#more like jan van UGH am I right

[isthataraccoon]

imagine wylan doing one of those “rating things my mom did tiktoks” but like…with his dad

0/10 being emotionally abusive for my entire childhood what the flip dad

3/10 marrying a woman basically the same age as me (drake who)

1/10 writing me letters begging me to come home because he knows I can’t read (i mean at least I couldn’t read them??)

-1000/10 sending hitmen after me (seriously what the flip dad)

-6382/10 telling me my mom died but instead sending her to a mental hospital secretly 🥰🥰

-10912919/10 attempting to kill me AGAIN to get away with kidnapping omg dad stop

-200000000/10 letting me get beat up by gang members in order to get information about my teenage friends out of me (really feeling the love!! 🤗🤗🤗)

[paleparearchive]

Giotto

Main menu conversations

(Default, "Moving to Location", "Time of Day", "Parade", "Inactive screen")

Giotto: Van Gogh, you're a hard worker! Your paintings are improvin' day by day!

Van Gogh: Thank you, Giotto-san! But I'm going to try even harder!

Van Gogh: Giotto-san, you play a lot with Jan!

Giotto: Haha, I'm havin' fun too. How 'bout ya join us next time, Van Gogh?

Giotto: Hey hey. Ya don't find my drawings that interesting, do ya?

Van Gogh: That's not true! I think your paintings are amazing, Giotto-san.

Giotto: I can't believe ya like my paintings that much. I gotta work hard too.

Van Gogh: I'd like to be able to copy them… Can I do that? Please!

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Courbet: Isn't it hard to always look after Jan and Munch?

Giotto: It's like when ya take care of Rembrandt. I just can't leave 'em alone.

Giotto: Courbet! I found that book ya wanted before, so I bought it for ya.

Courbet: R-Really!? Thank you. Let me thank you next time with something.

Courbet: Giotto, I've been meaning to ask you this for a while–

Giotto: "Why are there angels in your drawings?", right?

Courbet: If you know it already, let’s get right to the point, why are you painting something unrealistic?

Giotto: For me, this makes a picture more interesting… I guess?

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Da Vinci: So it is these… those magical muscles that make him so captivated….

Giotto: Oh? Ya interested in muscle trainin'? But not 'til you're a lil’ older.

Giotto: Huh? What happened to the drawing ya just did? Ya were still workin' on it, weren't ya?

Da Vinci: I am taking a break from that painting for now. I will paint again in a while.

Giotto: Your paintings are amazing, Da Vinci. Ya got a great basic technique.

Da Vinci: Is that so? I am just doing what I can.

Giotto: I can't stand to lose to a younger artist. I'll work a lil' harder.

Da Vinci: I am sure you are very good at what you do, Giotto-san.. But it is nice to be ambitious.

Giotto: A lot has happened, but ya were always cool 'bout it, Da Vinci.

Da Vinci: It is nothing compared to the history of mankind.

Giotto: I see... But it's okay to depend on others once in a while, 'kay?

Da Vinci: Fufu, thank you very much. … But do not worry. I am not forcing myself to do so.

["Parade" conversation]

Da Vinci: Hmm… Your muscles… fascinate him… Zzz…

Giotto: What's he sayin', ah, he fell asleep. I'll carry him to his bedroom.

["Time of Day" conversation - night]

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Renoir: Giotto, do the final touches here.

Giotto: No no, you're expected to paint it yourself.

Giotto: How is it that ya always stay so loose, Renoir?

Renoir: Because I want to treat women with an open mind.

Renoir: What's the matter? I didn't know you wanted to see me.

Giotto: Actually, I needed a female model. I thought ya could find one for me.

Renoir: I'll take care of that. I think I should have about 30 people for now, is that good?

Giotto: 30 people!? Amazing…

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Giotto: Oops! Watch out. Suddenly a tree fell down…!

Rembrandt: Oh, maybe that's because you're with me. Sooorry, Giotto-san.

Rembrandt: Oh, Giotto-san! Do you have any interesting stories todaaay?

Giotto: Ah, sorry! I haven't stocked anythin’ up yet today.

Rembrandt: Uuurgh…! Phew, no good…

Giotto: Hey, what's the matter? Ya look like you're in trouble.

Rembrandt: … I can't open the lid of the paint… I'm trying, but…

Giotto: Hey, that's the wrong way to turn it. ... Gimme that. I'll open it for ya.

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Giotto: I mean, when ya stare at me that closely… I'm a lil' embarrassed…

Michelangelo: Huh, what are you embarrassed of? Show me more of your muscles.

Michelangelo: Ugh… The stone doesn't move… Maybe it's too big…

Giotto: Woah! That's huge… Is that for sculpture? I'll move it for ya.

Giotto: ... Michelangelo. I get nervous when people stare at me in silence.

Michelangelo: Don't worry ‘bout it. I'm just lookin’ at your body.

Giotto: Hey hey, ya care 'bout me that much?

Michelangelo: ... No. I just care ‘bout your muscles. Not you.

Giotto: What d'ya say, Michelangelo? It's refreshin' to go somewhere different, ain't it?

Michelangelo: Whatever. I just followed you because you asked me to.

["Moving to Location" conversation (Church)]

Michelangelo: … 'Morning, Giotto. Muscle training in the morning? You're doing fine…

Giotto: You'll feel refreshed if ya do some muscle trainin' in the mornin’. Wanna join me?

["Time of Day" conversation - morning]

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Giotto: Ukiyo-e has a unique taste! Ya gotta tell me more next time!

Hokusai: Sure. Whenever you're ready! So, which way's the atelier?

Hokusai: Never thought I'd be lucky enough to meet ya, the man who built a generation.

Giotto: I never thought I'd get to meet that famous Hokusai, either.

Giotto: Yo, Hokusai. I got some good sake. Wanna join me for a drink?

Hokusai: Huh, didn't I tell ya? I don't drink. I got a sweet tooth.

Giotto: I see, that's surprising. Then I'll just get somethin' else.

Hokusai: Let's have tea. I just got some daifuku. Want some?

