#LuvTheBoys

In past years I posted excerpts from the Declaration of Independence on July 4. But I’m not feeling it this year.

I am old enough to remember the Bicentennial observations in 1976. There were celebrations and commemorative events around the country, not just in Washington. Most notable was the flotilla of tall ships sailing into New York’s harbor. There were historical programs, “Bicentennial minutes” on TV, and decorations on local public buildings and fixtures, right down to red-white-and-blue fire hydrants. At noon on July 4 we went out on the streets and rang bells.

The mood of the country is different now. There are fewer events for America’s 250th birthday and the crowds are smaller.

That’s not to say things were better in the United States 50 years ago. The divisions of the Vietnam War years had not healed. There were plenty of people who thought that some Americans should be second-class citizens based on the color of their skin or their gender. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual people could rarely live their lives publicly. Transsexuals (the term used at the time) were even more oppressed.

But in some important ways things are worse today. There are many who maintain that some Americans shouldn’t be Americans at all, based on where their ancestors came from, how they speak, or how they worship. The gains that racial minorities, women, and LGBT people have made since 1976 are uncertain and under threat. And there are still those who think their wealth buys them more privileges than everyone else.

When I quote from the Declaration, I have to omit the slur against the so-called savage Indians, which decries their cruelty in warfare, when in fact everyone is cruel in war. And I have to talk around the fact that many of the men who signed it were slaveholders and the rest condoned slavery. When they said that all men are created equal, they really meant free white men, primarily landowners. But they used broad, general terms for their stirring rhetoric. Later generations found inspiration in what they wrote that went beyond what they really thought at the time.

So this year I am quoting from a later and much shorter document, the Pledge of Allegiance. Its last line, “with liberty and justice for all,” has never been a true description of what we actually have in America. But it is a plainly stated, unqualified goal that we should strive for.

You can find it at the links below!

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Yashiro is having some complicated feelings this chapter.

Thank you to everyone who sent congratulations and said nice things! ^^ I'm extremely short on time these days so I can't respond (having a baby is hard, it turns out!) but they always bring a smile to my face <3

As I just mentioned, I don't have much time unfortunately so I can't write much about my thoughts on this chapter, but for me the most interesting part was Yashiro's conversation with Amou. I also love how Kamiya just wants to help but also can't bring himself to stop being an asshole about it lol

Sensei's name isn't in the list of contributors for the next issue so I think it's safe to say this chapter closes volume 10 which means we'll now be on hiatus for a while. I think chapters will likely start up again around spring of next year? Hopefully? But in the meantime we can look forward to the official release of volume 10 as well as the drama cd ^^.

⚠️spoiler for chapter 66⚠️

I've read a couple of times now that some people are irritated with Kamiya for calling Yashiro "disgusting" but let's recap what Kamiya knows about Yashiro and Doumeki's relationship:

Doumeki became Yashiro's underling

they had sex at least once

Yashiro threw Doumeki out

they meet again and Doumeki is shaken up

when Kamiya is supposed to guard Yashiro, Yashiro pushes him aside and drags Doumeki with him

he knows that something must be going on between the two of them

Doumeki shields Yashiro in a shooting and gets hit by a bullet

Yashiro takes him to his "own" doctor (Kage)

when Doumeki collapses with a fever, Yashiro comes by to check on him

Doumeki gets into some serious trouble for protecting Yashiro

As far as I remember Kamiya is aware of Yashiro's reputation as a guy who sleeps around, but I could be wrong about that, either way, based on everything Kamiya has seen and heard, I wouldn't be surprised if he thought that Yashiro is a selfish guy who uses Doumeki. When Doumeki gets shot he realizes that Yashiro in fact cares about Doumeki at least to some extent (enough to make sure that he gets proper medical care) and after Tsunakawa's "conversation" with Doumeki, he knows how deeply Doumeki cares about Yashiro.

