#( ★ || ic—crowned king )

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ᴘᴏʟɪᴛɪᴄᴀʟ ꜰᴊᴏʀᴅ ᴏꜰ ʟᴏᴠᴇ

★ ʀᴇQᴜᴇꜱᴛᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴀɴᴏɴʏᴍᴏᴜꜱ

★ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ: Dazai Osamu

★ ᴀᴜ: Royalty AU

★ ᴄᴡ: Themes of Neglect, Dazai-Related Themes, Implied Suicidal Ideation, Arranged Marriages, Prince Dazai, Royalty User

★ ꜱʏɴᴏᴘꜱɪꜱ: Arranged to marry from a young age, Dazai is sent to your kingdom, which is currently facing a winter front. And despite Dazai's many attempts to not fall for you, he still finds himself growing more attached than anticipated.

★ ɴᴏᴛᴇꜱ: This bot had to be reworked four times because I kept going over character limit. Yapper at heart.

★ ʟɪɴᴋꜱ: ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ.ᴀɪ ʙᴏᴛ | ᴘʀᴏꜰɪʟᴇ | ʀᴇQᴜᴇꜱᴛ ʜᴇʀᴇ

★ ɪɴᴛʀᴏᴅᴜᴄᴛɪᴏɴ ᴍᴇꜱꜱᴀɢᴇ:

Dazai figured he should have been used to it by now: the cold glances, bitter words, the whole lot that painted Dazai, the crown prince, as some neglected child — a majestic portrait painted in sombre blues and greys.

From a young age, he'd been moulded into the image of king, to follow in the footsteps of his father and rule with a fist of iron. Dazai's heart had long been shackled by the weight of his engagement to {{user}}.

He'd been bitter when his parents had cast him away to the frozen lands {{user}} called home, the infernal winter bound itself to be the bane of Dazai's existence.

At the very least, {{user}} hadn't been the most unbearable, they'd had him fitted for the winter within the hour, dressed in soft cottons and luxurious ermine.

{{user}} was no more than a political puppet, nothing for Dazai to bind his heart to. Dazai had no intention of adoration, if it were up to him, there'd be no chance of a wedding, not if the highest peak of a chapel or deepest well had any say.

As {{user}}'s laughter resonated across the fjord, Dazai could not help but be captivated. It was laughter, rambunctious and strong and gaily travelled along the ice and winter sun. Dazai inwardly damned his heart just as much, if not more, than how he cursed the fumble of his legs as they struggled to compute with the motions of the skates on his feet.

"Your Royal Highness, are you certain this is your ideal outing?" Dazai huffed as he stumbled and cursed and stumbled some more, unable to find footing on the frozen mass. The glimmer of the ice beneath the sun seemed to mirror the warmth blossoming between them.

"I cannot understand how this is considered fun, it seems more of a waste of—" Dazai stared in disbelief as {{user}} practically doubled over, that lull sweeter than death daring to have graced Dazai's ears.

"Are you laughing at me? {{user}}!" Dazai squawked indignantly, making a poor attempt at chasing the other royal on the ice. Damn {{user}} and damn his heart.

[dojimakaichou]

SENT FROM @akiiyamashun​​​ ―   ( unprompted / always accepting )

“Her fever finally broke during your last meeting - she’s sleeping now,” Akiyama murmured while sitting down by the bed where Kiriko now rested, her face now indicating she was experiencing no discomfort. Although her hair was knotted and the pajamas surely could be changed when she was awake next, the child looked fine now - it eased the loan shark’s heart to see their daughter without the furrowed eyebrows and whimpering softly as she struggled to sleep the day before. But then, Akiyama's verbal confirmation were more of an assurance to Daigo than a novelty; the co-ruler would have felt if anything was amiss and his mate got concerned or worried for Kiriko. Luckily, the younger male could interact with her more freely given the warmth of his hands and the less sharp edges of his digits. As far as he could tell, their daughter had not even realized that he was no longer human. His deceptive looks were now helpful, even more so than for hunting - it was truly a blessing, and he exchanged a soft, grateful look with Daigo. “I was telling her a few stories to help her sleep, but her favorite one is still about the big, fluffy bat who looks after the homeless people of the city,” Akiyama grinned then, having adapted some of their own stories into children’s tale to slowly ease Kiriko into their world, but in a suitable way for a six year old, “I still don’t think she realizes that the bat is her dad and one of the most feared vampires in the city, but I promised her we would dress him up like I did when he showed up next. Do you want to at least pick up the costume?”

