#haunted dark bridal dark

[fruit-of-infidelity]

♱  DIABOLIK LOVERS: Haunted Dark Bridal ー Sakamaki Ryuuto | Dark 10  ♱

⌜ Scene: Ryuuto’s Studio ⌟

Yui: ( Uu… I was called to Ryuuto-san’s studio out of the blue… )

( He said something about a dress and a portrait? But, I didn’t get a chance to question him further. )

( After what happened last time we were alone together, I hesitated on going… )

( But I knew if I didn’t, things would only be worse for me the next time. )

Like… this?

―Yui steps out into view of Ryuuto in a new outfit. ―

Ryuuto: Aah… Exactly like that.

Her dress on you… Despite your frame being a little lacking for such a provocative outfit, you are still able to fill it out in all the places it needs to be.

And that colour… It really brings out your eyes.

Yui: Her…?

( More importantly… Did Ryuuto-san just compliment me? )

( Is that why I’m smiling? If he notices… I don’t think I would be able to withstand his teasing tonight! I should cut it out quickly! )

Ryuuto: It suits you perfectly. Wouldn’t you say so too, Father?

Richter: …Yes.

Yui: Eeh…!?

( Ryuuto-san’s… Father!? Was he here the whole time!? )

Ryuuto: Fufu… What is with that concerned expression, Pet?

If him seeing you changing is what you’re concerned about, I assure you that divider did its duty with keeping you covered.

Yui: I-It’s not that… It’s just…

Ryuuto: Aah, of course. You two haven’t been formally introduced yet, have you? My, where are my manners?

ーーThis is my Father, Sakamaki Richter. And I’m sure our guest needs no introduction to you, does she?

Richter: … …

Yui: ( Being introduced didn’t help the butterflies in my tummy at all…! The way he’s just staring at me so coldly is… creepy. )

Ryuuto: Anyhow, shall we begin?

Yui: I… suppose so.

Ryuuto: Very good. Then, drape yourself over that chaise lounge at once.

―Yui walks over, and lays upon the lounge. ―

Ryuuto: Adjust your leg a little this way…

Yui: My leg? Why do I need toーー

Ryuuto: ーーMouth shut, Pet. Now, move your hips a little that way. And, relax your shoulders; You’re far too stiff in your neck.

Yui: Aah… Ryuuto-san… This position feels very uncomfortable.

What’s more… Why am I sitting like this anyway?

Ryuuto: Good grief, is it not obvious…. You’re to be my muse.

Yui: You’re muse…!?

As in… You’re going to paint me? Like this…? Wearing this outfit!?

( If I’d had known, I would have put some light makeup on, or did my hair… )

( Wait, what am I saying…!? )

Ryuuto: Yes. I’ve been meaning to work on my female anatomy recently, and you’re serving little use elsewhere. It was the perfect excuse, was it not?

Yui: I see… So, that meansーー

━─┉┈◈ Selection ◈┈┉─━

　　❈  You think I’m beautiful?⎨M⎬

Yui: ーーRyuuto-san… You think I’m beautiful enough to be painted?

Ryuuto: …Oh?

Fufu, is that why you think I called you here, so urgently? Could that be why you’re smiling so widely, like that?

Yui: ( Eeh? I’m… smiling? )

Ryuuto: Don’t get this twisted now, you’re merely a stand-in for this painting.

Yui: Oh…

( I suppose I got ahead of myself but… thinking that I was being used as inspiration for Ryuuto-san’s painting makes me feel pretty. )

　　❈  You’re using me?⎨S⎬

Yui: You’re just using me, to improve your painting?

Ryuuto: The short answer would be yes.

Rest assured, though, I would not have chosen you if you weren’t up to standard. I only pick the best I can to feature in my works.

Yui: That’s not saying much when I’m the only woman around…!

( Wait, what did I say just now? I didn’t mean for that to slip…! )

Ryuuto: Aah, that feistiest sure takes me back, fufu.

━━─┉┈┈◈◉◈┈┈┉─━━

Ryuuto: Now, now. That frown won’t do for this piece, and I don’t want to spend too long discussing such trivial matters. So, get back into position.

Yui: … …

Ryuuto: What is the matter? Are you zoning out on me? I said to get back into position.

Yui: Y-Yes…

Ryuuto: Good girl. Now, Father, if you will. Please take your place.

Richter: … …

― Richter takes a seat on the lounge as well, scooting close to Yui. ―

Yui: W-Wait, just a moment…!

( He’s sitting so close to me! His hand… He’s grasping so firmly onto my leg! )

Ryuuto: Quiet down. Can you not hold your tongue for a single minute?

I need absolute silence to get this outline right.

Yui: ( But… Ryuuto-san! )

Uu… …

( Richter-san’s hand... Is it creeping further up my thigh!? )

( Ryuuto-san, please tell me that you’re noticing this! )

Ryuuto: … …

Yui: ( He glanced to Richter-san’s hand! Thank goodness he saw! )

( Please, say something…! It’s going even higher…!! )

Ryuu…to-saーー

― Richter whispers to Yui. ―

Richter: That’s the expression.

Yui: …!

Richter: That pleading look, like you’re desperate… Ryuuto, be sure to capture this perfectly.

― He leans in to Yui, pulling her close. ―

Yui: S-Stop…!

Richter: Darling, look this way more, at me. Don’t take your eyes off mーー

Ryuuto: ーーStop.

Yui: …!

― Richter pulls away from her slowly. ―

Richter: I beg your pardon.

Ryuuto: I said stop. I won’t allow this.

Richter: And just why not?

