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Introducing: Tsubasa Shimizu

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Troupe: none, helps Mankai out backstage Age:            Year 1: 26            Year 2: 27            Year 3: 28 Pronouns: any Gender: non-binary Height: 164cm Birthday: August 9 Blood type: B Occupation: veterinarian Motif Flower: forget-me-not Image color: #86a0c4 Hobbies: playing violin Favorite food: churros Least favorite food: cinnamon Likes: animals, reading, writing music Dislikes: some customers, hot weather Family: mother, twin sister Strengths: things that require a steady hand Weaknesses: bad with ‘jumpscares’ Signature:

Official Introduction

"Yeah, well, I flunked that. Try again next life."

Tsubasa is a veterinarian at Veludo Vets after their career in music went poorly. They are pessimistic and down-to-earth due to the experience of their failures. Though, at heart can still be pretty goofy and silly. Regardless, Tsubasa holds a fondness for art and literature, but especially music. Despite claiming on giving up, Tsubasa is prone to having ‘life-changing’ song ideas and writing them down. They’re often the normal half to someone else’s eccentricities, despite being eccentric themselves. For some reason, finds themselves to be popular and used to get love confessions in front of work often.

Trivia        - has a gem collection.        - allergic to shrimp. - can't drive... passenger princess

MANKAI – First Contact

Friends with Tsumugi and Tasuku throughout childhood before Tsubasa moved away to pursue music. Tsumugi and Tsubasa also dated once but it ended mutually and they’re more like an odd friend duo. They bumped into each other at a café and ended up chatting and catching each other up about their lives, in which Tsubasa insisted to help support Tsumugi with his acting dreams since their own dream got shattered (lol). Eventually, Tsubasa helps fill in for the lighting crew using their learned experience when studying music as well as stagecraft and has since helped when Mankai was understaffed or when their job allowed them.

HISTORY

Tsubasa when younger always wanted to study music, it was a large passion of theirs and they studied it through any means they could – self taught, a tutor – whatever they could get their hands on. When moving onwards through their education, an incident happened while Tsubasa was with their father. Their father was a travelling singer, moving his way through Japan to share his songs. This lead to a period of Tsubasa’s live where their family moved cities for quite a bit. However, on one of the lives Tsubasa was with their father and sister on, a staging accident happened and some of the set crumbled during the live, hitting their father on impact which eventually led to severe injuries and his death. Tsubasa despite the trauma, had tried everything to get onto the music scene, but no matter their best efforts they couldn’t get noticed due to only been seen for being their father’s child or not good enough. On their mother’s insistence, Tsubasa has been dissuaded from music and art-based careers, so they decided to pursue a career path to be able to help animals. They are, however, still very upset about not being able to have a chance to heal and follow their true passion, as they wanted to make their mother happy.

Tsubasa still holds a large collection of books, most of them given in secret from their sister. Despite not actively pursuing a career in music, Tsubasa still has them all and holds them all dear to their heart.

RELATIONSHIPS – CAST

Tasuku Both of them met each other through knowing Tsumugi and got on instantly, although Tsubasa isn’t really a theatre nerd, they do their best to try and understand and provide input and the conversations. Both used to go to the gym together when they were younger. Nowadays they exchange embarrassing stories about Tsumugi.

Tsumugi They both used to date but are now an odd pair of friends. Their romance started as people shipping them, so they were like “ok let’s do this” and it lasted exactly 3 weeks before they were like “this isn’t working out” and broke things off, though they stayed as close friends. Upon meeting again, they return to how things were. Tsubasa heard about everything Godza has done and has threatened to cause a ruckus at Godza numerous times, much to Tsumugi’s chagrin.

Homare GOODNESS. A silly pair for sure. They met when post-Tsubasa watching one of the Winter Troupe’s plays and was invited to join them for drinks. They instantly hit it off. They tend to talk about poetry together and both bond in their pursuit of art. Tsubasa is someone who’s kind of pent up, and Homare is someone who is good at lighting the atmosphere when needed. They bring each other balance.

Homare, along with Itaru, is someone who supports and encourages Tsubasa into the idea of producing music again. This encouragement eventually leads into them working on some music together, with Homare using his poetic ability to help Tsubasa weave together a story.

Hisoka Both have a big sweet tooth and get on well. Tsubasa often bribes Hisoka with sweets other than marshmallows. Hisoka gave a threatening shovel talk when Tsubasa gets together with Homare. They’ve gone to cat cafés together though.

Guy They originally don’t really talk much one on one, but they tend to look out for one another. Tsubasa eventually found out that Guy is into vinyl records so sometimes they sit and listen to music together in room 206.

Azuma They go drinking together sometimes. Tsubasa is insanely jealous of how pretty Azuma is and his general aesthetic, so sometimes they have girls nights (makeover nights) with Yuki and Azami also. They sometimes talk to Azuma about boy drama as if they’re his little sibling or something, leading them to be teasingly dubbed “little Azuma” at least once.

Chikage Not really friends, but Tsubasa finds his stories interesting and wants to know more meanwhile Chikage does his keeping to himself kinda thing. Mutually grossed out at each other’s eating habits (Chikage’s spicy food, and the weird combo’s Tsubasa thinks of).

Itaru Tsubasa has seen Taruchi’s streams before and usually listened to wind down after a stressful day at work, so was kind of flustered and embarrassed to encounter Itaru at the dorms and hear his voice. It was like a real life jumpscare for them. They, post clearing up that Tsubasa is kind of a fan, end up getting along. Both seem to enjoy kniround a lot even if Tsubasa isn’t much of a gamer. They sometimes feel bad for Itaru spending so much on snacks for others so surprises him with some themselves. They’ve bonded over magical girls and Miku, on telling him about their failed music career, Itaru suggested using Vocaloid to make songs.

Mother – A rocky relationship, they do not keep in contact and when they do it is passed messages on between them through Tsubasa’s sister, Chiharu. Tsubasa feels as if they’re blamed for their father’s incident.

Sister – Tsubasa and their sister, Chiharu, get along well and are often seen hanging out together. Despite being twins they try their best to look different so people can tell them apart, with Chiharu having an arguably more ‘fashionable’ aesthetic and Tsubasa wearing something their sister dubs as ‘extreme nerd’. Tsubasa is often teased a lot about their crush on Homare.

[nanamisflowerfield]

Okay, my B'day is coming up on Saturday. Pls may I have a scenario (a smol one) When Reader is pulling a All-nighter on Gaming w/ Itaru. And Itaru decides to confess her? (Reader is not Director)

Like he had crush on her since long. But he didn't got opportunity, so he's telling this on the night before her B'day :3

And yeah, I don't mean I want you to write it instinly. You can do it when u get time. Thank you~

I'm so sorry for not writing it sooner, love ;w; I feel so bad about it! I wrote it as fast as I could! I know you said university is important and all, but I felt so bad for not doing it sooner >3<

Also it is Banri, because you wanted me to write for Banri and asked to change it! I hope that you like it and have a lovely day, sweety! :3

Banri ate the Pockys that Juza bought just this morning and stashed it somewhere in their shared room. “Since when are you eating them?” You asked your dear friend, glancing up from your phone to stare at the boy in front of you. “Found them. They are the idiot’s sweets and I thought “Hey, why not annoy him?”.” Banri smirked as you shook your head, knowing that they will start arguing sooner or later again.

“Are you ready to lose?” You grabbed the controller in front of you, wanting to play the game with your best friend, who sat himself down next to you. “We both know, that I will be the winner.” He stuck out his tongue, before he gave you a shit-eating grin.

While you two started playing, Banri still had won every battle, even though his focus was on you. Not the character you were playing, no, it was you and your adorable face and the funny expression you did, while you tried to win against the autumn troupe actor. “Tomorrow is the big day…” You just nodded your head.

It was truly a big day. After all, it was your birthday!

And your best friend, whose knee had brushed yours, while eating a few snacks, had hoped that you might like the little present he had bought you. That was after all, the first gift that he wanted to give you.

The second one, on the other hand… Well… That was confessing his crush on you. After a very long time, that annoying guy, that you had dearly by your side, had developed a crush on you. A big one.

Had he any time to confess his feelings to you? Not really. He was too busy with the mankai company, just like you were busy with your plans.

But there were times, he just wanted to press you against a wall and confess to you, just like all these boys in the mangas that Muku loves to read.

There were times, he could have done it, but would you reject him?

Maybe… Maybe Banri might be a bit too afraid to to get a rejection of his best friend and crush.

You grunted, not realizing that Banri’s eyes wandered towards the door and stare at one dark-haired actor of the same troupe and roommate of his. He mouthed some words towards him. Words that made Banri’s blue orbs roll, nodding slightly his head and continued to play the game.

“Make a move, idiot.” Were the words Juza had mouthed to him. “Or else you will never get an answer.”

Hours went by and the autumn troupe leader was still winning like a pro. Hours! Damn hours and he still didn’t know how to tell you it… Even during this all-nighter. He wanted to tell you this before your birthday so… Maybe… No…

A sigh left the light brunette actor. “Something wrong?” You asked him, (e/c) not leaving the game. “Did you know that I have a crush on you?” Banri finally had uttered it out.

