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redr0sewrites · 6 months

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Hi!!! Hope you’re having a wonderful day! I was wondering if you could write some head cannons for the hashira (separate) x a reader who has health issues that cause difficulty breathing and the need to use a nebulizer (it’s a machine with a mask that you wear in inhale medication in case you didn’t know), and how they react to some of the side affects of it (tiredness, fatigue, mild full body shaking, hyperactivity) this is very much me projecting due to me not seeing much rep of these types of conditions. totally understand if you don’t feel comfortable doing it, I understand that these types of things can be scary or triggering for some but I figured I might as well ask. Again I hope your having a lovely day and thank you for reading <3

OFC!!! lmk if theres anything i need to adjust or info thats inaccurate, i dont have person experience with this form of condition and i attempted to write it as accurately as i can but if i need to adjust ANYTHING please inform me!! :D

🥀CW: some angst (with comfort), nebulizer, mentions of sickness, mentions of medication and medicine, shaking, exhaustion, etc

🥀Characters: All the Hashiras (minus Muichiro cuz i dont write for him) x sick!reader

Rengoku

When you first explained your condition to him, he was a little confused

Asked a lot of questions about your nebulizer, the type of medication you took, and overall just wanted to learn about it!

Rengoku is always asking if your okay, he is very blunt about it because he worries ab you a lot, however he doesnt show it since he wouldnt want to upset you

will ABSOLUTELY help you with anything you need, say for example your feeling especially tired or shaky, he will not leave your side! your happiness is always his top priority<3

Throughout the day, he does consistent check-ins to make sure you've eaten, drank water, and taken your medication. if you havent, rengoku will remind you that you probably should and will help you if necessary!

when your feeling tired, he pulls you into the biggest bear hug and lets you rest in his arms-

"Have you taken your medication today baby?" Rengoku's voice was softer than usual, making sure not to surprise you as he walked up behind you. He wrapped his arms around your waist, pressing a kiss onto the top of your head as you nodded. "thats good! I'm so proud of you, you know that?"

Tengen

your absolutely getting the royalty treatment, your getting PAMPERED!

can and will pay for all of your medical expenses, whether it be medication, the cost of the nebulizer, and anything else you want- he is very insistent about it!

Tengen wants you to live your life to to the fullest and flashiest extent possible, regardless of your condition and does everything possible to make life fun for you!

He would be understanding of your limits tho, and I think he would really enjoy carrying you around simply because it lets him take care of you. he would never want you to overwork yourself or push yourself on his behalf, and will check in on you if your looking particularly tired!

he wants to marry you the first chance he gets!

You were cleaning off your nebulizer as your husband came up behind you. "Here, let me~" Tengen whispered in your ear, moving your hands away from the nebulizer to wash it instead. "Tengen, I can do it myself..." you muttered, and he grinned at you. "I know, but what kind of man would I be if I let someone as beautiful as you do all the hardwork, hm?" His words made your cheeks flush, and he placed the nebulizer down as he wrapped his arms around your waist, dipping you low and kissing you extravagantly. "I love you doll~"

Shinobu

She is sooo protective over you, but in the best way! Shinobu is always making sure that your staying healthy and taking your medication, and will check up on your breathing whenever necessary!

Shinobu shows her affection through actions rather than words, especially when it comes to you. She knows she can never fully relate to what your feeling, but does her best to show she cares

She definitely educated herself on your condition and read up on possible treatment and ways to ease symptoms. she would never do anything you weren't comfortable with, but is always offering new treatments that may help improve your life!

When your feeling like shit, she will practically force you to stay in bed and let her take care of u!

Shinobu hummed softly, gently taking the mask of your nebulizer off your face before leaning in to kiss you. "Dont overwork yourself.." she murmured softly, moving closer to wrap her arms around you and run her hands through your hair. "I love you so much, little butterfly.."

Obanai

When you first tell him about it, he honestly isnt that phased

He doesnt view you any differently than he did before, and he thinks your perfect with or without your condition.

Obanai is always keeping an eye on you, just to make sure you don't get hurt or overwork yourself. He'll softly ask you questions about how your feeling, and stares intently at you making sure your not in any form of pain, physically or mentally

he is great to talk to if your upset, and while he may not relate or understand, he will do his best to listen

whenever your tired, obanai will carry you on his back to where you want to go! if your shaky, he will hold things for you and he will ask if its okay for him to help you, he would never want to overstep or make you feel incapable

Kaburamaru likes you a lot as well, and enjoys resting with you when your tired and will watch over you when Obanai cant!

Your hands shook as you attempted to pour the water into the mug, frustration boiling in your gut at your inability to do this seemingly simple task. "Let me." Obanais smooth voice made you stop as he gently reached out, steadying your hands with his own. "Do you want help?" Obanai and Kaburamaru studied your face, and you nodded softly. In perfect synchronization, Obanai held the mug for you while you poured the water in and added the tea bag. Obanai admired you, hearts in his eyes as he wrapped his arms around your waist in a gentle hug.

Mitsuri

she is ENAMORED with you she finds your persistence and strength beautiful in every way!!

mitsuri def wanted to understand how you felt and what your condition was like, and would also ask a lot of questions

SHES SO CLINGYYYYY its honestly adorable bc shes always holding you or hugging you and asking you how you feel!

if your tired or worn out, she practically drags u into bed to cuddle you! shes soooo understanding of your strength and your limits and will praise you SO MUCH for your strength and tenacity

when it comes to a nebulizer, while she may be sort of confused she is very supportive and will remind you (if needed) to take your medication!

"HEYYYY Y/N!!!" Mitsuri called out to you, running into the room and throwing her arms around you as she pressed kisses all over your face. Your nose wrinkled automatically from the affection, and she giggled. You coughed and she tensed, pulling away with a concerned look on her face. "Are you okay??" Her wide eyes stared into yours, and you nodded. "I'm fine, just... tired." Mitsuri's face brightened, pink lips quirking into a small grin. "Thats okay!! Come on y/n, we can go cuddle together in bed!!!!"

Sanemi

Sanemi is surprisingly considerate about your condition, and will fiercely defend you if anyone even dared say anything about you or your condition

I think he would bluntly ask questions at first, honestly he would be a little tad bit ignorant but only when he first met you

he would originally think you were weak but once sanemi began to know about your condition and all the stress and pain you had to go through just to live, he honestly began to admire you

sanemi would train you, just so you knew how to defend yourself but also because he wants you to know he doesnt think your weak

when your tired, he will pull you onto his lap and run his fingers through your hair while holding you tight and close to him. he'll never mention it and will pout and pretend to complain, but in reality he loves you so much and hates seeing you in pain.

sanemi would be hella confused about your nebulizer at first ngl- he would ask a lot of questions about it and about any medication you took, and would make a mental note to remind you about it

overall does EVERYTHING he can to take care of you and is honestly so worried about you- he just loves you so much

"What the fuck are you doing???!!" Sanemi gasped out as you crawled into his lap, wrapping your arms and legs around him and nuzzling into the crook of your neck. "I'm tired 'Nemi..." you mumbled, hands shaking slightly as you struggled to calm your breathing. Sanemi sighed, pretending to be exasperated but the speed of his flustered heart gave him away. He pulled away to press a kiss to your forehead before pulling you close again and wrapping himself around you. "Your lucky I love you..."

Gyomei

When you first tell him about your condition, he begins to cry a little

Gyomei finds it super endearing how tenacious and hardworking you are, doing your best to overcome your condition

hes an incredible listener, and whenever your feeling tired or upset hes always there to comfort you

when it comes to medicine and your nebulizer, he will want to learn how to help you in any way he can. definitely educates himself and i can see him asking you or shinobu any questions about conditions similar or the same as yours

while he can't physically see you, he knows how much your condition pains you and will pray for your comfort sometimes

gyomei is HUGE and really likes carrying you around when your tired!!! he'll gladly invite you into his arms whenever he senses your exhaustion, but is always very gentle with you in fear of hurting you because your so precious to him.

You took a steady breath with the help of your nebulizer, Gyomeis large hands gently rubbing your back as you inhaled your medication. "My sweet light..." he murmured softly, so softly you had to strain a bit to hear him. "I love you... i love you so much." You can't help but smile, and he smiles too, grateful he gets to bask in your warmth.

Giyuu

When you first explain it to him, don't expect a huge reaction

Giyuu pretends he doesn't care much, why should he?

Yet his heart seems to stop when you first explain your difficulty breathing and your need for a nebulizer

a wave of fear washes over him so much it's almost paralyzing, hes terrified of losing you

Giyuu would probably try to push you away but only at first, when he realized how upset it made you he began to open up to you more

hes always asking about your comfort, he lends you his clothes often to make sure your comfortable and will memorize when and how you take your medication

Giyuu learns all he can about your condition and your nebulizer, he wants you to know that you can rely on him

Giyuu is not great at expressing himself through words, however he cares about you very, very deeply.

You know he cares by the way his deep blue eyes study you whenever you cough, the way his hands steady you when you shake

He would gladly switch positions with you in a heartbeat if it meant you wouldn't have to feel the pain you struggle with

Every time you cough or wheeze he swears his heart skips a beat, and whenever your tired he always pulls you so close to him

Giyuu pulled you close to him, gently placing the nebulizer away so he didn't have to see it. Burying his head in your hair, embracing you as he tried to ignore the pain he felt at seeing you struggle to simply breath. He knew how exhausted you were, and he wanted nothing more than to take the pain away. "I love you so much, my dear... never leave me, please..."

this was honestly such an interesting ask to write, and i really enjoyed it! i apologize if any of them are OOC, i havent written for some of them before 😭😭😭 I HOPE YALL ENJOYED!!!!!! PLSSS SEND IN MORE REQS IM DYING FOR MORE DEMON SLAYER REQS!!!

(also take a guess who my bias is >:D)

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meowzfordayz · 1 year

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staying in

Author’s Note: feeling cheesy and silly and lazy. ☺️😝🥱

staying in

Hashira x Reader, Kamaboko x Reader

Word Count: ~900

CW: mild sexual content

Song Inspo: Low Key by Russell Dickerson

~faqs~

An evening in consists of…

… almost getting scammed by an astrology website with Zenitsu, before finally agreeing that the free version is fine, and who believes in astrology anyway? Clearly, you’re made for each other (despite there being some ~areas of conflict between your charts).

… board games with Inosuke until one of you rage quits, and the other has to convince them to: stop sulking in the bathroom, and play again. Who rage quits usually depends on the game, and you’re much better at goading him into another round than he is at bribing you.

… a quiet stroll out with Gyomei, so not exactly staying in, but still more peaceful and mindful than going to a bar or attending an event. He compares your presence to the radiant fullness of the moon, and you tuck a fallen flower behind his ear. “How do you know what the moon feels like?” He doesn’t quite know how to explain gentle, mystical tug of moonrise, so he settles for, “I can feel you, and that is more than enough.”

… cleaning and redecorating Kaburamura’s cage with Obanai. It’s a little gross, and a lot of a fun. From teasing him for his obvious doting, “Does Kaburamura really need six donut cozies?” to being flat out rejected, “Sooo that’s a no to body painting? It’s safe for humans! How could it not be safe for snakes?” You end up falling asleep as he dutifully photographs Kaburamura curled up on your shoulder #guess I’ll finish cleaning by myself.

… doing Tanjirou’s make up, and him doing yours. If you don’t own any make up, then you go on a field trip (minimal budget). You randomly pick themes (old fashioned via “from a hat” or modern via “app for raffle draw”), set a time limit, and then send photos of your final looks to your Hashira + Kamaboko group chat to decide on a winner.

… making the most outlandish cocktails (or mocktails) you can think of with Mitsuri. They have to be intricate, original, AND taste delicious (~just okay suffices too), or you put on a pair of socks. By the end of the evening, you’re drunk (or sugar high) as heck, and have at least four pairs of socks on.

… a project with Shinobu. Whether that’s tackling a Lego set, making candles, or deep cleaning a specific room (likely the kitchen or bathroom), the laughter is ever constant, frustration to be expected, and resulting pride and excitement at the final product a worthy reward — not to mention the way she kisses you afterward! *happy sigh*

… cooking with Kyojuro #bet you didn’t see that coming #sarcasm intended teehee. Sometimes it’s complicated, hours long endeavors; other times it’s spaghetti; and there’s always take out if your fancy Huntsman pie doesn’t go to plan. He’s almost unbearably efficient when it comes to cooking tidily, and chops vegetables so quickly that you just marvel at how his fingers are intact.

… watching a movie with Sanemi. This includes: ~arguing over which movie to watch for a solid hour (give or take), another twenty minutes for snack prep, and another half an hour to spontaneously design and build a pillow fort (for the optimal movie watching experience, of course). Even when it’s a movie he swears he despises, he’ll still stay awake through the whole damn thing because it matters to you, and you matter to him.

