One thing that twisted wonderland has in common with Black Butler ( which is also another story by Yana Toboso but I dropped it because I'm not a fan of dark psychological stuff and got tired of the many characters deaths) is that it feels like forever for a story arc to be completed, only difference is that the later has monthly release but Twst is every 3 or 2 months or maybe even more.
It's what's been bothering me after Book 7 ended. I first discovered the story when it was around Trey's dream arc. So I was spared from the 5 year wait. But now that we have Book 8, I'm worried about not just how many months the chapters will be released, but how many years we'll have to wait to see all of the RSA dorm leaders. Especially when we don't know how many chapters each event from the Tournaments will take, like how we don't know if Relic Labyrinth will be over after Chapter 4 or Chapter 5.
I'll feel like I'll be an old folk by the time we get to the Book where Grim overblot (like it was shown in the how-to-play/battle guide). It's not easy to wait that long to see all of the rsa boys, especially Merrylad due to the possibility of hostility between him and Malleus. It's more suspenseful than knowing who will win Relic Labyrinth and the rest of the events.
And after this Book it's gonna be hard to even guess what the other future books will be about. We only know that next are exams and then it's the spring holidays, and then the third year students are off to their internships, meaning that we'll not see Malleus, Lilia, Idia, Leona, Vil, Rook, Cater, and Trey around school anymore. 😢
Unless the RSA characters become so popular and successful that they decide to do a Book focused on them, maybe where Yuu and Grim get properly introduced to them and get to learn more about the rival school. Or if it will be focused on the NRC staff and maybe we'll get to see their UM as well.
So yeah, it has been in my mind all year and the only thing making me feel better and take mine off it are reading Twst YN stories and the Twst events.
Even so, some part of me feels nostalgic and bittersweet over the thought of the story reaching its final book and whether Yuu will go back to their world and forget everything that happened in twst (or think it was a dream) and maybe somehow finding the Ghost Camera which could (or could not) helps them to regain their memories, and maybe even go back to twst. Or it could end like the Wizard of Oz where they meet people in their world that reminds them of the NRC guys or learn about the Disney movies featuring the Great Seven.
Hello again, Donanimee!~ Thank you for coming here so often!
This is an advice that I wanted to give to you and everybody who is new or is going through the same feelings despite being relatively old school <3 I'll follow it myself bc I've been feeling lately that I'm not doing a good work on my projects and wanted to sort things out properly!
So don't worry, things will be fine <3
I don't know much about Black Butler itself but have a friend who is a massive fan and she's currently on a break from the manga bc it's apparently in its final arc and she usually take breaks around these moments in other media to avoid being stressed out with the pauses between chapters.
She does it also because of mental health. The things that we read and watch for entertainment are meant to be a form of escape from reality so we can get a breath of fresh air from time to time.
Now if what you're reading/watching is making you stressed or anxious, a good break from said time to time is the best advice I could echo.
You mentioned coming to the story around the time they were releasing Trey's dream, which I presume is a long time ago bc I wasn't currently in the fandom since I was taking a break around the dream hopping arc, following this friend's advice.
I've been following religiously the story since book 5 dropped (and the eng server as just a dream) but at some point in book 6, I took a break too bc of somethings happening and when I found time to sit down and watch it, I realized it was better than watching it in a hurry or getting worked up about things.
Now I don't think book 8 will take literal years to conclude but also can't guarantee if the story will end there or even take it to a book 9 or anything else. But what you're going through is something that we all can go even if we didn't realize it.
Truth of the matter is that the story will come to an end, regardless of the book. Yes, Twst makes good money with the game but one day that will have to end because either the story will run out or they'll run out of movies/characters to make events based on. And that's normal.
I personally can't speak in the possibilities that you mentioned the way I usually. Although I'll say that I would prefer that Yuu stays in the world instead of returning and the story ends with a almost Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood montage of the characters doing well, just out of normal preference. But even then, if they don't do that and make something different, I'm not that worried over it. After you finish a book, you can always read again or pick up the fanfics, like you mentioned doing. Writers are the best for that!
But if it's making you anxious or stressed to think about it, it's feeling too overwhelming to deal with the media or the people commenting on it, then it's even more important to find time to other things and take a break when you feel the pressure is getting too much.
Because this is a entertainment piece, it shouldn't be a vice or something that harms you. You and the people reading are people (each one of you a real human being) and your well being is more important than any game update.
Sometimes we can cause ourselves a lot of Fear of Missing Out, especially bc it's a vice that was unfortunately learn, without even noticing, from overstimulation and some pervasive commercial tactics.
I've missed a lot of events because of my breaks but I'm still okay bc at least I can read it start to finish and you'll always manage to find someone in a similar position to talk about things, that's why we have the fandom.
But let's say that you're not feeling that bad about it (sorry if I misread the situation!! I get carried away sometimes myself) and it's just that you're sad that things aren't getting here fast or simply that you're feeling late to the party. I had a very important talk with my friend about these couple days about this and she hit the nail of the thing:
if we receive a brand-new toy, we should cherish it and play with it, appreciating every second, and not leave it to dust only dreaming of the new toy to be released.
