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[darkcircles4lyfe]

This doesn't have anything to do with anything, but i had a talk with a friend a few days ago, about shonen biasis and the way this shapes our expectations, and mha came up so i remembered how so many people apply those biasis HEAVILY into the manga, to the point that they sound like they're looking for a different story.

And one of those things that it seemed to be MOST talked about is exactly bkdk's relationship.

I have seen many times people from the fandom (sometimes really angrily) point out how in most cases Katsuki seems to basically take up not one, but four roles in Izuku's life and this includes putting him in situations that people associate with the MC's love interest, and it is weird that, despite Izuku "having a girl" for people to make assumptions about, he seems to completely repulse any female character that could be the counter part to Izuku's.

And this made us wonder if Katsuki's placement in those roles and lack of interest was made specifically because the author precisely did not want the actions that both do for each other as romantic but a whole another thing entirely, as a subversion for the these classic tropes, as he did by making the conflict between Ochako and Himiko not a "rivals fighting for the affection of a boy" but something that is connected to the plot of these characters instead.

Oh you bet! I am always down to talk about this, because I think about it a lotttt.

This reminds me, recently I remembered a funny habit I used to have with books I read. Like, back in middle school. I used to start by flipping directly to the last page and reading the final sentence. Usually this did not spoil anything whatsoever, but sure enough, by the time I read through the whole book, that sentence would take on new meaning.

So I started musing about what it would be like if only I could do this with bnha, if everything was already out. It made me feel so nostalgic…

Will the last panel be something grand, or something small? Hopeful or sad? Distant? Intimate? A parting message to the reader? Will it look like almost nothing of consequence to the unknowing eye—yet burst with hard-hitting subtext?

Of course I wonder about all the twists and reveals that might be still ahead of us, but it’s kinda soothing to think about how the whole thing could be put to rest. Because then I realize I’m not worried.

For once, this is not because the story is following so many tropes so predictably that I know exactly, in so many words, how it will end. It’s more like the story is a close friend who I’ve gotten to know well enough that everything they do is so “them” it makes me smirk. I'm often marveling at how Horikoshi has managed to pull all this off. How is it that (at least here in the west) people who aren't really paying attention call it basic and cookie-cutter. Even a Japanese animator called it "classic," and this interview shows such obvious dissonance between Hori and the interviewer, just... wow. But it's so clear that bnha has broken just about every rule in the book at this point, so much so that I struggle to condense it into words. I'm like--*gestures broadly at everything*--why haven't more people picked up on it??

Yet we still get bombarded with people saying "it's a shonen, c'mon, we all know how this will end." Um. No you don't. I KNOW there has to be a bunch of people who are secretly frustrated by Kacchan taking up all the roles and getting all the moments. It's not even in a mysogynistic way, because Kacchan is the most anti-dudebro character imaginable. Bkdk's relationship isn't intended for them and they know it... and you know what, I'm starting to ramble. You've heard all this before. The thing I should really be focusing on in your ask is the part where you mentioned how you and your friend were speculating about bkdk ending up as "a whole other thing entirely" rather than simply romantic.

Well, fuck it, I've been biting my tongue, but now might as well be the time I talk about this. I got into a bit of a disagreement with someone over it once and then I shut up. Because it's very difficult to approach the subject without being lumped in with those people who see bkdk as "brotherly" (ew) or otherwise try to push some "crisis of male friendship" agenda, or at the very least without being accused of enabling people to make excuses against bkdk being canon ad infinitum. So let me be clear that I do NOT want bkdk to have an ambiguous or open ending. I want their complexity and importance to be acknowledged. I want them to use their words. I think we may have created a bit of a false dichotomy there.

I am aromantic, and to suggest romantic relationships are inherently the most important and intimate goes against every fiber of my being. I also reject the idea that cut-and-dry gay representation is more desirable just because it is more easily understood by the masses than aspec representation or representation of relationships "beyond" both romantic and platonic. We recognize how ridiculous it is for people to expect Izu*cha at this point, right? Well, the reason they're so confident anyway isn't just because of heteronormativity. It's also because of amatonormativity, the assumption that romantic attraction trumps all: no matter how much focus bkdk get, Izuku blushed at Ochako, so that automatically makes them more "important." THAT is the notion that I want to challenge most. More than anything, I want bkdk's relationship to be fully acknowledged because they have so much more going for them than just attraction.

