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sakura haruka & sugishita kyoutarou as aspects of yin & yang
this was originally meant to be written much earlier in the year, but as so often happens with many of the things I intend to do, time got away from me, and the original draft is now buried under months' worth of reblogs destined for queuing. all that to say:
I wanted to write a post analysing the dynamic between sakura and sugishita through the lens of yin and yang, and the various aspects that reflect this duality.
this is that post.
⬇ manga spoilers below ⬇
in the past, nii-sensei has stated that they like to design characters as contrasting pairs. this is something evidenced throughout the series—you see the anxious nirei contrasted against the steadfast suou, the gentle kiryuu against the boisterous tsugeura, the long-suffering hiiragi against the carefree umemiya, the lethargic togame against the frenetic tomiyama, and so on, and so on.
I wanted to dive a little deeper into the ways sakura and sugishita serve as one of these contrasting pairs; the ways in which they are opposite yet similar, and the ways in which they reflect and enhance each other's traits.
sakura as yang & sugishita as yin
I'll be starting by looking at the aspects of yang reflected in sakura, and thus also the aspects of yin reflected in sugishita.
first, something evidenced from the get-go: sakura is active (yang), while sugishita is passive (yin). sakura comes to makochi because he wants to brawl his way to the top, and is constantly taking a very active role in his own story. sugishita, by comparison, and by his own admission, just wants to be left alone. he isn't interested in taking on a leadership role, nor in acting the aggressor unless he perceives a threat to the peaceful world he's dedicated to protecting (in which case he acts both swiftly and decisively).
though both characters have considerable physical strength, one is constantly on the move, utilising dodges and rapid attacks against his opponents, while the other stands firm and tanks any hits that come his way. in this respect, the two also reflect the aspects of offense and defense; they are, respectively, sword and shield.
these aspects are notably displayed in their fighting styles, but they're also shown in their everyday actions, as are the aspects of motion (yang) and stillness (yin). sakura is always blazing a path forward for himself, jumping at opportunities to prove himself in a fight, whereas sugishita, at least at the outset, is unmotivated and content to nap undisturbed at the back of the classroom (more on this later).
which leads me to the aspects of above and below, as well as centre and periphery. many of these examples are closely tied together, both to each other and to sakura and sugishita's respective narratives as their characters have developed, so it's hard to separate them into discrete examples. that said, I'll start with above (yang) and below (yin):
sakura's goal is the top of boufuurin. this is something we know from the very beginning of the story. he's always aiming higher for himself. sugishita, meanwhile, is completely uninterested in the idea of leading, and is quite happy to remain under umemiya's steadfast command—this desire to follow rather than lead is even reflected in his family name, sugishita (杉下), with the second character meaning "down", "below", or "inferior".
however. everything changes after sakura arrives in makochi. this brings me to centre (yang) and periphery (yin).
this is an interesting case, because both characters reflect both of these aspects. from an in-universe perspective, sakura is an outsider, having lived a life constantly on the fringes of society, a stranger in an unfamiliar land, and while sugishita has experienced a similar kind of alienation at the hands of others, he's still a son of makochi, and has an established place as part of umemiya's in-group, putting him firmly at the centre of boufuurin.
however. although sugishita is an important supporting character, ultimately, this isn't his story. it's sakura's.
sakura, an outsider, arrives in makochi, and pretty much immediately causes changes to start happening. and sugishita is very resistant to the idea of change (remember he hadn't even considered until very late that his beloved upperclassmen would eventually be graduating). put a pin in that thought.
so sakura becomes the centre of the story, a focal point for boufuurin and for makochi as a whole, leaving sugishita once again pushed to the periphery... which he might not even pay much mind, were it not for the fact that it's sakura doing it.
this dichotomy is even embedded into their given names; haruka (遥) means "distant", "far off" or "long ago", placing sakura into the periphary, whereas kyoutarou (京太郎) can be roughly translated as "first son of the imperial capital" (his given name is composed of kyou (京), used to represent the imperial capital kyoto, and tarou (太郎), which means "first son"), putting him firmly into the centre as someone who belongs by comparison.
there are a couple other ways in which sakura and sugishita reflect the yang-yin duality. the first is warm and cool colours; sakura's official image colour is amber, while sugishita's is bright-but-cold ultramarine. these colours are often adjusted to just plain orange and blue in official art and merchandise, which seems to be a popular combination for contrasted pairs of rivals in animanga (see also naruto, haikyuu, and so on).
the second is spring/summer (yang) and autumn/winter (yin). as most of you already know, sakura's name (桜) uses the character for the cherry tree. sakura (primarily prunus serrulata) are deciduous trees famous for their spectacular spring blooms and for their dramatic changes across the four seasons. in this way, it's a perfect choice for sakura, who we watch develop rapidly over the course of just a few short months in-universe.
sugishita's name (杉下), meanwhile, uses the character for japanese cedar (cryptomeria japonica)—a conifer, or in layman's terms, an evergreen tree. as mentioned earlier, sugishita is both disinclined towards movement and highly resistant to change. for this reason, sugi is also a perfect fit for him; standing tall, unwavering, unchanging, throughout the coldest winters and harshest storms (I'm also reminded of the line "a vow that I will never change", which appears in sugishita's character song).
