#not that real-life was even really that romantic at all but-

[bunni-v1]

so shadow milk legendary costume is coming so can we get more content of pre-corruption smilk 😝😝😭 pretty please and thank you ♥️

🍓Again I’m gonna call him Blueberry Yogurt because typing out pre corruption is annoying as fuck. Anyway, yes you can pookie mwah mwah mwah! These are short, but I still hope u like them :)

-Blueberry Yogurt is veryyyyy different from Shadow Milk. Shadow Milk describes his past self as a “Goody two shoes wet rag with no personality,” and while he’s being dramatic I don’t think he’s far off.

-Blueberry Yogurt is contemplative, gentle, kind, and above all else caring. He loves his subjects and his friends and he aims to share his knowledge with everyone. He’s in all sense of the word harmless. A sweet cookie with nothing but good intentions.

-He’s, essentially, his position as sage. And he doesn’t mind that, but he’s never really considered that he could be anything more. It’s what he was baked for, of course.

-Booooriiingggggg, as Shadow Milk would put it. But Blueberry Yogurt was content with things, it’s only after he realized cookies turn from the truth — mixed with the understanding of the sheer amount of power he held, that his mind changed.

-You we’re part of that realization. That, maybe, he could be more than what he was. That the life he lived wasn’t all it seemed to be. He was never made to fall in love, but he did, whose to say there isn’t more for him out there?

-But before that, he was likely the perfect partner to have. He cares a lot about his partner and their well-being, and he wants to be their total equal, even if they’re weaker than him.

-He spends a lot of his spare time with you. He’s an incredibly busy cookie with too many things to do, but he will always find time to spend on you. You are a high priority in his life, and he makes sure you know that.

-He likes having you around him, even when you aren’t doing the same things. Just you being there brings him peace of mind and makes him feel content.

-You being educated is equally important to him, so he takes the time to have conversations about serious topics. He’s particularly fond of reading with you and discussing the books with a critical eye. He won’t let you be blind to the truth, and if you’re afraid of it, he’ll work with you to ensure you aren’t.

-He’ll take you around the town when he visits, and most cookies know you as “The Sage’s Lover”. He won’t admit it, but that fact makes him proud. He loves to show you off, and he loves the fact that others know you’re together.

-Oh he does this cute thing where he’ll sweep you up in his arms and dance around with you. He’ll press you tightly against his body and swirl around like you’re at a real ball.

-He is so much more open about how much he loves you. He has no reason to hide or fear his affections for you, so he just doesn’t. His love is unabashedly displayed through physical touch as Blueberry Yogurt.

-Soft and gentle kisses pressed upon you dough. He burns into your dough his love for you so that you never forgot how much you are adored.

-He pulls you close and whispers his adoration like a prayer, as if to convince you of his love for you. Like you might forget if he doesn’t remind you so tenderly.

-He treats you to beautiful dates in locations you’ve only dreamed about, each one more heartfelt and romantic than the last. They’re built specifically to wow you, and he’s phenomenal at his job.

-He also gives you gifts all the time, hand made or things he found around the kingdom, it doesn’t matter. They’re all things you’ll make good use of, he makes sure of that.

-His goal is to make you feel considered and thought of. Again, he’s very successful. Everything he does takes you into account, and you become a very important part of his day to day life.

-One thing he does that Shadow Milk keeps is his love for carrying you around. It’s not a strength thing, he isn’t showing off, he just loves carrying you around. He feels like he can really care for you like that, so he does it as much as he can.

-He’s also very protective of you. He doesn’t stop you from engaging difficult topics and finding out truths, but he does stop others from disturbing your peace. It’s the one time he’ll use his magical abilities for selfish reasons, his need to keep you safe and happy winning out his morals for once.

-This is why when he feels himself… slipping… he sends you away as soon as he can. He doesn’t want you to think of him differently, and he’ll even take extra measures to ensure he won’t find you once he’s fully gone. (It’s the most annoying thing about himself, if you ask Shadow Milk. He plans for everything far too well.)

-It does ache and pain him to be so far from you when he does it, but it’s more important to him that you are safe. Even if it means you have to be safe from him.

[solxamber]

Ace, Romantic, (Orion Shining Above The Skies At Noon by Bank of Innovation) pls pls pls

specifically because i like poking at the line between friends and lovers and seeing where it will give way

i might send another rq for valentines thxxxx

"You're undeniably just mesmerizing" || Ace Trappola

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭

𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠: Orion Shining Above the Skies at Noon by Bank of Innovation

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: 570

𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐬: Pining, Lovesick Ace

Ace Trappola isn’t the kind of guy who spends too much time thinking about things he can’t control. He rolls with the punches, plays the cards he’s dealt, and never lingers too long on things that probably won’t go his way.

But you?

You make it impossible not to think.

He wonders—have I found the signs of finally enchanting you? Have there been moments, little flickers of something more, hidden between shared laughter and teasing words?

Is it in the way you lean closer when you talk, the way your hand brushes against his just a second longer than it needs to? When you look at him, do you see him the way he sees you—or is he just getting ahead of himself, mistaking your warmth for something deeper?

Because, really, how in the world would a person like you fall for someone like him?

The thought gnaws at him late at night, in the quiet moments when he’s not filling the air with sarcasm and quick-witted remarks. It’s stupid, really. He shouldn’t care so much.

And yet.

He wants to believe.

He clings to the hope that maybe, just maybe, he’s made a mark on you. That when you see him, you think of him as more than just a friend, more than just some guy who’s always by your side, laughing at your jokes, bumping shoulders with you like it’s second nature.

That maybe, in the same way you’ve become the center of his thoughts, he’s carved out a little space in yours too.

But what if he’s wrong?

What if he’s just fooling himself, stuck in another illusion, blinded by his own delusions?

It wouldn’t be the first time he’s bet on a long shot. But this? This isn’t some game where he can bluff his way through, not when the stakes are so high.

So he does what he does best—he keeps it cool. He plays it safe. If you never notice, if you never catch on, then he won’t have to deal with the fallout of wanting something he can’t have.

And yet, despite himself, he can’t stop.

He won’t stop himself from yearning for this charming fantasy, the idea that maybe, against all odds, you and he could actually be something real.

