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[teppensubteam]

Detective Keito’s Interrogation Room 18 English Subs

In this episode, Matsuoka Sakura has been charged with crimes. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W_0ep4bavcYJTf8k3fZmV1ASXh1RPCob/view?usp=share_link

[jewwyfeesh]

The Detective's Banquet 1

Writer: Mitsuki

Character(s): Shino Hajime, Mashiro Tomoya, Hidaka Hokuto, Sakuma Ritsu, Isara Mao, Hasumi Keito, Sakuma Rei, Kazehaya Tatsumi, HiMERU, Shiina Niki

Translated by: jewwyfeesh

Hokuto: Analysis result: no signs of life have been detected.

Season: Autumn Location: Luxury Hotel Room

[A dark and stormy night, in a certain hotel room…]

Tomoya: How did it end up like this…

At first, it was meant to be a one-off banquet with inference and logical reasoning as its main theme, but… suddenly, there was a real case to be solved.

Due to the unexpected rainstorm, the once comfy holiday spot became an island isolated from the outside world. Everyone’s stuck here, unable to leave.

We were like beasts trapped in a cage – despite looking for clues all over the place, wracking our brains trying to reason it out, we still couldn’t find the killer hidden amongst us.

As time went by, I had an ominous premonition. That’s why I’m here, recording, narrating my side of the story as truthfully as I can.

Afterwards, I’ll hide the memory card away. If something unexpected were to happen to me, I hope that there would be someone who’ll find the clues I’ve left behind, and bring the truth to light.

I remember that—

……?!

W-who…? Who’s there!

???: It seems like you didn’t close your door fully, ‘High School Student Detective’.

Location: Dead End Cafe

[The afternoon before, in the holiday resort’s main cafe area]

Rei: Dearest detectives, welcome to this island, an island far away from any hustle and bustle. I have prepared a banquet to welcome you seven, and of course, in this feast of inference… mysteries do run aplenty.

While we are to temporarily stay within the boundaries of the hotel due to the sudden storm, I assure you that the service here is the best of the best.

As the owner of this island, as well as the organizer of the banquet… Without further ado, kindly allow me to introduce the detectives that have gathered here today.

First of all, we have my little brother, Ritsu. The media has bestowed upon him the title of ‘Vampire Detective’, but I sincerely doubt those reports that shower him with praise have sufficiently showcased Ritsu’s unparalleled intellect and cuteness—

Ritsu: Haha, anija really loves to joke, doesn’t he? There are other skilled detectives here as well, and I don’t intend on making a fool of myself in front of the real experts. Please pay him no mind, and enjoy the banquet.

Rei: I’m sure everyone’s heard of this person — possessing superb reasoning ability and the ability to solve a case without stepping foot on scene… we have the aptly named ‘Armchair Detective’!

HiMERU: Thank you for the invitation, Sakuma-san. HiMERU is very happy for this opportunity to engage the other detectives in discussions of reason.

Tatsumi: I didn’t expect to see you here, HiMERU-san; I really do look forward to working on solving these with you ♪

HiMERU: Likewise. HiMERU wasn’t expecting to bump into you here either.

Tatsumi: Aah, I almost forgot to introduce myself to you all. I’m Kazehaya Tatsumi, a pastor from a nearby church. I happened to have helped solve a few cases while working. As such, I was referred to as the ‘Clergyman Detective’.

Mao: Both an idol and a detective, I am Trickstar’s Isara Mao ☆

Despite being called the ‘Idol Detective’, I only helped to investigate a case before a concert, which allowed the event to proceed as planned… it’s not really something worth boasting about…

Hajime: I’m the ‘Part-time Detective’ Shino Hajime. If you need anything, please feel free to approach me ♪

Tomoya: Erm… I’m the ‘High School Student Detective’, Mashiro Tomoya… Nothing special about me.

(Why are all the acting roles I get so plain… At the very least, I would’ve liked a higher rank or title of some sort… something like ‘Super High Schxxl Detective’, maybe. That does sound way cooler.)

(Ah, Hokuto-senpai’s about to do his introduction! I better pay attention.)

Hokuto: Hidaka Hokuto. ‘Bionic Detective’. Serial Number 3A1217.

Tomoya: (I nearly forgot that Hokuto-senpai’s character is an android who uses arithmetic calculations to emulate personalities… It does sound very difficult to pull off, but Hokuto-senpai definitely won’t have a problem!)

Rei: Now that everyone has gotten to a little more about the companions you’ll be embarking on this analytical journey with… Before we kick start the competition of brains and observational skills, let us first enjoy a pleasant banquet ♪

As wine will inhibit the brain’s precision and function, kindly allow me to use this cup of blood red tomato juice to prevent that—

……?!

Ritsu: Anija?!

H-how could this happen? W-why did he suddenly collapse?

Hokuto: An anomaly has been detected. Automatically running the body scan—

Analysis result: no signs of life have been detected.

Commencing further testing—

Analysis result: fingernails are pink, complexion is cherry red, and there’s a smell of bitter almonds near the lips. Cause of death tentatively determined to be cyanide poisoning.

Ritsu: Wh-what…?! No, no! I don’t believe it…

Mao: ……

Hajime: Ritsu Onii-chan… Wait no, ‘Vampire Detective’-san, please restrain your grief…

HiMERU: That’s right. HiMERU reckons that the most important thing right now is to ascertain the identity of the killer. According to what Sakuma-san said earlier on… due to the raging thunderstorm, everyone is to stay within the boundaries of this hotel for their own safety. That’s to say—

Tatsumi: That person may very well be hiding amongst us.

HiMERU: ……Yes.

Tomoya: (Whatever happened was really unexpected, yet everyone’s quick on their feet to react! I need to keep up!)

If he was poisoned after consuming the tomato juice, that means that the poison must’ve come from either the juice or the cup, right?

​​Mao: Indeed, these methods of poisoning are more convenient than others. May I ask who has previously handled these items?

Niki: I was the one in charge of the food and drink for this banquet, but I wouldn’t think of poisoning such holy food!

Keito: The cutlery was prepared by me. Sakuma-san and I grew up together, close like brothers[1]. I have no motive to kill him.

Ritsu: I was the one who handed him that glass of tomato juice… if I had known earlier…

Hokuto: Analysis complete. Lethal doses of toxins were not found in the juice nor the vessel.

Tomoya: —EH?!

Translator's notes: [1] 情同手足 - an idiom that directly translates to "as close as one's hands and feet", which means like brothers / with a brotherly love for each other

Chapter 2 →

[sxcchxrine]

yandere slasher keito, that’s all.

