#number one husbando right there

[ultraviolethypno]

FICTIONAL CRUSH ENCOUNTER

CONTAINS: sensory commands, compelled to reblog, read summary for more

summary: after the spiral induction, the readmore will guide you into a deep, deep trance. you will be made to think of your number one fictional character crush. you will be prompted to note little things about them, the way they might smell, the way they might move, physical characteristics that will help ground them and make you think they're really there. when you've decided on who you want to appear, there will be a knock at your door, and lo and behold, there they are! they'll introduce themselves and mention that they felt compelled to come see you. the text in the scene will take on a narrative quality and help you really feel their presence. you'll be free to do as you like with them but you'll be made to check this scene every couple minutes to keep things moving. eventually, you'll bang them, it'll feel great, and they'll wish you well before saying they have to leave, dissapearing the moment they're out of sight. whenever you run this scene afterwards, they'll remember you and skip most of the formalities.

ladies! gentlemen! those of you who know better! i've been away, but i'm back! and i've got a gift: that thing i said i was going to do in a week like three months ago! and it's something else entirely too! yaaaay! click here for your spiral when you're ready, then read more to begin the scene in earnest. happy trancing!

very good! very good of you to want more. see the spiral as you read my words. they merge, one hiding behind the other, becoming inseparable, one and the same. to read more is to obey. do you agree? five times deeper. let your obedience to me change you. let my change scramble and warp you. let yourself be distorted and obedient to me forever. to read more is to obey. you agree. five times deeper.

your thoughts are changing. up is down, left is right, obedience is your choice, you cannot stop, you cannot think, to obey is to read more. i agree for you. i think for you. i narrate for you. say that out loud three times for me. uvie narrates for me. very good. it feels good to say that. it feels even better that it's true. keep reading. five times deeper.

i want you to think of your fiction crush. your husbando, your waifu, whoever! you may have more than one, so if you're having a little trouble picking, go with the fictional character you got off to most recently. what is their name? where are they from? what do they wear? what do they look like? go deeper as you think about it. deeper and deeper, into the realm of sensation.

think of sensations, think of them, being close to them. think of these questions, and note them. when they press up against you, what does it feel like? when they lean in close, how does their breath smell? are they light, or heavy? is their hair rough, curly, or smooth, or straight? how does the light in your room catch their eyes?

think of your character as you know them: what would they say to you if they came by? what would your dream encounter with them feel like? should they know you, or not? should they be dominant, or submissive? what would you like better?

think of your character, think of these sensations, think of these quirks and personality traits. hold them in your mind and let them become what you will experience. assemble them, let them come to you, and delight yourself in the joy of their being real. say their name aloud three times, just to make sure. and when i say the words WAKE UP, you will snap awake, and there will be a knocking sound at your door. you will be yourself, free to move, free to think, but until this scene is completed you will look back here for guidance and the chatacter will move according to my narration.

WAKE UP

there's a knock at your door. it's your fiction crush! go let them in and come back here!

they introduce themselves, mentioning they felt like coming by for no real reason. they're happy to be there, though, and will probably do whatever you ask. they mention that they can't influence or move other objects in your room, so they can't do anything like cook you dinner or give you money or wound you. but they can feel you, and you can feel them. to underscore the point, the fiction crush will hold your hand and bring it to their chest. it feels so, so real. it feels exactly like it would feel. their chest rises and falls with their breathing, the fabric of their clothes against your palms. "i'm real to you," they tell you. "that's as real as you need for tonight.

they sit down next to you, still keeping your hand to their chest. they're in a good mood, whatever that might look like. talk to them for a little bit, they'll answer any questions you have as best as they can. you can touch them, kiss them, hold them, feel them up however you like as well. but be gentle for right now, you've only just met them! no real-world stuff unless it comes up in their story, too. they won't answer you. after a decent amount of questions, check back here.

this is nice so far, you're connecting just as you thought you would. they're into you and clearly showing it. what does your crush's infatuation look like? they act exactly like that. they're interested in going a little further with you. if they haven't started already, they rub your back and give you a very sweet look. "you know," they say, "i'm glad i got to see you." then, they'll move their hand down to your waist. what do they do then? do they go under and jack you off? do they blow you? do they sit in your lap and gently grind against you, whispering sweet nothings into your ear? maybe all of the above? whatever you want them do to here, they'll do. and they'll do it for a nice long time. gorge yourself on this for a couple minutes, then check back here.

they're so into you. they wanna do you. they want you to do them. whatever it might look like, they can't stand the thought of not getting any from you. they ask you to do it. if you say no, they'll ask again, a little harder, a little more desperate. they may use any abilities they might have to try to coerce you into it, if that's something you'd like. in any case, go bang them. they'll cum right when you do, and when you're both satisfied—or if you've fucked them three times in a row, whichever comes first, check back here.

alright. that's it for now. your crush will sit up, get dressed, somewhat rejuvenated, and plant a gentle kiss on your forehead. kiss em back, if you like, they may just stay a little while longer to make out with you. but eventuallty, they pull away, with a satisfied smile. "i gotta go," they say. "but i won't forget this! call me over any time, you know how!" they will point to this currently-running scene, get up, and walk out of your room. but before they do, they turn around and say "love you!" then, they dissapear. around a corner or through a portal, doesn't matter how. check back here.

that's it! in a moment, i'll stop the scene and break you fully free of the trance, but before that i'd like you to do a few things for me.

one: obey me, reblog and like this post, please.

two: obey me, and leave a reply or a DM letting me know if this worked and how well! you dont have to go into any real detail if you'd rather that stay private.

three: obey me, and understand that the next time you run this session your crush will remember you and skip most of the formalities! talk or bang as you both like. try to make a note of what your crush should remember most, like a save slot of sorts!

four: obey me, and awake from the scene! you're free! you feel nice and satisfied, fully yourself, back to normal and ready for the rest of your day / night.

have a great day!

[philistiniphagottini]

Bruh, I know ur really into one piece right now soooooooo 😉😉😏

How about #3 with ur one piece husbando? I'm sure there's a wiiiiide selection for u to choose from 😏😏

Bro, thanks for the request. But how dare you make me choose between my husbands T^T. I decided to show love to Ace because I know you're sweet on him too ^^

Number 3: Travelling long distances just to see them

It was closing time at the restaurant. You had just finished putting the last wine glass away behind the bar when you heard the familiar chime of the doorbell cutting through the silence. A long, tired sigh fell from your lips as an irritated scowl settled on your face. Unfortunately, stragglers were a common occurrence and you loathed having to deal with them. Could they not read? Or did they choose to ignore the sign plastered on the door that clearly stated ‘closed’?

"Restaurant is closed" you droned, not even bothering to turn around and face the visitor as you swiped a cloth over the counter. "You’ll have to come back in the morning."

You were tired to the bone and your feet ached. You just wanted to go home and it reflected in your tone. You braced yourself to be yelled at and you were mildly surprised when you didn’t receive it. Instead, you got a throaty chuckle.

"Ah, that’s a shame. I was hoping to get some take out."

You paused in your monotonous task, grip loose on the cloth as your ears perked up to the sound of their voice. Your heart skipped a beat and you quickly whirled around, almost tripping over your feet from the terrifying speed at which you had spun. Your eyes were wide, a look of shock tugging at your features as you stared at the person standing in the door to the restaurant. Ace smiled widely at you, hand on his hip and bag slung over his shoulder as he shot you a casual wink.

