#KYAAA MY WIFE

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okay this majima is growing on me

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мумичка @na-orbite-solnechno

[luffyvace]

Boa Hancock & Neferatari Vivi x female reader for women’s day!!

ik I’m late to women’s day guys!! But I’m still gonna participate! (Totally not an excuse to write for some of my fav op girls that I haven’t written much for yet)

Hancock x a fem reader would be like the ultimate alternative timeline to her not falling in love with luffy lol

let’s say your in the kuja pirates specifically,

that would make more sense as to how you got closer since your on the same crew and obviously get to interact with her more versus just fan girling in the crowd lolol 😂

just the same as luffy, she’d realized her love for you after getting worried for your safety and feeling ill (love sick 😀) mid expedition at the fact that you might be hurt

when everyone gets back to the boat she tried to unsuspectingly scope you out (tried because she was actually frantically searching for someone and wouldn’t say who as everyone panicked-) and as soon as she saw you she sighed in relief! But soon after, she started blushing and she felt a warm fuzzy feeling!

what was this? Is this what they call..? Love?!

it was such a joyous feeling..! She couldn’t believe she was feeling such intense emotions at your presence alone!

”Lady hebihime!! Are you all right?!”

”Lady hebihime!! Are you all right?!”

”Lady hebihime!! Are you all right?!”

”all right..!”

”right..!”

”right..”

Your words echoed over and over again in Hancock’s spinning head. You..we’re worrying for her?! Your so…kind!- So!- so!- your such a selfless woman!!

and yeah that’s pretty much how it went HAHAH

you can pretty much guess you’ll get special treatment from then on, she’s in love with you after all!! Naturally it’s her duty to protect her lover! 😊 (you haven’t even asked her out yet Hancock! - Glorisa)

she invites you into the palace and gives you the best food and treatment straight away!! Put your feet up dear! Are you hot? tired? Do you need water?? “Hurry up and bring the giant fans! My lover is hot!”

no pun intended even though you are 😉

“lover..? Lady hebihime..! May I ask what your talking about..😅”

”o-oh! W-well..I was just thinking…maybe…we could go on a date..?! ☺️😅”

“ME?? Hebihime!! I- I’m honored but what brought this about?! This is….strangely sudden, you know? Not trying to be rude!-”

”Hancock!”

”eh??- I mean!- hebihim-”

”Hancock!! Y-you..can call me Hancock..if you’d like!- I mean if you’d prefer to call me something else like a pet name, honey or dear m-maybe-…!”

”But!- hebihime-”

“-And to answer your question! What brought this about……I’m not sure myself…I have no idea actually, I found myself worrying about you and when I saw you again….When I saw you..! When I…..Kyaaa! 😍”

”Hancock!! Are you all right?! What happened!?

“ !!….You…! You!- You said my name!! This must be..! This must be!! What they call!- Engagement!~ 😍😍”

”huh?? 😀 hebihime?-“

“No! Go back! Don’t call me hebihime anymore!! We’re getting married next month so!- So call me by my name from now on! Okay honey?! 😍💗”

*mutters while being carried bridal style by Hancock* “I’m getting married…to the hebihime..😵‍💫💫”

and yes you actually did get married the next month :)

being the wife of the pirate empress is the liiiife 😎👍 you get whatever you want, whenever you want and however much you want of it!! Without a question! Your words are as absolute as sold gold on the island of women! Hancock will likely even ignore elder nyon/Glorisa for you <3

and yeah you can pretty much just imagine your dream life for the rest! Expect that to become your reality when married to Hancock bc even thanos snap can’t compare 🗿😭

Vivi is such an awesome girl - honorable mention okay? 😤👏

let’s say your not a straw hat tho :) just for funzies :3 imagine you’ve lived on alabasta just as long as she has and even infiltrated Baroque works with her. And also helped save alabasta!

best friends to lovers anyone?? Lesbian edition >:> 👩‍❤️‍👩 🧡🤍💖🏳️‍🌈

after it’s all said and done, and crocodile is defeated, you two say cya to the straw hats and you help Vivi rebuild her kingdom

somewhere during the time things start looking up as for alabasta’s cleanup, she confesses! Oops spoiler :}

“hey!!..I’ve been looking all over for you 😅”

“Oh hey Vivi! What is it?”

”oh nothing I just, well it’s not nothing…can we talk? Uh- you know..in private?”

”oh yeah sure! Come inside I was just cleaning up heheh, excuse the mess..”

“It’s nothing! Really, it’s fine no need to be so formal…we’re close, right?”

“Yeah :) what is it you wanted to talk about though? Is it something bad I’m nervous 😃”

”Oh! Nononono! Nothing bad nothing bad!-“

*sigh of relief* “hah, that’s good 😅”

*awkward yet adorable giggles come from both you and Vivi*

“well..what I wanted to talk about was…us, as in…who we are”

“Oh no Vivi don’t come out and tell me we’re aliens now we’ve barely finished cleaning up alabasta! 😭😂😂”

”what?? Hey! No! I-I’m trying to be serious here! 🤦‍♀️“

”OH! Oops 😄 go ahead go ahead!”

“I meant who we are as in, as a….relationship! Like- um..we’re friends right? Soo..if we could be……”

“Vivi..you mean..?”

”YEAH! 😭😅 I mean if- if we could be..more, if- if you want if not we can just stay friends-“

”No! I- hahah, I honestly never thought you’d ask, like- literally! I’ve kinda been waiting but you never did so is assumed-“

lots of awkward laughing and explaining of feelings ensue from there 💗(🏳️‍🌈😜)

actually being in a relationship with her includes training, yes training, because you never know what could happen. Just as crocodile happened and no one knew he would. So from now on she wants to be prepared, she refuses to be blindsided again—for the sake of her people!

she’s a cute mix of awkward, kind and a tad bit shy 💗 it’s like, she almost wouldn’t know how to act around you if you weren’t so close, but you are! So that makes things easier :)

she’s highly knowledgeable and I feel she’d have quiet a bit of hobbies. if you like to do similar things she’d love to partake in those activities with you! But if you have different interests, exploring each one as you teach her about them would be fun too! <3

Vivi is a literally princess, which means as her lover you get princess treatment! 😘 (all puns intended) She can afford it after all! Pell and Vivi’s father would adore you! You make Vivi so happy, how can they not?!

she talks about you more often than you know 🤫 “Dad!! Don’t tell her that!- it’s kind of embarrassing you know?!” oops Vivi heard him

well anyway 😊

Vivi is a very caring and protective lover as seen with Nami (when she stayed by her side the whole time she was ill). So of course that’s not any different when it comes to you, it’s highly likely Vivi knows first aid so if you get a minor injury? Be more careful!! 🩹❤️‍🩹💋 A major injury?! Hurry! Rush her to the royal hospital! Quickly! Giver her the best treatment! It’s okay, relax, she’s here 💖

Vivi will be with you through thick and thin and her loyalty is unwavering. She may not be the strongest banana in the bunch but she’ll certainly defend you with all she has if it comes down to it! 😤💪

Also!!! Can’t believe I haven’t mentioned this yet!!- Karoo!!!! Karoo loves you <33 Vivi thinks your bond is adorable, especially how Karoo always lets you ride on him :} you bring him snacks and drinks and he runs to you each time. If your tired of walking he’ll carry you without complaints as well so that’s a perk!

I feel the other spot billed ducks would love you as well! Karoo probably tells them how great you are 🤗 You might even like one of them enough to make them your duck! (I would, they seem cooler than a freezer 😎👍)

Okayyy~ lovely readers, followers and anyone new here..!

I hope you enjoyed these headcanons!!~

[kurishiri]

12 . . . main story

— this translation may not be 100% accurate or may contain creative liberties. if you enjoy, please consider reblogging, but don’t repost or claim these as your own!

— cw: mentions of mental breakdowns, neglect, grooming (?), non-consensual touching, attempted child sexual assault, murder, suicide.

Alfons: To be clear, I don’t mind if you want to run away now? I imagine this is rather hard on your fragile, glass-like heart?

Kate: ...Not at all.

(I haven’t yet heard, what I want to know.)

I shook my head firmly and looked determinedly at Alfons.

His smile widened.

Alfons: ——Well then, I will continue.

A: After Elbie’s mother had took her own life, it was a maid who had discovered the body after entering the room.

A: And his father had cried his heart out.

A: Anyhow, the one who had driven his beloved wife to take her own life, was none other than his birth son…

A: …or at least, he thought he was his real son, when in reality he was born from a man who violated his beloved.

A: It must have been an unimaginable crucible of anguish for them.

—— Elbert’s POV ——

Maid: Kyaaa!! Someone… Anyone, come here! My Lady has, she has…!!!

The maid’s shouts could be heard from Mother’s room.

The memories of what had happened that day still remained extremely vague, even in my dreams.

What I could clearly remember, though, was the sight of my father, who was normally gentle and kind, now in a haggard, worn out state.

That, and how he, too, grew to look at me with the same look of fear and hatred that Mother had.

After that, the portrait of Mother that he had loved so much, was painted over in black.

Just by being by his side, Father would break down crying where he was.

And, as if he had gone mad, he would shake his head and shout.

Hugh: AAAH!!

Elbert: Father! Father, are you alri—

Hugh: Stay, stay away from me…!!

H: Please, don’t come close to me… whenever you’re by my side, I feel like I’ll go crazy!!

Father’s eyes were frightened, as if he were looking at a monster.

Whenever I was at his side nearly every day, he would let out screams that surprised the entire manor, to the point his throat became worn out.

—— Kate’s POV ——

Alfons: Eventually, Elbie said—

A: That could have happened because of his ability to ‘make one relive their saddest memory.’

A: Over, and over again, he might have been showing his father the image of his mother’s corpse. 

A: And it was only after joining Crown and learning of his ability that he realized this, much, much later.

(He means that, without knowing his own ability, Lord Elbert stepped on his father’s shadow, forcing him to relive that memory…?)

It was not unreasonable. But…

(When I think about how much Lord Elbert’s heart must have hurt after learning the truth much later,)

a sadness inside was stuck up in my throat, with no way to let it out.

Alfons: Elbie came to naturally stay out of his father’s sight completely.

A: While he had the heart of a child, it was to protect his father. If he didn’t get close to him, then perhaps his father wouldn’t be sad…

A: It seemed that the ‘comfort’ from the butlers and maids started around then. 

Kate: …

My heart beat with a bad feeling.

I could hear my blood pumping through my veins, and that overlapped with Alfons’ voice.

Alfons: Perhaps, at first their intentions were wholeheartedly good…

A: They eventually ended up gathering around his bedside, surrounding Elbie’s lonely, sleeping figure.

A: ‘You must be so sad, and so lonely. But I will save you,’ they said.

A: With gentle smiles on their faces, almost as if they were singing a lullaby—

—— Elbert’s POV ——

On nights when the wind would hit the window in an uncanny way, and on quiet nights when the moon was pretty,

every night, the shadows of several adults would become longer.

Elbert: Stop it… please, I don’t like this… don’t touch me…

Jeffrey: We love you so much, anyone would want to touch you. And because they want to love you, they embrace you.

Jeffrey, while murmuring of ‘love,’ stood behind the adults who were touching my body and stared at me the entire time.

Jeffrey: Your parents were unable to love you, and so we will love you in their stead.

Elbert: …Love…?

Jeffrey: Just how much does your sad and sorrowful, yet beautiful appearance… stir up the hearts of everyone in the manor?

J: You are sorrowful, beautiful… and pitiable, Lord Elbert.

(This… is love?)

I felt uncomfortable, and I grew more fearful.

But, it was true that Jeffrey, and the people who were touching me, didn’t stare at me like Mother had with caterpillars.

(Maybe, I’m the strange one, for not feeling happy about this?)

I didn’t know. But, I had a feeling that I must not go against them.

As the days passed by, the places they touched me changed.

I felt sick, as if I was going to vomit. And the next thing I knew, I started to feel fearful, unpleasant, and paralyzed.

It was probably that I was dirty, because I was someone born from a sin.

But even so, they said that I was beautiful. I was beautiful, and so they loved me.

(If I become more beautiful, then maybe Father will smile again.)

(He might forgive Mother, and… he might forgive me.)

(——I might be able to stay by his side, without making him sad.)

—— Kate’s POV ——

The moon was overshadowed, and within the darkness that resembled an abyss of despair, Alfons narrowed his eyes, as if yearning for something or someone.

Alfons: The final incident happened with a certain doctor.

A: That doctor would do regular examinations on Elbie’s father, after his mother’s death.

A: One day, while doing an examination on Elbie, the doctor invited him to this study,

A: and attempted the same thing that his mother had gone through, to him.

Kate: …

(That’s too cruel…)

At that time, as if being possessed, Lord Elbert’s fingertips were trembling with small and repeated movements.

Alfons: Sadly, beauty brings out the most nauseating desires.

A: I’ll spare you the details on why I was there.

A: But, I did meet him here, right after he had stabbed the doctor with a pair of scissors.

A: What do you suppose he said to me then?

Kate: ...What...?

Alfons: While covered in blood,

——’Am I beautiful now?’ he asked.

Kate: A-and how did you answer?

Alfons: I answered with the words he wanted to hear. As for what that entails... I will leave that up to your imagination.

Alfons’ complexion didn’t change as he shrugged his shoulders.

Alfons: Elbie ran to his father’s room, still covered in blood.

A: It was several minutes after that when, in front of Elbie’s eyes, his father held up a gun... and pointed it to his own head.

Kate: !? But why...

Alfons: Who knows... that is beyond what I know.

A: In the end, though, his perception of beauty had not saved anyone... is what I do know.

A: Well, how was it? This is his ‘sin.’

The curtain lowered on the story so quickly, I looked at Alfons in astonishment.

Kate: I, don’t know...

