Sunday Ship, Karushuu!

I want to start by saying this is just my analysis and I understand, even encourage, that you have your own opinion on the matter. I love you @tuulikannel, please don't hate me! 😭

Karushuu!

After looking into this relationship a bit, I've decided that this is my second favorite ship for Karma. However, I do not believe this is a forever ship. While every relationship has its ups and downs, I feel that the best time for Gakushuu to have this relationship is while he is younger, but as Gakushuu grows and develops into an adult, I just can't see Karma being with him. It is one of those relationships that needs to happen in order for Gakushuu to grow into the person he's meant to be.

Karma is one of the few people in Gakushuu's life that is neither above him, like his father, or below him, like everyone else. This puts Karma in the prime position to be able to reach through Gakushuu's trauma to teach him things and to open his heart.

But we all know Karma. He can be gentle, he can be sweet, but you know he's gonna poke at it with a stick just because he can.

Why I think it isn't a permanent thing.

I fully believe Gakushuu's primary love language is Words, just like Karma, but Karma tends to speak all the other languages except for Words.

To be clear, it is a common misconception that someone is more than one/only one love language and that their primary one is the one they speak. Your primary love language is the one that hits you the deepest, not necessarily the one that you speak. We always speak and accept all of the five love languages, but one tends to reach our hearts the most. And sometimes, life experience can change it, but it isn't so common that you can simply change it every other week. It's something that may or may not happen one or two times in your life.

With that in mind, Gakushuu is Words, and Karma doesn't always speak towards that because Karma. Meanwhile, you have Gakushuu who is fighting his father's very heavy words (a common thing for Words people is that the words others have said will remain with them for a very long time even if the person have changed since then) with the positive reinforcement of the entire student body. It takes hundreds of students' constant appraisal to fend off any one of Gakuhou's past criticisms of imperfection, and now we have Karma who will flippantly use his words to tease, joke, poke fun at, and otherwise insult Gakushuu. Even in good fun, it's not something I would expect Gakushuu to take very well over a long period of time, but like I said, I also think this relationship is absolutely necessary to his growth.

Karma would teach Gakushuu to not take things so personally, that there's such a thing as fun and that not all words need to be important forever. I believe this is what would set Gakushuu on his path to self discovery. The anime shows him finally asking someone for help, but I don't think this leads to much self reflection. It causes him to finally question the power he'd always perceived his father to have, but it doesn't cause him to actually look further in and change.

That's what Karma does.

Since Karma is an equal who also understands him at his level, there's a sort of respect and trust that Gakushuu has for him. As a rival, as a friend, as a lover. So, I don't feel it's a good forever ship, but even if they were to get together and mutually decide to split up later, I think they'd remain really good friends.

And that's why this is my second favorite ship. They just have to be together, at least for a time. And even if they aren't always lovers, I do think they'd have an unbreakable bond that'd last a lifetime.

At least on Gakushuu's side. I can see Karma being a dick about this if Gakushuu were to ever tell him this.

Gakushuu, rolling his eyes: You never change.

Karma: Just admit it, you miss me.

Gakushuu: You never change. I've changed plenty.

Karma: So you used to miss me.

Gakushuu: Yup, but I've moved on to someone else.

Karma narrows his eyes.

Gakushuu: Guess you couldn't be number one forever.

Karma: You take that back! You're crazy, I'll always be number one!

Gakushuu: Sorry, but you're just gonna have to get used to second place now.

Both end up laughing.

And that's my analysis of Karushuu. What are your thoughts? Remember, this is just an opinion and I'm always open to discuss other opinions about anything.

If you'd like to hear my thoughts on another ship next Sunday, feel free to send an ask! And if you're not sure if I know the fandom, feel free to message me. Thanks for reading!

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They're snail friends!!

Hi Tuuli!!! Long time no see!!

How are you? Hows Mikhail and your bf? Hows EVERYTHING going on for you?

And yes! They are snail friends! 🥺

So, you asked and you shall recieve :

1. I used to hate chemistry until my class 12. I even cheered when I cleared my class 12 Chem, saying I got rid of chem forever.

Needless to say, fate had other plans and now here I am 🙃 getting a master degree in the subject I used to despise till my final school year but managed to grow on me as time passed.