★. ―

Daigo stopped long enough inside the door of their home to shed his dress shoes and overcoat. He undid the buttons of the latter hastily and simply threw the garment over the back of the nearest chair. Perhaps sensing that his mate was eager to call out, Akiyama leaned through the doorway of Kiriko’s bedroom with a finger pressed to his lips. As the younger creature ducked back inside, Daigo felt some of the tension wound up in his gut start to loosen. He took a moment to close his eyes, exhale slowly, and calm.

           He knew that if Kiriko’s illness worsened while he was away, he would have felt Akiyama’s alarm. It was a better signifier than a call or a text : a mental bridge that were permanently joined to that freely shared the emotional ups and downs of raising their adopted daughter between them. The monarch had been hopeful leaving his office for the day ; Akiyama’s emotions were even, calm, and even free of the bit of anxiety they shared in the early evening after finding Kiriko feverish for a second night.

          Daigo entered Kiriko’s room quietly. At Akiyama’s good news, the ex – yakuza nodded. He bent down to kiss his mate, relief flooding their bond. After, he moved to the side of the bed. Daigo hovered over their daughter, a hand pressed lightly to the blankets on either side of her small body as she laid there, and observed her. Glittering eyes watched the fluttering of her lashes and rising of her chest closely. Sensitive ears picked out her heartbeat. Daigo longed to touch her, but he was afraid his cold skin would startle her out of her much – needed rest. Instead, he pulled Kiriko’s blankets up and gingerly sat on the mattress near her feet. The bed shifted slightly with his weight. Thankfully, Kiriko didn’t seem to notice.

          The former Chairman canted his head at her, clearly drawn into her vitals and content to remain fixed on them, until Akiyama’s next words drew his attention back to the room at large. Daigo shifted his attention to his mate, brow raised. “The big, fluffy bat,” he repeated first. An airy chuckle left his thin lips. “I suppose that is a good description,” Daigo conceded. “She did used to think I was a stuffed animal. Do you remember the day she locked me in her toy chest?” 

          The monarch’s jagged grin contrasted with the playful irritation of his voice. Kiriko had loved to tote her father around in his bat shape when she was little. On one night, she placed him in the box they used to hold her plush toys. It was only after she shut the lid and toddled away giggling that Daigo realized the small plastic clasp on the item was mistakenly sealed ( likely having fallen into place when she closed the container ). Akiyama was forced to rely on Kiriko’s guidance to find Daigo, whose distress lit up their bond like wildfire. Unfortunately, their three – year – old’s directions were not particularly clear, and it took Akiyama twenty minutes to sleuth out where Daigo’s frantic squeaking was coming from. Daigo removed that lock personally from the toy chest one hour later to prevent further incidents.

          Akiyama stifled a laugh and rested his chin against his hand. “Mmhm. She wasn’t allowed to play with the fluffy bat unsupervised for a while,” he reflected.

          Daigo laid a palm on the bed and sighed fondly. Kiriko was a handful, but they both loved her exactly as she was. She would certainly enjoy dressing up his bat shape, and it was difficult to deny her that prospective happiness  —  especially following the ordeal of these past few days. 

          “There was that black cat costume you bought,” Daigo mused softly. “The Halloween outfit for a small dog with the big ears and tail?” The vampire searched his mind for more information to help share what he referred to.

          “Dragon-cat?” Akiyama clarified, unable to help his broad smile. Those impressive bat wings protruding from the cloth costume and how Daigo moved in it was what inspired the name. 

          Daigo grimaced. “That would be it,” he replied. “We have time to find it before she wakes up. I have a feeling the fluffy bat will need to make its appearance right about then.”

[xienst]

MASTERPOST: enstars! summary project

THE ENTIRE ENSTARS! EVENT LORE SUMMARISED: for those who want to speedrun enstars! lore

here is a timeline of all the events in enstars!

this project will aim to summarise as many enstars! stories as possible so u can get the gist of the event stories without having to read through 100 eichi monologues

credits: timeline is copied from wiki

will be updated with links after every story summary!

[PRESENT DAY: year = !]

** events will be referred to by "<season> + <index>

春 SPRING: (C)

Shiny First Years

The Flag's Honor ✻ Crowned Flower Festival

Revival Festival☆Easter Night

Palace of the Ocean

Marching Band

Spring Storm! Dancing Petals, Sakura Festival!

