#and it takes itself too seriously to be enjoyable in the same way as like drrr. maybe the manga is better idk

[minkyungseokie]

Toxicity within Formula One

I usually never give my own opinions on anything Formula One related because I’m afraid of getting hate, but I am sick of it, and I will finally want my opinion heard.

For a sport that’s not as popular as any other sport in the world, there is so much toxicity and animosity between fans. Either fans of people on the same team or fans of people on different teams are going at each other for no reason and it mostly happens within Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull. Lately, Mercedes has been infighting more than worrying about anything else.

You’ve got(and I’m not generalizing the fans. I’m calling out all the toxic ones. So, when I say fans, I meant the highly toxic people who be smirch others names and hype up their own favorite)

Russell fans calling Hamilton washed and occasionally saying racist things about him

Hamilton fans discrediting Georgia’s achievements and saying he will never be as good as Hamilton(also the people who are stuck on Abu Dhabi 2021)

Carlos fans making fun of Georges crash and saying the rudest things about Hamilton just because of a decision to not keep Carlos with the occasional racism

Charles fans doing the exact same thing Carlos fans are doing, but on a little bit lighter level because I haven’t really seen Charles fans being as rude to Lewis as Carlos fans

Max fans thinking they are on top of the world and absolutely nothing can touch them and being toxic overall

I don’t really see a lot of Checo fans, but the ones I have seen are always overshadowed by the max fans, but they are still toxic

Alex fans hating on Logan just because he’s not as good as Alex. Pretty much everyone’s fans hating on Logan for being American AB’s being xenophobic

Logan fans are pretty chill, but with what happened yesterday, they aren’t as chill as you think. There is no reason that they should be sending hate, and death threats to Alex because of a decision that was not his.

Fernando fans are pretty chill usually when I look at the comment section of Aston Martin. Unless it comes down to the LGBTQ. The amount of hate towards the LGBTQ under Aston Martin’s post by both Still fans, Alonso fans, and other team’s fans is disgusting.

Stroll fans usually don’t do anything except try to defend their favorite person, but I can assure you that they are not innocent just because you rarely see them being toxic. The whole thing with Bianca proved that, but I’m pretty sure that it was mostly just people who usually don’t like Stroll taking the chance to be misogynistic instead of criticizing her like everyone else was doing

Yuki fans just calling Daniel washed and saying that he should give his seat up to Liam

Daniel fans infantilizing Yuki, occasionally being racist, making fun of things he cannot control, and just being overall terrible people towards Yuki

And that’s not even all of it because then there’s the fighting of other teams still going on. And the overall hatred of Alpine for some reason.

Now, I can’t say much for the fans of Kick, Alpine, and Haas. I scroll through their comment sections and it’s usually people criticizing the team itself for their crappy cars or crappy pitstop. I don’t follow Haas so I don’t know how their comment section is like.

Of course, there are toxic people within those three teams fandom too, but go to their comment section, it’s mostly wholesome. Still toxic occasionally, but way more wholesome than Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bulls

I didn’t forget about McLaren, but they seem to actually be moderating their comment sections

I’m aware of how toxic Instagram is, but it’s not just on Instagram. It’s on YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, I’m not calling Twitter X.

I know this is probably just going to get me hated on, and I’m probably yapping about nothing, but I feel like people take things way too seriously.

This is a sport. Meant for enjoyment and entertainment. I understand that not everyone is going to get along, and that there’s always going to be toxic people, but some of those same toxic people get upset when people are toxic towards their favorite.

This is probably all sounding like absolute Yapanese right now and I’m sorry if I haven’t properly got my point across. I’ll fix this in the morning when I’m more clear minded, but I wanted to point out just how toxic this fandom is. It’s more toxic than any other fandom I’ve been in except for K-pop 

These are screenshots of responses to a comment on RB’s post about Yuki actually being in P7 after Alonso got a penalty. The comment said let’s not hate on Daniel because he will pick it back up. This is only a taste of what I mean.

I can’t even go back to Ferrari to screenshot comments and explain what I mean and I’m not going to Red Bulls page for that either because seeing the comments make me sick. But this is what I mean. And these are the tame ones.

Formula One fans need to realize that these men are not toys. They are not just entertainment. They are human beings with feelings who make mistakes just like everyone else does. They do, say, and act very stupidly, sometimes, but that does not warrant some of the stuff that is said to them. They do not deserve death threats, and hate just for crashing and being afraid for their life or enjoying a win they deserve.

They are not toys. They are human beings. Just like you and me and they deserve respect because they put their lives on the line to do with their love and entertain their fans.

Speaking of fans while I’m at it. Respect the privacy of the drivers. Someone filming George Russell while he’s using the year or not and posting it on TikTok is not okay and should never ever be considered okay

Here are some comments from George’s post where he’s apologizing for crashing and saying that he’s going to try to do better

And don’t even get me started on the Ferrari fans bitching about Carlos leaving. It’s an extreme sport, no one‘s going to stay on their team forever just because they got one win and a couple of podium. I hate to sound toxic, but the way some of those, grown ass men and women are talking about Hamilton as if he’s not the seven time world champion as wild. It’s not Hamilton’s fault that Ferrari thought he would be a better fit.

I sincerely love Ferrari and their drivers, and I wish him the best and it makes me happy to see them win, but it does not make me happy to see the fans thinking that they rule the world, and that no one on the grid is better than Carlos. I love Carlos, but if Hamilton had a better car and Max‘s car didn’t start setting itself on fire, he would not have won.

Again, I hate to say that because it sounds like I’m hating on him, but I’m not. That’s why I like Tumblr better, because the people on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, are all… I don’t even even know how to say it without sounding weird. So this is where I’ll end it for now.

And before anyone says anything, I know it’s an extreme sport and people are gonna hate on someone that’s not their favorite driver, but the people I’m talking about are taking it way too far. You shouldn’t hate on anyone just because they aren’t your favorite in general, But I’ve seen a Ferrari fan called Hamilton a monkey because he’s going to be joining the team.

I’ve seen a Daniel fan say only sushi eaters like Yuki. As in, only Japanese people like Yuki, and nobody else.

There’s a difference between expressing your dislike towards something somebody did, and something somebody has said, and being extremely toxic. Some of you might have even been those toxic people if you are, do better, because even just saying something like that on the Internet can make karma come for you.

#formula 1 #f1 #formula one #alpine #mercedes #ferrari #fernando alonso #lando norris #lance stroll #lewis hamilton #alex albon #carlos sainz #charles leclerc #yuki tsunoda #zhou guanyu #valtteri bottas #vcarb #red bull f1 #red bull racing #haas f1 team #stake f1 team #nico hulkenberg #kevin magnussen #kmag #aston martin #max verstappen #ls2 #cs55 #cl16 #fa14

[misshoneyimhome]

Alrighty babes! This came about due to requests for a sequel, and I just had to dive into it 😊❤️

Additionally, I've got this suggestion that I believe could be enjoyable for a potential part three - what's your take on that? 😉

Warnings; 18+ Smut; oral (f recieving); protected sex (p in v);

Word count: 3.4K

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Swing my heart across the line (⚡️) [Intern x Willy]

“I don’t think you’ll finish tonight’s work like that,” he cocked an eyebrow, causing you to slightly gasp for air as embarrassment showed on your cheeks, and you offered him an excusing nod before returning to your task. 

And as Brad left the doorway, William couldn’t help but let out a laugh, earning you to do the same, as he came to place a gentle kiss on your neck.

 “Come over to my place?” he timidly asked, making you turn your head just a little to flash him a smile and nod before he then left the locker room. Both of you still adorning wide grins and satisfied smiles. 

Simply put, you couldn't finish your work fast enough tonight.

You'd kissed William Nylander, and he'd kissed you back. And more importantly he was into in you.

Your heart raced faster than William during the final seconds of the game, and your pulse pounded, as if it might burst from your chest. Your palms turned sweaty, and staying calm became a challenge.

So, you gathered your belongings rather quickly and headed determined toward the exit of the arena.

"Where do you think you're going?" Brad's voice echoed behind you, causing you to stop and freeze momentarily at his words.

Slowly, you turned to face him, meeting his serious expression.

"I'm done with my work and leaving," you replied timidly.

"I know, and you're free to go home," Brad said, stepping a bit closer, concern flickering in his eyes. "Just… be careful, okay... these hockey guys might seem all charming and fun, but they can be risky for young girls like you."

His words sounded genuine, prompting you to take them seriously, considering his advice. But you also had a feeling that William was different. At least when it came to you.

Though, deep down, you knew that's probably what every young woman might reassure herself when dealing with an attractive, overly charming man. Yet, recalling all the times you'd spent together, exchanging playful banter and flirty remarks, he had never been forceful or pushy with you.

William had always been mindful and considerate, making sure never to overstep any boundaries - a surprising trait for a hockey player, you thought considering Brad’s words. He’d respected the line that separated your professional lives and never made you feel uncomfortable.

"I'll be cautious," you replied quietly, offering a friendly smile to the manager in front of you.

"Not just that, y/n - remember, your career could be at stake if this gets out, and even though it might not seem like it now, he's not worth jeopardising it for."

His expression held a stern warning, speaking volumes beyond his words, as his raised eyebrows scolded you maturely.

“So you won’t tell anyone?”

“I won’t tell.”

Then with a gentle nod, you continued on your way out. However, Brad's words still softly lingered in your mind during your ride on the TTC, headed to William's place.

Now, you hadn't actually been to his condo before; you'd only heard about it in conversations with the guys. However, he had given you his address once. While coming back from the road with the team, he’d offered you a lift home, politely you’d declining, as you shared your address, but he mentioned it wasn't an issue due to his location. However, to you the distance between your places seemed too far, so you persisted, and eventually, he dropped the idea.

Well, until the next chance presented itself, of course.

Rising from your seat, you began on your journey to William's apartment building. And as expected, it was one of those towering structures with an impressive lobby. Pressing the 28th-floor button, you lightly chuckled, briefly imagining his condo as the typical bachelor pad.

"Hey," William greeted you with a broad smirk upon opening the front door after buzzing you in.

"Hi," you greeted softly. Stepping into his condo, a sudden wave of nervousness washed over you, as you came to realise precisely what you had walked into. You were at William Nylander's place, having kissed in the locker room, possibly on the verge of letting things progress further. You were aware you were crossing a line. As an intern at MLSE, getting involved with a hockey player wasn't supposed to be on your agenda, and it was probably even mentioned in your contract.

"You really made me wait, huh?" William interrupted your thoughts as he closed the door behind you.

"Yeah, well, didn't want to make it too easy for you," you chuckled with cheeky wink, removing your coat and shoes, as you followed William into the living room. "Besides, Brad held me up for a moment, giving me a good heart-to-heart talk…" you shared softly, feeling uncertain about disclosing this to him but choosing to do so.

"What about?" William chuckled, casually leaning on the back of his large couch.

"Well… he wanted to warn me about you..." you spoke softly, exploring his spacious flat with your eyes.

The place had floor-to-ceiling windows, a sizeable TV positioned in front of an expansive, comfortable couch that could easily accommodate most of the team. The interior radiated a Classic Nordic Scandinavian Style, featuring Ikea furniture mixed with several family photos, a blend of classic and modern art, and various boyish figurines.

Surprisingly, it was quite tidy.

"Wait, Brad warned you about me?"

"Actually, he warned me about all hockey players... and how this could potentially harm my career – which he's kind of right about..." you spoke a bit nervously, fiddling with your hands as you looked at the Swede.

"So, is that how you think of me?"

"I'm not entirely sure – I haven't made up my mind about you yet," you flashed him a sweet smile.

"Hmm," he responded, briefly glancing down before meeting your gaze again. “you know y/n… if you're not comfortable being here, I get it. I'm not going to pressure you into anything, I just…" William paused, softly pressing his lips together. "I just really like you, and I know it might sound like something any hockey player would say just to get laid, but… I don't know… I just do."

Your eyes locked onto his as you heard his little heartfelt confession, responding with a sweet smile.

"I like you too, Willy," you spoke softly, taking a step closer as he leaned against the couch.

"I thought you hadn't made up your mind about me…" he chuckled playfully as you now stood within arm's reach, sharing the space between you.

"I haven't... but for now, I do think I like you a lot. Besides, hockey players aren’t the only ones who need to have some fun once in a while," you teased with a mischievous grin, standing so close that you could feel his warm breath, your legs between his.

William couldn't help but be amused by your comment, as he then gently placed his hands on your hips and drew you closer.

"Alright, just let me know if you want to stop," he spoke softly, leaning in slowly, bringing his lips closer to yours, finally connecting them in a tender kiss.

But there was no way you wanted this to end.

His lips felt incredible once again, and his gentle touch on your hips urged you closer into his broad chest. Wrapping your arms around his neck, you savoured the magical sensation of his touch, leaning further into the kiss.

His lips moved tenderly against yours, his tongue softly requesting entry, and you willingly welcomed it. Your mouths entwined, tongues swirling in a passionate dance, merging warmth and mixing saliva in the heat of the moment.

The intense kiss left you both breathless, and as amazing as it felt, you needed to pull back for air.

Gasping for breath, you both separated, foreheads meeting in a tender moment before breaking the comfortable silence.

"So, you want to show me your bedroom?" you smirked, looking up at him.

“Never thought you’d ask,” William nodded gently, before towering over you. His hands slid down your lower back, beneath your buttocks, swiftly lifting you into his arms, prompting you to wrap your legs around his waist as he then carried you past the kitchen and into his spacious bedroom.

From what you could glimpse, the bedroom had a more masculine, bachelor-like style, not that you cared since your focus was on the man carrying you. Then gently, he placed you onto the bed, lying on your back, and started planting soft kisses along your jawline.

