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pearlofshenzhou · 2 years ago

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@pseudomonacarriea asked:

When she would come back from her duties, a lavish display of food and wine decorates the table. For him, she deserved only the best that he could come to acquire, no matter the price. Even if... that left his wallet a little more shallow than Hua would have liked it to be.

Dressed in a formal Longzhou garb, Zhongli extends his hand toward the surprised Hua.

"You're wearing the dress I asked you to don."

He couldn't be happier. Pieces of his plan were coming together smoothly. Gloved fingers gently take hers into his own, guiding her towards an open spot in the room that he cleared.

"Wait here a moment."

Soft footsteps move to the record player in the back. A gift from Kaeya with something about playing it to enjoy the music of Astra. Or was it -- ah, right. It came from Childe after he went on a shopping spree with Aedre and got an extra. He figured the brunette could use it. The sound of a soft record scratch as he put the needle down against the vinyl, and a soft tune began to play. Orchestrated to play softly, Zhongli makes his way back to where Fu Hua was standing.

"May I have this dance, and this evening with you?"

For this was one the many of gifts he had to give her.

Happy Birthday, Hua.

Happy Birthday, Fu Hua! || Not Accepting

In all honesty, she was quite startled that he had remembered to keep his Nightium on hand rather than to have the Lins foot the bill for him. Perhaps he was now better in remembering that the Guild was already hard enough on times that they could no longer manage such a thing? Regardless, there’s a faint smile tracing her lips as the appetizing aroma of the myriad of traditional Longzhou dishes wafts through the air. Crystal shrimp, savory gān guō with generous helpings of meat and fish, xiao long bao, and phoenix buns--Zhongli had truly outdone himself this time.

Today was the day that she had graduated from avian form to one that was much more human, even if there were remnants of her time as a phoenix evident in her features at times, namely when utilizing her Luminatics. The feathers normally adopted a color more akin to her general hair color, a dark azure that contrasted the expensive, cream-colored silk adorned with blue and gold qipao that she had been gifted a long while ago.

“You went through the trouble of having something so elaborate made for me, how could I not?”

There is no accusation in the Fiendling’s voice, merely matter-of-fact--This dress was quite important to her, enough that she seldom wore it unless requested or a particularly formal event had come about that required her presence. As if by second nature, she accepts his hand, fingers delicately resting atop his until they are forced to part for a time once she is personally escorted into a more open space.

As the unmistakable sound of a pipa being gently plucked at before the singer’s voice gradually joins, Zhongli extending his hand out to her after making that request leaves her surprised for a moment.

“...!”

There is but a small pause, before she once again accepts his hand with a soft shake of her head in disbelief, but a gentle, soft smile brimming with emotion.

“ ....Dāngrán, xiǎo huàidàn.“

Xièxiè ni, Zhongli.

#;;Ride the gale and surpass time. [Asks]#;;These blue eyes caged in steel were born into a rotten world. My heart was growing cold under the grey skies. [Alchemy Stars Verse]#;;To the nine heavens I amble alone...and sit to watch life fleet in a dream. [IC]#~Know that if I live; I will come back again. And if I die; We will go on thinking of each other. [Zhongli & Fu Hua]#pseudomonacarriea #She said 'of course little villain' and I'm going to go die now brb #aND THEN SHE SAID THANK YOU IN HER THOUGHTS I'M DEAD

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greycaelum · 3 years ago

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Gojo Satoru X Reader

(Kaleidoscope Series: Love Me Now, Love Me Never Chapters)

[Melodies and warabimochi. Satoru falling for an anonymous singer]

[Songs used: Hoshi To Kimi Ga Kieta Hi by HOYO-MiX feat. Yousa & Chiisana Koi no Uta by Yui Aragaki]

Got exams so I wanna leave something before my braincells gets dried up. Stay safe everyone.

Senritsu

"Hagane no ori aoi hitomi

Kusatta sekai ni omareta

Heita kokoro haiiro no sora

Nanoni kimi to atta..."

These blue eyes caged in steel

Were born in a rotten world

My heart was growing cold under the grey skies

I met you despite that.

Gojo Satoru is a man of many taste, he isn't picky about his song genre nor does he listen attentively to the songs either, if the tune hits him he would find himself humming it during vacant times or while ticking off the higher ups.

"Giniro no kami aka ni somatta

Yasashikute dakarete

Kimi wo mamoru tame no inochi

Nano ni naku natta"

Your silver hair was stained red

I gently embrace it

And use my life to protect you

Even so, you're gone

It just so happens Ijichi turned on the radio in hopes to keep his chatterbox of a senpai from talking to him which usually leads to blackmailing. The stereo was tuned in to a radio channel with a girl singing in soft calming voice.

"Hiikari ga, tsuyosugi kara

Wasurete, kono hoshi to kimi wo

Kotaete... Koe wo karashite

Kanjou sae kieta boku ni."

