#rambeling

2. Also, the lack of glasses.

That may be more obvious but we know Spamton started wearing his colored glasses to look like Swatch to sneak in Queen's mansion, so after he got kicked out. (He may have started wearing black and white clothes for the same reasons)

Thank to that line in Swatch's shop:

And spamton Q&A:

3. The hair color

This part about "-$0.99 hair" I don't really know what to do with.

Given Spamton is an Addison (more on that later) he should have hair the same color as his skin.

So either he had already black hair, explaining why the price is negative (?) or it's just a quirk of Spamton's language and he did have white hair.

(It could also be that the wig cost him $0.99 thus he now down $0.99, or even that he just dyed them and therefor they can't be sold.)

It's quite confusing but I will get to more theorizing and headcannon at the end.

The mouth and cheeks :

Spamton, as well as the Addisons (maybe) don't seem able to close their mouths.

It make sense since we see in his shop sprite Spamton has a hinged mouth much like a puppet (this ties back to his story arc obviously) explaining the frozen mouth.

Interestingly enough the hinges lines aren't visible in his darkworld sprite (space an readability is why) that COULD indicate that the others Addisons have hinges too but it's just not visible since we never see them in a proper shop.

We also always see them smiling. This also make sense in a charadesign stand point as they are supposed to be salesman, it's their entire personality.

Anyway, the only part we actualy see moving (other that the bottom) are the corners of the mouth and the cheeks.

Speaking of the cheeks, as we already saw in the in game poster, his cheeks were pink. But now they are red !

It's an old poster, are the color faded ? But the black part aren't.

I thought about it, but while rewatching a compilation of spamton shop dialogue I noticed something I had forgotten.

His cheeks disappear when he stops smiling. They aren't permanent part of his cheeks (like I used to think)

Now why do they change color ? I don't know.

A possible explanation could be this:

They get redder the wider his smile is. (I would tie it to the physical aspect no emotional, I don't think it has anything to do with his actual level of happiness)

It's not perfect, (why would he be less happy at his supposed peak and more happy now) but it could be argued. This would just allow every color to exist at the same time.

Spamton and the Addisons:

Earlier I said he used to be an Addison.

These guys (just in case you didn't know).

Makes sense: the permanent smile, the classy black v neck T-shirt and their position as salesman all throughout the cyber city.

They both acknowledge each other as part of the same group.

About their differences Spamton said:

And the Addisons said:

From that (and the hair color problem we talked about earlier) either he was just a smaller Addison for no particular reason, or there IS a difference between them.

My guess would be that the Addisons represent adds on websites etc.. and Spamton is specifically e-mail adds. Which, since his the only one we see, would mean more work to reach less potential buyers.

It would make sense with his name and his constent association with e-mail, specifically by Tenna.

Interpretation, headcannon and theories:

So, taking all of that into account let's have fun and try to put all of this into a chronological evolution of his design.

1. The original mail walker

For the first design I debated a little about the color of his pants and his hair. But since none of them ever mention anything about it (and to make the progression a bit more interesting) I decided to give him the same clothes and hair.

Nothing much to say.

2. The calm before the storm

His supposed design around the time he started living at Queen's mansion. Sales are through the roof, all is good.

I see a lot of people drawing him with a red suit. Don't get me wrong, he looks handsome in this little red tuxedo but I'm trying to stay as close as possible to the in game design.

Also, again, on the in game poster we can see hi has a black top.

It looks like hair but given his design it's most likely his shoulder.

I still made it a suit jacket because at that point he's staring to make money, I would imagine he wanted to look more fancy.

The poster is also why I gave him black hair, it could be explain in univers the same wait as the jacket, wanting to change looks. New look new me mentality you know.

Also the white pants in preparation for his last design.

3. The downfall.

You'll notice his design didn't change much.

Realistically after his sales went completely flat and being evicted from Queens castel he never let go of his "rich" clothes.

He's still living in the past and this is one of the ways he does it.

I obviously made the clothes more jagged and and his white pants turned a bit gray.

And, of course, the glasses.

