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jounosparticles · 7 months

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jouno’s eyelashes - a quick analysis

yes im analyzing jouno’s eyelashes. im obsessed with him what can i say.

one thing i’ve noticed throughout my many rereads of jouno’s segments of the manga is that he is actually given eyelashes in a lot of the panels he is present in! often times they’re just thin white lines but they’re definitely there. here are some examples.

now, if we recall back to what harukawa said about eyes a long time ago:

the darker ones eyes are, the more tainted or corrupted a person is. someone who is doing good and/or feeling good may have whiter eyes. to rephrase, one who’s eyes are dark are typically doing something corrupt and/or are in an emotionally bad state. we see this numerous times throughout the manga with many characters, the shade of their eyes changes with their emotion at the time usually.

now what does this have to do with jouno? well, i believe his eyelashes are used to display his intentions since he keeps his eyes closed constantly.

now, there are definitely some exceptions to this. panels where his eyelashes are small could be hard to colour this way, so im looking past a few instances for that purpose.

anyways, i believe looking at his eyelashes in this perspective also hints towards his betrayal of fukuchi, since you can see he has good intent. more on this later.

i'd also like to preface this by reminding you that jouno believed he was in the right with most things he did. he was sure the agency was in the wrong for a long time, times where his lashes were white while dealing with the agency was likely because he believed himself to be doing what is good.

now, starting with his debut in chapter 57, his eyelids are almost completely black as he arrests dazai

his eyelashes appear a bit darker as he torments people i find.

such as shortly after he slices kunikida's notebook and asks tetchou to kill yosano.

one scene i actually want to put a lot of emphasis on here is chapter 78's interaction between jouno and kunikida.

here is his face when he first walks in, he's simply making small talk over how a terrorist attack is awful

we can see his lashes pretty well.

we can also see it well when he's talking about his asian pear. maybe he just really likes them.

however, as the conversation progresses onto tormenting kunikida, his eyelids casually grow darker.

they're not completely black yet, but you can tell he is enjoying bothering kunikida despite his claim of innocence.

after this, you can see his lashes are a little brighter as he announces that yosano is going to be executed.

this makes sense remembering that he is under the belief that yosano is guilty of terrorism and is getting the punishment he believes she deserves.

after this, jouno walks away as kunikida cries out in anger.

his eyelashes are almost completely black here, likely because he is getting nothing but personal enjoyment out of kunikida's grief. he isn't doing good by this and this could definitely be seen as corrupt behaviour.

a huge contrast to what i've been saying falls in chapters 71 and 72, the cafe scenes.

you can see the white of his eyelashes in nearly every panel he's in.

what makes this different than when he was bothering kunikida is that bothering the cafe owner was moving his case forward. he believed he was pursuing justice and doing what is right by extracting important information here; as opposed to doing nothing but mentally torturing someone who isn't improving his case. from his perspective, his actions weren't tainted in anyway except possibly approach, but since he was doing what was right his eyelids were painted white.

another example of this is in chapters 60 and 61, when he is fighting the agency for the first time.

and when the agency escapes and he's surprised to find out the pursued terrorist group would have allies in chapter 62.

i found that these three chapters had a lot of small panels where you couldn't really see the detail of his eyes, but generally they were white as he caught the criminals. they were also white as they escaped, since he was likely confused that people were easily supporting the group he perceived as evil.

my last example of this is his eyes being very white as he tortures the bank robbers in the flashback scenes in chapter 92.5.

he believes that he is seeking justice here. the robber gets what they deserve, and his intentions are what he believes in just which explains his eyes being white.

anyways, to summarize this all: jouno's eyelashes colour often displays his morality. his lashes seem to be coloured more white when he is doing what is morally right from his perspective. even if what he is doing is considered brutal by most, his eyes glow white if it is in pursing of justice or good. in contrast, if what he is doing has no overall benefit and he is just distressing someone for purely his own enjoyment, his eyelids often are coloured much darker.

however, as i said above i believe this subtly hinted at jouno's betrayal of fukuchi.

in chapter 92, we can still see by his eyelashes that he has the right intentions when hunting for the agency.

and towards the end of the chapter we see his eyes still have a small white streak, implying his bluff on actually being willing to switch to the other side. at the same time, the thinness of the lash could be so small because he is lying to his superior as well, which i suppose could also be seen as tainted behaviour.

however, after fukuchi's plan is unraveled we see the brightness shine again.