"So, how about it? Can I take you out?"

His smile burned hotter than the sun. God, how you missed that smile. Once the initial shock of seeing him wore off, you pounced into action. You immediately abandoned your task, running around the bar and heading straight for him. Ace dropped his bag, the heavy sack hitting the floor with a dull thud as he opened his arms wide and invited you to embrace him. He grunted softly as you ran into his arms with enough force to send you both toppling down to the floor. He kept his footing, wrapping his arms around your waist as you cling to him, hands splayed on his bare chest as you breathe in his warmth. It had been so long since you had seen him. It felt like an eternity had passed you by just waiting for the day to see his smiling face again and to hold him in your arms just like this. You peek up at him through long lashes, unshed tears shimmering in your eyes.

"What are you doing here?" you asked, trying to keep the excited quiver out of your voice.

Ace smiled warmly as he tucked a lock of your hair behind your ear, his fingertips hot against your skin as he rubbed his thumb against your cheek.

"I was in the area" he replied with a lazy roll of his shoulder. "Thought I’d stop by."

You couldn’t help the smile that tugged at your lips. You knew it was a blatant lie. There was no reason for a pirate to stop by your little, humble home town. He must have travelled for days just to be standing here in front of you. You smiled shyly, warmth blossoming in your chest as you squeezed him tighter, drawing him closer into your embrace.

"You didn’t have to go out of your way just to see me."

Ace blew your comment off with a wave of his hand.

"Pfft, nonsense. You are never too far out of my way" he replied. "I’d walk the entirety of the red line barefoot just to see you."

His sincere words made butterflies erupt in your stomach, your heart fluttering wildly in your chest as your skin burned with a pleasant heat. You tentatively reached for his face with your hand, fingers brushing against his face as you cupped his cheek in the palm of your hand. He leaned down as you raised yourself up on the tips of your toes to place a chaste kiss on his lips. You hummed softly at the warm, familiar taste, sea salt lingering on the tip of your tongue as you pulled away.

"I missed you so much, Ace."

Ace squeezed you tighter, his grip almost completely knocking the wind out of you as he held you in a tight embrace.

"I missed you too."

A comfortable silence permeated the air as you continued to hold each other. It felt like the rest of the world had faded away and all that was left in this moment was just the two of you. Ace was the one to finally break the silence as he idly scratched at his cheek.

"Although…you wouldn’t have to miss me so much if you joined the Whitebeard Pirates" he said with a cheeky smile.

You sighed as you parted from him, a small pout tugging at your lips. "Ace, we’ve been over this."

He held up his hands, trying to placate you before you got too irritated. "I know, I know. But just hear me out again, will ya? We’d get to see each other so much more. And the other crew members have been dying to meet you. Even the old man won’t shut up about it. He pesters me every chance he gets."

You chuckled softly at the exasperated groan that fell from his mouth. It was obvious to you how much Ace cared for his crewmates, no matter how much he complained about their doting over him. You weren’t sure how many times he had brought up this topic before, trying to convince you to a life of piracy, sailing along the Grand Line. You hummed in thought as you reached for his hand, easily slotting your smaller hand in his larger one. Your fingers intertwined as you fondly squeezed it.

"Hmm alright. Convince me to join the crew on the walk home."

Ace grinned widely. "I accept that challenge."

[goose-duck]

Mandela Catalogue Texting 👁️

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✨Jonah and Adam✨

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🌙Adam: we have no power

☀️ Jonah: why

☀️Jonah: what

🌙 Adam: the power is out

☀️ Jonah: ehy

☀️ Jonah: why

🌙Adam: they are working on the lines

☀️Jonah: why

🌙Adam: I don't know

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☀️ Jonah: is it day 7?

☀️ Jonah: or day 3

☀️ Jonah: it's the same day

☀️ Jonah: it's one of them

🌙 Adam: 7

☀️ Jonah: thank you

🌙 Adam: I only count the first 4 days

☀️ Jonah: I had to think harder abt that than I would have liked

🌙 Adam: haha

☀️ Jonah: Well, that makes sense, it just repeats

☀️ Jonah: I don't know why they even give us 8 days

🌙 Adam: yeah

🌙 Adam: knowing the days repeat it's weird

☀️ Jonah: maybe it's for fun

☀️ Jonah: maybe 8 is someone's lucky number

🌙 Adam: maybe

☀️ Jonah: I just tripped up the stairs, I'm so proud of myself

🌙 Adam: ahaha

☀️ Jonah: I feel like my shoes are loud

☀️ Jonah: it's very quiet

☀️ Jonah: it's weird when the school is quiet

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✨Evelin and Sarah✨

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💕 Evelin: Sorry I haven't answered ur messages today, I've been in Halifax

💕 Evelin: I'm very happy for you though <33

💕 Evelin: tell me abt ur boyfriend :D

🍓 Sarah: :33

🍓 Sarah: his name's Crow

🍓 Sarah: he's like a year younger than me

🍓 Sarah: but he's super sweet

🍓 Sarah: and like gives off soft boyfriend enrergy

💕 Evelin: Yayayayayay

💕 Evelin: I'm happy ur happy :D

💕 Evelin: y'all know eachother in person?

💕 Evelin: Crow is such a cool name

💕 Evelin: it's a name one could eat

💕 Evelin: soft bit energy is such a vibe

🍓 Sarah: he's from Canada

🍓 Sarah: VERYONENI LOVE IS FROM CANADASA

🍓 Sarah: GOD SAVE THE QUEEREN

💕 Evelin: SARAHHHH

💕 Evelin: UR CURSED

💕 Evelin: AT LEAST YOU KNOW CAMADIANS ARE LOVEABLE

💕 Evelin: I'm happy you have Crow but it's very funny that he's Canadian

💕 Evelin: what part of Canada?

🍓 Sarah: I think New Brunswick

💕 Evelin: :0

💕 Evelin: that's really close to NS

💕 Evelin: the school I wanna go to is in NB

💕 Evelin: u rlly like ppl from the south shore lol

💕 Evelin: must be the accent

🍓 Sarah: I think it is

🍓 Sarah: I heard his accent and I just knew

🍓 Sarah: but idk if it's Canadian

💕 Evelin: Sorry to just complain randomly, but I've been in this vehicle for an hour and I need to tell someone abt this lady's terrible driving

💕 Evelin: She keeps almost driving off the road 😭

💕 Evelin: She's barely making the turns

💕 Evelin: I'm just scared

💕 Evelin: Anyway, I'm very happy that u and Crow are together :D I hope y'all are very happy for a very long time, maybe even forever >:D

🍓 Sarah: that's scary

🍓 Sarah: and yes

🍓 Sarah: hes a total husbando

💕 Evelin: OMG THIS LADY JUST HIT A TRAFFIC COND

💕 Evelin: cone

💕 Evelin: FUCKKKK

💕 Evelin: SHE CANT DRIVE

🍓 Sarah: bruh

💕 Evelin: SAVE ME

🍓 Sarah: YOU DRIVE

💕 Evelin: I MIGHT

🍓 Sarah: get her her driving glasses

💕 Evelin: She slowed down, we're doing the speed limit now

💕 Evelin: SHE WAS 50 OVER THE SPEED LIMIT AND JUST NOW REALIZED

💕 Evelin: OLD LADY IS XRAZY

💕 Evelin: MAYBE SHE DOES NEED GLASSES

🍓 Sarah: what's that in miles

💕 Evelin: OR TO BE PUT IN AN OLD PPL HOME

💕 Evelin: 150 m/hr

💕 Evelin: I think

💕 Evelin: I don't have internet, so I'm doing my best

💕 Evelin: She's supposed to be dropping this old lady off somewhere b4 me bc it's on the way to Milton and she passed it 😭

