the cage that was on the other side of the room and I saw that there were some rats inside, very good Edward, I won't judge your hobbies but I really wouldn't like to live with rats. I saw what the bathroom was like and it was quite dirty, it had empty pill bottles and in the corner there were some dirty clothes. Whether I took a shirt or not is not important. Finally I ventured to what would be his room, and even though his whole apartment was shouting The Riddler at me, I needed one last confirmation, being someone's most private room, I assumed that if Edward really was who I thought he was, everything should be there. I opened the door slowly and the first thing I saw was the large green fabric with the question mark in the middle characteristic of Riddler's fund of his lives, my breath was cut short for a moment and I felt as if I could ejaculate right now. It was him, Edward was, Edward is, the Riddler.
Then I saw them, I saw all of them, the Polaroids, the photos that I sent him together with the letters, each and every one of them in a space on the wall, attached to one side of his bed, there were some separate ones, marked as Favorites, he kept them, he stuck them, he really had me on his wall without even knowing that it was me.
I stayed for at least fifteen more minutes in his room, until I decided it was time to go, not before leaving a small hidden camera, just in case. That same night I couldn't sleep, after watching Riddler's live and knowing who he really was behind that beautiful mask, it could be said that I enjoyed masturbating too much watching him, the Letter was quite intense, demonstrating my devotion and love for him like never before. The next day I was still quite shocked but I knew how to hide it, until Edward, the Riddler, My Edward arrived... When I saw him I became more nervous than I usually would, not out of fear, no, of course not, I was ecstatic, my face burned just thinking about him and having it in front of me it felt as if I had just opened an oven and all the heat would come from it. โHello Edward, the-the usual?โ I asked him, feeling how my voice trembled very slightly โyes, thank youโ He told me and sat in the inn in front of me. While I was preparing his coffee and taking out the piece of pumpkin pie I could feel his gaze on my back, burning and burning so exquisitely, I loved to feel his attention on me even though I was almost always the one who had his attention on him all the time, not because he wouldn't pay attention to me, but mostly I let him talk, and I contributed everything I could, but I loved listening to him too much to interrupt him. โHere, your coffee and your pie, it goes around the house, you don't need to pay anythingโ I said as I handed him his coffee, Edward looked at me surprised โwhat? -No, it's not necessary..!โ ireplied, My Edward is so thoughtful. โDon't worry Eddie, nobody here cares too muchโ I tell him and let out a giggle, I look at his eyes and notice that he relaxes, smiles and thanks me, proceeding to drink his coffee and eat his pie.
โEdd, would you like to come to my house today?โ I asked her suddenly, seeing the surprise in her eyes, I could see her plump cheeks turning red and I smiled internally when I saw her reaction โyou-your house? - I-i don't wanna bother you" he said "you could never bother me Edd, all these months and you don't know it?"
โSorry, yes, but Uhm.. I have - I have some things to do and I really don't think I can go, I'm sorryโ I could notice the nervousness in his voice which made me smile and want to play with him a little more "Come on, they can wait a dayโ I could see how he frowns and tried to disguise his surprise โwhat-what? Th-they what?โ
"The work, silly. That's why you have to go home right? I know your type of job and they always leave a lot to do even after you finish everythingโ I could see how he visibly relaxed and the tension was leaving his body. โYes, I suppose it can wait a little...โ he smiled shyly at me. I told him to wait for me for a while since my work ended at 7 (what was in about fifteen minutes)
We walked for about twenty minutes until I reached the door of my apartment, โyou know Edward, I've wanted to tell you some things for quite some time, I want toโ I start talking as I open the door of my house โI did my homework and I was really surprised by the result, you know?โ I let out a laugh, i still don't look at him as I entered the corridor and I locked the door โjust in case, there have been some robberies around hereโ I say calmly, he looked at me confused just a few steps away from me. I looked back at him and finally dropped the โI know who you are, I know you're the Riddlerโ bomb.
โWho are you?โ He seriously asks me โdon't worry Eddieโ I smile mockingly โI won't do anything to you, nothing you don't want at leastโ Edward takes only two steps towards me but immediately retreats as I approach him โdon't even try anything Eddie, it's my house, I know it better than anyoneโ I walk slowly to him seeing how he goes back to girls with the wall next to the door that leads to the living room. Being close enough to feel his breath on my face, I start talking, โyou know, I dreamt about this more times than I should, but before it wasn't you, well, it was you, but I didn't know it. Fantasize about the Riddler more times than you have done about destroying the city and its corruption. Later, I met you, we start talking and I could obsess with someone with a real face and name, but then... They were never two people were they? Just two personalities, Edward and Riddlerโ as I spoke I could feel like all their attention was on me, our eyes never disconnected until I approached him and whispered softly in his ear โbut between us, we both know what the real one is, right?โ I returned to his eyes, and for the first time it was me who kept talking, all too excited confessing to him. I took his shoulders and guided him to the door next to him, turned him around and made sure that his back would rest on me and let his eyes see all of my room, where everything related to Riddler and Eddie was, each of the points I connected and some photos I took without him noticed it โafter a quick visit to your dirty apartment, I was able to confirm every single thing you see there, the Riddler was, in fact, my Edwardโ I squeeze his shoulders, and my voice breaks slightly thanks to my head, supporting my head on his shoulder and looking at him sideways, seeing his reaction to everything, I smile more broadly, I could confidently say that It's going to hurts my cheeks if I went on like this more time. โYou, little mouse, were the cause of my obsession for months, and not only the Riddler, but also like Edward and, I swear, finding out that they were always just you, everything increased at least a hundred times moreโ I walked up to him, now looking at me again โEdward, Edward Nashtonโ I put my hands on his blushed cheeks โeverything you see there is for you, And more, all the insane things I've done since I met you I did them for and for you, I am completely yours from the moment I found you, and oh God, seeing how you kept and pasted those Polaroids that I sent you was like getting to heaven, seeing that you really saw me without even knowing who I was makes me squirm in my bed like a teenager in love. You didn't know it and you already missed meโ
Eddie put his hands on my hands that supported his cheeks, and spoke for the first time in minutes โit was always you, the one with the Polaroids..? Were you always the one who wrote all those letters to me? For Riddler?โ she asked softly looking into my eyes โof course it was me, of course it was always me, Eddieโ I smiled at him big time. "You don't- you don't know how those Polaroids affected me, what they did to me... You don't know how much those Polaroids worked on me...โ the intensity in his gaze could cross walls if he could, but in me it only pierced my heart โoh Eddie-โ without being able to finish, I felt like Edward kissed me intensely, melting at his touch I let myself go, I felt his teeth hitting mine thanks to the hardness of the kiss, his tongue entered my mouth and with pleasure I let him do what he wanted with me, his hands came down from mine to my waist and they hugged me tightly, I let out a moan through the feeling, his mouth and mine, his lips and the Mine, his tongue and mine are twisting, Edward let out a moan when he felt my pelvis hit his, being able to feel his growing bulge in his pants.
I took his hands and slowly raised them up my body until I left them on my shoulders hugging them, instead I lowered mine and tucked them under his jacket and t-shirt, feeling their quality leather. I slowly went up and down my hands all over his torso, squeezing his skin on my hands, feeling like Eddie let out small gasps in the kiss.
After a hot session of kissing and touching as a result of an intense declaration of my love for him, we were lying on my bed, staring intently at each other without saying anything, too busy keeping every detail about each other to talk. โEdwardโ I call him in a whisper, getting a โhum?โ on his part โthis isn't a dream, is it?โ I asked him, โif this is a dream, I wish I would never wake upโ and he answered.
Hello! This is the first fic that I will publish here on Tumblr, I don't know if I make it constant but if you like the way I write (which I doubt because I myself feel that it is quite bad, especially since it's not in my language)
I feel like the ending goes by very quickly, I'm sorry it's 1am and ik tired, and I'm also sorry for the very likely OOC! Edward, I'm not very good at capturing the essence of a character already created unless I created it hehrjee I'm sorry
Even with all that, I hope that if you finished it and it didn't bored you, you liked it and you can make any suggestions and/or corrections to me, I don't know if I'm taking request or something, but you can still send them to me and I'll see if I could do them:)
#edward nygma#edward nashton x reader#the riddler#riddler 2022#dano riddler#paul dano#the batman 2022#yandere edward nashton#x reader#edward nashton#obssesive#obsessive love#obsessive behavior#no use of y/n#gn reader
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Insatiable Fiesta and Carol; or an Example of (too) Real Transphobia in Fiction
[First seen on my Twitter.com but I don't trust it anymore so reposting here]
TW: transphobia and sexual harassment
For me, the failures of the trans representation in the story stem from the fact that Aisno chose being trans as one of their sub-conflicts.
Insatiable Fiesta is one of those events where you interact with a lot of people and see several people that are affected by the situation/Sinner (think Sloane street for another example).
Ryanโs fear, the bloggerโs performative veganism, the waiterโs Syndicate background, etc. etc. are all small stories of people being imperfect and getting severely punished for it. And the story makes us sympathize with these random people who have fears and worries that are suddenly put on display and denounced as sins worthy of essentially death.
Carol is no exception, but she is unique among them. Not only because sheโs actually quite honorable even before shit goes down but also because her judgement is even more egregious: everyone else hides who they are, Carol is punished for being who she is.
Being transgender has so many aspects and facets and story possibilities that a lot of us who want to see good representation will scrutinize these stories and discuss when they do well and how they fall short.
And for me, the storyโs main stumbling point is in how it doesnโt really protect or advocate for its trans character. Itโs disgustingly realistic how they weaponized Miss against Carol and how McGrath AND Cabernet make snide comments about her.
And letโs not forget that she was outed by some creep who was stalking the womenโs bathroom in such a way that he saw her genitals. Itโs fucked up that the peeping tom wasnโt punished on-screen but that is a point in favor of how realistically the transphobia was written in the event; that in the effort to out and demonize trans people, lots of creeps feel empowered to violate womenโs spaces.
The biggest point against the story is that the narration misgenders Carol during her "elimination". That sort of choice on some level legitimizes calling Carol a man which is frankly, shit. Such a simple letter can really change things.
On the topic of Carol and Macchiato's interaction at the end, This moment with Carol was satisfying to me in that after all the shit others gave her, Carol found someone who complimented her even after shouting that she was a man in a dress. Now, would I have been happier if Macchiato affirmed Carol's gender a bit more definitively? Yes, definitely. But in terms of the 3 line resolutions that are usually given to these side conflicts, this gets a passing score from me.
I guess my personal preferences make me less concerned by the fact that none of the transphobes got directly punished because I prefer stories that maximize positive relationships. Like, I donโt care for the opinions of transphobes and Iโm certainly not in the mood to see more people getting hurt/punished after that terror of a party.
It goes back to how there are so many ways to write queer media. Seeing someone deny herself after McGrath's nonsense is an interesting narrative and it's just disappointing that Aisno didn't follow through on this in several minor yet noticeable ways
Thank you very much for reaching the end of this rambling :)
I do want to analyze more PtN stories in the future and I do hope Aisno steps up and advocates for gender and trans issues more strongly in the future
BTW: required reading
#path to nowhere#story analysis#Insatiable Fiesta#transgender#first seen on Twitter#i wish i took more relevant pictures
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L.E.S.
pairing: Jakexfem!MC
summary: It was supposed to be a normal night in Aurora, but too many drinks, an argument, jealousy and lust changed everything.
warnings: sexual content, light sub!Jake, dom!MC, very possessive MC, lot of cursing
words: 4k
author's note: i don't like it very much, share your opinion in the comment๐ i was inspired to write by the song les childish gambino, hence the title. enjoy reading!
After many months of continuous and exhausting fight for Jake's freedom, we finally succeeded. Of course, it wasn't perfect, it's rather normal, I knew perfectly well that life with him would not be stable or normal, but I was happy. After many days of destructive storm, there was a clearing up and a few rays of warm sun. We saw a light at the end of our road that I traveled with him. Hand in hand.
Jake agreed to a deal with the FBI. He was one of the best hackers in the world, and they needed someone like him. Especially now that they were chasing a gang of cybercriminals who were also human traffickers. Jake only because of me, for which I was eternally grateful. Finally, I could go to sleep normally and not be afraid if he was still alive or had already been captured and killed for stealing state secrets.
Well, it was even better. We moved in together in Duskwood a few days ago so Jake could catch up with his sisters. I wasn't against it either - after all, I had new friends here. Jessy, Dan, and Lilly have become more important to me than I thought they would become. Hannah and I were just getting to know each other, but I saw a mirror image of Jake in her. They were both rather quiet in the crowd, and it's only when you get to know them better that you see their funny and sociable side. Thomas and Cleo remained a walking mystery to me. During the Hannah investigation, I noticed how Cleo behaved around Thomas. She was always by his side, always wanted to accompany him, always gave him a sweet smile whenever needed. It was quite suspicious, especially since after finding Hannah it was still the same. When Hannah was in the hospital, Cleo was the first to help Thomas with something around the house and so on. I thought it was probably just their habit, after all, she wouldn't betray her best friend? Thomas didn't seem like the type to cheat on his missing girlfriend either, so I always pushed those thoughts as far away as possible.
But the situation changed dramatically. These were no longer just sick guesses during the investigationย bout people I only knew on the phone. No. This time we were all together, surrounded by loud music, sitting at one of the tables in Aurora, celebrating the engagement of Hannah and Thomas. And this time my thoughts did not revolve around them, but around the black-haired man sitting across from me.
