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tartagilicious · 4 years ago

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Hi there!!! Can I please request mlqc watching their S/o playing competitive or international level volleyball. S/o can either be opposite hitter or libero (or choose any roles that you feel comfortable writing) you don’t have to but that would be greatly appreciated

finally my years of being obsessed with haikyuu count for something :D (does not include shaw)

Victor, competitive -> international:

- a bit of a unique situation compared to the others, but imagine going from one level to another with him there to celebrate with you! volleyball something you ultimately do on the side of actual work, but it’s an undeniable passion — something you’d probably have to leave things behind to pursue.

- fortunately, because of your respective careers, Victor doesn’t have to be one of those things

- he loves to watch you play! because you’re a libero, and it’s nerve-wracking to watch you slide and jump around. but it’s something you have an obvious talent for, even to someone like him, who only knows as much about volleyball as he does because of you.

- he’s the reason you’re able to keep a calm head most of the time. largely unaffected by the turmoils you go through, the advice is always exactly what you need to hear, and exactly what you remember in moments where a volleyball is hurtling towards you.

- not an extremely vocal person at your games, but even from the grounds, you can always see a proud smile on his face.

- you’re scouted at the end of another successful season for your team, by someone waiting for you at the end of your final match. he might be a little suspicious when he sees someone unfamiliar talking to you in such a friendly way, but that’s completely off his mind once you come up to him some time later, looking like you’d been told the best news of your life.

- in a way, though, you almost had.

- from then on, there’s a nice synchrony between his business trips and your games. you’re able to be away at similar times and come back to each other easily. it makes for a tiring but well worth it way of life

Lucien, international:

- hsdjfaj imagine how much more difficult it would be for lucien to manipulate you when you could just be like “sorry I’ll be out of the country for the next few days for a volleyball game <3″

- queen shit

- anyways, past all of that, once things are more tame and you’re together, I have a feeling he’d actually hate it lol

- put yourself in his shoes: he’s finally settled down with the literal girl of his dream that he’d fallen for against all odds. the light of his life and you’re away from him pretty often because of the sport. duty calls I guess?

- you get bruises a lot because of your liber position so he takes care of you after games if you’re a little beat up :DD

- you can see it because you’re his s/o, but the way he smiles a bit harder or lets his hand linger in yours for a bit longer when you come back from a trip makes you weak in the knees

- but when he does come, which is admittedly a lot of the time, he’s always there to support you in the stands. maybe not a super vocal supporter in the moment, but definitely has a baseball cap with your jersey number on it

- would absolutely cheer loudly to tease you, but means it I swear adfkhj

Gavin, competitive:

- he knew you played volleyball in high school, and would occasionally drop by your practices or games back then, but he never would’ve thought you carried it past graduation

- you work full-time as a producer, he could tell as much the moment you approached him at the police station that day, but what he also couldn’t help but notice how you had still retained the faint muscular form he’d remembered from years ago

- so it came as no surprise when you told him you still played volleyball as you were getting closer again

- being a fan of sports himself, imagine him practicing with you 😭 of course, he may very well be naturally better because of his size and innate strength, but he’ll let you win every time. I can definitely see him being super excited that he can he can do athletic things with the person he loves so freely

- during your games, he definitely has a homemade shirt that has your jersey number on it. if your particular team has merch, then he has the real deal.

- it may not sound like it, but he wouldn’t be overbearing if that makes sense? volleyball is your thing and he respects that, he won’t drag it on for his own interests.

Kiro, International:

- phew I think I know which one of these is easier to write

- “superstar with pro athlete s/o” the headlines you two would make omfg

- I don’t think kiro is a very athletic person, or at least not athletics-oriented like someone like Gavin may be, so watching your games is incredibly fun for him. he just loves to watch the way you move when playing?? he’d be willing to bet you could probably keep up with helios at that point

- unlike the others, not shy. will scream when you make a point. in this version, let’s say you’re opposite hitter, this way that happens more often :hehe:

- he mingles with normal fans in the crowd while hiding his identity (with a baseball cap/mask or anything else, really) for not only his own privacy but also so he can see you as anyone else would. if another person in the stands happens to recognise him, which is kind of unavoidable, he just has to ask them to keep it a secret

- maybe the person in question is moved by his commitment to you? the secret rarely gets out

- will celebrate wins with you. lots of junk food and maybe some singing? no doubts in my mind that kiro is amazing at karaoke

- also, no matter what he has going on in his life as helios, he’ll always put it aside to watch one of your games, all you need to do is ask.

#mlqc #mr love queen’s choice #mlqc headcanons #mr love queen’s choice headcanons #mlcc victor #mlqc lucien #mlqc gavin #mlqc kiro #mlqc x reader #mlqc imagine #mr love queen’s choice x reader #mr love queen’s choice imagine

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wedreamedlove · 4 years ago

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MLQC Men Headcanon Notes

Now that I’ve spent more time with these men (it’s getting close to 2 years!) I wanted to share the general thoughts, themes, motifs, etc. that I keep in mind when I’m writing their character.

This is 1000% headcanon territory, so feel free to take what’s useful and ignore what’s not LOL but I’d also love to see people add in their own “character reference cheat sheet” to this!

(I’m especially curious because, due to being of Asian diaspora, I write best in English but my understanding of the characters come from CN/JP text). Incidentally, if anyone feels ANY of this when reading my fics, then that’s all I could ever ask for LOL.

LI ZEYAN

He is Capricorn² and, while the game doesn’t make explicit mentions to this, I associate the element earth with him because of this. He’s described with attributes like being steady, calm, and always in control. He is the epitome of an immovable boulder and things revolve around him, not the other way around. I like to draw on imagery of unbending steel and/or the stable ground.

Meanwhile, like the goat of his astrological sign, every step he takes to climb to his goal is assured. He doesn’t do anything spontaneous or without thought, so if he does lose control and act without thinking then it has to be a momentuous occasion. Basically, it’s really important to me that if I write a loss of control, then it’s likely to be the centerpiece.

Keeping in mind that his Evol is time control, I also like to try and subtly weave an atmosphere of how everything happens at his pace. Winter being his season only adds onto this because the world stills when it’s covered in snow; everything becomes muted, hushed, and slowed in this season.

The chemistry in his romance arc is how his pace and control gets disturbed, but he adapts quickly and learns to go along with these moments of whimsy. Or more like that’s his character development and how love changes him.

His canon (spirit) animal is the cat and lion. Felines go along very well with the emperor or noble archetypes he has in all his AU cards, because cats are stereotyped as being independent and haughty animals. He’s not big on PDA or excessive skinship, but he’s not disagreeable to them either. Too much stimulation and, like a cat, he’ll probably show exasperation. Ignore him for too long though and he’ll come to share his presence with you.

For me, his love is shown through quiet acts of service that don’t have any attention drawn to them. Him just being in the same room or giving his attention is how he emotes his love.

He’s quite low-key in his normal life so he doesn’t seem like someone who gets confused over commoner things, but there are also moments where he spends an enormous amount of money without blinking. If life can be made easier with money then why not, right?

Keywords: Calm. Steady. Earth. Immovable. Control. Exasperated Affection. Time. Cats. Literal Capricorn. Winter. Mature.

ZHOU QILUO

First thing that comes to mind is the sun and heat. Fire is his element and so I go for stereotypical imagery like flares of passion and burning bright. He switches expressions and moods at the drop of a hat and he’s a mood maker to the extreme, but there’s no hiding the way he shines with his love for his love.

However, because he’s also Helios, it’s really important for me to play around with dualities and explore the other side of this positive imagery. So, just like how the sun can bring warmth and life, it’s also a deadly laser something that can hurt people by blinding them or setting fires. It’s also fun to remember that the moon only has light from the sun’s reflection.

Game-wise, I believe Helios has been described with cold and ice imagery but, because I try to keep that imagery for Li Zeyan, what I like to consider instead is that extremely cold things can “burn” you too. Frostbite can also be called ice burn.

The sky is repeated imagery for Luoluo too, because of his eyes, but I’ll admit I’m still uncertain about how to interpret this for his character. Generally, the sky represents freedom but...? How I approach this is that the sky doesn’t discriminate and protects everyone below it (echoing his quote about how he protects the light in the dark).

On this note about the sky being welcoming, I view Luoluo’s love as one that accepts his love no matter what they’re like and he grows together with them (unlike the two adults, Li Zeyan and Xu Mo).

However, again, it’s super important to remember his duality and just because he’s a playful mood maker doesn’t mean he’s not able to switch into a serious and mature mode. He keeps his innocence and warm heart despite the darkness he’s seen and understands.

His canon animal is the bear which also makes me tilt my head. I can only see this as how bears are seen as both cuddly and cute, but also fierce and protective. He was also given a stag but... no one uses that LOL.

Keywords: Fire. Passion. Playful. Innocent. Little Sun! But Moon. Spring. Sacrifice. Darkness. Sky. Mischievous. Mood Maker.

BAI QI

Every single cell in his body is attuned to his love. You ever lose your phone and then, for the rest of the day, you feel as if you’re missing an important piece of yourself and you have intrusive thoughts wondering where it is? That’s him. You ever see something so cute you experience cute aggression and don’t know what to do with yourself? That’s him. You know those dogs that strain at their leashes on the streets because they want to go and greet you? That’s him.

It’s all about the yearning.

I know, I know, I wrote essays about how he can survive without his love and how he’s someone who carries both love and a greater justice BUT let’s not kid ourselves that he doesn’t revolve around his love like Jupiter around the sun.

Anyway, so the game shoves wind descriptions down our throats. It’s literally another vehicle for him to emote his love and, to be honest, I don’t do much with it other than use it for that. I talked about it extensively in my character essays, but I suppose I play with the irony of how he’s only free because he has a home can return to. [Loneliness SR Wind and Care Call] “Because I have a place for my heart, I can fly anywhere.”

I don’t believe the game emphasizes this any more than it does with the other men, but I try to always have a point of contact between Bai Qi and his love because, again, the yearning and vibrating with All That Love. He’s such a physical character (military archetype) that I also want to emphasize that in writing.

In addition, I’m all about him being the most feral of the men. Heck, his canon animal is the wolf which is great for both its stereotypical and non-stereotypical meanings, such as being a lone wolf and ferocious animal but also a pack animal that can’t survive on its own and needs a pack. Meanwhile, NW717 is described in-game as a monster.

Look, one of his signature descriptions in the game is resting his chin on or against his love’s head and nuzzling them. I’m not baselessly trying to push my kink I swear.

So, like how Bai Qi said in [Light Bath SSR: Tenderness Call] that maybe he only shows his gentleness towards select people (his love and mother), he’ll give the person he loves all the warmth of his being but, oh boy, I see him as being a beast who will remember his true nature upon being chained; the “chain” of love gives him the reassurance he needs to be truly free... in all its meanings.

Keywords: Ginkgo. Summer. Primal. Wind. Love is love is love. 3-Point Contact. Wolf. Yearning. Vitality. Justice. Freedom. Physical. Restraint.

XU MO

First, given how vocal I am about Elex’s changes, this is probably going to be the most drastically different section out of everyone vs. their English version.

Soft. Light. Gentle. Kind. Gossamery. Feathery. Ethereal. Faint. Whenever I write him, do I literally open up a thesaurus to find synonyms for gentle, light, and soft? Yup! LOL.

