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venera787) wrote2025-11-08 11:07 pm
venera787) wrote2025-11-08 11:07 pmNew drop
( Polnareff in a bathtub with some blood )
Trying to paint backgrounds, BUT NO DECENT REFFS
( HaLLOween Pol )
( Femboy Hazamada.... )
( I've started to like Kak.. )
( Ugly KAk and Kak with cut off arm )
( Pol in causal clothing )
( shy Pol )
( Doodles with Kak and Pol )
( FATASS )
( Weather giving blowjob... )
( TO JOLYNE )
( Jolyne pegs Anansui )
Trying to paint backgrounds, BUT NO DECENT REFFS
( HaLLOween Pol )
( Femboy Hazamada.... )
( I've started to like Kak.. )
( Ugly KAk and Kak with cut off arm )
( Pol in causal clothing )
( shy Pol )
( Doodles with Kak and Pol )
( FATASS )
( Weather giving blowjob... )
( TO JOLYNE )
( Jolyne pegs Anansui )
reviews_and_ramblings (reviews_and_ramblings) wrote2025-11-07 09:26 am
reviews_and_ramblings) wrote2025-11-07 09:26 amEntry tags:
The Story of Bi Hyeong: Enchanted Master of the Goblin (2025)
I've been wrestling with my thoughts on The Story of Bi Hyeong, and it boils down to a classic case of mixed feelings. This drama was, for the most part, an absolute delight, building up a fantastic world and dynamic characters... right up until the final two episodes. It genuinely felt like the screenwriter hit a wall and didn't know how to stick the landing, opting instead to abruptly chop major plot threads. We're left hanging on Geum Bok's attachment to his friends. Why does he still remember them when the established supernatural rules implied he should have forgotten? This crucial point is never clarified. Perhaps the most jarring was the Gil Dal and Ji Gwi relationship. Their intense breakup, fueled by Gil Dal's accusation of betrayal, is completely negated when they reunite as if nothing ever happened. There’s zero explanation, which completely undermines the emotional weight of their conflict. The culmination of these loose ends was an ending that felt less like a finale and more like a cliffhanger desperately setting up a second season. Given the rarity of S2 in the South Korean drama landscape (it's happened, but it's very unusual), it's highly likely we'll never get answers to these frustratingly open questions. Despite the weak conclusion, the drama's greatest strength—and the reason it's still worth watching—is the titular Bi Hyeong. He is easily one of the best supernatural characters I've encountered in a K-drama. Bi Hyeong was a captivating blend of characteristics: handsome yet utterly cute, funny and incredibly intense. He was, for lack of a better phrase, the perfect boyfriend character—charming, devoted, and a compelling force in the story. When it comes to romance, The Story of Bi Hyeong leans heavily into cute territory rather than sexy. The physical intimacy between Bi Hyeong and Geum Bok is limited to sweet kisses, which, while few, were handled beautifully and felt genuine. Even the supposedly "sexier" secondary couple, Gil Dal and Ji Gwi, offered almost no sizzle. Ultimately, the overall mood is adorable and heartwarming, which isn't a fault at all, but something potential viewers should know: don't tune in expecting intense passion, but rather a focus on genuine affection. The Story of Bi Hyeong is a must-watch for its irresistible main lead and charming romance, delivering a captivating supernatural experience right up until the final stretch. Just be prepared for a frustratingly rushed and inconclusive ending that leaves you wishing for the answers you'll probably never get. HEA. You can watch on GagaOOLala. Heat Level: 3/6.
Heat Level:
1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses
2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles
3/6: full kisses, clothes on
4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on
5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds
6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds
rogueslayer452 (rogueslayer452) wrote2025-11-06 04:49 pm
rogueslayer452) wrote2025-11-06 04:49 pm
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Remember, remember....
++ A combination of Dick Cheney dying, Zohran Mamdani winning the NYC mayoral election and the Dem sweep, I'd say November 4th was quite a successful day politically. Obviously we're still fucked in the current grand scheme of things, but at least this didn't feel me with overwhelming dread and is a step in the right direction.
