Keith0!

But whenever someone older, someone of the opposite sex makes a mistake, they get told that "it's fine"? Why can't I have that kind of response? Why do I have to be verbally beaten down by a mistake that I've made in the past?

Jinchuuriki Headcanons

Okay listen. I firmly believe every jinchuuriki has something weirdly distinct about them. Like, yeah, they’ve got a tailed beast inside, but I mean physically and biologically they’re just... off. The bijuu left more than chakra. They left ✨features✨.

Also, they’re all tall. Every single one of them. You cannot convince me otherwise. You’re telling me they contain giant monsters and still have the audacity to be under 5'8”? No way. Yagura’s probably the shortest (like 5'10"—short king behavior), Roshi’s taller, then you’ve got Gaara, Fuu, Yugito, Utakata, and Naruto chilling somewhere in the mid-range. Killer Bee is second tallest because of course he is, and Han? Han’s just up there like 6’10”, blocking the sun for everyone else.

Anyway, here’s how I think their “bijuu traits” show up:

Gaara: His skin literally feels like sand. Kankuro learned this the hard way when he tried to hold baby Gaara and came away feeling like he just got an exfoliating spa treatment. Not rough, just… textured. Like hugging the desert.

Yugito: She can glow. Not metaphorically. I mean she lights up blue when her chakra’s high enough. She’s like a human lantern and yeah, she can set wood on fire with it. Blue fire, because normal fire is for mortals. Also, her face has these subtle feline features that make her look like she’s constantly judging you in HD.

Yagura: Bro’s built different— literally. His bones are insanely hard, especially around his ribs. Like, medically concerning levels of “why does this feel like armor plating.” No one’s breaking this man’s chest without divine intervention.

Roshi: I think he’s always warm. Like his body temperature is way higher than normal. You sit next to him and it’s like sitting near a campfire. He probably doesn’t get cold ever and drinks boiling tea just because he can. Great at winter, sucks in summer.

Han: Absolute skyscraper. All legs. Built like a walking mech suit. You could spot him in a crowd of giants and still go, “Yeah, that’s Han.” His movements are mechanical too and perfectly efficient, perfectly terrifying.

Utakata: He’s so pale it’s suspicious. Like, “do you cast a reflection?” levels of pale. But it suits him, especially when he’s walking around in the mist, blowing bubbles like some ghostly poetry student.

Fuu: Her eyes glow. Like, you can see them from across the room. Insects are obsessed with her, butterflies land on her mid-conversation and she just keeps talking like it’s normal. Probably smells like fresh rain and moss or something unfairly nice.

Killer Bee: Man is made of rhythm. Even his chakra probably pulses on beat. He walks in tempo. He breathes in 4/4 time. If someone starts clapping near him, he will freestyle, and it’ll be good. Like, unreasonably good.

-pokie

Headcanons!~Emma

Sano Emma: First Princess / Cultural Icon

A beloved public figure who reshaped the court’s aesthetics and social circles. While she doesn’t wield a sword or spell, her influence through fashion, art, and politics is just as sharp.

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1. The Empire’s Living Portrait:

Emma’s face has been painted more than any other royal. Portraits of her hang in academies, tea salons, and fashion guilds—not by order, but by adoration. She represents a standard of grace, balance, and poise.

2. Redefined Royal Dress Codes:

She rewrote the court’s style rulebook—blending ornate kimonos with European corsetry and high collars. Her hybrid fashion sparked trends from commoners to foreign diplomats, leading to the "E-Silhouette" craze.

3. Knows Every Court Secret—But Spills None:

Though she doesn’t engage in swordplay, Emma is unmatched in courtly strategy. She knows who’s sleeping with whom, who’s skimming gold off taxes, and who’s forging alliances in the dark. Her weapon is silence—and the implication that she might speak.

4. Never Wears the Same Headdress Twice:

Each elaborate hairstyle and crown has a purpose—coded meanings only those in high society understand. A peony pin may mean mourning. A black ribbon means disapproval. The empire watches her choices like scripture.

5. Master of the “Backhanded Compliment”:

Emma’s court language is polished, polite—and lethal. She can reduce a baroness to tears using only four elegantly spoken words and a polite smile.

