#wow this got long ahaha

[peachhcs]

Can you do a lil blurb of Sammy and will still crushing on each other even though they’ve been in a relationship for a while now (like from the start of it to now). Like they still get memorized by each other to this day and it’s just too cute

waittt yesss samy and will still have such a “honeymoon” stage relationship and are always trying to find ways to “wow” one another because they’re just both so in love with one another. like it’s such a playful relationship of continuously crushing on one another and being shocked that they even pulled one another still ahaha

(btw i just got back to school which means i won’t be as active but i promise i see all of your requests!!! i’m posting this to hold you all over until i can get to them :))

au masterlist

when samy got a text from will earlier that day telling her to dress up when he got back from practice because he had something planned, she couldn’t deny the little skip her heart did reading the text nor the smile on her lips.

it was the way he wrote it and added a bunch of cute little emojis that made her swoon just a little bit. he had practice today, so say busied herself doing things in downtown san jose. she was starting to become a regular and a pro at navigating the city without will. now, she wondered what exactly her boyfriend could have going on him his mind that wanted her dressed up.

samy got back to the house and searched her suitcase for something that screamed “dressed up.” she never usually packed a lot, only really trying to stick to basics, so she was struggling and believing that what she packed wasn’t dressy enough. samy should’ve known will would do something like this.

with what she had, the soccer player threw together something that she hoped met what will had in mind. the long, pink satin skirt fell to her ankles and sat at her hips and the white crisscrossed tank top that hugged her midsection and left her lower stomach open screamed dressy enough. at least the floor length satin skirt was dressy. the girl stood in the bathroom touching up her makeup when her phone buzzed again and her boyfriend’s name lit up the screen.

WILL <3

when you’re ready come outside :)

she smiled at his message, hurrying to finish her mascara and add a touch more of lip gloss. samy stuffed her purse with her essentials, shoved her feet into her sands wedges, and then headed down the stairs to the front door where will supposedly was. her stomach was doing little somersaults as she pulled open the door and her eyes widened when she saw will dressed in a nice button down and shorts leaning against his car holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand. samy’s cheeks heated up as she slowly descended down the steps.

“hi,” the blonde grinned, eyes drinking in her outfit and his own cheeks heated up seeing how pretty she looked.

“will, what is this?” samy grew confused when he handed her the beautiful blue, purple, and pink flowers. she smelled them, the scent of fresh flowers filling her senses.

“just a little something for my girl,” the hockey player hummed, snaking his hand around her waist and thumbing the open skin on her hip.

“you’re so sweet. these are gorgeous,” she beamed, leaning up to peck his lips.

“get in, there’s more surprises,” will urged which just made samy even more confused, but she hurried around to the other side to climb in.

“what do you have planned?” she giggled catching the glint in the boy’s eyes and his mischievous grin.

“you’ll see. it’s a surprise,” will argued.

they rolled out the driveway and will wouldn’t say anything else, so the girl was left to wonder until they got to their destination. the hockey player reached his right hand over to squeeze her thigh, a soft smile on his lips. samy quickly latched their fingers, squeezing back and looking over to admire how good will looked. his curls were a bit damp from the shower he took after practice, but they were the perfect amount of wet and dry that they fell perfectly on his head samy just wanted to reach out and touch them, but she didn’t because will probably styled them just how he wanted them. instead, her heart fluttered again when he began rubbing his thumb across his hand.

it was a small gesture, but it was one that made samy giddy with excitement still anytime will did it. she felt like such a teenager on her first date right now with the unknown of not knowing where it was or what it was, but the butterfly nerves both of them were feeling and sharing.

when they got on the main drag and will started driving in the direction of santa cruz, she guessed it had something to do with the beach because why else would they go to santa cruz? she kept trying to find his eyes and get him to drop a hint, but will was really good at keeping his face set and secrets in.

“how was practice?” samy broke the silence because she still wanted to talk to will and hear his voice after not seeing him all day.

“it was good. we ran some plays and did a few technique practices,” the boy explained and the girl smiled.

“feeling ready for the game tomorrow?”

“i think so, yeah. it should be a good game,” will agreed which was the first time he’s said that in awhile, so samy was glad to hear that. she let him know that by squeezing his palm.

“what about you? how was your day? buy anything cute?” will turned the conversation to her and she flushed.

“it was good. i walked around downtown and just window shopped. i didn’t buy anything. i don’t know if i have money to buy anything right now,” the girl admitted with a laugh.

“if you saw something, tell me and i’ll buy it for you,” will was quick to cut in and her face flushed

“will, i can’t ask you to do that.”

“then don’t ask, i’m already doing it,” he beamed and the girl just rolled her eyes playfully. it would be a miracle if will had any money left after spending all of it on her.

“well, i didn’t really see anything i wanted, so you’re in the clear for now,” the youngest hughes joked.

“you act like it’s a burden for me to buy you things,” the blonde rolled his eyes back.

“don’t forget our roots. you never would’ve bought me something willingly when we were 12,” samy teased with a small chuckle. younger samy and will were such enemies back then, it was hard to believe this was how they were now.

when they pulled into the parking lot samy wondered what will was getting from the back that she wasn’t supposed to look at yet. she stood away from the car like will instructed just waiting for him to tell her what they were doing for the night. she couldn’t lie about the excitement bubbling in her system because will had always been the best at planning these little surprises.

“okay, you can look,” will said and samy spun around.

her boyfriend had a picnic basket slung on his arm, a beach blanket, and a bottle of wine in his hands. the girl’s eyes widened as a large smile crept its way to her lips.

“oh my god, will,” she gushed and the blonde just loved seeing that smile on his girlfriend’s lips.

“how do you feel about a sunset picnic on the beach?” he grinned back.

“i love you,” samy reached up to place a sweet kiss to his lips before letting him lead them down to the warm sand.

luckily, it wasn’t too crowded as they found a spot far away enough that the tide wouldn’t get them wet. samy watched as will opened the basket and pulled out two wine glasses and then the entire grocery store—he seriously must’ve bought all of the pastries, deserts, and appetizers.

“where’d you even get all of this stuff?” samy wondered as she helped lay it out around them.

“the basket is christina’s. i pitched the idea to her last night and she was very much on board. the beach blanket is mack’s. i got the food at the grocery store after practice,” will beamed feeling pretty proud of himself for doing this and it really was worth it to see the smile on samy’s lips.

“and the wine?” she raised her eyebrow.

“eklund.”

“ah, makes sense. well, this is really sweet, will. you wow me,” the girl giggled.

“you wow me too. thought we could have a little date since it’s been so busy lately and i probably won’t see you for awhile after this,” will admitted and a soft smile fell on both of their lips.

they dug into the food and the wine. for being best friends their whole lives, they never seemed to ever run out of things to talk about. samy and will talked about everything and anything while they ate and got (mainly samy because will had to drive home eventually) somewhat wine drunk. they talked about college and everything samy didn’t tell will over facetime. will talked about his teammates and if he could assign them a shred character who would they be. they talked about next summer and where they think they’d be besides the lake house. samy teased will about how much the fans loved his and mack’s friendships and how she was getting replaced (no one could ever replace samy in will’s mind).

by the time they covered all of their bases, two hours had passed and the food was nearly all gone. the sun was almost all the way set below the horizon for the night, but the lights from the town above kept the beach lit for them.

samy was laying on will’s chest. her head found a place over his heart where she listened to its steady rhythm. will’s arm was hooked securely around her waist, still thumbing the open skin between her skirt and shirt. now they were just admiring the starts starting to come out as the sky grew darker and the sun disappeared. it was so perfect.

“did i tell you how beautiful you look?” will mumbled making samy look up at him. he peered down at her while she peered up at him, a soft smile finding its way to her lips.

“you may have mentioned it,” she stroked her thumb over his chest where some of the buttons on his shirt were undone and exposed his toned muscles.

“well, you look really beautiful. you had me speechless when i saw you come out,” the hockey player said making samy blush from the bottom of her neck to the tips of her ears. those compliments would always get her no matter how many times will said them.

“you’re just saying that,” she mumbled.

“i’m not. you make me speechless a lot,” the blonde mumbled.

“you make speechless too. you look pretty handsome yourself. i didn’t know you had these clothes hiding at practice,” she half joked.

“i grabbed them before i left. been thinking about being here with you all day,” will used his other hand to thumb some of samy’s loose strands of hair away from her face.

they gazed into one another’s eyes as the moment closed in around them and it was just samy and will in their own little world.

“how’d i get so lucky?” samy muttered quietly.

“you tell me. how’d i get so lucky?” the boy echoed her words.

“would you have guessed we’d start dating when we were 12?” the girl giggled and will rolled his eyes lightly.

“you’re back to this huh?”

“i’m just saying. we hated each other so much when we were 12 and now we’re confessing our love to one another on a beach,” it just made samy laugh that this ended up being their fate even though she would never ask to change any of it.

“i mean i did have a crush on you when were 12, so it’s not that far off,” will shrugged with a small smile.

“what? you did?” this was news to the soccer player.

“i mean we were 12 and like having those weird phases and moods where we were first developing feelings..i don’t know, but yeah kind of. maybe that was why i was so mean to you because i didn’t know why i was feeling that way towards you. it eventually faded obviously until we got older,” the blonde laughed.

“wow, i didn’t even know that. i just genuinely disliked you.”

“alright,” will mumbled, but samy pushed herself up to peck his lips.

“i couldn’t imagine anything different though. i love you so much,” the brunette beamed. god, will loved that smile so much, especially when he was the cause.

“i love you a lot, samy. you’re my girl forever,” he wrapped both arms around her torso and held her ad close as he could even though they were already as close as they could be.

“you’re mine forever,” she kissed his chest before turning her gaze back to the stars that were now shining brightly above them in all their glory.

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Tattered Evidence

Yandere Xinyu + Julie + Wonyoung x Male Reader (SFW)

Word Count:2837

The wise detective slumped over his trusty desk, once one of the most prolific in their field now is much more resigned. Taking on small cases, this one would be no exception. A disappearance, collage student. Just up and vanished.

The police force instantly closed it, citing it as a classic runaway case, the detective had a gut feeling that was only half the story. Gathering all the evidence the police had collected, which laid disorderly on the desk. Nothing much, but more than enough.

A phone, adorned in a cerulean case,. Bright as the ocean, tiny little decorations painted on the back. The screen was fractured. A harsh impact judging by the way the crack formed, directly in the middle.

The battery laid depleted, plugged into the detectives personal charger. His hand anxiously tapping the mahogany table, feeling the blemishes and definitions under his chipped nails.

A notebook, beige in colour and tattered. The pages dingy and well used, a testament to a personal connection. The detective took a sip of the bitter coffee on his desk, feeling it creep down the throat. This was going to be a long shift.

The final piece of evidence was the most intriguing, a printed picture of their room moments after the reported incident. The room was dishevelled, pillows laid strewn on the floor in chaos. Blanket thrown in the ground, coiled peculiarly. But the weird thing was how ordered the desk was, neat and punctual.

This couldn't have been a run away, was the conclusion the detective came to. But he needed some more evidence, taking the scrappy book in his rough hands. Scrolling through the pages, useless revision resources. Math, English, Art. There had to be something.

He flipped to the back, seeing the tail end of a promising scripture. Rushing through each and every page until he found the beginning of these notes.

"Ahaha!" The detective let out, beginning to read from the beginning.

"September 7th - 2024

Oh my god! I actually got into it, Solemn University! Not the most cheerful name, but God! I'm so proud, I wanna try a new method this year. Writing down all my thoughts, heard on Instagram that it was helpful for the mind. We'll see, or well. I'll see, I'm the only one reading this, but I'm excited! None of my friends got in with me, but that's okay! I will just socialise. I'll report back next time I'm thinking." The first passage read, the detective readjusted his glasses. Reading the next page.

" September 15th - 2024

Wow, making friends is harder than I thought. People have been blowing me off left right and centre, but I'm not deterred! Classes are starting up and the teachers seem cool, especially my art teacher. But it is quite exhausting, oh well. Until next time, future me."

The detective kept reading, the cheerful nature of these notes didn't seem to match a runaway case.

" November 12th - 2024

God I am so bad at remembering to note things down, but I remembered today atleast. I finally found a friend! Xinyu, she's so nice. She came to me, I was just sitting there writing down notes and she sat next to me! Atleast I have someone, until next time, wish I had more to write about."

Xinyu. The detectives lips curved, a first potential suspect. He kept reading.

"November 18th - 2024

Xinyu and I have really been close together, she's really nice. A great friend, our first examinations were looming, she handed me most of her notes. Pretty cool, it's nice to have some friends for once, been feeling a lot better these days. Until next time, future me."

"December 3rd - 2024

Xinyu introduced me to the rest of her friend group, they seem nice. If not reserved, Juile said very little, giving courteous remarks. And Wonyoung gave not much more than a quick nod, Xinyu said not to think much of it. But it stung a lil, eh, too much school work to worry. Bye for now, future me."

More names, more suspects. The detective checked the phone. 5%. A bit longer before it could be checked. Another page.

"December 18th - 2024

I think Xinyu was right! The other 2 seem to be more willing to talk now, me and Wonyoung went rollerskating, that was pretty neat! It's nearly time to go home for the winter break, well most people. I won't be, but I hope everyone else enjoys. I did really well in my exams, time to grab a celebratory drink."

"December 23rd - 2024

Yesterday was really nice, I met someone new and I really think we hit it off. Her name is Yena, we met in the hallways after I accidentally walked into her, well shit happens. Anyways, she and I got talking and she invited me inside her room, we just hung out for a bit. Watched a movie, drank a bit, good stuff."

The detective chuckled, licking his finger to turn the flimsy paper.

