In between Heaven and Hell

[akailycoris]

About Chapter 215

Well, doesn't this feel like the start of a wild ride!

We finally have a name for this mysteryous newcomer, but does anyone else feel like their name could possibly be... fake? Or is that just me? I don't know what it is, but something about it just doesn't sit right with me, like a piece of a puzzle that won't properly slide in:

MODRI VLADIS

Like, anyone familiar with the Harry Potter movies, remember in the 2nd movie when Tom Riddle shows that anagram of "I am Lord Voldemort" from his name?

Why am I getting similar vibes?!?!

And then this whole thing:

GOD, WHAT. A. MESS!

Literally and figuratively.

(-Also, like Master, like servant, just look at their faces, I'm bursting!!!-)

(-The hotel staff is very impressive too!-)

I think there are already a whole bunch of theories sprouting forward, like this being one of Sebastian's former contractors or someone is mistaking Sebastian for Vincent (which would be absolutely WILD!!!) or this is Joker, trying to remind Sebastian he cut his arm (which at least seems to track, in the sense that it does seem to be the same left arm that's being hurt).

In any case, I'm real pissed about how they're wasting blood they most surely got from other people, whom may not even be alive anymore.

That really angers me.

...

I'm still thinking of Beast though, mind you all. Maybe it's the whole deal with multiple Cinematic Records in a single body? From multiple people? But then why the fake name??

...

According to Google "The surname "Modri" most likely originates from the Slavic word "modrý," meaning "blue," potentially indicating a person with blue eyes or a connection to the color blue. It may also be related to the word "modri," which in some Slavic languages means "grocer" or "grain merchant". The name could also be associated with a traditional blue shirt or garment, or be a nickname stemming from physical traits."

As for Vladis, "The name Vladis is a Slavic name, often used as a diminutive or variant of longer names like Vladimir or Vladislav. It is derived from the Slavic words "vlad" (meaning "power" or "rule") and "mir" (meaning "peace" or "world"), thus translating to "ruler of peace", "ruler of the world", or "glorious rule". It's a strong and potentially confident name, often associated with leadership qualities"

That's a rather grand name. And a bit on the nose too, I feel, though I can't quite explain why, at this point. But I have a feeling it will prove to be so.

Either way, when I think of the colour blue in connection with Kuroshitsuji, I either think of Ciel and his blue eye, blue hair, blue clothes, blue ring that is a family heirloom or the Blue Cult arc.

Maybe I think about other things too, down the line, but these are the first to pop in my head.

Moving on, is this a confirmation thay this guy too, is a Bizarre Doll?

Also, you tellin' Ciel about whiskey and cigars???

Ciel-honey-in-my-milk-asthmatic-lungs-still-the-Queen's-Guard-Dog-Phantomhive...

Yeah, I'm not impressed either and this guy is just itching for a beating, isn't he?

Also, for another point that I & Ciel agree upon: SEBASTIAN IS A MESS. And THE LOWEST OF THE LOW.

At least he's feeling properly ashamed for bringing this whole mess about a potential past contract, into his current contract with Ciel, which, mind you, doesn't happen a whole lot.

...

Lastly, though, for what may later turn out to be one of, if not the, most important foreshadowing in the story, don't think we didn't notice that

YOU DIDN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION, SEBASTIAN.

WE'RE ON TO THAT, AREN'T WE?

[akailycoris]

Thoughts on chapter 214

Ok, so, I've read chapter 214 and I do want to share a few thoughts on it before moving to 215:

1) Yo, Sebastian is PISSED!😂😂 They got no idea what they're getting themselves into, insulting this vain demon, now do they?? Cuz, sure, Sebastian moves by Ciel's orders, cuz that's their whole deal, but I do believe he anticipates Ciel's needs and orders too and does prepare in advance; he starts the day earlier than anyone else at the Phantomhive mansion, cuz he needs no sleep, after all.

