#my coworker was like ahaha yeah...wait

[almondcroissantsandink]

the other day at work during exhibition install at my real adult job i literally said "measure once cut twice" because of freddy wong's mistake that completely derailed that one ep of dndads and i said it so confidentally and then wanted to jump out a window after

[dumplingsjinson]

so i'm spiralling because he hasn't messaged me at all today, since sending me the good night text last night (which, for context, is him saying "good night, love you most <33" AND YET I'M OUT HERE HAVING THE AUDACITY TO OVERTHINK HIS FEELINGS FOR ME). it's been 24 hours AHAHA. i won't be reiterating what i told my friends but the summary of my overthinking and irrational thoughts boils down to this: "yeah so maybe he regrets saying he's ready to become official with you and is now ghosting you".

now i know i could message him first, but i'm thinking if he messages me first, i'd get the reassurance i need. i know it doesn't make sense but let's be real - when has overthinking ever made sense? trust i'm gonna feel much better when he finally messages me.

anyway i've been venting to my friends about it and i'm glad i have a great support network <333

in saying that, it's funny bc one of my friends was like "i've observed that you overthink more when things in the relationship changes, but it settles down once you get comfy" and i'm like... wait a second why is she right though?? so yeah. that's where i'm at right now.

and i can't say i love being an anxiously attached fucking idiot. i absolutely hate it. i just need to get a grip on myself.

also, one of my favourite coworkers is leaving and today was my last shift with him, so i guess that's making me feel even worse bc i'm starting to really hate this fucking job with how understaffed shit is and now someone i actually talk to like a friend and can banter with is now gone. it makes going to work completely miserable.

[thedawningofthehour]

the hamatos being like "yay we got him back !!!" n i look over to the scroll bar n its still in the middle of the page ,,, sure guys u got him back good job ahaha 😃

oooughgg this chapter is so good fai how are u so good at this ,, i dont have anything constructive to say but i need u to know that im obsessed with ur writing

u seem to think negatively about ur long dialogue scenes but i think theyre the highlights of the chapters for me ? i loved reading galois cass and tigerclaw just bantering on the subway . ur characterisation of everyone is so fun so their conversations are always entertaining and it sounds so natural !!!

galois seamlessly switching from "michelangelo" to "orange" in his inner monologue ... ouch

(also u dont have to ask us what we want in a chapter , just write whatever u think works best)

It was more that it just ended up being so long and I worry about people being put off by the giant word count. I can tell when that happens, during a 'normal' chapter the hit counter will go up a few hundred all at once and the longer chapters it'll tick up more gradually because people are waiting until they have some free time/are in the right headspace to sit down and read a 14k chapter lol. I mean, that's not bad, I just know that for me I do have a few fics that have piled up because the word count just seemed very daunting and I end up just letting those fics languish in my tabs. And especially if new people want to get into the story, I worry they'll look at how the second book has blown up and get discouraged.

But yeah, it's like in the middle of Portal 2 when Wheatley takes over, and you're all "yay he's gonna free me I won the game! What do you mean there's still half the game left?"

Gale's like that one chick who started calling her white-man coworker random generic white guy names after he said her name was too difficult, lol. They can't use his proper name, they don't get names either.

[i-fondued]

Please ignore my whining I need to organize my thoughts and this is a place without irl people 🙃

So good-ish news? I got the second job I was going for. But like...I already work like 45 hours a week at my current job and I'm always exhausted as it is. But like we desperately need more income coming in till my husband graduates in late January/early February. It's also retail pharmacy which I swore I wouldn't go back to especially after covid but like I asked for 25 an hour and they didn't even bat an eyelash. Meanwhile I'm making 23 an hour with 4x the responsibilities currently at my full time job.

Which is also miserable honestly, like I LOVE my job so much but management is just fucking awful and they care about the money and couldn't care less about patient care. I even told my husband I was tempted to see if the retail pharmacy would give me full time hours and I'd just go back to retail but like physically I don't think I could go back to patient facing anymore ahaha.

I'm just restless and apathetic; my therapist said it sounds like I'm having a midlife crisis which is hilarious cause I'm not even 30 yet. Like it's the episode of SpongeBob where squidward slowly gets depressed living in his little perfect community. That's me, I'm just slowly melting. Like I'm making 4x what my mom made when she was my age and I'm struggling even more than she was. It's not fair.

Then my mom and my aunt have the audacity to be like oh well Laurel is sick and you wouldn't send her to a normal daycare if she was sick. Like...yes I would??? She doesn't have a temp, she's just got a drippy nose and a gross cough? We can't give her anything for any of it, we just have to wait it out. My fucking mother was like "I NEVER would have sent you out when you were this sick". Um. Yeah because when I was 2 and a 1/2 YOU DIDNT WORK. YOU STAYED HOME WITH ME TILL I STARTED SCHOOL AND WE WERE A ONE INCOME HOUSEHOLD AND SO INCREDIBLY POOR. Like if my mom didn't have her siblings idk where we would have ended up.

I'm sorry I have to go to work?? To provide for my children?? TO BE ABLE TO PAY MY AUNT TO WATCH THE CHILDREN YOU ARE BOTH COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING WHILE THEY ARE SICK??? Like if I don't go to work just one day, I miss out on an entire bill and we fall behind and we are one bad week away from falling too far behind and loosing everything. I'm so frustrated about the whole situation I was so angry I almost started crying in anger when I was trying to keep calm when my aunt was making comments.

Not to mention, I almost started crying at work over all the stress of having 2 people out, the phone nonstop ringing, and just useless coworkers. I'm stretched thin, and the only thing bringing me joy is writing. I wish I could be good enough to publish, to make my stories get out there and make the work I've put into then bring me money back. Something that brings me joy instead of stress.

My friend suggested I start a patreon and start posting chapters a day early for people who pledge a dollar or more; or have exclusive stories posted on there for people to get early access to but like...idk. it feels kinda weird to do for fanfiction, and like it's not really about money for me. I just want to be able to share these things with people who enjoy them with me? But like if I had an extra 50 or even 100 a month from it, that covers a single bill which makes a difference for our little family.

Idk I'm just rambling now, I'm just in a weird mental state I think. I have my period which I'm sure is making me more emotional too. I just want to be able to be rewarded for how hard I work and how much I care about these patients and I feel like my boss is actually punishing me instead. Healthcare can be so rewarding for someone like me but it can also be a hellscape because the US doesn't have universal healthcare.

Anyways I'm fine 🙂

[chynandri]

New Start GO! 🌸 Epilogue 2 (END)

The second day. After ‘Harenohi Live’

Mitsuru: ♪~

Hajime and Nazuna: ………♪

Tomoya: Hey, what’s up Mitsuru? Why did you suddenly call me here?

If you only say ‘I’ll wait for you in the common room!’, I’m not gonna understand you know~ Can you at least tell me what you want?

Mitsuru: Ah, I’m coming I’m coming! I couldn’t wait!

The Live is over too, so I wanted to watch ‘New Start GO!’ with just the four of us. So I used Hold-hands to contact you~

Tomoya: Oh, I see. Then just say that?

Mitsuru: We were so busy prepping ‘Harenohi Live’, we only had time to watch the VTR.

(Translator’s Note: VTR stands for video tape recording or the pre-recording of a tv program.)

I’ve also been curious about the reactions in the studio and scenes where we didn't appear. So let's take a break while watching the replay.

Nazuna: Over here, there’s an empty seat~ Tomo-chin.

There’s leftover juice and snacks from yesterday’s party too. Let’s eat and watch at the same time♪

Tomoya: T-thanks.

Mitsuru: Do you want a drink? If you say so now, then Hajime-chan will help prepare lots to drink.

I wanted apple juice. It’s really good, I recommend it Tomo-chan~

Tomoya: Then I’ll have one too.

Hajime: Ok. Tomoya-kun wants apple juice too, right? Here, please take it.

Tomoya: Thanks, Hajime.

Speaking of, it’s been almost a month since we shot ‘New Start GO!’

Though it’s still cold outside, it’s starting to feel like spring. It’s also the season to start preparing for a new life.

Hajime: Haha, when shooting and broadcasting happens at different times it always feels strange.

I really can’t believe we’re about to be third years.

Tomoya: Yeah, exactly….. We finally made it to the age Nii~chan was when Ra*bits was formed.

Although we didn’t become seniors as outstanding as Nii~chan, we’ve truly made our way into the entertainment industry - that counts as something done through our own efforts, right…..?

Nazuna: Gosh. I wasn’t even that amazing back then?

I just felt like I couldn’t show my unreliable side to you juniors, so I tried my best to be strong~ Tomo-chin, to be honest you guys are far more reliable than me you know?

I’m really looking forward to seeing you guys become Yumenosaki’s top students!

Mitsuru: Mhm, we’ll become super sparkly third years!

Ah! Speaking of that come look! Mr. New Guy showed up just now!

It’s a scene of that time, right? I’m starting to get nostalgic♪

Tomoya: Ahaha….. actually back then the camera crew also came to the kitchen. When we saw this scene on the VTR afterwards we were so shocked - though I heard Mr. New Guy and the company consented to it. But it's pretty private, so I was still shocked.

Hajime: Haha, it shocked me too. Because they seemed to have recorded the entire thing.

But, that he was willing to publicize his frustrations means Mr. New Guy is happy with his coworkers right? It makes me happy that his situation ended like this.

Nazuna: About that, ‘Ra*bits reignited the new employee’s passion for work’. This subtitle is….?

I know it’s a tv program, but the wording of the subtitles is kinda too much.

Hajime: Mr. New Guy already was passionate about his work. He was just anxious about burdening everyone, so he gave himself too much pressure is all.

Connecting with people his own age, he finally realized his own worth and regained his confidence.

Tomoya: In our generation, there’s so many things that aren’t simple~ Even having confidence in ourselves is hard.

We showed Mr. New Guy’s passion to everyone around him. If we think of it like that, ‘New Start GO!’ was very successful.

Nazuna: You’re right. Good job everyone!

We’re about to reach our third year of being Ra*bits. Let’s keep trying our best to repay everyone who’s supported us.

Mitsuru: Yeah. I’ll do my best! To let Ra*bits’ brilliance reach even further!

Whoooo~! I already feel like I’m raring to go!

Even though we already had a celebration yesterday, I wanna do another one today and get even more pumped!!

Nii~chan, I want to do a toast!

Nazuna: Ahaha, did you want to do a toast just because you have a cup in your hand? That’s so you, Mitsuru-chin♪

But, it’s not a bad idea. Watching the replay of ‘New Start GO!’, I’m feeling a bit nostalgic for when we started the work experience too…..

So to keep up our good vibes, let’s do a toast♪

I hope Ra*bits gets to succeed and perform even more in the future…! Cheers!

Mitsuru and Tomoya: Cheers~!

