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Pokémon crossovers are never NOT fun, so I tried my own hand at some Dangan-Poké trainers!

The original angular designs are classic, but I have to admit I love the looser styles coming out of the newest games and anime. What I didn't anticipate is how hard it is to get those perfectly calculated 'cute' proportions right, pokémon artists have the ratios down to a SCIENCE. I planned to get this out around my birthday, but missed it by a week! XD

Since my main goal here was translating the danganronpa designs into bona fide pokémon trainer types; I'll admit I didn't think too hard about their pokémon partners. I only actually played the first few games so my expertise is kinda relegated to the original 151/251, with my knowledge of more recent generations lacking, so my bro helped me out with a few suggestions.

but for what it's worth - here's my logic:

Kyoko Initially this one was mostly aesthetics, but Absol does have uncanny observational skills coupled with a solitary nature. Makoto Lucky egg boy gets the lucky egg pokémon, but I also wanted the supposed 'pushover' to have a powerhouse, and Tyranitar needs a lot of attention to evolve. (geeze Makoto, how come you get to have 2 pokémon?) Taka What can I say, it's everyone's fave '''legendary''' police dog! (I'll come clean, I totally cribbed this from Chasml after reading 'My Real Test'; I cannot imagine Taka without an Arcanine) Mondo My bro calls Pangoro 'delinquent bear' so it fits Mondo well, but the idea Pancham refuses to evolve cos he knows Mondo loves the cute pre-evolutions is hilarious to me. Sayaka Primarina is an all singing, all dancing diva, just like the idol herself. Leon Zebstrika . . .zebSTRIKA . . .zebSTRIKA . . . STRIKE like in BASEBALL GEDDIT??? But also - ill tempered, physically talented with a punky aesthetic? Sounds like Leon. Celeste A stocky, grey, spoiled feline? That's not Purugly, that's Grand Bois Chéri Ludenberg Hifumi When I saw the similarities between Blissey and Princess Piggles I couldn't unsee it. Hina Cute, bubbly and an excellent swimmer? Describes Marill to a T. Sakura Whilst she definitely has fighter type pokémon on her team - Alolan Ninetales' style, grace and calm demeanour just reminded me of Sakura. Toko Although insect/bug types would suit her well; I think a lot of them are still too 'cute' - 'unpleasant' pokémon like Grimer or Trubbish mirror her extreme self-image issues. Byakuya I know Ditto suits TWOgami better, but a bit of meta here - a foreign language Ditto is the best way to breed Shinys which seems right up Byakuya's alley; with the obligatory 'Rich Guy Persian' for good measure. Chihiro What self-respecting computer whizz wouldn't dream of a constant portable power supply? Helps that Charjabug is also adorable. Hiro Unpredictably psychic, undefinable intelligence and contentious usefulness, am I talking about Hiro or the Psyduck? Junko Gothorita is called both "the Manipulate pokémon" and "The Witch of Punishment" in its pokédex entries . . . (plus, clearly a fashion icon to boot) Mukuro Pawniard will follow a Bisharp's orders with no mind to its own wellbeing, a perfect pawn if you will.

(and my favourite still continues to be this stupid fat rat, so there's no accounting for taste)

I am a little high but what if people proposed with beautiful, intricate knives. Ladies would gather around the table and be like “guess what finally happened!!” And pull this beautiful, intricate dagger out of her purse and all the other ladies would gasp and congratulate her

Me: I’m a little high but –

Y'all rushing to that reblog button:

It’s an awesome idea tho

Because I have a tag for pretty weaponry, some knives I’d accept as proposals follow:

I said yes! 

(but, actually, hubby bought me a dive knife when we got married so this works…)

I can 100% get behind this as a new tradition.

Ok but this is amazing becuase knives are dangerous and you can use them to hurt other people but when someone proposes with one it’s symbolic like “yes I love you and trust you so much I’m asking you a very vulnerable question with something you could hurt me with but I know you won’t”

@2ki8h1 would you be terribly disappointed if I proposed with a dagger?

@gauntletknight, >///< I wouldn't be disappointed at all! In fact, I think it's such a sweet and creative way to propose to someone! (I love daggers!)

