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Raspberries Challenge #8: Lady and the Tramp

Raspberries Challenge #8: Lady and the Tramp

                                          Judy and the Hustler

It was a beautiful moonlit evening as Judy Hopps, a lovely gray bunny born into the city’s upper class, made her way down the street with the local low-life fox by the name of Nick Wilde -- otherwise known simply as “The Hustler” by his fellow street dwellers.

It was a situation Judy never believed she’d ever find herself in. Not that she had anything against the poor or the fox himself -- at this point, how could she? After all, he had saved her life earlier when she was out running errands on the bad side of town -- due to her horrible and cowardly Aunt Sarah forcing her to go there by herself. As she was out, she was cornered by some hoodlums who had stolen her things and who tried to play a “kissing” game with her, telling her that, that was the toll to pay to let her get back to her side of town. Needless to say, Nick came to her rescue and valiantly fought off all three of the wolves that tried to harass her. He was quite a strong and fierce fighter given his shorter stature compared to the wolves. Though of course, it also helped that he was quick to dodge and a tactful fighter -- as more often than not he somehow managed to trick the wolves into hitting each other rather than him.

After the fact, Judy had taken him to the local pharmacy to treat his battle wounds. He wasn’t too badly injured, he just had a few scrapes that required some light bandaging.

It was strange, here she was walking about town -- her in her nice, upper class yellow dress, looking ever so much like the lady she was -- and he, dressed in gray slacks and suspenders with a clear red patch at the knee, a white collared shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and a matching gray newsies cap. Anybody who saw them walking together would clearly see the difference in social class between them.

Heck, just the sight of her walking next to him would be enough for anyone in her neighborhood to look down on her. And as for him, most in her upper class circle wouldn’t even dare give the fox a passing glance. The lower class meant absolutely nothing to them. That much she knew, more so after taking into consideration the way her close friends and neighbors, Jack Savage (a striped hare with an English accent) and Benjamin Clawhauser (a chubby cheetah, with an insatiable appetite and of a normally trusting nature, but still very cautious around foxes) reacted to Nick when they first met him. They made it very clear that they wanted nothing to do with him.

Judy however, didn’t know what to think. At first she felt inclined to believe her friends, but as things were now, she just couldn’t look down on the fox. For despite everything she’d ever heard about foxes or the lower class, he was actually...quite the gentlemammal. He was also very easy to talk to and was very sweet and polite to her, despite his incessant need to call her by various nicknames, like “Fluff” or “Carrots”. Though truth be told, she didn’t mind it in the least.

As they turned another corner, Judy told him about her awful aunt and of how she made her go alone into the bad side of town. “So then she called me a disease ridden wretch just because I lightly coughed near my baby brother and her baby son. And after that she told me to go get her some children’s cough medicine to make sure I didn’t make the babies sick. She didn’t even let me go to our nearby pharmacy. She said as punishment I had to go to this very specific pharmacy that was all the way across town just because it was the only one that sold a particular brand of cough medicine. And to make sure that I got there faster, she told me to take a shortcut through the other side of the tracks. That’s when the wolves came and--”

“Say no more, Carrots. I get the whole picture. Aunts, babies, wolves. Your aunt sounds like a real peach, by the way,” Nick quipped sarcastically.

Reading his sarcasm, Judy couldn’t help but stifle a chuckle “I don’t know if that’s the right word to describe her.”

“Oh?” Nick poked, squatting before Judy to be at eye level with her, “Then what word would you use to describe her? Eh, Carrots?”

Judy grew red in embarrassment, “U-um...well…”

“Did the posh bunny just have a naughty word in mind?” Nick placed a paw at his chest, feigning disappointment in the bunny, “And here I thought you were a sweet and proper lady.” He chuckled, walking ahead of her, paws in his pockets.

Judy scoffed, her face red in embarrassment, “That's not true! I didn't have a naughty word in mind!” she cried with her fists balled up at her sides -- frustrated over how the fox knew that she was thinking of a bad word to describe her aunt.

“Relax. I'm just messing with you Carrots.”

Judy scoffed once more, crossing her arms in a huff and thumping her foot.

Nick smiled and shook his head, realizing how much the subject at hand had affected her. He approached her and placed a gentle paw at her shoulder, “Hey,” he then slowly moved it up to underneath her chin, lifting her gaze to him. “In all seriousness, don't let her get to you. Mammals like her aren't worth it to get sour over. Besides, it's not like every family doesn't have a rotten apple like her in it. I know, I had an aunt like her once.”

“Really?” Judy asked curiously as they continued their walk, “What happened to her?”

“Who knows,” he shrugged, “It’s been years since I did the whole family bit.”

“What do you mean?”

“What I mean fluff, is that I haven’t seen or known anything about my family since I was about twelve.”

“What?” Judy stopped in her tracks, unable to believe what he just said, “Why?”

“Eh. I just never found the point in having one. My dad ran off when I was about five and then I ran away from home at twelve.”

“That’s awful!” Judy cried, “Didn’t you worry about your mother? I’m sure she must’ve been worried sick about you.”

“She probably was,” Nick spoke sincerely, “But believe me Carrots. As much as it doesn’t seem like it. My whole running away was actually for her sake.”    

Judy raised a confused brow, not understanding.

Nick chuckled at how cute she looked whenever she seemed too innocent to understand anything, “Okay, I can see by your ‘dumb bunny gaze’ that, that doesn’t make any sense to you.”

Judy frowned, but Nick continued. “What I mean is, when you’re a fox and a fox of low status, that is. The world looks down on you the minute you’re born. So you normally have to look out for yourself, because there usually aren’t enough resources or job opportunities that come our way. At least not enough to feed more than one mouth at a time. I saw how difficult it was for my mom to provide enough food for us both--I mean, she wouldn’t say anything, but I could always tell that whatever food she managed to scrape up with her meager paycheck, almost all of it went to me. There were times she wouldn’t even eat dinner with me. She’d tell me she already ate, but I knew that wasn’t true. So…” Nick shrugged, “I left. I thought, best find my own way and that way she wouldn’t have to be sacrificing so much for my sake. I know now, it might not have been the best move, but at the time it seemed like the only one that made any sense to me.”

Judy watched him with a heartbroken gaze and placed a comforting paw at his arm, “I’m so sorry Nick. I didn’t know.”

Nick looked down at the smaller paw at his arm, feeling butterflies in his stomach at her soft touch. He lifted his gaze to her understanding eyes and felt a warm rush at his cheeks and heart. He cleared his throat and casually pulled away from her, “There’s no need to feel sorry, fluff. Last I heard, she was doing okay. I even managed to send her some of my earnings last month, but I still haven’t gone out to see her myself though.”

“You should,” she said with the same reassuring tone.

Nick sighed, unsure. “I don’t know Carrots. Maybe one day. But for now, I just settle for my homes away from home to get by.”

“Homes away from home?” Judy asked with a curious brow.

