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Just chilling in the void known as my thoughts.

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If Makishima had tea time with the Ancient Greek and Medieval philosophers, what form of government would he support?

a.) Monarchy b.) Tyranny c.) Aristocracy d.) Oligarchy e.) Polity f.) Democracy g.) None. It's anarchy, bitch.

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Thinking of writing something cute. 🍻🥟

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Happy first day of September!

We are happy to announce that we will be holding our fifth Shinkane Week from Saturday, October 12th to Friday October 18th 2024.

This year's prompts are as follows:

DAY ONE: Urban or Rural The key is setting. Include elements of streets, cars, skyscrapers vs trees, mushrooms, lakes, etc. DAY TWO: Cyberpunk or Mystery Psycho-Pass is a brainchild of both genres. Pick your favorite and follow its tropes and conventions (i.e. clues, deduction, forensic vs hacker, pills, body modification, etc.) DAY THREE: Time or Space Play with either. Time loops, time travel, non-linear storytelling vs alternate universes, space travel, or space as a theme, etc. DAY FOUR: Trick or Treat Spooky season is upon us! Give us a good scare to honor the month or indulge us with some hurt/comfort or fluff. DAY FIVE: Drafts or Snippets Time to settle this. Explore their unfinished business as a theme. Or take it quite literally and show us your unfinished projects or create a quick piece in an hour or less. Post it fully in its incomplete glory. DAY SIX: Leather or Lace Smut day! If that’s not your thing, explore the platonic or domestic aspects of our favorite two. DAY SEVEN: Free Day Anything goes.

As with other past events, prompts act more as guidelines and can be interpreted however you wish. You can do all days, some days, or even just one.

The rules for your reference:

Any medium (gifs, graphics, fanart, fanfic, AMVs, etc.) is welcome.

We don’t condone stealing or reposting of other people’s works. If you are editing someone else’s art for your own, we advise asking the artist and crediting accordingly for their usage.

Please tag your content as “#shinkaneweek” (no spaces) to be reblogged. Our submit box is also open for those who have no Tumblr blogs.

You can post on Tumblr, Twitter, or both. We will reblog or retweet accordingly. We will post links to OP's tweets on this blog to redirect to Twitter-only works.

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We're so excited to see what you all create!

Love,

Your faithful mods

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Beyond His Dreams

Summary: A stupendous gathering, hosted by the Public Safety Bureau Chief Homura Shizuka, tests Kougami’s limited social skills. The ex-fugitive hardly considers himself approachable, until a particular guest reaches her hand out and invites Kougami to a dance.

No Archive Warnings Apply

Teen and Up Audiences

F/M

Kougami Shinya/Tsunemori Akane

Additional Tags: Awkwardness, Overthinking, Expensive Parties, Slow Dancing, Kougami's Emotional Constipation, Post-Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector

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In the sea of pompous and elaborate getups, gowns ballooned by the riches tucked in their pockets, the footsteps of the elite weighed heavy across the wooden floor. Every step and clack audible, barely any peace reached Kougami's ears since he had entered the party venue.

As expected of Bureau Chief Homura, his idea of a party was not simply that of fine tunes and good food—it was all of those but grander. The newly instated chief had invited the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra to play music for his distinguished guests, the same orchestra that had been gracing the official functions of the imperial family for years. In that event, Shizuka was the boss, and the maestro followed Shizuka’s song requests on command—what a way to have a jukebox. The food, the mouth-watering spread, it was prepared by local chefs who recently bagged gold in a Sibyl-officiated food competition, and their skills were put to the test once again to satisfy the palates of high-profile government officials, public figures, and business leaders. The party's centerpiece wasn't surprising either: an intricate installation of 700,000 shards of glass resembling a giant chrysanthemum—Japan's national flower, symbolizing longevity, rejuvenation, and royalty.

A party fit for royalty, alright. That was how Kougami could put it. Perhaps the grandest display in all of those he had attended before, Kougami suddenly became conscious of his own appearance.

The sophisticated cries of the violins extended across the ballroom, and as if on cue, the ceiling lights dimmed to accommodate the calmer mood in the air. The guests scurried through the room to find their respective dancing partners, and before Kougami could finish his cigarette, everybody had already settled in, hands held and waists tugged.

Meanwhile, Kougami was alone in a corner. To be exact, he deserted his more sociable peers from the Suppressing Action Department for some solitude. His lone state did make him seem like a sore thumb, but Kougami, who spent most of the hour leaning against a wall, was willing to pass the time in that manner, even if people were beginning to shoot condescending glances his way.