Fun fact, in CN and JP the word for “smile” and “laugh” is the same character and so sometimes there is ambiguity when translating if there’s no clear markers. The writers definitely had a word in mind when they wrote the scene, but unfortunately we don’t have the ability to check with them at every use and so sometimes it does come to subjective interpretation.

For me, Xu Mo is characterized by a lot of quietness. Game-wise, there are enormous usages of silence and descriptions of emotional fluctuations in his eyes so Significant Silences and Looks are a major thing with him and in my writing for him, which is why I always choose “smile” over “laugh” if there is any ambiguity in the line (I believe Elex leans towards chuckles).

On a similar note, the game also gives him a gigantic serving of descriptions that only ever use the word for “light, slight, faint, soft, gentle” in JP and CN. It gives him a very floaty and dreamy feeling, even if he’s doing something physical. So, it’s important for me to keep a similar atmosphere when writing and make everything feel as if it has to be shared in a whisper.

A bonus here is that it doesn’t require much to turn this ethereal feeling into a melancholic one, so you get that dash of angst that layers over everything. Leave a few things unknown here and there, incomplete actions, eyes that get averted and Boom. Angst.

Shifting gears, but if my imagery of Bai Qi’s love is like a tense, vibrating, and restrained chain of yearning then Xu Mo’s love is like a flood barely being held back by a dam. Knowledge of the quantity and weight behind the dam is terrifying, but it’s safe to be submerged inside it. Much like Luoluo and Helios, Xu Mo also has a dangerous duality in Ares and so I also like to play with this imagery.

So, on this point, I like to preserve an underlying sense of darkness (all-consuming possessiveness, etc.) and envision that he also wishes to stain his love in his colors, like a drop of ink on white paper and how it seeps into every fiber of the paper until the whole thing is saturated with him.

Incidentally, I’m reminded that—whenever possible and natural—I want to exclusively use water imagery with Xu Mo. The game supports this too! He is described with extensive water imagery and so I try to use water metaphors, analogies, and similes.

I try to make sure every sense is present, but I feel like the game emphasizes (especially with the red thread of fate imagery) that Xu Mo and his love are connected at a soul-deep level and so I always keep in mind a mental, emotional, and spiritual aspect.

Lastly, his canon animal is the fox (we ignore the black goat LOL) so contrasting his elegant, scholarly, and gentleman’s air with a black belly, teasing, and mischievous air is also important! Sexual but with, you know, class.

Keywords: Butterflies. Monochrome. Artist. Red Thread. Autumn. Melancholy. Water. Soft. Gentle. Light. Faint. Dreams. Spiritual. Fox.

LING XIAO

I’m getting more comfortable with him, but he’s still shrouded in so much mystery. If every one of the other men treat their loves with gentleness though Ling Xiao is definitely one who isn’t afraid of roughhousing. He’ll act first and then ask for forgiveness afterward, if needed.

But I like to keep in mind that, for all his roughness, he’s still a good kid at heart and when he saw MC’s skirt rising up when he tried to pull her over the fence he immediately stopped. So, a bit of a bully but without any humiliation.

Intelligent, strong, and dangerous but hiding all of that beneath a devil-may-care attitude and someone who does things on a whim. I don’t know what to do much with his canon animal being the shark except to attach it vaguely to this point and think that, as an apex predator of the sea, it does things at its own pace (somehow, it gives me the image that he likes to bite... but, uh, that’s probably just me LOL).

Keywords: Mercurial. Lightning. Sarcasm. Physical.

#love and producer #mlqc #mr love queen's choice #mlqc gavin #mlqc victor #mlqc lucien #mlqc kiro #mlqc bai qi #mlqc li zeyan #mlqc xu mo #mlqc zhou qiluo #love and produc(ing) meta

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tiramisiyu · 3 years ago

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I feel the same as the anon from before, lol. Your blog is very nice, and I can appreciate Xia Yan like you too.

I just recently read the Sariel date thing and was curious how Tears of Themis is approaching the romantic aspect of its storyline (whether through dates or each characters’ personal story).

Mihoyo’s really taking their time in building up each boy’s experiences with the MC before they jump into it, from what I’m seeing in the dates.

To you personally, what’s the biggest difference between Tears of Themis, Mr. Love: Queen’s Choice and Light & Night in regards to their romances and characters (specifically, in terms of their personality and backstories)?

I’m aware this is quite a long question, lol, but I think the answer would be interesting. Thanks very much.

Glad to bring some appreciation for Xia Yan as always! It feels like it's been forever since I've translated anything for him, so I'm glad to still keep up that energy...

Themis' approach to romance is very, very linear, from what I can see - that is to say, the sequence in which dates occur is basically the sequence of when they release, so that the romance is a very gradual buildup. In the personal stories, you can also see that gradual shift of closeness and passage of time. Overall, it's very organized, taking one step at a time. After being so used to how gradual Themis takes things, I was pretty surprised with how L&N handled it, with that particular Sariel date (which implies significant relationship progress already) or other stuff like the Osborn kiss card. So yep, I pretty much agree with what you said about building the boys + MC's experiences in Themis.

Hahhhh, my first answer to your question about the differences was... Themis has really really long af dates....... the other two have dates that are around the same length...

Okay, I kid, that's not gonna be my answer. I'll drop my messy thoughts below cut-

Let me stick in this picture from OminsLin on Weibo on her experience playing the three games:

MLQC: "I'll pick you up"

Themis: "I'll pick you up, is that alright?"

L&N: "I'll be the one picking you up, got any problems with that?"

(comments on this post are also hilarious af)

This is obviously a joke post that doesn't represent, like, each of the 14 boys across the three games, but key points I can pick out is that Themis men are super, super, super, super respectful. They chug that respect women juice. They're so tentative and so concerned with ensuring MC is comfortable. In the meanwhile, L&N men are a lot more like, blitzing storms that do their own thing (Osborn, Charlie, and Sariel especially), serious forces to be reckoned with. I don't really know how to summarize MLQC boys; they generally show that respect but at the same time, are constantly doing their own thing, especially when it comes to the plot.

In terms of romance, I have to admit that I don't have the best handle of how MLQC handles it, because when I started the game, I kinda just read whatever I felt like without much rhyme and reason LOL. I do know that there is chronological order to the dates and a general progression to the relationships, though, like Themis. (But anyone, pls do feel free to drop any comments about your thoughts on this!) As for L&N, for now, still awaiting judgment because that hot spring Sariel date left me a little unsure on how much scope the dates we have right now cover, and if they'll be dropping dates at random points in the relationship development timeline, rather than in a linear method.

In terms of backstory, it's a little hard to say because everyone has fairly varied ones, and there are overlaps from similarity so there's not necessarily a large difference between any of them that I can talk about. Oh, except for Sariel, who's the only one out of the 14 guys who's over a millennium old.

#ask #mlqc #tears of themis #light and night

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r3almellow · 4 years ago

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MLQC Boys Giving/Recieving Oral (NSFW)

Because I kinda talked about this with Gavin and Victor receiving for the first time I linked my HC/Scenario for them below!

Warning: NSFW! Oral Sex! Everything is under the read more section!

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Kiro

Giving

THIS FOODIE KNOWS HOW TO USE HIS MOUTH! Best one out of all of them!

Whether you’re sitting on his face or your legs are hooked onto his shoulders, you won’t be disappointed!

Kiro’s a biter, so you may or may not feel him nibbling down there!

Will not be satisfied until he’s made you cum at least twice with his mouth.

Definitely has a thing with overstimulation and is a messy eater!!

Likes to periodically look up at you from his handy work with your juices all over his cheeks. Those blue eyes will be staring you down as his tongue does long slow strokes against your pussy.

The way he looks at you...like your his prey is completely different from his usual sunshine persona.

Has eaten you out right before, during, and after a show multiple times.

He’s good a pretending like he wasn’t just tongue fucking you in his dressing room, so his team is none the wiser.

Except Savin...he doesn’t know exactly what happened, but he knows Kiro is up to no good when hair and makeup artists have to rush to fix him up again.

Receiving

Kiro is very vocal during sex, so once you start sucking don’t be surprised when he starts heavily breathing and moaning.

You’re going to have to try to keep him quiet if you’re ever in a public setting.

Your hands may or may not have slipped into his pants to give him a few pumps while he was on set or backstage.

Whenever you have quickies in his dressing room they almost always start with you giving him a blowjob.

Will stroke your hair to let you know you’re doing a good job.

“You’re so good at this, Miss Chips. Ah...yeah...do that again.”

Likes seeing his cum on your face and LOVES it when you lick your lips, taking in some of his cum.

“I love it when Miss Chips gets dirty for me.”

Will always return the favor!!

Gavin

Giving

Crazy good at his job! Pays very close attention to your body to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

Gavin loves it when you’re gripping his hair, pushing him further between your legs.

Absolutely loves to have you sitting on his face.

There’s something about you riding his face with him hooked onto your thighs that really gets him going.

Likes giving your clit kisses after aggressively sucking on it whenever he feels like he’s going overboard.

Won’t admit it but loves your semi-public sex sessions, so he’s often stopped by your job for “lunch.”

He’ll be kneeling in front of you as you’re sitting in your chair, with your legs draped over his shoulders, your skirt pushed up, and your back arching in pure bliss.

Its surprising how none of your employees can hear the low moans and muffled panting coming from your office.

Expect him to moan and groan as he’s slurping at your wetness. He makes the hottest sounds when he’s pleasuring you and that only makes you wetter.

Receiving

I feel like talking about them getting oral is a bit redundant, so please check out something similar with this link!

Victor

Giving

Ever the perfectionist, Victor will hit the right spots with god-like precision.

Will hit you with that two finger and tongue combo every time!

His hold on your legs is like a vice like grip! Don’t even try to pull away unless you want to hear him growl and pull you back to him.

The sounds he makes while shoving his tongue deep inside of you is unbecoming for a man that exudes decorum and elegance.

What would his business associates think if they ever heard Victor slurping away at your pussy?

He’s had you on his desk with your legs spread for him multiple times.

There’s nothing more pleasing to him than the sounds your pussy makes as his tongue slides into you.

Purposely slows down whenever you’re about to reach your limit. You’ll want to rock your hips against his face, but he’ll stop you.

“What’s the rush? We have all the time in the world?”

Receiving

I feel like talking about them getting oral is a bit redundant, so please check out something similar with this link!

Lucien

Giving

Such a damn tease! You hate it, but you love it all at the same time.

Edges the heck out of you.

You’ll be so close and just as you’re about to lose it then pulls away and smiles.

Likes to bend you over onto a hard surface, kneel behind you and go to town.

One stroke of his tongue along your folds and your legs are weak!

He intends to have your knees wobbling by the time he’s done with you, so be prepared for him!

Also loves to overstimulate and has the nerve to tell you not to cum until he says so.

You’ve had a few “moments” with him in his office which normally happens right before has to do a lecture.

The thought of what he did to you before and what he’s going to do to you after, can make it difficult for to keep his body in check while he’s in the middle of class.

He’ll have your pussy throbbing for hours by the time he’s done with you.

Receiving

Not really vocal, but the heavy pants will let you know you’re doing a great job.

Loves it when you’re sucking him off while under his desk and he’s busy with work.

Gets even more aroused if someone walks in on you two. Students and colleagues have come in multiple times unaware of what was happening.