Maybe it’s a foolish dream, like seeing Orion shining above the skies at noon—something impossible, something that shouldn’t exist.

But impossible things happen every day, don’t they?

And if there’s even the slightest chance that this could be real, that you might feel the same way—Ace is willing to risk looking like an idiot for it.

Even if it means getting his heart broken. Even if it means facing a reality he doesn’t want to accept.

Because at the end of the day, he’d rather have tried than spend the rest of his life wondering what if.

So when you’re standing close, looking at him in that way that makes his heart stutter, he makes his move before he can think better of it. He leans in, tilting his head just slightly, his breath warm against yours—

And you don’t pull away.

For a split second, the world around him disappears. It’s just you, just this, just the impossible feeling of something he never thought he’d have.

And in that moment, he swears—

He sees Orion shining above the skies at noon.

Masterlist ; Valentine's Event

[sunflowersonatas]

marry you: drabble

bsf!james potter x f!reader / fluff

summary: heat of the moment proposal— somehow, it doesn’t feel that strange to accept.

a/n: my heart hurts. i think about this a lot.

wc: 425

i usually imagine james, and i think the typical fanon agrees, as a very cheesy, extra-romantic, over-the-top kinda partner. always wants to give you the most and spoil you, because you truly deserve it, for putting up with him.

i’d love to imagine some fancy elegant proposal, you two on the beach at sunset, just the soothing waves and his gentle voice proclaiming his love. huge rock.

but let’s be real. seventh year, war was looming, the world was a scary place. and this man was not playing around. you guys weren’t even dating yet, just best friends, but he always knew.

“i think we should get married,” he’d said to you one night on the couch. it was a joke, or it started as one.

“right, that would solve all my problems,” you countered effortlessly. you were just friends at this point, complaining to each other over your respective love lives, or lack thereof. 

you laughed, so did he. 

but then when you turn to him, he’s not laughing anymore.

“marry me,” he says again, a whisper this time, with bated breath. the air shifts. 

“james—”

“say yes.”

you should really think about it. you should consider this carefully— it’s a goddamn proposal, major life event, hello. weigh the pros and cons, unbiased, considering the war, the uncertainty, the sheer insanity of what he’s just asked you to do.

and you do consider it, for one singular second.

and in that second you realize you can’t think of one good reason to say no.

the past seven years you’ve been saying yes to him. yes, i’ll copy my notes down for you. yes, i’ll sneak out with you. yes, i’ll always be here.

and this just feels like another yes, simple as that. you shrug, feeling too composed for the moment. maybe it’s shock.

“alright,” you answer. like he just asked you to pass the fudge flies.

“alright?” he echoes, jaw suddenly gone slack. like he misheard, or like he was expecting some hesitation, some pushback. normally you’d sit there and list all the reasons why his idea was incredibly foolish and irresponsible, but you weren’t doing any of that.

you shrug again. “yes, james, i’ll marry you.” can’t make it any clearer than that.

he nearly tackles you in a crushing hug, sharing the weight and lightness of the moment at once with you. his fingers clutch at you tightly, like he’s afraid you’ll slip from them.

“you’re serious?” he queries, breathless. 

“no, you’re thinking of the other one.” you answer smugly.

he groans. “i’m gonna kiss you now.”

♡

☀️🌻

[writesvani]

coming down

collegestudent! gojo x collegestudent! reader

best friends-to-friends with benefits-to-enemies-to- enemies with benefits-to?

ITS A MESS, OKAYYY??

SUMMARY: Y/n and Gojo Satoru were once best friends, inseparable through every high and low. But after a series of mistakes—awkward confessions, unspoken feelings, and a painful betrayal - they haven’t spoken in years. Now, Y/n is forced to attend a party with her friend Yumi, who just so happens to be Gojo’s best friend’s girlfriend. As the night unfolds, Y/n and Gojo’s undeniable tension rises, their mutual hatred barely hiding the simmering attraction they can’t seem to escape. Old wounds, jealousy, and regret mix with the heat between them, and the question lingers: can they keep pretending to hate each other, or will the unspoken feelings they've both tried to bury finally tear down the walls they've built?

TWs:

Underage use of marijuana and cigars

Underage drinking

Use of illegal substances

Anorexia and obsessive dieting

Calorie deficit

Mentions of self-destructive behavior

Smut in later chapters

Angst

Emotional manipulation and trauma

Toxic friendship dynamics

Self-esteem issues and body image

Unresolved romantic tension

Past betrayal and unrequited love

Sexual harassment (implied in some interactions)

Foul language and explicit content

Derogatory language, including use of "puss" and other insults

Toxic romantic relationships and behavior

References to manipulation and control in relationships

Most characters are morally gray, flawed, and engage in problematic behavior

Complex, imperfect characters who make questionable decisions

Characters often act in ways that challenge traditional moral boundaries and ethics. 

THESE CHARACTERS ARE NOT MEANT TO BE PERFECT AND IDOLIZED.

AN: OKAY OKAY OKAY WOW HERE SHE IS. i don’t know what the hell I’m writing - i mean i do but i don’t if that makes sense - this, this fanfic is literally gonna be my baby. it’s inspired by a lot of people i know, it’s partly inspired by my life as well - not gonna tell you which bits of it tho haha. but i’m so excited. honestly this isn’t even chapter one - i’m thinking more of it as a teaser for what’s about to come and when i tell you a lot is coming you better believe it. but this is going to be a part of me - something raw and something real and i know this won’t be an easy read - as you can see by the triggers but i truly, really hope you guys will like it as much as I enjoy writing it. because i’m obsessed. i just got sucked in by y/n and gojo’s dynamic of hatred and toxicity, they’re on my mind 24/7.

i love them.

i hate them.

i wanna be them and i’d hate it if i ended up becoming them at the same time.

this is a mess, my creative mess and i hope you’ll be here for this ride. i hope you’ll enjoy it. i hope it doesn’t gawk at your insides and hurts you the same way it hurt me, but the masochist i am i hope it does something to you. makes you feel things the way i felt them with these two. love you all and i’m open to all questions about this fic. 

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if you liked it, your words mean a lot to me. my dm’s are always open if you wanna talk. 

As for posting, oficial part one will be up this weekend, so stay in tune if you’d like to read it. 

Take care.

Always be safe.

