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mickules · 8 months

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I missed you too

The Parent Trap

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I ended up watching the original 1961 Parent Trap and LORD but there's a lot going on in that film. But ignoring the more . . . distressingly unhealthy 60s attitude toward marriage dynamics. . . The actual twin swap is such a good angle (and the effects genuinely hold up really well) I just wanted to capture the stress of trying to assimilate into a life so unlike your own, and that gut punch moment when they get to meet their missing parent for the first time.

And from there I just couldn't help imagine a future parent reconciliation, with a couple of siblings added into the mix . . .

Unlike in the film where they were right to have gotten divorced (and shoulda stayed super divorced)- Takaaki and Kiyoko's seperation was very much a symptom of Toranosuke's scandal and demanded by Kiyoko's father. So when they meet once again as a result of the Twin's shenanigans, the two of them could easily develop a genuine connection, now they're older, more experienced, and freed from the pressure of expectation. And I'm not immune to making every red eyed Dangan character an Ishimaru sibling

(Truth be told, this has been on my mind ever since @puckishpal 's just marvellous fic Changed, and I really wanted to get this out in time for @mini-mecha-cowboy 's Kiyotaka week prompts AU and Lookalike, but uuuh- I managed to miss that by just a few ;; )

#danganronpa #kiyotaka ishimaru #kiyondo ishida #takaaki ishimaru #kiyoko ishimaru #<-Taka's mum #(or would it be Kiyoko Ishida in the context here?)#taka is immune to takaaki jumpscares at this point #also I know peko is older but #parenttrap is so far removed from canon #and Peko and Maki as twins was too perfect #dr1 #parent trap #dangan/parenttrap #mickules #mick fnart #dangan-colourcomic-ranpan #dr1 spoilers

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mickules · 1 year

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Comparing Kiyotaka "approaches everything with whole ass 100% conviction and completely groundless confidence" Ishimaru with Mondo "I can't speak to people I fancy without yelling due to how nervous I am" Owada, I wonder which one of them might be more likely to take the initiative...

Clueless Taka, with his insulated upbringing, is a firm favourite of mine. But, obliviousness doesn't mean passivity, and Taka is nothing if not a force of nature.

Also, I can't help but feel... Unfiltered passion combined with zero experience and a hideously stubborn competitive streak? They'd be SO BAD at kissing.

Like "accidental concussion" levels of bad

Just "constantly headbutting the other in their enthusiasm" bad.

Well, Practice makes Perfect.

Happy Valentine's Day.

#danganronpa #mondo owada #kiyotaka ishimaru #valentine's day #dr1 #dr thh #happy hearts day if yous celebrate or if yous don't <3 #I do enjoy all the different dynamics of ishimondo #tho mondo calling taka 'babe'#personally sets off my “he would not say that!” reaction #tho I do get why folk might not wanna use kyoudai if they're dating #mickules #dangan-colourcomic-ranpan #mick fnart

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mickules · 1 year

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This is FINE

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There's more than one reason why he's known as the 'Demon Cop'

Look this is 100% self gratifying crack. Based on my own 100% genuine experience:

I have a large tattoo, across my chest, shoulder blades and back. So, I was fairly resigned to the fact I'd probably never get to go to a public bath whilst visiting my friend in Japan, fair enough. One day however, she says she'd found a bath that allowed tattoos, and not just tiny ones that could be hidden by a plaster. So I go, very excited, and end up round the back of an area with a lot of signs advertising SoapIands and LoveHoteIs. I explain in the shakiest Japanese to the lady manning the counter that I have a large tattoo and she waves me in nonplussed. Pretty much every man there is covered in tattoos. Whilst I was drying my hair, one of them tries to ask me something but my Japanese was no where near good enough to answer. When I get back my friend seemed a little worried and then confesses that she'd found out, after I'd left, that she'd sent me to a yakuza bathhouse.