You could slowly feel all rational thoughts about the potential wrongness of the situation were slowly fading away, overridden by the distraction of his kisses, as each touch of William's lips erased any lingering concerns you might have had.

The slowly, William withdrew, moving back onto his knees and heels, taking a moment to gaze at you.

You looked incredibly beautiful to him. Though, he knew he probably shouldn't proceed with this, considering you were an intern, and he felt a sense of responsibility being the older one between you. But he found himself unable to resist.

After months of sharing laughter and banter nearly every day, he yearned to feel your touch.

With his eyes fixed on you, he then pulled his hoodie over his head, revealing his toned torso once again, causing your breath to hitch. Sure, you'd seen him shirtless before, but this time it felt different. It felt good, yet different.

"Are you still sure about this?" William asked softly, and you simply responded with a gentle nod.

He then delicately guided you to sit, and with smooth movements, his hands slipped under the hem of your shirt, feeling the softness of your skin as he effortlessly removed your shirt, revealing your exquisite, alluring bra.

And as William stood up slowly, his gaze still locked with yours, he lowered his sweatpants, revealing his boxers with his partially aroused member slightly tucked away.

Then, with a sweet smirk gracing your lips, enjoying the sight before you, you leaned back and began undoing your jeans, starting to wiggle them off. And with a light chuckle, William joined in, gently assisting you by pulling your jeans further down and off completely.

But then he paused again, his eyes tracing the contours of your figure, taking in the provocative lingerie that barely covered anything, almost as if he wanted to imprint the moment in his memory in case it didn't happen again.

"Alright, Willy?" you asked softly, chuckling lightly.

"Absolutely, you're just so gorgeous,” he smirked, kneeling between your legs, hovering over you, and placing another kiss on your lips. However, this time, it was far more passionate and intense. Almost forceful. 

His tongue delved into your mouth, pressing you down onto the mattress as your hands found his hair, gently pulling his blonde locks.

The tension built as both of you got more impatient and wanted more. William's body gave off heat, and you couldn't help but press against him, feeling the bugle in his boxers against your inner thigh, making you more eager, while the chain around his neck lightly brushed your skin.

And just as you were about to break the heated kiss to catch your breath, William took charge. He paused, taking a deep breath before moving his lips downwards, softly kissing between your breasts, kissing every inch of skin he came across.

His hands explored your body, gently massaging both your breasts as he continued southward with his mouth.

Then, as he got close to your core, he deftly slid his fingers under the edge of your delicate knickers, smoothly pulling them down, letting a gentle breeze touch your warmth.

Soft breaths came out as William expertly removed your lingerie and positioned himself, holding your thighs before his lips met your heated area.

"Willy," you whispered, as if giving him the consent he silently asked for.

He then traced up your folds with his wet tongue, earning another moan from, while your arms reached up to grab the pillowcase on either side of your head. And William dug in deep. His tongue exploring every little bit of your sensitive area, tasting your sweet juices as he sucked on your most sensitive spot, making you lean back, closing your eyes in pleasure.

“Shit,” you gasped, feeling the pleasure growing.

And William couldn’t help but smirk into your cunt as he kept going, his only aim to bring you to the edge. And when suddenly, he felt you arching your back, gently pushing your hips towards him as you moaned loudly, he knew you were letting your climax wash over you.

“Fuck Willy.”

Satisfied with the outcome, William pulled back, a smug look on his face as he looked at the effect he’d had on you. Slowly you then opened your eyes, your mind clearing as you propped yourself up on your elbows, gazing lustfully at the man between your legs. 

"Always had a hunch you were good at that," you playfully remarked.

"If you liked that, you're in for a surprise with what else I can do," he retorted with a smirk, promising something intriguing.

Then stepping off the bed, William discarded his last piece of clothing, freeing his notably excited member before returning to where you were still put. An as you sat up, you swiftly unhooked your bra, setting your two pert breasts free as well, causing him to seductively  lick his lips at the vision of your tits. 

But just as William was about to resume his previous position, you halted him.

"I want to ride you,” you smirked up at him, knowing full well he wouldn't refuse. So, he slowly knelt over and reclined on his back, a smirk still playing on his lips.

"Condom?"

"In the top drawer," he pointed out, before you reached over, retrieved the small package, gently opening it, and positioning it onto his stiff shaft.

Once fully sheathed, you gentle came to straddle him. At first, you teasingly rubbed his cock between your lips, lightly coating the latex with your own juices. However, William grew impatient, his hands gripping onto your hips, guiding for more.

"No teasing, baby,” he exhaled. And with a light chuckle, you then aligned his cock's tip with your entrance and carefully pushed yourself down onto him, allowing him to fill you completely, causing audible gasps to escape your lips as you sank down entirely.

“Fuck."

“Shit, you feel so good,” he groaned deeply.

Slowly, you began rocking your hips, directed by William's hands, letting his length smoothly glide in and out of you, as your hands braced on his chest. Each movement brought his member into close contact with your inner walls, stimulating as you continued riding him, relishing the pleasure mirrored on William's face.

He was genuinely pleased. Your tight walls enveloped his cock so perfectly, and with each motion, the arousal steadily intensified for the both of you. 

He couldn’t help but admire just how stunning you looked above him; your body was captivating, and he felt nothing short of ecstatic with his length buried deep inside you. Your facial expression exuded sensuality as you uttered sweet moans, your breasts gently swaying in rhythm with your movements.

Sensing your clenching around his member, William then sought out your clit once more, gently circling it with his thumb, causing you to let out louder moans and arch your back slightly as another wave of intensity washed through your body.

Your movements quickened as the desire for another orgasm consumed you, your nails digging into William’s chest.

The air in the room was heavy, filled with loud moans from you as kept rocking your hips, pushing you both closer to the peak of ecstasy. 

“Willy, I’m about to come…" you warned.

"Yes, baby, come for me,” William exhaled.

And just like that, you surrendered to the rush once more, your mind clouding as you saw stars, almost causing your trembling body to give in and collapse. But William kept you in place. 

"Keep going, I’m close too," William gasped, feeling your walls tightening, bringing him closer to his own climax.

"Yeah, like this?" you panted, picking up your pace a little more.

"Mmm, exactly like that," he moaned, sensing his peak approaching.

Your bodies were entwined as if they were made for each other, and you could feel just how much you wanted to satisfy the man beneath you. Eagerly rocking you cunt to let him feel every inch of you around him. 

“Yes… Yes…” 

Then, with a deep groan resonating from deep within, William thrust his hips upwards, releasing into the condom.

“Shiiit,” he huskily groaned.

An as he slowly came down from his high, you nearly collapsed onto him, your walls still pulsating from the intensity. It took almost minutes for both of you to regain focus and catch your breaths before you gently eased yourself off William and lay down beside him.

He then quickly placed a soft kiss on your forehead, speaking softly. 

"I’ll be right back," William said, before making his way to the bathroom to dispose of the condom then returning and tenderly pulling the covers over both of you, drawing you in for a cuddle.

His arms wrapped around you felt incredible, his body close to yours as you surrendered to his embrace. Then looking up at him, your eyes met, and you flashed him a sweet smile.

"You know... we probably shouldn’t have done this,” you spoke softly.

"I know, but I still hope you don’t regret it," William replied with a hesitant smile, propping his head on his arm. And you couldn't help but chuckle lightly.

"Of course not, it was amazing, Willy, but I guess we'll just have to carry on as if it never happened when we head to work," you said gently, a hint of worry in your eyes.

"What do you mean?" William furrowed his brow. "I get that we have to be discreet, but then what about the next time? You want us to pretend that won’t happen too?"

"Next time? What makes you think there will be a next time?" you raised an eyebrow, though secretly, you hoped for it. However, you were also fully aware of how this could jeopardise your career, as Brad had pointed out.

"Yeah, I mean, come on, we make a pretty good pair," he chuckled with a sly grin. "At least, I know I was good."

"Oh, always so confident," you teased, gently rolling your eyes. "But, I suppose you're right. I mean, you're clearly crazy about me," you playfully echoed his previous words, teasing him enough to make him burst into laughter before letting out a sigh.

“Oh, maybe I shouldn’t have told you that," he grinned. "But yeah, I guess I am. So, perhaps, despite what Brad said, you don’t need to worry too much about me."

His expression softened, and his hand gently caressed your face.

"I'm not worried about you, Willy... but I am concerned about how management might perceive this. I can't take the risk – not now," you offered him a reassuring yet concerned smile.

"Okay, then let’s keep things low-key and try to act as casually as possible around each other – I mean, you secretly admiring me from the corner during an interview wouldn't be too different from what you already do," William teased.

"Hey!" You gave him a playful punch. "I do not secretly admire you from the corner…"

"Yeah, you do, but I find it cute," he chuckled lightly.

"I thought you liked that I wasn’t too needy around you..."

"Well, yeah, but I like it more knowing you like me without being able to admit it,” he smirked, cocking an eyebrow in mere satisfaction.

"I’m not admitting you’re correct on that, but for now, let’s agree to try not to make it obvious that we've slept together.”

"And maybe will be again."

"We'll have to wait and see about that, wonderboy," you teased, fully aware that it's highly likely to happen.

"Oh, you can't resist me."

**

As the morning light streamed in, William slowly stirred from his slumber.

Last night had been nothing short of incredible. Yet, as he turned around expecting to see your beautiful smile, there was an empty space beside him.

At first, a sense of disappointment washed over him. He remembered convincing you to stay over last night, thinking it was too late for you to travel home on the subway. But he hadn't expected you leaving so early.

However, as he prepared to get out of bed, a small note on his bedside table caught his eye, instantly lifting his spirits and bringing a smile to his face.

"Sorry, wonderboy, had to rush to the office for an emergency! Last night was absolutely amazing ❤️ See you soon - y/n/n"

#18+ #william nylander smut #intern x willy #william nylander imagine #wn88 imagine #nhl hockey imagine #toronto maple leafs imagine #nhl hockey player #nhl hockey smut

[calamitydaze]

I feel u... I want to love the show so bad and I do think the kids are awesome in their roles but unfortunately the writing and execution are just not quite what they could be

yeahhh exactly :’( the writing is like, bafflingly mid especially when you have such good material to pull from??? there’s still moments of the same humor and fun atmosphere that the book had (like annabeth and grover splashing water on percy in the fountain and the scene where they first meet ares, those were cute hehe) but most of the time it’s just taking itself way too seriously and the vibes aren’t there

i understand needing to streamline to fit it into a tv show, and not wanting to make it exactly a 1 to 1 recreation, but none of the adaptational changes have felt like they fulfilled that purpose to me, they’re just Changes. they’re pointless at best and harmful at worst (occasionally just as good, like percy choosing to sacrifice himself on the arch, but i can’t think of any that i’d say were Better). like, why was percy not the one to see the three fates, when that’s like Really Important for him to see? why give him riptide right away? why have all of annabeth’s cute character moments that give her depth been flattened out, like being scared of spiders and desperate for a quest and embarrassed to go on the tunnel of love? why is grover basically useless?? and i could keep going like idk….. if you don’t compare it too hard to the original and just watch it as a kids fantasy show, it’s fine and enjoyable— like i’m not at all saying its BAD as a show and i’m really glad so many people like it— but it was hyped up for years as a faithful adaptation and i can’t help but be disappointed u__u

#me at my grown ass age complaining about percy jackson adaptations….. ah it’s like i’m in elementary school again #(i’ve also been disappointed by a lot of the acting ? with the main trio it’s fine cause they’re kids and they’re really cute #but i don’t think luke is that good… or chiron or mr d or alecto or even sally #i’m definitely nitpicking here cause if i liked the structure of the show better i probably wouldn’t mind as much but it is what it is) #bella answers #anon #pjo show crit

[bloogers-boogers]

Do you have any South Park hot takes/unpopular opinions? 👀

Both for the fandom and the show itself

Hmm... well I haven't like thought of it too much cause I don't like to get involved in the fandom itself when it comes to discourses! I suppose my unpopular opinion is that I truly don't take south park seriously! I see it as it is. Completely satire with the purpose of making jokes about real world problems and getting out some laughter from it. That's how I see the episodes with no shipping goggles until after when I can actually just enjoy the content people make out of it and go crazy with theories and hcs for fun and enjoyment jhshqhsjs

I also see it meanless to pin people down when it comes to fictional ships nothing justifies a person sending d3ath threats/harassment to a REAL person over something that ISN'T real. And I dislike how people disrespect others when it comes to them actually liking the show for what it is. Technically when fans take fanon as legit from canon! fans shitting on people who don't go by their fanon/ship over them going with canon.

The other day I was reading a post about fans shitting on cryle. Dude it's fictional they're not doing any harm whatsoever! Creek is canon shipping that specific ship is not gonna take that away just like it won't take away stendy for shipping style:)

Please, I just can't. I cannot comprehend when fans take fanon too seriously.

Also— when people make Kyle ultra feminized. I'm sorry for those who do and like, idc if you do but I just personally don't like it. Same with Tweek. I just keep my distance and mind my own business. There's no need to be disrespectful for those who see/take things very differently than you and that's okay as long as you don't cause any harm or force anyone with them:"D

All the kids are assholes. Actually the whole town is! Cartman is an ass, yes. His character is intended to be an antagonist but that doesn’t take away the other shit anyone else from the show has done:)

Butters is a dick! He ain't no pure uwu boy he has his moments and IS friends with Cartman even if some say he's a victim. Like, it's shown in the show when Butters can't take Cartman's shit anymore he stops playing around! (In his own way he gets back at Cartman. Like that video tape of him dancing with a cut out of Justin timberlake, taking his hotdog business away or dragging cartmans ass back to the bus refusing to let go of his hand.) And he also finds Cartman bigoted comments funny too.

