#A good expression of my good day hehe ♪

[sysig]

Sorry, I can’t, I’m just too cute today 💕 (Patreon)

[taiyaki-translations]

Mika Kagehira 4* Feature Scout: An Irreplaceable Place of Belonging

Season: Winter Characters: Mika, Yuzuru Translator: taiyaki-translations

Mika: (I remember the meetin’ place is in front of the bulletin board. I’m pretty sure there’s supposed t’ be others here waitin’ for me so we can clean the school grounds together…)

Yuzuru: Kagehira-sama, are you here to do a part-time job, by any chance?

Mika: Ah, it’s Yukkun ‘n Anzu-chan. Are the two of ya the ones workin’ together with me today?

Yuzuru: Yes. I was just talking about it with Anzu-san.

We were discussing the possibility that the last person joining us would be you, Kagehira-sama. 

Mika: Ya got that right~♪ Since both of ya do this kinda work often, I’m sure we’ll get this done real quick. 

Though, even though yer close t’ graduatin’, you guys are still doing part-time work, aren’tcha?

I know I’m one t’ talk, but ya sure have interestin’ tastes fer doin’ these jobs even though they barely pay much L$.

Yuzuru: In my case, it’s not an issue of making money, as this is mostly a hobby for me.

Lately, the young master has been preoccupied with the student council, so I have a lot of free time on my hands. 

Therefore, until I graduate, I intend to enjoy my hobby of cleaning to the fullest ♪

Mika: I thought that was the case fer ya, Yukkun. You did say you like cleanin’~

Is it the same for you too, Anzu-chan? I kinda doubt you are doin’ this ‘cause you got much free time, though… 

Hehe. Since yer graduatin’ soon, yer doin’ all these part-time jobs as a way to thank the school fer all the support ya got? 

Nnah~ Anzu-chan is a kind girl after all~ It’s true that the school’s been lookin’ after us from the moment we enrolled. 

Yuzuru: Even though Anzu-san and I are both transfer students, we share a similar sentiment. 

That’s enough to show that the days I spent at this school are some of the most profound moments of my life. 

Mika: I see... But, it’s a bit sad I’m gonna be sayin’ good bye t’ it soon~ 

Nnah~ When I think about it, it’s kinda lonely. What to do... 

Cleanin’ the school, washin’ those dishes, soon I won’t be able t’ do jobs like that anymore, right? 

Then, I wonder how I’m gonna spend the free time I’m goin’ have in the future? 

Yuzuru: A better way to think about it is that when you have more free time, you also have more opportunity to do the things that you want to do. 

In the case of Kagehira-sama, you can focus on your artistic pursuits.

Mika: That’s true, but… Nnah~ Without part-time work, it will still be kinda lonely. 

Yuzuru: Fufu, for Kagehira-sama, working part-time here has already become a part of your daily life.

Mika: Yeah. Fer me, they make up a lot of the memories I have of this school. 

I got to become friends with Anzu-chan ‘cause we were washin’ dishes together fer a job once.

And even though I’m pretty shy, part-time work gave me the opportunity to become friends with people from different units. 

In a way, workin’ at these jobs became a place of belongin’ for me in this school… 

Anzu-chan, ya understand what I’m sayin’? 

Yeah. Anzu-chan is someone I worked together a lot with, right?

Nnah~... If we don’t clean this mess up, can our part-time job last forever? 

Yuzuru: Kagehira-sama, Anzu-san, it’s best to not entertain such flights of fancy. 

Besides, that would defeat the purpose of you expressing your gratitude to the school that has looked after you. 

Mika: Yer right! Then we gotta scrap this plan~... 

Yuzuru: More importantly you two, if we don’t start working soon, we will get scolded. 

Instead of wallowing in our sadness, let’s get started on the job.

Mika: Ah, ‘m sorry, Yukkun. I’m sure ya want to get started on cleanin’ quickly. 

Yuzuru: No, no, it’s not a problem. I also feel a sense of loneliness that we will no longer be able to do part-time work together in the future. 

But keep in mind that we haven’t graduated yet. 

As Anzu-san said, out of gratitude to the school for everything that they have done for us, I will continue to do part-time jobs until I graduate. 

If parting is inevitable, I at least want to leave without any regrets. 

Mika: As the sayin’ goes, “A bird does not foul the nest it’s about t’ leave.” (1) Graduatin’ is inevitable, so I gotta prepare myself.

Well then, Yukkun, Anzu-chan. Let’s work together on these part-time jobs ‘til we graduate~♪

Translation Note: 1. Mika is referring to the saying 「立つ鳥、跡を濁さず」, which in this context means putting everything in good order before you leave, as a courtesy.

[aeoki]

Candy House - Prologue

Characters: Sora, Natsume & Tsumugi Season: Winter Writer: Akira

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ< The first year ES was established. Middle of February – “Chocolat Fest”. >

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ< Somewhere in the “Candy House” cyberworld. >

Sora: HaHa~♪ Happy Valentine’s Day!

Hello! Sora is also healthy and doing super today! Is everyone well too?

???: Yes. Hello, Sora-kun.

Sora: Senpai!

HiHi~♪ “This” senpai is fluffy and lovely just like usual~!

???: Is that so? I think I was designed with ill intentions, though.

Mophead: Why am I so fluffy? My name also appears to be locked and I can’t change it for some reason. I’m stuck as “Mophead”.

Frankly, I look just like a monster – the scary and gross kind you’d find in your nightmares. Don’t you think so?

Sora: That’s not true at all! You’re adorable, Senpai! Have some confidence in yourself!

Mophead: Adorable? Well, I suppose that’s fine~ My appearance doesn’t particularly bother me.

Sora: Actually, Master~ is always saying you should pay more attention to your appearance because you’re always unfashionable.

Mophead: Haha. I don’t really care about fashion, but I see. So Natsume-kun forced this appearance on me to make me open my eyes.

In other words, Natsume-kun is trying to show his affection for me in another way!

Sora: That’s right! Master~ loves Senpai!

Mophead: When you put it like that, I think I’m starting to get attached to this monster-like appearance!

That made me happy, so I’ll send Natsume-kun a message! I’ll thank him for opening my eyes and I’ll also tell him that I love him!

And sent!

Natsume: I just got gross spam maIL. Maybe I should report it to the poliCE?

Mophead: Spam mail? That’s not good, Natsume-kun! It might be a good idea to report it to the police, but please discuss it with us first, okay?

We’ll always support you, Natsume-kun!

Natsume: You don’t get sarcaSM…? What’s with this monster, anywAY? Could you stay away from mE?

Mophead: Weren’t you the one who forced this appearance onto me!?

Sora: HuHu~♪ Speak of the devil~! Master~ Happy Valentine’s Day ☆

Natsume: ThanKS. Happy Valentine’s Day, SoRA ♪

…You’re in an oddly good moOD. It’s strange for you to be acting this way, considering what you’re about to dO.

Don’t tell me you’re treating everything like it’s a video game because we’re in a cyberworLD? I’m worriED.

Mophead: It’s not very commendable to get too absorbed in video games or the internet, Sora-kun.

It’s not healthy, either. Let’s live in reality, alright?

Natsume: You’re saying that when you’re the personification of unhealtHY…? Being able to focus for long periods of time when it’s related to digital matters is also one of Sora’s strengtHS. We should look on the bright side of thinGS.

Besides, I don’t think the “anomaly” would’ve been fixed if it wasn’t for Sora’s peculiarity and susceptibility to iT.

Sora: HeHe~♪ Was Sora helpful because Sora is a “weird kid”?

Natsume: YeAH. There’s no need to feel guilty or ashamed for being different, SoRA.

You have a pair of eyes that sees things differently than us ordinary people, and at times, those eyes allow you to see things that shouldn’t exist in this worLD.

But dreams are also a “reality” the brain has acknowledgED. Everything that you see shouldn’t also be treated as “unrealiTY”.

The incident that happened this time was very strange and mysterioUS. People with common sense in this world might say it was “something someone who was half asleep sAW”.

But we believe yOU. We do, so we’ll lend you our strengTH.

To love doesn’t mean to affirm everything, but we love you, after aLL.

As I thought, with my eyes that see, I’d like to see you with a smile on your faCE.

Sora: Okay. Sora wants to always smile too. That’s exactly why…

Mophead: I’ve always had this thought, but Sora-kun has never had any issues understanding your oddly conceptual expressions right away.

Natsume: You’re looking at it the wrong wAY. I’m wording them in a way that’s easiest for Sora to understaND.

You act like an older brother with a wealth of life experiences, but you’re still terrible at using “magIC”.

You should learn a thing or two from Sora and work hard to hone your skilLS.

Sora: Right. Sora will also do his best.

Sora will work hard. At the very least, Sora will…

–Bring this world to an end with a smile.

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[senjuushi]

Valentine’s Day 2024 Lines — Moderns

Marks

Friend Chocolate: Master... I’m happy with Friend Chocolate, but I was hoping for something more special... Is that bad...? 

Dear Chocolate: Master! Is this chocolate special for me, your partner!? Nngh... thank you. Master, I’ll make you happy for the rest of my life...!*

*This comes across as nearly a marriage proposal.

Like Two

Friend Chocolate: Chocolate, huh... well, I guess that’s fine, for today. As thanks, I’ll do some latte art for you. What design do you want?

Dear Chocolate: You’re really... *sigh* And here I’d told myself I wasn’t going to get attached... I guess I gotta admit defeat now, huh?  

Springfield

Friend Chocolate: Apple pie with chocolate, from me. The chocolate ended up sticking out a bit, but... I think it still tastes good...! 

Dear Chocolate: Getting such a wonderful gift from you... I’m overjoyed. I hope Master is happy too, but... hehe, it looks like I don’t need to worry about that. 

Gras

Friend Chocolate: Oh, friend chocolate...? *sigh*... Hey, question. Why would receiving chocolate put me in a wretched mood? 

Dear Chocolate: I’ve changed, you know. I can see the precious feelings you put into this chocolate, and how much you care about me— it’s all thanks to you.♥

Herme

Friend Chocolate: I believe such courtesy can normally be expressed through words... however, this way is certainly memorable. A sweet treat makes sense. 

Dear Chocolate: In Japan, it seems people give chocolates to communicate their feelings. Go ahead, then, and confess yours. Of course, I’ll do the same. 

Siegblut

Friend Chocolate: Oh, you made somethin’ pretty nice. It looks good enough, but... mh!? It tastes just right, too...

Dear Chocolate: Hah!? You made this for me...!? Hey, don’t go spoiling me any more than this... If you’d even want to... 

Ghost

Friend Chocolate: So this is friend chocolate... You mean, you’re saying we can be friends...? How nice... thank you...! 

Dear Chocolate: It’s delicious...! If this’s got some kinda love potion in it, it... it’s not gonna work. ‘Cause I’m already in love with you... I’m joking. Heheh. 

Arisaka

Friend Chocolate: Is this chocolate eaten by licking at it slowly? Or all in one bite? Arisaka would like to know what Master’s suggestion is.

Dear Chocolate: A cake made by Master...! It’d be a waste to eat it too quickly. How many bites should it take...? And if I go slowly... 

Murata

Friend Chocolate: I see. So this is why Hachikyu has been so fidgety as of late? At any rate, what a lovely confectionary this is. I accept it gratefully.♪

Dear Chocolate: Oh my, what skill you have! It looks delicious.♪ You should get a taste as well, Master— say “aah”. Come on, open your mouth. 

Hachikyu

Friend Chocolate: Oh, um... thanks. (No chance to dodge...!)

Dear Chocolate: I-If I take this, it’s going to start something... right... *distressed yelling*...!? ...okay! I’m ready... I’ll take it! Please! 

