#Digital music? That's calculators baby.

[gooppoo]

Finding a Mate: Part 3

Requests Open!

mdni.

warnings: more spiceeee, Neteyam is still a grown man, creampie, squirting, cuddlingggg, size kink, praise

Hearing you plead for Neteyam in a syrupy, siren-like way left him hungry.

He felt called to jump into action, "Are you sure-?"

"Yes!" You exasperated, squirming from your lust's intensity.

Understanding, Neteyam confidently planted his lips on yours to reassure you were well taken care of. Not for a moment you thought otherwise. Again, your hands were intertwined against your chest, both of you feeling your powerful heart. Neteyam was calculated with his movements, so if you changed your mind, you knew which stage of the process you were in. But not a single morcel in your physical or spiritual being had undergone the desire for tangible release like this.

His free hand glided down your now glistening physique and eventually your center, gathering newly secreted slick. Feeling his digits discover you made you sigh, involuntarily jolting when your clit was caressed - purely out of admiration from Neteyam. With the substance on his hands, he quickly made the connection to coat his stiffness. His leaky pre-cum mixed with your essence was a hot, sticky mixture of heaven, exacerbating the vehement longing in his lower abdomen.

"Oh Neteyam-!" You whined, under-stimulated and overwhelmed. You couldn't blame him for getting caught up with himself admits the passion thickening the air.

"Are you ready?" Your mate had adjusted his hips to be aligned with yours, hands still intertwined, eyes full.

You hummed an eager, 'mmhmm!' and felt pressure moments later. With disgusting ease he slipped into you, cautious and slow, inch by inch, leaving you with ample time to adjust to the stretch, and enjoy how complete you felt being filled. Both of you mewled out variations of groans and grunts and gasps, praising about how good it all felt. And when Neteyam could go no further, a second was dedicated to bathing in the bond you had created.

"Fuck," Neteyam heaved, forehead finding refuge against your chest and nipping along your collar bone.

"Neteyam," you breathed, "please move."

Your mate's composure was slipping as he slowly removed and sent himself back into your tight center. Once again at the hilt, his muscles gave way some and his shaky moan sounded in your ear like intoxicating music. It rippled down to your hips and left you vicing around him, making him grunt. Once the acuteness of his timely thrust subsided, a rhythm was introduced, as were sloppy kisses to your neck, and even your own lips.

Driven by pure, sinful lust, your tongues collided and slipped past one another, accentuated with moans, from his thrusts or the hotness of it all was unnecessary to identify.

When your legs wrapped around his waist, he assumed, "Faster?"

"Harder."

Your request barely made it to the world because the next syllable was a pleasurable shriek exploding from your throat.

Neteyam's free arm kept him propped upward, and this newfound rigor made you grasp his muscle to maintain your sanity. Now with some distance between your expressions, Neteyam noticed your heavy lids and drunk eyes, furrowed brows and slack jaw, spit covered lips and sweet, sweet moans.

"Feels good, doesn't it pretty girl?" He grunted rhetorically, you could only hum your response.

Unbeknownst to you, your clasped hands had been unraveled, and his palm held your lower back above the ground, giving him a more intimate angle and you a more delicious experience. From this stance he noticed his length bulging in your stomach, and this left his tail flicking excitedly.

"Mmm feel this baby?" He brought your palm down and had you press between your hips, a newfound sensation left you whimpering.

"Neteyam-" you fought to catch your breath, "I think-"

"Are you gonna cum? C'mon baby, please cum for me, let me hear it all."

The cherry topper was him vigorously rubbing your clit with a speed you didn't anticipate. The orgasm quickly reaching your floodgates wasn't akin to the one you had previous, it was going to be messier.

"Neteyam!" You howled, every nerve in your body on fire. Your g-spot within was nudged restlessly, your clit toyed with roughly, and your own greedy palm still applying pressure to your groin. There was no stopping the gush from your cunt. All you could feel was Neteyam, taking advantage of all your pleasure weak spots and tormenting them in the most pleasurable way possible.

And when he felt you totally release, he released too. Head tossed back and biting down hard onto his bottom lip to contain his screech. Every clamp around him was another twitch of cum infiltrating you. All you could be attentive of was the gushy warmth creaming within you and how your world buzzed euphorically. Nirvana was all you could imagine, all you could feel. Until your limbs flopped against the grass.

With similar exhaustion, Neteyam gently pulled from you -- to not overstimulate himself or leave you sore -- and collapsed in the grass beside you. Lazily, an arm draped across your torso and barely inched you closer.

"Even with you just inside me, you still feel you must be close to me." You panted, laughing dryly.

Neteyam's voice was muffled by his face in the grass, "Being close to you is my favorite thing, Y/n."

Admiration tickled your cheeks, pulling your lips into a grateful smile. Your arms connected with his over your torso. Buzzing with joy and honeymoon-like love made you invincible.

After he caught his breath (face still tickled by grass), Neteyam rose and perched his chin on the heel of his palm. Sleepy, adorable eyes crossed yours, and moments later brought you in for a tender kiss.

Conveniently, eclipse bestowed Pandora, and an honest sleepiness weighed on you and your mate. Pursuing his 'favorite' act, both arms swaddled your near limp body onto his steady chest, chin nuzzling the crown of your head. Careful to avoid his nearly recovered injuries, you snuggled against his unharmed peg, tracing the outline of his bandage.

"I see you." Neteyam rasped, softly, caressing a palm over your braids.

Smiling, you reciprocated, "I see you. I've always seen you, Neteyam."

No further words needed to be exchanged. Drowsiness quickly rued your being and sent you into a slumber quickly and deeply. The added warmth of Neteyam's safe arms encouraged your restfulness, and keeping you close mirrored the affect for him.

Through this, you hoped Neytiri and Jake would see you, too.

[archangeldyke-all]

okay so I was thinking about it if the little fucker was in a higher grade or smth like that and she comes to reader to help her with her math homework but reader can't explain it because she doesn't know math so fucking well so she's like "go to mom with it " ofc I mean sev and the little fucker will look at her mom with a scowl like "mama are you serious??" to which the reader would reply something like "I had a shitty teacher, kid" and then call her wife for help :p

this is hilarious (can u guys tell i'm ovulating?? the baby fever has me writing little fucker fic after little fucker fic hahaha)

men and minors dni

you blink down at the numbers in front of you, trying desperately to remember your high school math education.

"fuck, baby, you're asking the wrong mom." you mumble to your girl.

little fucker groans next to you. "i know." she whines.

sevika's usually the math-checker in your family-- it's what she does at work all day, she's kinda a whiz at calculating numbers and remembering obscure statistical formulas. but tonight your wife's at a work fundraiser she couldn't get out of, and as a result you've been staring at this stupid fucking worksheet for nearly an hour now.

"what's your grade in the class? think you can just skip this assignment?" you ask. your daughter groans.

"i'm on the brink of failing!"

"well, what possessed you to sign up for a statistics class?!"

"i thought it'd be easier than calculus!" she shouts.

the word 'calculus' sends a shiver down your spine and you huff, sitting back in your seat and reaching out to pat your daughter's back. she leans to the side and rests her head on your shoulder, sighing.

"did you try calling jinx?" you ask after a few minutes of silence.

your daughter pouts and nods. "she's at work."

jinx works at a nightclub, she wouldn't be able to focus on math if she could hear your daughter's call over the pounding music anyways.

"your sister?" you ask.

little fucker snorts. "ma, she won the single digit multiplication competition. this is statistics."

"take that back!" you gasp. "stinkybutt's a fuckin' math whiz!"

little fucker cackles, and you grin, leaning forward to kiss her forehead.

"c'mon. let's forget it for the night." you say, rising from the kitchen table. your daughter gawks.

"i can't just leave it!"

"i'll set me and your mom's alarm an hour early tonight, have her wake up early and help you with it before breakfast." you say. "for now: let's have some ice-cream. i think we've earned it."

your daughter grins, and she jumps out of her seat so fast it falls and smacks the floor behind her.

taglist!

@fyeahnix @lavendersgirl @half-of-a-gay @thesevi0lentdelights @sexysapphicshopowner

@shimtarofstupidity @chuucanchuucan @badbye666 @femme-historian @lia-winther

@ellsss @sevikaspillowprincess @emiliabby @sevikasbeloved @hellorai

@glass-apothecary @macaroni676 @artinvain @realgreeniebeanie @k3n-dyll

@sevsdollette @ellieslob @xayn-xd @keikuahh @maneskinwh0re

@raphaellearp @iamastar @sevikitty @claude999

[sarida-candy]

Invention to manifest in your reality.

Magic wardrobe

A wardrobe that dresses people. You can draw clothes and they will appear as designer clothes, to your size, exactly as you thought

Crystaliseur

The Crystalizer looks like a round pocket mirror. When you open it, it opens the Crystalizer. It is made of luxury materials with gold and crystal. The Crystalizer is a magical device offered by the school: there is all the necessary information, there are holograms that can come out of it and many applications. Applications in the Crystalizer: The Map of the place, application to talk, Exploration Mode, Personalized Time Schedule, Reminders and Notifications, Priority and Suggestions, The Personal Assistant, Virtual Companion, Story Mode, Communication and Socialization, Holographic Messaging, Holographic Calls, Educational and Creative Games, Care and Well-being, Holographic Interface, Access to Information, Internal Applications, geocalizer, health, journal, Communication Support, Progress Viewer, Journal, Digital Library, Objective Tracking, Magic Calculator, Review Assistant, Career Explorer, Emotion Management, Research Support, Magic Weather, Event Calendar, music, recipe, math, calculator, Encyclopedia of Creatures, Civic Education, label, school social network, Psychological Support, Management of Task, Economics and Management, Astronomical Observatory, Dream Simulation, Sleep and wake-up analysis, Care reminder, photo album, teleportation, Guided meditation, Nutrition monitoring. Celestial map, Hygiene tutorial, Bath assistant, Interactive clock, Success history, etc. It is an electronic device that is in hologram. You can touch the holograms

Gender machine

A machine that can change your gender, if you are really sure

Diagnosty

A device to diagnose, from birth. The device is infallible, confidential. It's free. It is in all hospitals. The baby is placed in the machine and after a few minutes the device is able to diagnose a disorder, disability, disease, etc. Later, the device can diagnose diseases, infections, etc. He can also prescribe a remedy, give instructions, etc.

bookvi

A book in which people can upload images and videos. They can watch them whenever they want. It looks like a normal book

[frankenkyle19]

When Snow Doesn’t Land On Top

Sub!Coriolanus snow x fem!reader

kinda scared to post this because I’ve been a strictly Evan character writer this whole time, at least with what I’ve shared, but taking a swing at this! Let me know if you like it, it’s short because I didn’t want to write a whole long thing if no one reads it 🙈

word count: 891

Coriolanus snow was a pain in your ass. A royally annoying person to be around. So full of himself out around other people, but an absolute whore for you in private. Why he did that, you didn’t know. He loved control so much, but for you and only you he let his guard down. Only you could treat him in such a way. If anyone else did, he’d add another kill to his roster of three.

