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Vixen ~ Three (Final)

➼ Pairing: Jimin x OC (Shin Ara)

➼ Length: 6k

➼ Rating: pg-15

➼ Content: Arranged Marriage AU, CEO AU, Mafia AU | TW: Vague Threats of Violence; Kidnapping; Non-Graphic Violence (Fight Scene); Minor Discussion of Human Trafficking (not by BTS/SKZ members)| Ara and JK are so sibling-coded; Jimin ships Vixen and JK

➼ Thanks to @moonleeai for betaing! I had this posted at noon and closed tumblr but when I came back now somehow it disappeared into the cloud?? I'm so annoyed ;-;

➼ Taglist: @bangtan-famiglia-net@kookthief@otome-wandering@sarcasticbambi

➼ Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction and in no way represents any member of BTS, SKZ, or any other K-pop group mentioned in any way beyond the face and name claims the author made for this work.

➼ Chapter 1 (13/10/23) ➼ Chapter 2 (14/10/23) ➼ Ao3 ➼ Masterlist

ARA, AGE 25, (PRESENT DAY)

A hand flopped around on the wooden table, finally locating the device making that infernal racket far too early in the morning.

“It’s too early for this,” Ara groaned, sliding the call button on her phone. “Yeoboseyo?”

“Princess? It’s Jimin. Sorry if I woke you…” Ara heard a sharp inhale as her husband realised the time. Still, he pressed on. “Um…you know how Park Wonshik adopted me after I was kidnapped?”

“Ye-ah,” she replied slowly, trying to figure out what was going on. Why was he sounding so awake after helping her break up the trafficking ring early this morning? He probably hadn’t slept yet, she realized. Hence, his too-early call.

“So, the police broke up this ring last night and saved a bunch of kids. They called me and asked if I’d mind talking to them, tell them that things are gonna be okay, y’know?”

Ara made some sort of agreeing noise, heading to the bathroom to gargle some mouthwash and maybe comb her hair and hope that putting her hair in order would simultaneously put her brain cells in order.

“So…one of my dad’s old friends was there and suggested maybe…we could foster one or two of the kids who are in need of a home until they get all the paperwork sorted out. A couple of the kids agreed to testify, so they’ll also need to stay close until the trials are over. What do you think? We have really good security, so they won’t need to worry about a repeat kidnapping, and I know we’ve got space and love. You mentioned wanting to help trafficking victims when I was telling you about my childhood…but…”

The longer her silence stretched out, the more Jimin rambled. He was so cute.

“Yeah, that sounds like a great, practical way to help,” Ara agreed after spitting her mouthwash out. “Just let me know how many you kids you drag back so I know how many rooms to get ready.”

“Thank you, jagiya.” Muffled conversation crackled through the line as Jimin paused to speak with an officer. “Sorry, I have to go. I’ll call later, alright?”

“Okay. Love you!”

“Love you!”

Ara put her phone down on the counter and stared at her reflection in the mirror.

~~~

At 2:33 PM, Jimin arrived home with an eleven-year-old girl in tow. The police officer and Child & Family Services officer quickly checked the premises and living situation, then left, leaving Jimin, Ara, and the girl.

Ara smiled, crouching down to her height. “Hi, I’m Shin Ara. It’s nice to meet you.”

“Hello, Mrs. Shin. My name is Kim Nabi,” Nabi bowed politely. “It is nice to meet you as well. Thank you for letting me live with you.”

Her shiny hair teased the tops of her shoulders as she moved.

“I’ll show you to your room, then,” said Ara, motioning at the stairs. “I know you saw it already during the tour, but you can get settled now. My room is right across the hall, so my bodyguard will be close by if you feel unsafe. Have you met Jungkook yet?”

Nabi shook her head, then gave a small smile full of delight as she really took in her room.

Ara and Jimin’s gazes met as they exchanged smiles at her satisfaction.

The walls were a pale periwinkle reflected in the pale blue duvet, the trim white to contrast the wood furniture.

“I hope you like it,” joked Ara. “There are a couple of outfits in the closet, but I thought maybe you’d like to go shopping for some things your own style while you’re here. Jungkook and I will take you whenever you’re ready.”

Ara pulled the stuffed rabbit from the top shelf of the closet and held it out to Nabi. “I thought you might like a friend to talk to while you decide if you want to talk to me or someone else about what happened. I’ve told quite a few secrets to Cookie here, and he’s kept them all remarkably well. He also gives a pretty nice hug,” she smiled conspiratorially.

“Thank you very much, Mrs Shin, Mr Park,” Nabi bowed again.

“You’re welcome, Nabi. I know things have been tough, but you’re a very brave girl,” said Jimin. “We want you to feel safe and at home here. I remember how I felt after I was brought here by my adoptive father. If you want to scream, cry, maybe hit a couple of things, go for a run– whatever you’re feeling, we’re here for you.”

“Thank you,” Nabi said again.

Jimin kissed Ara’s cheek goodbye and left to finish his assistance at the police station.

Ara looked at Nabi, laid a soft hand on her shoulder, and said, “I think you’d like to be alone right now to settle in, but if you want company, my room is across the hall, and the door’s open. If you need anything, just walk in or give me a shout, ‘kay?”

Nabi nodded, and Ara crossed the hall to call Jungkook and explain the situation.

~~~

Ara softly knocked on Nabi’s door for the third time. When there was still no response, she twisted the knob and peered in.

Nabi was sound asleep in her bed, hugging Cookie tightly to her chest.

“Nabi, it’s ten to seven. Jimin-ssi will be home any minute, and supper will be ready. I’m sure you’re pretty hungry by now. Jungkook wants to meet you, too, so can you wake up and get up by seven?” As Ara talked soothingly, Nabi stirred and gradually opened her eyes. Ara opened the door a little wider to let the hallway light shine in, as Nabi had drawn her blackout drapes.

“Hello, Ara-unnie. I’m up now.” Nabi yawned and stretched, then slid off the bed.

“Did you have a good nap? I hope you’ll sleep tonight!” Ara stepped just outside the doorway so she wouldn’t stifle Nabi, who yawned again.

“Yes, I slept well, thank you.”

The two headed to the top of the stairs, where Jungkook awaited.

“Nabi, this is my bodyguard and best friend, Jeon Jungkook. Jungkook, this young lady is Kim Nabi.”

“Pleasure to meet you, Miss Nabi,” Jungkook’s bunny smile shone through as he grinned at the girl.

“Thank you. It’s nice to meet you as well, Jungkook-oppa.”

Jungkook grinned even wider at Ara. “I’m her oppa already!”

Ara punched his shoulder gently. “Don’t let it go to your head; I told her she could call us that.”

The foyer door opened, signalling Jimin’s return home. He headed to the powder room to wash up, then joined the little group in the living room, brushing a kiss to Ara’s cheek on his way in.

Jungkook pretended to gag, wincing as Ara pinched his arm.

Nabi was quiet during dinner, her gaze bouncing between the three adults talking and laughing around her but not volunteering much. They drew her in when they could, but weren’t surprised that she didn’t immediately become a chatterbox. She’d been through a lot and was probably still deciding how much she could trust them.

Ara did manage to get her to commit to going clothes shopping the next day, but that was it.

A large yawn cracked Nabi’s face as Jimin asked Jungkook to see him in his office after supper, so Ara said goodnight to the men and followed Nabi upstairs, just in case she forgot where something was or needed help.

Two nights later, Jimin was back at Vixen’s HQ, meeting with the woman herself. He’d showed up unexpectedly, interrupting her spar with Hyunjin, so she wasn’t in full Vixen gear like all the previous times he’d met her.

She’d donned the mask, but her hair was free, a neat brown-black braid falling down her back, a few wisps curled to her sweaty face and neck.

“If you tell anyone you’ve seen more of me than my lieutenants, I’m sorry, but I’ll have to break our agreement,” she waved a finger at him.

“I won’t,” promised Jimin. More of her meant arms and feet, since she was only in a black tank top and workout leggings, her jacket having been tossed aside as she heated up.

Jimin noted interestedly that the gold eyes and red mouth was an indispensable part of Vixen’s persona, as they were still visible.

(As two of her most notable character marks, Ara made sure the lipstick and contacts were first in and last out when she switched between Ara and Vixen. He’d just proved her point—though he didn’t know it—that you should always be prepared for the unexpected; you never know when someone would drop in, either ally or foe.)

“So, you took care of the three men?” she asked.

Jimin nodded. “JK and I made sure they won’t be trafficking in the future…or committing any other crimes.”

She nodded approvingly. “Good.”

The tones of Vixen’s cell phone rang and she bent over, fishing the phone out of her pocket. Answering it, she turned around but didn’t move away; Jimin eavesdropped as best he could. “Vixen.”

There was a pause as her contact spoke.

“What? Stall him! Flag him down and tell him I have a visitor! Engage blade if necessary.” With an aggravated sigh, Vixen ended the call and pinched her nose, muttering something about stupid training, then turned with a smile that was clearly false.

“I’m going to need a minute, would you mind waiting in another room?”

Jimin complied, following her to a small room that reminded him of a cabin. She pointed to the twin bed and shut the door behind her. Jimin didn’t feel like a captive since there was a window large enough for him to crawl through, and there didn’t appear to be any bars or lasers to stop him from doing so if he wished. But he didn’t wish to; he was here for a reason, afterall.

Footsteps echoed in the hallway as someone came jogging up to Vixen. The tread was heavy, likely male, and the visitor greeted her in a male’s voice.

“Hey Vix, I found out where he keeps the goods- why are you frown- ouch! VIX-mmph!”

That male voice sounded awfully familiar. Jimin frowned.

“Shh! I’m gagging you because he’s. next. door!” hissed Vixen harshly. “If you’d checked outside before you snuck in, you'd have seen his car!”

Jimin strained his ears as the whispers softened and moved down the hallway. However, he’d managed to drop a bug on Vixen’s back as he followed her, so he pulled out his receiver and shamelessly eavesdropped.

“I came over the roofs tonight so I didn’t see. I’m sorry, VIx, that was careless; I should’ve known better. I’ll check 360 degrees next time, yakseokhae.”

That was definitely JK.

“Good. Yeesh, oppa, you almost gave everything away! I had Han ready to rush you with his knife to slow you down!”

Oppa?! Why was Vixen so close to JK?

“Sorry, Vixen. But I found out where he keeps the goods, and I’m getting mine tomorrow, so I need to make sure the others won’t be visible when it’s done.”

…the blacklight tattoos each member got when they were inducted into Bangtan? He’d thought JK was a reliable asset to Bangtan, so he’d invited him to get it. JK was obviously Vixen’s spy in Bangtan, but why?…most of JK’s time was spent on his bodyguarding duties with Ara.

Unless…Vixen was going to take out Ara to hit Bangtan and Grey? But both of them were allied with her, that didn’t make sense. And he knew JK would never hurt or let anyone or anything hurt Ara.

Clearly, more investigation was required.

“When are you going to tell him, anyways, Vix? Hasn’t it been long enough for you to trust him?”

Vixen sighed. “It’s a big secret–half my life. It takes time to open up.”

“I understand. I’ll be there when you’re ready. I’ll leave now…”

Jimin heard JK discover the bug when he hugged Vixen goodbye.

There was a pause, crackling as the bug was moved, then a dramatic inhale.

“Vix, what’s this?”

“That’s not one of ours…that’s Jimin’s. I thought I felt his fingers on my back, but I didn’t have time to check.” Vixen cursed, and then all that Jimin heard was static as JK crushed the bug under his boot.

The door swung open, JK standing protectively beside Vixen, who crossed her arms and stared at Jimin.

“Fine. You discovered it. Jungkook is my spy in Bangtan. He helped me start Stray Kids, and he’s an honorary member, since he’s technically affiliated with Gray. I’m not plotting anything against you. Happy?” “Why do you care about Bangtan’s tattoos?” Jimin stared back at her.

“Because Stray Kids have blacklight tattoos too, and I didn’t want to out JK’s and my relationship because you picked a spot close to his previous tattoo to add yours. It’s moot now, I guess.”

“Relationship?” He glanced between the two.

“We’re just friends,” they said in unison, then looked at each other. “What he/she said.”

Jimin sighed. Sure. Just friends. Whatever you say.

“Okay, prove it. Do you have a blacklight around?”

Hyunjin entered with the light and JK unbuttoned his shirt, slipping it off one shoulder. The Stray Kids symbol glowed blue at the joining of his neck and shoulder. Along his left arm were eight small bands of moon phases, as well.

Vixen held the blacklight to her shoulder, and the vivid blue symbol appeared on the front of her left shoulder, slightly larger and thicker than JK’s. “Happy?”

“Alright, I believe you.” Jimin took the light from her and waved it over his left collarbone, showing Bangtan’s symbol in glowing purple-blue. “You can choose where you put it, but somewhere that allows for easy access is a good choice for easy ID,” he told JK before turning to Vixen. “Bangtan’s tattoos are secret for a reason.”

She nodded companionably. “Same with Stray Kids, hence, blacklight. JK and I won’t say anything.”

JK nodded as Jimin looked at him. “ I won’t say a word, boss.”

“You’re affiliated with three families, JK. Which one are you most loyal to?”

JK swallowed, his big eyes a bit rounder than normal at Jimin’s subtly threatening tone.

“Yeah, JK, tell me who you’re loyal to,” Vixen buffed her nails against her shirt as she leaned against the doorway, the very picture of nonchalance.

“...I am equally loyal to them. My primary loyalty is to your wife.”

After several tense seconds, Jimin smiled approvingly and patted his shoulder. “Good.”

Vixen nodded at him for his diplomatic answer, then left to continue her spar with Hyunjin.

Jimin and Jungkook rejoined, watching the spar just as VIxen put Hyunjin in an armlock. He tapped out and Jungkook danced into the ring. “Still mad at me for my slip up, Vix?”

“No, we’re good. Foxtrot spar?” She added one of her many code words with him, requesting the use of martial arts plus blades.

Jungkook nodded, and the spar began.

Jimin leaned forward, closely following the pair’s movements. Their sheer grace and long practice of martial arts gave them the facade of a deadly dance, clearly used to practicing together.

Silver flashes gleamed as their knives slashed and parried, tucked away the next second for strikes and kicks.

Finally, JK saw an opening as Vixen slowed from fatigue, her previous spar with Hyunjin lowering her endurance. Caught in a chokehold, Vixen tapped out.

Bowing, the pair ended the spar. Jimin clapped, impressed. “You both fight very well.”

“Thank you,” they said in unison, leaning down to grab a water bottle, opening it, and chugging at the same time.

Jimin rolled his eyes. Totally “just friends”.

Two weeks later, two days before the beginning of the trials, Ara took Nabi to the mall to take her mind off the upcoming event. Nabi now had a varied wardrobe, but Ara was looking for formal dresses for them for a future party..

