Living_Off_Anime&Marvel&BL

The smell of red bean mochi lingered in the air.

It’s been a month since, the war had ended, but the calm felt unnatural.

The cicadas cried in the trees surrounding the cemetery.

Two men stood before endless gravestones.

Neither wore the demon slayer corp uniform anymore, but the weight of battle still clung to them.

Shinazugawa Sanemi rested one hand on the hilt of his sword, though there was no enemy left to fight. The habit had never left him.

Beside him stood Tomioka Giyuu. His arms were folded inside the sleeves of his light blue haori, his gaze fixed on the mountains beyond the cemetery. His eyes looked as if they held pain beyond his years.

They had survived battles where even those stronger than them had perished.

They had buried friends with their own hands. They had held their loved ones as their loved ones took their last breath.

And somehow, almost as if it wasn’t real, but all a dream,they had both lived.

Sanemi scoffed softly.

“Strange.”

Giyuu doesn’t look at him, still staring at the mountains and the vast sky.

“What is.”

Sanemi looks at Giyuu.

“Who would have thought that it would ever end. I’ve always thought that I would die. That I was going to have to put my life down in order to achieve victory.”

Giyuu finally looks at Sanemi

“You tried hard enough to make that happen. Always recklessly jumping into battle, and sustaining injuries.”

Sanemi snorts.

“That was strategy.”

Giyuu in a flat voice.

“That was stupid.”

Their arguments had once been legendary amongst demon slayers.

Two Hashiras equally skilled.

Equally stubborn. Equally unwilling to admit the other was right. Although there was begrudging admiration between them. Because despite all their arguments, neither could really deny the talent of the other.

The other Hashiras used to joke that if the demons didn’t kill them, they would eventually kill each other. Who would have ever thought that they would be the two survivors.

For a long moment, neither spoke.

Finally Giyuu said,

“So.”

Sanemi echoes his words.

“So.”

Both of them had been having the same symptoms.

The coughing.The blood.

The doctor’s quiet voice telling them that they didn’t have much time. Only a few years left. Four years, perhaps.Maybe less.

Sanemi laughed under his breath.

“All those battles,” he muttered. “And it’s sickness that finishes us. All because we awoken our marks.”

Giyuu sighs.

“We were lucky.”

“Lucky?”

Giyuu nods.

“We survived the war.”

Sanemi looks at the graves once more, staring at the names written on them.

Each one engraved with names of the other Hashiras.

Men they had fought beside. Men who had never returned home.

Sanemi wonders if they were truly the lucky ones.

“…Everyone else didn’t,” Sanemi said quietly.

Giyuu said nothing.

Because it was true.

There had once been 9 of them.

Now only two remained.

Sanemi rubbed the back of his neck.

“You know,” he said slowly, “I used to think I hated you.”

Giyuu raised an eyebrow.

“Used to?”

“Oh, don’t misunderstand,” Sanemi said dryly. “You’re still unbearable.”

Giyuu scoffs.

“Likewise.”

But there was no real bite in their voices anymore.

Just the echoes of old habits.

Sanemi looks up at the sky.

“Feels stupid now.”

Giyuu frowns slightly.

“What does.”

“All of it,” Sanemi says. “The arguments. The competition. Trying to prove who was stronger.” “I don’t know….,” he shrugged. “It’s just that after we both have survived the same hell, when I look at our past now, I think all our pointless arguments feels stupid now.”

Giyuu chuckles.

“Um, I agree.”

The wind carried the distant sound of a temple bell.

Giyuu exhaled slowly.

“Four years.”

Sanemi nodded.

“Four years.”

Giyuu tilted his head.

“You ever think about what you’ll do with it?”

Sanemi answered immediately.

“No.”

Giyuu shakes his head.

“Of course you haven’t.”

“What about you?”

Giyuu scratches his chin.

“I was thinking… maybe we stop being idiots.”

Sanemi gave him a long look.

“Whats that supposed to mean?”

Giyuu grinned faintly.

“We spent so many years trying to kill the same enemies.”

“Yes?”

“And we spent so much time trying to outdo each other.”

“Yes?”

Giyuu gestured between them.

“Now there’s no war.”

“Yes?”

Giyuu points to the gravestones all around them.

“And no one left.”

Sanemi’s expression shifted slightly.

Because that part hurt.

Giyuu gives Sanemi a gentle look.

“…Just us.”

For the first time in a long time, Sanemi’s voice softened.