A subject that I now love with all my heart! 🥰

when someone brings up tuuli <333

Pls help me speading my arts! My arts aren’t showing on tag! 😭😭🙏

So annoying. I posted my newest art and it’s sucked not showing?! Ive been feeling so bad about iy. idk why im always have a headache problem with tumblr. First the i stupidly deleted my own acc was one thing but tumblr terminated my second without any answer of my email (i sent text towards help centre for three times and never received any reply back, swear to god. My first was like 2 months). Tuuli-san have been with me for whole time, she’s by witness for all the Tumblr’s crimes! and again too often of unreasonable problem keeping occurring me. This time is my arts are not showing on tags. I really want to quit all of this s**t of Tumblr. I’m so tired.

Pls help me sharing my newest art (there’s more of mine too if you won’t mind🥹) Thank you so much!!!

i know it’s not gonna show on none of tags but i still wanna add it. Ugh

My most beautiful Tuuli Ivanova by @crownedinmarigolds I love her so much thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Looks like it’s AoB essay time, might as well join in. I want to focus on the conflict of the story as well as Myne’s noble persona. This will be getting into end of series stuff so if you don’t like that…don’t look.

So, what is the conflict? Well the easy answer is that it varies, P1 is Myne’s devouring and her struggle to survive, P2 is her struggles in the temple and the inevitability of being adopted, P3 is her adjusting to being a noble and trying to gather the ingredients for her jureve, P4 is struggles of Ahrensbach affecting Ehrenfest, and P5 is the Lanzenave invasion and potential collapse of the country. But that’s looking at the story in it’s individual parts, not as a whole. What I believe to be the true conflict of the story is Myne trying to make her way back to her family.

It is often said that P1 and 2 are the prologue (sometimes this is extended to P3 and occasionally even P4) and this is what I am basing my argument off of. In P1 we are introduced to Myne’s family, Gunther a hard working well meaning father, Effa a caring but stern mother, and Tuuli a supportive and gentle older sister. Initially Myne has little to no interest in them outside of survival but over time she grows more and more close to them, to the point that she would choose death over leaving them even if it could mean having books. This is reiterated and doubled down on in P2 where we and Myne see how poorly she treated her mother as Urano and while she understands that she has to leave them for everyone’s safety she wants to drag that out as long as physically possible, and then that time is cut short. Now bound by magic contract they cannot interact as a family and as time goes on more and more connections to that life are taken from her and it hurts Myne deeply. She is forced to wear a mask at all times, she must be the noble Rozemyne for everyone everywhere, that image cannot slip. However when she is in absolute private with those in the know who are not her family she can drop the act, but her engagement means she cannot use the hidden room where she could be Myne with Lutz, Benno, and Mark, Ferdinand’s engagement takes from Ehrenfest entirely and takes not only her mentor but the only noble who truly knows her. And then once again she must prepare to leave everyone she knows and loves, even if it is just momentarily, to protect them.

Her love for her family runs so deep that when Mestionora takes over her body she must block those memories to keep her occupied. At this point she is no longer Myne, she has become the mask and is fully Rozemyne. When Ferdinand restores her memories he offers to fake her death so she can return to her family and live her happy life but at this point she is much more aware of who she is and what options are available to her, but a concession can be made. And that is where the story ends, with the resolution of the conflict, with Myne returning to her commoner family and putting her hair up like she did in P1V1, because while Rozemyne is 14 Myne has come of age. And is home.

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Kevätloitsu (Spring spell)

Kevätloitsu, kevätloitsu, mis oot talven ollut? Puutarhassa koivun alla, pyöritellen paitaa Metsän reunaan veden pintaan pöllö kuiskuttelee Laulan laulun, hälle laulan, anna kuulua sen

Spring spell, spring spell, where have you been for the winter? In the garden below the birch, spinning a shirt To the surface of water at the edge of the woods an owl whispers I sing a song, to him/her I sing, let it be heard

Solmi tuuli, kierrä talveen kiinni Ja jo laulan, kevään sulle laulan Siemen, siemen, siemen, siemen kylvetään jo maahan Siellä, siellä, siellä, siellä vihreäksi kasvaa

