Ah... I have strange thoughts

This summer I read a lot of Tom/Draco fanfiction. I now consider them the best HP pair. Help T~T. I'm too obsessed with them.

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I have long had the idea that Mikey is a time traveler, but now I am almost sure of it.

The first thing that led me to this thought was that Takemichi, in his original timeline, was still Kiyomasa's punching bag.

(I will call the timeline that Michi came from the original one, but after his time jump it was changed so as not to be confused)

Takemichi fell under Kiyomasa's influence in his second year of high school and the bullying continued until graduation. So it went on for a year. And during this year, Mikey did not appear and stopped the lawlessness, as was the case in the third chapter.

This is strange. Mikey hates betting fights so he would definitely stop them. It didn't happen in the original line, but it did in the modified one.

So if Mikey got the ability to travel through time after stabbing Takemichi with a katana. After that, he will fall approximately in the period when Toman has already grown and attracted the attention of Kisaki, but he has not had time to meet Takemichi yet.

And knowing what would happen next, he deliberately did not stop Kiyomasa so as not to meet with Takemichi.

He partnered with Kisaki in hopes of shutting out everyone he cares about, and this merged into the timeline where the story began (the original timeline for Takemichi), the one where Mikey and Kisaki are the heads of Toman.

We don't know much about this timeline. We can't even tell who the Toman members were. But if Mikey nevertheless decided to isolate his friends from himself, then it is possible that they are alive and are not connected with Toman.

But we know from the first chapter that Hinata died due to Tokyo Manji's internal conflict. Most likely, something went wrong in the relationship between Kisaki and Mikey (? Or because of something else?) and this led to the death of those whom Mikey protected and not knowing what to do, he decided to try his luck and try to change everything through Takemichi.

Mikey threw Takemichi under the train, knowing that this was how he began his journey through time. This resulted in an altered timeline where Mikey didn't have the "Traveler Mikey" consciousness. Mikey doesn't know what's going to happen, he's just a 15 year old boy and that's why in this version he goes to deal with Kiyomasa.

The very first problem that Mikey and Takemichi faced in the altered timeline was the Moebius Gang.

Möbius is the mathematician who discovered the Möbius strip.

The Mobius strip is a symbol of the dual perception of the one. The Mobius strip seems to speak of the interpenetration, interconnectedness and infinity of everything in our world.

The gang emblem itself is presented in the form of a snake - Ouroboros, which crowds into an infinity symbol and eats itself.

Ouroboros is a mythological creature that is a snake that eats its own tail. Along with this Ouroboros, it is also one of the most ancient symbols. It denotes the cyclical nature of events.

That is, the journey of Takemichi and Mikey is an endless cycle that has been repeated many times already. The cycle that created the desire to save and the desire to protect what is dear to them.

From the very beginning, they tried to convince us that Shinichiro was a weakling. This was claimed by Takeomi and Manjiro.

But now, as we get to know him, we can see that this is not so. Previously, it could be said that what happened in chapter 270 (hitting the wall and beating up the guys from the club) was just an exception that happened under the influence of emotions. Then in chapter 273, he was quite calm when he damaged a lamppost.

The cover of volume 30 of the manga is finally out and I can compare these two images with peace of mind.

There are common features on their costumes, namely the image of Nue and gentians. But Shin has dragon and orchid images on his clothes.

Nue.

Nue (鵺) is a mythical creature seen in the ancient chronicles of medieval Japan. It has the head of a monkey, the body of a tanuki, the legs of a tiger, and a snake instead of a tail. Nue can turn into a black cloud and fly. Because of its appearance, it is sometimes referred to as the Japanese Chimera. She is not a predator, but feeds on human fears.

Nue is described in the historical Japanese chronicle dating back to the 12th century. The chapter "Nue" describes the following: "In the era of Nimpyo, during the reign of sovereign Konoe, the emperor suffered every night from an incomprehensible illness, and he was tormented by nightmares, from which he even lost consciousness. They turned to the highest priests. They read incantations and the most holy prayers, but it did not help. Every night at the hour of the Ox, the sovereign had a seizure. At this hour, a black swirling cloud hung over the palace and made the emperor suffer."