Don’t get it wrong, he could fuck you in to the floor if he was in the mood, it just so happened that most of the time he preferred when you were on top, doing all the work and pleasuring him while he didn’t have to lift a finger.

Another thing about him was he cried. Coriolanus was the biggest cry baby in bed that you’d ever been with. It was honestly surprising the first time that he started sobbing as you touched him, fat salty tears rolling down his pale cheeks. His pathetic whines and begging music to your ears.

Today was no different. He was positioned under you, hips grinding up against your dripping cunt as he cried, holding on to your hips and begging for you to let him slip inside. 

“Please!” He gasped, breathing hard as he clawed at your skin, leaving red marks in the wake of his nails.

“What? What is it, Corio?” You asked, letting your hands trail across his broad chest, pinching his nipples between your thumb and first finger, watching as he arched his chest up into the touch, letting out another needy whine.

“Fuck! My god please! You’re killing me-“ he choked out, writhing under you in an attempt to just get his cock to slip inside of you.. if only he could move a little bit more…

“Coriolanus-“ you snapped, holding his chin tightly between your fingers so he was forced to look at you, your other hand going downwards and wrapping around his neglected cock.

“You’re going to cum like this and you’re going to be grateful. You embarrassed me. In front of your friends and classmates, and you think I was just going to let that slide? No, no, no baby.” You clicked your tongue, shaking your head. 

“Bad boys don’t get to feel this-“ you whispered as you let just the tip of his cock slip into your sweet, wet cunt.

Coriolanus cried in relief but soon his cries of pleasure turned into cries of desperation as you pulled him away from your core as fast as you had let him feel you.

Punishing him was one of your favorite things to do. It was always enjoyable for you and by the way he reacted, Coriolanus loved it too. Perhaps a bit too much. 

“Fuck! Please! It’s torture!” He gasped out as your hand wrapped around his cock once more, squeezing gently.

“You know nothing of torture, Corio. Hush.” You brought your free hand down to your cunt and swiped it through your slick, coating your fingers before bringing them up to his mouth, shoving them inside to shut him up. 

He suckled on your digits, moaning weakly as his cock twitched pathetically in your hand.

You continued to stroke him, watching him get progressively more worked up as he got closer to his release.

You let your thumb rub across the tip, collecting the pre-cum there and he yelped, muffled from the way your fingers stuffed his mouth.

“G-gentle! I-o-oh god please baby I’m so sensitive!” He begged, body shaking as he tried his best to keep whatever composure he had left.

You ignored his requests, doing as you pleased as your hand stroked him, movements fast and calculated. Your thumb pressed into the squishy tip, pulling the loudest moan from him yet. He almost sounded pained as he swallowed hard, gripping the bedsheets, tears pooling in his pretty blue eye.

“I’m close- please I’m so close I’ve been a good boy! I’m sorry! I won’t be bad again!” You knew that was a lie, but the way he was begging did something to you, and you complied.

“Cum, cum for me Corio, I’ve got you,” you cooed, stroking him faster before he let out a cry of relief, body tensing, thick white cum shooting from his tip, coating your hand and his lower stomach.

He shuddered one, two more times before going limp, eyes closed and hair a mess, chest rising and falling heavily as he tried to catch his breath. You thought he looked his most beautiful like this.

You tapped his cheek to get his attention and he opened his eyes, looking up at you, exhaustion filling his pretty blue eyes.

“Open your mouth-“ you said sternly and he replied. You scooped the cooling cum off of his stomach and placed your fingers in his mouth, watching him clean them off, blinking slowly.

He was so fucked out and once you removed your fingers from his mouth he let out a shuddering sigh, letting his eyes fall shut as he pulled you in to him, wrapping his strong arms around you.

“Thank you.” He whispered against your ear, falling silent after as his breathing evened. He’d fallen asleep.

You laid on his chest, listening to his heartbeat, forever grateful that he was yours, and you were his. 

[jranimator]

How to Leverage Digital Platforms for Music Success

The digital era has transformed how music is produced, distributed, and consumed. Artists no longer need to rely solely on record labels or physical media to reach their audience. Digital platforms like Spotify, JioSaavn, and SoundCloud provide artists with opportunities to share their creations with global listeners. However, with the ease of access comes the challenge of standing out in a crowded marketplace. This guide explores how musicians can effectively utilize digital platforms for success.

Optimizing Your Presence on Spotify Spotify is one of the most popular platforms for music streaming, boasting millions of active users worldwide. For artists, getting their music on Spotify is a critical step in reaching a global audience.

To begin, ensure you Upload music on Spotify through a reliable distributor. Platforms like DistroKid, TuneCore, or CD Baby can help simplify the process, ensuring your tracks are available to listeners everywhere. Pay close attention to metadata accuracy, including song titles, artist names, and album details, as errors can delay the upload or confuse listeners.

Once your music is live, leverage Spotify’s playlisting feature. Securing a spot on a curated playlist can exponentially increase your streams. Don’t overlook the importance of sharing your Spotify profile on social media and engaging with your listeners through Spotify for Artists analytics, which provides insights into your audience's demographics and listening habits.

Understanding Spotify’s Payment Model When promoting your music on Spotify, it's essential to understand how artists earn revenue. Spotify pay per stream is calculated based on factors like region, user type, and overall royalty pool distribution. While the per-stream payout might seem small initially, the cumulative effect can be significant, especially if your music gains traction.

To maximize earnings, focus on building a loyal listener base. Encourage fans to add your songs to their playlists and follow your profile. Regularly release new content to keep your audience engaged. Additionally, collaborate with other artists to tap into their fan base, potentially increasing streams for both parties.

Expanding Your Reach with JioSaavn JioSaavn is a popular platform in South Asia, making it a key channel for artists targeting audiences in that region. Learning how to upload songs on JioSaavn can open doors to millions of potential listeners.

The process is straightforward: partner with a digital distributor that supports JioSaavn, such as CD Baby or Believe. Ensure your audio files are of high quality and meet JioSaavn’s format requirements. Like Spotify, metadata accuracy is crucial to ensure your tracks are discoverable.

Once your music is live, engage with the JioSaavn community. Share your music links on social media, particularly targeting regional audiences who use the platform. JioSaavn also offers promotional opportunities like in-app ads and playlist placements, which can significantly boost visibility.

Promoting Your Music Before Launch Effective promotion can make or break your music release. Start by implementing key Music Promotion Tips Before the Music Launch to generate buzz. Building anticipation ensures that your audience is primed and ready to stream your music the moment it goes live.

Begin with a pre-launch campaign on social media. Share teasers, behind-the-scenes clips, and countdown posts to keep your followers engaged. Email marketing can also be effective, particularly if you have a loyal subscriber base. Offer exclusive previews or downloadable content to build excitement.

Collaboration is another powerful tool. Partner with influencers or other artists to expand your reach. Their endorsement can help you tap into new audiences and create a ripple effect of engagement. Finally, use hashtags relevant to your genre or audience to increase discoverability.

Making the Most of SoundCloud SoundCloud remains a vital platform for emerging and established artists alike. Its open format allows musicians to share tracks and connect directly with listeners. If you’re looking for cost-effective options, explore Royalty Free Music on SoundCloud for inspiration or collaboration opportunities.

To succeed on SoundCloud, focus on uploading regularly and engaging with the community. Unlike platforms like Spotify, SoundCloud allows users to comment on specific parts of a track, creating opportunities for direct interaction with your listeners.

Additionally, SoundCloud’s monetization features, like SoundCloud Premier, allow artists to earn revenue directly. Promote your profile on other platforms and encourage fans to follow you, ensuring they’re notified whenever you release new content.

Key Strategies for Long-Term Success Consistency is crucial when leveraging digital platforms. Regularly releasing high-quality content keeps your audience engaged and ensures that algorithms favor your profile. Beyond the basics of uploading and promoting your music, here are some additional tips:

Collaborate with Other Artists: Joint projects can expose you to new audiences and create mutually beneficial partnerships.

Engage with Your Audience: Respond to comments, messages, and reviews to build a loyal fan base.

Utilize Data Analytics: Platforms like Spotify for Artists and JioSaavn Insights offer valuable data to refine your strategy.

Invest in Professional Branding: High-quality cover art, compelling bios, and cohesive social media profiles enhance your professional image.

Stay Updated on Trends: The digital music landscape is ever-evolving. Keep an eye on new features and tools that platforms introduce.

Conclusion Digital platforms have democratized the music industry, offering countless opportunities for artists to grow and thrive. By effectively utilizing platforms like Spotify, JioSaavn, and SoundCloud, you can expand your reach, engage with fans, and build a sustainable career in music. Focus on creating great content, promoting strategically, and staying consistent to achieve long-term success.

Which digital platform has been the most impactful for your music career? Share your experiences in the comments!

[musicindustry123]

How the Largest Music Distribution Companies Help Artists Thrive

In today’s digital-first world, music distribution has become the cornerstone of an artist's success. The ability to distribute music globally to platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music is now a basic requirement for any musician aiming to build a career. The largest music distribution companies are at the forefront of this evolution, offering services that help artists reach audiences far and wide. These companies not only make global distribution accessible but also empower artists by providing analytics, royalty management, and promotional tools. Platforms like Deliver My Tune have further revolutionized this space, focusing on affordability and transparency for artists in emerging markets. Let’s explore how these companies contribute to artist success and why their role is indispensable in the modern music industry.

The Challenges Independent Artists Face

For years, the music industry was dominated by record labels, leaving little room for independent artists to thrive. The rise of digital distribution has broken these barriers, but challenges still persist:

Global Reach: Reaching international audiences remains a major hurdle for many artists.

