#sxf volume 6

[anisaanisa]

"Keep going, girl! Break the boundaries of style!" ☆

[yumeka-sxf]

One thing I love about the SxF manga volumes is how the inside covers have extra illustrations that reveal a "hidden" side of the characters. My favorite so far is from volume 10, which shows young Twilight surrounded by war paraphernalia. But on the inside cover, he's instead surrounded by fun & family ❤

In addition, the inside covers are also full of humor and 4th-wall breaking jokes. In this case for volume 10, the back inner cover shows Franky complaining that he wasn't featured with everyone else, despite being Twilight's friend and being "cute" as a child 😆 Sylvia and Henderson concur with their own childhood photos, lol.

Volume 5 and 6 feature Yuri and Nightfall, again, with the inner covers showing their "real" thoughts. For Yuri, torturing Loid into signing a divorce certificate, and for Nightfall, getting a marriage certificate from him!

The back inner covers of these volumes even feature their unhinged dialogue! On the left is Yuri's endless thoughts about Yor, and on the right is a big "す"/"su," which is basically the "lo" in "love" that Nightfall always has for Twilight!

Volume 7 features Damian, with the inner cover showing Anya doing a hilarious impression of him!

Lots of 4th-wall breaking with volume 9! Becky is featured, and on the inner cover, Martha is chiding her for not wearing her school uniform, since Anya and Damian both wore theirs on their featured covers. Becky replies that she doesn't want to wear black after finally getting to be in color! 😂

The back inner cover is even funnier! It shows the staff list that's usually featured at the end of each volume, but it's not typically on the back cover. So Becky is mad about it being there, saying that the space should be used to feature more things about her, and who the heck are these Kimura and Rin people!? 🤣 (two of the staff members). Franky replies that unfortunately the pages were condensed this time, but she should be grateful to those people, since she wouldn't be in the book if it wasn't for them!

Even the inner cover of the manga fanbook has the same 4th-wall breaking humor! Yor asks why they're doing "air chairs" instead of having real chairs, and Loid replies that there was no budget for the usual designer chairs (he also asks if Anya got a new power since she's floating! 😅)

To conclude, Endo's wonderful sense of humor is showcased even outside the story itself! I look forward to seeing what characters and jokes are featured in upcoming manga volumes 😁

[lassify]

Damian Desmond: An Attachment Perspective

**Spoilers for SxF Chapter 106 Below**

I loved this chapter for so many reasons, but the one I really want to highlight today is that Damian may be insecurely attached, but he still has hope. And that he is so brave, in his own way.

Exhibit A: When Damian knocks on Demetrius' door and asks for help, I am 100% positive that Damian wasn't truly expecting a response from Demetrius. He's used to being ignored, especially by his own family.

But he tried anyway.

This is important, because most children of Damian's age who fall under the category of avoidant attachment wouldn't approach a situation like this where there is a possibility that they would be rejected. It speaks volumes to me that Damian has a sense that he would be turned away, but still he tries.

"I was hoping..."

Exhibit B: There is also this moment where we see that Damian wanted to say something, and then he silences himself before he can say anything.

(Don't cry, Lass, omg dont cry 😭😭😭 )

Damian is initially afraid, so he silences himself, but then there is this moment, where he pulls himself together, and tries again.

Endo is so brilliant at drawing out moments of important decisions for characters. You can see Damian making the decision to say something, and gather his courage, but he only falls short once he actually succeeds at getting Donovan's attention.

Under the heavy gaze of the head of the Desmond dynasty, I'm not surprised that 6-year old Damian felt his resolve crumble.

But!

He reverts to another option: find support. Which leads me to...

Exhibit C: This one makes me sob, actually. In response to his wavering confidence, Damian looks to his mother for support. The woman who should be his primary caregiver, and therefore his primary attachment figure.

And she turns away.

(Tears, tears down my face, my boy doesn't deserve this 😭 )

This is the third moment in this chapter alone that Damian does something that no other Desmond would dare: he seeks connection.

Damian tried to connect with his brother, his father, and his mother, all in the same chapter. He is the sole character that links them all.

