#peak genki!!!

[homuracar]

thinking about mygo again. anochan

[extremesmarts]

[futurefind]

⏳️ / jiyan for sasume!

Meet the younger version of my muse! // @caemthe

"Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh—?!"

"You're a General!?" the child, maybe ten or so, beams up at him with fists raised and clenched in excitement. Her one blue eye sparkles, the fringe that pulls out of her nape-length hair just-so long enough to completely cover the other. She bounces on the balls of her feet, buzzing with excitement in her shabby and patch-worked boy's clothes.

"That's so COOL! Does that mean you can teach me how to fight?" she trills, like an odd mix between songbird and hyper puppy, turning to throw a few fists through the air. Her form isn't bad, per say, but it's impatience and unpolished, with no sign of proper polish. "Karina-sensei know a lot, but it's all theo--theum--theoretical! And she never practices with me seriously!"

A small, bangled fist misses air and hits him in the side. Stronger than the average child, sure, giving more credence to her 'training' than what she thinks of it. Except she freezes, pupil snapping into a point, and she tucks into herself as she snaps away.

It's gone almost as quick as it comes, when nothing comes of it, replaced with another wide, toothy grin.

"Oh, oh! You must fight a lotta TDs, right?! What's the coolest one you've fought? The funnest battle? How many people have you saved? The most at once??"

She's bouncing again, hopping in place like a windup toy forced to stay put. "What's your Forte like? Or is that just a tattoo— Ooh, think you could beat my mom?" A laugh laugh. "Ah- Who'm I kidding, mom'd beat anyone if she were still here!"

[justafewsmallsteps]

Late, but I’ve been dying to make some work for @kagomes-hanakotobamatsuri ! Here's to make up for Week 1 where I chose the red hibiscus to represent passion. Along with it I wrote a (kinda spicy) little prologue to this piece, which I'm now titling Genki. This can stand alone though!

Genki, The Prologue (((Word Count: 933 /// Warning for Alcohol use and dubious consent)))

This was a remarkably dumb idea. That thought briefly flitted about in Kagome’s mind, but was overshadowed by the vodka-induced adrenaline telling her to go for it. She was in her final semester of university. She’d been stressed and uptight and severely lacking a social life or any real kind of self-indulgence for over a year now, and once this break was over, she would return to Tokyo and strap in for the toughest final stretch of her academic career. Her friends had pestered her nonstop about what a shut-in she’d become, and Kagome was tired of being known as the group’s wet blanket. So tonight, just tonight, she would allow herself to have fun. 

And tonight, at this random party in Osaka, fun was a very attractive guy that she dragged into a corner to make out with aggressively. He was so pretty—at least that’s what she believed. Her eyes were closed and she was pretty drunk, so maybe he was average looking in sobering daylight, but perhaps not. He was admittedly a clumsy kisser, shy and cute, and somehow that was turning her on more. 

She didn’t ask his name, nor did she give hers. It went against all her instincts. She was always known for forming connections and bonding with people. Her friends told her she wasn’t the type to throw caution to the wind. She’d never have a wild hookup. She’d always been so responsible. Kagome didn’t take pride or shame in that as an attribute, but god she hated being told what she wasn’t capable of. She was capable of dressing up and going out, she was capable of drinking too much and loosening up, and she was absolutely capable of finding a hot guy to have sex with in a closet. And she was here now in her skimpy red dress to prove it. 

“Is this a good idea?” The hot stranger asked, panting as Kagome hiked up her skirt and began fumbling with his jeans. 

“I don’t know. I don’t want to think tonight.” She finally got the button undone and pulled his pants down. 

“You’re okay with this? I think we’re both—“

She shoved her mouth on his fervently, tongue thrusting back into his mouth, hoping she could convince him to shut up before he made too much sense. 

“Drunk,” he finished, but sounded out of breath and dopey. 

“I’m okay with this.” He was single. He said he was clean. Those were the only two extra qualifiers that she had needed before she threw herself into his arms. “You want me?” 

It was apparently a struggle for him to answer her properly when her hand was already in his boxers, but he managed a, “Yes,” into her shoulder as she pushed them down. 

They were in a closet for heaven’s sake. There wasn’t much time or space, but Kagome was wasted and determined as she wrangled them onto the floor, straddling him in the cramped space. 

“Good, because I want you,” she confessed into the crook of his neck. 

Apparently that hit some kind of switch, because at that moment he grabbed her hip with one hand, and yanked her panties aside with the other, entering her with a groan.

“Oh! Oh yes.” She threw her head back as she clung to his shoulders. They weren’t wasting any time. “Yes, yes, yes!” It was amazing. She’d never felt this hot in her life. “How is this so good?” 

“No clue,” he replied. “It’s you, I swear. Or the alcohol.” 

She would’ve laughed or thanked him or something, but she was so caught up in the moment that she simply nodded. In the darkness, every sensation seemed to multiply—the squeeze of his hands, the heat of his lips, the oh so satisfying way he fit into her. 

“Yes! There! There, there!” It only took a few minutes of rocking up and down, but Kagome was so turned on that she reached her peak just moments later. “So good. You’re incredible!”

In turn he finished to her encouraging moans. 

And that was that. After only a brief moment to collect her breath, Kagome kissed his cheek sweetly. “Thank you. That was amazing. That was just what I needed and so much more.” 

“Y-you’re welcome,” she couldn’t make out his expression in the dark, but his voice was shaky.  