Yui: ( Ryuuto-san… )

Ryuuto: … …

The graphite in this pencil seems to have snapped. You cannot expect me to produce a good portrait without the necessary equipment, can you?

A mistake on my part. I should have noticed earlier… forgive me.

Yui: No… way…

― Richter stands from the lounge now. ―

Richter: In that case, I trust you’ll sort it out quickly. I am not getting any younger.

Ryuuto: You don’t say…

Of course, Father.

I’ll send for you once everything is in order.

― He takes his leave. ―

Yui: … …

( Even though he said his pencil had broken… Something about his hardened gaze tells me that it was just an excuse. )

Ryuuto: Pet. Strip out of that dress, quickly now.

Yui: …Thank you.

Ryuuto: …That is quite enough out of you. You’re dismissed.

Yui: ( Thank you. )

⌜Monologue⌟

Whenever I find myself thrown into danger, it’s at the hands of Ryuuto-san.

And against my better judgement, I always fall right into these traps…

Yet, for some reason, I’m always shown a little bit of mercy ( 慈悲 ) at the last second by the very same man who jeopardized me to begin with!

Whether he feels pity for his prey, or whether it’s out of jealousy…

I have no way of knowing.

All I do know is that I shouldn’t be as grateful as I am,

Toward someone who is meant to be a Vampire.

But I can only hope that my thanks managed to alleviate those troubles ( おかげで悩み ) deep in Ryuuto-san’s heart, even if only a little.

✥ TO BE CONTINUED ✥

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←  [ ✥ Dark 09 ✥ ] ⎥ [ ✥ Dark Epilogue ✥ ]  →

[otomehonyaku]

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Diabolik Lovers More,Blood Stellaworth Complete Tokuten Short Stories ☽ All 10 characters (Next up are Laito, Subaru, Shuu and Reiji!)

Upcoming translations

Diabolik Lovers More,Blood Character Popularity Poll Short Story ☽ Subaru ver.

Diabolik Lovers Chaos Lineage Drama CDs ☽ Vol. 3 (Orange, 4 tracks)

Diabolik Lovers Grand Edition Special Booklet ☽ Year-End Pandemonium (Sakamaki short story)

Diabolik Lovers Vandead Carnival Special Voice CD

Surprise long-form story from one of the tokuten booklets

Diabolik Lovers Chaos Lineage Special Booklet ☽ Short Story (Scarlet ver.)

Diabolik Lovers Chaos Lineage Special Booklet ☽ Short Story (Violet ver.)

Diabolik Lovers Official Anime Novelization ☽ Chapter 4

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[dialovers-lover-xoxo]

(Kanato's HDB Manservant Ending)

Shu: *Gets on his knees*

Yui: Oh my gosh, it's happening!

Shu: *Keels over*

Yui: The poison is kicking in

[notdiabolika]

I’ve been thinking...

Ayato's marriage proposals to Yui in game are always kind of sudden.

[More Blood and Dark Fate translation by @dialovers-translations]

I know that they usually get married after the climax of the storyline (which makes sense). However, bear with me:

His behaviour makes me wonder if, after the first time they got married, Karlheinz decided to rewind time and wipe their memories for some reason. But still...

There's always that little corner in Ayato's head that looks at Yui and thinks:

“Dang. Why am I not married to this girl yet?”

[rskchm]

When I'm playing Diabolik Lovers with my headphones on and the character starts talking to my ear

[moosh2727]

Full Diabolik Lovers Young Blood Manga

Since links constantly get taken down and the manga can be hard to find I made an entire google doc with all of the manga!

I hope you enjoy the read :3

[midnight-glasses]

Can you do Reiji body headcanons, please🙏!!

This headcanon clearly inspired by @/dialovers-lover-xoxo check out her post!

☕ — Since he always wears gloves, Reiji's hands are very soft and smooth when you touch them. Additionally, he always keeps his nails trimmed.

☕ — He doesn't have many body hairs, but where he does, they are located in very specific places and not in abundance. He has a decent amount of hair mainly in the armpits and a bit in the abdomen region, extending down to the pelvis, and a little hair on his legs. They are almost imperceptible, but when you touch them, you can feel them.

☕ — Reiji has a thin torso and waist, but his body is well-toned and even muscular to a certain extent. He has more physical structure than Laito but is not as muscular as Ayato.

☕ — I'll be bold in stating this, but I like to entertain the idea of Reiji having inverted nipples. He tends to be very self-conscious about this and is unlikely to be shirtless around anyone.

☕ — Reiji has an upright and elegant posture, reflecting his refined upbringing and his sense of superiority over his other brothers.

☕ — His hair is tidy and impeccable; when you run your hand through it, you can notice that it's very silky and soft, with an aroma similar to that of fine herbs.

☕ — Reiji's feet are small and elegant, a feature he doesn't particularly like. Perhaps he's a little insecure or overly self-conscious about it, but it adds a certain grace to his overall demeanor.

☕ — He has broad, well-defined shoulders. If he ever allowed himself to wear a tank top, he would look great in it.

☕ — Reiji's skin is smooth and flawless, with hardly any noticeable hair or texture. It feels similar to the skin of a peach when you touch it, smooth and soft like a makeup sponge.

☕ — His fingers are long and agile, perfect for manipulating delicate objects with surgical precision.

☕ — Reiji's legs are long and slender, with an athletic appearance without being overly muscular.

☕ — His eyebrows are thin and well-shaped, curving gently over his eyes. Speaking of his eyes, they are not as feline as Laito's eyes; they are softer, though they narrow when he is angry.

☕ — Reiji has piercing and deep eyes, with irises of a dark hue that tend to shine brightly when he is excited.

