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"The look of love"

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"Dark If" Story Event: Chapter 2

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It had been several days since I came to the castle. … But my situation remained unchanged. 

No matter how begged him to, the fairy refused to break the curse or even extend the deadline. 

(I’m forbidden from leaving the castle too, so I don't have any other options…)

What hurt me even more was Ellis. 

Ever since learning about his connection with Jude, I’ve started actively avoiding him. 

(Just this morning…)

= Flashback Start = 

Ellis: Good morning, Kate. I brought breakfast.

Ellis: I’ve got your favourite freshly baked bread with raspberry jam. 

Kate: …

Ellis: … I don’t mind if you don’t talk to me, but please eat. I’m worried about you.

Ellis: You won’t have energy without water, nutrients, and sunlight…

= Flashback End = 

Feelings of guilt welled up in me again when I recalled the sadness in his face as he left. 

(I really do want to go back to being friends like we were, but I just can’t find the right chance…) 

I wandered into the castle garden to clear my mind. 

Looking at the briar made me think of him—

Kate: … Ellis…

I unintentionally called out his name. 

In an instant, the briar in the garden rustled and crept towards me— suddenly, small white flowers bloomed from them. 

(... It’s almost as though they’re trying to cheer me up.)

(I remember how I used to see briar as my friend.) 

During my childhood, being a princess meant that I didn't have many people I could talk freely with and was hence often feeling lonely…

I’d always talk to the briar growing in the castle’s back garden. 

(I’d tell it all sorts of silly things… like how much I loved raspberry jam or how the air smells after it rains.)

(... Come to think of it, I gave the briar a name too.)

There was once where a gardener tried to clear out the briar for being a nuisance, so I gave it a name to protect it. 

“This is my friend! Don’t cut it away! It even has a name, it’s—” 

(I… what did I name that briar again?) 

I tried my best to recall… but in the end, I couldn't remember it at all. 

Still, the flowers blooming from the briar were a beautiful sight and gave me the courage to apologise to Ellis for my recent attitude towards him. 

Kate: I wonder where Ellis is right now…

Just as I muttered those words under my breath, the briar started stretching in one direction. 

Kate: Are you… pointing me towards Ellis?

When I asked, half-convinced, more white flowers bloomed rapidly as though telling me that I was right.

Kate: Thanks, I’ll follow you. 

Having grown accustomed to the peculiarities of the fairytale world, I followed after the briar. 

…

(Oh, there’s Ellis… and is that Jude with him?)

Ellis: — Why don't you break Kate’s curse, Jude?

Ellis: She really wishes for you to.

Jude: Ha? Don’t ask me such stupid questions. I’m tryin’ to do somethin’ ‘bout her illness, ain’t I? 

(Do something about my “illness”...?) 

(The thing I have is a “curse”, isn’t it? … What illness is he talking about?)

Kate: What do you mean by that, Jude?

Jude: W-when did ya… were ya eavesdroppin’? 

Ellis: Jude. Kate looks like she really wants to know, so just tell her about it.

Kate: Please do…! 

Jude: … 

Jude sighed… and began telling a truth I never knew.

Apparently, I had an incurable disease and my time was limited.

Jude learned of this by chance and in an attempt to help me, he cursed me so that I would fall into a deep slumber for 100 years right before my death. 

Jude: After ya fall asleep, I’ll spend that 100 years searchin’ for a cure and pay back my debt. 

Kate: So you were trying to help me… thank you for that.

Kate: But why didn't you clear up the misunderstanding earlier?

Judes … Says the daughter of the stupid King who won’t listen to a damn thing anyone tells him. 

Kate: I-I’m sorry my father was rude… 

Kate: … But I’m glad I found out about it now.

Kate: It means I won't have a misunderstanding towards you anymore… and I don’t have to think I’ve been “betrayed” by Ellis. 

Ellis: … So does that mean we can go back to being friends? 

Kate: If you’re alright with it, of course. … I’m sorry for treating you so coldly. 

Ellis: I didn’t mind, so you don’t have to worry about that either.

Seeing Ellis’ smile at me like flowers blooming had my heart racing again.

— It felt like it was urging me to realise something, a certain feeling. 

…

Later that night, after Ellis and I cleared up the misunderstanding between us and reconciled.

