Monkey Business

The Obligatory "I'm New" Post!

2007-05-22T10:12:06Z

Hey! I'm a new member to the community, blah, blah, blah. =^^= I just got back into Fruits basket, particularly the anime (since I only own the first three volumes of the manga...).

I actually came across the Ritsu shrine a few.... years (?) ago and thought it was wonderful. I'm on a Ritsu sort of high right now. X3 I notice the last post in here was a year ago. .__.

Hmm... well, I suppose I'll act up then. X3

~AketA

monkeyxbusiness @ 2006-05-03T17:51:00

2006-05-03T22:51:44Z

Interested in a new kind of Fruits Basket RP? Well then, check out RPG here.

I hope this in no way interferes with the intentions of this community.

Drabble

2006-05-01T16:41:29Z

Randomly wrote a drabble, thought I'd share it. ^_^ Enjoy.

Title: Concave Scream
Fandom: Fruits Basket
Rating: PG
Genre: Angst
Characters: Ritsu
Warning: None needed.
Summary: It's hard to voice what's on the inside.

I don't really mean to, but I shout a lot. It's the only way I can express my deepest apologies and make them feel worth something. Although, the shouting usually is just means for another round of “I'm sorrys” - not many people approve of my methods.

The real shouting is done in silence. Inside, everything is broken and the demon that is my tainted soul begs for forgiveness. It's the screaming on the inside that compels me to become so spastic when I apologize. It's what's on the inside that tries to escape, only to become lodged in my throat and make me choke on my words again.

Colorbar!

2006-03-24T00:04:34Z

Hey-lo! I'm new to the Ritsu-worship (but not to the Fruits Basket fandom) and I just joined this community a few days ago.

I come bringing gifts! A colorbar to be exact;

Comment if you like it and please credit shini02 if you take it. Thanks and enjoy! ^_^

monkeyxbusiness @ 2006-03-11T21:30:00

2006-03-12T02:35:11Z

I've noticed that this community isn't very active, but I thought I'd introduce myself anyway, with a bit of fanart. I'm Misha, a HUGE fan of cross-dressing men (I heart Kamatari from Rurouni Kenshin...Jakotsu from Inu Yasha...Almost any boy who's pretty and feminine...). Naturally, I adore Ritsu. As some one with little self-cinfidence, I have a particularly soft spot for him. Yay monkey-love!

Another Challenge Fic

2006-02-19T22:05:48Z

If I'm not allowed to do this, I'm sorry. ^^;
I'm looking for stories pertaining to Ritsu - He's the year of the monkey. Any and all will be welcome as long as they are about him. Love you forever if you write me some. *hearts*

Who Claimed Ritsu?

2005-10-26T18:17:37Z

That's right, I claimed little Ritchan at iconfiend100! As I go along, I'll post the icons here. I'll be one of the few people who actually make icons of Ritchan.

Otakon Fun!

2005-08-25T18:35:19Z

So I was at Otakon last weekend, where dark_is_the_sex introduced me to Mike McFarland, a.k.a. Ritsu's dub voice. We talked for a few minutes about cons in general, and then he did the Ritsu and Havoc voices for me (because my splint was decorated in FMA stuff and I mentioned the page to him on my Ritsu shrine). He did the Ritsu voice kind of loud and got embarrassed about it. And then he discretely signed my splint (so that no one would think he was signing autographs again). Here it is:

http://pics.livejournal.com/aguynamedgoo/pic/0006k89g/g11

And for the FMA fans in this comm, I was also introduced to Vic Mignogna (Ed's dub voice), although I didn't really get to talk to him (which was a shame). I told him that Mike had signed one side of my splint, so he signed the other:

http://pics.livejournal.com/aguynamedgoo/pic/0006ptyc/g11

A couple of Friends Only Banners

2005-07-27T15:12:46Z

Since I've just joined I thought I'd make a post with gifts as a sort of hello.

They aren't very good but you are free to take,edit and direct link all you like.

Nice to meet all of you!

2005-07-20T00:29:51Z

Konnichiwa, minna-san! ^__^

My name is Rebecca, but I prefer to be called Katsu and you may call me "Kat-chan," if you would like. When I first saw Rit-chan in the manga, I felt an instant connection between myself and the lovely Monkey. My friends always tell me, "Don't apologize so much!" and "Stop saying that you're sorry already!" Then, one day, I realized that I do say sorry so very often. But...but I just want to make everyone happy? As fellow Furuba and Ritsu fans, you realize that this is okay, right? Is it wrong for me to like Ritsu, since so many of you like him, too? Gomen nasai!

monkeyxbusiness @ 2005-06-14T12:12:00

2005-06-14T17:14:45Z

Hello. I hope this post is appropriate for this community. If not, feel free to delete it. But I am here to advertise a new Fruits Basket RPG on livejournal. It has a rather unique story with double the amount of available characters. If you are interested, please visit the community here, and our information here. If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail me at hikarutsuki@hotmail.com or reply to this post.

