#mlqc react

[randomshipperhere]

Random ramblings.

Mmaaaaannnnnn. I keep seeing traces of Lucien in Caleb. The man himself feels like they mixed in together Gavin, Kiro and Lulu. I can’t say about the other two since I don’t know their story specifics but I can vouch for Lucien.

The dark hair + violet eyes were already the biggest similarities. The subtle character duality? Working for evil orgs, check. Circumstances and even character motivation differ a hell of a lot though. Honestly, considering how people reacted to Caleb I think my husband would give them a heart attack. In eternal summer Caleb takes care of a plant and I had flashbacks of the gardenia Youran and Xu Mo took care of. Just the little things.

Fallen Angel concept? Fairy Tale story? Guess what

Though rn I am of the mind Caleb could work for a little red concept (which was Gavin’s if I remember correctly. But you see it right? Visit to granny but granny isn’t there. The lying, the want to devour MC but going against his instincts. I fuck with this so hard y’know?). Pirate myth fans are hoping for Peter Pan (I see it, never growing up, keeping childhood innocence). Btw the kitty badge w/ arabian nights was sooo Lucien.

People are curious about Caleb crashing out about MC dying and I can’t help but think of the mid S1 chapters. I’ve played these games before. It was beautiful angst btw. If I could I would’ve had them branded in my mind. Cause I was obsessed with how wrecked Lucien was during that time.

Paper cranes? Rain? Possibly harming the MC when the Toring Chip takes over? You have a base here hiiiiiii

The other LI in LaDS that reminds me of my man is Xavier (who was my first fave even though at launch people said Lulu fans would enjoy Zayne. I’m not sorry he reminds me of Victor more). Lucien and Youran’s apartments were next to each other, MC and Xavier are in different floors but proximity is key here. The possessiveness and teasing. But again these are just things that remind me of him. Like Lucien isn’t known as a yearner in the way Caleb is, Caleb is so weak and willing to let MC have her way while Lucien likes to keep Youran on her toes. Etc. uggghhh I’m missing mlqc so bad again.

Also considering the latest Zayne card being the same as a Victor card, I don’t think Infold is above looking at their sister game.

[laxmiree]

[CN] MLQC Lucien’s The Sea No Longer Distant MQ translation (Part 3/3)

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!! ⚠️

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

[Warning]: The content of this MQ is pretty explicit and may not be suitable for individuals under the age of 18 (CN server). It is recommended that those who do not meet this age requirement refrain from proceeding beyond this point.

Translation under the cut!

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—[Part 5]—

I don't understand Lucien’s words.

The problem that has been troubling us does not have a final solution.

Perhaps neither his stubbornness nor mine is wrong. Maybe all we need is a few days of rest, or to reap some successful rewards, and then we can move forward.

It's just... I feel like there are some very important answers that I've overlooked.

??: MC, since you're free, wanna come play beach volleyball?

Producer Xiao Cui excitedly runs over from afar, grinning at me.

Xiao Cui: We're just two players short!

MC: [unamused] "Two players short"? You haven't even found anyone to play against!

MC: [worriedly] Besides, I'm not that great at volleyball.

Xiao Cui: Hahaha, it’s fine as long as you can hit the ball over the net~ Besides, we have Professor Lucien!

Lucien hears this and just smiles, turning to look at me.

Lucien: Do you want to play?

MC: If... you're not afraid of losing badly with me on your team, I guess getting some exercise wouldn't be too bad~

Before sparring with Xiao Cui, Lucien earnestly guides me through some simple warm-up exercises.

Then, he skillfully volleys the volleyball. Despite the sea breeze, I catch it steadily.

The azure sky seems clearer and brighter than usual. The breeze sways the palm leaves and also lifts up his hair.

I don't know if it's because of the exercise or him in front of me, but my heartbeat feels faster than usual.

MC: Lucien, have you played volleyball before?

He seems to think about it seriously, then nods slightly.

At his cue, I pass the ball to him again.

Lucien: [in an unsure tone] Oh, it seems I did play a bit when I was in the States*.

He quickly glances at the ball and the court, appearing to have already calculated where the next ball will land.