"December 26th - 2024

Me and Yena spent yesterday together, grabbing some cheap chicken and a bit of beer and threw on a movie, she looked captivating. Her hairs so nice, I hope I don't come off cringy to myself. But, okay. The night got a bit steamy at the end, she caught my lips in hers. Just a small kiss, but I remember it vividly. Cherry lingering on my lips as she imparted her lip gloss on mine. That's all for now."

Scorned ex? Wouldn't be the first. He kept reading.

"January 3rd - 2025

The other girls arrived back, but I didn't spend much time with them. Me and Yena were spending most of our time these days, watching movies, going out on walks and just hanging out. Xinyu walked past us once, eyeing Yena with a disgust? Maybe I misinterpreted it. Classes were going to start soon, guess the grind never stops."

" January 6th - 2025

I don't know what I did, Yena suddenly started avoiding me? Why, what did I do? She just stopped talking to me, running off every time I tried to make conservation, her voice was super pale. She looked petrified, I hope I didn't hurt her. I would never hurt someone."

The detectives heart throbbed, remembering times like that, young love was a bitch.

" January 14th - 2025

Something felt different about the three girls, they seemed to be wanting to hang out much more than usual, casual touches lingering for moments far too long. I don't know why but I'm uncomfortable, it's all too much. But for now I'll handle it. "

"January 18th - 2025

Yena cornered me in the library today, face white with fear. She pulled me into a private room and showed me her phone, the messages made my skin crawl.

Xinyu, Wonyoung, Julie. All of them, they all sent horrendous messages. Insults, threats, pictures of her. They were blackmailing Yena. I can't believe this, I remember her words. 'I'm sorry, but I can't ever talk to you again...' I don't know what to do, I think I'll avoid them for now."

The detective was invested, he may have just solved it.

"February 1st - 2025

I'm shaking, they came in. They grabbed a kitchen knife, forcing me to my bed. I was trapped. They made it very clear if I avoided them any longer I'd regret it. Wonyoung warned if I dared to talk to anyone else she'd kill them, I am so scared. So scared. But, what will they do if I report them? They are fucking insane."

"February 4th - 2025

Its getting worse, way way worse. Theres always atleast one of them around me, when I'm in class. When I eat, when I shower, when I sleep! I can't do this... I need to think of a way out of here, before it's too late. They are getting more and more... I don't fucking know! But I need to go, I can't handle this. I can't keep writing these escapes in stolen moments! I need to act."

" February 8th - 2025

I tried to run, pack my stuff up and go. But Xinyu was just, waiting there! Knife in hand. God, what do I do??? Shit... They have stayed even closer, no free time. No moments to myself, I think they may be planning something, I keep hearing whispers. Snickers, everything is too much. Maybe I just run, leave my stuff behind."

That was all the pages. The detective rubbed his stubble, pondering the words. The answer was clear, he just had to find out where the student was trapped.

-

You came to your senses, head pounding, groggy as it awoke to the ashy basement. They trapped you down here, ankle torn and wounded. Skin severed as it leaked sanguine liquid, the metallic scent of blood overshadowed everything else, it's a miracle hadn't caught an infection.

You were alone, will broken and shattered. Clothes torn up, skin exposed to the elements. Nausea crept at you, resisting the urge to hurl, it'd only make your situation worse. The light in the middle of the room laid dim, flickering a washed white. Crusty ropes wrapped around your legs, thick tawny imprisoning binds that didn't let up.

The jingling of keys caused your eyes to dart, dread creeping up in your spine, watching the metallic door. It was Xinyu, visually a complete juxtaposition to you. Pale fair skin, smooth, flawless. You envied it in a strange way, given how she ripped your appearance from you.

"Morning sweetheart, are you going to be better for us today?" She asked, voice laced with sweetness, hands carrying some large box object.

"Fuck, you." Your voice was laboured, choking out each syllables as the pain pumped through you, head falling back against the plastic chair.

Tension hung in the air, palpable and thick. Her brows furrowed, eyes narrowing, tempting you to act up. Your hands gripped the seat, fear becoming stronger. Like an insufferable darkness trying to choke you out.

"Sweetie, is this really the route you want to go? I have medicine, bandages, the pain can stop. You just have to comply." She said.

Stop.

The thought made you think, is being defiant worth the agony?

Your thoughts were interrupted by Xinyu speaking again, "How about this, I'll clean you up, and you'll be good. Otherwise the pains just going to get worse, worse and worse. You want that? You want to suffer? Or do you wanna be good?" Her frequent questions made your head spin, the pain eliciting a grunt.

"Yes, Xinyu please. Just, make it stop." You muttered.

It was like a shift went off in her brain, aggressive posture turning into a sweet smile. Doe eyes gentle as she got close, the scent of her orange body wash cutting through the iron.

"Okay, that's a good boy... First let's clean your wounds, then shower, you smell awful..." She said.

-

The detective rushed into the police department, hands shaking with anticipation. "Ah ha!" He bellowed, slamming the evidence down. The room fell silent, listening to the wisened man.

"I've got a lead, his notebook. He noted his school day!" He waved his arms around, the officers looking with intrigue.

"Three girls, their names are Xinyu, Wonyoung and Julie. Solemn University, he talks about what they did. This is such a free case!" He said.

"Okay, but what do we do?" A police officer spoke up.

"It's simple, we try to track them down." The detective said.

-

Your wounds were patched up, thick gauze enveloping the injuries. Medicine numbing the burning sensation just a bit, Xinyu had taken you upstairs, laying on the plush, black couch.

Her arms draped over you, you didn't dare complain. Shuddering at the thought of what they would do to you, their wrath was unrelenting. "Hmm, you are being great, they should be home soon." She whispered, hands raking your hair.

"Oh god." You muttered under your breath, petrified. Xinyu was by far the nicest of the three, the only one to show remorse.

"Hey hey hey." She shushed, kissing your head. "Just be good and they'll be nice, you can do that right?"

You were groggy, exhausted, the first comfort you've had since you got here, eyes half lidded as you savored her soft embrace. A brief respite, even if you despised her. "It's okay, hate me all you want, just sleep for now..." She serenaded.

-

Your eyes opened slowly, still firmly pressed into Xinyu's chest. You chose not to move, praying to whatever spirit above they would notice.

"He's been good today, not a word of complaint!" Xinyu lied, overlooking the earlier insult.

"That's great, I wish he'd wake up already..." Wonyoung whined with impatience.

"Yeah, his breathing isn't as loud..." Julie mentioned, shit.

"Hm, that is strange..." A sudden burst of light hit your eyes, painful, the two girls in front of you. Xinyu was back hugging you.

"Oh, good morning." Wonyoung said, her voice uncomforting despite it's sugariness. It felt rotten, fake, sickening.

"Hello." You said bluntly, trying to hide your disgust.

She got closer, hand touching your rough cheek. The touch felt like a mockery, slimy, nails scraping against your skin.

"Hmm, you are still resisting me..." She remarked, "But no worry. You'll break."

Julie sensed the tension, "Hey?? Let's watch a movie, let's not spoil this moment."

-

The weeks went on, they didn't relent. Xinyu acted as the reasonable one, tending to your wounds. Wonyoung the judge, jury and executioner. Anything she deemed as out of line came down with the force of the sun, Julie acted as a mimic, taking the mannerisms of the one they were with.

The police actually did their job, working day and night to get any trace of the mysterious kidnappers.

The night came, four officers coming to save the victim.

A loud crash woke you up, head whipping up as all groggyness had faded. Fighting against the restraints, loud chatter could be heard. The basement door is definitely locked, they are always paranoid.

"Freeze!" A voice could be heard, it's unknown, foreign to you. Is this salvation?

"Move and we will use our taser!" Another voice, you panicked a bit. But this could be your freedom, you started to scream.

"HELP!!!!! I'M DOWN IN THE BASEMENT!" You yelled, throat rippling screams ripping through you.

"Keys! Now." A loud crash was heard, every noise harsh and disturbing. The air was leaving your lungs, deep, short, long. It was all irregular, unable to compose yourself. Hyperventilating against the rope.

"Shit!" A deafening yell was hard, thumps. Things falling over, your legs kicked against the restraints. Desperate to get it undone, shake, shake. It started to unravel, come on!

"Shit! Requesting back up requesting back up!" A shrill scream could be heard, the words filled you with suffocating dread. The restraints fell on the ground, jumping off the chair.

You grabbed the handle, aggressively pulling it up and down. Pounding your fist against the metal "Let me out! Fuck!"

"Baby! It's almost over, stay calm!" Julie yelled back, no... This couldn't be happening, it was futile.

"Shit!" A guard shouted, a deafening yelp being heard.

Footsteps came towards the basement, each step feeling heavier and heavier. Walls closing in, falling to your knees.

The basement door rattled, you started to sob, freedom being ripped from you without scene being able to see it. Fuck.

"Hey baby, I see you got out the restraints?" Julie asked, stepping closer. You crawled backwards. She was adorned in a thick red liquid, coating every crevice of her clothing.

"Dont move. We need to leave now, it's not safe here." Wonyoung said, grabbing onto you.

You had to fight, adrenaline surged through your veins. Heart throbbing against your chest, one hard slap hit her cheek. Rippling through the air.

Her hand greeted your neck, squeezing it harshly. Eyes glaring straight into your soul. "Never hit me again, or I'll kill you." She growled, taking your oxygen.

Wonyoung let you go, Xinyu catching you in her bloody arms. "Wonyoung, get our stuff. I'll get him into the car!"

The minute the other two left you stared to fight against Xinyu, thrashing around in her arms, bodies bashing against each other. Hands pushing her off. "Y/N! Stop it! Unless you want a knife in your leg." She threatened.

You kept fighting, swinging around with every ounce of your being. The sounds of sirens could be heard faintly in the distance, they had to be close. Just a bit longer.

A searing pain pushed into your soft leg, head going dizzy. "Ugh, fuck... Argg." You were incoherent, still trying to fight but it was useless.

"I got our stuff! We need to leave now!" You couldn't identify who was speaking, ears ringing, head pounding, the world was slipping away.

You could feel a faint impression of a car seat, being slid in. Everything was washed out. Your grasp falling away.

".......... " The sounds of voices, completely empty.

The world went dark. Even more hopeless than before.

[shunin-gumis]

Christmas Panic! Part 2

A Fragment of Happiness

These two will be the end of me.

Thank you aca and myun for proofreading!

Location: Downtown HAMA

Momiji: Phew! We managed to get a ton of stuff for making mini wreaths!

Nagi: Yeah. There were so many different colors and types for every little decoration, I couldn’t help but grab everything when I thought about what flowers would go with each of them.

Momiji: I can see that a lot of thought goes into making these! But thanks to you, I think we managed to put together a really good haul.

Momiji: I mean, I never would’ve come up with the idea to make mini wreaths using dry flowers myself!

Nagi: It’s nothing special… But, I’m glad I could help you pick something your family would like.

Nagi: We still need to get some ribbons, but how about we take a breather over at that bench first?

Momiji: You’re right.

Momiji: Phew… It’s starting to get pretty cold, huh? At this rate, we’re probably gonna have a white Christmas.

Nagi: True. It’s cold enough that maybe even Santa Claus would have to come down to earth to warm up too.

Nagi: …Chief, I’ll be right back.

