Iggytea - ☘️

I asked my boyfriend in Canada once, how he deals with polar bears because I was curious about what to do and he was like, just be calm, let them know you’re there, and give them space and they’ll usually just go away. 

More relevant to my followers’ interests, my spontaneous sketching led to an impression of England while deep in thought… what about, I wonder?

Personally I don’t get anything from the part people are upset over but ‘England is tsundere for America’. I do greatly appreciate the confirmation of that and OF COURSE the statement about how important America is to him is so lovely. And he ‘can’t quite say his true feelings?’ Bless you, England. He acts like an adult on the surface, but only to America. Underneath, he’s very different- it’s as if he feels he has to deal with him like a grownup who suppresses his heart. - is pretty much a word for word description of what a tsundere is. So basically England is tsundere but only for America is what I’ve got. And Hima even says ‘he’s a tsundere’ at the end of the blurb. Most of the time in anime/manga when there’s a couple the creator is always more open about one side’s feelings than the other’s, and APH is no exception (AusHun, Chibitalia/HRE, etc.). And this is just so normal that I don’t quite understand why some people are upset over the fact that Hima isn’t as overt when discussing America’s feelings. America’s concern and the way that England impacts him is made clear in the strips itself, and almost every scene in which we see America being very serious or touched involves England. US and UK are a lot like a Takahashi couple. America isn’t a perfect fit for jerk with a heart of gold, but he fits in ways that matters (he’s also a bit of a tsundere himself). England is of course, a tsundere. Because of that England’s feelings are ALWAYS going to be more evident because that’s just the way the trope works and the way the character types work. The tsundere will generally realize their feelings long before the other, and this will be made apparent.

America’s canon obliviousness really plays into this as it’s very commonly found in relationships like this. It’s one of the things that generally sets a 'tsundere’ character off. The tsundere works up the courage to show their feelings in some way, but the other character doesn’t get what they’re going for. Happens all the time, and it happens with these two.

One difference between them and the typical couple in that trope is that they’re really both equally at fault for the fail. Sometimes the tsundere is less at fault in couples, but there are just as many moments where America is trying with England and doesn’t get the desired response as there is with England trying toward America (which is why I can’t stand the poor England, America is so mean mindset some of fandom has. They’re BOTH like that). The boys suck at communicating, which is also really common in the trope (and often if the characters just sat down and talked for a bit, all would be solved). I do believe that USxUK is set up like a couple. Hetalia has always been a series that plays with tropes a lot (part of its parody aspect), and they are no exception. I think that this new info is great, and I don’t personally agree with the idea that it’s indicative of unrequited love or whatnot. To me it’s almost the opposite. It’s the same kind of statements you see about couples like this all the time. And that actually really makes me happy.

【甘くて美味しい】

How is Wales and Ireland relationship? And also, what's your opinion on England's and Scotland's marriage? (300 year lol) Do you think North Ireland hates England too?

1) Good I think, both of them seems very talkative and can start a chat at anytime. In old days Ireland would go across the sea, but Wales doesn’t come out often so they don’t meet a lot.

The only problem is they probably can’t understand each other very easily, at least from their mouth I don’t think it’ll look like the same language anymore? Good luck to them.

2) Inevitable. Porbably the best decision that could be made at that time.

Scotland probably doesn’t like to talk about it very much.

Actually getting money without having to work in modern days is probably not that bad. But I still want to divorce.

3)

i prefer a little bit more the ginger hair but actually her canon design isnt bad <3 actually it’s cute

anyway i planning still draw about the two design

Braids are good i love braids

Ok but i mean...

America apparently read a history book on the clothing choices of ancient nations just to argue with England that snuggies are not just for lazy people. Although, America does seem to like getting lots of his ideas from ancient nations, so he might’ve been reading that for fun XD

Also, England apparently listened to America’s entire speech/ramble. Isn’t it nice listening to someone talk about something they’re passionate about?

But seriously, are the “snuggly” and “fluffy” sound effects really necessary?? They’re already in snuggies, it’s already too cute for me to handle u.u

Oh and:

is there any particular reason America isn’t wearing his glasses? Does he not need them in his wearable home? Does England usually dream about America without glasses? Is it just an artistic choice because Hima-papa likes messing with us???

Also, England is apparently very good at coming up with insane America-esque ideas. And still insulting them.

I like how the only time we see England let America win an argument and admit he’s impressed is in a dream ;u;

I also like how when England tells America to “come out”, America’s first thought is apparently Frozen.

I also like how England was apparently so comfortable in his snuggie that he fell asleep, and America apparently decided to let him nap and to continue reading his history nerd book. While also listening to England sleep-talk about him. Which apparently isn’t unusual, because America does not seem at all surprised that he’s in England’s dream.

Also, bonus tiny cuties:

Uyyy nandito na sya! Can you handle spice? I brought some chili ice cream to share :D

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(trans: he's here now!)

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