This. Is something...

Shipper of many things and a certified wiseass to anyone that knows me.

[xekstrin]

becoming Texan again for two minutes to shriek

LETS GO SPURS

LETS GO THAT'S MY FUCKING TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xekstrin]

[nsthebrotherangstguy]

Team 1 blaming the downfall of Tactics on Raito because of their grudge will never not be funny to me cause that mf was literally moping around in a basement for most of that ordeal while:

Granit and Hotaruko were actively turning traitor

Naito fucked up majorly by going to fight Kyo instead of gathering up their forces as Klay ordered

Glowing Dawn were actively fighting against Klay

Like when Team 7 came to pick him up Hotaruko literally was like "hey so while you were down here Tactics got disbanded and also Naito's defeated now" 😭 bro was literally the one who contributed the least to Tactics' downfall and Team 1 still blamed him for it cause they just hate him THAT much, I can't not laugh

[nekkitsuliger]

BB Episode 34: GIFT, World Union and Fears of Stagancy

Tomoro and Reina were both major highlights for me this week. Both dealing with a feeling of "stagnacy." Though not in the same way. Building off from the first two episodes of the arc, we're seeing the natural conclusions of what was previously established

Tomoro I feel is misunderstood in this episode. Theres alot of debate on how much Tomoro was taking in what Miharu was saying. I agree that the main reason Miharu was so convincing was, in no small part, due to their trauma point being near identical (though the specifics can be debated). However Miharu also hits at something thats been knawing at Tomoro for essentially his entire life.

See, GIFT is likely a cult, I dont think the way they view digimon/human relationships is correct and its often why the lengths they go to fufill their goals exhibits a clear apathy for humanity. While I think this is true, Tomoro cannot fully deny the urgency of which Miharu refers to. Miharu isnt a character who became this way for no reason. Her motivation are VERY rooted in the things happening to her, Tomoro, digimon and many others right now. Unlike Klay, Miharu is a teenager meaning the power dynamics at play here are very different. Though more importantly she is an entity working OUTSIDE of WU to achieve her goal. Something not even GD can fully claim.

Keep in mind its AFTER they capture Jokermon that GD finds out why GIFT was targeting WU employees. Employees who mind you, happily sent truckloads of digimon to their death. It punctuated this at the end of episode 28 intentionally so that you cant just handwave their grievances. That *Tomoro* cant just handwave their grievances. Tomoro is impulsive but hes not naive or stupid. I would even argue that Tomoro was in fact VERY jaded at the start of BB. When Tomoro states, "who says you get to pass judgement" its him saying that the WU doesnt have the right to tell anyone that their version of violence is worse. That Miharu's suffering can be willingly ignored for the sake of a stagnant world. Its why Im always a little put off by people trying to claim Rose is the good guy here. We dont gotta "hand it" to World Union, theyre the reason GIFT and Tactics exists in the first place. Tomoro made the decision to defend Miharu not because he agrees with GIFT wholesale, its because by siding with Rose he would have to side with the group that believes digimon are glitches to be deleted. That HE'S a glitch that should be discarded from society.

Then there's Reina who's character reached a point I suspected (and kinda hoped) would happen for a while. Reina always had an odd dichotomy in my mind as someone who always seemed very capable as an individual. Yet struggles to utilize Wolvermon to their full potential. Note how many times Reina can Get Things Done in a pinch to the point she HELD BACK ludomon. Or this week when she ran to guy holding a knife at someone with zero fear. It speaks to her experience as a cleaner and as someone who for years has had to fend for herself. Yet when wolvermon crumbles, Reina struggles to keep it together.

Theres a very obvious mental block Reina is dealing with. Which in large part is a result of her insecurities. Reina was deemed by both her parents and family as being uneeded and undesirable. Ever since, Reina has attempted to carve out her own family and home. Though worryingly Reina has the belief she needs to "prove" her worth to those around her. Its why shes so obsessed with monetary gain. Often even more so than what the job actually entails. Its why she's so affectionate to Kyo even though its a crush that wont go anywhere. That's why despite being better at planning than Tomoro, Reina also tends to rush into things. Some of these traits arent inherently bad but all these facets imply alot about the pressures Reina perceives. After many years its still weighing on her and you could argue thats why her growth as a cleaner has stagnated for so long. Even though shes in the biz longer than Tomoro and Makoto.