Belga

Friend Chocolate: Hey, I ate the thing you gave me too fast. Huh? You’ve got more, don’cha!? Gimme those too!

Dear Chocolate: Hm, thanks. *munch munch* ...huh!? This tastes good! Shit, wow! I wanna eat this every day now!! 

Fal

Friend Chocolate: Friend chocolate... what is “friend” meant to describe here? You and I are certainly something different. Don’t think about it so much, and thank you normally? ...hm, so that’s how it is. 

Dear Chocolate: Giving a gift that you put such personal effort into... that’s proof that you treasure the recipient, isn’t it? Will something change if I accept it...? 

Mikhael

Friend Chocolate: This sweetness... You chose something exactly to my liking. Thank you, it’s delicious. 

Dear Chocolate: This is, for me...? ......ah, I have an idea. This melody is of a man shot by Cupid’s arrow of love.

[oletus-manors-log]

could I also ask for some general relationship/romance hcs with michiko & norton?

-📀 anon

OBSERVER'S NOTE :

“ Ooh, Michiko and Norton, hm? I see... I can do these two, no worries. They have been on my list, anyway. Hopefully this is up to your expectations, 📀 anon. I tried my best with these two. ♪

Oh, and I'm trying a new format. Hopefully this is more easier to read. The last thing I need is for this to look.. Clunky. ”

General Romance HCs for: Michiko & Norton Campbell

Romance? What romance? Norton had expected the concept to not be possible with him.

Because of his past, he actually thought that life would be cruel to him. He's lost his companions in the accident... Others thought of him as a scumbag... Why would you think that he would be blessed with romance of all things?

The biggest thing that had changed his perception was definitely when he came to the manor. Enduring night terrors wasn't the greatest, and because of the life-threatening and altering events he endured, he's built up walls to protect himself.

He actually had nightmares of it- the gnawing fear feeding into the trauma he endured, the many times he had pushed others away, even using them in the past as stepping stones...

Norton truly thought that he was the scum of the Earth. A dead man. He does not deserve something so... So foolish and sweet as love.

... And yet, when he does fall in love?

He falls hard.

Don't get me wrong: a man of his caliber and experience is not an easy one to romance. He's a stubborn soul till the end, and can even be spiteful, too. But during his time in the mines and even with others in the manor, he's learned a few things on romance.

He likes to take the matter slow. He rushed into a few things himself in the past, and it has cost him. Because of that, he learned to take his time and ease himself into the relationship.

He, like Grace, likes collecting things. However, he would only collect authentic and real gems and minerals, often showing it to his lover when he deemed them to be trustworthy.

Norton is a bit of a flirt, but not overly or over the top. He likes to take it on a subtle turn, making sure that only he gets to see his beloved flustered or act embarrassed.

Contrary to popular belief, he's actually touch-starved! The Prospector likes to hold his lover close and show his affection that way, often opting to kiss parts of their skin and even trace words on the palms of their hands. However, if his lover expressed that they want to hold him and do the same, he might act a little... Adverse.

Be gentle with the man, please. Even if he pulls away, he will secretly thank his lover if they insist and help him stomp out the uncertainty cropping up on his mind. Even when in a relationship, he has moments of self-doubt and self-destructive behaviors, so it would do some good if his lover is able to get him out of it.

He would sometimes toss a magnet to them if he sees them in a match, mostly to get them away from the hunter, or (if its a friendly match), just to hug them. What? Can't he do that?

Hehe, how cruel... Of course he would do that.

In special days and anniversaries, he'd even have some dates planned. Getting stuck in the manor doesn't yield much date plans and locations, but with his lover and in love, the Prospector will do anything to make it special.

God knows this man is protective, and to a bigger fault than people may think. If there is someone that would put his lover in harm's way or even something in the match going awry, he'd be there to shield them.

He may dislike getting hurt after, but seeing his lover safe, it felt like getting new scars is worth the effort.

A man with a streak of misfortune as Norton is, there's a lot of mystery behind the once greedy survivor. Although now that he's a lot more... Lax, he's able to show his love to his beloved if they stuck by his side for so long.

Despite seeing the prettiest of jewels and minerals, to him, his lover is the prettiest and rarest of them all.

“ ... Sometimes, I wonder what makes you attracted to me. We're both opposites, but I guess that's what makes the saying, ‘Opposites Attract’ true, hm? ”

Oh dear... Michiko is probably not the best with romance. Or, at least, rekindling it.

Let's just say the Geisha has had her experience with love. She had fallen in love with Miles, after all, and after all that she endured, she has yet to return to it when she was still in grief.

Much like Norton, be patient with the lady. After her first time, she's a lot more wary and wouldn't want to hurt someone's feelings for her withdrawal nature.

She is a little avoidant of romance in this aspect at first, thinking that she herself did not deserve any sort of affection from others. Combine that with the prejudice in the past...

It is understandable on why she's too cautious of people, and especially to those who like her, yes?

Although she may be reluctant to start again in the aspect of romance and courting, she has her own ways to show she likes someone once she has fallen for the person in question.

It is a bit of a slow burn before she gets to really liking the person, considering the underlying trauma and fear she has in showing her vulnerability. She's still trying to recover through it, but sometimes, she would contemplate on what makes someone so... Special.

Although, when she fully falls for the person, that is where the actual healing path starts and her desire to love again.

She used to do performances due to her job as a Geisha, so she would often show said performances to her lover if they wish to see it.

A woman that respects tradition despite the prejudice she endures from Westerners, she would teach her beloved how some of them operate, just so they would know how things work and especially when a special occasion comes.

Michiko is a woman that values quality like most, but she does have a bit of a habit in tending to her beloved's needs like a quiet wife should. She would do it without even thinking much of it, giggling when she see the embarrassed look in her beloved's face.

What? It's cute, come on— admit it. It isn't every day you really get to see her smile now, is it?

She often likes to be the one to put on makeup for her and her lover, depending if they really want to dress up with her. She would also be the one to manage their outfits, sometimes having others help in tailoring specific costumes and keeping it hush-hush.

In matches, Michiko would often travel with her beloved around the map whilst speaking to them. She wouldn't mind having to listen to some stories with them, or even speak about her own tales. If they're lucky, she'd even put on a little show for them and the other survivors!

The butterfly she summons out of resentment seem to flock over to her lover, akin to a moth drawing itself close to a flame. It is interesting when this happens, because Michiko would swear that they like her lover more than herself.

It did came with a downside, in that sense that she would find herself dashing over to her beloved in her Prajna form when she wasn't feeling up to being nice.

Not that she minds, really— have you seen her grab emote? Yes. She'll do that to her lover if that was the case.

Speaking of her Prajna form, she would actually use that form around her lover rarely. Though, when they desire it, she will turn into that form and let them do what they wish.

She is a lot more unhinged when she's in that form, but miraculously, the lady would act like a domesticated beast and wouldn't even think of acting on her urges when she was not in her beauty form.

She does express her shame switching into it sometimes as she doesn't like to scare her beloved. The Prajna form is only reserved to matches and if there's people she really, really dislikes. Almost heavily so.

However, if her lover expressed that matter with an affirmative or a comforting statement, she will ease herself in showing that form more often.

Geisha is one of the few hunters that have experienced love, and although it left her with a bad experience, she is doing well and is healing through the love shared with her partner.

All it takes is patience and honesty— after all, she has endured so much in her time.

All she truly desires is for life to be kind to her, and to give her another shot of romance.

“ My beloved, it's a pleasure to see you again. I have something I wish to show you— a performance for you, as today is a special day. Would you like to see it? I'm sure you'll love it. ”

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[jewwyfeesh]

Return of the King

Writer: 日日日 (Akira)

Character(s): Tsukinaga Leo, Sena Izumi, Sakuma Ritsu, Narukami Arashi and Suou Tsukasa

Translated by: jewwyfeesh

Disclaimer: I translated this story from the CN version of the game, which means that it has been double translated (JP > CN > EN). In JP enstars (!-era), the name of this story is listed only as “Sub Story 2”, but the CN version of the game has a title for it (王之归还). The story title listed here is a translation of the CN title.

Happy debut day, Tsukinaga Leo! May your days continue to shine brightly, and may your songs take flight <3

Arashi: Eh? Did she manage to find him? If that’s the case, this truly does constitute an emergency ♪

Season: Summer Location: Yumenosaki Academy Hallway

Tsukasa: Everyone! Quick, quick! Hurry up! There’s an emergency…!

Arashi: Wait a minute, Tsukasa-chan! What happened?

We Knights don’t have any practice today, right? My club is due to participate in a few competitions soon, so I can’t skip out on practice.

I guess I’ll be able to obtain ‘satisfactory’ results even if I don’t train… But since I’m gonna go for it anyway, I might as well aim for first place, right?

If I don’t turn up to practice every once in a while, everyone’s gonna forget how I look like you know?

Not to mention, I’ll become depressed if I can’t blend in well with the lively atmosphere.

Ritsu: Uuuuuu~ …Uwauuuu…?

Arashi: Hold on, Tsukasa-chan. It’s fine if you want to forcibly drag Ritsu-chan around, but uh, maybe put him around your shoulders at least?

If you drag him by his legs, his head is going to hit all sorts of things?!

Tsukasa: My apologies! Narukami-senpai, please assist! Sena-senpai as well!

Unfortunately, we do not have the luxury of time to wake Ritsu-senpai up. Let’s just go! Express… ☆

Arashi: Ah, goodness… What happened…? It’s very unlike Tsukasa-chan to be like this? Izumi-chan, do you know what happened?

Izumi: Who knows? Even though he’s saying something about Knights’ leader, surely it’s not because ‘that guy’ has returned?

Tsukasa: It’s exactly because ‘it is’, Sena-senpai ♪

Although this is me once again acting upon my own whims, and I am guilty as charged…

I had requested that Onee-sama go look for our long lost Leader~ ♪

Arashi: Eh? Did she manage to find him? If that’s the case, this truly does constitute an emergency ♪

Because our ‘King’… The second he covers his tracks, it’ll be really hard to find him.

Even the police have their hands tied – he quite literally disappeared without a trace. We’ve also suffered a lot because of it.

My goodness, Anzu-chan. However did you manage such a feat?

Tsukasa: I don’t know, but I think Onee-sama trapped our Leader in the Studio!

I want to greet him before he turns tail and disappears yet again!

Arashi: In that case, it should be fine if you go alone, right? We’re all familiar with our ‘King’. Though… it has been a long while, maybe we too could drop by and say hi.

Izumi: I do think it’s about time we replenish our ‘weapons’ ♪

While I’m at it… I should also take the opportunity to ask Ou-sama to resign and make me the leader of Knights.

It really just had to be the guy who’s perpetually always missing sitting on the throne. Does he even know how difficult it is to handle the procedures for live shows? Ugh, soooo~ annoying!

Tsukasa: Everyone, kindly cease your chatter! We have arrived at the Studio. This is the first time I’ll be seeing the King that we Knights serve! Ah, how Exciting!

Ah, um, I’m about to have an audience with him[1]… ☆

Location: Studio

Tsukasa: Please pardon our intrusion! We Knights have come to pay you a visit ♪

Ah, Onee-sama? I’m really sorry, please forgive me! Throwing the door open so viciously… I probably gave you quite the shock ♪

Why are you standing over there looking like you’re at your wit’s end? What about Knights’ Leader? Where is he?

Ritsu: Uauahuu… My head’s been knocked into things left and right… Woke me up ‘cause of it… What about our leader? Did Ou-sama come back?

Tsukasa: Hehe, everyone calls our Leader ‘King’! They honour him by swearing an oath of allegiance! He must be an extraordinary person… ☆

Leo: Aaahh!! It’s flowing!! The inspiration’s flowing!!!!