Perhaps even Lucien himself doesn't realize it, but right now his lips are slightly lifted, and his eyes sparkle with pure joy and relaxation.

MC: ...You would forget something like that?

Lucien: Maybe I subconsciously felt it wasn't a memory worth keeping.

Lucien: After all, when those people hit a bottleneck, they'll want to waste time playing around with anything, no matter how irrelevant.

Lucien: They called it ‘changing their way of thinking’?

Lucien: [chuckles] Sometimes, if I was unlucky, they'd drag me along for a friendly match.

MC: [laughs] How is that unlucky?!

I laugh and accidentally miss the ball, sending it flying far away.

Lucien: They called it a friendly match, but they'd make me direct the offense, and if we lost, we'd have to review it…

Lucien: [despite his words, there's a subconscious fondness in his tone:"] It was a waste of time and very troublesome.

Lucien's voice drifts over with the sea breeze, and before I can react, Xiao Cui is already positioned across from me, eagerly raring to go.

Although it's just a casual game, everyone is playing with a competitive spirit.

As the volleyball flies over the net at high speed, he quickly shuffles into position and bends his knees slightly, mirroring the ball's trajectory.

His forearm muscles tense, sending the ball soaring perfectly towards me.

With barely a step, I leap and spike it over the net.

MC: Woah!

Even with my limited volleyball experience, I can instantly feel the precision and power of Lucien's pass.

But as the ball is hit back and forth, especially with the sand and sea breeze, he still seems to be struggling to hold on by himself.

I really want to try hard to catch the ball, but the increasingly heavy breathing and hot air make my steps feel heavier, and my arms and wrists are starting to ache.

At the same time, as we get into the rhythm, the ball's speed keeps increasing.

We seem to have entered a state of urgency, tension, and desperation, yet neither of us is willing to give up.

Even though I'm exhausted, I start running again.

A ball is spiked straight into the open front court. I almost instinctively run forward and scoop it up…

…Bumping it high into the air.

The sky is clear and vast, and everything seems to slow down. I subconsciously hold my breath and look up.

The ball continues to fly, passing through wispy clouds and seabirds, falling towards the edge of the court.

A small splash of water enters my vision, and the vast ocean shimmers with light as Lucien already stands beneath the falling ball.

He also maintains his gaze upwards, and then finally slowly turns his eyes towards me.

Lucien: ...So that's how it is.

His expression looks so gentle as he lifts the ball to a higher place as soon as it touches his fingertips.

The blinding sunlight blurs my vision, and in this moment, I finally understand.

What is your own mood, and what is that very important answer?

The ball soars high with the wind, giving me plenty of time to slowly adjust my pace and posture. I let out a breath and—

It lands steadily in my hands, as if those words that have never been spoken reach me in the silence.

Xiao Cui: ...Boss, why don't you hit it back over the net!

Panting, I watch as Lucien walks toward me.

Lucien: Let's... take a break.

✂— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Lucien and I stroll along the beach in the sunset, shoes in hand. The gentle tide washes over our ankles, and for a moment, neither of us says anything.

After an unknown amount of time, Lucien stops.

I turn my head and see him standing a few steps away from me.

The dense evening mist falls upon the distant shore, and darkness creeps in from the edges of the horizon.

Warmth and coldness seemed to pour onto him at the same time, making Lucien look so enigmatic at this moment.

MC: [smiles softly] Lucien, I just suddenly realized something that I have always overlooked and taken for granted.

Gazing into those dark eyes, I smile at him.

MC: In my heart, Lucien is also ‘the best’.

MC: Before, I would only think that you were physically tired, but neither your mind nor your heart would ever stop.

MC: Even though that seems to be true, I seem to have forgotten to ask you…

I put away my smile and look at him with utmost seriousness.

MC: Are you... also afraid of stopping?

The surging tide echoes ceaselessly, just like a restless heart.

Most of Lucien's face is hidden in shadow, making his expression a little difficult to perceive clearly.

In that dark sea, does that ever-forward gaze hold too many struggles that I cannot fathom?

Lucien: Perhaps, in the time when I couldn't yet define it…

Lucien: I have felt fear too.