Lucien has the best poker face when he’s around people. You often try to break his calm demeaner by swiveling your tongue around his shaft just the way he likes it or running your tongue gently over the tip.

You’ll look up at him with innocent yes, but he’s always onto your little games and gives you that same naughty energy ten fold.

If you swallow his cum, just know its all over for you.

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shinydelirium · 3 years ago

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MLQC Season 2 Chapter 5 (Kiro) Part 3 [Game Initiation] & [Props and Points] Translation [CN]

***SPOILERS*** THIS POST CONTAINS HEAVY SPOILERS FOR CONTENT NOT YET RELEASED ON EN SERVER!!! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!***

For the previous translations of Chapter 5: Part 1, Part 2

[Game Initiation]

When I woke up, it was already light out and Kiro wasn’t beside me.

During my rest, the metal collar sent out messages about players that have been out of the game from time to time.

I gently removed the leaves and found that Kiro was leaning on a tree trunk next to the hole, tapping away on the microcomputer.

Kiro: You’re awake!

MC: Sorry, I seem to have slept for a long time…

KIro: It's all right, you needed the rest after yesterday’s ordeal.

The sun slowly sunk. I called out the game map and found that the red dots on the screen were fewer than before, and the highest score in the ranking was nearly 100 points.

The red dot closest to us was moving to the southeast, as if not intending to get any closer to where Kiro and I were.

At this time, Kiro handed me a contact lens case. After I opened it, I found a pair of contact lenses inside.

Kiro: Put them in.

Although a little confused, I still followed his instructions and put on the contact lenses.

Kiro: Kilo, display location.

As Kiro’s voice fell, I instantly saw the same map screen as before, but it only seemed to appear in front of my eyes.

The difference is that in addition to the red dots, there are two pixelated bear heads on the map. One bear had a small golden flower on its head.

Kiro: I just analyzed the GPS system inside the metal collar and matched it.

While talking, he pointed to his eyes.

Kiro: Your lenses are matched with the ones I am wearing now. One of the bears is you and the other is me.

Kiro: Aren’t they cute?

MC: Yeah! But if the little bear wearing the little flower was you, I think it would be even cuter.

Kiro: I don’t have to be so cute!

Kiro simply rejected me and continued to explain the instructions to me.

Kiro: Kilo, show the connection.

Responding to his command, the two bears on the screen shook their heads, connecting a red line between them.

Kiro: Also, you can check the distance between us at any time.

Kiro: Kilo, display satellite signal, zoom in.

I saw the map in front of me being enlarged, showing a huge forest which looked familiar.

There are visible bushes all around and I can actually see a young man running in the distance.

Kiro: You can open it at any time in case you need it in the future!

Kiro: Kilo, close map.

MC: Amazing!

MC: But this forest looks familiar to me…

Kiro: Because this is the forest on the outskirts of Loveland City.

I looked around and felt a shiver go down my back.

Who would have thought that this game was so close to the city and all this was deeply hidden in the shadows?

MC: What exactly is this game?

Kiro glanced at me, hesitating for a moment, then turned on the microcomputer in his hand and motioned for me to come nearer.

Kiro: This game started three years ago. I heard that it was only a small-scale game, but little by little it gradually expanded. The organizer is unknown.

Kiro: There are two ways to participate in the game.

Kiro: One party is a player and points are earned by participating in the game.

Kiro: The top three can choose whether to advance to the next level of games to get more points in exchange for huge rewards. ***Sounds like the Box Office in the MLQC game XD***

Kiro: The game is divided into “zone” and “level”. Games of the same level will be played simultaneously in all corners of the world.

Kiro’s fingers tapped on the keyboard lightly and a world map was displayed in front of us on the screen and dense red dots were pinned on the map.

MC: Are all of these game locations…?

Kiro: This is just a suspicious point found based on the signal. In order to hide the existence of the game, the main messenger of the game often changes the IP address of the server.

Kiro: But the only thing that can be confirmed is that this game has a very wide range of influence and every continent has its own game zone.

I suddenly remembered the words introduced by the electronic voice when I first arrived in the forest.

MC: So we are now the first level in the ninth district…which means there is an eighth and seventh district…..even a tenth one?

Kiro: Mm-hm.

Kiro: The first level of the eighth zone started 5 days ago.

He quickly tapped the keyboard and rows of numbers flew across the screen.

Kiro: It ended about 4 hours ago.

I sucked in a cold breath.

All of this is like a thick, hidden black mist, lurking in a silent corner, quietly using people’s desires as bait.

Kiro: But this is only in Asia.

Kiro: If my guess is correct, right now in the United States, Africa, and Oceania…there should also be a first-level game in the ninth district going on at the same time.

According to Kiro’s prediction, I slightly raised my head and thought about it carefully.

MC: So in simple terms….

MC: The same can be said for the first-level game, the eight-zone level and the nine-zone level in which they may be played sequentially according to the date.

MC: Then, games of the same level in the same area on different continents will be played at the same time?

Kiro: Bingo! You got it.

MC: Can those players who have not been promoted still leave here?

Kiro: Yes, but…

Kiro: You need to be able to get out of here alive.

His tone was faint, but my fingers slowly went numb.

Kiro: In this game, the only way to earn points is to attack others.

Kiro: According to the degree and result of the attack, the system will make a judgment and give the corresponding points.

MC: If you…kill someone, the score will be the highest…right?

Kiro looked at me with some uneasiness and hesitation on his face.

Kiro: MC, even if you don’t know this, it also doesn’t matter.

Kiro: I will protect you so that you can leave here safely.

Kiro’s soft words are like a feather and his beautiful eyebrows were also slightly creased.

I took a deep breath.

MC: No.

MC: I want to know.

He looked at me seriously, as if he was still unsure whether to continue speaking.

MC: And it’s not “I”, but “we”. We are leaving here together safely.

Kiro looked at me, but then chuckled. He didn’t respond to what I just said but lowered his head and tapped on the keyboard.

Kiro: You guessed correctly. If you kill someone, you get the highest score.

Kiro: In order to get a higher score, the participates of the game will naturally choose to directly kill each other.

Kiro: And the messenger has a way to keep such killings undetected.

MC: ….Why would this person do such a thing?

Kiro: This involves the second way of participating in this game: betting.

MC: Could it be…

Kiro: All game participants will be photographed by a camera hidden in the metal collar, and then displayed on the screen for different people to watch and place bets.

Kiro: After the punter obtains the authority through a special method, he can watch the game on the monitor and bet on the participants. If the bet is successful, he can win money.

Kiro: It’s the same as betting on horses.

I inhaled sharply, and suddenly thought of something.

MC: Is this game specifically designed for Evolvers?

Kiro: Mm. At the very beginning, it was just a game for the existence of Evolvers.

Kiro: Probably many people want to see this kind of supernatural beings kill each other like watching a movie.

Kiro’s tone gradually calmed down, and the light from the screen was very solemn in his eyes.

Kiro: For Evolvers, there are still many people who do not acknowledge their existence and the huge rewards of this game are undoubtedly a huge attraction.

Kiro: Later, in order to increase the enjoyment of the game, a few ordinary people with superb physical abilities, were added to the game.

Kiro: In most cases, an Evolver has a greater chance of winning, but I heard….that the hunter with the highest score in this game is an ordinary person.

MC: How did you find out about all this?

Kiro: Well, I also saw a player who survived.

Kiro: His experience was also added to my survey results.

Kiro: But he quickly disappeared.

His brows were tightly knitted into a knot, and his eyes were full of guilt.

Kiro: Because this game has a rule that even after leaving, you are not allowed to disclose any information about the game.

MC: Then, he…

Kiro: The other party is sent to KEY through encrypted mail, and the transmission path and address were destroyed instantly at the same time the mail was sent.

Kiro: In the email, he wrote the online address of the game and the server address that he queried, and he also attached the server change rule he tested.

Kiro: Although there is some deviation from the correct result, it is precisely because of his calculation that I could find the real server address faster.

Kiro: But the next day, he vanished.

He lowered his head, like a self-blaming child. Kiro probably has been continuously blaming himself for this incident.

MC: He knew what the result would be, but he still sent you that email.

MC: I think he must believe that KEY can help more people to end this sinful game.

MC: He believes in you, and so do I.

Kiro touched his hair and smiled helplessly.

Kiro: Damn, I want to be more handsome in front of you, but I didn’t expect you to see me so useless.

MC: No, you are still the most handsome superhero!

He showed that bright smile again. Lu Kang’s memory suddenly flashed across my mind, which seemed to be similar to what Kiro said just now.

So I briefly described the scenes about the youth I saw before to Kiro.

Kiro: It’s not just this young man.

He tapped the Enter key softly, and the faces of six people immediately appeared on the screen.

Kiro: These are the six victims in the Evolver assassination.

Kiro: In fact, the second one was also a game player. He talked about the game in the post bar and disappeared in the afternoon.

MC: Is it possible that the so-called Evolver assassination is somehow related to this hunter game?

Kiro shook his head.

Kiro: The remaining dead have nothing to do with this game, so these two things exist simultaneously.

Kiro: Although they have different goals, both sides seemed to want to dilute themselves to the other side.

MC: How did you find so many…

Kiro: As long as electronic information is used, it will definitely leave traces in the world.

Kiro: I only happened to find out just now.

He turned off the computer screen and there seemed to be a progress bar on the side of the screen flashing by showing 35%.

MC: Then what did you do…

I wanted to ask what method Kiro used to break in and why he was investigating the hunter game when the metal collar around my neck suddenly vibrated.

The chilling mechanical interface was cast in front of us. The difference is that several green dots have been added to the map, and one happened to be near us.

Electronic voice: Ding dong.

Electronic voice: Now is the time for the supply of items for a limited time. Please obtain them according to the map if you need them. Don’t miss it.

[Props and Points]

Supply of limited-time items? What is that?

I looked at Kiro. He also seemed puzzled, but we looked at each other and decided to head towards the nearest green dot first.

It was a relatively spacious clearing in the forest, and there seemed to be a medicine box on a slab of rock in the center.

Kiro and I stayed to the side for now. Because of the virtual positioning set by Kiro, our location will not be discovered for the time being.

Soon a figure appeared in the clearing. He looked like a young man in his 20s with dark red blood stains on his clothes.

??: Open….

*popping sound*

He didn’t finish speaking. A bubble gum-like object floated to his ear at some point and immediately exploded!

The young man fell to the ground in pain, his ears bleeding, and another man emerged in the clearing while blowing bubble gum.

There were more and more bubbles. Kiro suddenly pounced on my body and held my head, covering my ears and the metal collar on my neck all at once.

*more popping sounds*

Nevertheless, the young man’s endless and painful wailing and explosions still pierced my head.

The world returned to silence after a few minutes.

Electronic voice: Hunter No. 19 attacked effectively, earned 30 points.

From the clearing, a cold electronic sound came from the man’s metal collar.

Kiro’s somber expression was reflected in my eyes. Someone died so tragically in front of us, but we were helpless.

The man blowing bubble gum didn’t seem to feel this. He even whistled happily and stepped forward to open the medicine cabinet.

He picked up a syringe and inserted it into the vein of his arm without hesitation.

Upon closer inspection, I discovered that the man’s arm was already covered with traces of injections.