And for the love of God please don’t be like these two morons. 🩷

TEASER; WICKED GAMES

wc: 2,4k

date: 4th of march 2025

time: 02:22am CET, (GMT +1)

. . .

“No, I am NOT going.”

“Yes, you totally are.”

“No, I’m not Yumi, I’m dead serious.”

“Y/n, for the love of Christ, I love you but if you don’t stop bitching about it right now there will be consequences. Now get your ass up and get ready,” Yumi huffed, her hands crossed.

Your eyes narrowed and then on que you rolled them more dramatically then you intended - not your most mature moment by any means, but being forced to go to THAT party to THAT house didn’t really set you up for a good mood.

“Look Yu, I don’t care about that stupid party your ‘what’s his name agan’ boyfriend is throwing for us, truthfully I’d rather be buried alive in that creepy graveyard we smoke pot in. Alone. No pot. You get my point.”

“His name is Nanami Kento and he’s throwing US a party for OUR birthday, that WE share. It’s not like I have an option to evade it, you know. Besides, we always celebrate our birthday together. Please, please, please, let’s just go, smoke some weed, listen to some of those weird ass tunes you play when you get too baked, wait for our birthday and blow the candles and leave. Bonus points if Nanami fucks me tonight. Plus Gojo’s gonna be there and EVERYONE knows about your little crush on him,” Yumi says, as if that could even make going to this stupid function any better.

But again, she’s right.

First day of highschool and Yumi and you somehow, in the swirl of excited and acne scarred faces ended up sitting together. Two total strangers and two bundled up bags of teenage hormones benched together, you found it easy to connect with the tall, slim girl who smoked some kind of weird American cigars on your 5 minute breaks in those old, urine smelling bathroom stools your school had.

She liked cigs.

You liked pot.

She liked Arctic Monkeys or whatever type of music that ended up overplayed at houseparties by edgy tumblr girls.

You listened to Trilogy for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

She didn’t give a shit about school and skipped most of classes to drink some cheap coffee at a local, rustic place that smelled too much like nargila.

You somehow managed to get good grades, yet skipped classes with her so she didn’t feel lonely.

Oh, and you shared the same birthday. What kind of an odd accident did the universe make to pop out two crumpled up disasters on the same day, same year, two hours apart.

You weren’t so sure.

All you knew was that the girl was tottaly fucked up.

She didn’t eat or sleep.

She smoked.

Cigs and all.

Pot and all.

You slept a lot.

Ate sometimes, taking care that food matches your calorie deficit of course. Of course.

And you too, were fucked up.

But it was okay. You were fucked up together and somehow it made perfect sense.

And now you two, two mistakes of nature and probably both of your parents mistakes, are finally in college. Truly, you didn’t expect Yumi to find a boyfriend and actually stick to him - she doesn’t do all that relationship stuff. It’s too much, she told you once.

Too heavy.

You always understood. Why letting anyone go through the disappointment of getting to know you? Why let anyone try and fix something that isn’t possible to? Why let anyone know that the surface of your behavior isn’t some kind of emotional shield from reality?

That there’s nothing.

No trauma or anything really you protected yourself from, no emotional constipation, no nothing. No GREAT reason to be this way.

Just plain, old you, cruising through life on Gold Marlboro Touch and iceberg salad.

Well, at least you assume that’s what Yumi thinks, because you always felt that way.

You used to get each other.

Now, Yumi has some weirdly handsome boyfriend all first years swoon too, some dude that decided to settle down with a model looking 2nd year that every guy on campus at least once jacked off too.

And you, well you’re still there of course.

“You know what, fine. We’re going, but the shit he’s getting better be good or I’m out and BTW how is Wicked Games weird girl? Best music to get high to is literally from an artist who made it while high? Like really? AND one condition. No Gojo. No looking at him, we don’t talk about him or God forbid TO him, okay?” and like the little devil she is, Yumi actually smiles, no, she grins at your words, because she knows she got you.

You are going and somehow you know she’s going to break the Gojo rule and you already hate yourself for saying yes to her pleas.

Gojo, gojo, gojo. That foxy little smirking demon you somehow perfectly tucked in a small pocket of your heart. Nanami’s best friend.

Stupid hot and wicked smart.

One look from Gojo Satoru and every girl on campus practically already has her mouth wide open, waiting for the tip to slide in. One touch from Gojo Satoru and you guess everyone’s already cumming with their clothes on.

Truthfully, you completely understood everyone. Gojo has that walking sexual fantasy turned nonchalant icy prince vibe going for him. You would too, hinch your skirt up for him to fuck you sensless if he asked to.

Well, would’ve.

Because Gojo Satoru has bruised your ego the way no other man has ever even dared to, not like you would ever admit it. Not like you would ever admit that Gojo Satoru saying you ‘weren’t his type’, painfully clutched at your chest and heart and somehow, probably not intended, but still, hurt you.

Who the hell was he to say you are not his type? Yes okay, you’ll give it to him, he’s hot. Really, really hot.

But so are you.

You got that I’m a great student and everybody loves me, while secretly - well not so secretly to anyone but teachers - get high and fuck some emotionally unavailable men (ah, your favorite trope of them) on weekend thing going for you just fine. You got that preeeeetty, as guys say it at least, puppy eyes and eyelashes combo that makes anyone in your presence eat from your palm.

So, why the hell would he say you weren’t his type.

For fucks sake, that guy fucks anything that has two legs and vagina between them.

To make the thing even more humiliating he declared it at some party you weren’t attending, thank God for that, because you think you would probably die from discomfort if you actually heard those ridiculous words fall from his pretty pink lips.

Yumi, your second in command of course, called you immediately to tell you the news of campus sex god not finding you attractive enough.

To make the things even worse, you are pretty sure everyone knows you’d totally give it to Satoru - once, before ‘you’re not his type fiasco’ drunk as hell in a stale club bathroom, you murmured it to a random girl that smelled too little like vanilla and too much of puke. Of course, of fucking course, the gossip of you wanting to fuck Gojo Satoru run through campus like wild fire, before you could put it away.

So yeah, to say the least, going to your own birthday party is weird. Humiliating. Utterly annoying. Horrible idea. But, something inside of you grows hot and you know the thing has to be interesting. A little drama never hurt, right?

Right?