their birthdays also tie into this: sakura's birthday is at the height of japanese spring, on april 1st, while sugishita's is deep into autumn, being on november 3rd.
sugishita as yang & sakura as yin
blessedly for the length of this post, there are fewer examples here than for the previous section, though one of those is what I would consider The Big One™. most of the ways in which sugishita and sakura reflect yang and yin respectively is related to their builds and fighting styles; tall (yang) and short (yin), heavy and light, rigid and flexible. I feel like these are pretty self-evident, so I won't go into specific examples.
interestingly, they also reflect masculine (yang) and feminine (yin) aspects in their given names. kyoutarou (京太郎) is a traditionally very masculine-sounding name, whilst haruka (遥) is relatively feminine.
however, the primary way in which sugishita and sakura reflect yang and yin—not just respectively, but overall—is as dragon and tiger.
as explained in pixiv dictionary, the phrase "dragon and tiger", or ryuuko (龍虎), is drawn from a concept in feng shui called shijin souou (四神相応) or, very roughly translated, "befitting the four gods", where the azure dragon and white tiger are juxtaposed against one another. this juxtaposition, often drawn and used in isolation, is used to represent a rivalry between two great heroes who are evenly matched in strength.
the azure dragon, represented by sugishita, embodies yang, protects the east, and lives in the rivers (the flow of water), while the white tiger, represented by sakura, embodies yin, protects the west, and lives on the highways (the flow of people). interestingly, in this symbology, they govern each other's associated season—the azure dragon governs spring, whilst the white tiger governs autumn. hold onto that thought.
another example of this symbology in popular media appears in the animanga series bungou stray dogs, with the dragon and tiger being represented there by akutagawa ryuunosuke and nakajima atsushi, also known by their paired moniker of shin soukoku.
(I've personally long felt that sakura and sugishita are kind of like if shin soukoku were normal.
...normaler.)
conflict, harmony, & balance
the concept of yin and yang is not just about contrast; yin and yang are complementary and opposing, different yet similar, contrary forces that give rise to each other, and, perhaps most importantly, a whole greater than the sum of its parts. you cannot have one without the other; you will find yang within yin and yin within yang, always.
though they're different in more ways than they are similar, sakura and sugishita also share a unique, instinctual understanding which transcends spoken language and allows them to communicate flawlessly without the need for words. suou absolutely wasn't lying when he said they're on the same wavelength; as much as they might bicker, he's seen what can happen when they put the pettiness aside and work in tandem towards a shared goal.
and ultimately, even the conflict itself isn't bad for them. as I said earlier in the post, sugishita is highly resistant to change—however, sakura, by acting in conflict to sugishita, serves to also promote change in him and help broaden his horizons.
sugishita, meanwhile, serves to temper sakura's own expectations of leadership and narrow his focus down to the things that matter most. he is something that sakura needs just as much as he needs people who will unwaveringly support him: someone who will hold sakura accountable, much in the way hiiragi acts to keep umemiya in line (which makes them interesting parallels in this regard).
yin and yang do not just act against each other; they also act upon each other, exerting influence in a constant push and pull. sakura and sugishita are two forces that are inherently opposed, but it's only through that opposition—and through working beyond it—that they're able to bring out the best in both themselves and each other.
I owe a lot to him and his wife. They loved me for who I am. I was scared. That I'd be alone because I was different from others. But that couple accepted me for who I was. They said they loved me. I realized I wasn't alone anymore. I could say I loved what I loved. So now, it's my turn.
nagi seishiro & reo mikage˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ two better than one, no?
smut, threesome, dub(?), bondage, dark content(?), mentions of anal, not really a ship fic, more like experimenting, but take it however you want.
nagi and reo were practically at your mercy. they loved you s'much and would do anything to have just a bit of your attention. could say they were obsessed with you. your touch, your body, and your voice is what puts them in a trance. so of course theyll do anything you ask of them right? even if they hate it?
"cmon reo, seis right in front you, all bare and tied up..~" you breath tickled reos ear as he swallows his built up saliva. nagis blindfolded letting out some ragged breaths. hes nervous, he doesnt know what you guys were doing, or going to do. but all this is for you...hell listen to you as long as you give him the affection he so desires from you. he really cant hate you for that.
