#my yuu gets their own special little dream scenario

[tartppola]

awakening

[pianostarinwonderland]

damn ok malleus

yes. i am back. and i am gonna not shut up about the last main story update but specifically about the mixed opinions on Malleus' actions.

There's been interesting sides I've seen, both on Twitter and Discord. You have the Malleus stans, mostly the Malleyuu stans, who feel very conflicted about Yuu not being "included" in the dream worlds that Malleus sent the boys to. Then there's the other Malleus stans who are like "lol those Malleyuu stans were in absolute delulu for thinking Malleus would treat Yuu so specially". Thennnn you have some fans who would start discussions about that discourse just to insert their Malleus dislike opinions, where at that point I wished I said pls take that shit out of the topic 🤡

And for me? Well, after a week, I am now sitting here all like . what dafaq

No because there’s something I don’t get and it’s the thing I want to address first: how Malleus' UM works and the whole 'Yuu isn't in the dreams'. You all can correct me on this since I've only been relying on TL summaries and the little context clues I can glean from listening to the main story. From my understanding of how his UM works, Malleus can put people to sleep and put them in their own dream worlds. He can watch these dream worlds since he's the one who has the magic to put these people to sleep.

But he isn't the one conjuring up said dream worlds.

Malleus sent Idia to sleep, but he's not the one creating the scenario where Ortho is still alive and studying in RSA. That's a dream world created not from Malleus' magic but from Idia's inner desires, his inner subconscious. And we are just seeing that his dream world is a world where his brother is alive and happy.

If we are to assume that Malleus created that dream world for Idia, that would mean that he would have known Idia's backstory and grief for Ortho. But like, he doesn't.

Suffice to say then that since Idia's dream is centered around his subconscious, of course Yuu won't be in the dream. To him, Yuu isn't that important in his life. This extends to Grim. While Grim is a cute kitty, ultimately he isn't that important to Idia either, enough that he'd be part of his dream.

And that's why none of the dreams we see so far have Yuu in them. I don't really think it's Malleus excluding them, it's that the other boys don't really find them important enough in their lives to have a spot in their dreams. Sounds harsh, but it is true, especially since this is strictly main story we are talking about. No events being included whatsoever, barely any personal stories being included either (Robe Idia personal being the notable exception as it was actually featured in main story).

Now the second important thing that I don't really have to address but want to really talk about: Malleus' actions. A lot of people find themselves at a point of contention with this. Again, you have a good amount of Malleyuu fans who ended up in their divorce era lmfao. Then there were people who don't necessarily stan him but still felt displeased by his actions.

I don't really have an issue with people not liking what he's doing or acting. I'm not the biggest fan of Malleus either, and people who have either followed me for a while or regularly talk to me on Discord will know this. But what I have an issue with is that it feels like there's been a lack of willingness to understand where Malleus' actions come from. I will acknowledge, I used to not want to understand him, but after some self reflecting and talking to the right people, I can see the dude in a better light than before. The poor guy's been judged pretty badly, maybe not as bad as the judgment that Vil and Leona got, but the shift in opinion and the little willingness to understand him is . welp. kinda lolz. Especially when this has been built up for a while.

People have mentioned already that Halloween 2 shows Malleus' selfishness, and I agree with this sentiment. He sent people to the ghost's dimension, thinking that everyone would be happy. But consequently, while the ghosts are happy, the students are upset at what he and Lilia did. And for good reason! Some of them were possessed, and the others had to save them, which meant getting into fights. It was a dangerous situation to throw them in, especially when they were somewhere else.

Halloween 2 is a perfect example of Malleus doing things thinking that everyone would be happy. But really, it only makes himself happy, and he doesn't see or understand the perspective of others.

Malleus' dorm card and story was also released pretty early on in chapter 7's story for a reason as well. His story shows that selfish side of him, on a much more mundane scale, which is bringing all dorm leaders to Diasomnia for a dorm leader meeting, thinking that it would satisfy everyone. But they were upset of course, because without consent, they were just teleported like that. And that's a pretty scary situation to be taken away unexpectedly.