“What?” You moved your gaze at him, not noticing that he had killed you in the game again. “Aaaand you lost.” He mumbled. “You have a crush on me?” The only thing that your best friend did was to roll his eyes. “Isn’t that a bit obvious. I wasn’t really hiding it and even that damn Hyodo had figured it out.”

Your eyes widen at his words. Had everybody known about it already?

“So…?” He put his controller down, watching your movements closely. “Are you rejecting me now?”

Your cheeks warmed up, confused and happy to finally hear these words from Banri. “I could never reject you, Ban… I like you too… A lot.” You smiled at him back, hands intervening with his. “Good… So, we are a thing now?” You chuckled, nodding his head.

“Great- Oh, right.” He glanced to the side. “It’s midnight… And your birthday starts in… 3… 2… 1… Happy birthday, (y/n).”

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[dear-mankai]

Headcanons ofSakyo getting a confession from izumi and his reaction maybe?

I absolutely love to ship Sakyo and Izumi!! Thank you for this, nonny! Someone, pls request a scenario of them

After another successful Autumn troupe play, Izumi invited Sakyo for a walk. Just the two of them. Sakyo thought nothing of it, simply thinking that it was just a leisurely walk between old friends

It was only when Izumi brought them to a familiar place - was this where he brought her to play during those childhood days with her? - that Sakyo began feeling something was amiss

Was it the slight flush from her face that gave it away? Or was it from her bright hazel eyes that shyly yet determinedly gazed into his own? Either way, Sakyo felt his heart pounding quickly the moment Izumi uttered those three significant words

"Sakyo...I like you."

His first reaction was to freeze, his eyes wide as he stared at Izumi. Did she really say that? He thought he was dreaming. Ever since he joined MANKAI company and Izumi became part of his life once more, those feelings he had from before came back slowly but stronger than ever

His next reaction was something impulsive, simply because he couldn't understand

"You...Are you an idiot?"

Why him? Why him who joined the yakuza and almost gave up on his dream if it weren't for her? Sakyo couldn't understand how the woman's mind worked

Izumi gently smiles, her whole expression glowing, and Sakyo is suddenly struck with the thought of how stunning she looked

"I really do like you. Every side of yo-"

She doesn't even get a chance to finish her sentence because Sakyo pulls her into a tight hug, burying his face into the crook of her neck

He whispers slowly and surely, with a ghost of a smile on his lips, of his own love for her

And in that moment, the two of them had never felt so happy and content to be in each other's arms

[jade-qilin]

Hello dear! Hopefully your doing ok right now. I was wondering If I could get headcanons for yandere kazunari miyoshi with a crush on Mc? Thank you very much for all of your hard work ｡ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

yandere!kazunari miyoshi w a crush | A3!

notes: hi anon! so sorry for the late reply 😭 i did not forget i am just an idiot lol. i’m also going to assume by MC you mean the director? i’m not entirely sure so i’ll write two sets of headcanons just for fun lmao

content warning: the author of this blog does not condone the actions shown below. if you encounter a situation similar to this, please confide in your local law enforcement or a trusted adult. this story is not meant to be taken as a romantic story, but a horror one. it is for entertainment purposes anyway, and the actions should never be re-enacted in IRL situations. MC has gender-neutral/no pronouns

if you’re a classmate:

Kazunari is a social butterfly, but you must have been quite something to catch his eye in such a way

at first, the way he treats you is barely different from how he treats others. he’s testing the waters of course, seeing how you’ll react to his advances and wondering if you’ll be like the others

he’s quite delighted yet also very conflicted when he finds out that you’re different. he’s never felt this way about anyone before, after all

expect you to be his muse in almost anything he does from then on. the new painting for his upcoming exhibit? it’s a drawing of you, though quite obscure. when he has to take inspiration from nature for an assignment? he’s choosing your favourite animal or flower

Kazunari invites you to everything his social circle is doing. karaoke, drinks in the evenings, holidays with Mankai. he really would be elated if you joined

if you decline? no worries! Kazunari has a large social circle as well as an appearance as a party guy to keep up. he’s worked hard to maintain his image; he’s not about to ruin it now

as time goes on however, he starts cracking

it begins when you don’t go to see his plays, whether it’s because you’re busy, because you’re broke, or because you just don’t like plays.

if he sees you going out with your own social circle, he does everything he can to squeeze into it

your majors are different? no problem! Kazu has tons of connections, on top of his knowledge from Mankai plays

it’s really hard for those not close to him to notice the changes tbh. he’s become quite the actor after all

as for his cast members, maybe an intervention is needed…

he’s the type to send lots of cheesy pickup lines and stickers via Instablam

he’ll probably use anonymous accounts to harass you if you block him. it’s best to just mute the chat with him and never answer or read them; then at least you can use the excuse that you’re too busy to check your social media

if you’re the director:

to Kazunari, the director basically saved his soul. joining Mankai was the best decision he ever made, because you’re there everyday

and now he gets to live with you? oh boy…

at first, he shows his obsession with you through small acts: making breakfast specifically for you, running up to you during practice and asking how he did, accompanying you with your errands

he’s still quite conflicted with his feelings though. you’re still the first person to see the “real him”, and one of the first to fully accept him

as such, his obsession is hardly noticeable. he’s like a duckling that imprinted onto you; it’s kinda cute, but nothing out of the ordinary

(especially when all of the other dorm residents look up to their dear director so lovingly, either because of their own crushes or out of admiration)

as time goes on though, Kazunari can’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy and irritation whenever he sees you around the other troupe members

it’s increasingly obvious during the times where the Summer Troupe is NOT the ones performing, or when he wasn’t chosen for this round’s mixed troupe play

he’s practically begging Tsuzuru to add him to the cast. it fails most of the time

overall, he’s not a violent person. he doesn’t have the body strength to do anything particularly cruel, nor does he really have the courage

y’all still better sleep with one eye open though, because this man does have connections and he’s not afraid to use them

he knows his way around social media too, and can absolutely ruin the reputation of those he deems as his rivals

the first person to notice a change (of any kind) would either be Yuki or Misumi, then maybe Muku (since they’re roomies)

Yuki is very observant, and he’d notice that Kazunari had gotten more and more distracted

meanwhile Misumi is very in-tune to just general changes all around. he wouldn’t quite understand what exactly is going on, but he knows something’s up with his best buddy

[natsu-tte-noodle]

手紙 (Letters) - To Tsumugi

(Cross Posted on AO3)

Words: 1070 Warnings: None

Dear Tsumugi,

Hi!  You totally think I’m writing a practice essay for you to look over right now, but I’m actually taking the opportunity to hunker down and write my letter to you.  Sorry!  Forgive me just this once for ignoring my work, please!  I know you’re gonna be mad when I give you an envelope instead of a book report, but there’s also no way I’m not gonna procrastinate this even more if I don’t ride this motivation wave while I can.

Omi let me see a little bit of his own letter, actually.  The one that you wrote for him!  Thanks for pushing him to take care of himself a little more.  I definitely noticed that he seemed way more tired than normal recently, but I was like.  “Is it weird to tell a guy whose who’s older than you to rest?  Like is that condesending?”  We’ve got each other’s backs of course, but telling him what to do still feels a little weird, even when it’s coming from a place of concern and all.  So I’m glad he heard it from someone else before I had to worry about that too much.

What I saw of his letter had a REALLY important message, but the letter I got was pretty chill, so to be honest I don’t really know what I’m supposed to do here?  Like I’ve got stuff I wanna say but how am I supposed to format this?

I guess Izumi told us to do what feels natural, so I’ll just start talking.  Please don’t grade this like it’s actually the paper I was supposed to be doing.

Ok, so this is gonna come out of nowhere, but I actually wanted to apologize?  Don’t worry, it’s not like I did anything!  And I’m not asking you to cover for me for anything either.  It’s just that something’s kinda been on my mind recently.

You know how Mantou Fist just ended, right?  It was so much fun to put on a completely different show than any that the Autumn Troupe has done before.  And finally getting to stand on stage as the lead (and of a play made just for me!!) was SO cool!  It’s a memory I’m never going to forget, even if I lose all my memories as an old man I’m still going to talk to all my grandkids about how I played Chan on stage.

But I can’t say it was all smooth sailing.  I had a really hard time accepting that I was… good enough?  Worthy?  To be the lead.  The guys in the Autumn Troupe helped me through it, but after closing night I was thinking about how much everyone in the company has done for me, and I got to you and.  I don’t know, I guess I started to feel like I was being selfish.

Even outside of the Winter Troupe, you’d have to be pretty blind to not see how much not getting into the God Troupe fucked (I’m sorry Autumn habit please don’t get mad!!!) messed with you back when you first joined the company.  Reni was a serious jerk to me, so I can only imagine what stuff he said to you.  I seriously felt for you there.  I never said anything, but it felt like we were brothers in arms against the guy, even though all I did for the act-off was help make the costumes.