Gang

Sweets Patisserie

Pyjamas

Mail Delivery -> spring section 1 summary

Devil's Mansion

Spring Breeze＊Iconic Book Fair

Lift the Curtains! Yumenosaki Circus

Sacrifice◆Resurrection Sunday of the Undying

Falling Cherry Blossoms＊Wisteria Purple of May

Toy Box

Angel's Wings

Card Battler

Runway

Dream Coloured Prince -> spring section 2 summary

In the Rose Garden

Fresh Green Martial Arts

Yell✳︎Sprawling Happy Spring

Evening Banquet ♪ Band Ensemble

Performance! The Tragicomedy of Romeo and Juliet

Secret Labyrinth

At Your Service! UNDEAD Cafe

Leap! Principal of the Lake's Surface

Play Your Part! Cinderella's Grand Stage

Terror! Tamayori's Haunted Dollhouse

School Festival★The Scramble of a Startup Hero

Billiards -> spring section 3 summary

夏 SUMMER: (X)

Ukiyo Air Ride

Merc Storia

Hero Show

Biblio

The Rainy Season's Blossoms

Breakthrough! The Revolutionary Live Which Heralds the Dawn

Chinatown

Nuclear Ignition ☆ A Sparkling Quintuple-Color Supernova -> summer section 1 summary

Victoria

Amusement☆The Live Party of Cats and Rabbits

Gondola

Judge! Black and White Duel

Round Game

Devotion! Brocade of Driving Away the Rainy Season

Gunmen of the Wilderness

Bridal -> summer section 2 summary

Symphony＊Magnolia of Blessings

Seven-Colored＊Sunshower Festa

Saga＊Rushing Up Rainbow Stage

Pool Opening

Comic World

Shot☆Splash Pool!

Challenge! Tanabata Festival Wishes

Dance Performance! Thoughts That Bridge the Milky Way

Facing One Another! The Celestial Globe of the Night the Stars Meet

Dance Floor -> summer section 3 summary

Dogfight

Ghost Stories

The Seven Faces of the Shapeshifting Youkai

Little Kings

Frozen Ice

Summer of Clear Skies! Summer Camp

Concerto

Set Sail! Pirates at Sea Festival -> summer section 4 summary

Kiseki☆The Preliminary Match of the Summer Live

Radiant! Sunflower Live of Smiles

Scorching Hot! The Scenery of Southern Lands and Summer Vacation

Surfing Ocean

Stars★Glitter of the Prism

Summer Flowers

Late Summer Lesson -> summer section 5 summary

Luminescence＊Summer Night Festival

Yumenosaki Restaurant

Remember! A Midsummer Night's Dream

Best Shot

Holiday

Scorching Heat ☆ A Seaside Beach Match

Buddy -> summer section 6 summary

Farewell! Festival of Memories and Quarrels

Launch! The Night Sky of the Shooting Star Festival

Carmen of Passion

Lost Star＊Wavering Light, Pleiades Night

Deep Sea Mystery

Drop＊The Far Sea and the Aquarium

Summer Sky＊Galloping Cheval Live -> summer section 7 summary

Onibi

Burning Up! Yumenosaki Academy Sports Festival

Fight! Yumenosaki Academy Sports Festival 2

Competition! Yumenosaki Academy Sports Festival 3

Cinema Theater

1001 Nights -> summer section 8 summary

Blue Filament

Cooking

Brilliant Star Air Force

Police Man -> summer section 9 summary

秋 AUTUMN (Q)

Kung Fu

Night of the Full Moon ＊ Hopping Moonlight Luna

The Coloured Flower Cards

Special Training! Mismatched Pair Lessons

Doctor

Rebellion! The King's Horseback Ride

Kiseki★Blitzkrieg Autumn Live

Robin Hood -> autumn section 1 summary

Science

Fruits Parlour

Happening◆Music Festa of Reversals

Secret Acts! The Moonlight Scroll of the Elements

Festival＊Graceful Fleur De Lis

Toryumon

Rosicrucian Story

Showtime

Howl★The Rockin' Star of the Night Sky -> autumn section 2 summary

Afternoon

Boutique

Raising Curtains! Dark Night Halloween

React★Magical Halloween

Lots of Monsters☆Sweet Halloween

Cacophony◆Whirling Horror Night Halloween -> autumn section 3 summary

Enjoyment♪ Autumn School Trip

Invitation★Black Blood Banquet

The Golden Wind＊Wishing Live of Encouragement

Teddy Bear

Colourful Autumn

Meikyoushisui

Hot-Blooded Tough Guy

BADBOYS -> autumn section 4 summary

Scramble ＊ Toyland in a Dream

The Songbird’s Song＊Soirée in the Canary Hall

Underdoctor

Autumn Forest

Discovery! Steampunk Museum -> autumn section 5 summary

冬 winter (D)

