#this is better then the kuroji

[fumitori-forced-me]

the the aka

[toa-arania]

Ambiguously Paper-Thin Archaeologist

Here she is, Mugenri's very own girlboss~! I've changed Kuro's design in similar ways to the others, focusing mostly on the shorts (skirt now) and shoes (mostly actually the socks in this case). I tried out a few alternate hat designs but didn't settle on any. For Kuroji's wings, I decided to lean into the arrow shape, and I like the idea that unlike her siblings she didn't have wings until Tsurubami unlocked her ability.

I actually did this one much earlier than the other two Shitodos as my contribution to the 10th anniversary art collab being organised by the len'en discord.

[houlen-yabusame]

woe kurotsuba be upon ye . happy pride month lenenners

[maideninorange]

For the draw thing (if your still doing them!), how about a sassy Kuroji?

"Oh? Did you really think such ropes could hold me? My my, you're dumber than I thought! Your pathetic plan was doomed the moment you involved me in it.

But don't worry! I'm willing to thoroughly teach you on the whys and hows so you don't make that mistake again! Very, very thoroughly..."

Sorry this took so long! But I am starting to feel much better overall, so you get a colored version as an apology. I think I made them more menacing than sassy, but that's Kuroji for you I guess lol.

[do-you-ship-it-polls]

Do you ship it?

reason: Kuroji has an inferiority complex towards Tsubakura but it's a bit different from what you'd think because Kuroji will happily admit that Tsubakura is better than them. Like, they're still aiming to surpass Tsubakura, but at the same time, you get the feeling they'd be very surprised if they actually succeeded.

Also Tsubakura kinda considers Kuroji a good person sometimes, which is huge because barely anyone would consider Kuroji a good person at all. Because they're not. Tsubakura isn't either by the way let me get this clear.

They have nice banter.

[homoerotic-shonen-rival-showdown]

Round One Match Twelve: Tsubakura Enraku and Kuroji Shitodo (Len'en Project) vs Adora and Catra (She-Ra)

why should you vote for them?

Tsubakura Enraku and Kuroji Shitodo (1):

I'll just link you to some screenshots I've prepared over the years, because they do all the talking for me honestly. If you wanna make this quick, I've ☆d the really important ones, but I included everything I deemed as evidence. Len'en is a very obscure series so I need to make a stronger case than anyone. These are in order of game release: Evanescent Existence, "Tsubakura" vs Kuroji (side note, the Tsubakura here is actually a fake, but it's Kuroji's feelings that matter). Earthen Miraculous Sword, every time Kuroji vagues Tsubakura (to be clear "black" is being used as an adjective to describe Tsubakura's clothing, unfortunately there aren't any dark-skinned characters in these games yet). These are fruit because it proves how much of Kuroji's headspace Tsubakura occupies. Reactive Majestical Imperial: Slaver Team (context: Kuroji blackmailed the character named Saragimaru into doing their bidding) vs Shrine Team (aka Tsubakura and their partner, Yabusame). Scoundrel Team (consisting of Kuroji and their two younger siblings, Hooaka and Aoji) vs Tsubakura: Context: Kuroji and their siblings got attacked by one of Tsubakura's old enemies. Kuroji chose not to inform Tsubakura about the appearance of said enemy. Still not entirely sure why but I think the justification was a combination of not wanting to kill Tsubakura's vibe and that Tsubakura could handle said enemy (so I've synthesized that into a headcanon about Kuroji wanting Tsubakura to randomly encounter and hopefully neutralize that enemy instead of playing defensively). Book of the Cafe (Context: This is just a demo. The gist of the dialogue we have there is that these two characters, NiLU and Tom, are looking through the dialogue of the first game and speaking their thoughts on it.)

Adora and Catra (2):

Catra spends five seasons (and arguably her whole life) obsessed with Adora and no matter what Adora always has some level of hope that Catra can be better and they love each other but they won't say it out loud until one of them is actively dying

Sasunaru but for girls and canon

[dailyiyozane]

64 Reasons You Should Vote For Iyozane In The Next Popularity Poll

Someone on Discord said they'd vote for Iyozane if I came up with 64 reasons why they should. Naturally, as the number one Iyozane fan of the fandom, I took up that challenge. Of course, I couldn't come up with all of these reasons on my own! I also had some help from some discord buddies. Their names are BlueKirby, Tree, snaa, my man, and showtime. Now, let us begin~

They're pathetic.

They say "heek!" sometimes and I think if they had voiced lines that particular line would be cute.

They have so much audacity (based on "Well I'm related aren't I?" in response to Tsugumi's shock at them being the former crown prince).

Sometimes they say shocking things and don't elaborate (based on the entire New Emperor Brilliant Route).

They seem too stubborn to give up on things, even when they probably should (this is based on them still boating people across the strait despite the capital getting a ferryboat and sticking with Fumikado despite the plan failing).

They want to be a pirate (pirates are cool).

Despite not being a proper pirate, they have a spell card named "Great Pirate Iyozane" (it's hilarious).

They're friends with ghosts.

Their ghost friends are adorable.

In BoTC their ghost friends spin (this is FanBOX exclusive content as of now but trust me it's adorable).

They're cool.

They can play many instruments.

They carry around a flute in RMI.

They carry around a paddle in BPoHC.

They have a tragic backstory (perfect for angst).

They used to be the crown prince (come on, I know there has to be at least one monarchist in this fandom).

They used to be stuck inside all of the time (as a user of the Internet, you should be able to relate to this, no?)