Monetization: Managing royalties across multiple platforms can be complex.

Promotion: Without the backing of a label, marketing a song can be daunting.

Transparency: Understanding how royalties are calculated and distributed is often unclear.

This is where the largest music distribution companies step in, offering solutions to these problems.

How the Largest Music Distribution Companies Support Artists

The largest music distribution companies provide tools and resources that empower artists to navigate the complexities of the industry. Here’s how they help artists thrive:

Global Accessibility Companies like TuneCore, Ditto Music, and Deliver My Tune ensure that artists can distribute their music to hundreds of platforms worldwide. This gives artists the opportunity to tap into international markets without needing a label.

Royalty Management Tracking and collecting royalties from multiple sources can be a headache for artists. Distribution platforms simplify this by offering consolidated dashboards that show earnings from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

Marketing Tools Many distribution companies offer promotional tools, such as playlist pitching and social media integrations, to help artists market their songs effectively. Platforms like CD Baby even offer sync licensing opportunities, helping artists monetize their music through TV shows, ads, and movies.

Data Analytics Understanding your audience is crucial for growth. Companies like RouteNote and Deliver My Tune provide in-depth analytics that show where listeners are located, how they engage with music, and which platforms generate the most streams.

Flexible Pricing Models The best distribution companies cater to artists at all career stages. For example:

RouteNote offers a free plan where artists can distribute without upfront costs.

Deliver My Tune provides affordable options tailored to independent artists, ensuring access to global distribution without breaking the bank.

Deliver My Tune: A Rising Star in Music Distribution

Among the largest music distribution companies, Deliver My Tune stands out for its unique focus on emerging markets. It bridges the gap for artists in regions often overlooked by traditional distributors. Here’s why it deserves attention:

Affordable Plans: Deliver My Tune offers pricing options that cater to independent artists with limited budgets.

Emerging Market Focus: By prioritizing underserved regions, it gives artists from these areas an opportunity to reach global audiences.

Transparency: The platform emphasizes clear royalty reporting, ensuring artists know exactly what they’re earning and how.

Deliver My Tune’s commitment to supporting artists is a testament to the evolving music distribution landscape, where inclusivity and artist empowerment are key priorities.

Real-Life Success Stories

To understand the impact of the largest music distribution companies, let’s look at real-world examples of how they’ve helped artists succeed:

An Independent Artist Finds Global Fame: Using TuneCore, an independent singer-songwriter from Nashville managed to distribute her debut album to over 150 platforms. With access to detailed analytics, she refined her promotional strategies and gained millions of streams globally.

Breaking Into Emerging Markets: Deliver My Tune helped a group of indie musicians in India reach international platforms like Spotify and Deezer. The affordable pricing allowed them to release multiple singles, resulting in significant fanbase growth.

A Budget-Friendly Start: RouteNote’s free distribution plan enabled a hip-hop artist from London to release tracks that quickly gained traction on Spotify playlists.

What Makes a Great Distribution Company?

When selecting a music distribution partner, artists should look for the following qualities:

Platform Reach: A good distributor connects artists with all major streaming platforms.

Transparent Royalties: Clear reporting ensures artists can trust the system.

Promotional Support: Tools like playlist pitching and social media integrations are invaluable.

Flexibility: Companies like Deliver My Tune that offer tiered pricing cater to artists at all stages of their careers.

Conclusion:

The largest music distribution companies are more than just platforms for releasing music; they are strategic partners in an artist’s journey. By providing tools for global reach, royalty management, analytics, and promotion, these companies empower artists to achieve their dreams without needing traditional label support. Platforms like Deliver My Tune add to this ecosystem by focusing on affordability and inclusivity, ensuring that even independent artists from underserved regions have a chance to shine.

As the music industry continues to evolve, the role of these companies will only grow in importance. Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established musician, partnering with the right distribution company can make all the difference in reaching your goals.

[starseedfxofficial]

Bitcoin's Pullback: Lessons in Market Timing & Hidden Forex Opportunities How Bitcoin's Retreat Can Teach Us the Art of Timing the Market (And a Laugh or Two) The Big Bitcoin Dip and What It Means for the Brave: The Art of Perfect Timing and Hidden Gems in Forex Ah, Bitcoin, our beloved digital daredevil—it's always got a flair for drama, doesn't it? Not long ago, it was making champagne-popping headlines, setting the world ablaze by breaking the USD 75,000 ceiling. But now, Bitcoin's feeling a little humbled, pulling back beneath those lofty heights. What's going on? Is it a classic 'too much, too soon'? Or perhaps a calculated move from behind-the-curtain forces that know something we don't? When I look at Bitcoin these days, it's like watching that friend who climbed up the bar counter on a wild Saturday night, only to awkwardly climb back down as the music changed from 'Livin' on a Prayer' to 'Yesterday'. It’s what they call a classic pullback—a common yet profound moment in every trader’s playbook. But make no mistake, within this slump lies hidden gems for us savvy traders. The trick is in finding what others overlook—and today, we’re doing just that. The Quiet Moves of the Central Banks: PBoC and the Charm Offensive Now, here's an interesting twist on the global stage—a group of international heavyweights huddled together in a meeting hosted by China's People's Bank of China (PBoC). HSBC, Standard Chartered, Citi—you name it, they were there. It wasn't your usual "bring a casserole" type of meet-and-greet; this was more like a poker night where everyone had a few cards up their sleeves. PBoC affirmed their intention to keep their monetary policy accommodative—they said, "we're still in it to win it." But the real kicker? Strengthening communication between domestic and international markets, and "expanding connectivity." Now, let's unpack that, shall we? Expanding connectivity between markets isn't just fancy financial small talk—it's code for "We’re about to stir the pot, and here’s your chance to ride the wave." When central banks make these moves, they're setting the stage for market reactions that the average trader will miss while scratching their head over supply-demand charts. Connectivity means market flows, it means arbitrage opportunities, it means... well, it means you've got to get your game face on and look at how you can play the gaps. A ninja strategy? Watch how domestic policy changes start affecting cross-border trade dynamics—when the liquidity door creaks open, that’s when smart money slips in. China Cuts Interbank Deposit Rates—It's Boost Growth, Baby! Meanwhile, back in China, banks are getting a nudge to reduce interbank deposit rates. This is more than just pushing the snooze button on bank profitability; it’s China’s way of putting more money into people’s pockets without resorting to overt measures like reducing individual interest rates or slashing banks’ reserve requirements. Bloomberg reported the nudge, but let’s be real, this nudge is a strategic roundhouse kick—the kind that sets off a ripple in the entire financial ecosystem. Lower interbank rates mean borrowing costs are down, and when that happens, businesses grow ballsier, borrowing and investing more. Think of it this way—China wants growth, but they want it to look natural. Like convincing your grandma she should take the stairs for ‘health’ and not because the elevator broke down. What does this mean for traders? It's time to watch Chinese equities, but more importantly, to start probing what happens when borrowing gets cheaper and China’s growth machine starts to purr again. There’s a window here where undervalued Chinese companies could catch a tailwind—it's like discovering a secret recipe for economic stimulation without the full-blown commitment of telling everyone at the BBQ how you did it. Xi Congratulates Trump—The Art of Keeping Frenemies Close Meanwhile, the news everyone’s whispering about—Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Trump on his US election win. It's a classic "Congrats, but let's not forget, I’m still watching you" moment. The man spoke of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and cooperation—a trifecta that’s got the market wondering if we’re about to see a diplomatic golden age... or if they’re just clearing the table before they start arm-wrestling again. This is huge—if, and it's a big if, cooperation really does become the new normal, then we could be looking at calmer markets, less volatility, and a return to rational pricing. But since we all know geopolitics is anything but predictable, what we’re really getting here is a golden opportunity. The calmer markets become, the better it is for currencies that need stability to shine. Watch the RMB and the USD—Xi's words are setting the stage for the world to buy into this illusion of stability, and if it works, you're looking at a favorable carry trade setup. Japan and the Masterclass on the "High Sense of Urgency" Speaking of keeping frenemies close, Japan’s currency diplomat Mimura is on high alert. It seems like the last couple of months have turned into a marathon where the Japanese yen just can't find its stride. Mimura talked about keeping an eye on market moves with a "high sense of urgency," a wonderfully diplomatic way of saying "we’re nervous as hell, and we’ll intervene if we must." What should traders make of this? Simple—Japan's not above taking action, and that means we could see surprise interventions. Traders love predictability, but we also thrive on moments when markets do something totally irrational—like when a central bank intervenes and we’re savvy enough to catch the ripples. Here’s the ninja play—watch for interventions and make your move when the market over-corrects. Volatility isn't something to fear; it’s something to embrace if you know the right ninja moves to dance with the chaos. Feeling overwhelmed by the constant ebb and flow of market news? Don’t worry, StarseedFX has your back with a suite of services designed to help you navigate these turbulent waters with confidence and precision: - Latest Economic Indicators and Forex News: Get real-time updates that matter. Stay informed about market movements and groundbreaking concepts at StarseedFX Forex News Today. - Forex Education: Expand your knowledge with our in-depth resources, advanced methodologies, and little-known strategies at StarseedFX Forex Education. - Community Membership: Want to elevate your trading game? Join the StarseedFX community for exclusive analysis, daily alerts, live trading insights, and elite tactics. Find out more at StarseedFX Community. - Free Trading Plan: Looking to set clearer goals and manage risks effectively? Access our free trading plan, designed to offer rare strategic advantages, at StarseedFX Free Trading Plan. - Free Trading Journal: Tracking progress is key to improvement. Use our free trading journal to enhance performance and refine your strategies with real metrics at StarseedFX Free Trading Journal. - Smart Trading Tool: Optimize your trading efficiency with automated calculations, insights, and order management through our StarseedFX Smart Trading Tool. Each of these tools is designed to give you a strategic edge in an unpredictable market. So, why wait? Dive in and take control of your trading journey today! —————– Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated   Read the full article

