Let's protect the RFA!

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Saeran POV. MM Fantasy AU. Fic Rating: Explicit

Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Rough Oral Sex, Vaginal Sex, Explicit Language, Derogatory Language, Masturbation, Violence, Blood and Violence, Torture, Main character death

Title:   Bright Light Sprout  

Mangaka: Ichikawa Kei

Genre:   Romance | Slice of Life | Yaoi  

Hello readers and writers alike, I would like to point out something that has been so glaringly annoying to me and other Deaf/HoH people so that we can end all these misconceptions. People who write for Deaf!Readers should know a few things before starting their imagines, fanfictions, blurbs - anything. It is not anyone’s fault for not knowing these things, most hearing people are not aware of the Deaf community or Deaf culture so here I am, a Deaf person who is majoring in Deaf Studies and Culture, coming here to tell you a few things to know when writing for a Deaf!Reader

(Remember this is my experience as a Deaf/HoH person and it may differ from person to person but this is what I learned/have slight annoyances within writing)

Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a culture. Yes, most people consider it a disability but IT IS NOT SOMETHING WE ARE ASHAMED OF! Please stop writing fics/imagines about Deaf!Reader being ashamed of not being able to hear or getting hearing aids to impress their SO. It’s completely wrong and just annoying. We are proud of our Deafness and we don’t want to be fixed.

DO NOT USE THE TERM ‘HEARING IMPAIRED’! This is basically a slur word. It was widely used in the ’90s but now it’s considered a derogatory term. Just use Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Or ‘deaf’ if the person is medically deaf and not culturally Deaf. (see next point)

Deaf and ‘deaf’ are different. Deaf is a cultural term for people who are born Deaf and raised in the community. The term ‘deaf’ is used in the medical field or used to describe someone who has hearing loss that does not associate with the Deaf Community. Usually, a hearing person who has become deaf later on.

Sign language is not a worldwide language. There are different types of language within sign language. ASL is for American and Canada. BSL is for Britain. So if you’re writing a story that takes place in a country that is not America or Canada, do not say ASL.

ASL does not = English. Same for every other language. ASL is its own language with grammar rules and semantics. It does not directly translate to English. So if you’re writing ASL most likely write in GLOSS or write it as you would write a hearing character. (Sentance: I want to go to the mall and buy a dress. GLOSS: I WANT WANT GO TO MALL I. ME BUY DRESS ME )

Deafness is on a spectrum. There is a legal threshold that someone must pass to be considered legally Deaf. Some Deaf people can hear more than others. I can hear high pitched noises sometimes. I know someone who can hear voices but can not hear what they are saying. Both of us are Deaf and we both cross that threshold. So when writing your Deaf!Character make sure to set a bar of what they can and can not hear.

Hearing Aids do not cure anyone’s deafness. It only helps hear some sounds and maybe hear if people are talking. Not what they are saying although it can help with that depending on how far they are on the Deaf scale.

Cochlear Implants are very controversial in the Deaf Community so if you’re going to write about them do your research!!! They are also not a cure for Deafness, just an aid.

Deaf people are not masters at lipreading! Even the best lip readers can only make sense of 30% of what is being said. I’ve been lip reading for years and I still only understand a little bit of what is being said. So no, your character is not going to miraculously know what’s going on from lip reading.

DO NOT have your characters yell at your Deaf characters. DOES NOT MATTER HOW LOUD YOU ARE! We can not hear you. Neither can your character. Have your other hearing characters speak normally. That’s the best way to lip read if they must.

Most Deaf people are born from hearing parents. It’s really rare for a whole entire family to be Deaf (Although I’ve met some and it’s super cool). But your character is probably born to hearing parents.

ALSO, the majority of hearing families with Deaf children do NOT learn ASL. It sucks but it’s true. Only about 30-40% of families learn sign for their Deaf family members. So keep it in mind,

So this is my list for now! I may add to it the more I think about things but this is basics I think everyone should know. If I forgot some then feel free to add! (as long as you are knowledgeable about the topic please). If you have questions please message me! Or if you need someone to proofread your Deaf!Imagines then I almost here for that. So happy writings everyone!

“Today we’re going to talk about dialogue tags. You end the sentence with a comma if you’re following it immediately with a dialogue tag,” Red says.

“When your sentence is going to be followed directly by an action, you end in a period.” She adjusts her glasses to look around the room.

“There are exceptions, however,” Red adds, hopping up to sit on her desk. “You can take a break mid sentence to add a dialogue tag and even include an action, and still be grammatically correct.

“But that only works when you’re pausing in the middle of a sentence.” Red brings her knees up to her chest and rests her chin on them. “If you’re pausing after a sentence, then it must be followed immediately by an action with no dialogue tag.

“If someone is mid thought though,” she mumbles, “and there’s only a dialogue tag in between, with no action, you keep things lower cased and utilize commas again.”

She turns to the camera and winks. “Don’t forget to always end your sentences in proper punctuation if they’re coming at the end of a paragraph. This is Red, signing out.

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.Hello, this is Cheritz!

To those of you who celebrate Lunar New Year’s week, did you enjoy your holidays? (ㆁᴗㆁ✿)

Today we bring you a special news on contents to be updated for the upcoming Valentine’s Day and an event soon to be held! (≧∇≦)b

< V’s After Ending >

On 14th of February! V’s After Ending you all have waited for will be updated. (*´∇｀*)♥

This after ending will take an unprecedented format!

The ending will turn out differently depending on your choice! And you’d get to see different free talks from voice actors depending on your choice! Why don’t you spend this Valentine’s Day with V’s After Ending soon to come?♡ We hope you’d look forward to it! ♡＾▽＾♡

And…

We have prepared something else for those of you who want more than V’s After Ending. Would you like to find out her veiled past? So we bring you a new DLC for upcoming 14th of February!

< Rika’s Behind Story >

We will soon release Rika’s Behind Story, a story about Rika’s past that has kept a lot of you wondering.

Why don’t you find out more about Rika’s veiled past through Rika’s Behind Story?

We highly recommend you to clear Secret 01 from the Original Story, since the first episode of this DLC will be free for those of you who have cleared it!

Also, we plan to hold a new SNS event in celebration of the upcoming updates. ꈍꈊꈍ We’d like to feel your heart for Rika!

< #To_Rika, What Would You Tell Rika? >

Rika… Is she a tragic character? Or is she a selfish character? If you can deliver her a message, what would you tell her? All types of messages are welcome, including advice, support, judgment, greeting, and joke! Please show us what you’ve got to say, along with the hashtag!

Please check the image below for more details. (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و

*You will be taking part in the event as long as you upload your messages on Twitter or Tumblr with the hashtag. Therefore, there are no requirements on the format, whether you upload an image, a piece of writing, or a link. *You will be excluded from lots if you use inappropriate words or express linguistic violence. *You are welcome to upload multiple messages, but each person can enter only once for drawing lots.

You have seen Rika with various faces, and she’s been at the center of dozens of quarrels and discussions.

Please feel free to tell her whatever you’ve wanted to say!

< Valentine’s Day DLC Newly Moved >

Our Valentine’s Day DLC, originally placed with After Endings, has been moved to Mode Select > DLC! Now you can purchase and play Valentine’s Day DLC without unlocking each character’s good ending.

Finally!

We have uploaded the interview video of the voice actors who participated in V’s After Ending and Rika’s Behind Story! Check out the video right now through the link below!

Cheritz YouTube link: https://youtu.be/AT27w8f7r9U

Thank you so much for your endless love, support, and waiting for Mystic Messenger.

We wish you happy 14th of February!

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