Alfons: Oh? I’m not sure I can provide a thoughtful explanation... but what is it?

At Alfons’ words, the emotions I kept bottled up were pushed out like a surging wave.

Kate: What... what is Lord Elbert’s sin?

K: Are you telling me his sin was somewhere in that!?

I raised my voice without thinking, and I heard a light laugh in response.

Alfons: The fact that he wasn’t born ‘beautiful.’

Kate: ...?

Alfons: That is what stole his parents’ love from him, and destroyed his happiness...

A: ...and made them sad to the point they wished for death.

Kate: But that... that isn’t Lord Elbert’s sin...!!

Alfons: The objective truth and the subjective one differ from time to time.

A: At present, Elbie is repeating his meaningless atonement.

A: The more happiness he feels, the more he acts on guilt, and he continues to collect beautiful things for those who have already passed.

Kate: —!

Why Lord Elbert so drawn to beautiful things.

And why Lord Elbert didn’t show any interest toward any of the things he collects.

And why he protected me from seeing something scary the night we met.

At that moment, the reason that had seemed obvious but I was unable to grasp connected with a single line.

(That’s too much...)

—— Flashback ——

Elbert: It’s okay if you don’t see it.

E: ...Because, sad memories can easily kill you.

—— End flashback ——

—— Flashback ——

K: Can I ask why, didn’t you resist?

Elbert: ......I’m used to it. And...

E: With that distance, one careless move and... I would have stepped into their shadows.

E: I don’t want to do that to them.

—— End flashback ——

Lord Elbert hated making others sad.

(That’s because his parents’ sadness had cut their lives short...)

(And he was scared that other people like myself would end up knowing that sadness.)

That is surely the kindness Lord Elbert possesses, without a doubt. And...

...as if to prove that his past was haunting him even now, it messed with his heart.

Kate: Why... doesn’t anyone protect him?

K: It’s not just his appearance... Lord Elbert’s heart is also beautiful, and he is a kind person.

Alfons: That’s because Elbie keeps those who try to protect him at a distance.

A: He doesn’t wish to be protected. To him, he feels he should accept the suffering as punishment.

Kate: What about you, though? Aren’t you by his side...

Alfons: And the reason why is because I don’t try to save him, nor do I try to judge him.

A: To him, I am simply a convenient existence.

A: And it’s the same for me. When I’m with him, it’s convenient for me as well. Even if he is slightly troublesome with his habit of collecting and self-harm.

His words were so logical, it was almost revolting, and they seemed to chase me down.

(But, I can’t get mad at Alfons. Doing so won’t change anything...)

Even as I tried to calm myself, though, my head was still wild, showing no signs of calming.

Alfons: It is as you say — Elbie is ‘kind.’

A: After all, the act of ‘having you’ will give him the most pain and suffering, I reckon.

A: ...It is as he wishes, yes?

(If I become Lord Elbert’s...)

Instead of getting the pain and suffering that he so wishes for, what will he end up losing?

Alfons: This is why I said not to dig too deep... you really are foolish, aren’t you.

A: If you really don’t want to hurt Elbie, as you say, the best way to do that is to make him forget his obsession with you.

A: If you need assistance with putting distance between you two, I can help with that.

After listening to Alfons’ story, I felt even more strongly that there was no way I could put distance between him and me.

(Because... I...)

I couldn’t help but feel that he was too kind — and I found that hopelessly endearing.

Kate: Even if I distance myself from him because I don’t want to hurt him...

K: Lord Elbert will simply repeat what he’s been doing, and continuing hurting himself, right?

K: I... don’t want him to hurt himself further.

K: I will stay with him, by his side.

K: And... I will think about a way so that Lord Elbert doesn’t have to hurt himself.

Alfons: When you came to find me, I did have an inkling... so it’s like this.

Alfons said in a small voice.

I could hear a faint sadness in his tone,

but when he raised his head, his usual shady smile played on his lips.

Alfons: ...Well, do as you wish. However...

A: Do not take his obsession toward things he ‘wants’ lightly — let me just leave it at that.

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Alfons Sylvatica: Chapter 19

Chapter 18 His POV

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Roger: Hahaha…It’s been a while since I’ve seen you so speechless.

As Alistair's footsteps descending the stairs faded away, Roger burst into laughter, unable to hold it in any longer.

Alfons: ...You may not realize it, but I'm often left speechless by everyone.

Roger: Hmm? So, in the end, Kate is just like everyone else, huh?

Roger: If you don't need her, I might seriously steal her away.

Slowly heading towards the stairs, Roger twisted his lips provocatively.

Roger: You don't mind if it's a toy you don't need anymore, right?

Alfons: .................

-

A little later, Roger came down to the basement.

Kate: I'm sorry about earlier... I got a little emotional.

Roger: What do you have to apologize for? I think being passionate and competitive is one of your good points.

Kate: ... Thank you.

Roger: If you get tired of him, tell me, and I'll hold you.

(Another one of those jokes that's hard to laugh off...)

Kate: Don't say such things. I'm actually quite...

---CHOICES---

Because I am persistent

Because I am single-minded

Because I don't give up easily

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

Kate: ...persistent. By the time I get tired of him, I might be a grandmother.

Roger: Hahaha! That's quite devoted. I like it, I want you even more now.

(Between Liam and Roger, I feel like I'm always being cheered up.)

(I need to focus.)

Kate: Well then, let's get started quickly. I'll help you prepare the materials!

Roger: Alright.

Roger, from his years of research, had come to the conclusion that among those who possessed the ability to create illusions and whose records remained after death, none of them were cursed.

They seemed to have been spellcasters or charlatans.

(There are no records of cursed individuals... Therefore,)

(We have no choice but to search for people who have experienced "unnatural memory loss" and see if any of them have recovered their memories.)

If we can find that from this vast amount of material in the basement... We can get closer to a way to escape our fate.

(I don't know how many hours or days it will take.)

(But, I just have to do it!)

And so, Roger and I began our investigation.

-

Harrison: These are investigation materials from 50 years ago, right? What, did you start a detective agency or something?

Kate: Harrison! No, I'm just doing some research... Harrison, what are you doing here?

Harrison: You can eat a sandwich even while working, right?

Kate: ...! It's already lunchtime...?

Roger: Ah, sorry. Just leave it there.

-

Ellis: ... Good evening.

Kate: Whoa!? Ellis, good evening... Wait, it's already night?

Ellis: Yes, didn't you notice? Roger, here's some brandy.

Roger: Thanks. It's time for the young lady to sleep, take her away.

Ellis: Yeah, I was planning to. Kate, hold on tight, I'll carry you.

Kate: Huh? Kyaaa!?

Ellis: Sorry, but you need to sleep properly at night, it's not good for you.

Roger: See you tomorrow, Kate.

Just like that, several days passed in the blink of an eye since we started our investigation––.

-

Kate: ... R-Roger, do you have any eye drops?

Roger: Ah, it's in that pipette over there.

The results of pouring over the documents weren't very promising.

My body is aching from accumulated eye strain and stiff shoulders.

Kate: I expected it, but... this isn't easy.

Roger: Well, that's how it is. Want to quit already?

Kate: ...No.

I shake my head and pull out the next document.

The ivy-like lines drawn on the paper connected family names and several individual names.

(Is this... a family tree?)

As I stare at it, Roger leans in from the side.

Roger: ...The first time I noticed the "unnatural blank space" was when I saw this family tree.

Roger: It's the Brown family tree, the third son's part is blank, right?

Roger: But the third son's wife and their children are listed.

His fingertip traces the lines and stops on the broken lineage.

Roger: There was clearly a third son.

Roger: Otherwise, the "wife" wouldn't be on the Brown family tree, and the children wouldn't have been born.

Roger: ...But the wife claims her husband doesn't exist, that the children are illegitimate, and the children say they don't know their father.

Roger: The members of the Brown family also don't remember how the woman, the third son's wife, became a part of the Brown family.

Roger: Even when I pressed them, saying there must have been a third son, a husband, they all just tilted their heads.

I trace the blank space with my finger.

It's so pristine, it's hard to believe that anything was ever written there in ink.

Kate: For ink that was once absorbed into the paper to disappear so completely...

Roger: It's a bit abnormal, isn't it? At first, I thought such a phenomenon was impossible. But... it's an undeniable fact.

(Family registers, family trees, some kind of roster... all text information disappears.)

(But, from what Roger told me before...)

Kate: What about things other than text?

Kate: Remember, you said there was a testimony about someone crying when they saw an empty room?

Kate: That means the room itself hasn't disappeared. So, wouldn't the tools and clothes that person used also remain?

Kate: Even if they forget who used them...

Kate: Are there any cases where someone saw something and miraculously remembered that they had someone important?

Roger looks down as if trying to remember.

Roger: ...As far as I've seen in the materials and from the interviews I've conducted, there haven't been any.

Roger: The testimony about "crying when seeing an empty room" was from the "wife" of the Brown family's missing third son.

Kate: ...! The one on this family tree...

Roger: Yes. When I barged into the Brown house and questioned them...

Roger: "I feel a sense of loss, but I don't know why," that was their only answer.

Kate: ...I see.

As I start to look down, Roger speaks up as if he's thought of something.

Roger: ...But, that was a few years ago.

Roger: Whether they've remembered since then... we could find out by asking them "now."

He gives me a sly grin as I look up in surprise.

Roger: They were already quite old back then. I don't know if they're still alive.

(But, if there's a possibility... I want to bet on it.)

Kate: ...Let's go.

-

–A thick fog covered the outside of the window.

Quiet footsteps approached Alfons, who was gazing out the window for no particular reason.

Elbert: ...Al, is this beautiful?

Alfons: I wondered what you were doing here all of a sudden...

Alfons: You bought another piece of junk, didn't you? You always do this when I'm not looking.

Taking an antique hand mirror from Elbert, Alfons looked at the front and back with disinterest.

Alfons: It's just a common antique. It's old, but not beautiful at all.

Elbert: I see... Thank you.

Grey eyes vaguely followed his childhood friend as he sat down next to him.

Elbert: ...Roger is going on a short trip with Kate tomorrow.

Alfons: Is that so?

Elbert: Do you know why Kate keeps visiting Roger?

Alfons: No, I don't.

Alfons put the mirror on the table, keeping a smile plastered on his face.

Elbert: ...I can tell when you're lying.

Elbert's voice had a hint of reproach.

Alfons inwardly mocked himself for sometimes not knowing how far he had let Elbert into his heart, with his deep, ocean-like eyes.

Elbert: Kate is looking for a way to not forget you.

Alfons: ...What are you trying to achieve by telling me this?

Alfons: Do you think I'll be so moved by her devotion that I'll accept her affection?

Alfons: It's surprising. Do you want her to be sad?

Elbert: ...No.

Elbert: I... I don't want either you or Kate to be sad.

Elbert: But... that's why I thought I should tell you.

Elbert: You looked so happy when you were with her... but now you seem even more bored than before.

Elbert: She also... seemed to be desperately hiding her sadness and smiling.

Elbert: I thought it was because you both... want to be together but are apart.

Elbert: ...Am I wrong?

Alfons: ...Who knows.

Alfons: Most joys and sorrows are forgotten once they pass.

Alfons: Just as my interest has cooled, her sadness will eventually fade away.

Alfons: Once she realizes the futility of all her current efforts,

Alfons: She will give up.

Elbert: But what if she doesn't give up?

Alfons stared at the hand mirror for a few seconds in response to Elbert's question.

The dull mirror surface did not reflect an image.

Alfons: ...I'll think about it then.

Elbert: ...I see.

Alfons: Can I take care of disposing this hand mirror?

Elbert: Sure, but... are you going to throw it away?

Alfons: Yes, of course.

Alfons: It's just in the way.

-

William: Alfons.

As soon as Alfons left the dining room, a voice called out to him from behind.

William whispered to Alfons as they passed each other, without stopping.

William: The Privy Council and the Purification Club have their eyes on you.

William: You should be careful when you go out.

Alfons: Thank you for the advice.

Alfons: I'll be careful.

-

–The next day

A young man appeared when Kate knocked on the door of a house.

Kate: Mr. Brown... um, does Dacy Brown still live here?

Youth: ... Do you know my grandmother? Please wait a moment.

A while later, a white-haired old woman appeared.

Holding a cane, she slowly stood at the doorway and looked at us curiously.

Old Woman: Yes, how may I help you?

Old Woman: ... I'm sorry, I've always had a bad memory. Have we met somewhere before?

Kate: No, this is the first time I've met you. My name is Kate.

Roger: I've met you before. I'm Roger Barrel. I came here a long time ago to ask about something similar to this.

Dacy: ... Something similar to this?

Roger: When I came here, you told me that you cried when you saw the empty room. Don't you remember?

She stared at Roger's face as if trying to remember, then her emerald eyes widened.

Dacy: Oh... that time!

Dacy: I remember now... how many years ago was it? A boy I had never met before asked me so earnestly,

Dacy: I thought it must be something that his life depended on, even though I didn't know anything.

Roger: I'm sorry for my intrusion then and now. ... It's been many years since then.

Roger: I came to ask if you remembered anything about that room.

Dacy: That's right. ... Let's not stand here talking, please come in.

After receiving our gifts and putting them away in the cupboard, Dacy led us to the "empty room."

(Huh...? It doesn't seem like an empty room, it feels lived in...)

As if sensing that I wanted to say something, Dacy chuckled.

Dacy: ... It really was a room that no one had lived in for years.

Dacy: There was a bed, a desk, and bookshelves, but no one in the family remembered them.

Dacy: It's funny, isn't it? There are things in our house that we don't know where they came from, even though it's our house.

She narrows her eyes nostalgically as she speaks.

Dacy: Roger, after you came, our family...

Dacy: We talked many times about how it was strange that I couldn't remember why I became a member of the Brown family.

