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booklin · 2 years ago

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Bidders x Preg! Fem! reader

Fandom: KBTBB

Rating: E-10

Genre: Fluff

Tws: Pregnancy

Notes: If I throw this in as a scene in one of my books and you happen to notice.. NO YOU DIDNT

Baby Files

You and the bidders had been dating for quite a while, things had gone smoothly. Sure, there were ups and downs but that’s with any relationship. All and all, things were calm. Except… they weren’t. Not anymore. Despite how much you shamed yourself, you couldn’t stop eating sweets. You had to have a sweet with every meal. Considering you rarely ate sweets, always self conscious about gaining weight, everyone was taken aback. In fact, their looks were causing so much paranoia you stopped eating anywhere near them. Only eating sweets in your room now, they didn’t fail to notice your other new habits, such as sleeping and becoming stressed over everything. Lately, your work ethic has been terrible, constantly falling asleep. Even your boss couldn’t keep covering for you anymore, alerting Eisuke.

“Okay, I think we can all agree Y/n has been acting strange.” The others nod to Baba’s concern. “She’s been eating sweets everyday. I asked the Chef.” Soryu adds, causing Eisuke to chime in. “And she’s been avoiding us. What could be wrong?” They weren’t sure, and putting their heads together didn’t seem to come closer to finding answers. You were frightened by this new change as well. What could be wrong with you? “Maybe you’re pregnant?” Your friend says after listening thoughtfully to you worries, then laughs. Though, you weren’t laughing. “Pregnant?” You repeat, spacing out at the thought.

Immediately, you rush out of the cafe, leaving your friend behind. What if it’s true? It would explain the cravings. And emotions. And tiredness. And now, a new symptom to add. Throwing up when worried. What a nice cherry on top. Despite not wanting to believe it, you, reluctantly, go to a pharmacy. In disguise, wearing sunglasses, a hoodie, wig, and everything else to keep your identity undetected. Then you grab a test and ask to be rung up in a strained whisper. After discreetly exiting, you shove the box in your pocket before sprinting back to your apartment. You have been spending a lot of time there lately. With what’s been going on, staying away from them, as not to explode or do anything else embarrassing was a must.

Anxiously, you rip the box open then, after drinking plenty of water, go into the bathroom. Shaking the whole time, you nervously wait for the results. Two lines… your heart drops, and so does the pent up emotions inside you. Sobbing your eyes out, you fail to notice the knocking at your door. “Y/n? Are you in there? We want to talk.” Nothing, yet the door was locked. They had a bad feeling, after debating on whether your privacy was more important than safety, Baba agreed to pick the lock. Though, Soryu is impatient, deciding to break the door instead. “Y/n, are you here?” They hear a distressed cry suddenly come to a halt. “I- I’m fine-!” Your voice shakes, barely coherent, it was hard to hide. “Y/n, are you okay?” Ota asks, taking a seat next to where the sobs came from, the bathroom.

“Yes…” Your voice becomes quiet, sniffling any residue onto the tissue. “Can we talk?” Shaking your head, you remember they can’t see you and manage another reply. “I don’t want to.” You hear a small sigh, the voice getting close. “Y/n, we just want to know what’s wrong. We’re all worried about you.” At the moment, you were tied between embarrassment and wanting comfort. Was it worth them seeing you like this? A mess? About to side against it, something in you that yearns for their touch breaks loose. Without giving it a second thought, you open the door before you could change your mind. That sight was shocking to see, on their part. A teary eyed, broken down, head hung, nose running, messy hair partner, appearing miserable as she runs out to hug the first person her hands reach.

Rambling incoherently, you sob some more, this time into Soryu’s button down shirt. “We can’t understand you when you talk like that.” Going on, though everything is heard in more of a whine, he manages to make out a few words, however not enough to piece together what’s wrong. “Why don’t we take some deep breaths?” Baba suggests, his tone gentle and face softened. Facing towards him, you quickly turn away, shaking your head no. “Y/n, come on, I know you can do it. I’ll do it with you.” Without hesitation, he begins taking deep breaths and eventually you repeat after him. Steadying yourself, you’re finally able to say all at once, “You’re going to hate me! I’m going to have to raise our kid alone and I’m not going to have enough money to support us, then we’ll be sleeping in a box on the street, eating out of a trash can, and drinking water from some old guys sweaty socks! Please don’t leave me.”