☕ — His chin is slightly square.

☕ — Reiji maintains an upright and proud posture, with his torso tilted slightly forward when he is concentrating on something, giving him an air of determination and focus.

☕ — His skin on his arms and forearms is smooth and pale, without visible imperfections. As mentioned earlier, he is not the prime example of physical strength, but one cannot say that his combat abilities are atrophied. He knows how to use his strength and fighting skills when necessary.

☕ — Reiji's ears are not prominent, discreetly framed by his tidy hair, and they lie close to his head.

☕ — His nose is straight and thin, with a slightly upturned tip. The nostrils are defined, and the nose line is smooth and symmetrical

☕ — Reiji's buttocks are subtly defined beneath his clothing. He often opts for loose-fitting clothes that slightly accentuate the curvature of his hips. (I like to think so, again these are just headcanons, don't judge me by the thought)

☕ — Reiji's lips are thin and well-defined. When he smiles, you can notice some dimples appearing on his cheeks.

☕ — His smile is often restrained and calculated, revealing just enough to convey confidence and, occasionally, a sardonic streak of humor. His thin, well-designed lips contribute to the balanced aesthetic of his smile, the dimples in his cheeks only appear when he is very excited and cannot contain himself.

☕ — Reiji's teeth are white and straight, with slightly more pronounced canines.

☕ — Reiji has a gentle expression line between his eyebrows. This line, known as a forehead furrow or “worry lines”, is subtle but noticeable when he is focused or deeply reflecting on something.

☕ — When nervous, he has the habit of sawing his teeth or biting his lower lip, sometimes it is possible to see evidence of this, especially after moments of stress.

☕ — Reiji has a small dark mole on the inner side of his left ring finger, just like his uncle.

☕ — He has a long, slender neck

☕ — Reiji has a subtle scent of woody notes and spices.

☕ — He has a habit of combing his hair with his fingers when he's nervous, he tends to do it in a very ritualistic way.

☕ — In addition to being deep, Reiji's voice is engaging and melodic, captivating the attention of whoever listens.

☕ — When he is thoughtful or concentrated, Reiji may frown slightly or purse his lips.

All my written content is original, however, I do not claim ownership of the characters depicted. ©2024-Present.

[aluadenoite]

why did it take like FOUR DAYS to render this… anyways HIM ✨💕

[chose-de-noir]

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ𝑽𝑰𝑶𝑳𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑺 𝑨𝑮𝑨𝑰𝑵𝑺𝑻 𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬

ㅤㅤㅤㅤ𝑖 𝑎𝑚 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑙𝑔𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑚 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚𝑠 ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ𝑖'𝑚 𝑎𝑙𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑔𝑜𝑑 ㅤㅤㅤ𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦, 𝑖'𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑡

[jazzystudios82]

Diabolik Lovers Memes 🥀

For all of the Reiji fans out there 💙

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[i-love-my-sons]

bro ur username funny as shit it’s so ironic is it really true ? 😭😭

"Why of course I love my children! What would make you think otherwise?"

[fruit-of-infidelity]

♱  DIABOLIK LOVERS: Haunted Dark Bridal ー Sakamaki Ryuuto | Dark 07  ♱

⌜ Scene: Abandoned Wing ⌟

― Yui walks through the halls ―

Yui: Oh no…

Wasn’t my room just up this way? I could’ve sworn…

( It seems I really am lost again… This place is a labyrinth! )

( I only wanted to go for a walk, and it’s far too dark outside to be wandering the garden at this hour… But look where it got me… )

Haah… How did I get so turned around?

Whatsmore…

― Yui accidentally walks straight into a spiderweb ―

…!

Kyaaa!!

― She fumbles, falling backwards ―

Yui: O-Ow…

( Gross…! How did I not see that spiderweb ahead of me? )

( Although, now that I think about it, how did I not notice just how many there are!? There must be hundreds of spiders here…! )

Almost like… this place has been untouched for years.

( There’s no way my room was down this way… )

Oh dear… Maybe I should retrace my steps?

― A door creaks open up ahead ―

Yui: E-Eh…!?

( Did that door just open by itself!? )

…Hello?

R-Ryuuto…san…?

― Yui slowly approaches the door ―

… …

I-I’m coming in… okay?

― She enters ―

Yui: … …

( Looks like there’s no one after all… )

Woah…!

( This place… It’s spotless! Not a speck of dust or a single cobweb anywhere, even though the hallway is the complete opposite! )

Someone really took it upon themselves to care for this room alone?

( Why would someone focus on only one room…? )

… …

Ah! There’s a portrait here of some woman…

( She’s very beautiful. Could this be her bedroom? )

( You know? I can almost see Ryuuto in her… I wonder who she is? If I could only get a closer look―― )

― Yui’s accidentally knocks something over. ―

Yui: Not again…!

…Phew. It didn’t break!

( A…necklace? )

( It must belong to the woman in the painting… I must have knocked it off the dresser here, with all the other jewellery. )

( They’re all so pretty, and expensive looking…! Why are they just left out like this? )

( The jewel on this one reminds me of that brooch Ryuuto-san wears… It’s the same dark purple stone. Maybe it’s a collection? )

Although… I wonder what someone like me would look wearing this…

Maybe I’ll just try it on very quickly, then leave?

― Yui’s heart suddenly thuds. ―

…!

Uu… My heart…!

???: 「ーー Get out. Leave! Listen to me! 」

Yui: ( There’s that voice again! )

( I don’t understand… any of this. That voice… )

Haah…

Maybe I should just go lie down, instead?

Ryuuto: Or, maybe, you should leave what isn’t yours alone.

Yui: Eek…!

