#tbh i was fangirling while drawing this hehe

[cottelini]

The Bard and the Beast

[pockymllk]

Pt 2 of Pocky’s Manhwa recs for hopeless/historical romantics!

If you liked my first recommendation list, this one will be an instant hit for you as well<3 Read on if you’d like to meet more strong female leads (maybe a dash of villains here & there) and romance and of course amazing stories.

1) A capable Maid (also called ‘a talented maid’)

The useless maid, Marie, has never been able to do anything correctly. But, after caring for a dying prisoner, she becomes a person she had always wanted to be. This is the start of the capable maid, Marie.

- I’ve never seen anyone talk ab this manhwa and it’s so criminally underrated! I’m playing favourites here but 100% I can’t recommend this one enough.

- The story itself is an extremely refreshing face in the sea of isekais and whilst the main plot right now is on a lighter side I can see the story diverting to a more mature/serious tone soon so it’s a perfect balance without being overly complicated. The plot is simple but engaging and it actually has a serious sense of direction which makes you feel rewarded when it progresses at each chapters. But I will admit that the first few chapters were a tad bit slower so it’s something you should keep in mind!

- I think part of the appeal of this manhwa for me is the FL. while I love seeing stunning FLs with blonde hair and blue eyes, seeing this allows me to create a sort of silly little attachment to her. Despite her humane flaws and all, I can say that FL is one of my favourites.

- like many other romances there is surprisingly few cliche scenes and by far my favourite thing about this manhwa is how well paced the the romance is with the FL and ML . It is very realistic (no sudden love at first sights) and is a result of a buildup over the chapters. It also has one of the healthiest relationships ive seen so far including their interactions make it so cherished because you’ve been rooting for them since the very start. This manhwa knows how to deliver the romances at the right times and develops it well too

- both FL and ML are so tooth rottingly cute I swear my heart actually fluttered at some scenes

- highly highly recommend if you want a lighter read, steady plot and a strong capable young woman with her blushy yet heartbreakingly stubborn prince

Over rating : 4.9/5.0

Bonus thoughts : I also really like the art as it’s not completely over the top but so gorgeous at certain parts (look below for what I’m talking about hehe)

2) The Villainess is a Marionette

Cayena, the Imperial Princess, was known as the most beautiful woman in the Empire. She was a woman who knew nothing but evil and luxury.However, she was destined for ruin: she would be used as a chess piece by her younger brother to secure his throne and killed by her crazy husband. She had to change things before she became that Cayena.

- I cannot recommend this enough!! It does have your typical trope of a once foolish female lead reliving her life after a 2nd chance and tbh I’m not really fond of the cliches but damn, I absolutely adore this one.

- The story itself is a perfect balance between character and plot focused (politics, romance, power struggles etc), I see further development in the plot later on but since it’s still in the first 30 chapters it has done a great job setting up the base already. Oftentimes the politics can get a little confusing but overall it still follows a very clean frame.

- I’m absolutely smitten with the female lead instead of the male lead (she is just so admirable + respectable), definitely a must read if you wish to see a mature and well written character paired with the storyline. I’ve read many stories regarding this trope but I promise there’s something special about this one that you won’t regret reading

- Also! (TW: mental health) I think this story does a really great job capturing past traumas and definitely doesn’t shy away from showing the effect it can have on the characters so please keep in mind when reading this!

Overall Rating: 4.8/5.0

Bonus thoughts: I can fangirl ages about the art again but gosh its absolutely stunning and so pleasing to the eyes which just makes this manhwa such an excellent read overall

3) A Symbiotic relationship between A rabbit and a Black Panther 

I was a rabbit shapeshifter who couldn’t even transform into a human by my coming of age ceremony. My family said that I was just a halfling and placed me in a basket… Then I was then picked up by a black panther with an awful personality. This fierce beast. Staring at my trembling face, the black panther’s eyes glistened. “How thrilling.” Mom, I think he’s crazy! To survive a fairly crazy black panther. “The wild beasts are possessive, no matter what it is.” ….Is it possible?

- oddly eccentric FL and ML. the first thing that drew me in was the story and I stayed for the characters. 

- the only thing I’d like to point out is that this manhwa doesn’t have the best plot(?) imo and is most driven on by the unique characters that draw you in instead. This might not be suitable for everyone especially if you’re looking for a well written story. 

- still, FL is so adorably cute in her own way and I love that she’s so stubborn at times. it really shows that she’s strong in her own right without any help from others and ML is so weirdly funny at times I love it

- I can’t wait to see where the story will go further on as it’s pretty new so maybe the plot will pick up it’s pace in the future! 