I don't have any specific reason for giving him a turtleneck, other than maybe it's cold in the trash zone (?) I've just always drawn him with a turtleneck I'm used to it now I can't see him without it.

In my opinion it supports the "lost in the dump" look.

I surely forgot some things, and if you want to add anything feel free to reblog this, anyway...

Thanks for reading all the way, I'm just writing this to ramble. Charadesign really IS my passion and I have to shout in the void about it.

I have to !

As a gift please take this pipis:

So here's some resources for a TLDR version! But I'll be explaining age-regression, it's benefits to me, and why I encourage others to try!

Remember it is ALWAYS sfw! (Which means agere isn't a kink, never has been and never will be!)

So age-regression, or it's shortened name Agere (Takes Age, and the Re from Regression and combines them!) Is a form of dissociation in which someone mentally reverts back to a younger age! This can be anywhere from a few years younger, such as a 17 year old regressing to a 15 year old. Or it can be many years younger—Example being a 17 year old regressing to a 4 year old!

During this state: they are mentally younger, either fully or partially depending on the person. And do think like said age. And often their behaviors correspond with their regressed age, assuming they aren't masking it!

Sometimes you are aware you're regressed, and other times you're not—Both are completely fine!

It's a wonderful way to relive your childhood in a safe environment, feel young and cared for again like a child, or express your inner child!

Okay, but why would I use that to cope?

Don't worry, I hear your questions!

The reason it's a good coping mechanism, for me atleast, is regressing allows you to process your emotions at your own pace. Though they might still be overwhelming, I find it much easier to let my big emotions calm down when I feel small, because it's like they slowly burn off rather than going boom!

If you're stressed a lot, it's a good way to temporarily remove yourself from your burdens! Like you don't have any worries other than 'should I use the pink or blue crayon?' Vibes! Pressure slowly bleeding off rather than having an outburst.

And, for fun! It can be fun to connect with your inner child, do the things you liked as a kid and reunited with that mindset! You don't need to have missed out on your childhood to regress, it can be completely for fun!

Now now, age regression isn't always all fun and games. Because you do think like whatever age you've regressed to, you might have temper tantrums or get cranky or confused if something triggers it.

That's okay.

Yeah, it can feel icky—But me personally, i much prefer these occasionally than letting my emotions boil over and having a breakdown when I'm not regressed!

I've lost and wasted a lot of my childhood. This is my way of healing and re-experiencing childhood joy. Please, don't ever forget that type of wonder, it's so magical and so nice and cozy.

It's a way to cope because it can be an outlet, a comfort, a way to regulate emotions, a way to escape, a way to just relax. And, while not everyone turns out liking it, that's okay! But it works for me, and so so many others. I've had atleast 6 or so friends start regressing and they're still doing it to this day!

And the best part is it's temporary, so if there's more mature things you enjoy? You don't have to give those up, okay? You can find time to regress and relax, and come back to your normal routine later!

It's benefits can be:

Destressing.

Processing lots of emotions at once.

Enjoyment.

Getting to do things you were denied as a child.

Able to let out emotions via tantrums or fits in a much less destructive headspace.

Reliving a simpler mindset.

Helping with sleeping. (I find it much easier to nap/go to bed if I'm regressed!)

Getting a fresh feeling after you're done regressing.

Stimulating if understimulated.

Can help if you're also overstimulated.

Healing inner child.

Coping with trauma/stress in a healthy way.

Help with doing chores. (It's way easier to make chores fun if you're regressed in my experience, but some hate doing chores while regressed and that's cool too!)

And it can be different for each person!

It is absolutely okay to have a different experience, struggle regressing at first or even always, or not do it often!

I recommend if you want to start regressing—Find something that makes your inner child happy, indulge in the best things you liked or would've liked as the age you wanna regress to, find ways to incorporate your current interests into it!

Also things that you like, or positive things can help too!

It's honestly my best coping mechanism, it isn't 'weird' or 'wrong' especially if it helps you. And I can guarantee it's far better than plenty of unhealthy coping mechanisms!

