yura

20⇡ • twst 夢 🦁🌼 • artist

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— ⸙ ᴬᵇᵒᵘᵗ ᵐᵉ

— Hi! You can call me Yura ▪︎ 20⇡ ▪︎ she/her ▪︎ Artist

— Yumejoshi/Riako 《𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 Sharing》

— Yura(yuu) = Me/Self-insert

— In love with a dumb lion

— I'm currently focused on twst. You'll see me ranting about Leona and drawing him non-stop (although sometimes I draw the others too)

— I write sometimes

— More info here BYF

!! Please DON'T repost/copy/use in IA my art

!! Please, don't insert yourself into my persona Yura

Strawpage | Twitter | AO3 | Pixiv | Extra below ⇣

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#LeoYur - My yumeship with Leona.

#Yura in Twisted Wonderland - My twst Yuu/MC. You will also find art with other twst characters here in a platonic way. This # is specifically when Yura is present.

#LeoYur template - Filling all the cute yume templates I can find

#LeoYur Ramblings - Delusions of my yume, talking about they lore in the most random way possible.

#twst art - twst random drawings.

#anon ask - Answering questions sent to me.

#The Dreamer's Archive - LeoYur's fics collection.

#Leona - Delirious and loving my lion.

#Akalyn Comms - Everything focused on my art commissions.

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PLEASE, READ ‼️

Hello, I’m not very active here, but I was recently "canceled” on Twitter and I would like to at least explain my situation here and clear things up. I don’t want misunderstandings on my other platforms.

For context, everything happened because of my Platinum birthday card when I included Jane Porter. People suddenly became openly hostile, insulting me, stalking me, and accusing me of being racist. I was also insulted for being Cuban, they belittled Yura’s appearance (which is basically my own, since she’s my self-insert), and even wished for my death. Some even put words in my mouth that I never said, because I didn’t even defend myself there.

So, I’d deeply appreciate it if you could read everything even though it’s a bit long. I just want the chance to explain and tell what really happened.

As you already know, in this card the images that go inside the frames are about Disney characters that either resemble or are the “twisted” version of the birthday character (I say “resemble” because, for example, characters like Jack don’t have their twisted counterpart revealed).

From the very beginning I’ve explained that Yura is me. Her appearance is mine, she is me and I am her, a complete self-insert. I think of it as if I reincarnated into TWST after leaving this world. Yura isn’t the twisted version of any specific Disney character, but I did take inspiration from several. From those, I picked one to put in my birthday card, a character I’ve loved since childhood and felt deeply identified with: Jane Porter (Movie: Tarzan, 1999)

I also included the image of the bouquet that Tarzan prepares for Jane and later Jane gives to Kala, because I represent Yura as a yellow flower 🌼

Why did I choose Jane, and why do I identify with her?

Jane is a cheerful girl who loves nature and those who live in it. I spent part of my childhood in the countryside, and my love for flora, fauna, and freedom is a big part of who I am. She’s a creative girl who loves to draw, my younger self was delighted when I saw her because she liked the same things I did, and still do to this day. Both of us feel curiosity for new things, and well… sometimes we get into trouble because of it. Jane gave me comfort; I always thought of her as an amazing woman, going into the jungle with her father to do what she loved, research and discovery, regardless of how society at that time would judge her. I love drawing, and she inspired me to keep chasing my dreams regardless of what others might think.

Many times, Jane is shown uncomfortable in her attire, a symbol of the life in society she wanted to escape; where you had to behave a certain way, do what everyone else considered “proper,” and where others’ opinions carried enormous weight. My family also cared a lot about “what people will say,” the neighbors’ opinions, and I was raised with that restriction, always seeking approval. Only as I grew older did I realize things aren’t supposed to be that way, that I shouldn’t care what others think of my tastes, dreams, or goals. That I have to be happy, and it’s okay if I like things others don’t.

That’s why I feel so identified with her. I’ve loved her character since forever and I admire her.

This is why I chose Jane out of many others for my birthday card not because of her relationship with Tarzan. If you notice, he isn’t even in the drawing.

I DO NOT SEE LEONA AS TARZAN AT ALL, NOR AS A “SAVAGE.”

That same day, I quoted my birthday post with a version featuring Leona so we could be together in it.

