A Gintama chapter a day keeps the ending away...Lesson 699
Oh lookee, my two OTPs, GinHiji and OkiKagu are next to each other! What a lovely way to start the new chapter in its new home!
MY 13 FAVORITE MOMENTS IN LESSON 699:
So much Joui love! Felt like more than we got in the entire series put together. NOT AT ALL COMPLAINING. Now I wonder when the next chapter will be...at the same time, I’m just glad we will have a next chapter. Thank the gods and Sorachi-sama!
1) I didn’t get it (cuz I’m not into DBZ) but I thought it was totes adorable.
2) I just like it when Takasugi joins in on the silly antics. Really liking this post-hatred version of him.
4) The first of many Joui hand-holding moments in this chapter, and it just warmed my heart. Our Joui boys worked so hard to get here. This was so earned that I couldn’t help getting emotional over it.
6) I really really hope they get a chance to talk to their sensei properly. They deserve to.
7) Those smiles were just LOVE.
8) SO PROUD OF THESE TWO! I mean, look at how badass they look!
9) Not a favorite moment at all, but more like creepy AF moment. But I still want each of the gang to fight one Utsuro of their own as a means to destroy him once and for all.
10) Dear sweet Zura, being wise and insightful as usual, totally saying out loud the exact reason why Gintoki and Takasugi left their families behind two years ago.
11) Loved this. It looked like they were performing synchronized dancing.
12) Another hand-holding moment and Gintoki’s desperate expression to get Takasugi to safety just really gripped my heart.
13) A painful near hand-holding moment. I’m not really worried for Takasugi because I have faith that he would survive that wound, but this still made me clench up.
Gintoki x Takasugi x Zura: I mean, the whole chapter was practically about how much these boys loved each other.
Gintoki x Takasugi: Gin-chanc could have been talking about everyone, but considering the flashback featured, it’s obvious he was really just talking about Takasugi. It was so damn touching one could say they’re pretty much canon based on just his words.
Gintoki x Zura: I know Gintoki was supporting Zura because he was injured, but all the touching was still cute.
Gintoki x Hijikata: I THINK Hijikata was talking specifically about Gintoki. I don’t care I’m still counting it.
Okita x Kagura: they’re next to each other. That’s all I need.
Gintoki x Tsukuyo: I could be wrong but if feels like this is the first time Tsukky has been this blatant about her feelings towards Gintoki in front of others. Up until this moment, I think she’s only said things like this to Hinowa. I’m glad Sacchan was able to take it in stride...or maybe it’s because she felt the same way.
Gintoki x Zenzou: so Zenzou kept all the issues for him in these past two years? How freaking sweet is that? Must be love.
Gintoki x Sacchan: she was surprisingly more subdued than usual since she didn’t even mention Gintoki by name, but I’m pretty sure that’s who she was talking about.
Zenzou x Sacchan: I mean, I WISH she was talking about being between Zenzou’s legs, but I guess I have to settle for their playful banter instead. And if his crotch is blood-covered, I don’t blame her for wanting to stay away.
Kyuubei x Otae (or Kyuubei x Shinpachi): Kyuu-chan was looking at both siblings, and since she used the plural, I guess both pairings apply?
Disclaimer: Gintama is not only about shipping. Gintama is hilarious, clever, exciting, poignant, heart-breaking, loving, brilliant, and just so freaking amazing. It is only due to Sorachi-sama’s generosity that I can enjoy Gintama on yet another level, the shippy level, and I am forever grateful for that. GINTAMA IS LIFE AND LOVE.