"i-i really dont wanna...feels weird...i only w'na touch you [name]..." reo exclaimed. sure nagi was his treasure, but hed never imagined to see nagi like this. the thought never even occurred in his mind. you fake your frown. "but dont you wanna make me happy?" you massaged his shoulders as your boobs touched his back. "yes...but." he pauses.
you let out a low hum as you crawled to nagi. settling behind him, now in between your legs. "just be a good boy yeah? then you can fuck my tight lil hole hm?" you smirked knowing that would spark up his motivation. your hand lightly touches nagis tip and his body quivers. "a-ah.." he lets out and its so cute <3
reo stays silent for a bit before sighing in defeat, he cant say no to that, he loves having sex with you, he cant give up that opportunity. he slowly leans into nagi, and he can feel his breath on him. reo gulps before cupping nagis cheek, finally closing in that gap as they connected lips.
you smirked at the sight, just seeing your pretty boys kiss each other stirred so many things that shouldnt be said out loud. their tongues ingulfed one another, soft little moans eliciting from both males as you stroke nagis cock. nagi lets out breathless moans while reo shuts his eyes shut, embarrassed from this, he knows the minute he opens them hell be met with your piercing gaze.
your stroking is teasing and you can feel his cock twitching. drools fall from nagis and reos lips, as they shared saliva and danced with their tongues, tasting each other. "cmon reo, come kiss his cute pink nipples~" you rubbed two fingers against his neglected nipple and he twitches under your touch, suddenly tensing as reo lightly nibbles onto it.
he swirls his tongue, sucking and biting and nagi is seen to be resisting his restraints, he needs to grab hold of something, it was too much. "[n-name]...please hold my hand.." he whimpered out. how could you refuse your cute boy? using your free hand you held his hand, tightening his grip on you on the sudden contact. you giggled. "'f course baby. is reo making you feel good hm..?" nagi knew what you wanted to hear, even if he doesnt wanna, its all for you. "y-yes..."
reos eyebrow scurries, he wants to be touched by you now...but if he does a good job pleasuring nagi, hell have you to himself. he suddenly traces his lips up to his collarbone, giving it tender kisses against the skin, then up to the neck. nagi lets out a whimper when he feels reo sucking on the sensitive skin, thats definitely leaving a mark.
"wow so eager reo~ ill definitely reward you if you keep up with the act~" you lift his chin up to meet your gaze, and he has this determined look to him. he nods and you squish his cheeks. nagi gasps as you suddenly let go of his cock, his hips thrusting into air as he already misses the touch of your hand. "h-huh [name..]? whyd you stop..."
you chuckled. as you grabbed hold of nagis chin to kiss his cheek. "cos reos gonna be making you cum, right reo baby?" your eyes shift to his purple ones and he blinks at you dumbfounded. nagi only whines again. "but wan' you to make me cum..." "shh...you guys are being bad boys by complaining, dont make me angry ok?" you cooed, giving him another kiss.
nagi can only comply. you eye reo, signaling for him to start. your gaze will always startle him, he slowly grabs hold of his cock, and rubs it up and down...painfully slow. you frown. "sei wont cum if you dont speed it up reo...better beg for him to go faster sei if you wanna~" you nibble his earlobe and nagi bites his bottom lip. he didnt want to sound so desperate to cum from reos touch...but he needed the release. "reo...please." his hips thrusts up into his fist. "your mouth...please fuck...use it...wanna cum." he breathes out.
reos eyes widened and he glances at you. you can only smirk and raised an eyebrow, intrigued on what hell do. your hands focused on pinching nagis little pink nipples and reo makes the decision if he should do it...but if he does youll reward him good wont you..? reo bends down to his cock level, the smell of sweat emitting from it filled his nostrils.
nagi was big, bigger than reo, theres no way even for him could it fit in his mouth. so he starts small first, sucking on his tip. "a-ah reo...please all the way..." nagis thighs quiver, feeling his tongue swipe over his veins, involuntarily thrusting into his mouth more.
"cmon reo, he wants to cum, youre gonna hafta go deeper than that yknow..?" your hand creeps up to reo, caressing his head and pulling back the hair that covered his face from you. smiling to yourself you can see him struggling to keep a consistent movement. "like this reo." were the last words he heard before your hand gripped his hair and guided him up and down on nagis cock.
"hmph-!" reo gasped out as hes forced to suddenly take nagis monster cock. "c-close reo...keep going..." the way his cock contracts with reos throat felt super good...not as good at you but itll do. he just wants to cum. you didnt even let reo get the chance to rest, his eyes shut tightly as you force him to take him more, deeper until his nose reached to his white pubic hairs.
nagis cock twitches and reo feels it. "does reos mouth feel good baby?" you nibble onto his earlobe. nagi hiccups a little, as he struggles to speak coherently. "y-yes...yes! fuck...i-can i cum..?" he rests his head onto your chest to meet your eyes, theyre full of plead and pleasure like hes losing his mind. you chuckle. "'f course baby you deserve it." you kissed him before a moan tore from his lips as his body jerked. "f-fuck..!"
reos eyes finally opened, but so slightly when he feels nagis sweet sticky cum spraying inside his mouth. "dont swallow yet baby." you pat his head. he holds it in, he feels gross, but just a bit accomplish at least. all this will be worth it he tells himself. nagis chest heaves up and down as he tries to catch up with his breath. you can only giggle at the sight in front of you, grabbing reos chin. "say ahh~" taking out your phone.
reos mouth opens slowly... the sight of nagis cum is splattered on his tongue, you take a quick snap and put your phone down, pulling reo into for a kiss, the taste of his saliva and nagis cum mixed together, you fucking loved it. youre definitely gonna keep them in your life<3
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