They managed to recover from their tragic backstory enough to say they have a pretty good life.

They get an extra point for saying this while elbow-deep in debt with Kuroji.

Their backstory also makes their involvement in RMI so funny in retrospect.

They're pretty.

Their hair looks fluffy.

Their hair also looks like it's taken care of well.

They have a cute side ponytail.

They have a boat (boats are cool).

They probably have arm strength from paddling said boat so much.

This implied arm strength also implies that they are toned.

Their ability to cross over waves means that you probably won't get seasick on their boat.

Their smile is adorable.

Their frown is adorable.

Sometimes they open their mouth a little like :o and that's adorable.

They keep Fumikado from doing stupid things.

They think they're above getting involved in stupid things despite very often getting involved in stupid things.

They can wear a coat on their shoulders without it falling off.

This coat also stays on while they're flying.

This coat also has a special compartment for their paddle (if you check their player sprite in BPoHC).

They're good at making chilled tofu.

They're good at making chilled Chinese noodles.

Their soul is drinkable.

They have a specific portrait for getting their soul drunken (JynX is really dedicated~).

They came back to life, which if you think about it makes them kinda like Jesus.

They're siblings with Mitori and Sanra, which means you can draw cute family fanart with them.

You can ship them with many characters, such as Fumikado, Kunimitsu, Tsugumi, and maybe even Kaoru if you try hard enough.

Their design isn't too complicated, which makes them easy to draw.

Their color scheme is calming.

They look like they taste like candy.

Their last name, Fujiwara, can be translated to "Wisteria Field", and wisterias are very pretty~

Their RMI theme slaps.

Their BPoHC theme slaps.

Sometimes they say "yousoro" and I think it's cute (which is translated as "steady as she goes" within Len'en, but I like the way "yousoro" rolls off the tongue better).

According to Mitori, Iyozane is good at playing dumb (imagine the implications for their characterization).

Despite having the desire to be influential, Iyozane has no idea what they're going to do with said influence once they achieve it. (I think it's funny.)

Their spell cards are filled with cool references to boats and the afterlife and whatnot.

They throw lanterns at you in one spell card.

They also have a boat in one of their spell cards.

In a couple of their spell cards they have spirits. These spirits look like flames and it's very cool.

Their spell card background is pretty.

They have consistent safe spots.

Their bomb sounds cool.

Their clothes look soft.

Some of their clothing articles are shiny.

They have big poofy sleeves, both on their shirt and their shoulder jacket.

They don't wear shoes.

Their defeated RMI portrait makes their flute look like it has a bandage on it (I think it's funny).

[magicalmelancholy-blog1]

I would like a social headcanon for Tsubakura and Kuroji, and one about animals for Sukune, please!

Tsubakura has the ability to kiss ass and act polite, since they used to be the owner of their own laboratory and would need to get funding for that, but now that they don't have to navigate social politics, they're not even going to bother playing nice.

Kuroji was better at acting polite, even in the outside world, but nowadays they only act polite if they think it'll benefit them.

Sukune likes animals because animals like living inside of their haniwa and they take it as a compliment. Sometimes they make animal haniwa.

[rabbit-of-mugenri]

What is your interpretation of Kuroji's relationship with Tsubakura and Saragimaru, if you don't mind me asking?

I don't mind~ Ask away!

(Content warning for attempted murder in Saragimaru's part)

Kuroji with Tsubakura

Kuroji cares deeply for Tsubakura. Openly, too, when they first met.

Here was this talented rookie, ready to make their mark on the world. Kuroji was impressed by their junior researcher, but soon Tsubakura had their curiosity as they quickly climbed the ranks.

Kuroji had taken Tsubakura under their wing, only to be quickly outpassed them. Of course, their was some envy, but for the most part Kuroji was proud.

But affection was a weakness in this rotten army. Affection was a weapon people can use against you. And that's exactly what Kuroji's superiors did.

So Kuroji turned icy whenever around Tsubakura from then on. At first it was out of love, for a way to protect them. But the resentment inside them grew and grew. Why do they get all the love from their superiors, all the praise? They're the one with more seniority!

Even after arriving in Mugenri, that chilly reception still remained. The jealousy Kuroji harbours for Tsubakura runs deep, like roots of a great oak tree wormed into their grey matter. There's a light inside them that still cares for Tsubakura, but its flame is weak.

Perhaps that's what that rotten army wanted all along.

Kuroji with Saragimaru

Saragimaru talks about Yaorochi a lot.

They way they wax poetic about their dear eldest sibling, as if Yaorochi was simply misguided at the moment and will return to their senses any day now.

In many ways, Saragimaru reminds Kuroji of what they used to be like. Young and eager, always following their seniors around like a puppy. Their superiors always knows what's best.

Fucking pathetic.

Isn't Saragimaru supposed to be a youkai? Then why do they act so weak, like a sniffling, snot-ridden child who's lost their way home?! They've lived for so long, they should know better than to mindlessly follow their superiors!

For the most part, Kuroji tries to channel this energy into something more productive; if Saragimaru wants to act like a slave, then fine. They can be their slave. But sometimes their anger gets the better of them, manifesting in different ways. They grow colder towards they Orochi, they lash out and say cruel things to them. One night Saragimaru found them on top of them, knife in hand. They learned they couldn't overpower the youkai.

Other times...other times they reach out, as if they're going to pat Saragimaru on the head. Then the hand snaps back, and their disgusted at their own softness.