You become worked up, sobbing once more, while you shake Soryu’s body back and forth, continuing to plead. “Wait, what?” Eisuke says, shocked at both the scenario you’ve come up with and the news. “You’re pregnant?” You stop crying long enough to shake your head yes, then immediately begin again. “Woah woah, it’s okay.” Soryu says, rubbing your back. About to pick you up, Eisuke snatches you away, being the one to pick you up instead. “Baby, it’s fine. We’re not highschool boys, we wouldn’t leave you because you’re pregnant.” Ota nods before saying “And how would you end up homeless?” He laughs lightly, “It just wouldn’t happen.” Finally starting to calm down, you sniffle, rubbing your teary eyes before saying “Because I’ve been doing bad at work, and now you’re going to fire me.” Looking at Eisuke, he shakes his head. “I wouldn’t fire you without reason, and even then I would take care of you. Technically, you don’t need a job. You were the one insistent on keeping yours.”

You give a small smile, thinking about the memories when you first began dating. Suddenly, a hand ruffles your hair, looking at the culprit, Mamoru gives a small smile back before sighing. Then, running a hand through his hair, he shakes his head. “Just relax kid, we’re not goin’ anywhere and you’re not in trouble.” The support was all you needed to calm down, shaking your head to acknowledge you heard Mamoru. “If anything, I’m glad you’re not upset with us.” Baba says, to which you look surprised. “Why would I be upset? If anything I’m ecstatic. We’re having a baby! I hope they look like one of you. They’re sure to be beautiful.” Thinking about it more, finally done crying altogether, you show them the pregnancy test. “We should make the gender a surprise! Do you think they’d like bears? Or are bears too scary? Maybe ducks? Oh, I know! Cats! Wait, what if we make their room ocean themed?”

Going on about the endless possibilities with clothes, room design, and how great parents you would be, Eisuke sets you down. “We have to get parenting books! What type of parents should we be? We could be intense, strict, free-range, french, or-!” You just keep going on, and they intently listen to every word, the smile never leaving their face. After that they had you take time off of work, you finally weren’t as embarrassed to eat sweets around them, they were always kissing, holding, or hugging you, saying how much they loved you. Baba loves rubbing your belly while you sleep, and together they get you anything and everything you could ask for. Eisuke is no longer brutally honest about how he thinks you look. He’ll tell you if something looks better than other outfits, but never critiques such as “it makes you look fat.” Overall, they all turned into soft, loving boyfriends who are always worried about you and the baby.

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definitelynotnia · 9 months ago

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Hi nia ki khobor? kamon cholche with the entrances? what courses are you applying for if i may ask? (completely understandable if you dont wanna answer abt the courses)

hi cleo da <3 entrances almost shesh bas ekta baaki which is next week but ota beshi important na, thats just for a backup college.

im applying for integrated mba courses mainly and also one bba hons. just in case i dont get the 5 year mba course. ami jei college target korechi otar ekhono result asheni so im in a constant state of anxiety lol, bas ekta college e dhuke gele i can breathe easy.

how are youu

#ask #cleo da <3

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asmodeauxx · 10 months ago

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Just a little thing for my audience who actually like seeing my ocs, would you guys like for more planning references to be posted? My current interaction on Tumblr has been pretty low since I haven't been posting much COTL art, so I'm just wondering!

(PS as always, you can ask questions about Ode To Armageddon! I love answering them!)

#piper is being a faucet #ode to armageddon #cult of the lamb #poll

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cangrellesteponme · 2 years ago

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Hold on wait just actually thought of something.. Seb in the black version of the strawberry dress.. BUT ALSO.. with his glorious demon squeaky hooker boots. 🖤 Idk I THINK THE COMBO WOULD WORK???

so i. saw this ask and just.

the doodle had to happen.

