And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

Erm, it was pointed out to me that if I wanted people to actually answer the questionnaire, perhaps I should have provided a blank one with just the questions (and without my annoying babbling)! Anyway, without further adieu …

The Toriko Fan Questionnaire (AKA: I’m a nosy fellow fan and I want to get to know you better!)

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How did you get into Toriko?

Who’s your favorite character? Least favorite? And who, out of all the characters, are you the most like?

What would you pick as the “perfect” scene or arc from Toriko? Why?

What scene do you really want to see happen in the near future of the manga?

Are there any scenes that you NEVER wish to see?

Are there any actual scenes that you wish you never saw from the manga?!

What do you wish to see in the Toriko fandom? Do you have any particular “fanon” ideas that you are fond of?

*Looks around craftily, then whispers* What’s your opinion on shipping?! Forbidden loves? TORIKOXMEAT?!

And now, the second most important question … if you were going to eat a dish from the Gourmet World, what would it be?

Finally, the MOST important question …if you were a dish in the Gourmet World, what would you be?

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And finally, the ever awesome tsunderepirate has a forum for Toriko! So go congregate there to be awesome and guts together! Erm. I’d go too, but I guess I’ll have to go find a link. XD

EDIT: Because tsunderepirate is a pirateninjaspyassassin, she answers really quickly, stealthily, and with lots of flare! HERE IS THE LINK TO THE FORUM! I will go … actually, I can’t right now, but I will go when I get some sleep and am less likely to make a fool of my self or stick a banana in my … ear. Huh. XD

Love you all lots! Poke me if you answer. <3

Oh! I just remembered what I wanted to do for Komatsu’s birthday … and before I got sick. 

We’re such a small fandom, but sometimes we feel so far apart. We don’t even have a fandom “question” thingie that I see a lot of fandoms have. And it’s a shame … most people I’ve met here in this fandom are pretty nice. Moreover, all of y’all make me curious. How did you get here? What do you like about being here? What is it about this comic (not to mention its manly men and its meat!) that makes you a fan?!

At any rate, I kinda wanted to throw out a questionnaire about Toriko  for the few people on my dashboard (actually, my tumblr really does have a tiny population … I really would like to get to know you better!) And since I kinda feel weird asking questions I won’t answer myself, here goes:

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Woohoo. I guess it’s fitting I end my 100th post with what I began the whole journal with: Toriko!

artist: Hiba-gon

Source: Tegaki-pipa

Happy Birthday Komatsu! Hehe, I kinda think this picture represents pretty much my view on the manga: it’s somehow a harem manga, with the most UNLIKELY harem magnet ever!

I also like this picture muchly:

artist: 合間さん

Source: Tegaki Pipa

SOOOOO cute. Everyone is wearing everyone else’s clothes. ^__^ I just love Sunny’s pose too.

One day, I’m sure someone will write that body switch fanfic. It won’t be me, because I’ve done more than enough damage. XD

But yeah. Happy Birthday, Komatsu, and woo, thanks for helping me reach 100 posts on what is essentially my Toriko blog!

ooooh, sounds fun! lets see, what shall we do to our lovable chef? Demon!kingsxKomatsu? heavenly kings throwing a surprise birthday? the possibilities are endless. X3

“BOW TO US, MORTAL!” boomed the voice across the kitchen. Komatsu could only stare, one hand still clutching a spatula. He had  inadvertently stuck the other into the bowl of batter he had been mixing.

He had a feeling that spatulas and batter, however, would be of little use against the unholy beings that had erupted from a hole in the kitchen floor. They were now advancing towards him, horned heads aflame and red eyes scorching with a searing light. There were four of them and each of them looked as if they could tear Komatsu apart with their pinkies.

“Uh …. excuse me?!”  he squeaked.

“THOU HAST SUMMONED US!” the largest of them roared. “BY THE COVENANT OF BLOOD AND FIRE!”

“But I was just making apple turnovers!” Komatsu wailed. “I’m certain I wasn’t making a covenant! Just apple turnovers!”

“APPLE TURNOVERS?! ART THOU CERTAIN YOU WERE NOT MIXING THE RECIPE FOR ETERNAL DAMNATION?!”

“Pretty sure,” Komatsu wavered. “Unless eternal damnation comes with a side of dried figs.” 

“Huh,” said the demon. “Guys, we might have a problem …”

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The Kings trying to bake something for Komatsu’s birthday! With varying levels of success. Ugh, I’d take prompts myself but I’m about to leave for the evening. ;__;

The water was on fire.

Toriko wasn’t sure how he had accomplished this near-miraculous feat, but he couldn’t deny the fact that the flames were shooting up from the clear liquid in the pot.

