For the ask hehe 🏆fic youre most proud of?
Hello my dear Aka! Thank you so much for the lovely Ask 🥀 The answer to your question would be (without a doubt):
As You Are was first born on August 31, 2018. When it was first published, I had no idea how big it would really be several years later down the lane. There are a lot of reasons why this fic holds a very special place in my heart, but the following would be the ones that resonate to me the most:
1) It explores the potential significance that Mikasa's Hizuru bloodline would have had, but was not given as much room for expansion in the source material other than introducing an ally to the island. I adore Mikasa and I always hope to see her be reunited & surrounded by her Ackerman and Azumabito kin in the course of things. But since we did not get to see that in source material, I'm really looking forward to explore that in later chapters.
2) When the first chapter was published, I had no idea who's not going to make in the manga, boy am I glad I stayed true to my original vision. I really wanted to explore an alternative to the source material's happening where a truce between Marley & Paradis be negotiated (with Hizuru as the mediator through Mikasa's position) to fortify the 50 year plan & beyond. Mikasa could have been a character that has a lot to offer through her independence (she did it once in Trost, I want to see her taking a similar initiative as a leading figure again) I also want her to have all the opportunities she wasn't allowed to have in the source material because she's more than what was delivered by the end of the manga's final volume.
3) Reiner and Mikasa together are an unstoppable force if given an opportunity. I want to explore them together as a combined unit representing two major nations in the world map.
4) Through AYA, I have made new, cherished friends who shared more than fandom discourse with me. This story has also opened the pathway of RK's many possibilities. I have also had the privilege of having a direct, personal conversation with readers who are hardcore shippers of canon ships (will not cite which for obvious reasons 😆) who had shared how they have fallen hard for this OTP through accidental reading of AYA. I feel happy to know that AYA has a magical power of inclination and persuasion 🤣
5) AYA's only completed Act I, but it is blessed with a number of kudos that I'd never dreamt it would ever received! Thank you to every one of my readers for their continuous interest & support.
6) Hange-san lives. My preferred endgame OTPs will too, be delivered and achieved through AYA ❤
7) The significance of Reiner & Mikasa's healing powers towards each other will be unraveled more and more. Through that place of deep need and darkness, there will be the light that shines to balance it out. They both have been deeply affected by Eren's actions, apart from Armin. Reiner & Mikasa had unfortunately been at the receiving end of Eren's personal terrorizing action (Mikasa at Niccolo's restaurant, Reiner in the underground basement), that they will find the soothing emotional anchor in the other without them realizing it.
8) Reiner's duality & his psychological turmoils; if it had the reciprocal, continuous support from someone who would embrace it with her whole heart?
9) Mikasa's devotion & her emotional strength; if it was embraced openly (with pride) by someone who would appreciates it the most?
Edit: 10) Mikasa having a mother and a family again through Reiner's 😉
I hope I didn't bore you with my answer. I really appreciate the Ask very much 🫂💖 Thank you once more, for being one of my biggest cheerleaders! Thank you & take care! xoxo