Nanami’s house isn’t what you expected. You don’t know what you expected, but definitely not this. Yumi said he didn’t live on campus, that he lives with his parents or something like that /lame boo throwing tomatoes/ because what 20 something man lives with his parents?

But you didn’t expect his house to be so posh and proper and so, well, expensive. Because, what the fuck, Nanami is rich. He could for sure buy you from the dark web in exchange for this mahogany table you’re pouring tequila shots on.

Or maybe in exchange for simply that huge icy couch spreading through his living room.

Or probably for his kitchen.

What. the. fuck.

But there, on that couch is something that piques on your interest.

Scrolling through his phone, his legs thrown in something you can call a lazy man spread, dark, tall and very hot - might you add, man is sitting. Something dark and exciting runs through your veins, thinking of taking him into Nanami’s parents’ bedroom and riding him until he can’t take it anymore.

“Geto Suguru. He has a girlfriend, so don’t even try,” Yumi whispers into your ear and pulls at your elbow, that you just in that second use to poke her rib. He looks at you. A small half smile - half smirk decorates his face as his shadowy eyes loom over your figure.

Ha.

There he is.

Good boy.

He wants it.

Wants you.

“Well, I don’t see her here, do I,” you whisper back to her and gracefully, leg before leg, walk up to stand next to him.

He’s still sitting and you don’t even have to look at his face to know he’s already looking at you. Slowly, your eyes trail down, taking in the material of his white polo shirt clinging to muscles of his stomach, before finally settling on his lips.

At first, he’s just quiet.

Then, he fumbles with the left pocket of his jeans and you’re ninety-nine percent sure he isn’t that hot anymore, because what is this weirdo doing?

But,

but,

but then he surprises you. From his pocket, Geto pulls up a white tissue. It’s crumpled up, yet you know what’s in it. Because, you see small specks of green poking through whiteness and you can swear your mouth waters from the sight. There, in the left pocket of Geto Suguru’s jeans, hidden into some old tissue you’re praying he didn’t blow his nose in, is weed.

A loooot of weed.

Good God gracious.

“5 grams. Homemade,” he speaks to you for the first time and you’re sure you’re smoking this man’s pot and then sucking him senseless later.

“Heard you smoke, thought you’d want to,” Geto gently murmurs as his arm efortessly grazes your hip bone from his sitting position.

Some would say it’s a coincidence.

You know nothing is a coincidence when it comes to men like him.

You want it even more now.

“Yo, Suguru, I’ve been looking at you all around the house man, why the fuck you sitting in the living room like some NPC, looser,”

“Satoru, you’re stepping on my last nerve again. Let me chill for a bit. I wanna mentally prepare before rolling for all of you incompetent losers,”

“There, there my boy. I just missed my best friend sooo much I just had to see why you left the billiard room you know, right? I just love spending time with you bestie,”

“You know, licking my ass won’t make me give you some of this before I try it myself. Plus, I have company as you can see,” Geto hisses, his annoyance streaming through Nanami’s living room.

You don’t have to turn around to see who’s standing behind you, his breath tickling your ear as he talks to Geto. You could feel him just by his scent. Just by his presence. Just by the energy that pulses through any room he ever steps in.

Let alone by his annoyingly attractive horrible voice.

“I can see that, still don’t approve of you blowing off your homies for some cheap puss,” Gojo mockingly says and finally, finally you decide to acknowledge the elephant called Gojo Satoru in the room.

Because what the fuck?

What. The. Actual. Fuck.

Saying you aren’t his type is one thing - sure it’s a bit humiliating, okay, but calling you cheap? Who the fuck does this dude think he is? What gives him a right to insult you, straight to your face - well more to your back, but still - horrible.

There’s a chuckle vibrating through the room. You don’t stop yourself in time. You hear your voice, but it isn’t yours anymore.

Because how dare he, after everything, call you cheap.

After everything just to hurt you.

Again.

And again.

You tell yourself it doesn’t bother you, yet the mocking words leave past your lips before you can stop them.

As if you could have ever stopped anything with him.

After all, Gojo Satoru always specialised in pushing your buttons just the way he wanted to, needed to. Always molded you to be exactly what he wants.

Before he didn't do it on purpose, it was a force of nature between you two.

Now he knew.

So why give a shit about what you're gonna say now?

“Cheap, but could make your dick hard by one high school kiss in your mom’s closet. Could make you whimper out my name in your favorite teacher’s classroom. Could make you cum down your uniform just by biting your lip. We’re a little past being cheap, don’t you think Sato?”

Because before all of this, before not his type catastrophe and your drunken confessions there was you.

And there was Gojo.

And you have been best friends since birth.

And there was THE senior year in highschool.

And you made the terrible, stupid, earth stopping mistake of sleeping together. Multiple times.

And there was a mistake even more horrible than all of these combined.

Falling in love.

And letting each other down.

[drdemonprince]

I’d love to hear your takes on Anora if you feel like sharing! I watched it recently and felt like I didn’t quite ~get it~ so I’m interested in hearing what others thought about it

ahhhh i should be grading right now so here's my Letterboxd review:

Tonally perfect, I haven't seen a film that so aptly captures the absurdity, sorrow, and tension that can all exist in equal balance in real-life at any time. I loved these stupid kids, I was transported and wanted to buy into their fantasy even knowing it was doomed. The performances are fantastic; Vanya switches from truly adorable doofus to That Fucking Guy instantly and both are equally believable, Igor is an often heartbreaking audience surrogate, and Anora obviously sparkles and strains and then ultimately breaks down from all the roles she's had to play and moments she's had to stay quick on her feet. This is a perfect Valentine's Day movie for what this part of February really feels like -- either you're deluded, fighting to ignore the pain, or you're in the grey reality of life, trying to fix all the problems you created for yourself.

critics who said this movie gave anora no interiority missed how much is telegraphed through little moments, pauses, and looks that are clearly very intentional on a directorial and acting level. like when Ivan casually throws away $20,000 at the betting table -- there is a hold on Ani's brief flash of bewilderment before she returns to playing the character of fun splashy paid girlfriend. People manage to pick up on ALL the nonverbal telegraphing Igor gets in the film but not Anora's. Wonder whyyyy. and another thing. if you think Ani deciding to fuck Igor at the end of the film is sweet and shippy and romantic rather than a profoundly sad reflex youre outta your gourd. whats real between them is when she cries.

the other thing that i will add is that i saw this movie half an hour after watching Babygirl, which majorly disappointed me. But it made for a perfect shot + chaser combo. Both films are about the hollowness of fantasy and how the roles that we play shape us and distort our awareness of ourselves. But whereas Babygirl did this in a shallow, overly broad way for the majority of its runtime (Nicole Kidman's great monologue about being ashamed of her kinks aside, that part was great), Anora manages to really dig IN to the despair of wearing a mask out of social and financial desperation and finding that underneath it, you barely recognize yourself.

