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I've got a request, could you please draw blue diamond dressed as kaneda from akira

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Watched akira at uni yesterday

40 YEARS OF AKIRA!!!

[id: photo 1: A digital drawing of Tetsuo, Kei, and Kaneda surrounding the Olympic Throne from Akira. Tetsuo is sitting on the back of the throne, with spiky dark brown hair and dark eyes. His right arm is metal. He wears a white t-shirt, grey pants, and grey shoes, with a red cape. He is resting his arm on his knee and glaring down at Kaneda. Kaneda is glaring back up at him. He has short brown hair. He is wearing a red jacket, red pants, and red boots. He is sitting on the arm of the chair. Kei is seated on the throne, looking forward. She has short, spiky hair. She is wearing a white shirt that wraps around her, white pants, and white shoes. She has one hand on the other arm of the throne and the other on her knee. The throne itself is white, with a broken top. Several rocks and pillars are in the background. Behind the pillars, which form a square, is a view of the sea, with several broken skyscrapers.

photo 2: A close-up of Tetsuo. photo 3: A close-up of Kei. photo 4: A close-up of Kaneda. /end id]

I like the range in how ppl draw Kaneda bc he's either highschooler who regularly gets suspended or butch leather jacket lesbian

havent been able to draw anything nice so here's an old sketch page i did when i still knew how to draw faces

Kaneda

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do not tag as romantic f/o

Kaneda Shotaro BF Scenarios (Request from a lovely Anon<3)

.We all know Kaneda is a natural flirt, especially in the presence of others, however when it comes to intimate moments with you, he acts distant at times. Almost as if he’s too manly to cuddle you, but the truth is he’s just a busybody, a man that dosent sit still, after all he has a gang to run. But part of it is because he’s kind of insecure around you. He sees you as this gorgeous being that shouldn’t be dating scum like him. Not just that, but he knows he moved too fast in past relationships and realized he truly wasn’t in love back then. Hell he didn’t even realize what true love felt like until he met you

.When you and Kaneda first got together, you weren’t fooled by his smooth moves. You could tell that he was used to women falling for his charm, so you really made him work for it. You didn’t get flustered by his remarks nor his actions. You gave him a run for his money and he loved it. 

However you were a rather interesting pair. When you first met Kaneda you were new to the school and you weren’t entirely fond of your situation. You came from a more upper class family and we’re moved to the city for your fathers work. 

Thankfully everyone at your new school seemed to have their own issues going for them, so you weren’t much hot gossip. Here and there a few girls would try to start shit but you personally didn’t care, it didn’t really bother you what a bunch of washed up chics thought of you. However you weren’t weak, nor one to be messed with. You were academically smart but not a suck up and mostly kept to yourself. One day in the restroom some bitch tried to gang up on you for some drama to see if you could fight. Let’s just say you beat her pretty hard and with ease. That’s what got you involved with Kaneda.

. Hearing about your big fight and new reputation as the mysterious new girl that could kick some serious ass, Kaneda and his gang sought you out. Kaneda was asking you questions about your skills while trying to get with you as well. To his shocked ego, you just shrugged him off and responded to him in a rather bored tone. You weren’t swooning over him, nor afraid. You were certainly something new to him. Kaneda was used to the girls that swore, hooked up, and drank too much. But you were different.. You had class but we’re badass, you stood on your own as an independent women, and for coming from a higher class family acted as though your money didn’t matter. This all inspired Kaneda to follow you around more. You were a mystery, and one that he was going to solve.

. It started out by Kaneda chasing you down to speak with you after classes, then his girl friends seemed to open up to you and invite you into their little squad. You remained pretty neutral but it was nice to have people who wanted to hang out with you. Then you were eating lunch with the gang, and even walking home with them. You weren’t a fan of their antics so you didn’t really hang with them much outside of school besides walking the streets occasionally. When you would all walk home you all went in the same direction till eventually everyone broke off down their little side streets. You and Kaneda were always the last two to still be together once everyone else had gone their separate ways. And that’s how he really got to know you. At first it was just him talking and flirting, but then you noticed something change within him. He started to act more casual, cut back on the flirting, and even ask you questions about your day or life. 