In short, Malleus' selfishness has always been a part of him. People can have their criticisms and dislike it, just as how you would dislike something in a person. But you can't deny that it is a part of Malleus, just as how him finding value in forgotten things like old architecture and gargoyles is a part of him.

And then you apply this to Chapter 7 where Malleus puts everyone to sleep so that Lilia wouldn't leave. It can and does leave a bad taste that Malleus is putting an entire island to sleep for 1000 years just for one guy to not leave. It’s also maddening that he can watch everyone’s dreams especially when they’re going to be so personal. The show of power, the disregard for others, it can be irritating to people, and if it wasn’t for the fact that it meant getting to know the rest of Diasomnia more, I’d hate it too lol

But personally speaking, I see where the dude’s coming from. Loneliness is a bitch, and it's worsened by the fact that his reputation drives people away. It's no secret either that Malleus' grandma is very busy to the point that there were some dinners with him that she had to cancel last minute due to work. Malleus' parents are dead. And the rest of Briar Valley would treat him with utmost respect and nothing more. So of course he'd cling onto the few things and people in life that make him feel less lonely. It's why he has fondness for Silver and Sebek. It's why he's so interested in people like Yuu and Grim who aren't afraid of him. It's why he values architecture that's been long forgotten.

Lilia of course has been the most influential to him. He's been with him for majority of his life. He's taken care of Malleus, he's kept him company. And for Lilia to suddenly leave and possibly to never be seen again. I think that would be absolutely crushing for Malleus. It's all the trauma and hurt and war flashbacks (that can unfortunately be literal) coming to bite him.

All the powers of the world in his hands, and he cannot gain his happy ending. Poor man.

In short, loneliness really hurts. I also say this personally speaking. When Chapter 7 came out, I was really struggling with loneliness, so it kinda made me empathize with Malleus.

It's also worth noting that Malleus doesn't act entirely on his own feelings. He hears from others their own feedback and feelings and will do something. One of his motivations in doing what he's doing was seeing Silver's and Sebek's reactions. When the two of them reacted to the news, Malleus was the one who told them to accept Lilia's decisions, even if he himself was probably the most hurt by them. Malleus saw Silver cry about it.

It's definitely something ingrained in him as crown prince: that he would have to hear out a problem and come up with a solution. Not that he’s good at it (because interpersonal matters apparently didn’t matter that much to his teachers /hj.) But he does it because he’s taught to. And because he's so powerful, people will look to him to solve the problem. You really see this in Glorious Masquerade, especially when Idia, Azul, and Malleus went up the tower. Idia would be like, "Let Malleus take out the flowers!!" but Azul would use his magic to take them out. In hindsight, when Malleus complimented Azul for his ability, I now wonder if part of it was not just awe for such magical ability but also admiration that someone didn't just rely on Malleus, but stepped up to do something and succeeded in helping out.

There’s really a lot to Malleus right now that’s causing him to do these things. And hey, it’s just like with every other OB that we’ve encountered. Trauma that has hurt them since childhood affects the things that they do in the present, and either the trauma itself or their present actions will bite them back in the ass.

I don’t know anymore man, I’m literally like supposed to be the last person to defend Malleus 🤠 but there’s just some brainworms in the head that I want to let out because damn….. it sucks to see how too much devotion to a fanon version has caused this split and conflict and simultaneously see people who really dislike Malleus take the opportunity to dunk on him without really having substance and understanding in their arguments.

[homo-rashi]

Kinktober 2023 | First Kiss

Original Male Character x Original Male Character

“I don't get it, how come he is a part spider but he doesn't make his own webs? Why does he have to physically make them?” Akihiko asks, Yuu lowering the movies they're watching, Spiderman, to answer another one of Akihiko’s questions. He doesn't mind because he has seen it many times before. 

“In the comics, he could make his own web fluid, but they made him have to physically make it in the movies for some reason, I don't know, maybe to show he is smart and good in a lab?” Yuu doesn't have a real answer but he tries his best. He turns the volume back up and they continue watching in silence for a few minutes.

