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Animal of the Day!

Flapjack Octopus (Opisthoteuthis californiana)

(Photo from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Conservation Status- Data deficient (Data inadequate to determine a threat category)

Habitat- Pacific Ocean

Size (Weight/Length)- 20 cm

Diet- Worms; Small fish; Plankton; Small fish

Cool Facts- The flapjack octopus might be a contender for the cutest marine animal. Being a species of umbrella octopus, their parachute shape helps them to swim relatively quickly despite their small size. By funneling water through their arms, the flapjack octopus jet propels itself across the ocean floor up to 1,500 meters deep. Despite the fins on the top of their head looking like ears, the flapjack octopus lacks ears and instead detects sound waves in the water. Female flapjack octopuses lay one clutch of eggs every few years where she lets them fend for themselves with the hope that their numbers will allow a few to survive.

Rating- 13/10 (You made me ink.)

r/vexillology

The Flag of Japan but it's actually this hand towel with a perfectly-placed water stain

"... And I was thinking that, the red frog failed and fell back once again. Soon, I began to grow tired of watching him."

- Red Frog, Shimaki Kensaku

I love how Matsui-sensei decided to use "The Red Frog" by Shimaki Kensaku in this scene... As if Koro-sensei was mocking Karma and his failure to assassinate Koro-sensei using the quote from the literary piece, when he looked at Karma when he said the quote.

Source: BIBLIOMANIA ビブリオマニア

Story by Obaru Art by Macchiro

Bibliomania (ビブリオマニア) // Orval & Macchiro

A mood for real 👍

I truly have no idea

Kiki's Delivery Service | 魔女の宅急便 (1989) dir. Hayao Miyazaki

"I’m well aware hate is a strong word… and perhaps not the best modifier for what I’m describing now. But if you had asked me back then that’s most certainly what I would have called it. I ‘hated’ being a teacher. And sometimes… despite myself...

...I even hated you guys."

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Kayano acted for revenge. We all know that since she revealed herself.

But behind the shadows, in the sidelines, someone else too wears a mask, just like Kayano.

And it was someone you never even expect.

It was Koro-sensei.

At first, he was actually pretending to be a good teacher to make it up to Aguri. After all, he never wanted to become a teacher in the first place.

He pretended to be a cheerful and happy-go-lucky teacher at first, but deep inside he was struggling to keep the facade.

But he never realized that one day, his pretentious act to love and care for Aguri's students are starting to get real.

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This is based on "a hug without a human" by @jdphobe. Awesome story and characterization of Karma and Koro-sensei, you should all check it out.

I was thinking about it after watching Assassination Classroom many times. We all know that it is not easy for people to just change who they are overnight. It may also applies to Koro-sensei.

I was thinking that at first Koro-sensei was just pretending to love the students as he wanted to make up to Aguri. We could see on how he acts on the first episodes, like how he just easily threatened the E Class with scare tactics after Nagisa's suicide/assassination attempt, showing his controlling side and temper. But as time goes by, he is starting to love them truly, until he realized that he was there not only to fulfill Aguri's wishes, but for him to learn how to love them fully.

I damn spent 3 days to make all of this, and I cried once because it was too emotional.

Writing Description Notes:

Updated 17th July 2024 More writing tips, review tips & writing description notes

Facial Expressions

Masking Emotions

Smiles/Smirks/Grins

Eye Contact/Eye Movements

Blushing

Voice/Tone

Body Language/Idle Movement

Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted

Silence

Memories

Happy/Content/Comforted

Love/Romance

Sadness/Crying/Hurt

Confidence/Determination/Hopeful

Surprised/Shocked

Guilt/Regret

Disgusted/Jealous

Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried

Anger/Rage

Laughter

Confused

Speechless/Tongue Tied

Fear/Terrified

Mental Pain

Physical Pain

Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted

Eating

Drinking