It started from the moment I entered the club. Cleo greeted Jake - nicer than usual. I didn't pay much attention to it at the time, we were all friends, and I was glad to see Jake opening up to them more and more. That's when I let go of his hand because Jessy was waving at me at the bar, so I whispered to my boyfriend to take our seats at the table and that I'd be right back. I was surprised when I came back together with the redhead, and Jake was sitting quite tense between Cleo and Dan, and two seats were left only with Lilly. But I brushed it aside, because we were all friends, right?
I didn't really shake it up. I promise! I got into an interesting conversation with Jessy, Lilly and Hannah about her engagement ring, forgetting about Cleo's strange greeting. But I got suspicious when she started talking to him at the table where I was also sitting. We never officially announced to them that we are together, but it was clear and transparent? We moved in together in Duskwood - that must have put her on that track.
โ Jake, would you pass me that sauce? โ she asked, her lips stretched into a sweet smile. No wonder, right? But I was sitting closest to the sauce, so why couldn't she ask me? Jake nodded and handed her the sauce, and was soon talking to Dan about something. From hate to friendship, huh? At this table sat two pieces of evidence that separated them by a fine line: Me and Lilly, and the men just mentioned.
I clenched my jaw all evening and didn't say anything stupid, nothing that would ruin night that belonged to Hannah and Thomas. I ignored all her smiles, winks, and leaning in so that her tits were level with his eyes. But the moment she walked with the glass and her hand accidentally slipped onto his black shirt turned the cup of bitterness.
โ Oh God, I'm sorry! I didn't want to stain your shirt. โ she stuttered quickly, her hands touching the spots on his chest. They've been there too long. Much too long than just checking how big the stain is.
Maybe I was a little jealous.
Touch him again and you're dead.
I must admit I am a little possessive.
Very possessive.
โ Nothing happened. โ Jake mumbled quickly, but Cleo was still apologizing to him. โ Really, Cleo is nothing. Just a stain, it'll dry soon. โ he said grabbing her shoulders to calm her down
I felt my blood start to boil and I wondered if that was what Jake felt when Phil leaned against me?
But she touched him. And he touched her, and apparently he has no problem with it. Then he looked at me and smiled softly, and I realized that I hadn't spoken to him since arriving here. Cleo must have kept him busy.
โ Jake, we should wash your shirt to make sure you don't leave a stain. โ I heard Cleo's comment, which immediately sobered me up. What the fuck?
โ I'll fix it. โ I said quickly and gave her the most believable smile. I don't know if I succeeded because I felt it came out more like a grimace. The black-haired hacker nodded and followed me, and I followed the direction known only to myself.
Jake caught up with me and grabbed my hand
โ Wait, where are you going? โ he asked not knowing what was going on. โ These are the bathrooms for the staff.
I smiled enticingly as understanding flooded his body. He opened his eyes wide and I grabbed the collar of his shirt and dragged him into the empty toilet. There was no one in it, so I locked the door, and then without thinking I bit into the hacker's mouth with as much force as I don't think I've ever had before. I was hungry for his touch, and the taste of tequila on his lips made me even thirstier. I pinned him against the wall, deepening the kiss, now tasting the different flavors of the drinks on his tongue. He fought for dominance in the kiss, but quickly gave up feeling my determination. I wanted to remind him who he was in a relationship with and who he belonged to. His hands roamed my back and finally reached my hips, which he squeezed tightly. I moaned right into his lips, undoing the first buttons of his black shirt. All evening I had to keep my mind from tearing his beautiful clothes, which made him look damn good.
โ MC, what's come over you? He mumbled between kisses against my swollen lips
โ You just look like a Greek God today โ I croaked avoiding his gaze, but the boy didn't believe me โ Okay, okay! I just don't like it when some other girl.. filrts with you?
Jake's eyes widened in question. I snorted in response.
โ Don't pretend you didn't see it either. Cleo has been sticking to you since we got here. โ I swallowed hard
Jake raised his eyebrows
โ You were jealous of Cleo?
I didn't answer, biting the inside of my cheek. Damn, that's more embarrassing than I thought.
โ You are jealous. โ His tone made it clear that he was pleased with the state I was in, but there was also a note of surprise in it.
I sighed heavily, then one of my hands moved to his hair, which I lightly tugged, and the other to his throat. I tightened my grip slightly, and my wet lips began to trail kisses down his jaw and the side of his neck. I felt his heart beating faster and his hands tightened on my hips. Soon all that could be heard in the bathroom was muffled club music and his heavy breathing. After a moment, I kissed him deep on the mouth again before breaking the kiss.
โ I'm not the jealous type, but what's mine is mine. โ I whispered, tightening my hand on his throat a little more. I could feel his rapid pulse under my fingers. At that point, I wasn't surprised why he was always the one taking control of the bed matters. The feeling of domination was damn nice and addictive. Jake was the type of person who had to keep things under control. Every little detail. โ It pisses me off when someone tries their luck with my puppy.
I said the last sentence half jokingly, half seriously - I wanted to prove to the hacker that he wasn't the only one who was a master at coming up with nicknames in situations like this. I heard his muffled chuckle, then quickly turned me around, pinning me against the wall. His lips attacked my neck and a soft moan escaped my lips. I felt his erection against my lower belly, and I couldn't help but smile. I was glad that he liked me in a different version than the one he was used to.
I pushed him away a little and he gave me a hazy look and I just smiled at him.
- I want a ride. โ I bit my lip and started pushing him towards the toilet so he could sit down
Startled, he sat down and I straddled him, slowly rolling up my dress. He watched me with wet, swollen lips and drooping eyelids.God, I was ready to kill for this view.
โ How do you feel about what we're going to do here? In a public restroom where anyone with a key could find us? โ I whispered sensually into his ear as I tried to undo his fly
โ Like a criminal. โ he replied, breathing heavily. โ It's more tempting than stealing state secrets.
I laughed darkly and was about to take off his boxers when we heard a loud knock. I jumped off the boy, and he was visibly flushed in the rush to zip up his fly and shirt. Well, he couldn't hide the red spots on his neck from my kisses or my rapid breathing like I did. I hastily smoothed my dress, then opened the door, ready for a reprimand from some employee. To my surprise, none other than Cleo was standing there. I closed my eyes for five seconds, letting out an angry, shaky breath, and she giggled.
โ I think you've got the wrong bathroom, MC. โ she said, and I looked at her with dubious faith in her intelligence. โ And you were gone so long that I thought something had happened.
My patience is over. If she didn't understand any subtle signs, I had to explain it to her face. She went too far and I was able to stand up for myself.
She passed Jake and I saw that she was barely standing. She really was experiencing the engagement more than I thought. I asked my boyfriend to leave because I was going to explain to her how things were.
She smiled at me, but not as charmingly as at the black-haired girl. I smiled back and walked over to the nearby sink to wash my hands.
โ It's pretty hot in there, isn't it? โ she asked, trying to make some sort of conversation
I could break her nose right now if I wanted to. Or her jaw? Or would her hand be in better shape so that she could no longer touch any taken man?
MC get over yourself!
โ Yes, quite. โ I replied by turning off the tap and reaching for the paper. โ Listen, do you like Jake?
The question came out of my mouth before I even planned to ask it. Damn, do I always have to talk first and think later?
โ W-what kind of question is that? - She replied confused, trying to hide her nervousness. I shrugged, tossing the wet paper into the wastebasket.
โ You know.. he is devilishly smart, he has exceptional abilities. โ I began to exchange innocently, still maintaining a friendly tone of voice. I started to approach her and when I was less than half a meter away I added โ And he's so handsome.
Cleo blushed and her eyes widened.
โ Come on, Cleo, go ahead. โ I gave her a friendly laugh and it was probably one of the most fake smiles in my entire life. I was pissed off that I only enjoyed Jake for a few days, and someone else was already trying their luck. โ You weren't as discreet as you thought.
โ Um, well he's alright. โ she replied avoiding eye contact and my smile disappeared.
โ So what the fuck you want from him? You want to fuck him? โ I asked, losing my wits and patience. Cleo looked at me, and I saw how her expression was overcome by anger
โ Watch your words, MC. โ She threatened me and I snorted โ You have such big complexes that you are afraid that Jake will cheat on you? Or maybe you see that you are not enough for him?
My lips parted slightly in disbelief at her words. Was it her thoughts for a long time, or was it just the result of her weak head for the drinks she had here? I can't remember the last time I was this fucking furious. She thought she was better for Jake?
โ Who the fuck do you think you're talking to? โ I asked loudly and with the fury that had been gathering in me since arriving here. โ What the fuck you think you're doing? You think you're better because you're hitting on taken men? When one gets engaged to your friend, you go on to the next one? โ I let out a mocking, dry laugh. โYou know what I can give you. Keep your shitty nose out of other people relationships. Especially mine.
When she didn't answer, I moved even closer and said in her ear, emphasized every word.
โ Get your filthy hands from my man.
Then I left it there, walking out and heading towards the table where my friends were sitting.
โ We have to go. โ I said, feigning a contrite and sad expression on my face, and Jake visibly swallowed, still flushed. โ We'll call you and see you soon.
We said goodbye and congratulated Hannah and Thomas one last time on their engagement. Cleo didn't come until we left, which I took as my little victory.
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I smiled at the sight of the hacker lying naked in our bed. He was breathing hard, and all the words he wanted to say to me died in his throat when he saw me in my underwear. Especially for this occasion, I wore a black, lace set for him, which was quite translucent, because it consisted mainly of mesh and a few stripes. I approached the corner of the bed, tilting my head slightly.
โ Well.. How do you like it? โ I asked, referring to our first conversation, to which he responded with a soft laugh
โ I don't know what you mean. โ he feigned thought, quoting my first words to him
I clucked in displeasure, then sat down in the armchair next to the bed, still watching him closely.
โ You're quite saucy for the adorable puppy that you are. โ I said, biting the inside of my cheek as I thought about the punishment for the disobedient boy
โ If I am your adorable puppy do I get any puppy privileges? โ he sneered, trying to hide his excitement under a mask of laughter, but I could see his body language that almost begged for it
โ I do not think so. Only good puppies get privileges, you deserve only punishment. โ I replied with a small smirk on my lips. Jake fell silent, still staring straight into my eyes. โ Damn, I have so many ideas, but I can't decide on one.
Hacker gave me a questioning look, and I began to speak, modulating my voice slightly to sound more attractive.
โ I could get naked and grind on your dick, watching as you squirm underneath me, every inch of dominance leaving you as you fully succumb to me, begging to put you inside of me. โ I started slowly, seeing every little reaction from him to my words. His chest began to heave faster and more often, and his cock hardened even more.
โ Or โ I smiled โ I could stay in that chair and make you watch me pleasure myself. You would hear my every moan, and all you could do was beg for mercy, to let me touch you. โ I looked down at my red nails as a soft moan escaped his lips
โ Or
โ N-no โ he purred
โ Or I could do absolutely nothing but tell you all the dirty things I want to do with you right now. You don't even know how hot you are when you're whimpering and fighting for control over yourself and your desires.
โ MC..
โ Mm? โ I clucked in displeasure at his words. โ Where are your manners?
โ P-please. โ he stuttered, his cock twitching. I continued to stare at him expectantly until he finally understood. โ Please m'am.
I licked my lips contentedly, then my hands began to roam my body. His whimpers were incredibly hot. I touched my breasts lightly, finally pushing aside the fabric of my lace panties and touching my wetness. I moaned softly, circling over my clit, feeling his eyes all over my body. He couldn't touch himself, he was doomed to watch me enjoy myself. My movements got faster and faster and my moans got louder. I opened my eyes and saw Jake staring at me with such adoration and reverence that I had never seen in anyone else. I groan at the mere sight of him, and his head tilted back in convulsions of pleasurable pain.
โ Please what? โ I asked, breathing heavily but slowing my hand movements, regaining control
โ Let me touch you. โ he whined โ God, please let me touch you.
I smiled indulgently, then got up from the chair and approached the desperate man. I climbed on top of him, straddling his hips. I immediately felt his hard erection which made me snarl loudly. I leaned down, placing my hand on the back of his hair to pull his head back hard. He hissed in a slight pain, and I started to plant wet kisses all the way down his throat, sucking on his most sensitive spot, which made a whimper crawl out of his throat. His hands tightened on my hips, which he began to move to get any friction. Our wet lips met again in a hungry, needy, passionate kiss. Our moans mingled to form one common rhythm.
I pulled away from his mouth and started to move my lips lower and lower, kissing his shoulders, collarbones, nicely defined muscles of his stomach. I looked up, making contact with the hacker, who looked so beautiful at that moment that I wanted to cry. I wanted to shout to the whole world that this beautiful and breathtaking man was mine. He was illuminated only by streaks of moon that streamed through the window, enhancing its otherworldly appearance. The young hacker was mesmerizing. His jet-black, now very messy hair, his godly face, his prominent clavicles, slight muscles of his arms and stomach, and the paleness of his skin. God, only you knew how delighted and lost I was in him.
I licked my lips and kissed the tip of his dick without taking my eyes off him. His lips parted and even heavier breaths came out.
โ You are so beautiful โ I mumbled, sending a vibration along his dick. โ My pretty hackerboy.
I saw his cheeks blush, which made my heart beat even faster.