His voice is light as if it had finally descended after thousands of days and nights of contemplation.

MC: ...What are you afraid of?

Lucien: Afraid of death.

At that moment, Lucien appears a bit cold.

Lucien: Perhaps, I often feel that "stopping" is equivalent to death.

In the entirety of those urgent years, his hasty footsteps never looked back.

Truth and death are always accompanying each other, both has been beautiful and captivating enough for long time, making every moment spent in vain seem particularly wasteful.

Lucien: But... you appeared, and I hope you can slow down your growth at your own pace.

MC: I know.

Lucien: But maybe that's not the case.

A blank confusion seems to appear in his eyes, making him seem so real.

Lucien: Long before I realized it... I already needed you by my side more than I had imagined.

Lucien: I didn't have such high expectations before, because I thought you were already good enough as you were, but you always... always walked by my side.

His hoarse voice drifts through the last rays of fading light, igniting a warmth that envelops my entire body.

Lucien: You once told me that you would definitely catch up with me.**

Lucien: And I don't know when it started, but I've gotten used to it, and I took it for granted that you would definitely be here.

MC: And I will always be here.

Lucien: Yeah, so I forget.

He squeezes out an incredibly tender and loving smile, tinged with a hint of heartache, and slowly walks towards me.

Lucien: I forgot that you actually worked very, very hard... to keep yourself walking behind me.

Lucien: I thought achievement was only natural because I was arrogant and selfish, and I thought everyone should follow my steps.

Lucien: I took your presence by my side for granted, enjoyed your company, and the feeling of you dreaming with me.

Lucien: But I forgot…

Lucien: That you will get tired.

His voice is so soft, it's as if something breaks the dam with it, blending him with the dusk and merging into another sea.

Lucien: I'm a fool, aren't I?

Tiny kisses fall on my face, making the person in front of me both blurry and clear.

MC: I don't want to let down your expectations or make you wait for me, but I really want to dream with you.

Lucien: [very, very softly] I know.

MC: But I'm really tired, Lucien.

I feel Lucien's arms wrap around me in a hug, and hear his voice against my ear.

Lucien: Mm, it’s very tiring…

Lucien: And I am tired too.

It’s not only when you’re lost that you’re allowed to stop; when you’re tired, it’s okay to stop as well.

It's not about stopping for others, but also about giving others the signal that it's ‘okay to stop’.

It seems so simple, but for him, it's so difficult and unfamiliar.

No one had ever told him this, or perhaps someone had hinted at it, but he was always in too much of a hurry to ever seriously examine it.

Until there is someone in his life that he can't let go of, making him uncomfortable yet also helpless.

She had given him this feeling many years ago, and now, as the branches and leaves grow deeper into his marrow, he knows he can no longer escape.

He finally sees the lightless sea clearly, realizing that the starting point that had long disappeared is now far, far behind him, and he no longer needs to fear stagnation.

Behind him, there seem to be many ships, large and small, with unfamiliar and familiar faces, and in the instant of turning sideways, he sees her.

Lucien: My dreams already have you in them.

Tears and kisses blend together as Lucien gently lifts me as if he is holding up my entire world.

Lucien: [whispers softly] I think... you can't leave anymore.

MC: I've never considered that option.

I lower my eyes to meet his gaze, lost in that depths of the ocean tide, and devoutly kiss him.

With a contented sigh, our lips and tongues lovingly entwine, and we ardently seek to leave a mark on each other that melds into our very flesh and blood.

Our body heat and scents mingle, colors both similar and different blend beyond distinction, like water dissolving into the sea, leaving no trace of their differences.

It's just that we are both intentional, deliberately wanting to linger a little longer and stain the other person's whole body in our own colors.

The tide rises and falls as he and I entangle in a dance. But just as he wants all of me, I want all of him.

I want all his fears and brokenness, all his longing and love, until his soul is bare.

Even I am startled by this greed of mine and can't help but laugh.***

Lucien laughs as well. I don’t know why, but I always feel like he knows.

MC: Love is truly troublesome, isn't it?

Lucien: [whispers hoarsely] But it also makes me incredibly satisfied.

