omg this is what i've always wanted to say but was too scared to, as someone who relates a lot to azul because of these issues.
to me, the whole idea of twst is young people dealing with different issues in (almost always) the most toxic ways possible due to their environment, and us, as readers, have to recognize these issues and learn from them to not repeat them. that's why i love azul's character, it was a step into a new mindset towards healing.
also, azul can have a broader build too for body type inclusivity! i feel like body types are often forgotten, but are just as important for representation as weight!
this might be a controversial take but I am not a fan of azul’s plus size headcanons
in another universe, where he grew up in a happier environment where he loves himself, sure, he could be. but he’s not in that universe and he grew up bullied and hating himself and having pettiness and vengeance grow inside him.
it completely takes away the main factor in his character where he worked mentally and physically to be “conventionally attractive”/ where he is today.
also??? are we just going to ignore that fact that??? chapter 3 mainly happened because???azul wanted us to get rid of an old picture of him?? because he wanted to get rid of all memory of his past self??
obviously it’s not a good mindset to want to get rid of your past self completely but azul is so much more happier w himself now especially after overblotting and learning his lessons of not taking advantage of other students and taking control of his drive for revenge and “if I had it bad the rest should have it worse” ethic
I 100% encourage inclusivity in all things including body types but is azul really a good character to do it on??? as someone who does not have a healthy relationship with food and is trying to heal I definitely do not want someone trying to push me back to a time where I didn’t feel like I had control of myself and was most vulnerable
sorry if this makes no sense I had to spill it somewhere 💥
"God-flippin-damn it Ace, you couldn't just stay quiet for once, could you? I swear to everything I WILL take away your right to speak one day cause we could've ended this whole deal very easily but NOOO Mr. Trappola had to share his piece and make his Housewarden even more upset. And I SWEAR if you say anything else YOU WILL sleep outside until you fix all of this mess."
it was just some random rambling from what i remember feeling while reading the book! now that i'm checking it again, i see a lot of grammar mistakes whoops
fawnyuu in book 1, basically
(btw i don't hate ace, he was just really getting on my nerves in that chapter lol)
some grimmy sketches cause i wasn't satisfied with how i drew him last time. I think it's easier to draw him as full kitty rather than more on-model, that doesn't translate well to my style lol
was doodling traditionally and came up with a version of my sona, fawny, for twst! this is my yuusona, fawnyuu if you will.
she has a side part cause i saw all manga yuus had them too, so they can all connect! also she's allergic to cats cause i am (i know the eng ver. says grim is like a "weasel" but i do not see it, it do not matter)