[turkey-sandwich]

I cooked some shuffle units

Murder mystery

Okay, this one is the one that prompted all this. Please this would be the fucking funniest thing ever (I think I already did this exact lineup somewhere)

Just. Consider Shu's beef against Eichi, then you got Eichi's beef against tomoya. All the while there's whatever himeru and tattsun got going on. Also meru's detective thingy

Steampunk

I just want mayoi on a big ass ship again serving cunt. Also mayoi and nii-chan interactions. Rei is there because of course he is (we ignore that they were both in la mort). Everybody in this shuffle at some point has to clown on sena because it's morally correct to clown on izumi sena

Fairytale

Very obviously not inspired by dragons flying over a nowhere forest by ao3 user 21397942794 (lie) (you should read it btw it's really good it has a dragon and midoyuzu)

Also naru is a princess and midoyuzu shenanigans. Also yuzuara. And sora going "I know what you are" to Midori. Nagisa is there because I need to further my "Midori having weird but wholesome friendships with everyone in Eden" agenda. But also the bridal march tour gave me brainworms for yuzuru and nagi friendship

Circus themed

It's actually just me making an excuse to put torikasa in a unit. And jun going "haha mini ohii-san" to Tori. Torikasa being insufferable to each other that Kanata looks at them and then plays clown music because they're fucking idiots (affectionate). Mika just vibes. Also momo and sumomo returns

Megane

That's it. That's the whole shuffle unit. Just the guys with glasses. And chiaki. He gets a new glasses card. This fanservice for the megane fans (me, I am the megane fans)

Also one of them loses their glasses at one point and they have to stumble around to look for it like Velma does (it's either keito or mugi)

Futuristic

Madaleo.

They also probably use the VR thing again. And the closest thing we'll ever get to DF comeback. Mao and yuta are there because I think it's funny if they got to witness the insane chaos in the front row while kohaku's like "first time?"

Vibing at the zoo

Peachy and Thunder returns and is featured in a card that's higher than 3✩. Please HappyEle bring back the frogs....

Also wawa's birds are here, and Leon. Subaru would be here, but that would mean 3/4(?) of ANIMALS are in this unit. And I need hiiro vibing with kuro. Maybe a sparring session between them

Beach day

BEACH DAY!! Kaoru teaches mitsuru to surf and Niki grills food on the beach. Everyone is having fun. Subaru and mitsuru race with daikichi on the beach. Life is good

Obligatory someone gets hit by a volleyball in the head (it's kaoru)

Survival-esque horror

Halloween I think? Think zombie apocalypse and these are the main characters tying to survive

And also because literally any interaction with rinne is fucking funny as hell. Also remember in the main story when the bees were causing trouble? Yeah. The whole fiasco with tricking Akatsuki, kicking koga off the stage, the ryuseitai being called fake heroes incident (and rinne and niki running off on a motorcycle only for Kanata and chiaki to catch up with them and tie them up to bring them back to es). Yeah. Rinne gotta deal with that. Interesting things. And rinne gets to make fun of aira about hiiro's marriage proposal in matrix

[sucrows]

Hi hii can I request Souma, Kuro, and Keito with X, J, and E please?:)

OMGs a Souma request?? I was totally expecting for him to be entirely left behind. Like a unicorn or something. Thank you nonnie I hope to do him service.

(NSFW UNDER CUT)

[E] EXPERIENCE: 

Practically none before entering a relationship. He knows ~in theory~ what's supposed to happen. Does he know how to actually do things? Absolutely not. He’s probably seen porn before but considered it much too dirty a thing to properly watch at all. Thankfully, he is quite eager to learn and please. Getting in bed with him allows you to basically adjust him to all your preferences and he’ll be perfectly happy to follow your lead.  

[J] JACK OFF:

He’s shy and a bit ashamed of doing it. He didn’t do it for a long time, did it maybe a few times throughout high school, then got more into doing it after entering a relationship. He didn’t use to crave it often at all, only doing so when he really couldn’t get it to go down. As he’s become sexually active though, his libido has gone way up, and he can’t help himself every once in a while when he thinks about you. It’s an entirely private affair to him and is usually taken care of in the shower. He will also NOT bring it up to you so you’re going to have to do detective work if you want to figure out why he looks like a guilty dog. 

[X] X-RAY

Above average length (6-7 in or 15-18 cm) but on the thinner side of the spectrum. It’s quite pale around the base but also quite red towards the tip. He’s a shower and its proportions make it look longer than it is, though its actual size keeps it quite comfy for insertion. It sticks straight outwards when he gets hard. He’s also pretty sensitive and any type of dirty talk gets him immediately going so watch out if you want to rile him up in public. 

[E] EXPERIENCE:

He has experience! Not a massive amount, but he’s probably picked up a FWB before and if one of his friends were to proposition him then I mean, hey, why not? It’s not a crazy big taboo to him. He hasn’t thoroughly explored a lot though despite having experience. He is still quite curious about a lot of things such as kinks and toys he has yet to give a try. 

[J] JACK OFF:

With decent frequency, he’s not to embarrassed by it. He doesn’t often go out of his way to do it but sometimes the body wants what the body wants and he’s not against taking care of it. He’d rather initiate something with his partner than have to take care of it but sometimes you’re just not available so he’s another one who goes off to the shower. He tends to take it quite slowly when he does do it, enjoying long, slow, heavy pumps along the shaft over really fast ones.  

[X] X-RAY:

Longer (between 7-8 in or 18-20 cm), thicker, and a grower. Holding it is an experience because it’s so girthy, it takes a lot of preparation and lube if you want to take it. It also curves to a side a bit, but not too horribly- it's long enough that it doesn’t really impact things. The veins on it are pretty noticeable too so it’s quite the looker and a bit intimidating. Thankfully Kuro is a gentle soul, so you don’t have to worry too hard if you want to take him. 

[E] EXPERIENCE:

Mr repressed himself. He’s probably had a partner or two before, people who noticed his stress and propositioned him most likely. He’s not against casual sex to blow off steam but the world will end before he tries to make a move on someone for those purposes. He is quite knowledgeable on topics related to sex though! He’s done a lot of things to himself, researched a lot, and has at least an idea of how to pull off most things. 

[J] JACK OFF:

More often than average. Despite his composure, he’s quite the horny mess sometimes. He tries to play it off and play it down, but it’s a bit obvious sometimes. He’s also fairly shy about initiating, a bit too ashamed to just go for it. He tries to get it over with as quickly as possible, but he also likes to use toys on himself when he can. A very strange, repressed man with a complicated relationship towards his own boners. 

[X] X-RAY:

Roughly Average (5-6 in or 12-15 cm). Grower, It’s also pretty average in terms of girth. When hard, it does tend to extend straight out which is quite convenient for easy penetration. His head is noticeably sensitive too so between his length being pretty comfortably sized and that, he’s very fun to play with and very easy to give handjobs/blowjobs. 

[mika-lover]

never finished wuxia cultivator rei sakuma dating sim game me and oomf worked on, heres the sketches and possible scenes in the games

rei sakuma is the protag but he and the five eccentrics get caught into a political mess (they are investigating who is causing chaos in the cultivation realm) and in their journey they end up finding this cursed artifact and this is what ends up splitting and killing them apart as other factions frame them for a crazy incident that occurs during a conference and someone saves rei but it takes years for rei to wake up and natsume ends up waking him up

his possible love interests where kaoru hakaze ( fellow cultivator turned detective partner) keito hasumi (childhood friend (part of the same cultivation sect) to enemy to lovers ) shu itsuki (fell into a similar situation to rei where they became outcasts as a result of being apart of five eccentrics but they reconnect) eichi tenshounin ( mysterious savior but major antagonist but can be redeemed) and rinne amagi ( mysterious benefactor and owner of a gambling den )

reis primary goal is to trying to find out who framed him and his sect and redeem his sect name

the game was supposed to take place in past and present

if u want more tell me

[mihai-florescu]

Do you have any reccomendations for stories about wataru? Ive read most of the eichi related stories, but it feels like i don't know much about him outside of that

Yeaa I'll give you some of my favorites that don't include Eichi then. Phantom thieves vs detectives, Transparency and Masks, and Performance are my favorite Wataru & Tomoya/drama club stories. Then I'm not sure if you read it but there's Flower Fes, Fine's first story while Eichi was still in the hospital, sets up the dynamic Wataru has with Yuzuru and Tori. And with Keito, one of my favorite enstars lines comes from here actually (wataru pointing out keito calls himself eichi's right hand man, but eichi is left handed...)