as i stated above, when he isn't doing what he believes is right or is tormenting people for no reason but his own enjoyment, his eyes look black. but if you look at the image below you can see his eyes are partially coloured white, hinting that he was going to do what was right. it is subtle colouring, i assume that is partially due to the fact that his face was rather small on the page. but regardless it is still noticeable.

and what do we know? he did switch up and betray fukuchi shortly after saying this.

with that in mind, there's one scene i deliberately avoided bringing up until now; the scene i believe heavily tries to avoid hinting at jouno's betrayal of fukuchi. im referring to the scene where jouno confronts aya.

as i said, if jouno is acting corrupt towards someone for his own fun, his eyelids are dark, but if he's doing something that he believes is just his lashes remain partially white. i believe that out of context his eyes would likely be black as he torments aya, however since he secretly had good intention they would have actually been white.

however, the readers had yet to know the context of his approach until the end of chapter 93, so they needed to hide the fact that he may have had good intent here.

so harukawa kept his eyes covered (or coloured his face differently) throughout the scene.

the most we see of his face in this whole scene is his side profile, which is small enough to not need to colour his eyelashes in.

i believe this was an intentional choice to keep the readers from guessing that he was doing something he believes is right here.

anyways, to sum up this segment i believe that jouno's eyelashes in chapter 92-92.5 subtly hinted at the fact that he was indeed siding with aya and was preparing to betray fukuchi.

in conclusion, i believe jouno's eyelashes hint at his true intent a lot. they show that he is a good person hiding behind a facade. the shading of his eyelids is a lot more subtle than how most character's eyes look in the manga, which i believe helps add more to jouno's somewhat moral ambiguity. he is an incredibly well-written character and i can't wait to see more of him!

#i actually had more examples on how his lashes show his morality but i maxxed out on images sigh #not even kidding i had to leave out so many parts due to lack of images that i may need to make jouno's eyelashes part 2.#i actually have a tiny suegiku analysis based off jouno's eyelashes cooking in my head right now. if u want me to post it i will!!#i hope this makes sense though. ive never seen anyone talk about it!#and who if not me will write a nearly 1.4k word mini essay on jouno's eyelashes(i love jouno so much)#how i believe his eyelashes show that he cares about the hunting dogs despite what he says because theyre usually white around them.#<- things that only make sense to bsd fans #this was fun to write as well! i got to just look at pictures of jouno and write my thoughts down yahoo #bsd #bungou stray dogs #bsd jouno #saigiku jouno #jouno saigiku #jouno bsd #jouno #bsd analysis #bsd thoughts #untagged images #axls rambling

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watarigarasu · 4 years

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Hunger

Pairing: Count Lucio x Reader

Word count: 1,232

Warnings: None

Synopsis: Count Lucio discovers that the appetite comes with eating.

Author’s note: It’s the first time I’ve written anything for The Arcana so please, don’t yell at me, I’m s o f t.

The longer he thought about it, the hungrier he grew.

The taste of fine wine lingering deep in his memory and at the tip of his tongue, the elusive smell of fresh baking almost impossible to recall, the joy of stroking his dogs’ fur and the delightful feeling of the sunrays kissing his skin like a devoted lover gone. Despite his untamed greed and thirst, Count Lucio knew the true value of longing, of craving so ardently that the desired first bite brought him the real ecstasy, the sweetest poison staining his lips like a golden caramel he so adored. Still, no matter how much he wished to finally wake up from the endless nightmare he was stuck in, he could not open his eyes.

Count Lucio was truly damned, condemned to suffer alone for all the eternity, trapped in between life and death and looming in the palace corridors’ as nothing more but a cold whisper of the past. His memories, however, were as vivid as never before, as if somehow it was the death which permanently engraved them in his mind. He could not tell whether it was hours, days or weeks he spent on constant imagining, dreaming about the taste of freshly roasted meat with honey sauce and red, dry wine, the smell of expensive oils on his skin and the velvet touch of fabric upon his shoulders. He longed for the weight of the sword in his hand, for the thrill of emotion during hunting, for the music vibrating in his head and chest, and for the genuine, loud laughing when the pride and happiness was filling his whole body and soul.

He used to have everything, that’s why it was hard to believe that now he truly had nothing.

The blissful awakening did not come until he has almost lost the last strand of hope and to his utter awe, it had a lovely face worth perpetuating on the canvas and hanging in the gallery. How he adored it, the look in your eyes, the magic thrilling in your fingers and the power to set him free, to grant him what he needed and deserved the most. You were going to be his salvation, his redemption, giving him yet another chance to make things right.

