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Get hyped peeps because Given by Kizu Natsuki is getting an anime adaptation which will air in July 2019!! 

It’s being produced by Noitamina, the folks that brought you masterpieces like Banana Fish, No.6, Nodame Cantabile and Zankyou no Terror (to name a few!).

Look how gorgeous this promotional art of Mafuyu is!!!

My son!!!  ٩(♡ε♡)۶

Watch the PV below!!

CAST:

Shougo Yano as Mafuyu Yuuma Uchida as Ritsuka Masatomo Nakazawa as Haruki Takuya Eguchi as Akihiko

So they’ve completely changed the cast from the drama CDs, but I’m still very excited for this because… Given is a great BL story?! Sorry to Dakaretai and Yari Bu fans, but the plot & emotions in Given are intense. If the studio and VA’s do it right, Given can be a gamechanger in the BL anime league. 

Since I had the fortune to finish Dangerous Fellows pretty quickly and have few friends who are playing with me, I decided to make this one. I also I’ve seen no walkthrough about this game, I really hope that there was one, and that everybody who did that decided to not get angry at me.

Also if you find any errors please be free to tell me so, I’m not 100% accurate as I want to be.

++ = your affection grows a lot.

+ = your affection grows a bit.

- = your affection doesn’t grow at all or really a little.

Episode 1

 Are you alright?

Yeah, thanks. (+)

No. (-)

How about you? Are you hurt? (++)

This is pointless!

Well, if you don’t feel like it. (-)

I just wanted us to get along. (++)

I just wanna know your name. (+)

Episode 2

 You seem to have something to say, right?

Uh, yeah. (++)

 …Not really. (-)

Umm… (+)

Once you are infected,

The symptoms arise within 24 hours. (Ethan, -)

The symptoms arise within an hour. (Ethan, ++)

The symptoms arise within 10 minutes. (Ethan, +)

Before I met you guys,

I found some weapons. (Ethan, -)

I found some medicine. (Ethan, +)

I found some food. (Ethan, ++)

Episode 3

 I pick up the fire extinguisher and…

Squeeze the trigger. (Ethan, -)

Pull the safety pin. (Ethan, ++)

Hold out the nozzle. (Ethan, +)

Look at you. You thought you could rescue us?

I know, right? (++)

I didn’t want people to get hurt. (+)

… (-)

Episode 4

 I contemplate for a bit. Should I keep going?

Oh well. Why not? (Ethan, +)

I’m not too sure… (Ethan, -)

Why should I? I’m going back! (Ethan, ++)

So, what’s your pick?

I’ll take the schoolyard. (Harry, ++)

I’ll take the rooftop. (Harry, +)

I’ll take the lab. (Harry, -)

Episode 5

You got some balls, woman. Aren’t you scared?

I’ll still be inside the building. Should be fine. (-)

Of course I’m scared. (+)

Well, if you could help me… (++)

Episode 6

 Oh I see! You wanted someone else to be your partner, huh?

Of course I did. (-)

I’m not saying anything. (+)

Haha, no way! C’mon! Let’s go. (++)

CRITICAL*

 Must find something I can get good use out of,

Let’s look carefully. (++)

Nothing will help much. (-)

I’m too scared. (-)

Does this mean…

…It’s gone? (-)

I wonder where it’s headed now. (-)

I just hope it’s not back to the front door. (++)

I turn the lock as slowly as I can so it doesn’t click.

Okay, it’s unlocked. But I’m still afraid to open it. (-)

There’s no time to contemplate! Just start running! (++)

I can’t… I’ll get caught. (-)

*only if you do the right chooses you will see the scene and complete the critical event.

Episode 7

Not really. I was just taking care of some things.

Must be a lot of work being a leader. (+)

Like what? I could’ve helped. (++)

You should’ve just got some rest. (-)

Should I say something?

Nah, who cares. (-)

You wanna switch it with me? (Eugene, 100 rubies)

That’s why so many people…

You must have been so disappointed. (++)

Paid their dues. (-)

It must have been difficult for you. (+)

Nightwatch

Here you can decide with who doing the Nightwatch, with the cost of one ticket. There are no multiple options, but you will get a photo with the guy. I don’t know if that counts in the story or not, I hope it counts.