I presume he went looking for Yashiro thinking that Yashiro would want to know about Tsunakawa's punishment for Doumeki, based on how Yashiro acted after Doumeki got shot. So when goes looking for him and Yashiro completely ignors him, he gets upset thinking that Yashiro doesn't care and is just gonna abandon Doumeki, despite the fact that Doumeki protected him.

sharing some of my corny headcanons about my favourite doomed old yakuza men to distract myself from whatever is happening in the manga. no angst! :)

CONTAINS : romance, fluff, sexual themes & bdsm elements

…. it’s my first time doing this + english is not my first language so i’m a little nervous hehe! i hope those are not too ooc and you enjoy ♡ also i have more headcanons to share.. so let me know what you think!

SFW / fluff / domestic life

𓏲ּ𝄢 at first, yashiro struggled hard with living together. he felt trapped and vulnerable, often becoming distant or picking fights over small things just to test doumeki. he wasn’t used to someone seeing him every day in the good, the bad, and the ugly. but slowly, he started to relax. he went from sleeping on the edge of the bed to curling up against doumeki’s chest every night. he’s still getting used to it, but now he secretly likes the quiet comfort of coming home to doumeki, even if he still calls him “annoying” every single day.

𓏲ּ𝄢 doumeki notices yashiro’s moods before yashiro does. he can tell when he’s getting tired, irritated, overwhelmed, or restless just from the way he moves around the apartment. he knows when yashiro is pretending to be okay and doesn’t push it, he usually lets him keep the act up but he’ll quietly stay closer than usual.

𓏲ּ𝄢 even in safe, everyday situations, doumeki’s protective behaviour is still there. he always walks on the side closer to the road, keeps yashiro slightly behind him when they enter new places, and unconsciously positions himself between yashiro and strangers. yashiro teases him for being “overly cautious,” but he secretly feels safe and warm because of it.

𓏲ּ𝄢 when kageyama and kuga finally found out yashiro and doumeki were officially together, kageyama was shocked and a little worried. he kept asking yashiro “are you really okay with this?” because he knew about yashiro's self destructive behaviour and his tendency to push people away. kuga, on the other hand, was really excited and loud about it. he laughed and said “finally! took you long enough!” while teasing yashiro endlessly.

𓏲ּ𝄢 doumeki likes routine more than he admits. not because he’s rigid, but because routine means knowing yashiro is home, safe, and exactly where he’s supposed to be.

𓏲ּ𝄢 when they’re getting ready to go out, yashiro reaches up and adjusts doumeki’s collar and tie for him, while the two of them stare into each other’s eyes in silence. doumeki always looks down at him with that soft, intense gaze that makes yashiro a little nervous.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro occasionally uses social media and doesn’t post much. mostly he scrolls to see what other people are doing and judges them. he loves sitting in doumeki’s lap and showing him posts, gossiping and making sharp, funny comments. doumeki doesn’t talk much, but he smiles softly or lets out a low chuckle at yashiro’s roasts. doumeki is terrible with social media. he barely knows how to use it and only learned the basics because yashiro forced him to. in the end, doumeki barely uses it. his phone is mainly for reading, messaging, and taking photos.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro likes putting his cold hands on doumeki just to annoy him. especially in winter. he’ll sneak up behind him and slide his freezing fingers under his shirt and press them to his lower back. doumeki never reacts much beyond a look, which only encourages yashiro to keep doing it. half the time he’s not even trying to annoy him anymore, he just knows doumeki is warm and automatically reaches for him.

𓏲ּ𝄢 during the summer, yashiro is always dramatic about cuddling. he whines and pushes doumeki away, complaining that doumeki's too warm. but the moment winter arrives, he becomes clingy. he presses himself against doumeki’s body, burying his cold hands under his shirt and clinging to him like a heater. doumeki just lets him and doesn’t complain, obviously. he just smiles softly and wraps his arms around him tighter.