6. The Emperor’s Favorite, but Not His Pawn:

The Emperor dotes on her as his jewel—but she plays a long game. She subtly redirects his decisions, shields Mikey from consequences, and quietly arranges policies to protect the poor and marginalized.

7. Hostess of the Velvet Salon:

Once a week, Emma opens a private evening salon—no men allowed—where poets, seamstresses, healers, and noblewomen gather to speak freely. No guards. No masks. It’s said more policy is shaped there than in the war room.

8. Highly Trained in the Art of the Fan:

Emma’s fan movements aren’t just graceful—they’re encoded language. She can signal allies, insult enemies, or even give orders with a flick. Mikey is one of the few who can interpret it fully.

9. Suffers in Silence from Chronic Illness:

Few know Emma has a condition that weakens her lungs. On bad days, she stays hidden behind sheer silk screens, dictating letters while coughing into embroidered cloths. She sees illness not as weakness—but proof she can lead with pain.

10. Once Talked a Foreign Prince Out of War:

A visiting prince challenged the empire’s honor. Rather than let the court escalate, Emma danced with him at a gala and whispered truths in his ear. He left the empire the next morning—and never spoke of it again.

11. Keeps a Hidden Garden on the Palace Roof:

Among vines and cherry trees, Emma tends to rare blue lilies she cultivated herself. Only Mikey and one maid know of it. It’s where she prays, thinks, and weeps when the weight becomes too much.

12. Gave Mikey His First Ribbon:

When they were children, Emma tied a piece of her hair ribbon around Mikey’s wrist after a brutal training session. “To remind you you’re still human.” He wore it under his armor for years—until it frayed to nothing.

13. Writes Anonymous Editorials in the Court Gazette:

Under a false name, Emma submits sharp critiques of noble excess, imperial waste, and war policies. The public loves the author. The court wants them unmasked. Emma smiles whenever the topic comes up.

14. Keeps Every Letter From Her Mother:

Their mother died young, but Emma still has every ink-stained letter she ever received. She rereads them on lonely nights and copies the handwriting in her own journals, just to keep it alive.

15. Doesn’t Want the Throne, But Refuses to See It Rot:

Emma will never claim the imperial seat, but she’ll fight tooth and nail to keep it from falling into unworthy hands. Her loyalty is not to the throne itself—but to the people it’s supposed to protect.

16. Taught Herself to Dance in Foreign Styles:

She practiced French and Spanish dances in secret by candlelight, then stunned the court at the spring equinox gala by outshining the foreign envoys at their own traditions.

17. Wears Perfume That’s Impossible to Replicate:

It’s said her scent is a blend of peony, sandalwood, and something no one can place. Rumor says it was created by a blind apothecary she once saved from execution.

18. Feared More Than the War Council:

Generals may shout and duel—but when Emma raises an eyebrow at your proposal, your career is already dead. Mikey once said, “The blade cuts once. Emma cuts forever.”

19. “The Mirror Queen” of Court:

Emma is called The Mirror Queen in hushed tones—not just for her beauty, but because she reflects people’s true nature back at them. A smile to a cruel noble reveals their insecurity. A pause after a compliment exposes their guilt.

20. Keeps Her Enemies Close—At Her Table:

She invites her most dangerous political rivals to her salons and banquets, seats them closest, and treats them with warm familiarity. They leave flattered, never realizing she’s mapped their every ambition by dessert.

21. Learned to Speak Five Languages for Diplomacy:

Emma speaks not only in court Japanese and English, but also Latin, French, Korean, and Mandarin. She does this not to boast—but to avoid ever relying on male translators in key negotiations.

22. Doesn’t Trust the Church:

Emma is respectful during ceremonies, but never leads prayer. She believes the clergy wields too much power under the guise of purity. She funds the arts and sciences instead of temples—quietly redirecting influence.

23. Her Dresses Tell Stories:

Every outfit Emma wears is layered with narrative. A phoenix embroidery when the empire is in crisis. A storm-gray obi on days she challenges the council. Her most scandalous gown was stitched with a subtle ouroboros—eternity consuming itself.

