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No one else But you {Nanami Kento x Reader September One-Shot}

Summary: You have always loved Nanami since childhood however you learned that he has someone he loves. Would you confess or not?

Disclaimer: I don’t own anything except for my characters and plot.

Warning/Genre: OOC, Romance, Fluff, Angst, Comedy, Depression AU (Sorry for the miss grammar)

Sorry for the long wait! HERE IT IS! I hope you enjoyed it!

CEO Nanami Kento x Reader (slight mention of Geto x Gojo)

You have experienced unrequited crushes since you were a teenager; however, a painful unrequited love is a first for you.

Back when you were in high school, you had a crush on your senior, Gojo Satoru.

You had long forgotten what made you fall for such an idiotic man.

It might have been his charisma, his handsome face, his beautiful eyes, or his skills in being good at anything he took interest in.

However, that only lasted in your second year of high school. Satoru, on the other hand, was in his last year, preparing for graduation and entering college life.

You didn’t know how your group had formed with the famous 3rd-year trio.

But Kento and Yu have been your childhood friends since your family moved into their neighbourhood. So being admitted into the same school was no surprise.

Yet at some point in time, your group somehow merged with the 3rd year trio who were popular in their year.

One is Gojo Satoru for his loud and charismatic personality combined with his handsome face, eccentric hair and blue eyes.

Second is Geto Suguru for his mysterious and calm persona. He's also handsome with his long black hair, which seems to tantalize girls and adds to his charm.

And lastly, one of the school beauties is Ieri Shoko, a brown-haired beauty. She was one of the top students in your school, admitted to a prestigious medical university.

Of course, the two were the same, they were guaranteed a spot in the top college of their own choice.

It was quite comical really. A group of juniors being grouped together with some 3rd years.

Even up to this day, it astonished you how your group had formed, but you could still recall it. It was because of your crush on Gojo that these unlikely people had met and formed.

As the years passed, the two completely different groups of friends remained in touch and grew even closer, especially as you all entered college and made new friends. Your group seems to grow bigger.

In one of your favourite restaurant bars, some of your friends were already there and had started drinking by the time you arrived.

Gojo seems to have taken on the role of a host as Geto and some of your friends have yet to come.

The same could be said about your two childhood friends.

Yu was on his way to pick up his girlfriend from work. They would arrive together later, while Kento was still busy at work with Geto, working on a collaboration project.

Both of them had become the CEO of their own company. Each works really hard to create their own.

You couldn't be more proud of Kento for achieving his dream.

Sitting down in one of the booths, you ordered a drink. Watching as your white-haired friend drank and tried to liven up the party. At the same time, teasing and making fun of your friends and catching up.

You couldn’t help the smile on your lips.

Even though you were in a bar, it was a quiet one. One where you could have a drink and relax with soft music playing in the background.

The bar is illuminated with a cozy ambient from the lights. It was one of your favourites because of the atmosphere and the delicious cocktails and foods they make.

The bartender owner greeted you with a smile and served your drink. Taking a sip, you savour the sweet flavour and alcohol on your tongue, feeling the fatigue slowly ease from your body.

Your shoulders, tense from all the work, relaxed unknowingly.

Turning around, you started chatting with your friends, laughing and catching up, and ordering foods to fill your stomach.

As the alcohol flowed and the atmosphere warmed up, some people's tongues loosened and gossip started flowing.

Flicking the ash from her cigarette, Shoko asked, "So, how's it going with Nanami? I've noticed something more between the two of you lately."

You looked up at your friend, your eyebrow furrowing in confusion.

"What do you mean?" You asked. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

Your friend rolled her eyes, her voice lazy as she teased you.

"You and Nanami. What? Don't tell me you haven't confessed even though he has already returned from abroad. You should take the chance. Don't wait for him to confess first, or you might miss your chance."

Hearing this, you panicked and tried to cover her mouth. However, it was in vain as your other friends turned their heads in your direction, curiosity in their eyes, ready to hear more about this juicy gossip.

Shoko just laughed and gave you a smirk.

"It's not like others don't know… more like they already know your painstaking love for your childhood friend for a long time"

She exhaled a puff of cigarette smoke and watched it drift lazily into the air.

"My dear, you wear your heart on your sleeve too easily. The only one who doesn't know is your beloved Nanami."

“Shoko, please! Will you be quiet!” You pleaded as you leaned over and tapped her on the arm, feeling your face flush.

Groaning, you buried your face in your hand.

"Hmm? What's this? I heard something about Y/n and Nanami. Is there something going on?" Gojo asked in a sing-along tone as he came over.

It seems the commotion between you and Shoko caught his attention and now he's ready to milk you dry for gossip, even though you have none.

“Nothing is going on,” You stated as you gave Gojo a slight glare, warning him to drop the topic. But the man seemed to not get the hint or if he did, he ignored it, feigning ignorance.

"Oh, come on now. Don't be stingy."

You groaned again as you shook your head, feeling an incoming headache already.

Taking a sip of your new cocktail, you tried to ignore the man and hoped he would drop the topic. However, Shoko and Gojo didn't seem keen on stopping as they continued to tease you.

“I was just asking about her and Nanami,” Shoko said as she gave a knowing look at Gojo.

Gojo smirked as he glanced at you, taking the hint. A mischievous glint in his eyes.

“And here I thought you were still crushing on me. How could you cheat on me, Y/n?” He pouted, his smooth lips jutting out and the corners of his eyes pointing down as he looked aggrieved at you.

“I didn’t know that you and Nanami were in that kind of relationship.”

“We’re not.” You snapped, starting to get annoyed at the man-child in front of you.

Both of your friends gave you a look, not believing you in the slightest.

"Just admit it, Y/n. We've seen how sad you were when Nanami went abroad to study. You were so wrecked that you lost so much weight and almost failed your first year of University. You were so miserable without him."

Shoko raised a brow at you as if proving a point, continuing.

"We've also known that you have always loved Nanami all this time, even though you had a little bit of 'scandal' with this idiot here."

She pointed at Gojo, who placed a hand over his heart and appeared offended.

"What scandal? Miss, for your information, I have always been a clean man." He stated, his chin pointing up, being dramatic.

You rolled your eyes at him for his exaggeration and turned your head to avoid your friends' inquisitive looks.

You admit that you had a crush on Gojo when you were in high school. You were attracted to his confident personality and handsome face, but that only lasted until graduation.

However, when Kento went abroad to further his education, that's when you realized that your feelings for him were more than just being a childhood friend.

You were in love with him.

You just never realized it. Since growing up, you have been so used to having him by your side that you have unconsciously taken his presence for granted

But when he left, you felt a massive hole open in your heart. An empty feeling inside you as if another part of you has gone missing.

Because of it, you slowly spiralled down from the sudden realization, leaving you a mess.