― Ryuuto appears in front of her. ―

Ryuuto: Just what possessed you to come in here and touch what doesn’t belong to you!? The door was locked for a reason…!

Yui: R-Ryuuto…san!

I didn’t mean to intrude…! The door was already open!

Ryuuto: Liar!

― He strikes her and she collapses, the necklace breaking. ―

Limited V Edition/Grand Edition Roses:

“Doing things of your own free will? You’re more of handful than I had originally hoped for. But no matter. This sort of behaviour can be worked out of you with a little bit of time, effort, and a whole lot of technique, fufu.”

Yui: O-Ouch…!

( Ryuuto-san… slapped me! )

Ryuuto: … …

That…

Yui: ( Oh no… the necklace, I must have dropped it when I fell… It’s shattered… )

― Ryuuto approaches, his foot stomping on her hand. ―

Yui: Kuh…! Th-That hurts…!

Ryuuto-san…

━─┉┈◈ Selection ◈┈┉─━

　　❈  I’m sorry! ⎨M⎬

Yui: I’m sorry…! I didn’t mean to drop it!

Ryuuto: And yet, there it lies. Broken.

Just what am I to do with you? You think an apology holds any worth in a situation like this, do you? Good grief…

Yui: Wait! I’m sure it’s still salvageable! Look…!

( There is that scary look of his again…! Oh no… )

　　❈  That’s karma! ⎨S⎬

Yui: I didn’t mean to do this, but…

This sort of stuff happens when your actions come back to bite you!

Ryuuto: Are you supposing this has something to do with ‘karma’!? Do you even hear yourself right now, with the ridiculous things you’re saying?

Yui: ( He looks really, really angry! I should have been more careful… )

Uu… I-I’m sure it can be put back together…!

━━─┉┈┈◈◉◈┈┈┉─━━

Yui: I can see all the pieces.

They’re all here, see? If we collect them, w-we can put them back together!

Ryuuto: Do you think you can get away breaking someone else’s property by proposing to repair it!? Not only that, but trespassing like this…

Who on earth do you think you are, sifting through someone else’s belongings?

…Although, could this be the first signs of――

――No. It’s still far too early.

Yui: … …

― Ryuuto kneels down to Yui. ―

Yui: ( He’s really scary up close…! )

I-I’ll pick the beads up…

Ryuuto: You’re not to touch anything else in here.

In fact, if I so much as catch scent of you in this room again, the last thing you will have to worry about is my fangs. You have been warned…

Now, get out of my sight; Pick yourself up from the floor and get some ice for that hand at once… Unless you want it to leave an unsightly bruise.

Yui: Y…Yes…

( Why is he so cruel over one little accident…? I can’t understand Ryuuto-san, at all! )

⌜Monologue⌟

ーーHis words are always laced with venom,

No matter how eloquently he puts them, they always sting so deeply.

Yet I can’t help but feel drawn to him in this strange, strange situation.

Although he mocks and scolds me, he claims it’s all for my own good.

I can’t even begin to comprehend why he does all this, but something about his gaze, it’s far too familiar(身に覚えのある)…

Perhaps it’s better if I don’t try to understand him this mysterious man… If I can even call him that and not what he is:

A Vampire.

Even so, he has yet to properly suck my blood. And something within me... 

It’s awaiting (待つ) that first time.

✥ TO BE CONTINUED ✥

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←  [ ✥ Dark 06 ✥ ] ⎥ [ ✥ Dark 08 ✥ ]  →

[otomehonyaku]

DIABOLIK LOVERS Haunted Dark Bridal Anime DVD, Official Online Shop Tokuten CD ☽ Episode 0

Original title: Episode 0 Voiced by Midorikawa Hikaru (Ayato), Toriumi Kōsuke (Shuu), Konishi Katsuyuki (Reiji), Kaji Yūki (Kanato), Hirakawa Daisuke (Laito), Kondō Takashi (Subaru) English translation by @otomehonyaku Click here for the audio (special thanks to @uzi-boozii for providing the audio!)

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

SUMMARY | As the title of the CD suggests, this drama can be seen as a '0th episode' in the first season of the Diabolik Lovers anime. The setting is a night of incessant rain unlike any other, and even through the rain clouds, the full moon is unusually bright. Eerie, even. It leaves the Sakamaki brothers feeling uneasy as their monthly family banquet approaches. The family discusses if this abnormal weather could be a sign of things to come... Happy reading and listening along, friends!

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

[The scene starts in Reiji’s laboratory.]

00:00 Reiji: Good grief, what a downpour… And precisely on the night of our monthly banquet. That’s harsh. I wonder if Father predicted this. Heh.

[Reiji walks into the dining room and toward his familiars who are busy setting the table.]

Reiji: Oh, no. We won’t be using that tableware tonight. Use this instead. It will compliment the food better. Hm? The moonlight is peeking in through the window…

[Reiji decides to check on the weather and opens the door.]

Reiji: It’s still raining. However, the moonlight is so strong, even through those rainclouds… What will happen on a night like this? Something is coming…

[Reiji closes the door again.]

Reiji: Hm. I wonder whether our banquet will be able to begin on time.

[A crow screeches in the distance.]

Reiji: Well, I suppose that’s impossible. 

[The scene shifts to Reiji walking into the Sakamaki manor’s library. There, he finds Laito.]

Reiji: So you’re here, Laito.

Laito: Oh, Reiji. It’s rare for you to come looking for me.  Do you need something?

Reiji: It’s rather rare for you to be here, reading a book.

[Laito snaps his book shut.]