His hoarse voice falls to my lips, and I feel him filling my entire world, leaving no room for retreat.

Lucien: So... I'll gladly bear it all.****

— — — —FIN (but there's one bonus story + short reflection under this T/N) — — — —

[T/N:

It turns out that what she overlooked was her own expectation of him—that he could keep going as long as he didn’t feel physically tired. They see each other as the "best" and, even if they don’t mean to, they unconsciously place the ‘expectation’ on each other to always move forward and reach ever-greater heights… This date provides them the opportunity to grow through reflection:”

*: Him mentioning his time in USA! You can read more about his friends in Monochrome Scenery.

**: It's from what MC said in Fantasy Book Date! Just as this date mentions again and again, the path he walked on is a lonely one. It’s because MC has been working hard to accompany him so he doesn’t feel as lonely; and on this date, Lucien realizes that he’s been taking this for granted.

And, while before I highlighted them mirroring each other imperfection, now I want to highlight how they mirror each other desires~

***: MC’s ‘I want all his fears and brokenness, all his longing and love, until his soul is bare. Even I am startled by this greed of mine and can't help but laugh.’ this is a mirror to Lucien’s most classic line; “I am insatiable and I want your everything.” . Just as Lucien longs to ‘have’ all of her, she also longs to greedily ‘have’ all of him, whether it’s the good or the bad.

****: Lucien’s last line is a direct reference of MC’s line from Aquarium Date. This might get missed because Elex translated it differently ahah. The Chinese idiom 甘之如饴 (gān zhī rú yí) literally translates to “as sweet as syrup.” It is used to describe someone who willingly endures hardship or difficulty, often with a sense of satisfaction or joy. So, even though love is ‘troublesome’ and can cause suffering, just like her, he’s willing to endure it as if it’s a sweet thing.

✂— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

—[Memory Silhouette - Like-minded people]—

Seagulls fly low, stirring up dense foam of waves.

My colleagues and I are sitting around the beach chatting when one of the editors suddenly seems to remember something and shows us their phone calendar.

Editor: Comrades, let me tell you a horror story.

Editor: In three days, we'll be back at work. Why does vacation time always fly by so fast?!

Assistant Director: Shh, don't ruin the fun at the happiest time!

Screenwriter: ...Hey hey, the boss is right there. Is it really okay to be so openly "sick of work"?

With that comment, they all turn their gaze towards me, the "boss." I shrug helplessly in response.

MC: If I could, I wouldn't want to work either.

Editor: No way, the boss has to work. If the boss doesn't work, who's going to pay us~

Everyone bursts into laughter.

At that moment, I spot a familiar figure through the crowd and quickly raise my arm, waving enthusiastically.

MC: Lucien, over here~

Director: The boss's boyfriend is here, make room, make room.

With a whoosh, the colleagues beside me immediately scoot aside, kicking up a puff of sand in their haste.

Under everyone's gaze, Lucien smiles and sits beside me, his fingers discreetly intertwining with my pinky behind our backs.

Lucien: Hello everyone, I hope I'm not interrupting anything.

Editor: Of course not. We were just talking about how our vacation is almost over, and we're very, very reluctant to go back.

Lucien: If you're really that reluctant, the boss is right here. Why not take a few more days off while you have the chance?

MC: That’s right. As long as you have leave left in your attendance record, I’ll definitely approve it.

Editor: Seriously? I have half a year of compensatory leave! I want to take half a year off!!!

Assistant Director: **** you, just quit already!

Editor: Boss! Approve it!

MC: In your dreams!

A group of people laugh and joke heartily, but only Lucien ponders silently as if he is quietly observing something.

Lucien: As far as I know, editing is one of the more demanding jobs in the film and television industry, with working through the night being quite common.

Editor: Alas, there’s nothing I can do about it.

Editor: Sorting and organizing dozens of terabytes of footage, and syncing audio tracks—it's all very tedious work.

Editor: And if you do it long enough, lower back pain, varicose veins, and tendinitis will all come knocking. The "side effects" are pretty severe!

Lucien: Since that's the case, do you continue doing it because you really like the job?

Lucien's question makes the editor pause, then quickly straightens up and declares their loyalty to me.

