#toru kozima

[yuriko-mukami]

Her Calamity Dark 04

Beta reader: @ruki-mukami-dl

Chapter Selection

Yuriko was washing rice while Yuuto stood right next to her, watching her every move. Sunlight sparkled from the droplets of water, reminding her how sweltered it was outside. It was slightly sweaty in the apartment, too, for it was only one room, and this tiny kitchen along with a bathroom. And right now, the kitchen felt even smaller than usual since Azusa had come with Yuriko. He was now working on the second counter with a vegetable-cutting task he had volunteered himself.

“It’s not difficult. You should use fresh water and then you just keep washing until the water stays clear.” Yuriko rolled the rice over again and again by her hand while staring at it. She wasn’t the best cook – and nothing compared to Ruki – but she knew how to make a few dishes. “Kareeraisu is a convenient choice because you will eat it for several days and the taste only gets thicker later. I made it often when… when I was still living with… Keisuke. That way I could focus on… hmm… other things because I didn’t need to make meals every day.”

“Makes sense…” Yuuto shrugged. “He should have cooked for you tho. It’s a parental duty.”

“Umh… Mom always said it was a woman’s duty to make sure the family gets to eat…” Yuriko shifted. Not that their mother had done that too often. Yuriko had tried to do all possible household chores while studying in middle school and high school. She had wanted to be good. But it hadn’t been enough.

“Dontcha go there…”

Yuriko lifted her head, glancing at Yuuto. “Eh?”

“I know that face. Dontcha let that happen. There’s nothin’ you could done differently. Our parents didn’t know how to raise kids, that’s for sure. So, dontcha let it get you. You gotta keep your head up high and move forward.” Yuuto ruffled Yuriko’s hair, making her blink heavily. She wouldn’t cry now.

“Yuuto…”

“Oi, no cryin’. You’re a tough vixen who can push through, not a pup.” Yuuto smiled, making even more of a mess of Yuriko’s hair. “Didcha hear me?”

“I… I… yes, of course.”  Yuriko nodded. She turned to look at the rice again and poured it into the rice cooker – the necessity she had told Yuuto should have. “Okay… now, we need to fry the pork and then simmer it with the vegetables.”

Yuuto pulled out a frying pan and tossed the meat on it. After setting the gas, Yuriko showed him how he should constantly move the meat with the cooking chopsticks so that it wouldn’t burn into the pan.

“How do you know all this?” Yuuto scratched his head. “I mean... you said our mother didn’t teach you much…”

“I read books. The library had some about cooking too.” Yuriko handed the chopsticks to Yuuto. “You should try it now. Haven’t you cooked anything before?”

“I know how to make an omuraisu.”

Yuriko tilted her head. “Eh? It’s super difficult to roll perfectly, I always end up breaking it. I bet you’ll manage the meat just fine then~” 

As Yuriko kept her eyes on the frying pan, Yuuto worked on the pork. She was pleased to see there weren’t any problems at all. She should send the recipe later to his phone, and then he could make this dish anytime he wished. Next time she would teach him another easy dish.

“I found a cheap laundry service nearby, so that’s settled too.” Yuuto continued frying the meat. “I just need a steady job…”

“You could… ask Karlheinz-sama…” Azusa commended from his duty.

“Absolutely not. I’m not gonna ask that je–”

Yuriko gasped, clapping her hand on her brother’s arm. “Yuuto! Don’t say it!”

“Fuck!” Yuuto tensed under Yuriko’s touch, and she let go of him. “Sorry… It’s just… damn those bloo– Vampires. I still don’t like them…”

“Azusa-kun is right here…” Yuriko whispered.

“It is okay… Yuriko-chan… I know that… Christina, Justin and Melissa… will always… love me…” 

Yuuto mumbled something, but Yuriko poked him between his ribs and left him alone with the frying pan, roaming toward Azusa. She had always wondered who these three friends of his were, for she had never seen them but Azusa had mentioned them often. Since he had been kind enough to bring her here, she should make an effort to get to know him better.

Leaning her bottom on the kitchen drawers, Yuriko smiled at the Vampire. “Say… Azusa-kun… umh… about Christina-san, Justin-san and Melissa-san…”

“Yes, Yuriko-chan?” Suddenly sparkly eyes glanced at the young Kitsune woman. Azusa held the knife firmly in one of his hands while nicely cut carrots occupied the chopping board with pieces of onion. There was still one potato waiting to be worked on.

“These friends of yours… Can I meet them one day?” Yuriko tilted her head, and her curls tickled her cheek. 

If there had been sparkles in Azusa’s eyes before, now they truly lit up as if he had been waiting for this question all along. To Yuriko’s surprise, he put the knife away and started to roll up his sleeve, revealing his slender arm full of faded… Were those scars?

Azusa drew his finger along his arm. “This here is Justin…” He glanced at Yuriko and continued. “This is Christina… and this…” Azusa gasped. “Melissa… is… almost gone… I must do… something…”

Before Yuriko had time to react, Azusa had grabbed the kitchen knife again, running the blade over the barely visible scar. Crimson elixir poured on his white skin.

“Oh my gosh! Azusa-kun!”

“Fuck! Stop that shit!” Yuuto was on Yuriko’s side within a second, snatching Azusa by his wrist and forcing his hand up. Azusa fought back.

“Please… Yuuto-san… stab me…”

“Fuckin’ hell I’d do that! Now, gimme the damn knife!” Yuuto’s words made Azusa release his grip of the knife that Yuuto caught.

Yuriko whimpered, pushing closer. “Yuuto, please, don’t!”

“Huh? I ain’t gonna stab him!” Yuuto pressed the knife into Yuriko’s hands without letting go of Azusa. “What the hell is wrong with you?! You ain’t doin’ such shit in front of Sis, you hear me?!”

“Squeeze… harder… Yuuto-san…” Azusa sounded almost happy, making Yuuto’s eyes widen as Yuriko simply stared at the view. “Ruki said… I can’t ask… Yuriko-chan… but he didn’t say… I can’t ask you… to hurt me.”

Swallowing, Yuriko tossed the knife on the cutting board and took support from the counter. She didn’t understand what was going on with Azusa. Why had he cut his own arm? That must have hurt so badly, and now there was blood slithering down his arm, soaking his shirt. This was terrible. Yuriko clenched her fingers against the edge of the counter as the kitchen swayed before her. She was gasping for air, almost panting. She didn’t want to lose yet another family member. Azusa shouldn’t cut himself; he could hit a critical place and then… and then…

“Fuck! Sis! Breathe!” Yuuto snatched Yuriko by her upper arms, swinging her slightly.

“Is… she enjoying so much… that she is… out of breath?” Azusa’s face appeared closer. Two pairs of eyes stared at Yuriko, one worried, the other curious. 

“I… I… can’t lose more people…” Yuriko trembled. Yuuto pulled her closer, enveloping her with his arms. For a while, there was complete silence in the kitchen as he stroked her back, swaying her back and forth.

“No one’s gonna leave you… It was just an accident.” Yuuto’s speech was mumbling against Yuriko’s hair.

“Yuuto-san… the meat…” Azusa said behind the siblings.

“FUCK!” Yuuto released Yuriko and dashed toward the stove, lifting the pan from it, and shutting down the gas. The smell of burning danced in the air when Yuriko tried to steady her breathing. 

“Yuriko-chan…” Azusa touched on Yuriko’s shoulder.

Blinking tears from her eyes, Yuriko gaped. Azusa’s skin would heal… He wouldn’t go away because of a single wound. He was a Vampire after all; there was no reason to worry. Everything was alright. They were all safe.

“You okay?” Yuuto patted Yuriko’s head and waited until she nodded. “Listen, Sis. I’m gonna need your help. You know how to do this… So, it’s your task now to finish that dish. I’m gonna patch Azusa up in the meantime. Can you cook?”

Yuriko nodded again. “I… I… can.”

“Cool.” Yuuto grinned, turning around, and taking hold of Azusa’s arm. “You, with me.” Without further explanation, he walked the Vampire toward the bathroom. Yuriko was left alone in the kitchen, and it took a moment before she could cut the potato and start cooking again.

Yuriko poked her portion with the spoon. The atmosphere had changed after Azusa’s incident. It was clear that the Vampire wasn’t truly happy that Yuuto had wrapped a new bandage around his arm, securing the fresh wound under it. Yuriko wondered if she should tell Ruki about this later… but he probably already knew that Azusa might do something like this. At least it had sounded like that if Azusa wasn’t allowed to ask her to stab him.

Who would think such a thing beforehand without a reason? Yes, Ruki must already be aware that something like this could happen.

Shaking her head, Yuriko finally tasted the meal. Spices tickled on her tongue. She had added a bit too much but couldn’t be helped now.

“Yuuto-san… do you have… shichimi or chili?” Azusa looked at the Kitsune as if nothing had been up earlier.

Yuriko gaped. “But… but… there’s so much spice already…”

Azusa shook his head. “I could… add some more…” 

“Haa… just a moment.” Yuuto rose from the table and went to get the chili. He placed the tiny jar in front of Azusa who gladly took it. It was almost disturbing how much of it he poured over his rice and curry sauce. 

Yuriko turned her head and decided it was time to sail to the safer waters. Hopefully safer. “Yuuto… say… were you the only one with the white hair in the village?”

Yuuto was just about to push the spoon into his mouth but now lowered his hand. “Yeah. Why?”

“Umh… I wonder what they look like as foxes then?”

“Usually, the color of their fur is close to their hair. Like you and me.” Yuuto tasted the food and smiled. “Damn, this is good! You really know how to cook.”

“It’s just a simple dish.” Yuriko waved her hand hastily but couldn’t hide her smile. Still, her mind was wandering. “Are… are there other white foxes then?”

Yuuto shrugged. “Within the Yako, white’s a rare color. It occurs at times, like in our family apparently. It’s more common with the Zenko but even many of them have other fur colors too.”

“The Zenko?”

“The Kitsune in the Human World. All they do is cause trouble, so stay away from them. They kidnap the Yako children… I was in a rescue party at some point for gettin’ them back.” Yuuto frowned and explained how the Yako already had problems because the Vampires hunted their females and then the Zenko had made the situation even worse by taking some young vixens. It had been a constant fight and Yuuto had worked to get them back a few years ago. “But then Grandpa told me not to go to the Human World anymore. I did other jobs after that.”

Yuriko nodded. So, the fox she had seen could have been a Zenko. But the fox had only watched. And Yuriko was constantly with the Mukamis. So, there was no reason to worry about this matter, right?

Eating her food, Yuriko listened to the talk. Something felt off but she couldn’t quite put her finger into it. Maybe it was just because there was so much new information. Half a year ago she hadn’t known anything about the Kitsune aside from the folklore tales and now living as one had become her reality. Yet, all this talk about the Yako and the Zenko only sounded confusing. 

