Grimmer X Lunge - Blog Posts

I wanted this to be a just a sketch at first (hence the hairy lineart), but then I bullied myself into drawing a background, because I can't draw backgrounds, so now it's... this. Something inbetween, not quite a sketch, not quite a fully rendered artwork.

They are drinking beer. That's the whole idea.

I'm writing some extras for So Much to Say, thought I'd drop a link here. I felt like there were some blank spots left, those and some topics that I still wanted to explore, so after thinking for a while I decided to give it a go. Mind that this is established relationship and is, in fact, cheesy. At least to some extent. And maybe a bit specific, too, because I feel like Grimmer would never cease to prode and poke at Runge, and would lash out on him for being such a rock or, on the opposite, weirdly trying not to be such a rock, effectively trapping him between, well... a rock and hard place. That came out a bit too literal than I intended.

I wrote the initial work in Russian, translating it to English afterwards, and it was very time consuming and tiring for me. I still need to fix the translation on that, the semi-automated method sucks, man. So this time, I decided to make it easier for myself and write these one-shots directly in English. I'm sorry if that upsets anyone. Another thing is, since this content is cheesier than the rest, I kinda wouldn't want to post it on the local Russian-speaking platform anyway. Due to the laws and stuff. You know.

A Grimmer x Runge playlist

I saw @arayashikiii's Grunge playlist, and for a while I've been considering whether I should share mine or not. After some internal debate, I decided that it won't hurt if I share it. So, here it is! I decided to do it in the same manner Arayashiki did, uploading links to YouTube, since it seemed like the easiest way to go about it. I've also put together some sort of cover. I used to post a lot of character playlists in the past. Shaking the old days, huh?

Arcade Fire - Supersymmetry I know you're living in my mind It's not the same as being alive ---- It's been a while since I've been to see you I don't know where, but you're not with me Heard a voice, like an echo But it came from me

Editors - Bullets If something has to change, then it always does ---- If something has to give, then it always will You don't need this disease, not right now

Goo Goo Dolls - Name And now we're grown-up orphans That never knew their names We don't belong to no one, that's a shame You could hide beside me Maybe for a while And I won't tell no one your name And I won't tell 'em your name

Matthew and the Atlas - Mirrors (Acoustic Version) My mind folding in the mirror There's no way I'm seeing any clearer Can you taste, taste it on your tongue now It's all that I can do to get around ---- My time is getting shorter I see I'm changing in a photograph My mind folding in the mirror My mind, my time You're the quiet in the violence You're the stranger at the door I don't wanna let you down But I don't wanna do this any more

Micah P. Hinson - It's Been so Long It's been so long Since I've seen you home Open hands and teeth and hearts And dreams I never can compete And I dont' even know your name Unpronouceable Unsatisfactable mind I've seen so gray Tell me theres not a way for all these Stories are the same

Kings of Leon - Wait for Me Cut open my heart Right at the scar And loosen up Gonna do what I'm told Go where I'm told And loosen up Take a shot in the rain One for the pain And loosen up I tried all the way Wait for me, wait for me It's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me ---- Going to soften the blow Soften the blow And give it up I saw the surprise The look in your eyes I gave it up Gonna be who I am Be who I am And give it up I tried all the way Wait for me, wait for me It's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me

Sad Lovers & Giants - German Cars I'm in love with German cars Gliding past me on the Autobahn Stainless idols with silent hearts Never turning, as we drift apart Are you a lover or a friend? It's not easy to pretend That you won't leave me in the end It's not easy, the end

Oberhofer - All Through the Night (Cyndi Lauper cover) All through the night Stray cat is crying, so stray cat sings back All through the night They have forgotten what by day they lack Oh, under those white street lamps There is a little chance they may see We have no past, we won't reach back Keep with me forward all through the night And once we start the meter clicks And it goes running all through the night Until it ends, there is no end

I was tired and devastated, and it was okay, but then I have accidentally rekindled that flame and, well, I guess it's time to drop more driftwood into this river. Figuratively speaking.

