Once every thousand years, a shipping descends, captures the heart of a few and baffles the others.
Surely, these people wonder, they’re joking? How can anyone be interested in a DN shipping that isn’t MelloxNear!
Yes, for this page is dedicated to LightxRyuk, two deeply misunderstood individuals who found each other in a world of corruption. It is my most sincere wish that more people come to understand the intense love these two characters clearly share – a relationship like this deserves more respect and admiration than it currently has.
(I also put it up because I noticed people were coming here looking for RyukxLight stuff. They were searching for a site I was making for this pairing! However, it turned out hideously ugly and I stopped it, so the words are going here instead.)
Why I’m right
1). They both isolate themselves from their own peer group, whether it is physically (Ryuk) or mentally (Light). This is not because of social ability – both are confident and articulate – but simply because of differing opinions. Ryuk can’t stand how boring the shinigami world is, and Light thinks he’s better than everyone else. However! Though they don’t share the same views, they can tolerate each other. This is a spectacular feat.
2). Ryuk enjoys watching and laughing and Light prefers doing things himself. They balance each other out. Likewise, Ryuk finds Light entertaining to watch, and Light adores Ryuk observing him carry out genius plans (since no one else can..).
3). The magical celebrity world shows us that relationships where one of the people involved are metaphorically invisible work best. Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Johnny Depp. Just because in the case of Ryuk and Light, I have to change the ‘metaphorically’ to a ‘literally’ doesn’t make it any less relevant!
4). Light is very talented at seeing pretty girls and assuming they’re stupid and annoying. Naomi (“She’ll give me her real name!”), Tacky (“Of course she’s vain – look at her!”), Misa (“…Wait”). Luckily, Ryuk is incredibly hideous.
He’s also not a girl. In case.. I needed to… mention that.
5). (seriously spoilerrrrrs) At the very end, Ryuk didn’t have to kill Light! Or at least, this is how I’m thinking. He already had his own Death Note, he didn’t have to follow Light around all the time (seeing as he could dart between Mikami and Light). Therefore, Light’s death was an act of mercy.
6). Two characters who are extremely bored, until they run into each other! Of course it’s gonna lead to something~!
7). Because of Light, Ryuk gets exhausted in a way he didn’t think was possible for a shinigami! OHH HOHOHO (seriously, anime #8).
Shun the non-believer!
1). Apparently, Ryuk being a shinigami freaks people out when it comes to RyukxLight. This is not bestiality. Ryuk can speak for himself and not only can he be understood, he has the capacity of a very intelligent human being.
Since they’re both males anyway, Ryuk being a shinigami and Light being a human doesn’t have any effect on their bearing offspring. AHEMHEMCOUGHHH.
2). In the very beginning, Ryuk was designed to look well. Kinda hot. Supposedly better looking than Light even (but this is impossible). They changed this, however, but it does not change that if he remained looking this way, RyukxLight would be as popular as LightxL – simply because Ryuk looks human! And outrageously pretty! It’s Chobits all over again! Nay, Ryuk’s appearance does not affect the pairing, but instead sheds light on your own prejudice. For shame.
Shaaaaaaame. (LightxRyuk 4EVA! ♥ ♥ ♥)
….Or a prom, I guess, depending on where you’re from. I have been to a grand total of two, so I’ve stood around awkwardly, worn the pretty dresses, danced the slow dances! Why yes, I’m totally experienced now. Once upon a time I was not quite such a veteran of fancy occasions, and I would have loved a little guide like this. This is for the n00bs!
Snagging a partner
Because this is the part that creates drama, lulz and breaks people’s hearts. Not having a partner will not confirm anything about you as being wretchedly unpopular and undesirable – everyone already knew it anyway, sry2say.