Nabi had settled in surprisingly quickly, becoming more talkative and outgoing as the days passed, though she was still a quiet child.

She had only been on the street a week since her mom died when she was kidnapped. No one knew who or where her dad was.

Ara had contacted a counsellor for Nabi to see when she was ready to talk about it, and she and Jimin had agreed they’d love to foster with intent to adopt. When Nabi was ready, they’d talk about it. So far, she seemed to love the house, and she often followed Jungkook around like a duckling when he wasn’t with Ara.

Jungkook casually browsed through the men’s section of the formalwear store while he kept an eye on other customers. Ara took Nabi to the womens’ changerooms to try on a couple dresses each. Stepping into the room beside Nabi’s, she froze at the reflection of the man in the mirror with the gun painted at her.

“Follow me quietly and you and the kid won’t get hurt,” he growled.

Tentatively, Ara turned around, hoping Nabi would stay in her changeroom.

Alas, that was not to be, as Nabi stepped out. “Unnie, my zipp-” she stared at the man and Ara calmly, though her eyes were wide with shock. Slowly, she crept behind Ara, keeping an eye on the man.

“Come quietly and you’ll both be fine,” threatened the man. They headed out the back way to the van idling by the door.

Getting in, Ara felt the dull throb of a needle prick as everything faded to black.

~~~

Jungkook headed to the fitting rooms anxiously. Twelve minutes had passed with no sign of either Nabi or Ara. Normally, Ara asked for his opinion on formal fits; while he supposed she may have decided to ask Jimin’s opinion instead, he was still a little worried.

As soon as he saw the silver and jade hairpin Ara had worn that day on the ground, the needle pointing to the back exit, he knew something was up. Pulling out his phone, he began making calls.

~~~

Slowly blinking her heavy lids, Ara tried to focus her thoughts and make sense of everything. As she gradually became more clear-headed, her memories returned.

Pretending to still be unconscious, she strained her senses to check her surroundings.

So far, she could tell that she was likely in a warehouse (how original) in the industrial area by the Han River, with the smell of water and the faint industrial noises surrounding her.

Nabi was in the chair behind her, back-to-back, either still out or merely pretending, like herself.

Ara couldn’t sense any hostile presence around–evidently, they were still supposed to be under the drug’s influence for a while longer.

Carefully, she pressed her watch button in and twisted it, sending an emergency GPS ping to both Chan and Jin.

Clearly, the kidnappers didn’t expect much of a chaebol heiress; since she was untouched, her eight knives, two GPSs, and five impromptu weapons were still on her. Well, at least they were respectful. This meant she was likely not going to be harmed, at least at first, and they didn’t know she was Vixen.

She could work with that.

“Nabi-ah, are you awake?” If she was, Ara would have to wait for her prince(s) in shining armour (unless the kidnappers tried something before then), but if Nabi was still out, Ara could fight her way out and then claim a rescue…

She felt Nabi’s hands brush hers, then– “I know you’re Vixen. Can you get us out of here before oppa comes?”

How- how did this child– Jimin still didn’t know!

“I’ll try.” She wiggled a knife free and passed it through their bonds to Nabi. “Go for blood if you’re in trouble. Now is not the time for guilt or gentleness. Use your teeth and elbows if you have to. Aim for fleshy parts like eyes, groin, or disabling their arms and hands.”

“Got it,” Nabi whispered back. “You’re so cool, unnie.”

Ara smiled inwardly, then began tugging the knot of the rope around her hands loose.

Once she had undone the ropes, she slyly slid one of her knives from her thigh free, using it to cut Nabi loose. “Sit tight unless you’re attacked, okay? On three, I’m going to get our captors’ attention. I already sent a distress signal, so Jimin and Jungkook will be here soon,” she added to reassure her foster daughter.

On three, she ripped the blindfold off and stood up, sliding the knives tucked into her heels out and kicking them off, choosing to fight barefoot.

A quick slash up the side seam of her skirt, and she was ready to fight.

The kidnappers had noticed that she was awake, and five men dressed in black ran into the room.

Good, no guns, yet. The illegal weapons left traces very difficult to clean up and explain away.

Silently she charged the row of three, using the first’s momentum to tumble the second and third like dominoes.

While they were still reeling, Ara began slicing at the fourth and fifth, incapacitating them by aiming for their thighs and shoulders.

One, Two, and Three regained their balance, and Ara hurled one of her blades into Two’s shoulder as she danced around Three, hitting pressure points to take him out.

On her way to One, she yanked the knife out of Two’s shoulder, jabbing it at his waist and thigh.

One appeared to be better trained than the others as he aimed for a pressure point on Ara’s neck. Unluckily for him, she grabbed his wrist, forced him to his knees, and kicked him in the groin.

Spinning back to Two, she hit his neck to temporarily paralyse him, watching him slump before repeating the motion on One.

Sighing, she brushed her hair out of her face, wishing she hadn’t dropped her hairpin at the store as a clue for Jungkook. He’d have found her soon enough through the CCTVs, and she could see better without her hair flying around if she’d kept it.

A second batch of five emerged from the hallway she assumed led to the boss’s control room, but this time the group was armed and better prepared.

Ara supposed the first group were the disposable, bottom-tier underlings who underestimated her.

Dropping into a crouch, she grinned ferally. Worked every time.

Two and Three charged her at the same time, so she simply crouched there, then uncoiled at the last second. Using Two’s knee as a springboard, she wrapped her legs around Three’s neck, sending Two sprawling and choking Three out.

On her way to meet One, Four, and Five, she gifted Two a knife to the thigh, dangerously close to the femoral artery. Oops.

Just before she hit One and Four, she dropped to her knees and slid by, taking their legs out. Rather badass a move of her, if she thought so herself.

Five grabbed her by the hair–rude, but smart— thankfully, it was long enough she could twist to face him and swipe at his knees, then grab his wrist and twist him around.

He released her hair, and she swiftly knocked him out, then headed back to the still-conscious Two, Four, and One.

A quick insurance stab to their dominant arms, and all ten opponents were incapacitated, if not unconscious.

Ara spun to the door, dropping into a defensive stance and re-gripping her blades tightly, only to relax in relief when IN and Felix showed up.

“Oh, good, you’re the first ones here. Nabi knows– I’ll figure out how later– but as of right now, Jimin doesn’t know, so you two took out those assailants, okay? I watched you rescue me when I woke up halfway through the fight,” Ara quickly aligned their cover stories.

Clearly, she should tell Jimin about her…nightly business ventures, but now would not be the time.

“Yes, ma’am,” Vixen’s bodyguards saluted, then began dragging the kidnappers into a row and tying them up.

Ara reclaimed her knife from Nabi and sat back in her chair, holding hands with the girl.

“Jimin-ssi should be here very soon and we can go home, okay? You were so brave; I’m proud of you. It’s okay now, so I understand if you’re a little scared or overwhelmed. Do you want to talk about it?”

Nabi shook her head. “I wasn’t scared; I knew you’d keep us safe, and Jimin-oppa and Jungkook-oppa would come for us.”

‘’How did you know I’m Vixen, Nabi-ah? And I gather you figured Jimin and Jungkook out too.”

Nabi grinned, turning in her chair to face Ara. “Jimin-oppa doesn’t wear a mask. I recognized him from the night when you all rescued us. That pink hair is kind of distinctive. I thought Jungkook-oppa worked for Vixen, but then I saw him with Jimin at the police station. I didn’t know till you woke me up for supper the first night; the way you talked to me and approached me was just like Vixen. And then I saw you with Jungkook-oppa and you were close to him like Vixen was.”

“Is that why you were watching us all so closely?” Ara had a revelation. “I just thought you didn’t trust us yet.”

Nabi nodded proudly. “I was trying to figure out who knew what about who.”

Ara smiled at Nabi and smoothed her hair down. “You are a very clever girl– you’re the first person to figure out that Shin Ara and Vixen are the same person. Everyone else who knows, I told. Have you figured out what everybody knows by now?”

“I think so…you and Jungkook-oppa know each other and Jimin-ssi, and he knows Jungkook-oppa but not you?”

Ara nodded, “Good job, Nabi-ah. Jimin’s family and mine are allies, and Jungkook works for both of them, Gray and Bangtan. He also works for my –Vixen’s– family, Stray Kids. Jimin-ssi and my appa both do not know about me being Vixen, but I think I should tell them now, don’t you?”

Nabi nodded. “Secrets should be kept few and far between.”

“Wise wor-”

Their talk was interrupted by a group of armed men bursting in, guns in hand.

Ara and Nabi blinked back at Jimin’s wide gaze. “You’re safe!”

He holstered his gun and anxiously looked them over. “Are you sure you’re okay?” He asked, pulling Ara into a hug, then Nabi. “What happened?”

“We’re fine, Jimin. Nabi is probably a bit more anxious than she lets on, but we’re fine,” Ara ran her hand down his chest soothingly, feeling the rapid thumping of his heartbeat.

Jimin pulled back to examine Ara's face. “Why is there blood on you?”

“Oh, it's not mine, it’s…theirs…” Ara waved at the neat row of captives guarded by Felix and IN. “They took those guys out and rescued Nabi and me. Jungkook called them, saying we were in trouble.”

Ara had to have some last fun as Vixen, before she unmasked. Unable to resist, she asked in a loud whisper, “Why are there so many of you and why did you have a gun?!”

Jungkook coughed loudly to cover his laughter at Ara’s acting. Felix and IN exchanged grins, turning their backs to ‘guard the prisoners’.

The rest of Jimin’s squad of six looked awkwardly around, invested in the drama and wondering how their boss was going to get out of this jam.

Panic flashed through Jimin’s eyes. “Uh…why don’t we get you home and have a doctor look at you, jagiya. You must have been so scared, Nabi-ah. Let’s go home, hm? I think Mrs Lee was stress-baking up a storm.”

Jungkook slipped out to start the car and told Jimin quietly, but loud enough for Ara to get the message, “I called Dr. Hyunjin– he’ll understand. I have Lady’s men ready to help; I called her guys after you and Jin-hyung.”

“Thanks, JK.” Jimin escorted his girls to the car, leaving Jungkook to drive home while he fussed over them in the backseat.

Ara waited till Nabi showered and Hyunjin okayed her to do anything, much to her husband’s chagrin.

Nabi went straight to bed, and Hyunjin told Ara and Jimin that she was healthy, with no side effects from the drug used to knock them out, and was only stressed, though less so than he’d expected.

Ara was touched by Nabi’s faith in her and her guys.

Hyunjin said good night and all the attention was on Ara. She willingly took a shower, conceding to that after adamantly refusing Hyunjin’s checkup.

Finally, so Jimin would stop worrying, she agreed to give him five minutes to reassure himself that she was indeed feeling 100%.

Ara perched on the counter in her ensuite, her towel wrapped around her neatly and another on her head to keep her hair from dripping in her face.

Cupping Jimin’s face in her hands, she looked him in the eyes.

“I’m sorry for worrying you, yeobo.”

“It’s not your fault, jagi,” Jimin protested immediately.

“Not the kidnapping, no, but the worrying, yes. There’s something I need to tell you. Please don’t freak out, okay?”

Jimin nodded warily, his eyes full of questions.

Ara grimaced, then said. “I know you’re Park Jimin, Head of the Bangtan mafia.”

His face jerked out of her hands. “What? No, I’m not– where did you–”

“Sh, I know, Jimin.” She cupped his face again. “I know Appa is Shin Jungok, head of the Gray mafia. I know my oppas work for you and him as mafiosos. I know your friends aren’t just your friends, they’re also mafia. I know my friend Minho is mafia. The reason I know all this is because…I’m mafia. I’m Lady Vixen.”

Jimin pulled his face away again to stare at her, his jaw slack and his eyes wide.

“I know I was never supposed to know who you all are, but I have since I was twelve. I started planning Vixen then; Kookie helped me. When I was seventeen and Kook was my full-time bodyguard and we could sneak around, I became Vixen.”

“I…don’t believe you.”

Ara hopped off the counter and exited the bathroom, heading for her closet. She changed into jeans and a blouse, then slid her shoes on. “Follow me if you dare.”

Jimin took her hand, confused and curious, as Ara led him to Jungkook’s bike in the garage.

They hopped on, Ara revved, and they sped off, Ara making evasive manoeuvres and pulling over randomly to ensure no one would follow them.

Ara casually strolled up to Vixen’s HQ, D9, and entered her fingerprint, eight-digit code, and eye scan after a moment’s pause.

She headed straight to the back, to Vixen’s room, waving briskly at the sparring members of her mafia gathered in the main room, and pressed on a panel in the wall.

The panel popped out and Ara reached in, removed a small package, and slipped her contacts and fangs in. A small tube of lipstick sat on a shelf, and Ara carefully applied a coat. The mask went on, the jacket was zipped up, and her boots laced up.

Dumbfounded, Jimin watched as his wife did a slow twirl in front of him, a smug smirk on her face. The entire transformation took five minutes.

“You’re really Vixen.”

“Yup.”

Hyunjin popped in with the blacklight again and Ara confirmed her SKZ tattoo on her shoulder. “Thanks, Jinnie. Can you ask the others to come see me in a minute, please?”

In the minute they were left alone, Ara sat behind her desk and kicked out a chair for Jimin to sink into. “I’m sorry I didn’t let you know sooner–for worrying you without reason. I was actually the one who knocked out the guys; Innie and Lix got there after. That’s why I was bloody.”

Hyunjin reentered with IN and Felix, handing Jimin a bundle.

He unwrapped it to discover six knives and two stilettos, which caused him to turn to Ara in confusion.

She smirked. “I never go out unarmed. I also have a GPS in each watch and a few of my larger jewellery pieces. I could also have utilized the belt on my skirt and my necklace as weapons, if I so wish. Unfortunately, I had to leave my hairpin behind, but I often wear my hair up in pins because they double as an excellent weapon in a pinch…especially if they’re modified. All this is to say, I’m sorry for worrying you earlier, and I can take care of myself, so please don’t worry if something like this happens again.”

Jimin stared at her, taking in this whole other side of his wife he’d overlooked before. “Wow, you really are a vixen.”

She tossed him a wink, a proper one, as Seungmin, Minho, Chan, Changbin, and Jisung entered.

“Sup, Vix? Oh…”

“Yep, I told him. Thought he might like to know some of my most trusted men, so he can reassure himself about everything.”

Once her men gave a succinct explanation of their path to Stray Kids and left, the couple were left alone, silence blanketing Vixen’s office.

Jimin leaned back in his chair, exhaling slowly. “You’re really something, jagiya.”

The faint sound of people sparring elsewhere in the building filtered through the air while he collected his thoughts.

