#what's wrong with the chinese voices 🥺

[mumbledramblings]

one thing that always confused me about english hoyoverse content creators on youtube is why so many of them use the japanese voices. like for example if they're showcasing team voicelines, they usually show the japanese and english voicelines (in that order) and rarely do i see the chinese and korean voicelines.

why do they default to japanese? it's a chinese game? shouldn't the chinese voicepack be the default? am i the weird one?

[laxmiree]

[CN] MLQC’s Lucien - Strategy Game Date - English Translation (1/2)

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!! ⚠️

This post contains a detailed spoiler for a date that has not been released in EN yet! Feel free to notify me if there are any mistakes in the translation~

"Wow, if you remember someone, they must be really impressive!"

"Not at all. In fact, on most of the days we've played, he couldn't even win a pack of biscuits."

"So, about the same level as me then~"

"But MC is special to me. Whether it's ‘biscuits', 'candy', or even 'unreasonable requests', you always manage to win them over in another way."

Translation under the cut!

[T/N: Before reading the date, I highly recommend you all to read this R&S: Regarding What Book Doesn't Say (and while at it read The Victim Who Disappeared too~). This date contains important references to that R&S, and I would like to analyze this date later in comparison with it at the end of this date🥺 There's also some reference to S1 chapter 23 but I'm gonna assume that y'all already read it u.u.]

If you want to follow along with the voice, you can follow it here.

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[Call- On The Way Home from Work]

Lucien: I just saw your missed call, what's wrong?

MC: [worriedly] I was just wondering why Professor Lucien, who clearly got off work an hour ago, still hasn't come home yet.

Lucien: [chuckles softly]  Sorry, I was held up a bit by something.

Lucien: If you're not too busy, could you bring a trolley and come pick me up at the small park outside the complex?

MC: I certainly can, but what happened?

Lucien: I was stopped by that old gentleman who often plays chess in the park, and he invited me to play a game with him.

MC:  Hmm? Why did that grandpa suddenly "abandon" his friends and come to you?

Lucien: Today, his chess friend stood him up, so he was searching the whole park for a "destined" person who could play chess.

Lucien: And on my backpack, I happened to have a chess pendant that you gave me.

MC: Oh~ But the Xianqi (Chinese chess) Grandpa plays and international chess aren't the same type, right?

Lucien: There are indeed quite big differences between the two, but luckily, I'm not too unfamiliar with the rules of Xiangqi.

MC: Judging by Professor Lucien’s tone, it seems like he has won~

Lucien: It was a narrow victory.

Lucien: However... I'm having some regrets now.

MC: Why?

Lucien: Things seem to have gotten a little out of hand after I won the game. He enthusiastically invited me to solve an endgame puzzle—

[Trivia: In chess, endgame refers to a chess problem where only a few pieces remain on the board, and the challenge is to find the best moves to win or achieve a draw.]

Lucien: And after I solved it, I found out that this puzzle has apparently been around for a few years.

MC: Wow! That's amazing...! So, doesn't that mean the brilliant Professor Lucien is going to become a big celebrity in the park?

Lucien: [sighs] ...But they're a bit too enthusiastic.

Lucien: [he sounds so helpless and dumbfounded it's cute LOL] To celebrate, that grandpa and the elderly watching the game gave me all the eggs, rice, and cooking oil they got from the supermarket.

Lucien: I couldn't refuse at the moment, so now I'm stuck here, overwhelmed by this weighty goodwill.

MC:  Pfft, hahaha~ So that's why you asked me to bring a trolley and rescue you!

MC: I think I see you! Hmm? Are you buying something?

Lucien: [chuckles] Mm, I just found a flower vending machine here.

Lucien: After all, I did ask my girlfriend to come rescue me, so I figured I should at least buy a bouquet of flowers as a thank you.

[Prologue-Surprise Journey]

MC: You're going to compete against the world champion of 3D chess next week?!

When I arrive home from work and step into the entryway, the news hits me like a brick, leaving me frozen in place.

[Trivia: 3D Chess is a variant of traditional chess that adds a third dimension with multiple horizontal layers. It's different and more complex compared with classic 2D chess because besides being able to move horizontally, it can also move vertically between layers, and naturally, it has different rules compared to the classic (I tried to search the rules of one type of 3D chess and ended up being confused at it HAHA). Most ppl def can't easily learn it in one try unless you're Xu Mo]

Lucien calmly takes my bag and nods slightly.

Lucien: Mm, the tournament organizers invited Carl to play a simultaneous exhibition.

[Trivia: In chess simultaneous exhibition means one player plays against multiple opponents at the same time]

Lucien: Besides me, there will also be many 3D chess players and enthusiasts participating.

MC: ...Wait a minute, Lucien, you haven't been scammed, have you?

MC: There are a lot of scams going around these days that seem to trick people with things like registration fees.

[gurl why would you think that the great and mighty™️ Professor Lucien would get scammed🤣]

Lucien: That possibility certainly can't be ruled out, but I've already confirmed it.

Lucien can't help but chuckle a bit and opens the official website of the International Chess Federation.

Following the movement of his fingertips, I quickly found Lucien's name on the shortlist.

MC: So awesome…

MC: You've obviously only been playing 3D chess for a month, yet you're already able to participate in such a competition.

Lucien: This type of game is actually not that difficult once you grasp the rules.

MC: ...That's precisely something a genius would say.

He winks a little smugly, smiles, and pulls me into his arms.

Lucien: So, would MC like to go together?

Lucien: I recall you don't seem to be very busy next week.

MC: Of course, I would like to!

MC: This is your first time participating in a chess tournament, so I wouldn't want to miss it.

Lucien: That's good to hear. Otherwise, I might have to repack my suitcase.

Following his gaze, I notice he's already packed some of my clothes in the suitcase and I can't help but laugh.

MC: You already knew I'd say yes.

Lucien: Mm, after all, it seems like MC can never bring herself to turn down my requests.

[Date]

=[Part 1]=

MC: The guesthouse you chose is so beautiful!

I lean out from the villa window and look outside; the warm breeze passes through the tropical orange trees, stirring sweet orange-scented ripples on the clear pool water.

MC: This garden is exactly like a scene from an American movie, I feel like a pool party is about to start any second now.

Lucien: [chuckles] After I finish my competition, we might as well have a pool party here too.

MC: Sounds good! Then I…

I spin around excitedly, but then my gaze is suddenly caught by a vibrant blaze of crimson, making me fall silent.

Lucien is dressed in a cherry-red suit paired with an olive-green tie, giving off a bold retro vibe.

Complementing this look, a sleek leather belt with a ring buckle and a tilted round hat adds a touch of simplicity and style.

Lucien: [teasingly] If you keep looking at me like that, I might actually get a little shy.