Laito: I do read books, you know. Especially on nights like these. If I don’t, I won’t be able to control my impulses. Ah… If only the school would revert my suspension…

02:12 Reiji: Even if they did, you would be suspended again in no time at all if you keep acting that way.

Laito: Huh? But it can’t be helped, can it? I don’t like suppressing my urges. I’d rather live by my instincts. 

Reiji: Nevertheless, it would cause me just as much trouble to keep you locked in here. You seem to be forgetting something.

Laito: About what?

Reiji: I took the trouble to come all this way to see you, so would you not be able to guess?

Laito: Hmm… Ah, I see. It’s that time of the month again. It’d be great if we could take a field trip somewhere…

Reiji: I have said this many times already, but this is Father’s order. His word is final. Come downstairs within 10 minutes. That is all.

Laito: You’re so uptight.

Reiji: About what?

Laito: It’s not like he’s watching, anyway.

Reiji: What an insult to your father.

Laito: Well, it’s got nothing to do with me. Hey, are you going to go get Ayato and Kanato as well?

Reiji: I cannot count on you to do that, so…

Laito: Well, I’ll do you a favour and get them for you, then. Hehe.

Reiji: Well, then. If you please.

Laito: Gotcha. Leave it to me!

Reiji: You say that you will look for your brothers, but if I catch you running away instead, I will show no mercy.

Laito: I know, I know. You’d chase me into the depths of hell, Reiji.

04:06Reiji: That is a rather unpleasant way of putting it. However, if you understand—good. Well, then. I shall go fetch Subaru.

[Reiji leaves the room. The scene then shifts to the nearby lake, where Laito finds Ayato.]

Laito: So you were here after all, Ayato. Did you come to stare at the lake?

Ayato: What?

Laito: Reiji is looking for you.

Ayato: Reiji? Why?

Laito: It’s that time of the month again.

Ayato: Ah. Time for that useless banquet?

Laito: Yeah, that’s it. Well, let’s get going. Reiji’ll be annoying as hell if we’re late.

Ayato: Tch. Shit sucks. Laito. How’d you know I was here anyway?

Laito: I just know. I thought you’d be in a spot you usually don’t go to when it’s rainy. You don’t like lakes, right?

[Ayato throws a skipping stone across the water. ]

Ayato: Shut up. I just don’t like lakes… or rain.

Laito: So? Do you feel comforted being here?

Ayato: Huh? Why would I? I can’t calm down on days like these. I’d rather be here than anywhere else.

Laito: Hmm… So even you think that way, Ayato.

Ayato: Laito. Are you pickin’ a fight with Yours Truly?

Laito: No, not at all. I just thought it’s unusual for you. It’s actually quite refreshing. I like it.

Ayato: Tch. Don’t say such stupid things.

Laito: Still… It’s a pretty strange night, isn’t it? It’s raining cats and dogs, and yet the moon is shining brightly.

Ayato: What?

06:08 Laito: I mean, it’s almost like a glaring, fiery-eyed beast. I wonder if the moon is chastising us for some reason.

Ayato: Who knows.

Laito: Something’s going to happen. Something we’ve been avoiding for a while now. Hm? What’s up, Ayato? Did you perhaps sense something too?

Ayato: Nothing in particular.

Laito: Why are you lying? You felt it, didn’t you?

Ayato: It’s nothin’! Besides, what ‘something’ are you even talkin’ about?

Laito: The next time it rains as heavy as tonight again, something will happen. Very soon.

Ayato: Hm.

Laito: Well, we won’t know until it happens, though! Hey, Ayato. Come with me.

Ayato: What? Where?

Laito: To go get Kanato.

Ayato: Come to think of it, I haven’t seen Kanato around today.

Laito: He’s probably at that place.

Ayato: What place?

Laito: The one place where he can relax. His wax doll museum.

Ayato: Ugh. That’s such a boring spot. Well, fuck it. I’ll go. Let’s hurry ‘n go get him. I don’t want it to be the two of us versus Reiji.

[The scene shifts to Ayato and Laito walking into Kanato’s wax doll museum.]

Ayato: Yo, Kanato. You here?

Kanato: At least knock when you come in. Don’t you think it’s impolite to my girls to barge in so rudely?

Right, Teddy?

Laito: Ah, so you’re here. Sorry for forgetting to knock, Kanato.

Ayato: What’s so fun about being surrounded by a bunch of wax dolls? I don’t get it.

Kanato: A bunch of wax dolls? You clearly don’t understand the beauty of these girls whose lives have been preserved for all eternity. How utterly foolish.

08:23 Ayato: What? I was only askin’, though.

What’re you gettin’ your panties in a twist about?

Laito: Well, seems like Kanato isn’t in the best mood tonight either.

Ayato: Yours Truly’s feelin’ just fine.

Kanato: I’m not particularly ill-humoured. It’s just that… When I look at the moon, I get this feeling that something’s about to change.

Laito: Oh, so you’re feeling it too, Kanato?

Kanato: Yes. I can’t quite put my finger on it, though.

Ayato: Stop spouting bullshit. What’s about to change?

Kanato: Hehe. 

Ayato: Kanato! The fuck’re you laughin’ about?

Kanato: Hehe. Ayato, are you anxious? You seem awfully reluctant to accept new things.

Ayato: The fuck?

Laito: Ah, Kanato—I did come here with a message to you from Reiji…

Kanato: I’m busy. I haven’t got time for something as frivolous as a banquet.

Laito: Aw, so you knew already. Well, then. Come with us.

Kanato: I’m not coming.

Laito: That won’t do. Reiji seemed pretty serious. 

Ayato: We’ll be in trouble if one of us is missin’. Come on, Kanato.

