#yamada's song choice being all about you.... so good

[banqanas]

[BATTLE OF TOKYO 2024] PROFILE SHEET ⑩

Featuring: Kainuma Ryusei, Fukahori Miku, Yamada Kodai

Original Tweet & Schedule

English translations by Nhnix512: BBZ, Lil

[echo-of-sounds]

pregnancy

Small headcanons of how Aizawa, Toshinori, Hizashi, Fatgum, Gang Orca, and Hound Dog would be through your pregnancy.

I don’t write about giving birth (as I’m mildly terrified of doing so) so I didn’t add anything about that. Please don’t ask for me to. And even though I’m not interested in getting pregnant, I think I’d be okay with it if Kugo or Ryo were the father.

EDIT: I love picturing all of these men with little girls. It’s just so cute!

Warnings: uh, pregnancy

Aizawa Shouta

Shouta isn’t one to jump for joy when you tell him. However, you will get to see his handsome smile when he grabs your waist, breathing out a light laugh of happiness as he tightly hugs you. His smile won’t disappear for a while. Every time he glances at you, one simply finds its way onto his face.

It may not be by a whole lot, but his behavior changes. Just a little. When you’re out and about, his hand finds its way to your back or elbow much more often, particularly in a crowd. It’s the paternal instincts kicking in. His favorite cuddling position, laying between your legs with his head on your stomach, becomes harder the farther along you are. He adjusts to laying behind you, keeping a hand on your tummy throughout the entire night.

Shouta hides his worries well. Even the people closest to him have a tough time telling what exactly is going on with him. Sometimes, it’s a good thing. He’s a stable person to lean on. But it’s difficult to deal with when you’re hormonal and emotional. He pushes himself so hard to speak more. There’s no way of him understanding everything you’re going through, but when he opens up, he can tell just how much you appreciate it during the tough times. So he does it near-daily, checking in with each other before bed.

He hates how busy his life is. Well, he’s always kind of hated it. Now it’s worse because his partner’s pregnant, and he’s stuck in a room with screaming children when he should be bringing you to your appointments. Shouta attempts to make up for the absence by heading home every night and helping around the house more. Step in. Explain how you value his help, but also need him to relax. If he gets overworked, that would only stress you more.

Shouta changes his eating habits and fitness routines. He wants you to eat well for yourself and your child. He wants you to keep exercising for yourself and your child. He simply wants your body to be healthy. Don’t grumble because he’ll throw your complaining back in your face when the Lamaze coach explains how important physical health is. But don’t worry, his cute smile makes up for the teasing.

Yagi Toshinori

Toshinori is starstruck. Too many thoughts flood and fight. He loves children and has always wanted a family. Being able to father one with you is indescribable. And he never thought the universe would grant any of that. On the flip side, his fear is also undefinable. People know who he is now; who knows what’s out there, waiting to expose All Might’s weakness. The rapid thoughts may bring a tear or two. Cup his face and kiss them away, reassuring him that everything’s okay.

The fears follow him throughout your pregnancy. Like all things (with you and him), there are good days and bad days. His emotions ramp-up during your emotional and physically unwell days. He tries his best to push them down to focus on you. But they eventually end up spilling over. It’ll be common for both of you to cry at the end of the day, snuggled together, talking about the future, worries, and anticipations.

In general, Toshinori isn’t that protective. He trusts you and your abilities. Just because you’re pregnant, doesn’t mean you’re suddenly disabled. You can still do things. Although, he does become a bit of a helicopter. Whenever you bend over to pick up a bag, he beats you to it. He swoops the laundry basket from your hands, claiming, ‘You shouldn’t be lifting heavy things,’ despite it not even being ten pounds. He’s just very watchful of your movements.

He’s very active in dieting, doctor’s appointments, and planning. He eats well, so it’s easy for him to aid you in that respect. For doctors, he has quite a lot of contacts and knows many doctors from his time in the hospital. He asks around, only accepting the best for you. Planning, shopping, and setting up the nursery are his favorite parts. He loves choosing the sweetest colors, softest blankets, and, of course, all the adorable All Might onesies, toys, and superhero books he can find. The nursery is set up perfectly.

Toshinori doesn’t admit how incredibly your pregnant body enchants him. It isn’t always a horny, sexual need. It’s about admiring your body and what it’s creating. He just wonders at you. All the time. Sometimes the changes may make you feel insecure. He’s always there to listen and assure you how amazing your body is. If you want cuddles and kisses, he’ll give them with a smile. If you want gentle lovemaking, he guides you onto your back and gives you exactly what you want.

Yamada Hizashi

Expect a loud song of love, a bear hug, and jumping for joy when you tell him. Hizashi loves kids. He thinks they’re amazing and say some of the greatest things. And he’s beyond excited to see their quirk. Of course, it doesn’t mean he’ll love them any less if they’re born quirkless. He just loves imagining a little one with a similar quirk running around your place.

He is all about redecorating and planning. The entire apartment is getting babyfied and rearranged. The nursery will be beautifully painted. He regularly comes home with cute outfits and stuffed animals. Partly, it’s because he’s just so excited. The other part is he wants you to relax through the pregnancy. No stress, pressure, and unnecessary burden on your shoulders. He’s there to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Hizashi doesn’t just spoil your unborn child; he spoils you, buying you those pregnancy pillows, your favorite ice cream, driving you everywhere, etc… He just hates how much time his jobs take. He’d rather spend his time with you. To help, he’ll ask for time off of patrols, choosing to be closer with you, physically, mentally, and emotionally, during your pregnancy.

In the later months, Hizashi is all over you. Seriously, he will not leave you alone. He’s very handsy, kneading and licking your swollen, sore breasts, and stroking your belly. Your body, and everything it’s doing, is utterly gorgeous to him. He’ll suck away, gently nursing on your nipple while dozing off to Tv, occasionally switching to the other so it isn’t left needy.

Toyomitsu Taishiro

When you tell Taishiro, you’ll only be able to get out a few words before you’re lifted off your feet and spun around. He smooches all over your face, laughing and cheering about how amazing and perfect and stunning you are. You’ll have to ask to be put down lest you get sick from all his spinning. But his compliments keep coming. They won’t dwindle for a while. There’s just too much love in his body to keep inside.

Whatever you’re craving, no matter if it’s pineapple dipped in ketchup, he gives without complaint. He may try some of your odd combinations. Who knows? You could be on to something new. At the same time, he also watches out for your health. The cravings suck. He understands that. He truly does. But if you ate something sweet/not as healthy for lunch, then he plans a healthy dinner for you. Your body’s going crazy. It needs its nutrients.

Your worries are always taken seriously. It could be the most absurd thing to be anxious over. Tai always listens. His cute smile and never-ending positivity help a ton. Your body and brain are going through a lot. He’ll do his part to validate all your feelings. He talks down the anxieties as you eat pickles on ice cream, making sure you are and feel heard.

Since he works one job compared to the others, he’s able to be with you much more, notably during the hard-to-handle days and at appointments. And he picks up extra chores so you can rest through aches and pains. Any choices you make regarding your pregnancy and birth, he supports. He may not agree with everything, but he loves you, and it’s your body. He’ll always put your comfort and wishes first.

Tai treasured your tummy before. But now, seeing you growing with his child, he’s absolutely enraptured. He places nightly and morning kisses on your belly. When he wakes you up, his kisses trail down to the bump. Every night, he rubs lotion into your tummy, kissing and cooing to his child. It doesn’t matter if you’re only one week pregnant, and it’s just a clump of cells in there. Tai still sings to them.

Gang Orca

Kugo is in disbelief when you tell him. He freezes, staring, hardly hearing your words. Give him five minutes. He’ll process what you said and snap back to the present. Watch out because you’re going to get lifted high into the air and maybe tossed like a father does a baby. He’s just practicing. It’ll only take one or two days for him to slip into paternal mode. It’s damn near instinct for him.

As per usual, he’s a gentle paragon behind closed doors. Throughout your pregnancy, he melts into a puddle of sweet honey. His overall affection skyrockets. His hands and claws are as tender as possible whenever they touch you, doing whatever you need him to: massaging your back and legs, rubbing lotion all over, or brushing your hair. He reassures you through tears. He prepares healthy meals that satisfy your cravings. And he holds you all night, keeping you safe on his chest and in his arms.

Kugo goes to every single checkup and appointment. It doesn’t matter if it’s just an ordinary visit to your primary care doctor; he calls out of work and goes with you. At any ultrasounds, expect a few tears, especially when you hear the heartbeat for the first time. He holds them in until you’re alone. The second the door closes, his forehead is nudging yours as small, loved-filled tears fall. He never thought he’d get a family. Part of him thought he didn’t deserve a family, but you’ve proven that false repeatedly.

The farther along you are, the more he watches out for you. He checks in every morning to make sure you took your medicine and vitamins. He washes you so you don’t strain yourself. If you’re waddling, he offers his arm for support and helps you stand. If your back hurts, he applies a heating patch to your lower back and puts your shoes on for you. If you need it, he can carry you to the car and into where you’re going.

As does everyone, Kugo has doubts about his quirk and abilities. People have always viewed those with mutations differently. And it can affect their health, leading to numerous doctor visits and tests. He doesn’t want his baby to deal with the staring, whispers, self-doubts, and distress he did. To support him, talk in detail about his fears and help him realize he’s never disappointed you or hurt anyone. Kugo’s exactly how he should be.

Hound Dog

Ryo doesn’t have a tail, but you’ll definitely see a little happy wiggly before he hugs you. The following week, he keeps you close as he acts differently: rubbing up against you to ensure you smell like him, touching your nose with his, lapping along your neck, sleeping incredibly close, and occasionally smelling between your legs, licking the air around there to smell better. It’s awkward, almost weird, since it isn’t average ‘human’ behavior. But if you love him, let him do it. Please. Understand his nose works differently. It reassures and comforts him to smell you, checking in to see if anything’s changed.

Ryo gets protective when you’re on your period: When you’re pregnant, it’s so, so incredibly worse. He hovers, grumbling low at those walking by. Others barely hear it. It’s intense enough for you to feel it when he’s behind you. He doesn’t like people running up to you, or startling you, or roughhousing or playing in any way. He’s lenient with children, less with teens. Women get a deep growl and scowl. God help any man that approaches you. You might have to have him wear his Hero outfit’s muzzle until you give birth. Though, that might not help because then he’d be protective of two people.

It’s only the teensiest amount better at home. He makes you rest, almost too much. After work or some time outside, he shuffles you to the couch so you can’t overwork yourself. He’s a pleasant change of pace from his typical gruff self. However, as great as he is at the physical needs, he still struggles with the emotional aspects. You can cry on his shoulder, complain, and talk about your worries all you need to. He’s just a bit clunky when it comes to reciprocating the soft emotions. But he puts all his heart into it, and it’s easy to tell.

Ryo is also one who loves pregnancy sexy. You’re swollen and sensitive, and he loves watching your breasts bounce, maybe even leak a little depending on how far along you are. And since you’re already pregnant, he releases and stays inside. After, he lays behind you, keeping himself deep in you despite being flaccid, just feeling how wet and aroused and full you are because of him. When the heated moment is finally done, he licks you clean, nearly getting drunk off your smell.

[monkey-d-addy9000]

Hey~ some young EraserMic fanfics.

First of all, sorry for my english, it's not my native language

Since I don't find many young Erasermic fanfics, I decided to share with you some of the ones I liked the most and, who knows, with this encouragement, some writers feel inspired and decide to write some more? I don't know, I think it's just an appeal from a disaster girl.

Anyway~

Summary: As far as camping goes, it’s probably within Yamada’s Top Three Least Favorite Things To Do list.

But maybe this camping trip wouldn’t turn out so bad, so long as he has Aizawa by his side.

Second part:

Hizashi apologizing to Aizawa for making him insecure. Read Murphy's law first to understand.

Written by @tiniest-hands-in-all-the-land

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Summary: “I thought you might wanna hang around someone who didn’t hate your guts!” Yamada yells. “But I guess you just get off on everyone hating you!”

“I don’t care what people think about me,” Aizawa hisses back, just as coldly.

Or

Yamada's relationship with Aizawa is on thin ice, to say the least. Too bad class trips, technical mishaps, and simulated natural disasters don't consider personal vendettas when putting a damper on your day.

I highly recommend this story as it is a twist of feelings and emotions. I could feel on my skin every sensation I read. All the effort the author puts into their stories is almost magical.

Written by @tiniest-hands-in-all-the-land

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5 times Hizashi drops everything to take Shōta somewhere where he can rest comfortably, and 1 time Shōta picks everything up to allow Hizashi some repose

Hizashi being cute and careful with his "friend".

Written by @tiniest-hands-in-all-the-land

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I smiled on every line of this story. Just two cute boys being cute.

Written by @ill-go-with-that-then

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Just a warning: it's hot.

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Summary: 8-year-old Hitoshi Shinsou is Quirkless—at least, that’s what his foster dads have been told by the orphanage. Hitoshi never speaks, he signs, although there were no mentioned disabilities or medical conditions on his file to explain this. He’s seemingly capable of speaking, but it’s a mystery as to why he doesn’t. One day, however, a ruthless gang member breaks into the Aizawa-Yamada residence, intent on revenge for Shouta's capture of their brother, and upon seeing his foster dads in trouble, Hitoshi is left with no choice but to reveal his ‘villainous’ Quirk to save them.

I was so moved by this story that I had to reread it 4 times in less than a month to relive every good feeling that was transmitted to me.

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“What are you, scared, Aizawa?” Kayama leered, leaning in too close and poking at his side.

Shouta swatted her hand away. “Why would I be scared?” he scoffed. “They’re just mirrors.”

Hizashi fidgeted, leaning closer in a way that would be imperceptible if Shouta weren’t ridiculously over-aware of him. “The place looked deserted when we came in… maybe we should leave? We could still make it to the party!”

“We can’t leave without solving the maze,” Shouta said, irritably.

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Don't trust your eyes...

Ma babys are scared and in love

Written by @ill-go-with-that-then

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He tries to put all the enthusiasm he feels into it, to reassure Shouta that this step in their friendship is wanted and welcome.

It seems to work. Shouta’s shoulders relax, and he grins up at Hizashi, wiping his hair out of his eyes. He misses a piece, and Hizashi has to shove his hands into his pockets to keep from giving in to the strange impulse to tuck it behind Shouta’s ear.

It’s different, after that.

Another point of view.

Ah, young love. These boys are so soft. I can't handle that anymore. If you want to scream because you can't handle the amount of cuteness, you must read this.

Written by @ill-go-with-that-then

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1.

One In A Billion summary: Mic as a weapon is too much to handle. Aizawa as a meister is difficult to get along with. What will happen when these two odd souls are forced into taking on one of the names at the top of

Death's hit list?

It's Soul Eater AU time!!

2.

Clarity summary: Mic had his secrets, this Shouta knew. Even after all this time, when their souls resonated, there were places Shouta felt he couldn’t go, places Mic blocked from him. Shouta had these places within his own soul, too, but whenever something was truly important, Mic always seemed to know how to gently tug the truth out of him. Shouta, unfortunately, had no such similar tact, and usually he didn’t need to; Mic was open about so much.

How bad could Mic's secrets really be?

I was fine, until Yami quotes the song Clarity, and Yamada enjoying the song claiming to remember Shota when he hears it? I almost screamed. I love this fanfic from the bottom of my soul.

Written by @yamiheart and @nartothelar

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Those were the cutest young Erasermic stories I've read. I just wanted to share with you a little bit of my daily dose of love.

And yes, I reread them every day because they are the ones I liked the most. It's so well written that it really makes me feel every emotion as I read this.

Oh! And I will be updating as I find new good fanfics

[mydekuacademia]

The one where the deku squad and bakusquad reacted to their gf being in a play was so amazing! I wondered if I could request the same thing with tamaki amajiki? This boy is baby

Also for @pew-pew-bitch who asked for todo or aizawa! So im doing all three :)

(This is honestly just an excuse for me to geek out over musicals)

Amajiki Tamaki

Baby boy. Baby.

He was confused as hell when you bounded up to him with a small piece of paper in hand and a h u g e smile on your face

He was even more confused when you gave him the paper - a ticket to Wicked? - and told him he just had to go

Tama wasnt huge on the idea of going to a musical what with all the people and expectations, but it might be nice to have a date night with you

But wait, you only got a ticket for him???

He was too confused to overthink the possible meanings of you telling him to go alone

You merely smiled and pecked his cheek before telling him again to go, and that he'd like it for sure

The night of the performance, Tama nervously got dressed and made his way to the theater, where his best friends Mirio and Nejire were waiting outside, dressed to the nines (of course you wouldnt leave him to do this alone!)

When they all found their seats and got comfy, he asked his friends if they knew why you made him go to a musical without you. They grinned at each other and shrugged at him, only adding to the unease building in his chest

But then the lights dimmed and the curtain lifted, so he had no choice but to forego pondering any longer

The first song was great, as is to be expected of a broadway classic. But then....wait........

"What?! What are you looking at?! Oh, do I have something in my teeth?"

You were onstage, and.....green?

Tamaki's eyed widened comically. Mirio and Nejire snickered next to him. They knew, of course

And when you starting singing? My god...... Are you sure you dont have a singing quirk?????

When you began belting out the iconic notes of "Defying Gravity," Tamaki was damn near ready to pass out

At the end of the musical, bb boi raced to the stage door and waited anxiously for the chance to see you. Luckily, you knew that would happen, so you were waiting for him the second you went offstage

Your boyfriend for a moment was cured of his anxiety and swooped you into a massive hug, peppering kisses all over your face

You were wonderful, and he made sure you knew it

Todoroki Shouto

He actually brought up the idea of going to the musical to you

Something about Endeavor buying him and his siblings a season pass to the theater in an attempt to get on their good side. Shouto had never really expressed interest in musicals, so it was all pointless really

He heard you talking about musicals with some friends, so when he saw that a new musical was coming to town, he asked you to accompany him

You regretfully told him that you were too caught up with your work study, but you promised to make it up to him soon

Unbeknownst to him, you then called Fuyumi and let her know of your plan. Shouto was surprised to get a call from his sister inviting him to the very same musical he asked you to earlier. He reluctantly agreed

The night of the performance, he got all gussied up and met his sister at the doors before leading her in to their box (they're Endeavor's kids, of course they have a box)

He'd never heard of this musical before. Dear Evan Hansen? Weird

When it started, it seemed interesting enough. Evan reminded him a bit of Midoriya, he thought. But then.....

You came on stage, holding a phone and looking annoyed as hell

"He's definitely high."

It instantly clicked. So this was why you couldn't see the musical with him!! It all made sense now. He knew your work study wasnt that taxing

You were breathtaking on an average day, but now? Shouto could hardly blink

He was almost moved to tears when he heard you begin your character's requiem/not requiem

"Why should I play this game of pretend?"