Besides, Victor was not a creation by being abused from Cartman in PC. Butters created that person for himself as a copping machine from taking ALL of the boys shit (bullied from everyone) (he literally points out all the other main boys issues in that Hawaiian ep atleast Stan and Kyle. Not just Cartman.) and IS a victim from his parents. It was a choice Butters made for going the Victor route being influenced by the environment he had to endure.

Also Liane is a bad mother she is no sweet angel. She has been shown to be more stricter in recent seasons but that doesn’t erase the fact that she has done shit to Cartman just as much as he has done to her. Maybe even more:"D

People who want Cartman d3ad is like asking for Garrison, Randy (and anyone that goes against their fanon) gone. It takes the essence of the show entirely. Cartman is literally south park.

Besides, if Cartman isn't there who do you guys think would be pin as the new asshole in town? Everyone there is shitty, the possibility is endless:)))) (main three?? Stan, Kyle, Kenny:333)

I dislike the fatphobia in this fandom. No more take on this cause this is a sensitive subject I do not want to take part of!

Main boys ARE Cartman's friends. It's as obvious as day those three care in their own way. That one percent episode they literally went to ask the kids they thought were the cause of the fire to stop harassing their friend. People who don't care wouldn't even bother to intervene.

Liking a bad character doesn't make you a bad person! I personally like Cartman, he's my favorite. I can admit he has problems and is very problematic! And I would never follow by all the shit he says, realistically I would NOT be around a person like that. However the way he's written drove me to like him and the fact that he's just a fictional character~ also PC has proven that Cartman can change:)

Just a reminder that these are just my takes! No one has to follow them or am I attempting to shove my opinions onto anyone. And they're not always consistent. My views on things change a lot.

I love reading diffrent opinions on things, hc's, ships just as much as I like to read when it comes to character analysis, lore, theories. I'm opened to listen and take diverse opinions from the show/fandom.

This is fictional it's not real! So I would never take it to heart:) <3

Sorry this is mostly about the fandom I truly have nothing against the show unless being tired of the tegrity farm gag 😭🤣

Also my bad for the long rant malu (I did not intend for this to be long) 💀

#asks♡ #hopefully no one hates me after this 😭😭

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Kakegurui - Kirari Momobami × She/Her Reader

Could you possibly do one where Kirari and Sayaka are together like they were planning on getting married. However, the clan elders arranged a marriage with Kirari and Y/n to strengthen the bond between the families. Kirari continues her relationship with Sayaka and is constantly around her so much so that they are together in front of Y/n even though she is married, Kirari absolutely hates Y/n and is awfully rude her at the beginning while Y/n is very sweet and kind towards her even making her breakfast before she leaves the house. Kirari slowly falls in love with Y/n. Until Kirari found out that Sayaka been cheating on her the same day she has to meet the elders. Where she truly realizes she loved Y/n as her wife defend Kirari from elders at a moment of weakness before Kirari absolutely rains down on them. They live happily ever after with a family of their own.

Thank you. You're like my favourite author ever!!! Your stories are so amazing and enjoyable to read. Thank for writing my request Spoken For - Kanae. I enjoy very much, thank you. I just want you to know your the best and I love all of your stories!!! There alway very good!!

Arranged Marriage

Kirari Momobami x She/Her Reader

A/N: Thank you very much! I hope you like this one too! Sayaka cheating?! Idk about y’all, but if someone like Sayaka cheated on me, I’d just give up. She is loyal to the point that it’s a self-destructive flaw. Then we got Kiari over here… she is so difficult! I always gravitate towards how head empty she is in Kakegurui Kari because I love that for her, but it makes her so hard to take seriously. Tried to do better this time, but she has a total Howl from HMC moment. Which seems fitting for her, but I don’t really know. AH! Hope you like it! Word Count: 5,004

Kirari couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She, head of the Momobami Clan, was to marry someone chosen by the elders. Apparently all of her years spent terrorizing the other branches of the family came with a price after all. Now her life was crashing down mere months before she and Sayaka were supposed to be married.

Kirari took a deep breath, not allowing her poker face to slip.

“And what makes you all think you have the power to ask such a thing of me?”

“It has been a legal action written in the laws of our family for generations. Sorry you couldn’t be bothered to read them.” Terano explained with a smug smile.

“If the conditions have been met, and believe me, with your record, they have, the heads of each branch get to chose the spouse themselves.”

“And you expect me to comply?”

“You will if you want to keep your position in this family. Otherwise you’ll be left with nothing but the shirt on your back.” Rin chimed in with a cocky grin.

“And what of Ririka?”

“She’s her own person,” Sumika shrugged, “She’s never given us hell like you have. We have no reason to dictate her partner.”

“And you think interfering with my wedding to my dear Sayaka will do what exactly? If you thought I was bad in high school, I will have this family eating itself into nothingness.”

“You can’t,” Terano spoke calmly, “again, a little reading on the the laws and customs of our family would have done you well. With this marriage, you will not be able to pass any decrees without coming to an agreement with the spouse we’ve chosen for you. If you can’t come to an agreement, your legislations will not pass.”

“You really do have everything planned out don’t you, Terano?” Kirari chuckled coldly. “Fine. Call upon whoever you wish, but let it be known that this is far from over.”

Kirari left the conference room and breezed down the hall and out of sight. She found her way to an empty room and after a minute of silently standing in the sunset bathed office, she slammed her fists down on the closest table. Then pounded a couple more times before taking a deep breath and composing herself.

She had to go home and tell Sayaka. She could just imagine the heartbreak. Poor Sayaka had been waiting for their wedding day for years. Kirari shook her head despondently.

No matter. It was just a flimsy piece of paper anyway. Hell would freeze over before she stopped seeing Sayaka. Kirari has seen loveless marriages, heard the gossip of adulterous relationships within the branches of her family. It was just part of having Momobami blood she supposed.

Kirari met her driver out front and signaled him to drive her home. All the while she plotted. She would make her assigned spouse’s life miserable. Perhaps they would find a breaking point that would lead to Kirari getting what she really wanted, to marry Sayaka and make her family pay for dare thinking they could interfere with her life like she was a lowly house pet.

This may just be her most interesting gamble to date.

When she arrived home, heels echoing against the marble floors, Sayaka popped out of the home office, nervous as always when Kirari had to go to family meetings. Though this time the worry was warranted.

“How did it go? What did they want to talk about? Are you okay?”

“Slow down Sa-ya-ka,” Kirari smiled sadly placing a finger over Sayaka’s lips, “let’s sit down.”

They sat down together in a fancy leather loveseat amongst Kirari’s carefully curated aquariums.

“We can’t get married.” Kirari sighed tiredly, looking more like it was a minor inconvenience rather than a life changing statement.

“What…?” Sayaka paled.

“Apparently there’s a silly little statute that allows the family to decide on a spouse for me if there is reasonable belief that I can’t be trusted to make decisions with the family’s best interests at heart.”

“How can you sound so unbothered by this?”

Sayaka, the poor dear, would have collapsed if she hadn’t already been sitting down. She had dedicated years of her life to Kirari, all leading up to this. Kirari was supposed to be marrying her. She was supposed to be her number one. Her one and only.

“What we have is something infinitely more special than what an earthly marriage can convey. If I have to be married to someone else, so be it. But you will always be my first priority, Sayaka.”

Tears welled up in Sayaka’s eyes, causing Kirari to smile as she wiped them away.

“Don’t fret…”

“Can’t we just run away together?” Sayaka hiccuped, burying her face in Kirari’s shoulder.

“I would effectively be disowned, all of my assets liquidated and spilt back amongst the branches. We would have nothing, but coming across it in the most painfully boring way.”

“We can build something new together, Kirari. We don’t need Momobami money. All I need is you.” Sayaka was prepared to live under a bridge if it meant Kirari would be hers and hers alone.

“That’s silly Sayaka,” Kirari chuckled, running her fingers through her now ex-fiancée’s hair, “this is a gamble I have no intention of running from. We may still be married yet.”

Kirari pulled Sayaka into her lap and together they schemed, using the bitterness in their hearts to think of the best ways to annoy the person who would be trying to come between them.

Whatever spouse the family supplied Kirari with, they would need to be resilient to say the least.

***

It felt so surreal to (Y/n), getting married to someone she didn’t really know so she could free her family from the burden of their debts to the Momobami Clan.

Her family made sure to let her know that she didn’t have to do such a thing, but she wanted to help. Maybe it wouldn’t even be that bad. She and Kirari could even be friends. As long as her family could live more comfortably, she could endure anything.

We’re ready to sign the papers, you can come with us now.” Terano beckoned when Yumi opened the door.

“Thank you.” (Y/n) felt butterflies flutter in her stomach as she rose to her feet to follow behind Yumi as Terano rolled ahead.

“I respect your resolve and reasoning for taking this offer, but be sure to protect yourself. Do not show weakness. Kirari is a heartless woman. She will no doubt be looking for a way out of this.” Terano warned.

(Y/n) was one of the first people she had suggested to the committee. She was kind and fair, but also not a push over. They had known each other since childhood, so Terano had a lot of faith in her. She thought that (Y/n) could be the person to keep Kirari in check.

“I’ll be okay, Terano. I won’t forget what I’m doing this for.” (Y/n) smiled.

“Yeah, you can do it (Y/n)!” Yumi nodded excitedly. “Don’t let Kirari try to push you around!”

“I’ll kill her with kindness.” She assured, Terano peered back at her over her shoulder.

“Don’t waste your time. Someone like Kirari would never appreciate the efforts people make to give her comfort.“

“I don’t think it would hurt.” (Y/n) shrugged.

“I just don’t want you to put all this effort into making a working relationship with someone who couldn’t care less. It’s worse than she doesn’t care, she is going to be working against you every step of the way.”

“I appreciate the concern, Terano, but I’ll be alright.” (Y/n) was prepared. Everything Terano was telling her now, she had heard leading up to this day. She could handle whatever Kirari threw her way.

“If you’re certain,” Terano sighed, “Good luck.”

Yumi skipped ahead of them to open the doors of the crowded room. Sitting at the table in the center of it all was Momobami Kirari, legs crossed over the thigh, a cold smile upon her face.

“Not too late to back out.” Kirari teased once (Y/n) took the seat in front of her.

They haven’t even laid eyes on each other for a minute and she was already talking like that? (Y/n) smiled as well.

“It’s nice to meet you, Kirari. I hope we can learn to get along.”

“Hmm,” Kirari hummed, already bored again. “Then if we are going to do this, let’s finish it up quickly,” she motioned to Sayaka seething in the first row, “I intend to take my future wife on a little honeymoon to the Maldives after we wrap up here.”

“I see, let’s not keep her waiting then.” (Y/n) said without skipping a beat. She signed the papers and slid them over to Kirari with a smile. “I hope you two have a good time.”

“We will.” Kirari said, her smile growing tighter though it was not at all noticeable. She picked up the pen and signed the papers, sealing their fate.

***

(Y/n) had two weeks to make herself at home in Kirari’s grand, traditional Japanese mansion before she came back from her trip. Well, from the outside it looked traditional, but the renovations inside looked kind of like a globalization nightmare. Though chaotic, (Y/n) supposed it suited Kirari. Nothing she couldn’t get used to. It was better than how she had been living before anyway.

(Y/n) moved into one of the guest rooms suggested by the staff. It was in the same hallway as Kirari’s. The closeness might prove to be a mistake as time went on, but (Y/n) wanted to try to get along and that wasn’t going to happen if they lived on opposite sides of the mansion.

She made herself comfortable and learned how to navigate the mansion and maybe, she hoped, she’d learn about Kirari in the process. She seemed to enjoy fish of all the aquariums were anything to go by. There were gambling dens, a swimming pool, theatre, library, rock garden, even a modest sized (if you could call it that) baseball diamond.

(Y/n) was lounging in the main sitting room as she liked to do. The mansion was so big she would hate to miss Kirari and Sayaka’s return. She was paging through a book full of exotic fish in an attempt to learn about Kirari’s interests when she heard a pair of approaching footsteps and quiet laughter.

When Kirari and Sayaka came into view, their laughter stopped upon seeing (Y/n). Sayaka scowled and Kirari smirked.

“Welcome back.” (Y/n) closed the book. “Have a good trip?”

“We had a marvelous time. Too bad you had nowhere to go.” Kirari said, studying the blue of her nails, painted to match the beautiful shade of the water near their resort.

“Oh I’m fine. Getting used to this crazy place is a vacation in itself. You have everything in here. You just need to build a roller coaster or something and you’ll literally be all set.”

“A roller coaster?” Sayaka scoffed. “What a childish notion.”

“Come Sayaka, ignore her.” Kirari beckoned, making a show of kissing Sayaka a little too sensually in polite company.

(Y/n) rolled her eyes and turned the page in her book.

“Ooo, do you have koi somewhere in here? You seem like you’d have a nice koi pond somewhere.” She asked, ignoring their obnoxious display.

“I wonder.” Kirari answered disinterestedly, leading Sayaka away by the waist once she realized (Y/n) didn’t care about their public make out.

“Guess I’ll just have to look around some more. Are you guys going to be around for dinner?”

“You think we’d want to eat dinner with you?” Sayaka’s face only seemed to get redder the more she had to be reminded that (Y/n) existed.

“It’s just a suggestion. I know you two aren’t going to do anything you don’t want to.” (Y/n) said, putting her hands up in mock defense. “I was thinking the weather is nice so I asked the staff if it would be alright to eat out on the terrace… and you are both walking away… okay good talk.”

Well, it could be worse she supposed. Hopefully they would warm up to her eventually, but she could handle a little antagonism. She understood that Kirari and Sayaka had reason to be upset. This wasn’t exactly the future she imagined for herself either, but it was for the good of her family and apparently for the safety of the Momobami Clan too.