I wish I was able to understand what that man was trying to say to me.

also, the bonus aftermath:

And this is how I choose to enter 2023

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mickules · 2 years

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Brothers in arms you won't have to fight your battles alone anymore

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Happy (belated) Pride! There's nothing quite like the feeling when you realise you've got an ally in someone, especially when you've spent so long walking on eggshells. Being able to share, listen and learn from one another, even though your experiences won't be identical, might not even be similar; But knowing that there's someone who on some level understands? It's a tonic for the soul.

so in that vein, here's a little prequel to last year's pride comic, and the infamous sauna scene no less! Out of everything that happens, Mondo being entirely extra and declaring he'll do the challenge with all his clothes is such a BONKERS moment, but it certainly makes for a good headcanon opportunity, and I wanted to show Trans!Mondo a little love for pride.

There's also no doubt in my mind that Taka absolutely lost that endurance battle

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mickules · 2 years

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The (After) Life of the Party by @metamatronic Chapter 16: 2 Birds

the winner of my fanfic contest, where I asked for folks' fic recs and their fave scenes and picked one at random to draw

All credit to @metamatronic head over to their blog to check out their fics and wonderful art! They've got a bunch of extra ghost au interactions, as well as just tons of great stuff in general!

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“ Don’t ,” Mondo said. His voice sounded weak, and for once he didn’t care. “Please, Kyoudai, please. Just don’t go in.”

For a moment, Taka hesitated. Mondo held his breath, watching as the prefect’s hand hovered over the doorknob. Then, mechanically, Taka leaned back and checked his watch.

“Right on time,” he said with a twinge of relief, before grabbing the knob and pushing his way into the room. Mondo’s feet felt like bricks, but he followed.

For a moment, it looked like Taka was alone. Taka huffed, checking his watch and straightening up. No amount of white hair or fake curse words could change his thoughts on punctuality, it seemed. Mondo let out a choked laugh.

Maybe Hifumi chickened out , Mondo thought. Maybe the plan fell apart, or Chihiro got through to him. Maybe, maybe, maybe.

But the hairs on the back of his neck were standing up, and that unease in his stomach hadn’t settled. His eyes darted around the room, before catching the glint of glasses as a figure stepped out from behind the open door.

Hifumi was wielding a large hammer as he shuffled over to Taka. As he lifted the mallet over his head, Mondo let out a snarl and went in for a tackle.

As he phased through Hifumi, he heard the nasty crack behind him and felt his blood run cold.

Mondo fell to his knees at Taka’s body. He paid no attention as Hifumi let out a small noise of disbelief before shuffling out of the room. He watch Taka’s eyes flutter— he was still alive, he realized, bile rising in his throat.

“C’mon, somebody, anybody ,” he whispered, trying to will a witness to come through the door and help the man bleeding out on the floor.

Taka groaned, trying to push himself up before collapsing. Mondo watched as his hair slowly darkened back to its natural color. Mondo reached out, before recoiling. He was terrified that he would actually make contact, that he’d somehow drag Taka into this ethereal hell he and his other classmates were living in.

“Don’t die, just hang on. Someone’ll come, someone’s gotta come,” Mondo said. There was so much blood. It was just like Chihiro, just like Dai—

Mondo shook his head, trying to violently shake the thoughts out. He couldn’t do this, not again, not now.

Taka murmured something and Mondo snapped to attention.

“It’s okay, Taka, you’ll be okay. Just hold on,” Mondo said.

“Mon…do…” Taka’s voice was quiet as his eyes slowly fell shut. Mondo stomach twisted.

“No, no, no,” Mondo whispered frantically. Just as Mondo leaned in, something flew up with such force that it smacked his chin and sent him reeling backwards.

Sitting up and rubbing his chin, he looked over. He froze.

Taka was sitting up, rubbing his head and frowning deeply. His eyes opened before locking with Mondo’s. He stared for a quiet moment before the tears started.

“Mondo!” Taka shouted, tripping over his feet as he practically launched himself into Mondo’s arms. Taka buried his face in his shoulder, and he could feel his hands clutching onto the back of his jacket so tightly he thought it might rip. He was sobbing.

Mondo, for a brief moment, let himself be selfish. He wrapped his arms around Taka and squeezed. He’d never wanted this to happen, not to Taka, but there was a small, terrible part of him that was so thankful to at least get one more conversation with him. God, he’d missed him.

