#Tengoku Struggle

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💜 Happy Women’s Day (2)💜

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[dreameffectss]

Part 1 of my ongoing project to draw all the protagonists of otome games that i've played! Here's the ones I played in 2024, and I'll gradually add more (its also an excuse to draw more girls lol)

Very disappointing I only got to 3 last year tbh. Paradigm Paradox was so hard to get through, it took me nearly the whole year and then I blasted through both tengoku struggle and bustafellows in less than 2 months lol

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Any Torture, Eh? (Tengoku Struggle) **Hear Me OUT!**

Happy Hear Me Out Event! :D Major thanks to the lovely @tickly-trashcan for creating this event and giving me the reason to write for this dork akjrerjkaejk Your event is so fun, and I'm excited to see what's to come as the month goes on! Have a great February friend! :D

Summary: An interesting comment in Jack's file leaves Rin wondering. Luckily for her (and possibly unlucky for him) she has a reason to test it out.

“I’d love to experience any tortures you’d like to try on me.”

Rin stared at the notes section of Jack’s file, blinking rapidly to confirm what she was reading. Surely it was a misprint, yeah?

Then she thought more of her boyfriend and realized-no, this was exactly something he’d say.

Feeling her face heat up at his implications, she closed her phone as she walked down the hall, her feet taking her to an unfamiliar door. After all the antics, Jack had become an official member of their group- an electric cuff on his wrist and a room to boot.

This would be her first visit to it. Usually they met in hers for their late nights-

Mind out of the gutter, Enma. She chided herself, straightening her shoulders before knocking on his door. That note in his file really had her mind racing. Sharaku would be cackling right now- ever able to tell exactly what she was thinking.

It’s nothing like that. She scolded the mental image of her friend. She was simply going to check on him and then leave. She wasn’t even going to mention the file-

“Come in.” She nearly jumped out of her skin at his deep voice. How shameful. With that final self-deprecative thought, she forced herself to walk in.

“Ah, my dear Hell Princess.” Jack turned back to look at her with a smile, a notebook before him and several pens scattered across the table. There were a few crumpled papers too, seemingly tossed away in frustration. “What brings you to my humble space?”

I wanted to test out the note in your file. “I just wanted to check on you- make sure you’re doing alright in your new home. Was I interrupting?” She nodded at his notebook, but he gestured to her to come in.

“Not in the slightest. I was thinking up lyrics for a new song- unfortunately nothing’s coming to mind just yet.” He grimaced some, seemingly embarrassed. “I was hoping I’d have a love song prepared for you by now. Something that would showcase just how much you mean to me.”

“You do that already.” She shrugged a shoulder, smiling softly at his surprised blush. “Be it words or action- I never have to doubt you love me. I hope I’m able to show you the same.”

“My cold dead heart..how you warm it so..” He mused, a hand against his chest as if in pain. So dramatic, she nearly rolled her eyes at his antics. “Stay with me. I work better when you’re around.”

Well..it wasn’t like she had plans for the day, anyway. Finding a cozy spot nearby, she leaned against her arms as she watched him work. There was something endearing in it- the way his graceful fingers sweeped over the paper, the tic in his jaw when he got an idea. Even hunched over the table, he seemed so elegant. Like a timeless statue- unshaken. Undisturbed.

“I’d love to experience any tortures you’d like to try on me.”

…That damn note was haunting her. She wanted to ask about it- she had to. Even if it led to an embarrassing situation. She opened her mouth to do so, but paused when she saw his face.

The clench in his jaw was tighter, and his brows were furrowed with frustration as he stared at the words before him. His grip on his pen went from relaxed to white-knuckle tight, and he had stopped writing altogether. Am I disturbing him? She couldn’t help but wonder if her presence proved to be an issue.

Then he took the sheet he was working on, scrunching it up and tossing it with the rest of his scrapes. “Damn. I’m running blank.”

Ah. Writer’s block.

After a few more tense moments, Rin came over to sit beside him. She rested her hand against his back, feeling him stiffen momentarily before relaxing. “Why don’t we take a break? I can make us something to drink.”

“Yes…that sounds good. Let me make it though. I’ll make tea.” He let out a resigning sigh as he flipped his notebook closed. Instead of turning to face her, he leaned over until they were shoulder to shoulder, resting his head against hers. “Sorry. I didn’t want you to have to see me in such a weak state.”

“I’ve seen you weaker.” She teased, feeling him shake with laughter. She reached around him to pull him close-

“Heh!”

Her brows raised, eyes widening some at his sudden jump. When she looked up at him, he was staring straight ahead, blushing fiercely. “Tetsunojo?”

The use of his real name seemed to make him blush harder. She looked back at her arm, wondering why such a familiar gesture made him react so much.

Her arm around his back, her hand on his waist, she had pulled him in-

“...” Without a word, she pressed in.

“Ehehe!” Jack jumped again, full body spasming. His hand hovered over hers as if to grab it but never quite touching down. “R-Rin…”

“Tetsunojo..are you ticklish?” She asked, smiling at his reaction. He looked like a panicked animal, eyes wide and dodgy as he looked for an excuse. When the only thing that came out was a weak groan, she pressed in again.