 Episode 8

Ethan responds briefly and turns his head toward the windows.

(Does he not wanna talk to me?) (-)

(Look out the window together) (+)

Don’t worry. They’ll be back soon. (++)

You know, we gambled.

So, how did that turn off? (+)

What’d you do that for? (-)

Next time, I’ll be the one bringing lots of food. (++)

What are you thinking about?

Tell the truth. (100 rubies)

Dodge the question.

Episode 9

I know it was you!

What makes you think I did it? (Harry, ++)

Well, I have a problem with you, too. (Harry, -)

You got any proof that I did t? (Harry, +)

But you didn’t steal from Scarlett, did you?

I don’t even want her stuff. (+)

No way! (++)

What if I did? (-)

Are you… Okay?

Well, what can you do? (-)

What do you think? (+)

I’m not okay! I’m pissed! (++)

Episode 10

This is great.

Thank you for taking my side. (-)

Yeah, can’t get any better. (++)

Sorry… (+)

Episode 11

And as always, he looks at me silently.

You really don’t talk much. (-)

Although you rarely talk…(+)

You’re always so quiet, but…(++)

You are coming, right?

Yes, even if I’ll have to go alone. (-)

Yeah, I really wanna go. (++)

Of course I am. (+)

Episode 12

Wanna take a look for yourself?

Aww, so cute!

It’s not for looking. It’s for playing! (150 rubies)

CRITICAL*

I take a deep breath and lift my arms. I aim the lumb,

It’s hideously twisted leg. (-)

It’s half-skinned off head. (++)

It’s yucky, rotting arm. (-)

I take one step…

⚫ (++)

@ (i don’t know what that symbol is…) (-)

🔹 (-)

I take the second step.

🔹 (-)

◀ (-)

⚫ (++)

I can do this!

🖤 (-)

@ (again, i don’t know what that symbol is lol) (-)

⚫ (++)

*only if you do the right chooses you will see the scene and complete the critical event.

Episode 13

A hairpin?

This is Jay’s. (-)

This is Judy’s. (++)

This is Sue’s. (+)

So, [Name]. What you’re saying is…

She didn’t leave voluntarily. (-)

I don’t wanna be blamed anymore. (++)

There’s someone behind all this. (+)

You really have nothing to do with the whole Judy thing?

Trust me. (+)

Yes. (++)

Why would I do such a thing? (-)

Episode 14

Maybe we can all go down there and do a quick search ourselves.

That’s not like you, Harry. (++)

But it’s too dangerous. (+)

Got any plans? (-)

You got a minute?

Umm…I think we should really get back.

Sure, what’s up? (100 rubies)

(What did she ask me again?)

You asked where I’d been? (Ethan, ++)

You asked how old I was? (Ethan, -)

You asked how I managed to survive? (Ethan, +)

Episode 15

Oh no, I’m falling. I gotta…

Roll to the left! (Harry, 100 rubies)

Roll to the right! (Zion, 100 rubies)

Just fall down.

Watch out!

Go help him! (Harry, 100 rubies)

I don’t know what to do!

Episode 16

[Name], you also think so?

Yes. A hundred percent. (++)

Sorry, but I agree with them. (+)

I know it’s awful but I’m too scared. (-)

Why are you still here?

I don’t wanna be alone. (+)

I just like being here. (-)

To see you. (++)

Episode 17

But the banging continues outside.

(I nod.) (100 rubies)

(I look away.)

Why would you do something so stupid like that?

I, I was just… (-)

Cuz I needed to stop her. (++)

It’s better than do nothing. (+)

(Yawns)

Want me to help stay awake? (++)

You’re such a sleepyhead. (+)

You wanna stay here? (-)

Episode 18

Hey, Ethan! What the heck are you doing?

I grab his arm. (++)

I block him. (+)

Stop it, Zion! (-)

He’s probably referring to the hairpin incident.

No, you did what you had to do. (++)

Sorry…it’s my fault. (-)

What’s done is done, Harry. (+)

What? Are you gonna stop me this time?