She did managed to find a koi pond eventually. In a whole indoor greenhouse-type room she had somehow overlooked in her previous adventures. Yeah, this place was overwhelming, but very neat.

She took dinner on the terrace, unsurprisingly alone, but she did video chat with Terano and Yumi while she ate to talk about how things were going, so that was nice.

When she went upstairs to retire for the night, the pulsing music and other noises that (Y/n) wished she could unhear that were coming from across the hall made it a bit difficult.

She would have thought they’d have sound proofing in a ritzy place like this. Maybe she’d have to hire somebody to do that. She had more money at her disposal now then her family had in five generations. Maybe more. She could afford to sound proof a couple rooms. Kirari probably wouldn’t notice anyway if she and Sayaka kept making a habit of being anywhere (Y/n) wasn’t.

But for now she had the next best thing, earbuds and an assortment of media. She put on a movie and turned off the lights, falling asleep sometime in the middle.

***

(Y/n) was surprised to see Kirari walking into the breakfast nook early the next morning for two reasons. A, it sounded like she had a busy night to be getting up so early and B, (Y/n) was already in there so by that logic Kirari wouldn’t be caught within a hundred foot radius of the space.

“Making your own breakfast? Strange.” Kirari hummed.

(Y/n) put on her most welcoming smile and gestured to the stove.

“Do you want some? I swear it’s not poisoned. I can make some for Sayaka too if she likes.”

“Sayaka already left to go to work. But she would rather be force fed literal poison than eat something you made I wager.” Kirari chuckled. “But I’m curious.”

It was already early as is. Getting up as early as Sayaka must have sounded absolutely dreadful.

(Y/n) scooped up the food from the pan and set it before Kirari. She actually felt a little nervous in doing so.

“It’s nothing fancy obviously, but the flavor is there.”

“Hm. How quaint. Looks like something that Saotome would make. Is this poor people breakfast then?”

No actually, that would be called no breakfast. Is what (Y/n) wanted to say before taking the plate and eating it in front of Kirari. But she didn’t. This was the most Kirari had said to her since their ‘wedding’.

She shrugged instead then turned to get a new plate ready for herself and changed the subject.

“So Terano and the elders sent some documents they would like us to discuss. Do you have time after breakfast or is there a better time later?”

Kirari didn’t answer instead opting to pick at the breakfast before her, (Y/n) sighed.

“I’m going to get the papers. Be right back.” She took a piece of toast and jogged out of the room.

By the time (Y/n) returned to the nook, Kirari was gone. In her place a half eaten plate arranged as a winky face with its tongue sticking out.

When she turned to her own plate, she found a bite taken out of every item on it.

“Oh come on!” She griped.

Guess she would be making a third breakfast after all.

***

(Y/n) made a habit of giving Kirari breakfast when she showed up to the nook and presented her with whatever paperwork they needed to get done. That was when Kirari was most insufferable, but they did manage to get the work done.

That’s how the first few months went. Though Kirari was oddly more tolerable when Sayaka wasn’t around. She could still be petty, but she wasn’t as rude as when Sayaka was present. It seemed like she was over the arrangement but still needed to seem spiteful for Sayaka’s sake.

Whenever Sayaka was out, which seemed to happen a lot lately, Kirari would usually hang around (Y/n) until she had to go somewhere. She claimed it was out of boredom, but (Y/n) didn’t buy it. They were becoming friends.

(Y/n) was scrolling through her phone on while laying in bed one night when Kirari made an unexpected visit.

“You could at least knock, that would be nice.” She said without looking up from her phone.

“It’s you, I know there’s nothing interesting I’d be walking in on.” Kirari flopped down onto (Y/n)’s bed. “Unfortunately.”

“Couldn’t you be bothering Sayaka right now instead?” (Y/n) asked, moving her legs out from under Kirari’s body.

“She’s working late again.” Kirari frowned.

“Again?” (Y/n) looked up from her phone.

Kirari looked troubled while staring up at the ceiling and didn’t answer. (Y/n) sat up and gave Kirari a sympathetic pat.

“Alright, what do you want to do?”

“Can we play that card fish game you told me about?”

“Go fish? Sure.”

(Y/n) kept Kirari company until Sayaka finally came home in the very early hours of the morning. Kirari abruptly left (Y/n) to greet Sayaka. (Y/n) cleaned up the cards, unable to shake the feeling that something bad was coming to a head.

***

(Y/n) was searching the whole mansion for Kirari. They were supposed to have a meeting with the elders to discuss matters pertaining to family business, but Kirari had inexplicably disappeared when it was time to go. (Y/n) was preparing herself to grovel at the elders feet when her phone rang and Kirari’s name popped up on the screen.

“Where are you? I swear, if you left me to go do this by myself—“

“Sayaka has been cheating on me.”

(Y/n) did a full stop.

Sayaka? Cheating? The woman who dedicated dedicated her whole life to Kirari? Who fell out of a five story building for her? That Sayaka? (Y/n) was almost too surprised to speak.

“Oh Kirari, I’m so sorry.”

“Jabami Yumeko…” Kirari slurred, “Out of all people, I never would have gambled on those odds… who am I kidding, I would have.”

“Are you drunk?”

“Not yet, but I will be.”

“Where are you? I’m coming to get you.” (Y/n) was already halfway out the door.

“Leave me to die.” Kirari moaned dramatically.

“Kirari…”

Kirari hung up and (Y/n) swore. She tried calling back, but Kirari wouldn’t pick up. Fortunately she wouldn’t have to cruise around the city looking for her because not long after she received a text from Ririka telling her she could pick Kirari up at her house.

(Y/n) drove up and her heart ached for Kirari. She didn’t know it was possible to see her look so broken. Kirari was laying on the floor in front of Ririka’s couch, a wine glass raised high over her head. She waved it at Ririka as she walked past her to greet (Y/n). Ririka didn’t take the glass and pulled (Y/n) into the kitchen.

“She looks awful. Poor thing. How did this happen?” (Y/n) asked, peering out at the lump still visible from the doorway.

“Apparently it’s been going on for awhile. Kirari went to Sayaka’s office last night to surprise her and caught them together. She’s been here since one in the morning.”

(Y/n)’s phone rang again and she put it to her ear without looking.

“Hello?”

“(Y/n), gimme some more wine. I know Ririka is hiding it.”

“No more wine. That’s not going to make you feel any better. I’ll talk to you in a minute when I’m back in the living room.” She hung up and heard Kirari moan from the other room.

Before she could talk to Ririka some more, her phone rang again and she answered it with a frustrated huff.

“I know you’re hurting right now, but give me a minute, please!”

“What are you talking about?”

Oh, that wasn’t Kirari.

“Terano! Hi, what’s up?”

“You were supposed to be here half an hour ago. The elders are getting restless.” Terano informed. “Where are you? I can’t even get a hold of Kirari.”

“Is it possible we could reschedule? We are having a little trouble right now…”

“No, it has to be today. I can buy you maybe an hour more, but you had better be here not a minute later. The elders are already fuming.”

“Okay, we’ll be there. Sorry Terano.” (Y/n) shoved her phone back in her pocket with a groan.

“I don’t know what to do Ririka.”

“I’ll try to help you sober her up, but there is nothing I can really do about this.”

“Could you maybe give her some clothes to borrow and put them in the bathroom? I’ll bring her up.”

“If you’re sure.” Ririka nodded and went to do as (Y/n) asked.

(Y/n) went back to the living room and sat down on the floor beside Kirari. She didn’t even look over at (Y/n), she just kept staring despondently at the carpet.

“I’m really sorry, Kirari.”

“For what? Did you sleep with Sayaka too?” She murmured bitterly.

“No.” (Y/n) rubbed the back of her neck. She really didn’t know what to say. There was no time for coddling. If they weren’t standing before the elders in an hour, Kirari would have even more problems.

“Kirari, I know you’re upset. You have every right to be, but we need to get you ready for the meeting with the elders.”

“Sayaka used to remind me about things like that. Now she’s too busy screwing Yumeko to remember I exist.”

“Yeah, well it’s her loss. Come on.” (Y/n) hoisted Kirari off of the ground. “Right now we have to get you ready. When we get home, you can do whatever you want, okay?”

Kirari kept a sullen face, but made no fuss about (Y/n) having to half drag her to Ririka’s bathroom.

“Can you help her with this part?” She asked Ririka.

The older twin nodded tiredly. The sooner she got Kirari’s appearance fixed up, the sooner she could go back to sleep.

“See, doesn’t that feel better?” (Y/n) asked, fixing Kirari’s bangs when she and Ririka emerged half an hour later.

Kirari still looked far from her usual well put together self, but she was at least presentable and didn’t smell terribly of wine and sadness.

“I can’t feel anything.” Kirari numbly declared.

“We’re almost at the finish line. Try to keep yourself going for just a few hours more.” (Y/n) patted Kirari’s back, startled when Kirari lowered her head to rest against her shoulder.

“Thank you for your help, Ririka.”

“Not my first time I’ve had to clean up a Kirari mess. Good luck with the elders.” Ririka gave her sister a water bottle for the road and saw them out and waved to them as (Y/n) drove away.

The trip there was a little scary because (Y/n) thought Kirari was going to throw up, but they made it without having an accident and had about five minutes to spare.

“Okay, try to hold it together Kirari. I’ll do all the talking, okay?”

(Y/n) tugged Kirari along. They briefly saw Terano who looked surprised by the way Kirari was holding herself, but there was no time to ask. She gestured to the double doors and the arranged pair went inside. (Y/n) tried to take control of the situation right away, but the elders immediately took notice of Kirari’s weakened state and descended like vultures.

“Such an obvious display of weak emotion!”

“Is this why we had to wait nearly two hours?”

“You’re supposed to be the head of the clan, yet you show up looking like this?”

“Are you truly worthy of such a position?”

“I knew she would never grow up!”

“That’s enough!” (Y/n) sharply proclaimed, jolting everyone in their seats. Kirari looked at her through the eyelashes of her downcast eyes.

“You people are incorrigible, really! You all think her to be an unfeeling monster that wants to destroy everything, so much so that you felt the need to assign her a spouse to try to keep her in line. But now that she is showing genuine emotion, you all want to stomp it out! It’s completely asinine!”

The elders stared in shock. How dare (Y/n) talk back to them like that after they granted her such an important task that brought her family out of the dirt? A few got ready to shout at her, but she didn’t give them the chance.

“You can’t treat her like that. And you wonder why you feel the need to protect the families… seems like the families need protection from you and how you think things should be dealt with around here!” (Y/n) declared. She felt out of breath, she was ready to keep going if she had to, but Kirari put a hand on her shoulder and gave her a small smile.

“Thank you, (Y/n), but I can take it from here.”

Kirari seemed to have regained a little life since (Y/n)’s outburst. Her gaze was sharp enough to draw blood and the elders cowered.

She told the elders all the desired points mentioned that were supposed to be discussed and then left them with a warning of the hell that was to come in the following months.

“I have really been wanting to make some changes about the ways our family operates. I’ve been holding off discussing anything with (Y/n), but I think we could find common ground on some issues.”

They elders paled and leapt over themselves to advise (Y/n) on how to conduct herself, but Kirari was already leading her out of the room, their previous obligations met.

Kirari attempted to get into the driver’s seat, but (Y/n) waved her away.

“You are running on alcohol and zero sleep. Also I’m not sure you’ve ever actually driven before. I’m driving.”

Kirari pouted and shrugged, then got in the passenger seat. (Y/n) got in the driver’s seat and took a deep breath.

“Alright. Do you want to go home, or is there somewhere else you’d like to go?”

“Somewhere else?” Kirari tilted her head to the side.

“Yeah, someplace you like that you can’t get the same experience at home. Someplace that manages to make you feel happy or relaxed when all else fails.”

Kirari thought about it for awhile, blue polished fingers tapping against her knees.

“Can we go tomorrow?”

Momobami Kirari, asking (Y/n) for input? She seemed to be genuinely asking too.

“Of course. Whatever you want.”

“Today I want to lounge in my theatre and eat an obscene amount of fast food.”

“That we can do.”

***

The next few months weren’t easy for Kirari. That was to be expected when her girlfriend since high school accused Kirari of not treating her like her number one, but only after she had been caught cheating did Sayaka share that insecurity.

The day after the affair came to light, Kirari and (Y/n) went to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Motobu. They had a good time exploring every inch of the place. Even after they saw everything and their feet ached, they visited their most favorite exhibits once more before heading home.

Day after day they grew closer and Kirari began to fall for (Y/n), through their talks and getting to learn (Y/n)’s perspective, a change was brought upon Kirari. She made sure to make-up for their rough beginnings, wanting (Y/n) to know that she really cared about her before proposing they try turning their relationship into a romantic one.

She hid her nervousness in asking (Y/n) on an official date well, but she couldn’t stop the wide, genuine smile on her face from spreading when (Y/n) accepted her proposition.

Then about two years after that, Kirari popped the question.

“Will you marry me, (Y/n)?”

“…we’re already married?” (Y/n) blinked down at Kirari kneeling before her in front of the arowana tank, her hand in Kirari’s.

“Marry me again, for love this time.”

(Y/n) joined Kirari on the ground and hugged her, her heart leaping for joy when Kirari’s arms quickly snapped forward to copy the gesture.

“Okay.”

***

The Momobami Clan had been fundamentally changed. No more raising children to be gambling prodigies forced to be pitted against their siblings and cousins. No more sneaky, underhanded dealings between branches. The rot was taken out of the family, and the elders that could not change their ways were replaced.

The Momobami Clan was healing. It was slow healing, but healing nonetheless.

Once Kirari was certain they weren’t going to slip back into their old ways, she asked (Y/n) another very important question.

“What do you think about children?”

“I like kids. They’re a lot of work, but the journey can be rewarding. Why? What do you think about kids?”

