#FOR ONCE IT'S CUTE WITH JULIUS

[liquidstar]

Oh the timeloop factor is absolutely imperative to this not just becoming a feel-good au where Kenichi and Naoko know their son is okay. Even though it's still partly that. Because even if it seems good at first, this follows canon so he's absolutely not fucking okay.

I set the reunion during the timeskip, where there are no loops, but that doesn't mean Subaru isn't absolutely traumatized. All the great fluff concepts Tumblr user Sufferu gave are awesome, but there's another side of the coin here.

Subaru having panic attacks should be nothing new to the Natsukis (he'd have them every day before school) but they were never quite like... This. It's beyond social anxiety, it's trauma. Seeing their son break down so violently out of no where would terrify them- what the fuck happened??? Why does NO ONE in the Emilia camp have an explanation? They were with him the whole time, and he CERTAINLY wasn't like this when he left home, so when did this happen? Why won't he tell them?

And then there's the self harm aspect of it too. We know from Beako in arc 6 that he'd started cutting over the timeskip but self harming behavior has been present in him since arc 2. I honestly think he'd do his best to hide that from his parents, he never wanted to show how much he was struggling to them to begin with. He'd probably think he was breaking their hearts, he'd probably regress to the same guilt he felt back on earth.

But at the same time, he did learn a lesson from the trial. That his parents love him. So maybe he'd still be more willing to talk to them. Maybe not about everything. But his feelings at least. If anything it's possible he comes out of the timeskip feeling even better than in the canon timeline!

(And on a tangential note, if all his friends start really liking his dad, some of his insecurities around living up to him might return too- maybe he'd withdraw a little before eventually everyone kinda reassures him that they knew Subaru first, that Subaru is their friend that they care about, and SUBARU is the one with amazing accomplishments under his belt. Kind of a reversal of his childhood. Subaru is not Natsuki Kenichi's son, Kenichi is Natsuki Subaru's father.)

Anyway. The timeskip eventually ends. Arc 5 happens. And 6 and so forth (but I don't imagine Naoko and Kenichi would come to the watchtower, they might come to Vollachia out of worry)

If they accompany everyone to Priestella, they may even go on that walk with Subaru when he savepoints. They'd have to see his reactions to RBD. Imagine you're having a normal pleasant conversation with your son one moment and then, out of absolutely NOWHERE, he starts screaming and completely breaking down, inconsolably so. And then he's in a hurry to leave. What just happened?

And God forbid he has to watch his parents die at any point. He's seen his friends die so many times, even Roswaal points out that he no longer feels grief at their deaths, just shock and anger. But no grief. Because it can be undone.

But watching his parents die would be... Different. He loves everyone in the Emilia camp so much, I don't want to understate that, but these are his PARENTS! The people who raised him, the people who seem stronger than anyone to him. The safest people to be around, the ones who protect him. His parents.

How would he feel seeing the unreachable goal that is his father actually die? The man he saw as his role model, something to always try and live up to, the strongest man in the world to him. And he just dies, as easily as anyone else, and Subaru has to watch. It doesn't feel like it's possible for THE Natsuki Kenichi to die, come on, it's a joke. Please wake up. Please save the day like usual. Please.

Or Naoko? The person that he calls "the woman he respects most," the one who told him that it's not how you start but how it ends. And it ends for her painfully, bloody, all the love and bubbliness she possessed entirely gone. All the pride and reverence he holds for her has become a corpse. He's scared, he wants to cry to her, but there's no answer. He's just a kid and he wants his mom.

And the worst thing would be if either or BOTH of them died protecting him. This can be undone, he can reset. But he would have preferred dying before them anyway. There's no reality in which they should die for him. He can reset. They shouldn't waste their lives when he'll reset.

But in timelines where he does die before them... He's watching them watch their son die. He knows the impossible grief he's forcing on them, just like in the second trial. Is there any way you can unsee that? On either side? How can he do anything but cling to them and sorrowfully apologize after. And they'll never understand where this came from.

He'd feel guilty. The guilt he had back on earth would come back tenfold. Why did they have to come here too? Why did any version of them have to suffer these deaths? Why did they have to look for him? They should leave. They should hate him. He shouldn't be their son. He shouldn't have been born. Then maybe they'd be living their happy lives on earth, and none of this would have happened. If he wasn't so useless as a son he could have taken better care of them. He'll always be that same failure. He's so sorry.

I'm imagining a rz au where Satella accidentally isekais Kenichi (While he's holding Naoko's hand or something) and then she's like "ah fuck got the wrong guy again hold on." And a few minutes later she grabs Subaru, and the rest of arcs 1-4 play out exactly the same from his perspective. Meanwhile his parents are off in some other part of the country, living more mundane fantasy lives after the initial "what's going on where are we is that guy a lizard" shock. And naturally they're worried about their son being by himself on earth, wondering where they went, barely getting by all alone etc. until one day they hear about the amazing new knight who defeated the Great Rabbit and White Whale, Natsuki Subaru! And they're like what the fuck

[mercillery]

I love your writings and I'd love to see more Julius, could I get a sfw alphabet with him?

WARNINGS: GENDER NOT SPECIFIED + NOT PROOFREAD

NOTES: He’s so cute and angelic and beautiful and handsome and pretty and gorgeous and majestic and elegant and ravishing and lovely and stunning and charming and

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

He’s the kind of guy who exudes a subtle, but unmistakable, affection when you're out and about. While he’s not one to engage in overly passionate displays of affection that make everyone else uncomfortable—like that couple you occasionally spot practically glued together and making out like it’s the end of the world—he has his own way of showing how much he cares. Picture that one guy you once saw casually strolling down the street, hand in hand with his partner, both of them laughing and clearly enjoying each other’s company. There's an easygoing joy about them, a visible connection that makes you think, "I wish I had that." That’s the kind of lover he is in public. He’s all about those little gestures that speak volumes—a squeeze of the hand, a playful nudge, a shared smile that tells a whole story.

When it’s just the two of you, though, he transforms into someone much more demonstrative. In private, his affection is boundless, almost overwhelming in its intensity. It's as if he has been saving up all his love for these quiet moments together. He can't seem to keep his hands off you, not that you’re complaining. He’s always seeking that physical connection, whether it's a gentle hand resting on your hip, his arm draped around your shoulders, or simply holding your hand. It's like he's drawn to you, unable to resist the pull.

For him, it’s almost like a necessity—a way to constantly reassure himself that you’re right there with him. The physical contact isn't just for show; it's a genuine expression of his feelings. When he's got his hands on you, he's happiest, feeling complete and content. Whether you’re curled up on the couch watching a movie or lying in bed whispering to each other, he’s always reaching out, making sure there’s no space between you.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

As a best friend? Oh, he’s absolutely the type of best friend everyone should have at least once in their lives. Julius Novachrono is wise, strong, caring, and genuinely good-hearted. He possesses so many admirable qualities that having him in your life would be a game changer in so many ways. Your depression? Gone. Your anxiety? Practically non-existent. Most of your problems? Vanished. Having him as your best friend is not just a flex—it’s a life-altering experience. As your best friend, Julius would invite you on all sorts of magical adventures. His enthusiasm for exploring new magic is incredibly infectious. You’d find yourself looking forward to each new expedition, eager to uncover the secrets of magic and history with him. His vast knowledge would turn even the simplest conversations into fascinating discussions, leaving you both enlightened and inspired!

But it’s not just his wisdom and sense of adventure that make him an exceptional friend—Julius is also incredibly supportive. He’s always there to lift you up, whether you’re in need of encouragement or just a little bit of company. His constructive feedback and positive reinforcement would help you grow both as an individual and as a magic user, and his unwavering belief in your abilities would bolster your confidence, pushing you to achieve things you never thought possible. Overall, having Julius Novachrono as your best friend would be a positive experience!

As for how the friendship would start, it’s likely that he saw you using your magic and thought, “Woah, cool magic!” And then he approached you and you both just became besties from there.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

Are you kidding? He loves cuddling!

Please hold him close and don't let go until he's practically out of breath. If there's one thing he loves more than wrapping you up in his arms, it's being enveloped in yours. He relishes those moments when he can rest his head on your lap, your shoulder, or anywhere on you. The feeling of your arms around him is his ultimate comfort, his sanctuary. He’s more than happy to set aside his responsibilities, forgetting all about the pile of papers waiting for him, just to be near you. And you can tell he genuinely doesn't mind, because to him, nothing compares to the warmth of your embrace. He completely surrenders to it, losing himself in the softness of your touch and the steady rhythm of your heartbeat. It's almost as if the world outside fades away when he's with you. His usual worries and duties become distant echoes, drowned out by the sheer pleasure of being held by you. Those moments are his escape, his bliss. If someone were to see him like this, completely at ease and utterly content in your arms, they might be astonished. They’d probably find it hard to believe that this relaxed, affectionate man is the Wizard King himself.

He doesn’t have a preferred cuddling position; he just goes for whatever he feels like. As long as you’re close to him in some way, he’s content.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

Honestly, settling down isn’t something that occupies much space in his mind—at least not until he meets you. Before you came into his life, he was fairly indifferent about the whole idea. It wasn't something he actively opposed, but it wasn't something he spent time thinking about either. It was more of a "meh" concept for him, something he'd consider vaguely in the distant future, if at all. However, I can definitely see him embracing the role of a family man if the topic were to come up. If you were to broach the subject, he would genuinely give it some thought. He’s not the type to dismiss it out of hand, especially if it’s important to you. He’d weigh the idea carefully, reflecting on what it would mean for both of you and your future together. So when it comes to whether he wants to settle down or not, the answer is nuanced. It’s a maybe, a so-so, a “let’s see where life takes us” kind of thing. His feelings are flexible, and they’re shaped largely by the bond he shares with you. If settling down with you means building a future filled with love and companionship, then it’s definitely something he would consider.

Julius is decent at cooking. Could be better, but he’s still decent. Not much to say for this part.

He’s a decent cleaner too.

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

He would handle the breakup with the utmost respect, maintaining his polite and considerate nature throughout the entire process. Even if you were to have a breakdown or blow up at him, he wouldn’t be upset in the slightest. He would fully understand your emotions and reactions, offering his empathy and support even as he’s ending the relationship. He knows how tough these moments can be and would never hold your feelings against you.

After the conversation concludes and you both come to terms with the end of the relationship, he will make it clear that he’s still there for you. He’d tell you that you’re always welcome to reach out to him if you need help or support, regardless of your new status as ex-partners. His kindness doesn’t stop with the breakup; he genuinely cares about your well-being and wants to ensure you’re okay even after you’ve gone your separate ways.

Overall, he’ll never harbor any anger or resentment toward you. Instead, he’ll continue to offer his support, showing you that his respect and care for you extend beyond the romantic relationship. It’s a testament to his character and the genuine regard he holds for you as a person. Even in the face of ending things, he remains a steadfast source of compassion and understanding. <3

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

Julius is someone who approaches commitment with the utmost seriousness and thoughtfulness. He views commitment as a sacred bond, not just a promise. When he commits, he does so with his whole heart, fully devoted to and deeply invested in making the relationship work. He’s extremely dedicated, and he hopes you’ll bring the same level of dedication to the table. He also places a high value on trust and mutual respect, seeing these as the bedrock of any strong partnership. Without trust, he believes a relationship simply can't thrive. And so, he makes it a priority to foster an environment where you and him can feel secure and valued. He’s committed to treating you with the highest regard and hopes for the same in return, so please don’t let him down.

When it comes to the timeline for marriage, Julius approaches this decision with patience. He’s acutely aware of the significance of such a life-altering commitment and understands the importance of not rushing into it. He would want to be absolutely certain that both he and you are truly ready for this next step. He believes in letting the relationship develop naturally, allowing it to progress at its own pace—valuing the process of getting to know each other deeply and thoroughly before contemplating marriage. He’s not one to jump into things without being sure, so he’d ensure that the foundation of your relationship is solid and well-established.

However, once Julius feels confident in the relationship and is certain about the strength of your bond, he will embrace the idea of marriage wholeheartedly. With that being said, it’d likely take about 4-5 years of growing together and building a strong partnership before he decides it’s time to make things official.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

THE MOST GENTLE A MAN CAN BE. ❤️❤️❤️

Physically, he treats you like you’re made of the finest, most delicate glass. The kind of glass that, if you so much as breathe on it wrong, might shatter into a million pieces. He’s never firm with you, except in situations where your safety is at stake. In those rare moments, he might show a bit of firmness, but only out of sheer necessity to protect you. But once the danger passes? Back to treating you like the most precious thing in the world. He wouldn't dream of hitting you, pinching you, or even accidentally stepping on your foot. And if he ever does accidentally bump into you or causes you the slightest discomfort, you can be sure he’ll be apologizing profusely, practically on his knees. To sum it up, he’s a complete softie with you, and he wouldn't have it any other way.

Emotionally, he treats you with the same level of care and consideration. He treats your feelings with the utmost care, as if they’re the most fragile thing he’s ever encountered. Please, bring all your problems to him. Whether it’s something minor like tripping on a rock or something more serious like feeling completely drained and unmotivated, he’s got your back. He’s there for every little worry, every concern, and every conflict. He'll listen, offer advice, or just be a shoulder to cry on—whatever you need. You name it, he’s there, always ready to help. No matter what’s plaguing your mind, he’s your number one supporter, utterly devoted to being as gentle and understanding as possible when it comes to your emotions.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

He loves hugs as much as he loves cuddles, which I just discussed—meaning he absolutely does love them.

Honestly? He’s more of a hand-holding guy. It’s not that his hugs are rare; he just sometimes forgets that hugs are even a thing because he’s always holding your hand. And for him, that’s more than enough. There’s something about the simple act of holding your hand that he finds deeply satisfying. It’s his go-to gesture for showing affection and staying connected with you.

BUTTTTTTT, when he does remember to hug you, those hugs are something special. They’re gentle, warm, and comforting. He’s not the type to squeeze you until you’re gasping for air. Sure, he loves you a lot, but he’s not trying to turn you purple or anything. His hugs are all about making you feel safe and cherished, not squished and breathless. So, if you’re wondering whether his hugs are tight or gentle, they’re definitely on the gentle side. He knows how to give you that perfect, tender embrace that says “I love you” without making you feel like you’re in a wrestling match.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

He would take his time to ensure that his feelings for you were genuine and deep before uttering those three magic words. So when he finally says, “I love you," it's a profound and meaningful moment, underscoring his commitment to the relationship.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

He is prone to jealousy, but it’s a rare occurrence. He’s not the kind of guy who gets jealous just because another man is talking to you, walking alongside you, or sharing a laugh. That kind of thing doesn’t bother him at all. However, if he sees someone openly flirting with you, that’s when his jealousy kicks in. But even then, he usually keeps it under wraps. He doesn’t want to make a scene or make anyone uncomfortable. Instead, he waits for the right time when you’re alone together to bring it up—preferring to discuss his feelings privately.

When you’re alone and he voices his jealousy, he’s never rude or accusatory. He remains polite and respectful, hoping you’ll reassure him that your heart belongs to him alone. He trusts you, but he also wants to feel secure in your relationship. It’s important to him to talk things out rather than letting jealousy fester into anger or resentment.

To sum it up, he’s a man who believes in communication. When he’s feeling jealous, he’d rather have a calm, honest conversation with you than let it turn into something negative. He values your relationship too much to let jealousy get in the way!

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

His kisses are gentle—everything about him is gentle. When he kisses you, it’s like you can feel yourself melting from the tenderness and love in those moments. Most of the time, his kisses are soft pecks, but even these brief touches are packed with affection and care. Each kiss, no matter how quick, carries a weight of love that you can feel. And then, there are those rare moments when he gives you a deep, intense, and passionate kiss. That's when things start to heat up a bit. He becomes more handsy, drawing you closer, his touch growing more insistent and fervent. But that’s another topic for never, lol.

He loves to kiss you anywhere, as long as he can feel your skin against his lips. That's all he needs to be content. However, he wouldn't deny that kissing your hand feels the most intimate to him. It's his way of showing you a profound sign of respect and reverence, which makes it even more special for him. Every kiss, whether it’s on your forehead, cheek, or lips, carries his affection, but there’s something uniquely meaningful about those hand kisses.