“Yup. Even someone like me still gets that old family sting. So I cope by having a new family for every day of the week. The thing is...none of them have me.”

“I’m afraid I don’t understand,” uttered Judy. Still confused by the logic of Nick’s statement.

“It’s simple. Let’s see,” Nick looked around, scanning the neighborhood. “Okay, come on. I’ll show you what I mean.” Nick lead her to a tiny middle class house, “Take the Shrewtz for example. I make this cozy little place, my Monday home.”

“Monday home?” Judy echoed in confusion. She took another look at the tiny house. “But, it’s so small. How do you sleep in there?”

“I don’t sleep in the houses Carrots,” Nick replied with a good hearted chuckle. “I just do them some favors and they pay me back in home cooked meals. See Mr. Shrewtz is in the construction business, and what I do is supply him with lumber at half the price he could get it at the lumber yard.”

“Oh, does that mean you’re in the lumber business, Nick?” Judy asked innocently.

“Eh,” Nick rubbed his neck, feeling a little embarrassed. “Not exactly. Let’s just say I...dabble. In different kinds of jobs. I do a little bit of this one day, then a little bit of that, and then other days I sell pawpsicle sticks to the Shrewtz. You know, I just do whatever gets food on one of the many tables I dine at. Und Mundays…” Nick said imitating a German accent, “...ist Mama Shrewtz’ blueberry pie nacht.” He gave Judy a wink, “Mm-mm! I don’t care how small they are, her pies are delicious!”

Nick lead Judy to another house. “Now O’Biters here,” Nick spoke in a high pitched Irish accent, “Is where this handsome lad ye see before ya Carrots, comes other Tuesday.”

“Other Tuesday?” Judy asked, finding the wording rather odd.

“Begora! That’s when those bears ‘r havin’ that darlin’ smoked salmon,” Nick said, still imitating an Irish accent.

“And what favor do you do for them?” Judy asked him curiously.  

“I managed to get Mr. O’Biters’ mother a much needed wheelchair when they couldn’t afford one. That and he also really likes pawpsicles and I sell him a bunch,”  Nick replied normally.

“You gave his mother a wheelchair? Nick, that’s so sweet of you,” Judy said with a smile and a paw cupped to her heart.

“Yeah, well…” Nick blushed at her words, rubbing the back of his neck in a combination of bashfulness caused by her sweet smile and of shame. Shame because he didn’t have the heart to tell her that he didn’t just ‘give’ the chair -- he sold it to the O’Biters -- at half the price they could have gotten it at a medical supply shop, but it was hardly an act of generosity when he still sold it to them at a price. Regardless of how low it was.

Nick cleared his throat, changing the subject. “You see Carrots. When you’re foot loose and free, well you take nothing but the best!” The two continued down the street toward the shop district.

Right across the street from them, Nick spotted a very familiar location, “Hey! Mr. Big’s! Of course! The very place, for a very special occasion.” The two approached the Italian style restaurant with Judy moving toward the restaurant’s main entrance and reaching for the door handle. “No, this way Carrots.” He held her paw and gently led her toward the alleyway next to the restaurant. “I have my own private entrance.” The two walked paw in paw, Nick just a little bit ahead of her. They stopped beside a pile of large crates that were just at the turn leading to the restaurant’s back door. “Wait here,” whispered Nick to Judy as he released her paw and headed toward the Dutch door that had the bottom half closed, but the top half open.

Judy watched Nick as he stepped up on a small crate just outside the door. He casually rested his elbow atop the bottom half of the door and knocked, “Garçon! Would you mind supplying me with your finest table this evening?”

“Nicky? Is that really you?” replied a tiny voice emanating from a large polar bear’s back. The bear was clad in a white chef’s outfit. The polar bear turned, revealing the source of the tiny voice -- an arctic shrew seated on the palm of his open paw. The shrew himself was seated on a small brown, swivel chair and had thick eyebrows and was dressed in a black suit. “How many times do I have to tell you that garçon is a Furench term. It does not apply to my business.”

“Come on Mr. Big, you know I only use that term in the fanciest of places to wine and dine,” Nick replied with a cheeky grin. The smooth talking fox glanced up at the gruff polar bear holding the shrew, “Hey Koslov, chipper as ever I see.”

“Mm,” replied the neutral faced polar bear with a rumbling growl.

“What do you want Nicky?” asked the arctic shrew of the fox, with a slight bit of annoyance in his voice.

Nick placed a paw at his chest and sighed, feigning hurt, “Mr. Big you wound me. Can’t an old friend just stop by and eat at his favorite establishment?”

“That would be nice if you finally started paying your meals. Or at least get me a good rug next time for the restaurant. You nearly put me out of business with the last one.”

Koslov glanced down at Nick with a low angry growl. Nick cowered a little with a nervous chuckle. “True, but I am the one who saved it when I got you that nice tile flooring and new chairs and tables. Not to mention I paid off the health inspector to give you time to renovate.”

“That's the only reason why I still let you come here and eat for free.”

“Okay, well how about this. If you do me this favor tonight, I promise you I’ll get you a brand new rug -- not a skunk one this time. I swear.”

“You guarantee it?” Mr. Big asked with a lift of his brow, attempting to read the sincerity of the fox.

“Scouts honor,” Nick said with a sincere smile and giving him the oath sign of the Junior Ranger Scouts.

Mr. Big hummed, knowing that whenever the fox gave him his scout’s honor, that meant that he was actually being honest. “Very well. I’ll do you this favor. But you better get me that rug.”

“I’ll get it even if I have to pluck it out of my own tail, because tonight is worth everything.”

“So what do you want, just your private table and the usual?” Mr. Big asked.

“Not exactly,” Nick said hopping off the small crate and heading in the direction of the other crates. Mr. Big and Koslov looked at one another, then curiously followed the fox. Reaching the crates, Nick extended a paw toward Judy, she took it and he brought her forth from hiding. “I’d like a table for two tonight.”

Mr. Big’s eyes came out from hiding underneath his thick eyebrows when he saw the bunny. Koslov too, couldn’t believe his eyes. They both knew this wasn’t the usual company Nick kept. No, this bunny was different -- very different from his usual taste.

“Hi,” Judy waved timidly at them.

“Huh,” hummed Mr. Big with a smile, “Look Koslov, Nicky’s got himself a new girlfriend.”

“Hm,” Koslov hummed, with a rather gentle smile toward the bunny.

New girlfriend? The bunny thought, curiously.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss…?” Mr. Big asked, extending his tiny paw toward the rabbit in greeting.

Judy rested her paw over his tiny one, allowing him to kiss it. “Hopps. Judy Hopps. It’s a pleasure to meet you both as well,” she said with a sweet and polite smile.

Koslov nodded with a heavy, yet friendly hum. Mr. Big chuckled, proud for Nick. This bunny truly was different. And by different, he meant better -- a lot better -- she was the kind of girl Nick needed. The kind who would bring out the good he knew was buried deep, deep down inside of Nick. “She’s a real sweetheart Nicky.” The shrew waved his tiny paw, signaling Nick to come closer. The fox came forward so the shrew could speak to him privately. “If you ever take my advice, take it now Nicky and settle down with this one.”