Sooo... yeah! If you want, I recommend looking more into it! There's a whole community for you here on Tumblr, and other sites!

And this post mainly only covers the positives, but it's what I wanted to focus on!

Byee!! (Pssstt BTW agere doesn't have to be all pastels and cute and stuff!! Do what makes you happy! Use whatever colours and vibes you want!)

Like I mentioned, when I first finished Mob Psycho 100 in June of this year I wasn't into any ship. I was actually REALLY NOT into ships. I really liked gen. I wanted to explore the characters and I loved the complex relationships between everyone but I didn't want it to be overshadowed by romance. I purposely steered clear of any and all ship art.

But then I started to see some TeruMob fanart and I was like "Aw man, they are so cute and squishy." And I started to like them....just a lil bit. ONLY A LITTLE BIT.

BUT then I read more Teru-centric fics, read Teru analysis' and then I was like. Oh shit, Teru is 100% so into Mob it's like....this kid has it bad. He has a major crush. And even on the rewatch I am like WOW yep, confirmed in my brain, Teru has it bad. The subtext of his pinning is JUST so there for me. I didn't even have to look hard for it. I suddenly was very in on the Teru-one-sidded part of the ship.

But here's the thing, I'm not a big fan of ships like that... feels too unrequited. Hard for me to really like it. I need to have some level of something from both sides. Just how I am.

So that still leaves the question.

When and how does Shiego liking Teru work? Is there any subtext for that or am I just making it all up because I want the ship to work for me?

(which also is fine ya'll, no judgement if you ship two characters that barely interact, thats the fun of fandom stuff!)

I mean, all things considered, Shigeo likes Tsubomi. Scratch that, he REALLY likes Tsubomi. Shiego loves very strongly, like all his emotions. And he definitely likes Teru, they are good friends, so I kept thinking: where and how does that cross into a crush to me, for these characters?

Teru cares a lot, he adores Shigeo—Shigeo is kind, he is powerful, he is everything Teru wants to be. But are there places where I see this same level of intensity from Shigeo?

Annnnnnnnd then I got to their fight in season 3.

Everything Shiego did to Teru was so pointed. So raw and angry. Like I said, I think Shigeo feels his feelings very strongly and, I don't know, just the fact that he PERSUED Teru to humiliate him EXACTLY in the same way again, tells me that their first meeting had an intense impact on him. We don't see a lot of his feelings on his meeting with Teru, besides the brief ??? in that episode. After meeting Teru, it's just...life goes on as normal for them. But deep down I don't think Shigeo ever really tackled his complex feelings about Teru and their first meeting.

So it all comes out, its all be stewing for AGES, and what comes out is mean. It's aggressive. It's almost sarcastic? It's what happens when we let things chew us up inside and comes out all twisted.

Teru evoked such a strong reaction from Shigeo, even if Shigeo didn't admit it or express it, that I can't help but think, after things have settled, after he has spent more time adjusting to his whole self...after they both take time to really examine themselves and grow....

....that Shigeo wouldn't develop stronger feelings for this boy who also turned his world upside down. Who made him feel such strong emotions, who changed his world too.

Teru was forever changed by meeting another esper his age.

I think Shiego was too.

And I think where I started to love them was after the finale, after Teru's acceptance of Shiego for who he was.

I don't want to pigeonhole any of the espers into only being able to date other espers. But I also....yes, Shiego is a normal kid, but he is also Shiego.

Teru is a person who understands the strength it takes to keep that power, who has seen Shiego at all sides. His best and his worst.

But gosh this scene....

OUGHGGH

JUST THROW ME IN A RIVER WHY DON"T YOU

Yeah this whole scene just.....just yea. OUGH.

But yeah I just feel like Teru's crush would only grow after that. He would see Shigeo as a person over an all powerful esper.

While I like to think Shigeo's would develop over time and them smack into him like a runaway freight train. Because Shigeo FEELS so strongly, for all his emotions. He feels sadness strongly, he feels love strongly, he feels anger strongly—he just feels everything SO strongly. That is why he is powerful, that is why he is who he is, that is why ??? became what it is.