*Nagi runs off*

Momiji: Huh? Wai– Nagi-kun!?

~~~

Momiji: (It’s been 10 minutes since he left… How far did he go…?)

Momiji: (Maybe I should’ve gone with him—)

Nagi: Sorry, Chief. I didn’t mean to take so long.

Momiji: Welcome back… wait.

Momiji: Is it just me, or do you look… more roughed up than before you’d left?

Nagi: …A lot of things can happen in 10 minutes. Like slipping on a snowman that started to melt and getting tangled up in a string of lights… 

Momiji: Oh no…! Did you get hurt?

Momiji: (Looks like even his bad luck is Christmas-themed….)

Nagi: Still, I managed to buy what I’d wanted.

Nagi: …So Chief, do you prefer coffee or cocoa?

Momiji: Oh… You went to get us drinks?

Nagi: Yeah. You looked like you were getting cold.

Nagi: I tried checking some cafes first, but they were all packed full. Then I spotted a food truck and decided to try my luck there.

Nagi: Call it a Christmas miracle, but I managed to keep the drinks safe and sound. They’re still warm too.

Momiji: Aw… Thank you so much. Then I’ll go for the cocoa.

Nagi: Great choice. This cocoa comes with a nice helping of marshmallows. It looks sweet and delicious.

Momiji: Wow, it really looks good! Mm~ It does smell pretty sweet! This really hits the spot!

Child who likes sweets: Mama! The cocoa that lady has looks really tasty! I want some too!

Nagi: Amazing. We managed to spread the gospel of cocoa. I’m sure sharing a nice cup of hot cocoa with her family will turn into a precious memory for her.

Momiji: Ahaha, true. A lot of families tend to go Christmas shopping together around this time.

Nagi: Chief… 

Momiji: Hm?

Nagi: Do you get along with your family too? Though, seeing you pick your presents with such care is probably proof that you do.

Momiji: (Nagi-kun…)

Nagi: …I was wondering what your family is like. We bought a lot of materials, but I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of wreaths would suit them.

Momiji: Let’s see… When I think of them, I mostly remember smiles. I’d say they’re a pretty cheerful bunch.

Momiji: I actually have a brother who’s not much older than me.

Momiji: He seems like he’s got it all together, but he’s actually pretty dense. He’s a bit of an airhead too, so I can’t really take my eyes off him for long.

Nagi: I see… Yeah, that does sound like someone related to you.

Nagi: Oh, um, I don’t mean anything bad by it. I meant more of the cheerful part, less of the airheaded— 

Momiji: Ahaha! It’s alright, don’t worry… I think you’d get along with my family.

Momiji: I’d love to introduce you to them one day. Especially my brother, I think he’d take a liking to you. 

Nagi: Meeting your family… 

Nagi: …… 

Momiji: Nagi-kun?

Nagi: …Sorry, I just tried imagining it. Somehow, I feel all warm just thinking about it.

Nagi: Like I’m actually a part of your family— 

*Nagi pales and goes stiff*

Nagi: Oh. Um. Nevermind. You probably think I’m gross for saying that.

Nagi: I’d probably just be a weed in your family’s backyard. A weed that’s better off being pulled out—

Momiji: Of course not!

Momiji: I’m really happy to hear you say that about my family.

Momiji: Besides, you’re pretty much already family to me, Nagi-kun.

Nagi: …… 

Momiji: …Um, maybe I’m the one being gross now?

Nagi: No… 

Nagi: I’m really… happy. Thank you, Chief. 

Momiji: Of course.

Nagi: …W-We should probably get moving. It would be bad if you were in a tough spot tomorrow from staying out too late. Yeah. That’s no good. Let’s get going.

Momiji: You’ve got a point.

Momiji: Nagi-kun, do you mind if I drop by tomorrow night? I want to make the wreaths together with you.

Nagi: Of course. I’ll make the best three wreaths of my entire career with you.

Momiji: Haha!

Nagi: (I should stay up tonight and practice…)

Nagi: (I was preparing a surprise for her, but looks like I was the one who got a gift instead.)

Part 1

Note:

I didn't do a Kaede version this time because he also says the exact same thing about Momiji.

[cainluvr69]

"Beyond the Diversion Called a Smile" Cain SR Card Story - A Lesson in Being Popular

Cain: So this is the house of the Sage's "Fated Someone"…

Chloe: There's chocolate absolutely everywhere! It's so amazing that they collected all of this from around the world. But anyway anyway anyway! It's their Fated Someone! Isn't that just soooo romantic?

Cain: Ahaha. You Western wizards sure love to talk about love, huh?

Chloe: Absolutely! I know that since the Sage is kind of in trouble today I should be a little more restrained and stuff, but I just can't help getting excited about this kind of thing! Hey, hey. You're super popular, right? Has anyone ever called you their fated someone?

Cain: Well, sometimes.

Chloe: Omigosh! Tell me more, tell me more! Me and the Sage got so startled we ran away, but what do you when that kind of thing happens to you?

Cain: Erm, well, it's not like I can accept their feelings. So… If they say it lightheartedly, I just laugh it off, but if they're seriously confessing to me, first I always thank them. They really had to screw up their courage to say it, after all. But after that, I turn them down very firmly. Right now I'm focusing on my duties as a Sage's wizard, and that means I can't accept the feelings they have for me.

✦✧☾✧✦

Chloe: …Wow. You're so cool…!! I… I definitely wouldn't be able to handle it the way you do. I'd be so worried about accidentally upsetting them or making them hate me that I'd get so worked up about how to respond I'd just… get stuck and not respond at all. …Even though I guess acting like that would make it all awkward and stuff. Even though we were just thinking about hypotheticals I started getting all upset…

Cain: C'mon, Chloe, don't get so down on yourself like that. Wouldn't they feel the opposite of that, anyways?

Chloe: The opposite…?

Cain: They wouldn't think it was awkward or get upset or anything like that. I think they'd honestly be happy about it. It's not like anyone enjoys knowing their feelings are unrequited, but I think that they'd be happy to know the person they love is considering their feelings so sincerely. After you let them down like that, I think they would still cry it out, but once they did, they'd think to themself, I'm so glad I fell for someone so wonderful. I'm sure you make everyone who loves you happy.

Chloe: … …Ehehe, I hope so. …I really hope that's true…! Thank you, Cain. I'm feeling a lot better now! Gosh, I really understand why you're so popular. I learned a lot!

Cain: Hahaha. Guess it was a good lesson for the West's young heartbreaker! I can teach you more whenever you want.

Training Episode: The Art of Being Popular

Akira: I'm back… Woah?! Cain, what's with all those packages?!

Cain: Oh… Is that you, Master Sage? Sorry. As you can see, I got so many presents I can't see past them.

Akira: Huh? You mean every single one of those in that huge mountain you're holding is all for you?

Cain: Yep. I had to stop by the capital for some personal business and then people just kept handing me them. I dunno if this waws planned or something but before I knew it, here I am with all of these.

Akira: Is today a holiday like Valentine's Day in Japan…? But gosh, you're as popular as ever, huh. But with so many of these you don't really know who gave you what, right?

Cain: …? No, I do?

Akira: Huh?

Cain: This box with the red ribbon is from the florist's daughter. This one with the blue wrapping paper is from a lady that runs a fruit stand. This long, narrow one is from the manager of a cafe on main street… Yep, I still remember all of them. I could tell you everyone who gave me one, and which one it was specifically, too.

Akira: Wow…!!

Cain: Ahaha, thanks. But this isn't all that impressive, really. I mean, every single one of them went out of their way to pick out a present for me, and then worked up the courage to call out to me and offer it. It'd be disrespectful if I forgot who each one was and started getting them mixed up, you know?

Akira: (He says it like it's just natural… But I guess that's what makes people like him so much.)

[mirisss]

Chapter 10

Stray Kids OT8 x hybrid! afab! reader

Warnings: Crying, mentions of some members acting violent (in response to (Y/n)’s past), mentions of scars, some anxiety, eating/food, sleep problems, I think that’s it, let me know if I’ve missed anything. 

Wordcount ≈ 2.2k

Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy this chapter! I can’t believe I’ve been working on this series for two years, it’s crazy, I didn’t think it would take this long but I am so happy to see so many people enjoying my story. I just want to say thank you for all the support, but don’t worry, this is not the end of the story, we still have a long way to go! 

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Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 11,

(Y/n) closed her eyes, fully trusting Jeongin, just as she would with any of the eight boys she now called her home. Jeonging couldn’t help but smile as he too closed his eyes. 

(Y/n)’s POV

I closed my eyes and leaned in, I wasn’t too sure what to do, but that didn’t matter. I knew I wanted this and I felt safe. Soon I felt Jeongin’s soft lips, gently press against mine. An electric feeling spread through my body. It washed away any anxiety that I felt, leaving me with only curiosity and love. Jeongin gently ran a hand through my hair as he put just a little more pressure into the kiss, I tried responding by leaning my head a little to the side, something I had seen in a movie. I felt Jeongin smiling into the kiss, it made me relax even more. His scent was intense yet calming, so much contact with his warm skin, the feeling of his hand gently running through my hair, soothing me. I never wanted this moment to end. All too soon, he broke the kiss by leaning back. A bright smile and sparkling eyes greeted my gaze as I opened my eyes. 

“Wow, your lips are so soft,” He whispered, but I heard him loud as day. “It was nice,” I whispered back. He kissed me on my forehead before he stood up, giving me a hand to help me stand as well. “You should get in the water before it gets cold, I’ll head out to the others, and we’ll see each other soon again, okay?” “Yeah, that sounds okay,” “Just call for me or anyone if you need us,” “Thank you,” Jeongin left me alone as I undressed and got into the warm water. The bath salt scent was strong, it felt like being embraced by the ocean and a summer breeze. I relaxed in the water, breathing calmly as I felt better after sharing some of my past with Hyunjin. I knew he was telling the others about what I told him, it weirdly felt nice to know that I didn’t have to share it on my own, telling it once was hard enough. 

Third Person POV

Once Jeongin came back to the living room, Hyunjin began telling him, Minho, and Felix about (Y/n)’s past, or the part she had shared with him. Felix began crying at the thought of the sweet bunny being put through such trauma. Minho felt angry, he wanted to find the people who hurt (Y/n) and make sure they couldn’t do it again, once he calmed down a little, he felt almost a little happy, happy that he found her and took her home. Here she would be able to live happily, in a home filled with love. With their family. Jeongin understood why (Y/n) had asked him to stay, not wanting to be alone, he wanted to run back to the bathroom and hold her, telling her she would never be alone again. 

“We’re going to have to tell the others too, do you think you’re up for it, Jinnie?” Minho asked, concerned that it would be too much for the younger. “I think I can do it as long as I’m not alone,” “We’ll be here with you, someone will have to hold back Chan-hyung and Binnie, they’re going to go berserk when they find out,” Minho said, half-joking as an attempt to make Felix laugh instead of cry, though he knew that it was true. Bang Chan and Changbin would not take this well, if Minho thought he felt angry it wasn’t anything compared to those two. 

“Hey, you okay, Lixie?” Hyunjin asked as he moved closer to the crying boy. “Yeah, I just hate thinking of our sweet bunny being in so much pain and being alone. I hate feeling lonely, it’s the worst feeling,” “She’s not alone anymore, she has us. You have us, we have each other. We have all felt lonely but we’re together now so we don’t have to be alone anymore,” Jeongin said, it resembled his talk with (Y/n). Stray Kids was quite a fitting name, all of them having been astray, lonely, and isolated, but now they have one another and together they chase away the hurt and pain of their past. In each other they found a family, they found love, and most of all, they found a home. 

(Y/n) emerged from the bathroom a little while later, Felix and Hyunjin were gaming, Minho was in the kitchen preparing some food, and Jeongin sat on the couch, scrolling through instagram. “Hey,” the hybrid said lowly, Jeongin looked up with a smile. “Hey, feel better now?” “A little, the bath salt was nice,” “What do you want to do now?” “I think I’ll go help Minho out, and get a snack,” Jeongin just smiled and gave her a thumbs up. His eyes scrunched together, making him look so cute, and (Y/n) couldn’t help but smile too. (Y/n) walked over to the kitchen, hearing Minho curse lowly just before she walked in. Finding him glaring angrily at a pot on the stove. “Hey,” (Y/n) had during her time with the boys heard them joking about Minho being scary but she didn’t see it, to her he was someone with a soul so kind that it could not know any hate. He was gentle and sweet, (Y/n) was never cautious around him, perhaps it was because he was the one who found her, the first human who ever cared about her. 

“Oh, hey (Y/n), are you hungry?” “A little, but I also want to help you, with whatever you’re doing,” “Can you help me glare at the pot for ruining the food I was making?” The two chuckled at how Minho blamed an inanimate object for messing up the recipe and not himself. Minho reveled in how comfortable the hybrid was around him, his heart feeling just a little lighter to see her smiling and cheerful after everything. “What did the pot do?” “It burnt the food, so I have to start over,” “I’ll help you,” “Okay, well, just stir this and I’ll make a sandwich for you, okay?” “Yes!” And so the two made some food, this time without burning it. Shortly after they finished with the food, the other guys came home. Happy to find the table set for dinner as they were all starving. The nine of them sat down and ate, Chan and the others telling everyone about the information they received during the meeting and whatnot. 

After dinner, (Y/n) and Felix volunteered to take care of the dishes, so that Hyunjin could tell the others about his and (Y/n)’s conversation. Minho and Jeongin sat down beside the tall dancer, ready to help him explain anything in case he found it too hard to say for a third time. Minho had been correct in thinking that Chan and Changbin would be angry, but he had never thought that Seungmin and Han would react just as strongly in anger toward the hybrid’s past. “Do we have their names? Or anything? We could contact the authorities if we did, even if it is in the past, what they have done isn’t allowed,” Chan said, looking at Hyunjin, hopeful that they had more information on these people. Hyunjin shook his head, “She didn’t tell me any names so if she knows, she didn’t share them with me,” Changbin clenched his jaw and his hands, anger flowing through his body, he took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. “She seemed quite cheerful now though,” “Yeah, she took a bath and just spent some time with us, grounding herself in the safety of our home,” Jeongin answered. 

