What is something you have researched lately for your fic(s)? Or something you learnt a long time ago for one which you still find fascinating?
Recently I’ve been learning a lot more about the Japanese school system. Some of which I learnt once, but had forgotten, and others which I never knew.
One fact I forgot was how you cannot be held back a grade. The social stigmatization from it is considered more damaging than the fact someone’s grades might show they don’t understand anything going on in class.
One I learnt which I did not know at all was how the punishment of standing out in the hallway with buckets of water was phased out in the 80s, along with other physical punishments to students. This explains why you might see it happen in older anime, but not in any newer ones.
I enjoy all of the things I learn through my desire to write. How about you?
Same! I don’t believe in astrology, but it doesn’t stop me from finding it a fascinating set piece for creation. Things like that are actually very helpful when creating original cultures and settings as well. Doesn’t stop it from having it’s place in fanfic! Especially when you are making sure your background OCs are somewhat fleshed out so the world feels real. They believe and know a lot of things I don’t, so time for more research on the subjects!