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Gauguin: I got some treats from a client... Hot... Water... give me…

Giotto: Hey hey, ya good? … Here, some water. Spicy food's hard on the stomach. Have a drink and take a breather.

Giotto: Gauguin, you're not overdoin’ it, right? How about a trip to the sea for a break?

Gauguin: Sea… Alright. I think I'll go back to nature and spend some quiet time…

Giotto: Yo, Gauguin! How ‘bout a cat?

Gauguin: ... What are you talking about all of a sudden?

Giotto: You're tired all the time, right? Wouldn't havin' a pet help ya feel better?

Gauguin: Pet… Animals… Fluffy… Yeah, I like it. Very nice.

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Monet: What made ya decide to paint, Giotto-san?

Giotto: Me? I was scribblin' on a rock and my mentor recognized me¹.

Giotto: Everyone praised your garden for its beauty. You're doin’ a great job.

Monet: Really!? I'm so happy. I'll work even harder!

Giotto: Hey, Monet! I saw your garden and you're damn serious 'bout it.

Monet: I'm so glad ya saw it! I'm gonna paint it when it blooms!

Giotto: That's nice. I'm no expert, but I hear that changin' the fertilizer makes it more colorful.

Monet: I see, that's certainly true! I'll change it right away!

¹: according to Giorgio Vasari in his “ Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects”, Giotto was discovered as an artist by his mentor (Cimabue) while he was drawing pictures of his sheep on a rock. The sheep looked very lifelike, so Cimabue was very impressed by his talent and asked him if he could take him on as his apprentice.

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Raffaello: Giotto-san, what is with that beer?

Giotto: It was given to me as a gift. There's a guy I befriended at a place I occasionally go for drinks.

Giotto: I found some good wine in town the other day.

Raffaello: Really? I would love to try it.

Giotto: Phew… They're so energetic. It's hard to deal with 'em.

Raffaello: You look like a father in the way you deal with everybody.

Giotto: Isn't that kinda the same with ya being everyone's big bro?

Raffaello: Fufu, that kind of thing might be nice. Isn't that right, dad?

Giotto: Raffaello. How 'bout a drink before goin' to bed?

Raffaello: Alright. I know a good place for wine.

["Time of Day" conversation - night]

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Munch: Jojii, when did you become an aduuult?

Giotto: I'm still a kid. Age doesn't matter when ya grow up.

Giotto: Ya playin' with your friends today? Count me in, Munch!

Munch: You’ll play with us too, Jojii!? Yaaay! I'm so happy!

Much: Huuh, why are you saying that?

Giotto: Did your friends complain to ya? They're "complainin'"² 'bout "Munch"², see!

Munch: They're always complaining about me! Tell them about it, Joji!

Giotto: R-Right. That was supposed to be a light joke, though…

Giotto: 'Morning, Munch. … What's the matter? Ya look sleepy.

Munch: Yaawn… I was playing with my friends last night at midnight…

["Time of Day" conversation - morning]

²: Giotto’s usual puns lol. The original quote is “「ムンク」に「文句」をいう、ってな！”, “ムンク” is Munch, while “文句” is “monku” (“complaint”). The pun is related to the fact that the words sound similar.

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Sisley: Ah, Giotto-san. The screws on the easel are a little bit off.

Giotto: Oops, gotta be careful. Thanks for tellin' me, Sisley.

Giotto: You're always so calm, Sisley. Ya ever have a hard time or somethin'?

Sisley: I do. But there is no night without dawn.

Giotto: Oh…? Lookin' good, Sisley. Preparin' art supplies?

Sisley: Yes. I check them regularly. If they get damaged, it would be a big problem.

Giotto: Ya even think 'bout that? You're a firm one, huh.

Sisley: That's not true… I just like art materials.

Giotto: Workin' part-time today, Sisley? Don't overwork yourself.

Sisley: Thank you for your concern. I'll try not to overdo it.

["Time of Day" conversation - daytime]

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Giotto: Sorry, Bazille. Ya had to treat my wounds again.

Bazille: It's okay to protect Jan, but you're pushing it too hard. Take care of yourself too.

Bazille: I wonder if they would listen to me if I had your kind of reliability…

Giotto: No, you're fine just the way you are, right? You're gettin' along well with those guys because that's who ya are.

Giotto: What's the matter, Bazille? Ya look 'bout 50% more serious than usual, dontcha?

Bazille: It might get dangerous. Monet and the others are so quick to do stupid things…

Giotto: Haha, ya care so much 'bout 'em that ya can go off on 'em as much as ya want.

Bazille: … Heh, taking care of them is also something that requires thought.

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Giotto: Hey, Kuroda. How ‘bout we go out for a drink sometime?

Kuroda: Hm. That’s a good idea, coming from you. How about tonight, then?

Kuroda: It's fine to behave like an elder, but if you persist in this behavior beyond your means, you'll get old.

Giotto: You're tellin’ me this out of nowhere... You're the one who shouldn’t be so cold.

Kuroda: Once again, you've messed up the details here.

Giotto: Oh nooo... haha. You're as harsh as ever, Kuroda.

Kuroda: Your learning ability seems to be no better than a flea's if you can't fix it, no matter how many times I tell you.

Giotto: G-Gotcha, gotcha! Phew. Your way of teaching truly hurts, Kuroda…

Kuroda: … Hey, what are those scratches?

Giotto: Hm? Ah, I was playin' hide-and-seek with Jan and the kids and I scraped it! Guess I got a lil' too carried away.

Kuroda: … Your low mental age is utterly terrifying…

Giotto: Haha, you'd go out with 'em if they asked ya to play with 'em, wouldn't ya?

["Inactive Screen" conversations]

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Giotto: Raffaello just complimented your painting. Good for ya.

Ingres: M-My picture, by God…!? Is that true, Giotto-san!?

Ingres: I've designed a picture frame, can you help me build it?

Giotto: Yeah! Then let's build somethin’ as big as a bell tower!

Giotto: Delacroix and ya are really close.

Ingres: What are you saying? That's not 100% possible.

Giotto: If ya two really didn't get along, I don't think you'd be talkin' to each other in the first place.

Ingres: … I just can't help but point out his half-hearted pictures.