Overall Rating : 4.0/5.0

[nad-zeta]

🌚Um.. a matchup for Ikesen, please? I'm usually confident, hardworking, and diligent. I'm considered the "star of the class" and a real genius and nerd, but I enjoy having fun as well! I love to draw manga, watch anime, play Otome and RPG games, listen to music, play the guitar, and sing! I'm a sensitive bean and I cry a lot if I do something wrong. I have a habit of blaming myself although I'm trying to stop that habit. I'm empathetic and I always try to make others happy by helping them. 1/2

🌚My confidence lies in what I do best. I love to speak in front, such as doing speech and public speaking, because I love to talk and inspire. I try my best to be helpful to others, but sometimes I try too much to please everyone. I'm a bit chubby and I'm a bit insecure but I try to be confident in my looks but I can't help it, food is life, hehe. My eyes are a unique brown especially when the sunlight shines through, my hair is also brown. I'm quite short, about 153-155 cm. Thank you! 2/2

Hi hi, love! 🌻Thank you so so much for the request!😆❤ Sorry for taking sooooo long! 😱I hope you enjoy it and i hope you have the best day! ❤🌻

So I match you with............. Sasuke

When you first arrive in the past and save Nobunaga from death by fire, you were hella confused. You have no idea what had happened to you, and honestly you low key thought it was some kind of prank. You laughed when nobunga told you, just who he was and what year it was. You looked around the tree line for the hidden cameras, but there was non. Honestly, things only started to feel real once you arrived at the castle and Nobunaga named you as princess.

From day one, you worked hard to earn the oda forces trust and respect. You were incredibly diligent, and soon all suspicion of you being a spy was dropped. You honestly brought new life into the castle, as your hard work inspired some of the lazier maids to pull up their socks, they couldn’t dare let the new princess outshine them. You went up and beyond what was expected of you, and the small details of your work certainly didn’t go unnoticed. Especially your addition of flowers in every room of the castle, which you would handpick every few days, it just seemed to brighten up the place and give it livelier energy.

TBH you were a big fan of history, so you knew the history of these historical figures pretty well. You low key had to catch yourself sometimes, especially before you completely nerd out in front of them. Especially when talking to Ieyasu, you had been a big fan of him since learning about him in history class, in fact, you were secretly fangirling over all the warlords. 

It got a bit lonely at times, you missed your friends and being able to chat about your favourite animes and mangas. You loved your new warlord friends, but it still felt like they just weren’t on the same wavelength as you. Your hobbies and interests were just so different, and you found it difficult to relate to them sometimes.

After Hideyoshi stop suspecting you of being an assassin, he became like your second mother, and today was a prime example of that. He had handed you a bag full of golden coins and shooed you to the markets to relax and take a load off. You wandered around aimlessly until something caught your attention. A nerdy looking guy wearing a white science coat, you got a bit closer and when you overheard his conversation with his friend you were positive, HE WAS ALSO FROM THE FUTURE. You were so excited to have finally met someone, not from this time that you instantly tapped him on the shoulder. You thought of a phrase that you could ask him, which would quickly confirm whether or not he was from your time. “Excuse me, dude could you please spill the tea on where you’re from.” You knew If he was truly from the future, he wouldn’t question your lingo or your addressing him as dude. Sasuke stared at you shook, just when you began to question whether he really was from the future, he gave a slither of a smile and said, “Exe.Sasuke stopped working, need to reboot,” all while doing some strange robot dance. The two of you laughed, leaving a very confused Yuki looking at the two of you. 

Sasuke took yours and Yuki’s hands and dragged both of you to the nearest teahouse where he explained that he had been looking for you for four years. “WHAT YOU’RE FROM THE FUTURE.” Yuki was in a state of shock, he always suspected Sasuke had a secret with the weird way he talked but never in a million years did he think this was possible. Meanwhile, you were over the moon as not only was Sasuke from the future, but he was also a fellow nerd 

Since that day, the three of you would hang out together every day. You finally found a friend that could understand all your nerdy jokes and references. Often the two of you would go to the teahouse together when Yuki was busy with work. You and Sasuke would legit chat for hours and hours about your favourite animes, otome games and mangas. When Yuki would finally join the two of you after work, it was standard procedure for you guys to tease the poor boy until he was as red as a beet. Sasuke loved that he had finally found a fellow intellectual and nerd as sometimes it was difficult to bounce ideas off his BFF, as let’s face it Yuki didn’t understand half the words that would come out of Sasuke’s mouth.