After the show, Fuyumi shooed him off to go see you, chuckling that she'd see him at home later

When he finally found you, he yanked you into his arms and just held you to his chest for the longest time

"Thank you, love."

Aizawa Shouta

He was never really one for musicals, honestly. Sure, he could enjoy the soundtracks of some of them, but they were a little too out there most of the time

Plus, hes a hero and a teacher. When would he have had time to go to a musical?

However, for some reason, Present Mic got it in his head that he and Aizawa absolutely had to go see a new local play that was going to be coming out soon, and there was no way to say no to Yamada when he was so dead set on something, even if the play sounded weird as hell

He became a bit suspicious when you brought it up later, asking of he was gonna go. He hadnt mentioned it to you, so how did you know?

You sputtered a bit before sheepishly admitting that Yamada told you in case he needed backup to convince him to go. The story made sense, but Aizawa didnt quite believe you. He let it go, though

On the day of the show, you were nowhere to be seen. Aizawa had wanted to spend a bit of quality time with his daughter, but he supposed you were off with friends or something. Oh well

He soon learned your true whereabouts, though, when he and Yamada were a few minutes into the play and he saw you...on stage?

You were carrying out some weird footwork onstage, playing out an overcomplicated scene of a girl going to sign up for the afterschool play. You played shy, glanced around to see if anyone was watching you, etc. In the background, the cast crooned "Christiiiiiiine~," obviously referring to you

Aizawa huffed out a laugh and leaned further back in his seat before glancing at Yamada out of the corner of his eye. The blonde had his fists balled up under his chin and was excitedly looking between you and your father.

So, obviously he knew about this. This outting was clearly devised by Yamada and you. Well, there was nothing more to do with that than sit back and enjoy

As soon as you left the stage after the curtain fell, you dashed to where you knew your father and Yamada would be sitting.

"Dad! Dad! What did you think? How was I?"

Aizawa positively beamed and swept you into a huge hug. "Maybe I do like musicals after all"

[purekesseltrash]

My Fic List

Whelp, decided I should do one of these.  I have mostly written for Hockey RPF and BNHA, as you have likely already seen!

My BNHA Fics

Bury Them Deep

- “Shouji Mezou's entire life has revolved around being a goalie and playing hockey since he was five years old. After being drafted in the third round in the NHL, Shouji has two more years of college before moving on to playing professional hockey like he's always wanted. Or at least like he always thought he wanted. An injury that ends his season throws him into a tailspin, forcing him to take a look at his life and how he is going to live it, especially after meeting his fascinating new goth history tutor.”

(This bad bitch is 81k total and is chock full of my red hot hockey takes and midwestern references.  I love it very much and it is a sweet baby.)

The Rooftop Necromancy series AKA my black metal band AU:

Downhill from Here 

- “ Hizashi just wants to tour the country with his best friends with their metal band in their shitty van like they've been planning for years. He'd successfully hidden his crush on one of them for years, after all, he would definitely be able to make this work and keep things fun and uncomplicated. Until Aizawa decided to start acting weird. “

(In which I take you all on a nostalgic trip to 2006-2008 metal culture and you can see the black metal love song that my dumb ass wrote.)

The Perfect Mistake

- “ It wasn't as though Hizashi had planned on breaking up with his boyfriend while they were on tour in a tiny cargo van with no room and no peace. He would have much rather preferred to do it when they were home and he could easily go and crawl back into his mom's basement. But he didn't have a choice. “

(As relationships tend to do, theirs goes through problems.)

Rooftop Necromancy

-"He’d even ended up leaning into the crowd when someone’s elbow had connected solidly with his nose and thrown him back. They’d gone quiet as Hizashi got himself up to his feet, ripped off his now bloody ‘Within Temptations’ tshirt from 2004, whipped his hair back from his face and screamed, “That’s what I’m FUCKING talking about.” into the mic.

They went wild for it, cheering as blood ran down his nose, past his mouth and dripped onto the stage, leaving him feeling like an otherworldly monster performing an occult ritual. Metal, he thought dazedly to himself, why in the fuck had he ever stopped doing metal."

(I hyperfocused so hard at the idea of Mic as a metal head that I wrote this in seven straight hours and WROTE THROUGH THE ATTEMPTED COUP ON DEMOCRACY WITHOUT KNOWING IT.  It’s a bit rough, but it’s got some good parts and it spawned the whole damn series.)

Hands Up

- "But of course he had, they had always been able to read each other and what they meant. That had often been their problem, if he was going to be honest."

(In which they figure their shit out.  Basically it was written when I was thinking alot about how my own mental health had evolved through the years.  It’s basically the story of two people who are both very good for each other and also very bad and how they deal with that.  It’s probably the most personally meaningful thing I’ve ever written.)

The other BNHA fics:

Waking Up With Ghosts

-"Hizashi opened his eyes to a world that belonged to ghosts. His headphones were gone and the gray, grimy world that he felt more than saw was muffled and still. This was bad, he hazily thought."

In which we follow Hizashi shortly after the events of 296. How he's found, how he finds out and how he has to tell.”

(I fished this one out of the garbage of my Google Docs because I’d written most of it and forgotten about it.  I dragged it out, prettied it up a little and threw it up on AO3.  It is by far my most well read BNHA fic, go figure.)

Leave Her Johnny

-”Captain Hizashi Yamada has combed the Seven Seas looking for the elusive smuggler Eraserhead. He has spent years searching for him, tracking his movements and trying to anticipate where he would be next. But he had never considered what would happen when he finally found him. “

(I wrote a paragraph of this and was immediately like ‘I MUST CREATE THIS’.  I take some chances writing wise in this as the whole thing is done in a Victorian Era ish style of writing.  But I think it’s effective and the ending is likely one of the best that I’ve ever managed.  I’m proud of it.)

Gold Rush

-”"That earned him a laugh and Mashirao’s smile made something in his chest ache, something that made him want to hurt. Why had he ever left?

“I’m really not,” Mashirao was saying but Shinsou just shook his head and kissed him once, twice and wished he could take the sunny afternoon and make it stay forever. Make it stay forever like Mashirao somehow had, while the neighborhood had adjusted without Hitoshi’s permission.

“You are,” he said, “And I love it.”

I love you, he should have said.  But as Mashirao’s eyes softened and the blonde pushed him back against the bed, Hitoshi knew he didn’t need to say it."

(You know how sometimes you listen to a Death Cab for Cutie song about gentrification over and over until a fic comes out?  Because that’s basically what happened here.)

Black Sun

‘"But then he remembered the way that Shouji had eaten the night after, one hand curled into his hair as he hung back in the corner. Shouji hid when something was wrong, like a wounded cat trying to find a dark place to either live or die and he was being released tomorrow. Now was the time to push or he’d find Shouji right back on his bed, staring at nothing."

Something happened to Shouji on the beach. Tokoyami is sure of it.‘

(Aaaaaand Death Cab for Cutie strikes again.  But heyo, my first published ShouToko and it is SOFTTTTT)

In the Far and Mighty West

Mic came closer and despite himself, Shouta could not find it in him to feel afraid. “You won’t understand, not really. I’ll try, though. I’m like Pecos Bill or Paul Bunyan or a jackalope or that fish that your friend caught that he swears he brought in but that you’ve never seen proof of. I’m the herd of dogies moving sweet and steady in the right direction, I’m no stragglers to worry about, I’m that perfect dog that’s there to keep them in line. I’m that group of good friends that you would kill for, I’m the woman who you’re dying to come home to, I’m that promised home of milk and honey. I’m Mic.”

Shouta stared at him dazedly and licked his lips, feeling drunk and stupid as he stared at the man. “You’re… magic?”

“I suppose you could call me that.”

(Cowboy!Erasermic.  Inspired heavily by American Gods and my own love of folk heroes.)

In Your Violence

- “'Mezou frowned, eyes narrowing. “Are you trying to say that you’re scared that I’ll be killed by having faith in you?”

“It would be in your best interest to stay away from me,” Fumikage finally said, his voice falling flat and quiet. “I am destined to be a monster.”

'Mezou gets the call he fears, the one that says that Fumikage has lost control again. But this time it's different, in more ways than one.”

(I listened to Silence by Marshmello until I went insane in this is the result.  Featuring some of my super depressing headcanons about Shouji!  But it’s not awful.)

My hockey fics that I still like:

Hufflepuff Halfwit  

- ““Zhenya, the wind is coming from the west, I will not remind you again. You shut that window before the house stinks of factories!” She snapped and Geno stared at the owl as though maybe it would know what to do. But instead, it had given a little hoot and wiggled inside, only to drop it’s letter on the counter.

He turned his head very slowly back to look at his mother, who had suddenly gone very quiet. “It… just showed up, Mama. And um. It brought a letter.” He waited again, looked back at the owl who had begun to nose at the pirozhkis in interest and then looked back at his mother with the best puppy dog eyes he had ever attempted. “Can I keep it?”

(This is a part of my hockey/Harry Potter au that still legitimately haunts my dreams.  It’s basically a Sid/Geno in Hogwarts but I really love the world building I got to do with Koldovstoretz, the Russian school of wizardry.  Don’t read ‘On the Word of a Slytherin’ though, I’m not as proud of that one.)

The Prince  

- “What the fuck.” Matt breathed out, sitting back heavily onto his hotel bed as he stared at his phone.

‘This is Henrik.’ The text read. ‘I would like to meet you. I will book a room in Pittsburgh at your convenience. Let me know what time will work for you.’  - 

(Listen, it’s Henrik Lundqvist/Matt Murray smut, I feel like that is novel and interesting and worth your attention.  I wax poetic on goalies in this, as you do.)

The Zoo of Toronto 

- “No one missed it when a massive porcupine had shuffled in between the reporters with a single minded focus, pushing media away until it was able to grip onto Phil’s suit pants and try to pull itself up. He hadn’t been able to do more then besides pick the animal up before it could shred his pants to shreds and walk out of the locker room before the decision had been made with the Toronto media.

Phil Kessel was guilty.” 

(Not gonna lie, this is probably my favorite of the hockey fics I’ve written.  And it’s Phil/Carl, which is never found anymore but it was a good pairing.)

[sou-ver-2-0]

Writing Master List

I love writing analysis and fanfiction for Your Turn to Die. Here, you can find links to all my writing. Spoilers abound!

Meta I’m Proudest Of

Why Calling It “Logic Versus Emotion” Makes Sense

Sou Hiyori and Kanna’s Sister Parallels

I was wondering why Sou had a zero percent survival rate…

What is Sou proudest of?

What is Kanna proudest of?

What is Keiji proudest of?

Unpopular opinion about Keiji

What are your thoughts on Nao as a character?

Why pushing Fake Reko is logical and sparing her is emotional

Shin vs. Kanna choice: each “valid in its own way”

That was a real comedy of errors on your part, Shin

What “Things” did Shin learn at Sou’s House?

If I could kill Keiji to save both Kanna and Shin...

Thoughts on queer-coded villains and Shin

I make Shin say five nice things about Keiji (not meta, but important)

Some jumbled thoughts about Redemption, and Part 2

How different do you think the story would be if Shin were a girl?

Theories

“Midori is Meister’s son,” and other Sou theories <- my favorite theory!

The Hades Incident, the Present Death Game, and the Role of the Man from the Memorandum

Rambling about Meister Family Theory

A Quick Keiji Theory

I’m staking my pride on this one: Keiji won’t die in the coffin. Part 1 and Part 2

Implications of Kanna being Original Sou’s blood relative

The Mystery of Anzu’s High Survival Rate

Fanfiction

My username is Florencetheflowerfairy on Ao3! Any fanfiction I write will be tagged “my fanfiction” on here.

I haven’t yet posted this to Ao3.

My fanart

Soup Hiyori

Happy birthday Kanna!

All of my meta

How does Sou deal with pain?

When does Sou feel safest? What would others change about him?

What would the others change about Sara?

What do I wish to see happen with Sou?

Chapter 3 Prediction: Sara will lose Keiji

Sou & Keiji’s relationship thoughts; and Personal Headcanons

Opinion on Midori / Original Sou; and Opinion on YTTS

Thoughts on Kurumada’s Partnership with Sou and Kanna

What calms Sou when he’s upset?

What does Sou wish he could change about himself?

Who would be Sou’s favorite fictional character?

What would EVERYONE change about Sou?

How did both Sous do in school?

Who does Sou want to please the most?

How would Kanna spend her money?

What calms Kai when he’s upset? How does Kai deal with pain?

How does Kanna do in school? What’s something Original Sou lost that he would love to have back?

What’s something I wish had happened with Joe?

Unpopular opinion about Q-Taro

What’s something I wish had happened with the Yabusame siblings?

Unpopular opinion about Kai

Unpopular opinion about Original Sou

Who would I vote for in the Second Main Game?

Laughing at Q-Taro in Russian Roulette

Speaking of “I laugh at inappropriate moments in YTTD”

Math Saga (Collection of Theorizing Posts about the Percentage Papers)

Why Kanna can’t take the scarf

More Scarf Meta

I think Shin should fake amnesia in the zaniest way possible, please

Thoughts on Mr. Policeman is Joe’s Dad Theory, Parts 1 and 2 (Some of these thoughts are outdated because I don’t think Keiji knew Joe’s last name in the beginning.)

If I ever seem too harsh on Keiji, please keep in mind

We can hear Joe’s music theme in Midori’s music theme

Thoughts on the Floor Masters

Did Shin send the Sacrifice Card to Joe?

What if Joe had one month to live?

What is Original Sou proud of?

Reading Shin as Queer

Alice and Pain

What would other people change about Kai?

Could Shin and Keiji’s roles switch?

What was Keiji like before the shooting?

I encouraged Sister to vote for Kai in Practice Round

How does Original Sou/Midori sleep?

Who do you think Keiji would bond with the most?

Analysis of Sara’s vote in the Practice Vote

Massacre Ending Thoughts

Thoughts on Naosara?

Dummy Bullet Saga (How did Shin know about dummy bullets??)

Keiji is my Confront Character

What will the fallout with the dummies look like?

Keiji seeing the percentage papers is the simplest answer IMO

Thoughts on Keialice

Thoughts on Joesara

Shin Tsukimi could have DIED ON HIS BIRTHDAY?!

Shin is Poor! Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3

One more funny story, on a walk with Sister...

How would Shin have fared in the Death Game without the Sou persona?

Is Shin too good for this world? (Reaction to above meta)

How would Joe, Kai, and Mishima approach the Second Main Game vote?

What do you think would be Shin’s partnership ability?

Thoughts on AI personalities

Reaction to ‘Sara gets the Sage Card’ Theory

Have you considered the implications of 0.0% vs. 0%?

Foolish Sara AU

When does the Death Game take place, and how long are they there?

Shin’s relationships with Reko and Gin

“When you drink, you gotta be careful not to get swallowed up yourself.”

Judge Keiji by the fact that he’s acting like a cop

I’ve switched to calling him Shin! 

What was Shin like in the years after Original Sou died, but before the Death Game?

Headcanons and Shin, Kanna, and trading tokens

Analyzing Shin and Sara’s doll placements in Safalin’s lab

Shin’s reaction to Sara’s “Haven’t we always been the bestest of friends?”

Scenario: Keymaster Kanna takes Shin’s key necklace instead of his scarf

Artists should draw Kanna grieving Shin however they like

Nao and Shin’s friendship

“I happen to like people with nice personalities”

I’m just putting these here so I can find them if necessary: 1, 2, 3

What if Shin thinks Sara is an adult?

Shrodinger’s Lock Saga (Many theories came from speculating about Asu-Naro’s weird locks in Sara’s first trial!)

Shin emulating Sou, oh no

Some thoughts on Shin and Alice, and the darker side to their relationship

A Serious Analysis of the Collarbone Sprites (& other Shin sprites)

Midori and Joe Sprite Parallels

Do you think Ranmaru is more or less reliable than Keiji?

Ranmaru and Keiji Parallels and Thoughts on Keiji flirting

Ranmaru and Keiji reacting to Joe

Out of the cast, who do you think is most likely to be the mastermind?

Miley vs. Gashu thoughts

Megumi Sasahara theories and headcanons

I love that this game’s heart is so earnest

AU where Shin has the Sacrifice, and he can’t pick Kanna

Theory/Headcanon: Sou-Shin-Sara-Kanna three year age gaps

Scenery Paintings in the Gallery

Kanna and Original Sou Parallel - “creepy smiles”

Undertale Parallels, and making Original Sou sympathetic

Kai and Original Sou Parallels

Fic ideas: Green-haired characters, and Shin + Sara Friendship

I love Fake Reko so much!

What if the decision to push Fake Reko affects what happens with the dummies?

Follow-up to above meta about Fake Reko

What if Joe died in his First Trial?

Reaction to Keiji Discourse about flirting, Part 2

Reactions to Fem!Shin:

Kanna’s perspective, Bath Scene Shin, More Bath Scene, Keiji flirting with Shin, I DON’T CARE HOW SEXY HE IS, Am I a lesbian

Will the dummies want to fill in for their counterparts’ lives?

Q-Taro Pacman Sister Theory

Poison Stinger analysis and Rio Ranger’s characterization

Megumi returns as a doll theory

More thoughts on “Back Up Candidates” Theory

Thoughts on AIs representing younger personalities

What if the current Death Game is another simulation?

Shin and Q-Taro ages musings

Shin and Sara ages musings

Honorifics Analysis: Part 1 and Part 2

Everyone’s music preferences headcanons

Shin’s thoughts on Gin in Logic Route

What if Shin died and Kai survived in the Second Main Game?

Imagine Trans Kanna

Thoughts on the names Sara “suspects” when learning that there is a human from Asu-Naro among us

Why doesn’t Shin challenge Keiji for lying that he’s a detective at the start?

Shipping

Which death hurt you the most?

Who do you think is overrated? Who do you think is suspicious?

Shin-Sou roleswap AU

Did you ever notice how Shin is crying during the First Main Game?

How do you think the characters sleep?

What if Shin became Sara’s ally instead of Keiji?

Seven Deadly Sins in YTTD

Song Analyses

“Rat” by Penelope Scott

“Villainous Thing” by Shayfer James

“Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met)” by Panic! at the Disco

“Butterflies and Hurricanes” by Muse

"House of memories" by Panic! at the Disco

More fun posts

Sister tag (All submissions by my sister)

Sometimes I get self-conscious for loving Sou Hiyori so much

Thinking about how our Sou Hiyori is a queer-coded villainous type

Picrew of the Greenblings

Fannish ramblings and Speculation about Voting for Keiji in 2nd Main Game

Sou has a halo in the manga

Sprite Parallels between Kanna, Sara, and Sou

Confession: Character development is more important than plot twists

Star Wars KOTOR musings

My Favorite Thing about Sou and Sara meeting

Another Greenblings Picrew

How to roast my fave

Are the greenblings next to each other??