Despite saying so, he doesn't shy away and instead approaches me with a smile.

MC: It's just so stunning... Did this Great Chess Player pick this outfit specifically for the competition?

Lucien: There will be a lot of people at the competition, so maybe this will help me better attract the attention of a certain little lady.

[T/N: Great Chess Player (大棋手 - dà qíshǒu) is how MC teasingly and admiringly refers to him while little lady (小姑娘 - xiǎo gūniang) is Lucien's special term of endearment to MC. So yes, he's the one picking the outfit to attract her attention, just like male peacocks displaying their feather🤣 Please don't be harsh on his color choice because he literally can't see them🥲]

MC: [pouts] Humph, I want to protest~

MC: Even without any help, I can still instantly spot you in a crowd!

Lucien: [chuckles] Of course, I believe that. But I also have a selfish motive.

He gently pinches my puffed-out cheeks and meets my gaze with a smile.

Lucien: [gently and sincerely] Just thinking about you watching me throughout the competition... it'll likely fill me with strength.

✂———————–

In the vast venue, a hundred chess players are seated at their tables, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Carl, the world champion.

The audience seats are already packed with hundreds of spectators, and the broadcasting equipment, along with the commentators, is set up and ready to go.

Feeling the solemn atmosphere, I shrink back a little and quickly walk over to the family seating area within the venue to sit down.

Host: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the International 3D Chess Championship!

Host: Here today, we have chess elites gathered from all around the globe.

Host: They have emerged from fierce preliminary rounds and will face Carl, the champion of the International 3D Chess Championship, in a head-to-head battle.

Just then, on the large screen suspended above the venue, a refined-looking man is waving and greeting the crowd below.

Host: Following the classic tournament rules, each player will have 120 minutes to make their first 40 moves, after which they will have another 60 minutes to complete the rest of the game.

Host: To ensure fairness and smooth progression, a team of referees will supervise the entire match.

Host: Please remain quiet during the match so that the players can concentrate.

Host: We hope you all enjoy this feast of intellect and strategy!

As the match bell rings, the first game appears on the big screen.

Carl opens with a knight's jump, using the black pieces. Time flows in silence for a long while before his opponent finally makes their move.

Just as the unfamiliar and complex cross-layer moves are starting to make my head spin, the game reaches Lucien's table.

Facing Carl's aggressive opening, Lucien doesn't panic. Calm and collected, he establishes his defensive formation.

I quietly note the position of his piece, trying to summon the knowledge I learned from playing classic chess with him in an effort to keep up with the game.

However, as the game progresses, I quickly become lost amidst the complexity of the situation.

Thankfully, that splash of cherry-red color always manages to blur out the world, allowing me to clearly see him every time I look up.

While waiting for his turn, Lucien leans back and intently watches the live screen, unlike the others who are engrossed in studying their own games.

[This passage implies that, unlike other players who are focused solely on their own games, Lucien is observing the matches on the live screen to study the world champion's strategies and gameplay. Also, this passage is an interesting parallel with how Lucien sees the world - to him, her color blurred the world around her, allowing him to see her clearly🥺]

Yet whenever it's his turn to make a move, he does it extremely quickly.

After a few rounds, players on the field are gradually eliminated and leave, but Lucien remains seated, his remaining time nearly equal to Carl's.

Most of the time, his expression remains calm, only occasionally does his brow and eyes curve slightly as if he's noticed some clever moves.

Even though he's far away, I feel like I can see that fascinating and captivating world through his eyes.

I gaze for a long time, so long that I only snap back to reality when Carl sits down opposite Lucien.

The stage is empty, and before I realize it, only that red figure remains.

The black and white sides are locked in a tense struggle, like a small battlefield. Pieces fell constantly, yet new attacks were relentlessly launched.

A hushed silence gradually spreads over the audience. Finally, the timer goes off, and the referee, who has been observing from the sidelines, rises to his feet.

He takes a step forward, waiting for Lucien to put down the piece in his hand, pick up a pen and write something, then seal the paper in an envelope.

As if on cue, the people around me rustle and leave. I instinctively get up as well, feeling puzzled, and head towards Lucien, who is also departing.

MC: Is the match over?

Lucien: Not yet, it's just that the official match time is up. Now the moves are sealed, and the match will resume in an hour.

MC: I see. So, what do you think?

Lucien: Although the situation is a bit tense right now, I've more or less deduced the strategy he'll likely use.

He narrows his eyes, looking like a smug little fox.

MC: Wow, I knew you were good, but I'm blown away that you've been able to hold your own against the world champion for so long…

Lucien: Would you mind holding onto that compliment until the 26th move and telling me again later, MC?

MC: Um?

I suddenly figured something out, and in that instant, I found the answer in those confident eyes.

Lucien: By then, I'll have won.

=[Part 2]=

Lucien wins.

At the 21st move in overtime, Carl topples his cornered king piece and concedes defeat.

It's not that I never thought he would win, but seeing Lucien standing on the podium, the clear reality of his victory washes over me along with the tide of applause.

I clap with extra force, wanting to convey all my heartfelt congratulations to him.

MC: Congratulations, grand champion!

As the award ceremony ends, after waiting by the side of the stage, I step forward and greet the person before me with a big hug.

An icy chill clings to him, yet the voice that falls upon my ear is incredibly gentle.

Lucien: [chuckles] I received all of MC's congratulations.

Lucien: Even though you were a bit far away, the way you clapped so enthusiastically was especially adorable, just like a little seal.

MC: Of course! As your girlfriend, I can't let myself be outdone by anyone else…

??: Mr. Lucien, congratulations.

A stranger's voice suddenly interrupts the conversation as Carl, dressed in a suit, walks over in surprise.

Carl: I'll always remember this match, I hope to see you again on the competition stage someday.

Lucien: Thank you, there will be a chance.

Lucien nods politely, and only after watching the other person disappear into the crowd does he speak, his voice tinged with uncertainty.

Lucien: Was that Carl?

MC: Hmm? Even a superbrain like you can have face blindness?

Lucien: Perhaps I was too focused on the chessboard, so I didn't pay attention to his appearance.

Lucien: Besides, his clothes seem completely different from what he wore this afternoon.

Seeing him explain earnestly, I can't help but laugh.

MC: [laughs] If I were Carl, I think I would be more hurt that my opponent, whom I faced for half a day, doesn’t remember me than about losing the match.

MC: Speaking of which, you don't forget everyone you've played chess with, do you?

Lucien: [stunned as if hit by a memory of someone from his distant past] …

It’s as if something leaps into the depths of those dark eyes along with my words, and they suddenly blink quickly.

Lucien: Not quite everyone.

MC: Wow, if you remember someone, they must be really impressive!

Lucien: Not at all.