Nick eyed the shrew annoyed, but secretly felt himself blush at the suggestion. Mr. Big and Koslov headed back inside the restaurant to fetch a few things.

Despite them whispering, Judy’s long ears managed to hear everything, including one phrase that filled her with unease, “This one?” she asked Nick.

“This one--OH! Oh--Hehe,” Nick grew red in embarrassment knowing she overheard them. “That Mr. Big! He’s got a real big sense of humor,” he told the bunny, then nervously tugged at his shirt collar, clearing his throat. He sighed in relief once he saw Koslov come back out with a couple of chairs and a wide barrel covered with a checkered table cloth -- their table for the evening.

The large polar bear set Mr. Big on a high pedestal beside the table -- swivel chair and all. The large, silent polar bear then set the table decor, consisting of a basket of breadsticks and an empty bottle of fiasco serving as their candle.

As Koslov set the table, Nick pulled out one of the seats for Judy. “Your chair my lovely Carrots.” Judy smiled at his chivalry and sat.

“Why thank you Mr. Wilde.” Nick scooted her chair in and then took his own seat.

“Now,” Mr. Big said with a snap of his fingers. Koslov, the ever obedient worker quickly produced a menu from behind his back. He set it on the table before the young couple. “What's your pleasure? A'la Carte? One of my Granmama’s famous cannolis?”

Nick and Judy skimmed through the single page menu. They both lifted their gaze at each other, coming to a decision. “We’ll take a plate of your finest spaghetti, heavy on the tofu balls and carrot slices,” Nick answered on their behalf with a wink to Judy.

“Very good. You heard him Koslov, heavy on the carrots and tofu balls,” said Mr. Big to his associate. Koslov nodded and went back to fetch the plate of spaghetti, two forks, and an accordion. “Good idea Koslov,” said Mr. Big when he noticed the accordion.

Koslov served the young couple their plate of spaghetti. Nick and Judy eagerly took their forks and each took a turn tasting the spaghetti. The young couple noticed that they each had a string of spaghetti hanging from their mouths. They lightly chuckled and each took a turn slurping up their food -- first Nick, then Judy.

Mr. Big chuckled happily for them, “Now,” said Mr. Big, wanting to seal the deal between the two. “Enjoy your meal, while Koslov and I serenade you with a little music.” Koslov pulled out a small shrew sized mandolin from his pocket and handed it to Mr. Big. “Koslov?”

The stone faced Koslov pulled out a harmonica and blew on it, letting out a single shrill note. He then shut his eyes and cleared his throat. Upon reopening his eyes, he had a much more tender expression on his face. It was then that the normally silent polar bear began to sing in a deep yet tenderly romantic voice as he rang his accordion:

Oh, this is the night

It's a beautiful night,

And we call it bella notte,

The young lovers ate and happily watched them play. Judy sighed quietly, her ears relaxed behind her head and her heart became overwhelmed by all the romantic atmosphere as Koslov sang and played the accordion and Mr. Big played the mandolin just for her and Nick.

Nick meanwhile looked to Judy and smiled, happy to see that she was enjoying her evening just as much as he was.

Look at the skies,

They have stars in their eyes

On this lovely bella notte

As Koslov and Mr. Big continued to serenade them, Nick and Judy both dug their forks into the spaghetti and brought forth the food to their respective mouths -- unaware that they both happened to have picked up the same string of spaghetti. They each chewed on the string of spaghetti, both distracted by their musicians for the evening -- Judy on Koslov and his accordion, and Nick on Mr. Big and his mandolin. Still distracted, Nick and Judy inched closer and closer to one another's mouths and before they knew it…

Side by side

With your loved one,

Judy’s ears perked in surprise, as did Nick's, when they each felt the warmth of one another's lips on each other. Judy blushed and immediately pulled away with a bashful smile, her ears dropping in shy embarrassment. Nick meanwhile, smiled happily, his blush hiding perfectly underneath his red fur.

You’ll find

Enchantment here

The night will weave

Its magic spell

Nick ever the gentlemammal, took his fork and picked up the last carrot slice from the spaghetti and handed it over to the blushing bunny.

Touched, Judy placed a paw over his, paying no mind to the carrot on the fork in their paws, but only to the tender eyes of the sweet fox before her. She batted her eyes to him, causing Nick's heart to skip a beat.

When the one

You love is near,

For this is the night,

And the heavens are right

Judy gazed up at the sky, her ears relaxed behind her head, and her amethyst eyes sparkling brighter than the twinkling stars above them in the night sky.

On this lovely bella notte…

After a romantic candlelit dinner with serenading music, courtesy of Mr. Big and Koslov, Nick and Judy continued on their date. The song that Koslov had sung for them, still resonating in their minds.

They strolled around the neighborhood together, just walking and talking together. And above all, simply enjoying each other's company.

This is the night

It's a beautiful night,

And we call it bella notte

Look at the skies,

The two took a stop from their stroll when they came across some wet cement on the ground. Nick drew a large heart on the cement with an arrow crossing through it. Following suit, Judy crouched beside him and wrote her initials, ‘J.H.’ right next to a plus sign and his initials ‘N.W.’

As if the initials weren’t enough, Judy also placed a paw in the cement right beneath her initials. Nick grinned happily and took her example. He placed his own paw underneath his initials as well. Seeing both their differing paw structures side by side, filled them both with an unexpected sense of pride.

Nick smiled at Judy and she just lowered her gaze bashfully. Nick held his paw out to her and she took it.

They have stars in their eyes

On this lovely bella notte

The two strolled through the park, paw in paw as they passed another couple sitting on a bench. It seemed romance was everywhere this evening.

Side by side

With your loved one,

You’ll find

Enchantment here

The fox and bunny walked to a bridge, stopping right in the middle of it. With their paws still intertwined, they gazed at their reflection in the water as it shone beneath the moonlight. Two butterflies flew near the water, intertwining with one another.

Nick and Judy stared deeply into each other's eyes as the butterflies settled in the water for a second, causing gentle ripples to form over the reflection of the young lovers.

The night will weave

Its magic spell

When the one

You love is near,

Nick and Judy rested against a tree at a hilltop with a perfect view of the city. It was a popular gathering place for couples, as was evident by all the other couples that were also parked there in the neighboring hills. Judy rested her head against Nick’s shoulder, taking in the view and sighed contently.

Nick hummed happily towards her, “Have you enjoyed your evening, Carrots?”

“Mhm,” Judy hummed in response, “This has been the most wonderful night of my life.” She turned to him and gave him a tender kiss on the cheek, “Thank you Nick.”

Nick felt the skin beneath his fur burn red in bashfulness. Despite his fluttering heart, he felt emboldened by her act of affection. Nick placed a gentle paw beneath Judy’s chin and lifted her attention to him. He shook his head, “No, thank you.” He rested his lips against hers once more in a soft, loving kiss.