Ingres: Everyone was too free, but... I'm filled with a sense of accomplishment.

Giotto: Right, right! A parade gotta be like that!

["Parade" conversation]

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Delacroix: That's a rare cat… Huh? A stuffed sheep!?

Giotto: I borrowed it from Hubert. It's small like a cat, but its fur is like a sheep's.

Giotto: When I was your age, Delacroix, I used to play with my mentor a lot…

Delacroix: No way I'd play with my teacher… No, that wasn't rock just now.

Giotto: Yo, Delacroix, ya don't gotta be so uptight, y'know?

Delacroix: … That’s so sudden, Giotto. I ain't done anythin' like that.

Giotto: Ya don't need to hide it, I know it. You're a real good guy.

Delacroix: … Haah? The hell ya think you're talkin' ‘bout?

Delacroix: It's good to take a walk once in a while.

Giotto: That's unusual... I thought ya were gonna say "this ain't rock".

["Moving to location" conversation (Museum exterior)]

Delacroix: What, ya came too? If it's 'bout the breakfast for the cat, I already did it.

Giotto: Oh, I see. Well, guess I'll just trim his nails then.

["Time of Day" conversation - morning]

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Giotto: I got some rare booze! Want some?

Watteau: Nice, Giotto-san! Let's have a drinking party with the crew!

Watteau: Oh, a cute girl! I'm gonna talk to her!

Giotto: Jeez, he’s a restless guy. Oh, he’s gettin’ rejected faster this time.

Watteau: Heya, Giotto-san. I got a lotta booze today. You're comin' over for a drink, right?

Giotto: Yeah! But when I'm invited, it's always cheap drinks, ain't that right?

Watteau: It can't be helped, y'know? If I prepare expensive alcohol for the type of person who drinks in large quantities, I'll go bankrupt.

Giotto: That's true, too. However, I don't drink too much… seriously.

Watteau: Giotto-san, ya free now? You're free, right? Let's have a drink together!

Giotto: Yeah, fine for me. What’s it gonna be today? Wine? Beer?

["Time of Day" conversation - night]

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Velazquez: People don't come close to me. I'm in trouble. I can't observe them like this.

Giotto: Hey, Velazquez… Sunglasses and people-watching are…

Velazquez: You're really liked by children, Giotto.

Giotto: Even if ya say that, they like ya too. Ya often have 'em model for your paintings in the park.

Velazquez: Giotto. Mere perspective isn't appropriate for this painting.

Giotto: Indeed... So what do ya suggest I should do?

Velazquez: In this case, you need aerial perspective. I'll teach you it.

Giotto: Oh, I'll take your word for it then. Thanks, Velazquez.

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Giotto: Even if ya tell me to "be interested in beauty"…

Van Dyck: Everything around me should be beautiful. Now, first of all, put on a skin mask!

Van Dyck: A painter with a big body and beautiful pictures… I don't get it.

Giotto: Haha, that's what I call a gap.

Van Dyck: You're not, well, the beautiful type, are you?

Giotto: What's with ya all of a sudden? Well, that's true, but you're bein' harsh.

Van Dyck: However, your works are beautiful. What a contrast, I wonder.

Giotto: Hey hey, ya should’ve said so from the beginning. Oh well, thanks.

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Giotto: Rubens, whenever I play a game with ya, I always lose…

Rubens: Fufu. I tend to get really serious when I'm dealing with you, Giotto-chan~

Rubens: You like Lars, don't you?

Giotto: When I see animals, I just wanna take care of 'em, y'know.

Giotto: Ooh, what a cute dog! Can I pet it?

Rubens: Yes, he's my dog, so take good care of him!

Giotto: Oh, gotcha gotcha! Such nice fur. What a cute lil' guy.

Rubens: Right, right!? Aaah, he's soo cute!

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Giotto: There's a lotta animals around ya, El Greco! Can I pet 'em?

El Greco: Yes. My familiars doesn't like pointless fights. Feel free to touch them.

El Greco: Giotto. Can I ask you to listen to me this time?

Giotto: Yeah, of course! Can't wait to hear what ya have to say.

Giotto: El Greco, I just met Rubens…

El Greco: Yeah.

Giotto: That guy's dog showed me his belly!

El Greco: It's a sign of obedience. That dog wants to be one of your familiars.

El Greco: I'm trying, but... I wonder if I fit in.

Giotto: Yeah, you're doin' great! Keep it up!

["Time of Day" conversation - daytime]

El Greco: Today I'll be the one to talk to you.

Giotto: That's unusual. I'm always the one talkin'.

El Greco: You always have such interesting stories to tell. I wanted to talk to you too.

Giotto: I see…! Then ya can talk to me all day and all night.

["Inactive Screen" conversation]

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Giotto: Jan! Wanna go to the garden? Let's race to see who gets there first!

Jan: Let’s do a race! I'll definitely win! Ready, set, go!

Jan: Giotto-nii, let's play a game! I won't lose today!

Giotto: Oh, wanna do that? Come at me anytime!

Jan: Giotto-nii, Giotto-nii! Do that thing!

Giotto: That thing again? Aight, gotcha! Hold on tight…!

Jan: … Woaaah, amazing! I knew Giotto-nii's shoulders were the highest!

Giotto: Hey hey, don't move too much. You'll fall off!

Jan: Giotto-nii, let's play outside todaaay.

Giotto: Aight, aight. After lunch.

["Time of Day" conversation - daytime]

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Giotto: Millet gave me some celery from his garden! How 'bout some of it for dinner?

Hubert: C-Celery… you say… Y-Yes. I'll think about it.

Hubert: Jan, where did you go…

Giotto: If you're lookin' for Jan, he was tired and went to bed. I've got him tucked up in your room.

Hubert: Uhm… Giotto-san, thank you for always taking care of my brother.

Giotto: Ah, no problem. But… ya don't look too happy 'bout that, do ya?

Hubert: N-No... That's not true.

Giotto: I see. Then that's fine. If ya need any help, just lemme know, 'kay?

Giotto: Hubert, Jan looks sleepy, I'll take him to bed.