Tie the wind, bind it to winter And already I sing, I sing the spring for you Seed, seed, seed, seed already being sown into the ground There, there, there, there it shall grow green

Riennä, riennä, kevät notkoon, varrottu on vuosi Aika on jo juosta ulos rakkauttesi vuoksi Kevät, ootko katosonut jo ikkunaamme täällä? Sulle oomme laulaneet ja oottaneet kevättä

Hurry, hurry, spring, into the dell, we’ve waited a year It’s time to run outside for the sake of your love Spring, have you already looked into our window here? We have sung for you and waited for the spring

Joudu, joudu, lauletaan jo sulle Saavu tänne, tanssi talven luokse Siemen, siemen, siemen, siemen kylvetään jo maahan Siellä, siellä, siellä, siellä vihreäksi kasvaa

Come, come, we are singing for you already Arrive here, dance to the winter Seed, seed, seed, seed already being sown into the ground There, there, there, there it shall grow green

Peittele talvi talviunillensa Pariimme saavu, notkoon kevättalven Siemen, siemen, siemen, siemen kylvetään jo maahan Siellä, siellä, siellä, siellä vihreäksi kasvaa

Tuck the winter into its hibernation Arrive among us, into the dell of late winter Seed, seed, seed, seed already being sown into the ground There, there, there, there it shall grow green

Kevätloitsu, kevätloitsu, mis oot talven ollut? Puutarhassa koivun alla, pyöritellen paitaa Metsän reunaan veden pintaan, pöllö kuiskuttelee Laulan laulun, hälle laulan, anna kuulua sen

Spring spell, spring spell, where have you been for the winter? In the garden below the birch, spinning a shirt To the surface of water at the edge of the woods an owl whispers I sing a song, to him/her I sing, let it be heard

Solmi tuuli, kierrä talveen kiinni Ja jo laulan, kevään sulle laulan Siemen, siemen, siemen, siemen kylvetään jo maahan Siellä, siellä, siellä, siellä vihreäksi kasvaa

Tie the wind, bind it to winter And already I sing, I sing the spring for you Seed, seed, seed, seed already being sown into the ground There, there, there, there it shall grow green

Joudu, joudu, lauletaan jo sulle Pidetään ääntä, on kevät heräämässä Siemen, siemen, siemen, siemen kylvetään jo maahan Siellä, siellä, siellä, siellä vihreäksi kasvaa

Come, come, we are singing for you already Let’s make noise, the spring is awakening Seed, seed, seed, seed already being sown into the ground There, there, there, there it shall grow green

i don't know if this machine-assisted translation is fully accurate (since it tried to translate the title Ninnilaulu to "Lullaby" but it should be "Ninny's song" riight), i hope it is because i cried;;

The sea is so blue, a school of fish glides, over the open waves, carried by the breeze. The wind tousles your hair, whispering in the garden. Days and years are left behind, in the whole wide world. What will it be like, where you are heading? Will you miss anything, will you see the same stars? If you have a couple of friends, by your side at times, you can explain everything and show your emotions. The day shines, the land blooms, as you walk by the riverbank. You cannot always anticipate who will offer friendship. Shed tears of sorrow, overcome your troubles with them. You may get angry, as long as you do not harm others. Winter, spring, and summer pass, then the autumn frost comes. Soon the land will be free of snow, underneath your footsteps. A little bell jingles, it is near you. The wind rises, it roars, bringing your loved ones here. In the world, there is much distress for the little ones. You quietly sneak in rooms, finding no courage. But play, sing, smile, so you won't disappear, so your heart's radiance can reach everyone.

original 🇫🇮 under the cut

Meri on niin sininen, kalaparvi kiitää, yli aavan laineiden tuulenhenki liitää. Tuuli tukkaa liehuttaa, kuiskii puutarhassa. Päivät, vuodet jäävät taa koko maailmassa. Millaista on aikanaan siellä minne lähdet? Jäätkö mitään kaipaamaan, näetkö samat tähdet? Jos on pari ystävää joskus seurassasi, kaikkea voit selittää ja näyttää tunteitasi. Päivä paistaa, kukkii maa kun kuljet joen rantaa. Aina et voi aavistaa ken ystävyyttä antaa. Itke surun kyynelet, murhe niillä voita. Suuttuakin saat, jos et muita vahingoita. Talvi, kevät, kesä on, sitten syksyn halla. Pian on maa taas lumeton askeltesi alla. Pieni tiuku kilisee, se on kohdallasi. Tuuli nousee, kohisee, tuo tänne rakkaimpasi. Pienelle on maailmassa paljon ahdistusta. Hiivit hiljaa huoneissa, et löydä uskallusta. Vaan leiki, laula, hymyile, jottet katoaisi, jotta loistaa kaikille sydämesi saisi.