“I want to be angry that you hid all this from me, but I can’t really without being a hypocrite. Thank you for telling me now.”

Ara sighed in relief. “Thank you for accepting this part of me. Shall we agree to keep no more secrets?”

The two shook hands solemnly. “No more secrets.”

“Oh, by the way…Nabi figured you out the first night she stayed with us because you don’t wear a mask, and also because of your pink hair. She found me out because Vixen and Ara approached her the same way.”

Jimin sputtered and Ara giggled.

“We have a future menace to society and the underworld on our hands.”

Park Jimin and Shin Ara exited the courthouse, their bodyguards shielding them and their new daughter from the paparazzi.

Once the trial was over and the traffickers harshly sentenced, Nabi relaxed more and was able to enjoy life.

She’d readily agreed to Jimin and Ara’s proposal and was delighted to become a Park.

Secretly, she was dying to know which Family she’d join when she grew up, but wisely didn’t say anything about it.

Now, the papers were signed, sealed, and filed, and Kim Nabi was officially Park Nabi.

In honour of the occasion, Bangtan and Stray Kids had collaborated again to open Black Swan, a restaurant that would be Nabi’s future, if she so desired.

Bangtan and Gray had also collaborated to open Blue and Grey, the last bar in the Blue string owned by Jungok.

He’d been thoroughly shocked to find out his little girl had known for a long time about his secondary business, and how she had twisted his most trusted men around her little pinky (Jin and Namjoon had been glared at for weeks after Ara spilled the beans), but he was proud of her ambition and success, even though he wished she had stayed on the legal side of things.

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Jimin crawled into bed beside Ara and flipped off the light, turning to pull her to him.

“How is everything going? You’ve been pretty busy lately,” she murmured, cuddling into his body heat.

“It’s calming down now, thankfully. The worst part is seeing you less.”

“Flatterer,” she said, but Jimin heard the smile in her voice. “I miss you too, when you’re busy like this.”

He pressed a kiss to the top of her head, enjoying her angelic appearance as the moonlight fell across her face. They lay there, cuddling in silence for a while, until a thought struck Jimin. He’d been getting used to talking to Ara about his mafia issues, knowing that she’d understand him better now.

“Yoongi is looking for a wife.”

“Oh?” Sheets rustled as Ara pulled away a bit, turning to look at him.

“Yeah, for some reason he wants a wife who’s not in a gang. You know anyone?”

Ara made a noise of surprise. “Really? Hm…I might! You know how I’m allying with that gang, Seventeen, temporarily? I might find a way. I’ll look into it.”

TO BE CONTINUED…in Godmother: Tigress

A/N: Thank you all so much for reading my story! I hope you have a beautiful life<3

Some fun notes about the universe, if you're interested:

-> 22924514 = Vixen in Alpha-numeric code. It's Vixen's code for D9. D9 is a STAY easter egg.

-> Jimin and Jungkook were both part of the same trafficking/rescue situation. They weren’t together, though, and their memories are fuzzy and black out from that time. Eventually, they realise they have a connection and bond over it.

#bangtanwhq #bangtanfamiglianet #group: bts #member: pjm #type: fic #author: star-my #series: godmother #title: vixen #chapter: 3 #length: 5-6k #rating: t #au: arranged marriage #au: ceo #au: mafia #bts fanfic #bts jimin fanfic #bts ff

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otome-mondays · 10 months ago

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Olympia Soiree Review 🤍

Spoiler alert for the review: this is my favorite otome I have ever played. I had been looking forward to the release ever since it was announced and my poor friends had to deal with me making speculations and predictions about the game for months on top of all my kpop and other interests facts and news. Before we start, please note that this game goes over a lot of heavy topics. Trigger warnings for racism, SA, abuse, death, bigotry in general, and some Christianity talks for this game.

Spoilers Ahead

Olympia Soiree is centered around Byakuya, an orphan from an island where all her family and friends have died from an incident years ago. In this world, people are separated by what color they present with into different groups. So yeah welcome to learning about racism and classism. Byakuya, as the last one of the white group, must marry somebody now that she is 18. She has the privilege of choosing whoever she wants on Tenguu Island, whereas most people are limited to those within their class caste. For instance somebody from the red group could marry somebody from the blue group, but they couldn’t marry somebody that’s in a brown or gray group. Byakuya hates the fact that there’s just so much blatant discrimination and wants to focus on making changes while having the pressure of finding a husband in a year. Now, as much as I love this game I do want to point out the common route is extremely long. There is also a recommended route order, and I highly recommend playing in the order I played if you don’t want to have story spoilers or play a less lore focused route later on.

Riku 💙

Riku here is our introductory route! Riku is next in line for the leader of the Blue group and is currently a soldier patrolling Yomi. Yomi is where the “undesired” colors are contained. Riku is a huge stickler for the rules, meaning he does not get along with Byakuya. Riku goes through a lot of character growth throughout his route and I can understand a little bit why he was the way he was at the beginning. His route barely touches on the world of Tenguu Island and the problems they face, unlike the other routes. His route endings were great, I loved them all. I also like how Byakuya isn’t passive in their relationship; she feels less like a blank slate stand-in for the player and more of her own character. I’m honestly going to rate this as 9.5/10.

Amakusa Shirou Tokisada 💚

Time for the baby of the group. I’ll be honest, this route made me the most uncomfortable for a couple of reasons. I’m not the biggest fan of pulling real life people and making them dating sim characters, and Tokisada is an example of this. Tokisada’s route introduces us to the concept of outsiders. Tokisada specifically has been naturalized into the Green and is set to be their next leader. Because of who Tokisada is based off of, the real life Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, he does have Christianity brought up in his route. I do want to make note of this for those it can effect because it is brought up a significant amount of times and pretty in-depth from what I remember. I also am uncomfortable by the fact in-game, this character is 17. When I played his route and most the game, I was the same age as Byakuya so it didn’t bother me as much, but now that I’m older it does bother me a bit more than it did. The endings were pretty good too, but I definitely had to rely on a guide for all of them! The writing in this route was really good too. 8.5/10.

Yosuga 💜

Welcome to the start of the deep dive into Olympia Soiree’s world! Yosuga is this owner os Shikinjou, a bathhouse in Yomi. Unlike the other two routes so far, Yosuga is more of a dependable character. Yosuga’s route is where the game gets even darker and has a lot of angst. This is where the game really starts expanding on the lore we have been given and diving deeper into some of the mysterious of this world. I remember starting to truly fall in love with the writing of this game during this route. Yosuga also has some brutal endings, as well as a great good ending. 9/10.

Kuroba 🖤

Ok this one is really rough but is a great route. I’ll be honest, even though I was excited for this route I was also incredibly nervous because i wasn’t too sure how well the game could properly tackle racism. Thankfully my concerns were disproven as I played. The writers not only talked about racism in a fairly respectful way from what I remember, they also dive into talking about sexism too. They also weren’t brushed off as a “ok that happened but let’s pretend it didn’t,” rather they were treated with the proper response of yeah that’s not ok and traumatizing. Kuroba’s route focuses more on the fictional disease of Haku as well, so it’s definitely one of the heavier routes. If anything, the only thing I’d really complain about is how wild his bad endings were? This route also took me a bit longer because of tough topics mentioned previously. I still really enjoyed it though, 8.5/10.

Himuka 🩶

Welcome to oh my god the lore. This route is only unlocked until you finish the first four routes. Now, admittedly it has been a while since I looked to see people’s opinions on this game, but I remember when it first came out and for a while Himuka was not very well liked. I’m not sure about that now though. Himuka is the current undertaker of Tenguu Island, and his route is locked until you complete the first four above. Himuka’s route goes more in detail about Byakuya’s home, the people of her color group, and the religion the people of the island participate in. There’s huge lore reveals here in this route, so I’m kind of glad it’s locked until you get through those first four routes. I genuinely loved this route and it’s honestly my most enjoyed route in an otome game as of writing. 10/10.

Akaza ❤️

The final route…we made it everybody. So Akaza’s route was another I was worried for. I haven’t had the best track record with enjoying final routes at this point, and after my most anticipated route I was so worried his route would fall flat for me. Yet again, I have been proven wrong by this game. Akaza’s route is locked until you play through Himuka’s route, and for good reason. This is where we finally finish solving the last unanswered questions of Olympia Soiree. I’m a little disappointed by the lack of Akaza really being present for his route, but he is such a great character with an otherwise amazing route that I’ll let it slide. 9.5/10.

Overall Thoughts 🤍

The amount of love I have for this game cannot be put into words. I might be really biased in my rankings, but based off my enjoyment of this game I truly believe these rankings are deserved. Somethings I really appreciated while playing this game was the music and the art. I normally enjoy the art of the Otomate titles I play, but this art was stunning. I also enjoyed the touch of having a sprite for Byakuya, I wish more otome did this. At first I was wary about it, but I loved it while playing. The only major gripe I have that I haven’t stated yet is the ungodly amount of flashbacks to the same 3 or so scenes. I probably have the voice lines memorized for life now. I highly recommend following the Riku -> Tokisada -> Yosuga -> Kuroba -> Himuka -> Akaza route order for optimal experience. 9.5/10.

Now for rankings, this is another hard game to rank for me since I truly enjoyed it all.

Route: Himuka > Akaza > Riku > Yosuga > Kuroba > Tokisada

LI: Himuka > Yosuga > Riku > Akaza > Kuroba > Tokisada

Resources 📝

Once again, I used Otome Kitten’s walkthroughs to help me with this game. I also looked through Blerdy Otome’s review and the community on the otomegames subreddit.

#otome mondays #olympia soiree #minor spoilers #cg spoilers

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4ltrd · 2 years ago

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I’ve seen you in the Akuneko tag a few times and was wondering who your top 3 butlers are? 😊 My top 3 is constantly flip flopping if I’m being honest. I really like Berrien, Lucas, Lamli, Miyaji, Nac, and now Haures/Fennez have grown on me with the release of chapter 2.

*jumps up and down, waving*

First, I adore Akuneko because I quit a 10-year-long position due to chronic migraines this February 2022, and having worked all my teen-adult life, I didn't know what to do with myself when I suddenly wasn't working at all. I found Akuneko around the time I quit, and it helped me basically in every way it's supposed to. It is a godsend.

If someone reads this who a) doesn't know Akuneko already, b) struggles with anxiety, depression, stress, etc., c) likes otome/ikémen games, and d) doesn't mind translating from Japanese, you can find Akuneko in the US Google Play store (link below) or in Qoo.

My top three are:

Lamli. He's awful at his "job," but he does everything possible to make you happy. He wants desperately to be a "cool adult" with his shit together to impress you, but he doesn't realize how overrated it is. He's full of unbridled energy and passion, and he never forgets to tell you how he feels. I see my ADHD in him and I love it. I just want to goof around all day with him (and give everyone else in the mansion grey hairs).

Boschi. Sure, Lucas is undisputed #1 for teasing you, with Ammon at #2, but Boschi is a real dark horse when it comes to flirting. He says some things where I'm like, "Boschi, you scoundrel!" When he invites you to the sauna with him with that look on his face...! Plus, he's very cute about his hair. He's resilient, proud, and stubborn, which appeals to the Midwesterner in me.

This one is harder! I flip-flop. Right now, I'd say Miyaji. He's always got me on the verge of tears, he's very tall, and he carried us in his demon form (I'm a sucker for kemonomimi). But it could also be Lato or Fennesz or Lono at any given moment. Lato's emotional growth has been so wonderful. Fennesz is always blushing and making adorable sounds (😈). And Lono reminds me of my actual husband (who says AkuNeko is the best/prettiest out of all the mobile games I play).

I'm behind on Chapter 2 (halfway through?) because I have a tendency to hoard story. I don't know why I'm like this... but I don't think there's anything in there that will change my mind.

I love them all! I can't believe how well-written they are, and how human they feel. The dev team behind Akuneko is wonderful.

#akuneko #devil butler with black cat #anon ask #otome game #visual novel #mental health #Japanese game #mobile games #lgbtq friendly game #choose your gender #mental health apps

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natimiles · 11 months ago

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I'll answer this with a list:

Isaac, Mozart and Arthur (ikevamp)

Levi, Satan and Simeon (obey me)

Ieyasu, Mitsunari and Mitsuhide (ikesen)

Luka, Jonah and Harr (ikerev)

Yoosung and Jumin (mysme)

Licht and Nokto (ikepri)

The bold ones are the favorites of each fandom.

My #1 love is Isaac, since I first played his route. It doesn't matter what happens. I stopped playing for a while, but I always come back to him.

And when I read/watched bnha, didn't ship myself with them, but my favorites were Mina (my MC name in all otomes), Ochako, Kirishima and Tamaki.

Does that answer you if I have any kind of choice?

Let me (over)share a little more: my husband (the real-life one) is like a mix of Yoosung and Levi, with sprinkles of Isaac on top. He was shy and insecure when we met (10 years ago asheiusaheas). I'm the one who started talking and flirting and almost begging for him to kiss me already! He plays LOL and he taught me how to play it, so we could do it together. He likes anime/manga and I started watching/reading it too, another quality time thing we do together.

Self shippers...a questions for you. Did you like. Choose who you "liked" or was it more like a curse being placed upon you

And also who is your Main self shipping guy (<- gender neutral)

#give me all the shy and awkward men you have #just throw them my way and i'll catch 'em all #natimiles rambles #talking time #random thoughts

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heavenzfiend · 6 years ago

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Top 10 Otome Husbands

Oh @rubyleeray, thanks for tagging me! This took a lot of thought to put together! I never know if I have a ‘type’ of guy I like in otome games so maybe someone can help me figure it out from this list :P Without further ado in no particular order…

1. Jumin Han, Mystic Messenger

Jumin would be the most perfect husband in the world. Despite being ridiculously rich, he would not hesitate using his money/power to help his friends or others in need—it really shows that he deeply cares about others, especially the RFA and his family, even though some people assume he’s cold and dominating. I like how he is extremely hard-working (Jaehee herself confirmed this) while also having such an unexpected cute side of cat-lover and cross-stitching aficionado. What is not to like about this man?

2. Jihyun Kim (V), Mystic Messenger

V… honestly, he was the first character I liked as soon as I played MM for shallow reasons: He looks hot (the blue hair was really eye-catching and appealed to me for some reason) and his voice was so soothing. His voice really makes me feel like everything will be okay. I can only say my love for him grew as I found all the crazy stuff he went through which triggered my maternal instincts (?) to protect him. I really, truly want the best for him……….and a kiss scene. Please. I need it, Cheritz.