Oh have you read Marionette and Rocket Start? Theyre not Wataru stories but he does have some chapters in them, they're fun to look back on to see how things have changed from before the war and from before Trickstar's revolution.

Maybe some stories with non drama club juniors would also be nice to rec actually to see Wataru in different company: Showtime, Cinema Theater, Easter. Triumph of the emperor for Tori-Wataru if you havent read it already too. Burning Azaleas is also a favorite, story where Rei and Tsumugi make viral amvs out of the last Yumenosaki execution (not clickbait, now you have to read it). Speaking of, there's also the chapters with Hokuto in the Kiseki arc finals i found insightful for seeing how Wataru is quite the mastermind, which gets reflected in Blackbird too, but i'm sure you've read the latter. Ohh also for 5 eccentrics interactions, the Eccentric gacha story is a must. I hope this is enough for now!

[pelagicdreams]

Ryuseitai Unit Collab speculation

Ryuseitai x Fine: it's probably be really silly, there's elegant harp background music and then the camera pans to Ryuseitai's dumbass dance moves

Ryuseitai x Trickstar: would probably just be a toned down Ryuseitai song

Ryuseitai x Alkaloid: I NEED THISBJOWBISTG ITNWOUKD GO SONHARD ALKALOID'S LYRICS OCER A SLOW RYUSEITAI BEAT AAAAAA

Ryuseitai x Eden: HELP HOW WOIKD THIS EVEN WORK, RYUSEITAI DONT SING ABOUT SEX, It's probably be in a similar vain to Deep Eclipse

Ryuseitai x Crazy:B: literally just Be The Party Bee, but with Ryuseitai there

Ryuseitai x 2wink: THIS WOLD VE SO SILLY, LIKE SCI-FI RYUSEITAI AND 2WINK OMGFF I NEED NOW

Ryuseitai x Akatsuki: OMG THEYD BE LIKE SAMURAI AND NINJAS, MAYBE SAVING LIKE A BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS (Keito)

Ryuseitai x Undead: WHAT IF RYUSEITAI WRRE LIKE HEROS BEATING THE EVIL MONSTERS (Undead) THATD BEBSONCOOL

Ryuseitai x Ra*bits: we already know how this went

Ryuseitai x Knights: we already know how this went

Ryuseitai x MaM: WILD WEST RYUSEITAI

Ryuseitai x Switch: NO NOWBTHIS IS SCI FI RYUSEITAI OMG IT'D BE SO CUTE, ID KILL TO SEE SHINOBU AND SORA INTERAVT ON SYAGE

Ryuseitai x Double Face: Detective Ryuseitai

[axellis-archv-2]

ok where are you guys sitting

btw readmore for some notes of what the seating environment is like

TABLE 1: - I think every and all idols have an innate sense of 'this table needs someone to talk about rainbows and sunshine with' so Nazuna immediately detected the depression-zone on his radar and is over there.

TABLE 3: - Fusehound are literally sitting like this

TABLE 4: - ok. so. idv edgar has like the most absurd and obnoxious crush on ramattrα and its like kind of embarrassing for everybody whos witnessing because ramattrα just either isnt interested or doesnt know . ramattrα sat down with ED eggy because robits unite or whatever and is like only interested in talking with him. pure vanilla keeps trying to chime in but ramattrα gets increasingly jabby and it makes pure vanilla really uncomfortable. if this isnt enough idv edgar is like the gayest homophobic man in the history of mankind and is like Seeting because of f.usehound behind him && the yuri action thats going on with table 1

TABLE 5: - the nerd table got infiltrated by madeleine and everybody is having like. the Worst time because of it. but keito was already having a bit of a bad time because he thinks caustic & luchino are like going to start planning on unleashing a gas into this lunchroom

TABLE 7: - svarog was like ordered to sit there to make sure that the rest of the table of maniacs dont actually start any trouble

TABLE 8: - omen wanted to leave and eat in the bathroom but butter pretzel & niran started having a genuine sweet and fun conversation with him so now hes stuck there and forced to have a good time . but also theyre in proximity to madeleine who is VERY LOUD so omen still wants to bolt

[emilythenavi-animorpher]

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Aiko & Keito belong to @inaaya while Faye/Suoh family belong to @mild-secret-au

My Art Style: | Original Design:

Her Voice by Serena

Name: Princess Aiko Faye/Suoh

First Name Meaning: Little Loved One & beloved child.

Last Name Meaning: Fairy/Dragon

Nicknames: Koko or Okia

Birthday: November 15

Age: 97/19 (Human disguise)

Species: Fairy Dragon: a hybrid of Fairy, Asian, or Eastern Dragon.

Gender: Female ♀

Relationship status: Single

Sexuality: Bisexual & Asexual

Facts: She is like Kazmui Beautiful and such she can be smart as well she had an Ex-boyfriend before until Longwei found out and sent Cryo to find out what he was doing, he was trying to cheat with another mythical creature, Cryo told Aiko and she was Furious and she put a love cruse on them both, and she moves on with her life and always doesn't want to talk about herself sometimes but Kazumi was like the same well more different and her grandparents like the dragon lord always tries to kidnap her but Longwei didn't want him to take her so she was homeschooled. And she tries to control her powers but her twin brother Keitaro is always arguing with her.

Partner:

Unnamed ex-boyfriend

Parents:

Longwei Suoh/Faye (father)

Mizuki Faye/Suoh (mother)

Sibling:

Keitaro Faye/Suoh (Twin brother and fifth twin)

Kazumi Samaira Faye/Suoh (first twin and eldest sister)

Cryo Sahir Faye/Suoh (first twin or eldest twin brother)

Doku Jiro Faye/Suoh (second twin and older brother)

Fūjin Adalie Faye/Suoh (second twin and older sister)

Daichi Caesar Faye/Suoh (third twin and oldest brother)

Eimi Maren Faye/Suoh (third twin and oldest sister)

Kazuya Aiden Faye/Suoh (fourth twin and middle sister)

Chikao Sage Faye/Suoh (fourth twin and middle brother)

Li Jing Faye/Suoh (sixth twin and youngest sister)

Shen Faye/Suoh (sixth twin and youngest brother)

Relative:

Faye Ancestors

Suoh Ancestors

Long Suoh (Deceased paternal great-grandfather)

Tatsuo Suoh (Deceased paternal great-grandmother)

Ju-long Suoh (Great uncle)

Demeter (Great aunt)

Alexander (Uncle)

Persephone (Aunt)

Iris (Cousin)

Longwang Suoh (Paternal grandfather)

Kayda Suoh (Paternal grandmother)

Draco Suoh (Paternal uncle)

Tatsuya Suoh (Paternal uncle)

Ryu Suoh (Paternal uncle)

Kaida Suoh (Paternal aunt)