#every time i draw the strawberry dress it gets further and further away from the og #yes the boots are squeaky #to me that is part of the design and it always will be!!#kuroshitsuji #sebastian michaelis #genderfluid sebastian michaelis #squeaky seb #my art #ota's ask answers

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nascentsoulstudios · 2 years ago

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Same person again, I do like your project and I notice some grammar I want to point out. I know it's pretty nitpicky especially when you've just posted it a few hours ago. Can I do that?

Of course you can! Please do, in fact. I reserve the right to keep it though. XD

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acidproofnotebook · 2 months ago

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Versus Manga Interview with ONE, Azuma, and Bose

Link: https://natalie.mu/comic/pp/versus

The interview is in Japanese but has been translated by SDOAJ, one of the fan translators for Versus manga (over on r/versusmanga).

The renowned manga artist ONE, known for hit series like One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100, has embarked on his first serialized work in print media since his commercial debut. This new series, titled Versus, is being published in Monthly Shonen Sirius (Kodansha), with art by Kyotaro Azuma and story composition by bose. Together, they have begun creating a classic shonen manga.

The setting of Versus is a world being ravaged by a powerful enemy. Despite the courageous efforts of heroes against the Demon King, they have suffered defeat. In the midst of this, the protagonist, Hallow, a hero who has lost his right hand, encounters soldiers from another world. Initially, he believes their modern equipment could defeat the Demon King’s army, but it turns out that these soldiers are also being attacked by monstrous enemies. As the story unfolds, various worlds intertwine, and Hallow and his companions devise strategies to take down the formidable enemies.

To commemorate the release of the first volume of the series, Comic Natalie conducted an interview with ONE, Azuma, and bose. They discuss how ONE's classic shonen manga was conceived and how they distinguished the multiple worlds that appear in the story through both storyboards and artwork. Enjoy this roundtable discussion, which delves into the creative techniques of the trio.

Interview and text by Saki Ota (TARKUS)

The Realization That There's an Option to “Not Fight in the Usual Way”

── "I had the chance to read Versus, and I was completely absorbed by the series of captivating scenes right from the beginning. How did this work originally come about?"

ONE: The idea that became the basis for Versus was something I had been nurturing for a while. It was something I had thought about even before being approached by the editor from Shonen Sirius. With the rise of the isekai genre in recent years, there was a time when I wondered what kind of story I would create in that genre. I felt that the answer shouldn’t be to tackle it head-on, so I decided to approach the concept of 'another world' from a different angle, handling it with care. This led me to the idea of multiple worlds merging together, with various apex predators flooding in. I wondered what would happen in such a scenario.

── So that became the basis for Versus. In Volume 1, the story progresses in the direction of having "natural enemies fight against each other." Was this decided early on as well?

ONE: Yes, it was. First, I thought about how humans would act when the world is thrown into chaos. When I considered a new way for the protagonist to fight, instead of having them possess cheat abilities or overwhelming power, I realized there was the option of “not fighting in the usual way.” From there, I expanded the story.

── At that point, was there a possibility that you might also handle the artwork yourself?

ONE: No, since it would involve depicting a vast world, I knew I couldn’t pull it off on my own. I did consider taking on the role of the original creator and asking someone else to do the art, but that would require a huge amount of work, including an overwhelming amount of design. So, I thought it would be a difficult idea to realize. However, when the editor from Shonen Sirius approached me, I casually mentioned, "I also have this idea," and they liked it.

It's All in ONE’s Head (Azuma)

── When did things start moving forward for the Versus serialization in Shonen Sirius?

ONE: Probably around two or three years ago. At that point, there was no story or anything concrete yet, so I asked them not to find any candidates for the art just yet. First, I wanted to flesh out the content and refine the setting to make the serialization more concrete. However, as the process moved forward, I began to think that it might be difficult for me to handle the storyboards myself.

── Is that when bose's involvement was decided?

ONE: Around that time, the editorial team suggested Azuma-sensei's name, even though I had asked them not to approach any potential artists… I thought it would be possible for Azuma-sensei to handle the storyboards as well as the art, but that would mean placing an enormous workload on him, from the script to the artwork. Considering the scale of work, that would be too demanding. So, I reached out to bose, who I knew was skilled at storyboarding.

bose: I had known ONE for a while, but we had never worked together on a project before. I had always wanted to create something with him, so when he invited me, I was really happy. I immediately agreed, saying, "If you're okay with me, I'd love to do it."

