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thistlechaserPicture this: You're naked standing before a glaring Snape and a sneering, looking-down-on-you junior and senior Malfoy. Sound fun? Not! I sleep without anything on, and upon heading for my bed last night was given pause by Snape's glare (from the poster) at naked me. Poster might have to be moved...
In other news, I couldn't sleep last night, so I had fun figuring out which Prince of Tennis boys went together.
Disclaimer: I'm only up to ep 19, so there's lots of info I haven't encountered yet. All this will likely change as I watch more.
Ep 19 was rather interesting, as it was the first time I was really smacked in the face with 'oh my god, they're are all rather gay, aren't they?'. The fangirls keep getting ignored (good), and they quite clearly care a whole lot for each other, but in 19 they did something odd. I need to watch it again tonight, but they had a moment where they paired the guys up in the "camera" shots, and things just clicked in my head.
While I love Fuji and Momo, my real interest is currently on Kaoru/Ryoma. Yes, it seems a very odd pairing at first (but then, anything with Ryoma/any of the others seems odd to me because there looks like there is a really big age difference between them, not just a year or two), but it could really work. As of ep 19, Kaoru really appears as though he needs some calming influence in his life. Ryoma, when not pushing Kaoru's buttons, seems to be able to control/effect him without even trying. Ryoma may be the smallest physically, but he's so the alpha dog of the pack -- not just in tennis skills, but in his ability to just look at someone once and read them. And his utter confidence is just soooo sexy (I feel horrible for lusting after what appears to be a kid!).
Fuji/Kawamura is another interesting idea. I love Fuji, how he's always smiling but he's so totally a Top no matter that. Kawamura is so cute and fumbling off-court, he needs someone strong but who doesn't outwardly show it/demonstrate it. (So Kawamura/Kaoru would be a disaster.)
(I hope I'm using the right names for these guys! I get all confused with the last name-first that Japanese folks do.)
I don't know what to do with Tezuka, other than throw him into bed with everyone. Mmm, that works for me!
I really need to make a Prince of Tennis icon...
In other news, I couldn't sleep last night, so I had fun figuring out which Prince of Tennis boys went together.
Disclaimer: I'm only up to ep 19, so there's lots of info I haven't encountered yet. All this will likely change as I watch more.
Ep 19 was rather interesting, as it was the first time I was really smacked in the face with 'oh my god, they're are all rather gay, aren't they?'. The fangirls keep getting ignored (good), and they quite clearly care a whole lot for each other, but in 19 they did something odd. I need to watch it again tonight, but they had a moment where they paired the guys up in the "camera" shots, and things just clicked in my head.
While I love Fuji and Momo, my real interest is currently on Kaoru/Ryoma. Yes, it seems a very odd pairing at first (but then, anything with Ryoma/any of the others seems odd to me because there looks like there is a really big age difference between them, not just a year or two), but it could really work. As of ep 19, Kaoru really appears as though he needs some calming influence in his life. Ryoma, when not pushing Kaoru's buttons, seems to be able to control/effect him without even trying. Ryoma may be the smallest physically, but he's so the alpha dog of the pack -- not just in tennis skills, but in his ability to just look at someone once and read them. And his utter confidence is just soooo sexy (I feel horrible for lusting after what appears to be a kid!).
Fuji/Kawamura is another interesting idea. I love Fuji, how he's always smiling but he's so totally a Top no matter that. Kawamura is so cute and fumbling off-court, he needs someone strong but who doesn't outwardly show it/demonstrate it. (So Kawamura/Kaoru would be a disaster.)
(I hope I'm using the right names for these guys! I get all confused with the last name-first that Japanese folks do.)
I don't know what to do with Tezuka, other than throw him into bed with everyone. Mmm, that works for me!
I really need to make a Prince of Tennis icon...
