Is this crazy, or is this genius??
Crazy Tokyo Debunker theory ahead, but if I don't put it out there before the next chapter drops I'll explode:
What if
Hear me out
What if the Like Doves anomalies aren't actually a sign that someone likes another person? What if instead they are being used by someone?
Listen-
We are told Like Doves are a sign of someone liking someone else by Kaito in chapter 1 and from Luca's reaction we can gather that Like Doves aren't common in the UK.
This alone just tells us that this type of anomaly might be native to Japan, or, at the very least, that they don't exist in the UK.
However.
I believe Luca has never seen them before because they are not "natural" anomalies.
Why do I believe that?
Well-
We need to talk about Taiga's reaction to Like Doves first.
He was SO UPSET when he saw one in Romeo's room. At first I thought that he was simply Not Happy™ that he might be catching feelings for MC (if we're to believe that Like Doves appear when one of the cast starts developing a crush on MC, like it looks to be the case from previous chapters), but I'm not sure that's the only thing, or perhaps it might not even be it at all tbh.
His behaviour and mood completely change when he spots it. It's ridiculous. He was incredibly chill and comfortable talking with Romeo and suddenly his sprites all look upset and/or nervous.
He has so many "quiet" dialogues, just staring and thinking. I counted like 5 on this conversation alone-
His voice. Shakes.
His confident persona falters-! Like--
Still, that is not conclusive evidence. Here I still thought that he was simply not thrilled at the idea of liking MC but that was all. He might not be used to liking someone and might be uncomfortable, or perhaps it might be a source of concern given that he clearly has a lot going on already.
However, unlike the rest of the chapters, we see a Like Dove twice in chapter 4.
And when does it appear for the second time? Right after Taiga tells us there's a spy amongst the ghouls.
Yes, I am saying that the Like Doves might be being used to spy on the ghouls.
'cause when do they usually appear? Either a case has finished or something of relevance is happening/has just happened.
If Like Doves were created for this purpose in this academy, it would explain why Luca didn't know about them and why Taiga was so on edge when he spotted one. Taiga knows something's up, especially if we believe other theories saying that he knows what will happen in the future.
Also, the second time he spots it he doesn't freeze up and immediately goes to shoot it??? And then he eats it- which is normal for Taiga but LISTEN. Even Romeo is freaked out! Both times Taiga acts weirdly because of a Like Dove Romeo is visibly shaken by his behaviour.
And if this is not the case and Like Doves are just cute anomalies to make MC feel special, that's alright. It was fun to think about :P
I find Taiga's behaviour with all of this very interesting. I want to inspect him under a microscope, y'know?
Very fun, very amusing.
the daddy issues are strong in this one
I don't know what it says about Fiona's priorities that she believes fatherhood is beneath Twilight's skills.
(I mean, we know what it says about her.)
"I want to eat you" is their love language and you can't change my mind
UM UM UM UHHH UM UHH UH UM UM UM UMM UM UM UMMM hello?? does anyone hear me?? 🎤 is this thing on?
its ok father you can breathe
i cant remember/find the post, but there was one that was like “dramatic twiyor reveal except they instantly freak out about leaving anya alone” and. yeah. i agree
/not aimed at anyone here
not to be rude but some of y'all need to look on the bright side sometimes. like, yeah sure the world is fucked and people suck and we all die whatever, sure, but like. go outside.
i can't imagine twiyor still having a "no entering our room policy" with anya after the reveals because like... she's their baby and they want to be open with her. so twiyor talk it over a bit, trying to figure out how to balance letting anya come into their room without risking her getting into their spy/assassin gear. they decide the best course of action is to just teach her and be honest with her. they sit her down, emphasizing that this is a serious conversation, and they basically just walk her through the various weapons they keep in their room, explaining what they do and why they aren't safe for a certain 6 year old to go play with. at first she's a little silly, reaching out for the silenced pistol when loid shows it to her, but they quickly tell her that if she won't take it seriously then their room is going to be off limits. they hate being strict with her, but this isn’t something they can be lenient on. anya looks so guilty and murmurs, "okay. i'm sorry." loid gives her head a little pat, smiling at her and says, "it's alright, peanut. i know you're excited, but we just want to make sure you stay safe. mama and i don't want anything to happen to you, okay?" and anya nods, smiling when yor gives her cheek a gentle stroke of affection.
the first week or two after their conversation with her, anya is so hesitant any time she tries to go in their room. there's one morning where loid is awake making breakfast, but yor is still in bed. anya grabs the doorknob, but hesitates, turning back to loid. he just smiles at her widely and asks, "going to snuggle mama?" and she nods, but stays still with her hand on the doorknob, just waiting. loid tells her, "you don't need to ask me, sweetheart, you can go right in. you know what not to touch right?" "no silenced pistols and no gold spikey things." and loid nods, replying, "very good. breakfast will be ready shortly. you can cuddle with yor in our bed until then." and anya grins as she slips into twiyor's room and climbs straight into yor's arms
twiyor just love not having to lie to her. they love the honesty between them after so long of lying. it’s nice getting to have that trust with each other, but also with anya
Loid: Touch her and you're dead.
Person after cat calling Yor: What are you going to do, kill me?
Loid: I never said I'd be the one killing you.
Yor: *Pulls out a knife*
I actually love how Sylvia likes wearing lipstick and gaudy rings and pretty hats and dresses on the job. I just know she had to fight and claw her way to a top position in WISE during a time when women didn't hold higher positions like that, AND be taken seriously (to be fair that's still a problem but obviously it was much more in the past). I imagine she joined after her family was killed, but any trauma from that would be seen as "oh woman too emotional can't handle this" so she had to lock it all down and turned to steel. Fullmetal Lady style. and yet she still shows her own feminine style as a sort of 'f you' to everyone that doubted her :)
Bruce: What happened to you two?
Steve and Bucky both extremely out of breath, Steve having claw marks all over his face and neck.
Steve:
Steve: Bucky has nightmares
Bruce: You were in Bucky’s room?