Hubert: Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you.

["Time of Day" conversation - night]

Hubert: The parade is over, isn't it? It seemed long, but it also seemed short…

Giotto: A lot has happened so far. Let's celebrate all together next time!

Hubert: Sounds good! What kind of treats shall I make…

Giotto: Haha, you're one of the contributors to the parade too, arentcha? Cooking duty's off for once. We'll go to the store.

["Parade" conversation]

Giotto: Your food's delicious as always, Hubert. Thanks again!

Hubert: I'm glad you enjoyed it. How was the curry the other day?

Giotto: Ah, that one… Maybe it was a lil' painful…

Hubert: Perhaps you don't like spicy food? I'll be careful next time!

["Inactive Screen" conversations]

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Giotto: Millet! These are the seedlings ya asked for! Check it out!

Millet: T-Thirty stocks at once!? Thanks for carrying them!

Millet: I-Is this a fan letter…!? I never thought I'd get one.

Giotto: It means your paintings are bein' recognized by everyone. Ya did it, Millet.

Giotto: That outfit… Back from farm work, huh?

Millet: I've been tinkering around in the fields for a bit… You figured it out immediately.

Giotto: I'm a farmer's son myself. It's been a long time since I've felt like touching dirt.

Millet: Sometimes you just feel like that, right? Okay, I'll call you next time.

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Giotto: Manet. How long have ya been starin' at the painting? It's been two hours.

Manet: ! Before I knew it… If it stole my precious time, then it isn’t a bad picture.

Manet: Hey, do something about those kids. I can't paint like this.

Giotto: I'm not in charge of takin' care of Jan and the others... Oh well, I'll take 'em with me.

Giotto: Hmmm, I feel like I'm somehow lackin’ in dignity…

Manet: Dignity is something you need to have by nature.

Giotto: I see, so it's gonna ooze out for me as well eventually!

Manet: I don't think you can wait any amount of time for something that doesn't exist to seep out.

Giotto: Manet. Sometimes it's important to keep in step with everyone else, y'know?

Manet: Why would I need to do that? People should just go along with me, isn't it right?

["Time of Day" conversation - daytime]

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Giotto: What kinda stuff do ya shoot with your camera, Mucha?

Mucha: Beautiful scenery, smiling people, and other things that make me feel at peace, I guess.

Mucha: Thank you for your hard work. I just received a beer from a rare region… Would you like to drink it?

Giotto: Oh, thanks! It's kinda rare to have a drink with ya, ain't it, Mucha?

Giotto: Mucha. Ya got a lot on your mind, dontcha?

Mucha: What happened all of a sudden? I am not really any different.

Giotto: I see. If ya got any problems, I'm always here for ya.

Mucha: Thank you very much. I will be counting on you.

Giotto: The spectators who watched the parade seemed to be havin' a great time.

Mucha: Right. Art connects people's hearts... Once again, I thought it was wonderful.

["Parade" conversation]

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Giotto: How's that mat for workout I lent ya the other day? Thought it'd be a great way to get some exercise.

Hiroshige: Oh, I use that mattress for sleeping.

Hiroshige: You're so strong, Giotto-dono. I can't believe you can lift something so heavy that easily.

Giotto: Haha, I can't believe I'm gettin' so many compliments just for holdin' a cuttin' board!

Giotto: … There. Hiroshige! I brought ya what ya asked for.

Hiroshige: Thank you very much. I don't know how you manage to carry such a heavy object all by yourself…

Giotto: Ya can only hold a brush, Hiroshige. Ya need more training.

Hiroshige: Y… Yes… This time I'll be able to hold a Chinese cabbage!

Giotto: Oh, Hiroshige! You’re eatin’ a hearty breakfast in the morning!

Hiroshige: Yes. I'm also trying to improve… My masculinity… Eurgh…

["Time of Day" conversation - morning]

[thebiscuiteternal]

I skipped over this bit so Selina and Jan could talk shit about Gabriel, so gonna go ahead and write the first part.

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For someone not much taller than her, Jan moved fast when she was in her element. By the time they’d finished introductions with all of the competing designers, Marinette was nearly out of breath.

“You’ll get used to it,” Jan had replied with a grin when Marinette voiced her exhaustion. “I’ve been working social functions practically since I was bor- ah, hell.”

Marinette nearly collided with her mentor’s back, then peeked around Jan to find the source of her annoyance. “Oh... um... I didn’t know Mr. Agreste was judging the event.”

“He’s not,” Jan said, ice dripping off each word. “Some genius among the organizers thought it would be a brilliant idea to invite him as a consultant to the designers.”

Marinette cringed a little, making a small hum of discomfort, then blinked in surprise when something was pressed into her hand. Then she gaped at the credit card she held. “Jan?”

“Take weeping beauty to get something comforting while I run distraction,” Jan said as she started to walk away. Then she turned back for just a brief moment, and Marinette had to muffle a snort of laughter when the woman used her fingers to push her mouth up into an exaggerated smile. 

Tucking the card into her pocket, she went to rescue the poor sucker who’d garnered Agreste’s ire.

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Marinette hummed to herself as she strolled back into the building. She and her new friend Caroline had shared some really amazing ice cream and design secrets, Tikki was happily munching caramel butter cookies in her bag, and she was looking forward to getting to see more of the competition prep-

“What are you doing here?”

Aaaand the good mood was gone. 

She turned to find Chloe approaching from another part of the lobby. Rather than let her irritation show, Marinette beamed at the other girl. “I’m here for my apprenticeship.”

God, that was satisfying to say. And so was the way Chloe’s eyebrows rose and her eyes went wide.

“Then... the rumor was true? You’re working for van Dyne?”

“Ru- oh, right, you went somewhere else for lunch that day.” Marinette showed off her lanyard tag that identified her as part of Jan’s group. “Yep, I am.”

Chloe frowned, but it wasn’t her usual scowl of annoyance or jealousy. Instead, she glanced around almost nervously, then leaned in. “Is she actually crazy?”

Marinette stared at her. “Wh- no, she’s not crazy! Who told- oh. Your mom. No. She’s not crazy. In fact she’s really nice.”

