Who is running this blog? Hi there, I'm Ashen, quirky girl with very specific interests who likes to draw and write because it helps me escape reality
What can you find on this blog? I'm multifandom when it comes to rebloging. However as an artist, I focus mainly on Black Clover and Bungo Stray Dogs.
My own posts will mostly feature my art (traditional only!) and links to my fanfictions whenever I publish one. To have a taste of my content, you may visit:
My pixiv
My Ao3
I may also post random HCs about characters I love every once in a while 👀
How regular are the updates? Regularity? I don't know her haha. Basically I like to take my time for both writing and drawing so don't expect regular updates.
However if I start a multi-fic chapter, you can expect regularity (I'd rather take 4 years to fully write a fic than starting it, updating for 2 months then delete it because I had other ideas for the story yes this is inspired by my personal experience 🫠).
Basically this blog is here for me to put together any content I make, and share it to whoever wants to see it (if you don't like it that's fine, just ignore the post an go on :p)
It's terrible because I see mutuals gritting their teeth bc that's yet another dazai novel that's getting adaptated, and honestly? I couldn't understand them more (just seeing that jackass smug grin on the official art for the 2273928 time gives me hives)
But since, to me, TDIPUD is more an Oda novel than a Dazai one I still rejoice to see it adaptated xd
“Alphys!! How’s it going so far?” Well, getting better to at least the point of being able to have a proper conversation while moving at that pace may or may not be a must, if Undyne planned to join more often.
“I-- I’m… doing it…” It wasn’t the best possible answer, and Alphys was more than well aware of that. But it was the only one she currently had, so…
aphys' training with papyrus eventually gives her the confidence to ask undyne out.
featuring Shimamura Yū (Yosano's Voice Actor) x Hayashi Yū (Tachihara's Voice Actor). i really love the way they talk about and interpret their characters in this interview, so i want to share it
Raws here, sorry i don't own a scanner i try my best with phone scanner, English translation under cut
*i don't speak Japanese, these are mostly translated by automatic translators, i only make small adjustments, plz let me know if i get anything wrong
First, it was revealed that Akiko Yosano, as a child, was forced to use her supernatural ability on the battlefield under the command of Mori Ogai, and that she was recruited into the Armed Detective Agency by Edogawa Ranpo.
Shimamura: I try to portray Yosano as someone who is actually very friendly, and no matter how sadistic her behavior may be, at her core, she has a love for people. In particular, I think the line she said during the fight with Kajii Motojiro in the first season, "I'll kill anyone who doesn't value life," succinctly expressed her character, and the childhood scenes depicted this time certainly confirmed that. I enjoy acting in it. I find Mori-sensei, who likes strong-willed girls amusing, and I also find it refreshing to see her as a normal child who can't quite grasp the "real story" that adults talk about.
Hayashi: Mori-san was really scary, wasn't he? If you're a child, you have no choice but to obey him.
Shimamura: That's right. Plus, I think she had a crush on the young soldier who called her an "angel" and gave her a butterfly hair ornament, so she must have wanted to protect him. If she were an adult, she might have considered other options, but as a young girl, she was very straightforward, and it is painful to watch her get cornered simply because of her strong desire to "help people and not let them die."
Hayashi: As a result of losing that person, Yosano herself was broken.
Shimamura: I shudder to think what would have happened if Ranpo-san hadn't come to help, I wonder if she would have remained holed up forever. But the fact that she didn't commit suicide despite being so mentally exhausted makes me think that she must have possessed a proper sense of instinct.
Hayashi: Having "something" that prevents her from becoming completely corrupted makes her seem like she could be a member of the detective agency. And Ranpo-san is amazing! He must be really popular with the ladies (lol).
Shimamura: It isn't about supernature abilities, but rather, "What I want is that 'kindness'." He's someone who can see through things in an instant, so he must have understood what Yosano wanted most. Up until then, Yosano had been deprived of her "childhood," so she sobbed uncontrollably, feeling as if she had regained herself.
The young soldier was also Tachihara's older brother. How did you interpret the message he left behind, "You are too righteous"?