++ Jon Stewart announced that he's extending hosting The Daily Show into 2026, and Stephen Colbert teases the comeback of his Colbert Report character. Yes, it does feel like we're back with early 00s politics, but their commentary through jokes and satire were what made most of us back then sane.
++ In unsurprising news: Disney ends its partnership with Doctor Who, the show will still continue with the BBC. This isn't shocking, we all saw this coming a mile away, it just took too damn long for the announcement to happen when it shouldn't have. It was inevitable considering the many delays, so much so that the main actor himself, Ncuti Gatwa, asked to leave the show while a lot of things were still in limbo. With that being said, in the end this whole arrangement was quite a blunder and was just a waste of time, resources, and questionable creative decisions right from the jump.
Now that this has been confirmed, after the planned Christmas special for next year I do think the show needs a break. Not an exceedingly long one as suggested by others, but long enough of a pause to regroup and figure out where they want to go with the show itself.
++ Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are in talks for returning in a new The Mummy movie. The Mummy and The Mummy Returns were both such good movies, easily the most fun action/adventure kind of story with an excellent cast with good chemistry. On one hand I'm stoked to have both Fraser and Weisz returning, however I'm also apprehensive because, these days, the way current media is aside, revived franchises aren't always going to do well. It has to feature the elements which made the original work so well in order for it to flourish, and sometimes the magic just cannot be recaptured even with the best attempts (see: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, the third movie of which we don't speak of, and The Scorpion King, a pretty decent movie imho but didn't really hold up to what made the original two stand-out). With that being said I'm willing to give it a try should this go forward, because I adore Brendan and Rachel's chemistry since they made Rick and Evie's whole relationship work so beautifully, and I'm happy that there's a Brendan Fraser renaissance in recent years and I think many fans of The Mummy movies will appreciate seeing him and Rachel back in the roles.
++ Jon Stewart announced that he's extending hosting The Daily Show into 2026, and Stephen Colbert teases the comeback of his Colbert Report character. Yes, it does feel like we're back with early 00s politics, but their commentary through jokes and satire were what made most of us back then sane.
++ In unsurprising news: Disney ends its partnership with Doctor Who, the show will still continue with the BBC. This isn't shocking, we all saw this coming a mile away, it just took too damn long for the announcement to happen when it shouldn't have. It was inevitable considering the many delays, so much so that the main actor himself, Ncuti Gatwa, asked to leave the show while a lot of things were still in limbo. With that being said, in the end this whole arrangement was quite a blunder and was just a waste of time, resources, and questionable creative decisions right from the jump.
Now that this has been confirmed, after the planned Christmas special for next year I do think the show needs a break. Not an exceedingly long one as suggested by others, but long enough of a pause to regroup and figure out where they want to go with the show itself.
++ Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are in talks for returning in a new The Mummy movie. The Mummy and The Mummy Returns were both such good movies, easily the most fun action/adventure kind of story with an excellent cast with good chemistry. On one hand I'm stoked to have both Fraser and Weisz returning, however I'm also apprehensive because, these days, the way current media is aside, revived franchises aren't always going to do well. It has to feature the elements which made the original work so well in order for it to flourish, and sometimes the magic just cannot be recaptured even with the best attempts (see: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, the third movie of which we don't speak of, and The Scorpion King, a pretty decent movie imho but didn't really hold up to what made the original two stand-out). With that being said I'm willing to give it a try should this go forward, because I adore Brendan and Rachel's chemistry since they made Rick and Evie's whole relationship work so beautifully, and I'm happy that there's a Brendan Fraser renaissance in recent years and I think many fans of The Mummy movies will appreciate seeing him and Rachel back in the roles.
reviews_and_ramblings (reviews_and_ramblings) wrote2025-11-06 05:27 pm
reviews_and_ramblings) wrote2025-11-06 05:27 pmThe Journey to Killing You by Sai Asai
Yakuza members Odajima and Kataoka are sent away on a trip after Kataoka, the young wakagashira, screws up. However, this trip hides the true mission: Odajima has been ordered to kill Kataoka.
