Zeb being the only one so far who transfered well into live action (TMAG) and who wasn't super ooc or done dirty really speaks to just how bad Ahsoka was as a follow up to Rebels.
I know it's been a long while since I posted art, and consistently at that. But I am still drawing, aiming to get back into the flow of things.
So I want to ask - would anyone be interested in ordering a commission from me? I'm looking to buy a new PC since my current one is a decade old and starting to run a little slow. As a sample, I was thinking to offer 1 character half-body, shaded colour at a base price of 60USD. Extra characters would be +75%. I can do fanart, OCs, ships and I don't do NSFW or problematic content (including NFTs, crypto and AI 🚫)
For a reminder of the kind of art that I do, you can check my tag dragonpigeondraws . You can also check fandom tags that I've drawn for, namely BNHA, JJBA, Mystic Messenger, Golden Kamuy.
If anyone is interested to help towards Project Pidge Buys A New PC, let me know. I shall make up a full detailed list and post soon 🫶
Hi there! I recently found your blog while doing some research on Reiji's character for a fanfic I'm working on, it's so good to see that someone else appreciates the tableware otaku <3
I wanted to ask, how do you think Reiji would act in a marriage arranged by his father with a woman who is older than him and on the same level in strength and status?
From what I gathered in your analysis, and correct me if I'm wrong, Reiji shows Yui he is in control because he is not respected in the household by his brothers, and so he asserts himself as the dominant one. I wonder if he would also try that with a woman who is more sure of herself and her place in the house, and is also capable of killing him if he goes too far.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this, I feel like you're an expert on Reiji's character now lol <3
What's up, Anon, how's it going? I haven’t posted here in like 10,000 years but here we go. I’m going to run on the assumption that this is more for an OC fic rather than an x reader fic just based on the description. So let’s go, whoo!
First of all, I'd say you're right about Reiji wanting to prove his dominance since he has no respect or control over the other brothers. Obviously that isn't the main reason for his actions, but it's certainly a big contributing factor in why he's extremely controlling and demands Yui's time and respect.
Now, onto the good stuff!
I think right off the bat, if your character (Y/C) was hand-picked by Karl himself then Reiji would naturally have at least some respect towards them just purely based on his yearning for his father’s approval. BUT, that doesn't mean Reii’s going to like them - obviously there’s a big difference between liking someone and respecting them and I think Reiji would treat that line like a skipping rope.
Even if your character shares the same strength and status, I have no doubt that Reiji would try to find some kind of power imbalance to take advantage of.
I’m going to assume arranged marriages are a common thing, at least for Vampire nobles, so having someone picked out for him by Karlheinz would probably pique his interest. But does that mean he’s going to quit his bullshit? Probably not, and he’d most likely try the same control tactics as we see him exhibit with Yui. I think the big contributing factors in this would be Y/C’s age and personality type.
Given that Y/C is older than Reiji, I think that would automatically put a power imbalance between the two - with Y/C taking the upper hand, since they’re the senior party. Naturally, I think this might trigger a sense of inferiority within Reiji and induce a sense of anxiety that he may be perceived as ‘childish’ or be somewhat infantalised or babied depending on how old Y/C is (for purely speculative reasons I’m going to say at least 100 years, but it doesn’t really matter).
I think the reason Y/C’s age might play a big part in their dynamic is how they act as a noble and their intelligence. I think Reiji would match better with someone who’s more logical or academically intelligent rather than emotionally intelligent simply because anyone with an ounce of emotional intelligence would be able to see through Reiji like a pane of glass - which he’d resent. Characters like Laito, Yui and Kou are all highly emotionally intelligent, and 2 of those characters actively put Reiji on edge.
But on the flip side, I don’t think he’d enjoy someone who’s just as academically smart as him either. I think it’d end up turning into a contest where one is constantly trying to one-up the other. In other words, he’s a walking contradiction. BUT… if Y/C COULD match his intelligence but know when and where to apply it, I think he’d be more than happy to oblige in the relationship.
For scenario’s sake, let’s say Y/C and Reiji are in the study, drinking tea as per usual - if Y/C were to show an interest in whatever book/experiment he’s indulging in and ask a question, I think he’d state something along the lines of, “Do you really not know this? Truly, at your age….Never mind, I’ll indulge you this time.” So in one regard, he’d still be as insulting as ever, but I think like with Yui, he’d be inclined to explain his interests.
Let’s not forget that 1) Reiji was extremely emotionally neglected as a child and 2) in this case, someone older than him doesn't know something he does. This not only gives him the opportunity to gain the attention of someone who’s essentially ‘the chosen one’ by his father’s standards, but it also gives him the opportunity to info-dump on someone who CAN understand what he’s talking about without zoning out.
I think if Y/C shared the same level of seriousness and level-headedness as Reiji then there’d be more room for a relationship to bloom over time - whether they’re smarter than him or not won’t really make a difference as long as they can hold a rational conversation/argument.