2) I wonder if Sieglinde had anything to do with the implementation of elevators in London; 🤔

3) You can see the appraising and judgement in this guy's eyes, for how Ciel is dressed both expensively, elegantly and in new wardrobe pieces (that's what the shimmer near the shoes and cane is meant to signify, right? Something brand new, spotlessly clean and shinny).

I wonder what conclusion he's drawing, though: is he wondering where Ciel got the money for it, considering he's been on the run and in hiding? Or is he more worried about making a good impression in order to get a good tip? Or does he hate his ass, thinking he's a child born in the lap of luxury, who can afford everything he wants, while he has to bend over backwards for people who will never appreciate it, while always smiling, all while knowing he'll never reach the same level of wealth as someone born in nobility, no matter if he works his entire life?

You know, the usual.

I really wish I could tell what he's thinking here:

4) Don't tell me that if any of you were there, you wouldn't go "HURRAY FOR MODERN, INDOOR PLUMBING!!!"

5) I wonder if this is already hinting at an attempt to separate Ciel and Sebastian? 🤔

6) I wonder how this place is gonna fit into the story; have to say that it reminds me of the Circus arc though, with it being a marine amusement park and us seeing the tickets for it, like we saw the Noah's Ark Circus tickets, way back then... I'm thinking, is this attraction where they find and/ take the people they want to collect blood from? By this point in the story, I don't think I'm reading too much into it; could we possibly end up meeting more of the former Circus staff there? Like, we know besides Doll and Joker, they all died at the Phantomhive manor, but what happened to their bodies after? We don't know that, right? Who's to say, they weren't handed over to the Undertaker, as he was still Ciel's contact in the field, at the time.

7) I'm curious to know if this guy has a real life counter or if he was inspired or based, in any measure, on any famous people from the era, like the Rockefellers or the Vanderbilts; Yana-sensei does a lot of research for the manga, after all. Maybe I'll look that up later.

Either way, you know he's good at what he does (aka making money), since he even managed to be awarded a peerage for all his... "contributions"

8) And finally, we arrive at the greatest question of them all, the one that we have all been asking since finishing the chapter, causing the fandom to errupt into theories and speculations, just like in the good ol' days, as we re-read the story, scour over previous chapters for any hint of recognition and over fellow fan's posts as well, as we wait with baited breath for the next chapter and the answers it may bring to us:

WHO THE HELL IS THIS???

BTW, at a first glance, I would say Beast, cuz I'm thinking of someone who may have reason to call Sebastian a demon, while not necessarily knowing he IS, IN FACT, A DEMON, someone whose entire life was derailed because of (getting entangled with) the demon (and Ciel) and would have reason to deteste, despise and loathe him, but, at the same time, someone whom Sebastian would not spare a second thought for.

And I immediately thought of Beast.

Can you tell that I have a thing for the Circus arc yet or do you need more clues?

At the same time though, the pattern on his cloack and the cross from the IV stand, do remind me of this part of Weston's architecture, from the Public School arc:

I wonder, what could it all mean? If it even means ANYTHING.

I know some people are thinking that this is one of Sebastian's prior contractors, but I'm not inclined to believe that just yet, though I'm not totally dismissing the idea either. Still, I do feel like this is someone we've met before. Must be. I just feel like that is something the author would do, laying it right in front of us, the truth hiding in plain sight, right beneath our noses.

Or maybe we're all wrong and this really is someone neither Sebastian nor Ciel ever met before, but someone "hired" to drive a wedge between them, by making Ciel question Sebastian, his past and intentions?

[akailycoris]

So, the Kuroshitsuji manga is coming back in May, if I remember correctly, after a hiatus that started last year and I've just been going over previous chapters again, starting from the point in the story where the twin theory was proven to be correct and some panels really have me wondering: what if we have actually already been told Ciel's real name?

Like, I've always thought that they're just trying to place the blame on Ciel for all the illegal, dangerous blood collecting business (cuz they ARE), but re-reading this part now... it just gave me pause and it made me wonder: "What if his name actually IS Sirius???" What if it's not just about the ploy to blame someone else for the Sphere Music Hall dealings... but his actual name?