It had definitely become a tradition for the three of you to play boards at least once a week. Both you and Sasuke loved playing RPG games in the future, so the two of you banded together to create the closest version to that in this Sengoku period. You honestly loved these weekly game nights with the boys. It gave you a sense of nostalgia, and you couldn’t help but smile at the great time you were having with your new friends. These game nights were always filled with witty banter, plenty of junk food and a ton of laughs.

At some point, Kenshin and Shingen had come to visit their vassal only to walk into the room with, Yuki flipping the table in frustration, while you and Sasuke gripped your sides in laugher at his sore loser behaviour. Since then the god of war and Tiger of Kai would occasionally join your game nights, which you always enjoyed. The more people to tease and beat, the better. 

Soon it came time for them all to go back home and prepare for the war that was brewing between the two forces. You couldn’t help but cry when Sasuke and Yuki had come to say their goodbyes. You, after all, were a sensitive little bean and you were definitely going to miss nerding out and joking around. You sat alone in your room when suddenly out of thin air Kenshin jumped down from your roof, you were sister shook. Kenshin had been watching you and Sasuke for some time now during your game nights. He knew at this point that his ninja had fallen in love with you and honestly despite looks, Kenshin had a soft spot for those who he held dear. He asked if you would like to live in his castle with the wacky bunch, even going as far as offering you a job to sweeten the deal. You loved the oda forces, and they were definitely like family to you, but honestly, you had too long ago fallen for the nerdy ninja boy. Plus over time you had really come to love Kenshin and the gang. You definitely didn’t hesitate to accept Kenshin’s offer. You quickly packed up all your belongings and wrote a long letter to each of the Oda forces expressing how much you loved and was going to miss them. 

You made your way to Kasugayama with Kenshin to arrive on the evening of Sasuke’s birthday. Kenshin smiled as he walked into the banquet hall with you trailing behind him, “Sasuke I have a birthday gift for you.” Sasuke looked up and locked eyes with you, he was ecstatic. You simply smiled and walked over to your long time friend and handed him a birthday gift that you had managed to make for him on your journey to Kasugayama. 

You had hand-drawn him a manga, not only that but on the last page of this homemade manga was a confession of love. When Sasuke realized that you had felt the same way he did, he used his hand towel to very dramatically dab away his fake tears, before capturing you in his arms and showering your face in small kisses. You couldn’t help but break into the biggest blush as everyone at the banquet cheered and whistle. Honestly, they had never seen Sasuke ever show any kind of emotion, but now with you in his arms, he was wearing the biggest smile and radiating pure happiness.

Sasuke loved everything about you. He loved that you could sing and play instruments. He could listen to your beautiful voice for hours and hours, he especially enjoyed it when the two of you would make up stupid songs about the most random of topics and sing them while trolling the people of Kasugayama. It was always a good time to irritate them like younger siblings would. 

As a fellow intellectual, you relay enjoyed helping Sasuke with his research, tracking wormholes and discovering new theories of time and space. You loved bouncing ideas and theories off each other. Together the two of you managed to make and design the coolest ninja weapons, which was mostly for your entertainment. As the two of you would play ninja ninja out in the garden, throwing smoke bombs and blunt ninja stars at each other.

For a brief time, you and Sasuke even went back to the future so that Sasuke could present his research findings. He honestly was such a nervous little bean, so he really appreciated the fact that you were right there by his side the entire time, giving him all the help and support. He also loved that you helped him with his presenting skill and listened to his presentation over and over until it was perfect. Of course, after the presentation was over, the two of you went back to the past the second the next wormhole opened, as that was where all your friends and loved ones were. 

Upon your return, Kenshin threw the two of you a big banquet to welcome you home, where Sasuke sang your praise for helping and supporting him. Kenshin was so impressed by your skills in the field of public speaking and presenting that he actually appointed you an official job as Uesugi force negotiator and mediator. A job which enables you to inspire people to work together towards a more peaceful world, free of conflict.  

Sasuke knew that you had some insecurities around your body, which he didn’t understand at all as, in his eyes, you were the most beautiful woman alive. A fact, which he would remind you of every day by wrapping his arms around your waist and gently whispering just how much he adored you, before meeting your lips in a sweet kiss. 

Sasuke loved to spend as much time as humanly possible with you, joking around and chatting for hours and hours about all your common interests. If the two of you cuties aren’t trolling Yuki, you are snuggled together just enjoying each other presence. Usually, Sasuke would hold you in his arms as he rests his head on your shoulder while you play the guitar and sing the most beautiful songs to him. 