He bent over slightly. His hands were shaking incessantly, and his nose kept pouring out blood. But he didn’t seem to mind and swiped the blood with the back of his hand.

Ferocious and chilling.

A tree rustled, and the man keenly glanced forward diagonally, revealing his blood-stained teeth. He smoothly spit out a bubble which seemed to be several times larger than before.

MC: His Evol has been enhanced….

The bubble floated leisurely in the direction where the sound came from and a huge explosion was heard the moment it touched the tree trunk!

Man: Huh, an illusion.

He smacked his lips, took a few steps, holding the metal collar with his hand.

Man: Display map.

The man continued to chew bubble gum and his eyes were full of bloodthirsty light. I didn’t know what button he had pushed, but then a call status appeared on the interface.

Man: I got the supplies. This thing can be increased by half an hour which is too useless.

The person on the other end of the call gave a little laugh.

??: I also got it. Indeed, it was a good idea to form an alliance. This game is not that difficult.

??: I heard that there has been a new improvement recently and it can last up to forty minutes.

Man: Forget it. I’ll try it out, see you later.

He turned off the screen, and started walking farther and farther away.

At the moment he left, Kiro lowered the brim of his hat and rushed to the side of the fallen young man.

As he approached him, he covered the metal collar on the young man’s neck with his clothes.

He silently watched the young man take his last breath, and then kindly covered the young man’s horrified eyes.

Electronic voice: Hunter No. 12 has died and his points were cleared.

Electronic voice: Out.

My metal collar said these cold words mercilessly.

Kiro’s body was trembling from anger and he clenched his fists and slammed his fist heavily onto the ground.

I walked forward quietly and lightly dropped my hand on his head. He raised his head and looked at me dejectedly.

Kiro: “I must put an end to the game.”

As soon as his spoke the words, I understood immediately, and nodded fiercely.

I looked in the direction where the man just left, and then at the thick tree trunk that was blown up by the huge bubble.

The syringe inside the medicine box instantly increased the Evolver’s ability. According to the content of the call, the increase time was only half an hour.

I picked up the needle that had just been randomly discarded and found that it was the same packaging as the “Small Syringes.”

….But the effect is obviously different.

Goosebumps stood up on my skin.

The medicine in the test tube is at least ten times or even a hundred times….it’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s an enhanced version, and it really improves capabilities….

Could it be said that the “small syringes” circulating around the black market is actually just a cover, and its biggest role to play is in the game?!

The other player on the call said that it has recently been improved…

MC: The potions in this game….are constantly being tested.

Perhaps what’s going around in the black market is only a large number of defective products after testing and the main messenger behind the scenes has proved that it does contain a special “existence” through medicine.

Next, he can find the special variable through countless experiments and investigations to find the answer--

The manipulator behind this game is also looking for CORE.

All prizes are bait, enticing those Evolvers and powerful ordinary people to become natural guinea pigs.

Kiro: Miss Chips…

Kiro: MC!

MC: !!

Kiro’s face suddenly appeared in front of me and I was relieved. He took my hand.

Kiro: Let’s leave here first.

As if deliberately against us, the metal collar vibrated again, but this time I saw my face appear on the screen.

Electronic voice: Ding dong.

Electronic voice: Now is the time for special missions.

Electronic voice: This time, Hunter No. 29 has been selected. All players who execute an effective attack on this player can get ten times the points.

His voice is sharp and cruel and my photo at the top of the screen is especially clear.

Electronic voice: The time limit is 30 minutes, please don’t miss it.

-End of Part 3-

Continue to Part 4

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purrplebun · 5 years ago

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forget-me-not ; ch 1

fandom: mr. love: queen’s choice

pairing: gavin/reader

genre: fluff, angst

word count: 2.6k

summary: You, a stubborn and insecure woman who really needs a shoulder to lean on. Him, a strong and dependable man who strives to protect those dear to him. One would think it a match made in heaven - but in reality, things don’t go quite as smoothly.

a/n: reader doesn’t take on the role of mlqc’s original mc; credits to @rynkao for not only inspiring me to do this, but also writing the plot with me, advising me and letting me know whenever something needed fixing; thank you @just-lazy-croc for reading all of my drafts and supporting me; more at the end!

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As per routine, you were following the same path you always took on Fridays. Your life wasn't exactly in order. But if there was something that remained constant, it was this. You had always thought the building huge, almost maze-like, so the fact that you no longer needed help with directions was certainly an achievement. The long, seemingly endless halls were swarmed by people. And noise. So much noise, you were glad your earphones were plugged in. From uncertainty, despair, regret, desperation and all the way to relief, their gazes portrayed the internal struggles they were going through.

You merely minded your own business as you were passing by. It wasn't that you were heartless or wished despair upon anyone, no - after all, you were fully aware of how impactful accidents and illnesses could be. But looks of pity from strangers aren't exactly appreciated by everyone. Some people prefer to suffer in silence or keep to themselves, so they might wind up doing more bad than good.

You could relate to that too.

Nevertheless, there was a second reason why you were rushing. That Friday was different, the colorful bouquet in your hands said as much. It had been exactly eight years since the accident. Eight years since you caused someone's life to take a turn for the worse. And eight years since you started paying weekly visits to the hospital.

Upon finally reaching your destination, you lightly knocked on the door and opened it. The room was no different from before, silent and welcoming. "Hey, Em," you quietly said, after closing the door behind you and heading towards the windowsill. There, a single blue hydrangea stood lonely. You had left it the prior week, so its once outstanding beauty now wilted. "I brought you some really nice flowers this time.

"Lying on the hospital bed was a girl with long, brown hair, early in her twenties, and your best friend during high school. Much like the sleeping beauty, Emily had closed her eyes one day and didn't open them since. It had been nothing but an accident, truly. If only she hadn't run off the way she did, that car wouldn't have crashed into her. If only the two of you hadn't argued back then, she would've been alright now. She would've been living her life the way she wanted, not like a vegetable stuck to a bed. She would've been.. happy. "If only-" you shook your head so as not to further that line of thinking. These doubts were always present in your mind, haunting and tormenting; but now was not the time.

So you resumed arranging the flowers. You took out the hydrangea and carefully placed the fresh lilies. Since they were her favorite flowers, you decided to have a special bouquet arranged for this occasion. They were pretty. Colorful. Alive. You couldn't help but stare at them for a while before finally taking a seat by Emily's bedside and unplugging your earphones.

"I haven't managed to sell any paintings this week either," you spoke up, disappointment clear in your tone, "but college has been otherwise going pretty well." This is how your visits always went: telling your friend about your everyday life, recalling fun memories from your past and asking her questions you knew you wouldn't get an answer to. "My part-time job hasn't been too bad either, apart from your usual snobs here and there," you made sure to add with a sour face.

The only sounds disrupting the silence were the constant beeps of the heart monitor. Visiting Emily had always represented some sort of escape from reality. Of course, you also wanted to see her, but you couldn't deny the existence of other reasons. For one, you were trying to atone. To push away the demons haunting you. On the other hand, it was during your visits that you finally had peace, both in your mind and surroundings. You could finally relax, hear your own voice and that of your subconscious.

It wasn't an exaggeration to say that everything around you was so full of noise, you couldn't even think properly. After all, you were different. You, much unlike normal people, were capable of hearing others' thoughts - or as movies so eloquently put it, mind reading. It seemed like a scenario taken straight out of a really bad fanfiction. Which is why, back when you first discovered your ability, you thought your lack of sleep had finally caught up with you; and you must've been hearing things.

A few similar occurrences later, that assumption proved to be false. But if that was indeed reality and you could actually read minds.. then just what was going on? What caused that sudden change in you? Was there a way to get rid of it? And more importantly, were there any other people like you? Hundreds upon hundreds of questions were swarming in your head. You thought about talking to your parents but reconsidered after imagining their reactions. "They probably wouldn't even give me the time of the day", which was justifiable, considering you had superpowers. So, like any other person in the 21st century who sought answers, you decided to consult the internet.

It took a lot of digging. You had to go past thousands of movie reviews, superhero stories and game synopses before you could finally find something useful. While not about mind reading specifically, you did manage to learn a few new things. One, superpowers were real and referred to as evols. Two, people all over the world had evols, but they were kept secret for the most part. And three, there was no way to get rid of them. Or if there was, no one had ever revealed or mentioned anything about it.

Your research done, you proceeded to bookmark a few websites and go on with your life as usual. Your evol could get quite annoying at times - during exams, for instance, you involuntarily heard some of your classmates' thoughts and therefore had trouble concentrating. But it was bearable. You thought that, with time, you'd get used to it.

Oh, but how wrong you were.

Fate has a way of toying with people, and as you grew up, so did the power within you. It got bigger. Larger. It grew to the point where it was uncontrollable. Albeit without your intent, you were able to hear what anybody near you was thinking. The closer they were to you, the louder the voices in your head. You could no longer differentiate thoughts from sentences, not even when they were yours. You had long lost control. Hell, did you even have it in the first place?

That power took away your peace. It was slowly driving you mad, but you had to stay strong. Because you knew. You knew it must've been a punishment for what you'd done, for ruining your best friend's life. So you learned to live with it, and in the process, music became your best friend. It was the only thing you could think to do, in order to at least drown out the noise.

"If only everyone was as kind as you, I'd be rich right now," you couldn't help but sigh, as you left your chin to rest on your hand. Closing your eyes, you tried to imagine how that scenario would go. "Then I'd be able to buy us tickets to one of Kiro's concerts. You haven't heard any of his songs yet, but I just know you'd be madly in love with them."

It was true. You had a pretty good grasp of Emily's taste in music, and Kiro's definitely fit the bill. Not only that, but he was also the most popular idol in Loveland - for good reason. He was charismatic, really good at what he was doing and his looks were pretty up there as well. Kiro wasn't involved in any scandals either, so you just couldn't dislike him. "Or maybe I could go on a vacation. You know, escape from the city and all the noise that comes with it. Just me, the sun, and-" But before you could continue, the sound of the door creaking pulled you out of your fantasies.

Expecting it to be someone part of the hospital staff, you lazily opened your eyes and directed your gaze towards the entrance. What you were met with, however, wasn't a doctor or a nurse. It was a well-built, tall man with short chestnut brown hair. He was wearing a simple white shirt with a blue denim jacket on top, leaving part of his collarbone exposed. As your (e/c) eyes met a pair of golden ones, widening in realization, you were sent back to that day. "You're.."

Last time you saw him, the two of you were still in high school. He was shorter then and his shoulders weren’t as broad, but he otherwise remained pretty much the same. As for his personality, you knew he used to be a troublemaker - according to the rumors circulating between students, at least.

You didn’t believe a word. Not after what he’d done. Not after how, without caring about the dangers it involved, he tried to save Emily. His presence at the scene had been a mere coincidence; but as soon as he saw the car fast approaching, he started running. “Watch out!” He didn’t stop to consider calling someone for help or think about the situation he was in.

He just saw someone in danger. And decided to act.

Something you didn’t, as you stood there petrified. You watched as your best friend ran towards the street without paying attention to where she was going. You watched as this boy called out to her and attempted to push her out of the way. You watched as the car crashed into her body because the boy was a few seconds too late. All you did was watch as the scene unfolded right before your eyes. You were in so much shock that you couldn’t even cry. Not that you would have allowed yourself to, anyway. After all, you weren’t the one in pain.