Right now, however, when he stood ankles deep in the white sand, chill breeze tangled in his hair and the tiny droplets of the ocean waves hitting his face, all the glorious plans of regaining his power seemed small and insignificant. Surprisingly, as if the endless waters in front of him could wash off the whole determination and calm his previous fervor.

Or, perhaps, it was your soothing presence by his side.

“Can you believe it?” he chuckled, the question directed rather at himself than expecting any kind of answer from you.

Lucio peeked at you from over his shoulder and only then you could spot the wide, cheerful smile playing on his lips. It did not fade since you left the palace, leading the count to the beach so he could see all the changes that occurred during his absence. The lack of still worn mourning clothing on the back of the crowd upset him for a little while but the overwhelming sensations coming at him from every direction were enough to quickly distract him from his inconvenience. There were people chatting, street food prepared, vibrant colours of the fabrics for sale, warm air in his lungs, crystal clear sky above his head and—most importantly—your cautious gaze observing his every move, the one which managed to send shivers down his spine.

He has never thought that being seen could be so delightful.

“You must have missed it,” you noticed and vaguely gestured to the surroundings in front of you both. “Being trapped for so long in a fleshless form.”

“Indeed,” Lucio nodded, one of the sharp eyebrows moving slightly up his forehead. “But there are things way more interesting than the simple view.”

He was charming—he was perfectly aware that he could be and straight up decided to use it on you. Broad shoulders, strong arms, lean silhouette and high cheekbones, aquiline nose, golden hair. It was beyond comprehension how could someone so picturesque had hands permanently stained with dark blood.

You had to remember about it, you promised Asra to.

“Look,” he stated hesitantly and closed the distance between you two. “I know this is just a temporary solution for the whole lack of the real body thing but you have to know that it’s really impressive already. Whatever your so called master said to you, there’s nothing to worry about, dove. You did the right thing, the one nobody else before you had a courage to do. You’re beyond talented and I sincerely believe that there’s nothing you couldn’t achieve if you only wanted to.”

You could feel the slight sensation upon your fingers when he cupped your hands in his—the prosthetic cold against your skin but the touch featherlike. Lucio continued, now realizing that you were not going to back off nor push him away and slowly brought your palms up to his face, all while caressing them with his thumbs.

“I can recognize the true power and potential from miles away, just like I can sense the real beauty. I can’t even imagine how must it feel to be constantly repressed and neglected, denied the raw force you carry but I can assure you that I, contrary to the others, appreciate you just the way you are. How could I not, now, that you’ve showed me what are you capable of? I’d be a fool and I’m convinced that everyone who thinks of you as lesser than perfect is one.”

Lucio’s breath ghosted over your knuckles before he placed a delicate, tender kiss upon them, his long eyelashes casting shadows upon the bloody red eyes focused completely on your face. He loved it, the smell of your skin, the touch upon his lips and suddenly, he wanted more.

He wanted everything.

“Why won’t you break free, my beloved magician?” he whispered against your fingers, kissing each one of them in between the sentences spoken. “Wouldn’t you want to prove them all that you’re strong enough to take care of yourself? That you’re independent and allowed to make your own decisions, instead of pitifully waiting for your master to come back home and tell you what to do, like an obedient pet? Just imagine the look on his face once you show him that you don’t have to be supervised in any circumstances anymore. I’m sure he would be proud of you, too, maybe a little surprised at first but definitely proud that he had such a skilled and brave apprentice.”

There was an invisible venom on his tongue, the lethal visions of glory blinding his senses and the ecstasy burning fiercely in his heart again. Once he laid his eyes upon you when you crossed the threshold of his chambers, Lucio knew that you were going to change his life forever—that you were the key to freedom and not even for a while did he hesitate to reach for it.

“Well then, dove?” he murmured teasingly. “What will you say? All you have to do is ask and I’ll be both your faithful company and the willing, undeniable example of your greatness.”

#the arcana #the arcana lucio #count lucio #count lucio x reader #count lucio x apprentice #count lucio x mc

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kopikokun · 4 years

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Hi! Can I get a ship? Im shy at first - unless u meet me arnd my best friends, but im always awkward. im creative (photos/vids) and can overwork myself. my friends call me caring&a therapist but they also say im the maknae that everyone has a soft spot for. they also say im too kind for my own good. im quite affectionate. im introverted and hate large crowds, but love long walks and dogs. i prioritize my friends happiness over mine. i like to think im funny but idk.:) I’m an infp-t and a cancer

— :: 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃.