Ellis suddenly asked me a question after dinner.

Ellis: You don’t need Jude to break your curse anymore?

Kate: Of course not! The purpose of Jude’s curse is to keep me alive, after all.

Ellis: …

Kate: … Ellis? 

Although I thought my answer was to be expected, Ellis looked surprised.

I began to worry if I had said something strange. 

Ellis: If you’re fine with the curse not being broken…

Ellis: … Does that mean you still want to live? 

Kate: …? Yeah. There are things I still have to do… 

Although I had put it on hold for a while, I needed to find what was missing from this story and correct the twists. 

(Oh… but if I fix the twist and return to my original world…)

(I won’t be able to be together with Ellis anymore.) 

When I first came to this fairytale world, all I could think about was that I had to find a way back… 

But along the way, I started feeling like I didn't want to leave. The main reason was Ellis.

(I want to spend more time with Ellis.) 

(I want to eat delicious food with him, enjoy beautiful sights together… I’d even love to go on another journey with him.)

(I want to know more about Ellis. I want to see his smile from even closer to him…) 

Those desires flowed endlessly through me, filling my heart with a strong yearning. 

(Could this feeling be… love?) 

That said, my life was still in danger and it wasn't the right time to be confessing to him. 

(I’ve decided… once my illness is cured, I’ll tell Ellis about my feelings.)

However, while I was making that decision, I didn't notice that Ellis’ twilight coloured eyes had darkened and clouded over. 

…

And so, the search for a cure to my illness began. 

Although, in reality, it was Jude who did most of the actual searching and mixing potential medicine while Ellis took down the pursuers sent by my father and the assassins targeting Jude. 

Meanwhile, I took care of our meals, clothes, and living space, supporting them in their everyday lives. 

— But there was no progress, and time continued slipping away. 

…

Jude: … We’re short on medicinal ingredients, so I’m headin’ out. Be back in half a day. 

Although he’d never admit it, Jude looked worn out as he spoke before leaving the castle.

(Is it really alright to leave everything to Jude? Maybe there’s more I could be doing to help…)

Ellis: … Something on your mind, Kate?

Kate: Yeah. I’m just… frustrated that all I can do is watch from the sidelines…

Ellis: I see… is there anything I can do to help? 

Ellis: I like you, so I want to give you strength.

Kate: eh.

(W-what kind of “like” does he mean…?)

I was a blushing mess but when I glanced at Ellis’ facial expression, he looked the same as always… he didn't look like he was confessing his love. 

Kate: Just in case… Ellis, do you like Jude? 

Ellis: Jude? Yeah, I do. I owe him, after all.

Kate: I-I see…

(... Thank goodness I didn't jump to conclusions. Ellis’ definition of “I like you” is platonic!) 

It was a little disappointing, but I quickly regained my composure and returned to the topic. 

Kate: Umm, anyway… I think I should do some research on my illness too.

Kate: Will you help me?

…

And so, we made our way to the study that Jude said was off-limits to us.

Kate: Found it! 

Thanks to Jude’s meticulous personality, it didn't take long for us to find what we were looking for. 

The research report about my illness was stored neatly in one of the desk drawers. 

Kate: Um, let's see… “Briar Disease”?

According to the report, I contracted the disease by pricking myself on the thorns of a special kind of enchanted briar. 

(Briar? Could it be…) 

I was suddenly reminded of the briar I would talk to as a child. 

(I remember being pricked by one of them and coming down with a high fever.)

(... Maybe that’s when I contracted this illness.)

“When the time comes, the thorn embedded in the body will rapidly grow, destroying the patient from their insides and ultimately resulting in death.” 

“The only solution is to completely eliminate the existence of the briar the thorn came from, whether it is by burning or other means.” 

As I read further, I found out that Jude had already identified the briar in question and it grew in the royal castle’s back garden.

However—.

“The briar is stubborn and unyielding, resisting all attempts to eliminate it.” 

“It's a monstrous plant that regenerates even when burned or cut down. All efforts were in vain.” 

Kate: So Jude concluded that it’s impossible to destroy the briar and started researching other ways to cure the illness.

Ellis: Yeah, he really tried every method he could come up with. He drowned it, froze it, burned it… you name it. 