But, I don’t know, I wasn’t really thinking about the fact that at least I got in?  Sorry, I hope that doesn’t sound rude or like I’m bragging because I really don’t mean it that way.  I guess I like, started to wonder if I was being unfair.  Yeah I was in the back, but at least I got to do a show, right?  Was it ok to compare my situation to yours?  Mine wasn’t great, but at least it let me continue with theater.

It sort of made me feel like I was whining or ungreatful, or something.  Like, who was I to complain like that?

I know you’d tell me to not worry about it and that “we all have different challenges we face differently” or something, which is why I decided to write it here so you couldn’t tell me to shut up and be nicer to myself mid sentence.

Anyway, don’t feel bad about this or anything!  I don’t know if it’s right to say I’m over it, but I’m gonna try to not beat myself up over it too much.  We’ve gotta focus on the future, right?  I’m really greatful to be here in the MANKAI Company with you and everyone else.  I feel like it’d be MORE unfair to ignore that and focus on things that have already passed.  I can’t know for sure obviously, but I feel like you feel the same.

And I understand that thinking I’m being unfair to you is kinda unfair to myself too.  Because even if I passed the auditions, it was it’s own kind of hell.  I guess we both came out of it with confidence issues.  You know that meme that’s like a cow that can go through one of two hallways, but both halls end up in the same place and it says “the illusion of free choice?”  You probably don’t but it’s like that.  The free choice is whether you get into the God Troupe or not and the end of the hall is like.  Trauma I guess.

Ok, well.  That was it.  Really, I just wanted to get it off my chest.  So if you’re still reading, thanks for letting me do that.  I feel like I can move forward with my head up a little better now.  I mean, acting here, under Izumi and with everyone?  How could the future NOT be bright!

I know we’re in different troupes, but if we do more mixed plays like that school-themed one that’s coming up soon (congrats on landing that by the way!!), I hope we can star in one together.  I can’t think of a bigger honor than getting to stand next to you on stage.

Anyway, I’m seriously looking forward to how you guys take on your next play.  I want you to show me a Tsumugi Tsukioka that the God Troupe WISHES it had!

Your favorite student that you totally aren’t mad at for not doing his work,

Taichi

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[hajimariwaquartet]

y1 17-year-olds hcs!

"Put Settsu and Hyodo on shopping duty," Sakyo said one day, and Izumi paused. Her marker hovered over the whiteboard over the clean spot next to Kazunari's creative marker work of the words "Grocery Duty." She glanced between Sakyo and the whiteboard. She had already planned for Tsuzuru and Muku for shopping duty this month.

"...Excuse me?"

"It's good practice for Stranger since the two are on the same team," Sakyo replied, not looking up from the receipts he was recording. Other receipts laid across the table, and Izumi spotted the receipt that made her cringe outwardly.

"Is... this about the wall in the second training room that Banri and Juza broke a few days ago?"

"Yes." Sakyo scoffed, writing down on the ledger with more force than necessary. He scowled. "Tell those brats they're on shopping duty for the next two months for the damn wall. If they complain about it, tell them that it's from me."

Izumi looked between the fuming Sakyo and the whiteboard. Though things were certainly better now, she was still worried about the collateral damage from their fights. The hole in the second training room's wall was more than enough proof that their relationship needed... a bit more work. Internally praying to the gods, Izumi put her marker on the whiteboard.

"Okay, but I'm putting in Sakuya for.... insurance."

"Sakuma?" Sakyo echoed, looking up from his ledger. "And what do you mean by "insurance?""

"Ah... you see..."

Sakuya is absolutely thrilled to hang out with Banri and Juza after school since he looks up to them for being so cool and looking so grown-up (Clockwork Heartbeat Sakuya 2nd Flair Mini-chat)!

Of course, Banri immediately knows it's about the hole in the wall so he gets a bit irritated at being stuck on grocery duty for two months. Juza, on the other hand, is quite surprised and timider than usual. He never really hung out with Sakuya because they're not in the same troupe nor do they meet each other that often.

Shopping is way calmer than usual and the market vendors and supermarket staff are absolutely grateful for this sunshine boy who is able to easily diffuse the situation (perhaps even unknowingly!).

Even Banri is surprised that he didn't outright argue with Juza and how they even got the lowest prices available! Sakuya got some haggling tips from Citron and Citron tells the aunties at the shopping district about his dear roommate, so that's that!

They got crepes while going home (Banri doesn't know how he agreed to that).

Now, for actual hcs!

Banri (begrudgingly) tutors Juza and Sakuya for school stuff since Sakuya asked him for help nicely. It doesn't help his snide comments towards Juza, but at the end of the little tutoring session, the two actually understand the lesson!

Juza brings the two leaders a script to ask for help, and the three of them somehow spend an entire hour discussing that specific line. They also watch plays and street acts together!

Banri isn't particularly fond of sweets (out of spite), but he doesn't mind getting crepes/other bearable sweets when the three of them happen to go home together.

Even though Hana High was on the other side of town, Sakuya insisted that the three of them should take a picture together during graduation (since their graduations were on the same day!). People from Ouka were mildly surprised at the two Hana High kids taking a picture with the most intimidating guy in school, but they just let it slide out of fear. Omi printed out four pics later, one for each of the new graduates and one for the Mankai lounge! Juza and Sakuya treasure the picture so much, and though Banri won't admit it, he thinks the picture is pretty nice.

There was one time they ran into one of Sakuya's relatives that obviously didn't like him and was an ass about it. Banri and Juza teamed up to scare them away without letting Sakuya notice, and they grabbed Sakuya's favorite snack before going home.

You thought only Sakuya influenced them? Wrong. Aside from getting tips for action scenes and the like, Sakuya also got some of their mischievousness! He once joined Citron in a light prank against Hisoka, and Hisoka didn't even suspect Sakuya at all. Though Sakuya isn't too fond of casually making fun of others, Banri encouraging him (Juza just rolled his eyes) to be a bit more tricky was pretty effective and it always catches the unsuspecting victim off guard.

I also like to think that Sakuya's hairstyles in Clockwork and KniRoun were influenced by Banri and Juza respectively!

Though it might seem that their dynamic from the outside is like two delinquents and an innocent kid, Banri and Juza actually respect Sakuya! I think Sakuya might have mentioned his old family situation while the three of them were out, so the two understand his determination and cheerfulness. Sakuya also looks up to them!

Aside from the drinking party with the adults once they turned 20, the three of them also went out on their own to drink!

[juuten]

The Hyodos | Juza Hyodo

Anon says: May I please have Family with Juza? Like, maybe Juza is introducing his s/o to his family or something cute like that? Merry Christmas, by the way!! 💖💖💖

Aimee replies: Thank you so much for your patience, anon! Of course you may! But since I only finished this approximately 8 months before Christmas time again, I wish you a very advanced merry Christmas!

Anyway, I really enjoyed making this fic despite revising it a lot of times. Hopefully, you guys will enjoy reading it too! Btw, the story takes place before Act 2 so Kumon’s not in the MANKAI dorm yet. 

For ‘A December With You’ writing event.

You tightly gripped the basket as you stared at the house before you. It was a simple modern Japanese house, but it was not just “someone’s” residence. That place was where your boyfriend and his family lived! You have no clue on what your boyfriend’s family was like. Were they the interrogating type as if you were a criminal for dating their son? Were they the demanding family who required a fifty-page report on why you loved your boyfriend? Or were they the doting kind wherein they would already plan for their son’s wedding?

You stiffened as something warm enveloped your trembling hand. However, your shoulders quickly relaxed when you saw a familiar large hand wrapped around yours.

“What’s wrong?” Your boyfriend asked. Besides the blush that painted his cheeks, you noticed the concern behind his golden eyes.

Coming up with a bunch of descriptions for his family was too embarrassing to admit. Hence, you said, “It’s just... I’m really nervous.”

“Just be yourself.” Juza squeezed your hand.

You looked down on the ground. “But what if they still won’t like me?”

The chilling breeze nor the honking of the cars were unable to distract you from this unnerving silence. You shuffled your feet. You knew it was a difficult question for your boyfriend. After all, Juza highly valued his family’s opinions. He always considered their thoughts in all of his endeavors.

And you understood that you were one of those endeavors.

You were snapped out of your trance when you felt Juza’s hand on your head. You looked up to see his tender smile, making your heart pound.

“’m sure my family will like you ‘cause… I really like you,” your boyfriend quietly but firmly said.

A soft smile made its way on your lips. No matter how irrational his reasoning was, you felt assured. Perhaps it was because of his sincerity and Juza’s faith in you, himself, and his family.

Before you could reply, the door suddenly slammed open. “Ah! Nii-chan, you’re already here!”

The younger boy jumped on your boyfriend and hugged him. Juza almost toppled on the ground if not for his fast reflexes. As he quickly wrapped his arms around his younger brother, Juza let out an exasperated sigh. “Kumon, that’s dangerous, you know?”

Kumon giggled. “I just missed you so much, nii-chan!”