Ryoko Suoh (Paternal aunt)

Belindo Suoh (Paternal aunt)

Yong-sun Suoh (Paternal aunt)

Tawn Suoh (Paternal aunt)

Druk Suoh (Paternal aunt)

Drake Suoh (Cousin)

Deborah Suoh (Cousin)

Natsumi Suoh (Cousin)

Yaiyoi Suoh (Cousin)

Jax Suoh (Cousin)

Sax Suoh (Cousin)

Max Suoh (Cousin)

Julong Suoh (Cousin)

Yinxing Suoh (Cousin)

Xiongjong Suoh (Cousin)

Oberon Faye (Maternal grandfather)

Titania Faye (Maternal grandmother)

Preston Faye (Maternal uncle)

Sebille Faye (Maternal aunt)

Amitola Faye (Cousin)

Munja Faye (Cousin)

Fabian Faye (Cousin)

Diamond Faye (Cousin)

Emerald Faye (Cousin)

Moonstone Faye (Cousin)

Abilities:

Mythical Bestiary

Asian Dragon Physiology

Dragon Lord Physiology

Dragon Physiology

Fairy Dragon Physiology

Fairy Physiology

Hybrid Physiology

Antenna Protrusion

Antler Protrusion

Arrow Generation

Camouflage

Claw Retraction

Decelerated Aging

Dragon Armor - only it's active in Dragon morphing

Dragon Heart

Dragon Vision

Enhanced Archery

Enhanced Hearing

Enhanced Senses

Enhanced Swimming

Enhanced Vision

Expressive Ears

Glowing Eyes - only when the power is active or glows in the dark.

Human Disguise

Jewelry Empowerment - allows users to abilities to morphing into animals based on the Chinese Zodiac & Western Astrology

Omnilingualism

Magic Resistance

Mode Switching - Dragon Mode, Fairy Mode, Hybrid Mode, Dragon Morphing, and Fairy Morphing.

Night Vision

Pointed Ears

Prehensile Tail

Tail Extension

Tail Manifestation

Weapon Summoning

Zodiac Empowerment - only on the Chinese Zodiac & Western Astrology

Powers:

Emotion Detection

Hatred Detection

Indomitable Love

Love Absorption

Love Augmentation

Love Aura

Love Constructs

Love Detection

Love Empowerment

Love Magic

Love Mastery

Love Removal

Relationship Identification

[teppensubteam]

Detective Keito’s Interrogation Room 15 English Subs

On this episode Sakata Misaki has been charged with various crimes (mostly done to her).

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wXVE0XktnnOa1NvpNHvyXTAsJxkA-RHu/view?usp=share_link

[sadboi-in-a-sweater]

Sadboi's Incredibly Strange Multifandom Adventure - Chapter 46: Animatronic Trial by Fire

They emerged in the dilapidated lobby of the infamous Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. The stale scent of pizza mixed with the metallic tang of rusted animatronics filled the air. The once cheerful decor now lay in tatters, a stark reminder of the tragedies that had unfolded here. The French Narrator's light grew dimmer as the eerie silence pressed in around them.

Sadboi murmured. "Ah yes, the place where the art of animatronics have been revitalized. A place where five poor souls were taken way, way too soon, and their agony bound them to these machines. A long, convoluted tale of madness and misery."

Keito's vibesense picked up on the dark residue of the pizzeria's past. "The souls here are tormented," he said solemnly. "We must find a way to put them to rest."

Sadboi nodded, "Yesyes, while they were alive, they were lured to a secret back room by someone in the Spring Bonnie suit. I know the basics of this world's lore by heart, if you couldn't already tell." She paused, trying to take in her surroundings, surmising where they were in the series' vast timeline.

The Guardians moved cautiously through the pizzeria, each step echoing in the desolate halls. They passed by the abandoned stage, where Freddy Fazbear and his friends once sang their mechanical jingles to the delight of children. Now, it was a haunting reminder of the horrors that lay beneath the surface. Sadboi passed by Pirate's Cove, where the now out-of-order Foxy lay in wait.

Sadboi nudged with a bit of an amusing thought, "If the nightguard's here, what do you think they feel suddenly seeing our little peacekeeping squad rolling in on the cams? Terror? Relief?"

The French Narrator chuckled nervously. "Let us hope for their relief, yes."

As they approached the office, the first animatronic encounter was unavoidable. Chica, with her unblinking gaze and snapped beak, emerged from the shadows. The Guardians tensed, ready to spring into action, but Sadboi held up a hand, her eyes glowing softly. "We don't have to fight," she said gently. "These are just…mistakes."

The animatronic paused, seemingly confused by the lack of fear in the air. Keito stepped forward, his own vibesense pulsing out in waves of understanding. "We're here to help," he assured Chica. "We won't hurt you."

The tension in the room eased ever so slightly, and Chica tilted her head, a glimmer of curiosity flickering in her lifeless eyes. The French Narrator took this moment to step in. "We are the Guardians of Synthesis, sentinels of peace across the multiverses. Tell us, what ails this place?"

Her response was a garbled mess of electrical whirs and static, but the underlying emotion was clear: pain. Sadboi's empathetic abilities allowed her to feel the depth of the trapped souls within the animatronics. She knew they weren't monsters, but rather, lost souls seeking resolution. "We need to find the source," she murmured, her voice laced with determination. "The one controlling these poor beings. Or rather… the one responsible for their deaths." She looked back at The French Narrator with a grim look, one with a gleam of knowing.

Their first lead took them to the back of the pizzeria, where the original tragedy had occurred. The Guardians split into two groups to cover more ground; Keito, Sadboi, and The French Narrator headed towards the secret room while Sento and Yomotsuhi searched the backstage. The air grew heavier as they approached the hidden space, the very walls seeming to whisper the dark secrets of the past.

Sadboi elaborated on her plan. "If I'm remembering correctly, somewhere around here should be a sealed saferoom, what I was talking about earlier. It was something that patrons weren't supposed to know about, but since we're not quite the normal visitor so to say, we should keep an eye out for its location." Sadboi started to feel the walls, her intricate sensory workings detecting the slightest anomalies that might indicate a hidden compartment.

The French Narrator nodded solemnly. "Oui, oui, the saferoom. It's said to contain the heart of the tragedy that has plagued this place. But beware, my friends, for the path ahead is fraught with danger and secrets."

Keito looked around, his vibesense on high alert. "The negative energy is dense here. The emotions… it's like a maelstrom of fear and despair." He paused, taking a deep breath. "But there's something else too… anger, a deep-rooted anger."

The trio moved cautiously through the dimly lit corridors, their eyes peeled for any signs of the hidden room. The air grew heavier with each step, as if the very walls of the pizzeria were pressing down upon them. The silence was only broken by the distant sound of robotic giggling and the occasional, unsettling creak of metal on metal.

However, as Sadboi felt a certain wall, her synthetic skin pulsed in a silent exclamation. "Here," she whispered, tapping a spot that seemed to resonate with a hint of the hidden. The French Narrator nodded and stepped back, giving her space to work.