Ellis: The most painful one was when he chopped it up. 

(Ellis was involved in trying to kill the briar too…)

(Since the briar is thorny, holding it while chopping it up must've hurt really badly.) 

Ellis: … Hey, Kate.

Ellis: Do you truly want to cure your illness and continue living? 

(I want to live, and… I want to keep talking to Ellis more and more.)

Kate: Yeah… of course.

Ellis: I see… so that’s your current wish. 

Ellis: It’s… different from back then. 

For some reason, Ellis wore a rather lonely smile. 

Kate: Ellis…?

Ellis: … I understand your feelings. Well then, let’s go.

Ellis: If we go now, we can kill the briar. 

[lalathemediterraneanmermaid]

Ikemen Prince Real Life Castles

Hi babes! I'm feeling like adding yet another layer of delusion to our already delulu brains, so here’s my take on what IkePrince castles would look like in real life. This way, you can visit them while pretending to be Belle running down the hallways looking for your beloved prince.

Rhodolite

The Rhodolite castle would be grand and ornate, with French Renaissance and Baroque influences. Expect elegant stonework, elaborate gardens with fountains, and decorative elements like balustrades and statues. The interior would feature intricate tapestries, gold accents, and chandeliers, exuding an air of refined nobility and romance.

Some examples could be:

Château de Chambord - France

Palace of Versailles - France

Château de Chantilly - France

Château de Chenonceau - France

Schönbrunn Palace - Austria

Dunrobin Castle - United Kingdom

Lednice na Moravě - Czechia

Château de Ussé - France

Obsidian

The Obsidian castle would have a stern, gothic architecture with imposing towers and stone walls. Think of dark, medieval castles with fortified structures, high walls, and sharp angles. Interiors would be minimalistic and austere, emphasizing function over ornamentation but with a touch of grandeur in public spaces.

Some examples could be:

Hohenzollern Castle - Germany

Edinburgh Castle - Scotland

Moszna Castle - Poland

Burg Eltz - Germany

Garibaldi Castle - Russia

Château du Bousquet - France

Inveraray Castle - United Kingdom

Cologne Cathedral - Germany

Benitoite

The Benitoite castle would be built with Italian Renaissance and Mediterranean styles in mind. Expect warm-toned stone, arches, and decorative columns. Courtyards would be lush, with fountains and intricate tile work. Interiors might have frescoes, marbled halls, and large windows to let in light, creating a grand yet inviting atmosphere.

Some examples could be:

Palazzo Ducale - Italy

Belvedere Palace - Austria

Howard Castle - United Kingdom

Catherine Palace - Russia

Palazzo Pitti - Italy

Miramare Castle - Italy

Swallow’s Nest Castle - Ukraine

The Royal Palace - Spain

Jade

The Jade castle would be charming, integrated with its natural surroundings. Built in a style that’s less imposing and more in harmony with nature, it would be surrounded by gardens and water features. Think of understated beauty, with an emphasis on wooden accents, greenhouses, and large windows overlooking gardens and the forest.

Some examples could be:

Stoke Rochford Hall Leisure Club - United Kingdom

Harlaxton Manor - United Kingdom

Knebworth House - United Kingdom

Castle de Haar - The Netherlands

Château de Villandry - France

Lowenburg Castle - Germany

Brissac Castle - France

Vouzeron Castle - France

Tanzanite

The Tanzanite castle would be exotic and filled with intricate details, such as domed roofs, archways, and extensive mosaics. The castle would feature courtyards with fountains, lush gardens, and reflective pools, creating a tranquil and mystic vibe. Interiors would be lavish, with patterned tile work, vibrant colors, and plush furnishings.

Some examples could be:

La Sagrada Familia - Spain

Alhambra - Spain

Golestan Palace - Iran

Ali Qapu Palace - Iran

Topkapi Palace - Turkey

Alcázar de Sevilla - Spain

Taj Mahal - India

Shrine of Hazrat Ali - Irak

Kogyoku

The Kogyoku castle would have traditional Japanese architecture, with wooden structures, curved tiled roofs, and wide, open spaces for viewing nature. The castle would be surrounded by gardens with koi ponds and sakura trees. Interiors would feature shoji screens, tatami mats, and simple but elegant furnishings.