For that one, I changed the frames to show our dynamic. Which Disney characters represent our relationship? Kiara and Kovu (Movie: Lion King 2)

Not Jane and Tarzan. Not Scar and Zira.

Why do they represent us? — First of all, Kovu faced prejudice from others because they saw Scar in him. Many people see Leona as Scar and believe he’ll do the same to his brother or nephew in the future, but I don’t see it that way at all (I respect those headcanons, but these are just my views). Kovu is not Scar, and neither is Leona. If you’ve looked deeply into him, you’ll know that beneath the armor Leona built to protect himself and his indifference, he’s a great man. A kind man many admire, and I admire him so much.

Our dynamic is Enemies to friends to lovers. At first, I didn’t like Leona because of the things he did, but little by little, I researched him, got to know him, and each day I liked him more. He became one of my favorite characters and eventually, I fell in love with him. He’s been a great comfort to me since I first met him.

Kovu and Kiara were supposed to be enemies because of the differences between their clans and Scar’s legacy. But as they got to know each other, they became friends. They showed each other their worlds and fell in love. They loved each other with both their virtues and flaws, just like Leona and me. That’s the Disney couple that represents us. Their personalities also fit… ♡

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After posting both cards and as they gained some visibility and likes, two quote-tweets appeared on my post that I didn’t expect.

The first was from someone hinting that they realized I had chosen Jane from Tarzan…

To be honest, at first I didn’t understand what they meant or what was wrong. But then something clicked in my mind and I rushed to explain that she wasn’t Yura’s twisted version, just to avoid… well, exactly what’s happening now. (Reminder that she’s my self-insert…) For me, it was simply choosing a character I liked and who resembled me the most in personality.

However, they quoted me again with rude comments, and when I checked their account I realized it was a hate account. So I blocked them and decided not to give them more attention.

As for the second quote, it was also a bit rude in the way it was written, and that’s what caused the real issue. They quoted my birthday drawing asking why all Leona yumes were the “whitest girls in the room.” (Reminder: I’m Cuban, 100% Latina, living in Cuba. Light skin? Yes. White American/European/English? No. Cubans are a mix of many ethnicities; we don’t belong to “one race.”)

Well, I answered politely and it should’ve ended there. The people who saw it didn’t like the way that person phrased their quote, some talked about it in private quotes, but I stopped paying attention because I thought it was nothing serious.

Then another person quoted me, taking everything completely out of context, and started talking directly about racism and how most people deny that Leona is a black man… and that’s how everything suddenly escalated.

The issue became so distorted that everyone began attacking me, calling me racist and insulting me when I hadn’t even mentioned the topic again. They even invented that I “hate Black people” ????

Something I never said. Nobody gave me the benefit of the doubt or even checked my profile to see my content.

I want to highlight that I fully support the fight against racism, raising awareness and giving visibility to these problems that unfortunately still exist in the world in 2025. I’d be the first to support fighting against racism in the fandom, because I know it exists. I’ve come across people myself who even deny that Leona is Black (I saw someone say this around 2023) and who mischaracterized/sexualized him just for being so.

But the way it was carried out is what hurt me. I’m not trying to play the victim, but I literally received death threats and was mocked for being Cuban/Latina with classist comments. Things completely went off the rails.

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Also, I didn’t even choose to be a yume for Leona, it just happened. It’s complex to explain, it was simply my feelings. I identified with Leona in many ways, even through the depression I was going through at the time. Leona helped me fight that and learn to love myself. I still struggle with depression and anxiety now, and Leona is the one thing that keeps me moving forward. For those who understand yume culture: I’m Riako, meaning my love for him is completely real, even if he’s a fictional character and I’m fully aware of that.

I point this out because I was accused of having chosen Leona out of racist fetishes like “taming” him and other awful things, which is NOTHING like the truth.

If you take at least 5 minutes to check my profile, you’ll see my content is mostly drawings and silly domestic stories, or art to comfort myself hugs, cuddles, or even jokes. There’s no power dynamic between us. Neither of us has more power than the other in the relationship. At no point does Yura “tame” Leona (God, that was probably the accusation that shocked me the most because it’s absolutely not true)

LeoYur are two lovers who learn to accept themselves thanks to the other, who let their walls fall, appreciate what they once rejected, and begin to see life in a new way. In other words, we both change each other’s perspectives.

The only thing I mentioned on Twitter about the situation before it blew up was asking my followers to please ignore the hate messages I was getting and not to attack anyone. But to others, it only looked like I was “playing the victim.”

