#Your subtitles are flawless in English

[foreignobjecticus]

@hadescavedish

Ten Newly Translated Episodes! (Romance of the Three Kingdoms 1994, Ep. 48-58)

MKV (softsubs) Torrent: 1 , 2 Direct Download: 1 (Contains the most up-to-date files, as well as patches for torrent users)

MP4 (hardsubs) Torrent: (COMING SOON) Direct Download: (COMING SOON) (There is a Foreword for the sub, it is worth a read!)

We are so grateful that you have remained committed to this epic team despite the delay, we are always active and diligent! The delay was so that our good team members could carefully review the translations to ensure that they are easily readable and understandable! These episodes deal with the rise of Liu Bei’s empire and should be fun to watch! Thank you once again from all of us on the team!

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[youre-ackermine]

hello dearest, I hope you’re doing well 🩵

for the aot ask I’ve come with new questions:

15.a) if you could have prevented the death of a single character, which one would it be? (I already know the answer but still 🤣)

15.b) what is your favorite (top 3 if you can’t choose one) soundtrack?

15.c) do you prefer the anime or the manga?

much love to youuu 💓💓

Hi my dearest Dee ✨

I'm fine, even if I barely slept last night. I hope you're doing well too!

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15 a- If you could have prevented the death of a single character, which one would it be?

As you already guessed, I would have saved Hange of course!

Like Erwin died when the answer to his lifelong quest was within his grasp, Hange sacrificed themself before they could explore the outside world, quench their thirst for knowledge, help make people's lives better with new discoveries... I'm fascinated by their intelligence & all those amazing qualities that make them one of the best written characters in SNK, personality-wise. They would have been such an asset in the post war SNK universe.

15 b- What is your favorite (top 3 if you can't choose one) soundtrack?

If it's about the instrumental OST only, those I listen to the most at the moment are:

For the songs with a vocalist, my all-time favourite are:

I can't listen to 'Bauklotze' without crying now obviously 💔

15 c- Do you prefer the anime or the manga?

To be perfectly honest, I read the whole manga only once. I often read a random chapter or a few panels online but I still have to read it again (& it's a pain in the ass because I have the Edition Colossale & every book is f*cking heavy lmao). Besides, the French translation is not very good imo, it missed most of the dialogues' subtleties / nuances :((

Still, the manga panels are amazing, Isayama has a real talent for drawing the facial expressions & making us understand what's going on or feel so many emotions without a single word.

But I love the anime, even if a few things missing or changed kinda rub me the wrong way! The animation is insane (Levi's action scenes are always flawless & omg it's part of why I love the short badass so much!). The music is amazing & epic. The VAs are phenomenal (I only watch the Japanese version with French or English subtitles). It's a f*cking great show!

Just a few words about the scene between Eren & Armin in the last episode. As much as I cannot accept Eren's actions, I still felt sorry & sad for him. But the scene with Armin in the manga was so pathetic it almost swept away my sympathy towards him. Thanks Mappa for fixing this scene, making it a real moment of emotion between soulmate friends, & giving Eren a bit of his humanity back.

So anime it is!

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Thanks for taking the time to send these to me!

Sending much love back ❤️

Have a nice Sunday lovely Dee 😘

[englishontips]

How To Speak English Fluently And Confidently? 

Communicating in English easily and without hesitation can appear to be a unimaginable accomplishment for some. However, with the right techniques and commitment, English familiarity is a feasible objective for any language student.

In this thorough aide, we will investigate demonstrated procedures to dominate English familiarity alongside defeating normal road obstructions. Read on to unlock your full potential for flawless English communication.

Why English Fluency Matters

Before diving into fluency strategies, let’s first understand why English fluency is such a valuable skill. Here are some of the top benefits of speaking English fluently:

Boost Career Prospects

English is the worldwide language of business. Familiarity can open up open positions and speed up your vocation development. Businesses profoundly prize competitors who can convey plainly and really in English.

Succeed in Academics

For students and academicians, English fluency leads to better educational outcomes. It allows comprehending study materials, acing exams, conducting research and communicating ideas clearly.

Travel Without Barriers

English is spoken universally. Fluency in the language helps travelers navigate seamlessly while discovering new cultures and places. You can interact easily with locals and make friends worldwide.

Gain Confidence

Having the option to offer your viewpoints and thoughts fluidly in English is significantly enabling. It helps confidence and gives you the certainty to seek after your interests.

Obviously, familiarity can be groundbreaking for your schooling, vocation, side interests and self-improvement. Presently we should investigate demonstrated methods to accomplish English authority.

Strategies for Improving English Fluency

Here are effective strategies and tips recommended by language experts to gain long-term English fluency:

Surround Yourself with English

To soak up the language, immerse yourself in English-speaking environments. Watch English news channels, movies and TV shows without subtitles. Listen to educational podcasts and English music to get accustomed to pronunciation patterns. Spend time on sites like Englishontips.com which provide lessons and resources for learning English. The more exposure you have, the faster you will absorb the language.

Have Conversations

Practice speaking every day with a language partner or tutor. Active conversations allow reinforcing proper grammar and vocabulary while improving spoken confidence. Get corrected on mistakes and focus on tricky sounds. Apps like Tandem let you find language exchange partners worldwide.

Read Aloud

Reading out loud daily strengthens pronunciation and the ability to structure sentences. Start with children’s books and work your way up to more complex texts like newspapers and novels. Record your reading to listen back and identify problem areas. Apps like Speechling provide reading aloud exercises.

Think in English

Challenge yourself to think in English rather than translating in your head. Inner dialogue and self-talk in English will make external speech more natural. Write a daily journal in English to enhance thinking skills. For example, you could write imperative sentences in hindi and then translate them to English to practice both languages. The more you engage in thought processes directly in English, the faster your mastery will improve.

Continually Learn Vocabulary

Having an extensive vocabulary is vital for fluent communication. Learn 20 new words daily using digital flashcards and dictionary apps. Weave these new words into your speech and writing. Reading extensively will also expand your vocabulary over time.

Practice Public Speaking

One of the best ways to gain verbal fluency is by practicing public speaking at every opportunity. Join Toastmasters or a public speaking course to build skills. Upload presentation videos online to review and improve.

Receive Feedback

Ask for feedback from tutors, teachers, native speakers and language partners to improve. Record conversations and analyze your speech patterns. Critical feedback will highlight problem areas for you to work on. View mistakes positively as learning experiences.

Set Daily Goals

Define specific measurable goals and dedicate time daily to achieve them. For example, “I will learn 20 new words and have a 30-minute English conversation with my language partner today.” Maintaining consistency is key.

By combining the above tips into your daily routine, your English fluency will improve dramatically within months. Along with strategies, having the right mindset and motivation are equally critical.

Adopting the Right Mindset for Fluency

More than techniques, achieving fluency requires the right attitude and mindset. Here are some top tips for the optimal English learning mentality:

Acknowledge Flaws Gracefully

Accept that even native speakers make mistakes occasionally. View errors as feedback for improvement rather than reasons for embarrassment. Focus more on getting your message across than speaking perfectly.

Let Go of Inhibitions

Many learners are inhibited by the fear of mistakes or sounding non-native. But the only way to become fluent is by speaking up confidently. Make mistakes fearlessly and course-correct. Eventually, your speech will become flawless.

Be Patient

Remember that gaining fluency requires rigorous long-term practice rather than overnight success. Set incremental goals and celebrate small wins. With regular practice, you will get to an advanced level step-by-step.

Immerse Fully

To absorb a language, you need complete immersion. Don’t let excuses like lack of time prevent your progress. Become obsessed with English – watch, listen, speak, read, write as much as possible! Full immersion accelerates fluency.

Have a Growth Mindset

Believe that language skills can be developed through dedication and practice. Many adult learners feel being fluent is impossible after a certain age. But human brains retain language learning capacity well into adulthood. Stay motivated.

Adopting the right learning attitude and mindset sets you up for success in your quest for English mastery. Along with strategies, having grit and motivation will ensure long-term language fluency.

Overcoming Roadblocks in English Fluency

Despite consistent practice, some common challenges can obstruct your path to fluency:

Anxiety About Mistakes

Many learners hesitate to speak up fearing they will make errors. But mistakes are inevitable and essential for improvement. Let go of perfectionism, speak courageously and course correct. Each error gets you closer to fluency.

Lack of Motivation

It’s common to lose motivation, especially after hitting a plateau in progress. Rekindle motivation by setting new goals, joining a language course or finding accountability partners. Stay inspired by reading fluency success stories.

Limited Vocabulary

Growing vocabulary requires devoted exertion. Understand books, and papers, pay attention to digital recordings and use cheat sheets to learn new words day to day. Applying vocabulary through speaking and writing cements learning.

Fears Around Pronunciation

Don’t let concerns about not sounding “native-like” prevent you from speaking up. Focus on clarity rather than perfection. Record speeches and converse with native speakers to enhance pronunciation.

Negative Self-Talk

Self-doubt and negative self-talk can impede language progress. Notice negative thoughts and reframe them. Instead of “I can't do this”, say “I am becoming more fluent daily with practice.” Be your own cheerleader!

Addressing these common hurdles proactively will help you attain English fluency faster. Seek help from teachers if needed, but keep pushing yourself out of the comfort zone.

Maintaining and Improving Your English After Reaching Fluency

Congratulations, you have now achieved your goal of English fluency! But language learning is an ongoing endeavor. Here are tips to maintain and continue enhancing your English skills:

Have daily conversations with native speakers

Read books, newspapers and magazines in English

Write regularly - maintain a journal, blog or write articles

Limit passive activities like watching movies; stay actively engaged with the language

Join a language course or immerse yourself in an English-speaking country periodically to improve proficiency

Learn new vocabulary words and phrases consistently

Continually seek feedback on your spoken and written English

Surround yourself with people who challenge your language skills and push you to improve

Staying actively engaged with English even after gaining fluency will help you move from proficiency to mastery. This ensures you retain your hard-earned fluency and continue progressing.

Conclusion: Dedication Is Key for English Fluency Success

Gaining mastery over spoken and written English requires dedication and immersion. But fluency is an achievable goal for any motivated learner. Setbacks and plateaus will occur, but consistent practice will ensure long-term success.