My Rate: 7
Having been completely enthralled by the live-action adaptation of The Journey to Killing You, I immediately dove into the source material—the manga itself. And I have to say, fans of the drama will find themselves on incredibly familiar ground. In a rare move for screen adaptations, the live-action drama is an almost perfect visual copy of the manga. Scene for scene, panel for panel, the adaptation faithfully recreates the story. The primary difference? The manga edges out the drama by being just a little more explicit in its content. The core narrative is a seductive blend of dark and sexy. Despite its Yakuza theme, the manga isn't defined by heavy violence. Instead, its "dirtiness" comes from a different place. These aren't the sleek, aloof, or stoic gangsters often depicted; rather, they are surprisingly down-to-earth and perhaps too willing to give in to their baser instincts. Amidst this gritty, unpolished underworld, the central romance manages to shine. It's a stark contrast that makes the relationship compelling—like watching a pure white flower push its way up through the mud. This unexpected purity growing out of a dirty, instinct-driven environment is truly the heart of the story's appeal. Ultimately, I did enjoy the manga and its raw, explicit portrayal of the narrative. However, I found myself drawn back to the live-action drama. The visual impact of seeing these compelling characters brought to life "in flesh and blood" gave the story an extra layer of depth and intensity that elevated the experience for me. Recommended for Fans of dark romance, gritty settings, and those who want the uncensored version of the live-action drama.
reviews_and_ramblings (reviews_and_ramblings) wrote2025-11-06 02:28 pm
reviews_and_ramblings) wrote2025-11-06 02:28 pmEntry tags:
Babanbabanban Vampire (2025)
Babanbabanban Vampire centers around Ranmaru, a 450-year-old vampire whose life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Rihito, a five-year-old boy. Rather than anything sinister, Ranmaru is struck by a sense of awe, seeing the child as an angelic being worthy of protection. He pledges to safeguard Rihito, setting the stage for a story that’s both heartfelt and perplexing. Fast-forward ten years: Rihito is now fifteen, still innocent in many ways. Ranmaru’s protective instincts remain, but his focus has shifted. Now, he’s determined to preserve Rihito’s purity until he turns eighteen—at which point Ranmaru intends to drink his blood. This is where the narrative truly starts to twist and provoke thought. What makes Ranmaru fascinating is his conflicted philosophy. If he drinks a human’s blood, it’s fatal—unless he transforms them into a vampire. He refuses to do this, however, believing vampirism is a curse. Ranmaru reveres humans because of their ability to age and die naturally, seeing this as a kind of beauty that immortality can never match. His convictions run deep. He even refused to turn his former the Lord—the only person he ever truly loved—into a vampire, ultimately killing him at the Lord’s own request. Ranmaru claims he will never love again, and with Rihito, he remains steadfast: his affection is not romantic, but he values Rihito above anyone else. Yet, his plan to end Rihito's life at eighteen is unsettling, adding a layer of dark complexity to the story. Despite these heavy themes, Ranmaru delivers a vibrant cast. Every character feels unique and genuine; even the vampires are good-hearted at their core. The tone alternates between slapstick comedy and unsettling horror, with blood splattering and heartwarming family scenes coexisting in surprising harmony. Sometimes you’ll find yourself laughing out loud, only to shudder moments later. This isn’t a romance—at least, not yet—but the story isn’t shy about showcasing gratuitous nudity (Ranmaru himself is particularly easy on the eyes). The unusual mixture of humor, creepiness, and emotional depth makes for a memorable reading experience. Ranmaru is a genre-defying tale that keeps you guessing. Just when you think you’ve pinned it down, the narrative swerves in a new direction. While the plot’s moral ambiguities might leave you scratching your head, the cast and the strange, dynamic blend of comic and dark elements are sure to draw you in. If you’re looking for something offbeat, provocative, and strangely endearing, you’ll find plenty to sink your teeth into here. HEA. You can watch on Prime Video. Heat Level: 1/6.
Heat Level:
1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses
2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles
3/6: full kisses, clothes on
4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on
5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds
6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds
rogueslayer452 (rogueslayer452) wrote2025-11-03 03:44 pm
rogueslayer452) wrote2025-11-03 03:44 pmSpooky Season
Happy belated Friday the 🎃 HALLOWEENTH 🎃 ! For those who celebrated, I hope you had a magnificent three-day Halloween weekend.