When their lips parted, they smiled at each other with evident blushes and affection upon their faces. Judy sighed and rested her head against his shoulder once again, placing a paw at his chest and seeking comfort in his arms. Nick in turn, wrapped both his tail and an arm around her and held her close. It was a strange yet wonderful feeling he felt in his heart. Whenever he would date a girl before, more often than not he was sick of them right after dinner or at the latest by the next morning. From there, he wouldn’t really care much if he’d ever see any of them ever again after their date.

But with Judy...things were different. He felt that he wanted her there, that he still wanted to see her there in his arms the following morning and to wake up to her sweet smile. He wanted to hold her for as long as he lived and never let her go.

Nick rested his head over hers, wholly relaxed and happy as they sat there underneath the moonlight.

For this is the night,

And the heavens are right

On this lovely bella notte…

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #114

“oh yeah, i’m a reaper man; every good thing, i kill it dead.”

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A quote you try to live by: "Life's hard.  Shouldn't you be, too?"  ... It's not meant to be an innuendo. How do you know when someone thinks you’re attractive?  I would literally have to be told lmao. Which one of your relationships was the shortest?  Two weeks and it was fucking stupid. Which was the longest?  Almost four years. If you want to get married, what age? I don't have a set age in mind.  Just whenever my s/o and I are ready. What did you end up getting for Christmas? A PS2 after mine broke years ago ahhhh, way too much money from my dad, his wife, and my grandpa, a "meerkat lover" street sign, a meerkat puzzle I'mma do and frame for my room, some pajama pants, an iHome for my iPod, Pikachu and Grumpy Cat plushies that're too cute, among other things that aren't coming to mind rn. Do you think buying underwear/bras at Victoria’s Secret is a waste?  Meh, mixed feelings.  Like they are way too expensive for some damn bras and underwear, but if they make you feel more confident or pretty in your body, buy them. Do you like glittery things? Usually. Do you like Red Lobster?  It used to be my favorite restaurant, but after I got sick after eating there, I haven't gone since.  Even though I was feeling sick before we went, it's just an association thing. What are you most scared of?  Relapse, losing certain people. Favorite video game?  "Silent Hill 2" Do you believe that leaving a significant other for someone else is ever a good idea?  YUP. because if you loved the first person, you wouldnt even consider the second.  <<<< This. Do you have any possessions that you’re very attached to, and you’d be absolutely devastated if you damaged or lost them? Absolutely devastated... the little rock I got from my partial hospitalization at Holly Hill.  When someone "graduates," you pick a shiny rock from a jar that gets passed around the room for your "classmates" to wish you well and say anything they'd like to say about you while they hold it.  I cherish that thing so much. What’s the naughtiest thing you’ve ever done, and you got away with it? I guess have oral entirely naked on the old chaise in the living room.  But we were home alone. How much do you want to weigh?  I was totally happy at 120, but I was fine at 140.  Supposedly I should be like 130-something. If you HAD to do your holiday shopping for EVERYONE in only ONE store what store would you pick?  Uh probably Walmart lmao. Do you believe that guns don’t kill people and that people kill people? Why?  People kill people, and that's coming from someone afraid of guns.  You have a choice where you're pointing that thing. What is the difference between a good poem and a bad one?  I don't like ones that are virtually impossible to understand. Which do you need more: sugar, caffeine, alcohol, drugs, sex, sleep?  I'm addicted to caffeine, I can't go two days without it. @_@ Who is someone you know should deserve more respect?  Ha, my Dad from my mom. What movie would you like to see again, that you haven’t watched since you were a kid?  The first movie that came to mind was "Shiloh." Are birds happy in cages? Are pets happy indoors?  I truly doubt birds are happy in cages, but maybe if they have enough entertainment and it's big enough?  But I'm sure like dogs and cats are fine indoors considering a whole house is much bigger.  Though I think bigger dogs especially need to be let out to run around sometimes. Hula hoops or jump ropes?  Jump ropes.  Loved it as a kid.  Now my knees would murder me. Can you understand sign language?  No.  But I remember learning this song in elementary school that we had to sing and do sign language to, but I don't remember any of it. Does anyone in your family hunt?  Nicole, my little sister. How about fish? Me and Dad, maybe his dad. Do you pronounce the "l" in salmon?  No. Have you ever gotten stuck on an amusement park ride? Thank Christ no. Have you ever seen an albino animal?  Maybe?  I've seen a white alligator, but it technically wasn't albino. Have you ever tried summoning Bloody Mary?  No. When is the last time you consumed alcohol? New Year's Eve.  I drank a margarita way too fast but felt nothing because my alcohol tolerance is God-Tier. ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ  (Though I like never drink.) Do you ever judge people based on if they believe in God or not? No. Are you sometimes scared to express your opinions in fear of what others might think? Y U P Do you ‘bless’ strangers when they sneeze? Sometimes. Would you rather go to a University or a community college?  The latter if they offered good classes.  It's cheaper, and you can still get a worthy degree. What’s your favorite kind of bread?  Pumpernickel. What toppings do you like on your pizza?  Only jalapenos or pepperoni. What color or design does your shower curtain have?  It's just white. What color is your microwave?  Black. Could you ever give yourself a shot?  If I had to, yeah. Have you ever been so embarrassed that you cried?  Story of my life. How many people have told you they were in love with you?  One. Would you ever have sex with the last person you texted?  Well, we're both girls, so actual sex would be psychically impossible, but I'd do as close as we could to it if she made it very clear she wanted to. Does it bother you when people don’t answer questions with exact answers?  Yes, especially if I'm asking them a question about needing validation for something.  Don't be vague. Have you ever watched a needle go into your own skin?  I usually do so I know exactly when it's coming.  And if I'm getting my blood drawn, I watch it for whatever reason. @_@ Have you ever seen someone get a piercing/tattoo? Yes. Do you like strawberry and banana smoothies?  Strawberry.  I doubt I'd like banana. Do you know someone that is mute, deaf or blind? My sister Ashley is literally blind in one eye, I think her right?  For the other two, idk. What’s your favorite horror movie? I really like both "Blair Witch Project"s, as well as "The Crazies." Is it true that people with depression CAN’T function in society?  Sometimes, absolutely. Can you think of any person or group you cannot empathise with?  Pedophiles, rapists, racists, abusive people, homophobes, the list goes on. Do you want to get married? If so, what color will your dress be? It'll be either black, white, or ivory, idk. Do you like peanut butter and fluff sandwiches?  NO. Do you play video games? If so, what kind?  Yes, just about exclusively story-based ones that usually involve horror.  But I like many others, so long there's actually plot to it. How old is your oldest and youngest friend?  Oldest is like... 32, youngest is 17, I think. How weight conscious are you?  Only extremely. Stripes or polka dots? Polka dots. What was your first word?  "Dada" What's a show that you absolutely refuse to watch?  "13 Reasons Why" Do you remember how old you were when you started swearing? 7th grade. Have you ever been involved in a custody battle before?  I'm actually not sure.  I don't think so.  If it did, Mom never told us. Did your parents ever let you play in the pits of those multicolored balls?  Yes, until I think a dirty needle was found in one of McDonald's ball pits. Do you think biting is weird or sexy? I like it so long you don't leave a mark in an obvious spot. Do you have a class ring?  No. What type of internet browser are you using?  Chrome. How long do your showers typically last? Not even ten minutes. Can you cry on cue?  No. Were you a Nancy Drew reader when you were younger?  No. Are you the kind of person that takes pictures with a drink in your hand?  No, and quite frankly, it's obnoxious.  You're getting intoxicated.  Congrats. Do either of your parents have a mental illness?  Mom has depression, and she says Dad's bipolar, but I absolutely don't see it now that they're divorced. When you were growing up, did your family rent or own your home?  Own. When was the last time you wore a full face of makeup?  I couldn't tell you.  The most I ever wear is eye liner, shadow, mascara, and lipstick, but I don't consider that a "full face of makeup." Do you own an iPad?  No. Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis?  No, thank goodness. Do you think it’s wrong for people to say 'retard/retarded’ as an insult?  I FUCKING HATE IT. How many people of the opposite sex have made you cry?  I think two. Would you eat a live tarantula for $1,000?  No, I just wouldn't be able to.  If it didn't have its fangs, maybe? What’s one health problem you wish you didn’t have?  Anxiety.  Shit would be so much better without it. Is your mom or dad the older parent? Mom by one year. Do you have any close friends that were adopted? No. Do you believe that people can be psychics? No. List these apple types from greatest to worst: green, red, yellow. Red, green, yellow. Does your house have more than one fireplace?  We don't have even one. When it rains does it leave a lake in your front yard?  No.  My original home was like that, though.  It ALWAYS flooded. Do you dread when people ask you to sign their yearbooks?  No, I actually found it flattering to know they wanted me to sign it. Where is one place that you’d never be caught dead in?  A strip club, to name one. Do you have a favorite Scooby-Doo movie?  I loved the Phantom Virus one.  Even had the game. Do you dislike when people ruin the endings of anything for you?  Yes, unless I ask to just be told. You are holding onto your grandmother’s hand and the hand of a newborn that you do not know as they hang over the edge of a cliff. You have to let one go to save the other. Who do you let fall to their death? What was your rationale for making the decision?  ... Whoa.  I'd feel fucking godawful, but I'd save my grandmother.  I'm not calling the baby less human, but my grandmother is more conscious of life and everything, I guess? Which would you choose: true love with a guarantee of a broken heart, or never loved at all? Why? Never love at all.  Heartbreak is fucking awful. Have you ever seen the movie "A Walk to Remember?" Cliche or worth watching?  I think it's worth watching.  Very sweet movie. Do you know how to sew? What’s your favorite thing to sew? No. Do you own many pairs of shorts?  I don't own any. Do you ever have movie nights with your significant other?  Ye<3 Do you like fiction or non-fiction books more? What’s your favorite?  Fiction.  "Johnny Got His Gun" and "The Outsiders." Have you ever slept in the same bed as your friend? Yeah. How many tattoos would you get?  I want LOADS. What brand of toothpaste do you use? Crest. Would you ever tattoo the name of a bf/gf or spouse on yourself?  No.  I'd get a matching tattoo relatively deep into marriage, but name, nah. What’s your least favorite season? Summer. D: What’s your favorite dessert?  Red velvet cake. Do you like cotton candy? Meh, I can have a couple bites. Do you have any shirts signed by famous people?  No. Where do you normally get your hair cut? A family friend's salon. What would your dream engagement ring look like? I really like dragon's breath opal rings or rose gold ones but idk how expensive either are. @_@ What’s the longest your hair has ever been?  Like to the small of my back. How do you feel about bleach blonde hair? Gorgeous on some people, not for me. Do you know anyone who has been arrested? Yes. Name 2 questions that you will most likely never say ‘no’ to:  1.) "Do you wanna go get a tattoo?", 2.) "Do you wanna Skype?" if it's Sara. Imagine someone has a great personality, sense or humor, family and job. they also really really like you a lot. Would you consider dating them if they: Were fat?  Yes. Limped?  Yes. Were a midget?  Yes. Had HIV?  No, because I'm too scared to put myself at risk. Were paralyzed in one arm?  Yes. Had a glass eye?  Yes. Had only 6 months to live?  No, that would destroy me. Would you get married on TV?  No.  I don't want people I don't care about watching. Do you own a metal detector?  No.  I did as a kid, though.