𓏲ּ𝄢 they take baths together often. doumeki always sits behind yashiro, pulling him back against his chest. he loves gently washing yashiro’s hair with slow, careful fingers and pressing soft kisses along the back of his neck and shoulders. they spend long, peaceful moments like this, yashiro relaxing against him while they talk quietly about anything and nothing. but peace never lasts long…yashiro eventually gets playful, letting his hands roam over doumeki’s thighs and chest with teasing touches. what starts as a relaxing bath almost always turns into slow, steamy bath sex, with water spilling over the edge and yashiro moaning against doumeki’s neck.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro loves to start playfights just to get a reaction out of doumeki and get manhandled. he’s always teasing him just too see how far he can go before doumeki finally snaps. doumeki just endures it, gives him a flat warning look, and tries to ignore it… until yashiro pushes it one step too far. and that’s exactly what yashiro wants.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro gets bored extremely easily, especially at home. he’ll wander around the apartment, flip through channels without watching anything, or dramatically complain that he’s dying of boredom. doumeki has quietly taken over most of the household chores without making a big deal out of it. he handles laundry, cleaning, grocery runs, and tidying up. he actually finds a strange sense of peace in doing these ordinary tasks for yashiro.

𓏲ּ𝄢 doumeki loves dark crime thrillers movies and classic noir. he watches them with full concentration, no talking. yashiro watches the movie with him with his head on his shoulder or laying down with his head on his lap (or on his chest if they’re laying down) while doumeki plays with his hair. yashiro comments on everything, and his constant commentary slowly makes doumeki irritated. doumeki usually responds with soft sighs, clenched jaw, or a low “…yashiro, please.”

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro is picky with food and complains about almost everything. he can make simple things, but he’s too lazy to actually cook. doumeki is the one who handles most of the cooking. he’s not a great chef, but he makes solid, simple meals every day. doumeki also eats the most by far. yashiro will pick at his food while doumeki quietly finishes both their portions without complaint.

𓏲ּ𝄢 both of them love going to the beach. it’s one of the few places where they can breathe a little easier. yashiro has very pale skin and burns easily, so doumeki is extremely strict about reapplying sunscreen on him every two hours. still, yashiro always ends up with a light sunburn and a scattering of freckles across his cheeks, nose, and shoulders. doumeki finds them unfairly attractive and can’t stop staring or gently kissing them. doumeki tans beautifully into a warm golden tone that makes his muscles stand out even more. yashiro pretends to be annoyed by how effortlessly good he looks.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro loves to playfully grab and spank doumeki’s ass whenever he walks past, especially when he’s cooking or cleaning. he does it just to piss him off, smirking. “nice ass,” he says teasingly. doumeki usually freezes for a second, then gives him a warning look. if yashiro does it too many times, doumeki eventually retaliates by picking him up and throwing him over his shoulder.

𓏲ּ𝄢 doumeki loves picking yashiro up. whether it’s because he’s being bratty or just because he wants to, doumeki will suddenly lift him by the waist or throw him over his shoulder. yashiro always protests loudly but his arms always end up around doumeki’s neck and his cheeks turn pink. he secretly loves how easily doumeki can carry him.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro is obsessed with doumeki’s body in the most shameless way. he loves gripping those thick biceps when doumeki holds him, and running his hands across the wide, muscular expanse of his back. he goes weak for the deep V line disappearing into his pants, and especially those big, rough hands that can pin him down so easily. he also secretly adores doumeki’s broad chest and strong thighs.

𓏲ּ𝄢 doumeki is obsessed with kissing every part of yashiro when they cuddle. he kisses his forehead, eyelids, the tip of his nose, his wrists, and especially the scars on his body.

𓏲ּ𝄢 doumeki loves yashiro's hands. he loves how slender and elegant they look compared to his, which are bigger and rougher. he has a habit of kissing yashiro’s knuckles, fingertips, and the inside of his wrists.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro has a habit of giving doumeki little playful bites when they’re cuddling. he’ll nibble on his neck, shoulder, or jaw while curled up against him, pretending it’s to annoy him. doumeki never stops him, he loves it. he just tightens his arms around yashiro and smiles softly, even when yashiro bites a little harder.