[z0mbiefrank]

i give a shit. and if you actually looked in the notes you would see thousands of others who give a shit. nostalgia and collecting hobbies aside, it's about preserving music, actually owning not renting, and paying musicians for their work. no one is going to hold you down and force you to buy CDs. don't want them? don't buy them. i am of the opinion everyone should have access to music no matter how they get it. but physical media is important. many albums are not available on streaming or pirating websites at all. i've watched countless songs disappear overnight with no warning, never to be seen again. companies cannot take your CDs away. you can back up CDs and burn new ones. I have CDs that work perfectly from almost 30 years ago. streaming audio quality is severely reduced. a CD has a bitrate of 1,411 kbps, mp3 files range 96 to 320Kbps, and spotify ranges 24 to 160kps depending on network connection. that means CDs hold a whopping 9 to 59 times more information than streaming files. CDs stay true to the studio recording, the others are degraded.

artists took a big hit when digital pirating became so accessible. streaming has helped recover some of that loss by at least paying them something but it is not enough. the vast majority of the money is kept by the streaming service or an artist's label. you cannot calculate exactly how much an artist makes per stream because Spotify deliberately misleads about it's finances (and also exploits customer's data) and it varies per artist/year, but the average estimate for 2020 was just $0.003 per stream. or in your case, since you use an ad blocker, they get nothing. you may have seen big names shouting about it and rolled your eyes. they're already rich enough, i don't care. but smaller artists cannot depend on $0.003 per stream, and most live in fear of speaking out in case it harms their careers. however, some are speaking out, such as in this year's Eurovision. Austria's Teya & Selena are performing a song about the mistreatment of musicians and have 0.003 emblazoned behind them in a clear reference to streaming services.

the music industry is already a severely imbalanced playing field, and artists being paid even less is worsening it. i don't want a music scene full of nothing but nepo babies and the middle/upper class. a way you can help artists is by purchasing their music instead of just hiring it and giving your money to a multibillion-dollar company. buy their CD, vinyl, cassette, mp3, whatever you prefer, all options help pay musicians a fairer cut

HOLD THE LINE!! KEEP PUSHING!!!!!

[casiowatchesorg]

Ten Facts That Nobody Told You About Casio Watches

Despite its popularity, there are still some facts about Casio watches that not everyone is aware of. In this article, we'll take a look at ten facts that nobody told you about Casio watches.

Casio was the first company to introduce a calculator watch in the world.

The Casio G-Shock watch was the first watch to have a shock-resistant design, making it perfect for outdoor and sports enthusiasts.

Casio was the first watch brand to introduce watches with a digital compass, thermometer, and barometer.

The Casio F-91W is one of the most popular and affordable digital watches in the world, with over 200 million units sold since its introduction in 1991.

The Casio Wave Ceptor is a watch that can automatically synchronize with atomic clocks around the world, ensuring that the time is always accurate.

The Casio Edifice line of watches is designed for professional use and features a variety of features such as chronographs, world time, and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Casio Baby-G line of watches is designed for women and features a range of stylish designs and features such as shock resistance and water resistance.

The Casio Pro Trek line of watches is designed for outdoor enthusiasts and features a variety of features such as GPS, altimeter, and barometer.

Casio has a line of watches that are designed for children, featuring fun designs and features such as games and alarms.

Casio has a line of smartwatches that feature Android Wear and can connect to smartphones for notifications, music, and more.

In conclusion, From the calculator watch to the smartwatch, Casio has been at the forefront of innovation in the watch industry. So whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a professional, or just someone looking for a stylish Casio watch, it has something for everyone.

[bulletholemagazine]

MARCH/FEBRUARY NEW RELEASES I (FIRST POST!!!)

I'm gonna start the zine off straight to the point, I planned on having an introductory post but I don't really see the reason in making one, so here we go. This is some stuff that got released this month and the month before, maybe even earlier, but it's stuff from this year. The next post will be a follow up to this with a bunch of old stuff I discovered recently that I think is worth talking about.

1. 30round - Pushing Daisies

You press play and that riff hits you like a MOTHERFUCKER. Absolute bulldozer of a song. I love that modern metalcore tropes are sort of starting to seep into hardcore, and this song using the pitchshifter effect is exhibit A of that. Nothing else gets me going like those digitech SCREEs between the chugs. The breakdown at the end was already great, but then you hear the MLG horn sample blare over the guitars and it just makes the song even better. As an aside, from listening to what these guys have done before on Spotify, it seems like this might be their best song yet, both production and writing wise. The track sounds and is played amazingly, the vocals are raw as fuck which I personally appreciate more than clean, mediated screaming like in a lot of modern metalcore. Overall, fat as fuck riffs, slamming drum work, pissed off vocals, weird noises and a great breakdown. What moee do you need? Stoked to see what the guys release next.

2. Surfaced - Sacrifice

Sometimes you just need that caveman, ignorant 90's style of hardcore. And Surfaced provides. It's these guys' first release and they already sound better than 50% of what's on Hardcore Worldwide (no shade thrown on the bands there obviously, but y'know). Surprisingly nasty and catchy riffs, and probably the most perfect vocals for a band like this. Again with the rawness thing, the vocalist actually sounds pissed and earnest. It hits even more when it hits these sort of death metal-y type parts. There's a bree on one of the songs!!! What more could you ask for!!! The arrangements themselves are perfect for getting your inner chimp out in the pit - perfect hooks, perfect breakdown placement, no time wasted, just angry as fuck genuine hardcore. While the production isn't as good as the previous band's, the writing counters it. Go give these guys a listen and follow them they deserve way more than the 500 monthlies they've got.

3. .gif from god - Digital Red

Is it "gif from god" or "DOT gif from god"? Why is mathcore like this? In any case, this band's been on my radar for a while. Their 2019 album is exactly the type of music I wanted to listen to when I first found mathcore - calculated assaults. Like, I'm gonna sledgehammer your ass, but I'll be precise about it. I don't know how to exactly put it, but their riffs sound more modern and not like discordant dillinger worship, which very much sets them apart in a great way from a lot of other bands that do this style now and just default to writing you'd hear from a Relapse metalcore band in the early 2000's. Extremely versatile and tasteful vocals - great, powerful highs, juicy growls and the several variations of those tow that the vocalist does change it up just enouth to where it stays interesting (this release ALSO features pig squeals >:) ). Compared to their previous release, it has a slightly muddier sound, but only very slightly. The dodgeball snare compensates anyway. Godbless drummers that tune their snares absurdly high. Writing wise, I'd say this EP's probably the nastiest thing they've done yet, it's like if The Number Twelve Looks Like You and early Cryptopsy had a baby. Absurdly heavy, catchy, crazy guitar work, cool little electronic interlude, and most importantly, it doesn't take itself too seriously. New school mathcore bands, take notes.

Thanks for reading! Make sure to supoort all the bands I talked abt if you liked them. I'll be posting a part II to this post very soon, featuring Acacia Strain, Drain and Buzzoven, among other things. Gimme a follow so you know what I'm doing!!!

Also, I dropped my first EP yesterday. If you like Darko and Ten56 you'll really like it, give it a listen too.

[sleepysarah13]

Unit 1: Welcome to the Internet

Welcome to my detailed overview of Psych 532: Psychological Effects of the Internet!

The Internet became a huge part of my life when I entered middle school and regularly had access to the online world. Then, the Internet felt like the wild west and I went into it with little prior knowledge. I learned about the positive aspects of the Internet firsthand, such as its capability for connection and conversation no matter the distance. However, I was constantly bombarded with messages about the horrors of the Internet. I hope that my posts on this blog will arm middle school-aged children with an understanding of the positives and negatives of the Internet that will protect them while helping them.

The first unit of this course was a thorough introduction to the features of the Internet we would come to utilize most. This included familiarizing ourselves with the features of Canvas such as: posting on a discussion board, embedding a video, and embedding a link

This refresher on the features of Canvas was beneficial for me, and I think it functioned as a great introduction to the course. The Internet has become an integral part of school for many students, which we will return to during a later unit, but comprehensive digital literacy is not taught in most places.

As you are likely aware, the Internet is widely feared. My childhood was bombarded with messages about how the Internet is ruining our brains and my parents would blame any and all symptoms of illness on my phone. This fear can also be seen in society's concern for what we now call "iPad babies" who spend more of their childhood looking at screens.

But did you know that new technology has always been feared??

This unit described how, throughout history, technological advances have always been feared at first. These feared technologies have all eventually been accepted into society, but even the most basic advances were once feared in a way similar to how many Internet-based technologies and past times are currently feared. Some of these technologies include:

Recorded music!

In the early 1930s, people were afraid of recorded music as opposed to live music in movie theaters because they thought it would cause a regression in maturity levels

Television

This fear was rooted in the idea that watching tv requires little thought or effort

Even said to threaten to change creatures into eyeballs as big as cantaloupes with no brains!

Radios

Similar to the fear of Youtube and access to endless content

Newpaper

Similar to the fear of modern entertainment activities due to their potential to decrease communication between people

Telephones

Similar to the fear of social media and being able to communicate across space and time with ease

Calculators

Similar to the fear of spell-checking programs

This fear is motivated by the idea that technology that makes correcting errors easy would lead people to make more errors

Chess

Similar to the fear of video games

Books

People feared that books would harm the mind because it would not require them to memorize everything

This is similar to the fear of too much information being accessible on the Internet

Writing

Fears of the written word date back to Socrates, who believed that writing would lead to forgetfulness if people had to rely less on their knowledge and memories

This is similar to fears of Google and having access to an incredibly vast amount of information on the Internet

Pencil erasers

Similar to the fear of being able to make corrections easily on the Internet

Also connected to the idea that if errors are easily corrected then more will occur

[saynotoshityouhate]

For Science Ch. 5

Ch. 1 // Ch. 2 // Ch. 3 // Ch. 4

Words: 1781

Tags: angst, love, neediness, bathtub sex, he’s too big but (spoiler) we make it work.

It had been three days. Three long, agonizing days since Bruce slammed the front door and ran away. Yesterday he sent a text, asking if he could come home. Seeing his name light up your screen made your heart jump, so happy to know he was safe and coming back to you. You responded with an enthusiastic yes.

He’d never left like this before - you’d never had a fight or had a moment where his emotions took over so badly. Of course you’d welcome him back, you’d never worried he would hurt you. Not anymore - not since he’d found this new happy medium between his two personas. Bruce clearly wasn’t as confident.

It was hard having him gone for those first few days of your new job at the university, and you’d wished he’d been there to laugh at some of the silly mistakes you had made. His bellowing chuckles were some of your favorite noises in the world.

Pulling up the driveway after classes were through, you saw Bruce’s car parked back in its normal place. Your stomach flipped, unsure what to expect, although you were mostly excited to see him.