Hajime: Cheers~…..⭐️

Masterpost

[castorthegreat]

castor// journal entry 1// year: 2723

location: uhhh resting above Mars watching a storm cell move north to a cabal fortress

//Just A Pretty Good Person//

okokokay, im so bored. so like i’ve been waiting for several days for a classified ship but it hasn’t appeared on the radar, or anything like it for that matter. it’s been quiet

it’s not really weird it’s quiet but being quiet w my head can be problematic. parents’ death, cayde’s death, and the horrors and trauma i’ve endured over the last decade or so

//ghost whirs, a couple of soft beeps pointed at the Guardian/ “You did tell Zavala you could do a long stake-out.”

i did, yeah.

“What does that mean to you?”

bro we’ve talked about this everyday we’ve been up here

“And everyday you write the same things. Are you supposing you can find an alternative answer?” his Ghost chucked, it’s voice vibrating against his ear comfortingly.

AHAHA. i did laugh a little. but in seriousness, let me complain and be emo about this. i’m not a patient person. it is MY journal. PRIVATE.

“I know this. And so does Zavala”

i imitated his voice, “So does Zavala”

The ghost rolled its eye and brought up a recent message from said Commander, a holoemail i could read. “You know that there is a running bet at home how long you can last, right?”

IFIDKDKE LOL WHAT no way no way I’m literally 32!! i actually saved the galaxy several times??? and they dONT TRUST ME???? i’m pulling up my actual mission stats -

HA, found it. not this page not that page

wait how many pages - oh wow a lot

“You’ve never looked through your statistics profile?”

shut up, u know i have. they changed the layout

“The layout of this document hasn’t been altered since -“ soft orange digital files flew through the document and landed on the front page, “2721. It’s been 2 years.” the look in his eye was amusement.

i laughed but also felt kinda shitty.

hey, lucky charm. whoever started the bet is gonna lose. i don’t plan on actually giving up,,,

Ghost’s engines fluttered with praise, “As I knew you would!”

what was the point of showing me your sidebar chats w officials back home? like, you know i have self esteem issues man

“I joined the conversation because they doubt your skills, I’ve been there and I’ve felt what we’ve gone through. They joke like you’re still a young adult when you were-“

when Pollux and I showed up, i know.

Lucky Charm’s gaze softened, however that was possible, “You’re stronger than their perception. Those who matter are counting on you.”

but you literally didn’t have to bring this up, idgi i’ve been out here. now i’m not gonna stop thinking about this bs.

“I told you this because you deserve to know how others treat and disrespect your skills in the field, or wherever they doubt you.”

okay lol wtf now i wanna know who it is?? is it Osiris?? that mf is always self righteous and mean af OH OR WAS IT -

“Castor,”

i don’t like this shit. i feel like shit.

“You shouldn’t like it, it’s mean.”

IT IS MEAN!! LOL!! like my sis and i are renowned across this shit, our entire squad is famous, idgi. you filled my head w negative thoughts. thaaaanks. i’m telling Andra!!

Ghost laughed, “It’s because you’re so nice and pretty much blissfully unaware that your coworkers can be mean to you.”

i checked my comms and messages starting to actually feel uneasy. can we change the subject?

“Your worth doesn’t belong to others’, my dear friend, is what I’m trying to communicate.”

Poorly.

you could’ve just jumped to this silver lining lol

“Or we can talk about your self esteem issues.”

BROOO i havE A THERAPIST ON BASE I HAVE AN APPT IN 6 DAYS I LIT SAW HER YDAY

“I’m just being a friend,”

i’m not sure how i feel about this, but uh it’s there ig.

——————

it’s been a few hours - still nothing around mars OH! i did see two cabal ships bump like bumper cars in the south. i clipped it and sent it to the squad LOL

- and i’m still pissed there are bets against me. considering i have a few days on this stake-out i’m stuck w my dep and reflection and i gotta say, im pretty proud of the things i’ve done and do for our galaxy. i think i have good morales and am headstrong about injustice and i know that’s why a lot of them disagree w me, but my contribution to The Tower as a whole, to our Guardian duties and the lives we put behind our shields to protect, i don’t regret my choices. i’m castor tahananui bitch and i’m a pretty descent person

CASTOR OUT 💪🏻🤙🏻

[riverthebooknerd]

what i mean by this via lots of examples (deep dive into my specific flavor of autism, does not apply to everyone)

(by the way, i use the word "them" as a loose, general term for anyone in my life that i know who's said these things to me. it's not one specific person. family, friends, coworkers, classmates. lots of people, really)

(also also some mentions of ableism and autistic meltdowns just a heads up)

me: i'm autistic

them: really?? are you sure??? you don't Look/Act Like It

me:

me: if you say so

AUTISM: VERBAL COMMUNICATION

them: hey river, i just [insert thing here]

me: mm

them: [continues talking]

me: cool. ah. hm. (only responding with one or two words/vague noises) (difficulty with showing emotion through tone)

them: are you okay??

me: yes. why?

them: you sound upset. you're talking weird

me: i'm. semiverbal

them: wha. but you were talking fine earlier!!

me: mm. ye. it's hard sometimes

them: why???

me: *i dunno noise* (cannot articulate at the moment)

them: *asks me about topic i'm hyperfixating on and/or a special interest*

me: [huge rant, talking very excitedly with lots of emotion, interrupting others when they try to chime in, making big gestures and stimming a lot]

stranger: hello, how are you?

me: i'm good! how are you doing?

-proceeds to have a normal conversation-

stranger: have a great rest of your day!

me: you too! *waving as they leave*

friend: *staring, jaw dropped*

me: ..what

them: what the fuck was that

me: ???

them: that didn't even fucking sound like you

them: like. you NEVER talk like that

them: and you weren't even stimming or anything. and . like. tf

me: that's what the mask is. that's what the point of the mask is

me: *stuttering, stumbling over words, getting frustrated and making random noises*

me: and i was talking to them and like i was- er- i was like- mm

me: and it was so- so- agh, fuck, um- what's that one word- *snapping fingers, waving hands* it was-

them: [talking about something] and it's fucking lit

me: *softly* fucking lit

them: are you.. making fun of me?

me: no

(echolalia)

me (at random moments- feat echolalia!)

"that's rough buddy"

*humming songs*

*movie/tv quotes*

*echoing other people*

"neat! cool! sick! awesome! wow! really? hm? ah" (other general exclamations that can easily be applied to convos)

*says "cool" ten times in a row* (it gets worse on days when i'm feeling less verbal)

them: *talking to someone*

me: *accidentally interrupts, not sure when is appropriate to join conversation, wants to add something*

me, out of the blue: did you know that [insert interesting topic here]

AUTISM: SENSORY ISSUES

me: *touches unpleasant texture*

me: *nose scrunch* *quickly pulls away, either wiping my hand or washing it if possible*

me: ah. hmm. euck. did not like that. nope nope nope (usually starts shaking hands- shake off the bad feeling)

them: ahaha you're so funny river!

me: ...?

me: um. thank you? (stiff and awkward. not sure if i'm being made fun of)

them: why aren't you eating [specific food with bad texture]

me: ah, um, i'm full (lie)

me: *eats same food for a week, gets bored of it but it sounds physically painful to eat anything else*

them: haha, that's so unhealthy!

them: [general comments about how i'm ungrateful for the food they made me] (my brain decided that the food they made me was Bad and i Cannot Eat)

me: *clothing shopping*

me: ooh, that shirt looks cool! *picks it up, immediately drops it* never mind

me: do you have a pencil i can borrow?

them: yeah! *hands me wooden pencil* here you go! :)

me:

me: thank you

me: *waits until they're not looking, sets pencil down, curls and uncurls hands* (wood is Bad Texture. do not like to touch wood)

me: *carries headphones everywhere*

them: why do you have those?

me: ...i like to listen to music! :> (not entirely a lie)

me: [at school assembly, everyone is talking, hundreds of voices and it's extremely overwhelming]

me: *zoning out, barely registering anything anymore*

friend: hey, river? assembly's over

me: *nodding, realizing i can't talk*

me, thinking: that's probably not good

[we go outside, get to a quieter place. i literally fucking collapse against the wall, start having a fucking meltdown/panic attack?? can't fucking breathe, i keep repeating the words "i'm okay, i'm okay" over and over]

them: *randomly yells*

me: *flinches, going to cover my ears*

them: ha! did i scare you, river? lol

me: nah haha you just startled me a little bit :] (fucking lie, loud noises are extremely painful for me)

bonus: human touch!! yay or nay? answer:

yay, only from people i know, only when i am expecting it. hate people coming up behind me and touching me. hate strangers touching me.

(also don't like touch under certain circumstances, like when i'm overwhelmed. always best to ask an autistic person if you can touch them)

AUTISM: STIMMING

me: *carries fidget toys in my pockets*

them: can i see those?

me: ye :) (genuinely doesn't mind, pleased that they asked for permission and seems interested in the fidgets)

me: *always wears beaded bracelets. rubs the beads, takes them off and fidgets with them, has to be wearing them at all times besides bed, likes the sounds they make*

me: *wears the same necklace every day, fidgets with it, likes how the metal charms sound when they clink/jingle*

vocal stims-

echolalia

humming/singing

clicking tongue

"augh!" /pos

yelling (when i'm home alone)

"eeeeeeee"

"hmmmmmmm"

physical stims-

cracking knuckles

flappy hand thing

chewing lip/nails/knuckles

scrunching nose

tapping fingers

clapping

tugging hair

braiding

picking at things

tearing up wrapper after eating food (ex: shredding chip bag)

me: *stims absently, without realizing*

me: *looking down whilst sitting at the table to realize that i tore my paper towel to shreds* (my mom hated it when i did that)

me: *at the movie theater, marvel movie just ended, super exciting end credits scene* (marvel is one of my special interests)

me: (stimming, flapping hands, ranting to brother excitedly)

parents: *laughing at me, pointing*

sister: woah, river you need to calm down!! *physically reaches over to grab my arms*

me: ??? *pulls away* i am calm?

sister: no you're not! you're doing- this weird thing! *imitates hand flappy*

me: that's. just a thing i do! it doesn't mean i'm not calm! and it's not weird, you brat

sister: yes it is! (note: she's young. doesn't know better)

them: why do you keep doing that? (referring to stim)

them: it looks like you're broken haha lol

me: *stops* yeah haha just thought i saw a bug (no bug.)

STOPPING IT HERE BC IT'S SUPER LATE AND I'M TIRED BUT LMK IF YOU WANT A PART TWO CUZ I HAVE SO MUCH MORE

i feel like ranting but what shall i rant about. it is quite the conundrum indeed

[scarletmirrors]

[A3! Translation] Morning Preparations of a Capable Man (1/2)

Why yes I did just pull this card an hour ago.

Translation under the cut!

1 / 2

"An elite's morning / 1"

Chikage: (Well then, about time to head home.)

Coworker: Good work Utsuki-san. Ah, about tomorrow’s briefing…

Chikage: Yes?