𓏲ּ𝄢 we know that doumeki is obsessed with yashiro’s hair. when yashiro falls asleep on him, doumeki gently runs his fingers through it for hours, stroking and playing with the strands. but what he loves even more is when yashiro returns the favor. yashiro will slide his fingers into doumeki’s hair, gently scratching his scalp and the back of his neck with his nails. doumeki melts instantly. eyes closing, body relaxing, letting out a deep, satisfied breath. yashiro teases him, “you’re like a big dog”, but he smiles every time he sees doumeki become putty in his hands.

𓏲ּ𝄢 doumeki is always doing small caring things for yashiro. and when they come home exhausted, yashiro usually collapses face first on the bed, too tired to move. doumeki quietly takes off his shoes, jacket, and shirt for him, handling him gently like he’s something precious. yashiro pretends to be asleep the whole time, but his lips always curve into a tiny smile.

𓏲ּ𝄢 when they’re cuddling or lying in bed, doumeki loves when yashiro gently scratches his back with his nails. the moment yashiro stops, he’ll shift his shoulders or make a small sounds to get his attention. if that doesn’t work, he’ll silently grab yashiro’s hand and place it back on his back, silently demanding more. yashiro always teases him, but he smiles and continues anyway.

𓏲ּ𝄢 doumeki is obsessed with yashiro’s legs. he loves lying between them on the couch or bed, resting his head on yashiro’s stomach while his arms wrap around his thighs. he’ll gently stroke and squeeze them, sometimes pressing soft kisses on the inside of his thigh. yashiro always teases and calls him a pervert, but he ends up running his fingers through doumeki’s hair and letting him stay there as long as he wants. it’s one of doumeki’s favorite peaceful positions.

NSFW !

𓏲ּ𝄢 these two freaks fuck like rabbits. almost every day, sometimes multiple times. kitchen, balcony, shower, living room couch, nowhere is safe. they never use condoms and never stop at one round. doumeki always goes for at least two, often three. he loves filling yashiro up and keeping him full.

𓏲ּ𝄢 some nights they don’t do rough at all. just slow, deep, affectionate sex. doumeki covers yashiro with his whole body, foreheads pressed together, lots of eye contact and kissing. he holds his hands the entire time and tells him over and over how much he loves him. yashiro gets the most shy and vulnerable during these moments.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro craves roughness. He straight up begs for it. he wants doumeki to pull his hair hard, spank him until his skin burns, pin his wrists down, and wrap a hand around his throat just tight enough to make him dizzy. he wants to feel it. doumeki gives him exactly what he asks for, but always with strict control. every brutal slap is followed by a soft kiss on the reddened skin. every time he yanks yashiro’s hair, he gently strokes it afterward. the choking is never dangerous, just enough pressure to make yashiro’s eyes roll back while doumeki kisses him like he’s something precious. deep down, doumeki is terrified of enjoying it. he’s haunted by the fear of becoming like his father. but yashiro knows this and reassures him, breathless and desperate: “i want this… i want you like this. don’t hold back.” so doumeki lets himself go.

𓏲ּ𝄢 doumeki has a massive praise kink, both giving and receiving. he whispers things like “you’re so good for me”, “you take me so well”, “you’re perfect” while fucking yashiro senseless.nwhen yashiro praises him back (“good boy… you’re so deep”), doumeki loses control instantly.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro loves waking doumeki up with his mouth. he’ll crawl under the blankets, take doumeki’s cock between his lips and suck lazily until doumeki wakes up groaning, hand gently gripping yashiro’s hair. doumeki’s morning voice is even deeper, which only makes yashiro more eager.

𓏲ּ𝄢 yashiro deliberately provokes doumeki just to get picked up and manhandled. he’ll grind against him while he’s working or whisper dirty things until doumeki snaps. the second those big hands grab his waist and lift him, yashiro’s heart races. he pretends to complain but gets hard the moment he’s thrown onto the bed or pressed against the wall.

𓏲ּ𝄢 they do a lot of frotting, especially during lazy mornings or when they’re too impatient to fully undress. yashiro loves when doumeki wraps his big hand around both their cocks, stroking them together while kissing him messily. yashiro gets loud and bratty, grinding desperately until they both come all over his stomach.