Some examples could be:

Himeji Castle - Japan

Matsumoto Castle - Japan

Shuri Castle - Japan

Nijo Castle - Japan

Osaka Castle - Japan

Katsuyama Castle - Japan

Nagoya Castle - Japan

Kinkakuji Castle - Japan

Achroite

The Achroite castle would be a blend of Scandinavian minimalism and rugged fortification, built with stone and wood. It would sit atop a hill or near a lake, with a natural and slightly harsh look. The design would be simple, with a focus on functionality and integration with the landscape, including large fireplaces and wood-paneled rooms for warmth.

Some examples could be:

Neuschwanstein Castle - Germany

Château de Ferreries - France

Château de Boismorand - France

Château de Vigny - France

Château d'Haroué - France

Hallgrimskrikja Cathedral - Iceland

Bojnice Castle - Slovakia

Pierrefonds Castle - France

And that’s everything for now! I’m planning to continue this exploration with possible traditional dances, music, customs, fashion, food, and festivities each kingdom might have. What do you think? What would you like to explore next?

See you on the next post my dears!!!!! XOXO

[arthurs-puppygirl]

In case you missed it, Mai just discovered that Masamune is a certified kitten 🐱✨

here’s the proof:

[ike-garden2024]

Was going through Liam’s route again and all these lines still have the same effect 😂 I ended up liking him more than expected and now I can’t get enough of him 🙈😅

OoOoOoOo… like what?? ~

Saying “no” to Liam is very hard 😂 like how am I supposed to say no to a face like that? And then he’s so sweet… and so affectionate… does his best to make the tears go away… and then does his best to…

… to THIS ^^^^^ 👀🤭

Yesssss! Let’s go for it Liam!! I guarantee I’ll make you melt too~ 😉

KATE! NOOOOO!! WHYYYYYYY I mean I know why, they just met and all BUT STILL 🥲😂

Me neither 😭 come here!!

I love his hair 😊 just wanna run my fingers through it 💖

[cosmowgyral]

I live for these Jude moments

Ellis' Bound To You SE

Jude being the choleric boss that he is, not giving "a flying hoot" about how Ellis is handcuffed to a girl.

And then ofcourse, his sarcasm never fails to amuse me.

Nasty debt collector..😂

But I honestly do expect to laugh a lot in Jude's route, not just shed tears. Jude being sarcastic with the "jazza" music in the background. ♡

8 more days....

[kurishiri]

Premium END ┊ Dark If —Alfons Sylvatica—

꒰ ִ ֺ ⊹ @ notice ⊹ ֺ ִ ꒱ this translation may not be 100% accurate or contain creative liberties due to characterization or narrative flow purposes. if you enjoy, please consider reblogging, but don’t repost these or claim these as your own!

— cw: near death experience, named character death.

(…W-wait, what…?)

(For a while now, why was I…)

Why was I trying to find Alfons in other people?

Kate: ——!

(I… Alfons——)

???: Snow White.

Kate: Alfons, I——

Natalia: I’m the first prince of the neighboring country. My name is Natalia.

(It’s... not Alfons.)

Kate: Ah, it’s a pleasure to be your acquaintance.

Blue-eyed prince: Hey, look. Isn’t that Prince Natalia from the Adel Empire?

Green-eyed prince: He’s princely in wealth, looks, and character. This... isn’t our time to shine, perhaps.

(...Well it sure is clear to me now that I’ve caught the attention of someone highly affluent.)

Natlia: Princess, how about we talk some more over there? I brought some souvenirs as well.

Seeing that beaming smile, I felt left with no other choice.

Kate: Ah, alright. Then, shall we go?

Alfons the Mirror: .........

Since the night of the banquet, Prince Natalia stayed at this castle for a few days, and he invited me every day on a date.

Natalia: Princess. Do you see those flowers over there? They are as beautiful as you, I would say.

Kate: You flatter me. But, thank you.

Prince Natalia was just as the rumors told — he was perfect in every sense of the word.

He might very well be suited for the prince in the story of Snow White.

(If I choose him, the story will safely reach its happy ending.)

(...And if I do that, I will be able to return to the reality from where I came... I think.)

But even so, I found my gaze searching for that villainous smile of a mirror.

