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As of yesterday, this blog has officially reached 50 followers! To celebrate, I made some GIFs from the remastered Taishirou-fied Our War Game edit that can be streamed and/or downloaded from here: https://mega.nz/file/YEIGXLyI#iFhqOEv1u1KmCxpxrFFF01zg4KPAS7LbsFBRGKDnb5w
The original post can be found here.
Happy holidays, everyone!
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The wedding❤️
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Almost Forgotten [Digimon Adventure - Taichi/Koshiro]
The next story for Valentine's Day is Taichi/Koshiro. The two just deal with neurodivergent forgetfulness. xD
Almost Forgotten
Fandom: Digimon Adventure Shipping: Taichi/Koshiro Genre: Fluff
Koshiro did not expect Taichi to come visit him at work. He cannot help but feel that he has forgotten about something.
HAPPY MARCH 4TH, IT'S "OUR WAR GAME" DAY, HECK YEAH. [Source]
"What we are" (Taichi/Koushirou Valentine's Day fic)
Short Fic Summary: Taichi has been working in Koushirou's company for several months now, but ever since the "Christmas Eve incident", things between him and Koushirou have been rather weird. An unexpected Valentine's Day gift gives him the glimpse of hope that their bond may be able to change after all...
(The "Christmas Eve incident" fic should have gotten posted before this one, but alas... I couldn't have finished it in time. Whoops. It'll be finished with a bit of a delay, promise! Until then - Happy Valentine's Day! 🧡💜)
Part of the "Coworkers Sequel": [My best friend is finally getting therapy and part of his healing process is becoming my employee] [Different]
Word Count: 1959
Five favourite Taikou moments in Digimon without looking anything up, go.
Oooooooooh, THAT IS HARD THOUGH. I have at least, like... Ten or so, so if I just go from the top of my head... All media is allowed though, right?
Our War Game as a whole. And no, I'm not just saying that because the Taishirou-fied OWG version will forever live rent-free in my head. The whole movie is a small love letter to their overall dynamic - even if they didn't have the same writers, it shows how well they function together DESPITE the differences and friction. Koushirou running over to Taichi IMMEDIATELY once the world is at stake, indirectly forcing him to face his behaviour towards Sora, them making up after fighting, working together to prevent Tokyo from getting blown up... It's chef's kiss.
"Koushirou, I want you to choose." (Adventure) This might actually be the set-up for number 1, if you think about it. I still wish it had been as elaborate and sweet as the novel version ("No, dummy, I'm the one who will choose. But I can't ignore your intelligence in what could be our last moment."), but it's still a wonderful display of their mutual trust in each other. First you have Koushirou say "I've always believed in Taichi-san", then you have Taichi entrusting him to solve the card riddle, knowing that he is the best one to do so. Basically, as Taichi is ackowledged as the leader of the group, Koushirou is immediately acknowledged as the strategist - and the scene would only have been topped if THIS had been Koushirou's Crest activation episode.
"I felt like you finally opened up your heart to me." (Adventure novels) You may notice a pattern here, because this is basically the emotional follow-up to number 2. The anime version is obviously a lot more grim in the way they keep clashing with each other due to Taichi prioritizing Hikari's health while Koushirou prioritizes Taichi's, culminating in Taichi ordering Koushirou to protect Hikari while he is perfectly willing to sacrifice himself... Only for Koushirou to be completely fed up and scream "Why won't you ever let me fight too?!" The novel version actually answers it for him... Leaving him horrified at the idea of having shouted at Taichi, who in return, answers in such a soft and reassuring way ("It's okay. In fact, it made me happy.") and thus validates Koushirou's entire arc. "If reconciling with his parents helped him to open up to other people, it made Koushirou happier with himself too. Taichi accepting his brazenness with a smile deepened his adoration for him even more."
One braincell carsquad (02). 02!Taikou/Taishirou will always have a special place in my heart, because they just hit differently and while I wholeheartedly enjoy Koushirou scolding his husband (which, again, if you think about it, is the logical consequence of number 3), I also absolutely love how in sync they can be in humour and general wavelength. I maintain that they're the literal dads of the 02 kids, who wouldn't have gotten their digivices if it hadn't been for them - but nothing beats them giggling and joking around like absolute dorks at the back of a car, all comfortably and in peace.