He absolutely adores it when you pepper his face with kisses. His face practically begs for it. Every part of his face is fair game—cheeks, nose, forehead, you name it. He can't help but feel a delightful tingle shoot through him each time your lips touch his skin. With you so close, showering him with kisses, he can’t help but feel like a teenager with a big fat crush. It’s like he’s caught in a whirlwind of excitement and giddiness every time you lean in to kiss him. And let’s be real, he’s definitely making heart eyes at you whenever you do. To him, your kisses are like magic. So go ahead, shower his face in kisses—he'll be absolutely smitten every single time.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

He’s an absolute angel, like an angel sent not just from the heavens but by God himself. His sweetness and caring nature shine through in every interaction, and his sunny disposition is enough to make a child's day brighter. It almost makes you want to see him as a father. He's incredibly patient and always nice, even when a child is a bit of a handful. And, of course, he’s the type who would secretly sneak in just one piece of candy for a kid, adding a touch of magic to their day. I can definitely picture him being adored by many children, his playful and kind nature making him a favorite among them.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

He loves to lay in bed with you for a few extra minutes before starting his day, savoring the time to cuddle and bask in the warmth of your embrace. Those quiet moments together are something he cherishes deeply, a perfect way to start his day before he dives into his Wizard King duties. If you’re a coffee person, he makes a mental note to prepare your coffee first thing in the morning. It’s a small gesture, but it’s his way of showing he cares about your little comforts. He’s all about making sure your day starts off right, whether that means a few extra cuddles or a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. That's just how he is, always thinking of the little things that make you happy.

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

I have a very strong feeling that when sleeping with him, he always has to have an arm either around or on you—it’s like a subconscious need to keep you close. There’s not much else to say about how he is during the nights; he just sleeps like any other normal person, except for this habit. Oh, and he kinda snores loudly too. It's not exactly a quiet night, but somehow it’s endearing. And when he sleeps, he sleeps like a baby—completely at peace, relaxed, and sometimes even with a faint smile on his face. So, besides the gentle snores and the need to hold you close, he’s pretty much like anyone else when he’s catching some Z's. 💤

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

From the beginning, he'd be open about the general aspects of his life, such as his role as the Wizard King, his responsibilities, and his immense love for magic and understanding the world. These are the things that define him and what he’s passionate about, so he’d share them early on. However, when it comes to more personal and intimate details about his life, thoughts, and feelings, those will be shared gradually as your relationship with him deepens. There's nothing too unusual here; it’s all about letting things unfold at a natural, comfortable pace.

Julius isn’t the type to divulge everything all at once. He’d reveal aspects of his personal history, his fears, and his hopes gradually, allowing you to take in each piece of his story bit by bit. As the relationship grows, he’ll become increasingly open about more sensitive and personal topics. He understands that vulnerability is a vital part of intimacy, and he would want to share his true self with you, but only at an appropriate pace—a pace where he’s sure that you and him are comfortable. He’s aware that rushing this process can be overwhelming, so he takes it slow.

To sum it up, Julius would reveal things about himself gradually, allowing the relationship to develop naturally. It goes at a normal, appropriate pace—one that makes both you and him feel comfortable and connected!

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

The closest you’ve seen him to being angry is when he gets serious, which usually happens when there’s a threat or something urgent demanding his attention. But other than those moments, he’s never angry—especially not with you. He’d never dare raise his voice at you.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

He remembers absolutely everything about you. It’s like he has a mental encyclopedia dedicated solely to you, where every fact and memory is meticulously stored away. He knows every little detail about you like he knows his way around magic—if not, better. He’s not the type to forget even the smallest detail about you. Whether it’s your favorite color, the name of your childhood pet, or the name of your plushie from when you were only a kid, he has it all locked away in his memory.

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

This may sound basic, but his favorite moments in the relationship are simply every moment he spends with you—especially the ones where you’re just being together, sharing the same space. He finds immense comfort and joy in having you nearby, within his sights, knowing he can talk to you whenever he wants. Whether it’s to ramble about some fascinating new magic discovery or to vent about all the paperwork Marx is making him do, your presence is his sanctuary. It’s these simple, everyday moments he treasures most—the companionship, the shared smiles, and the effortless way you both fit into each other’s lives.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Julius is inherently protective, driven by his role as the Wizard King and his genuine care for the Clover Kingdom and its people. This protective nature isn’t just about physical safety—it extends to your emotional and mental well-being as well. He would go to great lengths to ensure that you feel secure, supported, and cherished at all times. He’s acutely aware of the dangers and challenges that exist in the world, and he takes his role as a protector seriously. However, he’s not the possessive type of protective. You never feel smothered or restricted by his concern; rather, you feel genuinely safe and at ease knowing he’s always looking out for you. His protection is about creating a space where you can thrive, feel loved, and be yourself without fear. Whether it’s standing guard against external threats or simply being there to listen and support you through life’s ups and downs, Julius ensures you always feel secure and cared for!

He protects you in every and any way he can. Just trust me when I say that he’d go far and beyond to ensure your safety—whether it’s emotional, mental, or physical.

He doesn’t need much protection, but he won’t stop you if you want to protect him. He’ll gladly let you shield him in any way you can, as long as it doesn’t harm you in the process. Your desire to protect him is something he deeply appreciates, and he finds it incredibly touching. However, when it comes to physical danger, he might draw the line. The last thing he wants is for his beloved to get injured while trying to protect him. He’s grateful for your courage and love, but he’d much rather be the one to take any hits in battle. It’s his way of ensuring your safety, which is his top priority. But outside of physical confrontations, he’s more than happy to let you protect him in any way you wish. Whether it’s offering emotional support, helping him navigate stressful situations, or simply being there for him, he values and welcomes your protection. Just remember, he wants you to stay safe and sound, too.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

He’s the epitome of effort and devotion. Julius is definitely not the type to forget anniversaries, skimp on gifts, or neglect everyday tasks that show how much he cares. He pours his heart and soul into making you happy, going above and beyond to ensure that every moment you spend together is filled with joy and love. Whether it’s planning a surprise anniversary dinner, selecting the perfect gift that he knows will light up your face, or simply taking care of the little things that make your day brighter, he’s always thinking of ways to show his love and appreciation for you.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

None. He’s perfect.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

He’s not too concerned about his appearance. When passing by a mirror or anything reflective, he’ll quickly glance at it to make sure he doesn’t have anything on his face. It’s more of a quick check to ensure he’s not inadvertently walking around with something like a piece of food stuck at the corner of his mouth or something—just to ensure everything looks presentable. But beyond that, he's not one to obsess over his appearance or spend hours in front of the mirror. He’s comfortable in his own skin.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

Absolutely. Julius would indeed feel incomplete without you. If he found the one (you), he'd be deeply attached. If something were to happen to you, he wouldn’t be able to simply move on. You would consume his thoughts incessantly, leaving an irreplaceable void in his heart. Losing you would be like him losing a part of himself.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

Loves stargazing and baking with you!

There's something incredibly serene and tranquil about those quiet, nightly moments spent under the vast expanse of the night sky. It's in those moments that he finds solace and peace, especially when he's sharing them with you. He delights in spending hours identifying constellations, tracing the paths of shooting stars, and pondering the mysteries of the celestial bodies scattered across the heavens. And of course, he can’t help but ramble on about all of this to you. It’s like his own personal astronomy lecture, but with the added bonus of your company.

He also enjoys baking with you because it’s just so much fun! Especially when you’re trying out a new recipe or tackling something a bit more challenging. He’s the type of guy who’ll playfully smear a bit of dough on your face just for the fun of it, and then can’t help but giggle at the sight. Before you know it, what started as innocent baking quickly turns into a full-blown food fight in the kitchen!!! Flour flying, frosting splattering—it’s chaos, but it’s the most enjoyable kind of chaos. He’s not afraid to get a little messy and let loose, especially when it means making such fun memories with you.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

Julius wouldn’t be drawn to someone who is inherently evil. He seeks someone with a warm and good-hearted nature, someone who embodies empathy and treats others with respect and kindness. Even if someone may come across as naturally mean or tough on the surface, as long as they possess a kind heart deep down, Julius would appreciate that. He believes in the power of redemption and the potential for people to change for the better. However, he has no tolerance for those who are callous or lack empathy towards others.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habit of theirs?)

I think I answered this question already in section N, lol. But I have a very strong feeling that he sleeps in these:

[eggie0]

I'm a little invested in your reinsuba AU

ohmygod…. ohnygodgwisynsiehekeuebekehej I LOVE YOUR ART PLEASE !! THAT PANICKED LOOK ON REINHARD AND WE HAVE A TINY SUBARU?? (the angel wings so cute!) OMG. Subaru looked so disoriented like wheres liliana?? Why am I not back on my checkpoint *sees Reinhard surrounded by dead bodies* …oh shit

you know what… now that this art mentioned Rachins and the other civillians I got reminded of my notes I have about them in regarding this au. Might as well share it!! Due to Reinhard’s failure the Priestella people ARE NOT very happy with the sword saint. I am making things harder for Reinhard HAHAHA. Despite knowing that it was the Archbishop’s fault the other civillians are still blaming him for his “incompetence” for immediately brute attacking without thinking. The Crusch and Anastasia camps took pity on the sword saint but didn’t say anything prioritizing on evacuating and fighting off the archbishops(though Julius is already planning for a heart to heart talk ONCE this issue is solved). the Felt camp and especially Emilia camp are in shambles btw.

also Reinhard believes that Ghost!Subaru is more of a punishment for his failure than a second chance hehe.

[beevean]

I find fascinating that no one in the games calls Alucard by his birth name, not even his own father.

If you never read the manuals, you will never learn that his birth name is Adrian Fahrenheit Ţepeş, and has been ever since Dracula's Curse. He calls himself Alucard, everyone around him calls him Alucard, and even Dracula accepts his son's new name. He greets him as such in SoTN and in Julius Mode in DoS, and the latter instance is even more striking, because by then he goes by Arikado - but to Dracula, he's still Alucard. Not Adrian.

And you'd think that he'd insist on calling his son by his birth name, right? As a way to control and demean him. "Oh, you chose that cute nickname for yourself? Charming. But you are still my Adrian, the boy I raised, and you can't escape from that." But no. Dracula has fully accepted that his son is so against him that he used his own name backwards: and I think that it's a sign that he has completely disowned him. He has no desire of pretty pleading him to join him by reminding him of their family ties: he will do so once Dracula has killed Lisa's last influence on the boy. It speaks of his utter coldness, and how estranged the two have become - after all, Alucard accuses him that he has completely lost his ability to love. (and, as a reminder, in the Japanese version of SoTN, Dracula doesn't even say farewell to Alucard before dying)

There is only one exception to this:

This is a different writer so take this with a grain of salt, but since it's the only instance we see Dracula's thoughts during the 1476 battle, it's interesting. Perhaps he still hasn't learned that his son has changed names, but I can believe he hadn't accepted yet, hence why he's so emotionally distraught. By the time of SoTN, his heart has hardened enough that he no longer cares, and he calls his own treacherous son with the name he has chosen to indicate that the two are enemies.

[the-monkeies-girl]

does echo ever use nicknames for the apes? like, i’m imagining that she refers to caesar as “julius” a few times as a joke and he just doesn’t get it lol

or “blue” for blue eyes, “koko” for koba, etc 😭

Crying this is so cute I love nicknames

Caesar: Orange Julius / Julius Caesar. ( Both of which he doesn't understand but will let you call him those in private if you're both in a playful mood. Maybe even then, Caesar likes that you're comfortable enough with him to use a nickname. ) Noa: Bird Boy. ( Pretty self-explanatory. Came up once during an argument and you refuse to let it go. Noa doesn't hate it but it's not his favorite and you love to see his reaction when you call him it. Expect puffed out cheeks and a roll of his neck from 'annoyance'. )

Blue Eyes: Blue / Baby Blue. ( Blue is definitely the more common of the two and you find yourself using it more than his full name once you get to that stage in the relationship. Makes his heart flutter every time that he hears it. Baby Blue? Reserved for dirty/pillow talk. )

Anaya: 'Naya. ( Just dropping the A here. There is something really cute about the infliction in your voice when you call him that so he lets you. Probably gets to the point where he starts to refer to himself as that LOL. )

Koba: Grumpy Bonobo. ( C'mon. Are we expecting something else? Koba absolutely HATES it when you call him this. Really does garner you death glares from the Ape but he doesn't really do anything to stop it because it gives him more fuel to start a fight with you. )

[kennae-bae]

Here's a Fields of Mistria Relationship Chart!! This chart is free to use, I'd love to see everyone's farmer relationships so please tag me if you use this template 💕 Katt is an admin on the unofficial FoM Discord server and they made the Caldarus icon while I made the Priestess icon

The second picture features my farmer April's relationships with all the Mistrians! On mine, I made it so the arrow pointing at the character is how your farmer feels about them, while the arrow pointing at the farmer points to how the character feels about your farmer.

Under the cut is more details of April's relationships with everyone ✨

March - April's Partner; was the first to confess his feelings after learning about what Julius (one of my other FoM OCs) put her through and realizing just how strong and resilient she really is. (Though, March had a massive crush on her before this, but it prompted him to act on his feelings instead of burying them)

Caldarus - April feels close to Caldarus and knows she can turn to him if no one else is around. Caldarus also feels very close to April and admires her. Both of them want to protect each other, no matter what.

Celine, Reina - April considers Celine and Reina to be her closest friends aside from Caldarus and Ryis. The two of them, however, had little crushes on April (these crushes fade once April starts dating March, and when their own LIs (some of my other FoM OCs) enter the picture

Ryis - April feels comfortable and close to Ryis. Ryis also considers April to be a good friend, but prefers to be March's wingman and likes seeing them together

Balor - April considers him only as a friend, but Balor had a little crush on her for a while before it also faded (he also meets another FoM OC of mine who later enters the picture)

Adeline - April considers Adeline a friend, but prefers to keep a professional distance between them. Adeline is more so infatuated with April and her work ethic rather than having any feelings for her

Eiland, Hayden, Valen - Good friends, definitely a bit closer to Hayden as a fellow farmer

Priestess - April's curious about the Priestess down in the mines. She wants to help her and uncover the mysteries of the seals and what's down in the mines. The Priestess also reminds April of her party's cleric, Cannenta (<- a FoM OC of mine that will be introduced in the future)

Juniper - The only person April dislikes. This is largely because she dislikes how she uses her potions on people unwillingly and it just reminds her of a lot of people she encountered, including Julius who used his magic for harm against others.

The Older Mistrians - April has a generally positive relationship with them. Out of all of them, April considers herself closest to Terithia (she also admires her for her past on the battlefield, as she can relate), and Olric since he's March's brother

The Vendors - Doesn't get a chance to talk to them much, but has a generally good rapport with all of them

The Dragonguard - The kids really like April, and she finds them cute. Has a soft spot for Dell since she can relate to her love of swords and she also reminds her of herself when she was younger

Dozy and Henrietta - April adores animals, pet and/or farm animals alike! Both Henrietta and Dozy have a neutral, but positive view of April

[natsukihappyhousehold]

ReinSuba Event (inspection day)

Today is the dreaded inspection day.

Usually, inspection days don't mean anything in otome games. First of all, it's pretty boring. You have teachers or disciplinary committee making rounds to check on students' belongings and appearance. As long as you don't break any rules, inspection day is just like any other day.

Although back in middle school, I was once get called to the counseling office and got a one-on-one counselling session for forgetting it's inspection day. Thankfully, I managed to nip that romance flag in the bud pretty fast. I have no interest in older men no matter how dandy they look.

Even though Lugnica Academy is pretty lax on rules, it's still a normal school. Inspection days are usually held some times after midterms and finals here, or so that's what I heard from Julius-senpai. I remember him also telling me that students have tendencies to bring entertainment goods to school after exams to "let loose". 