“Do you mind staying back for a minute? I… I’m trying to prove something dumb to my friends, so I’ve got to disappear.” 

“You have to?” He was so cute that Kagome almost gave in and asked his name, but she was stubbornly holding onto her pride, so she got up before this turned into something more. It would be just like her to get all mushy and exchange numbers and make it all romantic. No. Not this time. 

“I have to,” she confirmed. “But it’s not because of anything you did wrong. You’re really wonderful and you seem very nice.” 

“You too.” 

“Too nice, according to my friends. Nice and boring.” 

“You ain’t boring, that’s for sure.” 

She giggled. “Just for tonight.”

“Lucky me.” 

“I’m glad you think so. I’m really happy it was you, for the record. I hope you don’t feel like I used you, whoever you are, hot stuff.” 

He almosted coughed at the nickname. “You made my night, I promise. Get out there and give ‘em hell.” 

Kagome nodded, her legs a little wobbly. Then she turned the knob and let herself out, emerging smug and satisfied, but with a slight pang in her heart for the guy she’d left in the closet. 

No, she assured herself. No regrets.

[thee-horny-thicky]

The First Meeting

So, I have a Ko-Fi now, and was commissioned by @mikeyslvrr to do a piece showing when FES Suguru first met Jona. So, here it is! I plan to edit the FES series before moving onto the next fic, and this'll be added. However, until then, enjoy this sneak peak :)

Suguru didn’t consider himself an overly emotional man. Yes, sometimes he struggled to control his anger or was overwhelmed by his lust, but all in all, he maintained control over his emotions. But as he gazed upon his newborn son, still latched onto his mother’s teat, he felt a range of feelings.

Regret for missing the birth of his first child.

Worry; he’d walked in just as you had passed out.  

Pride, knowing that you’d pushed through, and the twins had followed his instructions.

And most of all, an immense joy that his baby boy was in the world, a soft whine leaving him as he greedily suckled the milk Suguru so loved.

You’d given him a son, an heir to the empire he’d one day forge, and he couldn’t be happier.

When the baby gurgled, he took him from your arms, uncaring that your breasts were on full display as he hoisted his son over his shoulder. He’d be perfectly happy if you were always nude in private. The twins didn’t share his sentiments, hurrying to cover your tits as a blush pinkend their pale skin. Once you were decent, the girls began to straighten up, milling about as they worked to return the room to normal.

“What’d she name him?” Suguru asked after a minute of admiring his boy.

Nanako took a break from cleaning up, her brows furrowing and her gaze confused. “Jona?”

Suguru tsked. You’d become smitten with the name, though he’d urged you to consider other options. Jona wasn’t a bad name, per se, but it wasn’t the ideal choice for his seed. He didn’t want to know the gender of the baby, so he’d chosen several options for both sexes. For a son, he would’ve liked Fumihiko, Genki, or Michio. Traditional names that conveyed strength and status. You went with none of them, settling for the mediocre Jona. He’d let you choose the name as you carried the child, and he wanted you to connect with it. Yet, when it was too late, he regretted giving you so much freedom.

“I was hoping she’d reconsider,” he mumbled as he bounced his son.

“I like the name,” Nanako said, returning to helping Mimiko tug away the sullied sheets and towels.

There were so many, he wondered if they had any left in the linen closet.

“Get a cloth for them, too,” Suguru called when they went into the bathroom, presumably to throw everything into the hamper.

He’d have to have a maid do the laundry earlier than usual.

 The twins came back within a minute, each carrying a damp cloth. He smiled at them, the two already model big sisters.

“Do you two mind tending to Yua a little longer?”

He didn’t cherish the thought of anyone else touching you, but the girls were an exception, and he wasn’t quite ready to let go of his son.

Mimiko shook her head. “We got it,” she said, crawling on the bed next to you, beginning to wipe your sweaty skin as Nanako dabbed her cloth on Jona’s little head.

As some of the grime was erased from your soft skin, your eyes fluttered open. You looked at Mimiko through hooded eyes, not making a move to stop her. That was until you realized your infant wasn’t on your chest. You shot up, forcing Mimiko to scramble back.

“Jona, where—”

“I’m holding him, Yua,” Suguru said gently, taking the spot that Mimiko had been occupying seconds before. “He’s alright. You did good, baby.”

“Is he breathing okay?” you asked in a small voice, making his eyes widen.

His confusion quickly turned into suspicion. He narrowed his eyes. “Why wouldn’t he be?”

“Because he wasn’t crying at first. I thought he was dead,” Nanako answered, too casual for his liking. “But Yua made us tap his feet, and everything was okay.”

Panic flared at Nanako’s words. His grip on Jona tightened, the idea that his son may have entered the world dead unbearable.

“Why didn’t you tell me right away?” Suguru demanded.

If something was wrong with his son, that should’ve been the first words out of the girls’ mouths.

Nanako shrugged, seemingly unaffected by the gravity of her revelation. “He’s fine, isn’t he?”

“That’s not the point—”

“Stop arguing with a child over something that’s over with, Suguru,” you ordered, the exhaustion in your voice shutting him up. “He’s fine.”

To confirm your words, he studied Jona’s tiny face, searching for any signs of distress. The gentle rise and fall of his chest verified he was breathing just fine, and he transferred his gaze to you. If there had been complications with Jona, he needed to make sure you were okay, too.  

“And you?”

“Peachy,” you said, your appearance contradicting your sarcastic reply. “I just pushed a baby out. How do you think I am?”