“Fascinating little things. I don’t know why they make any of the choices they do. I never thought about having any myself. As the therapist says, my upbringing with Ririka was less than ideal for healthy development. I suppose I understood that in a way, which is why I never thought about it. But things are different now, and… I think I want to have children.”

“You sound like you’ve put a lot of thought into this.” (Y/n) smiled and Kirari nodded, she took her hand. “Okay, let’s talk about it.”

Before the end of the year, they had adopted a pair of siblings. Kirari could not imagine having them sent off to separate homes, so she resolutely applied to take them both home with (Y/n) supporting her every step of the way. They had never been happier.

#kakegurui oneshots #kakegurui x reader #kirari momobami x reader #kirari x reader #kirari momobami #requests #anonymous

[chiliiscereal]

What I want for ROTTMNT season 3

———-

. The same structure of episodes

I liked when they were 14 minutes long, with 2 parts to each episode. I liked that each episode was different. It was enjoyable! Nickelodeon should keep it that way (except for finales of course)

. April and Donnie

Their whole dynamic (platonic or romantic) is so well written and it makes me laugh every time. I want more moments with them! I want shenanigans, hazmat suits, failed experiments, the works!

. Christmas episode or beach episode

I just want them all to be happy tbh. Low stakes, very sweet episode. Maybe see Donnie’s fear of beachballs. Maybe one of the turtles (probs Raph) was scared of Santa as a kid or maybe he goes through a whole episode trying to figure out what to get everyone. It would be so enjoyable.

And of course the boys would get new swimsuit outfits. And for the Christmas episode they’d spend the whole time in matching Christmas pajamas.

. Why Todd is considered a villain

He was considered “as bad as they come” by the gargoyles, and I have a feeling it wasn’t just a comedic mistake. Todd also has his own forge and survived a KRAANG APOCALYPSE! How?? Surely there’s secretly another side to him.

. How the turtles met April

Seriously, we never learned how they met her. I just want a sweet turtle tot episode where we see how their dynamics are formed and Aprils parents thinking they’re imaginary friends. I want sneaking around, splinter not realizing they’re friends with a human, popsicles, baked treats, and lots of trouble. ALL OF IT!!

. More Señor Hueso

I just love how he interacts with Leo. Maybe we get to meet his son who is supposedly going to be out through “bone college” because of all the pizza they buy. I bet he and Mikey would get along.

. Them fangirling over the fact that Lou Jitsu is their dad

I feel like they accepted it too easily, you know? I want questions, I want to know what happened to Splinters mom, and I want Hamato Clan lore!! I would also like to see how splinter adjusted to raising the boys and coming to terms with being a rat. It had to be hard. Maybe even find out what happened to the rest of the Hamato clan!

. The evil dentist

I just know we were gonna get an episode where he tries to go after Raph’s tooth. It was hinted at near the end of his episode. Raph maybe hides it from his brothers and tries to handle it on his own but they eventually figure it out and help him and he learns he doesn’t have to do it all on his own.

. No Venus and Jenika

I’m sorry but Nickelodeon needs to explore other dynamics and find a way to make their introduction feel natural if they’re actually going to do it. I’m sorry and I know it’s unpopular but I think we’d all hate it if they did it wrong. If they’re introduced it needs to be the right way and after Nickelodeon stops ignoring the existing family.

.MORE CASSANDRA MORE CASSANDRA

I just think she’s cool 😎

Also her and Raph would be good sparring buddies I believe. Also she should get anger management with Dr. Delicate touch

. ALL THE MISSING EPISODES WE WERE DENIED AND BARON DRAXUM AGAIN (being a lunch lady)

^ it speaks for itself :3

I’d also think it would be funny if he made friends with a little kid and he accidentally landed himself a job as a babysitter and he takes it cause he needs more money. He finally let’s go of the yokai vs. humans shenanigans

AND WE NEED THE EPISODE WITH MIKEY BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TURTLE TOTS

. Also I’d love an episode where someone (either jerk blond girl or Dale) accidentally gets a picture of the turtles without realizing and they have to try to get the phone and delete it

. April denying that she wants a prom date and the boys all try to find her one. Then when they don’t find anyone and they can tell April is disappointed they all show up for her in human disguises

. The day April gets accepted to that college and the turtles have to cope with the fact that they now won’t see her every day

. More witches

. An episode on Karai and how Shredder came to be through her side of the story

And last but not least:

An actual season 3!!!

Nickelodeon, wake up and see how amazing this show is!!

(If you guys have any other ideas or things you want to see please let me know because funsies)

#rottmnt #rottmnt leo #rottmnt donnie #rottmnt raph #tmnt #rottmnt mikey #rottmnt movie #rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles #rise of the tmnt #trending #rotttmnt season 3 #netlfix #nickelodeon wake up and see how good this show is

[litgwritersroom]

nsfw alphabet for suresh please or a sfw too if you guys want! thank uuuu!

The Suresh NSFW Alphabet 🔥🔥

A = Aftercare. What is he like after sex?

Attentive. Sex isn’t a fifteen minute task for him (unless it’s specifically a quickie), and the aftercare is all a part of the act itself. If he really cares about his partner, he likes to hold her once they’ve both had too much, just laying there with them, naked, until they fall asleep like that. After sex snuggles is a must for him if he’s with the right person.

B = Body part. What is his favourite body part of his, and his partner’s?

On himself, he likes his arms, thighs, and his abs (also his face, he’s for sure on the vain side). On his partner, he likes everything, all of her, from the small details like a lone freckle in an unexpected place, to the bigger things like the way her hips move when she walks.

In the debate of Ass Vs. Tits, he's Team Ass.

C = Cum. What's likely to make him finish faster?

Her enjoyment. If he sees or hears or feels her losing control, he’s got to start holding himself together. One moan from her and he’s biting his bottom lip, throwing his head back, and his knuckles are pale as he grips himself into staying in control. Especially when it’s accompanied by certain sex noises.

D = Dirty Secret. A dirty little secret of Suresh's.

Loves fucking, so anything he can do to keep winding her up until she’s the one initiating things is gold for him. Will find out what turns her on and drive her wild so that he can catch that look in her eye while they’re doing something normal that shows she’s turned on.

E = Experience. How experienced is he? Does he know what he’s doing?

Very experienced. Knows what he’s doing, knows what he likes, and knows how to figure out his partners weaknesses, too.

F = Favourite Position. Self explanatory.

Any position where he can take her from behind. Loves watching the curve of her body from behind anyway, so a reverse cowgirl is up there, but any form of doggy is his favourite.

Also knowing it's something she loves turns him on so much.

G = Goofy. Is he more serious in the moment, or is he pretty humorous, etc?

He takes it seriously, very much, but a nervous laugh or anything like that wouldn’t ruin the mood for him.

H = Hair. How well groomed is he, does the carpet match the drapes, that sort of thing?

As groomed as he can get. Look at him. This man takes care of himself. He's paying for the best care in all aspects of life and finds no shame in being preened as a peacock all over.

I = Intimacy. How is he during the more romantic aspect?

It depends entirely on the mood. He can rail her into oblivion and throw her around if that’s what she wants, or he can lay her down sweetly and never let their eyes part. He reads the mood and adjusts accordingly. But with MC? It’s damn near soul-binding. 

J = Jack Off. Masturbation headcanon.

Doesn’t do it frequently, prefers actual sex, but if he’s got to go out of town for whatever reason, is happy to perform some self care acts on a video call to her (provided she’s doing the same).

K = Kink. One or more of his kinks?

Some exhibitionism (like fucking her against the floor to ceiling glass window of their penthouse, too high up for anyone to really see, but god, what a risk).

A gentle dose of BDSM (being bound, spanking, blindfolding); wax melting or really any form of sensation play, tied up or not; to him or her, it’s all turning him on.

But one thing that he really, really loves doing? Buying her things for the bedroom. Clothes, lingerie, toys, games; he'll even pay for dinner pre-show.

L = Location. Favourite places to do the deed.

Honestly? Generally, in the privacy of their own bedroom where they can shut the world out for a good few hours.

However, he’s a bit of an exhibitionist, so the thought of a quickie while out and about does give him a thrill. Getting a blowjob in the car while they’re on their way to or from a big event is often what he’s looking forward to the most about attending.

M = Motivation. What turns him on?

It’s canon, baby, but the sounds of her during sex. Listening to her sex noises sends him fucking feral.

N = NO. Something he wouldn’t do, turn offs.

Inviting someone else into the bedroom. No-go. No one’s touching his girl but him. He's a little possessive like that, and he likes if his partner is equally as possessive, too.

O = Oral. Preference when it comes to giving or receiving, skill, etc?

Obviously enjoys receiving a lot, will gladly accept head at any time, for however long, but he prefers a slow paced, drawn out blow job to something quick. Something sloppy that she’s taking her time on. He’s sitting down, leaning back, while she’s on her knees on the floor and he can look her in the eye as she sucks him off.

As for giving, he has no issues with it. He loves watching her get off though, so prefers the room to be well lit and for them to be in a place where he can see her clearly, so nothing under the covers, please. Loves when she clamps her thighs over his ears in the throws of finishing.

P = Pace. Is he fast and rough or slow and sensual?

Alternates seamlessly, can pick up just what his partner is needing with the simplest of gestures. He wants to be the best fuck his partner has ever had, and he'll make sure that he leaves her with that if nothing else.

Q = Quickie. Is he game for a quickie? How often?

Oh yeah, he’s game. Maybe not all the time, but he loves it, especially when it’s his other half who’s initiating it. Makes it even sexier. He loves it if they're already in a rush, pressed for time, and she just gives him the look, or even better ... if she cops a feel in the right place. He'll go hard in her hand then and there.

R = Risk. Is he game to experiment and take some risks?

As a lawyer, he’s extremely considered, and takes very calculated risks. Which is why it’s so god damn exciting that he can’t stop himself from throwing caution to the wind when it comes to her. He physically cannot resist her, and that culminates in getting himself into some very risky situations. Semi-public, frantic, lust-fuelled situations. But that only makes it all the more fun. 

S = Stamina. How many rounds can he go for? How long does he last?

Can last a long time, but recovery isn’t as quick as he would like. Will happily perform in other ways between hard ons though. Definitely helps him harden faster.

He can go for about three-four rounds before it's been completely taken out of him, something he's very prideful of.

T = Toy. Does he own toys? Does he use them? On a partner or himself?

Has plenty of toys, and watching her enjoy them is something that is definitely for him. Loves to tie her up and use the toys on her, too, getting to do whatever he wants to bring out his favourite sound in the world.

Will buy as many toys for her pleasure as she wants, all she needs to do sometimes is just send him a picture and he'll have it by the end of the week, ready and (often) vibrating.

U = Unfair. How much does he like to tease? Does he like being teased in return?

He loves to tease, but doesn’t have it in him to draw it out for as long as he would like. Caves pretty easy, as much as he wants to keep it going until she’s really really begging.

As for himself? Hates being teased at first, but the closer and closer and closer he’s drawn to a finish, the sweeter it gets. Appreciates it afterwards, he’s a big brat about it before and during.

V = Volume. How loud is he in the bedroom?

He’s a grunter. Prefers to listen to his partner and for them to be the loud one, but still, when their moans sync up, it just makes it hotter.

W = Wild Card. Some headcanons. Naughtier the better.

Has folders of naughty, suggestive, and nude selfies of himself, and likes to have a folder equally as loaded of pics of his partner. Knows all his best angles, all the camera tricks, everything to make it look the best it can. Would never show the photos to anyone else beside his partner. Loves the thought of her getting off to them as much as he gets off to whatever she’s sent him.

He even has them categorised by explicitness, video or photo, nude or just naughty.

Best part? He’ll delete them if you ever break up.

X = X-Ray. Describe what’s going on in those pants.

No need for an X-Ray when it’s impossible to hide what’s going on even when he’s wearing trousers.

Y = Yearning. How high is his sex drive?

Every-night-of-the-week type of guy.

High, high, sex drive.

Z = ZZZ. How quickly does he fall asleep afterwards?

Depends. Once he’s spent completely, he can pass out pretty quickly, but that’s after they’ve been going at it for a while, and he’s made sure she’s just as wiped as he is.

If it was a one night stand, he’d fall asleep straight away, but for his girlfriend, he just wants to wrap her in his arms and fall asleep like that.

#litg #litg writers room #writers room #love island the game #ask #prompt #litg suresh #litg season 5 #litg ex in the villa #masterlist #hcs

[idyllic-musings]

i didn't feel like formatting this one so....... 🙏🙏🙏 ambrose enjoyers, here is a random unformatted minimal dialogue drabble of yaoshi being an attentive parent and easing ambrose through an episode of mara 🫶 i love writing about characters who have said less than ten lines canonically fr /lh

a thick, impenetrable haze had settled in ambrose's mind.

it happened sometimes, generally after injuries or stressful encounters; they weren't unfamiliar with it, and if they really focused on it, really thought about what may have caused the hazy episode, they could feel a dull, pulsating throb in their side. that was undoubtedly what had caused them to fall into such a poor state. a nasty hit from one of the anitmatter legion's elites... right. they'd almost forgotten about the encounter, really. they were somewhat surprised by the fact that it still hadn't healed. it should have. the child of abundance themselves should have healed by now.

a scalding, burning sense of frustration boiled in their chest. the destruction, damn the destruction—how could nanook be so careless? how could they stand to live with themselves, knowing the kind of pain and suffering they have plagued the universe with?

(some would say the same about yaoshi. the thought only made ambrose's blood boil further.)

nanook, nanook, what a vile aeon...

the gentle drag of nails on their cheek lovingly guided their mind back to where it should have been—far away from the festering fury and unrest.

to be so angry was unbefitting of the child of abundance.