“Do you think we should buy some scar treatment lotions? Or something to treat her scars, they may be old but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t at least try to treat them,” Seungmin said, imagining how uncomfortable it must be for her, he also wondered if maybe (Y/n) was ashamed of her scars. “I’m not sure, we’ll have to look into it and maybe bring her to the vet for a check-up, just to see what the vet will say,” Chan answered. “Honestly, I don’t know if she’s ready to see a vet or a doctor, you see how she is around other people, to have someone come so close and touch her, I’m not sure it’s a good idea, not yet,” Minho said, the others agreed with him after hearing his argument. 

“There’s one more thing, or actually two, that happened earlier,” Hyunjin said, everyone directed their attention to him once more, worried about what he would say. “(Y/n) had a panic attack in the elevator, which caused this whole ordeal, and when we got out of the elevator she kind of collapsed on the floor, and when I tried to calm her down, she kind of kissed me,” Everyone except Jeongin was surprised when Hyunjin told them about the kiss, after all, (Y/n) had told him so he already knew. “What? She kissed you, ahh, I’m so jealous,” Han said loudly, whining at the thought. “She kissed me too, or well, rather she asked me to kiss her before she took her bath,” Jeongin said. 

Just then, (Y/n) and Felix came back out from the kitchen, just in time for Felix to hear Jeongin tell the others about their kiss. (Y/n) shyly looked at Felix as he looked down at the bunny in surprise, he gave her a smile before he continued walking. “I’m sorry,” “Why are you apologizing, (Y/n)?” Han questioned. “Because I kissed them, and not all of you,” “Hey, no pressure. You need to take everything at your own pace, we can wait. There is no reason to rush into something,” Seungmin answered, his honey-sweet voice made a warm sensation spread through (Y/n)’s body. “Are you sure?” “Of course, we are, bunny,” Chan said, standing up and walking over to her, he opened his arms, inviting her into a hug, and (Y/n) gladly accepted it. 

For the remainder of the night, everyone did some different things, some were gaming, others like Hyunjin and (Y/n) were painting, some had gone to bed, and some (*cough* 3racha *cough*) were still working. Soon it was time for everyone to try and get some sleep. (Y/n) got ready and changed into cozy pajamas, then she followed Changbin to his room as she would spend the night there. She got into her bed, enjoying the soft feeling of it. Changbin whispered good night as he lay down in his own bed. 

(Y/n) tossed and turned in her bed as the comfort escaped her all too soon. Her body was on full alert, not allowing her to fall asleep. She tried to think of how soft her pajamas were, or how warm the blanket was, yet it didn’t work. (Y/n) then tried to think of the boys, how warm they are, how nice and kind they have been to her. How much she loves them and how much they love her, but not even this could help her relax. After 2 hours of frustration, she sat up, contemplating going to the kitchen and getting a snack. The hybrid was a bit startled to find Changbin sitting up only a second after her, her hybrid senses allowing her to see even in the dark, (Y/n) could clearly see his eyes being open, he was awake. 

“Can’t sleep?” He asked in a raspy voice, indicating that he had woken up from his sleep. “Mm,” Was all (Y/n) could answer. “Come here,” The rapper said as he lifted the covers on his bed, inviting her into his bed. While the thought scared her a little, she couldn’t decline the invite as the idea of falling asleep in his safe embrace just seemed too good. (Y/n) stood up and walked over to the bed, lying down beside (Y/n). Changbin gently put his arms around her, guiding her to rest her head on his chest, (Y/n) inhaled his scent, calming her body. (Y/n) focused on the steady beats of his heart and his calm breathing. Changbin fell back asleep almost instantly, (Y/n) stayed awake for a couple of minutes but eventually, thanks to the warmth and the safety of his strong embrace, the dream world welcomed her as she fell into a deep slumber. 

[amorest-viesse]

[Come Inside My Cage] - Rustica SSR Card Story Translation

Ft. Nero and Akira

Conversation with The Heart - Chapter 1

[Dahlia Manor]

It was after the mystery of the Lord, his Lady, and the Beast had been resolved.

Nero and I were bringing Rustica a pot of hot tea while he tuned the manor’s piano by the Lord’s request.

Rustica: …

When we arrived, he was sitting in front of the instrument with a brush-like tool in his hand. 

[Knocking]

Akira: Excuse us.

Rustica: Master Sage, Nero. What brings the two of you here?

Nero: Mister Lordy asked us to stop by with some tea for ya.

Rustica: Why thank you. From the fragrance, I presume this tea was made from dahlias.

Rustica: What fortunate timing—I happen to have some sweets that would complement it perfectly.

Rustica smiled as if he’d be struck by a good idea.

Rustica: <Amorest Viesse>

Suddenly, a round tea table and three chairs appeared out of nowhere.

A pristine white cloth flounced itself over the table and an array of beautifully decorated sweets popped up on its surface.

Akira: Wow…! Magic really is incredible!

Akira: (A single spell was able to get this room tea party ready.)

Rustica: Would the two of you like to join me?

Pulling two more tea cups from thin air, Rustica looked at us expectantly.

Nero: Well, I can’t exactly say no after ya went through all this trouble, can I?

Rustica: The more the merrier. There’s nothing so enjoyable as being able to treat some friends. Come join us too, Master Sage.

Akira: Thank you. Don’t mind if I do then.

I took a seat and lifted the warm cup of tea to my lips.

Akira: I heard you were tuning the piano or something like that. What’s the story there?

Rustica: His Lordship asked if I could play a song on his wife’s piano before we departed for home.

Following Rustica’s gaze, my eyes landed on the piano. Its gorgeous surface was marred by countless scratches of all sizes.

Rustica: The piano hasn’t been played since Her Ladyship passed away. 

Rustica: As a result, it needs a little tuning to restore its sound to the beautiful music His Lordship remembers.

Akira: I’m sure he’ll be happy to hear such a familiar sound again.

Rustica: Indeed. Once I’m done giving it a clean-up, I’ll start the tuning process.

Rustica: Would the two of you like the watch?

Akira: Can we?

Rustica: But of course.

Akira: I am curious to see how it works.

Nero: Won’t we be a distraction though?

Rustica: Certainly not. If anything, it’ll provide me with extra motivation to do the job perfectly.

Conversation with The Heart - Chapter 2

Rustica: First off, we need to check what the piano currently sounds like.

As Rustica spoke, he placed his long fingers on the keys and began to play.

[Discordant Note]

Rustica: …What do you think?

Nero: Hmm… Can’t say that was a particularly nice sound… I’d call it disturbing even.

Akira: You said it. That was nothing like Rustica’s usual playing.

Akira: I think I got the chills… And not the good kind.

Rustica: Haha, I’d say both of these are rather apt descriptions.

Rustica: Keep that sound in your mind. After the tuning is complete, it’ll be entirely different.

With a knowing smile, Rustica began to work.

There are about three strings associated with every note on the piano.

And it seemed all three needed to be tuned to the same frequency.

Rustica: …

Rustica began to strike the keys on the piano and adjust each string using a special tool. It seemed as if he was searching for the purest notes.

After some time passed, Rustica laid down his tool.

Rustica: The tuning should be complete now. Shall we listen to how the music’s changed?

[Piano Playing]

Nero & Akira: !!

It was the same melody as before, yet completely different.

Akira: This sounds like your usual playing again! The music is so soothing.

Nero: Right? Gotta say, it’s a lot nicer when all the notes fit together.

Nero: A little change goes a long way.

Rustica: Ahaha, it appears our instrument was originally quite the beauty.

Rustica: Although, its capacity for change was astonishing as well.

Rustica: The discordant sounds of its untuned state provided an electrifying chill. However, I’m glad it could return to its true form.

Akira: That’s true… Thank you for letting us watch, Rustica.

Nero: Yeah, I didn’t realize so much effort went into it.

Akira: Me neither. Especially when you had to raise the piano lid—talk about actual heavy lifting.

Akira: Actually, now that I think about it, you didn’t use any magic at all to clean and tune the piano.

Rustica: While that would be entirely possible…

Rustica: I thought doing everything by hand would allow me to truly appreciate the time our Lord and Lady spent with this piano more.

Akira: How so?

Conversation with The Heart - Chapter 3

Rustica smiled and tenderly ran his fingers across the keys.

Rustica: The scratches on the keys, the looseness of the strings…

Rustica: All these details reveal how this piano was played, how it was cherished.

Rustica: Even though its partner has passed away, the love and warmth shared between them are forever engraved in its being.

Rustica: Additionally, His Lordship personally asked me to revive the music that once played in these halls. As a result, I want to give his request the full respect and consideration it deserves.

Nero: So that’s why you didn’t use magic. It’s impressive how much thought you put into this stuff.

Rustica: Thank you, although, you feel the same way, don’t you, Nero?

Nero: Me?

Nero looked as if he’d been attacked from behind.

Rustica: You don’t use magic while cooking, right?

Rustica: That truly shows how much care you have for both the food and the people eating it.

Akira: He has a point. Not only is your cooking delicious, but I can also taste the thoughtfulness in every bite.

Akira: After each mission, I really look forward to eating one of your homemade meals.

Rustica: I feel the same way.

Akira: Thank you so much for all the time you invest in us.

Nero: Wow, I, uh, really dunno what to say.

Nero: Though… I guess I do pay more attention to who I’m cookin’ for when I do everything by hand.

Nero: It’s easier to adjust the flavorin’ to certain people’s taste for instance, or if there’s an ingredient they don’t like, I can swap it out for somethin’ else.

Nero: Since you can do everything in an instant with magic, there’s not really time to think about that kinda stuff. 

Rustica: I completely understand. While there are general guidelines for tuning, what determines the “perfect note” varies from person to person.

Rustica: As such, a song will change depending on the players and listeners.

Rustica: Thus, one could say that my music and Nero’s cooking are both ways of conversing with our audience.

Nero: A conversation, huh?

Nero: So, uh… Are y’all hungry?

Nero: I could borrow the kitchen for a bit and whip somethin’ up for ya.

Rustica: Would you?

Nero: Sure. An’ if you’ve got any requests, just say the word.

Rustica: In that case, could you make some of my favorite savarin?

Nero: Consider it done.

Nero: Anythin’ for you, Sage?

Akira: I can really ask for anything?

Rustica: Whatever you desire, Nero’s sure to pull it off perfectly.

Akira: Ahaha, you’re right. I’ll take you up on the request then. What should I ask for…

The three of us headed to the kitchen together.

Although the sound of our footsteps didn’t quite align, somehow, they seemed to harmonize anyways.

Thanks to a Huge Fan - Card Episode

[Living Room]

Akira: That lord had such an emotional reaction to hearing the piano tuned again.

Akira: He said it was as if his wife had come back to life.

Rustica: Haha, it was truly worth all the effort then to see him so happy.

Akira: Can all musicians tune their instruments like that?

Akira: Back home, I got the impression that you needed a specialist, so I was surprised you knew how to do it.

Rustica: It depends on the instrument, but there are many people who can do a simple adjustment before a performance.

Rustica: However, for a more elaborate job such as that piano, it is indeed more common to rely on a specialist.

Akira: Oh, that makes sense. So did you have to take classes on tuning or something?

Rustica: Well, I am a wizard.

Rustica: Rather than taking classes, you could say I’ve simply lived long enough to learn from experience.

Rustica: Although, I do vaguely recall a fan I once had who was a tuning specialist. I believe they taught me a thing or two about the subject.

Akira: You learned directly from a master? That’s amazing. How did this happen?

Rustica: If memory serves me right, they said it’d be unbearable should the day come when they could no longer assist me and the heavenly sounds of my music eroded at last…

Rustica: And stated that they wanted my every performance to be as beautiful as the last, even if they could no longer be there to witness it…

Akira: (They must've been one huge fan…!)

Home Screen Voice Line

“How do I ask for favors so easily? …While nothing comes to mind right now, I’ll tell you as soon as something does. Now that you’re here though, shall we share a warm pot of tea while I think? …Ahaha, splendid! Our tea party for two starts now.”

[cirilla-fiona-riannon]

Beauty & the Beast's Christmas

This is simply a fan translation and is not intended as a replacement for the game. Expect grammatical errors. Not proofread.

Gilbert von Obsidian's story (JP) from the last collection event.

~ I'd love to give you a Christmas gift, and yet ~

On Christmas night, everything outside the window was covered in pure white snow.

Gilbert: “Here, this is my Christmas gift for you.”

Suddenly, Gilbert hugged me from behind and attached a brooch to the neckline of my dress.

Gilbert: “I tried to make it with you in mind.”

Emma: “Wow, thank you! It’s so cute.”

The brooch, depicting a baby rabbit with colorful gems, was delicately crafted and beautiful.

Although I should have been happy about it, I’m currently preoccupied with something else.

(I haven’t prepared a gift for him. What should I do?)

Gilbert: “Hm? Why the long face? Aren’t you happy?”

Emma: “I’m happy! But I haven’t prepared anything for you.”

Gilbert: “Oh, so you were worried about that after all.”

Emma: “It’s not like that. I wanted to go shopping, but you forbade me from going out.”

Gilbert: “I can’t let you go to a crowded city right before Christmas.”

Gilbert: “Unless you don’t mind me being jealous.”

(He’s saying things like that again.)

(It feels unfair that he’s the only one giving a gift.)

Emma: “I also wanted to give you a gift since Christmas only comes once a year.”

(Is there anything I can at least prepare?)

(I’ve already made a Christmas cake, but it doesn’t feel special enough to call it a gift.)

Emma: “I got it! Gil, I’m going back to my room to write a letter.”

(I get the feeling that he's the kind of person who treasures even old letters.)