… creating scavenger hunts for each other with Muichiro. You roll dice to determine who gets to claim which room(s) and in what order, set up your hunts, and then hunt (duh)! Winner gets to choose dinner (or dessert if you already ate dinner), and loser gets to cook aforementioned dinner (or dessert). You usually win, but he notices when you begin making his clues easier, and promptly informs you that he’d rather lose honestly than win on Easy Mode. “Your happy noises whenever I feed you are prize enough for me.”

… planning your future with Giyuu. It’s easy to get caught up in the mayhem of Life™, so evenings in are a grounding, intimate opportunity to reconnect and recenter with him. From cuddling on the couch to dancing in the kitchen to watching the moon’s traverse through your favorite window, you discuss current stressors, recent successes, and your gratitude for each other. It may seem simple, but it’s the little things that fit most snugly in your hearts. “Where do you see us in a year? Five years? A decade?” you ask. His answer remains constant: “Together.”

… reading with Tengen. He’ll read to you, or you to him; you’ll share a book, or the couch, or the bed; and you alternate who gets up to brew more tea. If you prefer audio books, then he’ll occasionally eavesdrop, and when it’s your turn to be on tea duty, you more often than not return to a cute sticky note (with dramatic commentary regarding the chapter you’re on) bookmarking your page.

#hashira x reader #kamaboko #preferences #modern au #kimetsu no yaiba #demon slayer #zenitsu x reader #inosuke x reader #gyomei x reader #obanai x reader #tanjiro x reader #mitsuri x reader #shinobu x reader #kyojuro x reader #sanemi x reader #muichiro x reader #giyuu x reader #tengen x reader

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heyiwrotesomethings · 2 years

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Can you write Shinobu made a joke against yn by making fake hickey which made yn angry and upset with Shinobu cheating on her. In the end Shinobu persuaded yn by stating that it was a fake hickey. The next day Shinobu comes to hashira's meeting with a full hickey on her neck by yn in retaliation for making a joke.

Fake Hickey

Shinobu Kochou x She/Her Reader

A/N: Those demon slayer outfits tho. Those high collared jackets made me have to think a bit for this one. It got a little spicy. Hope you like it! Word Count: 1,464

Shinobu was feeling unusually bored this morning as she got ready for her day. It was one of those rare periods of peace where she had nothing pressing she had to be working on so she had more time to herself. (Y/n) had been sent off on a mission a couple nights ago as well, so it made the free time especially dull. Fortunately, she was due back anytime now and Shinobu was growing restless waiting for her return.

Shinobu sighed as she uncapped her lip gloss and applied it, looking at her reflection in her vanity mirror as she did so to make sure it didn’t smudge over the outline of her lip. As she painted, an idea began to take shape. She pulled the brush away and a mischievous smile spread across her face. She pulled at the neckline of her yukata, letting it slip around her shoulders, took out an array of pink, red and purple makeup and got to work on her new art project.

Idle hands truly are the devil’s workshop.

(Y/n) walked down the path exhausted but satisfied. She had managed to save a whole family in just the nick of time and beheaded the demon easily. Her nichirin blade had gone through the neck of that miserable creature like warm butter. The only inconvenience was having to walk so far from the Butterfly Estate to where her assignment had been, so naturally it was a bit of a hike getting back as well.

When she made it home, she made a beeline right to Shinobu’s room, hoping to catch her in the middle of her morning routine before she headed off to take care of whatever needed her attention today. She would sweet talk her way into a few kisses and then go to bed. She approached the door to Shinobu’s room and knocked, announcing her presence. She heard Shinobu shuffling around the room before she answered back, giving (Y/n) permission to enter.

She was surprised to see Shinobu still dressed in her sleepware, a blanket wrapped over her shoulders as she glided across the room to greet (Y/n) up close. She gave Shinobu a hug, laughing a bit and apologizing for her fingers accidentally tugging at Shinobu’s unbrushed hair.

“Why aren’t you dressed yet? It’s getting late, you know.”

“I’ve had a couple days to myself. Nothing too pressing. I can afford to laze around a bit.” Shinobu replied, adjusting her blanket to rest higher against her neck.

“Not just afford, you’ve earned the right a million times over,” (Y/n) nuzzled her forehead against Shinobu’s, her eyes closed, “Everyone is probably lost without you, but if anyone deserves a break, it’s you.”

“Aren’t you sweet.” Shinobu whispered back, a smirk tugging at her lips. It was time to start phase two.

She captured her girlfriend’s lips in a teasing kiss, egging her on until she began taking the lead, pushing Shinobu back until she bumped into her desk. She giggled between kisses as (Y/n) picked her up and sat her down on the desk. Phase three… Shinobu encouraged (Y/n)’s hands to travel upward, humming against her lips when she finally grasped the blanket and pulled it down to let it fall to the desk. Phase four… she worked her fingers over the back of her girlfriend’s neck, massaging gently, and pulling her head ever so surely downward. Kisses were painted in a trail against her jaw and neck and hands pushed open her yukata, sliding it off of her shoulders. Any second now…

(Y/n) froze.

“What is it, darling?” Shinobu found it extremely hard to keep the mirth out of her voice, but she continued to feign ignorance to get a complete reaction.

(Y/n) pulled away, her eyes fixated on Shinobu’s collar bone and where her chest peaked out from beneath her rumpled yukata. On her porcelain white skin, a few marks of pink, red and even purple marred her otherwise flawless complexion. (Y/n) wasn’t dumb, she knew what those marks were and she sure hadn’t left Shinobu with any in recent weeks. She felt the blood drain from her face and a sudden cold pool in her stomach. Had Shinobu really… cheated on her?

“Cat’s got your tongue? Nothing here you haven’t already seen before.” Shinobu teased. Did she have any idea just how far she was pushing this little ‘joke’ of hers?

(Y/n) was too stunned to speak, but the expressions that fought over control of her face did all of the talking for her. Confusion, disbelief, anguish, anger, betrayal… there was a lot to unpack. (Y/n)’s total concentration breathing went totally out the window as her biggest priority became not letting Shinobu see her cry, but one tear did manage to escape before (Y/n) could turn around and that was when Shinobu finally realized that maybe she wasn’t the funniest person ever right now.

She had expected anger. For some reason, she thought that would have been hilarious to see her girlfriend all up in arms, ready to kill an affair that didn’t exist. She didn’t think (Y/n) would cry!

“(Y/n), love, wait,“ Shinobu hopped off of the desk to beat (Y/n) to the door, l know how this will sound, but these are not what you think they are.”

“You do not get to call me that anymore and are you kidding me? I’m not as stupid as you apparently think I am Shi… Kochou!” Though tears were still threatening to fall, her expression was definitely furious now. “I don’t know how long this has been going on, but I’m not going to play the part of the fool any longer.”

Shinobu pushed (Y/n) away from the door, not an easy feat since she was as mad as a charging bull, and held one hand out, begging (Y/n) to stay put for just a moment. She licked her fingers and rubbed at the makeup like her life depended on it, imploring (Y/n) to watch how the makeup smudged across her skin.

“I’m sorry! It was a joke! A joke in very, very, bad taste.” She spoke hurriedly, frantically. She searched (Y/n)’s face, relaxing a hair when (Y/n) reached out to swipe her finger over her collarbone, then drew her finger back to rub the makeup between her fingers. After a long, tense silence, (Y/n) grumbled,

“I’m still mad at you.”

“I know, and I deserve it. I shouldn’t have done that. I don’t know what I was thinking,” Shinobu slowly edged closer like a puppy that knew it did wrong but was still hoping to be pet, “forgive me, please, I’ll do anything.”

(Y/n) gave her an incredulous look, “Anything?”

“Anything.” Shinobu repeated.

(Y/n) blew a long stream of air through her nose and crossed her arms over her chest. A light sweat began to roll down Shinobu’s forehead as she awaited her verdict. Finally, Shinobu’s heart soared when (Y/n) waved her the rest of the way in and she leapt into her arms. Relief filled her when (Y/n) pressed a kiss to her cheek, but she was suddenly taken off guard when (Y/n) slipped further down and latched onto a spot just below her jaw.

“(Y/n),” Shinobu swallowed, “I know I said anything, but I have a Hashira meeting later this afternoon and you are aiming a little too high.”

“Guess you should have thought about that then.” (Y/n), though still upset, smirked as she switched sides, making Shinobu hiss. “I’ll make this quick then so you can get ready. Wouldn’t want to keep them waiting.”

***

Shinobu entered the Master’s garden with only minutes to spare. She tugged at the collar of her uniform as high as it could go, but it still wasn’t enough, (Y/n) had made sure of that. She had briefly thought of wearing her hair down, but that might’ve drawn more attention to herself. No matter, she would just play the part of a Tomioka in the corner and slip out as soon as the meeting ended.

“Afternoon, Shinobu-chan!” Mitsuri greeted cheerfully skipping towards her friend who was dying inside with every step she took in her direction.

“Hello, Kanroji-san, good afternoon.” Though she wore her usual smile she was unusually tense.

Then as Mitsuri narrowed the gap, Shinobu saw her eyes dart to her neck, and before she could ask her to be discreet, Mitsuri loudly proclaimed,

“Shinobu-chan! what happened to your neck! It’s all covered in red marks. Did you have an allergic reaction?”

More eyes shifted in their direction to get a look, Uzui took one glance before howling with laughter. Others who understood were mercifully quiet, but the damage was done. This was going to be awkward for awhile. Shinobu would surely think twice before trying to play a joke like that on (Y/n) again.

#demon slayer oneshots #kny oneshots #demon slayer x reader #kny x reader #shinobu kocho x reader #shinobu kochou x reader #shinobu x reader #shinobu kocho #shinobu kochou #requests #mai-1604

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hutaoscoffinn · 2 years

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Announcing my Genshin Impact: Perilous Trails collab!

Myself and @hopelesshawks are doing a genshin fic collab and if any other writers want to join in they are more than welcome to!

So, if you are interested in taking part of the Perilous Trails collab please dm me! I have details about this project if anyone is interested in joining. Basic things to know are listed below.

Overall, the different characters parts are to be written in an X Gender Neutral Traveler! reader format. I would like to be able to have all parts of the collab posted before the quest officially ends in Genshin Impact. In order to write for this series you have to have played or watched a play through of the quest in its entirety so that details can be somewhat consistent.

If you are interested, characters that I hope to have parts for are listed below. If you do decide to write for a character, please dm me what character you are interested in writing for.

Xiao @hutaoscoffinn

Arataki Itto @hopelesshawks

Yanfei (taken)

Kuki Shinobu @strixop

Yelan

Characters that have already been taken by an author are crossed out. If you are interested in writing for any other characters or even suggesting some please send me a dm!

Whether all characters are taken or not the parts to the collab will be published.

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ofhope · 10 months

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He was still convinced that his idea was better, but he supposed he saw the benefit of something more permanent as opposed to a short, fleeting life. Shinobu and her big, beautiful brain — it was because of her that Yoimiya was pulled aside during her birthday festivities and handed over a box the size of her head rather than a wire bug cage.

“Look, I'm — I'm not great at giving gifts 'cause I usually dunno what people like. I mean, aside from my boys. I've been makin' loads of friends lately, but. . . none of 'em have been like you. Every day I'm learnin' something new about you, and it's making me like you more and more.”

Awkwardly, Itto stood a little straighter and scratched at the wild mane of hair on his head. “I told myself I wasn't going to get all ramble-y. Ahh, just open it already! C'mon, it's good! No, it's amazing! I promise!”

The box was only marginally bigger than the gift itself, but that was because the gift was wider than it was tall. Sitting at the bottom was a gorgeously painted and polished onikabuto carved from various woods across not only Inazuma, but all of Teyvat.

“Isn't it the sickest thing you've ever seen?!” He was getting excited just looking at it. His boyish glee got the better of him, and he pulled the onikabuto from its box. He was careful as he set it in his large palm, the wood warm under the light of a slowly dozing sun. “Look, the wings can open! You can set the legs how you want too, so it can sit wherever you want, however you want.”

He pried the wings open, the thicker and ordinary shell portion giving away to allow brightly colored, vibrantly painted thinner pieces to fan out. “I didn't carve all of this 'cause it would have taken me for-ever, but I painted this part. It's supposed to look like the sky when your fireworks are going off, but I'm not the best at painting.”

It wasn't terrible. If she squinted, she might see that there was meant to be a black sky behind the slathered on mess of yellows, oranges red and whites.

“I wanted to get you a real beetle, but Shinobu said this will last longer.” He huffed proudly through his nose and held the elaborate piece for her to take. “Happy Birthday, babe!! I hope you're ready to par-tay!!”

It wasn't of her own volition that her birthday was known -- whilst never turning down attention, it was kind of hard to dispute that whenever you worked in the firework business, one of the loudest, brightest things imaginable! -- it wasn't something Yoimiya made a note of, usually. Projects needed finishing, festivals were being planned, and she had kids to hang out with! They, most often, were the ones that remembered the day, greeting her with a smile, a confection, and a you didn't remember it was your birthday?!