“…Yes.”

A moment of silence past.

Sanemi laughed quietly.

“Strange, isn’t it?”

“What is.”

“I spent years thinking you were the one person I couldn’t stand.”

Giyuu looks at him.

“And now?”

Sanemi shrugs.

“Now you’re the only one left who understands.”

The words hung between them.

Heavy.

Honest.

Giyuu looks at the ground.

“…I suppose that is true.”

Sanemi turns around and starts walking away.

“Well then.”

Giyuu frowns.

“Well then what.”

Sanemi looks back at him with a crooked smile.

“If we’re dying anyway,” he said, “we might as well stop pretending we hate each other.”

Giyuu snorts quietly.

“That may be difficult.”

“Why?”

Giyuu smirks. In a joking tone he says,

“Because sometimes I still do.”

Sanmei laughs.

“Hey! You’re the one who was just saying that maybe we should stop being idiots.”

Giyuu laughs.

Then, after a moment,

“…I’m afraid you might disappear.”

Sanemi blinks.

That was the closest thing to affection Giyuu has ever said.

Sanemi grins.

“Careful,” he said. “People might think you like me.”

Giyuu turns toward Sanemi.

“…Let us not go that far.”

Sanemi and Giyuu begin walking out of the cemetery side by side.

Four years remained.

Four years to wander a place finally at peace.

Four years to remember the people they had lost.

Four years to discover that beneath years of rivalry and stubborn pride, there had always been something else waiting between them.

Something quieter.

Something deeper.

Something that neither of them yet dared to name.

But with death already walking besides them, there was no longer any reason to run from it.

Sanemi grabs Giyuu’s hand. A silent understanding settles between them.

If they only had 4 years left, they wish to live it in happiness with no regrets.

-THE END

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It’s a community to appreciate luxury art. The art obviously being Tian Jia Rui’s face card.

Remember when Gong Yuanzhi said “pretty woman can coax and fool people.”?

I remember my reaction to that quote was, “but Yuanzhi, you are pretty people.”

So what if…

Gong Yuanzhi knowing full well the beauty he possesses decided to one day use his beauty to his full advantage to coax and fool people.

Imagine during an interrogation instead of his usual harsh methods, he instead just plays the tragic beauty. Going on about how he lost his family, and how he feels mistreated in the Gong residence. Somehow without knowing it, the people he is interrogating begin to unconsciously reveal things about themselves because they can’t stand to see a beauty so sad and heartbroken.

Or imagine Gong Yuanzhi flashing sweet smiles to all his older “siblings”, and unknowingly they begin to spoil him.

I am so convinced that given the right circumstances, this relationship would have worked and it would have been such a powerful and unbreakable relationship.

They make such a good enemies/rivals to lovers trope.

Here is my character study and analysis of “what if OG LQG and OG SQQ” did happen?”

First off, their opposite beliefs and personalities sets up for such a good “opposites attract” plot.

Liu Qingge is a straightforward, honorable warrior. He is fierce, loyal, and not fond of scheming or manipulation. He is naively righteous and see things in black and white (good vs bad).

Original Shen Qingqiu is arrogant, manipulative, bitter, cynical, and hypocritical. He is someone who puts on a gentlemanly front and fakes politeness but is actually being self serving underneath. He won’t do something if he doesn’t see a benefit in it. He is distrustful and is quick to see the worse in everything.

Their personalities clash and they cannot stand each other. Liu Qingge sees through Shen Qingqiu’s hypocrisy and mask. Shen Qingqiu on the other hand cannot stand Liu Qingge’s inability to read between the lines, his preaching about rules, and his strong sense of “morals” and “idealism.” Shen Qingqiu who has experienced a life of trauma knows that life is not fair and sometimes hard work and “being a good person” doesn’t equate to anything.

Even though they both cannot stand each other and could only reluctantly be labeled as rivals, it doesn’t mean there isn’t a small speck of admiration there.

Liu Qingge despite constantly calling out SQQ for his manipulation and self serving acts, LQG still admires SQQ’s intelligence and brilliance .

SQQ might view LQG as a brute (all muscles and no brains) but at the same time, he respects and admires LQG unwavering loyalty, strength, and incorruptible moral code.

Moving on….

I know I said that they are opposites, but there is also some similarities between the two characters.

One of the ways they are similar is how both men are emotionally closed off (in different ways).