Nue is an allegory for the Black Impulse of the Sano brothers.

Nue makes the emperor suffer. The Black Impulse causes Mikey and Shin to suffer.

Nue can turn into a black cloud. A black impulse literally swirls around a person and makes him lose control of himself.

Nue is a chimera made up of parts from different animals. We all know how Mikey tends to take on the looks of people he cares about.

Nue can be said to be a being that mirrors the Sano brothers. (It only partially applies to Shinichiro, because the other half of the costume depicts a dragon. This refers to the duality of Shin. He can be both a majestic dragon and Nue).

The Dragon.

The golden dragon is located on the left side of Shin's cape, right next to the heart.

Gold is the official color of Shinichiro. The dragon refers us to his gang "Black Dragons".

The golden dragon is a symbol of power and strength. Both Chinese and Japanese emperors were given the epithet "dragon-faced". Moreover, it was believed that some emperors had a dragon's tail. Previously, only members of the imperial family were allowed to wear robes with gold elements / gold color.

Also, the dragon repeatedly acts as a protector of the buddhas and a generous giver of happiness and wealth.

Manjiro is the Buddha. There is a golden statue of Manjiro that replicates the golden statue of the reclining Buddha. In addition, the Manji sign is a symbol of the footprints of the Buddha.

The dragon protects the Buddha. Shinichiro protects Manjiro.

In Western folklore, dragons are tough creatures that have a penchant for collecting various treasures. Often they spend time in their lair and guard the jewels.

Shin is like a dragon majestic and excellent. It has been repeatedly said that he was an outstanding man.

Shin, with special devotion and love, protects his precious little brother as the main treasure in life.

Covers of volumes 24 and 30.

In fact, I think these covers are similar.

Their pants feature swirls that look like a black impulse. The main colors for the backgrounds are gold and red. Gold is the color of Shinichiro, red is the color of Manjiro.

Gentian.

Gentian is a beautiful autumn flower that means “sincere love”.

Orchid.

Orchid, the queen of flowers, means "pure love, tender memories."

Both of these flowers were used for Manjiro's funeral to express the love of the Sano brothers.

BUT these two flowers are often used in manga. This worries me a little.

Their names are in Japanese.

Gentian - 竜胆 (Rindo), Orchid - 蘭 (Ran). These flowers are literally the names of the Haitani brothers. The kanji in Rindo's name also have separate meanings 竜 (ryuu) - dragon, 胆 (kimo) - courage, spirit.

His name may mean "Dragon Spirit". The dragon is bonded by Shinichiro, Draken, and Mitsuya. With the closest people in Mikey's life who protect him from others.

Could the Haitani brothers have a connection to the Sano brothers or time traveler?

Even the clothes show a deep connection between Shinichiro and Manjiro. It has similarities as well as differences that show that they are very similar, but each one is unique in its own way. They both have great charisma, know how to change people and cannot live without each other. But also their methods, behavior, abilities are opposite. Even their characteristics are different. Shin is a crybaby who always lost. Manjiro is the "Invincible Mikey" who holds back tears.

They are like yin and yang, opposites making up a single whole.

They are the Sano brothers.

In chapter 270, the door of TR's secrets was opened, and also revealed the heartbreaking state of Manjiro, who eventually passed away.

Shinichiro gave a proper funeral for his precious little brother, dedicating a sea of ​​flowers to him, expressing his feelings for Mikey.

Among the floral composition we can see orchids, roses, lilies, gypsophila and several gentian flowers.

First of all, it should be noted that funerals in Japan are Shinto with elements of Buddhism. And they are characterized by the use of colors of calm shades and white.

For funerals in Japan, lilies, orchids and chrysanthemums are used, but you can also choose other flowers that comply with norms and traditions.

Flowers for funerals are of great importance, there are certain rules for giving/offering them that should be followed.

1. Lilies

Lilies have a worldwide meaning of "purity and innocence". But, besides this, there is the meaning of “dignity, greatness”, which originates from the 3rd millennium BC. in the form of a royal lily emblem.

The meaning of "innocence" lily began to acquire with the spread of Christianity. Therefore, you can find images of Christ among the lilies or the identification of the Virgin Mary with an immaculate lily.