[nyakuroji]

Cute for the fanfic wip game

how the hell so i have "cute" appear nine times in one of my wips, so im gonna leave you with the one that asks the most questions “‘Cute’ wouldn’t describe people like me.” Kuroji pouted, “If anything, ‘cute’ would better describe people like you.”

[miiros-atelier]

[Mugenri High] Ep. 11

Chapter 1: Farewell, Mugenri High

(Scene: Mugenri High School, on the last day of the semester. The atmosphere is filled with a mix of excitement and nostalgia.)

Shou: (cheerfully sipping rainwater from her cupped hands) Ah, delicious rain! It's the perfect way to start the day.

Jun: (setting up her umbrella stand) Umbrellas for sale! Stay dry and stylish in any weather!

(Yabusame approaches a butterfly fluttering nearby and tries to strike up a conversation.)

Yabusame: Hey there, little butterfly! Want to be friends? We can explore the beautiful meadows together!

(Butterfly flutters away, seemingly uninterested. Yabusame shrugs and continues on with a carefree smile.)

(Scene shifts to the bustling hallways, where students are saying their goodbyes and exchanging contact information.)

Kuroji: (hugging Aoji) Don't forget to keep in touch over the break, okay? We've got to plan our summer adventures!

Aoji: (smiling) Of course! We'll make the most out of our time off. See you soon!

(Clause walks by, absorbed in a book, occasionally glancing up to navigate through the crowd.)

Haru: (approaching Clause) Hey, Clause! Ready for the summer break?

Clause: (looking up from the book) Absolutely. I've got a long list of books to read and plenty of time to relax.

(Haru nods, understanding Clause's love for literature.)

(Sumireko joins the conversation, a bit hesitant.)

Sumireko: Um, guys, I just wanted to say... it's been great getting to know all of you this semester. Mugenri High has been an adventure.

Mitsuko: (smiling) We feel the same, Sumireko. You've become an important part of our little group.

(More students gather around, forming a circle of friends.)

Kurohebi: This semester has been filled with laughter, challenges, and growth. I'm grateful for all the memories we've created together.

Sukune: (with their eccentric speech) Gyuu! This place has been filled with wondrous souls and vibrant energy. It's been a true pleasure, nyo!

(Jun joins the circle, holding an umbrella over her head.)

Jun: Rain or shine, we've weathered it all. Our bonds have only grown stronger. Let's make the most of the summer and come back even stronger next semester!

(The group shares a collective nod, feeling a mix of excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead.)

(Scene fades out with the sound of laughter and friendship echoing through the hallways of Mugenri High.)

Chapter 2: Contrasting Perspectives

(Scene: Classroom, first class of the day. The students are settling into their seats, awaiting the start of the lesson.)

(Hooaka is seen cheerfully skipping outside the classroom, humming a tune and seemingly without a care in the world.)

Hooaka: (whispering to herself) Who needs class when there's a whole world of adventures out there? Time to explore!

(Tenkai, sitting at their desk, is diligently focused, with a notebook open in front of them. They listen attentively to the teacher and carefully jot down notes.)

Tenkai: (whispering to themselves) Every opportunity to learn is valuable. I must absorb as much knowledge as I can to better understand the world around me.

(The teacher begins the lesson, and Hooaka peeks into the classroom from outside.)

Hooaka: (whispering to themselves) Ah, maybe I should go back to class. I don't want to miss out on anything important.

(Hooaka enters the classroom, trying to be inconspicuous.)

Teacher: Hooaka, you're late. Please take your seat.

Hooaka: (sheepishly) Sorry about that, sensei. I got a bit carried away. It won't happen again.

(Hooaka quickly takes a seat, joining the rest of the students. Meanwhile, Tenkai continues to diligently take notes, absorbed in their studies.)

(Scene shifts to the end of the class, with the students packing up their belongings.)

Hooaka: (to Tenkai) Hey, Tenkai! Did I miss anything important during the class?

Tenkai: (closing their notebook) Not really, just a recap of previous topics. But it's always good to be present and engaged in class, Hooaka. You never know when you might learn something new.

Hooaka: (grinning) You're right, Tenkai. I'll try to be more mindful of that. Let's make the most of our time here at Mugenri High!

(Tenkai nods, appreciating Hooaka's enthusiasm.)

(Scene fades out, leaving a sense of camaraderie and the shared goal of embracing learning.)

Chapter 3: Lunchtime Chaos

(Scene: School cafeteria, lunchtime. The students gather around tables, enjoying their meals and engaging in conversations.)

(Shion sits at a table, eyeing Tsubakura from a distance, their mischievous intentions evident. Yabusame joins them, oblivious to Shion's ulterior motives.)

Yabusame: (excitedly) Hey, Shion! How's your day going so far?

Shion: (smirking) Oh, just fine, Yabusame. Say, have you seen Tsubakura around?

Yabusame: (looking around) Hmm, I haven't seen them yet. Why do you ask?

Shion: (leaning closer) Oh, nothing. Just a little friendly interaction, you know?

(Yabusame nods, unaware of Shion's true intentions. Meanwhile, Lumen appears restless and agitated, attracting attention from their friends.)

Clause: (concerned) Lumen, what's wrong? You seem different today.

Lumen: (frustrated) I don't know! I consumed some moonlight last night by accident, and now I can't control my powers! Everything is so chaotic!

Haru: (calmingly) Don't worry, Lumen. We'll figure it out. Maybe there's a way to reverse the effects.

(Lumen's erratic behavior continues, causing small bursts of light and energy around them. The surrounding students cast worried glances.)