Thank you, and I hope to see you soon.

Fanbook Scan!

2005-06-12T22:25:54Z

Compliments of flamika, here is the scan of Ritsu and Mit-chan's date from the Fruits Basket fanbook!

http://pics.livejournal.com/aguynamedgoo/pic/00015ps6

Autograph!

2005-06-11T15:11:04Z

Okay, here's something you get only if you 1.) run the only extensive character shrine to an obscure character and 2.) bash their English voice actor for months on end (I took down Fun with FUNimation eventually, but I was mad for a really long time):

Yes, that is an autograph from Mike McFarland, Ritsu's English VA. My friend, dark_is_the_sex, met him at a con and mentioned my name, so he jotted down the autograph. He also left the message "tell him I don't blame him" (in response to me not liking the job he did). I'll concede he's a nice guy, but that doesn't mean I have to like how he dubbed him. :P

Unexpected Monkey Love!

2005-05-21T19:21:11Z

The Year of the Monkey is over, but Takaya-sensei didn't forget our little monkey boy. No, in fact, to commorate the change from Year of the Monkey to Year of the Rooster, she made this special pic of Ritsu and Kureno, donated to me by an anonymous donor. Here it is, for your viewing pleasure:

http://pics.livejournal.com/aguynamedgoo/pic/00010hhw

Hello!

2005-05-16T23:38:22Z

Hey! Just wanted to introduce myself... I just joined. I was so happy to find this community! I'm really new to Furuba, but I was totally drawn to Ritsu. Normally I'm a bit annoyed by really hyper characters, but something about Ritsu's vulnerability really got to me. =) I found so little fanfiction out there... I'm looking forward to reading back through here to see what kind of goodies I can find...

I'm also curious... does anyone know when Ritsu will show up in the manga again after vol. 8?

Picture n news!

2005-04-05T00:54:18Z

Ello everyone ^_^ Just a word of reminder that the volume of Furuba with Ritsu in it comes out this month on the 12th. I hope to get it if I get money T_T;;

Also I drew a picture on that artpad.art.com thing

http://artpad.art.com/?ieg7ott52a4 Tis Ritsu >_> I suck at drawing...

Ritsu, Manga-Style!

2005-02-15T20:54:01Z

Finally, after two and a half years of running Monkey Business, I can tell you all with confidence what happens in the Fruits Basket manga involving Ritsu! And away we go!

-After finding out Ritsu is a boy, much emphasis is made on all of the males of the Sohma family being very pretty, but Ritsu being prettier than most. Tohru and Momiji both gush about how "beautiful and energetic" he is. Awww, monkey love. ^_^

-We get to see more of Ritsu's childhood, not just of his parents apologizing for him but him asking Kagura for his first dress. Kagura: "You mean you've been wearing my old dress every day?!" Ritsu: "Yes. May I please have it?"

-Some really cute pictures of monkey-version Ritsu, mostly panicked, are included. I'll scan them someday.

-Ritsu seems suicidal pretty much all through the chapter. Even after the "suicide scene" he dwells on why he shouldn't be allowed to exist and pointedly tells Tohru that if he can't change then it would be better if he weren't alive. Also, Shigure says that Ritsu and his mother suffer from the same neurosis.

-The infamous Mit-chan situation: I'd have to say it looks like a love connection, IMO. Tohru tells Ritsu that the person for him may be someone he's never even met, and upon returning to the house Mit-chan is writing a suicide note to give to her family, causing Tohru to talk her out of committing suicide (sound familiar?). When Ritsu brings in the takoyaki, Shigure tells Mit-chan that the reason he didn't finish his manuscript was because of Ritsu's sudden visit, sending them both into a panic. When they both mention Shigure eating his takoyaki and writing at the same time, they suddenly look at each other and begin discussing "the power of takoyaki", which segues into a really adorable scene of Ritsu and Mit-chan reassuring each other that the situation is not their fault (Ritsu: "If that is the case, then the writer is entirely to blame, not you!" Mit-chan: "Yes, I agree, if he is going to be lazy then he shouldn't be using you as an excuse!") 1...2...3...AWWWW!

My Necklace

2005-02-13T17:54:52Z

I just today got a necklace I special ordered with Italian charms of my three favorite characters of anything ever: Integra from Hellsing, Himiko from Get Backers, and Ritsu from Fruits Basket. Thought I'd share the wealth.

Wealth found here.

