#otomy commentary

[my-oto-my]

Seeing the two tsunderes interact like this made me crack up. 😂

#ikemen vampire #ikevamp #ikevam #ikemen vampire mozart #ikemen vampire isaac #ikevamp mozart #ikevamp isaac #ikevam isaac #ikevam mozart #イケヴァン #cybird #otome #otomy commentary #screenshot #event screenshot #Discipline Between the Sheets #isaac newton #wolfgang amadeus mozart

[beneaththetangles]

Mix Episode 6 and the Case for Lori Loughlin Parents

The course of several months pass in episode six of Mix: Meisei Story, and with the passing of time come SO MANY DEVELOPMENTS:

We meet Haruka, the girl from the opening and Sou’s apparent love interest…

Who is the daughter of Tou’s father’s drinking buddy…

An also the former captain of the Meisei squad and new manager of their high school team

The new manager and Tou’s dad allude to Sou’s surprising role as a catcher instead of pitcher

Speaking of which, Sou becomes the new number one and finally pitches…

Which includes throwing a no hitter

Meanwhile the setup for Tou x Otomi continues…

While the fan service is ramping up (with some heavy doses, it looks like, coming in episode seven)

Perhaps the least important development, though, is the one on which the episode spends most of its time. As I mentioned previously, the series dropped little hints here and there to show that Nikaido and his father aren’t the villains they’re portrayed to be, and the full explanation is given this episode. The reason why he didn’t show up during the last game is because he was undergoing an operation where the prognosis was negative. His dad is his biggest cheerleader, and despite the overbearing aura, is a well-liked man who has always seen Nikaido as supremely talented and encouraged him through illness. Unable to break the old man’s heart, the team manager continues to let the younger Nikaido be the ace pitcher. Nikaido also wants to support his father, though he understands his limitations; meanwhile, all this explains Nikaido’s limited practice time due to health concerns.

Mix has a fairly light tone, and Nikaido’s story is presented that way as well. So there’s not a whole lot of commentary on the situation, but even though Nikaido and his father are presented in a positive light, it is also emphasized that his father should know better. Nikaido is almost apologetic and the team manager goes as far as to resign.

All this reminds me of the on-going Lori Loughlin college bribery scandal. The outcry against her has been pretty unanimous, though I wonder, if Loughlin was just someone in your community who wasn’t so rich, wasn’t so famous, and didn’t bribe with so much money, would you feel differently? Would you still decry her actions while also understanding them a little more?

I don’t know how I would respond in that less intensive scenario. I’m pretty judgemental, so I might think the same as I do now about her lack of character, hypocrisy, and l use of unfair methods that kept two worthy students out of college in lieu of her own daughters. But then again, if I’m considering the plank in my own eye, I might remember that at times, I feel like the worst parent in the world. As twisted as her methods may have been, Loughlin did what she did out of love; I sometimes do what I do as a parent out of pride, impatience, or anger—I just don’t have the resources or fame that would lead to my actions being judged.

The blind love shown by Nikaido’s dad is somewhat similar to Loughlin’s, and it’s debatable whether what he’s doing is okay. What I do like, though, is the way the kids respond to how Nikaido’s dad drove this whole situation. His son, in the most respectful of ways, says this:

“The best way to thank my father in the limited time I had was to stand on the mound wearing the number one uniform for as many games as possible.”

It’s a selfish decision, yes, but it’s one not salted with hypocrisy; there’s heart there, as misdirected as it might be. As for the players affected (like the college applicants affected by the bribery situation), Sou is the one who is hurt utmost, but his response is also gold: He forgives Nikaido, but he won’t ask for forgiveness for all the badmouthing he did.

The truth is, both Nikaido and Sou ultimately choose love as a response. It’s not always right—neither of their responses is perfect, and the love that Nikaido’s father has is blind in an unfortunate way. But sometimes love is the best we can do, right or wrong; and if so, that’s not a bad foundation to build from.

That goes for parents, whether you’re a business executive, a famous celebrity, or just Joe Schmo like myself; children, whether an ace pitcher, Instagram model, or diligent student; or those of us just responding to what we see and hear. If you choose love, you may not always be right—but erring on that side is more easily forgiven, since it, too, is forgiveness, and that’s both something which we all want, and a kind of love we all need.

MIX: Meisei Story is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

#Anime #MIX #MIX: Meisei Story #Lori Loughlin #Love #Parenting #Articles #Author: TWWK

[abuseguardian]

Parker, CO - Former Otomi Martial Arts instructor Jose Soto was sentenced to 3 years in prison and 10 years probation for sexually assaulting 2 students. Sex abuse victims lawyer Brian Kent adds legal commentary to our coverage of this case: https://t.co/jaMmD6Mmdw

Parker, CO - Former Otomi Martial Arts instructor Jose Soto was sentenced to 3 years in prison and 10 years probation for sexually assaulting 2 students. Sex abuse victims lawyer Brian Kent adds legal commentary to our coverage of this case: https://t.co/jaMmD6Mmdw

— Abuse Guardian (@AbuseGuardian) November 29, 2018

from Twitter https://twitter.com/AbuseGuardian

[legalherald]

Parker, Colorado – Former Otomi Martial Arts Instructor Jose Soto Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Students

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[my-oto-my]

I’m supposed to be working on a freelance project, but my tsuny apple baby just came out, so what’s a girl to do? 

Anyway, I’m on chapter 6 and loving it along with the chardonnay in a Game of Thrones bottle I got some time ago. 

I’ll just pretend I’m drinking Blanc. 

#ikemen vampire #ikevamp #ikemen vampire isaac #ikevamp isaac #go easy on me i don't drink wine that often #otomy commentary

[my-oto-my]

Well he's whipped--

YES, MC, GET 'IM!