The stageplay as a whole. I know, I know, I will never shut up about it, but it's just one of my favourite continuations of their bond. They're constantly seeking physical touch (Taichi slapped Koushirou's butt ffs), are basically co-leaders on the trip (and in terms of plot), there is basically an emotional follow up to number 3 with Koushirou questioning why Taichi cannot open up to him after all these years of having been by his side... And them reconciling is so subtle, sweet and delicate ("Are you sure you'll be alright on your own?" - "I'm not on my own.") that it makes my heart swell.
Taichi and Koushiro 💫
Brains and bravery, side by side.
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January DigiDrabbles - 01: Murder of Crows
I have not written drabbles in a while and I needed a low stakes writing challenge for a change. So I decided to do a small drabble challenge together with some friends. I am not sure I will do the whole year but for now I am doing January with some Digimon Drabbles.
Murder of Crows Digimon Adventure - Taichi/Koushiro
The ravens were sitting in the middle of the park, pecking at some fries that some kid had probably lost. Koshiro could not help it, as his mind remembered one little thing. “Did you know in English they call a flock of ravens a ‘murder of crows’?” Taichi raised an eyebrow. “I mean, they certainly look as if they would murder me if I tried to get one of those fries.” “You would eat fries from the ground?” Koshiro could not help a little chuckle. “Well, maybe not me,” Taichi said. “Agumon though.” Koshiro grinned. “They definitely would murder him.”
Merry Christmas
I wish you a merry christmas 🎄
Taichi is of course Santa Claus and Koushiro is the reindeer.I like the details like the mistletoe and the cape.
I hope you like it :)
more digi-doodles from 2020🌠
"What do bonds mean to Koushirou Izumi?"
A little follow-up interpretation post to the poll I set up the other day, since Koushirou came in second after Takeru. One may argue that, in comparison to Takeru (and his portrayal in the anime), Koushirou isn't exactly the easiest to read when it comes to answering the question above. There are some key scenes here and there - but I will also have to refer back to the novel, which provides important background exposition. So let's dive deeper into how the person who had grown "timid about interacting with other people" to "someone that everyone needed". (I will draw a bit from a previous analysis post of mine and I swear, it won't be too Taishirou-centric, but please bear with me.)
Koushirou starts the series, at first glance, as the classic computer nerd, who is mostly focusing on getting his laptop to work to solve the mysteries of the Digital World he is stuck in, together with six other kids. He doesn't exactly appear "insecure" about interacting with others, as he is seen running along with Taichi and Sora to jump into action; however, he tends to prefer a rather analytical, rational approach towards things - one that makes it harder to get along with the more emotional figures around him, such as Mimi. He doesn't seem to mind going off on his own to investigate - and, very early on, he muses over how exhausting it is to spend so much time "with everyone".
According to the novel, this isn't solely a sign of a potentially introverted nature, but may be related to "the moment when Koushirou found out the secret of his birth. […] He didn’t know who he belonged to. His very existence itself was uncertain. [...]"
"Before now, before he had come to the Digital World, Koushirou had considered himself an insignificant and worthless human being. He knew computers, but what use was that? Even he was aware that he stuck out like a sore thumb in class, and he had thought that even if he wasn’t around, the world would still go on. [...] He didn’t know how to approach his parents and naturally grew timid about interacting with other people."
It's not an exaggeration to claim that the adventures in the Digital World have changed every Chosen Child's life in one way or another. In Koushirou's case, his experiences may not just have affected his way of interacting with others, but even his outlook on life as a whole. And this is where we need to address three key factors that enabled his journey:
The spark: Taichi inviting him to Summer Camp (and his function as his partner in crime).
The fuel: His relationship with Tentomon.
The resolution: Him reconciling with his parents.
As implied in the novel quote above, Koushirou pretty much considered himself to be an outcast prior to Summer Camp; thus, he didn't just avoid talking to others willingly, but even chose a group-centric sport at school in order to avoid being focused on as an individual:
"In the days before he had left for camp, he normally avoided taking the initiative to talk to others in school. He didn’t like getting involved with them. Especially not when he didn’t even know who in the world he was. As a matter of course, his classmates rarely had a chance to talk with him. Many thought that he was hard to get along with, and Koushirou personally didn’t find that inconvenient so he did nothing to persuade them otherwise."