(Scene shifts back to Shion and Yabusame's conversation, interrupted by Shion's mischievous actions.)

Shion: (whispering) Watch this, Yabusame. I'm going to give Tsubakura a little scare.

(Yabusame watches curiously as Shion begins to approach Tsubakura's table.)

Yabusame: (whispering) Be careful, Shion. You don't want to cause any trouble.

(As Shion reaches Tsubakura's table, an unexpected event unfolds. Tsubakura senses Shion's presence and swiftly dodges their advance.)

Tsubakura: (playfully) Nice try, Shion. You'll have to be quicker than that.

(Shion's plan foiled, they retreat with a mischievous grin, accepting the playful banter.)

(Scene returns to Lumen, whose outbursts are becoming more intense, drawing attention from the cafeteria staff.)

Cafeteria Staff: (concerned) Is everything alright over there? We're here to help if you need anything.

Haru: (urgently) Lumen, we need to get you somewhere safe and find a solution to this. Let's go!

(Lumen, accompanied by Haru, makes their way out of the cafeteria, leaving their friends behind.)

(Scene fades out, leaving a mix of anticipation, worry, and curiosity in the air.)

Chapter 4: A Heartfelt Note

(Scene: Classroom, second-to-last class of the semester. The students are seated, awaiting the start of the lesson. Tenkai, sitting at their desk, is immersed in writing a note.)

(Tenkai carefully writes a heartfelt message on a piece of paper, pouring their gratitude onto the page. The students around them notice the sincere expression on Tenkai's face.)

Aoji: (curiously) Tenkai, what are you writing there?

Tenkai: (smiling) Just a little note to express my gratitude, Aoji. I want to thank everyone for making this semester so memorable.

Kuroji: (intrigued) That's sweet of you, Tenkai. It's been a great semester indeed.

(Tenkai finishes writing the note, folds it neatly, and slips it into an envelope.)

Tenkai: (softly) I've had the opportunity to learn and grow alongside all of you. The experiences we've shared have been truly invaluable.

Hooaka: (grinning) Well, I can't wait to read what you wrote, Tenkai. You always have a way with words.

(Tenkai's gaze shifts towards the front of the classroom, where the teacher prepares to begin the lesson.)

Tenkai: (reflectively) This note is just a small gesture of appreciation for our teachers, the staff, and all of you, my fellow classmates. We've come a long way together.

(Meanwhile, other students catch glimpses of Tenkai's note and eagerly anticipate its contents.)

Haru: (excited) Tenkai's notes are always heartfelt and uplifting. I'm sure this one will be no different.

(Lumen, who had returned to the classroom with Haru after their earlier incident, watches Tenkai with curiosity.)

Lumen: (whispering) I wonder what Tenkai wrote. It must be something special.

(Tenkai places the envelope in their bag, ready to deliver it at the appropriate moment.)

Tenkai: (softly) I hope this small token of gratitude brings a smile to everyone's faces. It's a reminder of the wonderful times we've had together.

(The teacher begins the lesson, drawing the students' attention away from Tenkai's note. Yet, the warmth and anticipation linger in the air, spreading a sense of unity and appreciation.)

(Scene fades out, leaving Tenkai's note waiting to be unveiled and cherished by their fellow classmates and the school staff.)

Chapter 5: Farewell and Gratitude

(Scene: Classroom, last class of the semester. The students are filled with a bittersweet mix of emotions as they listen attentively to the teacher's final lesson.)

(Tenkai's heartfelt note remains safely tucked away in their bag, awaiting its destined recipients. Meanwhile, in the teacher's lounge, Mitori and Garaiya come across the note, their curiosity piqued.)

Mitori: (noticing the envelope) Oh, what do we have here?

Garaiya: (leaning closer) It appears to be a note from Tenkai. Let's see what it says.

(Mitori carefully opens the envelope and reads Tenkai's heartfelt message. A warm smile forms on her face.)

Mitori: (grateful) This is such a thoughtful gesture. Tenkai has always been considerate of others.

Garaiya: (nodding) Indeed. They truly have a way with words. I'm grateful to have them as a student.

(Meanwhile, back in the classroom, the teacher concludes the final lesson of the semester.)

Teacher: (smiling) That wraps up our classes for this semester. I'm proud of all the hard work you've put in, and I wish you a well-deserved break.

(The students share a mixture of relief and nostalgia as the reality sinks in that the semester has come to an end.)

Hooaka: (wistful) It feels strange to think we won't be coming to class together every day for a while.

Tenkai: (softly) Change can be bittersweet, but it also opens up new opportunities and experiences.

(After the class concludes, the students bid their farewells, exchanging hugs, handshakes, and promises to stay in touch. Meanwhile, some students head off to various after-school activities and clubs.)

Haru: (excited) I can't wait to dive into my club activities during the break. It's going to be so much fun!

Lumen: (smiling) I hope you have a great time, Haru. Enjoy every moment of it.

(As the remaining students leave the classroom, Tenkai spots Mitori and Garaiya waiting outside.)

Tenkai: (approaching Mitori and Garaiya) Oh, you found the note. I'm glad it reached you.

Mitori: (grateful) Thank you, Tenkai. Your words touched our hearts. It means a lot to know that our efforts as teachers are appreciated.

Garaiya: (nodding) Your gesture reminds us why we do what we do. We're grateful to have you as our student.

(Tenkai smiles humbly, feeling a sense of fulfillment and connection.)

Tenkai: (sincerely) Thank you both for your guidance and support throughout the semester. It's been a truly enriching experience.