Editor: Of course, boss, I still really like this job.

Editor: Editing is the soul of a film. Without an editor, even the best shots and stories can't be properly expressed.

Screenwriter: Hey hey, the screenwriter is the soul of the film.

Director: I have to disagree. The director is the core of the team!

Although they are arguing, each person's face is filled with smiles, their eyes brimming with passion and longing for their dreams.

Editor: But... how should I put it? It's a bit of a stretch to say it's purely for the dream.

Editor: You know how tiring it is. How much is a dream worth? Isn't it all for the salary and this group of people?

Editor: It's still more fun to dream together.

Everyone is stunned for a moment, and I blink my eyes.

Assistant Director: You're starting to get sentimental, huh?

Screenwriter: But it's true, I'd rather work overtime to write scripts for everyone than for those **** clients.

Watching my colleagues playfully bicker beside me, I can't help but smile, feeling an indescribable sense of gratitude.

When we get back, I'll give everyone a raise. And I'll earn even more money so we can all dream even bigger dreams together.

Dreams are built on the foundation of reality, and I'm lucky to have met partners who make them bloom even more beautifully.

Lucien: [murmurs quietly]...I see.

A soft voice falls in my ear, and I come back to reality to find Lucien murmuring something.

MC: What’s wrong?

Lucien: I just suddenly realized the meaning behind many seemingly meaningless moments in the past.

Lucien: If I had understood this sooner, I might have achieved better results with a gentler approach.

Seeming to sense my heavy gaze, he turns his head.

Lucien: Why are you looking at me like that?

MC: [smiles softly]  I actually think you should be luckier than me.

Lucien: ...Why?

MC: Because scientific research is harder than what we do. For a long and uncertain outcome, there are still many people who choose to walk with you.

MC: They are all such talented people, but they all believe in you and are willing to dream with you.

His eyes seem to be filled with a surge of complex emotions, causing him to furrow his brows involuntarily.

Lucien: I thought it was just a sort of give-and-take relationship.

For some reason, his words made me feel a sense of loneliness.

Many words surge in my mind, but in the end, I only hold his hand.

MC: Perhaps humans, as these strange creatures, are more complex and greedy than you think.

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[Lux’s Short Reflections]

And with this, the MQ translation is done! :>. Personally, this one is probably the hardest translation I’ve ever done because of how poetic and delicate the words are... But! It still has a very interesting theme and ‘problem’ that I never thought of and I enjoy translating this one~

Lucien has… always been someone who moves ahead of others, and many people admire him and want to follow in his footsteps. However, his rapid pace unintentionally creates invisible pressure for others to keep up. Lucien struggled to understand why he caused this pressure and reflected on it, trying to find an answer. Perhaps, as a genius, he finds it hard to grasp that others need to work harder to reach his level, or maybe he moves so quickly that he doesn’t have time to reflect.

After opening up his heart to her, Lucien finally realized he also needed to rest. He understood that his hurried pace wasn’t just an instinct but a fear of stopping, which he equated with death. After realizing how far he already is in the ‘sea’, he finally grasped that he doesn’t need to keep pushing himself so hard and creating pressure for himself, as he has already come a long way. He can also feel exhausted, even if it’s not physical tiredness just like in last year's Distant Similarity MQ.

So, it’s okay to take a break, not only if you no longer can move forward, but also if you feel ‘tired’. If you're still reading and feeling like you're ‘not good enough’, take a moment to look back and see how far you've come. You’re wonderful for making it this far, so don’t forget to give yourself a break as a reward~ And lastly… thank you for reading!

