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Idk sometimes low self esteem and self hatred make you believe irrational things

I really don't understand this detail, which is fundamental in essence, that Aoi believes that Akane loves only her image.

This is basically a normal detail, it can work well, but in the context of the canonical Aoikane, who have been friends since they were three, live window to window, go to school together, in short, have known each other very closely for all these twelve years of their lives, almost their entire life, where Akane physically could not help but notice some of Aoi's personal qualities, it's strange to say such a thing...?

Aren't they so close? And how could he selectively not notice? And Aoi really believes in it, but I don't. "Image" is so much for the outer circle, for those who do not looking behind the screen, to Aoi's home, to her everyday life, where Akane was all this time as her closest friend and almost a brother, lol, considering how they grew up. Could underage Aoi really pretend so well in front of him? It's not noticeable from the flashbacks. Then where did it come from?They have spent a lot of time canonically again, because if they would have communicated much less, it would have been considered as "you don't know me well enough", but they did communicate. Even if less in recent years, but still not quite no, and this will not erase their long-standing acquaintance

Thank you for your services 🙏 Have a peek at some Akane angst for your troubles

Hello, one of the like. 5 fellow koukane shippers on Tumblr, I'm writing a koukane future au kind of in a scenario where they failed to reverse the severance so Aoi and the supernaturals are still gone and 7 years have passed before Kou and Akane reunite for the first time

The temptation to make this into a multi chapter slowburn is growing stronger and stronger so maybe you have some ideas on what sort of shenanigans 22 y/o law firm intern Akane and 21 y/o small diner owner (and kind of single parent to Tiara) Kou can get up to as they slowly fall in love? :D

Failed severance immediately makes me think of angst: Kou dreams of being an exorcist no longer being achievable. Akane still carrying his watch around, maybe taking care of potted plants in honor of Aoi. Classmates not knowing who they are grieving, and such, but its been 7 years, I doubt either would talk about the severance...

hyugyu I'll try not to go full angst, here are some ideas:

It's been 7 years. Akane would be a bit intrigued/horrified that Kou looks a lot like Teru now, he is not a kid anymore. He can't help but stare when he cook cause it feels wrong.

If Teru is dead in this AU, (I can't help but worry when you said Kou is alone in raising Tiara...) then seeing their resemblance could make Akane find it hard to look at Kou in the eye. He feels guilty or tired or something near Kou at first.

Akane using his knowladge to let Kou know of some obscure civil law that would allow Kou to get some government money to support him and his sister, so that Kou doesn't have to overwork.

Kou giving Akane little treats after a hellish day at the firm and Akane associating his small diner with comfort.

Kou probably does 'delivery' to his close friends, so he can add Akane to his delivery list. He probably get intimidated by his firm at first but starts to look forward to it after a while, Akane is just always so annoyed/overworked, and he alwyas lit up when Kou have enough time in his own work to brings him a nice snack.

The severance aniversary making them gloomy. Usually they stew in their own misery but when together they focus on how the other is miserable and try to cheer each other up instead. May end in frustration, may end in an emotional, if very awkward, heart to heart.

Kou worried Tiara is alone a lot and Akane trying to make Kou trust his neighbours to help look after her since he isn't in an exorcist family anymore, there are no secrets. Kou really hates the reminder his family is no longer of exorcist, so the talk eventually scalates to "She can have a sleepover at my place if you're too tired to babysit. I got some books she can read while I organize papers."

Akane claiming he'll Kou be be less overprotective of Tiara and accidentally becoming protective of her too.

Nene realizing what's up and trying to play cupid to distract her own lonely grieving heart and because she genuinely want her friends to be happy

Some beauty and the beast style dorks in love :)

Behond one if the funniest things ive seen on reddit in a hot minute

obsessed with this. grandprev. much better than prev prev prev or whatever honestly I like it

Ideas to Show Secret Pining

"Why don't you join me?"

"I'll give you a ride, don't worry."

*does something they don't like* "What? I like it."

*immense staring at every chance they get*

*thinking of their crush while listening to songs*

"You said you liked it so I brought it for you."

*finds ways to spend more time with them*

*friendly bullying intensifies*

"I'm looking forward to seeing you there."