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Date: 2003-12-09 10:38 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-12-09 10:42 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-12-09 11:37 am (UTC)Actually, the others are only one to two years older than Ryoma. Ryoma is 12 at the beginning of the series, and the second years (Momo, Kaidou) are a year older than him, while the third years (all the other regulars) are two years older than him. Embrace your inner-pedophilic tendencies! XD No, but seriously, they're 2D characters, so I don't have a problem with drooling over them. ^^
I love hearing people's opinions on pairings in this fandom, because there are so many interesting possibilities and they tend to change as the series progresses. Oooh, Kaidou/Ryoma! I actually did see subtext for them particularly in the beginning, and after their initial encounter with all the posturing, they do settle into a mutually respectful relationship, and they really do recognize each other's abilities. But of course, Ryoma wouldn't be Ryoma without the snark, which we love (well, I love it anyway). ^^
Have you heard Kawamura call him Fujiko-chan yet? XD
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Date: 2003-12-09 12:06 pm (UTC)I'll buy him as 12 years old, yeah... but the others as 13-14? No way. They look 17-ish to me! Sheesh. Maybe they mature faster in Japan! Heh.
Embrace your inner-pedophilic tendencies! XD No, but seriously, they're 2D characters, so I don't have a problem with drooling over them
I blame the animators for making them so drool-worthy! ;)
But of course, Ryoma wouldn't be Ryoma without the snark, which we love (well, I love it anyway). ^^
I *love* the snark, yes. Hee!
Have you heard Kawamura call him Fujiko-chan yet? XD
I don't think so, but I could have missed it. My ears aren't really accustomed to picking up on Japanese yet, and it all gets translated in my brain to things like:
Hey, japanesename! Let's go get a drink! We can ask japanesename to go with us! Wanna ask japanesename to go, too?
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Date: 2003-12-09 12:40 pm (UTC)That's how I feel too. Especially Tezuka. He could pass for 20. What 14 year old looks like that?? I'm thinking it's part of the fangirl baiting strategy.
Hey, japanesename! Let's go get a drink! We can ask japanesename to go with us! Wanna ask japanesename to go, too?
Thanks. Now my monitor is coated with chewed up carrot bits and soda. XD come to think of it, I believe the "Fujiko-chan" bit comes much later. Eek. I'll stop spoiling you now.
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Date: 2003-12-09 01:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-12-09 02:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-12-09 02:28 pm (UTC)Exactly. And man, I can't wait to get home and watch more. It'll be a good end to a crappy work day.
Thanks. Now my monitor is coated with chewed up carrot bits and soda.
Ehhh, at least it's a colorful mixture? ;) Hee, sorry!
Eek. I'll stop spoiling you now.
No worries! So tiny, it could hardly be called a spoiler at all!
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Date: 2003-12-09 02:29 pm (UTC)Ultimate in squick if....
Date: 2003-12-09 02:35 pm (UTC)XD!
Re: Ultimate in squick if....
Date: 2003-12-09 03:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-12-09 05:10 pm (UTC)Re: the icon, it was made by kirakins, and I love it muchly. Ponta gets more screentime with Ryoma than anyone else, and certainly gets more attention from him too, so of course it loves Ryoma best. ^_~
Re: Ultimate in squick if....
Date: 2003-12-09 05:27 pm (UTC)*spending far too much time pondering Umbridge's sex appeal or lack thereof*
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Date: 2003-12-09 08:51 pm (UTC)Thanks! And I am! Watching more anime! ;)
Ponta gets more screentime with Ryoma than anyone else, and certainly gets more attention from him too, so of course it loves Ryoma best. ^_~
Hee! Very true! Is it a real drink/soda, do you know? And how sad is it that I want a can to keep on my desk if it is real? :)
Re: Ultimate in squick if....
Date: 2003-12-09 08:56 pm (UTC)Oh god, my brain hurts...
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Date: 2003-12-10 08:00 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-12-10 08:28 am (UTC)Huh, that's interesting to know.
Oh good, I'm not the only one who wants a can of Ponta as a keepsake.
It'd be the coolest thing to have a can! Then every time he drinks it, you could look over at your own can and grin.