Dacy: But in the end, no one could remember anything...

Dacy: We came to the conclusion that "the truth doesn't matter, we're family now, and that's okay."

Roger: ... I see.

Dacy: There was an unknown "third son of the Brown family," and he was my husband--

Dacy: We decided that this room was the room of that unknown husband.

Dacy stroked the spines of the books on the shelf as if reminiscing about her beloved, and pulled out one book.

Dacy: Look, this poetry book has a more worn cover and folded pages than the others.

Dacy: I imagine that he must have liked this poetry book.

Dacy: ... Hehe... even though I can't remember his name or face.

Dacy: That's why I left it alone.

Dacy: I thought that maybe someday my unknown husband would come back and I'd remember everything...

Roger: "Someday"...

I could feel an indescribable sadness from her profile... and my chest tightened.

Dacy: But... my grandson wanted to rent a room to go to school... so now it's his room.

Dacy: I hardly ever cry when I see this room anymore.

Kate: So... you haven't remembered anything...?

Dacy: ... No, nothing.

(Nothing--)

A glimmer of hope vanished.

I couldn't take my eyes off Dacy's profile as she looked around the room as if searching for something invisible.

Dacy: Even if I told anyone, they wouldn't believe me, but...

Dacy: It feels like there's a blank space in my heart. It's empty.

Dacy: I feel like something very important was there...

Her cheerful smile gradually distorted.

Dacy: Something that can't be filled with anything else should have been there...

Dacy: ... I don't know why I can't remember...

Deep wrinkles formed on her cheeks, and large tears like those of a young child fell.

Her pleading eyes seemed to be desperately clutching her empty palms, as if something would spill out if she opened her hands...

Kate: ...

Her anguish and sadness flowed into my chest as if it were my own, and my eyes grew hot.

The days of love, the joys shared, the hardships overcome together.

I felt like I was witnessing for the first time what it meant to lose all of those memories... to lose the person you loved.

(This is the reality that awaits those who continue to love Alfons...)

They desperately accept reality and live each day, chasing after the lost illusion.

That wound will never heal.

Because the illusion has vanished.

Dacy: ... Hehe, I'm sorry. I said I don't cry anymore, but...

Dacy: I apologize for showing you an old woman's tears. I'll make some tea, please have some.

Kate: ... No, thank you.

(I came here with my own hopes and...)

(I touched Dacy's scar, which will never heal, without permission.)

Realizing this, I was filled with guilt.

Roger: We came to hear your story. We should be the ones thanking you.

Roger: Thank you, Ms. Brown.

Kate: Thank you for talking to us.

And so, we left Dacy's house.

-

Kate: ... Thank you for today, Roger.

I put on a natural smile and looked up.

Roger: Well, it's not unusual to come up empty-handed in a curse investigation. Don't get too discouraged.

Kate: Yes, of course. I'm fine.

Kate : I really admire you for continuing this kind of investigation for years since you were 5 years old.

Roger: I can't stop now that I've come this far. Besides, I have a "destiny" too.

Roger replied in a casual tone, then rolled his shoulders as if to loosen his stiff muscles in the narrow carriage.

Roger: But well, let's take a break from the investigation today.

Kate: Yes. You haven't slept much because you were with me, right? Please get some rest.

Roger: Don't underestimate a doctor's stamina.

Kate: Hehe, sorry. Then I'll go back to my room and get some sleep. I'm exhausted... Good night.

Basking in the sunset, I headed for my room.

Praying that I was able to smile naturally until the end.

-

Roger: ... Geez.

Roger: She's putting on a brave face when she's clearly not okay at all.

-

I closed the door to my room.

And I couldn't move a step.

Kate: ...

I leaned against the door and slumped down.

Even if fate can't be changed, there might be a way out somewhere.

If I could find that way... I could keep the person I love in my memory.

And Alfons, too, when the time comes that he truly wants to be remembered by the person he loves,

He wouldn't have to push that person away.

(I haven't given up on that hope. I won't give up just because I've been knocked down once.)

(But...)

The weight of Dacy's words, that she couldn't remember anything even after living with the memories of the person she loved for decades, weighed heavily on my chest, and I couldn't breathe properly.

(I won't cry... I don't want to cry because it would seem like I've given up.)

(I'll calm down and start from scratch.)

The Purification Club might even make progress tonight.

(I can't just sit here and wallow.)

Even though I thought that, I couldn't stand up...

-

Before I knew it, the surroundings were completely submerged in the blue of night.

(At least... I have to go to bed.)

Just as I was about to stand up, there was a knock.

Kate: ... Yes, who is it?

Alfons: Good evening.

(Alfons... !?)

Kate: ... Is there something you need?

Alfons: Can you open this door?

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Chapter 19 Premium Story

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[kaoharu]

kyaaa btw. my wifes

[loosesodamarble]

Hello my dear Loo

I would ask for Johan and Sterling it’s platonic of curse (the. Are siblings in my eyes)

💝 ❤️ 💖

Have a good day I hope you do fine my dear Loo 🤭

Hiya there, Marune~! Lovely to see you in my inbox again! Thanks for the support!

Kyaaa~! Sterling and Johan. They're such a cute pair of cousins so of course you can ask about them!

..........

💝 - Future

In the future, Johan of course joins the Black Bulls. He's a little disappointed to know that Sterling isn't in the squad with him, or in the Magic Knights at all. But he knows where to find her for when he needs help researching for a mission. It doesn't just involve Sterling using her Divination Magic to predict the best course of action.

Sterling is great at searching directories and skimming books for information that's needed. If Johan's mission is to investigate a re-opened dungeon, Sterling can help him scour for the old reports on the dungeon. If Johan is chasing an escaped convict, Sterling will find the towns or cities that they might return to and the details regarding their skill set so Johan can fight more safely.

Johan also helps Sterling with her job. She's always cleaning and reorganizing her work space. And she works with a lot of heavy objects. As strong as Sterling is though, Johan's physical abilities as a devil far surpass hers so she'll stack boxes into his arms and then direct him where to take everything.

❤️ - Secrets

Sterling killed to save Johan from some scummy Magic Knights who didn't trust Johan and trapped him, planning to off him. Using her Divination Magic, Sterling discovered that Johan was in danger and went to his rescue. She killed one of the Knights that had trapped Johan. The others got arrested when the rest of the Black Bulls came to the rescue as well. Sterling did serve time (Damnatio was sympathetic but wasn't going to let Sterling off entirely) but the trial was very private with only Nacht, Josele, and the captains and vice captains of the squads present. The records of the trial aren't even kept public. They're privately held at House Kira, with Damnatio's daughter and wife being the only ones with keys to the cabinet holding the information.

It's a dark secret that really bonds Johan and Sterling. Johan is Sterling's cousin and first friend after all, so threatening him is a big mistake.

💖 - Alternate Universe (AU)

Modern AU where Sterling is historian researching relics and artifacts from some old German nobility. Her most recent research subject is a jewelry box. As she's examining the craftsmanship and material and all those other details, she uncovers that the box is haunted by the ghost of Johan Faust.

Sterling at first shuts the lid of the jewelry box, which keeps Johan's spirit from drifting out and about because "nuh uh, now way! Ghosts don't exist! I'm just hallucinating!" Sterling eventually needs to resume her research and goes back to the box and Johan.

Sterling and Johan get to talking. Johan talks about his family, in particular his father Heinrich who studied demonology. His accounts are great for Sterling's research though she'd still need modern sources to corroborate Johan's telling of things, because she can't just say "oh yeah, a ghost told me" without sounding crazy. And yes, Sterling did test if anyone else could interact with Johan with the results being that only she can sense Johan's presence. Anyways, Johan's stories and accounts would also lead to Sterling realizing that Johan is actually her adopted father's ancestor, making her even more invested in researching the ancient Faustus nobles and how their position was lost.

As for why Sterling can communicate with Johan, she might've been into tarot and other mysticism as a teen and she unknowingly unlocked abilities to interact with the supernatural.

[chaoticproductivity]

Love in 3 A.U. - Beginning

[6/6]

And I wonder what you would think If I let my pride down, let it sink Could we hold hands, kiss? Live our lives in gentle bliss?

The genin trio found it strange that their sensei was not at the appointed place at the time set for their team's first meeting, but since ninja life could be unpredictable, they waited.

One hour.

Two hours.

Before three hours were up, they decided that was enough and took the path that led to the Tower of Fire to verify that they had been correctly informed of the date and time of the meeting. The sun wouldn't take long to set.

They decided to take a detour through the shopping district main street to buy slushies at the counter next to the vegetable stand – that shop had once been a cafe, then a bakery, then a watchmaker. The three stopped, perplexed, as they approached the tent.

There he was, their sensei, instantly recognizable by the necklace with the Uchiha insignia, the spiked hair that resembled a duck's butt, and the fact that he was handing out red roses and winking to the people around him.

Uchiha Sasuke was a ninja recognized internationally for his achievements, nationally for his unrivaled skills and locally for his reputation as a cheap flirt.

"Is that our sensei?" Azumi asked, frozen in place with the same disbelieving look of her teammates.

"Yup." The other two replied in unison. Ryouta had the latest ninja databook in his hands, open at the Uchiha Sasuke info and stats page.

"Isn't he married?"

"Yup." Status: married.

"Ha!" The trio jumped with the loud exclamation that came from behind them. The source of the mocking sound was the old lady, owner of the vegetable stand, both hands resting on top of her broom, eyes on the scene of Sasuke and his acolytes. "This is just a scene he does to feel good."

The three genin joined the old woman in the observation exercise. Sasuke seemed completely in his element: outgoing, talking to everyone, smile here, wink there, ears used to the silly phrases of “Sasuke-kun, I'm your fan”, “Sasuke-kun, kyaaa~”, “Sasuke-kun , I made it for you”, “Sasuke-kun, want to have dinner at home?”, “Sasuke-kun, can you train with me one of these days?”. All requests were kindly refused with apologies, all gifts conveniently forgotten or left behind at the hands of the givers. The youngest Uchiha, for a long time, still acted gentlemanly and easygoing, but didn't make good any of the attempts received.

"His wife will show up any minute now and then you'll see the truth."

With clockwork punctuality, Hyuuga Hinata rounded the corner between the udon restaurant and the convenience store. She was wearing her signature red lipstick, brow furrowed as if she were mad at the world, one hand in her pants pocket, the other holding a reusable shopping bag, and head held confidently high.

With the precision of a compass, Uchiha Sasuke's attention turned in that direction, his studied smile turned into genuine content by the gush of serotonin he received by the sight of his wife.

"Hinata-san?" Ryouta turned the pages of the databook furiously until he reached the Hyuuga Hinata section. Hers not only had information and statistics, but also contained trivia and an exclusive interview. The genin was a fan of the princess of Byakugan and had insisted on buying the edition of the book that came with the jounin's full-length poster. Although his idol's marital status information also read married, it didn't state with whom. "Hinata-san married Uchiha Sasuke?"

The old woman laughed.

One moment the Uchiha was in the middle of the group of fans – if they could be called that – and in the next moment there was only a dissipating cloud of white smoke. Meters away, the shinobi appeared in front of the Hyuuga girl with a cheerful:

"Hinata-chan~!"

The formerly animated group surrounding the galant Uchiha, seeing themselves once again abandoned, dispersed quietly, without the old woman having to hit them with her broom. Again.

Sasuke harbored a spark of hope that Hinata would become jealous of him and throw her famous contemptuous look – the look that had been listed as one of her strengths in the databook for years – at the fans he'd just dumped, but she could never be bothered.

"Let's go home, Bakasuke."

Sasuke took the shopping bag from her hand and circled his wife's waist in the same motion, placing a quick kiss on her hair. Hinata nudged him in the ribs with her elbow without any force, just to remind him that she could hit him hard there, if she so desired, so he better stay in line. Her husband knew that very well.

Before they started walking, the Uchiha released the most worn words in his vocabulary:

"I love you, Hinata, go out with me."

"Too late, you idiot, I'm already married."

Uchiha Sasuke laughed out loud, wanting to kiss her again, on the lips, trully, forever.

Hyuuga Hinata blushed, but she would deny that the redness was embarrassment mixed with joy to her grave.

They passed the vegetable stand and Hinata nodded to the old lady owner. There were three children in front of the stand wearing Leaf headbands and staring at the couple, which reminded Hinata to ask:

"How was the meeting with your genin team today?"

"Eh?" Sasuke stopped abruptly. "That was today?"

[fantranslatorbychoice]

Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi Volume 6 Intermission 3 - Kasuga and O-ryo

T/N: Yep, it’s a double premiere guys, I hope you all enjoy. =)

As always, if you like this translation, you can heart it, share the link, reblog, I just respectfully ask that DO NOT REPOST ELSEWHERE. This is my contribution to the scant English content of this fandom, and I worked really hard to finish this thing, it’s not like I just copy-pasted everything. I even had to build the kanji in Jisho one by one. Try it and you’ll see what I mean.You can rave about this, rant about this, reply, etc. but if possible please link back to this page. If you’re unsure how to do that, just copy the web address of this page. If you’re on a blogsite just insert the web address as a hyperlink as a link back to here. Honestly if this light novel was officially-published in English, I wouldn’t even be doing this right now... And if it did, I’d take this offline to support the publishers and Yuuma-sensei. Creators support creators, is what I believe in. I’ll prolly do 1-5 once 6-10 has been done, or however long I can manage to translate the raw texts, it can take a toll at times.  As previously-mentioned in earlier chapters, if you stumbled upon this one, the two seasons of the anime covered volumes 1-5, so other than the extra details, you didn’t miss much stuff.

No spoilers lol

P261 "Hmph. You're the newly-hired kid? Really, you're named Kasuga? Aren't you a stumpy little tanuki-girl? I am O-ryo, the future Wakaokami. I'll train you under me, and I'll be sure to drill the job of being a waitress into your head."

