and also most importantly. the situation makes no logical sense unless you start with the assumption that Joker cares about him.

imagine Akechi knowing, for the first time in years, that he’s loved.

like I don’t think Akechi’s January presentation is his ‘real self’ but I DO think it’s a very strong correction for spending waaaay too long in the prince persona and so a huge relief

no Shido no vengeance plot no pressure nothing left to hide AND he gets to spend basically the whole time hanging out with his only friend (guy he tried to kill twice)

You’re welcome, I love books ❤️

also if you haven’t read them yet: Kai Ashante Wilson, Helen Oyeyemi, CL Clark, R.S.A Garcia, Suzan Palumbo, Premee Mohamed!

Incidentally can’t recommend enough just writing fic you like and then rereading it whenever you want. Like damn this author agrees with me about everything AND their jokes are funny. Jackpot.

the wolf who grips his prey the dog who finds his master…! no one is doing it* like victor hugo tbqh

*toxic yaoi

this is specifically about this one bit from the book

then I tried to imagine the girls all getting hit by the gender beam and got distracted by how terrifyingly hot masc haru would be.

ren is used to akechi’s issues being the invisible third party in their whole thing but HOW can he pass up this chance

forcefemmed Ryuji has magnificent tits. boy is stacked no matter what.

taking notes. nodding frantically. everyone trying to reassure akechi that he’s cute as a girl makes it worse.

(Yusuke: really an almost classical beauty -
Akechi: shut up shut up SHUT UP)

you’re so right about all of this.