What do you think of when you hear the word Australia? “If you speak to anyone around the world, one of the first things they talk to you about is that everything can kill you,” cracks Morgan O’Neill, executive producer of NCIS: Sydney, originally developed to stream on Paramount+ Australia but too good for CBS to pass up. O’Neill then lists (with clear Oz pride) his native land’s deadly snakes, the spider that “makes the black widow look like a lamb” and, of course, crocs.

Two-legged baddies aren’t in short supply, either, on this fifth entry in the massively successful military crime franchise. Smugglers, drug dealers, and the like are in the crosshairs of the eclectic new team led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey (Olivia Swann). “She’s very hot-blooded,” Swann says. “It’s her way or the highway.” In the November 14 opener — the first of eight episodes — Mackey was serving as an agent afloat when a U.S. Navy sailor died in Sydney Harbour. To solve that case, she was partnered with savvy sergeant JD Dempsey (Todd Lasance) of the Australian Federal Police (similar to the FBI). “He loves banter, but he’s also a fierce operator,” says Lasance. (He and his costar spoke about the series earlier this year.)

(Credit: Daniel Asher Smith/Paramount+)

They first got on like, well, two wrestling crocodiles. “You have the might of the American military and this proud, plucky, antiauthoritarian Australian facing off,” O’Neill says. Still, their successful joint investigation (which ended thrillingly with Mackey commandeering a chopper and swooping over Sydney Harbour to chase the perps) results in the formation of a new office: NCIS Sydney.

“With Sydney, we have a unique opportunity the other franchises didn’t — to see these guys on Day 1, establishing this team,” O’Neill says. “They end up being a good fit. JD works under Mackey, but in some ways runs the team while Mackey is freed to approach things in a maverick way. You’re going to see team building, bonding, and cracking — what people do when they’re forced to trust one another.”

Their unit counterparts are a chill American agent who trained as a lawyer, DeShawn Jackson (Sean Sagar), and AFP liaison officer Constable Evie Cooper (Tuuli Narkle), who teases him nonstop. “It’s a really Australian way of showing affection,” O’Neill says. On November 28, they go undercover as an engaged couple in an investigation that begins when a shark spits out an arm wearing U.S. Navy gear.

Clues come via a new set of NCIS geniuses: anxious forensic scientist Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson (Mavournee Hazel), who, despite her brains, has impostor syndrome, and AFP forensic pathologist Roy Penrose (William McInnes), who’s given up on life for reasons that will be revealed. “Blue reanimates Doc Roy’s emotional beating heart. He pretends to be curmudgeonly. But when she walks into the room, his world lights a little bit,” O’Neill says.

Blue pulls evidence from the mysterious arm’s dive wrist computer that leads to the start of a longer story arc. “There might be something nefarious going on,” O’Neill says. “While NCIS is wrestling order from chaos, this other organization is trying to wrestle chaos from order. They’re working to undermine the security of the special relationship [between America and Australia], the stability of the region.” U.S. Department of Defense attaché Richard Rankin (Lewis Fitz-Gerald) is already prompting questions: “Is he a good guy, a bad guy, just hard to read?” O’Neill says.

Hey, Tuuli! For the end of the year ask: 1, 5, 19, 22 💚

End of the year asks

Ahhh Anna thank you for this, I really appreciate it 🥺❤️ I already filed my taxes today and it was agony, so I cannot be forced to do more work today.

Song of the year

Of the year? Surely Seduction by Eminem. I listened to it so much while writing smut. It was my most-listened to song on Spotify with ease, and now I have to pretend I didn't listen to it while writing smut. It's the price we pay, I suppose.

