#that she called out to saya that day

[mihotose]

tsuzuri likes how smooth kozue's hair is and at their beach training camp kozue put her camellia oil into tsuzuri's hair

[love-belle]

lo mein kayamat tak hua tera !!!

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ in which everyone knows that they want each other, except for them and it's time that they change it.

or

for when you find out forever waala love. ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚

social media au // f1 x platonic!reader // aditya roy kapur x fem!reader

warnings - language

author's note - this is for my desi f1 fans and desi f1 fans only ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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-> sidmalhotra badtameez ( disrespectful )

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-> username need to see this happen immediately for mental health purposes

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[maleyanderecafe]

Kaede, the yandere boyfriend (Oneshot)

Created by: Murasaki yukari/Isako

Genre: Smut

It's been a while since I've done a yandere smut translation, but here we are. This one is actually surprisingly pretty sweet considering that Saya does accept Kaede at the end. Very cute. Originally this was going to be something that was translated with the translation group I'm in, but unfortunately I'm really impatient. As always if you like my work you can always donate to me at kofi.com/lunaslurp.

The story starts out with Saya recalling Kaede's confession to her in university. While she is happy about the confession, she also feels really inadequate next to him, wondering why he confessed to her all this time. During their date, Kaede gives Saya a smartwatch, something she initially refuses due to the fact that she had already gotten another gift from Kaede earlier, a necklace. She eventually agrees to keep it, though she does feel bad about it. At her job, she gets invited by a coworker to go out and eat with the other coworkers. She asks Kaede and after a brief questioning of if there will be any guys, she eventually decides to go. During the hangout, a bunch of guys come in and crash the party, with Saya being too awkward to try to leave. One of the guys starts to talk to her and compliment her, making good conversation about a comedy show they both like. At this point, Kaede starts to call her like crazy, with her watch and necklace buzzing as well. Eventually, Kaede comes in person to drag Saya away from the other people, basically getting jealous and having sex with her. During the sex, Saya asks if Kaede does love her, which he does respond with a happy yes. He also reveals that Saya is actually quite popular with people and that because of this he had to isolate her by getting rid of the other guys. He also mentions that her phone, necklace and watch are bugged with a gps tracking device. While he talks about this, he does seem to feel that Saya is unlucky to be with him, but Saya accepts all of him regardless, happy that he has confessed to her in this way. After some more sex, we get a flashback to when Kaede fell in love with Saya in the first place. Kaede had apparently been involved between some sort of fight between the girls, and was talking to Saya about it. Saya states that he should treat himself with kindness as well just as he treats the girls with kindness and falls for her in that regard. The next day, Saya apologizes to her coworkers for suddenly bailing, giving them the money. Her coworkers ask if that man was her boyfriend, to which she responds happily, even complimenting him ina a lovey dovey way. Upon leaving, Saya finds Kaede evesdropping on the conversation with the earbuds he has on, embarrassed that Saya said such things, presumably for her to hear. The coworkers talk about how Kaede is kind of scary, but if that the two of them are happy, then it's okay.

This story kind of reminds me of Yandere Killing!! ~When I told my obsessive childhood friend, “I love you too,” she shifted to the romantic comedy route~, which is the other smut I translated, since they both accept the yandere during sex. Of course, Yandere Killing!! is much more comedic in nature while this one is more sweet, but it is weird that it happened twice. I honestly did think initially that Saya's feelings of inadequacy were actually caused by Kaede, but it actually turns out they both felt they weren't good enough for each other, which kind of adds to that sort of sweet factor when they do end up confessing to each other. Kaede has the general factor of stalking Saya through tracking devices, namely on her various gifts that she was given, so it was cute that in the end Saya basically talked about how much she loved Kaede presumably so that he would hear it as well through the devices. Though as a smut, other than the cuteness factor (both in the story and between the people who made it), I don't really have too much to say. It's cute, the artwork is rather nice and it has some yandere things in it.

Anyways, hopefully you guys enjoy this translation. I don't really have much to say about it, but I hope you do read it because I did take the time to translate it. If you have suggests for what yandere manga to translate from Chinese to English let me know.

[eponastory]

Beads

There was silence all around Zuko as he sat alone by the turtle-duck pond. The sky was filled with rainclouds, but not a single drop had fallen just yet. Still, he could feel it brewing, gathering up in the sky just like in his old soul. The deep feeling of nostalgia that came and went with every breath always called up memories of times that he cherished.

Times with the only friends he had ever had and then the woman he loved more than life itself.

He was the last one now. Somehow, he outlived them all. It was not supposed to be this way, but as time kept ticking on, his body refused to give up on life. All he had was memories that were slowly fading in detail as the days, weeks, and months went on.

"Grandfather?" His silence was interrupted by his grandson, Iroh. He cracked his unblemished eye open and grunted at the halt in his thoughts. "It's about to rain. Mother said you need to go inside before it starts pouring down." Izumi was not one to fret over him in public, but behind closed doors, she was on him about his health.

"I'll be fine. I don't mind the rain." Zuko closed his eye and took in a deep breath before settling himself again. Rain made him think of her when she was much younger, alive, and full of fury. "It brings back memories."

"I don't think Mother sees it that way." He could hear Iroh crossing his arms. His grandson was so much like him in so many ways, yet there was a lot of his grandmother in him too. The way he sighed reminded Zuko of her so much. "I also think Uncle Koda said something about a game of Pi Sho later." His eldest son was only in the Fire Nation for a little while for some trade agreement or something like that.

"Tell, them both I will be in soon if they are that worried about me." Zuko told his grandson.

Then he was left in peace again with his memories.

It was Zuko's idea to have four children, but how she had gone along with that idea was beyond him. All four of their children were bothersome now, but he still loved them and made sure they had everything they needed even though he had little to give them now.

As soon as Izumi was old enough and able to take on the mantle of Fire Lord, Zuko was quick to relinquish it. After the formalities and Izumi's coronation, he took his wife on a very long trip across the world. Just the two of them traveling alone had brought back a new flame of love between them. Of course, at this point, Zuko's hair was only graying at his temples. Katara's on the other hand, had yet to show any change.

"Let me braid your hair." He felt her hand on his bare shoulder as he sat at the edge of their bed. They had been in the South Pole for a total of four days when she decided to buy some carved whalebone beads.

"Why?" He turned his head to look at her with his eyebrow raised. He knew that look on her face when he saw it. "You're up to something."

"Can I not braid my husband's hair for once?" She had already grabbed a lock of his graying hair behind his good ear with her other hand. "I just want to braid it."

"Fine." Zuko sighed out before she slapped his arm playfully earning his glare.

"You're so grumpy today. Is it because we have to go home in a few weeks?" Katara asked as she stood on her knees behind him and started on a small braid. "We could stay as long as we want."

"I'm fine with going home. We have grandchildren that require our attention." He thought about his young granddaughter, Saya, who was only four years old and her younger brother Kai. If there was anything Zuko loved more than his children, it was his grandchildren.

"Then why are you grumpy?" If Katara did not know him so well, he would say he was fine, but he knew better than to deny her. "You've been in a mood all morning."

"It's your brother." He felt a tug on the braid she was working on.

"What did Sokka do this time?" There was a huff from behind him as she pulled on the braid again, only a little harder this time. "Don't tell me he wants to take you hunting, we all know what happened last time."

"He wants to 'sword bend' again." There was a giggle from his wife as she slid her fingers up the newly made braid. "In front of everyone."

"I'll make sure to hide his boomerang this time, if it makes you feel better." He felt her thread the braid through something before tying it off and letting it hang on his shoulder. "There, all done."

He picked up the new braid to see what she had done to it and found she had threaded three whalebone beads onto it. One of them carved with a dragon like Druk that sat between two lotus beads. Zuko looked at her when she wrapped her arms around him from behind and rested her chin on his shoulder.

"Happy Birthday." She kissed him on his cheek. "I love you."

When he felt the first drop of rain on his cheek, he opened his eyes with his fingers wrapped around the beads still hanging in the braid she had woven together years ago.

How he missed her.

[katealpha]

Hot Take

I ship Raya and Sisu over Raya and Namaari. Here’s why!

• The biggest reason. Sisu has an adorable, scrimblo human form that she can change into at will. Raya’s got the best of both worlds.

•Sisu and Raya would be around each other much more often, depending on what you’d have Sisu doing after the events of the movie. In my headcanon, Sisu went right to Heart after helping relieve Kumandra, and effectively became Raya’s roommate. Namaari on the other hand is a princess of another land and having her own responsibilities, may not have as much time for Raya.

• Sisu has nowhere near as much negative baggage as Namaari. Namaari is partially the reason why the Druun returned to Kumandra, and half of the reason why they were nearly screwed forever, with six years in between these two events of the two hating one another’s guts. Personally I’m not too sure what kind of romantic relationship could spawn out of those events. In Sisu’s case, Raya spent a quarter of her life trying to find her, and all her life fascinated and revering her. When she’s woken up, Sisu isn’t exactly what Raya had in mind, but she’s still the first positive social interaction Raya’s had in literal years.

• Sisu’s presence in her life made Raya a better person. The other biggest reason for me is that Sisu simply completes Raya in a way I feel like Namaari doesn’t. In the movie Raya distrusts everyone around her to an almost absurd degree. While her worry is understandable, Sisu is able to get Raya to lighten up and give people a chance after she had previously stated that she’d completely lost her hope in humanity. Sisu’s positive influence eventually got Raya to find hope that her father’s dream could become a reality, and she ended up adopting Sisu’s more forgiving attitude, and let go of the hatred she had for Namaari and her people.

•Losing Sisu sent Raya into a frenzy. While losing her father seemed to have traumatized her deeply, losing Sisu to that very preventable accident Namaari caused made Raya nearly kill for revenge. I think that says something about how deeply she felt about Sisu despite only knowing her for a few days at most.

•Her own death and the consequences of being revived can serve as something Raya and Sisu can overcome as a couple. Some people were bothered by how Sisu dying and coming back didn’t seem to have any consequences. I agree with this sentiment, which is why in my headcanon, Sisu is not only severely traumatized by the event, but has a chronic pain in her heart where the arrow hit her. This in my headcanon is the catalyst for Raya and Sisu forming a much closer bond. Trauma is something Raya knows all too well, and her having to help Sisu overcome it like the dragon once did with her, I feel can not just be very wholesome, but lead to bigger things.

•I just think Raya getting together with the titular “Last Dragon” is just a neat idea. Heroes falling in love with the things they’re sent to find on their quest is one of those tropes I really like, especially when that love is reciprocated, and Sisu is a character that very much represents the love that Raya loses and gains back over the course of the movie.

So that’s that. Personally I’d love to see more Raya X Sisu arts, as well as an official ship name like Rayaari. I don’t have anything against Rayaari, on that note. Raya getting with Sisu is just my own preference, and there are plenty of reasons why Raya and Namaari can work.

So what shall we call this ship? Risu? Saya? Raysu? Siya? Definitely let me know what you think of this.

[mamaito]

What are your favorite visual novels? And Otome?

I prefer dark/taboo stories so most of what I'll mention is filled with it. I might've forgotten some cause I pulled this out from what I can still remember:

Rondo Duo -> Nukige yuri/futa, porn with plot. Considered as the most impressive artwork out there, everything is animated through flash. The plot revolves around this half french half japanese girl who was raised by an overly religious father, constantly chastising her and presumably being blamed for being a woman as they are considered an enemy of god for seducing men into sinning.

She encounters a demon who teaches her to experience sexual acts for the first time and the rest is history. She moves into Japan with her mother and goes to an all girls school and decided to corrupt them and introduce the act of sexual depravity.

Euphoria -> Nukige, porn with plot. Extreme content but amazing story, despite the things it depicts, it is actually a love story. It's about 7 people, 6 women and 1 man trapped in this facility and they are forced to commit extreme sexual acts with the mc just so they can escape this place, the more you choose the same participant, the sadistic it gets. It tackles the hidden nature of a person and encouraging this sadistic nature out in the open despite the mc not wanting to.

if you can stomach what this vn churns out then feel free. I don't like the majority of the fetishes this game has, the mc needs to fucking wash his dick and the two girls you can choose are useless from a plot stand point, you are better off pursuing the three women instead as they are more relevant.

Butterfly Affection -> Created by the same creator of Teaching Feeling. You find a strange creature in the middle of the road and you decided to bring it home and take care of it. Throughout the game, the creature will start to become more humanlike.

Boyfriend To Death Series -> Not a dating game, this is a survival vn where you try to escape from a bunch of psychopaths. Depending on what kind of survive you plan to do, you can straight up give yourself stockholm syndrome, etc. It is was entertaining, it scratched a need for more dark games.

Determinable Unstable -> Created by the same creator of Teaching Feeling. You encounter a creature named fear in the forest in an attempt to visit your grandfather's grave, the curiosity overtakes you eventually and try to communicate with her. You can customize her, but idk if this has been completed.

Sayonaro wo oshiete/Teach me how to say goodbye -> Nukige, porn with plot, infamous denpa horror. I also consider this as one of the best for it's story. You are a man who is just starting to be a teacher in this all girls school but one day you encountered a girl who you call an angel and start to have thoughts of her being violated.

Throughout the story, you're mostly trying to figure out what's real and what's not as you will suddenly get into a H scene and then it will return back to normal the next. The mc is schizophrenic btw, says and thinks the most outlandish things. There used to be an english translation but the elite bullied the guy who did it because it was not up to their standard in regards to capturing this game's wording.