He assured me that I wouldn't get into trouble because I'm a good student—unless my Divine Protection messes up like it did back in middle school. Thankfully, it didn't this time.

After all, from now on, romantic drama is not my problem anymore!

"Good morning!"

"""Good morning."""

I greet everyone in the student council room cheerfully and three voices greet me back with various enthusiasm. A smiling Reinhard-senpai, a Julius-senpai who drinks his tea, and a Feri-senpai who twirls a cute pen lazily. In the middle of the table there was a strawberry cake, divided into 6 slices, and the appropriate numbers of plates and utensils.

Noticing one missing person, I sit at my usual desk next to Reinhard-senpai, "Where's Subaru-senpai?"

Reinhard-senpai's smile turns worried, "That's—"

Feri-senpai sits up straight as his ears twitched, "Nya?"

Along with his reaction, we all turn to look at the door to the student council room as we hear heavy footsteps running closer. The door slams open, and Subaru-senpai appears with a large cardboard box in his arms. He's sweating and breathing heavily as he carried the box, yet Subaru-senpai grins like a villain when he looks at Julius-senpai.

Reinhard-senpai looks genuinely awed by Subaru-senpai for who-knows-why, but that's part of the norm. Meanwhile, Feri-senpai looks delighted because he knows that the infamous President vs. Treasurer Argument will start again.

Oh no, here it comes.

"See here, you bastard?! Hand over your tea set!!"

Julius-senpai elegantly drinks his tea and let out a small huff of amusement, "I should not be surprised that you'll bring that box here."

[Julius → Subaru Affection Up!]

"Are you making fun of me?!" Subaru-senpai snarls with teeth bared.

[Subaru → Julius Affection Down!]

Julius-senpai is easily impressed by Subaru-senpai... Also can they please stop arguing?! Subaru-senpai's affection meter to Julius-senpai is on the line here!

"Subaru, you're amazing! What did you tell Clind-sensei?" Thank you for distracting Subaru-senpai, Reinhard-senpai.

Subaru-senpai put down the box between me and Reinhard-senpai. Our desks tremble from the sudden added weight. "I told him, "I need to confiscate Julius' tea set in the student council room" and he gave me this! So, hand over your tea set, Julius Euclius!!"

I get up to pour down a cup of tea for myself. I need to prepare myself for the inevitable one-sided battle.

Julius-senpai brushes his bangs with a confident smirk in front of Subaru-senpai's challenging grin. "Oh? What makes you think you have the right to take these items away from me, Natsuki Subaru?"

Subaru-senpai crosses his arms in front of his chest, "Simple! Personal tea sets don't have any educational purposes and are not necessary for school life! So, they are not allowed to be brought to school!"

"I see, a perfect reasoning. But I think you have one oversight, Subaru."

"Huh?"

Julius-senpai raise his point finger in the air, like a teacher ready to impart a great wisdom to his student. "Can you prove that these tea sets belong to me and not the school?"

"—HUUUH?!?!?"

Geez, this is super dumb. I put one slice of the cake to a plate and take my own fork. The tea is too bitter without the cake to balance it out.

Can they stop their passive aggressive flirting as soon as possible?

"By your implication, you assume that I brought all these tea sets from my home, but where is the physical proof of your accusations?"

"That freaking tea cup on your hand is brand new!!"

"It is new, yes, but can you prove it is mine without any doubt?" Julius-senpai brings the tea cup to his mouth and sips his tea calmly.

"You brought them this morning!! I saw you putting them in the cabinet—AND I TOLD YOU TO BRING THE OTHERS BACK HOME, DIDN'T I?! LOOK AT HOW CRAMPED THE CABINET IS!!!" Subaru-senpai furiously sweeps his hand to a small, ancient cabinet in the corner of the room. Still chewing my cake, I follow his gesture and glance at it like everyone else.

The cabinet was black, and there are traces of paints in some of its relief that looks like vines or butterflies. It's supposed to be filled with documents related to student council activities, yet it's filled with tea sets, cutlery sets, and plates to eat cakes, sweets, and other kinds of desserts. It honestly looks like a cabinet prepared for an English nobleman tea party and should not belong in a student council room.

"Subaru, let me correct you again." Julius-senpai looks at Subaru-senpai with a prideful smile, "We can ask for a new cabinet to replace this old one if it's proven insufficient for storage."

Looking at Subaru-senpai's thunderstruck shocked face, I know Julius-senpai wins this round, just like every time they argue.

He knows Subaru-senpai has been waiting to replace the old decrepit cabinet for a while. The reason why it's still used is because we have two skillful handymen in the room, Reinhard-senpai and Subaru-senpai, to fix it. They always notice when the cabinet needs fixing before all of Julius-senpai tea sets and plates are broken into tiny pieces.

Subaru-senpai grits his teeth and finally turns towards us spectators. "Urgh...!! Ferris, Reinhard, Mofuko!!"

"Nya...Sowwy, Subaru-kyun, Feri-chan has already become Julius' prisoner..." Feri-senpai wipes a nonexistent tear from his eyes as he put a forkful of cake into his mouth.

[Don't worry, Senpai. I'm with you!] [Sorry, Subaru-senpai. Me too.] [Feri-senpai, don't leave him like that.]

I nod, agreeing with Feri-senpai and ignoring the positive choices. The cake is really just that good. Julius-senpai really knows what he's doing when he brings this cake and his new tea set today. "Sorry, Subaru-senpai. Me too."

Honestly, Subaru-senpai should learn that resistance is futile.

Reinhard-senpai spreads out his arm, "Don't worry, Subaru. I'll try to make the cabinet bigger with the budget we have."

Subaru-senpai flops into Reinhard-senpai's waiting arms and rubs his hands all over Reinhard-senpai's fluffy red hair in aggression, "I don't want that shitty thing anymore! I know that thing's been there since the A. Mathers time!! We have to get rid of it!!"

Feri-senpai snickered at the dramatic display and Julius-senpai pushes his glasses, "Now, you understand why the tea sets are necessary, aren't you? We have to do this so Principal Fellow let us buy a new cabinet."

"Fine, fine! You win this round, Julius bastard!"

I hear a 'click' of a CG moment in my mind as everyone beams at Subaru-senpai's sticking his tongue out at Julius-senpai. Oh, I really like this kind of ensemble CGs!

Before I enroll to Lugnica Academy, I rarely get ensemble CGs like this, so I'm glad that everyone gets along so much that I have so many group CGs by now!

"But why the sudden need to confiscate them, Subaru-senpai? You never said anything about it before." I ask Subaru-senpai after he has his fun playing with Reinhard-senpai's hair. Is it because today is inspection day and he just has the urge to cosplay a disciplinary committee?

Feri-senpai chews on his fork as he grins, "Subaru-kyun is just jealous that Julius gets away with bringing his new tea set today~"

Ah... Now that makes sense. Julius-senpai always preaches about upholding the school rules (especially to Subaru-senpai) yet he's the one who brings the most personal belongings to the school. Of course Subaru-senpai is pissed at his double standards.

"I did not break the school rules, Ferris."

"Technically."

"Ferris, I know you're my ally!!" Subaru-senpai runs towards Feri-senpai to give him pats on the shoulders. Feri-senpai hums in delight before turning around and poking Subaru-senpai's cheek with narrowed eyes.

"Feri-chan just says the truth, but Feri-chan still thinks that Subaru-kyun is a huge idiot for bringing a game console on inspection day."

Subaru lets go of Ferris to slump down face-first on his desk, "Ugh... I forgot it's today, dammit..."

"Seriously...?" Now why I understand why Feri-senpai and Julius-senpai looks so exasperated by Subaru-senpai. What is the student council president doing, breaking the school rules in the first place?

Reinhard-senpai peers into the box that Subaru-senpai brings in with curiosity. Subaru-senpai raises one of his eyebrow, and makes a waving motion with his hands to say 'sure, go ahead'.

No, Senpai. You're the one bringing it here. Don't just pawn it off to others. Take responsibility.

Reinhard beams as he thanks Subaru-senpai. "Thanks, Subaru."

With a small "excuse me", Reinhard-senpai opens the box. Feri-senpai walks over to Reinhard-senpai and leans on Reinhard-senpai's back to peek inside the confiscated item box, Feri-senpai's tail and ears twitch as Reinhard-senpai continues to rummage through the box in curiosity.

Feeling the healing aura from the cute atmosphere between those two, I glance away to ask the pile of dark matter on Subaru-senpai's desk. "So, what happened today?"

Subaru-senpai raises his face and puffs his cheeks in annoyance. "Hear this, Mofukooo!! There's this item I wanna trade from Otto's island, right? So I told him to bring his console today!! I seriously forgot the inspection is today, but that guy Otto blames me!! He goes "I don't want to talk to Natsuki-san today!" and refuses to talk to me on recess!! What the hell?!"

[No, you should apologize...] [I'm sure he's not that mad.] [Do you want to trade with me?]

"No, you should apologize to Otto-senpai..." I sigh at Subaru-senpai's childish rant. His imitation of others is as spot-on as always.

So that's the reason why Otto-senpai is in a bad mood today... At least the mystery of why Otto-senpai refuses to give me an update today is solved. Seriously, the informant should not be able to do that in the first place. Otto-senpai really is a mysterious bug.

"See? Feri-chan said the same thing too." Feri-senpai comments drily.

By the lack of reaction from the others, they might have already heard this story before I arrive. Most likely, that story is the reason why Subaru-senpai is so adamant on not letting Julius-senpai get away with his crime.

"Otto's an idiot..." Subaru-senpai flops back and mumbles to the desk.

Judging by how gloomy he is, he probably knows that he's the one completely in the wrong this time and feel worried about Otto-senpai's hostile reaction. Most likely, he's ruminating in his head about how he should apologize properly to Otto-senpai.

Don't worry, Senpai. Both of your affection meter are already at MAX. I don't think getting his expensive console sacrificed for a week would lower his affection for you.

Julius-senpai puts a cup of tea on Subaru-senpai's desk silently. Subaru-senpai grimaces as he takes the cup and drinks it one big gulp before groaning at the bitter taste of the tea.

"Bleh!"

Julius-senpai puts a plate of cake on Subaru-senpai's desk silently. Subaru-senpai perks up as he takes a giant forkful of the cake and eat it. His eyes sparkles at the sweet taste of the cake.

"Oooh!!"

[Subaru → Julius Affection Up!]

[Julius → Subaru Affection Up!]

It's so easy to raise Subaru-senpai's affection meter... He really is an easy guy... But it's not like I didn't understand why. In his own way, Julius-senpai wants to cheer up Subaru-senpai who has a small fight with Otto-senpai.

"Subaru, look! What do you think?" With a bright smile, Reinhard-senpai takes out a magazine with a busty, naked wo—WAIT WHAT?!

"Kyaaa!!" Subaru-senpai covers his eyes—

"Wait, Subaru-senpai, there's no need for you to close your eyes, right?!" Also, what's with that cutesy scream?!

"Are you crazy?! My cute little sister would kill me if she knows I set my sights on something unholy like that!!"

"Reinhard! There's a young woman in here!! Put that down!!"

"Kyaaa~ Reinhard, you're a perv!!"

Reinhard-senpai puts the magazine down after Julius-senpai's reprimand and Feri-senpai's cute squeal. He looks at me with a sad frown. "I apologize, I didn't mean to make anyone uncomfortable."

I hurriedly wave my hands in a hurry. "No, it's fine! I think it's normal for boys to have that kind of conversation. And girls can be pretty hardcore about those kinds of things, so don't worry."

"Whoa... really?"

I forgot. Before I came here, there are only boys in this room. Of course there will be moment where they forget there's a young woman in the room when they're in the moment. I know it because I still remember the student council arm wrestling tournament a few weeks ago (Reinhard-senpai is obviously the undisputable champion). So, The best option to do here is—

I stand up from my seat. Good! I can do a free action!! "I'm going to go buy some juice. Is there anything you want, everyone?"

"I want orange juice!"

"Feri-chan wants a strawberry milk~"

"Got it! I might take a long time though, so please wait."

"Mochizuki-jou—"

I put out a hand to stop Julius-senpai from rising from his seat. "I want to buy it himself. Please don't worry about me and wait here together."

It takes Julius-senpai a second to understand why I want to leave. As he does, he closes his eyes with a smile. "...I see. Please take care."

[Julius Affection Up!]

I don't want to raise your affection meter, though.

Yes, this is best option, going away from the room and make space for the boys to talk!

Honestly, this is pretty common tactic in otome games too. Once the protagonist leaves, the love interests will talk about her. It can lead to various happenings, so I'm also familiar with this type of event.

Usually, I'm blindsided by what happened in events where I'm not present. There's a time in grade school where two of my love interests get reprimanded by the teachers because they're fighting over me.

After waving to everyone in the room, I close the door to the student council room behind me. I walk away from there without looking back, pretending that I don't care about the interesting development behind me.

You think I'm leaving? It is I, the matchmaker!

I make a U-turn to go inside the empty room next to the student council room. I make sure not to make any noise when I enter the room and find a comfortable position as I lean my head to the wall. I close my eyes, and suddenly my view opens up like there is no wall between me and the student council room.

Ever since I unlocked matchmaker gameplay mode, this is one of the skills that Divine Protection of Maiden System gave me, Spying Mode. When I activated this mode, I can see and hear what happens behind a wall. However, this skill is limited to spy on Subaru-senpai and the other love interests.

I don't care if anyone calls me a voyeur, this advanced peeping technique is the best!!

I'm glad it doesn't take long for the conversation to continue once I leave the room. "So, Reinhard has interest in porn?"

I give Subaru-senpai a silent thumbs-up. Thank you for being an insensitive person who can't read the room, Subaru-senpai!

Julius-senpai frowns as he closes his eyes and shakes his head in disappointment. "We shouldn't continue this uncouth topic, especially at school."

However, not even his protest can faze the others' attention away the porn magazine. Reinhard-senpai picks it up again and flips through it like it's a book he finds in a bookstore shelf, "Oh, I see. So this is what everyone likes."

Julius-senpai gasps, scandalized. "Reinhard!! You shouldn't just open it like that!!"

Subaru-senpai pocks at Julius-senpai's arm with a mischievous grin. "Hm? What, is the great Julius-sama interested in that kind of stuff too?"

Feri-senpai nudges Subaru-senpai's shoulder so they can lean towards each other like they're sharing a conspiracy. "Did you know Subaru-kyun? They say that prudes like Julius usually have the wildest imagination…"

Julius-senpai looks at the cackling Subaru-senpai and Feri-senpai in horror. "Ferris!!"

Honestly? I agree with Feri-senpai's judgment too...

But Feri-senpai has nothing to worry about. It's that Julius-senpai, after all. He'd rather cut off his hands than do anything that will betray his knightly ideals, for better or worse.

"Oh? Is Julius interested in sex too?" Reinhard-senpai asks with no malice at all.

Noticing that Reinhard-senpai is just genuinely curious about the topic, Julius-senpai finally relaxes a bit as he brushes his bangs. "You're very frank about this... Well, I don't think I do, at least not as much as the other boys around us."

Bull. Shit. Don't think I've forgotten the archive incident, you chicken!

Subaru-senpai looks at Julius-senpai in surprise and indignation, "Huh? But you—"

They both look at each other with wide eyes before looking away with a noticeable blush on their cheeks. See?! I'm not the only one who remember that!!

Subaru-senpai quickly turns back towards Reinhard-senpai with a slight panic in his voice, "So-so-so Reinhard, you have an interest in this kinda stuff? that's unexpected!"

People with eyes would know that there's something going on between the two of them. Feri-senpai watches the two of them with narrowed eyes, his tail flicking slowly.

Reinhard-senpai replies with a light-hearted tone. "I'm hurt, even I have normal interest about sex like boys our age, Subaru."

Well, he's a good person so he must have noticed that Subaru-senpai wants to get away from teasing Julius-senpai about that topic. Tch!

Feri-senpai sighs, most likely choosing to trust Reinhard-senpai's judgment. "No, even Feri-chan is surprised… Reinhard looks like the type who won't be interested in lewd stuff, right Juli—aah…"

Feri-senpai's sentence trails off as they all look at Julius-senpai who looks like he's just seeing the vast space of the universe. "Reinhard, you broke Julius…"

"But Reinhard.. and carnal desire….?"