“Rihihn!” He yelped through a giggle, finally grabbing her hand. “Ohohokay, okay fihihine I’m ticklihish.” He looked flustered to admit it, wavering some under her mischievous grin. “I don’t like that look…”

“You said I could try any tortures on you I’d like.” With that, she gently pushed him backwards, climbing on top of him and wiggling her fingers into his sides. “Consider this my favorite method! Tickle tickle tickle!”

“Ah! Aheahhahahahaha!” Jack all but spasmed at her touch, his laughter loud and brazen. “Eheheheheaa, hohohohold ohohohohn! Hohohohld ohohohon, whehehehn did I sahahhahy thahahahhat?”

“In your file! What- did you think I wasn’t going to read it?” She teased, one hand on the lower part of his waist while the other moved up to his ribs. She relished his musical laughter, giggling at the way he scrunched up around her hands. She could hear his feet kicking up a rhythm behind her while his arms tried to protect his tickle spots. “What, were you trying to look tough?”

“Ihiihhi wahahahs tryihihihng to flihihihirt! Ahehahahaha, it bahhackfihhihihired!” He confessed through a squeal, his arching like a bow when she snuck her hands past his jacket and into his armpits. “Ehehehehehheek, Rihiihihihhin pleahhahahse! It tihiihickles!”

“Does it now? I couldn’t tell.” She cooed, smiling at his snorty laughter. “You’re so ticklish! Thank goodness you’re on our side now. If the guys found out about your weakness, you’d be in real trouble!”

“Eheheheheh! Dohohohn’t tehhehell thehe-EHEHEHM!” He cackled when she pressed into his belly, his hands finally shooting down and gathering up hers. “Rihiihihn, Riihihn pleahhahahse! Pleahahhahahse, plehahahse..I cahhahan’t anhahanymore. Mehehehrcy.”

“Hmm..okay.” She relented, pulling her hands back and watching him gasp for air. “Since you asked so nicely.”

“Ehehehe..ehhehehehe..thahhank yohohou. Ugh, my hehead hurts.” He laughed as he ran a hand through his bangs, eyes full of love as he held her gaze. “If thahat’s your preferred torture style, you must have all the prisoners in stitches.”

“No way. I only reserve that for those I love. Like you.” She poked his nose gently before climbing off his lap, helping him sit up and rubbing soothing circles into his back. “Did you really mean it though? The note in your file. Was that truly you flirting with me?”

“Of course.” He smiled, something new in it that made her heart flutter. “Admittedly, I wasn’t thinking this in particular, but if it means I get to see that happy look on your face- I’ll gladly let you tickle me for all eternity.”

“Oh?” She feigned a grab at his sides, making him twitch back in defense. She let out a delighted cackle, leaning into his arm as his face warmed. “Really though- I’ll only tickle you if you’re okay with it. And when you need me to.” She nudged him, noting the ease in his features previously lost. “And when I want to hear you laugh..and maybe if you make me mad…”

“And when the sun comes up, and when the moon touches the sky.” He added, making her giggle as he pressed a kiss to her forehead. “I love you, Rin.”

“I love you too.” She tilted her head up to kiss him, smiling against his lips. “Are you still up for making tea? If not, I can give it a try-”

“I’ll make it.” He quickly cut in, making her laugh once more. “I love you, but your tea skills..”

“Don’t make me tickle you again.” She gave him a poke that sent him scurrying, their easy banter carrying through his break while he prepped their drinks. The song he was working on was put on a temporary hold, but he could live with that.

Right now, he just wanted to spend time with his beloved Rin.

Thanks for reading!

[my-current-obsession]

A little over a year ago, I posted a tier list of my opinion on all the guys from all the otome games I'd ever played. To my surprise, that post continues to get attention even now (it's probably my most popular post, even), so I felt I might as well do an updated version. For those familiar with that list, none of the previous characters have been moved; I just added new ones.

This past year, I've added Radiant Tale, My Next Life as a Villainess, Winter's Wish: Spirits of Edo, and Tengoku Struggle: Strayside to my ever-growing list of played otome. I even wrote my in-depth thoughts on the latter three, which you can find on my blog for anyone interested. I like and would recommend all three, to varying extents. Wish I could say the same about Radiant Tale. :/

I'm pleased to say I found five new guys and/or routes that I can honestly say I love, as well as adding Sharaku from Tengoku Struggle to my Best Boy hall of fame!

I'm always down to talk about otome, so feel free to let me know if you want to talk about my opinions, whether you agree or disagree with them! I also made another tier list just for fun, showing how I feel about the characters based solely on design/appearance... but that one's a bit more embarrassing and subjective, so I might not post it unless people want me to.

Here's hoping we continue to get great otome games translated in the future, and that I can get around to finishing the ones I left hanging.