Lucien: In fact, on most of the days we've played, he couldn't even win a pack of biscuits.*

MC: So, about the same level as me then~

I can't help but curve my lips into a smile, and it seems as though my rising smile also slowly melts that touch of indifference.

Lucien: [chuckles] You're right, it's about the same level. But MC is special to me.

Lucien: Whether it's ‘biscuits', 'candy', or even 'unreasonable requests', you always manage to win them over in another way.

MC: [laughs happily] Hahaha, that friend of yours would probably think you're way too biased if he heard you say that!

Lucien smiles faintly as if my words allow him to vaguely picture that person before his eyes—

Fuzzy... distant... yet somehow a little vivid.

Lucien: Perhaps, but all of those are just assumptions.

MC: Even if they are assumptions, aren't they still based on deductions from the past?

I hook my finger around his, gently swaying our hands together.

MC: Even if the past may be gone, isn't there still “something” from it that continues to run through your life in different forms;

MC: Accompanying you as you pass by and meet many amazing, yet lovely and warm people?~

Lucien: Of course, I have never denied that.

It was as though an imperceptible wound within those profound eyes had been quietly mended, allowing a trace of a smile to escape.**

Wanting to keep that smile lingering for a while longer, I wrinkle my nose.

MC: But... I've clearly played chess with you too, and several different kinds! Yet the first person Professor Lucien thought of wasn't me!

Lucien: …

Seeing his eyes widen slightly, I smile with satisfaction.

MC: Hmph, looks like I need to work harder! In that case, I'll start by learning 3D chess!

I take the prize chessboard from Lucien's hands, giving it a gentle shake.

MC: Please teach me, Teacher Lucien.

✂———————–

[T/N]

*: the biscuits!!! I'm sobbing ;-;, turns out Lucien still remembers Fan Zihang/Zack so clearly... I hope we'll get another mention of Fan Zihang/Zack on his birthday too huhu.

**: I'm taking liberties in translating this one 😂. The original line is “那双幽深的眼瞳里似有道小小裂隙被悄悄填上,终于��� 出一点笑意。” which if literally translated it will be “In that pair of deep and dark eyes, it was as if a small crack had been quietly filled up, finally revealing a hint of a smile.”. The 'crack' can symbolize an unhealed wound from the past. As it gradually fills, this wound is slowly mending, allowing him to release some of his past burdens and letting a hint of joy show through his eyes. Or, you can also think of it as a frozen lake that slowly melts and reveals a small crack, allowing the sunlight to fill in and showing what's in the water all this time (there's happiness from those past memories too).

Next: Part 3 & 4-> [Here]

[applebuttercringe]

Arcane Episode 6 Immediate Thoughts

Spoilers

-Give me the doomed Jayvik content, I'm ready. Jayce is an off the wall murderer hell bent on destroying Arcane and Viktor is the new Herald of the Arcane.

-Viktor is a full on magical girl transformation dimension. The floating and glowing, start patterns, glowing hair.

-Huh

-So Viktor is straight up God?

-This Caitlyn training scene is dope

-OOOH they're gonna go to Viktor to cure Vander. Thats a cool way to tie all these stories together. I wonder if any of them will recognize Viktor. Did Caitlyn or Jayce tell Vi about him?

-Look at Jinx's face, she does not give a fuck about Vi and Hucks stand off.

-Man the council didn't know shit, Viktor should have been in charge this whole time.

-Man Jayce is gonna show up and destroy it. 🥺

-HAHAHAHAHA VIKTOR IS SO JESUS, the long hair, the robe, the staff.

-Viktor has his original eye color in the Hexcore universe.

-cookie

-Even Jinx knows Viktor is a straight up snack.

-Fortune cookies are canon? What Americanized Chinese food restaraunt is Jinx going to? Is there a Panda Express in Zaun?

-Viktors Steel Oasis is realized

-Oh hey it's the kind of plant that he experimented on the hexcore with

-So is this real Sky and we were all wrong in thinking the Hexcore was just using her image?

-Does this take several days? How long is it taking Jayce to come to the undercity? He seemed in a hurry when we last saw him.

-I don't care if these animatic style visuals are the result of a mismanaged budget. Arcane's 2d music video style visuals are so good when you aren't being told they are just for cost saving.

-"We"

-This is nice, this is what I wanted for Thor and Loki

-Singed has a Vander tracking compass. Like the Vampire compass in Vampire Diaries.

-Does Caitlyn know the Herald is Viktor? How will she react?

-Ooh the Singed-Viktor reunion!

-Why is Viktors voice more metallic than before?

-"Evolution has a destination" I mean technically no, you're a scientist Viktor c'mon. Thats a common misconception.

-GLORIOUS EVOLUTION MENTIONED

-And he had the voice distortion when he said it, this is the desire of the Hexcore not of him?

-Is Viktor dating a ghost?

-OH DAMN, the Caitvi reunion is a violent one. Not looking good for the Caitvi stans, or the future of this ship. They're doing a Catradora.

-Caitlyn is a dictator who is offended by being called a mongoose, and by her ex-gfs new style. Be glad she didn't get bangs Caitlyn.

-"Cupcake"

-Ambessa eating an entire raw meat hunk with her hands.

-Oh damn, the betrayal.

-HOLY SHIT JAYCE, ITS HAPPENING, IM NOT READY!

-The music, is this the start of the inevitable end of a three episode arc music montage fight scene that cuts between the plot points while a pop-rock song plays?

-SPIT ON HER

-Oh no, this is the sweet conversation that happens to make everything happy so they can rip it away by killing one of the characters isn't it? Is Isha gonna die soon?

-OH, the Caitvi reveal! Caitlyn did a good! Nice. All it took was to be in her ex-gfs presence one more time and she completely flipped. Poor Maddie.

-The blind fold is kinda kinky tbh

-is Caitlyn gonna see Jayce? Will they talk? Has Caitlyn seen Viktor?

-Now Jayce has a leg brace, my how the turn tables. I little ableist maybe that a leg brace is used to show who is powerless in the dynamic but still.

-I wish we knew more about what Jayce went through, or how long the time skip is, to have context. C'mon writers what was it?

-Once again Jayce is about to nuke a child with the Hex Hammer

-Is Jayce gonna come be healed?!

-The come to Jesus music when he goes to meet Viktor.

-Viktor is the Avatar, or a Jedi

-Caitlyn will be saved by Jinx! Will this cause another snap change in her alignment. Who knows!

-Its honestly shocking this is the first time someone has tried just grabbing her uber long hair in a fight.

-JAYCE NUKED VIKTOR!

-IS HE DEAD! MY BLORBO! JAYCE YOU BITCH!

-UNREAL

-Vander is crying lava?

-No Viktor Jayce is the reason your commune failed.

-Jinx crying on the floor after being struck by a loved one like when she was a child.