(although...

would it be unbefitting for them to have an abundance of rage, just as they do love? there was no clear answer. it didn't matter, because that rage was not a product of them, but a product of the mara they suffered from.

they were not an angry person. they sincerely weren't.)

newfound peace bloomed in their chest. the fog thinned slightly, and they subconsciously leaned towards the source of their respite.

two of yaoshi's hands reached out to cup ambrose's face, a fond coo dancing on their lips as they observed their child and the way they immediately sought out the aeon's comfort the second it was offerred to them. ambrose looked as if they were about to cry.

'poor thing,' yaoshi mused, thumbs brushing away the beginnings of tears pricking at their emanator's tired eyes. still... a little smile pulled at their lips. they couldn't help but squish ambrose's cheeks ever so slightly. such a delicate little thing ambrose was.

(of course, the child of abundance noticed. it made them pout a little. they almost wanted to tell the aeon to take them seriously! they really weren't some defenseless, scared little kid with separation anxiety anymore. they had long since gotten over it!

...

they also noticed, however, that yaoshi's fond attention was dulling their pain, so they supposed it was tolerable to be cooed at...)

the aeon wondered how it was possible for a single being to be so unbelievably cute, so unbelievably fragile in their hands. perhaps this was how mortal parents felt towards their own children—an indescribable warmth towards their fragile and weak offspring, an unearthly pull, some comeplling need to tend to the needs of their children.

then again, perhaps not.

the intricacies and complexities of immortal bonds were far too complicated to be put into mortal terms. the lord of longevity's feelings could not be described in such a simple way.

ambrose sniffled, fingers gingerly clasping onto yaoshi's wrists. the aeon took that as their sign to gather their child into their many arms, as if to shelter them from the threats and dangers of the universe.

yaoshi leaned down slightly, kissing away what remained of the emanator's tears, as if to whisper kindly reassurances.

'shed your tears no longer.'

'i am here.'

'you will get through this, little one.'

to those with a bond that transcends space and time itself, words were trivial. unnecessary.

the aeon of abundance and their child had no use for words.

#🌹| ambrose. #hsr x oc #honkai star rail x oc #hsr oc #ambrose on the brink of a panic attack: #yaoshi: 🥺🥰 you are so cute. did you know that. #THEY MEAN WELL I PROMISE 🙏🙏🙏🙏 #pushing my “yaoshi is not evil” agenda with this one....... #to be clear. i don't think they are necessarily “good” #but i don't think they're evil. that is not up for debate in my brain LMAOSOSHJG

[stuckinapril]

just saw your post abt rejection! do you have any tips on how you'd push yourself to get out there despite rejection anxiety and/or how you deal with getting upset from being rejected?? i'm trying to push myself to deal with it better too but it's tough

hi!! i’m still mastering this myself, but i’ve come a long way ever since i embraced the idea of rejection as being a good thing for me. my tips/mental hacks for this are:

recognize that everyone you know in your life got rejected at some point. the person who’s interviewing you, your professor, your crush, your best friend, your neighbor, your favorite celebrity, people you idolize. everyone goes through it. absolutely everyone. rejection is inevitable, and trying to avoid it is much the same as trying to avoid air. it’ll always catch up to you, so there’s no point fearing it.

remember that rejection builds character. it’s a positive feedback loop: the more rejected you are, the less you’ll care, and the more you’ll be willing to go outside of your comfort zone.

as for how to apply these principles: talk to strangers. i know this sounds odd, but it works so well bc you’ll never see them again. if you start a conversation with a stranger & it’s very awkward/stilted, you can always walk off & not have to deal with the repercussions of being rejected by them. if you’re an anxious person, that’ll provide a safety cushion of some kind: the idea that you won’t have to deal with the aftermath of a rejection. the purpose of doing this would be more so to focus on getting used to the feeling of rejection itself.

put yourself out there, but couple that with an activity. what i mean is: if you want to approach people/make more friends, do it in a context where if you fail, it won’t be so disappointing. if you’re really into bowling & join a bowling club, half the fun will be getting to bowl. the other half will be making friends along the way. if you’re not so successful at approaching people, at least you’ll get to bowl. it won’t feel entirely like a failure to you. putting yourself out there is important but exhausting; if you can do it in a way that’s enjoyable, it’ll make it so much easier.

see rejection as an opportunity to grow. if you got rejected for some shortcomings, your next step is to improve on them & make yourself a more attractive choice—whether it be for a job prospect, love interest, etc. don’t let rejection destroy you, but use it as a vehicle to motivate yourself to be better.

recognize your own worth! it’s not just you missing out on them; it’s also them missing out on you. learn not to only operate through a lens of what people think of you, but also through a lens of what you think of them. people are faulty, & sometimes their rejection/reaction to you will be unfounded. be critical of that & recognize it’s not always you that’s the problem. recognize that rejection can sometimes have nothing to do with you and everything to do with the other person.

believe in yourself. believing in yourself is 50% of the struggle. you can always pull yourself back up. if one opportunity didn’t work out, the next one will. there’s always a Plan B. this world is so vast & the possibilities are endless.

embrace the journey of self-improvement. it’s okay to be a work in progress. don’t despise yourself for not “being there yet.” just keep working to get better, keep asking yourself how to do things differently, and keep becoming a better version of you day by day.

don’t take things so seriously!! life is a roller coaster of ups & downs. that’s what makes it fun. just go w the flow & always try again!

#good luck!! ♥️ #ask #rejection

[aspiring-holistic-otaku]

Season 3 Ramble#1 - New Year New Worlds ver.2

This is another one of those episodes where I almost feel like I’m betraying the name and purpose of the podcast, as this month I won’t actually be talking about manga or even anime for that matter.

The first time I did this whole New Year New Worlds thing was in Season 2 Ramble 1, where I focused on isekai manga and manhwa since I’d never really given the genre a chance before then. This month, again, I wanted to try something completely new to me and so I focused on Visual & Light novels.

Now my regular ramble format is to talk about top new reads on a particular topic/theme for that month, then give top reads I had on the same topic/theme before then. Seeing as this is an entirely new media format for me, there’s no way that format would work. So how this episode is gonna go is I’m gonna do a very quick once over of my top 3 isekai from last time, then get into this month’s media starting with Light Novels, then wrap up with Visual novels.

Lastly, before we get into it, I thought it would be useful to actually define these media formats, so everyone listening would be on the same page, veterans and newbies alike.

So…

According to wikipedia, Light novels are a type of popular literature novel, native to Japan, usually classified as young adult fiction targeting teens to twenties… In other words they’re books. Taking wiki at their word, light novels, or LNs as I’ll probably refer to them from now on, tend towards the YA novel variety you’d find in the west. The biggest difference being that they’re usually a bit shorter with an average length of less than 300 pages, but a crazy dense publishing schedule of 3 - 9 months between installments… crazy…

And visual novels, according to masterclass dot com, are text-based adventure games that combine interactive fiction and traditional anime or manga art styles, to give the gamer the experience of reading a novel in a visual format. The site goes on to describe different types and targets, along with 5 key characteristics of which I thought the first was really key and worth mentioning. Namely, Advancement; In visual novels, or VNs as I'll probably call them going forward, players do not guide a character the way they would in a traditional video game. Instead, they advance the story by clicking in targeted regions to refresh the text. Sounds kinda lame but trust when I say it’s the opposite. At least as far as my experience so far leads me to believe.

Getting right into it

A quick recap of my top 3 from Season 2 Ramble 1

#3) Loner life in another world - The ultra quick summary is in the name, as a lot of isekai tend to do for some reason… anyways, a loner gets transported to another world. Really it’s him and his classmates but he prefers to move alone. I thought it was pretty fun as far as isekai goes, mostly because it’s very lighthearted, doesn’t take itself too seriously and for the most part, at least from what i’ve read so far, it really felt like kids being kids. Which I really appreciated cause isekai always seem to go off the deep end.

#2) Murim Login - Again the ultra quick summary is that in this world, there’s the typical dungeon crawler aspect where special humans called hunters, protect the rest of humanity by going into special gates and closing them by defeating the boss monster inside. The MC is a low rank hunter that one day finds a VR game in the trash that actually sends him to another world. That’s the very basic premise but if i’m being real, the reason I dug it was because of it's heavy ancient chinese martial arts type vibe. The story has been enjoyable as well, split into two with his life in the real world and the one in the game, the one in the game so far being far more interesting… go figure.. but yh… I definitely have a martial arts bias so slight grain of salt there ig..

#1) Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint - This was my fav read that month and honestly I see it being my fav isekai for a long time. The story here is that the MC is a big fan of Light novels and happens to be the only person in the world to have completed one called Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse. Lo and behold the events of the story start to unfold in real life. Now I know that screams boring story overpowered MC red flags, as he clearly has a certain edge over literally the entire human population,, but TRUST. TRUST! it’s all handled really really well.

If i’m being honest, the really real reason I brought these up is probably because I saw some announcements earlier this month that two of them have started production for anime adaptations. #3 Loner life in another world and #1 Omniscient Reader’s viewpoint. Not that something getting an anime speaks to any inherent quality of a manga besides profitability, but in any case, if you liked the quick summaries, anime announcements or even just the names, I recommend actually listening to Season 2 Ramble 1 - New Year New Worlds, or reading its transcript for more structured descriptions and takes…especially on Omniscient Reader… so so good..

Now onto the stuff I actually got into this month, starting with Light novels... I say Light Novels plural and though I technically did read more than one, they were all from the same series

Durarara!!

I’m a big fan of durarara!! Watched the anime like ten years ago, and even back then I really wanted to read the source material but couldn’t find it anywhere, the source material being the LNs. I pretty much gave up.. but still 2 years ago I read the manga for Season 1 Ramble 12 - Delinquency and still enjoyed it. Finally. Finally. I’ve gotten my hands on the light novels thanks to a 7 year old reddit post. Thank you reddit.

Durarara!! is a story written by Ryohgo Narita with illustrations, like the cover and a few more for emphasis on certain scenes, done by Suzuhito Yasuda. In total there are 13 volumes which started publishing in 2004 and ended in 2014. Of these 13 I’ve read 4 so far. This is the third time now I’ll be speaking about durarara!!, the first time was Season 1 Ramble 8 - A is for Anime (solo reprise) then Season 1 Ramble 12 - Delinquency. Of course I encourage you to check those out but seeing as I clearly love Durarara!! I don’t mind giving the synopsis again.

Durarara!! Is the story of Tokyo’s downtown district of Ikebukuro and the people who live there. There are three central characters who the story mostly revolves around and a few more that make up the full main cast. The main three are mikado ryuugamine, a kid from the countryside who’s tired of the normal everyday life and so, invited by his best friend, moved to Ikebukuro to get closer to all the excitement. Mikado’s best friend who invited him, Kida Masaomi, is the second of the three. A rowdy, dye haired playboy who’s lived in Ikebukuro for a while and serves as mikado’s guide. Last but definitely not leat there’s Anri Sonohara, a plain girl who lost her friend on the first day of school.

There are others like the strongest in ikebukuro, shizuo, the most dastardly in ikebukuro, izaya, the random black Russian sushi store employee simon, and etc., that all affect the story one way or the other but there’s one more character that probably brings the central cast up to four and that’s celty sturluson, a dullahan, aka headless horseman, looking for her head that’s been stolen.

Not sure if you can tell from that not so short synopsis or the fact that there’s thirteen volumes of this thing but ALOT is going on in this story. For comparative reasons I'll bring up the anime here that has two seasons, the second being split into 3 cours, and they cover about 6 of the light novels. I say about, because I've only read four of them but I know for sure that season 1 covers the first three, and the fourth novel lines up with what happened in season 2 cour 1 so that’s where my assumption comes from.

In any case if it sounds like i’ve said a lot without saying anything, i’m aware and I hate it but it’s kind of a mystery story so i’ll give myself a small pass and hope you all can forgive me., Like this is one of those stories it’s hard to speak on without spoiling some aspect. I will say though that delinquents, katanas, superhumans and the yakuza are involved so… yh… Lastly the narration is great as almost every chapter is from a different person’s perspective and sometimes this goes back and forth through time so the story comes together in a very neat but crazy exciting kaleidoscope. One thing the anime had over the Light novel is that along with this changing vantage point, the narrator would change independently as well which I thought was really cool and really solidified the feeling that nothing goes unseen, whether on accident or by design, but the Light novels gave a bit more depth to the character's train of thought so I guess it balances out a bit.

Not much more to say but having watched the anime, read the manga and now the light novels I think it’s obvious that I definitely and holistically recommend durarara!!

Now onto the Visual Novels

The order I’m gonna mention them in is just the order I played them in, usually I’d do some sort of ranking but If you know anything about visual novels, and I guess story heavy games in general, it’s that they tend to be on the longer side of things so sadly I only finished one.

1) Steins;Gate

Released in 2009, developed and published by MAGES & Nitro+ with an approximate playtime of 44hrs. This was the only VN I actually got to complete a playthrough of this month.

I watched the anime 10 years ago and though I don’t remember much of the intricate episode to episode details, I do remember time travel being involved and it fucking with my emotions in the last half. In fact I went to check old tumblr posts I made back then to see if it would jog my memory but there was only one post and all it said was that the last 4 episodes were feels…

In any case back then I had no idea what VNs even were so I pretty much thought that was the end of it, but as the helix of time would have it, I’m back here again.

For those who have no idea, Steins;Gate follows a rag-tag band of tech-savvy young students who discover the means of changing the past via mail, using a modified microwave. Their experiments into how far they can go with their discovery begin to spiral out of control as they become entangled in a conspiracy surrounding SERN, the organisation behind the Large Hadron Collider, and John Titor who claims to be from a dystopian future.