All through Chapter 106, these are the moments that stood out to me the most, because it truly shows to me that Damian still has hope. Demetrius and Melinda are very clearly ingrained in their roles, and their behaviour is crystallised into what we see as the reader. It's obvious that this isn't the first time that Demetrius has rebuffed Damian's requests; and this isn't the first time that Melinda has ignored Damian's emotional needs.

I hear you wondering: Does Damian still have hope because he's still just a child?

Maybe. It's certainly possible. But I also want to highlight that Damian is insecurely attached; specifically showing an insecure-avoidant attachment style.

Children with this style of attachment typically experience high levels of emotional neglect, where their primary caregiver consistently does not meet their emotional needs. This leads the child to value independence, autonomy, and self-reliance, and to generally see others as untrustworthy.

We see this in Damian. He believes he is better, usually weaponising the Desmond name to place himself above others, but there is also an element where he believes he is better, because he ranks highly in the social hierarchy, and he achieves brilliant grades on his own merit, demonstrating his own self-reliance.

(Side note: Issues stemming from an avoidant attachment style can still coexist with self-esteem issues, but I'm trying not to complicate this post lol).

My point: Damian has experienced enough rejection in his childhood that he shouldn't even be trying with his own family anymore. But he does. He keeps trying. Damian still hopes that he can connect with his family, and I think that this is because this is a part of his actual personality.

On the inside, Damian is complex; he struggles with the weight of his identity, he is trying to find his place in the world, he yearns for attention and validation (specifically from his father), he finds comfort in believing that he is better than other people (even his friends), he struggles to handle big emotions, he prefers to work things through independently, and struggles to be vulnerable and ask for help, and he lies to himself about his big feelings so that he can avoid feeling them.

And my favourite thing about him: he still keeps trying. He gathers his courage. He gets back up. Time and time again he feels afraid, and time and time again he feels the fear and he tries anyway.

Damian is so brave, in his own way.

[abdy-18]

[cat-copnt]

i saw one (1) spy × family post you reblogged this afternoon and i am now on volume 6. i cannot explain with any semblance of logic how this singular post got me to drop everything and pick up an entire new genre of thing with no sign of stopping but just thought you should know

i am so glad i was able to make you drop everything and pick up an entire new genre of thing with no sign of stopping i love sxf so much <33 i hope you enjoy 🙏

[skkpaws]

manga collection progress :3

wanted to keep record of my manga collecting progress since i’ve decided i actually want to try to collect ! rn mainly focusing on bsd but also jjk or others when i get the chance :D

Notes: bought JJK , HxH, SxF, & Soul Eater Vol. 1 soooo long ago back when I just wanted to collect the first volume of series I like so idk the date. also i tend to buy volumes out of order based on price, the cover, or the contents in the volume just fyi. dates are based on when i have the physical version, not when i order them.

Masterlist:

Bungo Stray Dogs:

Main Manga: 1-6, 15-23

WAN!: 2, 4-7

BEAST: 1-4 (COMPLETE)

Dazai, Chuuya, Age Fifteen: 1 (ENG & JP), 2 (JP)

Gaiden Manga: 1-2 (COMPLETE)

Dead Apple Manga: 1-4 (COMPLETE)

Light Novels: 1-4, 6-8

Jujutsu Kaisen: 0-9, 11, 19

Soul Eater: 1

Soul Eater The Perfect Edition: 1

Spy x Family: 1

Hunter x Hunter: 1

Chainsaw Man: 6

Banana Fish: 1-2

The Girl from the Other Side: 1-2

The Girl from the Other Side Deluxe Edition: 1

Sakamoto Days: 1-2, 4-6, 8

The Case Study of Vanitas: 1, 1-9 (extra vol. 1)

Gokurakugai: 1-2

Given: 1-3

Timeline:

10/14

BSD Light Novel 1 (Dazai’s Entrance Exam) yes i did buy it thinking it was manga volume 1

12/12

BSD Vol. 21 & 23

JJK Vol. 4 & 7

12/13

BSD Dazai, Chuuya, Age 15 Manga Vol. 1

12/16

BSD Vol. 1

BSD Wan Vol. 6

JJK Vol. 0

12/25 (Christmas Gifts)