Since I'm a bit late, here is a little Halloween-centric meme taken fromauthor_by_night:
( All these ghosts, ALL these ghosts! And I still can't find a boo! )
Since I'm a bit late, here is a little Halloween-centric meme taken from
author_by_night:( All these ghosts, ALL these ghosts! And I still can't find a boo! )
Hopepunk Princess (adore) wrote2025-11-03 08:43 pm
adore) wrote2025-11-03 08:43 pm
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그 눈빛과 움직임
I travelled to Mumbai to attend the K-town festival. This is K-town 3.0, which means there was a 1.0 and a 2.0 (both of which I missed because I didn't even find out they happened in the first place, until now). There was no WAY I was missing this year's festival after finding out it happens.
I SAW TAEMIN LIVE. He just walked onto the stage and started performing Move (!!!!) with no preamble, no warning, no mic check. I went feral. He was wearing a tank top and a jacket/shrug that he kept shrugging off to show his arms and it was amazing. I've always thought, from videos of his performances, that he had breathtaking artisty and grace, stylistic movements all his own. But live, Taemin Hits Different. He was like a celestial being, whatever the male version of an apsara is.
I was suffering as a short girl who'd bought the cheapest tickets in the standing area way at the back, because random uselessly tall Indian guys kept blocking my view. Also people kept coming and going from the more expensive areas, walking in front of me or making me have to step back to make way for them. And when Taemin was due to perform there was a huge surge towards the barricade, so seeing him was harder than seeing the other performers. I was doing a lot of neck-craning and tiptoe-standing, and my shoulders ached.
However! It was all so surreal and such a dopamine hit! He was THERE. Taemin was there, he's REAL, y'all! Like, he might be a celestial fairy but he also, like, exists ON THE SAME PLANE AS ME. He performed Move, Advice, Deja Vu, Criminal and Sexy in the Air. Only five songs sobs BUT three of them are favourites of mine. I wish we got a whole concert of him but you know what. I'm so damn lucky I got to see him. I SAW HIM PERFORM MOVE LIVE. WHAT!!!
I posted a few clips in an Instagram post (Insta shortened all the clips, as Insta does, but it doesn't matter because this is just to document my ferality. Other people are sure to post actual fancams later.) You'll notice I couldn't hold the camera straight or steady or focused. Nor could I stop people blocking my camera with their whole heads. But you'll also notice I was shouting my head off cheering for Taemin and yelling the lyrics to his songs, which is the bit that I wanted to capture. I'M WINNING AT LIFE.
After the festival I felt this sense of wonder because Taemin is REAL and he's THERE, but I also felt an overwhelming melancholy. I was like, that was such a dopamine hit, what do you mean I can't do this every weekend? What do you mean that might be the first and last time I see Taemin live? K-pop acts almost never come to India… but maybe this is a sign times are changing. I don't know. I did a tarot reading about this and got the Ace of Cups, just a lot of feelings, big feelings. I love that I saw him, I'm sorry that I couldn't see him better, and I want to see him again and again.
I'm waiting for fancams of his K-town performance to be uploaded and then I'll share them here. In the meanwhile, if you're curious about just how ethereal he is live, this will give you an idea:
Going to talk about the other performers in a separate post because this post is already long and fulsome with Taemin squee.
I SAW TAEMIN LIVE. He just walked onto the stage and started performing Move (!!!!) with no preamble, no warning, no mic check. I went feral. He was wearing a tank top and a jacket/shrug that he kept shrugging off to show his arms and it was amazing. I've always thought, from videos of his performances, that he had breathtaking artisty and grace, stylistic movements all his own. But live, Taemin Hits Different. He was like a celestial being, whatever the male version of an apsara is.
I was suffering as a short girl who'd bought the cheapest tickets in the standing area way at the back, because random uselessly tall Indian guys kept blocking my view. Also people kept coming and going from the more expensive areas, walking in front of me or making me have to step back to make way for them. And when Taemin was due to perform there was a huge surge towards the barricade, so seeing him was harder than seeing the other performers. I was doing a lot of neck-craning and tiptoe-standing, and my shoulders ached.