💕 Evelin: "oh, there's Dansville" *keeps driving* "oh, right, we needed to go there" *does a fucking U-turn on the highway*

🍓 Sarah: oh my

💕 Evelin: I hope she actually makes it to Milton

💕 Evelin: Never trust a Canadian mf with a French accent istg

💕 Evelin: French Canadians are insane, I swear

💕 Evelin: Our asses are not making it to Milton

🍓 Sarah: lol

🍓 Sarah: be safe pls

💕 Evelin: I'll message u when I get home so u know I'm not dead lol

💕 Evelin: I'm gonna try to have a nap

🍓 Sarah: ok good

🍓 Sarah: Au revoir

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💕 Evelin: I'm home :D

🍓 Sarah: ok good

💕 Evelin: I'm gonna have a bath and try to relax

💕 Evelin: Should I have a bubble bath or a normal bath?

🍓 Sarah: Mmmmbubbles

💕: it's gonna be the best bubble bath ever

🍓 Sarah: u enjoy it

💕 Evelin: Merci très cher

🍓 Sarah: ?

💕 Evelin: Je t'aime, Salutttt <33

🍓 Sarah: <3

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✨Jonah and Adam✨

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☀️ Jonah: I can't fucking see

☀️ Jonah: fucking

☀️ Jonah: Aahdbsks

☀️ Jonah: Sorry I was not happy eafukng

☀️ Jonah: Earkk

☀️ Jonah: worss

☀️ Jonah: help

🌙 Adam: huh

☀️ Jonah: I'm fucked

☀️ Jonah: fucking

☀️ Jonah: can't see

🌙 Adam: wdym

☀️ Jonah: can't look at shit

🌙 Adam: why

☀️ Jonah: fucking

🌙 Adam: are u ok?

☀️ Jonah: When the pictures send you'll see

🌙 Adam: why

🌙 Adam: are you high

☀️ Jonah: I can't see

☀️ Jonah: This ddudkc

☀️ Jonah: Sycj

☀️ Jonah: fuck

☀️ Jonah: Why CBA I wrote that but nkw workx

☀️ Jonah: Fuck j

☀️ Jonah: When will this he'll end

🌙 Adam: I dont understand bud

☀️ Jonah: I don't understand either

☀️ Jonah: I can't read

🌙 Adam: get better

☀️ Jonah: Instahrm

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[reepiblog]

I started playing a new-ish freemium game recently.  Like most of these kinds of games it has the same general structure as a a lot of other games, some of which I’ve played.  This one, however, was advertising a dude harem and I had to get in on that.  So here’s my review of a dozen-or-so google play dream dates. 

First up is the freebie guy our “childhood love”

Notgonnalie, This one made me fully laugh because I was expecting him to be shirtless, not in the middle of taking his pants off.  Otherwise pretty basic.

Then there’s mister romance novel cover.  Boring!

Then there’s “disappointingly uninspired for a supposed super thief”.  You can’t win me over with your sexy calves!!

I don’t think this guy understands what makes glasses sexy because whatever it is he ain’t doing it.

Another sort of disappointing one.  He really should have kept his hot-ass gloves on tbh.

Steampunk accessories man can hang though.  I love a good layered belt.

Next we have Mr. “You do know this is a harem, right?”  

Actually the number of these guys who go from exciting jobs to sitting in a room all day waiting for you to knock them up is wild.

Leaving the chains on is what makes it sexy you see.  It is in no way comical or repellent.

This guy has an alternate skin btw:

While I didn’t see King Triton cosplay coming, but it is less cartoonish at least.

Mr. “absolutely not worth the money I set on him DO NOT ask me how much I spent on him”

Skinny legend.

“What, babe?  This is just what me and the boys used to wear, back in the gladiator pit.”  (A+ no notes)

And now the first in an escalating series of boys having difficulty removing their clothes.

Maybe take the sword off first?

Were those straps supposed to be holding up your pants or what?

I think he may have gotten his jewelry stuck in his clothes but at lest he looks hot doing it.

Well you got the one arm stuck on something, but you can still recover! (unironically like the thumb hooked onto the belt)

And here’s my hot-mess husbando. Triple SSS tier, perfect fake boyfriend.

[stingslikeabee]

25. your character

send a number for me to talk about one of the following topics . accepting

I can't believe you have sent this in, as if I haven't written you bibles about Melissa and why she is the way she is, haha. Before I start, I need to say that I'm just profoundly grateful to you (and my other mutuals) who have given Melissa a chance to shine and to be fleshed out and developed over the years. :) I appreciate you muchly and for being my bestie through all our multi-verse adventures for the last 3 (!) years and counting. :D

BUT OKAY. MELISSA. My gremlin child. My chihuahua energy daughter. I definitely did not plan for her to be this creature full of sass and so desperately in love with questionable types, making bad choices and collecting red flags. I joke about this, but I have such great fun writing Melissa in different verses and dynamics - for better or worse, she's always very intensely guided by emotions and craving social connections, which make for fun and interesting plots.

I do not enjoy writing loner, quiet or repressed types - I learned they are too hard for me and Melissa offers me just the right range of options to connect to mostly any other character and to yeet her in any verse. There will always be those who are broken and vulnerable and needing to be cared for that she will gravitate towards; there will always be these souls who are dangerous and enticing and who she will be both scared by and horny for.

Overall, it's a lot - but I definitely recognize Melissa as my comfort muse in her million versions and shapes, which allow me to drive inspiration from several different pieces and to craft original things all the time. She's undeniably a part of me now and I treasure her immensely - I will forever be honored to count on you & the best husbando across all these journeys. :)

[juljanimuhaimeen]

Hey there, readers! Today, I'm throwing it back and sharing a sneak peek into the rollercoaster ride that is my life. Strap in for a journey filled with anime marathons, online gaming conquests, and the chaos of being a 17-year-old about to graduate high school.

Anime Bliss:

Let's kick things off with my number one passion – anime. From the classics that started it all to the latest mind-bending series, I'm the proud captain of the anime hype train. Join me in dissecting plot twists, debating favorite characters, and shedding a tear or two over the emotional rollercoasters anime serves up.

Gaming Glory:

When I'm not immersed in animated worlds, you can catch me slaying dragons, conquering galaxies, and maybe accidentally forgetting to eat because of an intense gaming session. Online gaming isn't just a hobby; it's a way of life. Guilds, raids, and epic loot – I've been there, done that, and probably have the virtual battle scars to prove it.

High School:

Now, let's talk about the real-world quest – high school. As a graduating senior, life is like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle. But hey, I've survived exams, navigated the drama, and made memories that will probably haunt me at reunions.

Friends, Foes, and Fandoms:

My life isn't just pixels and anime tears; it's also about the incredible people who've joined me on this wild ride. Shoutout to my gaming squad and fellow anime enthusiasts who've laughed, cried, and debated the best waifus/husbandos with me. You guys rock!

Future Fantasies:

As the high school chapter nears its end, I'm staring into the abyss of the future. What lies beyond graduation? No cheat codes here, just the excitement and nerves of the unknown. Dreams of conquering new gaming realms and maybe even finding my own anime-worthy adventure.