I teased the head of his cock a bit with the tip of my tongue, and as I licked the entire length of it before closing it in my mouth, I heard him curse loudly and groan.
โ Oh, fuck.
I started out calmly to tease him a little more, but soon I sped up my movements, experimenting harder and moving my head faster. Jake wasn't afraid to show his pleasure, which made him even more attractive. His loud and desperate moans left me completely soaked. I felt that the boy was close to orgasm, so I stopped what I was doing and lifted my head. He looked at me with slight annoyance that I had ruined his orgasm and I gave him an innocent smirk.
โ Doesn't feel so great, does it? โ I asked before straddling his hips again. โ Open your mouth for me.
Jake complied obediently, opening his mouth and I inserted two fingers, which he eagerly began to suck gently. I hummed contentedly, lifted my hips slightly, and started teasing him with my entrance. A muffled moan escaped his lips, and I slowly, unhurriedly lowered myself to him, feeling his length stretching me out. I groaned in delight, pulling my fingers from his mouth.Jake's eyes rolled to the back of his head.
โ Fuck, MC y-you feel so good. โ he gasped
โ Mmm, like that? โ I teased โ So, I guess I can continue?
โ Yes. โ he barely breathed, and my hand grabbed his jaw, forcing him to look at me. โPlease MC. โ he begged, and I felt the satisfaction of power coursing through my body
I rode him passionately, and waves of pleasure flowed through my body, bringing me closer to fulfillment. His hands were on my hips and assisted my movements, our lips connected in hot kisses every now and then and faded away in moans and the sound of our bodies bouncing. At one point, Jake rose slightly, catching me in a tight hug, his hands landing on my back. I wrapped my thighs tighter around his hips, tugging hard on the ends of his hair.
โ Tell me who you belong to. โ I breathed heavily into his mouth
โ I'm yours and yours only. โ he replied immediately, his words bringing me to orgasm, which I accepted with a loud and desperate yelp that was practically a scream. โ Oh, fuck! โ hacker cried as I tightened on him
โ I've got my eyes only on you. โ he added in a hoarse whisper prolonging my high.
With those words, I felt that he came, filling me with his cum. His eyes rolled back once more, and from his mouth came the most sinful groan I've ever had the pleasure of hearing.
It took us a few moments to calm down and control the mercilessly fast beating of our hearts. We were still in the same position, I was sitting on him, he was soothingly drawing circles on my back and I was whispering words of praise to him like "you have done very well for me", "you were amazing" and a few others that even I didn't register. Jake was flushed and very flattered by my praise, which melted my heart. This man was so unaccustomed to compliments that I decided I had to change that. Especially now when we started living together in our home.
Finally, exhausted, we lay down, lying on each other's sides so that we could see each other's faces. Jake gently smoothed a strand of my hair. Suddenly I felt the urge to cry. Damn, what if Cleo was right about me not deserving of him?
โ Everything's all right? โ he asked quietly, and I bit the inside of my cheek. We both agreed that if we wanted to have a healthy relationship, we had to communicate with each other. Shit, I was the one who said it, so I couldn't be a hypocrite now.
โ I'm sorry if I ruined your evening. โ I whispered. โ You probably wanted to stay with Hannah, and I made a jealous scene..
โ Stop. โ he interrupted me. โ Believe me, I much prefer an evening in our bed than in Aurora. And wow, I've never seen you like this.
I chuckled a little and gave him a slightly provocative look.
โ Yes? And how did you like it?
โ It's terrifying, but... โ he leaned in and started kissing my neck. โ You've never been hotter. You don't even know how power and demanding suits you.
I exhaled hotly, and his lips traveled to the place under my ear.
โ You don't have to worry about Cleo or anyone else. You've got this man wrapped around your finger, MC. โ he whispered, and the hoarse tone of his voice filled with love, lust and reverence made my skin crawl โ You are the most fascinating person I have ever laid my eyes on. No other woman compare to you, MC. You said I look like a Greek God? Well you are Aphrodite in the flesh.
#duskwood jake#jake duskwood#jake x mc#duskwood fanfiction#duskwood game#duskwood#duskwood fandom#everbyte duskwood#duskwood mc#duskwood everbyte
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Okay so long time ago I wrote a process analyzation of tremolo stating that he does not really like these girls but rather he likes cards because he usually calls his cards cutie and this episode kind of proved me right in a way, finish the sub so let me talk about it. (Before I do please keep in mind that I'm not trying to change anyone's opinion I am just tellin scrollg you what I've analyzed from this episode if you do not like it, scroll away. I'm good with any respectful debates or criticism but if you're just going to disagree with me harshly and say something out of pocket, I will not be responding to it. Delete it ignore it but I will not be acknowledging you)
Now when we see the mermaids for the first time I actually thought that they were the duel monsters or as I was thinking while the episode was subbed before watching it that maybe he made them in the girls image as a way of sharing tribute to their loyalty and respect for them. However we find out that's not the case as he says "I hired you because of your resemblance to them" and "your secretary names were all so choosing by me" and the question their hairstyles "yes because they were also made by me" this is rather creepy and kind of controlling because this means we don't even know how they really look besides that maybe their faces actually look like the mermaids? What this means is that tomorrow only had chose them because of a superstitial fact that they look like cards and less that he probably chose them because of anything like their ability to do any task for him, if he even respects them or not, etc. now this is not out of character for tremolo because I feel like we're all forgetting that he is possessive and remember he treats his cards almost as if they are living beings so seeing three beautiful women who look exactly like the cards he saw he found a way to sort of control them. Although he tries to deny this this could possibly be him not realizing how creepy it is at the moment and what he uses to excuses is that at the time they thought it was cute but keep in mind that they're obsessed with him. Obsession and love are two different things, though sometimes they will toe to toe the fact that the matter is that they're more described as obsessed with him and not in love. They also seem genuinely creeped out by this and it started making me think of a theory
What if the girls are actually not human or duel monsters but some form of alien. Keep in mind that not all aliens have the type like Velgears. We seen Zaion, Chupa, and Fisher all have eyes that kind of resemble the humans. Angie also has horns that kind of resembles the ones that Pawnsters have. And keep in mind the major thing that space dragons ATTRACT aliens. Cuz why would he need to go this far into changing everything about them and claim to love them when he's not really getting to love the real versions of them but more the superstition ones that he created? Why would they go along with it? Unless they feel compelled to do it because they can't understand why they're so drawn.
And this pretty much concludes my analysis of this episode, The girls and Tremolo. Overall, I still Like Tremolo since he's been my favorite and every time I see him I get a little happy. My opinions of the girls changed because I went from not liking them to now just feeling bad about every time I see them since what the heck does this all mean?? Given this show it's probably going to get wrapped up into his creepy obsession is actually his way of loving people....yikes...also Yuhi and Yuamu are so real for also thinking that it's gross. As for the ship overall? Ehhhh yk what, maybe we don't need a polyamorous tremolo. Maybe he needs therapy and these girls need to quit their job and move to another town. Didn't already like this ship at all but now I'm more disgusted
#ryugu tremolo#go rush spoilers#go rush#Someone get these poor girls away#I do not care that he said โyou girls look happy to see they resembled youโ having the full context is still sort of creepy#Tremolo is a red flag... But damn it do I like red and he was the only reason S2 was good#To be honest I don't even think therapy can fix this for either side#yugioh go rush
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cw: f!reader, dom!ei, sub!reader, porn w/ plot, but only sort of because I really just wanted to get to the sex, wlw, ei is back in inazuma here, absolute dumbass reader (but in a good way), make out session, neck/breast kisses, pussywhipped cunnilingus (reader receiving), minor thigh riding, not edited we die like tomo
in which a thief from the resistance gets caught up with the raiden shogun herself.
When you first saw the mighty Raiden Shogun, your heart stopped.
You were a common street thief, but a damn good one. For months now, you had been stealing private records and supplies from the clans under the Shogun- doing what you could to aid the resistance and bring trouble to those attempting to carry out the Vision Hunt Decree.
The Vision Hunt Decree had just been lifted, and of course you rejoiced with the other citizens of Inazuma. However, that all changed when Kujou Sara came knocking at your door under the Raiden Shogun's own orders.
You didn't know who did it. Perhaps a spy from one of the clans that had infiltrated the resistance, or maybe a higher-up from the rebellion who no longer saw a use for a common thief like you.
So when Sara arrived with a warrant for your arrest, you held your head high and went with her willingly. You knew that openly resisting the Shogun in this way would not end well for you, a young woman with a hydro vision that had scarcely seen battle. (Even if you did bother the soldiers with smug jokes that made Sara nearly knock you out every few minutes.)
And now, you were kneeling before her. You couldn't believe your eyes. Living on the outskirts of Narukami island, you had never seen the Shogun yourself, but had heard stories from other members of the resistance- that the Shogun secretly had five heads and claws for fingers, or that she was an ugly old crone who tricked the people into adoring her. But this... oh, never this.
The Raiden Shogun was striking. Your poor gay heart nearly burst at the sight of her. She had hair the color of galaxies- eyes that shone like supernovas. She had an air of power about her, which took her soft curves and the gentle outline of her breasts and made them look just as intimidating of the rest of her. In that moment, you weren't sure if you cared what your sentence would be, as long as she was the one giving it.
The Shogun approached the spot where you knelt, hands tied behind your back and held down by Sara's sandaled foot.
"So you are the thief who sabotaged my inner workings for months on end, hm?"
You nodded, the smug grin that Sara had tried so hard to slap off of your face before your arrival returning in full force. โAnd it was all worth it to be able to grovel before someone as fucking hot as you, lady Shogun.โ
Dead silence. Just like you! Why did you say that, you were about to be murdered-
You felt a hard whack to the back of your head as a furious Sara slapped you. โI am so sorry Lady Shogun. She isโฆ an insolent one.โ
For a split second you could have sworn that the Shogun looked flushed- but you were positive you had imagined once the Shogunโs face molded itself into a seemingly icy glare.
โ(l/n). I have brought you here to talk, not toโฆ foolishly send such bold gestures of affection.โ She cleared her throat at the guards holding you. โUntie her, if you please.โ
Sara bit her lip. โBut my lady-โ
The Shogun held up a hand. โWith all due respect, Generalโฆ As much as you have helped me over the years and as much as I value your opinion, this is my call to make. I would like to speak with (l/n) privately about some of the documents she has stolen in the past.โ
Sara steeled herself and signaled for a soldier to undo your bindings. โForgive me for my disrespect, my Lady. Your wish is my command.โ
The soldiers yanked you to your feet and shoved you towards the Shogun. You rubbed the back of your head where Sara had hit you, and followed after the goddess in front of you.
As the two of you entered the hallway behind the room you had just been in, you felt dull and worn next to the woman who now escorted you. Her own radiance made you look like an old coin next to the brightest lightning strike. But honestly, you werenโt complaining.
You didn't necessarily regret calling her fucking hot, but you silently wondered if you had signed your own death sentence.
As the two of you made your way down the hall at a brisk pace, Ei did not let you trail behind her like she often did with other mortals. She remained by your side, placing her hand on your hip of all things.
โSo, (l/n). I believe you have taken many a classified document recently, yes?โ
You nodded vaguely. โYes, my lady.โ
The Shogun raised a brow at that. โMy lady now, hm? Do not think I missed the, ahโฆ profanities you used on me mere minutes ago. You may as well call me Ei.โ
โOhโฆ yes. I sort of just say what comes to mind when it comes. Sorry. Bad habit.โ You bite your lip, trying to at least feign some regret if it upped your chances of survival past sunset.
The Shogun turned to you, seeming quite surprised in her own right. โWhat came to mindโฆ so it was true, then? Not a failed ploy to distract me and escape?โ
โNo, I was too busy melting into a gay puddle to think about escape,โ you said. Just telling it like it was, as usual.
The two of you remained silent for a few moments as the Shogun seemed to undergo an internal conversation. Finally, she smiled at you. "It seems that it would be best for you to remain in my dwelling until every single stolen document is re-written from your memory."
"What? I can't do that, I've barely even read any of the stolen documents!"
"Well then," the Shogun- or no, Ei, takes your hand with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, "you'll be staying here for quite a while."
Her grip on your waist tightened, and you got the message loud and clear: two could play at this game.
This sent your mind reeling. Holy shit. Hoooooly shit. The actual Raiden Shogun was flirting with you instead of killing you? A woman like that was reciprocating your advances?
Well, it really wasn't your fault that you could barely form the words to respond.
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The next few weeks passed in a glorious blur for Ei. From the moment you opened your pretty mouth in front of her, she was smitten. Finding out that you seemed genuinely interested in her was a plus.
You tagged along to nearly every important meeting now, and it bewildered her subordinates to no end. Were you not a criminal? Why were you being treated as the Shogun's friend? Hell, you hadn't even been forced to start the task that Ei had given you of recreating the documents you stole!
Still, Ei found that she only had eyes for you. On the second day of your stay with her, she had accompanied you for lunch. Instead of the submission and terror that she so-often experienced, you seemed to treat her as a sort of friend. There was a memorable moment where you had been rambling and waving your hands as you recounted a wild adventure involving the resistance and a pack of stray hilichurls- but she had barely listened, resting her chin in her palm as she soaked in every little detail of the way you spoke.
Smitten was a silly understatement.
But it was not as though she was the only one, no. All it took was a brushing of a stray hair behind an ear, or a gentle touch on the thigh for you to become faint and mushy in her arms. For all of the ways you had taken charge upon your first meeting, Ei was definitely the one in charge here. It was only a pity that nothing had come of it.
