#otps: should've been

[skania]

Critical Zero LuluShir Crumbs

After seeing THIS, of course I had to get my hands on Critical Zero to see if there were any other LuluShir bits 😂 Thanks to @nicerbutnot2u for reminding me I had this in my drafts.

I have to say, I only checked out the stuff of Shirley-related episodes, but it was a worthy purchase. I wanted to share some of my favorite tidbits but since I don't have the time to translate, I just grabbed the kanji with an app and let DeepL do its magic.

Episode 12

- それと並行しルルーシュとシャーリーの関係にもようやく変化が生じるが、それば悲劇の始まりだった。

At the same time, the relationship between Lelouch and Shirley finally changes, but that is just the beginning of the tragedy.

Episode 14

- 第14話はマオ編の始まりであると同時に、ルルーシュとシャーリーの関係が一段落する回だ。ルルーシュのことをシャーリーが忘れてしまうという切ない顔末が、殺伐としているのに、妙に人間臭い「コードギアス 』の世界観を象徴している。

Episode 14 is the beginning of the Mao Arc, and at the same time, the resolution to the first stage of the relationship between Lelouch and Shirley. The sad ending, where Shirley forgets about Lelouch, symbolizes the bleak yet strangely human worldview of "Code Geass".

- シャーリーと日常

ルルーシュの周囲には、深く関わる何人もの女性がいる。だがゼロとしてでもプリタニの皇子としてでもなく、ただ一人の高校生として接することができるのはシャーリーのた。それだけに彼女はルルーシュにとって、平和な日常の象徴とも言うべき存在である。シャーリーの父を死なせた代償として、ルルーシュは彼女との繋がりを失う。それ同時に、ルルーシュが平和な日常から遠ざかり、ゼロとして凄惨な戦いと陰謀の世界によ深く踏み込みつつあることも意味している。

Shirley and Everyday Life

Lelouch is surrounded by a number of women who are deeply involved in his life. However, Shirley is the only one that he can interact with as a high school student, not as Zero or the Prince of Britannia. For this reason, she is the symbol of a peaceful life for Lelouch. As the price for Shirley's father's death, Lelouch loses his connection with her. At the same time, it also means that Lelouch is moving away from his peaceful daily life and is stepping deeper into the world of horrific battles and conspiracies as Zero.

シャーリーの記憶を消すルルーシュ

- 自合にまつわるシャーリーの記憶をギアスで消すことを選ぶルルーシュだが、放送当この親末は意外だった。今までのルルーシュなら、シャーリーを殺す。あるいは、とことん利用すると思っていたからだ、だが、ルルーシュにとってアッシュフォード学園での歴は大きなもので、そこで知り合ったシャーリーは、恋愛感情は別にしても、特別在だったのだろう。だが、その差別化はある意味では徴慢で甘い考え方であり、そさがじわじわと、ルルーシュの足かせとなっていく。

Lelouch erases Shirley’s memory

Lelouch chooses to use the Geass to erase Shirley's memories of him, but the ending was quite unexpected. One would think Lelouch would have killed Shirley or used her to the fullest. But for Lelouch, his history at Ashford Academy was a big deal, and Shirley, whom he met there, must have been special to him, even aside from his romantic feelings. But this differentiation is in a sense a form of pride and naivety, and it is slowly becoming a stumbling block for Lelouch.

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R2

Episode 11

- なんとも単純だが、一見多くの女住に囲まれているルルーシュも、こういう政略などを離れた話を相談できる相手はシャーリーしかおらず、それゆえ彼女が特別な存在なのだろう。

It's quite simple, but at first glance, Lelouch is surrounded by a lot of women, but the only person he can talk to about things apart from politics is Shirley, and that's probably why she's so special to him.

Episode 12

- 久しぶりであると同時に、第12話「ラブアタック！」は最後のラブコメ的エピソードとなる。

It's been a long time, and at the same time, episode 12, "Love Attack! is the last romantic comedy-like episode.

Episode 13

- 過去の清算

この第13話から第15話はルルーシュとV.V.の対決を軸に物語が進むが、これは第1期におけるマオとの対決に相当するパートと言えるだろう。この二つの戦いにおいて、ルルーシュはギアスの力によって為してきたことの代償を支払わされることになる。どちらの戦いにおいてもシャーリーが犠牲となるのは、彼女が「平穏な学生生活」を象徴する存在だからだ。ルルーシュがギアスによって手に入れた力と引き換えに失わなければならないのは、何よりもその「平穏な学生生活」なのだ。

The reckoning of the past

The story of episodes 13 to 15 revolves around the confrontation between Lelouch and V.V. This is the equivalent of the confrontation with Mao in the first season. In both of these battles, Lelouch is made to pay for what he has done with the power of Geass. In both battles, Shirley is sacrificed because she represents the "peaceful student life". What Lelouch has to lose in exchange for the power he has acquired through Geass is, above all, his "peaceful student life.

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Another tidbit I liked is that they draw parallels between the phone-calls Shirley and Lelouch exchange. For example, they say that their phone-call in the first episode is there to symbolize the worldview of Shirley, who is on the other end of the cell phone, and that of Lelouch, who is starting to get involved with the Geass. Then in episode 12, when Lelouch is in that strategy meeting thinking about Shirley asking him out to the concert, they said it's the reverse of their last phone-call. Lelouch is living in two worlds, and this time, he's the one bringing Shirley into his.