Shimamura: Those are cruel words that really sting the heart. But I think that the phrase "angel of death" along with it shows the gentle side of Tachihara's older brother, who doesn't completely deny Yosano's existence.
Hayashi: I see. I feel that "rightness" is a little different from "the correct answer," and I think it's important to just do what you believe is right, but it's difficult when you consider that you also have to be flexible and take into account the feelings of those around you. As someone who plays the younger brother, I want to believe that he was such a kind person until the very end, just as Shimamura-san interprets him.
Tachihara has now revealed his true nature: he was a "hunting dog" who infiltrated the Port Mafia to keep an eye on Mori, and he was waiting for an opportunity to take revenge on Yosano for his brother's death.
Hayashi: I pour all my energy into portraying the mischievous side of him, but I also feel a deep sense of "strength" in his loyalty to his friends, such as when he risked his life to save Higuchi Ichiyo from danger. He also plays the role of the one who was teased, and while he seems foolish, I think he is surprisingly aware of his position, so there were times when I nodded in agreement after learning his true identity. In the scene where he reveals his true identity to Yosano, there was his love for his brother, of course, but also his pessimistic feelings of inferiority towards his superior relatives, and his positive outlook on finally finding his place in the world after being taken in by the military police. I am grateful to have had many discussions with sound director Wakabayashi (Kazuhiro) about his background and to have the time to carefully record the lines.
Shimamura: The phrase, "Orders make me who I am," doesn't sound particularly positive when you just look at the words themselves, but I was struck by the feeling that it wasn't like that for Tachihara.
Hayashi: That's right. There's a prevailing sentiment that those who think for themselves and act independently are the ones who are right, isn't the saddest thing truly when someone does nothing and gains no insight whatsoever? For Tachihara, "orders" are a salvation that gave him a place to understand himself, and it's a line filled with very positive feelings, so I put a lot of effort into it.
Shimamura: I think what's appealing about Tachihara is that he's always been a work in progress. To put it simply, he's cute (laughs).
Hayashi: That's his true nature, and it doesn't change even when he returns to being a hunting dog (laughs).
What did you learn from seeing those two confront each other?
Shimamura: From Yosano's perspective, it is a moment of relief, or rather, a moment of realization where she could finally understand and accept the situation.
Hayashi: Yes, I think she accepted it surprisingly quickly. I suppose Yosano had come to terms with it, but I feel that her past traumas and everything else hadn't completely disappeared, so her words, "Do as you please," feels sad to me.
Shimamura: This is not related to what Tachihara said earlier, but for me, those were words I could utter in a positive way. One reason for that is that Yosano knew the soldiers were fighting because they wanted to return to their families. I think she was able to accept the revenge because she thought, "Is this the brother that person was talking about?"
Both Yosano and Tachihara, like the protagonist Nakajima Atsushi, have struggled to find their "place to belong," and that's how they got to where they are today.
Shimamura: It was the same for Ranpo-san, too. In Season 4, it's very clear that the Detective Agency is an irreplaceable place for Atsushi, and that it's the same for the other employees. Up until now, Yosano has been portrayed more as a supporting character, but I'm happy that I was able to play a role where I could get to know her on a deeper level.
Hayashi: As SCREEN mode, who are in charge of the theme song, I also have some feelings about this. "TRUE STORY," the opening theme song for Season 4, sings about the resolve to stand on your own two feet and step onto the path you believe is right, and it shows growth as a song from "Reason Living" in Season 2. And that also applies to Tachihara's future. I hope you'll pay attention to what happens to Tachihara, who has returned to being a "hunting dog."
featuring Shimamura Yū (Yosano's Voice Actor) x Hayashi Yū (Tachihara's Voice Actor). i really love the way they talk about and interpret their characters in this interview, so i want to share it
Raws here, sorry i don't own a scanner i try my best with phone scanner, English translation under cut
*i don't speak Japanese, these are mostly translated by automatic translators, i only make small adjustments, plz let me know if i get anything wrong
First, it was revealed that Akiko Yosano, as a child, was forced to use her supernatural ability on the battlefield under the command of Mori Ogai, and that she was recruited into the Armed Detective Agency by Edogawa Ranpo.