—— Neutral POV ——

Staring out in the garden where Natalia and Kate were, Elbert murmured.

Queen Elbert: That prince is Kate’s prince, and the missing thing in this world... perhaps?

Alfons the Mirror: Who knows? Perhaps so, although I know as well as the next person.

Queen Elbert: ...hehe.

Alfons the Mirror: What is it?

Queen Elbert: It is the first time I have seen such a look on your face.

Alfons the Mirror: ......... (O_O)

Queen Elbert: .........

E: Al. There is something I would like you to look into about that prince.

—— Time skip ——

On a certain day, Prince Natalia requested to take a look at my room.

(It is dangerous to be alone with a man, but it should be fine if it’s during the day, right?)

While drinking tea in my room, the conversation blossomed from there.

Natalia: Ahaha, it really is a joy to talk with you like this, princess.

N: Ah, that’s right.

N: There is actually something I haven’t yet given you.

Kate: You do?

Natalia: Indeed, it is this. Some sugar candies from my country.

Natalia dropped a single candy, which looked like jewels, into the tea.

Natalia: One of these makes the tea taste even better. Now, have a sip.

Kate: Then, I’ll do tha...

Just as I was about to bring the teacup to my lips, all of a sudden I remembered Alfons’ words.

—— Flashback ——

Alfons: A poisoned apple may not necessarily take the form of an apple itself. Do be careful from now on.

—— End flashback ——

(...Come to think of it, why did he want to check out my room anyway?)

(And besides that, if he had a souvenir, he should have given it earlier...)

Kate: ...Um, actually, I’m feeling quite full right now. So I will have some later.

In a moment, before my eyes the prince’s character distorted, and——

Natalia: ..................the hell?

N: Hah, jeez, you’re so troublesome. Stop dawdling and drink it already!

Kate: Eek...!

He roughly grabbed my head and forcefully pushed the teacup to my mouth.

Kate: No—stop it...!

Natalia: I’m gonna need you to die. And then I can kill the Queen while she’s crying and grieving over you.

N: Then amid the confusion, I will take over this country! So that’s why, drink it now!

(Ack, he’s so strong... I can’t resist.)

(Someone, anyone...)

(Alfons——)

Alfons the Mirror: If you two are holding a romantic clandestine meeting, I must ask you to be a tad more quiet while doing so.

Natalia: Guagh...!?

Alfons the Mirror: See, now your princess has been snatched right away from you.

Alfons’ saber pierced through the heart of the prince’s body.

Alfons the Mirror: Ahh! To see the carpet so stained red with blood! I can practically feel the pain of replacing it.

Kate: ...Alfons. And Queen Elbert too... but why?

Queen Elbert: There was a rumor that the neighboring country was scheming to invade us.

E: And when I had Al look into it, the rumors came out to be true.

Alfons the Mirror: I was a bit reckless, skewering the prince the way I did, but it poses no particular problem, I presume?

Queen Elbert: Yes, there is no problem. ...Our neighbors were the ones who initiated the attack.

(...T-thank goodness. I’m glad this country and Queen Elbert are alright...)

Kate: *cough*...

Alfons the Mirror: Kate?

With my body giving out on me, Alfons supported me with his arms.

Alfons the Mirror: Don’t tell me you drank it?

Kate: I’m...sorry... I couldn’t avoid it completely...

Queen Elbert: ...I will call the doctor immediately. I will leave Kate to you, Al.

It was getting harder and harder to breathe, and my head was becoming foggy, as though a mist had blanketed over my mind.

Even at such a time, the arms wrapped around my back were so gentle, I felt I might cry.

(...Hey, Alfons. You... are truly a kind person, aren’t you?)

The times Alfons would become a meddlesome presence to me was always whenever I was feeling down.

(You are someone who knows exactly what others want when they are struggling at their lowest point.)

(...I am sure... you are someone who has suffered deeply before.)

I didn’t have to find the missing thing anymore. I didn’t care if I couldn’t return to reality.

(I like you, Alfons.)

Kate: ...Al...fons. How about we... make a bet?

K: If I die, then you win. And, if I don’t die... please listen to what I have to say... without running away.

Alfons the Mirror: Alright then, you have yourself a bet. I will look forward to how it turns out then.