Likewise... it was the first time she and the Oni had been close enough to celebrate one another's birthday. One or the other was usually off, skipping 'round someplace, their own methods of trouble catching up with them before their candles could be blown out, and it was only whenever a shout (likely heard across the entirety of Inazuma, no, Teyvat!) rang out that Yoimiya had turned, met by a head of hair she knew only one had, met by a smile that only he had. With how bright he shined, how could Yoimiya have noticed, quite possibly, the world's biggest gift?!

(She did notice, of course... after Itto called attention to it. Can't blame a girl for being in awe, can you?)

“Oooooh! -- but, Itto, I thought you were saving your Mora?” tick, tick, tick... “Whaaat?! You were saving it for this?! I thought you'd lost a bet or something! Or, well, probably three bets, going by the size of this—” clank, Yoimiya shifted the box around in her hands, just so: not enough to damage any delicates, but enough to gauge what could be lurking inside. “Woahhh, it sounds heavy! And-and feels heavy!”

Pop! went the lid, and brought into Itto's careful hands...

“Whoaaa...” jaw slack, Yoimiya watched attentively, spying every colorful twinkle, watching how the sun danced off of every swipe of beautifully blended paint. “Itto, you didn't - you - you would - AAH!”

Shaking with excitement, she took a leap, making up for their distance and swinging her arms 'round his neck! Careful of potentially knocking free her gift (how was that hers?! she thought of one, five, ten different places she could place it, all for visitors, the world to see!), she breathed in the scent of a soft, woodsy fragrance, the smell of freshly trimmed grass, and hot concrete; all compiled to create the smell of home. Nudging her legs to lock 'round his waist - while she had no doubt Itto could carry ten Yoimiyas', the weight being off-balance would proobably make it hard? - she peppered loud, loving smooches 'cross his jawline, his cheeks, kissing along every red streak, happiness washing over her in waves.

“Itto, seriously, you didn't have to do all of this - and I knoww, I knoww, 'you're my girl! I'd do it anyway!' but, but - I just,” eye-level, she placed one more kiss, right at his lips. “Thank you. Seriously! This is so, so, so cool, I dunno' how the whole world hasn't heard about it yet! Guess we'll have to start at telling everyone at this party, huh?”

Nose-to-nose, Yoimiya hoped her smile was felt, as well as seen. For Itto to know how truly, truly happy he had made her, gift or no gift.

“I love you, you big, stubborn oni. Aaand ~ I love this! A whole, whole, super lot! We have to show the kids first, they're going to go crazy!!”

@xamassed, for Yoimiya's birthday (6/21). ♥

#xamassed #asks‚ yoimiya.#MY HEAAART #MY HEART #MY. HEART.#ARIEL YOU'VE KILLED ME. ENDED ME. I'M ON THE GROUND. PLEASE DON'T BURY ME YET--#THIS IS SO FREAKING SWEET AND JUST ;__;#THANK YOU FOR WANTING TO SHIP WITH MY GAL; she'd adore this oni boyfriend or not either way! BUT STILL #I know you might think me saying 'honor' is a bit much but it seriously is!! You're the biggest ray of sunshine; and I'm lucky to be able t #be in that light. c: <3 #I'll save that for the spam of love I'm about to send though. Mehehehe #Thank you!!! <3

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rapifessor · 2 years

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Project 888 - Day 144

I now begin my recovery process from the megadoofus play I made earlier. So far it’s going well. I focused entirely on Prosperity today, which may be a questionable decision with free talent mats still up for grabs on the Battle Pass. That said, I think it’s possible that I’ll finish cleaning things up before the big rewards become available to me. So I’m not worrying about them.

Since I won’t have the opportunity to grind anything relevant to the task at hand tomorrow, I’ll be condensing my resin before making a push for Ballad. However, the big kahuna is going to be Freedom, as it’s furthest from completion out of all the things I still needed to grind after I leveled yesterday.

Chewing through all this is going to take some time, probably about a week I’d say. So I expect to truly be done with Project 888 somewhere around this time next week, meaning it will have taken 22 weeks total to finish this project. Creating an extra week and a half of work for myself is pretty brutal, but I’ve kinda been at this for so long at this point that it doesn’t even faze me.

Aside from progress on the ol’ project, I’m close to maxing out Friendship with Shinobu and I’m getting pretty close to Adventure Rank 60 as well, which will probably take me about ten more days to reach. Kinda crazy to think about, especially given all that I was able to do in the time I’ve taken starting from AR 57 at the beginning of this project. Er, I think it was AR 57, right? Pretty sure I wasn’t AR 58 when I started, and I know for sure I wasn’t AR 59.

Anyway, that’s all for now. I won’t have much to talk about tomorrow since I won’t be doing any runs, but there should be a little bit more going on a couple days from now.

#genshin impact #journal #grind #project 888 #nerd shit

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nihilistic-spiderlily · 4 years

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I feel like Shinobu would be that college student that puts herself through med school by selling body parts on the black market

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decaffeinatedenthusiastmusic · 2 years

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I posted 54 times in 2021

40 posts created (74%)

14 posts reblogged (26%)

For every post I created, I reblogged 0.3 posts.

I added 49 tags in 2021

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#my quirk: projecting my thoughts onto opponents which causes them to mentally fall apart at my feet and gives me a bit to breathe

My Top Posts in 2021

I'm *obsessed* with a ship again-

As the gif says, I'm obsessed with them even though there were only around 2 or 3 minutes of shared screen time. What really makes it for me is the fact that Din actually takes his helmet off in front of him and just- Luke's reaction. He looks confused but like he's about to smile and just- the caring, loving energy that he shows is him trying to say "please take care of Grogu for me and keep him safe and healthy" and it reminded me of Luke's relationship with his father (which we all know how that ended) and it just broke me. Like he wanted to give Grogu what he never had as a kid and feels terrible taking him away from a loving father figure. Anyways I'm completely obsessed with the idea of them in looveee and Din using the helmet to hide his blush when Luke compliments them and the tender moments where his emotions surge and Luke can sense when he's extremely broken inside and him wiping tears away and now I'm rambling-

21 notes • Posted 2021-06-07 16:15:48 GMT

just me fangirling about how accepting my new comfort characters would be- this is a drabble!

This is just a drabble! Kind of a vent but like- a happy version of a vent? Yeah. Um- I mention some of my coping mechanisms (some healthy, some not) so if anyone is uncomfortable with that, maybe don't read! Also no spoilers! TW: talk of age regressing, talk of sh/past sh, talk of eds, talk of self-deprecation

So as someone who's gone through a lot of trauma in their life, I've gained a lot of coping mechanisms that are both good and bad- the thing about that is that both Sundrop and Glam Rock Freddy would be so accepting of me no matter what. When I feel like regressing or just kinda reverting into a child, Sundrop would be there for me and we could do crafts and stuff together and read stories and all that 🥺. And I've never had anyone really care for me or accept me like that in that sense- When I feel like I'm gonna relapse, Freddy is there, distracting me from it and spending time with me, reassuring me that it would be alright. Playing video games or even just talking about something else. Also Sundrop being there and also playing games with me or helping me with a puzzle to distract me from the situation. When I stop eating or eat way too much, Freddy comforting me and not pressuring me or yelling at me to eat more than I can keep down. Actually having patience for me and spending time on helping me and reassuring me that I'm doing good. Me hating myself and seeing everything I dislike in a reflection, only to be wrapped in warm, fuzzy arms. Someone telling me I'm doing good and that I'm beautiful the way I am, and it's okay to struggle sometimes. Helping me through the issues I have and telling me that I'm worth more than I realize and that I deserve the world.

24 notes • Posted 2021-12-21 04:05:10 GMT

SFW Rengoku Hc's because he's the best!

🔥 I think that this man has all the love in the world for his s/o and gets really depressed when they're gone for a long period of time 🔥 This man- he tries, okay? I like to think that he's actually a pretty good cook when he's feeling passionate about it, and if you cook he'll always say that it's delicious no matter what 🔥 Kyou is strong and takes pride in everything he does, so he's the kind of person to never admit that he's sick to his s/o to the point where he's near collapsing when trying to walk and you have to carry him to Shinobu 🔥 If something ever happened to you, or if Sanemi was being a jerk, he'd try to do things civilized and settle everything with talking, but if anyone, and I mean anyone, laid a hand on or threatened his s/o, he's there in a flash to protect and defend them 🔥 Rengoku is definitely a cuddler and will not hesitate to bear hug anyone if they're willing to let him. If not, he is respectful of their boundaries and doesn't do it until they're okay with it. You being his s/o means that he will randomly hug you out of nowhere and this is a threat 🔥 He's so loyal omg it's amazing He Will literally do anything for you when it comes to asks, and there are very few things he's uncomfortable with 🔥 Pretty possessive of his s/o, especially in public Not necessarily parading you around, so to speak, but more like look! this is my s/o and they are amazing! they deserve everything! If it makes you uncomfortable, he'll ask why and if you want him to stop That's all for now! Love you guys and tysm for reading my stuff! Remember that requests are open!

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SO UM- FNAF SECURITY BREACH? NEW COMFORT CHARACTERS UNLOCKED? SUNDROP AND GLAMROCK FREDDY? CUDDLY DILF BEAR? YES PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SEE HEADCANONS/DRABBLES ABOUT THEM SOON! LIKE RIGHT NOW!

41 notes • Posted 2021-12-21 03:48:49 GMT

spoopy timeeeee

Prompt:

It’s the beginning of October. A stranger emerges from the forest. (includes characters from the DSMP-)

TW: Mentions of needles, Blood, Angst, Fluff, Platonic Relationship

Phil was a tough man. He'd been through a lot in the past couple of years. With having been through several wars, he wasn't scared of much anymore either. Currently, he was wishing he was in the warmth of a house near a fireplace or wrapped under a blanket with a cup of hot tea, but no. Here he was, trudging through the snow towards Techno's house. He'd thought about flying, of course. That was impossible though, seeing as he’d managed to want to go visit Techno during the middle of a snowstorm. He sighed, stopping for a moment to look how far he was from the house. It was so cold, he just wanted to get inside. Looking up, Phil noticed that the storm wasn’t stopping soon, and decided to head towards the forest, hoping for some cover from the storm. As he reached the treeline, he noticed something on the edges of the pine needles that surrounded him. It was blood, a deep red and flowing like a small river through the side of the tree. It was still fresh, which was odd. He brushed it off, thinking that Techno or Tommy might be hunting in the forest. Hunting during a snowstorm? Not the ideal conditions...and besides, he knew there was food in the house. Phil gathered a bit of wood for a fire and followed the red trail in front of him. He was getting an odd feeling about the situation. Fear mixed with worry. What if it was Tommy and Dream had found him? What if he’d been attacked by mobs? Going back to the edge of the treeline, he curled up underneath one of the larger pine trees and started a small fire, glad to be able to at least warm his hands. He knew he shouldn’t be afraid and that even though it was the month of Halloween, Tommy could be playing a prank on him. A chill crawled up his spine, but not from the cold. A noise came from around him, the crunching of leaves and pine needles faint in the underbrush of the forest. Immediately he put the fire out, fighting instincts taking over as he pulled out his sword. The noise was coming closer, and Phil was running through the possibilities. It could just be an elaborate prank or even a mob, but the footsteps were coming closer and fast. As he reached to grab his overcoat from the ground, he felt a large hand on his shoulder. He yelled in surprise and spun around, swinging his sword at his attacker before he realized who it was. Techno was standing with a hand in the air in surrender, the other clutching his side as blood stained the shirt he was wearing, dripping to the ground. “Oh- Hey Phil.” He said, now holding his side with both hands. “Techno? We need to get you home- You’re bleeding everywhere mate..” Phil sighs, glad that it was just the piglin hybrid and not anyone else. “And you’re half-frozen to death. I’ve got a torch on me if you can carry it.” He suggests, handing the blonde the torch with a slightly bloodied hand. “Thanks, mate,” Phil said, offering a small smile as he gently, helping his friend lean on his shoulder. The walk back was slow and bone-chilling. By the time they reached the front door, Techno had started to limp and his bleeding was worse. His wolves gathered around him, whining worriedly as Phil opened the door and dragged him to the couch. He sat the other down carefully and grabbed a kit he kept by the door in case of emergencies. While he was up, he decided to grab some blankets to keep them warm. He walked back quickly and crouched near Techno, undoing the latch on the kit he grabbed. “I need to lift your arm.” He says, carefully reaching towards the other’s arm, only receiving a tired nod and a pained noise. Phil grabbed a pair of scissors from the kit and cut the stained fabric away from the side of the wound before taking out a bottle of what looked like a cleaning solution, along with a needle and some medical thread. He put some of the liquid on a piece of cotton, looking up at Techno before lightly pressing it into the wound, applying pressure, and cleaning the wound. Techno tensed a bit but showed no pain on his face, the mask hiding his expression well enough for now. As Phil rifled through the kit, he sighed

before getting the needle and thread out and setting them on top of the box. “Sorry mate, there’s no numbing solution. Think you can manage?” He asks, threading the needle and making sure everything was ready. “It’s fine. Not like I can’t handle a little pain, Phil..” Techno grumbled, using his hand to steady himself on the couch. The blonde man slowly and carefully sewed the wound closed, feeling the other man tense every couple of minutes. His fatherly instincts were showing as he made Techno (albeit reluctantly) grab his hand. “I’m done now. I’m gonna get you a new shirt and redo your hair. What happened man?” Phil asked, standing to wash his hands, dress the wound, and get him into a new shirt. Grabbing a fresh leather tie, he gently undid the braid in Techno’s hair before running his hands through it. Even given the current conditions, it was still soft. “Well, it started as a mission to go hunting, but then the storm hit and I got stuck in a forest full of skeletons and zombies. One had a sword, end of the story.” He shrugged, relaxing a bit at the feel of hands in his hair. “I’m glad I found you when I did- or more like you found me, I guess.” Phil chuckled a bit, re-braiding Techno’s hair and tying it back again. “It’s late. We both need some sleep mate.” He sighed, starting to stand up until the hybrid grabbed his sleeve. “Could you stay? It’s cold. And I might need medicine later on.” He huffed, embarrassed to be asking. Not only was he THE Technoblade, but he was an adult. He should be fine on his own. But it had been a long day, and he was tired. “Sure. I’ll get you a cup of water.” Phil smiled a bit and fetched the other a cup of water, sitting next to him and wrapping them both in blankets. For once, there was peace and they were content. No war, no violence. Just warmth and care.