[whateverisbeautiful]

Richonne in Retrospect - The 💋 List

(every Richonne kiss ranked)

#24: The Van Kisses (7.12)

Oh this van is real famous in the Richonne fandom. 😋 These van kisses right here were something else. 🔥 I still remember where I was the first time I watched Say Yes live and how that montage at the beginning had me shook in the best way. I had to give props to both van moments here. They did a great job capturing the immense passion and intimacy Rick and Michonne have with each other. I adore everything about this honeymoon run and the level of desire, love, and hunger on display between Rick and Michonne in this van. I love the moonlight lighting of the first van kiss and the way they are both so locked in. We really got a sense of how Richonne had been spending their days on this trip because each time after they gathered supplies, they seemed to very much enjoy concluding the night with their special private time together.

And then that second van scene with Rick kissing Michonne's stomach before they roll around...yeah it's just ravenous in the best way. Rick and Michonne probably hadn't had this much alone time since Negan's arrival, and it's only been a short while since they even got together romantically. So I love that despite all the stress and strain put on their lives by the Saviors, they still were able to take this time to enjoy just being each other's. Not belonging to Negan or the communities, just belonging to each other as they so relish being. This was a very difficult time of life for them, so it meant a lot that they could release some of that tension and feel alive with each other even amid Negan's oppressive reign. These van scenes also had to portray just how passionately Richonne gets down and they did that really well. I love their commitment to conveying Richonne’s love story in all the ways. That unseen van footage may be forever locked up but all I know is what did make the cut was still solid gold. ♥️

[accio-victuuri]

xiao zhan interview with ELLE’s editorial director backstage @ tod’s milan fashion week transcript:

full video source

🧔‍♂️: I am very happy that I met Xiao Zhan backstage in Milan. Actually, I have always been following Xiao Zhan. Of course, ELLE has a very good relationship with Xiao Zhan, but it was actually the first time I met Xiao Zhan in person.

XZ: We were talking to each other’s staff and then heard each other’s stories.

🧔‍♂️: I didn’t expect that he is more handsome in person than on camera and very gentle. I think the clothes you wore today are also very elegant. What was were your thoughts when you chose these clothes to watch the show?

XZ: Today's outfit is from TOD'S 2025 Fall/Winter Men's Collection. This coat is a style from Pashmy's collection. It's paired with a short jacket and a sweater inside, so it makes the layers richer. It's decorated with a belt with a T-shaped buckle, and of course the most classic loafers, so it looks low-key and steady, but also has a sense of design and layering.

🧔‍♂️: Loafers are a similar style they promote every year. I like them a lot. I have several pairs. Your look today is particularly intellectual, which is the same as a feature of Milan. I think many people you see on the streets of Milan hold books and dress very elegantly, so I like it a lot. So I like your look today a lot.

Today's show is actually a lot about handicrafts! In fact, we saw Carla Bruni outside. She was actually performing .

XZ: I think that is just like an art exhibit

🧔‍♂️: Because Carla Bruni, as everyone knows, was once the first lady of France and a supermodel. Then I think she stood very high and her skirt was very heavy and dragged on the ground. I was like wow, this is really an amazing one. I think she has to maintain that posture. I think her professionalism is very impressive

XZ: So when I first walked in, I thought it was a sculpture exhibit, but I didn't expect it was a real person, standing on it. Then I heard that her skirt was also handmade and sewn, and it was very craftsmanlike, just like TOD'S.

🧔‍♂️: What else did you see in this show? For example, what do you think (you like)

XZ: You and I saw a long coat that I really like. It is dark, but it has a gray and black color, and they are layered together. I think both women and men can wear it. It is very cool.

🧔‍♂️: I also think that I saw a lot of things related to handicrafts in today's show, such as its bags, clutches, and its classic style, the bag that is always held, including the shape of its clothes. I feel that it is back to some classic works of the golden age.

XZ: Speaking of classics, I have to mention their T-shaped buckle. The T-shaped label seems to have been running through all their designs, whether I see it on bags, shoes, or even some clothes. Including belts, and including some of their accessories, so it is quite cool.

🧔‍♂️: Then there is a small accessory that I am attracted to today. Many models are wearing a necklace.

XZ: Then the necklace is a hand. I seem to see a body. It seems different.

🧔‍♂️: It is all black with a small gold embellishment. And I actually saw you this year because this year is the 25 early spring series and spring and summer series. You are in the global advertisement.

XZ: I am very lucky to be able to participate.

🧔‍♂️: A place I have always wanted to go but I haven’t been there yet is Sicily. I am so envious. You were already in Sicily at that time. Do you think it is fun to go out and play?

XZ: I was very lucky to be able to go to Sicily through this cooperation. In my heart, it has the golden coast and the Italian sunshine, which is very full of Italian romantic style. Then, there, I met our very Italian TOD'S, a very Italian style TOD'S, so I think this is a wonderful experience.

🧔‍♂️: Actually, two years ago, TOD'S published a very large album, which I also received. It was called Italian Life and Italian Way. I remember the sunshine.

XZ: And the waves were very..

🧔‍♂️: You feel very Italian and full of this kind of literary and artistic temperament. What are your plans this year? What do you think you must achieve this year?

XZ: This year, I probably plan to film well. If there is a challenge, I have actually said it many times that I want to go skydiving. If I can do this challenge in such a beautiful environment in Italy, I think it is quite interesting.

🧔‍♂️: When I was young, I went bungee jumping.

XZ: But now there is skydiving, which I haven't done yet.

🧔‍♂️: But after I finished bungee jumping, I thought it would cure my fear of heights. Because I have a fear of heights. When I was young, I felt that I must go bungee jumping.