“Umh… why… the Yako are living in the Demon World and the Zenko in the Human World?” Yuriko pondered between spoonfuls of rice. “I mean… they are all Kitsune. Why fight? They could just get along and live in peace.”

“The Zenko took over the Kitsune Realms in ancient times and chased the Yako out there. The Founders gave the Yako a new realm, so that’s why…”

“Eh? Shin and Carla-san did that?” Yuriko blinked. “Just when…?”

“Dunno. But it was probably their parents… I mean, those jerks are surely ancient but not that ancient.” Yuuto emptied his plate, starting to fill it again with rice and sauce. “Anyway, the First Bloods were away for the longest time. I only saw them comin’ this year. Suddenly, they walked in and said they’d renew the old vows. Whatever that means. It didn’t change a shit for me. But Grandpa was all ‘Carla-sama’, ‘Shin-sama’, beggin’ for their attention… disgustin’. For me, they’re the same blood-suckin’ scum as —”

“Yuuto!” Yuriko glared at Yuuto and then glanced at Azusa, but the Vampire was focused on eating his portion in silence and didn’t seem even to listen to the siblings’ conversation. “Yuuto… Shin is my friend and he helped me to save you. He made Grandpa give your star pearl back. We… we should be grateful.”

“Yeah… yeah…” Yuuto sighed. “You surely have been busy making such friends. Vampires, Founders… What else?”

“Umh… zombies but humans too.” Yuriko pushed the last spoonful into her mouth. This could be a good chance to mention Nalia. “Actually… one of my friends would like to meet you.”

“Huh? Why?” Yuuto frowned again. “I don’t have time for silly little teen vixens.”

“Hmph, my friends aren’t silly little teen vixens!” Yuriko shoved her plate aside and started to search for her phone. “Besides, you have all the time. And she isn’t a teen or even a fox. She’s a nice human.” 

Yuriko put her phone on the table and tapped Nalia’s picture on the screen, turning the phone to face Yuuto. “She’s around your age and I can assure you she’s good company. She is looking for friends, so…” 

“Haa… dunno… I shouldn’t mess up with people. Humans. There’s enough shit goin’ on without.” Yuuto shrugged but picked up the phone, staring at the photo. “Red hair and green eyes, huh? She’s a foreigner, right?”

“Mhm. Her last name is Wagner, so yes, I think she is.” Yuriko realized that she still hadn’t asked where Nalia was from. She totally should do that —

“Nalia-san… is probably from… Germany then…” Azusa said, smiling over his plate. “Wagner is… a German name.”

“See? Nalia is a pretty human lady from Germany, and she’s interested in meeting you.” Yuriko beamed at Yuuto, wondering how Azusa knew about German names. He didn’t strike her as a person who had knowledge like that, more like Ruki could have said it. But maybe there was more in Azusa than met the eye.

“Dunno…” Yuuto sighed, starting to eat his second portion.

Yuriko leaned in, putting on the best pleading face she could manage. She stared at Yuuto with wide eyes and smiled. “Please? It would make me happy.”

“Haa… You ain’t throwin’ me with such lil’ sis’ stuff! Not a fair game!” But no matter how annoyed Yuuto tried to look, a chuckle escaped him. He lifted his free hand and ruffled Yuriko’s hair. “Fine, I’ll meet her. Tell her to come to that park nearby.”

When Yuriko had put her shoes back on and was ready to step out of Yuuto’s apartment, he grabbed her arm and nodded toward the door. “You sure it’s okay to go alone with him?” 

Glancing at the door, Yuriko frowned. Azusa was waiting for her behind it, but she was aware that he could hear them. She placed her hand over Yuuto’s and pushed to remove it from her arm. “I’m sure… don’t worry, Yuuto. I have lived with them for a while now. Neither of them is hurting me or anything like that.”

“He seems… unstable.” Yuuto sighed. “Look, I’ve seen shitty things. Some people just lose it if too much happens. Dontcha be too near to him when… Haa… if things start to go south.”

“Really, Yuuto?” Yuriko placed her hands on her hips and stared at her brother. “You… you and me… have gone through lots of bad stuff too. We… should get others a chance to prove themselves before judging.”

“He pretty much proved himself today…” Yuuto turned his gaze to the wall. “You’re much more stubborn than a little sister should be. You should listen to me more.”

“I… I… start to listen when you… umh… start to make sense.” Yuriko wanted to kick something. As much as she enjoyed having a brother, she wished that Yuuto didn’t butt in her decisions constantly. It had been enough that she had tried to be good for mother and fath– Keisuke. That hadn’t mattered in the least. Now, she would do as she wished. She would keep the happiness that had been handed to her. Even if she needed to fight for it.

“Hmph, vixens should always do as foxes are telling them…”

This again? Yuriko glared at Yuuto. That was the stupidest reason he could come up with, especially since he had learned it from their relatives who had kept him against his will in the Demon World for years.

“Maybe you should reconsider that. You wanted out of there… Now, you should play by the rules of this realm.” Why couldn’t Yuuto understand? Yuriko had imagined how they would do fun things together, how she would finally have a family member who supported her… but she had gotten an overly protective douchebag of a brother who couldn’t accept how she was living her life. “I… I… will go now. I’ll visit you again later. Maybe with Ruki that time. See you later, Yuuto.”

This time Yuriko was allowed to step out. She pressed the door shut behind her and took a deep breath. The sweltering and moist afternoon air slithered into her lungs while enveloping every inch of her skin, making her feel instantly sweaty. It hadn’t been this bad last summer… or any summer before but this year the heat was really a bother.

The walk through the city did not feel any better since the sun was scorching from above. Yuriko was relieved when they finally stepped into the park which had at least some shadows. She hurried under the trees. Maybe they should have used the limousine, but she had insisted on walking since she wasn’t allowed to go jogging in the woods while Ruki was away.

“Are you… sad, Yuriko-chan?” Azusa’s words took Yuriko aback. She glanced at the Vampire next to her, shaking her head.

“Umh… no, Azusa-kun. I simply wish that Yuuto would see how good people you all are.”

“Good… people…?” It almost looked like Azusa couldn’t quite understand what Yuriko meant. “But… are you… missing Ruki now?”

Yuriko turned her gaze to the path they were walking. Going through here would take them into the forest but perhaps that was for the best. Surely, it was less sweaty there. “I’m looking forward to him coming home, yes. And I hope everything is alright with Karlheinz-sama.”

“The Vampire king?!” The voice bounced behind the trees at the same time as a white-grey head peeked out. Amber-yellow eyes pierced Yuriko but they seemed friendly.

Within seconds, Azusa had moved in front of Yuriko. A young man stepped out, scratching his head, and laughing like he was nervous. He was only a little taller than Yuriko. She was pretty sure they must be around the same age. But the most interesting detail arrived when the wind shifted and made the scent of the man waft toward Yuriko and Azusa.

A Kitsune. Without a doubt. He smelled like Yuuto, yet a bit different. In a similar manner, the Vampires had a distinguished scent but each of them was still unique. 

Yuuto said that white fur is rare for the Yako… So, does it mean that this man is… What was the other name? Yuriko shifted, trying to see better behind Azusa.

“You are… a fox person…” Azusa lifted his hand to prevent Yuriko from dashing in front of him. 

“Yeah, I surely am.” The Kitsune grinned, flashing his canines, and ruffled his hair. “The cutest fox in the city… Though… Now, I’m not sure anymore. You have such a cutie there~”

“Emh… How do you know that I am…?” Yuriko placed her hand on Azusa’s shoulder but stayed put.

“Easy! My brother and I saw you in the cafe before… and that smell of yours. Though, there’s so much Vampire in it too.” The Kitsune stopped for a moment, moving a bit closer. “Now, it makes sense. You sure hang out with these Vampires a lot. Such a cool vixen you are! I hope the blond one didn’t give you real trouble… For a moment I wanted to jump in there but Toshi-nii said it would be too dangerous…”

Just how much did this young man talk? Yuriko tried to keep at his pace and absorb every word. Suddenly, it dawned on her. The two white-haired men in the cafe and later in the street when she had talked with Kou! 

And in the library too. But it wasn’t this man… So… probably this Toshi-san he mentioned…

“Yuriko-chan… we must go…” Azusa took Yuriko’s arm and started to pull her along the path, making sure he was in between her and the Kitsune.

“But… but… He seems like a good person!” Yuriko glanced back. 

“I am a cute person!” The man waved his hand. “Kozima Toru is the name! I’m happy to meet a new vixen in the city, but I can see you’re busy now. Let’s talk more later~ Maybe after the mating season is over!”

Kozima Toru? Yuriko glanced back again but the Kitsune had disappeared. The name didn’t ring any bells to her but at least it wasn’t Nakamura, her grandpa’s family name. Perhaps her grandfather had not sent this man after her. Men. The first time, there had been two of them.  But then… They were tailing her on their own? That didn’t seem alright either, and Yuriko was sure Ruki wouldn’t like the news. Yet, she also knew it was better to tell him when he would come back home. Keeping secrets wouldn’t do any good, right?

[nalia-tsukino]

"You're the best, Nalia! I can't say no to ramen, now, can I? Totally not if you're asking me and of course, you are!"

[Grinning, Toru slipped into the car and fastened his seat belt.]

"This is a cool car for sure~ Does Yuuto like it too? Oh... right. He can't drive. But I bet he likes to sit here as you drive."

[Toru pondered for a moment.]

"This must be the first time you're actually driving us! All other times, I have been the driver. This will be fun, I bet you are the best driver ever!"

[Taking a good position on his seat, Toru seemed quite enjoying himself like there hadn't been any trouble at all with Ruki and Yuriko earlier. Secretly, it still bothered him a bit, but if Nalia said it would be alright, he had to believe in that. Of course, Nalia must be right, since she knew the couple better.]

"Soooo... Nalia, do you want to hear foxy news? Or more like a piece of gossip? I mean, this is a juicy thingy."

[Toru glanced at Nalia.]

"Anyway... Touko, she's my big sis, and I were shopping together and we ran into Toshi. Well, not exactly run into him, since we saw him afar. We were going to say 'hi' but then this other guy appeared."

[Taking a break, Toru stared out of the car window for a moment.]

"They held hands... and then Toshi leaned in... and I think..."

[Toru glanced at Nalia again.]

"I think he kissed the guy on the cheek. You know, I never thought that he could do something like that. He is always like 'pretty ladies this and pretty ladies that' and now suddenly there is this guy! It's totally cool, of course. But it'd be nice if he had said something to Touko and me. Anyway, don't tell anyone since it seems to be his secret still."

[Toru scratched the back of his head.]

"Sooooorry, if this was a bother... But I kind of felt like telling someone trustworthy and you're always chill, so... I wanted to share it with you."

[Chuckling a bit nervously, Toru kept looking at Nalia.]

"So... do you have any juicy foxy news to share too?"

[Being happy about Toru's reaction, Nalia sat down in the car and buckled her seatbelt.]