. Soon everyone in the gang was catching on to you and Kaneda’s growing fondness for one another. The way you two always walked together in the back of the group, how Kaneda seemed more tame, and how you seemed to always be laughing at something he said and playfully shoving him around. Sure there would be times when both your stubborn personalities got in the way, but you both always overcame the issue. It was almost like you were Kaneda’s sign to wake up and start focusing more on his future. The pressure from the gang kept coming though. In private the boys would tease Kaneda’s about his lovesick attitude towards you and how he needed to stop being a pussy and ask you out. Whereas the girls would playfully joke about how you and Kaneda would have cute looking kids or be a great couple. When the group hung out all together you and Kaneda were practically pushed into every situation together, both teams of friends trying to play matchmaker. Both you and Kaneda secretly knew what was going on but refused to talk about it as it would make things awkward and possibly ruin what you two had. That was something Kaneda couldn’t risk. He had never met someone like you, and it changed him and made him feel things inside that he had never felt before, and it felt.. good.

. One day after class when Kaneda was walking home with you he offered to walk you the extra few minutes with you instead of turning his separate way and going to his own home. You insisted it wasn’t necessary and Kaneda knew you weren’t no damsel in distress and could handle your own extremely well, which he voiced. So you eventually gave in and he walked you home. When you reached your house you invited him inside, you could something was off… He seemed nervous? In truth, Kaneda was embarrassed for himself. Here he was standing with the most gorgeous person he ever met, hoping they would take a chance on trash like him infront of their fancy up-kept house while he was simply nothing and didn’t belong in their world of lavish things. You sensed that something like this must be the case, so you gently grabbed him by his arm and pulled him up the front porch and inside. Your parents were home much to Kaneda’s embarrassment. Your parents knew you were friends with a group of kids that would walk home together, they just never met any of them. You introduced Kaneda to your parents because he was too awkward to make a conversation, you were afraid he’d try making one of his terrible jokes that often end with someone being offended so you rushed through introductions. (I mean c’mon the man can sweet talk his way to police officers but not your parents..) Obviously your parents weren’t involved with too many details because they were too involved in their own pristine lives. It was a pretty old fashioned guy meets girls family. Your father kept asking him questions about his education and work life (Kaneda technically told the truth but phrased his words differently as if to sound like the stuff he was doing was actually good) and of course your mother offered for him to stay for dinner. Even though Kaneda was still a little frazzled his appetite wouldn’t let him pass up a free home cooked meal and he eventually started to ease up and chat at the dinner table. Hell, you barely had a chance to speak with him yourself he was so busy telling stories to your amused parents. In the end it was time for Kaneda to leave and your parents both agreed he was wonderful company and was welcome again. You took it upon yourself to walk Kaneda out and say goodnight. You both stood there laughing on the porch at the nights odd events, you teasing him about how he was nervous and clearly flustered to meet your parents. Kaneda gave you a playful scowl, there was no denying his previous actions as it was plain as day. Once the conversation dies down you and Kaneda both stood there leaning on the railing of your front porch. The cool night air brushing past your faces, and the sounds of cicadas and croaking frogs filled your ears. “I should probably go..” Kaneda said, walking down the steps. Before he could say another word you cut him off by pulling him back by his collar and planting a quick peck on his cheek. And let me tell you, this man turned like 50 shades of red. From there you left him standing there speechless as you turned around and headed back inside. A smirk on your face as you had beaten Kaneda at his own flirtatious game. 

. The next day after class on your way to lunch you were swiftly intercepted by Kaneda. You felt his hand gently grab at your wrist as he tugged you to the empty side hallway. “Kaneda-! What the hell?” You whisper-shouted, almost having a heart attack when you felt someone touch you out of nowhere. “We need to talk about last night.” Kaneda said, crossing his arms as you stood opposed to him leaning against the lockers. “What about it?” You asked, clearly acting stubborn yourself. “Ohhh just the fact that you totally are into me..” Kaneda said casually, giving you that cocky-ass smirk that you had a love/hate relationship with. You shot him back a scowl, showing that you weren’t into his “manly” ego. One of these days you were seriously going to have to humble this boy…

“And what if I was..? Doesn’t mean I want anything from you.” You responded, your arms crossed but your cheeks flushed. There was just something about this damn boy that you couldn’t help but be charmed by. “Well good because if you did like me and my feelings were the same, I’d have to do this-“ He said, gently pressing up against you, his arm around your waist as his lips met yours. You found yourself kissing back, your hands pressed against his chest. You could feel his rapid heartbeat, proof of his feelings. The two of you stood there captivated by your own kiss, until the bell signaling The beginning of lunch rang out. Both of you broke apart slightly breathless, your faces a cherry blush. “Will you be my girlfriend?” Kaneda rushed out, a lopsided grin on his face as he nervously scratched the back of his neck. A smirk broke out across your face as you quipped back “Are you into me or something?” Mocking Kaneda’s earlier attitude and adding in that cringey deep boy voice for full effect. “Shut the hell up..” Kaneda chuckled, still waiting for an answer. He didn’t like how nervous he felt, he had never really felt this way or acted this much about any one’s opinion or approval. That’s why you were special. That’s how he knew he truly loved you. “I’d love to go out with you!” You smiled, intertwining his fingers with your own. Telling your friends would be an entirely different story..