Coworker: I was contacted earlier to ask you to do it after you're finished here on short notice... I replied that it would be difficult, but...

Chikage: I see…Well I do have the documents. No worries, could I ask you to set up?

Coworker: I-I understand, I'll let them know.

Chikage: Alright.

Chikage: (...what a disaster)

Chikage: (Fixed overtime huh…well, seems like I’ll be pretty free tomorrow then.)

Itaru: Here are the documents you requested.

Chikages senior: Thank you, my hands have been so full so you’ve done me a solid.

Itaru: I'm glad I could be of use.

Chikage: Hm? If it isn’t Chigasaki

Itaru: Senpai, good work today. It’s nearing the end of the day, but you still seem busy.

Chikage: Just a bit. Did you need something?

Itaru: The section chief here just asked me to get some documents for him.

Chikage: Our section chief, huh.

Itaru: With this I’m finished for the day, so I’ll be heading home.

Chikage: Thank you for going out of your way to deliver those then.

Itaru: Oh no, it wasn’t a problem at all. I wanted to come give you a pep talk seeing how fired up you seemed as well.

Itaru: Well, good luck.

Chikage: Yes, yes.

 –

Itaru: I’m home~

Izumi: Welcome back Itaru-san, you’re quite early today

Itaru: A miracle, isn’t it. I was asked to do a favour by a senior and got to end work right on time.

Izumi: Ahaha, sometimes we have favours for you too, so I'm sure that gets difficult too on top of work.

Itaru: Occasionally it’s fine. Well now, I’ve got an event to rank in…

Izumi: Ah, wait a minute! There’s something I wanted to discuss…

Itaru: …I’ve got a bad feeling about this, but I’ll hear you out.

Izumi: Thank you very much.

Izumi: Actually we’ve been contacted by Kasumi-san for a magazine special…

-

Itaru: The morning routine of a part-time actor huh.

Itaru: And since we’re salarymen, it’d have to be me or senpai right.

Izumi: Yes, that’s right.

Itaru: Yeah, no way.

Izumi: Just like that!?

Itaru: Think about it, I have a routine that can’t be made public. I think at least Senpai’s morning routine could be used.

Itaru: I’ve got an event to rank in rn after all.

Itaru: If that’s all, I’ll be heading back to my room. Senpai’s probably coming home soon too, see ya.

Izumi: I understand, I’ll try asking him then…

-

Chikage: I’m back.

Izumi: Welcome home, Chikage-san. I know you’re probably tired, but there was something I wanted to ask…

Chikage: …Today’s just full of surprises huh.

-

Izumi: …that about sums it up, and Itaru has already turned me down.

Chikage: Sounds about right.

Izumi: Would it be a bother for you too?

Chikage: …if it’s just a little, then I’m fine.

Izumi: Eh!? You’re really ok with it?

Chikage: Sure, I’ve got some use in mind for the monetary compensation anyways.

Izumi: I-If I can scrape some cash together then…!

Chikage: Just a joke. Well, I’m sure a special like this isn’t too different from the studio shoot from last time.

Izumi: Really, thank you so much!

[lovelylunarwriting]

Jaemin Soulmate!AU

Jaemin has a reputation as a “cool” kind of guy, which is why he wears bracelets to hide the words permanently etched on his left wrist

“Wait- if it’s not butter, then what is it?”

Jisung and Haechan are notorious for giving him shit for having a ‘weird’ soulmate, but Jaemin thinks it’s kind of funny, honestly

Like great question dude but,,, why are you asking me this

Jaemin’s apartment is around the corner from a little family-owned grocery store that he’s frequented since his high school days.

He’s very much a regular, to the point of the owner being like “Jaemin…. Please just work here. You already know where everything is”

To which Jaemin has to respectfully decline, because he wants to focus on his dancing and singing, and working too much would get in the way of practicing.

That, however, does not stop the old man from sending customers with questions to Jaemin whenever he comes in.

Because Jaemin is too polite to be like “uhh I don’t work here, good luck”, he always ends up helping them

But secretly, he doesn’t mind. He thinks that maybe one day, his soulmate will be the next one to ask him a question.

Even after repeated questions about “how much does this cost?”, “when do you guys open tomorrow?”, “when will the next shipment of bok choy be in?”, he still isn’t terribly bothered.

The other employees chastise the boss for sending customers to Jaemin, but the old man is always like “he knows this store better than you all do. That’s why he gets a discount higher than yours”

Employee discount: 15 percent off all merchandise

Na Jaemin discount: 20 percent off all merchandise

It’s an unspoken rule amongst employees that Na Jaemin gets a discount, but they are NEVER to mention it to him! He knows that business has been rough recently and wouldn’t accept the generosity, but the boss thinks Jaemin is too skinny and wants him to be able to afford to eat well.

Now lovely reader, this is where you come in. You recently got a job at this grocery store but you work in the back, so you have never seen the famous “Na Jaemin” that all your fellow employees chat about so frequently.

Coworker #1: “Ugh, he’s like SO dreamy”

Coworker #2: “I know right? He’ll have no trouble becoming an idol at this rate”

Meanwhile you’re like “lol what who? Also where is the printer for printing clearance labels”

You specifically applied for the back of house position because you did not want to talk to people.

It’s not that you’re antisocial by any means- honestly it’s the opposite. It’s just that you have the tendency to say whatever you’re thinking with absolutely no filter.

So in the past when more…. challenging… customers have talked down to you, you gave back the same energy without thinking.

Management was not happy,,, so you were like “mmmm maybe I should just keep to myself and everyone would be happier”

One day though, it seems that you’re shit out of luck.

Your work bestie calls you at 3 in the morning on your day off saying that her kid has a fever and she’s gotta stay home and take care of him.

You have no plans other than generally being a lazy lump at home, and she’s always had your back at work, so you’re like “girl don’t worry about it, I got your shift. I’ll make some chicken noodle soup for him too”

To which she’s like “bitch if I hadn’t found my soulmate already I would’ve snatched you up T-T”

You giggle and tell her to try and get some rest- both her and her kid.

And then sleep another blissful 4 hours before rolling in for the 8am shift.

When you get there, boss man is like “ayeee so you’re covering for her shift which is stocking shelves, are you gonna be okay doing that?”

You: “Ahaha yeah it’ll be fine~ just please don’t send customers to me oh my gosh”

Boss Man: “Don’t worry, I just saw Jaemin walk in. I’ll send them to him”

You: “... who is Jaemin”

Boss Man: “He’s my FAVORITE!! Remember that!”

You: “Oh, okay!! Yes sir!”

You’re like fifteen minutes into your shift and you’re already on edge because all you’ve done so far is dodge all the old ladies who are shopping this early.

No actual products have been put on the shelves yet, or at least not by your hands.

Settling down in the dairy section, you relax a bit and start putting cold products in the cold shelves fixed to the wall.

And of course- things are in the wrong place. Why would anyone put anything back where it belongs?

Picking up a product, you glance at the label out of sheer boredom more than anything.

“Wait- if it’s not butter, then what is it?”, you say to yourself.

Or so you think.

“Yeah, that is like the one question I don’t know how to answer”, you hear a masculine voice say from behind.

You spin around and look up into the man’s face.

And oh boy is that a nice looking face.

“Oh I’m sorry, I- WAIT”, you start, before you realize what he said.

Grabbing his left wrist, you push up the bracelets to reveal what you’d just said. Then you drop his hand out of sudden shyness, and because it’s not cool just to grab people.

“Do… do you mind if I look at your wrist as well?”, he asks quietly.

You roll up your sleeve and present him with your arm. He delicately wraps his fingers around your wrist and flips it over to read the words written”

He drops your wrist and sinks into a squat, flopping his arms over his head and looking at the ground.

“Oh my gosh why did I say something so lame…”

“Umm,,, to be fair,,, I did ask you about butter so by comparison yours isn’t that bad,,,,”, you try to comfort him, and he lifts his head up to meet your gaze.

“You mean that? It wasn’t like the lamest thing you’ve ever heard?”

“Oh I’ve heard much lamer things, don’t worry!”, you say with a cheery smile that contrasts your words entirely.

He stands up again and clasps your hands in his. With a look of determination he looks straight into your soul and asks:

“What time do you get off work?”

You tell him, but let him know that you’ll be busy after work making chicken noodle soup for your coworker and her son.

He’s like “oh you can cook?” and you’re like “lol no but I’m gonna die trying”

He writes his phone number on your arm (next to your soulmate tattoo) and is like “text me when you’re done with work and I’ll swing by and walk you home and maybe I can help you cook”

And quickly clarifies “ONLY IF YOU’RE COMFORTABLE WITH ME IN YOUR HOME, I UNDERSTAND IF BECAUSE WE JUST MET YOU-”

You’re like “dude,,,, it’s fine, we are literally destined to be together. Also if you try anything I’ll just beat you up so it’s chill”

Looking at his watch, he sprints makes a beeline for the checkout counter, going on about he’s gonna be so later and Haechan’s never gonna let it go if he’s late twice in a row, and something else but by that point he’s so far away from the dairy aisle you can only hear muffled sounds where words should be.

The next several hours could not go by ANY SLOWER.

Starting off today, you figured the day would go by quickly because you’d be preoccupied figuring out how to do something new, but now all you can think about is pretty soulmate boy.

And how he never mentioned his name, but to be fair, it was a rather quick exchange.

What feels like centuries later, your shift is coming to a close so you grab the ingredients you the internet tells you you need for the soup and head to your favorite cashier.

Somehow the front of the store is both quiet and abnormally loud for this time of night.

“Jaemin’s been waiting there for fifteen minutes? Do you think he’s waiting for someone?”

“Maybe he needs to talk to the boss? Usually he’d just ask one of us to grab him but he’s just standing outside”

“Ugh it’s so cold, should we tell him to come inside?”

You glance over to the crowd of coworkers towards the entrance and break out into a smile.

“Just keep ringing me up, I’ll be right back!”, you tell the cashier and fast walk past the small crowd.

Peeping your head out the door, you greet him.

“Are you cold? Come inside, I’m almost done”

“Oh okay, should I wait by the door though?”

“No, come with me. I wanna show you off~”, you instruct and he raises an eyebrow, but plays along.

Holding open the door for him, he scuffles his way in and shyly offers his hand.

Gladly, and with a pounding heart, you lock your fingers between his.

“Your hands are freezing, dude”

“Shhh it’s fine. I was trying to be cool, okay”, he jokes with you as you walk back to the register

Ringing up your items, the cashier is looking at you and him with raised eyebrows, and you’re just like “shut up jessica I’ll explain tomorrow”

The two of you walk back to your apartment and spend the rest of the night cooking and talking about everything and nothing.

The more you learn about Jaemin, the more confident you are that the universe got this one right.

Even when most things feel unclear, you know this person is someone you can always rely on.

