Analyzing volume covers
Number 20 & 17 – Kakucho and Izana
Kakucho’s volume cover was inspired by his name (鶴蝶; Kaku-cho, crane – butterfly). Cranes symbolize longevity, luck/good fortune, good health, loyalty (/fidelity. They’re monogamous and usually mate for life), peace and wisdom in Japan. Cranes are believed to live a thousand years (note : ‘a thousand’ doesn’t necesseraly means 1,000 but rather ‘a lot’ – it can more than that. Same for the ‘a thousand’ kanji in Senju, Haruchiyo and Chifuyu) and in China they even symbolize immortality. It seems they are also related to gratitude/returning favors. Butterflies symbolize beauty, transformation, resilience too (all because of how catterpillar change into butterfly ; that they overcome harships). They are close to the idea of life and death as butterflies are believed to be spirits from the deads coming on earth for the last time in the form of a butterfly. Other symbolism they carry are good luck/fortune and prosperity, as well as happiness
There are also waves/a bit of water in the clothes design. This carries the meaning of renewal, cleansing, the flow of life, power/resilience and luck as well.
As I see it, Izana’s clothes have peonies and clouds patterns.
Peonies are seen as the king/queen of flowers and also symbolize honor, bravery, courage, good fortune, wealth and prosperity. Clouds symbolize hope, change and proximity with the gods
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MERA I GOT A BRAINROT IDEA TAKE IT
What if fatui harbinger!lyney had a foul legacy form and fucked you with it
Harbinger Lyney may just be a real possibility considering Arlecchino made him her successor (supposedly, from what's gathered in the way she introduces him in the newly updated drip marketing). Omg if he had a form like Signora and Childe do when they fight you at their final phases....... my heart tells me it would be monstrous and frightening, something to contrast his outwardly friendly and approachable demeanor, but then I also like to think he just becomes a catboy or something cute and silly hehe.
Or maybe the catboy is just the first phase. >:) uwuuwaaa Harbinger Lyney....... he's so fine. orz you may have teased him for being short before, but now he towers over you in this new form and now he gets to tease you for being small hehe.
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I can't be normal about this show
suggested song for maximum emotional impact - "How Will I Know," the Sam Smith version
Falling in love is so bittersweet
This love is strong, why do I feel weak?
How will I know if you really love me?
David and Wu were EVERYTHING to me this episode! In an episode buried with foreshadowing of a separation (e.g. the fortunes) and clear signs of Palm and Nueng's differences ("this is my home like Bangkok is your home"), these two men gave Palm and Nueng hope for the future.
The speech Wu gave to David about people not believing they should be together because they are too different, but that's what makes him love David more because every day he learns something new and he is his family, his friend, AND his soulmate are exactly the words and actions Palm and Nueng need to hear and see.
Nueng is immediately clocked as a rich kid several times in the series, and even Mam comments on the boys' social class differences, but Wu and David show them that love isn't conforming to someone else's life; it's making a new life together. Love isn't speaking each other's language; love is learning a new language together.
Based on the trailer, I truly believe Nueng is going to push Palm away in hopes of protecting Palm from a caged life, but if anything, this episode showed that they are better, together.
Nueng is great with words. He can sell fish just by his words. He can translate. He can directly tell Palm he wants him. Palm is a man of action. He can physically protect Nueng and always gives him little touches of support.
This episode, we see both boys give more for the other. Nueng grabs Palm's hand several times, plays with him, and hugs him. Palm flirts with Nueng and tells him he took him to the beach to romance him. And neither of them shy away from it. After Mam interrupts them, Nueng still pushes Palm when she leaves. When Palm is unsure of Nueng's requests, he asks for clarification. These boys bring out aspects of each other that others don't even think exist within them.
Mam mistakenly compares Palm's love for Nueng to Chanon's love for her. She said she lost freedom because Chanon loved her so much. Palm is not Chanon. Palm is Nueng's freedom but being Nueng's bodyguard is Palm's bondage.
However, Mam is right that love isn't all life is about. It's about living, something neither boy has had a chance to do. Palm had no hope for the future and was told he would give his life for Nueng. Nueng has been told he will take over the family business. But here, with each other, they are experiencing lives they never imagined because they have each other. Life isn't all about love, but love has greatly enhanced their lives.
Nueng has complete faith that Palm can fix the motorcycle, and instead of his normal bossiness, he tells Wu he will ask Palm first about the beach. Palm knows Nueng wants money for a phone, but he quickly dismisses David's suggestion of payment. Nueng is learning that money isn't all there is to life. He is learning that the only things Palm can give him are more valuable than any gifts he has acquired over the years - the warmth of the beach, the kindness in his heart, and the love in his touch.
That's why Nueng doesn't ask Palm to tell him how he feels about him. He tells Palm to show him how he feels about him. He is asking Palm to give in, so Nueng can finally give Palm something he desires - permission to be free.
Permission to be free of his employment. Permission to be free of the future that the fortune predicts and his father dictates. Permission to be free to love him, fully, without the constraints of respectability and duty. Nueng can give that to Palm now, and later, when he pushes him on the rocks and tells him he doesn't love him, he will attempt to do the same. He will give Palm an out. He will give Palm permission to be free of him and a life that requires him to sacrifice himself because that's all Nueng can give this boy who has given him everything. (Please don't let Chanon's arrest cause a rift between them.)
Chopper has already learned this.
Instead of fighting for Ben, he let's Ben go and encourages him to pursue Nueng. (I'm sorry I ever doubted you. You are a good boy. THE BEST BOY!) He doesn't hide his emotions. It's clear how he feels, but he never voices them because he is giving Ben an out. He doesn't want to burden Ben with his feelings. Not yet. Not when he knows Ben can't reciprocate, even if he wanted to.
Although both boys are being crushed under the toxicity of their fathers' expectations, Ben still has a chance to be free. Ben likes Nueng's bravery, but Chopper knows he can't be brave. Not like that. Not when he knows his father is willing to kill anyone he deems as an obstacle, even family.
Chopper wants to protect Ben. Chopper wants to be there for Ben. Chopper wants Ben. But much like Chopper already knows and Nueng is going to learn, they won't always get what they want.
Mostly if they don't have the courage to fight for it.
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