You have been in contact with Kento through text, but as time passed, it became harder to maintain. With the time difference between where Kento is and how busy you have been with your University life, your contacts slowly dwindled.

And now it has been almost a year before he contacted you again.

Picking up your phone without checking the caller ID, your eyes instantly reddened when you heard his voice, calm and composed as ever.

"How have you been, Y/n?"

It was Kento.

You choked back a sob as tears slowly gathered in your eyes. A deep ache echoed inside you. How much you have missed his voice.

Taking a deep breath, you tried to steady your voice, not wanting to give anything away, as you know that even a little he would be able to pick up on it.

"I'm doing well. Just busy with school. I didn't anticipate our professor assigning such a huge project right at the start and it seems to keep piling up no matter what."

You scold yourself. Of all the things you have to say, you just have to complain to him even though he finally contacted you after such a long time.

"How have you been, Kento? I hope you're doing well. I've heard that winter there was harsher than here," You awkwardly chuckled, trying to play it off.

"It's not too bad, but I do miss the weather there." Kento's short answer tugged at your heartstrings. Slowly, a tear escaped and rolled down your cheek. You blinked hard, trying to stop the others from falling.

There was a moment of silence between the two of you before Kento spoke again.

"....I heard from Yu. It seems you haven't been doing well."

You froze.

You didn't expect Yu to tell Kento about your condition, though with the anxious looks he's been giving you lately, you guess it was a given.

Looking at yourself in the window, your reflection stared back at you. You noticed the dark, hollowed cheeks, dark circles under your eyes, and dry lips.

Your body had obviously lost so much weight that you could feel your bones protruding. Your arms and legs were nothing but nearly skin and bones. Your face is gaunt and haggard.

It appears that no matter how much you hide your circumstances from your friends, it was pointless, especially from Yu.

You realize what a mess you really were in. How much of an asshole you have been for making your friends worry to the point that they have to contact Kento about you.

You gave a strained laugh, "They're worrying too much. It's just...university has been a little tough. I'm still in my first year so it's a given-"

"Don't lie, Y/n." Kento interrupted, his stern voice making it impossible for you to utter another lie.

He's always been like this. He always knew when you were lying.

The tears you had been holding back came crashing down, and all the pent-up emotions you had been suppressing came pouring out like a tidal wave. You couldn't stop the tears from flowing, and your shoulders shook with sobs.

You pulled the phone away from your ear, trying to muffle your sobs and you couldn't help but whisper, "...I miss you so much, Kento."

And just like that, with a few words, Kento was able to break the dam in your heart.

Your cries came out softly, but you were sure Kento heard you. He didn't end the call, but stayed silent, giving you a moment to let it all out and calm down.

Even though Kento was thousands of miles away, you felt his presence beside you, listening and never leaving you. You knew that he would always be there for you, no matter what.

After a few minutes had passed, you wiped your tears and tried to compose yourself but the soft hiccups still escaped your mouth.

"Y/n" Kento whispered, his voice incredibly soft and tender, soothing your turbulent heart.

"...hmm"

"I'll come back. Wait for me, okay?"

The tears, you thought you had finally stopped from earlier, flowed down your face again.

You swear Kento has a knack for making you cry so easily lately you couldn't help but ponder just where he learned such a thing.

Sniffling, you nodded however you remembered that he couldn't see you.

"Mmm..." You gave a soft reply as you sobbed and cried again.

What he said wasn't a promise but a statement.

You know that Kento doesn't make promises because he finds them nonsense and fragile. But you also know that he is a man of his word, and when he says something, he means it.

So when he says he'll come back, you know he will.

It was one of the reasons why you have loved this man.

You made a resolve to start getting back on your feet and working towards a goal.

You were determined to face Kento when he returned with the best version of yourself. Not wanting to show such a miserable wreck that you once were.

If he ever rejects you, at least you can say that you did everything you could and gave it your best. That way, you won't have any regrets.

"Ah~ but I've heard that Nanami has someone he has been in love though."

Gojo's voice snapped you out of your reverie, and a pang of realization washed over you.

It made you remember why you had been so distant from Kento lately.

When Kento finally returned from his studies abroad, you were the first one to greet him at the airport.

You were shocked by how much he had changed. The boy you knew from years ago was now a man.

Mature and calm. Taller with broad shoulders and a lean waist, handsome with a slender brow and sharp eyes, the naivete that was once there is gone.

Instead of a high school uniform, Kento now wears a suit, and his hair is slicked back with an undercut.

No more of the side bangs that you once always played with.

He was so different yet still the same.

He still has that same stern and reserved personality but cares for those close to him, especially to you.

Once you two reunited, you were so happy. You made sure to always try to meet him despite your busy schedule, trying to make up for all those years that you were apart.

At the same time, you also wanted to show your interest but you also know to show some restraint. You didn't want to scare him.

For now, you were content that he was back.

However, one afternoon, just as you were about to meet with Kento to ask him out to dinner, you overheard a conversation between Geto and Gojo.

The conversation was about Kento, and you couldn't help but eavesdrop.

Geto and Kento had recently started a joint project for their two companies.

So it was no coincidence that you found him in Kento's company's rest areas while Gojo was one of the biggest shareholders in Geto's company. It was a given he was also a part of the project.

You took a step back so as not to be spotted and heard your white-haired friend ask if Kento had a girlfriend as one of his female coworkers seems to be interested in your childhood friend.

Hearing this you couldn't help but frown, your hand clenching and a sour feeling rose in your chest.

Geto chuckled and shook his head.

"Really?" Gojo asked in surprise.

"I thought for sure he had a girlfriend since he seems to be the type to settle down first. Or maybe even a fiance."

"No, he doesn't have one but he does have a girl he really loves," Geto said as he exhaled a puff of smoke, tapping his cigarette.

"He was planning to ask her to be his girlfriend, but something happened and it didn't work out. However, I heard from him that he's planning to ask her again."

Gojo perked up.

"Really! Who is it? Who is Nanami in love with? Do I know her?" He asked excitedly, leaning forward as curiosity got the better of him.

Geto only chuckled at the man's antics before patting him on the head, telling him it wasn't appropriate to tell too much as it was not his place to share such a secret.

Gojo could only whine at his friend and dropped the subject, understanding that no matter how much he pestered Geto, his friend would not budge and reveal the identity of the woman Nanami was in love with.

He instead brought up a new topic to discuss, leaving you wondering who was the girl Kento was in love with.

You were stunned. A myriad of emotions surged through your mind in an instant but eventually, they all melted into a strong feeling of bitterness.

No wonder Kento never had a girlfriend for so many years. It turned out he had someone in his heart all along and now he seems intent on getting back with that girl.

You couldn't help but wonder.