The light shines strong

To forget you and stars above

Answer me... My voice drying up

And all of my feelings disappear.

Satoru has heard thousands of songs some forgotten some engraved to his brain but for the first time the song reach him with the softness and profound sweet voice of the singer.

"Who's the singer?" Satoru asked, removing his crossed arms and stare intently to the stereo as if he could who's singing in it.

"Ah, it's Senritsu, the famous singer with no face, have you heard of Senritsu Gojo-san?" Ijichi smiled, he is an avid fan of the singer too despite the lack of public appearance the person behind never fail to deliver the songs in the most ethereal singing.

"Hmmm, iyaa—haven't heard." Satoru hummed pulling out his phone to search for this Senritsu but all information lead to the person who works as freelance singer/songwriter, the gender isn't even specified. Other than career nothing more.

His hairs prickle just listening to her voice and the story of the song flowing so natural and clear out of the lyrics she's singing. And his heart feels like leaping and calming down listening to the songs—he's so immersed he didn't realize he's been playing the songs over and over and over the week, from waking up to sleeping his phone is on loop for the songs and the voice of the mysterious singer.

II.

"Did you hear Senritsu's new song?!"

"Yes! That totally made me a fan, how can Senritsu sing so calm and painful?"

You listen to the girls on the train. Subconsciously tucking your mask higher to hide your face. Crowd has never been your best of places to be.

It's not like they can recognize you but a force of habit.

The new release song of 'Senritsu' is being played all over the downtown from passerbys listening to their phones or shopping malls and convenience store with.

You made your way to a cafe your friend reccomended for their cheese rolls. The moment you entered the established another song of Senritsu is being played.

"Two boxes of cheese rolls please, and a cup of hot chocolate with a glass of warm water dine in—" you paid for the amount flashed on the screen and wandered to the farthest table at the corner of the cafe waiting for your order.

Lately you're in a bottleneck from hectic schedules and deadlines. Even without the public image, Senritsu behind the mic and studio is working hard to give the best and beautiful songs the listeners listen to brighten their day.

At first you never ever expecting you would hit it this big. Not to mention how easily you could sing behind the walls but when it comes to talking you're a mute as the mic with no power. But here you are now, your song reaching all these people making them happy even just at the small span of 3-5 minutes song.

"Ahhh!"

Someone loudy gasp startling you, you look up and face a strange looking tall man with unusual silvery-white hair and shady blindfold beside your table.

"That's Senritsu X Kryios Inc limited edition music player and earphones!" The tall man gush over you, without your invitation he flop himself across the seat facing you and passed you a grin.

"How did you get it? I've been looking out for that the whole week—I didn't sleep waiting for the release but it was sold out," he sighed heavily like a conundrum is being presented to him.

"Are all Senritsu's song downloaded there?" He lean to you making you ease back from the straightforwardness of a stranger who literally welcomed himself with no hi or hello.

Still you find yourself nodding. You didn't miss his wide smile that turned to a pout.

"If only I finished my job faster~"

The waiter arrived with you food, giving the man a conscious look he just wave and smiled.

"Go ahead, I hope you don't mind me. Nanamin doesn't listen to me when I talk about Senritsu—that guy tsk, tsk, tsk," he shake his head.

Awkwardly you nodded and brought down your mask savoring the soft bread not too sweet not too bland with the plenty of cheese stuff inside. How could they make the bread so soft and perfect?! Sipping from the hot chocolate you sigh, utterly satisfied, the piling work forgotten and covered by the sweet haven you're absorbed in.

Unbeknownst to you, Satoru eyed the lady in front of him. It's as if she totally forgot about him with all the cute reaction and sighs every time she excitedly bite on the cheese rolls and chocolate. Too cute! He smiled already mesmerising of how she kept sinking in her own space of comfort and not afraid to express her delight.

Realising the man before you, you offered the other box of cheese rolls which he politely accepted and when his pancake arrived he shared the half with you as well which you hesitantly accepted, a little bemused at the fact you're sharing food with an absolute stranger but he doesn't project any hostility or suspicious acts.

Taking up to his kindness you took half the slice and inwardly melted at the perfect blend of cream and souffle.

"Neh~ what's your favourite song of Senritsu?" The man started again.

You shake your head preferring not to speak a word.

"Eh?! Why?" He gasped, it's a little hard to guess what is he thinking with the blindfold.

That got you thinking too. You like your songs alright but it's not that you can remember each of them.

Typing in your phone's notepad, you show your answer to the man.

"Hmmm, I agree I can't also choose they're all my favourite!" He resumed grinning, and calmed down. It's not everyday he gets to chat with a fellow fan who let's him be with his chaotic energy.

Your phone chimed a call from an appointment.