Some sketches and palette doodles. I don't even know how to approach Tenma and Rudy, but I'm trying

For the greater cause I am giving in to my corrupting impulses of drawing men in love, that cause being Grunge severely lacking in content. I would add "still", but really, nothing is changing, it's just me boiling alive in my own broth. Well, maybe something is changing, but I can't see it for now. For now, I will be the change I want to see in the world and spew whatever this is into the social media space. Sounds like a plan to me. I would've elaborated on what's going on here, but that's kinda embarrassing and I don't want to. Just take it, please. Or don't. That's also good.

MONSTER EDIT

Prisoner of Love(Minor Edit ver)

MONSTER EDIT

A Life to Be Envied

A Collection of Lyrics for Grunge

I've been debating whether to post this for a while, but in the end, the need and desire to honestly express my thoughts seem to have overcome my concerns.

Because I'm a non-native English speaker, the lyrics of the songs I've chosen are not in English by default.

This post is part of a series, so it will continue.

1.Happy Birthday, Kyoko (杏子)

I truly feel sorry for not being able to say things well I mulled it over a while, but I eventually fell asleep from exhaustion On the weekends, this town's air is stuffy and makes me choke, And when I sighed deeply, it was blotted out by the outdoor speakers Even when I put the words together, they're never meant to be said The voice I shout as loudly as I can into the sky over this bustling city Is my "Happy Birthday" to that person, in some faraway city

2.Oath, Hikaru Utada (誓い - 宇多田ヒカル)

This very day's without past or precedence It's an ideal day for our oath I don't need pretty flowers or witnesses Let's wear rings with the same colors Kiss me once, kiss me twice Just once isn't enough Kiss me once, kiss me twice Please give me you Kiss me once, kiss me twice Kiss me three times Please Kiss me once, kiss me twice Please give me you Let's listen to the sound of the rising sun, shoulder-to-shoulder Let's make an oath to live together

3.Wild Alliance, Ko Shibasaki (野性の同盟 - 柴咲コウ)

I miswrote a letter without any greeting The fold that I want to regard as important is bulky I crammed all of my mixed feelings into it, but as usual, I can't bring myself to send it to you I sew up this dissolute world, hoping to be rewarded We own this wildness Hey, how come we can't meet now? I want you to tell me I want to hear your voice The fact is, I knew before you even said it For you, only the silence is right

4.Pale Blue, Kenshi Yonezu (米津玄師)

That's a terribly out-of-length haute couture These frayed buttonholes I want to end this kind of crazy stage But I couldn't think of any closing remarks So I gazed at you No matter how many times I reborn, it's meaningless I want to be guided somewhere where I can meet you again I have nothing to say now, except I fell in love with you, with the pain Always, always, always

5.Love, Bluedawn (사랑 - 푸른새벽)

A nostalgia passes by here, this place is suddenly contracted and following that road it will get crooked Silence is shrinking pale, I silently walk towards it, it is sitting curled up Oh come in, pass by me I raise up the painful body and what on earth was this? I realized that it nodded with its eyes Silence is getting pale I silently call out its name, it's still dawn inside me Suddenly I search Silence is getting pale I silently call out its name, it's still dawn inside me Oh come in, pass by me with all your strength Love is a common story, right? Like this

6.Le suite, Mitsuki Takahata (青春の続き - 高畑充希)

I want to meet you "It's exhausting to live only for myself At this age, expectations and disappointments are all too obvious." My love for you has become overwhelming I want you to strongly and deeply embrace this fragile mind and body that has no place to go, and intoxicate me Ah, as long as I can hold onto you, I'll always feel safe

Elderly Runge Headcanons

Assuming Grimmer/Runge as basis

I think Runge is likely to live quite a long life. Even in his late 70s to early 80s, he'll probably remain in good health without any major issues. He won't have much of a hunched back, so he'll likely be quite tall for an old man.

He'll always stick to the same route for his walks, unless the weather is really bad. Barring heavy rain or snow, he'll probably take his walks very punctually.

He'll sit on a bench and quietly observe the surroundings for hours. While he won't be typing with his fingers anymore, he'll still observe everything closely, taking it all in.

Due to Grimmer's influence, he might have a heightened interest in children. He'll always carry candies in his pocket, and if he spots a child with a dark expression nearby, he'll quietly observe them and then approach, offering a candy with his reassuring words, "Don't worry, it's not poisonous."