You were just a bystander, there to witness faith follow its course. That boy, however... He was a hero. Someone who, without giving it another thought, helped people in need; all out of his own free will. You hadn’t seen anyone display such bravery before. A category you knew full well you were part of. The two of you were so different, you never thought you'd meet him again... Yet there he was now, standing in front of you.

“Gavin,” he suddenly spoke up as if to finish your earlier sentence, “from high school. But judging by the look on your face, you remembered as much.”

It then dawned upon you that you must’ve been staring. Cursing internally for your failed first impression, you quickly got up from your seat and extended your right hand towards him. “S-Sorry for spacing out like that! I’m (y/n), also from high school. But I’m guessing you knew that already.” Gavin lightly shook your hand whilst you scratched your neck in embarrassment, eyes landing on the bouquet you hadn’t noticed he was holding. Lilies.

“Oh, do you want some help with those?” No sooner had the words left your mouth, than you immediately regretted it. He most likely came in expecting to be alone, to see Emily and maybe some of her relatives; having an old acquaintance around wouldn't exactly count as privacy.

"On second thought, I should probably-" but he interrupted you before you could finish your sentence. "Sure, thank you." His lips curled up in a small smile as he handed you the flowers. After replying with an awkward "Make yourself comfortable..?", you took them gingerly and headed towards the windowsill once more.

Flower arrangement wasn't something you were particularly into, but you liked to think that you had an artistic sense for it. You were, after all, a painter and you loved art. Albeit it didn't really seem to love you back.

You removed the ribbons keeping both bouquets' lilies tied together and freed them in the vase. Since you didn't have a specific design in mind, you just let your hands move them around playfully. You heard Gavin’s footsteps as he went to sit where you previously had been. And then there was silence. Not the comforting sort, it was rather the kind of silence that made you want to just run away.

"Oh God, what am I supposed to do now? I can't just leave, but sitting in complete silence like this is unbearable. Then again, what can I even say? «Hey, so how's life been?» That's too awkward!"

Wait, backtrack a bit. Silence? Your movements stopped abruptly. By now you'd normally hear everything he was thinking, every sentence going through his mind. ..So why weren't you? Not that you were complaining, of course - getting into others' brains wasn't something you wished to do, and that wouldn't ever change.

However, that wasn't the first time something like this had happened. There'd been a few people present in your life whose thoughts you couldn't hear. But you never managed to put your finger on why. Did they have something that prevented your ability from working? If they did, would you be able to procure it too? And did that mean you could finally stop it for granted?

You stole a quick glance at Gavin, who was looking at Emily. You couldn’t see his face very well, but you could’ve sworn you heard a really faint, almost unnoticeable “I’m sorry.” Seeing as that was all you heard and he didn’t show any signs of moving, you decided to just brush it off, “Yeah, I must’ve imagined it.”

Going back to your train of thought, maybe today was your lucky day. Maybe this man represented an important clue in finding the answers you sought. Maybe talking to him would help you learn more about your evol. Maybe, just maybe, the Universe finally decided you had enough suffering and gave you a chance. Or maybe not, and you were completely wrong.

Even so, you definitely couldn't let this opportunity slip by.

"Hey, umm.. would you like to head to a café and catch up on things? I know a good place." He turned his head to look at you and you used the chance to add, "Oh, only if you're free! I wouldn't want to inconvenience you." It was a pretty sudden invitation, so you anxiously awaited his response expecting a rejection. If he refused, your only lead at the moment would be gone and you’d continue your life as usual. After seemingly considering it for a few seconds, he finally replied.

"Of course."

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a/n: aaaahh i’m sorry there’s not a lot of gavin in this chapter!! i wanted to properly introduce the main character and her backstory, also no, emily isn’t the original mc i assure you - dating your high school crush is nice, but i just?? want gavin to naturally fall in love with someone else?? i haven’t seen something like this done often, and if i’m motivated enough this should be a preeetty long fic,,. so i guess we’ll see how it goes. anyway!!!! no one cares but this all started because of a really soft dream i happened to have of gavin?? where he was super nice to me and i actually got to touch him???? idk how that happened but it did so now i’m turning it into a fanfic. which reminds me, please keep in mind i’ve never seriously written before, so whilst i may not be the best now i’ll make sure to improve along the way! (つ﹏⊂)

thank you so much for reading if you’ve reached this far!❤️

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theincompetentgenius · 5 years ago

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Hi,could I get a match up for ikesen,mlqc and the arcana.I'm 5'3 female with dark brown hair and eyes and pale skin.I enjoy literature(mostly classic),music,art,history,psychology and philosophy.I'm quite perverted and sarcastic.Usually I'm pretty laid back,but I can get quite aggressive(only verbally,not physically)when provoked.I enjoy learning new things. I'm also a shopping addict and I spend tons of money on new clothes.I like wearing feminine and provocative clothes(but not too revealing).

Thanks for sending in the matchup!

Ikemen Sengoku

I’d pair you with.................... Date Masamune!

I’m not gonna lie, this is the first person I thought of when I read “perverted and sarcastic” because that’s what our boy Masamune loves. I mean he’s the residential playboy of Azuchi Palace, he thrives off of thirst and seasoning (aka anyone who is sarcastic is seasoned in my opinion lol)

At first, his flirtiness would be manageable. Whenever he would throw a pickup line in your direction, you simply deflected it with a sarcastic comment. Of course, he’d come back with another flirty comment to counter your sarcasm and you would have to think of a stronger comeback. It becomes a game between the two of you, a game of cat and mouse. If you’re feeling bold, you might throw a suggestive comment at him, but be prepared for the repercussions that will bring. Luckily, your laid-back nature will allow this banter to go on for quite some time.

However, I don’t think that this would be the easiest of relationships. At first, it would be extremely rocky because Masamune has no concept of a person’s personal bubble. And no matter how laid back or perverted you are, Masamune knows how to get under a girl’s skin (especially when he’s throwing his flirty comments left and right). The only reason why women haven’t burned him yet is because he’s attractive. And he knows it.

You would have to get aggressive and verbally attack him for some space. At first, he’d think you were being a “fiesty lass” but he’d realize that it’s much more than that. A few days of space would be needed for him to reflect on why you blew up at him. However, Masamune is much more perceptive and intelligent than most of us give him credit for, so he would know immediately that he screwed up (and that his smooth tongue was not going to get him out of this one).

The next time he approaches you, he’s still playful and excited but you noticed that he’s toned down the excessive flirting. It will come as a relief to you and the two of you can move onto more interesting matters.

As for your shopping addiction, Masamune has no qualms about it. He will buy you anything and everything that you want. The only reason he won’t buy you something immediately is that he wants some affection first. Other than that, he has no problem following you around and carrying all your shopping bags.

In fact, this boy is going to be your biggest hypeman. The moment you try on a cute dress from a clothing store, Masamune is going to drown you in compliments. With each dress you try, he’ll only grow more amazed by your beauty. If you try something more revealing, he might get little physical right there. It’s up to you whether you want to continue or keep it going.

But why stop? ;)

Another possibility: Shingen Takeda

Mr. Love: Queen’s Choice

I’d pair you with...................................... Victor!

I know this is a complete 180 from Masamune, but hear me out. Victor, aka the king of sass, is used to dealing with a bunch of “morons.” Basically, almost everyone around him is too afraid (or too annoyed) to spend more than five seconds talking to him. And with good reason, because this man will clobber you for saying the ABCs too quickly.

However, people also forget that poor Victor is also a human. He needs love and affection (no matter how much he denies it). So I think that you would be able to come in and crack through his icy exterior!

At first, it would be difficult. Victor wouldn’t even bat an eye at you. The only reason he would talk to you is that he needed you to complete some work. However, you wouldn’t be steered off by his personality immediately. Your relaxed personality would mesh well with his uptight one, balancing out all the tension and irritation on his end.

The fact that you’ve managed to talk to him for more than ten minutes is an indicator that the two of you are going to have a special relationship. He’ll still badger you with sass, but you’ll fight back with sarcasm. The intellect from your sarcasm would actually surprise Victor. Although he’ll still call you a moron, he knows that you’re smart than almost everyone he knows. Even if you’re not, that’s alright because Victor is moronsexual.

The thing that will bring the two of you closer is the amount of meaningful conversation. You two could go hours talking about philosophical, historical, and artistic values. While the two of you may have different views, you will definitely learn and grow from each other.

To make things better, Victor is going to love the fact that you love classical literature (he seems like the type to say “I was born in the wrong century,”) because he can take you out to watch classical theater. Unlike most people, you’ll actually enjoy the experience and find the value of watching them. You might even critic them for ruining or having unreasonable differences between the original.

Last but not least is shopping! Now Victor has so much money that you could buy all the clothes in the world and still have millions left over, so shopping is not an issue for him either.

Now he’s not going to actively hype you up like Masamune, but you can tell when he likes a certain dress on you. That’s because he’s going to tell you whether you look decent or ridiculous in it.

I know you don’t wear too revealing clothing, but if I were you, I’d pick the most provocative outfit in the store and watch him grow flustered. That would be really fun to watch.

Another possibility: Kiro

The Arcana

I’d pair you with........................... Asra Alnazar!

Not gonna lie, I actually paired you with Julian first and got about halfway through writing why I thought you were perfect with him. But then, I looked over your description one more time and I suddenly felt more inclined towards Asra (if you’re a Julian stan and not too happy about the switch, at least you know that you are just as equally perfect with Julian lol.)

Asra seems best suited for you because the two of you have many similar interests! As someone who is extremely skilled in magic, Asra has a developed understanding of life and reality (I’d say that he is the most aware out of all the LIs). This makes him an expert in philosophy and psychology (even though he’ll deny it). Also, Asra is more inclined towards vintage items, so he’ll probably know music, classic literature, and art. I’m pretty sure he even has a large bookshelf with millions of books that contains at least one of your favorite subjects.

Additionally, I feel like Asra would be able to help you when you get aggressive. He gives off a calm and soothing aura that you can’t help but feel more relaxed around him. If you’re still mad, Asra will definitely know what to say to keep you from verbally attacking anyone. If your anger is directed towards him, he’ll get to the route of the problem and solve it as soon as possible. There’s nothing that bothers him more than seeing you upset; especially if it’s his fault.

Now Asra is a compassionate lover, which means he knows how to get spicy. Try getting a little saucy in your flirty and he will not disappoint. He won’t respond directly to your perverted attitude. Instead, Asra will be more subtle. You may go for something lighthearted and funny, but don’t be surprised when you end up staying for much longer than needed.

Lastly, Asra would love your sarcastic comments! Now many people like to pair Asra with someone just as soft as he is, but he’s shown instances where he likes witty comments. Asra also has really good comebacks (hello, have you seen him talk to Lucio and Julian?) so he’ll definitely keep you on your toes when you toss him a sarcastic remark.

Another possibility: Julian Devorak

#the arcana asra #asra #asra alzanar #the arcana #ikemen sengoku #ikemen sengoku masamune #date masamune #ikemen masamune #mlqc #mlqc victor #mlqc kiro

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kotorirod · 4 years ago

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Chapter Summary The Phantom Thieves succeed in another change of heart. The city is buzzing with interest in this group, whether good or bad.