“So, Tom Holland…” Akihiko teases, 

“Are we gonna talk about our taste in men on our first date?” Yuu lowers the volume, fully prepared to also bring up how attractive he finds Zendaya. 

“I'm just saying…I have always had a thing for American men.” Akihiko says and Yuu can't help but hold back a laugh. 

“I think he is british.” Yuu teases, 

“But he sounds american.” Akihuko argues, 

“He is playing an american! Of course he sounds american.” Yuu laughs again,cuddling closer into Akihiko. Now that he feels less awkward, still embarrassed but less so. He is enjoying cuddling…a lot. 

“If you like American men, do you find me attractive?” Yuu aks, realizing only after he said it how much of a bold question it was, 

“Japanese men are elite. Especially cute bisexual ones who like strawberry sandwiches.” Akihiko brings a hand up and and presses a single finger onto the tip of Yuu's nose. The finger lingers, and then turns into a hand resting on his cheek. Suddenly, he doesn't want to talk about how hot he finds Zenday anymore, or Tom Holland, even though he is more of a Tony Stark kinda guy, Spiderman is too young for him.

“Who do you find attractive?” Akihiko asks, quietly, His words barely audible over the low playing sound of the TV. 

“I've never dated anyone before, I only ever thought I would date and marry a woman.” Yuu says in all honesty, 

“Really?” Akihiko pulls back his hand gently and reaches for the remote, muting the movie all together, “Why is that?” Yuu looks at Akihiko, and he is serious, he genuinely doesn't know, 

“I'm Japanese, I live in Japan…We- I mean, Two men can’t even get married. Being gay doesn't exist here…I’m lucky I actually find women attractive, it's not like I would have been unhappy, just- Did you ever question if you were gonna come out?” 

“I look gay.” Akihiko shrugs. “I’m feminine. I have long hair. I have a soft voice, I like nice things. Before I went to America, people said things behind my back, thought things…When I came back, I just never went back into the closet. I don't regret it. Nobody is confrontational here, nobody says anything to my face. My friends all came around. I have even dated a few men.” What Akihiko says seems like a best case scenario to him, a dream…. 

“I've never even kissed anyone.” Yuu admits. He figured Akihiko had dated, maybe not men…even knowing he is gay, it's just not something people do in Japan, to be actively gay…It sounds weird in his head when he thinks of it like that. 

“You will be my first kiss with someone I genuinely believe likes me for me.” Akihiko says, boldly, Yuu can't help but bush at what that means, 

“You want to kiss me?” Yuu asks shyly

“So bad. All night I've wanted to kiss you many times.” Akihiko pauses, “But I'm glad I didn't.” Yuu instantly feels himself get a little sad inside, Akihiko being happy he didn't kiss him, probably means he did something wrong, and he knows what but he is trying to forget that ever happened. 

“Why?” He asks, hoping Akihiko doesn't bring up his accident, his wet clothes still sitting on the floor of this man's bathroom.

“Because now, I can make this so much more special knowing it's your first.” Yuu doesn't have time to change these panicked thoughts of rejection into anything but confusion as Akihiko pulls his chin up, their eyes meeting. “Can I kiss you?” He asks quietly, 

“You want to?” Yuu whispers back, 

“More than anything.” It feels like not even a second passes after Yuu nods, that Akihiko lips are pressed against his, the blanket falling from his lap as he sits up straighter, leaning into Akihiko. The feeling of his stubble on his upper lip is strange, but he likes it. He never thought about how that would feel, kissing a guy who also has facial hair. Albeit not a lot. Yuu opens his eyes mid way through the kiss, but sees Akihiko has his closed so he does that, not knowing really what the norm is. Before he knows their lips are parting and he is sad, He wasn't done. 

“How was that?” Akihiko asks, Yuu doesn't answer because he doesn't know how to speak the feeling he is currently experiencing, instead he gets on his knees, gently placing one on either side of Akihiko, pulling him back into a kiss, this time deeper, this time he knows what he wants. This time, he decides when he has had enough. But from how good he is feeling, he will never have enough of this. 