Tsukasa: …Eh? Wh… There’s some guy drawing music notes on the walls and floor with a marker non stop.

Is he someone suspicious? Well, let’s capture him ♪

Leo: Wahaha☆ Are you saying that awful ‘Emperor’ lost? A revolution?

What in the world!! So many interesting things happened in Yumenosaki Academy when I wasn’t around… ☆

Aaah!! Don’t go into details yet! The main characters are about to come on stage! The opera’s about to begin!

The opera cannot be stopped, because my delusion encompasses the entire universe… ☆

Wahahaha☆ Wahahahaha☆ Wahahahahahahahaha~☆

Arashi: Eh? Ou-sama, you’re as crazy as ever.

Tsukasa: Huh? Th-that… Did you just say ‘King’? That person who has an uncanny resemblance to that of a pervert… is he really the Leader of Knights?

Arashi: Yep. He really came back… ♪

Wait a minute, Ou-sama! You’re scaring our newest member, so please stop your strange behaviour! And stop vandalising the walls, you’ll get scolded by the teachers!

Leo: Ah? A~h!! Naru!! Long time no see! You’re rotten as always!

Arashi: Eh? What are you talking about!? The first thing you say when you open your mouth… I’m really hurt!

Leo: So bashful~ Such interesting movements! You’re my favouritest, I love you ☆

Oh! Rittsu and Sena, you’re here too! Feels like the last time I saw you both, it was a couple thousand years ago!

How has everyone been, my Knights ♪

Tsukasa: What…?

Leo: Oh? There’s someone I don’t recognise! Hold on! Lemme have a think who you are!

There should be something I can use to infer! And on top of that, I can always take a leap of faith! The opera’s about to begin… ☆

So! You’re an alien from outer space! Uchuu~! This is the alien greeting I came up with! Even though it doesn’t really matter now, wahahaha ☆

Wait! That’s not important right now! Don’t disturb me! I’m currently composing a famous song! I hope that you all will be able to witness the moment the masterpiece is born!

Ah, ugh! There’s no paper, so I can only write on the wall… but this unthinkable texture is irritating my senses ♪

My shoulder hurts! Someone, quick! Come and help me massage it out! This kind of sharp pain will also become music!

Tsukasa: Wh-what…?

Arashi: Ignore him, Tsukasa-chan. Our ‘King’ has always been a rather extreme artist.

Once he gets into the zone, he’d be so engrossed in composing that he would even forget to eat.

When he’s like this, he won’t ‘return’ for quite a while ♪

Tsukasa: I-is that so? I had… originally wanted to extend my greetings to Leader…

Izumi: Aish~ There’s no need to? That guy won’t listen to whatever anyone else says, anyways.

Though, it’s not my place to say this. That guy’s lack of coordination is beyond saving. As expected of the leader of Knights ♪

By the way, although that guy’s body is abnormally good – when he dances, it’s basically a blessing…

He… tends to choreograph things on the spot, something that can’t be used on formal stages.

He’s actually extremely skilled in singing, but he’d say “I don’t want to be the one singing”, and refuses to sing.

Tsukasa: E-Eeeehh??? So useless… Forgive my impropriety, but uh, how did someone without a single merit worth respecting become our Leader?

Leo: Oyaya? Why am I in Yumenosaki Academy? Someone, tell me! No, no no no, don’t say a thing!

I wanna think about the melody hidden here… ☆

I remember now! It’s because the whole lotta you have a performance tomorrow! Knights’ concert ♪

Izumi: Haa? What are you mumbling to yourself over there, suddenly returning and talking about a performance?

Leo: No, this is the job Anzu entrusted me with! She tells me about Yumenosaki’s comings and goings when I wasn’t around. This is an equivalent exchange!

At first, I said it was okay if she didn’t tell me about it, ‘cause I can fill in the blanks with my delusions~

Then, then, we just started chattering away… how could I not listen? I can’t just trample on this piece of kindness! Not to mention, it just got more and more interesting ☆

Wait! The song that I’m writing now, it’ll be ready by tomorrow!

I already have the melody, and that newbie has also become a rather uncertain element – so, I’ll definitely be able to write an interesting song!

Wahaha… ☆ It’s coming, it’s coming!! The inspiration’s coming!!

Arashi: Alright, alright. Do as you please, our ‘King’. Using the songs you’ve prepared for us… These ‘weapons’ will annihilate all of our enemies ♪

Even so, don’t forget to eat and rest. If you were to collapse, we’d be in quite the pickle.

Anzu-chan, even though this child is a handful, could you take care of him for a while?

Then… we’ve got our work cut out for us… ♪

Ritsu: Hehehe. It’s been a looooong time… But, this will be the first time all of us Knights will perform on stage together~ ♪

Izumi: Eh~ But I have yet to agree to the concert?

But I suppose I don’t have a choice. Since Ou-sama has returned, we simply can’t allow Trickstar and co. to continue strutting around like that~ ♪

Tsukasa: W-why are all my seniors so enthusiastic about this! I don’t follow!

Even though I do think it’s interesting, seeing the usually unorganized Knights suddenly display such a curious sense of unity…

O-onee-sama? What should I do?

Leo: Don’t panic! Knights are meant to be dignified, yet arrogant! Vile, yet bold! Hideous, yet beautiful! Aaah, these cliché expressions!

The rejection from earlier! Are all of you feigning deafness?

Rest assured, newbie! Entrust your spirit to your senses, your body to fate, and leave it all behind!

Aah, just saying it isn’t enough! I need music~!

All in all! My Knights, let’s prepare for war!

We’ll need to flip the chessboard over, half of it just for fun! Don’t even think of rebutting, for I am the naked king in ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’! Wahaha ☆

Translator's note(s): 1. in the CN translation, kasakun uses the term 觐见, which means "present oneself before (a monarch), have an audience with (the emperor)"

[the-himawari]

A3! Usui Masumi - Translation [SR] going my way (2/2)

*Please read disclaimer on blog

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Kuromi: Do you ask her out on dates?

Masumi: I do. We go out together, attend events… And we go shopping and talk about all kinds of different things.

Kuromi: Ooh, good going~ ♪

Masumi: She’s always the absolute cutest when she’s working hard on theatre and when she’s having lots of fun…

Kuromi: KYAHH! You have a sweet expression on your face when you’re talking about her too, y’know? Have you confessed yet?

Masumi: Not yet. I’m always telling her how much I like her… But I haven’t received a clear answer yet.

Kuromi: I see. …Ha! That’s it! I know just the perfect place. I’ll tell you about it, Masumi!

Masum: Huh?

Kuromi: C’mere. This way, this way ♪

*pulls*

Masumi: Wait… I got it, so stop hurrying so much.

-pause-

Kuromi: See. It’s here!

Masumi: This is…

Kuromi: It’s the Bell of Happiness! It’s said that if you ring this, you’ll get married with the person you love! Go ahead, Masumi! Give it a ring.

Masumi: …

Kuromi: What’s wrong? Don’t you want the two of you to share the same feelings?

Masumi: I do, but… I’m not going to ring it.

Kuromi: Say what?

Masumi: I’ve tried all sorts of good luck charms and jinxes like this, but she’s never looked my way.

Kuromi: Really?

Masumi: (If I rang this bell, the thought that it might come true did cross my mind. But I’m sure she won’t turn around.) (The truth is, I did a lot of preliminary research when all the theatre troupe members came to Sanrio Puroland the other day. I already knew about this Bell of Happiness.) (But I didn’t invite Director to come here.) (That’s right… if the person you have a one-sided crush on rings this bell, then the effect is that things will work out between you two…) (If a couple rings it together, then things will continue to go well in the future. That’s why—) One day, if we get married, we’ll come here together.

Kuromi: …I hear you. Alright, I’ll be supporting you so you two will be able to come here together!

Masumi: You will, Kuromi?

Kuromi: Well, yeah. I mean we’re friends, aren’t we? You’re giving it your all, so there’s no way I wouldn’t cheer you on!

Masumi: …Thanks.

Kuromi: Hehe!

Sakuya: Heyyy, Masumi-kuuun?

Tsuzuru: Masumi, where are you? Rehearsal’s starting again.

Kuromi: Ah! It sounds like our break time’s over already!

Masumi: …Let’s head back.

Kuromi: Masumi! Let me know if there’s any future developments, alright!

Masumi: …I will.

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[dream-meister-translations]

DREAM MEISTER & THE RECOLLECTED BLACK FAIRY

CANAAN CHARACTER CARD #1

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The Dreamweaver Guild, where top-notch meisters gather to create supreme works of art dedicated to the royal family.

Following the philosophy of: “We are the ones who make the king a king.” The craftsmen of Dreamweaver were, as always, caught up in their busy routines. Well, all except...

EMMA : Canaan.

CANAAN : Hm?

EMMA : Um, is it okay if I talk to you about our work soon?

CANAAN : Hm~

CANAAN : Can I finish this cupcake first?

EMMA : ...Alright, I'll come back later.

After a few tens of minutes, I returned to Canaan.

EMMA : (Cupcake consumed, tea finished... alright…)

EMMA : Canaan, so as I was saying: The next commission...

CANAAN : Hm~

CANAAN : Can’t that wait for another time?

EMMA : Huh!?

CANAAN : Sorry, Emma. I promise I'll listen when I feel like it.

CANAAN : How about another cup of tea? Would you like some, too?

EMMA : No, I'm fine, thank you.

With graceful movements, Canaan tilted the teapot while smiling elegantly.

His demeanor and expression were so refined that they reminded one of royalty.

EMMA : (I can't let myself get distracted! I need to discuss work!)

EMMA : Um, Canaan, when exactly would “another time” be?

CANAAN : Well, let's see. It might be an hour from now, a day, or maybe even a week?

CANAAN : In any case, when I feel like it♪

EMMA : Wah!?

Canaan, had earned a reputation as somewhat of a paragon among other meisters due to his incredible skill and high class sensibilities. However, in reality, he proved to be immovably capricious.

EMMA : I have a deadline to meet, so I'd appreciate it if you could decide sooner!

CANAAN : Yell all you want, I'm still not feeling motivated.

EMMA : If there's anything you need, just tell me.

CANAAN : Anything?

EMMA : Yes.

CANAAN : Hmmm. How about you joining me over here?

EMMA : Umm...?

CANAAN : There we go.

EMMA : Huh!?

Before I knew it, Canaan was prodding at my cheek with his finger.

CANAAN : Wow, your cheeks are so squishy.

EMMA : Um...?

CANAAN : I've been curious about these squishy cushions that so corrupt humanity... So this is what they feel like? Hehe.

CANAAN : It's nice♪

Canaan seemed thoroughly enthralled by the touch of my cheek, and his hand didn't show any sign of letting go. On the contrary, he started to gently push and pull my cheek based on what seemed to be pure whim.

EMMA : Please, Canaan.

CANAAN : Don't move, not yet.

CANAAN : You did say "anything," right?

EMMA : Ugh...

CANAAN : Ahaha, that's right. Just be a good girl like that, Emma. Hehe.

EMMA : You don't have to laugh like that...

CANAAN : Well, it's amusing.

CANAAN : You can shake me off if you want. You're quite serious, aren't you?

EMMA : Because it’s the only way I can get you to listen to me.

CANAAN : And that's why I said I'll listen when I feel like it.

EMMA : But we don't know when that will be, and that's the problem!

CANAAN : Alright, I'm satisfied.

As he released my cheek, Canaan reclined on the sofa and started reading a magazine.

Finally free, I felt relieved, but...

EMMA : You can't just lie down! Please let me talk about our work.