Then, the giant doors to the ballroom opened, and the corner of Kougami's eye caught something vibrant red. Like an exotic flower. The striking, colorful gown briskly swept the floor, turning everyone else's attention toward the center. As for Kougami who stood at the far back, he was not bothered to have a better look at the newcomer, until the gown's owner curtsied in front of Public Safety Bureau Chief Homura Shizuka.

Kougami then had a hunch of who it was. He slowly made his way through the stagnant crowd and saw her. Given the guest's petite, lithe build and short brown hair, there was no mistake. The night’s flower of vermillion was no other than Tsunemori Akane.

In Kougami's memories of working with her, Tsunemori had always worn her formal black suit or MWPSB jacket whenever she was out in the field. Sometimes, Kougami’s eyes couldn't help checking her form; he did make a mental note to stop his awful habit. It was, however, a first for Kougami to find his former superior in such a pristine state, and it took everything in him to avoid looking like an idiot.

Tsunemori stood far from him, startled by the sudden barrage of notorious faces known to plaster their manufactured smiles and promises on any bare screen, wall, and pole they could find. She, despite her previous incarceration record, was still a highly sought flower, and the crappy weeds competed for her attention. Kougami’s loudest voice couldn't possibly meet the distance even if he tried.

The Cinderella story never existed for Kougami; hard to imagine it would ever happen in his lifetime. He closed his eyes, he refused to believe in it. When he was about to give up his thin thread of hope, the clacking of someone's heels grew louder with every step. The distance closed between Kougami and that person, and he could feel a presence right in front of him.

So she stood there proudly, the flower of vermillion whose dark amber eyes glowed brighter than the dim lights above, and her pale shoulders and ample cleavage bared for him to see. So tempting, Kougami could hardly resist staring at her.

But the pompous weeds glared at the man eyed by their precious flower. It was uncalled for: the spotlight was cast on Kougami who was never fond of attention. The weeds self-appointed themselves as judges; they deemed Kougami unworthy of standing next to Tsunemori. Kougami's predicament was clearly due to Tsunemori picking him, and she was definitely the first to ever make him feel uncomfortable in his own skin.

“Mr. Kougami?” the flower of vermillion met Kougami's gaze. Tsunemori's curtain of lashes fluttered, revealing the rugged man's reflection in her experienced eyes. What could she have witnessed in those years while Kougami was away?

Tsunemori lifted her hand and reached out to Kougami as a sign of invitation. She asked him, “May I have this opportunity to dance with you?”

The next thing Kougami knew, he was guiding Tsunemori's footsteps, her hand in his, as the two danced to the slowest song Kougami had ever heard in years. Following the dwindling sound of the piano keys, Kougami slowly whispered in Tsunemori's ear, “One, step step. Two, step step. Three, step step, and finally, turn right here,”

The moment was beyond Kougami's dreams, and he still couldn't believe it. As to why his self-doubt ran as deep as the pits of the earth, Kougami was once asked if his everyday was like an endless hell. Most of the time, sure; dread was the usual suspect that invaded his mind. Kougami never begged the nameless deity to grant him bubble-like dreams because he hated having any sort of hope for happiness. To him, the fleeting feeling was always so precious, so fragile.

Unfortunately, rare occasions such as that night reminded the ex-fugitive of a curse worse than his insomnia: seeing Tsunemori so beautiful, Kougami was bound to have difficulty sleeping later, wasting his hours thinking of an unreachable future with her.

Notes: The title and story concept were inspired by the song "Beyond My Dreams" by Sunwoo Jung-a, an OST of the Korean drama series Extraordinary Attorney Woo. If you are familiar with that revolving door scene, I referred to Lee Jun-ho's mini dance lesson for Kougami's line here. And as always, thank you for reading!

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Mini Collection of Kanshikan Kougami Shinya

Volumes 2~4 in Japanese

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Front Cover

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"Next Issue" Art

Note: For volume 4, I couldn't find its "next issue" art or any details about the series' continuation.

This section states the story's direction and the release date of the next volume; it's meant to tease readers. Volumes 1~3 has information about the next issue, while volume 4 doesn't.

According to the internet, this series has six volumes in total. I have seen a physical copy of volume 5 at my local bookstore, so why does volume 4 lack a "next issue" art?

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Bookmark

The path less taken Which he took, made him quite lost But her persistence Like old creases on his books Brought him back where he belonged

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Hell Is Other People

Ain't "Prodigal Son" No banquet for his return He felt their blank stares Especially that of hers Hell was never hot but cold

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Mushrooms or Bamboo Shoots?