Then your gaze met with the younger boy. Unwrapping his arms from his older brother, he curiously stared at you. “Nii-chan, is she your girlfriend?”

Juza nodded. “Her name’s (First Name) (Last Name).”

You held your basket with one hand while you stuck out your other hand to the young boy. “H-hello! Nice to meet you.”

As he accepted your handshake, the young boy grinned at you. It was so bright that it rivaled the sun itself. “Hello! My name is Kumon Hyodo. Thank you for always taking care of nii-chan!”

You shook your head. “I am always in Juza’s care. Thank you for having a great nii-chan.”

Kumon’s eyes sparkled. “Nii-chan’s so great, right? One time, there was a robber in a convenience store. And…!”

As Kumon continued to ramble on, you smiled. You could see why Juza said before that everyone loved him. His presence was warm and comforting. It was also cute to see Kumon fanboying about his brother. With that, you understood why your boyfriend had this fond look whenever he talked about his younger brother.

Juza suddenly patted his younger brother’s head, momentarily distracting him. “Kumon, go help mom and dad set up the table first.”

Kumon’s eyes widened. “Oh! You’re right!”

You waved your hand. “You can continue telling me about your nii-chan later, okay?”

Kumon happily nodded before quickly entering the dining room. Then Juza scratched his head. “Sorry ‘bout that.”

You chuckled. “It’s alright. I find it touching that your baby bro loves you so much.” Your laughter increased when Juza's cheeks became a dark shade of red.

After calming each other down, the two of you removed your shoes. Juza let you enter first, closing the door when he set foot in the living room.

“Excuse me for the intrusion,” you said.

As your boyfriend led you to the dining room, a woman in her mid-forties stopped chopping some fruits and turned to you. Her wrinkles were noticeable but her grin stood out the most. Now you knew where Kumon had gotten his sunny smile.

“Hello, (First Name)-chan! We’ve been waiting for you.”

You bowed at Mrs. Hyodo and presented your basket. “Thank you for having me, Hyodo-san. Please accept this as an advanced Christmas gift.”

Mrs. Hyodo gasped at the bottles that filled the basket. “Thank you so much for the condiments! I will gratefully use them in my cooking."

You grinned. "You're welcome, Hyodo-san." Mr. Hyodo, who was standing beside his wife, peeked at the basket. Without a word, he slowly took it and placed it on one of the shelves.

As Juza sat on the chair nearest to him, you chose to sit beside him. You gaped at the food on the table - salad, miso soup, braised pork belly, wagashi and even a Christmas cake. All of them looked like a three-star Michelin chef cooked them.

Your eyes widened when you saw Kumon placing a plate of (Favorite Dish) on the table. You shot a questioning glance at your boyfriend. Juza rubbed the back of his nape as he said, “I asked mom if she could cook your fav food.”

"Nii-chan even chose the ingredients for it!" Kumon proudly declared as he sat beside his beloved brother.

“It was so sweet of Juza!" Mrs. Hyodo squealed as she set down the plate with fruits beside the salad. Then she sat down on the chair across from you, Mr. Hyodo following suit.

All of you clasped your hands. "Thank you for the food!"

While you wanted to savor Mrs. Hyodo's cooking, you could barely focus on eating. Mr. Hyodo's eyes scrutinized your every move like surveillance cameras. As an attempted distraction, you chatted with Mrs. Hyodo. However, Mr. Hyodo's gaze was too intense to ignore.

It was when you were drinking water to cool your nerves off that Mr. Hyodo suddenly spoke, “(First Name) (Last Name), what do you see in my son?”

You choked on your water. Juza rubbed your back, his worried eyes looking at you.

"(First Name)-san, are you alright?" Kumon said. You nodded despite almost dying because your air supply was momentarily cut off.

Mrs. Hyodo sighed at her husband. "Dear, don't go asking such questions so suddenly."

Mr. Hyodo averted his eyes from you and mumbled 'sorry.' You shook your head. “It's fine, Hyodo-san. And to answer your question..."

Two words immediately popped into your head when you thought of your boyfriend. Without any hesitation, you said, “I see Juza’s his passion and dedication in everything he does, especially in acting.”

Kumon's head popped into your view. “Then (First Name)-san, have you watched ‘Picaresque’?”

“Of course! Closing night was amazing! Actually, every performance Juza’s in is really good.” You beamed at your boyfriend who suddenly had the urge to chug down a glass of water.

“Yeah! But I really want to see Nii-chan as Luciano again.” You chuckled as you saw the familiar sparkles in Kumon’s eyes.

Mr. Hyodo cleared his throat. “I have another question for you, (First Name)-san.”

Cold sweats formed on your forehead as Mr. Hyodo’s (golden) gaze at you defeated the freezing air outside. With a deep and threatening voice, he said, “Do you like sweets?”

You slowly blinked. Did your ears hear Mr. Hyodo's words right?

Seeing your frozen state, Juza sighed at his father. “Dad, that’s unnecessary...”

After recovering from your initial shock, you managed to reply, “Well, I’m willing to eat sweets if it’s with Juza."

“If that’s so, I can bake some for your dates!” Mrs. Hyodo giggled, making the younger couple blush.

Meanwhile, Mr. Hyodo put his interlocked hands beneath his chin as he intently stared at his son. Juza stopped eating his cake and looked up. When he locked eyes with his father, Juza stared back at him with the same fervor.

In the middle of the fierce staring contest, Mr. Hyodo gave a thumbs up with the same serious expression. “I approve of her.”

You were unaware of how much you held back from breathing until you let out a deep sigh. Then your lips curled upwards. Meeting with the Hyodo family wasn’t as bad as you previously thought.

[acrosstimeandspace]

The Ensemble Cast’s Home

i just wanted to write a small drabble about the ensemble cast and their own dorm (aka, my self insert’s place), so here it is!

To the Ensemble cast of the Mankai Company, the second dormitory is their own paradise. 

This is not to say that their own homes, which most of them often stayed in, were bad. But there was a different feeling to being in these dorms. For some, it felt like a break away; the younger members certainly felt it was like a step into adulthood, imagining what their own college dorms would be like. The older members grew to understand the actions of those in the main cast, such as Tsuzuru or Omi, always acting like older siblings. They were family, just as much as family as the main cast. 

Iku’s troupe was his family as well, that was true, but there was something about Mankai’s ensemble cast that felt right. His troupe didn’t have a dorm, so perhaps that added to his closeness to his fellow ensemble members. But entering the door of the dorms after school or a play was electrifying. It was home, plain and simple, and he wouldn’t give it up for anything.

“There’s an atmosphere around here that’s always calling me back. I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

Arata was one of those who was most often with everyone in Mankai. He attributed it to his thirst for knowledge, wanting to learn as much as he could from his fellow actors. Helping sew a few costumes with Yuki here, learning new recipes from Omi for the ensemble dorm there, and picking up an editing program from Kazunari for fun. And showing these skills off to those at the dorm was fun, watching their eyes light up as he whipped up a new meal for them to enjoy together. He’d always wanted to learn more for himself, but now it was more fun to help the others within the company. 

“I want to learn as much as I can, and I’ve never felt more motivation than when I’m here with you all.”

It was honest to say that Eiji joined Mankai because of the costumes. Being able to wear such interesting clothes was such a call to action. But, he found that it was much more fun to get into costume with his troupe. The looks of anxiety and excitement that passed over their faces was exhilarating. The only feeling that beat that was coming back to the dorms with them, the laughter filling the air as they settled into their beds. 

“Being here is more than just costumes, it’s a sense of family! I’m so grateful to have met you all!”

Miki was confident in many aspects of his life. His path for his future high school, his passion for acting, his ability to be persuasive and charismatic. But he was most confident in the fun he had at the dorms. Sure, he had close friends, but his troupe members in the ensemble cast brought out a new side of mischief in him, made him feel free and happy. He’d found such a close friendship, it was so dear to him. He’d be happy to be in the ensemble cast for as long as they’d have him.

“This place has a sort of carefree vibe you can’t find anywhere else. I’m glad that I found acting, and you all.”

You could ask the local guitarist, Akito, how amazing it was to sit under the gazebo out back and write songs under the stars. Maybe it wasn’t the recording studio most artists dreamed of, but nothing was better than having his troupe mates come out back to see what he was doing. There always was, mysteriously, a scarf waiting for him on the colder days, a gentle reminder to take care and bundle up. He remembers fondly the day he spotted Micaiah knitting his, and the other’s resting snugly in his knitting bag.

“The dorms are warm, like a scarf gifted on a cold winter's day. I know I’ll carry this warmth with me forever.”

Takuya had no plans to act until watching the summer troupe practice. His search to try something new had opened up to a world of wonder, like a summer’s day off exploring wonderland when he was just a kid. Everything felt so freeing, and being able to laugh with the others and feel the excitement of putting on a performance made him feel like he was soaring. Sure, he wasn’t a part of the main cast of the Summer Troupe, but they were his friends and troupe members either way, he couldn’t have wished for anything more. 

“Being here feels nostalgic in the best way, you know? It’s the breath of fresh air I was searching for.”