── The original draft that passed from ONE to bose was like a script written in text, correct?

bose: Yes, that’s right. I’ve worked on adapting text-based drafts into storyboards before, so I was naturally able to take on that role. Plus, I’ve been reading ONE’s works for a long time, and I felt that there were similarities with the kinds of things I wanted to create. So, it wasn’t difficult at all, and I found the process to be very smooth.

ONE: At first, I thought I’d just write a rough plot or a few lines and let bose expand on it. But for the beginning of the story, I realized that if I didn’t write the dialogue and details, it wouldn’t convey what I wanted. So for now, I’ve been carefully writing even the finer details like dialogue and direction to make it as clear as possible.

── After that, Azuma-san was officially asked to handle the artwork. Azuma, how did you feel when you first heard about the project?

Kyotaro Azuma: I was discussing another project with the editor when they mentioned, "We have this draft…" I only heard a rough outline, but it sounded really interesting. I remember being intrigued right away and immediately saying, "I’ll do it."

ONE: When I first heard Azuma-san’s name from the editor, I thought, "He’s a very skilled artist, so he must be in high demand." I was worried that it might be disrespectful to reach out when the project’s setting wasn’t fully developed yet. But Azuma-san waited for an entire year.

Azuma: Until Versus started moving forward, I was working on the serialization The King of Fighters Gaiden — The Origin of Flame: Shingo Travels Through Time! Let’s Go! for Monthly Shonen Sirius.

── When the three of you first met, did you discuss the concept of Versus?

ONE: I did share what the goal of the story would be. However, I’ve been revealing the branching points as we go, so they might not know the ending of the story yet.

Azuma: That’s right. I’ve received meeting notes from our discussions about the world-building, but the setting isn’t fully fleshed out. Everything is still in ONE’s mind. So every time I receive the storyboards, I’m always surprised.

bose: I also ask ONE questions about the finer details as they come up.

The Importance of Getting People to Love the Characters (ONE)

── Now, I’d like to ask about the actual process of writing Versus. In your previous works, you’ve handled the art yourself or had other manga artists remake your stories, but this is the first time you’ve been purely responsible for the original draft. Is there anything different about this approach?

ONE: When I’m doing the art myself, the ideas come to mind based on my own drawing style. However, when working with artists like Azuma-sensei or Murata Yusuke-sensei (who handles the art for One Punch Man), I start imagining visuals that I personally can’t create. For example, I can envision cooler action scenes or more alluring characters, which allows me to push boundaries in a way. Versus is a story that requires powerful visuals and detailed depiction, so I felt that Azuma-sensei could fully bring my ideas to life.

── I see. So you write the scenarios with confidence that Azuma-sensei can handle them. Are there any elements from your previous works that you’ve carried over to Versus?

ONE: One thing I’ve learned from past projects is the importance of getting people to love the characters. In the past, I didn’t pay much attention to whether characters would become popular or not, but having characters that people can love—whether they’re allies or enemies—is incredibly important for the success of a story. Knowing that, I’m building Versus around the characters. It’s possible that a character other than the main one might suddenly take the spotlight and start acting from their own perspective. So, I hope people will also pay attention to the supporting characters.

── That sounds like a development to look forward to. Once you receive the scenario from ONE, bose, how do you translate that into the storyboard?

bose: There’s still some trial and error involved, but when I first read the scenario, I visualize in my head how I want to stage each scene. If I feel that certain parts need more explanation, I’ll add in more description or adjust the sequence of events. After drafting the storyboard, I send it to ONE for confirmation.

── Since the two of you were already acquainted, I imagine communication is easier. Has that helped in creating Versus?

bose: When adapting a novel into a manga, sometimes the original author is a big name, and it can be difficult to consult with them. In contrast, this time I can go over even the smallest details with ONE, which makes the process much smoother.

ONE: As the original author, being able to quickly respond to questions also makes it easier to move things forward.