Follow the strategies outlined here - converse daily, expand vocabulary, get feedback, read aloud, think in English and more. Complement these with developing a positive attitude. Be patient with yourself on the journey and celebrate small milestones.

With customary practice and devotion, you will change from reluctant speaker to familiar communicator. Open interminable individual and expert open doors through the endowment of English familiarity. Your example of overcoming adversity is ready to be composed.

What Is The Fastest Way To Gain English Fluency?

Full immersion by surrounding yourself with English media, conversations, books etc. is the fastest way. Living in an English-speaking country accelerates fluency. Daily practice is vital - read, write, speak and listen actively.

How Can I Learn English Fluently At Home?

Watch English news, movies, podcasts without subtitles

Read aloud and write daily - maintain a journal

Have conversations with language partners via apps or online tutoring

Think in English; use flashcards and listen to educational content

Practice public speaking - record videos of yourself presenting on topics

What Are 5 Tips For Improving English Fluency?

Converse in English daily

Continuously expand your vocabulary

Improve pronunciation and accent through recordings

Read out loud daily

Immerse fully in English - media, books, environment

How Do I Keep Improving My English After Becoming Fluent?

Have daily conversations with native English speakers

Read books, newspapers, magazines in English

Maintain a journal or blog in English

Limit passive activities, stay actively engaged with the language

Learn new vocabulary consistently

Take periodic immersion trips to English-speaking countries

[ravenwolfie97]

okay i have to talk about this because it's been really bothering me lately and i need to say something before i explode

so lately i've been noticing on many videos, shortform or otherwise, that they include subtitles! awesome! super helpful and cool

but idk if it's always been a problem and i'm only noticing it now, or if it's gotten particularly bad lately, but... recently a lot of those subtitles are really really bad

slight tangential anecdote: i used to do some freelance captioning work in between real job hunting, and it was a good experience. i was already interested in doing it, obviously, but i was coached on proper captioning etiquette and guidelines to make it look as nice and readable as possible while also transcribing the audio as best as i could before my superiors would touch it up. so i do know a thing or two about proper subtitling, but even if you didn't you would Know that there are some serious problems right now

i'll give a few non-specific examples (bc i'm too lazy to hunt them down to show you). there is a pretty popular (i think) youtube shorts personality who mostly does reaction-based videos, like i think it's actually mostly tiktok stitches reuploaded to yt shorts. but anyway this person, along with most other tiktok people who have subtitles for their lil internet rambles, are probably only basing off of their voice, like there's some kind of auto-caption that gets most of the words right, save for a couple small ones. i can understand that especially for the reaction/vlog crowd who are just trying to pump out videos, but like. i also follow john and hank green. they also reupload their tiktok stitches to yt shorts and have subtitles. and guess what? they're flawless. immaculate. you Can change them. or maybe they just talk better idk my point still stands that there is issue here stemming from having the computer do it with minimal to no touch-up. which leads me to my next example

one of the first nails in the coffin recently was this one pokemon youtube shorts guy i kept getting where he'd look into old game saves. all of the videos are subtitled, but similar to the tiktoks, it appears to be transcribing the voice on its own. what's worse and the most important here is that - remember - this is a series of pokemon videos. saying a pokemon name and expecting an AI to understand what that is out the gate is insane. and it doesn't. any time a pokemon's name is said, it just spews out words that are vaguely similar-sounding standard english words. and it's never the same each time too, which is fun. this is where taking the time to edit or even give a smidge of a damn to the craft of your video really would mean a lot, because for as many as i've seen it turns me even more off every time i see those shitty subtitles. but unfortunately that's not the worst i've seen in the last few days

the one that hurt me so much i physically could not stand it, to the point that i left a Comment on how bad it was, was an edit of a streamer's twitch VOD. normally, this streamer uploads snippets of their streams to yt shorts and has really good and well-edited captions there! i usually have nothing to complain about from this guy. but this one particular video... i don't know if it's because it's an older VOD and someone's just been holding on to it for months, or if it was a huge rush job, or What. but this video had literally the worst captions i had ever seen. they were just slapped down in chunks, not even lining up with the people who were talking, a negligible amount of punctuation, literally the barest minimum of effort. but that's not all! let's not forget that this is an edited clipshow, and there are Effects and Transitions for not only the video itself but the text as well! so SOME amount of effort was put into this because it got actually edited into a decent-sized video instead of just being a small clip. it's literally makes me sick i am so unhappy about it

main point, TL;DR, moral of the story: for the love of all that is holy, please remember that captioning is literally an accessibility feature. some people cannot hear or are unable to listen to videos sometimes, and i can't imagine what a hearing-impaired person who relies on subtitles to engage with videos would think watching either of my last two examples. what makes it worse, too, is that i can't even tell these people to hire someone to do it for them, because oftentimes they DO have people to do that work for them. and they still fuck it up. and then they continue on, to churn out more content. ugh just take a moment to remember that captions are not just for engagement. they're a tool, and some people can use only those as their guide through your video. don't make it impossible to parse. the purpose of them is to be read and understood. and you can't do that if the sentences are in overlapping chunks or if your words are too non-standard to be translated by a computer

[ahqkas]

hello!! good morningg, i hope u had breakfast and doing well!

flawless is such a good song, i love the beat of the song <33 the overall vibes were so good tbh!! ,, she is adorable! she's just a bit silly!! ooh, why was ur mom against it if i may ask?? but i wont lie, having a dog is kind of a big responsibility bwahaha

IM WATCHING DEADLY CLASS RNN, but i havent watched baby :0, but theo's actor is so attractive?? those eyes are def the game changer tbh! alsoalso, mattheo's been spreading in my mind lately, i've been thinking on what his side would be during the war with hogwarts + voldy :thinks:

take care of yourself too! rest well and have funn! <33 - c: anon

hiii angel !! it’s finally friday 🙏‼️ let’s make it to summer break now , my mom doesn’t want any kind of animal inside our house + she thinks it takes a lot of money & responsibility sooo yeah

i was thinking of adopting a cat when i move out (of both the country & house 😭) but idk since i’d live alone for some time & with the job of a flight attendant . we’ll see !

WATCH BABY ML IT’S SOOO GOOD , watch it in italian w english subtitles 😋😋 if that’s possible for u !! you’re so right , lorenzo zurzolo IS fine & his voice is even more 🏃‍♀️

I ALWAYS THINK ABOUT THAT LIKE ??? he’d definitely have the dark mark, although unwillingly given, he’d bear the mark on his skin like a burden on his shoulders . it’d be marred to him by the end of the 6th year, around the same time as draco’s && i think mattheo would be involved in draco’s task , either as his partner or as a security (if draco failed, mattheo would step up) . around the 7th year , voldemort would be more pushing towards his son , he would try to mold and shape his blood to his own perspective bc he didn’t have the time to do so since he was absent the majority of mattheo’s life . i haven’t thought about his position in the battle of hogwarts yet but i’d love to hear your thoughts !

[capesandshapes]

All You Had to Do Was Stay (Post Reveal/ Pre Relationship) (1/4)

Thanks to LNC for the title!

Summary:

Three years ago, Marinette revealed her identity to him. Three years ago, he promised to wait in a hotel room for her. Three years ago, she opened the door to find it empty.

Now she's expected to play nice with him, since she's the maid of honor and he's unfortunately the best man. But old habits die hard, and old feelings die harder.

"This is a wedding, not a death march, Marinette."

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Things that need to be done before Alya Cesaire could marry Nino Lahiffe:

1. Designs combining both Martinique culture and Réunion style needed to be made for the whole wedding party. Everyone should get to have a say in what they wear.

2. The video of Alya dancing overenthusiastically to the cupid shuffle needed to be removed from Lila Rossi’s Instagram, lest Nino’s nana see and wonder what type of woman he’s marrying.

3. The cake tasting needed to be had. Marinette needed to make sure that her parents didn’t go overboard and keep the couple for the whole night. Even if Alya was practically their daughter. Even if they begged. Even if papa cried.

4. A totally unique and unreplicable combination Bachelor and Bachelorette party needed to be planned.

And, lastly… The most difficult of all:

5. Marinette somehow needed to be able to stand in a room with Nino’s best man, Adrien, and hold a conversation for more than five minutes. Even if, three years ago, he found out her identity, left Paris, and broke her heart.

“Easy,” Marinette groaned, sinking further into her barstool as she closed her notes app, her head touching the counter of the bar. She’d already crossed off the top two of the list items, and yet…

“I’m not asking for a miracle,” Alya began, obviously knowing what she was thinking about. She was the one to ask Marinette out that night, wanting to find out her progress… and also to check in on her wellbeing. It was obvious that she felt bad, she knew how things went between the two and how Marinette originally thought they would go. But she couldn’t just ask Nino not to have Adrien be his best man. “Five minutes, that’s all I’m asking. Just five minutes in a room together. You quickly plan the bachelorette party, since we know that you’re far too organized not to, give him the run down, and then leave. Back to your life, back to doing whatever it is you do now.”

“Sit at home. Alone,” Marinette supplied.

Alya grimaced. “It’s for the best that Luka got married, Marinette. You couldn’t keep playing that game. All that kiss and tell was gonna kill you some day.”

Marinette groaned, somehow sinking further into the wood of the bar. Anymore and she’d become part of the grain.

“Plus, Juleka’s in a better mood with you now,” Alya said, obviously looking at the other young woman as she undoubtedly danced on the floor with Rose. Marinette’s habit of coming back to Paris and making out with her brother had obviously put a strain on their relationship, even if Luka insisted that things weren’t committal and he was totally fine with only seeing her twice a year. “Who knows, maybe Nino will have a handsome cousin and you’ll fall madly in love.”

Marinette raised the side of her head to cast Alya a glare from one eye.

Alya didn’t falter. “So, he’s back. After spending three years in New York, Milan, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. I get it, it’s life changing, it’s world ending, it’s all the things you don’t want and more—especially after how things ended,” Marinette groaned, Alya carried on, “but, you know who else is back? Max, Rose, unfortunately Lila, and Kim. Good old Kim. All your friends, everyone who you’ve known for years, everyone who has missed you as you flitted in and out of Paris! Sure, you found out that Adrien was Chat Noir, went to his hotel room, thought you were finally going to get together, and then opened the door to find it empty—but you know, life happens! And when you least expect it, it keeps going on and on and on and on!”

Marinette turned her face back to the wood.

