No Really, Don't

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2 months ago

great day for annoying people like me!!!!

happy onewe 2nd full album release day!!!!!

my favorite song from the album rn is sole starđŸ„č it's just so beautifully composed and written, a signature "floating through space" kind of onewe music, and i love it!

traffic love, rise again, and indelible definitely rose up to my personal onewe song ranking too LOL. and the first note of coincidence got me instantly sobbing; it's also the kind of song that you would just immediately know that it was composed and written by yonghoon lmao


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1 year ago
Ty
mhyk Stageplay

Ty
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Ty
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Ty
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3 months ago

one of my worst writing sins is abusing my power to create compound words. i cannot write the sentence "The sun shone as bright as honey that afternoon." no. that's boring. "The sun was honey-bright that afternoon" however? yes. that sentence is dope as fuck. i do not care if "honey-bright" is a word in the english dictionary. i do not care if the sentence is grammatically correct. i will not change. i will not correct my erred ways. the laws of the english language are mine.

3 months ago

i've been writing in english for so long but instead of the language fully consuming my insides and acting like a parasitic english-speaking colonizer worm started feeding on my brain, i just ended up fucking my english grammar and conversational skills a lot more often than usual 💀


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4 weeks ago

Generals and their little light

Generals And Their Little Light
Generals And Their Little Light

I love them very much

9 months ago
I Think The Resolution Is A Little Bad Because Of Some Problem But I Love This Scene With My Whole Life

I think the resolution is a little bad because of some problem but i love this scene with my whole life

3 months ago

Tips for writing flawed but lovable characters.

Flawed characters are the ones we root for, cry over, and remember long after the story ends. But creating a character who’s both imperfect and likable can feel like a tightrope walk. 

1. Flaws That Stem From Their Strengths

When a character’s greatest strength is also their Achilles' heel, it creates depth.

Strength: Fiercely loyal.

Flaw: Blind to betrayal or willing to go to dangerous extremes for loved ones.

“She’d burn the whole world down to save her sister—even if it killed her.”

2. Let Their Flaws Cause Problems

Flaws should have consequences—messy, believable ones.

Flaw: Impatience.

Result: They rush into action, ruining carefully laid plans.

“I thought I could handle it myself,” he muttered, staring at the smoking wreckage. “Guess not.”

3. Show Self-Awareness—or Lack Thereof

Characters who know they’re flawed (but struggle to change) are relatable. Characters who don’t realize their flaws can create dramatic tension.

A self-aware flaw: “I know I talk too much. It’s just
 silence makes me feel like I’m disappearing.” A blind spot: “What do you mean I always have to be right? I’m just better at solving problems than most people!”

4. Give Them Redeeming Traits

A mix of good and bad keeps characters balanced.

Flaw: They’re manipulative.

Redeeming Trait: They use it to protect vulnerable people.

“Yes, I lied to get him to trust me. But he would’ve died otherwise.”

Readers are more forgiving of flaws when they see the bigger picture.

5. Let Them Grow—But Slowly

Instant redemption feels cheap. Characters should stumble, fail, and backslide before they change.

Early in the story: “I don’t need anyone. I’ve got this.”

Midpoint: “Okay, fine. Maybe I could use some help. But don’t get used to it.”

End: “Thank you. For everything.”

The gradual arc makes their growth feel earned.

6. Make Them Relatable, Not Perfect

Readers connect with characters who feel human—messy emotions, bad decisions, and all.

A bad decision: Skipping their best friend’s wedding because they’re jealous of their happiness.

A messy emotion: Feeling guilty afterward but doubling down to justify their actions.

A vulnerable moment: Finally apologizing, unsure if they’ll be forgiven.

7. Use Humor as a Balancing Act

Humor softens even the most prickly characters.

Flaw: Cynicism.

Humorous side: Making snarky, self-deprecating remarks that reveal their softer side.

“Love? No thanks. I’m allergic to heartbreak—and flowers.”

8. Avoid Overdoing the Flaws

Too many flaws can make a character feel unlikable or overburdened.

Instead of: A character who’s selfish, cruel, cowardly, and rude.

Try: A character who’s selfish but occasionally shows surprising generosity.

“Don’t tell anyone I helped you. I have a reputation to maintain.”

9. Let Them Be Vulnerable

Vulnerability adds layers and makes flaws understandable.

Flaw: They’re cold and distant.