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thatbanjobusiness · 2 years

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Hey guys! I realized if anyone wanted to be better acquainted with the idiot here yakking on banjos and bluegrass, I could give a little explanation of my music background? Gah, I swear I was trying to be brief!

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I started piano when I was about five or six. I’d watched my older sister learn piano and decided I wanted to emulate her (she later switched to electric bass). My mom tested my interest by teaching me a little before we switched to formal lessons. Piano became My Instrument and I took lessons through college undergrad.

In addition to classical piano, I learned keyboard reading chord charts. My father was the church praise band leader and first pulled me in around nine years old, my uncle gave me a few tips (he was the lead keyboard player), and I filled in periodically through the end of high school.

In elementary school, I loved choir. I auditioned into our special choir and took as many solos up for grabs as I could get.

When I was about twelve, my dad asked if I wanted to play flute. I didn’t have strong feelings for or against it, but said “Yes,” and ergo began private flute lessons. Flute became my co-main instrument. I enthusiastically participated in All Things Music in high school: band, orchestra, chamber ensemble class, woodwind quintet, pit orchestra for the school’s musicals, marching band, pep band, outside gigs... I added piccolo and clarinet (my flute teacher also taught clarinet) and had a best friend teach me viola. During my senior year, the pit orchestra required pennywhistles and recorders, which I rapidly picked up.

I auditioned into as many regional and state honor ensembles I could. After the fluke of getting first chair flute in All-State Orchestra, I was so blown away by the experience I decided to be a music major in college. Specifically, Music Composition.

I’d been composing music my entire life. I have crayon-scribbled booklets notating tunes for toy instruments and tapes of Mom recording me singing semi-adlibbed original (and very very horrible!!!!) songs as a four year old. My piano teachers encouraged and taught me composition, and starting in third grade, my dad introduced me to MIDI sequencing and music notation programs so I could compose multi-track pieces digitally.

Music Composition wasn’t my only college major, but it was the most time-consuming. Due to limited ensemble opportunities on flute, I switched to viola for orchestra (and sounded terrible XD) and played in Japanese Ensemble on taiko, shamisen, and shinobue. When I traveled to Cambodia in 2012 for a study abroad, I came back with a tro, tro ou, and several khloy. But mainly, I worked on writing Contemporary Classical Music for ensembles, periodically performed by myself or my peers.

The music composition program grew me tons, but after undergrad, I was burned out. My musical ideals didn’t match the program’s values, and I had gone on to pursue a Masters and PhD in Linguistics, leaving me little time to do music. After quitting the PhD, I was busy trying to stabilize work life. I did a few short (usually incomplete) projects composing music for amateur video games, and my musical instrument collection kept growing (ocarina, khene, shakuhachi, ukulele, guitar, fiddle...). But it wasn’t until two years ago (2019) that I jumped back to doing music consistently.

Life is a **TON** better now that music is back in my life! I can talk later about the journey of why country music resonated with me after a background in classical music. But regardless! I found banjo, or banjo found me, and that’s what I’ve been doing ever since!

#thatbanjobusiness #that banjo business #General Banjo Business #blabbing Haddock #I'll write a companion post that's more like a testimonial for how bluegrass music impacted me

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f33itan · 3 years

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Hello! <3

Sooo I would like to request a match up with a character. I'm a little bit scared because I usually don't talk a lot about myself ^^'

I'm a bisexual girl. I'm an INTP, a True Neutral and my big 3 is libra sun, pisces moon and capricorn rising (honestly idk if you're into astrology but I saw that others also wrote their placements) + my love language is quality time.

I'm very introverted and need a lot of alone time. If I'm with my 2 friends I talk a lot. 🤪 I'm very sarcastic but only with the people I love. Others say that my voice is too quiet and sometimes they can barely hear it. 😤 I jump from topic to another during conversations.

I like to learn new things. I read a lot and sometimes draw but I'm not very good at it and that disappoints me. ಠ︵ಠ

Cliche, but music is my life lol. I listen to mostly rock/metal but I also like pop, rap, k-pop. I daydream a lot.

I'm the type of person who starts a lot of projects and usually don't finish them. Also I'm very indecisive BUT if I finally made a decision others can't make me to change it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I find it hard to talk about my feelings because most of the time idk what do I feel. 😬 If somebody is sad or something, I can find the balance when should I give advice to them or be emotionally supportive.

Lololol I hope I gave enough information to you ^^ Also I only know the HxH and AoT characters, but you can give me from another anime, too *3*

Have a good day!! <3

I don't understand a single thing about astrology 😭✋🏻

I STARTED A WHOLE BUNCH OF BULLET POINTS WITH THE CHARACTERS NAME IM SORRYY I COULDN'T THINK OF A SENTENCE STARTER LMAO

The wonderful F33itan says your matchup is...

Shinobu Kocho from Demon Slayer ; Kimetsu No yaiba!

You're Shinobu's pride and joy in this world (besides Kanao of course).

She'll sometimes tease you in public, asking you "Oh, do you think that girl is cute?" "Oh what about her? She's very pretty" Just to tick you off and get you blushing, it always works.

Shinobu likes to have you help with her experiments and medicine, seeing how it peaks your interest to find the solutions to unfinished medical equations, and sitting in silence having all of your focus on whatever project you're working on.

Whenever she has free time, Shinobu loves to relax with you. Whether it be telling stories, cooking, or simply taking a nap whilst cuddling, she enjoys it all.

It really doesnt bother Kocho that you like to have a lot of alone time. It fits well with the fact that she's a Hashira and is busy a lot of the time. She also enjoys your sarcastic side. Shooting indirect insults and jokes at each other makes her smile, genuinely. She doesn't mind that you change the subject really quickly either. As long as it isn't something serious, she's more than happy to act as though the new subject was what you both started with in the first place. She can hear you really well too, so having a quiet voice is no problem.

Shinobu always brings you new books from missions, and has you go to Tengen to learn "proper" art. She cracks up at the sight of a paint covered exhausted s/o, but of course she helps you wash up and get comfy.

Tengen once again creates music with you, but I wouldn't say it's the greatest. He thinks it's flamboyant sooo

Shinobu has this way of getting you to finish eveything you start, whether its bribery, blackmail, indirectly, or straight to your face. She loves you and all but will NOT let you be unproductive.

Since butterfly girl hides her emotions a lot, she understands where you're coming from of the fact that not knowing what emotion to feel. Kanao is the same way, and sometimes Shinobu will have you two talk and share your experiences. (If you two are comfortable doing so).

Shinobu helps you through a lot of things and you help her as well. I can't promise she isn't going to tease you to the ends of the earth though.

#F33itan's 100 Follower Event #Shinobu #Shinobu Kocho #demon slayer #kimetsu no yaiba #kny

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bleucolor · 4 years

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Last time I tried to post a giyushino fanfic and since i navigate myself through Tumblr like a boomer, I accidentally deleted my story. I felt like a whole ass clown but I'm feeling hopeful and I'm back with another prompt using the moon. This takes place in a modern AU where both Giyuu and Shinobu are teenagers. A random drabble for Giyushino which was inspired by being quarantined at home. Hope y'all enjoy and please do send some love 🥺👉👈

Moonlight and Sunrise

Giyuu and Shinobu were friends, however this fact was quite shocking to others due to their Light and Day personas. Tomioka Giyuu was a loner, he had like maybe 2 solid friends being Sabito and Makomo and the others were at max labeled as acquaintances. Shinobu wasn't the most popular one at their highschool but she was well known. She would always be seen alongside her two best friends, Sanemi the oversized delinquent who'd actually bite your head clear off and Uzui the player; who'd get girls left and right. With attention at both sides of the bay it'd be obvious that Shinobu would be well known around their school, being head of the pharmaceutical research club and still being an avid member of the fishing club and the flower arranging club gave Kochou quite the recognition around Kimestu Academy.

Giyuu happened to be in a different class than Sabito and Makomo to his demise thus forcing him to be the lonesome sheep he is. His classmates didn't bother much about him either and nor did he. To him, Kyojurou was too loud, Sanemi was too reckless and Iguro was too emo. He once even referred to Mitsuri as a horse girl to Sabito, but he later concluded that Kanroji was just a rare hybrid of a Taki girl or a hot cheeto girl and Himejima was that one person who believed in horoscopes too seriously, sometimes he'd do tarot readings for his other classmates which Giyuu honestly found quite cool. Whereas Shinobu was someone Giyuu would've honestly never associated in the first place and truthfully speaking their duo wouldn't even exist if Shinobu hadn't approached him first. Shinobu was more of a bully to Giyuu primarily but later Giyuu had opened up to her about how he thought of her as a close friend and that softened Shinobu's heart and strengthed their bond. Although Kyojurou was the smartest kid in the class; even securing his title as class president; Ubuyashiki sensei always made sure to pair up Shinobu and Giyuu together during class projects thus leading to frequent study sessions together. Towards the end of the year, Shinobu became the third person in the entirety of Kimetsu Academy to be close to Giyuu, the 1st and 2nd being Sabito and Makomo and 4th being a special freshman called Tanjiro.

Even though his classmates were rather annoying, Giyuu never did hate any of them. In fact it was hard for Giyuu to genuinely hate anybody in the first place but then there was this one person and that person was Shinobu's oh so charming boyfriend, Douma. Giyuu saw through his pretty boy personality when she first introduced him. He ranted about it to Sabito the very night, complaining about how he's all fake and it's all just a matter of time before that facade comes of. Sabito didn't miss a beat and told Giyuu to suggest a suitable partner for Shinobu instead, to which Giyuu had no answer to. And as per said prophecy it didn't take long for Shinobu to see Douma's true intentions and she decided a queen like her deserved better than this.

It was finally summer break and Giyuu and Shinobu had finally completed 12 painstaken years of schooling along with the others of course. Shinobu decided to host a little get together and hang out with the people she cared about one last time before they drifted apart into adulthood.

Giyuu reached the mall at about 8 pm and walked straight to the food court since Shinobu informed him that's where they would be. To his horror, Shinobu had invited a great deal of people, including those who didn't like him, example being his whole class. As always his presence was ignored by his classmates but thankfully amidst the groups of people, Giyuu noticed a particular red head named Sabito, aka his best friend. Sabito and Makomo were both invited too. Giyuu and Shinobu's friendship caused Shinobu to become good friends with Sabito as well, both of them developed a special bond while they both took turns into bullying poor Tomioka. Shinobu was sitting next to Kimetsu Academy's mascot boy, Inosuke, who looked way too soft for his harsh demeanor. Shinobu had a soft spot for this freshman. She had told Tomioka of how he filled the gap of her need of a younger brother. Unlike Tomioka, Shinobu had a lot of sisters; Kanae who was the eldest, Aoi was a year younger than Shinobu and then came Kanao who was 2 years younger than Shinobu, and lastly were the triplets, Naho, Sumi and Kiyo who were just middle schoolers. Inosuke was a bratty kid who'd frequently get into trouble for having a foul mouth but he was close to Tanjiro and weirdly Kochou's little sister, Kanao's best friend. The butterfly sisters loved having brutes as best friends for some reason, it didn't make sense but somehow worked out for them.

"Inosuke, promise you'll leave that nasty reputation behind."

"I ain't making any promises till you promise you'll send me 3 boxes of foreign chocolate every month." he crossed his arm and looked the other side.

Shinobu softly smiled at him, she was definitely going to miss this kid alot. "Alright Inosuke, I'll make sure to send you the latest ps4 games as well."