Perhaps next time you made an advancement, she would give you both what you craved.
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You leaned back against the plush quilts Ei had supplied you with in your surprisingly luxurious bedroom. For a supposed prisoner, you were truly living the life of a princess. Velvet pillows, golden archwaysโฆ You had a sneaking suspicion of why that was, however. From your experiences, it seemed as though Ei may be taken with you, possibly even as much as you were with her.
Barbatos, you hoped so.
You hated to admit how the woman had you wrapped around her finger. Weren't you supposed to be the insufferable flirt? Apparently not, because Ei left you a blushing, stuttering mess almost daily now.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Those thoughts came to a close as the Raiden Shogun knocked on your door. You knew it was her- it was always her.
You opened the door with a smile, and Ei greeted you with a warm smile. She held out a box of small paper-wrapped candies. "Yae brought them back for me from a venture into Fontaine."
You took one of the candies and thanked her excitedly, popping it into your mouth. She sat on your bed, and the two of you began chatting away like schoolgirls, blissfully ignorant of the fact that one of you was one of the most powerful women in existence.
As the two of you finished off the candies, you noticed that a patch of sticky pink sugar had stuck to Ei's lips. "You have a little something, just there." You pointed to her lips.
She took her hand to wipe it off, but it was clearly more than she was expecting, as her hand quickly became just as much of a mess as her mouth had just been.
You shot her a smirk and took her hand playfully, pulling it towards your mouth- acting as though you were going to lick her fingers clean, only to pull back at the last second.
A second of stillness passed. Then another.
Something in the Shogun's gaze changed. What had been soft and excitable was now focused and so very hungry.
Ei placed a clean finger under your chin and tilted your face up to look at her. Your lips parted as you made a sound of surprise, and she slipped the tip of a sweet finger inside. You jumped on the opportunity, of course. You took her wrist in your hand and began kissing down it, letting your tongue flit in and out to lap up the sweet mixture that she'd covered herself with. As your tongue traced her palm, you moaned against it softly. Her gaze never left you.
You had once thought of yourself as a dominant person. Now, you knew that had never been true. Your only thoughts were obey, obey, obey.
As you finished cleaning Ei's delicate fingers, she traced your cheek with a perfect knuckle and leaned in, before gently pressing her lips to yours.
Oh, fuck.
You groaned in response to the softness of her lips and she placed her hand on the back of your head, pushing you closer to her. You got the hint.
What started out gentle quickly became hot and messy, with your tongues intertwined and strings of saliva connecting you each time you had to part for air.
She tasted like candy.
The fierceness of your kisses continued to grow as Ei ran her fingers through your hair and you wrapped your arms around her neck. You dared to go farther and inched forward, moving one leg onto her lap and waiting to see if she took the invitation.
In an instant, you were being pulled onto her lap as Ei practically shoved her tongue down your throat. You shuddered, both of you recognizing the weeks worth of pent-up desire that was now being released in the blink of an eye.
When Ei removed her lips from yours, you nearly cried out in the feeling of cold. However, your neediness was soon satiated when the Shogun began peppering kisses down your jawline and becoming more and more frantic as she moved down to your neck. Her kisses became openmouthed and sloppy, gentle bites leaving swollen skin and sensitive flesh in their wake.
Her teeth found your collar, and her hands moved from your hair to desperately claw your shirt open. She slid a palm up your stomach and cupped the curve of your breast, and you gasped in her arms. She tweaked and rubbed your sensitive nipples, drinking in every moan like she was a dying woman and you were her salvation.
She leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to your nipple. It sent a jolt of pleasure straight to the deepest pits of your stomach, and you shivered. Then she opened her mouth, and all thoughts escaped you.
Ei's tongue was magical. It sucked and rolled, moving your nipples in all the right ways as you made all the most adorable sounds in her arms. It was the most incredible thing you had ever felt, and your next movement felt almost instinctual. You adjusted yourself so that your legs were spread overtop of one of Ei's, and slowly began to grind. You held onto her robes, moving so your clit was at least somewhat exposed to her thigh, and rolled your hips. You gasped, trying to generate more friction as you moved.
The other woman froze in place, allowing your nipples to pop out of her perfect mouth as her gaze locked you down. Finally, the first words were spoken.
"Oh darling, don't do that."
You stopped.
Ei pulled you off of her lap and set you down on the bed, before laying you down and pulling off your leggings. A new level of heat found its way to your face as you realized where this was going.
The Shogun slowly pried your legs apart, and found herself gazing at the most sensitive parts of you. They were covered, now. She wanted that to change. Her index fingers met your waistband, and she pulled your underwear down, discarding then without a care as she stared at just how soaked you were between your legs.
A slender finger slid down the length of your slit, so featherlight that it made you gasp. Rather than shoving her fingers in like the oh-so-incompetent male partners youโd had in the past, Ei slid the length of her finger against your sex so that it just barely spread your lips. Up, and down. Up, and down.
Her other hand traced its way up your thigh, squeezing gently as it made its way to meet the other. She placed a thumb on each side of your slit and began to spread you apart. The cold air combined with her firm touch brought tears to your eyes.
Ei lowered her head to your stomach, letting her warm breath brush your abdomen before moving down. She placed her lips on your spread pussy and allowed her tongue to slide free from her mouth.
Celestia.
Your mind wend completely blank, Eiโs tongue sliding into your holes like they were created to be there. She sucked and rolled your clit on her tongue, making you throb in a way that it never had before. You were moaning, but you didnโt know that- the only thought in your mind was Ei, and the only sounds coming from your mouth were mewls.
Ei stopped only to gasp for air before diving back in, grabbing your thighs and forcing your body to grind into her tongue. You could no longer tell what was saliva and what was your own slick- If Ei had to choose a last meal, it would be you.
You felt a knot forming in your stomach as you frantically moaned her name. It coiled tighter and tighter until with one beautiful suck, it released. Hot, thick cum poured onto Eiโs perfect tongue, and she lapped it up eagerly. She shoved her tongue as deep as she could inside of you, desperately drinking all of the cum she could find. When she was satisfied with her work, she finally pulled back.
Your chest heaved as your glazed eyes made eye contact with Eiโs, and she couldnโt help but notice the adorable rise and fall of your breasts. She crawled on top of you, taking your face in her hands and softly telling you how good you were.
At that moment, the impossible task of rewriting every stolen document seemed like the greatest blessing in the world.
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Thoughts and opinions on The Little Mermaid (2023) with SPOILERS.
First of all, i'm so happy to be able to watch it. I've been waiting for it since 2019. And the casting announcement was the reason i became a fan of Chloe x Halle
The casting is perfect! I'm really a sucker for a good casting so....
Halle Bailey is everything Ariel. TBH, it feels like she's not acting that hard coz her expressions and voice are naturally Ariel. She's born to be a Disney princess. I could not imagine another person playing this role. From her face, features, physique, height and voice. She's a whole package.
Jonah Hauer-King is indeed charming. When his casting got announced, i never doubted him coz from his looks, he also has this Disney and Princely face. And i even like his version of Prince Eric better than the animated one.
Melissa McCarthy is great. She is actually terrifying lol but my complaint is that her make-up is lacking and then i found out that a straight person made it. I don't see the Drag in her face. It should have been better. Way better. They should have hired a queer make-up artist or someone in the Drag scene.
I know we all hate Awkwafina, but she actually has this annoying bird voice that is right for the role.
It's my first time to see Jessica Alexander act and whew! I think i might have a new crush. And she's bisexual??? I stan!
I don't have that much say for the other casts, but they are all great and visually amazing.
I expected a lot of changes, but i think it's good that they only changed the things that are necessary. It felt more genuine.
It's not that dark! It was just the right level of darkness for the scenes that are meant to be dark. The day scenes are actually colorful.
I saw a take about the sea creatures not being animated and expressive enough, but i think it's more of the CGI limitations, not the movie itself.
Having said that, Flounder could've been better. Still cute tho.
Halle and Jonah's chemistry is amazing. I'm a hetero-hater, but i was gushing in the theatre. Ariel and Eric are the best Disney live-action couple ๐ฏ And Jalle's friendship offscreen is cute and wholesome.
I'm also a big musical fan so this live-action is special to me because they actually casted a singer and not just a basic one. What i hated about other Disney live-actions is the autotune. It's so annoying.
One of the minor issues i have is that i wished they didn't release too many stills and clips. I was kinda pissed on the "Under the sea" part coz i already saw the majority of it on social media. I wanted to be surprised because that scene was so fun and magical.
They should definitely have a sequel, a prequel, and a mermaid sisters spin-off. It would be a waste to only see them once especially Halle and Jonah's chemistry. The sisters are also too beautiful not to have their own stories coz from how they look, they have really different identities.
People complain too much on animal designs, but ignore the mermaid tails of Ariel and her sisters.
I'm also proud of Halle's acting coz i watched her on Grown.ish and her acting skills and confidence really improved by miles. Even when she lost her voice, she was very expressive. She didn't even have to try that much.
For me, this is the 2nd best Disney live-action so far. My first is still Maleficent.
Idk if I still need to say this, but the soundtrack is on-repeat after I watched. I actually want to rewatch the whole thing with subs coz i can't understand the British accent. lol
Halle Bailey needs to be in more musicals. I just can't get enough. Jessica Alexander should also be in more villain roles. Sapphic villain specifically ๐ฅต
I also liked how Ariel and Prince Eric were longing for each other's world you know. It's a story about freedom really, not wanting to be boxed, and wanting to explore no matter how dangerous it is. It's such a queer allegory. And it's special knowing the original version of Hans Christian Andersen.
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Match Review: Manchester United 0-3 Liverpool
Not surprising, but still hurtful.
Sigh. Where to begin?
United started brightly, but silly little errors across the whole team undid all of the initial good work.
Casemiro was the first to cock up, giving a simple pass into the Liverpool midfield for a strong counter - at greater numbers than United - for an easy opener for Luis Diaz. Notably, Bruno ran back to defend quicker than Mazraoui the RB. Concerning.
Goal 2 was on Martinez and Onana, though Casemiro was in the mix. The Brazilian was pushed over by Diaz, who then puts the ball wide right. Dalot tries to shield, the ball goes into the box, and Martinez fluffs his lines to allow Diaz a free shot on goal - that Onana then dives for but can't save. Wild.
Poor, poor play from United, and Casemiro was subbed at half time given his ponderous passing and lack of legs. It's damning of Erik Ten Hag however to not recognise this. I know Ugarte has come into the club and will be squad ready soon, but would someone like Amrabat have been too bad a deputy? Collyer is only 20 ffs...
Not that youth shouldn't be rewarded, but throwing youngsters in to a rebuild against well established sides (even if their manager has changed, fuck off is that THAT major an issue).
Liverpool made it 3-0 in the 56th minute. The footage is at the bottom of this article. Mainoo is bodied off the ball. The attack then is basically 4v2, the CBs versus the entire Liverpool frontline. Dalot and Mazraoui and Collyer are all chasing back. An easy ball through to the CRIMINALLY unmarked Salah, and an easy shot on goal that Andre Onana seems out of position to get the best chance of saving. Nice.
United did have chances, with Zirkzee fluffing the two big ones for him. xG shows that United were on a similar footing to Liverpool. The eye test shows they were the better team, hence their 3rd place vs our 8th last season, but United could and should have done better today.
Interestingly, citing the tweet above, Rashford had an odd game. His poor form from last season and lack of confidence is evident, but he could have had two assists and that - for poor play - would have been a tidy return. Does he need some of these returns to repair his confidence? Or is it time for United to accept a departure next summer (or even in January?) because Marcus needs a fresh start. Hard to say, but he didn't threaten TAA or Bradley the way he would have 2-3-4 seasons ago. That venom of 1v1 has gone.
Speaking post match to the media, Liverpool manager Arne Slot said "I think United started really well" and praised United's quality, while talking to Sky Sports after the game he said: "Last season, Man Utd were man-marking on the midfield, this season they are on a nine and ten press with a 4-4-2,โ said Slot. โIn my opinion they are working harder when the ball is played through them so they run more โ that is what I saw in the first games from them".
The takeaway then? United are better than last season but still have major flaws within the side. Today's defeat could be the warning shot to shape up for the season, or it could be the first sign of the carnage to come. Here's hoping it's the former...
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Alright, so looks like I'm sticking to the Japanese for Sonic X.
While a direct comparison with the dub would be nice, in this case it's probably unnecessary. Out of the old Sonic shows (hard to believe this one is over 20 now) this is the one I remember the most because I watched it the most. X was always my favorite Sonic show as a teen, at least until Boom showed up.
I've been familiar with scenes the dub cut as well changes they made for a long time, so it's not like the sub will be loads of "new" information for me. I've only seen the sub once, but it's probably been about 6 or so years, enough that I don't remember it very clearly.
Of course, I have more preconceived notions and opinions on this show than the others and I'm interested to see if any change.
Probably the biggest is that there are pros and cons to both the dub and sub. In general, my thoughts were the sub has better writing, but the dub played the jokes better. I was never a fan of the 4th wall humor the Japanese sometimes used. Maybe it's childhood nostalgia, but moments like this defined my sense of humor as a kid.
While the spirit of the joke is the same in Japanese, it doesn't quite land the same and I really missed that when I last saw it.
