tani_recs

Fandom: Gokusen
Pairings/Characters: Shin/Yankumi
Rating: PG
Wordcount: 1177
Spoilers for: drama
Author: astraea_cniht
Website: none
Summary: “After all,” Yankumi sniffled, forcing her voice to be cheery, “they're called crushes because they leave you broken-hearted, right?"
Why: I have a thing about drama. Reality in fiction is great and all, but sometimes all I want is the dramatic confrontation or the heartfelt confession or the emotional blubbering that takes just a little bit of suspension of disbelief to swallow, but is so enjoyable once you do that you never regret the choice. This story is kind of like that. There are a couple places where I couldn't help but feel that it was overly dramatic, but they were just the right places for me to not mind. Also, the author has some nice insights into both Shin and Yankumi that I really enjoyed. (Not to mention that I'm obsessed enough with Shinkumi to view everything I read through rose-colored glasses...)

Broken-hearted by astraea_cniht

Fandom: Gokusen
Pairings/Characters: ensemble
Rating: PG
Wordcount: 629
Warnings: zombie crack
Author: anenko
Website: i wrote that!
Summary: Hordes of the shuffling, moaning undead were laying siege to Shirokin.
Why: I'll admit it. I will read anything Gokusen these days, as long as it's sufficiently drama-based so that it doesn't end up spoiling me for the manga (which I am making my slow way through). So obviously I couldn't resist reading this. And even though it's obviously crack, it's that kind of crack where even though the situation is ridiculous, the responses of the characters to the situation is just right. So, if you're curious about just how Shirokin would react to an invasion of zombies...well, here's your answer!

untitled zombie!crackfic by anenko

Fandom: Gokusen
Pairings/Characters: Shin/Yankumi
Rating: PG-13
Wordcount: 1,235
Author: aliaspiral
Website: SilverSpiral.net
Summary: She was wearing nothing but his uniform jacket.
Why: Just read that summary and try to tell me that you don't want to read this and see Shin's suffering. Seriously, this story had me snickering the entire way through. Poor Shin and his long-suffering nobility as he deals with the oblivious Yankumi. It really never ceases to amuse me. ^^

Uniformly Covered by alianora

Fandom: Gokusen
Pairings/Characters: Shin/Yankumi
Rating: PG
Wordcount: 1,633
Author: fragilistikal
Website: in the demon's lair
Summary: Years down the road, Sawada Shin glowers at the whispering comments made by idiot strangers when he’s out with Kumiko.
Why: This is labeled as the first part of a series, but it since it's been two years since this part came out, I'm assuming that this is all there will be. Which is fine, because this stands alone without a problem. I really like this view of Shin and Yankumi. Shin's voice is really great, especially in the way his affection for Yankumi comes shining through. I also like the details that are included (especially the Matsumoto Jun references, I have to admit). It's too bad there's not more of this, but what there is is a nice slice of life.

The Life by cinderfallen

Fandom: Gokusen
Pairings/Characters: Shin/Yankumi
Rating: PG
Wordcount: 1,010
Spoilers for: end of the J-drama
Author: Sahara Storm
Website: Sahara Storm on Ff.net
Summary: “They are both in love with each other. The only question is how long it will take them both to realise that their feelings are returned.”
Why: It's probably terribly geeky, but I really loved the structure of this. Also, the character voice is done very well. Oh, and the ending is lovely.

Time Tells by Sahara Storm

Fandom: Gokusen
Pairings/Characters: Shin/Yankumi
Rating: G
Wordcount: 529
Author: chaiteelatte
Website: chaiteelatte's fanfiction tag
Summary: Ever since Sawada started coming over for dinner, the after dinner conversation became a bit awkward for Yankumi.
Why: I like this because of the way it shows how well Shin fits into Yankumi's family. Also, Yankumi's obliviousness just amuses me. :)

After Dinner Conversation by chaiteelatte

Fandom: Gokusen
Pairings/Characters: Shin/Yankumi, Noda
Rating: G
Wordcount: 1,134
Author: Avelynn Tame
Website: Avelynn Tame on FF.net
Summary: A picture is worth a thousand words.
Why: First, I think Noda is adorable, so any story that has him as a main character is alright by me. Second, I like the depth that the author added to Noda. The idea of him taking pictures obsessively really appeals to me for some reason. Finally, I'm always interested in seeing how the students react when they realize how Shin feels about Yankumi, and this story fulfills that wish quite nicely. This particular idea is a bit cliche, but as far as I'm concerned it's a good cliche, and the author does a nice job of executing it. Just thinking about this one makes me smile.

Portrait by Avelynn Tame

Fandom: Gokusen
Pairings/Characters: Shin/Yankumi
Rating: PG
Wordcount: 750
Spoilers for: the whole drama
Author: anenko
Website: i wrote that!
Summary: The tone of Yankumi's emails change gradually, over the months.
Why: I love the progression of the relationship between Shin and Yankumi in this story. The depth of Shin's feelings really shine through, and I love him for his patience just like I love Yankumi for her inability to see until it all suddenly dawns. I think this really might be how it happens. ♥

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