You and your friend make an excellent point, that it would be very much in line with Horikoshi's taste and the patterns of his writing so far if he chose to subvert the shonen romance trope not just by giving it to two boys, but also by disregarding its premise entirely. It's unlikely he'd try to stuff them into such a copy-paste ending right at the end.

So maybe they won't get the blushy confession, the obligatory kiss, the wedding, the 2.5 kids and a white picket fence. That's fine, we shouldn't pretend those tired tropes are suddenly revolutionary just because they're gay. But don't be disappointed! Without them, we have more room for things that are actually personally meaningful to bkdk to stand out and receive the nuance they deserve: talking through their feelings openly, building each other up like no one else can, understanding each other like no one else can, smiling at each other, embracing, holding hands, rushing to the other in the hospital, being glued at the hip (or even closer), healing mutual trauma, putting each other first in all things. Maybe we'll also get confirmation on Ochako's side as she moves on from her crush on Izuku. You know what other shonen manga took this exact angle as a way of subverting tropes and presenting genuine complexity? Blue Flag! There are so many ways to do bkdk justice.

Even a kiss isn't out of the question, if the right opportunity comes along. A perfect example of what I'm talking about is Good Omens (major season 2 spoilers) because the kiss between Crowley and Aziraphale was not at all about canonizing them. It was an expression of pain and desperation that just made sense at that particular moment. Neil Gaiman was adamant that if it took that kiss to understand the context of their relationship, you really weren't paying attention. I respect the hell out of that.

Recently I was even daydreaming about bkdk getting something similar to the sort of uh, shall we say tasteful nudity, that togachako got, because of how Izuku appears in the vestige realm.

Ya know like not in an nsfw way but in like a "this is so deeply intimate and soft that I feel like I'm intruding" kind of way... yeah. Because it represents vulnerability and openness and acceptance of someone as they are. And I don't care if people call that bait. It's not. It's beautiful. It’s honest.

#asks #anon #lin answers #bnha manga #mha #boku no hero academia #my hero academia #bakugou katsuki #midoriya izuku #bakudaku #bkdk #dekubaku #dkbk #aspec #queerplatonic

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Annyeong

Hola 🗣️

#lin answers #noullin(⁠✿⁠ ⁠♡⁠‿⁠♡⁠)

[hylias-gremlin]

My adhd eyes are looking back

#lin answers #lovely sparklingpixies💖✨️

[pinkheichou]

16 and 17 for the ask game. Longtime no see!

Long time no see!!! (I'm actually so happy to see familiar faces ;_; It's nice to see that many are still active on tumblr. I still remember you all!!) Thanks for the ask!

16. Do you have that one fanfic that you wrote a ton for, ages ago, but never posted? Will this be the year, come hell or high water, that it WILL get finished and posted?

Actually yes! There are a few and I want to post at least one of them on Ao3 this year T^T

17. Do you typically answer all comments/reviews individually? Do you plan to change the way you interact with your readers this year?

I read all comments! But I have the (bad) habit of not answering them all. I want to change that this year! (Whenever I read fics, I leave comments and it makes me so happy to see that authors reply to them... ;___; That's why I want to do the same. I'll reply to all reviews & comments!)

#lin answers #fanfic ask #commander-erwin-smith

[linderosse]

Would you ever consider doing a little art tutorial? Your work is so pleasing to look at, and I'd love to get a glimpse into your thought process especially on your bright colors and pretty splotchy shading! You choose unusual colors in unexpected spots and it works so well!

Aaaa thank you!!

I usually kinda just figure things out as I go through trial and error and just doing what looks good per each piece, but I do also have something of a routine for shading and coloring, I guess.

If there’s interest, I can kinda walk through all the steps of one art or something?

Would something like that work?

No promises— but I’ll do my best!