There might be times when kids come to play at Runge's house. He'll always be quietly reading a book, and his first words when the kids enter will always be the same: "Wash your hands first."

Despite his nonchalant appearance, he'll remember all the children's names and know about their daily lives. If they encounter any problems, he might quietly resolve them without anyone noticing.

On his desk, there'll always be one frame lying face down. When he's about to go out, he'll lightly touch the frame and say, "I'll be back."

Sometimes, when he feels lonely, he'll pick up the frame and gaze at the picture inside.

He's not someone who laughs often, but the image that kids remember is of his face with a faint smile.

Though he might seem reclusive at first glance, he's certainly not a complete loner or a bystander. Expressing himself through actions is just more natural for him than words.

Thanks to Grimmer's encouragement, he'll likely continue to write consistently. His first piece might have been very straightforward, almost like a report listing facts, but over time, he'd likely incorporate more metaphors. Nevertheless, his emotions will still be restrained, and his unique observational perspective will remain intact.

He's somewhat numb to pain, so he might not even realize when he's pushing himself too hard.

He might be secretly handling a significant case without others knowing. It's probably not at someone else's request, but more likely part of his secretive plan or purpose. The truth of the matter might only come to light after his death.

He'll probably mutter to himself like this often. "Wolfgang, this should do, right?"

it was supposed to be a fanart for great fic (I'm sure you've all read it), but, uhh, I guess I haven't grown up to complete and cool art yet

HOPE YOU'LL LIKE IT THO!!!

그리머x룽게를 파는 사람들이 이 사실을 알아줬으면 해...그들은 게지히트 안에서 하나가 되었다는 걸...나는 이 사실을 깨닫는 순간 그 둘이 결국 맥주를 함께 마시지 못했다는 사실이 주는 안타까움과 괴로움에서 벗어났어...걔네는 이미 하나야...이건 내게 있어서 뇌피셜을 넘어서 신앙임...

GIFs that best describe Grunge inside me

Grunge

I'm usually chill when I use English, but I kinda messed up this time… Sorry about that.

So, this post is basically a translation of the Korean post you can find in this link.

Initially, I was all calm and composed while translating, but in the end, I couldn't keep it together.

If Urasawa offed Grimmer in the story because their chemistry was just too good to handle? Maybe Urasawa didn't know what to do with them. Like, imagine if everything got resolved and Grimmer survived; they'd totally grab that beer they promised each other, right? And they'd probably realize how similar their pasts and issues are, becoming BFFs in no time with a "You too? Same here." kinda vibe.

So what would be next for them? Runge would ditch the BKA and tag along with Grimmer on his globetrotting adventures, right? Picture Grimmer, slinging a huge bag over his shoulder, turning to Runge (who's rocking some comfy casual wear instead of his usual suit) and asking, "You ready?"

This could've been the ultimate queer ending, so I can't help but suspect that Urasawa was like, "Nope, can't let that happen," and had Grimmer bite the dust. I've been ranting about this to my fellow Monster-loving friends since last year, and now that we're halfway through 2023, I'm still going strong, even translating this into English and posting it on Tumblr. It's just… my heart is so heavy…

I kinda feel like Urasawa is way too into preserving the hetero norm and the whole family thing, which rubs me the wrong way… Sure, it was nice to see Runge regain his humanity and reconnect with his daughter, but taking Grimmer away from him was just cruel. What's so wrong with Heinrich Runge starting fresh with another man? It's like Runge's boyfriend got stolen by the Creator himself… snatched away as soon as they met… How am I supposed to deal with that? I know, of course, that there's a reason why Grimmer was died, and I know that it's the same reason why Johan's real name wasn't revealed… But still, that's not enough…

My inner overinvested otaku is seriously losing its mind over this.

But seriously, if Grimmer had lived and been with Runge, he might've actually gotten his name back… I have no doubt Runge would've played a huge part in helping Grimmer find his true name…

And can I talk about how hilarious it is that Runge was one of the people begging Vardemann to prove Grimmer's innocence in Another Monster? It makes sense for Tenma and Suk, but Runge too? Is it funny or just… I dunno, when I read that part, I couldn't help but think that Runge had some low-key love for Grimmer and held out hope for him. Why else would he care so much about someone he only knew for a day or two?