(also when you bring your sick work bestie the soup, Jaemin insists on tagging along and she’s like “omg Y/N that’s JAEMIN” and you’re like “I KNOW” and he’s like “hi here’s some soup, also why do you know my name”

[shoichee]

Request is about Rakuzan manager, who is a foreigner (from Russia). She is really popular in school, because the Japanese thinks that Russian are very pretty. But she thinks that she has ordinary appearance. Besides she always does her best for the team, tries to be the best manager for them and takes care of them because of her kindness. So Rakuzan boys warm up to her slowly. And Ore-Akashi slowly started coming to his sense (he's Boku-Akashi now), because she reminds him his mother.

Hi hi hi! Even after researching to portray this accurately, I am more vague on the specificality on Russian culture, especially in a Japanese high school setting, in order to make this more relatable and applicable. Still, I took care to implement some core values/general traits you’d see in Russian society // I HOPE I DID THIS JUSTICE;; 

[Rakuzan Manager f!Reader Headcanons]

you’ve always been the center of attention ever since you transferred to Rakuzan, a private school with extremely high standards

not to mention, your aura and looks completely encompasses that perfect “high-caliber student” look that every student wants so badly… so effortlessly? a lot of the students instantly took a liking to you just because of your appearances and how easily you stood out against the rest (especially in a collective society like Japan’s, where everyone is highly pressured to blend in)

but coming fresh from Russia, a society that focuses on individualism, you didn’t really see why everyone would suddenly worshipped you just because you expressed yourself freely… even so, in trying to make friends as a rare foreigner, you made sure to be kind to everyone

you made it out of your own way to always help the student council out with menial tasks, even if you weren’t a part of it, or always reached out a helping hand to other teachers, staff, and peers

so that may have shot up your popularity even more

your altruism easily reaches within earshot of Higuchi, the current 3rd-year manager of the Rakuzan’s basketball team, and he immediately soughts after you to invite you to the position of manager alongside him

after all, he’s going to graduate this year, so he wants to ensure that the team would be in good hands for the subsequent years

still, he’s quite nervous about introducing you to his… superiors, mostly because the team leadership has become quite… scary and strict this year

Higuchi brings you along as he slowly approaches Coach Eiji and the Rakuzan captain, who were both discussing about the imminent future of the team’s starting line and debating whether or not to switch around some players

Eiji noticed you first, and after hearing Higuchi’s suggestion, he immediately recognized you from how much the teachers and his coworkers had been praising you; hence, he has no doubt about you or anything… but he turns to Akashi to hear his input

all the while, the captain has been staring silently at you… and assessing you

“What do you think?” Eiji spoke up, glancing down to the 1st year in the corner of his eye.

“...” Akashi continues to sit with his hands clasped in front of his mouth

“It’d be an honor to become a manager for such a capable team!” you say, putting yourself into a deep bow to try to express your sincerity

“W-Wait, (y/n)-san, there’s no need to go to that extreme,” Higuchi says hurriedly, ushering you up

“S-Sorry, but I believe bows are used to express utmost deference and appeal?”

“Ahaha… only a few cases warrant a bow as deep as that.”

“Right, right! Noted…”

Akashi’s eventual sigh interrupted the both of you as he drops his hands into a more relaxed posture

“She’ll be useful. I have heard about her from other students within the student council. Shōta, you will keep her in line, correct?”

“Of course!”

“Then there is no need for this conversation to go any longer if this is settled with no further objections?” he turns to the coach for any further comments

“Yes,” he nods in agreement. “I hope you know this team expects nothing from the best from you, even if you’re only a manager.”

. . .

so here you are, on your first day as a manager alongside Higuchi, being taught the ropes of your duties: noting players’ favorite snacks and food, making sure there’s plenty of water bottles left, changing towels if needed… these honestly felt like normal chores to you, so you didn’t feel overwhelmed at all

“W-W-Whoa!! Our new manager is a girl?—Ow, Reo-nee!”

“Sheesh, show some respect to the manager! Quit looking at her like that!”

“B-But…”

“Hello!” you waved at them, popping up right in front of them, and Hayama quickly jumps to gain some distance for himself out of shock

“The foreign transfer student?!”

“I’m a new manager here, and I hope we get along!”

“Ah…” Mibuchi turns to you with a hand on his chest and a slight bow of his head in acknowledgement. “I must compliment you on your Japanese. You speak as if you’re almost native—in fact, your way of speaking is more elegant than most people here.”

“Thank you!” you beam at him. “Yes…! I’ve worked to at least become fluent for the JLPT N2, so I’m very glad you complimented me so!”

“Reo-nee, you tell me to back off, but you’re being chummy with her right now! Ei-chan, look! Don’t you agree with me?—Wha, where did he go?”

“Who knows?” Mibuchi shrugs indifferently. “But it’s no wonder that it’s been a lot quieter around… by the way (y/n)-chan, are all Russians as striking as you? It makes me a tad bit envious that such beauty is effortless to you.”

“No, no!” you deny with a laugh. “We’re quite ordinary, you see? I think everyone has their own type of beauty to admire and appreciate.”

“Oh! Beautiful words spoken by a beautiful person! Ah… I’ve been called by Higuchi-san. I must part but I hope you’ll allow me to ask you more questions later!”

as you wave off Mibuchi with a smile, Hayama only frowns at you as he crossed his arms, irritated at the fact that you don’t seem too keen on using honorifics for the upperclassmen:

“Look, you might’ve gotten Reo-nee to approve of you, but don’t think the rest of us will be just as accommodating. We’re serious about basketball, so don’t slack off and bring us down.”

but you only turn to him with a smile before giving a slight bow before replying: “I will put 100% of my time and effort, so everyone can do their best on the courts with peace of mind!”

Hayama immediately gets flustered, not expecting such a warm response to his words and he scratches head and replies loudly, “U-Uh… yeah, just, just don’t screw it up for us.”

the first week of being manager was just like what Hayama spoke about: most of the players were wary of you because you were extremely different in how you carried yourself, or curious about you for that same reason… perhaps you were recruited out of pity?

there were a handful of teammates who were brave enough to ask you questions about your culture or personal background

Eikichi, on one hand, asked about your cuisine and whether there were “big guys” like himself that can be a challenge to his strength (you only laugh at him as you easily answer all of his questions)

“I heard the Russian men are unbelievably strong! *flexes his own biceps* Their muscle masses are rumored to be insane!”

“W-Well… it’s different for everyone, but I agree that we’re very strong-natured and have dignity for ourselves.”

“Ohh, (y/n)-chan… that must be why you stand out so much yourself!”

“Mibuchi-kun, you’re very striking yourself, you know…”

and here is Hayama petulantly huffing all the while, doubting you all the while still

“Here you go again, forgetting to add senpai after Ei-chan and Reo-nee!”

“Why should I?” You tilt your head in confusion. “Whether I add such honorifics or not doesn’t change how much I respect them, Hayama-kun.”

“It’s Hayama-senpai to you!”

“If you’re spending this much time fixated on this, then you can spend that much time practicing and showing me the skills to earn the respect you want! Come on! Chop, chop, chop!”

. . .

“Ei-chan! Don’t you get mad when (y/n) doesn’t address you properly?! Reo-nee, what about you?!”

“Huh? I’d never be mad at someone who doesn’t seem to mind me burping at all, and she never scolds me about this stuff like Reo does—”

“Who wouldn’t?! It’s gross, seriously! While I do not understand her tolerance of your vulgar manners, her eloquence and natural aura is equal to those of Sei-chan’s… so in my eyes, I see no need for her to use such honorifics.”

“HUH?! Reo-nee, but why?!”

his opinion of you only gradually changes when you never seem to snap at him back even though he’s being a little shit when you’re around… you remind him of a motherly figure… but a kind, level-headed one, which is slightly different from the naggy mother-hen (but good-intentioned) vibe Mibuchi gives off

besides, anyone with eyes can see how much you scurry around holding handfuls of towels and bottles for all the players, even for the bench players

people think it’s really odd that you’re so physically close to the teammates, especially when you link arm in arm with them or give little distance when you talk with them; as a result, a lot of speculation of “dating” and “relationships” pop up when your name is brought up

the Uncrowned Kings easily squash those rumors… Akashi’s presence alone is also enough to silence them LOL

Mibuchi is the main guy who always likes to link arms as a symbol of your shared friendship

. . .

it’s an odd relationship between you and Mayuzumi… no matter how much you call out to him, he ignores you, and no matter how much he ignores you, you still treat him the same as ever

“Stop pestering me,” Mayuzumi clicks his tongue, blatantly making the effort not to face you properly, and you finally smile, seeing that he finally acknowledged your presence

“Ah, you’re quite the blunt one, aren’t you, Mayuzumi-san?”

“If you get that, then go away.”

“Well, I can’t! You’re part of the lineup, so I am especially not going to neglect you.”

“Are you this mindless to help people like a saint and then expect everyone to adore you? As far as I’m aware, most see you as some ‘exotic’ curiosity and nothing more. And I frankly love myself too much to be associated with such people. If you’re only here out of pity, beat it. Now.”

“Well, it seems like you care enough to tell me that,” you muse, but your face hardens with a serious glint in your eye. “But heed my words when I say this Mayuzumi-san. I am not doing this to be a people-pleaser. I am doing this for myself and only myself. I want to be a good person because it is a decision I make for myself. When there is a choice of being a good person versus bad, I’ll choose to be the best version of myself at any moment. That is my own definition of self-respect. No way in hell I’m doing this because I feel sorry for you… I will complete my duty with my pride as Rakuzan’s manager on the line.”

he’s stunned at your words, and he instantly relaxes his posture before he turns to continue reading his novel on hand… “I see.”

he actually likes the fact that your culture allows people to be more outspoken about their opinions, since he’s all too aware how the majority of his own peers are constantly worried about collective reputation and doing things for the sake of others

Mayuzumi becomes a lot more… cooperative with you from that point on

he relates to your words of having high self-respect and pride, and he’s pleasantly surprised that you actually know how to hold your own ground despite being very kind // even if he finds it weird that being a manager makes you happy… but since it’s something you do for your own sake, he can learn to respect it; after all, he reads light novels for his own happiness

imagine his unadulterated surprise when you not only brought him bottles, snacks, and a towel (that’s the part he expected from you), you slipped in new issues of the latest light novels within the towel bundle (this is what caught him off guard)

you’re suddenly seen in a good light in his eyes

. . .

it’s been almost a month since you’ve been recruited, and most of the teammates have now accepted you as one of their own, more or less, but something bothered you that you couldn’t help but ask Rakuzan’s senior manager

“Higuchi-san, don’t managers need to do some analytic work for the team statistics? It seems that all we do is mundane tasks.”

“Ah, most of the analytic work is done by Akashi.”

“But why? Does he not trust the managers with this work? Does he see us as not capable?”

“Not exactly… he’s very… particular about ensuring the best possible strategies for victory. So far, whatever he’s been doing has earned him complete trust from the entire team and even our coach.”