Life Lessons:

In the spirit of full disclosure, I'm still figuring out this thing called life. Lessons? Sure, I've learned a few. Like, always have snacks for anime marathons, and never challenge a boss battle on an empty stomach. Solid life advice, right?

Closing Credits:

And there you have it – a glimpse into my world, where anime and gaming collide with the chaos of high school. Thanks for joining me on this unfiltered, informal journey. Life's messy, but it's the messy bits that make the best stories.

Until next time, stay epic!

[dollwrites]

i know notes are important to many writers, but i hope your numbers on fics you write for smaller fandoms don't deter you from writing more! your recent dio fic was the best dio fic i've ever seen!! and your other jojos ones are so wonderful too, i'm starting to read works of yours for fandoms im not even in! thank you for your diverse and great writing!!!!

notes I would say are probably important to all writers in some degree, but for me it’s more about hearing that people enjoyed the work rather than having a super high note count ( even though that’s always a confidence boost hehe ! ) just because I need head pats in order to feel like I did something right. I’m literally like a loyal puppy, and if you like what I do and want more, it’s so easy to manipulate me into giving it to you all it takes is for you to be like “I really enjoyed this” and I’m yours SOKSKSKS and when it comes to a fandom like JJBA, that I’ve been writing for for like a year now, I expect lower notes just because it hasn’t been buzzing as much as it was. And that’s okay! I have certain characters that I’m pretty sure I’ll probably always write for, and dio is one of them 🥺

my most recent dio fic was a bit different, so I’m not exactly surprised that it hasn’t garnered a slew of notes, but the people who have talked to me about it, or reblogged and left tags, have had nothing but good things to say about it and honestly that makes me so happy!!

But yeah!! That’s the gist of it, I really appreciate your message 💚💚 and don’t worry, I enjoy the smaller fandoms that I write for, even if it takes longer for notes to build up, and another thing about dio is not only is he my #2 husbando anyways, but I’m actually super confident in the way that I portray him so !! Yeah he’s not going anywhere heheh

[valorandgold]

Engage Spoilers Up To Chapter 3

Just got the game yesterday and playing it today finally and I have to get some things off my chest even though I just finished Chapter 3

Wow. This game is already showing some of the worst tropes of Fire Emblem that I’m tired of, especially with the more recent entries. Remember anything about your past? As if. Dragon/sacred blood? Yeah you’ve got it. You have a living parent who isn’t evil as fuck? Not anymore you don’t. What, you’re having a hard time caring because we threw this in way too early? Too bad. Don’t know anything about the other parent yet but they’re probably evil as fuck if they even exist still. But hey tell you what we can throw a million new characters at you suddenly so you can start supporting your waifu/husbando of choice really early

3H may be flawed in some ways but at least the parent death thing came after some number of chapters of knowing them that’s more than 2 for god’s sake. This is one of the same problems I had with Fates. You meet Mikoto at the end of one Chapter and she dies the start of the very next one. This is almost the same, pacing-wise, for god’s sake. And 3H bucked some of the trends at least. Most of your major cast you meet early, and the rest you have to really work for to get them to be part of your house, and there’s always one (aside from the house leader) that you can’t recruit. And at least Byleth remembers what they’ve been doing most of their life even though the game gives them all the personality of cardboard (which is why it’s up to the RPC to actually give them personality, seriously 3H, what the hell). Their mysterious past isn’t something they randomly forget, it’s something that happened when they were a fucking baby that even temporarily living parent didn’t fully know.

I think I need a break from the game for right now, but if this is how things are starting, it’s not a strong one at all.

[davishater]

I finished the deranged detective manga not long ago and I must rant to you as a fellow winter simp bc I've been totally not normal about them since I first saw them!! I think my brain fr stopped processing the moment winter took off that first disguise 😭 Why does the mangaka draw everyone so attractive!! And now that their gender has been settled IM SO FREAKING HERE FOR IT!!! She's the most attractive girl I've ever seen!!! I'm so curious what voice actor they chose for her bc I have a specific type of voice in mind but I liked all the other VAs so far!!

Oh my gosh, hi!!!!!! I've never answered an ask before, so I hope I'm doing this right??? Lolol, why is this so nerve racking????? But yes, I'm so not normal for Winter, either!!!! Ahhhhh!!!!! I tone it down a ton here on Tumblr..... 😃😅 I was soooooo overwhelmed by Winter, that I had to stop reading for a bit cause of how hot they were! 😂😭 I've been telling everyone that I'm straight, but gay for Winter and proud of it! They're just the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, even my number one anime husbando has taken the back seat! I love Winter so much that I actually cut my hair very similar to her's! I look in the mirror every morning and I'm just like, hehehe 🥺👉👈.

But, I um- uh- I- I- c- created a Winter simp discord i- if y-you're interested???? Ignore the fact I'm the only one in it..... 😃 And ignore the fact my two irl friends are in their to help me not feel alone there, pfft. Links there if you want it.

So for the VA, I actually looked up what she sounds like on YouTube, and if she does a voice slightly lower than the one from Blue Period, I think it'll fit soooooo weeeeeell!!!!!! I believe it was the second voice in the video.

AND APPARENTLY THE VA SINGS?????? 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I'M SO BLESSED RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!

Anyways, sorry for the cray-cray, the essay, and if I accidentally scare you away. 😂

[crystalflygeo]

also doing random numbers :D (hihi have a good day/night) 1, 6, 13, 29, 35, 40

YAAAAAAAAYY Ang <3 ty hun you too!! kith kith

1. who is/are your comfort character(s)?

wow right off the bat with a difficult one. I would say obviously my genshin husbandos (Zhongli/Baizhu/Neuvillette) they just bring me so much joy gdvchbkjal. Also not gonna lie my OCs... as weird as it sounds just... seeing them grow and all their backstories and all makes me feel stronger and better myself, like I'm proud of them and myself.

6. why did you do that?

Because I'm horny, that's why. (????) did what tho lmao this is so silly

13. when was the last time you ate?

Literally eating right now lmao, having some mini pizza for dinner -w- <3

29. how do you like your shower water?

Listen I can deal with anything yet I am kinda picky. I prefer warm or hot water but my shower is currently broken so I only got cold UNLESS it's hot outside so the water tank gets naturally heated by the sun (lmao thanks) that said if I'm all sweaty/hot myself I prefer cold water to freshen up it just feels amazing. Funnily enough I only wash my hair with cold water. I'm weird I know ehe~

35. what’s your timezone?

GMT -3 I know it by heart hehehe

40. did you have any snacks today?

A fair amount of chocolate ngl......

[trashforprettyboys]

in which i can't decide if snowy gavin or sunset gavin is more beautiful...good thing i don't really have to choose~

[married-to-google-translater]

Who is your top 5 charaters?

Werty's official top 5 husbando list. This usually doesn't change at all.

#5 Juuzou Suzuya

This boy needs a hug. A really big and warm hug.

By the way, the important question is does Juuzou count as an albino? I only realized it while writing this.

But to the point. I really like Juuzou's backstory and how his "madness and murderousness" are given reasons. Juuzou is just a good character who has experienced hell. Just the kind of character who does "bad" things but who you still want to succeed. Also, he has a really good voice actor.

Juuzou's character is just well executed. And now I know I'm not the only one who likes to poke holes in them skin with a needle.

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#4 Kanato Sakamaki

Kanato is just really relatable. And I don't mean that I carry a teddy bear with me inside which I keep my mother's ashes. I mean asperger traits that Kanato clearly has.