BSD Beast Vol. 1-4

BSD Light Novel 2 (The Dark Era)

BSD Dazai, Chuuya, Age 15 Manga Vol. 1 & 2 (Japanese Version)

1/7

JJK Vol. 3

BSD Vol. 22

1/13

BSD WAN! Vol. 4

1/27

BSD Light Novel 8 (Stormbringer)

1/29

BSD Vol. 2-6

2/2

BSD Light Novel 7 (Dazai, Chuuya, Age Fifteen)

2/26

BSD Light Novel 3 (The Untold Origins of the Detective Agency)

BSD Light Novel 4 (55 Minutes)

BSD Gaiden: Ayatsuji Yukito VS. Kyōgoku Natsuhiko

3/2

JJK Vol. 9

BSD Dead Apple Manga Vol. 3

BSD WAN! Vol. 2

Banana Fish Vol. 2

Chainsaw Man Vol. 6

The Girl from the Other Side Vol. 1

3/18

BSD Vol. 20

BSD Gaiden: Ayatsuji Yukito VS. Kyōgoku Natsuhiko

JJK Vol. 2

Sakamoto Days Vol. 5-6

The Girl from the Other Side Vol. 2

3/28

JJK Vol. 19

The Caae Study of Vanitas Vol. 1

4/12

BSD Light Novel 6 (Beast)

4/16

Gokurakugai Vol. 1

4/18

Banana Fish Vol. 1

BSD WAN! Vol. 7

BSD Dead Apple Manga Vol. 2

JJK Vol. 8 & 11

Sakamoto Days Vol. 8

Soul Eater The Perfect Edition Vol. 1

The Girl from the Other Side Deluxe Edition Vol. 1

5/11

The Case Study of Vanitas Vol. 1-8

5/15

BSD Anthology Akatsuki, Kanade, Hana, Rin (JP)

BSD Bones Art Book 1 & 2

BSD Vol. 15, 17, 19

5/16

BSD Vol. 16 & 18

5/30

The Case Study of Vanitas Vol. 9

Sakamoto Days Vol. 4

JJK Vol. 6

BSD Anthology 1 Rei (ENG)

7/16

BSD Dead Apple Manga Vol. 1, 4

BSD WAN! Vol. 5

Given Vol. 3

Sakamoto Days Vol. 2

Gokurakugai Vol. 2

[gnatlistens]

album review: spy x family cour 1 soundtrack -- (K)NoW_NAME !!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE SPY X FAMILY !! the soundtrack isn't as good as kimi no na wa and assassination classroom but it's still really memorable! most are quite short (>2 mins) 

ALBUM RATING: 8/10

initial thoughts

can't wait for this ost and to hear the funny recorder music whenever anya does something HAHAH

i recommend watching the show before reading this, or listening to the soundtrack while reading! this has 45 tracks so it'll be a LONG one

some mild spoilers follow

tracklist

not typing all of them out here because there is. a lot. go check the full album (1h30mins) on youtube or Spotify/apple music !!

track 1: STRIX

starting off with the spy theme!! actually it's more like the superhero theme from the incredibles, but these are just repeated a lot HAHAH

kind of iconic but not the best of the best, i feel like I've heard it a lot but at least they switched up some of the parts nearing the end

7/10

track 2: WISE

same spy theme! just introducing one of the main characters, loid

6/10

track 3: transient calm

i really like this track name, it matches the vibes! not too interesting, just background music 

5/10

track 4: liar

the more funny version of the spy theme is here! it matches the comedy of sxf and is a recurring theme for the more funny parts in this series :) 

really memorable, 7/10

track 5: disguise

the guitar strums and how they are placed on different sides of my earphones are cool! I'm glad they went to this amount of detail for a soundtrack :) 

(yeah i know charlie puth did the same with left and right but i don't exactly support him rn )

7/10

track 6: plan b

the funny spy theme! just at a faster pace, and towards the end more intense and focused, like they are executing a plan (hence the title HAHA)

7/10! these are all great but not very outstanding

track 7: crisis of my home

the funny spy theme on it's own!! with the funny out-of-tune recorder like in the shittyflute version of titanic LMAOO

i love this, it was what got me interested in the soundtrack (i was like: i really want to hear the recorder part!)