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[etanesnil]

hahaha I saw that post you reblogged with that guy crying in it and the text has been edited to be relevant to the boops and all. We're you asking for the context of the images without the edited text because it's....not as happy/goofy as the edits make it out to be haha

ty for the ask!!

yea i was curious because i know they’re from the show 9-1-1 but i don’t know what it’s about at all lmao

i wouldn’t mind knowing what’s happening in that scene 👀

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[hylias-library]

Not a request but rather curiosities about your fic with Twilight!

So I saw where you said that there was no hero, but I was thinking— is there really no hero and if so is there a reason why the timeline was disrupted enough to not give a hero to this land and leave it for Ganon to conquer? Or perhaps there’s something to the reader we don’t know yet? 🤔

Cause the timeline of heroes continues on through the continuous battles against Ganon/Ganondorf, giving birth to each of the Links within the chain right? Do you think it would fuck up the future generations of the ti-force wielders because there is not hero in this world? 🤔🤔🤔

Oohhh boy am I glad you're asking 😎

First of all I love to ramble about this fic even though I can't reveal too much.

I did say there was no hero. Was 👀✨️

But things change, don't they? The hero of this Hyrule will be found soon, but I won't tell you more 🤭

And there IS a reason for this phenomenon which will also be explained in the fic :>

As for the reader, since I picture them as my OC Lin most of the time, imma refer the them as 'she'

So, like she already stated in chapter 1, she's also sitting on a hill of secrets. Secrets she will share with the boys when the time is ready:> and there is very much more to her than it seems, but she doesn't know herself yet👀

I'm still editing chapter 2 so I don't think it'll be too long until we can look into this new adventure more^^

As for the disruption. There won't be one since the hero has returned. But you could consi this timeline something along the lines of what happened with Winds timeline 👀👀

#lin answers #lovely cooliofang💖✨️ #i love rambling about this fic

[dyhlanobrien]

so about the mileven fight... i rlly believe that fights are what make a relationship stronger and healthier. bc if you never fight there will probably be issues that are never brought up which could lead to a breakup

That is such a good point, thank you for mentioning it.

I find it interesting that Mike points out that they’ve fought but never like this. To me, it shows that they’re growing and maturing, developing into young adults. I can’t wait to see what comes next for them.

#netflix original #stranger things #stranger things s4 #Mike wheeler #el hopper #Mike x el #el x mike #OTP Mileven #Lin answers

[miguelswifey04]

miguel o’hara x fem! reader

cw: lactation kink (breastfeeding), reader! breastfeeds miguel, breast-sucking, nsfw 18+, smut; no plot

a/n: this was requested so, if you don’t like this js skip or block me :3

as you removed your apron, revealing your beautiful curves and plump breasts, miguel’s breath caught in his throat. the sight of you was undeniably alluring, and desire welled up within him. he couldn't resist the pull any longer, his hands gliding over your bare skin as he pulled you closer. his lips found their way to the sensitive skin of your neck, peppering it with soft kisses.

“you’re irresistible," he whispered huskily, his voice filled with desire. "every curve, every part of you... drives me wild." his hands traced teasing patterns along your waist, caressing the softness of your skin. "you are the most enticing sight in this kitchen, my love." miguel chuckled softly against your skin, his touch growing bolder as he let his hands roam over your body. his voice was laced with a playful yet seductive tone. “you’re always so kinky,” you giggled as you leaned into his hungry touches.

“oh, you have no idea how kinky i can be. i’m just waiting for the right moment to show you." he moved one hand up to cup your breast, teasingly running his thumb over the hardened nipple. his lips resumed their exploration along your neck, his touch becoming more urgent with each passing moment. miguel’s movements were swift and confident as he carried you effortlessly to the bed. a hunger burned within him as he lowered your top, exposing your breasts and the sweet milk that awaited him.

his lips found their way to your exposed flesh, his mouth latching onto your nipple. he suckled gently, savoring the taste of your milk, his tongue lapping and swirling around it. a deep moan rumbled from his throat as he enjoyed the intimate connection between you, the mixture of pleasure and nourishment filling his senses. he nursed eagerly, his touch and suckling becoming more intense, his desire to please you growing with every passing second.