No, I agree with you. (+)

Yeah. So, calm yourself down. (++)

I don’t know. (-)

So, you’re not leaving?

As long as I feel safe here. (+)

No. (++)

Maybe. (-)

Episode 19

It’s just… I can’t trust no one—Whatever it’s a zombie or a human.

I totally understand. (-)

We must be more careful. (++)

We should still have trust. (+)

I…

Hey, it’s okay. I’m fine. (++)

You’re sorry? (+)

(Wait for him to finish) (-)

I head you saw something.

No, I was mistaken. (-)

I saw a person. (++)

It’s probably nothing. (+)

Unfortunately… Yes.

Okay. (++)

But how could you? (-)

…… (+)

But that’s when I started having the migraine.

How about now? (+)

If you wanna cry, you can. (++)

Take care of yourself. (-)

You wanna leave this place with me?

What do you mean? (+)

I feel safe here. (++)

Leave with you? (-)

Hmm…I wanna do something for him.

I got nothing to give him. (-)

You want a candy bar? (100 rubies)

Patrol

Patrol is similar to Nightwatch, but they do it by day. You can decide with who you want to do the Patrol by the cost of one ticket, and you get his image. Like the Nightwatch, there are no multiple choices, you just read.

Episode 20

I didn’t say anything wrong.

You’re being rude. (+)

You can watch your tone. (++)

Yes, you did. (-)

Umm… That’s not part of our original plan…

It won’t be long. You know I can run fast. (-)

We might find useful drugs. (++)

Yeah, please? (+)

[Name], I’ll take care of it here. You run.

Just me? How can I do that? (+)

I’ll leave with you! (++)

It’s too late! (-)

Episode 21

But he was trying to kill you.

That doesn’t matter. (Harry, -)

You went too far. (Harry, +)

…… (Harry, ++)

What the heck happened here?

Sorry… (++)

It was a zombie. (+)

Nothing happened. (-)

Episode 22

I wanna leave.

No, I shouldn’t. (100 rubies)

I’m leaving. (-)

Episode 23

You’re gonna tell me about what happened, though. Right?

I’ll try. (+)

I’ll tell you later. (++)

Maybe… (-)

You really think there’s such a thing?

I think it’s worth trying. (++)

Yes, I do. (+)

I’m sure it’ll be better than here. (-)

Episode 24

You wanna hear the whole story or get right straight to the point?

The whole story. (100 rubies)

Just get to the point. (-)

I felt like I shouldn’t talk to him about this then.

You did the right thing. (++)

But why are you telling me this? (+)

Oh, I’m impressed you didn’t tell him. (-)

I…

(show him the button) (Zion, ++)

What did you do today? (Zion, -)

Let me see your clothes. (Zion, +)

CRITICAL*

Ask me to help you. Then I will.

Let me go… (-)

No. (++)

Mom… (-)

!

 I miss it. (-)

I can’t reach it. (-)

I grab it. (++)

There’s no time. I swing it at him as hard as I can.

I miss it. (-)

I swing the bat. (++)

It slips. (-)

*only if you do the right chooses you will see the scene and complete the critical event.

Episode 25

What should I do?

I’ll follow Lawrence. (100 rubies)

Nah, never mind. (-)

Maybe I’ll try talking to…

Zion. (150 rubies)

Eugene. (150 rubies)

Never mind.

And I’m just passing…

Ethan’s classroom. (150 rubies)

Harry’s classroom. (150 rubies)

The auditorium.

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me in 2019: mappa will actually animate Garden of Light and then release it as an OVA about 7 months from now because the timing will coincide with that summer when akira visits eiji in new york and learns that he’s been grieving for ash for the last 7 years

i made a post like this about six months ago but i’ve realised a) that as a wlw, there are literally No books about wlw on there, and b) ive read loads more books that are Fab and deserve a place on there

so to fit on this list, there are only 2 conditions

there must be lgbt+ characters in the book

said characters’ entire plotline must not revolve around them being lgbt+. this can be referenced, but they have to have wider development. eg: trc is acceptable as even though ronan goes through a process of accepting he’s gay, his arc is also involving accepting other (spoilery) things about himself

feel free to add your own as i’ve not read nearly enough fiction about wlw, as long as it’s not just to do with being lgbt as this is a list for people who want to see themselves in fantasy, crime, mystery, adventure, school novels specifically without having All the focus on being lgbt+.

