So I've Decided That If I'm Going To Be Active At All, It Will Be On Fridays. Maaayyyybbbeee Saturdays

I can't remember the specifics of when Izaya started getting access to the underground but I'm guessing it was pretty young for normal standards...actually given the common trend of gang warfare maybe not. But I feel like he got a little more deep into it than any of the colour gang leaders did. Like didn't he get recruited by Kine?

Anyway, given that and his apparent brilliantness its no wonder so little was done about his delinquency. Even his fights with Shizuo. Like imagine being a teacher for him, and trying to inforce the rules, only to have the knowledge that some yakuza guy has got this kids back for whatever reason. "Oil barrels? I don't see no oil barrels?"

On one hand, no wonder he comes off as a little bratty, but can you blame him? You try being a teenage guardian to two younger sisters. I can see why he might have signed up for an easy route too. I know his parents might have sent him money, but how much of that would really help him? He's a student, if something else came along that allowed him to afford a babysitter I wouldn't blame him for taking the deal.

And imagine growing up where some of the only adults in your life were criminals.

There are so many things that tie into how fucked up he is.

Watching Code Geass and hearing all the Durarara!! voice actors got me thinking.

Izaya = Lelouch

Shinra = Suzaku

Nunnally = The twins (Mairu lost her eyesight, Kururi lost her ability to walk)

The comparisons are too real. Angsty smart boys with parent issues and a weird obsession with chess. Younger siblings in their care. Childhood friend who's secretly fucked up and who has caused some weird mixed feelings for angsty smart boy about his intentions. Does this make sense?

I'm just saying.

Please remember the difference between plot twist and story whiplash.

I found another gem of a Shizuo AMV, and this one is hilarious and ridiculous and so bloody well done. People were doing such amazing stuff in this fandom a decade ago.

This one is seriously a cracker, and totally RIDIC, and I can't help but laugh like a maniac every time I watch this.

From youtube.com/@jayjaybunny357 - made to The Lonely Island's Threw it on the Ground

The way the vidder has matched lyrics is brilliant and crazy.

And here is the original song/vid. The Lonely Island's "Threw it on the Ground". Until last week, I didn't even know Andy Samberg used to have this band. 🤪

Funnily, the band's name is The Lonely Island, and Shizuo's last name is Heiwajima, which means Peaceful Island. It must be fate. 😆

Go on and like. I wish there was more Shizuo-exclusive stuff in this fandom.

The cast playing Among Us

Shizuo: IT WAS IZAYA!

Izaya: what?

Masaomi; yeah he's acting pretty Sus

Izaya: I'm not even playing the game

Celty: Then how come we can hear you?

Izaya: I'm spying on you, duh

Riku: Yeah that's pretty Sus

Izaya: eh?

Anri: I'll vote Orihara-san

Izaya: hold on

Mikado: Same here

MC: Guys let's just vote skip.

Shinra: nah I'm voting Izaya

Izaya: I just said--

Namie: Everybody vote Izaya

Izaya: Namie you aren't playing eit-- >gets pushed out the window<

>Izaya was ejected<