-Aw this is cute

-Isha better not die, don't you dare show. Don't you DARE.

-They did!

-They killed Viktor and Isha in one episode, Now Caitlyn is just chill with both Vi and Jinx, why. Awful. How dare they. First genuinely bad episode.

Final thoughts: AAAAAAAAAH! I'm actually mad. They killed Isha, they killed Viktor. Both in dumb and unnessecary ways. Jayce's motivations have not been explored in any depth or meaningful way this season which would justify the story move. I was fully ready to call this a flawed but good show till the second half of this episode. I think this arc release will genuinely divide the fandom. Beginning of the end. Oof. Sorry boys. Arcane is Fumbled.

Let me in the writers room, I just wanna talk.

[ejtheoneandonly]

COMFORTING THEM AT THEIR WORST (or some sh*t I thought of at 3am)

Feat.Haruka Sakura, Akihiko Nirei and Hayato Suo.

Haruka Sakura.

Haruka was bruised and normally, you would treat his wounds, he never admits it but L O V E S when you are the one doing it, as he consider your touches to be one of the most warm he has encountered in his whole life, you can even see it in his eyes, he is so mellow. When you try to talk to him about his day (before the brawl, of course) he remains strangely quiet, as if he is reflecting about something, you tilt your head "Haru-kun?", his eyes turned to you "what?" He coldly said...

"Is there something wrong?"

"Nah, nothing at all, why you keep asking?"

"Because it seems like you're going through something, do you want to talk about it?"

"No."

When you're done with your job, you both go sit somewhere outside, Sakura's face seems still at unease. You decide to try talk him out one more time

"Haru-kun-"

"Oh for f*cks sake what?!"

"How did you just talk to me..?"

"I said I'm fine! I don't need anything now!"

"If you say you're fine with that face that means you are not necessarily fine, you don't have to carry everything alone you know?"

"Ugh!" The bi-colored boy stood and groaned "I am not telling you I feel terrible just because you say-...so..." he said it himself. "And?" You were curious to hear the story. "..." Sakura grabbed his head and fell into the ground "Goddammit!!! Why can't I just feel to fit in no matter what I do!!! If I am not strong I am nothing! I really have no other things to offer!! I...I..." His voice was breaking and you didn't think twice before embracing him "You need to be patient, from what I've seen, things have been going very well in Furin for you, and you seem to have fun, I'm pretty sure your peers have already accepted you, or else, who are Nirei and Suo to you?"

Sakura is hesitant, but at the same time...he doesn't want to let you go.

Akihiko Nirei

You and Nirei were in a date, you were walking on the streets, admiring every single thing while you also see the yellow fluffball taking notes of the things you 'wow' at. Today was pretty nice, you bought some food, drinks and took some photos. The thing happened when he was walking you home, it was dusk time and some criminals arrived, threatening to harm you both, Nirei, wanting to be your hero, decided to face them himself but got outnumbered, fortunately, you knew how to fight, so you decided to help him. You both won, they left, you both went to your home, checking if there were any severe injuries. Suddenly, the yellow fluffball wailed.

"Oh no, what happened? Do your injuries hurt?" Your voice sounded so sweet and attentive, you were always like this, main reason he fell in love with you.

"It's just..." *sob* "Just..."

"You can tell me anything."

"I'm tired of being useless, I always wonder, how did I even get to enter Furin if I don't even know how to fight! Even if Suo-san trained me, I will still never be as cool as him or Sakura-san! I am so useless!! I am so useless!!" Nirei was 😭

"No! Don't say that! I love you just how you are! I chose you for you, I could have chosen Sakura or Suo as you say but no, want to know why I chose you?" You said getting closer to him

"🥺?" He looked to your direction

You kissed him in the cheek "Because you always have good intentions, even in the things you are not good at, you always give it all and that's what made me fall in love with you, you are the strongest in my eyes and heart, and always will"

Nirei just kept crying (lol) but it was okay, crybaby and all you still loved him.

Hayato Suo

Hayato Suo is someone who you rarely see sad, this patched person always kept in control of his emotions and thoughts, you were always certain he always had everything under control, but what would happen if those restraints...

...snapped...?

You and the patched guy were drinking tea at a chinese market, both enjoying the view as you enjoyed each other's company, even if you didn't spoke much, the silence was already good enough, but you decided to now check on him, you could feel it, there was stuff he has hiding, you sensed his mind was in a tempest, an unpredictable force that could break out at any moment. Hayato Suo is very good at hiding his emotions to the point it's scary, you will never know what's going on with him, unless he wants to tell you...

At last, you decide to break silence "Suo?"

He turned at you, with a tiny grin "yes?"

"I...have feeling you...you um..." You were sometimes scared that he might take your words the wrong way or worse, that a possible argument arised, but decided to take the risks. The chinese presenting guy blinked "anything you need to say?" He said as he finished his tea.

"You are going through something terrible right now and as much as you want to avoid it I know! I just know it! And I don't care if you say 'I'm fine', I know you're not but let me tell you, whatever you are going through, let me be there for you! As complex as it may be I will do until my last breath to-" You were passionately pronouncing those words you did cause a scene at the market, everyone was now staring at you "...sorry" you sat down again. He chuckled "your passion and dedication towards me is so admirable but..." his aura abruptly changed to a darker one "even if I told you, you would never be able to handle it, this is something very personal of me and I kindly beg you to leave it..."

You were speechless but mainly concerned, of course you never feared he attacked you, you knew he could never but the situation of right now, left you thinking, if he even trusted you enough, maybe not yet...

In the end, you both walked away from that place, you hoped one day, Hayato Suo would trust you and let himself be as vulnerable as ever, so you could be there for him with no doubt...

Forgive if this looks ooc, oh God T-T, also, to the 3 people that read this, you deserve the whole world ⚘️)) if you want another part then say so, I guess.

[crehador]

(dice voice) ramudaaa!!!