You quietly opened the back door, walking into the kitchen. Taking off your heels, you heard soft, muffled classical music and smelled lavender and citrus. You smiled, heading straight to the master bath. The door was cracked open slightly, and you could see the warm glow of candles dancing across the shiny tile walls.

You knocked quietly on the door and pushed it open gently, just enough to stick your head inside. “Bruce?”

Bruce’s head was resting against the cool tile behind him, his eyes closed and his breathing regular. He must have just fallen asleep, his large frame filling most of the oversized jacuzzi tub. “Bruce?” You whispered again, awakening him from his dream. His warm eyes met yours, taking a moment to focus and register that you were really there. “Y/N, I -“ Bruce rested his hands on the side of the tub, beginning to push himself up to greet you. “No, no - stay there, you look so peaceful.” You nervously played with the hem of your untucked blouse.

“May I?” You lifted your hands to the top buttons of your blouse, pausing for Bruce’s approval. His adam’s apple bobbed in his throat as he nodded, adjusting his dark glasses up the bridge of his nose. You proceeded in unbuttoning your crisp white shirt, setting it off to the side. Your back was turned to the submerged Bruce, but you knew the slight shimmy of your hips as you stepped out of your skirt and panties would excite him.

You backed yourself over to the edge of the tub, presenting your back to Bruce. He loved unclasping your bra for you. He took pride in being able to do it with just a flick of his finger, and seeing the tension leave your back and shoulders filled him with warmth. You moved the straps down your shoulders and dropped it to the floor, reveling in the ease of domestic life with Bruce - even in this uncomfortable silence.

Lowering yourself into the bubbles across from him, you sighed. The last few days had been hard on you, you were worried about Bruce, had started your new job, and had been brainstorming on ways to reverse your boyfriend’s physical predicament. You stretched your legs out in front of you, resting them against Bruce’s thighs. He took one foot in his large hand, rubbing the arch with gentle pressure. Your eyes fluttered closed at the wonderful release.

“Y/N, I’m so sorry for how I reacted.” Bruce’s eyes were cast downwards in shame. “I was so upset with myself, I didn’t want to risk anything happening…” You interrupted him. “No, I overreacted. I shouldn’t have yelled at you. I’m just happy you’re back.” You poked him with your other foot, asking him to do the same magic there as well.

“Where did you go?” You asked timidly, not sure you really wanted to know the answer. “I just went to the tower - Tony left my room as-is…just in case.” You made a noise of acknowledgement, your fingers idly playing with the bubbles that adorned your chest.

“I never stopped thinking about you.” Bruce extended a hand, inviting you to come closer. You accepted, allowing him to pull you onto his lap. You wrapped your arms around his neck. “I was scared, Bruce.” He held your face in his hand, rubbing your cheek with his thumb. “I’m sorry. It’ll never happen again.”

You kissed him fiercely, as if you wanted him to stop talking before he gave any excuses or reasons to leave again. You couldn’t help the whimpers leaving your chest, three days was a long time for you two to be apart.

Bruce’s cock throbbed against you, eliciting a groan from the large man. “I missed you so much,” he mumbled, nipping and sucking at your neck and collar bone. Moving to straddle his waist, Bruce’s hands found your hips, helping hold you steady.

“I wanna try - I think I can do it - I wanna try.” You ground your hips against his hardening length, your breaths already ragged and uneven. You knew it would hurt, but you wanted to do this for him. You were certainly wet enough. “No, I don’t wanna hurt you, don’t-“

You had your mind made up. Your much smaller hand took Bruce’s from his waist, bringing it to your core. “Stretch me out, please. I need you.” He could never resist you. Slowly inserting one large digit, knuckle by knuckle, his eyes were trained on you, closely monitoring for any inkling of pain or discomfort. You were feeling nothing of the sort. Your head was thrown back, the stretch sending delicious shockwaves through your limbs.

“One more, please” you breathed. “Y/N, I-“ You shot him a look, like daggers from your irises. “One. More. Please.” Bruce sighed, closing his eyes for a moment. He adjusted his fingers, slowly adding a second, drawing a moan from deep inside you. “I think - I think I’m ready. Please - give it to me? Let me make you feel good. Please?”

“Baby, I’m not sure about this. Let’s just start here, you’re taking me so well, maybe next time, we gotta take it slow.” You whined, loudly, and bucked your hips down onto his two, thick fingers. The water of the tub splashed over the edge. “Don’t wan’ take it slow, Bruce. Wan’ you - your cock. Puhleeeaase, Bruce.”

“The minute anything starts to hurt, you have to tell me, okay? Promise?” You nodded your head vigorously before pulling him closer and kissing him in gratitude. Bruce slowly removed his digits, leaving you empty and clenching around nothing but the bath water.

Bruce’s eyes were dark with lust, but still maintained the warmth of his concern for you. He held your gaze as he aligned himself with your opening. Every millimeter seemed to take an hour, your breath hitching in your throat as you stretched further to accommodate him. Bruce held your hips tightly, trying to maintain control and composure as you took him so well. It had been years since he felt the velvety warmth of a woman around him.

Your fingers dug into his shoulders as he continued to move slowly and methodically. You focused on your breathing, in through your nose, out through your mouth - pushing out whines and whimpers along the way. You attempted to hide your face in the crook of his neck, but Bruce pushed you back, wanting to keep an eye on you. “You’re doing so well, my girl, look at you.”

Looking down, you expected to see that he had completely bottomed out inside you, but there was plenty more left to go. His hand held the base, not allowing you to go any further, if that was even possible. You smiled up at him, so proud of yourself, feeling so full.

Bruce’s heart swelled - and he could finally relax knowing you were okay…better than okay really. You began to rock your hips, exploring your body’s limits, feeling the push and pull of Bruce against your walls. It was worth the effort.

You established a comfortable rhythm, riding him slowly, but forcefully. The waves of now lukewarm water splashed around you, adding to the symphony of delicious noises you both were making - the feelings sending you both into nonverbal bliss. Bruce began to tense, and you weren’t far behind. The only one with a free hand, you reached down to access your clit, quickly sending shockwaves of pleasure ripping through you. You clenched down on Bruce’s girth as you climaxed, sending him over the edge with you. His guttural growl sent vibrations through your skin as he filled you up for the very first time. You collapsed into him, every muscle giving out from the pain and exertion.

Bruce held your weakened body in his arms, both of you exhausted beyond belief. The tub had turned cold and you began to shiver. Concerned, he held you tightly with one arm while he used the other to push himself out of the bath. You clung tightly to his neck as he walked you to the bedroom. Placing your down gently, he dried you off with a towel and handed you your robe to snuggle up into before returning to clean up the bathroom. Once you were dressed, you crawled back to the pillows aligned neatly on your bed and waited for Bruce to return.

Wrapped up in your fluffy robe, you nuzzled into Bruce’s chest. “Can I ask you a question?” Your fingers idly traced his chest, droplets of water still gripping the coarse hairs on his sternum. Bruce grunted in the affirmative, his eyelids were heavy the minute his head hit the pillow. “If you could, you know, switch back. Would you?”

Bruce hummed. “I mean, I’ve thought about it. Done some basic calculations, consulted with colleagues…but that was all before.”

“Before what?” You whispered, tipping your head to look up at him, his eyes still closed gently.

“Before you. Before our life together. Before I saw the way your eyes light up when I enter a room. You read about that sort of thing in books, right? But I never knew it was real. And me? Of all people? In this state?” You sat up, captivated by his words, tears welling up and blurring your vision. His eyes met yours, one hand tracing your spine, while the other held yours.

“So no. I’m not interested in changing back. I am Bruce Banner, I am the Hulk, and I love you.”

[mxchellesworld]

punk rock princess

spencer reid x reader

synopsis; where spencer’s working on the final paper for his third phd meanwhile you take on the task of making sure he takes a break.

warnings; smut, p in v, unprotected sex, creampie, sub!spence if you squint, nipple piercings;),

a/n; i’m not saying this is my fantasy but .. this is my fantasy,, inspired by this song, y’all know the drill. you don't have to listen while reading but i always love to set the vibe. lastly y/n doesn't have any mentioned features or looks besides piercings/tattoos,, the rest is all up to you:)

pls send in feedback!

***

A shiver crawled down your spine from the first squirt of dye hitting your scalp. The bubblegum pink shade being a change from the firey red which inhabited your head a mere 24 hours prior.

The process was muscle memory at this point. Brushing out your hair then parting and sectioning it off. However that was the only methodical part. The fun was in slapping on the dye, not a single worry about staining your hands or neck.

The sounds of heavy drums and bass guitar bounced off the walls in the bathroom of the small apartment. Even though the door was shut it wasn't enough to stop the sound from flowing into the living room where your boyfriend was working.

Spencer sat at the dining table, flipping through copious amounts of folders and books. His third thesis in the process of being written. The computer screen in front of him looking back with a mocking glow. Since apparently things had to be digital now.

Your feet padding on the wooden floor made him look up from the pages. Humming to the music as you walked into your bedroom. Then back out a few seconds later holding a towel and robe.

A small smile tugged across his face. Ever since you had moved in together he loved to watch your day to day actions. The way you played your music concerningly loud, your skincare routine which included cleaning your facial piercings. What fascinated him the most was that in the 13 months you’d been together he’d seen you dye your hair 7 times.

Not including any touch ups.

He stood from his place at the table, making his way to the bathroom. Two quick rasps on the door to check if you were decent. The action made you giggle.

“Come in!” you called, “I don’t know why you knock weirdo you’ve seen me naked plenty of times.”

A blush spread across his cheeks from both your words and your state of undress. His eyes tried to focus on the splotches of color on the counter, keeping the blood flowing to the head on his shoulders.

But it was hard when the sheer bralette you had on did very little to hide the metal bars in each of your breasts.

“Spence?” you said snapping a fingers in front of him.

He cleared his throat, eyes snapping to your face which held a smirk.

“Are uh those n-new?” he questioned, hand going to scratch the nape of his neck.

The usual silver balls at the end of the bars were now tiny jewell hearts. The color was a little hard to tell due to the material of your bra but from the change in your hair he could almost bet money they were also pink.

With swift hands you unclipped your bra and threw it on the closed toilet seat before turning to face him.

“Got them when I bought the dye yesterday,” you said pushing your boobs up with your hands, “You like?”