Julius-senpai, is Reinhard-senpai having worldly desire shocks you that much...?

Poor Reinhard-senpai just looks genuinely confused by now. "Uh… Is that wrong...?"

"Well, i think it's the same thing when someone knows their favorite Idols also poop like normal humans." Subaru-senpai most likely feels sorry for Julius-senpai as he doesn't even mock Julius-senpai for his frankly dramatic reaction.

But it's not like I don't understand his reaction either. Julius-senpai admires the strong Reinhard-senpai that can do anything, like a boy admiring a hero in the storybook. So knowing that his admired hero is the same beast like all men are must have dealt a huge damage to his mind.

Poor Julius-senpai...

Reinhard-senpai tilts his head in confusion. "But all humans poop…?"

READ THE ROOM!!

"Reinhard… Saying poop…?!"

[Julius → Reinhard Affection Down!]

Aaaah, poor Julius-senpai!! It's like hearing your favorite idol talking about their bowel problem on stage!!

Ferris-senpai flaps his hands around. "Nyaaa, stop it you two! Julius is already dead!!"

Yes, you should stop! Look at how pale Julius-senpai has gotten! His HP is already zero!! This is a massacre, I can't stand this anymore!!

Reinhard-senpai who doesn't hear our pleas smiles brightly "Well, if it can ease Julius, I have a divine protection that lets me not excre—"

NOOOOO!!!!!! I crouch down and shake my head in fear. I refuse, I refuse to entertain that thought!! I don't need to imagine the handsome and refreshing Reinhard-senpai poo... poo—!!!

"Geez Reinhard, stop teasing Julius!!" I look up to see Feri-senpai cat-punches Reinhard-senpai cutely. I can feel my own HP slowly heals from the sight of Reinhard-senpai apologizing with a quiet laugh to Feri-senpai. Thank you, Feri-senpai.

Subaru-senpai, the playground brat that he is, bursts out cackling as he slings an arm around the shocked Julius-senpai. "Hear that Julius? Reinhard poops!!"

I feel my affection meter for Subaru-senpai goes down. Subaru-senpai, I hate you.

Julius-senpai sighs sighs, covers his face with both hands, and groans into his palms in clear exhaustion. "Subaru, you… Stop infecting Reinhard with your juvenile habits, please."

I nod multiple times, fully in agreement with Julius-senpai. While I like the occasional playful Reinhard-senpai, I don't think I want him to play along with Subaru-senpai's childish jokes and mischiefs.

But it's amazing how even his worldview is turned on its head by Subaru-senpai's toilet humor, Julius-senpai's affection meter towards Subaru-senpai isn't affected at all... That just means that he thinks it's just a part of Subaru-senpai.

Julius-senpai, you like Subaru-senpai too much... How is he this much of a simp even though Subaru-senpai isn't in his route yet?

"I... I think I need a moment to cool my head, please excuse me." Julius-senpai slowly stands up from his seat and walks towards the door with a weak gait.

Feri-senpai frowns. "Poor Julius. Well, this kind Feri-chan will help Julius recover, so have fun you two~"

Oh, OH?!

I perk up as Feri-senpai walks towards Julius-senpai and supports his back as they leave the student council room.

Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean now Subaru-senpai and Reinhard-senpai are the only two people in the room?! I press my face to the wall and braces the wall with both of my hands, trying to take a closer look of what will happen in the student council room.

This is it!! This is the long awaited Reinsuba bonding event that I've been waiting for!

I have a hard time of making a situation where they can be alone because they're surrounded by people most of the time. Annoyingly, being the people-pleaser that they are, they don't mind that.

Subaru-senpai who sees Reinhard-senpai as "a reliable yet slightly wacky friend" is another matter, but there's something clearly wrong with Reinhard-senpai.

Aren't you being way too carefree, Reinhard-senpai?! Don't you think of Subaru-senpai as a "precious friend and [censored]"?! I don't even know what that [censored] even means!!

Reinhard-senpai's information that I get from Otto-senpai Info is always full of missing data ever since the start. It's really noticeable because all those missing data are only about himself and his relationship with Subaru-senpai.

From what I can infer, Reinhard-senpai is holding himself back from feeling more about Subaru-senpai. No wonder, with such a strict life since young, he's probably afraid to make Subaru-senpai getting more involved with the Astrea family.

That's why, if there's an event where Reinhard-senpai is alone with Subaru-senpai, I bet everything that it'll be the one where he'll make his feelings for Subaru-senpai clear!

Ugh, why can't I get a closer view than this?!

I try to improve my vision by rubbing my face to the wall, but alas, it's no use. All I got for my effort is dust in my face. Dammit!!

It's okay! Don't panic, Mofuko!! Let's hope that CG skill will give me a good view to draw with later!!

"Still, though, why do you ask for my opinion?"

"Mhm... I was just curious about Subaru's preferences. You saw Julius, right? He looks like the world is ending when I started talking about this..."

Subaru-senpai's preferences?! Back up, Reinhard van Astrea!! You wanna go there, right? You definitely wanna talk about ******* material, right?! Is that what your [censored] means, you hidden beast?!

"And if it's Subaru, I think you'd go along with that kind of conversation..."

More like because Subaru-senpai is YOUR preference but go on, ask Subaru-senpai about his.

Subaru-senpai looks at Reinhard-senpai's troubled smile with a frown. "Reinhard..."

Um, excuse me, Subaru-senpai, please ask him about what he means by your preferences. Don't just shrug it off!! 

I hold back a growl of frustration at Subaru-senpai's reaction. That part of him where he dismisses what people say about him to laser-focus on someone else's trouble makes me want to shake him like a rag doll.

Does he even know how much trouble it causes me?! I miss out on so many dialogue branches because of that!!

And because I'm using Spying Mode, there's no way I can ask for clarification from Reinhard-senpai later because he'll notice I've been peeping on them!!

"Oh, but I feel sorry for showing that to Mochizuki-san. I hope she didn't see that..."

That regret is too late, but I don't mind that at all, Reinhard-senpai. It's a meager price for an exclusive Reinsuba event, after all.

"It's just, I'm happy I can have fun with Subaru and everyone else."

My, Reinhard-senpai looks just like a big puppy, so cute...

Ugh, I get pulled into his orbit. I shake my head slightly. I guess that preferences conversation is not something that I can hear in this event.

Maybe it's a flag for a later event in Reinhard-senpai's route? That's possible.

But the start of this conversation is not anything beautiful though.

Echoing my thought, Subaru-senpai looks bewildered. "....But we're talking about porn?"

Reinhard-senpai smiles cheekily, "And also poop."

Both of them look at each other before bursting into laughter. Looking at how relaxed they are, I can't help but smile along.

Really, what am I thinking? That them talking about porn will lead to a spicy scene? This is Reinhard-senpai the big puppy and Subaru-senpai the oblivious idiot, you know. There's no way that can happen without divine intervention.

Hm... But if it stays fluffy like this, can I really make Subaru (BL) harem ending come true...?

...Wait a minute, I need tension to make Subaru-senpai's feelings toward Reinhard-senpai changes, don't I?

Oh no! I have to stage an intervention!! Divine Protection of Maiden System, please give me a Reinsuba affection rising event quick!!

"Subaru, can I ask something from you?"

Hm?

"Sure what is it?"

"Can you give me a nickname?"

SO FAST?! ALSO, A NICKNAME EVENT?!?!

Honestly, I forgot that event exists because everyone in this school calls each other by first names, especially because Subaru-senpai calls me by my nickname from the get-go, but that traditional event still exist after all...

THANK YOU, MAIDEN SYSTEM!!

"Wow, that's kinda sudden. Why me?" Subaru-senpai tilts his head in confusion as he crosses his arms in front of his chest.

"Remember when you call Julius by a nickname, back in first year?"

"Oh, you mean that Yuri thing? Something about "the one who is here is not Julius Euclius, but a passing young man named Yuri". What a dramatic bastard." Subaru-senpai rolls his eyes in annoyance as he perfectly mimics Julius-senpai's pompous attitude.

They must be talking about the time when Feri-senpai was still a delinquent. I got some Special CGs when I heard about it, so I can say I'm familiar with the Yuri nonsense that they're talking about.

Apparently, Julius-senpai used a fake name because he didn't want anyone to know he broke the school rules outside of school hours. He's the opposite of Subaru-senpai, who didn't care about his reputation, and Reinhard-senpai, who was asked to help with cleaning up the delinquent brawls around the neighborhood.

"Subaru also calls Mochizuki-san by a nickname, so I also want a special nickname from Subaru too, just for me."

Ah... me too? Well, it's a default nickname I set in the Divine Protection of Maiden System, so it's not an exclusive nickname from Subaru-senpai alone.

It's just that no one calls me by my nickname in this school except Subaru-senpai...

But I wonder what nickname Subaru-senpai will give to Reinhard-senpai? I know he calls Emilia-senpai "Emilia-tan", so... Rein-kyun?

Subaru-senpai tilts his head thoughtfully before he points a finger at Reinhard-senpai's nose with a grin.

"Then... You're Haruo!"

Seriously?

I facepalm at the nickname Subaru-senpai chooses.

Haruo—Haru taken from har in Reinhard and -o as a common ending for a boy's name. It's simple and honestly a little stupid, something that 10 out of 10 people would say doesn't suit Reinhard-senpai at all, but...

"Haruo... That sounds wonderful!" Reinhard-senpai beams, flowers practically blooming around him.

Somehow, it looks like Reinhard-senpai really likes it.

"See? That's a good name, right, Haruo?" Subaru-senpai ruffles Reinhard-senpai's hair with both of his hands. Reinhard-senpai obediently lowers his head so Subaru-senpai doesn't have to stretch upward.

[Reinhard → Subaru Affection Up!]

A 'click' in my mind give me a different angle of the situation in the student council room. Thank you, CG skill!

Subaru-senpai laughs brightly as he ruffles Reinhard-senpai's red hair. Reinhard-senpai, hair messy, also laughs with a smile so dopey it looks like he's melting at Subaru-senpai's praises. If he were a dog demi-human, his tail would definitely be wagging like crazy by now.

It's amazing how the most beloved person by the world looks the happiest when he's treated like a kid by a friend his age.

"You're such a good boy, Haruo!!"

You know what? Maybe that kind of silly nickname is exactly what Reinhard-senpai wants the most.

Reinhard-senpai is charming and friendly to everyone. He doesn't realize how popular he actually is yet he always tries to maintain the image of "Reinhard van Astrea" in front of everyone.

And yet, the only person he shows such a sloppy, adorable expression to is Subaru-senpai. Well, it's that Subaru-senpai, after all.

"Hey, Subaru, did you realize that your name also has haru in it?"

Subaru-senpai stops messing Reinhard-senpai's head in confusion. "Haru...?"

Although the kanji for Subaru-senpai's name is the kanji for the Pleiades constellation, the haru would be taken from the baru pronunciation, isn't it? It's a unique pun, I give him that.

"Yes, I think it's a very fitting name for Subaru. Because whenever I'm with Subaru, it's always feels like spring. So I think it's really great that both our names have haru in it."

Reinhard-senpai, that's too smooth!! Huh, where did he learn that from?! That's so unexpected!

I clench my fists in excitement, ready for the affection meter pop-up to announce that Subaru-senpai's heart is flutte—

Ooooh.... it didn't land at all. My shoulders slump in disappointment.

Looking at how unimpressed Subaru-senpai looks as he raises an eyebrow, I feel sorry for Reinhard-senpai.

"Spring? Reinhard, I think you need to get your brain checked. People usually say they feel scorched when they're with me, you know?" Subaru-senpai pinches Reinhard-senpai's nose with narrowed eyes.

"Um... but I think I can agree with that, too. I mean, Subaru's presence is so bright it can be dazzling." Reinhard-senpai admits with a slight blush on his face.

In return, Subaru-senpai blushes at the straightforward compliment.

Of course he is, Reinhard-senpai isn't letting up at all! He's going full steam ahead!! If this keeps up, I can see a breakthrough in their relationship!!

"Ge-geez, stop flattering me like that!! You're always talking this, Haruo. What, do you want me to fall for you or something?!" Subaru-senpai tries to play it off as he moves away to slap Reinhard-senpai's shoulder heartily.

This is it!! Go, Reinhard-senpai!!!

"Of course that's what I want."

AND HE'S GOING FOR THE KILL!!!!!

Subaru-senpai's face exploded in red at that firm declaration.

[Subaru → Reinhard Affection Up!]

Yes! I know I can count on you, Reinhard-senpai!!

I was right! They only need a trigger to breach on something more than friendship and a moment where they can be together. As long as Reinhard-senpai feels safe and comfortable enough with Subaru-senpai, he'll say it honestly.

Reinhard-senpai carefully takes Subaru-senpai's hand on his shoulder. A 'click' in my mind tells me that this is a CG moment.

Reinhard-senpai turns to look at Subaru-senpai, as he gently grips Subaru-senpai's hand with both hands. His eyes shows nothing but sincerity and adoration. "I want Subaru to fall for me, and you don't need to worry because I'll catch you properly."

What, no way, huh, seriously?! We still haven't entered Reinhard-senpai's route, right? The system would've told me!

Subaru-senpai's mouth opens and closes in confusion, trying to say anything. His eyes dart around Reinhard-senpai's face, looking for something that indicates that what Reinhard-senpai says is just a joke. But Reinhard-senpai only smiles softly.

"It's not a lie, Subaru."

That's right, of course Subaru-senpai won't find any traces of deception in it. Because I know, and I'm sure Subaru-senpai also understands as well, that Reinhard-senpai is being his honest self.

Subaru-senpai's mouth shuts. He gazes at Reinhard-senpai in confusion.

Senpai, please notice it! Please, please take this step forward...!!

This is different from the "heat of the moment" with Julius-senpai in the archive and the "is it true or not" with Ferris-senpai in the infirmary. Subaru-senpai could brush those moments as a one-time thing, but he couldn't do the same for this one.

This is Reinhard-senpai baring himself to Subaru-senpai.

I clasp my hands together. Please don't deflect, please face Reinhard-senpai properly...!! Please...!!!

Subaru-senpai gulps and weakly grips back Reinhard-senpai's hand. There was a blush on his face as he looks up at Reinhard-senpai in astonishment.

He notices it?!

"Um... That means..."

YES!! YES, SENPAI!! YOU'RE RIGHT!! IT MEANS JUST THAT!! L-O-V-

"We're back!!"

DAMN IT, FERI-SENPAI!!

Do you really need to come in right at this timing?! You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?!

Subaru-senpai jumps away from Reinhard-senpai in a panic as the loud slam of Feri-senpai opening the door without care startles him. He grips the hand that Reinhard-senpai's held closely moments ago to his chest with a flushed face.

Calm down, calm down, Mofuko...!! If you punch the wall right now, they'll notice you're just next door!!

"Oh, is Feri-chan interrupting something? Sowwy~"

Feri-senpai hugs Reinhard-senpai's arm with a big smile, but his laugh doesn't reach his eyes at all.

[Ferris → Reinhard Affection Down!]

Oh, he did that on purpose, that little shit.

Julius-senpai walks into the room and smirks like a proud noble, "Reinhard was probably talking about something interesting with Subaru, wasn't it?"

Julius-senpai, are you not noticing the awkward atmosphere in the room?! Look at how Subaru-senpai's face—

[Julius → Reinhard Affection Up!]

He did that on purpose too, that noble prick!

I can't help but grit my teeth in frustration. Of course, this is the difficulty of building a harem, especially because Subaru-senpai hasn't entered any of their individual routes yet. Their emotions will be very volatile because there's no certainty on Subaru-senpai's feelings for them.

Also, Julius-senpai, you're also easily impressed by Reinhard-senpai!! Get jealous, will you?!