"Thank you~ Yuuto helped to pick out the color. Well, I guess he's fine with sitting there. Usually, he seems quite relaxed. You know we like to listen to music while we drive."

[Nalia pondered for a moment.]

"Unfortunately, I don't have any cool music with me right now. Just girly stuff..."

(I wonder if Yuuto would like to get his driver's license...)

"Yeah, you're right! Today you're the passenger for the first time. If something bothers you about my driving, say it right away. I want you to feel comfortable."

[After the redhead started the engine, she drove off. She was still a little worried about Toru and hoped Ruki wasn't being too mean.]

"A juicy thingy?"

[Eyes fixed on the traffic, Nalia listened intently anyway.]

"Wait! Toshi did what!?"

[Her mind raced.]

"That explains a lot..."

[Despite the more than interesting news, the young woman focused on driving.]

"Don't worry. I won't tell anyone. His secret is safe with me. But you and your sister should talk to him about it. Show him you're cool with it and definitely don't blame him for not mentioning it. This is really important. Toshi needs your support right now."

[At the red light, Nalia glanced briefly at Toru.]

"I had a very serious talk with Toshi recently. We had some things to work out. Damn, his words. Now I realize some things. Toshi is making it difficult for himself. If he knows he can count on you and your sister, that would definitely help him."

[The light jumped to green and Nalia kept driving safely.]

"Huh? It wasn't a bother. Stop talking nonsense. You can tell me anything you want anytime. I will always listen to you without judgment."

[Nervously, she nibbled her lower lip.]

"Hmm... Maybe you could tell Yuuto about Toshi too. Only if it's okay for you, of course! But I don't want to have secrets from Yuuto. You know?"

(Hopefully Toshi will reveal this at some point. I'd like to talk to him about it.)

"Let me think... Actually, there's nothing new. Hmm... Oh! Yuuto knows about my questionable taste in music now. He caught me listening to... Kpop."

[Nalia had to laugh at herself.]

"Is that juicy foxy news enough for you? Sorry for being so boring..."

@yuriko-tsukino-rp

[yuriko-mukami]

🌟 - A Different Family Member (Yuuto and Toru)

Meet the People in My Muse’s Life

Yuuto

“Hmm… Yuuto is my big brother. But I have known him for only a few years. He was actually kidnapped before I was born but when he learned the dream walking much later he accidentally pulled me into his dream space… That’s kind of a long story but we met as foxes and I couldn’t talk, so I only figured out our true connection after… after Ruki had sucked some of my blood and the blood magic that had sealed my kitsune side started to break. So… yeah… a long and complicated story, I guess, hehe.”

“Anyway… Yuuto is… Umh… A bit overprotective, I think. And he doesn’t like vampires at all. I get that but… Haa… I do hope that someday he can completely accept that I’m going to stay with Ruki no matter what.”

“What else to say…? I love him a lot. He was my mental support when I was having tough years back at school. Even though we couldn’t talk, he was there for me in my dreams, running through the forest with me. Now, he has helped me a lot to understand how to control my fire and other skills.”

“I was a bit worried after we saved him and he moved into the human world. I had to teach him how to manage through… you know… normal stuff. And his cooking�� Oh – my – gosh! It was like he didn’t even bother trying! I was so relieved when he and Nalia got together. Now he can eat proper meals since Nalia makes sure of that. And they are such a lovely couple in any case. I’m happy that Yuuto found his happiness with her~”

Toru

“Oh my… Toru! He is my cousin from Mom’s side. But the way we met… Gosh! He kind of broke into the Mukami manor just to say hi! Ruki was furious! Well… that was actually a bit scary…We were afraid that someone had come to get me but then it was just Toru. No one can be scared of Toru. He is so cute and funny~”

“Hehe, Toru reminds me a bit of Kou but… I think he is softer? Like the most huggable kitsune ever! We are around the same age and now that I’ve gotten know to him I’m sure we’re going to be great friends someday.”

“Though… I think Ruki is still a bit suspicious of Toru. The first impression was… quite something. But Ruki will get over it, I’m sure. It’s my wish that they can get along, so… Hehe~”

[nalia-tsukino]

"Nalia, Nalia! Geez... I'm glad that I caught you before you left work."

[Toru grabbed Nalia's arm on the street as she was heading towards her car. He clanged at the vehicle, grinning.]

"Nice wheels, by the way... but that's not why I'm here. Nalia, you're not going to believe this but I visited Yuriko-chan and met her boyfriend."

[Scratching his head, Toru gave a pleading gaze to Nalia.]

"I think I messed up a bit... Haah... I got Yuriko-chan's boyfriend angry at me for sneaking in. I know it was stupid but I just really wanted to see her... I didn't mean anything bad. And now I'm a totally uncute fox in the eyes of Mukami-san...! I told them I was sorry, of course. But dang, that was a bad move just to go in the mansion, right? I was such a stupid fox..."

[Toru sighed deeply.]

"But you still like me and find me cute, right, Nalia?"

[Nalia was on her way to her car when she heard a familiar voice. Smiling, the young woman turned and greeted Toru.]

"Hello Toru-kun."

[Attentively, the redhead listened to the young man's words.]

"Oh? Thank you~"

[A giggle left her lips.]

"The car is new. I'm very happy with it. Now I don't have to take the crowded train."

[She stared surprised at Toru.]

"You went to see Yuriko and Ruki? That's great! Now you finally got to meet the two."

[When Toru looked at Nalia with a pleading gaze and seemed unhappy, she started to worry. However, she remained calm and kept listening.]

"You got Ruki angry?"

(Oh my... That's not good...)

[Hastily, the young woman put her bag in the car.]

"You just sneaked into the mansion?"

[Pondering, Nalia checked Toru's body. Luckily, she couldn't find any injuries.]

"Ruki must have thought you were an intruder... Damn, Toru-kun. That was really a bad idea. What the hell were you thinking? You can't just run into a house like that. You need to announce a visit beforehand."

[Sighing, Nalia gazed at Toru.]

"You're not a stupid fox. Please don't say something like that. Your action was thoughtless, but you apologized and now you know that you better not do something like that again. You learn from your mistakes. I'm sure Yuriko can convince Ruki to give you a second chance. Everything will be fine."

[The following words hit Nalia right in the heart.]

"What kind of nonsense are you talking about? Why should I dislike you now?"

[Without hesitation, Nalia took Toru in her arms and comforted him.]

"You are and will always be the cutest fox to me. Nothing will ever change that. I'm just so sorry you had such a bad start with Yuriko and Ruki. But don't worry about it. We'll get it fixed."

[After the redhead released the loving embrace, she ruffled Toru's hair.]

"Get in the car. I'll make you some ramen at home. Together with Yuuto we'll figure out how you can make it up."

@yuriko-tsukino-rp

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Ruki was strained. He had never fought a kitsune before. Every muscle in his body was tense, yet he seemed to be calm. Although inside, Ruki was literally torn apart. Again and again, the vampire wondered how he could defend against fox fire. Fists clenched and fangs bared, Ruki regretted sending his brothers away today of all days.

"The footsteps are getting closer. We have no place to retreat. Stay behind me, no matter what. This filty dog will not lay a hand on you. I will protect you at all costs."

The stranger continued to approach. A male voice echoed through the sewers, reminding Ruki somewhat of his brother Kou. His sharp vampire eyes now revealed the person. Suddenly, Yuriko pushed past Ruki. How dare she disobey his orders in such a situation? However, this moment left no time to waste thoughts on punishment.

"Damn, Yuriko!"

Roughly, the dark-haired man pulled his fiancée closer. Grey-blue shot daggers at the foreign amber-yellow. Ruki processed what had been said and no longer understood the world. Why was this intruder talking as if he knew Yuriko and him for a long time?

"The window...?"

How could I have made such a mistake!?

Almost in shock, Ruki stared at the kitsune and stuttered incoherent words to himself.

"Cool vampire? Cousin? What on earth!?"

Anger, now impossible to hide, rose in Ruki.

"Shut up! I've heard enough!"

Ignoring Yuriko, Ruki took a step forward in a flash, grabbed Toru by the collar and lifted him up. The usually self-controlled vampire lost his composure.

"Are you an idiot? Can't you announce your nice little visit beforehand? We thought you were a yako and wanted to kidnap Yuriko to the Demon World. God... I would love to—"

Before Ruki spoke what he was about to say, he glanced out of the corner of his eye at Yuriko. Immediately, he let go of Toru and straightened up a bit. With cold eyes, the vampire stared menacingly at the kitsune.

"Don't ever do anything like that again. Let me know next time you want to come over. Understood?"

⛓

Send ⛓to capture my muse

"—!!"

As cold fingers wrapped around Yuriko’s wrists, shivers ran through her body and her heart jumped towards her throat.

A jank. Book slipped from her fingers. A bounce on the couch, barely noticeable as the stormy grey-blue eyes pierced hers.

"...umh... Ruki? What is it?"

[yuriko-mukami]

Her Calamity Dark 07

Beta reader: @ruki-mukami-dl

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The grass was fresh and swayed in the summer breeze that brought the moist air into her snout but also caressed Yuriko’s fur as she lay in the shadow of the bushes. Funny enough, this way she felt less heated up than in her human body which seemed to get sweaty the instant she stepped out of the manor… or near Ruki. Gosh, what had come into her? 

Simply thinking about the recent days made Yuriko’s face burn but at least no one could see that now. A yawn shivered along her whole body. So little sleep, and she was all sore, yet the needy itching didn’t seem to leave her alone whenever Ruki was near her. They had been separated only for a few days, so there was no reason to act like…

…like…

…like…

…a horny rabbit… Yuriko sighed. She should nap while she could because after dinner Ruki wanted to read in the library… and somehow Yuriko felt like the reading session would turn intense. Okay, she should be honest at least to herself. She hoped that the reading session would turn intense.

Closing her eyes, Yuriko tried to relax. Maybe she should tell Ruki about Kozima Toru, the Kitsune she had encountered with Azusa. That would give them both something else to think about. Not that Yuriko didn’t like the type of fun they had had recently but she was starting to get embarrassed with her sudden neediness. 

Yuriko tensed. That Kozima Toru… he had said something…

“Let’s talk more later~ Maybe after the mating season is over!”

Mating season? Didn’t it sound like… like this flaring that rushed through Yuriko all the time when Ruki was around? It had started before he had left for Eden, calmed down a little – only a little – while he had been away but now, it had hit Yuriko again. Could it really be a Kitsune thing? This constant need to have Ruki bouncing inside of her? 

Yuriko squirmed against the ground. Even her fox body felt restless but right now she could control herself. Here under the bush far away from Ruki who had conquered his kitchen realm again, Yuriko could almost have a break.

I wonder how long it will last…? It’s almost the end of July already after all… Yuriko curled a bit and moved her tail closer to her body. While she enjoyed her moments with Ruki, she had no idea how they would manage through the school nights if things stayed like this. But surely such a season couldn’t last more than a month or so.