Notes So I'm trying to figure out how many chapters this will actually be. I do want to be able to finish this while I have the muse for it (which I have a lot but work recently kicked the energy out of me along with some personal stuff happening). In any case, I do have a timeline/plot idea to have everything go by, though certain things that happen in more of the future aka MLQC's timeline may pop in here.

Prepare to see everyone's perspectives along with a bit of personal stuff happening to Ren :3

Enjoy! (might go back and edit this because I basically finished this at like 3 AM in the morning)

6/5/XX - Daytime

When he thought about seeing Amamiya again, he didn’t expect this to be how it would go. Ever since leaving their hometown in February, everything felt rushed. He assumed it would be years before he would ever hear anything about the boy who had saved him.

Yet here they stood at opposite sides, standing with the so-called attendance officer and Amamiya with his friends. Of course, the short interrogation was more of a formality. They had to check on those who were in the city and on probation, another thing he had only found about recently. He got in touch with Kanya and was given the lowdown on what had happened a month after leaving. Although there was nothing he could have done, a part of him felt guilty for not being there during the whole incident.

Words were being exchanged, though the girl seemed to be projecting her voice a little too hard. He could feel his face scrunch up with annoyance that they were trying a bit too hard to hide something. Needless to say, if they hadn’t taken this job, he was sure those who did would have pushed harder. It was hard to even tell who was part of the STF or the ASF these days, only trusting the commanding officer that stood beside him and his partner, Eiri.

After a while, Toma motioned for them to leave. Haku took a brief pause to look at the group, namely at Amamiya. The two looked at each other for a moment before he bowed his head in greeting and followed suit. Upon reaching the disguised commanding officer, he heard him whisper, “So that young man... the black-haired one with the black jacket? We’ll need to observe him.”

”Can I ask why, sir?” Haku inquired.

As they reached the corner end of the walkway, Haku glanced back to see Amamiya-san and his friends walking the other way to whatever were their plans for today. He still felt the familiar urge to reach out to him, having mostly relied on Kanya to invite the younger teenager to their hangouts. Thankfully, the boy still had that smile Haku had come to admire. Looking back at his superior for his answer, he was taken back by the amused smirk on his face. It disappeared as quickly as he had seen it before he listened to Toma.

“We’ve been getting reports that Black Swan has been active in this area, or it could be that other faction,” the supposed-attendance officer remarked. “Seeing as that boy’s father is in town, it’s best we keep an eye of people around him that may exhibit powers or person of interests.”

Wait... his father? That’s when he remembered. Amamiya-san’s father was the producer for a show called “Miracle Finder”, a program that focused on supernatural events and tales of people with superpowers. Why was that man here?

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6/6/XX - Early Morning

"It seems whoever these Phantom Thieves are reached Madarame before we did," the agent beside him commented, standing with the populace waiting for their turn to get on the subway line Aoyama-Itchome. As the rise of this Phantom Thieves group grew, they needed to gather all the information they could collect about them. Sure, it would have been better to have someone else go, but he needed to be sure this was up and up.

After the calling card had gone out for Madarame's change of heart, the Huarui group should have investigated it immediately. Though the news about ASF's movements doing the same, he had to pull his people back to avoid crossing paths. They were still just seen as a simple rising financial group led by an entrepreneur who was funding several projects and programs across Japan.

Whoever these Phantom Thieves were, Zen needed to know if they could get them to be allies or just a fake group created by the ASF to lure them out. That had been the discussion between him and his agent as they awaited the train to arrive.

Turning his head and glancing over the people around him, he was a bit surprised to see that Amamiya kid here. Seems the kid was much younger than he thought from the looks of his uniform. He couldn't hear everything, though most of it was his blond friend remarking about his own appearance.

"Huh, didn't expect someone like that would attend Shujin, but ever since that news about the teacher came out..."

Zen droned out the rest of his words as he watched the boy's blond friend realize what he was wearing and rush back up the steps, more than likely to get changed. Amamiya was smiling, chuckling before he turned around towards the tracks. He wasn't sure why he continued to watch the boy, seeing him just standing there before his bag moved to let the cat out. He started to converse with the feline as if it was a full-on conversation.

"Hmm? Is that your cat? Can I pet him?"

"No way, he hates strangers."

"No, he doesn't! He didn't say that."

"What the? You can't understand cats."

"Yes, I can! He said he wanted me to pet him!"

His face scrunched up at the memory, glaring ahead and resuming focus with his agent about the matters at hand. Why did he remember that? Sure, he was still looking for him, but there were more pressing issues at the moment. He followed the crowd into the subway train, noticing that Amamiya-san lagged behind. Guess he was going to wait for that blond who ran off.

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6/9/XX - Afternoon

Simon didn’t expect to step into a TV station for some time, not since he was asked by Hakuto years ago for insight on Miracle Finder. That was partially why he was here again, which surprised him much that Hakuto was even in town. What the man didn’t anticipate was seeing that young detective walking around the station. He had watched him with care as he knew of his association with the Antisocial Force. To think that a young man like him had such abilities almost akin to the Queen, but it was only just similar.

He was able to easily pick him out of the crowd, thanks to his own abilities, but that also had him notice that Amamiya-kun was in the station. This was going to be an exciting event to behold if Hakuto and Amamiya-kun run into each other. Speaking of the man, Simon smiled as he usually did upon seeing the father Amamiya approaching him.

“Simon, it’s good to see you are doing well,” the man greeted before they shook hands. They were standing on the set for the short segment to be recorded for tomorrow’s Miracle Finder episode. “Think I can ask you to be part of the panel today?”

“Sorry, but I’m here as a friend of mine wanted my input on some things,” Simon relayed. Hakuto smiled in slight defeat before he asked, “How... how’s Ren?”

The question was one that hung over their heads since the phone calls came at least once a week before this day. Hakuto would always try to ask about his son’s well-being but would never call him himself. Simon had always been irritated by how selective his persevering attitude was, especially when it came to his family matters.

As he pondered on answering the question truthfully or vaguely, he recognized a few Shujin students walking into the stage room. Guess it was that time of the year when schools would have their field trips. It shouldn’t have been a surprise that the TV station was one of them. Still, there was a high probability that Hakuto’s son might be here.

As if on cue, the teenager mentioned above was standing in the back of the group and two blondes. The glasses’ lens shimmered a bit towards his direction, and Simon had to suppress the chuckle that wanted to escape his throat.

For a brief moment, he saw the boy about to wave his hand in greeting. That stopped along with the smile that was frozen on the young man’s face. It was apparent what had caused the room to feel cold for a selective few, a thicker tension than the fog that had rested over that Inaba Province. Simon turned to look at his colleague, seeing the look of worry appearing on his face.

He hadn’t meant for his next words to come off as a mixture of enjoyment and disdain. However, he felt that with all that has happened between the Amamiya family, the patriarch deserved the growing glare on the son’s face.

” Does that answer your question, Hakuto-san?”

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6/9/XX - After School

Kira was playing on his phone, making a small arm pump of victory once he beat his personal high-score on the little game. He was on his break from shooting a commercial, and he had a small interview after that. Although the perk was being able to skip a day of school, the blonde teenager honestly would have preferred to attend classes instead of working. If it hadn’t been for the fact that field trips were happening this week, he would have told his agent to decline the jobs.

The blonde found a place to sit, still playing on his phone as the area was overlooking the TV station entrance. A few people were out as the majority of the students had left already. He had been able to catch up with a few, but he had hoped to see Amamiya-kun. He remembered the kouhai mentioned choosing the TV station as his field trip. Hell, he had hoped to catch him to grab some lunch earlier, but that had been reserved to mingle with the commercial crew.

As luck would have it, he spotted the raven-haired teenager stepping out of a hallway further down. Kira kicked himself up to his feet and opened his mouth to call after him when he saw something strange. In fact, this was probably the first time he had ever seen such malice on Ren’s face. The blonde kept silent, watching the teenager probably snarling out his words to whoever it was in the hallway with him.

“I told you that there is nothing to say!”

“Ren, please just listen.”

The blonde watched Ren take a step back while another man stepped forward. He felt the urge to run over and stop whatever confrontation was happening, but he kept silent and seemed to will himself to remain hidden.

“There’s nothing to listen to! You clearly didn’t want to have to do anything with me! You and mom made that clear after you guys dumped me here in Tokyo!”

The next thing he knew, Kira was running back the way he came. He heard too much. That said something given what his other hobby was, but this was rather personal. He wasn’t sure how far he ran until Kira realized he was standing at the studio doorway. The blonde willed his heart to stop beating so quickly from the adrenaline and the shock he experienced.

After a while, he was able to breathe normally. Teal eyes glanced back towards where he had fled from, wondering if he had just done something stupid. A part of him regretted leaving Amamiya-kun like that, but should he really butt into a personal matter like that? He glanced back down at his phone, noticing that a request for a secure chat had been sent to him. He recognized the smiling black orb with a pair of devil horns of the sender.

Alibaba: Any new info? Helios: They’ve been silent since yesterday Alibaba: Probably meeting up at that hideout of their’s Helios: I can go sneak off and spy on them if you want :D Alibaba: No it’s okay. Alibaba: I know how busy you can are :3 Alibaba: We’ll see what happens Helios: Kks I’ll message you later Alibaba: :P

With that, he noticed the time and pressed the power button to shut the screen off. He had to go back inside and continue shooting the commercial. He had to focus on his work today. Then he can quickly search more on Amamiya-kun. With this information, he was more determined to find out who this guy was and what led him to come to Tokyo.

#rise of the minor arcana #persona 5 #mr. love queen's choice #persona 5 royal #au - canon divergence #chapter 7 #fan fic

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shinydelirium · 3 years ago

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MLQC Season 2 Chapter 12 (Kiro) Part 8 [Lighthouse] & [Gaze of Time] Translation [CN]

***SPOILERS*** THIS POST CONTAINS HEAVY SPOILERS FOR CONTENT NOT YET RELEASED ON EN SERVER!!! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!***

For previous translations of Season 2 Chapter 12: Part 1/ Part 2/ Part 3/ Part 4/ Part 5/ Part 6/ Part 7

I combined two parts for this post. Enjoy~

[Lighthouse]

As we stood on the last step, we were only able to see some faint pictures.

The run-down walls looked extremely gloomy and terrible in the endless darkness.

It seems to be much bigger than we thought.

MC: Did we uncover a tomb that hasn’t been dug up? Those tomb raider novels are written like this… ***I’m getting Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider vibes***

Helios: Stay here.

With those few words, Helios walked towards the visible wall in the distance.

MC: Be careful.

I looked around cautiously, walked down the steps carefully and stepped on the ground where Helios was before.

At the same time, a thin golden thread lit up between the floor tiles. It stretched outward like an electric current.

Helios: What are you doing?!

MC: …Taking a step forward?

Helios came back to me in an instant, dragging me onto the transparent steps and looking around with cold eyes.

As the lines of light gradually brighten the building like a pulse, the mysterious symbols on the walls appeared like the eyes of a giant beast slowly opening in the dark.

??: We have been waiting for you for a long time.

??: Welcome to the lighthouse.

Lighthouse? Hearing this unfamiliar word, I froze.

The long synthetic sound came from far away. All the lines began to converge into a certain pattern and rearranged themselves. At the same time, some of the text on the wall gradually disappeared.

In this space constructed entirely of golden light, all the shadows connected with the outline of the sliding lines, forming a peculiar shadow on the dark background—

As if—there is an invisible person standing there.