Katawa Shoujo -> One of the classics out there, it is about pursuing a romantic relationship with a bunch of disabled girls and you, the player, is a young man who just recently found out he has a heart condition and is transferred to this school after trying to confess your love to a girl. It made me tear up.

Saya No Uta -> Nukige, porn with plot. Well known eldritch romance horror, you are a man who just got into a car crash and now suffer from a strange condition where everything around you smells and look like meat. He is unable to function through everyday life to the point that it's affecting his previous relationships negatively till he met a girl named Saya. In spite of his surroundings only she looks normal as he clings to her for sanity sake.

Minikui Mojika No Ko/The Ugly Duckling -> Nukige, porn with plot. This is more dark and about revenege than anything out there, it deals with a deformed young man who is bullied for his appearance at school and was lured by a female classmate into thinking he was getting confessed at, he eventually snaps and assaults her. What they don't know is that he has telephatic powers since at the very young age and it is part of the plot. What I like about this VN is that it has impressive animation effects, like the words floating around every character to give you insight on what they really feel and the entirety of it is just you looking down their feet most of the time, making you disassociate with the world.

There is no translation but let me give you a bit of it:

There is a monster in this vn. Yes. It is very unique.. It is a large, sentient dick. A long time ago, there was this overly lustful monk, and was said to have seduced the empress and chased out by the soldiers, but his manhood was too big and so decided to cut it. After that, the locals decided it'd be a great idea to deify this large rod as they claim it brings good fortune and medicinal properties and started a cult out of it. This gigantic member gives blue aphrodisiac when they give it a sacrificial maiden, but they found it too taxing and so made a group of their own maidens through inbreeding so they can toss the children they birth out to this deity.

The MC and one of the main interests are inbred. And only through this bloodline are they able to gain this power called Mojika(Mind Reading). My gripe with this one is that the MC keeps repeating himself, making it a slog to read through.

Morenatsu -> You know what this is about, I don't need to explain it. It has a good story and it really gives off that nostalgic and isolated village feel where you are an outsider of it. My only gripe is the bad ends which seems to be out of character for even the mc and feels out of nowhere, also fuck Kounosuke.

Kana Little Sister -> Eroge, incest. An emotional story about a forbidden romance between a brother and his sick sister. The H scenes are mostly towards your girlfriend and there is only one for Kana but it is optional. It changes the ending but it's not a requirement, really.

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As for the otome games, here:

Cancel A Format -> Fanmade game for hetalia, you play as a girl with amnesia in a private island where a school is set in. It is where all the country personifications go to as cultural exchange and alliance forming. You are pretending to be a guy out of fear of being targeted for being a girl and enroll there. Mostly crossdressing and misunderstand hijicks ensues, it also has the saddest routes because my eyes constantly hurt afterwards.

Girlish Love Revolution -> Yes. This is a dieting otome game, I hold it up in an esteem way. This was also one that lets you get together with your actual brother, blood relative, and he is the best route. There is already an english translation for it's DS version. I got the hardest guy to get in the game on my first try.

Hatoful Boyfriend -> Pigeon dating game, no ironic shit. This is peak. Once you've finished all the routes, you will unlock the true route and this is where this vn is heralded as one of the best.

Kuni No Alice Series -> I've also mentioned this before, this is unapologetically problematic and we are all here for it. Alice in wonderland themed, while I want to explain to you the plot, it's other sequels don't seem to follow it and has turned into something episodic. The gist is that this entire world is a game, those with roles and those who don't have them. Go play the original if want to learn more, it already has a fan translation.

The men are filled with red flags and Peter is the superior husband because he has mud on his ears and don't listen to anything you say.

Monochrome Heaven -> Do not let the art style fool you, this has the most interesting plot line out there. Even the bad endings hold information for you to piece together what's happening and their relationships. I highly recommend this one.

You are an orphaned girl selling matches till a man approaches you, he takes you home to make you his wife within a limited time. If you fail, he will kill you so while you're in the house, you'll learn things about the family and why the men there seems to die so young.

My Vow To My Liege -> Chinese otome, takes place in the last years of the dynasty where you are a girl disguising herself as a man in order to get respect in being a ruler of a nation. This is filled with despair and many characters will die, I assure you. The story is amazing and GouJian is the best.

Nameless -> Has the best yandere for an otome game and the story can get very dark. Your dolls turned into humans, and by going through all of them, you will unlock a secret route which will reveal the true main interest.

Taisho X Alice -> Good protagonist, good characters, good story. Katakana Alice is number one. Not spoiling the plot twist but it is episodic, some connecting but has it's own story where fairytale characters have been genderbent for a good reason and the only one who isn't is this mysterious guy named Alice.

The Men Of Yoshiwara Series -> In a remote island, men and women have switched roles, the men in this island are born as courtesans and live in brothels while the women are free and work, they only go to these brothels to bear children. Despite the wonky translation, the story is very good and the characters are memorable. Every character has their own story, it has bittersweet endings in most of them and it has made me tear up.

My favorite is Kikuya but Ohgiya has the better translation between the two. In my opinion, this all in the matters of taste so if you prefer the men in Ohgiya then go for it, my man is in Kikuya so I am obliged to prefer that one.

TMGS/Tokimeki Memorial Girls Side -> I've said this on the previous ask, it is in fact, one my favorites. There is already a translation for the three games.

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[Gakuen K] Munakata Reisi Route Translation

Appearance Check Exercise

LIST OF CHAPTERS

[Translation under the cut]

Fushimi: Hey, you. You're hiding earphones in there, aren't you? I'm confiscating them, so get them out.

Fushimi: If you want it back, go to Awashima-senseis's office after school. She will return them to you with an apology homework.

Saya: (Whaa… Fushimi-kun's aura is even scarier than usual)

Saya: (You couldn't fight back against that…)

Kukuri: Good morning. What's the matter in a place like that?

Saya: G-Good morning, Kukuri-chan.

Saya: We're doing a appearance-check exercise today in the Blue club to take control of the new students who are getting used to school for the summer.

Kukuri: Ahh, so that's what it's all about! It's tough being in the Blue club, isn't it?

Fushimi: You, don't waste your time chatting.

Saya: O-Okay! Well, see you later.

Kukuri: Yeah, in the classroom.

Munakata: Thank you for your hard work. I see that there are quite a lot of students who have broken the rule on bringing personal belongings.

Saya: Ah, Munakata-senpai. Thank you for your hard work.

Fushimi: Today is the first day, so it's quite relaxed.

Munakata: I see…I would like you to be careful at any time.

Munakata: We will advance with sword in hand, for our cause is pure.

Munakata: Please do crack down mercilessly with that spirit on those who break the rules.

Fushimi: Okay. I got it. Serious offenders will be instructed on the merits.

Saya: (Okay, I'll put more spirit into it, too!)

Fushimi: …Oi. You, what are you doing dressed like that?

Yata: Haa? What the hell is wrong with you in the morning? You're just picking a fight out of the blue?

Fushimi: … You're the one who's fighting with me. Where's your bag?

Why are you empty-handed?

Yata: Stop nagging me. I've thrown my textbooks in my desk, I don't need my lunch box because I'm going to the cafeteria.

Yata: I don't need a bag.

Fushimi: You've got a lot of courage leaving all your textbooks at school. President, allow me to draw my sword, please.

Saya: E-Eehh!? To draw a sword?

Munakata: …All right. A strict warning is necessary.

Saya: (Yata-kun it not a bad person, he'll understand if you talk to him…)

Choice: Fighting's not good ❤

Saya: Senpai, even if you say to take strict mesuares I don't think fighting is a good idea.

Munakata: This is not a fight. This is a crackdown.

Saya: I think the other students would see it as a same thing.

Saya: Can't we just give him a stern warning and call him into the staff room later?

Saya: I think it is better to talk to people who can understand if you talk to them.

Munakata: It can't be helped. If you insist so much, let's not draw swords.

Munakata: Yata-kun. I need you to go to the staff room after school with her.

Yata: Haa!?

Munakata: The lady is defending you. Please confess your sins here for her sake.

Yata: S-Sins…Damn it. All right, I'll go to the staff room!

Choice: Get him to apologize

Fushimi: Fushimi, ready.

Saya: Wait, Fushimi-kun.

Fushimi: Ha…?

Saya: Yata-kun, apologize.

Yata: For what?!

Saya: It's against school rules to not only not bringing your bag, but leaving your textbooks on your desk.

Saya: So, apologize properly.

Yata: …I-I'm sorry! I'll be careful next time, just don't come any closer!

Saya: Are you sorry for what you've done?

Yata: …Yeah.

Saya: You won't do it again?

Yata: No. I ain't gonna do it, I told you not to come closer!

Munakata: Well, then I'll leave it to you to instruct him this time.

Please take care of him.

Saya: Okay, understood!

Saya: (Thank goodness…Everything ended well)

Fushimi: Hm. You do this occasionally, don't you?

Saya: I-I guess so. But I like to feel good in the morning.

Munakata: That's right. That feeling is very important.

Munakata: Discipline is important, but please be flexible (take appropriate measures depending on the situation at the time), so that students can spend a pleasant time.

Saya: Okay, I'll do my best.

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Death Mark AU: Role Reversal with Demonic Possession

Based on the fanfic Windows of the Soul by KittenAnarchy, where Mary possesses Masamune instead of just giving him amnesia and Saya Kujou is our amnesiac heroine.

Thank you to NicoB for giving me something new to fixate over during the month of Hallows. Yes, I came across Spirit Hunter: Death Mark and now Kazuo Yashiki is my favorite wet cat man. Though with that love, I must now torture the middle-aged man. Oh jeez, I’m sounding like Mary now… 😬

Speaking of Mary, I think now is a perfect time to mention the fun AU idea I had based on a fanfic I found! For context in that fic, Saya had hidden away Mary’s legs so in retaliation she ripped Yashiki/Masamune’s eyes from his head and placed hers in, possessing him while Saya is the one who ends up with amnesia. There’s not much in that fic other than Saya meeting her possessed brother but I love the idea and wanted to give my own spin.

AU: I am planning on keeping Saya heavily damaging Mary in attempt to stop her. I felt it would add to the angst when Saya regains her memories and knows she accidentally caused her brother to become possessed and understands he was alone with that monster in his head for days. Cause, ya know, the Kujou siblings need regrets for their past actions.

The one thing I would changed is how Mary possesses Yashiki/Masamune. I’m someone who enjoys reading someone being trapped in their own body as someone else puppets them so I thought Mary would just pour all her essence into Yashiki/Masamune, The Conjuring style. That way, we can still have her fully in control with hints of big-brother Kujou trying to break though to warn his sister.

Also, I decided to do designing of my own Mary!Masamune outfit, since I feel like Mary would be like: “Oh? Of course you wear something like this for formalities!” And then the clothes would just be an alternative version of Mary’s. Well, an attempt at it. I really tried 🤣

Onto the events of Death Mark, Mary!Masamune would still take on the role as Mary did in the original canon as acting like an informant about the spirits but this time, he can walk so he acts like a servant to the Kujou household, saying only his first name and never giving Saya his family name.

But while Saya and her selected partners are out dealing with the spirits, I imagine the ones left behind would interact with Mary!Masamune — noting how he sometimes acts a little odd and not as cold and calculating when Saya is around (most of that is Yashiki fighting the possession or Mary giving him reigns but making sure he can’t call for help — typical Mary love). They would bring this up to Saya, who is starting to notice some strange things about the Kujou butler.

I should also mention that the memories Saya Kujou lost were of her brother, Mary, and her role as a spirit hunter. She knows she lives at the mansion, she has vague recollections about her father but any memory of Masamune, Mary, or the Mark are gone.

Anyway, that’s all I have for this AU at the moment. I just love me some possession and some angsty siblings so I wanted to contribute to the fandom. Also, enjoy a Mary!Masamiune without his hat and glasses!

Characters: Masamune Kujou (Here) // Saya Kujou

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I Think We're Alone Now

Billy Bennett x reader

Summary: Lex has dibs on Y/N, Kings Dominion's only group floater, but Marcus can't help but notice the lingering feelings between her and someone else.

Masterlist

Marcus sat at the only empty lunch table, situated in the middle of the room. He pulled out his journal and began writing, opting not to trust the cafeteria food in a school for assassins. Suddenly someone jumps over the table, he recognizes the green mohawk as soon as he sees it.

“I think Chico’s got a crush on you,” Billy comments sitting down across from Marcus, “Or he wants to kill you, probably kill.”

“Fuck that dude,” Marcus replied. “What’s his deal anyways?” Billy began explaining the nuances of the clique system within the school. “What about her? I thought you said that groups don’t mix.”

“They don’t, that’s Y/N, she’s special, her dads a hot shot assassin, no one knows exactly who he is, but there’s enough rumors to sink a ship. Plus everyone’s scared of her reputation, so they let her slide with the legacies, even though she doesn’t fit in with any particular group.” Marcus’s eyes lingered on the girl's form for a minute, as she talked with Saya and the Kurokis. “Nonono, you don’t want to do that, plus Lex has dibs on her if she ever dates a rat,” Billy protested.

“How can you have dibs on a person?”

“I don’t know, but he does,” Suddenly Billy straightens up a little bit and squirms in his seat. Marcus follows his gaze to see Y/N approaching them.

“Hey Billy…new kid,” she addressed them each with a smile, not something Marcus was expecting from the apparent most deadly person in the school, “How’s your day been so far?” she asked Marcus, scooching into the seat next to him. “I know how your day’s been,” She gestured to Billy’s arm with a sorry smile.