(I'm sure he'll accept it.)

Gilbert's red eyes lit up with happiness all of a sudden.

Gilbert: "You're going to write me a letter?"

Emma: "Yes! I'll write it quickly and bring it to you."

Gilbert: "What are you talking about? You can write it here."

Emma: "What? Write it here now?"

Gilbert: "Yes, right here, right now."

(It's way too embarrassing to write a letter in front of the person you're sending it to!)

He smiled and quickly prepared a piece of paper and a quill.

(He closed off any escape route in an instant!)

Reluctantly sitting in front of the desk, I gripped the quill, and he stood close behind me.

Emma: "Um, it's hard to write with you staring at me like that."

Gilbert: "It's okay. Just pretend I'm not here and write."

Emma: "It's not that easy..."

Despite my protest, it was clear that he wouldn't listen, so I mustered the courage to write.

("Dear Gilbert...")

Gilbert: "Isn't it supposed to be 'To my beloved Gilbert'?"

(Ugh...)

With every sentence I wrote, he interjected with advice or suggestions.

Gilbert: "Hey, what's wrong? Your pen stopped."

Gilbert: "How about writing more about the things you love about me or using words of love?"

(That's impossible. It's too embarrassing!)

Emma: "Doing that in front of you is just too much!"

Gilbert: "Oh, little rabbit is so shy. Should I make it less embarrassing for you?"

Emma: "Are you going to move away from me?"

I turned my head in anticipation, only to have my lips captured in a sudden kiss.

His tongue stirred my mouth passionately, igniting a warm sensation throughout my body.

Gilbert: "See? Now, it's not embarrassing anymore. But your hand has stopped, so hurry up and write."

Emma: "I really can't do this!"

(I’m even more embarrassed than I was earlier!)

Gilbert: “You’re going to give me a present, right? I’m really looking forward to it, so do your best.”

Emma: “If that’s the case, please don’t tease me.”

Gilbert: “Ahaha! Ordering me around, huh? Emma, you’re quite fearless.”

He laughed and slowly bit my earlobe, causing me to squirm.

Then he opened the collar of my dress and bit my shoulder.

Emma: “Gil, writing it down is pretty difficult, so I’m just gonna say it in words.”

Gilbert: “No. I like letters. So, come on, write until the end.”

Gilbert: “While you write the letter, I’ll tell you words of love.”

Gilbert: “Fufu. I love how even when you’re in a bind and at a loss, you still won’t let go of the pen.”

Emma: “You’re so unfair.”

(No matter how many words I write, Gilbert always manages to surpass them.)

(But I can’t lose. Right now, I want to convey all the overflowing love in my heart to him.)

I continued to express my feelings for my beloved in a letter while accepting the unstoppable sweet evil.

➟ Ikepri Translation Masterlist

[fluffyfeatherfun]

Random Brightney TK interactions I mafe

If toons can have interactions, why not we make tickle themed ones?

Feel free to do this too woth your favourite toon

(Just a few small notes, I'll do interactions like this)

(Ler toon->Lee Toon)

(There will be two sets of interactions for any toon interacting, cause every toon gets a turn, etc etc...)

(I literally spin a wheel for this)

Brightney->Gigi:

Gigi:"Pffft, Ihihihi m nhohohohot thihihihihickhihilsh."

Brightney:"Awww, are you sure about it?"

Gigi:"Nohohohhohot ahahahahat ahahahahahahlll."

Brightney:"I'm glad you told me that,otherwise my hand gloves would've been brought for nothing."

Gigi:"Yohohhohohou whohohohohuldnt dhahahahare, rhihihihght?"

Brightney:"Doooo yoooou wanna find out?"

Gigi:"Fhihihihne, yhohohhou ghohoht mhehe. Ihahaham ahahaham-"

Brightney:"Save that all for later, I won't hear another word till I hear some nice and honest laugther!"

Gigi:"WHAHAHAIT-"

Gigi->Brightney:

Gigi:"Wow, I didn't know you could be so noisy."

Brightney:"Dhohohohhohont mhehehehenthihihihon ihihihihiht."

Gigi:"Sorry, I can't hear you. Mind speaking a bit louder?"

Brightney:"Ihahaha sahahahahid dhohohohnt mhehehehenthihihihon ihihhihiht."

Gigi:"Hmmp, your want to act like that? Fine, be that way, I'll just have to resort to this!"

Brightney:"BHAHAHAHAHA, GIHIHIHIHIHIHIHGIHIHIHIHIHIHIIHIHIHI."

Gigi:"Mwehehehehe, now that's more I like it!"

Brightney->Scraps:

Scraps:"BRIHIHIHIHHIGHEHEHTY, GHEHEHEHET YHOHOHOHOHUR HAHAHAHAHAHANDS OHOHOHOHOHOFHOOF OHOHOHF MHHEHEHEHEEY THAHAHAHAIHIL."

Brightney:"Heh, that'll surely teach you to stop misplacing whatever items I borrow you!"

Scraps:"YOHOHOHOHOHOU FLUUHUHUHUHFHIHIHIHNG BHAHAHAHAHAHASHAHATAHAHAHRD."

Brightney:"Now now now, that's not a nice word to use, is it? That's 3 more minutes added for your punishment!"

Scraps:"CHUHUHUHHUHRSE YHOHOHOHOHOHOU."

Scraps->Brightney:

Scraps:"Who's laughing now, huh? Like a little paint around your lampshade?"

Brightney:"Shahrahacps, yhohohohu khohohohohw hohohohohohow hahahahard ihihihiht ihihihis thohohoh whahahash thehehe phahaahint ohohohohff, rihihihght?"

Scraps:"That's the fun part, you've got a mess to clean later after this! Your lucky that I'm feeling nice today."

Brightney:"Dohohohoho, sthahahap ihihiht, thahahaat thihihickhihiles."

Scraps:"What, your neck? But it looks so plain! A little sun gradient would make it pop so nicely! Or maybe even a bird, perhaps a mini forest."

Brightney->Rodger:

Brightney:"Heeeey thereee Rodger!"

Rodger:"Ahh, Brightney, you sound extra cheerful today!"

Brightney:"Been in a good mood lately. Need help with carrying that suitcase?"

Rodger:"Tahnks for the offer, but I don't really need it.",

Brightney:"Oh come on, I'm sure you'll love to have someone help you for once."

Rodger:"You don't need to worry abbbouuut..... Was that a back scrath?"

Brightney:"Uhmmmm.... Haha, Connie must've done that, haha.,

Rodger:"Let me guesss, you were trying to tickle me."

Brightney:".... Did I target wronf spot?"

Rodger:"Yes Brightney, yes you did."

Brightney:"Dammit...."

Rodger->Brightney:

Rodger:"Rest assume, Brightney, this is just for research."

Brightney:"Hehehehe.... Yhohohou prhohohomhihihse nhohohoht thohoho gohohohoh hahahard?"

Rodger:"Nope, not at all. I've always been curious about this whole 'tickling thing', especially since Toodles always plays that kind of game so much. So I've started a research case on it."

Brightney:"Ihihhif thahat hehehelps yhohohohur chahahse, theheheen Ihhehe shuhuhuhpphohose Ihahaha chahahan bheehehear fhohohor ahahahas lhohohohng ahahas yhohohu nhehehed."

Rodger:"It won't be long, I promise. Also, do you always studder likr this when getting tickled?"

Brightney:"Mhehehem."

((I mighhtttttt open request for TK interactions, but I'll need to at least set some ground rules since it's comsidered a new concept or at least get some progess done on my fics))

[mysteryshoptls]

SSR Floyd Leech - Platinum Jacket Vignette

"Happy 100th Anniversary"

[Land of Dawning – National Museum of Art]

Floyd: Honestly, before comin' here, I was only expecting to see paintings of the Great Seven…

Floyd: But there's actually a ton of unusual and cool lookin' stuff, like paintings of all their underlings.

Floyd: What should I check out next…? AH!

Floyd: It's the eels who worked for the Sea Witch. Look at those glowing eyes and those sharp fangs… So cool～

???: Hey, hey, don't you think these two look alike? Are they brothers?

Kalim: Also, kinda feels like they're similar to you and Jade.

Floyd: Oh hey, it's Sea Otter-chan. Yeah, I guess we might have similar color scales 'n all.

Floyd: But it's not like Jade and me think we're actually similar to each other at all.

Kalim: Eh, really?

Floyd: Yeah. Sometimes people'll mess me and Jade up and can't tell us apart, but I really don't get how they can't figure it out.

Floyd: Back when I first came to the surface, there was this one time that I got some funny looks in a hair salon that I went into for a haircut.

Floyd: They cut it just the way I asked, but what they were saying just wasn't adding up. And then, when I went to pay, they said this:

Floyd: "Leech-san, your hair grows back very quickly. I only just cut it a moment ago, I'm so surprised that it grew this long already."

Floyd: Yeaah, I'd say I was the one who was more surprised. This was my first time, but they said "a moment ago." Isn't that weird?

Kalim: Eh? What does it mean? Did you lengthen your hair with magic?

Floyd: Nah, come on, think. It was my first time in the shop, but…

Kalim: Ah, no way…!?

Floyd: Did you finally figure it out, Sea Otter-chan? Yeah, basically, Jade went and got his hair cut from the same place right before I did.

Kalim: I get it. So basically, the stylists there thought you two were the same person.

Floyd: Yup. Guess they didn't realize it because we both made the reservation under the name "Leech."

Floyd: Before that, even, when I went to get my passport photo taken to come to the surface, something similar happened.

Floyd: I'm like, seriously, how do they not realize it? Everyone's so bad at details.

Kalim: Wooow. I thought it'd be fun to have a twin sibling, but I guess it's not always great.

Floyd: Not really? Just like you said, there's a ton of fun that comes out of it.

Floyd: I'm never bored when Jade's around. Also…

Floyd: If I ever randomly feel like wearing something completely different from my usual stuff, I can just borrow stuff from him, from the clothes down to the shoes.

Floyd: Me 'n Jade like different colors and styles of clothes, and even go to completely different clothing stores.

Floyd: I can swap up my style in a snap, so it's actually pretty cool.

Kalim: Ahaha, yeah, that sounds like a blast!

[Land of Dawning – National Museum of Art]

Kalim: The King of Beasts here looks like he's relaxing, what a great painting～!

Floyd: Oh, there's an explanation next to it. It says, "This depicts the scene where the hornbill chamberlain is soothing the King of Beasts with a song."

Floyd: Huuuuh. So even lions relax while listening to music, huh.

Floyd: They say that this king was always strategizing, so maybe it was important for him to have his relaxation time, huh.

Floyd: Y'know, Sea Lion-senpai's the same, but aren't lions always just sleeping?

Floyd: I thought they were supposed to be ferocious, but even when I went to the zoo as a part of our land boot camp, they were all asleep… That was a major letdown.

Kalim: Hm? What do you mean by boot camp? Did you attend somewhere else other than Night Raven College?

Floyd: Yeah. Uh, so basically, the land boot camp is basically where the merfolk that're lookin' to come up to the surface go to study and practice stuff about land.

Floyd: You live there for a month, and they do a ton of different lessons, like how to walk, or how to live on land.

Kalim: Wow, that sounds really cool! So, what kind of stuff did you learn at the zoo?

Floyd: Uhhh, something about figuring the differences out between land animals? I have a super hard time telling apart animals that look similar, so.

Floyd: At first, I thought a giraffe was just a horse with a long neck, and I couldn't even tell the difference between foxes, dogs, and racoons.

Kalim: FOXES AND DOGS AND RACCOONS～!? BUT THEY'RE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!?

Floyd: Are they? They're all fuzzballs to me.

Floyd: But I could tell that an elephant was different from horses and the like, because it wasn't all fuzzy.

Floyd: Oh yeah, and the lions too. I thought all those cats I'd run into would one day grow large like them.

Kalim: EEEHH!! You'd mix up cats and lions too? I don't think I've ever seen cats with a mane…

Kalim: Ah, but… I guess I can't say anything. I used to think that when dolphins grew up, they turned into whales.

Floyd: Huuuh～? No way that'd happen. Why'd you think the name'd change like that?

Kalim: I don't really know, but I think I can get how someone who was raised in the ocean could believe that a cat would grow into a lion.

Floyd: Yeah, yeah. I bet if one of you surface dwellers came to the ocean floor, there'd be a ton of stuff you don't know, too.

Floyd: ―Oooh! That painting over there looks awesome. I'ma go check it out.

Kalim: Oh, which one? …HEY, FLOYD! WAIT FOR ME, I'M COMING TOO!

[Land of Dawning – National Museum of Art]

Floyd: The color composition in this painting's super amazing. The blue sky with the golden bug is a perfect combo.

Kalim: It's a painting of the Sorcerer of the Sands and a scarab! Both his posture and expression is really cool.

Floyd: I heard that this golden bug thing was the key to finding a magical cave… Why'd they make it look like a bug?

Floyd: Wouldn't that be hard to figure out? Insects and keys look nothin' alike.

Kalim: Hmmm, well, maybe… Maybe they tried to make it hard to figure out on purpose.

Kalim: They say there was some legendary treasure inside the cave. So I guess it's because no one would ever think a little bug would be the key, right?

Floyd: I get it. So then, if this was the ocean, the key might've been in the shape of a shell, or a crab.

Floyd: I bet it took the Sorcerer of the Sands a long time to find that magic cave because of that key.

Floyd: Or maybe, he was actually enjoying the treasure hunt?

Floyd: I know I get more excited tryin' everything I can to get my hands on something. The more difficult the better.

Kalim: What, have you gone treasure hunting too, Floyd?

Floyd: Not really treasure, but a ring.

Floyd: I once found this silver ring online that looks like an eel is wrapped around your finger.

Kalim: Woah! I've never seen a ring that looks like that before! I bet it'd look good on you.

Floyd: Riiight? But the manufacturers had already discontinued it. I wouldn't be able to find it so easily.

Floyd: And when something is hard to get… doesn't it just make you want it more?

Floyd: So, after that, I went looking for it, big time.

Floyd: I went 'round to a bunch of second-hand shops that carry the brand, and even asked my pops to reach out to some of his connections who'd know about stuff like that.

Floyd: I get bored pretty easily, so I usually don't try that hard trying to find just one thing. Cool, huh?

Kalim: You must have really wanted it, then! So? Were you able to find it?

Floyd: Yup. One of pop's connections was able to find it and get it for me.

Floyd: When I put it on, it totally felt like the ring was made just for me! And I got super attached to it.

Floyd: So then, I wore it pretty much all the time after that, even when I exercised or took showers…

Floyd: It ended up getting a ton of scratches, and got all tarnished, man～

Floyd: Silver stuff tends to degrade pretty quickly if you don't take care of it, but the ring's design was a bit complicated, so it was way too annoying to clean.

Kalim: Then, what if you remake it in platinum or white gold? They don't tarnish that easily. I can introduce you to one of my family's craftsmen!

Floyd: Naaah.

Kalim: Eh, why? I thought that was a pretty good idea…

Floyd: C'mon, Sea Otter-chan. I was all happy because it was hard to get my hands on.

Floyd: If I had someone make it for me, then that's not the same thing.

Floyd: It's 'cause it took a ton of hard work and searching for it was fun that I like that specific ring.

Floyd: Maybe it's a pain to clean, but I like it. So I'll use it until it breaks.

Kalim: Searching for it was fun, huh. I guess I never thought of it like that.