CANAAN : Oh, sorry~ Your squishy cheeks are clearly starting to corrupt even me.

EMMA : What!?

CANAAN : Hehe, it can’t be helped. Go ahead.

CANAAN : Oh, but first, have another cupcake♪

Like a free-spirited and carefree cat, Canaan seemed content to toy with me for the rest of the day.

[dailyexo]

[TRANSLATION] Chen - 230817 Official EXO-L Japan website update: "「CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -」リハーサル現場レポート＃3！" ("'CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -' On-site Rehearsal Report #3!")

"今回のスタッフブログも、「CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -」のリハーサル現場レポートをお届けします！"

Translation: "We got some more news from 'CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -' rehearsal in our next instalment of the staff blog!"

"この日は中国でのスケジュールを終え、日本に戻ってきてのリハーサルとなったチェン！スタッフやバンドメンバーからの「おかえりなさ～い！」という出迎えに「ただいま～！」と大きな声で応えながらスタジオに入りました^^

休憩時間には「お土産で～す！」と“日本の空港”で買ってきてくれたお土産を、みんなに配ってくれました(笑)♪そして「みなさんにお土産を買いたかったんですけど、時間がなかったから日本の空港で買いました(笑)」と話すチェンに、スタジオはいつもに増して和やかな雰囲気に^^そんな風にいつも周りを気づかってくれる優しいチェンからのお土産を、バンドメンバーやスタッフみんなで美味しくいただきました^^

また、リハーサルも後半となったこの日、「バンドメンバーに伝えたいことがあります！」とチェン。「みなさん、すごく良いです！みなさんのかっこいい才能や魅力も、遠慮せずにおもいっきり出し切ってくださいね^^みなさん、最高です！」とバンドメンバーへの尊敬の気持ちを伝えていました。"

Translation: "After his schedules in China, Chen made his way back to Japan to resume rehearsals! The staff and band greeted him when he entered the studio with a warm, ‘welcome baaa~ck!’ to which Chen replied in a loud voice, ‘It’s good to be back~~!’^^

During one of the breaks, Chen announced, ‘I got everyone souvenirs!’ and then proceeded to hand out things he had bought at the airport in Japan (hehe).♪ He added, ‘I wanted to get something for everyone, but I didn’t have enough time so I just stopped at one of the shops in the airport (hehe)’. Regardless of where he got the souvenirs, everyone was appreciative and the mood in the room quickly livened up.^^ The staff and band alike were thrilled to receive the gifts, and this act of kindness showed just how considerate Chen is of all those around him.^^

During the second half of the first day rehearsal, Chen announced, ‘There’s something I'd like to tell the band’. Chen then proceeded to express his gratitude and respect for the band by saying, ‘Everyone is so amazing! Please never feel shy to show off your talents and charms, you guys are really the best!’."

"そして今回のツアーは、日本オリジナルのツアー！ということで、セットリストにもチェンのこだわりがつまっています♪ そのこだわりのセットリストからも『CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -』ならではの世界観に引き込まれること間違いなしです！！

そこで、EXO-L-JAPANのみなさんへ、チェンからクイズを出題！ Q：『CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -』は何の曲からスタートするでしょうか？ みなさん、ぜひ予想してみてくださいね♪

そして今回は、チェンに歌に関する質問をしてみました！^^

Q：日本語の曲を覚えるための自分なりの練習方法はありますか？

A：まず、一小節の最初の単語を覚えます。そのあとは、自然に続くように言葉の意味も含めて暗記します。その方法でも難しいときはただひたすら覚えます！(笑)

Q：ツアー中、喉や自身のコンディションを管理するためにしているルーティンはありますか？

A：以前は喉の乾燥を防ぐために喉に塗るスプレーのようなものを使っていましたが、最近は水を頻繁に飲むようにしています。それと喉を使うときはコーヒーを飲む量を減らします。普段はコーヒーを1日に2杯ずつ飲みますが、ツアー準備中の最近は1杯も飲まないようにしています。

次回もチェンに質問をしてみますので、お楽しみに♪

EXO-L-JAPANのみなさん、ツアースタートも間近です！ みなさん、チェンと盛り上がる準備はできていますか～⁉「CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -」を一緒に全力で楽しみましょう！"

Translation: "As you all may know, this tour is a Japan exclusive! Chen also had a hand in picking songs for the setlist♪

With Chen's creative eye there's no reason for 'CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -' not to be a huge success on the world stage!!

And now we have a little questionnaire for EXO-L-JAPAN from Chen! Q: What sort of song should I start 'CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -』'with? Give the question some thought, everyone!♪

Lastly, we asked Chen a couple of questions about the songs!^^

Q: Do you have any tips for remembering the Japanese lyrics to your songs? A: Well, first off, I start memorising each of the words from the first measure. To make sure I can transition between each section naturally I also memorise the meaning of the lyrics. This isn't a failproof method though and I still encounter difficulties. (hehe)

Q: Do you have a special vocal care routine to keep your throat and voice healthy during the tour? A: In the past I used to use a spray to keep my throat from drying out, but nowadays I just drink more water. I find that when I'm on tour and singing a lot, I don't drink as much coffee as usual, either. I typically drink about two cups a day, but ever since I've begun preparing for this tour I haven't had a single cup!

We'll be back with more Chen questions and we hope you all look forward to it!♪

The tour is just about to begin, EXO-L-JAPAN! Are you guys ready to cheer your hearts out for Chen? ⁉ Let's watch 'CHEN JAPAN TOUR 2023 - Polaris -' with all our energy!"

Photo links: 1, 2

Credit: translation, dailyexo.tumblr.com, Source: Official EXO-L Japan.

[sysig]

Being a villain isn’t all fun and games! Just mostly (Patreon)

[boozuru]

Ghostic - Epilogue 4

⇠  chapter select 

(NOT JP PROOFED)

Season: Autumn

<Next day after the live>

Tori: The ES Haunted House really disappeared without a trace.

It's like a dream now. Like there was nothing there to begin with the next day after a live.

The craziness over ES Halloween and the fun we had there - it's kinda lonely when both just disappear like nothing.

Yuzuru: Yes. However, everything ends at some point.

When Halloween ends, that means SS and Christmas are next - something new begins and the next stage awaits.

Even when something ceases to exist, it is fine to just rebuild it.

Tori: ...You're right. Eichi-sama is also just moving on to the next thing. Even when he went to the amusement park with Hibiki-senpai, he must have been thinking of stuff.

Oh, right. Since we are meeting up with Eichi and co at the office, maybe it'll be okay for us to ask about the next development plan?

Yuzuru: Indeed. You are growing everyday, so I'm looking forward to the future of fine ♪

Mao: Yo, Tori and Yuzuru. Seems like fine's work was also wrapped up smoothly~?

Shinobu: Good work, Tori-kun~♪

Tori: Oh! You guys were at Yumenosaki till now, but you're already back at ES?

I thought that stuff would take longer since we were let out earlier, but are you guys already done?

Shinobu: Hehe. The volunteers for Yumenosaki's Halloween party helped us with the clean-up efforts.

The cleaning was really fast since we had a lot of volunteers ♪

Mao: Yeah. The volunteers really saved us ♪

But you know, the ES Haunted House was right here, right? Feels kinda empty not having such a big building here anymore.

Tori: Ah, that's what I just said! Can you not copy me?

Mao: Hold on now, I didn't even hear that, so don't get so mad.

Anyway, thanks for yesterday. Since Tori was there, even the hot-blooded beginner idols followed rules properly ♪

Yuzuru: Hum. Is that so, Young Master? 

Tori: Yup. I was fantastic at my job! Purging all the troublesome students of Yumenosaki - I made them into examples, and thus made sure public morals were followed on school grounds ♪

Mao: Ahaha. I should really follow your powerful example somehow~

When Trickstar acts out of whack, it causes the other students at Yumenosaki to have to hold themselves back, you know? 

I'll be depending on you in the future as well, vice-president ♪

Yuzuru: Fufu. You truly have done wonderfully, Young Master.

Additionally, I'm truly impressed by our new council president's skills and his establishing of such grand scale events, as well as the tireless Sengoku-sama always assisting everyone.

Shinobu: M-me!? Oh no no no, Isara-dono and Tori-kun are amazing, true, but I haven't done anything impressive! 

Mao: Don't be so modest. It's thanks to everyone that I can even work this well as a student council president, you know~?

And that includes you, Yuzuru. Even if you might be disappointed in yourself because of your poor well-being this time. But even so, since you have been compiling information long before now, there were no issues on the day of the event.

So, you have been a big help to us all this time. Thanks ♪

Yuzuru: Is that so...

Many people have told me to feel more secure in my circumstances. And I think that thanks to everyone in the student council, I have grown more comfortable with dividing work with other people.

And so, I would like to express my gratitude to you all.

I hope we will get along in the future as well...♪

Tori: Excuse uuus~ ♪

Yuzuru: We apologize for the wait, Eichi-sama, Hibiki-sama.

Eichi: Hey. Good work, Tori, Yuzuru.

Sorry for having a meeting right after the end of ES Halloween. I wanted to discuss fine's next plan as soon as possible. Can you hang up your coats there first?

Yuzuru: -Before that, may I say something, Eichi-sama?

Before we talk about the plans you have in mind, please allow us to propose a plan for the next "Eichi day". (Established in Tempest. This is a gathering fine does at least once a week as a way for Eichi in particular to relax and put a stop to his workaholic habits.)

Eichi: For "Eichi day"...? Sure, I don't mind.

Wataru: Could this be about a promise that was made just some time ago?

Yuzuru: It is. Our destination shall naturally be the amusement park ♪

I have already made the preparations for our planners, so all four of us should be able to go... ♪

Tori: Oh, that's right. If the plans aren't signed down before work is assigned, it'll take ages before we could go to an amusement park...!

Thank you, Yuzuru! As expected, you being here is such a blessing~!

Eichi: Ahaha. He always works fast.

Of course. I'll keep my promise. Let's have this friendly wrap party while following our amusement park plans. 

I haven't said "that" to you guys yet because of how busy we have been with preparing this and that.

Wataru: Ohh, since it's Halloween now, it must be "that"!

Eichi: Yeah. As you guessed, we can't wrap things up without me saying "that".

"Trick or Treat" - to you all who have worked hard for the great trick that was the ES Haunted House, I will give you rewards as sweet as candy ♪

[aeoki]

Blackjack - Miracles Don't Exist: Chapter 10

Location: Star Fest Stage Characters: Shinobu, Yuzuru, Natsume & Mika Season: Winter

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ< Almost another hour later. “Star Fest” Venue No.20 “ES Building”. >

Mika: Ngh ahhhh~... D–Don’t cry, Naru-chan.

I–I didn’t mean to make you cry…

Arashi: Waaaaah! You’re so cruel – just so cruel, Mika-chan! What have you done!?

Y–You did that for me? To apologise for causing me so much trouble last year? And also as thanks for everything I’ve done for you every day? You prepared all that for me and even asked “Oshi-san” who’s overseas to help?

Y–You created a surprise performance just for me? This is the result of our friendship – something you produced in order to make me happy?

Of course I’m going to cry if you suddenly give something like that to me…!

Mika: S–Sorry. You didn’t like it…?

Arashi: There’s no way I wouldn’t not like it, you dummy! Mika-chan, you big dum-dum! My bestie! You’re the cutest in the world! I love you to bits!

You’ve created the best Christmas Eve for me! I always hoped for something to happen every year, but nothing ever did!

This year, it’s all your fault – waaaaaah!

You’re so cruel! I decided I wouldn’t cry on stage! I was going through such a hard time during “Tanabata Fest” and I didn’t even cry!