Yes i know it’s kinda crazy that technical time travel was stumbled upon with a microwave but one it’s fiction, and two the series really doesn’t ask you to suspend your belief all that much otherwise. Getting into it, I really like the VN way more than the anime, the time difference is probably a factor but I don’t recall the anime being as thorough in explaining the science of different theoretical time travel mechanics and how they may or may not work. In fact the VN was way more thorough in general, from individual characterization to the overall settings, but to be fair to the anime, they have a limited time to work with and there’s no way they could fit everything in there. No reason to either as they told their own story and to be clear the anime was great and obviously having things moving about is a strength that the VN could never touch, but as a person who really loves the specifics of things, as well as a healthy interest in time travel, the VN just wins out.

Moving clear of the anime now, the VN playthrough is actually multithreaded, with several branching routes and independent endings which plays into the whole time travel, chaos theory, cause and effect type stuff brilliantly. Especially because the choices generally aren’t very obvious or with clear impact or storyline segmentation, besides the split in chapters which is independent of your choices. In my head, going into VNs I thought it’d be like you’re presented with a situation and there are some obvious choices with obvious impacts like do you want to be evil yes or no? But in steins;gate, you’re really just advancing the script almost unknowingly and the only choices you make are to answer a text or not to answer a text and the preset choices only present themselves when you choose to answer a text but i swear to you they are almost always about the most unimportant things that have absolutely nothing to do with the task at hand of trying to complete successful time travel and escaping a future dystopia.

Real example, a friend texts you and asks you if you want some anime frogs.., i only know this because I chose to look at the text but you’re free to ignore almost every text. In any case the options were like what tf is that? or why tf would i? (paraphrasing ofc) + even if you do open the text as I said you don’t have to answer. No idea what that or my even more insane conversations with the cat girl maid had to do with anything but somehow I ended up where I ended up.. In the end I somehow caused the MC to get stuck in the same cycle for some unknown time until his soul pretty much died and he was on the verge of turning to heinous criminal activities but ended up just leaving his time period behind at the risk of taking on extreme mental illness.. No reflection on me and my character of course, as I said the choices aren’t anything obvious like become evil or become good, it just turned out that way somehow but that’s part of the fun because the anime only had one ending but here there’s i don’t even know how many in the VN and I can’t wait to playthrough again.

Also want to mention that it’s largely from a first person perspective so even though the story could have had the feeling of being completely independent from you and just click click click powerpoint powerpoint powerpoint, that first person perspective gave it a feeling closer to that of things slowly slipping through your fingers as you desperately try to keep a handle on things… and art imitates life… great decision by the dev team there but yh… besides that the art and sound direction was great.. The character art specifically was pretty unique like I could definitely spot it in a lineup of 100 anime art styles… phenomenal story of course and though I’d say if you have no exposure to steins at all it could feel a bit slow in the beginning, like I distinctly remember having that feeling when I watched the anime back then and I’m sure my knowledge of the insane pickup had something to do with not feeling it so much now, but I feel it had more to do with the VN having less time constraints, so they were able to make deeper character interactions and with that, the individual characterizations became that much more fulsome and enjoyable.

Definitely definitely highly recommend both the anime and the VN, I think any order is fine as who says time itself is strictly sequential anyways..

2) Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen

Released in 2002, developed by AQUAPLUS, Leaf & STING, published by AQUAPLUS, DMM GAMES & Shiravune, having an approximate playtime of 35hrs.

Now I had never heard of this before but I’d asked a trusted twitter mutual for reccs and this was one of them. shout out LZ one time. Seeing as I didn’t finish I’d feel bad trying to give it a summary or overview with my limited knowledge so I’m gonna go with the description from vndb dot org, which for the record is also where I snagged the description for steins;gate.

In any case, Utawarerumono is about Hakuowlo, a man who wakes up in a tiny backwoods village near the mountains with heavy injuries, no memory, and a mask he cannot remove. After being nursed back to health by Eruruu, the girl who found him lying at the point of death in the forest, he starts to view the village as his new home. But when an oppressive ruler threatens the peaceful life of Hakuowlo and his newfound friends and family, they find themselves hurtled towards war, chaos, and a destiny far greater than any of them imagined.

Pretty simple storyline I guess but it’s all in the execution and from what I’ve played so far, which amounts to about 22hrs, they did a pretty good job. Personally they get extra points from me for justified political upheaval brought about by the consciousness of the masses due to the unjustified cruelty of the ruling class.. But i’ll digress.. Character design was pretty neat, typical anime type beat i guess, great soundtrack, loved all the wind instruments. The character interactions were neat too, definitely feel like i’m gonna do a little part 2 thing cause the more I go on I feel like there’s a few technical commonalities I wanna speak on but yh, again I didn’t finish, though I think I got pretty far, but i still I don’t wanna speak too long or hard directly on it.

Last thing on Uta is that it did have a lot of battle aspects, or at least a lot relative to my expectations for a VN, and that came in the form of a turn based tile map type beat. Think advanced wars or some megaman and final fantasy games.. In any case those were fun, i had it on easy mode cause I was more there for the story so that part was pretty much a breeze but it was refreshing coming off steins which was strictly text based + i haven’t touched any games in a good little while due to the economy™, I’d recommend this for sure, maybe not a super push but I definitely want to finish it which again implies that anything i say on this has to have a little bit more than a grain of salt.

3) Fate/Stay Night

Released in 2004, developed by TYPE-MOON & Notes Co.Ltd, published by those same developers along with Kadokawa Shoten & Kadokawa Games with an approximate playtime of 88hrs.

Just wanna start with no, I haven’t watched the anime, but of course i’ve seen the random clips on twitter, pretty much inescapable at the height of its popularity with ufotable doing undeniably excellent work on it, and i could tell that from just a few clips. But I was in my strictly manga phase back then so I let it pass. The only other exposure I had to the fate series was the gacha game Fate Grand Order which I played for a short time because of one of my twitter friends and then the fate strange fake manga because of that same friend which I will say I do enjoy and I think I even heard it’s getting an anime which would be really based. Anyways shout out jhin and I’m gonna go with the synopsis from vndb again but summarized by me cause it’s hella long, much like the playtime..

The Holy Grail War is a ritual that materializes the greatest holy artifact, the Holy Grail. There are two conditions to participate in this ritual: being a magus and being a "Master" chosen by the Holy Grail. There are seven chosen Masters and seven classes of Servants, beings akin to superhumans with incredible fighting abilities. If you wish for a miracle, prove that you are the strongest with your powers. Emiya Shirou is a high school student who finds himself engaged in the Holy Grail war as he gets attacked by a Servant. As he’s cornered, he somehow summons his Servant and manages to stay alive long enough to compete against the other Masters.

What’s crazy about this is that after playing Uta and reading the description for this I thought “oh so there’s gonna be fights and stuff” and yes there are but you kinda just watch them, well I can’t speak on the whole game but so far I’ve played about 30hrs and that’s what it’s been. Nothing bad, it’s a VN, just surprising given the nature of the VN. In any case I’ve enjoyed it so far, pretty much knew I would as most if not all the servants are famous figures from the past and it’s always cool to see clashes of famous figures across time.

I guess the bigger surprise was how much I liked the characters and their interactions, maybe they weren’t phenomenal but there’s always a certain set of folks on social media that will have certain characters as their profile pics and there’s always lewd art here and there and the trend that tends to follow from that is like the character is blown up by the fans to the point that when you actually get to the story it’s disappointing but… I get it…. Rin fans… i get it… saber fans… I get it… I only saw her briefly at the point where I got to but I’m a rider fan… Here my lawyers have advised me to mention that in the VN there is a disclaimer that all characters are over the age of 18… and i’ll just leave that there… Anywho I also dug the subtleties of the sound direction like if they were up high somewhere you’d have a light wind blowing along with the usual bgm or when they’re at a scene like lunch or breakfast there’d be the sound of plates and stuff clinking together… I thought little details like that were very cool… The art wasn’t much, typical anime stuff ig, doubt i could pick it out of a lineup but it was early 2000s so it gets a light pass ig…

Fate is a pretty big franchise at this point so I don’t think my recommendation for or against would sway anyone but for the record I would recommend it, grain of salt due to me not actually finishing it included…

And that’s it for stuff this month, thanks for sticking around to the end gotta shout out LZ again, that twitter moot I mentioned, they gave me reccs, set me up with sites and everything to get free to play, also shout out vndb dot org for the VN details, they’re doing great work over there and I would give the sites I got from LZ but loose lips sink pirate ships so i hope yall can understand… yh that’s it for the main stuff,, a little part 2 ramble is in the actual podcast if you're interested in listening but other than that, hope you enjoyed and have a good one o/

#just another day #mm..manga #writeup #light novel #visual novel #durarara!! #drrr!! #steins;gate #s;g #utawarerumono #fate stay night

[reallifegamzee]

projects onto my favorite ship

DEAD DOVE DO NOT EAT

seriously you should read this, this ones good

as much i as enjoy the disgustingness and sadness that comes with normal noncon, i think theres so much to be explored with sweet noncon.

especially with marvbruh.

it could be done in any scenario too, like imagine it in a kidnapped situation…

zebruh reassuring marvus over and over again that he wont hurt him, that he just loves him so much that he has to do this as he has his way with him.

he would probably ride him, having marvuses arms tied behind his back and his mouth taped over as zebruh awkwardly rocks back and forth on thick bulge.

his own indigo bulge is pathetically small so he wouldnt be able to do anything in that way if he wanted to.

i could imagine zebruh wiping away marvuses tears because, lets be honest, even the strongest man is gonna bawl his eyes out in a situation like this, but he would wipe them away as he apologizes over and over again, saying that hes so sorry he has to do this but theres no other way to get it through his head that they belong together and that hes so, so happy they can finally be together.

and the sex itself wouldnt even be enjoyable for anyone but zebruh, zebruhs lack of sexual skills and smoothness just make it completely unpleasant. the way he clumsily moves his hips and keeps a pretty jagged, awkward pace while continuing to ramble on about everything….its really just miserable.

despite zebruh being absolutely terrible at what hes doing, hed cum eventually, being completely overjoyed and ecstatic that he just came while riding his idol, flapping his hands with excitement. although noticing the other clearly did not have the same experience, seeing the look of dissatisfaction and pure fear on his face along with the purple tinted tear stains and messy makeup.

not to mention he wouldnt have came at all.

it would disappoint his kidnapper, but he wouldnt take offense to it, instead he would pull his bulge out while reassuring him that he didnt have to cum this time and that theres always next time….he understands this is all so new and different, he needs sometime to adjust.

zebruh would clean the two of them up as well, continuing to praise and love up on the highblood, giving him kisses and the most awkward aftercare you can think of.

zebruh isnt good at this by any means, so painfully unskilled that he even messes up aftercare. god, hes such a pathetic virgin.

but it wouldnt matter anyway, itd end with him having marvus all close to him and cuddled up- at this point having the poor man as tame as a lab rat while he continues to pamper him and take care of him poorly. hes not afraid of marvus doing anything to him or somehow getting out, marvus is a strong, resilient troll…but not tough enough to endure the mental and physical hell zebruh is putting him through even though compared to the purpleblood it seems like you could just throw him around like a rag doll.

it doesnt matter though.

all that matters is that he’s finally all his and only belongs to him, never to leave him again or have anyone else care and love him the way he does.

#tw noncon #tw unhealthy relationship #tw kidnapping #homestuck #hiveswap #hiveswap friendsim #marvbruh #marvus xoloto #zebruh codakk #zebruh x marvus #dead dove content #dead dove do not eat

[halemerry]

for the game please:

common fandom opinion that everyone is wrong about

that one thing you see in fanart all the time

it's absolutely criminal that the fandom has been sleeping on...

your favorite part of canon that everyone else ignores

common fandom opinion that everyone is wrong about

So I've written a couple iterations of this answer across the past few months of trying to catch up with my inbox and realized in general that most of it just comes down to like people consuming media in a way I find exhausting. Like that's a bigger thing that this question is trying to get at but honestly it's the thing I see the most these days where someone takes meta too seriously or starts arguing over something on someone else's post or things like that. And like. Listen. There's nothing wrong with being attached to a piece of media and emotionally invested in it. Like I get it. This media has been a hyperfixation in my brain for decades at this point and I care about them a great deal, but there's a difference between that investment and letting strangers ruin your day because your versions of a character are different or you favor different theories on something. Or. I dunno. I genuinely like seeing takes that are different from my own? Even if I don't agree with certain things it's fascinating to see the different experiences people have with the media we all engage with. And it's so important to keep in mind with literary analysis personal life experiences impact what we read as being on screen just as much as what's actually literally on the screen does. This is why we see different things in the same piece of media and I think that can be one of the best things about media in general. But a lot of meta comes across as this is the One Truth - and this is partially because you are presenting an argument and the language that goes with that lends itself to that angle - and I think that's a really unhealthy way to go about this. Like there's a reason I write meta that can contradict each other right? It's literary analysis not an argument I'm preparing for a debate. In my experience if you're so locked into proving yourself right it's really easy for meta to devolve into something that's doing more harm to you than good - especially when it's impacting your enjoyment of the media and the fandom in the first place.