“oh god," he murmured with urgency, his voice muffled against your breast. "you taste so delicious. i can't get enough of you." you squirmed under his hold as he continued to suckled on your breasts. you could feel the tug from his lips as he slurped up your sweet milk and with the flick of tongue, lapped up the milk that threatened to spill from your breasts. “oh—miguel, that feels so fucking good..” your breath hitches and your body shudders as he continues his assault on your breasts.

miguel’s desire intensified as he heard your moans of pleasure and felt your squirming beneath his touch. it fueled his own arousal, his passion for you growing with every passing moment. his free hand roamed across your body, teasing and caressing your curves, heightening your pleasure. his lips trailed a path of kisses and nibbles from your breasts to your neck, his warm breath against your skin sending shivers down your spine.

he released your breast with a gentle pop, his lips and chin glistening with traces of milk. he gazed into your eyes, his own filled with a mix of longing and adoration. “you are exquisite, mi reina," he whispered, his voice laced with desire. "and i want to show you just how much you mean to me."

a/n: shiver me timbers omg i can’t believe i wrote this omg 😏

tags 🏷️!! @kairiscorner @astro1bloom @sabcandoit @obi-mom-kenobi @emiemiemiii @meeom

#spiderman atsv #spider man: across the spider verse #miguel o'hara #atsv x reader #🌱 lin writes #miguel o’hara x reader #miguel spiderman #miguel o’hara x y/n #lin’s asks #♡´･ᴗ･`♡ lin answers #lactating kink #breastfeeding #miguel o’hara smut #miguel smut #atsv smut #miguel o’hara x female reader #miguel o’hara x fem!reader #miguel o’hara imagine #miguel o’hara drabble

[cinna-rose]

POV: your friends are fighting over which one is your best friend while you’re somewhere sad over the deteriorating friendship-

#our life #olnf #qiu lin #tamarack baumann #olnf mc #The answer is Baxter even though MC knows damn well he ain’t a friend #they just didn’t want to put a real answer

[the-dragon-girl-27]

At this point its tradition I make these for every direct it is my duty and my curse

Here's one for all 2 of my followers who played this game:

What about the planet Elma, what about it.

#xenoblade #xenoblade chronicles #xenoblade chronicles X #elma xenoblade #lin xenoblade #doodle #meme art #of all games this one has a cliffhanger sequel bait i think about this one the most #like theres things like ff7r or kh3 but like i know those will eventually get explained #xenoblade x i honestly doubt we will ever get answers #anyway if you still have your Wii U laying around you should get this because Nintendo will never port it

[darkcircles4lyfe]

everything about bakugou in the recent chapters has felt like a million punches getting thrown in my face. GODDDD i love mha i love kacchan im going to start twirling in circles happily as the world explodes around me idc

Me too I feel so alive!!! I’m like Izuku over here just watching in awe

#asks #lin answers #mha #bnha manga #bnha 405 #bakugou katsuki #bkdk #bakudeku #dkbk #dekubaku

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Linniiiii how's my theme???

Breathtaking 😭

#lin answers

[hylias-gremlin]

ahem-

OH MA GAWD

#lin answers #lovely sparklingpixies💖✨️ #it looks so good #csjsjJhhzinZh

[pinkheichou]

3 and 9 for the fanfic new year asks!

Wow, you bet me to it! Since I reblogged that post from you, I wanted to send you an ask first thing first XD Thank you for sending me this!

3. Do you anticipate writing for a new fandom this year? Which one?

Yes! I want to write for the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom c:

9. Short term goals… what do you hope to complete this week or in January?

Writing and releasing at least 3-4 chapters of my upcoming fic for the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom & posting the first chapter this week! ^^

#lin answers #fanfic asks #thanks for the ask! #first chapter of my jjk fic will be posted by the end of the week!

[linderosse]

Hi!! I love your art sm! Do you have an Instagram?

I do have an instagram! I’m linderosse on there too ☺️

I haven’t really been posting to insta because the aspect ratio limitation on there makes me sad. I’d have to add a border to some of my art.

I do like seeing a gallery of all my art though.

Maybe it’s worth the effort to post to both tumblr and insta… 🧐

#lin answers