Helios: It’s a trick.

??: This is a misunderstanding.

The lines swayed slightly with the sound. It looked like…it was politely bowing and I couldn’t help leaning against Helios’ back.

MC: ….Is there someone over there?

Helios: Visual dislocation.

MC: What do you mean?

Helios: It’s just a projection made up of lines of electric currents and light.

Helios: Nothing is there.

He even took out the knife in his hand, approached the “shadow figure”, arrogantly positioned the knife where the neck would be, and swiped vigorously.

However, the blade didn’t touch anything and the “human figure” flickered and transported onto another wall.

??: Signal upload, information has been updated.

??: Enable smart trigger mechanism to ensure information synchronization.

??: Data is uploading….update complete.

The mechanical language doesn’t carry any emotion and there was a “didi” sound at the end of the conversation.

??: Human beings will be full of hostility towards the unknown. This is understandable.

??: Don’t worry, there is nothing in the lighthouse that can hurt you.

??: Of course we will not hurt you, special people. ***It knows about Evolvers but its not referring to them as that term. So were they called something else?***

The amiable electronic voice reverberated in the entire space. At the end of the sentence, there was a completely unintelligible language. ***Like the same unintelligible language that was heard in part 6 of Behind the Curtain?***

The light continues to flow and reorganize, making the “human figure” look like it’s stretching out its hands, signaling to us that there is no threat.

Its outline slowly became bright and thick and the entire “shadow” became clearer.

The accentuated light dispersed into light patterns and text around the area, illuminating the interior of the whole lighthouse.***Changed the wording***

??: It seems that you wandered into the lighthouse by accident but it does not matter.

??: Once again, I welcome you and your companion. I am the lighthouse’s legacy—

??: 19.

I cautiously ran to Helios’ side and pulled his shoulders slightly to reach his ears.

MC: ….Why do I find this scary…

Helios: If you know, don’t mess around.

Helios’ fixed his eyes on the figure. His whole body is tense as if he didn’t believe it.

Helios: There is no value in trusting things that are so cryptic.

??: It does not matter. I have a lot of patience to prove to you that we are not malicious.

??: After all, compared to the time of waiting, this kind of time is nothing.

The “figure” stayed in place quietly. The lines on its body trembling slightly. It gave off the impression of a kind, old man.

I poked my head out from behind Helios.

Helios: You just said this is a lighthouse?

??: Yes.

??: Actually, I want to chat with that girl. Your attitude does not look very good.

MC: ….Pfft.

Seeing the swaying lines, I couldn’t help laughing.

MC: How should I address you as? Is 19 all right?

19: You are so polite and cute, of course you can. Where we are from, you will surely be liked by many people.

Helios: Do people there like to talk so much nonsense?

19: That won’t do.

The originally tense air immediately became alive, wafting with the laughter I tried to restrain.

MC: 19, what is a lighthouse? And you just said that you are the legacy here. What....are you again?

19: I am the residual intelligence waiting to meet you.

MC: ?!

19: As for the lighthouse….

19 slowly raised its hand and the floating patterns of light began to surge, turning into indistinguishable graphics and textures.

On the huge wall behind us, a magnificent and unfamiliar picture formed.

19: These are our remnants.

The pattern of light is constantly changing and evolving with different characters and designs that are completely incomprehensible.

It seems to be showing something but it’s so obscure.

As the lines jumped around, huge and unfamiliar buildings were built high and collapsed into nothingness.

A crowd of people gathered and scattered about as if they were roaring and struggling. Finally the images on the wall disappeared one by one.

MC: ….What was that?

19: That was our world.

19: Before your world came, the last civilization.

My brain stopped working for a while and I was stunned. I pinched myself hard and thought that everything in front of me was just a dream.

Residual intelligence? The last civilization?

I turned my head to look Helios. He also seemed to frown deeply at 19’s words.

I thought the restart of time was absurd enough, but I didn’t expect that the world seemed to prefer the moment when people were caught by surprise.

MC: ….Are you also “human beings”?

As soon as I asked, the question sounded a bit absurd even to me.

19: If you use your language and judgment criteria, yes. ***What, so they’re not human beings? Extra-terrestrials? Space aliens??? Istg, if the game introduces aliens into the story, I will lose it...in a good way.***

Helios: Can you prove it?

19: Nothing can be proved.

As it spoke, the sound of gears turned again and the stone slabs on the wall made a loose sound.

Helios immediately held me in his arms, took a step back, and carefully looked in 19’s direction.

While the wall vibrated, the stone slab was slowly opened.

The undisturbed dust rises in the long-lost light, as if waiting has exhausted all their once glory and splendor.

Now, it can only use this last touch of floating dust to meet this world again after a long absence.

Then, it fell silently, mixing with the ash that was already covering it.

Its appearance was hardly recognizable.

19: Can you see anything?

Neither Helios nor I spoke, but looked at 19 quietly.

19: Nothing at all, right?

19: We also know.

19 gently stretched out its hand. The line was deformed as if its palm stopped in the air.

In fact, it touched nothing. At that moment, its hollow shadow looked tired and relieved.

The lines are constantly deforming and flowing, as if with incomparable nostalgia, touching the most cherished traces that have been here.

19: Nothing can escape the erosion of time. The lighthouse is something we can keep in this world….***Their technology must be quite advanced to be able to make this lighthouse and survive all this time for it to be discovered. Something like this is definitely right up Kiro’s expertise.***

19: The greatest miracle.

Helios: If that’s the case…

Helios: With your technical ability, why would it disappear?

A long laugh echoed in the lighthouse with a hint of weariness.

19: We are not the first civilization to disappear in this world.

19: Likewise, it will not be the last one.

[Gaze of Time]

My brain went blank.

I don’t know whether I should believe in such a strange and ridiculous voice and to believe that this world was as prosperous as it was hundreds of millions of years ago.

There may be people who are similar to us, have landscapes, and have the same or different world. They have existed in a real and vivid way.

And there was more than one such world.

Helios: What was the reason for your destruction?

19: It was because we lacked the necessary conditions. ***CORE, the QUEEN gene perhaps....?***

Helios: What do you mean?

19’s body leaned towards me and in that shadow, I seemed to feel a certain kind of gaze coming from the ancient years.

19: It is not up to “me” to answer your question. But other than that, I have a gift for you.

The lines flickered, skipped along the wall, and turned into a passageway.

I subconsciously stepped forward, trying to follow it, but Helios held me back.

Helios: What are you doing?

MC: It seems it wants us to follow.

Helios: Are you so easily fooled?

MC: ….

I met Helios’ mocking gaze, looked back at the flickering symbols on the wall, pursed my lips together, and kept my gaze firm.

MC: Although I don’t quite believe what it says, I think it is very sincere.

Helios: Insincere disguise is only a joke.

MC: Are you talking about yourself?

Helios: ….

He squinted his eyes and raised his head arrogantly, as if he wanted to conceal the emotions.

MC: And I would love to see what the gift is.

Helios: Be careful that you don’t get killed by ignorant curiosity.

His hands weren’t actually too stiff. I stared at him and stretched out my fingers toward the electric light that ran between the two of us.

MC: Helios, do you know what will happen if you cross this line?

He didn’t say a word. He only glanced at the ground and then his gaze returned to my face.

I smiled, and then gently pulled his hand with some force. Helios unexpectedly didn’t resist so I stepped towards the line with my strength.

MC: It seems that nothing happened.

Helios: It’s just a line.

MC: Maybe many things are just a line. Only to be crossed over. ***Changed some wording***

Helios: And if it can’t?

MC: Then think of a way. Two people will always have a way. ***Can’t help but get Light Pursuit date vibes from this scene***

There seemed to be a tremor in Helios’ eyes, holding my hand. His fingertips slowly turning white from his grip.

At last, he laughed softly, with a bit of self-deprecation and helplessness.

Helios: (chuckles lightly) You really don’t know how to give up.

Helios: Then don’t let go.

Before I could reply, he took my hand and walked forward in front of me.

Turning around, we found that the figure had been waiting silently.

19: She is brave.

Helios: Just useless courage.

19: It is precisely because human beings are born with courage that we have to learn to avoid all unknowns and risks.

19 slowly moved along the wall. The mechanisms opened by the rotation of gears paved the way for us.

Looking at its figure, I felt like someone was walking beside me, telling me some age-old stories.

19: It allows you to greet the unknown even if you feel scared and to overcome all the pain for the sake of hope. ***Changed some wording***

19: It allows us to meet you at the end of departure. ***This line reminds me a lot of one of Kiro’s karma bylines from his karma “Stranger”: “I await you at the end of the opposite path.”***

As 19 talked, I found myself arriving in a wider space.

We seem to have come to a place closer to the ground, surrounded by ruins. It seems that someone has been here and there have been signs of explosions.

Unknowingly, it was nighttime. The faint moonlight came in, making me a little startled for a moment.

19’s hand “gracefully” raised, and the patterns of light crossed every fragment of the ruins along the ground and merged together.

Only this time, it’s better than the magnificent picture from before, more refined and more….real.

The entire ruins turned into a theater in a blink of an eye and it seemed to be identical to our current theater.

In the center of the empty stage, there are some small but peculiar instruments that looked like microphones.

19: People of the future, there are not many things in this world that have escaped time.

19: There are many more lighthouses like this one.

19: We try to keep all of civilization in the lighthouse, hoping to leave behind the stories, voices, predictions, and music we hear.

19: We want to fight against time and prove to the world….

19: We have existed.

19: However, only one in ten million can be left behind.

19 opened its hands gently, as if embracing something.

19: But even if one person believes it, we will be successful.

19: Thank you all.

A faint melody came from the empty stage, making me freeze for a moment.

MC: This is….

Helios: It’s a song.

Helios’ voice was soft, with some unnoticeable bewilderment and doubt in his words. His always-alert expression finally began to loosen.

I listened to this song quietly. I couldn’t tell what instruments were and the rhythm itself was very strange. The obscure language and timbre are so distant that I can’t figure out the pronunciation or the content.

I don’t know what is being sung, and I can’t even understand its sustenance or calling.

But I seem to be able to tell from this song that the remote and mysterious world is very real and alive at this moment.

This song is so desperate as if gathering all the hatred. Even if the world collapses, it will leave the last trace of unwilling cry.

But it is full of hope. Even if everything is dead, it still firmly believes that it can be done again.

It carries countless eyes, straddling the endless dark night, and breaking free from hundreds and millions of years.

Finally, reaching to us.

19: Thank you all.

The melody ended. Softly, 19 repeated the phrase again.

19: This is the last song we left in this world. Now it has completed its mission and it shall disappear with me.

Helios: Play it again.

Amidst the emotion of 19, on the empty ruins, Helios suddenly spoke up in a voice that seemed particularly indifferent.

19: I do not quite understand what you mean.

Helios: The song just now, play it again.

19 shook its head, not knowing what he was thinking.

After a period of silence, the same melody and singing was played again. I stared in confusion at Helios with his eyes closed, not knowing what he was going to do.

When the music ended, Helios slowly opened his eyes. He quietly looked at the empty stage like a frozen statue for a long time.

At last, he started walking towards the stage in the middle of the ruins, with some hesitation full of contradictions and some resoluteness that I didn’t understand.

When he stood on the stage, he glanced around, kneeling down reverently and touching the stage with his fingers gently.