24. Once Saved a Servant’s Life by Breaking Protocol:

A young servant falsely accused of theft was about to be executed. Emma stepped barefoot into the judgment hall, broke a fan in protest, and forced a public retrial. Her act stunned the empire—and spared the servant.

25. Has a Collection of Masks, Literally and Figuratively:

In a secret chamber behind her dressing quarters, Emma keeps over two dozen ceremonial masks. Kabuki, opera, funeral, festival. She stares at them when preparing for major decisions. “Every role must be worn well,” she whispers.

26. Refuses to Marry for Power:

Emma has turned down over 40 suitors—princes, generals, and merchants alike. The court believes she’s celibate, but Emma simply refuses to be purchased. Her heart is her own, and that threatens men more than a blade.

27. Has Eyes and Ears in Every Noble House:

From former maids to forgotten daughters, Emma has quietly built a web of loyal informants—those whom the empire ignored, she empowered. In return, they whisper secrets into her silken veil.

28. Sometimes Sings Alone at the Observatory:

At the top of the palace’s watchtower, where stars are studied, Emma sings lullabies in her mother’s voice. Only the wind hears. Some guards say the tower is haunted by a sorrowful spirit in silver.

29. The Only One Mikey Listens To Without Question:

Even as a feared general, Mikey softens in Emma’s presence. She can calm his rage with a glance. Their bond is deep, quiet, and sacred—not because she controls him, but because he sees her as the last true piece of their childhood.

30. Once Challenged the Chancellor Over Tea:

During a public tea ceremony, the empire’s chancellor insulted a female scholar. Emma calmly overturned her tea bowl—a massive break in protocol—then recited the scholar’s thesis from memory. The room went silent.

31. Keeps a Silver Dagger in Her Vanity Drawer:

A gift from Mikey. She’s never used it, but sharpens it regularly. She says it reminds her that her power isn’t just symbolic.

32. Has a Hidden Room of Banned Art:

Emma collects artwork deemed “too provocative” or “politically dangerous.” Nude sculptures, rebellion paintings, even love poems between women. She hides them in a locked room, protecting beauty from ignorance.

33. Once Wrote a Children’s Book Under a Pseudonym:

Titled The Thread of Starlight, it follows a princess who teaches a sleeping empire to dream again. It became a folk classic. Only Mikey and the Empress Dowager know she wrote it.

34. Dislikes Mirrors Despite Her Reputation:

Despite being the empire’s beauty icon, Emma avoids her reflection. She says, “I don’t want to mistake the mask for the face underneath.”

35. Hates the Sound of Applause:

It reminds her of funerals—forced, loud, and hollow. She prefers silence, or the rustle of paper. True approval, to her, is in what people choose to remember.

36. Wears a Poison Ring—Not to Kill, but to Signal:

Emma has a discreet ring with a hidden compartment. It contains not poison, but a slow-acting dye that stains tea. If she ever suspects someone plans to poison her, she slips it in her own cup first—forcing a public test of loyalty.

37. Her Quill is Mightier than the Throne:

Behind the scenes, Emma ghostwrites political speeches for other nobles—carefully shaping imperial discourse through other voices. Entire reforms have passed without anyone realizing she was the one who seeded them.

38. Keeps an Alias in the Underground Fashion Market:

She’s known as Lady Thread in the black-market fashion scene. She sells “illegal” hybrid garments—Japanese-European fusion designs considered improper by conservatives. It’s her form of rebellion through fabric.

39. Practices Political Theater:

Emma often stages “fainting” or “emotional outbursts” in court—not because she’s weak, but because men lower their guard when they think a woman is fragile. She lets them underestimate her—then bleeds them dry with policy.

40. Secretly Teaches Court Girls Self-Defense:

Once a week, she gathers maids, concubines, and noble daughters under the guise of poetry readings—but they’re taught how to wield fans as daggers, stilettos hidden in hairpins, and chokeholds disguised as dance steps.

41. The People See Her as Their True Leader:

While the emperor rules in name, many peasants and artisans quietly consider Emma their sovereign. Street murals show her wrapped in vines, holding a scale. Children say, “Princess Emma hears even the whispers.”