Kanato: I told you, I’m not coming! Why don’t you understand what I’m saying? You’re all just taking pleasure in bullying me, trying to coerce me into doing your bidding…

Laito: It’s not like we actually want to go, either. Right, Ayato?

10:12 Ayato: Yeah, ‘course. Who would ever go to that shit willingly?

Laito: Listen. We’re all in the same boat, Kanato. So let’s go together.

Kanato: But I…

Laito: You remember what happened last time you didn’t come when Reiji called you, right?

Kanato: He truly likes bothering us with useless activities. Right, Teddy?

[The scene shifts to Reiji knocking on the door to Subaru’s room.]

Reiji: Subaru. 

[Reiji enters Subaru’s room.]

Reiji: He’s inside his coffin again.

[The coffin suddenly flies open and Subaru comes at Reiji with a knife, thinking him an intruder.]

Subaru: Reiji?

Reiji: If you know it’s me, then drop that silver knife immediately. Good grief…

[Subaru drops the knife.]

Reiji: This is quite a greeting, even though I went through all this trouble to come get you.

Subaru: I had that dream again… Fuck!

Reiji: Not even an apology? You are a lost cause.

Subaru: Shut up! You’re the one who came in here unannounced! I can do whatever the fuck I want. Why’d you come in while I was sleeping?

Reiji: I came here for a reason.

Subaru: Huh?

Reiji: There can only be one reason why I come to find you here once a month. Even somebody so feeble-minded such as you should be able to know what it is.

Subaru: Ah, so it’s time for that stupid fuckin’ banquet again.

Reiji: It is far from stupid, actually.

Subaru: Hah.

11:58 Reiji: I should be punishing you for brandishing a knife at me, but today is the day of the banquet. I shall pardon you. I implore you to be careful, though. It is your obligation to be present at the banquet. Understood?

[Reiji leaves the room.]

Subaru: ‘Pardon,’ he says? Bullshit!

[Subaru throws something across the room and accidentally breaks a window.]

Subaru: Oh, shit. Why’s the moon like that? Is something gonna happen?

[Subaru tries to get himself together. The scene shifts to the banquet, five brothers now present.]

Reiji: Now, let us open the banquet.

Subaru: Hey, Shuu’s not here, though.

Reiji: There is no need to wait for someone who has forgotten about the banquet. We can do without his presence. There is no reason for him to be here to begin with.

Laito: I saw him in the hallway and called out to him, at least.

Ayato: Did he answer? 

Laito: Nope, no reaction as usual.

Reiji: He will not come even if you call out to him. We do not need that good-for-nothing.

Kanato: Ah… We should’ve pretended not to hear him too, Teddy.

Reiji: That will not do, Kanato.

Kanato: Why? 

Reiji: Because you have a different kind of importance to the Sakamaki family.

Laito: I see. So does that mean you don’t need me here, either?

Ayato: Great, you won’t need me, either.

Subaru: Then I’m leavin’, too.

Kanato: That’s mean! Is there something wrong with just me?

Reiji: Wait. None of your importance to the Sakamaki family has changed. However, I am merely saying that that good-for-nothing is worthless.

14:00 Ayato: Huh. So it’s only fine if Shuu’s not here?

Reiji: Exactly. Let us now quit this foolish conversation and eat dinner.

[The door opens and Shuu joins the others in the dining room after all.]

Laito: Ah, Shuu! You’re late.

Kanato: It seems like you still heard what Laito had to say, despite the fact that you were listening to music.

Shuu: Hm? Did you say something?

Ayato: Anyway, Shuu… It’s kinda surprising that you came to this banquet all by yourself.

Shuu: Banquet…? Oh, right.

Subaru: Isn’t that what you came here for?

Shuu: I just thought I’d be able to sleep in peace here.

Laito: Huh?! So this is just a misunderstanding?

Shuu: What a bother. 

[Shuu grudgingly sits down at the dinner table.]

Reiji: You truly have no manners, barging in here and sitting down without so much as a greeting. I am flabbergasted.

Shuu: I’m here, so it’s fine, right?

Reiji: The end result matters none. I am merely finding fault in my family. Well, it would be a waste of time to continue this any longer. Let us begin the banquet.

[The brothers start eating.]

Ayato: Pasta again? Why’re we eatin’ this shit?

Reiji: Ayato. No talking while eating. Mind your manners.

Ayato: Reiji, make us somethin’ we actually like to eat!

Laito: Yeah. You’re the only one who likes pasta carbonara, Reiji.

Ayato: I want takoyaki!

Kanato: I agree with Ayato. Make me something nice for banquets like this, too. It’s unfair that Reiji is always the one to compile the menu. 

16:04 Ayato: Right? Let us pick some stuff, too!

Reiji: I thought you all had no desire to participate in the banquet? I suggest you stop complaining. No matter what we eat, it all tends to taste the same to us, anyway. After all, human food does not nourish us. 

Ayato: Well? We can pretty much eat anythin’, right?

Reiji: However, this banquet is a serious matter. This is not the time to eat takoyaki. 

Ayato: It ain’t that different from pasta, though. It’s all flour-based.

Laito: There we go again. You’ve been pointlessly complaining about the menu for a while now. It’s getting out of hand, don’t you think? And then Kanato takes out a bunch of candy, Subaru finishes eating and leaves without a word… You know how it goes.

Ayato: It can’t be helped, right? It’s already a stupid fuckin’ banquet and then we don’t even get any satisfyin’ foods.

Reiji: Well, then. Do you have any substantial suggestions on how to host a proper banquet?

Subaru: Yeah. Don’t host one.