Spencer’s eyes were as big as saucers, frantically nodding, “Y-yeah they look nice.”

You dropped your hands to your hips, tugging off the shorts you had on. The wide brown eyes before you couldn’t get any bigger, trailing down your frame stopping to admire the bar in your belly button along with the ink which littered your ribs.

He watched as you got to your knees, turning on the bath faucet. You dipped your head under the water, a stream of pink filling the tub.

The slope of your spine bent over was a sight he'd seen more than enough times. He could pinpoint the beauty marks on your left shoulder, the small sun he sketched which ended up permanently on the back of your neck. But if he let his gaze drift a little further south he could see how deliciously the dark lace looked barley covering up your most intimate parts.

A smack to his calf got his attention.

“Earth to Spencer! Can you hand me the shampoo,” you asked which came out sounding a bit muffled.

He quickly scurried to the tub and reached over to grab the bottle, squeezing a bit of gel onto your open palm.

"I'm gonna go work on my thesis some more," Spencer said slowly shutting the door behind him.

Making his way back to the living room, he pulled a few files and sat down on the couch. Glasses sat on the bridge of his nose and red pen between his teeth and he stared in concentration.

They were the same words he had read over and over again. The lack of sleep causing a dull ache in his skull.

"You need to take a break love," you said walking over and sitting next to Spencer on the couch.

"I did take one," he argued back flipping through the file.

"Gawking at me before I shower for 2 minutes isn't a break," you said with a giggle, the warmth flooding back to his cheeks, "Cmon 25 minutes at least without a file in your hand. "

When he didn't respond you took matters into your own hands. Ripping the file from his grasp, earning a grumble of disapproval before you straddled his hips. Your arms circled his neck and your hands went straight to the back of his scalp, fingertips running in soothing motions.

"Isn't this so much better baby," you asked whispering in his ear.

He nodded quickly, staying silent as he let his actions speak louder. His large palms went right to your plush hips. Bucking up as he led you to grind yourself on his lap.

Letting his hands explore the material of your satin rope he could feel the lack of undergarments on your frame. Spencer dared to let his hands dip under the black fabric and take each one of your cheeks in the palm of your hand with a gentle squeeze.

You could feel his cock stiffening under you. If you looked down you'd probably be able to see a wet spot on his sweats, most likely a mix of your arousals.

Leaning forward you let your lips attack his neck, placing sloppy kisses sure to leave marks. The process of licking and biting making Spencer hold onto you tighter, almost as if he had his very own vampire to mark him up.

Trailing up to his ear you bit on the lobe before whispering, "Tell me what you need baby."

Lust filled brown orbs met your own as you each continued your steady grind.

"Please fuck me," he pleaded.

If only he knew how wrapped around his finger you were. As pretty as he sounded begging you'd give him anything.

You pulled the metal frames off his face, tossing them to the other side of the couch. He had complained one too many times about foggy glasses during sex. No matter how cute you thought he looked.

Your hands slid down his torso and reached to pull down his sweats. His precum soaked length was heavy in your hands. Pretty pink tip leaky and throbbing already. The first few pumps had whiny moans slipping from his lips, red from biting so hard.

"Unwrap me baby, it's all for you," you said tilting your head down, motioning to the strings holding your robe together.

Quickly he let his slender fingers go to the ends, a swift tug and it was like opening a gift on Christmas. Leaning forward he let his lips wrap around one of your nipples. A strangled moan leaving your mouth from the stimulation.

With a raise of your hips you lined his cock with your opening before sliding down. You both sighed at the same time, the feeling of him stretching you out and your warm walls hugging his length was just too good.

Slowly you rocked your hips testing the waters, soft gasps and curses left your lips. You could feel very vein and inch stuffed inside you.

Spencer on the other hand was having an out of body experience, there wasn't an inch of your skin which was left untouched. Unkissed. After you were settled he raised his hips meeting you halfway with each thrust.

"You're doing so well baby," you cooed down at him, "You love when I ride you hm? Best fucking seat in the house."

His eyes shut closed in pleasure as your pace quickened, "Love it so much. So so pretty," he mumbled out.

His arms pulled you close again. Chest to chest as you continued your movements. Your lips met in a lazy kiss, panting in each others mouths when you ran out of air.

You could feel him pulsating inside you. The iron grip he had on your hips as he helped drive you up and down on his cock was sure to feel sore the next day. His shoulders were sure to have corresponding crescent marks from your nails digging in.

"Touch me Spence m'so close love," you said breathlessly.

One of his hands fell down to the space where you both connected. Skilled fingers rubbing your sensitive bundle of nerves in quick circular motions.

Loud moans escaped your lips. Your head fell back to the familiar junction of his neck and shoulder, biting the skin in order to stifle your noises of pleasure.

"Y/n I can't hold it any longer, please cum with me," he whimpered out.

Nodding your head you grabbed onto the back of his neck, "Right behind you baby. Let go for me, I got you."

With a few more upward thrusts you felt him pull you down onto his cock, warmth spreading in your tummy. The feeling of his seed filling you up and his euphoric groans sent you over the edge.

You both rode out your orgasms, swiveling hips and satisfactory sighs of release leaving your lips.

After a few minutes of content silence listening to the music still flowing through the hall you moved to get up, the sticky mess between your thighs less than comfortable.

Warm arms kept you in place, denying your movement.

"Spence I gotta clean up," you said trying to push yourself off his chest.

"If I remember correctly you said at least 25 minutes and from my calculations I have 3 minutes and 38 seconds left of cuddle time," the lanky man under you said matter of factly.

You rolled your eyes, sighing but resting your head back on his shoulder, "If I get a UTI thats 3 minutes and 38 seconds of me playing screamo in your ear at full volume."

With one last squeeze he kissed the side of your head, the scent of ammonia only sightly bothering him, "Worth it."

[achy-boo]

Ansel Amato

Picrew for Ansel and Alvaro

2. Neka

Name: Ansel Amato

Romaji: Amato Ansel

Quote: “I think I’m staying with my brother. Don’t try to separate us,dear~”

V/A: Albedo from Genshin Impact

Gender: male

Sexuality: Closet Pansexual

Age: 19

Birthday: January 10th

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Eye color: baby blue

Hair Color: black

Height: 6’7

Weight: 102lbs

Race: fallen angel (hidden)

Homeland: Unknown

Family: Alvaro Amato (His twin)

School Status and Fun Facts

Dorm: Scarabia

School Year: 2nd Year

Class: 2-C

Student Number: No. 20

Occupation: Student, Host in a host club(secret)

Club: Light music club (His twin had to be there with him)

Best Subject: History and Flying

Favorite Color: Dark colors and pastel colors

Favorite Food: Homemade or store brought food(And fried octopus to made Azul afraid of him)

Least Favorite Food: He will immediately say Fried bananas.

Likes: being with his twin brother, spending time with Kalim but gently remind him about going into dangers without thinking, teasing Jamil, music, night walks, school (shockingly), fighting Ace Trappola, the staff expect for one staff, helping out students.

Dislikes: Azul Ashengrotto, Crowley(TO DEATH), Grim for his complaining, Sebek for his desire to protect and serve Malleus (Sebek got some determination but let Malleus do his thing for once you damn banshee- Ansel)

Hobbies: Dancing, playing a instrument, singing, and drawing(traditional and Digital)

Talents: Room read and Vibe reader

Nicknames: Ansi(Alvaro), Cunning Ansel(Jamil) Amami(Ace for teasing Ansel but then it escalated to a nasty fight..)

Other Nicknames: Little Ansel (Crewel), Mr. Fallen (Sam), My rockstar (Vargas) Angel(Trein)

Appearance and Personality

Appearance: Ansel have long black hair that reach his lower back with little ponytail. Ansel have baby blue eyes that held a lot of emotions, he have a star cross like mark under one of his eyes. In Scarabia, he wears the male scarabia dorm uniform but when he isn’t at NRC, He wears a black and grey suit and tie and have a little roses designs at the bottom. Ansel wears gloves all the time even when he’s at work. Oh and Ansel wears glasses, he can see perfectly well..he just like wearing them.

Personality: Cunning, sneaky, clever, sly and mysterious is what most people described Ansel. The twin who will defend everyone and his twin with a sly smirk. He is calculating like a few students but knows his limits more than everyone. A responsible and caring brother and friend. He will get out of his way to comfort anyone who is in the bad mood. But nobody knows why Ansel and his twin don’t have parents or a home. They do have a home and parents but..You will be very surprised to learn why.

𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒂

- Ansel’s UM is Hidden Words

-Disowned his parents at the age of 17 before he and Alvaro entered NRC

-Childhood friends with Jamil and Kalim with Alvaro

-He and Alvaro absolutely REFUSED to be separated at any means

-His eyes show more emotions than his words

-Fights with Ace Trappola whenever Ace step over the line

NOTE:

(The Archiver: These notes are from the Amato twins’ old mother before the twins enter NRC)

January 10 xxxx;

My babies have been BORN! But I think my son with the blue eyes will be favored then the purple eyed one. The blue eyed child is Ansel and the Purple eyed child is Alvaro.

March 14 xxxx;

I started to noticed Ansel and Alvaro is starting to become inseparable. No matter what me and my husband do to separate them. They always find a way back to each other.

March 16 xxxx;

UGH! I HAD IT! Ansel won’t let Alvaro out of his sight! I need to think of way to separate them and FAST!…wait..I had an idea

May 20 a year after The twins fifth birthday;

My husband and I DID IT! We put Alvaro to a mental hospital that does illegal experiments! And we can have Ansel to ourselves! However..why do I feel like Ansel is becoming act more..different than we had wanted him to act?

Unknown Date;

I..I don’t know what’s happening. A-Ansel is getting more colder towards us. And he had that sly smirk on his face. W-What do we do wrong?!

Unknown date After Ansel found Alvaro:

They..disowned us..as his family? I…I..I didn’t think it would cause him to disown us. Wait..my angels..come back..PLEASE COME BACK!!

Unknown date the truth was revealed;

SOMEONE CALL THE COPS ON US?! I didn’t do anything! Ansel! Alvaro come ba-

The note was stop abruptly.

NEW FLASH;

Mr and Mrs. Amato have been arrested and charged on multiple crimes including human trafficking. We are still looking for twin brothers: Ansel and Alvaro Amato. If anyone have seen or hear of their whereabouts please let the authorities know.