I remember well, the day that I first met O-ryo sama. I am Kasuga, a Bunmon Tanuki, while still a child was chased off from my home by my Hachiyo Baba-sama to experience the outside world, and along with my uncle Chiaki who also has nowhere else to go, we inquired in, and started working in Tenjin-ya. It was that first day. That person who called me stumpy, has hair and skin as white as snow, it was the conspicuously beautiful snow lady. Her personality is of someone who hates losing. She was a selfish Sempai, but has an indomitable and strong willpower to rise to the top, and I thought that surprisingly, I have come to like this person. As such, in order to gain her dream position of Wakaokami, she exerted herself no matter what it took. P262 A woman who fights her battles to win. I came to her side and I recorded her heroic battles, and I wrote about it in my diary.

"Hey.... Hey, why are you asking something while falling asleep, Kasuga-kun, HEY!" "Whaaaa~" In the middle of talking about something regarding a Hachiyo's marriage at great length, sitting on my heels I was nodding off to sleep. Since early morning I have been with Aoi-chan, and I have been going about here and there. I was feeling confident. I was dozing off in front of Byakuya-sama. Is Byakuya-sama angry or is he surprised? "Good grief. You're a reliable and shrewd girl girl, and I think that it's beyond expectations that you're going to get married to a Hachiyo... yet I am worried that they'll find faults on you. That is a position that has many enemies, do you understand? "Yeah, I get it. I have watched Aoi-chan for a long time. But Aoi-chan is awesome... Even though she's in a disadvantage, she was aware of her own strengths. Furthermore, in Tenjin-ya, when Aoi-chan gets married to Odanna-sama, isn't there anyone who grumbles about it?" "Hmmm. in that case, isn't that a problem? Because nobody's complaining, probably there's a group that's P263 thinking about rubbing her out of existence." "That point, I am fine with that. I plan to not make enemies with my demeanor, an incomptetent person making a blunder. Well, at any rate, from the very start I have been incompetent." "..." Byakuya-sama narrowed his eyes, and with a snap hit the corner of his mouth with his fan. I thought that he was going to say something but, he just scolded me and released me after saying "You can go now" . Wahh, after standing up from sitting on my feet, they fell asleep and started tingling painfully... Holding the Maneki-neko** coin bank, I planned to go back to Yugao. Along the way, the waitresses looked over here, and started gossiping and whispering to each other. Up until now the friends that were calling me in carefree voices, and the sempai that used to fiddle with and pushed me around, now they pass sideways, and bow their heads subserviently, and flees anywhere. Oh well, I could understand why they became like that but... I come in contact with the management staff that were like Shizuna-chan and they are normally composed, but I'm a normal girl, aren't I? I feel like I'm a sore thumb sicking out. "Kasuga, Kasuga" "...Chiaki" From the other side of the hallway, peeping over here looking worried, it was my uncle, the tanuki. T/N: Maneki-neko, the beckoning cat, famously known for bringing in luck. It's said that it was originally named after a cat that waved to a monk to go inside a shrine and the monk almost got struck by lightning or something, so it was a lucky omen. P264 He approached while calling for me. "What is it, from now onwards I'm helping out at Yugao." "It's not that, you were called for by Byakuya-sama, and I got worried somewhat." "It's nothing. It's just that I'm developing a souvenir product with Aoi-chan." "Why you, aren't you scowling at me?" "Why, my relative shouldn't speak about me flippantly." He isn't necessarily overprotective and he wasn't saying anything like that, but ever since the old days Chiaki has been worrying about me. He's just a nice and charming person who took care of me, and he always looks after those that are just like me. Though I'm already fine, even at this age he still worries about me... "Chiaki aren't you staying behind here in Tenjin-ya?" "Yep. I'll continue working here. Even though I was thinking of coming along with you." "It's fine, it's nothing. I've always been taken care of by uncle, I cannot function properly being a Hachiyo's wife." "...Kasuga" His eyes gloomily welling up, holding down the corner of his eyes, Chiaki went "That tiny Kasuga has grown to be praise-worthy" "Ahhh stop it already, don't be gloomy.. Get over it." Shh... Uncle you're annoying. P265 While being paid extra care, I could feel myself fading away. Our relationship, even though we are family, here we cannot become too overly-familiar. The love that tanuki give to each other are the strongest among Ayakashi, as such they aren't entrusted to to other people, which makes tanuki unaware about so many things such as getting close to and connecting with strangers. Those people, now matter how much we studied them, we couldn't find them... With regards to those, I thought I learned those in Tenjin-ya.

"Oh.." In front of the passageway that connects the door to Yugao, there is someone who is sneakily peeping in. Isn't that... "O-ryo sama, what are you doing over that place?" "Kyaaa!" O-ryo sama jumped up suprised. With a sluggish expression, she slowly looked back. Opening her mouth as if about to talk, hesitatingly, she made a weird face by sticking her lower lip out. "H-hmph." In the end, O-ryo sama took her leave without saying anything. P266 I slightly tugged on O-ryo sama's sleeves. "What now?" O-ryo sama icily stared down at me with that severe gaze. Oh well, I've been used to that gaze. "Uhm, I believe so, that O-ryo sama will likely aim to be Wakaokami again." ".... what?" "Within Tenjin-ya, there's something that only O-ryo sama can surely do." Pulling my hands immediately from the hem, I madly dashed towards the inner garden where Yugao was. The O-ryo sama who was aiming to be Wakaokami. And the one who made her dream come true, the O-ryo sama that became Wakaokami. To me, O-ryo sama is dazzling, despite the many enemies she makes, being hated by her colleagues, being gutsy and only wants to rise up into the world. The one I adored. After doing so many different things, O-ryo sama eventually became demoted from Wakaokami, and yet... When O-ryo sama becomes Wakaokami once again. Truly, I support that from the sidelines..

End of Intermission 3, Volume 6. Previous - Chapter 8 Next - Chapter 9

References:

Wonderful site for the youkai references

Other stuff I used to do this: Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (you can buy here, I’m not sponsored btw). I was about to buy the older edition but then the newer one came out 2013 so I bought that instead. Worth buying since I was able to find nearly all of the words I needed just by stroke pattern alone.

Merriam-Webster's Japanese-English Dictionary (the red-covered 1996 version is apparently out of print right now). This is what I have been using for a very long time, I bought it when I was still a fetus (yes I am old so what lol), and after so many years, when compared to newer editions, I still prefer this one since its entirety is Japanese-English, the English to Japanese gloss are just 16 pages tops, so you get more Japanese words for your buck. But that’s just my opinion, maybe other people prefer the Jap-En x En-Jap IDEK.

Basic online dictionary, Jisho. Knowledge of verb conjugations  and other words are necessary since not all have entries.

If you can read Japanese, you can buy the whole set in Amazon Japan, they’re shipping worldwide now, I think.

[amenomiko]

Ikesen lords as the wife / gf, and MC as husband / bf

Nobunana a.k.a Nobunaga

Nobunana: I want konpeito, in a jar. 10 of them.

MC: Alright, but don't overeat such things okay?

Nobunana: Hmf. You don't know the heaven taste of such confectionery. Now do your role as my husband and warm the bed with me.

MC:....*brush his finger on her neck*

Nobunana: *Literally girlish voice* Kyaaaa O///A///O!!

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Hideyona a.k.a Hideyoshi

Hideyona: MC! How many times do I have to tell you to not carry heavy things OAO!

MC: But I can't let you do it either, right?

Hideyona: Just let me do it! I'm strong-- *tripped* Kyaaa OAO!!

*BAM*

*CRASH*

Hideyona: QAQ Eheeeee

MC: Aaah ʕʘ̅͜ʘ̅ʔ

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Masamuna (pfft) a.k.a Masamune

Masamuna: MC! You! Me! Babies! Now!! >w<

MC: Wai-- M-Masamuna, that's a bit--

Masamuna: AYY What's the fuss 😏😏😏 *strips*

MC: STOP O///A///O!!!

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Mitsuhana a.k.a Mitsuhide

MC: Now, where did you go without telling me? Did you go for those dangerous collecting information missions again??

Mitsuhana: Oh, please. It is my job already my handsome mouse, you don't have to worry so mu-- *kissed* mmn-- nnn- nnn--..!

Also Mitsuhana: *fell on her knees and went all red* H-hm. Not bad.

MC: Now spill it, hmm ^^?

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Ieyasuna a.k.a Ieyasu

Ieyasuna: Hm. Everyone can be plainly idiotic at times. This is why I hate--

MC: *kisses her cheek* But I love you (˵ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°˵)

Ieyasuna: O-o-o-of course you do (☉///д///⊙)!

It's not like I'm happy when you kiss me or anything..! Y-you egg!

MC: =w= ❤

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Mitsunarika a.k.a Mitsunari

Mitsunarika: Uhm.. Uhm.. MC? I- I have something to tell you.

MC: Yes?

Mitsunarika: I- I- I-..! I love you..! I know we are married but I love you so much I can't help but to confess again because you are handsome and cool and amazing and >/////<

MC: *nosebleed like a fountain while listening to her* (♥ω♥*)❤❤❤❤❤❤

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Kenshina a.k.a Kenshin

Kenshina: (눈‸눈)...

MC: Now, are you still sulking I confiscate your plums?

Kenshina: ....No (눈‸눈).

Also Kenshina: *slice Shingen's chestnut bun into 4 cubes and feeling satisfied from his wailing of misery*

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Shingenena a.k.a Shingen

Shingenena: Say aaaaah~~

MC: Shingenena.

Shingenena: Aaaah~~~

MC:....*groans* wife.

Shingena: Yes honey (✿❛◡❛)?

MC: You can feed me but don't put those dango in between of your-- B-breasts =////=

Shingenena: (✿❛◡❛) teehee 🌸🌸🌸

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Yukimurana a.k.a Yukimura

Yukimurana: Hmf! You are so rough like a wild boar! And when you get angry you are just like those with steam coming out of their head..!

MC:........*squeeze her cheeks so hard and kiss her deeply*

Yukimurana: MMF OAO! MMMN- NNNNN--- >//////<!!!!

*later*

Yukimurana: *WHHEEEEZEEEE* Q/////A/////Q

MC: 😏✨

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Sasukeiko a.k.a Sasuke

MC: Sasukeiko. I will be off to town now.

Sasukeiko: Okay. Be careful not to get kidnapped by beautiful girls because you are handsome like John Cena.

MC:.....Sasukeiko, please--

Sasukeiko:....*bli-wink*

MC: (-"-;)...

[tellywoodtrash]

immj2 07.04.21

angre's just roaming the jungle not knowing wtf to look for and vansh is like keep looking keep looking; sorry i couldn't come, my wife be playing ocean's 8 up in here by herself and i gotta keep an eye on her thieving ass.

lmao yeh ek hi random ghar hai inke paas to stash ppl in. harrrr mauke pe yeh hi location dikhaate hain as "mysterious storage place".

ishani yelling at aryan and aryan's like why you mad at me? vansh bhai the reason for alll this. and that's all ishani needs to be like YOU RIGHT, VANSH BHAI *IS* THE REASON FOR ALL THIS. can't say they're wrong.

lollipop ladki has a sore back coz of a wholeass tattoo that she doesn't know she has. honestly sis, what kinda weird circles you running in????? 😬😬😬

for some reason she wants to ask vansh about it (behen usko apni khud ki zindagi ka pata nahi, tum kahan apna pitaara kholne jaa rahi ho uske saamne.....) and asks aryan where he is and aryan starts manhandling her and yelling in her face about how he's just as good as vansh........ like..................... ok bro. whatever helps you sleep at night.

what's with all the chicks in this show ruining their tops on random nails sticking out from walls???

anyway, aryan's like what's this tattoo you have? and lollipop girl is like HUH WHAT TATTOO, I HAVE A TATTOO???? safe to say, she's not been doing proper aftercare for that thing. 🥴🥴🥴

soooooooooooooo.............. i guess the code to opening this thing is on her back.

angre's yelling at that random jhopdi and and inside, kabir is stirring. kabirrrrrrrrrrrrrr, my jaaaaaaaaan, i love youuuuuuuu. kyaaa haaal bana rakha hai mere baby kiiiiiii??? 😥😥😥 haaye, love to see you in this ganji tho. mmmmmm arms. 🤤🤤🤤

angre about to get into the place and some guard stops him and interrogates him.

poor kabir making helllllllllllll of a ruckus, and angre's like what's this noise and the guard dude is like it's dogs. lmao, there's one dog in there for sure.

guard calls "madam" about this intrusion. and comes antagonizes kabir, who is LITERALLY fit to be tied, lmao. he can't stop yelling about how he's gonna fucken murder riddhima for this bs. yup, on par for all the romantic couples in this show.

omg he's self harminggggg by banging his head on the wall, kabir baby nooooooooooooooooooo. 😖😖😖

meanwhile riddhima is still trying to work at the damn safe, while vansh watches triumphantly/turned on at schemer biwi's antics.

butttttttttttttt she got a call and abandoned black box plans.

meanwhile dadi has just NOW discovered siya's makeover. weird. wasn't she the one who was telling chanchal that it's totes cool if siya goes out to meet her friends dressed like this? what is this sudden opinion change? 🤔🤔🤔

siya's I DONT CARE attitude cannot be handled and she's now getting lectured at by dadi/anupriya/chanchal.

suddenly dadi is blaming RIDDHIMA for this attitude change?????/// hein?????????? kuch bhi.

vansh is exasperated by angre's random rambling. ouff, bewakoofon ki toli ho tum dono.

anyway, angre tells him the guard called some MADAM and vansh has connected to the call riddhima received.