“Wow… that’s… a really impressive feat for a 1st year…”

“No one’s really surprised though. (y/n)-san you may have just transferred here so you might not know, but he was Teiko’s previous captain and the main public face of the Generation of Miracles…”

after he finished giving a crash-course on their prodigal status in the basketball world, you’re more fired up to work harder for Rakuzan as the manager

“Besides, (y/n)-san, our main duty of being a manager is to maintain the well-being of our team. All these little things add up, and surely, the team knows to appreciate these gestures from us.”

you actually later approach the Uncrowned Kings to playfully complain about why they didn’t tell you how prestigious they truly were on the courts (after learning about their status from Higuchi)

“Huh? (y/n)-nee, now you wanna show respect to your senpais, huh?”

you don’t miss the playfulness in his complaint as he tries to ruffle your hair… and also the way Hayama has recently addressed you differently

“This is different, Hayama! You have such titles under your belts because of your skills and accomplishments on the court… that is extremely admirable!”

“D’awww, it’s nothing, really.”

of course, they all have pride in their titles, but they all immediately turn the direction of the conversation to Akashi, saying they were nothing compared to him

that only made you more curious about the captain

you actually never made conversation with him throughout the month because you were so busy with your duties and helping out everyone… but you finally decided to try to help the captain in any way

Akashi has been observing you for the entirety of your time in the team… that much is to be expected, considering that he needed to evaluate your performance and compatibility with the rest of the teammates to make sure that there is still unity even with the addition of a new person (after all… as much as he doesn’t want to admit, he is still fearful of the possibility of his team crumbling from the inside again)

the fact that you even got Mayuzumi to approve of you in his own way actually impressed him; even he himself had to be authoritative to get Mayuzumi to be cooperative on the team

it’s the little things you do that reminds him of the tickles of nostalgia, when he first played basketball with his late mother, within his mind: the way you were the only one giving positive encouragement to the players in a club filled with cutthroat competition and perfection; the way you made sure that everyone was calm and collected before they walk into the courts; the way you diligently remember and cater every care package and preference to every unique player, in addition to your minimum duties.

he unconsciously mellows out whenever you approach to him to speak, and he only realizes that fact every time you leave the conversation to continue your next to-do on your schedule

“Akashi-san!”

he turns to look at you impassively, but he stands to wait to hear what you have to say

“Can I help you with anything in any way?”

“Are your assigned duties of manager not enough?” he asks, but he continues to give little away from his blank expression

“No, no, that’s not it,” you reply. “I was wondering how I can extend my hand to also help out the captain of the team as well. After all, it’s important for the managers to care for the well-being of every team member… you’re no exception!”

“Do what you think is best to ensure victory,” was all he said before he left

you’re now confused… did he mean for you to keep up your work as normal? did he trust you enough to let you decide what to do on your own? his vague words certainly threw you in for a loop

still, the Rakuzan teammates were able to breathe easier whenever you were in the same room as Akashi, because there’s always a gentler aura around him when you’re near the vicinity

sometimes his Orekashi side slips out, whether he gives an open compliment to a good play (albeit, delivered in a calm, spartan way) or when he gives an occasional perfect-rhythmed pass that leaves his teammates in a stupor

Akashi’s mannerisms towards you as the manager is as subtle as a speck of dust, but he’s grown a quiet sense of respect for you and the atmosphere you’ve brought to the team

however, it will only be at the final game where his Orekashi side will fully reawaken again

if any student dares to approach you with insensitive questions and comments about your race and culture with stereotypes, they should be expecting all hell breaking loose from the basketball team in 3… 2… 1…

[the-himawari]

A3! Mizuno Kaya - Translation [SSR] The Company President of April 1st (1/3)

*Please read disclaimer on blog; default name set as Izumi

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I’m Tachibana Izumi, and starting today, I’ve become a new employee working at MIZUNO Enterprise! It seems I’m the only employee who’s been recruited this year due to various circumstances, so I’m a little bit anxious…

But this is the start of my adult working life I’ve been longing for.

I’m not sure where I’m going to be assigned yet, but no matter which job is entrusted to me, I’ll do my best so I can contribute to the company...!

-pause-

Isuke: Good afternoon, Tachibana-san! I haven’t seen you since orientation, huh? How do you do? I’m the Human Resources manager, Matsukawa. It’s very nice to meet you.

Izumi: N-nice to meet you! (The Human Resources manager Matsukawa-san; I was surprised at first at his tattered suit that looks unbecoming for a large company…) (But I felt moved when I heard that it was a way for others to let their guard down, and it’s his belief that he wants to cherish things.)

Isuke: Ahaha, are you nervous? It’ll be fine. You may be our only recent-grad hire this year, but don't worry since we plan to support you fully!

Izumi: Thank you very much.

Isuke: Now then, you will take a tour of each department today to gain a better understanding of the various aspects of our work. At MIZUNO Enterprise, we value the independence of our employees—. So after getting a look at the work that we do, you may provide your own request on where you’d like to be assigned. And we will respect it to the best of our abilities.

Izumi: Oh, really…! (As I expected, the company culture sure is free.)

Isuke: So then, he will take it from here. Please go ahead.

Mizuno: Yes.

Izumi: (!?!? MIZUNO Enterprise’s President, Mizuno Kaya…!?)

Mizuno: Good afternoon, I’m Mizuno Kaya. It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Izumi: Y-yes! It’s nice to meet you!

Mizuno: Now then, how about we get going, Tachibana-san?

-pause-

Izumi: (It’s the first time I’m meeting with the President up close since the final interview…)

Mizuno: Sorry for startling you there. As the President, I must be able to properly explain both the company’s positive points and negative points myself—. And it’s a tradition to have the President personally give a tour of the departments to the new hires.

Izumi: I see… (I was surprised at the amazing reception, but I’m grateful for this valuable opportunity. Let’s listen properly to what he has to say.)

-pause-

Mizuno: Here are our offices. Come in. We have a variety of departments in order for the company to function, including Administrative departments such as the the Human Resources department that Matsukawa-san from earlier belongs to.

Izumi: (Woah…! It’s bustling in here.) (That department over there in particular is especially lively.)

Mizuno: Ahh, those guys over there are the members of the Sales department. Shall we head on over?

Tenma: Yeah, in that case, leave it to me. Of course, I’ll definitely deliver results that exceed your expectations. I’ll create the best product that will surprise and leave anyone impressed. Hmph, ME!!! I'm the one in charge here. I’ll make you think it was a good decision to entrust it to me, so look forward to it.

Mizuno: He’s Sumeragi-kun. He’s famous as he’s called the smug-faced salesman and he’s extremely dependable.

Izumi: (I wonder if his smug face conveys to the customer through the telephone receiver… That’s some amazing technology.)

Yuki: The design of this document I made is cute and easy on the eyes, right? Fufu, are you interested? Then let me let you a story… One of our company’s dazzling management philosophies is…

Mizuno: Over there is the beautiful salesman, Rurikawa-kun. He has many fans of his unique aura as well.

Muku: Awawawa, I’m a tri-coloured ballpen where only one of the colours has ran out. And I'm a flimsy, fluttering piece of scrap paper that’s been shredded—. I can’t believe I’m being praised like that…! B-but I’m happy you said so. If there is anything I can help you with, please let me know!

Mizuno: Sakisaka-kun’s called the negative salesman, but he’s humble, earnest, and very kind.

Misumi: How’s the triangle over here~? I recommend this triangle too! By triangle, you mean a triangle~? Yay!

Mizuno: Triangle salesman Ikaruga-kun is a mysterious person… He has more passion towards triangles than anyone else, and everyone is won over by his presentation.

Kumon: Yep, please let me know anytime! I’LL HELP YOU WITH ALL MY ABSOLUTE MIGHT!! I can ride my bike long distances at 100km/h, and I’m totally fine with meetings starting at 4 in the morning too! I’ll definitely, definitely do my best, SO PLEASE CHOOSE OUR COMPANY!!

Mizuno: The hot-blooded, sporty salesman, Hyodo-kun, is a very hard worker and that fire and cheerfulness energizes you.

Izumi: Everyone’s so distinctive, brilliant, and they’re really wonderful people!

Mizuno: Indeed. And the one with the best performance in the Sales department is…

Kazunari: That, and that, and this too—everything’s a-okaaaay! ‘Kay, just leave everything to me~! Got it, piko! Beri-san~! Oh-em-gee, for real! I totes feel you~! It’s wicked lit and hella full of feelsies, right!*

Mizuno: The party dude salesman Kazunari-kun takes pride in his overwhelming communication power. He was also the top sales performer in March.

Izumi: Amazing…!

Tenma: Damn it, just you wait and see. I’ll become the top in April.

Kumon: UWOHH, I’m not gonna lose either!

Muku: M-me neither…!

Izumi: (Woah, woah… sparks are flying…!)

Mizuno: Even so, those guys go out to play after work together and their synergy is impressive as well.

Izumi: ! Oh, really…! (I see, they’re good rivals and coworkers. I bet their private lives are fulfilling too.)

Misumi: Ah, President-san~!

Muku: Could it be, is the person with you the rumoured new employee?

Mizuno: Yes. I’m just giving her a tour of the departments.

Izumi: I’m Tachibana Izumi. It’s nice to meet you!

Misumi: Wahh, nice to meet you~!

Kazunari: Oh man, you’re a fresh, super cutie, huh! Like, legit swooned! Hey, hey, let’s exchange LIMEs, new hire-chan!

Kumon: That’s not fair, Kazu-san! I wanna become friends with Tachibana-san too!

Tenma: Heh, you do seem motivated, and you’ve got quite a good eye. What do you think, how about you come to the Sales department?

Misumi: Working together with you sounds so fun~!

Yuki: That’s fine, right? I’ll teach you lots of different things if you join.

Muku: We’d be delighted to have you! Of course, please call out to me anytime even if you decide to join a different department.

Kazunari: You’d seriously be super duper welcome! I’ll lend a hand for anything and I’ll be here for you ☆

Izumi: Wahh, thank you all very much!

Mizuno: Fufu, Tachibana-san, you’re a huge hit right away, hm?

???: Ohh, ohh, y’all at the Sales department!

Izumi: !?