2. Gypsophila

Gypsophila in the language of flowers means "innocence and purity", "divinity" and "eternal love". The meaning of "eternal love" dates back to Victorian England, where gypsophila was used in wedding bouquets. This flower has an informal name, "baby's breath", which may refer to the child's chastity.

3. Roses

These are one of the most classic colors. But the bottom line is that roses were not used for funerals in Japan before, and only in recent years have they begun to be used.

For roses, there is one common meaning “eternal love”.

4. Orchid

A luxurious and expensive flower that is used in Japan at the funerals of influential or wealthy people.

Orchid is the queen of flowers, meaning “flight of happiness”, “pure love”, “tender memories”.

5. Gentian

Gentian is an autumn flower that dilutes the faded landscape with purple, is a medicinal and ornamental plant. The flower means “I love you when you are sad” and “sincere love”.

The flowers that surround Mikey are very diverse and beautiful.

An innocent and pure person, like a child, this is how Manjiro Sano originally appeared before our eyes. He does what he likes, takes offense if there is no flag in his children's dinner, makes friends only with those who are interesting to him and easily influenced by others.

And the very greatness of Manjiro is immortalized in flowers. It's like he's not dead, but just sleeping on a flower bed. Arrogant and superior. Sets high goals for himself and leads the people like a brilliant king.

The flowers show all of Shin's great love for his little brother, as a symbol of beautiful and sincere love. After all, Shinichiro loves Manjiro, and Manjiro loves Shinichiro. They cannot live without each other and suffer when they are alone.

As flowers grow from the earth, so love is born from nature.

Shin and Mikey are very similar. It is clear that they are brothers.

These are the only brothers in my memory who have a tradition of jumping from a height in front of the same person.

In fact, it's sad that they both think that death is the only way out for them. Both blame themselves for the death of loved ones and think that they do not deserve happiness.

I was not very surprised by the information about another "time jumper". Was it predictable? It was just clear that there was someone else besides Shin and Takemichi. And maybe even Shin's memories can't tell us everything about time travel.

I wonder if this is someone we already know or a new character?

The worst thing about this chapter is Mikey's state, I can't even read this page properly because it hurts to see Mikey like this.

How did I not realize this before. Shinichiro consists of: 真 (shin) - truth; 一 (ichi) -one, beginning; 郎 (ro) - son (counting suffix for the number of sons). The first two kanji can be understood as "True Beginning" and "The Only Truth". In the first case, it may refer to the 1st timeline that started it all. In the second case, the whole truth is in Shinichiro, and through the story about him, we can find out everything. Wakui-san is a genius, that's a fact. Leaving a clue to the plot through the name of the character is just great.

Gang of Walhalla. A gang of delinquents that was created by Kisaki to carry out his plan to control Mikey. The gang was led by Hanma, with former Mobius members becoming members. The event associated with Walhalla - Bloody Halloween is one of the most important in the manga, whose consequences still have to be dealt with.

The emblem of Valhalla is a headless angel with "芭流覇羅" written underneath. On their bomber jackets, the name is already written on the top as “Team Walhalla”.

Walhalla. Walhalla (Scand. Valhǫll - "chamber of the dead", "palace of the slain") - in German-Scandinavian mythology, a heavenly chamber in Asgard, where soldiers who fell in battle fall after death, and where they continue their former heroic life. Warriors who have fallen into Valhalla are called einherjar.

Einheri literally means "one who fights alone".

Virtually no one from Walhalla can be called a warrior. Not former Mobius members, not Hanma, not Kazutora. They do not have the qualities that are characteristic of a warrior. Nobility, courage, bravery is what is inherent in a true warrior. They respect the code of honor and adhere to it. That was Keisuke Baji, the man who fought against Kisaki and his pawns even though he was alone.

Baji is an Einheri who gave his life for the sake of his friends and what is dear to him, he fulfilled his duty as a warrior. He ends his life doing seppuku.

Seppuku is ritual suicide by ripping open the abdomen, adopted among the samurai. This could be a measure of punishment (sentence), a sign of loyalty to one's daimyo (master) or one's ideals, as well as the defense of a warrior's honor, ideals.