The bush scuffled, pushing Yuriko more and more toward snoozing. The ground under her was warm as was the air and the green light behind her eyelids soothed her worries away. Bit by bit her muscles started to relax as the sluggishness swam through her from the tip of her tail to the ends of her ears. What a perfect spot…

And just then, the wind turned and swiped over Yuriko’s snout. Something feral sailed into it, watering her mouth. Without further thought, she was on her paws. Crouching against the ground, she crawled toward the new scent. She sneaked through the grass and moved forward as quietly as possible, her instincts telling her not to make a peep while her muscles stiffened.

Yuriko peeked through the turf directly into Yuma’s garden. The Vampire was nowhere to be seen but there was someone else… something else. The figure was about the same size as Yuriko and even whiter-furred. It had buried its head into carrot stems while its front pads made the mold dash across the air. Suddenly, it lifted its head, holding a dirt-covered carrot in its mouth. The long white ears with black tips twisted and turned while its nose wrinkled slightly. Tiny blue eyes grew wider and the animal shivered while Yuriko’s hind legs tensed, ready for a jump.

Revealing her canines, Yuriko released the tension and swooped forward. The white creature in front of her plunged its spot, turning its tiny tail to the Kitsune, and raced through the garden. That didn’t stop Yuriko who had stopped caring if her paws threw more soil everywhere as she lunged after the critter.

Straws bustled around Yuriko as she hurried after the creature that was heading to the forest. She let out a low growl and pushed more strength out of her already strained frame. The critter hopped under the tall trees but there was no way Yuriko would let it get away now.

“Oi, Vixen!” 

Yuriko’s snout hit a tree. No, not a tree but a leg that felt like a trunk. Groaning, she slid back and rolled around. A huge hand grabbed her nape hide and lifted her from the ground. “How many times I gotta tell ya not to mess up my garden, ha?!”

It wasn’t me! Yuriko let out a whine, but no words came out. This was so annoying. She should ask her brother how to talk as a fox.

“Don’t go on whimperin’ to me!” Yuma stomped through the yard, Yuriko swinging in his grasp. “Fuck! I thought it was that other fox. But ya got me fooled!”

Before Yuriko had time to groan more, Yuma had already carried her into the kitchen where Ruki was pushing something into the oven. The Vampire closed the lid and straightened, eyeing his brother. His eyes widened as he saw Yuriko’s turmoil.

“I have told you not to drag her like that. She is not an animal.” With just a few steps Ruki was in front of Yuma and picked Yuriko up into his arms. “There is dirt all over her. Haa… What happened?”

Yuma snorted. “Vixen was diggin’ up my garden! And runnin’ all over my plant seats! Ya better keep a closer eye on her doings.”

“Is that so, Yuriko?” Ruki supported Yuriko under her tail with one hand and from her nape with the other while lifting her to his eye level. “Do tell me if you did what Yuma is accusing you of.”

Hastily, Yuriko shook her head. She was innocent. At least almost. It was true that she had been running all around but only because her… instincts had told her to get that creature. She couldn’t quite explain the feeling though. Everything had happened so fast.

“Vixen is lyin’!” Yuma’s voice grumbled around the kitchen, making Yuriko press her ears against her head.

“Can you turn back?” Ruki put Yuriko on the floor, glancing at her. 

Sighing, Yuriko closed her eyes and focused. Changing forms was much harder when there were two pairs of piercing eyes concentrating on her every move. But she knew how to do this. Slowly, bit by bit she called out the human in her, allowing her body to grow bigger, her fox ears morphing into her head and human ones appearing. The tail disappeared and her fur vanished, revealing the blue summer dress with a pattern of white and yellow flowers. Yuriko raised her head and shot a pleading gaze at Ruki.

“It wasn’t my fault! There was… there was something else in the garden and… and… then my body simply reacted. It was like… like everything in me needed to hunt that critter down and… Oh my gosh! I wanted to… eat it…” The last words were mere mumbling as the reality sank in Yuriko.

It was not that she didn’t eat meat. But Yuriko had never hunted anything, and neither had the thought even crossed her. These sudden urges had overcome her senses and made her act like she had been a hunter and that… bunny had been her prey.

“That doesn’t mean that yer allowed to ruin my garden!” Yuma stepped closer, making Yuriko quiver as the tears filled her eyes.

“I… I… I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to! It just happened!”

“Good grief, you two are a handful.” Ruki’s sigh pushed silence between the scared Kitsune and the grumpy Vampire. He ran his hand through his hair while staring at them both. “It sounds like Yuriko’s fox instincts took over. That is not so different from what happens to newborn Vampires, do you not think so, Yuma?”

Yuma opened his mouth, but Ruki lifted his hand, making it clear that he had not finished yet. “But that does not mean you should get off the hook, Yuriko. You know how important that garden is to my brother and how we all have fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to his hard work. We all should respect that.”

“That’s right —” Yuma started but Ruki glared daggers at him.

“Yuma, you are not to call Yuriko Vixen anymore, and do not hurt her by dragging her around from her nape. Unless you want to be heavily punished. She is my precious possession.” Ruki pressed each of the words before turning his gaze back to Yuriko. “And Yuriko, since you caused this mess, you will work in the garden and help Yuma to fix it before dinner. You better be ready by then. Do you understand?”

“I… I… understand! I’ll start right away!” Yuriko bowed three times. “I really am sorry.” She didn’t glance back but hurried out of the kitchen and to the backyard.

Some of the carrots were beyond saving. There were tiny teeth marks in them, and it probably wasn't a good idea to try to cook anything out of them. After a bit of pondering, Yuriko collected the said carrots and carried them all to her secret shrine corner. While it wasn’t truly unknown to the brothers, they had promised to leave it alone, so this was the safest option.

Carefully, Yuriko placed the vegetables in a pile under the tree. Perhaps, the rabbit would find them there. And if it didn’t, some other animal might and then they wouldn’t go wasted. 

“Oi, Vix— Yuriko! Where the hell did ya go?!” Yuma roared from the garden, making Yuriko flinch. She darted from the shadows, not minding the scorching sun.

“I’m sorry! I just…”

“Hah, whatever! Just flatten the soil with the shovel and yer done here.” Yuma shoved the shovel into Yuriko’s hands the instant she reached the garden. Without a question, she grabbed the shaft and started to work. The mess was her fault, after all.

For a while, they both worked in silence. Yuriko focused on making everything perfect even though usually garden tasks made her sleepy and pushed her mind to wander. This time she hoped to make Yuma feel better since he had been even grumpier than before Eve had gone back to the Sakamakis.

He’s heartbroken, isn’t he? Yuriko peeked at Yuma while working. He would never tell her, right? He wasn’t one of those guys who easily talked about their feelings, and he would probably get angry at Yuriko if she tried to comfort him. And what could she even say? She already knew that Eve was a special girl. It was probably tough for Yuma to let go just because she had chosen another.

“Ya better not run through my garden anymore.” Yuma received the shovel from Yuriko when she had finished her task. “What did ya even see here?”

“Umh… just a small animal…” Yuriko squirmed. “Not a fox though.”

“Ya should tell Ruki ‘bout the fox we saw the other day.” Yuma roamed to the shed, taking the shovel with him. “He’s gonna find out anyway.”

“I know… We have just been busy…” Yuriko glanced at her feet which were now covered with soil. Her stomach was already rumbling but she couldn’t go in the kitchen like this. “But I’ll tell him.”

“Good.” Yuma muttered something Yuriko couldn’t get a grasp of and marched out of the shed again. He hurried to his rows, checking everything while Yuriko shifted in place, unsure if she could really go or not. Suddenly, Yuma was standing in front of her and grabbed her wrist, turning her palm up.

Yuriko opened her mouth but before she was able to say anything Yuma had already dropped a tomato on her hand and let go of her. “Eat that before dinner and don’t mention it to Ruki.”

“Eh? But… but… Why?” “Yer hungry, aren’t ya?” A hand landed on the top of Yuriko’s head and ruffled her hair. “Hurry up, gobble that up, and go tidy yerself.”

[yuriko-mukami]

Her Calamity

Dark 08

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The scent of lavender wafted in the air of the bathroom, but it was mixed with a feral lust that lingered around Yuriko these days. This had been for a while now. At first, I had not paid it too much attention but after coming back from Eden I could not help but notice how she was all over me, asking in such a needy sweet tone for me to take her over and over again.

Not that I did not enjoy that, but it was not normal behavior for her. She was usually shy and timid, not being able to express her wishes profoundly, but now, she acted shameless. I was sure that if I allowed my hand to slide down her belly under the bathwater, she would spread her legs before I reached them.

Yuriko shifted against my chest while I caressed her arms, trying to keep myself calm and collected even though the urge in me was growing stronger. The urge to sink my fangs into her shoulder while making her clit cry from the pleasure my fingers would give it. I must not give in to this craving for carnal bliss because there were matters we needed to discuss.

Perhaps taking the bath together had not been my brightest idea but after being separated from my angel for most of the day, I could not stand the idea of her bathing alone.

Leaning in, I allowed myself the gratification of kissing Yuriko’s earlobe. “Can you tell me again what happened with Yuma?” She shivered in my embrace as my words slithered into her ear. 

Such a lovely reaction.

Yuriko squirmed. “Umh… nothing much. I was taking a nap under the bushes when I smelled something and then my body burst into action before I could think about it. It was like I wanted to… attack that bunny.” My ears could capture her whispers while I watched a tint of pink spread on her cheeks. “I don’t want to eat a bunny… when I’m a fox…”

“Well…” I was not sure how to react. This was a new side of her, but foxes did eat meat in nature. “It is difficult to fight your instinct when you smell delicious prey. But it is not impossible if you make sure you are not too hungry.”

At least I thought so. Foxes ate because they needed nourishment. Of course, the Vampires demanded that too, but there were other aspects to sucking blood than simply drinking. I wanted to believe it was not like that for Yuriko. “Do not worry. As your master, I will make sure you are well-fed at all times. You do not need to eat any rabbits that wander into Yuma’s garden.”

“Umh… I hope that’s enough…” Yuriko meandered in the tub, her ass rubbing against my shaft. Even though I was capable of controlling myself, she sometimes did not make it easy. I could already feel the blood rushing to the parts she was rubbing by accident. For a moment, I played with the thought of pushing her against the edge of the tub and sinking my cock deep into her moist cavern without a warning. She would squeeze me perfectly and cry out my name, her voice echoing from the bathroom walls. I knew she was ready to take me in. The air was full of the aroma of her lust.

“There is another thing…” Strained mumbles forced me to focus. Now, was not the time. There were too many things we had to discuss. “Something happened when Azusa-kun and I were walking back home the other day…”

I nodded. Azusa had already informed me about this insolent fox person who had approached him and Yuriko. I had been wondering when she might mention it and now, I was not disappointed in her. “Do you want to tell me more?”