The mirror called Alfons reached out to softly stroke the back of my neck with his fingertips.

Alfons the Mirror: You are no longer in pain. You are only seeing a peaceful dream.

(.........ngh...)

Alfons the Mirror: Good morning, Kate.

Kate: Al...fons?

Alfons the Mirror: This is the underworld. Unfortunately, you have already passed away after that.

A: And Queen Elbert was so much in grief he wouldn’t even swallow his food. As if he wasn’t already a light eater too!

I propped myself up from the bed and stared at my limbs.

Kate: ...I... am living, aren’t I? No matter from which angle I look.

Alfons the Mirror: Indeed, the stuff you drank was poison, beyond a shadow of doubt.

A: However, you consumed very little, so it wasn’t lethal.

A: And so we arrive here, at this very celebratory moment of having lived! Cue a round of applause from me here.

(W—wh...!)

Kate: Ah, jeez, my gosh——! Stop with your theatrics!

Alfons the Mirror: Aha, ow ow ow. Goodness, you sure do wake up quick, don’t you.

I hit his chest repeatedly, and when I stopped, I looked up at Alfons.

Kate: ...I won the bet. Alfons, I——

Alfons the Mirror: Before that, could you allow me a few words first?

Kate: ...? Sure...

Alfons the Mirror: Due to some mysterious process, you’ve wandered here as Snow White.

A: And so, someday, something may end up sending you back to reality.

Kate: You mean...

Alfons the Mirror: What a comedy it would be, indeed, were we to be separated the moment we chose to love each other, no?

A: Ahh, and there is also the possibility your memories may be wiped clean as well.

(Ahh, I see. He is such a kind person, even in times like these...)

Unable to hold it any longer, I grabbed Alfons’ collar and kissed him.

Alfons the Mirror: ......... (O_O)

Kate: ...Just as you say, there’s no way to tell what may happen tomorrow.

K: But, right now, I want you. And besides...

K: How could I ever forget, seeing how deeply I’ve fallen for you?

Alfons the Mirror: Hehe...

Kate: W-what’s so funny?

Alfons the Mirror: No, it’s just... your love is so direct, I couldn’t help but feel moved...

Kate: ...Somehow, I feel like you’re making fun of me though.

Alfons the Mirror: Whoops, outed so soon?

Kate: Jeez...

Alfons the Mirror: Haa, I surrender. If you insist, then it can’t be helped.

A: By all means, be played by this mirror to the fullest, so your life becomes an utter mess.

(...Somehow, it seems I’m always the one stumbling atop Alfons’ palm.)

It was frustrating, and in a small act of resistance, I tried to look away.

Alfons the Mirror: ...Hey, Kate. Look over here, why don’t you.

Kate: Ah...

Those naughty hands combed across my waist,

and my body, used to this pleasure, reacted.

Alfons the Mirror: If you don’t, I won’t be able to give you those oh-so-pleasurable kisses now, won’t I.

Alfons gave a poke to my pouting lips with his fingertips.

(This is bad... I really want to kiss Alfons.)

(And I want to do lots of pleasurable things too... but.)

Kate: ...If there’s something like love between you and me, some process might work its gears...

Alfons the Mirror: Come again?

Kate: ...You know, if we share a true love’s kiss, I won’t return back to reality... right?

(I was just talking big before, but maybe it’s a bit too early...)

Alfons the Mirror: ......... (O_O)

A: Ahha! Truly, you are...

Kate: Don’t laugh... I’m being serious here.

Alfons the Mirror: That definitely won’t happen.

Kate: And what makes you so confident?

Alfons the Mirror: ...You wish to know the answer?

Fin.

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[shatcey]

Licht's sequel 1-2ch (Jealousy)

Why, when I look at the Tanzanite's market, I want to say, "How nice to be home"? It looks nothing alike to my home, and I feel more at ease at the Bentonite… Whatever!

So… Belle and Licht finally got to Tanzanite. They see a statue… this one...

... and Belle feels like she's seen him somewhere. In case you forgot, she saw him in the prologue to the third season. Did they always call it the season? Like it's a soap opera? Well, that's that it is, why I'm even surprised.

So...

She had been looking at him for too long…

Hmmm… well… obviously!

And then the man himself appears, and Belle finally remembers that she saw him in a dream, and for some reason says it out loud… Silly woman.