“I really did try to get Nino to change his mind,” Alya said flatly. “I begged.” Marinette doubted it, but…

“Why couldn’t he just stay in New York?” Marinette mumbled.

“Because Nino is his best friend.”

“Why couldn’t Nino go to New York,” Marinette said, “or Adrien done a zoom call for the wedding.”

Alya snorted. “Okay, that’s it,” she said, grabbing Marinette’s arm. “Adrien’s landing today, nothing’s going to stop it, you just have to clear your head and power on.” She leaned into Marinette’s view as her friend finally turned her head, insistently stating, “you were Ladybug for god’s sake. Even if no one else knows it, you do. I do. You gotta suit up, lovebug, and face the day, lest another evil butterfly come flying by.” Never mind the fact that there hadn’t been an Akuma in years.

Not since Gabriel Agreste was arrested.

Marinette rolled her eyes, finally lifting herself off the bar.

“There’s my girl,” Alya said. “Now, finish your dirty shirley, order another drink, and come do karaoke with me. I’m a hundred percent certain that I saw Say You’ll Be There on the song list, and you know that I’ve been singing Spice Girls since I was in diapers.”

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Marinette stumbled into her apartment at one am. Not drunk, she didn’t get drunk, not out in public at bars. In friends’ apartments, maybe. She was still a bit tipsy which was, in its own way, dangerous. But she could fight through it, maybe.

Kicking off her heels, she looked at it, the studio she called home and had once been so proud of a few years back, the same studio she’d lived in ever since she was a fashion design student. The same one in which she’d left Chat knocking on her balcony door when she struggled to stay asleep, and eventually relented to let him in time and time again before he knew who she was.

“Someday, I’m going to move,” she grumbled, beginning to pull the bobby pins from her hair. She wouldn’t, of course, not for a long time. Rent-controlled apartments were rare, and while she pretended that the history that practically stained her hardwood floors was something she would rather forget, she was a nostalgic young woman. She’d be there for at least another five years, or until she was finally well and truly over Chat.

Five years would probably come first.

She passed by the photos washi taped to her walls, the ones where fourteen-year-old kids gave toothy smiles and eighteen-year-old young women gave winks while leaning into blond young men. If she was so concerned about history, she’d have to get rid of those first.

She sighed, finally removing the last bobby pin from her hair and letting it fall down her back, placing the black pin in one of the many bowls around her apartment placed for that very reason. Adrien would be in Paris by then, she was sure. He was probably sound asleep in the Agreste mansion.

“Welcome home, kitty,” she said sarcastically, beginning to climb the steps to her lofted bedroom, a space that was not unlike her childhood room.

This wasn’t how she expected things to be.

Of course, this wasn’t how anyone expected things to be. If you asked anyone, they told you how the story ended. Ladybug and Chat Noir finally got together, they were hiding in Paris somewhere, they were in love. They probably had kids, a dog, a hamster—normal jobs and normal lives. That was what the people of Paris wanted. She thought that that was the ending they would get.

She thought that when she went to the hotel room that night, he would be there. She thought that he was happy to know who she was. She thought that he loved her.

She thought wrong.

Marinette always thought wrong.

She thought she could get over him. She thought making out with Luka was a solution, one that she could keep trying every time she went to Paris. She thought that she would miss Adrien more than Chat, the promise of love more than sitting in her bed and watching subtitled anime while he mouthed the English translations.

By now, she thought she’d be waking up to someone else. That maybe she’d have a steady life, someone to wrap their arms around her in the morning.

Adulthood hits hard.

“Adrien Agreste,” she said, flopping back in her bed and pulling open her phone. She wasn’t above social media stalking.

There he was. Gold hair, tanned skin, too many muscles to know what to do with. Landed in Paris four hours ago, his Instagram posted a picture of him with his arm around Nino. His eyes were still kind, his smile still flawless. Her heart still pounded.

“Jerk,” she muttered, letting her phone fall down beside her. “I didn’t need you anyway,” except for all those times she did. Like when she put the earrings back in the box and said goodbye to one of her closest friends. She could have used him then.

She could have used him a lot of times.

Her eyes stayed glued to the ceiling, her chest rising and falling with every breath. There was no sound, no doting kwami, no laughter from her parents, and no Alya playing with her hair. Just her.

“Now I’m going to see you and fall in love with you all over again,” she said, wishing she could steel herself against the inevitable.

[akatsuki-shin]

I... I don’t often call out anyone specifically using social media before, but... I saw this among the reblogs in my first post about MXTX novels English release announcement and I feel that this is just too much...

I’m not going to tag this with the fandom tags because this is literally just my personal rant, and I don’t want unpleasant things to appear when people are happily browsing the tags.

I also censored the person’s blog name. It’s not like I want people to mass attack them.

But I do have some things I want to say about this kind of mindset.

And this is gonna be a long post, so I’ll cut it with "Read More” later below as not to disturb anyone’s browsing experience.

Why do they have to split the books into multiple volumes?

First, you do realize that the original Chinese version and other languages versions are also in multiple volumes that don’t always be published on the same date, right?

SVSSS has 3 volumes, MDZS has 4 volumes, TGCF has 5 volumes.

With the English release, both SVSSS and MDZS get +1 volume while TGCF gets +3 volumes.

Why you ask?

Have you ever considered how long a single Chinese word would be if written in alphabets?

The word “人” in Chinese only needs 1 (one) character, while in English it would translate to “P E O P L E” = 5 (five) characters.

The word “知己” in Chinese only needs 2 (two) characters, while in English it would translate to “C O N F I D A N T E” = 10 characters, or “S O U L M A T E” = 8 characters.

Now apply this to an entire novel. FYI, TGCF has more than 1 million word count in Chinese, so you can do the math by yourself.

I mean, just go watch the donghua or live action in YouTube. One single sentence in the Chinese sub is often translated to two or more lines in the English subtitle.

And have I mentioned that the English release will have:

Glossary

Footnotes

Character Guides

And I’m going to repeat this once again: In China and other countries that already get their official releases, it is also NOT always all released on the same date as a single set/box.

So yes, (not) surprise! For the Chinese release and official releases in other countries, you also often need to purchase multiple times, pay shipping fee multiple times, and wait for certain period of times until all volumes are released.

It doesn’t only happen to MXTX novels, it happens to almost all novels, be it danmei or not.

Why don’t they just wait for translations to finish and release it all at the same time/as a box set? Why the span of two years?

On my part, I already say above that in China and other countries that already get their official release, it’s also not always published all on the same date.

Other than that, I’m not an expert at book publishing, much less when the publisher is not from my own country. But maybe consider the following:

They’re releasing 3 (three) hugely popular IPs all at the same time. Maybe the preparations take more time and effort to ensure everything is flawless?

Since it is very rare (or maybe never, cmiiw) for danmei novels to be published in English, maybe the publisher is testing the market first? Because if they already release them as a huge bundle from the start and it somehow flops, the loss would be very big. If it works well, then good! Maybe for future danmei release, they will consider making a box set or releasing them within shorter timeframe. 

In terms of marketing, if they wait another 2 years to release it all at once, will the momentum still be there? You can say “so in the end it’s all about money”, but if not sales number and money, what else should the publisher expect to receive for their work? They’re already putting a lot of effort buying all three IPs from the Chinese publishers, proofread or even translate some from scratch, pay translators, editors, illustrators, printing companies, etc. If it’s not selling well simply because they release it at the wrong time, aren’t all these efforts going to be wasted? And you can bet there will be no more danmei published in English if their first try already flops merely because of losing the momentum.

Are there any other rules or regulations they need to comply that prevents them from releasing everything in one go? But once again, even in China and other countries, it is also not always all released in one go, so this argument is already invalid from the start.

But they make it so expensive like this!

I’m sorry to break it to you, but I’ve compared the prices to MDZS Japanese release + TGCF Thai release and... The price isn’t really that much different.

Btw, I’m using Google’s currency converter, in case anyone wants to know where does my calculation comes from.

Okay, so here’s MDZS Japanese version from CD Japan:

One volume of MDZS Regular ver. cost 1760 yen. This is 15,96 USD before shipping. There’s only like $4 difference.

There’s also the Exclusive ver. that cost 3660 yen (32,92 USD) but we’re not gonna talk about that because they’re basically making you pay for the bonus, which is some acrylic panels and illustration cards.

Now here’s TGCF Thai version from Sense Book:

Translation using Google Chrome page translate:

One volume of TGCF costs 360 baht. This is 10.77 USD before shipping. So there’s about $9.22 difference.

Again, notice the difference of word/sentence length in the Thai words and English alphabet.

"But there’s still difference in price and other releases usually gets merchandise!” - Correct me if I’m wrong, but the US is probably one of the most expensive countries in the world. Do you think the materials, printings, and manpower cost is the same with other countries? Especially compared to one in Southeast Asia.

“But it’s xxxx times more expensive than the original Chinese version!” - Excuse me, the original Chinese version doesn’t need to pay for translators, proofreaders and editors with multilingual skills, and purchase the IPs? If you think it’s more worth buying the Chinese version, then by all means go ahead.

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Some last words...

I’m not looking down on those in difficult financial situation, but hey, I’m not filthy rich either? I come from a third world country and even if I’m a working adult, I’m still in working middle class + I got my parents to take care of. My country’s currency is literally just a tiny 0.000069 USD per 1 Indonesian Rupiah.

Every single fandom merchandise that you see me bought, either I’ve saved up for that or I sacrificed other things to buy that. I just don’t show the struggle to you guys because why should I? I’m just here to have fun about the fandom I love, not to flex my struggling financial condition.

These official English release of MXTX novels? All 17 books are going to cost me almost HALF of my monthly salary. But hey, I think it’s a good thing that they didn’t release it all at once, so that I can save up between months to purchase them all and plan my spending better.

If you feel the price is expensive, especially if you have to ship from outside North America, consider the following:

Book Depository provide free worldwide shipping

The books’ ISBN numbers are all available in the publisher’s website, just show it to you local bookstore and ask if they can order it for you

Plus, there are already hundreds of generous fans doing free giveaways in Twitter, even the publishers are helping to signal boost this. You can go and try your luck if you’re really desperate.

Lastly, I know how much love we all have for our favorite fandoms, but remember that fandom merchandise is NOT your primary needs.