He laughed lightly shrugging, Y/N turned back to Marcus, “Traumatizing,” Marcus replied.

This earned a laugh from Y/N, “I like this one, can we keep him?” she jokingly asked Billy.

The three of them chatted for a few more minutes, before Y/N announced she had to go, “Do you have any final words of wisdom for Marcus on his first day?” Billy asked before she could leave fully.

“Try to keep your head attached to your body,” she joked (not really) backing away.

Billy watched, love stricken as she left the cafeteria. “Dude,” Marcus interrupted. “I thought you said we don’t want to do that,” he raises an eyebrow at the green haired boy.

“Do what?” Billy snapped out of his daze, “C’mon, I wanna show you something.”

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That night, after classes had finished and supper had been eaten, the rats sat up on the roof smoking.

“The Dixie Mob are fucking assholes,” Lex complained.

“Yeah like who really gives a shit about white supremacy nowadays?” Billy went to take a drag of his cigarette but it was pulled from between his fingers. He turned his head, about to curse out the culprit when he came face to face with Y/N, a smirk on her face as she took a drag from his cigarette and placed it back between his fingers. “Y/N, h-hey.”

“Hey,” she smiles, sitting down next to him on the concrete slab. “I see you survived, new kid,” she spoke around Billy to Marcus. Billy had taken a long drag from the cigarette and now offered it to the girl, but Lex was quick to step in.

“Here love, you can have one of mine,” he offers her a fresh cigarette, which she accepts with a soft ‘thank you’ as he lights it for her.

Petra walks over from where she had been standing away from the group, a little gracious for her roommate to be there, and sits next to Y/N.

“I thought you said she mostly hangs with the Legacies?” Marcus whispers in Billy’s ear.

“Yeah, but like I said, she’s also technically a rat, and Petra is her roommate and they're close. So she hangs with us when she can.”

Marcus nods in response.

“Hey, Y/N! Check out this new move I've been working on!” Lex calls from the skateboard ramp. Y/N focuses her attention on the British boy.

When he finishes his trick, Y/N claps politely, “Damn, that was sick!”

Billy flicks his cigarette to the ground, “Oh that was nothin’!”' he challenges. After Billy executes his trick flawlessly, he spreads his arms wide and asks, “How was that?”

“11 out of 10” Y/N replies with a beaming smile.

“Well what would you rate mine, love?” Lex interjects.

Marcus can see the girl's internal struggle to answer correctly. “10.5 out of 10” she finally says with a sweet smile.

Marcus looks to Lex, who seems content with this answer, though not entirely happy.

“Who did you get partnered up with in De Luca’s class today?” Petra asked Y/N, Marcus could see her shoulder’s relax at the change of subject.

“Fucking Brandy Lynn,” Y/N rolled her eyes.

From there on the air seemed lighter and the conversation seemed to flow smoother. Finally, Y/N stood up and stomped out her cigarette, “Alright, it was good hanging, I gotta go,” she waved goodbye and headed to the stairwell, a chorus of byes following her.

“Man, she so obviously has a thing for Billy,” Marcus states, taking a drag.

Billy chokes on air while Lex gets visibly irritated.

Petra elbows Marcus “Dude,” she whispers. Marcus raises his hands in defense.

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Over the next week Marcus and the rats grew closer, including Y/N. Marcus had watched as she would sit across from Billy every time she ate a meal with them, or how she would always laugh at his jokes, even when they're not funny (which was a lot of them).

On Friday, Marcus stops Y/N in the deserted hallway, “When are you going to tell Billy you like him?”

“Excuse me?” If looks could kill, Marcus would be dead.

“C’mon, it's obvious you have a thing for him, and him for you, so just tell him,”

Y/N laughs incredulously, “I don't know what youre talking about” She turns to leave.

“Y/N,” Marcus says seriously.

Y/N turns back and looks at Marcus seriously, “Leave it,” and walks off down the hall.

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Y/N stands in the kitchen, Shabnams party in full swing, if you could call it that. She nurses a red solo cup of alcohol. Her eyes roamed the patrons of the party but were always drawn back to a green mohawk.

“You should go over there,” Marcus says from beside her, “talk to him.”

Y/N couldn’t seem to shake the curly hair boy recently. “No,” she says simply, taking a small sip.

“C’monnn, just talk to him.” Y/N shoots a glare at Marcus. “Fine, if you won’t tell him, I will.” He cups his hands over his mouth, yelling “Billy!” to get his attention over the music and conversation.

Y/N cocks her head at the curly haired boy, “Seriously?”

On the couch, Billy looks over the top, looking into the kitchen. Marcus waves for him to come over. Y/N tries to slip out with a group of people, but Marcus was quick to grab her arm and place her firmly back in place.

“Hey guys! What's up?” Billy asked in his usual goofy tone, a smile covering his face. His eyes were slightly bloodshot but they still carried the usual kindness.

“Y/N here was just asking me about my favourite punk bands, and I figured you would be a better person to talk to about it,” Marcus shoots the girl a cheesy smile to which Y/N returns a quick sarcastic smile.

“Yeah! man, I love the Adolescent and have you ever heard of….” Billy trails off into a tangent and Y/N can’t help but hang on to every word. Marcus walked away feeling accomplished.

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“WELL, well, well, what do we have here?” Lex yells, making Y/N flinch ever so slightly. Her and Billy had been talking for what feels like forever, gradually moving closer to each other in the small kitchen, “flirting with my best friend, eh?” Lex slings an arm over Y/N’s shoulder, which she is quick to shrug off, but Billy’s look of deflation doesn’t go unnoticed.

“Screw off, Lex,” she replies, pushing him back lightly.

“Oh, cmon, loveeee” he drags out, going to place a hand on her ass, but the second it grazes, his wrist is twisted in an unnatural way.

“I said, fuck. off. Lex,” Y/N states, still holding his wrist and threatening to break it.

“Woah, woah, woah,” Marcus interrupts, making her release Lex’s hand, albeit reluctantly, “let's get you out of here,” he says to Lex, patting him on the chest and shooting the couple an apologetic look.

Y/N turns to Billy, “I need some air,” she brushes past him and out the front door.

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Y/N was sitting on the front steps, carving a design into the stairs with a knife, when Billy came up beside her, “want some company?”

She looks up at him, “sure” and waves to the spot beside her.

“I’m sorry about Lex, he's a total asshole when he's drunk… Are you okay?” he asks as he sits down.

“Yeah, I’m fine,” she forces a smile, but doesn’t look back up from the design.

“You didn't look fine, and if the stairs are any indication…” he says with a raised eyebrow looking at the design she had carved.

“It's just…” she sighs, getting up and pacing in front of him, “my dad used to yell like that, and accuse me of shit I didn't do… so when people do it now it really pisses me off.”

“Yeah I get that… Believe me, I do,” he nods solemnly, Y/N sits back down. “I’m sure Marcus is giving him an earful and I'm going to tomorrow when he's sober enough to understand.”

“Thank you,” she gives him a tight lipped smile, “thank you for being so kind,” she leans her head on his shoulder for a second, and then removes it.

“You gave me no reason not to be, and I mean, technically you’re one of us,” he laughs.

“I am, aren't I? Maybe I should embrace that more,” Y/N says, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips as she looks in his eyes.

“Yeah!” Billy says, getting a little excited.

A comfortable silence falls over the two, looking at each other with little smiles growing on their faces.

After a minute, Y/N looks away, “What do you think of Lex's whole ‘dibs’ thing?” she asks, looking out to the street.

“What do you mean?” He tilts his head slightly.

“I mean, do you give a shit about it?” she turns towards him.

“No, it's just some stupid thing he came up with to make himself feel better,” he laughs, turning back to Y/N, “wh--”

Before Billy could finish his question, she does what she’s always wanted to do since she met Billy Bennett, and what Marcus has been pressuring her to do. She grabs the side of Billy's face and leans in and presses her lips to his. The kiss is sweet and gentle and quick. When she pulls back Billy looks at her with stars in his eyes and he lets out a signature little giggle, before leaning back in for another, more heated, kiss.

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Miraculous Impact

Genshin x Miraculous Ladybug Inspired by AKazuhasimp's Shanghai princess fanfic from Wattpad

This is for the Genshin and Miraculous Fans out there.

(Takes place before the second half of Nonstop, the chapters after voicelines) 

Marinette and her friends are all in college,  Y/N (the reader) is catching up with her studies for her fourth year, an international exchange program in Paris. Dottore (Zeta, nicer segment/ aka Zandik) and Xiao accompany her, along with Saya and Pantalone. Aether also happened to be here with Paimon to meet Furina and Neuvillette, also watching Lyney and Lynette's magic show.

One lovely afternoon in Paris

Dottore (Zandik) glanced at the designs of Agreste brand dresses.

Pantalone was also taking Saya (Ember) shopping. He was planning to buy the fancy attires for Pierro and Tsaritsa as well. 

Xiao, Kokomi and Tomo followed behind us. 

We then heard voices down the hall.

"Thank you Mr. Agreste. This design is perfect." Replied a young male voice.

Taeyong walked out and he stopped in his tracks when he saw his fans.

"Hi guys. Be sure to check out our new song!" Taeyong replied with a wave. 

He then sprinted towards the door, rushing to the car waiting for him outside.

Unfortunately, Taeyong forgot to look where he was going.

"Ooof!" Reacted Taeyong, "Aish! I'm so sorry! Are you ok?!" Asked Taeyong after he had accidentally smacked into someone.

"No worries. Hello there, oh you must be Nct Lee Taeyong." Began a young blond man. 

"Hi. You are?" Asked Taeyong.

"I'm Adrien. My dad owns the fashion company." Adrien replied.

"Would you like an autograph or quick picture before I go?" Taeyong asked.

"Sure." Replied Adrien.

Taeyong hurriedly signed a piece of paper and took a photo with him. 

"Nice. Well Adrien, I gotta run because I'm supposed head off for rehearsals." Replied Taeyong as he closed his phone and quickly waved.

"Well good luck Taeyong! Enjoy wearing the new designs my father designed for you." Smiled Adrien.

"Kangsamida! Thank you! See you!" Replied Taeyong. 

"See you later Taeyong!" Xiao and me called.

"See ya!" Taeyong waves back and hurriedly got into the black van. 

Some Nct members waved at them from inside the car.

"Hey Y/N did you find anything you like?" Dottore asked.

"So expensive." Saya and I both thought.

As if reading our minds, Pantalone quickly replies, "It's not that expensive," flipping his hand.

"Not as expensive as my father's artifacts I had to help buy the other day with Childe." Facepalmed Xiao.

"Dude that sucks." Replied Saya, trying not to laugh.

"Hey I like this one." I replied as I pointed at the silver gown on display in the middle.

"Oh sorry that one's not for sale. My dad designed that for my mom." Replied Adrien, looking apologetic.

"No worries. What about this one?" I asked, pointing at a sparkly purple, flowy gown.

"Oh yeah you can buy any of the ones here and there, just not the one in the middle that's just for display." Replied Adrien, his face lighting up again pointing left and right.

"No worries. Must be a very meaningful design." I replied.

"Only that one Y/N? You two should pick some more." Dottore replied gently from behind.

"Okay, if you insist." I replied, smiling.

I then went to look at a magenta one.

"Oooohh I like this one!" Saya jumped as she pointed at a dress near Pantalone.

"Not bad dear, you have good taste." Pantalone smiled at Saya as he adjusted his glasses for a closer look at the material.

"Well you all have fun shopping." Adrien waved as he left.

After buying the fashionable dresses and suits

"We should get back early since you guys have class tomorrow." Pantalone suggested.

Saya nodded, "Yeah let's head back to the dorms. I have morning class tomorrow. Can't believe exchange programs are like this too." She sighs, rolling her eyes.

We then got in the car and went back to our dorms.

That night

Kokomi, Dottore, Xiao, and me stood on the roof.

"Healing back up as always." I nodded towards them. 

"Yeah. I can't fight that well." Laughs Kokomi.

"You want some company?" Asked Saya.

"If you want sure. Stay safe and look out for eachother." Kokomi nods.

We nodded and jumped down the buildings towards the gargoyl.

"Strange the Shadowhunters didn't ping us about this one." Xiao began as we teleported for a closer look.

We were about to fight it when two figures were already ahead of us.

"Cat Noir! Behind you!" Yelled someone.

It was none other than Ladybug and Cat Noir, the famous superhero duo in Paris. 

"Well, guess we can call it a night and go enjoy a bit of vacation time..." Dottore began. 

"Wait." Xiao began.

And then another figure appeared.

"Hmm what's my clone doing here?" Dottore asked, noticing one of his segments.

For some reason that segment wore a moth shaped mask.

"That your clone?" I asked him.

"Yes but with such an awful mask choice!" Dottore replied, clearly hating the mask choice Hawkmoth placed on him. 

"It fits Signora's design." Xiao joked a little.

We followed it and then it was running towards the two who were busy fighting the gargoyl.

"Hey guys watch out!" I yelled.

"Let's deal with the clone. They can handle the rest." Dottore suggested.

I nodded.

Xiao placed on his mask and winds rushed from all directions.

He teleported in front of the clone with a jade spear.

He was about to land a hit when Cat Noir also was about to fight the clone.

"Out of my way mortal." Xiao ordered as he dashed mid air and swung his spear at the clone.

The clone easily blocked it and shot a dark blast of abyss aura.

