#twst a life reclaimed random moments

[harunayuuka2060]

Ace and the Heartslabyul students: *were hosting a casual event for the MC's fan club* ...

Deuce: *who invited MC to the said event*

MC: ...

Ace: DUDE! WHY DID YOU BRING THEM HERE?!

Deuce: I thought the party was for them-

Ace: IT'S A FREAKING FAN CLUB!

MC: ...

MC: It appears I've unintentionally crashed your celebration. I'll take my leave so as not to disturb you further. *smiles*

Heartslabyul student A: W-Wait! Please stay!

Heartslabyul student B: Y-Yes! *turns to his dormmates* Oi! Get the seat!

MC: *sitting on an elegant, queen-like throne*

Ace and Deuce: *confused*

Ace: Guys, when did you purchase this?

Heartslabyul student C: About a week ago.

Heartslabyul student A: A-And we got it on sale!

Ace: ... *goes to check the price* *his eyes widened*

Ace: Yo! That shit is expensive!

His dormmates: *jumps on him to cover his mouth*

Deuce: ...

MC: ...

Deuce: Um... Are you enjoying the party?

MC: *chuckles* Yes.

Riddle: *found the group photo of MC and his dorm members*

Riddle: ...

Riddle: *smiles*

Riddle: Why wasn’t I informed about this party?

The Heartslabyul students: ...

Ace: Line up, boys! We're getting collared!

Cater: *laughs*

Trey: *sigh*

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Cater: Yo, fanboys! Awesome news—MC just joined Magicam!

The Heartslabyul students: !!!

Ace: Wait— Are you sure, Cater-senpai?!

Cater: Of course~! Riddle-kun is first on their friends list.

Ace and the others: ...

MC: Thank you for assisting me in setting up a Magicam account, Riddle.

Riddle: It’s no problem at all. I learned it from Cater, so you should thank him instead.

Riddle: Anyway, I’m curious. What prompted you to create an account out of the blue?

MC: Lilia recommended it to me. He said I should have one since I’m a teenager and shouldn’t miss out on the latest trends.

Riddle: Ah, I see. You've been depending on magazines for a while now. I understand why Lilia-senpai wanted you to get a social media account.

MC: But I’m unsure what to post; I can’t just leave it blank.

Riddle: You could begin by posting some photos or sharing a moment.

MC: *stares at him*

Riddle: ...

Riddle: What?

MC: *smiles*

MC: In that case, may I have the pleasure of taking a photo with you?

Trey and Cater: *laughing*

Riddle: *his face flushed red, glaring at the camera, while MC hugs him from behind, looking amused in the photo*

Riddle: *stern* Would you like me to give you both a punishment?

Trey: *chuckles* But what were you mad about?

Cater: It's the height difference.

Riddle: *about to burst in anger*

Cater: Oops. Gotta go.

Riddle: CATER!!!!

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Ace: *bragging about the perfect score he got on the exam*

The other Heartslabyul students: *not amused*

Ace: What? Ah... You're all jealous~!

The Heartslabyul students: ...

Ace: Well, I did ask you a couple of times if you wanted to study with me, and you called me delusional when I said MC would be the tutor.

Heartslabyul student A: B-But you could've convinced us harder!

Heartslabyul student B: Yeah! That's so unfair!

Ace: Nuh-uh. It's not.

Ace: Right, Deuce?

Deuce: Huh?

Their dormmates: *turned their heads at him*

Heartslabyul student C: Didn't Deuce get a perfect score too?

Deuce: ...

Deuce: I wasn't taught by MC, but Ace sent me a recording of the whole session.

Deuce: And I listened to that.

Their dormmates: ...

Their dormmates: Ace, you bastard! How could you?!

Ace: *laughs*

Riddle: I apologize for Ace. I didn't realize he had asked you to tutor him.

MC: I simply helped him with his review.

Riddle: ...

Riddle: Oh.

Riddle: *demands to have the audio recording*

Ace: ...Uh, why?

Riddle: I’m just curious. You aced the exam because MC helped you review the key points.

Ace: ...

Ace: Haha, can you go back later, housewarden? I'll just edit it a little—

Riddle: Why?

Ace: Because—

Riddle: Give it to me. I'll listen to it now.

Riddle: ...

Ace: ...

MC: *their voice deep and gentle as they taught Ace the review material*

Ace: Um, Housewarden Riddle?

