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lunch date!! 😋

menu for today: boba and pho! 🧋🍜

i am 2021 strawberry shortcake's biggest defender...

luffy does not move naturally like human bodies do, he's completely made of rubber all the time, he has to constantly adjust muscle strength/tension so his arms don't do the stretch-and-snap-back with every quicker gesture or so his leg bones don't bend slightly when standing, and it took a long time to relearn dexterity for things like writing or other fine movements

as a result of this seaprism stone and sea water affects him more than the average devil fruit user - in addition to the usual inability to use powers and sapping energy, it also makes him way more clumsy, moving in general becomes difficult, and he can accidentally sprain or dislocate his joints really easily (which is virtually impossible under normal circumstances)

We should talk wayyyy more about what this means for Luffy. I always feel genuinely bad whenever he's affected by sea water because it feels, like, extremely painful. More than normal. Not even just tiring. And I'm sure he had a rough time when he was young getting used to his new body. At least it happened when he was young and now he has control over it (more or less) but imagine how scary it had to be for the kid sometimes.

Preliminary Poll

Newton Pud

Submission reason:

1. he was in (arguably) the worst/most buggy game in the trilogy, personally i think its a good game as long as you remember to back up your save regularly (lest all your progress and projects randomly corrupt), but most disagree with me. there was 6 years before the next game in the franchise, and many consider this to be the reason why/the one that "killed LittleBigPlanet". 2. if i had to guess, some head of the games writing (idk how all that works 100%) had just played portal 2 and decided that they needed to add wheatley to their game. it was early enough in that it didn't *totally* ruin his character, but the inspiration is obvious and only *kinda* works. its like they didnt understand how/why wheatley was an idiot but still likable and instead just settled for CONSTANTLY making EVERY CHARACTER call Newton an idiot, even though as show in-game, he's just not. he just easily cracks under pressure and reached a point where he was willing to do anything to impress people, including but not limited to *kidnapping a small child and tricking them into summoning demons with him, leading him getting possessed*. side note, theres a total of 1 (one) character who doesn't call him stupid, and only because he doesn't mention him at all. fans shipped them to hell and back (understandable). 3. most of his story is briefly mentioned and never elaborated on. arguably the most important piece of his backstory, his parents being world-renowned for their intelligence and him flunking out of school, is in a co-op only level that only briefly mentions it (and implies he was just stupid rather than the much more obvious reason of anxiety regarding living up to his parents (and implied the ENTIRE WORLDS) expectations of him). 4. the ending, possibly the most insulting part. after we see a cutscene of the last remaining Titan (the previously mentioned demons) playing into his insecurities, calling him "Nothing! You're nothing. All you are is a big embarrassment! […] Ooh, look at me, I'm Newton! Everything I make turns out rubbish! […] My dad's a legend but I'm an incompetent oik!", they're finally defeated and he's saved by the player characters (Sackboy, Oddsock, Toggle, and Swoop). they free fall out of the tower the Titans built but are luckily caught by Newton's dad Capt. Pud, who proceeds to berate his son and treat him like a child. he just saved their lives, you'd think he'd express a little concern before anger. They then ride the aircraft to his moms house, where Newton builds a PORTAL BETWEEN DIMENTIONS for the player character gang to visit a party, which he asks to join. they all look at him with disgust. continued in the dlc The Journey Home, they proceed to call him stupid one last time because the calibration of the DIMENTIONAL PORTAL HE BUILT HIMSELF was slightly off and sent them to different parts of the right world. it wasn't even that off, there were all in the right general area, but they just had to remind us how much of a moron he is. another side note, it's mentioned a few times that he hates his parents (or at least his mother), but the ending has them living together even though Newton has his own place. look, i understand that this is a game for kids and i shouldn't expect him to cut off his family, even with how they tend to treat him, but if they weren't going to commit they shouldn't have written him like that.

Propaganda:

play Sackboy: A Big Adventure available on ps4/ps5 and pc (epic games and steam). if you need encouraging watch the opening cutscene on youtube just trust me

*sof bumble squish!

*hits dab*

What if everything ab The Boys was the same but it was a LPS soap opera channel on youtube instead

Oh my GOOOD

I decided to bake something after work was done and the sheer amount of RELIEF I felt doing something else at home AUGH

Please please PLEASE remember to have a variety of hobbies or else you go INSANE

Dove, you truly are the gift that keeps on giving (≧▽≦) /gen /pos /affectionate

Adventurine literally makes me feral. His hair? AAAA SO COOL!! His outfit?? FUCKING AMAZING ASHDJSK– His eyes???? Im on the floor, bleeding out, shot through the heart, foaming at the mouth

He's just such a kissable bitable cutie I wanna mark him up so BAAADDDD DUDEEE AADBSJSKAhHhhdbsks

Ur mind, bubba, MWAH MWAH!!! Always amazing always so good ur so good amor ur the best mwah mwah mWAH!!! <<33333

-panna cotta

!!!!! can only guess how difficult it is to be SO right & based & gorgeous cotta<33333 you are so right, you have no idea. he's just SOOOOOO i canttttt,,,,,

so glad that he appeared in my life; thanks very much to topaz for his first appearance in a moment with her because!!! malewife material!!! he's too pretty for his own good,,,, afraid to lose even though he has never lost!!! survivor's guilt!!! considers himself useless!!! deliberately engages in self-harm through getting into risky situations and says that he does it for the "taste of life" although he does it as a subconscious desire to punish himself!!! my self-destructive babyboy<3333 plz let me in im going to kiss him and lick him before biting him over and put him in my other pocket where he will lie because in my first one there is panna cotta<333333

hehehe<333 he's just SOOOOO pretty and good for anything, i don't know if im mentally healthy or mentally unhealthy when i look at him. babygirl.