You are NOT obliged to purchase any fandom merchandise if you can’t afford it and you should ALWAYS prioritize your primary needs.

Also, if you still want to read the fan-translations that are still available, alright go ahead. But remember that the translators themselves already said fan translations in English are now illegal. You can read it. We all consume pirated contents at one point. But don’t flex about it and diss the official release just because you can’t afford it.

I don’t know if the person who made that reblog tags are going to come at me or not, but even if they do, I literally don’t care. I’m not gonna waste my time arguing with someone with that kind of mindset and will block them right on the spot.

Also Idgaf if they call me out or talk behind my back, I literally don’t know them, so I don’t care.

End of rant.

[firespirited]

Warrior Nun on Netflix contains one heavy make out scene with sex implied in episode 5, minute 25 to 26. Other than that no sex. Plenty of violence, almost cartoony at times. Some depictions of ableist neglect in sepia. You will need subtitles enabled for parts in spanish and italian.

The era is unclear there are futuristic things and cellphones but an entirely inaccurate depiction of the modern Spanish healthcare and social safety net. They don't let just anyone run an orphanage especially with disabled kids, aging out of the system just means you either move institutions and have your own room and stuff like elderly carehomes or you get your own place with a carer staff you choose (smartasscripple.Blogspot.Com who's in the USA calls them his Pit Crew which is a neat description) , finger operated electric wheelchair and voice operated Internet connected computer.

On a fun note, the guy playing the cardinal is fluent in six languages and can play accentless english, his french and I suspect his italian are flawless. I'd seen him guest star on french tv and assumed he was either French or franco-spanish, turns out he's Portuguese, who became Portuguese-american as an adult.

[neondvcks]

part II: creating gifs in photoshop

how to make critical role gifs (a tutorial)

masterpost || part I

The method I use for giffing is the > Load files into Stack method. What this means is that you take screencaps of videos and load them into Photoshop to convert them into frames. In this part I'll teach you how to make gifs in Photoshop using screencaps.

NOTE: my Photoshop is set to Dutch but I explain everything in English in text (also because of context clues I’m sure most of it will be self-explanatory anyway).

what you’ll need:

Photoshop (I use an old CS5 version).

Screencaps to make gifs from.

(if you don’t have photoshop maybe take a look at this list)

loading files into stack

The first thing you need to do is open the screencaps in Photoshop but because we want them all in one file we don’t just go to File > Open and select them. Instead we do this:

Go to File > Scripts > Load files into Stack

Click Browse

Select all the screencaps you want to use for your gif

Click Open (I typically use anywhere between 50 and 150 screencaps in one gif)

Click OK and wait for them to load (each screencap will load as its own layer which will make it a lot easier to make small adjustments)

Once it has finished loading your layers should look something like this

making frames from layers

Go to Window > Animation (or Window > Timeline depending on what ps you use) and make sure it’s checked

Your Photoshop should look like something like this

Click on the three white boxes on the bottom circled on the image above (Create Frame Animation or Create Video Timeline)

Your animation window should now look like this

In the top right corner of the animation window you will find an arrow pointing down with lines next to it (circled in the image above)

Clicking on it will reveal a list

Click Make Frames from Layers

Your layers will appear as frames in the animation window but they will be arranged backwards

Click on the same icon again (arrow pointing down next to the lines)

Click Reverse Frames 

Your gif will now play correctly if you press the play button in the animation window (bottom left)

cropping

We have our base but it’s obviously way too big to properly work with and I want to focus only on Travis’ face. To know what size to crop to you have to understand Tumblr dimensions; this image is a clear and easy reminder of what they are. 

Note: height is less important and can be messed around with more than width. If you upload a gif that doesn’t follow the width dimensions tumblr will resize it and you will lose some of your quality.

Most of the time the gifs I make are 268px by 268px though I would recommend you play around and find your own preferred sizing after you get a bit more comfortable. 

Select the cropping tool on your tool bar

Enter the dimensions you want where it says Width and Height

Crop the image

timing/looping

The timing of your gifs helps control how fast or slow your gif moves.

Click on the arrow pointing down next to the lines again (top right corner of the animation window)

Click Select all Frames

Click where it says 0 sec. on any of the frames

Click Other...

Set Delay 0,05 seconds

(0,05 or 0,06 is what I have found works the best for my screencaps; if you use a different method for getting screencaps or want to speed up or slow down your gif you could change this to whatever you prefer)

Click OK

Next we’re going to change the looping setting to make sure your gif doesn’t stop after playing one time.

Click on where it says Once in the bottom left corner

Select Always 

My gif now looks like this:

At this point you should delete any of the frames you don’t want to keep in your gif (select a frame you wish to delete and click the little trash icon on the bottom of the animation window). I have a tendency to use a few more screencaps than I actually need to because I want to make sure I get the exact moment I wanted and now is the time to get rid of any excess ones. 

Go through your gif, let it play a few times and figure out if you want to delete a few frames here and there (I only ever delete frames from the beginning or the end so as not to mess up the flow/smoothness of the gif). This is the last chance you’ll have for this.

convert for smart filters

Congrats you have made a basic gif! If you’re like me you maybe want it to look a little bit prettier and a little more polished though. The main ways to accomplish this is to sharpen and to mess around with the colouring a bit. 

Now there’s a lot of different ways you can go about this but I like to do it with my frames/layers converted for Smart Filters so that I don’t have to go through every frame one by one. 

Go to Select > Select all Layers

Select all Frames (arrow pointing down next to the lines > Select all Frames)

Click on the rectangle in the bottom right of the animation window

Go to Filter > Convert for Smart Filters

Your animation window and layer panel should look something like this

Check if your gif still plays when you press the play button in the animation window just to make sure nothing went wrong. If it is not playing go back (Edit > Step backward) until you can see all your frames and layers once more and try again

sharpen

Now we can sharpen the entire gif in one go. You can use an action if you have one but if you don’t this is the easiest way to easily sharpen your gif.

Go to Filter > Sharpen > Smart Sharpen 

Copy the settings on the image below (you can play around with the radius if you’d like; 0,3px also works)

Click OK

My gif now looks like this:

colouring + resources

This is where you can play with the colouring a little bit if you wish to. Either you can use a PSD (a pre-existing colouring) or create your own colouring. When using a PSD created for another show please keep in mind you will probably have to do a lot of adjusting because of the way cr is filmed.

Here are a few tutorials on basic colouring in Photoshop: one, two, three.

And here is a list of places that offer some great PSD’s to download:

drunkandcoloring

flawless-psds

itsphotoshop

psdsfaves

For my own colouring I usually play around with Curves, Levels, Selective Colouring, Vibrance and Color Balance. 

If I get to it I will clean up my own critical role PSD’s and upload them for public use and insert a link here. 

text

Though not needed for this specific gif a lot of Critical Role gifs do depend on subtitles. Here there is a quick and easy tutorial on subtitles for anyone who needs help using the Text tool.

save for web and devices

Your gif is smooth, the colouring looks great and now it’s time to share your labor with the rest of the world. Saving gifs is a little different than saving other files because we want them to move when uploading. If you were to simply click save right now you would have a nice PSD file that doesn’t move and you can’t upload anywhere. That’s where saving for web and devices comes in. 

Go to File > Save for Web and Devices

A window should pop-up, again there is a lot of room for messing about and finding what works for you; but these are the settings I always use with a quick explanation

I use Selective and Pattern from the dropdown menus highlighted. From what I gather Adaptive and Perceptual are good options for the first one as well (all the others are less so). I like the look of Pattern better because it arranges the pixels in a pattern which I personally prefer but both Diffusion and Noise are fine too. Always pick the highest number of Colours (256) for the best quality gif. 

Make sure the box next to Convert to sRGB is checked to keep the vibrance intact.

Looping options: Forever. To keep your gif looping endlessly instead of stopping after one time. 

Gif size! Who even knows what the Tumblr gif size limit is anymore; it’s 5MB after compression but then sometimes people are fine uploading 7MB gifs and others struggle with 6MB gifs. Personally I hardly ever go over 4MB but hey, let me know if you understand it.

To save click Save... (rather than Done) 

And you’re done!

This is the end result:

If you have any questions or comments or remarks please feel free to contact me. Hopefully this was somewhat helpful! :))

[inliar]

it’s still beautiful

word count: 655

taehyung x reader, lucid dreamer au

based off of this song lyric that starts at 3:14, not the whole song. this is a korean song, but english subtitles are in the closed caption.

warnings: implied death

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“Taehyung.” You whispered - softly, as if not to disturb his slumber. But Taehyung was awake. He wanted nothing more than to be disturbed from where he laid, to open his eyes and gaze upon your face.

“Mm, not yet.” He murmured as he attempted to keep a neutral expression. “Five more minutes?”

“It really is beautiful outside, though.” You said, and Taehyung was suddenly aware of the soothing breeze that danced over his arms.

He opened his eyes, only to immediately narrow them into a hardly open squint. The radiance of the perfectly blue sky was blinding, and the fat, puffy clouds lazing inside of it did nothing to help his poor eyes. Carefully, he slung one arm over his forehead to block the shade as he sat up.

“Your back is so messy!” Your voice fussed behind him as the pressure of what he presumed to be hands swept over the back of his shirt. “I knew we should have brought a blanket.”

Taehyung chose not to reply, instead choosing to take in his surroundings. A  sprawling, crystal clear lake met his gaze, adorned by luscious oak trees around its circumference. The sight was too immaculate for him to bear. 

Too flawless to exist.

“Are you hungry?” He heard you ask, innocently.

It was as if one moment he knew nothing, and the next moment he knew everything. It did not come as a startling realization that blindsided his being. It was much worse. It came to him peacefully, laced with agony and wretched, raw heartbreak.

Almost unwittingly, he turned around to face you.

You were beautiful. You always were. The sunlight caressing your skin made it appear believably soft, and he wanted nothing more than to bundle you tightly into his arms and never let go. Your eyes shining with hope and mirth made his heart lurch and jump out of rhythm, and he knew that if he looked away it would tear him apart, that he would spend the rest of his days pining for what could never be. The cute little quirk dancing on your mouth sucked the air out of his lungs and he knew, try as he might, that he wouldn’t be able to breathe properly for the rest of his meager life.

The feeling of tears trickling down his cheeks jarred him from his trance. “Oh.” He said, wiping his eyelids and cheeks with his palms. “Sorry.”