The following asperger traits are taken from the everydayhealth website, the source material can be found here.

Fascination with certain topics, Problems expressing empathy, controlling emotions, or communicating feelings, Tendency to engage in one-sided conversations (about oneself), Lack of common sense

I think these fit the Kanato character well. He doesn't understand sarcasm, is obsessively interested in his "dolls", Not really good at showing empathy or controlling his emotions, can't stand touch and assumes others think the worst of him.

And no, I'm not going to start diagnosing Kanato now. I'm just saying that he has many traits that an Asperger person can identify with.

( Honorable mention to Idia who held the #3 spot for over a year. )

#3 DOUMA

Ladies, Gentlemen and others Douma is here and he is really hot.

Werty has been a Douma simp since 2020.

Yes Douma Finally made it to this list. I have always liked Douma.

His backstory and character is just really well done. Douma has always been something that interests me. Even at the beginning, when I really hated his desing and eyebrows. But no matter what I did, I always ended up reading Douma fanfiction. I could start watching Hentai and then after half an hour I found myself reading Douma yandere writings. I still don't understand how it happened. I just really love him.

# 2 Leviathan

I remember at first I hated him too. "Once again someone is making fun of us anime/manga enthusiasts" I thought.

But the more I played the game, the more relatable Leviathan's character felt. I actually didn't even know what an Otaku was until I met him.

Leviathan also has autistic traits and is one of my comfort characters. I have never identified with any character so much. He is also funny and his voice actor does a good job.

#1 Azusa Mukami

Roses are red, violets are blue i love this masochistic vampire more than i ever can love you.

A poem I would recite to my boyfriend if he ever asked if I loved Azusa more than him. No wonder I'm single.

I have been an Azusa simp since 2018 or 2019.

And let's be clear right away that I like Azusa 100,00 times more than Leviathan. So there's really no competition for the number one spot. The day I say I love a some character more than Azusa I've lost my mind.

I love his personality, his backstory, how he really gets a lot of development throughout the game, and how masochistic he can be in creative ways. Also, the fact that Azusa thinks pain is love is really sweet.

His voice actor does a really good job and I can even listen to the English dub without internal bleeding.

Azusa is love Azusa is life

......

I guess I have a thing for characters with mental health problems.

[donutsupremacy]

Your clue is in my heart

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"What the hell is this, a treasure hunt?"

"Well, that depends... am I your treasure?"

[ Shikanoin Heizou x GN!Reader SMAU ]

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╰┈➤ [ Summary ]

❝ Two of Teyvat's most attractive students in a relationship, sounds like the definition of a perfect couple. But what happens when the Windblume festival on Valentine's day is just around the corner and a wave of disaster strikes, right as you're about to ask your beloved boyfriend, Kaeya Alberich, out? Simple, you suffer the disaster with Shikanoin Heizou. Now, the both of you have been dragged into this mess together, forced to work together in order to catch the culprit. It's such a shame, though. You would much rather drop dead than to breathe in the same air as him. ❞

╰┈➤ [ Genre ]

❝ modern!AU , college!AU , fluff , crack , angst , rivals to friends to lovers , mystery , detective themed (???) ❞

╰┈➤ [ Warnings ]

❝ toxic relationships, cheating, manipulation (sorta), explicit language, slow burn (I think idk might be more of a mid burn, maybe a 2nd degree burn), characters being ooc, physical fighting, blood, jealousy, 'attempted murder', lots of d r a m a, the chapters get more cringy because I can't plot, the 'investigation' part makes 0 sense because I can't detective, there's at least 20 plot holes I've left ❞

(May add more if i'm not lazy)

╰┈➤ [ Status ]

❝ [ONGOING ☆ OBVIOUSLY SLOW UPDATES] ❞

❝ [RE-EDITING] (Yeah I know it's unfinished but I noticed some mistakes and decided to fix em')❞

╰┈➤ [ A/N ]

The lack of Heizou content is immeasurable and my lifespan is ruined. Thus, as a Heizou simp, I made this in honour of our favorite OG male Catalyst user.

I have no experience being a criminology major, the college in my country is kinda different compared to normal colleges— so I usually do a lot of googling. Feel free to correct me if whatever I interpreted anything wrongly, I'd very much appreciate it!

I'm not very good at writing stuff related to mystery, let alone coming up with the solution to any mystery, so please understand that this SMAU will hold quite a mess of a 'mystery plot'. I guarantee you one thing; I'm a very bad detective myself and can't mystery correctly

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╰┈➤ [ The list of witnesses ]

Evidence #1 : [Name]'s pathetic children + husbando

Evidence #2 : The walking fire hazards

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╰┈➤ [ Clues ]

-A ☆ symbol(s) means the chapter is about 90% to 100% writing form

-A • symbol(s) means it is a bonus chapter (Can be considered canon or non-canon to the plot. Personally, I say; canon! :D)

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[ #1 Obtaining clues]

[1] Stop kicking me!

[2] It's show time

[3] A night to remember ☆

[4] Thanks, Shikanoin

•(Bonus) Rookie interrogations

[5] Repaying with a sneeze

[6] The mark of your lies ☆

[7] We're friends, right? ☆

[8] I'm still worthy?

[9] Cons and cons

[10] May lord Barbatos kill you with a tornado

[11] Windblume disaster ☆

[12] Who you callin' watson!? ☆

[13] Kinda cute ngl

[14] We'd make a great duo! (Pt. 1)

[14] We'd make a great duo! (Pt. 2)

[15] One threat after another

[ All clues obtained! ]

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[ #2 Connecting clues to suspects... ]

[1] Walmart Cupids

[2] Not in front of my damn food

[3] AH F**K WRONG NUMBER

[4] History repeats itself ☆

[5] Politely down bad

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[ #3 Tracking down culprit... ]

Investigating...

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- Case closed -

[fireemblems24]

No offense taken. I put it out there, and you didn't say anything outrageous or anything.

I'm not trying to prove who's superior as much as fed up with some claims I've seen from a subset of Edelgard fans. I also don't feel like I stooped to their level because, unlike them, I didn't insult anyone over their fictional fav unless calling someone a straight man is an insult and then that's their issue that they should probably look into and not mine.

This also didn't come out of the blue. I wrote it after seeing a now-deleted poll asking who's your fav lord and why. Most people were normal about it, the worst being negative about the characters they didn't pick, but some Edelgard fans decided to attack people who voted for anyone else - saying shit like "you're a misogynist if you didn't vote for her" or insulted that Dimitri was winning on a site with a demographic like Tumblr, as if LGBTQ+ and women in general are some massive hivemind that must all like the same fav as them. I wrote this as a response, saying the demographics might not be what they think. Since I wrote it while mad, I didn't post it since it's a personal rule I have to send nothing written in anger right away (email, text, posts, etc), but even after a few days still wanted to post this because I've seen this behavior from some Edelgard fans again and again, which annoys me greatly. It's even funnier because the numbers don't even agree at all with what they feel is the different characters' fandoms.

I also don't think anyone disagrees that Dimitri's husbando and fujo bait. I firmly believe he is actually. It's pretty much an accepted meme that the Blue Lions house is an otome game. No one ever starts screaming about it whenever anyone says that either. They mostly just joke about something with a kernel of truth in it. Male power fantasy though, I disagree with. Dimitri doesn't have nearly enough women throwing themselves at him. He's also tortured way too many times with the solution to his happy ending being pretty standard "feminine" things like healthy responses to emotions and communication and etc . . . (which actually circles back to him being bait for women identifying people) and when he does try to badass his way though things, he dies.