As someone kinda similar to Runge (which sounds weird, I know), I'm pretty sure he fell hard for Grimmer at first sight. Runge might've seemed chill around Grimmer in Ruhenheim, but deep down, he was shook and amazed. Like, "There's actually someone like this out there?" But it wouldn't have been easy for Runge to acknowledge those feelings, and he might not even have realized it. So he played it cool and treated Grimmer like usual, all the while being super drawn to him. Basically, Runge fell head over heels for Grimmer right away and found a glimmer of hope. If I had to put that hope into words, it'd be: Maybe with this person, I could discover something totally different from everything I've experienced so far.

Yeah, that's the kind of faint yet powerful hope…

But the cold, uncaring Creator… that heartless Creator ripped Grimmer away from Runge…

아 영어...영어 어려워.........

Here's the 4K modified version. I leveled up the quality, nailed the font, threw in some extra scenes, and spiced up the effects. I didn't intend to work so hard on editing this video, but editing the effect was essential to explain the scene below...

+) One hidden metaphor:

The red mist through this scene is actually the bloodstains left behind by Grimmer on the walls. Despite Grimmer's own life being laden with regrets (hinted by the glimpse of Kinderheim 511's facility + bloodstains), the instant he encounters Runge, his life transforms into something that everyone else would yearn for, full of envy.

Monster × A Life to Be Jealous of Grimmer/Lunge(Runge) AMV

Pt.1 / Runge Edit

Don't freak out about the sudden Korean. It's heartbreaking they missed out on all the things they could've had together.

아마 내가 텀블러에 한국어로 그리머x룽게에 대해서 처음 글을 쓴 사람이 되겠지...미래에 생길지도 모를, 이 가난하고 가난한 주식에 모든 것을 투자해버린 한국인 분을 위해서 작성함. 생길지 의심스럽긴 하지만 어쨌든...당신은 혼자가 아닙니다...당신만 외롭게 이 지구상에서 혼자 이 컾을 좋아하는 게 아닙니다.........여기에 쓴 내용에 대해서는 나중에 잘 다듬어서 영어로 번역하긴 할 거임.

나오키가 그리머를 죽인 건 지도 당황해서 그런 거 아니었을까? 캐릭터를 등장시키고 루엔하임까지 가게 한 건 좋았는데 거기서 룽게와 만나게 하고 보니 이 자식들 케미가 쓸데없이 좋아서 지도 난감해진 거 아님? 아니 생각을 해 봐...모든 사건이 일단락되고 그리머가 살아남으면 이 자식들은 당연히 약속대로 맥주 한 잔을 하게 될 거고, 자기들의 과거와 안고 있는 심리적인 문제가 너무도 비슷하다는 걸 알아차릴 거 아님? 말 그대로 단기간에 야 너두? 야 나두! 상태가 돼서 찐친이 될 거잖아? 그럼 뭐가 기다리고 있겠어? 룽게는 BKA 때려치우고 전 세계를 다시 자유롭게 돌아다닐 그리머를 따라가지 않겠음? 그리머가 큰 배낭 매고 "준비 다 됐어요?"하며 고개를 돌리면 "자네야말로 준비는 끝났나?" 하면서 사복 차림에 가방 든 룽게가 나오지 않겠냐고...말 그대로 역대급 퀴어 엔딩 나게 생겼으니까 나오키가 헉 그건 안 되지 하면서 그리머 죽인 거 아니냐는 킹리적 갓심이 든단 말임. 이거 작년부터 입이 닳도록 하던 소리인데 2023년의 절반이 지나가고 있는 이 시점까지 꽤 진심으로 떠들고 있다는 게 웃김.