Subaru-senpai blinks at the sudden liveliness of the student council room. HIs shoulders loosen up as he answers Julius-senpai. "O-oh, it's just about nicknames—"

"Subaru," Subaru-senpai turns his head towards Reinhard-senpai who presses a finger to his lips and winks, "Let's keep it between us."

Subaru-senpai spluttered with a bright blush on his face.

[Subaru → Reinhard Affection Up!]

WHO IS THIS SUAVE MAN AND WHAT DID HE DO TO THE PUPPY REINHARD-SENPAI?!?!

"What?! That's unfair!! Feri-chan wants to know too!!"

"I'm sorry. I only want it to be our secret." Reinhard-senpai doesn't even look sorry as Feri-senpai shakes him around with a pout.

Julius-senpai puts a hand to his chin with a serious face. "Nickname... Subaru, will you call me Yuri again?"

"Me, me! What about you call Feri-chan as Feri-chan too?"

"That's right, even if it's Reinhard, it's not fair of you to only give him preferential treatment. So please call us by nicknames, too, Subaru."

Feri-senpai and Julius-senpai close in towards Subaru-senpai with blazing eyes. Subaru-senpai backs away from them with a blush right back on his face.

Hm? Wait...

Reinhard perks up in delight, "Then, what about I make a nickname for Subaru too?"

"Do-Don't gang up on me, all of you!!" Subaru-senpai puts on his headphones in a hurry with a flushed face. He quickly walks towards the confiscated item box and glares at them with a scowl.

"I'm going to return this to Clind-sensei!! Don't follow me!! Also..." Subaru-senpai lowers his voice as he looks at Reinhard-senpai. There are hesitance in his gaze, yet he looks at Reinhard-senpai firmly. "We'll talk about that... sometimes."

Oh.

Reinhard-senpai's eyes widened in disbelief, before he nods with a gentle smile. "Of course, whenever Subaru is ready."

[Reinhard → Subaru Affection Up!]

I open my eyes as I hear the slam of the student council room door and Feri-senpai's demands for Reinhard-senpai to tell them what happened. It looks like the event is over for now.

Actually, Subaru-senpai can just take his and Otto-senpai's consoles before he returns the box to Clind-sensei, right?

But I know that thought will never cross that simple-minded Subaru-senpai. In a way, Subaru-senpai is a pretty honest person. 

Wait, but he took his headphones from the confiscated items... right? 

...I can't remember seeing that. Well, he probably did it before he brought the box to the student council room.

It looks like the coast has cleared. I stand up and go out of the room to buy the drinks like I said I would.

"But that Reinhard-senpai..."

Honestly, I didn't think that Reinhard-senpai has it in him to be that straightforward.

Reinhard-senpai may be friendly and has no sense of personal distance, but that's because he puts everyone else in the same category. He's usually more reserved about himself and his relationships with other people. While he has no sense of distance, even with Subaru-senpai and me, he has a wall that he puts between himself and other people.

For him, there should be no one that's special for him—except Subaru-senpai.

That was Reinhard-senpai finally stepping over his own boundaries.

That's why Subaru-senpai is so shaken. If there's someone in the student council that will talk to him with no pretense him, it's Reinhard-senpai.

That's why Subaru-senpai is willing to talk about it more with Reinhard-senpai. He wants to answer to Reinhard-senpai properly, and Reinhard-senpai is grateful for that.

Because even if it takes time, Subaru-senpai will also answer him with the sincere truth.

But is talking about porn really the trigger for that event or is it something else...?

I shake my head. Even if I think about it, I probably won't get any answers. In otome games, it's the norm to have all the mysteries of the love interests revealed at the climax of the route. So I have to be patient and cautious in guiding Reinhard-senpai and Subaru-senpai.

But wait, Subaru-senpai's reaction to Julius-senpai and Feri-senpai... What was that? Reinhard-senpai is one thing, but why did he also act feel so awkwardly around them all of a sudden, just because they asked him to call them by nicknames?

...Does that mean he's become more conscious of them too...?

Okay, I need to make a pit stop to Otto-senpai Info because finally, everyone has make a move on Subaru-senpai!

[samfucker]

guess.

if u guessed EVEN MORE OF MY DARLIN OC HEADCANNONS UR CORRECT. sum nsfw

sorry to all. im obsessed w him.

he loves zombie movies. and zombie games. call of duty zombies with his brothers used to be his shit. he was also very competitive. like, before he even hits the floor in the game he's yelling at his brothers to revive him. (im projecting :P)

after being with the pack for a few months, julius was convinced he'd never be a part of the pack like the rest of the teens were. they all already formed their bonds, found themselves in groups; they were a family. julius was just... there. even when asher would force julius to hang out with them, julius would feel so out of place and would just sit quietly

this feeling only grew stronger as he grew older and STILL didn't have any close bonds within the pack. he was fully convinced asher was trying to include him out of pity and it pissed him off. he HATES being pitied

he ALMOST got a tattoo for quinn cus he was young and fully conviced he and quinn were forever

now he has a tattoo of sams name

he also copies sams accent. and milos. and porters. not to be mean, but cus they like the way they talk! they did it with quinn too and he didnt take it well

he punched another pack member for making fun of him once. lol

HUGE RESTING BITCH FACE.

again, guyliner. one of the pack adults (i cant decide which) and julius x that one scene from the dairy of a wimpy kid movie

"are you wearing eyeliner??"

julius also had a crush on rodrick heffley. he wanted him AND wanted to be him.

"IM SORRY WOMEN :/"

he orders food then overthinks the interaction. "wow... i stuttered while asking for cheese on my sandwich... this is the worst thing that has ever happened to me."

not julius, but sam uses emojis properly. especially the sad ones. julius thinks its so cute.

also sam dad bod and chst hair and

me^

as mentioned in past post, he was sent to an empowered tti. he DID escape, but he didnt get to finish highschool cus of it. he makes fun of himself for being a dropout even tho it wasnt even his choice.

again, projecting, but he has an issue with telling others to kts or threatening to khs.

when he was a kid and he found out ur teeth dont fall out til youre like seven he cried cus he wanted money

this is alrdy agreed upon by the fandom but hes a WHORE. and HOT.

hes taller than sam... IM BOUTA BUST

one time when sam went in for a kiss julius turned his head away and went SWERVEDDD and sams face was pure shock and betrayal

he rubs his cheek against sams

bright eyes and sam that one meme

"why does julius call u babygirl?"

"how bout we stop talking for a little while."

baggy jeans.... compression shirt... or.... tight tanktop.... *busts*

slurty waist....... msucles....

neck tattoo........................ and others cus he TATTED

he wears rings too and he has a necklace he like NEVER takes off.

i alrdy said this too but im saying it again he has heterochromia (my twin) hes so sexy im gonna kiss my own oc

BJ KING!!

he bites. in a freaky way and in an intimate way

like he loves sam sm he js needs to bite his bicep or titty pec

he used to smoke. like A LOT

early sam and masc darlin was a homoerotic friendship. i know that sexual tension was crazy.

garfield lover. youll never like garfield like HE likes garf.

HE SUCKS AT GEOGRAPHY SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the end (for now)... do yall have hcs for my oc cus ill eat them up and send u a million dollars. but also just gimme darlin hcs

AGAIN IM SORRY IM SORRY IF UR SICK OF ME LMFAOO

[fantasiasymphonyofsorcerersau]

Some fun facts about each of the characters!!

(All art by Aero and Golden! 💛)

MICKEY:

- Mickey: Is obsessed with toy trains and model trains, he sets them up all over the house and Yen Sid has to be careful not to trip over them!

- Mickey also has an entire closet of all the clothes he’s worn in his movies and the parks (it’s probably magical) and he sometimes plays dress up as a prince or a train conductor

- He’s cheese obsessed and will have it on toast for breakfast or as a snack

- Goldie called him “Teddy” when she first arrived with her amnesia, because she subconsciously remembered having Mickey teddies and plushies when she was a little girl.

- Rubbing Mickey’s ears will bring him comfort even though it tickles quite a bit!

- Mickey is obviously in love with Minnie, and the two often go on holidays when she’s not working at the newly reopened BowTique!

- Sometimes Mickey and Goldie can age regress slightly, wanting comfort and cuddles, so they usually go to each other or Yen Sid, who doesn’t mind at all and finds it rather cute

JULIUS:

- Julius goes nonverbal when he’s afraid, so the family use sign to talk to him. He was nonverbal for a while when he arrived at the workshop.

- He likes to play with yarn and gets irritated by red dot laser pointers! Scout, Mickey and Goldie have to beware that their robes don’t get confused with the dot!

- He likes anchovies and other fish like sardines a lot, he will put them on toast

- He and Mickey both have a fear of deep water that they’re getting over!

- He can use his tail as an extra limb!

- He is dating Fanny Cottontail and the two are in a happy relationship

OSWALD:

- Oswald LOVES coffee and cannot function in the morning without it. He is feral otherwise.

- He loves Ortensia and all his kids and visits them often

- He teases Goldie a lot but has the mentality of “only I can be mean to her, nobody else”

- Goldie would often cling to him when she was scared as a little girl, as she found his presence comforting and saw him as big and strong (since he’s the biggest brother due to his ears, despite being the middle child)

- He uses his remote to generate electricity which helps him do magic in a unique way. Everyone in the house learns music magic, but they combine it with their own innate magical abilities! He also has a few unique spells he’s created on his own.

SCOUT:

- Scout is considered everyone’s big sister, even though she’s a lot younger than the boys!

- She is a talented musician and loves to DJ, her dream is to become a magical DJ and have her name in lights

- Her spirit animal is a wolf! (The boys all have their respective animals as theirs)

- She tried to leave her apprenticeship when she was around 11, but came back at about 12, before Golden arrived.

- She treasures her journal and is always scribbling and drawing in it, she likes to draw nature like birds and finches, but also people she loves

- Speaking of people she loves, she has a crush on Tyke, a DJ she met in the park and now is friends with online who also has a little sister called Amelia (just do not say this to Scout’s face!!)

- Scout adores her mother Sonatina, and has the last name Simons-Symphonus. She hyphenated her mother’s name with her adoptive father’s.

(Baby Scout!)

GOLDEN:

- Golden came to the workshop with amnesia that reduced her to the mind of an infant. She was 5 but exhibited many behaviors of a younger child, including babbling (“waaaah, babababa…”), not understanding what things were or how they worked (she once thought a feather duster was food and tried to eat it), or being intensely scared by things like thunderstorms since she didn’t know what was going on

- Golden liked to play doctor when she was little, especially with Mickey since he liked being doted on. She liked to feel as if she was helping others, since she has a huge protective instinct and can be very passionate about helping others.

- Deep down she is very insecure about her current family being taken away, and she needs a lot of comfort due to what she has to go through in the story. She can come off as needy and clingy, but she’s a very scared child who’s making decisions beyond her years.

- When she’s afraid (post part 7) her hair will turn white out of stress temporarily. It is known as Marie-Antoinette Syndrome (oddly sounds like MarionetteAngie 👀)

- Golden is afraid of dying and going to the void, an endless dark and cold expanse where she has to wait to be revived. If her heart is linked to another person’s, though, they can control how long she’s in the void and how fast she revives, even though doing so causes excessive pain. Reviving takes a lot of her magical energy and makes her entire body ache, since it’s being kickstarted back into action every time. Sometimes these aches are incredibly debilitating.

- Golden’s shining, sparkling golden heart looks a lot like the great moon Kingdom Hearts, doesn’t it?

- Her spirit animal is a butterfly, due to her admiration for the bat and the butterfly spell

- Somehow she can perfectly understand the broomies, even though everyone else simply translates their Morse code shuffling.

PERCY:

- Percy is the best light man and I will not take a single dispute!

- He adores ice cream cake, which is based on a line he says in Fantasia: Music Evolved (where Scout also originated)

- Golden designed him and Aero gave him his signature purple colours!

- He has some little thimbles that jingle and play music, they were a gift from the Blue Fairy, his “Mama”

- Percy’s magic is a mix of 2 types of magic- the Blue Fairy’s star magic, and magic that he inherited from his parents… 😉

- Percy doesn’t know who his parents were, but he hopes to find out one day.

- His spirit animal is a stag!

- In his cohort of apprentices, his best friend was a kid named Astra, who he clicked with immediately. They write every so often and Percy hopes to meet up with them soon!

- He is very sensitive and emotional when told he’s loved and cared for! 🥰

YEN SID:

- Yen Sid is over 300 years old

- When he was 5 he began living with Master Grey, his professor and father, and was the youngest in his group. He was close with all his siblings but especially his brothers Ambrose and Vidor

- When he was 15 he graduated sorcery and went down the path of Keyblade training for a while, with Eraqus and Xehanort. Unfortunately, something very important was lacking in their generation, so the aimless Keyblade wielders went their separate ways, though still remained in touch (The AU takes place post-KH3, but kinda just says that Sora didn’t disappear lol)

- He loves hot chocolate with cinnamon and it’s his comfort drink.

- His spirit animal is a phoenix. As a child, it was quite weak for various reasons, but as Yen Sid grew stronger and resilient, it did too 🥰

- He is part of the Council of Wizards, a group of individual who maintain democracy across the Kingdom of Lumos and all its various cities. They work with a Governor, who implements the laws they propose into the cities, and a new one is elected every so often by the people.

- Yen Sid has a crush on the Fairy Godmother (do not say it to his face lol)

STARLIGHT:

- Starlight is Golden’s guardian and best friend. She’s a glowworm who works as a Dream Sentry in the cloud kingdom of Dreamland, a place where there are thousands of glowworms working to protect the dreams of humans and creatures all across the realms

- She has a little pet sheep called Baa-Baa

- Another best friend is a fellow glowworm called Cloudjumper, who is light blue and has clouds all over her. She doesn’t come to earth often and stays in Dreamland taking care of Baa-Baa

- She has a rival called Fireworm, who is a red glowworm that challenges Starlight to try and take her job. Starlight thinks she looks like “a firetruck on steroids”

- Starlight can be very silly despite her small size, she often needs help carrying things or tries to eat things that are far too big for her small mouth, which causes her a little frustration comedically.

- She has immense powers and can put people to sleep, as she did in Part 7 to avoid Goldie feeling any pain when it was her turn to attack- instead of attacking she used a merciful force.

AERO:

- Aero is a master sorcerer who Goldie looks up to and sees as a big inspiration!

- She was trained by both Yen Sid and the Fairy Godmother, so she possesses powers of both. She typically uses a paintbrush to release paint and thinner, and a wand for the rest of her attacks.

- Her spirit animal is a Pegasus. Currently it is just a foal, but with time it will grow 😌

- She can be insecure and had issues with literacy and numerics in the past, but Yen Sid taught her through drawing and examples, and that’s how she learned best!

- She lives in Yen Sid’s Old Tower (from the KH series), since after Yen Sid got his castle he didn’t use it so he decided to give it to her, and she renovated it to her liking.

- Aero collects toys and all sorts of other memorabilia, and often hosts sleepovers in the tower for the kids to enjoy!

- Her companion is Star from Wish, who hangs out with her and accompanies her, since Asha is currently training to be a Fairy Godmother and Aero needed a friend 😊

[cloversplace]

Fluffy Cherrycola hcs

They go on a TON of picnics, they pick a random field of flowers and js hang out and eat snacks, watching the sun set

soda takes any chance he has to put a flower in cherrys hair

(modern ig??) soda always kept the Cherrycola stocked to the max at the DX, and there was never any normal Coke at the Curtis house, that’s kinda how Steve caught on that Soda was dating someone

Whenever Cherry eats a cherry, Soda looks at her with fake despair and goes “CHERRY U CANNIBAL U DISGUST ME HOW COULD U” (cherry does the same thing whenever Soda drinks a can of soda)

Cherry and soda being all lovey dovey around each other and Dally in the Bg just like >:( bc that’s the girl HE liked, and Soda “stole” her from him (Cherry never liked him in the slightest)

Once she started dating Soda, Cherry reintroduced Marcia to Two-bit (she was the wingwomen)

at their wedding, Soda would have 3 best men, Steve, Pony, and Darry, if he didn’t make all of them the best man someone would’ve gotten murdered

Cherry’s parents didn’t got to the wedding so Darry walked her down the aisle

Marcia was MOH, (she slayed) the bridesmaids dresses were pink, the groomsmen all wore sm red (like a red tie or sm idk)

Cherry’s wedding dress was either a long, lace-sleeved mermaid style dress with a v neckline or a a-frame simple sleeveless dress (I can’t decide, she had a little flower charm in her hair tho)

Soda looks at her like she hung the stars (he looks at Curly like he killed their parents but this isn’t abt Curly rn 😛)

Cherry’s middle name is Elaine

They’re so in love omg I can’t-

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[istadris]

For the "Give me a character" meme : The guy with superstar legs from Astérix who gave his name to a salad, and Assurancetourix (Cacofonix)

Julius Caesar

How I feel about this character

Jules César, on l'appelait Jules César, il mettait pas d'falzar pour qu'on voit ses belles jaaaambes...