There were many good things Ichiro could say about the Mankai company. Perhaps he was influenced by the fact others from his group also worked there, but it was truly a home. It didn’t hurt that he had convinced some of the other members to work out, bonding together with the others in his own way. He’s still honestly startled by Muku’s strength, but to him, the kid really showed what the Mankai company was really like. It seemed small, ambitious, but the company could really pack a punch.

“A roof’s a roof, and a home’s a group of people you can trust. That’s exactly what’s here under this roof.”

There wasn’t really anything that had made Kengo want to act, despite being swept up by Citron and Kazunari. He didn’t understand what they saw in him, what the others see in him now. But it was undeniably fun, being with everyone, acting together. It was nice too, to come to this dorm with a delicious meal waiting for him and friends to hang out with. Plus, it was easy to snack on new foods with Micaiah always experimenting and cooking for them. 

“There’s always something new to experience here, something crazy happening. It’s fun.”

Julian had no need to read any fortune to tell that this home he had found was something special. It was meant to be, to be a part of the Mankai’s ensemble cast. And it was fun to read the fortunes of the other members, though he could always know for success in their plays. All their efforts pointed towards it, no fortune could prove otherwise. This place, this troupe, is something great. At least, it’s something great to him.

“I feel like I’m the luckiest man in the world to be here, with you all.”

Determination is what pushed Yuichi through to becoming such a well renowned model, and now to polishing his acting. Whatever had pulled him to this stage specifically was perhaps one of the best gut feelings he had followed. It was nice, warm, in a cheesy way. But who would he be to complain when he enjoyed that feeling? The nice record player in the living room didn’t hurt either, often sweeping up whoever came through the door into a dance on happier days, and finding solace in the music it played other days as he sat by the fire on worse ones. There was comfort and effort in being here.

“Our effort shines through in our work here, I’m glad I saw that casting call. There’s something about this place that makes it feel special.”

It was true that Tsubasa, like Iku, was primarily part of another troupe. He had heard from countless people, particularly Yuzo, that he ran them ragged with his active imagination. But it was fun, to get the others in the dorms to play along. There was something fun about embracing the drama of theater, and he was glad to find such kindred spirits within these halls. 

“Perhaps what I say is perceived as enthusiastic, but these buildings are more important than many others. At least to us, to me, they are, for they are our homes.”

It would be unfair to talk about the older brother figures of Mankai without mentioning Keita. It surprised him that he has such a brotherly side. But he loved the other members of Mankai like family, and became elated when they relied on him for something. Maybe he couldn’t act full time, but being able to stand on the stage in any way he could, and find a family along the way? Well, that was something special. 

“I’m glad I can walk back on to the stage with you all. Being here has brought me so much happiness, I don’t even think I really realize how much this means to me some days.”

Micaiah watched from the kitchen with a smile, tapping the spoon he had used to stir tonight’s soup with a smile. The ensemble cast was small, maybe not as well noticed as his friends in the main cast. But they were with his dorms, and his family. And to see them all gathered around the table and talk about how happy they were to be here made him feel all warm and happy. There was a place for all of them, and Micaiah was glad to provide it.

[mxddyhero]

Dear god my notifs this morning.

Listen I love juza and I know he is so much more than the issues he has. I know that's not exclusively his character, he enjoys his silly little sweets, he's kinda dense and he's so fucking brave, kind-hearted and will do what's right. and I love it when people write him having fun with the mankai members!! He deserves it!! I'm just saying I think his issues get overlooked a lot in honour of ship dynamics.

I just wanted to make that clear,, I didn't mean anything bad by it and I'm sorry if it upset anyone

[mankai-onlyfans]

tsumugi should rate all the mankai students' study habits on a scale of 1 to 10 and his reasons behind it. i'll be waiting for your answers with a bowl of popcorn as we all know this isn't going to end well

Oh dear... ^^; I'm afraid you may be disappointed, since all the students in the dorm are very hard workers.

- Tsumugi

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That's not what they asked.

Go on. Scale of one to ten.

- Sakyo Furuichi

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Ahaha... Sakyo's just a little frustrated since he had to help Taichi with literature the other day. And that... did not end well. ^^;;

I don't think I can rate them, since everyone learns differently, but... I can give an assessment!

I'd say that out of Summer troupe, Yuki is probably the most organized and quickest to grasp new topics, but he does sometimes jump ahead prematurely, which can lead to less than full comprehension of the material.

Muku relies a lot on color coding and mnemonics for studying, but once he knows it, it's locked in there, his recall abilities are fantastic. He does get overwhelmed easily, but he's gotten much better since we started.

Kumon retains information best if he's doing something physical, so he sometimes asks me to read him a passage and quiz him on it while he's jumping rope or doing push ups.

Tenma needs a little more time than the others to study, but framing memorization as something he already does with scripts has helped him immensely! Writing things long hand has also proved very effective for subjects he struggles in.

Juza and Taichi are about equal in terms of their studying struggles. Taichi has difficulty with focusing for more than a short period of time. Juza is a visual and tactile learner, so he struggles with more conceptual subjects like algebra. But we're still working to find new tricks that will help them feel more confident in their knowledge of different subjects.

None of the others have really asked for my help, so I can't give them a fair assessment, but yeah! I hope that answer is alright. ^^

- Tsumugi

[mankaithings]

May I request Banri showing interest in Juza's lil sis and vice versa please~? Wouldn't that be hilarious.

anonniee thank you so much for the request!!! It was really fun writing this 😆😆 it was fun imagining the whole scenario! I hope you like it as well

Banri Settsu

It was a peaceful Saturday in the dorms when you decided to visit, Sakyo was scolding the kids and Omi was cleaning the table after everyone had their lunch

Your brother was playing a game with Itaru by the couch in the lounge when Taichi suddenly exclaimed your name upon your arrival causing your brother to pause his game and turn to look at you

“Miss your big brother that much?” He smirked but you just gave him a look of disgust and rolled your eyes at him

“Why would anybody miss someone like you?” You scoffed and proceeded to give your attention to Taichi

“Is Juza here?” Your brother noticed the sudden change in your voice, from talking so venomously to him to a sweet almost candy-like tone

As if he was waiting for his name to be called, Juza finally entered the lounge where you were ans the others at

“Juza!” You waved at the older male who seemed surprised to see you on such a day but his look of surprise soon morphed into those of happiness once he sees what you had in your hand

“The bakery we often went to together had a new menu and I thought you might want to try it with me!” You beamed

Banri watched you and Juza move towards the kitchen, his eyes not missing the way Juza smiled when he stole a glance at you when you weren’t looking at him

He wanted to puke, who knew he got to see Juza giving that kind of look...especially to his sister

HIS SISTER

The way his eyes widened as he stared after you two, he didn’t know whether he wanted to laugh at your taste or give some kind of talk to Juza who was so obviously also interested in you

Excusing himself from Itaru, he followed you and Juza to the kitchen and saw you two were sitting beside each other

He wanted to get in between but he knew you would just give him that look and make him move away

So he decided to sit in front of you two, nonchalantly pointing out that you actually went out, dressed up and even got cake just for a simple visit

You didn’t miss a beat by answering him: “Juza might like it.”

He also didn’t miss the way Juza got flustered by your little comment

Now he wasn’t sure if he was proud of you for being so upfront about your feelings or make fun of Juza who was getting so flustered from something so simple

Throughout your stay in the house, Banri would follow you and Juza around, even when you tried to shoo him away to mind his own business, even using your older sister as a threat to him

He gotta admit he got scared for a moment but he’ll deal with it once she sees her

He didn’t enjoy seeing the sight of his sister giving those lovey dovey eyes to someone-especially Juza- nor did he enjoy seeing Juza giving those looks back-especially to his sister-

But for the sake of your safety, he decided to be that annoying brother and tease you or Juza every moment he can, not really about you two but your expressions or the way you talk so sweetly to Juza or how Juza tries so hard to seem soft

“Look Juza, doesn’t this picture we took together look so cute?”

“It has Hyodo, how can it?”

“I-it does.”

“God Hyodo how fuckin’ bad are you at flirting?!”

Not gonna lie, Juza wanted to actually legit fight Banri

But for your sake he won’t

“YOU PUSSY FACE ME!!!”

But Juza just ignores him and proceeds to listen to you, his whole attention focused on the words you were saying, completely unaware of how a smile was slowly growing on his face and how lovestruck he looked as you continued to ramble on

Banri wanted to puke

By the time you were about to leave, you didn’t miss the chance to jab your brother on his stomach, glaring at him and promising him that he will most certainly hear from your dear older sister

Once you were done saying goodbye to Juza and getting out of the dorms, Banri wasted no time in pulling Juza to their room. Ready to give him the talk

But he was surprised to hear Juza speaking first -albeit more quieter- and asking him if it was okay to ask you out on a date, wanting to make sure that Banri doesn’t have any problem with you going out with him

Banri hated to admit it but at that moment he felt as though Juza was a reliable man and besides, even if he said no, Banri knew that you were going to find a way to go out with Juza

So he said yes

Of course without missing the chance to remind Juza to take care of you and telling him how difficult you can be

But Juza once again said he can handle it with that look of adoration on his face

Banri, from then on, decided that if you and Juza were to hang out in the dorm again, he would be sure to stay in Itaru’s room

Hyodo Juza

Since both your brothers and cousin were in a troupe, you decided to help them out. It became a running joke in the company how the Hyodo/Sakisaka family were slowly taking over Mankai

“Oh no it is the stack of the Hyodos!”