(Of course, this can be explained by Japanese being a very difficult language to translate into English, with many words and phrases not having a 1:1 translation, it makes the text somewhat subjective. Though seeing as I don't speak Japanese, the subtitles are all I can go by.)
There were also cases where I thought the dub shortening a few scenes made the overall pacing better (not talking about Shadow flinging Chris, that one was confusing). Again, pros and cons to both without there really being a definitive one for me.
Although with the show in general, I always thought season 2, or more specifically the game adaptations, were the worst part of the show. I never liked how they handled those stories and even back when I was doing my SA1 LP and wanted an X refresher, I couldn't sit through the SA1 arc without getting bored to tears. That was the last time I watched Sonic X.
I always found season 1 to be my favorite because it did something new. I didn't want a worse telling of what I had already seen, I wanted to see a fresh, new idea. And on that note...
I also remember liking season 3, but recall it being more episodic than the rest of the series, suffering the most from uninteresting padding episodes (69 might be the most I've ever cringed). Then again, I was a Star Trek kid and frequently would quote "Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!" so Sonic in space adventures? Hell yeah I was down. When it worked, it WORKED.
Either way, we'll see if any of these thoughts still hold up, but for now I'm gonna struggle in speed-reading as I try to multitask.
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Pairing: Jungwoo x Fem Reader
Genre: fluff, Smut, strangers to fuck buddies to lovers
Warnings:ย ๐Minors DNI, unprotected sex (Bag before you shag)ย
Summary: Jungwoo has been head over heels for you pretty much since the day you walked into the perfume shop, but you just didn't feel the same way in the beginning. You realize that you want more than a fuck buddy when you find yourself thinking about more than just your needs. Jungwoo had successfully made you fall for him and it only took months of hooking up for him to do it.
The header is poo (I'll make a better one later ...maybe) but a heaux is tired it's 3 in the morning.
You donโt know when you'd started to fall, but one thing you couldn't deny was that you had definitely fallen. You laid in your bed, staring at your ceiling, thoughts of Jungwoo running through your mind. Despite you being the more dominant one in the bedroom, Jungwoo still viewed you as his baby. Whenever he'd address you it was never "Yes Mistress, Mommy, Master, nothing anywhere close to that, but it was something about the way he'd respond with "yes my baby" or "yes my love" while crawling on his hands and knees to where you sat, legs open and waiting that would leave you dripping and wanting to ride that pretty face of his for hours. Youโd hated it in the beginning, the terms were too endearing for the arrangement you had, in your opinion. Over time you grew fond of them and now whenever he says them, itโs like a jolt to your heart and pussy.
Even if you were edging him to within a breath of passing out from the constant build-up and subsequent denial.
"Can you hold it once more for me?"
A whimperedย "Yes my love."ย
Would leave more than your heart fluttering. To your surprise, those heart flutters were a lot more common these days. The roles of your arrangement should have been almost evenly matched as you both considered yourselves to be a switch, but since your sexual relationship started, there hadn't been any switching. In the beginning you didn't care, you were selfish, only getting off mattered to you, but lately you'd started to think more of his needs too. You assumed it didn't bother Jungwoo as he was more sub leaning and he had never complained, but you also didn't want him to think you couldn't or wouldn't sub for him just because you were more dom leaning. You weren't exactly sure what kind of Dom he would be, and trying to find things he may want to use on you proved to be a challenge, so you got a little bit of everything. Silk scarves, rope, fluffy handcuffs, paddles, crop whips, a belt, anal beads, plugs, and a few vibrators. Most things you already had, and what you didn't have you received only a few days after ordering.
It had been about a week since you'd last been with Jungwoo, and you had to admit, you missed him, and the thought of giving him control was making you restless. That morning you decided to be a bit softer in how you interacted with him during the day, hoping that he would pick up on the shift and take the lead. You started with a fairly neutral "good morning" text, foregoing your usual "Hello beautiful."
Then in the late afternoon you sent him an "I miss you, call me when you're free text." You felt a little embarrassed by how clingy you were coming off, but you knew he wouldn't think so because you were basically just copying his behaviors.ย You really hoped he would pick up on the behavior switch, but you really didn't know how you'd be able to tell if he was getting it. Lucky for you Jungwoo was practically an expert on your behaviors so the change was picked up on almost immediately,ย but he decided to wait to respond. He was enjoying the thought of you being eager for his attention, and he wanted to see just how far you'd go for it.ย
2 hours had passed, and Jungwoo was almost about to break and respond to you until he heard his phone chime. He thought he was going to explode when he saw your message.
"Are you going to make me beg? That's so mean."
Just as he began to type a response, you sent another message.
"If you won't take care of me, I'll do it myself."
Taking a moment to get his thoughts together, Jungwoo went to the bathroom and pulled up your contact, hitting the call button the moment your name appeared on the screen.
You felt your heart speed up when your phone began to vibrate in your hands. You hesitated a bit before answering, and when you did, you felt like you were going to melt.
"Hi my love. I miss you too,โ he purred.ย โBut if you touch that pretty pussy of yours without my permission Iโll be forced to punish my baby. I don't want to do that, but I will if I have to."
You let out a soft whimper at his statement, and the sound sent shockwaves through Jungwoo's body causing him to let out a sigh.
"Be good for me and as soon as I'm done helping Jaehyun I'll take care of you."
You agreed, promised not to touch yourself, to be a good girl and wait for him. You ended the call only to realize that you didn't know exactly how long you'd be waiting, so you decided to ask and hoped he didn't think you were being impatient.
Jungwoo had just finished helping Jaehyun build his new bookshelves and move them to the spots he wanted, when he noticed your message. He was a bit surprised by what he was reading.
"I forgot to ask, when do you think you'll be home?"
He needed clarification before he let his mind and his heart run off into the sunset. He had made it clear how he felt about you months ago, but was content with having you with no labels as long as he was the only one. So, to see you being so needy and clingy, was giving him hope that youโd officially be his soon. He responded the best way he could without directly asking if you meant your place.
"Home? Well I do need to shower now, but I assumed I'd go straight to your place once I was done here, and shower there."
He really didn't want to get his hopes up, but he couldn't help getting excited at the thought of you saying your place was his home, and for a brief moment he felt stupid for being so wrapped around your finger that he had to scoff at himself. You were satisfied with being monogamous fuck buddies, and even though he loved it, he really just wanted to love you, to be able to stay over and not just take a shower and head home after sex, to hold your hand in public, and just be mushy, but he knew that would be overstepping with your current arrangement.ย
When his screen lit up he was almost too anxious to open your text, despite believing he already knew the answer.
"I am talking about my place. So when do you think you'll be home?"
Texting dots appeared as he read your message for the second time.
"Let yourself in if you'll get here late, just in case I'm asleep." Followed by the code to your apartment.ย
You were calling your place his home and gave him the key code so he could let himself in. He was two seconds away from floating into space.
"Gross bro just go to her already. You've been smiling at your phone for like 5 minutes now." Said Jaehyun with a frown plastered on his face. "It's honestly sad how whipped you are."
It had been almost an hour since your last message to Jungwoo, and instead of waiting for a response you decided to take a shower to relax. You were headed toward your bathroom when you heard the beep of the buttons to your apartment lock. The minute he stepped through the door and your eyes met, you knew it was time to give him the title he wanted, but never once pressed you for.ย
"There's my needy baby." He glanced at the towel in your hand. "Mind if your lover joins you?" He asked as he moved in, wrapping his arms around you.
"Boyfriend." You stated bluntly. "I don't mind if my boyfriend joins me."
Jungwoo had pushed any and all thoughts of having anything more than amazing hookups, and occasional hangouts with you, out of his mind, but to hear you call him your boyfriend, he probably could have done an entire cheer routine in that moment but he knew now wasn't the time. He was your dom today, so as much as his heart fluttered, as weak as his knees were feeling, he said nothing, only pulled you closer before picking you up and carrying you to the bathroom.ย
Perched on the edge of the vanity, you watched as Jungwoo turned on the shower and began to remove his shirt, then his pants, leaving only his underwear. You hopped down to make it easier to remove your clothes, but were stopped by his firm grip.
"No." He said sternly as he looked into your eyes.
"You've waited for me all day, let me do the work, let me take care of my girlfriend."ย
ย Up and over your head, Jungwoo pulled off your shirt. When you locked eyes with him as he reached around to unhook your bra, all the feelings you'd been holding in for so long came bubbling to the surface.ย ย
You let your eyes fall shut only for a moment before meeting his eyes again. You could feel your heart pounding in your chest as he smiled down at you, fingers gently caressing your skin as he slid the straps of your bra down your arms. You could feel yourself soaking through your panties as he trailed his fingers down between the valley of your breast to the waistband to remove them. Jungwoo paused momentarily to take in the sight of you patiently waiting for him. He began to lean in for a kiss when your words caught him by surprise.ย ย
"What?" He asked, lips hovering only a breath away, eyes trained on yours.
"I love you." your voice came out a bit more timid than you'd like to admit.
"Finally!" He whispered as he closed the gap between you, kissing you with all he had, discarding his underwear in the process. Wrapping his arms around you, he lifted you back onto the vanity and made himself at home between your legs.
You gasped as you felt his tip rubbing against your clit.
"I should have known you'd fallen for me." He looked down at you with a cocky smirk, and before you could even ask the question, he answered it with his next statement.ย
" You've always gotten ridiculously wet, but I've noticed a change in the past few weeks.โ He said as he continued to rub his dick between your slick lips. โPussy only gets this wet when feelings are involved" he teased as he pulled away enough for you to look down and see a trail of your arousal connecting the tip of his dick to your pussy. You groaned at the sight, feeling slightly embarrassed that he had you so worked up.
"You've been mine." Jungwoo cooed as he tapped your clit with the head of his dick a few times, now letting you hear exactly how wet you were for him before resting it against you once more. He watched in amusement as you rocked your hips greedily, trying to rub your clit against his dick. He let you get away with it until you lifted enough to attempt to slip his dick inside you.
Taking hold of your hips, he firmly held you in place.
"Be patient for me my love. I promise I'll give you everything."
You relaxed into his touch and gave him full control as he caressed your face while looking into your eyes.ย
Months ago when you'd first bumped into the flirty man currently standing between your legs, you couldn't imagine even going on more than one date with him. In fact the first date was only supposed to get him to stop asking you out every time you entered the perfume shop. You were sure the two of you would have nothing in common. You didnโt even have hope youโd be interested enough to even have a sexual attraction, and once he saw it for himself, he could just go get laid by the plethora of other people you were so sure he was hitting on too. But by the end of the night you were cuming on his tongue, and within 2 weeks he'd pitched the idea of being exclusive fuck buddies, only after you'd turned down his request for a labeled relationship. Although you knew his alternative was still a label of sorts, you still agreed.ย
Now, much like the first night you gave yourself to him, you could see yourself in his eyes, but the difference is this time you weren't running.ย
"Are you ready for me?" He asked softly as he placed your hand over his heart.
You answered honestly, knowing his question wasnโt about sex despite your current positions and the pressure of his tip pushing against you.
"Yes."
The steam from the shower was thick in the air as you gasped with every thrust from Jungwoo. Back firmly pressed against the cool tiles of the shower wall, one leg hooked over his hip, held in place by his firm grip as you practically clawed at his shoulder blades.
Gentle kisses on your neck contrasted the way he was ramming his dick mercilessly into you and it was driving you crazy. Your orgasm was so close your mind began to drift away, so completely lost in the feeling of Jungwoo, you couldn't make out what he had asked you the first time, so you gave a soft questioning, "Hmm?" And he quickly made his request again.
"Tell me again" He panted against your ear.ย
You felt a mixture of elation and guilt at his request, knowing he had probably wanted to hear those words on your lips for some time now, but he held in all his feelings so you wouldnโt feel pressured. You tangled your fingers in his wet hair, pulling his head back just enough to look into his eyes.
"I love you."
"I love you more." He huffed as he pulled out of you.
"Turn around for me."
You quickly did as you were told and were rewarded with a playful slap to your ass. Long fingers trailed down your spine before resting at the small of your back.
"I've been waiting to have you like this."
Was the last thing he said before thrusting into you. Fast and hard was the pace he set, rendering you speechless for a moment, but when he grabbed you by your shoulders to help force you down onto his dick as he thrusted into you from behind, your silence was quickly turned into a chorus of incoherent babbling and whimpers.ย You were dizzy, drunk on the feeling of his dick pounding into you. If there was one thing you can say you've always got off to, it was the sound of Jungwoo moaning, and the rough way he was fucking you mixed with his beautiful moans had you seconds away from climax.ย One particularly sweet moan left you clenching around him and the subsequent whimper that fell from his lips in response was more than you could handle. Your blood ran through you, hot as lava as you cried out his name. Jungwoo could never last long after watching you cum and today was no different, one last sharp thrust left him panting and scrambling to pull out of you. Warm spurts of cum painted your back momentarily before the warm stream of water from the shower washed it away. You stood weakly against the wall, face pressed to the tiles as you panted, aftershocks of your orgasm still shaking your body slightly.ย
You were in such a haze you had almost forgotten that Jungwoo was there until you felt his body pressed against yours. Placing his hands over the back of yours he intertwined your fingers and placed feather light kisses across your shoulder and to your ear.
"Let's go to bed." He whispered as he shut off the water.