"angre, iss bar tum front door se nahi, backdoor se jaana, IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN." lmao, you don't need to say IYKWIM if you're being straightforward with your instructions, vansh. all you're doing rn is making it look like you're giving angre some very dirrrrrrrrrrrrty instructions. 🤭🤭🤭

ishani/siya also piling on riddhima in their own corner of the house. god, y'all really too fucken velleeeee and have no other issues in life huh? matlab, kuch toh karo apne zindagi ke saath. start a podcast, learn a new language.......... something, anything?!!??!?! imagine being this rich and not using that money to make yourself smart and accomplished as fuck.

SOMEONE MAKE RRAHUL TRIM HIS BEARD, HIS CHIN IS PROTRUDING A FOOT AHEAD OF HIM LIKE FUCKING SANTA CLAUS. PLS GOD I DON'T WANNA BEAT THIS DEAD HORSE IN EVERY LB BUT IT'S UNBEARABLE!!!!!!!!!

anyway vansh sees riddhima sneaking out the house and ofc, follows her. aaaaah, what a wonderful relationship this is, filled with trust.

while jungle mein angre's trying to sneak into the house like a fuckin amateur.

riddhima just went to a medical store and came back home. pfffffffft. vansh ki taiiiiiiiii taiiiii phisssssss.

aaaaaaaaand now she's playing darts? man, everyone in this house is just so fuckin random.

time for aaj ka flirtationship/dunking on each other.

lol he's like "i love this game, may i join?" and she's like "of course! anybody can play games!" askajdalskdjlsakjd i really love new riddhima.

he peppers in the fact that she'd gone out and she's like uh yeah, you're coming in from outside too, aren't you? SAWAAL EK, JAWAAB DO. LAMMMMMMMMMBIIIIIIIIII KHAAMOSHI.

she explains her outing as a quick trip to the chemists' for painkillers.

aaaaaaaaaaaand now they're challenging each other at darts and ugh, so boring. i liked it better when you were rubbing up on each other, go back to that.

she threw a dart which was nowhere near the centre and is like bullseye!!!!!! and he's also acknowledging it as a bulleye. do y'all just not know how to play this game or..................??????

anyway some more vagueass bs between them and ugh does this have a point????????

anyway she left the meds in the shop for the guard to pick up; i guess dawaais for kabir's head injury?

cut to late night, and dadi's run into their room and blaming riddhima for siya's parivartan. literally everyone in this house is fuckin mental my dudes. idk how that lollipop girl is surviving in here.

precap: riddhima looking hot af in a leather coat/dress and sassing kabir. unf, too good. vansh reaches the house, just as kabir warns riddhima ki vansh is gonna murder the both of them. good. saare marr jao, khatam siyaapa.

[dontf8arthereaper]

9: 31 P.M. The United States

Through the empty roads of a apocalyptic and varient riddled america, the black witch Marisa and her wife Reimu drives all the way to washington DC on a rusty motorcycle the witch had found. Usually the two would've fly across the world but Marisa is lazy and wants to do a little excitement, and Reimu is scared that she'll fall off which is why she's wearing a helmet and clinging onto Marisa's waist.

" YEEEEEEEEHAAAAWW!!! "

" MARISA SLOW DOWN I'M SCARED..! "

" Who knew motorcycles are fucking awesome babe ! ! ! "

Marisa gripped tightly on the handle and steer around the slopes on the road, having the time of her life while Reimu feels ill but also safe knowing Marisa wouldn't let her get hurt. Which is why she's trying to calm down a bit. The two are half way there to their destination as the red sky began to rain on their parade. Reimu now annoyed by the rain chitters aggressively, while Marisa does not mind the rain. The rain is the very least of their worries as they saw something on the road. What they saw is a few militery vehicles on the road which leads to the witch to stop driving and parked near one of their vehicles.

" Eh? I wonder if them dead soldier boys got some useful shit inside.. "

" ...Can I eat the bodies? "

Marisa had stared at her wife for a moment before chopping her on the head.

" KYAAA! " Reimu screamed.

" No babe, bad wife, their corpses are full of maggots by now, and we got a job to do to save the world. "

" Now then, let's see what you guys have... "

Marisa walked towards the militery vehicles and searched for anything inside, what she found was an M4a1 assault rifle along with ammunition, a few grenades and other useful supplies.

Truthfully both Marisa and Reimu don't even know what is a gun nor even use one at that matter as this is mostly Reisen's thing rather than a witch's thing. Nonetheless she had examine the weapon in her hands, aimming down the sight. She thinks this odd weapon shoots magic but doesn't even know how to fire but it was not until she had accidentally pulled the trigger, firing a shot which spooks her.

" HOLYFUCKINGSHITT- "

" A-ARE YOU OKAY?! "

" I fine babe, and I'm starting to love this...this weapon ! "

And so Marisa carried the rifle on her along with the equiptment as she got back on her bike, starting the engines and drives away back on the road.

[jumukus]

A3! Event: Bridal Concerto Chapter 6-10 Translations

Translations under the cut.

Izumi: (Before we know it, the Wedding Fest day is here already.)

(I ended up getting here late due to all the paperworks I had to fill out… I should hurry and join the others.)

Itaru: Oh, there you are, Director-san.

Izumi: Itaru-san, hello. It must be hard on you, right? You need to help run the event too.

Itaru: Well, yeah. They let me prioritize the performances though, so I'm not that busy.

Izumi: I see… that's great to hear.

I'm glad the weather is nice today, a favorable weather for a festival.

Itaru: Though last night, I heard there would be a sudden rain today. I hope it's wrong.

Izumi: Oh, really? That's surprising, since the sky is so clear now.

Itaru: The others are currently preparing in the dressing room. You can go there first. I'll join you later.

Izumi: Got it. See you later, then.

Citron: You're finally here, Director!

Izumi: Hey guys! Wow, that suit looks good on you, Citron-kun.

Citron: Thanks!

Izumi: So Juza-kun will go on stage in that attire?

Juza: Yeah. Considering the theme I'm assigned to, they said it's best for me to wear this.

Azuma: Fufu, going on stage in a jersey feels somewhat fresh.

Izumi: Huh? Azuma-san, that outfit…

Azuma: Oh you noticed? This is Orin's costume.

Izumi: It's certainly the perfect costume for your role this time.

Azami: It's too impressive, though.

Izumi: The makeup is perfect too. I expected no less from Azami-kun.

Huh? Where's Muku-kun?

Azami: He's receiving an explanation from the staff at a different room now. He said he's gonna return soon.

Izumi: Oh, okay. Is he at the waiting room over there? I'm going to go take a look.

Muku: Hmmm, the dressing room should be over here I believe…

(I still can't believe my costume is a dress…)

Leila: Oh my? Are you perhaps Citronia-sama's…

Muku: Ah… Hello.

Leila: Now that I think about it, I haven't introduced myself. My name is Leila.

Muku: I'm Mu… Kurumi Sakisaka*.

Leila: Nice to meet you, Kurumi-san.

By the way… your dress is so lovely. It suits you so much.

Muku: Ahaha… thank you…

(She seems like a very polite and affable person… Am I really going to compete with this person…)

Leila: ...Just letting you know, I'm not going to hand over Citronia-sama to someone fresh from the country like you.

I've been in love with Citronia-sama much longer than you…

Muku: ...Uhh… can I ask you something?

Leila: What is it?

Muku: How did you meet… Citron-san?

Leila: …

I first met that person…

...And that is why I'm not going to let you win this battle.

Muku: --.

Leila: Oh my, it's about time for the contest.

Let's fight fair and square. See you.

Muku: …

Izumi: Oh, Muku-kun! So you're here!

Muku: Ah… Director-san.

Izumi: I heard you were in the participants' waiting room, so I went there but I didn't find you. It made me wonder if something happened.

Muku: I'm, I'm sorry. I was about to go back to the dressing room, but I got lost halfway.

Izumi: Oh, I see.

Muku: …

Izumi: ...Muku-kun?

Muku: N-No! It's nothing!

Izumi: ?

Juza: ...Muku… Muku?

Muku: Eh?

Ah, what's the matter?

Juza: No, it's just… you've been spacing out. What's up?

Muku: No, it's nothing.

Itaru: It's almost time for us to go onstage. I'll be counting on you all.

Azuma: Okaay.

Citron: Fighting!

Muku: ...

T/N: 1. Instead of 向坂 which is his real family name, Muku used 咲坂 here. Both read Sakisaka. 

MC: Let the game begin! We shall open the curtain to the highly-anticipated event, "Best-of Three Bride Contest"!

We have a gorgeous lineup of participants here, such as a guest from that Kingdom of Zahra.

Let's give round of applause to them along with the dresses they adorned in!

*applause*

MC: Now, please welcome the ones who are going to help the participants act out all kinds of situations!

Members of MANKAI Company!

Juza: Hello.

Itaru: It's an honor for me to able to be everyone's co-star.

Azuma: I really can't wait to see how the beautiful brides will correspond to my dialogues.

Spectator A: Chigasaki-san, you're so beautiful…!

Spectator B: That man is sturdy and cool! Damn, I should have participated in the contest.

Spectator C: The one wearing kimono is a guy, right!? He's really pretty…!

Citron: As expected of Itaru! He's really popular among the company's staff members.

Azami: Looks like Juza-san and Azuma-san are gaining popularity too.

Izumi: I'm looking forward to see their performance as the participants' partners.

MC: Let's move on to the first round right away! The situation you're going to act out is…

"Showing appreciation to your husband who has just returned from work"! Your partner for this round will be Chigasaki-san!

Itaru: I'll be in your care.

Spectators: Kyaaa!

Izumi: (What a refreshing smile… That's Itaru-san for you…)

MC: The first contestant for this round will be… our special guest from Zahra Kingdom, Leila-san!

She seems to be really fluent at Japanese, so we sure are wondering what kind of performance she will show us!

Well then, start!

*applause*

MC: Thank you very much! That was a wonderful performance!

Even the spectators are giving nice reaction~.

Azami: Heh… that person did quite a good job.

Izumi: She sure did.

(She carried herself in a regal way despite being on the stage. She has courage…)

MC: Let's move on to the next contestant, Kurumi Sakisaka-san who looks beautiful in dress!

Muku: I-I'll be in your care!

…

Itaru: ...Muku? You good?

Muku: Y-Yes! I'm fine!

MC: Let the performance begin!

Itaru: "I'm home."

Muku: "Welcome home. You must be tired today."

Itaru: "Yeah, thanks."

Muku: "I've prepared your bath, and cooked your favorite pork ginger for dinner tonight."

Itaru: "Really? Just when I wanted to eat that… Thanks, I'm happy."

Muku: "You've been busy with work these days, after all… I'm sure you'll feel better if you eat a lot."

"Fufu, I've prepared some desserts too. Look forward to it, 'kay?"

Spectator A: That was so cute and healing!

Spectator B: I like how she gives off the vibe of an affectionate and devoted wife!

MC: Oooh! She got such a high score, even surpassing Leila-san's score!

Looks like Kurumi-san's classic response is getting good reviews!

Azami: Nice, it seems like... we're receiving high opinions for now.

Citron: We don't have to worry about Itaru's performance too~.

Izumi: Yup, I'm glad that we could get a high score. But…

(Is it just me or is Muku-kun not being his usual self today…)

MC: Alright, the next situation you're going to act out is…

"A way to dodge mother-in-law's cutting remarks well"!!

The one who's going to be your partner for this round is by no means this person!

Azuma: Fufu, pleasure to working with you.

MC: I'm looking forward to see his performance as mother-in-law~.

Now, please welcome our first bride for this round!

*applause*

MC: That was amazing! Coming from the Kingdom of Zahra, Leila-san managed to receive such a high score with her impressive manner!

She's currently taking the top spot!

Spectator A: It was so beautiful and cool!

Spectator B: Totally! I don't know whether I was unconsciously enchanted by them, or I just couldn't take my eyes off them!

Azami: They took a strong interest in Azuma-san's performance…

Izumi: I expected no less from him…

MC: Our next bride will be Kurumi Sakisaka-san!

Azuma: Good luck, Muku.

Muku: Y-Yes…!

MC: Well then, start!

Azuma: "Oh my… do you have a moment, Kurumi-san?"

Muku: "Y-Yes, mother."

Azuma: "Isn't the flavor of this miso soup… too strong? You cut the ingredients way too big, and they look messy now."

Muku: "I-I apologize…! I'll be careful next time…"

Azuma: "And just letting you know, I feel like you're doing a sloppy job in cleaning the corridor."

"There's still dust remaining in the corner. Can you even clean a room?"

Muku: "My apologies… I'll clean more carefully and thoroughly next time."

"I'm… really hopeless when it comes to cleaning and cooking, huh. I truly am just a worthless cloud of dust…"

MC: Hmmm, even though our bride showed realism in how she felt small under her mother-in-law…

Unfortunately, it did not leave a nice impression to the spectators and therefore she didn't receive a good score.

Muku: --.

Azami: Muku-san doesn't look too good.

Izumi: Yeah… I wonder if he's all right…

(Leila-san scored much higher in this round. We'll lose if we can't turn the tables in the next round…)

Citron: …

Azami: Putting that aside… It's getting darker here all of sudden.

Izumi: Yeah… I have a bad feeling about this.

*rain pours down*

Azami: Whoa, it's raining.

Citron: Come here, Director, Azami. You'll get wet.

MC: Our apologies! Due to the heavy rain, we're going to halt the contest!

To all the participants, please exit the stage and go inside the building!

Izumi: I'm worried about Muku-kun. Let's go meet the others at the dressing room.

Azami: Yeah.

Itaru: Seems like it's just a temporary evening rain. We're gonna continue once it stops raining.

Juza: Okay.

Muku: ...Sorry!

I didn't do well in the last round... so we couldn't get a high score….

Itaru: Well, it's fine. There's no way one would not be nervous in a contest.