“What is he saying?”

“I think he means attack.”

Of course, to spite your brother, Banri started to flirt with you. It wasn’t anything serious and everything was just to mess with Juza

“You look great today, I even forgot that Hyodo over there’s your big brother.” 

Juza, who was protective and always looking out for his younger family members didn’t miss the way Banri flirted with you, even going as far as talking to Banri and telling him to make sure he wasn’t playing around with you or else

But Banri ignored him and continued with his ways but somehow, for some odd reason, he found himself falling for you, someone who had Hyodo on your name and the Hyodo genes in your blood

At first he tried to stop it because how the hell did he fall for Juza’s little sister?

But still, no matter how hard he tried, his feelings won’t budge

So he decided to move according to his feelings

Instead of flirting to annoy Juza it soon to make you feel flustered, he liked seeing you all red, he never fails to point out how adorable you look all shy for him

Juza didn’t miss this, whenever he looked at you and Banri acting all close, he would feel a surge of protectiveness going through him, he didn’t know whether he should pull you away and bash Banri on the face or let you be because you look like you were having a blast

Thankfully Kumon knew exactly when to get inbetween you and Banri before anything else could happen:

“So, there’s this place I want to go with yo-”

“It’s time to go home now sis, come on!” Kumon says as he pulls you away from Banri while giving him the stinks eye

Muku was already betting on when you two were getting together but shhh he was enjoying watching the whole thing unfold

But of course, Juza might be a bit protective but your always happiness comes first

So he asked you if you had any feelings for Banri and when you responded that you indeed do, he was confused on what to do

“Hey...do you have any kind o’ feelin’s for Settsu?”

“Banri...I guess I kinda do.” You replied feeling embarrassed of admitting that to your brother but you knew him and you knew that Juza won’t do Banri any harm

He was both taken aback and torn inbetween supporting you and pulling Banri to talk to him or asking you out of everybody in the dorm why it was Banri

But it wasn’t like he didn’t trust Banri, he’s fully aware that Banri’s a good actor and knows his way with the other gender and dating but there’s still that small feeling in him that just can’t help but shield you from the possible heartbreak

So while Kumon continued to interrogate you on your way home, Juza was thinking quite deeply

Once they were back in the dorm, Juza’s eyes were instantly on Banri. Watching his every move, from when they were in rehearsals, dinner and hanging out with the others in the lounge, Juza’s eyes never left Banri

Well maybe there were times where he let his eyes rest from looking too much at Banri’s animal prints

If Banri was to be honest, he was kinda freaked out but he kinda figured out that it was going to happen since he was making moves on Juza’s little sister

Once they were in their room, Juza wasted no time on asking Banri whether he was taking you seriously or just playing around with you

For once, Banri felt quite nervous. He is talking to the older brother of the girl he’s going for

But he just answered honestly and admitted his feelings for you

That was enough for Juza to allow him

Of course, just like any older brother he told him to take care of you and never hurt you because there will be consequences

Of course Banri knows that, he lives with three of your relatives

Surprisingly, Juza’s actually very supportive of your relationship with Banri. Sometimes even giving Banri date ideas: telling him what you like and where you wanna go

He doesn’t like it when Banri scoffs at him and tells him he knows you well enough but for the sake of you having fun then he’ll endure his roommate, besides, perhaps you could be a good influence on him

[macaronnya]

So I just saw the announcement about the EN server shutting down or at least dicontinued (hopefully just for now) and I might just burst into tears 🥲 I want to put my thoughts or rather feelings of the journy up until now on here to come down but maybe also as some form of comfort for anyone who needs it? It's very long and might have some broken english as it's not my first language so do keep it in mind please 😅

Anyways, I started A3! last year on march 7th because I saw a youtube video of people cosplaying Sakuya and Sakyo. At taht point, I already knew of A3! somewhere in my distant memories back when it was JP only. I decided to try out the game since I was getting bored of my current mobile games and the few reviews I could find of it were relatively positive. I had no idea just what a big part of my life this game was about the become 🤧

Btw I'm listening to some A3! songs right now, specifically Sakuya's 2nd character song, and it's not helping me 😢 So at the time, lockdown just started 2 days ago, which left me with a lot of time playing it and, I kid you not, I gulfed the main story down like it was the last slice of cake at home. I have 2 siblings. I think I finished it in a week or so despite it being only unlockable through leveling up, and if my memory serves me right, you need to be around lvl 75 to unlock all 4 episodes. As one can see, I was VERY invested in the story. It was just so....nice? I don't know how to exactly describe it but I was surprised by how likable everyone was. Of course I didn't hold such strong feelings for everyone back then as I do now but I was intrigued enough back then of nearly everyone, which is kind of rather rare in such types of games, no? At least for me it is, although I haven't played terribly a lot (Love Live, MLQC, Mystic Messenger).

I really like how the story actually continues through the events and how it alternated between stories exploring certain characters more (show events) and stories focusing on just them having fun. Getting to know everyone bit by bit and seeing how everyone grows closer to each other, not only within their respective troupes but the whole theater, makes me really all warm and fuzzy and it's found family, what more could you want?

Also, I really like Izumi, our dear MC 🥰 Even though she's supposed to be our self-insert, I found myself really enjoying reading her thoughts, observing her reactions to other characters' shenanigans (like her 'I do not see' to the members plan of faking their identity to bail Citron out lol) and just....her personality. Trying not to digress here but she has a lot more personality than other MCs in these joseimuke games and it makes her interactions with others not only bearable but even enjoyable. I'm not saying that this is what a perfect MC looks like or that she's superior to bland self-inserts. After all, it depends on the story, gameplay and other things. It's just a nice bonus I'm very grateful for. I mean, I got really emotional when Izumi performed with the other staff members all of the plays the actors have put out so far for the first anniversary. Her realizing she gained a new dream for her lost one just really took my heart, broke it in thousand pieces and then mended it again.

I also love A3! songs ❤ I did wonder how they would work in this franchise since it's not about idols but actors, though I guess there was nothing to worry about. I really like the duets because it's always a different duo and hearing them singing together, harmonizing with each other, complimenting each other, just fills me with undescribable joy. Of course the songs also slap pretty much every time. Even by limiting my options to 1 troupe, I still wouldn't be able to pick only one favourite (I like the majority of Winter's song tho, like Shoutai is just 🤌 and my sibling blasted Unmasked non-stop so I can't get it outta my head anymore). Gosh, I was so excited for 'Double Solitaire' since it would complete trilogy of the Hyodosakas singing together. I was really looking forward to getting all the songs and I was even saving up for Summer Troupe's 6th play.

If I had to describe the game A3! in one word, it'd be "charming". Coming to game itself, there are so many little quirks, that on their own aren't anything groundbreaking or big but together give the game its own flair. Live 2D is pretty common to see nowdays in games because it brings the characters to life through movements like 3D models. But I think A3! is able to illustrate it just as well, if not even better with their 2D sprites. Citron moonwalked by flipping the image over and sliding across the screen, Hisoka appeared out of nowhere by coming from above the screen, they do a little jump when they're happy, they go down a bit when they're sad. And that's just things with their whole sprite. The little drops when Tsuzuru finds himself in an awkward situation or is worried, the little note when Sakuya is happy, the hearts when Kazunari is lowkey flirting with Izumi, it's so cute! Or Omi's O.O face, Taichi's crying face (the usual one, not his face when he cried out of guilt of betraying Mankai), Yuki's done expression, H O M A R E AHA! They each have at least one personalized expression and also quote. Can you hear Kazunari's Yoropiko~☆, Citron's humming, Taichi's loud ass whining and scream of terror, Tsumugi's awkawrd laugh? It's brimming with life.

But also the UI (?how it looks) is joyful. The main screen's background cascading shapes changes depending from which Troupe your current character is from, the loading screen has sakura petals and a bird, the colors are very bright and saturated fitting to the overall color palette of the whole game, the little notebook during practice showing all the necessary infomation and a little sketch by the characters. It's just really charming.

As frustrating as it was, not getting halloween Tsuzuru after 110 pulls or Valentine Omi after 120, it was my first time ever understanding why gachas are called hellholes. Through my strong connections to the characters, their cards automatically appealed to me more. But the art is also so good???? Azuma is always looking flawless obviously but Omi's unbloomed Wolf card, where he is standing in the sunset looking at his camera or Kazunari's Shinobi card, unbloomed all concentrated on his panting and bloomed all shiny smiling like the fireworks in the background? Breathtaking everytime. I also appreciate it not needing multiple copies to unlock the whole backstage story.