42. Hides Her Rage in Poetry:

She writes scathing verses under a pseudonym published in underground zines. One poem criticized the emperor directly. No one knew it was her, but when she read it aloud in a salon—her voice shook, and Mikey didn’t blink.

43. Has a Fractured Relationship with the Emperor:

She refers to him as “The Crown” rather than “Brother.” They haven’t spoken directly in years. Emma believes he squandered the nation’s soul. He fears her influence more than any sword.

44. Plans Her Own Succession—but Not as Empress:

Emma doesn’t want the throne. She wants to choose who rises next. She’s grooming a young orphaned noble girl, turning her into a symbol of a better future—one Emma will build from the shadows.

45. Collects Last Words:

Emma keeps a handwritten book filled with people’s final statements—generals, traitors, artists, commoners. It’s a record of empire’s truth told only at death. She reads it during storms.

46. Does Not Cry Publicly—Ever:

It’s said the last time Emma cried in public was when she was ten. She has since trained her face into a calm mask. But those closest to her know—if Emma touches her necklace mid-sentence, she’s holding back grief.

47. Can Curse Like a Sailor—But Only in Latin:

In moments of genuine anger, she swears fluently in Latin. Few understand her, but Mikey does—and when he hears it, he knows to prepare for war.

48. Keeps a Blood-Stained Handkerchief in Her Journal:

It belonged to her mother, who died under mysterious circumstances. Emma believes the court covered it up. Her entire career is partially fueled by uncovering the truth—piece by piece.

49. Has Been Proposed to by Foreign Princes She’s Never Met:

Several suitors sent her locks of their hair, paintings, and even rare animals—none received a reply. Emma simply donated the gifts to orphanages, saying, “Let children gain what love never gave me.”

50. Keeps a Map of the Empire—But Her Version Has No Borders:

It’s hand-drawn, without color-coded kingdoms. On it, Emma has written phrases in every language she knows: Hope is borderless. Justice is unspoken. Love is forbidden but never dead.

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Sano Manjirou (Mikey): Third Prince / General of the Toman Military Division

Known as the "Unbreakable general," Mikey leads the empire’s strongest combat force. Stoic, unpredictable, and dangerous. Whispers say his loyalty wavers—some say he’s waiting for the empire to collapse before claiming it himself.

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1. Wears Imperial-Modified Armor:

Mikey's military garb is a fusion of a European breastplate with the flowing design of a modified sokutai (court robe). His haori bears the Toman sigil—one not recognized by the emperor but feared across the empire.

2. Dual Education:

Raised with the education of a Noble—logic, history, and diplomacy—but trained by a ronin in secret arts: swordsmanship, meditation, and the silent language of rebellion.

3. Tea Over Wine:

While court nobles sip fine wines, Mikey drinks matcha in private. He performs tea ceremonies with military precision—his one grounding ritual amidst constant war plotting.

4. Speaks Little, Commands Much:

At council meetings, he speaks rarely, and when he does, even the eldest lords fall silent. His words are law within the Toman Division—even above the emperor's.

5. Master of Urban Warfare:

He controls the empire’s undercity—alleyways, brothels, smuggler ports. While nobles play at war in open fields, Mikey wages it in whispers and backstreets.

6. Keeps a Mechanical Pocket Watch:

A gift from a foreign inventor (possibly from the West), the watch was a token of a pact Mikey once made to never lose track of time—because he believes one second of hesitation could collapse empires.

7. Wears a Black Chrysanthemum Pin:

An imperial flower, but Mikey's is black—unofficial, heretical. Some claim it’s a silent insult to the throne. He’s never explained its meaning.

8. Spends Evenings at the Dojo-Courtyard:

Not at feasts or masquerades, but with soldiers and orphans—training, storytelling, watching the stars. He keeps traditions of the commoners more than those of the palace.

9. Toman’s Code Is Oral, Never Written:

Their oath is spoken, not recorded—like a prayer and a warning. “We do not kneel unless it’s to strike.”

10. Carries a Hidden Wakizashi in His Boot:

While most generals show off ceremonial swords, Mikey carries a short blade hidden in a riding boot. He says, “Steel is only loud when you want it to be.”