[sandbees]

Do Fairy Tail? If so, then may present you celestial spirit mage Yuu

Oh, that’s a good idea actually. 👀

The Magic Mirror saying that Yuu has no magic and Yuu is like, “What do you mean I do have magic tho.”

Obviously no one believes them because the Magic Mirror said that they didn’t. In fact, everyone didn’t believe them until they used some gold key and summoned a fish lady. (It was very weird.) Yuu just summons spirits to their aid to help with overblots would be an interesting action scene.

But I think people would be interested about Yuu’s magic. Obviously it reminds them of Unique Magic, where the user shouts a special spell that only they can use. People are jealous Yuu doesn’t have to worry about overblotting. (But what if they could? Since they were thrown into a new world Yuu’s magic could have shifted to match similarly to Twisted Wonderland’s magic.) (WAIT OVERBLOT FORM OF CELESTIAL SPIRITS??? OVERBLOT AQUARIUS?)

Yeah, I can’t even imagine what sorts of interactions the cast would have with Yuu’s celestial spirits- oh my god what if Azul wanted Yuu to give him their keys instead of Ramshackle.

Me: Wow, I really like this scenario maybe I’ll write this-

My Brain still at 3 am: What if you write one of those Fanfiction.net fanfictions where Yuu is a celestial wizard that joins Fairy Tail and their keys are all Twisted Wonderland characters plus Grim and the staff.

Me: Brain wth.

Yeah, I also had this idea too. When I was younger I read a lot of Fairy Tail fanfics on Fanfiction.not. Especially crossovers, idk why I liked crossovers so much but two worlds interacting with each other is just 👌

Anyways, there was this one crossover trope where Lucy would get a bunch of keys and they were keys with a bunch of characters from a different world. Which is fun, but since I want to make this more original, I’m going to add onto this;

Yuu is originally from the Fairy Tail world and they were a celestial wizard. However their magic was useless since they didn’t own any celestial keys.

So they get thrown into Twisted Wonderland, do that canon plot, but eventually Crowley finds a way to bring them back home. Of course Yuu is happy to see their family again but also they’ll miss their new friends at NRC.

:0 Imagine when Yuu goes through the mirror they have this shared dream sequence with Crowley and they meet the Celestial Spirit King. And he makes a deal; since Yuu is a celestial wizard with no keys, he will make Yuu keys that can summon their friends they made back at home.

However the catch is that since their magic is untrained, Yuu will have to strengthen her magic to summon more powerful keys (Dorm Leaders, Staff, ect.)

From power needed the least to most, it goes; Grim, First Years, No group (Silver, Cater, Floyd, Ortho), Vice Dorm Leaders (Ruggie isn’t an official vice dorm leader but look at what he’s done for Leona, someone give him the title he deserves it-), Dorm Leaders, and Staff.

Crowley is like, “Huh ok. That’s fine. As your dad I will accept the deal.”

Honestly an excuse to see their friends at any point in time, Yuu is ok with that deal.

Yuu tells Crowley to warn everyone and then they wake up, black encased keys in their hand. They look at all of them and immediately know which one is which.

Back at their world, time seems to only have passed for a night. In fact, Yuu just told them that they had a dream about the Celestial Spirit King and he gave them the keys. Their parents believe Yuu and are very happy.

Then Yuu decides to go out to adventure and get stronger. Their parents fully support them, but remind Yuu to contact them every other week so they know Yuu is safe and sound.

When Yuu goes out, the first thing they do is summon Grim.

Grim is ecstatic! His henchmen hasn’t fully left him! Of course he’s a little sad to go back to Twisted Wonderland but since he’s going to be with Yuu almost all the time he doesn’t mind.

Since Grim takes up the smallest amount of magic Yuu has, he’ll be around them for days on end.

Small one on one reunions with Yuu’s friends are wholesome.

So Yuu goes on adventures with their friends to grow stronger.

Of course, things get a little heated up when Yuu eventually joins a guild to earn money. (Which guild? Up to your imagination. Make a new guild, have Yuu join Fairy Tail, anything really!)

