#purple keeb

[sammylbir]

Harukeebs Fic (Keebo x my Oc Haruo Shiori)

Note: Haruo is NB and uses They/Them

“Hey Kee-Baby, come here!”, Haruo motioned towards the robot, who glanced up from the dinner table and tilted his head.

“Umm...what is it, Haruo?”

“You got to check this out, darling!”, they exclaimed proudly, yet didn’t elaborate. Keebo got up and followed them.

“Check out...what?”

With a grin, the influencer showed them their smartphone and another post of them. It was a picture of them and Keebo smooching, during the spring festival both wearing kimonos in purple and light green respectively.

“This pic got me 9000 likes, darling!”, they explained to the confused robot with a grin. “People ship us!”

“Ship...us?”

“Yes, darling! They fw our relationship!”

“Fw....I am not sure, I understand.”, Keebo mused, as Haruo rolled their eyes.

“It’s fucking simple, darling. They like us, our relationship. And this will give me even more followers!”

“I....see. You certainly still seem to care a lot about your account.”, Keebo noted.

“Sure do, darling. Heh....It is my job after all and it makes me love myself even more...”

“Right....”

Haruo noticed Keebo’s frown, so they quickly grabbed their hand.

“Don’t be sulky, darling. You are so fucking important to me, remember that.”

“Really?”, Keebo asked confused. “You...don’t see me as a tool, to boost your engagement? Like...when we first met?”

Haruo’s smile dropped, the memories of their first meeting lingering onto their mind. With a sigh, they turned away and shook their head.

“You ain’t a tool, Keebs. Back then, I didn’t see ya as a living being that’s fucking true. But....now...”

They faced the robot again and gave them a serious look.

“I am being serious. I love ya, Keebs. The way you always are so sweet and so considerate and the fact that you got the dorkiest and cutest personality on top of that. I.....I wouldn’t choose anyone else over you?”

“R...really? Even though....you cannot make love with me?”

“Who the hell cares about that?!”, Haruo snapped angrily. “If I want that, I wouldn’t have dated ya to begin with. Hell no, I don’t fucking care if you are a human or robot. Cuz for me...”

They blushed and fiddled with their hands in that moment, their self-confident persona dropping.

“...for me, you are my fucking soulmate.”

“Haruo...”

Keebo rubbed his arm and began to smile at the influencer, before giving them a hug. Haruo gasped surprised, their cheeks turning bright pink.

“Thanks...”, Keebo told them and Haruo chuckled flustered.

“Your welcome, darling. Now...how bout some more pics?”, they told him and grinned. “Don’t worry, these will only be for us and no one else. Cuz...I wanna treasure those moments with ya.”

“That....would be wonderful...”, Keebo noted shyly, the influencer laughing amused.

“Heh...ain’t ya the cutest little tin-man of unspecified gender.”, they mused and pecked their forehead gently, before turning around. “Now then.....smile for the camera.”

Keebo nodded and Haruo lifted their smartphone up, aiming for the camera. They turned on the button and as the countdown went down, Keebo suddenly kissed Haruo on the cheek at the last second. With a gasp, the picture was taken and they turned to Keebo embarrassed.

“Hey...what the hell gives?”

“Nothing.”, the robot mused, smiling proudly. “Just treasuring this moment is all.”

The influencer gave them a flustered look, before chuckling and lifting him up with ease.

“Heh...fair enough, my lil Keybay. Now..lemme smooch ya face, I got my favorite lipstick on too.”

“D...Do go ahea...ahead...”, the robot muttered flustered, yet happily.

[callmearcturus]

Okay, I wanted to catalog all of my switches bc I just keep getting them when they go on sale so I weirdly have a lot of them and I don't wanna forget which is what. So.

What the fuck are all of these anyway?

Haimu Whisper Silent Tactile

Bought these because I realized the portable keyboard I use for writing fic on the go was just, uh, noisy! It was loud, so these were on a huge discount and I was like "silent AND tactile, okay sure" and grabbed them.

I'm typing on them now! I love these things. They are super satisfying and good! I like them more than the boutique switches I got and they're about the same as the Gateron Kangaroos but without the noise, so perfect! Would recommend!

Akko Wine Red Linears

The pre-lubed variant. I got these on sale because I wanted lubed switches but was not and will never hand-lube anything. These might be the first switches I ever bought? They're fine, good firm linears.

But I'm not a linear fan, so I don't use them anymore.

Durock Shrimp Silent Tactile Switches

I got these for my mother's keyboard for work so it would be quiet and they are amaaaaaaaaaaaazing. They are pricey so I waited and waited and waited for someone to put them on sale. Fucking worth it. They sound nice and deep but quiet and they have a good level of feedback. Maybe my third fave tactile, and a must-have for quieting down a spacebar.

Akko Lavender Purple Tactiles

Ah yes the cream of the crop for cheap switches. Honestly, god bless Akko for making really good budget switches. These were my first tactiles, and instantly I was converted to Tactile Life. Now, I find the resistence on them too low, but also I am a bit of a freak who liked a lot of resistence and feedback on the switch, so these are still very good for non-freaks.

Gateron Aliaz Silent Tactile

Andy sent me a couple of these in a trade, and they were life-changing for quieting my fucking spacebar, but wow these are tactile? I am playing with this switch in my hand right now and it doesn't feel tactile to me at all??? But it absolutely does its job. I'm of the opinion you NEED a silent for a spacebar, it's mandatory.