Me feeling soft about Sou x Alice and Sou x Kai in spite of myself

I’m too much of a nerd for tumblr

Picrew of Green-haired characters and Sara

Cute Kurumada and Kanna headcanons

Do it for Nao

Happy birthday Keiji, from Sou

Danganronpa Thoughts as of 10/22/20

Top 3 emotional moments

Comparing Eye Sizes

I’m all caught up with 3-1A as of 10/24/20

Link to my “Shin attacking Inbox” edit

I am my PFP

“Disclosure” apparently means “Coming Out”

What did you name your Midori?

Do you think Shin was a gamer?

PMMM Thoughts: Logic vs Emotion

Why would you make Shin a tank?!

Dracula is Sou and Shin is Renfield

Among Us Headcanon

I just think Kanna having the Keymaster first is good drama

So long you fucking fascist (posted on 11/7/20)

Please don’t send me leaks!

Also how are we going to tag spoilers...? (11/12/20)

oh no I’m getting sentimental

Shin and Sara’s confrontation over the smartphone remains my favorite thing ever

Reactions to “I make Shin say five nice things about Keiji”: 1, 2, 3

A Rewarding part of my blog

My undying love for Britney Spears

“Ahaha, I’m glad you remembered my name.”

I love this picrew for the Greenblings

“Saw” and “Cage” on Google Translate

What if there were two Gonbee Yamadas?

Put them in meme boxes

Keiji’s emo eyeliner

Shin can smash something! and part 2

Acrostic Poem for Sou Hiyori

Midori’s canon voice

“Sou” puns

Time sensitive questions!! 1 and 2

All the characters’ ages

Do you think Shin swears?

Let’s not pit bears and twinks against each other!

Here’s how Shindemption can still win

tfw you draw fanart in time for Kanna’s birthday

Keiji accuses Shin of breaking Mishima’s monitor even though he KNOWS Shin is innocent

Q-Taro and Shin college AU

Kugie’s ghost haunting Keiji

Christmas 2020: Part 1 and Part 2

Picrew of Shin and Sou, High School Days~

I struggle to write villains

I play Villains Bingo with Shin

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This list will be updated sporadically as I write more! You can always use the “mine” tag to find any worthwhile original post I make.

Please feel free to talk to me about YTTD anytime! I love hearing from you all! It keeps me motivated and makes me happy to meet people!

[problemswithbooks]

your character of choice for the meme

This is tough, there's a lot of characters I love so choosing is hard. I think I'll do Tensei though because he's such a minor character he rarely gets any love.

favorite thing about them

Tensei is such a contrast to his little bro, Tenya. Even though he didn't show up much in the official manga, from the get go you can tell he's a really happy-go-luck, laid back dude. He wants to save people and is really passionate about Hero work, but he's also able to take time to hang out and watch his little brother, or in Vagilities to go jogging with Koichi. He's obviously very good at leading a team and he's more then willing to give them the credit they deserve for helping him.

least favorite thing about them

He doesn't get a little more screen time in the official manga 🙁. I wish we'd gotten a bit more on why Stain targeted him too. I think it was good the anime put in a scene that showed that he wasn't specifically targeted and only came across Stain and lost the fight, but still Stain seemed to find something bad about him and it would have been nice to know what it was. Maybe we'll get a little bit on him at some point, especially if Tenya fights or saves Stain when he shows up again. Also I'm not really a fan of wear his engines are--like I saw the spin-off's concept art of him and they messed up and put them on his triceps instead and that felt better. Like your elbow is a joint--how it move if there's an engine pipe through it?

favorite line

This one from the official manga is good. Sums up his character. It's expanded on more in the spin-off about how he values speed because when people are in trouble what they want is for someone to save them fast. All around just wholesome stuff.

brOTP

I like him being friends with Aizawa and his group, but I will say that idk where people got that he went to UA, because I don't think it's ever said that. So I see them becoming friends later on, after Oboro died. You could actually make it kind of angsty because Tensei acts similar to Oboro--the happy go lucky, optimist, and Aizawa would be reminded of him when they hang out. Also him and Tenya having brother brother hang out time!

OTP

Aizawa, Yamada, OT3 is cute. And as I said in my Stain thing, you could do some interesting, angsty stuff with him. Seen him shipped with Fuyumi a few times and it was nice.

nOTP

Midnight probably. Not because I think you couldn't make it work, but more that they're generally thrown together in the background of Aizawa/Yamada fics and it feels forced. Like they had to pair everyone up and Tensei and Midnight were the only ones left. I think it could be done okay, but I just don't like it as an after thought.

random headcanon

He loves parties and huge get togethers at his fancy apartment above Idaten. As a sports lover he will invite the entire staff over to his place to watch the big games of the season. He will invite people he barely knows. There will be sixty or more people over at his place. They will get drunk and trash the place. Everyone loves it and thinks he's the best boss. Tenya is not invited to those parties.

unpopular opinion

I'm not against fics that have him not be fully paralyzed. Like yeah he said he couldn't feel his legs right after the injury but that doesn't mean that he couldn't later get some feeling back. He'd never be a Hero again because he'd still have weak legs and need a chair to get around most of the time, but on good days he could use a cane. Just, because we didn't get full confirmation that he's 100% paralyzed, I think it's cool to have multiple interpretations of his injury and struggles. Not all people who use wheelchairs are 100% confined to them and that's usually the only representation you see. So, letting people write some different variations of mobility struggles with him would be nice.

song i associate with them

Lisztomania by Phoenix, just for the sound--the lyrics don't really make sense.

favorite picture of them

This one from the spin-off. Tensei's smiling like 99% of the time and is just such a happy guy. Like he can get serious but he's just so nice and charming. I totally get after reading some of his parts in Vigilantes why Tenya loved him so much and was so effected by seeing him so beat up and hurt in the hospital. Stain's my fav character but I would give him a smack on the head for hurting this precious, precious man.

He's also just really attractive.

[courage-a-word-of-justice]

Moriarty 8 - 11 (FINAL) | HypMic 12 - 13 (FINAL) | Taiso Samurai 7 - 9 | Akudama 9 - 12 (FINAL)

Hopefully I’ll be able to get on to all that backlog soon, because...I don’t want it to keep accumulating and Skate-Leading Stars (first winter 2021 anime) already has an advance 1st ep. up...

Moriarty 8

(Moriarty 8 notes deleted accidentally…)

Moriarty 9

If you want a modern equivalent to the Baker Street Irregulars, then I’d suggest you look this way *jabs finger at Odd Jobs Yamada (from HypMic)*.

These CGI background horse and carriages are…kind of distracting…

I’m guessing back in those days, the Irregulars were better than Google at finding info…because Google didn’t exist until the internet did.

Moriarty 10

Just this ep and one more until the end…at least, until spring 2021.

Wow, the use of colour here is really striking!

White lilies mean…purity/chastity…?

I’ve never heard of “bending someone’s ear” until now. It means to talk to someone, especially to ask a favour or to talk at length.

Probatio diabolica: the devil’s proof. I didn’t even know that was a concept until now…(I never once studied law, as you can tell.)

“William” isn’t normally shortened to “Liam”…It’s normally “Will”…also, notice all the footprints on the floor…

Moriarty 11 (FINAL)

Last ep. before spring 2021.

LOL, kabedon.

The fishy thing about Brits is that they’ve named things across the world names from Britain. I know there’s a Doncaster which isn’t anywhere near Britain, for one thing…

Observe the weird finger-like marking made by one of the bloodstains and the scratches on the suitcase. The latter was probably forced open.

Considering the number of signs the killer left, he was clearly in a hurry…

Well, based on that shoeprint we can find the killer if we can find traces of blood on his shoe.

“Duram” (sic).

Ah! If it was raining in Durham, then there would be traces of mud on the killer’s shoes. I remember early on in Detective Conan Shinichi, then newly shrunk, deduced Agasa was running in the rain based on the mud on his pants…this is similar.

Chloral (hydrate…?).

The “washroom” (apparently a Canadian term, the British term is “water closet”) has privacy and a place to get rid of the evidence, to some extent.

What about the rest of Eddie’s clothes?

Considering there are still 5 minutes of the ep. left…there’s going to be some kind of stinger for the next season. I can feel it.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaait…Director Holmes??? Y’mean, Mycroft?! That is a good stinger! See you next time.

HypMic 12

“Ever since I was born, there was never a time I’d felt I’d accomplished something.” – Aw, Doppo, sweetpea (<- this blogger calls people “sweetpea” when they’re feeling lots of moe feels for them). Please don’t say that. You’ve accomplished more than enough in your life!

…Oh, almost didn’t notice it until Hifumi hid behind Doppo and the angle changed to confirm the jacket was on the bed, but Hifumi doesn’t have his jacket on.

I think I saw a tweet that said something about a wall being wrecked (specifically “Wall: Ow…”) but I wasn’t sure of the context, so I saved it in my bookmarks…LOL, so that’s what it means?

Samatoki, I know you don’t like Ichiro…but please stop trying to preach what his 2nd character song says in the title…(i.e. Break the Wall, LOL)

Jyuto’s very much a “I’ll leave this problem to the other guy” guy.

When the Funi subs say “dame”, I think Samatoki is just referring to an “onna” (woman). It’s a bit of an odd choice, really…although I can’t go and interrogate whoever was responsible for it. I don’t have the authority or the contacts that will allow me to.

This is not the time for fighting one another!!!

Notably, in the manga, Jakurai was going to chaffeur Hifumi and Doppo to their place, but then he had to go to work and so they rode the train with their prize money. This “run from Special Forces” ending is better, I think, since people got grumpy at Jakurai for having to abandon them with the money.

“…permission to cover a story.” - Permission from…who?

*screams* I was thinking Tom, Rex and Iris worked for a foreign government! They work for Ichijiku – why didn’t I think of that?!

LOL, I couldn’t even tell what Tom was saying until I played it back…it’s English, just…said in a spot where you don’t expect it.

“…that scares me.” – This may be nitpicky of me, but osoreru is actually a derivative of osore (fear), so “it strikes fear in me”…? “It strikes fear in my heart”? What would sound right…?

Go, host mode Hifumi! (...but does that imply host mode Hifumi is the only “version” of Hifumi able to rap? Certainly, he was able to do Wrap and Rap without his jacket, right…?)

You can tell Tom still respects Jakurai after all this time because he (the former) calls him (the latter) “Sensei”. Also, this’ll be interesting, we haven’t seen many mics and speakers beyond the standard bad guy ones (depicted in both the anime and the manga).

My gosh! All I knew of this song was that m-flo, also responsible for Human Lost’s theme song (and notably they’re a hip hop group with techno influences), was responsible for this song. Man, this s*** slaps! It’s great! (Sorry, I’ve just never really had the chance to capitalise on all the info I gathered on EDM DJs when talking in terms of things from Japan…m-flo is basically the only act I know which does that, so I’m really excited…can’t you tell from how verbose I’m getting in this note?)

That’s interesting that Matenrou won and Tom still took the gold chair symbolism to represent him and the Secret Aliens as the victor instead.

Iris’s parts are awesome. M-flo has a female vocalist and so I’d assume Iris takes on Lisa’s (m-flo’s vocalist’s) parts.

…Hmm, Gentaro’s made a reference to the track “Me Against the World”, has he?...Maybe.

I’m not quite sure, but I think Ramuda said “majo” (witch) when he was referring to Beauty and the Beast in the English subs.

…gosh, what is up with that airhorn…? Still, next time is the last time. See you on Christmas…no, Boxing Day.

HypMic 13 (FINAL)

This is the beginning of the end and the end of the beginning…y’know, considering how stuff trended on Twitter, I’d say this anime’s gonna get a 2nd season, but you can’t really say that until it actually happens. I mean, Boueibu is much less popular than HypMic and that got a 2nd season…

This is the 1st episode where I woke up early enough to watch without spoilers and had no obligations to place over it, so…this is exciting, in its own sense, but in a sense, it could also be called “profoundly disappointing” because this experience is only available to me as of the final episode.

One of the tweets I saw a few weeks back came to mind – someone became interested in sakuga houkai (terrible animation, literally “animation collapse”) because of HypMic…I don’t know if that’s a good or a bad thing…

…Dude, you probably shouldn’t answer a call from someone who just revealed themselves to be a traitor last episode…*sweatdrops*

(Spoiler for rest of franchise) Hmm…Dice’s face is pretty straight. Assuming at this point we knew Dice was Otome’s son, this is a good poker face from him…!

This thing about gangs was mentioned in their profiles (although the words used implies they “went delinquent”), so it actually doesn’t surprise me.

I wonder if this subway exists in the mainline story…?

According to the next ep. preview I saw on Twitter, TDD will reform to take down the Secret Aliens. I’m not sure if that was a guess or whether that’s true, so I’m waiting for the shoe to drop on it.

Samatoki-san, not -sama. Hmm…

There was definitely the word “team” in Dice’s line, so it’s “what the legendary team was made of”.

…oh gosh…they’re still using that airhorn…?

Again with the play on “lonely thunder”. It’s a really fun pun, but one I’d like to see in the rest of the series more.

Notably, Iris’s rap in English missed the word “charisma” where it could have fit (unless I missed reading it the first time).

Note Samatoki does actually use the word “shinsensa” (freshness), so there’s no lie there.

I still love how much they went in on Rex’s theme, even in his raps.

Huh, that’s new. Never seen a tag team like this before.

It seems Tom’s signature is using a lot of English, which makes it easy for us English/Japanese pair translators.

Saburo didn’t actually say “Ichi-nii”, did he…?

…based on the rock intro, this is Rhyme Anima, the OP, or something that sounds similar. What I’d need to confirm this is the “nautilus” line and the “ends corruption” line, which are the OP’s two biggest tells for AMQ.

“rainmaking” – Hmm, another link from Gentaro to Rei. This might be a different part of Rhyme Anima (OP) that wasn’t used as the OP proper.

“this white light invites and heals” (<- paraphrased) – Sounds like Sensei, alright!

…now that (rainbow bit). That’s sakuga!

*a silhouette appears* - Oh nooooooooooooooo! Now they‘ve done it! They’ve included Rei! That’s more than enough spoilers to last a lifetime for y’all anime-onlys!

I wish someone would work on this collaboration between Saburo and Riou…

Hmm…what is the series endgame? Putting in Dice as the new ruler??? I mean, Dice is the worst possible politician ever. He’s far too lax about things.

*Nemu enters* - No! Nemu!

Not only is Iris a “ramen shop owner”, it’s Tom’s favourite food…No wonder ramen has significance to her.

…ooh! A new song! Update: I don’t know what this song’s name is, although it probably will become clear what its name is on the 13th. I’ll keep my eye on Twitter in case the answer is there.

…I knew it was far too early to say if there was an s2 – the DVD’s live events go until September 5th and the 2nd DRB finishes in March. That almost felt like a stinger right there. Oh well, I’m more than happy to call this anime a success, even if I would call it the worst of the arms of the franchise. All HypMic’s anime had to do was deliver fun, before anything else, and it delivered on that front. See you around!

Taiso Samurai 7

Anime burnout means I’m coming back to the anime after the day it finishes.

This dancing scene is kind of like the one at the start of ep. 2 of IWGP, except it has the owl to represent the setting as well as the dance stage.

Leo doesn’t seem to know kanji or katakana, only hiragana.

Even though this part of the anime is set in London, the characters are still speaking Japanese (lel…?).

LOL, Edward Scissorhands much?

LOL, these background gossips are like the Plastics from Mean Girls…haha.

…LOL, that’s not one of those dismounting moves, is it? It’s just kind of…jumping off the bar.

Lookit how Leo’s sticker is 90 deg. sideways from what it should be, haha.

I don’t think it’s true that Olympic gymnasts have never failed. Like other people at the top of their game, they’re probably failed millions of times, but only outside the view of most of the world. Persistence and passion are what’s key to becoming the best at what you are, no matter what field you’re in.

Now Aragaki’s what I call a “determinator” (see TV Tropes on what that is).

Taiso Samurai 8

Notably, the word used for “clothes” is specifically for Western clothing, like dresses.

Well, now we know why Leo can do those stretches…

They’ve clearly sped up the dance here, but…it’s basically the same sort of movements Yuri on Ice used to suck me in. I’m here for it!

Leo seems to be the type who tries to push away his worries by distracting people (including himself) with other things…I see. I didn’t have much of a grasp of his character beforehand.

Britney! F*** you, Britney!

Ah, that must be the (a?) fabled owl of Ikebukuro. I’ve never actually been to Ikebukuro…the closest I got was Akihabara (to memory) and even then, that was for electronics, not anime…so I’ve never seen the owl statue I’ve been talking about close up.

Rei does kind of look like her mother like this.

Ah! Rei and Kitty have a pair look now! “Twinsies”, they call it.

Amakusa’s head is located right next to Leo’s butt, so I end up staring at it…LOL.

The Hoover mission.

“I <3 Ninja”, LOL.

LOL, “Nyapoo!”

*sighs* The problem with being multi-talented is that you’re going to be told to one day put one passion above the others, even if you don’t want that.

LOL, you can be a ninja with this WikiHow article. (I was looking for Kitty’s quote, but found that instead. It seems to be a quote from one of Tomoyo’s movies.) Update: I was right.

There’s a movie in the back where the title is “Black Rainmaker”. (Tomoyo, I presume) Mifune is the 1st person credited.

Considering this is 2003…you won’t be on Mars in 2013, Kitty.

Wow, a tape! That brings me back to 2003, indeed.

Charlie’s Angels…so that’s what the tape was.

LOL, a shoebill.

“blade in your heart” – That would refer to the character for “ninja”, which has a blade over a heart. Y’know Kiss Shot Acerola Heart-Under-Blade (from Monogatari), yeah? Like that.

…you might think emails were out of place in 2003, but a virus from an email caused me to be an avid reader and that virus was unleashed around the late 90s – early 2000s.

LOL, Kitty’s cat belt buckle.

You said it, Rei. You said it.

Taiso Samurai 9

Lausanne, Switzerland.

I noticed one of the boxes at the start of the OP says “Horizontal Bars”, rather than some random name to make the boxes look like they were discarded.

Someone encoded the video funny…

LOL, BB’s getting possessive of his territory.

Fuku-chan the fukurou (owl) in Ikebukuro…LOL.

LOL, randomly there’s a skeleton with a hat in the background of Britney’s clinic.

Notably, one of the wall hangings says “heart” on it – alternatively, “soul”.

Notably, Atlanta was the 1996 Summer Olympics…there is no 1997 Lausanne Olympics, as far as I know.

Akudama 9

I watched the part where it glitches twice and I can’t quite figure out what that circular symbol is…maybe it’s Hacker’s symbol…?

Ah! Only now they properly confirm Swindler used to work in the Seal centre.

“Life that never dies is defective.” – Doctor

Does that mean Doctor is actually older than she looks, due to plastic surgery…?

Marker? What marker?

Apparently that flower is a cherry blossom…according to Detective Conan.

…I know this anime wasn’t made in America (it wouldn’t be “anime” otherwise), but Anime Feminist is going to have a field day with this one…if they haven’t abandoned it already due to their idea of morals.