LQG is blunt. He believes in what he sees. Often times he can come off too strong to others causing others to deter him. He is the type to struggle with expressing subtle emotions. He reacts strongly.

Compared to SQQ who is emotionally dishonest. He creates a wall and trust no one, not even himself. He hides behind layers of pride.

A big trait of LQG that creates a great dynamic for the relationship between him and SQQ is that Liu Qingge is fiercely protective of his sect. Despite his disdain for SQQ, he would still protect him in a fight against others. Even if at times it is begrudgingly. SQQ in turn would hate LQG’s protection, but at the same time like it (but his pride won’t let him share how he appreciates it).

And let’s be honest, original Shen Qingqiu is not a good person. And original LQG is not the himbo we all want him to be. However, if only original LQGxSQQ could have happened then the relationship could serve as a redemptive arc for them both. LQG would encourage SQQ to be better, and to trust more. In turn, SQQ would teach LQG to embrace shadiness, to see grey instead of just black and white.

Their relationship before falling in love would have been a pattern of Liu Qingge openly criticizing Shen’s hypocrisy and manipulative ways.

And Shen Qingqiu belittling Liu’s simple minded righteousness and constantly calling him different words for “brainless.”

However, even though they’re constantly at odds, snapping insults, undermining each other, they are also watching each other closely.

Overtime, their mutual dislike would turn into mutual intense pining. They both slowly figure out that maybe…. just maybe, all the fights and arguments, all the heated tension between them may have always been something more.

Now, don’t even get me started on how bittersweet and slow burn their romance would be if OG LQG discovered the truth about SQQ’s past.

Original Liu Qingge's reaction to learning about SQQ’s past as Shen Jiu would likely be complicated, emotional, and deeply conflicted. Guilt would hit hard. Liu Qingge is the kind of person who would never condoned such suffering (such as the oneSQQ had suffered). It would weigh heavily on him that he has been fighting with SQQ without knowing the truth, and without making true efforts to get to know his shixiong.

He would reevaluate every past interaction, realizing how much pain SQQ was actually hiding.

Eventually, LQG would come to understand that strength is not just physical. He comes to admire and respect SQQ.

LQG is not emotionally articulate, but he is fiercely loyal once he respects someone. Once he understood the weight SQQ was carrying, he would likely struggle to express comfort but would do it clumsily through his actions.

LQG becomes in awe of SQQ’s resilience. Learning that Shen Jiu climbed out of hell to become SQQ, the Qing Jing peak lord. Now all SQQ’s past “dirty methods” make sense and is justified for LQG, no matter how flawed those methods were. LQG would begin to argue for SQQ’s behalf and defend him.

On the other side of things, if SQQ finds that LQG has learned the truth of his past, he would panic, but still be able to maintain his emotions from years of practicing. He would keep all his emotions bottled up and be a mixture of shame, rage, and pride. There might even be a little envy with how LQG gets to have such an easy life while SQQ has to constantly fight for what he has. SQQ would be angry that out of all people LQG discovered his past. SQQ never wanted his rival to know of his “shameful” past.

He might accuse LQG of pitying him. With SQQ’s pride so deeply rooted, he would refuse to be seen as weak or broken. SQQ would still hold his head up high and look at LQG with a look of “so what if I used to be a slave.” However, I believe that underneath the anger, there would be a well of shame that SQQ would never show willingly.

Even if LQG responded with sincerity and compassion, SQQ wouldn’t believe it at first. He’d assume it was a trap, or mockery, or condescension.

Initially, SQQ’s rejection and dismissal of LQG’s effort will annoy LQG, but with gritted teeth and patience, LQG realizes that SQQ has no framework for understanding genuine concern. That with SQQ’s past trauma, he may view what LQG was doing as manipulative. LQG makes a deeper effort to gain SQQ’s trust and to prove that he is genuine in his actions. LQG’s actions would confuse SQQ. With time LQG’s efforts would soon help change Shen Jiu's worldview.

SQQ uncomfortable with gentleness and care would keep pushing LQG away and keep waiting for the “catch”. He will keep waiting for LQG to give up. But LQG has always been stubborn and stupidly loyal. Even though SQQ treats LQG cruelly to push him away, LQG would still stay, he would be unyielding. LQG would firmly stand by and let SQQ figure out himself that there are people out there who are able to care for him (flaw and all). When SQQ realizes LQG’s sincerity, it changes things.