RAMUDAAAAAAAAA x2!!!

it's what he deserves uwu

favorite thing about them: cute little angel baby who's never done anything wrong in his life ever 🥺 ok so i think i've used this phrase to describe him before but he's such a 卖萌 guy and i love that about him. i think the simplest translation of this is just "act cute" but i don't like it because the words themselves are what make it so ramuda to me! so 萌 the second one is pronounced meng in chinese and tkane from the japanese moe, while 卖 the first character means sell. so like more specifically there's a meaning of he's "selling the moe act" which is more what i'm thinking of but doesn't sound as cute as 卖萌 (maimeng). ANYWAY I'M GOING ON A TANGENT BUT TL;DR i love how he 卖萌 i hope he never stops

favorite line: i'm starting to think my favorite lines are just my favorite moments whether from canon or in the lives lol. anyway for ramuda i'll always love the first time i heard ppl talking about the clones and because i was reading through janky autotranslate i was like oh what a fun au that everyone is suddenly talking about ONLY. TO DISCOVER. NOT?? AN AU??????

brOTP: EASILY ichijiku. ramuda fluttering around ichi-neesan annoying the hell out of her 🥺 ichi-neesan complaining but putting up with it because maybe just maybe she doesn't hate his punk ass

OTP: ooooooh honestly this one is really tough i think i'm into rmjk and fling posse ot3 about equally, like both are og ships for me that predate samaichi lol. and i think both can occur concurrently! i'm a big believer in rmjk + fp ot3 + mtr ot3 all existing at the same time. it's like rmjk are married (and simultaneously divorced) and gendice are married and hifudo are married, but gendice are also dating ramuda and hifudo are also dating jakurai. you get it. you understand my vision

nOTP: i should have started deleting this field because i never have anything to say here lol

random headcanon: ramuda is THE heaviest smoker in the entire franchise even beating out samatoki and rei

unpopular opinion: i think i have to go with the he calls rei daddy thing again lmao. ONE OF YOU DOES NOT THINK THIS IS UNPOPULAR and i'm shaking your hand but also i do think it would be unpopular in the sense that he would do it and the "everybody disliked that" hud would pop up lmao

favorite picture of them: oh god there are SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM and he's NEVER not cute so this is impossible. i'm gonna cheat and go with this

[wolfiery]

WOLFIE i hope i’m not too late for wip game or repeating any. but “does my ghost ever come looking for you?” 👀👀👀👀👀👉👈

you're not too late or repeating! 🥺<3 "does my ghost ever come looking for you?" is a merthur exes to lovers fic kinda inspired by the song that the title comes from (ICU - Lou Doillon) which is just perfect for exes to lovers in that it captures the visceral feeling of missing someone i could go on but i. will restrain myself

modern era, some crime solving, and lots of eventual angst (i tried to shorten this excerpt but i'm not strong enough *hides*)

Arthur swallows, looking away, his voice low and strangely pitched when he asks, “Are you busy tonight?” Merlin stills, the muffin in his hand feeling rather bothersome now that his palm starts to sweat a little more.  “For – for going over case notes?” The question is only a lifeline. The case was shut out with ease once they had cracked it.  Merlin’s not sure if he’s drowning right now, the air stuck in his chest with anticipation. He could still be wrong about that look. It could all still be deniable, in his head. And they’re friends, so it’s not like Arthur’s never come over before. He’s just never had to ask. Wordlessly, Merlin takes his jacket that’s suddenly offered from Arthur’s hand, and blinks quickly when Arthur puts his plaid scarf around his neck. “No.” Merlin waits, silent. And hopes the silence is an obvious beg for more. The elevator doors open and Arthur’s voice doesn’t follow up his words with an explanation. They walk together because they drove together in Merlin’s silver Mini Cooper, who’s glaring at Arthur when he sees the keys present in his hand and not his jacket. Merlin refuses to look away from the slight smirk on Arthur’s face, peering so obviously that his partner finally rolls his eyes. “No,” Arthur says again, more pointedly this time. Merlin could throttle him. “I’m sorry, you absolute clotpole, but I don’t fucking follow?” Merlin splutters, still confused even once they get to the car. Even when the engine starts and their seatbelts are locked in. Everything’s in place, they’re ready to go, but Merlin has no idea what’s happening.  “What do you want to eat?” Arthur asks him instead. They are having two very different conversations. Still, he assumes Arthur’s talking about take-out, so he shrugs and answers quickly, “I don’t know, Chinese? Are you coming over then?” “I’d love to, Merlin, thank you for the invitation,” Arthur grins this time, a twinkle in his eyes as if he knows more good news than he’s letting on. “No take-out though. I’ll cook.” Merlin’s half tempted to throw his muffin at Arthur’s head as they drive, or half tempted to comment that Arthur’s better with a bullet than he is a knife.

to be completely truthful, when i first started this story, it was meant to be for last year's acbb and i had planned to set it as a college au. but i guess i wanted to solve crimes LOL thank youuuuuu for the ask, em! :') <3

[biggestsimponhere]

hii lovely!! i love your writing so much and i’m 100% on the tyler galpin love train

i was wondering if you could please write something for him with prompts 14 and 15, something comforting for the holiday season? it’s my first holiday without someone i love and i could use some tyler comfort🥺

thank you if you do, but if you’re too busy or don’t want to it’s all good! sending love, happy holidays!!

Warm comfort - Tyler Galpin x reader, “be my mess” and “can you come over so I can cry into you and hug you”, also I don’t know if they have winter break but I’m giving them one.

It was late in the evening late enough that you were back at your dorm. Your roommate left, She went home for winter break. But seeing as your family doesn’t want to talk to you, you asked principle weems if it was alright that you stay in the dorms. She said it would be fine because she and many other teachers are going to be staying on campus. You’ve been working on your assignments for the past couple of hours and just can’t seem to get it. You had been crying for at least fifteen minutes before your phone rang. You looked over to your phone, it was lit with your best friend Tyler’s contact photo (it’s a picture of you on Tyler’s back).

You grabbed your phone and answered the FaceTime, “hey! I just got off work, why aren’t you showing your face?” His voice came from the other end. “Hi, and I’m a mess that’s why” You responded tilting your phone enough for him to see some of your face. “Be my mess” Tyler said in response. “Ty you can’t say things like that” You said burying your face into your hands. “Why not? What if I wanted you to be my mess. My girlfriend?” Tyler said seemingly completely serious. “Tyler are you messing with me right now?” You said finally pointing the camera at your face. “No of course not” he said looking dead serious. “Of course you’d end up asking me out over the phone, yes I’ll be your girlfriend” you laughed. “Well you’re not here are you?” He said laughing with you.

“No but can you come over so I can cry into you and hug you?” You said suddenly remembering how much work you have to do. “Why, sweetheart, what’s wrong?” He asked looking worried. “I have so much work to do and I’m not understanding any of it, and well I just miss you” You said starting to tear up again. “One, miss you too, Two, do you want help with your work?, and three, I’m on my way right now” He said smiling at you. “Thank you Ty” you said smiling back. “You’re not at your family’s house right? You’re at Nevermore?, cause you know how much I don’t like you going over there” He said as he climbed into his car. “No I’m not at my family’s, I’m at Nevermore, and yes I know” You said moving from your desk to your bed.

“Okay I’m on my way, I will be there shortly but I’m gonna have to hang up because the connection gets lost on some roads, I love you goodbye” his finger hovered over the button before he hung up, waiting for you to say it back. “I love you, goodbye” you hung up the phone and pulled the covers back around you. After about fifteen minutes there was a knock on your door. “Come in” you called from underneath your blanket. The door opened to reveal Tyler with a bag in his hand. “What do you have there?” You asked peaking your head out of your blanket. “How’d you know I had something?” Tyler asked moving toward your bed. “I could hear it and now I can smell it” you said as he sat next to you.