개인적으로 나오키는 이성애 정상가족 지키기에 미쳐 있는 것 같아서 좀 거부감 드는 부분이 있음...룽게의 인간성 회복으로 딸과 대화를 다시 시작한 묘사를 넣는 건 좋았는데...얘한테서 그리머를 뺏어가는 건 정말 너무 했음...남자와 새 시작을 하는 하인리히 룽게가 뭐 어때서요...룽게는 창조주에게 남친을 뺏긴 거나 다름없는 거야...만나자마자 뺏겼어...어쩔 건데 이거...아 나도 알고 있어 그리머를 죽인 이유가 있는 거 당연히 나도 알지 그리고 그건 요한의 실명이 밝혀지지 않았고 어머니와 재회했는지도 모호하게 그려진 이유와도 같다는 걸 나도 잘 알아...아니 시발 그래도 그렇지.........대충 이런 생각의 흐름을 타고 내 안에 있는 오몰입 과타쿠가 날뛰는 편

그리고 혹시 누가 알겠음. 그리머는 살아 있었다면, 그리고 룽게와 함께였다면 그때는 정말로 자기 이름을 되잦았을지 누가 알겠냐고...나는 의심하지 않아...그리머가 이름을 찾는 과정에서 룽게는 반드시 관여될 거라고 의심하지 않는다고...

어나더 몬스터에서 바데만에게 그리머의 무죄를 입증해달라고 부탁한 사람 중에 룽게가 있다는 것도 너무...너무...웃겼음........아니 텐마와 수크가 그러는 건 매우 납득이 되는데 너까지? 이건 그냥 웃기다고 해야 할지....걍...그 묘사를 보고 룽게가 그리머를 알게 모르게 사랑했구나, 그리머에게 희망을 걸고 있었구나 이 생각밖에 안 들었음. 그게 아니라면 꼴랑 하룬가 이틀 정도 만난 사람에 대해서 그렇게까지 신경을 쓰겠냐...

이건 내가 룽게와 비슷한 부류의 인간(쓰고나니까 졸라 이상한데 어쨌든)이라서 더욱 자신 있게 할 수 있는 말임. 룽게는 그리머에게 첫눈에 반했을 확률이 높음. 루엔하임에서 그리머를 대하는 룽게의 그 일련의 태도는 평정을 지키고 있는 것처럼 보이지만 사실 깊게 동요하고 있고 놀라워하고 있다는 의미임. 말하자면 "세상에 저런 사람이 정말로 있다고? 와..."하고 있는 상태. 근데 룽게가 이 날 것 그대로의 감정에 진입하는 건 결코 쉬운 일이 아니었을 거고, 자각조차 잘 하지 못했을 거임. 그래서 룽게는 일단 평정을 지키고 평소의 태도대로 그리머를 대하지만 사실은 굉장히 이끌리고 있는 거라고 난 확신할 수 있음. 말하자면 룽게는 그리머에게 첫눈에 반했으면서, 어떤 희망을 발견했던 거임. 이 사람과 함께라면 어쩌면 지금까지 삶에서 봐 왔던 것과는 전혀 다른 것을 찾을 수 있을지도 모른다는 옅지만 강렬한 기대와 희망말임. 근데 창조주께서...무심하신 창조주께서...룽게에게서 기어코 그리머를 앗아가버림................아 지금 타자 치고 있는데도 빡치네 나오키 용서 못 해 진짜

아 줄글로 주접글 쓰는 게 너무 오랜만이라서 내용 엉망진창이네. 근데 뭐 어쩌겠어 나는 피곤하다...

I'm pretty chill and laid-back when I use English, but when I dive into conversations in my mother tongue, I go wild. It's just something I can't control…

Monster × A Life to Be Jealous of Grimmer/Lunge(Runge) AMV

Pt.1 / Runge Edit

Oh, feel free to call me 'Ara'! :)

I'm sorry for showing too many reactions at once. I hope this mention doesn't overwhelm you. I've been listening to your playlist one by one, and I'm deeply moved with each song… The songs you have chosen fit them perfectly. They contain a sense of loneliness but never become excessively melancholic, and each of them expresses emotions in their own lovely way. I can tell how you perceive Grunge very well. (Looking back now, I feel a bit embarrassed because the songs I selected tend to be overly sentimental.) Thanks to you, I'm discovering a lot of great songs!

If it's alright with you, may I choose one song from your playlist and create an AMV? After completing one AMV, I've been wanting to create another one and I'm currently in the process of selecting a song. Your playlist has been a great inspiration to me!