8/10, really conveys the theme AND enhances it, making it so much more funny

track 8: girl's pastime

another similar funny theme, i love this one too! it's more light-hearted :)

i like the sudden serious part that becomes some light strings? that seem to convey a ?? feeling, like: hmm i wonder what will happen if i do this! what about this? oh no.

i tend to like funny memorable things, 8/10

track 9: subject 007

sad version of the funny spy theme, i think this is about loid's backstory :( 

sad but lighthearted, but not too memorable

6/10

track 10: front line

reminds me of ambulances and police invasions! the music really conveys the tension and can be used for any movie that requires this scene 

7/10

track 11: elusive man

creepy vibes, would fit squid game well! a bit too quiet for my liking because the rest of the album is loud, but it would fit as a background track. i don't think they adjusted the volume for the official release

5/10

track 12: without tears

quiet, not too sad. a lot of this soundtrack is sad though, im not sure why as the anime is mostly lighthearted and funny

the haunting vocals and metal screeches towards the end are really interesting. pretty long track (~4 mins)

6/10

track 13: ponder

the hotel lobby music, typical jazz. questioning undertones and yeah would be good background music when thinking of something

5/10 not my fav

track 14: thorn princess 

really like the melody but there's too much quiet. or maybe my volume is too low

5/10, would give it a higher rating if there were more music

track 15: delusion

sounds foreboding and dark, the knife sounds and creepy vocals put an edge to it! can be used in other movies/series too

6/10

context: he was acting as a spy in anya's favourite spy show! the lengths a father goes for his daughter LMAOO 💗💗

track 16: verge of a setback 

the same funny spy theme, ending slightly more sadly? i cant really hear the difference

4/10

track 17: strange marriage

really upbeat and a good variation from the theme!! the little beats in the background are quite cute, with a good ending

7/10

track 18: housework

really conveys the little family having fun around the house, and anya messing things up when she tries to help HAHA

8/10

track 19: berlint

another jazzy piece!! starts off with the classic cruella de vil motif HAHA, continuing through the piece and mixing with the spy theme

7/10

track 20: gorgeous step

i like this jazz piece, feels classy

7/10

track 21: try again

jazz that makes it feel like the wrong answer sound effect HAHAHS

5/10, not too interesting

track 22: looks like a nice family

really sweet piece, it was a cute part in the show! the family together and happy, even though they may be "fake"

7/10, the music made that part more coherentthe immediate tracks after this are sad.

track 23: teacups

why is this so sad holy shit. i don't even know which part of the show this is for but it almost makes me want to cry: the piano, starry background

10/10, it's so emotional

track 24: little by little

another sad song following a similar theme to teacups, but slower :(

8/10, emotional songs hit me

track 25: sunset

i really like the title HAHAH

same sad theme as the previous 2 tracks, but this one is more hopeful! after a pretty sunset, another day begins 

8/10

track 26: very elegant

elegant!!! a school theme, probably the tracks following this will sound similar too since it's about anya entering Eden (her school)

reminds me of the Great Hall in harry potter

7/10

track 27: eden college

slightly more magical and "wow!!" i didn't know eden was a college, the kids are 6 yrs old whatt

6/10

track 28: cecile hall

following the school theme again

this is a really sweet and grand piece, but it doesn't have much sentimental value to me

6/10

track 29: housemaster

kinda cute! the repeated theme that sounds similar to ballet music (swan lake maybe) is quite amusing, why is it used to describe the housemasters HAHAS

maybe because they are elegant :)

6/10

track 30: precocious

interesting chinese traditional instruments :o

5/10, not very memorable

track 31: second son

is this damian's theme ? hmm

5/10cool anya to get through the next few tracks

track 32: twilight

wow mysterious and brooding. interesting but i don't associate it with twilight a lot, just danger in general

6/10

track 33: state security service

damn they make it sound so bad-ass, was it this intimidating in the show? really sets the scene!