There Were Also Changes to the Scenario Based on Azuma's Input (bose)

── In handling the artwork this time, how did you approach the character designs? I noticed that some characters resemble those from ONE’s style.

Azuma: For the main characters, like the three depicted on the cover of Volume 1, I received rough designs from ONE. As for the others, I expanded on the ideas based on the storyboards bose created. However, I wanted to make sure that readers could immediately recognize it as ONE’s work, so I actively tried to align the designs with his drawing style.

── Do you feel any differences compared to previous works where you handled stories based on an original draft?

Azuma: Not really, since we haven’t yet fully solidified how to move forward with the production of Versus. It’s serialized in Shonen Sirius, so the monthly deadlines are my main focus, and I don’t have much time to think about anything else. Plus, I’m juggling another series, so I’m just doing my best to keep drawing as much as I can within my limits.

── The story features not just magic, but also modern weapons and even aliens, so I imagine it requires quite a bit of variety in your drawings.

Azuma: Yes, with so many different worlds involved, there are a lot of things I’ve never drawn before. I’m still figuring out how to share these ideas with my assistants, and honestly, I feel like there’s not enough time. Right now, I advance the work to the rough draft stage and get feedback from ONE and bose before proceeding with the final version.

ONE: Azuma’s interpretations bring out something better than what I could have drawn myself. So, while I do check the rough drafts, I rarely have anything to say.

bose: Azuma-sensei’s rough drafts are truly amazing! We’ve never had to make any major revisions… Oh, there was that one time when the scenario changed based on Azuma-sensei’s suggestion.

── Which scene are you referring to?

bose: It’s the scene near the end of Chapter 4, where the representatives from each world hold a meeting. At first, I had drawn the storyboard according to ONE’s plot, but Azuma-sensei made a suggestion.

Azuma: Yes, since it’s also the final scene of Volume 1, I wanted to make sure the direction of the story was clear. I felt a bit cheeky saying it, though.

ONE: No, I thought you were absolutely right. Initially, the flow was that Hallow would say, “Let’s make the enemies fight each other,” and the people from the other worlds wouldn’t really understand, and the story would move forward from there. But we revised it so that after a disagreement, everyone comes to realize that making the enemies fight each other might actually be the right solution. It wasn’t just the three of us; the editors also joined in, and we all brainstormed together. As a result, it became a really impactful scene.

Making a Manga True to ONE’s Style (bose)

── What do you pay special attention to when drawing Versus?

Azuma: Since this is a printed manga, we can’t use color. So, I make sure the characters have distinct silhouettes to ensure readers can immediately tell which world each character is from. Also, with so many characters, if I’m not careful, the visuals can become cluttered. To avoid that, I try to keep the panels as clean as possible, making it easy for readers to follow who is speaking and what’s happening.

ONE: I really want to clearly portray each character’s motivations. In Versus, characters from various worlds appear, and they each have different cultures and ways of thinking. Their abilities are also different, so I’m particularly mindful of making sure these differences are well defined.

bose: For me, it’s about making sure the manga feels like a work by ONE. I think ONE’s stories have a unique tone, and I want to create something that fans, including myself, will enjoy. So, I study his past works while crafting the storyboards. I especially focus on the original One Punch Man and try to incorporate similar techniques in the storytelling.

ONE: Speaking of which, before I asked bose to join, the entire content of Volume 1 used to be what is now just the story of the first chapter. It ended with Hallow and his team continuously losing and eventually connecting with another world. But bose pointed out that it was way too long, so we revised it to the current version.

── So, there’s a chance that this process might be depicted as a past episode in the future, since you already have the concept for it. I’m looking forward to that! Now that the first volume is finally being released, could you share your thoughts and goals moving forward?

bose: I’ve heard about the future plans, and Versus is a series that gets more interesting the longer it continues. I’m really eager to work on the next part, and I want to fully convey the excitement I feel into the storyboards.

Azuma: The intensity of the artwork will also increase, so I’ll do my best to meet the deadlines each month.

ONE: Since there are so many characters and settings, I’d like to prioritize making the story as fun as possible without holding back any ideas. The first volume is just the beginning, so I hope everyone will join us in enjoying the journey from here on out.