Until Taichi appears, possibly one of his first (human) friends ever:
"Taichi Yagami was one of the few exceptions. Because their school curriculum had a physical education requirement, Koushirou was forced to choose a club. It was a mere coincidence that he chose the soccer club. He wouldn’t have to face people one-on-one if he was in a club emphasizing teamwork rather than individual achievement, and the positions in soccer appeared more vague than they were in baseball. He felt that in the soccer club, he wouldn’t have to go out of his way to engage with other people. Taichi was an upperclassman in that soccer club. It wasn’t that he was extremely talkative, but Taichi treated everyone without discrimination, as equals. That attitude of his didn’t change, even towards Koushiro. If Taichi hadn’t invited him, Koushirou was sure that he would have never gone to Summer Camp."
So Taichi is the spark that made Koushirou join the group, thus getting him in the position to get sucked into the Digital World in the first place. Not only that, Taichi also turns out to be among those Koushirou talks to (and supports throughout the series) the most (again, this is mainly in the novel, whereas he doesn't seem uncomfortable talking among all the others at all). Most importantly, this is how he was able to meet Tentomon - who functions as his literal soulmate, mirroring his attitude in a more laid-back way, but also admires and encourages his natural curiosity and sense of exploration. Thus, he ends up doing what he enjoys the most: to decipher the riddles and mysteries around them - culminating in Taichi entrusting him to solve the infamous card riddle:
"“Koushirou.” Hearing Taichi call his name in the moment that would decide their destinies gave Koushirou a little start. “W–What is it?” “Can I ask what order you would put these cards?” “O–Oh no… are you asking me to decide?” Koushirou said, tears emerging from the corners of his eyes. But Taichi said, “No, dummy, I’m the one who will decide. It’s just that, ever since we got here, we’ve relied on your intelligence to get through a tough spot. I can’t ignore that in what could possibly be our last moment.” And Taichi smiled. All eyes turned to Koushirou. But instead of feeling anguished by their gaze, Koushirou instead felt encouragement. In each of their eyes, Koushirou could see that they all acknowledged him as the rightful tactician of their team.
[...]
Right now, right here, Koushirou was someone that everyone needed. “Okay. I’ll do it.” Koushirou changed his feelings of anxiety into confidence, a tentative willingness to believe in his own abilities.
[…]
Everyone clapped and cheered. Koushirou looked embarrassed. “But I’m not sure if it’s right or not…” he said, suddenly hesitant. But no one paid that any attention. It was what Koushirou had decided. It was what Taichi, who had depended on Koushirou to find the answer, had decided. Even if it was the wrong answer, they were all together. That was better than being alone. Their bright faces filled Koushirou to the brim with happiness.”
I would call this THE key moment leading up to him eventually being able to not deflect anymore when his parents confront him with the truth about his adoption. As the Chosen Children return to the real world, he initially tries very hard to hide Tentomon - and himself - from them, but with rising stakes and urgency, his own sense of protectiveness and love for his family shines through more and more.
Confessing that he used to hide behind his laptop and a mask of polite demeanour in order not to think, not to disrupt anything, to distract himself with everything BUT himself - just be told that he is fine exactly how he is and that, according to his adopted parents, he doesn't have to condemn his thirst for knowledge, that he is dearly loved and that nothing has to change.
And that moment, in turn, even further influences the way he acts around other people as well:
"But Taichi said, “Don’t worry about it. In fact, it made me happy to hear you speak so casually to me. I felt like you’d finally opened up your heart to me.” Hearing this embarrassed Koushirou. But if reconciling with his parents had helped him to close his distance with other people, then it made Koushirou happy about himself as well. Taichi’s big-hearted way of accepting his brazenness with a smile only deepened Koushirou’s admiration for Taichi more than ever."
It's where the viewer can finally see how the adventures, his interactions with the others, his partner, his parents, have indeed shaped and influenced Koushirou's expression of personality. Whether it's running alongside Taichi, Sora and everyone else to jump into a fight; using his natural wits to be helpful, support and protect (finding Mimi in a labyrinth, finding Sora in a pyramid, finding medicine for Hikari, trying to get Taichi to take care of himself, etc.); butting heads with but getting inspired by Mimi's way of pushing forward - and, last but not least, being told that, slowly but steadily, he doesn't have to push himself to make his emotions come across. To be 100% casual. To say the silent part out loud. That, at some point, it'll all just come "naturally"...