3. Kojuro Katakura, Samurai Love Ballad: Party

I would feel so safe with Lord Kojuro. He would protect me from the scary world of Sengoku Jidai (well, when Masamune doesn’t also need to be saved) and he would push me to be the best I can be. I love how he trusts and respects MC. Also a bonus that he is an experienced lord *wink*. I can’t decide if I like him with his hair up more or natural hair ‘down’… but why am I even contemplating this? Oh Lord Kojuro *whimper*…

4. Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Samurai Love Ballad: Party

He’s so intuitive and cheeky, which really appeals to me. You really can’t hide anything from him and he would be able to get out of any situation using his wits. He rose from the bottom of the social class, which makes him humble and understanding of people of any background. Most of the time he’s smiling and it makes me feel happy to be around him. Also, he has these bedroom eyes that… ah… Anyways, can’t pinpoint a specific reason why I like Hideyoshi so much… but all that matters is: Hideyoshi. Is. Bae.

5. Toshiaki Kijima, Irresistible Mistakes

I didn’t think I would like him much when I played the prologue but I realized how caring and hard-working he is and I have fallen hard for Toshiaki. Hard. The dude looks so sad most of the time; I need to give him a hug (and never let go). People might think he is boring and doesn’t care about others but I think the truth is quite the opposite—he cares way too much. He would be a difficult, yet rewarding boss and supportive boyfriend/hubs. Toshiaki’s sad smile still lingers in my heart~ oof.

6. Toma Kiriya, Irresistible Mistakes

OH TOMA IS GREAT. Yeah, really great. I think it will be great to have a boyfriend/husband like him in real life too! I love the dynamic between him and MC—the joking, teamwork, sexual tension emitting from office romance—just great! Sometimes he does say things that can ‘hurt’ and I’m like, “Toma, why did you say that?!” but he himself is quick to realize his mistakes and makes up for it. Plus, I can’t ignore the swimmer body and looks-wise he’s extremely handsome. Glasses only makes him look smarter AKA hotter in my books.

7. Yuri, Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~

When Yuri isn’t a flirty, womanizing mess he’s actually a wise man—err, doll. I really fell for him during his route but even moreso in Tei’s route! Since he is normally a very flirty character, when he acts sincerely, I think the impact was more strongly felt. Maybe I also liked how he is the only adult doll in the group thus becoming a teacher and creating the thrilling teacher-student relationship… I personally just like age-gap romance *shrug*. If I close my eyes, I can still hear Yuri calling me “my darling” and it makes me smile and feel special.

8. Tei, Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~

Tei, Tei, Tei… why do I like you so much? I actually didn’t like him for the longest time and was deathly afraid of him (hahahahaha *nervous laughter*) but then after playing his route I finally understand what’s wrong with him and just want to say, “Tei, it’s okay. I still like you no matter what.” I feel like ‘Mom Tei’ will take care of me so well and I can really just depend on him. There literally isn’t anyone else who loves MC more than Tei and I just find him so hot. I literally kept saying “oh no no no Tei... no… please” and was scared and aroused at the same time XD. I think a MAJOR reason I like him is because of HIS VOICE ACTOR (I literally became a fan of Hong Beomgi and listen to all his radios and clips and am so grateful I’m Korean because of it—but that’s going way off tangent here.)

9. Misao Higuchi, Rose in the Embers

I just started playing Rose in the Embers so maybe I will end up liking someone else more but for now, I just love Misao so much. First of all, he looks absolutely gorgeous. I mean, maybe it’s the character design/graphics of the game, but Misao is so amazingly hot?! And the way he just looks at you and can see your soul and all your deep thoughts and feelings and just expose you like that… gosh. Despite having a really scandalous reputation, I like how he won’t push MC to do anything she’s uncomfortable with physically even months after they’re together. Master Misao, please paint me like one of your French—err, Japanese girls… *blush*

10. Wilfred Spencer, Be My Princess: Party

Being the first otome game I played, everyone from BMPP has a special place in my heart. That being said, I think Wilfred is the best hubs for me. He is very mature, thoughtful, quiet yet bold, gentlemanly yet has unexpected perverted moments and just overall a perfect prince. Actually, talking about BMPP makes me miss it and realize that I should buy the BMP paid version since I have Love365 app now to see how all the stories differ from the party version!

Whew, that was long. I’ll tag some people I would like to hear from but you guys don’t have to do it! :) Tagging: @kawa-akarin @zennyshoneybunch @jachan-art @fabricatedghost

#top 10 otome husbands

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mandakatt · 6 years ago

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Top 10 Otome [Mobile Games] Husbands

I got tagged by the lovely @wonky-glass-ornament - and this became A LOT harder than I thought it was going to be...but this is out of all the more recent Otome games on Mobile that I’ve played. Cause if we got into things on PC/Vita...this list would be STUPID long.

[Also, I’ll admit, I cheated at the end of the list. >>;]

Right then.. here we go - In no particular order:

Mitsuhide - Samurai love ballad party

Hiroshi - Metro PD: Close to you

Himuro - Metro PD: Close to you

Hijikata - Era of Samurai: Code of Love

Kondo - Era of Samurai: Code of Love

Ebihara - In your arms tonight

Gaia - A Knight's Devotion

Eduardo - Pirates in Love [Who I guess is Shin in Captain’s Cut]

Jumin Han - Mystic Messenger

The Date Boys - Kojuro, Shigezane, Masamune - Samurai love ballad party. [Honestly, I couldn’t pick between them Sooooooo the list is technically 12 then? X3]

Tagging: @harata-raven @jade-bellatricus84 @itshaejinju @momokitty27 and anyone else that would like to share - cause I can’t remember who else plays Otome games that I follow [that hasn’t been tagged already ♥ XD]

#Otome Games #Top 10 otome mobile game husbands #Husbandos #Technically my top 12 but who's really counting here >_>;#Samurai love ballad party #metro pd: close to you #era of samurai: code of love #in your arms tonight #a knight's devotion #pirates in love #Mystic Messenger

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juminsmysticmc · 3 years ago

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OKAY SO I WENT THRU MASTERLIST AND I THINK I DIDN'T SEE SOMETHING LIKE THAT, BUT MOSTLY I'M WRONG ABOUT THAT XDDD

RFA + minor trio x MC who got scared and insecure because she was slutshamed by a random men on the street

I just love my little otome meow meows giving comfort to their s/o ❤

Love you, hope you will get better soon!!!

RFA + Minor Trio x MC who got scared and insecure because she was slutshamed by a random men on the street

I was trying to get some inspiration when I noticed that my uncle once slut shamed me when I was 10 for wearing a pink-white top, saying it was too revealing for my age in front of my family, I shouldn’t show so much skin. He demanded me to wear something else. It was a children top…I was ten. Since then I only wear things that hide enough skin.

High Trigger Warning!!

Jumin

,,Zen posted a new picture in the chatroom,’’ you laughed as you showed the picture to your husband. A few bodyguards were around you while Jumin’s arm was around your waist, protecting you from any arm of the world.

However, there was one thing even the CEO in line was vulnerable about - words.

The two of you were just taking a short walk from the dinner you just had when someone called your name.

,,Do you know him?’’ Jumin asked you. The bodyguards were becoming even more serious now that someone called you.

,,No…I don’t know that person,’’ you whispered.

But the both of you couldn’t even wonder about the stranger since he immediately began to shout things about you.

,,I bet that the slut practiced with a lot of men, Jumin Han! It was just so you wouldn’t let her go!’’ he hissed, making you feel scared.

Your heart began to pound at his words.

,,I bet she dated a lot of guys! I wonder where her mouth was already! Disgusting ugly slut!’’ he called even louder, making people around you stop and look at you.

You were deeply embarrassed, scared, and stressed.

But Jumin handled the situation quickly and the stranger was taken away from the bodyguards so that your husband could deal with him later.

With this, the situation wasn’t over sadly.

Ever since that moment, you didn’t leave the penthouse.

You stayed in your comfort zone, fearing someone could say those lies to you again.

You felt stressed just thinking about having to go out.

Jumin at first didn’t think much of it, when he noticed how serious this was, he tried everything to help you.

,,You know…I will protect you,’’ he whispered to you, who hugged him back.

,,And no matter how many people you saw before, I would never judge you for that,’’ he tried to assure you.

,,Jumin, that wasn’t true, believe me!’’ you whimpered, your eyes showed him how sincere you were.

,,Mc, of course I trust you. What I wanted to say is, no matter who was by your side in the past, no matter what you did in the past, all that matters is the present, and in this present, I am by your side. You are mine and I am yours. No matter what people say, I will protect you. No one will ever dare to say such lies about you again…’’ he said, with a sincere voice.

Zen

,,Jagiya, we need to find out why this is happening, and I believe we can, only if we go out,’’ Zen whispered, stroking your hair as he tried to calm you down.

You were scared and stressed and you wouldn’t dare to step outside. Because of this, you didn’t go to work for a whole week.

It all began when people in the agency began to whisper and talk about you whenever you walked past them.

You could feel people even staring at your body.

You thought you could bear the situation but when someone made a comment about your body, you began to feel insecure.

But it didn’t even stop at that.

Poster on the wall with the latest news said that you were open for business.

Afterwards, you called in sick.

You didn’t dare to go out anymore since people recognized you on the street as Zen’s manager.

Apparently, everyone knew that you were ,,open’’ for business.

On your way home, people even tried to talk to you.

The one who really triggered you was the man who approached you and cussed at you in front of Zen, yelling at you that you would deserve to get raped for the way you walked around.

,,I bet you would even enjoy it! I know how women like you are made! I bet he fucked you and as soon as he tosses you away, you will go to the director!’’ he hissed, making you cry and gasp for air uncontrollably.

Zen made sure to give him a good hit, before he took your hand and ran home with you, the place where he could keep you safe.

Since then, you haven't left.

,,Hyun… I’m scared… I don’t want to go to work anymore,’’ you mumbled, tears falling down as you tried to stop your body from shaking.

,,I…understand…let’s go and have a good nap, shall we? We have to regenerate our beauty,’’ he tried to smile.

That nap, however, made Zen realize what happened. He began to dream that a man he didn’t know was making up some odd rumors.

And when he woke up, sweating, and panting, Zen decided to go to the agency on his own and search for the man himself.

,,Who are you and what is your relationship with Mc?’’ he snapped as soon as he found the man.

,,Guess you finally found me,’’ he smirked.

Since then, everything became clear. Your Ex-Boyfriend found out that the two of you shared the same job and decided to make your life a living hell.

But he oversaw the fact that you had an overprotective boyfriend, who quickly took care of the problem himself…

Yoosung

The two of you had a really good time. It was a hot summer day and the two of you decided to go to the swimming pool to rest a bit and enjoy the bright sun.

Of course, the both of you were in your swimsuits.

The water was pretty warm and it was fun to play with Yoosung in the water, jumping and laughing, hugging each other, and enjoying the good atmosphere around you.

Suddenly however, the whole mood changed.

People outside of the water were observing you. Young mothers were glaring at you while others pulled their children away.

You were slowly feeling uncomfortable as you could clearly feel that you were the reason.

,,What’s wrong, Mc?’’ Yoosung asked you as soon as he noticed that you weren’t laughing anymore.

You, however, ignored his question and instead told him that you wanted to get out of the water.

Yoosung didn’t have anything against it and instead followed you out of the water.

You took a step on the little staircase in the water, when you heard some people laugh.

Reacting to them, you turned your head to the voices.

One man clearly looked at you and began to talk to you.

,,Honey, your fucking huge boobs are going to jump out of there. Are you trying to make us all hot? You like that?’’ he asked you. The others around him laughed.

,,Disgusting. There are children here. Please go to a private pool if you are going to be like that,’’ another woman hissed at you, looking at you from bottom to top.

Your lips began to tremble as you realized what they all just took you for.

You looked down at your bikini. The more you looked at it, the more you felt disgusted with yourself.

,,You should watch your words,’’ Yoosung hissed and grabbed you by your wrist, pulling you away.

He quickly covered you up as you were wet and then packed the stuff.

,,Let’s go, Mc… these people are crazy,’’ he whispered.

,,Perhaps I am the one who was…’’ you whimpered and began to cry.

The next day, Yoosung found your favorite bikini in the bin and immediately asked you why you threw it away.

The both of you had a long talk and Yoosung tried his best to explain why it wasn’t your fault.

,,You don’t need to cover up,’’ he whispered as today, too, you were totally covered up, despite the weather being as hot as a candle.

,,This wasn’t your fault… you don’t need to be scared…’’

Jaehee

,,You couldn’t decide, huh?’’ someone asked you as you tried to clean up the table next to them.

,,I’m sorry, what do you mean?’’ you smiled, not understanding the question.

,,You slut! You clearly flirted with the man there!’’ she hissed, pointing at Zen who was drinking his coffee.

You were just about to explain that he was one of your friends, but it got even worse. The woman began to show you how disgusted she felt by you.

,,I’m so upset with you because you fuck both men and women. Women like you really can’t get enough, can you? And I’m drinking the coffee you brewed, ugh!’’ she hissed, placing down her cup.

She left you speechless. You were so shocked by her words that you didn’t really know how to answer.

You were just looking at her with wide eyes and trembling hands.

No one noticed what that woman said to you, no one heard her or saw how devastated you were afterward, but this affected you a lot.

And of course, it also affected people around you.

You were always a lovely woman, loved to treat everyone as a friend, and you loved being touchy, such as patting someone’s arm or hugging your friends.

But this stopped.

You were scared that a stranger could see you hugging someone else and say something bad to you.

You became insecure about what you were wearing and whenever someone tried to give you back all the love they received, you quickly tried to get away from them.

The first one to notice was Jaehee, of course.

At first, she was scared that you were angry with her when she, however, noticed that you were behaving oddly and looked rather scared and a bit down, but she quickly realized that something happened that she wasn’t aware of.

,,Why didn’t you call me?’’ she whispered that night you were hugging her. Your head was on her chest as you let go of all of your fears. The thoughts that were driving you crazy, the tears you were holding in for so long and the loud sobs that you were trying to cover.

Jaehee was more than upset with whoever gave you so much to overthink. Since then, she made sure that no one would make you uncomfortable anymore, but she also tried to help you to become your old self again…

Saeyoung

,,Are you fucking serious?!’’ Saeyoung hissed at a random man on the street. He was holding him by his collar while your back was leaning against the wall of the shop you were just excited to enter.

It all happened really quickly.

A man on the street hissed at you, slutshamed you in front of a lot of people, and told you how disgusted he felt by you and your looks.

He told you that you should die while being fucked because this was the only thing you deserved and in Saeyoung’s eyes, he crossed the line when he first began to look at you.

After arguing with him, Saeyoung found out that the major trigger was your painted nails and he couldn’t believe it.

He could hear your cries and your trembling voice and couldn’t believe that a stranger made you cry because of nothing.

,,I will track you down and I swear,’’ he hissed, shoving away the stranger, ,,you will wish you never talked to us!’’