…now I can even see parallels between HypMic’s authorities and Akudama’s. Not sure if that’s a good thing or not.

“Why did this have to happen when I’m chief?” – Sounds like…basically every authority during COVID and BLM, to be honest.

See? Akudama likes the S word. I told you.

I haven’t watched The Shining, but reading the synopsis, you can figure out why Cutthroat is the way he is…sort of.

How does the iconic quote go? “Heeeeeeeeeeeere’s Danny!” (or something…?)

They even copied the iconic eye shot! There you go!

Way to take a guy out (with the door, LOL).

…with all this killing, I can see why Akudama Drive was only in one magazine now. (Then again, HypMic was in basically all of them and that also has a tonne of problems…)

Akudama 10

万死 literally means “10000 deaths”.

Babel.

That police chief is such a mood, LOL.

I can see why people didn’t recognise Swindler, but Courier never changes his look, so…uh…

You can’t become a police chief without a sense of justice, no?

“Since when did you know that I’m not-“ - *facepalms*

Is this what they call an “ass-kickin’ Christmas”? (LOL)

Y’know, Sister, you could just do the whole “wherever you are, I’m also seeing the same sky as you” thing some other anime do.

Notably, there are shide (the paper strips) and a rope over the vault…they really do treat the shinkansen and its immortal children as a single god, huh?

Hmm? They don’t care about Sister anymore? Just Brother? (Somewhere along the way, the priorities must have shifted.)

In the end, the best ship is Brawler and Hoodlum (lel).

Akudama 11

One more ep after this. I’m gonna miss this anime, even if it was crazy over-the-top and I didn’t finish it until after the day it ended.

I think the scariest scene in all of Akudama Drive is the one where the “cleaner” tosses the girl aside.

“This nowhere place!” – Around this time, the bunny and shark’s shirts say “morning”/”afternoon” (shark) and “evening” (bunny).

The blue bird of happiness…literally. That character on the birds is the one for “happy”.

…LOL, that one glitched Courier looks more like Cutthroat.

Hacker’s drone matches Courier’s head angles, LOL.

I guess if you think you’re falling in Kanto, you’re falling in Kanto and if you think you’re floating (like Courier did), you float. I always liked that concept.

War Games. Now the title makes sense!

…but they can be together if they stay here in Kanto as vessels for the citizens? (That sounds mighty antagonistic of me, but…that logic does compute.)

Maybe swindlers play games with the truth…? (What an interesting concept.)

“Just fine.” – I think Hacker needs a “This is fine” meme.

“We can hear your heart talking.” – It means something like “We can hear you spouting your true intentions.”

“…worth every last penny…” – That’s a weird thing to say for someone whose life got changed by 500 yen…Just goes to tell you how American the subbers can be sometimes.

Swindler’s smug face is so good, LOL.

Akudama 12 (FINAL)

This episode isn’t named after a movie. It’s named after the anime itself.

The TV says “Please watch away from the TV”, i.e. stand back from the TV while you watch.

“They came and stole the offerings…” – At this point, bunny’s shirt says “freedom” and shark’s says honpou, meaning “wild, uninhibited, rampant, extravagant”.

…where did Shikoku come from? Is that where Swindler and Sister landed after they tried going to the moon?

Ohh! That Christian imagery! That’s scary!

Is Akudama Drive a tragedy? No, I think…on the contrary, it’s a story of hope.

LOL, “s*** guy”.

I thought the girl had a bomb. Turns out she has a gun, which is…far worse, come to think of it.

Instead of red characters which say things about the situation, now Shark and Bunny have Hacker’s symbol on them.

There’s no way anyone who wasn’t immortal would survive the attack Courier took…

…why is it that falling over represents vulnerability in children in all of these stores where a war has happened and/or there’s a chase? Hmm?

Wow, Sister did everything with heels on…?!

Anyways, that was a fun time. See you next time!

[konpithepuppy]

[TRANSLATION: anan No. 2231; 12.2020]

7 MEN SAMURAI SOLO INTERVIEW + MESSAGE + CROSS TALK

Scans not mine

Neither an English nor a Japanese native speaker

Feel free to correct me, thanks

7 MEN 侍

Dignified and Bold

7 MEN 侍's long-awaited first appearance on anan. Experiencing a turbulent 2020, these 6 people are pursuing a new entertainment. Challenging the stage play 「DREAM BOYS」, looked closer at their real selves.

Nakamura Reia

I like to make each of my choices the correct answer.

I was originally a kid who skateboards wearing a cap over a long hair and loose jeans. That's why I didn't have interest in being an idol, rather, I thought that having a neat appearance was lame. But, when I unwillingly went to the audition, I was selected to be a member of Snow Prince choir so I couldn't quit...My awareness changed when I started working as Sexy Boyz with Kishi (Yuta) and Jinguji (Yuta). It was different from my lenient and care-free self, I am positive and had the desire to improve myself with my works, I really got motivated. During the time when Sexy Zone who is close to me also debuted, I am the only one who didn't feel impatient or frustrated, rather, I felt "yabai". Since then, I started to think to do my best to be an idol seriously.

I am happy that Johnny-san chose me to be the center of 7 MEN 侍, but I am not the type who pulls everyone, the other 5 members have better skills than I am, they are also reliable, and on the contrary, I am being supported by them. It's just that, only my mental strength is strong. I totally don't care about things like criticisms from the society. Something like it is better to say bad things about me rather than attacking the other members. Because more than those criticisms, the fans are telling me that they like me. Or rather, this toughness might be my unique talent (LOL).

Since I came to like acting because of「Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi」, I want to try playing NG guy who has an older girl as the partner kind of role like「Himemon」or 「Kimi wa Petto」.

Is becoming an idol my fate...? But after all, everything is from the choices that I made by myself. I decided to go to the audition, I was taught by Johnny-san about how wonderful to be an idol, and I've continued being an idol up to now. From now on too, I would like to make each of my choices the correct answer.

Q. To have the luck on your side, do you have your own ritual?

Before the live, with the meaning of "please look over us", I talk to the photo of Johnny-san that is placed in the backstage room, I also put my hands together. I am the type who is moderately nervous but I don't hate that feeling of being encouraged.

Motodaka Katsuki

It seems that the feeling of home when the 6 of us gathers is very valuable.

I started singing, dancing, and playing on stage when I entered Johnny's. But, being completely absorbed in an instant than being skillful is my strength. But, with the keyboard I am in-charge of, my experience playing the piano since I was 3 years old was put into use. At that time, I really didn't like playing the piano. It was like that but I got the sense of perfect pitch. I am thankful to my parents to let me, who hates playing piano, attend the class.

I am attending college now but during my high school, I got a lot of advices from Snow Man's Abe (Ryohei)-kun. Since I have been chasing him on his back for a long time, I have been encouraged on how he flapped big his wings as Snow Man. Honestly, 3 months before the first concert as 7 MEN 侍, I wanted to see the world from the different point of view so I planned to study abroad in New York. At that time, I once again tried to think about this job. And then, I realized that I grew to love this job. The good sides and the bad sides, as a human being evaluated directly, there's a sense of accomplishment in here. That's why, studying abroad became not necessary for me until I take a break from the work that I love.

This year, I had a lot of chances to be in quiz shows alone, and I thought "Is being not with the members this disheartening?"...To that extent, I can feel that the feeling of home when going back to 7 MEN 侍 is very important. The members often tease me, but since I am not a talkative and interesting type of person, I become happy too when I made them laugh when they tease me. But behind the scenes, the members are relying on me and I often receive personal consultations too. 7 MEN 侍 who is in the process of exploring it's form, now and from now on too, I want to support everyone. And in the year 2021, even if we encounter struggles, this may be the year where we can have a firm grip to make great strides!

Q. To have the luck on your side, do you have your own ritual?

This is just my own value but I don't believe in luck. Everything is result of my own decision and it is my own responsibility. I don't want to blame "luck", and I also don't want to think that what happened is thanks to "luck". Suppose there is luck, pulling that luck towards yourself is a great deal of effort.

Sugeta Rinne

An idol is a wonderful job that has the charm to inspire people's hearts.

When I was an elementary student, I went to Hey!Say!JUMP-san's live and when I saw a girl who is in front of Yamada (Ryosuke)-kun cry and laugh, I thought that an idol is a wonderful job that has the charm to inspire people's hearts. Rinne also wants to be like that so Rinne uploaded everyday in ISLAND TV during stay home. I had worries like, "Won't they get tired of me?" but it turned to "I am sure the fans are happy with this, right?"

Rinne's special skills are acrobatics and sports, and I was able to appear in shows like 「Honoo-no Taiiku-kai TV」や「SASUKE」. For me, I think a person who is athletic is cool, and since you will want to support a person who is working hard, from now one too, I want to appeal as a Johnny's who can do sports. It would be nice if I can also appear in 「Run for Money」this 2021.

The senior that I admired is Ueda Tatsuya-kun. There was a time during a race in 「Honoo-no Taiiku-kai TV」, I showed off to hype up the audience and my time got slower. During that time, I really got scolded by Ueda-kun saying, "You can't win like that." Since that was the first time I got scolded throughout my Johnny's life, I think a senior who can properly scold his juniors is cool.

In 2020, I got 1 million yen when I guested in 「Quiz! Only 1」, I think Rinne is a guy who can grab luck. Before, when the my previous unit was gone, it felt like I have lost my chance...Given that I thought of quitting Johnny's if I am not going to be put in a group until 2020, I am so glad that I went to talk directly to Johnny-san. Since I now have a group original song and individual job, I think this is really the time to give my all.

Q. To have the luck on your side, do you have a ritual that only you doTo have the luck on your side, do you have your own ritual?

Before the actual show, I watch videos of my senior's lives starting with Hey!Say!JUMP-san's. Since I think having a proper image of "idol" as " a work to make people happy", I can do a better performance.

Sasaki Taiko

The 6 of us, even though we are late bloomers, I believe that we can definitely bloom.

The one who opened my path to Johnny's is Takahashi Kaito-kun. I also sent my resume when I heard that Kaito-kun who I thought cool when I saw him in a dance contest. With that, now that I am working as the same Johnny's, this is an amazing fate! I talk about music with Sato Shori-kun who likes the same band as mine, and I also receive dishes that he makes. Kishi (Yuta)-kun who Shori-kun is good friend with, took me to a his favorite soba stall saying, "It's a delicious shop." Since then, I've been addicted to that shop too.

I have been practicing dancing and playing drums when I was a kid, but Johnny-san chose my drumming skills more. At first, even though I am very thankful to be able to show it, I have become greedier and greedier, and I honestly thought that "I can also dance"...But 3 months before Johnny-san passed away, I heard from Oriyama (Nao) of Shounen Ninja that Johnny-san said, "Sasaki is good at dancing too." From here, I want to say with confidence that I am also good at dancing that Johnny-san had recognized. After all, dancing is a must in Johnny's! In addition, while polishing thoroughly my singing and acting too, I want to reach for something extraordinary.

With 7 MEN 侍 changing the members twice, a self-conscious was born each time and I have come do develop mutual trust with them. Even if these 6 people bump into a big wall, if these 6 people are together, they will be able to cross over it, they are probably late bloomers but I believe they can be successful and well known. (T/N: lit. 花を咲かせられる (flower can bloom; it is like an "idiomatic expression" for becoming successful and well known) In 2021, if possible, I want to do a live where 100% of the audience can go. It is going to be a live where they can think "I am glad I am supporting 7 MEN 侍." I'll cry if that happens (LOL).

Q. To have the luck on your side, do you have your own ritual?

I do things as I please like how I kissed Hamada Masatoshi-san of Downtown in a variety show, but I am really very nervous...Before the show, I am the type who right the character "人" 3 times on my palm, I do it seriously (LOL).

Konno Taiki

I think I could grab the chance because I was able to meet Johnny-san.

I like Kimura Takuya-san since I was 3 years old, and thinking that I want to be like him, I sent my resume to the agency. In year 2020, when I was able to go and see Kimura-san's tour, I told him those feelings, he said, "Let's take a photo together." I thought that a star is different after all.

From the start, even before joining Johnny's, with singing as my strong point, I love singing in front of people. I often sing Misora Hibari-san's 「Kawa No Nagare No Youni」. But when I hit the puberty, I came to hate my own voice. I stopped singing for a while but during my 4th year in Johnny's, when I casually hummed to Kinki Kids'san's 「Anniversary」near Johnny-san, he praised me saying, "You're good in singing!" More than anything else, I am glad that Johnny-san who loved me like a parent recognized my singing which is something that I am trying to make as my strong point. From that moment, I worked hard because I wanted to be praised by Johnny-san, but when he passed away, it felt like I have lost my aim. But for Johnny-san, he hates negative remarks the most. That's why it is not the time to feel down, aiming seriously for this group to debut, I feel like that timing completely changed my awareness towards work. I think I could grab the chance because I was able to meet Johnny-san after all. If that didn't happen, no doubt I am not here now.

2020 is the year where I got to experience a lot of things for the first time. Especially with the stage play 「The Happy Prince」, I was able to feel the enjoyment of plays. I think it would be nice if I can challenge campus love story in a drama or movie this 2021.

Q. To have the luck on your side, do you have your own ritual?

When I want to calm down, I use a perfume that has a sweet vanilla scent. Since「The Happy Prince」is my first stage play, I was very nervous. When I used this perfume during that time too, it was able to relieve my nervousness.

Yabana Rei

A performance that will also remain to the memories of those who are not knowledgeable about music.

I took the audition 4 times. For the details, you can try watching the episode where I talked about it in YouTube channel (LOL). Even if I passed the document screening but I couldn't go to the practice, I will repeat the cycle of going through audition again. If ever I continued [being a Jr.] during my first audition, I might be dancing and I might not had been able to make an appeal with musical instruments as my special skill during the band boom of Johnny-san. I am being told, "You're not Johnny's-like" because I say that I am better in playing instruments than dancing. It's just that, if I didn't enter Johnny's, I won't be playing instruments until now. So I can say that it feels like a wonderful destiny to be playing instruments as 7 MEN 侍.

Other than the bass that I am in-charged of playing, I also play guitar and harmonica. The first instrument I started with was drums and I got very hooked with 「Taiko no Tatsujin」(LOL). If you play different things, you will pick up the characteristics of each sound and you will be able to make songs too. I also want learn about the theories so I am attending college of music. I am a complete geek as regards to music (LOL). Me going on a rampage on stage is the result of me thinking on how I can show 7 MEN 侍's style. In the letters from the fans, letters with "you are cool playing the guitar" is not few even though I am playing the bass. Since there was a time when I also don't know clearly the difference between the guitar and the bass, so I can understand that feeling. That's why I want to do a performance that will remain to the memories of anyone.

With the aim "to be not less than what I am now" for next year, I want to be able to do more work than I did for this year. ...by the way, this is not a prank, right? I am very overwhelmed lately and I still can't believe that I am having an interview for anan (LOL).

Q. To have the luck on your side, do you have your own ritual?

Going to this certain shrine. Since I visited there alone during New Year, we had talk about changing the instruments we play and I have luck on my side. I like that it is quiet there even though it is located within the city, when I found that shrine, I prayed to the god of works.

Message

To Nakamura

To stand as the face of the group, you stand as the center of the group. His personality is my pace and gentle-mannered. Since you are not the "follow me!" type, that's why I think the members with strong personalities are also kept in place. Because I get stiff in front of seniors, Reia's sense of "being loved by everyone" is really nice. Even though you have the longest history in agency in the group, you are not prideful at all, Reia who can understand the things he can't do and who can rely to others is amazing. (Motodaka)

To Motodaka

Our overwhelmingly highly educated member. And yet, you are not annoying because you are a cute guy who is an overeater and carelessly says foolish things like "therefore!?" (LOL) Before the group was formed, you are a companion who I find easy to talk with, but you see me as a senior, right? The way you call me too was "Reia-kun". But I am happy that you interact with me on equal terms lately. (Nakamura)

To Yabana

Banasan is seen as someone reliable, and among the fans, I think they see him as peculiar, funny, and has a lively image. But unexpectedly, he has a delicate side too, and he is fairly a considerate person.He is really a very nice person that sometimes he looks pitiful. Well, I also usually tease Yabana (LOL). That's why, everyone too, please take good care of Yabana more! (Konno)

To Konno

He doesn't seem elusive at first glance, but I think he is stubborn. Konpi definitely won't cross the line he can't compromise with. And, he hates lounging around doing nothing. When work is done, he will be the first person who will say "I'm going home." At the start of 2020, when we changed the atmosphere of our band, I was struggling with the hook part's harmony, but Konpi can properly play the sound. I am super jealous of his talent! (Yabana)

To Sasaki

Among the members, he has the biggest gap. Despite being called as "mad dog", he still makes weird faces and also jokes around doing things that are not Johnny's-like. Since he is a youngest child, he might also have an impression of being a brat and naughty. But in lives, he shows a sparking cool dance, and he has a excellent style too. Since his range is really amazing, I hope you can enjoy his both sides! (Sugeta)

To Sugeta

You have the cuteness like an idol. Especially you like Yamada-kun, you have Hey!Say!JUMP's DVD and there was a time when we enjoyed watching it together. Also, your muscle is amazing, you are really healthy (LOL). But in reality, you are the type who will be silent when you get mad so I will ask Reia, "Why is he mad? Did I do something?" (LOL) Thinking of the members, I think the member who likes 7 MEN 侍 the most is Rinne! Since you always listens to our original songs. (Sasaki)

Cross Talk

Motodaka: anan is the magazine that my mother often buys. Thus, I am happy to be able to appear in anan! At home, I am always being asked, "Are you going to work today?", but this morning I said, "No, it's not for work" (lit. it's different). I want to make it a surprise [for my mom] once this issue is released.

Yabana: It would be funny if she didn't notice it even if it is already released~!

Nakamura: Even when they have the magazine at home LOL.

What is the history of your group name?

Sugeta: At the time we got the group name, I was doing activities with another 7 people. Rinne and Reia went to Johhny-san asking "we want a group name." And then, Johnny-san told us "I understand, I will think about it."

Nakamura: And then we thought that day was already over.

Sugeta: 5 minutes later, we got called "Samura~i!"

Nakamura: I thought, "Who is he calling Samurai!?" but when I looked around, it is only us who were there.

Sugeta: When the 2 of us went to Johnny-san, he asked us, "Do you know Kurosawa Akira's 「Shichinin no Samurai」?" Then, when we answered, "We know that film," he told us, "Then, how about being called 7 MEN 侍 from now on?" Each of the samurai who appeared in the movie are properly...like this...

Konno: Having strong personalities and skills.

Sugeta: Yeah

Konno: I am grateful that 7 people like that (having strong personalities and skills) were gathered.

Have you seen the movie?

All: ...(Only Nakamura-san raised his hand)

Nakamura: Wait a minute!

Sasaki: Everyone has not seen the movie except for Reia LOL.