What kind of girl does he like? What does the girl Kento love, look like? If that girl came back to him, would he surrender immediately and reconcile with her?

You even absurdly imagine them together.

Feeling a sob escape your mouth, you hurriedly went home that day, cancelling on Kento through a short message. You didn't call him as you didn't trust your voice not to tremble once you heard his voice.

That day, you drank until you couldn't stand.

You were glad you were home and never went out, otherwise you would have called Kento and made a mess of things, which you would have regretted later.

However, ever since then, you have distanced yourself from him.

Avoiding every gathering with your friends to try to minimize the chances of running into him.

You respect Kento too much to burden him with your feelings and ruin everything. You might resent the fact that the girl he loves might not be you but you still wanted to be friends with him no matter what.

Besides, you also have your own principles that you abide by, not wanting to put yourself in a complicated situation if the girl returns.

But by avoiding him so suddenly, he quickly noticed.

He tried to call you, wanting to confront you about such a sudden change.

You could only make an excuse that you were busy with work, but he knew that wasn't the whole truth.

And since knowing Kento for so long, you already know he wasn't the type to let this matter pester for so long and would eventually resort to seeing you in person.

However, you didn't want to see him, not until you could sort out your feelings for him or else you risk breaking down in front of him.

Without any other choice, you quickly set up to go on a business trip.

Successfully stopping him from seeing you as he wouldn't be able to chase after you because his company was in a crucial situation with the current project he was working on.

Thanks to it, you have been able to avoid him completely however, this time you couldn't turn down the invitation as one of your friends is getting engaged.

You knew you couldn't hide forever, and you didn't want to miss your friend's special day so, in the end, you concede.

Meeting him became inevitable.

Anxious and nervous, you have been drinking a lot since the moment you sat down, trying to calm your nerves and distract yourself.

But once they started talking about Kento and you, the bitter feelings you had been able to push back slowly rose in your chest and your mood turned sour.

You unconsciously started drinking heavily and because of it, your temper became fickle.

Eyeing the man in front of you, childishly making fun of your previous crush on him and on Kento, you couldn't help but realize that the man-child in front of you was the reason why this all started.

Suddenly, the urge to wipe that grin off his face with a slap was so dangerously tempting that your hand twitched.

However, you have been a person to never resort to such action and unnecessary violence. So you tried to think of something, attempting to divert your attention or else you might just do it.

You sigh to calm down but a dark expression still shows on your face.

Seeing this, Gojo eye's gleam with mischievous, unaware that he had stepped a foot on his grave, pushing you over the edge.

"What? Someone's jealous? Maybe I should try being your cupid and set you up with Nanami? Hmm? Maybe by then, I could give your pretty little ass a boost and not be a coward anymore."

Your lip twitched.

Maybe wiping that smug look on his face isn't so bad after all, you thought.

Lifting a hand and caressing his cheeks, you caught him off guard.

You gave a dark smile and a shiver involuntary went down his spine, his back sweating bullets.

SMACK!

Walking out of their own car and heading to the restaurant bar, Nanami and Geto let out a sigh of relief, taking off their jacket and loosened their tie.

They have just finished a meeting that has gone on for hours than necessary.

And now having finally finished, all they wanted was to drink, eat and relax throughout the night before being plunged to work the next day.

However, when they entered the bar, what awaited them was not what they had expected as they witnessed you and Gojo in the middle of the bar, engaged in a brawl.

Clearly, both of you were drunk as your faces were red not only from anger but from the alcohol as well. Your words slurring as the two of you yelled at each other.

What started as a harmless teasing quickly escalated into a messy, comedic fight for your friends to witness.

Holding onto Gojo's shirt and the other on his hair, the tall man has no other choice but to bend down as he did the same to you.

Some scratches and light bruises scattered throughout your body and face. Your clothes and hair a mess.

Gojo shouted, "I'm a liar?! What I said is the truth! You're a goddamn coward!"

"You say I'm a coward, what makes you then?!" You shouted as well, breathing heavily and glared at him.

You tug at his hair earning a yelp.

"Don't think I'm clueless you goddamn man-child. I saw it when you two graduated and Geto-senpai confessed! All these years and your relationship hasn't progressed at all! You two have been together and never left each other side and yet you haven't admitted that you love him. You've done nothing but play him all along."

A vein bulged at his forehead, irritated, Gojo pulled at your hair making you groan.

"Shut up you goddamn woman!"

"Fuck you! You white hair old bastard! Just fucking go and splayed your goddamn legs in front of Geto-senpai and finally get laid! You horny bastard!"

You yelled while your friends who have been calmly watching the whole time, even the owner, laughed at your nonsense screaming match.

That right.

When you secretly witness Geto's confession to Gojo on their graduation day that's when you realize.

Your crush for Gojo was nothing more than an admiration because of his confidence. Confidence in being himself while he unknowingly becomes a love-struck fool for Geto.

You envy and wanted that.

You wanted to be a love-struck fool for Kento but your insecurity and low self-esteem prevented you from confessing your love for the handsome man.

However, seeing that this goddamn idiot had done nothing when he had all the chance in the world while you, on the other hand, were a mess, missing Kento, who was abroad and had no face to confess since the memories of you crushing on such an idiotic guy were still fresh in everyone's mind, made you angry to no end.

You slump as your knees got weak not just from the alcohol but from all the feelings you have been holding back, your previous energy leaving you as the bitter feelings spread inside you.

Tears started flowing and falling on your cheeks without your permission. Seeing this Gojo froze, his grip loosening and the once lively bar slowly quieted as you softly cried.

"No...I'm the goddamn idiot here... I've also had the chance... the chance to confess and love Kento but because I'm a coward I didn't take it..."

You admitted.

That's right. You were angry not only because of this bastard but mostly at yourself for being the biggest idiot ever.

And now, learning that Kento has someone he loves and is thinking of being engaged with her.

Regret filled you to the point of suffocation.

"I only had myself to blame..."

You whimper, now completely drunk as you lose coherence and kneel on the floor.

You felt as though everything was crumbling. Slowly losing your mind as you sink further in your sorrow.

Suddenly, a hand grabbed your waist, lifting you from the floor and pulling you away from Gojo's grasp.

You were brought into a warm embrace, your head resting on a broad chest.

It was then that you heard Kento's voice.

Deep, calm and mature, a voice that always makes your heart flutter and the voice that you have come to love.

"I'll be taking her home as she's too drunk," Kento said, carrying you in his arms as he talked to your friends while Geto dealt with Gojo.

You couldn't help but nuzzle further in his arms, burying your head in his neck and hugging him tightly. Unknowingly, Kento's breath hitched and his heart quivered from your actions.

Geto nodded, saying he'd be taking Gojo as well who was completely drunk, his head was swaying from all directions. His legs no longer had any strength to hold him, already unconscious.