Snuggled in the bed you smiled at the way he nuzzled into your touch as you ran your hands through his hair, humming as you did. You made a mental note to show him all the toys you'd prepared later, still curious about what, if anything would be his go to. A soft smile played on his lips as he lay beside you with his eyes shut.
โYou seem happy.โ you teased.
His smile seemed to almost cover his entire face as he spoke.
โI finally have you, I have no reason not to be happy.โ
Gawd he was sappy but he was your sap, and as you admired his soft features, you silently thanked him for being so persistent in pursuing you.ย
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Listen the way he has been living rent free for weeks! Like mans is fic cock blocking at this point because every time I start one for anyone else I leave it and come running back to write for him again.
#jungwoo smut#nct fic#nct fluff#nct fanfic#jungwoo x reader#jungwoo fanfic#jungwoo imagines#kpop fic#kpop smut#kpop fanfic#nct jungwoo#friends to lovers#fuck buddy
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2023 Review - Shows
okie okie, well, I'm not the most consistent poster but I did wanna join the look back at 2023 with some top hits (and misses)
Top Shows
1. Utsukushii Kare s2/Utsukushii Kare Eternal
I literally flew across the world and then proceeded to fly back and forth between Thailand and Japan I think 4 times to watch all the Utsukare stuff happening and it was very much worth the miles and hectic sleep schedule. Utsukare s1 made me love bl's again after I had gotten burnt out on them and when I saw the trailers for s2 and the movie, I fully let myself have hope and both of them delivered. Utsukare s2 did more with 4 episodes than many many many many shows do with 12-14-18 episodes. And this was the second bl movie I saw with no subs because I couldn't/didn't want to wait and similar to Gameboys the movie, this was the right decision for me. ITSAY was my longtime number 2 favorite bl show but Utsukare s2 and the movie and the hope for a 3rd season let it get the leg up my overall rankings.
2 - 5 the best of the 2023 GMMTV suite Moonlight Chicken Only Friends My School President Midnight Museum
I think the one I had the fewest critiques about is Moonlight Chicken and the ending of Only Friends still makes me unhappy to pissed depending on the day. It's hard for me to settle on a ranking for them because there's something about each of them I would desperately want to change/see done differently. Actually thinking more about it, my Moonlight Chicken critique is this should be one of the shows GMMTV has 12-14 episodes of. So sure, Cheating McChicken, Nightly Nuggets, McInfidelity is my favorite of the GMMTV shows I watched. My School President was really strong but I think the cast could have been culled a bit. Tinn's mom's arc was so damn compelling for me, really stands out. And I am a Gun simp and him playing multiple characters again and being evil gay Jesus and Tay Tawan also being evil gay Judas or whatever, sign me the fuck up.
6. Jack o'Frost
I wanted to watch this one because I saw a picture of Kyoya Honda and said "oh she's pretty" out loud to myself and then watching this series and then Me, my Husband, my Husband's boyfriend, Kyoya is pretty and can act. Amnesia plots aren't my favorite but I do think Jack o'Frost is the best executed of the ones I can remember (pun intended?).
7. The Campfire/My Universe
I felt nearly contractly obligated to watch this one because Turbo told me directly he was proud of his acting in this one and that he and Kaow did really well and he was right. I was engaged and affected by the gayest campfire horror short story. "I (M) like him but he liked you (F), so I (M) dated you (F) to stop him from getting a chance." And then comes ghostly revenge. Hilarious comedy and gay rights and gay wrongs galore.
(Dis)/honorable mentions:
8. Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy X A Tale of Thousand Stars.
I would not have bet my worst enemy's money that we would see Ohm and Nanon together again. So them getting an Our Skyy episode was definitely a surprise. I didn't dislike their episodes or the crossover execution but I do think it could have had another 2 episodes or something so it could have had more room to breathe. I considerd the Our Skyy premise to be kinda like OVAs in anime, it's semi canon material, mostly just letting the cast and crew "do a silly one" as it were, so I wasn't necessarily looking for anything as powerful as Bad Buddy and AToTS but seeing them together again, just made me want more than what I was given.
9. Shadow
Well, you gotta swing to hit some shots. Singto and Fluke are two good actors who have had.... some odd projects they've done that I felt didn't let them really act - looking at you Oh My Sunshine Night. Shadow at least let them act and the premise/first half was really promising. The ending was a bit botched in my opinion but I do think the potential and the performances from Singto, Fluke, an Fiat were all really strong.
10. Love Syndrome 3 Uncut
When the trailer said this would be the erotic thriller of the year, I knew we were being threatened with maybe a good time. Then the show started and I was like all the softcore dry humping can't execuse whatever the fuck is supposed to be happening onscreen. Then halfway? through the airing, they started airing the uncut version which had more high heat scenes and also made the story more coherent (not necessarily a better story mind you but at least somewhat more of a coherent one). What a trial that was. But I wanted to see Doctor Kok in something again and the show introduced me to my 2023 Mark Pakin Babygirl Award winner Rossi, so I won't be too mad at it.
Top New Characters
Boston (Only Friends) Boston was me in my early 20s. Boston was a lot of my friends in their 20s and some now in their 30s. Boston is an actualized gay af drama queen horndog icon legend he's the moment and if you don't get it, you don't get it. For all that Only Friends was poised to do, it fell flat on its face when the narrative wronged Boston. Neo acted his ass off following a strong performance in the Eclipse and this rocketed Neo up my radar for someone to watch. I have to excise ep 12 from my mind but Boston is easily my favorite new character of the year and would make my top 10 overall. Boston is my young galvanized gay praxis.
Nick (Only Friends) As I was a Boston in college, boy did I have a Nick and lord jesus did my BostonNick college relationship end POORLY. I have a Mark Pakin stan since he was Teh's hot roommate in IPYTM and seeing him get more and more promiment roles has been the biggest "we're so back" of the last year and a half for me. Only Friends also did Nick a little dirty in the final arc but not as bad as Boston but damn did it hurt having Nick walk away from Boston and out of the story like that. Regardless of how bad the end of OF was, almost everytime Nick was onscreen, it was instantly on the highlight reel.
Photjanee/Tinn's Mom (My School President) A parent in a BL having their own growth arc, unprecendented (don't fact check me too hard). Mrs Ma'am here went through a full ass soap opera arc about her gay child and did the vast vast majority of it on her own without adversely affecting her son. Just masterfully done and really healing and refreshing to have in the bl pantheon.
Gaipa (Moonlight Chicken) "Is it possible for me to be the right one for you?" girl, get the fuck out, that scene was so damn brutal and nearly every Gaipa scene was like the systematic destruction of this poor lil twink. Also the fact that Khao went from Ayan to Gaipa to Ray within a year and half. That's a fucking actor.
Boeing (Only Friends) He's sexy as hell. Don't think I've seen a character drip this much sex appeal hell maybe ever. Idk. This is a ranking based soley on Mond making me wanna hard and nasty [REDACTED].
Li Ming (Moonlight Chicken) An contextually sensible angry character. This little hothead had me rooting for him the whole way through. We were promised a healing love story and Li Ming and Heart and Li Ming and Jim and Li Ming and Jam delivered.
Night (Love Syndrome 3 Uncut) Rossi is my background babygirl of 2023 now that Mark is getting prominent roles. Night was a breath of fresh air in a sticky and dank and confusing experience.
Dan (Shadow) There are protagonists who refuse the call and then there's Dan who straight up was so fed up with the fuckery and mysticism and spoopy oogy boogey shit following and haunting him that he would have rather stayed in limbo than deal with more of that fuckshit and honestly BIG MOOD. Honestly, I would have loved him being aroace (and have that not be a trauma response or at least done well if it were) because his non-reaction to Nai's kiss and affection was hard to watch.
Dome/The One/Evil Gay Jesus (Midnight Museum) If I stumbled upon Gun in a boat and got to live exclusively with him alone, I also wouldn't wanna give that up.
Top Lines/Moments/Scenes
Delicious pure camp. Also the fact that relatively baby faced Earth is playing an almost 40 year old man. More camp. Then his sister, Li Ming's mom joins the cast and we're supposed to believe she and Earth "grew up together," heehawlarious.
Gonna bullet list the rest of this
Kiyoi: "sorry, I won't let you have a one sided love anymore" (Utsukare s2/eternal) [could have been number 1 favorite line]
Kiyoi's jealousy and possessiveness at and after the actor's party (Utsukare s2/eternal)
Anna's waterfall photoshoot (Utsukare s2/eternal)
Kiyoi's photoshoot (Utsukare s2/eternal)
Hira starting off s2 by admitting he lied about his end of s1 confession (Utsukare s2/eternal)
Koyama taking Kiyoi to task (Utsukare s2/eternal)
the bathtub scene (Utsukare s2/eternal)
BostonNick's like 4-5 episode fuck spree (Only Friends)
Nick: "you destroyed my happiness" (Only Friends)
Nick: "Boston was about to love me" (Only Friends) [could have been number 1 favorite line]
Boeing just being sexy and chaotic and at times menancing af (Only Friends)
Ray vs Boston at Sand's impromptu bday party (Only Friends)
Rock & Star performance (My School President)
Gun: "would you like to tell me what to do Mister President" (My School President)
LISTEN (เธเธฑเธ) (My School President)
TiwPor non school outfits (My School President)
Li Ming throwing the pad and demanding Heart write out the truth about who broke the alcohol bottle (Moonlight Chicken)
Heart taking his parents to task about them failing him (Moonlight Chicken)
Wen's love stares (Moonlight Chicken)
Nick being a true chaos gremlin and instigator (Love Syndrome 3)
all the raunch and high heat scenes (Love Syndrome 3)
the slow motion pool hall fight scene (Love Syndrome 3)
Night: "Let's let the past be the past" (Love Syndrome 3)
The wife being like "you're not gonna stop fucking this twink so I'm going to ask him to move in with us and we're gonna figure this out" (Me, My Husband, My Husband's Boyfriend)
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My opinions on Demon Slayer/ Kimetsu No Yaiba Dub voices.
Please read this section before giving any accusations, I am not hating on people or thier tastes. Also writing this on mobile else I'd make it prettier. But I am bad at summarizing so yeah.
Okay so I recently got Crunchyroll and I saw they offer multiple dub languages which peaked my curiousity. I wrote alot of notes down for my roommate as we both watched them all + the uppermoons for the english dub as we have seen alot of english dub clips on tiktok.
I am more neutral on the sub vs dub thing and think it comes to personal tastes or accessibility. My dyslexia isnt severe enough I can't read subtitles and use them often for my dysaudia. And as I said people have different tastes so in this case I dont really care. As long as we respect each other.
That in mind, we usually go with the ones that we like the voices for more unless the anime isn't dubbed yet. Usually we prefer the sub but often still like the dub and will watch both. Sometimes we hate the dub and a few times we like the dub better. Just really comes down to how we like the voices. There isnt always a reason for it, its just what feels right to us lol. I feel like I can be picky.
Okay so with this in mind the Japanese voices are our favorite and what we like, but I'm here to give my opinion on the English, Spanish & Porugese dubs. And go from favorite to least favorite.
I do NOT think these are bad VAs but more so bad casting.
Its going to roll as:
Section
TL;DR
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โญ favorite tidbit of it as I want to have at least a bit of a positive for each.
Spanish Dub
TL;DR: Would legit watch if I had it had english subs or if I was MUCH better with spanish. ๐
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I feel like it mostly hits the mark pretty well, I don't like Kyojuro's voice and muichiro sounds a bit too old. But a few of them sound like the japanese vas speaking spanish, some changes in voice but voices do that when switching languages I find. But overall if not sounding very similar they go for something that fits the character in some aspect very well. Like Sanemi's unhinged rants when he has Nezuko.
โญ SPANISH OBANAI GIVES ME LIFE. The guy they chose sounds a little hissy in his voice and it just fits so well and makes me laugh bc of that. (Fits well enough outside the hissy part too)
English Dub
TL;DR: Great VAs, BUT the casting person was high or drunk tho. Its so dissapointing and infuriating to me.
THE CASTING FEELS SO OFF. LIKE I KNOW VOICE ACTORS IN HERE AND THEYRE GREAT, BUT I FEEL LIKE THEY GAVE ALOT OF THEM THE WRONG ROLE SISODHIDJS. Some of these feel like the bad dub voices of early 2000s and 90s anime (not saying all are bad, just talking about the bad ones) very annoyingly so. Not my least favorite but infuriates me the most ๐
Inosuke, Gyomei and Sanemi are alright. The hashira overall bother me the most, though it sounds almost like they aimed for a deku-like voice for him which bugs me as like.... that worked for Deku because he's a dweeb.
โญ The uppermoons sound great! I feel like its pretty spot on, zenitsu as well. Albeit that Zenitsu is more annoying.
Portugese
TL;DR: Overall least favorite, maybe its that I need to hear more Portugese voices overall? Regardless it just didn't scratch my brain the right way. Like trying to pet a cat like a dog.
so far one of my least favorite, the voices mostly sound so off.ย Sanemi is pretty decent, Gyomei's voice is SOOOO DEEP. The Sanemi is kind of similar to the spanish. But most dont feel like they fit at ALL. Misturi's sounds like a stereotypical spanish tv dramas (tele novellas??) Like in cartoons and such. Shinobu sounds almost like robotic, or a voice filter.ย
โญ So far Second favorite voice for Kyojuro I feel, despite me disliking most of the voices??? Very odd ๐
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#kimetsu no yaiba#demon slayer#sub vs dub#english subbed#english dub#spanish dub#portugese dub#kny#idk what else to tag
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Splatoon 3 thoughts overall (my opinions and such, feel free to disagree)
Also is long
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Gamemodes:
-Tower Control could stand to have a bigger tower. I feel like it's too small. Probably also shouldn't be allowed to have specials (like Big Bubble or Booyah Bomb) attach to it? Unsure about the last one but it feels kinda bad.