Akko Jelly Pink CS Linear

I think these came with my mother's keyboard when I bought it for her, but I swapped them all out for Durock Shrimps. However, these are perfect nice switches! I like them! I realized from these that I really like the box stem. Maybe I'm making it up, but they seem like they are more stable. These are perfectly fine linears. Good sound!

Gateron G Black Linear

These came on my portable keyboard and like 5 of them had bent pins, so wasn't a huge fan and have swapped them out.

I mean they aren't bad, they are SILKY smooth linears with medium-push so I did use them for a few days, but... Linear bores me. I see why its a Gamer Switch tho, it's nice and quick.

AKKO Jelly Purple Tactile

I forget why I have these, they came with something.... They're similar to the Lavs, but are firmer and have the box stem, so I kind of like them more than the Lavs? I think they would be perfect to put on your modifier keys while running linears on the alphas, which is a technique to avoid mis-hitting mods.

I have better tactiles than this but they are solid.

NK_Silk Olivia Rosette Linears

D'AWWWW MY FIRST SWITCHES. They came on my very first keeb, which I used to write the majority of KTOWL.

These are pre-lubed and are even smoother than the Gat Blacks. They are unfortunately the opposite of the touch profile I want, but they are super high quality for the linear gang.

AKKO Jelly Blue CS Tactile

what do you mean these are tactile, what

I mean, I LOVE these. I got these on an AKKO board and I fully intended to swap out the switches for my own fancier, handpicked ones, but I liked the feeling of these so much I left them on for like two months before swapping out.

I can't believe their tactile. I mean, I'm playing with one now and I guess I feel it, but it's like the most gentle, polite tactile ever.

Jwick Taro Tactile

MY FIRST REAL BELOVED. These were on sale (gosh, recurring theme here) and I love purple and taro so obvsly had to have them.

Unlubed, box stem, no wobble. The POM stem hitting the nylon housing makes for VERY good sound. I love the feel of these guys. I love the pop, I can just fidget with one of these all day. GOOD SHIT.

Gateron Kangaroo Tactiles

This and the Haimu are fist-fighting for my fave switch. I love these. They are bossy, aggressive tactiles with a solid pop. They are bouncy lil shits with a great sound. Noisy, so I would only run them under thicker keycaps like MT3 or SAs, not Cherry. But man, under the right cap they are musical.

I think I just slightly like the Haimu because my main keyboard is the portable one with XVX caps so the quiet is currently better, but I will be using the Kangaroos again in the future for sure.

Black Gazzew Boba U4T Tactile

I waited months for the Gazzews to go on sale. On the main mech keeb subreddit, people swear up and down that these are The Best Tactiles, they're life-changing, they cannot be improved, etc etc.

They're.... fine. Better than Akkos, sure, but ranked under the Shrimps, Kangaroos, and Haimu Whispers.

I don't know why but they just don't thrill me. I can feel the difference in them, how they don't require a lot of downward pressure to actuate but they have a POWERFUL feedback bump. I feel like I should like these! I want my tactiles to drag me into an alley and punch me in the face when I press them, and these have that profile.

But I just don't love them. I swapped them out for the Kangaroos and Haimu Whispers. These are all sitting in my commemorative Waypoint Radio coffee cup on my desk.

OKAY THAT'S EVERYONE. I am gonna keep this as a reference for myself so I don't pick up a switch and go "uuuuuh wtf is this again."

[the-diplodocus-is-my-favorite]

DRV3 faves and also another person i guess

[ikittykaye]

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[aroseandapen]

It’s been a year since the virtual killing game Kiibo and 15 others were forced to go through. Kiibo’s been wishing to see any of the people he’d considered his friends once again. He just never expected his first meeting in so long to be anything as terrifying as this.

Warnings: blood, implied violence

The bright screen burned into his visual receptors as Kiibo stared at his phone for the umpteenth time since he received it, lying in bed in the dark room. No recent calls, no messages, like always. He frowned, both fear and longing tearing him in two.

It’d been over a year since the end of the killing game, where his personality had been uploaded into the virtual world as an audience surrogate. He remembered the constant voices whispering, sometimes screaming at him. At the time he attributed it to a conscience as he’d heard people have, just literal due to his being a robot.

Now, with the silence in his brain so loud he felt like he was going insane in it, he still struggled to process the fact that it wasn’t the case. He wasn’t a robot, and there’d never been anything special about him. Not even his meaningless existence.

And yet,he’d made friends during the killing game. Genuine ones who liked him as he was--at least, he’d thought they were. He’d gotten their numbers from Team Danganronpa’s directory and saved them to his phone. He hadn’t gathered up the courage to message any of them yet, although he found himself staring at his contacts desperately hoping one of the others would break the ice.

He tossed his phone to the side and flipped over, hugging the pillow to his chest. Ridiculous, he should know better. It wasn’t like he was anyone special; he wouldn’t be surprised if none of his former classmates remembered or cared about him. He couldn’t blame them either. They all probably associated him with the people who watched and relished their suffering.

Someone hammered at his front door. He jumped.

“Who is it?” he called aloud, even though the visitor wouldn’t be able to hear him from the bedroom. But still, someone coming over at this time? Not even door to door salesmen would be out at this hour.

Hesitantly he rose, a twisted coil of apprehension hot in his gut. As he left his bedroom the knocks turned into hard open-palmed slaps against the wood. The person was frantic, desperate for Kiibo to open the door. The realization spurred him on faster; without another thought he yanked the front door open.

His mouth dropped open. “K-Kaede…? Wh--...?”