Sadboi took a deep breath, and she used her mechanism assimilation to form a blunt object to break the seal with precision. The wall clicked and shifted, revealing a hidden passage. The French Narrator whispered, "Alors, let us proceed with caution, for we tread on the precipice of sorrow." They entered the secret room, the darkness seemingly alive with the whispers of the past. Sadboi took a step inside, her gaze bouncing around from boxes full of old promotional materials for "Fredbear's Family Diner" to the faded drawings of children on the wall. The room was a time capsule, a chilling reminder of what once was.

However, Sadboi's gaze locked onto something, and she murmured an "a-ha" as she approached a limp suit on the ground. It was a yellow rabbit with green eyes, a purple bowtie on its felt facade. She carefully approached the suit, seeing as it was empty, and let the others know with a quiet "I've found it, the springlock suit the murderer used."

The French Narrator nodded solemnly, understanding the gravity of the situation. Keito's vibesense went haywire, picking up on the intense emotions that had been trapped within this room for so long. The anger was palpable, but it was the fear that was almost suffocating. It was the same fear that had once driven him to become Kamen Rider Synthetix.

"I have a plan." Sadboi said, "The springlock suits were originally an advancement in the restaurant's immersion, blending together an animatronic and a mascot costume. However, the mechanisms that keep the whole thing in 'suit mode', the springlocks that the suits are named after, are incredibly fickle, and that led to a whole bunch of accidents where the performers would get… well, you can imagine."

"But why is this suit here?" Keito questioned, his vibesense picking up a heavy burden of sadness and regret.

Sadboi responded with a simple, "Well, it's because someone wanted to hide it. The perpetrator of the murders. But since we've found it since he did, then we could perhaps bring an early resolution to the animatronics' undead suffering. I'll just need to dismantle the thing first."

The French Narrator nodded solemnly, "C'est une bonne idée, Sadboi. Nous devons tout d'abord libérer les êtres qui ont souffert dans ces machines maudites."

Sadboi took a deep breath, her hands moving with surprising grace as she began to dismantle the springlock suit. Each twist and pull of the metal components echoed in the small space, a symphony of sorrowful history being undone. Her eyes focused on the task at hand, she murmured to herself, "Okay, so, I've played the games, I know how these work. Just need to… there." With a final snap, the suit's head popped open, revealing a human skull, a stark reminder of the tragedies that had occurred. She gently lifted it out, setting it aside with care.

"And now we can just pack the parts away." Sadboi murmured. "I have an idea what to do with this. We can use it as evidence."

Keito's vibesense was pulsing with the emotions of the room. "But what about the souls trapped within the other animatronics?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern.

Sadboi spoke up. "Well, it's the same guy committing these murders. All five of them, by the same person." She followed it with a quip, "Guess the proper auths in Hurricane, Utah need to get their act together." The French Narrator nodded solemnly, his expression reflecting the gravity of the situation.

The trio exited the secret room and made their way through the pizzeria, the eerie silence occasionally pierced by the distant clanking of the animatronics' movements. "We need to find a way to free these souls," Sadboi said, her voice a mix of determination and sadness. "They deserve peace."

The French Narrator nodded gravely. "We must be careful, les amis. The spirits here are filled with anger and fear. We must approach them with empathy and understanding."

As they moved deeper into the pizzeria, the shadows grew longer and the air thick with dread. The animatronics grew more active, their eyes gleaming with malicious intent. Keito took the lead, his vibesense guiding them through the maze of corridors. "This way," he murmured, the red streaks in his armor pulsing faintly with the negative energy surrounding them.

Suddenly, the lights flickered, and the sound of heavy footsteps approached. Sadboi noted that the footsteps weren't those of any of the animatronics, but rather, of a human. Her eyeholes narrowed, focusing her vibesense on the incoming vibe signature. She could feel not fear from the signature, but anger and a very tiny pang of guilt. Sadboi gave a few deep breaths, trying to keep herself calm. She knew that confrontation was inevitable but hoped they could find a peaceful solution. She turned around, her resolve unwavering, even in this dreary place.

"Who's there?" she called out, her voice echoing through the cold metal corridor. The footsteps stopped for a moment before continuing, growing louder and closer. Keito and the French Narrator exchanged a look of concern, ready to leap into action if necessary.

Around the corner emerged a figure in a tattered security guard's uniform, their eyes wild and desperate. It was William Afton, the man behind the tragedies that had plagued the pizzeria. He held a tarnished microphone in one hand, a symbol of the torture he had once inflicted. Recognizing the presence of the Guardians, Afton's anger boiled over. "You think you can just waltz in here and save the day?" he sneered, raising the microphone like a weapon.

Sadboi's bravery remained unbroken. "Well, if it isn't the man behind the slaughter himself. We're here to fix the mess you made in your sick pursuits of trying to beat death itself."

Keito's eyes narrowed, his vibesense pulsing with the intensity of Afton's emotions. "We understand anger, Mr. Afton, but we're here to help. The spirits trapped here, they're suffering because of you. We want to set them free, and we can do it without any more bloodshed."

Afton's grip tightened on the microphone, his body quivering with rage. "They're mine! I made them, I control them!" he bellowed, his voice echoing through the corridor. The French Narrator stepped forward, his calm demeanor a stark contrast to the tension.

"Mais monsieur, you cannot control what you do not understand," he said in a soothing tone, his French accent thick. "Let us help you and these poor souls find peace."

Sadboi nodded, "Look at the devastation your little…agony experiments…have caused to the very establishment you once held so dearly." Her tone dropped its usually nonserious and cheery quality. "You used to have people who loved you, but grief has devoured you and turned you into a madman! If you comply with us, perhaps we can set your life right again."

Afton's eyes widened, and for a brief moment, the madness seemed to recede, revealing a man lost in his own creation of horror. But then, with a snarl, he lunged at them, the microphone crackling with malevolent energy. The French Narrator swiftly stepped aside, and Keito, with a grace that belied his newfound power, caught the microphone with a sonic wave from his hand, disarming Afton.

"We do not wish to fight," Keito said firmly, his voice a mix of authority and compassion. "But we will if we must to free these innocent souls."

Sadboi was in agreement. "Mr. Afton, you've had your own troubled past. I know what it's like to feel utterly alone and end up isolating yourself in a world of your own creations, but I've found myself people who love me no matter what. You've lost your family through a series of horrible tragedies, but it is my belief that family is not bound by blood, but by the relationships you cherish. Perhaps it is time for you to turn a new chapter, and move on."

The room grew eerily quiet, and for a moment, it seemed as though William Afton was contemplating their words. But then, with a sadistic chuckle, he retorted, "You think you can just waltz in here and save everyone? This is my world. My rules. The only thing you'll do is become a part of the show."

Sadboi sighed, her eyes a mix of sadness and determination. "Very well," she said, raising her hands. The air around her crackled with a faint blue glow as she called upon the Element of Synthesis. "If that's what you choose, then we must ensure that your 'show' does not go on to hurt anyone else."

The French Narrator stepped forward, his voice calm yet firm. "Monsieur Afton, you are not alone in your pain. Let us help you, as we have helped others. We do not wish for a battle, but for peace and understanding."

Afton's grin twisted into a snarl. "Peace? You speak of peace when you stand before me, a parasite, and a creature of destruction?" He gestured at Keito, whose vibesense was now pulsing with a deep, resonating anger.

Sadboi simply shrugged the comment off, "I've not let that fact define me."