“Well if you must know it’s food from that cute little Chinese place you love” He said pulling the food out. “You got that for me” you looked at him much like a puppy looks at its owner who’s holding treats. “Yes I got it for you, you’re upset and I’m going to make it my job to make you feel better sweetheart” He said reaching out to push your hair from your face. “Thank you, I love you” you said leaning into him and burying your face in his neck. “You’re welcome, I love you too” He pulled you out of where you rested in his neck. You looked from his eyes to his lips as he did the same. He leaned in and pulled your lips to his. It was a nice kiss, soft, full of love.

He pulled you closer to him and you deepened the kiss. “As much as I love kissing you, you have to eat sweetheart” he mumbled against your kiss. “Alright” you groaned pulling away with a huff. He handed you your box and you opened it. You started eating and you both continued to talk about your days. In between talking you’d steal a piece of chicken from his box and he’d gently swat your hand away trying to look angry at you but failing. You finished eating and pulled out your schoolwork as Tyler took care of the trash. You tried working on your homework, but couldn’t understand any of it. Tyler had gone to the bathroom and when he came back you were sat on your bed crying.

“Sweetheart?” He said as he came and sat next to you. “Ty, I can’t do it, I don’t understand, I’m so stupid” you said as he wrapped his arms around you. “Hey, don’t say that, you are not stupid, why don’t you take a break okay? You can always come back to it later” he said kissing your forehead. “Alright, will you lay with me?” You asked moving your school stuff off of your bed. “Of course” he said grabbing the last of your stuff and moving it. You pulled back the covers and you both laid down. He pulled you into his chest and you buried your face in his neck. “You won’t leave if I fall sleep right?” you asked your words slurring from sleep. “Always sweetheart” he said shifting into a more comfortable position before falling asleep with you in his arms.

[ramp-it-up]

I just read Angel Baby and omg. F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful work with us :)

Do you imagine that Jake and reader will eventually end up as a happy couple?

TYSM! 😃

Yeah, Nonnie. I do see them together. 🥺

Quick Fix

Pairing: Jake Jensen x Reader

Words: 665

Warning: Fluff ahead. Mentions of stalking, angst, and violence. You know, that Angel Baby shit. Period talk. Mentions of pregnancy.

Summary: Jake suspects you of cheating on your unconventional relationship. What happens when he confronts you?

Do Not Repost My Work. Period. 18+ Only.

Jake was an expert in surveillance and tracking, yet he couldn’t figure out what you were doing. But you had always been one step ahead of him.

After your weekend of sex and games, he kept coming back for more. Not only did he love that ass, but he loved the way that you were smarter than him, and knew what you wanted. And that what you wanted was him.

You always gave him a mental and physical workout.

Hence the latest game: Find out if you were fucking someone else.

The past few days you’d been avoiding him, not smiling into the cameras he stashed around your house before you smashed them, and not letting him smash, even when he sent you dick pics, which you normally loved when you were working.

This last one this morning was responded to with: I’m busy, Jake. Give it a rest.

Were you tired of him? Jake began to worry.

Well, after all you went through to get with him, you didn’t get to decide when you two were over. He’d show you. No games, no bullshit. Just real talk. But he hid down the street in a tree to make sure you didn’t have any other joker over.

You got home an hour late, carrying a package and looking tired. He waited a few minutes and turned on the hot mics you hadn’t found yet and heard you immediately turn on the shower.

He knew your routine and it was only 7 pm. You didn’t take a shower until midnight, your bedtime. Only earlier if Jake was offering shower head….

He shook his head out of the sex cloud he was in and began to get worried. What if you’d just come from a hookup and were washing the filth of another person’s touch off of you. His heart beat a mile a minute as he imagined all kinds of scenarios where Jake would kill or have them killed.

When he finally reached the door, you were surprised to see him. For real. Now he was really worried. You were really done with him, not tracking his whereabouts. He gulped as you let him in.

“Well, I, uh. I just want to say…”

His mouth hinged open as you burst into tears and flopped down on the couch. Shit.

“What’s wrong? Angel, I…”

You looked up at him, sniffling.

“I can track anyone, anywhere, on any technology. But I can’t even effectively track my own period. I hate my lifeeeee.”

You sobbed for no reason. And then sobbed harder because you were sobbing.

Jake saw it all now. The moodiness, the disinterest in him when he was sure you were obsessed. He’d let his own obsession blind him to the obvious. Or was it more than obsession?

He sat down beside you.

“Listen. Go get in bed. I will make you a heating pad and order some food. I’ll be right in.”

You looked at him, smiling a little. “I’m sorry if I’ve been a bitch.” Jake’s heart did something weird. He had a revelation.

“Well, you did hurt my feelings when you rejected my dick pic.”

“More than when I dislocated your shoulder that one time?”

“Yeah. That snapped right back into place.”

You nodded, understanding. He was so fucking perfect. And cute.

“I’m sorry Jakey.”

“It’s okay.”

He smiled at you and you gave him a quick kiss as you went to lay down.

Within minutes, Jake made a rice heating pad and had procured Chinese food.

You were laying in bed watching To All the Boys. Jake was rubbing your back.

“This was nice,” you said, after the movie was over and you were falling asleep on Jake's tiddies.

“Yeah.” Jake’s voice was quiet. He stroked your arm tenderly. “I have a way to get rid of your periods. At least for a while.”

You snorted. “How you gonna do that?”

“Let’s put a bun in the oven, Angel Baby.”

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[minniejo-fics]

Yo!! Love your blogs bro I look forward to your new posts 💓

P.s. any chance you're willing to satisfy my current cravings for some seventeen fluffl?? I rly need more feverish/sensitive Minghao being soft and clingy with his caretakers(members) in my life 🥺

Here it is I hope you enjoy

Don't Wanna Cry

It was a rough morning in the Seventeen dorms. The group’s manager had accidentally told the group the wrong time for the start to their schedules for the day, so all thirteen members were running late. Literally all of the members were still asleep when the manager entered the dorm and  began banging on all of the bedroom doors to wake them up.

All of the members had gone to bed at the same time, but last night Minghao had had a bout of insomnia and had probably fallen asleep around an hour before the manager knocked on his door. He just wanted to go back to sleep for a little bit longer, but he knew that that wasn’t an option.

Minghao got dressed as quickly as possible before heading to the kitchen to grab a protein drink and making his way to the van. He opened up his drink and took a sip. He briefly made a disgusted face as he had grabbed a flavor that he didn’t particularly like, but hadn’t noticed until he took the sip. He glanced at the drink the members sitting near him had, and they all had the same flavor. They had either run out of his preferred flavor, or by coincidence, they had all grabbed the same flavor. Minghao sighed in resignation at the fact that his day was not starting off great and he would have to go through a packed schedule on less than an hour of sleep.