The words dropped out one by one. First came a surprise. Yuriko and Yuma had spotted a fox in the woods. It was unclear if that had been a Kitsune or not, but Yuriko assumed so. And then there had been another. This time in a human form. Kozima Toru, as Azusa had said too. Greyish-white hair and amber-yellowed eyes like Yuriko had when her fox side surfaced. That description was different from those foxes we had seen in that village in the Demon World, but we knew that Yuriko’s mother had once fled from there… and I had seen the photo. She had had white hair too.

According to Yuriko, Kozima’s intentions might be innocent. I could sense her curiosity, and while I could understand it — this was about her kind, after all — I did not like it. She should have eyes only for me and our family, not for some stranger who was scheming whatever. Other than that, Yuriko seemed to attract all the strange people around her. I had just done a background check on her another acquaintance and now this…

“Do tell me why all these suspicious people swarm around you…” A sigh left my lips. I buried my face into Yuriko’s damp hair and inhaled deeply. She tensed in my arms.

“I… I… think that Kitsune was just curious about me because… we are alike…” Yuriko pulled her knees against her chest which made her lean forward, giving me a bit more space while I would have liked to press her on my chest.

“It is not only that but also the German witch.”

“Eh?”

“Wagner Nalia.”

Yuriko turned her head, meeting my gaze. The teal of her pleading pools was vibrating as if it was about to change colors. Interesting. “So… she really is a German. Azusa-kun said so too, but I wasn’t sure if he was correct...”

It took me a while to gather my thoughts. Apparently, Yuriko had not bothered to ask the witch where she had come from but simply taken Azusa’s words and now mine about her origin. Sometimes, it seemed Yuriko was way too trusting when it came to strangers. I sighed. “That was not my point. She is a questionable person, and I am unsure if you should spend time with her.”

I was sure. The answer was no, but somehow, I could not bring myself to say the word. Once again, I wondered what this angel in my arms had done to me. She made me sway more and more even though I had given my word to Karlheinz-sama…

“Umh… but Nalia is my friend. It feels good to be with her…” Yuriko squirmed against me, making me crazy. 

“You already have me and Elizabeth.”

“People usually have more than one or two friends…”

Just how many would she need? Why was I not enough? While I wondered that the teal started to turn watery right in front of me. Was this friend matter so important to her?

“Besides, Nalia and Yuuto will meet up. I’m hoping they become friends too. Then she would be almost like family.”

The witch wanted to become such a close person to Yuriko? Now, I was even more suspicious. My familiars had made a background check on this Nalia and found out that her bloodline was somehow connected to ancient European witches. Of course, those were only talk of humans who could not be completely trusted but there must have been something that had made them think there was something wrong with Nalia’s family.

Yet, Yuriko did not see it. Haa… I wished her to have a happy life, and lately, she had not smiled enough. So, I decided to let the matter go. For now. “She can be your friend. But I will keep my eye on her. If she threatens you in any way, I will not hesitate to cut her out of your life.”

Yuriko flinched, and for a moment, I hated myself. “Not like that. Do not worry. I gave you my word that I will not take another life ever again.”

Unless that would be absolutely necessary to ensure Yuriko’s safety, but I left out that part. Sometimes it was better that she did not know what went through my mind. I brushed a wet curl behind her ear and smiled. “I simply want to keep you safe, my angel.”

With a nod, Yuriko accepted my words and eased one of my worries. Unfortunately, there were several others. “But about that fox…”

“Oh! He said something peculiar… Something like… we could meet again after the mating season is over.”

Suddenly, I had no words. Azusa had not mentioned that. A mating season? Did the Kitsune have such a thing too? A smirk rose on my lips before I could prevent it. Now, I knew why Yuriko had been so restless recently. “I see… Well, we do not know his intentions, so it is better to keep your distance now.”

“But Ruki…”

“We do not negotiate this, Yuriko.” I let my hands slide along Yuriko’s sides and grabbed her waist, lifting her slightly. “And now, your master wants to enjoy that mating season of yours to the fullest.” Fufu, as long as the season would last, it would be easy to distract Yuriko from the matters I did not wish her to think about. Easy and enjoyable.

Sitting on my knees under her in the tub, I placed Yuriko on my lap, her thighs on both sides of me. I was sure she could feel what kind of reaction her closeness had caused when my length rubbed against her swollen folds. Fuck, I wanted to sink my shaft into her in this instant.

“Take support from the edges. I do not want you to slip.” My voice was already strained in my own ears as I whispered to hers. Holding Yuriko by her waist and not letting her sit down on me, I allowed my cock to peck her entrance and pulled right back. Moving again, I pushed in only slightly, grinning as I heard her whine while backing off once more. 

Repeating the gesture several times, I watched how Yuriko’s cheeks were first painted with the hazy color of cherry blossoms, but then, the shade deepened until it almost reminded me of spider lilies as she squirmed more and more in my grasp.

“What is it, my angel~? Fufu, you look adorable right now~” So sexy. I could feel how soaked she was inside, making my loins already flare from the yearning to reach deeper.

“I… I… umh…”

Just how red could Yuriko turn? It was amusing how she struggled to voice out her cravings. Her visible embarrassment only spurred me on. I dipped my shaft in once more, forcing another whine out of her.

“If you want something, you need to beg for it.” I jerked my hips up.

Yuriko gasped. “Ruki… please…”

Chuckling, I bucked again. “You can do better.” 

The scent in the bathroom thickened, making me inhale deeply. I had to admit that it started to affect me more. Perhaps… Kitsune pheromones? Would they work on a Vampire?

“Oh my gosh! I… can’t take it!” Now, this was more like it. Yuriko’s voice echoed from the walls. “Please, Ruki… do it already!” “Do what?”

Enchanting. But, at the same time, I was getting impatient with Yuriko’s tarrying. A moan escaped from her beautiful lips as I poked her again.

“Take me, please!”

My lips curled up. “As you wish~” I shoved Yuriko’s hips down and jerked mine up, finally sinking into her damp depths which silky heat captured me. Something sprained in my mind as she welcomed my cock with a harsh, milking squeeze and cried out my name while arching her back with the movement. I had to bite my lip, not to groan instantly. 

Yuriko’s fiery warmth imprisoned my shaft over and over again as I raised her hips and thrust down again, water splashing in the bathtub while her wailing filled my ears with its sweet melody. 

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My cock throbbed with bliss that coursed through me. Pulling out almost all the way, I hoisted Yuriko and then shoved her down, plunging deep again. Her warm wetness was my turmoil and elysium as I allowed myself to be lost in it. This was something beyond physical pleasure. To know she belonged to me and that would be so for all eternity. No one else could ever have her like this, the very sight before my eyes would stay as my personal gratification.

Arching her upper body and throwing her head back, Yuriko wept. With luscious cries, she begged for more like the good girl she was. As an answer, I slammed her down to my shaft and made her whoop. Her gaping mouth released another series of enticing laments.

Helping Yuriko raise and lower her waist, I drowned in dreamy rapture. Hips bucking, shaft pulsing, I plundered into her. She squashed me with every thrust, charging groans out of me. Her tiny fingers clenched the edges of the bathtub so harshly that they looked completely white like a contradiction of her otherwise flushed skin as she was trapped in tormenting ecstasy only, I was allowed to give her.

I held Yuriko one hand from her waist and slipped the other between her plump thighs, searching for her clit. As my fingers reached the nub, circling it, Yuriko whined and quivered. Her passage squeezed me at a rapid pace, making me almost lose it. 

“Fuck! You’re so tight!” Grunting, I heaved into Yuriko’s ear. Nudging my nose through her damp hair, I pursued the column of her neck. The bouncing pulse was calling me through a throbbing vein. Without further thought, I kept my fingers dancing on her most sensitive spot while my cock was buried deep into her depths and sank my fangs into her neck.

“Oh my gosh! Ruki! Too much!”

Such a sweet wail. Yuriko met my driving rhythm beat for beat as she stretched and melted around me. Starting to ride my shaft, Yuriko took it all in. She took all of me so well while tortured moans squeezed past her lips.

Yuriko writhed on my lap, hot and wild as I sucked her blood. Fuck, I needed to cum so badly. Adding more pressure to my fingers, I made them tease Yuriko’s swollen bud and pressed harder into her, deeper, filling her up. The water sparkled around us, splashing on my face, the scent of lavender soup mixing with our aroma of mutual bliss.

Lost to the rhythm, I grunted and sucked, shoving in again and again. I heard Yuriko’s heart pounding, felt her body quivering at the same moment, her walls almost crushed my cock and her lips pressed out a whimpering moan as her release hit full force. 

“Gosh… Ahh… too… too much!” Yuriko squirmed, trying to push up. I lunged her back down.

“Gosh… Ruki!” Back arching, walls clenching me, Yuriko started to cry.  “Oh my…! Please… I can’t take…” She squeaked as another spasm vibrated through her passage, forcing me almost see stars as she shook in my arms. “...any more!”

I pulled my fangs out, panting. “You’ll…” 

Penetrating deeply, I borrowed toward Yuriko’s molten core. “...take it…” I clasped her hips, pulling her hard into my final thrust. 

“...ALL! Fuck! I love you!”

My balls tightened as I growled with pleasure, pouring my seed into Yuriko’s depths. Heaving and grunting, I embraced her from behind, holding her as close as possible. She gave a sobby little moan, still trembling.

Weeps vibrated out of Yuriko. “...gosh… Ruki…”

“Shhh…” I brushed through her hair. “You did so well, taking all of me like that.” Kissing her curls, I started to sway her against me. 

Another whimper.

Lifting Yuriko, I groaned and pulled out. It was difficult to turn her around in the tightness of the bathtub, but I managed and collected her against my chest. I smooched her lips, stroking her cheek.

“My good girl…” Looking directly into Yuriko’s eyes, I tried to reach into her mind. Had this been too much? “Are you alright?”

A nod.

Swallowing, I shook my head. “I need to hear you…”

“I…” Yuriko wiped her cheeks with a shaky hand. But then, a tiny smile broke out. “I am… Ruki, I… I… this was…”

A deep shade of scarlet rushed on Yuriko’s face. “I… I… loved it… and I love you, Ruki.” Pecking her lips again, I almost hummed. “That is what I wanted to hear. I love you too. From the bottom of my heart.” Placing yet another kiss on the tip of Yuriko’s nose, I ruffled her hair. “Now, let me wash you again. Then I will put you in the bed and cuddle you all night long.”

Yuriko nuzzled Ruki’s chest under the blanket in his bed. Every muscle in her body was tired and sore, yet she couldn’t sleep. Not just yet. Ruki’s hand rested on her back while the other played with her curls.

“You should move into my room.” Ruki chuckled. “It is unnecessary to have two rooms when we are always sharing the bed. If I take my books to the library, we can fit your things here.”

Warmth spilled in Yuriko’s heart. Finally, Ruki said the same thing again. She had thought he had forgotten or perhaps changed his mind, but now she could be sure. Ruki wanted her into his room, permanently. “I wish nothing more than that.” She placed a kiss on his chin line. 