The girl’s purple eyes were wide, wild, and unseeing, her skin pale with a hint of grey in her pallor. Blood clotted in her blond hair, but it didn’t come from her head. Further down she clutched her abdomen, her clothes torn and a dark red stain spreading like wildfire.

“H..help.”

Before the word left her mouth, she collapsed. Kiibo’s mouth hung open in a silent scream and he leapt forward. Just barely, he caught her. The weight dragged them both down to the ground. It took everything he could to slow her descent.

“Kaede?! What happened? What--? God.” His hands were shaking, his head was spinning. A year since she’d seen her, only for her to show up bloodied and faint at his door. “Hold on, hang in there.”

He ran for his phone, calling for an ambulance as he rushed back to Kaede’s side. He rapidly blurted out the situation, stuttering through the words. The operator talked him through it, but he hardly heard anything as his body mechanically worked through the instructions they gave. He didn’t even hear the sirens approaching. Numbly he fell back when the paramedics arrived, and they took her. A year of waiting, and Kaede was in and out of his life like a bolt out of the blue.

Kiibo shook himself hard. He had to make sure she made it through this. Grabbing his keys, he didn’t bother changing and instead shoved his shoes on over his bare feet and forged onward for the hospital.

He arrived in a daze. It was only the moment he’d stopped in the waiting room that he realized he was shaking and he couldn’t stop. He had no idea what happened to Kaede or how she found him, but he never had to know if it meant that Kaede would survive. His heart beat rapidly in his chest, pounding against the inside of his ribs so hard he was afraid they’d crack from the force. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead; his hair was damp with it and sticking to his skin.

The police came, too. They talked to him a little, but Kiibo had nothing to offer and they wouldn’t tell him anything. Mostly they went to talk to Kaede. At least he assumed they did; he still didn’t know whether Kaede was still alive, or if she was awake.

Finally, an ashen-faced doctor approached him. Kiibo’s heart plummeted into his stomach, certain that he’d learn that Kaede died in their care.

The doctor spoke; Kiibo’s ears started ringing.

Kaede lived. She lived and she was lucid, albeit out of it from painkillers.

Kiibo was allowed to see her.

Kiibo almost ran to the room, but as he approached the door he slowed to a stop. Now that he knew she would survive, his nervousness of meeting with one of his classmates again returned in full force. Would she even recognize him without a robot body? Did she even remember someone like him, whose only talent wasn’t even based on a real skill of his?

He swallowed. In the end, his need to confirm her safety with his own eyes overcame any lingering anxiety he had.

He opened the door and tentatively slid in. Kaede lay on the far bed by the window, looking out of it. When he came inside, though, her eyes turned towards him. Kiibo swallowed hard.

“H-hey.”

Kaede’s eyes clouded in confusion; she tilted her head. Kiibo’s heart panged hard. Oh god, she didn’t remember him, he was a fool for even thinking so.

“Kiibo…?” His name left her lips, and he stopped breathing entirely. “What are you doing here?”

She didn’t know? She remembered him, but didn’t know why he was there?

He cleared his throat. “You showed up at my house and collapsed. I thought…” He grimaced. “Are you ok? How are you feeling?”

Kaede stared, her lips in the shape of a little ‘o’. She blinked slowly, her movements sluggish as she leaned back in the bed to look up at the ceiling. “I don’t… remember much. I got… ex-fans of, you know, they cornered me at the convenience store. One of them…”

The memory evidently grew too much to bear. Her face twisted and she curled her shoulders inward defensively. She shook her head, indicating to Kiibo that he shouldn’t pursue that line any further. He was all too happy to oblige, too. She probably was forced to relive everything while talking to the police already.

“I just remember going to the nearest apartment I could. I had no idea it was yours.”

“Wow.” It was all Kiibo could say.

He thought it would hurt to find out that Kaede had only come to him by chance, that she hadn’t been thinking of him, but he could only marvel at the fate that apparently brought them together here. Moving further into the room, he took up the chair set next to her bed.

“I’m glad I could be there, either way. I’m glad you’re safe now,” he said, his chest filled with overwhelming relief.

Kaede smiled, even though it made her face look even more drained. “I’m glad, too. Thanks for being there, Keebs. I’ve missed you so much, I’ve just been… you know.” Regret sifted through her expression. “I haven’t seen anyone since we left the facility.”

So it wasn’t just him. For a brief moment, he felt shame for not reaching out first. Someone had to do it, and he bet everyone was just waiting for someone else to be the one. They all had their own burdens of guilt after all that had happened. The regret quickly flickered out, however, as the familiar nickname registered in his mind. His face warmed.

He took her hand--small and freezing--in his. He vowed to do better to reach out to Kaede (and everyone else) from then on.

“I’ve missed you, too.”

[theultimatefanficwriter]

Keebo x Reader-Not Just a Robot

Requested by uwu_chiaki on Wattpad

"I find this show highly robophobic!" You covered your mouth and let out a chuckle as your robotic friend Keebo exclaimed at the anime the two of you are watching.

"It's just a show, Keebo." You giggled, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"They should not show such inaccuracies!" The robot huffed, crossing his arms. "Not all robots have giant drills, or are that tall!"

"They aren't even really robots, Keebo. At least not a robot like you." You explained. "They're giant suits called mechas. They don't really have a conscience like you do."

"That's even worse!" The poor roboboy's voice cracks as he yells in frustration. "You mean those boys are controlling it without consent?!"