Azami: Not to mention Azuma-san's performance as mother-in-law was too realistic.

Citron: It was truly amazing!

Azuma: Fufu, I'm so happy to hear that.

Izumi: But… I do think you don't look too good today, Muku-kun. Did something happen?

Muku: The truth is… I exchanged some words with Leila-san before going on stage.

Leila: ...I once went to the Zahra palace during childhood. The palace is just so big I ended up getting lost.

At that time, the one who found me, pulled my hand and played with me was… Citronia-sama.

After playing in the palace together, he made a beautiful bouquet of Jasmine and gave it to me.

I had a lot of fun being with him due to his kindness, and I was so happy when he gave me that bouquet.

I just couldn't forget about Citronia-sama even after several years have passed, so I decided to personally come forward as his fiancee candidate.

Muku: So that's what happened…

Leila: In order to become his bride, I've been attending marriage preparation class, but I never had the chance to meet him afterward…

Then, Citronia-sama went to Japan.

Even though he's now in a faraway country and is no longer in line for the throne, my feelings for him haven't changed.

I love Citronia-sama.

...And that is why I'm not going to let you win this battle.

Let's fight fair and square. See you.

Muku: …

Citron: --.

Muku: ...It was a very beautiful story.

I was like, "I couldn't believe the story that usually happens in shoujo mangas and drama series happened in real life too…"

But when I thought such a thing, I started to feel conflicted whether or not I was doing the right thing…

Izumi: I see… so that's why you couldn't concentrate on your acting.

Muku: However… If I end up losing in the next round, Citron-sama may be returning to his country.

I absolutely can't let that happen.

Besides, it's rude of me to fight Leila-san half-heartedly like this.

For that very reason… I will not make the same mistake again. I will perform my part perfectly for sure!

Citron: Muku…

Muku: I'm sorry. I was the one who accepted the challenge, but I ended up feeling lost.

Citron: ...Don't sweat it.

In the first place, it was my fault that you all got involved in my problem.

But you all helped me… I'm very happy to know that Muku and you guys were willing to cooperate.

Muku is a really good kid, huh, you even considered your opponent's feelings.

Muku: Citron-sama…

Citron: Besides, I remember something thanks to Muku!

Muku: Eh? What is it--.

*knocks*

Staff: Excuse my intrusion. We're going to resume the contest since the rain has stopped. Please get ready.

Azuma: The rain really did stop fast.

Juza: Muku, can you go?

Muku: Yes!

Itaru: I think you should also stand by on the stage with us, Citron. Your turn is about to come, after all.

Citron: Okey dokey!

...I'm counting on you, Muku.

Muku: ...Leave it to me!

MC: Now, since the rain has stopped, we shall resume the competition!

This advance of evening surely provides the right atmosphere for the climax…!

I shall announce the last theme…

It's "Nursing your sick husband"! He's the one who will play the husband!

Juza: I'll be in your care.

MC: Without further ado, let's begin the first performance!

*applause*

Spectator A: That was good~. It was like you were nursed by your kind wife.

Spectator B: IKR!

MC: I expected no less from Leila-san! With her consistent delivery, she received another high score!

Azami: Her score is really high. Do we have to surpass it...

Izumi: Yes. I'm sure Muku-kun can do it…!

MC: Last but not least, the one who will grace this competition is… Kurumi Sakisaka-san! The time is yours!

Muku: "Are you okay? Your fever has gone down a lot, but…"

Juza: "Yeah. Sorry for causing you troubles."

Muku: "Don't say that. ...Here, I made some rice porridge for you. Can you eat?"

Juza: "Thanks."

Muku: "This is a special porridge, you know. I put in eggs, natto, small fish, yogurt, cheese, aojiru*, chilli peppers, pork, citrus and apple. It's very nutritious!"

Juza: "What!?"

Muku: "Now, eat it…! You will be reborn as Super Great Man if you eat this porridge…!"

"Juuust kidding. Fufufu, I'm just joking! But it's truly nutritious."

Juza: "Jeez… It was funny, though."

Muku: "It's still hot so be careful, okay? Fu… fu… alright, aaahn. open your mouth."

Juza: "T-Thank you, but I can eat it myself."

Muku: "No need to hold back. You can act spoiled at times like this."

"Besides, you always work hard… I want to be of help to you."

Spectator A: I feel warm inside…! Her mischievous side is also cute!!

Izumi: (That was a very Muku-kun-like performance. Even the audience's response was great. I'm sure we can win at this rate…)

*applause*

MC: Now that all contestants have delivered their performances, let's see the accumulated score!

Receiving the highest score among the contestants, the winner of this contest is…

Kurumi Sakisaka! Congratulations!!

*cheers*

Izumi: Thank goodness… Congrats, Muku-kun!

Azami: Nice! As expected of Muku-san.

Muku: --.

...Thank you so much!

MC: Now... let's welcome MANKAI Company's Citron-san, who will escort our winner Kurumi Sakisaka-san.

Muku: …

Citron: ...Please come this way, Muku.

Muku: ...Yes. Thank you, Citron-sama.

Citron: Me too. Thank you.

I shall escort you perfectly, princess.

T/N: 1. Aojiru is a Japanese vegetable drink most commonly made from kale or young barley grass.

MC: We are now preparing for the ending ceremony! To those who are expected to appear--.

Leila: …

Citron: ...I want you to wait.

Leila: ...Why?

I have fought fair and square and lost. I will not approach you anymore.

I will also give you the reward money.

Citron: << No… I don't need the reward. I just wanted to talk with you. >>

Leila: << Eh--. >>

Citron: << You're that little boy from before, right? >>

Leila: << ...So you remember? >>

Citron: << Yes. I couldn't tell at first since your appearance has changed so much. >>

<< I've never thought we will meet again in this way. But I'm glad. >>

Leila: << ...If you said so, maybe coming here was worth it. >>

Citron: << From the start, you never intended to bring me back to Zahra, right? >>

Leila: << ...I just wanted to bother Citronia-sama for a bit. >>

<< In order to be your fiance candidate alone, I crossed the gender boundaries and attended marriage preparation class--. >>

<< The person in question will absolutely not meet me, after all. >>

Citron: << That… I'm sorry. >>

Leila: << But I could see the results of that through this match... >>

<< Thank you for going along with my futile effort. I've made up my mind now. >>

<< And please pass on my apology to that girl… I mean, boy. I think I might tease him a little bit too much. >>

Citron: << Huh? So you noticed it? >>

Muku: --Ah, Citron-sama! It's about time.. ah.

Leila: Oh my--.

Muku: Eh, uh… My, my apologies! I'm actually a boy…!

Uhh… I'm sorry for seemingly tricking you!

Leila: …No matter what your reason and circumstance were, I still lost to you. I don't intend on saying anything now.

And thank you for fighting me fair and square.

Muku: Leila-san…

Citron: ...Me and my precious friends are going to perform a play after this. If possible, I want you to watch it.

Muku: That's right! Please watch it!

...Oh, Citron-sama! It's about to begin!

Citron: Oh, you're right! Let's go, Muku!

Muku: My real name is Muku Sakisaka!

I'll do my best for the performance! We'll be waiting for you!

Leila: …

Itaru: Ah, they're here.

Citron: Sorry for making you wait.

Izumi: Are you ready, guys?

Juza: Yeah.

Azuma: Me too.

Azami: Alright, let's go.

Muku: Umm!

I'm sorry for bringing this up just before showtime, but there's something I want to do…

Izumi: ?

Azami: "This is my first time coming to a wedding fair, but I'm glad I could experience many things."

Juza: "Agree. We could wear this kind of tuxedo and get to know things like the ceremony, the direction and the food."

Azuma: "We're able to picture our own ceremony."

Muku: "Yup, it feels like our horizons has widened."

Itaru: "Say, what kind of wedding do you want to have, guys? Like, the direction you want to go."

Citron: "I want to know too. I want to gather references."

Azuma: "Since I'm a cook, I want to treat the guests to my own cooking at the reception."

"My girlfriend also likes cooking, you see. I think it'd be nice if we can cook together and share the first bite."

Juza: "Damn, that sounds awesome."

Muku: "It's really beautiful! I'm sure the ceremony will be exciting and lively!"

Azami: "I'm doing martial arts, so I think it'll be nice if me and my friends perform a martial arts demonstration during the wedding."

Itaru: "Why don't you create a story in which you save the bride, then?"

Citron: "I'm all for that! When the bad guys appear like this, you will protect the bride behind your back…"

Azami: "Haa! Take this!"

Azuma: "So cool…! I'm sure the bride will fall in love with you more."

Azami: "How about you? What kind of wedding do you want to have?"

Juza: "My hobby is drawing. That's why, I want to go all out and make the welcome board myself."

Muku: "That sounds great. The board that was displayed today was adorable too. I like it."

Citron: "Besides, it can be a good memento. It sure makes you want to cherish it forever."

Azuma: "How about you? Do you have any image of your wedding in mind?"

Itaru: "After giving it much thought, I do want to ride limousine at my wedding."

Muku: "Limousine!"

Itaru: "I also think it'll be nice to have a wedding overseas. Reserving an amusement park or planetarium sounds great too."

Azami: "Wow, that seems gorgeous…"

Juza: "But it will be an unforgettable wedding for sure."

Azuma: "It feels kind of romantic to have your wedding at unusual places. I think the guests will have a great time too."

Citron: "As for me, I want to perform a rendition at my wedding, since I like singing and dancing. Just like this."

"♪~♪~"

"Then I will extend my hand in front of the bride and say this: May I have this dance?"

Itaru: "That's not fair. It's too cool."

Muku: "I feel like even those who watch it will have butterflies in their stomachs…!"

Azami: "That'll be like a scene in a movie."

Juza: "How about you, then? What kind of wedding ceremony do you want to hold?"

Muku: "As for me…"

"I want to present the bride a flower bouquet."

Itaru: "A flower bouquet?"

Muku: "Yes. The truth is, my girlfriend is my childhood friend. She has loved flowers ever since she was a child."

"She's always pleased with the wild flowers bouquet I made…"

Azami: "Ooh.. what's with that heartthrobing episode?"

Muku: "Hehe. There was also a time when we couldn't meet ever since I moved to another city."

"Even though we were apart, my girlfriend has always been supporting me."

"My girlfriend is also a hardworking person, you see. That part of her is so charming and cool."

"I want to give her a fragrant, white flowers bouquet that will suit her dignified appearance in the wedding dress."

Azuma: "How lovely…!"

Juza: "I agree. I'm sure your girlfriend will be happy."

*applause*

Izumi: Good job, guys!

Azami: Nice work. We did well in the changed part.

Azuma: Yup. I'm glad the audience was enjoying it too.

Itaru: Thanks so much for today, guys. Let's change our clothes now…

Leila: …

Juza: --.

Muku: Ah…

Izumi: Leila-san…

Muku: Did you watch it?

Leila: Yes. ...It was so beautiful. Both Citronia-sama and the others.

Especially you, Muku-san… I was drawn in your acting. I was deeply moved.

I HAVE BECOME... YOUR FAN!

Izumi: Eh!?

Leila: Muku-san, would you like to come to Zahra with me? Don't worry, I'll provide for you.

Muku: E-Eh…!?

Juza: ...Sorry, but we can't allow that.

Izumi: Leila-san, calm down!

Itaru: I can't believe she just switched from Citron to Muku.

Azami: Is this really happening?

Azuma: Fufu, that was surprising.

Citron: Oh! What kind of development is this!?

< Chapter 1-5 | Masterlist | Epilogue > 

[ryqoshay]

How to Handle a Nico 9

Primary Pairing: NicoMaki Words: ~1.8k Rating: K Time Frame: Maki is a surgeon. Nico is working as an idol producer. They are living together as a happily married couple.

Author’s Note: I had the idea to write this back while I was still writing 8, but like most of my ideas, it had to sit and simmer on the back burner for a while.

“Aaaaaargh!”

Maki looked up from her laptop when she heard a frustrated cry from the garage entry. Quickly, she saved her progress, got up and made her way toward the source.

“Nico-chan?” The redhead rounded the corner.

The named raven-haired woman looked up from removing her shoes with a relieved smile. “Hey, Maki-chan. I’m home.” She stood and held open her arms.

Maki needed no further prompting and took two long strides to close the distance so she could pull her wife into a welcoming hug and kiss.

“Thank the gods today was one of your early days.” Nico said, pulling away from the kiss, but not the embrace.

“Rough day?” Maki asked, though she already knew the answer.

“That’s an understatement.” Nico lamented, pulling in closer again and leaning her cheek on her wife’s shoulder, obviously soaking up as much affection as Maki was able to offer.

“Want me to order out for dinner?”

“Thanks for the offer, but no.” The shorter woman sighed before nuzzling into the crook of the taller woman’s neck. “I want to cook and make something delicious for my wife. I need to feel productive for at least a little bit today.”

Ah, one of those days… Maki realized. One of the things both women had come to learn about owning a business that could run completely, or even just mostly by itself, without constant input from said owner was the occasional feeling of uselessness. It was a fear of having delegated so much to others that one was no longer needed, even when, or perhaps especially when, those other individuals were exceptionally capable in carrying out their delegations.

“Alright.” Maki agreed aloud, earning an appreciative smile in return.

As her wife took her hand to lead her to the kitchen, Maki allowed herself a moment of selfish delight. Generally speaking, Nico’s stress relief cooking made for spectacular results. Not that her normal cooking was bad, quite the contrary in fact. But either way, Maki’s mouth was already watering with anticipation.

Maki dutifully took a seat on one of the stools at the counter and watched Nico’s unnecessarily exaggerated donning of her apron. Despite her own cooking skills having improved in recent years, she knew better than to offer to help tonight. She knew Nico wanted to do this on her own and she would only get in the way. Besides, there would be plenty of other nights they could cook together. So tonight, she would just watch and listen.