[perhaps-in-anotherdream]

hi, lately I have been thinking how long MLQC is gonna be on air, like, will I feel empty if suddenly my time, money and effort goes into nothing? makes me feels like I'm in nonstop running. what are your thoughts about it, the game will still last some years?

hello! you and i both know i don’t have an absolute/ definite answer to your question haha, so whatever i say in response, please do take it with a grain of salt :>

firstly, the answer will vary depending on which server you’re playing on. regarding the CN i.e., the og server, looking at all the events that are already on the calendar, it’s safe to say lovepro will definitely keep updating for a long time. even if papergames decides to end the main story at some point, they can still continue with the dating verse content, given that there’s been more than enough elements and foundations put in place in the past six years + paper has the money to keep the game running for as long as there’s demand in their market (just look at their crazy marketing for Love and Deepspace, the game’s not even been out for a month yet LOL). and the demand for lovepro will surely run for a couple more years down the road. after all, it’s no small feat being in the market for 6+ years and still having a secured spot in the CN big 4 otome games despite all the shiny new contenders that are constantly being released.

as for the global server aka MLQC, i won’t sugar-coat things. and honestly, the continuous revenue drop does worry me sometimes (coming from someone who logs into her global account only during events due to completionist complex lmao). it’s absolutely crazy to think how the global server lost its players almost overnight due to that fiasco. it’s really a shame, though, b/c despite as much grudge as i have against Elex, i must admit they seem to be trying pretty hard recently and unfortunately the efforts do go unnoticed. also that’s why i encourage people to spend on the game within their comfort limit, however little it may be.

and as for if you’d feel empty if it all suddenly goes into nothing — of course, i can’t tell you how to feel/ react. as for my personal feelings on the matter, while i do plan out my spending habits since i’m still a student and i’m not gonna gacha all my hard-earned money away LOL, but i don’t consider spending (or investing time for that matter) on something that’s made me happy or something i enjoyed a waste. think of it as something similar to buying movie tickets (which only have one time usage) or guilty midnight snack takeouts (a spur of the moment thing) – as long as you know your limits and have made peace with yourself, it’s easier to have the load off of your mind haha~ (⁠*⁠´⁠∀⁠｀⁠*⁠)💕

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[solifloris]

i'm keeping this under the cut because this is me not reacting very positively to what the announcement hints about the possible setup of the branch system, but don't mind me i'm still very happy to get zayne content soon 🥰🥰

skdsjds i speak a lot about it but i just genuinely Do Not want infold to fuck up the branch system, i really don't ...... but ;; something about the way this is going kind of? feels unsettling?

i do appreciate that they're properly closing off the prologue with "prologue to tomorrow" before unlocking the branches but also like;;;;

which... my god;;; that makes me so,,,, fearful of how things will turn out 😭 essentially we're kind of forced to go through each of the branches? there isn't really a sense to choose lest you miss out on rewards or something? like sure, it not being simultaneously released gives us time to go through each branch on its own (if you even want to go through all of them), so i get it. but.......

first of all, sylus' branch was never really announced even in july, so what we did get in july was part of the prologue...... second of all, there's still a "coming soon" in the LI selection panel, and speculations that we'll be getting caleb too... so the way i take it this likely, probably means that either each branch updates slowly like that from now on, a few chapters at a time, and then after a certain cycle of that, everything converges back to the main story.

(1) maybe what if you don't want to go through another branch until you finish the one you want to finish? [i know there are a lot of people out there who don't like some li's enough to be invested in their story, so this is kind of cruel to them...], (2) you're going to start seeing "oh mc is dating all of them at once lmao!" memes around, (3) if the main story really converges again at some point [which it probably will], there won't be any sort of confirmation of any relationship to anyone and things will be kept vague with all of them.......;;;; you know;;; to like, "keep up the image" because there isn't really a "route";;;;;;;;;;;;;;

just like. it makes me wonder how true "each branch is independent" really is going to be ;;; bc on god,,, i don't want another bout of mlqc's ambiguity. can we pleaseeeeeeeee not have that anymore infold 😭😭 infold don't disappoint me pretty please... i've been having so much faith in you.........

[camuslittlesister]

From the OA Archive: Midnight in Venice

I have no memory of what the prompt for the challenge was, but I wrote a fanfic with MLQC Victor. Eagle eyed Austen fans will know that it is based on a famous scene in Pride and Prejudice.