... And connecting with others is, for the most part, a constant theme in his development for the rest of the series - one way or another. Because now that he has an idea of who he actually is, his focus shifts significantly. Let's summarize it, shall we:
In 02, he functions as the connector between both "the elders" and "the new kids", as a mentor (and literal mom friend); he makes sure that everyone is up to date, messages and coordinates, tries to prevent things from literally and figuratively blowing up, encourages, praises and teaches the new generation - and the list goes on and on. While the group still struggled to stay in touch during Our War Game, by the time of 02 - and especially Diablomon Strikes Back -, he is quite a pro in managing logistics and communications in the back. And knows he may have to scold his children even those older than himself if they don't comply.
He may still have troubles getting his feelings across in a casual way with everyone...
... but with the ongoing encouragement of Tentomon - and understanding of his friends -, he's doing what he can.
While he may also continue struggling to accept an emotionally-based approach instead of acting logically and rationally as an adolescent, his ongoing persistence - especially in the third Tri movie - gets the team back on track. This is important to keep in mind, considering how he had gotten into a fight with Mimi, wasn't able to consider Meiko's mental state and also couldn't even initially convince Taichi to join his efforts to "bring the Digimon back". And it makes sense for Koushirou to attempt every possible method to get Tentomon back - one of the first friends he ever had, his dearest partner, the one who thoroughly valued him from the beginning without a shred of doubt WHILE he still doubted himself.
Plus, let's not forget Koushirou's tendency to lock himself into his office all alone without taking care of his mental or physical health (and get an overdose of oolong tea). However, his friends do check in on him regularly, such as Sora, Jyou, Takeru and Mimi. There IS a sense of connection, even if he (still) isn't one to directly verbally communicate it - and probably never will be able to. However, at this point (just like Yamato did in the screenshot above), his friends, just like Taichi and Mimi, can read him and his intentions.
And in the end, it were his words that brought everyone else together in the end - indirectly. (I still maintain that he was his most communicative self in the stageplay, capable of encouraging everyone even more visibly, but that's the nature of a stageplay after all - being more talkative.)
To solidify his connector role once and for all, him having his own tech company to provide smartphones, software and other gadgets while taking care of the entire Chosen Children network by the time of Kizuna, at only age 21 - couldn't be more obvious. He may appear pretty business-like; but as a whole company CEO with employees under his belt, who keeps in touch with his peers as much as he possibly could despite all his adult responsibilities - he couldn't be farther away from the loner-type trope. Once again, he is the one who continues to call, text and message everyone throughout the entire movie to the point of sacrificing himself for the greater good - and was never even close to sharing the fate of losing his partner (again), as he had always treated Tentomon as a vital part of his every-day-life (friend, soulmate, Co-CEO, maid, you name it). Then, in The Beginning, he entrusts the administration of the Chosen Children network to his kouhai, Miyako, while he takes over PR work and other (more tedious) responsibilities. His career path as Digital World researcher/scientist even shows him continuously being in touch with the likes of Jyou's brother and Sora's father.
Soooo to sum it all up: The computer nerd kid that used to doubt his whereabouts and avoided talking to others over not even knowing who he himself even was, turned into quite a capable networker, supporter and, in a way, even a figure of leadership. Once encouraged to be himself, once learning about his origins, once entrusted and valued by people he can actually call his friends, he bloomed into a mentor figure, happy to teach others. One that may never openly and directly state how much all those bonds mean to him, how much he loves his parents, partner, friends - but he doesn't have to. They know and take him for who he is - even if they have to pull him out of his overworking tendencies, hyperfocus mode AND the four walls that are his office spaces every now and then. He may continue to have a hard time confiding in others emotionally (while having a talent in making them confide in HIM). But he's probably pretty aware of the fact that, committing his entire life to solving the mysteries of the Digital World isn't something he can do all by himself - which is why he will always keep the Chosen Children network, as well as his circle of friends, close. And not only in a chat window.
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Taich x Koushiro in the space. I hope you like it :)
Fandom Shipping Polls 2025 - Koushiro Izumi Shipping Analysis (Poll I + Poll II)
As pointed out in the main post, every single Chosen Child will get their individual analysis post to check on the status of the current popularity of their ships. We’re gonna take a look at Koushiro here - if you are interested in the results of 2023, feel free to check out the previous analysis.
With that out of the way, let’s get started!
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