“Then we will start tomorrow. You can sort your things while my brothers and I move the books and shelves.”

“Maybe we can let one shelf stay and keep the most important pieces of literature there?” Yuriko peeked up, meeting Ruki’s gaze. The stormy blue-gray smiled at her.

“I cannot tell you how much I love that beautiful mind of yours. Yes, that is indeed what we will do.” Ruki lifted his head, pecking Yuriko’s cheek. “Now, you should rest. It has been a tiring…”

“Umh?” It was like Ruki had forgotten to say something. Yuriko was about to voice her question clearer when he moved her onto the mattress and leaned over her, brushing a wayward curl off her cheek. 

“There have been so many things going on that I have forgotten to tell you something, my angel.” Ruki sighed, averting his gaze for a moment. “It does not please me, but we must do something.”

“You know that I’ll do anything for you.”

Ruki frowned. Didn’t he want that after all? But Yuriko had made a promise to help him out no matter what it was about.

“Karlheinz-sama has invited us for dinner.” Ruki cleared his throat. “Not only us but Adam and Eve as well. Sakamaki Shu and Komori Yui. We are to meet them there.”

Okay, Yuriko hadn’t expected Ruki’s news to be something like that, for she had nothing to do with the Adam and Eve plan. The only reason she even knew about it was because Ruki and Yuma had been tangled in the matter. And now, Yuma was heartbroken since Komori Yui had chosen the eldest of the Sakamaki family.

Yuriko didn’t know what to think about all this. But then again, it was just a dinner, and if it made the Vampire king happy…

“That… doesn’t sound so bad.” Yuriko yawned, still pondering. The king of the Vampires was an intimidating man, but all Yuriko knew about Sakamaki Shu seldom showed up in school. Komori Yui seemed to be a kind soul, and Yuriko was happy to meet her properly because the last time she had only heard the girl wailing behind Yuma’s door. Now, everything would be different.

“Are you sure?” Ruki locked his gaze with Yuriko’s. She couldn’t do anything but nod. “You do not need to worry. I will make sure it is completely safe for you.”

“I know, Ruki.” Yuriko yawned again. Her eyelids started to turn heavy. “We… we made a promise to Karlheinz-sama. You do as he tells you and I help you out. So… I think we should do this. It is just dinner after all.”

Perhaps Yuriko should have wondered why the Vampire king wanted her to meet his son and his fiancée, but right now, it was too much work to think about such matters. All Yuriko wanted to do was sleep… 

Ruki disappeared from her view, as Yuriko’s lids dropped. She forced them open and tried to focus her gaze. Suddenly, the Vampire was very close. Cold lips captured hers. “Sleep now. We will talk more tomorrow.” Ruki lay down next to Yuriko and enveloped her body with his arm. If he said anything more, Yuriko didn’t hear it.

[yuriko-mukami]

Thank you!

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."

— Dr. Seuss

We wish to thank you for attending our wedding and sharing this special occasion with us.

The day passed, but memories will remain in our hearts forever.

Yuriko & Ruki Mukami

@yuriko-tsukino-rp & @ruki-mukami-dl

Art made by @dlyuiannii as a commission. Thank you. We both love it. ♡ Do not repost. Reblogs are allowed.

Thank you to our families

Sakamaki Karlheinz

Kozima Mineko & Kenjo

Tsukino Nalia (@nalia-tsukino) & Yuuto (@yuuto-tsukino)

Mukami Kou (@mukami-kou-dazzlingpinkidol) & Kuron (@mukami-kuron-mrsadisticcat)

Mukami Yuma

Mukami Azusa

Shibata Marin (@minestracalda)

Kozima Chiaki & Mizu

Kozima Toshi

Kozima Toru

Kono Touko & Ryo

And thank you to all our friends

Yumiko (@yumikosan)

Leiko (@kamiderenurse)

Tankani Elly (@emillyfhs3)

Komori Evelyn (@eve-komori)

Kanemoto Lunar (@loserlunarlover)

Kishimoto Hiromi (@loserlunarlover)

Sakamaki Nunnally (@lured-into-wonderland)

Emmi with Vlad, Azul, and Levi (@memulia)

Eri (@eri-talks)

Also thank you

@mermaid--bride

@lovediaboys

@seaoflove07

@nowothingistired

[yuriko-mukami]

Yuriko's Relatives

The Kozimas are Yuriko’s (second) cousins. Toshi and Toru live in Kaminashi City, and Touko is living in Kyoto with her husband.

Note: These characters aren't open for roleplaying, but some of them might make their debut on Her Calamity.

Toshi

Name: Kozima Toshi

Age: 28

Birthday: October 23rd

Gender: Male

Pronouns: He/him

Sexuality: Gay (doesn't admit it)

Race: Kitsune (Zenko)

Nationality: Japanese

Current City: Kaminashi City

Job: Priest of an Inari Shinto shrine

Height: 183 cm

Hair color: White-gray

Eyes color: Amber-yellow

Fox form: White-red fur, two tails

Likings: Shamisen and koto music, beer, matcha, peace and quiet

Hobbies: Reading, hanging around, visiting historical scenes, and studying Zenko history

Toru

Name: Kozima Toru

Age: 21

Birthday: December 9th

Gender: Male

Pronouns: He/him

Sexuality: Straight

Race: Kitsune (Zenko)

Nationality: Japanese

Current City: Kaminashi City

Job: Student (English language)

Height: Around 168 cm

Hair color: White-gray

Eyes color: Amber-yellow

Fox form: White-red fur, two tails

Likings: Ramen, idol groups, J-pop, parties, beer, being a cute fox

Hobbies: Going for gigs, partying, video and arcade gaming

Touko

Name: Kono Touko (née Kozima)

Age: 25

Birthday: July 5th

Gender: Female

Pronouns: She/her

Sexuality: Straight

Race: Kitsune (Zenko)

Nationality: Japanese

Current City: Kyoto

Job: Shrine maiden

Height: 154 cm

Hair color: White-gray

Eyes color: Amber-yellow

Fox form: White-red fur, two tails

Sibling Relationships

Touko and Toru are close

Toru and Toshi are close

Touko and Toshi are on good terms but not very close

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The Kitsune Characters in Yuriko's World and Story

This post contains slight relationship spoilers for Yuriko's canon story.

Yuriko

Yuriko is a Kitsune from her mother's side. Her parents sealed her Kitsune side with blood magic combined with Vibora venom, and she didn’t know about her heritage until Mukami Ruki broke the seal by taking her blood regularly. But even before that, she dreamed about a mysterious forest and a white fox who was revealed to be her big brother, Yuuto.

In Rukiko RP, Yuriko has a daughter with @ruki-mukami-dl. Mukami Tsukimi is a half Vampire, half Kitsune. Yuriko calls her a little Foxpire.

Other Known Kitsune

Some of these characters belong to me, some to @nalia-tsukino.

The Tsukino Family

Tsukino Yuuto - Yuriko's big brother

Tsukino Nalia (née Wagner) - Yuuto's wife and Yuriko's dear friend

Tsukino Mei - Yuuto and Nalia's daughter, Haku's twin sister

Tsukino Haku - Yuuto and Nalia's son, Mei's twin brother

Tsukino Hisoka (née Kogawa) (deceased) - Yuriko and Yuuto's mother

The Kogawa Family

Kogawa Shogo (deceased) - Yuriko and Yuuto's Zenko grandfather, Hisoka's Zenko father

Kogawa Ogi (née Kozima) (deceased) - Yuriko and Yuuto's Zenko grandmother, Hisoka's Zenko mother

The Kozima Family

Kozima Mineko (née Kitsui) - Yuriko and Yuuto's great-grandmother

Kozima Kenjo - Yuriko and Yuuto's great-grandfather

Kozima Osamu - Ogi's brother, Mizu's father

Kozima Hoshiko - Osamu's wife, Mizu's mother

Kozima Mizu - Osamu's son, Toshi, Toru, and Touko's father

Kozima Chiaki - Mizu's wife, Toshi, Toru and Touko's mother

Kozima Toshi - Yuriko and Yuuto's cousin, Mizu's son

Kozima Toru - Yuriko and Yuuto's cousin, Mizu's son

The Kono Family

Kono Touko (née Kozima) - Yuriko and Yuuto's cousin, Mizu's daughter

Kono Ryo - Touko's husband

Kono Ren - Ryo's brother

Kono Rin -Ryo and Ren's foster father

Kono Akane (née Koduka) - Ryo and Ren's foster mother

The Homura Family

Homura Shinji - Yuuto's friend

Homura Himiko (née Kitsui) - Shinji's wife

Homura Shinjiro - Shinji's stepfather

Homura Natsumi - Shinji's mother

Homura Tamaki (deceased) - Shinji's little sister

The Hoshino Family

Hoshino Yamato - Shinji's biological father

The Nakamura Family

Nakamura Ichiro - Hisoka's Yako father, Yuuto's Yako grandfather

The Kitsui Family

Kitsui Sano - Himiko's distant relative who lives in Kyoto

Kitsui Hotaru - Himiko's mother who lives in Nara

The Kageyama Family

Kageyama Takeo - A Kitsune doctor, living in Kaminashi City

Kageyama Haruto - Takeo's identical twin brother

Tsukino Yuuto’s Kitsune Headcanons Tsukino Nalia’s Kitsune Headcanons Tsukino Nalia's Celtic Fox Headcanons

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The Kitsune Lore & Facts

This post was written together with @nalia-tsukino and @ruki-mukami-dl (vampire parts). It is a mix of actual kitsune legends, Diabolik Lovers' lore, and things we have come up with on our own. It is used as a base for Yuriko's canon story and both Rukiko and YuuNa RP stories. It is also the backstory both Nalia's admin and I use for our RPs on Tumblr. Nalia also has her own Celtic Fox background. You can read more about it on her blog.

Arts on the post from @cutelih @dryams03 @yumikosan

About Yuriko

Yuriko is a kitsune from her mother's side. Her parents sealed her kitsune side with blood magic combined with Vibora venom, and she didn’t know about her heritage until Mukami Ruki broke the seal by taking her blood regularly. But even before that, she dreamed about a mysterious forest and a white fox who was revealed to be her big brother, Yuuto.

Sprite made by @ruki-mukami-dl

Other Known Kitsune

Some of these characters belong to me, some to Nalia's admin.

