Sumire's Creative Studio

Just a random person who loves to colorize manga images, doing sets/profile for the Aarinfantasy forum. Posts are very rare, and if they aren't any gfx, it mostly has something to do with either, Maiden Rose, Kuroshitsuji or Free.

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Here is one of two Promare dj I will release by Inariya-sensei. 

Title: Cherry! Cherry! Cherry!

Author: Inariya Fusanosuke

MEGA/Mediafire

For more Infos about releases by Inariya, either visit her Twitter account Inariya_fusa or just join the Discord (it’s mainly about Maiden Rose, but there’s also space to discuss about other projects by sensei. It’s a little bubble, everyone is nice and everyone who’s a fan is welcome!) 

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Mindmap of Maiden Rose

Here is a link to a mindmap with all Maiden Rose releases and timelines.

There could be mistakes, so bare with me… I tried to include everything, but since my external harddrive broke and all my files of Maiden Rose are gone with everything else in there, I had to trust the internet of what’s still online… If you find mistakes or additions just give me a message, and I’ll fix it;) https://mm.tt/1310851818?t=RFCa7ztZNH

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If someone wants to help moderate the mindmap, I’m willing to give mod to 1-2 more people, who can then edit the map, when something is wrong or missing! So if you like to help, just message me with your username from mindmeister, that way I know it’s you^^

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Mindmap of Maiden Rose

Here is a link to a mindmap with all Maiden Rose releases and timelines.

There could be mistakes, so bare with me... I tried to include everything, but since my external harddrive broke and all my files of Maiden Rose are gone with everything else in there, I had to trust the internet of what’s still online... If you find mistakes or additions just give me a message, and I’ll fix it;) https://mm.tt/1310851818?t=RFCa7ztZNH

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Here are two Maiden Rose chibi coloration I’m working on! I couldn’t really decide which image of a normal Klaus/Taki I wanted to color, so I went with 2 chibi arts^^; It was also a bit more difficult, since my external hardrive broke with all my manga titles/sets/textures/brushes and everything art supplies related things:( Now need to collect everything from the start *sigh*

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Undertaker’s possible foreshadowing in “The Story of Will the Reaper”

With this theory I was a bit surprised that no one ever pointed that out. Or I just too stupid to search and someone really did mention this possible connection years ago, idk.

Anyway let me tell you a story:

Once upon a time there was a grim reaper who observe many peoples life’s. He dispassionately gazed at dying souls, souls neither good nor evil. And then the grim reaper falls in love with a human maiden. One destined for death, no less, she returned his love. This uncertain reaper was caught between reaper law and the dictates of love. However he chose love. He broke the reaper’s law and tried to save her. A fast friend lent them his aid. The reapers and his friend's efforts were in vain; the maiden died. The reaper told the god ruling that world that he would disappear; that he would give his soul in exchange for the maiden's. And so it was agreed that her life will be spared. But there was one condition: All her memories of the reaper would be erased. That was fine with him. Even if all memory of him was lost, deep within her soul, proof of their love was sure to remain. No one could ever erase that. The reaper disappeared, and she came back to life. She fell in love and bore a child in the ordinary way. And she named that child same as the reaper’s. 

Seems familiar right? That’s because that’s the same story that Thomas Wallis wrote in the Ova, without Will and Grell’s name. How about if you change Will’s name with Undertaker’s? And the maiden was Claudia Phantomhive? The possibility is there, for sure! That would be a reason why there’s no direct connection between the Undertaker and Claudia in the first place. She couldn’t remember him at all! I mean we still don’t know his name. I won’t be surprised if his name is Vincent in the end. If we go further and see this maiden practically died twice, right? What if the first time Claudia died because of the Undertaker, because he broke the rules. So after she forgot about him, he watches over her like a shadow and makes a promise with himself, that he will protect her family. But it seems that’s not his fate. He lost Claudia a second time, probably because of the Queen as a popular theory says. Then 20 years later it happens again and lost the rest of Claudia’s family. He knew he can’t help OCiel anymore at that time, so he took the only chance to “save” Claudia descendants and took RCiel to revive him, even if that means to break the rules yet again. 