If this is spam feel free to delete it, and if anyone wants the link to the person who made it (the necklace or the charms) let me know and I'll fetch it. (She makes custom charms from screenshots.) I apologize in advance for the poor quality of the pics.

X-posted at aguynamedgoo, fruits_basket, getbackers, hellsing, and monkeyxbusiness.

Hello!

2005-01-26T00:47:13Z

(Newbie Alert!)I love Fruits Basket in general but Ritsu is one of my all-time favourite characters, for loads of reasons which are too boring to list here. I am just happy to find other people who think he is as cool as I do. More power to us, eh? ^-^

New AIM Name

2005-01-16T18:48:21Z

For people who tried to IM me using the name in my LJ profile, I've actually changed it a couple of times since I last updated it. The people in this comm who want to talk to me about Ritsu or just shoot the breeze can IM me on AIM at Saru Ritsu Sohma.

Funny little fan fic

2004-12-25T06:54:02Z

Howdy do. It's x-mas now and I was readin some fanfiction. I found one about Ritsu and him kicking some Puchuu butt! Now if you don't know what puchuu's are they are cute little bear looking things with futon beaters :D They are from the anime/manga Excel Saga. Anyway I got many ideas for pictures to draw from it so I give you le link. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2005858/1/ Read about Ritsu gone mad!

Travel Ritsu

2004-11-22T18:56:37Z

I recently moved to Pennsylvania (which is what delayed me getting my tattoo. I should have it after the Holidays), and I visited Stuffingtown, USA (a store like Build-a-Bear) and made a very special adoption:

When I went back up to Maine to visit my family a couple days ago, I took a bus. Ritsu was the center of attention. People should travel with monkeys in pink pajamas more often. ^_~

X-posted on fruits_basket and monkeyxbusiness.

Bishounen Pocky ^_^

2004-11-13T03:11:02Z

I was a little bored and wanted to work on my bishounen pocky collection so I made this!

Ain't it purty! ^_^ I hope you like it o_o;;

Ritsu Pumpkin!

2004-10-28T00:32:20Z

Well, as this weekend I won't be here (Halloween wedding, yo. Fear the zombie-pirate Kewie. *slurps brains*) I had to go ahead and do my pumpkin today. ^__^ Not that I minded, it was well worth the hours I put into it. (I did it just a touch too small, so I had too many little pieces. XD;)

Anyway...

^___________^ <33 I think my Mom is worried about me. X3

And yes, I had to share this.. er.. everywhere. :3;

Happy Halloweeeeen~! *skips off*

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2004-10-27T19:15:22Z

Um. Hi, everyone. I just joined this morning.

Was at ff.net a moment ago, finally having put time aside to read aguynamedgoo's Surrender. And, um. Please tell me you wrote more of this than the chapter 1 that's posted there? ¬_¬

But speaking of Ritsu-fic, I saw in the older posts that there are a few Ayame/Ritsu fans here. Hajimemashite. Before I climbed into Ayame's head and found I'd gotten stuck so I might as well redecorate, I really liked the idea of this pairing. I still feel it could either turn out to be something very good for both of them, or the worst moving vehicle disaster since the bombings in Barcelona.
Now I'm just rambling, but. I did find an Aya/Ritsu fic a while back, called Radiance, for those interested. It does take into account Ayame's one-sided OTP with Hatori, which I feel is necessary in tackling this pairing.

What brought me here this morning was actually having just referred a few people to Monkey Business in another Furuba comm. In checking the link (for the first time in a few months), I saw this community mentioned, and thought I'd pop on over.
The reason MB came up was because very_rotten and I posted Ritsu-centric drabbles over at 100_fruit this week. If anyone wants to see, mine's called Wallflower. Hers, Born to Shimmer is much, much better than mine, though.

I also see in the old comments that several of you mentioned having played Ritsu in various rps. I enjoy reading that sort of thing when it's available to the web in general. Would any of you care to share links? It doesn't matter if the rps are no longer active - in fact, sometimes that's better.

Nice to meet everyone,

~S

P.S. Goo, when do we get to see your new tat? You're going to take a picture for us, yes?

Monkey Business

The Obligatory "I'm New" Post!

monkeyxbusiness @ 2006-05-03T17:51:00

Drabble

Colorbar!

monkeyxbusiness @ 2006-03-11T21:30:00

Another Challenge Fic

Who Claimed Ritsu?

Otakon Fun!

A couple of Friends Only Banners

Nice to meet all of you!

monkeyxbusiness @ 2005-06-14T12:12:00

Fanbook Scan!

Autograph!

Unexpected Monkey Love!

Hello!

Picture n news!

Ritsu, Manga-Style!

My Necklace

Hello!

New AIM Name

Funny little fan fic

Travel Ritsu

Bishounen Pocky ^_^

Ritsu Pumpkin!

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