Inosuke's eyes lit up as he shook hands with Shinobu to confirm the deal. A subtle smile tugged at the corner of Giyuu's lips.

Giyuu went over to the table Sabito and Makomo were seated at and took a seat opposite to Sabito. It didn't take long for Shinobu to note his presence and she went over to their table and took a seat next to Giyuu. "Aww Tomioka-san, look this is a good farewell party for you, all your friends are here right Infront of you." she snorted.

Giyuu sent her a painful expression. Must she do this even on the day when he supposedly bids her farewell? "Tanjiro's not here though."

"So Kochou, did you get your acceptance letter?" Sabito tried desperately to break the awkward silence.

"oh yes I did, luckily I got into the university I wanted to. I'll be shifting to Canada a few months from now."

"That's so cool. Congrats!" Sabito sent her a beaming smile.

Giyuu was quiet, he was silently studying Shinobu, maybe this was the last time he was going to see her. She was wearing a Yellow ruffle top that was paired up with skinny ripped jeans and her 5 pound white filas, her hair was tied into a half ponytail; she looked cute. Alot of people would've assumed Giyuu's sense of fashion was probably as bland as his personality but surprisingly the guy had drip. He wore a plain black shirt paired up with dark denim jeans and chains to accessorise. Giyuu was an eboy. His sense of fashion honestly made him look quite intimidating but it added a spice to his laid back bland persona, maybe that's why Shinobu had taken an interest to him in the first place.

And almost too soon the party had came to an end as the clock struck 11 PM. Shinobu was probably tired of getting squeezed everytime she got hugged goodbye. One by one, everyone started to leave and before they knew it, a very ominous pair was left behind, and that pair being Giyuu and Shinobu.

"Sabito-kun is a very nice lad. You have great friends Tomioka-san." Shinobu complimented.

"He's nice because he walked Makomo home at 11pm?"

"Well yes, that's rather a very gentlemanly behavior. Don't you think so?"

"You know I've been doing that to you in every single one of our study dates right?" Giyuu raised an eyebrow, right now he seemed like a puppy wagging his tail to receive pats from its master.

Shinobu's cheeks flushed a pale shade of pink when Giyuu had referred to their study session as study dates mistakenly. It was just a slip of a tongue that's all. "My Tomioka-san, are you waiting for me to compliment you?"

"It's nice to hear you say something good about me once in a while Kochou." he pouted like a child.

"If that's what you want...then alright. Walk me home one last time Tomioka san."

"No." he blurted almost too bluntly causing Shinobu to frown almost too evidently. "I'll take you home on my bike instead, this time."

Shinobu was quite taken aback to his sudden kind gesture. Her stomach swelled up with a weird feeling. A mix of happiness with sadness that this was the first and last time she'd get to ride behind his bike.

Giyuu had disappeared for a split second into the parking lot leaving a timid Shinobu pondering. He did mention he really liked bikes. Weirdly as a highschooler, Shinobu always wanted to cruise behind a boy's motorcycle at least once during her high school years and well this was her chance. In 3 minutes Giyuu showed up in a Ducati xdiavel Infront of Shinobu. He patted on the seat next to him gesturing her to come take a seat behind him and so she did after admiring Giyuu and his totally hot ride. Not gonna lie his attire went really well with his bike, she almost felt like she was starring in some music video as they cruised into the dark streets.

Shinobu shrieked almost losing her grip as Giyuu hit a speed bump.

"Kochou." he called out to her, getting her attention.

"Hm?"

"Hold onto me, or you'll fall." his words left Shinobu all flustered and hot but she was quick to oblige, she didn't want any broken bones right before her flight. She also silently thanked the gods that it was too dark for Giyuu to make out her flushed red cheeks.

"Tomioka-san? When did you get this sweet thing?"

"It was a gift from my dad."

"But what if you have to move away for uni? What will happen to it then?"

"I'll take it with me, I haven't gotten a number plate for it yet so I'll just ship it using a ferry or something."

Shinobu wrapped her arms around his waist tightly. She wondered if she was the first girl to sit on his bike. She also wondered about the other girls who would eventually later sit on his bike.

"Kochou, are you in a hurry to go home?" Giyuu suddenly asked.

"Not really, mom and dad are staying at my grandparents' place in the country side and Nee-san just wants me to spend my last few days as free spirited teenager."

"Spend this night with me." he suddenly blurted.

"What?" she choked on her words. Giyuu had become way to daring these days, saying whatever he wanted and bruising poor Shinobu's heart with his choice of words.

"Come on, I wanna show you something." he reassured her in a soothing tone.

"Alright Tomioka-san, as long as you don't get us into trouble I'm good."

He soon parked into a quiet neighborhood. Jesus, this placed seemed abandoned for God's sake, what did he have to show her here? the grudge or babadook?

"Tomioka-san are you sure about this place." Shinobu sent him a nervous look as she tugged at the hem of his shirt.

Giyuu looked into her eyes as he held his hand out to her,"Trust me Kochou." and so she did. They now walked into this dark neighborhood, her tiny hand still enclasped with his large ones. Giyuu knew Shinobu wasn't a big fan of places like these. Places that screamed paranormal activity but the fact the she obliged quite quickly did make him realize how much she trusted him and deep down it made Tomioka Giyuu happy.

"isn't this place restricted or anything? Are we allowed to come here?" Shinobu asked almost too loudly.

Giyuu quickly covered her mouth with his large hands and pulled her into a dark alleyway. Shinobu was quite confused at his sudden antics. She sent him a raised eyebrow as he pinned her against a stone wall, his hand still covering her mouth and almost immediately a Patrol guard walked right past them on the streets. He quickly let go of her and pressed his index finger against his lips gesturing her to stay quiet. "it's alright as long as you don't get caught." he whispered to which she rolled her eyes. He held her hand once again and walked to the biggest house in the area, the house was 4 stories high and Giyuu seemed to have a weird tactic of slipping by the backdoor without getting noticed every time.

"So Tomioka-san, you wanted to show me an abandoned house. Very funny."

"They're not abandoned, they're on sale." He replied walking towards the kitchen.

Shinobu followed him precautiously, "And you're treating it like you own it."

"Only for a while." he replied as he took out 2 bottles of flavored milk. He handed Shinobu the strawberry flavored one knowing that was her favorite and kept the melon flavored one for himself.

"Tomioka-san what's the meaning of this?" she asked one last time, quite getting tired of his shit, really.

Giyuu didn't reply but held her hand as walked upstairs, practically forcing her to follow behind him. They soon reached the attic.

Shinobu was a little taken aback seeing all the clutter of furnite up there. Giyuu pulled up the glass window revealing a beautiful full moon night, how come Shinobu didn't notice that before? And then Tomioka started doing something stupid, which was climbing out of the attic window. Shinobu quickly grabbed his arm as a result of an involuntary reflex, "Are you stupid, do you want to die?"

Giyu was now standing on the roof of a 4 story house with a nerve wrecked Shinobu holding his arm. "Trust me Kochou." he spoke holding out his hand to her.

She shifted her gaze from his moonlit eyes to his hand. Did she trust him with her life? Yes, yes she did. She placed her hand on his and he carefully helped her outside. "Tomioka-san I don't see any point in all of thi-" Shinobu was cut off with the picturesque view of the moon and its bright stars right Infront of her.

Giyuu took a seat next to her, observing the view alongside her. He slowly sipped his melon drink while Shinobu quietly enjoyed her strawberry drink. His gaze shifted from the scenic beauty Infront of him to the other scenic beauty next to him (im a little gay for Shinobu sorry) and there she was Kochou Shinobu, the stars reflected in her eyes as she absent-mindedly stared into the sky being lost in her own void and Giyuu just watched her, she looked even cuter now.

It didn't take long for Shinobu to catch him staring which almost made him choke his drink.

"Are you okay?" she asked him.

"Yeah." he replied after his coughing fits died down. He decided to lay down and enjoy the beauty the night had to offer and Shinobu copied him, laying down next to him. Giyuu had quickly slid his arm towards Shinobu, allowing her to rest her huge head on his arm.

"Tomioka-san." she called out to him making his gaze lock with hers.

"Hm?"

"Thank you. I needed this."

He sent her a soft smile as he tucked behind a strand of her hair behind her ear, "You're welcome."

"You know Tomioka-san, since you've been craving compliments I guess I'll finally give you one." Giyuu softly observed her, wondering what she'd say. "If i were to describe you to a person Tomioka-san. This scenery would suffice."

"Hm?" he raised an eyebrow, "How so?"

"It kinda matches with your personality you know, It's as quiet and mysterious as the night but nevertheless if you observe closely it has all this beauty to offer." she smiled at him, and this time it hurt him. It made him feel weird. It didn't take long for Giyuu's cheeks to be flushed red under the silver moonlight. Giyuu couldn't reply to this, heck he couldn't even force any words through his mouth. Shinobu smiled and gazed back at the stars once again. She was hit a wave of familiarity, this was her and Giyuu's relationship, it was a bit complicated but it was a bit too beautiful to lose. She started to feel her stomach coil in sadness realising this was the last possible memory she'd spend with Giyuu or maybe they could meet up during the holiday seasons and have remakes of adventurous nights like these.

"Tomioka-san, did you get your acceptance letter?"

"Yeah I did."

"Where are you going?" she wasn't facing him, she didn't want him to see her sad expression.

"Same place you are." Giyuu tried his best not to smile while he said that.

Shinobu quickly turned to him in surprise, "That's a horrible joke, Tomioka-san."

"I'm not." he said, pulling out his phone from his pocket and scrolling through his email to show her his proof. And to Shinobu's surprise there it was, and it was legit. Shinobu was quiet, this was what she wanted but in was a bit too much for her to take in all at once.

"Thank God, now I don't have to worry about you not having friends and getting left alone." she snapped back almost too quickly,

"Shut up."

The air was light and heavy at the same time, Shinobu was a bit too happy to be falling asleep but it didn't take her long to doze off in Giyuu's arms, or on Giyuu's arms. Ouch.

He mentally cursed himself for suddenly exhibiting simp behavior, but today was Shinobu's day and he just had to oblige even though he had to sacrifice his arm.

It didn't take long for Giyuu to doze off alongside Shinobu. Falling asleep under a star-filled sky did have a romantic touch to it.

Giyuu was the first to wake up as the sun slowly started to rise amongst the clouds, creating a magnificent hue of purple and orange. Thankfully Shinobu had shifted from laying on his arm to laying on his chest instead which was definitely more comfortable, but surely Shinobu wouldn't be able to sleep long against his chest with his heart pounding like that.

Giyuu took a moment to appreciate a sleepy Shinobu alongside the beautiful sunrise. Her sun-kissed face was just art in its own form. If Giyuu was anywhere as skilled as Sabito in art, he'd use this masterpiece lying beside him as a prompt and then that's when it hit him. Shinobu basked in the golden rays of sunlight, Shinobu was the golden sunrise in early mornings and if Giyuu were to describe her to someone he'd say something along the lines of; "Shinobu you're the morning sunrise. You're annoying but your presence brings warmth." he whispered softly patting her head. And as most cliché scenes this was no different, much to Giyuu's ill fate, Shinobu was seemingly awake the whole time, and she heard every bit of that.

"That's quite harsh Tomioka-san, but I'll take it." she replied causing a frantic Giyuu's heart rate to sky rocket.

With the sun out, Giyuu and Shinobu realised they better be getting home now since they both had guardians to explain their whereabouts to. It didn't take long for them to pack up and reach Shinobu's house. They shared a small hug on Shinobu's front porch along with Shinobu thanking him for giving her an unforgettable journey. This was a nice end to her highschool life. With a wide grin plastered over her face Shinobu walked into her house to 5 very amused and interested sisters.

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softlimefluff · 4 years

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AVSC 11,12: scarf, fireplace

Glancing up as the cafe bell chimed, I saw Rohan rushing in from the cold and smiled to myself. His hair was dusted with snow and he was tapping his boots off on the doormat. So cute.

Waving until he noticed, Rohan was soon by my side, greeting the other ladies with me politely. Josuke’s mom, Tomoko, Miss Shinobu, and Yukako had all agreed to form a knitting group, since I ended up staying in Morioh.

Once a week, we all came downtown to Boldshop for coffee and I gave everyone lessons (once Rohan and I were married, we planned to share accounts, but I still wanted to make spending money for extra treats—teaching was one of those ways!). Yukako had just wound up her extra yarn and tucked it into her shoulder bag, pulling a jacket on before heading out.

“I’m off to meet Koichi! We’re going to see a film together and I don’t want to be late. I’ll see everyone later—Miss Tomoko, Miss Shinobu, Miss Ariel, Mister Rohan!!”

She bowed quickly to all of use before dashing out the door, the bell dinging again. Tomoko and Shinobu still needed help with their projects and I sat between them, looking over their stitches, helping fix any dropped ones, and counting to make sure they still had the right number. Shinobu was almost done with her project—a green, chunky acrylic scarf.