He sighed. Even in such a vulnerable position, you were defensive around him. He was your husband and father of your child. At this point, he expected you to be more docile, yet the best he could hope for was resentful cooperation. Coaxing orgasms from you, tasting your cunt, and burying his length deep inside you, was the only time he felt truly connected to you. Suguru wouldn’t trade you for anyone, but he wished you’d let the past go and embrace him as your lover and superior.

“The sarcasm isn’t necessary, Yua,” he admonished, reaching out and grasping your hand. “I just want to make sure you’re okay, sweetheart.”

Rather than addressing his worry, you scrutinized his loose grip on Jona. “Be careful with him.”

Frustration welled up in him. He was being sweet, he knew he was, yet you still rejected him. Focused on Jona instead of him.

He gritted his teeth and stood, making sure to hold Jona nice and tight like you wanted. “I’ll call your midwife in the morning. Get some rest, Yua.”

The twins bid you goodbye, then began to trail behind him, likely needing rest themselves. His hand grasped the doorknob when Jona sniffled. That sniffle turned into a whine, and within seconds, he was screaming his little head off.

Shit.

He hadn’t realized just how loud babies were.

“Bring him here,” you said, before Suguru had the chance to begin comforting him.

“I got it,” he responded, readjusting Jona so he could rock him with more ease. He looked at the girls. “Go to your rooms. It’s late.”

He received no protest as they opened the door and bounded away, leaving you and him alone with the crying infant. His efforts seemed to be paying off, his sobs turning into soft cries. Still, you weren’t satisfied with letting the argument end.

When were you? He liked how spirited you could be, but your mission to constantly oppose him grew tiring.

“He might need more milk. How long did he stay latched?”

Instead of answering your question, he said, “I said I got it. Do you think I’d hurt our baby?”

His tone was clipped, and he could see annoyance stealing away some of your tiredness.

“I don’t think you’d intentionally hurt him, but I’m not dumb enough to trust you with a child’s wellbeing,” you replied, returning his scowl with a glare. “Now give him to me.

He had much more to say, but it all died on his tongue when Jona cried anew, louder than before. You looked at him pointedly, your eyes narrowed. He considered hoarding the baby for a moment longer, but his heart clenched as his baby wailed. Before you both got raging headaches, he sighed and handed Jona to you. Immediately, you fussed over him, cooing and rocking him. He calmed but didn’t quiet down completely, not until your tits were back in his mouth. Suguru’s lip quirked into a smile. He was a greedy little fella.

Like father, like son, he supposed.

[aesfocus]

TW: ANIMAL DEATH

A tiny little celebration and recounting of this lil old lady, who passed away yesterday april 22 2024, 6 years to the day her adopted sister left the world.

Read on to learn about her adoption story and some of her fav things!

I made sure she had a comfortable lovely weekend, but she let me know it was time.

So who was Turtle?

In Aug 2010 I went to a local shelter and adopted 2 kitties. One a kitten we named Genki, and another a 1+ year old mystery owner surrender they named Hello Kitty.

She saw us and started yelling and slamming herself on the glass to show us how to pet her. She snugged onto my lap immediately in the little private room to meet her and I was in love instantly.

But back at home she was very scared. She hid under the couch for three days only peaking her head out to eat some food and then she went back in. This would be the last time in her life she would be shy, but I didn't know it so I named her...

Alligator Snapping Turtle; Turtle!

She quickly became my shadow. Clinging to me night and day. She would jump onto the back of my chair, lay on my back and slowly slide down towards my butt. She did this so frequently she managed to break the chair, eventually. After that all my chairs have been bought with more room for her to snug me. For a whole decade.

If someone visited, she would insist they hold her, or she'd sleep on them in their sleep. She once was held through a 3 hour long DnD session by someone she had just met; she loved people. Loved being pet, but above all, she adored me.

She had a specific meow for me, she spent every single night for nearly 14 years in between my legs, and unfortunately, as she got older she got separation anxiety real bad. She would cry and cry for about an hour each time I left. (I rarely do as I no longer work but even a trip to the grocery store did not leave her happy!) I know this because my husband had plenty of videos of her standing at the door hoping I would return.

No matter what I did in the house there she was.

But lets back up a moment, remember that bit about owner surrender? That intake form was interesting. with questions like "What is your pets favorite toy?" came answers like 'small glove'. She spent at least a year in someone with 7 children's garage. They fed her 'cheep food' and knew very little about her past other than they found her about a year prior. No judgements to them, but this girl was a lap cat to end lap cats. You would pick her up and move her to stand and she'd jump right back into your lap. She's dig her claws in if she thought you were trying to leave. She wanted the warmth god damn it!

Here is her on top my husband. Human's were good options.

Heat vent? Also a great option.

She would, when I worked, stay in bed in the covers right where I left her until I came home from work, all nice and cozy.

She loved it when my husband worked from home, gave her ample time to try and fry his laptop during his breaks or lunches.

But her fav place was on top of me. I set up my desk just for her actually! This big living room chair was purchased so she could always be near me.

Because the previous snug situation was not cutting it!

Here she is on the chair I bought for us.

She was never very photogenic, because she saw my hand and wanted pets. If I wasn't petting her she'd cry and show me how to pet her with her paws, or she'd flop around or rub herself on something and look up at me like 'come ooooonnn you know the good spots.'