-Clam Blitz is an alright mode where really the only change related to it needed is the map design.
-Splatzones are fine. I've not really an issue with any part of it.
-Rainmaker is probably my least favorite competitive mode overall. It also can be the shortest. I honestly have no idea how to improve it in my own views of the game.
-Turf War I feel like suffers from having everything be decided by the final 30 seconds. Like the rest of the match is just sort of a "screw around" moment. It's fun, but I genuinely can't think of any changes to make to it without making it worse overall.
Matchmaking:
Oh god. This is messy. Easily the messiest part in the game, even if it's not my biggest sore spot. I can't think of any other multiplayer game where everything seems like a stomp in one direction or another. However it handles matchmaking, I don't think it does a very good job at focusing on "fun" but moreso making matches fast. I want an equal power struggle please.
Weapon Balance:
I feel like overall, this aspect of the game is pretty okay. I think some weapons and their time to kill are a touch ridiculous, like the .96 Gal, but I also come from a Halo background.
Really the only thing I'd suggest for the game is to make sub spamming harder as oh boy does that make certain weapons a total nuisance.
Map Balance:
It's kind of a joke that Splatoon 3's map design is basically linear corridors with a wide middle section. There's not much cover, not typically much flanking routes, it makes the weapon balance feel a bit worse than it actually is. Weapons like Rollers for example have a tougher time as they have to shark to get any kills, which is not always easy. As for Chargers, they somewhat thrive in this scene, or at least they did until the torpedo spam started.
Ability Balance:
It might just be me, but I've incredibly mixed feelings on Gear Abilities in general. It's mostly because of two things: some abilities are just *that* good where you'll see it a lot (ninja squid, intensify action, stealth jump) and the time it takes to get certain abilities on your favorite gear is just horrendous. I like a bit of grind, but 40 or so chunks to get a primary is a bit crazy to me. Also I genuinely dislike respawn punisher as a whole.
Fashion Game:
Pretty solid! Aside from Gear Abilities preventing me from just running around dripped out, I find that there's a sizable catalogue of clothing to wear that covers a decent number of vibes. I do, however, kinda wish we had the ability to buy pants. Even if that'd probably mean even more ability nonsense.
Catalog Grind:
It's a free battlepass essentially. I kinda wish it didn't throw out the old one at all as I feel exclusive "you had to be there" things are best saved for actual events like Big Run or Splatfests but that's just me. The Catalog goes relatively smooth, only really having hitches after you completed it, which is fair.
Map and Mode Rotation:
This for me is the biggest sore spot. I cannot tell you *how* many times I've just stopped playing Competitive because I saw it was on maps I disliked and on gamemodes that were painful for the weapon I was trying to freshen up (I like stickers okay?). I suppose it'd be one thing if the gamemode would rotate, but with so few maps in rotation it's gotten to be a thing where my friends and I see Mahi-mahi and just play a different game for a bit.
Salmon Run:
Tons of fun, teammates can be a little... special at times. It's incredibly hard to raise rank with randoms I find. Only thing I can think of that I'd like is maybe less long grates for when high tides come up.
Campaign:
I've not done much on this yet actually, so all I can say is that as an Octoling the immediate racist grandpa was something else.
Things I'd like in the game that likely will never come:
-The ability to "Booyah!" or "Ouch..." once the match is over before the results get tallied. Just to interact with teammates a bit more
-A level editor! I love making maps for games, so to be able to make them for Splatoon would be fun too. Maybe have little mapping contests every now and then with the winners being transitioned into full maps?
-Aforementioned ability to buy pants
-An actual MMR system. Please. I'm begging.
-"Silence Shelldon" button
-Button customization! I don't like special being on Right Stick Click. I want it on L. And I'm sure other people would like some other options as well.
-Mayhaps a more traditional deathmatch mode? Antithetical to the game, I know, but I think making it one of the more casual modes would be nice.
-Ability to skip through the post-match stuff. It takes so long. I just want back in. I don't want to watch my gear slowly level up then spit out a chunk.
-Ability to thank the staff for the meals/drinks
-Let a Big Run permanently mark a map. Destroy it a bit. Make new paths/ cover. Let there be consequences.
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If you made it this far, thanks for reading! I hope you found it at least interesting to see how I personally view aspects of this game!
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updated ash intro under the cut ! the real preamble will be added here later because my brain is dead rn. i tried to keep this short but that's really not my specialty. um... ash as a person has mostly stayed the same, i just wanted to make some parts of his background more concrete and give him more internal + external conflicts so it's easier for me to get in his head. if you read this and think anything we've plotted / written needs to change, please let me know and i'll be happy to work something else out !! if you would like to continue plotting or start plotting, please like this and you'll hear from me soon-ish ๐ค
background
spent his earliest years in san francisco with his parents, then spent periods of time around ages 6 -13 traveling around the world a lot with his mom (places he lived for brief-ish periods of time include tokyo, london, vancouver, seoul, and queenstown new zealand)
he moved to los angeles shortly before high school and attended some fairly well-known performing arts high school
uploaded covers and original songs on youtube and soundcloud in high school, spent his fridays at open mics or actual gigs when he could get them, etc. he released three mixtapes (greed, esprit, and evergrey) and a few standalone original tracks that gained some amount of attention on soundcloud.
he got a publishing and artist deal with a multi-national label (think like warner / universal) post-graduation and worked as a songwriter and producer under the name greymatter (his soundcloud name) with credits for several korean and u.s. artists (possible plot for recording artist muses!)
made his debut in the us in 2015 with put my hands on you and love. promoted his ass off at small radio stations and shows but it didn't make a huge splash.
debuted in korea in 2016 with an ep to more success. became known as a rising star producer (won composer of the year at mama) and singer in the korean r&b scene. his label mediaplayed him a bit as an r&b pretty boy... the first real point of contention between him and his label.
more cracks started to form because of difference in vision with his label and he started to burn out a little. fought w/ his label to release instagram, cue the biggest hit of his career.
scene opens on a few months later... ash kwon, a man from california, might... smoke weed ????? nothing comes of a police investigation b/c he's not a korean citizen and there's no concrete proof he ever did it in korea but the headlines and some other controversies that are dug up in tandem are enough to turn public opinion against him.
contract with his agency is terminated, he disappears save for a couple song credits here and there (taylor swift vc: nobody physically saw me for a year). about a year later, he reappears under the radar playing super small shows in hongdae and itaewon as the lead vocalist of a new band called blacklight
eventually signs with culture creative and establishes a sub-label for him & his band. works primarily as a songwriter-producer/director/photographer/band member for about three years until he drops a new solo album after, like, half a decade
personality
invented being an emo boy actually. too emotional for his own good. believes his own tortured artist hype sometimes.
also too reckless for his own good and convinces himself it's just independence and it's a good thing!
one of his toxic traits is claiming to hate fame but craving the validation of an audience to kind of absurd levels
can be very flighty and hard to reach, but is incredibly loyal to those he values most
says he hates conflict but will start an argument just to feel something sometimes
lives in his head and not in a fun lil manic pixie dream boy way but a slightly self-obsessed anxiety spiral kinda way
you thinks he's so cool and different and then the law pulls up and he won't get in the car and you're like oh god damn not another rockstar ๐
plot ideas
roommate / former roommate ? he's the kind of guy who needs his alone time and would rather live on his own, but he might have had roommates in his early days in seoul (2016ish) or briefly post-scandal or even now because one or both of them is in between places.
musical collaborators. fellow songwriters and/or producers he works with sometimes. singers whose voices he'll use on demos when his won't really work, recording artists he works with as a songwriter and/or producer a lot (or even has just worked with once tbh). people who have featured on his music
muses he's directed an mv of (or will in the future) or has photographed (or will in the future)! he has a sort of specific style that's kind of dark, horror-inspired but i'd love to try to work something out for anyone!!
here's a list of ways muses can be involved in his career items if anyone is interested !!!
people he knows from his childhood or adolescence? people from san francisco / the bay area or los angeles are easiest for this, but he did spend short times in other places with his mom like tokyo, london, vancouver, and new zealand, so they could have met there as well
people whose work he's a fan of! this is easiest with singers who do r&b or more indie rock type stuff or directors tbh, but muses adjacent to any kind of grungy / existential / artsy stuff are also an option lmao
alternatively people who are fans of his work ? could also be a never meet your heros, met him and it soured their opinion of him type thing. or they clicked and they got close despite his reservations about anyone being a fan of him lmao
younger or older people he has a sibling-like relationship with. as an only child, give him some chosen siblings.
exes, flings, hook-ups, fwbs, people he kisses on the mouth platonically, whatever. he infamously gets around but is also incredibly intense with all feelings, positive or negative
people who dropped him when public tide turned against him... or people who stood by his side... or people he became friends with during his time away from the public eye
people who won't put up with his shit, for better or for worse. people who he doesn't vibe with. people he doesn't understand but is lowkey dying to figure out how their brain works.
if you're thinking about making a new muse and think his band blacklight might be a good fit and we've plotted before, i'd be down to talking that out as a potential plot. the band needs a keyboardist, a bassist, a drummer, and potentially another guitarist. there are certain dynamics i'm looking for within the band and a certain vision i have for it, so i'd just want to talk about it a little in-depth first to make sure we're on the same page which is why the collective isn't technically "open"
+ very vague plot page to keep you on your toes
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aw fuck we're reawakening the saiki kusou enjoyer oh god oh no oh f
Bonnie Fixes Her Old Rant About Why Reawakened Was Dissapointing
My main problem was how it was presented to us. Most of us understood that because of how the anime had bounced from streaming platform to platform, some rights had been lost along the way and we didn't have the original English voice actors anymore. Which was something I remember a lot of people weren't happy about - with no disrespect to the Reawakened ones but a lot of them fell flat in comparison, felt way too distant from the original ones, or just felt wrong. Saiki's personality is a little hard to perfect and I think the new one was just a big reminder we lost the old one.
Above that the trailers they DID give us felt like... wrong. Like, remind you, the trailer for Reawakened summarized some episodes from the original - INCLUDING the episode where Kusuo and Kusuke threw the fuck down, and says they're introducing the new teacher dude and Hii. OH YEAH AND ALSO BY THE WAY HE LOST HIS POWERS ENTIRELY WHEN THE SERIES ENDED AND WE WERE ALL READY FOR SAIKI K TO, I DON'T KNOW, REAWAKEN
Just. Like, it's the name of the fucking reboot. It's the point of the reboot. It is the reboot to end the request for a reboot. Fuck yeah, Saiki Kusuo gets his powers back! I sure hope this six episode series we're getting is going to actually focus on Saiki Kusuo getting his powers back and not feel like a high schooler turning in 30 late homework assignments nine seconds before the year ends for the teacher to grade!
It felt so unimportant even though THAT WAS THE POINT and the first five episodes were all just manga chapters. Which is fine. Like, Saiki K works really well because it's short episodic funny chapters, but those chapters still had a linear plot where things changed. The second you start Reawakened it dawns upon you that this was just them reanimating some manga chapters they originally missed, when the first fucking episode begins with the second chapter of the manga, where in which the entire joke is that Kaido and Nendo are bickering about which one of them is Saiki's friend and Saiki finds them both twice as insufferable than he did when the show ended.
Okay now imagine how confusing that is if you're not someone who read the manga, if you weren't in fan groups when you saw the reboot or when you came out, Netflix structures the fucking thing like it's a continuation of where we left off, and then it starts before most of the episodes that actually happened in season one. It feels like just sloppy makeup work, because god knows they didn't explain this or mention it at all, as if the original isn't already formatted awkwardly on Netflix. Do you see why this disappointed me so much. It was so much makeup work and it wasn't even makeup work that felt like it compared. The new homeroom teacher that the anime skipped - I can't be fucked to remember his name - also just honestly produced the worst episodes and jokes ever. In a sense that if these had been made the way the original had been made, they would've been passable or kind of funny, but something about Reawakened at its core fails to grasp how Saiki K worked and it all falls flat and this also cycles back into the English dub, because I know we were all biased against the new one because it was a sudden change, but it was also just kinda bad. I could not stand a second of it. Saiki felt so much more flat and annoying. Everyone felt weird. There's one whole joke in the dub that's not in the sub I like. Saiki K has such a perfected, fast paced, sarcastic comedy and as great as Reawakened itself understood the the dub forcibly undermines it a lot.
Hii I don't have much of a comment on, frankly Hii was so unimportant even for the episodes that existed only to remind you they forgot to add her to the show, I never really had an opinion on her. I like her a lot, she's really cute, she's really funny, they were alright with her but also even as someone who read the manga AFTER this she was just. Better in the manga.
And it's like the show doesn't have that linear of a plot and it fucking baffles me they managed to fuck up that loose of a plot. FEW things in this show actually have consequences that will be accounted for in every new episode save for special storylines or character additions and they still managed to scramble it around, which shows a carelessness that Netflix always seems to have for everything I've ever loved that persistently annoys the gods out of me.