Shimamura: I try to portray Yosano as someone who is actually very friendly, and no matter how sadistic her behavior may be, at her core, she has a love for people. In particular, I think the line she said during the fight with Kajii Motojiro in the first season, "I'll kill anyone who doesn't value life," succinctly expressed her character, and the childhood scenes depicted this time certainly confirmed that. I enjoy acting in it. I find Mori-sensei, who likes strong-willed girls amusing, and I also find it refreshing to see her as a normal child who can't quite grasp the "real story" that adults talk about.
Hayashi: Mori-san was really scary, wasn't he? If you're a child, you have no choice but to obey him.
Shimamura: That's right. Plus, I think she had a crush on the young soldier who called her an "angel" and gave her a butterfly hair ornament, so she must have wanted to protect him. If she were an adult, she might have considered other options, but as a young girl, she was very straightforward, and it is painful to watch her get cornered simply because of her strong desire to "help people and not let them die."
Hayashi: As a result of losing that person, Yosano herself was broken.
Shimamura: I shudder to think what would have happened if Ranpo-san hadn't come to help, I wonder if she would have remained holed up forever. But the fact that she didn't commit suicide despite being so mentally exhausted makes me think that she must have possessed a proper sense of instinct.
Hayashi: Having "something" that prevents her from becoming completely corrupted makes her seem like she could be a member of the detective agency. And Ranpo-san is amazing! He must be really popular with the ladies (lol).
Shimamura: It isn't about supernature abilities, but rather, "What I want is that 'kindness'." He's someone who can see through things in an instant, so he must have understood what Yosano wanted most. Up until then, Yosano had been deprived of her "childhood," so she sobbed uncontrollably, feeling as if she had regained herself.
The young soldier was also Tachihara's older brother. How did you interpret the message he left behind, "You are too righteous"?
Shimamura: Those are cruel words that really sting the heart. But I think that the phrase "angel of death" along with it shows the gentle side of Tachihara's older brother, who doesn't completely deny Yosano's existence.
Hayashi: I see. I feel that "rightness" is a little different from "the correct answer," and I think it's important to just do what you believe is right, but it's difficult when you consider that you also have to be flexible and take into account the feelings of those around you. As someone who plays the younger brother, I want to believe that he was such a kind person until the very end, just as Shimamura-san interprets him.
Tachihara has now revealed his true nature: he was a "hunting dog" who infiltrated the Port Mafia to keep an eye on Mori, and he was waiting for an opportunity to take revenge on Yosano for his brother's death.
Hayashi: I pour all my energy into portraying the mischievous side of him, but I also feel a deep sense of "strength" in his loyalty to his friends, such as when he risked his life to save Higuchi Ichiyo from danger. He also plays the role of the one who was teased, and while he seems foolish, I think he is surprisingly aware of his position, so there were times when I nodded in agreement after learning his true identity. In the scene where he reveals his true identity to Yosano, there was his love for his brother, of course, but also his pessimistic feelings of inferiority towards his superior relatives, and his positive outlook on finally finding his place in the world after being taken in by the military police. I am grateful to have had many discussions with sound director Wakabayashi (Kazuhiro) about his background and to have the time to carefully record the lines.
Shimamura: The phrase, "Orders make me who I am," doesn't sound particularly positive when you just look at the words themselves, but I was struck by the feeling that it wasn't like that for Tachihara.
Hayashi: That's right. There's a prevailing sentiment that those who think for themselves and act independently are the ones who are right, isn't the saddest thing truly when someone does nothing and gains no insight whatsoever? For Tachihara, "orders" are a salvation that gave him a place to understand himself, and it's a line filled with very positive feelings, so I put a lot of effort into it.
Shimamura: I think what's appealing about Tachihara is that he's always been a work in progress. To put it simply, he's cute (laughs).
Hayashi: That's his true nature, and it doesn't change even when he returns to being a hunting dog (laughs).