Mitori: (kindly) The pleasure is ours, Tenkai. We look forward to seeing you continue to grow and succeed in the future.

(The students bid their final farewells, with Tenkai feeling a sense of gratitude and accomplishment as they leave the school premises.)

(Scene fades out, leaving the lingering echoes of heartfelt farewells and the anticipation of what lies ahead for the students.)

Chapter 6: Farewell and New Beginnings

(Scene: Mugenri High, late afternoon. The clock strikes 6:00 PM, signaling the end of the day. The students gather in the courtyard, exchanging heartfelt goodbyes and well wishes.)

(Sumireko, though not a regular student, joins the gathering to bid her own farewells.)

Sumireko: (smiling) I'll miss all of you. It's been an incredible experience being part of this school. Take care, everyone!

(The students express their gratitude and wave goodbye as Sumireko makes her way through the crowd. Meanwhile, inside the teachers' lounge, the staff members gather to discuss their remaining tasks.)

Mitori: (looking at the clock) It's time to wrap things up for the day. We have some paperwork to finish before we can call it a night.

Garaiya: (nodding) Right. Let's make sure everything is in order so we can start fresh when the new semester begins.

(While the teachers delve into their remaining tasks, Para, the energetic and efficient secretary, buzzes around the office, completing their duties with enthusiasm.)

Para: (typing furiously) Just a few more tasks to complete, and we'll be ready to close up for the day. We've got this!

(The staff members exchange appreciative glances, impressed by Para's dedication and efficiency.)

Mitori: (smiling) Thank you, Para. Your hard work and positive energy always brighten up the office.

Garaiya: (chuckling) You're like the heartbeat of this school, keeping everything running smoothly.

Para: (grinning) It's all part of the job! I'm happy to contribute to the well-being of Mugenri High.

(As the evening progresses, the staff diligently finishes their remaining paperwork, ensuring that everything is organized and ready for the next semester. Finally, the time comes to close the school for the day.)

Mitori: (satisfied) Well done, everyone. We've accomplished a lot this semester. Let's enjoy our well-deserved break.

Garaiya: (stretching) Agreed. It's time to recharge and come back refreshed and ready for new challenges.

Para: (excited) I can't wait for the next semester! I have so many ideas to make it even better.

(With their tasks completed, the staff members gather their belongings and prepare to leave the school premises.)

Mitori: (reflecting) It's been a wonderful semester filled with growth, laughter, and learning. I'm grateful to be part of this community.

Garaiya: (smiling) Mugenri High truly is a special place. I'm honored to be surrounded by such talented students and dedicated colleagues.

(The staff members exchange warm smiles before bidding each other farewell. The school falls silent as everyone heads home, ready to embrace the upcoming break and the anticipation of new beginnings.)

(Scene fades out, leaving the school in a peaceful stillness, knowing that it will soon come alive once again with the energy and enthusiasm of its students and staff.)

To be continued...

[ffxivaltstars]

FFXIVWrite2021 - Prompt 18 - Devil’s Advocate

Dealing with Rhai'li could be difficult even at the best of times. Trying to convince him to try something out of his comfort zone was no the best of times.

"I promise you, it's better than you think," Toshiya tried.

Rhai'li looked up at him with big, sad eyes. "But it's green."

"Yes, but that doesn't make it bad. It's been blanched and seasoned and it really isn't as bad as you keep saying it will be."

"Or maybe he'll keel over and die on the spot," Kuroji said from the doorway to the kitchen and dining area.

Toshiya rubbed a hand over his eyes. "You're not helping."

"Well, either he doesn't eat it and therefore doesn't get dessert - in that case, more for me," the big Xaela explained. "Or he does eat it and dies on the spot - in that case, more for me." Kuroji smirked. "It's a win-win."

Toshiya full-on facepalmed while Rhai'li whined and dramatically fell backward onto the tatami. When one thought of there being a toddler in the house, they didn't think it would be an easily-antagonized teenage miqo'te.

(( @eorzean-wayfinder​ ))

[aeonghaseyo]

I still have that autotuned JYP brainrot, 2PM deserved better lmao

anw give it views and likes in yt!!!!

[maideninorange]

How would Kuroji's siblings react to them getting killed by Saragimaru, as what happened in that one fic.

(Referring to my very first fic, "A Single Dying Regret", in which Kuroji was dying of old age and Saragimaru paid them a visit, which ended exactly like this).

Oh boy, I have some thoughts on this. I couldn't figure out if you meant in the verse of that fic or in general. So I did both. Strap yourselves in!

In the timeline of that fic, while I imagine they were anticipating Kuroji's death any day now, they would probably be very shocked to find out their actual cause of death there, for starters. While I do feel Saragimaru wouldn't be sticking around to explain themself, I imagine it wouldn't be too hard to figure out that they were the culprit (at least to the Shitodos).

As for individual reactions...

Hoojiro has already passed on in the timeline there. As a result, she can't really have a reaction to it (though she probably had a long conversation with Kuroji as ghosts once they joined her, so I presume this came up).

Hooaka, once the shock wears off, is probably going to be very angry. While they always got on each other's nerves, at the end of the day they were still family, and very close family at that (and because they are still grieving from losing Hoojiro). So to lose Kuroji in such an unexpected manner (even if their death was coming)? They actually have a target to project said anger onto. Hooaka would probably spend a couple years trying to hunt Saragimaru down for it. Of course, the problem here is that while not on their death bed quite yet, both them and Aoji are still really old. They just can't put up as good of a fight as they used to. So I think it is pretty safe to say Hooaka is not going to be able to return the favor. That just isn't gonna happen. But that doesn't mean Hooaka won't try. Their family has had a lot of weird things happen to them and they've beaten the odds before, so why not now too? So Hooaka can't be talked out of this. Until either they accept what has happened (especially since Saragimaru has a pretty good reason to want Kuroji dead) or they perish, whichever comes first.