[henyome]

Dynamic Chord Love U Kiss Series – Apple-Polisher Volume 14 UK

Sorry for the long delay in getting this out. So many things came up in the meantime, it’s actually been mostly finished for the past two months but I just never had a chance to go back through it. I hope you guys enjoy it though, Yuki is my favorite guy from Dynamic Chord.

Note: This is an epilogue to Yuki Aoi’s route in the game, each track is a different episode in Yuki and MC’s relationship. You can purchase the CD on Amazon JP or CDJapan.

Track 1 – Daring

0:31 – Mm…? Mm… Morning? Ah, ‘kay… No, I don’t wanna wake up yet… I’m tired…  Mm, you knew, huh? I was up ’til dawn. When I saw your sleeping face, I got a melody stuck in my head and I wanted to write it down before it disappeared… and then before I knew it…

1:17 – So just a little bit… Can you let me sleep a little longer? Huh…? A good morning kiss? Ahh… *kiss* Mm… One more? *kiss* Good morning… And good night.

1:55 – Sorry… I’m happy for the invite, but I’m tired… I’m lonely, hold my hand. I feel at ease when I hold your hand. It reminds me that you’re with me. I’m being selfish? Only with you. So let me have my way a little. Thanks…

3:00 – *laughing* It tickles! Ahaha… What are you doing? I said it tickles. Huh? You were bored so you were counting my moles? Don’t do that, they’ll just increase. You want to see my back? No way, I won’t show it to you. I get it, I’ll get up. I’ll get up, so stop counting my moles. *sigh*

3:44 – It’s morning and I’m already tired. So? What? You don’t usually do this. Are you wanting attention? Why aren’t you saying anything? If you don’t tell me I won’t know. Hey, come here.

4:16 – You won’t come? Are you pouting, or do you want my attention? Pick one. If you’re going to be like that then I’m just going to go back to sleep. *chuckle* So that’s it. It’s true, we’ve both been busy so we haven’t had much time for each other. Sorry.