Ahem. Long story short, when it comes to the Asterix version of the character, I love how he's both a very dignified, intimidating villain who remains the biggest threat to the indomitable Gauls, and yet he's not above petty tantrums when the Gaul's shenanigans get to him, neither do we truly want him to end up bashed and trounced like the rest of the Romans. La clââââsse, messieurs dames.

All the people I ship romantically with this character

Apart from having canonically a very bickering old couple dynamic (and incidentally a kid) with Cleopatra...I'm also shipping him with Asterix and I regret nothing :P

My non-romantic OTP for this character

Who else but the one and only frat bro of Rome, the best and worst friend to have, the himbo supreme, Mark-Antony...who doesn't exist canonically in the Asterix verse but who cares, that's what imagination is for!

My unpopular opinion about this character

Why does he never realize how vital Asterix is to the survival of the village ugnnnnnnn this could make such a good plot !!!

One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon.

Begging the new artists of the comics to give him back his Uderzo look. Seriously, look at the difference !! On dirait qu'il a fait Koh-Lanta !

Assurancetourix/Cacofonix

How I feel about this character

It's so silly how at some point Uderzo went "you know what, that gag of Cacofonix being a terrible singer is getting old. Let's make him ridiculously overpowered and almost never make it a plot point except that one time he saves an entire country from famine !!" The indomitable Gaulls literally have someone able to control the weather and it's almost only ever treated as a gag despite saving the day not just once but TWICE!! Also I love how kids and teenagers love his music. And the one time he's also to properly sing in the animated movies it's an absolute banger.

Also, he's the fruitiest fop to ever walk this village.

All the people I ship romantically with this character

I have seen some very cute Asterix/Cacofonix fanarts here and there so I like it, but honestly @kalincka 's fic I sign, you sing / Le Chant du Signe where Cacofonix has a deaf woodcutter boyfriend.

My non-romantic OTP for this character

I love how Asterix is his biggest supporter (as long as he doesn't sing), there's a whole audio adventure where he encourages Cacofonix to participate to a singing contest (and making sure with Obelix that the public doesn't strangle him)

My unpopular opinion about this character

Okay so... while I do agree that the other indomitable are sometimes jerks to him...if you ever had a neighbor or roommate with an awful singing voice or very loud music who makes noise at any time of the day, including the night or during special events, you would probably want to shut them up too and not be above using force.

One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon.

Give him back his ability to *play* instruments ! He used to be good at playing as long as he didn't sing, what happened!

Give me a character and I’ll break their ass down

[lezzballer]

Diana Taurasi sleepover headcanons

(Completely SFW!! I just wanted to use that picture to get your attention 😇)

(That picture is from 2010 so these headcanons are from that era too)

∞ Diana's place is cute enough to be on HGTV. But there's more clutter than you expected

∞ There's art and family pictures on her walls. She has a nice glass case full of old momentos. But she doesn't have any trophies anywhere

∞ Her living room has a DVD shelf and some old game consoles. The coffee table is piled high with lifestyle and sports magazines

∞ She chats with her mom on the phone in Spanish for a few minutes while you thumb through her magazines

∞ Her kitchen cupboards are stocked with unopened bottles of fancy liquor that she doesn't really drink anymore. Her fridge is stocked with hard seltzer and regular seltzer. And her recycling bin is full of empty bottles of fancy wine. She can't cook anything besides cereal, toast, sandwiches, sliced fruit, and coffee. She offers to make all five of those things for you

∞ Her room looks clean but only because she hastily tidied it up while making you wait outside. On her bedside table is a biography of Julius Caesar. There's an old stuffed animal sitting on the bench at the foot of her bed

∞ Her huge walk-in closet resembles a department store with the men's section and women's section all mixed together. There's a glass box displaying watches sitting on top of a locked safe containing even more watches. The shoe situation is reasonable because she stores most of her shoes elsewhere. In the back of the closet is the door to her bathroom. That bathroom contains a lifetime supply of hairspray. By the sink, there's a colorful glass bong she forgot to put away

∞ At dusk, she goes around and checks to make sure all the doors and windows are locked

∞ She'll cuddle up with anyone whether you're just a friend or something more. During the day, she's always on the move and she's larger than life. But as she's sitting by your side at night, you notice she's suddenly very small

∞ If you spend the night at her place, she does not shut up the entire time. She will just keep talking and talking unless you bluntly tell her to be quiet so you can sleep. You need to be assertive about making her be quiet or else she'll keep thinking of things to say

∞ She's an insomniac. She does not sleep all through the night. She just lies there with her eyes closed replaying basketball games in her head. But once she finds the right person to sleep next to, she'll sleep more soundly

∞ She wakes up at 5am and makes coffee every morning. You don't hear her alarm because she wakes up 3 minutes before it goes off and silences it

∞ She makes her bed every morning and neurotically changes her sheets more than necessary. But she can't make her bed this morning because you're sleeping in it

∞ By the time you wake up, she's already showered, dressed, and bunned. And the coffee is cold. She won't reheat your coffee because reheating coffee goes against her values. She insists on taking you to a cafe on the way to the gym

∞ She drives to the cafe and finishes the story she was telling last night right before you fell asleep. You don't remember the first half of the story very well but the conclusion is entertaining

[weirdly-specific-but-ok]

julius caesar but i've never watched it

...either the play or the actual man. I am not a time-travelling voyeur. Why does that give Doctor Who vibes? I haven't watched that either.

Anyway, happy Ides of March, tumblr. Here we are. Doing what I do worst, making a summary of things I have no authority to summarise... WAHOO LET'S GO. Whatever it is I know about the play:

Caesar was vibing sometime around the '40s. 0040s, not 1940s.

He has a wife named Calpurnia. A maggot wants to be her because and I quote 'no one ever listens to me either'.

She tells him not to go to some kind of coronation or speech or something on the Ides. He's like nah wifey 'sall gucci.

I regret saying that sentence. As did Caesar, because he went and got stabbed in 44. Spoiler alert.

People ship Mark Antony with Caesar but some ship Brutus and Caesar. *youtuber voice* Comment below with your favourite ship.

Don't do it I don't want to know. Anyway, he's also married to Cleopatra, who is killed by snake venom that may not have been snake venom or something.

Idk they were cute. They had a kid that ran away and Asterix and Obelix had to take care of him. Caesarian?

WAIT IS A C-SECTION CALLED A CAESARIAN BECAUSE YOU CUT IT OPEN AND CAESAR WAS STABBED? WHAT?

There is a soothsayer. He tries to soothwarn Caesar.

Caesar does not soothlisten. Caesar is a lil bitch.

On the Ides of March, Caesar goes up to the soothsayer who is lurking on the steps of the maybe-coronation place. He soothsays The Ides of March are come!

The soothsayer soothsighs and soothsays Aye, Caesar, but not gone.

The senators, otherwise known as the soothslayers, have been plotting for a while. Brutus is a very dear friend of Caesar. He thinks Caesar slays.

But the other senators convince him this is what's best for Rome. So he thinks Caesar should be slayed.

So now the soothslayers at the maybe-coronation gather around Caesar and start stabbing him. Et tu, Brute? and all that (though I remember something about that phrase not meaning the same thing as it does in popular context...).

The soothslayers are a bit extra. Like bro. One stab to the heart would have soothsufficed.

Anyway, Caesar is soothslayed like the soothsayer soothsaid.

There is a funeral thing. The People of Rome are cranky.

A maggot once said Moots, maggots, countrymen! and it lives rent-free in my head.

Anyway what Mark Antony actually says is a whole ass speech. FRIENDS, ROMANS, COUNTRYMEN, LEND ME YOUR EARS. I COME TO BURY CAESAR, NOT TO PRAISE HIM! THE EVIL THAT MEN DO LIVES AFTER THEM, THE GOOD IS INTERR'D WITH THEIR BONES (I THINK I HAVEN'T HEARD THE SPEECH IN A WHILE OK) SO LET IT BE WITH CAESAR.

So he gives the soothspeech and everyone is emotional. IF YOU HAVE TEARS, PREPARE TO SHED THEM NOW. Damn bro. It's like playing villain music just as the camera focuses on the villain.

Anyway then there is a lot of chaos and blah blah blah Mark Antony does some stuff Caesar's adoptive son Octavian does some stuff.

There's some bloke named Augustus who may or may not be Octavian (if he was sorry for the deadname Auggy my bad).

Brutus is killed? Or he kills Mark Antony? One of them die.

They were totally not fighting over who was a better lover to Caesar.

Roman Republic gone byebye as I say to Roxie. Roman Empire starts. The end.

Er.

That was a thing. I rather like summarising my homeboy Shakespeare haven't read him in a while and I only read his comedies. Maybe I should do more in honour of the Globe Theatre Maggots.

Happy Ides. Please don't soothslay me. I've been a good Maggot Prince to you, haven't I?

*runs just in soothcase*

[my-name-is-apollo]

OKAY so I read "The Caesars" by emperor Julian and y'all, if you love Lucian's satires this is absolutely for you.

Here are some of my favorite parts from it:

A quick summary: Romulus (who has now attained the status of a god, like Heracles) once hosted a Saturnalia and invited the Greek gods and the Roman emperors to the banquet. A contest between the Roman emperors ensued, with Alexander the Great called in as an extra contestant upon Heracles' request.

Silenus is the star of the show, doing most of the jesting. But I really like the way his bond with Dionysus is highlighted

And it's no joke, he really does roast these emperors till they're sizzling lol starting with Julius Caesar himself:

Next comes Augustus Octavius, whose entry is so pretentious and pompous that it becomes repulsive

Apollo gets a bit defensive over his "nursling" (a nod to the belief that Octavius was actually Apollo's son) and goes *insert Barbie meme "it's really not that bad! it just needs a little... shaping. To the salon!!"* ft Zenon the Philosopher who casts some spells of philosophy to make Octavius less obnoxious

And it works because Octavius is mostly humble and well mannered for the rest of the day lol

Heracles grabs this opportunity to fanboy over Alexander the great.

Like, "my beloved Alexander"?? It's cute when the gods gush over their mortal descendants.

Now, a shoutout to the emperors who didn't even get a chance to sit in the assembly because they were the worst of the lot apparently. We have:

Caligula, so terrible that the gods didn't wanna even look at him and he straight away was sent to Tartarus

Nero, who tried to be an Apollo wannabe and promptly got taken to the underworld

Commodus, whom Silenus didn't even bother to roast (and he tripped and fell anyway, what a loser)

There are more but these were the funniest

Anyway, the gods decide on how to choose the best amongst the Emperors. Apollo and Hermes have differing opinions on this, but Zeus decides to entertain the suggestions of both of his sons :3 (finally, one instance where he treats Apollo and Hermes equally)

All the emperors talk about their achievements first, then Hermes cross examines them to see if their motives were worthy enough and oh boy, it does not go well for Alexander who is brought to the verge of tears by Dionysus lmaooo

Anyway, in the end the gods vote and Emperor Marcus Aurelius wins the contest. But after that, Zeus asks each emperor to choose a god to spend the rest of their evening with

Ares and Aphrodite kind of just adopt Caesar LOL and yes, Cronus is present, sitting beside Zeus, with Rhea and Hera also sitting with them. He is the one who nominates Marcus Aurelius.

but here's the most crack part of this whole thing:

Like who invited Jesus bro skdjsndn 😭

Anyway, the story ends with Hermes giving some generic advice to the author, Emperor Julian and ending the story. Also, Julian lets us know that this whole story was told to him by none other than Hermes himself, and gives a disclaimer that he doesn't know if it's is true or just a lie fabricated by Hermes, or a mixture of both LMAO

Here's the link PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE THING

[liquidstar]

SEASON 3 TRAILER DROPPED HERES MY THOUGHTS (LN spoilers)

BROTHER AND SISTER OF ALL TIME THEYRE SO CUTE <3 love seeing how their relationship has progressed from beako literally throwing him out a window for stuff like this to her happily playing along its so so so so so cute. genuinely just one of the cutest and sweetest dynamics in the series

hi ram roswaal and fred :) this is probably all we're going to really see of you guys this arc lol

JOSHUA REAL!!!!! but not for long (also otto in the bg foreshadowing all the drinking hes about to do this arc. hes so stressed. poor emilia is trying her best)

julius looks so babyfaced here? they really emphasized his long eyelashes just like subaru has been on about every time he mentions him. they better include the scene where he checks him out, like, if they dont animate subaru looking dead at this mans ass im going to riot

i LOVE this shot of ana. you can really tell shes up to some corrupt capitalist bullshit as we speak. love her for that. wish i had this pic when i made that one money game anastasia video

the red dress actually does look really good on crusch like it compliments the green hair really well but also the crusch we know would not walk around in such a thing so its like. damn looks like the "memories are an important part of identity" story thinks memories are an important part of identity. who knew.

ALSO LOVE FELTS NEW LOOK SO MUCH! the only complaint is i felt (felt lol) like the red brought out her eyes more but the blue also looks cool. three primary colors all being used looks nice too

whatever who cares about all that THE CUNT!!!!!!! THE CUNT IS HERE!!! I CANNOT WAIT FOR ALL THE DRAMA SHE CAUSES TO BE ANIMATED FOR REAL

no fucking way... did they actually...

THEY DID! THEY CENSORED THAT HORRIBLE FUCKING DESIGN OH MY GOD. SHES WEARING SHORTS AND JUST A CROPPED SHIRT. AND CHAPS I GUESS? BUT ALSO A LITTLE SKIRT CAPE SO NO ASS SHOTS... THIS WILL MAKE WATCHING THE SEASON SO MUCH MORE TOLERABLE. i mean not perfect but STILL.

photos taken seconds before disaster lmfao. i still love how chin thinks subaru is a freak and weirdo for being so buddy buddy with him after he and his buddies mugged him. twice. (even more times from subarus perspective. hell he stabbed subaru once) genuinely cant wait to see more of this dynamic its so stupid.

THE FUCKING CUNT!!!!!! also the apples lol

oh you poor thing. you have no idea what next level family drama bullshit awaits. good luck. get ready to kill grandma AGIAN lol

:'( emilia still misses her terrible cat dad and its kinda sad when you know were not getting a resolution on that here either. they both look so sad :(

i cannot wait for garf mommy issues round fucking 2.

THIS CRAZY BITCH!!! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THIS CRAZY BITCH ANIMATED. I CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW THEYRE PORTRAY HER MANNERISMS. ESP W HOW WILD PETELGEUSE WAS ANIMATED IN S1. REAL LOONY TOONS BULLSHIT. AND HER POWERS ARE ALSO SOOOOOO MUCH COOLER I CANT WAIT

NO MORE DRESSES FOR CRUSCH YAY

he fucking bit it. yeah i guess thats what dogs do tho.

YOU. DIVORCE MAN. KILL YOURSELF. SLASH SERIOUS.

the empathy powers will have a glowing eye effect. very cool but i hope they dont show it too much in the first scene bc like in the LN i think its cooler if you dont know why everything is so... Wrong.

i dont rly have anything to say i just think ferris looks cool covered in blood. imagine being healed here like doctor catgirl will see you now

emilia be nice. that crazy bitch might be your mom. just like how the previous crazy bitch was in fact your dad.