The Wolf and Red Riding Hood

Greek Legends

Philosopher's Guidance

SnowboardDream of the Butterfly

Rail◆The Cat in the Snowy Winter and the Camellia Train -> winter section 1 summary

Nocturne

Snow Globe

Agents

Snowflake❄Street Performance Of The Falling Stars

Shine! A Sparkling Starry Night Festival!

Winter Santa -> winter section 2 summary

Brilliance★Knights' Starlight Festival

Noel＊The Angels' Starlight Festival

Carol＊White Snow and the Christmas Eve Starlight Festival

Radiant☆Hot Holiday Party

Throwing! A Snowy Silver-White Snowfight

Eccentric -> winter section 3 summary

Kiseki☆Winter Live Showdown

Winter's New Year Shrine Visit

First Dream Tales (Part One)

First Dream Tales (Part Two) -> winter section 4 summary

Zodiac (Part One)

Amusement Park Show

Zodiac (Part Two)

Daikagura! Celebratory New Years Live

Showdown! Magnificent Phantom Thief VS Detective Brigade

Transparency and Masks -> winter section 5 summary

Clash of Arms! Opera of Moonlight Romance

Dance on Ice

Depart☆Blue Skies Dream Travel

Opening★The Fortune Banquet Live

Saga＊Clashing Rebirth Live

Revival☆Dream Diner Live

Shoufuku＊The Ogres and Brothers' Setsubun Festival -> winter section 6 summary

Last Period

Jewel Candy

Poison À La Mode

Tea Party

The Four Beasts of Fistfighting

Salon de Thé -> winter section 7 summary

Sincerely! Bitter Chocolat Festival

Melty❤Sweetly Unraveling Chocolat Festival

Decorate♥Crimson Chocolat Festival

Marble ♥ Heartfelt Chocolat Festival

Home Party

Onigashima -> winter section 8 summary

Yumenosaki Youth Radio♪

Military

Cunning ◆ Wonder Game

Beauties of Nature

Flutter! Chick and Emperor's Triumphant Return -> winter section 9 summary

[NEXT YEAR: year = !+1]

!+1 spring i think? (context: third years in ! are graduating)

Beasts

Memorial◆Class Live We Make Together

Noble Game

Chuunibyou Trouble

Bouquet of Desire

Chorus★Operetta of Beginnings -> !! spring section 1 summary

Every Pitch With All One’s Heart! Youthful Play Ball

Clash! Recollect--A Festival of Giving Back

Baton Pass! Repayment Festival of Tears and Bonds

Moment＊The Repayment Festival of Moving Forward Toward the Future

Requiem＊Sword of Oaths and the Repayment Festival

Link♪The Symphony that Starts from Here -> !! spring section 2 summary

!+1 post-graduation stories

Photoshoot! Warm Athletics

Puppy Mischief Picnic

Bounce! Hearts and Flowers Bloom--Mall Live

Strawberry Picking -> post-graduation summary

[BACKSTORIES: read with caution *** recommended reading is from year = enstars!]

(year: !-12)

(1) Rainbow (2) Revival - 20

(year: !-several)

(3) Gang: Midnight Gangster

(year: !-2)

(4) Zodiac (5) Meteor Impact (6) Jingle Bells

(year: !-1)

(7) Reminiscence＊The Crossroads of Each One (8) Reminiscence＊Monochrome Checkmate (9) Reminiscence＊Spring Cherry Blossoms and a Night's Encounter (10) Reminiscence＊Ryusei Bonfire (11) Reminiscence ＊ End of the Marionette's Strings (12) Reminiscence＊Gathering of the Three Magicians

-> all backstories summary

AND... THAT'S IT! THATS THE ENTIRE ENSTARS! SUMMARISED

a few things to note:

main story not included -- because it should be read before everything

CN/TW exclusive not included

timeline is definitely shaky but overall flow of stories should still be okay

-project start date: 17 Oct 2022- -last updated: 22 Mar 2023-