. The gang had obviously picked up on the change in you and Kaneda’s behavior. After all, they had been placing bets of when the two of you would get together from the start. But now there was no denying it. At first it was always Kaneda being a lost puppy dog and a helpless flirt, but now he seemed more kind and the flirting was a two way street. You guys tried to be discreet but your friends knew you better and it wasn’t until Tetsuo pointed out the obvious one day and basically forced you guys to admit you were dating.

. Since most of your friends suspected you and Kaneda were a thing long before you both confessed, nothing really changed between the group. However they did make a little less trouble because you would have to occasionally pull Kaneda by his ear and scold him for going to far on something. The gang actually enjoyed seeing Kaneda get humbled at times, and honestly Kaneda found it pretty hot when you did. The only time it could ever get scary was if both you and Kaneda were annoyed with one another, then everyone would have to hold their breath the entire day and pray things blew over (they usually did). You and Kaneda weren’t a perfect couple and you were both stubborn minded individuals, so it was natural for small fights to occur. However if something major was to ever happen it would end up being the guys vs the girls in this situation (the girls backing you up and the boys rooting for Kaneda) However the boys knew that you women were not a force to be reckoned with (they had seen how you all treated the other girls that seemed to have a bone to pick with you) and none desired to be on the opposing end of that fight, so nothing bad ever really happened. After an argument Kaneda would probably go sulk or burn off steam by fighting or going for a ride. He wasn’t really a man of comfort naturally and normally wouldn’t apologize until you sought him out. He was the type of guy that needed space after an argument but at the same time wanted to hold you and comfort you from the things he said. You could see in Kaneda’s eyes the look of shame and embarrassment in himself after yelling at you for an unreasonable reason, so after you gave him some time alone you would go find him and talk things out. You tended to keep your cool more than Kaneda but the same events took place even if you were the one to shout first. 

On the days things weren’t so good for Kaneda you would find him deep in thought and sulking on your back porch, debating weather to bother you about his problems. You understood that showing vulnerability was hard for him (being the leader of a gang and stuff) so you never pressured him to talk. Some days you would just sit beside him in silence staring up at the stars. Your head in his lap as you curled up against him and played with the hem of his shirt. Kaneda felt comfort in holding you, and it grounded him and made him realize just how lucky he was to have you and it allowed him to be more vulnerable at times. Some days Kaneda would explain what the issue was and ask for your advice, other times he didnt want to worry you or get you involved so he kept silent.

One the days you were upset Kaneda would try every little thing he could to see you smile. He’d make jokes, point out things he found funny, and try to spend more time with you. One night he stopped over at your house to check in on you because you had been acting off all day. Your parents had answered the door and let him up into your room (you were rich and your parents weren’t strict assholes like mine). With a soft knock he opened your door to see you seemingly upset and scrolling on your phone. He of course came to you asking what was up and if everything was alright. This of course caused you to break and start crying. You felt Kaneda pull you into his lap as he held you, letting you sob into his shoulder. When the tears slowed to a stop he’d ask you to look at him and tell him what was wrong. It was just a bad day for you, so there wasn’t a huge problem to discuss so you and Kaneda flipped on the tv and cuddled. Kaneda holding you in his lap, fingers gently playing with your hair as you fidgeted with his fingers, enjoying one another’s company. Sometimes he’d stay with you until you drifted off to sleep, and once you were asleep he’d carefully tuck you in and then head downstairs to say goodbye and thanks to your parents.

.You and Kaneda didn’t really spend too much one on one time together in school because you were both apart of the same friend group (not that he ever passed up the chance to have you on his arm and brag how he was lucky enough to have you as girlfriend), but outside of school you guys would do all sorts of things. Some days he’d take you for rides on his bike, other days you could convince him to stay in and play video games with you. One time he even let you drive his bike, however the whole time he was a helicopter parent but acted like everything was fine. Turns out he had nothing to worry about, you were a great driver and the only other person he trusted with his bike (which at times pissed Tetsuo off). Each day he made sure to walk you to your street, and sometimes your mom would invite him in for dinner which he gladly agrees too. Soon Kaneda practically became an extension to your family, and he was even invited to your lake house for a weekend. Your parents still didn’t know the whole truth about him but he treated well and respected them so he passed their requirements as a good boyfriend for their child.

they deserve a solid nap

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by JOANACCHI

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