XZ: where you pushed down by someone?

🧔‍♂️: I took the initiative to jump down, but I became more and more afraid of heights.Instead of being cured, I became more and more afraid of heights.

XZ: It is more likely that the feeling of weightlessness will make you feel very uneasy.

the last part is the interviewer thanking xz and expressing his hope that he will be a cover of ELLE magazine again:

because this year is ELLE's 80th anniversary, i really hope that xiao zhan will be in (the cover of) this year's magazine and continue to cooperate with us. ❤️

[antiquepearlss]

I love Moon Girl because they really fucked all the stereotypes.

I was fully expecting Casey to be an antagonist because she’s the popular girl archetype. Sassy, social media and makeup obsessed, slightly self absorbed. Those characters are always the mean girls who antagonize the nerdy uncool kid. But no, Casey is Lunella’s #1 supporter and best friend. She loves her for her nerdy personality and Lu doesn’t antagonize Casey for being herself. And Casey is shown to be smart and capable since she serves as Lunella’s manager. Also she goes out as Moon Girl I think twice which shows dedication and bravery. Their friendship is so wholesome.

And Lunella’s dad is also amazing because it would have been so easy to make him a complete moron that Lunella is embarrassed of. But no, he loves and supports his daughter more than anything, he’s just a little ditzy and goofy but he has a big heart. He actively attempts to protect her when his own life is in danger. And Lunella loves her dad just as much and isn’t shown to be ashamed of him even slightly.

They could’ve made Adria a nag in season 2b but they made sure to justify her feelings and didn’t have her act out of character for the conflict or to justify the protagonist. The conflict and reactions are very real and I think everyone empathized with her. They put so much love into that arc and it shows. She is so well written and I think she’s an underrated character.

And a special shout out for portraying a black girl in stem as the hero to an entire city and as someone people in the show look up to. For portraying her as someone who has a lot of friends and is likable, instead of a geeky under-socialized shut-in. And also for portraying a young girl not interested in romantic relationships in a good light, instead of making fun of her for it or implying she’s in the wrong or immature.

This show is so good. Disney did something right here. More people need to be talking about it.

[ilikekidsshows]

"Even good person make bad decision sometimes."

True.

"Therefore Marinette is not a bad character."

That, is arguable.

Because I'm at this point where I would questioned where's the line that make a character "bad" and where's the line that make a character "just misunderstood/misguided"

Because if Chloé is bad character because she bullied Marinette and Lila is bad because she's a liar who manipulate others... then where's Marinette stand when she has done both?

Her bullying and humiliating Kagami (in extend Lila and Sublime) isn't even stemmed from misunderstanding, it's her own jealousy that told her "everyone who get close to 'her Adrien' is her enemy."

Her choosing to manipulate Cat Noir to reveal his identify isn't stemmed from misguided attempt, she get sick of Suhan keep nagging her about Cat's identity!

And I'm not even talking about the "Gabriel is hero who died sacrificing his life to saved her's." BS.

So yeah, where does she stand then? Because it's hard for me to see her as someone who "misguided" when everything she do is stemmed from her own jealousy and insecurity. She knows it's bad, she just choose to say "Who cares? I don't. 🤷"

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Yeah, for all Miraculous brands itself a romantic comedy series, the protagonist isn’t motivated by love, not really. Because the thing Marinette wants even more than love is control. She wants to control how people see her, think of her and feel about her. I’ve been calling her a control freak even before she started manipulating and gaslighting her most beloved people, because the need for control is that integral to who Marinette is as a character, a fictional person.

Almost anything Marinette does that isn’t motivated by her Love Quest, and even many parts of her Love Quest, is motivated by the need to gain control of a situation and nothing makes her freak out more than a lack of control. “Marinette has good intentions”, isn’t a defense to begin with, but, in addition, Marinette’s “good intentions”, when they are even present, are just a mask for her true motivation, to control something.

Because, like, even if we apply the most good faith interpretation to Marinette's behavior, that she has an uncontrollable, untreated anxiety disorder stopping her from learning how to handle social situations with any amount of reasonability, that still doesn't make her look flawless. I know the writers and the passionate stans think Marinette having trauma absolves her of all guilt, but she is responsible for how her coping mechanisms hurt other people, it's her responsibility to get help when she has repeatedly seen herself hurt others.

But, like, when we look at how Marinette's interactions are written, it's clear the intended reading is that Marinette feeling bad about doing bad is all that's needed for her to be absolved. In-universe, the characters around Marinette tell her everything she does is instantly forgiven because she feels so bad about it, that she's a good person because she feels so bad. It's hard to blame Marinette for not seeing there's a problem with the way she behaves when people are literally telling her that, as long as she's the one feeling the worst, she's a moral paragon even when she hurts others.

As much as that kind of thinking would make sense, I still wouldn't see Marinette as a good person if that was the canon. On my pettier days I see Marinette as a bad person, but, that's not accurate either. She is toxic and exhausting, though. Still, if I saw someone in real life be as manipulative as consistently, regardless of their motives, I would not want anything to do with them. That's the problem with watching a show and seeing a character act the same way year after year. It doesn't matter if the TV show wants you to think her "mistakes" aren't in continuity, that you're meant to see them as episodic, disconnected, separate stories, all the while muddying the waters with a serialized continuity that increases as the story goes on. I'm still seeing her constantly do the same things but worse.

I also can’t see Marinette as a good character, because her writers are telling me she is a good person despite them writing her as a self-centered and petty person out to manipulate everyone around her, especially the ones she cares the most about. A character has to be truly badly written to have one of her defining traits contradict what the storytellers are trying to say about her this completely. Some of it is the awful mishandling of the show's episodic versus serialized nature, but some of it is just the writers not thinking about their show as a cohesive whole. It's also why their attempts at "refreshing the formula" don't actually change anything about the formula.

[starie-leo]

𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬

Since it's his birthday, I decided to read his chart because honestly it seemed so interesting how well all of his placements manifested.

Note: He was on a Japanese fortune teller show where his chart was revealed (in placidius) and I calculated his rising sign using that but could only estimate his birth time. This reading will use that estimate instead and be in whole sign system.