7/10

track 34: questioning

me with my sexuality/romantic orientation. ANYWAYS

interesting, but it's more "something bad is going to happen, but what?" type of questioning than the more funny kind in track 13

6/10

track 35: crack down

these tracks are all creepy themed. i don't have much to say, just,, intimidating 

5/10

track 36: commence

the return of the spy theme! but more grand and bad-ass. that's a lot of quiet

5/10

track 37: NEXT MISSION

the recurring intermission between mission tracks

6/10

track 38: no one knows

love this! the flutes and beats give a tiptoe-ing around vibe, we are back to the more lighthearted themes of earlier

9/10!! 

track 39: forever and ever

so grand!! it sounds so swooning idk how to describe, it warms my heart :)

i hope the family stays together forever aaa 

10/10

slighty more than 2/3th through the album break!

the loving way anya looks at loid (out of frame) is exactly what the song portrays ^^

track 40: as a mother. as a wife

another yor soundtrack slayy

really motherly and nurturing, the repeated melody an octave higher sounds like a child copying what their mother does 😭😭

7/10

track 41: small daily life

another sad one helpp

im a sucker for emotional things

10/10, the bubbling/swelling of strings really gets me and i love the sweet-sour melody that makes it sad 🧼🧼

track 42: snake in the grass

started off slow but picked up the pace and became really fun! i don't think an actual snake in the grass would be so happy but okay HAHAHS

7.5/10

track 43: the forgers

CUTE. the waltzy feels, like the family is strolling along together! all of them have secret "powers" but they don't know yet HAHAHS

8/10

track 44: bondman

i love this it's so iconic!! the spy theme and funny theme mixed, a more fun track 👽👽

9/10

track 45: TBD

a track with lyrics!!! pronunciation is a bit off but emotions are there so that's great ! i'm surprised they wanted to do an english song LMAOO i didn't know it was english at first

i don't really understand the lyrics but it's a good spy song, fit the scene very well

love the melody!

10/10

best theme -- the sad theme in teacups/little by little/sunset

this one was the most recurring one that i liked :)

it's sad and sentimental, really touching

separating the tracks into categories

now you know which to listen to for different moods 😏

sad: tracks 23-25, 41

main theme: tracks 1, 2, 4, 36, 37, 44, 45

funny: tracks 6-9, 16, 19, 44

dark: tracks 10, 11, 15, 32-35

jazz/waltz: tracks 19-21, 43

school: tracks 26-29, 31

my top favs

forever and ever

teacups

TBD

small daily life

no one knows

bondman

crisis of my home

girl's pastime

housework

sunset

little by little

the forgers 

cut off at 8/10! i love the sad tracks, and the more iconic/funny/lighthearted ones 🧡 the more bad-ass tracks aren't for me HAHHAS. overall, this album gets a solid 8/10

i really love spy x family, it's the show i never knew i needed 

[itsmaferart]

Spy x Family x Chairs Vol. 4 - 5 -6

Previously, I did an analysis of the covers of the SxF Vol 1,2 and 3 manga volumes. I saw that it had a great reception, and that motivated me to continue analyzing these particular chairs and the possible background. I hope you like it! :D

Context:

Due to the wars and the multiple consequences, many architects who went through these times of change, sought new alternatives from labor sources, leaning towards the industrial area and furniture design, in this specific case, chairs. As a way to exhibit pieces of art, architecture that were part of the everyday life of the citizen. Although each architect has its own history, and each chair has its own concept. Interestingly, in SxF the consequences of war is a fundamental element governing history, and the covers were no exception. Each chair not only represents a comfortable seat for the character, it reflects aspects of his personality, of the time with a very interesting background story. So I come to give you my little analysis and opinion about it.

SxF Vol 4 · Bond Forger - Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio

The Ball Chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963. The Ball Chair is also known as the globe chair and is famous for its unconventional shape. It is considered a classic of industrial design.