[meebochii]

🌸 Anastasia » Even If Tempest «

🌸 Cardia » Code Realize «

🌸 Ichika » Collar × Malice «

🌸 Rin » Tengoku Struggle «

🌸 Tifalia » Radiant Tale «

[nintendowife]

Happy International Women's Day!

My husband treated me to some shopping therapy in Nintendo Switch eShop and I got a bunch of games. Collar X Malice, Tengoku Struggle and Jack Jeanne are otome games, Hello Kitty And Friends Happiness Parade is a rhythm game.

I had to use up my accumulated eShop Gold Points before they expire, and as the Gold Points system is ending this month, this was the perfect moment to get the most benefit. All of these had good discounts (50% and 90%) and I got to use my remaining Gold Points to get some additional discount.

I'll have to see when I get to playing these (o woe is me and my backlog bursting from its seams). I'm currently in the middle of Fire Emblem Engage on Switch and I'm trying to power through Yakuza 6 on PC before it leaves Game Pass. I've also been playing Avowed. At least I won't run out of games to play anytime soon.

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October Otome Day 2

Nono [Tengoku Struggle]

[rinamohn]

Well I'm glad hell is changing what counts as sin with time, but also there's a gay murder hell now lol

[jules-9-7-1]

Hello everyone,

I wanted to ask if there's a way to download audio only from YouTube videos.

An awesome otome reader YouTuber, Spacey Sims, got hit with multiple copyright strikes on a video game she completed some time ago. VOLTAGE, I think? But the copyright strikes were on all of the videos all in one night.

I'm bad at summarizing so here is a screenshot of her community tab notification.

My point is, besides hoping against all hope that YouTube doesn't take away her channel, I want to download the videos, or at least the audio, so I can still finish the videos.

At least within the 30 days before an internet connection is required again.

Can I convert the videos or audio to mp4, etc onto a USB stick or flash drive?

Should I try contacting the Wayback machine to try to preserve them?

Is there a way to voice to YouTube not to take down her channel?

She has been on YouTube for 8 plus years and started with playing Sims. Eventually reading otome games in her own voices. There are so many awesome games but the ones I want to save/download are:

Code Realize Guardian of Rebirth

Code Realize: Future Blessings

Code Realize: Winter

Virche Evermore

Cafe Enchante

Birushana Genpei

Olympia Soiree

Amnesia Memories and the fandiscs

Piofiore and the fandisk

Hakuoki (the Vita versions)

Radiant Tale (she was playing the fandisk but it is not complete)

She also provides so much commentary that it feels like you are discussing the video game with a friend.

If there's nothing else to do but hope and watch my favorites, I wanted to post this so anyone else who loves her videos have time to watch.

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[the-himawari-otome]

[Tengoku Struggle] 2ND ANNIVERSARY - Toushuusai Sharaku

<Original post here>

･ﾟ･:,｡★ translation under the cut ★,｡･:･ﾟ

Thanks for calling on me. It's Sharaku all night tonight, right?

I know you remember. It's the anniversary of our love.

You're sure something, miss prison guard. You've stuck with a shitty good-for-nothing like me for a whole two years.

Honestly, I thought I was gonna get dumped in like 6 mon—Yeowch! Hey, don't pinch me!

Of course I wanna be with you forever. But no matter how much you love me, you never know. You might realize you totally can't stand a guy like this and end up finding a different, more decent guy.

Huh? Would I be okay with that?

Uh, hell no. If that happens, I'll transform into a ghost and haunt you.

I'll turn into a yūrei-zu*, and every night, I'll come out of the painting to embrace you.

How's that? It's starting to feel like summer, isn't it?**

Well... I guess it's better not becoming a painting, huh?

That being said, this good-for-nothing's gonna continue counting on you from here on out.

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*Yūrei-zu is a genre of painted or woodblock print (ukiyo-e) images that depict ghosts, demons, and other supernatural beings.

**In Japan, summer is considered the spooky season.

[DO NOT USE OR REPOST MY WORK W/O PERMISSION, THANK YOU]

[ladies-of-fiction]

Rin Enma

[meebochii]

Since we seem to have similar taste in characters; whos your favorite LI of the "big title" otome you played? I'm looking for something new 👀✌🏻

Hope I haven't missed anything!

[CG Spoilers ahead - You have been warned!]

🌸 Koyo & Toka » 9.R.I.P. «

🌸 Toma » Amnesia «

🌸 Noritsune & Tomomori » Birushana «

🌸 Lupin, Victor & Sherlock » Code:Realize «

🌸 Saeki, Okazaki, Shiraishi & Yoshinari » Collar × Malice «

🌸 Ish & Lucien » Even If Tempest «

🌸 Harumi & Yukito » Lover Pretend «

🌸 Akaza » Olympia Soirée «

🌸 Yang, Nicola & Orlok » Piofiore «

🌸 "Radie" » Radiant Tale «

🌸 YOFY » Sympathy Kiss «

🌸 Alice » Taisho × Alice «

🌸 Goemon & Yona » Tengoku Struggle «

🌸 Ohtaro » Winter's Wish «