“Does she really force models to break their diets?”

“Geez, no. She keeps snacks and other stuff everywhere in case someone wants it, but she doesn’t force anyone to do anything. And why are you here, anyway?” Marinette asked.

Chloe flinched, then quickly hid her tablet behind her back. “None of your business.”

Marinette leaned closer, narrowing her eyes. “That sounds a lot like you’re not supposed to be here,” she said, maybe enjoying a little too much the way Chloe squirmed a little at the implication.

“Shut up! I’m allowed here, Mother sai-” The blond’s mouth shut with an almost audible snap.

That made Marinette pause. “Your mom sent you? Why?” More squirming, and then Marinette’s brain clicked. “She was supposed to be here, wasn’t she?”

“Ugh, I hate it when you do that,” Chloe muttered, folding the tablet in her arms so she could toy with her bangs. “Yes, Mother was originally supposed to come, but she decided she has better things to do.”

“Of course she did.”

“So... so she said if I wanted to be helpful, I should come take notes for her.”

“You don’t have a press badge.”

They both jumped, then turned as Jan approached. “I’m- what?” Chloe asked.

“They won’t allow you backstage without one,” Jan said. “Didn’t your mother give you hers?”

“She... she must have forgotten,” Chloe said, and even though they hated each other, Marinette couldn’t help feeling a little sorry for the way the other girl wilted. She had a feeling Audrey Bourgeois hadn’t forgotten at all; she just didn’t think it was important. 

Like a lot of things.

“Alright, then, come with me you two. You’re not in trouble,” Jan added when Chloe hesitated.

“She’s not going to throw you out,” Marinette added quietly when Chloe didn’t move. 

“She better not,” Chloe said with a bravado that was clearly forced, then followed along. 

“Gavin, dear!” Jan chirped as they approached one of the registration desks. “How goes the lines?”

“Just finished the lunch rush,” the elderly man behind the desk said, taking off a pair of apparently reading glasses. “Thank you for the sandwiches, by the way. Spared me having to go fight the crowds across the street.” 

“Not a problem. Though I do have one now.” Jan motioned to them, and Marinette gave Chloe a little shove when she balked at moving. “My little companion here was sent to cover the event for a school publication, but it seems they forgot to register a badge for her. Is it still possible to do so?”

“Oh, yes, though there will be a small late fee for press registration at this time.”

Realizing where this was going, Marinette quickly dug the credit card Jan had given her out of her pocket and passed it back.

“I’ll be covering all of it,” Jan said, and Gavin took the card to run it. “Here you go.” Jan produced Chloe’s new lanyard, and Marinette again had to nudge her to take it. Then Jan turned to her. “You’ve got an hour to explore and get a feel for the crowd, then meet me backstage near the dressing rooms. Got it?”

“Yes, ma’am!” 

“It was nice to meet you, sweetie,” Jan said to a still staring Chloe, then turned and walked away.

“Oh my God,” Chloe finally said at a barely audible level.

“Told you she was nice.”

“I- ...Oh my God.”

Biting her tongue to keep from laughing, Marinette left Chloe to get over her shock. She had things she wanted to see before it was time for the show. 

“How do you think it’ll go from here?” Tikki asked from her bag, having been observing once she’d finished her cookies. 

“Well, I think there’s a good chance of the dresses-”

“No, I mean her,” Tikki said, pointing back at Chloe.

“Oh.” Marinette looked over her shoulder to see Chloe very slowly put her lanyard on, almost like it was a piece of jewelry. “You know... Huh. I wasn’t thinking about it, but maybe this will change some things.”

“For the better?”

“I hope so.”

[twigsnbones]

I am tired but oh another Tag Meme

Tagged by @fliederfuchs. Oh boi, so many questions.

1. Coke or Pepsi: Coke.

2. Disney or DreamWorks: I really don’t have an opinion for this.

3. Coffee or Tea: Tea, too much coffee gives me hearts problems. But... so... good...

4. Books or Movies:  I really want to read more but I get distracted so easily. It really depends, but I’d rather purchase a book than a movie.

5. Windows or Mac: Windows

6. DC or Marvel: No opinion for this

7. Xbox or Playstation: Nintendo

8. Dragon Age or Mass Effect: ????

9. Night Owl or Early Rise: I wish I wasn’t, but I am a Night Owl at heart.

10. Cards or Chess: Cards. Chess triggers me.

11. Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate!!

12. Vans or Converse: I have no idea. Neither.

13. Lavellan, Trevelyan, Cadash or Adaar: I literally have no idea what any of this is.

14. Fluff or Angst: I am that type of person that only reads completed fics and reads the end first to see if it’s a happy ending or not. So take your guess.

15. Beach or Forest: Both is cool. But I kinda prefer the beach, because it is far away and you can’t get lost that easily.

16. Dogs or Cats: Both. But I think a cat would suit me better.

17. Clear Skies or Rain: Rain and staying inside, please.

18. Cooking or Eating Out: Eating out, but not alone. I enjoy cooking with others, too, but idk, eating out has that vibe somehow

19. Spicy Food or Mild Food: I once ate at my ex-boyfriends house and they had chili. And even though their mother literally added nothing spicy to it I teared up. So yeah, no spicy nachos at the theatre for me.

20. Halloween/Samhain or Solstice/Yule/Christmas: Absolutely both. Halloween is really cool bc of Autumn and the spoopy and the witchcrafts but Christmas was the only time of the year where everyone in our family pretended to get along with each other.

21. Would you rather forever be a little too cold or a little too warm: A little too cold. I just die every summer and I hate it.

22. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Any kind of control over time.