Adjusting you in his arms, Nanami looked at you and found that you were completely unconscious.

He sighs but an undeniable faint blush on the corner of his cheeks and ears can be seen if you look closely.

Ieri who had been enjoying the show and her drinks, saw it and she smiled knowingly as she watched Nanami take your things.

"Nanami" Ierie called and Nanami looked at her.

"Be nice to her, okay?"

Nanami's expression didn't change, but he replied softly, "I will."

Nodding at your friends and the bar owner, Nanami carried you out and into his car that was parked outside.

He opened the car door and put you down, taking a moment to look at you and saw your tear-streaked face.

When he reached out to wipe away your tears, your lashes brushed against his fingers. He paused for a moment, taking a deep breath to calm down then got into the driver's seat, intent to take you home.

This time, he was determined to talk to you, even if you didn't want to. He wasn't going to let you go anytime soon.

Waking up, you groggily sat up as you looked around.

Clearly, it wasn't your room as the bedsheets were different. They were grey coloured and quite soft made of a different material from the ones you use.

The pieces of furniture were simple but obviously high-end and looked strangely familiar.

You didn't know how you got here nor did you remember what happened after you slapped Gojo but the feeling of being carried lingered in the back of your mind.

"Your awake." A deep husky voice said as the door opened.

It was Kento, holding a glass of water.

It finally dawned on you that you were in his place. You have been into his apartment a few times in the past however this was your first time staying over.

A nervous feeling settled in your stomach and felt your cheeks flushing. Whether from the lingering alcohol on your body or because of your feelings and the situation you are in, you don't know.

Still drunk and dazed, you obediently accepted the glass of water and took a few sips before setting it down on the nightstand.

An awkward silence envelops the two of you as Kento sat at the edge of the bed. His arms rested on his thigh and looking at you from the corner of his eyes, deep in thought.

You fidgeted. Your head lowered as you played with the bedsheet in your hand, feeling the soft fabric. You didn't know whether you should talk or not.

From the corner of your eyes, you stare at the man that you have been avoiding these past couple of weeks.

Two of his dress shirt buttons were undone, revealing his slender neck and chest, showing a hint of his muscular physique.

His sleeves were rolled up and you couldn't help but gaze at his forearms. The veins stood out along his arms, and his hands were large with defined knuckles and slender fingers.

His hair was slick back however few strands were sticking out, clearly messed up after a long day.

You might have been drunk nevertheless you still remember bit and pieces how he has carefully brought you from his car to his room.

Gently carrying you, laying you down and assisting you change from your work clothes to one of his.

Helplessly you thought, how could a man be so handsome and so caring at the same time.

Your eyes reddened.

The sour feeling from before sprang up again and tears gathered in your eyes.

Lifting a trembling hand, you covered your mouth as a sob escaped, trying to hide it, not wanting to make the situation worse.

You felt the bed shift then two rough and large hands cup your cheeks, raising your face.

Completely opposite from his usual reserve and stern expression, Kento looks at you with concern in his eyes.

"What's wrong, Y/n?" He asked, voice gentle and soft trying to calm you however hearing such tenderness, your cries seemed to grow even louder.

You stayed quiet. Pondering whether to confess everything or not, however, your heart got the best of you and you blurted.

"I love you. I love you, Kento. I have been ever since. I have always loved you... Please don't leave me." You cried as you confessed, your words became disjointed and frantic as you went on.

You didn't know what was Kento's reaction as large tears rolled down from your eyes, obscuring your vision.

You were sure you looked pathetic at that moment as you cried but that didn't matter anymore as you let it all out.

Long years of repressed emotions have completely overwhelmed you.

Your regret when Kento left, your joy when the two of you reunited. The searing pain of learning the truth that Kento has someone in his heart.

The jealousy and sorrow you drowned in as you distance yourself and finally the overwhelming love you hold for the man in front of you.

As you continued crying and repeating your confession like a broken record, warm lips suddenly sealed your lips, stopping your words.

Kento kissed you.

A strong, fierce and almost devouring one with a mix of revenge, and seeking reparation.

It only seemed to deepen as you felt his hand grab the back of your neck while the other drew you closer and tightened his embrace, as if afraid you would disappear.

You couldn't resist and kiss him back with just as much passion as you could.

Lifting your arms, you hugged his neck and pulled him closer while Kento lifted you in his lap, straddling him.

You kissed as if the both of you couldn't bear to separate. Your tongues danced and lips melted with each other.

You couldn't help but let out a moan, calling his name in desperation. A sweet tingling sensation runs through your body, making your toes curl.

It wasn't until the need to breathe that you pulled back.

Resting your forehead against his, you closed your eyes and felt your breaths intertwining.

Kento cups your face, caressing it and look into your eyes as you open them.

Longing, tenderness and adoration.

Emotions you never saw before now lingered in his eyes

"I love you too, Y/n." He said, his voice so tender and full of affection, it left you breathless.

"But what about the girl you like?"

Kento frowns, confusion in his eyes.

"I heard from Geto that you have someone you have loved for a long time." You quietly said.

Your voice trembling, just asking that question tormented you like no other but you had to.

You have to know who it is even if you are afraid of what Kento's answer might be.

Thinking this, your tears seemed like they would never dry as droplets fell on your cheeks.

Finally understanding what you mean and where you're coming from, Kento chuckled, wiping your cheeks and kissing you on the lips again before moving on to your neck where he felt your pulse.

"The person I love is you. I have loved you ever since and have always been. No one else but you."

You sat stunned for a moment as his confession slowly sank.

You sniffled and a fresh wave of tears fell however compared from before it was out of happiness.

Pulling Kento, you hugged him and fell onto the bed and this time, without reserve, you kissed him first.

Extra:

As morning came and illuminated the room in a soft light, Geto was just finishing his talk with Nanami on the phone when he heard the white-haired man in his bed groan in pain, holding his head.

Putting his phone away, Geto went to the kitchen to boil some water.

A few minutes later, he came back with a cup of honey lemon tea, handing it to Gojo.

Gojo who was in pain from a massive hang-over, didn't notice his friend staring at him in silence and quietly sip the hot tea.

"...So, is it true that you love me too?"

"PSHHH!"

Gojo spat out the tea, blushing, "..."

Let's just say another engagement party was arranged later on.

A/n: I had a hard time finishing writing this one shot.

It became longer and longer as I wrote when I was only planning to make a shorter one but then the plot just kept coming up and didn't know how to finish it. In the end, I had to torture myself to stick with it and finish it after more than 3 weeks of non-stop writing.