4:45 – Then why don’t we start over. First… *kiss* Good morning. *footsteps* Hey, where are you going? *rustling* What are you doing…? *footsteps* Oh, you’re back. Hey. What are you holding in that hand? Stay still? Hey, you couldn’t be… *marker noises*

5:38 – What are you writing on my face? This will come off, right? *sigh* Okay, are you satisfied now? Hey, that laughter is a bit much. What did you write? I’m going to go wash my face and see– *kiss*

6:06 – What’s with you all of a sudden, kissing me… Whoa. Ah… Well, now that you’ve pushed me down, what are you going to do next? Is this it? Mm… I won’t be satisfied with just a kiss. Do you want me to hold you?

6:43 – You’re cute when you’re honest. *deep breath* Hey… What time do you have to go to work today? Oh… So we have two more hours. Then we have plenty of time… So… *flips over*

7:20 – You’re fine with me interpreting this as permission to continue where we left off, right? *chuckle* Your invitation sure was cute… Seriously… *kiss* This is how an adult does it… Don’t forget, okay?

7:58 – No, I’m not going to let you run away… Let me do what I want this time. I’ll make sure you don’t regret it… Hm? You’re worried about the light? Then… *closes curtains* Is this better?

8:28 – There’s no reason to be embarrassed. You’re beautiful. It’s fine, so just be quiet… *kiss* Seeing your face up close… Just I said, you’re beautiful. And your expression is seducing me. I’m the only man you’ve been with, so where did you learn to make that face?

9:08 – I see, that’s right… I taught you it… In that case, I’ll show you how I show my love… Pay close attention. *kiss* I love you.

9:54 – Hey, do you want to use the shower first? Not going to move? Then… I’ll use it first, okay? Are you thirsty? Do you want me to bring you water? You’re fine? Alright. Then take it easy and get some sleep. *kiss* I’ll be back soon.

10:56 – Huh… What is this.. “I… love you…” This is what she wrote?  How cute. Wait, that means… I had sex with her looking like this…  *sigh* That’s way too lame. I’ll have to punish her later.

Track 2 – Ringo wo Muite Kurenai ka?

0:04 – (talking to someone else) *chuckles* If we have time, we should do it together then. Ah, my plans for tonight?  I’m a bit busy… Yeah, our band is having a meeting at the vocalist’s house tonight. (to you)Oh, you’re finished? (back to the other person) Sorry, we’ll talk again some other time.

0:29 – I just saw Ogasawara-san a little bit ago, he said you’d be done soon so I decided to wait for you. It’s a been while but do you want to peel an apple for me? Oh? Why are you in a bad mood? Aha, before you go misunderstanding, let me just say that there’s nothing going on between me and that woman just now.

0:55 – It’s true that I have women like her approaching me sometimes, but it doesn’t matter. I have you. So how about it? If you don’t have anything else to do after this, do you want to come to my place? You don’t feel like it today? Alright. Then at least let me take you home. Even if it’s just for a little bit, I’d at least like to be able to talk to you.

1:29 – Then it’s decided, I’ll go get my car. I’ll give you a call when I pull up in front of the studio. You can come out and meet me then. *pat* And in the meantime, try to cheer up a bit for me, okay? I’ll see you in a few.

2:02 – *sigh* So? When are you going to stop being grumpy? Ha… There was nothing I could do in that situation. You don’t need to worry about it. I was just trying to be polite about it. We’re not going to be alone together.

2:31 – *exhale* I get it. I’ve reflected on my actions. Even if I’m being polite, I need to make sure not to give the other party the wrong idea, right? So are you going to cheer up now? *chuckle* Good girl.

2:51 – I’m glad we were able to resolve it before we got to Narumi’s house. It would have left a bad taste in my mouth to leave things like that. What is it? Are you feeling bad about getting jealous now? I admit, I’m grateful for you getting jealous over me, but if it affects your mood then that’s another story…

3:14 – When girls would get jealous with me before, I could only think it was a bother or just outright annoying. This is different though, I really am happy about it. It shows how much you must love me.

3:34 – *rustling* Ah-ah… Come to think of it, I need to keep my promise. The promise to make sure you feel loved enough. Should I do it now? Or do you want me to do it after we get to Narumi’s house? Oh? You’re not listening to me? *chuckles*

4:04 – Okay! We’ll go to my house then. *laughing* (getting punched by you) Okay, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. It was just cute watching you lose your composure. *chuckles* I’ll be sad if you won’t peel an apple for me. Alright, I apologize. Then we’ll go straight to my house, okay?

4:55 – Thanks for peeling it. *bites into the apple* Mm, it’s good! Just as thought, when you peel it for me, it tastes better. Thanks. *chuckles* Are you still sulking? *chuckles* You can say no but you’re still making that face.

5:24 – *sigh* (using a cutesy baby voice) It’s time to be happy-happy, okay? (normal voice again) Ah… Now you’re sulking even more. Seriously though… I never get tired of seeing all the expressions you make.

5:47 – I caught you. *rustling* Of course you can’t move. I’m making sure you can’t. I’m going to fulfill my promise, so listen closely, okay? Eh… *clears throat* (using a cutesy voice) I wubb you. I wubb wubb you. *rustling* (normal voice) No good?

6:21 – *laughing* I was just joking, I wanted to make sure you were really listening first. Let me try that again then… I love you. From the bottom of my heart. Do I need to say it more before you believe me? Ah, I’m glad you believe me…

6:52 – I think everything you do is cute. When you act childish, when you lose your composure, when you pout… All of it. Hey, do you want to kiss? That’s unfortunate, because I want to kiss you. But I guess there’s nothing for it, I’ll just hold back for now.

7:26 – *kiss* Did it tickle? Then how about here? *kiss* Does it tickle here too? In that case, then let me kiss your lips? Turn this way. Thanks… *kiss* You already know one isn’t enough to satisfy me, right? *kiss*

8:24 – As I thought, I like kissing you here the most. Hey… Let’s do it some more.

Track 3 – xoxo

0:03 – *humming to himself* No, that’s not quite right… *resumes humming* Tch… I wonder what’s wrong with it… *sigh* It’s not good, the melody has already left me. Dammit… *sigh* I guess I’ll leave it there for today. *stretches*

0:48 – When did it start getting dark outside? Hm? Onigiri? Ah, this one has kelp… And salmon… All of my favorites. *rustling* Huh? Ah, you came over. *footsteps* Sorry, you came and I didn’t even notice.

1:35 – *kiss* When did you come? An hour ago? Good, then it hasn’t been that long. Ah, I’m done with it for today. The goddess of music has rejected me. Oh, thanks for the onigiri. I’m hungry, so I was happy you made them.

2:12 – Aha, you found me out. I got caught up in what I was doing and forgot to eat. How about you? Can you stay over tonight? You’re off until noon tomorrow? Alright. Hey, would you like to go for a walk sometime? There won’t be many people out at night, and they wouldn’t be able to recognize us anyways.

2:43 – This is compensation since we haven’t been able to go out for a date lately. I’m not just trying to be nice. I want to hold your hand and walk together. Oh, you finally have a happy look on your face now.

3:04 – Just let me eat this before we go on our date. Thank you for the food. *eating noises* Ahh, it tastes good. The flavor is comforting… Thanks again for making it.