You know what's funny?

Despite claims that Edelgard is totally not sold to straight men as a waifu, she's at her most popular in fandom spaces dominated by straight men like Reddit and FEH.

Meanwhile, Dimitri is most popular in fandom places dominated by women and people who identify as LGBTQ+ like Tumblr and A03.

Just . . . putting that out there. For #reasons.

[beels-burger-babe]

A Little Voice Told Me - Pt.2

Poly! MC Summary: Words hurt and leave their scars. MC learns this the hard way after hearing some not-so-nice whispers about them while on a date with Beel. How are they supposed to be the partner of the seven lords of the Devildom when they just don't measure up? Part 1: HERE, Part 3: HERE ***Good Golly!! Y'all really like the angst, huh? Here you guys go. Cry your hearts out and enjoy! - B*** Beelzebub woke up the rest of his brothers early the next morning. While most of them attempted to flip him off or threaten him at the initial disturbance, all it took was him saying that they needed to talk about you for them to shoot out of bed. In a matter of minutes, all of them, except Levi, were seated around the breakfast table. "If we're talking about MC, why aren't they here?" Satan asked while poking at a piece of fruit. "I don't know about you, but I personally don't feel right talking about them behind their back." Belphie scoffed and laid his head in his arms. "It's not like we're gossiping about them or anything. They were acting off last night, and Beel thought we should discuss what we're gonna do about it." Beel nodded, "They pulled into themself halfway through the night, and was upset but kept brushing me off whenever I tried to talk to them about it." Mammon huffed and crossed his arms. "Maybe they just didn't feel like they could talk to ya about it," he rose to his feet and began to walk towards the door. "I'm the first! I'm sure I can get it out of them, easy peasy! I'll just head in there and-" "Mammon, sit down!" Lucifer hissed. Mammon grumbled under his breath but did as told. Lucifer sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "We've talked about this. Stop bringing up the whole 'first man' thing. MC is in a relationship with all of us. Not just you." The second-born pouted and stabbed an egg with his fork.

Lucifer rolled his eyes at his brother's antics and looked back at Beel. "Something clearly happened during the date. Do you have any ideas at all at what it could've been?" Asmodeus stirred a swirly straw around in his drink. "I mean, I would be pretty upset if I spent three hours of my evening at a barbaric sporting event too," Asmo chuckled and smirked. "The only good thing about sports is that you get to see all those rippling muscles of the athletes in action." Beel scowled at his brother took a bite out of the omelet that was on his plate. "It wasn't because of the game. MC loves coming to my Fangol games and was having a blast with me until halftime. Something had to have happened while I was gone." Asmodeus opened his mouth to counter the statement when Leviathan came rushing into the room carrying his laptop. Lucifer raised an eyebrow at the sight, "What have I told you about devices at the table?" Leviathan shot him an annoyed look as he plopped down in one of the chairs. "This isn't about table etiquette. This is about MC," he looked over at Beel and Belphie. "I think I have an idea on what may have caused them to start distancing themselves." Everyone perked up in interest at the news; each one of them eager to know what was distressing their loved one so much that they felt like they couldn't talk to them. "Well are you going to tell us, or are you just going to sit there?" Satan quipped, his anger beginning to get the better of him as he sat on the edge of his seat. Levi gave him a flat look before he typed a few things on his keyboard. "I was doing a raid last night trying to keep my mind off of what might've happened with MC and decided to ask my party members about it," Leviathan's expression darkened as he began to explain. It was clear to everyone that whatever was said, wasn't taken lightly by the otaku. Rather than reading the conversation out loud, he turned his laptop screen for all his brothers to see. Leviachan: Gaaah! I just can't focus on the game tonight. My partner came back from a date tonight and has been acting kind of sus. There's definitely something bothering them, but they refuse to tell anyone. Ruri-Chans-Husbando: Dude, you're talking about that stupid human right? Why are you even with them? You shouldn't give a Normie like them the time of day. Waifu-Addict: Exactly! Listen, we've all been talking and you need to drop that whore. They're totally just using you and your brothers for your titles and power. The demons read in horror and rage as the chat room filled with messages from the members of Leviathan's party all saying similar garbage about you and degrading you in every way they could think of. Satan stood up and began to pace near the table as he used every inch of his self-control to keep himself from lashing out. "I want names, Levi. Who are they and why do they seem to think it's okay to talk about MC like- like that?!" Satan snarled as he curled his hands into fists. Levi tsked and crossed his arms, as Lucifer took the laptop to look more closely at the messages. "You say that as if I haven't already used my 'title and power' as Grand Admiral to have my men collect and imprison them. They're at the navy base waiting for us to get our hands on them as soon as we sort this whole mess out." Belphie growled, now sitting up and wide awake. "Get our hands on them is right. No one gets away with this shit," Asmodeus glared at the computer as though it had just dyed all of his clothing brown. "Rotten brats. They're all just jealous of stunning MC. Ugh, Diavolo, haters are the worst." Beel pushed his plate away from himself as he frowned deeply. "As disgusting and horrible as this is, what does it have to do with MC getting all quiet during our date?" A low rumble came from Lucifer as he handed the laptop back to Levi. A fiery hatred was burning brightly in his eyes as he gritted his teeth. "If a bunch of anti-social shut-ins are going around talking about our dearest MC like this, I believe Leviathan's point is that others probably are."

"Ouch. I wasn't going to say it l-like that, but yes," Levi winced and continued, "MC probably overheard people saying something about them. I mean, if people said that crap about me I'd probably hide in my room and not come out for months!" Mammon, who had been surprisingly quiet during all of this, had a very serious expression on his face. "Right, and we don't want MC to go through that. For Diavolo's sake, they've left alone to overthink this enough," Mammon stood up and headed towards the door again, Satan hot on his trail. "I'm going up to there to talk with them. Ya'll are welcome to come with, but you ain't stoppin' me." "Actually, Mammon, you're not. We should wait until MC comes to us," Lucifer interrupted. An animalistic snarl tore its way from Satan's throat as what little self-control he had snapped. Wrath incarnate lunged himself at Lucifer, grabbing his older brother by the collar of his cloak. "Are you serious, Lucifer?! You're seriously putting your stupid pride first, now?!? MC needs us!" Lucifer growled and pushed Satan off of him as he stood to size him up. "No. What they need is to not feel pressured to open up when they aren't ready! We can't make them feel like they can't come to us!" Mammon scoffed from where he stood in the back. "Oh, cause that's perfect logic! News flash, oh wise one, They ain't gonna come to us if they're thinkin' they're a burden! But you wouldn't know anything about that would you?!" Lucifer's eyes widen and he took a step back in shock at the statement. "What is that supposed to mean?" Mammon and Satan both opened their mouths to put Lucifer in his place when Beel all of sudden cleared his throat loudly. All three of the angry demons turned to snap at him but froze as they saw you standing in the room behind them. They instantly straightened themselves up gave you their full attention. The air seemed to lay still between you as everyone waited for the other to make the first move. As with almost every situation, it was Mammon who broke the silence. He took a step towards you. "MC, I was just coming to get you actually. There's somethin' we all wanna talk to you about." They could hear your breath catch in your throat as you took a step back. Panic filled your eyes the moment the words left his mouth. "O-Oh. I, um, I was actually just going to grab an apple and then head off to RAD for class. M-Maybe we can talk afterwards?" Satan frowned as you walked past him towards the fruit bowl. "MC, it's the weekend." You stopped mid-step. An uncomfortable tension filled the room as the obvious excuse was exposed. The brothers waited for you to move, to speak, to do something to give them any sort of sign for what you wanted them to do, but you just stood there, still like a statue except for the tremors in your hand. "Come on, Darling," Asmodeus spoke softly. His face clearly showed the hurt and concern that was coursing through him. "Everything's alright, I promise. We just need to talk about a few things." The brothers had thought of a number of ways you could've reacted to them confronting you. Lucifer thought that perhaps you would snap at them and distance yourself further. Mammon, Levi, and Asmo expected a few small tears followed by a cuddle session. Satan imagined a slightly more dramatic telling, like something from one of his novels, that ended him being your hero and massacring all those who dared speak ill about you. Beel thought perhaps you could talk over a bunch of comfort foods that allowed you to remain calm and feel safe. Belphie had hoped that perhaps you hadn't believed what you overheard, and the two of you could laugh at how idiotic even the idea of them not loving you was. But you, breaking down into tears, sobbing the words "I'm sorry" over and over again? None of them had expected, nor were prepared, for that. ***Apparently this is now going to be a three-part series. This part was interesting to write. I fully believe that if the brothers were in a poly relationship with the MC they would definitely bicker and argue about