Or she would do a 'turkey twerky'(where cats twitch their tails and step from foot to foot rapidly in excitement).

Her fav toy it turned out was not a 'small glove' but in fact the simple spring. Yellow was her fav color of the springs, but past that any small bit of plastic she could chase around and yell at was great. She was a very loud little lady!

I sang her a song daily for about ten years;

"Her name is turtle! and she's a turtle! And she's got a lot to say!"

after which she'd generally make a BIG meow and I'd give her tons of attention. Because she was my lil baby girl.

But her all time fav thing, beside me of course, was going outside. She didn't get to much as I believe in, and have, indoor only cats, but on special nice days we'd go outside and she'd gets some nice supervised time with the grass. (She made the other cats jealous because only she was let outside without a harness, but that's because if she wasn't in about a 2 foot radius of me she'd come back and yell at me to follow/I was able to out run her.)

Last year I had her shaved, because she was a fat cat who was struggling with cleaning herself so we were going to get on a rotation of shaving and baths and brushing to make sure she stayed nice and clean...

But unfortunately she began to drop in weight very quickly, the primary sign something was very wrong.

She was adopted on the same day as Genki, and six years to the day she passed on the same day as her sister. Genki lost a very long fight with a fungal pneumonia in 2018 and our hearts shattered and then yesterday they did it again.

If Turtle was my heart, my little shadow, then Genki was my husband's.

Turtle was such an amazing good friend, I have so many memories of her and it doesn't seem real that she's gone. But I wanted to keep this light, and positive, and so I will end it with, adopt.

Don't shop, adopt. You never know who is waiting for you in a shelter, what kind of very full wonderful life you can provide each other! Hello Kitty became Turtle and she knew that name, she'd come running any time I called, she was my very best friend and I miss her so fucking much.

[elysium-the-true-faceofsalvation]

Songs that fit the souls?

Also bonus points if you put any RIP/Ghost/Circus/Creep songs in there :3

Aoi: Dig by Arrested youth

"I used to fight with my brother, but now I fight back the tears From all the pain and the fear I felt from over the years I'm starting to see it clear, I'm starting to let it go It's hard but i've learned the ropes since stepping out off my casket I thought you deserved to know Can you dig me up from underneath I don't need your prayers or simpathy I'm looking for the answer I can't cure the cancer Have I had enough yet, enough yet?"

Emari: Appetite of a People-Pleaser by Ghost and pals

"Whether I've been caramelized or rotten to the core Which one should I be? 'Cuz I dunno who I'm supposed to be anymore And it's sickening I'll overeat the implications of your thoughts Just to make you happy Nonetheless, I feel my insides are tied to knots Aren't I more than everything?"

Syouga: Circus Hop by Yonkagor

"So sing along, it's such a silly song The cackling carousel, it spins and never stops The acrobat who fell off from the top They did a little drop!"

Reika: Taningoto no Oto ga Suru by Ame no MurakumoP

"In that case, in that case, for someone like me, how should things be? How should things change? When I tried to be kind, who was it for?"

Haru: Language of the lost by RIProducer

"If I'm a robot or a doll Am I anything at all? Maybe a thing like me Doesn’t yet deserve to know Am I big or am I small? Hunching over, standing tall? I lost my identity oh so very long ago"

Harlow: I'm a controversy by Ado

"The spotlight exposed shadows too I smile since i'm a coward, it's a defense instinct They peak at me as they speak, criticize Doing what they want, saying what they want But thank you so much...!"

Genki: Lose your head by Vane

"But, even with the days she couldn’t ever run away Aching for the storybook ending she yearned for Rereading every page trapped in a melancholic daze Still praying Oh, Lord, please tell them that I say I need a family there for me, ah (I know we’re still grieving these feelings But why can’t you all understand) This decapitated apathy (Repeating again and again) As the cycle takes my head"

Saki: Nemuru Machi by Kujira

"I took your lighter home with me that day and used it to light my cigarette I couldn’t see anything past the smoke The sound of the ventilation fan shut off I drank up the leftover can of beer in my room My underwear hanging out to dry looked just like me"

Eisuke: Karma by AJR

"I've been so good, I've been helpful and friendly I've been so good, why am I feeling empty? I've been so good, I've been so good this year I've been so good, but it's still getting harder I've been so good, where the hell is the karma? I've been so good, I've been so good this year"

Akari: Ato no Matsuri by Peg

”I wish I had a warm meal”? ”I wish I had a warm bed”? ”I wish I had a warm family…”–wait, how much do I gotta pay to get me some of that? You’re all just a bunch of ���free trial version’ bastards, and yet you’re always criticizing me so pompously. Without even offering me a pittance."

[kafkaoftherubble]

Laughed at your guesses, I'll give a little run down of everyone :3

Cat girl: Ochette

She's on a journey to awaken 3 ancient god-like monsters to save her island from an apocalypse

Yellow guy: Partitio

His hometown was screwed over by a steam engine company so he decides to beat the ceo

"Felix guy": Hikari

Prince of a corrupt war torn nation who wants to overthrow his brother (the king) to make the country more peaceful

"Dorothea": Agnea

A country bumpkin who wants to become a star

"Mercedes": Castti

Amnesiac nurse who you later find out is the sole survivor of a mass murder

Priest guy: Temenos

The pontiff of his church gets murdered so he investigates. Heavily inspired by Catholicism

And the last two are Throné and Osvald

Okay, I'll try one last time!