Tsukino Yuuto - Yuriko's big brother

Tsukino Nalia (née Wagner) - Yuuto's wife and Yuriko's dear friend

Tsukino Mei - Yuuto and Nalia's daughter, Haku's twin sister

Tsukino Haku - Yuuto and Nalia's son, Mei's twin brother

Tsukino Hisoka (née Kogawa) (deceased) - Yuriko and Yuuto's mother

Kozima Mineko (née Kitsui) - Yuriko and Yuuto's great-grandmother

Kozima Kenjo - Yuriko and Yuuto's great-grandfather

Kogawa Shogo (deceased) - Yuriko and Yuuto's grandfather, Hisoka's father

Kogawa Ogi (née Kozima) (deceased) - Yuriko and Yuuto's grandmother, Hisoka's mother

Kozima Osamu - Ogi's brother, Mizu's father

Kozima Hoshiko - Osamu's wife, Mizu's mother

Kozima Mizu - Osamu's son, Toshi, Toru, and Touko's father

Kozima Chiaki - Mizu's wife, Toshi, Toru and Touko's mother

Kozima Toshi - Yuriko and Yuuto's cousin, Mizu's son

Kozima Toru - Yuriko and Yuuto's cousin, Mizu's son

Kono Touko (née Kozima) - Yuriko and Yuuto's cousin, Mizu's daughter

Kono Ryo - Touko's husband

Kono Ren - Ryo's brother

Kono Rin -Ryo and Ren's foster father

Kono Akane (née Koduka) - Ryo and Ren's foster mother

Homura Shinji - Yuuto's friend

Homura Himiko (née Kitsui) - Shinji's wife

Homura Shinjiro - Shinji's stepfather

Homura Natsumi - Shinji's mother

Homura Tamaki (deceased) - Shinji's little sister

Hoshino Yamato - Shinji's biological father

Kitsui Sano - Himiko's distant relative who lives in Kyoto

Kitsui Hotaru - Himiko's mother who lives in Nara

Kageyama Takeo - A kitsune doctor, living in Kaminashi City

Kageyama Haruto - Takeo's identical twin brother

Tsukino Yuuto’s Kitsune Headcanons Tsukino Nalia’s Kitsune Headcanons Tsukino Nalia's Celtic Fox Headcanons

Art made by @cutelih

The History of the Kitsune

The kitsune are divided into two races: Zenko (善狐) and Yako (野狐)

Both are of the same origin. The very first kitsune were created by the goddess Inari. They used to live in the Kitsune Realm, a parallel world alongside the Human World and the Demon World. With the increasing population, they divided into different paths, and the clans of the Zenko and Yako were born. After a civil war over land, the Zenko made a deal with Inari, promising to serve as her messengers, while the Yako allied with the Founders of the Demon World.

In the end, Zenko stayed in the Kitsune Realm, now called the Zenko Realm and the Yako ended up moving into the Demon World because they were promised land there.

However, kitsune blood turned out to be very delicious and even addictive for certain demons, which led later to conflict between the Yako and other demons. At this point, the Yako were so tangled up with demon politics and society that returning to the Human World didn't seem an option. They stayed and formed their own set rules they live by these days, too.

Being sometimes hunted by other demon races, the number of the Yako has grown smaller, stirring up deep hate, especially against the Vampires and the Vibora.

To make their situation better, Yako elders decided to grow the numbers by kidnapping Zenko maidens as brides for their males (the Yako have fewer females than males because females were hunted more). Some of the maidens were taken after they reached adulthood (18 years old) so that they could be married instantly and produce much-needed Yako offspring.

To avoid another war, the Zenko looked for a peaceful solution to protect their females. All portals connecting the Zenko Realm with the Human World got protection tied to Zenko's blood. Now, the Yako, humans, or other beings could no longer find the portals and enter the Zenko Realm. Only kitsune or half kitsune with Zenko blood were able to use the portals. However, Yako, humans, or other beings could pass the portal accompanied by a Zenko.

The Yako didn't give up and approached the Zenko females in the human cities and villages and kept kidnapping them.

Of course, the Zenko reacted to this and formed a kind of police. Their task was to monitor the portals connecting the Human World with the Demon World and follow the entering Yako. Since then, the kidnapping had stopped.

Every now and then young adult Yako sneaks into the Human World to have some fun, but this is tolerated by the Zenko.

Kitsune head made by @yumikosan

The Kitsune Facts

The kitsune are intelligent beings with a long lifespan. If they live long enough, they can grow up to nine tails. A healthy kitsune can live for about 1000 years. Half kitsune don't get that old. They have a lifespan of about 600 years. Only with the attainment of the third tail they are recognized as adults by the elders.

Family relationships are important and above everything else. The family will decide the fate of its members and can heavily punish anyone who doesn't obey.

For the Yako, females are rarer than males. So, the Yako don't accept marriage between kitsune female and male from another species. Though there have been cases of human males unknowingly marrying a Yako female, who can be a devoted wife. If the human eventually discovers the kitsune's true nature, the Yako wife is usually forced to leave him. It is possible that the kitsune relatives come for the Yako wife and children. The Zenko, on the other hand, allow these types of marriages.

Due to the deal with goddess Inari, the Zenko take care of her shrines. The males serve as priests there. Each shrine has its own portal through which the priest can reach his house in the Zenko Realm where he lives either alone or with his family.

Most Zenko live in the Zenko Realm, but some live and work in the human world.

Houses in the Zenko realm aren't that big, sometimes even tiny, and built and furnished according to traditional Japanese style.

The kitsune's human form can vary but most of them have yellow eyes.

Humans and the kitsune can have children which are half kitsune. Most of them have yellow eyes but sometimes they can have their human parent's eye color too.

It is possible to seal the half kitsune's fox side with blood magic combined with Vibora's venom.

The Kitsune Fur Colors

Typical Zenko coloring is white and red (white being usually the main color), though sometimes other colors appear too.

Typical Yako coloring is yellowish or brownish, but orange-red isn't uncommon, even white appears every now and then but it's rare.

A white and blue combination is very rare for both.

Art made by @cutelih

Skills

High sense of smell — Kitsune's sense of smell is good and they can sometimes even smell the mood shifts of the other person. Most of them don't like using perfumes and such because those can be too strong for their sensitive noses.

High sense of hearing — Kitsune's sense of hearing is good, especially when they are in their fox form.

Faster healing — Kitsune blood allows them to heal faster than humans.

Higher pain tolerance — Kitsune can take more pain than humans.

Shapeshifting — Due to their human-like lifestyle the kitsune spend most of the time of their lives in their human form. All kitsune can change to their fox form after learning by will. It's also possible to bring out only individual body parts like fox ears or tails.

Kitsunebi, the foxfire — Young kitsune's fire doesn't burn. They love to play tricks with it. Older kitsune can turn their fire into burning form and are able to defend themselves with it if they are threatened. They can attack too, but the kitsune avoid fighting and they tend to use their fire to trick the opponent and search for an opportunity to escape. Each kitsune has a different fire color. The very first kitsune were able to change the color of their fire. Over centuries and due to the circulation, this feature was lost more and more. Only the heirs of the very first kitsune's bloodline own it. However, not every one of them who carries it is able to use it. Strong feelings and emotions are necessary triggers. With the altered flames, a kitsune is even able to kill vampires.

Dream walking — Some kitsune can walk into the dreams of others and if they meet another kitsune they can talk there. They can't talk with humans in their dreams but they can show up themselves. However, in a few rare cases, a kitsune can talk to another one or a human in their dream. For this, a very strong emotional bond between them is needed.

The In-between — Kitsune who are able to walk into dreams can create their own dream-like space. They can pull in relatives or other kitsune with which they have a strong bond. How the space looks depends on the said kitsune.

Illusions — After obtaining the third tail, kitsune can learn the skill to create illusions.

Note: Usually, half kitsune has weaker skills than full kitsune but even half kitsune's skills can grow stronger eventually.

Kitsune's Star Pearls (Hoshi no tama)

Glowing pearl which is believed to contain foxfire (kitsunebi) and part of the kitsune's soul.

Usually, the pearl stays within the kitsune and isn't in physical form but the older kitsune are able to separate the pearl from their bodies and carry it with them in their mouth or on their tail.

The pearl can be used to possess other creatures if the kitsune is able to fool them to swallow the pearl. In this case, kitsune's own body falls asleep while they operate through the possessed body.

In the past, there have been more cases of kitsune possessing humans or other supernatural beings but that gave them a bad reputation, and these days it's considered highly rude behavior, and there are kitsune who want even to make possessing others illegal.

Using the pearl has its risks too. If the other person doesn't swallow it but keeps it as their property, the kitsune is tied to that person until they get their pearl back or are able to trick the person to swallow it.

Art made by @dryams03

The Kitsune and Sexual Energy

Sometimes kitsune can be seen as a seductress/seducer and in a way, their characteristics remind vampires or succubi/incubi.

They gain energy through sexual contact but they can't live by just that and that way they are different from vampires who can survive with mere blood or succubi/incubi who feed themselves only by sexual energy.

Snatching energy from the sexual partner causes tingling, an enjoyable feeling that fills kitsune's body and mind, heightening the pleasure they get through intercourse or other sexual actions with the partner. It's mentally and spiritually refreshing but also causes growing stamina.

After a sexual encounter, the kitsune might feel more awake than usual and be unable to sleep hence the energy coursing in them.

This sensation can be intoxicating, making the kitsune yearn for more. Similar to alcohol, energy snatching can lead to addiction. However, this happens rather rarely, because the kitsune know the danger and are usually cautious.

The rougher the sex, the more energy is snatched because the intense friction and the stronger mental reaction of the partner cause more energy flow.

Kitsune might also form a romantic relationship and be highly devoted to their partner, wanting only the said partner's energy through sex. Being in love with someone ties them to that partner's energy much more intensively than casual sex with someone.

A sexual encounter with a kitsune isn't dangerous to the other party but can be more tiring than regular sex.

When having regular sexual encounters with a kitsune, a human needs to sleep a lot and eat healthily to regain the lost energy.

Kitsune don't gain energy from each other this way which is why they might be intrigued to seduce humans or other beings.

However, sexual encounters with vampires are different. While a kitsune snatches energy, the vampire gets it back by sucking blood. Both experiences heightened enjoyment but the energy balance stays the same as it was before.

In a sexual encounter of half kitsune, the energy balance remains unchanged. What one partner takes, the other gets back. In this case, both can enjoy their heightened pleasure but are exhausted afterward.

The Kitsune Mating Season

In general, Kitsune have a high sex drive.

Twice a year this is additionally increased. In spring from mid-April to mid-May and in summer around July is mating season due to their inner fox nature.

Due to mating season and fox features the chance to get pregnant is much higher in mid-April to mid-May and July than the rest of the year. Human origin is responsible for normal human chances of getting pregnant over the rest of the year.

During this time, it is difficult for a kitsune to concentrate on other things. Their thoughts are all about sexual encounters. Especially teenagers suffer because of a special season.

However, adults are better able to control their needs and instincts.

As humanity has evolved, so have the Kitsune. Nowadays, similar to humans, they use protection to avoid excessive offspring and unwanted pregnancies.

How to Reveal a Kitsune Who Is in a Human Form

Drunken kitsune can't necessarily keep their human form and might change into their fox form accidentally.