It would’ve been great if someone had approached me and explained kindly what the problem was. I would’ve understood and apologized, but nobody did. I had to sift through hate messages until I finally figured out what stereotype they were referring to. But honestly, LeoYur has nothing to do with that. Once again, I repeat: Leona and Yura are not based on Tarzan and Jane. Please check my profile to see that for yourself.

At most, the similarities are that Yura likes drawing Leona because he’s her muse (an artist in love draws the one she loves, which is basically what I do). And that the first thing Yura was drawn to in Leona were his eyes. Those are the only coincidences you’ll find with the movie.

I’m really exhausted. I had anxiety attacks and cried a lot, but I feel a bit better now. I don’t know if I should explain myself on Twitter since it will probably only bring more hate and people won’t understand me. But at least here, I wanted to clear things up. I’ll respond very slowly because I’m still drained, but if you want to share your thoughts, I’ll read them just please be kind and don’t insult me.

Thank you to everyone who read this far 🙇🏻‍♀️ I apologize for my inconsideration and for not thinking about others’ feelings regarding my choices.

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Happy Birthday to me!! 🌼

Yura's Birthday Bash has begun! Get the limited-time SSR Yura (Platinum Jacket) card! 💛

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"𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵"

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Bonus: — LeoYur ver. 🦁🌼

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⁖ ۟ 𝘓𝘦𝘰𝘠𝘶𝘳 . ⊹ ✧ 🦁🌼 ⋮ ⁸⁰⁰ ᵈᵃʸˢ ᵗᵒᵍᵉᵗʰᵉʳ .ᐟ ֹ ₊ ꒱

╰┈➤ ✒️: https://archiveofourown.org/works/68967061 ˎˊ˗

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Happy birthday to my beloved lion 🦁💛

Read from right to left

I wish I could have celebrated his birthday on time ;;) The frequent power outages caused major delays, so everything took longer than planned. Still, his birthday was a very special day for me—I adored his cards and we ate a little cake.

Every one of Leona's birthdays is important to me. I’ll always celebrate the day my love was born ♡

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LeoYur fanfic 🦁🌼

Twst🦁 x Prefect | Yura

• Words: 874

• Slice of Life

• Extras: 🐦‍⬛🐈‍⬛❤️♠️

✒️: archiveofourown.org/works/66543832

It's just a quiet little story about how 🦁 is a grumpy lion who can't let his partner get hurt... and it's another tough day for the prefect, I guess

[akalyndraw]

Turns out I received an absolutely gorgeous drawing on Strawpage today too 😭🫶🏻💛 I can't properly express how much joy and gratitude I'm feeling. Anon, whoever you are—THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Strawpage: https://lionflowering.straw.page

I also set both drawings as icons for my two accounts because they're just too beautiful... please ignore the pack of Leonas in the background

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Hi 🥺💛 I wanted to ask if the anon who left this wonderful piece of art on my strawpage is from here

I honestly freaked out on Twt because that's where I usually get straw interactions, but I remembered there's also a chance anon might be here!! If that's the case, thank you so much for such a beautiful drawing

Strawpage: https://lionflowering.straw.page

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sɪʟʟʏ ᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛs ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴍʏ ʟɪᴏɴ ʙᴏʏғʀɪᴇɴᴅ 🦁🌼💤

[akalyndraw]

what did ferena and neki think when they saw yura and Leona together ?

That's an interesting question.

Curiously enough, I’ve developed Yura and Kifaji’s (Neki’s) relationship quite well, almost like a "father-in-law/daughter" dynamic, so to speak. But let’s start with Falena.

Falena👑:

Falena and Yura didn’t meet right away, it actually took a few months after the Tamashina-Mina festival. He had heard a few passing remarks from the royal chamberlain about a certain girl his younger brother had apparently brought to the festival. However, he hadn’t had the chance to see her in person, which only made him more curious.

Kifaji hadn’t said much beyond the facts; he didn’t want to be the one to spread the news that the second prince was in love.

Still, he couldn’t help but drop a few sly comments here and there to the king it was a rather entertaining situation, after all.

After plenty of insistence from his older brother (and the queen), Leona finally agreed to formally introduce Yura during the summer holidays, though he was clearly annoyed, mostly because he didn’t want her to feel overwhelmed.

