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Is there anything you might want to change about them design wise?

Do you think they would have children? How many?

If they married, who would make the engagement proposal and how?

1. Is there anything about them you want to change design wise?

Hoo boy. You got me cracking my knuckles.

In general I don’t really see any problems with their original designs. Neku’s blinding bangs/turtleneck/phones play symbolic meanings, so I won’t change his design. What Shiki wore in the first game also actually look quite comfy and practical. If unremarkable, it’s in her concept that she’s meant to look unremarkable, so that’s totally ok. I still would be against her looking like a total fashion disaster if I could though. Unfortunately interesting designs affect how often people are willing to draw characters in fanarts. And…like a lot of people did, I did find her fashion choices in NEO rather…questionable

So my personal take would just simply change her long dress into a normal shirt (I mean, I have no fashion sense irl either, but trousers underneath a knee-length dress just…feels so uncomfortableeee) Her trouser could have some plaits because Nomura is into plaits lately. And flat, laceless shoes for simplicity so you will be directed to look up to her face instead of her hilariously bright-laced shoes. (I wonder if Shiki intentionally wore those shoes so people won’t be interested to look her in the eye or something. Damn girl, Neku supposedly taught you some confidence! Where is it!)

And while we’re on the topic and I’m that nerdy about this stuff. I might as well share some of my ideas for Shiki outfits while we’re at it.

So this was from last year before we even got any news about NEO being a thing. My idea about this is for a possible sequel, Shiki would have been shown to have gained more confidence and started wearing more fashionable clothes that reflect her character development, and due to the issue surrounding her iconicness, her outfit needs to be some kind of homage of her more iconic appearance. So I took the necklace and the short hoodie with prominent pull strings and combine it with her leggings, creating this. I didn’t color it yet, but her color scheme would be similar to Mina’s.

The hoodie with prominent pull strings continue to be the thing I latch on when designing alternative outfits for Shiki. Including this design I made for how I imagine Shiki looks like in Sanctuary (yes, THAT Sanctuary) based on her description in the fic. Also made last year

Admittedly she looks a bit young here, when she’s supposedly 17. I’m gonna revise this design later when I got the chance. Heh

As for Neo Neku?

Honestly I felt a bit off when I first saw him. The sleeves look a bit weird when you see him only from waist-up. But unlike the Shiki one, I’ve gotten a bit used to it now. Plus I love how he now doesn’t wear headphones and turtleneck anymore. Since I had a similar concept for his sequel design just like Shiki’s

Accidentally looking a bit like neo Beat it seems

In general, like the Shiki one. I tried to design this outfit to reflect his character development. No turtlenecks, headphones down for most of the time.

2. Do they think they would have children? How many?

Absolutely. Probably not a lot though. Both of them are only childs. Neku in general doesn’t really mind growing up alone, he used to think younger siblings would have been a chore to him so he never wanted one. Shiki on the other hand, always wished she had siblings, be it an older sister or a little brother, she always feels like her house can have another occupant or two growing up, so she wants at least more than one. So they ended up planning for two.

However, I’m gonna crush her dreams here, because I’m the no.1 Shiki stan, Shiki ended up having a couple of stillborns the first times they tried. Which scares her for awhile.

Luckily, their third trial actually succeeded, much to their relief, but afterwards, they both found out Shiki could no longer conceive.

So they’re always treating their first kid like they’re some miracle. Overprotective too, considering the pasts they had. Shiki still wished the kid could have a sibling growing up though, and Neku is always there to make sure she doesn’t drag herself down too much.

Later on, they found some traumatized kid on the streets and decided to adopt him. So initial goal achieved I guess???

3. If they married, who would make the engagement proposal and how?

Plagg: I’ll give you 3 reasons why you should just walk away right now. Reason 1: look what I can do

Plagg: *shoves a large wedge of cheese in his mouth*

Marinette: …………..what does that have to do with anyth-