God, I'm such a masochist.😭

However, as I was writing the confession part, I couldn't help but start crying and I had to stop midway laughing at myself like a maniac. Oh my god.😭

I swear I won't be doing another long one-shot anytime soon. My brain was mush after this.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this fic! Please leave a comment on what you think!🥹

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[buccini555]

𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 - 𝐑𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢

≡ 𝑆𝑢𝑚𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑦 : That night, you were looking for some fun in a nightclub where criminals used to frequent, unexpectedly, you found your fun, one of the most feared gangsters in the whole city who ended up discovering your "secret" at the end of the night

❏ o n e s h o t !!

⌕ 𝐹𝑡. Ran Haitani

𖥻 𝑇𝑎𝑔 : @kinggetou ♡

tw: pet names(baby, doll, babygirl ) sexual tension, dom/sub! and mention of sex in the car(nothing explicit) I think that's all

Neon lights flashed before your eyes while the loud music made the atmosphere liven up even more, that party certainly became even more attractive when your gaze met that stranger's gaze, the tall, attractive and apparently older man had been watching you for some time, next to you at the bar, there was an empty space that was just waiting for you and, at that moment, a drink and some alcohol next to someone so attractive wouldn't go amiss, as soon as you sat down next to the tallest one, Immediately the then-stranger offered to pay for your drink.

"What does someone as beautiful as you do in a place as hostile as this?" He turned around, resting his hand on his face and watching your lips as you drank, he questioned.

"I wonder the same about you." Maintaining eye contact, you responded without elaborating, in that nightclub, there was a frequent presence of gangsters, delinquents and even feared mobsters and criminals.

"Would it be too inconvenient to ask your name?" The stranger asked as the mood between you began to emerge.

You remained silent for a few brief seconds, but then you responded. "[N♡me], and as for your name, is it inconvenient to know?"

"Ran Haitani, I believe you've heard of this name, haven't you?" Ran said almost immediately after taking the last sip of his whiskey.

"...You think you're too much." Looking at him and also finishing your drink, you whispered, approaching him so the ambient music wouldn't disturb you, that name was really known, when you realized it, you knew instantly that Ran was a fucking gangster.

Ran smiled mischievously and also getting closer, said in your ear. "You look familiar, do I know you from somewhere?"

"No, you don't know me." Looking away, you gave your answer.

"Well, girl, I'm going to be honest with you, I want to get to know you, but, I think it would be better to do it in a private place." Ran spoke, being completely punctual in his speech.

"Do you think it's that easy to win me over?" Debating what Ran had just said, you questioned him in a tone of pure irony.

He laughed, with mischief on his lips, bringing one of his hands to your face and tucking a strand of your hair behind your ear. "I don't know about you, but I felt conquered as soon as I laid eyes on you."

That line made your body shiver, imagining how much fun it would be to have a little fun with Ran, you wouldn't deny that opportunity to spice up your quiet night at that club a little.

You got up, going hand in hand to an empty hall, as soon as you found yourself completely alone, Ran immediately wasted no time and placed you against the wall, surprising you with a breathtaking kiss while holding one of your legs towards his body, you returned the kiss by holding the back of the taller man's head, making him kiss you with even more desire.

"You underestimated me, didn't you, babygirl?" He said, pausing the kiss for a brief moment as he grabbed your waist tightly.

Looking at him, you immediately thought he had discovered his little secret. "What do you mean?"

"I mean I know exactly who you are, doll, don't try to fool a man like me." At that moment, Ran took one of his strong hands from your waist and held your face, making you look directly at him while he spoke, as soon as he finished, he occupied your mouth with a peck, soon after, he pulled you closer near him with the same conquering smile.

His suspicions were somewhat confirmed, even so, you still wanted to play with Haitani's reasoning. "...So tell me, who I'm, mm?"

"Don't act innocent, I know you're a fucking mobster." He responded at the same moment he kissed you again, this time, trailing his wet kisses down your neck and chest.

"You seem to like taming bad girls." Holding the older man, you said as he kissed you, seeming to simply not care about the fact that you belonged to the mafia.

"If I were afraid of danger, I wouldn't be addicted to it." Ran said again in a low tone, making you shiver when you felt him touch your body through your clothes, that hallway of that joint was no longer useful for you while the sexual desire only increased.

"Let's solve this "problem" at my house, it's okay baby?" Again, Haitani spoke, this time holding your hand over his pants, making you feel how hard he was, as well as showing you how great the "love" was that he could give you without hesitation.

You moved back and forth over that f clothing fabrics, impressed by how endowed he seemed to be, making Ran want you even more and soon, you and him ended up leaving that place and getting into the older man's luxurious car together, he definitely wouldn't be able to bear getting there. to his house, then he would take advantage of those leather seats and dark windows to satisfy desire of both right there.

[ladythornofrivia]

Cigarette Girl

Pair: Rindou x Reader

Warning: Mature Content, Adult Language and Adultery (if you’re under 18, you cannot read this)

Author’s Note: I wanted to play Resident Evil 4 Remake; I heard a lot of good reviews. And I also want to play Silent Hill 2 Remake. See, I never ever play Silent Hill franchise, but I heard a lot of positive reviews. And hopefully it’s out on PS4 version, too, cause I saw the trailer of the remake and I just want to play it. But at the same time I want to gather so much manga—I don’t know what to choose. Enjoy the new chapter; make sure to read the previous chapter to know what’s going on. (Note: Please report if someone decides to steal my synopsis and work. Notify me. Thank you ❤️)

(Listen to this song while reading this chapter, pls.)

Chapter 3: In Times They Meet in Dreams

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Rindou was never a busybody. He’s never a playboy, nor is he a chatty person. He’s a reserved and cool-minded boy with a longish hair past down to his collar bone with two-toned colored hair. While his locks are bleached, leaving sky-blue highlights, loose and long strands framed onto his face that nobody could see his eyes instead of slicking it back.

Like Ran, they like to change hairstyles; they don’t want anything the same: they want to keep themselves fresh and impressed with their youthful and charming looks for the crowd to awe at their unique assets. One main difference between the Haitani brothers is their personalities. They have the same interests, but Rindou is a walking “speak unless spoken to” type of guy. And can be brutally blunt when someone does something infuriatingly annoying to him, who isn’t afraid to use physical confrontation unlike Ran, who likes everything to be smooth as possible, a kindly gentleman way.

While obtaining fresh look, Rindou like to keep his life—and himself—quiet, while his brother likes to be loud and a teasing one compare to Rindou’s total composure. While Ran is flirtatious and a tease to women, women considered Rindou in a passive-aggressive favor of staying away from him. Though there are times women flirt with Rindou, but Rindou liked his personal space more. Ran coursed his emotions through loudness and charm, while Rindou coursed his emotions through calm and passive sarcasm.

Everyone got to know the older Haitani brother—people were complimenting Ran on having a smooth and snowish complexion with violet eyes gleaming with mischief and dauntless. As his hair glowing like obsidian and halo floating, as if blessed to be born with winsome looks.