This romantic ninja boy will most definitely also take you up onto the rooftop and cuddle with you while telling you everything he knows about the stars and universe above you. You can’t help but smile and kiss his cheek thanking the universe for sending you your better half

Other potential matches..........Mitsunari! 

I hope you enjoyed this love and I hope you have a super good day! 🔥❤🌻😊

[blvenote]

clears throat A-HEM i. have words. about this.

first of all, skfbkwnfjejISBDKSIDJ AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH i love flustered, shy, squishable chan 😞😞😞😞 he's just so soft in this one and the way u wrote him practically falling over himself for cool person yn was so endearing. like i absolutely adored the dynamic !! and u don't often see badass yns :0

also, love the hoshi quirks 💀💀 that man is so funny and for what ?? WATERING PLANTS W NONEXISTENT WATER BAHAHAHHAHA HE WOULD BE A TERRIBLE EAVESDROPPER 💀💀 it's even funnier when yn points it out specifically and will never let him live that down cuz tbh same

“Pleasure’s all mine,” Jeonghan drawls, but the way he subtly scans the other boy from head to toe tells Chan it’s anything but.

at this exact moment, i quite literally went OH NOOOOOOOO bc, as a jeonghan enjoyer, i cannot resist bad boy jeonghan 😔 even if he's an asshole 😔 cries

also, the little flower inclusions as well were so great !! i've always found the language of flowers fascinating, and w the lavender roses, cherry blossoms, pink camellias, and anemones — OOH!! good stuff. and i saw in the note at the bottom that u also worked in like ,, , blooming szns to fit w the plot?? like,, , ur kidding that's so cool omg and so so clever !!!! idk much abt it either, but that really is a clever way to incorporate symbolism into the structure and :') gahh good stuff

You look down at his notepad and smile at the drawing he had been mindlessly doodling a while ago. Cherry blossoms. For fresh starts.

NO BUT TELL ME WHY AT THIS PART I IMAGINED HIM W THE CARTOONISH LOVE HEARTS WAFTING FROM HIS HEAD AND EYES W THE DOPEY ASF SMILE 😭😭😭 HE'S SO CUTE SOMEONE HEEELP—

okay uhm that is a summary of my fangirling :D loved the fic hehe if u could not tell <3

the secret language of flowers — lee chan

word count | 6.5k

pairing | lee chan (svt) x gender neutral reader; appearances by jeonghan (who’s kinda an asshole in this ahjsjaks i’m sorry 😭), soonyoung, joshua and vernon

warning(s) / includes | mentions of needles and getting tattoos, swearing, one innuendo reader makes about biting? 

genre | fluff, angst, humour, non-idol au, florist/tattoo artist au, chan is also shirtless towards the end haha oops 😁

note | dedicating this to my dear ash aka @chanberriees who deserves an award for putting up with my chan brainrot hours and for helping me develop some of the ideas 🥺 ily bestie 🤧💖 

summary | chan thought you’d be the last person who’d ever step foot in a flower shop. it doesn’t help that he has the biggest crush on you either.

a/n | ah yes the classic cute florist x cold-on-the-outside tattoo artist trope 🤧🤧 more lee chan content bc it’s what the world needs ✨ i didn’t scrap the hongjoong blue moon inspired piece i promise ahjshwjs 😭

Chan sees you every day through the glass display window of his parents’ flower shop.

You pass by at 8 a.m. sharp, he notices. No earlier, no later. You usually also have a to-go cup of iced coffee from the café down the street as you walk with your head high and back straight. Your strides are purposeful and confident, but there’s also a sense of effortless nonchalance, like you could command the attention of a room without lifting a single finger.

Though, there was one time where you appeared 23 minutes later than you normally do—is it creepy that he counted?—he was watering the hanging plants outside when he saw you approaching, hair messy and footsteps hurried as you brushed past without a glance in his direction, and he assumed you were running late to work. That was the first time he’s ever seen you in such a disheveled state, so far from your usually commanding presence.

He likes it. He thinks it’s cute. He thinks you’re cute.

Later, he’d also learn that you work at the tattoo parlour just a few doors down, though he should’ve known given the impressive collection of tattoos that decorate your skin, which only adds to your unapproachable aura.

To put it simply—you intimidate the crap out of Chan. The two of you could not be any more different from each other, completely opposite ends of the spectrum. He’s soft sweaters in pastel colours, lattes with extra milk and caramel syrup, pretty flowers and silky petals; you’re all-black outfits and sharp eyeliner, plain coffee with not a single drop of dairy whatsoever.