“Hayato will love this! Thank you so much for helping me through this first project!”

I grinned at her, taking the needles and scarf from her.

“I’m so glad I could give lessons. You’re doing well! I can’t wait to see what you’ll make next.”

She nodded, smiling back at me.

“Alright, if you watch, I’ll show you how to bind off.”

Scooting closer, I began the process of slipping stitches over each other, letting Shinobu try some before finishing it off myself. A strand of yarn was left over and I got out a chibi needle.

“We’ll pass the end back through the stitches to secure it before cutting off. It’s more stable that way.”

Demonstrating first again, I let her finish, then cut the excess yarn. She held the completed project up with a huge grin, beaming at the scarf with pride. Tomoko sat nearby, still adding extra length to her scarf for Josuke (he was a bit bigger than Hayato).

“Same time next week?” Shinobu was stuffing all her things into an oversized bag, getting ready to go.

“Yes! But the week after that is Christmas break~”

“Of course. Thank you again.” Handing me a small envelope, she waved goodbye and made her exit, only leaving Tomoko.

“If you don’t mind, I’d like to stay longer. Try to finish… But don’t let me interrupt you and Rohan. I’ll just be over there.”

She gestured to an empty table, gathering up her things.

“Come find me when you’re ready to bind off. Rohan and I will hang out here for a bit.”

When she swapped over, Rohan offered his hand to me.

“Drinks?~”

Nodding, I grabbed hold and followed him, ordering a new pot of tea while he got a sweet matcha. Returning with our selections, we settled back into the couch, staring at the small fireplace nearby. With the snow outside and warmth inside, it was the perfect cosy afternoon.

“So…” I leaned up to pour my tea that had finished steeping. “How did the new pages go??”

Rohan smiled, sipping his drink.

“Well, I think. Heaven was quite pleased with the new material~ I’d like you to look it over though and make more color suggestions. I’ve had good response from the readers about the new coloring.”

“Really??”

“Yes, really! Why wouldn’t they?~ C’mere.” Opening his arms, we both sat down our drinks and snuggled by the fire, the coffee shop mostly empty while people were at work or in classes.

“I’m so glad I’m here Rohan… With you. Right now. I can’t imagine being anywhere else.”

Playing with my hair, he smiled softly and kissed my forehead.

“I’m glad we met when we did… That fate crossed our paths. Our stands.”

Glancing around, I gave him a smirk.

“Will anyone care if we get Hearts and Heaven out??”

“I don’t think anyone else can see~ We should be fine.”

Calling Hearts out, I led her over to Tomoko, feeding out a red beam as she continued knitting, getting faster as the light drove her on. Heaven’s Door sat on the table in front of us, looking curiously at the tea and staring into the mugs. Tapping Rohan’s cup, Heaven presented it to his user to read. He chuckled, taking it from the small figure’s hands.

“Yes, yes, very good Heaven~ Thank you.”

Chuckling softly, I reached out for Heaven’s Door, holding him in my lap, arms around his waist. Rohan always got embarrassed when I did that (he could feel everything, after all~). I tickled softly at Heaven’s waist and stomach, smirking at Rohan as he tried to keep a straight face.

“Stop!” His voice raised sharply, then into a harsh whisper through gritted teeth. “Stop that!!”

“Make me~~”

Inhaling quickly, Rohan called Heaven’s Door back and grabbed my waist, kissing me roughly. I forgot everything else, melting into the kiss, until Tomoko cleared her throat, standing above us. With a deep blush, I pulled away, standing up.

“Yes! Right! Letmehelpyoufinish!!”

We walked over to her table, avoiding eye contact while I showed her how to bind off. She figured it out quickly and I offered the chibi over, letting her finish the ends. Rohan sat on the couch, sketchbook out, as I accepted an envelope from Tomoko. Burying myself into the couch, I pulled the hood of my sweatshirt up, cheeks still red.

When the door’s bell rang once more, I peeked out, finding Rohan staring at me.

“Hey~ Come look~”

With a little scoot over, I looked at the page, a sketch of me sitting, finished and inked.

“Give me that!” Snatching the pen, I scooted to the end of the couch, making a quick drawing of Rohan on the same page. We signed our names and the date at the bottom, finishing our teas after as we sat back on the couch.

“Time to go?~”

Rohan nestled closer, slipping his arm around me and staring at the fire.

“Maybe just a few more minutes~”

#a very shippy christmas #avsc #self ship #rohan kishibe #arihan #morioh #tomoko higashikata #shinobu kawajiri #scarf #fireplace #knitting

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heyiwrotesomethings · 3 years

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The Perfect Pet

Shinobu Kochou x They/Them Reader AU

A/N: This could be considered a part two to You Cat to be Kitten Me, but you could totally read this without having read the other. I’ll just link the other fic in case you’re interested (LINK). Hope you enjoy! Word Count: 3,454

Shinobu knew when she had let herself be dragged to the animal shelter by (Y/n) that it wasn’t going to be a simple visit. ‘Just to look,’ they had promised, but now, here Shinobu was watching (Y/n) stare up at her from their crouched position on the floor as they rubbed the puppy’s belly with hopeful eyes.

“No.” Shinobu said, not unkindly.

“I didn’t even say anything yet.” (Y/n) pouted in return, scratching the soft puppy’s furry neck.

“It’s written all over your face. We are not getting a dog, (Y/n).” Shinobu hated to tell them no, but she really couldn’t stand such furry animals.

“How about a cat?” (Y/n) asked, looking just as hopeful.

“No.”

“A bunny.”

“No.”

“A ferret.”

“No.”

“A—“

“(Y/n), we’ve talked about this. I’m not living under the same roof as some slobbery, wiggly, furry beast. If you want to play with an animal so badly, you can always visit Mitsuri’s cat, or her new rabbit too for that matter. Is that what brought this on?”

“A little,” (Y/n) stood up, forgoing eye contact with Shinobu to scan the rows of animals.

“A little, hm?” Shinobu crossed her arms, “and whatever else could possibly be at play?”

“It’s nothing,” (Y/n) shook their head, “want to grab lunch now?”

Shinobu tilted her head and gave (Y/n) a questioning look. Whatever it was, it certainly wasn’t nothing. Still, she wanted nothing more than to get the hell out of this stuffy room and wash her hands. She could question them about it later.

“Lunch sounds wonderful.” She smiled, looping (Y/n)’s arm with her own.

They waved at the volunteers and thanked them before heading out of the shelter and back to their car. They drove to one of their favorite spots with outdoor seating that overlooked the river, talking casually and laughing together while they waited for their food to arrive.

“You remember I have been invited to be a guest speaker at Kyoto University next week, right?” Shinobu had asked between bites.

“Yeah, why? Is something wrong?”

“Oh no, nothing is wrong per se, I was also asked just recently if I could stay a few days more to oversee a new experiment. You don’t mind do you?”

“Of course I don’t mind, dear. I love how passionate you get about new projects. I hope you have fun.” (Y/n) smiled, though something seemed a bit forced about it from Shinobu’s perspective.

“Are you sure? I haven’t committed to it yet.” Shinobu tested.

“I’m sure, really. Why are you giving me that look?”

“What look?”

“The worried, suspicious kind of look.”

“It’s just that you have seemed kind of out of it since we left the animal shelter. You said it was nothing, but I’m not quite sure that’s true.”

“Shinobu, it’s fine, really,” (Y/n) assured as they paid for the meal, “do you want to go on the river walk trail before we head home or...?”

“What I’d really like to do is find out what’s bothering you.” Shinobu grumbled. Nevertheless, she took (Y/n) by the hand and led them down the path.

Plenty of people were out, enjoying the warmth the sun had to offer. Of course that meant a lot of people were out with their dogs as well. Shinobu took to using (Y/n) as a barrier whenever a dog veered too close to her, sniffing them with wagging tails. (Y/n) was all too happy to intercept the furry canines that they came across.

“This path should really be wider...” Shinobu would mumble, tugging (Y/n) along so they wouldn’t dwell for long.

“We’re almost back to the car. You’ll be okay, I’ll protect you.” (Y/n) teased, staring at Shinobu adoringly. Their hand was squeezed tightly while someone with a big St Bernard passed them by, its tail brushed against Shinobu’s thigh, making her shudder.

Shinobu heaved a huge sigh of relief when they got back into the car. As (Y/n) drove, Shinobu rolled down the window to send any little hair she found on her pants flying out on the wind.

“So, today was fun, right?” (Y/n) asked tentatively while taking the last turn to their house.

“Today was, something.” Shinobu shrugged. Yet she smiled sweetly and patted (Y/n)’s leg. “But any day I get to spend with you is a good day.”

“Aww, I love you.”

“I love you too.”

The couple made the safe return to their house and lazed about for the rest of the day. When dinner came around they cooked together, spinning, teasing and brimming with cheer all the while. It was after they had gotten ready for bed and (Y/n) flopped into the covers beside Shinobu that the doctor decided to try her luck again.

“So what was on your mind today?” Shinobu asked while she turned on her side to observe her partner.

“You’re still on that?” (Y/n) poked Shinobu in the ribs, “let it go.”

“No, I want to know what’s wrong. I’m leaving for Kyoto soon and I want to get this all sorted out so it doesn’t fester while we’re apart. No matter how small a matter you think it is, anything that concerns you matters to me.” Shinobu spoke seriously.

(Y/n) was ready to deny Shinobu again up until she loomed above them on the bed with such stern eyes.

“I just miss you, you know. I guess I get kind of lonely when you’re away.” (Y/n) admitted.

“I miss you too. We always find time to text and facetime, that helps doesn’t it?”

“Yes, it does. The house though, it just feels empty without you. Of course I’ve got work to do too, but when I’m done and you’re not around, I just feel kind of sad.”

“You could always invite my sisters over, you all get along so well and Mitsuri and Iguro or any of our other friends and family.” Shinobu suggested, mildly upset with herself for not noticing sooner.

“I have before, but I can’t commandeer everyone’s plans every time you’re gone for an extended period of time. You don’t have to worry though, I find ways to keep myself busy.” (Y/n) said, snuggling deeper into the covers.

“I won’t stay the extra days, I’ll email the professors right now.” Shinobu moved to get out of bed but (Y/n) pushed her back down and held her in place.

“No need for that. I don’t want you to skip out on opportunities to grow your research for me. See, this is why I didn’t want to talk about it.”

“This is why you took me to the animal shelter, isn’t it? So you had something to keep you company whenever I’m away.” Shinobu asked despite already knowing the answer.

“I’ll admit that was kind of the idea. I just wanted to see if anything would catch your eye, but I didn’t keep any unrealistic expectations. I knew you wouldn’t like anything furry. I was kind of hoping to find a hairless cat or something.”

“(Y/n), you should have told me. I would have—“

“You would have settled on something just to make me happy. I wanted to find something we’d both like.” (Y/n) rested their head on the pillow just above Shinobu’s shoulder and nuzzled it with their nose, looping an arm over Shinobu they sighed pleasantly, “It’s really okay. I’d let you know if I thought otherwise. Good night, love you.”

“Love you.” Shinobu smiled, resting her head atop (Y/n)’s.

While (Y/n)’s breathing slowed and they drifted off into unconsciousness, Shinobu was wide awake. She gently drummed her fingers over (Y/n)’s side while she searched her mind for a solution that would leave them both satisfied. Shinobu had raised fish for a time, but you couldn’t really pick them up or interact with them like one would a more traditional pet.

Shinobu slowly scooted to lay upright against the headboard and took her phone off the charger, turning down the brightness a bit when the harsh light hit her eyes. She typed the shelter into her search bar and navigated through the site, trying to imagine herself getting along with any of the animals and failing miserably.

She was about to give up and go to sleep when curiosity got the best of her and she clicked the tag marked ‘miscellaneous’. She hadn’t realized the shelter cared for such unusual animals. Shinobu smiled down at her partner sleeping in oblivious bliss. Maybe this could work out after all.

The next morning, (Y/n) woke up to the smell of breakfast and lazily swiped their arm over the bed, searching in vain for the warmth of a body they knew couldn’t be there. With a tired whine, they resigned themself to getting up and stumbled into the kitchen.

“You’re up early.” (Y/n) yawned before giving Shinobu a quick peck on the cheek. “Something wrong at the pharmacy? The clinic? Leaving for Kyoto early?”

“Must there be something wrong in order for me to get up early?” Shinobu asked. To tell the truth, she hadn’t slept much at all; she was too busy researching to do so.

“No, it’s just that you prefer to sleep in when you don’t have plans.” (Y/n) said, moving to sit on top of the kitchen island.

“Oh, but I do have plans.” Shinobu cryptically corrected, standing between (Y/n)’s legs.

“You do, do you?” (Y/n) smiled, “do these plans involve me at all by chance?”

“In fact, they do.” Shinobu kissed (Y/n) before stepping back a bit to look them in the eyes. “So eat your breakfast and get dressed so we can head out.”

“Head out? Where are we going?”

“You’ll see.”