3:43 – *footsteps* Brr… There’s no doubt about it being winter… Aren’t you cold? The tip of your nose is getting red. Yes, yes, you’re very cute… *mumbling* Around here should be good, I don’t see anyone around…

4:13 – It’s fine now, right? Let’s hold hands. *takes your hand* Your hands are getting cold. It’s proof that you have a warm heart though. And that means that the fact that my hands are warm is proof that my heart’s cold…

4:42 – The only person who would disagree with that is you. Thanks. Oh? What is it? You’re still worried about the blisters on your hands? I like your hands. They’re smaller than mine. It makes me feel like I need to protect you…

5:09 – Normally you’re strong-willed, self-centered and reckless, but… The truth is you’re shy, reserved, and just pretend to be strong. I think that part of you is cute. I’m being awfully honest?

5:31 – If I’m not honest occasionally, I’ll lose sight of what matters to me. Since I met you, I’ve started to realize what’s important to me. The joy of coming back to reality after being completely focused on music, only to find onigiri stuffed with my favorite ingredients… The precious moments when I can hold the hand of the person I love… The warm feeling of laughing together and being able to see our breath because it’s so cold…

6:07 – Just like this… walking together… is enough to bring me happiness. *takes you in his arms* Don’t worry, no one is going to come. I made a promise to Ogasawara-san that I wouldn’t let your talent go to waste by causing a scandal.

6:41 – You’re important to me, so I remember my promise. Before, I thought as long as I have music… As long as I can live and do music… But that wasn’t enough after all. I met Narumi, made a band with Shinobu, and invited Yuusei to join our band. We became Apple-Polisher together. I thought that was the peak of my life, but there was still a step higher.

7:21 – I want to keep aiming even higher in the future… In music and with you. Although I still don’t think I’ll be able to catch up to someone like you, someone who is like the sun for me… But someday I’ll show you. I’ll catch up to you.

7:46 – You really do cry easily, don’t you? But I guess that shows the extent of your feelings. I find that side of you appealing too, you know. Hey… will you continue to stay with me?

8:15 – Hm? Yes, I’ll stay beside you too. *kiss* I do think that someday… Someday it might be nice… for us to become a family together. *chuckles* I love you.

Track 4 – non-non-alcohol

0:02 – *beer can opening* Well then, cheers! *cans bump* *drinking sounds* The beer is good today too! Hm? Ah, yeah I’m really happy. Getting to perform the best live show ever with the guys, then getting fired up with all of them during the after party, and then getting to be alone with my cute girlfriend, drinking the beer I love.

0:40 – If this isn’t happiness, then I don’t know the meaning of the word. Yes, I think you’re cute. *drinking* I need another beer. *bag rustling* Thanks. *more drinking* So good! *beer spilling* Ah… I spilled it.

1:31 – *chuckling* Thanks. I’ll be careful not to spill it again. It’s not like I did it on purpose, I wouldn’t waste good beer like that. It’s just my hands are…. you know. *sighing*

1:58 – *sets drink down after drinking again* Ahh, so yummy. *rustling* I’m going to get a beer belly? No way, it’s fine. Even though I drink like this, I’m still working out enough. Do you want to see for yourself?

2:16 – You know… Narumi and Yuusei saying it is one thing, but you should know me best… I mean you see me in bed all the time. Or are you saying you want to see me naked right now? *Yuki getting shoved away* What’s with that? It’s not very cute of you.

2:39 – That’s the part where you’re supposed to get embarrassed and say yes. Wrong answer! I’m not drunk! I can still drink more. So give me some more. Ehh? Yeah, I drank at the after party but it wasn’t enough.

3:02 – No way! I wanna drink more! Besides, why aren’t you drunk? Did Shinobu tell you to look out for me? Am I a child? And anyways, why are you and Shinobu tag teaming on something like that?

3:23 – Have you been asking Shinobu about me? You don’t have to ask him about anything, I’ll tell you myself. Go ahead and ask me if you have any questions. But before that, another beer please! *bag rustling* Thanks. *drinking* So? Go ahead.

4:02 – I like meat, but I hate celery. As for a place that I like, the Amagi’s house. And a place I hate, hm… Well, let’s leave that one alone. My favorite music is rock, and there’s no music that I dislike. I’ll listen to most anything. I’m good at the guitar and… because it was the family business, tea ceremony. But now I don’t really even like looking at tea.

4:40 – After that, the people that I cherish are… Narumi, Shinobu, Yuusei, Tatsuo, and Narumi’s parents. As for the person I like… you. The person I love is also you. Is there anything else you want to ask about? I decided I wouldn’t lie to you about anything, so I’ll tell you whatever you want me to.

5:14 – So? What else is there? Oh, how I feel right now? Hm… Let’s see. *leans closer* I want to hold you. How about you? A kiss? Okay, let’s do it. Close your eyes. Yeah, just like that… *kiss*

6:12 – What do you mean what? I want to get you drunk too, so I made you drink some.　When you get drunk your cheeks go red, your eyes go moist, and you start staring at me. I can’t get enough of that face you make when you’re drunk… so I wanted to see it. Plus, when you get drunk you’re more honest with me and let me spoil you.

6:42 – You still haven’t had enough alcohol, right? I’ll help you drink. Open your mouth. *kiss* Ah… Some of it dribbled down your lips. So lewd…  Me? I’m not drunk. I was waiting for you to get drunk.

7:24 – That’s right, adults are cheaters. Shall we continue like this? Or do you want to go to the bed now?

Track 5 – Everything by… which music is you

0:23 – About time I head back… *footsteps* Oh, the moon. Hm? Nice work today. What’s wrong? You came out here to get a breather? That’s too bad. Here I thought you were lonely and came out to see me while I was smoking.

0:57 – Yeah, I already knew your answer but asked anyways. I told you before that I’m conceited. Well, I’m done with my smoke and was about to return anyways. But now that you’re here, I think I’ll linger and talk with you before I go back.

1:24 – I didn’t think you’d show up at a drinking party that Kippei invited me to. Yeah, I heard already. You met them at the studio and they dragged you along. Kippei is pretty pushy after all, huh? Seems like you guys were having fun at your table. But please, don’t let Narumi drink too much. Even though he doesn’t show it on the outside, he gets drunk before you know it.

2:02 – It’s not me being overprotective, I’m just worried. Am I worried about you? Nope… Did you think I’d say that? Of course I am. Worried that you’re getting along too well with Narumi, that Yuusei is getting too close, that Yuuki is being too touchy with you…

2:29 – *sigh* What are you grinning about? Yeah, I’m jealous. It’s fine that you get along, but getting along too well is… Oh! Don’t grab onto me without warning like that. You don’t know who might be watching?

2:51 – Just a little, huh? If someone comes we have to let go. Okay, good girl. My table? It’s a total mess. I’m busy enough between Kippei’s drunken grandstanding and Shinobu’s lecturing, and then Tasuku’s downing drinks like it has nothing to do with him. Why do I have to drink with those three?