With that, Saeyoung took you in his arms and quickly carried you away, away from all those people who could just watch the three of you.

Away from all those lies the man threw at you.

,,I…I can’t go out like this anymore!’’ you whined, and held Saeyoung closer to you.

Your fiancé made sure to hold you even closer as he comforted you and hushed you to make you calm down.

,,Mc, I beg you, don’t you ever believe his words,’’ he whispered as he wiped your wet cheeks with his thumb.

,,You… you weren’t doing, saying, or wearing anything inappropriate. That man… he should have lived sixty years ago, he…I can’t even explain how disappointed and sorry I am for you. Yu had to meet someone like that!’’ he sighed.

Your face was still red and wet from the tears you shed as Saeyoung kissed every single fingernail.

,,I promise you, I will crush him. He destroyed your happy smile today and I can’t accept that,’’

Saeran

,,Dirty trash bag!’’ someone hissed at you while you were walking together with Saeran down the street.

You turned around to see who was getting bullied, not imagining that you were that someone.

But that person was watching you, glaring at you, and trying to make you feel dirty.

You didn’t know that stranger who made you feel ashamed of walking out right now, but he had success.

You were suddenly nervous as other people turned around to you, and of course, Saeran too stopped to check what was happening.

,,You dirty slut slept with so many men already and now you keep going? You really have no pride! Maybe you want to suck me too?’’ he said even louder.

Your cheeks turned red as you suddenly felt your heart throb.

Whatever that person knew, they totally got it wrong.

Saeran immediately positioned himself in front of you so that no one could see you anymore and questioned the man who just talked to you in the most horrible way.

,,So you still don’t know? Mc was known as the city’s mattress. Everyone already pounded her,’’ he kept saying.

You slowly began to gasp, your hand reaching out to Saeran’s shirt.

Your only wish was to go home, disappear, and hide your face to be unable to hear those words, words about your past.

Men could live their sexuality, the more the better, but once you perhaps had more than one person to have sex with, you were slutshamed.

No one dared to know more about you, the reasons you had, but everyone knew how to bully you and only say bad words about you.

And if you didn’t urge your boyfriend to finally go home with you, he would have surely made sure that the man would have never been able to say something.

But you were already worked up so he decided to quickly bring you home.

Of course, there was a lot you had to explain and tell Saeran, but for now, he cared more about you calming down.

,,No matter who you were before, who you loved, and who you slept with,’’ Saeran began as you sat on the couch, crying your beautiful eyes out, ,,I will love and cherish you. You are mine now, I tainted you, you took me in your heart even though I was almost wasted, and I will just give you back all the love you gave me, so don’t worry about anything. You can talk about the past if you want to or if you need to, but you have to remember to live in the present…’’

His words helped you a lot, although you still had a hard time stepping out.

You were scared that someone would recognize you and slutshame you again, but Saeran stayed calm and patient until you were ready once again to go out…

Jihyun

He could only observe how you stood there, in front of the stranger hissing at you and throwing a lot of bad words towards you.

You showed no emotions and no reaction.

However, at some point it was all too much for him and he did something he should have done earlier. He took you away from that man and glared at him.

,,Don’t you dare to say anything more to her,’’ he hissed.

,,She is… a walking slut! Of course I will say it out loud! And at the end, they all whine because someone touched her! I hate people like that and I won’t stop showing it!’’ the stranger said, still eyeing your body.

You slowly took a jacket out of your bag, trying to stay calm as you covered your body.

,,Jihyun,’’ you said calmly but loud enough for him to hear you ,,let’s go, please.’’

,,I can’t believe what he said…I will make sure to go to the police later and ask for them to check the CCTV so that I can charge him for all that,’’ he told you.

As soon as you two got back home, he noticed how strongly your hands were trembling.

That night, Jihyun asked Jaehee to let Lucy have a sleepover so that he could fully take care of you.

It was even worse than he thought.

In the middle of the night, you woke up from a nightmare. The man was harassing you in your dreams.

,,Mc… everything that man said… it’s not your fault for his mindset,’’ Jihyun tried to calm you down as he held your trembling body in his embrace.

,,No one deserves to get hurt in any way, no one. No matter what you’re wearing, how many people you had sex with, or what you are saying outside to others. No one deserves that pain and you don’t deserve it either. He just said something stupid… And on his behalf, I am so sorry,’’ he sighed, looking down at your wet face and red eyes that were looking at him.

,,I know… but I‘m so scared… maybe it is really my fault… I mean, my clothes are all so… I don’t know, maybe I do give the vibe-’’

Jihyun quickly shook his head.

The two of you didn’t stop talking until early in the morning when you finally fell asleep.

You were still a bit scared of going out and conscious of what you were wearing from then on, but Jihyun made sure that one by one you could be as comfortable as you were in the past.

Vanderwood

,,Oh, I saw you on TikTok,’’ a woman and her manly friend said as they slowly approached you.

You were once again wearing your black sexy outfit, one of your favorites, as you were on your way to eat dinner with Vanderwood, who was just so proud of you. Someone really recognized you.

However, he could see that the man next to the woman who approached you wasn’t smiling as nicely as her.

And well, the whole conversation went downhill afterwards.

,,Excuse me, what do you want to say? Just because she is proud of her body and clothes and knows how to express it? Could it be that you are just jealous and want to feel better by making her feel bad?’’ Vanderwood quickly defended you as the woman asked you if you didn’t feel any shame.

,,I mean, she has you. Aren’t you her boyfriend? How do you feel? I guess you’re disgusted to touch her,’’ the boyfriend said and then looked at his apparent girlfriend.

,,I’m so happy that you don’t do these kinds of things in the media,’’ he said and looked back at you.

You left your mouth wide open as you just tried to understand what he told you.

,,Excuse me, what am I doing in the media?’’ you asked him. This time you were furious.

,,Selling your body. I can see all those comments filled with lust!’’ he said.

This conversation was just so childish in your eyes and so after you told him that even if you would have sold your body, it wouldn’t have been his problem, you and Vanderwood left.

However, neither of you wanted to have dinner in a restaurant afterward. Instead, you ordered Chinese food.

Vanderwood thought that you were okay, as you didn’t say anything anymore afterward regarding meeting those two idiots, but apparently, it changed you.

The first time he noticed was when your favorite outfit was in the bin.

Thinking that it broke, he decided to give you a little surprise.

Knowing that you posted on TikTok where you bought your favorite outfits, he opened the app, just to see that most of your videos were deleted.

He couldn’t even comment as you turned off the comment section.

,,Mc… why didn’t you talk to me?’’ he asked you, sorry that he didn’t notice for such a long time as he slowly stroked you.

With his help, you could eventually feel a bit better step by step. However, every comment about you being sexualized triggered you from then on.

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Jet Set Trio Drama Track 1 - Another Day, Another Dollar

Pt. 2

-- Chōten Residence --

[Evening had long since set it by the time the Matriarch of the family, Okawa Chōten, had made her way through the front door of the family mansion. One could take one look at the middle-aged woman and easily see the fatigue that was on her face. And they would not be wrong. It would not be an understatement to say that the woman was exhausted. She was used to long days at her place of work, used to being assigned unfair and demanding missions that she was expected to complete, and used to the amount of hate mail that she and the rest of the Party of Words often received from anonymous emailers who had less than kind things to say about the government, and the way they were running things.]

[But if given the choice, she would gladly have taken all of those options combined over what the Prime Minister had assigned her to do, as she stood in the entranceway carrying a large gray metal suitcase. She struggled as she held it up to keep it from sliding out of her right hand, which was slowly becoming perspired. Truthfully, the suitcase, itself, wasn't heavy. But what was inside of it seemed to add extra weight to the bulky luggage.]

Hino: *standing by the entrance, bowing* Good evening, Lady Chōten.

Okawa: *Nods to Hino* Good evening, Hino-san. *Looks up at the staircase* Has my son arrived home yet?

Hino: *Shakes his head 'no' as he takes the Matriarch's overcoat* I'm afraid he is still attending the soirée at the Aoyama Park Tower, milady.

Okawa: I see. *sighs, before looking back at Hino* When he returns, please tell him to come to see me. I need to speak with him urgently.

Hino: *Bows* As you wish, milady. *Raises back up and frowns as he sees the fatigue and nervousness in his Lady's features* Forgive me for speaking out of turn, but are you alright, Madam?

Okawa: *Sighs, once more* I'm fine, Hino. Just a long day. ...Much longer than usual.

Hino: Shall I prepare a cup of hot tea, Madam?

Okawa: Yes please, Hino. Bring it to my bedroom when it is done.

Hino: *Bows once more* Yes ma'am.

[As the head butler of the family left towards the kitchen, the Matriarch headed for her and her husband's bedroom on the first floor. Upon entering the room, she saw that it was empty, though it was obvious that the room had been cleaned as there was not a speck of dust anywhere to be seen. Sitting down on her bed, she placed the heavy gray suitcase down on the floor and looked at it, remembering her discussion with the Prime Minister many hours ago. Just thinking about it was enough to make her gnash her teeth together...]

-- Earlier, Prime Minister's Office, Chuohku Ward --

[To say that Okawa was surprised that the Prime Minister had ordered her to her office would be an understatement. She was shocked and scared, more like. She had only been into the Prime Minister's office once in her life, and that was just for an interview for her to become a spokesperson for the Party of Words. After that meeting, the middle-aged woman tried her hardest to avoid ever returning to that room again, and for good reason. Being told to report to your boss's office was rarely a good thing. Many people in the Party of Words did their best to avoid being recognized by the people in charge. If they spotted you or recognized your face, it usually meant that you were on their radar, or line of sight.]

[Okawa, despite being proud to work for the government as one of their many spokespersons didn't exactly have a real liking for them. She didn't dislike them, of course, but she didn't care for them either. Really, she only worked for them because of their money. Half the crap that she said during her speeches was mostly a lie that someone had written for her to say. She had always tried to appear professional and cheerful for the cameras, less someone takes it the wrong way and figure out her true feelings.]

[She let loose the air she was unknowingly holding as the elevator she was riding on finally arrived at the top floor where the Prime Minister's office was. Taking a brief second to make sure she looked presentable, she approached the door to the office and looked as they automatically opened in front of her. The woman's eyes took in everything she saw; most importantly, the figures of the two of the most powerful women in Japan.]

Okawa: *Bows her head in respect to Otome and Ichijiku* You summoned me, Prime Minister?

[Truthfully, Okawa hated bowing her head to someone else. She was of the upper class. People were meant to bow their heads in respect to her, not the other way around.]

Otome: Yes. Come in and have a seat. We have much to talk about.

[Obeying, the middle-aged woman walked further into the Prime Minister's office as the door to the room slowly slid shut behind her. Taking a seat in the lone chair in front of the Otome's desk, Okawa patiently waited for the Prime Minister to begin explaining the reason for her summoning.]

Otome: *Puts her hands together and stares at Okawa* Tell me, Chōten-san, off the top of your head, can you recall exactly what divisions are taking part in the Division Rap Battle that will take place in just a few short weeks?

[Startled by the sudden question, the spokeswoman, nonetheless, closed her eyes and tried her hardest to remember exactly which divisions had been sent invites and microphones, cementing their participation into the D.R.B. After about 10 seconds of thinking, the spokeswoman opened her eyes and looked back at her boss.]

Okawa: If I'm not mistaken, they are: Kyoto, Harajuku, Ueno, Shinagawa, Saitama, Ahikabara, Chiyoda, as well as several others. And that is not including the divisions of: Ikebukuro, Yokohama, Shibuya, and Shinjuku.

Otome: Hmm. *The Prime Minister smiled and closed her eyes, before nodding* Exactly. As expected from one of the most hardworking people the Party of Words has working for them.

Okawa: *Her eyes grow wide and large, before bowing her head* T-thank you, Prime Minister! I-I'm not worthy of such kind words.

[Though she was truly thankful for the compliment, Okawa had to fight the urge to roll her eyes.]

Okawa: Yeah right. I bet you say that to all of your workers. Just spare me the false kindness and get to the point already.

Otome: *Opens her eyes again, frowning* However...

Okawa: *Raises her head in a hurry* I-is there a problem, Prime Minister?

Otome: …It is not enough.

Okawa: *confused* Not enough, Prime Minister?

Otome: *Leans backs in her seat, putting her hands together on her lap* The number of divisions is still not enough. To expand the influence of the PoW, we need more divisions to take part in the D.R.B.

Okawa: I... see. *Mentally* Okay, so why are you telling me this? Just do what you always do- send some mics to a bunch of people, and force them to join.

Otome: To that end, we are considering adding Aoyama Division to the D.R.B.

[To say that Okawa was shocked would be putting it lightly, as her eyes grew big and wide after processing what it was the Prime Minister had just said.]

Okawa: A-Aoyama Division, ma'am?!

Otome: That is correct. I feel that adding one of the richest divisions in Japan would make for an interesting tournament.

Okawa: I-I see. *Clears her throat* …And you asked me here because you wanted my opinion on who we should have Aoyama represent?

[Okawa looked as the Prime Minister shook her head, 'no', a sly grin on her face.]

Otome: We actually already have someone in mind for the tournament. We simply need you to deliver their letter of introduction, as well as their Hypnosis Microphones.

Okawa: *Nods* Of course. And who will I be delivering them to?

Otome: To your son, Tomi Chōten.

-- Present Time --

[The Matriarch of the family sighed once more as she took another look at the briefcase where the three Hypnosis Microphones were placed. When Otome had informed her that her son would be entering the tournament, it took all her willpower not to scream. She had tried to dissuade the PoW leader, as there were plenty of other people in Aoyama who could take her son's place. Okawa even volunteered to search for someone else. However, the Prime Minister would not be deterred.]

Okawa: *Mentally* Damn you, Prime Minister. I bet you're feeling really good about this.

[She took another look at the gray, metal briefcase temporarily housing three powerful weapons. One of them would obviously be for her son, though she knew not who the other two would belong to. She hoped he'd get home soon we could get this out of the way. She knew he was not going to be happy about this. And she wouldn't blame him. There was nothing to gain by joining the Division Rap Battles.]

Okawa: *Mentally* I swear, one day, you will pay for this, Otome.

Hino: Lady Chōten?

[Surprised, Okawa looked as standing in the doorway was the head butler, holding onto a white plate, which a white cup of hot tea was placed on.]

Okawa: Sorry, Hino-san.

Hino: *Nods* No apologies are necessary, milady.

[The family butler walks into the Matriarch's room, placing the cup of hot tea on her nightstand. Picking it up, Okawa softly blows on it before taking a small sip, the liquid instantly warming her insides.]

Okawa: *Nods to Hino* Nicely done as always, Hino-san.

Hino: *Bows in respect* My pleasure, milady. *He raises back up and looks at her once more* Is there anything else you require, Lady Chōten?