Why didn’t I cry? Well, it’s because crying isn’t beautiful! It’s not something I’d do!

But now, I’m bawling my eyes out this year all because of you! What are you going to do about this? You’re just downright cruel!

Also, it’s like Ritsu-chan’s in that corner, saying…

“I pretended to be lazy on purpose to bring your spirits down, so that I could lift them right back up to an all-time high.”

It’s like he’s saying that with a smug look on his face for no good reason and it annoys me so much! He shouldn’t try to raise his own stocks after taking advantage of other people’s behaviour!

I need to complain! I want to slap that advisor-pretending idiot straight across the face!

Don’t you dare move an inch, Ritsu-chan! And you too, Tsukasa-chan – you’re laughing even though you don’t know what’s going on! That goes the same for Leo-kun and Izumi-chan who’s here like it’s the most natural thing in the world, too~!

Mika: Ahh… N–Naru-chan left. So does this mean Naru-chan liked my surprise?

Yuzuru: Indeed. Narukami-sama must have left because she wanted to hide how shy she felt. I see she could make those sorts of expressions too – She’s always so calm and composed.

Hehe. Your hard work has paid off, Kagehira-sama. It was worth worrying and running over to lend a hand.

Mika: Yeah. Thanks a bunch, Yukkun. Oshi-san went overboard with the plannin’ and made it so that it’ll take a long time to set things up, so I don’t think I would’ve made it in time all by myself.

Yuzuru: No need to thank me. I was simply influenced by your friendship, Kagehira-sama. I simply wanted to support you, despite my limited abilities.

Mika: Ngh~ Thanks, though – really. Yukkun, you’re my precious friend, y’know~? ♪

Yuzuru: Right. I entered Yumenosaki because that’s how things naturally turned out, but it seems I was able to gain a lot more things than I would have imagined.

I’m simply thankful for that right now.

Merry Christmas.

Mika: Right, Merry Christmas ♪

Natsume: HeHE. It feels a bit silly making it sound like everything has come to a happy eND. “Star Fest” isn’t over just yET.

Mika: Ngh, Nakkun!? Why do you always appear out of nowhere? That’s bad for my heart!

Anyway, you look kinda tired? Are you okay?

Natsume: YeAH… ActualLY, I was called to visit a lot of the venues todAY – I’ve been performing on stage with a hoarse voiCE.

It seems Sora and Senpai are the saME. I’m calculative and definitely won’t save others out of goodwill bUT…

It looks like there are a lot more people who are grateful for “Switch” than I had expectED.

I thanked them with a smile on my face – on the stage they called me to appear oN. I said things like how I’m still able to stand on stage as an idol thanks to their suppoRT…

Those who gave up being idols during the “Bon Festival” in summer are now popular figures in the cyber worLD.

Those sorts of people thanked uS. They wore smiles on their faces that showed they didn’t think about the advantages or the disadvantages, and welcomed mE.

It might sound strange but I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shouldeRS.

The thought of having fun like an idiot without stopping to think even crossed my miND. I did some merrymaking here and there so I’m all exhausted nOW.

In realiTY, I shouldn’t be doing something that doesn’t align with my charactER.

Mika: Ahaha. Good for ya – I see you also had a happy Christmas Eve, Nakkun.

I was worried since you looked kinda desperate durin’ our “SS” Qualifying Round battle. It felt like you were smilin’ thoughtlessly on the outside, but you were actually walkin’ on thin ice…

Natsume: WeLL, thanks to yOU, I was able to have a pretty good time todAY.

StiLL, I can’t be this happy-go-lucky forevER.

I’m Natsume Sakasaki from “SwitCH” – a magician and fortune-tellER. A descendant of the lovable “Five OddbalLS”. 

My duty is to save those who have fallen off of that “big waVE”.

Natsume: No. It’s to make all living things hapPY.

It’s pointless if I’m the only one who reaches a happy endiNG. I’m only “Switch’s” Natsume Sakasaki if I can also make others happy, tOO.

Ŧwø ɏɇȺɍs Ⱥǥø, đᵾɍɨnǥ ŧħɇ Ɍɇvøłᵾŧɨøn, wɨnŧɇɍ wȺs ŧħɇ sɇȺsøn øf đɇsŧɍᵾȼŧɨøn.

Ŧħɇ ŧħɨnǥs Ɨ føᵾnđ ɇnđɇȺɍɨnǥ wɇɍɇ Ⱥłł ħᵾɍŧ Ⱥnđ đɇsŧɍøɏɇđ – đɨsȺᵽᵽɇȺɍɨnǥ fɍøm ŧħɇ wøɍłđ.

Ɨŧ wȺs Ⱥ sȺđ ᵽɇɍɨøđ øf ŧɨmɇ wħɇɍɇ ønłɏ Ⱥ fɍɇɇƶɨnǥ ƀɍɇɇƶɇ ɍȺǥɇđ øn.

ƀᵾŧ łȺsŧ ɏɇȺɍ, ŧħɇ ȼøᵾɍsɇ øf ŧħɨnǥs ȼħȺnǥɇđ. Ɇvɇɍɏønɇ łøøꝁɇđ ᵾᵽ Ⱥŧ ŧħɇ đȺƶƶłɨnǥ sŧȺɍs ŧħȺŧ ɇmɇɍǥɇđ Ⱥnđ ȼɇłɇƀɍȺŧɇđ.

ŧħøsɇ ȼɇłɇƀɍȺŧɨøns Ⱥnđ ᵽɍȺɏɇɍs ɍɇȺȼħɇđ ŧħɇ ħɇȺvɇns Ⱥnđ wɇ ᵾsħɇɍɇđ ɨn Ⱥ nɇw đȺƶƶłɨnǥ ɇɍȺ.

ᵾnđɇɍ øᵾɍ ƀɇłøvɇđ “ᵽɍøđᵾȼɇɍ’s” wɨsħ ŧħɨs ɏɇȺɍ, wɇ sŧȺnđ wɨŧħ øᵾɍ fɍɨɇnđs øf ɇꝗᵾȺł sŧȺnđɨnǥ Ⱥnđ, ŧøǥɇŧħɇɍ, wɇ ȼɇłɇƀɍȺŧɇ ŧħɨs ħøłɏ nɨǥħŧ.

Øᵾɍ fɇɇłɨnǥs Ⱥɍɇ ɉᵾsŧ ønɇ: Føɍ ŧħɨs mømɇnŧ – øᵾɍ ħȺᵽᵽɨnɇss – ŧø ȼønŧɨnᵾɇ ɇŧɇɍnȺłłɏ.

Wɇ đøn’ŧ ꝁnøw ħøw ŧħɇ “SS” wȺɍ wɨłł ŧᵾɍn øᵾŧ…

Ƀᵾŧ Ⱥs łønǥ Ⱥs wɇ ħȺvɇ øᵾɍ mɇmøɍɨɇs øf ŧħɨs ɉøɏøᵾs ȻħɍɨsŧmȺs Ɇvɇ Ⱥnđ øᵾɍ fɍɨɇnđsħɨᵽ, ŧħɇn øᵾɍ ɉøᵾɍnɇɏ ȺħɇȺđ sħȺn’ŧ ƀɇ ɇnvɇłøᵽɇđ ɨn đȺɍꝁnɇss.

Nøw, łɇŧ’s łɨǥħŧ ŧħɇm Ⱥłł.

Łɇŧ’s mȺꝁɇ ŧħɇ sŧȺɍs ƀɇfɨŧŧɨnǥ øf sᵾȼħ Ⱥ ƀłɇssɇđ ȻħɍɨsŧmȺs Ɇvɇ sħɨnɇ ƀɍɨǥħŧ.

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Lucky number seven 🎲✨ (1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6)

Oh yeah btw there is a considerable amount of Edgar/Scriabin this time around so like - look out for that I guess lol

[MAY9] Thinking about healing plane Edgar had me very excited, big anticipation and looking forward to seeing him hehe ♪

[MAY16] I didn’t plan for it, but Incoming was basically the prototype of trying out minicomics with sketchier panels - it was a good start! You can also see more of the panel differences in the stream itself, Nny’s hair probably being the biggest one haha

[MAY16] Speaking of - since Scriabin’s expression was central to this panel, it’s interesting to me to see the original draft vs. the final version

[MAY18] I ended up with this mini in multiple stages of completion because I was struggling with it which made for some interesting progression-style gifs!

[MAY18]  I think this one was definitely the most extreme out of all the panels, just pop! There they are

[JUN8] Shy Lady!Edgar ♥ Too hot out to wear much, but too embarrassed to show off ✨

[JUN8] Lady!Scriabin getting into mischief she shouldn’t and bothering Edgar, the usual. I love writing out keysmashes, there’s something very funny about it to me

[JUN13] Mwah mwah mwah, so many hearts and happies 💕

[JUN14] And Also With You hands ♥ I made myself a little cheat sheet of the order the shackles attached themselves, I wanted to make an injury index as well but couldn’t swing it, maybe next time

[JUN14] A set of Vargas-style eye expressions! Specifically Edgar, or at least his body

[JUN14] A couple of pleading and contrite Edgars; got the image specifically as a spacefiller, it all worked out exactly as planned haha

[JUN29] I wasn’t kidding, I was very 👀✨💕 about his shirt riding up lol

[JUL2] Possibly the best bonewings I’ve drawn so far, I almost wish they were more of the focus haha. Well they are here! Central and important ✨

[JUL17] I still so love how goofy Demon!Scriabin is, casual and light! Doodling him spinning his tail was fun ♪

[JUL2] They still fight like cats and dogs, natural enemies and counterparts. The chains are just an additional directional tool, it’s all in the utilization

[JUL9] The aforementioned sketchy scratchy minicomic project, finally in full swing! The first one had them quietly interested and in agreement ♪

[JUL9] Well, at first anyway haha

[JUL9] They just can’t help themselves ♥

[JUL9] He’s baby your honour

[JUL17] No one likes a peeping tom, Scriabin!

[JUL17] Come run away with me to a convent with only a bunch of other women come onnnnn, we can totally pretend to just be devout about it ♥

[JUL17] What was I watching, I think it was an r/sapphoandherfriend video and there was a statue of two topless ladies kissing in the background of a failed proposal of a gentleman to the lady who owned said statue lol; an extremely cute pose on top of the environmental storytelling haha

[JUL17] More kisses, sleepy, fuzzy, out-of-it kisses

[JUL18] This was meant to be the original shape of Scriabin’s sheer shawl(?) in the digital Drider doodles but I unfortunately combined the layers before I meant to :’) At least I got to draw it here! Spiderweb design 🕸

[JUL18] @lunavos​ made mention of Scriabin holding onto Edgar with all his spare legs and mentally I was like “Funny you should say that-” haha, I’d only drawn as much maybe a day or so beforehand!