For Rindou, while they found him charming, they also found him too stiff and rigid, like a cold rock with round light-flickering glasses—frightening. While people call Ran the “cool senpai”, Rindou hadn’t received any nicknames other than “glasses” or "silent rock". As much as Rindou ignored the remarks among people, he wished they would stop; this was getting old for him. Not that he’s opposing threat or an obstacle in Ran’s life, it’s just that people prefer Ran over Rindou is because of his lively presence. Never a dull moment with him. Whereas Rindou, he mostly spend time elsewhere with ambient atmosphere, where there are time he likes to produce his own music or having detox. If he were to act as Ran, as wild and energetic as Ran, he possibly might get a lot of girls under his finger. But Rindou chose not to. Both of the Haitani brothers are popular, but, Rindou chose to be silent and chose to do keep his head down because he wanted privacy—private and public. Hence why he isn’t the center of attention.

People assumed he doesn’t do any parties or gets girls into bed all at once. With his different looks, they weren’t so interested. He got DJ skills, but conversational and romantic wise, he lacks department. They thought of him once as anti-social and anti-romantic.

Ran is the life of the party—at school, at the clubs, anywhere that’s mundane and boring, he’ll liven it up fast, but gets in trouble; Rindou wouldn’t hesitate to call Ran “idiot”. Ran got kicked out of the library once for causing ruckus.

Rindou participated in those events, dressed up handsomely as much as he can, but none of their eyes are caught towards Rindou’s direction, as Rindou’s eyes were never captivated by anybody. Everyone thought Rindou is Ran’s personal butler. As long as he does his own thing, no one can disturb him.

Even when people said their hellos to Rindou, he’ll answer them with one word, then off he goes to his own world.

"Baby brother, you wouldn't mind if these people go to our place, yeah?" Ran slung his right arm over Rindou's shoulders. “They liked our music, and our service went high up with all the cash we got.”

The heaviness on Ran affected. Rindou cleaned their house last night for an hour. Lifting heavy things and scrubbing most stubborn areas for the guests to arrive. In Roppongi, it's their kingdom, their air, they'll never give it away. Especially girls.

"Don't 'baby brother' me," he said, lips pouting. “I’m a year younger than you.”

"Baby brother," Ran said, "don't be mad. Can you blame me? I was tired last night."

"Yeah, tired from all giving the attention to the guests coming over. They fucked up our space."

“It’s our new space!” Ran exclaimed happily.

“Next time, do your own cleaning. I’m not an errand boy.” Rindou freed himself from Ran’s arm.

“Besides, every girl in this school is nice, so caring and approachable, mentioning on how their boyfriends lack care and attentiveness in their life…some of the girls offered their virginity to me, wanting me to eat them out and breed them with my cum.”

Rindou grimaced. This wasn’t the first time Ran said those words. Rindou wanted peace and quiet in the morning. He can find somewhere where nobody could disrupt his sleep. As much as he likes to do clubs at nightfall like his brother, in the morning, he wanted rest. He wanted long dreams with his eyes closed, not open, where he could be dreaded and furious.

“Stop saying shit like that; I need sleep. I rarely get any since yesterday, thanks to you.”

Ran’s hands raised in surrender. “Suit yourself. While we’re still young, we got to taste every flavor of sweet and honey. We don’t want anything spoiled and rotten. Wouldn’t you agree? I’m thinking of buying more designer clothes for our next event.”

Rindou sighed. “Do it somewhere else, but not in our new place. You like to sleep on your bed when you’re tired, right? Then don’t cause shit.”

This was Rindou’s warning—first and last.

Ran’s lips curved into a grin. “Alright. Don’t be hateful to anybody, okay? You may think I’m loud and stupid, but I know you. You may be quiet and cold to everybody, but you’re very selective when it comes to someone catches your eye, and this happens on rare occasion. Don’t let it slip and go with the flow for once.”

And the bell rang. After lunch, class resumed.

It was time for the last lecture. The teacher lectured a new lesson for the day, and while the class took notes, Ran decided to flirt with the girl next to him, who was trying to her hardest to get a better grade for the next quiz. As for Rindou, in the other class, was taking notes, jotted down every crucial word. While he’s trying to have fun in life with nightclubs and DJ, he also wanted to focus on serious matters that might affect his future on the long road. He can imagine his older brother slacking off like a useless fly that doesn’t know where the exit is when sober.

Something tapped against his shoe. A purple erase with a dinosaur sticker. His tongue clicked, nearly bending down to reach for it.

He nearly cursed when he couldn’t reach out anyone, whoever the owner of the purple eraser. Examined the object, he rotated it until he spotted the name.

(y/n), (l/n)

What a clumsy fuck.

The bell rang, and the students chatted amongst themselves, talking about the after school activities and clubs they’re planning to join in. Everything was magical to the students—all lively and hopeful. The innocence of current times gone forward.

He thought it’s too cheesy for a real life event. That’s why he needed a dauntless thrill at nightly hours to balance the normality of the daylight hours.

Disregarding the talkative hours, he got his stuff up, still holding the purple eraser.

He wondered who (y/n) is.

“Shoot,” a voice said behind him.

Sounds of bag shuffling with sharp clinks and rumples went through his ears.

“Where’s my eraser? It’s my favorite one!”

Almost sounding like a cry, Rindou averted his eyes to a girl went through a panic search on her school bag. Despite a plain design on a carrier, it has quaint charm to it, nothing extravagant or too-plain, just perfect.

With his hand slicked back, sighing, he went past the classroom doors and approached her in the middle of the hall.

Rindou cleared his throat.

“Miss,” he began, his shoe went to a little shift with the other, almost self-conscious.

“Where did I exactly put it? I know it’s right beside the notebook, and I remember I was done using it after making a mistake,” the girl said to herself, hand rummaging through the dark abyss of a school bag.

“Miss,” he said, louder.

Her head turned up, looking at him with wide eyes.

“Yes?” she squeaked, staggering back.

Restrained the confident smirk, he handed her back the eraser. “I believe this is what you’re looking for.”

“Oh—Oh! My eraser! You found it! Thank you,” she said, smiling with giddy.

His eyes squinted. “You like dinosaurs?”

She nodded, a blush summoned on her face. “I do! I recently watched Jurassic Park—sorry!” she stuttered, still blushing. “I just find it fascinating, you know. I know dinosaurs are for kids and all, but, I just can’t help what dinosaurs are like when they’re alive. I always wish that I could see a real-life dinosaur, but the meteorite got to it first.”

Rindou gulped, unsure what to say. “I, uh, see…”

With voluminous, black hair and dark-colored eyes with a dimpled smile, he couldn’t hold his smirk much long.

“Seems like you knew my name,” she said, tucking the eraser away. “You must be Haitani.”