Aoji would also probably be very upset at Saragimaru...at least, at first. But I think after a long while, they would come to an uneasy form of acceptance about the whole thing. Kuroji brought their actual demise on themself, and if Saragimaru wanted both them and Hooaka dead, they would've killed both of them after getting done with Kuroji. This is just the last of Kuroji's actions as a greedy scoundrel catching up to them. Make no mistake though, it still fucking stings. Kuroji wasn't perfect by any means, but they still loved them (even if they did some terrible things in order to show it). It just would be more of that melancholic, regretful, "I wish I got to spend more time with them" or "I wish I was kinder to them" sorta thing as they work through it. Aoji just isn't the type to go charging after Saragimaru in search of revenge like Hooaka is here (the fact that they are very old probably helps).

Now as for in the current timeline of canon...Well, that's where things get messy. Mainly because while I absolutely see Saragimaru just offing Kuroji once they've reached the last straw (or Kuroji straight up crosses the Moral Event Horizon, causing Saragimaru to decide they're better off just killing them, whichever you prefer), the specific circumstances that lead up to it would probably play a major factor in how the Shitodo siblings would react. So these are their reactions in what I feel would be the most likely reason for Saragimaru to finally do them in (read: they got sick of being little better than their slave and decided to give them a fatal reminder of who they're dealing with), and under the assumption Saragimaru's revenge didn't have any other caveats, like collateral in the form of the others.

Reaction wise, they're very similar. But since the Shitodos no longer lack the comfort of Kuroji's days already being numbered like in that fic and are not super old (or dead in Hoojiro's case) themselves, things get a little more dicy. And violent.

Hoojiro is still in the Outside World, so she most likely wouldn't know for a long while that Kuroji is dead. When she does find out (whether by getting into Mugenri or otherwise), this would be her worst nightmare come true. One of her greatest fears since her younger siblings were all abducted was essentially this very scenario, even if Kuroji is significantly more at fault for their sorry fate than how she pictured. I can see her seeking out Saragimaru in order to learn what happened from their perspective (and maybe even try and kill them herself if she feels angered enough by their response) and confirm if they went down a similar path as to the one she did in her past. How well that goes (and if she walks away with her life) depends entirely on what lead to Saragimaru killing Kuroji in the first place (and if they aren't still vengeful enough to kill any Shitodo that knocks on their door). Most importantly though, Hoojiro would probably be asking herself things like "Why couldn't it have been me?" and "This never would've happened if I was there to protect them." the entire time they are trying to investigate.

Hooaka, like before, would probably go on an angry rampage in an attempt to murder Saragimaru for murdering their sibling. Unlike in the timeline described above though, Hooaka stands a pretty decent chance of being able to make an honest attempt. Granted, I don't really see them succeeding, because Saragimaru is not going to be fighting with the spell card rules if they can help it, and will be relying on good old fashioned lethal combat in order to keep Hooaka from getting an edge (and because they really don't want to die if they lose the spell card battle), and since Hooaka doesn't seem to have any experience in actual full blown fights with a great chance of death... Yeah. But on the off chance they succeed (since that is still a possibility), Hooaka would most likely find victory very hollow. Killing Saragimaru isn't going to bring Kuroji back. In fact, killing Saragimaru might make things worse (especially if Yaorochi enters the equation and found out about Saragimaru). What Hooaka needs here isn't vengeance, but some help and comfort from their siblings in order to not do something they'll regret.

Aoji here would most likely also be rather angry once the shock wears off, but I feel there would also be quite a bit of fear too. Saragimaru already killed Kuroji, and they know where they live. Could they and Hooaka be next? I think it would make them really anxious, especially since Kuroji was one of their major support systems. I can see them going for revenge of pushed into it (like if Saragimaru does in fact come to kill them and Hooaka), but it would in the form of just making good on Kuroji's old threat and telling Yaorochi about them. Preferably after painting them in a terrible light. And anonymously. But I see what's more likely is a reaction similar to theirs described above, but with thoughts like "If I just saw the signs..." and "I wish Kuroji never brought that snake into our lives..." instead.

In conclusion, Kuroji getting what's coming to them would probably be a lot more tragic than you might think, especially to their own family. To me, at least.

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Reading Len’En Profiles Part 4

This took a while didn’t it? This is being split up into two parts since Fumikado’s profile is way bigger (with more info about other characters, including future characters in BPoHC) than initially expected. Teams, Sese, Tsugumi, Shion and Tenkai are covered in this part.

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As always, here’s a quick look on the profiles for the returning characters. 

Team Profiles

Shrine Team:

I like how Yabusame’s profile mentions that they wear lighter clothes in Winter than in Summer yet the only discernible difference I can tell from their sprite is “Yabu choosing not to wear shoes”

I can't believe Tsuba’s profile casually reveals that they remodeled their body structure so they can't feel the cold. What the heck Tsuba?

Slaver Team

Kuroji’s profile is such a swerve. We went from “gotta put food on the table for my siblings” to Kuroji going full “Ameyama Telegraph style Reimu” who shakes down people [youkai] for money

Kuroji having ambitions to open a school in Mugenri is unexpected

Wait, so Kuroji, who is described as being a scholar of pre-history, wants to open a school (and presumably wants to teach at it). And Keine, from Touhou, is a were-hakutaku who can manipulate history, that teaches at a school. HMMMMMMM.....