Rose dismissing Reina was the finale nail in the coffin. Laying out all of her anxieties in a brutal bluntness. Its an uncomfortable moment that causes Reina to reach an all time low. Despite being in good terms with Pristimon, theres a sense of distance between them. That Reina is too ashamed to be open with them. That similarly to GD, Reina is afraid of failing Pristimon. Perpetuating her negative feedback loop.

Episode 34 feels like the first in a while to really address the elephant in the room. GIFT and WU tensions are at a fever pitch. Convictions clearly laid out with next week not giving GD time to rest. Tomoro and Reina end the episode lost in their own thoughts. With little to console them, as they struggle to find the right answers.

[kasaru-chan]

@nsthebrotherangstguy idea of murder streamer Miharu is so funny I wish it were canon.

Like please beatbreak take her character all the way with this I might actually like her more if there was any indication that she's having fun getting to murder corrupt World Union officials before millions of subscribers. It'd be like if Markiplier decided to take out MAGA.

[kasaru-chan]

Uhg the worst headache rn and waiting for the aspirin to kick in

[kasaru-chan]

Slight episode spoilers under cut

I do like that Tomoro told Reina and Makoto about the meeting and probably would have told Kyo if he was there.

None of that self isolating bullshit here. But good try Miharu.

[kasaru-chan]

Spoilers for episode 34

WOOOOOOO REINA SELF DOUBT ARC!!!

REINA FEELING INSECURE ABOUT NOT HAVING AN ULTIMATE AND IS ABOUT TO MAKE SOME BAD CHOICES! MY BELOVED

[kasaru-chan]

*kicks down the door* Cherry Magic future Raitomo AU *back flips away*

[odyver]

alright I've got to do some quick math to explain attitudes towards AI to my boss.

we're looking to create an AI policy, and when we were talking about this, my boss (older millennial) was genuinely shocked to hear that younger people do not (seem) to view AI positively (a la the recent commencement speakers being booed)

please rb for larger sample size!

Question 1/3

What is your age, and do you feel AI is a net positive or net negative in our lives today?

under 18, AI is a net positive

under 18, AI is a net negative

18-29, AI is a net positive

18-29, AI is a net negative

30-45, AI is a net positive

30-45, AI is a net negative

46-60, AI is a net positive

46-60, AI is a net negative

over 60, AI is a net postive

over 60, AI is a net negative

Voting ended onJun 11

[odyver]

Question 2/3

How often do you visit or interact with museums/archives (whether in person or online)?

Frequently (multiple times per month)

Often (multiple times per year)

Occasionally (a couple times per year)

Rarely (once every couple of years)

Never :(

Voting ended onJun 11

[odyver]

Question 3/3

If you saw a museum was using AI in exhibits, marketing, research, etc., would you be more or less inclined to visit that museum?

under 18, more inclined

under 18, less inclined

18-29, more inclined

18-29, less inclined

30-45, more inclined

30-45, less inclined

46-60, more inclined

46-60, less inclined

over 60, more inclined

over 60, less inclined

Voting ended onJun 11

Thank you for helping with this data collection. Please rb for as big a sample as possible!

🫶

[greseadraws]

dungeon meshi but they end up in the back rooms, a cursed idea that was eating away at my brain

[frenemyloverr]

Uno reverse card— Raito and MonarchLizamon interactions?

Raito does not like the jet packs on what is otherwise a huge dinosaur but he likes Monarchlizamon regardless. Especially likes timing how fast he can go. They can’t curl up together perfectly because of how Monarchlizamon looks with his huge claw hand and gun one but he falls asleep on Armalizamon a lot

[kasaru-chan]

Gonna play some kh2!

[jadeazora]

The genius and his easily-played emotional and hotheaded rival 😂

(also, Tomoro apparently having pestered him on this for a while going by the transition from dusk to nightfall)

[tanzakukun]

caught raito doing the :3

[kasaru-chan]

Spoilers for episode 33 under the tag

Welcome back asshole Raito, I've missed you.

Also

"Raito looked down and laughed at us!"

Granit: "He does that to everyone."

Lol! Granit I love you they can never make me hate you.

[kasaru-chan]

Tomoro's petnames for Raito? 💙💜

Rai or Starlight are some that I've used in the affectionate

But also Dummy, idiot, and dumbass when annoyed or pissed.

[kasaru-chan]

What are opinions on the trailer for episode 33 of Beatbreak?

My for real reaction: Oh cool Hotaruko and Luka great to see-

RAITO!? RAITO MY BOY WHAT!?

Oh my god my prayer circle worked!

Hey Tomoro, sounds like you really miss Raito a lot care to elaborate on that?

Anyway I'm hyped for the episode tonight!