Nakamura: It is the origin of our group name so let's watch it~!!

Yabana: Gerin-san (Sugeta) lying to Johnny-san saying "I know the film" is the worst LOL.

Nakamura: It is a wonderful film and you will learn something from it so please watch it!

What is 7 MEN 侍's strength?

Motodaka: Our difference from the other groups is that [playing a] "band" is our strength. As idols, we don't only play as a band but we can also show our dance.

Sasaki: Yeah, having both band and dance as "weapons" is huge, isn't it?

Motodaka: Yeah, since our first original song 「samudama」 is a band song, and our second original song 「Siren」 is a dance song.

Konno: When our next song was thought to be a band song too, our next song came out as a cool dance song.

Nakamura: With this, our third song became something incalculable. From now on too, I want for the fans to look forward to what our new song is each time we announce our new song.

Within the group, who is the member who has the element of "samurai" the most?

Konno: It's either me or Yabana, right?

Sugeta: Is it about the appearance?

Konno: In the sense of sticking with the will.

Yabana: Don't say that yourself!

In Yabana-san's solo interview, he described Konno-san exactly the same way you with what you (Konno) have said...

Konnp: Is that so? Then I shouldn't have said it. Please tell me properly about it. This is embarrassing!

Motodaka: Konpi dragged Yabana with guarantee LOL. For Yabana, getting dragged is just a trouble.

Yabana: Don't drag me into it~!

Nakamura: LOL. I love kanji, I wonder if that is samurai-like. I also play Sengoku. But, if we talk about the body, then isn't Rinne the one who is samurai-like?

Sugeta: Rinne thinks that more than being a samurai, I am more like a ninja.

Yabana: What is that? A self-awareness of a secret mystery from your heart LOL.

Nakamura: Of course we are idols, but I think it is also good to show the manly side of us exclusively during our band performances.

Yabana: We will go on a rampage like Sakamoto Ryouma who tried to change Japan!

Sasaki: For me, changing...or rather it's more like I want to create a new path.

Konno: Defying the public belief.

Yabana: The awareness that we don't want to go with the typical type is something we all have in common, right?

Motodaka: All 6 of us have different personalities but we that the same awareness.

Konno: We don't want to pretend to be someone else.

Sasaki: It's a subjective image but I think protecting a girl is an element of a samurai. It is gonna be a cheesy talk but I want to be an idol who can protect the fans.

Motodaka: You just said something really good! But, what would be the good thing to do to protect the fans?

Sasaki: I think making them happy.

Sugeta: By making our fans happy, as a result, we are able to protect them!

Motodaka: We are saying good things today, aren't we?

Nakamura: With what said earlier , it doesn't feel like you worked LOL.

Currently, you are in the middle of practice for the stage play 「DREAM BOYS」.

Konno: I watched the DREAM BOYS 2019 where Reia and Taiko appeared, and since I thought I wanted to appear on it again, I am so happy to be able to appear on DREAM BOYS again.

Sugeta: Since there is already a vision in Domoto Koichi-san who is directing the play, I am looking forward to recieving direction and guidance even before the practice.

Sasaki: Reia will stand in front of the audience after a while, right?

Nakamura: Yeah. I currently have a feeling like I am seeing the person I love after a while that my heart is throbbing.

ALL: OH~!!

Sasaki: Rinne made a face that he doesn't want to lose [to Reia] after hearing Reia's comment LOL.

Nakamura: Probably, this comment will be used by Rinne on a different interview, right? LOL.

What is the charm of 「DREAM BOYS」?

Sugeta: The burning passion of two men towards boxing is its charm after all, right?

Nakamura: Yeah. The feelings are delivered in a straight manner.

Motodaka: It is a story that firmly depicts humans and their relationships with each other.

Sasaki: Youth! It has the entertainment that is unique to Johnny's so you won't get tired of watching it. Oh, which minds me, as soon as the practice started, Kishi (Yuta)-kun asked, "Is Yabana not around today?"

Yabana: He told me "teach me how to play the guitar please." It is an honor to be needed by a senior.

Sasaki: But (Iwasaki) Taisho is a strong opponent. It looks difficult to keep up with him LOL.

Yabana: Taisho mistook me for a nourishment or something and my energy gets absorbed.

Konno: It looks like Yabana has no time to rest LOL.

By the way, 7 MEN 侍 still does not have a leader, right?

Sugeta: *raised actively his hand alone*

ALL: *roar of laughter*

Sasaki: If our leader is like Rinne, 7 MEN 侍 is seriously over LOL. This is different from asking in in the werewolf game on who is the fortune teller and you will say, "I am."

Yabana: I think it is his win because he said it first LOL.

Konno: Announcing it during the anan round-table discussion which is a big occasion LOL.

Yabana: Doesn't it feel like the same thing for the MC part in YouTube channel...?

Nakamura: When Rinne realized that being the MC is not that great...

Sugeta: Well, whatever!

Sasaki: Since he stopped doing the MC, he wanted to have punishment games so that he would be shown in the camera even just for a little LOL.

Sugeta: In the filming recently, Rinne is always beside Yabana, right?

Motodaka: Don't tell me that's because if you are standing next to the MC, you will be in the camera too...?

Sugeta: Yup. I revealed this for the first time now.

Konno: In a sense, you are a genius LOL.

[indipindy16]

Heyyyyy, so about that doc with the AU ideas.... (Please feed me I yearn for content)

im obsessed with the idea of monoma and aizawa being related to afo lol. you only see like 3 quirks in the whole series that are based on other quirks - what i would call ‘meta quirks,’ that would only have any function in a world of quirked people. so ofc these 3 quirks have to be related:

afo decided to have a bunch of kids, to see if he could make noumus out of them which retained their brains after being given a bunch of quirks. he impregnated a bunch of women lol, but he kept tabs on them. as soon as the kids turned 4 and presented their quirk, they would be kidnapped by the doctor and brought into the lab. most of the kids had quirks based on quirks (seeing quirks, stealing quirks, copying quirks, erasing quirks…) and are various ages. aizawa, monoma and midoriya were some of them, but aizawa got saved by his badass mother when he was still a kid, so he was already gone by the time midoriya and monoma came around. the two of them manage to escape while afo is still recovering from his fight with all might, and since monoma’s mother was killed by afo, he goes to live with midoriya and his mother. they go off the grid and run away from afo. in this au midoriya is quirkless, up until he meets all might and it goes as usual. umm could be from monoma’s pov, and include monoshin because that’s cute. basically after the sports festival, afo finds monoma again and in the summer camp they kidnap him instead of bakugou. (the reason why aizawa was never caught or taken back by afo is because he won the whole sports fest and became too famous/well protected to be easily stolen back - since monoma didn’t make the fight rounds, he’s a perfect target. afo only knew the kids by their quirks, he never actually met them, so he doesn’t realise that midoriya is one of his kids as well because mido has a quirk now.) anyway so after they kidnap monoma back, he and midoriya spill the beans to the ua faculty, aizawa has a midlife crisis over the fact that he now has younger siblings, and afo continues to be a dick who doesn’t pay child support.

just some sweets stuff as well:

Christmas cake: Japanese slang for an unmarried woman over 25 who is considered undesirable as a wife, in the same way that Christmas cakes are considered useless after Christmas Day.

Good thing for Jirou, she never cared much about being ‘desirable’ to the opposite sex anyway.

-> a momojirou story about jirou’s 26th birthday and momo reassuring her that she is the best gf ever, and that she loves her very much. pro hero gfs <3

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like. the trope of aizawa adopting shinsou? well what about instead… hawks adopting tokoyami?? maybe he comes from a super religious family and they tried to exorcise the ‘demon’ from him, protective services put him in the foster system, and he ends up with really shitty foster families, and his quirk is considered ‘dangerous.’ but then our boy hawks swoops in and goes ‘u know what? i’m not letting my intern get disrespected like this’ and adopts him. obviously hawks is still young himself (22 i think), so he’s not very good at the whole parenting thing, but miruko helps him out. he becomes an older brother figure for tokoyami. gen found family fluff ensues

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bEST JEANIST AS A TEENAGE FASHION ICON

thats it, thats the idea

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HAIKYUU AU - no quirks. just volleyball

so the ua boys volleyball team is on the rocks. its been pretty much non-existent and turned to dust at this point. but, it once own the nationals.

izuku’s mum runs this second hand / antique / trinket store, and izuku helps out sometimes. one day, he finds some old sports tapes in the back and watches them - they’re of the year when ua was at nationals, and their striker, yagi toshinori, inspires izuku to play volleyball.

bakugo is on the school team and he threatens / bullies izuku not to join, so izuku has to train on his own. he learns shitty technique, but he ends up building some muscle by clearing out the beach.

izuku gets into ua, and when he goes to apply for the volleyball team, ofc bakugo picks a fight. the other first-years who join the team are todoroki, kaminari, shinsou, kirishima, and iida. there aren’t any second years - they all got expelled - but mirio and tamaki are on the team as third years, and nejirou is the team manager. their teacher sponsor is a new teacher this year, and it’s left ambiguous. there’s the whole ‘get over ur differences if u want to join’ thing, and then woohoo! team!

turns out their teacher sponsor is aizawa. he drags in the now-retired-due-to-injury yagi toshinori to be the coach. when aizawa went to ua, the volleyball team was too small to go to any tournaments - he’s determined to turn it around and let these kids live their dreams.

some ‘canon? what’s that?’ ideas:

just a really wholesome story about inko and mitsuki being besties. met in middle school or something, supported each other through everything… just gals being the best of pals...

or i mean u could make it gay, that’s always an option (and have izuku and katsuki grow up as actual bros, and actually be friendly to one another? what a shocker) - like, the two of them get sperm donors and are pregnant at the same time so the kids can be twins or something. and ofc you’d expect katsuki to be closest to mitsuki and for inko to be closest to izuku, but then to make it a TWIST add some great bonding between inko + katsuki and mitsuki + izuku!! i’ve never really seen any mitsuki + izuku bonding in stories before, so that’d be pretty cool

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izuku gets hit by a villain’s quirk during a big villain attack when he’s 7, turning him part-cat. the villain dies during the attack, so they can’t erase his quirk’s effects - they’d have to surgically remove the ears and tail, or get an expensive quirk specialist in. izuku decides he likes being a nekomimi, so he keeps them and gets being part-cat officially registered as his quirk. he has better senses and agility, and he can talk to cats now i guess. also his eyes are cat eyes. he doesn’t pass the ua exam, so he goes into the general department instead, but he does really well in the sports festival and gets transferred into the hero course with shinsou. (this is all just because i need a valid excuse to make izuku have cat ears.)

some ‘future au’ ideas:

all of the pro heroes merch lines - deku’s ’t-shirt’ shirts, tokoyami’s edgy emo/goth hoodies, iida’s ingenium trainers, bakugou’s popping candy chocolate, todoroki’s own brand of scar cream, HAGAKURE’S CAMO COLLECTION OMG the possibilities are endless  

---i made hagakure’s camo for her bday drawing

(i use a strikethrough so i know which ideas i’ve used or posted anywhere. i think that once i put an idea on the internet, it’s probably free reign, so if you want to use any of these for fics or art go ahead. i’d just appreciate it is you could link back to me haha)

5 years after graduating from the General Studies department of UA, Hitoshi opened his own agency. As a private detective.

By the time he’s 25, he’s settled in and relatively comfortable with his career choice. So when his work phone rings one day and he’s still half-asleep he easily opens with, “Shinsou Detective Agency. Before you ask, I do not investigate cheating spouses or missing dogs and I do not screen potential employees for companies.” He paused. “I’ll investigate missing cats, though.”

The person on the other end took a harsh breath, like an almost-laugh, and responded gruffly, “Hm. Good to know if Jelly ever gets lost.”

-> aka shinsou is a PI and aizawa contacts him for help on a case. aizawa never sought out shinsou after the sports festival, being too busy with 1-a’s insane antics, and so shinsou went on to never become a hero. maybe he’s also a vigilante on the side? idk. anyway so yeah aizawa gives him temporary permission to use his quirk during the case. they investigate, blah blah, the point is that afterwards aizawa gets shinsou a licence and takes him on as a sidekick (the same way ingenium offered to koichi in vigilantes)

i have new ideas on the daily. this doc is just growing

keep in mind, i have given to you here only a few of the shortest ones. there are several huge paragraphs of full-au ideas (like where izuku has a quirk, and the entire story follows canon)

these are, ostensibly, ideas for fics that i never write because i’m lazy. but some of them i do end up using for art or comics, so... yeah. most of the comics i’ve posted were originally just little scripts in this doc. an example:

yamada and reformed!shirakumo are walking together, with coffees

shirakumo: so then i - oh, your phone’s wringing

(yamada’s ringtone is the nyancat song, and the contact name is ‘daddy’)

shirakumo: haha, you still call ur dad ‘daddy’? i thought you got over that in high school (taking a sip on the coffee)

yamada: (answering the phone, keeping eye contact with shirakumo) hey, shouta, what’s up?

shirakumo: (spits out coffee)

—- made this a comic on tumblr

damn this post is longer than i expected

whelp, i hope you liked it

[lixis-sin-cauldron]

My 2020 Fics In Review

As a new smut fanfic writer who started posting Oct 2020, I was curious what type of results my various fics got and what certain things can do for a fic’s results. I post to both Ao3 and Tumblr at the exact same time as so I’ll be using data from both. 

I’m sure a lot of people don’t care about this but I did it for fun and to see if I could learn anything to improve myself. It will be a mess.

I’ll keep everything under a Keep Reading since it can be a bit long and also has my commentary on the results. Results will come first with my thoughts on the bottom. 

Note: I checked all these stats right before 2020 turned to 2021 in my time zone.

Fic Stats:

You can find all the fics listed on my Master List here ☚

I wrote and posted a total of TEN fics between October and December. NINE if you consider two of those posts were part one and part two of the same story. 

Total Word Count for all those combined (according to Ao3): 48,264 words.

Tumblr Results

Most Popular Fic for 2020: The Perfect Gift [Hawks | Keigo Takami]

I’m not surprised by this while also being surprised. 

Being my last fic of the year, my own following I had more to build on than my other fics. I also had a TON of reblogs for this by other fic authors with a following of their own and I posted on Hawk’s birthday. So, results occurred.

However, the fact that it blew up that much in fives days shocked me.  

Interesting note Second place goes to my one and only dark fic: Father Figure: Punishment [Eraserhead | Shouta Aizawa] 

This fic is my entry into the darker content scene and it takes second place for popularity!!! Goes to show... dark content is both enjoyed and supported by many people. So, all ya keep at it. I plan to.

Least Popular Fic for 2020: Oh Raven (Sing Me A Happy Song)  [Present Mic | Hizashi Yamada]

Sadly, I’m not surprised by this result. Not only was it my first fic into the scene it is also a OC story rather than reader. 

Total Results for Each Fic:

1st: The Perfect Gift         279 Likes, 27 Reblogs, 0 Commenters 2nd: Father Figure: Punishment         204 Likes, 15 Reblogs, 2 Commenters 3rd: Shouta’s Present         146 Likes, 12 Reblogs,  0 Commenters 4th: My Favorite Listener         110 Likes, 10 Reblogs, 0 Commenters 5th: The Princess and The Hawk: Part One          97 Likes, 11 Reblogs, 1 Commenter  6th: The Princess and The Hawk: Part Two            71 Likes, 9 Reblogs, 1 Commenter 7th: Trapped          42 Likes, 3 Reblogs, 0 Commenters 8th: All Grown Up          41 Likes, 8 Reblogs, 0 Commenters 9th: Taking Care of Number One          32 Likes, 5 Reblogs, 0 Commenters 10th: Oh Raven (Sing Me a Happy Song)          26 Likes, 3 Reblogs, 0 Commenters 

Note: I list commenters instead of comments because some people make several comments. I also remove counts for reblogs I did for myself and comments asking for tag list.

Archive of Our Own Results

Most Popular Fic for 2020 by Kudos(Likes): The Princess and The Hawk  [Hawks | Keigo Takami]

I was so shocked by the amount of love this got on BOTH platforms. I’m not even a big Hawks fan but I’m glad it came out so well and made so many people happy. Wish I hadn’t had as much trouble getting part two done as I did though.

Most Popular Fic for 2020 by Hits(Views): Father Figure: Punishment [Eraserhead | Shouta Aizawa]

Y’all nasty.❤ Keep going.

Total Results for Each Fic (By Kudos):

1st: The Princess and The Hawk (One and Two)        203 Kudos, 1707 Hits, 25 Comments, 32 Bookmarks 2nd: Shouta’s Present         125 Kudos, 1429 Hits, 7 Comments, 23 Bookmarks   3rd: Father Figure: Punishment         114 Kudos, 2675 Hits, 7 Comments, 32 Bookmarks 4th: The Perfect Gift          82 Kudos, 832 Hits, 5 Comments, 27 Bookmarks 5th: Taking Care of Number One         68 Kudos, 833 Hits, 3 Comments, 10 Bookmarks    6th: My Favorite Listener         44 Kudos, 374 Hits, 6 Comments, 8 Bookmarks     7th: All Grown Up         39 Kudos, 311 Hits, 3 Comments, 10 Bookmarks     8th: Trapped          33 Kudos, 514 Hits, 3 Comments, 6 Bookmarks     9th: Oh Raven (Sing Me a Happy Song)          11 Kudos, 134 Hits, 2 Comments, 5 Bookmarks 

Note: Comments are ‘comment threads’ started by a single person. There are a lot more individual comments since I try and reply to comments when I can.

My Thoughts

Let’s start with Tumblr.

My first take away is, sadly, OCs get a lot less love than Readers. I understand that it can make it easy to insert yourself into the story mentally but I’ve always preferred a good OC story. 

There is just some stuff that a reader fic can’t cover. I have stories with OCs because they need personal names or physical descriptions for the plot of the story. I wish OC had more love like it did when I was younger.

However, I am also very willing to do Reader stuff - as you can see - and will do so. I just hope that when I do another OC story it will get more love. 

I’m so sad about how little love ‘All Grown Up’ got, it’s personally my favorite fic from the year. I could probably remake it as Reader and 2nd person, I just made it OC/3rd because it felt like a better choice for the plot at the time.

My next notice is, and this one is well known, REBLOGS matter. All my top ranking fics also had a ton of reblogs. I love seeing a like, knowing someone enjoyed the story, but a reblog can make such a difference in getting noticed.

Timing Matters. My top fic got a lot of notice because it was reblogged but also because it was posted on Hawks bday. Same goes for Shouta’s Present. Use special days to your advantage.

Lastly, no one comments. Please, please feel free to talk more. Just a little <3 in the comments area can make an author smile. Or a keyboard smash or a *scream* or anything. Personally, I LOVE hearing what your favorite line or scene was. I know these are often sent via asks as well, but I love seeing them in the fic’s comments as well.

Next, Ao3.