Okawa: *Shakes her head 'no'* No thank you, but please don't forget to tell Tino to come see me once he arrives back home.

Hino: *Bows once more* Yes milady. I believe he is due to arrive home very soon. I shall inform him as soon as he arrives.

Okawa: *Nods* Good. Thank you, Hino.

[The head butler nods his head once more before departing the room, returning to his normal duties around the mansion, leaving the middle-aged woman alone with her thoughts, which were already heavy; perhaps even more so than the suitcase that was still sitting on the floor a few feet away...]

-- An hour later, Chōten Mansion --

[Pulling up into his mansion's garage, the socialite, Tomi Chōten, parked one of many of his family's vehicles in the various spaces in the large open space. Getting out and locking the car, he walked out of the garage, which automatically closed on its own, and up the the steps of the front porch to the entrance.]

Tomi: *Mentally* What a boring event. Hardly anyone important was there, and those beverages they served couldn't even give off a proper buzz.

[Sighing, the socialite unlocked the front door and stepped inside the mansion. Despite it still being late, there was still activity going on as various maids and butlers went to and fro, doing their various duties. Not paying them any mind, Tomi made his way towards the stairs prepared to retire for the night.]

Hino: *Coming from another room and spots Tomi* Ah, Master Tomi. Glad to see you have returned home safely.

Tomi: *Turns around to Hino* Thanks, Hino-san.

Hino: *Nods his head* And how was the soirée?

Tomi: *Rolls eyes* Let's just say, I think I would have been better off spending the evening doing something else.

Hino: *Laughs* Wasn't to your liking, Young Master?

Tomi: *Rolls his eyes again* Understatement of the Year. *Turns back around* If you don't mind, I think I'm going to head off to bed now.

Hino: Just a moment, Young Master. *Tomi turns back around, facing the butler* Your mother stated that she wished to speak with you when you returned home, sir.

Tomi: *Surprised* My mom? Usually she's fast asleep at this time.

Hino: Yes, but she seemed rather anxious upon returning from work, sir. I think something happened today at Chuohku that put her on edge.

Tomi: Chuohku? *Scoffs* Well, when she has to deal with all those uptight government officials all day long, who can blame her? I'm more surprised she isn't anxious every day.

[Walking back down the stairs, the socialite headed for his parents' room on the far end of the house. Knocking on the door, he waited for confirmation before opening it. He looked as his mother was seated on the bed in her long, gray nightgown, typing something on her slim, gray laptop on her lap.]

Tomi: Mother?

Okawa: Tomi-kun.

[Closing her laptop, the woman sat it to the side and swung her legs around to speak with her son, who sat in a large green lounge chair close to the bed.]

Tomi: How are you? Hino-san said that you were anxious upon coming from work.

Okawa: *Sighs* He wasn't wrong. But we'll get to that in a bit. First off, how was your party?

Tomi: *Sighs and rolls his eyes* I'll tell you like I told our dear, old butler: my evening would have been put to better use doing something else.

Okawa: *Frowns* Tomi-kun.

Tomi: What? It's true. There was no one important there, the food and drinks were of piss-poor quality, and everyone there was just interested in trying to strike a deal with me in one form or another.

Okawa: I know you don't care for these events, Tomi. I don't blame you, neither do I. But you have to remember, they...

Tomi: …serve their purpose. *Rolls his eyes as he finishes his mother's statement* I know.

Tomi: But what's the point? Everyone in Aoyama already knows us. If we're not the richest family in Japan, then we are, at least, in one of the top five spots. What good does it do to try to communicate with people who are only after us for our wealth and status?

Okawa: There will always be people who want something from us, Tomi-kun. That is, unfortunately, our ordeal us upper-class. And that is perfectly fine.

Tomi: *confused* Why?

Okawa: Because my child, having people turn to us shows that we are above them. Remember, they need you, not the other way around. If their goal is to strike a deal with you, then by all means, let them. But let them know that because they have relied on you, their lives are now in your hands.

Tomi: *Smiles, understanding* Of course, mother.

Okawa: *Smiles* Good. *Then frowns* Now then, on to the reason why I called you here.

Tomi: *Turns serious* What is it?

[Tomi looked as his mother sighed and pulled something from the top drawer of her nightstand. He looked as it was a white envelope, but what really drew his attention to it was the fact that there was a Party of Words seal on the back, keeping the envelope intact.]

Okawa: Before I hand this to you, I want you to promise me that you won't overact or do anything drastic.

Tomi: *Looks at his mother, suspicious* What do you mean?

Okawa: *Sighs as she struggles to say the next few words* Chuohku... is forcing Aoyama to join the D.R.B.

Tomi: *Eyes grow wide* What?!

Okawa: And... they want you to represent it.

The next day...

-- Chōten Mansion --

[Sitting in one of the dens on the first floor of the mansion, the young socialite, Tomi Chōten, was struggling to keep his emotions in check. After the sudden announcement last night that he was being forced into joining the D.R.B., it took Hino-san and his mother's begging to stop him from driving up to Chuohku and giving them all a piece of his mind.]

[The next morning, he ordered Hino to contact Karada and Luis to meet him at his mansion, immediately. Now he was currently waiting for them both to show up, whilst he tried to calm himself down with a nice cold glass of whiskey on the rocks. Bringing the alcoholic beverage to his lips, he sighed as it wasn't doing a very good job, though it did taste damn good. Taking another drink, he looked as the door to the den opened, revealing Hino.]

Hino: *Nods his head* Masters Kessaku and Kōkyū have both arrived, sir.

Tomi: *Waves his hand towards him* Send them in.

Hino: *Nods his head, again* At once, sir.

[Leaving the room, Tomi waited till his friends arrived, pouring himself more whiskey from the nearby bottle into his cup. Taking another drink, he looked as the door to the room opened, revealing Hino holding the door open for his friends. He looked as his friends looked rather irritated; Luis, especially.]

Luis: *Taking a seat in one of the empty chairs in the room* Okay, so can you explain what was so damn important you had to call us here before noon? Some of us still have a restaurant to open up.

Karada: Yeah, and I had to cancel an appointment with one of my clients. What the heck, Tomi?

[The young socialite ignored his friends' petty griping, and instead reached the left pocket of his pants and took out something, slamming it on the table, shocking the two other young men. After calming down, the two looked as it was a white envelope.]

Karada: What is that?

Tomi: A letter. *Takes a drink of his whiskey*

Luis: *Frowns* Obviously. We're more interested in who it's from, smartass.

Tomi: *Sighs* It's from Chuohku.

[At this, both other young men looked up from the letter at their friend, shocked.]

Karada: Chuohku?

Tomi: *Sighs again* Yes.

Karada: *Still shocked* As in the 'government Chuohku'?

Tomi: Yes.

Karada: As in the same Chuohku where your mom works?

Tomi: *Irritated* Yes.

Karada: As in...

Tomi: Yes, Karada! The same Chuohku that controls all of Japan. That Chuohku!

Karada: *Still shocked* Oh shit...

Luis: What the hell would they be sending you a letter for?

[Remembering the reason for why they sent the letter, Tomi found himself becoming upset as he subconsciously began clenching the glass he was holding in his fist.]

Karada: *Notices what Tomi's doing* Dude!

[Noticing what he was doing, Tomi released his grip on the glass. Sighing, he took one last look at the drink before downing the rest of the liquid in his glass, slamming the glass down on the table, which somehow still remained intact.]

Tomi: *Breathes in a bit of air before exhaling* Sorry.

Karada: *Still a bit scared* I-it's cool.

Tomi: *Sighs, leaning back into his chair* Those bitches are forcing me to join the Division Rap Battle.

[Again, Karada and Luis looked at their friend, shocked.]

Tomi: Just read the letter. *Points to the envelope, still on the table*

[Picking the envelope up, the two men could see that there was a Party of Words seal on it earlier before it had been ripped open. Opening it, Luis pulled the letter on and began reading alongside Karada.]

Luis: Dear Mr. Chōten, as you probably are aware, in just a few short weeks, the upcoming Division Rap Battle Tournament will commence. To ensure that the tournament will be an entertaining one, I've decided to include Aoyama Division in the tournament and have chosen you to be the one to represent it. Your current opponent(s) is unknown at this time, but information regarding them, as well as the other teams, will be sent out to you in the upcoming weeks.

Luis: As stated, you and two other members of your choice will be representing Aoyama in the tournament. Therefore, you have up to a week from now to find two members for your team. After you've done so, you will register your team so that they can be added to the roster. Along with this letter are three Hypnosis Microphones for you and your team to use.

Karada: *Looks up from the letter at Tomi* Wait, they actually sent you the microphones?

Tomi: Just keep reading.

Luis: The decision to add you to this tournament came from your mother's recommendations of you. She speaks highly of your intellect, charisma, and your way of getting things done. You are widely known throughout Aoyama. So it should not be difficult for you to locate two members to assist you. I am looking forward to a good tournament. Do not disappoint me. Sincerely, Otome Tohoten, the Prime Minister of Japan.

Luis: P.S. As your mother probably already told you, refusing to participate in this tournament is not an option. Failure to register in time for the tournament, or failure to show up will be seen as insubordination, and you, your family, and your Division will be punished accordingly. And just as a reminder, your family includes everyone, even those who may or may not be living with you. Do keep that in mind.

Karada: *After Luis finishes reading* Oh shit...

Luis: *Is shocked* Fuck...

Tomi: *Sighs* Took the words right out of my mouth.

Karada: T-they can't do that! They can't do that! *Looks to his friends for confirmation* …Can they?

Luis: They're the fucking government, Karada. They can do pretty much anything they want.

Karada: But they can't threaten someone into joining their tournament!

Luis: Well obviously they can since that's what they did to Tomi here.

Tomi: *Sighs* Unfortunately...

Karada: Oh man, Tomi. I'm so sorry, dude.

Tomi: *Waves him off* It's not your fault.

Karada: I know, but... what are you gonna do?

Luis: More importantly, why did you call us?

[Sighing, Tomi reached from behind his chair and pulled out a familiar large, gray suitcase. Opening it, the other two men looked as inside laid three plain-looking microphones.]

Karada: *Looking at them* …Are those...?

Tomi: *Nods* Yes.

Luis: *Confused* Okay, why show them to us? *Looks at Tomi before realization sinks in*

Luis: Wait, you're not thinking...?

Tomi: *Smiles* Yes.

Karada: *Confused* What?

Tomi: You two are my partners for the D.R.B.

*To be continued*

#hypnosis mic #hypnosis microphone #hypmic #hypnosis mic oc #hypmic oc #drama track #tomi chōten #karada kessaku #luis kōkyū #jet set trio #another day

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geometricalien · 4 years ago

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By no demand at all, I'm revealing my top 5 voltage guys. These are the guys I keep coming back to and playing their routes. In no particular order, let's go.

Misono Ichiya

He's from My First Last Kiss, a beautiful otome about falling in love with one of MC's childhood friends. He's a tsundere type with a prickly exterior but once you crack him open he is floofy and sweet. MC and him will always have a biting banter but as long as they know where to draw the line they are great. I think about the dock scene in season 1 and his proposal alot. He says this one line, something like, "MC could have fallen in love with anyone, but she's the only one for me. And I'm grateful everyday she chose me." BABY DOESN'T KNOW HOW RIGHT HE IS

Saionji Masaki

He's from Diary of a Step-sister. Where... MC falls in love... with her new stepbrothers... cough I know how this sounds but I genuinely enjoy this route. Especially the MC. She almost has a gen-z humor, and that pitted against cold hard headed logical class president Masaki- is very good and entertaining.

Hatsune Rihito "Richy"

This deserves 2 pictures

From Dreamy Days in West Tokyo, Richy is one of MC's childhood friends and the one who she is most looking forward to seeing after coming back to town 10 years later. But low and behold, Richy, the little crybaby girl, has aged up into a pretty heartbreaker who is decisively male. Basically, Richy's boldness won me over. Kissing MC in the prologue sure as hell made an impression. I can admit that I have a favorite archetype in otomes: the cold silent/tsundere who is awkward but very sweet under multiple layers. Richy, well, he is the exact same but he has an initial bubbly sunshine cocky attitude. And I love him sgdhd

Oh Soryu

This badass right here. This gangster leader. This cold hearted, women hating not in a misogynist way... well? Maybe a little in a misogynist way at first, like season 1 sgdhhd, but that's another story man, was my first otome route ever and he stands above them all. 7 years and counting and he and MC still haven't gotten married tsk tsk. Him and this MC have a special place in my heart, right along with their dog: Jasmine, their blood kids, and their mafia children: Inui Ryosuke and Samejima Koichi. But truly, his seasons show great character development as Soryu opens himself to love and MC becomes a leader of the Ice Dragons. It actually made me really sad in the last season where Soryu lost his memory and cut MC off from not only himself but the Ice Dragons, they really care for her and she has done and given alot for them. Oh right, he's from Kissed by the Baddest Bidder agshssgdh I got carried away talking about him

Last but not least,

Aiba Shohei

THIS MAN, THIS MAN DESERVES THE WORLD. He is from In Your Arms Tonight, an otome focused on MC learning her newlywed husband is cheating on her. Shohei is a coworker in the office who has secretly harboring a crush on MC for about 7 years. He is always cheering MC on and looking out for her, in the best way possible. He is king of the friendzone, he rules it. He's the embodiment of a funny hardworking steady friend. Real husband material. He's so dorky I love him. There is a scene where MC goes to his family home after they started dating and his family ruthlessly exposes him for hopelessly pining after her for years, but it's really endearing. I wish there was more for him.

#yep thats it agdhdj #glad that this is basically like shouting into the void #voltage guys #also they need to wrap up kbtb*b MC and the main route boys got engaged in like season 3: London which was maybe 4 or 3 years ago.#like i understand why they haven't yet. its their biggest profit. thats why they keep postponing the wedding which is 'traditionally' the-#last season. and i even understand making special side stories like 3 parts long and a combined set for the stories. HOWEVER its really-#awful when each part of the 3 parts only has the first episode for each character rather than have the characters each grouped with their-#own episodes. god don't get me started on the switch from weekly updating free routes to monthly. AND THE HEART CHOICES? What am i playing?#Episode? that gets me heated. And one more thing. the apps new set up? so much more disorganized. sure i can filter for tags and the titles #name. but i really enjoyed the catergorical shelves. it made it very neat like a library. you want realish drama? what about these police-#otomes? school life? here! now it feels so much more congested. i dont think ill play any old titles. I'll check out the new titles if they #interest me. but otherwise I'll stick with my 5 guys from above.#SORRY THAT GOT LONG AGDHDFJ

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my-me1ody · 4 years ago

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*cough* u know what, i've got an idea. Rank your fav otome characters/ husband/ wives (make it a top 5 or 10) and tag some friends ❤

👁👄👁 uhhhh ngl i haven’t played an otome in a while besides just trying stuff out + obey me ehjfndns i don’t really remember my otome husbands 😭 ? but from what i remember hmm

current list —

1. obey me satan

2. a3 tsumugi

3. enstars hajime (idk if that counts lmaooo so i’ll out it in the middle ^^’)

4. mysme jumin

5. dtl kyo

tagging : @sunnycatuwu (you lol), @pwark-jisung , @liliqina and @littlefallenrebel ~~ don’t feel obligated to do this if you don’t wanna ^o^ it’s just for fun ~ ~

#ask ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ #princess nastia #tag ٩( ᐛ )و #tagged (〃ω〃)

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diagnosed-by-doyle · 4 years ago

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Been seeing a lot of this type of thing on TikTok so here we go--

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First route: Nobunaga Oda, Ikemen Sengoku

I never actually finished it lmao.I think I really got into otome games a year or so after I quit somewhere in the middle of his route.