Apron secure, Nico took a slow, deep breath. Closing her mouth and eyes, she paused for a moment before opening both again. “So you wouldn’t believe what Ayaka did…” She started, opening the cupboard to retrieve a few ingredients.

Maki watched her wife practically dance around the kitchen as Nico’s emotional agitation accentuated her animation. It had taken a while, Nico would probably argue far too long, for Maki to realize that this was how Nico dealt with stress.

Growing up, Maki had been fine internalizing most things. With her parents often busy at the hospital and her never really getting close enough to their housekeeping staff to open up to any of them, internalization became her primary option. And she hadn’t known any different. Even now, after having been together as long as they had, Nico still had to coax many things out of her.

But Nico was different. Nico needed to vent and talk through her issues to fully process them. Back in high school, she couldn’t rant to her siblings and her mother was busy working multiple jobs. Sequestering herself in the idol research room for the bulk of her second year, it was no wonder she turned her frustrations to the online world.

Then, Nico had found a new outlet with her friends in µ’s, most often with Nozomi. Looking back, Maki realized how much Nico’s overall mood improved as she came to trust those around her. Nowadays, Maki was more than happy to be Nico’s favored audience. But it hadn’t always been like that.

The memory of the first time Nico opened up to Maki, really opened up, full on flood of frustrated emotions, came to her mind. Maki had foolishly ignored most of the tirade and when Nico realized this, her irritation turned toward Maki instead. The fight that ensued was one of their biggest and though Maki wasn’t fond of the memory, she had learned a lot that night.

From then on, Maki made an effort to pay more attention and in doing so, she learned even more about the woman she loved. She also learned much about the company in which she had invested as well as many of the people it employed. But more important than all of that, her bond of trust with Nico grew stronger and she was able to empathize with her on an entirely new level.

“And after all of that,” Nico’s oration continued, “she had to audacity to say none of it was her fault. She even tried to blame me for most of it.”

When Nico turned her gaze away from the food on the stove and toward her, Maki knew it was her turn to speak. She offered a sympathetic smile before opening her mouth to do so.

“You’re far more patient than me.” She decided. “I probably would have fired her weeks ago. Papa probably would have done it months ago.”

Nico’s laugh was enough to tell Maki she had chosen the right response.

“We hadn’t even hired her months ago, Maki-chan.”

“You know what I mean.”

“Yeah, yeah.” Nico dismissed with a wave before beginning to plate out the food.

Conversation turned to lighter topics as the couple moved to the dining room to eat. Nico still maintained the lion’s share of talking time, but Maki was fine with it; her own day had been rather droll anyway. And Maki found herself quite pleased as Nico’s mood continued to improve through their dinner.

“Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, Maki-chan.” Nico said setting down her fork and preparing to get up and clear the table.

“You know I’m here for you, Nico-chan.” Maki replied with a reassuring smile.

“I know.” Nico affirmed before sighing. “I suppose you need to get back to your paperwork, huh?”

Maki knew that look. Though Nico was done ranting, she still wasn’t quite over the events of the day and was not-so-subtly seeking more comfort.

“I can bring my laptop to the living room and work there if you want to watch a movie or something?” She offered tentatively.

Nico considered for a moment before smiling. “Actually, I have a better idea. But let me clear this first.” She reached for her wife’s plate.

Instead of handing it over, Maki picked it up her own plate and stood. Without another word, Nico understood and her intents and was thankfully willing to at least let Maki help with clean up.

“See you on the sofa in five.” Nico said, finishing drying her hands and tossing the towel to Maki.

Maki nodded and walked to her office to retrieve her laptop. She didn’t need the full amount of allotted time to make her way to the living room. Once there, she wheeled the coffee table closer to the sofa and pulled up its top to a more desk-like height. Finally, she opened her laptop and...

“Kyaaa!” She cried out as something was placed in her ear.

“Feels like it’s been forever since we’ve listened to music together.” Nico said, making her way around the couch.

Plopping down beside the redhead, the raven-haired woman took the other speaker and placed it in her own ear. She then turned sideways, leaned against her wife and released a content hum. Finally, she pulled her tablet down from the back of the couch and began browsing an idol site.

Maki furrowed her brow as she realized Nico had been right; she also couldn’t remember the last time the two of them did this. It was strange, now that she thought about it. The two of them had listened to music together several times a week throughout her high school career. Things got busy for both of them while Maki was in college and med school, but they still set aside time for it. Unfortunately, the frequency continued to diminish over time until one day, they apparently stopped. And it bothered Maki that she hadn’t realized it herself.

“You don’t want to listen to your music?” Maki found herself asking as one of her favorite Beethoven pieces started playing.

She could feel Nico shrug against her before responding. “Maki-chan was kind enough to sit through all of Nico’s rant, so Nico thought she would repay her with her choice of music tonight.”

“Oh, alright… uhm… thanks.”

“Nico is more than happy to do so for her favoritest Maki-chan.”

Now Maki couldn’t help smiling as it became clear that Nico was back to her normal self. Certainly, the fact that she was referring to herself in the third person was enough evidence on its own, but referring to Maki in such a manner cinched the deal.

Memories of when the habit used to annoy her came to Maki’s mind. Honoka, Kotori, Rin and even Nozomi occasionally used their own names to refer to themselves, but Nico had done so far more frequently. Or perhaps Maki only thought that because she had paid more attention to Nico? Looking back now, she found it hard to completely dismiss the possibility.

And Maki herself had even used the third person reference a time or two. However, in her case, it was only because Nico had managed to convince her to do it for the idol magazines that printed stories about µ’s and the results of their photoshoots. Perhaps that was a turning point in how Maki viewed the behavior?

Finally, for better or worse, she couldn’t deny that she had pretty much always liked when Nico called Maki her favoritest. At least she couldn’t recall a time when she had disliked it, even when she thought Nico was little more than an annoying brat. As embarrassing as the term had been back then, she had often missed it when it wasn’t used, almost as much as when Nico only called her Maki instead of Maki-chan.

“Ooo, Chai-cow-ski.” Nico’s intentionally exaggerated pronunciation brought Maki back to reality.

“Tchaikovsky.” Maki corrected, earning a chuckle.

“Hee hee, I know.”

Nico’s laughter sparked something within Maki.

“I…” She began, turning her head to plant a kiss on her wife’s head. “I love you, Nico-chan.”

“Hee… I know.” Nico replied in the same tone as before “I love you too, Maki-chan.”

Content with how the evening was turning out, Maki picked up where she had left off with her reports for the hospital.

Author’s Note Continued in Followup Post.

[weangelovalenteus]

BLESSINGS OF THE LOTUS

CHAPTER 3: LULLABY

Well everybody's hit the bottom And everybody's been forgotten Well everybody's tired of being alone Yeah everybody's been abandoned And left a little empty handed So if you're out there barely hangin', on

Just give it one more try With a lullaby And turn this up on the radio If you can hear me now I'm reachin' out to let you know That you're not alone

– Nickelback

====

Lan QiRen scrambled to his feet and almost tripped on his own two feet when the creature that was clinging to his being won’t let go of him.

“Kyaaa~!” It Cooed at him.

“Sect Leader Jiang What-!?” Lan QiRen was panicking internally as he was trying to stay as calm as he could.

Jiang FengMian just find it very Cute to tease Lan QiRen, he just smiled.

“They’re my Babies! See they’re nice~!” He chimed raising both A-Yu and A-Cheng towards Lan QiRen.

Servants and Disciples who are passing by looked quite amused, it’s been so long since they’ve seen Sect Leader Jiang this free spirited.

“Your Babies!?” Lan QiRen cried in shrill tone.

“Kyaaah~!” The Baby Dragons responded to the Shrill Voice.

“A-Ying likes you...” Jiang FengMian chirped happily.

“They’re Dragons!” Lan QiRen cried.

“Yes... Yes they are...” Jiang FengMian chortled.

Everyone could see how red faced Lan QiRen is and boy he was close on coughing up blood. And it wasn’t long when a huge ripple on the water started and slowly but surely a Large Brown Dragon Head was staring down Lan QiRen from the back, Jiang FengMian was trying not to laugh because he knew what’s going to happen. Lan QiRen froze sensing something’s behind him and slowly... very slowly he turned and looked up and up and up and come face to face with a Huge Brown Scaled Dragon. Everyone could see Jiang FengMian was seconds away from bursting out from laughter as Lan QiRen’s colour Drains...

Everyone stared in disbelief at the Black/Red Baby Dragon as it crawled behind the Gusu Lan’s Acting Sect Leader’s Back and with a War Cry “The Kyaaahh~!” A-Ying Dives inside the Acting Sect Leader of Lan, prompting the said Sect Leader Awake From his stupor.

“AAIIYYAA~!” Lan QiRen shrieked and literally flew 3 feet in the air holding reaching for his back.

Jiang FengMian was roaring with laughter as he watched Lan QiRen dancing around trying to reach A-Ying that was clinging on his inner robe and laughed even harder when Lan QiRen slipped after stepping on his Outer Robe and landing on his back with a loud ‘THUD!’

A-Ying slithered out before Lan QiRen hits the floorboard and returned to his Mom... Jiang FengMian was chortling his Mirth as he helped Lan QiRen up, the man was in a state of Disarray as his Outer Robe was clinging to his being, and he’s soak and wet worthy enough to look like a Water Ghoul.

“A-Mian what’s going on?” A Very Familiar voice asked.

Lan QiRen froze again and turned to the Brown Dragon who was looking down at them...

“D-Did that... Did that Dragon j-just talk?” He sputtered face paling.

“Well Yes, Considering that Dragons are Mystical Creatures that has ability to talk to communicate with you Humans, so yes... We Dragons can talk.” AnJie Luo answered in an Air-headed kind of way.

Everyone facepalmed, while Jiang FengMian just smiled sweetly and the Baby Dragons “Kyaa’d” Lan QiRen just stared...

“Okay...” He said flatly.

“Uhh... QiRen? You Okay...” Jiang FengMian asked softly.

“Oh Yes, I’m Fine... Shock but I am Very Fine, Hahahah~!” Lan QiRen said with a calm smile and sparkling background.

‘He’s Not Okay!’ Everyone screamed in their thoughts.

And the Next Thing everyone knew, Lan QiRen Fainted the back of his hand covering his eyes as he falls into Jiang FengMian’s arms. But by then AnJie Luo is back to his Normal Form and in his arms are a Basket Full of Medicinal Herbs.

“Is he sick? Oh! He’s Soaked and Wet, he needs dry clothes else he’ll get sick.” The Air-Head AnJie Luo said and dragged Jiang FengMian who was carrying Lan QiRen Bridal Style.

[LATER THAT NIGHT]

Lan QiRen found himself in a room that he could guess a Guest Room...

‘What was I doing awhile ago?’ He thought.

Until he remembered meeting Not One, Not Two, Not Three but Four Dragons! Three Dragons are Babies and one is a Juvenile or Worse an Adult Dragon... He groaned, he didn’t expect Jiang FengMian Mothering Three Baby Dragons and Having a Bigger One too, Many did said that After Madam Yu left Yunmeng bringing Disciples and Servants with her caused misfortune and downfall to Yunmeng, but that’s not true... Yunmeng had changed for the better, whatever Jiang FengMian’s Kindness had brought him into, Heavens had smiled down on Jiang FengMian and Repaid all the Kindness he did to the People and those around him. And Maybe that payment is in the Form of those Dragons, Dragons are known to be Bringer of Luck and Wealth, thus Yunmeng Flourished just within a Year after its Fall from Grace.

It’s like Yunmeng had been freed from a Curse and is now rising from its ashes turning into a Heavenly Place across the Land.

“Kiii?”

Lan QiRen twitched when he heard a squeak right beside him...

“Kiii?”

He really don’t want to open his eyes as tiny claws digs lightly on his robes.

“Kiiii~!”

And there’s a lick on his chin, he jolted and opened his eyes and come face to face with that same baby Dragon that climbed on him earlier that day.

“Kyaaaa~!” A-Ying squeaked happily.

[AT THE KITCHEN]

The Servants and Disciples are doing their duty, Yanli was Happily cooking while A-Yu was around her Hip, Jiang FengMian was reading the Reports While A-Cheng wrapped around his shoulders and AnJie Luo was enjoying his evening Herbal Tea, When-

“GYAAAAAHHHH!!!”

Servants and Disciples almost jumeped out of their Robes upon hearing a scream, Yanli just smiled, Jiang FengMian looked up from his Report reading and smiled while AnJie Luo made another good impression of Tea Fountain. Jiang FengMian looked around in confusion and asked

“Where’s A-Ying?”

Yanli and AnJie Luo shared a look, then Yanli said

“I think A-Ying had taken a liking to Acting Sect Leader Lan QiRen father.”

“Oh...” was all Jiang FengMian could say.

Jiang FengMian hurried up and walked out of the Kitchen to see Lan QiRen, he hoped QiRen didn’t have a Seizure. But as he got to the Main Hall, he saw a Very Frazzled, Very Pale and Harried Lan QiRen with Baby Dragon A-Ying clutched in his hands. A-Ying Happily trying to reach to Lan QiRen’s shoulder, but the Older Man trying to pull A-Ying away.

“Kyaa~! Kyaa~!” A-Ying Squeaked all too Happily.

When Lan QiRen finally took notice of him-

“Jiang FengMian call Your Child Off!”

“Kyaaaa~!” A-Ying chirped excitedly and licked Lan QiRen’s Cheek.

“But A-Ying likes you very much!” Jiang FengMian said smiling mischievously.

Soon Yanli and AnJie Luo came to check the ruckus and found Lan QiRen struggling with a very excited A-Ying and Jiang FengMian who was enjoying the sight. A-Yu and A-Cheng finally woke up from their Nap and saw what their Older Brother is Doing both Babies flew towards Lan QiRen and swarmed the already Harried Lan.