“What happened?” Taka asked, finally pulling away. “H-How are you here? I saw you…die.” He choked on that last word. Mondo stared at him, mouth agape.

“You, uh…You’re not…Um.” Mondo stuttered. Taka seemed to have noticed Mondo’s eyes flick briefly over his shoulder, and slowly turned.

Taka screamed.

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mickules · 3 years

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Fancy meeting you here

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(edit psst: the continuation is here)

Taka’s dad is another one who just has so much potential; disenfranchised police officer, possibly single father, son of the disgraced former prime-minister? It’s a crime that the most we get (as far as I know from where I am in the games) is just the hit list target from Ultra Despair Girls, and those PEAK beta designs which gave me proper hobo-phoenix wright vibes.

AND THEN

whilst I was mulling this over, minding my own business, casually enjoying @plumb1tes Takaaki content, I was gifted with forbidden knowledge:

my fate was sealed and this comic was born

a coupla bonus memes: This image is basically the TL:DR of the whole comic

and Daiya being supportive like a good big brother ought to be

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mickules · 3 years

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Danganranpan: the Beach Filler Episode

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Now for something completely different. I am SO HYPE for Dangan S; I couldn't help myself and threw this together- I'm a big fan of beach shenanigans, plus I actually held off on playing the UTDP extra so it's gonna be totally new to me, only downside is I'm gonna have to acquire a Switch.

There's already been some side-eye at who seems to have abs and who doesn't in the official art, so I had to do right by Aoi

There are definitely other characters more likely to not know how to swim; but I couldn't get the image of Mondo aggressively forcing Taka to learn how to swim outta my mind. (here's a factoid: swimming lessons are actually mandatory in primary school in the UK. Unless you started schooling in secondary, it's unusual to grow up here now and not know how to swim.)

Also I noticed something about Dangan S that I wanna note down and just in case I'm right (it's more meme than theory) it's gonna be under the readmore:

so if you've not seen the cover of Danganronpa Decadence:

Sweet cover right? You've got a bunch of protags livin' it, some fan faves and Hifumi. Taking up a rather large portion of the cover. Which is a little odd right? Out of all the characters, Hifumi. . . Except. . . you've got Danganronpa S; which is basically a massive crossover of all the games, in an alternate universe . . . almost like. . . A Fanfic.

*x-files theme*

#danganronpa #danganronpa decadence #danganronpa s ultimate summer camp #kiyotaka ishimaru #mondo owada #aoi asahina #beach episode #everytime I think I'm out I get dragged back in #for real I'm hype tho - this frequency of posting is erroneous don't hold me to it XD #dr1 #mickules #comic #mick fnart #shirtless #dangan-colourcomic-ranpan

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mickules · 3 years

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Ringing in the New Year in style

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I’ve got true danganronpa brain rot - been powering through the games but so far the DR1 kids are still my faves. (also I’m not gonna pretend having been a teacher’s pet myself who had to study hard to get grade As and had a stick up his arse when it came to followin’ rules, didn’t have me vibing with Taka.) I rarely post anythin’ this indulgent but hells bells, given the last 12 months why not at this point. I’ve seen the “do you wanna kiss? Oops! I meant a Hershey’s kiss!” meme thing goin’ around here and there, but I got struck by the thought that both Mondo and Taka were such oblivious disasters that they’d 100% fall for it; hence. (also I’m British, I’ve never seen a Hershey’s kiss in the flesh - do they come in boxes? I have no idea. I was thinkin’ like Maltesers)

The aftermath:

I spent way too long makin’ a fake discord screenshot from the ass up for 1 (one) joke

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mickules · 3 years

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Tickle his weak spot, the sides!

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A continuation of this

More fun with the Tall Cop Dad, but with added sass this time. Some of the only things canonically listed about Takaaki via his hit list target profile are 1) has a REAL GUN and 2) is ticklish. Ticklish enough that it is a legitimate strategy to incapacitate him. Apparently.