And like, I WANT to love Reawakened! I do! Because the actual reawakening part was something they did really well! It's genuinely one of my favorite parts of the series but it's one episode out of six- ESPECIALLY as one of the few storylines this show typically dignifies with several-episode-long stories. The last episode was really cute, I loved it, it was almost perfectly Saiki K as the original Saiki K was and I have no fucking idea how they managed to fuck up the other five episodes if they got the last one down to a T. Like it feels like the other five were excused to dignify the new release because they didn't think the final one being good enough dignified the release which is, the most Netflix thing Netflix has ever Netflixed. And even if they wanted to make these five to also dignify it and add it to the original, I don't think that dignifies an entirely seperate show listing, when the first five fit PERFECTLY in with the rest of the damn series if you just slot them into the right seasons. To compare it to a Danganronpa thing - all my tumblr interests connect - when you finish DR2 you unlock a side-novel you can read called DR:IF and the whole thing was supposed to be what if Makoto had died in chapter one before Mukuro, and I have bitched before it's insufferably hard to read because it doesn't read like the creators made this, it reads like a fanfiction they kind of enjoyed so they dignified it with publicity. The last episode is like a reward for you taking the first five because they are so deeply sorry they put you through the first five in that order and in that tone that they needed to pump out one of the greatest endings I've seen to apologize for it
Another not as important, but something I think is thing: Saiki K isn't known for it, but if you know the show you know the openings. I feel like fucking opening songs themselves are a bit of a staple of anime and these kind of shows. They're so good and the endings are too - shout out to the time I named a history document The Most Favorable lyrics and got questioned about it in front of my entire fucking class I still die inside thinking about it - and it gives you nothing. It does not replay one they already used. It does not do the Scissor Seven thing where the theme plays without the lyrics and reappears often, no, nothing, you get a fucking "a Nnetflix original anime" and the goddamn thing starts and I felt JARRINGLY robbed because I'd kill a man before I'd let them skip the Saiki K op. We were, in fact, not putting up our hands, because there was nothing to fucking put them up for. No ending either, and they also entirely did away with the fact that after the ending theme plays Saiki would give a teaser summary of the next episode that was really funny, and it was an easter egg I loved, but nope, fuck you, and fuck your ending song too I guess, psi desu i like you? who's fuckin heard of that (-netflix producing this show)
I rag on Reawakened harder than I really mean it sometimes (it's how I cope) because it did have alot of dignifying moments - I highlighted a few the last time I talked about it, the useless powers bit, alot of Hii's dialouge, the last episode - it did have those moments that were undeniably Saiki K and what I wanted but I shouldn't have to praise the reboot for doing the thing it was supposed to do. Let alone doing the thing we weren't really excited for it to do but were willing to take for the exciting bit, it's just. It's fucking exasperating. Reawakened disappointed me a lot and I feel like quite a few chapters/bits that I would've/did adore when they were in the manga or if they had gotten animated in the original anime got just a bit dampened for me because they're That.
And like I wasn't even the only one who voiced this - the first time I wrote this people replied and reblogged agreeing the comedy didn't have the charm the original had, that the final episode was too short, because honest to god if they wanted to give us more slice of life with Saiki they could have done that just without his powers, but it all gets shortened to like, what, thirty minutes? When we could've spent all six episodes exploring that if that was the perfect part of Reawakened.
The point boils down to I guess, on it's own, Reawakened wasn't bad. It's alright. But it's not meant to stand on its own, if anything Reawakened should've improved the original if it's highlighting things the original missed and giving it a new ending wrapped up in a bow, and it really disappointed. Saiki K's really a show I feel like you can savor or enjoy almost every single part of it and Reawakened made it really hard to savor because it leaves just. Not even a bad taste in my mouth just a sad one
saiki k reawakened started me down the rabbit hole of analysis and critique (critique is a strong word) and it's arguably the shittiest one i've ever written
#saiki k#saiki kusuo no psi nan#i spent two hours writing this#โill do this rq and go to bedโ no i woudlnt#oh fuck my hands are s ofucking cold#oh dear god its 8am#reawakened once again ruins my life /j#this is so sad alexa play The Most Favorable!#saiki kusuo#saiki kusuo no ฯ nan#maybe if i put this in all my saiki k tags it'll drown out my old self inserst#saiki k reawakened#i think it's most telling i've rewatched saiki k upwards of 10 times#and reawakened i just watched like 75% of the final episode a few times
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Ishiko and Haneo - are you suing me for this kind of thing?
From the Official Memorial book
Relevant parts Akaso Eiji related
ใConversation with leading actorsใ
Arai PD:
โโI like the combination of Ishiko and Haneo very much, and it makes people realize that I want to support the incredible experience of Oba's love.
Nakamura: The reason why people can't help but want to support is because of Akaso (Eiji.) His acting skills are great.
[Talking with the screenwriter, director and producer]
- Now that you are there, is there any secret story you can tell?
Tsukahara: As for Ishiko and Ohba, who just started dating, we actually gave a plan to break up.
Nishida: Yes.
Arai: In the end, I decided, "But, there's no need to break up, right?" (laughs).
Tsukahara: The funny thing is, it seems that Akaso kun also thought they would break up (laughs). After giving him the script for the finale, he said in surprise, "Is it the line of not breaking up...!?". I replied, "It doesn't matter. After all, there is no need to break up." Then he said, "I tried my best in episode 9, and I thought I would be dumped in episode 10.." (laughs).
Arai: Some viewers are also worried that "we start dating in the middle of the plot, and we will definitely break up in the end" (laughs).
Tsukahara: In a way, he's the man who got the most uproar and the most happiness.
Yo, Oba.
Nishida: That's right (laughs).
-It was also impressive that Ishiko and Haneo personal expressions were glimpsed by Oba's presence.
Tsukahara: I think that Nishida-san really paid attention to it. Dramas made with one woman and two men are nothing but love triangles. Rather, it was because Oba became the keeper of the two of them.
Arai: It's not the sub-male factor (laughs)!
Nishida: From the beginning, Ishiko and Haneo wanted to tell a story where they didn't get along. As Arai-san said, it was fun while writing that Oba, who would normally be a sub-man, was the role of growing the two of them.
Arai: In episode 1, the person who initiated the incident that became a birdie. With this as an opportunity, he became a friend of the Ishihane duo, and became romantically involved with Ishiko. Ohba, who was growing in a relationship like that, finally brings an incident again, but his personal feelings are not resolved wellโฆ The meeting with Ohba became a big wall for them, and they prayed for a stronger bond. It was an important one.
Were there any other memorable scenes that were miraculous?
Arai: There were a lot. In episode 4, when Oba goes for an interview at the office, Ishiko smiles and says, "Come on!" The scene where she said that is really memorable. When I saw Oba's expression at that time, I thought, 'Oh, Oba fell in love here' (laughs).
Nishida: That conversation was great too!
Arai: I thought she was going to say it in a lighter way, but after calling it properly, she got a pretty tone and said, "Come on!" .
Tsukahara: That's right, in episode 5, when Oba makes a 'confession of confession' to Ishiko, right? It was said that it would be better to make an action for that in advance. "come on!" Shall we change it to a line that sounds like cheering? I gave that opinion to Kasumi-chan. I think she said it bravely, conscious of the fact that she was talking to a person who was wearing an unfamiliar suit and was about to face a battle that could change his life. It was fortunate that I was able to properly develop the relationship between Oba and Ishiko in the drama so that the relationship between Oba and Ishiko was not thought to have arisen suddenly.
Oh, and Ishiko's expression looking at Oba's sleeping face in episode 7 this was really charmingโฆ!
Tsukahara: Even so, the man who slept peacefully next to Ishiko has already been
deceivedโฆ I mean, you've become the bossโฆ
Tsukahara: You silly!
Arai: I was editing while thinking that too.. (laughs).
ใInterview with Akaso Eijiใ
โโFrom the first client for the Ishiba combi to a work partner, this development is the surprise of the first episode.
From a guest standpoint, suddenly becoming a partner is very impactful and interesting. Since it appeared on the promotional poster, some viewers said it was "unexpected" (laughs), but also received a lot of surprise feedback "It's not a guest appearance!" That's what the show wants to do, so I couldn't say anything positive at the production presentation where the 4 main cast members gathered together.... After the first episode aired, I was finally freed from that job, and that was the happiest thing for me (laughs).
โโWhat do Akaso Eiji san thinks of the strengths and weaknesses of Ohba Ao?
The advantage is that it will not hesitate to lend a hand to those who are in difficulty. It belongs to the type who thinks that "it's better to regret doing it than not doing it", and face it directly no matter who it is. The disadvantage is that words and deeds are slightly off (laughs). In episode 2, the end of the cold joke was said first, and in episode 6, when he brought the speciality of water eggplant to the office, he was deliberately acting stupid. The content of the speech is obviously very straightforward, but I don't know why it goes around in circles. While I was performing, I couldnโt help but worry, โIf I get caught up in this, Iโll be deceived by the bad guys again (laughs).
โโWhen interpreting Ohba Ao, is there anything you pay special attention to?
As for Ishiko's senpai love, I will try my best not to let that love overflow all of a sudden. From episode 1 to episode 5, I paid special attention to the change in my mood from "Maybe you like it...?" to "I like it!". In the 2nd episode, although Haneo asked frankly "Do you like her?", but there is still the feeling of "I respect her a lot, but it's not like". However, I think that was the chance to start caring about Ishiko senpai subconsciously. Even so, relatively speaking, he stared at Ishiko senpai intently from the very beginning. So, except for Ishiko san herself, everyone noticed Ohba's love early on (laughs).
โโI can't help but want to support the pure love of Ohba.
At first, I was a little worried that the presence of Oba would become a hindrance for the two. However, I think there must also be the expressions and atmosphere of Ishiko san and Haneo san who showed it because the other party was Ohba. While thinking that it would be great if I could lure it out, I performed it.
โโWhat do you think is the charm Ishiko senpai to attract Ohba? Are there any scenes that are particularly impressive?
If you stand next to Ishiko san, you will naturally have the hope that this person can work hard and be happy. At the end of episode 1, the question "Why didn't you speak up?" was heart-warming. I also liked the part where he held the umbrella in episode 2. In the conversation when I came home from the movie theater in episode 3, Ishiko senpai ignorance is really sinful (laughs).
โโWhat is the charm of Haneo?
Mature sides and childish sides coexist. Is he joking, or is he serious? However, when I asked him for help in episode 1, he said to me, "Leave it to me!" was a little suspicious (laughs), but I really thought he would lend a helping hand. Respected him after that. After becoming partners, there are relatively many scenes of mutual jokes. It was also very pleasant to have a conversation with Ishiko senpai whether there was any confession or not (laughs). Although he always jokes with me like this, Haneo san is still a mature adult. I think when he jokes, he has some kind of ease, or tolerance.
โโWhat is the charm of Arimura-san and Nakamura-san?
Arimura-san's appearance as an actor is very good, and she is a person with her own language, which impressed me. In the casual conversation, the depths of her pupils were also full of intelligence. When performing a performance, you can immediately enter the feeling. Nakamura-san is, as the chairperson, in the center, always observing the surroundings, and is really a very trustworthy existence. While joking, he also seriously told me about the intention of the scene and other important points. This overlaps with the role of Haneo san. Both are in a natural posture, with a very pure and sharp feeling.
- What is your favorite plot?
Sure enough, after the first episode and the second episode, Ohba was able to show a positive side. The first episode where he was entangled, suffered, and then got rescued is the most unforgettable. By the way, Yuta-kun Oseki, who plays the role of Sawamura, happened to meet at a massage parlor the day before filming, and we said hello, "Tomorrow, we'll be filming together!?", but that was actually the first time we met. (laugh). I felt an incredible fate.
โโHow does it feel to perform with Sada-san?
First of all, the atmosphere that Sada-san usually brews is more exciting than healing. It was also a very pleasant time to listen to him talk about his music activities. From a topic, the world gradually became wider. It's always natural in acting, and in a sense, maybe the ultimate form of acting should be like this... He made me think so.
โโWhat impression did you get when you first participated in the shooting scene of Arai & Tsukahara?
The bar to be asked is always high. Most of the information that is not in the script will be added on the spot. I thought to myself, "I have to catch up with everyone!", and I held on to it desperately. When I first watched the finished episode of Episode 1, all the bridges were linked together without any sense of incongruity, and there were parts that were edited in a novel and unique way.
โโFinally, what is the thing that Akaso-san thinks "this is unforgivable" in his daily life?
It's about myself, I can't forgive myself for always piling up laundry. In order not to cause confusion, I stocked up a lot of replacement towels and underwear. However, I found this style to be self-indulgent. Some time ago, I decided to dispose of all the old things and reduce the number. If you do this, you'll be doing laundry frequently.... I thought so, but it's not enough (laughs). The installed washing machine, even if it is set to dry mode, will not help me dry! Because it is not broken, so I feel that I do not know how to operate it skillfully... I will wash my clothes when I get home today. , and then dry it in the bathroom (laughs).
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#akaso eiji#eiji akaso#ishiko to haneo#jdrama#nakamura tomoya#tomoya nakamura#arimura kasumi#kasumi arimura#I'm glad Eiji performed Oba & was loved by the Audience & the production#ARAI PD the real mvp & shipper of Oba & Ishiko โต๐#BTW nishida is the screenwriter#also Eiji & his obsession with laundry ๐งบ๐#hes so cute lol#so endearing ๐คฉ#translation#scans
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