Cat Noir sprang out of the way. They stood in surprise for a few seconds before jumping back into action.

"Hey, where did they come from?" Asked Ladybug.

"I could ask you the same thing m'lady." Replied Cat Noir.

They weren't sure if they were good or not.

While Xiao didn't know who they are.

Dottore meanwhile assessed the situation briefly from the sidelines before appearing next to them. 

Cat Noir raised his weapon waringly at him, about to protect Ladybug.

"Hello you two, I cannot help notice that someone has kidnapped my brother again. I am here to save him." Dottore began.

It was half truth half lie. 

"Your brother? He has been akumatized." Ladybug began.

"We'll handle this one." Xiao replied from the air. He then had to dodge a sudden blast of the dark energy. 

"Something's wrong with him..." I realized.

Dottore teleported in front of the clone in attempt to yank off the mask, but before he got close enough, the clone took out a dark claymore and swung it towards him.

He easily dodged the attack but was met with a blast of strange energy that nearly hit him.

"We can help!" Yelled Cat Noir as he jumped from the balcony.

Ladybug used her yoyo as she managed to get to the roof in attempt to reach the clone.

The second Fatui Harbinger teleported behind them.

He snapped as two huge, silver needles appeared hovering above the clone.

"Suffer." Whispered Dottore.

"There's no need to hurt-" Began Ladybug.

And then explosions sounded from the sky as the Fatui Harbinger fought his clone.

"Stop fighting that man and get their miraculouses!" Ordered Hawkmoth's voice inside the clone's mask.

"Yes Master Hawkmoth." Replied the clone.

The clone then managed to break free from Dottore's ice traps and grabbed Ladybug and Cat Noir by their necks in the air.

"Hehe, not so strong now are you? Even the traveler couldn't stop us Fatui Harbingers." He laughed maniacly as he tried to take their miraculouses.

"Let go of them!" I yelled as I slowly drew out the electro sword from my heart.

"Nuo dance evil conquering!" Yelled Xiao as jade spears flew towards the clone's back.

Dottore redirected the hovering needles again.

"Now you shall perish!" I yelled.

The clone instantly let go of the duo and refocused his attention on us.

Electro bursted from the sword. 

Clang!

The electro sword was met with the dark claymore. 

The electro had only wounded his hands, burning them to the bone.

It did not cut through like usually it would.

A few jade spears had managed to pierce the clone.

What kind of experiment escaped out of Dottore's lab this time?! I thought.

Xiao and I realized the situation as we looked at Dottore for an answer.

"Who Did This to him?!" Asked Dottore, snapping a little.

"Hawkmoth." Replied Ladybug and Cat Noir in sync. 

We then watched as the clone teleported away.

Dottore suddenly teleported too and was nowhere seen.

"Where did he go?" Asked Cat Noir.

"Probably after the clone." Xiao replied as his mask slowly dissappeared.

We heard a sudden growl behind us.

"Oops. Forgot about the gargoyl." Replied Cat Noir.

Ladybug yelled as they both tried to slow down the monster from running into the building. Xiao swung his spear while Cat Noir swung his pole at the Gargoyl.

As the Gargoyl was knocked unconscious, it had hit the ground with a loud thud. Dark moths flew out and a frail man remained on the ground. Ladybug had tossed her yoyo in the air and captured the largest one.

"Interesting device." Xiao compliments.

"Thanks." Replied Ladybug as she then let the purified moth fly away.

"You know what the moths remind me of? Signora." I whispered to Xiao.

Xiao shook his head, "Fighting 8th Fatui harbinger was easy but she talked just as much as Childe." He replied with arms crossed.

"Fatui harbingers? What?!" Asked Cat Noir and Ladybug, accidentally overhearing the small talk.

"Well, see you guys around." Xiao began.

"Wait what are your names?!" Called Cat Noir.

"They're heros just like us-" Ladybug began, gently reaching for Cat Noir's claw.

"I'm Raiden Acheron, and this is Xiao, he's a guardian Yaksha from Liyue." I replied.

"Who was that guy that just left?" Asked Cat Noir, "you think he can catch his brother?" He also asks.

"That was Dottore, Second of the Fatui Harbingers, I would stay away from him, trust me it's for your own safety, not mine." I replied.

"Then why would he help us?" Asked Cat Noir, confused.

"Well he has a soft spot for her. Not that I care...she's right though, I would stay away from Dottore if you don't want trouble or become one of his brother's experiment." Suggested Xiao crossing his arms again.

"What experiments?" Asked Ladybug. 

"Lab and bio experiments." Xiao replied, careful of what he was telling them.

"So much for a brother." Replied Ladybug, shaking her head.

"Well we gotta go. It was nice meeting you two. Hope we catch him soon." Replied Cat Noir, "Catch you later Ladybug!" He jumps as he sprangs away.

Xiao then teleported me back to our dorm.

"Well, that was an eventful evening." I sighed as I collapsed onto the dorm bed.

"Yeah. It was." Nods Xiao as he rests on the rug.

That Evening

Dottore angrily smashed a beaker in his lab.

"I had everything under control. EVERYTHING. And then THIS DAM CREATION!" Wrathed Dottore.

"THAT DARN THING! WE SHOULD've killed it but Y/N and you were too merciful!" Beta yelled as he went to clean up the glass shards.

"So much for showing mercy!" Dottore then sighs loudly as he tried to calm down. 

Felix gulped as he was outside the lab.

He was about to hand some lab reports and some documents that had leads to where the clone could be and who could've possibly stole the clone.

"Dottore-" began Felix nervously.

"Who goes there!? Show yourself!" Snapped Beta (Blaze).

"It's just Felix." Hissed Dottore.

"Oh look, now you shows yourself after the clone you were supposed to watch escaped!" Hissed Beta as he jabbed a finger at Felix.

"Sir, I'm sorry-" Felix began.

"Beta, enough you're scaring the poor agent." Dottore ordered. 

"Beta, there's no point getting angry at an agent." Zane (Omega) hissed.

"Hmph!" Hissed Beta.

"Let's get to the problem at hand, have any of you found out who akumatized the clone?" Asked Xander (Xi Clone that looks like red Xiao). 

"Felix, the documents?" Dottore asked.

Felix handed him the documents without a word.

"You may leave, you're dismissed for today. If you see Y/N, tell her that I won't make it for dinner tonight." He sighed, looking apologetic.

"Lord Dottore- I know this isn't my business but I don't think you wanna miss a night out with her. Taeyong has done that multiple times and they had a fight about it once..." Felix began. 

"I am not Taeyong." Hissed Dottore.

"I know I'm sorry if I offended you. I will tell her." Nodded Felix as he quickly left.

The Fatui Agent particularly half sprinted out the lab.

Unfortunately, despite Zeta being the kinder one out of the other Dottore clones and all, Felix still didn't quite trust him for some things.

Felix gave a sigh as he walked for a bit and then teleported into an empty ally.

"Help! Let me go!" Yelled a small voice.

Felix turned and followed towards the sound.

"Paimon's a fairy and not a Kwami!" Yelled the little fairy angrily.

"Hey! Let her go!" Yelled Felix, taking out his Fatui knife boomerangs.

The hawk-masked, blue haired man then let go of Paimon quickly. 

"Wait Dottore-?!" Asked Felix, realizing it was the escaped clone.

He hesitantly took out his boomerang and threw them at the clone of his boss.

The clone easily dodged, tilted its head at Felix and gave an eerie smile.

Felix fearfully grabbed Paimon and teleported out. He reappeared in Dottore's lab.

"The escaped clone he's still in paris! I saw him! I Had to save Paimon!" Felix replied, out of breath.

Dottore took one look at Felix and the fairy in his hand.

"This is getting out of hand. Beta track his coordinates now!" Ordered Dottore.

Beta nodded and tried to pinpoint the location from his phone.

"Use your mind idiot!" Hissed Xander.

Beta tried again.

Meanwhile Omega Dottore's mask glowed a little.

"I found him and the culprit." Replied Omega Dottore as his mask glowed blue and dark blue purple. 

"It's him." Frowned Dottore (Zeta)

Dottore (Zeta) angrily shot a small blast of cryo energy, blasting a beaker towards the wall.

"Since he akumatized my stolen clone, which had almost wounded Y/N, I am obligated to destroy them both." Dottore noted, concluding his decision.

"Who is that man anyways?" Asked Beta.

"Gabrielle Agreste." Replied Dottore.

Beta nodded as he teleported out of the lab.

"The files, he owns one of the big Fashion Industries in Paris." Felix began.

"I don't care what background this man has. Anyone who is a threat to my beloved shall perish!" Snarled Dottore, his gloves forming a fist.

"He's just a small villain, he can't hurt Y/N. plus we'll be in Shanghai soon after this and then back home." Felix began. 

"I don't care! He got his hands on one of my experiments, MY CLONE! He had no right to intefere and order it around!" Snarled Dottore, furious. 

"Let's calm down mate-" Felix began.

Felix then realized he forgot something and mentally facepalmed himself.

"DO NOT TELL ME WHAT TO DO! HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN YOUR ORIGINAL PLACE?!" Snarled Dottore suddenly as he marched towards Felix.

Felix cowered in fear and kneeled.

Bangchan who had just entered the lab to check on his friends immediatly rushed over to Felix.

"HEY DOTTORE, WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT TREATING US ALL?!" Bangchan yelled.

"All not listening! Perhaps I shall deliver a lethal punishment to remind who you are talking to and one's rank!" Snarled Dottore (Zeta) as his claymore and needles hovered dangerously on them.

"Hey what's going on here?" Boomed a voice.

In walked Captain of Fatui Harbingers, Capitano who was also known as the Captain of Ateez, Kim Hongjoong.

Dottore (Zeta) realized what he was doing and quickly let the needles and claymore dissappear.

Several Dottore let out a sigh. They knew not to get on the Captain's bad side and definitely did not want to ruin the alliance between Fatui and Nct.

"I'm sorry. I know I have Lost It! This is absolutely Unacceptable! Not long after we handled the Decepticons and some of my clones, We Finally were able to FIND time for Y/n and the others to rest and recharge from the commissions such as saving-the-world Archon work, and now this happens while on VACATION! Which was out of my calculations and plan!" Fumed Dottore (Zeta). 

"I know that but may I remind you not to take your anger out on your colleagues or friends?" Asked Captain, removing his Capitano mask.

He glanced gently at Dottore with his sea blue eyes.

"I know. I'm sorry, I hate to say it, but I'm worried about Y/N and Xiao." Admits Dottore.

He then quickly turns away, not wanting to show his emotions in front of them.

"You were always the soft one, understandable you get worked up over someone you care about." Replied Captain gently.

Dottore (Zeta) didn't reply, he sighed and then sulked a little as he sat onto the lab chair Xander had pushed over. 

"Rest and go have dinner with Y/N and Nct. I heard some Nct members are going to be at that resturaunt." Captain winks at Dottore before leaving.

Dottore sat up and turned towards Felix, realizing what the Fatui agent was facepalming about.

"Thank you for not telling her." He whispered to Felix in thanks as he teleported out.

Felix and Bangchan stared at him through the mask bewildered, then returned their attention to Paimon, who look a bit dazed.

"Right, let's get you home. Where were you about to go again?" Felix asked, still confused.

"Well Paimon was enjoying a snack with Navia, Lyney and Lynette when he showed up! They didn't notice so I followed him but he caught me!" Explained the fairy.

"Take me to them." Felix nods to the fairy.

Paimon nods as the two teleported to the hotel to explain the situation.

(Zeta normally doesn't wear his mask unless for battle) 

Taeyong had thought he had sat in his chair when he sat on someone soft.

"Dottore?!" Jumped the dragon archon.

This earned some stares and chuckles from the Nct members.

They awkwardly stared at one another as Taeyong got up.

"You're right on time-" Began the Dragon archon nervously.

"Yes, anything for our girlfriend." Whispered Dottore.

Taeyong awkwardly sat next to Dottore and was still staring at his former enemy, now frenemy/friend.

"How's the vacation?" Asked Taeyong, breaking the silence.

"It's going great." Lied Dottore with a small smile.

"Good." Replied Taeyong. 

Xiao and Y/N who were talking with some new friends turned.

"Sorry I'm late." Dottore replied.

"No worries." Smiled Y/N

Xiao however, noticed Dottore and narrowed his eyes at him.

"Where were you, when the clone ran away?!" Asked Xiao, slightly impatient

"I went after it." Dottore simply replied. 

Xiao then stabbed his fork deep into the steak au poivre.

"Did you kill it?" Asked Xiao.

"He got away. Hawkmoth did something to my clone. He is not some small villain. I can list all the possible consequences that could happen to Paris if we don't find them both soon." Dottore replies.

"Right, another clone to handle." Sighed Xiao, eating his tofu.

"How did you even-, Nevermind." Dottore replied, noticing the tofu Xiao ate.

Next day at the college

I carried my books and headed towards the front gate.

"Watch out!" Yelled a young man who was skateboarding fast.

Xiao immediately stepped in front of me and got hit by the guy instead. It caused me to accidentally hit someone behind me.

I thought Xiao or Dottore had caught me.

Dottore however was next to me.

I turned around to find a tall blonde lady instead.

"Sorry about your coffee-" I began, noticing the spilled coffee.

I ignored the coffee stain on my coat.

Dottore was already helping me wipe off the stain.

"Uhgh! Watch where you are going!" Hissed the blonde angrily.

"She said she was sorry." Xiao retorts, slightly glaring at the girl. 