Reiji: We have been over this many times, Subaru. It is Father who orders us to have these banquets. We will not go against his word. As it is imperative that we continue holding these banquets, I ask you whether you could make suggestions on how to make it worthwhile. 

Subaru: This sucks.

Reiji: Anyone else?

Laito: As for me, I’d like to discuss what the most delicious blood we’ve ever tasted was like for each of us. We don’t really talk about that sort of stuff, do we? It might be fun!

Ayato: Huh? I never remember shit like that.

Kanato: Teddy says he doesn’t remember, either.

Laito: And Subaru? 

Subaru: Tch. Like hell I know.

Shuu: Wouldn’t you let someone with such delicious blood actually live?

Ayato: Right! Whoever pleases me that much becomes Yours Truly’s possession. Besides, you’re the only one who’s havin’ fun talkin’ ‘bout this, Laito. 

Laito: Huh? I, for one, perfectly remember where and how I sucked the most—

18:21 Reiji: Hold on, Laito. I know I am interrupting the conversation, but we are having dinner. Please refrain from such vulgar topics.

Laito: Oh? Is that bad?

Reiji: It is. 

Laito: I really thought it’d be fun. Why don’t we hold a review session, properly including everyone’s opinions?

Reiji: A review session? A splendid idea indeed. The lot of you could use some self-reflection, after all. It would definitely be useful if you reflect upon the faults I point out in you and try to better yourselves. Subaru? It is bad manners to make so much sound. Why don’t you join the conversation?

Subaru: Tch. I don’t wanna. I don’t care about your conversation. I figured eating would be better than actually listening to your bullshit. I don’t have anything to reflect on to begin with.

Reiji: I am telling you to reflect upon that exact behaviour.

Subaru: Shut up! I can do whatever the hell I want.

Shuu (who hasn’t been paying attention): Ah, you’re still at it?

Reiji: Be quiet, Shuu. It seems all of you have more than enough faults to reflect upon.

Laito: This is a little different from what I was going for, but… how about you, Ayato?

Ayato: I ain’t got shit to reflect on, because I’m always perfect. 

Kanato: Hehe. Are you, now? Ayato has more faults than I can count. Haha, Teddy thinks so, too.

20:15 Ayato: Ah? The fuck you sayin’?

Shuu: Well, I guess he could do something about his simple-mindedness. 

Ayato: Shuu, too? You motherfucker— You should all start self-reflectin’!

Kanato: I have absolutely nothing to reflect upon. Laito’s the one who came up with this idea, so how about him?

Laito: Huh? You could probably think of something, Kanato. You always turn your prey into wax dolls right away, after all.

Kanato: And what exactly is wrong with that?

Subaru: Fuck. He’s actually being serious.

Laito: If turning someone into a wax doll is considered okay, then I definitely don’t have any self-reflection to do, either.

Reiji: No, Laito. I assure you have plenty of faults. You were suspended for a reason. Reflect upon that. 

Shuu: Yeah. You definitely cause too much trouble. I, of all people, should know. Fuck, you’re a bother.

Laito: I’m only living by my instincts! It gets the blood flowing. I like that feeling. And what you’re referring to did take place during a full moon, by the way. I just can’t suppress my instincts during a full moon! Hehe.

Reiji: No, it was excessive. There is such a thing as cleaning up afterwards. To think that even such lowly humans at the academy would suspend you… You bring shame upon the Sakamaki family. Repent.

Kanato: I, for one, am able to finish without leaving a trace and properly dispose of the leftovers. Teddy helps me. Don’t you, Teddy?

22:02 Laito: No, I did it properly! It was just… kind of bad timing…

[Subaru slams a fist on the table.]

Subaru: That’s exactly why we’re telling you to reflect! You’re inconveniencing us!

Laito: Ah, even Subaru is angry with me! Well, I got caught, so it doesn’t matter, does it? Nothing I say could change that. Wouldn’t it be more fun to talk about what you’ll get angry at me for in the future? 

Reiji: What are you saying?

Laito: You saw the moon tonight, right? It really does feel like something’s about to happen. Kanato felt it too.

Kanato: I think it left a stronger impression on Ayato than on me, though. Right, Teddy?

Ayato: You’re being way too persistent. I told you, I don’t know what you’re talkin’ about!

Kanato: But that’s why you’re anxious, right? What do you think will happen, Ayato?

Laito: Subaru is even more irritated than usual, so he’s probably feeling it too. 

Subaru: What? Who’s irritated now, huh? 

[Subaru gets up and punches a wall.]

Ayato: Subaru! Don’t go poundin’ the wall again!

Reiji: Stop it right there, everyone. You are all making baseless claims at this point, so it cannot be helped. Hurry up and clear the table. The banquet is over.

Laito: What? Don’t you like it, Reiji? 

Reiji: It is no matter of liking or disliking. I merely think that conversations like these are a waste of time. 

It is pointless to spend time feeling sorry that you were suspended from school if you do not understand the reason why.

Laito: Come on, stop the talk about my suspension! What about you, Shuu?

Shuu: I wonder.

Reiji: What would a good-for-nothing like you know?

Laito: So then you’re feeling something too, Reiji?

24:03 Reiji: It has nothing to do with me. However, there is no way this waste of space would be able to pick up on such subtleties.

Shuu: Ah, now that you mention it…

Reiji: There he goes.

Shuu: No, I’ve been thinking I should probably tell you all something…

[Subaru hastily tries to finish his meal]

Reiji: Subaru! Use the tableware with care!

Subaru: Shut up! We’ll be done when the table’s clear, right? I figured I’d clear my plate first. The fuck are you complaining about?