Keito took a deep breath, his vibesense tingling with the intensity of Afton's emotions. He knew that anger and fear were the most dangerous, especially when mixed together. "We're not here to judge you," he said, his voice measured. "But we won't let you continue to hurt innocents."

The French Narrator nodded in agreement, his expression solemn. "We are the Guardians of Synthesis," he announced, his voice echoing slightly in the small room. "Our purpose is to bring harmony to the multiverse, even in the darkest of corners."

Afton's eyes narrowed, his animatronic creations seeming to quiver with anticipation. "Then perhaps it's time for a performance," he said, his tone menacing. "One that you'll never forget."

With a flick of his wrist, the room around them began to shift and change. The walls warped and twisted into a twisted funhouse mirror maze, reflecting their distorted forms in every direction. The spirits of the children, now freed from their mechanical prisons, hovered in the air like lost souls, their cries for help piercing the air.

Sadboi's heart ached at the sight. Despite her fears and the overwhelming emotions that flooded the room, she knew what they had to do. "We'll find them," she assured her allies, her voice steady. "We'll bring them home."

The French Narrator took the lead, his narrative voice cutting through the chaos like a beacon. "This way," he called out, navigating the maze with surprising ease. The others followed closely, each one's unique abilities coming into play as they encountered traps and obstacles designed to confuse and disorient.

Keito's vibesense was a lifeline, guiding them toward the purest, most desperate cries for help. The spirits grew stronger as they drew closer, their collective energy fueling the anger in Keito's core. He knew that if he lost control, he might become the very monster he sought to defeat.

Sadboi, ever observant, noticed his struggle and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Remember, Keito," she said softly. "It's not about anger. It's about understanding. Let's do this together."

Their bond grew stronger with each step, their hearts beating in unison with the pulsing rhythm of the maze. The French Narrator's words of encouragement and wisdom echoed through the corridors, reminding them of the unity that had brought them so far.

Finally, they reached the heart of the maze, where Afton waited with his most twisted creation yet. The creature loomed over them, a grotesque amalgamation of metal and fabric, a twisted mockery of the joy it had once brought to children.

"We're not leaving without the souls," Sadboi declared, her voice filled with the power of the Element of Synthesis.

Afton smirked, his eyes glinting with madness. "And what makes you think you can just take them?"

Keito stepped forward, his own vibesense flaring with determination. "Because we understand the true power of connection," he said, his voice resonating with the force of his conviction. "The bonds we share can overcome any fear or anger."

The creature roared, but before it could attack, a sudden blast of light filled the room. The spirits of the children rushed towards them, drawn to the warmth and compassion that radiated from the Guardians.

Afton's smile faded as his creation began to falter, the spirits' energy weakening its hold. "No!" he screamed, his fists clenched in rage.

But it was too late. The spirits merged with the Guardians, their essences blending together into a powerful force of purity and light. The creature stumbled, then collapsed with a deafening crash.

The French Narrator spoke, his words filled with a gentle authority. "The time for fear has ended," he said. "Let the healing begin."

And as the room faded back to reality, the spirits of the children dissipated into the light, finally finding peace. Afton, defeated and alone, slumped to the ground, the madness leaving his eyes.

Sadboi knelt beside him, her eyes filled with a strange mix of pity and resolve. "We can help you," she offered. "But you must choose to be helped."

For a moment, it seemed as though Afton might consider her words. But then, with a final, desperate laugh, he disappeared into the shadows, leaving the Guardians to ponder the complexity of redemption and the depths of human suffering.

Sadboi let out another sigh, looking at the dismantled Spring Bonnie springlock suit in her grasp. "Very well, let us burn the springlock suit and reduce it to mere scrap. It's purpose has been served."

The French Narrator nodded solemnly. "And with it, we shall burn the fear and anger that once held these spirits captive."

Together, the Guardians gathered around the dismantled suit, each contributing their energy to the flames that began to engulf it. The room grew brighter as the darkness receded, replaced by a warmth that seemed to seep into their very souls. The fire grew higher and higher, until the suit was nothing but a pile of ashes.

Sadboi looked around at her friends, her eyes reflecting the flickering light. "Our work here is not done," she said, her voice firm. "We must ensure that the spirits of these children are truly at rest. After all, there are other locations than this one."

Sadboi plotted out a map of all the locations she knew of, including sister locations and potential haunts of the remaining spirits. The team dispersed, each member taking a different path to cover more ground. She and Keito took the lead, their vibesense guiding them through the twisted corridors of the abandoned pizzeria. The air was thick with the echoes of laughter and screams, a stark contrast to the silence that now filled the space.

As they moved deeper into the building, the walls began to pulse with a sickly red light. The spirits grew restless, reaching out to them with desperate whispers. Keito gritted his teeth, his vibesense on overload as he tried to focus. "Their pain… it's everywhere," he murmured, his voice tight with the effort of holding back his own emotions.

Sadboi's eyes narrowed in determination. "We can't let them suffer any longer," she said. "We need to find the source of this fear and put an end to it."

They stumbled upon a hidden room, the door sealed with a complex lock. The French Narrator's voice echoed through the air. "Sadboi, Keito, I believe this is where the last piece of Afton's control lies," he said, his tone urgent. "You must destroy it to free the spirits fully."

The two cubeheads approached the door, their hearts pounding in sync. Keito took a deep breath, focusing his power. "Ready?"

Sadboi nodded, her eyes flashing with resolve. "Ready."

With a mighty roar, Keito's vibesense shattered the lock. The door swung open, revealing a chamber filled with twisted machinery and a single, pulsing core. The essence of fear itself seemed to emanate from it, a palpable force that made their skin crawl.

They stepped inside, hand in hand, ready to face the final battle for the souls of the innocent children. The core pulsed faster, as if sensing their presence.

Sadboi raised her Element of Synthesis, a beacon of light in the dark room. "This ends now," she declared, her voice echoing through the chamber. "We stand for peace, for unity. Your fear has no power here."

The core responded with a deafening shriek, sending waves of terror crashing into them. But the Guardians of Synthesis were unfazed. They had faced horrors before, and they had come out stronger for it. With a combined effort, they channeled their own light and love into the core, overwhelming the fear with their bond.

The core began to crack and splinter, the fear dissipating as the light grew brighter. And then, with a final, cathartic burst, it was gone. The room was silent once more, the air clean and clear.

The French Narrator's voice filled the space, soothing and calm. "You have done well, my friends. The children are free. The 'Five Nights at Freddy's' nightmare is over."

The Guardians emerged from the chamber, exhausted but triumphant. They had faced their fears and won. They had brought peace to a world that had known only terror. And together, they knew that they could do so much more.

With a newfound sense of purpose, they turned their attention to the next world that needed their help. The multiverse was vast, filled with countless stories waiting to be written. And as long as there was darkness, they would be there, the guardians of harmony and light.