Totally SFW. Happy weekend 🫶🏻

The rose façade of the palace glistened in the light of the torches in the distance, as our gondola made its slow and gentle way down the Canal Grande. I was lost in my thoughts as the sounds of feasting blurred in the background: the Carnival is a huge deal in Venice, and this masquerade ball is one of the biggest deals within it. We were lucky to be on such a guest list: my cousin Isabella was a TV producer in Loveland City and was secretly dating a famous popstar, who pulled some strings for our invitations. I was nervous on the way there: we had agreed to meet at the ball, and I was worried something went wrong and we couldn’t get in. The gondola docked in front of the palace at last, and we made our tentative way on solid land, the 18th century gowns making any semblance of gracious movement practically impossible.

We walked into the well-lit ballroom and it was like taking a step back in time. I smiled at the grandeur from below my hand-held mask, observing the couples dancing at the centre of the room with amusement tinged with jealousy. I was on the arm of my eldest sister, not acquainted with anyone in the room that we could successfully recognise behind the masks. Some were wearing the traditional full-face masks, adding a layer of extra mystery that was not there with simpler choices. One such masked man, with a large impressive black hat, walked purposefully towards us, and as the crowd moved in all directions, I noticed a familiar figure on his arm. Next to whom I recognised as my cousin Bella, with an extravagant half-face mask, was another young man. The mask was not enough to hide that he was handsome: he had a fine figure wrapped in a midnight blue velvet coat, and he carried himself with a noble demeanour and an air of mild disinterest in what was going on around him.

Bella rushed to us, holding our hands in hers with great animosity, but soon quieted down as she noticed my attention was divided. She leaned in to whisper in my ear: “That’s my friend Victor, he’s the CEO of the biggest financial firm in the city, and possibly beyond”. Before I could react to that news, he had vanished in the crowd. I had not noticed that someone else was part of that group (Kiro’s agent, Savin, who followed him almost everywhere), until I noticed him asking my sister for a dance. I was not in the mood for being a third wheel, so I encouraged Bella to join the dancing too, even if it meant dragging my heavy petticoat on a solitary walk around the rooms. Getting refreshments only bought me some time, and I headed for a quiet corner of the room from where I could enjoy the dancing without attracting too much attention to my momentary lack of companionship.

“You look like you’re enjoying the wine” a deep voice snapped me back out of my reverie, and I turned to see it was Bella’s friend Victor. “I am” I replied with a small smile. “It’s their best vintage” he said back, matter-of-factly. “You sound like you know your wines” I ventured, scrambling to find a topic of conversation out of a mix of politeness and curiosity. If my cousin considered him a friend, then he must be a great guy. “What if I did?” replied he, with barely concealed annoyance. I took another sip of the wine in an attempt to drop the subject without letting my vexation show. An awkward silence fell between us, but I had no desire to attempt a conversation again. After a while that likely felt longer than it truly was, Victor spoke: “So you’re Bella’s cousin...”

“Elizabeth” I filled him in, and returned to my wine

“I wasn’t going to come but she forced me to even out the numbers” he said, his voice expressing an emotion I could not quite work out “I had my own invitation, of course” (heaven forbid that I would think Kiro pulled some strings for him too!) “but I wasn’t going to fly all the way here for a ball”.

“I’m sorry that you were pushed into something so disagreeable on my account” I replied, but before I could make my excuses he reached for one of the canapés trays doing the rounds.

“You must try this, it’s the most delectable thing at this party”.

I had never met a man as enigmatic as he, able to leave me intrigued and indignant all at once. He professed he didn’t care for dancing, but then invited me for more than one dance (he danced with me and me alone). He acted like everyone in the room was beneath him, but then showed me the consideration of a lover in countless little ways. The night flew by, and the sun was rising gently over the sleepy city, the canal as bright as a sea of diamonds. The air on the balcony was slightly chilly, and I had been wearing Victor’s coat since he had placed it on my shoulders in a silent act of kindness. I heard my sister call for me from a short distance, as if she was hesitant to come any closer. I made for getting the coat off but Victor promptly took it from me with practised ease. Something inside me was holding me back from stepping away, and yet things seemed to be happening so fast. Our hands brushed as I turned, and I felt a piece of heavy paper pass from his to mine. I felt mildly elated at the gesture, and held my fist tight not to lose whatever he had handed me. I met my sister and turned back for a final goodbye, meeting his intense gaze, and I walked away in the dwindling crowd of party guests, a strong sense in my heart that I just lived through a night I will never forget.