yandere potential is huge,,,, he is charming, shameless and cunning — and he knows how to use it. "what's life like without a game?" — you are sure that his strategy is obvious... but hey hey, playing on the principle of "all or nothing", you know that the safest place is as far away from him and his plans as possible, but you don't mind being used a little while everyone benefits.

he is not against betrayal and does not hold grudges because he knows that the world cannot be trusted and nothing can be safe if it is not completely in his power - and you agree with such rules because you are having fun. that's what you're here for, isn't it? have fun and relax, and as long as he doesn't interfere with either rest or fun, you let him spin his plans - or even "don't notice" it. but, uh-huh, at least you're not bored! otherwise, why are you on penacony, right? the most unforgettable event in the most incredible place — let them arrange the brightest show and let you enjoy it at a fairly safe distance!

undoubtedly, the reputation of your faction may suffer... but you will get an unforgettable experience! isn't that the main thing? opinions flare up and are forgotten, but memories and skills remain - so you don't mind spending a little more time with AVENTURINE, maybe a little fussing here and there, just for decency in your "friendship", after all, he's such a darling! ♡

(you definitely don't support slavery, but if you were the owner of this sigonian, you would never let him escape and become a part of something else<3)

... hey hey, maybe your "plan" is a little backfired when AVENTURINE tells you that trying to resist is a little stupid on your part, because "the one who owns the money owns the information — and the world", and your comrades will definitely never find you again (more precisely, it is very very very very unlikely — he has never lost, do you remember?), so you should just relax and let him pamper you.

you liked it so much when he ran after you like your pretty personal lackey — and you didn't mind being with that 'sigonian', huh? this is called a "self-fulfilling prophecy", honey — you will have a lot of time to think about it after</3

The Rabbit Council sees and judges you.

and they say angels don’t exist…

[CN] Victor’s 2023 Qixi Event Offline Call + In-game Call + Mail

⌚ No spoiler warning since global server doesn’t get these anyways ⌚

[Translation under the cut]

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[Anika’s Notes]: Honestly, I’d rather you guys read my twitter thread for this since I added many translation notes I won’t be adding here haha: ♡♡

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It’s me, Victor. I’ve found Pudding.

Not sure when, but he somehow crawled into the suitcase, and now came out on his own after waking up from his nap.

Hm, it’s the suitcase we were planning to take to the desert.

Yep, thankfully, although he flipped over the contents inside and caused a mess, the gastronomic map and camping equipment a certain someone had placed in there earlier are intact. So your plans for enjoying barbecue and stargazing won’t be compromised.

The red dress you wanted to wear for taking pictures is also in there. And all those jingling accessories that were tangled together— I’ve properly sorted them out for you.

However, there are now more of Pudding’s toys in the suitcase… and he’s still spinning around the area of the suitcase.

[Pudding meowing adorably ~pitifully~]

He seems to be stating explicitly that he wants to join us for the Qixi Festival.

Whether to bring him along with us or not, let’s decide when you come back.

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【In-game Call】

Victor: Have you left the house yet?

MC: Of course, and I’m already in the car. How about you? Have you wrapped up the meeting?

Victor: Yep, but I also found a certain someone’s new masterpiece on my office desk, and I’m still finding it a challenge to figure out what the original inspiration is.

MC: …you really can’t tell? It’s obviously a cup!

Victor: Sure enough, your self-confidence is not to be underestimated.

Victor: It resembles a vase, it resembles a spray bottle–– but it just doesn’t look like a cup.

MC: Even if it doesn’t look like a cup, the pattern drawn on the surface should still be identifiable, no?

Victor: Your artistic style has always been abstract, and the tree branch next to the chestnut is somewhat satisfactory.

MC: …the paintings on the cup are clearly several skillfully rendered fruits nestled within the grass. It’s quite easily distinguishable.

Victor: Mhm, the blackish blob is indeed “easily distinguishable.”

Victor: Speaking of which, a certain someone mentioned wanting to try out a pottery workshop last month. It turns out she was already preparing this gift back then.

MC: Hehe, the most important value of a gift lies in the sentiments behind it. I’m sure CEO Victor shares the same feelings, doesn’t he?

MC: So, will my gift be a sumptuous feast, or some sort of handmade craft like the one I gave you?

Victor: Isn’t a certain someone usually filled with all sorts of whimsical ideas?

Victor: How come you’re being so restrained during a crucial matter like this?

MC: …! Seeing how you are boasting like this, aren’t you afraid of potentially not living up to my expectations when the time comes?

Victor: I understand the thoughts of a certain dummy better than anyone.

Victor: Even if your expectations are sky-high, I’m confident I can have you giggling all night long while hugging your gift.

MC: Humph, if you can’t achieve this result, then will CEO Victor step in for the gift and let me hug him all night long instead?

Victor: You sure know how to make demands.

Victor: Nonetheless, all of this is contingent on you not being late. Otherwise, it’ll be like fetching water with a bamboo basket – all in vain.

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[Tidbits]: the word cup (杯子) actually has the similar pronunciation to 辈子 (meaning one’s entire life). So, it’s considered a romantic gift among couples to express their emotions of being together for a lifetime~

【Mail】

“Using handmade offerings to pray for ‘predestined love and marriage’ is somewhat elusive. The wish to never be separated— just expressing it to me like this is enough.”

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More shenanigans to follow up my last doodle lol. They all share one collective braincell

are we not going to talk about how venti saying xiao smelled like wine means he stayed and ate the rice wine pudding from that little girl and her grandpa

Newton Pud submission

Black Jack submission

Rio Kuroki/Pikario submission