My love, whatever proposal you decide to follow, I will love it and be a blushing mess because it's you! And you already know what my answer will be... (kisses your cheek)

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(Now, I'm imagining telling everyone about our engagement by pulling the dagger from my backpack and say: "It finally happened!!" and everyone being so confused.)

July 30th

On July 30th, 2018, I started a venture into fanfiction.  I had written stories before, but they had never seen much success.  My boyfriend at the time was also writing a fic, and basically told me it was hard and I wouldn’t be able to do it.  I am filled of mostly spite so I decided to prove him wrong. On July 30th, I published the first chapter of What We Could Have Been. Since that point, I’ve dropped the shitty boyfriend, gained a wonderful girlfriend whom I adore, made tons of new friends, found a new perspective on life, and found a passion for writing like I never have before. And it’s all thanks to the fic. So please join me tomorrow, as we look back on What We Could Have Been with fanart and stories, and feel free to send me questions about the future of the series! Thank you all -Gauntlet

I couldn't be more more proud of you, my love. I'm so happy you embarked on that adventure. If you hadn't, I wouldn't have met and fallen head over heels for my beautiful future wife. For me, it quickly became both a blessing and a wonderful turn of events. Like you, I have met the most amazing people (my sweet discord family) and my motivation to draw decided to return after a massive art block.

When I first found it, I stayed awaken until 4 am to catch up until the last updated chapter. (Eheh. I remember being so invested in the story. I couldn't go to sleep without knowing what happened in the next chapter)

Everyday, after I woke up, I would check if an update awaited me. And if that had happened, I would stay in bed an extra 15, 20 minutes to read it. (sometimes more if I decided to read it twice)

The fanfic and the creation of the discord family allowed me and motivated me to get out of my confortable zone: daring myself to tackle new art challenges and to battle my severe shyness. Plus, I learned so many new english words!

I can't forget that it triggered an interest in reading (that has been asleep for over a decade) and in less than 5 months, I read over one million words worth in fanfictions (mostly Ishimondo fanfictions).

But, most importantly, I am happy for you. You haven't only proven to your ex-boyfriend but also yourself how incredible you truly are, how talented you stand above your own perspective (believe me, you are incredibly creative) . Now, he needs to swallow the words he vomited. You showed him how further you can reach; much more than what he had anticipated.

Sweetheart, you are wonderful. Thank you for writing this fanfiction. It allowed me to meet the most perfect person in the world.

*actually sits down and listens to Wouldn’t It Be Nice* yeah.... yeah, that would be nice...

@2ki8h1​  it’s me, constantly, about you

@gauntletknight, I can't to be with you... And one day to propose to you when we're ready

I am the same. I can't stop wishing to be next to you... And to hold you and make you smile.

I hope to make you happy as you make me.

@2ki8h1 its us

@gauntletknight, it is! But one day it won't be like this... I will be able to fulfill all the promises I have made with you. I am looking forward to that. ^//^

@lycheegum broke into my house and forced me to practice self-care by making my ideal self here! 

i tag @roosterblood @classicteacake @gaytarokujo @gauntletknight @darkpaladin @sassyaceari @pek-pek-pek0yama and whoever else wants to do this!

I’m a bear

lessee…. I tag @2ki8h1, @prettyflyforawhitebi, @singinganddancinghorribly, @iced-chi, @c-qcat, and @jnoah818

I am finally wearing Taka's clothes... A dream come true... Ahhh! I wished these sites had curly hair ><

Thank you for tagging me, my love ❤️

cute date idea: i come over to your place and we watch all your favorite movies that i’ve never seen before. we snuggle under your favorite blanket, time kinda stops for a while. i feel so surrounded by everything that is you. things are good.

@gauntletknight, do you remember how we planned to spend a Christmas together in your home? We would watch all of your Christmas classic movies I never watched before (plus, I would get the opportunity to snuggle into your arms).

I've said this before but... truly, I am looking foward to just be with you...

I had to reblog this, Eli. How dare you to be so cute and amazing? >///< I am happy that I am doing a good job as your girlfriend because you deserve so much love and care. I want to be there for you when you need it. And I can't wait to wake up next to you! I will wrap my arms around you and place kisses all over your beautiful face.

I love you, Eli.

My girlfriend's sequel to What We Could Have Been is out! Please read it if you like Ishimondo! It's so good! ❤️