They also say that all those ShirLulu phone-calls hint at their future relationship.

Lastly, about R2 Episode 13, they draw a parallel with what C.C told Lelouch about keeping away anything precious that he doesn't want to lose. He left Shirley's protection to Suzaku and lost her, so they say that one could draw the conclusion that rather than keeping what’s precious to you away, you should protect them with your own hands. 🥺

[malinaa]

if i think about the hunger games in peeta's perspective i WILL start sobbing

[notmoreflippingelves]

Actually going insane over the implications of Jason asking Dick to be the Robin to his Batman in Battle for the Cowl.

Like I initially took it at the purely surface-level of Jason wanting a partner in the general sense. Which made sense, it's a huge responsibility and a lonely one so an assistant/sidekick/partner seems a no-brainer if you can get one.

But then I really thought about it, because Jason is not asking Dick to be his partner in the general sense; he's not even asking Dick to be his Nightwing. He's asking Dick to be his Robin.

And they both know exactly what Jason means: "Be the light to my darkness. Be the smile to my scowl. Be the hope to my fear. "

He's saying "Be 'Robin'; be the embodiment of Love and Justice and Goodness. Be the exceptional person that you have always been. Be the slightly-less exceptional person that I was when I wore your colors. Be the person that I was in the process of becoming and might have been (or might still be), if only Joker hadn't clipped my wings."

He's saying "I am prepared to become vengeance, become the Night. And I will go further than Bruce ever dared to, because it is what is needed. I will be the necessary evil. But you don't have to be. If Batman is Gotham's curse, Robin has always been its blessing. I will be the brutal punishment to our world, and I am asking you to be its incandescent gift."

He's saying, "Be for me, what we were for Him. Be my anchor, my comfort, my hope. Remind me what it's all for, why it's all worth it. And remind yourself as well."

He's saying "Be 'Robin' again--for both of our sakes."

[liam-summers]

Angel the Series | 1.08 | I Will Remember You

[abysmal-eve]

SAVIOUR

[tophsazulas]

"Look, I just realized you're about to leave for Africa, and I won't get a chance to say good-bye in person. That makes me sad. I mean, you've always been very special to me."

Jackie & Eric [That '70s Show]

[Inspired by @sulietsexual's gifsets. Plus I just really love JE lmao.]

[brachiocephalics]

cuddy and wilson are so in love with each other throughout the series its actually kind of crazy. and they were both so fail about it too

[illusionindelirium]

It really sucks how the writers tried to make Dan just another obstacle for Piper & Leo to overcome. Problem is, he is THE BEST Charmed partner out of all seasons. He didn't even know the big secret and yet he was so kind and patient whenever Piper had to dip. Don't be fooled, he's still human and it aggravated him but he never held it against her. I can see why he was jealous of Leo, especially after "Awakened," but I truly wish Piper had just kept Leo at an arm's length and just stayed with Dan. I think he would've been fine with the big secret.

[thequeenofsastiel]

Not me sobbing at 3 AM thinking about how Castiel never once gave up on or abandoned Sam the whole time they knew each other and vice versa. They loved and accepted each other unconditionally always 😭😭😭😭😍😍😍😍😍

[youngpettyqueen]

🎲 + traphawk?

youve rolled... 28! a kiss in parting... how intriguing... I could be very sad and angsty about this but instead im gonna set it during Aid Station!

Trapper couldn't explain the impulse even if he tried, really. They've said their nervous goodbyes already, saying what can be said without outright voicing the fear hanging in the air between them, offering up weak promises to sound optimistic. There isn't anything else left to say that wouldn't feel like hammering a nail into Hawkeye's metaphorical coffin.

But he still moves to the door, anyways. Still takes Hawkeye's arm when he's halfway out and pulls him back in.

Hawkeye turns back to him, looking bewildered. "What are you-"

There's nothing left for Trapper to say.

So he pulls him in and kisses him.

It's not a sweet, tender thing. It's sudden, impulsive, a bit rough and desperate. Hawkeye goes rigid for a second, just a second, before he melts forward and leans into it. Kisses him back, just as desperate.

They break apart quickly, only because they have to. Hawkeye's breathing's a bit laboured. Trapper's heart is doing a tap dance.

"You better be back for more of that." He blurts out. It's all he can think to say.

Hawkeye doesn't say anything for a second. And then he doesn't say anything at all- his hand shoots out to grab Trapper by the collar and this time he's the one pulling him in. This one is short but by no means sweet, even rougher than the first, his stubble scratching at Trapper's chin.

Then he lets go. Flashes Trapper a grin. "One for the road." He reasons.

And then he's off, leaving Trapper stunned in the doorway.

[iristial]

[skania]

It’s midnight and I’m DEEP into my Scheris/Ryuho feelings. This episode will always, always gut me.

[fiftyshadesofredandteal]

the tags slowly devolve into hell beneath the dead meme which i conjured up from the cauldron of idiocy within my empty skull

[verecunda]

When you get right down to it, Andreth and Aegnor are basically Middle-earth’s Evie and Rick.

[ghostwise]

Ain't it a gentle sound, the rollin' in the graves? Ain't it like thunder under earth, the sound it makes? Ain't it exciting you, the rumble where you lay? Ain't you my baby? Ain't you my babe?

[tophsazulas]

I wish I could un-recall

How we almost had it all

Dancing phantoms on the terrace

Jeric/Forkhart - loml (Taylor Swift)