When they first arrived in Sunset Savanna, Yura was so nervous that she could hardly remember what she was saying- meanwhile, Leona was shooting daggers at his brother to keep him from making any dumb comments.

As for King Falena, he was doing his best to hold back the amusement bubbling inside him. He remained dignified, of course, but he definitely planned to tease Leona later. He hid his initial surprise upon seeing that she was a small human with no magic in her body whatsoever.

He had always assumed Leona wouldn’t pay attention to someone like that but clearly, he’d been wrong. At first, he dismissed it as just fleeting young love and didn’t think much of it in terms of long-term concerns. He was always kind to her, though.

But as the day went on, he began to observe how Leona behaved around the girl… how close they were, how naturally they moved around each other. And his thoughts shifted:

“What if this isn’t just a phase?” he wondered.

He began to seriously consider the possibility.

Was this girl truly fit to be part of his brother’s future?

That question answered itself once he allowed himself to look at Leona’s feelings.

Yes... she was more than fine.

When was the last time he had seen his brother act this way? He saw him smile genuinely. He teased her, protected her, and seemed at peace. Was he even… softer?

On top of that, his own son Cheka adored her and already called her “Auntie.”

That evening, Falena and Kifaji shared a private conversation about the young couple. Both of them were genuinely happy to see Leona love—and be loved in return.

(I think I went on a little too long, lmao. Anyway, now for Kifaji!!)

Kifaji🦜:

Bonus:

Thanks for the question anon! 💛

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I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED ONE OF THE QUESTIONS SOMEONE SENT ME, I’M SO SORRY ANON 😭🙏

Luckily, I had copied the content beforehand, so here it is:

Anon:

if your ok with angst, what do you think would happen if yura was in a re\:zero Au where if she dies she gets sent back in time a while back. I always thought that it was very unrealistic that nobody got hurn during the overblot, I mean riddels was throwing spears and plant life, Leona's magic is basicaly desintegration, the mine overblot phanthom during the proloug...

How would yura change if she when dies during them ? And a part of this bleesing/curse is that she can't tell anyone about it? And the bog one how would Leona react if he somehow figured it out(he's best/favorite subject are ancient spells and curses) ?

I LOVE angst, Anon 💛 Thank you for asking!!

This is something I’ve thought about a lot before. In fact, in my story, Yura does get hurt in every overblot in some way.

Quick examples:

• During Leona’s OB, the sand left cuts all over her legs that slowly bled.

• During Jamil’s, she got hit several times and also suffered from the fatigue of all the tasks he made her do, plus the mental exhaustion of trying to escape.

Now, if we were talking about a Re:Zero-style AU, where she dies and goes back in time over and over again… her mental health would deteriorate so much faster.

Yura is already like a flower wilting slowly after each OB and from her recurring dreams about Disney stories. But if she were dying and reviving repeatedly, she’d become a colder, more calculating person. Her main focus would be survival, and she wouldn’t empathize with the boys the same way she does now:

🌼💭: “I’ve died again and again because of your personal issues. I won’t feel any more pity for you than I do for myself.”

She’d still be kind, but much more guarded. She’d be cautious and distant, making it harder for her to build romantic bonds, especially with Leona. (The relationship would still happen, but not in the same way or at the same time.)

However, she probably would’ve become friends with Leona much earlier in this version. They’re more alike than even they realize more than I show in the main story, actually.

Her mind would start to isolate her. Her depression would accelerate, and she’d wither even faster. As for Leona, he probably wouldn’t realize what was actually happening until Yura had an overblot and broke down completely. (Yes, this plot happens in my main story hehe.)

But he would sense something’s wrong: he’d notice how she starts fading little by little, losing the joy she used to show, becoming more anxious. He’d ask her what’s going on, but when she wouldn’t answer, he’d get frustrated..They’d probably fight about it… until Yura, exhausted and overwhelmed, breaks down crying in his arms.

And Leona would hug her like she might disappear at any moment, because deep down, that’s exactly what he’s afraid of.

[akalyndraw]

Hello my dear!!! I love your art, its so beautiful!!!! chefs kiss💋💋💋✨✨✨✨

Please allow me to humbly present my question to u:

How do the other students/faculty react to Yura and Leona dating?