Riddle: ...

Riddle: I'll be confiscating this.

Ace: HUH?! WHY?!!

Riddle: This will spark a riot.

Ace: No!!! 😭😭😭

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Heartslabyul students: ...

Some RSA students: *who are fanboying over MC*

Ace: Shit— We got competition.

Deuce: Huh?

Ace: One of them even bought a wig similar to their hair!

Trey: Shouldn't you be happy that you're supporting the same person?

Ace: Nuh-uh! They've got Neige LeBlanche!

Ace: MC is only Night Raven's!

Trey and Deuce: ...

Deuce: Bro, take a deep breath. You're not a boyfriend.

Ace: I—

Neige: I'm so glad we get to be roomies!

MC: It's a pleasure to meet you again, Neige.

Vil: Isn’t there a mistake? Why does MC share a room mainly with students from Royal Sword Academy?

Neige: Hmm... I don't know... Oh! I remember!

Neige: Headmage Crowley wanted to set up a meet-and-greet with MC, but since that didn’t work out, maybe this is the alternative.

Vil: ...

Vil: No. Their dad won't allow it.

Neige: Dad?

MC: Malleus Draconia is my father.

Neige: Oh.

Neige: ...

Neige: *smiles* That's fine. We'll just ask for his permission.

Vil: You—

Idia: Gah-! How did I end up here?!

MC: I need company.

Idia: BUT WHY US?!!

Ortho: *giggles* Why not?

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Malleus: LeBlanche, could you please do me a favor and stay with my child whenever you see them alone?

Neige: Of course, but... Are you asking me because MC has a boyfriend in your school?

Malleus: ...

Malleus: Did my child introduce Bucchi as their boyfriend?

Neige: *giggles* Yes, they did.

Neige: A few of my classmates showed interest, but MC rejected them right away.

Idia: Why don't you ask Ruggie to accompany you here instead?

Idia: Are you not worried he would be jealous?

MC: ...

Idia: ...

Idia: What?

MC: *chuckles* I don’t believe anyone would have an issue with you, Idia, especially not someone who’s in a relationship.

Idia: ...

Idia: That's lowkey saying I'm not a jealousy material.

MC: *smiles* No offense.

Idia: ...

Idia: *rolls eyes*

Ortho: *likes that his brother is starting to get along with MC*

Epel: Hey, Ortho. How many activities have you completed?

Ortho: 8/10. We're almost done.

Epel: Damn. I wish I was in the same group as you and MC.

Ortho: Why?

Epel: I got teamed up with Ace and Floyd-senpai.

Ortho: ...

Ortho: *troubled smile* Good luck, Epel Felmier.

Epel: Haha...

Ruggie: ...

Malleus: ...

Ruggie: Um, I need to go back to my group-

Malleus: You're not going anywhere.

Ruggie: ...

Lilia: *chuckles* Please do us a favor and bond with your father-in-law.

Sebek: Consider yourself lucky, human!

Ruggie: What-

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Ruggie: *feels a bit neglected since he hasn't seen or run into MC for a while*

Ruggie: ...

MC: *appears next to him*

MC: Why the sulky face?

Ruggie: AH!

MC: *smiles* How are you, Ruggie?

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: *frowns* Oh so you remember me now?

MC: I don't recall ever forgetting you.

Ruggie: You're all just talk, no actions.

MC: ...

MC: Are you giving me permission to take the initiative?

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: What do you mean?

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: *remembers how MC’s lips lingered at the corner of his own*

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: *shoves his face into the pillow and screams*

*In Diasomnia*

Malleus: *has a stern expression*

MC: *on their knees, with arms raised high*

Malleus: You know why I have to discipline you.

MC: Yes, Dada.

Sebek: I don't understand... What did MC-sama do?

Silver: They gave Ruggie a kiss.

Sebek: ...

Sebek: HUH?!

[harunayuuka2060]

Trey: Riddle, it seems our students are a bit dispirited.

Riddle: ...

Cater: I think it's time you let them fanboy a little?

Riddle: ...

Trey: Didn't you record a song with MC? We could play it, and I'm sure they'd feel energized after hearing you and MC sing.

Cater: Please, Riddle-kun~. MC posted it on Magicam but I didn't get to listen to it because they took it down after you said no.

