#reisuika

[failbuster-emmy]

Something something Reimu Hakurei.

Okay but like. I don't know if it's that people just don't get it or don't really explore it often or what the deal is but Reimu is a complex character and I feel like I don't see that depicted often enough. Last time I can remember seeing a fanwork that really portrayed it was a little bit in Reireimu. Reimu does not love violence. Her job is supposed to BE violence, killing youkai and all. But she specifically designed a new set of rules that would prevent death from being necessary to resolve conflicts and incidents. Don't get me wrong, she isn't scared to pick a fight, but Reimu canonically wants youkai and humans to be able to coexist and live in peace, but her role as the Hakurei Maiden is, at its most simple level, to prevent that. Reimu does not like thinking about this. She does not like thinking about how this contradiction complicates her life.

Now there's a lot of places you could take this in a fanwork, as with most pieces of touhou lore, but I have a soft spot for how this can play into her relationships, platonic or romantic

Marisa: Reimu and Marisa, practically joined at the hip. Marisa does not have the same issues as Reimu in this regard, she's an outcast, she ran off from her family to live in the forest and do magic, she not about to let some stupid idea humans have get in the way of her being pals with youkai, see Alice and Nitori. Marisa would want to help Reimu get over this, try to get her to be less guilty feeling about being friendly with youkai, because honestly, Marisa isn't friends with the Hakurei Maiden, she's friends with Reimu, and she wants to see Reimu be herself and not feel bad about it.

Aya: Reimu and Aya both are forced into boxes by their respective roles. It'd be sorta taboo on both sides for them to mingle and be genuinely close, so I think it'd make them both feel better to take that step forward and rebel against the dumb ass rules and just do what they wanna.

Suika: I don't see enough if these two being drinking buddies honestly. I can see Suika drunkenly explaining why she caused the incident in Immaterial and Missing Power, how she just everyone to come together and drink, party, and get along. Reimu drunkenly responds that she wants that too.

Yukari: This one is interesting. The whole thing with Aya and being close with a youkai applies here, but I think it's most interesting for Yukari, letting herself get attached to another human after you KNOW she was distraught after Yuyuko. Reimu reminds Yukari of what it's like to be human. I enjoy that.

Sanae: Sanae comes into Gensokyo, fresh faced, ready to exterminate some youkai! And then she gets attached to some youkai, and sure she's still a shrine maiden and she does fight youkai, but she's less weighed down by befriending them than Reimu because she's not betraying her life's purpose by doing so. Sanae might be an airheaded goober, but like Marisa, I don't think she'd want Reimu to feel so guilty about being herself.

You can find something for most of Reimu's character relationships, and I think it's neat. Let that shrine maiden be silly.

[turbomarisa]

One day Suika realizes all the girls Reimu finds hot (Yukari, Marisa, Yuuka, Kasen) are all super tall too so she uses her powers to make herself just a bit taller than them (like 6'8). She runs up to Reimu with anime glitter sparkling around her and asks, as cool as she can, "Well, how do you like me now?~" Reimu puts her hand on her head and pushes down with a little force. Suika shrinks to her normal size. Reimu walks away, hiding her beet red face.

(Inspired by this art on twitter which makes me feel things. (Gay things))

[misskriemhilds]

wip wednesday aka writing touhou fic for the first time in years

“You’re up bright and early, Reimu-chan! Eager to get the shrine all squeaky-clean just for the sake of kicking us out for a good spring, eh?” Suika balances herself on the sliding doorway with one hand, a bright smile plastered on her face. Hakurei Reimu is illuminated by white sunlight whilst she sweeps the floors. Her dark hair is tied away from her face, a frayed apron worn over her red-and-white robes. “Only as per tradition,” she says. Dark eyes stare back at Suika—purposeful, warm, bold as a thundercloud. “Besides, we all know that the oni of Gensokyo won’t topple over thanks to some measly beans. Good morning, by the way. And I think it’s safe to say it is a good morning.” Yes, Suika knows, hours earlier she trekked to the Hakurei shrine when the air was sweet with rain, snow half-melted. The sky peeking through the shrine’s windows is the bluest it has been in months. She who prides her boldness now walks through a world that matches her own striking violet garb, large horns peeking out from light brown hair—a Gensokyo made brighter with the first flashes of green foliage of the season. “Sure is. Nice to see the weather actually accommodate itself to the change in season. That’s sure to be a relief after that incident with Matara-sama a few years back. I’m sure it’ll be the best Setsubun festival we’ve had in a while.” “You’ll be doing the honors for tonight’s little ritual, then?” “Of course. Just me, though. Yuugi-chan’ll be busy tending to the sake—she’ll come over a little later this morning to help cook, she told me.” “In that case,” Reimu says, thrusting a feather duster into Suika’s hands, “perhaps you could pull your weight and help me tidy up.” “How cruel Reimu-chan is to her guests…” Suika places one manacle-bound head to her forehead in mock despair. “Well, you’re here.” “Alright, alright. Besides, I’ll get some extra time to chat with my favorite miko.” Reimu rolls her eyes, but Suika catches the sweet warmth of a secret little smile as she begins to dust.

[gensokyosgirls]

Pixiv ID: 43652289 Artist: てりまよ