“Kalim. Please burn it.” Kalim jumped out of his skin and look at the shadow out of his room. “B-But..they are still looking for you two! Can you just go back h.” “There is no such thing as home with a set of parents who favored one over the other.” A shadow person walks in and the light reveals: Ansel Amato. “You, Jamil and I know that they are not our parents no more. They have done terribly things to us. And I would be DAMNED if I forgive them so easily.” Kalim flinched at Ansel’s cold tone. “But..thank you and your family for adopting us..Kalim Al Asim..

OUR DEAR SUNSHINE YOUNGER BROTHER”

[ryuu-to-sobakasu-hime]

Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime (Belle) Novel | English Translation | Chapter 6

**This is a machine translation. I put it together by extracting text page-by-page from a .pdf version of the Japanese novel, and running it through Google translate. I have only minorly edited some of the more confusing lines to make it more read-able. It is still a very rough translation, but it’s good enough to understand what’s going on. If there is anyone out there who wants to properly translate the novel, I am more than happy to edit it, if you’ll contact me.**

———————————————

Chapter 6: Encounter

The crescent moon shining on the equator moves and brings darkness to the world of "U". In the city of "U" that continues like a big river, Az and others were overflowing more than usual today. There is a mysterious feeling of exhilaration here and there, and it seems that everyone is restless. Countless net news is broadcast in various languages. "... Soon, at 20:25 standard time on 'U', Belle's biggest live concert will take place here at 'U's spherical stadium."

The city of "U" is basically a "skyscraper" and a "park."

It consists of repeating two types of modules, "(Park)". However, there are some other special modules. One of them is a spherical module called "Stadium". "..... The number of Az that can watch at the same time in the world is said to be 100 million or 200 million, which is unusual for a newcomer who appeared within 6 months ..."

As you approach the spherical stadium, you can see that many small units are gathered together to form a sphere. It passes through the gaps of each unit and enters the inside. Each unit has multiple windows. The shape of the window matches the shape of the screen of the smartphone, and you can see Az in it. That is the audience seat of this spherical stadium.

A myriad of Az are waiting for the start of the live. The start time has come. The space of the wide sphere gradually darkens with the driving sound. The units are getting closer to each other and the gap is narrowing. Eventually, a roaring sound was heard. The gap between the units was completely closed, and the space was surrounded by darkness. A red line like the equator emerges in the darkness. It's the beginning of the live. Music starts. A huge drop of water can be seen floating in the center of the space. In front of this mysterious sight, the audience grabbed a sight of what was about to begin.

The huge water droplets began to emit light from the inside, shaking the surface with surface tension. A number of glittering lights are generated and are stored in water droplets. Eventually, the water droplets filled with light burst like a big bang. When a large amount of droplets diffuse into the space, a mysterious object that reflects light appears behind it. A huge splash with a dozen meters, assembled from delicate beads.

At the tip of the dress is Belle, me.

"Woooooooooo ...!"

The cheers of Az and others like the rumbling of the ground boiled up. Mosaic-like light is emitted from the countless windows of the audience seats. In response to the light, the color of the beads that make up the dress changes in a complex way. These are special beads whose brilliance changes depending on the light. It's the best outfit, coordinated by the best designers, from headdresses to high heels. I swam in the space, changing to various colors in response to the light. The parts of the huge dress are separated like a multi-stage rocket. In the meantime, it will be separated. The beads swirled like the swell of the sea, transforming into a virtual fluctuation of the sea surface.

Three whales with headphones appear there and slowly snuggle up to me in the center. The whales are top-notch dancers hired for this concert. When one of the whales hits the surface of the sea with its tail fin to the music, a beautiful wave appears. The crest has spread. Another one also hits the surface of the sea. The ripples overlapped. The other one blew up the tide from his nose. Next is my turn. Like the whale I mentioned earlier, I surrendered myself to music, twisted my body, and hit the surface of the sea. Ripples spread beautifully. I twist my body again and hit the surface of the sea, ripples piled up. And, like the squirting of a baby whale, I rushed out of the sea. The whales come in again and swim and dance in the calculated combination. I sing at the center. The sparkling flash of the audience seats reaches the dress, changing the color of the beads one after another. What a beauty. The colors that would never appear without each of the light from the windows of smartphones are a collaboration between me, the designer, and the audience. And again, it's a one-time art that can never be reproduced in the digital world where reproduction is natural. I finished singing proudly.

"Ooooooooooooooooo!"

The roaring cheers of Az and others shook the spherical stadium. The flashes in the audience seats disappear all at once, returning to the darkness of the equator. The prelude of the second song begins, and the next set of graphical steel frames slides from above and below. During the blackout, the producer of this live, Hiro-chan’s Az, slipped in.

"Belle is the best. I'll go next."

"Yes."

Hiro-chan’s Az threw a piece of cloth in her hand. It fluttered around my body and turned into a patchwork dress. This is also the work of the same designer as the bead dress, and is woven with fibers that change when exposed to light. Suddenly, there was a strange noise.

"ah…"

The gap between the rugged stadium and the spherical stadium opens a little.

"Who? You opened the door without permission!" Hiro-chan’s Az yells.

Someone invaded through a small gap in the unit. A lone Az at the beginning.

And then a group of Az. They are moving at high speed just past the audience unit. I can tell that the audience in the window is upset by this happening.

Hiro-chan’s Az is very angry. "Get out of here, asshole!”

The lone Az appears to be escaping from the group chasing him.

"Is he being chased?"

They go around the perimeter along the equator of the spherical stadium. The group of chasers was divided into two.

"Jeeze! What is that guy?" Hiro-chan’s Az looks up in the air and asks. Avatars all over the world instantly raise chat balloons:

《Dreki》

《Long》 《continuar》 《naga》 《Dragon》 《lass》

《Ejderha》

"Dragon?"

<<It's an ugly monster-type Az that lives in “U.”>>

Two protruding horns. Long nose. Sharp fangs and claws. The characteristic is exactly the dragon itself, and the impression is like a violent beast. Still, the crimson cloak with a raised collar and the white frills peeking through the sleeves of the suit reminded me of something like a nobleman. A mysterious balance in which this opposite nature coexists. The thin, sharp look that I could see in the gaps between his long, curly hair seemed mysterious to me. On the other hand, all his chasers have the unified appearance of a white battle suit with a red line. It looks like a group of justice heroes. The dragon flipped the cloak and I thought that he had soared, but then he twisted and plummeted. With a tricky move, he tossed the chase and swung it off in a blink of an eye, and this time he headed for the other group, which was split into two. Really. The stone mask Az, who leads the fist chaser group, thrusts in without fear. The two collided violently at the front. A fierce spark is scattered. The dragon extended his fist at a speed that my eyes couldn't follow. The chasers flew like pebbles. As it was, it emitted light like glitter and ice crystals, and stopped moving. The data was corrupted by too much blow and it froze.

I watched the dragon in a daze.

"Amazing…"

"What is he?" When Hiro-chan’s Az asked, the balloons answered immediately.

<<A few months ago, he suddenly appeared in the martial arts hall of "U" "He’s been breaking the record of consecutive wins since then" "But he has the worst fighting style">>

"How?"

When Ryu landed on the unit on the wall and turned around, he attacked the other group that he had just shaken off. He does not give them a chance to escape, and defeats them one after another with a quick move. Iconography of crystals, showing freezes, floats here and there.

《Spoil the game》 《Attack until the data is corrupted and unusable》 《It's like trying to get rid of my anger》 I was stunned and stared at the dragon without words.

"Ah..”

I noticed a lot of patterns on his tattered back.

"That is……?"

<< This is a nasty guy who is like the bruises on his back >> Adds a balloon. I saw it to make sure.

"There are so many bruises ..."

The group of chasers is increasing in number before I know it. When the Az of the dreadlocks led by him points to go, more than 10 members scream and head for Dragon all at once. It is one versus ten, but he heads for the fight without hesitation. The dragon rolled out his knife at a blazing speed. The chasers are beaten one after another.

"Waaaaaah!”

Even the last one - bang, smashed down in a breath. The dreadlocks Az was shocked to see that his allies were wiped out in an instant. While making a strange voice, "Woooooo!", He headed for the dragon in the dark clouds. However, immediately after that, Dragon knee-kicked him in the face. Then the upper combo is decided. The dreadlocks Az was blown off.

Hiro-chan’s Az listens with interest. "Who is chasing him?"

《The Justices》

"Justice?"

<<They insist on keeping the justice and order of U.>>

There are Az looking down from a distance. Like the Stone Mask Az and Dreadlocks Az, they were the executives of the Justice Corps. They are strong people who seem to be allies of justice. Half are female. Hiro-chan’s Az made a convincing voice when she saw them.

"Hmm. That's why they look like heroes."

A large number of the justice corps surround the dragon with various weapons such as spears, hammers, and blue swords. The members screamed and attacked all at once. It seems that there is no chance for the dragon to win. The dragon slowly crossed his hands. And he slashed the space at a tremendous speed. He slashed the men as if he were really manipulating a sword. A dense army corps bursts out all at once. "Waaaah!”

At the same time, it gave off a glittering and crystal-like light. The overwhelming strength of the crowd is breathtaking. The dragon turned his back and slowly got up. Justice corps executives were stunned and said, "What a terrible thing ...!"

"What can they do if you hurt them that much?"

"Is it okay that you’re the only one who is not wounded?” With that as a trigger, some spectator Az and others booed.

"That's right!" "You messed up Belle's concert!" "How will you take responsibility?” The voices eventually spread throughout the spherical stadium.

"Apologize to Belle!" "Give us back the time you wasted!" "Get out of here!" "Get out!" I looked around the stadium in a kind of strange atmosphere. Most of the Az on the spot are throwing a fierce boo like a rumbling at just one person. A dragon standing alone in the center. The bruise on his back seemed to me like a wound that had been hit by countless boos. I asked him unintentionally.

"You…"

The dragon turned around slowly and looked at me with a keen eye.

[............]

"Who are you..…?"

I asked unquestioned questions at will. Then the dragon opened his mouth for the first time. It was a muffled voice, like a filter.

"...Don’t look.”

"Huh?"

"Don’t look at me."

The dragon's gaze peeking through his curly hair indicates refusal. I can't hear any more.

At that time, there was a sharp voice that echoed in the spherical stadium.