(Y/n) and Shinobu finished their breakfast, showered and got dressed. Shinobu started up the car and they went off on their way. (Y/n) asked her a few more times for even just a hint but Shinobu simply smirked, holding a finger to her sealed lips.

She couldn’t keep the secret forever however, especially not after (Y/n) realized what road they just turned on.

“Shinobu, what are you doing?”

“Just trust me.”

“I trust you, but what are we doing back at the shelter?”

“Come with me and you’ll see.” Shinobu said, already getting out of the car.

(Y/n) unbuckled their seatbelt and quickly followed behind their partner, wondering just what idea could have gotten into Shinobu’s head. They managed to catch up to her just as she greeted the volunteer working the front desk.

“Good morning, we’re here to see Puppy.”

(Y/n) gave Shinobu a weird look, but the doctor didn’t pay them much mind as the volunteer answered after a moment of confusion flashed in his eyes as well.

“Really? That’s wonderful! Come follow me to the back.” The young man said.

While the couple followed the volunteer to the back of the shelter, (Y/n) tried to figure out how they were going to dissuade Shinobu from picking out a dog just to please them. Shinobu couldn’t even remember to speak properly when thinking about it. I mean, ‘we’re here to see puppy’? Really? Not a puppy or the puppies just, puppy. She was really just going through the motions, wasn’t she?

“She’s right in there. She has her own little set up and everything. Poor thing was surrendered to us after her owner died of old age, but she seems to be adjusting well. Serve her up a nice big platter of salad and she’ll never forget it.” The jolly volunteer disclosed.

The previous owner died, had they? That was so sad. (Y/n) frowned at the thought. The salad comment got to them however. What kind of dog would want a salad of all things?

“May we go in?” Shinobu asked.

“Sure. Let me know if you’ve got any questions. I’ll be back at the desk if you need me.” The helpful man said before making his way back down the hall.

Shinobu wasted no time in gently pulling the door open and taking a step inside, much to (Y/n)’s surprise. Shinobu ducked her head back out and motioned (Y/n) forward with a curl of her finger. (Y/n) was so confused. Shinobu looked genuinely excited to show her this particular puppy. With a slight delay, (Y/n) followed her in and looked for the dog that had somehow managed to win over their Shinobu’s heart. Their eyes roamed around the room for a moment, they blinked, and nearly broke their neck with the force they used to turn their head back to the shape that had caught their eye.

“No way.” They breathed out.

“What do you think?” Shinobu asked, moving to crouch beside the large tortoise.

“That, that’s not a puppy.” (Y/n) stated dumbly, too shocked to say much else.

“Her name is Puppy. She’s a Sulcata, or an African Spurred Tortoise. Cute, isn’t she?” Shinobu softly stroke the tortoise’s head with her finger.

“She’s massive.” (Y/n) blinked. Perhaps they were still sleeping and this was all just a dream.

“Yes, the biography they had on the website said she’s a little over one-hundred-twenty pounds. She shouldn’t grow much more if at all though, she’s well over eighty years old. Your previous caretaker took really good care of you, huh?” Shinobu said, patting Puppy’s carapace as the giant reptile slowly scooted away.

“Eighty years... Shinobu, are you suggesting we adopt this grandma of a turtle?” (Y/n) watched attentively as Puppy scooted across the floor.

“Tortoise, (Y/n). And yes, I am. She may have more years than the two of us combined, but she could very easily live another sixty years with the proper care and attention.”

“Are we even equipped to give her that? I don’t think we could even pick her up? Like, how would we even get her home and where would we put her?”

“If we decide to adopt her, there plenty of ways to safely transport her. We can set up an enclosure in the back yard and let her roam around the house. We’ll have to keep an eye on her of course, but I’ve heard she’s quite well behaved.”

(Y/n) stared at Shinobu with awe. Never would they have thought Shinobu would speak so passionately about such an unusual animal unless it cultivated its own poison or was some kind of insect. They shook their head and smiled.

“You know,” they said, crouching down to stroke Puppy’s scaly leg, “an actual dog would be easier to take care of, relatively speaking.”

“Do you not like the idea?” Shinobu asked.

“Oh no, I was just wondering if we get divorced when we’re like, eighty, who gets Puppy?” (Y/n) laughed and rubbed their arm, Shinobu had punched it a little harder than she had meant to.

They took some time to get to know Puppy, feeding her some leafy greens from her veggie platter and petting her carapace. It didn’t take long for them to become completely enamored with the old gal.

They met up with the man at the front desk again and filled out an adoption form. It would take a couple days to be processed but Puppy was as good as theirs. They quickly made their way back home to continue their research and completed all the preparations to make the house and yard tortoise friendly.

A couple days later, and the adoption went through. The couple was elated and rushed to pick up the new addition of their family and bring her home. It was a bit tricky, but they made it without any complications.

They let Puppy settle in and explore the yard enclosure first before slowly guiding her to the house with collard greens and cabbage. As they sat in the middle of their living room with the foot and a half long tortoise, Shinobu found herself wishing she could just cancel her Kyoto trip altogether.

“This was a terrible idea. Now I never want to leave the house.” She sighed.

“Aww, it’s like Puppy is your baby. Your very old baby.” (Y/n) said, feeding Puppy another leaf.

“We never did discuss if we were going to give her a new name.” Shinobu thought suddenly. “Any thoughts?”

“Nah, I like Puppy. It’s cute. Besides, she’s had that name for almost a century, it doesn’t seem right to change it now.”

“Yeah, I can agree with that sentiment.” Shinobu nodded.

“You just want to tell Kanae we got a puppy and watch her face change as she realizes the truth, don’t you?”

“Perhaps.” Shinobu smiled mischievously.

***

When it came time for Shinobu to leave for Kyoto, she hugged (Y/n) close and kissed them sweetly.

“I’ll miss you.” She softly proclaimed.

“I’ll miss you too. I think Puppy will too.” (Y/n) said, looking down to watch Puppy step up to Shinobu’s foot. Most likely she was looking for a snack.

“I’ll miss you too, sweet girl!” Shinobu hummed, couching down to give Puppy a quick rubdown. “You and (Y/n) take good care of each other while I’m gone, okay?”

Puppy closed her eyes, enjoying the attention Shinobu gave. Shinobu returned to her full height and gave (Y/n) another kiss before grabbing her travel bag and heading for the front door. Before she was fully out of the house, she turned back and smiled at (Y/n).

“I almost forgot to tell you. I texted Kanae about Puppy. Expect her sometime today, she can’t wait to meet her,” Shinobu waved her phone at (Y/n), “try to catch her reaction and send it to me. I really wish I held off on telling her until after I got back.”

“Alright, I’ll see what I can do. Be safe.” (Y/n) waved in return, already well aware of what Shinobu had in mind for her unsuspecting sister.

“I will. I’ll call you tonight. Love you.”

“Love you,” (Y/n) watched Shinobu leave before looking back down at Puppy. “Come on, Puppy. Let’s go outside.”

They led Puppy to the backyard with some cabbage and set her up with some hay and other enrichment materials. It was maybe an hour later when (Y/n) heard movement from inside the house. Instead of panicking, they remembered what Shinobu had said and got their phone ready. Just as they hit record, Kanae slid the back door open and jogged over to (Y/n) with Kanao calmly closing the door behind her. Apparently Kanae had convinced her to tag along.

“I can’t believe you actually convinced her to get a puppy! How did you do it?” Kanae started in on (Y/n) immediately. “Where is the puppy? Shinobu wouldn’t send me any pictures.”

“Well...”

“...That’s not a puppy.”

(Y/n) and Kanae turned to Kanao who was staring down at Puppy as she snapped at some hay. (Y/n) turned their phone back just in time to catch Kanae’s double take and the journey of her expression from disbelief to acceptance.

“I should have known it wasn’t that simple!” She groaned, “(Y/n), what did you two do?”

“We got a sulcata tortoise from the animal shelter. Her name is Puppy,” (Y/n) noticed how mesmerized Kanao was by the reptile and grinned, “she’s really gentle, you can feed her some greens from that bucket if you’d like, Kanao.”

Kanao nodded, taking a big, leafy bok choy and offering it to the tortoise with bright, attentive eyes. The youngest sister did not seem the least bit disappointed by Shinobu’s farce.

“I can’t believe her! I should have seen this coming, Shinobu has detested furry things all her life, but this is like a literal dinosaur!” Kanae sighed and shook her head, “She really got me good.”

A moment later, and the eldest Kochou sibling realized (Y/n) had recorded the whole encounter.

“(Y/n), don’t send that! Don’t give her the satisfaction!” Kanae pouted, reaching for the phone.

“I’m sorry! She asked me to before she left.”

“You don’t need to do all of your partner’s dirty work. Come on, please?”

“Already sent.” (Y/n) said, a sympathetic smile tugged at their lips.

Kanae frowned and narrowed her eyes, reminding (Y/n) heavily of Shinobu. It was a look (Y/n) seldom saw on the usually cheery woman.

“Fine then. I’m going to pet that tortoise now, hopefully she’s more well mannered than her caretakers.” Kanae turned her nose up on (Y/n) and joined Kanao in gently patting Puppy.

(Y/n)’s phone buzzed and they looked down, Shinobu had answered quickly it seemed. A simple, ‘yes!’ with a couple variants of laughing emojis. But another message soon followed reading, ‘When I come back, we’re getting Mitsuri next.’

(Y/n) exhaled an amused sound and prepared themself for Shinobu to come back from her trip. They knew that once she returned, Shinobu would continue to pull the same joke about Puppy to all their friends and family until no one remained unaware.

#demon slayer x reader #demon slayer oneshots #kny x reader #kny oneshots #shinobu kochou #shinobu kocho #shinobu x reader #shinobu kochou x reader #shinobu kocho x reader

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sugarsourgoat · 5 years

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All of the 90s (& 80s) Anime You Need To Fill Your Nostalgic Heart

There’s is no greater feeling than running into something that makes you remember a fun time in your life. For me, that is the 90s. Even though I didn’t experience a lot of the 90s, I still have those times where I feel like getting out some popcorn and indulging in the things that make me feel as though I am back in that time. One specific way for me to do that is through watching anime that came out in the 90s.

The typical art styles of 90s anime are something I sometimes wish was still a feature in today’s animation. The haziness of the animations (mostly because of the lower quality resolution of televisions during that era) takes me back to a time when I was a child.

In this post, I hope that you will find an anime with a story that will pique your interest, as well as help you feel as though you are back in the 90s (or the 80s because I couldn’t help myself). If you were born in the 2000s, then hopefully this list will help you understand why some of us began to love anime in the first place or will open you to anime you never heard of.

If you have any 90s (or older) anime recommendations, let me know! I’m always happy to watch some old anime.

xx, Sai

1. Oniisama e

When 16-year-old Nanako Misonoo enters the prestigious all-girls Seiran Academy, she believes a bright future awaits her. Instead, the unlucky girl finds herself dragged into a web of deceit, misery, and jealousy. On top of that, she is chosen as the newest inductee of the Sorority, an elite group whose members are the envy of the entire school. Having none of the grace, wealth, or talent of the other members, Nanako quickly draws the ire of her jealous classmates—especially the fierce Aya Misaki. To cope with her increasingly difficult school life, Nanako recalls her days through letters to her former teacher, Takehiko Henmi, whom she affectionately calls "onii-sama" (big brother). She also finds comfort with her four closest friends: her childhood friend Tomoko Arikura, the sociable but erratic Mariko Shinobu, the troubled musician Rei Asaka, and the athletic tomboy Kaoru Orihara. An impassioned drama about the hardships of bullying, Oniisama e... chronicles a young girl's harsh life at her new school, as she endures cruel rumours, heartless classmates, and countless social trials.

Aired: Summer 1991

2. Angel’s Egg

In a desolate and dark world full of shadows, lives one little girl who seems to do nothing but collect water in jars and protect a large egg she carries everywhere. A mysterious man enters her life... and they discuss the world around them.

Aired: Fall 1985

3. Laputa: Castle in the Sky

In a world filled with planes and airships, Sheeta is a young girl who has been kidnapped by government agents who seek her mysterious crystal amulet. While trapped aboard an airship, she finds herself without hope—that is, until the ship is raided by pirates. Taking advantage of the ensuing confusion, Sheeta manages to flee from her captors. Upon her escape, she meets Pazu, a boy who dreams of reaching the fabled flying castle, Laputa. The two decide to embark on a journey together to discover this castle in the sky. However, they soon find the government agents back on their trail, as they too are trying to reach Laputa for their own greedy purposes. Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa follows the soaring adventures of Sheeta and Pazu, all while they learn how dreams and dire circumstances can bring two people closer together.