Wonbin’s chart is actually so beautiful to look at as an astrologer. He’s a taurus rising, a libra moon and venus is exalted in pisces. The ruler of his sun and venus is also exalted. He’s empathetic, sensitive, affectionate, romantic, compassionate and very sociable. Honestly he was born to be a star and his chart is just a reflection of that.

Taurus Rising + Chart Ruler in 11H: 

Pretty boy placement. He’s of course very aesthetically pleasing both in looks and fashion, you’ll never catch him dressing badly but we all already know this so I’ll not talk on this much. He leads life in a slow and steady way. He’s someone who holds onto things or has a hard time moving on from them. He has a very sensual, dreamy and delicate vibe to him due to his Pisces Venus. He has Scorpio 7H so either he's very intense and take all of his relationships (one on one friendships too) very seriously or that his relationships end up being very intense. I think combined with his Pisces Venus and 1H mars he should be careful cause he can easily attract very possessive and controlling people. Or he could be the more clingy and possessive person.

His chart ruler in 11H indicates that his social circle, his friends and justice are very important to him. He’s also very ambitious. Combined with his sun in 11H, this placement grants him a lot of popularity both in real life and on the internet. He is easy to talk to & a relaxing person to be around so he doesn't have much trouble making friends anywhere.

Taurus Mars in 1H: 

Wonbin plans, and works methodically towards his goals rather than rushing into it. He has a need to feel comfortable with his environment in order to work, and to see concrete results for all his efforts. He's extremely determined towards his goals, probably even willing wait years for something to work out. He can be slow to anger. He has a lot of patience and endurance but once you've pushed him to the brink, his anger can be very explosive. You also can immediately tell when he’s mad, it shows up on his face pretty quickly since it's in the 1H. He may come off as intimidating on first glance. Very athletic and strong but most wouldn't be able to notice it due to the soft nature of his mars. A common theme I notice with Taurus mars is that their hard work and efforts often go unnoticed even when they put their blood, sweat and tears into it. Mars being in his 1H, just adds to his attractiveness and as it's in a venusian sign, it gives him a nice balance of femininity and masculinity in his looks. Androgynous looks suit him quite well too. He'll almost always speak up if something or someone bothers him even if it takes a while it will happen. He's also direct, honest and defensive when he needs to be, so you really can't speak badly on his behalf or make up things about him, he'll always make sure to prove you wrong real quick; he'll always stand his ground no matter what. He might've been independent and self sufficient since he was very young, I think the evidence of this is that he came to Seoul on his own (?) and joined SM at a really young age too. Mars also rules scouting and he was scouted based on his looks (1H). Mars also rules scouting and he was scouted based on his looks (1H). I also really like the fact that Wonbin also has a scar on his eyebrow which is another manifestation of 1H mars. He can also be pretty reckless and competitive. Also the ruler of his mars is in the 11H so he gets very protective and defensive about his friends.

Pisces Sun in 11H:

He’s sensitive, artistic, hopeful and a big dreamer. This is a highly creative placement and also an indicator for musical talent. He could be difficult to understand for many people. He has sun trine jupiter aspect too, so he has an abundance of creativity and is very generous to others. Lucky aspect in general. He shines the best in group settings and more of his personality comes out when he's with his friends. This combination often creates a heroic person who don't hesitate to sacrifice themselves for their friends/team. If his friends are getting attacked, trust that he’s gonna be on the front lines for them regardless if that gets him attacked in the process too. He's also very well respected in his community and gets a lot of praise from his seniors. He has sun square saturn too, making him not very self-confident and sensitive to criticism.

Libra Moon in 6H:

Libra moons are quite sensitive and empathetic in general, this means he cares too much about how he makes others feel and what others are thinking of him. He feels better when he’s with someone else rather than when he is alone, he’s the type to want someone to come with him everywhere. I think seunghan said it once that wonbin doesn’t like being alone in his own room and Shotaro has said before that Wonbin would rather share rooms with someone during trips. He should be careful since he’s the type to get really attached to someone and even overlook their flaws. He can be overly generous too. He relieves stress by doing something artistic, as venus rules over arts and libra is ruled by venus, His health is very sensitive. He would need to keep his mood and emotions balanced in order to stay healthy. He’s someone who ends up being overly generous. He probably wants to make art/music that can help people or be of service to them in some way. He's also very sensitive to daily problems & prefers to deal with them in a diplomatic and harmonious way.

Pisces Venus in 11H:

He's very romantic and affectionate, especially with his friends. He's able to seduce others and be flirty effortlessly. He's an idealist and has some high standards when it comes to love and relationships. He may feel more comfortable in platonic relationships. He can be very clingy too. He has venus square pluto, so while he has very magnetic beauty, he often he ends up attracting a lot of jealousy and obsessive behavior for his looks. He probably has a strong social life off camera and is naturally able to bring people together. He probably gets along with women or has a lot of female friends too. This placement will also grant him a lot of wealth and fame in life.

Aquarius Mercury in 10H:  

Wonbin is very intelligent and talented. This is also another musical talent placement. Very curious too, probably interested in uncommon topics or stuff that is generally considered weird; always looking to learn something new. His voice or speech pattern is very unique and the way he talks is very clear and sincere which makes him well liked by many people. He could be quite progressive and open-minded, . He’s also very opinionated but not keeps quiet about it. Also not one to tolerate injustice or any kind of bullying; he will speak up whether you like it or not. There's also a need to have original with this placement; the songs he'll write himself and sing will shoot up in popularity than when he's singing a song written by someone else. He has mercury conjunct neptune, making him a very creative and imaginative person who is able to express his dreams through music. A negative manifestation of this aspect is that his words almost always get misinterpreted or that people twist his words. He'll always be known for his voice, singing skills and words. I think he'll also be a great actor because of this placement.

Cancer Jupiter in 3H: 

It baffles me how he’s the only one in a group of 7 to have a well-placed jupiter with no malefic aspects I’m not even joking everyone else in riize has a detriment jupiter. Wonbin has traditional ideals and has a protective nature too. He's more of a thinker, doesn't talk as much in real life, but he's much more talkative and chatty when online. He's prone to overthinking too. Also another indicator for a lot of curiosity and a hunger for knowledge. Excellent placement for writing.

Gemini Saturn in 2H:

He's serious about learning and communication. Another placement that gets him misunderstood easily when he communicates his opinions. He's also very responsible when it comes to managing money.