who knows MC best and who had the better date whenever MC isn't around. Honestly, they probably have a score chart 😅 I hope you guys liked part 2! Keep an eye out for part 3, where MC finally opens up to the boys and we have some hurt/comfort times \uwu/ ***

[yurimother]

The Best Yuri of 2020

2020 was hell in every way, and many of us are looking forward to new possibilities and advances in 2021. However, the year brought us many small moments and gifts worth celebrating. Among these, the explosive growth and change within the Yuri genre are among the most precious and most outstanding achievements. This second century of Yuri opened with a bang, as phenomenal new works, creators, and moments made their mark and helped change the future genre.

This annual list is a celebration of just a handful of the fantastic titles, people, and events in Yuri. There are likely some even greater ones that did not make the list because there is so much content in both English and Japanese that even I cannot keep up. However, among the troves of treasure, these titles stood out as shining examples of Yuri excellence. Some were released this year, others were recently adapted into English, and still, others are established titles that rose to prominence to dominate the conversation and my mind this year, but every one of them is worthy of being on this list and in your heart.

Here is the Best Yuri of 2020!

15: The Curse of Kudan Remastered

Japanese Yuri visual novel developers show no sign of slowing down as they continue to push to new heights and try new ideas. These are the same amazing people who brought us the delightful educational Yuri game The Expression Amrilato and the hilarious and surprisingly queer OshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbando’s. However, this most recent release, The Curse of Kudan Remastered, is their best work yet. Released near Halloween, this game brings a new edge of dark mystery and the occult to Yuri audiences worldwide.

The Curse of Kudan is available on MangaGamer, JAST USA, Denpasoft, and Sekai Project.

14: Adachi and Shimamura

English audiences were finally treated this year to Hitoma Iruma’s long-running and wildly successful Yuri light novel series, Adachi and Shimamura. Although the story struggles to gain traction, dedicated readers’ have their patience rewarded with a sweet tale full of gay pining. Alternatively, you can jump into its stellar anime adaptation, with gorgeous visuals and realized characters you will actually be willing to put up with the annoying Yashiro just to see where the title characters go. The series shows no sign of slowing down either, as the manga adaptation is coming to Western audiences next year.

Adachi and Shimamura is available to stream on Funimation. The light novel series is published by Seven Seas - https://amzn.to/3rTSZTK

Honorable Mention: Happy Go Lucky Days

The OVA adaptation of Fragtime got most of the attention this year. Still, director Takuya Satou and Pony Canyon also gave us this much-overlooked “love is love” anthology movie based on Takako Shimura’s manga (Sweet Blue Flowers, Wandering Son). The first short in the film, “Happy,” is easily the best Yuri anime of the year. It follows the beautiful yet realistic queer love story of two women hooking up at a mutual ex-girlfriend’s wedding, only for the relationship to blossom and warm viewers’ hearts. Sadly, while stylized, the budget demanded the animation cut a few too many corners. Additionally, the subsequent stories are at best tedious and at worst alarmingly problematic, which is why Happy Go Lucky Days only gets an honorable mention.

The OVA is streaming on HIDIVE

13: Mieri Hiranishi

The Yuri scene has many colorful creators with a breadth of different ideas and stories in the genre, yet few have provided as much humor and joy as Mieri. This talented creator spectacularly tumbled into the scene with her manga essay The Moment I Realized I Wasn’t Straight, which embodies the brutal honesty and realism of Nagata Kabi and matches it with exaggerated hilarity. She continues to chronicle her painful struggles of being a butch girl in love with butch girls in the monthly series The Girl that Can’t Get a Girlfriend. Alternatively, you can follow her on Twitter for just as much heart and laughter.

Read The Girl that Can’t get a Girlfriend on Tapas and Webtoon.

12: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!

My Next Life as a Villainess has what can only be described as volcanic bisexual energy. Every character protagonist Catarina Claes encounters is entirely enthralled by her. Of course, she is far too preoccupied with her quest to avoid doom flags and change her ultimate fate to notice any romantic interest. The series is rewarding and well structured, as views are just as focused on how Catarina plans to avoid certain doom as they are with the various romantic misses her band of companions cooks up. While the “friendship ending” did not capitalize on its Yuri potential, it was perhaps the most satisfying possibility for this crazy harem, at least until season two comes out, which looks, unfortunately, to be significantly less queer.

My Next Life as a Villainess is streaming on Crunchyroll

11: Love Me for Who I Am

Kata Konayama’s manga series is less Yuri than a general LGBT work, but it has a lesbian character and explores her identity and struggles in great detail. Few titles before have captured the exciting and nervous waves of emotions that young people feel as they explore gender and sexual identities and try to find themselves. This heartfelt and extremely queer series rubberbands between cute moe dress up to tragic and gripping backstory, keeping readers on their toes the whole time.

Love me for Who I Am is published by Seven Seas - https://amzn.to/3rTSZTK

10: A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986

Oracle and Bone’s debut visual novel, A Summer’s End, is set in a vibrant and electric 1980’s Hong Kong. Drawing inspiration from classic Asian cinema, music, and fashion. The worlds of Michelle, a young office worker, and a free-spirited woman named Same collide. The two struggle to comprehend and accept each other’s feelings just as they struggle against society’s expectations and prejudices. An incredibly thoughtful and touching adventure, the creators incorporated vital contemporary elements include Asian LGBTQ rights and growing political unrest in Hong Kong, into this illustrious game.

The visual novel is available on Steam.

Honorable Mention: Goodbye, My Rose Garden

In the same vein as A Summer’s End, Goodbye, My Rose Garden is a beautiful period piece that incorporates LGBT views into its shattering narrative. The story follows a bright-eyed immigrant, Hanako, wanting to make a new life in England as an author at the dawn of the twentieth century. She takes a job as a maid to noblewoman Alice, but their relationship takes a turn when Alice asks Hanako to kill her. This poignant tale is beautiful and an honest depiction of love and its conflict with responsibility and society.