You sweatdropped and let out a nervous chuckle. "It...it's not alive, Kee. It's like a tank. It can't really give consent."

"Then why does it have a face? Tanks don't have faces!" He argued.

You sighed and opened your mouth to respond, but were interrupted by your and Keebo's roommate, Kokichi, jumping on the couch between the two of you.

"They have faces because they used to be alive and conscious, but the humans reprogrammed it to have no say in the matter!" The purple haired gremlin beamed as he finished speaking.

"They did what!?" Keebo exclaimed in distress, his eyes glued to the TV. You gave the little shit a glare, to which he responded with an innocent smile and wave. "Y/N, I forbid you from watching this show anymore! It is robophobic, and promotes violence against robots!"

"K-Keebo no!" You said, exasperated. "Kokichi is lying about that. This show doesn't promote violence against robots."

"Theeeeen what's that about?" Kokichi asked, pointing to the screen as four teenagers wearing black start attacking the robot. Seeing this, Keebo lets out an ear piercing scream that forces both you and Kokichi to cover your ears.

"Kokichi was right!" Keebo cried out. "The human inside isn't even trying to fight back! He's letting the robot take the damage!"

"Because he's hungry!" You tried to tell him. "It's actually a plot point in this episode! And they aren't really robo-ugh you know what, forget it." You groaned and grabbed the remote, turning the TV off before sinking into the couch.

"Aww it was just gettin' good!" Kokichi protested.

You and Keebo both glared at him. "Why did we allow you to move in with us?" You asked him.

The boy thought for a moment before blinking his eyelashes innocently. "Because you loooooooove me?"

You exchanged a look with Keebo before you both grabbed a throw pillow and began to beat the Supreme Leader with it. Kokichi screamed and tried to cover himself before running out of the living room.

After he's gone, Keebo looks over to you. "I'm sorry I could not enjoy your show, Y/N. I just do not agree with what it is showing."

You shook your head with a sigh. "That's not what the show's about, but it's fine. Not everyone can get into shows about giant fighting robots."

Keebo nodded before...blushing? Wait, he can blush? You raised an eyebrow at this as he spoke. "I...enjoyed spending time with you, regardless. I...always have fun when I'm with you."

You smiled warmly at him. "Aw, I enjoy spending time with you, too!" You agreed with him. "You're one of my best friends!" You noticed Keebo wince when you said that. "Keebo, you alright?"

He nodded, but clutched his chest plate. "Yes, do not worry. However, whenever you say those words...my chest hurts."

You tilted your head at your friend. "Where...exactly does it hurt, Keebo?" You asked him.

The robot thought for a moment before taking his hand and placing it on his chest plate where his heart would be. "About here."

You bit your lip. You didn't want to jump to conclusions here. You didn't know much about robots, so maybe they needed to have a heart like part? "Hey, Keebs?" You called to him, smiling over at your friend.

He returned it. "Yes, Y/N?"

"I apologize if this sounds robophobic. You know I'd never do that intentionally." Keebo nodded in agreement as you continued. "Do...do you have a heart?"

Keebo frowned. "That would be a robophobic comment coming from anyone else." The roboboy stated. He gave you a grin. "But I know you mean well, so do not worry." He shook his head. "I do not have a heart. I do however have a battery that acts like one. It is the most important part of my body."

You nodded along. "That's really interesting, Keebo." You said, genuinely interested. "Is it in the same place as our hearts?" When the boy nodded, you looked away and rubbed the back of your head. "Hey...Keeboy?" You said softy.

"Everything alright, Y/N?" Keebo asked you worriedly.

"Yeah. Everything's fine. Just..." You shook your head. "Keebo, that pain in your chest, what makes it happen?"

"Well, it usually occurs when you mention us being friends. Like how we're such good friends or how we're best friends. But it hurts even worse when I see you with another boy." Keebo scratched his head. "I cannot understand why."

You sighed. "I think I do." You placed a hand on Keebo's shoulder. "Keebo...I think you have a crush on me."

The robot's eyes widened as he stared at you. "What?! A...a crush?!" He exclaimed.

You nodded. "You know. Like...you like like me. You want to date me."

"I am aware of the meaning, Y/N." Keebo told you, attempting to regain his composure. "Miu has taught me many...interesting things about love in an attempt to make me more human like."

"She did?" You questioned. "And you never thought you had one on me?"

"Well..." Keebo lets out a robotic sounding cough. "As I run through the data now, it makes sense. Yes. I suppose I do. I suppose it never occurred to me." He turned to look at you slowly. "So what I am feeling when around you is...love?"

You gave him a warm smile. "If it's the same thing I feel when around you, then yes." You responded, placing a hand over his own.

The robot looked down at your hand on top of his. After a moment, he slowly turned his hand over and intertwined his robotic digits with your own soft fingers. "You reciprocate my feelings then?" He asked you quietly.

"Mmhmm." You hummed quietly, placing your head on his shoulder.

"That makes me feel very happy." Keebo smiled. "I apologize in advance if I do something wrong. I am still unsure what to do when one is 'in love'."

You smiled and cupped his face, gently turning it towards you. "I promise I'll guide you the whole way." You whispered. You stayed like that for a moment, your face dangerously close to Keebo's, before you decided 'fuck it' and closed your eyes, pressing your lips against Keebo's metallic features. You felt the robot stiffen and he let out a surprise sound, which you found adorable, causing you to giggle.