First, I was surprised at the ranking differences between the sites. I think this is due to how much easier it is to find a fic on ao3 with their searches. This isn’t a huge surprise, it is a site made for fanfics so of course it’s easier to find something than tumblr but I still expected a similar result.

Next, People don’t like as much compared to viewing the fic itself. I tend to see a 1:10 ratio for kudos to hits. Some people don’t like looking at hits due to this, thinking people don’t enjoy the fic after reading. 

However, my take is that I like hits as well as kudos since I’ve been told by a few of my readers that they come BACK to read stuff so kudos doesn’t always show the real love. 

There are plenty of re-reads but I also think some people just don’t hit kudos because of their own reasons. I see the hits number as what it is, someone read the fic and that makes me happy.

Again with comments, it’s better but I think that is only due to the fact I have a big chuck at the bottom of each fic asking the reader to comment. LLF Comment Project to thank for that. 

In the end though

I’m just overwhelmed and happy that ANYONE paid attention to me among all the other amazing authors that transverse both sites.

[loudestcloud]

Welcome back! Sorry for the wait. it's...

BNHA Character Theme Songs!!

Also I'd like to note, this playlist is spoiler free.

Pt 1

Pt 2

Pt 3: Here we have the big 3 and Pro hero songs with Shinso just for fun because he can (and should) be.

Mirio - The energy, the lyrics and the band really just suit him. I don't know how someone can listens to this song and not think of him, it's too perfect.

Tamaki - This song is about doing the best you can but still never having anything good happen to you and still being stuck in depression but continuing to try. It's quite upbeat and if you didn't listen to the lyrics, you could probably just vibe it and move on without much thought.

Nejire - It was super hard to think of one for her and I don't know why. This one just kinda stuck out at me because it's very high energy and happy.

Shinso - and this is 1st song I came up with for playlist! This song is from this animation and I used to watch it over and over as a kid but I watched it last year again and it made me think of Shinso. Ppl always give him emo songs, same as Aizawa, but thats not really who they are at heart so I changed it up. Now he has Jazz 🤣

Aizawa - The man! The dad! Aizawa! Now, this song is reminds me of younger Aizawa and his self doubt and 'Can we skip to the good part?' is like flashing forward to now (or at least before the year before UA and first few 😅)

Yamada - Yamada is 100% the kind of person this song makes you feel like. Party animal, jamming and grabs your attention as soon as the walk in. It's also the kinds of some I can see him sing like, you can so hear "You are now- now rockin with Present Mic and Midnight bitch"

Kayama - another one of our pros that grabs the attention instantly! While Kayama can be chill, it's not very often so a sexy kinda song is best she do be like that a lot and is confident in herself that way. It's kinda sounds like she's fighting with My lady too so that works ( I can also hear her singing it in a karaoke battle).

Toshinori - 👀 it's started as a joke but the more I played it for him, the more it the more it works. Toshi also has 2 actual theme songs in the soundtrack n I was so tempted to put them in place instead. This is an amazing fit tho, so it stays!

Sasaki - This was a joke but once again, it's stays. I'm sure if Sasaki could, he would 100% keep trying to get Toshi to listen to him but his power is based in the future. It's kinda romantic n I personally am under the popular belief they had something more going on there butvi feel it always works in the context of them platonically. Nighteye isn't much of a character beyond his relationship All might so it was a hard pick and I just stick with this one. It's also kinda funny.

Tensei - 😭 I love him! He 👏needs👏 more 👏love! Anyway, this song is very pumped up, an older classic and ' Work it harder, make it better, Do it faster, makes us stronger More than ever, hour after hour Work is never over' makes it have that hard working team element that Team Idaten has. It's a very fast working team but is super careful and caring. Each part has a place and it doesn't always look like it would fit but they make it fit.

Wild wild pussycats - When I hear Pussycats it's makes me think of The pussycats dolls 😅 no one really thinks about them anymore and just like the bnha public also don't think about the WWP anymore. I feel like this fits the high energy, 'Were still popular' vibe of Pixie-Bob and Ragdoll but the 'Be careful what you wish for' reminds me of the fact that Mandalay and Tiger are a bit more chill now, Tiger probably not liking being in the spotlight while transitioning and them now being back in the popular spotlight because of the LOV attack and it's side effects. It's also a pop group and that's very much the style they go for

Toyomitsu - it's 2 choices with him and I went for this one cos I like MIKA more and I think it's also got a more positive feel to it. More dancing and fun like Fat is.

Hakamada - He is fashion man No1. Confident, fabulous, dramatic and he has 500% said that before

Enji - Enji is hard to find a nice some for because he's not a villian by social standers so it can't go down that road. This song has got that middle ground feel and also mentions legacy and says "The bigger they are, the harder they fall" and we can only hope 🧡

Tamaki - This is the 2nd song I came up with and is why I actually made the 1st playlist. People use super sexy songs or super sad songs and him and move on but I feel like this has a wide view of his feelings. He's angry and does want to have to do the things he has to 9/10 he just does.

A lot of ppl just kinda ignore who the characters actually are and see them as the first impression of them we get or just the surface levels. Like how a lot of ppl just see Ayoama as a fancy boy or Shoji as an mystery emo boy when that's not who they are at all. So that's why I feel like I have to give explanations for characters because I don't feel like people see each individual character as who they are in full

[tsukishima44]

Class 1-A Cuddle Routine

They were chasing little muffin when she went to Aizawa's form and took a nap right beside Aizawa's face. Ashido, Uraraka, Shinsou, and Kaminari had took out their phones and silencing it before snapping the rare view.

or

what happen when you mixed a tired and bored teenagers, a truth or dare, and a sleeping teacher? A CUDDLEFEST!!

It was a prank, something that had sparked when they saw their always tired homeroom teacher sleeping inside his yellow sleeping bag. Aizawa had been more tired than usual, they noticed, and had slept after a brief announcement of impending test next week and let them have the next 60 minutes free, as long as they didn't go outside or bother him. So they played with Kouda's bunny, muffin. They were chasing little muffin when she went to Aizawa's form and took a nap right beside Aizawa's face. Ashido, Uraraka, Shinsou, and Kaminari had took out their phones and silencing it before snapping the rare view. Since they couldn't play with muffin anymore, they were confused on what to do and they still have 45 minutes to go before Present Mic's class. So they play truth or dare. Being a prideful boy, Bakugou asked for a dare and sly Shinsou dared him to sleep beside Aizawa for 10 minutes. The light blonde was about to explode Shinsou's face but interrupted by Kirishima and Ashido's intervention. So the explosion king grumbled but took a seat beside the softly snoring underground hero. Bakugou didn't think he could even get to sleep but proven wrong when the whole class heard a louder snoring and Bakugou's mouth open. He was in deep sleep. Next was Hagakure and Asui who were curious and strolled to the front of the class and plopped down to sit on Aizawa's left side because Bakugou had taken the right. The two had brought their bag without its content and use it as pillows. The two quickly joining Bakugou and Aizawa to dream. Not long after, they had just realized that Kouda was asleep on a sitting position against the wall near Aizawa's head. Beside him Shoji had dozed off and Aoyama snuggled in the middle. When Ojirou realized Hagakure had slept in front, he went to the front and slept sitting like three other boys did beside her. The pack was getting bigger and looking interesting by the minute. Another five minutes and Deku stood and placed his empty bag near Aizawa's leg, right beside Bakugou's spread legs. Uraraka joined the girls side along with Jirou, sleeping beside Hagakure, next to Ojirou's legs. Yaoyorozu yawned while creating several blanket to covered those who had slept and those who haven't, leaving them on a neat pile on the teacher podium. 20 minutes left had most of them joined. Kirishima throwing his arm on Bakugou's waist, head beside Kouda's leg. Todoroki had laid on his side between Midoriya and Bakugou. Sero and Tokoyami had took one of the blanket Yaoyorozu provided and slept on the wall beneath the window. Ashido's head was on Iida's lap as the class representative had huffed before folding his arms in front of his chest and slept on the corner beside Tokoyami and Shoji. Kaminari connected 3 tables and slept on top of them. Sato curled inside the hollow part of the podium, soft blue blanket covering him. Meanwhile Shinsou, being insomniac, helped covering some of them who had slept without blanket after Yaoyorozu slept and took several pictures. When it was 5 minutes left, he stood up and wait outside the classroom for his next teacher. True to his thinking, 2 minutes later Present Mic came with spring on his steps. He quirked his eyebrows at the purplette standing in front of 1-A door. Shinsou merely put a finger on his lips and his other father mimicking his signal by 'zipping' his mouth. Shinsou nodded then held out his phone. Mic watched him fumbled for a while before something on the screen almost made him squealed. Apparently, Shinsou shown Aizawa's sleeping form circled by his students sleeping, except for Shinsou of course. Then, when Shinsou was sure Mic wouldn't suddenly scream, he opened the door. The two slipped inside quietly and saw the mostly same view as Shinsou's photo. The changes were slight like Aizawa no longer curling, muffin the bunny had took another nap on Kouda's lap, Bakugou's hand reached Kirishima's on top of his body unconsciously, Midoriya turned in his sleep and now facing Todoroki, and other small changes. But none of them giving any hint of wakening. Mic had took a picture right after they came in and another one focusing on his Shouta's. Then the two chattered quietly like they usually did on the chairs near the door. When Aizawa heard the school's bell, his perky ears roused him from his glorious nap. He was tired before, more than he usually did because his mission last night had ended one of the biggest drug cartels in the city. He didn't get even an hour sleep before he had to come to school so he skipped his way to his home and went to UA instead. Upon arriving he had texted Hizashi about the whole thing and slept for 15 minutes in the teacher's lounge. When the bell rang, he dragged his sleepy form to class 1-A, giving a brief announcement of test week and proceed to sleep the rest of homeroom. Now the usual bell had rung again, signaling him to pack up and leave before Hizashi arrived. Slowly he grabbed the inner zipper of his sleeping bag. Then he willed his eyes to open. He supposed that was when his mind should have told him something was amiss. But a yawn interrupted his loading mind and he tried to stretch only to retract it back as it hit something. Aizawa still lying on his back, hand raised, trailed his eyes upward to see Kouda sitting with his head downward and saw someone -is that Aoyama?- leaning to Kouda and one of Shoji's tentacle on Aoyama's shoulder. Aizawa blinked then looked to his left side where he found Asui, Hagakure, Ojirou and several others in many variety sleeping pose. He turned his head to the right and found Bakugou's hand near his face and on far wall was Tokoyami and Sero asleep with Tensei's little brother on the corner, pink strands on his laps. A little bit down and he recognized Midoriya's green tuft near Todoroki's red and white hair. He was almost startled when he saw Sato's spiky hair hidden by the shadow casting over the bottom of the podium. Then he looked up again and saw familiar blonde long hair and emerald orbs grinning at him. "Morning, sleeping beauty" Aizawa easily recognized his spouse voice anywhere. Then his raised hands -it was still risen when he observed his surrounding- were held gently and pulled by Yamada. In his new position, he finally saw the entirety of his class and Kaminari who was drooling on the tables. He also noticed Shinsou sitting near the door, phone on hand. When Shinsou saw him, he immediately pocketed his phone and knelt beside Mic. Despite the dark circles beneath his eyes, the boy's grinned was sly enough to know he watched blackmail material. But in his confuse state, he could only asked the obvious. "What happened?" Shinsou retelling the whole story while Mic helped Aizawa walking so he won't accidentally arouse or step on his student. When Shinsou had finished, Aizawa groaned and let out a huff. He knew exactly why they were all tired. Afterall, internship had just finished two days ago and Aizawa couldn't imagine how tiring it was if Bakugou and Iida could slept through the school bell. Aizawa gave Yamada a look in which the voice hero answered with a shrug and a smile. Let them rest, Shouta. So Aizawa nodded and the three decided to talk as quite as possible in Shinsou's last place. It was 5 minutes before lunch time and the trio was discussing on how to awake them all. They didn't even twitch when the bell rang previously which meant they also wouldn't hear lunch break bell which was more of a song more than a wake up bell. Aizawa had considered asking Yamada to yell 'wake up' but thinking of his students well-being, especially Bakugou who had tell-tale signs of being deaf. He would talk to the kid later. Shinsou had given him the option of rousing them one by one which was definitely better but would take quite energy to simply knelt beside each of them and shaking their shoulders. But then he was reminded on when the USJ short trip he had a hard time on waking Kirishima and Ashido. The two was sleeping like a log and Asui nearly gave him a heart attack when she slept without breathing. While he was contemplating between the choices, they all heard a sharp shock shout followed by a loud thump. Some of them immediately roused and sat quickly, Tokoyami startled and succeeded in waking Sero, while the rest was slowly waking up, Bakugou blinking, and few of them still sleeping, Rikido peacefully hidden still drooling. Meanwhile Aizawa, Yamada, and Shinsou had tracked the impromptu alarm to be Kaminari Denki who fell from the tables when turning in his sleep. The electric boy was rubbing his nose, he fell face first, when he saw three pairs of feet near him. He looked up and met the faces of two teachers and one Shinsou Hitoshi. Kaminari yelled in surprised, "I am sorry I overslept!!" and managed to roused more sleepy heads. Rikido apparently awoke by Kaminari's yelling and stood quickly to realize he was still in the podium when he tackled the wooden podium and groaned in pain. In the end it was a mixture of school bell and Present Mic's laughter -Oh god Rikido!- which managed to awaken them all, except for Kirishima who was awoken by Bakugou explosion in front of his face -Why is your fucking hand on me, you shitty hair!- and Hagakure clinging to Ojirou's leg mumbling five more minutes. When they all looked up, it was to Present Mic slouching form, one arm on Aizawa's shoulder the other on his stomach hurting from laughing; Shinsou Hitoshi yawning and telling his dads he went first, and their homeroom teacher deadpan face. The underground hero sighed, Kaminari sitting straight beside his legs, and told them," Good morning. It's lunch time. Don't forget to wash your face." Then left with Yamada still chattering about the whole demise. They each looked at each other, thinking the same thing and proceeded to do what Aizawa said. The next time they slept together again was faster than they expected. It was during their first test, math test, when Shinsou slept after turning his paper after 30 minutes of working on it. Aizawa looked to see some students pleading face. He sighed again and allowed them to sleep if they were finished. Few students gave him the answer paper and folded their arms on the table to prepare sleeping. They were all awoke by Present Mic's loud yelling, "Shoutaaaaaa! Let's have lunch!!!!" The next day, they put small pillows under their desk and each homeroom time slept near one Aizawa Shouta.

[the-lupine-sojourner]

I Promised, Didn’t I? [Traitor(?)!Reader/Izuku Commission] [Fantasy!AU]

Ta-da! Here it is at long last, @elite-guard-hardygal​!! So sorry to keep you waiting so long! TT^TT

Anyway, Hardygal commissioned this fanfiction based on some ideas they had and the song ‘Not while I’m Around’ from the Sweeny Todd movie. I like the song and the idea behind the commission, so I was eager to get to work on it, but then I got distracted with work and Miraculous Ladybug cus I was too curious as to what was going on so I binged the latest episodes--anyway, on to the commission! 

If you want one for yourself, all you need do is ask! Here’s Info on My Commissions. 

As always, I give the word count for my commissions. This one sits at 3807-ish cus there was just so much story there, I couldn’t stop writing! XD 

Ok, that’s all for now! Hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving! :)

God Bless and Happy Holidays!

~The Lupine Sojourner

(Here’s a cute Izuku GiF cus why not?)

There he was; Eijiro Kirishima, the one you’d been sent to observe and eventually turn over to your boss, Kai Chisaki. 

He and his group were...less than thrilled that a rogue barbarian king named Katsuki Bakugo and his companion, Eijiro, and their group of friends had been taking down his thugs and operations left and right, and as such Kai himself had sat you down and told you about sending his stealthier cronies to track and observe Eijiro and his friends, taking note of their relationships and which member would cause the most damage if they were to be...removed. 

Eijiro was, apparently, one of the most innocent and a key player in keeping another group, led by Izuku Midoriya (another target, turns out), in fairly good terms with each other.

Eijiro was also married, after a somewhat fast-paced romance, to one of the most powerful magic-wielding adventurers in recent memory, Takara Yamada. 

Only Shoto Todoroki, a rather reserved fellow who ran from his princely duties to find a cure for a curse that befell him, his fiance and bodyguard, Momo Yaoyorozu, and Izuku Midoriya (who was trying to find the missing king, Toshinori Yagi) could best Takara in terms of power and the way they use it. 

The Chisaki told you to help hunt down Eijiro to unbalance Takara and the other powerhouses so it would be easier to kill them. 

“Hey, are you okay?” 

You look up. You’d been so wrapped up in your thoughts you hadn’t realized you were standing in the middle of the street, staring into space. 

“Oh, y-yeah. I’m fairly new to the area, and was just getting my bearings. I look like that when I’m concentrating.” 

Eijiro smiles. “Well, um, do you have a place to stay tonight?” He asks. 

You chuckle. “Yes. The tavern, for now.” 

“You should stay with me and my wife instead! She’d love you!” You act like you were surprised, but thanks to Chisaki you knew this was typical for Eijiro. 

He always strove to help those he could. Poor naive boy.

Well, it would provide you an in with your targets. “Oh, no. I couldn’t ask you to do that. Really, I’m fine. I’m asking around for jobs, and I’ve got plenty of money to last me till I got a steady job.” 

“It’s honestly no trouble. Takara would love to meet you.” You act like you were flattered and shyly accepting of the generous offer, and you could genuinely appreciate what this meant to him and his new wife. 

Chisaki had even told you of rumors about Takara and what would happen in around 6 months. 

You hope that rumor wasn’t true. You’d hate to make a child an orphan like you were before Chisaki snapped you up. 

“Oh! I just realized; I don’t know your name.” 

“Oh you’re right! And I don’t know yours, come to think of it.” You give the name you were told to use, Koi Dirisk. 

“Lovely name. I’m Eijiro Kirishima.” 

“Pleasure.” You shake hands and try not to think of the future too much.

=#=#=#=#=

“Darling, I’m home!” Eijiro calls, smiling broadly as he walks into the house. 

“Perfect time! That deer you got this morning is just about cooked.” Comes a female voice, approaching. 

Then, Takara comes into your view. She was...prettier than you thought she’d be. The description hadn’t done her justice, though you suppose that was either to avoid attachments or because the Chisaki were focused on the basics rather than her beauty. 

“Oh. Eijiro, you didn’t mention a friend.” She says and you can tell she’s surprised but not angry or about to throw you out. 

“She’s new to the area. Her name’s Koi. I offered to save her some money until she gets her feet under her.” Takara nods, smiling warmly at you and you feel your heart clench at the prospect of what will happen. You glance at her stomach as she walks over. It was starting to show, her pregnant belly. Just enough that you could confirm the rumors about Takara. 

“Well, alright. We’ll see what we can do.” The two of you shake hands and you almost feel sick at the thought of turning this young bride into a widow so soon after her nuptials. And the kid would grow up without their wonderful parents.