I don’t think he doesn’t care about OCiel, just he has a grief about everyone who harms the Phantomhive’s. Especially the Queen. He even told Sebastian that he should take care more about the Earl. So why go that far to break OCiel rep to the point he needs to hide? Well as long OCiel is hiding, he can’t take any of the “Watchdogs” cases. The question is can RCiel take his position? Can he complete his missions clean as OCiel with the help of Sebastian and his servants? I’m not sure? I mean even before he showed up in the manor, he made a mess in the other manor in London, with the killing of Agni... And if RCiel continues to be so blunt with his actions, the Queen probably will degrade him. Still I’m not sure what exactly the Undertaker is thinking with doing this. How will he get his revenge to the Queen with that.

Anyway I leave it at this point, otherwise I’ll go crazyXD

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Grell’s possible life before dying

Here’s again another research I made. This time focused only on our favorite okamaXD

I think Grell’s life before commit suicide is probably one of the most demanding info fans want to know, besides Undertaker’s. Grell is such an unique character, which you don’t find in other titles. 

Anyway we don’t know how long a grim reaper is in the trainer period, before becoming professional grim reaper. We can only guess.

The facts we know about Grell (William) is 1799 was the date where both pass their final exam. 

So Grell died before that. In the Ova (The Story of Will the Reaper) we see him in a redcoat. I did little research. There’s no exact 1to1 British Empire uniform like Grell’s, but I noticed, that Officers from late 1750′ ~ 1790′ the British Empire Infantry started to wear knee long coats and had a red/black/white color combination. That means it could be our Grell died during that time. That’s one part.

The other part is I found out is, between the 18th and 19th century, there were places called “Molly-houses” in London; tavern/pub/coffee/brothel house were gay men could socialize with others or meet for sexual partners. At that time homosexual activities was illegal, so the whole scene was kept underground. The subculture was well organized, but if suspected they often got raids and arrests. 

While there’s no facts about soldiers going to these molly houses, there was a married homosexual man in the late 1720′ who frequently picked up soldiers and went to these places to have sex, but also raided these, since he was a hired private policeman (thief-taker). 

Now that everything is set, we could guess with this informations how Grell probably could have live and commit suicide. There are many possibilities. Either they were an Officer and went into a molly house in secret and was found out, got arrested, but before the trail commit suicide, or some sick man picked them up and thrown them away afterwards. Or they had a partner in one of these molly houses, it got raided, the partner was hanged and they got depressed to the point he couldn’t take it anymore. Or they were a worker of the molly house. The final part is of the method of how they killed themselves...I would say either by hanging or like many guess from the one panel in a chapter cutting the wrist. By many illustrations and reading, hanging was the most used method in that time, but who knows if that’s true in Grell’s case...

And with that let your own theories flow:) Thanks for reading~

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Grim Reaper

I went today a bit deep in the web to do some research. Maybe the search was worth maybe not, but I had my funXD

I always was interested in the Grim Reapers in the Kuroshitsuji world, because there’s still so much questions unanswered! 

We know that they have modern items that aren’t invented yet at that time.

We know all commit suicide, but don’t know why and how. 

They all have green eyes and have VERY bad eyesight (you’re not alone here, I feel you>.<)

But is it possible that each death scythe was picked specific for each character? Because I found some very coincidental facts about those within the dream symbolic. 

Grell’s chainsaw:

In dreams a chainsaw is most of the time associated with a nightmare. Massacre with lots of blood, or just the tool to saw trees. It also means the dreamer has a need to be separate from something/someone. To work with a chainsaw isn’t easy, but the results will be worth it. On the other hand if the chainsaw is broken the dreamer has chosen the wrong path and won’t be any success in their life. The chainsaw means the dreamer needs to do something in their life to overcome their current awkward position they’re in atm. It can be anything from living conditions to emotional feelings. But the chainsaw can also reflect your gf/bf their doing, the separation with the dreamer. It contains misery too that the dreamer just can’t overcome. Especially if the chainsaw doesn’t work. The dreamer longs for a strict cut. Another interpretation of the chainsaw it is representing a phallus and the sex drive the dreamer express. As a dream symbol in a spiritual meaning the motor points at motivation and need. The dream symbol symbolize love and devotion.

