#the ship has sunk

[verflares]

miphvali

[jediskijumper]

i've made a meme about the tragic events that we are now witnessing

tme to go back to cyring pretending i listen on my classes

[4ndeka]

commission for @cosmicrecluse of philip and michael myers!

[a-pile-of-contented-ravens]

the armandaniel biting scene in 2x05 is killing me. The way that armand is so gentle, even when his fangs sink into daniel’s neck? The way that the soft yellow light of the kitchen lamp glowing behind him looks like a halo? The contrast between his cruel words and soothing tone. “Rest.” How he holds daniel’s face so forcefully but still tenderly? The moments in the scene that remind you that this is armand preparing a meal for himself - “a comfortable chair in a room that slants to the north” “like honey on your tongue”. “Rest”. The way that daniel tries so hard to assert the value of his life, even when he’s so scared that he can’t speak clearly? How he smiles, just a little, towards the end. How he leans in to be held. “Rest.”

[throughstarlitfields]

Elucien’s after today’s SJM interview

[thencomethecherryblossoms]

I hope all (incredibly toxic) ohmnanon fans feel fucking ashamed of themselves x

[willthecleric]

It’s like when they use the ending of S3 lol. Mike is standing there like 🧍and apparently it shows how in love with he is that he can’t even kiss her back. 😂 That video is clearly platonic. Even a lot of Milevens have admitted it.

Where did people get the idea that Mike is “pathetically” in love with El? Because I’m sorry but nowhere in the show aside from MAYBE S3 does Mike behave that way. And let me remind you that it wasn’t portrayed as a good thing…

[skeltnwrites]

will the divorced stancy fic involve reader x steve? or just past stancy?

it will be a slowburn between the reader and steve!

[sithlordsly]

Just gunna drop this here as an offering to anyone who might enjoy this ship. 👉👈 I’m obsessed with them.

More art to follow in the future.

[goeticwhorelore]

The struggle of literally shipping everything

[frostfires-blog]

Hanakotoba in Hitomebore (一目惚れ) - Chihayafuru (ちはやふる) ED3

Chihaya Ayase 綾瀬 千早 | Cosmos 宇宙

The Cosmos flower is known as Kosumosu (宇宙) in Japan and typically blooms from June to November. The Cosmos flower's name is derived from the Greek word "Kosmos" meaning harmony and order. This has contributed to the flower coming to symbolise harmony, beauty and peace. The delicate and clean appearance of the Cosmos flower has contributed towards it additionally symbolizing cleanliness, purity, beauty and modesty. The Cosmos flower is also said to represent a maiden's sincerity, heart as well as "the joys that love and life can bring".

Chihaya is best described as a tomboyish, outgoing and ambitious girl who is good-natured, easy-going and straightforward. This fits in with the Cosmos' meanings of harmony, purity and sincerity. She can be described as simple-minded as she is generally relatively absent-minded and oblivious (especially to the feelings of others)—however she remains very optimistic, driven and trusting. This resonates with Cosmos flower representing the heart as well as the "joys that love, and life can bring". Although Chihaya is described as being pretty, fitting in with the flower's meaning of beauty, she is often labeled as a "beauty in vain". This description stems from the fact that her overly energetic attitude and tomboyish behavior doesn't "match" with her looks.

Taichi Mashima 真島 太一 | Red Spider Lily 彼岸花

Lycoris radiata (Red Spider Lily) is called Higanbana (彼岸花) in Japan. This name stems from the flower's flowering period coinciding with the equinoctial week of autumn. The plant's poisonous nature is also speculated to have contributed towards it's name—as "Higan" also means death—as well as its meaning. The Higanbana is said to symbolize death, final goodbyes, lost or sad memories, abandonment and giving up. While the flower mostly bares ominous connotations—its bright, red colour has contributed towards it being considered as auspicious sign and "celestial flower". It thus also represents passion and independence.

While Taichi is viewed by others as a smart, talented and hard-working individual—he is somewhat easily disheartened. When faced with difficult situations, he often under-estimates himself and considers giving up—especially in regard to karuta and his rivalry with Arata. This fits in with the Higanbana's meanings of loss and giving up. However, his confidence grows as he continues to play karuta and he grows into a strong adversary, having gained everything through his own skill and hard work rather than luck. These qualities resonate with the red spider lily's meanings of passion and independence. After confessing his long-standing, romantic feelings for his childhood friend, Chihaya, he quits their school karuta club. This ties in with the flower's meanings of abandonment and parting.