I have to admit, I like the idea of Taka and his dad havin’ a really tight relationship, comfortable enough to be happily affectionate, if only cos these kids have such a bad time of it. (and there are too many hands off dads in media - gimme some involved lovin’ dad content)

no memes this time (unless you count the entire comic) but have a quick illustration: Alternate timeline high school graduation Hiroko and Takaaki. Close childhood friends- to going separate paths during their difficult twenties- to becoming confidants and closer than ever now that they’re suprise single parents in their thirties.

(there’s an old(?) tradition of gifting the 2nd button of your uniform to your ‘most beloved person’ at graduation)

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mickules · 2 years

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help, I fell down a danganronpa hole and I can’t get out

It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this?

2020 was the year I tripped ass-backwards into the fandom, and if you’re here there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled across one of my dangan posts. So for convenience (since tumblr is a mess to navigate) I’ve attempted a link-tree for your perusal ✨

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Linked in the order the events occur; comics from an accidental non-despair, super saccharine AU based on Taka and Mondo’s mutually oblivious pining. (tagged #dangan/mainAU)

[♦] Daiya survived the crash (mini-comic from an ask dump) [watch this space] The Sauna Scene [♦] The Yakuza Incident [♦] & [♦] Mondo meets Officer Takaaki Ishimaru [♦] Takaaki confronts Daiya about Taka’s ‘Kyoudai’ (mini-comic) (‘The Shirt’ spawned from a throwaway joke in this ask dump [♦] that spiralled; expanded in [♦] & [♦] ) [♦] Just bros having a Sleepover [♦] Hershey’s kisses [watch this space] Finally a Confession

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Also there’s mini-comics, extra info about AUs & memes in a series of ask dumps (Tagged #dangan-minicomic-ranpan or #dangan-answer-ranpan)

[♦] The first set of asks

There’s separate angst ask dumps - mostly set around Ultra Despair Girls (tagged #dangan/angstAU or #dangan-angst-ranpan)

[♦] The first angst asks use your discretion canon-typical violence / death / dark themes THH & UDG SPOILERS

Each ask dump has a link to the next so you can just click through from post to post.

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Another unplanned AU based on the Parent-Trap film, born from an ask (tagged #dangan/parenttrap)

[♦] Full comic [♦] original ask

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(all full colour comics tagged #dangan-colourcomic-ranpan)

[♦] Pride [♦] Pride prequel [♦] Beach Filler Episode [♦] Shuichi’s psyche taxi

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(Illustrations tagged #dangan-illustration-ranpan)

[♦] Dangantober Ghost Photos and [♦] Breakdown use your discretion horror themes/ canonical character death/ THH & SDR2 SPOILERS [♦] Trigger Happy Havoc [♦] Goodbye Despair [♦] Go for it! [♦] Mastermind Ishida & Mondo [♦] Crazy Crafters [♦] Pokémon THH [♦] Pokémon SDR2 [♦] Final thoughts use your discretion canonical character death THH SPOILERS

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mickules · 3 years

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Omg imagine Taka and Ishida on the debate team-

These asks are all about [this comic]!

@rattywatts @inezzknivess

YES, GO OFF! 100% EXACTLY! His 'Super High School Level' title would be along the lines of "Debate Team member", like how Taka's is "Public Morals Committee member" No one else would ever get a look in if they were both on the debate team - it'd be a linguistical massacre

I do mention in [this ask] the status of 'Ishida' in my non-despair AU, but I'll make it a little clearer:

In my main non-despair comics, 'Ishida' doesn't exist. Taka does however display some 'Ishida like tendencies' when he gets pushed to [the breaking point] but it's not an alter, just him loosing grip on his repressed temper

Kiyondo Ishida, the 'Ultimate Devil's Advocate' exists in a new, totally unplanned 'Parent Trap' AU, which is completely separate from my main comics.

In this vein, my [Angst comics] exist post-tragedy in the main timeline of the games, usually during/after Ultra Despair Girls and is also separate from the main non-despair AU.