And that, in turn, made me think about other things too, the ways in which Yana had left clues about the existence of a twin brother all throughout the manga until the reveal, what Vincent said about his kids having modern names,

(maybe naming one for the sky and one for a star in the sky, like a pair, since parents may tend to do that for twins), Blavat talking about Sebastian and Ciel in terms of stars and black holes

and even going all the way back to the Campania arc, this... the way in which Sebastian once described Ciel:

a dignified figure charging into the abyss without hesitation; doesn't that sound like admiring the beauty of a star that shines in the night sky, that one speck of light burning brightly against a dark background?

This scenes with Sebastian and Ciel made me think of this since long ago.

And lastly... the Sirius star is actually a binary star, with 2 stars, so maybe giving the twins these kinds of names would help them always remeber that they have eachother? Like, there are stars in the sky and Sirius is not alone?

Maybe their names have this kind of wish behind them? From their parents?

Or maybe I'm just reaching.

Still, I guess I thought of this now because before, when thinking about that scene where Blavat called Ciel "Lord Sirius", that always left me gobsmacked and indignant, like "Oh, he did NOT JUST DO THAT!!!" and I was too caught up in these feelings to think about the "What if...?"

Not that I'm still not filled with righteous fury, cuz I am, but l this time, the thought just sprouted in my mind and I wanted to let it out here, to get it off my chest.

If anyone scrolling through the Black Butler tags finds this and wants to comment or interact in any way, please feel free to do so, I've been a fan of Kuroshitsuji for years and would be happy to talk about the series with other fans.

[akailycoris]

The new chapter is out and there's already plenty of speculation around it; maybe I'll make a post about it myself, sometime later, to talk about at least a few aspects of it and the new characters we met.

[kuroshitsuji-indonesia]

Yana Toboso illustration for Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- episode 1.

[akailycoris]

That eerie and mysterious green light, in contrast with the demon's red eyes...♥️💚♥️🤌🏻

[ciebubu]

[ Kuro spoiler ] But this is insane, absolutely sick. Im already so in love with this season

[akailycoris]

Exactly, this defining chapter from the manga springs to mind immediately upon seeing that part of the ed.

[cedric-k-rossignol]

[akailycoris]

I honestly went and said "It's gorgeous!" out loud before the ending was even halfway done, I think.

[akailycoris]

So, the Kuroshitsuji manga is coming back in May, if I remember correctly, after a hiatus that started last year and I've just been going over previous chapters again, starting from the point in the story where the twin theory was proven to be correct and some panels really have me wondering: what if we have actually already been told Ciel's real name?

Like, I've always thought that they're just trying to place the blame on Ciel for all the illegal, dangerous blood collecting business (cuz they ARE), but re-reading this part now... it just gave me pause and it made me wonder: "What if his name actually IS Sirius???" What if it's not just about the ploy to blame someone else for the Sphere Music Hall dealings... but his actual name?

And that, in turn, made me think about other things too, the ways in which Yana had left clues about the existence of a twin brother all throughout the manga until the reveal, what Vincent said about his kids having modern names,

(maybe naming one for the sky and one for a star in the sky, like a pair, since parents may tend to do that for twins), Blavat talking about Sebastian and Ciel in terms of stars and black holes

and even going all the way back to the Campania arc, this... the way in which Sebastian once described Ciel:

a dignified figure charging into the abyss without hesitation; doesn't that sound like admiring the beauty of a star that shines in the night sky, that one speck of light burning brightly against a dark background?

This scenes with Sebastian and Ciel made me think of this since long ago.

And lastly... the Sirius star is actually a binary star, with 2 stars, so maybe giving the twins these kinds of names would help them always remeber that they have eachother? Like, there are stars in the sky and Sirius is not alone?

Maybe their names have this kind of wish behind them? From their parents?

Or maybe I'm just reaching.

Still, I guess I thought of this now because before, when thinking about that scene where Blavat called Ciel "Lord Sirius", that always left me gobsmacked and indignant, like "Oh, he did NOT JUST DO THAT!!!" and I was too caught up in these feelings to think about the "What if...?"