Well… it's obvious… (nervous laugh) Why do you even need to ask?

Poor guy, he did nothing to deserve it! Well, he's always asking for money, he's definitely poor.

To be honest, I'm very surprised that Azel didn't confirm that he really was in her dream. He called her a true believer, as if people often see him in a dream. I won't deny it, he is… striking… it's very hard to forget him. But I still don't like the idea that Belle has extraordinary abilities. I'd rather have Azel be a real God. Which I don't even consider an option worth considering.

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🔝 𝕊𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕋 ℙ𝔸𝔾𝔼 🔝

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[otomepeachy]

Jude Meme Board

[forever-your-luv]

Guys, be honest. Do I continue the edit, or do I abandon???

[yonaaaahowell]

Choose your Keith-moji 😂🤣💚🦌💞

[chirp-a-chirp]

…what @ikeprinces-stuff said. 💕

And I’m sure Rio/Keith/Yves fans would say the same for their 2d men. Because those princes have some beautiful CGs with their MC.

Actually, you know what? Ikemen prince in general has gorgeous CGs with their suitors showing their love for MC.

First time on this app and im fawning over this guy over here

LOOK AT HIM. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PICTURE IS PERFECT Look at the way he hold her, his eyes, his smile- i can't 😩

Girl, if he didn't look at you the way Chevalier looks at Emma he ain't the one.

[archiveikemen]

"Dark If" Story Event: Bitter END

Ellis Twilight

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At Ellis’ prompting, I left the old castle and headed to the royal castle I was born and raised in.

I went straight to the back garden, to the briar I considered a friend.

Kate: Here it is… the briar.

The briar growing there looked the same as I remembered.

(I remember giving it a name and treating it like a friend…)

(... In the end, I never recalled what its name was.)

I felt a little frustrated that I couldn't remember, but I had more important matters at hand.

(If I burn this briar, I’ll be freed from this illness… there’s no time to waste.)

(... Once everything’s settled, I’ll tell Ellis how I feel about him.)

I didn't know what Ellis’ answer to that would be.

But I wanted to at least convey to him how happy our time together made me feel.

(The Sleeping Beauty won’t fall asleep, and the briar will be burnt. But…)

(... A happy ending awaits.) 

I lit a match and, without hesitation, brought the flame to the briar. 

The fire spread, a flaming red colour, reducing the briar to ashes. 

Every last root of the briar that grew in the back garden burned away. 

(Yeah… the briar that was once here is now gone, the back garden does feel somewhat more pleasant.)

After all, the briar was meant to be removed back when I was a child. 

Surely no one would have complaints about it being burned away.

(Alright… now I’ll head back to the old castle and have Jude check if my illness has disappeared.)

(After that, I’ll go meet with Ellis!) 

Feeling much brighter than ever before, I set off for the old castle where Jude and Ellis lived. 

…

Jude: Ellis, where’s the princess?

Ellis: Kate’s at the royal castle right now. She went to burn the briar.

Jude: Ha? Burn the briar…?

Ellis: Kate said she doesn’t want to die.

Ellis: If that’s her wish… then the only way to fulfil it is for me to disappear along with the illness.

Ellis: Ah… looks like it’s about time.

Just then, right before Jude’s eyes, Ellis’ body suddenly ignited out of nowhere.

Although there was no source of fire, Ellis’ body was immediately engulfed in flames.

Jude: …!

Jude tried every method he could possibly think of to put out the fire, but the flames couldn’t be extinguished.

Ellis: Hey, Jude. This isn’t a promise, but a request.

Ellis: Make Kate happy. 

— And so, the fairy was cursed and the briar burned to death. 

…

After returning to the old castle, I asked Jude to examine me.

Kate: So… how’s my illness?

Jude: It’s completely gone. You’re free now, you won’t die or fall into deep sleep.

Jude: But are ya sure you’re fine with what ya just did? Burning that…

Kate: ? Of course I am! My illness is fully cured now! 

Kate: That aside, where’s Ellis? I have something I want to tell him! 

Jude: Don’t tell me… ya went ahead and burnt that thing without tellin’ Ellis anythin’...?

Kate: … What do you mean?

I noticed Jude wore an unusually pained expression.