5. TV show of the year?

I don't watch TV. I did that once and it took over my life. Anyway, as a man of taste; it's easily Succession. Maybe Suburræterna will get there once I finish it? I like to hope, I enjoyed the start of it.

19. What’re you excited about for next year?

I asked mum for this for Christmas and I'm a normal amount excited to read it. I want to enjoy 2024 with it. I adore Nabokov; Pale Fire was easily my favourite book of 2023. Also a necessary shout-out to Laughter in the Dark, while I'm on this topic. I was, what, 16? 17? when I allowed that book to ruin me.

I mean, I'm excited about so much stuff, but this was literally at hand.

22. Favorite place you visited this year?

A singular favourite? That's hard. I'm always happy to go places. I went to Amsterdam twice and to Germany three times? Bear in mind, I don't live in central Europe, from where I might do this with any ease. Regardless of the why and how, I had a wonderful time each time, but maybe I loved my time there for reasons that haven't got so much to do with the places.

Therefore... I really liked Lugano, Switzerland. It's a gorgeous place; like a dream.

I was trying to decide who to ask about and… you know what, somehow I ended up with Stag. 💜 So: 3, 7, 11, 27 (I'd ask 1 & 2 but I know the answers. XD Of course, if you wish, you can still answer those too. ^^ Lots of questions, I know...)

I am perfectly fine with that. Like I said, seratonin boost! Anyway, here we go!

1 - My first impression of them

What the fuck kind of name is Stag? What an asshole. (True story. I had no idea who he was when he entered the story halfway through book one. XD)

2 - When I think I truly started to like them (or dislike them, if you've sent me a character I don't like)

Only took 2-3 chapters of Echoes of Stag for me to fall head over heels for him. I still have not recovered. (Wrote First Fragment, then 95% of Echoes of Stag, then Second Fragment. It really changed a lot of things in the story imo, for the better of course.)

3 - A song that reminds me of them

Hailey found it for me actually, but I think it's quite apt.

Also this one for him and his number 1, specifically when he meets up with them again and they try to steal his prey and then they dance and, yeah. 😏 It's perfect, yeah?

7 - A quote of them that you remember

"I take care of myself just fine." I think you know why that's the first one to pop up in my head, but I also remember a fair amount of his inner dialogue from Echoes of Stag. Nothing specific, but sometimes he was very deep. There are these moments where he kind just stops moving for a second, stares you straight in the face, and doesn't actually say anything, because it's too deep, and it hurts and he's scared. Not really a quote, but I remember nearly every one of those moments. So many with Deshi and Panko, plenty with Lannamay, and then so many other random ones.

11 - What’s the first thing you think about when thinking about the character?

Usually how well I managed to draw his abs. I'm glad I did him some justice. Right after that is his flirty grin. XD

27 - If they could meet a character from another show/movie/etc, who would be the most fun for them to meet?

Deadpool!! Oh man, he'd fanboy out so hard. XD I could see him desperately trying to be his sidekick and he'd be extra pushy about too. "Oh, you'd rather be a lone wolf? So would I!" Totally not getting it. XD

Thanks for the ask tuuli!! 💙

Ask thing.

Asking for Karma, if I may! ^^ Let's say… 1, 2, 11 and 23.

Sorry for taking a while. Thank you for asking ^^

Karma, huh? It has been years since I first watched Assassination Classroom, but I'll do my best to answer.

My first impression of them

As I mentioned, this is far back. I think I watched AC for the first time in 2016 so... I think I was simultaniously interested and a little nervous. I think I thought he was a troublemaker, both to the class and to the story (if that makes sense). I wasn't sure whether to like or dislike him at first.

2. when I think I truly started to like them

Again, this one is tough. It happened over time the more I learned about him. I liked his introduction and the role he was playing. I liked seeing a normal side of him when he and Nagisa went with Korosensei to see that movie in Hawaii. But I think my favorite side of Karma, the one that makes him stand out the most, is the sadistic side. I love the crazy things he does and he knows they're wrong but he does them anyway without a care. Putting down an exact point is hard, but I'd probably say around the time of the Okinawa trip. But I liked him to begin with and he had been growing on me a lot.