[JUL18] Just rests his entire body weight onto his oh so helpless human victim ♪

[JUL19] Continuing the trend of starting and then just not finishing pose ideas lol, I ended up losing steam because I think I had dialogue in mind? But I didn’t write anything down so I don’t actually remember :’D Floating Scriabin is always fun tho ♪

[JUL25] Not art, but I jumped back into Tomodachi Life for like, five seconds to quickly make an Edgar Mii because it is my mission to make the Vargases in as many character-customizable/life sims as possible. Unfortunately I literally only had one apartment left open so no Scriabin this time around :( Let’s just say this is while he’s still hanging out in Edgar’s head; I have given him at least one speech line to indicate that Edgar’s talking to him in there lol

[JUL29] It doesn’t count as long as you declare it first! I’m quite pleased with Scriabin’s expression in the second panel, cute ♥

[JUL28] Felt very inspired by WASU_ART’s extremely cute paper dolls and made a base ♪ Does it defeat the purpose of a live-action animation tool if I make a vector with a static pose? Hmmm

[JUL30] What you mean you don’t just casually draw softcore at the library using their scrap paper and pens? I made sure I was away from any potentially bothered eyes lol dw

[JUL30] A healing plane Scriabin for a warmup, what a floof <3

[AUG1] Another panel from the scratch project, I’m so amused with how his face turned out lol

[AUG1] Kiss-dip Edgar, it’s a good way to trick him into hugging him/holding onto him for dear life

[AUG1] And, done! What do I win? Even for just a sketch, I’m quite pleased with the depth on his shaded arm haha

[AUG1] I unfortunately had to scrap this one because I wrote down a specific injury and then forgot it when I went to draw, so it’s more like an offshoot of Restful Dreams - the expressions still turned out nice tho so here they are ✨

[AUG1] Scriabin yelling at a very aggressive scribble, I mean Shmee. Poor Todd, trying to play peacekeeper between them ♥

[AUG1] He just completely deflates in water, amazing ✨ It’s always fun to draw soaked-over-the-head stuff, it’s so silly haha

[AUG5] A handsome Edgar in a nice jacket and turtleneck combo - even tho he was drawn in Summer, just gotta give that Autumnal vibe

[AUG5] How many doubles would Edgar realistically need or have? Time to go thrifting for the less obvious necessities!

[AUG5] A brushed and put-together Scriabin taunting Edgar into fluster? He’s just too handsome, right?

[AUG5] A digital Scriabin that I had a lot of fun with the composition of - the string comes from offscreen and cuts him off like a panel but it’s not a panel! Magic ✨

[AUG6] Scriabin has Edgar’s attention taken away from him for two seconds and he gets So Mad about it haha

[AUG6] Cornered and kissed, what a terrible fate 💕

[AUG6] Ladies do be shopping tho. They’re so tall! They must get asked to pull stuff off the top shelves all the time

[AUG6] If ever chocolate was an essential item, it would be now

[AUG7] Don’t pick on Edgar, she doesn’t always think through her statements! Just because that makes it easy to twist her words!

[AUG7] Hugs ♥ Hugs for Edgar ♥ Time for Scriabin cuddles ♥ No hope of escape ♥

[AUG7] Exit, pursued by Scriabin. You can’t hide from him, Edgar!

[AUG7] Now poke me back

[AUG7] Maybe if you stopped being mean to each other you wouldn’t keep being mad at each other? No? Okay cool

[AUG9] An Eros and Apollo-style Scriabin, specifically based on the frame around 0:53 - super fluffy! And oddly sludgy (And definitely not at all inspired by the post that introduced me to this song in the first place, Scriabin could never be described as egoistic! Lol)

[AUG12] A mini I don’t plan to finish, but it’s still cute

[AUG12] Come on, Edgar, you know he’s playing you

[AUG12] So excited ♪

[AUG12] Y’know Edgar, I think that might have been a trick actually

[AUG12] Seeing something he shouldn’t be seeing! You know the verse about plucking out one’s eye if it causes you to sin? Does that mean his main, already blank eyes or...?

[AUG13] I cut the punchline ‘cause it gives away the entire joke, but I do love Edgar’s sleepy indignance and Scriabin’s *scandalized gasp* lol

[AUG13] Out using a library computer perhaps, got a lot of studying to do

[AUG13] “I was way faster when I was a computer!”

[AUG13] Scriabin and Jake discussing stuff that Edgar’s too uncomfortable with ♪ There’s so much to learn!

[AUG15] I really like the composition of this one hehe

[AUG15] I ended up scrapping this pose but her face really did turn out very cute ♥

[AUG15] Lady snuggles ♥ Scriabin’s close to listening to her heart 💕

[AUG20] Was struck with the image of them holding each other’s chibi counterparts -  they’re both so round and tiny!

[AUG21] What ended up being a single panel continuation of Outgoing, he’s gotta be in there somewhere!

[AUG22] Ladyverse Biblical Vargases 💕✨ What no I don’t already have a song picked out specifically for them you can’t prove anything

[AUG22] Casually sloppy Lady!Scriabin ✨ An open pose is very cute

[AUG25] Uncomfortable Edgar, inching away so as not to alert the invitation-extender :)

[SEP17] Somebody asking him about his scars just one too many times, can’t believe this was inspired by Spamton of all things lol

[SEP17] If he can smell “sad” you better believe he can smell other things too ♪ I’ve written down Edgar saying “That’s not a smell” more than once, why do I find it so funny lol

[SEP20] Guess what someone was doing right outside our window :)

[SEP20] Confrontation?? No way! But Scriabin knew that haha ♪

So that’s the end of May through September! A few different kinds of styles, digital stuff, longer projects - branching out :0 It’s fun to see :D

[uglytsumugi12]

shine▲polyhedric tri-lights 【prologue】

♢ characters: natsume, sora

♢ season: winter

― ☆ ―

〈 Mid-january, Yumenosaki Academy - Underground library. 〉

Natsume: (The "Star" caRD, huH…?)

(I can't believe that both the Major Arcana and "Star" card are in their upright positiON. What a great way to start the monTH ♪)

(The meaning of this card is "hoPE". If actions are maDE, it will without a doubt lead to good resulTS.)

(It's up to the reader to make the most of iT.)

Sora: HaHa~! Shisho~, hello!

Are we still having lunch in Shisho's~ secret room¹~? Sora was so excited that he entirely prepared his bento!

HiHi~♪ Sora brought Mr. Octopus sausages, hamburgers… Most of the food is frozen, but Sora can guarantee you that lots of them are delicious. We could replace the side dishes if you'd like!

Natsume: FuFU. You are much more energetic than usual todAY, aren't YOU, SoRA?

Sorry to ruin your fUN, but you'll have to wait a bit longER. I have to work a little longER, and the outcome of it definitely seems triCKY…

Sora: Oh, Shisho~, is it by any chance fortune-telling work?

Natsume: YeS. I have to compile the omens in my magazine named "Natsume Sakasaki's Evening Fortune-TeLLING".

I have lots of other serializations to finISH. I have to get a little work done in between breAKS, or it'll be a pain to deal with latER, you KNOW?

Sora: As expected from Shisho~. Not only in Switch, but also in his solo work, he always makes everyone smile!

HuHu~♪ Fortune-telling is a wonderful thing that casts "magic of happiness" on people who read it, right~?

Sora wishes he could also make people happy just like Shisho does ♪

Natsume: Rest assuRED. Sora has such a bright smile on all the tiME, I am sure he already makes everyone hAPPY.

Alright, I'll stop thERE. Let's head to my dorm after tidying up everythING.

Sora: Oh, about that. Since Sora is here, would Shisho have the kindness to read Sora's fortune as well?

Natsume: I will gladly take upon Sora's requEST, howevER, may I ask what's troubling yOU?

Many of those who seek a prophecy from the oracle tend to carry distress with tHEM. If something is bothering yOU, I would gladly give you my adviCE.

Sora: Well, not really! Sora doesn't look worried, does he~?

The other day, you had everyone from ALKALOID play a game on the "Phantom Airship", didn't you?

Natsume: HM..? WeLL, it's true we had ALKALOID do some test play to set up goals for the "SS"…But does this have do to with anythING?

Sora: Yes! With all members of Switch now reunited and the "SS" over, life has been less busy. So, we thought it was the right time to think more about the future.

If Shisho reads Switch's future right now, maybe we will be able to understand it better later…

What do you think? It'd be nice to check it~♪

Natsume: AlriGHT. In that caSE, I'll tell you what I SEE.

I trust Sora with the management of SwiTCH. I agree that looking over Switch's future is indeed a good iDEA, as it might help us with making decisions laTER.

Sora: HeHe~. Thank you so much, Shisho~!

Natsume: Then let's beGIN. Shuffle the carDS, tHEN, place them face dOWN…

MHM. This card might be telling us somethING…

Sora: (? Shisho~'s "color” suddenly turned gloomy…)

Shisho~? What does the card mean?

Natsume: ApparentLY, things don't look as best as they could BE.

The card expressES "Menace from the pAST".

Events from the past will resurfACE, and I strongly believe it will cause some incident to happen to SwiTCH.

Sora: Oof~. Sorry that the reading didn't turn out well.

Sora wonders what that "Menace from the past is", and how it could affect Switch~.

Natsume: That's riGHT. It could be related to our past as a unit, but…

(Don't tell me this is related to Yumenosaki Academy's pAST? Or perhaps it's something related to the defeat of the Five EccentrICS, and it's now came back to haunt US.)

(..NO, it's hard to believe that my or Senpai's past could affect Switch as a whOLE. But thEN, what exactly does this omen MEAN…?)

Sora: Shisho~?

Natsume: OH, uM. I was just thinking about what this card meANT.

I thought that the card was trying to warn US, as this combination is awfully unusUAL.

Sora: HoHo~. That's a bummer, isn't it~?

But, don't worry. It'll be okay! Our unit has went through obstacles before, hasn't it?

Even if something bad happens, Sora's sure we'll be able to overcome it ♪ HaHiHuHeHo~☆

ー

1- i believe"secret room" refers to natsume's dorm, but i thought it fit sora more to express it this way....

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Diabolik Lovers VANDEAD CARNIVAL ;; Shuu Route ー Chapter 4

Yui: ( Never thought I’d get to visit an amusement park with Shuu-san one day... )

Shuu-san, have you ever been to an amusement park before?

Shuu: Haah? ...Do you truly believe I’d come to this noisy of a place?

Yui: R-Right...

Shuu: ...

Yui: ( However, I’m kinda happy. This is a first for both me and Shuu-san. )

Shuu: Geez...Can’t you do something about that dumb (1) expression of yours? It’s an eyesore.

Yui: Sorry...

( However, when surrounded by this upbeat of an atmosphere, my lips just naturally curve into a smile. )

Ah, Shuu-san! Since we’re here now, would you like to try out one of the rides?

Shuu: I’m not a kid who gets excited over rides, it’s a pain...

Yui: But, we’ve come all the way here...For example...

Selection

→ The ferris wheel (☾)

Yui: How about the ferris wheel? I’m sure the illumination will be beautiful!

Shuu: Not interested. ...Aah, but.

Yui: ...?

Shuu: Getting to do with you as I please in the private cabin might not be too bad...

Yui: N-No way I’d let you!

Shuu: I see. ...Well, if you fight back, I’ll push you to the ground from the very peak though.

Yui: ( ...I’m definitely scratching the ferris wheel off my list. )

→ The merry-go-round

Yui: How about the merry-go-round? All you have to do is sit down!

Shuu: You’re making fun of me, aren’t you?

Yui: Eh...?

Shuu: I don’t want to move, so no way I’d go on an attraction which forces me to move even when I’m sitting...

...Just go by yourself already.

Yui: ( Uu...So he still won’t give any of them a try, huh? )

Yui: In that case, I’ll forget about the rides. Instead...Someplace we can...

Ah! There’s an arcade over there! I’m sure they’d have something you’ll like as well!

Shuu: Haah? Of course not. No way I’m going to such a vulga...Hey, wait!?

 ��� Yui drags him with her

Shuu: Hold up! Let me go!

Yui: Oh come on, no complaints!

( Fufu, I hope there’s something we can enjoy together... )

ー The scene shifts to the game center

Yui: ( Hm...Now which game to go for? ...Hm? I wonder what’s going on? ...People seem to be crowding together over there? )

Shuu-san, why don’t we go take a look at what all the fuss is about?

Shuu: Don’t wanna...It’s already loud as is, so why go join the crowd? Are you a fool?

Ayato: Aah? Well if it isn’t Chichinashi!

Yui: Ayato-kun!