Hey, sweetpea! I have a soft spot for cancers since my best friend’s one, and you sound so cute 🥺 I think you’d be best suited with Jeno!

»» ──────　[*:. ☁︎ .:*]　────── ««

— GETTING TO KNOW LEE JENO.

Surprise, surprise, Jeno is a—you guessed it—introvert.

Although he likes being around others, he prefers quiet time to himself.

It was a bit hard for you two to become close, given both you and Jeno’s naturally shy nature. Fortunately—for both you and him—Jaemin, Haechan and Chenle’s extroverted and subconsciously loud personalities manage to always push the two of you together.

Oddly, you guys bond well despite it being slightly awkward the first few times you two talked.

But maybe, that’s why you two get along so well. Both of you are pretty chill and discreet. You try not to bring too much attention to yourselves and prefer quiet surroundings.

Jeno truly gets that soft, cute vibe from you. You’re soft spoken, but you still have a humorous side to you. You’re kind and tend to kep to yourself, and Jeno just wants to be the person you can confide in.

He always notices how you put the other member’s needs before yourself, his included. When you guys get pizza, you’re the one to tend to everyone and make sure that they all have plates and when Haechan’s eyes dart around for a napkin, you’re the one to stand up and get one for him.

That’s why Jeno will be the one who makes sure you get everything as well. He’ll offer to refill your water when you’re out, he’ll cut out a slice for you if you want, he’ll make sure that the others will save a portion of the sides for you.

At first he just did this because he was caring for a dear friend, but since you don’t openly show when you need something, Jeno has had to observe you to find out if you do. Because of that, he finds himself staring at you more often, noticing all your cute little expressions and gestures, seeing your face brighten as a smile tugs at your lips.

What started out as just looking out for you has turned into romantic feelings. Now, even when you guys aren’t eating pizza or having a movie night, Jeno finds that he’s sneaking unnecessary glances at you way too often for it just to be looking out for you.

You catch him staring a few times but you don’t bring it up because you dismiss it as just a coincidence. But one day, he does it way too many times and for way too long for it to be just that, so you start feeling a little shy and insecure. Is there something in your teeth?

When you finally confront him about it, Jeno comes clean about his feelings for you, laughing nervously and twiddling his thumbs.

— DATING LEE JENO.

Again, Jeno is a boyfriend who is always looking out for you.

You’re very in tune with his emotions, knowing exactly when to give him a much needed kiss to lift his spirits.

So, Jeno is always eager to return the favour. He wants to care for you, because he knows you have a tendency to overwork yourself. You don’t show it, but he knows when you’re tired and just want to lay in his arms and cuddle.

Jeno will definitely stand up for you when he feels like he needs too. You’re just way too nice when your ‘friends’ give you these back handed comments and Jeno’s rage only builds and buikds as he watches you smile like it doesn’t affect you.

He won’t exactly lash out at them or start a fight, he’ll just call them out on their behaviour. He doesn’t want you to feel like he’s your knight in shining armour or anything, and he doesn’t want you to think that you owe him anything, so he usually doesn’t say everything he wants to say.

If one day you come home crying though, you better believe he’ll hunt whoever made you fele like that down.

He loves talking long walks with you, just holding your hand and talking about nothing in particular. He loves the feeling of the warm evening breeze in his hair as the Sun kisses his skin, and having you close to him makes his heart lurch.

If both of you are ready for it, he’ll definitely get you a puppy a few years into the relationship. He’ll definitely spoil your dog like crazy, talking in that voice most people use for babies.

When you show him the video you made of your relationship for your anniversary, he’ll melt on the spot. Seeing all those videos of you two together will make him tear up. Kiss those tears away and he’ll smile up at you like you’re the only person in the world.

Affection-wise, Jeno isn’t a PDA typa man. It makes both you and him tok shy to even think about. When you two go on picnics and see couples kissing on their mats, both of your faces heat up in embarrassment.

In private, is another story though. Jeno goes full on with the affection. Constantly peppering kisses all over your face. He loves kissing your cheeks and your eyelids. He’s obsessed with the way your eyelashes flutter as you giggle after he’s bombarded you with kisses.

Simps for you like crazy when you initiate intimacy.

Constantly complimenting you, telling you how pretty you are, how lucky he is to have you and how much he loves you.

Isn’t too much with nicknames. He likes to call you, baby, honey, cutie.

If you give him a nickname... he’ll go into cardiac arrest over how adorable you are.

»» ──────　[*:. ☁︎ .:*]　────── ««

— 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧. | 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬.

#toaster asks #toaster ships #nct ships #jeno ships

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