"Are you gonna be there?"

"How about we sneak off, just you and me?"

"Why don't I cook for them? What's their favourite dish again?"

*aggressive google searches about how to propose to your crush*

"I'll join those dance lessons, maybe then she'll notice me."

*hopeless around them*

*failed flirting attempts*

*increased compliments*

"My problem is that I like them a little too much for my sanity."

*gets jealous* "So, are you seeing them or something?"

"Are you okay?" // "Completely okay!" (definitely not okay)

*tries to sabotage their crush's date*

*gets into trouble so they can be scolded by their crush*

"I want you to come with me, please?"

-ashlee

ur so cool and really nice and patient and chill tysm for hosting the tbhkblr hunger games

🥹??? OMG THANK YOU??? I'm so glad you enjoyed the hunger games!!! It was really fun to host too :D

Again, I'm definitely doing another one since there are a bunch of the custom death messages that didn't make it in. College is picking up again so not so soon but At Some Point

100 Dialogue Tags You Can Use Instead of “Said”

For the writers struggling to rid themselves of the classic ‘said’. Some are repeated in different categories since they fit multiple ones (but those are counted once so it adds up to 100 new words). 

1. Neutral Tags 

Straightforward and unobtrusive dialogue tags: 

Added, Replied, Stated, Remarked, Responded, Observed, Acknowledged, Commented, Noted, Voiced, Expressed, Shared, Answered, Mentioned, Declared.

2. Questioning Tags 

Curious, interrogative dialogue tags:

Asked, Queried, Wondered, Probed, Inquired, Requested, Pondered, Demanded, Challenged, Interjected, Investigated, Countered, Snapped, Pleaded, Insisted.

3. Emotive Tags 

Emotional dialogue tags:

Exclaimed, Shouted, Sobbed, Whispered, Cried, Hissed, Gasped, Laughed, Screamed, Stammered, Wailed, Murmured, Snarled, Choked, Barked.

4. Descriptive Tags 

Insightful, tonal dialogue tags: 

Muttered, Mumbled, Yelled, Uttered, Roared, Bellowed, Drawled, Spoke, Shrieked, Boomed, Snapped, Groaned, Rasped, Purred, Croaked.

5. Action-Oriented Tags 

Movement-based dialogue tags: 

Announced, Admitted, Interrupted, Joked, Suggested, Offered, Explained, Repeated, Advised, Warned, Agreed, Confirmed, Ordered, Reassured, Stated.

6. Conflict Tags 

Argumentative, defiant dialogue tags:

Argued, Snapped, Retorted, Rebuked, Disputed, Objected, Contested, Barked, Protested, Countered, Growled, Scoffed, Sneered, Challenged, Huffed.

7. Agreement Tags 

Understanding, compliant dialogue tags: 

Agreed, Assented, Nodded, Confirmed, Replied, Conceded, Acknowledged, Accepted, Affirmed, Yielded, Supported, Echoed, Consented, Promised, Concurred.

8. Disagreement Tags 

Resistant, defiant dialogue tags: 

Denied, Disagreed, Refused, Argued, Contradicted, Insisted, Protested, Objected, Rejected, Declined, Countered, Challenged, Snubbed, Dismissed, Rebuked.

9. Confused Tags 

Hesitant, uncertain dialogue tags:

Stammered, Hesitated, Fumbled, Babbled, Mumbled, Faltered, Stumbled, Wondered, Pondered, Stuttered, Blurted, Doubted, Confessed, Vacillated.

10. Surprise Tags

Shock-inducing dialogue tags:

Gasped, Stunned, Exclaimed, Blurted, Wondered, Staggered, Marvelled, Breathed, Recoiled, Jumped, Yelped, Shrieked, Stammered.

Note: everyone is entitled to their own opinion. No I am NOT telling people to abandon said and use these. Yes I understand that said is often good enough, but sometimes you WANT to draw attention to how the character is speaking. If you think adding an action/movement to your dialogue is 'good enough' hate to break it to you but that ruins immersion much more than a casual 'mumbled'. And for the last time: this is just a resource list, CALM DOWN. Hope that covers all the annoyingly redundant replies :)

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