Most recent route: Takigawa, The Men of Yoshiwara: Ohgiya

I'm not really a fan of the developer, but this route was decent, I guess.

Favorite route: Hanzō Hattori, Nightshade

Enju is one of my top two protagonists. This route allowed her to grow significantly as a ninja. We stan a strong protagonist. Hanzō is definitely husband material.

Least favorite route: Takenaka Hanbei, Destiny’s Princess: A War Story, A Love Story

Really can’t recommend this.

Cutest route: Zen, Mystic Messenger

Zen is so sweet and good at boosting your ego.

Most angsty route: Literally every route in Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms

I seriously love this game (Chizuru is also one of my top two protagonists), but I’m pretty sure I cried at some point during every route.

Route you’d pick to become your reality: Karno, Star-Crossed Myth

There’s not too much danger, but it would still be an adventure. Getting to experience the heavens and become friends with all the zodiac gods would definitely be the highlight of my life. I would 100% become obsessed with astrology. Would 10/10 run away from Scorpio after I inevitably piss him off.

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Feel free to do this!

#a thing that nobody asked for #can you tell i'm bored #I've been watching kitchen nightmares all day #i have time but no motivation #otome

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promiscuous-jalapeno · 5 years ago

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I’m curious oh mighty one, has your top 10 otome husbands changed since the last time you listed them?

Always 😅

Row 1 (the TOP BAES)

Saizo Kirigakure - SLBP (Samurai Love Ballad: PARTY)

Kiro - MLQC (Mr. Love: Queen’s Choice)

Row 2

Genya Fujibayashi - SLBP

Ieyasu Tokugawa - SLBP

Kyle Ash - IkeRev (Ikemen Revolution)

Row 3

Jinpachi Nezu - SLBP

Ling Xiao - MLQC

Row 4

Victor - MLQC

Lucien - MLQC

Gavin - MLQC

MLQC has kind of taken over my life as you can see LOL. Kiro surprisingly shot up near the Forever Mighty Saizo, the biggest love of my life haha. I don’t know how much this has changed, since it’s been a while between the last time I posted a top 10 but I know Saizo is still number one, I don’t know if that will ever change ƪ(˘⌣˘)ʃ

Arthur is releasing in Ikevamp soon, maybe he will earn a spot on the list hahah only time will tell!

#otome #slbp #mlqc #ikerev #otoge #about me #top 10 #not writing #anonymous #k talks

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emeraldtawny · 5 years ago

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Why I Love The 7 of Hearts

...I said I would do it. And now that it has officially been one month since his route release, the official banner for spoilers is now lifted! That being said, I’ll put a disclaimer now: I will be talking about key aspects and spoilers from Kyle’s route. Be warned.

Alright, now onto my thesis. Title: Why Kyle Ash Is My Favourite Otome Husband To Date - An Incredibly Biased Review, by Tawny ^w^

Part 1: Before his route

Before we talk about the actual route itself, let me explain to you guys why this man already had my heart before even getting to date him. I’ll be honest; when the game first came out, he was already in my top 3 but he was not the best boi (that went to Fenrir and stayed like that for a bit). That is, until I played through Lancelot’s route. Being able to get more interactions with Kyle gave me more insight into the kind of person he is, and I honestly liked what I saw. He condemned Lancelot for throwing his life away needlessly without concern for his safety (important note to come back to) and made it clear that his affiliation with the Red Army didn’t mean anything when there are lives on the line (another impotant point to revisit). I honestly respected that about him and sure enough, he snuck his way into top spot and has stayed there since. And if I’m being real, his route has completely solidified that. He ain’t moving. Ever.

Personal Rambling #1

Okay, now comes the fun part hehehe >:3

With the question “did you enjoy Kyle’s route?”, is there an option for “everything” and also “yes yes yes, holy shit yes”? Because, Kyle’s route is a big fat YES out of 10 for me, and I say that as unbiasedly as possible. I noticed that there didn’t seem to be any dev notes released before Kyle’s route dropped (my poor boi getting shafted :c), so allow me to give you my own variation:

Kyle

Recommended if you like: Yukimura (brusque yet sweet, kind of an idiot but means well) and Mitsunari (oblivious genius)

Sexy…7

Drama…7

Romance…9

Dev Notes: For a man so smart, he’s awfully clueless when it comes to you. This weirdly approachable doctor may lack tact, but that doesn’t stop the blood pressures rising and the hearts racing - both yours and his. Get ready for an angst road bump at part 20 (as well as his Dramatic Ending), but rest assured that the doctor is here to see you now.

When I say he’s a combo of Yuki and Mitsunari, I’m not kidding. He’s basically Yuki without the full-on tsun tendencies (he has a few, but you could call it more embarrassment and awkwardness compared to being a tsundere) and then a touch of Mitsunari’s infuriating obliviousness and bam, you got Kyle!

I won’t give a synopsis of the route, since you’ve all likely read it or know most of the story (why on earth are you reading this far in otherwise?) so allow me to share with you, my personal favourite chapters/parts of his route!

Chapter 7 - the first (and definitely not last) instance of a blushing Kyle in his natural habitat. Bonus for glasses uwu

Chapter 14 - the introduction of Goo, the new best pet in Cradle (sorry Chutney). Legit, I recorded that entire section where Kyle and MC are naming Goo and I was just squeeing like a deranged lunatic because I loved it so much like bdjxbgdkfnxfkd

Chapter 24 (His POV) - DRUNK KYLE POV. Of course, he’s still cognitive to have proper thoughts, it wasn’t Masamune levels of drunkenness. But...jealous Kyle. That right there is a rarity but WOW, it’s a treat ;3

Towards the end of the route when MC finds Kyle’s confession written on his freaking hand (Kyle you doof) and just...him burying his amused smile into the crook of his elbow when she says she likes someone…..HNNNNNGGGGGGG yes

Part 2: Character Development

This man has such strong convictions to his profession that it’s honestly admirable. He may only have one pillar to stand on, but that pillar is strong and immovable. I’m of course talking about this line: “I absolutely despise people who are ready to throw away their lives”. Sound familiar at all? Remind you of...a certain Red King? Honestly though, this commitment to his work as a doctor when he seems to do nothing else except drink himself into a stupor most nights (if not every night) is awe-inspiring, and I’m not the only one who thinks so.

The MC in Kyle’s route is my new favourite. I love how the romance she develops for Kyle starts off as simple admiration, just her wanting to follow in his footsteps and prove useful to people without provoking the war occurring around her. She’s grounded and has a clear purpose, which is refreshing compared to other iterations of her being more meek and more better categorised as a “damsel in distress”. Don’t get me wrong, I”m not criticising those types of MCs. It’s just nice to see a driven MC with a clear goal and a motive for why she wants to do the things she does, enough for her to stay longer than the allotted month (something NONE OF THE OTHER ROUTES DO, HELL YEAH KYLE!). She actively chose to stay in Cradle - even when her ticket home was right in front of her - because she wanted to help Kyle save lives. It’s refreshing. And it makes for some great interactions between her and Kyle, especially later in the route when they’re more comfortable with each other. Which leads me onto my next point…

It felt like a real relationship. The slow growth and blooming of feelings, the cute interactions they’d share (every time Kyle stroked her hair or bopped her on the head, my heart exploded into confetti), and how awkward they both were with each other. God, if you guys could have seen me reading his route with my dumb dopey grin and squeaking like a lovesick children’s toy every 10 seconds...I was a mess gielkdsnglkd.

I love how they let us see into Kyle’s world. It may be a simple outlook on life, but you can’t fault the man. His strong conviction to save as many lives as he can because he feels it’s what he was made to do, and his importance on smiling and presenting a calm, friendly image of himself as he treats his patients (remember the line “People are like mirrors.”. It’s important.). He’s a very “my pace” kind of person, and it was fun to just kind of...relax a bit. Sure, war preparations were happening but wait one moment, please. I need to educate Jonah on what is needed for a balanced nutritious breakfast. It was refreshing to see a route that was surprisingly chill for most of it until the ending crescendo, and I welcomed it.

Alright….angst time. All of the little hints we were getting, like his role of the 7 of Hearts not being “set in stone”, had me squinting at the screen like “boi, what you hiding?”. When we got to drinking with Kyle, Oliver and Blanc and the conversation of Kyle having a brother came up, I was like “....oh. This is gonna be baaad.”. And this wasn’t even including Colin (because when a character gets named, you know they’re important.). But…..Chapter 20. It actually came out of left field, sucker-punched me in the kidney, cracked my heart and left me crying as I’m just reading this whole thing unfolding. Colin’s heartbroken cries, Kyle’s unmoving unresponsive form as he lets Colin punch him, the symbolism and connection of both Kyle and Colin having lost an older brother because of the war. I’m….. ;~; aaaaaa. And then in the Avatar Challenge following the angst, MC throws the “people are like mirrors” line back at him to get him to break down a bit, to let some emotion out, and I was just a blubbering mess at this point. The route is generous enough to give you a floof and mild spice break, but then if you choose the Dramatic Ending…..you…..you visit...his brother’s grave...and the waterworks begin again.

Continuing on from the point above, this means Kyle also has connections with The Day That Went Dark, along with Fenrir and more importantly, Ray. From the way it was described in Kyle’s route, he himself doesn’t know for certain if Ray used magic or not. He only knows that Ray was there when shit went down. So even after his brother passed from the tragedy, Kyle held no animosity or desire for revenge against Ray; very fitting for his character. This route made me realise just how similar Kyle and Ray are: they’re both very determined in their ways to keep the peace and they both hold strong to their views of freedom and honesty (Ray and Kyle respectively). And you can tell that Kyle doesn’t hold it against Ray for whatever happened on The Day That Went Dark.

I would honestly love to see a scenario of the two of them sitting down together in a room and just awkwardly yet honestly expressing all of their pent-up emotions about that whole ordeal (angst writers, if you’re reading this...only if you want to ofc ^w^).

Personal Rambling #2: Gushing Edition

So those were my structured notes, but now let me indulge you on my messy bullet points that I made throughout reading his route. A lot of these are pointless to character building and things I just thought were cute and needed attention drawn to sooo….ye ^w^

Like the rest of the Red Army, Kyle was born into a family that carries the mantle of 7 of hearts. All of them doctors.

Cute theme of beds??? (his bday story and them sleeping in the same room)

“When he wasn’t talking, he’s actually quite attractive.” (wow, r00d)

His palm notes are work and other things related (and he doesn’t always remember why he wrote it down bgrkdgn)

Not a sweet tooth (dammit Kyle, that’s your only downfall :c)

Easily embarrassed despite his earnest and straightforward mannerisms

Doesn’t dote on MC and teaches her what he can

His importance on smiling and presenting a calm, friendly image of himself as he treats his patients (“People are like mirrors.” - ch 8)

Head pats. Lots of head pats

Awkward sweet love (kill me it’s too adorable)

Edgar’s silent envy yet sweet support of their romance (this boi istg…)

Super proactive MC (she’s my new fave, seriously I love her)

Lots of touching (head pats, forehead bonks), he doesn’t know what personal space is (and I love it)

His pig is the cutest thing in the entire world, I need 20

Really good with kids…...yes.

“I absolutely despise people who are ready to throw away their lives” (incredibly strong convictions - doesn’t have many, but the ones he does have he is incredibly dedicated to)

Stays longer than the allotted month (FUCK YES)

His brother’s death strengthened his convictions to be able to handle being an army doctor (direct and honest, no bs about sacrificing your life etc etc)

The “People are like mirrors” line is tearing my fucking heart apart (makes sense in chapter 20 avatar challenge)

The angst…..his brother...and Colin….I’m rdfkgndkjfnxclk ;-;

His realisation of love….and his confession….lord, IM DROWNING IN UWUS

Saving Amon despite him murdering many innocent people, a big decision that could have changed the tide for the future, but he stuck with his beliefs

MC’s insistence that Kyle doesn’t like her that way, and Kyle’s inability to realise it’s love (help me it’s so fucking cute I’m dying)

Whether intentional or not, he’s good at diverting the attention away from him when he wants it off him (maybe MC just assumes he’s an idiot?? lmao)

So his glasses are for sentimental reasons (but does he need them???) and his alcohol drinking habits are from his father (not a coping mechanism)

Incredibly kind...but not good at showing it (helping MC distract herself by giving her work(?))

MC’s obsession with Kyle’s eyes and collarbone (same sis, SAME) and Kyle’s obsession with her hair (fsekfbksfnjweksdgn kd,nAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA)

Conclusion

Overall, Kyle’s route is very solid. It may not add much to the overarching lore of Cradle (aside from another victim in The Day That Went Dark), but the route was still adorable, enjoyable and incredibly sweet. I had no moments where I felt bored throughout his route (then again, that’s likely the bias talking) and the balance between cute floof, tear-jerking angst and then hot hot spice (that he FULLY deserves, mind you) came together into a wonderful experience that left my heart full and sad when it all ended.

My final message to you all: Kyle Ash is the sweetest, most adorkable nerd that has ever graced my presence and I hope that even a tiny portion of my love for him rubs off on you, just so you can see how amazing this boi is. Thank you for your time and for listening to my ramblings gesgnsk ^^;;

Bonus: my two favourite screenshots from his route

#ikerev #kyle ash #tawny loves kyle #my kyle thesis #I was ready to post this like a week ago but I held myself off gksehdhgbks #tawny rambles

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krys-loves-otome · 5 years ago

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Author Interview!

Thanks for tagging me Yuu ( @snow--blanket )!

Name: Krys is what I mostly go by. My full handle is Krys-Imeteri-Hikari. If I need a shorter name, I'll go by Krys Imeteri. And there was a rare occasion that I went by not-krys on dreamwidth and livejournal, but now is used as a pseud on ao3 for my otome work.