11. Feared in Court, Loved by the Poor:

The nobles distrust him. The common folk pray for him. Children paint his sigil on alley walls. To them, he's not the empire's executioner—he's its last chance.

12. Rumored to Be Cursed:

Some whisper Mikey cannot die until he sees the empire fall. Others say he already has—once, in another life. He doesn’t deny it. In fact, he sometimes says: “I’ve seen the end before. This time, I’ll rewrite it.”

13. The Raven Whisperer:

Crows and ravens seem unusually drawn to him. Some say it’s superstition, others believe it’s because he once spared a dying bird as a boy. Now, they follow him in battle and roost near his quarters.

14. Banned from the Imperial Chapel:

After openly questioning the empire’s divine right to rule, Mikey was banned from participating in sacred court rituals. He accepted the punishment with a smirk—and built his own quiet shrine in a ruined temple outside the city.

15. Sleeps Lightly, Dreams Heavily:

He sleeps sitting up, often fully clothed, katana within reach. When he dreams, it’s of blood in rainwater, laughter cut short, and a younger self walking away from a burning city.

16. Trained in Pressure Point Combat:

Beyond brute strength, Mikey studied forbidden martial techniques that allow him to disable enemies with a single strike—taught to him by a defector sentenced to death. He granted the man mercy... then took his name off the records.

17. Keeps a Map of the Empire with No Names:

On the wall of his war room is a giant, nameless map. No borders. No noble territories. Just terrain and roads. He calls it the “map of what could be.”

18. Refuses to Bow to the Emperor in Private:

In public, Mikey performs the formal bow—but in private audiences, he meets his father's eyes directly. It’s not rebellion. It’s a reminder: "You don’t own me, Father. You bred me to end you."

19. Once Let an Assassin Go:

A masked killer once reached Mikey’s sleeping chambers. Instead of striking back, Mikey disarmed him and gave him a choice: die, or serve under him. The assassin vanished… but sightings suggest he now walks in Mikey’s shadow.

20. Hates Mirrors:

He avoids them, covering them with cloth or turning them to face walls. “They don’t reflect me,” he once muttered. “They reflect what I’m becoming.”

21. Keeps a Letter He’ll Never Send:

Hidden in his coat is a torn, weathered letter addressed to a name no one in court recognizes. It ends with: “If I survive this war, I’ll come find you. If I don’t, forget I ever tried.”

22. His Horse is Trained for Silence:

Unlike imperial steeds, Mikey’s horse wears no metal and responds to touch, not reins. It’s as silent as its rider, and just as deadly when provoked.

23. Toman’s Signal is a Candle in the Window:

Members of his military brotherhood light a single white candle in their windows if trouble brews nearby. It’s a quiet network—palace guards have never caught on.

24. May Have Royal Bastards:

Whispers swirl of Mikey fathering children among the common folk. He’s never confirmed it—but quietly funds orphanages and schools in rough districts, sometimes under aliases.

25. Wears Rings with Poison Capsules:

One ring holds a fast-acting toxin. Another holds the antidote. He never says whether it’s for enemies—or himself, if things spiral too far.

26. Attends Executions in Silence:

When traitors are hanged or beheaded, Mikey sometimes stands among the commoners to watch. Not as a threat—but as a reminder. “What becomes of loyalty when it’s placed in the wrong hands?”

27. Doesn't Fear Death—Fears Being Forgotten:

He doesn’t want statues or poems. But he fears disappearing without leaving something different behind. “The empire will remember me. Not because I ruled. Because I broke the cycle.”

28. Knows Every Soldier's Name in His Core Unit:

Despite his aloof reputation, Mikey memorizes the names, families, and strengths of every soldier in his elite guard. When one dies, he personally writes their name into a hidden black ledger and mourns them in silence.

29. Banned the Use of Drums in His Division:

While most generals march to war with music, Mikey banned drums from the Toman Division. “The battlefield already sings,” he once said. His army moves in eerie silence—until the moment of impact.

30. Has an Heirloom Bell Tied to His Sword Hilt:

It's tiny, made from black jade, and doesn’t ring unless drawn. It once belonged to his late elder brother, whose death is shrouded in imperial secrecy.

