let's play "character meme": (because I'm a hopeless shipper, and your fic didn't help me AT ALL) Datastorm as well as Ryoken + Yusaku for all three questions (if it's not too much to ask)
Since I already answered for Datastormshipping, let’s get it on with Ryoken and Yusaku. ヽ(o＾▽＾o)ノ
002 | Give me a character & I will tell you
Ryoken Kogami aka Revolver/Varis
How I feel about this character:
Other than the fact his IRL self reminds me of Stardust Dragon every time he shows up, I have a lot of feelings for this character. Not gonna lie, he’s one of the reasons why I got invested in Vrains so much. Like his predecessors (the rivals), Ryoken can be intimidating, overwhelming, dangerous and an extremist. He’s indescribably good-looking, intelligent, incredibly gifted with a strategic mind and an aptitude for both dueling and computer programming. He’s not the type of character who became an antagonist out of selfishness or evil, and his charisma and natural leadership skills makes him suitable to lead the Hanoi. He’s very dedicated to his goals. But underneath such imposing presence is just a boy burdened by the guilt and mistakes he did in the past.
Because of his flaws, he’s far from perfect. He’s a conflicted character because he defines himself by his guilt and regret. He’s horrified by what happened to his father, but he also can’t help but look out for the victims he once saved.
All the people I ship romantically with this character:
Yusaku ‘PLAYMAKER’ Fujiki (DSS FTW)
My non-romantic OTP for this character:
Respectfulshipping. At one point, I did consider shipping him with Ryoken romantically, but I do admire how their relationship is based on mutual trust and respect. Our resident Plant boy is just as crazy as the last one, but he provides his own brand of entertainment. I consider Spectre as one of the most well-written and interesting characters in the show. There’s a lot of layer to his character that makes him so compelling. He shows dedication and steadfast loyalty to Ryoken, yet he also shows remorse and angst over the lost of his Ignis. Lightning claims he tossed away his free will to serve Revolver, but Spectre debunks him completely by saying he chose to follow Revolver out of his own volition.
Let’s not forget Ryoken’s side as well. We have a guy who claims he regrets saving the Lost Incident victims, and yet chooses to take Spectre under his wing. He expresses relief about Earth’s demise, but was shown to be concern of Spectre’s state. Heck, Spectre is even made second-in-command of the Hanoi, which says a lot about Ryoken’s trust in him.
My unpopular opinion about this character:
The Lost Kids, mainly Yusaku, are actually his biggest weakness, and it would be interesting to see one of the bad guys (maybe Lightning) exploit that.
One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon:
Ryoken proposing to Yusaku back XD
Aside from letting go of his past to move forward, I want him to achieve proper closure with all the Lost Kids. I want him to discover a new future with Yusaku, one where he could be truly happy, a path where he can create a new positive experience that will replace all the negative ones. A world where they can coexist peacefully with the Ignis.
And I have this crazy desire to see the Ignis call Ryoken their big brother //gets shot
DATASTORMSHIPPING!! Need I say more? σ(≧ε≦σ) ♡
Yusei Fudo (Blame Stardust Road and Stardust Dragon for this)
Jack Atlas (The VA DUEL GOT ME BAD)
Ryoken hadn’t liked being an only child. It had been incredibly lonely at times, especially since his father was such a workaholic, and he never had friends around his age. He really liked Yusaku from the moment he met him and had thought he’d finally found a friend, but now he laments on how fate could be so cruel.
Yusaku Fujiki aka Playmaker
How I feel about this character:
A cold, taciturn protagonist who doesn’t like standing out yet driven by revenge at the beginning of the series? Color me interested since this hero/anti-hero sets a new bar for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Protagonists. From the way he views dueling to his connection with the rival character, Yusaku provides a flavor that is unique only to him. Apart from his dueling skills, he’s a computer whiz and an expert hacker, and his no-nonsense trait provides an interesting foil to Ai’s carefree nature.
And I’m not gonna lie… I felt attracted to this character the moment I saw his design. He just really reminds me so much for Serena, who’s my fave girl in Arc V.
All the people I ship romantically with this character:
Ryoken ‘REVOLVER’ Kogami (DSS FTW)
My non-romantic OTP for this character:
Aiballshipping! Protagonist + Aibou characters are always interesting to see. Another dynamic that provides quality entertainment and a very deep complicated circumstance. Ai turns out to be the result of an experiment by Dr. Kogami and he’s the Ignis based on the protagonist himself. Though he started out as nothing more than a hostage/live bait for Yusaku to use to lure the Knights of Hanoi to him, there’s no denying how much these two have grown together. Yusaku continues to be a tsundere about it, but he does indeed care for Ai’s well-being.
My unpopular opinion about this character:
I mentioned how the LIV may be Ryoken’s biggest weakness, but it also can be said for Yusaku. Yusaku views Ryoken as his savior, his source of strength and hope, and he has shown how much he trusts and cares for him. Hurt Ryoken, then you’ll be getting emissary of revenge.
One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon: To finally be able to seize a new future with Ryoken.
my OTP: Same as above (￣▽￣)ノ
my cross over ship: None… (✧∀✧)/
Yusaku is someone who has mastered the art of power-napping. Whenever he feels tired and has the time to doze off, he’d go for it. He usually sleeps well with other people around.