Kalim: Okay then, well, let me know if you're ever in a bind again. I'll totally help you then!

Floyd: 'Kaaay. I think I'm bored of this floor. I'm gonna go somewhere else. Bye, Sea Otter-chan.

Kalim: Yeah! See you later, Floyd.

Floyd: Hmmm, what should I look at next… Ooh. I've seen this painting of the Mer-King before, back in the ocean～

Floyd: I think they said that he was a super good guy, but could be unreasonable, too… Ugh, stubborn leaders like that sound like a paaain.

Floyd: Yeaaaah... The best kinda boss's gotta be someone like the benevolent Sea Witch.

[thesagesjournal]

[Log-in story] A Sonatina Of Gracious And Twisted Debauchery ②

Appearing characters: Riquet, Chloe, Lennox

Riquet: First things first, crack a fresh egg into the bowl…

Chloe: Knock, kno–ck!

Riquet: Oh, Chloe, Lennox. What are the two of you doing together?

Lennox: I ran into him on the way down to brew a cup of coffee.

Chloe: And I was just looking for a snack since I’ve been cooped in my room for so long working on new designs.

Chloe: What are you doing, Riquet?

Riquet: I’m making an omelette to repay Mitile for the one he made me the other day.

Riquet: He even wrote a message on it with tomato sauce for me…

Chloe: Wow, that’s so cute!

Riquet: Isn’t it? I want to make a similar one for Mitile, which is why I’m practising right now.

Lennox: I see. It’s convenient that Mitile is out helping Shylock with his shop then.

Chloe: You can sneak in lots of practice that way.

Chloe: Whoa! Whoever wrote this recipe went all out with the tips and tricks, down to the ideal temperature!

Riquet: Nero made this for me after I told him my plans.

Lennox: I’m surprised he’s not helping you personally… Is he busy today?

Riquet: No, it’s not that. I wanted to do this myself.

Riquet: It’s the least I can do to match Mitile’s efforts at the lounge right now.

Chloe: So Nero was the one who wrote this… Ahaha, I should’ve known.

Lennox: I’m sure Mitile would be very happy to know how hard you’re working for him.

Chloe: We’re rooting for you! Go, Riquet, go!

Riquet: Thank you so much!

Riquet: Now, all that’s left is to write the message with this sauce and… Done!

Chloe: This looks great, Riquet! It’s shiny and golden just like the moon! 

Lennox: The texture is nice and the way you wrote “to my precious Mitile” came out neat as well.

Riquet: Ehehe. It got a little squashed, but I’m glad it turned out so fluffy.

Riquet: It would mean a lot if the two of you could taste it and tell me if it’s good or not, but before that I have a favour to ask…

Chloe: Ooh, what is it?

Lennox: Ask away.

Riquet: I want us to cast a spell and make it even more delicious together.

Chloe & Lennox: A spell?

Riquet: Lords Snow and White taught it to me… It goes like this…

Chloe: …Uh-huh, uh-huh.

Lennox: …Got it.

Riquet: Alright, let’s start!

Lennox: Yum~my, yum~my.

Chloe: Moe, moe!

Riquet: Kyun!

Riquet: I’m sure it’ll taste amazing! Now that all’s been said and done…

Chloe & Riquet & Lennox: Let’s dig in!

[shunin-gumis]

Nagi On Stage SR Story Translation

Reeling in Childhood Memories (Part 1)

Thank you aca @/463ce6, myun @/myuntachis Niri @/Niri_riri and Dimi @/taatsums for helping proofread this!

Kafka: Up we go… 

Nagi: Ohh… That’s a lot of fish.

Kafka: I caught a lot more than I’d expected. I was thinking it might be a good idea to have it for dinner tonight. 

Nagi: How will you prep all these…?

Kafka: I can leave that up to the pro. Right, Ten?

Ten: Wow~ Totally saw that coming. 

Kafka: I knew I could count on you, being the son of a sushi chef~

Ten: No right to refuse, huh~ Well, it’s not like I mind. 

Nagi: …… 

Nagi: (I thought I could lend a hand, but I’ve never dealt with so many fish at once…)

Nagi: (I don’t have the chops for this… Not to mention, I’d probably just cause more trouble if I butt in. I should just sit this one out.)

Ten: …… 

Nagi: (What a beautiful cutting technique… The fish are being turned into sashimi so fast they probably don't even realize they're being filleted…) 

Kafka: Your handiwork is as impressive as always.

Ten: Well, I am the son of a sushi chef after all~

Kafka: I doubt you’d encounter any problems even if you somehow got washed up on a deserted island, so long as you’re able to catch fish there.

Ten: Ah, well, I guess? But I’d probably get sick of eating so much fish.

Nagi: (I think it’s more than enough if you can eat fish…)

Nagi: (But, a deserted island, huh… I’ve never washed up on one yet, but I can’t say it won’t happen in the future…) 

Nagi: Kafka, please teach me how to fish.

Kafka: Where did that come from?

Nagi: If I learn how to fish, then I won’t have to worry about starving to death on a deserted island, at least.

Nagi: And just like Ten-san said, I might get tired of– Well, not fish, in my case it’d be weeds. But anyways, I’d probably get sick of eating all those weeds, so it’d make a good alternative. Though honestly that’s more of a luxury to consider… 

Ten: That’s what you’re worried about?

Kafka: Ahaha! It’s a bit of a sudden request, but sounds like it could be fun, so sure! I’ll teach you. 

Kafka: I usually fish at Ooguro Hospital's pier, so how about we go there?

Nagi: Yes please. I humbly request your guidance. 

Ten: I’m done filleting them. Whatever comes next is not my problem~

Kafka: Thank you, Ten.

Nagi: And thank you for helping me come to a realization, Ten.

Ten: I don’t really get it, but good luck~

Notes:

The title has a pun hidden in it: 釣りあげたのは童心の想い出 where 童心 (doushin) means childhood/childlike innocence and 同心 (doushin) refers to people who are of the same mind (on a certain topic, etc) which could refer to them enjoying fishing together but also refer to Nagi fishing up a memory of Kafka's, literally.

Part 2

[the-himawari]

A3! Miyoshi Kazunari - Translation [SSR] MANKAI Treasure (1/3)

*Please read disclaimer on blog; default name set as Izumi

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Izumi: (Hmm… where could Kazunari-kun be?)

Muku: Wow, they’re adorable…!

Kazunari: I know, right! They’re so cute I could eat them up!

Izumi: …Ah!

-pause-

Kazunari: Feast your eyes on this!

Yuki: Aw, this little guy really loves the ball. He’s totally chasing after it.

Taichi: This one’s taking a break and sleepin’ super soundly! Sooo cute!

Izumi: Here you are, Kazunari-kun. What’s everyone looking at?

Muku: Director-san! We’re watching a bunch of dog videos right now.

Kazunari: Whether they’re begging for treats or caught up in playing with their toys—all of them are super adorbs and lovely!

Izumi: So true. Animal videos are so healing. Watching them always makes you smile.

Kazunari: You get it! Ah, by the way, were you looking for me, Director-chan?

Izumi: Ah, that’s right! I was thinking it’s about time to start preparing for your birthday project…

Yuki: Oh yeah. The treasure hunt project, right? Our outfits for our bromides sparkle and shine like treasure, so we came up with the birthday treasure hunt project.

Muku: I see, so it’s Kazu-kun’s turn next.

Kazunari: My moment has arrived! I was super duper looking forward to my turn coming around.

Izumi: On your birthday, I’ll give you a note with a hint on it. Then you'll use that to search for the present and the person who prepared it for you.

Taichi: On the day of, the birthday boy’s gonna film themselves as they go around hunting for the treasure, right?

Kazunari: You got it! But it’s just for your own records and memories. I’m gonna have fun filming it just like a home video too.

Muku: Fufu. I can’t wait to watch your video, Kazu-kun.

Yuki: I bet it’s going to be a noisy treasure hunting video.

Kazunari: I wonder what kinda treasure awaits me~. I already can’t wait!

-pause-

Izumi: And now your long-awaited treasure hunt starts.

Kazunari: YAY! Treasure hunting sure gets your heart racing, doesn’t it~?

Izumi: (Fufu. Kazunari-kun sounds even more excited than usual. He looks over the moon.) Alright then, here’s the camera and your hint sheet.

Kazunari: Thanksies! I’ll open the hint right away! Ooh, what’s this? It says… “Chilled Ramen”. Could this be…!

Izumi: Did you get the hint?

Kazunari: I’m locked in! ‘Kay, I’ll be off!

Izumi: Great, take care! Have fun.

-pause-

Kazunari: And so~, following the hint, I came downtown ♪ If my guess is right, then that person should be in front of the store…

Tasuku: …

Kazunari: …Bingo~! Hold up. It doesn’t look like Tax noticed I’m here yet? Since the stars aligned, let’s pull a prank on him! I’ll secretly sneak up behind him~… Slooowly, slooowly… …TAX~!!

Tasuku: !? …*Sigh*. Couldn’t you have called out to me normally?

Kazunari: Ahaha. Sowwy, sowwy! But the fact you’re here means I hit the nail on the head!

Tasuku: Yeah, you got it.

Kazunari: How do I put it? The hint was so straightforward that it could only be Tax, y’know! Me and Tax together are kinda like this shop’s chilled ramen.

Tasuku: Well… is that how it is?

Kazunari: Ahaha. Tax is such an airhead sometimes! This sure takes me back though~. The first time we came to this restaurant was back when we first collab’ed with Dog Circus.

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[elle-p]

Differences between the events script in the original and FES, not including fixed typos/spacing(which is the vast majority of it)

Main story

This one is also voiced

Bebe rank 10

Maya rank 4

Mamoru rank 2

The first interaction is completely different. Text only since it's quite long.

Mamoru: Man this is good stuff… If I had the money, I'd get some for Mom. …Hey, {F1 0B}. Can you keep today a secret? That I had ramen, I mean.

{"A secret from who?"}

Mamoru: Y'know, my trainer, the coach… They all decide what I can or can't eat. It's not fair! Normal people get to eat whatever they want. But, if that's what I have to do to win, then…

> Mamoru seems confused.

{"Yeah, no problem."}

Mamoru: Thanks.

> Mamoru is pleased.

Mamoru: Y'know, my trainer, the coach… They all decide what I can or can't eat. It's not fair! Normal people get to eat whatever they want. But, if that's what I have to do to win, then…

Mamoru: Man this is good stuff… If I had the money, I'd get some for Mom. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that, huh? I get to eat for free here. Not just here, but any restaurant in the whole strip mall. They're all supporting me. I'm the only one who can eat as much as I want, wherever I want. Cool, huh? But I feel kinda bad about taking advantage of their sponsorship, so sometimes I pay the bill anyway… Someday, I'll pay them back for everything I owe. But for now, I gotta keep letting those restaurant owners spoil me. Someday I'll be famous, and then I'll be the one sponsoring them!

{I'm jealous.}

Mamoru: Haha, yeah, right. I've got a lot of people to support… That's why I won't rest until I'm a big star.

> Mamoru seems a bit tired…

{No pressure, huh?}

Mamoru: Well, I'd be lying if I said there wasn't ANY. But you gotta have some pressure to keep you motivated, right? What matters is how you deal with it.

> Mamoru seems to keep telling himself that…

Mamoru rank 8

Mamoru rank 10

The Star ultimate Persona is different

All the test questions and clasroom lectures are different. That's so many, so I'll maybe do it in another post.

On 8/14, Edogawa doesn't mention his supplimentary lessons.

Starting Christmas date

Yuko: This is the best Christmas ever. I'm having an amazing time.

Yuko: This isn't my usual Christmas. To be honest, I'm normally not that interested in Christmas. It's nice, sure, but it's just another day. But when I was a kid, and we had chicken and cake as a family, after the presents in the morning… I'd wake up and find the presents right by my pillow. I really believed Santa had come during the night! Back then, it was so much fun… And now, this year, it's fun again in a different way. This is my kind of Christmas!

This one is after choosing 'So, what's next?', so I couldn't find footage of FES'.

Chihiro: What…? Umm, what exactly do you mean by that…? ……
I-If… If I'm with [F1 0B]-san…

Chihiro: I'm so glad we could spend today together… Um, thanks! I've been really nervous… ever since this morning.

Chihiro: This is, um, the first special occasion I've shared with someone… But, um… …if you don't mind, [F1 0B]-san… …… I'd like to spend more time with you like this…

Chihiro: Umm… I-I've been so nervous since this morning… Because, well… You know… Today is Christmas Eve, when you see lots of couples. This is… my first Christmas together with a boy… I don't really know what to do…

Chihiro: Ahaha… This is kind of awkward. It's not as if I'm with a stranger… I'm with you, [F1 0B]-san. I know I shouldn't be so nervous. After all, I've already embarassed myself in front of you so many times… …… Christmas… What a beautiful season.

Ending Christmas date

These are really long so just the text

Yukari: Oh, look how late it is… We better get going. Thanks for today.

> You decide to go back to the dorm.

Yukari: Wow, look at the time… …… We can stay a little longer, right…? I'm sure everyone else is going to be late getting back too, since it's Christmas… …Well, maybe not Junpei. I'm sure he's hanging out with the guys… But uh, that's a little off subject… What I wanted to say was… I want to be with you a little longer tonight… …… H-Hey, are you cold? It's cold, right? …… Can I… come closer? …… H-How about if you… wrap your arms around me…

> You spent time with Yukari until night fell.

Fuuka: It's getting late… Thanks so much for today.

> You decide to go back to the dorm.

Fuuka: We should get going soon… …Oh! Mitsuru-senpai said that since she doesn't think everyone will get back in time, we won't go to Tartarus.
I really look up to Mitsuru-senpai. She's so kind and reliable… …What about you, [F1 0B]-kun? …Oh, s-sorry! I think that came out the wrong way… I thought you might like Mitsuru-senpai… you know… as a woman. I guess I'm just afraid that… you'll go away... B-But I'm happy to be here with you today… It means a lot to me. …… …Thank you for staying with me. I'll always be happy to support you… and to be with you. Not just in battle, or during a mission, but… from now on, I… Love-- …*gasp* U-Um! Sorry about that! …… What should we do after this…? After all… we have more time…

> You spent time with Fuuka until night fell.

Mitsuru: It's getting late… Thank you for accompanying me today.

> You decide to go back to the dorm.

Mitsuru:
It's getting late… …Sometimes, when I'm with you, I wish the wristwatch had never been invented. What would you call this feeling…? …… Is it safe to say it's…? …… S-Sorry. I was talking to myself. …… It was only an idle thought. Don't look at me like that… You'll see my face getting red… …… This place is too bright… …Let's change places.

> You spent time with Mitsuru until night fell.

Yuko: Wow, look at the time… We'd better get going. Thanks for coming today!

> You decide to go back to the dorm.

Yuko: Shoot, how'd it get so late…? I don't wanna go home. …… I want to stay here… …... Just kidding! ……
I mean, we have school tomorrow. We can't stay here all night dressed in our uniforms! So we've gotta go home… right? ……
…Well… Let's stay a little bit longer…

> You spent time with Yuko until night came.

Chihiro: Wow, it's getting late… Thanks for today.

> You decide to go back to the dorm.

