ORV Season 1 just ended and suddenly I'm feeling emotional
Maybe it's because it reminded me of how long I've been with this story. I still remember starting ORV when it only had around 90+ chapters. I got so obsessed with it that I couldn't stop reading, and eventually I ended up reading the novel too.
It's honestly crazy how authors can create...... 1 reply
I just finished re-reading Banana Fish, and it made me think deeply about the things happening in our world today. The issues that have appeared in recent headlines, including cases like the Epstein files and other instances of powerful individuals abusing their authority, feel disturbingly similar to what the story portrays. The core of the story ...... 1 reply
You are not being selfish; you are being perceptive in a situation where emotions are doing most of the decision-making. It’s possible to care deeply for your sister while also recognizing that you cannot be her constant source of stability. Depression and anxiety require support, yes, but not at the cost of another person’s well-being. Being p...... reply
Another layer is how people consume stories emotionally, not critically. If a seme is framed as attractive, dominant, or “tragically in love,” readers start from a place of sympathy and work backwards to justify everything he does. It’s basically character favoritism disguised as interpretation. Meanwhile, the uke’s role often revolves arou...... reply
If my child ever told me they were SAed, the first thing I would say is that I believe them. Immediately, without hesitation. A child should never have to fight to be believed about something that painful. I would make it clear to them that what happened was not their fault in any way. Adults are responsible for their actions, and no child ever cau...... 3 reply
Your point makes sense. A lot of BL and GL stories fall into that rigid formula where masculinity automatically means dominance and femininity automatically means submission. It ends up recreating the same gender roles that queer stories could have challenged in the first place. Instead of two characters with their own personalities, the relationsh...... reply
A cute cat, and then Sugawara Koushi, who is so pretty it almost feels unreasonable. Gorgeous, effortlessly charming, and almost heavenly in the way his smile softens everything around him. There is a quiet radiance to him that makes his presence impossible to ignore.
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Is it just me, or is there something almost mesmerizing about the feeling of sleep paralysis? I cannot tell if I am drifting in a dream or caught in that suspended state between wakefulness and sleep. There is no lurking demon, no horror, just the quiet awareness that my body refuses to obey me. My mind is alert, yet my limbs feel impossibly heavy, as if the weight of sleep itself presses down on my eyelids, forcing them closed. Time stretches strangely in that space, each second lingering, both slow and infinite. The room feels distant, familiar yet unreal, and even the simplest act of moving becomes a profound impossibility. It is unsettling, yet strangely intimate, a delicate balance between control and surrender, consciousness and the pull of the dream world. There is a strange beauty in the stillness, a subtle reminder of the fragility of the body and the stubborn persistence of the mind.
I have been reading on this site since 2020, and throughout that time I have come to enjoy expressing my appreciation for certain works through a style of writing that leans toward exaggeration and heightened language. It is not intended as satire or mockery, but rather as a playful yet genuine way of articulating how deeply a story has resonated with me. However, from my experience, this manner of expression does not always seem to be well received, and it is sometimes met with confusion regarding its sincerity or purpose. This has led me to wonder whether such writing is generally considered unappealing, or perhaps viewed as poor form rather than a personal stylistic choice. I am curious to hear how others perceive this kind of commentary, as I write purely out of enjoyment and appreciation, without any intention of imposing my tone or taste upon fellow readers.
*Note: I am reposting this as I believe my previous submission may have been removed.*
did watched hyperventilation
did song lyrics stuck in head