Laito: Hey, everyone. You should know why I’m being persistent about this. We’ve seen such heavy rain combined with such a bright moon before. Right, Ayato?

Ayato: What? Oh, you mean back then. You’re beatin’ around the bush.

Laito: Besides, Shuu—you said you’d seen Uncle recently, didn’t you?

Subaru: Uncle… Richter was here?

Shuu: I think I saw him near the lake.

Subaru: He hasn’t visited us in a while. Why would he be here? Shuu, did you get to talk with him?

Shuu: Talk with him? No, I only saw him. I’d only just woken up, so I don’t remember it very well.

Reiji: You truly are worthless. Sometimes I even wonder why you are undead (1) at all. Well, then. I propose we end this meeting.

Laito: Why are you trying to avoid this conversation, Reiji? Uncle was here. Last time the moon was like this, he was here as well…

Reiji: I only care about the truth. If nothing is happening yet, there is no use in talking about it. However… judging from your current discussion, you consider the fact that the moon was somehow bright enough to shine through the rain and that Uncle just so happened to appear as an omen. I merely think that line of thought is absolutely ridiculous.

26:16 Kanato: Hehe. Reiji seems pretty afraid of something happening, Teddy.

Reiji: As I said earlier, I only care about the truth. I most certainly am not scared.

Ayato: Figures. You’re all a bit too carefree.

Kanato: Carefree? You’re the last person I’d like to call me that. Especially since you’re so lacking in mental capacity that “I’m the best” is all your brain knows how to say.

Ayato: Hey, Kanato. You’ve really been pissin’ me off.

Laito: Whoa, now. Calm down, you two. Don’t you think the heavy rain and the moon are the cause of all of this bickering?

Shuu: As far as I know, it's always like this.

Laito: I feel like it’s a little different this time, though.

Subaru: What? What’s different? They’re always picking fights with one another for no reason. It’s stupid.

[Subaru pushes back his chair and storms off.]

Subaru: I’m done eating. I’m going back to my room.

Kanato: Subaru doesn’t seem to like to talk about these kinds of things, either. Are you so afraid of change?

Subaru: Shut the fuck up!

[Subaru punches the wall again, sending parts of it crumbling to the floor.]

Subaru: No matter how big the change, I’m not afraid. Even if this mansion is swallowed by the lake, if it’s burned to the ground, I don’t care. Maybe it’s even better off just reduced to ash. 

[Subaru leaves the room.]

Kanato: Teddy, it’s quite funny that Subaru’s more nervous than usual, isn’t it? Hehe.

Reiji: Well, then. Subaru has left, and this is becoming quite the argument. I declare this meeting over.

28:09 Laito: I wanted to hear what you had to say, though, Reiji.

Reiji: Laito… Make fun of me all you want, but your will lose your ground eventually.

[Reiji gets up.]

Reiji: Well, I shall be returning to my laboratory now.

[Reiji leaves the room.]

Laito: Ah… I ended up getting scolded in the end.

[Shuu gets up as well.]

Laito: Oh, Shuu, are you leaving too?

Shuu: Well, it looks like this troublesome dinner is over. I’m tired.

[Shuu walks off and leaves the room. Ayato gets up as well.]

Ayato: Ah—I could really go for some delicious blood on days like this.

Laito: You too, Ayato? Let’s head out together later, then! Let’s go drain some people to the last drop and have fun!

Ayato: I’m not going. Fuck you. I’m going back to my room too. But Laito—like you said, the moon does look weird today. I’m feeling thirstier than usual.

Laito: Right.

Ayato: The only thing that could quench this thirst is some extraordinarily tasty blood. I don’t think blood like that even exists.

[Ayato leaves.]

Kanato: Teddy, should we get going, too?

Laito: Won’t you come have fun with me, Kanato?

Kanato: There’s no way I’ll go with you. I haven’t had my dessert yet. I won’t rest until I’ve had my petit gâteau… Right, Teddy?

[Kanato leaves as well.]

Laito: That’s a shame. I didn’t really feel like going alone… Maybe I should go back to my room, too. The moon is a little too bright, after all. Hehe. I’m looking forward to whatever happens next…

[The scene shifts to Shuu, who is now soaking in the bath tub.]

30:36 Shuu: There’s nothing like a nice bath. I feel like I can relax and sleep here… Come to think of it, I had this itch in the back of my mind earlier. I forgot to pass on Karl Heinz’ message to the others, saying that a new sacrificial bride would be arriving. Oh, well. No matter who it is, we already know how the story goes… I don’t really care what happens. They’re nothing but prey to us, anyway. Ah… but there was something else he said… I think this time it’s the real sacrificial bride…

[Shuu falls asleep in the bathtub.]

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

Reiji literally says ‘I wonder why you’re even alive’ but that didn’t really make sense (they’re vampires ffs) so I changed it to ‘undead’ hehe

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⋆·˚ ༘ *Bloody Songs - Super Best III

Data de Lançamento: 26 de Abril de 2017

Composição: MIKOTO

Lista de Músicas

1.REDRUM

2. Luv Apple Juice

3. Operation X

4. 蠱惑のParade

5. DIE IS CAST

6. カモフラージュ (Camouflage)

7. Fanatic of Night

8. VoiD

9. 愛の檻 (Ai no Ori)

10. 絶対感度のリビドー

11. カレイドナイト (Kaleido Night)

[sarangueskyguy]

Sketch subaru kun and carla san uwu ✨️💕 I hope you like 😊

[rskchm]

Honestly, Diabolik Lovers would be a crazy (in a good way) eroge. It’s already a game for people with rather specific fantasies 😆 definitely not for someone young