Baji defended his ideals. Ideals that his friends should not be at enmity, because they are his treasure.

Pah-chin, Mitsuya, Draken, Mikey, Kazutora. Toman's founding members are my treasure. I wanted to fix this on my own. But, I just couldn't. I died on my own.

When Emma first came to the Sano household, Baji and Manjiro came up with nicknames for themselves. Baji took the nickname "Edward". Edward is the "guardian of wealth, happiness" (ead means "happy, prosperous", and weard is translated as "guardian").

Headless angel.

An angel without a head, with a childish physique and outstretched arms is the symbol of the Valhalla gang.

Angels and children are most often associated with the pure, innocent and holy. That they beheaded this angel is their mockery of this purity. They show they are capable of “killing” holiness.

And Manjiro acts as an angel. His nickname "Mikey" comes from the name "Michael". Archangel Michael, head of angels and archangels. The name Michael means "one who is like God."

Mikey is an angel who has been beheaded.

The warrior dies and ends up in Walhalla, the angel loses his head. Baji commits seppuku, Mikey goes crazy.

Outstretched arms of an angel. This gesture has several meanings. Maika's vulnerability and openness after Baji's death, as well as Maika's sincerity towards Kazutora.

I can also say that the outstretched arms of the angel refer to Jesus Christ.

Jesus and Judas. Mikey and Kazutora.

We all know about the betrayal of Jesus by Judas, and this analogy can be seen in the relationship between Kazutora and Mikey.

Judas followed Jesus. Kazutora followed Mikey.

Judas sins before Jesus, he sells him. But later he understands the mistake, and atones for guilt through death.

Kazutora kills Mikey's brother and injures Baji (this is somewhat of a betrayal, although not intentional). Then he takes responsibility for staying with Baji's body, and ends up in prison again.

Jesus forgives Judas. Mikey forgives Kazutora.

Judah means: “Praise be to the Lord,” “he praises the Lord.”

Jesus means, "God saves."

Kazutora admires and respects Mikey, even when he wants to kill (according to the character book).

Mikey saving Kazutora from a tough father, from former "friends", from the Black Dragon, from a cruel world. After all, it was when Mikey came to his aid and extended his hand to him that Kazutora slowly opened up to his friends.

I think if Kazutora and Mikey talked in a normal setting, Bloody Halloween wouldn't have happened. This thought always makes me sad, because they love each other. (I'm sure they each blame themselves for Baji's death.)

Outcome.

From the start, Kisaki's goal was to make Mikey more susceptible to his manipulations, and he succeeded. Because of the death of Baji, Mikey "loses his head." This is seen in the Christmas Battle when Mikey starts raving about Baji and Shin. The death of a childhood friend unsettled Mikey, thereby making him as vulnerable as a lost child. However, he forgives Kazutora and tries to be strong for his friends. Kazutora, on the other hand, discards his blind hatred and follows the path of correction.

I admire how Wakui-san intertwines different cultures in his creation.

At first I thought it was a public bath. Then I realized that this is not so. I'm 99% sure this is the locker room at the Sano family's dojo. For starters, they're the only ones there, maybe it's the dojo's day off. There are scales (logical for athletes). Milk in the fridge is free. The dressing room itself is small for a public bath. Draken sits on the windowsill unashamed of anything, because he knows that no one will look in or see by chance.

It's nice to have a friend with a family dojo.

I'm shocked. What happened was terrible. Just fell and his life changed...

I really don't know what to say. It always seemed that Mikey was very strong and could not be physically crippled. It's so strange to perceive. A man who was beaten on the head many times (in another timeline, where he is older, but still), once unsuccessfully fell and became disabled

I don't know why, but this phrase really bothered me. What kind of love must there be for the Black Impulse to appear? After this phrase, I had so many questions. (I even remembered Illumi's love for Killua)

Of course, it can be something innocent and sincere, but the phrase itself is strange.

Last month I read a doujinshi on TR where Shinichiro tried to save Mikey. He began to travel in time and Baji helped him. With the new chapter of TR, I have some questions for the author of the doujinshi. He also appears to be time travelling.