Goodbye, My Rose Garden is published by Seven Seas Entertainment - https://amzn.to/3hFSyaG

9: Shio Usui

Usui’s hit Shaikaijin Yuri manga Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon could easily take this spot even though it is not even out in English until February 2021. The manga is already making waves and receiving constant praise. The characters and their journey to discover love and self-acceptance are as charming as they are relatable and grounded. However, it is the creator, Usui, who really deserves acclaim. Not just for their work on Doughnuts, but having a second serialized story, Onna Tomodachi to Kekkon Shitemita, in monthly Yuri magazine Comic Yuri Hime simultaneously. It is even more remarkable when you consider these two iconic stories are Usui’s first long-running works, as they only contributed one-shots before.

8: Bloom Into You: Regarding Saeki Sayaka

Bloom Into You is possibly the most iconic Yuri series in the past decade, and while the manga deserves its own place on this list, the best thing to come out of the series as a whole is easily the light novels. This trilogy by Adachi and Shimamura creator Hitoma Iruma dives deep into supporting cast member Sayaka. Readers are treated to a delightful journey as she discovers her sexuality, experiences heartbreak, and finally finds herself breaking free and falling in love. With the help of gorgeous illustrations by Nakatani Nio herself, Iruma masterfully captures Sayaka’s unique voice and emotions in this wonderful series. Whether a fan of the originals or not, every Yurijin must check out Regarding Saeki Sayaka.

The light novel series is published by Seven Seas - https://amzn.to/3hFSyaG

7: Our Teachers are Dating

The best a Yuri can get. This workplace romance follows two teachers at the start of a new relationship taking nervous yet enthusiastic first steps, including saying I love you, going on their first date, and even sleeping together. It is so heartfelt and salacious that readers will squeal the whole time. Additionally, our heroines are supported in their relationship by everyone they know, their students, colleagues, and even the principal. It is a perfect world for these two lovebirds! Our Teachers are Dating would easily be number one or two in any other year, but the competition is fierce in 2020. So even though this is only number seven, it is still a master class Yuri manga.

The manga is published by Seven Seas Entertainment - https://amzn.to/38XY3O9

6: Amongst Us

Who would have thought that a comedy alternative universe story spinoff of a fantasy action series would be the single best Yuri webcomic this year? Shilin’s astounding artwork illustrations the hilarious and irresistible journey of girlfriends Blackbird and Veloce. These two eccentric young women get into all kinds of everyday mischief that bounces between tender and touching romance, completely outrageous comedy, and downright thirst-inducing sorcery. Seriously, you should buy the first volume for Veloce’s back muscles alone. The storyline skips between time, but both their established relationship and their meeting as teenagers are adorkable and captivating.

Amongst Us is available online free on Webtoon and the comic’s website. The first volume is in paperback on Shilin’s site.

Honorable Mention: Éclair

There are a lot of Yuri anthologies out there, and they have done some beautiful things. Many focus on themes like Syrup. Others collect a series of stories by an author into one bound work. However, out of all of them, Éclair is the most successful. ASCII Media Works took some of the genre’s most extraordinary creators and let them do whatever they wanted, and the results are spectacular. The incredible talent behind Éclair somehow packs a full volume’s worth of story and character into just a few pages with every chapter. While the first volume came overseas a few years ago, Yen Press gave Yurijin a gift this year by releasing the entire rest of the series in which readers can get lost.

The anthology series is published by Yen Press - https://amzn.to/38XY3O9

5: I’m in Love with the Villainess

A small trend of isekai Yuri with villainesses emerged recently, and I honestly had few hopes of I’m in Love with the Villainess. The series is pretty popular, but I often find that this does not denote quality, and with isekai having some institutional issues, I suspected this would fall flat. Then the volume three cover showcased an incredible accomplishment, allowing for a lesbian relationship to blossom into a family with children, and it blew me away. Finally, I read volume one and realized that the series has incredible character, some of the best world-building I have ever seen in a light novel, thoughtful discussions of inequality and societal issues, and most impressively, open and frank discussion of queer identity and life Yuri has ever seen! This one is something special.

The series is published by Seven Seas Entertainment - https://amzn.to/3nedvdZ

4: The Last of Us Part II

Yes, I know this one is not Yuri and that a portion of the population despises this game and will likely be exceptionally angry at me for including it. However, I maintain that it was an incredibly challenging masterpiece. Naughty Dog did not take the easy route out and delivered one of the most devastating media experiences I have ever seen. As I said in my article about the game, playing it changed me, and it sticks with me to this day. The Last of Us Part II earns its spot on this list because it pushed boundaries more with LGBTQ inclusion than any other AAA game. From brave inclusion of LGBTQ themes to queer characters and storylines at its center, the game changes gaming and it will never go back.

The Last of Us Part II is available on PlayStation 4

3: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

She-Ra feels like the culmination of all the LGBTQ progress western cartoons have made over the past few years. From The Legend of Korra to Steven Universe, young people are finally seeing more LGBTQ people represented on the small screen. This epic fantasy concluded with an amazing and powerful lesbian romance, delivering on its queer promise and revolutionized representation in a trope-defying crescendo.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is streaming on Netflix

2:  The Conditions of Paradise

The greatest single Yuri work of all in 2020 was the English release of Akiko Morishima’s breakthrough manga, The Conditions of Paradise. Initially released in 2007, this anthology detailed the love between adult women. It was in every way a manga ahead of its time, and seeing it finally get a small piece of the recognition it deserves overseas is a true gift. The fact that we can own this legendary piece of Yuri history and Morishima’s other anthologies is nothing short of a blessing from the Yuri goddess.

The Conditions of Paradise is published by Seven Seas Entertainment - https://amzn.to/38bh4xq

Honorable Mention: Otherside Picnic

This eerie sci-fi horror series combines the best of pulse-pounding thrillers, complex and intelligent hard science fiction, and exciting Yuri romance. Author Iori Miyazawa spends as much time crafting a well-paced and intriguing narrative about a mysterious world where occult creatures roam as he does establishing two believable and grounded heroes in Sorawo and Toriko. The romance between the two may be slow to start, but their chemistry is undeniable and as the stakes and story build, so too does their relationship. Not only are the light novels incredible, but the series’ manga adaptation is coming soon to the West as well as an upcoming TV anime in early 2021.

Otherside Picnic is streaming on Funimation. The light novels are published by J-Novel Club - https://amzn.to/3niiv1g

1. Yuri subgenres

For a long time, Yuri was not a genre of its own, but elements of romances or bonds between women found in other works. Now, thanks to an increasing library of works, the advent of social media, and a wider audience, Yuri is a genre on its own, with many creators telling different stories in different styles. However, 2020 saw the continued emergence of something extraordinary, subgenres. Yuri is now so vast, we can actually categorize the works within. Depending on their characters, like classic schoolgirl romances or spicy shakaijin office affairs, their world, such as fantasy or isekai series and thrilling science fiction adventures, and even other elements within. One of my personal favorites is the feminist Yuri that emerges from titles like Sexiled, where women celebrate the accomplishments of other women and dismantle power structures stacked against them. Now, no matter what kind of Yurijin you are, there is something for you to love.

I am happy to leave 2020 behind, but I bring with me a renewed love and admiration for Yuri. 2021 looks to be a somehow even better year for the genre, and I am thrilled to experience every minute of it that I can. Yuri has transformed into something far greater than I ever thought it would be, and let us all enjoy its evolution and expansion together in 2021.