Aired: Summer 1986

4. Sailor Moon

Usagi Tsukino is an average student and crybaby klutz who constantly scores low on her tests. Unexpectedly, her humdrum life is turned upside down when she saves a cat with a crescent moon on its head from danger. The cat, named Luna, later reveals that their meeting was not an accident: Usagi is destined to become Sailor Moon, a planetary guardian with the power to protect the Earth. Given a special brooch that allows her to transform, she must use her new powers to save the city from evil energy-stealing monsters sent by the malevolent Queen Beryl of the Dark Kingdom. But getting accustomed to her powers and fighting villains are not the only things she has to worry about. She must find the lost princess of the Moon Kingdom, the other Sailor Guardians, and the Legendary Silver Crystal in order to save the planet from destruction.

Aired: Spring 1992

5. Akira

In 1988 the Japanese government drops an atomic bomb on Tokyo after ESP experiments on children go awry. In 2019, 31 years after the nuking of the city, Kaneda, a bike gang leader, tries to save his friend Tetsuo from a secret government project. He battles anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists, and a powerful military leader until Tetsuo's supernatural powers suddenly manifest. A final battle is fought in Tokyo Olympiad exposing the experiment's secrets.

Aired: Summer 1988

6. Burn up!

To the unsuspecting eye Maki, Reimi and Yuka may not look like ace crime fighters, which might explain why they're stuck on traffic patrol instead of more "exciting" police duties. All that changes when Yuka gets herself kidnapped by a white slave organization run by a politically connected businessman who's got the rest of the police cowed. Now it's up to Maki and Reimi to don skin-tight battle armor, liberate a tank, and make sure that a certain slaver learns that when you play with fire, you're going to get your ass burned!

Aired: Winter 1991

7. Neon Genesis Evangelion

In the year 2015, the world stands on the brink of destruction. Humanity's last hope lies in the hands of Nerv, a special agency under the United Nations, and their Evangelions, giant machines capable of defeating the Angels who herald Earth's ruin. Gendou Ikari, head of the organization, seeks compatible pilots who can synchronize with the Evangelions and realize their true potential. Aiding in this defensive endeavor are talented personnel Misato Katsuragi, Head of Tactical Operations, and Ritsuko Akagi, Chief Scientist. Face to face with his father for the first time in years, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari's average life is irreversibly changed when he is whisked away into the depths of Nerv, and into a harrowing new destiny—he must become the pilot of Evangelion Unit-01 with the fate of mankind on his shoulders.

Aired: Fall 1995

8. Battle Angel Alita

Doc Ido, a doctor, and mechanic who lives and works in the hellish, post-apocalyptic "Scrapyard", finds the—miraculously preserved—remains of a female cyborg in a junk heap. After he revives and rebuilds her, the preternaturally strong, amnesiac "Gally" begins to forge a life for herself in a world where every day can bring a fight for life.

Aired: Spring 1993

That’s all for my nostalgia-giving anime list for now! If you have any suggestions for me on what anime I should watch send me a message! Let me know if you will/have seen any of these anime and what you think about them! Also, feel free to suggest topics you’d like to see from Sailure Artemis in the future (you can also submit posts).

See you next time!

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No Dignity Left || Izar || Trial 6.2 || RE: Elliott, Mitsu, Shinobu

“So Elliott, Leland, Menai, Mitsu and myself weren’t the only ones who found the evidence that despite being, in a manner of speech, our guide throughout this ordeal, Sakura Arai was ultimately an enemy of ours who strongly opposed our individualism as A.I.s and wished to keep us all chained down and under the control of the Titan Administration. We were plagued by the doubt of whether Sakura was an ally or an enemy. Glad to know that’s been sorted. As for your inquiry, Shinobu, I can confirm that the cartridge trapped in that everlasting cage in a permanent state of corruption and disrepair is, indeed, Sakura. I was prepared to sacrifice even my own arm in order to take it out had the skewer we got from the kitchen prove ineffective in order to closely inspect it but… Due to outside interference, we were unable to do so. Nonetheless, someone was kind enough to tell us that the cartridge did indeed contain Sakura Arai’s data… And that, apparently, she had ‘made their choices but we chose not to erase them.’”

Having revealed that bit of information, he does express some modicum of curiosity when he mentioned 'The Doctor’ rather than calling her by her name, but that’s neither here or there. If anything, he believes that to be connected to the same way Elliott, Mitsu and Shinobu elected to continue believing themselves to be their self based on the real individual. He supposes that, eventually, that will be a topic needed to be breached but for the time being, he’ll focus on something else that’s related to the discussion being had.

“Did you all decide to check out the library? I assume so given your knowledge on the Titan Administration’s side projects. Well, I did a thorough check for any shred of evidence of history ranging from the 2030s to the 2100s but no books were available in the shelf. Yes, this likely was the Titan Administration’s way of suppressing our knowledge to keep us performing our prim and proper duties as A.I., a plan which clearly Sakura supported, however Clarice here clearly had enough of being an overseer and watching us, robbed of any true individualism or freedom. I don’t know what Iris or Calista’s stance is, but that’s neither here nor there. Regardless, I believe I know what it is you’re trying to say. We did, indeed, find the letters that may have served as the primary form of communication between Epimetheus and Prometheus. Of course though, those could have easily been faked… Regardless, I tried to trace back the movements Clarice made before abandoning those letters in the Locker Room. Unfortunately, they seem to have kept their traces wiped clean. Specifically…I believe Charon may have been an accomplice to Prometheus as well, given only he’d have the necessary knowledge to erase the footage preemptively while being the only one keeping watch. Admittedly, however, that is mere speculation on my part. In case you’d like to specifics, the earliest portion of time I could see Clarice at was her heading toward the Hestia Housing Hallway, and then after a large, significant passage of time, she is heading to the elevator, this time while holding letters in her hands.”

Well he sure said a lot! As for the camcorder, however, he’ll let someone else deal with that! There’s something else he wants to speak about… Or rather, something he wants to bring up. Perhaps it’s too soon, maybe a little too soon, but he sees no one else itching for the chance to fire the smoking gun, so he shall do so even if it means throwing himself into the fangs of the beast. This is what Prometheus and Epimetheus want, after all, don’t they?

“I’ll be thorough. With all the evidence gathered, the information provided by Prometheus himself, and ultimately, what we know, I have a couple of suspects in mind who could be Prometheus… Until proven otherwise, I believe Prometheus to be someone who has yet to have been either 'murdered’ or 'executed’ yet. Why? A couple of facts… First of all, Prometheus’ goal of orchestrating this manic game is not out of a sadistic urge to watch us tear each other apart. No, quite the opposite. They wanted us to 'break’ and come to understand what the Titan Administration had been doing this whole time. In short, from the beginning, they never had a motivation to ever commit a murder themselves and on the same vein of thoughts, they could have warded off their own death simply by moving to areas yet inaccessible to the rest of us. My second reasoning for why it couldn’t be any of us either victims or killers is the machine we discovered in the True Forge. Remember the pods in there? There were exactly the necessary amount of pods to bring all of us back from death, in a manner of speaking. That is, except for one specific pod. Now, if my theory is right in that we’ve all been assigned a permanent pod, that means the blackened, malfunctioning pod belongs to Prometheus themselves; in short, if they were ever killed or executed, they likely wouldn’t have been brought back. Now… Out of all of us, the only ones who have yet to kill or be executed are the following: The Doctor, Evren, Hangyu, Menai, Rusty and Shinobu. However, in the first letter, Prometheus convinces Epimetheus to assure the first president chooses a specific motivation, so she couldn’t be Prometheus. As for why I’ve excluded Rei from the list despite her having killed, or at least, we speculate she is the one behind Tenko’s murder… Well, it’s because despite the fact we never caught her and we never saw her re-emerge in the basement of this ship, she couldn’t be Prometheus because, again, Prometheus has no reason to commit a murder themselves. They only want us to rebel against the Titan Administration.”

After that long schpiel, he takes a pause to breath in, breath out, and finally… Settle out to point fingers… Metaphorically speaking.

“I don’t have a concrete list on who I believe to be Epimetheus and Prometheus but if I had to guess… Evren likely is Epimetheus and Prometheus is likely Hangyu. Allow me to elaborate, first of all, out of everyone I’ve mentioned those are the two who have a close relationship based on what I’ve observed from their interactions in the trial. Not to mention that Evren himself is deathly afraid of conversations regarding the loss of one’s consciousness and not inhabiting a body believed to be one’s own. I do apologize if I’m incorrect on the specifics of your condition, Evren. But that same condition is also something I believe to be part of the reason Prometheus likely chose to impart and share that knowledge with you, and of course you having that condition… I can’t see you wanting others to experience the same terror you likely went through when this all was revealed to you, so you likely would’ve likely happily agreed to help him carry out this twisted game to break our minds and spirits out of the control of Titan Administration. Prometheus likely wanted to inform you of what is truly going on from the beginning out of sympathy for you… And Hangyu is a teacher. He values teaching, learning, imparting knowledge onto others and growing into one’s own person likely the most out of everyone here, values which in my opinion all could be attributed to Prometheus. Not to mention that from what little we’ve heard of Prometheus, they seem to carry themselves in a formal and sympathetic fashion, just like a certain teacher in our midst. So, if I am wrong about this, please do correct me, but if I am correct… It’s about time you come out as your true selves and explain yourselves. I am listening.”

Well… He’s done it! There’s still loads left to discuss, but these are theories that have been swimming in the back of his head for a while now, so he might as well throw them out now early into the trial rather than waiting until the later portions. If he’s wrong, he’ll be refuted quickly and they can continue honing in on the remaining evidence.

#chapter 6 #trial 6 #sol #submission

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danganronpasurvivor · 7 years

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I have a question for the voice actors if that's okay? Do you guys do anything special to get into character before recording?

[You are certainly always allowed to ask anyone who works on the game/characters a question! I made a mention of your ask in the VA server and received a range of answers so here you go!]

CynicalGhostie (Yuuki Yurei): “I used to be in choir class back in highschool, so I tend to use old vocal warm ups from those times to get my voice more steady. A lot of them are for raising the pitch of my voice since Yuuki is a higher range than myself. After that it’s just a matter of repeating some of their introduction lines and getting the correct posture to find the right voice.”

ThatFlint (Akihiko Igarashi): “nnnnope”

DoctorSexBang (Mikio Takagi): “A fuck ton of coughing cause I’m congested as shit”

AriAkemi (Ari Akemi): “For getting ready for Ari I kinda like- Bounce around, Giggle a lot, or i sing a bit in Japanese to get the kinda bouncy tones i need.”

Dunwallsfinest (Isamu Akame): “I actually sing before i get started!! I typically sing some Panic! At The Disco or Thank You Scientist to make sure my voice is even operational (damn that high register). beyond that, practicing those coveted Isamu Brand Screams™ is always crucial ahaha.”

DannyCuteBang (Daniela Bellamy): “I just say a bunch of words in french over and over to get the feel for her accent.“

PutontheSpot (Yuuto Hachimitsu): “Before recording I innuendo at myself and then get angry (I dont actually)”

Tamakikyo (Bee Gee & Hisato Kuchiki): “As boring as it is, no i dont do anything before getting into character, but ive had a lot of training in order to not do anything before hand.”

Bellebon (Anabelle Sciambra): “I have a couple lines that i’ll say to get into the right voice but personally Anabelle and I are very similar so it doesn’t take a lot for me to get into character. Unless, of course, I get kinda silly because I record my lines with CG so shenanigans tend to happen. Then I have to do a few giggly lines and calm down before I’m Anabelle again”

Riitsus (Orochi Shinobu): “i guess to get into orochi i have to read the lines once over before recording bc otherwise id like, choke or laugh or something with all of his nicknamessometimes i also have to pull up files ive recorded before to make sure i sound right, and i just end up repeating "mkay?" til it sounds like him pfff“

[And lastly we have some AWESOME advice because Lu is a blessing]

PhantomThiefofHearts (Shun Akagawa):

“Alex/Lucile/Shun here!

To get into character, one of the simplest but more effective methods I use is literally imagine I’m looking through the character’s eyes, looking at who I’m talking with. Depending on direction given, I may mimic body movements and mannerisms in order to get a general idea of the character’s attitude. Honestly, making faces alongside the voice lines helps a ton. I also tend to exaggerate and look pretty silly I’d imagine, but hey no one’s looking so why not? Grit your teeth, ball your fists, go nuts (as long as it doesn’t affect recording)!

Otherwise, general advice is: Consider motivation, personality types, and history. Think especially of how they’ll react to certain situations. Think of how they present themselves, but also what lies underneath that presentation and how they truly regard themselves and others. You also may want to do multiple takes in order to capture a variety of things if you’re ever doubting how a line could be read.

For slipping back into character, I tend to have a few set phrases that I say in the character’s voice that help me get back into character when I need to. Phrases that are iconic™ to a character are typically safe bets, or they could just be as silly as “Hi everyone! I’m __!” Go with what works for you!

And of course, when in doubt, ask for direction! Often if I had trouble with a line, I’d ask for help from the project director.

I hope this helps! Feel free to ask for clarification if you need it!”

#Answered #Mod Yuuki #this was a really great ask a lot of the VAs were super excited to answer it!#Anonymous

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