How would Akane feel about Kinoko no Yama [Mountain of Mushrooms], which is a popular mushroom-shaped chocolate snack by Meiji? Or would Akane side with Takenoko no Sato [Bamboo Shoot Village]?

Kinoko no Yama or Takenoko no Sato? Mushrooms or Bamboo Shoots? Hmm.

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Manga Window Shopping Be Like:

Window Shopping: It pleases my eyes and keeps my wallet alive, but I return home with nothing.

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PP Novels Resources (for my fellow deranged fans)

As a deranged PP fan, who was starving for dopamine I discovered some novel sources for the characters we all love! All novels/summary is in Russian (can be easily translated to English through Google Translation of the website. Use a VPN if the sites do not load)

If ya'll love the OG cast (Season 1), this is for you! I'm merely linking to the websites for your reading pleasure. I will try to link the ones that are complete, more under the cut.

*All due thanks to the dedicated translators who keep the fandom going* Psycho-Pass Zero

(Tumblr: Novel Translation *pending but I recommend reading this before the radio drama for plot coherence*) (Live Journal: Radio Drama Translation *complete*)

Content warning: Plastination case + Makishima is enough warning Timeline: Prequel to the Psycho-Pass S1 Kogami and Sasayama's bromance/outlines the gruesome murders in the Specimen case/follows the story of Touma Kozaburo and his obsession with Touko. Baby Kogami is so precious. Mitsuru Sasayama is the man, the legend. *sobs* Masaoka's whiskey persists + Ginoza the worrier.

Psycho-Pass Asylum: About A Girl (Live Journal: Detailed Summary *complete*) (Suggested Supplement: Yayoi/Shion Tidbits from PP Novel + Aoyanagi and Kozuki disaster)

Content warning: brutality against women, !pregnancy, !cultism, !infanticide. I'm not kidding when I mean it's brutal. Timeline: Post S1 with some flashbacks. Yayoi and Shion's relationship is the main focus. They investigate a case where pregnant minors are being sacrificed by a cult. Entirely from Yayoi's perspective, has many details about her past and how she and Shion feel about Division 1. I would encourage you to read this if you want a feminine/female perspective of the PP verse. Underlying themes of creativity, sex, romance, and hope + vital issues with the Sybil System. I added the supplement because it covers a bit more about Yayoi and Shion + explores the canon romantic relationships, I believe it is a good study of how PP handles canon relationships.

Psycho-Pass Asylum: Restaurant de Campagne Kagari Shuusei

(Live Journal: Detailed Summary *complete*)

Content warning: None, really. This one is quite wholesome as PP can be except for Sybil's shenanigans. Timeline: Prequel to S1 (Flashback) Kagari and Div 1 + 2 investigate a series of gastronomic malfunctions in Sybil's food preparation system caused by a criminal called 'Harlequin'. It involves a "natural food" supply company called Gusto and a restaurant owner. The novel explores Kagari's interest in cuisines and the impact of food in the PP world. Kagari's perspective is quite refreshing and light, compared to the complexity in other novels.

Psycho-Pass Asylum: Separation Ginoza Nobuchika (Live Journal: Detailed Summary *complete*)

Content warning: animal!cruelty, child!abuse, dogs. This one is a tearjerker. Timeline: Prequel to S1 + post S1 Inspector Ginoza, Kogami, and Sasayama investigate a case of rehabilitated animals/pets that are increasing the stress levels of Okutama, a remote place in the mountains. These pets were reintroduced and have gone feral. A doctor named Miyake was responsible for the reintroduction. Ginoza's calm yet poetic and wistful perspective is quite grounding. There's a sense of loss through this story, the theme of separation, and dogs being man's best friends. Any puns that made you think of Kogami are valid.

Psycho-Pass Asylum: Mungungwha Choe-Gu-Sung

(Live Journal: Detailed Summary *partial translation*)

Content warning: !torture, !mutilation, !castration, graphic, mentions of NK-orea. It's quite disturbing and angsty. MAJOR tearjerker. Timeline: Pre-S1 + follows the plot of S1. This follows the story of Choe-Gu Sung, Makishma's accomplice, and his entry and activities in Japan. Explores family life with his younger sister Suseon and his friend Guynthae. It covers a major portion of his backstory in N-K and his eventual friendship with Makishima. If you felt nothing for this guy in S1, believe me, you will be sobbing through this one. He deserved a better ending ftw.

That's all. If I find anything else, I'll add it in another post. Enjoy delving into the world of Psycho-Pass in-depth, and don't forget the words said by a certain Enforcer:

When it's all over, you can cry as much as you like.