Don’t think that going with a friend, or a group is going to make you look bad – it won’t. Also remember that if you take an outside partner, you have to look after them, even more so if they don’t know anyone. Abandoning them sitting at some table being depressed is mean, yo. Finally, don’t keep your boy/girlfriend just for the ball. Likewise don’t dump them ten minutes before the ball just so you can get your groove on with randoms, lolololdrama. Everyone sees through it.
OMGZ should I ask the boy I like???
I say, no. Hahahaha. Hook up with them at the ball instead. ;D My reason for this is for your sanity: should he say yes, it’s probably because he can’t find anyone else, and he doesn’t totally hate you, etc etc. Then there’ll be you, giggling into your pillow at night because you think his saying yes is actually a declaration of undying love. Let’s not get carried away.
The Dress
If you’re buying or hiring, get your dress somewhere outside the area of where your ball’s at. Avoid going to chain stores, because you will get the same dress as everyone else – and people tend to panic if they have the same dress. Not even lying. They worry if they find out they’re wearing the same dress someone wore the year before, it gets that bad.
If you’re not afraid of pale colours, but also thinking, “Oh, but that’s a white dress! I’d look like a bride!” Let-a me say that when you’re at the ball, it doesn’t even matter. It can’t look like a wedding dress in that situation anyway. Plus, as far as colours go, people try to avoid it because of the ‘wedding’ thing and you come across as daring and kickass by pulling it off.
Most importantly, buy a dress you can breathe / sit down in. And that if you go strapless, there won’t be as much support…. for you or the dress itself. …Both sag. Oh yeah. Shoestring straps definitely help, but make sure they don’t fall down! It gets reaaaaally annoying when you’re dancing, trust meee.
Suits
On the other hand, guys will hire their suit the day before, and they will go skiing and play in rugby games the same day as the ball. Girls don’t tend to have that option – from all that I’ve seen (lol disclaimer), they’re more likely to flip out over makeup and hair, and for some mysterious reason it takes literally all day. The black suit and dark shirt combo makes people cry, and waistcoats are awesome, but you’ll overheat in them. Be warned!
Girls who will wear suits to the ball are awesome and I admire them so much. I wanted to do that~
Food
Listen to me: not eating the day of the ball is not going to make you magically lose weight. No one will notice itty bitty differences like a “flatter” stomach that’s not even “flat”. Especially when there’s nothing but mood lighting. I cannot stress this enough.
Transport
There is hierachy with transport: normal cars < old cars < the kickass original transport.
I am of the opinion that transport is for displaying personality and for being a dork in a formal situation. I say, totally avoid the first two. Yeah, old cars might be difficult to get your hands on, but you’ll find out that everyone else has gone and done the same thing too.
When you’re there
Trying to arrive first is good because you can say things like, “HAHAHA I’M HERE FIRST, LOOK AT THE DECORATIONS!”, but is bad because there’s that long period between being bored and awkward, and things actually beginning. Once things then begin, get up and do something. Go talk to people you may not talk to – within reason of course, especially if you’re painfully shy like yours truly. I’ve noticed it’s a time when everyone is generally so happy that the social hierachy breaks away (depending on your school). It makes a big difference between a lame night, and and awesome one. If all else fails, have a whole lot of drinks between finding people.
Dancing
“Help! I don’t know to dance!”
This is gonna sound lame but watch the movie Hitch. There’s a particular scene where Will Smith’s character teaches someone how to dance. This is horrible to admit, but I kept thinking of that the whole time I was there, hahahahaohgod. Movie’s not bad either.
Formal dancing is technically easier. It’s always easier when there are rules! At the very least figure out the waltz, because even if the ball isn’t going to be littered with occasional formal dances, they may always spring that on you. Brace yourselves.
I suppose this is the part where I say something that summarises what I’ve just said that also encourages. Don’t make stupid mistakes before the ball, but when you’re there just go nuts because no one’ll care. I do not approve of sitting around and doing nothing! Geeeeez. The ball is not something to worry too much about, no matter how much people like to constantly talk about it.