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*Yeah I took some liberties here cause not even google could comprehend this slang lmao

| next

[deviliciousdev]

MBTI✨A Small World✨ pt. 1

(follow up to One Letters Difference)

intp (the logician)

+

intj (the architect)

best friends

(ft. intj x enfp dating/ & entp (the debater) friend)

--------------------------------

[at a whiskey bar in the city]

intp: [enters looking around for intj. texts them. intj reports they're on their way. panics for a couple seconds then proceeds to the bar. in need of liquor to deal with social situations also is friends with bartender.]

entp bartending: oh hey man, what are you doin here??

intp: hey, i'm uh waitin for intj...

entp: you sound super excited about it 😂

intp: we're supposed to meet enfp and their friends here... apparently enfp is setting me up with one of their friends 🙄

entp: *cackles* you?! a blind date?! oh my god, i'm definitely getting someone to cover for me so i can see this train wreck.

intp: thank you for your kind and helpful words in this trying time [fake smiles]🙂... ugh i know, just get me the whole bottle of vodka now...

entp: [laughs a little] one vodka sprite gotchu. [starts to make drink]

intp: [texts intj again. intj reports they're still almost there] *sighs*

entp: *hands intp their drink* oh boy, don't look, but there's a hottie headed this way.

intp: wait what [genuinely confused on what entp is trying to communicate]

entp: try and act like a normal human in three two...

intp: [crazy eyes and furrowed brow] what? do what?

entp: ... one... [walks a little ways away but still in ear shot]

mystery hottie: [comes up next to intp] [super charming and suave] tell me... what is the absolute worst pick up line you've ever heard?

intp: [shocked but relieved by the lack of standard small talk] umm... aha... worst? um- that's hard- i mean no! that wasn't a pick line i've heard! no ones ever told me "that's hard" aha um- *clears throat* i just mean i've- i've heard a lot of bad ones so it's uh difficult to choose just one [nervous laughs]

mystery hottie: [giggling at intp's awkwardness]... worst one i've heard probably has to be "do you believe in love at first sight or should i walk past you again" to which i replied, oh please walk by again, so i can stick out my foot and trip you.

intp: [genuinely laughs] 😆 i always hated the "do i know you from somewhere"? i usually like to reply to that one with something weird like yeah remember the person who was all over the news a few years ago for going crazy and ax murdering a family of six... [gets uncomfortable realizing they've probably freaked the mystery hottie out]🤦‍♀️🤦

mystery hottie: [bursts out in cackle]🤣

intp: [completely shock the mystery person thought that was funny, also likes their laugh. still unaware if this is flirting or they're just making conversation] [laughs a little too]

mystery hottie: i'm totally stealing that by the way. [sips drink]

intp: [smiles but is unsure if they should ask mystery hottie for their name or how to proceed in general] [gets a text from intj that they're here] oh um i'm sorry my um- friend who i was waiting for and has horrible timing apparently aha um is here so i have to um- sorry

mystery hottie: saved by the bell,😏 see ya around

intp: [nervous laugh] yeah totally [walking backward trying to wave casually, bumps into person behind them] oh sorry! [looks back to mystery hottie] um yeah see ya ha 👋😬

[meets intj at other end of the bar where entp is giving intj a drink]

intp: what took you so long?! someone started talking to me!

entp: ahaha yeah ya know when i said try and be a human did you hear be awkward and strange 😂 cuz that was brutal

intp: 😑🖕

intj: [laughing a little] [in a sarcastic tone] well it does sound like a true living hell but i couldn't help it there was traffic. [looking down at phone] oh enfp is here, they brought two of their friends... and got a table in the back.

intp: two?!

intj: [ignores intp.] entp, are you gonna join us or are you working all night.

entp: yes and yes [wide devious smile]

intj: oh my god how have you not been fired yet...?

entp: i know where all the bodies are burried 😈

intj: [chuckles] ok c'mon intp.

intp: two?!

[as they're walking toward the back]

intj: what?

intp: you said enfp brought TWO friends which one are they setting me up with?!

intj: setting you up with? oh, the matchmaking crap, i forgot about that. well i don't know, i'm sure enfp will tell us.

intp: [panic voice] you forgot?! i thought it was only reason i was here?!

intj: or may be they want you to have options, i don't what goes through their mind.

intp: oh great the only thing i worse at than awkward small talk conversations is decision making. oh my god entp was right this going to be a train wreck. this is why i hate set ups!

intj: oh would you relax you're so dramatic. fake smile, drink some vodka, you'll live.

[coming up to enfp & friends table]

enfp: heyyyyy guys! glad you made it! [kisses intj on the cheek. goes to hug intp]

intp: oh ok so we're hugging... that's... fine. [awkward side hug, pulls away quickly]

enfp: oh i want you guys to meet my friends, this is esfj and estp, and this is intj .... and their friend intp 😁 [looks at intp and subtly points to esfj to inform thats their set-up] 

estp: supppp guysss👋😎

esfj: [hugging intj] so nice to finally meet you! enfp has told us so much about you!

intj: like what?

[esfj and enfp glance in confusion to one another. both just start laughing]

[intj looks at intp like what the fuck, intp shrugs]

esfj: [hugs intp] nicccce to me you too!

intp: 🥴 [awkwardly hugs back]

esfj: [turns back towards group] so should we get a round of drinks? what does everyone want?! c'mon let's get this night goin!? huh?! 😃

estp: yeahhhhh!

intp: [whispers] ugh kill me.

intj: [elbows intp in the arm]

intp: [mouths] owe!

[after they all get their first round of drinks🍹🍸🍺🍷🥃]

esfj: so intj, enfp tells me you're an architect that sounds exciting!

intp: [snorts holding in a laugh]

intj:[glances evil eye at intp]... i'm not sure exciting is the correct adjective for describing architecture. but if you're referring to my own opinion on my career field, i find it quite intriguing and... fulfilling.

esfj: 😐

enfp: 🤦😄

estp: [not paying attention chugging beer] [bleches loudly]😵🤤

intj: [looks at estp] 🤨🤢

[voice comes from behind enfp]: enfp?!

enfp: [turns quickly, sees mystery hottie] oh my god! what are you doing here! [hugs]

intp: 😳 [whispers to intj] oh my god that's the one who just started talking to me earlier.

intj: [develops evil little idea]😈

mystery hottie: [to enfp] i was just stopping in for a drink or two after work. it's funny i was actually going to text you and see what you were doing tonight.

enfp: ahaha that's so funny! [turns to group with a hand on mystery hottie's back] guys! this is my good friend entj! we went to high school together! [starts pointing at each person introducing them] entj, this is esfj and estp my besties and coworkers and this my intj 🥰 and this is their best friend intp.😁

entj: [sees intp again] well well well, this is a small world. 😏

intp: [nervous laughs]

intj: entj, you should join us.

enfp: yes! oh my god totally!

intp: 😳 [whispers to intj] i hate you.

intj: 😈

entj: [looks intp in the eyes] oh i would love to 😏

intp: 🥴

to be continued...

[muwi-translates]

Otomate Party 2019 Collar x Malice Drama “Reverse reality”

Short drama featured in Otopa 2019, this was also shown in the 2020 Otomate New Title Party livestream. 

HEAVY BASE GAME SPOILERS. There’s also some minor spoilers AND a CG spoiler for -Unlimited-. Either way, don’t read this if you have not finished the first game.

Highly recommend that you watch while you read, it will 100% enhance the experience. It’s also because there are some ad-libs that are better experienced while you can see the voice actors and be able to hear the crowd. Here is a timestamped link to the section (if it doesn’t jump there, it starts at 15:23)

**Please don’t move this translation or claim it as your own.**

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Yanagi: 20XX, December. Vicious events that have been committed in succession have disrupted social order. Known as the X-Day Incidents, we, who were former police officers, have been investigating--

Okazaki: Aha, wait, Yanagi-san~

Yanagi: Okazaki…Don’t interrupt others when they’re starting their monologue.

Okazaki: Sorry, but this time it doesn’t look like we need a very serious atmosphere.

Yanagi: What did you say?

Okazaki: The title seems to be wrong, it’s actually this:

[Title: It was just a dream]

Yanagi: What?

Okazaki: Shall I give you a summary then?

Okazaki: On a day in 20XX, a party was being held in a corner of Shinjuku. Thanks to the magic of Otopa (Otomate Party), in a place where time and space become twisted, a group of people who normally cannot meet have gathered…

---

Yanagi: An izakaya… no, I really don’t understand what’s—

Shiraishi: If it were just Yanagi-kun, Okazaki-kun and I… 

Saeki: I feel like I’m intruding, sorry about that.

Mikuni: There should be no need to apologise. We were also forcibly brought here when we were busy.

Okazaki: Soooo… I believe that one is Ichika-chan’s co-worker from the police station, Saeki-kun, right?

Saeki: Yup.

Okazaki: And that one is the politician Mikuni-san?

Mikuni: Yes. I also know who you are very well. You’re the people from the detective agency who are investigating the X-Day incidents by yourselves. Since you’ve also been investigating the identity of the mastermind of Adonis, you must have discovered our involvement by now.

Yanagi: Hmph. Not gonna bother to hide it? Should I treat this as your confession?

Shiraishi: Hey, Yanagi-kun, you don’t have to think that much this time. All that about the incidents, arrests, they all don’t exist~

Yanagi: Excuse me?

Saeki: Ah, they told me before I came here, Today, let’s just throw away all that messy stuff from the main story. We can’t go dropping spoilers, yeah?

Okazaki: Haha, yup, it’s Otomate Party, after all.

Saeki: Yup, hehe~

Okazaki: So that means that it’s Saeki-kun and Mikuni-san’s first time meeting us, isn’t it?

Saeki: Ah, I know Shiraishi-san since he’s pretty famous in the Shinjuku station… but that’s about it.

Shiraishi: Ahaha… Mikuni-san, this should be fine, yes?

Mikuni: Are you trying to say that I should pretend I don’t know you, Num—

Shiraishi: Waitwaitwait… If you say it then what’s the point?

Yanagi: …Not enough...

Okazaki: Hm? Yanagi-kun, what’s wrong?

Shiraishi: Is there something wrong with your account book?

Yanagi: ...Not enough of Enomoto’s complaints...

Okazaki: Ah…. mm…. We do have a serious shortage of complaining.

Yanagi: Whatever. I can call you Mikuni, right?

Mikuni: Yes, even though I didn’t allow you to call me by name. The only one who has permission to do so is--

Shiraishi: S-S-Stop, didn’t we just say not to talk about the personal identity of that person today?

Yanagi: I can’t believe it… that Shiraishi’s thinking of other people?

Okazaki: Wait a second, Saeki-kun’s being left behind. I’m sorry, making you feel uncomfortable.

Saeki: It’s no problem, but… maybe I’m not meant to be here? You’re all important characters in the main story. I’m probably the youngest character amongst everyone here. Plus I’m just the friend of the protagonist.

Okazaki: What’s up with the weird reaction from the audience?

Saeki: You must be mistaken!

Okazaki: I must be! Haha~

Saeki: Hahaha

Okazaki: Ah, now that I remember, I’m so jealous you’re Ichika-chan’s coworker. I heard you two go out drinking together a lot.

Yanagi: That’s right, Saeki’s the only one who knows Hoshino well here.

Shiraishi: She’s still cautious with us, so I’m very interested in what kind of person she is.

Saeki: He~eh, Hosino’s pretty popular. But all I know is that she’s a really normal person. She’s always doing her best, and straightforwardly. Sometimes she can be discouraged and be in low spirits, but when she’s angry, she can be really scary. Ah! And when she gets drunk, she laughs a lot and gets really passionate when she talks to me.