Typing your first and last question you held it to the man, seeing him visibly froze and lean closer. You still haven't asked if he can see with that shady blindfold on his eyes.

"Hmmm..." He cross his arms and thought for a second.

"My message for Senritsu huh? Be safe and take care, never forget to drink warm water and I recommend the warabimochi from Saryo Suisen in Shinjuku~" he chirped.

The unique last line got you, squeezing out of you a chuckle.

'Take care Mr Blindfold.’ typing one last you wave goodbye exiting the cafe with a smile underneath your mask.

Back in the cafe, Satoru was about to also leave too when he notice the music player that got him conversing with the unusual young lady.

'If you'd like and hopefully you would, please take this music player and may it brighten you when days turn grey,'

Satoru read it over and over, the writing a little clumsy but perfectly adorable to his eyes. Bringing the music player he's been longing for to his pocket he smiled to himself.

"Strange lady," he shake his head and ask a favour to the clerk of the cafe.

III.

"Are you going to really read all of that?" Your manager look at the two boxes overflowing with fan letters you insisted on picking up from the studio.

"They took the time to write it for me, it's the least I could do." Smiling you bid goodbye and hailed a cab to your apartment.

The cab is about to turn to the right when you remember the the stranger earlier.

"Ano, can you turn to Saryo Suisen in Shinjuku?"

After the short trip you find yourself in the living room sitting cross-legged with sheets of paper and your guitar strewn over the floor while relishing on the matcha flavour of the mochi and shiratama.

One by one you answered the letters through your blog, you notice 10 letters coming from the same sender all of them talking about sweets and cafés.

'The warabimochi from Saryo Suisen is delicious. Don't forget to drink lots of water after eating sweets.

—Senritsu'

You answered and thought back to the Mr Blindfold.

4 months later...

"Now, Senritsu will sing us a song for her another milestone, dozo—" the radio host announced and strumming of guitar filled the studio.

Satoru laid on his cold bed while listening to the music player he got from the lady in the cafe.

"Can I have a moment?" Soft voice asked and cleared her throat. It's the first time Senritsu ever talked besides than singing that got Satoru shot up sitting straight and pressed the earphones to hear as clear not to miss any of the words from her mouth.

"This song would be for a certain stranger I met in a cafe who barge in my table uninvited, the warabimochi he recommended was very delicious, I hope you're listening to this."

Satoru felt his blood ran cold and heart palpitate to the voice and words. Could it be? Please let it be!

"Anata to deai toki wa nagareru

Omoi wo kometa tegami mo fuero

Itsu shika futari tagai ni hibiku

Toki ni hageshiku, toki ni setsunaku"

Time had passed since I met you

And the letters adorning our feelings are also increasing

Someday they will echo unnoticed in our hearts

At times violently, at times painfully

He remember his letters are all answered in the blog. That's right! Senritsu answered back the warabimochi was delicious. He's grinning inside everytime he remember seeing the answer.

"Hora, anata ni totte daija na hito hodo sugu soba ni iru no.

Tada, anata ni dake, todoite hoshii, hibike koi no uta

Hora... Hora... Hora...

Hibike koi no uta."

Hey, the person who is important to you is right by your side

They just want to reach you, resound O song of love

Hey... Hey... Hey...

Resound, O song of love

Satoru immediately switch on his phone and the live chat was flooded of shock and swoons from the fans.

"Anata wa kidzuku, futari was aruku

Kurai michi demo, hibi terasu tsuki

Nigireshimeta te, hanasu koto naku

Omoi wa tsuyuko, eien chikau"

Even if the two of us should walk a dark road

The moon would illuminate our days

Never letting go of your hand

Our feeling are strong and we vow now it's for all eternity

"Eien no uchi, kitto boku wa iu

Omoikawarazu, onaji kotoba wo

Soredemo tarizu, namida ni kawari

Yorokobi ni nari, kotoba ni dekizu

Tada dakishimeru, tada dakishimeru."

Eternally recurring, I will surely say the exact same words

But those words will never cease

Still not enough, they will turn to tears

Become a joy, unable to speak

I will just hold you, I will just hold you

Satoru don't know anymore and immediately flip in his bed listening to the lyrics, wiggling like a flustered worm laughing like a lovesick teenage fool.

Such unbecoming for an adult but he don't care. It's not everyday someone would say "I will just hug you" to him, hell no one ever said that to him! No one ever made the effort to make him a song but here a stranger he never thought he'd meet is singing for him with all her heart. How is he supposed to calm down?