Ronald’s lawnmower

If the dreamer sees themselves working with a mower, it can be that the future of this person is happiness and it brings with their hard work wealth and financial win. On the other hand, if the mower stands still. the dreamer is going through a tough time in real life. It can be that the person is suffers a illness or is struggling from a painful loss, which effects them physically. If the dreamer operates the mower easily it hints that they have a social and balanced life. It loves to be surrounded by nature and be layback. But if the dreamer has difficulty with the mower, like cursing to it or just go over flowers and plants, it means they’re an insensible character. If they’re very considerate and meticulous, means they are a perfectionist. As dream symbol the mower is the symbol of a learning process.

Othello’s sickle (death scythe that every trainee has)

If seeing a sickle in a dream it means challenge. The dreamer needs to endeavor for successes, even if they’re little things. Furthermore it reflects the dreamer’s deep fear of life. Seeing a sickle in a dreams means the dreamer shouldn’t disdain the very little gainings. To work with a sickle in general it’s a symbol that the financial earning is little, but the work is hard. A broken sickle as dream symbol refers to losses and failure in financial matters. A sickle gives the hint towards exiguity of the dreamer’s life. If the dreamer sees others with a sickle, it means the dreamer behaves very arrogant in real life, because the people around them like to knock the dreamer off their perch. If the sickle is very sharp or spiky means the dreamer can be very aggressive. As a spiritual symbol the sickle refers to a soon ending stage of life.

William’s pruner (scissors)

In general the scissors is a interpersonal relationships between people. It is possible that the dreamer needs to handle conflicts and disappointments. It can be that they act rude and hurt people with their sarcastic attitude. If the scissors is a (garden) tool, then the perception is very difficult to overcome the problems in the real life. If the dreamer is cutting something or it’s giving the scissors to someone, then the dreamer wants to have a straight cut with with this person, end their interpersonal relationships and leave them behind. If it’s the other person doing it to the dreamer, it’s the other way around. Sometimes the scissors can be interpreted something sexual. Subconscious fears of loss, lack of sexual confirmation. In many cases the scissors refers the need to resolve burden experience. If the dreamer makes a mistake with the scissors, then they will suffer from fear of failure. 

(PS: there was no info specific about a pruner, that’s why I went with scissors) 

Undertaker’s scythe

The scythe in a dream announces changes. As a tool it signaled that the dreamer needs to separate themselves from specific attitudes and procedures. Even if it’s not always easy for changes  the dreamer needs to try to give new things a chance. In a dream where there’s a scythe but not being used, the dreamer finally made a decision after a longer time. The dreamed scythe shows that the dreamer doesn’t need to question his decision, even if others are against it. The changes are namely high, that this decision brings profit in longterm. On the other hand if the scythe is broken than the dreamer will suffer from failings. If another person uses the scythe, it has the same equivalent as a grim reaper, which refers to age, illness, death. The dream symbol of a scythe is the need to come to terms with a matter from the past. The dreamer still hasn’t successfully completed a personal experience or behavior at fully. It can also be that they feel guilty. If someone works with a scythe, means that the dreamer shouldn’t think of themselves only. People won’t like them. It could be that they tend to be egoistic, disdainful, arrogant and have a aggressive attitude. As a dream symbol the scythe represent the end of a physical life.

Ludger’s hedge trimmer

In general a hedge trimmer stands for greediness, which shows towards business matter. But it also can be seen as an uneasy feeling that reflects also business matter. A broken hedge trimmer can mean a friend loss. Is the hedge trimmer only trimming always green bushes, then they will soon enjoy a win or pleasant hours. To prune a bald hedge or bush on the other hand represents grief and acting without due consideration The hedge trimmer reflects the inner emotional boundary the dreamer has towards others. They want to leave it as it is, but also reduce the boundary. If the dreamer sees a person with a the tool, then they yearns for company of other people. Because even if they tend to maintain the distance, they feel lonely atm. 

Eric’s saw

With the classical saw the dreamer wants to stands on their own two feet with their own power and energy. Also the dreamer wants to avoid a specific event or part of their life. It also means that the dreamer has a fear of contempt or envy. If the dreamer tries to saw with a dull tool, but can’t cut, then the dreamer can’t get away from a tedious person. If they see a dull saw, they use inappropriate means to go forward i life, that’s why they’re not successful. As rusty or broken saw mean misfortune, but with a rusty saw the possibility is higher that the dreamer gets his wealth back. Loses the dreamer the saw, then they are doing something that will end catastrophic in their life.