Neptune 10H:

This is THE idol/celebrity placement. He's gonna be very glamorized by the public. Apart from glamorization, Neptune also rules over the arts so for Wonbin even if he didn't become an idol he would still be connected to art in some way and would be known for his artistic qualities more. With the combination of both Neptune and Mercury here I think again Wonbin would make a great actor. He should be careful to not become too obsessed with public image and be consumed by fame.

Uranus 10H:

His presence in the industry is very unique, truly a one of a kind person. The people with this placement usually become known for rebelling against someone powerful so at some point in his career we'll see him do it.

Pluto in 8H:

Once again, he's good at managing his money & also very good at hiding it. He also probably has been betrayed by his company a lot since this placement is an indicator of that.

(You can tell when I started to give up but I'll update this post again later if I notice any more aspects in his chart also forgive me if I made any grammatical mistakes I did this pretty fast 😭)

[chaifootsteps]

I'm someone who, for the most part, believes what you like in fiction doesn't equate to what you like in real life, especially as an aroace person who's sex-repulsed but who enjoys smut and toxic relationships in fiction (not necessarily at the same time though, and as long as they're portrayed as such, even if the victim firmly doesn't believe so either in the beginning or it's a doomed ending where they're always with this toxic person bc they don't know any better or are too scared. It's tragic and, if well-written, such an interesting and heartbreaking view into many things.)

However, I have a huge issue when it's either portrayed as overly romantic or the victim of the situation is being portrayed as a "piece of shit" for not adoring the toxic person... even if the person in question stalked, harassed, or did something that wasn't physical abuse but still abuse.

That's why I don't like Helluva Boss, but if someone likes it, okay, that's fine. Your cup of tea... but when I get concerned is when they spew genuine rhetoric that victims hear all the time. And don't see anything wrong with it?

Though the scariest, imo, is the Sir Pentious drama. Them saying he wasn't SA'd bc he "got away"? Honey, that's still SA, even if he didn't get raped, wtf?

Or when that Streamily had the Val/Angel artwork and people were like "Poor Valentino (the literal aggressor and abuser in that art) 🥺🥺🥺 Angel's so mean, he should've paid more attention to the little abusive rapist 🥺🥺🥺"

Fucking excuse me? I may have icks about whatever people like in fiction, but it's wrong to harass or harm them. But this? This is concerning, and I think those who genuinely believe rhetorics like this and other concerning ones really need to self-reflect on why they believe that... and figure smth out (even though ik many won't.)

This. 1000%, this.

You want to make the argument that Angel Dust and Sir Pentious aren't real people and can't feel real pain and so it doesn't really matter what happens to them, okay, fine. You don't about representation or how creators do or don't handle things, fine, whatever.

But to argue with your entire chest that it's not sexual assault if the clothes aren't torn? If the victim gets away?

Sweet Jesus, man.

[s4pphic-sh3nan1gans]

slight predicament: I have a very vague idea for a fanfic but the only problem is I'd be basing it on a recent real-life personal experience with someone and that someone has expressed lots of interest in my fanfics and would for sure read it and most likely connect the dots of the inspiration behind it andddddd y'know, I can't be having that- 😶

[vaguely-concerned]

just had the thought 'in the end the most important thing varric taught rook was how to make a home for, with, and in other people' and then I had to go lie down on the floor and clutch at my head in unceasing agony for a few hours, as you may well imagine. hawke and the kirkwall crew........ in the end you kind of saved the world a bit in the most characteristically indirect and chaotic of ways. not by anything in particular that you did or achieved or accomplished (lmao imagine!), but just by -- having existed, and by the love that was always there, despite it all, in all its imperfections, even when no one was saved by it in the end. you're not here right now and you're not quite haunting the narrative but I hear your voices bickering and arguing and laughing from the other room. (and so, I think, does varric. all the time.)

'did you think you mattered, hawke? did you think anything you ever did mattered?' yeah actually, varric says with da2 and keeps saying through the series. you were here. and I loved you. and as it turns out that mattered more than almost anything in the world, no matter how long it lasted or how fucked up it was at the time or what else happens, because varric manages to pass that feeling, that intangible... home, that echo of you all as you were together, that love, hopefully the best parts of it, on to someone else for them to bring with them on their journey, with their family. and maybe the world will be kinder this time. you never know. merrill's line of 'Everything affects everything. We were born, a bunch of things happened, and now we're in a mess with our friends.' varric's greatest fear of becoming his parents. even through the wreck and the ruin of the world, ghosts upon ghosts upon ghosts of love -- malcolm hawke, who we never even see, but his life touched hawke's and hawke's touched varric's and varric's touched rook's and rook is passing it on to the family they're creating. the unbroken legacy of love shines through in ways that are stronger and stranger than any magic. help

[undead-moth]

I know I've been on about this for a while now and I'm being a hater but you're telling me SydCarmy was "always meant to be platonic" even though there are two seasons of writing making use of tried-and-true explicitly romantic tropes, themes and writing signals, and SydLuca is going to be romantic because...he was nice to her on screen for a few minutes?

I don't even care if people ship SydLuca, or if they just prefer it, but you can't honestly tell me that you believe Carmy was always meant to be a friend but Luca is an obvious love interest.

Just because Syd and Carmy haven't kissed or confessed their love to each other doesn't mean that isn't very obviously the direction this show is going. The Bear has already shown you who is endgame. It has shown you every episode of the show so far.

Honestly I really don't think The Bear fanbase understands this show or cares about these characters or the story being told here, which is unfortunate because this show is shockingly well-written in comparison to most shows right now, and we should be so grateful for it but all we're doing is complaining that the writers led us on by not making a ship canon fast enough. It's just. Sad.

[kittyandco]

reblogging posts that make me cry because i'm in the trenches right now yet again reassessing my sexuality LOLOL my brain really couldn't have waited til AFTER my birthday tomorrow. these types of questions are not welcome right now 😭

thesis in the tags

[lovebitesandcrosses]

Man, I would find so much solace and comfort in the obsessive love related tags if they weren’t all just like kinda unwell teenagers roleplaying anime characters. I’m not one to shit on what mentally ill young people do to cope so whatever but like… girl you’re not a yandere it’s just your first crush please stop.