However! It was all so surreal and such a dopamine hit! He was THERE. Taemin was there, he's REAL, y'all! Like, he might be a celestial fairy but he also, like, exists ON THE SAME PLANE AS ME. He performed Move, Advice, Deja Vu, Criminal and Sexy in the Air. Only five songs sobs BUT three of them are favourites of mine. I wish we got a whole concert of him but you know what. I'm so damn lucky I got to see him. I SAW HIM PERFORM MOVE LIVE. WHAT!!!
I posted a few clips in an Instagram post (Insta shortened all the clips, as Insta does, but it doesn't matter because this is just to document my ferality. Other people are sure to post actual fancams later.) You'll notice I couldn't hold the camera straight or steady or focused. Nor could I stop people blocking my camera with their whole heads. But you'll also notice I was shouting my head off cheering for Taemin and yelling the lyrics to his songs, which is the bit that I wanted to capture. I'M WINNING AT LIFE.
After the festival I felt this sense of wonder because Taemin is REAL and he's THERE, but I also felt an overwhelming melancholy. I was like, that was such a dopamine hit, what do you mean I can't do this every weekend? What do you mean that might be the first and last time I see Taemin live? K-pop acts almost never come to India… but maybe this is a sign times are changing. I don't know. I did a tarot reading about this and got the Ace of Cups, just a lot of feelings, big feelings. I love that I saw him, I'm sorry that I couldn't see him better, and I want to see him again and again.
I'm waiting for fancams of his K-town performance to be uploaded and then I'll share them here. In the meanwhile, if you're curious about just how ethereal he is live, this will give you an idea:
Going to talk about the other performers in a separate post because this post is already long and fulsome with Taemin squee.
'Adíshní Mags (magnavox_23) wrote2025-11-02 05:47 pm
magnavox_23) wrote2025-11-02 05:47 pmEntry tags:
Words Are Weapons Of Choice
May or may not make the final edit...
Sorry, not sorry...
reviews_and_ramblings (reviews_and_ramblings) wrote2025-10-30 05:58 pm
reviews_and_ramblings) wrote2025-10-30 05:58 pmEntry tags:
You Are My Omega by Mariko Nekono
”Primal instincts easily overtake rationality”
Handsome， well-built， and brilliant: Himuro is the picture-perfect Alpha. After suffering at the hands of an obsessed Omega， he vowed to never let his secondary-gender instincts control him again and to stay away from Omegas forever. But it seems that destiny has other plans when a chance meeting one day turns his whole world upside down...
My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/43rIA6b)
While You Are My Omega certainly plays within the bounds of the Alpha/Omega dynamic, it manages to feel surprisingly fresh and original. It's a sweet story that subverts expectations in a number of delightful ways. Our Alpha, Himuro, is a final-year high school student with a serious bias against the Alpha/Omega pairing concept, thanks to being stalked by a fellow Omega student. This sets a fantastic stage for conflict when he discovers his destined Omega is none other than his soft-spoken homeroom teacher, Mr. Itsuki! It’s genuinely hilarious to watch this scenario unfold. The only person who seems truly stressed about Himuro being Mr. Itsuki's student is Itsuki himself! Everyone else—Himuro's parents, Itsuki's colleagues—seems more or less resigned to the idea that these two are destined for a relationship. This collective, knowing acceptance is a running gag that adds a fun, lighthearted element to the whole affair. Despite the potentially sexy nature of an Omegaverse story, You Are My Omega takes a refreshing step back from the explicit. Their intimate time together is often quickly summarized, giving you the high-level details without lingering. This avoidance of drawn-out smut actually makes the story feel more cute than sexy, prioritizing the emotional connection and relationship development. The graphic style is also quite nice. It becomes especially endearing when Mr. Itsuki is forced to adopt the role of the responsible adult, given that Himuro is an underage teenager when they meet. Crucially, the story maintains a respectful boundary—there is no inappropriate behavior from Mr. Itsuki, which is a wonderfully refreshing and responsible choice for a high school-set yaoi manga. If you’re looking for a heartwarming, surprisingly wholesome Omegaverse story that challenges a few tropes and focuses on genuine emotional growth, this is a fantastic read!