And yet, you had to do what Chisaki said, or you’d be the next victim of his awful magic, creating deadly spikes out of the ground or simply destroying the body from within. 

You’d been a witness in many executions now, and yet you hadn’t turned him in. You couldn’t. 

You subtly shake yourself as Takara offers to show you around and to your borrowed room. You had to play the part for now. 

The house was amazing, cozy and charming. The perfect place for a family, complete with a room for the upcoming child. 

As soon as the tour was over, Takara returned to the kitchen and finished the meal preparation. 

“So what brings you into town?” That question had come up fairly quickly as you ate dinner. 

“Ah you know; traveling the world, seeing the sights, getting some exploring done before it’s too late.” That was what Kai wanted you to say. You felt the food turn to dust and ashes in your mouth as you lied. 

This poor family would be torn apart and they had no idea. 

=#=#=#=#=

“You established contact with Kirishima?” 

“Yes.” You report in a small side room in a local tavern a day or so later. 

“Good. Does he trust you yet?” 

“Not sure. We’ve barely begun a friendship, much less trust at this stage. We’re going to do some magic practice later. That should help.” 

“Y/N, are you having second thoughts?” Kai asks suddenly, leaning over a little. 

“Not at all. I just noticed Takara Kirishima is in fact pregnant. She seems to be in the first trimester.” 

“Is that a problem?” You knew the right answer. 

“No. Just thought you should know.” 

“It’ll make it easier for us to take care of her when the time comes. Good work.” You nod, swallowing subtly. 

“Right. I’ll report to you again when I find the others in the group containing Izuku Midoriya.” Kai Chisaki nods, humming. 

“See that you do, Y/N.” 

“Yes, sir.” You reply, knowing the right answer.

=#=#=#=#=

Things only got worse as you were introduced to Izuku Midoriya. 

He was even dressed like a proper gentleman, acting so polite you felt your heart clench at having to look at him like an enemy, scanning for weakness. 

And so far, his main weakness was his easygoing, friendly, fairly trusting nature. Practically as soon as you were introduced to him, he was shaking your hand and talking about how ‘any friend of Eijiro and Takara’s is a friend of mine’. 

You wanted to throw up. How could these people trust you so easily? Didn’t they want to know more about you? 

So far, you’d been all but blindly taken in, asked the bare minimum of questions, and accepted as a new ally and friend by these people. 

You tried to just continue like nothing was wrong. 

=#=#=#=#=

“You sure know how to go on the offense there, Koi.” Izuku notes, smiling that damn warm smile of his as you two sparred. 

“Well, my instructor was a victim of assault. It made her paranoid, and she passed that on to me. She told me ‘end the fight before the tricks up their sleeves come out’.” 

Most of that was true. She was a victim of assault, but for being a villain, not in a random act of violence.

Izuku pauses. “That’s fair advice.” He concedes. “I wish I could help everyone, you know. It just doesn’t work that way sometimes.” 

“But when you see something, you do something, right?” 

“Of course.” 

“That’s all anyone can do, if they even decide to do anything.” You weren’t sure when you started getting emotional, but here you were. “Most people are too afraid.” 

“Well, yeah, but the ones that aren’t afraid can mean a life is saved and a villain is apprehended.” 

You weren’t sure, but you’d swear he was saying something between the lines. A subtle chill went down your spine. Did he know? Or was it just coincidence?

You couldn’t be sure, so you made a few solid excuses to avoid him for the next few days. You had to get your story straight in case you were questioned. 

Kai was pleased you were in contact with his next victim already, and had sparred with him. “Did he have any weaknesses in his fighting style that you noticed?” You shook your head. 

“Not many. He’s sharp as a sword and quick as a spooked rabbit. We’ll have to be quicker and hit harder.” 

“Excellent insight, as always, Y/N.” Kai smiles, curled finger lifting your chin to make you look at him. “You know you’re indispensable to me, dear. No one else has quite your ability to blend into any role I assign them.” 

You nod, forcing a smile. “I try, sir.”

“So get out there and keep trying.” You nod and leave, trying not to let your stormy emotions show. You were growing to hate this assignment with a fiery passion. 

You’d killed people and betrayed many others to their deaths, but never had you had to be a part of a man’s death with a pregnant wife. Normally, it was single people you dealt with. 

At night, you cried yourself to sleep as quietly as you could. Surely, there had to be some way to save Eijiro, Izuku, and their friends, right? 

You couldn’t think of anything and it was tearing you apart. You hated every mission you were sent on, but what choice did you have? Kai Chisaki had practically raised you, lording that over you to manipulate you into doing his bidding. 

Somehow, you had to save these people. 

Gods above, they were your age! How were you supposed to help kill them?! 

=#=#=#=#=

“Hey, are you okay?” Takara asks over breakfast. You probably looked like shit.

You spent too long crying and still looked like it. 

“Didn’t sleep much last night.” 

“Anything you care to talk about?” 

For a fleeting moment, you thought of saying ‘screw it’ and telling them the truth, but that was suicide and these people would die, anyway. “Not really. Sorry.” 

“No, that’s okay. It’s not easy opening up. I get it.” Takara assures you gently, smiling warmly at you. “Just know you got two ears whenever you need to talk to me, okay?” 

You fake a smile and continue eating. “I appreciate that.” Unfortunately, it didn’t spawn any plans to allow everyone in this scenario to survive. 

=#=#=#=#=

The cruelest part of Kai’s undercover assignments he gave you was the few weeks you were given to get to know the victims and earn enough of their trust that they’d follow you into the trap the Chisaki laid out for them. 

Usually, he talked you into hating the people by portraying himself as the victim, claiming these people betrayed him and left him no choice but to seek retribution. 

And you always took his side after all he’d done for you. 

But now...now you weren’t so sure.

How could killing people your age, who were just settling into life and starting families, be in any way a good thing, like Kai was claiming?

He’d just given you the week’s notice so you can get a plan for how and when you would lead the targets into a trap.

“Hey, are you okay?” Izuku asks, sitting beside you in the cool evening air atop a hill. About an hour ago, you’d probably have seen a gorgeous sunset if it weren’t for the tears going down your face. 

You subtly wipe them away. “Yeah. You?” He nods, gently wrapping his arm around your shoulder. Your cheeks flush a little. Izuku was so...genuine and friendly. 

He didn’t deserve to die. 

“I think I am. Did you come up here to watch the sunset?” He asks, and you can tell he knew precisely why you were here.

“Something like that.” You reply glumly. You’d gotten closer to Izuku over the few weeks you’d known him, and you hated yourself for getting so caught up in the part you were playing that you could almost forget why you wore the mask. 

Almost. 

“You know, I’ve always liked taking moments to just sit and...be myself. Everyone looks to me as a leader and I hate to let people down.” 

You nod. “So you only let yourself feel things when you’re alone.” You murmur. 

Izuku squeezes your shoulder gently. 

“You can be yourself around me, you know that, right?” You bite your lip. 

“I know.” It was the right answer...right? 

Izuku leans his head on yours, and you lose your train of thought. 

“You ever feel like we were destined to meet?” He asks. “I mean--um...not necessarily romantically, just- -I- -ah, not that I am opposed to that, Koi! I just- -crap I made it weird…” You laugh. 

“Izuku, I feel the same.” It wasn’t destiny, though; it was Kai. However, you couldn’t deny a feeling that beyond Kai, like maybe there was something there. You two seemed like strings being woven together for a tapestry. 

“Oh, good.” He chuckles nervously as you readjust yourself against his strong chest. “What I was trying to say is, um…” He clears his throat, “nothing’s gonna harm you. Not while I’m around…” He sings softly all of a sudden. 

You sigh. Even his voice was amazing. Honestly, given time, you may have fallen truly in love with him, but...he was a target of the Chisaki. 

There’s no way he’d survive. 

“I’m sorry. It’s something my mother would sing to me when I was little.” He apologizes. “It was dumb, I’m sorry.” You chuckle. Maybe, just for one night, you could let go and truly enjoy yourself. You snuggle up to Izuku. 

“No, no. Go on. I’m sorry.” 

Izuku starts over, and continues from there. “Demons are prowling everywhere, nowadays. I’ll send em howling, I don’t care. I got ways.” You smile, almost believing him. If he somehow, by some miracle, survived the week, you could see yourself maybe giving him a shot, regardless of the consequences. “No one’s gonna hurt you, no one’s gonna dare. Others can desert you. Not to worry! Whistle, I’ll be there! Demons will charm you with a smile, for a while, but in time...” That, you felt, was Izuku talking like he knew about Kai and your undercover work. In case he didn’t, you snuggle closer as if charmed by his words. And you were, but you were also a little wary. If he knew, it might mean danger for you, especially if Kai found out. “Nothing can harm you. Not while I’m around…” 

You two sit for a moment in silence, enjoying each other’s company.

Your heart ached to tell him everything while part of you knew better so you sat there, wondering what to do. It’s then you reach a decision.

Izuku was one of the most powerful magic wielders to date. If anyone stood a chance at saving himself and his friends, it was Izuku. But only if he knew it was coming. 

“Hey, um, Izuku..?” You begin, wondering how he would react. As long as he survived, though, it didn’t matter what he thought of you. You could rebuild trust eventually, but only if he survived. “I don’t want anything to harm you, either. Not...not while I’m around.” You weren’t singing, you were looking him in the eye. You had to do this. You knew it was the right thing to do. “I- -”

“Whatever it is, Koi, you can talk to me. I want to help you. Just tell me what you need to overcome.” You take a breath. “Koi, I won’t let anyone hurt you, I promise.” 

He had no idea...no idea you were about to shatter his perception of you. 

“I don’t want to hide anything from you…” You began. “But this...this is big.” Izuku perks up now that he’d started to crack at the armor you put around your secrets. He let you talk, his eyes betraying his eagerness to know more. You closed your eyes. “I...when I was young, maybe 6 or so, my village was attacked and burned by a villain group that was trying to get themselves started. For days afterward, I wandered around, homeless and an orphan…” You were shaking. You had never ever confided in anyone like this, and yet...you knew you had to keep going. Izuku’s warm, steady hand on yours helped ground you. You opened your eyes focused them on him and somehow found the strength to keep going. “And then someone took me in. I didn’t know it at first, but he was a villain. He wasn’t famous yet, and he hadn’t done anything flashy or impressive, but his magic was devastatingly powerful and he had convinced many people to join him.” Izuku’s eyes go wide. 

He could fill in a few blanks just fine, but he kept his mouth shut, afraid Koi would stop talking if he dared utter a word. 

“He told me his name was Kai Chisaki and he wanted me to be his spy, his little chameleon. I’ve been sent on many assignments, I’ve done so many horrible things to people, but I always thought Kai was right. He always made me think it was the right thing to do.” Tears formed in your eyes. Izuku hadn’t said a word. You didn’t know if that was a good thing or a bad thing but you kept going. “But this time, for the first time, he made me go undercover with people my age, just starting out in life. I...I’ve grown to like you all a lot, even that barbarian king. You all accepted me with hardly any questions and Takara’s pregnant, and...and I can’t keep going on like I don’t know what’s coming. I made up the story about King Toshinori, and about my eavesdropping on those villains. It was a cover so I could remain a chameleon without you and Eijiro and the others ever suspecting I was the leak. You’d be ambushed and dealt with quickly so you’d stop interfering with Kai’s plans.” 

You swallow. You’d done the hardest part, now you had convince him that you wanted to help him survive and protect him. “Now, I want to help you, Izuku! I’m so sorry I didn’t tell you sooner! It’s just...Kai is terrifying! I know that’s no excuse, but…” You take a breath before you broke down in tears. “I don’t want the Chisaki to kill you or your friends. I...I want to protect you and make sure nothing harms you! I promise I’ll do my best to protect you and everyone else!” At this point, you couldn’t hold the tears back anymore. You tried not to be overdramatic, so you took deep breaths to steady yourself. “I understand if you don’t want anything to do with me, Izuku. Just know that I will protect you, no matter what. I’ll do what I can to make up for what I’ve done.” 

You stood there, trembling as you waited for his reaction. 

Izuku was stunned. He’d had had his suspicions about you from the time you avoided him for a few days. He checked on your excuses and they didn’t quite pan out, but he always thought maybe he was wrong. Now...he knew he was right. There was more to you then meets the eye. 

But at least you had come forward and confessed in time to ensure everyone survived. That was what was important. 

While he was hurt that you’d only joined his group as a ploy to kill him, he knew if he didn’t do something to make sure you knew he wouldn’t abandon you, he’d lose you and you’d think he hated you. 

And that wasn’t true at all. In fact, it was the opposite. He’d grown very fond of you and was proud that you were coming forward and warning him about the impending ambush. 

This way, he could be prepared and deal with the villains while still maintaining Koi- -or whatever your name was; Koi was likely a cover- -’s cover before you were found out and killed for your betrayal. Izuku knew Kai wouldn’t take kindly to his spy revealing herself to the enemy, much less getting so attached to them. 

“So...what’s your real name?” He asks, giving you a small smile. 

Your eyes go wide. You hadn’t expected that reaction at all.

Izuku didn’t seem to hate you for your role in Chisaki’s plan. At least, not right now. 

You wipe your eyes. “W-what?” 

“What’s your name?” He repeats, smiling at you. “I’m guessing Koi isn’t your real name.”

Hardly knowing how to feel, you let out a nervous chuckle. “N-no, it’s not. I’m, uh...Y/N.” You murmur, unsure how to take Izuku’s reaction. 

Izuku’s smile goes wider and he holds out a hand as he stands. “Well then, Y/N, we’ve got work to do if we’re gonna survive the attack from the Chisaki group. C’mon.” 

You hesitate, then take the hand, letting him help you up. “Izuku...I don’t know...I don’t want everyone to know and hate me.” 

“Trust me, they’ll be thrilled you joined our side against someone like Kai Chiaski and want to help them survive. Eijiro will side with you, I know it.” 

“Katsuki will kill me…” You moan, suddenly remembering the barbarian’s temper and explosive magic he could barely control. Those factors combined sent a chill down your spine. But maybe you deserved it for befriending them under such treacherous circumstances.

“I’ll handle Katsuki. He’ll be happy as long as he has villains to fight.” 

While you appreciate the thought of Izuku convincing Katsuki to not kill you, you knew it was a long shot at best.

“I’ll be one of those villains.” 

“No you won’t.” He assures you. “Y/N, trust me. I’ll talk to him. I know how to handle the barbarian king. You just need to talk to Todoroki and Momo, and we’ll get a plan together.” 

Shakily, you nod. “I...I guess, yeah. Yeah, I’ll do that.”

“Nothing’s gonna harm you, Y/N.” Izuku says, leaning his forehead against yours. “Not while I’m around. I promised, didn’t I?” 

You try to believe him as you walk back into town, hand in hand. 

There were so many unknowns going through your head, but one thing was for sure; you and Izuku were going to figure it out together. 

[coldandhotsoba]

Hero Day

Did a collaboration with @tododorkis who did this fantastic art piece!  also on AO3 here

Yamada turned away from the papers he was grading and blinked down at his side when he felt a tug on his jacket sleeve. Red eyes peered up from the edge of his desk the small hand retracted when they made eye contact.

Eri has been with them for awhile and he still hasn’t seen much of her.  He had thought that she wouldn’t be so hard to find when she started living at the dorms but he’s been proven wrong. She was extremely adept at only being found when she wants to be found. The only time he’s seen her is when she was with Aizawa and a couple of times with Mirio, other than that it was flashes of white here and there. It was rare for him to see her in the first place and it was even rarer to see her by herself like she was now.

“What’s up little listener?” He asked keeping his voice low as he put his pen down and pushed aside his papers.  He turned his seat and rested his forearms on his thighs to appear smaller to make the fidgeting girl more comfortable.  Eri took a step back at his sudden movement and tugged on the white dress she was wearing as she worried at her bottom lip. Her eyes drifted away from him and to the door before coming back to him.

“I saw Deku today,” Eri murmured as she gave another nervous tug on her dress and rocked back and forth on the balls of her feet. “He was making an All Might costume.”

“Yeah? He’s probably getting ready for National Hero Day.”

“Hero day?” Eri’s voice perked up a little and she took a hesitant step forward to let her hands rest on the edge of his desk.

“Yeah! It’s in a couple of days! It’s a fun time! There’s a carnival downtown, lots of food, games, and people dress up like their favorite heroes!” Yamada explained. Eri’s eyes were wide as he talked, excitement danced across her eyes at the mention of a fair. Eri opened her mouth but quickly shut it and curled slightly in on herself.  “Do you want to dress up?”

“Yes please.” She mumbled straightening her posture.

“Alright! We got time to get you a costume! Who do you want to dress up as?”

Eri looked unsure again. She shifted her weight from one foot another as she thought. Hizashi opened his mouth to start suggesting  heroes when Eri finally broke the silence.

“Aizawa.”

“Eraserhead! What a great choice!” He chirped leaning back in his seat. “Great, he’s pretty easy. We can take some goggles from support department, I think I have a white scarf you can borrow and we can just buy a jumpsuit and you’re all set!” “Not Eraserhead.” Eri interrupted as Hizashi went on his computer to find child sized black jumpsuits.

“You don’t want to be Eraserhead. Who do you want to be then?” “I want to be Aizawa.”

“I thought you didn’t want to be Eraserhead?” Hizashi tried to make clear, confusion lacing his voice.  Does she not know that Aizawa is Eraserhead? I thought for sure she knew, he was there during everything that had happened. What if she- “I want to,” Eri let out a small exhale of air, a small display of her frustration as she couldn’t get her point across, before she froze. She looked up at him with wide eyes, a flash of fear crossing them as she took a step back. He met hers  with a smile to try to ease any nerves and motions with his hand for her to continue.“I want to be Aizawa not Eraserhead.” It took him a couple of seconds for him to fully understand what she wanted. She wanted to be Aizawa; the day to day man, not Eraserhead the underground pro hero. The more he thought about it, the more it made sense. Aizawa was like her own personal hero. He was always there for her. Aizawa took care of her, made sure she was safe and that she felt safe in her surroundings. Eraserhead helped save her but Aizawa is the one that continues to be her hero.

“Alright, we can make you an Aizawa costume in time. It going to be easy peasy.” ------------------------------------

Aizawa sighed as he shuffled through the busy stall, dodging and weaving through the crowds as he tried to avoid the excited children that ran around.

It wasn’t that he hated carnivals, it was just that he really didn’t see the point in it. Sure it was a way to have fun, but there was so many other ways you can have fun that doesn’t involve shutting down a street and doesn’t last as long. There was so much you could do instead of wasting your time at a carnival for hours. Destress with a nap or a movie or at a cafe for awhile. Its quick, doesn’t disturb the neighborhood and then you could quickly get back to work.

He doesn’t understand how people could unwind at things like this or find it fun. It was loud, so many smells floating and mixing in the air, the bright lights dry out his eyes, and it was too crowded. He couldn’t go two steps without shoulder bumping someone.

