MatildaChao

So, there was a point in time when I was thinking about the GW summoner in my version of the Luniverse (named him "Hiro", by the way, since Lunime just loves these types of names) when I took a break onto YT and was recommended "Goodbye Nostalgia". 
          	I decided to listen to the song and- 
          	"Wait a damn minute- Why does this somewhat sound like a part of the arc Hiro goes through?"
          	
          	So, out of smadness, I went through with putting together GW summoner's character while listening to the song...
          	
          	
          	
          	
          	YESTERDAY~

MatildaChao

So, there was a point in time when I was thinking about the GW summoner in my version of the Luniverse (named him "Hiro", by the way, since Lunime just loves these types of names) when I took a break onto YT and was recommended "Goodbye Nostalgia". 
          I decided to listen to the song and- 
          "Wait a damn minute- Why does this somewhat sound like a part of the arc Hiro goes through?"
          
          So, out of smadness, I went through with putting together GW summoner's character while listening to the song...
          
          
          
          
          YESTERDAY~

MatildaChao

You know, I have always been a sucker for childhood friends with promises to lovers... except when it doesn't click with me.
          
          Some of my favourite pairing ideas consist of that sort of childhood promise.
          It's like a reunion and oath to a time once pure and innocent, especially after so many things have changed. It's why I like childhood friends to 'whatever you want' to lovers, showcasing that pure bond that holds things together despite everything.
          
          However, I realised that there are some pairings that are purely built on this concept, and yet... I can't grow fond of them. I see that childhood friends and promise aspects and feel like I should be feeling all giddy or something, but something didn't click.
          
          Recently, I've realized why.
          It's the promise.
          
          In most media I've seen, one person promises to wait for the other while the other promises to return stronger/better. It is sweet, but doesn't click with me.
          
          Usually, I like it when both friends promise either to reach out for each other after separation, or promise to work together to get somewhere in the future. That way, both parties are pulling their weight and it easily shows how much the promise meant to each other and how much they want to reunite.

MatildaChao

You know what, yeah, Imma say what's been on my mind recently:
          
          "Blaz and Aoi would be 'shy gay/soft lesbian' solidarity duo-"
          
          *Slowly gets dragged off the stage.
          
          "NOT TO SAY BLAZ WOULD BE 'sHy uWU' GAY BUT LIKE 'DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO CONVEY HIMSELF IN A WAY THAT ISN'T AGGRESSIVE SO JUST SHUTS HIMSELF MOST OF THE TIME' GAY, BECAUSE YOU CAN'T TELL ME CELE DIDN'T ALWAYS HELP SPEAK FOR HIM WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER. AND, AOI'S DEFAULT IS POLITE BUT CAN AND WILL SASS PEOPLE IF NEEDED-"
          
          *Gets pulled backstage.
          
          "ALSO HAPPY PRIDE MONTH, MY READERS."

MatildaChao

So, old discord messages are telling me,
          In almost the same way that Cyto was Cyko, (probably not considered canon today, but it WAS a thing) but instead of fictional character and fictional character, it's persona and creator...
          Blaz was Asif.
          Atom was Phantom.
          
          So, can I just say...
          Kilios was xKilios?

cartoonfanlover1234

I actually made Vale x Cele. I also created Blaz x Cheery and Atom x Cele thinking their dynamics would be cute. Atom x Cele would be cute due to Atom's calm attitude and Cele's hype personality. Blaz would definitely catch Cheery's attention and he needs support when he's racing. I can imagine Cheery cheering for him.
          
          In my case, Frost and Vale are lesbians (Frost x Vale is nice). Gwen is a tsundere who is straight. Jessa is a single pringle of course because I ship Naito x Cindy and Xyan x Yume (I think Yume x Akumu is toxic).
          
          Blaire x Hermit and Naomi x Lyte are water-wind opposite-attract couples and thinking about it is cute because Naomi and Blaire might not like them at first for being too fast (Blaire knows Hermit's a criminal and Naomi doesn't want people breaking rules and running is one of them) but maybe their funny personalities would be the reason why the girls fall for them.
          
          I also enjoy Hunter x Akki, Kugari x Kuku, Cyto x Luna, Xavier x Clover and Nova x Scarlet. 
          
          I would make a book about my main Gacha World ships.

MatildaChao

@cartoonfanlover1234 
            I... will get to that eventually. 
            But, if you remember, I wrote that one of the Xkour guardians is my favourite Lunime character in the second chapter (technically first content chapter) of my book.
            
            I think it's quite obvious who's my favourite.
            But, you'll see my answer one day.
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cartoonfanlover1234

Who is your favorite character?
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MatildaChao

@cartoonfanlover1234 
            Cool.
            
            I'm just saying, people kind of sleep on (Frost/Vale) Frost Valley's potential. 
            Reason why I wouldn't want Xyan x Yume to be canon is because Yume is more like a mentor figure to the Chibion group and so their romance would be kind of unnecessary, but I'd love to see normal AUs of them together.
            Also, yes, that's the point of Yume x Akumu, it's so toxic I want to know what kind of interactions they would have in a romantic setting but god forbid they actually end up together in any way, it's not good for Yume in any way. Basically a what-if scenario.
            
            Yeah, it's why I still entertain Blaire x Hermit a bit.
            
            Okay, cool.
            
            You could. That's a common thing I see being made here.
            But for me, I'd probably never make such a book since I have no set-in-stone ship I love aside from one.
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MatildaChao

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I honestly thought Corrupted Kilios couldn't get more insane than he is now. Digging through the game files and script of Gacha World 1.3.5 has proven me wrong.
          
          Apparently, one of the first draft of dialogue Kilios had was him going:
          "Kill... Kill... Must eliminate all Xkour players..."
          like he was the one who initiated the whole death game.
          
          My goodness.

farrellmajorrex

@MatildaChao OH MY GOD, I DIDN'T REALIZED THAT WAS YOU 
            I'm glad there's at least one person who cared for these characters. Who knows if someone wants to make a GW adaptation you could involve with it -,-
            And yeah, I did already checked your artbook out, you put a lot of effort into your artstyle for these underrated characters, almost feels as if it is from the game itself lol.
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MatildaChao

@farrellmajorrex 
            Yup, I'm still alive. I've had quite a bit of pending tasks to do recently.
            
            Also, to your awesome message I can see in my notifications but not my message board:
            Yeah, thanks! I have a Gacha Resort artbook too with all the GR portraits I've made thus far, their different expressions, quotes, and some insight to my thoughts when drawing them. You should check it out, if you haven't already.
            Also, I felt really happy seeing you remake that "Inferno, your idiot" art I made into your GL2 style. (If you hadn't realised already, I commented on your YT post giving you my approval of it. :D)
            
            Thank you for taking time to read through XSM, and well, someone had to give them love. I still have so many ideas and headcannons about them that I've yet to organise and put out.
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farrellmajorrex

Holy shoot, you're still active 
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MatildaChao

Oh my goodness, I recently realised why I've been feeling demotivated and irritable about everything in general for the past week.
          I thought it was the seemingly lack of energy I had to do some creative work when really, 
          I just forgot to have fun doing the things I love.
          
          I literally tagged my XSMadness book with "imhavingfunhere".
          
          Yeesh.
          Well at least I'm getting motivated again.