That being said, on a more lighter note that's probably more in the spirit of this question, my longest running version of this is the whole Crowley loving Queen thing. Don’t get me wrong I think it’s a fun character trait to assign to him, but it does kind of make me laugh because I grew up with the interpretation that the Bentley doing this was a constant minor annoyance in Crowley’s life. One of the most relatable scenes in the book to me was Crowley using music to try to get his mind off the Antichrist situation only for the Bentley to play Bohemian Rhapsody, prompting him to shriek and scramble to turn the music off. And I just adore the idea of the Bentley being a little bit of a menace and Crowley being like a grumbly pet owner in a constant state of fond annoyance.

that one thing you see in fanart all the time

Mmm, generally, this fandom is pretty fantastic when it comes to its art but, the one thing that’ll make me not reblog a piece of art is making Aziraphale too skinny.

it's absolutely criminal that the fandom has been sleeping on…

Religious text as inspiration for fanfiction? I understand why people don't want to engage with it, don't get me wrong, but there's certain stories I’m shocked I've never seen repurposed for fanfic. Exhibit A of this is the story about Nehushtan, the brazen/bronze/fiery serpent who heals and protects the wandering Israelites from seraphs sent to punish them for questioning God, in particular, is one I'm always shocked that I've never even seen referenced even as a throwaway line.

your favorite part of canon that everyone else ignores

Honestly this fandom doesn't miss much and the thing I started answering this with kind of devolved into 80% just it's own meta post so we're gonna not go down that rabbit hole twice but the sort answer is I feel like we don't talk nearly enough about the fact that the way magic works is at least slightly tied to belief, expectation, and assumptions of the entities wielding it. I'm obsessed with it.

#answers #good omens #rambles #ask game

[yelena-bellova]

I saw a poll on this and I wanted to know your opinion: what is the most toxic fandom?

Alrighty, get your snacks and sit back…

I don’t know if there’s necessarily one fandom that’s the most toxic. The toxicity doesn’t come from the product itself because the majority of these shows, movies, games, books, etc. that we all love aren’t morally questionable. It’s individual people that kick up a storm and they’re, obviously, in every single fandom.

That being said, having been a part of online fandom culture since the SuperWhoLock days, here’s my observations…

To this day, the two most toxic fandoms I’ve been a part of are Stranger Things and Star Wars and both have to do with age.

Stranger Things, while being a show that purposefully appeals to many age demographics, seems to draw a lot of younger fans online. Gen Z is completely unhinged with their opinions and, having grown up on social media, see trolling and online attacks as a way to be heard. Cyberbullying? They’re all for it, because that’s what they’ve been taught.

The Byler fandom specifically is the most toxic group of fans I’ve ever seen in any fandom. Again, these fans tend to be on the younger side and have no qualms about screaming their lungs out until they pass out. They’ve gone after multiple actors, other fan accounts, and have taken the joy right out of the show for a lot of us who like to discuss it. I’m not a Byler shipper, but I avoid the stans at all cost just because of the attitudes I’ve seen…

That’s not to say that older fans aren’t part of the problem. The Steddie fandom is intolerable, in my opinion. The Billy Hargrove stans are…otherworldly. And a lot of Eddie fans are straight up crazy. I said what I said…

Bringing us to Star Wars…

Star Wars’ problem lies more with the older fans…it’s straight up racism and sexism. Whenever there’s a POC cast in a role other than Rebel Pilot #64 or a woman is given a lead role, you’d think the sky was falling. And, much like their younger counterparts, hate is the first place they go. They lead online attacks and try to bully and petition the actors either a) out of the franchise or b) off of social media.

Star Wars is a highly political fandom which is hilarious considering it’s a universe about spaceships and little green gremlins that eat blue cookies, but I digress…

Moses Ingram, Kelly-Marie Tran, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega (this is just naming the few that I’m aware of) have all survived so many social media attacks they should have never dealt with in the first place, simply because a bunch of (typically) straight white fanboys can’t deal with representation. Star Wars, in their mind, is reserved solely for the “heroes” and the heroes can only be strapping white males.

And yes, there’s such a thing as forced representation that happens in media to fill quotas or to avoid being cancelled, but so far, Star Wars hasn’t slipped and everyone they’ve hired for their projects has knocked it out of the park. So why does it matter what color their skin is or what their gender is if they’re the best suited to bring their characters to life?

Two fandoms, two different age groups, but the same feral, hateful attitude. One is for representation, one’s against it…but both are wrong.

At the end of the day, these are made up characters in made up universes on made up shows, and there’s fans that take it all a little too seriously. These shows and movies are here for our enjoyment, not to create more discord in the world, and more fans need to realize this.

#sorry for the novel but i have a lot of feelings on the subject #anon #asked and answered #fandom behavior

[danthropologie]

Without indulging in narratives, like realistically, what do you think the dynamics is going to be like between max and Daniel if he gets the seat in 2024?

Of course, it’s not going to be how it was in the past. Max is no longer a literal teenager, he’s a 2x WC, he’s in a serious relationship. Daniel, for all that he likes to show he’s just the guy who likes to joke around, has gone through so much since leaving red bull and I just feel like Daniel to some extent shows us only what he believes people would like see.

Also the prev article (however true it actually is) on your blog saying Max would rather have Daniel back as his teammate - do you think max pushing for having Daniel back in rbr means that he doesn’t see Daniel as a threat racing wise? Maybe he expects the camaraderie of the past but not the rivalry?

"without indulging in narratives" help 😭 is this your way of telling me i've fallen too deep into the delusions 😭

no but seriously, realistically, obviously it's not going to be the same as what it was before. it CAN'T be the same as what it was before when they've both been on such drastically different journeys over the four years since they were last teammates. i know that there are people that expect it would be disaster, especially specifically for daniel, but i really don't think that's the case? i think that yes, he'd definitely have to set a bit of his ego aside to take on that role, knowing that this is Max's Team(TM) now, but i think that after his experiences of the past four years (and the past two years specifically), he's at a place where he knows there are much MUCH worse things to be than no.2 to the undisputed no.1 driver on the entire grid. i also think that coming into the team now, knowing where he stands in relation to max and his two consecutive WDCs, would be a VERY different thing than coming in the first time, proving himself through years of consistency, feeling like he's earned prioritization, only to suddenly have the rug be pulled out from underneath him for some kid that's barely even begun proving himself yk? like when you look at everything that's happened in the time since, it seems like he'd be better able to be—and really would HAVE to be—realistic about what he's bringing to the table, what his role is, etc.

i also think that both daniel AND the team at red bull learned a lot from the fallen through negotiations of 2018. just as much as he's learned that there are much worse things to be than what he was originally running from, they've also learned that not just any driver can do what he did for them. not just anyone can pull the moves he did in that car, not just anyone can get the wins he did in the way he did, not just anyone can match max and get the best out of him, all while maintaining respect and enjoyment of each other. and for that reason, i genuinely do think they would at least TRY to be more generous and open in their communication with him this time around. they know what they lost before, and if he's anywhere near that level again, they wouldn't want to fuck around and find out a second time

and as far as the max of it all goes, i don't think that it's a case of him not seeing daniel as a threat at all, i think it's more BECAUSE he sees daniel as such a good driver that he wants him back as a teammate. cause like, when you look at interviews and stuff from that time but also from the years since, the one thing that max always always always goes back to is how they would always get the best out of each other and push each other to get that extra tenth or two out of the car. they were constantly and consistently competing at a level that no other teammate max has had has even come CLOSE to, and that in and of itself is a compelling case, but then when you look at the way this season has gone, it applies twice as much, i think. so much of the season has just been max off on his own at the front, not really competing with anyone, not really even having to fight for it all that much, and you just KNOW that for a man that loves racing as much as he does, there's no way he wasn't just beggingggg someone to challenge him. especially when you look at the start of the season and how he was having SO much fun battling with charles, to the point where he genuinely didn't even seem to mind if he lost as long as there were good battles in it for him. so when it comes to daniel, i think he does want the camaraderie back, absolutely, but i think he ALSO wants that high level of competition and genuine feeling of being pushed to be your absolute best self in every session of every race.

#and yeah i can def see it being a source of frustration if daniel is consistently operating at his highest level #while constantly being hit with some artificial glass ceiling within the team that favors max #but when we're not there and we don't even know if that would be the case if we WERE there i don't think it's really worth worrying about #at least not right now #dan #max #answered #anonymous #red bull redux #this is so long i'm 😭😭😭 bringing my essay era to f1

[simonalkenmayer]

Excuse me, I don't mean to come off as rude when I say this:

Your existence is very interesting to me. I came upon your blog when I was experiencing extreme anxiety and needed something to distract myself.

And yet, at the same time, it's like my brain doesn't really... process this? Doesn't really register this all as reality, even though I believe you as a real entity. I've shown your blog to my close friends, both are people I know would take my ramblings seriously, and the most curious thing happened.

Then I found you and your blog. On the same day, I ended up purchasing your book. It amazes me a bit, how easily I accepted your existence. The way you spoke and answered and described things simply solidified your "realness" in my mind.

Mind that I sent them your blog all the while I was talking about the thing that was causing my anxiety.

They saw the posts, read what I said about you and your experiences. They saw the quotes from your books.

And I guess we're similar, because they didn't immediately dismiss you as fiction or called me silly for engaging in your content. But something even more interesting happened.

They unconsciously ignored the knowledge that you exist. They clearly didn't do it on purpose, but the moment there was another topic available they just... stopped thinking about you. Or maybe tried to. Maybe our brains really aren't sure how to process such a... radical change in perspective, specially since all we have as proof of your existence are your posts and books.

I just thought this was very interesting and decided to share this with you, as you might find this interesting too.

ps: Your book is very enjoyable, as are your posts. You have a lovely way of describing events that makes me picture them very clearly, gruesome as they may be sometimes.

pps: when reading one of your recipes, one that used brains, in the book, i laughed when you wrote that we could use veal instead, but that you preferred "smart". Then I remembered that earlier on you said you rarely joked about these things and thought that. hm. Well, even though you probably didn't mean it as a joke, I still find it a bit funny.

sorry for rambling I'm still a bit anxious and tend to overexplain when I'm like this.

It is ticklish, determining if I am being literal or sardonic. Could be neither or a mix. Honestly who cares?

Your friends were humoring you out of friendship. They changed the topic because they don’t believe I’m real and wished to move on from what they took to be a strange interest of yours. It’s a perfectly reasonable reaction.

The truth is, you shouldn’t ever believe anything said on the internet until you can independently confirm it. Then again that’s true of every interaction, and yet for some reason the human brain actively attempts to dissuade itself from facts in preference to information supplied by others. No really. Humans don’t believe facts. They believe what comports with what they want. You don’t process data. You process associations. Your absorption of information is entirely dependent upon how well you like the source of it, and pardon me for saying…no one likes a people eater.

Seems obvious.

Anyway…

You shouldn’t put any stock in me. I’m utterly without merit as many have said. Thank you for purchasing the book. I’m happy you enjoy it. There may be something wrong with you.

Please be responsible with the recipes and substitute proteins. I shall not be accountable for any…unpleasantness that ensues if you don’t.

One comforting aspect to all life on this rock is the remarkable consistency with which everything is bullshit and nothing means anything.

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DANCE of the DAMNED' - The Hypocrisy of Capitalism & the Unfair Treatment of Women in Society

DANCE of the DAMNED official artwork.

For the third track on my upcoming experimental, 80s pop-inspired album, I decided to include the song 'DANCE of the DAMNED'. Now, I would say this song in particular really fleshes out the story of the 'Nephele' universe protagonist the most.

I named the song after a movie from 1989 of the same title, Dance of the Damned. It's about a suicidal stripper who accidentally winds up leading a bloodthirsty vampire into her home. It was the notion of being doomed that was the basis for my song.

Theatrical poster for Dance of the Damned (1989).

I then took the idea of my own contempt for capitalism and sexism in society and blended it into the lyrics, and what I ended up with was the story of Nephele, a stripper who dreams of fame and fortune, down on her luck, who holds deep disdain for the world she lives in. Due to her field of work, she distrusts and dislikes men very much.

The song itself is told as thoughts inside Nephele's head.

Don't do this for you, this is all for me, don't you see? Not for your eyes, it's my disguise to make myself feel complete. Empty inside so I don't care about your predatory stare. I'm getting mine just like you do, I do my dance and you throw me the cash.

When those men go to a strip club it's because they want something from a woman. They want her to put herself on display for their own enjoyment. But here, Nephele is taking the power back. She's saying, "this is my job, this is how I make money, you go to your job and make your money too, it's no different".

It's the dance of the damned, No matter what you do, you can't escape or erase it. You give yourself to the rhythm, you lose yourself in the making.

The 'dance of the damned' is the cycle that modern people find themselves living in--wake up, go to work, make money, sleep, do it all again. Jobs are taxing on the psyche in some way. Maybe it's customer service for someone really socially anxious, maybe it's (like Nephele) being a stripper performing for men one is disgusted by, maybe it's forsaking one's own integrity to lie and make a sale just so they can keep their job. It's all for the sake of money, a made-up construct that has somehow turned into the necessity to keep oneself afloat in today's world.

Silly me, that's what you think, because I exploit my body. Silly you because I took advantage of your lust. Easy money, it's just easy money. Sleazy money, it's all sleazy money.

Nephele recognizes that the men who go to watch her don't take her seriously, but she turns it around on them and says she doesn't take them seriously because it's so easy to play into their lust to get money. Wave yourself at them and they open their pockets.

I'm no different from you, I'm just getting all that I work for. The only thing about me, is that I don't deceive myself. But you men and your business, you cheat and scam and you lie. Your own humanity dies, you become deaf to the cries.

Nephele is saying that compared to what some of those business men do, hers is an honest living. They go out and destroy ecosystems with their oil rigs, they buy lands of forest to bulldoze and put more company buildings, they own factories that produce billions of waste that goes into the environment, slowly killing the planet--but somehow the fool is her because god forbid a woman do sex work, right?

It's this unfair dichotomy that I wanted to draw attention to, if not just to open the conversation. The expectations placed on women (as we are always painfully aware of) are quite hypocritical and flippant compared to the scrutiny that should be placed on the much bigger, more important and pressing issues.

If you made it this far down, thank you for reading. I hope you like my music if you decide to check it out, and if you do, consider pre-saving the new song I have coming out, 'the MUSIC MAN', out 9.15!

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