A Grimmer x Runge playlist

I saw @arayashikiii's Grunge playlist, and for a while I've been considering whether I should share mine or not. After some internal debate, I decided that it won't hurt if I share it. So, here it is! I decided to do it in the same manner Arayashiki did, uploading links to YouTube, since it seemed like the easiest way to go about it. I've also put together some sort of cover. I used to post a lot of character playlists in the past. Shaking the old days, huh?

Arcade Fire - Supersymmetry I know you're living in my mind It's not the same as being alive ---- It's been a while since I've been to see you I don't know where, but you're not with me Heard a voice, like an echo But it came from me

Editors - Bullets If something has to change, then it always does ---- If something has to give, then it always will You don't need this disease, not right now

Goo Goo Dolls - Name And now we're grown-up orphans That never knew their names We don't belong to no one, that's a shame You could hide beside me Maybe for a while And I won't tell no one your name And I won't tell 'em your name

Matthew and the Atlas - Mirrors (Acoustic Version) My mind folding in the mirror There's no way I'm seeing any clearer Can you taste, taste it on your tongue now It's all that I can do to get around ---- My time is getting shorter I see I'm changing in a photograph My mind folding in the mirror My mind, my time You're the quiet in the violence You're the stranger at the door I don't wanna let you down But I don't wanna do this any more

Micah P. Hinson - It's Been so Long It's been so long Since I've seen you home Open hands and teeth and hearts And dreams I never can compete And I dont' even know your name Unpronouceable Unsatisfactable mind I've seen so gray Tell me theres not a way for all these Stories are the same

Kings of Leon - Wait for Me Cut open my heart Right at the scar And loosen up Gonna do what I'm told Go where I'm told And loosen up Take a shot in the rain One for the pain And loosen up I tried all the way Wait for me, wait for me It's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me ---- Going to soften the blow Soften the blow And give it up I saw the surprise The look in your eyes I gave it up Gonna be who I am Be who I am And give it up I tried all the way Wait for me, wait for me It's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me

Sad Lovers & Giants - German Cars I'm in love with German cars Gliding past me on the Autobahn Stainless idols with silent hearts Never turning, as we drift apart Are you a lover or a friend? It's not easy to pretend That you won't leave me in the end It's not easy, the end

Oberhofer - All Through the Night (Cyndi Lauper cover) All through the night Stray cat is crying, so stray cat sings back All through the night They have forgotten what by day they lack Oh, under those white street lamps There is a little chance they may see We have no past, we won't reach back Keep with me forward all through the night And once we start the meter clicks And it goes running all through the night Until it ends, there is no end

Essentially, the word "Nioi (匂い)" in Japanese literally translates to 'smell,' but it is also used subjectively to express 'guessing' and 'certainty' when sensing something. In other words, the term "detective's smell" is used to emphasize the strong intuition of sensing something detective-like. Considering the original Japanese text, Grimmer's remark to Runge that he smells like a detective can be most appropriately interpreted as "he gives off a detective vibe, almost certainly." However, I still believe that there can be 'ambiguous' interpretations of this statement. In other words, Grimmer deduced that Runge was a detective based on his words and actions, but it's also possible that Grimmer was literally close enough to smell him. After all, "Nioi" is still a word that refers to smell. In that sense, I wholeheartedly agree with your opinion!!

Grunge

I hate saying stuff, because I always regret it in the end. But once in a blue moon my desire to say something grows so strong that I crawl from under my rock and make some sort of a statement somewhere. It's that time now.

I've already talked my friend's ear off with this crap, but it's still not enough. It also drives me up the wall that I don't see this stuff being said all the time, or at least some of the time. I guess I don't see it being said at all. So I guess I have to say it myself. 

I'm talking about this huge thing Runge canonically has for Grimmer. Not even in the romantic sense... Let me explain. In the crudest of terms, too.

By the time Runge makes it to Ruhenheim, he is already not quite the same as he was at the start. His path to Ruhenheim was the most tedious, and yet he still got there before everyone else. And Grimmer definitely catches his eye when they intersect. Again, not in the romantic sense. They just go around the town, exploring the surroundings and kinda watching each other. And they both know. They know what's going on, they know who the other person is, but they just waltz around it for quite some time. Until they finally have a proper conversation in that desolate place. And that conversation, man...