After all that, how could you NOT expect a naughty girl!

#seriously though I would've asked if he was okay with a kiss then pinned him down and snogged him #at this point we both would've earned it #ikemen vampire #ikemen vampire arthur #ikevamp #ikevamp arthur #ikevam arthur #ikevam #イケヴァン #HE DIDN'T START AS MY FAVORITE BUT DAMN IF HE ISN'T A CONTENDER #arthur conan doyle #otomy commentary #screenshot #ikevamp spoilers #spoiler #spoilers

[my-oto-my]

Good god, the sounds he makes are . . . ///

#serious he sounds like he's moaning in ecstasy in one of his panels #ikemen vampire isaac #ikevamp isaac #ikevam isaac #イケヴァン #otomy commentary #screenshot #event screenshot

[my-oto-my]

Me anytime Napoleon, Mozart, Theo, Leonardo, Arthur, or Isaac calls me a "good girl":

#ikevamp #ikevam #ikevamp napoleon #ikevam napoleon #ikevamp mozart #ikevam mozart #ikevamp theo #ikevam theo #ikevamp theodorus #ikevam theodorus #ikevamp leonardo #ikevam leonardo #ikevamp arthur #ikevam arthur #ikevamp isaac #ikevam isaac #イケメン #otome #cybird #otomy commentary #it's not even a RL thing for me but #something about them boys #イケヴァン

[my-oto-my]

Yes, and you know what else is the color of your face?

An apple. 🤭

#ikemen vampire #ikevamp #ikevam #ikevamp isaac #ikevam isaac #isaac newton #イケヴァン #ikemen vampire isaac #I'm going to have so much fun teasing him (lovingly of course) #otomy commentary #screenshot

[my-oto-my]

So somehow, the night after I get Isaac's five-star card, Leonardo's drops from gacha heaven. I'm doing the 90-diamonds-a-day draws and have been getting luckier from that than the ten-draws even if I have to wait.

I have to say: this is making me ache for the days when I spent hours working with Leo in Assassin's Creed.

(Thank goodness for the Best Buds gacha.)

Didn't get lucky a third time though, sadly. I really want that Theo/Arthur card!!!

#ikevamp #ikevam #ikevamp leonardo #ikevam leonardo #leonardo da vinci #イケメン #Best Buds gacha #gacha #gachapon #assassin's creed #otomy commentary #screenshot

[my-oto-my]

Modern Ikevamp Napoleon AU Concept:

You're welcome 😂

#ikemen vampire #ikemen vampire napoleon #ikevamp #ikevamp napoleon #ikevam #ikevam napoleon #イケヴァン #otomy's photos #otomy commentary #screenshot #I have a dry and odd sense of humor

[my-oto-my]

Oh, darling, you're messing with the wrong person. Besides . . .

. . . what's the fun if you can't do both?

I'm going to have SO much fun on his route~ 😏

Also, ngl, but someone to wrestle with in bed? Um, HELL yes! Fight me, Arthur!

((But also fight me, Arthur.))

#ikevamp arthur #ikevam arthur #ikevamp #ikevam #otome #screenshot #Discipline Between the Sheets #event screenshot #otomy commentary #arthur conan doyle #cybird #イケメン #ikemen vampire arthur

[my-oto-my]

Brief Thoughts on Arthur's Route (Ikemen Vampire) [SEMI-SPOILERS]:

I loved this as much as Mozart's route, to be honest.

I was a little put off by Arthur at the beginning because his characterization edged into hell-no territory due to real life personal experiences, but he grew on me at various points not just because of his charm but because his dialogue broke the typical otome mold that I'm familiar with and looked at certain real world issues. I think what I like most about his route are the themes of progressive acceptance, forgiveness, and redemption. Otome games frequently don't have open endings, but I got a sense that this one is open-ended in a way.

On to his Romantic Ending!

#ikemen vampire #ikemen vampire arthur #ikevamp #ikevamp arthur #ikevam #ikevam arthur #イケヴァン #arthur conan doyle #otomy commentary #screenshot #ikevamp spoilers #spoilers #if anyone wants to squee with me over Arthur drop me a message! :D

[my-oto-my]

I can't do this.

I wanted to read a little more of Arthur's route to see how things turned out.

That was a mistake.

I know now why Arthur's the most popular route in the JP version. You think he's this predatory flirt at first.

Well. Keep reading.

Because Chapter 19 of Arthur's route hurts.

This is some of the most in-depth and moving writing I've read in an otome game (though I play them only casually except for Ikevamp). You can really relate to the emotions behind what's going on, and it brought back startling memories of someone from my own life who is/was like Arthur.

Clearly, I have some history lessons in my near future.

#otomy commentary #now that I'm an emotional wreck I'm going to sleep #ikemen vampire #ikemen vampire arthur #ikevamp arthur #ikevam arthur #ikevamp #ikevam #イケヴァン #otome #otome game #otome games #cybird

[my-oto-my]

So "cara mia" is growing on me fast and I haven't even started Leonardo's route . . .

I'm trying to finish Mozart's route before Arthur's drops, and I'm so close. . . . (Wait for me, Leo!)

#ikemen vampire #ikemen vampire leonardo #ikevamp #ikevam #ikevamp leonardo #ikevam leonardo #otomy commentary #イケヴァン

[my-oto-my]

OH.

No, but I don't think I'd even remember my own name after some time with you.

Hello, hot cop.

ALSO, HIS VOICE IS GORGEOUS???

#what do i do with this #hot cop AND hot idol #and yet I flirt IRL like a burlap sack of potatoes #mlqc #mlqc gavin #mr. love queen's choice #otome games #otome #otome game #otomy commentary #his voice ALSO sounds familiar