"Yume naraba samenaide

Yume naraba samenaide

Anata to sugoshita toki eien no

Hoshi to naru

If this is a dream, don't wake me

The time I spent with you

Shall become stars and shine eternally

Hora anata ni totte, daija na hito hodo sugu soba ni iru no

Tada, anata ni dake, todoite hoshii hibike koi no uta

Hora, anata ni totte, daiji na hito hodo sugu soba ni iru no

Tada anata ni dake, todoite hoshii hibike koi no uta"

Hey, the person who is important to you is right by your side

They just want to reach you resound O song of love

Hey, the person who is important to you is right by your side

They just want to reach you resound O song of love

Fuck! It finally dawned him. You were there just by his side that day! That strange lady. The one with this music player he's holding.

Did you know he left his number to the clerk if you ever come back, to tell you he's wants to meet you again?

That's why you can't answer what's your favorite song. He thought you're a mute until Satoru heard your tiny chuckle. Those sighs and cute expressions of yours over the cheese rolls and hot chocolate.

"I'm screwed," he sighed smiling absentmindedly at the closing remarks of host ending the program.

How is he going to sleep? He can't unhear you anymore, he can't let go of the lyrics at all.

But he can't have you... Satoru knows, and Satoru won't push it because he knows his place.

IV.

The internet and tabs were all filled of the sudden song dedication asking for the identity of the person in the song.

Silently you pass by high school students gossiping about the hot topic. Sometimes you forget that the pseudonym of yours—Senritsu is famous nationwide reaching even overseas.

Adjusting your mask again, you went in the same café months ago.

"A box of cheese roll and hot chocolate please—" paying you went to the same farthest table which now is separated by a divider like a small private room the inside is the same but lot spacious and cute trinkets hanging like stars.

"Ano, that's a reserved table, you need to answer a question first the owner left." Sheepishly the manager excused.

Confused you offered to change seat instead, but the manager insisted asking the question.

"Where did you buy the warabimochi that day? P.S. Mr Blindfold." You burst a fit of laughter at the twisted face of the manager asking what seems to be a nonsensical question.

"Saryo Suisen," you smiled and the Manager's face lit up as if seeing salvation.

"Thank the kamisamas you finally came, finally I can stop asking the customers have been giving me strange look everytime."

You apologize profusely, but the manager wave it off.

"That man with blindfold bought and reserved this space for you, everytime you come here feel free to use this place."

Blown away you sat down the table. How do someone exactly buy the literal table and space in a café? That man must be crazy! Noticing the drawer you pull it open and a letter for you is inside.

That day you left the café in daze, still overwhelmed of the idea you got a free little room, all paid and reserved for you anytime.

Is that even normal?!

Dear Miss Stranger,

Glad you like the warabimochi. Use this space when your days are grey and don't worry I won't come see you unless you ask me to,

—Mr Blindfold,

You head to the nearest train station fumbling in your bag for your purse and tucking in the letter to the inner pocket, not noticing there's no more floor but a very steep stairs to your next step.

"Oi! That was dangerous~"

Your eyes widened bow you're literally hanging before you're death but someone pulled back your clothes to safety. Did you just almost die from your own feet?!

"Take care next time can't have you dying in such a lame way," hand pat your shoulder. Looking up you suck a breath.

"Mr Blindfold!" You gasp.

Satoru froze, taking in your appearance again, the mask on your face although covering half but he could recognize the eyes.

Qué sera, sera. He rushed here after receiving a call from the cafe manager in hopes to see a glimpse of you even just from afar and here you are.

"Yoh! Long time no see Miss, wanna grab cheese rolls and pancakes with me?" He grinned.

You shake your head mustering the thought bothering you.

"About the—"

Callous forefinger place over your lips shushing you.

"Let's talk about that somewhere else."

Agreeing you let him lead the way to a park not far.

"The song, I heard it over and over," Satoru started.

"I hope I didn't offend you in anyway right?" Cautiously you asked.

"No... Never, it's like a dream I never thought of dreaming of. You made it come true before I realize it." He smiled and took his seat beside you.

You can sense the next words, like a hunch and envision flashing itself before you.

"I c—" he started.

"It can't be right?" But you cut him off. Smiling you heave a breathe.

"I know, and I wasn't hoping for it either, the song is enough."

Satoru nod. He knew this was just not it. Your worlds are just too parallel.

"Thank you for the space, it was very cute." You chuckled remembering the cute trinkets and all.

"Take it, it's the least I could—"

Again you shake your head.

"I don't think that's a good idea. There are others who need that space more than I do."

Taking it as the conclusion you stood up facing him.

"The warabimochi, thank you that was more than enough Mr. Blindfold. Don't forget to drink water and take care of yourself. Matta itsuka, dokokade," bidding goodbye, you curtly bowed and turn your heels.

Is it possible to grieve over something that hasn't started? If so, then that's what your spasming heart and parched throat feels with every step your heart feels heavier than ever but you know it's just not it.

"How you say the saddest words with the softest voice..." Satoru sighed and got up heading the the other direction. Your worlds are just too parallel. And this meeting is asymptotic—only nearing at some place and drift away, never to touch again.

—GreyCaelum

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