Other supernatural beings (like vampires) can smell kitsune's natural scent. This doesn't obviously force kitsune to change into their fox form but reveals their true nature nevertheless.

Some kitsune hate dogs and become even aggressive if there is a dog nearby, some can stand dogs better but are still a bit anxious. The kitsune might leave quickly when encountering a dog.

Art made by @cutelih

Trivia

Kitsune's skills are tied to their blood.

The blood is rich and thick if the kitsune is healthy.

If the kitsune is sick their blood quality lowers and it's hard for them to use their skills.

Kitsune blood tastes sweet for vampires and can be addictive and/or intoxicating.

If a vampire enjoys kitsune blood regularly their tolerance will grow and the blood doesn't have as strong an intoxicating effect as at first, though it still tastes sweet.

Founders find kitsune blood sweet too but, because they are stronger than vampires, the blood isn't addictive or intoxicating for them.

Vibora's venom can null kitsune's skills for a while. While the venom doesn't kill kitsune it makes them vulnerable because they are magical beings and not much of physical fighters.

The goddess Inari is able to create new kitsune by turning humans into either full kitsune or half kitsune. These belong to Zenko due to the deal.

[yuriko-mukami]

My Different Fandom OCs

…and their species

First of all, I have to say that most of my OCs are fandomless unless you count my own books as fandoms. So, I have tons of OCs but not too many fandom OCs, and even fewer I have actually roleplayed. 

Tagged by: @lucidesunderstander

Tagging: @nalia-tsukino @mermaid--bride @hanakohanabe @strawberry--bride

Pictures: Picrew, Pinterest, and my drawings (some of them rather old)

My Diabolik OCs

I have a full family of kitsune OCs for this fandom but I’m going to list only the ones I actively roleplay.

Tsukino Yuriko / Mukami Yuriko

Species: Kitsune 

Yuriko is my main RP character and also my comfort character. She is shipped with Mukami Ruki. But honestly, you all already knew that. You can read her canon story here.

Tsukino Yuuto

Species: Kitsune 

Yuuto is Yuriko’s big brother. He has his own blog (@yuuto-tsukino) on Tumblr, but I mostly RP as him privately. He is shipped with Tsukino Nalia (@nalia-tsukino), who is my friend’s OC.

Kitsui Himiko

Species: Kitsune 

Himiko is a distant relative of Yuriko and Yuuto but doesn’t know anything about them. I only RP as her privately. She is shipped with Homura Shinji who is my friend’s OC.

Minor DL OCs I roleplay occasionally

Kozima Mineko

Kozima Kenjo

Kozima Toshi

Kozima Toru

Species: Kitsune 

Inari

Species: Kami

My OCs in the Other Fandoms

All of them are human. I don’t roleplay as them anymore.

Ana May Minth

Fandom: Pirates of the Caribbean

I honestly can’t remember much about her. She is a fiery waitress from Tortuga and got caught in the pirate business. She has a situationship with Captain Jack Sparrow.

Jane Sparrow

Fandom: Pirates of the Caribbean

Jack Sparrow's little sister from a different mother. She is a supporting character in a fan fiction story I wrote (The Hot Winds of the Caribbean), but I also included her in the same RP as Ana. She has no ship, but she wants one, meaning a boat kind of ship.

Aikiwa Yume

Fandom: Naruto

A young woman who didn’t know about her origins. She started as a self-insert (Afi) but grew as her own character, and I gave her another name.

Akatsuki ordered Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame to kidnap Yume without telling them the reason. Later, it was revealed she had been brought out of Konoha before Itachi had slaughtered his whole clan, so she is actually an Uchiha, too.

Yume is shipped with Itachi, and I wrote a 150 000 word story “The Red Dawn” based on that roleplay. The RP story is an AU where Itachi survives but becomes blind after his fight with Sasuke. Yume has twins with him at the end of the story.

[nalia-tsukino]

My Bio

Name: Tsukino Nalia (née Wagner)

Age: 26

Birthday: December 15th

Sign/Zodiac: Sagittarius

Blood Type: 0

Height: 160 cm

Gender: Female

Pronouns: She/her

Sexuality: Straight

Race: Half Kitsune (Former human with Celtic Fox ancestor)

Nationality: German

Current City: Kaminashi City, Japan

Husband: Tsukino Yuuto (@yuuto-tsukino)

Friends: Mukami Yuriko (@yuriko-mukami), Kozima Toru, Kozima Toshi, Homura Shinji, Sakamaki Subaru

In my old home country, I studied Japanese. Certain life circumstances made me to move to Kaminashi City and start a new life there. Luckily, I quickly got a job and an apartment. Some time later, I literally fell over a sleeping vampire. He took a liking to my blood and so I ended up as his prey. However, fate meant it well for me. The creature of the night suddenly found me boring and annoying. His words hurt me very much at that time. I was blind and couldn't see that he always treated me badly...

Now I know better and see clearly. Finally, I am free.

Months later, I met Yuriko in a library. We liked each other immediately and a great friendship developed. After Yuriko freed her big brother Yuuto from the Demon World, she talked a lot about him and made me curious. Of course, my new friend noticed my interest and arranged a meeting. Well, what can I say... The big bad fox stole my heart.

Let's see what the future will bring us.

[yuriko-mukami]

Yuriko stuttered for a moment as Ruki pushed her behind his back. She grabbed his arm, swaying her ears slightly forward. She could hear that too.

Footsteps. Rather light but still closing in. The faint scent of kitsune wafted under the reek of the sewer but it was difficult to tell if it was someone familiar or perhaps an enemy.

The hot tickling in Yuriko's fingertips got worse, yet she tried to keep it at bay for now... But if someone would be a threat to Ruki, then...

"Ehhhw, what a stick! You're funny ones. Why did you run into such a place? This isn't for cute foxes at all!" The voice was a bit whiny yet amused.

Yuriko blinked as the kitsune stepped under the light and gazed directly at them. The young man couldn't be much older than she. His messy and spiky hair had a grey tone or perhaps white; it was difficult to tell for sure in the dim lighting. Amber-yellowish eyes were clear enough a sign though and now that he was close, Yuriko could distinguish something familiar in his scent. She pushed past Ruki but didn't have time to say anything when the kitsune started talking again.

"What a drag, I tell you. I was only coming to pay a visit but I needed to turn into a fox to sneak into the area and find my way in on my own. Though you made it easy by leaving the window near the cellar ajar, but still..." The kitsune inched closer, tilting his head to the side. "You must be Mukami-san, the cool vampire my cousin is dating~ Yuuto and Nalia have talked about you a lot. Dang, you look so cool indeed but this place is no fun. My snout is dying! Can't we go upstairs? Oh and hi, Yuriko-chan! Such adorable ears, you have. Finally, we can meet! I'm Kozima Toru, your cousin and the cutest fox in the city... Well, the cutest after you, I guess. You win for sure."

"Eh? Toru-san?!" Yuriko gasped. She had heard about her cousin from her big brother but never actually met him. She glanced at Ruki, not knowing what to do.

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"—!!"

As cold fingers wrapped around Yuriko’s wrists, shivers ran through her body and her heart jumped towards her throat.

A jank. Book slipped from her fingers. A bounce on the couch, barely noticeable as the stormy grey-blue eyes pierced hers.

"...umh... Ruki? What is it?"

[ruki-mukami-dl]

Yuriko's words made Ruki pay closer attention to Toru's smell. And indeed, his scent was similar to Yuuto's.

"Hmm... You are right..."

Slowly, the vampire regained his composure. Still glowing with rage, grey-blue eyes bored into slightly sparkling orbs. Ruki listened intently to Toru's words and watched him closely.

I guess he is really not a threat...

When Toru bowed and apologized sincerely, Ruki's anger began to calm down.

"Oh? Someone who knows how to apologize properly. I am impressed."

For a brief moment, Ruki looked at Yuriko. A deep sigh escaped the vampire's throat as his gaze shifted back to Toru.

"Kozima Toru. You really scared us. For the trouble you caused, I should punish you."

The vampire took a step forward.

"Look at me when I am talking to you. Straighten up."

With an emotionless gaze, Ruki waited for Toru's action.

"Give me your phone, silly."

He held out his hand to the kitsune.

"What are you waiting for? I do not want to have to repeat myself. You asked for our contact informations, did you not?"

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"—!!"

As cold fingers wrapped around Yuriko’s wrists, shivers ran through her body and her heart jumped towards her throat.

A jank. Book slipped from her fingers. A bounce on the couch, barely noticeable as the stormy grey-blue eyes pierced hers.

"...umh... Ruki? What is it?"

[yuriko-mukami]

Yuriko nibbled her bottom lip. For her, Toru seemed rather innocent, perhaps a bit childish, but there was something in this young man that made her instantly like him. Yet she didn't voice out that opinion to avoid annoying Ruki any further. Instead, she tried to look at her fiancé with a pleading gaze, asking without words for forgiveness for her cousin's thoughtless deed.

Ruki locked his gaze with Yuriko for a brief while, sighing. Somehow that helped her heartbeat to slow down a bit. Yet she gasped when Ruki turned to Toru and mentioned punishment.

Oh no, don't do that, please!

Shivering Yuriko watched as Ruki took a step closer to Toru. Could she do something? Was it possible to help Toru somehow without angering Ruki?

With Ruki's words, Toru straightened up and gazed at the vampire. He didn't look as carefree as before but shifted in place a bit and scratched the back of his head slightly again.

"Huh? My phone?" Toru blinked until Ruki continued. Finally, he pulled out a smartphone from the back pocket of his jeans, handing it to Ruki after unlocking it. "Oh, don't mind the wallpaper of the phone, please, Mukami-san. I just really like idol groups and cute girls, so... ehehe..."

"You like idols, Toru-san?" Yuriko couldn't help but ask. Maybe talking about something light would ease the situation up. "Did you know that Ruki's brother is an idol?"

"That's cool! Mukami Kou-san perhaps? I do know him, but I listen to mostly girl bands. Don't tell him though! I bet he is super cool and he looks darn cute, I admit that. And hey, we are relatives, so drop the honorific. I'm not even that much older than you."

"Hmm... then... Toru."

Toru nodded and took back his phone after Ruki had put the contact information in. He turned his gaze back to the vampire.

"I thank you, Mukami-san. And I really am sorry. I was too excited, I guess. Next time, I make sure I'll send you a text if I want to drop by. Hehe, I guess it's great that you're ready to defend Yuriko-chan. Maybe you can become a friend of the zenko like Nalia. That would be so cool! A vampire who is a friend of ours~ Anyway... I guess I should be going now. I don't want to disturb your peace more. Maybe we can chat and drink tea another time?"

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Send ⛓to capture my muse

"—!!"

As cold fingers wrapped around Yuriko’s wrists, shivers ran through her body and her heart jumped towards her throat.

A jank. Book slipped from her fingers. A bounce on the couch, barely noticeable as the stormy grey-blue eyes pierced hers.

"...umh... Ruki? What is it?"