They understood each other with half-word, literally skipping a good portion of talking, because that would just be redundant. Runge is absolutely chill with the idea that Grimmer might be a murderer. The guy has a nice smile, so who cares, right? Grimmer states that Runge "smells like a detective". Is it just me, or does that sound, uhhh... extremely weird? Almost in a flirty sort of way. Because you gotta get pretty close to someone to take a good whiff of them. And hearing something like that being said about yourself, it must be pretty embarrassing, or confusing, or thrilling. What does that even mean, by the way? I thought so hard about it, and I still can't tell for sure. What do detectives smell like? Gunpowder, paperwork and cold, hard determination? Do they reek of sweat, or some special kind of cologne? I have no idea. But I guess Grimmer has, and Runge, he just stands there, looking at him like it's a given.

And after that, they just click. "Oh, hey, we're on the same page, we're after the same thing". And without any negotiation, they simply decide that they work together now. I am fully convinced that at this very moment Runge went, "This one". No context, just – "This one", about Grimmer. 

He then proceeded to entrust Grimmer with his most important evidence, the very one that led him to Ruhenheim. And then, at Versteck... Man. His "I'll buy you a beer" says so many things, just because it came from Runge. He doesn't have any friends. He doesn't even communicate with his colleagues properly. But, somehow, he is still willing to bond with Grimmer. I guess it's a "we're the same, so let's be alone together" thing. At the same time, he's just heard Grimmer stating that he cannot enjoy simple pleasures in life. That means, he wouldn't be able to enjoy this suggested after-work-beer either, right? So Runge's invitation serves as a double promise: that they'll get the job done and make it out of Ruhenheim alive, and that Grimmer will be fixed enough to finally enjoy that beer with him. 

Needless to say, Runge really, really wanted to keep Grimmer alive. And he doesn't cope with Grimmer's death well. Say what you will, but visiting someone's grave with a beer after A YEAR that they've passed, lamenting how you wish you would have known them, is pretty damn strange. And I suppose Runge might've visited Grimmer's grave prior, too, with some periodicity. The card, the plans, the beer, the hinted promise – he really wanted Grimmer to become his friend. And just because it's Runge, who refused to even engage in a casual talk with his peers and barely cared that his wife and daughter abandoned him, this thing he has for Grimmer seems to be especially large, unalloyed and special.

Monster × Prisoner of Love

Grimmer/Lunge(Runge) AMV

Oh my gosh…I've been eagerly waiting for your art…and the moment I saw it, all the tiredness just vanished…Thank you so much…Your works always feeds me…

I was tired and devastated, and it was okay, but then I have accidentally rekindled that flame and, well, I guess it's time to drop more driftwood into this river. Figuratively speaking.

Grunge

There is one thing that surprises me whenever I think of Grimmer and Lunge. Both share the same problem of a lack of humanity (especially emotion). However, the way in which these two people are free from problems is completely opposite.

To put it simply, Grimmer should be remembered, but Lunge should be forgotten. I believe that true growth for Lunge starts with stopping the compulsive hoarding of data.

If Grimmer had survived, he would have sincerely told Lunge that he didn't have to remember so obsessively and desperately. And that would have been the first piece of advice that Lunge heard about his own way of remembering.

Grimmer would have been genuinely concerned about him and perhaps stopped his typing-obsessed fingers.

(We already know that Gillen pointed out Lunge's memory method. However, this is close to a strategic attack on Lunge's blind spots.)

Some sketches and palette doodles. I don't even know how to approach Tenma and Rudy, but I'm trying

Grunge / Grimmer x Lunge Playlist

My first post. I dedicate the honor of my first post to two characters and ship that I have loved so much over the past half year.

With a really honest heart, I chose it with all my tastes.

Mondo Grosso - IN THIS WORLD (Piano mix)

Ilaria Graziano - i do

Telepopmusik - Into Everything

Tokyo Incidents - Sweet Spot

Hikaru Utada - Somewhere Near Marseilles

They've been driving me crazy for the past half year. I've been content with barely interacting with anyone, but eventually they made me open a Tumblr account. I desperately need people I can talk to about them…

(I'm not a native speaker of English, so there may be errors.)