She then quickly tried to place an innocent expression when she saw Dottore.

"Hi, you are?" She asked, trying to sound innocent. 

Dottore however ignored her and followed Xiao and me. 

Xiao and I glanced at eachother bewildered as we walked towards the college front doors.

"The hell was that about?!" Hissed Xiao, chewing his gum.

"I don't know but that was funny." I replied as we sat down for class. 

"Hello. Welcome everyone. I will be taking attendance and begin today's lesson in World Literature." Replied the professor.

After first class

"Homework already?" Xiao asked.

"Yeah." I replied.

"I got to help teach a class." Replied Dottore.

"Well good for you, I better get back to the dorms so I can work on this recent assignment." Xiao sarcastically replied as he was about to walk away.

I was about to head out when I felt someone tap me.

"Can I help you?" I asked.

Chloe looked angry and looked like steam was coming out of her ears.

"Listen Y/N, you're not the boss here. Do you even know who I am?!" She asked, tapping her foot on the ground.

"You're Chloe." I replied trying to hide my annoyance.

Xiao was already annoyed and started glaring at her.

"My father is the mayor of this city!" Fumed Chloe.

"I know that, and guess what my parents have friends who are part of the Chinese government, so let's not fight ok?!" I replied in a sarcastic tone. 

"You better stay away from Adrien and who do you think you are getting all the guys?!" She hissed, jabbing a finger at Xiao.

"Oh him? This my bodyguard." I replied pointing at Xiao.

"And he's her-" Xiao began, pointing at Dottore.

"Boyfriend." Dottore replies, finishing Xiao's sentence.

Xiao gave a bombtastic side eye at Dottore, then blew a huge bubble from the gum he was chewing. A small popping sound was heard as it exploded dangerously close to Chloe's shirt. "You're kidding." Began Chloe.

"Want me to show their contacts on my phone to prove it?!" I asked, trying not to laugh.

"How did you even find-" Began Chloe, staring at us, bewildered.

"Chloe! Leave the new students alone!" Yelled a dark haired girl.

"Marinette! Just who I needed to see." Smirked Chloe.

"Oh Hi Marinette. You were there at the resturaunt l when I was sitting with my friends and s/o." I replied. 

"Yeah...Haha." Replied Marinette.

"Wait Dottore and Xiao, I think I saw you somewhere-" Adrien began.

"Ah perhaps." Replied Dottore.

"The sweet treats you guys have at your bakery are delicious by the way, even Xiao likes them." I replied.

"The tofu shaped bread was good also the baguettes, Venti and Raiden enjoyed them too." Replied Xiao. 

"Oh feel free to come buy them again." Replied Marinette.

I then headed off with Xiao to our next class.

"Good riddance I forgot how to math." Xiao mentally facepalmed himself.

"How are you even in the law firm then?!" Asked Dottore.

"Don't ask. My dad had connections." Whispers Xiao. 

"And I havent been to a math class for more than three years." I whispered, smiling awkwardly.

"It's alright, I'll help you." Dottore replied.

"Taeyong used to help me but he got stuck on the word problems." I replied laughing.

"I'm smarter than him." Replied Dottore and Xiao.

Dottore stared at Xiao, while Xiao stared at Dottore.

They exchanged a few jealous glares before refocusing on class. 

"Hey Dottore, aren't you supposed to be in a lab or something if you're so good?" Asked Xiao whispering to him. 

"I just want to attend this class to help Y/N." he whispered then smirked at Xiao. 

"She's got me." Xiao replied.

"Xiao, you literally just said you forgot how to write equations." Snickered Dottore.

"Anyone want to solve this?" Asked the professor suddenly.

Dottore raised Xiao's hand up.

Xiao gave Dottore a death glare.

Xiao gulped as he wrote the equation.

"Almost very close." Replied the prof.

A few from the class giggled a little. 

"Let's not laugh, math isn't always everyone's strong field." Replied the prof. 

Dottore shook his head, walked down the steps and rewrote the whole thing.

"Now that's the correct answer. Excellent work!" Smiled the prof.  

Dottore handed the chalk back to the professor and then went back to sit next to me.

Xiao glared daggers at Dottore.

"Practice makes perfect." Smirked Dottore.

"Imma get you later for this." Hissed Xiao. 

I giggled.

"Hey can I get some help with this problem here?" I asked.

Dottore went to help me while Xiao was quietly lamenting with his math questions.

That afternoon after uni classes

"Hey, I'm tired!" I yawned.

Xiao yawned too. 

Dottore didn't yawn at all. 

"That was interesting." Dottore replied. 

"Yeah." I replied.

We then went to our dorms to study and eat. 

To be continued...

[mihotose]

ruri and kaho calling megumi and kozue respectively their 大好きな人 and the other second years understanding who they mean immediately あ゙あ゙あ゙ぁ゙ぁ゙ぁ゙ぁ゙ー

[russicnroses]

RUSSIAN ROSE | VOLUME ONE | PART 2

CHAPTER ONE: Even now, there is a place I want to return to.

PAGES: 32 - 66

TRANSLATION TOOL: Chatgpt

CONTENT / WARNINGS: long post, blood, death mention.

Saya murmured, "Haji."

"You did all that while I was sleeping?"

Saya thought that Haji must have memorized maps and features beforehand. He likely explored more than just the kitchen in this short time. Haji always thought ahead and looked out for her, even though he ended up in this situation because of her. Unable to find the words, Saya fell silent. Haji knelt down and looked into her eyes.

"...I am originally from the Romani people. Have you forgotten?"

Saya shook her head. When Haji was a boy, he was brought to be Saya's caretaker from the Romani people, who lived on the move, making a living through songs, dances, and fortune-telling. He was Saya's first friend from outside.

"Since we move around a lot, we naturally become good at paying attention to our surroundings."

Haji said lightly, then immediately lowered his eyelids.

"And you've been busy with your training."

At the sound of his caring voice, Saya turned her face away.

"I only did it because it was necessary."

"Then let's each do what we can."

Haji spoke gently, and Saya could only nod.

"...Yeah."

Seeing her reaction, Haji stood up and said, "The tea has gotten cold. But don't worry, there's still plenty of it warm."

"Haji, you really like this, don't you..."

After Haji cleaned up the tea and left, Saya took out a long package from the bed. She unwrapped the cloth to reveal a single sword. Standing by the window in her nightclothes and barefoot, she held the sword in front of her chest and closed her eyes. There was something she had to cut down with this sword. She opened her eyes and drew the sword from its scabbard.

Her reflection in the window glass faced her, and she pointed the sword at it. The darkness of the winter night was deep, and even the special grooves on the blade were reflected in the polished glass.

(...But)

This sword is meant for cutting that.

Can she really do it? Alone, she wondered. The girl in the glass seemed to be both crying and laughing.

Saya shook her head and closed her eyes tightly to chase away the illusion.

"Let's do what we can," Haji had said.

(I will do it, no matter what.)

Because it is the only atonement allowed to me.

When she opened her eyes again, they were filled with a determination so strong it was tragic. Saya slashed through her reflection in the glass with a single stroke.

The next day, although she didn't intend to, Saya slept until just before noon, likely due to the fatigue from the long journey. After eating the lunch Haji had prepared, and just as she finally caught her breath, an old maid appeared. This elderly maid, Tanya, was short and stout, wearing a black vest that seemed like traditional attire and a skirt embroidered in red and yellow patchwork. Her hair, starting to turn white, was covered with a black cloth, also embroidered. When Saya gazed at the colorful skirt, Tanya noticed her stare and smiled, wrinkles forming around her eyes.

"I've never changed this outfit since the time I worked as a nurse in the palace."

"Men out! Men out!" Tanya said briskly, belying her age, as she tried to shoo Haji out of the room. Even though she was shorter than Saya, she surprisingly managed to push Haji out with considerable strength. Just barely turning back, Haji called out, "Saya—"

Noticing his expression, Tanya frowned, looking exasperated.

"Don't look so worried. I'm going to make your princess even more beautiful."

With that, she shut the door on Haji without giving him a chance to reply and then quickly grabbed Saya's arm, stripping her of her dressing gown and pushing her into the adjacent washroom. Sitting on the black and white checkered floor, Saya, dazed, poked her head out the door and asked, "P-prepare for what?" Tanya, who was already busy lining up socks, petticoats, and other various items, replied without stopping,

"You're going to a champagne party tonight. They said you wouldn't need help with food or personal care, but picking out clothes is a woman's job."

"Tonight... already?"

Saya hesitated, as it was just past one in the afternoon, and she hadn’t even gotten dressed yet. Noticing Saya's hesitation, Tanya turned around and asked,

"Couldn’t you even get out of your underwear by yourself?"

"N-no, I can manage!"

Flustered, Saya shut the door, and Tanya's laughter rang out.

"First, wash your face with the verbena water there."

Obeying, Saya looked into the basin on the white sink and found it filled with sweet-smelling water. At her feet, in a basket lined with light pink satin matching the wallpaper, were lace-edged undergarments. Another matching basket contained several clean white towels. Following Tanya's instructions, Saya washed her face.

She was surprised at how perfectly warm the water was, recognizing Tanya's skillful preparation. Pushing aside her confusion, Saya took off her undergarments and moved towards the bathtub, which was filled with pale pink rose petals.

Saya immersed herself in the bathtub, taking a deep breath. The sweet, yet refreshing fragrance filled her chest. Her fingers and toes felt relieved for the first time in a while, and Saya stretched her arms, wrapped in rose petals.

When Tanya grabbed her arm earlier, she was startled. That's why she couldn't shake free. The wrinkled hand reminded her of Joel's.

"It was warm," she thought as she submerged her nose in the fragrant water.

"You look much better. Your complexion has improved," Tanya said as soon as Saya opened the door after spending ample time in the bath and putting on the prepared undergarments.

"Now, the real work begins." Tanya patted Saya's shoulder lightly, pushing her gently, indicating she should turn around. Tanya, without any warning, began to tighten the satin corset laces forcefully.

"—!"

Saya gasped for breath, but Tanya paid no heed, moving around to adjust the ribbons on her shoulders and chest.

Tanya dressed Saya in a petticoat with three layers of lace sewn onto the hem. Compliantly, Saya let herself be dressed in a champagne-pink dress with a flared back hem. Tanya stood Saya up straight, took a few steps back, and slowly circled her, examining her from every angle.

Despite Saya's desire to take a break, Tanya said, "This is too extravagant for a champagne party. It's too plain, and although the color is light, it won't work. Sorry, but you need to change into something else."

Saya, without the energy to argue, obediently took off the dress. She reached for a gown to cover herself while Tanya prepared another dress, but Tanya frowned and said, "What are you doing? You need to change everything. The shape is completely different."

Saya held the corset's chest area and nodded. In Tanya's basket was a complete set of differently shaped undergarments.

"Everything... from scratch..."

Saya felt overwhelmed, realizing that no amount of time would be enough.

After a long struggle, Saya stood in front of the mirror in a light cream-colored dress. The soft chiffon fabric had fine pleats, a wine-colored velvet ribbon sewn across the chest, and lace at the hem. The dress had small puff sleeves, a square neckline exposing her collarbones, and a matching velvet choker with a teardrop-shaped garnet pendant. The shoes also had ribbons tied at the back of the ankles, with the same pendant on the instep. The dress's overall silhouette was simple, but the soft fabric swayed gracefully with movement. Tanya, satisfied, nodded approvingly.

"This one is definitely the best."

Saya, finally able to catch her breath, almost missed Tanya's words. "Definitely...?"

Saya frowned, and Tanya pretended not to notice, sitting Saya in front of the dresser. "Here, this is Tanya's special beauty lotion made from smetana and cucumber juice. You don't need makeup, but let's at least use this."

Saya let Tanya apply the lotion from a small container to her face. In the mirror, she saw Tanya smiling happily.

"Tanya?"

Tanya placed her wrinkled hand on Saya's shoulder, leaned in, and looked into the mirror, touching Saya's short hair. She then averted her gaze.

"Why did you cut it so short?"

For Tanya, it was a simple question. But Saya, sensing something in Tanya's reflection, replied, "Because it was in the way."

"In the way?"

Tanya was about to press further but noticed something in Saya's expression. She brightly and casually said, "I was told not to pry when I was hired. Anyway, a tidy look makes the neck ribbon stand out. I'm just glad a girl came."

Saya, taken aback by Tanya's words, looked up. Tanya had already started putting away the dresses she had taken out. Even while cleaning up, Tanya's slightly rounded back swayed cheerfully.

Saya, confused by Tanya's demeanor, remained silent. Tanya noticed and asked, "Are you quiet because the corset is too tight? You just have to endure it."

"It's not that... you just seem so happy."

Unable to express that she hadn't seen anyone other than Haji smile around her for a long time, Saya instead mentioned Tanya's cheerful attitude. Tanya, continuing her tidying, responded.

"I've visited many mansions, but the ones with young girls coming of age are the best. They have a certain charm. Before Saya came, this place was filled with only men, making it dull. I even tried on many dresses to show off—well, for women, the fun of a party starts with deciding what to wear and how to style their hair."

She took a dress she was putting away, twirled it, and turned back seeking agreement. Saya could only respond with a wry smile.

The constant fussing over her left her feeling overwhelmed, not knowing how to handle the unguarded affection from someone she had just met. The affection directed at her was like the love for a granddaughter—something Saya didn’t understand.

Tanya said, "Oh? Was I being noisy?"

Hearing the sadness in her voice, Saya hastily shook her head.