I think I'm slowly running out of things to say, which might be good for whoever managed to come this far. I have to say though, A3! helped me through the pandemic. Being a perfect distraction to the world's chaos and more importantly my crushing schoolwork and worries for personal future. I'm a very pessimistic person but seeing the characters overcoming their hardships through the help of their to-be "family" and just being happy doing trouble, gave me a little hope and light for a bit every day. I came to cherish everyone, even those I like the least. I haven't felt like this since Mystic Messenger, which was also a game, that helped me through a difficult time. I can only wish to a shooting star, that it's not the end for the EN Server yet. While yes, the JP server is thriving and I could just switch to reading fantranslation, through my experience, my enjoyment considerably sinks playing like that and I wish to fully enjoy A3!.

Anyways thanks for reading (maybe again). Sorry for all the possible errors on the way here. I'm writing everything directly without too much thought. If you want, you can also share your experiences in the comments. It's always nice to share good memories with others.

Edit: I accidentally posted it already but I wasn't actually done 😓 When I said I had a lot to let out, I meant A LOT

[nanamisflowerfield]

hi-hi! i don’t know if i’m doing this right since it’s my very first time requesting something.. but can i request a scenario with yuki where his s/o is very clingy and affectionate and yuki’s sometimes bothered by this and the reader notices and stops because he doesn’t want to make him uncomfortable? but then when yuki notices that the reader stopped, he misses the feeling of being hugged and then he asks his s/o for affection again?

i’m sorry if i worded it wrong and it was confusing for you. english isn’t my first language ehehe (^^ゞ

Omfg, my heart... That‘s such a sweet scenario! Of course I‘m going to write it and don‘t worry, you are not making it wrong!! （≧∇≦）And don‘t apologize for your english! It‘s hard to learn other languages! I really am happy to meet other people who can speak many languages and btw english is also not my first language! So never apologize, honey!!~ You did it wonderful and now I‘m rambling again.... Have a great day and HERE WE GO!!

“Yuuuuuki!~” The greenhaired was sinking a little further into his chair, before he felt your arms wrapping around his small frame, resting your chin on his head. The boy, whose personality could be as cold as the meaning of his name, really loved you a lot, but the fact that you were so clingy, was so frustrating and annoying to the summer troupe actor. With a long sigh, he uttered your name and grabbed your arms in annoyance. “(Y/N). We are at school. Stop running around. What are you, a dog?” But ignoring the little rant that your boyfriend had, you still didn’t let him go and waved at your friend Muku, who chuckled at the both of you. It was so normal for you to be around your grumpy boyfriend, but you knew that he enjoyed it, right? … Right? That’s after all what couples usually do. They had small cuddle sessions here and there, even kissed each other and were practically just affectionate. That wasn’t a bad thing…

But the more you became sweet and clingy to him, the more bothered he became. Three weeks had passed and now you were sitting on a park bench, waiting for your friend to show up as your mind was wandering around different things like why was Yuki always so annoyed? Was it your fault? Were you making him uncomfortable with all your love or even worse… Does he hate you? He probably wanted to stop dating you! That was it! Stunned at your own thoughts, you were close to tears, rubbing your palms over your (e/c) eyes. “(Y/N). Hey!” You heard behind you the voice of one of your closest friends. Standing up, you jumped on him, trying to not cry in front of him. “MUKUUUU! I AM THE WORST!!!” Surprised by you, Muku held you in his arms, when you started to tell him your thoughts about Yuki, but Muku assured you that it wasn’t true and Yuki loved you or else, he would have broken up with you.

Maybe, the manga-loving boy was right… Yuki was a very honest person. He would have broken up with you, which means that the only reason why he was sighing so often around you, was… You were making him uncomfortable… Shit. Now it had to mean, that you have to stop it…

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“Good morning, Muku and Yuki.” Immediately the mentioned boy’s eyes widen by the voice, taking a deep breath and expecting for the bear hug but then nothing happened. This small action or more likely no action, left the mankai’s designer gobsmacked on his chair. He heard how your small footsteps padded against the classroom floor to your seat, sitting down and preparing for the day to start. Was that really you? What happened right now?

But it was getting weirder and weirder for your boyfriend. Day after day, you talked to him like on every other day but there was no clinginess. Nothing. It was like as if some aliens kidnapped you and changed you. At first, Yuki was pretty much weirded out by it, but then he actually liked that new you. There was no “Muku, here, a candy for you and for my dear boyfriend a big hug!” or “Yukiii~ Let’s cuddle! I know that you are trying to finish that costume but I wanna cuddleeee!”.

You were no longer a tail wagging puppy, who just wanted to feel loved. It was a little bit relaxing for Yuki, but then, when he was sitting on his chair, needle in hand and glancing every here and there at you, he felt… lonely.

Right now, you were sitting on the other side of his room, reading a book and sometimes looking at some videos or other things on instablam. Who was he kidding? He missed it. By now, you were trying to cuddle him or compliment him but the only thing you were doing is being quiet like a sleeping kitten. Sure, he always wanted this, but Yuki changed his mind!

Out of the blue, your name left his lips as he stepped closer to you until Yuki was towering you. Flicking your forehead, he showed one emotion you saw so many times. Grumpiness and a bit disappointment. But why? You were just doing the things he wanted you to do! Folding his arms, Yuki stared into your eyes. “What are you doing there, idiot?” You hear him say.

“Uh… Just reading a book… Why?” You folded your arms now, confused by your boyfriend. Letting out a soft sigh, Yuki tugged your wrist until you stood up from your seat. Before you even realized it, you were trapped in his arms. Unbelievable… Yuki was embracing you! He uttered your name softly, holding you. “I miss you.” He said quietly. “But I’m here…” You chuckled at the boy. “I mean… I missed everything… Your love, affection, clinginess… Everything… Show it again, idiot. I want you to love me again.” – “Always.”

And that’s what he got. Your love.

[dear-mankai]

Your blog is really cool! Could I request Sakyo x Reader headcannons please? Thanks so much!

Cool? This ol' blog? Why thx for the compliment~ And your wish is my command! (︶ω︶)

Sakyo may look like a strict boyfriend but he's really a softie on the inside though he'll deny it

So when you approach him one day with two tickets to an amusement park, it only took a few words accompanied by your sweet puppy eyes and pouty lips for him to agree to go on a date with you there

He'll most likely complain that he's too old for amusement parks but that doesn't stop him from clearing his schedule the next day so he can spend time with you

He'll pick you up the next morning and Sakyo may or may not have looked at you in a daze when you appeared in front of him in your best clothes. Combine that with your cute smile and he'll be all uwu soft

When you arrive at your destination, you immediately pull Sakyo to all the rides you thought was fun. He'll never say no to whatever you pick

At one point, you two entered a haunted house and you use this as a chance to cling desperately to his side from start to finish tbh he'll scare away all the jump scares with his glare to the point that he'll fit right in with the haunted house

Sakyo spots a photo booth and you're surprised when he suggests that you two take a few pictures. You happily agree though! And when the last shot is about to be taken, you'll be caught off-guard when he gives a quick peck on your cheek~

When you eventually get tired from walking, Sakyo notices this and orders tells you to rest. He leaves you for a moment to buy some snacks and, perhaps it's because of his good mood, spoon-feed you the ice cream he bought for himself!

After the break, you two will visit the stalls! You'll have a small competition in one of the stalls where whoever shoots the most gets to do one thing for the other. Sakyo wins but says he'll use his reward at a later time

An amusement park date isn't a date if you two don't end it on the ferris wheel ride!

You'll be watching the view of the whole park! The night sky makes it seem more dazzling from the top and you don't even notice Sakyo staring at you with a look of adoration in his eyes

Sakyo: "Hey, close your eyes."

You're confused by this but he tells you that he's using the reward from earlier so you've no choice but to comply

Something warm and soft gently presses on your lips which causes you to smile as you kiss Sakyo back. And that is the best way to end a date with the soft yakuza!

[emilycollins00]

Hello !! If it’s alright, could I request some cuddling HCs for Itaru? Love your writing ^^

Hi love, aaah thank you so much for the compliment! 💕 Oh yes, yes, yes! Love cuddles and Itaru so absolutely yes! 

In fact, I loved it so much that before I noticed had a small scenario...? I keep saying it, but I hope it was okay (mainly because you guys ask me hcs and then I go doing more scenarios than anything sometimes... or maybe it’s overthinking from my part?)

Leaving my thoughts aside, I truly hope you enjoy it as much as I did dear, here you go! 💕

Itaru’s cuddling

I pretty much imagine Itaru as the unpredictable king of cuddles? They depend on the day, place and how he’s feeling.

Most of the time, Itaru’s cuddles are low-key subtle.

When you two are at your house, he lingers close to you, caressing your hand as you two watch a movie or bumps his shoulders against yours.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to or doesn’t like it, believe me, he DOES enjoy your hugs and embraces, it just… doesn’t come to him that naturally.

HOWEVER.

There are times when he might come tired from work, be grumpy because of a failed gacha or have been missing you more than usual.