Perhaps you’re lactose intolerant, or maybe anything but black coffee ruins your meticulously-crafted aesthetic.

Either way, he finds you utterly mesmerising.

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[krystledraws]

While I do miss your cute art just worry about getting better for now and don't push too much. I like your theories on 100 Year Quest and nalu! I wanted to ask if you thought about writing fanfics while you rest from drawing?

Thank you so much, that’s so incredibly kind!! Thank you for liking my fangirl ramblings, too, hehe. 🙈 I haven’t really thought about writing any fanfictions, tbh. I haven’t written actual prose in a long time? (My most recent written projects have all been script-based (for comics/doujin.) Maybe one of these days I could give it a go, but I’m not sure how it would turn out, lol.

That being said, if you like any of my ideas, you’re always welcome to make them into a fic - just let me know so I can read and share. 😊

[haebxtna]

This has been super late as I had my mini-vacation more than a week ago. Nothing special, I just wrote your usernames on the sand to let you know that I am grateful that you’ve graced my fetus muse that is Haebitna with your presence. She’s just a little over a month old and I am happy to be able to have her meet your muses the same way as I am happy to meet you lovely writers. And I hope we could continue writing wonderful stories with each other <3

(just excuse my handwriting pls)

@jinseinoai​

We’re known each other for years now and I’m glad to have found you again. Although we haven’t really gotten far writing with each other before, I am looking forward to Haebitna and Minkyung’s relationship! <3

@stilledsouls

​You are one of first people I plotted with (thank you for sending that starter) and I really appreciate it. Thank you for liking my writings and I am really looking forward to see more of Hanbyul and Haebitna. And please know that I do adore your writing and I am utterly stunned with that poem you wrote <3

@signiferi

Also one of those few Haebitna interacted with! Come to think of it we never really plotted anything with Hae and Sam but I like how things are going so far. Thank you for writing a thread with me and I am looking forward to their friendship. And hopefully we can plot something new for them in the future <3

@kyura92

I’ve already said a lot with the positivity post I did for you but here I go again! I’m thankful that you’ve wrote Bloody Cupcakes with me. I do feel glad to be able to help with other muse’s plot developments. And you are very friendly and nice! Keep it up bb! <3

@covurt

Okay, I did wrote this when your username was still ofpixiedusts hehe but anyway thank you for plotting with Haebitna. I know that we have a serious tone to their dynamics as of now, being drinking buddies and each other’s shock absorbers or something, and I hope they could grow closer in the future. (and I shall reply to thread soon ;; I am sorry I’m so slow lately }

@yokviboy

An amazing writer, really! Your writing style is unique and it is so pleasing to read! Also I like that you also like angst because I love people who like angst! <3 I’m sorry if Haebitna is so comical at times (err. most of the time. I can’t help it ;;) but I am really excited as to how things will go for them (how long can Haebitna stand her boss) ehehe. <3

@intotheblve

BB! With whom I have written a very tragic love story with! *.* Let me just tell you that I am amazed as to how you are able to keep up with a lot of muses! Although we are going a bit light with Bibi and Riri now, I hope we could write some angst soon. (we know we both love writing angst!) I also hope that work is treating you well. I miss talking to you <3

@pullstrings

It’s actually funny to think that I’ve stalked you for a while on my other account. I am pretty amazed with Jungah as she is quite an interesting character. <I am a fan, okay. u.u> And you are an amazing writer and I can’t help but be drawn at your writing So it is really an honor to be able to plot with you (I love how intricate you are with the details of the plots/threads tbh) And I am looking forward to see the development between Hae and Jungah especially when.. you know. :) <3

@seulpeun

My aegi! <3 You don’t know how happy I am when you’ve found me because I seriously missed the people I talked with years before esp you! And I’m happy that I am able to write with you again <3 I love the character you made and how you’ve obviously given lots of thoughts to this use, seeing as how detailed it is, and how her plot has a certain direction (idk I feel like there’s just a few rpers who actually have thought of what will happen to their muses in the future). And you write so lovely and it draws so much emotion that I could almost feel Eunha/Byul coming into life. < I will always fangirl your writing <3 >Thank you thank you and I am also looking forward to the things we’ve plot for Hae and my other muse <3

YOU ARE ALL LOVELY PEOPLE and I am looking forward to create wonderful memories with our muses and a wonderful friendship between us! ily all! -showers you all with love and kisses-<3