#to the non-exorcist

[mizu-chin]

Sarcasm and love "Nighttime Encounters and Discoveries in the Kitchen"

*English is not my first language, sorry for any mistakes*

The night was silent at the Okumura siblings' residence. The full moon softly illuminated the hallways and rooms, creating a tranquil atmosphere but also carrying a certain air of mystery. Awakened by a sudden thirst, S/N decided to leave the comfort of her room to get a glass of water from the kitchen.

Walking down the hallway, her bare feet made hardly any noise on the wooden floor. She carefully descended the stairs, avoiding the creaky steps. As she approached the kitchen, she noticed a faint light and the sound of clattering pans.

Entering the kitchen, S/N was surprised to see Rin in an apron, focused on something cooking on the stove. The look of concentration on his face was almost comical, and the scene made S/N pause for a moment to watch.

Rin, sensing her presence, turned around with an enthusiastic smile. "Hey, S/N! I couldn't sleep and decided to cook something. Want to try it?" He held a wooden spoon with a small portion of what seemed to be an aromatic broth.

S/N frowned slightly, her golden pupils narrowing with suspicion. "You want me to taste this? At this hour of the night?" she asked, her tone laden with skepticism.

Rin laughed, a soft sound that filled the kitchen. "Yes! I promise it's good. At least, I think it is," he said, extending the spoon towards her.

She hesitated, her eyes fixed on the spoon as if expecting something unexpected to jump out of it. But the sincerity and enthusiasm on Rin's face were almost contagious. He seemed so genuinely excited that, for a moment, S/N let her guard down.

"Come on, S/N. It won't kill you," Rin encouraged, his expression softening into an encouraging smile.

With a resigned sigh and a look that said "I can't believe I'm doing this," S/N stepped forward. She slowly approached, keeping her eyes fixed on Rin, before finally opening her mouth and accepting the spoon.

As she tasted the broth, S/N's eyes opened slightly wider than usual. The flavor was rich and comforting, a perfect blend of spices she didn't expect. The pleasant surprise caught her off guard, and she couldn't hide a small, satisfied smile.

"See? I told you it was good!" Rin exclaimed, beaming at her reaction.

S/N wiped her mouth delicately with the back of her hand and looked at Rin, a different sparkle in her eyes. "Okay, you got it right. It's really good," she admitted, her tone softer than usual.

Rin smiled, pleased not only by his culinary success but also by the rare moment of seeing S/N lower her guard. "You know, if you want, I can teach you some recipes. Cooking can be a good way to relax," he suggested, as he went back to stirring the pot.

She pondered the proposal for a moment, observing Rin with an analytical look. Maybe there was more to this spirited young man than she had thought. "Maybe," she replied, as enigmatic as ever, but with a lightness in her eyes that Rin noticed and appreciated.

[akilemm]

He angy 😠

[grinu]

hapy birth to Rin (and yukio) littl doodllll WIP

[kuramirocket]

[souenkun]

I can't get over how this is the first time that seiji sounds so defeated (while also revealing a different, unfortunate side of being a matoba heir)... the animators and suwajun really came in to whack me in the head one by one when I'm still reeling from reading this scene in the manga 😭

[hootiee]

i dont think ive ever seen the aoex tag get so many posts in a single day in ages. this is way more posts than when a manga chapter drops or a new anime episode. the power of americans..

[bishiemi]

you arrrre my dade, b

[onceupona-crossover]

A rivals to brothers-in-arms moodboard of Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist) & Rin Okumura (Blue Exorcist)

Requested by: @frie-ice

-Mod rapunzel

[canadianlucifer]

While I was reading Blue Exorcist I didn't fully register just how dark the Illuminati arc was, but watching it animated... holy shit.

I could not imagine going through what Izumo has and is going through. And being in the place of any of the other students? Dealing with unkillable regenerating zombies speaking to me in broken up bits saying they want to go home? Having so much pressure to do things most adults wouldn't be able to do? AT 15 YEARS OLD??

I feel like this is the turning point for the series bc it goes from "heehoo funny with epic fights and some character bonding" to "everyone you love is going to die if you don't fight right now. This world is bleak and horrifying under the thin veil we have created and the fate of it rests on your shoulders, all of you."

[thefigureresource]

Suzu Kanade : Exorcist Ninja Costume [Ayakashi Triangle] non scale from Union Creative coming January 2024.

[fluffyfairyzz]

i wish the exorcist had a bigger fandom dude WHY DOESNT IT its like super iconic and also has a sad wet priest man and if theres one thing i know about the internet is they love sad wet priest men!!!!

ive never even seen a the exorcist au besides the ones i made and may or may not post abt some day

[ruckis-vandalizes]

MAY GOD PROTECT THE KING

technically a redraw inspired by this drawing all the way back from 2019 vvv

lmaooo he got better

[tigertoramaru]

A wholesome relationship!

[scoobydoo-ghoulschool]

Squinting through the Exorcist to pretend Damian Karras was a butch lesbian.

[kuramirocket]

[loquatenjoyer69]

More Natori/Wavering/Younger Cousin Thoughts

CHAPTER 116 SPOILERS UNDER THE CUT:

"Mitsuru will welcome you, show you that same scene; we can share our hearts without any falsehoods and become ones who stand up to those people together. You needn't walk alone into the night's darkness any longer." "...Wanting that was my weakness." Normally in scenes where a character is being offered their desire come true at the "cost" of living in a dream/illusion/etc, the expected response is something like "No, even though I want that and life is painful, it's still worth living because it's real and that would be an illusion/false," reinforcing the value of "reality" over "illusions" unquestioningly. However, Natori, instead of acknowledging that he's choosing to give up his desires to live in the Real World, goes the very unusual route of "...Wanting that was my weakness."

Or, in the mind of the reader (or me at least) with context, "...Wanting that was my weakness (which you were able to take advantage of [therefore it was dangerous to me and must be discarded])."

Mitsuru told Natsume that when she told Natori her name, he "wavered" for a moment. This was what allowed her to look into his mind and spin an illusion out of his long held desires.

"I at least wanted to know his name, to try calling out to him. So when I hurriedly told him my name... deep in his eyes, I was reflected there, wavering."

Anyway, back to what Natori says. "...Wanting that was my weakness," and...?

"I don't want that anymore. I have no use for sentimentality that just becomes weakness. I don't have a younger cousin. Mitsuru is an illusion, and you are an ayakashi, which I have chosen to spend my life fighting."

He affirms again that it's not "I don't want to live in an illusion," but "I don't want those things anymore," because "I don't need sentimentality that just becomes weakness." And then, as if he's speaking this new self into existence, "I don't have a younger cousin. The thing called Mitsuru is an illusion, and you are an ayakashi," and finally "which I have chosen to spend my life fighting," reaffirming himself as an exorcist, one who is opposed to ayakashi. It would seem that the days of wavering are over for Natori.

"I know-"

"Natori, lately you've come to resemble the Matoba brat."