( Woah...All the others are here as well. I wonder what they’re up to? )

Shuu: Every last one of those pests is present, huh? ...Che.

Reiji: Oh? Shuu? I must say, I am surprised to see you here.

Kanato: Hey, have you come to play darts as well?

Yui: You can play darts here?

Laito: Exactly~ You should join us, Bitch-chan. ♪

Yui: Eh? ...But...I have no experience...

Subaru: We’re not askin’ whether you’ve tried it before or not. You’re in? Or not?

Yui: Uhm...

( Wait, huh? Shuu-san has vanished all of a sudden!? Where could he have run off to... )

U-Uhm, where is Shuu-san...?

Laito: Hm? Shuu said the crowd’s noisy so he walked off the other way? Seems like he’s not playing.

Nfu~ ♪ What will you do, Bitch-chan?

Ayato: Hm...But you know, I doubt it’d be any interestin’ even if she joined us.

Ah, right...I just had a great idea.

Hehe...Right, Chichinashi?

Yui: ...?

Ayato: How ‘bout bein’ our prize?

Yui: Prize...?

Ayato: Whoever wins this game of darts gets to suck Chichinashi’s blood.

Yui: Hold up! I don’t want that sorta prize...!

Ayato: What? ...Got a problem with it?

Yui: I don’t know if you’d call it a problem but...This is just messed up.

Ayato: Bold of you to say that. However, I don’t want to be lectured by the woman who’s crazy (2) enough to pick Shuu.

Laito: My thoughts exactly~ Both of them walking hand-in-hand like that, kind of lewd, don’t you think? 

Kanato: Exactly...I doubt Shuu will participate in this match, so please give up.

Yui: We don’t know for sure until we ask him...!

Reiji: Good grief, I suppose you leave us with no other choice. If you dislike being the prize that much...

Why don’t you play in Shuu’s place?

Yui: Me...?

Ayato: Haah? The fuck? Chichinashi’s gonna join in even though she’s the prize?

Laito: Heeh, I’m all for it~?  Shall I teach you the ins and outs of the game so you can win~?

Yui: ( I’d rather not but...Honestly, where has Shuu-san run off to...? )

Subaru: ...Oi, whatcha gonna do?

Yui: ( Uu...I guess it’s better than not doing anything at all? )

Okay then. I’ll play darts in Shuu’s place.

Ayato: ‘Kay, that settles it. Hehe...Let’s get started then?

Explanation: The dart will move from left to right, following the bar underneath the board. Try and aim for the middle (black area), by pressing the button at the right time to get as high of a score as possible. You get 10 tries in total and the goal is to fill the red gauge on the right side of the screen. As the game progresses, the darts start moving faster, so be careful!

You can play this game in EASY, NORMAL or HARD mode. 

Yui: I did it! I won!

Kanato: No way...Does this count as Shuu’s win?

Reiji: Haah, that would be the case. To be frank, I am surprised but the results are indisputable.. It cannot be helped.

Ayato: The fuck...Boring. Didn’t you cheat or somethin’?

Yui: I didn’t!

Ayato: Che, I wonder?

Laito: Hm~ What a shame. Say, let’s go for one more game~?

Subaru: In that case, count me in too.

Yui: Eh...!?

Kanato: Me too...Come on, let’s do this.

Yui: ( N-No way...I just pulled out a victory too. What now...? )

Shuu: ...Haah...

Yui: ( Ah...Shuu-san! )

Shuu: You guys are still at it...?

Yui: Shuu-san...!! Where have you been!? I had a rough time, you know!?

Shuu: Does that matter? This place’s noisy, so I was looking for a quiet spot to sleep.

However, no place would work. The noise is driving me nuts...

Yui: ( ....Now that’s definitely a very ‘Shuu-like’ reasoning... )

Shuu: So, what were you talking about when you said you won...?

Yui: Wellーー

Laito: Listen to this! Bitch-chan pulled out a victory! Seems like she really didn’t want to be our prize.

Shuu: Prize...?

Laito: We were playing this game where we’d challenge each other to a round of darts and whoever won got to suck Bitch-chan’s blood as a reward.

Shuu: Hm, I see...And you won against them?

Yui: W-Well, yeah...

Laito: Nfu~ But we’re moving to round two right now. You’re joining as well?

Shuu: Aah? Why me...? You can just throw in my place again, can’t you?

Yui: Eh? Me...!?

Laito: You should just win again~ Nfu, Bitch-chan...Break a leg, okay~?

Reiji: This time, we shall decide the winner with just one throw each. ...Everyone agrees?

Ayato: Game’s on! I’ll go first, ‘kay? There...!

*Thud*

Yui: ( Geez, they just went ahead and started! Ayato-kun’s dart...Thank god, it’s pretty far from the middle. )

Subaru: Heh, don’t be missin’. I’m up next. ...Hmph!

*Thud*

Yui: ( Subaru-kun’s is...Eh? It’s not even stuck on the wall!? )

Subaru: Che...The fuck? Talk ‘bout a damn frail wall.

Kanato: It’s my turn next. ...!

*Thud*

Yui: ( Kanato-kun’s dart...Ah, it’s pretty close to the centre! ...Oh no. )

Laito: Woah, look at you go, Kanato-kun~! However, I won’t lose either! There!

*Thud*

Yui: ( Laito-kun...You might be going a little overboard with that pose...But thank god, his landed more towards the edge of the board. )

Reiji: Hmph. Rather weak (3), I’d argue.It is my turn next. ...Phew!

*Thud*

Yui: ( Eh? ...No way. Bull’s eye? )

Ayato: Aah? The fuck!? Don’t be winnin’, you damn Four-eyes!

Reiji: Ayato, please do not be such a sore loser. It is painful to watch...Fufu, seems like victory is mine.

Yui: W-Wait, please! I haven’t thrown my dart yet!

Subaru: Heeh? You really think you can win ‘gainst that?

Kanato: The first game was a beginner’s luck. There is just no way you’ll win, don’t you think?

Yui: W-Well...

Laito: Come on, Bitch-chan~ It’s important to know when to give up, you know? ...Wait, Shuu?

Yui: ( Eh...? )

Shuu: Haha...You truly think you can win?

Yui: ...The chances are low, but I don’t want to become someone’s prize.

Shuu: Heeh...?

Yui: ( Uu...What should I do? My hands are shaking. )

Shuu: Haha...If you throw like that, your chances of winning are zero, you know?

Yui: But...When I think of what will happen if I lose, I get so scared and...

Shuu: Haha...Say, if you kiss me right here, right now, I don’t mind throwing in your place?

Yui: Eh?

Ayato: Haah? What are you sayin’!? No way she’d do that!

Reiji: This is rather unpleasant...Come on, hurry up and throw.

Yui: ( What should I do...? I definitely won’t win when my hands are shaking like this. But, a kiss is... )

Shuu: Despite the troubled look on your face, you actually want to become the prize after all, don’t you?

Yui: I-I don’t!

( This is way better than becoming the prize, right...? )

ー Yui walks up to Shuu

*Smooch*

Shuu: ...Haah?

Laito: Nfu~ Look at you playing the cute girl card by kissing his cheek, even though we all know you’re a little slut. (4)

Yui: It still counts as a kiss!

Kanato: ...For some reason, I feel really irritated.

Subaru: Che...Oi! If you’re gonna throw, get it over with already!

Shuu: Haha...Oh well, I guess this works.

Shuu: Well then...Time to put an end to this already.

Yui: ( Shuu-san’s actually throwing for me...! )

Reiji: Well, even with Shuu throwing, I should not lose regardless. 

Subaru: How does he plan on winning when the other one’s in the dead middle?

Ayato: Exactly? Hehe, it’s hopeless!

Shuu: I’m different from you guys. ...In each and every aspect... ...!

*Swoosh*

Yui: ( Shuu-san, please...Win! )

*Thud*

Yui: ...!

Subaru: He knocked off the other dart...and hit bull’s eye!? 

Kanato: No way...

Ayato: Oi! The fuck’s this!? Unbelievable!

Laito: Woah~ Shuu, that was incredible! You actually went out for Bitch-chan’s sake, didn’t you~?

Reiji: Well, well...It is quite laughable how you’d get so desperate for a mere prey.

Shuu: ...No way I’d lose against a bunch of chumps like you.

Yui: Shuu-san, that was amazing...!

Shuu: ...Haah, we’re done now, right? Let’s go...

Yui: Yes...!

*TIMESKIP*

ー The scene shifts to the illuminated gardens

Yui: Shuu-san!

Shuu: ...

Yui: ( No good, I can’t seem to get a response out of him... )

( We’ve walked quite a bit but...This isn’t the same road as earlier. )

Shuu: ...Guess around here will do.

Yui: ( ...? Why did he suddenly come to a halt...? )

Shuu: I doubt those guys will still come and pester us all the way out here.

Yui: ( With ‘those guys’ he means Ayato-kun and the others, right...? )

Shuu: I’m beat from having to deal with those annoyances.

Yui: Then, well...Shall we take a little breather on that bench over there?

ー They walk towards the bench

Shuu: Pwaah...Gonna nap...

Yui: ( I’ll let him get some peaceful sleep for now... )

Shuu: ...Oi.

Yui: ...?

Shuu: You should sit down too.

Yui: Eh? But weren’t you going to lie down? (5)

Shuu: Just take a seat.

Yui: Okay...

( I wonder what’s wrong...? )

( Huh, wah!? )

*Rustle rustle*

Yui: ( Shuu-san rested his head in my lap... )

Shuu-san, this is...

Shuu: What? You’re my reward, aren’t you? No complaints, I assume?

Yui: ‘Reward’, you say...

( I guess if we go by the rules from earlier, that would be correct... )

( Ah, right...I have yet to thank him for saving me... )

Uhm, Shuu-san. Thank you very much for helping me earlier.

Shuu: Haah? I didn’t save you or anything.

Yui: Butーー

Shuu: Well, if you insist, I’ll suck your blood plenty later on.

Yui: Uu...I think I’ll pass on that.

Shuu: Haah...Whatever, I’m honestly just tired right now. Let me sleep for now...

Yui: ...Yes...

ー Shuu nods off

Shuu: ...

Yui: ( As to be expected of Shuu-san, he’s already asleep... )

( This happens all the time, but it really is a mystery how he falls asleep so easily... )

( However, today he accompanied me the whole time, so I guess I can’t complain... )

( We did a bunch of things which he usually wouldn’t even think of doing as well. )

*Groooooowl*

Yui: ( ...! )

( Oh no, my stomach growled... )

( Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve had a single proper meal today. )

( Ah, I’ll eat the sweets Shuu-san bought for me earlier. )

*Rustle rustle*

Yui: ( Fufu, I’m looking forward to this...The wrappers are cute too! )

Shuu: ...

I hope you know you’ve been making noise this whole time...?

Yui: ...S-Sorry...

( What to do? I wanted to let him rest, but I woke him up by accident... )

I-I felt a little peckish, so I figured I’d try some of the sweets you bought earlier...

Shuu: Haah...

Yui: ...Sorry.

Shuu: ...

Yui: ( He won’t say anything... )

Shuu: ...Oi.

Yui: ...! ...Yes?

Shuu: Hurry up and give me one.

Yui: Eh...?

Shuu: The thing in your hand. If you feed me one, I’ll forgive you.

Yui: ...!

Shuu: My sleep was disrupted because of you. So it should be a small price to pay, right?

Yui: But...

Shuu: Hurry up. Or would you rather have me suck your blood? In that caseーー

Yui: No, sucking my blood would be...

In that case, uhm...Please open your mouth.

Shuu: Ahn...