In those days Itaru goes FULL cuddle on you, no matter where you are or who you are with: This man doesn’t give a ****

You could very well be at the dorm, talking with Izumi and Sakyo on the sofa over a cup of tea and he would arrive, see you there and Itaru just…would drop his head onto your lap without saying a word.

“Uh…Itaru?”

“Chigasaki, what are you-“

“Don’t mind me guys, just charging batteries. Please keep talking as if I’m not here.”

You find it cute.

When you two are back in his room though.

The. Worst.

It’s almost an impossible mission to get his full attention away from his games and that carries over to cuddling too.

At least that’s what you thought at the beginning of your relationship. Soon, you notice he doesn’t complain if you snuggle up to or wrap your arms around him.

You even end up commenting live his plays on his lap, making him smile.

Wakes you up in his arms at 5:00 am to get you finally to bed or finds you sleeping on the sofa, waiting for him to finish.

Probably uses the opportunity to take photos and tease you.

“Beautiful drooling here, Y/N.”

“If you send it to anyone I’ll drown your computer and then murder you.”

He keeps saying he deletes them but don’t let it fool you, HE HAS AN ALBUM FULL OF YOU that he loves looking at from time to time.

Enjoys making small talk while you cuddle him and kiss each other over and over.

Despite what he might say or act, he actually craves your physical affection and is thankful for you putting up with him.

                                     ……………………………….

Tired from work, you had gone straight to Mankai to spend time with your boyfriend. After greeting some of the other actors on the way, you did not hesitate to head straight to the gamer’s room.

The familiar scent mixed with his daily perfume entered your nostrils as you opened his door. You were only able to take a glimpse of the back of his head, the swivel chair covering his body.

It was chilly, you noticed. Not too much, but enough to make you get small goosebumps. “How come it’s cold? You don’t even have windows to open…”

You turned to him, but he didn’t look like he had heard you. Or seen you, as a matter of fact.

“Itaru.”

No response.

“Itaru!”

“Hmm? Oh, Y/N, hey there,” he took a quick glance at you and looked back on the screen. “We didn’t have anything planned, right?”

“No, but I still demand attention.”

“Sure, sure, I’m almost done, I swear.”

Spoiler alert: that would probably not be true.

You sighed, used to it and sat on the sofa. Fortunately, Itaru having a room to himself meant the couch was big enough for you to lean comfortably.

Closing your eyes, you heard the sound of continuous clicks of his wireless computer mouse and keyboard in the distance.

                                       ............……………………

“Y/N.”

He sees you mumbling in your sleep and smiles unconsciously “I thought you wanted me for something?”

You finally open your eyes, seeing his face a few inches far from yours.

You two stayed a few seconds in silence, staring at each other until you broke the contact to kiss him softly.

“Mhm? Is that my reward?”

“You wish. It’s MY reward for putting up with you and your ranking games.” you yawned, slightly shivering. You noticed a blanket on you.

Looks like Itaru had given it to you at some point when you fell asleep.

He stared at you again, in silence. Much to your surprise, he made space for himself and snuggled with you, feeling your warmth. 

He started to mindlessly caress your hair. It felt good.

“Tough day, uh.”

“So tough.”

He laughed. “Well, it’s late but… welcome home anyway.”

The exhaustion from work and the grumpiness you had felt started to dissipate as you got lost in his strokes. With your eyes still half shut, your lips formed a small smile, feeling comforted.

Itaru smiled too, planting a kiss on the top of your head. You pulled away slightly and tilted your chin up. He didn’t hesitate, closing the distance between your two for a kiss. Sweet, short and full of longingness.

“I’m home, Itaru.”

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Itaru asdfghj you can’t be a teaser and also all sweet (me, as I wrote this)

Wish you all a wonderful day!💕

[natsu-tte-noodle]

手紙 (Letters) - To Sakyo

(Cross Posted on AO3)

Words: 1081 Warnings: None

Dear Sakyo,

The air is very crisp lately, so it feels like winter is really almost upon us.  On days like these, nothing is better than resting under a kotatsu and having a warm drink.

That said, sup Frooch?

Hahaha did I getcha??  I bet you totally thought it was someone from the Winter Troupe didn’t you?  I wish I could see your face when you read this.  Is it too much to ask for a selfie to commemorate the occasion?

Anyway, I gotta say I totally wasn’t expecting to pull you for this project.  But not in like a bad way!  I love that Izumi’s always surprising us like this.  I know I’ve definitely never written a letter to you, but also idk if I’ve ever gotten the chance to sit down and have a heart to heart either.  So this is a whole new opportunity in more ways than one!  Well, if it’s a letter it’s a pretty one-sided heart to heart but you know what I mean lol.

Really though, I wasn’t making it up when I said it’s getting super cold.  Like, major cold.  It’s an ice age in the common room and we’re all gonna freeze our tootsies off soon!  It won’t kill us to turn the heat on a little early this year, will it?  I think Tsuzuroon’s gonna be a popsicle soon, and then we won’t have any scripts.  Sooooo it’ll save us money in the long run if we turn on the heat now (人ゝω・）

Speaking of Tsuzuroon, he really took the Autumn Troupe in a new direction with Mantou Fist, huh?  Taicchan’s the only one who looks like he’d be good at comedy (no offense lol), but you all did such a killer job with it!

You and Omimi especially took me by surprise!  Using Omimi’s kitchen knowledge and treating it like kung fu was amazing, but the real show stopper was definitely your senile old man act.  Like?  That part where you made up an entire fake technique to make them Omimi’s problem, and then later when it’s revealed that your own technique was a recipe the whole time??  I was in TEARS, Frooch.  It was so funny.  Gotta say, the casting was *chef’s kiss*.

It makes me wonder what else we’re gonna get that pushes our boundaries, y’know?  Like, I think we’ve all kinda already done some action, but will Winter do a fairy tale?  Will Summer do a tragedy?  I can’t believe I’ve gotta consider the yakuza Sakyo Furuichi as one of my comedy rivals now!  But I guess that’s the beauty of MANKAI!  You never know what to expect here.

You know what else they’d never expect?  If we woke up tomorrow and the heat was on wink wink

Well anyway.  This is super disorganized and you’re probably cringing at my lack of structure, and to tell you the truth it’s because I mi~ght be kinda stuck.  I told Sumi that memories make for good letters, but like.  My days haven’t exactly been filled with daring adventures with Frooch.  (We should totally go on a daring adventure together btw.  Frooch-Kazu bank robbery bonding let’s goooo!)  So in a totally lame turn of events, I can’t follow my own advice.  I mean, maybe you’d like to get a letter that says stuff like “hey remember when I sat in on your practice and taught you how to be funnier?”  But I’ve got a reputation as a chill and relatable guy to keep up so I can’t give you a snoozefest of a letter.

I know what you’re thinking right now: “It doesn’t matter because I’m the only one who’s going to read it.”  And I mean I guess I can TRY to think about it that way, but you’re also not gonna let me live it down if I look like I’m not trying so??  But I guess it’s looped around and I’m trying too hard now.  I’m just… well.  You’re gonna laugh at me but I guess I’m legit afraid of giving you a bad letter.  Since it’s like every kid’s worst nightmare to make a bad impression on one of their heroes.

Oh haha wow did I say that out loud?  Write, I mean?  Oh gosh that’s embarra

Sorry about wasting so much space.  I’m gonna, uh, get real for a second.  Yeah, if you actually read this far into this mess, surprise I consider you one of my heroes.

Surprising, I know.  I was kind of taken aback too, but in one of my elective courses we were doing a short biography assignment and we were told to choose one of our heroes as the subject.  And I was thinking about which of my heroes I should choose—my dad, Sumi, Hiroshi Yoshida—and then your name also came to mind.  I ended up choosing my dad because I didn’t know what you’d be comfy with me disclosing, but the thought’s stuck with me since then.

I don’t think I can properly explain why, but I’ll give it a go.  I think it’s because you just… know yourself?  You’ve known what you wanted to do with your life ever since you were what, 11?  And you raised a kid who I heard has known since he was four.  Meanwhile there’s so many people here who still don’t know what they wanna do.

My dream job is basically never having to make that choice.  I don’t regret that decision at all and I’m super psyched for what that future’s gonna hold for me, but there’s something… really strong about having such solid goals, I think.  It’s not even about achieving those goals, just.  Having them.

Maybe it’s a “grass is always greener” thing, since I really don’t think I’ll ever be a straight path kinda guy like you, but.  Yeah.  I think you’re pog for realisies, Frooch.  The bee’s knees, if you will.  Even if you probably wanna kill me most days lol

Sorry about that, by the way.  I don’t mean to bug you so much (^_^;)

Anyway, I don’t really know how to bounce back into the goofs and gaffs without being super cubic about it, so I’ll wrap this up.  But yeah!  We should do that daring adventure thing sometime.  Or like coffee.  Whatever “respectable adults and not sniveling brats” do for fun.

If you don’t get on it soon, I’ll drag you out myself! (*・∀-)☆

- Kazu ☆

PS pls turn the heat on

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