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hikarunogoSo, I was looking through my LJ this evening and found a most interesting post. Apparently, back in 2008, there was a Hikago meme going around. I can't quite recall if it was a friending meme, or a getting to know you meme, but it is a meme, and it was Hikago-centric.
Having found said meme, I thought I would share it with all of you. ♥ We can maybe use this as a friending meme (I know I don't have everyone friended, and I'm sure that there are other people who don't, as well) as well as a getting to know you meme since there are a lot of new faces around fandom. (I mean, 2008 was five years ago...)
Feel free to answer the questions in the comments or, if you prefer, to post it on your journal and link back to it. Whatever floats your boat.
Also? If you have done this one before c.2008, and you can find it, feel free to link your old responses to your new ones. It's interesting to see how people's thoughts about the series have changed.
Having found said meme, I thought I would share it with all of you. ♥ We can maybe use this as a friending meme (I know I don't have everyone friended, and I'm sure that there are other people who don't, as well) as well as a getting to know you meme since there are a lot of new faces around fandom. (I mean, 2008 was five years ago...)
Feel free to answer the questions in the comments or, if you prefer, to post it on your journal and link back to it. Whatever floats your boat.
Also? If you have done this one before c.2008, and you can find it, feel free to link your old responses to your new ones. It's interesting to see how people's thoughts about the series have changed.
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Date: 2013-01-03 04:22 am (UTC)Link my 2008 version here.
1. Beginning with the obligatory question: how did you discover Hikago?
Picked up the manga whilst working at Media Play because I thought I would try something that wasn't yaoi or shounen-ai. Look where that got me. =P
2. Manga or anime?
Actually, I think I prefer the manga to the anime these days. Don't get me wrong: the anime is super fun and it's amazing to see the age transformation of the characters, but I like the feel of the manga and the art is amazing.
3. Describe your Hikago experience, whatever it might have been.
My Hikago experience has been varying lately. XD Originally, I started poking my head in for the fic, then got dragged into it and modded blind_go for a while. After stepping down from that because of various dramas, I disappeared for a while, only to really reappear this year. Aside from playing around in chat, I mostly try to keep my head down.
4. Are you active in the fandom? What do you do?
I'm... not really active, not anymore. I write the odd fic and participate in challenges on occasion, but I would say I'm once again fading into obscurity. Which is fine by me.
5. Have you participated in any of the Hikago challenge communities? (E.g. blind_go, ihikago, hng_prompts,
The latest round of
6. Who is your favorite character in the series?
Yashiro.
7. Why do you like him/her?
He's constantly striving for approval, and pushing himself. Also, I love his stupid hair. XD
8. Do you think this character likes those qualities about him-/herself?
I think that he's ignores the striving and rationalizes it as preparing for the future. I know he loves his hair. XD
9. Who is this character's best friend (in your opinion)?
Probably Touya and Shindou for various reasons.
10. What do they like about each other?
I think that Yashiro likes their frankness. They don't pull punches, and I think Yashiro appreciates that. As for what they like about him? He's sexy. XD And he gives good go.
11. Whom does your favorite character dislike most? (Doesn't necessarily have to be a Hikago character.)
His father.
12. Why do you think that is?
They just don't understand each other.
13. Who is your least favorite character?
Isumi.
14. What do you not like about him/her?
He's boring. His character just falls flat to me.
15. Imagine this scenario: your favorite character, the best friend, and the disliked person are stranded in a small cabin in the middle of the woods during a heavy snowstorm. They have nothing with them except what they were carrying during their mountain hike. Who dies first?
Um. Honestly? Probably Touya. I don't see him stripping down to keep warm. XD
16. Do you support any pairings? If yes, please list them here.
I support a lot of pairings, which are mostly too numerous to list at this point. XD
17. Which pairing is your favorite?
Yeong-ha/Yashiro and Saeki/Ashiwara.
18. Why do you like this pairing?
They're fun and have the potential for various kinds of dynamics depending on the situation.
19. Is there any canon evidence for this pairing?
Not for Yeong-ha/Yashiro. That is all for the lulz despite all of the serious fic out there. XD For Saeki/Ashiwara, yup. Read the manga, yo. Read the manga.
20. What do you think they see in each other? What makes their relationship work (or not work)?
For Y/Y, I think they see a challenge in each other. Whether or not this is going to work long term is up to whether either of them is willing to admit that it's more than a fling. For Saeki/Ashiwara, friendship and camaraderie. They have a lot in common. I think the relationship works because Ashiwara is willing to make it work.
21. Could their relationship survive something catastrophic (e.g. separation over long distances/time, infidelity, unexpected pregnancy, Touya Kouyo's disapproval, etc.)?
Y/Y... Long distance, yes, if they want it to. I think that Saeki/Ashiwara can survive anything because Ashiwara is just that damned stubborn. XD
22. In your opinion, does the Hand of God exist, and can it be achieved?
Still don't think it does.
23. Assuming that it does exist and can be achieved: Which character do you think will find it first?
See above.
24. Assuming that it does not exist and cannot be achieved: Which character is most likely to die trying?
Touya Kouyo, probably.
25. Now make up your own question and answer it: But what about the girls?
I'm of the firm belief that the women in the series need more love and that het is okay. Not everyone is gay (it's not statistically possible). And when in doubt? Pair them all together. ♥