The Ball Chair is not a simple piece of furniture, it is conceived more as an architectural piece than as a chair. The chair was presented in 1966 at the International Furniture Show in Cologne with great success, becoming part of the favourite retro chairs of the public and thus one of the best designs of the second half of the XXth Century. The Ball Chair is a room within a room, a shaded atmosphere is created within the chair, a totally different concept to what a chair was until the arrival of Silla Ball. This atmosphere, protected from external noises, is perfect for reading a book or making a call.

This chair with futuristic features, was handcrafted in small quantities with fiberglass. Being his concept of modernist furniture

Bond: Worf! Worf!

Although it is a chair made in the last century, we can see the futuristic vision of Eero, as an ancient element can fit perfectly with the minimalist design of the present. Obviously, this is an allusion to the "imperfect precognition" of subject 8. Bond can see the future, and this allows him to adapt to the possible circumstances that may happen.

It is also designed to generate a quiet space for the user, an imperturbable space. Which would be best for our canine friend if he wants to take a nap in peace. I love the reference to television with antennas, which is a way of interpreting Bond's powers, being diffuse images that are captured briefly, very similar to his sporadic and involuntary visions to black and white. Agent Bond Forger just found his ideal chair.

SxF Vol 5 · Yuri Briar - Barcelona Chair

 Is a chair designed by Lilly Reich and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929.

The design was developed at a time of reconstruction after World War I. The designers who prepared the German pavilion had the responsibility of showing the resurgence of German culture. Having to take advantage of new technologies and materials developed during the war. In this sense, the design of the chair is a cutting-edge proposal for domestic use.

Its form is based on the "sella curulis," a type of chair used by Roman magistrates. The connection to the view of the structural frame and the seat dampers as separate components, and the use of traditional and modern materials, adjusting to their functional purpose, perfectly adapt to Mies' conception of the international style.

Lilly Reich was a modern German designer.Because of the First World War she focused on fashion and furniture and set up her workshop as a shop. Its production was highlighted in the newspaper Fachblatt für Holzarbeiter in 1915. That same year she organized the Exhibition for the Fashion Industry in Berlin.

Unlike you, I love my family. I love my sister. And I will do whatever it takes to protect this country that she lives in

It is curious how this chair represents fundamental elements of Yuri's personality, which many people ignore because they focus on his flaws but do not see the background of the character

The Barcelona chair was inspired by sella curulis, which was used by the "Roman magistrates": Which, were positions and powers to perform functions related to the administration and political direction of the city. Which fits perfectly with Yuri's work in the SSS as a secret police, along with elements such as tape recorders, handcuffs and the gun. And while this chair also evidently represents the German trans-world war reconstruction, it is interesting how these elements give a clear outline of what the SSS stands for in Ostania, and thus Yuri. In his work hunting spy and traitors.

But there is a totally opposite and contrasting element. The white orchids, which in the symbology of flowers symbolizes the purity of intentions, elegance, eternal love through time, and full of innocence. They are a popular gift for people you love and admire, can be given to friends, family and of course couples. But this is considered a symbol of admiration and good intentions

Which, represents perfectly, that although Yuri is an extremist person, crooked and erratic behaviors. Love for his family is sincere, pure, and full of admiration. It is obvious that the way Yuri demonstrates his love is obsessive, and strange (we can say it is wrong), but he does so not because he is "someone evil," but because he is someone who does not know the boundaries between the "normal" and the non-normal. (I regret veryyyy much, that in the anime they changed for roses, because they completely change the meaning of Endo in the manga and on the cover… but well…)

One detail that makes me imperdible, is that this chair was designed primarily by a woman- Lilly Reich. Who was one of those few women's representatives in Germany, especially exalting the work of women at home.

Why does this represent Yuri? Because Yuri values the work of the woman, or in this case, the work of Yor that she did over the years that she tried to raise him. Being a pillar in the personality of Yuri, who lives conscious of the dark world where they live, and the number of people (men) unfaithful to their wives, who use them and do not value them. Yuri lives with constant guilt, remorse and fear for having been the "cause" because Yor had to sacrifice her life, and in his immaturity not knowing how to live with this feeling of "hatred" of himself ends up unleashing this guilt on other people who cast away their family.