In the order of likes to dislikes:

"Ajussi" Osvald

"Yellow Cape" Partitio

"Mercedes" Castti

"Felix Guy" Hikari

"Cat Girl" Orchette

"Dorothea" Agnea

"Collarbomb" Throné

"Problematic Priest" Temenos!!!

My brain is nearly fatigued now because of work (and I'm gonna have an adventure tomorrow!) so I can't give my usual lengthy dissection, so stray thoughts:

you don't seem to like it when Christianity, or a fictional religion heavily borrowing from it, is presented as un-nuancedly corrupt or bad... I think? I remember an opinion like that regarding Persona or Shin Megami Tensei, which uses a lot of myth lore including Christian ones.

Partitio is really giving too much Bonergy. Plus he's against Heartless Tycoon, which aligns with your personal sense of justice, right?

Generally, it's a higher probability to assume that you're someone who cares a lot about social justice, especially pertaining to the voices of minority.

I don't even know who comes first. Felix or Cat Girl. I mean, Felix is trying to usurp against his brother so that his country is more peaceful. That's a Classic Good Royal Thing right there. The Edelgard/Dimitri type of thing. You've got OCs about royalties, so I think you'd like this sorta character?

But then, "summoning 3 ancient god-like monsters to save one hometown" is kinda... peak JRPG. I mean maybe it's epic from start to finish? And Cat Girl seems a tad innocent and genki. Maybe you like this sort of character too? Or maybe you're 😐

On Mercedes: amnesiac, nurse, survivor of a mass murder. Sounds like a story about surviving trauma and striving above it? Sounds kinda personal, like Throné's story. I assume it's written well, and therefore upping a little on the probability of you resonating with her. I mean, I called her Mercedes based on her look, but after seeing her primer... maybe she's more of a Marianne, ahahah! If she is, then you'd even more likely to favor her.

Dorothea seems most likely to be 😐for you. I don't recall you showing particular interest in being in a music-and-dance scene. I mean, it could be your thing, but you never voiced any desire to "get out of my bumpkin town and make it big in the city." If anything I'll hazard to guess that you like your town.

Throné's position was handed to me ahahhahahahhahaha

Okay okay so how did I do this time?!

[yume-fanfare]

marmar i hope im not too late for the character ask game!! uum 2, 5, and 7 for hinata and/or yuta? (you can answer for just one of them if you like but i’d love to see your answers for both the twins!)

omg the 2winks!!!

2. Favorite canon thing about this character?

these are indeed fun to answer side by side because for hina i love that he is a lover and for yuuta i love that he is a hater

twin peaks is still my favorite 2wink story it totally rewrote my brain. hinata's choice to be kind, to have a positive impact and not do what was done to him is so. Waugh. i love good genki charas and she is Everything to me

but also i do love that yuuta is a hater. he Was so iconic for telling off their father in night club it was honestly rly funny how hina was like let's forgive him and yuuta went hm. no. and i love that he is troublesome and demanding and high-manteinance. he does have stuff to work on and lines he shouldn't cross but honestly i love how unapologetic he is too i support his wrongs

5. What's the first song that comes to mind when you think about them?

hina dreamin chuchu forever and ever babey!!!!

and for yuuta it's BLUE by full throttle 4!!!

not the same one i chose for the haniwa assignments but to not repeat myself that much hsdjhfgjks ive been saying this for a while but yuuta's new solo is so ft4 song too (because it's saito souma)

7. What's something the fandom does when it comes to this character that you like?

i really quite like both of their fanon interpretations! i love the interpretations abt their relationships with rei and ibara they're so funny sdjgljhkjklm grandpa and grandchildren/evil boss and goons never get old

character asks!

[theanonymousclown]

So as you all hopefully know, I… REALLY like randomizing shit. So you can’t imagine my delight when I found a list of over 1000 Danganronpa Ultimates.

I immediately started randomizing, and ended up with a Fanganronpa set in a mansion (because that’s where I thought Danganronpa was set originally).

The backstory I came up with includes the fact that the ending of V3 was a lie and the entire thing was virtual (but no-one knew except Tsumugi) because Tsumugi was an Ultimate Despair who believed the former Ultimate Despair were ruined by being redeemed and wanted to kickstart a new wave of The Tragedy. Luckily, she failed and was stopped by the Future Foundation once all the students were recovered…

But that’s not all. When the V3 students were found, the technology used to keep them in the simulation was missing…

Meanwhile, a group of new students at the New Hopes Peak were invited to a charity gathering at a historical mansion (seemingly by their headmaster, Makoto Naegi) but soon realized that they were trapped by a strange mechanical cat named Mononeko who claimed she was in charge of a new Killing Game.

Names, Ultimates, and Slight Spoilers (who lives and dies) under the cut!

Top Row, Left to Right:

Misumi Daitan, she/her, The protagonist and Ultimate Harajuku Journalist. She survives the Killing Game. She initially tried to stay quiet and out of things, but do to her history in journalism she realized evidence wasn’t adding up and became the forerunner in the Game. As the Game continues, she begins to uncover the secrets of the Mastermind… and unfortunately fall head over heels for both the Ultimate Mailman and Ultimate Extreme Frisbee Player.

Genki Hiroyuki, he/him, the Ultimate Mailman and a Helper Character. He’s the last victim of the Killing Game. He’s constantly on guard and uptight, but he’s still kind. His dog keeps him safe from aggressive/poorly trained dogs he may meet while delivering mail.