After a moment, Keebo seemed to relax. He slowly grabbed you by the hips and placed you so you were pretty much straddling the flustered robot. With you at this new angle, Keebo placed one of his hands against the small of your back, his other going up and getting tangled in your hair. Finally, he closed his eyes, and attempted to kiss you back, which was really him pushing his face against you. But you didn't really mind. You appreciated the effort Keebo was making, though you were positive Miu had a hand in most of this.

After a minute or two, you pulled away, a smile on your face.

"Was that...acceptable, Y/N?" Keebo asked, clearly very flustered.

You chuckled and kissed his cheek. "It was very acceptable, Keeby." You assured him.

[n00dl3gal]

Bloom (Saiibo Hanahaki)

A commission for @nvexe! They asked for saiibo hanahaki with a twist. I’ve never written hanahaki before, but I think it turned out well! Also please look at the art they made for it ahhh

Commission info

Robots shouldn’t be able to get Hanahaki, but here Kiibo was, coughing up flower petals. He couldn’t identify what kind they were- maybe Angie would know, or Rantaro- but he certainly knew who they were directed to. 

“Miu, what do I- how could this have happened? I’m not human! Hanahaki is a disease, therefore I should be immune! It’s… somewhat robophobic, yes, but it’s a fact I have to deal with…” Kiibo said quietly, sitting in the Ultimate Inventor’s Talent Lab. 

Miu was uncharacteristically quiet for a moment, seemingly lost in thought. “Hanahaki ain’t like normal disease, Keebs. It’s all based on love, not germs. Nobody really knows how it works.” She turned around, wrench in hand. “But the important thing here is that you’ve got a robo-boner for somebody! Who’s the lucky target? Kaeidiot? Cockichi? Shyhara?” Kiibo could feel the sensors in his cheeks redden at the last name. “KYAHAHA! Ya got the hots for the Ultimate Defective, that’s fuckin’ fantastic!” 

“N-not so loud! I don’t want him to hear…”

“And why not?” Miu asked, suddenly serious. “Hanahaki’s serious shit. In humans, we either have our feelings returned and it goes away or… look, I dunno what the alternatives are gonna be in your case, but I fucking doubt they’ll be pretty. You either end up dead as a coked-out prostitute in Vegas or left with all your emotions and memories wiped ‘bout your crush.” She hoisted herself onto the bench next to Kiibo. “Back when I was in the hospital, I saw the latter and… it’s bad. Like, can’t-even-move-after-being-pounded-in-the-ass-for-twelve-hours bad.” 

Kiibo looked at her strangely. “That’s… very specific.” His shoulders slumped as he crossed his arms over his chest. “In any case, I’ve already lost my memories once, and before that I was supposedly emotionless. It is not an experience I want to repeat.” Miu nodded in understanding. “But I also do not want to die. Although… how would that even work? The petals are supposed to block the lungs and fill the throat, but I don’t really have either… I’m not even sure how I’m coughing them up in the first place.” As if to emphasize his point, he hacked up another bunch of off-white and pale purple petals. 

“Want me to open you up and see what’s penetrating ya?” 

Kiibo’s blush returned as he covered his face. “Don’t phrase it like that!” 

. . .

It was always difficult emerging from Miu’s Lab, the sudden blast of sunlight blinding Kiibo. Maybe that’s the reason he didn’t register Shuichi standing outside until he spoke. “Kiibo, what’s going on?”

“What? Nothing’s wrong, why would you-” he said quickly, holding back a cough. Just his luck, the very object of his affections was here to investigate. Of course he had to have a crush on the Ultimate Detective. Of course he did. 

Shuichi frowned, adjusting his hat against the sun’s glare. “It’s not time for your usual check-up with Miu, and you’ve been behaving strangely… did I do something?” Shuichi’s eyes were forlorn, pleading to know if he was in the wrong. 

Kiibo’s metaphorical heart melted. “No, it’s not- I’m absolutely fine, Shuichi, I prom- *hack!*” Kiibo coughed, unable to resist it, and a pile of purple petals landed at his feet. “I- oh no- Shuichi-” 

The detective bent down, picking up one of the petals and scrutinizing it. “Coughing up petals… Kiibo, do you… have Hanahaki?”

ABORT ABORT ABORT ABORT- “I’m a robot, Shuichi, it’s impossible for me to contract Hanahaki.” 

Shuichi smiled ruefully. “Such robophobic comments… it’s unlike you. And we both know you’re more than just a robot.” Slowly, he reached across and took Kiibo’s hand. “Purple… Kaede? Kokichi, maybe? You don’t seem particularly close to Kaito but-” 

“No, it’s n-none of them,” Kiibo confessed, despite his inner voice screaming at him to stop. “I know exactly who it’s for, b-but… I’m afraid they won’t feel the same way.” 

Yellow-gray eyes narrowed at the sentiment. “Kiibo, anybody would be lucky to have you, and I…” He sighed, pulling his hand back. “I just hope they treat you right. I want you to be happy.” 

Kiibo didn’t need to breath, but he couldn’t help but gasp at Shuichi’s words. “You… Shuichi, I-” 

“I want you to be happy,” Shuichi continued, looking away. “Even if it’s not with me. I don’t know who you’ve fallen for, but they are the luckiest person on the planet, in my opinion. And if they don’t return your affection, that’s their own loss. Maybe I was being foolish, but I thought… us spending time together was so nice, Kiibo. And I couldn’t help the emotions that followed. Perhaps it was dumb, perhaps it was wishful thinking, but I was just… so hopeful you might’ve felt the same way I do.” 