OKAY ONTO THE LIST

carry on by rainbow rowell. this is the first book i ever really read where the sexuality of the characters wasn’t the most important thing about them. it isn’t for everyone (read: blatant harry potter references) but i did and still adore it. mlm relationship, queer & gay. 5 stars.

the raven cycle by maggie steifvater. the representation is nowhere near as good as some of the others on this list but it’s this high up because of the writing and the characters. mlm relationship, gay & bi. 5 stars.

the foxhole court by nora sakavic. again, not astronomical rep, but the plot and characters make up for it. mlm x2 relationships, one main. 5 stars.

six of crows by leigh bardugo. fantastic cast of characters. mlm relationship, gay & bi, and bi female character. 5 stars.

a darker shade of magic by ve schwab. beautiful worldbuilding. mlm relationship (both bi i think?) which is also own voices.  5 stars.

vicious by ve schwab. fantastic dark plot. ace main character, kind of adheres to the “ace characters are heartless” on which way you look but i think basically everyone’s a little bitch in the book so. 5 stars.

they both die at the end by adam silvera. so sad but it’s not Bury Your Gays as such since that’s the entire preface of the book. mlm relationship, gay & bi. own voices!  5 stars.

a gentleman’s guide to vice and virtue by mackenzi lee. mlm relationship.   4 stars.

radio silence by alice oseman. gave me an existential crisis. wlw and mlm solidarity, bi female mc, gay m and gay f, gay demi m. 4 stars.

i want to put more than this by patrick ness on here (4 stars) because he’s a fantastic ov rep and i love him and this is his most non-Gaytm book, but if you do want a book about being gay in the deep south then def read release and im breaking my own rule here but it’s amazing 5 stars.

ink and bone by rachel caine has a couple that remind me of holt and kevin from brooklyn nine nine (just much sadder.) worth reading just for the concept. mlm minor relationship. 4 stars.

again, i feel like you could squeak the song of achilles by madeline miller on here by the skin of its teeth. dont read this if you dont want sadness. 4 stars.

daughter of the burning city by amanda foody is a fantastic spooky book and so original. bi mc and aspec love interest. 3.5 stars.

ash by malinda lo. cinderella retelling. i didn’t personally like this one too much but it’s a cute wlw relationship. 3 stars.

history is all you left me by adam silvera. i very much didn’t like this one for personal reasons but i know a lot of people love it. mlm rep with a bi character (watch out bc the mc is slightly biphobic.) 2 stars.

i haven’t read adaptation by malinda lo yet but my friend loved it. it has a bi mc with a bi love triangle.

likewise i haven’t read of fire and stars by audrey coulthurst but my friend LOVED it with a passion. wlw relationship.

One taught me patience

And one taught me pain

if you are in the carry on fandom, please reblog this post.

Sorry this is so enormous and likely clogging up your feed this morning. Before I forget, ”No one’s seducing a vampire” is still in production. It’s definitely a difficult adaptation (hello 12 panels of victorian bedroom), so it’ll be a while yet before I’m finished with that one. But anyhoo…

About the art: Chapter 62 was the second most requested portion of Carry On for adaptation into a graphic novel format. However, rather than pull swaths of text from the chapter, I decided to zero in on one little snippet:

(His cross is on the other side of the room now.; Snow took care of it himself this time.) 

- Baz, Chapter 62, Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Given how Simon had used the cross earlier in the novel to drive separation between him and Baz, I like to think that taking it off himself was, in part, a romantic gesture - a symbolic dismantling of that last wall between them. 

That said, artistically, I tried to evoke the sensation of falling in love. For this reason, I largely left words out of it and tried to render the format in a way that makes it feel like you’re… descending. The colors deepen. The panels get smaller. And the last page shows Simon and Baz falling into each other’s arms out of frame, with flames dominating the end shot. (*wink* See what I did there?)

Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I loved drawing it. <3

Yuri: not really