Mikuni: …Is that it?

Saeki: Hm?

Mikuni: If Ichika Hoshino is as normal as you say then I believe she should not have been chosen by Adonis.

Yanagi: Oi, Mikuni, what do you mean?

Saeki: Oh… I don’t know how Adonis thinks, but I think she’s strong because she’s normal.

Mikuni: I don’t understand, even if I do want to, since she holds the key to us.

Saeki: Ahaha, to a brilliant politician like you, our worlds are completely different.

Shiraishi: ...Sorry, I can’t stand this anymore.

Yanagi: I can’t believe it… that Shiraishi’s losing his cool!

Okazaki: Truly a rare sight to behold.

Okazaki: That said, we’re in front of a gathering of girls, we shouldn’t be this aggressive. If our goal is to become friends, why don’t we play a game?

Shiraishi: Do you mean the friendship games that Okazaki-kun and Mineo-kun always play?

Yanagi: Those? It’s going to get more chaotic if so many people start drinking tequila. 

Okazaki: Then what about a ‘revelation game’? We’ll reveal our true thoughts on the subject written on the back of these cards. And you have to answer the question no matter what it is.

Saeki: Oh, I like it! I’d be happy to get to know everyone better.

Mikuni: It’s of no loss to me if I get information from you.

Shiraishi: Then let’s go clockwise from Yanagi-kun.

Yanagi: Why do I have to go first? Nothing I can do about it-- IT’S MY TURN.

[Card: What kind of gestures do you like in a woman?]

Yanagi: Gestures? I haven’t really thought about it, something like tying long hair into a bun, I guess?

Saeki: Ah, I get that! It looks really nice when they’re wearing a yukata.

Shiraishi: Really? Should I tie my hair like that?

Yanagi: I didn’t ask.

Mikuni: I see. I’ll add this to the data we have on Aiji Yanagi.

Yanagi: I. Didn’t. Ask.

Okazaki: Then it’s my turn next. What’ll it be~?

[Card: What’s something you want a woman to say to you?]

Yanagi: Is this really about friendship?

Okazaki: Hm… I can feel the coercive energy of Otopa… it’s like... a heavy pressure.

Saeki: Okazaki-san looks like he’s pretty popular. I wanna learn from you.

Okazaki: Haha, you sound like Mineo-kun. Words I want to hear from a woman… Yanagi-san, it’s better to give a more restrained answer, right?

Yanagi: Yeah, it might be bad if you’re too careless, ah, but there’s still a chance. I’d rather you say something that can be visualised, it’s okay if you say something that can’t. Anyway, I’m leaving it up to you.

Okazaki: I’m just going to follow what’s in the script, then.

Okazaki: The golden phrase “I don’t want to go back”. If she said it like that, it would be impossible not to want her.

Shiraishi: I don’t get it, what kind of situation wouldn’t let her go home? Does she work at a bad company?

Mikuni: Perhaps her family situation is complicated?

Saeki: Uh, are you two really fully-grown men?

Yanagi: ...Enomoto… come here quickly… I’ll even take Namikawa (Daisuke)!

Shiraishi: It’s my turn next, right?

[Card: What kind of food do you want a woman to make for you?]

Shiraishi: Hm. Nothing in particular. I could just make it myself.

Okazaki: So dreamless! Shiraishi-san, you always eat such dull things. Don’t you ever crave some homemade food?

Shiraishi: Then Yanagi-kun will make something for me, so no.

Yanagi: Oi, I’m not your mother.

Mikuni: So Aiji Yanagi has the ability to win people’s hearts with good food. This cannot be underestimated.

Shiraishi: No matter how you say it, home made food is--

Saeki: [Slams his cup down] No! There’s stuff like meat and potato stew! And karage! That’s romantic!

Okazaki: Oh… Saeki-kun’s drunk. When did he drink that much?

Saeki: Pfft- I ain’t drunk! The night’s still young~!

Yanagi: The alcohol’s gone to his head, here, drink some water.

Mikuni: It might be better to lie down, come over here…

Saeki: Nuh-uh. I wanna play… the revelation game!!!

[Card: What’s your type of woman?]

Saeki: Ooh! My type of woman… let me think. Of course, she’s gotta be cute… has style, she’s good at cooking. Someone who’s usually honest, but sticks to their beliefs… and responsible with work.

Shiraishi: So someone who’s similar to you? Or someone who has the same type of thinking as you?

Okazaki: Also… this… sounds similar to Ichika-chan.

Saeki: Hm? Nah, we’re not like that--

Mikuni: --Enough. I should be going back soon.

Yanagi: Oi, what’s with you all of a sudden--

Okazaki: Ah… my vision… it’s weird… Yanagi-san...

Yanagi: What’s going on… this sound…

Shiraishi: Ah, is it over already?

Mikuni: We have fully obtained the information required for analysis. You must be satisfied too?

Okazaki: What… it hurts…--

---

Okazaki: *gasps* Huh? ...A dream? My bad, did I wake you up? No, I’m okay. I just had a weird dream. Good morning. Is your body okay? Last night I went too-- ah! Hehe, so cute~

I didn’t forget. Our promise that we were going on a date today. But I just want to hold you all the time, because you’re too cute. So cute it’s trouble.

If I kissed you like this outside you’d get angry at me, right? So… can you let me keep you all to myself just for a little longer?

---

Shiraishi: Hm? Was I asleep? I was reading to the children… it looks like I fell asleep when we were together. Eh? You were looking at my sleeping face? What’s that about, so unfair. You know I wanted to see yours too. I’ll see it someday. That’s right, there’s still ‘someday’ after this…

I still think it’s strange even now. If I hadn’t met you, I wouldn’t know that the sun was this warm, or that the breeze is so pleasant. Just holding hands with you makes my chest hurt. Even though I still have to make you feel lonely for a little while longer, don’t worry. Because we’re connected under the same sky.

---

Mikuni: Ah, it’s you. Are you reporting something for work? My complexion is bad? No… I just had a strange dream. How rare for you to worry about me. I know, this is just superficial rhetoric used by subordinates. However, after talking with you over these past few days, the way I deal with people seems to have changed.

I… quite clearly think that you are annoying, but I do not hate you. Even in a hell like this, the light in your eyes has not disappeared. It seems that I am drawn to your strength. 

No… forget what I said. That was just a joke that will disappear one day like illusions.

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Saeki: Ah, sorry, I was just a little dazed. ...Careful! Almost dropped the crepe. It’s already sunset, after we finish, we should go. 

…! Don’t make that kind of expression. Hey, Hoshino. I know you’re at your wit’s end trying to figure out what path you want to take. You must have already decided in your heart, right? 

I see… I’ll always support you no matter what decision you make. And… I’ll resist like you are until the very end, if this is the ‘justice’ you believe in.

It’s sad, but let’s finish our date here today. Hey, will you go on another with me? 

Haha, how cold… I still want to be with you like this. That’s why, see you again.

---

Yanagi: ...It’s still night.... You’re awake? I sounded like I was in pain? ...I made you worry. It’s okay, it wasn’t the dream I usually have. ...It wasn’t the same, but I guess it was still a nightmare. 

Can I hold you? It’s not that I feel uneasy. It’s just that I can feel peaceful when I can feel you next to me. As long as you’re smiling next to me, I can push away any nightmare no matter what it’s about. And I can believe that I can welcome the dawn the next day.

We have the day off today, don’t we? Let’s go somewhere. I want to walk with you, through the streets of the Shinjuku I love.

[aaronhart93]

text || aaroman

Discord text thread featuring: aaron & @romanbeckett​

When: december 14 , afternoon-evening

Mentions: @quentindelancret​ @davieslandon

Description: so much. okay. roman checks in on aaron after the blackout, aaron tells roman he fought with q at the party, aaron invites roman over but roman decides it’s not a good idea because he knows that quentin is in love with aaron, they fight, aaron acts like a dick (surprise), aaron admits that he loves Quentin 

TW: feels and arguing but other than that I don’t think anything

Roman.

you okay?

Aaron.

I’m fine

Roman.

ok

Aaron.

are you okay

Roman.

yeah

Aaron.

I fought with Quentin at the party

Roman.

over what?

Aaron.

I mean Idk if it was a fight...it wasn’t really over anything

Roman.

alright lol

Aaron.

I don’t know how to explain it

but I feel terrible

Roman.

you like each other

Aaron.

what?

did he say something to you?

Roman.

you have feelings for each other, and you won’t admit it, so it’s getting to you both lol

he didn’t have to say anything

Aaron.

no that’s no it

Roman.

it is lol

Aaron.

read

idk

Roman.

you do know lol

Aaron.

read

Roman.

ok fine. I’ll shut up then

Aaron.

I don’t know what to say

Roman.

I’m sorry. I’m just trying to help

Aaron.

I know I’m sorry

please don’t be mad at me too

Roman.

I’m not mad

Aaron.

okay

Roman.

so Khai and I have to move out. We have 30 days because the owner is selling the apartment. Bleh

Aaron.

oh shit

that’s fucking annoying what the hell

Roman.

I know. So I’m on the hunt for a new place

Aaron.

in west Kingsboro still?

Roman.

would be preferred for sure

Aaron.

I know some great real estate people. I can definitely call in a favor for you

Roman.

thank you

Aaron.

anything for you

Roman.

are you feeling any better

Aaron.

I guess so

Roman.

how can I help

Aaron.

I want to see you

Roman.

right now?

Aaron.

yeah

if you want

Roman.

well of course. I just need to shower and I can come over

Aaron.

I can’t wait

Roman.

I’ll make you feel better

Aaron.

you always do

Roman.

aw, I try

Aaron.

you’re so great

Roman.

you’re gonna give me a massive head lol and not the good kind

Aaron.

ahaha I want you to know how great you are. It’s okay to have a little bit of an ego

Roman.

you’re such a good salesman

Aaron.

I’m businessman, DARLING. it’s what I do

𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 ✩

Roman: yes I know, DARLING lol just got out of the shower

Aaron

I’m an eager beaver

Aaron.

on your way?

Roman.

do you really think it’s a good idea for me to come over? I feel like such a shitty friend lately. I’m getting in the way of you and Q

Aaron.

what

getting in the way of me and Q?

Roman.

Aaron you have to promise me you won’t say anything if I tell you something in confidence

fuck I just. You both have feelings for each other and you’re trying to push it away

Aaron.

I promise

Q literally just told me he likes Landon

Roman.

he’s doing that on purpose because he doesn’t want to be hurt Aaron

Aaron.

so I have no idea where you’re getting that idea from

just don’t come over then. Whatever

Roman.

I’m just trying to help but okay.

Aaron.

how about you stay out of it

Roman.

you’ve got it. I know my place now.

Aaron.

read

Roman.

and you wonder why I won’t open up with you.

Aaron.