Kiibo had never been confessed to before, but he knew what one sounded like. And so he launched himself at Shuichi, wrapping him into a tight hug. “Kiib-” 

“It’s you, Shuichi. I have Hanahaki for you.” 

And, by all accounts, that should have been enough. Kiibo knew enough about Hanahaki to know that if the love was requited, the disease would go away instantly. It might not be pleasant, but at least it would be gone. And yet another coughing fit ravaged him, sending petals to the brick pathway below. Shuichi bent down next to him, rubbing his back fruitlessly. “H-how-” Kiibo rasped, as more petals came up. Was this the last of it expelling itself from his system? Or was Shuichi lying? Or- 

“Geeeeeeeez, Kiibo, you should really have that looked at,” said a new voice. Kiibo managed to look up enough to see tattered white pants. “Someone might start to think you have Hanahaki or something.” 

“Kokichi, Kiibo does have Hana-” 

“No he doesn’t! He’s a robot, silly, they can’t experience love.” Kiibo tried to say something about robophobia, but his coughs prevented it. “But, pretend that they could. And they were toooooootally obvious in their crush. So maybe- and I won’t say who- maybe somebody stuffed their chassis full of petals to simulate Hanahaki.” 

“I-is that a co-confession?” Kiibo managed to croak out. 

Kokichi hummed, rocking back and forth on his feet. “Who knows? I am a liar, after all. Maybe ask Miu about it, though. I bet she’d love to tell her side of the story. Neeheehee!” 

Kiibo groaned, suddenly content to spend his entire life on the ground. Shuichi, however, opted to pull him back to his feet. “Come on,” the detective said, taking his hand softly. “Let’s get you fixed up. A-and then… we can talk about… this.” He waved their joined hands together. 

Ah. Maybe this whole debacle did have some good in it. 

[xubz]

New Keeb!

Royal Kludge RK100 + Akko Lavender Purple Lubed Tactile Switches + Drop MT3 WoB Keycaps

It came with a thick PCB Plate Silicone gasket by default so only had to source Poron LE-20 Foam for the plastic case.

Missed the numpad on the Keychron K8 Pro since I also use my PC for Excel/Tally work, but didn’t want a full size keyboard. The 96% layout works great and is almost the same size as a TKL keyboard but with the numpad smooshed in.

Kind of wish the Drop MT3 White on Black Keycaps came with extra R0 keys though. The Del/PgDn keys especially look bad. Oh well.

[amazingworkspaces-blog]

The It's my cakeday so here is my post move WIP station Workspace

Here are some of the products that make this workspace an Amazing Workspace:

Night shot 2

Night shot 1

Some creative 2.1Speakers, they do the job since i have a seperate setup for movies and such

24" AOC ips monitor

Cables are still WIP, need extenders and more velcro

Both with PBT caps

1st generation Steeleries Rival mouse, on a qck+ pad accompanied by an ebay bungee

Bitfenix prodigy case

Nepton 280L cooler

The monitor arm is some no-name brand from a local diy store

8gb HyperX 1866Mhz ram

660ti SC @1228 core, 3304 mem

Pc:

Top is an iso Pok3r with Mx Blues

POV-ish, want to get a second, portrait, monitor and something like an Mstand for my laptop to have on the left

Nvidia shield tablet, very happy with it even if i mostly use it for hearthstone and um... "movies"

Pioneer se-m531 headphones, don't use them much but sound ok

Gigabyte a88x wifi mobo

Bottom is a B.fake in an acrylic sandwich case with 67g Purple Zealio switches

My sweet keebs

x4 760k @4.5Ghz

[jbillusionthoughts]

Stealth Mission Log Zero: A propisition

Beeop. A screen flickered to life in front of an elf in a dark room, with scarcely enough light to illuminate the elf who sat in front of a monitor. He looked a little worse for wear. His eyes were bloodshot, almost all the shine from his blue eyes was lost in a mire of exhaustion. His medium length hair had seemed to have been slicked back, but was now a mess of stray hairs and possibly singed ends. The perpetual scowl on his face slightly tipped upwards as the screen came into focus, to show a woman, who was in far better shape than he.

Beeop. A screen flickered to life in front of an elf in a dark room, with scarcely enough light to illuminate the elf who sat in front of a monitor. He looked a little worse for wear. His eyes were bloodshot, almost all the shine from his blue eyes was lost in a mire of exhaustion. His medium length hair had seemed to have been slicked back, but was now a mess of stray hairs and possibly singed ends. The perpetual scowl on his face slightly tipped upwards as the screen came into focus, to show a woman, who was in far better shape than he.

She had platinum blonde hair, a highlight of purple sparking itself up from the very roots at her forehead to the crest of hair at the very top of her dew. The sides were shaved immaculately. Two metal plates framed a metal plug that jutted just so slightly out of her skull. Her datajack. She was clad in a tight leather number, that exposed cleavage, and her shoulders. The elf didn’t roll his eyes until he took in the rest of her ensemble. The problem was the dog cone that wrapped around her neck and almost reached her chin. “Decker fashion”, was all that the elf could think about before he was drawn to her most startling feature. Her hazel eyes hadn’t lost their charm. Gleaming like gems the man knew he was about to get an offer he frankly couldn’t refuse.

“You look like Drek”, were the first words to come out of her mouth.Smiling she rested her chin in an open gloved palm and chuckled. In response he held up his hand, bloody bandages wrapped around his palm, intersecting between his fingers and motioned to turn off the monitor. “ Stealth, wait”, Monika yelled, just as the elves lanky finger touched the power button. “Listen, I was looking for you.”