SQQ would begin to heal and confront his past. SQQ’s heart would warm up to the possibility that someone could know the truth about him and still not walk away. Someone could see his darkest parts, and still love him.

When they finally get together, their relationship is still built on bickering and they would still have a “push and pull” dynamic. But between the bickering, there would be whispers of affection, and stolen glances of love and admiration.

The kind of face, you would start a war for.

This is just a snippet. Let me know if I should turn this into a full version.

*****

Lilun had never really been the curious type. But when he began to notice that his best friend Zhu Yan couldn’t stop pestering the commander of the Demon Bureau, Zhou Yichen, Lilun’s curiosity was piqued.

Who was this Zhou Yichen to have drawn Zhu Yan’s attention? Sure, Zhu Yan had always been fascinated by humans, a tad bit too sympathetic towards them, but this was different. The way Zhu Yan focused on Zhou Yichen was different from his usual curiosity with humans. This time it felt like Zhu Yan’s intentions were almost… selfish. And Lilun knew for sure that Zhu Yan was not the selfish type. Everything he did has always been for the benefits of others. He even betrayed Lilun just so he could protect humans. So what made this Zhou Yichen so special? Zhu Yan, normally so reserved and careful not to disturb the peace of humans suddenly made his presence as a great demon known, and had purposely went to the Demon Bureau to provoke Zhou Yichen. His fascination with the commander was obvious and Lilun itch to know why.

Lilun wanting to get back at his best friend for the betrayal, decided to use Zhou Yichen to get to Zhu Yan. He believed that with the commander’s naive beliefs of righteousness, it would be easy getting under Zhou Yichen’s skin. He didn’t believe that the boring, stoic commander could have any allure. Lilun truly couldn’t understand why Zhu Yan was so focus on this human.

However, Lilun’s curiosity turned into something more intense. He doesn’t know when his focus started shifting from his best friend to Zhou Yichen. He doesn’t know when he went from wanting to get under Zhou Yichen’s skin to just wanting Zhou Yichen. Somewhere along the way his curiosity turned into desire.

Zhou Yichen, a complex and mysterious figure. The perfect image of a stoic hero. He was closed off, almost cold, but there was something about the way he moved that felt captivating. Something in his eyes that drew people in.

The more he pestered Zhou Yichen, teasing him, and poking fun at his rigid and righteous nature, the more Lilun craved to crack more and more of Zhou Yichen’s stoic demeanor. Lilun wanted to see the layers underneath the commander’s cold facade, his strictness, Lilun wanted to know everything there was to know about Zhou Yichen.

I’m gonna need anime shows or mangas to start doing What Ifs.

What if Kakashi was a villain? Cause let’s be honest that guy had so many reasons to hate the hidden leaf (the village that drove his father to off himself). What if Megumi was a Zenin?

What if Gintoki joined the Shinsengumi?

“Go knock out Zenitsu.”

Those who don’t understand looks at Inosuke like he’s crazy.

Even though they don’t understand, someone goes and punch the living heck out of Zenitsu (knocking him unconscious).

*Not my own text. Text taken from a meme.

Sendai Frog Kei vs Sendai Museum Kei. I couldn’t decide which one I liked better.

I’m practicing drawing more semi-realism.

Tsukishima: Here. (Hands Yamaguchi a tortoise wearing a ridiculously small hat)

Yamaguchi: (Confused)

Tsukishima: It’s for you

Yamaguchi: (Takes the tortoise)

Tsukishima: His name is Cat

Yamaguchi: (more confusion) It’s a tortoise

Tsukishima: I know. But, you wanted a cat and we can’t get one because I’m allergic to cats. So, here’s our tortoise name Cat.

Yamaguchi: (Debating if Tsukki deserves a kiss or a smack to the head)

Title: It’s Awkward But I’m Glad You’re Here

Every step and change in their lives together had always felt right and natural. It felt like they were meant to happen as if fate wielded so. Going from two strangers on the playground to somewhat friends, to the transition from friends to best friends, it was all natural for Kei and Tadashi. Everything has always felt just right between them. Hearts pounding and hands shaking, one summer day as Kei and Tadashi were talking about how they thought high school would be, they both suddenly felt a pull. They both knew that something has changed. There was a sudden want. Something exciting. Confessions were said, and like always their transition from best friends to boyfriends felt natural.

But heck……. The transition from best friends to lovers may have been smooth sailing but it would seem both of their families were determined to make the whole ordeal awkward.