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Anyone up for a drabblethon? I did have a piece that I wanted to publish today, but it got really long. And I’m not sure it makes earth sense. <_<.

Soooooo … opening the journal for Toriko Drabble Prompts in celebration of a certain Chef’s birthday. *G* (I’ve actually never done this before, so … huh.) Wonder if anyone will take me up on the offer. *curious* Nooooo don’t! It’s a TRAAAAP!

Ps:pleasedon’tletmedothisalone.therehastobeotherfansouttherewho’lljoinme!

That Toriko is written by a guy presumably for young guys …

Shima-nevermetapunIdon’tlike-bukaro is on the job!

Not only do we have a character with a questionable name … there’s the … ahh … shape of things.

I think it’s the ring of hair at the top that is most disturbing. But wait! What are we going to call the ladies?!

Everybody sing with Parco now!

Though, seriously, to give him credit, Chiru isn’t designed with much to moge. XD And finally, we have Weenie man’s combo partner. Who could possibly combo with Weenie man? Take a wiiiiiild guess!

Yeaaaaah. Again with the suggestive hair. Stay classy, Toriko manga, Stay classy.

Noooot the first time for all these jokes, but dang I got distracted by them this time. This didn’t help …

At least you remembered us ladies, I guess. XD

Not much else to say, except well … bring on the flaming temple of Weenie. *mutters* If that’s not a metaphor for not sticking certain stuff into wrong places, I don’t know what is. Hey Toriko and Komatsu, make sure you practice safe … temple exploring! Yeah!

Artist: 夏生　真さん

Source: Tegaki

*pokes fandom* *curious* I think I remember something about Komatsu’s b-day coming up. Anyone doing anything? (I actually have TIME this time around to do something, so … curious?)

Title: Viva la Vida
Fandom: Toriko
Rating: PG-13 because Zebra has a potty mouth. ESPECIALLY IN THIS CHAPTER. HE SWEARS SO MUCH! HE SWEARS LIKE A … well … pirate.
Summary: As a landlocked chef, Komatsu has never really fit in the world of the Gourmet Empire. Can an encounter with a mysterious stranger, an accidental abduction, and a whole new world of adventure help him find his place?
Warning: Toriko Pirate AU. Do I really have to say anything else? *facepalm*

Part  1A: For Goodness Steak! 

Part 1B: Pasta la Vista, Baby!

Part 2A: But I’ve Never Been to Boston in the Fall!*

Part 2B: Frying Pans and Fires

Part 2C: Just for the Halibut

Part 3A: Give Peas a Chance

Part 3B: Peponi*

Part 4A: YOU ARE A PIRATE!*

Part 4B: Cinnamon Seas*

(PS: No cliffhanger this time, though um, you need to have read Chapter 4B in order to read this one).

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Artist: Mee (I totally lub her)

Source: Mee’s Blog (hit the link to see the continuation of this comic! It’s even cuter! Again, no Japanese is really needed to understand what’s going on.)

You know, even with my meager abilities to read Japanese, I totally understand the content of this comic. XD Oh Toriko Fandom, you spawn the cutest stuff sometimes, I swear. I wish I had better skills so I can read the more harder fancomics. T___T

“They’re writing WHAT about me?!”

Artist: Mii
Source: Tegaki Pipa

Yay for a easier week than last week! I can’t believe I’m actually on Tumblr on a weekday … will wonders ever cease. XD Of course, since I had some spare time, I also decided to attempt a drabble for practice. (I really should’ve just stuck to editing the other chapter of the pirate fic, since I did leave the last chapter bit on a cliffhanger, but ARRGH).  

To my defense, I ended up with a fabulous — or at least it seemed like it was a fabulous at the time — Toriko smut idea.

Buuuuut … I ran into the same problem I ALWAYS run into when trying to write PWP. The sniggles. You know, I start TRYING to write the sexxors, and then something makes me snicker, and then it turns into giggles and suddenly it’s like I’ve taken a time machine back to when I was twelve years old.

I despair of ever writing a good hot sex scene. I really do. And really, it’s only a problem when I’m WRITING. THERE’S ALL THESE WIGGLY PARTS AND GRUNTING AND THRUSTING. I don’t know why it just makes me start “pffft”-ing but I think it’s somewhere between searching for the right verbs and adjectives and trying to picture it in my head that my giggle reflex goes off.

It’s different when I’m a reader. I am totally able to suspend my disbelief then … and HOW. I don’t think I’m this huge prude IRL either. Or I hope not.