“This is kinda dangerous” lmao at that being in Saragimaru’s profile. I appreciate how this is referenced in Yaorochi’s profile (their profile mentions that they feel like they’re being watched)

It’s revealed that Saragimaru doesn’t actually know if they are related by blood which is kinda weird? I got the impression that the one who was in the dark about everything was Yaorochi, not Saragimaru. Maybe I should take another look at their EMS profile...

Bottle Opener Team

I mentioned previously that one of the EMS profiles confirmed that Orochi was a youkai. Well Yaorochi’s profile 200% confirms that Orochi was a youkai with the line “[Yaorochi’s] a youkai very much like Yamato no Orochi” which is good to know

It’s been a while so I forgot, and ended up chuckling at, the bottle opener stuff. Especially the “Yaorochi has been training so good they’re good at the bottle opener now too!” angle

"For the sake of creativity, [Sukune doesn’t] speak like a normal person.” So that’s the reason for their accent? Lol okay

I like how Sukune’s wings are given a small explanation here. I wouldn’t have guessed that they could fly without them (I would have assumed they can’t normally fly, and that they fought on-foot in EMS)

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Boss Profiles

Stage 1 / Stage Extra+ Boss - Sese Kitsugai

Original Opinion: While I find their in-game spellcards (as a Stage 1 boss) to be rather zany, I love this Bony Baby. Seriously, I cannot look at their sprite, with their cute smiling baby fangs, and see Sese as an adult (I think they’re referred to as “a kid” by some of the teams too). I am not so hot on EX-Sese as a design, but in concept? I LOVE IT. I think their BPoHC design (which I love, love LOVE, but more on that in the next post) is a better middle ground between  “base” Sese and EX-Sese, but I digress. Sese is 'Sese-rious’ fun!

Comments on Profile:

Interesting, interesting. So apparently Sese Kitsugai (or just “Sese”, according to their Wiki entry) isn’t their real name. They just thought it was a pleasant nickname.

It seems that without their skull, they don’t remember much (like their original name). It’s weird since they draw attention to Sese’s current skull helmet in Yaorochi’s route (Sukune can’t remove it, Yaorochi seems to think it’s special) but I suppose that Sese’s original skull should be WAY bigger than their current one.

Sese has a second profile which adds a lot more details. Apparently, they were scavenging bones near Harujion while that big epic fight was happening in Stage 6.

So EX Sese’s appearance is their canon true/”original” appearance. Boo. I honestly think their BPoHC design is way better. It also seems that without the original skull, Sese cannot maintain their original appearance.

Sese’s EX Profile has an extra ability: “something like conquering the above-ground”. That’s not ominous at all.

I cannot help but wonder if Sese originally fought Tsurubami and just got whooped really hard... okay, now I have the mental image of Tsurubami booting Sese’s skull so hard that they became dumb.

Oh and Sese is mentioned as excavating becoming a hobby for them. Good for Sese.

New Opinion: Y’know, it just hit me that Sese is *basically* Rumia / EX-Rumia but canon and with 200% more bones...

Regardless, Sese is so good. Just like the two other Stage 1 bosses so far. It’s crazy how good JynX is at doing Stage 1 bosses, I dislike most Touhou Stage 1 bosses (the only good ones are Eika and Nazrin).

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Stage 2 Boss - Tsugumi Umatachi

Original Opinion: Tsugumi is the one character I say has aged like fine wine (to me). I thought that Tsugumi being a grumpy goon, despite being a steampunk-looking, bat wing-wearing, eggplant-riding jockey, was such a strange design choice. Then I realized that “grumpy person who dresses colorfully” is basically my real life aesthetic and I totally got it. Though I outright like Fumikado more, I appreciate their personality and their fun musical theme.

Comments on Profile:

...After reading this profile, I’m not sure what to take at face value. 

Okay so first off, they were hired by a certain someone. It’s unclear if this someone is Fumikado (the obvious choice) or Iyozane (who is technically the person who put out the bounty that Tsugumi and Kuroji are following up on in the game).

There’s some reference to boke and tsukkomi that I honestly do not understand. Like I recognize the terms from Gintama, but I’m not sure what JynX is trying to say about Tsugumi as a character when they say “Ninjas!” or that Tsugumi wasn’t born in Japan.

Also, their species is “Eggplant Jockey”. I have no frame of reference for what this is supposed to mena.

New Opinion: I... have no new opinion because I have no idea what I just read. I was going to say “oh so Tsugumi isn’t Japanese” but I just skimmed their page on the Shout Wiki and there is no reference to this fact (which makes it seem like that was just an example of this boke and tsukkomi thing mentioned before)

I got nothing :/ Tsugumi is still cool tho

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Stage 6 Boss - Shion

Original Opinion: Just as Sese continues the unbroken tradition of Len’En games having incredibly good Stage 1 bosses, Shion continues the tradition of Len’En games having incredibly underwhelming final bosses 

Yaorochi and Clause both had something keeping them from being great final bosses; for Clause, its their joke character personality that lets them down, while with Yaorochi, it’s their theme. In Shion’s case, it’s the fact that they come completely out of nowhere, hijacking Fumikado’s rightful place as Final Boss that gets me all hot and bothered. (I think that Shion giving off strong “low rent Yuyuko vibes doesn’t help their case either)

It’s an absolute shame, since Shion seems to have clearly learned from Clause and Yaorochi, since they’ve got the creepy (cool) personality and the kickass boss theme. If only they had actual relevance to RMI’s plot...