“Dragon!!”

A man is standing. "I can't forgive you anymore ... I can't forgive you! If I don't defeat the dragon, I can't keep the peace of 'U'!"

"Is that the leader?" Asked Hiro-chan’s Az.

<<Yes. He is Justine>>

It was a blue-eyed Az with blonde hair. His toned, muscular, majestic body reminded me of strength and courage, and the white battle suit that wrapped around him represented his noble personality. He deserves to be called a hero, a mighty man, an ally of justice, a savior.

Justine raised his right arm and pointed to the coat of arms on his wrist. "Look!"

The Metamorphose coat of arms was wrapped in light and became huge, transforming into a winged metal lion head. A jewel-like lens body pops out from the lion's mouth by bolt action. It's like a cannon. Justine raises the gun and shows it off.

"This is the true light that protects the justice and order of 'U'! We will definitely unveil the evil dragon!" He declared in a voice that pervaded the entire "U". Then, banners with the names of the companies came flying one after another and piled up behind him. It seems that these supporting companies support his activities. Hiro-chan’s Az pointed with her eyes rounded.

"Look, the number of sponsor logos!"

"What is Unveil?"

To my question, Hiro-chan’s Az answered "Unveil" with the gesture of Peek-a-boo. Justine holds his right hand to aim at him, and the inside of his lens body shimmers like a mosaic. The particles focused and emitted a green light. Pow! The light cut through the darkness and headed straight toward the dragon. The dragon barely avoids the light. The particles focused again on Justine's right hand and fired two shots in quick succession. The dragon kept a sufficient distance and avoided it carefully. It seems that he is very cautious about this unknown light. "Nuu ..." Justin groaned, lowering his right hand. A long, thin light that moves far away. There is too much distance to hit Dragon.

He signaled, "Door!" In response, the justice executives scattered in all directions. Soon, the gap between the unit and the unit begins to move, and the interval narrows.

"Eh ...?" As it goes on, the brightness disappears. The spherical stadium was engulfed in darkness, with a completely closed sound. Many searchlights owned by the executives turned on all at once. It illuminates a dragon at one point in the center of intersection.

"You can't run away anymore, dragon! I'll uncover your origin right here, you ugly thing!"

Justine's speech wowed the audience.

"Ooooooooooo!"

The field is in full favor of Justine. Hiro-chan’s Az also goes along.

"Good, do it ~~!"

Origin? Uncover? Can he do that? I wondered. Justine said earlier, "The true light that protects the justice and order of 'U'(that green light) will surely unveil the evil dragon." The meaning may be "to clarify who the real person who controls the dragon is.” It means that there is no privacy that should be equally protected by the security of "U". I understood that was what he meant by "unveiling." If it's aimed at the dragon, which is hated by all over the world, everyone will be convinced it’s the right thing to do. But what if I was in his position?

Then, the story is different. I don't want to be unveiled. Anyone wouldn’t. Shouldn't that be the case? Shouldn't security equality be maintained? Executives approach the dragon with a searchlight. The dragon blocks the light with his hands, as if he hates the dazzling lights. However, the executives continue to shine a strong light without mercy. The dragon moves because of the glare, looks like he can't get rid of it. Justine aims carefully from a distance. The searchlight is caught. It seems very easy to shed light on the dragon that has stopped moving. Kuun ……, and the inside of the gun lens shines brilliantly, and the light is focused.

"Get him!!” Hiro-chan’s Az screams with excitement. Next to that, I kept staring at the dragon.

[.............]

The dragon looked up at me as if he had noticed me. His eyes met mine and my heart pulsated.

"Huh?"

From the narrow center of the searchlight, the dragon jumped towards us. The search light suddenly loses sight of the dragon and sways in a confused manner.

"Uh!"

Once Justine lowered his gun in the situation, but quickly repositioned it, he fired two consecutive shots. However, passing through it, the dragon rises at high speed and heads straight toward us.

"Ahhhhh!"

I and Hiro-chan’s Az are upset by the oppressive feeling and cannot move. The dragon approaches at a tremendous speed. Collide!

"Kyaaaa!" We screamed. But the dragon barely slipped beside us. A violent gust of wind occurs with a slight delay. The dragon rose as it was, turned around, and landed on the steel frame of the set. Hiro-chan’s Az was angry and looked up. "You’ve got to be kidding me, you idiot! What if Belle had been injured?"

Dragon approaches us again. "Ah!" The dragon rubbed right next to Hiro-chan’s Az and I, who were shrinking tightly, at a tremendous speed. His goal is the executives of the Justice Corps.

"Waaaaah!” The executives screamed, throwing out searchlights and escaping in all directions. As soon as the dragon did not let them escape, he swung a steel frame over his head and approached.

The light of the searchlight went out, and the area was surrounded by darkness again.

Only the cruel hitting sound and the painful screams of the executives echoed there. What's happening in the dark? Invisible horror dominated the field. Justine shouted, unbearably. "Open the door ..., open the door!"

A gap in the spherical stadium opens to follow the instructions. When it got brighter, I saw the sad appearance of the executives who were knocked down and couldn't move. How many Az did the dragon beat in this short time? It was overwhelming and strong. Justine stepped back, stiffening his face.

"This ... this shouldn't be allowed ...!"

The dragon flew with recoil when he released the steel frame he had in his hand. I look up at him with my eyes. Justine shouted to swear revenge.

"I will be sure to unveil you!"

As if he couldn't hear such a voice, the dragon went out of the stadium through the gap between the units on the ceiling and disappeared somewhere. I kept looking at the empty space where he had disappeared into.

"Who are you……?"

-------------------

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dcx2NedPVBEdbfQaU-WC0pJMRmn20ASn7HSC0KY9R7E/edit?usp=sharing ~ Google Doc of the English-translated novel.

ryuutosobakasuhime.wordpress.com ~ English fan-site for Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime where translations, scans, and other content is posted.

[jranimator]

Exploring Spotify’s Tools for Aspiring Musicians

Spotify has become a powerhouse in the music industry, providing a platform for musicians to reach millions of listeners worldwide. For aspiring artists, understanding Spotify’s tools and features is crucial for making the most of this opportunity. This article will dive into Spotify's offerings and how they empower independent musicians to showcase their talent, grow their audience, and even monetize their art.

The Accessibility of Spotify

One of Spotify’s most appealing aspects is its accessibility. Many budding artists wonder, “Can anyone upload music to Spotify?” The answer is yes, but there are certain steps to follow. By using a music distributor like DistroKid, TuneCore, or CD Baby, you can upload your music to Spotify’s platform effortlessly. This opens doors to reaching a global audience without needing a record label or complex contracts.

Spotify’s inclusive approach ensures that artists, regardless of their experience level or resources, have an equal chance to compete in the digital marketplace. This democratization of music distribution is a game-changer for aspiring musicians.

Optimizing Sound Quality with Proper Tools

Before uploading music to Spotify, quality matters. A polished track can significantly improve your chances of gaining recognition. Investing in a good interface for recording vocals is one of the most critical steps to producing professional-grade music.

A quality recording interface ensures clean sound and minimizes distortion, giving your music the edge it needs to stand out. Spotify's algorithms and listeners alike favor tracks with clear and immersive audio quality, so this investment pays off in the long run.

Leveraging Spotify’s Features to Grow Your Audience

Spotify provides numerous tools to help musicians grow their audience. Here are some key features that aspiring artists can use:

Spotify for Artists Spotify for Artists is a dedicated dashboard where musicians can manage their profiles, track performance metrics, and even pitch songs to Spotify’s editorial playlists. This tool gives you valuable insights into your audience's demographics, helping you tailor your marketing strategies effectively.

Playlists and Discoverability Playlists are a powerful way to gain exposure. Appearing on curated playlists or user-generated playlists can boost your streams exponentially. Aspiring musicians should aim to connect with playlist curators to get their tracks featured.

Engaging with Your Audience Spotify allows artists to personalize their profiles by adding photos, bios, and links to upcoming shows or merchandise. Engaging with fans by sharing stories or insights about your music can create a loyal listener base.

Spotify’s ability to foster community engagement makes it much more than just a streaming platform. It’s a space for artists to build meaningful connections with their audience.

Tracking Your Revenue with the Spotify Payment Calculator

Monetizing your music is often a significant concern for independent artists. The Spotify payment calculator is a fantastic tool for estimating your earnings based on streams.

Understanding how Spotify’s royalty system works is essential. Each stream generates a fraction of a cent, which adds up as your listener base grows. Using the payment calculator, you can set goals for streams and strategize ways to increase your revenue.

While the payouts might seem small initially, consistent efforts to grow your audience and improve your music’s quality can lead to substantial earnings over time.

Writing Lyrics That Resonate with Listeners

Lyrics are the soul of a song. If you’re aiming to craft lyrics that captivate your audience, exploring song lyrics Spotify can provide inspiration. Many Spotify users are drawn to playlists featuring songs with relatable and meaningful lyrics.

By studying popular tracks and identifying trends in lyric writing, you can refine your songwriting skills. Whether it’s crafting emotionally charged ballads or catchy hooks, understanding your audience’s preferences is key.

Steps to Start Your Spotify Journey

For aspiring musicians looking to kickstart their careers on Spotify, here’s a step-by-step guide:

Create High-Quality Music Begin by investing in professional equipment like a good interface for recording vocals. This ensures your tracks meet industry standards.

Choose a Reliable Distributor Pick a distributor that can upload your music to Spotify and other platforms. Research their fees, features, and additional services to find the best fit for your needs.

Optimize Your Spotify Profile Use Spotify for Artists to personalize your profile. Add engaging descriptions, high-quality images, and links to other platforms.

Promote Your Music Leverage social media, collaborate with other artists, and pitch your tracks to playlist curators. Every share and stream contributes to your growth.

Track Your Progress Use analytics from Spotify for Artists and tools like the Spotify payment calculator to measure your success and identify areas for improvement.

Conclusion

Spotify has revolutionized how music is distributed, discovered, and consumed. For aspiring musicians, the platform offers unparalleled opportunities to grow, connect with listeners, and earn from their art. From ensuring high-quality recordings to utilizing Spotify’s unique tools, there’s a clear path for turning your musical passion into a thriving career.

Start your journey today by leveraging Spotify’s tools and resources. The world is ready to hear your voice—take the first step and share your talent with millions.