“A lot of people are looking for me”, his voice was cold almost emotionless a stark contrast to his friend whose mirth seemed to know no bounds.

“Glad I could catch you then. I have a proposition for you.”

“I’m busy at the moment if you couldn’t tell.”

She thrust a pointed a pointed index finger at the screen and smiled. “Exactly Stealth. I know the whole lone wolf thing get’s you all the slitches you could want. But, not practical.”

A small chuckle issued from Stealth. One that he quickly suppressed, but the decker on the other side of the screen knew she had.

“I’m running a team out here in the Flux state part of Berlin. What their doing out here is beautiful. The corps don’t run anything. The Yaks and go-gangs are always losing or gaining ground. No one’s on top. It’s not just the perfect place to run, but you could be a part of something greater than….” She trailed off just as Stealth motioned again towards the power button.

“I don’t care about that Monika. You know that. After my Corp burned me I went into business. FOR. MY. SELF.”

The previously melodious voice took on a darker tone as the woman responded mockingly.

“That’s why you look like drek. Run went south. Johnson turned on you. Not to mention, the three teams they’ve got on your ass.”

“Three” he asked.

“Yeah, three” she replied all the vitriol out of her tone. “They hired another one today. They're new, composed of mostly gangers, but they specialize in wetwork.”

“Anything else you find out?”

Monika raised an eyebrow as she crossed her arms across her chest, her face in mock annoyance. “I’m a decker Stealth and since it’s all business with you. You’re gonna have to pay me for anything else.”

Despite his bloodshot eyes the elf seemed to be reenergized. His eyes more awake and his posture reflected it. It was as if he was in a boardroom about to close a deal with a client.

“Fine. I could pay you when I’m out of this kludge.” He spoke, monitoring every muscle twitch on the woman’s face. Disappointment, but acceptance. “Or”, her face filled with hope. “I could work with you. I’ll owe you a few. But, if I’m not impressed with your quality of work. I reserve the right to quit. No questions asked….and now cyber stalking.”

Monika held her fingers up crossed, “I didn’t even have to show you the charts! It’s a deal! except for the cyber part. It’s fun following up on you. I could sell a trid script about you and make millions.”

“Then I’d have to k”, just as he was about to respond the door to his room was bashed in, pieces of synth-wood. A muscled ork with giant tattoos crisscrossing his tusked face. Grinning like a wage slave who’d just been promoted he pointed his room sweeper and lined up his shot. Before Ms. Schafer could even utter a phrase of warning, a bright light closely followed by a bang issued forth from the dark recesses of the room. The would-be assassin fell back, blood streaming down his face from the newly formed hole in his head. Within seconds Stealth was up standing over his would-be attacker, pistol in hand, checking to make sure he was dead. A small drone with a gun positioned on top of its chassis wheeled forwards, ready to fire on any who dared try to sneak up on its controller.

“Monika”, his words brought her out of her shock. “Information.”

“Yeah”, was the reply as her hands rapidly typed on the keyboard in front of her.

“He’s an Ork, right?”

“Yeah, tatted face likes room sweepers.”

“Names Jack-Be-Quick. Guess he wasn’t quick enough.”

Stealth just rolled his eyes, not even acknowledging the pun.

“What gang and are there any other enemies affiliated with their enemies?”

A quick search gave the decker what she needed.

“Jack belongs to an ork group that has issues with the Ancients and the Cutters. There are two former cutters who are the first team that was hired against you. An elf and an ork.”

“Good”, the elf responded and he searched the dead body, finding a knife. He then began making quick incisions on the body. He could feel the decker begin to protest, so he explained as he went about his bloody work. “The cutters are known for, cutting people. I’ve seen some of their work. If I can make it look like a cutter did it, then I can at least move suspicion from me to one of their rivals. While their busy killing each other or at the very least leery of the other groups. Then I can either evade or deal with the second group.”

Monika couldn’t doubt his reasoning, but the visible look of disgust on her face said it all. Just when he finished his work another sound issued forth from the area. It was a person asking if Jack had killed the keeb. Silently Stealth got up, looked at the screen and spoke, this time his voice a hushed whisper.

“I’ll send you a message when I’m finished, so you can send me those graphs. I’m going to have to do something on the plane ride over.”

Monika smiled, her eyes gleaming again. “Sure thing Ace”, she said, before cutting the transmission. Stealth finally smiled as he slinked through the shadowy corridors of the abandoned building he’d made his home. It had been a long time since he’d been called that.

[ikittykaye]

Matchy Matchy 💕💖💗💓💞 Matched the Lavender Switches and Stabs with the new and upcoming Portico75 from @thekey.company and it is a pretty good match and it looks so pretty! The Portico75 will be available and in stock on March 4th. It is a polycarbonate, gasket mounted keyboard that features a hot swap PCB and an in switch RGB and Underglow. It will be compatible with VIA. Four different colors will be available on release date. Comes with White, Purple (featured), Grey, and Blue. What’s included: 🌸 Portico Case (top and bottom pieces) 🌸 PCB 🌸 Plate 🌸 Silicone Dampening Mat 🌸 Felt Dampening Mat 🌸 Standoffs 🌸 Screws 🌸 Stabilizers 🌸 USB-C Coiled Cable 🌸 Protective Carrying Case with matching zipper accents (Switches and Keycaps are not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #mechkeyboard #keyboards #Keeb #PinkAesthetics #gaming #pastelpinkaesthetic #pastel #switches #PastelAesthetic #Kawaii #KawaiiCute #artisan #deskmat #KawaiiSetup #CustomKeycaps #KawaiiAesthetic #keycaps #keyboards #gamingkeyboard #razerquartz #keyboard #customcables #thatclickyfeeling #geekhack #gamingsetup #mechanicalkeyboard #customkeyboard #desksetup #mechanicalkeyboards https://www.instagram.com/p/CaicJIIvwaB/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ikittykaye]