I guess that’s me, right? Soulless aaron Hart. Just living up to what everyone already thinks

Roman.

doesn’t seem like you enjoy confronting your emotions. Which I get, but don’t be an asshole to me.

Aaron.

okay

I’m sorry

this has all been way too much for me

Roman.

why? What’s too much? Quentin?

Aaron.

you, Quentin even fucking River.

Roman.

what about River? And what about me? Because I’m trying to be realistic for once?

life is hard but it is what it is. Anyone can see that you two have a thing for each other.

I’d love to not be involved, but he’s my best friend and coworker.

Aaron.

I wasn’t expecting to feel all of this

Roman.

I don’t know if we are ever really prepared for that. It just happens.

Aaron.

yeah

I’m sorry

Roman.

it’s fine

Aaron.

you’re right. He’s in love with me.

Roman.

I know.

Aaron.

yeah so did I

Roman.

I know you did.

Aaron.

fuck

Roman.

what are you scared of

Aaron.

hurting him

Roman.

do you love him?

Aaron.

read

yeah

Roman.

then maybe it’s worth the risk.

Aaron.

I’ll hurt him

Roman.

why do you think that

Aaron.

that’s what I do

I hurt you

my ex girlfriend

Roman.

I don’t matter in that way though.

Aaron.

but you do matter

Roman.

listen, I can’t tell you what to do, and I know it’s not my business. But you’ll never know anything if you don’t try.

Aaron.

I don’t know

Roman.

but I’ll stay out of it now. I’m sorry

Aaron.

no

don’t be

I’m really sorry for being a dick

Roman.

I just want you both to be happy

Aaron.

you’re a really really good person wtf

Roman.

ha. I wish. But I try

Aaron.

I’m re reading all the messages I sent you I’m a fucking dick I understand if you don’t wanna see me anymore

Roman.

oh hush. I’m not going anywhere.

Aaron.

I really hope you don’t

Roman.

not unless you ask me to

Aaron.

I would never

Roman.

you’re my friend. I’m here for you.

Aaron.

I’m here for you too

and you can open up to me. Just a reminder

Roman.

I’m sorry for saying that

Aaron.

I deserved it. It’s okay

Roman.

no. I shouldn’t have said it

Aaron.

well we both said some shit then

Roman.

yeah

Aaron.

so I guess we’re even

lol that’s fucked up

Roman.

yeah a bit lol

Roman.

<3

Aaron.

<3 <3 

Roman.

<3<3<3

Aaron.

<3<3<3<3

Roman.

<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

why can’t I count

dammit

that was going so well too

Aaron.

hahahah

you tried

that was cute while it lasted

Roman.

smiley face

Aaron.

I’ll see you in the morning?

Roman.

of course.

[pomnavi]

Uchi no Musuko wa Tabun Gay / My Son is Probably Gay Twitter Extras: 27.5, 27.6, 27.7

Chapter 27.5

Page 1 Bu 1: Aoyama-san, you've been working away from home for a long time right? Bu 2: Aren't you ever worried about your wife? Bu 3: Worried? Bu 4: Like Bu 5: You know, uh.. Bu 6: Like cheating! Bu 7: You ever thought about the possibility that she could like someone at her part time job? Bu 8: Oh, about that kind of thing Bu 9: Even if I was worried about that Bu 10: It's not like I could do anything about it since I'm here Bu 11: If I have to, I'd rather worry about something fun Bu 12: Like if my son is popular in class or Bu 13: how tall the younger one has gotten! Bu 14: Aoyama-san, you sure are crazy about your kids Coworker: Geez, no fun at all

Page 2 Bu 1: So that's what they asked me Akiyoshi: ahaha Bu 2: True, you definitely don't worry about that sort of thing Bu 3: Not that it bothered me, but are there any good-looking guys at your work? Bu 4: Well about that Bu 5: There's a nice young man who's popular among the female staff Bu 6: Uh! Toono: Toono-san Bu 7: Yup, but that person is g- Bu 8: ....uh Bu 9: ...Hm? What? Bu 10: Oops, I almost just let that slip Bu 12: It's probably not a good idea to just go blabbing about that Tomoko: I don't even know if it's true Bu 13: Nothing Bu 14: I heard a rumor that he's currently seeing someone right now. Bu 15: I.. I see Bu 16: I-It's not really something I'm worried about ok!? Bu 17: Yeah I know Tomoko: fufufu

Chapter 27.6 (Christmas Special 2019)

Page 1 Bu 1: For Christmas, Bu 2: Ever since middle school, we haven't really done anything at my house. Bu 2: Though we usually still eat a cake. Bu 3: I got presents until about 4th grade. Bu 4: That's why, Christmas isn't really a special day for me. Bu 5: Just a regular day. Bu 6: ...... Bu 7: Ah, Daigo Bu 8: Can we stop by the convenience store real quick? Bu 9: Sure Bu 10: Haha sorry about that Hiroki: Thanks for waiting Bu 11: No problem

Page 2 Bu 1: Here, I got you Christmas chicken** and **T/n: Japanese people celebrate Christmas with KFC and a cake, it's a modern tradition Bu 2: A Christmas present~! Bu 3: It might be a normal day at your house Bu 3: But if you want to have fun, why not just celebrate anyways? Bu 4: Well! Bu 5: This is too shabby to be a real present haha~ Hiroki sfx: ahaha Bu 6: Nah Bu 7: That's definitely not true

Chapter 27.7 (New Years Special 2020)

Page 1 Bu 1: Hey, hey~ Bu 2: Are you guys gonna send New Year's cards? Bu 3: Um, not really Bu 4: I've never really sent New Year's cards Bu 5: A text message is fine right? It's a pain in the ass Bu 6: Y-yeah you're right~ Bu 7: It sure is annoying right Hiroki: ahahaha Bu 8: .... Bu 9: What about you? Bu 10: Hm? Well, Bu 11: Texts are enough for me Bu 12: R-really...? Bu 13: I guess it is a pain to do Hiroki 2: ahahahaha.....

Page 2 Box 1: New Year's Day Bu 1: Hiroki, you got a New Year's card Bu 2: From Daigo Bu 3: WHAT!? Bu 4: W-why did he.... Bu 5: He didn't tell me he was sending one....!? Bu 6: He told me it was too much trouble!? Bu 7: He said I could just send him a text...!? Bu 8: Mom, do we have any New Year's cards left!? Bu 9: Sure, we have some with pictures on them Bu 10: Yeah, that's good enough! Card**: Happy New Year's! I hope we'll continue to look after each other this year. It'd be nice to end up in the same class next year too! - Daigo **T/n: Daigo uses the phrase "yoroshiku onegaishimasu" which is a very standard phrase used in business and among friends and family. It means to take care of someone and treat them well in the future.

End

P.S: These holiday specials were pending for so long it's almost been a year OTL. Oh well, we're caught up now! Onward to Volume 3 8)

[giinbean]

🎫 Here’s a gush pass! Feel free to gush about whichever f/o you want, however much you want, then send this ask to 3 other selfshippers! 👑

g as p-

this sounds like it’ll be fun hehehe

i guess the topic can be about Karamatsu since the new season is coming out soon!! I can’t wait to see my man again :” D

Okay okay, so long ago a few friends of mine and I were talking about how we met our lovely neets. So I guess I can do a little scenario thing to show how it all went down. Tbh it’s the most well thought out scenario I have with the sparkly boy. Of course I have other things, but this one I put a lot of thought into. The formatting is a mess please don’t bully me for it fdkjghff 

plus i know this isn’t ‘gushing’ but i want to write him more (especially since i want to rp in the future) 

- Karamatsu is stand in his usual bridge spot where he waits for his Karamatsu Girls to find him. He hears footsteps...wait no- Is that...running???

- Here comes Gina running and practically out of breath. Uh oh, someone is late to work!! 

- Just before Karamatsu can turn around a person rams right into him sending the both of them into the water. He almost dies. Not really, but it sure as hell knocked the wind out of him. 

- Gina bolts right up bowing like crazy and yelling “I’m so sorry! Please forgive me! I can’t be late-” Just for her to speed off before he can say anything.

- “Heh, my fans are getting a little rowdy these days.” Karamatsu knows that his fans are eager to meet him, but this is quite the way to get his attention. Standing up he realizes his clothes are completely soaked, but that’s okay. Now everyone can ogle his body and be amazed by how handsome he looks. Painful.

- The day resets and the current time is sometime after 10 am. Gina is walking towards the same bridge she ran into that guy. Rather than focusing on her surroundings her brain is more focused on other things. She’d be sleeping in bed if it weren’t for her coworker, Akari, leaving her phone charger at her place. Gina loved Akari to death, but the girl was a little forgetful sometimes.  So her mission for the day was to return the lost charger while her friend was on shift. 

- There were a few other bits that nagged at Gina’s mind. ‘What if I see that guy again?  Actually no- Why are you thinking of that? There is no way you’d see that guy at the same place after knocking into him like that. The chances of seeing him again are so slim. Who knows maybe he died and now you don’t have to worry about interacting with him agai- “So you’ve returned, my Karamatsu Girl~”

- H u h? Wait n o. NO. Gina was practically screaming on the inside. Now she had to face the man she ran into, but wait...what did he call you? 

- “Uh...I didn’t expect to see you again,” que in the nervous laugh. “I’m surprised to see you here. Ah I just wanted to genuinely apologize for yesterday. I was a running late for work and I wasn’t paying attention to those around me.” 

- Karamatsu chuckled, “worry not, for I am a forgiving man. I understand not everyone can control themselves.” The silence was long and painful. She wasn’t sure if he mean’t ‘controlling themselves’ as people make mistakes when rushed or if he genuinely thought that people couldn’t control themselves around him. Maybe she was overthinking again.

- Nodding to his comment, “right right. It’s understandable. Sorry to make this short, but I need to go. It was nice to see you again. My name is Gina. I know formalities and all, but I’d rather be called by first name.” A small forced smile was placed on her face.

- It was so quick, but Karamatsu’s ‘cool guy smile’ had almost fell. He can’t look uncool in front of a fan. It was weird he had never experienced a girl to actually introduce themselves. Typically they would just ignore him or send an icy glare. “Ahaha, don’t make yourself a stranger my dear Gina. Who knows maybe fate has brought us together for a reason. ” 

- You know those bits in comedy animes where the little ‘donk’ echos in the background and the person reacts concerned or confused. That’s exactly how it rolled out after that bit. “Right... uh yeah. It was nice to see you uh, Kara..matsu?” At least this is what she assumed his name was? He seemed to like spouting it out occasionally. He seemed ecstatic when she referred to him by his name. 

- After some hours, “eh?! You really met the same guy you ran into yesterday? What kind of luck is that?” Gina looked at her friend and sighed, “luck? I don’t know about that one. It was definitely something though.” The girls laughed about this strange encounter. He was a strange guy, but definitely interesting. She pondered about what he said. Fate? That’s silly, it was just a mere coincidence. She wondered if he would be at the bridge again tomorrow.