Arata Wataya 綿谷 新 | Wisteria 藤

Wisteria is known as Fuji (藤) in Japan and generally flowers from April to May. The flower is said to mainly symbolize longevity, immortality and nobility in Japanese culture. Wisteria can also represent honour, endurance, wisdom, steadfastness and support. Other meanings include kindness, tenderness and sensitivity. The plant's tendency to grip tightly to trees in order to grow up straight has led to it coming to mean an unwillingness to let go or being drunk in love. 

Arata is best described as being kind, caring, quiet and passionate about playing karuta. This resonates with the flower's meanings of kindness and tenderness. He is incredibly intelligent and serious. Although he is somewhat lacking in confidence is not meek. This fits with Wisteria's meanings of wisdom, steadfastness, support. Arata is shown to be relatively perceptive having figured out Taichi's feelings for Chihaya and although he is Taichi's rival he willingly kept the fact that Taichi tried to sabotage him in their elementary school karuta match a secret from her in order to maintain Taichi's standing in her eyes. This fits in with the flower's meanings of honour, sensitivity, support kindness and tenderness. In the karuta world Arata is somewhat considered nobility as his grandfather was a master which ties in with Wisteria's association with nobility. Despite not getting an answer from Chihaya after his confession, he remains patient and when she later clarifies that she isn't currently focused on love but is instead devoted to karuta; he decides to wait until she is ready declaring that he will "try again". This resonates with Wisteria's meanings of steadfastness, sensitivity and an unwillingness to let go. 

P.S:

Cherry Blossoms are known as Sakura (桜) in Japan and are considered the nation's de facto national flower. The flower is an important part of Japanese culture and thus bares many meanings Generally cherry blossoms are said to represent the gentleness, spiritual beauty and good education. They bloom for an incredibly short period of time anywhere from March to April. Since cherry blossoms bloom after the cold, harsh winter; they herald the coming of spring and represent hope, renewal and optimism. The fleeting yet incredible splendor beauty of this flower has given inspired it's notable meanings of the "acceptance of destiny and karma" as well as the "transience of life".

P.S.S: I left a funny short story about why it took me so long to do this post in the tags but there is a spoiler for the manga about the endgame ship in it ... Also, this is only based on developments in the anime as well as the limited spoilers I've come across—since I haven't read the manga...

[If you liked this post, check out my other hanakotoba analysis posts here ❀ Also, if there's a particular anime, opening or ending—with some flower symbolism in it—that you want me to do a post on, send me an ask and I'll gladly do it if I've seen the show. ]

[folklorebyswift]

i fear it is extremely over this time guys 😔

[nobodyproblematic]

Since I was (probably) the first to make a fic about this rare pair on Ao3, I might as well be the first to post something about them on here as well.

Anyway, hello Kangchoi nation!

Or very small island full of people.

Or a handful of people that Ive rounded up by accident.

Or this is just me speaking into a mic with no audience.

…

Remember when Dae-ho and Thanos looked at each other that one time? That was pretty cool, huh? Pretty neat.

That is all I have to work with. And god damn it, i’ll do whatever I can. Mark my words.

[pyrrhicraven]

I love your fics so so much and I’m so happy you’ve been able to right so much so quick! Mind telling me what’s getting updated next?

Thank you!

Kind of a toss up right now as I have 📻 🍎 on the brain 🤣 but I'm trying to finish out devils trap so I can work on other stuff so thats the most likely candidate rn

[al-mayriti]

why did you say it felt like christmas after singing with paul juanjo? why did you have to say that?

[kitausuret]

Sometimes I do wonder if, with my being a vastly powerful shipping machine, if I'm actually just subconsciously "pairing the spares" or maybe I just really, really enjoy shipping. I do think it's gotta be the latter, because it's rare that I ship characters together just to make another couple (or to not intrude on another relationship - which most of you who know me, know I would much sooner poly that shit up). Even if my only reasoning is "I think it would be funny" I still LIKE to explore it.. whether it works out or not.. whether it goes anywhere or fizzles out immediately...

I get really into character dynamics and how people interact with each other in general. I like to ponder the possibilities. I like to put characters in a shaker bottle and listen to the little metal ball mix 'em up. I guess sometimes that does end up like "you get a relationship! and you get a relationship! and YOU get a-" on and on but mostly it's just?? Fun?? It's just fun. I think it's fun.