23. Animation or Live Action: I prefer animation.

24. Paragon or Renegade: What is this

25. Baths or Showers: Both. I like bathing but only once in a while.

26. Team Cap or Team Iron Man: uhhh

27. Fantasy or Sci-fi: Fantasy, I guess

28. Do you have three or four favorite quotes? I can’t think of any, actually.

29. YouTube or Netflix: YouTube.

30. Harry Potter or Percy Jackson: I am a little more into Percy Jackson

31. When Do You Feel Accomplished? I don’t know, I just don’t right now.

32. Star Wars or Star Trek: Neither

33. Paperback Books or Hardback Books: Paperback!

34. Handwriting or Typing: I like handwriting more.

35. Velvet or Satin: No preference

36. Video Games or Movies: If I had to choose I would take movies.

37. Would you rather be the dragon or own the dragon? Be one.

38. Sunrise or sunset: Sunset.

39. What’s your favorite song? Right now it’s “No faith in Brooklyn” by Hoodie Allen

40. Horror Movies yes or no: Yes but no screamers pls.

41. Long hair or short hair: On me short, on others mostly long

42. Opera or Theatre: I am more into theatre

43: Assuming the multiverse theory is true and every story ever told has really happened somewhere, which one of the movie/book/tv show/game/etc worlds would you pick to travel to first? Oh god this is tough. First I thought of Detective Conan/Magic Kaito but there’s just too much murder. Maybe a peaceful AU of that. Ugh you know what: I would just write my own stuff and then travel there. Oh god that would be the coolest thing. I would travel to the story a friend of mine and me are writing together.

44: Are you scared of thunderstorms? I love thunderstorms so much

45. Would you rather travel back in time or into the future? Back in time. Forever. Just repeating the last few years over and over again

46. What is, in your opinion, the most pointless/unnecessary thing ever invented? Gender roles

47. Favorite band/artist? FewJar and Alligatoah

48. If you could meet a Famous person that’s either Dead or Alive who would it be? Jan Philipp Zymny, Taddl and Marti Fischer

49: How old were you when you had your first kiss? Idk, maybe 12ish. It was dumb. Very dumb.

50: Favorite TV Show: Magic Kaito, Steven Universe

51: What is your dream outfit? Tuxedo with a dumb tie. With ducks.

52. Who would you like to be for a day? I don’t want to answer this one.

53. Pick two of your favourite characters from different fantasy universes and shove them into a modern au where they’re rivals from first meeting but slowly become rivals with friends, what would it be like? (They’d still have their powers if they had any, and accustomed to certain terms or slang from their universe) Oh god... I would choose Kaito KID (Magic Kaito/Detective Conan) and Kyoya Tategami (Beyblade) and this would be a catastrophy. Kyoya would hate Kaito so much at first and hlafhfj I kinda want to write/draw something for that

54. Pineapple on pizza: yes or no? Nah. Please don’t. I don’t care if you love pineapple on pizza but this is just not my world.

55. Take a photo/video or be in the photo/video? No duders, sry.

New Question: 56. Do you possess the skill of synaesthesia and if yes, how does it show in you? I don’t really have that skill, unfortunately.

Oh god this was a ride. Time to go to bed. Ugh.

[punkscowardschampions]