“Kyaa~! Bormah~! Kya~!” A-Ying Chirped Happily.

“Bormah~! Bormah~!” A-Cheng and A-Yu chirped as well as they rubbed their soft scaled body around Lan QiRen.

“What are they saying Now!?” Lan QiRen Panicked thinking that the Baby Lizards are cursing him.

Jiang FengMian and the Rest of the Occupants-Except for the Happy Babies- of the Main Hall turned to the Only Guy who could understand Dragon Language Perfectly, AnJie Luo who just stared for a moment the Sect Leader’s Assistant Blink Once, Then Twice Until a very amused Grin Appeared on his face and Called Out

“Kiir Kolos Monah?”

The Little Ones Paused from what they were doing and looked at their Uncle AnJie...

“Kiir Kolos Monah?” AnJie Luo Repeated.

After asking the Question the Babies turned to Jiang FengMian and rushed to their Mama

“Monah! Monah!” They Chirped Happily and they swarmed their Mama.

The Grin on AnJie Luo’s face turned even more frightening as those rows of sharp teeth appears.

“Kiir Kolos Bormah?” He asked.

The Babies paused again and turned to Lan QiRen who was seconds away on Fainting again.

“Bormah! Bormah!” They Chirped and once again swarmed Lan QiRen.

Everyone could only stare, Jiang FengMian stared at his Assistant.

“What’s that supposed to mean!?” Lan QiRen cried out as he tried to free himself as the Little Dragons are squeezing him.

AnJie Luo clapped his hand and smiled happily saying

“Congratulations! You Sirs Are Now Husband and Wife...”

There were several reaction could be seen tonight

“WWHHAAAATTT???” The Servants and Disciples cried in Surprise.

“AnJie’er! Please! Don’t Joke Like That!” Jiang FengMian panicked covering his blushing face.

“That’s wonderful! A-Ying, A-Cheng and A-Yu had Papa Now!” Sweet Yanli chirped clapping her hands together.

“Sorry A-Mian, The Children has Spoken...” AnJie Luo Cackled enjoying the Night.

“Ugh!” Lan QiRen fainted for the Second time of the Day.

[THE NEXT DAY, AT DAWN]

Jiang FengMian had his rare alone time as the Babies are with their Older Sister, He was glad that he had time for himself, it gives him time to think for himself. He still can’t believe the Luck he had, it’s been a while since he managed to recover from his Pain after his Wif- no... Madam Yu Left Him and took almost Half of the Servants and Disciples, leaving him defenceless. Day by Day he could only watch as his people drifts apart, some stayed for it is their Home Sect, some left, and came the day Yunmeng Fell From Grace and Meishan Yu took over Yunmeng’s Place. He endured the Condescending Look Lady Yu gave him and the Taunts of the Other Sects, He’s all alone to Deal with the Harassment and Taunts and Insults of other Sects, The Only ones who tried to Defend him from the Harassments and Insults are Qinghe Nie and Gusu Lan, Lanling just pushed him aside since Yunmeng has become Weaker and Useless.

He was so close on Giving Up that day, but he stayed strong for his Daughter. If he dies that day who’s going to defend his Daughter. But then in the Middle of Winter he Met AnJie Luo who is the Main Reason for the Great Change in Yunmeng, if He hadn’t met AnJie Luo back then, then he wouldn’t meet his Children as well and Yunmeng would be wiped out the Map and Cease to Exist, The Once Cold and almost Dead Sect came Back to Life after the Three Baby Dragons were Born and him as their Mother.

He’s very Happy that he was given a Second Chance to rise once more. Yunmeng was rising slowly but surely from the Ashes of its former self into a New One. If The Yunmeng from Before is Beautiful, the Yunmeng Now is Much More Beautiful. Lotus Flowers Ranging From Pink, White and Deep Pink in Colour Blooms in the Crystal Clear River Water, Peach Blossoms Blooming in the Town, Wisterias ranging from Blue, Pink and Purple Aligned on every Pathways of his Now Castle Like House one that could put Lanling Jin’s Carp Tower since His House is Twice Bigger with Dragon Statuette on the roof. A Huge Space at the Back of the Castle where the Baby Dragons could frolic when they want to. AnJie Luo’s Garden is on the East side of the Castle as well as the Pavilion that AnJie Luo use for his Medicine Making. The Training Ground is on the West side of the Castle and the Front of the Castle is lined with Wisterias and the Pathways are lined with Wisterias too giving an almost fairytale like feels to it.

The Birds are Singing every morning too, the Dawn is a bit Misty but nothing much it’s adding a heavenly touch at the pastel Colour of the Dawn and the Blooming Lotuses. After the Hardship he went through, Heavens haven’t abandoned him and he was glad that he could start over again this time with his New Family.

“Kul Sul, Sect Leader Jiang~!” AnJie Luo chimed as he draped himself on the said man’s back.

“Kul Sul Wah Hi Ol Pruzah, AnJie’er.” Jiang FengMian chuckled.

“You’re learning Dragon Language quite fast, others are starting to learn as well.” The said man said as he made himself at home to the side of the table.

“I have Dragons in my Home so it’s only fair.” Jiang FengMian said smiling.

AnJie Luo knows better than to not see what’s behind that smile.

“You’re thinking of Yunmeng’s Darker days again are you? A-Mian it’s in the Past, No matter how dark it is you have a Future to look forward to.” He said sighing holding Jiang FengMian’s hand.

Jiang FengMian responded by holding the Man who changed the Fate of Yunmeng Jiang Sect and said

“I know, but it made me so grateful that I was raised as a Kind Man. If not, I wouldn’t have met you. But Still-”

“A-Mian even if you didn’t find me I would still find my way to you and, this not a Dream. I’m here, You’re not alone... We are here to support you, no matter what.” AnJie Luo stated looking up to the entrance of the Veranda.

Jiang FengMian turned only to see not only Lan QiRen, Yanli and the Babies, there are Servants and Disciples too they smiled at him.

“Uncle Luo is right Father, I believe that Your meeting with Uncle Luo is fated. So please Father, don’t be sad anymore.” Yanli said softly and embracing her father.

“Monah~! Monah~! Monah~!” The Three Baby Dragons Chirped wrapping themselves around their Mama.

“You have Gusu Lan as your Ally Sect Leader Jiang, You can always approach us and we’ll help as much as we could.” Lan QiRen Said Softly.

Jiang FengMian felt warmth in his Chest and couldn’t help but smile.

“Thank You... everyone...” He said smiling warmly.

[TIMESKIP, A WEEK LATER]

Disciples and Cultivators from Lan Clan came to assist with the Restoration of Yunmeng Jiang Sect, every single one of them almost mistaken themselves going into Heaven because everything is Bright, Peaceful and Very Beautiful, it’s not the usual Yunmeng Jiang they’ve known, this Yunmeng Jiang is too Different, it’s almost like Heaven finally descended to the Ground in a Form of Yunmeng Jiang Sect. People are nice and welcoming, the Ladies are Beautiful and the Children are free to run around without worries.

[IN QINGHE NIE]

Nie LingYue could only stare at the Letter that Lan QiRen had sent him, he couldn’t believe what he was reading, he had been worried of Jiang FengMian’s Sect because of the unceasing Harassment from other Sects, it won’t be long for Jiang Feng Mian to snap and do something unforgivable. But Lan QiRen’s Letter sent relief to his being, Looks like Heavens haven’t abandoned Jiang FengMian. He hated it that someone like the Sect Leader of Yunmeng would suffer and that Bastard Jin GuangShan, how could that Promiscuous Bastard turn his back on Jiang FengMian in times of need.

But Nie LingYue couldn’t help but smirk etch on his Face, he wanted to see how that Jin Bastard would react when he come to realize that the Person he Betrayed is someone he shouldn’t have betrayed in the First Place.

‘Dragons, huh? Who would’ve thought that out of all things that can be paid for Jiang FengMian’s kindness, it has to be Dragons, huh? Looks like Heavens still Smiles down at you after you suffered so much, A-Mian.’ Nie LingYue thought to himself.

But what he is worried about are those People who seeks Power, especially Wen RuoHan, Even Jin GuangShan and then Madam Yu, these three are too Vicious might he say and would do anything to get that Power, and with Jiang FengMian mothering the Dragons.

‘It’s Only a Matter of Time before the News of Yunmeng Jiang Revival would spread and those Three Sect would Battle It Out for A-Mian’s affection.’ Nie LingYue thought to himself.

He Prayed that somehow Heavens won’t abandon Jiang FengMian in his time of Need.

“Dragons are not only Symbol of Luck and Wealth, it’s also Symbol of Power and Strength, A-Mian would be fine.” Nie LingYue said to himself.

He looked out the Window to the Direction where Yunmeng Would be... He will continue on Supporting Jiang FengMian and would fight by his sight if Needed.

TOBE CONTINUED

NOTE:

Bormah – Means “Father” in Dragon Language.

Kiir Kolos Monah? – Children Where’s Mother?

Kiir Kolos Bormah? – Children Where’s Father?

Kul Sul – “Good Day” in Dragon Language.

Kul Sul Wah Hi Ol Pruzah - Good Day To You As Well (Notes: Kul is Not to be confused with pruzah, which means ‘good’ as in ‘well’ or ‘fair’.)

 You Can Read it Here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18777766/chapters/44763607

[mischeruuu-blog]

2 Chinese LightNovels with Strong Female Leads

WARNING This post may contain a whole lots of grammatical errors, typos and etc. that your eyes can't really bear to see so I put this first to save your poor eyes and soul from a gruesome death. Our beloved professor is an exemption since she needs to read this for my dear grades. BOW

I really loveeeed reading! I've read tons of manga, both light and web novels alike and realized my thirst of having a strong and smart female lead that won't go "kyaaa kyaaa!" and "Eh?! Eh?!" and start acting so cutesy to the male lead like they can't live if they can't act dumb for once. I tend to find this trend in Japanese manga and web/lightnovels but there are fewer exemptions for this, but nevertheless ,I found way more of those irritating "marysue" female leads and it really makes my poor heart to seek something new, something fresh, something makes me "Ooohhh refreshing!".

Alas! I've found these so called Chinese Lightnovels and at first a bit curious, I've chosen some random title and start reading it in hopes to find something interesting.

Did I found it?

Well, obviously yes! And I'm going to share this 2 Chinese lightnovels that makes me hooked right on the bat with their strong and smart female leads !

Genius Doctor: Black Belly Miss

Sypnosis: "She was a peerless genius in the 24th Century – all she needed was a silver needle and she could practically bring anyone back from the dead.

After an explosion, she crossed over into a strange world; everyone calls her “Miss.” The previous “Miss” before had no contractual spirit, was weak and incompetent, and even the fiancé comes over with a new love and bullies her?

Now that she has taken over, who dares to act so presumptuously around her? With needles in hand, the world is for her to own! Wherever she goes, miracles follow! However, she saved a pest. What was she thinking when she saved that man. His stunning demeanor and impeccable face is a huge contrast to his cruel actions. He tries all ways to win her over."

Here's the link

My very first CN novel I was hooked in and I'm glad this was the one I had accidentally picked out of the blue because if I haven't, I won't find myself reading all those CN novels till lights off! This is a good novel with a well written plot.The characters are well fleshed especially the female lead.

The Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage

Sypnosis: Shen Miao, the Di daughter of a military lineage, pure, amiable, quiet and yielding, foolishly in love with Prince Ding, threw herself into the role of a wife.

After assisting her husband for six years, she finally became the mother of the world (Empress).

She accompanied him to fight for the country, flourished the country’s territory, took risks to become a hostage in another country. When she returned five years later, there was no place for her in the Inner Palace.

The beauty in his arms smiled brightly, “Older sister, the country is stabilized, so you should retire.”

Her daughter met with a violent death and her son the Crown Prince was deposed. Her Shen family who sacrificed themselves for the country and the Emperor, not a single one of them were lucky enough to escape. With the change of one dynasty, everything was overturned. Her clan perished and she had to mourn for her children.

Shen Miao never thought that being a married couple who have gone through trials and tribulations and mutually assisted each other was just a stage joke to him!

He said, “Seeing that you have followed Zhen for twenty years, Zhen will grant you an intact corpse. You should thank this kindness.”

Under the three Chi (1 chi = 1/3 meter) of white silk, Shen Miao made a malicious vow: In the time to come, she will take part in each and everyone’s end!

Upon rebirth, she returned to the time when she was fourteen, when the tragedy had yet to occur, her family was still alive and she was still the pure, amiable, quiet and yielding Di daughter of a military lineage.

Relatives hiding a black heart, Elder and younger (female) cousins are ruthless and malicious, the new Yiniang is like a tiger watching its prey and the disreputable man who wants to repeat the events?

Her family must be protected, the huge enmity must be avenged, the Imperial seat of the country must also be a part of the trophy. In this lifetime, let’s see who can beat the others!

But that little marquis from the Xie family, the arrogant and obstinate spear carrying youth, stood biasedly at her side and proudly said, “Just the fall of the Imperial power. Remember this, the world belongs to you. You– Belong to me!”

Here's the link

My all time favorite and the female lead is not very open but she has this strength and forbearance that you rarely found in a woman.My first CN novel that I've finished reading using Google translator (ugh the translation goes mumbo-jumbo and it really takes every bit of my braincells working to understand all the mess), since the translation is still ongoing until now.

And that's it! You can visit the link I've provided if it intrigues you to read these hidden gems. At first I want to list five CN novels but it really takes my whole worth of motivation to put this up amidst of my laziness because I really need to and I have no choice but to work my as* a lil bit lol.

Well this may be short and uneventful post from me, but worry not! this may be the last one,hohohuhuhu cries like a penguin Adios!