Riddle: That song is something a student shouldn't listen to.

Trey: It's a love song, isn't it?

Cater: You and MC-chan wouldn't sing something provocative, so pleeaaaase~!

Riddle: ...

Riddle: You all better behave, or I'll turn it off!

The Heartslabyul students: Yes, sir!

Trey and Cater: *chuckles*

Riddle: *turns the music player on*

Riddle:

Do you hear me? I'm talking to you

Across the water, across the deep blue ocean

Under the open sky, oh my, baby, I'm trying

MC:

Boy, I hear you in my dreams

The Heartslabyul students: *squeals*

Riddle: *glares at them*

The Heartslabyul students: *stops*

MC:

I feel your whisper across the sea

I keep you with me in my heart

You make it easier when life gets hard

Riddle and MC: Lucky I'm in love with my best friend—

Riddle: *quickly turns it off*

The Heartslabyul students: NOOO!!! HOUSEWARDEN! WHY?!!

Riddle: Nothing. Now get back to your chores!

Ace: Someone doesn't want to get exposed! Whoo!

Deuce: Ace, you idiot!

Riddle: Were you saying something, Ace?

Ace: Well, it's obvious you're crushing on MC. Why else would you sing a duet with them in such a sweet song?

Riddle: ...

Cater: Oh, shit. Ace is gonna die today.

Trey: *sigh*

[harunayuuka2060]

Ace: ACK! WE BECAME ONLINE CELEBRITIES!

Deuce: No, we don't. It's our SDC performance that has gone viral, not us.

Ace: Isn't it just the same?

Cater: *laughs* No one's talking about you, Acey-kun!

Ace: Tch. By the way, aren't we supposed to be exempted from any punishment because we won the competition?

Trey: You broke several rules in three consecutive days that Riddle couldn't let it slide.

Ace: Still-

Deuce: Quit it.

Ace: Hmph!

Ruggie: *still in a bad mood for missing the award ceremony*

Leona: You know you could congratulate them in person.

Ruggie: No, thanks. Their grandma's knight might still be here.

Leona: He already went home.

Ruggie: Really? But I haven't seen MC yet.

Leona: They're being held hostage by Vil.

Ruggie: Huh? Why?

Leona: MC became his favorite person. You should've seen the way he hugged them during the award ceremony.

Ruggie: ...

Leona: What? You're jealous?

Ruggie: Tch, no. *pouts a little*

Leona: Pft-

Malleus: Schoenheit, this sleepover has gone on long enough. I’m taking my child back.

Vil: Don't be ridiculous. It's only been three days.

Malleus: They have no reason to stay in Pomefiore.

Vil: They do actually. I'm their friend.

Malleus: Oh? Then, shouldn't you listen to the father of your friend?

Vil: They're old enough to make decisions.

Malleus: They're still a baby by fae standards!

Vil: I don't care! They're my baby now!

MC: *who just got up to get some water* ...

Malleus and Vil: ...

MC: ...

MC: Are you two dating? *jokingly*

Malleus and Vil: *horrified*

MC: *chuckles* I'm going back to bed.

[harunayuuka2060]

Malleus: *feeling happy because his child asked for a cuddle*

Malleus: Is there anything else you desire, my dear? Dada would be more than happy to fulfill your wishes.

MC: ...

MC: Could you try to be a little nicer to Ruggie?

Malleus: ...

Malleus: Oh dear, it appears I’m having trouble with my hearing.

MC: ...

MC: *sigh* It was merely a suggestion.

Malleus: Even so, I’ll grant everything else—except that.

MC: ...

MC: *has gone to visit Maleficia*

Maleficia: How ironic. He now adopts the same attitude I once conveyed to him before he chose to marry your mother.

MC: ...

MC: Nana, were you not supportive of my mother back then?

Maleficia: I was… and with good reason.

MC: ...

Maleficia: Your mother possessed an extraordinary gift — the ability to foresee. Yet, her family was using her as a mere pawn, and at that time, I feared they sought to exploit her talents to gain influence over the Draconias.

MC: ...

Maleficia: *smiles* Yet, she willingly broke all ties with them once your father agreed to marry her. Though she was never one to possess much confidence, she sacrificed her familiar world to be with him.

MC: *their expression in complete awe*

Maleficia: Nevertheless, my dear, your situation is quite unique. Please try to understand why your father is a bit firm with you.