(The [pride] comic takes place in none of the AUs incidentally just to be even more confusing, but exists as a standalone)

They're tagged pretty vaguely at the moment, I'll try to use more specific unique tags to make my stuff easier to sort though tho' it's luck of the draw if tumblr will behave; probably ~ #dangan/parenttrap , #dangan/mainAU , #dangan/angstAU full comics are under #dangan-colourcomic-ranpan , and the sketched ones; #dangan-minicomic-ranpan

(Glad you liked!!) The tiny Ishimaru twins growing up together is such an adorable image! Ishida's social acumen would definitely diminish his trust in others, seeing how people treat them solely because of their names and gravitate toward bullying Taka, but it's ultimately Taka's boundless positive determination that stops Ishida from giving in to his resentment. They bolster each other up.

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I can certainly see 'Ishida' being something of a nom de plume. Not only so his detractors can't get back to his maternal family, but also so he isn't incumbered by his paternal Ishimaru name. Ishida definitely thinks Taka's naive for his insistence on working his way toward his goals whilst still bearing such a burden, but he's also impressed by his dedication. (I tend to call Kiyotaka- Taka and Kiyondo - Ishida, just so it's more obvious at a glance who I mean, but Taka calls him 'Kiyo')

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It's impressive that the chronically overworked father of two equally excessively enthusiastic identical twins still has enough mental energy tell them apart most of the time, let alone when they're actively trying to trick him: a testament to his observational skills. But damn right he'd be more than a little salty to know that Mondo can do it without even trying.

@chinchillasinunison Mondo: 👀 "ya got different eye colours. . ." Taka: "I'm surprised Mondo! You don't usually notice those sorts of things . . . I never knew you had such observational skills!" Mondo: "yess s s . . .Of course! I gotta eye for detail, s'not just you. . . I could notice stuff about anyone!" Ishida: 🤔

Mondo is as subtle as a brick to the face Just as well Taka is hopelessly oblivious. Ishida on the other hand. . .

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@mangoisgay Good eye! A+! I'm honestly impressed! You're totally right, that's the other way I differentiate between the two :)

(You're totally right about the gum lmao; I missed that! XD) PLUS Leon's probably the type to convince Taka that "Bro, it's totally nicotine gum! You can't tell me to stop smoking and then say I can't have any quitting aids! It's free period Taka, lighten up!"

@spacepaprika Ishida would NEVER let Taka live it down if that's how he found out his precious straight-laced brother is dating a notorious gang leader who Ishida wouldn't trust as far as he could throw him

@hellowhatwhythings How could I criticise something so obviously correct?

You got it right, no misinterpretations here! I figured, If they're identical twins, one of 'em has to dye their hair. Taka's always had his appearance judged in conjunction with his families reputation, and so thought perhaps dying his hair a more common colour for his Hope's Peak high school debut might make him look less intense and help make him more approachable. But Taka didn't factor his personality into why people might find him so extreme.

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Taka would unlikely be willing to actively deceive his Hope's Peak classmates and friends - but he'd certainly see the benefit to having troublemakers letting down their guard thinking it's anarchistic Ishida they're talking to and not prefect Taka. Ishida, however, would have zero qualms messing around with the class, just as long as Taka doesn't catch him doing it. (also consider: Taka not running out but Ishida sequestering it)

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Taka probably wouldn't be the only one who accidentally washes his hair dye out at the beach, tho' he'd definitely be the only one who ends up with a flashier hairdo afterward, walking out of the water looking like the ghost of a sailor lost at sea

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Bless, Ishida is so used to having full control of a room, that he's so out of his depth when it comes to the vehement insistence of Taka's classmates to confine him to sick bay. Honestly having the whole of class 78 descend upon you would be terrifying. No wonder he gets Taka to defend him!

Basically an old fashioned, stronger worded 'cheeky monkey', closer to 'impertinent or impudent person' Gotta pull out the big cuss words for Ishida (seems like it's more commonly written 'jackanapeS' for some unfathomable reason)

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@cinnabunni5123 OH OH!! Absolutely please feel free to do so if you wanna!! :-O !! I kinda fell ass over backwards into this parent-trap AU not gonna lie; It's all very 'by the seat of my pants'! But if you wanna use any of my comics or concepts as an base/inspiration for a fic or art you're more than welcome to; that's super cool! Please do let me know tho, with an ask or a mention, I'd love to see where you take it :)

(next set of asks [about taka’s habits and the thh kids]) (previous set of asks [mostly just miscellaneous text answers])

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