“Which one?” he dared.

“You’re the younger brother, Rindou,” she said with confidence. “You aren’t the only Haitani people are talking about. Some girls I knew, they…”

His brow arched, his round glasses glistened. “They what?”

“They want to know if you’re available on hooking one of them up. They’ve been waiting on you to make a move, actually. Like the whole knight in shining armor. Like this character in ‘The Princess Bride’.”

Rindou just stared at her with a glint of curiosity.

“Not that…you know…” she scratched her in awkward motion. “Girls are very interested in you.” She puts on a wide smile once more. “They like the silent type. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. Sorry, I can be really awkward when meeting people. Say, do you like dinosaurs?”

As soon as he opened his mouth, a booming voice came.

“What the hell are you standing for, (y/n)?! Let’s move it! We’re going at the karaoke!”

“Just give me a moment!” she answered behind her, where her friends are. Then she faced back to Rindou, who hasn’t taken his eyes off of her. Her dark-colored eyes still flickered and bright like a shining star. “It’s really nice to meet you. I hope we can be friends. Don’t be a stranger, okay? We can exchange phone numbers if you want.” Before he could reply, she scribbled and torn the paper out and gave it to him. Then she left. “Thanks for bringing back the dinosaur eraser! I owe you one.”

Watching her afar, Rindou found himself—his heart coiled at the sight of the girl who noticed him for him—for the first time.

Cute.

Ran is right.

She had certainly caught his eye.

*~~*~~*

{Present Day}

One day later, Rindou received a call from Sanzu, asking Rindou to meet him at the office. Rindou went and confronted Sanzu, where they discussed their plans beforehand.

“You disposed her, right? Just like I asked?”

“Yes,” Sanzu affirmed. “I did.”

“And the traces?”

“They’re all gone for good.”

He almost seemed nervous.

“This letter is from her,” Sanzu said, almost quiet, as if this isn’t the real Sanzu speaking to Rindou.

As he ripped the envelope, Rindou heard Sanzu’s fainted gasp.

“What?” Rindou asked, almost impatiently.

“You have to see this,” is all Sanzu said.

Discarded the sheets, on the chair, there’s a newborn infant in the basket.

Taglist: @galactict3a @colored-tr-panels @glamourkills18 @f1yh1gh @onyx-blossom

[vheissu77]

Beat by myself but the liven ambient ø plays a preset by tokyobedroomorchestra

[sweet-dewie]

×IMAGINA×

✨💚FOOLIGANZ X Y/n (Lector/a)💚✨

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°¿Quien dijo que los fooliganz no pueden enamorarse? 👀💕° claro que sí ♡✨

Los fooliganz parecen ser personas que solo buscan pasarla bien y divertirse en grupo , pero porsupuesto que también pueden enamorarse ✨

~Comencemos~

✨DAX X Y/n (Lector/a)✨

• Dax es el tipo de persona que siempre intenta animar el ambiente por lo que sus cambios de humor pueden notarse mucho. Dax sin duda al estar enamorado de ti será directo y te lo dirá a la cara , no importa si los otros fooliganz están presentes.

• aún que no lo parezca , Dax puede llegar a ser muy romántico de lo que crees. Te regalara cosas que vayan con tus gustos (ropa , videojuegos , etc) pero también le gusta ser detallista y recibirás detalles que el mismo haga.

• Por más raro que suene , Dax suele tomarte fotos mientras estás distraída , le parece tierno.

• Dax puede llegar a ser muy cursi contigo por lo que tiene muchos apodos por los cuales llamarte como el clásico "Fresh meat" (Carne fresca) , Preciosa , Dulzura , Bonita , o su favorito "Rayo de sol"

(⁠ ⁠◜⁠‿⁠◝⁠ ⁠)⁠♡

✨LUCHADORA X Y/n (Lector/a)

• Luchadora es bisexual así que no le importa si eres hombre o mujer 👀

• Nunca se había enamorado tanto antes desde que te conoció. es como si la hubieras hechizado , tanto así que se distrae de su trabajo.

• Luchadora por más que parezca una jefa ruda , suele ser cursi , pero también le encanta consentirte y que la pases bien.

• Le encantan los besos , en especial los tuyos así que no le importaría besarte delante de los demás fooliganz 👀💕

• Es mexicana , por lo que ella sabe que amas su acento.

• Le encanta cuando actúas como niña/o pequeñ@ , le parece muy tierno de tu parte

• Le fascina mimarte , así que almenos cariño y afecto de parte de ella nunca te va a faltar , así como también será la primera en defenderte.

🍄 TRANSLATION (English headcanon)🍄

✨💚DAX X Y/n (Reader)💚✨

• Dax is the type of person who always tries to liven up the atmosphere, so his mood swings can be very noticeable. Dax, without a doubt, being in love with you, will be direct and tell you to your face, He doesn't care if the other fooliganz are present.

• Even though it may not seem like it, Dax can be very romantic than you think. He will give you things that match your tastes (clothes, video games, etc.) but he also likes to be detail-oriented and you will receive Gifts that he makes himself.

• As strange as it may sound, Dax usually takes photos of you while you're distracted, he finds it cute.

• Dax can be very cheesy with you so he has many nicknames to call you like the classic "Fresh meat", Lovely, Sweetness , Pretty, or his favorite "Sun ray"

(⁠ ⁠◜⁠‿⁠◝⁠ ⁠)⁠♡

✨LUCHADORA X Y/n (Reader)✨

• Luchadora is bisexual, so she doesn't care if you are a woman or a man 👀

• She had never fallen so much in love before since she met you. It's like you've put a spell on her, so much so that she gets distracted from her work.

• Luchadora even though she seems like a tough boss, she is usually cheesy, but she also loves to pamper you and have a good time.

• She loves kisses, especially yours, so she wouldn't mind kissing you in front of the others fooliganz 👀💕

• Luchadora is Mexican , So she knows that you love her accent and she also knows that you like that she speaks Spanish.

• She loves to see you act like a little girl when something excites you, she finds it cute.

• She loves pampering you, so at least you will never lack love and affection from her, and she will also be the first to defend you.

🩷

[golmac]

Inform Basics (#13: Ambiance)

(I am still shadowbanned; hopefully this series will be discoverable via search soon!)

We've talked a lot about text. How to print it, how to make responsive output, how to adapt it to world states. We'll keep talking about it, because we're making text adventure games!

Everything we've looked at so far has been either a description of something or else feedback based on player action. But what if something is just happening in the world and said something doesn't require player input before triggering? Let's say we're in a room with a cute cat who is doing cute cat things. They don't need the player's permission! They are just being cute all on their own.

We could tackle this a few ways. We could actually make an animal (a kind of person in inform) called "cat" and have them perform different actions each turn. Inform could report the results of their different actions to the player. We could build a little cat sim in the middle of our text game about something else, and 20 hours later get back to writing our story!