MC: *smiles* Yes, Nana.

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Malleus: I've been thinking… Why are you so eager to date Bucchi when you're still technically just a young dragon?

MC: *thinking*

MC: I agree that, by the age standards of dragon faes, I’m still considered a baby.

MC: However, by human standards, I’d be old enough to give you a grandchild. *smiles*

Malleus: ...

Lilia: BWAHAHA!

Sebek: PLEASE NO, MC-SAMA!

Malleus: ...

Ruggie: ...

Malleus: *glares at him, emanating a dark aura*

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: Oi, Silver. Does Malleus have any problem with me?

Silver: ...

Silver: Just ignore him.

Ruggie: ...Are you sure that's a good idea?

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Malleus: *sulking*

Lilia, Sebek, and Silver: ...

Silver: MC didn’t let him watch their rehearsal, did they?

Lilia: Malleus, you need to understand—they want to keep their performance a surprise.

Malleus: I know that, Lilia.

Malleus: But I haven't seen my child for two weeks now…

Malleus: And on weekends, they go straight to visit grandmother.

Malleus: I want to hug my child...

Sebek: *sniffles* Waka-sama...

Silver and Lilia: ...

Cater: Oh! Acey! Deucey! How's the practice?

Ace and Deuce: It's hell...

Cater: Eh?

Ace: MC is much stricter than Vil-senpai!

Deuce: Oh, but they're a good cook, so... We cannot really complain...

Cater: ...

Cater: I mean, you two look more handsome than before.

Ace: Eh? *smiles* Really? Thank you!

Deuce: Are we giving off heartthrob vibes?!

Cater: Hmm...

Ace and Deuce: *looking at him expectantly*

Cater: *chuckles* No homo, but you do.

Ace and Deuce: Yes! It's paying off!

Maleficia: I would be most pleased to witness your performance, my dear.

MC: *smiles* That would be wonderful, Nana. Actually, I’ve got a ticket for you to SDC.

Maleficia: Oh.

Baul: *clears throat* Your Majesty.

Maleficia: I will see to it that I am there.

Baul: Wha- Your Majesty, you can't-

Maleficia: I shall attend as a grandmother, not in my role as the Queen of Briar Valley.

Baul: *sigh*

MC: *chuckles*

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Sebek: MC-SAMA!!! MC-SAMA!!!

Sebek: Where are you, MC-sama?!!

Silver: It's no use. They're clearly hiding.

Sebek: How would you know?! MC-sama could be in danger!

Silver: Sebek, you need to calm down.

*MC and Ruggie are just hiding behind the bushes.*

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: *whispers* Don’t you feel bad for your knights? They’re out there looking for you.

MC: We wouldn’t be hiding like this if it weren’t for you.

Ruggie: So you're blaming me now?

MC: I wasn’t the one who confessed in front of everyone.

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: You’re going to reject me anyway, so what’s the point of hiding?

MC: I see. No wonder it sounded like such a casual confession—you’d already made peace with it.

Ruggie: Yeah, so let me go. I’m heading back to my dorm.

MC: ...

MC: I feel the same way about you, Ruggie.

Ruggie: ...Huh?

MC: *smiles* But considering how you tried to dodge it, it seems you're not ready for a relationship yet.

Ruggie: ...

Malleus: Since you’re here without Bucchi, I’m guessing you turned him down? *smiles*

MC: No, Dada. I plan to court him in our senior year.

Malleus: ...

Malleus: I'm going out for a bit.

MC: Where are you going?

Malleus: To advise Bucchi not to play hard to get.

MC: Dada, no-

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Ruggie: *quietly watches MC collect flowers for the anniversary of their childhood girlfriend's passing*

Ruggie: ...I noticed you're just picking random flowers.

MC: She's not picky. I would give her purple leaves and she would love them.

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: That's kinda sweet.

MC: *smiles* Yes.

Ruggie: But weren't you just 8 years old? How did you know you like each other?

MC: Hmm... I'm not really sure. We just made the decision on a whim.

Ruggie: ...Dang.

MC: I believe this should be enough.

Ruggie: ...

MC: ...

Ruggie: Are we just going to sit here until these flowers wilt?

MC: Yes.

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: *yawns*

MC: You should eat, Ruggie.

Ruggie: You brought food?