11. What's the first thing you think about when thinking about the character?

A master of torture.

23. Future headcanon

A lot is already given about his future. Aside from that... honestly I have never really thought about it, but let's give it a shot.

Of course he goes to high school and gets into a good university. I'm not sure if it's canon that he goes to high school with Asano or not, but they probably go to the same university too, and probably the best one in Japan. He will advance in education, get his dream job and get into a relationship with Nagisa eventually.

Where would he live? I think he would live at his parents' home until they move back to stay in Japan permanently or his place of education is too far from there to justify him staying. If he needs to move because of education, he will find a place of his own for several reasons. I don't think he's the type who can share in the same way you have to when living in a dorm, and I think he'd want a place where he can live even after graduating. He wouldn't care too much about where he stays, there just needs to be room for all the things that are important to him.

What about a car? He'll definitely get a license the moment he can, but I think he'll hold off with the car until he has a job. He wouldn't want the trouble of finding a place to park it while studying, but I imagine his workplace has plenty of parkinig oppertunities, and I think he does want a car because he wants the independance that comes with it, but holds off on buying it because of practical reasons.

As for a part-time job? No, he won't get one. I can't imagine him working in customer service, which are the most common part-time jobs, I feel like. Besides, I don't think he'd feel the need to. I think his parents would help him pay for the license and the car, and he probably has savings too. Maybe, if he really had to, he might apply for a job at McDonalds. But that would only be for the sake of getting free access to condiments (I hope this never happens!)

Thank you for the ask Tuuli! It was fun reflecting on this.

Hi, Toufu! (Sorry I'm sending this in an ask, but your account doesn't show up in the messaging thing 😅), but I tried sending a support thing to tumblr and got a response at ~2:30pm my time (it's not very helpful (sorry, Tumblr Ben) considering the 'proof' I sent said you'd tried contacting them multiple times, but this is what it said):

Hello, Thanks for letting us know about this!

However, in order for us to help out your friend, they will need to contact us directly.

Please have them message us at https://tumblr.com/support using their account's registered email address - We hope to hear from them soon. Thanks, Ben

Thank you for your kindness and advice💜 with Tuuli-san helping I delivered another letter to them via contact centre which I received confirmation my letter was sent successfully. Let’s hope they will send me a proper response.

Thank you and with love

LazyToufu 💜

Stats time! All in the Family Round 1 results

Tuulikki Hotakainen v Veeti Hollola - 24 to 17 - I mean, we all wanted to squish wee Lalli, did we not?

Árni Reynisson v Ulf & Elvira Västerström - 34 to 3 - Árni has written an acceptance speech, "Dear fans, how are you? I am fine. I just wanted to s"Thankyouverymuch, Árni! *ahem*

Bjarni Árnason v Michael Madsen (Mikkel's twin) - 26 to 19 - like the battle between Leaftroll & Hilja, Michael was declared the winner at the end of the Forum voting, but Bjarni garnered at least 4 more votes after the poll officially closed.  However, the tumblr vote went decidedly Bjarni's way, so now he knows what victory looks like.

Signe Sørensen v Aksel Eide - 33 to 13 - even with 2 'can't decide' votes, the margin was so overwhelmingly for Signe on the Forum.

the Terrible Trio v Michael Madsen (Prologue) - 20 to 19 - this was a dead heat in tumblr and only a snip of 1 vote margin on the Forum.  Thus ends the hope of both Michael Madsens.

Mia Västerström v Kaino Hotakainen - 14 to 25 - at least Kaino will have more of a story here than in canon?

Sigríður Jónsdóttir v Berit Eide - 11 to 30 - whoa, a complete shut-out on the Forum, with stronger support here on tumblr!

Tuuli Hollola v Asbjørn & Solveig Eide - 13 to 22 - Tuuli possibly got a late vote or two, because the Forum said the Generals Eide won, as well as winning handily on tumblr.

Magnus (the cat) v Reynir's fylgja - 10 to 19 - the battle of the cuties, with 3 'can't decide' votes

Guðrun Árnasdóttir v Saku Hotakainen - 10 to 50 - Holy smokes, we love a sad sack Hotakainen!