You looked just as he remembered.

True to his masochistic nature, he spent a day with perfect, perfect you in this perfect, perfect world. The picnic you had packed was the best food he had ever eaten in his whole life, and he swam with you amidst the setting of the sun. Your laughter had never sounded so sweet, and his heart was dangerously, impossibly full.

But his mind was intensely, realistically, troubled.

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Taehyung woke up to the horribly jolting sound of his alarm. He opened his red, swollen eyes, only to immediately narrow them into a hardly open squint. The light that streamed through his unobstructed window was blinding to his sleep adjusted eyes, although he was pretty sure that the long, winding cover of grey clouds he noticed helped him to some extent. He slowly sat up as he reached for his phone and shut off the alarm.

He took in his surroundings. His room was exactly the same as he had remembered. There were clothes strewn on the floor he made a mental note to pick up at some point, and a pile of unreturned library books teetering dangerously by his bedside table.

Taehyung felt his stomach growl, and his ignorance was replaced by the gaping sensation of hunger. ‘Are you hungry?’ A voice inside of him asked, innocently.

The dream.

The feeling of tears trickling down his cheeks jarred him from his trance. “Oh.” He said aloud, this time letting the tears fall.

You’re still so beautiful.

[cheryllcher]

season finale analysis?? (reaction?? idk)

sooo miracle queen aired so i watched them together. if u haven't watched it yet u can scroll your way out of here to the next post cuz mobile ain't letting me add the cut anytime soon :))

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loveater/ heart hunter (apparently that's the english name) this is in no particular order im just throwimg my thoughts here

well honestly im confused. like audrey and andre were not getting along amd suddenly they are all lovey dovey again after akumatisation?? cool. i guess the akuma makes sense but overall not really that amazing and kinda pointless to me besides tryna use that to get chloe on her side and master fu's location

awww i think the friendship between adrien, mari and kagami is pure. and marinette didn't stutter!! im proud of my girl!! this is the kind of content i really love to see and it makes me happy when the writers do that :)

umm andre's flavour combis are a little weird tho like orange and peppermint?? no offence i wouldn't eat that together

also mari looks so pretty with her hair down and the way she helped her friends escape. and ended up breaking her own heart to help kagami

and if im being honest, not just cuz im bias to the love square but the relationship between adrien and kagami is weird for me cuz all season i haven't seen that development?? adrien was so hung up on ladybug (which he should have stopped confessing since in glaciator he said her friendship was all that matters but okay) and suddenly kagami?? sorry but i just cant with it unless there's something in felix and chat blanc but i doubt it

luka was cool tho, like he was just being there for mari and all patient while mari had a breakdown.

hawky's plan was actually not bad tho if im being honest here. and chloe should have already learnt about not getting bee back in miraculer right?? sorry i cant rmb rn if she did

overall other than the initial sadness cuz of the lovesquare before watching. now that i've did, it just doesnt reallly... feel like a finale to me. just trying to push some relationships and kinda unlearnt lessons that should be learnt before this. also random 'subplot' of audrey and andre that just resolved out of nowhere. but im happy to finally see marinette being human and go through emotional breakdowns from stress and all her responsibilities.

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miracle queen. right i couldnt find subs unfortunately so im going in based on visuals and sucky youtube captions (which only worked for a few lines) once more not in order

akuma was basically queen wasp but the victims are mind controlled instead of frozen. not fantastic honestly in my opinion. also looks almost exactly like queen wasp

so identities are comprimised which cause problems. i actually think this is okay and i hope to see how mari deals with this

i really love that ladynoir moment cuz it shows how much they care for and trust each other. all love aside. it means that there is development and hopefully they grow to love each other completely, both sides of mask and all

also pegasus did u just send cat noir to the flipping sun?? kim's special power was actually pretty funny. pretty cool to see dragonbug and snake noir ngl

again i love how they show marinette having meltdowns from the stress. she can feel negative emotions!!

chloe going after the akuma willingly just showed how she just wanted to be a superhero and get apporval and all. wanna see how that plays out maybe

not sure what happened with fu as couldnt understand but i think he forgot miraculouses existed or something?? and he reuntied with marianne!!

the ending was sorta bittersweet. and idk if it's just me but i feel like mari's eyes looked kinda weird. maybe it was the eyebags?? idk but im cool with it

side note i called it when i thought that something would happen during that supposed adrigami kiss. but not the point hehe oops. also pretty upset that she chose adrien over friendship even after all the things mari's done for her. my opinion tho u are welcome to disagree if u want

overall it's a meh. some good moments but meh.

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as i've said earlier i feel like this isnt a finale. the staff said we'll cry but other than the initial disappointment before i jumped in that the love square is crushed and that our 2 idiots are still big idiots, not really the emotional episode i was hyping for.

i also feel like it's sorta all over the place. like they're tryna push for 2 relationships that i didnt really see developing.

in adrigami i see kagami constantly pushing for a choice. like yea i was like ooooh she just said that when she said adrien's indecisiveness hurt her (based on the minimal subtitles youtube caught), but to me i feel like she's not giving adrien the time to sort out his feelings and was just hounding on him when she got the chance. i feel like it isn't going to work (my love square shipping heart thrown out the window at this point so not biasness but from perspective)

lukanette tho. luka is as for now, flawless. he's patient kind and at first i thought how being with him is pretty healthy. but now it's just... "perfect". and that's not really gonna end well?? not really sure if there would even be a start. maybe be a brother figure but not conviced as love interest. also again out of nowhere.

im actually excited at the prospect of a platonic lovesquare but u cant just throw all these soft looks from adrien towards marinette (finale has some too) and expect me to believe that nothing's happening. he should at least be denying some feelings right?? he cant possibly only have 1 brain cell his whole life that doesnt think about it. like it would make more sense (to me) to develop adrien's relationship with mari, platonic or not.

chloe-- cant really see her getting her redemption arc soon. she needs to really be faced with the reality for her actions and learn that superheroes isnt all action and attention and glory and that ladybug is looking out for her by not giving her the miraculous anymore. not keep insisting and turning to the dark side for superpowers.

i also dont really see the point of the love rivals?? i rather they take care of themselves and grow and mature without love being in it. i think it would be a good lesson to learn. to take the time to care about yourself and learn wut is best for u and learn about yourself before plunging into a relationship with all these things. the love rivals make everything crazier and doesnt help the situation. just makes the already complicated love square more complicated, then chucking it to the side for now. doesnt make sense to me even tho im sure they'll grow to be better versions of themselves cuz it's so out of the blue to me @gale-of-the-nomads mentioned it in his review and when i read it i really feel like he took the words out of my mind and put it into words. but i still respect the writer's work and will anticipate the next season to see their story play out :)

so... yea ://

[enchantment1385]

My most magnificent mega must (have) mods memo.

So, I’ve been putting this off (big surprise!), but the time has come! I am going to try and provide some recommendations of my favorite mods. Mods I will not play the game without, or mods I love so much, I can’t recommend them highly enough! Hopefully some of you will find a new excuse to play one of these games again! I will split the list up into games so you skip if you don’t play a certain game. Again, these are my personal recommendations, so please don’t get all bent out of shape over this people. I also won’t be adding the very amazing utility mods (such as SkyUI or mcm or mod organizers) as I feel these are required mods. Today's installment -  

~Skyrim~

VIGILANT  +  VIGILANT Voiced - English Addon Okay, where do I start with the amazingingness of the mod? It’s massive, compelling, scary (chapter 3 holy fucking shitballs, batman!), and just absolutely perfectly executed on every level horror mod! This is not a mod you complete in a couple of hours, this you need to put aside a day or 2 and go through all 5 chapters! 1 guy made this. 1 awesome japanese dovha, alas it’s not as adored as it should be as, when originally released, the english subtitles (literally translations from Google) didn’t really translate well... or at all at some points. Hence why you need the voiced addon which makes this mod a 15+ hour, fully awesomely voiced adventure to seek out daedra, and be physically, and morally tested by the one and only Daedric Prince of domination, Molag Bal. Your choices WILL affect the outcome. This mod gives you everything you want from a mod. New weapons, new armour, new enemies, dark soul like boss battles, new places, new people, new land. With Halloween quickly approaching, this is the perfect time to give this a shot! 

Legacy of the Dragonborn

I stayed away from this mod for SO long thinking it was just a massive oversize player home to put all your crap on display. I was wrong. I was SO wrong. This mod is the ultimate scavenger hunt turned up to 11. It adds some of the best mods out there and puts them all together to make you WANT to go find that bloody staff, or helm, because A, it now looks amazing, and B, there’s a place for EVERYTHING in the museum, it must be filled! It adds old relics, new quests, a very gorgeous fair sized player home, you get to go to Elsweyr, and even get an airship you CAN use later! And trust me when I say, there is nothing that looks quite as impressive as your dovah walking around a city with your massive ass airship looming overhead. The way everything gets placed into the world is fucking flawless, and if you’re bored or just want more out of Skyrim, this is the mod that does that, and WAY more. Also a massive bonus, it has several patches for other mods that didn’t get incorporated (vigilant being among them) to add extra wings for you to display the items from other mods! 

Interesting NPCs

Another mod I stupidly avoided to begin with. So as we know, vanilla followers are... meh. But now with all these new battles and exploring you have to do, you might want someone watching your back, right? Forget vanilla, time to go interesting! This mod adds -

• 250+ Voiced NPCs • 25+ Followers with Location Based Commentary • 15+ Marriage NPCs 

This mod makes Skyrim feel inhabited, but with REAL people. People who you can, should, and will want to talk to. The voice acting is just fantastic, the characters are an absolute joy, they fit into the world so perfectly you’d never know they weren’t there all along! Well... Except for the fact they’re actually interesting, and have more than 5 things to say! It also has something called ‘Super Followers’. These followers actually comment on what’s happening in your story. Just about to go kill your first dragon? They have something to say about it. Just joined the college of mages? Have a chat to see what they think! I can not express how much this will change your game, but 151% for the fucking better! Oh! And just in case you were running short on things to do, this also adds 50+ more quests! *(footnote) Pleaaassssee go to Soljund's Sinkhole and take Rumarin with you. What he says when you clear that place out has me laughing my ass off every time.

Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul

Are you tired of being the only one is Skyrim who actually seems to DO anything? Are you weirded out by the fact when you walk into an inn at 4am everyone is doing the same thing as they were at 2pm last week? Confused as hell by the comment ‘Do you hunt? The plains outside Whiterun are ripe with game.’ How the fuck would you know, Anoriath?! You never leave Whiterun, dude! EVER! That ends with this mod. Now people have routines. They sleep, they eat, they walk around, they don’t just stay in one place all the time! It makes the npc’s go from a static feature and changes them into actual people, or goes a long way to help! Even people like carriage drivers now have a lil tent near the carriage, and will even take shelter under cover if it starts raining. (if it’s not too far from the carriage!) Random people will now not try and fight the big dragon who is burning everything to a crisp, but instead run away and take shelter, you know, like a normal person would? Which is helpful, as I tend to hit them with a stray spell then get into shit for accidentally electrocuting the blacksmith or someone who shouldn’t have stood in the way of the MASSIVE FUCKING DRAGON IN THE FIRST PLACE! Anyway... This mod is awesome and makes all the vanilla npc’s less static and weird!  

Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO

Don’t know about you but, I’m kinda bored with the dialogue in this game. The same 5 lines on repeat, over and over and OVER again. I want people who hate me to say something a bit more nasty that ‘What do YOU want?’ This mod adds over 5000 lines of dialog that was never used. Braith finally has more insults to throw at you! Which is great, because I hate that kid and now you will too! Your rivals will be rude to you. Your friends will compliment you. And your spouse will finally say more than a handful of lines to you! With this and the AI overhaul Skyrim will finally feel like it’s come alive. It seems like such a small addition, but it makes a huge impact when you hear lines that you’ve never heard before! 

PC Head Tracking and Voice Type &  Expressive Facial Animation (M)  (F)

So we’ve finally got a living breathing Skyrim, and holy shit, it’s a beautiful thing, right? Time to focus on bringing you to life. Don’t know about you, but I found it plain fucking odd that I didn’t ever look at the person who’s talking to me. Like, not even accidently. I also found it creepy the only time I ever made any sound whatsoever was when I shouted. So the first mod is going to fix that shit. You’ll finally look at the person talking to you, or at that dagger you’re just about to steal. What's more, you’ll be able to assign a voice to yourself, so you’ll greet people who talk to you. Fun doesn’t stop there! You can download voice packs such as, Ciri, Yenifer and loads of others! But... What if you know who you want them to sound like and there isn’t a pack for them? Well, make your own! The page is really good and explains how. So we’re not a clueless goon anymore, we look and talk, but that basically makes us no better than the T 800 terminator. The second mod will make you actually have emotions, instead of constant blank face. You’ll smile at friends and loved ones, and scowl at people who you hate, like you Elrindir. For the last time, I didn’t mean to steal the fucking apple pie! But I think me spending HUNDREDS of gold should have made up for that and did NOT warrant you sending a group of thugs to come kick the shit out of me!  Sorry. Just... Some unfinished business between me and that bastard bosmer. 

Enhanced Lights and FX

I have a potato as a laptop, as such a lot of these amazing ENB’s are totally off the table for me. But... We all deserve a pretty Skyrim, right? Fuck yes we do! And this is the mod that does that for me. So there are two versions of this bad boy, and you will really want to think about which one you want to go for. You’ve got standard, or hardcore. The MAIN difference is, the hardcore version will make dungeons dark. No, I mean pitch black darkness. Really think you know bleak fall barrow? Install hardcore then go run through it. It make sense that it would be dark down in these places, but fuck me dark is now really dark, which I personally love, but you might not. Install at least the main file and the weather mod and I guarantee when you boot your game back up you’ll be saying ‘wow’.  

Enhanced Character Edit  OR  RaceMenu

Okay, first off you only need one or the other NOT both. Here’s the difference. If you want to make a character that looks like they’re from FFXV or korean mmo, you’ll want to get Enhanced character edit. They’re all so damn pretty! Even the men are pretty! If you want something a little less cute looking and maybe more mature, Racemenu is character creator for you. Both give you a TON more customization when creating your new oc, down to finger and toe length and what’s not to love about that?? 

Enhanced Camera

You finally have a body in first person mode. not just hands when attacking. Which FYI Bethesda, is creepy as fuck. Next mod. 

Familiar Faces

Right, last one as we could be here forever, but I need to do more of these things for other games so let's finish with something stupid, but awesome, shall we? You know who’d make the best companion? That spellsword character you made. Or the sneaky archer. Or that tanky as fuck warrior, but they’re on that other save.. No more! When you fire up the game with this mod installed, you get a portal stone placed in your inventory. Use it and get get warped into this empty hall. Go to any of the books on the pedestals and hit yes when prompted. You, your abilities, spells, shouts, game progress and inventory has just been recorded. Load up another save and do the same in a different book, then you can go recruit... you! You can even make yourself marribale! Got that perfect otp? Create them both and have them travel around with you! Want them to use their shouts? No problem! Want them to not use shouts? That’s fine too! Isn’t that overpowered? Who gives a flying fuck?! 

Now go have fun in Tamriel, Bahlaan fahdonne!

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Theatre Highlights 2019

My Top 11 Theatre Highlights and Moments of 2019 (in no particular order other than roughly chronological.)

Let's get stuck in!

Panto at the Palladium

So my first theatre trip of the year saw me head off to Panto land at the Palladium to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It was great to see Danielle Hope on stage again and she was the perfect Snow White. Massive shoutout to Simeon Dyer who was ace as one of the Dwarfs in the show, it’s not everyday you get to see your pal on stage in their West End Debut, he did a brilliant job. The Palladium always delivers fantastic Pantos and I’m excited to see what their next one is!

Book Of Mormon

So Book Of Mormon was again one of those shows I wasn’t rushing to see, that is until Luke George went into the company. I had heard a lot of things about it and I was worried as I had been told if you get easily offended that I wouldn’t like it. I saw it and loved it. It was nuts and very tongue in cheek humour. Turn It Off is one of my favourite numbers in the show, the company are fantastic in it! Tom Xander as Elder Cunningham is pure magic. No other way I can describe his performance. He’s so cheeky and mischievous, the PERFECT Cunningham. Paired with Dom Simpson as Elder Price they are a dream team. You and Me (but mostly me) is such a joy to watch. It was also so lovely to watch Luke and see him on stage again. He is as brilliant as ever!! The Book of Mormon is playing at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London’s West End and it’s also on tour too!!!

Cursed Child - Year Three

I think I said this in last years post but Cursed Child combines two of my biggest loves Harry Potter and Theatre. The Year Three company were exceptional and I saw a huge array of covers. Martin Johnson, Danny Dalton, April Hughes, Jordan Bamford, Leah Haile and Susan Lawson Reynolds. I can remember all the shows when I got to see them and the little details of their performances. Also as #KeepTheSecrets is over I’m gonna talk about April as Delphi. I ADORE April as Delphi. Like hands down my favourite interpretation of the role. Delphi is so sweet and then BAMN. That switch is flicked and her true intentions come out but even then April brought such a warmth to her that I found myself really sympathising with Delphi. She’s just a very misunderstood character and I just wanted to give her a hug. On the other side April’s interpretation of Myrtle is ICONIC!!! That giggle she does in the moment after Scorpius ask if everything’s going to be okay? And Albus replies going of course it is. Pure brilliance!! Also I have to mention the fact I FINALLY got to see James McGregor as Draco. It happened gang. I don’t know how I managed to get to see him three times, still blows my mind as I was worried I wouldn’t get to see him once but I did. It actually happened. ‘Twas beyond brilliant in every sense of the word and well worth the wait, exceptional performances!

Shitfaced Shakespeare

Another fantastic season for those boozey Bard loving beans! The Taming of the Shrew and Hamlet in London and Midsummer Nights Dream on tour. It’s always a joy to see them perform on stage. For those of you who read last years Highlights I can confirm that I broke the curse. I got to see Saul Marron Compère THREE times!!! He also was the drinker for the show of Midsummer I saw in my hometown on the tour. It was lovely to revisit my first show I saw them do, plenty of laughs and so much fun! Bring on next season for more Shakespeare, laughs and most importantly - booze! 😜 haha

Venice Preserved/The Provoked Wife

Now my theatre highlights wouldn’t be complete without me seeing a show Natalie Dew was in. This year I got to see her in Venice Preserved and The Provoked Wife both at the RSC in Shakespeare land (Stratford Upon Avon). Both shows were absolutely fantastic and I gotta mention Sarah Twombly who really stood out in The Provoked Wife as Mademoiselle, stunning performance! I adored Venice Preserved so much I saw it twice! It was gritty, edgy and the whole production value was fantastic! It was also so good to see Nat in such a different role, it’s not everyday you get to see your stagey fav play a dominatrix. She was so badass, strong and the moment at the end of the play with the look the gave another character, I’m getting chills just thinking about it. Perfection!

Edinburgh Fringe

Each year my trip to Ed Fringe just gets better and better and this year was no different. I managed two trips this year and saw a whole host of different shows which were all incredible and I got meet some lovely people, both leafleting and chatting to a few of the actors before the show. I’ll leave a link to my Ed Fringe post so if anyone wants to check out what I saw give it a read - here. Massive shoutout to the Bodily Functions gang as they were super lovely, Friendsical cast, David Colvin was so lovely too, the Shitfaced Shakespeare and Showtime lot. I could go on. But I’m buzzing to see what Ed Fringe 2020 will bring!

The Indian Queen

When in France, go to the Opera? So this still links with theatre but I want to talk about Pierrefonds, it’s my blog so I can do what I want 😜. Firstly BIG shoutout to my friend Sej, the only person mad enough to agree to go to France with me to visit a castle and to see an Opera. So firstly Pierrefonds. I still can’t believe I got to visit the castle where they filmed Merlin. It’s been on my Bucket list for many years now so thrilled I finally got to tick it off. It’s a gorgeous place in the cutest little village ever, genuinely would move there if there was more theatre. 100% will be going back again and would recommend to anyone about going. I had a great time! The other part of my trip saw me go and watch my very first Opera, The Indian Queen! The Opera House in Lille is stunning, so so beautiful. Now I can’t comment on what happened at the beginning as I was raging at the subtitles being in French, it wasn’t until it was 10/15 minutes in that I realised it was all sung and spoken in English. (yep. I am that dumb and yes it took me that long 🙈) I loved how they had the screens move around in the background with the opera on. It had been prefilmed and all the actors were in costume whereas the actors were all in blacks performing it in front of the screens live. As a first venture into the world of Opera, wasn’t what I was expecting at all but I really loved it. It was also so great to see James McGregor on stage again too!! He’s very good!!