THEY CHANGED UP CAPELLA'S DESIGN TOO honestly tho her being sexualized makes sense w a lot of the themes (the way its intentionally meant to be perverse and gross in a way explicitly stated) so i didnt mind as much and she still IS here but. this is still an improvement imo just a better outfit looks cooler. bug.

NAUR I DONT WANNA WAIT... OCTOBER.... AUGH

[natsukihappyhousehold]

prologue - welcome to the student council!

"That concludes the Opening Ceremony. All students, please return to each of your classroom in an orderly manner."

I sigh in relief as the opening ceremony comes to an end. The hall is noisy as everyone stands from their seat. Subaru-senpai and the others, who actually manage to participate in the Opening Ceremony quietly for the rest of the ceremony also stands up from their seats. 

Subaru-senpai turns towards me with a nervous expression. "What do you think about my speech?"

To be honest, other than the cringe-worthy opening, his speech can be said to be really well-done. He addressed everyone in the room equally, and encouraged the new students with cheer and open-mindedness. When he's done, I found myself clapping enthusiastically like everyone else.

[It's amazing!] [It's a bit too much...] [Are you a swindler?]

...What was that last option? That won't help me in raising his affection meter at all, right? Why is it there? Or is this really that kind of chaotic game where wacky options are viable options?

Trying very hard not to visibly sigh, obviously I choose the safest option. There's no reason for me to choose the other two which are basically just badmouthing him.

"It's amazing! I was moved by your speech!"

Subaru-senpai looks at me in surprise before he laughs nervously, "I actually forgot what I needed to talk about up there, but I'm glad if a new student like you find it good."

[Subaru Affection Up!]

"Huh?!" Wait, the swindler one is actually true?!

I should've picked that one instead... But no, lowering his affection meter just to be honest is a suicidal move. I'm a veteran otome game protagonist, I know better than that.

"So.. What's your name, cutie-pie?" The cute cat demi-human—Ferris-senpai tilts his head as he peers at my face.

Even though he sounds so friendly, his gaze is sharp with caution. It's easy to pin down that he's the type that will be hard to conquer. The type that once I get his affection meter up and rolling, he'll be all over me. It's obvious because he's a cat demi-human, he'll be the cat-boy stereotype.

"My name is Mochizuki Fumi. It's nice to meet you, Senpai." I bow my head. "I'm sorry, you have to take care of me."

Subaru-senpai shakes his head. "No, it's my fault for letting Kurosagi ran off. Because of that, you ended up sitting with us and not with your classmates."

The handsome one with the glasses—Julius-senpai, sigh. "As I thought."

"You picking a fight with me, bastard?!"

Ignoring Subaru-senpai's glare, Julius-senpai also looks over to me and bows elegantly. "I apologize on our President's behalf. As you can see, he still has much to learn."

"I heard that, you snobbish—!!" Subaru-senpai storms toward Julius-senpai, but somehow Reinhard-senpai is already hugging him from behind. Wait, since when is Reinhard-senpai there?

"Reinhaaard!! Let me goooo!!!"

"Sorry, Subaru. I promise Julius and Ferris to keep you behaving." Reinhard-senpai chuckles as Subaru-senpai squirms helplessly in his arms. Wait, how strong is he to be able to lift Subaru-senpai from the ground? Is he the sleeper build type character??

Ferris-senpai lightly brushes Subaru-senpai's ear with a finger. With a cheeky grin, he plays with Subaru-senpai's ear. "Seriously, this is the first day of a new school year and Subaru-kyun has already made trouble? Naughty kid~"

"Hya! Fe-Ferris, not my ears!!" Subaru-senpai moves his head away from Ferris-senpai's ministrations with a red face. Reinhard-senpai laughs as he moves away, still carrying Subaru-senpai, away from Ferris-senpai.

Wow, they really do have fun by themselves...

"Although he is like that, everyone here is a member of this Academy's student council members." I snap back to Julius-senpai. It looks like he notices my attention has wandered to those three. Although it seems like he also watched them too before returning to our conversation. Whoops.

He smiles gently at me as our eyes meet. "My name is Julius Euclius. I hope you have a great time in this school, Mochizuki-jou."

Ah, he's that type of character. Polite, serious, upholding the school rules with a stick in his butt type. But the fact that he doesn't mind his three friends goofing off in public shows that he's probably pretty lax and not as uptight as the standard stickler stereotype. Basically, the idiot nerd.

"Thank you very much..."

[Euclius-senpai] [Julius-senpai] [Yuri-senpai]

...Seriously, what's with the last option? That's too high of a hurdle just for a first meeting, right? The safest option should be calling him Euclius-senpai, but...

"...Julius-senpai."

I decide to take a gamble.

From what I've observed and experienced in the past hour, WataShuya: Lugnica Academy is a wacky romcom type of otome game, where a girl and a boy holding hands while running is just a part of a normal youthful days.

I thought it'll be the orthodox high-school romance drama because the setting is a prestigious high school. But if the male love interest is the type to get manhandled by his peers, I think I should kiss good-bye to a romantic and dramatic love story.

Julius-senpai nods at me. See? Calling him by his first name is not a big deal. Even though first-name basis should be one of the highlight that our relationship is improving for his type of character...

"Hi hi~ Nya can call Feri-chan as Feri-chan, Mochizuki-chan!" I jump in surprise as Ferris-senpai...Feri-chan? is suddenly up in my face. Ugh, I don't like this teasing type of love interest...

[I'll do that, Feri-chan.] [I'll do that, Feri-senpai.] [I'll do that, Feri-kun.]

Why are all the options so overfriendly?! What is this game?!

"I'll do that, Feri-senpai." I try to keep my annoyance at bay and keep up my polite smile. Feri-senpai may act friendly, but he's the type who has a lot of landmines. With his type, I'd better keep a proper distance so it'll be easier for me to raise his affection meter later.

Feri-senpai narrows his eyes in delight, "Good, good. Nya do know your place, first year-chan."

It looks like I pass his judgment for now.

Reinhard-senpai walks over to us with Subaru-senpai still under his arm—How strong is this guy?!

"You can just call me Reinhard, Mochizuki-san."

I though he's supposed to be the ikemen refreshing type!! Is he a jock?! Or even a superhuman?! That's scary!!!

No, calm down, Mochizuki "Mofuko" Fumi! He may have a look like an idol and a strength like a joke character, but he's usually the one with the deepest backstory and the wildest route in this kind of game! Don't back down just because he's too incomprehensible for your feeble mind!

"I will, Reinhard-senpai. Thanks for letting me join you..."

[Natsuki-senpai] [Subaru-senpai] [Subaru]

Do I even need to choose...? "Subaru-senpai".

Subaru-senpai grins as he gives a thumbs-up at me, "Like I said, it's a senior's duty to look after their junior, Mofuko!"

Ah, he's using my nickname already. Moreover, without my permission? Ugh, he's the type of guy who latches on to other people without caring for their personal space... How troublesome.

"Do you want us to accompany you to your class?" Reinhard-senpai asks me with a tilt of his head.

"Um..." All of you?!

"Won't it just make her look like she's in trouble?" Feri-senpai puts a hand to his lips in a thinking motion.

"Then maybe if it's only one of us..." Julius-senpai mutters as he brushes his bangs. Subaru-senpai, noticing Julius-senpai is glancing at him, looks up at me.

"So, what do you want, Mofuko?"

No, first of all, you should tell Reinhard-senpai to put you down.

Thankfully, the system gives me an option so I won't have to bite off my own comment.

[Thank you.] [If it's only one of you...] [I'll go alone.]

Feri-senpai's judgement is right. If I go to class with these entourage, it'll just be embarrassing for me. Even the potential CG is not worth it.

Meanwhile, if I ask only one of them, I don't know whether I can choose who will accompany me. The problem is if it's a random draw and I pull Feri-senpai. By this point in time, being alone with Feri-senpai is a gamble.

So the best choice is...

"I'll go alone. Thank you for your offer." I bow in front of them. Reinhard-senpai looks a little disappointed as he put Subaru-senpai to the ground. Finally.

"I understand, please take care."

"Let's meet again, Mofuko!" Subaru-senpai waves his arm with a wide swing and a wider smile, and Feri-senpai waves his hand modestly. I bow down with a smile again before walking away from them and out of the auditorium.

Currently, those four are my love interests in WataShuya: Lugnica Academy. I don't know if it'll increase or not, but I should be open to any possibility of a new love interest popping up. I think I have until this year's summer vacation to meet all of my love interests.

The first love interest I meet is Subaru-senpai. Not only I meet him way earlier than the others, he also has two solo CGs just from this prolog alone. My interaction with him more or less shows me what kind of otome game this is. He's definitely the poster boy.

The other love interests I meet together are Reinhard-senpai, Julius-senpai, and Feri-senpai. While Feri-senpai seems like the difficult love interest, Reinhard-senpai and Julius-senpai look like the orthodox love interests—that means they should be easier to conquer.

However, talking about their appearance, it's definitely Reinhard-senpai first, then Julius-senpai, Feri-senpai, and Subaru-senpai. I guess it narrows down my my choice between Julius-senpai and Reinhard-senpai...

But Euclius... I think I've heard that name before—Don't tell me, he's actually from a really famous family, the likes that have their own segment on TVs?!

Oh no, I hate rich guy routes. I still remember being kidnapped just for an event with Sota-kun...

On the other hand, I genuinely can't predict if Reinhard-senpai is supposed to be the crack route or the hidden depth route. Moreover, I have a bad premonition just looking at his hair and eye colors.

If possible, I don't want any of these love interests...

But no matter what, I have to choose one...

Okay, I've decided. Based on looks and possibility of how the route will turns out, I think Julius-senpai is the best and the safest option. There's nothing to complain about his noble face and dignified bearing, and I also have experience dealing with rich boy archetypes. I can do this.

My priority will be Julius-senpai's route!

"Hey, hey, you're the girl that sat with the student council, right?!"

I freeze as a barrage of girls suddenly block my way when I open my classroom door.

Yikes, the NPC gossip!

I forgot that an otome game protagonist who stands out on the first day of school will be at the center of the school's gossip mill. Even my classmates with their black [???] in front of them won't be out of that loop.

"You're a first year too? I thought you're a second year like them!"

"How do you even get to the auditorium with Natsuki-senpai?!"

"Um..."

"How does it feel to be so close to the Sword Saint?!"

Wait. "Sword Saint?"

"Yeah... Didn't you know? Reinhard van Astrea-senpai is supposed to be the Sword Saint. Ah, he's still underage so his name is kept from the public, but everyone in this school knows about him."

I DIDN'T KNOW!!! I wanted to hit myself for being such an idiot!! No wonder I feel a bad omen from his flaming red hair and sky blue eyes—it's the Astrea trait!! Even an otome game protagonist like me knows that family!

Sword Saint—a title that has been passed down in the Astrea family for generations. Even in a peaceful setting like in this world, the one who bears the title of the "Sword Saint" is said to bear the burden of protecting the peace of the world.

Huh?! You mean someone like the Sword Saint is a viable love interest for me in this game?! Are you kidding me?!

Even as the holder of the Divine Protection of Maiden System, I never have thought that someone as amazing as a Sword Saint can fall in love with a commoner like me!

Wait, an extraordinary love interest is the norm for an otome game!! Dammit!!

"Hey, do you know about Julius-senpai? Not only is he from a western noble line, but the Euclius family is also one of the biggest corporate family in Japan!"

And extraordinary love interest number two is here!!

But I'm glad he's only from a rich prestigious family, that's within my predictiom. As long as none of them is as impressive as a Sword Saint, I can relax. I just have to make sure not to get into Reinhard-senpai's route even accidentally.

This information dump has been fruitful but I want to put my belongings first. I want to excuse myself from the situation to get to my seat, but Divine Protection of Maiden System doesn't allow me to do a free action. Dammit! Do I have to keep listen to all these NPC's yapping until they're done?!

At least please let me put my bag first.

"Both Euclius-senpai and Astrea-senpai is so handsome and kind, right?"

"I know! Not only that, Euclius-senpai has the highest grade in school, both in academic and sports. Perfect in conduct and his daily life, as expected of 'the Finest'!"

"But Astrea-senpai can do many things, you know? There's a rumor that the world loves him so much that he can get all kinds of divine protections any time he wants!"

"They're both so amazing!"

Okay, they're both the talented perfect prince type, got it. Reinhard-senpai's route will probably be about his role as the Sword Saint. A sword saint's love story... sounds like I need to prepare to fight against the very world itself if I enter his route.

Meanwhile, Julius-senpai is probably about his family's legacy or lineage. So his route might be about inheritance? Or maybe an arranged marriage? Wait, he's not as snobbish as he looks, but what if there's a secret 'slavery' route?! Ugh, I hope not.

"I know! And Argyle-senpai is super cute, I thought he's a girl!!"

"Ah, but he's from that Argyle family, right..?"

"Also, there's a rumor he's a delinquent back in his first year so I wouldn't be charmed by his looks if I were you..."

Wow, Feri-senpai's route is more difficult that I thought... Not only is he the sly and wary cat character, but he also has both past delinquency and family trouble plot points? The more I hear about Feri-senpai, the more I think he's more trouble than he's worth.

"As I thought, Astrea-senpai is the best!"

"No no, it has to be Euclius-senpai!"

"But it's too bad they're not the president..."

Oh yeah, they haven't talked about Subaru-senpai yet. Honestly, the other three are already impressive enough that I can guess Subaru-senpai is the token ordinary boy.

Because he's just a common normal teenager, his route will most likely be about how he feels like he's not good enough for his position as the student council. Just an ordinary and common youthful love story. No wonder he's this installment's poster boy.

As the main love interest, won't his route be too boring though?

But... if it's boring then maybe I should—

"Natsuki-senpai once beat up 100 delinquents himself, right?!"

"He must have sic the Sword Saint and the Finest to clean them up!"

"Wait, didn't he use the help of a shinobi yakuza and the oni clan?"

WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!?!?

"Someone said that he made all of them bow down to him as he laughed!"

"No, I heard that everyone kissed his foot willingly and thanked him!"

"Oh yeah, they said that he can make all men go crazy for him..."

Wait a minute, it should've been all GIRLS right?!

"Also, everyone said he walks around with a bunch of little girls!"

"I heard he has a little sister and he's quite the siscon, you know?"

"But you can see him having dates with two senior girls in town!"

THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT BY GIRLS!! ALSO I HAVE RIVALS?!

"Well, it's true that he mend our school's relationship with our sister school."

"He got the position because Reinhard-senpai ran the campaign for him, though."

"The upperclassman said that our school's environment is better than last year."

"Plus, he got suspended on the first week of school last year! That's amazing!"

Um... Wait, wait, wait. Hold on a second. There's too many information about Subaru-senpai I can't catch up.

He's supposed to be the token NPC-lookalike, right? The relatable one? The one whose trouble should be extraordinary in its ordinariness among extraordinary people?

BUT WHY IS HE THE ONE WITH THE MOST ATTRIBUTES?!?!

Calm down, calm down, Mofuko. Let's think it through calmly.

First of all, what's with that delinquent story? Is he strong or is he influential? Well, I don't know what the true story is but if Reinhard-senpai did vouch for him to be President last year I can assume he sic Reinhard-senpai on them at least... right?

Right, let's put aside the shinobi yakuza and the oni clan thing.

Also, the fact that he managed to befriend the Sword Saint, the Finest, and someone like Feri-Senpai paints him as a charismatic person... But why men and little girls? If he's the playboy type, that's not the kind of harem you'd expect from him... right?

Seriously, compared to the freaking Sword Saint, isn't the President too strong of a character?!

What is he, a hero in the making that will save the world?! The cheat-type narou protagonist?! I don't get him at all!!

Also rivals?! Out of all the love interest in this installment, he's the one with two rival characters?! Are you kidding me?! He's not even as good-looking as the other three!!

What will his route even be?! An unexpected family drama? A love triangle? A harem comedy? School crisis? Not to even mention the freaking shinobi yakuza and oni clan thing—Political thriller?!