Thank you so much and keep drawing!!!!! I can't get over how beautifully u draw!!!!!💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

Hi!! 🥹🫶🏻💛💛💛 Thank you so much!! It makes me really happy to know you like my art. I put so much love into every drawing. Thank you also for your question!

About your question ✨️

Most people reacted with surprise, because no one expected a couple who were always arguing and throwing shade at each other to actually end up together. Let me explain:

At first, Leona and Yura didn’t get along at all. They’d argue with words, give each other nasty looks when they crossed paths. Later, their relationship evolved into a sort of friendship, though they still challenged each other now and then and that’s what everyone saw. So if you had asked anyone back then if they could ever be a couple, they’d laugh and say, “No way.”

Of course, that was only the outside view. Behind closed doors, their relationship was growing. They got along really well, they understood each other, and they helped each other heal—but away from everyone else’s eyes. So when they finally got together, most people were shocked.

Though… some did suspect it:

• Lilia noticed the way they looked at each other.

• Grim actually knew the whole time because he was always around.

• Trey and Jamil started to suspect something when Yura asked them to teach her how to make a meat pie (for Leona’s birthday).

• Ruggie saw it coming too. Honestly, he played Cupid in a way, pushing them to stop being so stubborn and just become a couple already.

• Jade, with his sharp intuition, also noticed. Yura works part-time at the Mostro Lounge, and for some reason Leona suddenly started showing up there to eat. Jade couldn’t resist playing a few subtle tricks just to confirm his theory. For fun, of course.

• And Vil… well, he was hoping he was wrong, lmao. His reaction was something like:

“Seriously...? Of all the boys in NRC, you had to pick him?”

(Insert disapproving mom/dad tone who’s now fully committed to making sure Leona behaves or he’s getting his ears pulled.)

💛✨️

[akalyndraw]

Hello!! Do you have comms open?? May i know your prices??

Hi! Commissions are currently on hold since all my slots and waitlist are full. But when I open them again, I’ll post the prices here too!

(Though updates are usually faster on my Twitter/X) 💛

[akalyndraw]

what app do u use to draw??

Hi Anon! I’m currently using Ibis Paint on my phone 💛

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Just some silly doodles I madeˎˊ˗

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Hi hi Pookie! I hope you're having a great day! (≧∇≦)💞💞 Ever since I saw your fankids and we talked about them on Twitter, I've been dying to draw them!!!💞💞💞 Laia, Lia, and Jul are just so cute and adorable! 🥺🐆🌺🐾Their personalities are so lovable, omg!!!🥺😭💞💞💞

I can totally imagine Laia and Lavender always arguing over silly stuff, but in reality, they’re the same and actually get along really well, even if both of them pretend otherwise. They're always coming up with ridiculous pranks that only the two of them know the secret behind.🤭✨🐆💥🐆💥 And then there’s Lia on the side, trying to calm them down when they go too far, hehe.🌺🤚

(I’m not sure if you think this dynamic fits your OCs, so feel free to correct me if I got anything wrong✨💯) (OH! And maybe Laia is actually Lia and Lia is Laia? I couldn’t be totally sure, sorry if I got them mixed up lol)

uhuibcjzbd I didn’t have time to draw the last two babies, Violet and Jul interacting 🥺, but I will when I get more time! I’m so excited!!(❤️´艸｀❤️)✨✨💕💕 (If you have any ideas, feel free to share them! heheh)

THIS IS SO CUTE 😭💛💛💛💛💛 I CRYED as soon as I saw it, I didn't expect you to draw them qkslwlal I ADORE THE INTERACTION!!!! The little ones are so cute 🥹✨️ in fact, you did it perfect, it's just Laia the uneasy girl lmao those two are best friends 💕

All three are so cute...so I made something super fast! This time Kifaji coming to the rescue to calm the situation 🤭 it's funny to me to think he would complain a bit but he loves the babysitting moment

Since Lavender and Violet will be going often, Kifaji probably already knows how naughty they get playing together 💕

At first, I didn't quite know what interaction to give for Jul and Violet, as Jul is VERY quiet and avoids people. But since Violet is quiet too (remembering what you told me on twt) then he wouldn't be bothered by his presence at all and they would start talking. The moment he knows that he is the daughter of a newt, his curiosity would be aroused (because Jul is quite curious and adventurous. He likes to know new things) so he would try to convince him to go together to explore 🤭

Kifaji🦜: I should ask for a pay raise....