"No, it's just that I've never been to many parties, so I'm a bit nervous."

The words she used to cover up the situation were also partly true. Saya had only interacted with a very limited number of people.

Tanya muttered in a puzzled tone. Having worked in numerous mansions, it was strange to her that a noble girl of this age was unaccustomed to parties.

However, she soon recalled the rule about not prying too much. With a bright, friendly smile and tone, she encouraged Saya.

"It’s okay. I guarantee you'll be the most beautiful guest here today."

Tanya approached Saya, who was still seated on the dresser chair, and gently held her hands with her own dry but warm hands.

"Enjoy yourself."

The mansion of the duchess where the party was held was located in the city center. The party was akin to a salon, with both nobles and intellectuals present.

Since Emperor Nicholas II stopped hosting balls at the palace, salons like this became the place where whispers and information were exchanged among the public.

In this country, which still had an emperor, the gap between the rich and the poor was immense. In the battlefields and snow-bound villages, surviving was a struggle, but in the capital Petrograd, salons were held nightly to stave off the boredom of the long winter nights.

In front of the mansion, without a large front yard, several carriages and automobiles were already lined up. Seeing that it would take time to reach the front, the coachman of the hackney carriage dropped off Saya and Haji across the street.

The coachman, irritated, whipped his horse and drove off. Saya shivered at the cold and the grating sound of wheels.

"Are you alright?" Haji immediately asked.

"I'm fine. This coat is warm, and it’s just a short walk," Saya said, holding the chest of the seal coat Tanya had prepared for her. The coat, with its glossy black fur, was indeed warm, and she understood that Haji decided it was safer to get off without arguing with the ill-tempered coachman.

Moreover, the street was practically blocked by the carriages of visiting nobles, making crossing the street safe. Though it must have annoyed the hackney carriage driver that the nobles were blocking a public road.

"Let's go."

At that moment, a black car pulled up a little distance away and dropped off guests who seemed to be attending the same party. As a one-horse carriage passed by, the car’s engine started again.

Startled by the noise, the horse neighed suddenly.

"Whoa, hey!"

Ignoring the coachman's attempts to stop it, the horse kicked its hooves on the cobblestones, as if desperate to escape.

As the runaway horse gallops towards them at full speed, Saya and Haji are standing on the street. The driver, who appears to work for a household, is thrown off the carriage, leaving the horse uncontrolled and heading straight for them.

"Saya!" Haji shouts. There's no time to dodge. Haji instinctively pulls Saya down, covering her fragile body with his own.

Just as they fall, Saya glimpses a figure leaping out. With the hem of his long coat fluttering, the person lightly kicks off the cobblestones. In the next moment, he is already on the horse's back, gripping the reins effortlessly despite the lack of a saddle.

"Hee!" The horse, feeling the unexpected rider on its bare back, desperately tries to buck him off.

A scream rises from the crowd of lady guests. Just as everyone thinks the rider will be thrown off, he uses the opportunity to deftly wrap the long reins around his hand, shortening them.

With a strength that belies his light movements, he pulls the reins. The horse, frustrated, lowers its front legs. The young man forcefully directs the horse's head left and right, repeatedly, robbing it of the will to advance.

Eventually, the horse exhales clouds of white breath into the night air and, despite stamping its hooves vigorously, stops running. The young man on the horse's back pats its neck, speaking to it in a low, calming voice.

"Sorry for being rough. It's okay now."

"I apologize!" The driver, clutching his fallen hat, rushes over. The young man dismounts, hands the reins to the driver, and after surveying his condition, smiles.

"It seems you're not hurt."

"Huh—" The driver, not expecting concern for himself, is momentarily speechless, then bows deeply.

"Yes. Make sure to check the horse thoroughly when you get home."

"Truly, I'm very sorry! This horse is usually well-trained and doesn't spook from cars..."

"I see."

The young man glances around. "Are you hurt?"

The guests, who had been watching the event unfold, all nod in unison. Saya, helped up by Haji, stands just as the car responsible for the incident disappears without a trace.

"Well then." The young man, in a light tone, heads into the duchess's mansion. The guests, who had been standing in shock, follow suit. Saya whispers to Haji beside her.

"He was quite something, wasn't he?"

"Yes."

Having seen various animals at the zoo, Saya and Haji know well how difficult it is to calm a panicked horse so quickly. They, too, follow the guests into the mansion, still amazed at what they witnessed.

As Saya felt the excitement subside, another carriage stopped on the street behind them, and a voice called out from among the descending figures.

"Maxim!"

Saya turned towards the familiar voice. It was Valery, standing with a bright, beaming expression. The other three followed, looking less enthused. They had left the mansion separately, planning to arrive after finishing their own tasks. The ladies in the crowd glanced at them intermittently.

In the entrance hall, where the doors had been left open to welcome guests, the young man from earlier stopped at Valery’s call. Valery ran up the short steps leading to the entrance and took his hand, kissing the silver ring adorned with a monogram—a combination of a plant pattern and initials.

Noticing Saya and Haji, Valery caught his breath and introduced them.

“Perfect timing, Maxim. This is Saya and Haji. They arrived as scheduled yesterday.”

Maxim, who was already accustomed to the surroundings, handed over his coat and smiled.

“Ah, I’ve been out since the day before yesterday, so I couldn’t make it to the welcome.”

Saya, a bit flustered, responded. In the bright light, she could see that Maxim was still somewhat young to be called a man, with a handsome face. However, he was as tall as Haji and had a well-toned physique.

His straight black bangs partially hid eyes that were a bright, transparent green, tinged with gray towards the edges. The mysterious eyes reflected various expressions depending on the light, making one want to keep looking at them.

Maxim's demeanor was neither volatile like Rojion's nor restrained like Eduard's. He had a calm air about him that didn’t make him seem weak. Saya thought that his essence might be reflected in his ability to calm the horse with both strength and gentleness.

Maxim smiled again and extended his right hand.

“I'm Maxim. Nice to meet you.”

"Nice to meet you"—these were the first such words Saya had heard since entering Russia. Saya, caught off guard, didn’t immediately extend her hand. Maxim watched her with interest.

(Oh no...)

Saya looked down. When people found out she was Saya, those associated with the Red Shield would always give her a once-over. Usually, they’d react with disappointment or slight satisfaction at seeing something peculiar. They’d then either adopt a researcher’s look or quickly lose interest.

“Uh…”

Just as Saya felt increasingly awkward, Maxim’s well-formed fingers touched her cheek.

“Short hair suits you. Everyone should have it like this.”

"Since you’re going to tie it up anyway, you might as well cut it, right?"

Though she didn’t know how to respond to such a statement, Saya felt oddly flustered even though he had only lightly touched her hair. Meanwhile, Maxim let out a small laugh. Saya followed his gaze and saw he was looking at Haji, who was glaring coldly at Maxim, a far cry from his usual gaze towards Saya.

While Saya wondered why Maxim was laughing at Haji, the remaining three appeared. Maxim turned to them with a familiar smile.

"Now everyone’s finally here."

"You were also out somewhere, weren’t you, Maxim!"

This was said by Rozion.

“We don’t even know where you were, and you suddenly act like the leader, huh?”

As usual, Kirill’s tone had a sharp edge. Saya noticed that among the group wearing matching rings, Kirill was the only one not wearing his.

(…Are they on bad terms?)

"No," Maxim calmly smiled, showing little concern for the group's dynamic. He addressed Eduard, who stood alone.

"Sorry for leaving you in charge, Eduard."

Eduard responded briefly, but Kirill snapped back.

"In charge? Why didn't you deny it, Eduard!"

"Yeah, Kirill might need babysitting, but not me," added another member.

"You wouldn't listen, running back alone and sneaking in through windows," Valery grumbled about Rodion, who shrugged.

"Just don't lump me in with Rodion," Kirill retorted, frowning.

Maxim smiled, "Yes, yes, you’re all a troublesome bunch," but didn't seem genuinely bothered.

(…Maybe they aren't on bad terms after all?)

Saya sensed a different atmosphere compared to when she and Hagi first arrived, attributing the change to Maxim. Just then, a voice called from the hall.

"Let's start the party!"

Saya followed the crowd. Introduced as a distant relative of Kirill, she greeted many, but felt their lack of genuine interest. Hagi, treated as a servant, had gone to another room.

In Russia, noble society followed English and French customs, using those languages predominantly. Saya overheard snippets of conversation but felt uncomfortable when people switched to Russian upon noticing her.

"Would you like a drink?" Maxim asked. He and Valery stayed with her, while Kirill and others mingled.

Maxim explained, "To gather information, be popular in society, especially here." Saya felt overwhelmed.

(Before finding any clues about the Chiropterans, just getting used to this atmosphere might take time.)

Though the hall was warm and crowded, Saya felt a cold lack of welcome. Tanya had told her to have fun, but she struggled to do so.

(But I can't complain about this.)

Saya resolved to stay strong. Just then, a lavishly dressed woman appeared, her green satin dress and opulent jewelry catching everyone's attention.

"Good evening," She said.

"Duchess," Maxim greeted, taking her hand and kissing it lightly, making her smile.

"You must come more often. And who is this?" she asked, glancing at Saya over Maxim's shoulder.

Saya averted her gaze again.

Though ultimately, she stared intently at the other woman. Deciding now not to show weakness, she couldn't let herself be discouraged by something like this.

In contrast to Saya's inner turmoil, Maxim maintained a calm demeanor.

"She is a distant relative of Kirill and an old acquaintance of mine. Have I ever mentioned that she lived abroad for a short while as a child due to her father's work?"

“No, I don't think you've mentioned that before.”

“Really?”

“Yes, it was during that time. I must have thought I had mentioned it. I apologize.”

The Duchess stared at Maxim for a while as he smoothly explained, then finally said,

“Well, it's quite alright. Welcome, young lady. I enjoy casual parties, and I welcome any guest. In return, I usually ask first-time guests to provide some entertainment. Do you have any talents?”

Saya was at a loss for words. She hadn’t been told anything about this. In fact, such a rule probably didn’t exist.

The Duchess simply didn't like her because she was friendly with Maxim. Maxim seemed to realize this and continued smiling as he spoke.

Maxim must have realized this as well, but he kept smiling as he spoke.

“Duchess, she’s actually a bit tired from her long journey. Perhaps for today—”

“—Saya can play the cello, can’t she?”

It was Valery, who had been silently standing by, who said this.

“I saw a cello case among her luggage.”

“But I haven’t played for a while and didn’t bring it with me.” Saya said.

Originally, Saya had played the cello to teach Haji, but he had improved significantly, and now he was the one who played it most of the time.

At this point, it was impossible to refuse. Saya reluctantly accepted the cello and sat down.

“Oh, we have a cello here. Please bring it. Right away.” The duchess instructed a servant, and soon enough, a cello was indeed brought in.

Naturally, the guests noticed and began to focus their attention. “Please, use it. It’s not a well-known instrument, but it’s well-maintained.”

“Really, it’s not something worth playing for so many people.”

Noticing the gathering audience, Saya said this and first placed the bow on the strings. The cello was indeed well-maintained, producing a deep, pleasant sound.

Saya loved the sound of the cello. It felt as though it enveloped everything. Thinking this, she no longer felt self-conscious about being watched by everyone.

She started to play gently, as if checking the mood of an unfamiliar instrument. It was a piece she often played while at the zoo, the fifth suite of the unaccompanied cello suites.

Saya didn’t know the name of the piece. She only remembered that someone once said they loved it.

She had loved the person who loved this piece.

Once the melody started flowing, her hands moved naturally, and the music embedded in her memory poured out through her hands before she could even think.

This melody, tinged with sorrow—in the past, Saya had been so absorbed in learning the music that she didn’t even know the feeling of sadness. Playing music had been one of the few pleasures allowed to her, and she took pride in learning each piece and performing it.

She had nothing else.

Why did Joel love this sadness of this piece?

As she finished the last bar, Saya let out a deep breath. Relaxed and freed from tension, she leaned back deeply in her chair.

It took a while for her to notice that the room had fallen silent.

When she raised her head, everyone was standing still, quietly. Among them was Valery, who had suggested she play the cello.

Saya lowered her gaze again. Among the faces she saw was Valery's. When their eyes met, he snapped out of his daze and blushed. This brought Saya back to reality as well.

(That’s why I said I didn’t want to...)

Her earlobes burning, Saya muttered to herself without making a sound. Surely, everyone was stunned because she was so terrible.

Just as Saya was about to lower her head, the silence was broken.

"Wonderful!"

From among the crowd, two young men appeared, clapping. They seemed much more mature than Maxim and the others. Even among the beautifully dressed guests, these two had an unmistakable noble presence that naturally drew everyone's eyes.

"Who are they...?"

A murmur arose from the crowd. Maxim, who had somehow moved behind Saya, whispered in her ear, "That's Duke Felix and Grand Duke Dmitry."

(A Grand Duke... someone very close to the Emperor...)

Saya strained her limited knowledge. As she was doing so, the two men approached, knelt, and each took her hand, kissing the back of it in turn. The crowd's murmur grew louder, filled with envy and jealousy.

Felix smiled at the bewildered Saya and spoke to Maxim, indicating that they were already acquainted. "When you came to negotiate at my house the other day, I didn’t see such a treasure. Is this a merchant’s trick to raise the price by withholding the best goods?"

"Felix, this young lady is not a commodity. Please don’t take offense. He was just trying to make a clever joke, although it was a poor one," Dmitry said with a laugh. Saya found herself smiling back. Seeing this, Felix looked displeased.