Fiddler On The Roof

Wow. Just wow. I was completely blown away by Fiddler On The Roof, the set was gorgeous and how the company went through the auditorium felt so natural. You really felt like you were in Anatevka and part of the community. The whole company were phenomenal!! Andy Nyman as Tevye delivered one of the best performances I have ever seen from any West End Lead. His vocals and comic timing were on point!!! Maria Friedman as Golde played really well opposite Andy’s Tevye, they are a formidable duo. I’m so happy I was able to see them on together. Molly Osbourne as Tzietel and Joshua Gannon as Motel really stood out, stunning performances. Hands down the best show I saw this year without a doubt and I wish I could go back in time and relive it!!

Mary Poppins

Now Mary Poppins is so very dear to me. The movie is an absolute classic, a timeless piece but I had never seen it live on stage before. I had my tickets booked since January when they went on sale and it did not disappoint when I finally got to see it in November. Charlie Stemp was a brilliantly charming Bert and Zizi Strallen was, excuse the pun, ‘Practically Perfect in every way’ as Mary. I sobbed my way through the show and when Zizi flew up over the audience at the end of the show I was in bits. The best way I can describe it is when you love something so much and your just full of nostalgia and emotion and that’s how it came out. Step In Time, Feed The Birds And Practically Perfect were all highlights for me. I have so much love for the whole company for delivering a phenomenal show and I can’t WAIT to return to Cherry Tree Lane once again next year. Although hopefully I will be able to get through the show without crying next time. Haha. Mary Poppins is currently playing at The Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End.

Dear Evan Hansen

Now I had to be the only person in theatreland who wasn’t rushing to get tickets or proper hyped for it. It was one of those shows for me which I was like - I’ll see it eventually but I’ll let the rush of people pass and I’ll go when it’s all died down. Then the cast got announced and I was okay. I need to see it and I need to see it in previews as I need to see Rupert Young on stage again. Thankfully one of my best friends Johanna was desperate to see it when she was over in November and she managed to sort us tickets. (Thanks Chummy. You’re the best. Love you) It generally was such a phenomenal experience, the audience was so quiet and the only sounds you could hear were the quiet sniffs of people crying. You could hear a pin drop and I don’t believe I will ever experience anything like that ever again. That’s great Anne but why has it made it into your highlights? Don’t worry. I’m getting to that gang 😜 haha. The whole cast were phenomenal. Sam Tutty was flawless as Evan, I connected immediately with him. I was sold and invested from the beginning. The fact there is only 8 people on stage for the whole show blows my mind. Like WHAT?! Outstanding performances from all. In particular Mr Rupert Young as Larry. Now the only thing I knew about the show was that You Will Be Found closes the first act. That’s all I knew, didn’t read up on it or listen to the soundtrack before hand. I went in completely blind! Now You Will Be Found starts and I can hear people crying and I’m sat there thinking. This is great. I haven’t cried at this. Brilliant. The thing which broke me and had me sobbing was when Rupert Young broke down and cried during You Will Be Found. That is what got me and I can relate so much to it. How I view it is that Larry has delayed grief and that happened to me personally so it really struck a chord with me. I’m basically a convert and this is a piece of theatre everyone needs to see and I can see it running for a very long time in London. Dear Evan Hansen is playing at the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West End and if you haven’t already, GO BUY A TICKET!!

Rage But Hope

I was very lucky to be able to catch this show at Ed Fringe this year so I was thrilled I was able to make it in to see it again during its London run in November. I stand by everything I said before and it was fantastic to see the development of the piece, which is a current and important issue we all should focus on. The whole company delivers stunning performances and I adored the addition of Matt’s characters monologue. I felt it tied together what he said in a conversation with James earlier in the piece and it gave much more depth to his character. The Layla’s List monologue remained one of my favourite moments in the play and goes to show the importance younger generations have and that they are far wiser than their years suggest so not to under estimate them. Let’s preserve this world for many more generations to come. The writing is stunning and hats off to Stephanie Martin for an incredibly well written play. The scene at the end of the play was new for the London run and I felt it really hammered home the message. Tell the truth. Act Now!

So that pretty much wraps up 2019’s Theatre and what a year it was.

2020 - a New Year, a New Decade and I can confirm a lot more Theatre adventures.

Thanks for reading, make sure to come back next year for my 8th Theatre Highlights (that is MAD!!) to find out what I got up to!

Until next time, cheerio!

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Omg you are from Italy? :OO wooow that is amazing i totally thought english was your first language!! If you don't mind me asking, how did you learn English so well; to the point you write flawlessly in it? 💞

I am! Born and raised ♥Omg, really?! I don’t think my English is that flawless to be honest, especially when I’m tired, lolI use Thesaurus, google translate and Grammarly a lot to fix my mistakes, misspells and such because my first drafts are actual disasters xD But thank you for the compliment!

I learned English in school so I had a general understanding of how the grammar worked and I knew a decent amount of words for a foreigner but, of course, that was really really basic.I always loved listening to American music so I started translating songs myself to understand what I was singing along to. I also had a passion for tv-shows so what I did for a long time was this: I would watch an episode of something (usually, at that time, it was Charmed!) dubbed in Italian and then, as it finished, I’d rewatch it with the original voices. That way I already knew what was happening and what they were saying, more or less, so I trained my listening skills.After a while, I started watching stuff directly in English but with Italian subtitles. I was an avid tv-show consumer so that really helped with my understanding skills. After a lot more time, I started watching episodes with English subtitles to help me with the words I didn’t know/understand and before I realised it, I could watch everything without subs.I’m always on youtube now, watching American, Australian and English YouTuber and it feels like listening to Italian by now.

So, next was my reading skills! I started by re-reading the entire Harry Potter series in the original language. I already knew the books by heart so, it was all about learning new words and after I did that I looked for short and simple books to read and now I can read pretty much anything, though sometimes I still need to look up some words eh eh Honestly, reading fanfictions helped a lot as well!

As for writing... I’d say this is really all about practice. I can see my improvement over my first fics and now, I also started interacting with people more so that helped me develop the communication skills needed to write scenes and describe stuff. Reading helps with this as well because the more words you learn, the easier it gets to write. 

I used to struggle writing fake texts when I first started and now I’m here writing 20K+ fanfictions xD I’m still trying to improve, to be honest, but after two years I’ve finally started implementing my writing style in my English works. I wrote in Italian for all my life and I found it really hard to switch to another language at first and still retain my writing style but as I become more comfortable with the language it gets easier.

One thing I suck at still to this day is my speaking skills. I didn’t get the chance to train that much since I don’t have anyone to speak out loud to so my pronunciation is really bad and I can’t talk as fast as I would in Italian... it takes me longer to think about what to say compared to how fast I write and that’s normal, I have much more experience in writing than speaking, after all.

I’m sorry for the long response, lol I get really passionate about learning languages because I always wanted to learn more fjdhbkjedbhkjed I’ll shut up now! Thanks again for the compliment tho uwu

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tvN ASIA GET IT BEAUTY ON THE ROAD RETURNS TO MALAYSIA FOR A 2ND SEASON

KOREAN TV PERSONALITY KIM JUNG-MIN WELCOMES K-BEAUTY EXPERT KIM KI-SOO AND MODEL TURNED TV PRESENTER IN MALAYSIA NADIYAH SHAHAB TO EXPLORE BEAUTY & WELLNESS TIPS TAILORED FOR HARI RAYA

Secret to radiant skin and healthy hair revealed during the show’s shooting in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, 22nd April 2019 – Following the overwhelming responses from previous season, tvN Asia’s original beauty show Get It Beauty On The Road is coming back to Malaysia for a second season starting from May 2019. Korean actress and TV personality, Kim Jung-min returns to host the show along with K-beauty creator, makeup artist and influencer Kim Ki-soo and TV presenter active in Malaysia, Nadiyah Shahab. The trio will join forces and embark on a quest to compile a complete guide for Malaysian girls to look good and feel fabulous during the Hari Raya festivities.

CJ E&M HK and Astro continue their 2018 collaboration to co-produce this second season of Get It Beauty OnThe Road in Malaysia. Apart from adapting the winning format of popular Korean beauty programme, Get It Beauty, by exploring K-beauty trends and tips, the highlight of season 2 falls on defining beauty tips and tricks to celebrate Hari Raya, which is a popular festival celebrated in Malaysia. The host trio will inject on-trend K-beauty elements into the Malaysian traditions, giving it a modern touch.

Many Malaysians face similar beauty and wellness issues caused by the hot and humid tropical climate. Get It Beauty On The Road in Malaysia will address these common beauty issues and give everyone a complete beauty transformation to celebrate Hari Raya flawlessly! Season 2 will showcase a new segment, Get It Solved where the hosts identify Malaysian girls’ beauty issues, and even visit them in person to give one-on-one beauty tutorial. The second season also includes popular existing Get It Beauty segments, such as Get It Do It showcasing make-over; Talking Mirror featuring guests’ beauty secrets, What’s in your bag where we check out Malaysian girls’ handbags to see their must-have beauty items; and product Blind Test an iconic segment which provides viewers the most credible product ranking.

During the shooting in Kuala Lumpur the hosts reveal secret to radiant and flawless skin;

Cleansing is the 1st and most important step in skin care regime

Discovering skin care which leaves your skin fairer, moisturised & hydrated

How to remove waterproof makeup in a non-greasy way

Moisturise skin with hydrating spray more often

Apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the shining sun

Find an effective whitening essence for luminous and translucent-looking skin.

Furthermore, the tropical weather also takes its toll on our hair. While the Get It Beauty on the Road experts unveil a 3-Step Scalp and Hair Loss Care Solution to achieve luxurious and silky hair, they also discover that beautiful hair derives from the scalp and find out the benefits of daily use of essence with high concentration of nutrients extracted from Ginseng. Voila, these are some of the ways you can get a head-to-toe transformation to welcome Hari Raya!