Not that I'm still not filled with righteous fury, cuz I am, but l this time, the thought just sprouted in my mind and I wanted to let it out here, to get it off my chest.

If anyone scrolling through the Black Butler tags finds this and wants to comment or interact in any way, please feel free to do so, I've been a fan of Kuroshitsuji for years and would be happy to talk about the series with other fans.

[akailycoris]

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Does anyone still use Tumblr? Oh well, done lurking for awhile. Anyway!

Hooooo booiii, kuroshitsuji has been a favorite manga series since I was in middle school. Despite the dying fandom I figured it was about time I made some fanart for it. I’ve had this image in my head for awhile now and it was difficult to make Seb look smug as a raven. I hope he keeps that stupid ring by the end of the story.

[akailycoris]

It’s all right, he looks extra smug! 😂👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[akailycoris]

Winding Madness of The Deathkeeper

All right, so, I wrote this a while ago,following some special specifications, as I wanted it to be a gift for somebody, just clearing that up from the start!

But anyway, I hope you enjoy the Undertaker!

Why is a raven like a writing desk? And does thou honestly believe, that I merely jest? For I am quite concerned,dear Earl When I see how around your neck, Death’s fingers curl! With that shadow still by your side, I know that in me,you can not confide, Threfore,I,too,can only weep, While bowing down,at your tiny feet, As you slip through the cracks of my fingers, only to fall …deep,deep,deep…

That lustrous,luminous “marble”, that all of you humans, possess, Wraped up in pink,warm,moist and pulsating flesh Why are you all so happy to suffocate it, in that silly dress?! …If you are so eager and willing to discard it all And meet your demise, when in that pit of darkness, fall, Before that happens, won’t you please give it to me…all?

Why is a raven like a writing desk? I honestly thought that was the best! -Until I saw you and the butler in black Give rise to the Phoenix in the back, And I burst in to laughter and tears, In front of my fellow Reaper peers!

Who knew you had a humourous bone? I underestimated you -you are more, than just your father’s clone!

…

Life’s most entertaining and fulfilling irony Consists, of course, of man’s struggles and agony! Knowing such truth, Earl, in ignorance, you can no more pretend, To live blisfully unaware, of this cruel and most unjust end!

…Against which humanity…can do nothing to defend…

Men struggle and struggle, but they can never fill that void, As they dump in it only secrets and lies; they become paranoid! And then,by sealing their hearts, they want to avoid The truth that will come crashing down upon them, like an asteroid!

….

…For that gaping hole,of loneliness and despair, Swallowing their hearts…is too much to bear…

…

Earl, as someone who always fought to understand, Of you selfishly selfless, I make this one demand; Guard your soul,little one, For surrendering it to a devil, is nothing but a bad pun! To die,to sleep -no more; Revenge -is that really all your life is for?

Awaken thy eyes and take a look around; Can you trully not see, that things are more profound??!…

Just look,look, at my beautiful Dolls, Hear how they echo Life’s calls, So vivid and true, So rich and so blue, For the reason their broken chests, now beat Is nothing short, of my miraculous feat!

…

From where existence had run its course,

I took it upon me, by my own force To continue the film of each and every life, By grafting new scenes, wielding my now life-giving Scythe, And making use of my most cheerful and sunny pretend So that even DEATH itself… I would FEND!

…

Until I succeeded, I did not relent…

…

Dreams and wishes, strung together on a chain, Rekindle the lives that were cut short -“And no more of that cruel pain!” -I promise to my lovely children now, as I craddle them close- “For you,my dear daughter, it is enough…if you can strike…a pretty pose!” Now, let your hunger set you all ablaze And follow my directions, through this maze, So that upon your new lives,you may gaze!

…For today,that which we will recreate… Is nothing short…of your own

FATE!

With your mouths that can not clamour noisily or tell any more lies, Aren’t you all far more beautiful, than when you were alive? Now, even your waxlike,pale skin, Finally reflects your insides -so free of sin!