[turkey-sandwich]

Checked my cards and my 5☆ collection for funsies and this is what I got (got a little too long, oops~)

Color coded for your convenience: initial card / scout / tour / event / collab / global scout / uncolored card names are either from in game campaigns or reward from buying with real money (Sparkling Subaru, Tag Team Yuta and Joyful Days Hajime)

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Eichi: Leader Of Heaven, Daring Spy, A Breath of Spring Air, Red that Sings for the Advent of Morning

Wataru: Ode to the Rose

Tori: Red that Pierces Through the Clouds, Nocturne of Wings

Yuzuru: Passion Burning Within the Idol

Trickstar

Hokuto: Leader of Glittering Stars, My One and Only Goal

Subaru: Sparkling Even More, Breathtaking Adventure

Makoto: Splendid Snapshot

Mao: None (would've had his Ring.A.Bell card if he came home, dammit Isara)

RYUSEITAI

Tetora: Survival and Guts

Midori: Delusional Dollhouse, Hopeful Bouquet, Comfortable Staying Just As I Am, Departing Orient

Shinobu: Light Beaming from the Darkness

Kanata: None

Chiaki: Leader of Justice

ALKALOID

Hiiro: Leader of Cards, Innocent Prince

Aira: Indigo Crystals

Mayoi: Coward Hiding in the Corner

Tatsumi: Tranquil Prayer, Moon Capital Night

Eden

Nagisa: Leader of Paradise, Dream of the Wasteland, White that Sings for the Break of Dawn, Astral Echoes of Spring

Hiyori: White that Illuminates the Darkness

Ibara: Deceitful Commander, Enduring an Irregular Time, Frontline Watchdog, Sizzling Moonlit Trek

Jun: Striped Hyena's Hunt

Valkyrie

Shu: Leader of the Arts, Uncompromisable Outfit

Mika: Ruler of the Dark, Dainty Highschool Detective, Accompanying Shadow

2wink

Hinata: Leader of Twin Planets

Yuta: Tag Team Challenge

Crazy:B

Rinne: Leader of the Bees

HiMERU: Hidden Feelings

Kohaku: Hard-working Honeybee

Niki: None

UNDEAD

Rei: Leader of Demons, Entrancing Myth

Kaoru: None

Koga: Glittering Rock Wolf

Adonis: None

Ra*bits

Tomoya: Leader of Rabbits

Hajime: Clumsy Struggling Time, Lost Gretel, Joyful Days

Nazuna: Guide to the Future, Sun-kissed Ruby

Mitsuru: None

AKATSUKI

Keito: Leader of Crimson, Green-Black Guardian

Kuro: None

Souma: The Oath of Gods

Knights

Tsukasa: Rookie Skater

Leo: None

Izumi: Fairy of Morning Mist

Arashi: My Best Self, Glitter Dappled Sunlight

Ritsu: Kitten Knight

Switch

Natsume: Leader of Magic

Tsumugi: None

Sora: None

MaM

Madara: None (this is kind of sad lmao)

Total amount of 5☆ cards: 64

Flash Yellow Cards: 19

Sparkle Red Cards: 18

Brilliant Blue Cards: 16

Glitter Green Cards: 11

Unit with most amount of 5☆ cards: Eden (11), followed by fine and RYUSEITAI (both with 8 each)

Unit with the least amount of 5☆ cards: MaM (0)

Characters with the most amount of 5 ☆ cards: Ibara (5) and Midori (5)

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Revolution - 58: Challenge

Translator: Creampuffs

Keito: (Who are they? Why are they performing? What are they after?)

[Read on my blog for the best viewing experience with Oi~ssu ♪]

Location: Auditorium

Keito: (Who are they? Why are they performing? What are they after?)

(Did they burst up on stage to take exclusive control over it?)

(I suspect the visitors in the auditorium have yet to notice something is wrong. Do they think this is part of today’s performance?)

(The Student Council is understaffed, and it’s difficult to say that the security here is perfect.)

(I should be preparing for my performance in the dressing room, but I was in the Student Council Room doing office work.)

(Did they use that chance to jump up on stage and start performing like it was the most natural thing to do?)

(How incorrigible.)

You scoundrels…! What are you doing!? I’ll consider this an act of rebellion against the Student Council!

Leave the stage immediately! You’re not allowed to be up there right now!

Rei: Now, now, Hasumi-kun.

Don’t put a damper on things.

For idols, a dreamfest is the stage of their dreams – it’s their chance to shine in the spotlight.

But there aren’t that many units participating in this “S1” it seems. So we decided to jump up on stage to add a touch of colour to the place.

We might end up stealing the spotlight from you, but you’ll forgive us, won’t you?

Keito: …Sakuma-san. It’s rare to see you show up.

Rei: Kukuku. I’m just a bag of bones with one foot in the coffin – I won’t have any regrets if I die gallantly on the battlefield. I wanted to fight one last time.

Old soldiers never die; they just fade away. Still… sleeping on your own is quite lonely. I wanted a fellow travelling companion on my way to hell, you see.

Keito: Are these insolent men yours?

Rei: No, they’re my dear comrades.

It’s been a while since we last took to the stage, so I think everyone must have forgotten.

We are “UNDEAD”, a group of demons and monsters, led by yours truly – Rei Sakuma.

Perhaps it’s because there aren’t many units taking part, but I appreciate the dreamfest being held late in the day.

Night has just fallen – The nightly procession of monsters, demons and spirits won’t end until the sky grows light as dawn breaks.

If you have complaints, then lead the unit you’re so proud of and face me. All you have to do is to beat us.

Or do you no longer have the courage to fight an earnest battle on stage because it’s been far too peaceful?

Keito: …………

Fine. The general public doesn’t know what’s going on. I’ll turn a blind eye to you and treat you as "something that’s a part of today’s performance".

If a scuffle involving the public occurs, then there will be trust issues with Yumenosaki Academy.

Today’s performance will proceed without a hitch and will end like usual – the audience won’t doubt a thing.

Now that Eichi isn’t here, I’m the one responsible for maintaining order at school. I won’t let the Student Council’s dignity be destroyed.

Sakuma-san. If an earnest battle as idols is what you want, then I shall accept your invitation.

As per your way of doing things…

Why don’t we fight in the style of a battle of the bands? Where two units perform at the same time on stage – just like the unofficial battle "B1"?

Rei: Hm. Now, that would be what you’d call a fight. What’s the point in being "well-behaved children" who perform in turns?

Well, I suppose that’s the tactic you used to achieve all your victories thus far. You’re just a little boy who cannot take off his own "diaper"… are you afraid of letting go of your sure-fire method?

I don’t mind if you want to take turns performing. But we won’t leave the stage.

We’ll just continue with our performance, ignoring you as you wait your turn ♪

Keito: Hmph. You sound like a thief who threatens violence when detected.

I’ll kick you off. This stage belongs to us.

You’ll witness first-hand our difference in skill – you aren’t invincible and you won’t always win.

You lot won’t be able to stand on stage for much longer – we’ll chase you off stage. “AKATSUKI” is the strongest unit. We’ll overwrite your songs with ours.

The audience won’t look at you. Ghosts of the past will fade away without gaining any attention.

It will only have meaning if we completely beat you in your ring. That way, you’ll learn to never point a sword at us ever again.

We’ll make you directly yield to us, troublemakers.

Kanzaki, our outfits are ready in the dressing room, right?

I’m going to go change. Buy time for me until I return.

Souma: Understood!

…But is it fine to let them do whatever they please?

Hasumi-dono, if you give me the order, then I shall turn this space into a battlefield, drowning them in a sea of blood!

Keito: That will be unnecessary. If there is a commotion and the audience feels something is off, then it’ll be the Student Council who’ll be at a loss.

It would be a major issue if the dreamfest were to be cancelled.