Yui: ( He’s kinda cute, waiting with his mouth open like that... )

Shuu: Nn...It really is sweet.

Yui: Geez, that’s all you have to say. Isn’t there anything else?

Shuu: Nope. It really is just sweet...Nn...Tired...I’m gonna sleep...

Yui: Eh?

ー Shuu falls asleep once more

Shuu: Zz...

Yui: Shuu-san...?

Shuu: ...

Yui: ( Gosh... )

( ... )

( Vandead Carnival, huh...? )

( I had tons of anxieties before coming here... )

( However, I’m glad I explored the Carnival together with Shuu-san today... )

( Ah, speaking of which, what was this ‘Queen of the Carnival’ thing about in the end? )

( Oh well, no point in worrying about something I don’t know. )

Shuu: ...

Yui: ( Fufu, Shuu-san is sound asleep... )

( I wonder what we’ll do next after he wakes up...? )

Clown A: Hello there miss~ Are you enjoying the Carnival?

Yui: ...!?

Clown A: Fufu...Did I surprise you? Oh dear, oh dear? Is that gentleman over there asleep?

What a shame, in that case...How about I give you poor little thing something nice?

Well then, what could be inside this totally-not-suspicious cursed coffin~?

Yui: ( Cursed coffin, he says...? I’m pretty sure there would be something weird inside though... )

ー The coffin opens

Yui: Eh? A rose...?

Clown A: Hihi...Oh my, oh my, now this is something you don’t see every day.

Yui: Is that so?

Clown A: Why of course~ Usually you get a lot of bats or skeletons. Too bad!

Yui: N-No!

( Thank god I pulled a rose... )

Clown A: Well then, here you go?

Yui: ( ...I was told to stay away from the food, but a flower should be okay, right? Shuu-san’s right here too after all. )

( Besides...It’d be one more souvenir to remember today. I guess I can press it once we’re back home. )

Thank you very much.

Clown A: Don’t mention it...Well then, hold it nice and tight, okay?

Yui: Yes...Ow!

( I pricked my finger on one of the thorns. ...It stings. )

( Also, for some reason I feel a little dizzy... )

( Don’t tell me... )

Shuu-san! Please wake up! My head feels...somewhat heavy...

Shuu: ...

Yui: Please, wake up...

( Ah...I can’t...I’m dizzy, everything’s spinning... )

*Rustle rustle*

Yui: ( Ah, the confetto... )

*Rustle*

Yui: Shuu-san...

ー Yui faints

*THUD*

*TIMESKIP*

Shuu: Nn...

...My head feels strangely heavy...Che...

Oi, you...

Aah? She’s not here...?

If I recall correctly, I suddenly felt really sleepy after eating those sweets...

...The confetto are scattered across the ground.

...? What’s this...?

A letter...? ...’To the King of the Carnival’?

*Rustle*

Shuu: Fuck...!

The fuck is this...!?

ー Shuu runs off

*SCENE SHIFT*

Yui: ( ... )

( Nn...Where am I...? )

( My wrists kinda hurt... )

ー Yui wakes up in the party ballroom 

Yui: ...What...?

( I’m chained to a post by my wrists...Why...!? )

Butler: Have you awakened, young lady?

Yui: You are...The butler from the castle? What on earth...is going on...?

Butler: My sincere apologies for my rude behavior from earlier.

I was convinced things would go smoothly, however...

However, I never expected Shuu-sama - out of all people - would go outside on his own accord. 

He completely ruined my plan.

Yui: ...!

Butler: Well...I suppose that proves just how valuable you truly are...Fufu...

Yui: ( Ah, this gaze is...scary. Just like that time he saw my blood...as if it’s piercing right through me... )

Butler: Now please offer us your high quality blood.

To all the Vampires present in this room, okay?

Yui: ( All? ...Ah...There’s a countless amount of Vampires beneath by feet...!? )

ー They approach Yui

Yui: No! Stay away!

( They’re clinging onto my feet...It’s giving me the creeps! )

Stop...Don’t come...No, help me...

Butler: Who are you begging for help?

Aah. To the man who is currently sound asleep on a bench admist the ruckus of the carnival after eating a sweet which had been spiked with a sleeping drug?

Yui: Sweet...? Don’t tell me, those confetto?

*Rustle rustle*

Yui: No!! Stop...!!

( Shuu-san...!! )

*THUD*

Shuu: Haah...You lot, you don’t think you’ll get away with drugging me, do you?

Butler: Oh dear, you have finally showed yourself, it seems? Rather late, if I may note.

Fufu, please take a look. At this beautiful sacrifical bride...who holds the finest of blood.

Yui: Shuu-san!!

Shuu: Che...I don’t know if that guy ordered you all to do this or not but cut out the crap, will you?

Butler: That guy? Now who could you be referring to?

Shuu: Don’t play dumb...!

Butler: Oh dear, please calm down. For the eldest son of the Sakamaki family to throw such a fit...

I did not think you were so fixated on this lady, Shuu-sama. Fufu...

Shuu: Shut up...Silence. Oi, the same goes for you lowlife Vampires swarming together over there.

Yui: ...!!

*Rustle*

Yui: ( They grabbed my foot/leg!? (6) )

Male Vampire B: Smells delicious...

Yui: No! Stop...!!

Shuu: ...Che...Don’t you dare touch her so casually.

Vampire B: ...Haha.

Yui: ( His fangs are touching my foot/leg he’s holding onto...! )

( What to do...? At this rate, they’ll actually suck my blood...!! )

Shuu-san...!

Shuu: I told you to back off.

Vampire B: ...

Shuu: Get those dirty hands off her. I’m in an incredibly foul mood right now...

...That woman belongs to me.

ー The screen fades to white

Yui: ( What...!? This blinding light...!! I can’t see a thing...!? )

*Rustle*

Yui: !?

( Somebody grabbed my arm... )

*Rustle rustle*

Shuu: Oi, I removed the restraints. Hold onto me.

Yui: Shuu-san!?

Shuu: Come!!

Listen, don’t you dare let go of my hand, okay?

Yui: ( Just what is going on...!? )

*Rustle*

Shuu: ...

Yui: ( Ah...My sight’s slowly returning... )

*Clap clap clap clap*

Yui: ...Eh?

( The atmosphere has completely turned upside around. )

*Clap clap clap clap*

Yui: ( The Vampires which were standing below me have vanished all of a sudden... )

( Instead, they’re surrounding us with smiles on their faces? What is going on? )

Hey, Shuu-san. Why is everyone applauding for us?

Shuu: Haah...Beats me.

Maid: Congratulations! Shuu-san, young lady!

We are extremely honoured to welcome you here today, King and Queen of the Carnival...Our new Adam and Eve.

Yui: ( Eh...? This person is...The maid from the abandoned house...? Why is she here...? )

Shuu-san, what’s this ‘King and Queen of the Carnival’? ...Also, Adam and Eve?

( She’s talking about us, right...? )

Shuu: Che...So that’s what this was about...I thought something seemed fishy though. 

That guy was pulling the strings behind our backs after all.

Yui: U-Uhm...What do you mean? I don’t understand at all...

Shuu: You don’t need to know. ...What a joke.

He gets us involved in this mess...Observing from afar like the disgusting creep he is.

Yui: ...?

Shuu: Haah...Geez, getting us to lower our guard (7), he might still be toying with us right now for all we know.

Yui: Toying...? T-Then...Everything that happened up till now was all part of a plan!?

Shuu: Yeah...

Yui: But who on earth would...?

Shuu: That shitty Father of mine.

Yui: Eh!? W-What do you mean?

Shuu: That’s what I want to ask. Hey, give me a proper answer.

Karlheinz: Fufu...As to be expected of my son. Seems like you saw through me.

Yui: ...!?

Shuu: This is disgusting...Getting a kick out of pushing others around...

Karlheinz: Doing things the normal way is boring, don’t you think? You should think of this of the ultimate present from me to you.

Shuu: What part of this is a present...? Geez...I can’t deal with you for another second...

Oi, you! We’re heading home.

Yui: Eh!? Uhm, this man is...?

Shuu: Haah...My dad...

Yui: ( This man is everyone’s Father...!? )

Shuu: I’ve had more than enough for today, having to play along with his little games.

Yui: Games...?

Shuu: What else could it be? What’s this ‘Adam and Eve’ crap...?

Yui: ( Then everything was just a misplaced prank set up by this person, by everyone’s Father...That’s what he means, right? )

( That being said, he sure went overboard... )

Maid: The party to celebrate the King and Queen and the Carnival will now commence. Please, enjoy it to your heart’s content!

*Clap clap clap clap*

Shuu: Haah...I don’t want to be pushed around any more

ーー TO BE CONTINUED ーー

Translation notes

(1) しまりのない顔 or ‘shimari no nai kao’ literally means a ‘slack’ or ‘loose’ face. However, in this case, I think he’s referring to the big smile she has on her face. 

(2) Literally he says that she has bad taste (in men). 

(3) 甘い or ‘amai’ does not always translate as ‘sweet’ referring to taste, but can also be used to mock someone for being naive, weak, simple, etc. 

(4) In this case, the nickname ‘Bitch-chan’ is used to imply that she is a lewd girl/girl with loose morals. Even though I’ve been translating it as ‘bitch’ because the nickname is so iconic, ビッチ in Japanese is actually closer to the English ‘slut’ in terms of meaning. 

(5) 寝る or ‘neru’ actually doesn’t refer to the act of sleeping, but can be used for someone lying down (with their eyes closed) but without actually falling asleep as well. If you want to say that someone is actually asleep, you’d use 眠る or ‘nemuru’ instead. 

(6) 足 or ‘ashi’ can mean both ‘foot/feet’ or ‘leg(s)’ in Japanese, so it’s up to your personal interpretation of the scene.

(7) I think Shuu is talking about the Carnival itself here, implying that the fun attractions and the different encounters they had throughout were all meant to distract them from the ‘Queen of the Carnival’ thing and eventually let Shuu to lower his guard and get drugged by the sweets. 

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[theoptimisticpessimisticgabriel]

hi lito! how r u? idk why i called you lito but its sound cute though and its from you username “lowellito” hehe anyways this is not a question but its more on how i really appreciate you and confessing? hehe even we didn’t talked since 2019? i guess hehe but you’ve been my crush since 2019 and until now but its just i dont know how to move or to say it directly im really shy about it and i just wanted to share that during my college days i use your graduation picture as my phone wallpaper so that i get inspired everyday sa school hahaha and i think some of your pictures that i save are still on my google drive and i really love your taste when it comes to music what i really love about u is that the way you express yourself thru music and im sure you also really love reading and that makes you more open to new learnings and create inspirational thoughts.. and sana you’ll be back na sa pagcover ng songs hehe i miss that i hope you’re doing great lito and maybe soon you’ll know me but not now but i think you have idea na hahaha just sent me a dm jk and btw im the one who sent you an artwork before if you remember it the digital art one and even you didn’t know me im always here watching you over and i really love how you doin right now lito im really proud of you lito stay safe always please hope we’ll meet soon because i know that you are very interesting person to be with ✨💗

NOT MY GRADUATION PHOTO PLS!! 😭 LOL!

Btw, Hi Anon 👋🏻 ofcourse I remember you! Your artwork's still on my old phone. Thank you so much for that and for the appreciation. I don't really know how to react when someone compliments me based on my physical features, but I do know how to react and love it when someone compliments me for my music taste ♪ And as for my covers, I do hope to cover a lot of songs again very soon. I'm kind of hard on myself now when it comes to covering songs and posting it + my guitar and keyboard are not in a good condition now, but I'm planning to buy a new one so watch the space, hun! 👀

I hope you're doing good, Anon; I hope you're physically and mentally okay ☻.