That’s itXD Unfortunately couldn’t find anything from the other known death scythe. But as you can see, there are some similarities between the dream symbolic of the individual death scythe and the characters. Idk now if Yana-sensei knew about these “facts” or she acted like with some names such as SebastianXD 

Tell me if your option about this. Are there similarities or do you rather think “You are just stupid, you interpreting too much in it, let it be”. Do you know something else? Tell me! I’m hyped:) 

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Current situation in Maiden Rose

Hi, first of all I don’t call myself an expert in Maiden Rose. I’m only a passionate MR/Inariya-sensei’s art fan and likes analyze her works and tries  to read “between the lines” in her works! So the current situation in Maiden Rose is that Taki is unconscious with a dose of a strong drug (Barbiturate), that was frequently used in WWII (Inariya-sensei sure did made her research here). 

Maybe the main question is why did Klaus do that.

First... this in a fictional story, hardcore yaoi. What do you expect...? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Secondly, sure Klaus methods are a little bit too harsh, but everything has a reason. Let me tell you why:

Klaus is trying to confront to make Taki open up to him (no not in a sexual way lul). He wants Taki to show emotions, he wants Taki to be the Taki that was left in Luckenwalde. He basically wants to say “Hey, I’m here, always be here, so let your feelings out! Hit me if you’re mad, cry on my shoulder if you’re sad, but don’t keep your feelings to yourself, to the point of hurting you physically and psychically.” That's why he was desperate in the end for how stubborn Taki is. So it's only natural for him being angry at Suguri...

Suguri could’ve just keep Taki outside the room, you’re thinking, right? Yeah, he could have, but he didn’t, because also he has a reason why he did that:

Suguri knows Taki since he was little and was always shown as this pure delicate aristocrat, that will lead the country in future. Suguri only saw Taki as this strict, always emotionless person, without any personal ties (besides his siblings/cousins a bit) And then he was gone for 1 year. That’s it. Basically he knows absolutely nothing about Taki. That’s why he was so surprised when Klaus tells about his time during Luckenwalde and how different Taki can be. Those little gestures and favorite food, taste ect, really nothing special. For for Suguri that was everything new to him! It’s only naturally that it was shocking for Suguri to see his commander in a different light. But from that point on, he also began to understand how important Klaus for Taki is. After Klaus lost consciousness and Taki asked him to show his room, he just couldn’t help himself and break his promise he had with Klaus. He already knew how hysteric and desperate he acts, when Klaus is in critical condition. So why should he break Taki’s emotions even more? He understands how much Klaus means to Taki. He needs him! He feels empty without him, he feels lost, if he doesn’t know Klaus’ well being. I mean ask yourself, to whom would Taki go if he had a problem? To Chamberlain Hasabe? Hahaha lel...no. He either will keep it to himself as always, or Klaus, but if the only person is gone he trust this much, then game over for him I would say... 

So it’s all Taki’s fault that he is in this situation in the first place?

Absolutely not! He’s proud. He was raised this way. He was raised as the aristocrat everyone looks up to...Almost godlike. Flawless from head to toe. So if he every shows emotions, he will be seen as unpure, not fitting in this position and will disappointing everyone around him, who looks up to him. He already is suspicious and being watched by his superiors. He doesn’t want to dig deeper his own and Klaus’ grave. 

Why not showing feelings for Klaus when they’re alone, respectively in the showers? 

His pride is in the way. He can’t show them. He thinks, it’s all his fault that Klaus is treated like a bad dog, who doesn’t fit in the system, and that he’s no good for Taki...Also he feels sorry, that he didn’t tell Klaus what exactly means to be a knight, before reaching his country. He basically takes all blame to himself. And so, to punish himself, he let Klaus have his way with him, even if it means to be raped.

.....So that’s my option on the current situation in Maiden Rose:) Hopefully I opened some eyes of you guys in this “difficult” topic and finally can read between the lines within Maiden RoseXD I can only suggest you to re-read every year the whole series, because there’s always will be new links that connects to new releases. (Best example is Kuroshitsuji! Toboso-sensei is a master of hints! Hiding hints that only nowadays are making sense)

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