[upafterdusk]

karasuno sleeping headcanons

sleepy boys

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Sawamura Daichi

maybe takes him a little longer to fall asleep on normal nights, but if he’s extra tired he’s out in minutes

sleeps like a ROCK and everyone is terrified of waking him up

i feel like he’s just naturally very warm in general so probably doesn’t sleep with a blanket over him cause it gets too hot

sleeps in just a t-shirt and shorts

leaves the fan on at night

definitely snores, not super loudly but snores nonetheless

Koushi Sugawara

skincare routine before he goes to sleep!! probably a face mask once in a while

blanket. HOG.

doesn’t snore but mumbles quietly in his sleep, it’s usually nonsense

probably plays rain sounds or calming music so he can relax

he owns silk pajamas. tell me i’m wrong

always manages to look like an angel while sleeping, super peaceful

Asahi Azumane

DEEP sleeper

at night he lets his hair down and sometimes it covers his face while he sleeps

either sleeps in a fetal position or like a starfish. there is no in-between

hair care routine?? maybe uses a special conditioner lol

always keeps a bottle of water at his side cause he wakes up THIRSTY

snores VERY loud but only on occasion. literally woke everyone else up with his snoring at a training camp once (he felt very bad about it)

Yuu Nishinoya

SO much energy it takes him a while to settle down and rest

unless he’s exhausted in which case he will fall asleep anywhere at anytime

pulls all nighters a lot on days where he has more energy (but not as much anymore since Daichi yelled at him for sleeping in class)

probably stays up gaming with tanaka

curls up in a little ball when he does sleep though

HAIR DOWN HAIR DOWN HAIR DOWN

snores SO LOUD and talks in his sleep occasionally

Ryuunosuke Tanaka

can fall asleep anywhere

literally anywhere. in any position

when he’s in his own bed at home though he sleeps naked and you can’t change my mind. maybe boxers if it’s cold. MAYBE

talks surprisingly coherently in his sleep??

the team has a video of when they caught him doing this on the bus. he still doesn’t know

honestly probably stays up some nights making up fake romantic scenarios about Kiyoko or literally any girl in existence ever

vivid ass dreams

Tsukishima Kei

definitely has trouble sleeping. i feel like he has mild insomnia

can’t sleep without music playing through his earbuds

yamaguchi made him a playlist of calming sleep music that he listens to pretty frequently but he will never admit to this

he tries going to sleep early but he’ll toss and turn for hours

very light sleeper, wakes up if he hears a bird chirping

there were nights when he was the only one left awake at a training camp and no one knew :(

hates the whole brushing his teeth and washing his face routine cause he finds it so tedious but he does it anyway cause he hates bad hygiene

definitely owns dinosaur pajamas

Tadashi Yamaguchi

this boy. you know those people who stay up all night watching baking videos even though they’re tired as hell?? that’s him

so many blankets!!! gets cold really easy

probably owns one of those electric heating blankets. tsukki got it for him for christmas one year

always hugging a pillow

owns so many stuffed animals at home and cuddles into them it’s canon idc

doesn’t snore or anything, a very quiet sleeper

Kageyama Tobio

sleepy Kageyama is the most precious thing to ever exist

always drinks a glass of warm milk before bed

sits in his bed setting his volleyball against a wall when he can’t sleep

used to stay up all night watching volleyball plays but ever since he and Hinata made a bet to see who could fall asleep first at the first training camp he just knocks out subconsciously early

quiet mumbles followed by oddly loud phrases before he goes back to snoring

usually ends up throwing the blanket off of him while he sleeps

Hinata Shoyo

like Nishinoya, can fall asleep anywhere 

uses his blankets to wrap himself up in a lil burrito

does NOT stop moving even while he sleeps though

has definitely fallen off the bed on occasion he moves so much

when this happens he just realizes he fell and continues to sleep on the floor

usually can fall asleep pretty early if he’s excited enough for the day ahead

sometimes gets too excited and can’t sleep

probably smiles in his sleep. dork

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