#harudaki

I personally found the idea of Yousuke living with Iwaki to be okay but it was the other things surrounding it that made me either uncomfortable or pissed off.

I honestly didn't like the inclusion of Shou and his boy toy. (I'm obvious not a fan of them) I didn't feel comfortable about Youka showing the pseudo pedophilia moment that occurred in the series (a moment that was a exclusive chapter for either ALIVE 2 or 3)

I don't think Youka was ever trying to replace Katou with Yousuke. I am making the assumption that he was always meant to represent the child that Iwaki ALWAYS wanted with Katou. That theme and symbolism is seen in the chapter that Yousuke is born and represented in through the special connection the two share. (Which could also be a hint to the reincarnation theme of the series)

The special connection can also be a reference to the special bond between Iwaki and Katou. Not focusing on the problematic factors to their relationship, especially in Afterward, Yousuke is meant to be Iwaki's anchor. Yousuke knows that he could never replace his uncle (the memory of him spending time with Katou) but also knows that Iwaki would never see him as such and would always see him as an extension of himself (family) and Katou. To the fandom, mostly, and me, Yousuke is Iwaki's baby more so than his own mother.

I could be wrong but, Iwaki either breaks the cycle or reinvents the cycle by continuing to live which leads to them meeting again in the afterlife. How I personally view it is by thinking of the finale of The Good Place. I won't spoil the show but Iwaki finding peace and meeting Katou again in the afterlife reminds me of that shows' finale.

Katou Youji x Iwaki Kyousuke

Watercolor on paper

I made this fanart of Haru wo Daiteita in 2004 when I started to paint seriously. 16 freaking years ago. It is almost 20 years since I first read this manga and made these two my favorite couple. But then, there’s that ending. I just can’t 💔😭

In particular order... 2019 - 2020

1. King's Maker (Yessss I'm still right here waiting for season 2 that FORTUNATELY authors said they will continue it after months of Lezhin drama. Can't wait for Adult Wolf 😍)

EDIT June 2019 :

MAMAAAAAAAAA UUUUUUUUUU MA BOYS ARE BACKKKKKK THEY'RE BECOME A GREAT MAN 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Yeah ever since s2, this is MY FAVORITE BL!! You haven't read it?? READ IT! Wolfgang is such an idiot hottie and Shin is a genius pretty!

2. Viewfinder (Can't stop loving Asami since 11 years ago..and no one could take his place from me. My Kingggg of Semeeee Aaarrgghhh you shoot me right on my kokoro I don't minddd 💞💞💞)(Btw this is my phone wallpaper and my hubby just... ಠ_ಠ at it cuz he didn't know whether takaba is a man or a woman since I cut him on the right side ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°))

3. Koisuru Boukun (Senpai always angry? Seems like the story will go back to like they used to be? Naaah. Don't care. I always love it like Morinaga always loves Senpai)

4. Hidoku Shinaide (waiting for the breakup just for more drama cuz I wanna see Maya crying..fufufufuudfuhuehehehehhe) (Oh yess I miss his blond hair 😋😋)

2020 UPDATE LIST :

5. CASTE HEAVEN I've been loving this since the first day of its release years ago actually. I hafta put it here since MR now is... dunno where 😭. Oh well... I only like main couple I don't fckin care with others THANK GOD IT WASN'T TURNED AS SEX PISTOL 2.0 WHERE THEY FORGET ABOUT MAIN COUPLE.

5. 1. Maiden Rose (Come Ooooooon just continue at where it left off pleeease)

Oh yes I'm an oldschool fan. Not really like webtoons because as I read it, the longer chapter, the weider story u got *coughaguylikeyoucough*

Special list that I know no more hope but still waiting for a miracle..

Kashikomarimashita Destiny..butler story (Yeah yeah I know but...continue, pleeeeease 😭😭😭😭😭)

Harudaki (I.REGRET.I.DIDN'T.FOLLOW.THE.SCANLATOR.JUST.BECAUSE.I.DON'T.KNOW.HOW.TO.USE.MIRC.DAMMMMIIITTTT)

[College AU]

[Sunset Bay]

[The driver takes them to the beach, when they get out they walk down the stairs to the cabana with a table and two chairs]

Iwaki: It's really pretty out.

Katou: They told me that the sunset is around 6 o'clock so I thought that this would be more romantic.

Iwaki: It's lovely Katou.

Katou: I'm glad that you think so.

Iwaki: [kisses him]

Katou: [smiles]

Iwaki: I love you.

Katou: I love you too. [pulls out the chair for Iwaki]

Iwaki: Thank you. [sits down]

Katou: [pushes him in; then takes his seat]

Iwaki: What are we having?

Katou: It's a four-course meal so, I don't know? I asked them to surprise us.

Iwaki: Haven't had a four-course meal in a while.

Katou: Never had one before. This'll be a new experience.

Iwaki: The best part is the dessert.

Katou: [smirking] Dessert is always the best part.

Iwaki: Why are you smirking?

Katou: No reason.

Iwaki: [rolls his eyes] Sure.

Katou: I was referring to you.

Iwaki: [blushes] Oh.

Katou: [smiles]

Iwaki: Pervert...

Katou: [laughs]

[Three men come over with trays of food]

Server 1: Hola, my name is Antonio, I'll be your server for tonight.

Iwaki: [smiles]

Server 1: Would you two like some wine?

Katou: Yes, please.

[Antonio pops the wine bottle and pours their drinks while the other two serve them their first dish]

Katou: This smells so good.

Iwaki: It does.

Server 1: The first meal is stuffed peppers with quinoa and black beans.

Katou: Thank you.

[Antonio and the other servers leave]

Katou: [picks up his knife and fork and begins to eat]

Iwaki: [starts to eat]

Katou: How does it taste, Iwaki?

Iwaki: Good.

Katou: I'm asking because I know how you feel about multi-colored peppers.

Iwaki: Not much of a vegetable person but it's pretty good.

Katou: I know.

Iwaki: Do you like it?

Katou: Yes but I can't wait for the second course.

Iwaki: Neither can I.

[A few minutes later; Antonio and another server return with two more plates.]

Server 1: How was your meal?

Katou: Delicious.

Server 2: [takes the empty plates off the table]

Sever 1: [puts the second course in front of them] For the second course; it's Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostadas.

Katou: Thank you.

Iwaki: Now this I like.

Server 1: Enjoy.