Normally, he would avoid things like this but Yamada invited him. He had turned down the first couple of invites but Yamada was insistent.  He showed up everywhere the past three days to ask him to help co host a small show he was hosting.  

The first time he got asked right before homeroom, that he quickly turned down. Then there was sticky notes on his desk and computer with the invite.He had received with multiple texts throughout the day that he ignored. Finally was was bombarded by invites by both Yamada and Nemuri during lunch and after school.   

No excuse he used got rid of Yamada. He said he couldn’t  because he has hero work, Yamada points out that  he’s not scheduled for a route. He says he  has paperwork to catch up on, Yamada refutes that he’s two weeks ahead on all his paperwork.  He tell him that he  wants to spend some time alone, he gets told he’s been isolating himself for too long already. Saying that he needs to watch Eri, he gets a text later that day from Nemuri that she’s going to take Eri shopping and that he can have fun at the fair.  That’s when he finally caved and accepted Yamada’s invite.

Now he was  here and  was surrounded by people as he trudges his way to the booth Yamada was at. It was a bit of a struggle making his way through the crowds, he tried to keep his head down and keep trudging through, but he couldn’t help but notice what people were wearing.

He’s sure he passed at least 20 different All Mights of different ages, a lot of Endeavor’s with paper mache used as fake fire strapped to their faces, a couple of bunny ears for an easy Miruko costume,  a couple dressed as Hawks with their wings taking over the aisles, and he even saw someone dressed as 13 walk by.

Nemuri once asked him if he was ever bitter about not seeing anyone dressed like him during things like this and he replied earnestly that he wasn’t. There was a couple of reasons why it didn’t bother him. He was an underground pro, he’s not supposed to get popular enough for people to recognize him, let alone dress like him. It also didn’t really matter to him if people did, he didn’t need any validation or support like that.

“ERASER! YOU MADE IT!”

Aizawa sighed as he rocked back on his heels and his hair whipped in the air from the force of the slight quirk usage.  Once his hair settled from the wind, he walked up to Yamada who was waving energetically three booths down.  

“You didn’t have to yell.” He said blandly as he sat heavily on the available seat next to him.

“Wanted to make sure you heard me!” Yamada beamed as shoved a microphone in his direction. “This is going to be an easy gig! Just follow my lead! Are you ready?”

Aizawa grunted in agreement as he caught the microphone to keep it from sliding off of the table and to the sticky floor.

“This is going to be fun! You won’t regret this!”

—-

He was regretting it.

It wasn’t too different from when he was commenting the sports festival, but there was some differences. It all ran differently and he found it a lot more boring.

Yamada would talk after a couple of songs played and asked him for his input on it. He felt bad that he tried to take small naps when the music played and didn’t actually listen, so he started secretly rating them on how well he could sleep through it, which utterly confused Yamada.  Yamada was confused when one of the top songs on the chart got a rate of one but a song that was mostly cats meowing softly got a ten. Yamada quickly gave up trying to figure out his rating scale and stayed with popular dance songs.

Another thing that different, was what the subject was on. Yamada started getting a load of calls during their hour long segments of fans saying that he was their favorite hero or did a shout-out to other heroes. He didn’t feel the need to somehow make a conversation off of those subjects but Yamada did. Luckily he could just say ‘They’re a good hero’ and Yamada can carry the rest of the conversation by himself.

He tried working up the will to leave a couple of times,but he couldn’t follow through. Each time he told Yamada that he was going home, Yamada looked like a kicked puppy, which shouldn’t a man his age or status should be able to pull off, but he does it well.

“Just like old times right?” Yamada babbled to him as a song that was playing echoed weirdly around them from the large speakers. “We can make this a thing! Once a week you can go on my show and answer some calls! It’d be fun!”

“No.”

“Once a month?”

“No. I have better things to do than that.” Aizawa grumbled as he shifted in the plastic seat. He should have at least gotten a better chair than this if he was going to be sitting in it for a couple of hours. He adjusted as well as he could to get comfortable and leaned back into the backrest to catch a nap, while a line started to form next to the booth.

Yamada had this idea that people attending the fair could do their shout outs of their favorite heroes live on the radio and broadcasted around the carnival. He personally thought it was a bit ridiculous to wait in a long line to just say who their favorite hero is, but to each their own.

Aizawa did have to admit it was beneficial for him, especially when Yamada didn’t bother him for his input during the whole thing. It was only when he heard a small voice asking if she was next did he start to pay attention to what was going on.

“Yes you’re next little listener! Who’s your  favorite hero?”

“Aizawa.” A timid voice replied, voice crackling weirdly through the speakers next to him.

He sat up quickly and looked over at who had joined their booth. Nemuri was standing off to the side but gave him a small finger wave with one hand while the other held a camera that was focused on him. Normally he wouldn’t be too concerned over it, but the smirk she was wearing set him on edge.

“That’s a great choice!” Yamada said making him tear his eyes away from Nemuri and to the child in front of Yamada. His heart squeezed in his chest oddly when he saw her and now he understands why Nemuri had the camera.  

Eri was standing in front of Yamada but looked uncertain as she watched him with wide eyes. She shuffled nervously in her spot as he processed what she was wearing but didn’t make a move towards him or say anything.

She had on bright pink sweatpants on that was baggy on her slim frame and the pant legs were stuffed into boots. The shirt she was wearing was a white that had a giant cartoon cat depicted on it that was surrounded by neon rainbows. Her hair was a disheveled mess and on her face looked like someone took eyeliner and littered it with small lines to make her appear to have a scraggly beard.

“I thought I’d never see the day that Aizawa was speechless,” Nemuri teased slightly. “I’m so glad I brought the camera. I told Snipe that his face would be priceless and now I have video proof.”

“Oh shut up Nemuri,”he grumbled but he only earned a laugh in return.

“Is it okay?” Eri said over Nemuri’s laugh, pulling at the end of her shirt out so she can take a look at it before letting it go.

“You look great Eri,” he said clearing his throat, before turned and sent a glare at Yamada when he heard a stifled laugh come from him, despite having a fist over his mouth.

“Thank you.” Eri said, a small smile formed on her face at the compliment.  She looked at Yamada a bit warily before stepping in front of him to get by and coming up to him to press her hands on his arm. “Midnight and Mic helped me.”

“Did they now?”

“Yeah. Mic got the clothes and Nemuri helped me get dressed. She even helped with this.” She babbled softly as she pointed to the fake beard on her face.

“They did a very good job. Why don’t we go get some candied apples?”

Aizawa couldn’t help but give a small smile back when excitement evident in Eri’s eyes in her large eyes, illuminated by the flashing lights around them.

“They sell them here?” She asked raising her arms up to him when he got up.

“They do. I saw the stall for them earlier.”he grunted as he hosted her into his arms.  He gave a small wave goodbye to his colleges, ignoring their ‘awe’s’  before he walked away. He could hear Nemuri happily chatter that she’s excited to go on air as she claimed his old spot.

“Can I have a caramel one?”

“You can have whatever one you want.”

[ibelieveinahappilyeverafter]

This is totally an AU but consider Mic as a real deal villain without his morals. I like to think he'd do a number à la "I'm the Bad Guy" from Wonder over Yonder. Equally parts badass, catchy and villainly and of course done with style!

So, I probably put more effort into this than I should have, but you discovered my secret love for that song more than anything else, and, well… Enjoy? 

Summary: Aizawa Shouta learns just how much of a villain Present Mic can be - and why he had been so familiar over the last few weeks. 

Inspired by Caleb Hyles cover of “I’m the Bad Guy” over here on youtube.

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Awareness filtered in slowly through cottoned thoughts and asluggish pulse, Aizawa Shouta trying to get his thoughts in order to figure outwhat was wrong - because something was wrong. He may have been underground, buthe was still a pro hero. There was no way to be a pro hero for over a decadeand not know when something was wrong.

The pieces came in slowly. The sound of breathing besides his ownand heavy bangs against what might have been reinforced steel or metal. Therewas the blurry sight of a dark room with low lighting that had him on edgebefore he could realize why, as well as a body tied up in a chair beside him.It was the feeling of handcuffs around his wrists that really had Shoutaforcing himself to full consciousness.

“If you have a useful quirk, guy, now would be a great time to useit,” the man beside him mumbled, looking to have a generic mutant quirk of anoxen or something in the same vein. Shouta supposed that was why the man wastied down with chains instead of rope like Shouta himself was. “Oi, c’mon, anydrugs he gave you should have worn off by now.”

It was the hissed mention of drugs that had Shouta truly snappingup, heart speeding up and shaking off the lingering effects of what had beendone to him because he realized he had been drugged. That couldn’t be,though. The last thing he remembered was being out on his first date in yearswith-  

“Fuck.” Shouta looked around the room as best he could,feeling his panic increase when he saw it was just him and the stranger in theroom. “There should be someone else in here.”

“Yeah, the crazy son of a bitch who kidnapped us. C’mon, man,what’s your quirk?” The voice was unfamiliar, but the face had Shouta frowningwith some vague recognition. He didn’t know if that was good or bad, yet.

“Nothing that’ll help us get out of here,” Shouta finally said,straining at the ropes that were tying him down. He hadn’t had his capturescarf when he had been abducted, so there was little use in that helping. Hehadn’t been wearing his pro hero gear at all and he had made sure thatno one would follow them, so this was more than some villain getting lucky.This had to have been something that was planned.

“Fucking fuck.” An oxen mutant quirk. Shouta knew that wasfamiliar, but his thoughts were still too cloudy to figure out the precisereason. Fuck, he couldn’t worry about it. He needed to figure out a way out ofhere so he could find out what happened.

Pulling at the ropes for a moment more, Shouta leaned forward asfar as he could go, getting ready to fling himself back. If he was lucky theneither the chair would break, or he would be able to get a bit more room towork himself free of his restraints. Before he could go through with it,though, he heard a familiar voice.

“Oh, I wouldn’t bother with that, hero.” It was the Englishnickname crooned out with delight that told Shouta exactly who had kidnappedhim and this familiar stranger. “Don’t you like the company I gave you? Ithought you two might have a lot to talk about, seeing as his superiors wantyou dead.”

“Look, man, I don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about! Okay,so yeah, I sell some Trigger on the side, but it’s technically the legal stuff,so you and whoever here can’t do shit about it!”

“Oh?” Present Mic… The man had started out as a bit of a joke, butShouta would be lying if he said he didn’t see how much of a threat the VoiceVillain had become. It wasn’t just his quirk, which was devastating, but thesharp wit and terrifying intelligence the man possessed, as well. “So, then,you aren’t the little errand boy from the League of Villains that’s beenattempting to recruit me for the past few months?”

Ah, that’s where Shouta had recognized him, then. Tanaka Kudan hadbeen a small-time drug dealer before he had joined up with the League of Villains.They had reason to suspect that he was one of many acting as a recruiter, butnow it seemed Shouta had proof if Tanaka was trying to get Present Mic to jointhe League.

“Oh, and as for you, Eraserhead, don’t bother trying to use yourquirk. Those cuffs are the same ones I had to wear last month, so they seem tobe pretty effective, don’t you think?” Fuck. That made things a lot moredifficult seeing as Shouta was tied up and Mic could use his quirklong-distance.

“What’d you do with the man that was with me?” There was silence inthe empty room, Shouta feeling his heart ready to pound its way out of hischest. When the silence wasn’t broken, Shouta knew to expect the worst. “Youbetter hope you’re not in this room when I get out of here.”

His words were forced out through a growl, Shouta straining at theropes again before stopping as he heard a soft, amused laugh that was so familiar.“Oh, Eraser.” No- No, that was Mic’s voice, but that laugh was… “No, I supposeI should say Shouta, now, shouldn’t I?”

The lights became a touch brighter as footsteps approached them,Shouta wishing more than anything that he could close his eyes and look away.He wasn’t allowed the choice before there was enough light to recognize who wasstanding in front of him.

“Always such the hero, Shouta.” Yamada Hizashi stood in front ofhim in the same outfit that he had been wearing when Shouta had picked him upat his apartment; an old and worn pair of black jeans, a soft and open sweatertucked around a light grey vest with a matching the sky-blue button upunderneath, and long golden hair tucked up into a half-bun. The only differencewas that he was wearing the sunglasses of Present Mic. “It’s cute, really.”

“Hizashi?” Shouta’s heart, which had been pounding in fear andworry, felt like it had suddenly stuttered to a halt. “You’re…” It had beenthat missed step. Every day more he spent around Hizashi he had been feelinglike there was a missed step and now… Now he knew why.

“A villain?” Hiz- Present Mic gave a wide grin, sharpcanines on full display and sunglasses slipping down to show vibrant, blood-redeyes. “Oh, Shouta. You really didn’t want to see what was right in front ofyou, did you?”

The same eyes, the same features, the same hair and mustache, thesame voice. All the signs had been there, but Yamada Hizashi had been sodifferent in personality. He had been shy and soft spoken and had grownembarrassed when he talked too much and had been so sweet when he hadasked Shouta if he was busy that night and fuck.

“You still look confused, Shouta, or maybe surprised is a betterword.” That smile showed that it was no one other than Present Mic, the villaingrand and dramatic as he laughed loudly and wildly, the sound echoing off themetal walls and forcing a shiver to crawl down Shouta’s spine. “Let me put thisway in a way you two will understand.”

There was the sound of a clicked button that seemed to echo in thesilence, Shouta not sure if he was horrified or amused as music startedplaying. It had to be some combination because while he had dealt with villainsbefore, he had never dealt with the villains found in cartoons and stories.

High key, unhinged people who found delight in carnage anddestruction and always pulled off plans and ideas that could kill dozens butmade it all into some sick game. A villain like that was one in a million, andShouta had managed to fall in love with him.

“I’m not the damsel in distress.” Hizashi (because this was Hizashithe man he had fallen for) started to sashay and move around theroom, voice powerful and strong and smooth as he sang the words like this allreally was some game. Beside him, Tanaka looked pale and scared. No doubt hesensed what Shouta knew. This man knew full well what it was to be a villain.

“I’m not your boyfriend or the frightened mess.” The wordswere sung straight to him, Shouta trying to jerk his head away when Hizashigrabbed him by the chin to hold him in place. Just as quick as he had him, hewas let go, Hizashi’s sharp smile turning to Tanaka. “I’m not a little birdwho needs your help to fly.” A message to the League, no doubt. ‘PresentMic’ had been complaining about their attempts to recruit him for weeks, now.

“Nope!” The word was cheerful and bubbly and so reminiscentof the laugh he had heard just a few hours ago that Shouta felt like rippinghis heart out himself. “I’m the bad guy.” The look Hizashi threw themwas a look that could never be called sane.

“All these former villains that you see!” Former villains…?Before Shouta could wonder too long, Hizashi kicked at a table and toppled itover, various pieces of equipment and gear scattering across the floor to land attheir feet. “Each of them with shaking knees has knelt before me!” Therewere pieces of equipment that were the markers of certain villains that Shoutaand other heroes had been tracking for months. Had Hizashi reallymanaged to defeat them all?

“So I’m not your teammate or your partner in crime!” No, hecertainly wasn’t. Hizashi would only ever join the League of Villains todestroy it from the inside out and he would do the same to heroes. “What amI, boys?!” Shouta thought that Hizashi expected them to answer before he was squinting as the lights flared intofull brightness.

The upbeat, poppy music was still playing as Shouta stared withwide eyes in terror as the lights highlighted the dozens of Nomu thatwere caged all around the room.  The lights had some of them screechingand growling, Shouta swallowing and remembering USJ clearer than he had sincehis initial nightmares. Beside him, Tanaka sounded like he might have been dryheaving.

“Oh it’s magic to watch them all shrivel up and die!”Hizashi was still singing and almost dancing around the room, sweater slippedoff and tossed to the side, a pair of gloves slipped over his hands. Withoutthe sweater, he was looking a lot more like Mic and a lot less like Hizashi. “Ohit’s thrilling to be a villain.”

The man was back in front of Shouta and almost sitting in his lap,leather gloves cold against his cheeks as he sang the lyrics in whatever fuckedup song had caught his attention, “I destroy their hopes and then I watchthem cry… Cause I’m the Bad Guy.”

Shouta felt like he could have cried when he felt lips touch hisfor the briefest of moments before Hizashi was back and walking the room, musicshifting into something darker than even before, “Actually… I didn’t used tobe the Bad Guy, I was just a bit surprising.” Shouta took a breath, tryingto focus. Whatever had happened before, it didn’t matter now. He was a hero -and a pro, at that. If Nomu were involved, then Present Mic had become evenmore dangerous then before. He needed to be stopped.

“It’s not worth losing sleep, it’s not worth analyzing.”Maybe there was a hint as to what he was planning in his song? It would be justlike him to put all his plans in a song format and then sing them to thepeople he had captured. “There was a time not so long ago at all I was justlike you, did you hear my call?”

Hizashi was staring right at him and Shouta felt the words swirlaround his head, heart not only stopping, but breaking. There was alwayssome sort of truth to Mic’s songs, but this… Whatever soft moment had been leftwas now gone, Present Mic laughing as he petted the Nomu.

“Oh ain’t it fantastic?! I see something, I blast it! And let metell you why…” The Nomu were acting like pets. Did they respond toanyone if they were away from the League, or had Hizashi managed to controlthem in a different way? Shouta didn’t get to think about it long before Hizashiwas walking back towards him.

“I’ve always had a weakness for barrenness and bleakness.”Hizashi’s full attention was all on him and Shouta felt sick with himself whenhe realized he liked it. “I crush all your hopes and then I watch youcry…” A hand on the back of his neck had him going still for just enoughtime for Hizashi to press his lips against his, the kiss soft and warm andrelaxed as if they had an eternity to spend in that kiss alone. It waseverything Shouta had wanted earlier that night. What a sick joke.

“See I find this business rather fun!” Hizashi let him goand was grinning wild and vicious, looking between Tanaka and then him. “Idon’t want your assistance or your adulation! I’ll vaporize your fantasyand bid you bye-bye!”

Hizashi was back over at one of the cages, fingers tapping on a keypadbeside it. Shouta had a second to realize what was happening before he wasstruggling to get out of his binds. “Why?” The word was drawn out as hesang, Hizashi’s voice crazy and almost distorted as the cage began to open.“Come on- Guess!” 

It felt like it happened in snapshots. One moment Shouta wasstruggling with his bonds, the next he was looking up, another he saw the Nomuin front of them and then the one that had almost killed him, and then he feltwarm blood on his cheek and heard the gurgles of life rapidly leaving a body,the stench of the Nomu right beside him overpowering everything else asTanaka… Shouta couldn’t see much with the way he was tied down and the bulk ofthe Nomu in the way, but there was more than enough blood to let him know theman’s state.

“Because I’m the Bad Guy…”

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The first Erasermic kiss I write and it’s for this… I’m sorry?