Comments on Profile:

So apparently Shion is from a magical plant that can resurrect or grant immortality, it always pops up in a random place and the Senri Priests are usually supposed to cut it down when that does happen... oh dear.

Oh I see now, Shion is like Ermac from Mortal Kombat i.e. they’re a mass of souls and experiences that collectively form a new being. That’s a pretty cool backstory, actually! ...Wait, so the final spellcard that Shion has... are those like the names of the souls they absorbed?? That seems interesting.

So it goes that the souls in Shion were split at some point: the good souls formed the body while the evil souls formed the spirit. This intended equilibrium, however, was distorted by Mugenri’s barrier and instead of a split of good and evil it was just evil and more evil. Well that basically explains why Shion went from no chill to being very chill after Stage 6. Shion is mentioned as literally getting killed in all the endings (because everyone apparently went too ham). So we basically have “Evil and Eviler Shion” dying and then Harujion bringing them back as “Equilibrium of Good and Evil Shion”. Interesting, interesting.

This last part of the profile is such a mood. “[...] a good number of those voices were playing the same melody in unison, that “the world is full of malice.” “...Shion had no doubt about that claim. If their body is a miniature copy of the world itself, then they are evil itself.”

New Opinion: While I still hate that Shion hijacked Fumikado’s role as final villain, they are a way more interesting character than I initially thought. I do know that Shion is apparently a playable character in BPoHC, but have no idea how JynX intends to use them, so I’m interested to see what JynX’s plans are for them

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Stage Extra Boss - Tenkai Zuifeng

Original Opinion: I think my first thoughts went exactly like “oh god that outfit is horrible” to “oh god this fight is insane” to “oh so they’re just Tsurubami’s really, really tired friend, I dig it”. I think the aspect I appreciate most is that they’re basically the straight man character the series has been missing. Yabusame and Tsubakura are weirdos, Kuroji is a scoundrel, the Adagumos operate on weird youkai logic and Sukune lacks common, human sense.

Tenkai is your only option if you’re looking for a sensible recurring character. And this sensibility only makes the interpretation of a Tenkai who is “endlessly tired of everyone’s shit” stronger in my mind.  Beyond the personality, they have a great theme, a cool backstory and, most importantly, a really damn good shot type in BPoHC. Now if only their outfits weren’t absolutely, consistently garish. It’s like JynX heard me say “the Len’En games need more colour” and decided to concentrate it in Tenkai’s outfit which has like, EVERY SINGLE COLOUR. 

I still love my Tired Barrier Carpenter but please stop picking your own outfits

Comments on Profile: 

Okay so Tenkai is from a renowned family of barrier builders that has worked with the Senri Shrine. Note the focus on the word *builders*; apparently these builders aren’t so good at repairing barriers. Cue Tenkai getting a job to repair the Mugenri Barrier as part of her ‘training’ (at least, that’s what it seems like on the surface. It’s mentioned that this training is also an attack on Tenkai’s prestige). 

The profile mentions Tenkai pulling some prank as a way to get back at her bosses. Tenkai hating her bosses just makes tired Tenkai more and more real in my head.

From my knowledge of the routes in-game, this prank was not repairing the barrier immediately, letting the souls outside the Barrier into Mugenri and basically letting the events of the game happen (Fumikado and co. start gathering souls, Harujion sprouts near Fumikado, Shion is born, Sese transforms in the Extra etc.). I guess it’s also meant to be an excuse to test Tsubakura and Yabusame. In short, we can all thank Tenkai for the events of this game.

IIRC, I think Tenkai is referenced as being from the Outside World? Maybe? I know it’s brought up in the Kuroji / Saragimaru route. 

It’s also not mentioned in the profile I believe Lumen is responsible for punching a hole in the barrier in the first place which is HILARIOUS

Their title is of the “Old Dictators”. So basically, Tenkai is the Marisa to Tsurubami’s Reimu.

New Opinion: I already liked Tenkai, this is just cementing my headcanon of Tenkai being a very, very tired person. There’s not a whole lot to say about Tenaki since this is all just plot and worldbuilding details 

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I will finally get into Iyozane (who has a small profile, but has a large role in Fumikado’s profile) and Fumikado (who has a huge, huge profile) in the next part.

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Nicknames: Well other than Acy sometimes people say Akkey or Acki or something

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Languages: English and some Japanese

Nationality: American 

Favorite season: Early spring/before it becomes hell on earth since I live in a desert

Favorite flower: I have no fucking clue...I like the ones that look kinda fluffy like Carnations and shit i guess

Favorite scent: uh im not much of a smell person, food when im hungry probably lol

Favorite color: teal/turquoise 

Favorite animal: Do not ask questions you are not prepared to here the answer to. I just really love animals in general but a few faves are crocodiles, lizards, mustelids, sharks and so on and so on.

Favorite fictional characters: Rise Kujikawa, Sanae Kochiya, Kuroji Shitodo, Lappland, just to name a few

Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate: Hot chocolate by default since I don’t like coffee or tea but I don’t really drink that much either

Average sleep hour: like...probably 9-10 hours. I like my sleep

Dog or cat person: I love both, usually if I’d have to pick one I’d go with cats since I’ve been living with them for a while now and I really enjoy it, but something about quarantine has made my “I want a dog” feelings the strongest they’ve been since I was like, 8

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