Takako Yumeno, she/her, the Ultimate Extreme Frisbee Player and a Helper Character. She survives the Killing Game. She’s a team player and acts upbeat to keep her friends from losing their heads, but secretly she’s terrified that at any time she or one of her friends could be betrayed and killed.

Kohana Kiyosho, she/her, the Ultimate Hematologist. She is, by technicality, the last Blackened of the Killing Game. She’s very timid, but when she starts talking about what she’s interested in she becomes very invested in the conversation. She only became a Blackened through manipulations by the Mastermind, and didn’t even realize until it was discovered in Trial.

Bottom Row, Left to Right:

Osaki Toshiyuki, he/him, the Ultimate Glassblower. He is the third Blackened of the Killing Game. He’s a very gentle person who likes making little things for his friends, like simple swans or glass balls.

Matsushima Michi, she/her, the Ultimate Software Developer. She survives the Killing Game. She doesn’t like talking to people, but finds she often needs to talk out her coding process, so keeps a rubber duck at all times. She has long nails and likes how they sound on her keyboard. You can tell if she likes you because she’ll willingly stay in your prescience for a period of time.

Etsuko Rikona, she/they, the Ultimate Speech Therapist. She’s the fifth overall victim but the second of a triple kill. They were hard of hearing as a child and their hearing has gradually gotten worse, but she can speak if she chooses to. More often than not, though, she chooses to use sign with Fumiko acting as interpreter. She’s very energetic and, even if she’s not speaking, she’s very loud and has a large presence.

Fumiko Rikona, she/her, the Ultimate Mbira Player. She’s the fourth overall victim but the first of a triple kill. She’s sweet and quiet, and fluent in Sign Language- however, she has a mean streak when it comes to people who are rude to her or her twin sister.

[psychewritesbs]

Splat courtesy of my Gundam friend.

The most CLAMPtastic moment to ever CLAMP. And yet, it wasn’t CLAMP who did the splat #thing. It was Okuchi Ichiro. The guy who gave the world Code Geass.

But this isn't Code Geass, this is Pansexual Cuties Pilot Death Machines, aka Utena in the Sky with Mecha, aka Mobile Suit Gundam Witch from Mercury.

That said, it’s funny to see Suletta go from this genki girl is a genius Gundam pilot to genki girl and mom have a weird thing and mom is shady and Suletta is interesting because she’s not all there. So it makes me wonder whether what makes her special enough to be able to pilot a Gundam is precisely the same flaw that is inherent to her personality.

Because really. Who does the splat #thing and just thinks it’s perfectly normal to do so? This little twist peaked my interest.

From the looks of it we can expect a more polished Code Geass out of Gundam Witch from Mercury and I know I'll be watching even if I find the lack of depth dissatisfying.

[lord-pigeon]

Okay as par my notes from last post, Objectively Good Designs (from a design standpoint):

Amber

Barbara

Cyno

Venti

Zhongli

Now this going off a few bits of criteria. Most specifically: Silhouette (can you tell this character apart from others if blackened out), Looks (what their job/personality is by just taking a quick look), Color Coordination (do their colors make sense/not clash), Simplicity (are they simple enough that you can just make them by poorly sketching them), and general vibes

Now Venti, I'll be honest, is pushing it a bit for the Simplicity bit, but if you took away all the details it's still him. Same goes for the others. Now, notably, these are all early and/or manga characters.

Especially for the manga characters since no artist with their mind in tact is gonna draw a gacha character's 86 zippers every panel. My justification under the cut:

Amber:

Originally the postergirl until the fandom shat on her and now she's thrown into barely-relevant hell. Due to that, they clearly kinda gave a shit about what they were doing, so let's go through.

Silhouette: Honestly, the bunny hairband is what makes her pop, when paired with goggles and her hair. Not a lot of characters have that combo when paired with her perkiness, so she does certainly stand out from the crowd

Looks: Goggles, shorts, and a general "aviator" esque look makes me think pilot. She's a gliding ranger, so that's as close as you'll get to pilot in fantasyland.

Color Coordination: Reds and Browns with a hint of white or yellow. Nothing crazy.

Simplicity: Just add the bunny band and her jumpsuit and really you got Amber.

Barbara:

Silhouette: She's generic, but it works for how generic she is. Pigtails, poofy dress, and the nun-nurse-esque cap are her three bits. Her problem is that other "nurse" characters tend to look similar, but her poofy dress sticks out since anime really likes the skin-tight nurse uniform vs poofy idol-esque dress.

Looks: At first glance, you'd never think she was a nun. But with her cap and her pigtails and cheerfulness, you'd def check her down for an idol. Since she's a healing (/nurse) nun...idol....entity, this works fine for her.

Color Coordination: White and Blue with a slight hint of cream/gold

Simplicity: Pigtails and a nuncap, a simple poofy dress, and bam, there's Barbara. She's a harder sell than others because well, she's an idol-nurse and those aren't that rare, but if put against those that aren't her archetype, she sticks out fine.

Cyno:

Silhouette: A very funny situation because of his helmet. His helmet is his silhouette. Since he's meant to be the Anubis archetype, that's almost perfect for him because it almost seems like his head is actually a jackal's.

Looks: Again, as an Anubis archetype, it's hard to fuck that up. He plays into that trope just fine and is actually one of the better versions of it. Anybody who knows about Anubis would probably assume Cyno has something to do with death, or judgement. As basically an assassin for plagiarists, that checks.