Rio & Grace

Rio: Gracie! Can't tie either parental down so you're unlucky enough to be my first port of call Rio: If I come down this week (half term, right? God I feel old not knowing, ick!) how many of yous are gonna be about? Wanna catch all of you if I can Grace: I'm not surprised, Nico thinks mum's charger is the most fun thing EVER and you know dad still kicks it like he's at some 70s disco instead of a restaurant kitchen. So cringe! Grace: Iggy's took off in the van and Pablo's never here even when he is (ugh we get it, you're hanging shush) but everyone else maybe? Grace: Unless Junior's nerding it up idk Rio: Bless them, you'll miss them when you go Rio: Mum and Dad, the cats, only your faves and Nico is a little bitch 😂 Rio: Good enough for me! Sure enough I'll only hold any of yas down for a hot second regardless Rio: What've you been up to? Got any fun plans then? Grace: 😂 No way they're the worst and won't give me the chance Grace: Ask Janis they're always in her grill now she has a bf she can't ever peel herself off of Grace: Gurl you better make time for me! 😚 London's like another planet and I need that goss Grace: Gotta keep uploading that 🐰🐣 content Grace: but keeping it lowkey 👌 Rio: They're highkey nerds, tis true, least they give a shit, eh? 😘 Rio: Fucking knew it, sneaky bitch. I asked her at NYE and she said nah but I KNEW Rio: Ugh, gonna give her SO much shit when I come back 😂 Rio: Duh! My goss might not set the teenybop influencer world alight but think you'll be into it Rio: Also, got some lush bunny ears from work you can style up if you like, there's the content Rio: Very Ariana Grace: We're so blessed 🙏 Grace: OMFG THANK YOU 👏 she's such a lying bitch Grace: And they are so 😍💍💘 it's HONESTLY disgusting like I can't Grace: YAS 👑!! babes I knew I was missing you Grace: Such a mood Rio: 🙌 Rio: Steady on 😂 Fill me on the beef before I'm taking sides Rio: Can't roll like that babe 🙉 Rio: Is he a twat? I could barely get a look in, hot property with the whole fam that night not just Jan, like 😏 Rio: Right? My turn to THANK YOU 'cos all the other girls were raging after me lemme tell you, saying it reeked of misogyny and cheesy old school playboy Rio: Not educated in Hef paving the way for ladies being allowed to be sexual, ESP the sistas 💣💥 Rio: Its iconic, yeah? Like hush Grace: Honey not even! Now he's got her feeling the 💖 we all benefit Grace: Like from 💀 to 😍!! Grace: Here's the thing he's NICE!! 😮 How and who tf !! 😂 In THESE ends Grace: He's pimped my feed with his 📷 more that once. Lush! Grace: Trust her to find the one decent lad Grace: OMG how shaming! it's literally so on point I feel bad for how off they are. Beyond awkward Grace: 👯💜 Rio: Can't argue with that Rio: It'll be nice to see her happy Rio: All of yous Rio: Yeah, had noticed your new lad was off the feed Rio: Just not the one or do I need to crack skulls on YOUR behalf? Spill! 😘 Maybe Gus has had his 💔 Rio: Right? Not complaining when they were raking in the tips and looking fly doing it, this is why Vinnie listens to me and not them though so 💋 win win for me Grace: ��� Grace: UGH don't go there babe Grace: I'm off men rn 🙏 so you can relax Grace: Give Gus and Diego their time to shine 😂 Grace: OMG PLEASE say you can finally get me in sometime soon! 💋 Rio: Good girl 👍 Rio: Me too, more trouble than they're worth, and I'll always check what they're worth, feel me Rio: Love 'em 😂 I'd say they keep me sane but not with the shenanigans they still manage to get themselves into, nah lads Rio: You're old enough that I can vouch for you with him to get you in but Imma need to go out in Dubo with you first Rio: See how you handle your liquor, can't be risking the boss' license if you're gonna get #WGW 😏 Grace: I 100% swear down that D has a 💘 at his school but he's pulling a Jan over it so Grace: Yay! I'm buzzing Grace: Say when and I'll be on it Grace: The vibe looks EPIC in every insta it's 💕 Rio: Surely not! My babies! 😭 Rio: I've changed all ya nappies, it ain't right, I tell ya! 👵 Rio: Whenever you can pencil me in darling 💋 If you come back on the plane with me you'll only have to do the one back alone Rio: Unless you want to bring a mate but you've gotta vouch for them 'cos I don't know them enough to put my name on the line, they ain't my little sister 💛 Grace: 😂😂 I had to go full spa on him cos he was 🙎 and not vibing with the sheet masks he'd been stealing from me for WEEKS 😂😂 Grace: He's so 😍 for someone Grace: This is HAPPENING 👌 Mum'll say yes cos it's obvs for my mental health Grace: It's enough for collab our schedules tbh imagine trying to get the squad hooked up Rio: Aww! What a little sweetie! 😭 Giving me so much fodder to get 'em all with, yas gurl! 🙊 Rio: She defs knows the benefit of letting ya hair down and if she disagrees then she ain't our Muvva 👽 Rio: Same when I was your age, so many parties, so much time stretching ahead...ugh, hark at me Rio: Speaking of though, Pabs has managed to keep outta the drunk tanks since my last visit, yeah? 🙄 Chief Grace: I'd say go easy cos the acne is !! but where was mine was I was a 🍕 me and payback are bitches that have each other's backs like 😂 Grace: So welcome 💋 remember who treated you right hun 😚 Grace: Oh babe that's proper tragic 😂 Are you okay?! Grace: 🙄🙄 Grace: I'd lie to spare your feels but I can't even cos he is not forgiven! Fuck him truly Rio: Way harsh babe! Gotta share that knowledge and spot treatment 🙏 older sib duties ✌ you only gotta look out for them 3, feel MY pain when I wanna be a petty bitch please 😉😂 Rio: Clearly not, like...What tf am I like? 🙈 Rio: Still in the dog house then...I hope little miss tiny tits is too, seen her being snide on the 'gram Rio: we know she's no 😇 so as long as she's getting her share of the 💩 from you, I ain't judging on the Pabs score 👌 Grace: 😈 LMAO jks obvs I'm living for getting to flex like that Grace: Nobody else lets me near their face, their loss but still BOO Grace: Ugh yes cos he doesn't even see that he did me WRONG she was trying he's just an idiot and its like BOY NO Grace: Never learning them lessons Grace: 🚫 No worries there she's BEYOND cancelled 🚫 Grace: I hate that bitch Rio: That's why you gotta get them clients honey, just you wait, people will be BEGGIN' for your time and expertise 😘 Rio: Yeah, he's a fool in general though Rio: Not to say that ain't valid, 'cos 100% babe, but it wasn't personal, like Rio: Try to remember that 'cos he's not that boy, no matter what typa foolishness he's caught up in rn 😒 Rio: 👏 I like what I'm hearing, Gracie! So much growth! Rio: Here for it Grace: I feel you but also it's like idk it was personal to me cos she was my best friend and he knew that Grace: On some level idk Grace: Whatever I'm trying to be over it Grace: There's bigger 🐠 Rio: Fair Rio: Idk if he knows he knew...Mouthful Rio: Give him time and a chance, but that's it, sensible big sister said her piece on that, you're free to go on doing what you're doing 😜 Grace: Thanks 👑 Grace: Rio, I can forreal come to london right? Like you're not just shhing me Grace: I'm so done with this place atm Rio: Of course you can Rio: As long as the 'rents sign off on it, you can stay for as long as you like Rio: That's Dubo for ya...gets under your skin Rio: Anything else I can do, tho? Grace: 💜 Grace: Ugh it's just everything Grace: There's barely anything I can do Grace: Ignore me I'm a hormonal 👾 Rio: Have you had your B12 and folates checked? Billie and Edie were anaemic you should double-check 'cos that will have you feeling rough as Grace: 👼 You're adorbs Grace: Enough of my chatter anyway, how are you? Rio: 👀 okurr but we're coming back to this later Rio: 'cos I'm same old same old Rio: Nothing beyond the promised goss of London to report Rio: No boys, remember? Grace: 🙄🙄 Grace: Oh please you always have a boy Grace: Spill it Rio: 😨 Swear on my life, babe! Rio: Nothing and no one Grace: We're twinning then 💕 Grace: Do tell Janis 😂 Rio: Coming for ya brand Rio: Shameless 😏 like to think I could pass, not that old or having THAT crisis tho, jfc Grace: 👯💣🔥 Grace: You're flawless babe don't even stress Grace: when I'm your age I'll have to pray Rio: Aww, you doll, extra brownie points for boosting my ego 💋 Rio: What you chattin'?! We're all babes, lbr Grace: 😂 shhh avó be repping herself hard in me and no offence 👵 it's not goals 💔 lmao Grace: obrigado,... mas não, obrigado like she rocks it but she's also way old so Grace: the struggle is real 😂 Rio: You're mad gal Rio: don't be wasting your youth hating on what you'll miss Rio: though we all age like fine wine, avó paving the way 💣 Rio: Ma was onto something having us so young Grace: Don't let her hear you say that Grace: My ears are still ringing from her calling me out Rio: umm Rio: BISH YOU WHAT Grace: 🤷 No drama just Rio: You weren't on the pill? Or missed a day? Rio: We've all had the scare but I never got as far as needing to tell Mum Rio: You poor thing! 😨🙈 Grace: Well obvs that was my bad but she only made me die about a thousand times Grace: I survived Rio: Eeep! Rio: At least she didn't march you down the clinic in a shame cone like most would round here Grace: OMG like she made me go but my ootd was my own doing 🙏 Rio: Not so much as a high collar in sight 🙌 Rio: Explains your hormones though, babe, that shit will FUCK you up for ages Rio: so no worries there Grace: I know exactly what I'm in for Grace: Ugh Rio: Forreals Rio: Who'd be a fucking woman, eh? Grace: Mia. To fuck over the others Grace: kms Rio: 😂 Rio: Fueled by her PMS that one Grace: [Sends her 2 very similar selfies} which one do you vibe the most with? Rio: 1st one, s'more natural Rio: smile ALMOST reaches your eyes Grace: lmao Grace: Thanks babes Rio: if you gonna fake it 'til you make it Rio: gotta keep you the realest, ain't I? 😉 Grace: gotta keep me 😂 Rio: Wanna Rio: Blood ties aside 😘 Grace: 💜 Rio: Best get ready for work Rio: Could use you here to do my look for me, cba tonight 😐 blah Grace: I'd be living for that you know it but you'll be killing it with or without me, honey Grace: You got this gurl Rio: Cheers 🍸 Rio: I'll get the first round in when I see ya boo 💋 Grace: Yay! So excited 😚