What did you learn from seeing those two confront each other?
Shimamura: From Yosano's perspective, it is a moment of relief, or rather, a moment of realization where she could finally understand and accept the situation.
Hayashi: Yes, I think she accepted it surprisingly quickly. I suppose Yosano had come to terms with it, but I feel that her past traumas and everything else hadn't completely disappeared, so her words, "Do as you please," feels sad to me.
Shimamura: This is not related to what Tachihara said earlier, but for me, those were words I could utter in a positive way. One reason for that is that Yosano knew the soldiers were fighting because they wanted to return to their families. I think she was able to accept the revenge because she thought, "Is this the brother that person was talking about?"
Both Yosano and Tachihara, like the protagonist Nakajima Atsushi, have struggled to find their "place to belong," and that's how they got to where they are today.
Shimamura: It was the same for Ranpo-san, too. In Season 4, it's very clear that the Detective Agency is an irreplaceable place for Atsushi, and that it's the same for the other employees. Up until now, Yosano has been portrayed more as a supporting character, but I'm happy that I was able to play a role where I could get to know her on a deeper level.
Hayashi: As SCREEN mode, who are in charge of the theme song, I also have some feelings about this. "TRUE STORY," the opening theme song for Season 4, sings about the resolve to stand on your own two feet and step onto the path you believe is right, and it shows growth as a song from "Reason Living" in Season 2. And that also applies to Tachihara's future. I hope you'll pay attention to what happens to Tachihara, who has returned to being a "hunting dog."
The Day I Picked Up Dazai manga adaptation starting next month in the Young Ace magazine was NOT on my bingo card but AAAAAAAAAAAA LET'S GOOOOGOOZJSVDJSKK
oooooo what a cool post my mutual just reblogged ! I think I will reblog it as well !!! oooooh who did they reblog it from ? That username seems familiar,,, hohoho it's me ! from an hour ago !
I was kinda stressed lately and I came across Bungou Stray Dogs on Stage vid on youtube. There was this behind the scene that was so cute when Chuuya’s actor tried to imitate Ranpo’s Ultra Deduction and Higuchi’s and Kyouka’s actor just helps him whip his coat back and forth ITS SO CUTE I JUST CAN’T
There was supposed to be Akutagawa and Kaiji at the back too but I got lazy hbjfhfb
let's pretend i didn't start writing this three months ago... i tried to make this extra long to make up for my hiatus :)
also, happy pride, everyone!
"am i reading this wrong?" said in a low tone, for only the other to hear
"i saw you looking at my lips," said teasingly, to gauge the other's reaction
the fraction of a second where their faces are just close: lips ghosting each other's, taking this moment in, almost waiting for one to give in first
in the middle of a heated conversation
an emotionally charged embrace, pulling away and realizing how close their faces are, and leaning in
one brushing hair out of the other's face, the featherlight touch (or any light touch tbh)
a simple "can i?"/"can i kiss you?" because consent is important!
"can we stop pretending?"
a barely audible, "come here"
one is concerned for the other (physical injury, emotional conflict, etc), and they respond with "you always make sure i'm okay," maybe a "why?" then the air changes
"show me what you want."
one leans in and pauses, to which the other responds with some grounding gesture (a touch/"please"/a slight nod/etc) to communicate their own desire
orrr they lean in, slightly panic, and move back, to which the other pulls them in (lightly) by their arm/coat/collar/cheek/belt loops/etc
"you talk a lot." while the other is mid ramble
"you have no idea how long i've wanted to do this"
the first kiss being messy and impassioned, then the second being softer and more familiar, as though their minds are catching up with reality
"you really can't see it, can you?"
the energy shifting right as one openly glances at the other's lips
(and maybe a laugh, "what?" as the other person does this)
submit to my "ask" box if there is anything you want to see OR anything you want to share! i'm trying to respond to more asks and post more than once every three months (oops)
rules: make a poll with 10 of your favorite shows, they can be just 10 shows you loved watching or your top 10 tv shows of all time, then tag 10 people
Tagged by @littencloud9 to do this thank youuuu lena 💚