Chihiro: Did you… notice the time…? It flew by so fast. I hope we don't get in trouble with the police… their station is right there, too. …… …But I might not mind if that happens… I just want to stay by your side for a little longer… When I'm with you, I'm nervous, but I'm comfortable, too… I don't know what to think… But those are the times I love… the times I spend with you. …… A-And not just the times… Your face, your fingers, your smell… Everything… ……
D-Don't make me say it… …… Ohhh…!

> You spent time with Chihiro until night came.

[curious-about-dramas]

The Heart Killers EP 7 - (text) reaction

After two full weeks, I am ready. Spoiler alert - this episode is 1000000000/10 for me.

PART 1 / 4

I've seen so many times EP6, and all the previous EPs to be honest, these days and yet the preview hits hard. I don't remember EVER being so invested in a series. A combination of my 2 favorite ships with my favourite director outside of school/uni does the trick.

Please, Kant, say the truth! Bison told you more than once that he appreciates being told the truth before hand - since you don't already know he knows. I don't think I believe the captain when he said Bison would have killed him if he told the truth. He would be angry, sure, but if Bison knew he did it for Babe, I think he would understand. Not sure about their relationship though.

Sh*t, Bison's with Babe. Bison, didn't you have to be with Fadel? Or at least, that's what you told Kant at the bar. Surprise you say? Mmmh, maybe some time has passed since last EP, ok.

Wow, this Bison and the Bison we saw in the last frame of EP6 are (or rather, seem) 2 different people. His acting is scary ... Khaotung is literally awesome.

Happy birthday, Bison! So, 25 now? I do wonder if it's even real or just a ruse to get Kant. Also, how many birthdays are they celebrating in the making of this series - First, Dunk and Khaotung celebrated theirs while filming, now Bison too.

Yeah, this is all very fishy, I don't like it. Be very wary, Kant.

Style!!! Hello!?!?! That was sooooooooooo hot, Fadel! I need to watch it again ... for science. And maybe gif it, I don't know. The way he pulled Style from beneath the car was 10/10 for me.

Fadel's really into garage sex, I see. And that kiss - Joong!!! Please, continue to give lessons in kissing, you can use Dunk as prop, no worries. BTW, Tutor did a similar lesson with Yim in Cutie Pie, but their kiss was much more sweet (they've changed A LOT since then).

Same excuse for popping up unexpected … damn! It is a ruse.

BTW I just saw the first part is 30 minutes - what?! How long is this episode?

Well, you did change for him, Fadel, so. At least, you're acknowledging it.

No, dad!! That was also a very nice kiss you just interrupted. Good for you, to get to know Fadel. Style's dad is great.

Also Fadel auto-inviting himself to stay over. Are the brothers thinking to look for something at their respective boyfriends house? Like Kant did in the room downstairs. Sh*t, did they actually see the footage? I am getting worried for our little snitchers. Will the brothers really love them to death?! Soffocate him with kisses and romance, Fadel! LOL

Dad's speech almost made me cry. I see Fadel is also having a really hard time reconciling Style's dad story with the snitchers' agenda.

"No matter what happens, I'll keep all the good memories." Oh, Bison.

He's also saying "I love you" … and Kant said it back. And the music so ominous.

You ARE happier, you smile more ... you wear colors. We all see this, Fadel.

Happy belated birthday, Fadel! Yep, all the birthdays ahaha

That shirt is a crop top!!!!!!!!! Style, the man that you are - you got him in a crop top! EDIT: Dunk, that pic you posted is THE heart killer.

LOL Style got scared for a second there. That's not a real gun, don't worry ... for now. EDIT: can we appreciate that Style got more scared of Fadel with the BB Gun than with the actual gun?! Again, priorities.

"i'll be your shield" is so ironic. LOL "He started all this" …. are Fadel and Bison THAT good at finding the truth after all?! It's like a mine field this conversation … poor Style. "Make sure no one shoots me in the back" ahahahahahaha "Can i trust you with that?" OMG such a loaded question. And the worst part is Style is actually getting what Fadel is saying - like, what's he really saying. Even as incredulous as he is, he can see the loaded questions. I fear for the end of this episode.

Oh f*ck f*ck f*ck, another gun … please tell me its not real … sh*t, it is … Bison!!! Well, we were waiting for unhinged Bison after all. Thank you, Fadel.

2 nights ago … no, not the trophy. I am crying same as Bison. That trophy was like a symbol of an innocent Bison, a sweet waiter, not a cruel cold-blooded killer. And he literally burnt it.

He also told Fadel about how Style got into the mess; right, he knew about Style not being 100% truthful, I forgot. "I trust you more than anyone" - this hurt like a mother trucker. At least he's honest, we'll give Bison that. Joong and Khaotung, you both own this scene - congratulations!! Cannot compliment you enough.

"Nothing hurts more than betrayal" after he just found out that he was betrayed by both Style and Bison, the two people he loves and (let's face it) trusts more in his life. Oh, Fadel! I feel for you.

"And I mean crazy in love, not crazy like a psycho." LOL Fadel, yeah should have been more specific. You need to explain it very well to Bison.

Man, how much it hurt Bison to say "My boyfriend's the best" … kudos, Khaotung!

Style shot Kant in the back, then said "Love sure makes you do something stupid" … P'Jojo!!!! and Fadel moving to stand besides his bf - foreshadowing, anyone?

Also, wait a second - those were BB guns, not paint balls … so, they'll do another one?! Maybe when all is well …..

Ooooooh, now you're looking at the footage, Bison. See, it was there all along!

Wtf?! That was gory as hell … at least it was in black and white. Fadel's imagination was horny, Style's was sensual/emotional, Bison's … scary crazy. How many ways he's killing him?!

Oh, look how quick reflexes our little hitman has! So cute, a birthday cake - "I'm still your brother". I feel like he's trying better - like Bison told him about Kant and Babe's relationship and he's trying to do better for Bison. Even if/when he's angry with him - the bestest of big brothers really. And they sell it so well, you couldn't tell Khaotung is more than 2 years Joong's senior.

It's all due tonight. Ok, at least they're not dragging it out.

Kant is justly suspicious, Style so naive. He's also the one who knows the least, has lied the least, is the most optimistic. i feel for him. If only life were a Disney movie and we were all protagonists, Style.

PART 2 / 4

Helping a stranger out of nowhere because they are killers, but good ones. I wonder if Style and/or Kant is seeing this.

First's smile should be illegal … its too cute!

Bison's really touched by it. He really likes that necklace. He's about to cry. Me too, sweetie. And it's real, even if you don't believe it.

Please, do marry him! I love that more and more comments about marriage are appearing in Thai BLs. Also, we could put a small novel spoiler here.

Wth?! I got scared too. Style!!! Fadel was really panicking. I thought Fadel drugged him, but then he wouldn't have panicked as much.

"I'm a damn fool. That's how you got me." Crying … At least you're self-aware, good for you, Fadel! Both for being a fool AND for being "got" (no escape possible now). Their lines are sooooooo on point this episode. P'Jojo give yourself and whoever helped you write the script a raise.

He's taking forever to open that necklace - it this your first time, Fadel?

Who was that? Keen? Yep, Keen.

How long is he peeing for?! Please flush and wash your hands. Oh, eew eew eew!

Yeah, jealous my a*s. Oh Style, so naive and waaay too confident. How much this distraction will cost them?!

And as soon as he got back he's already helping Kant with the little kid … oh, Style. Fadel, please just keep him! Also, that mother needs to have her eyes checked - they looked trust-worthy? Those are literally a thief and a professional killer; take the kid to the bathroom with you and have him wait outside your door or something.

Yep, Keen with a gun - a real gun - and his targets and a little kid. Why do I feel he won't care about that like Fadel did? It's a nice parallel they set up between Keen and Fadel, with guns and younger boys.

What?! Not him, the other guy!!! That's a plot twist. That guy looked suspicious, but man! Ok, now what? The killers are playing cops? I do love me some anti-heroes (see almost all of the characters played by Vin Diesel these past 20+ years).

LOL Style. "Take it back! You're my boyfriend!" Priorities set straight. EDIT: Apparently the official translation is too bland, he said "Her husband my a*s! You're my boyfriend!" It's even better, yeah.

Fadel was grazed … sh*t, a knife. Bison! I thought it would have been a gun shot. I don't know if this is better or worse.

Still this divertion probably saved Kant's and Style's life. At least for tonight.

So in the end Keen went undetected. Only Style saw him. Oh, how did he not recognized him from that time in the burger shop? It was a while ago, but he was looking rather intently that time. Kant should have been the only one to not recognize Keen at all.

PART 3 / 4

"I am always here to help". This is such a Style phrase. I love that I got to know that about him.

Also, I love how Style's able to read Fadel so well despite how little he knows about everything. Fadel really should thank Kant for giving him Style.

Fadel's back to his old cold self, right?

"Sounds scary as hell." - yeah, because it is, sweetie. You're showing your cards, Fadel. Why?

"I want to tell you everything." Oh, Kant. Was Bison also about to cry? Even lying there on the bed. Yep, he's not asleep.

Ok, you know what? I see this as a good thing - Kant is now free from the captain. Let's join the killers team! LOL

He took him out. Damn, Bison! With a syringe, too. May I present to you unhinged Bison in action, for real. Not imagination, not stopped by Fadel.

Oh, yeah, you should worry for your friend, for yourself, Style.

Sh*t, just past them. And I bet Bison will think Kant called them on him … damn.

"F*ck, f*ck, goddam*". LOL, I see it's not just me whose saying/writing all these bad words tonight. It's not something I usually do, but I'm probably too hyped for this EP (oops).

PART 4 / 4

Yep, Style realizes something's wrong. Be wary, Style! Oh, from behind, Fadel!!!!! No, poor Style. Also, Fadel was one handed - helpless, really helpless, Style.

The final confrontation - Fadel's voice coming from out of frame like the final nail to the coffin. There's no going back now. Alea iacta est.

"You work for the police." Not really, but I'm not sure how much of a difference that makes right now. Still, Style's so strong here, even almost naked and tied and with a gun to his head - impressive. And he's not telling Fadel about the car. Not that that's so important in the grand scale of things - lies, police, killers; but still. Bison came fully clean with Fadel.

So, Fadel also doesnt know where Bison is. Yep, Bison is truly crazy …. hurt crazy, but you know crazy.

P'Jojo is playing with us, Bison's the psycho crazy one, Fadel wouldnt shoot … right?

And the other bfs are at sea, of course. Make it really hurt, right Bison? He's angry crazy, phycho crazy, hurt crazy, in love crazy … all types of crazy.

Oh sh*t, was Kant also in the plane crash with his parents?!

There's no one there to help you, Kant. Man, he looks so scared - so terrified - and he's trying to calmly talk to Bison. They're both hurting so much right now, it's so painful to watch. And jump it is! I feel like I've been crying this whole episode, man. First, this episode is yours - also Joong's, but mostly yours! You should never say sorry for having played this character, it is amazing really.

Oh, he's got his clothes back - you go, Style! "Yes, Mr. Hitman. I'm scared enough as it is, no need to threaten me."

Still, if you think about it, now that Fadel's more calm than at the pool, he's back to his old self … which Style came to love. With the gun, sure, but it's old grumpy Fadel. Same hard exterior, so maybe also same soft-ish interior? I like Style's look before going to the car, it's like he feels that things are right again. And he likes that. No more too affectionate Fadel, which was too weird for him. Also, he's back to sassying Fadel, which he also enjoys.

See, the music is also Style's jam! After the big scare at the pool, all is well again for Style. EDIT: the big bad scary hitman also took his advice and went to sleep ... yeah, all is well again.

Where are they going though?

[bobokitty]

I'm sure this varies heavily depending on advertisement vs serialized shows and also budget and time constraints, but how 'super particular' can a production be about the way something is animated/how something looks, etc? Even though everything is preplanned, there are guides/model sheets to follow, and drawover/ correction artists are there to help keep consistency between different artists' works, there are still massive differences.

I had always been curious about how in Nocturne (wow, what a shock I'm bringing this up hahaha), the exact same character will look slightly different per cut or that the way a character moves is slightly different to the point where you can start mentally picking out who worked on what. This also brings the question of how much an artist's own style is allowed to peak through? Whether that be how they treat the movement of the character or just how a character is drawn. Or are the differences just preplanned out?

This got really long my bad but tldr;

How pedantic is a production on strictly following style guides? Does it get looser depending on the constraints or does it stay the same throughout?

2. How much is an artist's own style allowed to shine through in a project?

Thank you for reading my wordy question, I hope it makes sense and hope you have a nice day :D

Very good question! The short answer is that it depends on both the artist and production schedule.

For Nocturne Season 1, one of our animators, Tam Lu, has a very unique style. You can see it in episode 3, which he directed. He's basically well-known enough and liked by the Deats bros to go and lean into that. He can also do on-model normal anime stuff if need be as well if the scene calls for it. When you get to a certain level/notoriety, you get some more leeway. Like, if you bring in Masaaki Yuasa to work on an Adventure Time short, you're gonna get something VERY Yuasa in style.

When you're a smaller artist, you're going to have less bargaining power, unless the director really likes your work and wants your style to shine through even more. Basically, the director or showrunner get's to decide how on model you have to be.

Next comes production time. Let's say, you're an animator brought on Nocturne, who is good at motion, but struggles with putting Maria's cat on model. If you're fast enough, there's time for drawovers and redlining from one of the supervisors. But what if you ran behind and animation needs to get shipped out like, tomorrow? Well, the only time to correct them is going to be in post, unless the outsourcer cleaning things up does it (most likely will not). Now it's kind of a well shit situation. The team does what they can to fix things before air but sometimes there's not enough time and you gotta hope nobody cares ahaha.