Vulnerability: They’ve been hurt before and are terrified of getting close to anyone again.

“It’s easier this way. If I don’t care about you, then you can’t leave me.”

10. Make Their Flaws Integral to the Plot

When flaws directly impact the story, they feel purposeful rather than tacked on.

Flaw: Their arrogance alienates the people they need.

Plot Impact: When their plan fails, they’re left scrambling because no one will help them.

Flawed but lovable characters are the backbone of compelling stories. They remind us that imperfection is human—and that growth is possible.

9 months ago

sa tur ooo

Sa Tur Ooo
Sa Tur Ooo
10 months ago
Still One Of My Top 5 Kagehina Set Moments. Kageyama Not Quite Hesitating But Mulling Over The Idea Of
Still One Of My Top 5 Kagehina Set Moments. Kageyama Not Quite Hesitating But Mulling Over The Idea Of

still one of my top 5 kagehina set moments. Kageyama not quite hesitating but mulling over the idea of trying out their new quick until Hinata quells him with single look and you can see the way his brain quiets and he kind of just sets in a trance, following Hinata's lead. The way Furudate conveys silence and noise here is sooo good, like it's real quiet when we're in Kageyama's internal narration, quieter when they complete the quick and then erupts into sound after

4 months ago

Devil Butler with Black Cat English Translation Masterpost

EPISODE ONE: STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

part one - a fateful meeting

chapter one・chapter two・chapter three・chapter four

chapter five・chapter six・chapter seven・chapter eight

chapter nine・chapter ten・ chapter eleven・chapter twelve

chapter thirteen

part two - the ball

chapter one・chapter two・chapter three・chapter four

chapter five ・chapter six・chapter seven・chapter eight

chapter nine・chapter ten・chapter eleven・chapter twelve

chapter thirteen・chapter fourteen・chapter fifteen

chapter sixteen・chapter seventeen

chapter eighteen・chapter nineteen・chapter twenty

chapter twenty one・chapter twenty two・chapter twenty three

chapter twenty four・chapter twenty five・chapter twenty six

chapter twenty seven・chapter twenty eight・chapter twenty nine

chapter thirty・chapter thirty one・chapter thirty two

part three - the grim reaper incident

chapter one・chapter two・chapter three・chapter four

chapter five ・chapter six・chapter seven・chapter eight

chapter nine・chapter ten・chapter eleven・chapter twelve

chapter thirteen・chapter fourteen・chapter fifteen

chapter sixteen・chapter seventeen

chapter eighteen・chapter nineteen・chapter twenty

chapter twenty one・chapter twenty two・chapter twenty three

chapter twenty four・chapter twenty five・chapter twenty six

chapter twenty seven・chapter twenty eight・chapter twenty nine

part four - thanksgiving

chapter one・chapter two・chapter three・chapter four

chapter five・chapter six・chapter seven・chapter eight

chapter nine・chapter ten・ chapter eleven・chapter twelve

part five - devil butlers

chapter one・chapter two・chapter three・chapter four

chapter five ・chapter six・chapter seven・chapter eight

chapter nine・chapter ten・chapter eleven・chapter twelve

chapter thirteen・chapter fourteen・chapter fifteen

chapter sixteen・chapter seventeen

chapter eighteen・chapter nineteen・chapter twenty

chapter twenty one・chapter twenty two・chapter twenty three

chapter twenty four・chapter twenty five・chapter twenty six

chapter twenty seven・chapter twenty eight・chapter twenty nine

chapter thirty・chapter thirty one・chapter thirty two

chapter thirty three・chapter thirty four・chapter thirty five

chapter thirty six・chapter thirty seven

EVENT STORIES

the black tea party

chapter one・chapter two・chapter three・chapter four

chapter five・chapter six・chapter seven・chapter eight

chapter nine・chapter ten・chapter eleven

butlers valentine

chapter one・chapter two・chapter three・chapter four

chapter five・chapter six・chapter seven

white worship

chapter one・chapter two・chapter three・chapter four

chapter five・chapter six・chapter seven・chapter eight

chapter nine・chapter ten・chapter eleven・chapter twelve

doll town

chapter one・chapter two・chapter three・chapter four

chapter five・chapter six・chapter seven・chapter eight

chapter nine・chapter ten・chapter eleven・chapter twelve

BUTLER STORIES

fennesz

the mediator

flure

i’ll risk my life

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