Get It Beauty On The Road in Malaysia will premiere on 27th May 2019 (Monday) at 11PM (GMT+8) on Astro RIA (Ch.104) in Malaysia and on tvN in Asia on 31st May 2019 (Friday) at 8PM (GMT+8). The show will be conducted in Korean, English and Bahasa Malaysia, and paired with subtitles in English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai.

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Get It Beauty On The Road in Malaysia is co-produced by CJ E&M HK and Astro, and will be broadcasted on tvN and Astro RIA. Special thanks to the sponsors and partners for their great support:

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The Man in the Pink Cape || 4

Author: Randombtsprincessa

Characters: Jin (Non Idol) x Reader (2nd POV)

Chapters:  01  02  03

Jin was true to his word.

He showed up on your door, two hours before you were supposed to be at college with coffees in his hand, backpack slung over his shoulder and a flawless smile on his face.

“Good morning!” he brandished the coffee at you as you stepped towards him uncertainly.

“Good morning, I didn’t think that you meant you’d be here when you said you’d see me in the morning.” You said, taking the coffee and taking a warm, perfect sip.

“I’m unpredictable like that. I was thinking we could catch up some more?” he said, walking to his car and opening the passenger door for you. Happy to morning cold, you hopped in.

“No way!” You gasped as he stopped the car in front of the frat house.

“We still have an hour to go to class, they won’t bite.” Jin said as he undid his seatbelt. “I’m not scared of them. I’m scared of what Eunji would do to me if she found out I went alone to Suga’s frat house.” You hissed at him but he was already opening your door, waiting for you. You got out with a huff, looking up at the big house with a little intimidation.

“Eunji…one of the girls you hang out with?” Jin asked, using a key to unlock the front door.

“Yeah,” You said grudgingly.

“Well, what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her.” Jin shot you a devilish grin and you reminded yourself that Jin was still a frat boy. No matter how kind he was being towards you, he still roamed about with the ultimate college Bad Boy. Jin probably did all the things that the rest of them did. Drinks, parties, girls…you wouldn’t be surprised at any of that.

To be honest, Suga’s dorm was neater than you’d expected.

The day of the party, it had been hot, suffocating, smelling of sweat and alcohol. Now it was clean, bright and aired out. “It’s clean.” You gasp.

“Who would’ve thought? Boys know how to clean too.” Jin chuckled as a girl poked her head around the corner to peer suspiciously at you two.

“Hey, Sarah,” Jin said, catching her and she nodded at him, disappearing back. You looked at Jin confused.

“Sarah; Taehyung girlfriend; She’s almost always here.” He said when another, deeper voice interrupted you.

“You brought a girl over, Jin-ah? Didn’t think you had it in you,”

With that Suga himself descended the stairs. His bleached blond hair was rumpled, wearing only boxers, an undershirt and a black silk robe; he had clearly just woken up.

“You out of bed at 7? Didn’t think you had it in you,” Jin snapped right back and Suga flipped him off, fixing you with a piercing look.

“Min Yoongi.” He said, flopping down onto the couch and putting his legs up on the coffee table.

“Y/N Y/L/N,” you said, the difference between Hobi and Suga striking you. Maybe Jin liked all kinds of people.

Still, you were kind of feeling uncomfortable, especially when you heard a giggle from the room the girl had been in, followed by another voice, murmuring something, in a deeper, male voice. It had to be Taehyung.

“I should go…I have to go meet Eunji and Hanna before classes.” You gingerly picked up your bag and being carefully to avoid Suga’s body glanced at Jin as he watched you. “See you,”

He nodded and watched you scurry off.

He sighed, rubbing his arm before meeting Yoongi’s meaningful look. “What?” he asked.

“I didn’t say anything.” Yoongi said, a slight smirk playing around his mouth.

It was Jin’s turn to flip Yoongi off.

“You went where?” Eunji asked her eyebrows rose when you told them about my morning.

“Suga’s frat house,” you said slowly.

Eunji looked stunned for a second before a mischievous smile spread over her face. “I knew it. You like this guy.” She announced.

“Wow, Eunji, you’re going to make a great contribution to science with your predictions.” Hanna said drily before fixing you with a look. “Although, I have to agree with Jiji,” she said.

“What, why?” You asked.

“There is no way you would go to any frat house on your own accord.” Hanna said simply, turning you around to march you to class.

You wondered if what your friends said was true.

You made up your mind a few weeks later.

In the span of those few weeks, Jin had managed to cross the best friend threshold, almost as much as Eunji and Hanna had.

You knew about his family, his siblings, you met with his friends, you found out that he didn’t do at the frat house what you’d thought he did. In return, you told him all about you, right down to how you’d been sent here, without all of your consent to make a life for yourself.

“Is it that bad?” he asked.

You were watching some k-drama Jin had found with English subtitles for you while munching on popcorn in his dorm room.

You glanced out of the corner of your eye, studying his profile.

He caught you looking and raised an eyebrow. You shrugged. “It’s not that bad.” You smiled softly.

He smiled back before his face faltered as he looked down quickly before looking back at you. “I have something to ask you.” He said.

“This better not be about the vigilante.” You warned.

Jin had a weird obsession about Damhongsaeg. He would slip in random questions about the vigilante here and there and while he maintained that it was for Jungkook, you were pretty sure it was for himself.

You knew Jungkook now; Jin had introduced you so if he had questions he could just come ask you. Apparently you were the only one on the entire campus to have words with this guy and he had saved you.

“No,” his lips twitched.

“I wanted to ask you…if you…would like to…well, go out.” He said.

“Right now…? We could go out after this ends.” You pointed to the TV with your hand full of popcorn.

“I meant, on a date,” he said quickly, making you choke lightly on your mouthful of popcorn.

He rubbed your back gently, your body tensing up at his touch. He noticed and pulled away.

“You mean it?” you asked, uncertain why he would want to take you out on a date.

“Of course I do. I would’ve asked you that day at school but I didn’t want it to get weird.” He admitted.

None of us were looking at each other, our faces turned towards the television just as the male protagonist decided to kiss the female protagonist. Aww shucks…

In that split second, you remembered Eunji and Hanna’s words and came to your decision.

“Yes, I would like to go out with you.”

Normally, you wouldn’t care about going to a date with a guy. You would let the guy plan the first date, just to see if he would be able to impress you enough to encourage you for a second date.

With Jin, however, you rushed to Eunji first thing to get help.

Not only were you excited about this date, you were nervous, anxious if you would impress him enough to warrant a second date. This was a first for you.

Eunji took you shopping, got your hair and makeup done, and while Hanna kept a close eye nearby so she wouldn’t use you as an experiment, you had to admit Eunji had done a fine job.

Jin had only said to be casual for what he planned and he clearly liked what he saw because his eyes widened for a split second before a wide, beautiful smile lightened his face up.

“You look beautiful, how can you look so good in a sweater and jeans?” he asked and you had to stop yourself blushing. He had never complimented you like this, only going as far as saying you were cute on occasions. You figured that now that you were on a date, the dynamics had shifted.

You took his proffered hand as he made his way downstairs of your building. You could tell Eunji, at least was pressed up against your window watching and couldn’t conceal a smile.

“What do you have planned?” you asked as you stopped in front of the shiny red pickup truck.

“Well, if I told you, then it wouldn’t be a surprise now, would it?” he teased softly opening the door and helping me clamber in before getting in himself and driving us off.

Jin took you right out onto a stiles of a large park. There was a grassy mound and Jin parked right on top of that. He opened the door. “Stay right here, I’ll be back.” he said before slipping out into the night.

You waited for five minutes, before he opened your door, smile ready on his face as he beckoned you out.

You got out gingerly and he led you to the back of the truck and you stared in surprise at the truck bed, red pillows were crowded on top of a plush mattress and fluffy blankets were piled on top of them.

“How did you…? You gaped.

“You already told me your ideal date. We have a truck, we have stars,” he took off his shoes before jumping into the truck, you following.

You lay down at a respectable distance from him, careful not to come on too strong. He began to point out constellations to you and soon you guys were talking about things you might have missed in the weeks you’d known each other.

“So, no girlfriends?” you asked and he rolled his eyes.

“No one ever that serious; I was never in a place to properly hold a relationship and the girls who did express an interest were either the type of girls who thought the idea of a relationship is continuous partying and making out or were trying to get with Yoongi or Jimin.” He said.

“That’s horrible.” You said, frowning.

“What about you? Any guys I should be worried about back home?” he nudged my shoulder.

“Nope, no one really held my interest for long.” You said lightly mentally adding a ‘till I met you’ but the way he looked at you, you could tell he knew what you were thinking.

He leaned up on his elbows, turning his body to yours but a sharp ring broke the soft, peaceful atmosphere.

“Damn it,” he reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone, frowning at the ID. He held it up to his ear, listening before saying something in Korean which was clearly a dismissal although he said it too fast for you to catch it. He ended the call and slid it back in his pocket sitting up and giving you a disappointed look.

“I’m sorry about this, but we have to go.” He said.

“What’s wrong?” you asked, sitting up.

“One of my friends is in trouble. I’m the only one who can help. You…understand, don’t you?” he asked.

“Of course,” you nodded, unable to help feeling a little down.

The drive back to your building was quiet, you both lost in thoughts as he drove just a tab bit faster.

He jumped out as soon as you were in front of your house and you couldn’t help but think that maybe he was eager for this date to be over.

“I had a nice time.” You said curtly.

“Me too, I’m sorry I’m ending it like this.” He said in a rush.

You pursed your lips, fidgeting with your fingers as you both stood in awkward silence. Finally deciding to break it yourself, you shot him a grim smile and turned around to open the door when you felt his fingers wrap around your wrist, turning you back towards him.

“I mean it, I had a nice night and I would very much like to repeat it. I’ll call you.”

You gulped; feeling his eyes on you and you looked up to see his eyes intense and fixed on your lips.

He leaned in, closer, closer, your eyes fluttering and closing on their own accord as his warm sweet smell surrounded you. You felt the pressure of his lips against yours, hot and hard as his hands gripped both yours and pulled you closer to his chest. He pulled back to look at you with a searing gaze before pecking your lips again and then he was gone, striding towards the truck and slipping in, casting you one last glance before he drove off.

You stayed where you were, still feeling his against you before a slow smile made its way on your way. Maybe, ending the date like this wasn’t so bad…and he had earned himself another date.