There’s just something inherently wonderful and quirky about all human bodies, no matter how sculpted and beautiful they may be … and I guess for me, part of the joy in being with someoneincludes those awkward times when you’re trying to get everything to fit and noticing the weird angles and jiggly bits … and then FINALLY getting over it … I can’t seem to forget that when I try to jump straight into writing the porn.

It seems magnified within this fandom too. Cause honestly, I think Toriko and the others (no matter WHO you pair them with) would have some MAJORLY awkward-y first times, given their different sensory levels and probably sensory preferences. Perhaps I should write that out FIRST so I can get it straight in my head, before jumping on the train to PWP-ville. That’s usually what helps me get over it in most fandoms I try to write for. XD

However, I’m really scared that whatever I’ll write will turn into this comedy of eros instead of just PURE eros.

Oh great googly moogly, no one will ever. ever. read me. T____T *whines dramatically*

Anyway. Yeah. Total fail. I did not write the Toriko Smut fic because I got caught up in the details and started sniggling at the awk fest that occurred. Still, I have a great idea if anyone wants to try. It did amuse me for a whole night, for what it’s worth.

Also, speaking of awkward fests *Facepalm* MUCH LOVE AND THANKS TO lotusblossomz2061 , itschilitime, celloowls, and knight-of-eire  for reading and liking the newest angsty incarnation of the pirate fic. That was awkward too — but in a totally different way. *blush* I am polishing up the next chapter — I know I left it on a mini cliffhanger, but it will be out soon with more Zebra action. <_<. (Probably not the kind everyone wants though.) But yeah. Hehe. I know it wasn’t great, but knowing you guys are reading pushes me through the embarrassment. XD

Title: Viva la Vida
Fandom: Toriko
Rating: PG-13 because Zebra has a potty mouth. ESPECIALLY IN THIS CHAPTER. HE SWEARS SO MUCH! HE SWEARS LIKE A … well … pirate.
Summary: As a landlocked chef, Komatsu has never really fit in the world of the Gourmet Empire. Can an encounter with a mysterious stranger, an accidental abduction, and a whole new world of adventure help him find his place?
Warning: Toriko Pirate AU. Do I really have to say anything else? *facepalm*

Part  1A: For Goodness Steak! 

Part 1B: Pasta la Vista, Baby!

Part 2A: But I’ve Never Been to Boston in the Fall!

Part 2B: Frying Pans and Fires

Part 2C: Just for the Halibut

Part 3A: Give Peas a Chance

Part 3B: Peponi*

Part 4A: YOU ARE A PIRATE!*

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Title: Viva la Vida
Fandom: Toriko
Rating: PG-13 because Zebra has a potty mouth. ESPECIALLY IN THIS CHAPTER AND THE FOLLOWING ONES. HE SWEARS SO MUCH! HE SWEARS LIKE A … well … pirate.
Summary: As a landlocked chef, Komatsu has never really fit in the world of the Gourmet Empire. Can an encounter with a mysterious stranger, an accidental abduction, and a whole new world of adventure help him find his place?
Warning: Toriko Pirate AU. Do I really have to say anything else? *facepalm*

Part  1A: For Goodness Steak! 

Part 1B: Pasta la Vista, Baby!

Part 2A: But I’ve Never Been to Boston in the Fall!

Part 2B: Frying Pans and Fires

Part 2C: Just for the Halibut

Part 3A: Give Peas a Chance

Part 3B: Peponi*

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Things I come across while researching Toriko Food Puns to use in a fanfic:

MMMMMMmmmmm! Weiners and balls! Of note, any time you think that the Gourmet World has crazy food, remember, our world has its fair share as well.

Who wouldn’t want to snag some CLIMAX JERKY? REACH YOUR PEAK!

(Someone, somewhere, has to work that into a Toriko reference. NAO!)

Anyway, some other interesting food humor:

Restaurant Names that Somehow Exist in Our Word instead of in Toriko’s. Mmm. Butty Boys (warning: some names are kinda offensive. XP)

Food Names that Somehow Exist in Our World instead of In Toriko’s.

GUYS! GUYS! OUR WORLD IS IN A GOURMET AGE! 

Title: Viva la Vida
Fandom: Toriko
Rating: PG-13 because Zebra has a potty mouth.
Summary: As a landlocked chef, Komatsu has never really fit in the world of the Gourmet Empire. Can an encounter with a mysterious stranger, an accidental abduction, and a whole new world of adventure help him find his place?
Warning: Toriko Pirate AU. Do I really have to say anything else? *facepalm*

Part  1A: For Goodness Steak! 

Part 1B: Pasta la Vista, Baby!

Part 2A: But I’ve Never Been to Boston in the Fall!

Part 2B: Frying Pans and Fires

Part 2C: Just for the Halibut

Part 3A: Give Peas a Chance

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