Given that Y/C has a strong personality and is most likely strong-willed and resilient, I think it’d be harder for Reiji to force any power dynamic, since it’d just backfire. As for Y/C’s place in the house, I’m going to assume you’re also referring to the typical house-wife duties of cooking/cleaning etc. Personally, I think he’d appreciate someone who knows their responsibilities and actively fulfils them. From what we see in More Blood and Dark Fate, Yui’s prone to either fumbling around or getting distracted when she’s supposed to be doing a chore or task, and we see that Reiji becomes quite frustrated when this happens. And more often than not, Reiji will end up completing the task that Yui/the brothers fail to do. Even in the drama CD’s with Reiji, the majority of the time, he’s just cleaning up other people’s messes, so if Y/C takes it upon herself to do these tasks, it takes that burden off of Reiji, and though he’d probably just say something akin to, “Do you expect me to applaud you for doing the bare minimum? Honestly…”, I think he’d be quite appreciative since it means they can split/share responsibilities rather than one holding the fort and the other creating some form of chaos.
As for Y/C being just as much of a threat as Reiji, I don’t think it’d cause too much of an issue in a Vampire/Vampire relationship. We mainly see Reiji use his Vampirism as a way to scare Yui into submission, so with another pureblood like himself, there’d be no point in him trying to establish dominance via his fangs. But that’s purely based on if Y/C is a normal Vampire and doesn’t have any special abilities like the brothers do - which I’m pretty sure Reiji’s is just potion-making and mind control/reading. But from what we’ve seen, I don’t think Reiji would be quick to violence or try to kill anyone at this stage in his life (RIP Edgar’s village, can we get 5 big booms in the chat).
But that's just regarding physical violence, in terms of Y/C actually killing him, I think he'd be both frustrated and admired by it. After all, death is the biggest way a Vampire can show their love. However, I think Y/C would either have to assassinate or poison him herself in order to gain that level of respect from him. When we see Reiji kill Beatrix, he doesn't do it himself, which then leads to him creating the reanimation potion so he can bring her back to life, just to kill her himself. Naturally, if Y/C were to kill him and not be the one holding the knife, I think he'd be disappointed, whereas, if Y/C were to use his own weapons against him, and poison him and then cut his head off for example, I think he'd admire them a lot more.
In terms of dynamic, I think if Y/C is on the more level-headed side, Y/C and Reiji would have more of a fun but frustrating rivalry-type of marriage, and they’d probably share the same dynamic as Reiji and Ruki - and I’m specifically referring to that one interaction in Lunatic Parade where they enter the cave and they’re both arguing over which way’s the right way out and Ruki says they should go in one direction, so Reiji goes in the opposite direction only to walk back because it was, in fact, the wrong way and Ruki just stands there and says, “I told you so.” THAT’S the kind of dynamic I think we’d see with someone who can hold their own against Reiji in terms of logic and intelligence. It’d definitely be a rivals-to-lovers kind of dynamic.
HOWEVER, if both Reiji and Y/C are more on the logical-over-emotional side, I don’t think Reiji would open up that much emotionally. I do think he would open up or at least become comfortable and let a few walls down, but I think there needs to be some emotionally-charged argument for him to actively show that little bit of vulnerability - but again, I’m just speculating different scenarios of what I think would work best, you’re free to do whatever you want, it’s your fic and you can make him as canon or OOC as you want (let the fics run free!).
On the other hand, if Y/C is more like Ayato, Kou or Yui (post more blood) in terms of personality, it’d definitely be more of a ‘hate to love them, love to hate them’ kind of dynamic since, quite frankly these guys just will not cut Reiji some slack. But, I think as long as Y/C knows when to act cordially or lady-like, I don’t think Reiji would mind too much as long as they keep their distance behind the scenes.
If Y/C is emotionally intelligent or sensitive to emotions, I think Reiji would have a harder time within the relationship because he wouldn't be able to dissociate from his feelings/trauma. Instead, I think Y/C would be able to crack the never-ending code that is Reiji and ‘force’ him to confront the fears and feelings he's kept locked away. Much like with a logical Y/C, I think a relationship could definitely bloom, but as opposed to the logical Y/C, it wouldn't start on friendly terms. If anything, I think a marriage with a logical Y/C would allow Reiji to confront his trauma naturally and progressively over time, whereas with an emotional Y/C, Reiji would be forced to confront that trauma, whether he likes it or not - it wouldn't be on his terms. But either way, once Reiji starts to mellow out and let a few walls down, the relationship can actually bloom for both parties.
Man, I could write so much more on this but it's so long already lmao. Hope this helps anon <3
Author's Note: These are just lil' roomate headcanons I came up with cause I just wanted some so I decided to make some! Anyways this is a part 1 out of 2 (I think and hopefully) and as always I hope y'all enjoy! 😊 ~Pidge
Miya Atsumu:
• God this chaotic bastard where do I even start
• Well let's just say you were looking for a roomate and stuff and welp he took the opportunity and idk why but you accepted him (I guess he checked all the boxes for you congrats🎉🎉🎉)
• Now actually LIVING with him can either be a pain in the ass or quite enjoyable
• He gets up at a decent time, early for volleyball (maybe 7-8am) but SLEEPS IN when he doesn't have to go. (I believe like 2-3pm at times) one time you thought he was dead and almost called the hospital, he almost smacked you for that 🤣
• I see him as not being the apartment that often cause of volleyball but he'll be in the apartment just to chill or just to annoy ur ass if he's bored.
• HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE DESINGNATED MOVIE NIGHTS!!! he also might invite ya know bo, hinata and sakusa but there's sometimes where he just wants to chill with u~
• I believe he's not really a good cook and you would have to make most of the meals or at least remind him to have a decent meal once in a while (if your not a good cook welp... y'all will suffer together I guess)
• He'd be snacking CONSTANTLY I👏SWEAR👏 (This is why ya gotta remind him to have decent meals all the time). I mean there will be nothing in your pantry. It's a literal compition that he wins most of the time to who gets the last packet of pocky. Smh 😑
• I feel like his room would be half messy and half not? Like there would be clothes on the floor but he would make sure to make his bed and his dresser would be a bit messy but not too messy. (Ya know? I hope you get it cause I'm not changing it)
• Please give this man the head pats before volleyball practices (he'll find it cute and if you look close enough you might see him ~blushing~)
Bokuto Koutorou:
• YES ITS TIME FOR MY FAVORITE HIMBO!!! god I LOVE him
• Such a caring man AND WITH SO MUCH RESPECT WHAT DID WE DO TO DESERVE HIMMM
• anyways
• I hope y'all were friends before you decided to move in together PLEASE SAY YOU WERE (well too bad, I'm the writer, you got no choice in the matter)
• He takes afternoon naps... end of headcanons (no but really when u come back from school or work and he's home before you, you can sometimes hear a soft snore from the couch and you just decide to put a blanket on top of himmm)
• On the contrary of Atsumu, I think he'll be a great cook! I think he'll know how to make 3-4 meals very VERY well and present them to you and be so proud of them. He'll puff out his chest and everything (gosh he's making me so proud just writing this)
• He might once in a while ask you politely if his friends can come over and might borrow the apartment for a while (you'll be out till they leave but hopefully you don't mind)
• If he comes home and he's in his emo mode, you either 1. Call Akaashi or 2. Make him soup and build a blanket fort (it will either be chicken noodle or just some comforting soup... anything to get this baby happy again 😊😊😊)
• This may or might catch you off guard (depending on how close y'all get) but he may ask for random hugs. Just for the sake of it and because I believe he's touch starved and craves physical affection.
• Even tho I said before that he might politely kick you out if he wants to have the home/apartment for the bois, at least PLEASE have some games of chaotic Jenga with them like COME ON (I play chaotic Jenga with my friends all the time and hoooo boi)
• Like Atsumu, he deserves the head pats too! I believe there will be a lot of physical touch/affection in your relationship and it's just so sweet! GAH Y'ALL ARE ADORABLE!
• Anyway, Bokuto Koturou would make a great roomate... MOVING ON
EDIT: Damn I forgot to add that he'll probably join in if you decide to paint your nails. Alright now let's continue!
Sakusa Kiyoomi:
• ngl idk how you became roomates with him but congrats 👌👌👌(I guess by pure chance I guess??? ) anyways...
• Y'all would have assigned cleaning chores of course. If you're having a bad day or not feeling good, he wouldn't mind doing your chores for you and taking care of you.
• Ya know I feel like just doing a puzzle with him so y'all might have some puzzle nights and try to challenge yourselfs after each one you complete.
• LOVES TEA. Will recommend tea and different types of tea to you. Will bring different types of authentic teas into ur apartment and y'all can rate teas together! 🍵🍵🍵
• Not that affectionate but will accept words of affirmation. Really does appreciate a 'thank you' and a genuine compliment once in a while.
• Will remind you to wear a mask outside ALWAYS, he doesn't want you to get sick what can I say?
• Even if it might not look like it, Sakusa does care about you. He will give you those gentle reminders to drink water and eat everyday, say lil' thank yous' here and there and genuinely respects as a person.
ANOTHER EDIT CAUSE I CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF APPARENTLY: But ALL of them would in some way sing in the shower:
Atsumu and Bokuto just BELTING without any care or regret (especially bokuto, some of you've seen tiktoks)
And I feel like for Sakusa he would either silently hum or either have a mini conversation with himself (like a lil' podcast or somethin' 😂) ALRIGHT IM DONE IM DONE
Another author's note: This already seems romantic but I meant it in a platonic way. When I make both parts keep in mind the the relationship is platonic! (Don't worry I might make a part where they go from roomates to lovers if I can gather the brain power 😂)
Hi. It's currently 6:08 am. I've never felt more at peace watching the sun slowly rise. It's supposed to rain in approximately an hour. Looking forward to today for once even if I'm gonna force myself to stay awake to fix my sleep schedule.