I will be brief with this mention, as I would like to touch this topic further in a separate post.

In the light novel, Yuri feels a deep hatred for a man (in a child role-playing game testing professions) who says (playing a character) that he "beat his wife" for not knowing how to cook. This shows how aware Yuri becomes that he and his sister are not normal people, especially, that Yor is not perfect in the imposed social roles given to a mother. and he lives in fear that a man might attack his sister.

While it is not right for him to have these problems of self-control and his mind frequently distorts reality (he comes to channel that fear and imagines the face of Loid Forger in that actor) - I understands perfectly his fear in a society with people who blindly create prejudices about "social and family roles." Where they believe it is justification for verbally and physically assaulting someone who does not meet these expectations. The known domestic violence

Yuri really values and loves his sister with pure intentions. And he hates a cruel (machista) society that weighs the value of the woman (his sister) for simple everyday functions. And so he carries this fear to such an extent that he wants to eradicate all this evil so that his sister can live in a society, a country, where she is safe.

(We are all clear that Loid (Twilight) would NEVER do something like this. But this is part of what Yuri must learn. Not all people are evil)

It makes me very transcendent that Endo chooses a chair that was designed mainly by a woman, in collaboration with an architect Mies van der Rohe. And just be the furniture that represents very well every feature in Yuri.

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SxF Vol 6 · Ninghtfall/Fiona Frost - Heart Cone Chair

Designed by Verner Panton in the late 1950s

As an armchair that relays a certain joy of living, it is especially suitable for informal spaces or to give a fun touch to an excessively sober environment. However, on a decorative level it is a piece that takes the focus of all the looks by itself, so it must be clear that it channels the rest of the decoration.

In the words of his designer:

«"Most people spend their lives living in a sad grey-beige conformity, with a deadly fear of wearing colors. By experimenting with lighting, colors, fabrics and furniture, and using the latest technologies, he tried to show new ways to encourage people to use their imagination and make their surroundings more exciting. "»

"What a wonderful man you are, Twilight. I'll achieve peace between East and West. And I’ll do it all for you"

I think, although this armchair is too obvious, it doesn't stop being interesting.

It is curious how the function of this chair is to contrast with a sober and dark space. This happens aesthetically on the cover, seeing the color red, a warm and passionate color, contrast with the cold and sober appearance of Nightfall, and its cold tones. In fact, this goes from being merely aesthetic, to representing Nightfall's personality.

Who although outside is a cold woman, would be, ruthless that she does not mind using tricks to achieve her goals. Deep down is a tender woman, thirsty for romantic love, sweet and a life of fairy tales. The function of this chair is to manifest joy and feelings, despite being in a place with minimal decoration.

Which is perfect, considering that Nightfall (being so extreme) took to the letter Twilight's instructions to "show no emotions," becoming an inexpressive woman but wanting to shout to the whole world her desires to "love"

As mentioned, this chair should "channel" the rest of the home decoration. Which alludes to Nightfall's every action being channeled by her fervent desires to get love from twilight. Desiring to find world peace only for him

I'd say I worry about seeing Yor's photograph with a scissors nailed to her forehead. But knowing that Endo clarified that Ninghtfall is very weak to Yor and that she could with a finger send her to outer space if she wanted to… well… let the agent live in her fantasy "xD

This is the right chair for a passionate (and obsessive) woman who appears to be cold and calculating

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I hope you like this little contribution from me. I really love the idea of Endo doing such a detailed study of his characters and the way he symbolically represents them. The chairs being not only an aesthetic element, but something significant!

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What did you think?

You can see the first part here

You can read the next part here

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Chapter 34 is here!

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Page 1

Legna: …?

Legna: …What was that…?

Richter: That’s enough you two

Page 2

Richter: Didn’t I say I’d do something about it?  There’s no way you’re gonna kill Kian. Throwing a tantrum over things you can’t do…

Lante: You also won’t be able to do what you said you’d do, captain

Richter: Shut up with your complaining and hand over the spear!!