In the short trip to the company, Minghao had apparently fallen asleep. He found himself being woken up by Vernon. “Hyung, wake up. We need to get to practice.” Minghao groaned as he stirred awake then grumbled as he climbed out of the car. He stumbled a little bit, clearly still half asleep and Vernon had to help steady him, as the younger was genuinely concerned the older was about to fall over.

“You good there hyung?” He asked in concern. Mingao brushed Vernon’s hands away as he grumbled about being fine. In reality he wasn’t fine. He really just wanted to go back to sleep and he might have tweaked his ankle a little when he tripped. Truth be told, even though he wasn’t really in any pain, it was taking everything in him to start crying right then and there.

Minghao’s first schedule was vocal lessons and it was not going well. No matter how long he warmed up, or what vocal exercises he did, his voice wouldn’t stop cracking. The vocal coach was thankfully understanding that he had literally just woken up and that was probably why he wasn’t able to hit notes he normally could. But either way the instructor handed him a throat lozenge half way through the lesson saying that it was better to be safe than sorry. Due to the frustration of the disaster that was his vocal lesson, Minghao once again found himself on the verge of tears. He once again held them back, more so because he didn’t feel like crying in front of his instructor than anything else.

Minghao now had around two hours before he had to meet with the rest of the group for dance practice, so he decided to get some proper food into his system. He went down to the cafeteria and bought some kimbap and sat down at an empty table, only to be joined a few minutes later by Junhui.

“Are you doing okay Hao? Vernon told me how you tripped a little when getting out of the van this morning.” Jun had asked the question in Chinese, clearly with the intention of keeping the conversation private in case something serious was going on that the younger didn’t yet feel like fully sharing.

“I’m just tired, ge. I didn’t sleep well last night. Also my voice kept cracking during voice lessons because of it.” Minghao could fill his eyes beginning to fill with tears, but he didn’t want to be so vulnerable in the cafeteria where pretty much anybody could see him, so he once again did his best to hold them back.

“Just let one of us know if you need a break okay.” Minghao nodded to Jun’s words and continued eating his food. In all honesty, he was feeling a bit better after getting food into his system. Minghao then decided to just go to the practice room for the remainder of his lunch break. He figured he could just chill out there and scroll through his phone for a bit. That way he wouldn’t have to worry about being late.

By the time dance practice started, Minghao was definitely feeling better. He was still tired from not getting any sleep the night before, but he wasn’t feeling as emotional. He put his phone in his bag and joined the others for warm-ups.

The first song the group danced to after finishing warm-ups was Hot. Minghao was slightly off in some of the timing, but it wasn’t fully noticeable to anyone but him. The group did two run-throughs of Hot before moving on to the next song Don’t Wanna Cry.

Minghao had lost his footing at one point, and completely tripped over his own feet. He thankfully hadn’t crashed into anyone, but he did wind up on the floor. The Chinese member sat there in shock for a brief moment before he lost all composure and broke into tears.

Dance practice immediately halted. Seungkwan quickly turned off the music and Jihoon ran to grab the first aid kit that was sitting in the corner of the room. Seungcheol and Joshua quickly made their way over to Minghao to figure out what had been injured. The others occupied themselves with their phones, so as not to crowd or overwhelm the already distressed member.

“What hurts?” Seungcheol asked as he knelt in front of Minghao. Minghao responded by shaking his head while continuing to sob. Jihoon had the first aid kit and did his best to check the younger man for any injuries, although Minghao wasn’t exactly being helpful. “I just want to go home.” Was all the distressed Chinese member said.

Seungcheol nodded after Jihoon confirmed that he couldn’t see any signs of injury. Dino and Mingyu worked in tandem to lift up Minghao and they brought him to the van that the leader had called.  The drive back to the dorm was filled with silence, aside from the sniffling coming from Minghao. There had apparently been a recent accident on the freeway, because traffic was  bumper to bumper. Some of the members groaned frustratedly at not being able to get home fast enough to find out what was wrong.

The group wasn’t even a quarter of the way home, when Seokmin thought he heard snoring coming from Minghao. He leaned over and looked at him, only to see his features completely relaxed and very clearly asleep.

“Guys, Hao’s asleep. I suggest we all be quiet so we don’t wake him.” The other members were quick to agree and silenced whatever conversations they were having so Minghao could continue sleeping. It had taken thirty minutes longer than usual to get home, meaning that Minghao had been asleep for a solid forty five minutes. As much as the group wanted to let the sleeping member continue to sleep, they also knew that naps longer than an hour typically result in sleepless nights. Seokmin leaned over to shake the younger awake.

“Five more minutes.” Minghao mumbled. Seokmin just chuckled in response. “We’re back at the dorm. It’s time to wake up.” Minghao audibly sighed as he took a solid minute to open his eyes before getting out of the vehicle. Just like when he arrived at the company earlier that day, Minghao found himself tripping over his own feet as he got out of the car. This time he was caught by Jeonghan. The second oldest member heard a sharp intake of breath when he stopped Minghao from falling, causing him to think that the younger was indeed injured. He and Seokmin walked Minghao into the dorm.

The duo deposited the Chinese member on the couch and Jeonghan immediately went to the kitchen to grab an ice pack. Soonyoung and Wonwoo were also in the kitchen making a large batch of hot chocolate for the group. Jeonghan returned to the living room and sat down next to Minghao.

“Okay, what did you injure today?” Minghao just looked at the older with a confused expression plastered on his face. “I’m not injured, hyung. What makes you think I’m injured.” 

“You made a sound when you tripped getting out of the car.” Minghao, who’s mind was still muddled with sleep, still looked fairly confused. This caused Jeonghan to place his hand on the younger’s forehead to check for a fever. But, seeing as Minghao wasn’t sick, there wasn’t any unusual warmth to be felt. Shortly thereafter, Soonyoung and Wonwoo came out of the kitchen each carrying a tray of mugs. Each member took a mug of cocoa. Chan turned on the tv and the group sat in otherwise questionable silence for the next few minutes.

Mingao fully woke up as he was drinking the cocoa, and he finally fully registered the questions that Jeonghan had asked him earlier. “I’m not injured, hyung. I just didn’t get any sleep last night. The noise I made was from the shock of tripping again. Although, I might of tweaked my ankle a little this morning, but it doesn’t hurt anymore.”

“So, when you started crying after falling in dance practice?” Seungcheol asked.

“Being overly tired makes me emotional, and everything was going wrong today. Falling was just too much, and I broke down.” Minghao then started laughing to the point that he started hyperventilating a little (another hint the members were more accustomed to for Minghao being tired). After a solid minute of this that ended in a mini coughing fit, he continued.