This was a shock to me bc I realized I was doing that with these characters and reading the new things about Rielle and Minajael (which is ironic considering their situation) helped me realize that, sometimes you just have to value what you still have in hands instead of solely, and I put emphasis on that, thinking of what's about to come. It will come when it needs to.
It's important to know that bc nobody should trade a fear of the present for a fear of the future. You're still in that negative space, the words are just different.
So either it's that serious for you, personally, or not, maybe for other people reading it, and my heart goes to all of you because every update shakes the fandom to its core in good and bad ways, sometimes find a moment to take a break and breath. Go through the old stuff, watch a new show, or something that is healthy for you.
Don't worry because we'll still have plenty to talk about, even if with different people at times! You have plenty of ideas and I'm seeing other people like it too! This is great!
But don't ever compromise your mental health, especially from social media. Believe me, it's not worth it. That's my overall advice. I know it's a bit too much, maybe I don't have the grounds to do it and I don't want to rain in anybody's parade but sometimes we need that advice. It's what I wish they told me years ago in other circumstances.
Saying this from the heart, okay? I'm sorry for not properly engaging with the ideas tho. I tried the be concise the best I could...
Whenever I mention I'm fairly open to Twst direction is precisely so it doesn't take much of my mind. You're doing well in reading some fics or events and taking these little times. Even the ideas I've been mentioning lately, sometimes I remind myself that even if it doesn't happen, that idea isn't "wasted". This is meant to be fun and light hearted, it's just that sometimes we get carried away when typing! 😊
So don't take this as nothing negative to what you're talking about! It's just that, the way I'm reading it at least, you seem to be getting worried a lot and I just want to help.
Remember: your well being is more important than any game update.
Edit: I was probably confused due to my difference in timezone from Japan, so in reality? I don't know what will come tomorrow... I'll let the post still up bc it was I was going to post either way. But sorry for the confusion!
due to timezones, I'll probably wake up to the expected news and try my best to catch up. But whoever is first to get it, pls you can send me the news (no matter if i posted or not) and we'll scream together 🫶🫶🫶
No new RSA content in terms of new characters but we have a lot to dive into, so I'm still feeling okay 👍
bc I want to implement something new to the blog, you'll have to be patient with me bc I'm not on desktop yet and I find there more comfortable to work on posts!
Azul & Rielle design analysis/appreciation post almost finished! I was having trouble describing Rielle's outfit but thankfully one of the wikias have the appearance description...
Putting the two boys side by side was actually eye-opening...
This means I'll have even more fun with Jamil & Minajael when their time comes!
btw! im rlly glad ur making a schedule to make post, I notice u in particular posted a lot and while I do enjoy reading ur analysis (pls stop apologizing for being "too long") it was a little worrying how fast you'd pump them out for so long!
Hello, hello, Your Anonymity!! 💛
Yes, the schedule has been of great help for me! My posts have been more recurring the last two months bc of asks (which I love to reply to, never tired of saying you all are the best <3) but slowing down became a exercise in not giving up to fomo and not be too much worried about things
In my free time, I've been writing down some notes and yesterday I was getting worried that I would not have anything new or of my own to post but, at the same time, it's these moments where you take your time to see the information that contributes for a better thought process, I think. So when I finish that (and the other things), I'll now sort it out where I can put each thing, which it's probably for the best
This blog is fairly new and while I recognize my limits (and the Idia in me acting up at times lol), I want to provide/showcase both fun and interesting thoughts, be it from me or other users! So I've been coming to terms that don't need to be a machine, just myself and take things in their own time
And yes, I'll do my best to not apologize for making long posts lol ...you folks need to understand that I dread being bothersome. Then I feel I'm being legit bothersome and it bothers me even more. I'm trying to break the cycle or unlearn it, whatever the origin point is, but that's why I always ask and am grateful for your patience!
Also be prepared... big things brewing 👀 *the cauldron almost falls from its support and explodes* ahem, they're still brewing but, for goodness sake, it's going to be some good soup!!
2 days to see if we successfully manifested Megboy to the update or if it's Alisson who'll come with Nalad for the magift game....... or what else could happen. Many things. Actually bc two banner/events will end 26th and Kalim's banner will be release, there's a lot of stuff coming our way
Also anon's special nickname vote is still on (for the people in the general tag that didn't catch)
searching for some Aladdin screencaps for the design analysis, listening to the Scarabia/Dunasmina osts and damn I really want to procrastinate and watch Aladdin again... OTL
it's just so beautifully animated, our three boys are so beautifully crafted, the music slaps hard, THE ONE THING STOPPING ME IS THE SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY and because there's other movies I should be watching by friends recomendations and I'm not
Edit: I'll take the opportunity to edit some of the images on the first analysis later bc I found the best site with good quality images!