Lante: …Dante

Richter: Didn’t you hear what we were saying?

Richter: He said he’s gonna die for your sake, yet you’ll still support him?

Page 3

Richter: Same to you. Why aren’t you able to kill that fox?

Richter: …

Richter: Like I said, the punishment for the knights-

Dante: Is the punishment frightening?

Dante: Then whoever puts out the punishment, I’ll kill for you

Page 4

Richter: …What kind of joke is this

Dante: Why can’t you do what you are able to do

Richter: Are you dumb? I’m not able to do it

Dante: Why can’t you do it? I can stop what’s going to cause you to lose your life

Dante: Are you valuing your life?

Dante: That’s why you’re weaker than me

Richter (narrating): …Whoever puts out the punishment, huh

Richter: …you

Page 5

Richter: So are you

Richter: Telling me to become king?

Page 6

<SFX Legna yawns>>

<<SXF Legna: Ah>>

Legna: Um

Kian: Is that so, you’re sleepy?

Legna: No um

King: My apologies for having a long discussion when the oracle is tired

Kian: Then, let’s…

Legna (thinking): …It’s not really that I’m tired…

Page 7

Legna (thinking): I wonder…if it’s ok for the oracle to be like that…

Legna (narrating): If the oracle were killed, the one who killed the country can’t be forgiven

Richter: An imposter?

Soldier1: Yes, they said the oracle is an imposter

Soldier1: Speaking of the oracle, that’s been said about him but…no one really knows…

Page 8

Soldier2: By the way, at Granburg

Soldier1: Oh, where they said the oracle killed their king

Soldier3: After the oracle was gone, they were somehow attacked from behind. But they ended up winning. It was like the country proved they wouldn’t be destroyed even though their oracle was gone.

Richter (narrating): …Something like “It’s fine if I’m gone”

Richter (thinking): Being so confidently by his majesty’s side

Richter (narrating): With his majesty looking like he knows everything

Richter (thinking): Those again, with those pitiful stories…

Page 9

Richter (narrating): Such an uncertain meaning to existence

Richter (narrating): He has power. We are dominated. If we were eliminated, judged

Richter (thinking): …I see, because

Richter (narrating): The way to become king, rather than defeating that entity, the easier method is…

Richter: …

Richter: Dante

Page 10

Richter: Are you the devil?

Dante: …My parents called me that

Richter: Inviting me to join in an instant, when did you get so good at talking?

Dante: …I didn’t say anything

Lante: Wh-what kind of talk is this? Didn’t I say I would do the killing?

Page 11

Dante: You just protect me. You don’t have to do anything

Lante: …!

Lante: You’re the one who shouldn’t do anything!!

Richter: Lante, you be quiet. That pipe dream doesn’t matter right now

Lante (narrating): Adults are always in a place where children can’t reach. Children know the conversations that they don’t understand

<<SFX: tap>>

Page 12

<<SFX: still talking…>>

Legna (thinking): …Dad said he’d be coming back…

Legna: …So boring…

Lante (narrating): Speaking of unclean words, something like “desire to monopolize”

Lante (narrating): It seems like captain says he wants to overthrow the king

Lante (narrating): However, he has no intentions of putting that into action

Page 13

Lante (narrating): But, if there was a method to eliminate the oracle

Lante (narrating): I believe there is a way

Lante (narrating): But simply that “evil intention” may draw in the oracle’s sharp ears. That, I do not know.

Lante (thinking): Why, why aren’t they listening to what I’m saying?

Lante (thinking): Why!? Why does Dante understand this conversation when I don’t? Didn’t I say I would do it

Page 14

Lante: Even though I

Lante: Said I would

Lante: Kill the oracle!!

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can you please tell what henderson shower scene is talked about in this post?? i've read the manga chapters (till chapter 88) but i can't remember that??

(The Ask is referring to this page of the fanbook)

It's from Short Mission 4 in volume 6! It's such a small panel, I can understand you not remembering it 😅

Interestingly, the anime version of this chapter changed it slightly, only showing his legs.

Either way, I'd hardly call this fan service 😆

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