Love In Paris 💕💖💗💓💞 Love in Paris has a beautiful colorway of pink to purple. This is one of @taihaokeycaps newest keycap set. It captures the feeling of falling in love in Paris. I truly enjoy using this keycap set with the matching deskmat. It’s just beautiful 🥰 Thank you so much! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #mechkeyboard #keyboards #Keeb #PinkAesthetics #keyboard #pastelpinkaesthetic #pinksetup #switches #PastelAesthetic #Kawaii #keeb #loveinparis #deskmat #KawaiiSetup #CustomKeycaps #KawaiiAesthetic #keycaps #razerquartz #gamingkeyboard #artisan #keyboard #customcables #thatclickyfeeling #geekhack #gamingsetup #mechanicalkeyboard #customkeyboard #desksetup #mechanicalkeyboards https://www.instagram.com/p/CkS79_urEpQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ikittykaye]

Beautiful Purple 💕💖💗💓💞 🌸 Keyboard: SK68 @everglide.store 🌸 Keycaps: Spring In Kyoto @drop @taihaokeycaps 🌸 Deskmat: Veri Peri @leendoodles 🌸 Cable: Custom Lavender and White @cablemod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #mechkeyboard #keyboards #Keeb #PinkAesthetics #keyboard #pastelpinkaesthetic #pinksetup #switches #PastelAesthetic #Kawaii #springinkyoto #sk68 #deskmat #KawaiiSetup #CustomKeycaps #KawaiiAesthetic #keycaps #razerquartz #gamingkeyboard #artisan #keyboard #customcables #thatclickyfeeling #geekhack #gamingsetup #mechanicalkeyboard #customkeyboard #desksetup #mechanicalkeyboards https://www.instagram.com/p/CirJhe6uxHU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ikittykaye]

Gorgeous Metallic 💕💖💗💓💞 Maroon Noir is a beautiful metallic purple that matches perfectly with my Taro PBT. I’m loving this Ambi Mouse from @pwnage_brand Thank you for sending them over. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #mechkeyboard #keyboards #Keeb #PinkAesthetics #candybar #pastelpinkaesthetic #pinksetup #switches #PastelAesthetic #Kawaii #KawaiiCute #artisan #deskmat #KawaiiSetup #CustomKeycaps #KawaiiAesthetic #keycaps #razerquartz #gamingkeyboard #artisan #keyboard #customcables #thatclickyfeeling #geekhack #gamingsetup #mechanicalkeyboard #customkeyboard #desksetup #mechanicalkeyboards https://www.instagram.com/p/ChoUBjwOGj5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ikittykaye]

Dreamy! 💕💖💗💓💞 Keycap Buddy deskmats are just the cutest! This is the “Tomodachi” Dreamy version that is limited edition with beautiful gradient purple/pink available in stock and ready to ship. Thank you to our friends from @therightpc for sending them over 🥰❤️ 🌸 Keyboard: Ikki68 Aurora Winter Breath @wuque.studio @cannon.keys 🌸 Keycaps: Hippo PBT @kineticlabs.store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #mechkeyboard #keyboards #Keeb #PinkAesthetics #kawaiilife #pastelpinkaesthetic #pinksetup #switches #PastelAesthetic #Kawaii #KawaiiCute #artisan #deskmat #KawaiiSetup #CustomKeycaps #KawaiiAesthetic #keycaps #razerquartz #gamingkeyboard #artisan #keyboard #customcables #thatclickyfeeling #geekhack #gamingsetup #mechanicalkeyboard #customkeyboard #desksetup #mechanicalkeyboards https://www.instagram.com/p/CfoIdBVuLwE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ikittykaye]

Such Beautiful Colorway 💕💖💗💓💞 Unicorn Switches are here! It’s just beautiful. I can’t wait to lube and mount this on a keyboard. This will go perfectly with my Dreamscape. 🥰❤️ 🌸 They will be available as an in stock switches at @hippokeyscom Don’t forget to Use Code: iKiTTy for 5% discount on your order. Specs: Brand/Design: HippoKeys Manufacturer: Gateron Type: Linear 5-pin Switch Spring: 18mm two-stage spring Force: Operating 50g, Bottom 63g Travel: 2.00mm pre-travel, 4.00 total Stem: POM (color: Baby Unicorn Unicorn Blue) Top Housing: Transparent PC (color: Unicorn Poop Purple) Bottom Housing: Nylon (color: PinkleBerry Cream) Lubricant: Lightly pre-lubed from factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #mechkeyboard #keyboards #Keeb #PinkAesthetics #kawaiilife #pastelpinkaesthetic #Unicorn #switches #PastelAesthetic #Kawaii #KawaiiCute #artisan #deskmat #KawaiiSetup #CustomKeycaps #KawaiiAesthetic #keycaps #keyboards #gamingkeyboard #artisan #keyboard #customcables #thatclickyfeeling #geekhack #gamingsetup #mechanicalkeyboard #customkeyboard #desksetup #mechanicalkeyboards https://www.instagram.com/p/CeaVtxRuSkc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=