Fandoms: Mainly Cybird's Ikemen Sengoku currently, but looking to branch out there into IkeRev, IkeVamp, and Midnight Cinderella. I also write a bit for Cheritz's Mystic Messenger and Seduce Me the Otome. Previous fandoms have included Yu-Gi-Oh and its various spinoffs (especially Arc-V), Haikyuu, and Dragonball Z way back in the day.

Where You Post: tumblr and ao3. Sometimes I'll do dreamwidth if I want to do original stuff or meta stuff that I can’t put on ao3. One of my stories is on wattpad, so I don't really consider it a major posting platform for me. Something about it just rubs me the wrong way, even though I see a lot of people liking it. Fanfictiondotnet is probably my oldest writing stomping grounds. I think I posted a few on my deviantart page as well, but haven't done that seriously in years, so if you do go looking for those pages (because I'm not linking them), have fun looking at my old, old stuff.

Most Popular One-Shot: Depends on the platform. For Ao3, the most popular one-shot is one of my posted Haikyuu fics 'Manager Princess, After Hours' for Iwaizumi. Because everyone loves smut and Iwaizumi. For not smut, the next popular one is my Mystic Messenger one-shot 'Love at First Sight', which features Jumin.

For tumblr, it's Rub My Belly. Because everyone loves Mitsuhide in loving husband mode, apparently. (It's also in my top 10 fics on ao3 (it's Number 8, currently!), so there's that. Side note, I am also fairly that tumblr hides my nsfw if I tag it as such, because while 'It's Not Like I Would Say No, Kitten' is my third most popular fic on ao3, it has no notes on tumblr. A smut fic featuring Masamune fucking Date, not getting any notes. I'm still side-eyeing tumblr on that one.)

Most Popular Multi-Chapter: I actually don't do multi-chapter stuff that often, because I don't have the concentration and patience for it a lot of the time. However, I have done a one-shot collection story that is my most popular fic on ao3, which is Manager Princess. It technically doesn't count as it isn't a continuous story and just a collection before I really started utilizing the series feature on ao3, but it's definitely the most popular of my works, with the highest hit count (10886) and kudos given (456).

For true multi-chapter fic that is most popular, that belongs to my longer form Yu-Gi-Oh Arc V fic called 'The Misadventures of Ruri Kurosaki and her Traveling Band of Emo Birds'.

On tumblr, there's only one long-form fic currently, and that's A Second Glance, so that doesn't really count as it's the only one thus far, lol.

Favorite Story You Wrote: For this one... I think I got a tie, whoops.

First one is Smiles, which is a Zen centric fic, written based on the events in his route on Day 10. Zen's just a silly goof that comforts the MC after said events, and it's just a super sweet thing that I loved writing about.

My second favorite is the Oikawa chapter of Manager Princess (the Iwaizumi chapter also as it's similar in a way to Smiles.) It's not the most serious I've gotten with my writing, nor is it the deepest, darkest I've gone with fics, but... I think it's the most realistic I've gone without it going into super dark territory if that makes any sense.

And MC got to punch Oikawa, and that's always a highlight.

Story You Were Nervous to Post: Everything I've done, ever. No, most nervous is probably my OC insert stuff, as I haven't given either of them intro stories so that I could give their backstories to new readers. But they seem to be received well enough, particularly 'You Should Always Tell the Truth' with my character Houki and Ieyasu from Ikemen Sengoku. (It’s on tumblr too, just saying)

How You Choose Your Titles: Either a present theme, an iconic line from the story itself (It’s Not Like I Would Say No, Kitten), or something that gets repeated or featured often enough. Ruri's Misadventures, for example, is a reference that things are going to go bad for her, as the story details an alternate version of the events leading up to her eventual kidnapping in the canon series. Emo Birds refers to her traveling companions: her older brother Shun (whose deck mainly consists of raptor birds) and her classmate and romantic squish Yuuto (whose deck mainly consists of ghostly knights and dark paladins).

As another example, Broken Glass is a 707 fic where he and the Reader are in person for the first time without the filter of their phones and security cameras to hide what they're actually like in real life. There's broken glass literally in the fic itself, but it's also a theme that their illusions are broken and all that's left behind are the pieces of themselves, like broken pieces of glass.

Complete: Who's that? I don't know her, lol. The one-shots are all mostly completely and I usually don't do multi-chapter things anyway. The last time I had completed a fic start to finish was back on my fanfictiondotnet days and it was Dragonball Z fic featuring Radditz. Yes, really. There was even a sequel started, I think, but didn't finish that one either, whoops.

Incomplete: A Second Glance. I wanna finish it though.

Discontinued: I'd like to think of this as more as put on hold ideally, but, unfortunately, I don't think I'll be finishing Ruri's Misadventures and the Manager Princess Series, both the normal one and the After Hours series anytime soon. It's mainly due to moving on from both fandoms, for different reasons. I got a little bit more on Ruri's Misadventures that I haven't posted, but I'm not feeling where it's going, unfortunately. Maybe I'll get inspired with Manager Princess again, someday. Need to rewatch Haikyuu at some point.

Do You Outline: Yes and no. I tend to freewrite and brainstorm out ideas like I'm talking to myself, like, 'what happens if I do this' or 'I like this idea, but it's not a strong enough hook, what if I did this instead?' Once I feel I've reached a good plot progression, I then bullet the ideas so I can get a basic barebones outline, because sometimes I"ll lose my train of thought or ramble, so I can get to the point easier and not get sidetracked with brainstorming (even if that happens inevitably anyway, whoops).

This is what my writing process looks like, basically. Here’s me working on some ideas for an upcoming one shot from Seduce Me the Otome, where I’m trying to work out ideas of Erik being with an ace!reader.

WIPs (this will be a long list):

-A Second Glance, Part 3, where the Reader and Hideyoshi are going to try and see where they want to take their relationship from here

-When the Lights Go Down (Jumin x Reader) Originally a prompt for a Mystic Messenger prompt week that I filled way back in 2016, the story felt too short, plus I didn't have a working laptop at the time, so I wrote a good portion of those fills on my phone (and formatting the html for tumblr on my phone while it hated me when I tried to copy and paste stuff. Yes, I wanted to die). Smiles and Love at First Sight were also filled from that prompt week, and they have been updated accordingly, so I wanted to update this one as well. Will be NSFW, but it'll lean more towards the sensual side, I think.

-The Fair Mrs. Han (Jumin x Asexual!Reader) Most likely going to be a one-shot series, but I've also been toying with the idea of it being a multi-chapter. I basically wanted to explore an ace relationship with Jumin. Love at First Sight can kind of be considered a precursor to this series.

-Let's Make Love (Erik x Asexual!Reader) I've been trying to get this one shot off the ground for about two years now, but I still can't find a happy medium for it. Basically taking an incubus brother (this case, Erik) and putting him in a relationship with an asexual reader. Chaos ensues. NSFW is in debate right now.

-Safeword (Temporary Title, May Change) (Hideyoshi x Reader) Me trying to get bolder in writing BDSM and smut. So far, there's bondage and sensation play. Most definitely NSFW.

-Standing Still, Extended Version (Jumin x Reader) Did this originally as a 100 Word Challenge, but I still wanna explore the idea of how much the MC can handle when Jumin starts taking his obsession with her a little too far. Angst definitely, but I wanna steer clear of noncon and dubcon as I'm not comfortable with writing either of those subjects.

-Untitled fic where Comte sends a letter to the MC in the future. Was a prompt from Fictober 2019, but I didn't finish it in time. That and I just wanted Comte to 'Back to the Future' a letter to the future to MC, lol. NSFW is up for debate.

-Untitled fic where Houki and Kennyo meet and play out those scenes in Mitsunari's route.

-Probably more that I'm just not thinking of, lol.

Do You Accept Prompts: The short answer is no. I used to, a long time ago, but I'm a lot busier in life now than then, and sometimes I just don't have the energy to write like I used to anymore, so, even if I took prompts, it'll most likely sit in my inbox for months on end, unanswered, haunting me (I see you, Nobunaga prompt, that I'm still debating about doing).

I will, however, make an exception if its something I can do without much brainpower, like if I posted a prompt meme or something, putting it out there that I'm ready and willing to write something quick for the masses. Otherwise, I'll stick to my own ideas and gifts for friends.

Upcoming Story You Are Most Excited To Write: One-shot wise, When the Lights Go Down. And continuing A Second Glance.

Tagging: I don't know who has or hasn't done this already, so, for the sake of time, I tag whoever wants to do this!

#meme thingys #author interview #krys's writing blog #krys's adventures in fanfiction #thanks again for the tag Yuu #I was hoping to do this at some point #now's a good a time as ever #let's see if tumblr will eat this because of all of the ao3 links #:'D

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Do you mind posting a list of all the good otome games you've played or are really interested in? Or if that's too complicated, maybe a list of your top 10 favourites? I see you posting about them often and I've been wanting to try some of them because...hello hot guys galore...😱😱😱

you don’t know how much i love gushing about otome games and my harem of husbandos (also lmao i’ve outed my terrible tastes here)

pc games

steam prison // so so good, definitely recommend! my only complaint is that you can’t romance Good Boi finn (by proxy depriving us of that wonderful cyrus/sachsen banter), but i guess i can settle for adage lmao. hits a very good balance between humour and seriousness, but it’s a really long game to complete

nightshade // honestly, one of my absolute favourites ever. ost is kickass, sprites are gorgeous, and the plot is pretty good. they’re literally all such good beans ugh i love them all. depending on the play order you do, and whether you do the bad ends or not, it can be not-too-painful sad to wow-just-rip-my-heart-out-and-stomp-on-it sad. goemon is honestly the best though, just saying

hakuouki // i’d recommend both games, but if you can’t afford it, then get edo blossoms, since that’s where most of the romance is. also, they get their western uniforms in that one!!! hachiro is still my best boi (sorry okita, heisuke, harada, and everyone else). suuuuuper long to play through, i think it took me ~60 hrs to complete everything, but it’s a labour of love

amnesia // okay, i trashtalk this a lot, but it’s a solid game except for when they did my boi toma dirty >:c ikki is definitely best boi though. some routes are better than others (read: toma’s route is pretty meh while everyone else has pretty great ones), but ukyo arguably has the best and saddest one. i feel like this is almost an otome staple at this point lmao

nameless // another classic and favourite of mine! yandere galore, more than a little heartbreaking, and wow just wow overall. they’re all such sweet guys (yes, tei and ??? included), and the side characters are all fantastic and very memorable. it’s kinda long though, i think 50+ hrs to finish everything, but oh my god is it worth it. i teared up quite a few times

ozmafia!! // a controversial choice, but i loved all the characters in it, and in the end, the plot did pay off. it just feels like a very cramped and rushed game at times, but the characters make up for it, honestly. i’m just mad over how they did my boi hamelin so fricking dirty #JusticeForHamelin #HamelinDidNothingWrong yes i’m still salty about it

cinderella phenomenon // highly recommend this one since it’s free! it’s probably my favourite oelvn to date -- beautiful art, great storyline, and wonderful characters except when they did my boi varg so so dirty :c the last 2 routes are definitely more painful than the first 3, and way more important to the plot.

the rose of segunda //another oelvn i highly recommend! pretty, a great read, and lovable characters. there’s a secret romance too, and holy god it was so good! frederique and mc are so great together, and i honestly fell so hard for leopold because w o w i love me an ambitious man like him

monochrome heaven* // i have so many feelings about this one, but i’ll still recommend it lol. it’s very...depressing and can get difficult to read at times. honestly, it says a lot when the worst boi turns out to be the best boi. i remember just feeling so hollow after finishing the game, but it was worth the hours i invested

‘till death do us part* // a very questionable addition to this list, but i really liked it. marcus and jack are probably the most ‘romantic’ of the bunch, but i guess it’s not really an otome game

boyfriend to death 1 & 2* // 2 more questionable choices a la the above, but i enjoyed them both. lawrence, damien, and strade were my favourite guys

mobile games

ikemen sengoku // l o o k, i’m a sucker for the sengoku era, beautiful art, and great casting choices for voices okay??? i like playing softer and more light-hearted games sometimes, and this is the perfect game for that. honestly, every single guy is likable and none of them treat mc terribly (yes, including the yandere, the snek, and the playboy).

ikemen revolution // honestly, the same as the above. a great light read, lovable cast, and beautiful art. also, super stoked for mousse atlas to get over here because i’ve already decided that i’m completely in love with him

ikemen vampire // yeah, i know this isn’t out yet in english, but from what i played of jpn and what i’ve read of translations, i love it already. kinda feels like fate meets otome, and i love all the character designs, voices, and concepts

samurai love ballad party // like ikemen sengoku, but angstier lmao. i don’t really like the art and the sprites, but the story and characters are great, so i don’t really mind. i just wish my faves would stop being such disasters (ieyasu, sakuya, nobuyuki, kotaro)

love and producer/mr love queen’s choice // HAVE I TOLD YOU ABOUT MY LORD AND SAVIOUR BAI QI/GAVIN???? if you’ve played love nikki, it’s the same kind of grind, but i don’t even care??? the cards are beautiful??? the bois are all so wonderful and cute and perfect (yes, even shady af scientist)???? have i told you how wonderful and perfect my husband bai gege is??? also, download the japanese voice pack, the eng dub is kinda crappy

mystic messenger // so time-consuming, but so addicting lol. very fun, surprisingly dark, and all the characters are great (except for rika, we all hate rika). 707 is my home boi, but saeran is fantastic and i demand a proper unknown route because i want to get terrified by this lovely edgy angsty kid

my last first kiss // i can sell this in 3 words -- childhood friend romance. like, that’s my jam right there. i love the guys and their relationships with mc (fussy ayato is so cute, and mako and taka are so so sweet with mc). super fun and sweet read

lust in terror manor* // an elusive horror otome! it’s too bad it never got properly completed, but i guess there’s some kind of closure? translation’s kinda crappy, but good enough to read. rui and naoto were kinda meh, but hayato was the best boi, sorry i don’t make the rules.

several shades of sadism* // okay i can explain -- i love trashmen, i love guys with serious emotional baggage, and i love guys with flaws that make them oh so very real. minato is my favourite trashbag and i actually almost cried during his route because even though he’s an asshole, he’s really trying his best

cinderella contract* // this is where you realize i have no taste/standards whatsoever. trashy, i know, but goddamn i’m so invested in this. yuri is the trashiest of them all, and therefore he’s my husband sorry i don’t make the rules

princess of the moon* // ah yes, the trashiest of the trashy and i’m so ashamed i read this, let alone enjoy it as much as i do. very very smutty but i’m disappointed my boi dean didn’t get released on the og app

(*) -- game contains dubcon/noncon and just very questionable content in general. not for the faint of heart at all

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