Or perhaps "that’s" what Sakuma-san and his unit are after. Don’t respond to their provocation. You’ll just be walking into their trap.

It should be enough once those fools realise our difference in skill.

“UNDEAD”… Dreamfests aren’t easy battles where units who have been on hiatus can easily win.

We’ve been underestimated as well, it seems.

I’ll make them regret fighting the Student Council and “AKATSUKI”.

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[mihai-florescu]

Hello!

Sorry if I'm bothering you, I've been following your blog for quite a while and you seem very knowledgeable on Wataru. So I've been wondering if you have a list of stories to get to know him better. He's my favorite Fine member and probably one of my faves in ES in general so I'd like to learn about him as much as possible. So far I've read Circus, Element, Cinderella show, dancefloor, performance, Diner live, Cinema Theater, Tempest and Sanctuary. Also I'm already planning to read EP:Link and Altered but I still have to get to them. Just wondering what other stories I should read about him.

Thank you in advance ❤️

No bother at all, I'm honored you thought of me! You have already mentioned some of the most important ones I thought of immediately upon opening your ask, but I have a few extra to recommend as well^^ excited for you to read EP:Link and Altered fufuu~

Well, let's get this out of the way first: Blackbird, the Wataru POV light novel that came with the 2023 Element anime. I would recommend you read it before Altered. The wataeiP in me is saying you should read Daydream too, narrated from Eichi POV and set right after the last execution of the war, as Wataru does appear in it.

I would say another important one after would be Flower Fes, current Fine's first ! meeting, sans Eichi who was still hospitalized. Tori recognizes him as Fine's former enemy they defeated... this one is a super early ! era story so i think people tend to focus on others more, but it sets up Wataru's relationship to the other members of Fine And Keito. Then it makes his development with Tori that much more satisfying. Of course, to see more of Wataru reading his unit stories is quite relevant. Any of them, even if they dont focus on him necessarily, will give you some fun tidbits of info. Quarrel Fes, Milky Way, Jingle Bells etc. For Wataru Tori Amusement Live also stayed in my memory, although i dont think it's really a mandatory Wataru read. Ah, but Atlantis, the Fine climax that also has Wataru Tori moments, might be.

But besides his relationship with Fine, the 5 oddballs are important too. You've probably read Marionette for ex Valkyrie but the chapters with Wataru reveal some things about his views at the time. Rocket Start (the Trickstar formation event) is another remini that features Wataru in a couple of chapters, interacting with Natsume before the war. Scenes from it got adapted in the Element anime too. Aaand the story Eccentric is another i would recommend for seeing them interact, a year after the war ended.

Finally, you cannot have a meaningful discussion about Wataru without acknowledging his love of theatre, no? I have a love-hate relationship with drama club stories, but besides Performance, i think Transparency and Masks is one of the most important ones. It's set before Wataru's graduation as he threatens to close down the club. Ah and one last rec, the epilogue of Phantom Thieves vs Detectives. Why just the epilogue? Because despite being a 5star, he's only relevant there iirc. It's also an old story that has him opening up a lot about his past and feelings towards being different. It's really quite good, i recommend you read this before EP:Link as it gets a callback, and you will have to decide some things and their meaning for yourself. Oh, and it's extra funny when you remember in universe Phantom Thieves vs Detectives and Transparency and Masks happen really close to each other... my boy opened up in front of Tomoya and decided he must shut down the club immediately. Wait i just remembered, i think the kiseki finals also had some relevant Wataru chapters. Im due a careful reread badly but i remember there were some good moments with Hokuto.

Well, i think this is quite a bit i yapped about... any story he's in is relevant to me... any story he's not in but is mentioned in is also relevant. Like the random Eichi sub story where he reveals him and Wataru planned to fake an Eichi disappearance to see how Keito would react, that then to me links back as maybe the prototype of Wataru's disappearance in Sanctuary years later. Or in any story where Wataru interacts with others i think aww he's playing with other kids! like a proud mother at the park. But i hope you find the stories i mentioned above satisfactory to your understanding Wataru journey! Amazing!

[aeoki]

SS Finals - Melee: Chapter 4

Location: Inside Bus Characters: Tomoya, Hokuto, Keito, Eichi, Chiaki, Natsume & Hiiro

Keito: …Well, I suppose that’s true. My “secret order” almost sounded like a joke, but it would be something unbearable if it really happened.

I don’t mind if I’m the only one being trampled on – I’m pretty sure I’ve gotten used to seeing the scenery at the lowest depths.

But to trample the devotion that has supported the hearts of many in the past and the present…

It was the sort of punishment that would dirty and trample over that spirit and history. When I realised I would be doing that, I felt ashamed and couldn’t oppose it.

Hiiro: There’s no need to feel ashamed. You were a victim who was threatened – there shouldn’t be a need for you to feel guilty and shameful like the evildoer.

Am I wrong?

Keito: No, you’re correct. You’re a good child – one who I cannot believe is related to that Amagi and is also Eichi’s favourite.

Hiiro: I’m not a good child! I’m always being yelled at!

Eichi: Hehe. I sure want to know what Keito’s punishment was…

I can’t believe I’m getting stumped over something like this. Is it something like “your embarrassing fanworks will be released on the internet” or something like that?

Keito: How annoying. The “secret order” itself wasn’t something difficult to follow compared to the overly strict punishment, so I simply did so.

It seems Morisawa also had a hunch, but I finally know what “Gatekeeper’s” true intentions were.

Tomoya: Huh? What do you mean? I don’t understand…

Hokuto: It’s just as Tomoya says – Explain it so we can understand too.

Keito: You’re as arrogant as usual… I’m your upperclassman, you know…? Well, I suppose I prefer you acting this way. I even think it wouldn’t be right if you didn’t.

Chiaki: It’s the same as detective novels, Hidaka. Think of “Gatekeeper” as the perpetrator and try to figure out his motives and goals.

Hokuto: Alright, I’ll have a think.

Keito: Why don’t you speak to Morisawa like how you’d speak to me…?

Hokuto: Because he’s someone I respect.

Keito: Did you brainwash him or something, Morisawa…?

Chiaki: How rude. I haven’t fallen so low that I’d resort to those villainous tricks.

Let’s tackle it one at a time. “Gatekeeper” threatened us. Why do you think that is?

Natsume: …I think his goal was to control “SS” in a way that would benefit him the moST.

I don’t know what the other “secret orders” weRE, but if I remove all the uncertaintiES… 

That’s exactly what he tried to do, rigHT?

“Trickstar” is the unit that would most likely mess things up and it seems he personally came to suppress them during the early stagES.

Chiaki: You’re right. We can see those sorts of intentions from his actions. “Gatekeeper” wanted to ensure that “SS” would proceed smoothly in a way that everyone was expecting it to.

Hokuto: Hmm. He wanted “SS” to go without a hitch just because he’s the leader of the “SS” Administrative Committee. It’s not that simple, is it?

Not because it’s his job, either. I think he had personal motives. No – that’s the only thing I can think of.

He went way overboard.

Chiaki: Yeah. Using an uncivilised method such as threatening others…

Just for “SS” to proceed smoothly doesn’t make any sense.

There are far too many risks and not enough benefits.

In other words, that wasn’t his goal but simply an arrangement for him to achieve his goal.

His real goal lies elsewhere.

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