"So, you're planning to make me the villain to take the glory for yourself," Felix said, taking Saya’s hand again. "Of course, it was just a joke. If I offended you, I apologize. To make amends, please attend a party at my house next time."

"Well, I guess I gave you a good excuse in the end," Dmitry said, and Felix and Maxim laughed. After chatting for a while, the two men left. The duchess had also disappeared into the crowd. Meanwhile, the other guests' attitudes towards Saya had noticeably improved since the beginning.

Maxim shrugged slightly with a wry smile, then turned to Saya. "I was worried about how things would turn out, but it went well. Your cello playing was wonderful. You’re very modest for saying you couldn’t play."

"Really?"

Saya was puzzled by the direct compliment. "I’ve never been told I was good before. I’ve only been told someone liked it..."

When Haji had first come to the mansion, it was Saya who started teaching him the cello. She had hoped to get closer to him, as he was initially very reserved. As Haji’s skills improved, Saya played less and less. Of course, part of it was because she enjoyed listening to Haji’s playing, but also because, living comfortably, Saya had never felt the need to push herself despite any feelings of frustration.

Still, sometimes, when Joel asked, she would always pick up the bow.

Concerned for the elderly Joel, Haji would set up chairs on calm, sunny days, and Saya would play the cello. Sometimes they would play duets. Joel would always watch silently with a gentle smile. He never gave Saya detailed instructions.

When the music ended, he rarely commented, but he would often say, "That was nice," or "I love the way you play the cello."

Even if someone else joins us, it's a quiet and fulfilling time. If I have any happy memories, it would be those moments...

Saya thought, now realizing that the place she can never return to is eternally beautiful.

Saya tried to push away the beautiful memories and said, "Haji can play various pieces."

Suddenly, Maxim called out to Valery. Saya looked up to see Maxim gently placing his hand on her shoulder.

"We've received the endorsement of the two grand dukes. From now on, you'll be invited to any salon. Today's results are more than enough," Maxim told Valery.

"Escort Saya properly," he added.

Valery, feeling it was unnecessary to be told this, showed a sullen expression. Maxim laughed, then took Valery's hand and kissed the ring on his long, nervous fingers, as if it was their customary practice. Maxim smiled at Valery as if reminding a child, "I'm counting on you."

Valery, blushing, turned away and said, "I can handle it. Let's go, Saya."

Saya hurriedly interrupted Maxim, who was about to call Valery again, not wanting to trouble them any further. "Thank you very much for tonight," she said quickly and followed Valery.

Maxim, left behind, played with his pocket watch and muttered to himself, "Saya, that's ordinary..."

A carriage that had startled horses at the party later dropped off its passengers at the Winter Palace. Tsar Nicholas II primarily resided at the Alexander Palace in Petrograd's outskirts, and the once lavish Winter Palace, which had not hosted a ball in a long time, now stood as an empty shell.

In a secluded room known to only a few, the person from the carriage was relaxing. The walls were covered in dark red velvet and embedded with numerous glass pieces, each holding a bird's egg. These natural eggs came in various sizes and colors, from speckled to green and even red, creating a vibrant pattern.

The room's master, matching the room's color, sat comfortably on a couch, listening to a visitor. "This dog is for the Crown Prince," the visitor said. In a basket at the master's feet, a few puppies wagged their tails energetically, indifferent to the dim room. One puppy, with an unusual coat, stood out among them.

Unlike the other fluffy puppies, this one had no fur on its body except for its head and tail. Since neither person mentioned it, it didn't seem to be due to illness. It was a peculiar dog.

The master of the room spoke, "Ah, very good. The black panther from the other day was also very well received. Animals seem to be the best way to appeal to children. If a single panther can win favor with the royal family, it's a cheap task, wouldn't you say, Yuri?"

Called by name, the old man—Yuri—bowed his head. "Yes. Thanks to that, I've been able to immerse myself in my research, and I am grateful."

The master of the room, accustomed to being bowed to by those older than himself, nodded and changed the subject. "Speaking of research—what's the status of that matter?"

A faint tension filled the room. "We are slowly obtaining records, but it will take a bit more time to reach the final stages..." Yuri's expression showed no hesitation. Given enough time and sufficient funds, results would surely come. He had the face of a determined researcher.

The master of the room seemed to find Yuri's demeanor pleasing. Smiling, he played with his long hair and said, "Well, we have some interesting reports. Let's start taking this more seriously. Fortunately, thanks to the foolish humans, we have no shortage of test subjects..."

"Yes," Yuri responded, bowing his head again without a change in expression, despite the arrogant tone. The master looked down at him with satisfaction. Suddenly, he frowned in displeasure.

Yuri, noticing the master’s reaction, raised his head and heard the sound of approaching footsteps. The footsteps were frantic, and a voice echoed through the empty Winter Palace.

"Grigori! Oh, Father!"

As Grigori, the master of the room, opened the door, Empress Alexandra burst in almost simultaneously. She wore a high-quality sable coat, her usually neatly styled hair disheveled, spilling out from under her hat. She had rushed over, clearly in distress.

Recognizing that she had thrown herself into Gregory’s chest, the woman quickly began to tear up. "I’ve been looking for you—searching everywhere, Grigori."

While comforting the woman with his arm around her shoulders, Grigori quickly glanced down the hallway behind Alexandra. Fortunately, she had followed his instructions to leave her attendants outside.

Grigori's lips curved into a barely noticeable smile, one that only a keen observer would discern.

(After all, I am the only one who can save this woman right now.)

Even though he already knew the reason for her visit, Grigori deliberately asked:

"What has happened, Empress? Why are you so upset?"

Tears streamed down the Empress's face, uncontrollably spilling from her eyes. Though her face was beautiful, it was pale and showed signs of exhaustion.

"The Crown Prince—Alexei has been injured! Oh, I warned him to be careful!" Alexandra cried. "It's my fault."

Her bell-like voice suddenly echoed through the deserted hallway. Grigori, while holding the weeping Empress, looked towards the source of the voice.

A young girl, dressed in a coat and hat matching the Empress’s, stood there with a solemn expression. Earlier, Grigori had been wary of any onlookers, but he didn’t reprimand her. She was Anastasia, the Empress's sixteen-year-old daughter and the older sister of the Crown Prince. She spoke:

"I was playing with Alexei as usual and took my eyes off him for a moment..."

"His bleeding won't stop, and he's in pain. Even now, while we're here—oh!"

Supporting the Empress, Grigori called out to Yuri:

"I understand. Yuri, please accompany Her Majesty to the outside. I will prepare and follow immediately."

"Of course. Come, Your Majesty, please remain calm. If Grigori is attending, you have nothing to worry about."

Yuri’s face now bore the expression of an old man who revered the royal family as if they were gods. The suspicious aura that Grigori had when facing Yuri earlier had completely vanished.

As he watched Yuri support the sobbing Empress, Grigori turned to Anastasia, who had been left behind.

"I was just about to visit you, Anastasia."

Showing no signs of distress, Anastasia gave a slight smile.

Alexei suffered from a severe condition that caused uncontrollable bleeding, but Grigori had saved him from the brink of death many times before. The entire imperial family believed they were safe in his hands. This trust was why he was allowed to come and go from the Winter Palace.

Grigori picked up the basket Yuri had brought. It contained the puppies, who were now peacefully asleep. He smiled contentedly and said:

"I will ensure you can play with him again soon."

[ayumicchi14]

GAKUEN K -WONDERFUL SCHOOL DAYS-

Fushimi Saruhiko route

Event 12

Translation below the cut

Konohana Saya: (If I'm not wrong, today's gym class is swimming)

???: "Yo, mornin'."

Konohana Saya: "M-Morning..."

Konohana Saya: (...? Who is the person just now?)

Konohana Saya: (I've just returned the greetings without thinking much, but maybe I'm mistaking him for someone else)

*In class*

Yatogami Kurou: "........"

Konohana Saya: "I can't believe it's Kamamoto-kun."

Yatogami Kurou: "Yeah, you're right. I don't get it at all."

Kamamoto Rikio: "Even though you guys said that... it's just how my body works."

Konohana Saya: "I feel like it's not something that can be done by just saying it's how your body works..."

Yata Misaki: "Anyway, I said that he is Kamamoto."

Isana Yashiro: "Both of you are a transfer students so you guys aren't here last year. I'm shocked too when I saw it at the first time."

Yatogami Kurou: "Well... if you guys say so, then we have to believe it."

Konohana Saya: "Y-Yeah... you're right."

*At the school's swimming pool*

Konohana Saya: (If I smell this chlorine's scent, it feels like summer has come)

P.E. teacher: "Everyone gather!"

P.E. teacher: "Since the lesson of swimming is starting, I want to confirm how many of you all that can swim."

P.E. teacher: "Make a team, and measure the time of each other then report it to me."

Yata Misaki: "Kamamoto, let's team up."

Kamamoto Rikio: "Oh, alright."

Yata Misaki: "We have to become number one in the class!"

Kamamoto Rikio: "Yata-san, this is not a lesson about competition."

Yata Misaki: "Ouch."

Fushimi Saruhiko: "Oh, you're here. I don't see you there."

Yata Misaki: "Saru... you just bumped into me on purpose, right?"

Fushimi Saruhiko: "I didn't do it on purpose. I just don't really see you at all. Sorry, Misakii~"

Yata Misaki: "What's with that your way of talking, it's like you're telling me that you didn't see me because I'm small."

Fushimi Saruhiko: "Ha! I don't say that. If you think like that, does that means you're self-aware that you're small?"

Fushimi Saruhiko: "Right? Mi-sa-kii~?"

Yata Misaki: "Just how many times that I told you to not call me by my name!!"

Yata Misaki: "If it becomes like this, let's compete with swimming!"

Fushimi Saruhiko: "Hmph, that's interesting."

Yata Misaki: "Fortunately it's a team up. Let's match with who can finish a swim at 50 meter first with one person swim at 25 meter."

Yata Misaki: "If I win, don't call me by my name again."

Fushimi Saruhiko: "....Alright. If I win, I will call you by any names as I like."

Konohana Saya: (Fushimi-kun is fighting with Yata-kun again)

Konohana Saya: (Whenever Fushimi-kun is fighting with Yata-kun, it feels like he has a high tension)

Konohana Saya: (...Eh, this is not the time to think about that!)

Konohana Saya: (Kukuri-chan is absent today, and Neko-chan is forgetting her swimwear so she just sitting out)

Konohana Saya: (Everyone is already has a person to team up with. What should I do...)

Fushimi Saruhiko: "Oi."

Konohana Saya: "Eh?"

Fushimi Saruhiko: "Your face, it looks like you don't have any person to team up with, right? I will have a match with him, so come with me."

Yata Misaki: "O-Oi, you don't have to bring a girl, do you?"

Fushimi Saruhiko: "Ah, right. If I'm not wrong, you're weak against woman, aren't you?"

Yata Misaki: "I-I'm not weak against them! I will defeat them!"

Konohana Saya: "Are you okay with me even though you want to have a match with Yata-kun and the others?"

Fushimi Saruhiko: "It's because there's no other person to team up with."

Konohana Saya: (So you mean, you don't have other choice huh...)

Konohana Saya: (But maybe this is a good chance to thank Fushimi-kun since he's always helped me)

Konohana Saya: "I understand. I'll swim with all my power!"

Konohana Saya: (My opponent is Kamamoto-kun. I want to take a lead as much as possible, and connect it to Fushimi-kun)

P.E. teacher: "Take your position. Ready, go."

Konohana Saya: (Kamamoto-kun, he's fast)

Konohana Saya: (But, I'm almost... catch him...!)

Kamamoto Rikio: "Whew!"

Konohana Saya: "Phew! Fushimi-kun!"

Konohana Saya: (Fushimi-kun is fast! Even though I'm arrived later than Kamamoto-kun, but he's taking the lead)

Konohana Saya: (Ah! He's got overtaken! It's little by little, but it's very clear that Yata-kun is taking the lead!)

Kamamoto Rikio: "Yata-san! Fight! Don't lose with that monkey!"

Konohana Saya: (Yata-kun is fast too...! The difference is covered!)

Konohana Saya: (I hope Fushimi-kun win!)

Kamamoto Rikio: "Do your best, do your best Yata-san! Go, go, Yata-san!"

Yata Misaki: "Haah... Haah..."

Fushimi Saruhiko: "Haha, I win."

Yata Misaki: "...Damn it! I was so close."

Fushimi Saruhiko: "From now on, I will call your name freely as I like, Misakii~"

Yata Misaki: "I will win next time. Just wait for it! Let's go Kamamoto."

Kamamoto Rikio: "Ah, please wait a minute Yata-san!"

Konohana Saya: "Fushimi-kun, good work. It's great that you won!"

Fushimi Saruhiko: "Yeah. You're pretty fast too. You are not give in even if your opponent is man."

Konohana Saya: "Is-Is that so? If you're saying that, then there's a result of me doing my best."

Konohana Saya: (I'm being... complimented by Fushimi-kun, right?)

Konohana Saya: (I'm happy if I can give you a little of my thanks)

Fushimi Saruhiko: "...? What's wrong with you? It's unpleasant when you're grinning like that."

Konohana Saya: "Ah, sorry. It's nothing."

P.E. teacher: "Hey, you two aren't measuring the time, are you? Submit the report later, okay?"

Konohana Saya: "Ah, yes! We're sorry!"

Konohana Saya: "Come to think of it, when we're having a match, we didn't measure the time, huh. Let's get in the line once again!"

