BDs, mangas, communauté !

From dA: 

“—considering the similarity between Tengu, how do they tell each other apart?”

“—I too thought that she looked exactly like Shichi”

Sagiri - Chrysanthemums

“Your mentor was quite the terror back in her day. It happened before you were even born — the attack on the western temple. They called upon us for reinforcements. The humans… well, let’s just say they were lucky that monks don’t kill.”

yapitori:

I see monks quite often around here, and for some reason I am always delighted when they are carrying backpacks. It’s just a cute mix of traditional and modern :D SO! I decided that for one of Ji’s birthday presents that I will draw Shichi as a modern day monk with a backpack — at Akabane Station. I see monks there (and the occasional sumo wrestler) Heh!

Happy Birthday, Ji!

This was supposed to be a surprise, but as with all the surprises I have ever planned to give her, it was ruined because I suck at keeping my surprises secret. I showed this to Ji a few days ago in lineart form because I wanted to make sure the way I drew Shichi wasn’t stupid. (I suck so bad at drawing animals)

BUT HEY, I congratulate myself for at least keeping quiet about it last week, especially during one of our smoke breaks where Ji was like, “So what are you working on? What’s in the picture?” And was like “Oh… just a… commission. Just… people… on an escalator…” all cool and all. Yay me. I tried. Someday I will do a surprise for real.

Aaahhhh wow this is so great, the coloring is amazing! You drew him so adorably and I’m dying at his purple backpack hahahaha. I love the lighting, too! OMG THANK YOU YAPI ;_; <3

mefloraine:

Well, it’s Friday in Japan, and I don’t usually do birthday fanart but here I am doing it two days in a row.

ANYWAY, jisuk is a sweetie and I love Karasu, SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Aaahhhiieeeeeeee omg thank you! You are the sweetest thing and also THIS IS THE FIRST GIFT ART OF HUMAN CHIYO! *u*

Was supposed to write more tonight, but instead I’m drawing an ukiyo-e Sagiri because randomtengureporter inspired me. So blame him.

meowfreckles :
Since moving closer to work with no commute time I hardly make the time to read any more. However for Fishbones (and now Karasu) I'm more than happy to sit at home and just read it. Not just the stories, but the writing style also that really appeals to me. Especially how you write up characters. The amount of research and thought really comes across but without sacrificing the characters. Thank you and I hope you feel better soon as your talent is something you should be very proud of ^__^b

Reponse:

Thank you so much! It means a lot that you take the time to read my story, especially since it’s limited. I’m really happy to hear you like the characters, too. Makes me feel like a proud parent! ;u; 

here-goes-my-life :
Hey Jisuk. It sounds like you're having a rough time of it and I'm sorry to see you so discouraged. I've followed you and your work for almost ten years now and everything has been consistently delightful. I hope you decide to put Karasu back up, but more importantly I hope you get to feeling better soon! Don't be too hard on yourself! There are lots of us out here who think you're awesome no matter what. (◡‿◡✿)

Reponse:

Wow, that’s a long time to put up with my crap! You’re so wonderful, thank you. I’m honored that you’ve stuck with me all this time and took a moment to message me.

insineair :
I just read Fishbones last night after having it sit on my laptop for like 60 years, and I just wanted to say that it was very good! I was totally enraptured and I'm a pretty tough critic, but I really liked it! I'm Jewish, but poor, but I really liked how Ferris was written. I was wondering if I was supposed to root for Demos/Ferris or Emily/Ferris, and the thing with Seamus (Ferris tried to ask if Seamus liked him?) never was resolved, or maybe I didn't catch it. Sorry sorry, have a good day!!

Reponse:

Hahaha, thank you for reading and for your kind words. You can root for whoever the heck you want. I leave things open for a reason.