But it was fleeting, so I quickly turned my focus back to finding Ellis.

Kate: … Ah, don’t tell me you’re overworking Ellis again? 

Jude: …

Jude: Of course. I sent him off on a long errand. It’ll be a while before he gets back. 

Jude: Why don’t ya take a nap till then, princess? For ‘bout 100 years. 

Kate: Wha…

I felt a sharp pricking sensation in my fingertip— and my consciousness faded away. 

…

Kate: Nn… 

Ellis?: Ah… you’re awake. Wow, it’s been exactly 100 years.

Ellis?: Good morning, Kate. 

I opened my eyes to see Ellis leaning over, peering into my face.

Kate: Good morning, Ellis…!

Kate: You’re back from Jude’s errand! 

Kate: Now that I think of it, I feel like Jude made me fall asleep… 

Ellis?: 100 years have passed since then, Kate.

Kate: 100 YEARS!? But… the two of you don’t look any different.

Jude: For that 100 years, I used my magic to freeze our bodies in time.

Kate: I see… magic really is amazing.

Kate: Oh…! Since I’ve been sleeping for 100 years, can I borrow your bath…? 

I didn't want to look like a mess in front of Ellis.

Jude: Suit yerself. The bath’s still in the same place it was 100 years ago. 

Kate: Thank you so much!

(Is it just me, or does Jude seem kinder than usual? … Maybe he softened up in the past 100 years.)

Ellis?: I’ll be waiting for you, Kate.

Kate: Alright… oh, um… I dreamed of you a lot in that 100 years of being asleep.

Kate: But… now that I’m awake, I’m so happy to see the real you! 

After Kate left the room, the young man resembling Ellis titled his head, puzzled. 

Ellis?: … Did I do it right, master? 

Jude: Yeah… you were exactly like that guy. Keep it up.

Jude: But don't ya call me “master”. 

Jude: I may have made ya, but hearing it coming from that face of yers gives me the creeps. Just call me Jude.

Ellis?: Okay, got it.

The day the briar was burned, Ellis died by Kate’s own hand. 

Jude could imagine how heartbroken she would be if she ever found out… just the thought itself made him feel sick. 

Therefore, while Kate slept for 100 years…

Jude painstakingly gathered the ashes of the burnt briar and used his magic to create a human form for it.

He was able to recreate Ellis’ appearance entirely, but perhaps due to having been burnt away into nothingness, the new Ellis had no memories of the past.

[ Jude’s POV ]

(... In the first place, it's questionable if he’s even the same person as the old Ellis.) 

= Flashback Start =

Ellis: Make Kate happy.

= Flashback End =

Back then, the briar’s curse didn't disappear. Instead, it continued gnawing away at the fairy.

(... Damn you, Ellis.)

(She’ll never be happy with anyone but you.)

With the good 13th fairy, an imitation briar, and a princess blindly in love— 

The distorted fairytale world would continue, growing more twisted than ever before. 

However…

Ellis?: …

Jude: Ellis?

The reborn briar stood silently, staring at the door Kate had exited through.

Ellis?: Ah… sorry, Jude. 

Ellis?: I’ve been watching her the whole time while she slept, but… the princess is so lovely now that she’s awake. 

Ellis?: … And she feels somewhat familiar. 

His facial expression as he muttered those words bore an uncanny resemblance to the Ellis who burnt to his death 100 years ago. 

(... Maybe it’s still too early to give up hope.)

Picturing a day when the once-dead briar might fully come back to life, and the princess could finally reach a happy ending with her briar—

The fairy gave a faint smile that no one saw. 

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⊱ ─── ⋅ʚ♡ɞ⋅ ─── ⊰

𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙬'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣?

𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙖𝙧

𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙜𝙪𝙮𝙨

𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙬 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨.

⊱ ─── ⋅ʚ♡ɞ⋅ ─── ⊰

︵ 𝘭𝘦𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥.

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Ok but why have i been sleeping on keith from ikeprince?? do people not like him?? like i never see keith stans!! his route is actually so cute so far (granted i'm only on Ch 6). do people have reservations about the probably v inaccurate dissociative identity disorder representation? that's what was giving me the ick initially! but the way he's written is actually so exciting?? am i crazy?? keith stans wya!!??