Your Writing Is So Good!!! Every Time I Reread Your Fic Im Like Damn This Person Is A God How Did They

Hello!! I have two questions about the story:

1) How big is Dazais ship and crew? I just can't imagine how big the ship would have to be for it to comfortably fit 40+ people (that estimated number comes from chapters 11-13)

2) In what part of the world does this story take place in (if there is a specific region)? I suppose they speak japanese in the story, which would mean somewhere around there?

(also I can't describe how excited I am about the next update sugsjvslbahaus)

Thank you!! 💙

Hi!! Happy to answer:

1.) The ship is on the larger side! I searched up a lot of ships while outlining the story but none of them fit the plot like I needed it to (yep, even the ship has lore!) until I eventually settled on a three-masted frigate. The crew is made up of about 50 members, which is a small number when compared to the size of the ship, a type which can hold crews about three-times the size. Btw I referenced this diagram (and then took a few creative liberties) with the structure of the boat:

For reference, here’s a few examples of frigates:

2.) The environmental setting is fictional with some real-world inspiration. They do speak Japanese but there’s also a monarchy which is loosely based on the English throne (hence the references to gold and red uniforms). But really, I won’t use any real-life names of countries or territories, every place they visit will only exist in their story so if you want to picture them in a specific region, go for it!

I’m sorry it’s taking me so long to come back but I will!! 💜

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HEY BESTIEEE

just wanted to drop by and say—ur literally the coolest person for me here and there ( on ao3 ) like fr ur blog has been feeding me sane here and the way u answer asks with so much kindness?? ur like the sweetest person and( i was so nervous at first to send you an ask cause i get nervous while talking to people but then you replied so kindly ) and i hope u know how much ur existence means.

pls keep being your amazing self, drink water, take breaks, touch grass (only if u want) and take breaks no pressure ( cause NOW i know how life keeps bombing you when you are out of ur nest and now my whole mood is like idc it is whatever it is 😭😭 )

sending you ✨all✨ the serotonin and sparkles and chill vibes. stay safe, stay slay, and take care ( oh also do u have a DOG asdfghjkl OMG i love dogssssss qwertyuiopasdfghjkl)

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Want me to make it more chaotic or more soft?

HI!! You're so incredibly sweet!! Seeing this in my inbox made my day :')

Sending you all the best too and ty for being here <3!!

(YES I have a dog!! He's my angel and my companion in my writing endeavors (aka he curls up in my bed and watches me cycle through endless drafts for hours lol))

!! Since Evanescence is on the cards now, I’m going to definitely recommend “Lithium” by her from forever and a half ago!!!! 😄 it’s so strange to me that Dazai as a PIRATE refuses to drink and so clearly looks down upon opium, so I’ve got a horrible sinking feeling that there’s a horrific substance abuse history in his past 💔 in some form or the other. Still can’t tell if it’s directly related to him, or has something to do with Oda… aahhh I’m so excited to find out!! 💜

Ah we'll just have to wait and see...but you're right to think there's a linkage there.

Can you tell us some random fun facts about Dazai’s pirate crew? You don’t have to spoil anything, just whatever you’re comfortable with sharing! Missing the fic like a limb so it would be fun to have trivia to read while we wait!

Of course!! Here's a few:

Viko has everyone in the crew beat in terms of physical strength. However, despite being the tallest and broadest, he's not the best fighter among them. That title has been held by Dazai for quite some time.

No one in the crew has been able to beat Dazai in a duel, though this could change with the addition of the newest member.

Despite Dazai's sobriety, the ship has alcohol in its stores and the crew is free to consume it.

Chuuya was the first member of the crew to be personally invited to join by the captain since the initial crew was formed. Other members were added through a referral from an existing member and subjected to Dazai's scrutiny.

Poe and Ranpo knew each other before joining the crew and they form part of the original group. Although reluctant to allow animals on board, their refusal to join unless Karl came with them made Dazai relent.

There are two areas of the ship that houses the crew. One is in the back of the ship and has the rooms where Poe & Ranpo, Aku & Atsushi, and Gin & Yosano sleep and the other one is a broader area near the front of the ship where the rest stay.

Haru's full name is "Hikaru" but he chose to go by a shorter name to better suit his life as a pirate.

checking up !!! how are you doing??

Hi again!! To be completely honest.. not so great but I hope to feel better soon! Regarding the fic, the update is in its editing stage but I want to be in the right headspace to finish it.

Heyhey!!

Would you, theoretically, be okay with someone pointing out some small grammar mistakes in your fic? I've noticed a few super minor ones, like an extra word here and there. Would it bother you if someone, say, mentioned it in a comment and then deleted the comment afterward? Totally understandable if it's not!! Sorry if my wording is weird but i hope u got the point!! :)

All the best to you and can't wait for the next update!🤍

Hi! I wouldn’t mind it :D!

I don’t have a beta and whenever I finish a chapter I get so eager to publish it that I definitely overlook mistakes…

Needless to say, I’m not the best at proofreading lol. I edit a few things here and there whenever I need to reference past scenes/dialogue but other than that I rarely read my published chapters since it’s all in my notes.

(All the best to you too <3 and sorry I took so long to get back to you ;-;)

Do you know around when the next update will be out?

Sooo I was planning to have it out by the end of this week (!!) but then I got ambushed by exams and reports that have sadly taken my free time away for the millionth time. I should have some breathing room after this week (let’s commence a prayer circle 🕯️) so maybe sometime next week? I’m aiming for a weekend update at least (not this weekend though 😔).

Sorry, I promise I’m trying to get my shit together. If anything, I might cut the chapter in half (since it’s a loooong one) and update that first!

Does Dazai actually hate chuuya's hair/eyes or is he just very deep in denial? His reactions have really gotten me thinking..

Well, he's definitely not a fan of the combo. I mean, how would you feel if the person you're trying to torment also happened to have strikingly vibrant hair and gorgeous eyes? I'd be fighting demons every day trying to look past their features lol

"you should be at the club" I should be working on my fanfic