Sigrun Larsen v Ukko-Pekka - 31 to 17 - another case of the Forum winner at poll closing getting dunked by late voting, but Sigrun Larsen had a 2:1 margin on tumblr, so, yeah, sorry dude whoever you really were.  (Possibly a harbinger of how the polling is going to go once her namesake enters the fray?)

Ensi Hotakainen v Ingrid Pedersen & Gøran Anderson - 45 to 4 - by far the biggest margin!  I admit I set up an easy one there.

Jukka & Juha Hotakainen v Ragnar Árnason - 24 to 14 - the hair was indeed epic, but the twins won this one.

Aino Hotakainen v Frida Eide - 40 to 8 - so far, if the name is Hotakainen, the character is a winner (see, Ukko-Pekka, if you'd hung around & taken the name Hotakainen, you'd'a bin a contender).  We shall see what happens in later rounds!

Whew!  Round 2 will be coming soon for these families, but there's less than 1 day to get your vote in the Round 2 of Gods & m0nSTeRs.

These bots just get weirder and weirder. A comment from 5qpcqjyg... Your discørď community, huh? I'm kinda surprised I didn't get any links.

Wow, your artwork of Assassination Classroom is amazing, tuuli! It would be fantastic if you could write a short piece about your process and inspirations for creating this fantastic piece. Also, we’d love for you to join our discørď community of anime fans! Join in with code: 7Za8WmMJGc. Hope to see you there.

The year 2022 is ending, so I wanted to do this.

This quick collage I made contains all, if not, most, cosplay attempts I have made in NGS this year. And I only started this year. I used Hu-Xian Hair a lot lol

Curious about the characters I tried to dress my characters as?

- Dia Kurosawa [Love Live Sunshine] first attempt! as mentioned here - Ruby Kurosawa [Love Live Sunshine] - Lanzhu Zhong [Love Live Nijigasaki High School Idol Club] - Yoshikazu Miyano [Sasaki and Miyano] red dress because I don’t have anything yet - ZACK (Jun Suzaki) [from ARGONAVIS] - Jun Suzaki [from ARGONAVIS] - Lucien Dufaure [Tales of Luminaria] if only I could flip that hair - Charles [Tales of Luminaria] - Yamato Tsubaki [from ARGONAVIS] stage outfit lmaaaooo - Nayuta Asahi [from ARGONAVIS] - Marius von Hagen [Tears of Themis] he’s going to school... in Japan - Allen Sugasano / Suzaku [Paradox Live] without the jacket - Alhaiham [Genshin Impact] without sleeves - Karls [Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu HAPPY KISS!] human form - Kuzuha [he’s a VTuber, part of NIJISANJI JP] loooool i dont even watch him - "Tuuli" [PSO2 NGS] does this one count? - OMORI [OMORI] - Mihai Florescu [Kemono Jihen] - Wanderer (Scaramouche) [Genshin Impact] Weirderer in my lookbook - Diluc Ragnvindr [Genshin Impact] - Yamato Tsubaki [from ARGONAVIS] again, but casual outfit, w gloves - Yuuki Asaba [Kimi To Boku]

Here’s what my characters actually look like:

RANT BELOW

Recently, I realized something... the only time I did cosplay in PSO2 before was when there was the NieR:Automata collab, I tried to make an accurate 9S. After that, I didn’t do anything, even when there were the collabs with Re:Zero, Dead or Alive 5, Persona. Cosplay/Phashion was definitely not one of my priorities when playing this game, for 8 years, even when I moved to Global.

So... this just goes to show that NGS is boring. To me, at least. I mean... sure, there is still PSO2, but it’s not the same (as before, and still different from JP) (it looks pretty bad with the new engine), and the customization system is pretty good for a game that does not focus on life simulation, even though the outfits don’t separate top, bottom and shoes. But the gameplay itself? Yes, it’s dynamic, which is pretty nice for a Phantasy Star game. But there is better elsewhere... Content-wise, you either get to everything quickly, or you don’t get them ever if you’re unlucky or not active enough. The updates are unfortunately too slow.

I used to play with a few people. I don’t anymore, because they left, more or less.

Anyway, there better be other planets soon. And an update that'll finally make use of the stuff laying around in Halphia Lake >:T