Be happy and spread, my dear toys, Children and girls and boys, And in your search,for a living soul Sincerely strive,to once again,

BE WHOLE!

He,he,he!

…

But, right now, I am afraid I must leave you, Earl, So until we meet again, don’t let that butler, further polish that “pearl”! And hopefully, until your next chance, at that Midnight Tea Fest, You will, at last, know how to answer me:

“Why a raven is like a writing desk”…

[akailycoris]

The Pitch-Black Queen

Ok, so, I know a lot of people are excited about Book of Atlantic -me too!😊✋🏻- and I always thought that we had at least two important character revelations there: Lizzie and the Undertaker.

That being said, this one goes out to Lizzie and the Undertaker will be coming soon enough as well!

Sugar and spice and everything nice! …But,of course,everything comes with a price…

For if I chose to remain small and cute Like a delicate and carefully-crafted flute

Then there would come a day when I would shatter and break My soul in splinters, because of this heart-breaking ache.

But,oh,oh, how I wanted…! Wanted to be wanted!

So tell me, Ciel, if from the Knight Order, I defect Will the weak me, be someone you want to protect?

…

In the country of roses, I was supossed to not have any thorns But in your Kingdom of shadows, I’d get eaten by worms… I wanted to bloom in to that immaculate and innocent angel A lovingly blind ideal, that would remain forever-faithful; …

But suddenly I felt my wings get cut and I fell to the ground In the ashes of the manor, there was no hope to be found… My happines died on that cold day, in scorching heat and blazing fire As my crown came tumbling down, lost in the ruins of the Phantomhive Empire… …

And yet,and yet…Oh,Ciel,you returned to me! …. But why, why is it, that from this pitch-black world…I am not free…? Ciel, that day, when you resurrected as a pitch-black Phoenix “I will protect you!” became my vow, crucified on a pitch-black helix; My dream was to become your vision in white… But Ciel, the thought that I could lose you… gave me a terrible fright!! So I put away childish things and said Amen; Parting a sea of troubles, carving my way through men, I laid down at your altar, sweat and fevered tears Sacrifices to the God of War, as I prayed for your smile and an end to my fears.

Now, Ciel, my cute fiancée tell me, what do you see when you look at me? This macabre dance of swords is my heart’s true philosophy!

Low-heeled shoes, To ease your woes Mother’s teachings, In all of my feellings And a sword to protect you That birthed someone anew:

Your Queen, Covered in sin! Never again shall I be clean!

…

So tell me,Ciel,am I now an angel?… … …Or merely…a stranger…?

[akailycoris]

Aoki Tsuki Michite

Hello,fellow Kuroshitsuji fans,how are you doing on this fine day? 😉

I am here today because I wish to express my interpretation of a certain aspect of the ending song of Kuroshitsuji:Book of Circus,Aoki Tsuki Michite.

*As a warning,before I begin my actual analysis,I want to say that I make use of certain religious terms in certain parts of my writing,because I feel they are accurate in my explanation.I do not wish to make anyone feel uncomfortable or offended, but as this is an anime which presents demons as they are perceived in Western religions and as such,this topic could not be avoided. Thank you for reading this note and now,please proceed down bellow.*

That being said,I am going to talk about the fact that Ciel is shown while being enveloped in a towell,no less than three times,one after the other.

My theory regarding that,is that the reason why we see the sequence of Ciel enveloped in a towell,three times in a row,is because there are three points of view on the relationship between him and Sebastian.

1.The first one is that of the outside world, looking from a distance,the front,similar to an audience,but with the possibility of getting closer.This point of view mantains a certain objectivity from the characters,making the outsider unable to percieve the full view of the situation, since he can’t see beyond the characters.In this possition,you can’t observe the future of the story,only what the characters want others to see:no truth,only lies.