Clearly, it was just a projection but at that moment, I suddenly felt as if he really touched the unreachable world.

Helios stood in front of the transparent microphone, his fingers trembling slightly. He lowered his head to watch the transparent phantom and gently covered his fingers.

The cold moonlight was shining down upon his head, as if the spotlight from this world was leaning on him without any cover.

The night sky was full of stars. The theater and stage reflected by the patterns of light flickered with specks of light, which merged into a sea of stars.

Helios closed his eyes and sang softly. The melody that had just circulated in the theater now became his sonata piece.

19: This is….

He almost perfectly restored all the pronunciation and inflection. The arcane and unfamiliar language seemed to be surging with fresh vitality.

All the hatred and love, hope and despair are deeply condensed in his singing.

Helios stands in the brightest place in the world.

His entire being is glowing.

At that moment, I knew that the person standing on the stage was Helios and even Kiro.

I’ve heard that when human beings create language, they make a voice of their own to the world.

As a result, human civilization emerged and it began to expand and pass on the basis of language.

This foreign language is so mysterious and difficult to understand that even now, it cannot be explained. It seems so fragile and meaningless.

But Kiro wrote it down completely. In endless silent times, the world once again heard the voice from that distant civilization.

He is in this world, using his voice to leave a song that only belongs to that era.

He used his method to let that far-off voice pass through the long and ancient night. For the first time, it reverberated.

Helios slowly opened his eyes and stood in front of 19.

Helios: All of you still exist.

The lines on 19’s body trembled and some rustling mechanical noises broke and rang, seeming to be on the verge of losing control.

It seemed to be shock beyond understanding and calculation. It seemed to be joy.

19: Th…thank, thank you. Thank you all.

In the distance, there seemed to be light patterns stretching out and spreading towards the darkness, slowly drawing the outline of a ship, as if it was setting sail.

19: We have always believed that there is one person who is the last piece of the puzzle to break the cycle. The future we cannot push towards, maybe you can reach it.

19: Go. Go to other lighthouses. There are countless people’s research, countless people’s attempts, and countless people’s hopes.

19: After you leave, everything will automatically be destroyed.

19: We…no, the civilization of generations will always bless you.

19: May our failure be a lighthouse to guide you to the future path.

19: Until the next lighthouse, farewell for now.

As the voice of 19 gradually faded into the air, there seemed to be some mechanical clicking sound echoing leisurely in the dark.

-End of Part 8-

***The introduction of the lighthouse has to be the most fascinating and interesting thing that has happened in the entirety of the MLQC story. Actually, I think it’s the ONLY interesting thing that has happened yet. So much info dump and my mind spinning. It took a whole season and 12 chapters of season 2 to finally get to the nitty-gritty stuff. There was definitely some references to Kiro’s R&S: Lonely like the sound of gears turning, countless civilizations, destruction. Plus the “roaring/crying” was mentioned before, vaguely, in season 1 chapter 17. Also, that infinity symbol (8) with all the thorns on it must represent this endless cycle of fate where these previous civilizations always seem to meet their end/destruction after reaching a certain high point and a new one is created in its place and the old one is forgotten or never existed. Hence the existence of the lighthouse- to preserve the civilization in some way and pass on its legacy to the next one. It begs the question of “why”. If anything, the world of season 2 might just suffer the same fate just like season 1. Does that mean MC will have to go back in time to save it and the guys will have to lose their memories once again? How many times will the world restart in order to prevent destruction? I don’t think I can deal with another round of that. The cycle has to end but how exactly? I’m very excited and anxious to find out more about what happens next. When is the next lighthouse?***

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shinydelirium · 3 years ago

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MLQC Season 2 Chapter 12 (Kiro) Part 6 [Weary Beast] Translation [CN]

***SPOILERS*** THIS POST CONTAINS HEAVY SPOILERS FOR CONTENT NOT YET RELEASED ON EN SERVER!!! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!***

For previous translations of Season 2 Chapter 12: Part 1/ Part 2/ Part 3/ Part 4/ Part 5

Enjoy~

[Weary Beast]

MC: Ki…!

Helios: Why are you here?

He spat out those unwelcoming words. The edge of the knife reflected in the cold light and he interrupted me suddenly.

I looked at the person in front of me with a sullen anger in my heart.

….Relax, take it easy. Don’t get carried away. ***Changed some wording***

Helios: Don’t waste my time asking the same question again.

MC: ….I’m here to find someone.

After hearing my answer, Helios unknowingly tilted his head to the left. His eyes were alert and he glanced at the note in his hand, gripping it hard.

Helios: There is no one here for you to find.

MC: But I want to know….

Helios: I’m not interested in your nonsense.

***I don’t say this enough. Helios is ABSOLUTELY FINE in this outfit. All those belts and buckles, those rips in his pants, those, black gloves...I’ll never get enough of this outfit.***

The knife’s edge that was gradually pressing on my neck was wrapped in an icy breath and the smell of disinfectant. Something like an earpiece in his right ear caught my attention.

Helios came closer, condescendingly suppressing me in the cramped space. His body was coiled tightly, like a weary beast.

Looking at him like this, I didn’t have a trace of fear. Only sadness and anger.

He hid his wounds and concealed himself in the darkness. He hid “Kiro” and from me.

He made himself into Helios.

My eyes stung. I couldn’t help lowering my head, looking at the rough and invisible line between us, unable to say anything.

Helios: Don’t show up in front of me again.

Helios: Otherwise, you won’t be so lucky next time.

After saying this, he backed away coldly, turned and left.

MC: Wait a minute, Helios. I think you are very similar to the person I am looking for.

MC: …Right, Kiro.

I gently called his name, expecting him to turn around with a smile and make a funny face at me in the next moment.

Even if he didn’t, there would still be some small changes in his expression from seeing me.

But Helios only turned sideways faintly, with a mocking look on his face.

Helios: Sorry to disappoint you. I am not that person.

Helios: I heard that Nox is not capable enough and it seems that the eyes are not good enough either.

MC: Kiro, I’m actually stronger and braver than you think.

I don’t want his deliberate harsh words to get to me, so I’ll just face him frankly and directly.

MC: Maybe you think I’m weak and can’t do much.

MC: But I’m really….not that useless. I’m not someone who can only stand by and wait for your protection.

MC: You know, don’t you?

Those clear eyes narrowed, and Helios looked at me quietly, without saying a word for a long time.

This is like a silent confrontation. The two of us holding that tight thread and neither one letting go.

Slowly, Helios smiled.

Helios: Who do you think you are and what does it have to do with me?

Helios: Don’t be too self-righteous.

I closed my eyes sadly, as if I heard the sound of the taut thread in my heart being severed.

You really are there, Kiro.

He made up his mind to disappear and acted as Helios. Treating Kiro like this, I can’t be the same.

I slowly opened my eyes and tried to force myself to smile.

MC: Okay, I think I am.

MC: But I want to know, Helios, why are you here?

Helios: Since when do I need to report to you, Nox?

MC: Of course there’s no need for you to.

MC: But you found something from me, so am I not allowed to ask?

His eyes closed in an instant, and his face changed color.

MC: Don’t think you can hide it by erasing the memory. I know you went to the B.S. Secret Research Institute.

MC: What are you looking for?

Before I could say any more, I was pressed against wall once again and an unbearable anger filled Helios’ wide-open eyes.

Seeing him like this, I knew I was right.

MC: Are you also investigating lesions and Evol….

While I was still talking, Helios’ knife immediately struck the wall next to my ear, his face threatening.

Helios: If you don’t want to die, stay away from this matter.

He gritted his teeth fiercely, holding the knife tightly with restraint, and spat out each word.

MC: I’m already involved, and I will definitely investigate it.

MC: You….Helios, can’t control me.

Both of us seemed to be holding double-edged knives, although we would bleed when we clearly stabbed each other.

But he still slashed the knife fiercely.

Helios: It seems that you are not afraid of death.

MC: Of course I’m afraid of death. Death and sacrifice will not solve any problems.

MC: I will find the truth.

MC: Or you can work with me and tell me why you want to look into this and…

Why are you leaving?

I didn’t say the last few words. I still didn’t give up and wanted to talk to him more.

Helios: I have nothing to tell you.

Helios: Stay away from this. If you get in my way…

Helios: I will let you know the consequences.

I couldn’t help but sneer. It seems that this person is not going to give in.

MC: Helios, let me tell you directly.

MC: Originally, I didn’t want to take care of this matter, but now I am, and I’ve made my decision.

MC: If you think I’m an eyesore, then just let me leave here, unless you say that I’m hindering you in the future.

MC: Or, are you actually worried about me?

Helios: Do I look so kind?

He smirked and took a half step back.

Helios: The name Nox doesn’t suit you. You should be called Narcissus.

I was so angry that I was about to explode and I raised my head in annoyance.

MC: I don’t care if you think I’m an eyesore or that you’re worried about me.

MC: If you’re capable, you can tie me up and keep me hostage every day. Otherwise….we rely on each other’s abilities. ***It’s getting really heated and I’m not talking about the confrontation happening between MC and Helios. I really wish I was in MC’s place right now!!!***

Helios’ attitude made me more certain that what happened to him was definitely related to Evol’s disease, and perhaps this incident involved many things.

If Kiro wants to hide, then I won’t chase.

I want him to come to me himself.

When I was done talking, I turned and left, grunting deliberately as I walked.

MC: I’m going to go investigate now!

My steps were purposely slow so he could catch up. But Helios stood there as if he didn’t hear me.

It wasn’t until I walked out of the B.S. that I secretly turned my head back and found that no one was following me.

I clenched my teeth and left irritably.

Helios hit the wall hard with his hand and the hearing aid in his right ear helped him to provide an echo of this blank world.

Just now, he thought it was another attack so he subconsciously struck his knife out.

Fortunately, he stopped his hand ahead of time and kept himself from shaking too much.

Because of his rush, he only brought one hearing aid. It made him a little sad when he missed some parts to what she said. ***Changed some wording***

MC: Kiro, I’m actually stronger and braver than you think.

Of course he knows.

It was never her problem.

He lifted his eyes and looked at the face in the mirror. The cold hearing aid in his ear was particularly bright under the dim light.

Kiro: “I command you….keep getting stronger….”

The distant echo kept coming, like a blessing.

It was like a heavy shackle.

I knew what I said was out of anger. When I returned home, I saw the messy tabletop and felt extremely frustrated.

But I don’t have time to hesitate. I must get myself together and think about what I can do for Kiro.

I once again pulled out the hunter game information and looked at each photo thoroughly.

In the densely wooded tropical rainforest, a huge group of stones was especially eye-catching.

I looked at the photo carefully and suddenly found that at the corner of the group of stones, there was a vaguely carved “8” symbol on it.

I froze for a moment as if something seemed to flash in my mind.

I immediately turned on the computer and zoomed in on each photo, one by one to find it. Finally, I found three of the same symbols in the stack of photos.

This symbol is the same as the one I saw in the game I participated in with Kiro.

MC: Is it a “small syringe” production plant within the hunter game?

But Shaw said before that this symbol was related to some kind of ruins.

Could this be a coincidence?

I looked at the symbols in the photos and fell into deep thought.

-End of Part 6-

***I don’t think I put enough screenshots of Helios but then again I don’t think Tumblr would be able to handle so much Helios in one post XD***

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