Color Coordination: Purple and Black with a hint of gold and white

Simplicity: Jackal helmet and everyone knows its Cyno. Personally, I wish they kept his blindfold and more monstrous bits from the spirit, but guess I'll die. They took away Nahida's character animations ffs.

Cyno is a very weird situation because the Anubis aesthetic is an incredibly solid one, and one that is so good, it doesn't raise to need much change. Of this list, he does feel the most weirdly complicated, but he's also the least dressed one here, so it's a strange balancing act.

Venti:

Silhouette: Typical bardish silhouette, so can easily be mistaken for others his archetype, ala Barbara. Yet if added with his pose, it sort of isolates itself as something unique.

Looks: He looks like a genki bard, he is a genki bard. Peak Leetle German Boie. All he's missing is lederhosen.

Color Coordination: Green and Brown with some white and gold

Simplicity: If you take away all his finer details, nothing about his design will really be lost. It sorta works in that sense. It's weirdly complicated at points, but without it, nothing about Venti's design....changes, per se.

Zhongli:

Disclaimer, this would have been a much different analysis if Chong Yun wasn't released in Arknights, or Yakumo from Nu Carnival existed yet.

Silhouette: A very smooth and elegant shape since he's wearing more or less traditional clothes. It's sorta difficult to gauge Zhongli since he's so rooted in Chinese design, it's like trying to gauge the silhouette of like, donghua characters, since they're so very Chinese, ya know?

Looks: He seems like a serious sort of fellow, and I recall the word ethereal being thrown around back during his release, which is accurate. Of all the archons so far, he really seems the most like a god or divine figure. He looks wise, and he looks pretty. Not quite as strong or brutish as one would expect from Geo, which is the dynamic his statue gave off, but again, a lot of his stuff is rooted in culture

Color Coordination: Brown and gold with a hint of orange

Simplicity: You can put him in MSPaint and it still would end up as Zhongli once all the details are taken out. However, there is a bit of a rising archetype of "brown-themed asiatic pretty boys with vague martial artist skills" which I think he started. Zhongli still sorta sticks out amongst his peers, but well, he has peers now. There's a reason people jumped onto Nu Carnival after seeing Yakumo and calling him BL Zhongli (coughmeincludedcough) and why I personally call Chong Yue Arknights Zhongli.

He's a weird, sorta iconic design like I feel Jing Yuan from Star Rail's gonna be

[premature-aging]

Unlocking Your Peak Performance: The Role of Biohacking in Efficiency

In today's fast-paced world, efficiency is everything. Whether you're juggling multiple projects at work, managing a busy household, or trying to optimize your physical and mental performance, it often feels like there's never enough time in the day. Enter biohacking—an innovative approach to enhancing your body and mind to function at peak capacity. If you're looking to maximize productivity, reduce stress, and feel more energized, biohacking offers practical tools for you to achieve just that.

One emerging and effective biohacking method gaining traction is the Genki System, a holistic approach to biohacking that focuses on natural, sustainable ways to optimize your mind and body. Let's explore how biohacking can help you live a more efficient, productive, and fulfilling life.

What is Biohacking?

Biohacking, often referred to as DIY biology, is the practice of making small adjustments to your lifestyle, diet, exercise routine, and even your brain chemistry to enhance performance and well-being. Biohackers use a mix of science, technology, and experimentation to unlock their body's full potential. Some popular forms of biohacking include intermittent fasting, nootropic supplements, cold exposure, sleep optimization, and even wearable technology to monitor your health metrics.

The goal of biohacking is simple: to improve your quality of life and gain more control over your body's capabilities. Whether you're looking to improve focus, enhance physical endurance, or get better sleep, biohacking offers a personalized approach.

How the Genki System Fits into Biohacking

The Genki System is a biohacking method that emphasizes improving efficiency in both physical and mental domains through natural practices. Derived from traditional Japanese principles of holistic health and modern biohacking techniques, the Genki System blends mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, and mental training to optimize energy, focus, and productivity.

Mindful Meditation for Mental Clarity

A key tenet of the Genki System is mindfulness, which allows individuals to tap into their inner potential and clear mental clutter. Mindfulness-based meditation has been shown to improve focus, decision-making, and stress management. By practicing mindfulness daily, you train your brain to stay present and increase mental efficiency, making it easier to tackle tasks with a clear and calm mind.

Biohacking Your Diet with Functional Foods

A cornerstone of the Genki System is optimizing nutrition for maximum energy. By consuming functional foods that support brain and body health, you can enhance cognitive performance and maintain steady energy throughout the day. Foods like matcha, adaptogenic herbs (e.g., ashwagandha), omega-3-rich fatty acids, and fermented probiotics nourish the body and promote sustained focus and clarity.

Efficient Movement for Optimal Energy

Bio hacking isn’t just about what you put into your body, but also about how you move your body. The Genki System emphasizes efficient movement practices like Tai Chi, yoga, and even short burst exercises (e.g., high-intensity interval training or HIIT). These movements stimulate blood flow, enhance circulation, and optimize muscle recovery, all of which contribute to increased energy levels and reduced fatigue.

Sleep Optimization for Restorative Energy

Getting quality sleep is perhaps the most powerful biohacking tool for enhancing efficiency. The Genki System highlights the importance of sleep hygiene, which includes maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing exposure to blue light before bed, and creating a restful environment. When you prioritize sleep and recovery, you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day with maximum focus and energy.