Now, there's nothing wrong with being a 20-hour-dev-time-cat-sim-kind-of-writer. For a lot of people into Inform 7, the real joy is solving technical problems in code. If that's your thing, simulate away! But I'm in this for the stories, and will probably never be skilled enough to help you reach your goal.

This is the central question of Inform 7 development, and we've talked about it before: should one simulate or dramatize? My answer is almost always "dramatize." So how could we have some ambient cat text to liven up our room and possibly charm our readers with kitten charisma?

During action processing, Inform 7 does more than Before, Instead, Check, Carry Out, Report, After. For instance, near the end of the turn, Inform evaluates what are called "Every Turn" rules. It's exactly what it sounds like.

Every turn (this is the annoying rule): say "It seems that another turn has passed.".

Output:

>z Time passes. It seems that another turn has passed.

Fortunately, we have some really granular control over when every turn rules do and don't fire.

We can stop it with another rule, for instance:

The annoying rule does nothing when the player is in lab.

Often, though, we'll want to write a more specific rule, just so that we can see what's happening by looking in one place.

Every turn when the player is in the cat room: say "[one of]The cat does something incredibly adorable.[or]What a delightful cat this is![or]The cat licks a paw, then slicks back some fur near her ear.[or]The cat is stalking a plastic spring.[cycling]".

Note that the designation "[one of]" lets Inform know that a list of possible texts will follow. These texts are separated by "[or]". We have a lot of options for the way Inform 7 chooses which text to print.

"[cycling]" will print each in order, one per turn. When the last is printed, Inform will cycle back to the beginning and repeat.

"[purely at random]" is exactly what it sounds like.

"[stopping]" prints one text per turn and in order, but, once the list is complete, prints only the last text in the list.

What if we want even more granularity in our every turn rule: let's do it! Maybe the cat wants some food, so there is a before and after state. Let's do some basic prep:

A cat is a kind of animal. Marbles is a female cat in the bedroom. A cat can be fed or unfed. A cat is usually unfed.

Now we can break this up a couple of ways. For readability, I would make two separate rules:

Every turn when the player is in the bedroom and Marbles is unfed: say "[one of]Marbles meows rather pitifully.[or]Marbles desperately paws at your shoe.[or]Marbles rubs her back against your shin.[cycling]"

and

Every turn when the player is in the bedroom and Marbles is fed: say "[one of]Marbles lies sprawled over your white shirt.[or]Marble settles in for a bit of post-meal grooming.[or]Marbles looks under the desk.[cycling]".

We don't have to just do text with every turn rules, of course. We could be incrementing values or otherwise modifying the world in some way. However, since most beginning authors will likely be looking for an alternative to simulation, text is probably the most immediately useful application.

More soon! Some executable code is linked below. What would I change? Well, more and better text, always. I would also need to do some housekeeping rules with the treat. Should there be a funny response if the player tries to eat it? Maybe some other options should be accounted for. The implementation of Marbles would need work. At bare minimum, players will try to pat Marbles. We'll leave that for another day!

Next: ignoring the rules.

[pokeglitchden]

Gives you a painting of six tinkaton performing a group gigaton hammer

That's... actually that's a really well done painting. A little odd. But yeah, that could liven up the lab a little.

Thanks anonymous stranger from the internet! I'll hang it out of the way of the bad eggs, so there isn't any ambient corruption to warp it.

[synthtv]

Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø and Prophet Rev2

[charlesmwa]

How Can Portable Speakers Transform a Camping Trip?

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If you’ve never considered bringing portable speakers on your outdoor excursions, this blog will walk you through how they can enhance the camping vibe, offer practical tips for choosing the right one, and ensure you make the most out of your setup.

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Beach Days: Camping by the beach? Portable speakers are great for creating a relaxed vibe as you soak up the sun or enjoy a picnic by the waves.

Star Gazing: Add a touch of ambient music while lying under the stars for an unforgettable celestial experience.

Energy and Power Options

Camping often means being away from power outlets, so portable speakers that can run on battery power are essential.

Long Battery Life: Look for speakers with extended battery life to ensure they last throughout your trip. Some can run for 10–20 hours on a single charge, making them ideal for overnight adventures.

Solar-Powered or Rechargeable Options: For extended trips, consider solar-powered speakers or those that can recharge via a power bank. These eco-friendly options are perfect for off-grid explorers.

Durable Design for Outdoor Use

Camping trips can be unpredictable, so you’ll want a speaker that can handle the elements.

Water Resistance: Whether it’s an unexpected rain shower or a spill near the campfire, water-resistant speakers are a must.

Shockproof: Some speakers are designed to survive drops and impacts, which is great for rugged adventures.

Dustproof: If you’re camping in a sandy or dusty environment, a dustproof speaker ensures the internals stay clean and functional.

Versatility Beyond Music

While music is the primary reason to bring a portable speaker, they can also serve other purposes.

Audio Entertainment: Use them to listen to podcasts, audiobooks, or nature sounds to help you unwind.

Announcements and Alerts: If you’re camping with a large group, speakers can help you make announcements or call people back to the campsite.

Mood Lighting: Some portable speakers even come with built-in LED lights, adding to the ambiance of your campsite.

Eco-Friendly Choices

For environmentally conscious campers, there are portable speakers made from sustainable materials or with energy-efficient features. Some even come with solar panels, ensuring you can charge them without relying on batteries or electricity.

By choosing eco-friendly options, you can enjoy your music while minimizing your impact on nature—a win-win for outdoor enthusiasts.

Respect Nature and Others

While portable speakers can enhance your camping experience, it’s essential to use them responsibly.

Keep the Volume Moderate: Avoid blasting music, as it can disturb wildlife and fellow campers. Low to moderate volumes are more enjoyable and respectful.

Follow Park Rules: Some campsites have restrictions on the use of amplified sound, so be sure to check the guidelines before you crank up the tunes.

While buying a portable speaker, purchasing from a professional audio shop ensures you’re getting a product that is durable, reliable, and suited for your needs. It helps you choose a speaker with the right balance of sound quality, portability, and outdoor features. A professional purchase guarantees better performance and peace of mind, especially when venturing into the great outdoors.

Conclusion

Portable speakers might not seem like a camping essential at first, but they can completely transform your trip by adding music, creating memories, and elevating the overall vibe. From energizing morning hikes to relaxing by the fire with your favorite playlist, the right speaker can make every moment unforgettable.

So, before you head out on your next adventure, consider adding a portable speaker to your packing list. With the tips above, you’ll be well-equipped to choose one that fits your needs, ensuring your camping experience is as fun and memorable as possible. After all, there’s no better way to connect with friends, family, and nature than by sharing the universal language of music.

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