[paleparearchive]

Adult Child

Giotto's 1st initial 3★ story (2/2) ( 1 - 2 )

Location: park (morning) | Characters: Giotto, Van Gogh, Monet, Munch, Rubens, Jan, Hubert, Aoi/MC

WARNING!! Unfortunately, this second part wasn't in the archive I'm using, so I chose to retranslate and adapt an old italian MTL I did in the past. If you see that this translation has poor quality, it's because of it. I feel bad for doing this, but at the same time I didn't want to leave this card story without the second part. If you ever happen to have a recording/the screenshots of this card story or your own translation, please contact me!

Giotto: (Ok, seems like everyone hid themselves… Can't wait to see how they hid themselves.)

Aoi: Giotto-san is heading first towards... that plant. In that place there's… fufu.

Giotto: (Looks like he hid his head well, but his bottom was left exposed… And those clothes… Is it Jan?)

(Haha, well, why don't I pretend I haven't seen him?)

Jan: Good. I thought he found me out.

Giotto: (Now, next is…)

Monet: The timing's quite difficult... It seems to be full of obstacles, but maybe it's different?

Ugh…! …!

Damn! I stepped on a tree branch!

Van Gogh: Monet-san…! You're leaning too far forward!

Monet: W-Woah, woah. Looks like he didn't notice the can in the end.

Giotto: (Good grief… Okay, that's where they are. Oh well, time to go to the next place.)

Monet: Thank god… We're safe!

Van Gogh: Please be careful next time!

Rubens: Giotto-chan is truly an adult… I wonder where he'll go next.

Aoi: Right… Ah, Munch-kun. His head is sticking out from the bush.

Munch: Ah, don't come here! Giojii is staring at us!

Yeah, here. But then the others…

Rubens: Oh my. Could it be that he's… talking to his friends?

Aoi: It seems so, somehow.

Giotto: Sigh. Where could he be? I can't find him. Everyone's damn good at hidin'.

Munch: Hehehe. I got praised for how good I am at hiding!

Rubens: It's a kind of funny scene. He looks like a father who takes care of his children on Sunday.

Aoi: Fufu, he does.

Giotto: (Jeez… Huh? I can't find Hubert. Where did he go…? He seems to be wary, but then he can't kick the can?)

Monet: Perfect! Now! Let's go! Woaaaaaaah!!

Aoi: Ah, the can went so far…!

Monet: Hell yeaaaah! We won!

Jan: Monet-nii, you're amazing!

Giotto: Oh no, ya got me! As expected!

Monet: … Didn't ya kick it with too lil' strength, Giotto-san? It was bad.

Giotto: …! Haha, I was so bad I didn't react at all. Then I'll take it more seriously this time.

Aoi: Huh? Giotto-san… Didn't his aura change a bit?

Rubens: You're right… He's laughing, but I feel some kind of pressure…

Giotto: Hm? What's wrong? I'm the same as usual.

C'mon, let's start round two! I'll be the demon once again.

Jan: Okay! Next time I wanna try it too!

Monet: Yeah! Even though I wanna kick it too. Let's compete!

Jan: Yeah!

Aoi: Maybe he thought… it was his fault?

Rubens: Then…?

—

Aoi: (This is round two… Will Giotto-san kick the can towards Jan-kun?)

Giotto: Aight, everyone hid themselves… Then I'll kick it towards that bush!

Found ya, Jan!

Jan: Aaah, you found me!

Aoi: (Huh!? It happened so suddenly!?)

Giotto: Great! I got motivated after findin' Jan. Behind the tree there's Hubert.

Hubert: …! It was impossible to find me that soon…

Giotto: Also, I can hear ya talkin', y'know. Munch.

Munch: Huh? But you didn't find me earlier?

Aoi: (Unlike last time, he found three people in a very short time… That leaves only Van Gogh-kun and Monet-kun.)

(Huh…? There was a loud sound…?)

Giotto: Oh, looks like someone's over there… Well, guess I'll go check… That's the only thing I can do.

Monet, your trick was too easy to understand.

Monet: Huuh!? Why!?

Van Gogh: I can't find Monet-san…! I was following him from behind…!

Giotto: It was easy. Also, I found ya too, Van Gogh!

Van Gogh: Ah… I got found out in the end…

Anyways, you were so good at kicking the can, Giotto-san!

Monet: That's true… I couldn't use my hands or feet at all.

Jan: Giotto-nii, you're amazing! You're so cool!

Rubens: Indeed he is. Giotto-chan is strong. However… I wonder, did he behave like an adult?

Giotto: Ah… Hahaha…

Aoi: Fufu, Giotto-san also has a playful side.

Giotto: Uh… T-This is the end of the match! What are we gonna play next!?

Aoi: (I thought Giotto-san was a very mature person, but it looks like he still has a very childish side.)