MC: Yes, of course. *smiles* I know I can't disturb you without giving something in return.

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: Yeah. That's true. Next time, you could try paying me with thaumarks.

MC: I'll think about it.

Ruggie: Tch.

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Maleficia: My, how radiant you look, my dear. Truly, you are a vision to behold.

MC: Thank you, Nana, but I think I have enough for my wardrobe.

Maleficia: Are you quite certain? I believe we should add more jewels.

MC: Yes, Nana. Besides, I doubt Sir Baul could manage to carry any more.

Baul: Don't worry about me, Your Royal Highness! Please shop to your heart's content!

MC: You can't even see in front of you.

Baul: *clears throat* Still...

MC: Nana, why don’t we have something to eat first? I’m sure Dada and Lilia are hungry from waiting for us.

Maleficia: Very well, I find myself feeling quite hungry as well.

Baul: I will stand guard over your bags!

MC: No, Sir Baul, you are coming with us.

Baul: But I—

Maleficia: Baul, you are to obey a direct order from my grandchild.

Baul: ...

Baul: Yes, Your Majesty.

Lilia: Fufu, I'm sure everyone will be shocked to see you when we return to Night Raven College.

Maleficia: Oh, are you not staying here, my dear? *has already hired a royal tutor for them*

Malleus: They have to continue their studies in Night Raven College.

Maleficia: My grandchild has been raised among humans, so I don’t believe it is necessary.

Malleus: Grandmother, you are just looking for an excuse to spend more time with them.

Maleficia: I'm old.

Malleus: ...

Lilia: *wheezes*

Baul: *feels awkward*

MC: ...

MC: *smiles* How about I visit you on the weekends, Nana? As long as I don’t have anything scheduled at school, I will definitely come to see you.

Maleficia: ...

Maleficia: *smiles warmly* You would do that for me?

MC: Yes, Nana.

Lilia: Aww... You lost the weekend father and child bonding, Malleus.

Malleus: *pouts*

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Leona, Jack, and the Savanaclaw students present: *just finished watching the video Vil sent*

Leona: ...

Leona: *looks at Ruggie*

Ruggie: *standing in the corner, arms crossed, with his back turned to them*

Leona: ...

Leona: Seriously? You fell for that?

Ruggie: How was I supposed to know it was just an improv?!

Leona: ...

Jack: Yeah, we can't really blame you for that.

Savanaclaw student A: That's true. If my crush confessed to me like that, I would definitely melt.

Savanaclaw student B: Except that it wasn't a real confession HAHAHAHA!

Ruggie: ...

Jack: Ruggie-senpai, are you crying?

Ruggie: I'm not!

Vil and MC: ...

Vil: That was quite awkward. Were you aware that Ruggie has feelings for you?

MC: To be honest, I didn’t know—at least not until recently.

Vil: Your acting is so convincing that even Ruggie believed you were confessing to him. *smirks* Glad I asked you to do an improv.

MC: ...

MC: *went to Savanaclaw to apologize to Ruggie and is now sitting next to him in his room*

Ruggie: You needn't apologize. I just got caught up in your acting. That's all.

MC: ...

MC: *leans in closer to look at him*

Ruggie: Wh-What?

MC: Is having a crush on me something to be embarrassed about? *asking genuinely*

Ruggie: ...

MC: ...

Ruggie: You're stressing me out.

MC: ...

MC: *chuckles*

Ruggie: *grumpy frown*

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Ruggie: You're heading to the Valley of Thorns?!!

MC: *nods*

Ruggie: Are you nuts?! That place is dangerous! Especially to a human like you!

MC: The dorm leader and vice dorm leader of Diasomnia will be accompanying me.

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: *frowns* Is that why you've been turning down Leona’s offer to work for the Royal family because you accepted Malleus's?

MC: ...

MC: Something like that... yes.

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: *turns his head away* Hmph!

MC: ...

MC: Were you upset that I might be living in the Valley of Thorns after graduation?

Ruggie: Why would I be upset? We're not even close.

MC: ...

MC: *sad puppy eyes* We aren't?

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: ...

Ruggie: Curse that pretty face.

Leona and Jack: ...

Jack: Is Ruggie-senpai okay?

Leona: No. He's sulking because his sweet dandelion will be gone for two weeks.

Jack: ...

Jack: They're together?

Leona: Of course not. Would he be acting like that if they were?