Kei’s mom and Tadashi’s mom had suddenly high five. Tadashi’s mom handed Kei’s mom some money while both mumbled something about a bet.

Did their mom’s really place a bet on when Kei and Tadashi would get together?

Apparently, Tadashi’s mom had bet that they would get together in their 2nd year of high school. And Kei’s mom being the ever so observant person that she was had a lurking feeling that they would get together the summer right before high school.

Then there was Akiteru who for some reason was crying. Kei and Tadashi walked away as he went on and on about how proud and happy he was.

And for some reason everyone…! Everyone! Decided to give them the sex talk. It was the most awkward thing in the world.

The worst part of it all was when Kei’s dad came home with condoms and lube and handed it to Kei with a wink. As this was happening to Kei, at the Yamaguchi household, Tadashi’s dad had handed him stacks of gay adult film. Kei and Tadashi did not know if they should be happy with the too overwhelming of support, or die in embarrassment.

They were kids! Barely high schoolers and their families acted as if they were going to shove their tongues down each other’s in any second.

It only got more awkward from there.

Their first kiss which happened a week after they became official was met with an eruption of cheers. It was just a quick peck to the lips. Their stupid family members were apparently observing them the whole time during the picnic. They were both a blushing mess.

Kei’s dad had suggested the two families get together for a pinic to celebrate their families becoming closer.

Their first deep and intimate kiss was caught by Tadashi’s mom. They had just lost to Aoba Johsai, and Tadashi was at an all time low. In Kei’s desperation to prove to Tadashi how beautiful and precious he was they were suddenly making out on Tadashi’s bed.

All of sudden the door swung open with a shocked mom at the door. And once again, they received the very awkward sex talk.

Is it a suprise they were once again a blushing mess?

In their third year of high school, they were finally going to make use of all the stupid sex talks they have received over the year but…

Of course, Akiteru walked in on them. Needless to say Akiteru was quick to share this news.

Kei’s mom and Tadashi’s mom needed to know who was top and who was the bottom because apparently another bet was made between them.

Kei revealed that it was the wrong mindset to assume there needed to be a strictly top and strictly bottom in a gay relationship.

Tadashi’s dad was suddenly really happy about this. As it turns out he won the bet? Who knows. Apparently, Tadashi’s dad bet that they were switches. Even though Kei didn’t say that.

Seriously, what kind of parents bet on their kids love life?

Kei once again received lube and condoms from his dad.

Akiteru replaced Kei’s knob with one that had a lock. Something that Kei was secretly grateful for.

“The Tsukishima and Yamaguchi’s households were busybodies which made being two teenagers in love and going through teenage hormones the most awkward thing in the world. As awkward as it was, we were both really happy how supportive our families were with our relationship. It was awkward but I am glad you were there, Tadashi. I cannot believe today is the day we will be going from finances to husbands. If anyone ever asks what home is, I will always say ‘home is Tadashi’.”

Kei wraps up his speech.

The night was filled with laughter as everyone teased Kei and Tadashi about the awkward stages of their love life.

No one in that room had ever had a doubt about Kei and Tadashi. It was never “if”, it has always been “when will they get married.”

Because Kei and Tadashi together has always been just right.

“I belong here. It was the first lie I ever told.” -Little Loki-

Loki has always known he was different. He just didn’t know why.(until obviously the day Thor, Sif, the warriors 3, and Loki decided to go to Jotunheim).

It has come to my realization that many Haikyuu fans do not know of the Haikyuu CD dramas.

They are canon and provide deeper depth into characters’ personalities and relationships.

I swear in almost every CD Drama, Yamaguchi just has to sneak in a sentence about how much he loves Tsukishima.

And somehow Tsukkiyama is not canon.

Yamaguchi literally says “as much as I love Tsukki…” and “because I love Tsukki…” is the CD dramas.

It also shows how far off Fanon haikyuu is with Tsukishima’s personality especially with Tsukishima and Yamaguchi’s friendship.

One of my favorite CD drama takes place right after the Shiratorizawa vs Karasuno match.

The first years are chilling together and start talking about the match.

90% of it is just them bickering. But the conversation reaches a topic about serving.

Kageyama yells at Hinata that his serving sucks, and somehow this leads into talks about Yamaguchi.

Tsukishima states matter of factly that it only makes sense that Yamaguchi is an amazing server because he practices the hardest at them.

Here’s the link to that conversation for anyone interested.