[elfqueen006]

Piero No Uta/"Clown's Song"

If it isn't obvious already, this is a Saya No Uta AU.

The basic summary is this. My MC - May-Rose Davis - has been in a depressive slump for about a year since the infidelity of her ex-boyfriend and childhood friend, Ian Duff. As a result she's lost touch with her immediate family and has entered a constant state of "survival mode", where nothing else matters but getting to the next day.

One day when thrifting for new clothes, she comes across an old VCR tape that she buys seemingly without thinking. Upon coming home she puts the tape on and blacks out. When she wakes up, her world becomes a bit brighter...

Enter Sunny Day Jack, a happy-go-lucky clown man and May's guide through this new world of sunshine and rainbows! "Cloudy Town", Jack calls it, and here, everyone is happy!

May is of course reluctant to accept this new reality. She hasn't been happy in a long, long time - she'd just be out of place in a world like this. But Jack assures her that can change! It's just a matter of perspective and heart!

She'd have to keep her guard up, as there are monsters lurking about. A select few are turning into "jellybellies", giant sludgelike monsters formed from people that get too sad! And only she can stop them, being the only non resident of Cloudy Town.

Here on out she's introduced to many different vibrant characters, such as the Glad-Pire, Sous Chef Sweetly, and the Night-Knight! Depending on whom she spends the most time with, Jack being one of them, will determine what path her love life will head towards, as well as her sanity...

It turns out, May was never in Cloudy Town at all, but an altered version of reality made by Jack. Her friends and loved ones have been reaching out to her for weeks on end. Shaun had visited once - coming to retrieve the VCR May had held for him - but she seemed to be under the impression he was someone else completely. Someone named the "Glad-Pire"?

Ian's had even worse luck reaching her. And when she does answer the phone she sounds strange, frightened almost.

Nick had been attacked by her. His form had been so brutalized that he had to be kept in the hospital. He'd only ever wanted to date her... how did it all go so wrong?

If May decided to pursue either of these men instead of Jack, reality would return to its former glory, or she'd descend deeper into madness with her unreal lover~

[cookies-are-nice]

Catalyst

Content : sibling drama(im an only child fyi), Happy Hanagaki family, Toman shenanigans (mikey x oc)

Auther's notes : I'll be posting a little bit less often, but I think this chapter is okay.

Chapter 3 : Misunderstandings

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Sachiko threw her school bag on her bed and quickly hopped in her shower. Although the shower she took was a good one, she remained in the bad mood she carried home from her terrible day.

The poor girl forgot her English homework at home, so the teacher gave her a scolding. And to add to that, She got a 6/10 on her math exercise paper because her classmates were distracting her and her favourite teacher was disappointed with her. Furthermore, her wallet was nowhere to be found so she had to skip both breakfast AND lunch cause she had to stay back for detention. The detention was caused by a friend of hers, accidentally breaking a vase. Rose took the blame for her, except she didn't expect to starve the whole time. And then, she had to run home in the rain because she forgot her phone was charging at home and she couldn't call her driver.

The exhausted teen got dressed, dried her hair off and face-planted on a fluffy, comfortable bed. Nothing could've separated her from the bed at that point. Nothing except for the fact that her younger sister was still at the kindergarden. (I refuse to give her a break, the X from MHA didn't get a break you don't either SAYA INSAN ADIL)

Without hesitation, she shot up from her bed and called her driver. When she arrived at her sister's kindergarten, Sachiko asked her sister's teacher where little Yumi was. The teacher said that someone had already picked her up. Thinking her sister had been kidnapped, Sachiko rushed back home only to find that Takemichi had already picked Yumi up. Letting out a sigh of relief, she ran toward Yumi and hugged her.

"OH thank goodness! I thought something bad happened to you!" Sachiko cried out squeezing her 6-year-old sister.

"Heh, I figured you were staying back at school so I picked her up instead, sorry for giving you a scare." Takemichi timidly spoke.

"Thanks Takemichi, though, you had me thinking Yumi had been kidnapped for one second."

Sachiko turned to face Takemichi and noticed fresh bruises and cuts on his face. She told Yumi to go to her room. Once she was sure Yumi couldn't hear, she spoke.

"Again? This is the 3rd time you've come home like this idiot,"

"I know I jus-"

"No, No, you don't, " She interrupted. "You aren't telling me what happened nor are you fixing it. I need you to take this seriously"

"I am"

"NO! Time and time again you've come back like this and yet every single time I ask you, you brush it off and deny it!" She yelled at her brother. "What the hell do i do about this?!"

"I've told you, nothing! I'm sorting it out!"

"Damn it! Just let me help!"

"You don't need to help, I'm fine!"

"YOU-"

"I'M NOT LIKE HIM SACHIKO!"

Rose's eyes widened at that name, ah, she sure hasn't heard that name in a long time. After realising what he had said, Takemichi quickly apologised.

"I'm sorry... I didn't mean to say that"

"No, you're right, you're not like him," She shot back. "you're far worse."

Taken aback by his sister's words, he softly asks her. "w-what do you mean?"

"Our father was a determined man. Despite that, he had always lacked something-kindness. You have a heart of gold Takemichi, you always h put yourself before others, constantly endanger yourself, " She takes a breath before continuing. "I'm scared that I'll lose you too..."

Tears started to well up in Sachiko's eyes.

"I'm sorry for yelling at you, it's just," She sobs. "-been a really hard day."

A tear crept down her face. Takemichi, not knowing what to do, takes her into a hug. Pulling away from the hug first, Sachiko says, "Thank you."

"For what?"

"For being a good brother."

Smiles made their way onto the siblings faces. While the two were enjoying the embrace, the door to Yumi's room creaked open. Out came the 4-year-old child, squeezing her blanket.

"Oh Yumi, did we scare you?" She pulls away from the hug to look at her little sister. The small child nodded and ran towards her siblings.

"Sorry Yumi, we didn't mean to..." After hearing her older brother's apologies, she raised both her hands, gesturing for Takemichi carry her. The clueless boy turned to Sachiko for help but only got a mocking chuckle paired with an evil smile in return.

"I'm not helping you! It's your turn to do Yumi-duty this time, goodnight~" Sachiko teased, quickly retreating into her room before her brother decides to ditch their little sister duty again.

She slept well, the soft sounds of silence lulling her to rest. Unfortunately, she wasn't quite so lucky the following morning.

"ACHỌÔŒÓÖ"

"BLESS YOU???"

Takemichi phrased, unsure whether that was a sneeze or not.

"than 'kyou" Sachiko said wiping her nose with a 5-ply tissue she had recently bought specifically to treat Takemichi's injuries.

"I think I'm si- ACHÓŐÛÚĔƏĂÂÔŒØŐĂỊŮĘÖ"

"WHAT THE FU-"

"-sick," Sachiko hurried to complete her sentence. "running in the rain doesn't seem like such a good idea to me anymore,"

Takemichi, still shocked by the fact that the demonic sound came from his sister, got up from the breakfast table to get a thermometer. Sachiko remained cuddled up on the sofa scrolling on her phone. Once her brother came back with the tool, he took her temperature. The thermometer showed a whopping 39.8°C.

"W-WHAT?!"

"what"

"YOU'RE GONNA DIE!!"

"IM GONNA WHAT?!"

"OH NO OH NO OH NO"

"GIVE ME THE GODDAMN THERMOMETER"

The sick girl snatched it out of her brother's hand and saw the temperature her body was in. Of course, having absolutely no experience in this matter, the siblings called the emergency number. Sadly, the emergency respondent told them to "give her panadol" and hung up.

In their state of panic, the two delicate snowflakes decide on calling Hinata. Takemichi ran to get his phone and was now talking to hinata in another room. Fortunately, Hinata was a normal person with a normal life and gave them normal advice. Rose took some fever medicine and was transported to her bed to rest.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Takemichi opened the door and was met with the faces of the founders of Tokyo Manji Gang.

"Takemichi!" The leader of Toman whined.

"OH? Why are you all here?" The confused boy questioned his friends.

"Oi Takemichi where the hell were you?" Draken shot a question of his own.

Coming to a a realisation, Takemichi quickly apologised. "OH NO! I forgot about the hangout, I'm Sorry! (⋟﹏⋞)"

"Takemichi how could you be so forgetful!" Mikey, very ironically, accused Takemichi.

"You're one to talk," Draken called his best friend out on his hypocritical behaviour.

"I'll kick your as-" His threat was interrupted by a feminine voice shouting, "Takemichi!"

The group of boys went silent when they heard the voice coming from Sachiko's room. Takemichi couldn't think of anything else to do, except to stand there, frozen.

"...Was that Hinata?"

"Uh, no bu-"

The atmosphere became serious almost instantly. The eyes in the room stared him down as if they were ready to pounce at Takemichi if he says the wrong thing. The poor boy's brain gave up on thinking as he was trying to find an answer that wouldn't earn him a kick to his head or a punch to his face.

Draken, tried of the silence, questioned, "Then who was that?"

Suddenly, the door to Sachiko's bedroom swung open. Out came a girl, wearing a crop top and shorts, though her body showed no signs of injury, she looked pale and lethargic.

"Takemichi, Where is my water?"

Once Rose saw the group of boys surrounding her brother, her flight-or-flight response had been activated. The girl looked at her brother, then back at the group, Not knowing their intentions, she took half a step back, retreating into her room.

"And who is this Takemichi?" the boy with blonde hair asked while eyeing here down suspiciously.

Sneaking a glance at her brother's expression,

Takemichi no longer had any worry or panic on his face, instead, it was replaced with an embarrassed one. After her suspicions were cleared, Rose started to calm down.

"I'm Takemichi's sister, Sachiko. Who might you be?"

Mikey, shocked at her statement, blurred out, "...sister?"

"We're Takemichi's friends and we've come to pick him up for a hangout." thankfully, Draken was the only sensible one and explained first.

Her brother had an expression that could be considered the prime example of relief. Most of their group looked dumbfounded while the others looked embarrassed.

"Oh, I see. Then, don't let me be a bother!" Sachiko no longer felt threatened by their presence, so she shoved her brother our the door, "Takemichi go."

"i-uh-wait-no-but-you-wait-"

"nonono you go hang out, I'll be fine"

She quite literally 'pushed' her brother to hang out with the friends of his.

"Thank you very much Sachiko-san." (chifuyu)

The polite boy took a bow and all of the exited the house quickly.

"Huh, they were surprisingly polite,"

Sachiko said to herself before taking a sip of the water she requested so many times. She looked out of their house window and saw her brother joking around with his friends. She was about to go back to bed but not before she noticed "Tokyo Manji Gang "imprinted on one of Takemichi's friend's jacket. The boy had a short figure and blond hair tied up halfway.

"He seems quite familiar...Have I met him before?"

Oh you sweet child, you have, so many times before.

I'm following most of the tr plot but I'm changing a little bit (I'm not letting anyone die)

[scarredsands]

Headcanon - Registeel

Saya found Registeel out in Orre's deserts after a trip to the Outskirt Stand with Mags. The discovery happened after Saya noticed a red, pulsating glow below the sands - light emitting from the Registeel's eyes.

For one reason or another, Registeel became attached to Saya after it was unearthed from the sands. In a way, it was almost like it was in the sand waiting for her to pass by, as they had been dormant prior to that, according to them. Saya had passed those very dunes many times on the way to the station, but something that particular night had made the titanic golem awaken.

Registeel hasn't communicated to Saya directly yet. Instead, it communicates to her via their eyes, glowing in a way that is indicative of morse code. Short pulsations of light combined with long pulsations gets the message across. Saya was lucky enough to actually know morse, as it was something her grandfather taught her for fun whenever The Under would experience rolling blackouts to pass the time.

Saya has affectionately begun to call them 'Regis', a shortened nickname of Registeel. Whenever she needs to communicate back to them and is unable/doesn't want to speak, she'll tap on its body or on any hard surface around her. Regis' body is hollow, yet the steel its made up of is tougher than any metal or steel she's ever seen. The hollowness was off-putting and bizarre to her at first, but she's long since gotten used to it.

She isn't sure still why Registeel has taken a particular shine to her. In a way, it's further cemented her belief and passion in training steel-types, strengthening her drive further to become a formidable steel master. At the same time, it's strange and perplexing. She feels no connection towards the legendary, in terms of being tethered at the soul. It also hasn't communicated with her telepathically, and she is unable to communicate in the same way to it via her thoughts.

Though Registeel is often not far from Saya's side, either burrowed beneath the shifting sands and following along as she rides into the deserts, or awaiting her return in her League chambers, it's not a pokemon officially registered to her. In fact, Saya hasn't technically 'caught' it in a ball. At this point it may as well be her pokemon, but it isn't official yet.

These days, she spends a lot of time soul searching and chasing any conceivable reason for Registeel's choice out in the deserts. She has been upfront and asked why it made that choice, only to be met with non-answers. Even Registeel isn't sure why it awoke in that moment.

Despite that, Regis has become a valuable ally and friend to Saya. She's trained next to it silently among the dunes, trying to gain an understanding through physical training, and has spent mornings before sunrise meditating with it for their combined mental training. Nothing has become clear yet to either of them, but this physical and mental training has become formative for Saya. It has helped her inwardly, and has also helped her come to a form of understanding and peace with herself, oddly enough.

Saya isn't sure if she'll ever find an answer, or if there even is one at this point. Maybe it's all just a coincidence, or... perhaps the answer is simply yet to be seen.