How Biohacking Can Improve Efficiency

Improved Focus

By integrating practices like meditation, nutrition optimization, and cognitive-enhancing supplements (e.g., nootropics), biohacking helps individuals stay focused for longer periods of time. The more you train your mind and body for peak performance, the less likely distractions will interfere with your goals.

Increased Energy

A properly aligned diet and exercise routine, coupled with quality sleep, will help you feel more energized throughout the day. Biohacking principles teach you how to maintain steady energy levels without relying on caffeine or sugar, which can lead to crashes and burnout.

Faster Recovery

Whether you're working out or mentally exerting yourself, biohacking principles like active recovery, sleep optimization, and stress management will help speed up recovery times, enabling you to get back to work faster and more effectively.

Mental Resilience

Bio hacking strategies such as mental conditioning and mindfulness training will enhance your ability to manage stress, make decisions under pressure, and stay calm in challenging situations. This mental resilience is key to long-term productivity and efficiency.

Conclusion

Bio hacking is more than just a buzzword—it’s a lifestyle choice for those who want to maximize their potential. By integrating practices like those found in the Genki System, you can create a personalized approach to improving efficiency in all areas of your life. Whether it's through better nutrition, effective movement, or cultivating mental clarity, biohacking offers powerful tools for optimizing performance and living your best, most efficient life.

[aging-backwards-blog]

Embracing the Fountain of Youth: How the Genki System Can Help You Age Backwards

In an era where the quest for eternal youth seems almost as old as time itself, the concept of "aging backwards" is captivating more and more people. Imagine not just slowing down the aging process but actually turning back the clock to a time when you felt more vibrant, energetic, and youthful. While this may sound like something out of a sci-fi novel, innovative systems and practices are making it more achievable than ever. One such approach gaining traction is the Genki System.

What Is the Genki System?

The Genki System, developed by experts in wellness and longevity, is a comprehensive approach designed to revitalize your body and mind. The word "Genki" is Japanese for "vitality" or "energy," which perfectly captures the essence of this system. It's not just about adding years to your life but adding life to your years.

How the Genki System Helps You Age Backwards

Holistic Wellness Approach The Genki System emphasizes a holistic approach to health, integrating physical exercise, mental well-being, and nutritional balance. This approach is grounded in the belief that aging is not merely a biological process but a combination of lifestyle choices and environmental factors. By addressing these areas comprehensively, the Genki System helps mitigate the effects of aging and encourages rejuvenation.

Physical Activity Tailored for Longevity Regular exercise is a cornerstone of the Genki System. However, it's not just any exercise; it's a carefully curated regimen designed to improve flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. The exercises are chosen to be both effective and adaptable, ensuring that even as you age, you can maintain a high level of fitness and mobility. This helps in "aging backwards" by keeping the body in peak condition and reducing the physical markers of aging.

Mental Rejuvenation Aging backwards isn't just about physical health; mental clarity and emotional well-being play a crucial role. The Genki System incorporates mindfulness practices, stress reduction techniques, and cognitive exercises to keep the mind sharp and focused. A positive mindset and mental agility can make a significant difference in how you experience and perceive aging.

Nutritional Excellence Nutrition is another critical aspect of the Genki System. A diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals supports cellular health and combats oxidative stress. By providing your body with the nutrients it needs to repair and rejuvenate, you can help stave off the effects of aging and potentially reverse some of the damage done over the years.

Community and Support One of the less tangible but equally important aspects of the Genki System is the sense of community and support it fosters. Engaging with like-minded individuals who share similar goals can provide motivation and accountability, making the journey toward "aging backwards" more enjoyable and sustainable.

Real-Life Success Stories

The real magic of the Genki System lies in the success stories of those who have embraced it. People have reported increased energy levels, improved physical health, and a more youthful outlook on life. These transformations underscore the potential of the Genki System to genuinely affect how we age.

Conclusion

While the idea of "aging backwards" may sound ambitious, the Genki System provides a practical and holistic approach to making it a reality. By focusing on physical fitness, mental wellness, proper nutrition, and community support, the Genki System offers a pathway to not just slowing down the aging process but rejuvenating your entire being.

So, if you're ready to turn back the clock and experience a renewed sense of vitality, exploring the Genki System could be your first step toward embracing a more youthful and energetic life. After all, the best way to age backwards is to start living with intention today.

[despair-to-future-arcs]

Please come out Syo!

O-Okay fine fine, I'll shock myself but remember after your done with your questions; change me back!

Understood, will make sure Syo shocks herself...

*ZZZZZT!*

Gyahahahaaaa, You ask and the wonderful magical serial killer; Genocider Syo has arrive!

Sooo what's up? Do you require Syo to destroy something!

Not...really, just wanted to ask you a few questions.

Indeed... as say, given you seem to remember the tragedy during the final trial; I was hoping to ask you regarding how Hope's Peak treated you after they discover you were Toko Fukawa?

Ahhhh, I see I see - so a questionnaire for the lovely murderous fiend; you must be a huge fan like many of those true crime fanatics, eh? Well well if you require that then I will.

So ask ask assssk awaaaaaay this totally normal genki girl then the brooding loner! Kyahahahaaa!

[carcharsaur]

genki character archetype is at it's worst when they're portrayed as stupid for jokes to land and just generally the punching bag of the group bcs of it, but are peak when they're actually struggling themselves but try their best to keep the vibe positive and light and everyone appreciates them for that. beacon of light looking mfers