31. Has Never Smiled in a Portrait:

No official painting, etching, or bust of Mikey shows him smiling. Artists say they feel a chill when trying to capture his eyes. Some claim the portraits shift subtly at night.

32. Keeps a Fox Mask in His Quarters:

It’s cracked, old, and of unknown origin. He wears it only during clandestine missions or when walking among the people. In folklore, the fox symbolizes cunning—and the divine trickster.

33. Toman’s Motto Is Whispered, Not Shouted:

"Strike swift. Leave none to speak." It’s a phrase passed from mentor to soldier. Rumors say Mikey invented it after a massacre he was ordered to cover up.

34. Once Burned a Noble’s Estate Without Permission:

When a duke used child labor in the mines, Mikey razed his estate overnight. The emperor was furious. Mikey offered no defense—only said: “Justice isn’t always handed down. Sometimes you make your own sword.”

35. Believes the Empire Is Sick, Not Evil:

Despite his quiet resistance, Mikey doesn’t want to destroy the empire—he wants to change it. He believes its core was once noble, but greed infected it. “Cut away the rot, and it may still stand.”

36. Has a Sister He Protects from Afar:

A younger half-sister hidden from court politics. Mikey sends her letters under an assumed name, always ending with, “Walk freely. One day, I’ll make sure it’s safe for you to come home.”

37. Master of Misdirection:

He lets the court see him as cold and detached. In reality, he manipulates their underestimation. He’s planted false rumors about his motives—some even started by him personally.

38. Writes Poetry in Old Japanese:

Locked in a drawer under his weapons chest are dozens of haiku and tanka poems, written during campaigns. They speak of loss, firelight, forgotten names—and once, a boy who wanted peace.

39. Secretly Taught Street Children to Fight:

When stationed near the slums, he’d gather orphans in alleys and teach them basic self-defense. Many now work as scouts or spies in his underground network.

40. Keeps His Brother’s Dagger in His Boot:

The blade was found beside his brother's body, never returned to the palace. Mikey carries it as both penance and reminder. It’s the only object that ever makes his hands tremble.

41. Believes in Reincarnation:

He once told a dying soldier, “This isn’t the only life you’ll live. But make it one you’re proud of.” When asked if he fears death, he responded: “No. I fear coming back the same.”

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This is for my fanfic called "Takemichi’s guide into saving himself.(Nvm he has a harem now, wtf)" In Ao3

hi! thanks for stopping by — this is my first time using tumblr so please be patient while i stumble around and figure things out.

i’m mostly here to share my fanfics, post headcanons no one asked for, and spiral over whatever fandom currently has me in a chokehold.

right now, though? i’m suffering from ✨writer’s block✨ and it’s getting personal.

no motivation, zero ideas, and a hyperfixation that apparently ghosted me.

so i’m reaching out — if you’ve got prompts, questions, theories, chaos, or just want to talk about characters with me, i’m all ears.

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about the fanfic:

Fantasy | Isekai | Tokyo Revengers AU

a full-on reimagining of Tokyo Revengers in a fantasy setting — think magic, swords, trauma arcs, and emotional intensity.

Main ship: Mikey × Takemichi

Bonus pain: Takemichi × everyone (mostly unrequited, because angst)

Genre: BL focus, GL elements, slow-burn drama, found family, magical politics, and heavy on the emotional growth

Setting: inspired by a 16th-century fantasy world with ancient powers, royal courts, and secrets buried under centuries of conflict

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vibes / inspiration

Story/worldbuilding energy:

A Way to Protect the Female Lead’s Older Brother

Doctor Elise

The Villainess is a Marionette

I Raised My Husband with Money

The Villainess is Destined to Die

MC personality (inner thoughts/chaos):

My Next Life as a Villainess

I’m Not That Kind of Talent

Beware the Villainess

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If anyone's curious about the fic it's “Takemichi’s guide into saving himself.(Nvm he has a harem now, wtf)”

Ugly title I KNOW. I'm working on it😔😭

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i’m really proud of the concept, but the words just aren’t flowing right now.

so if anything sparks your curiosity — worldbuilding, ships, random what-ifs, character arcs — feel free to shoot a message or ask. even reblogs with reactions or tags help a ton.