“I’m sorry, but I just realized that, after trying not to cry all day, I broke down while we were practicing Don’t Wanna Cry.” This caused the other members to chuckle a little as well.

“I already got you the next couple of days off because I wasn’t sure how injured you were, so you can get plenty of rest.” Seungcheol said. Minghao thanked the leader  before grabbing the remote and switching to Disney+ and turning on Deadpool. Even though the entire group had seen this movie multiple times and found it hilarious, Minghao began crying ten minutes in. The response was Jun handing Minghao a box of tissues and rubbing his back in comfort.

[illumiru]

Hi, your tgcf posting has gotten me interested on the series. I actually binged the anime not too long ago but I kinda didn't retain much information since i was sick out of my mind lmao my question is, what % does the anime even cover, what do you think of it and is there a "best" way to read the novel and get into the series? ty have a nice day

Hi!! I'm so glad that I also got someone into TGCF 🥺🥺🥺. Okay, first, it's understandable that you didn't retain much. When I first got into TGCF, I watched the donghua (anime) first. While I enjoyed it, I didn't really fully understand all the concepts they were throwing at me because it was my first time delving into the xianxia genre and into Chinese media in general.

What helped for me then was getting TGCF Vol. 1. They have a section at the back of the book that includes: a Character & Name Guide (Where you can also learn about the different honorifics and titles in CN) and a Glossary, that would explain to you the genre and the different common terminology used in such stories. It's very helpful and actually pretty fun to learn more in depth about another culture like that. I really recommend reading that section first if you're new like me and wanted to understand what cultivation is exactly.

You can also watch this video here for an explanation on the genre, if you don't feel like reading!

There's no right way to read it. But reading the first volume is a good start after checking the glossary/watching the video! Not all of the volumes however are out officially in English yet but the same translator, Suika, for the official English novels has already fan-translated the novel in full before. It was only taken down when it was licensed. You can only get it if uh, you know someone personally who has it or have certain methods.

Also, keep in mind. The company that publishes the official ENG translation of TGCF, Seven Seas, is currently under fire for not properly compensating their staff and their freelancers and they won't recognize the union their workers formed (They even hired a union-busting firm to combat this.) While the union itself said not to boycott Seven Seas yet, I'd understand if that would make you uncomfortable if you want to get the books.

Anyways, the anime pretty much covers the entirety of Volume 1! I'd say it actually does a good job of it. The aesthetics are on point and the dynamic between San Lang and Xie Lian is portrayed nicely! I do think it misses out on not being able to show Xie Lian's inner voice more though so people who only watched it might think Xie Lian's an oblivious guy. He's actually pretty observant! Sometimes, his inner voice can sound pretty rude actually. HSBS. He's just too polite to say it. You'd understand more once you read the novel though.

The anime is something you'd really enjoy once you've read it actually! There are common limitations where you'd actually understand more how a scene happens when you read the novel bc there'd usually be more context there naturally. But for an adaptation, it's good and I don't think you'd go wrong there!

If you want to be motivated into reading more, you can also look at all the beautiful fanart of TGCF. hfbejhfe. I'm sure it can be inspiring! Even if it's not all spoiler-free.

So, all in all, sorry for the ramble! TLDR; You can first read up on the genre and terminology. You can google this, watch the video I linked or find it at the back of the official TGCF Volume 1. Then, just read Volume 1 or re-watch the anime again to see how you like it!

That's all the advice I can give! I hope it's helpful!!

[lasswithumor]

OMG I’VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS!!!

okay okay, i’m gonna but my commentary in the notes instead of the tags because this was SO good (i hope you don’t mind 😭)

“Such a mundane task, something so simple (and something that couldn’t happen in the hotel room she was currently in) made so extreme in her subconscious.”

NEVER RELATED TO SOMETHING MORE THAN THIS SJDJDJDJD

“Think today we can go blue. Blue’s a good color.” It was a simple pastel blue one piece that highlighted her curves with a deep v neck to reveal her chest. She decided to pair it with a blue fashion kimono robe.

okay i love her fashion!! can never go wrong with the color blue 😌

“Today is going to be amazing. You’re hot! You are hot!” Another deep breath and her voice stayed peppy while she forced herself to brighten up her facial expression.

aaaaaa she’s so cute, her energy >>>>

“Sad to say that most men turn out to be an asshole without a heart of gold.” Emma tsks, checking her nails. “What? It’s realistic.”

SFJDNDJDBNSH YES EMMA SAY IT LOUDER

“Good. Mental note taken to not really talk to you.” Emma presents a tense smile before moving onto the next person.

💀 THAT’S IT, IM OBSESSED WITH EMMA. she’s so bold i love it lmaoooo

“I cook. I don’t bake. But I would like to. It would help if I could actually do it properly, you know? Since baking is basically Chemistry.”

CAN RELATE 😭😭

“I am a stage name kind of person actually. It’s, uh, Hua Queen. It’s spelt the Chinese way so H U A. In my family, my surname means flower so the translation would literally be Flower Queen?” She shrugs with a sheepish expression on her face. “I know it’s childish. I was like 10 when I came up with it. Very much pun-like.”

no but why is this so cute!!!

“Personally, I like puns.” Bobby put a hand over his heart. “I love puns. And it’s cute you know.”

i LOVE his and emma’s interaction here, so well written!

She decided to go with a green mini dress with spaghetti straps, a square neckline, and a floral pattern. The white block heels and some green eyeshadow with nude lipstick would complete the entire look.

once again, fashion queen!!!

“For family. My mom’s from the States. She immigrated from Thailand to the States and met my dad in uni when he was abroad in the States. She moved to London to be with my dad so I was mostly raised in England. I’d visit the States often, usually for vacations and breaks. My dad’s from Taiwan as you could guess. We visit family there too.”

omg this little background info was so cute to read 🥺

“I can’t believe we’re here!” A masculine voice exclaims. This one sounded hyper.

HERE WE GOOOO LURIK HAS ARRIVED, the start of henrik x emma 👀

I LOVED THIS FIRST CHAPTER!! although i really enjoyed the emma and bobby moments, i can’t wait to see her relationship progress with henrik! 💕

Bombshell - Chapter 1

Fandom: Love Island: the Game (S2) Pairing: Henrik x Emma (Fem MC) Word Count: 4,962 words Warnings: Alcohol Consumption, Gendered Language (man, woman, girl, boy) Notes: This chapter covers Days 1 through 4. Due to a small rut, days 2 through 4 are mostly glossed over. I also commissioned Emma and will be posting the commission when I get it. The face claim I chose for her is Thai actress Chicha Amatayakul. The face claim for Henrik is Dutch model Ton Heukels.

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