As a consenquence,we see a naked Ciel,who has just stepped out of a bath,being enveloped in a protective cocoon by his servant.This is a symbol of his death and rebirth in to his new existence at Sebastian’s hands,his saviour and new God.It is an initiation ceremony in to a new life.It is a baptism.As such,the white colour of the towel is meant to signify purity and a new begining,as Ciel appears to be cleansed of his old wounds,the black,and leave his past behind,the imprimts of his bloody footprints leading up to Sebastian.

It is also in this frame that Sebastian is depicted as being enveloped in while light,a divine apparition,as he stands in front of a stained glass with what appears to be a red sun motif on it.His arms are spread out,in a wide and secure embrace,seemingly welcoming Ciel in to a new secure home,where nothing can hurt him.He is unfolding a simple white towel,which could signify a shroud,like the one that Jesus was supposedly wrapped in after the Crucifixion,after which He Resurected.

Returning to Sebastian,we can take note of the fact that his figure now resembles an angel, a messenger of God, a saviour, looking to cleanse Ciel of his sins,when the truth of the matter is wholy different.Sebastian’s true nature is closer to the nature of the shadow cast by the light that falls on his silhouette,from behind.That being said, said shadow is not visible in this segment of the animation, because the truth is meant to be hidden. However,one might suspect that something is missing from the picture,thanks to the following: a sun that is too red,a lack of shadows, an individual which is hidden from view and a person keeping their eyes closed.

2.Next,we have the view point of the characters themselves, a private, intimate frame that gets closer to the truth without disclosing it.In this moment,both Sebastian and Ciel are caught in the moment, in one another and in their own persona. What we are privy to now,is the present the characters carve through their own means, without knowledge of the future,while leting themselves be driven by their own desires, feellings.

For this reason,in my opinion,it might be most alive view point,even though it doesn’t reveal as much as the next one.That is because the characters themselves don’t know the whole truth of the matter and also,they don’t want to reveal the truth about their own existence or confront their actual situation and feellings. They are hiding things even from themselves. This is the frame that is most loyal to the character’s personality.

3.In the end,last but not least,we have God’s view-the one from above, because who else has that view, if not God? A 360 view of past, present, future and the truth of the situation, something no one else posseses.

Looking down on everything, it is also maybe the coldest and most distant point of view, lacking any possibility of interference. It is the view point of someone who is only a spectator and has no intention of interfering, even though he could.

As such,in the first few seconds when the light from behind Sebastian starts shining brightly, subtly,but surely,Sebastian’s shadow becomes more proeminent,elongating and stretching out to engulf Ciel himself.

We can see that the black,instead of disappearing, becomes concentrated in his eye,as it is absorbed in to his very soul, manifesting through the contract symbol;it is Ciel’s new cross,that marks him and which he will have to carry till the end of his life.It is a mark,a symbol of his devotion to his new life, his new purpose and the sign by which the Beast knows him.

In this frame we have a number of first:the first time we see Sebastian’s eyes opened from up close,frontal view,glowing,revealing his true nature and telling his part of the history between him and Ciel; the first time we see Ciel’s whole face and expresion from up front,the sad, grim,determined and resigned look on his face, telling his part of the story. It’s the first close up of both their faces, alternating between front and back, revealing the truth.

Now,as far as the kiss goes,there’s only one thing I have to say:Juda’s kiss.It is an act which seems to show Sebastian’s unending loyalty and devotion to Ciel,but in the end,the demon will turn on his master to follow his own agenda.

Still,on a final note,although we see Ciel’s face, the kiss Sebastian gives him and Sebastian’s eyes alight, in the end, we don’t see Sebastian’s full expresion.So,was he smiling, looking down at Ciel wistfully or something else? What do you think? Leave me a comment and share your thoughts.

[thoughts-memories]

[fyp-philosophy]

You say that my way of thinking cannot be tolerated? What of it? The man who alters his way of thinking to suit others is a fool. My way of thinking is the result of my reflections. It is part of my inner being, the way I am made. I do not contradict them, and would not even if I wished to. For my system, which you disapprove of is also my greatest comfort in life, the source of all my happiness -it means more to me than my life itself.

Marquis de Sade (via fyp-philosophy)

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