ALSO. The budget of a show determines how much time you have making style sheets. Look, we'd all love to have the insane bibles that 2D Disney movies used to have. I've seen some of them, and it's like, woah. You have a whole section just talking about how hands are done for this one movie. It would be nice if we could have more information to give the animators on how to put things on style. Alas, that is not the case. You get what there was time to make and then you pray AHAHA.

With all this said and done, it's impossible to completely erase someone's unique touch on a piece. That's just the way art goes. When you have a show that outsources it's animation, anything done in-house is going to stand out. The shot is going to have more love and time spent on it. The outsourcers are wonderful artists in their own right, but when you got a quota and deadline, you can't spend any time giving something that extra love. A walk cycle is going to be so basic and evenly timed cuz you got way more on your plate (and honestly not enough pay but that's another conversation). You can see it in kid shows in the US where you're like hold up that shot was so pretty and well done ohhhhhhhhh it was done in house ahaha. It would be nice if everything could be done in house, but networks aren't going to give use Arcane budgets LOL. God....imagine... 250 million for a season.... You could do all the personal walk cycles....

Hope that answered your question and shed some light on production!

[illusivewritings]

distanced - yoru x reader

chapter 1.5: have you heard?

distanced masterlist | ch1 | ch1.5 | ch2

synopsis: just a filler chapter, kinda? i mean there is lore... ahaha. mostly in format of the characters texting, regular writing format later on. the friends talk amongst themselves about their newcomer, and what could possibly be of speculation?

warnings: fem!reader, artist!reader, modern au, college au, cursing, mutual pining, yearning, yoru may be ooc, maybe everyone is ooc tbh, nerds yapping, heartbreak mention, eventual 18+ content, long distance relationship, online setting, intentionally lowercase

a/n: i wrote half of this this while at work… i have yoru brainrot… also if u can guess who y/n’s ex is i’ll give u a cookie :p hint: he’s a fairly popular agent, i think. has great fashion sense too ;3 anyway, i hope u lovelies enjoy!!!

## fic below the cut! ##

cloverfly

hey, jett? reckon we can have a chat about your little friend?

jettstorm

yea sure what’s up

don’t tell me u get bad vibes from her i’ll burst into tears vro

she’s my best friend clove i promise she’s awesome

cloverfly

XD what? no not at all!

i find her quite charming, her skye and i were in the art channel showing each other our stuff last night

jettstorm

oh, phew okay 😅😅 i’m glad to hear that!!!

so then what’s up??

cloverfly

i just wanted to kinda ask if you could… idk, give star a heads up about yoru?

especially after the fiasco between him and skye?

she and i had talked about it in private, and decided i’d dm you

jettstorm

oh yeah

bro can i be honest

skye coming out as a lesbian fr saved her because WHAT was bro thinking cheating on her like that 😭😭

LIKE SKYE IS GORGEOUS???

i love the guy as a friend but wow is he a shitty partner

even if skye and him ended on ok-ish terms…

as okay as it can be for her to come out as gay and boom it turned out he cheated anyway 💀

cloverfly

that’s exactly why i want you to warn star

i was lowkey doing some stalking last night because i’m nosy

jettstorm

wtf do u mean 🥀

cloverfly

ohh you knoowww…

i just saw on val they were in a party together until… like really late last night in ur timezones i think

jettstorm

what ! 😀

cloverfly

yeah, look at his alt’s career history and hers 😭 they were playing for a good while

again, maybe he was just teaching her but

idk i just don’t trust the guy, esp with a new girl

i mean, also considering his background

jettstorm

yeah ur right :/

i’m gonna go msg her rn then

boutta interrogate the fuck outta her!!!!

bcs no MAN is gonna break my girl’s heart!!!!!

cloverfly

speaking of men and relationships

how are u and phoenix? :3

jettstorm

damn that’s my cue to go

my couch needs to be watered and walked brb

cloverfly

JETT.

OMG CMONNN U ALWAYS DO THISSSIIS 😭😭

jettstorm

meow :3

my fault.

i’ll leave.

cloverfly

yeah ok LFMAOAO 😭

————

jettstorm

y/n

y/n

wakey wakey my lovely y/n it’s 12:30 in the afternoon

Y/NNNN

oooo you wanna answer me soooo baaddd ooooo

omg you rly did hang w him for that long didn’t you

you never wake up after 9 am even on weekends u granny

WAKE UUUPPP

starphire

omg

i’n awake whag do yuo want from me

jettstorm

good morning sunshine!!!!!

what did you do last night 😇

starphire

nothing much tbh

i played valture with yoru and we watched anime together

jettstorm

😀!?

starphire

what?

jettstorm

we need to call. like

right now

starphire

uh

okay give me a sec to go to my pc

jettstorm

okkk :3

————

isolated

who’s the new girl in the server?

y0ru

jett’s childhood friend or something

wanna q comp?

isolated

don’t think i can with you

dropped down to asc 2 since i’m washed

y0ru

how the fuck did you go from radiant to asc2 in a week

isolated

finals are kicking my ass and i haven’t been performing well either

ever since i got wrist surgery i’m total ass

y0ru

maybe if you let it heal first before you grind comp

isolated

you’re right but i got greedy since i was going to hit rank 200

also have been playing league a lot instead

y0ru

ew

isolated

anyway did you meet her?

y0ru

jett’s friend?

isolated

yeah

y0ru

yea us three queued up swifts together last night

after jett got off it was just her and i

isolated

oh wow, alone? that’s impressive, moving on

y0ru

?

isolated

you know, from skye

y0ru

i don’t even think about skye like that

we both made mistakes, what’s done is done, we’re chill now

even if, i’m not looking for someone rn

isolated

uh huh, yeah

so you hanging out with jett’s friend for hours on end is totally not suspicious considering your track record with girls

y0ru

we hung out and i taught her stuff on val

literally nothing happened, i’m not some freak

isolated

whatever you say

just know phoenix is gonna grill you on this when he hears abt it

y0ru

wdym by that? ‘hears about it’?

isolated

clove may or may not have told me about this entire thing

they stalked your career profile, along with the new girl’s

and you know how they are about yapping… can’t keep a thing to themselves lol

y0ru

for fucks sake

————

starphire

hey

i wanted to thank you for hanging out with me last night :) i had fun!

joining the server was really nerve-wracking, to be honest, but you were cool

y0ru

it’s no problem

lmk if you want to continue jjk or q val whenever

starphire

i will! :D

gtg now since sunnie’s callin :P byee

y0ru

alr

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neonbluu

i bet my bank account phoenix and jett are together already

gekkonekko

you don’t even have to bet if it’s so obvious 🥀

cloverfly

ok how about this

you both owe me money if they already met up behind our backs

if they haven’t before the end of the month, i owe you two money

neonbluu

oh hell yeah

gekkonekko

ok but it’s so obvious they have something… 😑

who else would be fun to bet on…

cloverfly

if i say who i’m thinking of i’d get jumped 👼

neonbluu

was gonna say harbor and astra but aren’t they literally married… like irl…?

gekkonekko

yeah they’re married

cloverfly

they literally met us a week after their marriage you dummy

neonbluu

ok MY BAD for being human bro

gekkonekko

what about iso and star?

neonbluu

?????????????

cloverfly

have they even interacted… at all…

like ur delusional i think

gekkonekko

i kinda am because i want him to myself i just want to make sure 😓

cloverfly

gekko make a move challenge impossible

gekkonekko

alr bro

neonbluu

if anything i’d say yoru and star

cloverfly

no fr!!!!

they literally spent like 5 hrs together first day meeting like are we serious rn!!!! yoru never hangs w any of us after three hrs at most 😭

neonbluu

FIVE? oh i didn’t know it was that bad ☹️

gekkonekko

FIVE?????

oh nah

this fool is gonna break that girl’s heart 🥀

neonbluu

pretty sure clove told jett to warn her anyway

i’d never wish yoru to be anyone’s partner considering his history w them … 😕

even if skye forgave him because she ended up finding out she wasn’t into guys and broke it off, cheating is still a grimey thing to do

cloverfly

no fr

let’s just hope we’re reaching

anyway, dnd session anyone? 😝

neonbluu

yes wait let me get iselin and hazal

@ us in the dnd channel in the server

gekkonekko

god i hope i don’t roll a 1 every turn i get again 🙁

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“so, yeah, that’s what happened.” sunwoo finishes her lore dump. you’re left to sit in the boiling pot she brewed for you— it was a lot to digest. yoru, someone who you had believed to be a new potential close friend, was a playboy who you have to now be careful of… why? it’s not like you two did anything last night. hell, you forgot you were watching anime with him because of how quiet he was. it was only until he asked if you wanted to hop back on the game that you remembered you in fact weren’t alone.

“you know i’m not looking for a partner, sunnie, right?” you deadpan. “especially not after…” your voice dies in your throat, your heart aching at the thought of your most recent heartbreak. you never let it show to anyone, but even if it was almost three months ago, your wounds were still healing. every time you spoke of anything regarding relationships, it would always make your heart bleed a little bit. your ex’s fingers were intertwined within your soul; getting rid of his impact would be as if you are trying to breathe under water.

so, you tried to let time heal you. sunwoo had tried getting you to confide in her, but it was no use. after trying and trying she’d realized you will come to her about it in due time. she just wished for you to be okay from all of it, from him.

“i know—“ she interjects, already knowing who and what you were going to mention. “i just, i know you get attached easily. i just want you to be careful, n/n.”

sunwoo only ever mentions your nickname in serious conversations. her voice was still as energetic as ever, the worry easy to miss, but you knew her. you knew your sunwoo, and she knew her y/n. she was right, to an extent. but who was she kidding? you’d never be that desperate or lonely enough to fall for a guy online. you knew you were better than that. after your last breakup, you don’t think you can move on— not for a long while.

“alright,” you nod, a heavy sigh following afterwards. “but like i said, i promise nothing sketchy happened last night. he seemed cool.”

sunwoo laughs at your statement. “i cannot believe my ears. ‘yoru’ and ‘cool’ in the same sentence is actually insane!”

you let out a soft giggle. the two of you sat in a comfortable silence until you heard a ping notification coming from sunwoo’s server.

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cloverfly

@/starphire ay babes what’s your insta? i’ve got some art reels i want to show ya!! 🥳

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“they’re probably going to also commission you art of their dnd character,” sunwoo commented cheerfully. “told you you’d get good customers when you join here!”

you scoffed playfully at her statement. “oh please, i’d draw anything for this group for free,”

“free! ha!” sunwoo laughed again, though this time it sounded sarcastic. “good luck with that! they’ll never except art for free.”

you smiled at that, knowing there would be people who genuinely want to support you whole enjoying your art. it’s a blissful thing to encounter, and if sunwoo’s right, you couldn’t be more happy to have joined her friend group.

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starphire

@/cloverfly my ig is sapphirestarzz but i just post myself, my life, etc </3

i’ve been too nervous to actually make an art account tbh

cloverfly

wait let me in even MORE omg

IS THAT YOU IN YOUR ICON?

UR KIDDING

starphire

what do you mean? 🥲 of course that’s me

jettstorm

IM SAYIJINNGGGG

Y/N IS GORGUYS

GORJUS

GORGEOUS

cloverfly

nah i’m like actually stunned, you’re so pretty star

i requesteddd 😝 LET ME IIINNN 💥💥💥

starphire

i accepted you! and ahh ur so sweet clove, thank you :( <3

cloverfly

ofcc 🤭💞

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“they’re so nice,” you voice as you accept & return clove’s follow request on instagram. sunwoo agrees and starts talking about how she met clove— but that was all drained out when you saw another two follow requests right after.

one was ‘n3onbluues’, who you’d obviously assumed to be neon. the other by the username of ‘y0rukai.’

you’d swiftly accepted neon’s follow request without hesitation and requested to follow back.your thumb hovered over the second user, already knowing who it is. tapping on the username, you noticed that the page was public. it had very few photos; only three. all followed that dark blue nightly aesthetic; it was pleasing to look at. one was a photo of the night sky with the stars shining bright. another was two stray cats he was petting and feeding on a dark city street. one particular photo you found quite pleasing to stare at was a photo of who you’d assume was the owner of the account.

it was a selfie illuminated by the city lights that hovered over him within the dark path of the night. his hair was messy, worn completely down with a vibrant blue streak mixed along the soft sea of black. his eyes tired and squinting at the camera, brows furrowed slightly but not entirely to be a scowl. his ears pierced with silver studs, and two others can be found that framed his left brow’s arch perfectly. he adorned a scarf and a leather jacket, a dark blue shirt underneath. the only thing you would complain about is the black mask covering half of his face, a mystery yet to uncover. a scratch that needed to be itched— you wanted to see the rest of the photo— the rest of him.

his eyes are so pretty, you thought to yourself.

“y/n?” sunwoo asked, snapping you out of your gaze.

“yeah? sorry, what did you say?” you asked, still looking at your phone. you knew you’d just promised her to be careful with yoru, yeah. and you were— hell, how bad could it be to let him follow you on instagram? it’s harmless, no? friends do that. clove and neon followed you, why can’t yoru?

you accepted yoru’s follow request and followed him back, completing the mutual. you placed your phone face down on your desk next to your keyboard.

“did you wanna play some val with iso, yoru, phoenix and i? we can five stack!” she proposed excitedly.

you smiled and accepted, swiftly prompting you two to move to the server’s main voice channel.

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a/n: hihiii thank u sm for reading this little filler-ish chapter ily <3 i hope you enjoyed!! i’ll try and post the next chapter later this week bcs i want. to write yoru yearning so bad…!!! sighs dreamily… anyway, have a good day!! <3