Shouldn't his route be about the protagonist (as in me) giving him a pep talk and a kind smile when he's down?! Why is he hogging all kinds of plot that doesn't even make any sense for his type?!

What the heck kind of character are you, Natsuki Subaru?!?!

...Ah, no good. I should stay away from his route. He's more of a red flag that Feri-senpai the menhera and Reinhard-senpai the Sword Saint.

Julius-senpai, you're the only one I can trust. Please be a normal otome game route.

"By the way, why did you sit with them, Mochizuki-san?"

"Ah—" Right, I haven't finished the NPC mandatory event yet. "—I was late and found Subaru-senpai, so he offered to let me sit with him and the others."

"Hm... Is that so...?"

I keep the smile on my face as the girls around me show how unconvinced they are by my answer. Unfortunately, that's the truth. More unfortunately, I know that this will be the thing that drives a wedge between us so there will be an event where the student council members protect me from their envy.

How troublesome.

But where is my informant? In the previous two installments, they're all my female classmates who become my friends. But I never get alienated right from the get-go before...

"Um, excuse me...." A kind voice catches the girls' attention away from me. As they gasp in surprise, I turn around to see the person with the light voice behind me.

It's a young man with grey shoulder-length hair and gentle gray-blue eyes behind a pair of big round glasses. He looks tidy in his red tie, green sweater, and school blazer ensemble. Although he looks handsome in a down-to-earth sort of way, he gives off the vibes of an NPC.

I thought he'd be the token ordinary love interest in WataShuya: Lugnica Academy, but the [???] in front of his chest is green.

So, he's a key character? I wonder who this is...?

"Excuse me, can I borrow your time for a moment?"

Finally, a way for me to get away from these NPCs! "Of course."

I follow behind him as we left the classroom. I know those classmates of me is waiting for me to finish this talk.

"I'm sorry for taking you away from your friends. I'm Otto Suwen, a second year in the business course."

"I'm Mochizuki Fumi. It's nice to meet you." I bow my head politely. He actually helped me, so he shouldn't apologize in the first place.

Suwen-senpai bows to me in exchange, "No, I should be the one bowing my head over here. I'm sorry for the trouble that Natsuki-san has caused you..."

"Ah..." He's the key character for Subaru-senpai's route then. As expected of the main love interest, his key character moves fast. "No, he's the one helping me. So there's no need for Suwen-senpai to apologize."

"No, no, you get bombarded by your friends like that right? That means Natsuki-san is making trouble for you. Also, I have an older brother in third year so being called Suwen-senpai is..."

"Of course! It's no problem, Otto-senpai." I reply as he scratches his cheek awkwardly. Judging by the way he follows up on me and how fondly he talks about Subaru-senpai, he must be Subaru-senpai's friend.

He's a pretty nice and calm person, why is he friends with someone like Subaru-senpai?

"Well, if you have any trouble, feel free to ask me anything. As a senior, I'll help you out."

HE'S THE INFORMANT?!?!

I hold back my gasp as information flows into my mind along with Otto-senpai's words. Basic data of my love interests—Subaru-senpai, Reinhard-senpai, Julius-senpai, and Feri-senpai—comes into view like they're part of the world.

This isn't a new thing. The same thing also happens in the previous two installments of WataShuya. The first time it happened in elementary school, I cried out of shock. The second time in middle school, I managed to keep my cool.

There is nothing surprising about the sudden onslaught of data and visual in this first meeting with the informant. Whenever I meet them and ask them about one of the love interests, I can see the data about my love interests and their opinion and affection meter to me.

I prepare to continue the conversation to check more about the love interests in WataShuya: Lugnica Academy. But—

Relationship chart?

That's something that doesn't exist in the previous installments. What does it mean?

"Otto-senpai, can you tell me more about the student council?" As I ask, the relationship chart springs open in my vision.

Huh...?

"Of course. They're all second years, and while Natsuki-san is like that, Astrea-san and Euclius-san are capable enough to support him. Ferris-san is no slouch either."

I nod, but my thoughts are spiraling as I make sense of the chart in front of my eyes.

Wait, why is this chart—

"Oh, there she is! Mofukoooo!!"

I jump as a loud voice break through my concentration. "Subaru-senpai?!"

What is he doing here? Also, can he not call me with a nickname with a loud voice so soon?! The girls in my class may be NPCs but they can be my torturers or bullies depending on the route!!

"Natsuki-san?! What are you doing here?"

"That's supposed to be my line, Otto! Are you picking up Mofuko after rejecting Marone-san last year?! You player!!"

"I am not picking up girls! Also, Marone-san has nothing to do with this, I'm cleaning your mess!! " Otto-senpai stomps his foot in anger. There goes the soothing young man...

"Ah, about that..." Subaru-senpai rubs his hair roughly before turning to me and claps his hands together in apology. "I'm really sorry about this, but come with me! It won't take long, I promise!!"

Subaru-senpai holds my wrist again—?!

"Wait, Natsuki-san!! No running in the hallways!!" Otto-senpai's shout goes ignored as Subaru-senpai and I race across the hallway. I can also hear my classmates' ruckus behind us as they see me holding hands with the student council president.

Oh boy, I know the NPC gossip mill will have fun with this.

But more importantly, I need to make sense of that thing I just saw. The relationship chart. That's—

"Sorry to keep you guys waiting! Mofuko is here!!" Subaru-senpai slams a door open. I jolt as I realize that I've been running without noticing my surroundings all this time.

The room that Subaru-senpai brings me to is smaller than a classroom, with five tables put together at the center of the room. From the room and table sizes, it looks like there should be an empty space between the tables but someone decided to move them closer together.

A whiteboard full of scrawls and sticky notes is located on the right side of the room from the door, while the left side is full of cabinets filled with documents. Curiously, at the corner of the room, there's a black cabinet filled with tea sets and fine plates, the likes that is suitable for afternoon teatime.

Right opposite the door, the open window blows the cute patch curtains in the wind gently.

It's obvious what room this is. Especially with the rest of the people that's waiting in the room.

"Hewwo, Fumi-chan~ We meet again!" Feri-senpai waves his hand from the desk in front of the whiteboard.

"Forgive us for the abrupt summon." Julius-senpai stands up and bows his head apologetically from his desk next to Feri-senpai.

"It's important, so we hope you're willing to hear us out." Reinhard-senpai also stands up as he gestures to the seat nearest to the door next to him.

[*Silently sits down*] [What do you need me for?] [Please cut to the chase, Senpai]

Is this an affection raising meter? I cross my fingers when I choose my option. Please let me raise Julius-senpai's affection. "What do you need me for?"

Julius-senpai smiles as he brushes his bangs. "Right to the point. I don't dislike that."

[Julius Affection Up!]

I clench my imaginary fists in victory, yet I can't feel satisfied with it. Subaru-senpai lets go of my hand so he can approach the empty seat near the door himself.

"You can see that all of us are guys, and second-years at that, right?"

I nod as Reinhard-senpai shifts guiltily in his seat. "It's my fault. I should've been less selfish during the campaign. I'm sorry."

Julius-senpai sighs, "I told you that filling the student council with acquaintances is not a good idea."

When I see them interacting with each other, the information that I see from the new function keeps blaring in my mind like a siren.

[LIKE: Reinhard → Julius : 85% Affection | Label: “A very admirable, noble friend” LIKE: Julius → Reinhard: 90% Affection | Label: “The pinnacle of my admiration”]

"Even though Julius is the one who has the most personal belongings in this room~" Feri-senpai leans on Julius-senpai playfully.

Julius-senpai coughs with a slightly red face. "This and that are very different matters and you know it, Ferris."

Um... Excuse me, Divine Protection of Maiden Blessing, I know I'm in the middle of a mandatory event, but can I ask you something?

[LIKE: Ferris → Julius : 88% Affection | Label: “My patient and kind childhood friend” LIKE: Julius → Ferris : 88% Affection | Label: “My kind and cheerful childhood friend”]

"Okay, Reinhard~ The bad Julius has been punished by Feri-chan!" Feri-senpai laughs as he starts poking at Julius-senpai's arm.

Reinhard-senpai looks at the two with a small smile. "Yes, I can see that. You really saved me, thank you, Ferris."

The new function in WataShuya: Lugnica Academy, "relationship chart", doesn't map relationships between me and my love interests.

[LIKE: Ferris → Reinhard: 85% Affection | Label: “A childish and childlike monster” LIKE: Reinhard → Ferris : 85% Affection | Label: “A gentle soul but also strict friend”]

Subaru-senpai tuts as he boops Reinhard-senpai's nose gently, like a mother reprimanding their child. "Like we've said, don't sweat it."

Reinhard-senpai, who closes his eyes as Subaru-senpai boops his nose, laughs shyly, "That's right... thank you, Subaru."

The "relationship chart" is, somehow, a chart that only maps relationships between this installment's love interests.

[LIKE: Reinhard → Subaru: 90% Affection | Label: “My precious friend and ****” LIKE: Subaru → Reinhard: 88% Affection | Label: “A reliable but kinda wacky friend"]

Subaru-senpai now walks around the back of the room, "So as you can see, we lack a female representation in this student council."

Feri-senpai pouts cutely as he plays with his sleeves, "Sowwy Subaru-kyun, Feri-chan may be cute, but he's a genuine boy."

Because of that, I can see how much affection they have and their labels for each other, even without me in the equation.

[LIKE: Ferris → Subaru: 90% Affection | Label: “The one who brings me to the sunlight” LIKE: Subaru → Ferris: 85% Affection | Label: “Teasing master cat and a gentle friend"]

Julius-senpai brushes his bangs as he pushes Feri-senpai away from him. "And we also lack a representation from another grade."

"That's why!" Subaru-senpai, who is now in front of the whiteboard, gives me a thumbs-up. "We want you to join us, Mofuko!"

Now, WataShuya is supposed to be an otome game where the player plays as a normal girl named Mochizuki "Mofuko" Fumi, right?

[LIKE: Julius → Subaru : 90% Affection | Label: “A bright and dazzling benefactor” LIKE: Subaru → Julius : 85% Affection | Label: “A bastard but a friend I respect”]

SO WHY DO I HAVE TO SEE HOW MUCH THEY LOVE EACH OTHER EVEN AS FRIENDS?!?!

Is this the kind of game where their relationships can sour because one of them is dating me?! And in order to get a good ending, I have to balance their friendship along with my romance? Is that it?! That's too difficult, isn't it?!

Also, aren't their affection meters for each other too high?! What is that lower limit of 85%?! In an otome game, it's so easy to nudge those friendship likes into romantic loves you know?!

You want me to feel down because I have to compare my measly 50% as acquaintances to those lovey-dovey numbers?! More than that—

SUBARU-SENPAI'S 90% ALL ACROSS THE BOARD IS TOO WEIRD!!!

What's with that high percentage of affection?! And what's with those ridiculously heartfelt labels?! Too bad for them, Subaru-senpai only sees all of them as friends!!

Do they even know that in otome games those are already in the romantic love territory?! Are you kidding me, Maiden System?!

Why do all of my love interests like Subaru-senpai so much... Did he save them from falling into the darkness or something...?

Dpn't tell me WataShuya: Lugnica Academy is a spinoff?

Geez, what is this wacky otome game?! I want a refund!!

"Um... shit, did I break her?!"

"Maybe we're being too hasty..."

"Is our proposal that shocking?"

"Hewwo~ Earth to Fumi-chan~?"

Come on, calm down, Mochizuki "Mofuko" Fumi! You're still in the middle of a mandatory event!!

You're a veteran otome game protagonist, right?! You've been playing WataShuya series all your life, right?! So what if there's a new mechanic introduced in the third installment?! That just means the game is improving!!

That's right, a game mechanic update is necessary for a long game series!! Don't mind the worryingly high affection meter between them and try to keep things cordial!!

"Um... If you keep quiet like that I feel kinda hurt..."

"Ah, sorry, Subaru-senpai! I don't mean to ignore you!!" I hurriedly shake my head in a panic.

That was close. This is the first time I let my mind wander too much in a mandatory event with the love interests to the point they noticed I was spacing out.

"I'm just wondering why me of all people..."

Julius-senpai nudges his glasses with a finger. "It's just like we said, there is no female representative nor a student outside of second year in the current student council."

Reinhard-senpai nods, "There was a female third year student before, but she stepped down from her position because she wants to focus on her studies."

"That or she's smart enough to know that her presence isn't welcome here." Feri-senpai comments airily. Julius-senpai gives him the stink eye for that comment.

Julius-senpai turns to look at me again, "When you introduced yourself, I felt that I've heard your name before. Imagine my surprise when I remember you have the highest score in the entrance exam."

I can't believe my gamble paid off!

In WataShuya series, all the stats from the previous installment gets carried over to the next one. You can say that in WataShuya, I always play a new installment in a New Game+ state.

I did raise all my six stats—academics, fitness, arts, social, charm, and household skills—back in the second installment to ensure that I could still ensure a good ending even without ending up with a love interest.

The result was... not exactly what I hoped for, but that just means that when I started up WataShuya: Lugnica Academy, my all around stats are high enough that I can claim that I have all the quality of a 'mary sue' protagonist without exaggerating my skills.

Reinhard-senpai nods eagerly. "Julius is very impressed by Mochizuki-san, so when Subaru put forward an idea to take you in as a new member of the student council, he agreed pretty fast too."

"Really?"

Feri-senpai sighs, but he also stands up to face me properly. "Feri-chan doesn't really agree, but it's true that no one's going to believe we're being fair if the student council is just made up of friends."

Subaru-senpai is now in front of me with a determined glint in his eyes. "More importantly, your classmates won't give you a hard time if we choose based on your entrance exam score, right?"

"Ah...!" Did they notice about the possible classroom hazing, too?!

"Yes, your peers' judgement of you is one of our concern when Subaru made you sit with us."

"If someone gives you a hard time, we can protect you as the same members of student council."

"Feri-chan still thinks it's preferential treatment, but if you pay it with working hard, then there's that."

Wow, they're all good guys... I know that Reinhard-senpai and Julius-senpai is the epitome of perfect ikemen types and Subaru-senpai is the thug-lookalike with a moe gap, but the fact that that wary Feri-senpai shows his gap for me so early in the game is surprising.

"So... What do you think about being our general affairs officer?" Subaru-senpai asks me, voice gentle and eyes soft with concern.

Maybe he thinks I'm being overwhelmed, so he's asking again to make sure I understand what they're asking from me and whether I'm okay with it.

I think back on WataShuya: Lugnica Academy Edition so far.

The player, a new student with the default name Mochizuki "Mofuko" Fumi, is invited to join the student council after a problem on her first day of school. Somehow, the quirky student council members take a liking to her, and she's welcomed into their ranks.

—That's the basic premise of the third installment of My Life as an Otome Game Protagonist: Student Council of Lugnica Academy Edition.

I was wondering how they would set up the setting, so it's a way to help the new student from being alienated too much by her classmates by making her a student council member. Not bad, if I do say so myself. It's a setup that makes them endearing for the players.

Of course, since this is a mandatory event where the outcome is fixed, there's obviously no option to refuse. So I bow politely.

"I'll do my best! Once again, please take care of me, everyone."

"Welcome to the student council of Lugnica Academy, Mofuko!"

Subaru-senpai smiles brightly at me as he holds out his hand, while everyone else also looks at me in their own small smiles. As I take in their inviting presence, I hear the 'click' of an ensemble CG in my mind as wind carries cherry blossom petals into the room from the open window.

I smile along with everyone as I take Subaru-senpai's hand.

With this, the prolog ends... and the real game starts now!!

Keep all the relationships between the student council members amicable at all times while I pursue a romantic route with at least one of them—preferably Julius-senpai.

It's okay, you can do this, Mochizuki "Mofuko" Fumi! No matter what happens, you need to do your best and get the best romantic ending in this installment!

—For my own happy ending.

"Oh yeah, Mofuko! Wanna eat dinner at my house tonight?"

"Eh...?!" Immediately going for the "meet the family" event?! This main love interest moves too fast!!

"Everyone can join in too! My mom makes celebratory curry tonight!" Oh, System. I hate his character!!