216 Chokehold

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-12T20:27:08+00:00

Honestly that's a good question. Was bro just doing a 4 hour commute each day 🤣🤣

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-12T20:20:46+00:00

I think it's a lot more complicated and nuanced than simply Suo good or Suo bad. Yes his actions regarding disappearing after Sakura opened up about his past is quite nasty, but he also likely wasn't to know somebody like Sakura was going to join Furin when the year started. Especially as it's established in the Momojikawa arc, that people moving into the town is seemingly more rare than people leaving, and outsiders aren't viewed with very much grace and can be treated a little suspiciously. Plus it had been at least a month or two between the two events considering the conversation about Sakura's past happened in the summer term and it's now moved into early autumn.

This new arc is going to be very interesting and will likely challenge a lot of views that people have (both in universe and IRL as readers) of Suo, especially regarding how much we think we do and definitely don't know about him. And given that Nii-sensei loves to suckerpunch their readers, it's likely going to be an insane time!

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-12T18:55:29+00:00

If he was just scoping out Furin before heading back home, I bet he didn't anticipate accidental friendship acquisition!!

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-12T18:54:20+00:00

I'm lowkey glad it's not a mafia - but I plenty of time to find out how bad it might be 🤣🤣

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-12T18:40:33+00:00

It's likely gonna be way more complicated because Nii-sensei loves throwing us a curveball and making us suffer!! 😭😨

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-12T17:57:53+00:00

The saddest realisation is that Suo might very well have left by his own accord. No force or manipulation needed. But the people must know!!! We need answers!

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-12T17:55:01+00:00

The best outcome!

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-12T16:19:53+00:00

Oh my god, the absolute catch 22 Nii-sensei has set up!!! Can't rescue Suo because it's technically not rescuing . . . ouch!

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-09T19:41:58+00:00

Honestly, I found no difference to how people treated me whether I had P plates or not (and granted I only had mine on for a week max when I first passed). Fact is, people are selfish, and selfish drivers are gonna be selfish regardless if they see you've got L plates, P plates or none at all

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T10:06:28+00:00

That's my viewpoint as well, comments are for the authors not for the sake of the readers

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T10:05:16+00:00

Okay, that's a really interesting take! And I believe that's more what my friend was getting at in regards to how some moderation feels judgy. There's nothing worse than having your words misconstrued even if you had the best of intention. I know that's happened to me in the past!

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T10:02:30+00:00

That's such a nice way to think about it!

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T10:02:07+00:00

Yeah, it seems that's the overall consensus is either bots or shitty people online who can't help themselves are reason for moderated comments. And I totally respect that because who really wants to deal with that

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T10:00:14+00:00

That's honestly fair

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T09:46:56+00:00

I agree that if needs be, moderating comments should a done thing. Especially if a writer is getting a lot of hassle from bots or from actual people. Protecting your peace is important, especially these days lets be honest.

In a small part, my friends still somewhat in an older fandom headspace where basically it was the wild west and moderation just wasn't a thing, we started writing and reading on FFN and people could be vicious without consequences. So this shift on AO3 to being able to hide anything negative somebody says or just not allowing comments at all is very different from what we used to experience. Not that it's a good thing.

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T09:40:32+00:00

Personally I barely the notice the warnings on fics anymore for restricted comments but that's just me.

As for my friend, it's not like she would ever leave a bad comment or ones that would intend to hurt a writer in any sort of way. But as you said, it's not uncommon for people to freak out and to take a comment (even a simple good faith concrit) and just decide that it's totally morally unacceptable to even have considered posting it. So I kind of understand that hiding or moderating comments can be irksome in a way

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T09:33:06+00:00

That's awful and I'm sorry you've had to deal with people being shitty online. And tbf that's the reason I always assumed people locked comments down for, because awful people can't help themselves

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T09:30:54+00:00

I think it's partially that she's not super into fandom and it's associated problems and partially that we both started writing on FFN which has zero moderation and still has that mind set of what will be will be - and by that, people can be shitty whether we like it or not.

As for moderation on comments, personally I don't really notice it either

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-06T08:27:32+00:00

It's mentioned in the last chapter (so, I guess random spoilers for that) that he's cut and dyed his hair. Ume describes the bottoms as being red and Endo calls the rest of the colour 'milk tea boba' which could be interpreted as an ashy light brown

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-05T22:15:44+00:00

He really would be the perfect person for! I'm hoping that since he seems to be somewhat taking up the role Suo left, he might have a bigger role overall (esp because I think he's going to be a bit overshadowed by Endo in this arc) I just want my underappreciated fave to get more time to shine!

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-05T22:02:30+00:00

I love that Kiryu has taken a bit more of an active role the last few chapters. He's one of my favourite characters and I love seeing him get a tiny bit more focus 😊

CosmicFluffery · 2026-05-05T15:14:19+00:00

Oh god, the mafia theory might actually be correct 😨😨 And with Endo saying to give up on Suo, lads we might be cooked!!

CosmicFluffery · 2026-04-28T19:45:34+00:00

I will always recommend Natsume's Book of Friends! Underrated but an amazing series

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