3:27 – Isn’t it weird in the first place that when I try to sit beside you, Yuusei and Yuuki both get in my way? Then when I try to drink a beer, Kippei snatches it from me. I try to eat a snack and Tasuku takes that from me. Then beside me, Shinobu is drunk and trying to eat nut shells. It’s incredibly tiring.

3:51 – It seems like fun? Really, you… I’m not pouting. Like a child? I’m an adult, you know. Should I demonstrate that for you? She rejected me… Ungh… I guess I have no choice but to just hold you while I can.

4:27 – You… smell good. Yeah, I’m drunk. I get like this when I drink. Ahh, just holding you like this calms me… I enjoy how loud and exciting it can be drinking with everyone, but… I also like it when it’s just the two of us.

4:56 – I’d never thought that way before now. Oh, since you made me jealous, can you say it for me? That’s right, tell me that you love me. Yes, right here. You will when we get back to the room? So that means you’re going to stay over at my place today?

5:28 – Are you off tomorrow? Okay, then I’ll be patient for now. Well then, shall we head back? Otherwise they’ll start making fun of us. I don’t mind it, but you don’t like it, right? I know, it’s embarrassing. And I also don’t like watching them tease you either.

6:06 – Before we head back… *kiss* I want to hurry up and wrap you in my arms. *sigh* You stay here a little longer, I’ll go on ahead. You’re asking why? Because I don’t want them to see the expression you’re wearing right now. Then, see you after.

7:09 – Go in. *sound of the door locking* I don’t have to hold back anymore now, right? *kissing* No way, I can’t hold back anymore. Right here, right now… *peeling clothes off* Dammit… How do I take off these clothes? *kissing* You won’t run away, huh?

8:10 – Sorry. *sigh* I just can’t… I lose my composure when it comes to you. I get too jealous, because… I don’t want anyone to take you from me. Yeah, I guess that’s it. I’m worried. I mean, the way the two of us started off… wasn’t all that good.

8:59 – I guess it would be better to say it was the absolute worst way to start off. I hurt you and treated you horribly for the sake of my own ego. Just so I could get you away from Narumi, I lied to you, and I even took your first time.

9:21 – And yet you told me that you loved me. I was sure you had to have hated me, so there was no way you could feel that way, but… Maybe it’s because I’m the only guy you’ve been with, so that’s why you can say you love me right now– *slap*

9:44 – Sorry. It’s not that I doubt your feelings. I even feel conceited about the fact that you even looked my way in the first place. But… I can’t change the past. And I don’t think… I have the right to be loved by you.

10:10 – But… I don’t want to let you go. The more I got to know you, the more time I spent you, I fell in love with you. I can’t give you up now… The fact that music is my number one still hasn’t changed. If someone asked me to pick between you and music, I’d pick music.

10:45 – But… I love you enough that I would hesitate and have to think about it. You feel the same? Yeah, I guess we’re both like that. Hey, could you let me do things over again? I want to love you the right way. Want to get in bed now?

12:03 – You’re blushing… It’s cute. Don’t hold back, let me hear your voice. That’s right… Just like you did a moment ago. Do you love me? Me too, I love you. So cute… *sound of bed sheets moving* Oh? *Yuki humming to himself* No, not that phrase… Come on, don’t disappear on me… *continues humming, footsteps as he heads to his computer*

13:25 – And done. Now just to save it… So bright… Ah, crap… I did it again. She’s sleeping soundly. I better apologize to her when she wakes up. I’m sorry. Thank you, for loving someone like me.

14:20 – Get some rest. *kiss* Good night, my one and only.

Track 6 – Kiss me before I rise

0:05 – You’re sleeping sound… Such a cute sleeping face. What are you dreaming about? You’ll probably forget it by tomorrow morning. *gets up and heads for the balcony, taking out a cigarette to smoke*

1:00 – *sound of sheets moving as you get out of bed* You’re awake, huh? *Yuki puts out his cigarette* It’s fine, your health is more important. It’s cold over here, let’s go back inside. *sound of the door closing*

1:37 – You look like you’re still tired. Want to go back to bed? Me? I’m going to stay awake a little longer. I’m not going to go anywhere, I’ll stay right here. Nn…? What’s wrong, hugging me suddenly? It’s rare for you to act clingy like this.

2:09 – You thought I left? What are you saying, there’s no way that would happen, right? I’m right beside you. Yes, yes, there, there, spoiled girl. I’m not making fun of you, in fact I want to pamper you right now.

2:48 – Let you pamper me? I’m more the pampering type than the type to be pampered. I’m treating you like a kid? Of course I am. *sound of Yuki getting punched* Don’t get mad, I have a good reason for it.

3:14 – What reason? You won’t know if I don’t tell you? The way you keep looking at me is so arousing, I’m treating you like a kid to try to distract from it. If I don’t… then I’ll want to have sex with you again tonight… Okay?

3:41 – *laughing* Don’t hit me. But you’re not completely against it, right? You are? Hm, I wonder. Can I test that theory? You want to know how I’m going to do that? Like this. *kissing* See, your body is being honest.

4:15 – If only your mouth could be as honest… *struggling sounds* Ow, don’t bite me out of nowhere like that. Are you a dog? Huh? What are you disappointed about? Of course there’s only teeth marks, you bit me. Wait, were you trying to leave a hickey? Come on, don’t turn away.

5:00 – Look at me. I was right, wasn’t I? A hickey is a way to prevent cheating? Who told you that? Of course it was Yuusei… I’ll have a word with him tomorrow. Hey, you don’t have to do that. I won’t cheat on you anyways.

5:30 – I may not seem it, but I’m sincere. Even when I had a girlfriend in the past I never cheated. Sorry, that’s not really a pleasant topic either, is it… But anyways, as long as you’re beside me, I’m happy. Yeah, that’s right, I need Narumi and music in my life too… And beer.

6:04 – Don’t laugh, seriously… Oh yeah, let me teach you something. If you want to leave a hickey… *kissing* You do it like this. You don’t bite down, you just suck. Understand?

6:35 – It’s fine, no one will notice if you have a hickey here. Now, if you understand how to do it, go ahead and try. You wanted to put a hickey on me, right? You sure you don’t want to? You really don’t want to? *chuckling* It’s a little late to be getting embarrassed, you’re cute.

7:04 – Come on, it’s fine. Just try it. …It hurt a little, but you did it. Do you feel a little better now? Then I’m glad. In that case, there’s no reason for me to hold back anymore, right? What am I holding back on? *kissing*

7:56 – I want to feel you. Hm? You have a favor to ask? What is it? You want me to get up before you in the morning and wake you with a kiss? *deep breath* I wonder if I can wake up that early… You’re going to go to bed now if I won’t agree to do it? That’s not fair.

8:31 – Okay, we’ll have it your way then. *kissing* I want to hear you cry out for me with that sweet voice. I love you.