[erixyin]

Idk where i saw this but i need to write my own

MLQC Boys React - MC wearing their shirt/tshirt as a dress in public.

Note: have been dating for a while, like 6 months?

A little NSFW but not too bad x

Victor:

You had stayed over at his for the weekend and now it was Sunday and you had run out of clean none-casual clothes. And you had forgotten to pack any with you or go shopping because you had been very distracted all weekend. By victor without a shirt on wahhhhhh

You rummaged through his closet quickly. Boi was already at work he had a 6am meeting. You dont know how he has the energy to do that. You would literally die if someone said you have to be out of bed before 6am

He looked at his long fancy shirts and you had an idea. You grabbed the one that felt the nicest and that was not the boring grey shirts he usually had. It was a purple silk shirt and it came down to about your knees. MC is so small.

Little did you know that that was literally one of the most expensive shirts he owned...

NOT IN THE CAPACITY TO KNOW FANCY BRAND NAMES OK

You sinched it in at the waist with a belt you had worn over the weekend and put on some gold earrings and necklace. You finished the look with black tights and your black doc martens, PRAYING that no one at work would mind that you looked more SMART CASUAL than SMART.

You thought u looked hella cute in the mirror so u went to work at 9am.

You had forgotten you had a meeting with Victor at 11am.

he did a double take when you walked into the room.

He squinted at your “dress” and you could tell he was going through his memory bank of where he had seen it before.

“Is that... new?” He asked eyeing you every so often before glancing back down to your weekly report

“Uh... yeah relatively. Do u like it?” You asked innocently batting your eyes.

“Where’s it from?” He passed you back your report, forgetting to give any negative comments unusually. He thought you looked hella cute but he totally wasn’t going to tell u that.

“I-I can’t remember.” You blushed hiding behind the report a little.

He stood up and leaned against the front of his desk, now towering above you casually. “I thought you had enough clothes, without needing to borrow mind”

Ok. Now you were bright red.

“D-d-do you not like it?” You stammered and then flashed him a cheeky smile, “i can take it off and give it you back”.

Victor’s hear stopped momentarily before going “Dummy” and patting you gently on the head.

You walked out of his office 2 hours later feeling on top of the world. that’s not the only thing you were on top of

Mr CEO was surprisingly in a good mood for the rest of the day and even gave Goldman a small smile. GOLDMAN IS FREAKING OUT.

Lucien:

It had been a last minute decision sleepover... totally innocent absolutely nothing happened what are you talking about.

Lucien had already left for a lecture he was giving at the university. You had promised to meet up with him once he had finished his schedule.

Now you totally COULD simply go back to your apartment and pick out something you’d worn a few times and Lucien had seen you in. OR you could actually conduct an experiment of your own and make Lucien hella blushy - even if boi went a little red it would be a triumph in himself. BOI HAS A BETTER POKER FACE THAN VICTOR HOW

Being a little bit devious you decided to raid Lucien’s closet. BOI LIKES TO BE STYLISH

He has everything coordinated by colour and by season/activity. Jumpers go in the bottom right next to the winter coats and shirts were hung up towards the left for those “casual days”.

Boi doesnt own a tshirt, he only knows smart casual and smart. Loungewear? Sweatpants?? Boi has never heard of em

Most of his clothes were black and white with a tad bit of grey and brown in there but you found at the very back of the wardrobe a white shirt with pink butterflies patterned over it. Masculinity is so fragile, let the man wear pink. He can OWN it.

You decided to go for it and match it with thigh high suede wedges to give yourself a little extra height. You sinched it in with a simple black studded belt and added nude tights. You put your hair up into a “cute messy” bun and popped a pencil in to keep it in place. You paired it with a little black satchel and “natural�� makeup with maybe a red lip tint? Lucien likes a red lip and you can’t tell me otherwise

It was about 2pm and you decided to head over to the university. A little spring in your step.

You knew his schedule by now so you knew he’d be in his office round about now. You checked the times 2:30pm. Half an hour before his next and final lecture.

You entered his office, you didnt need to knock anymore. He knew it was you. Students would always giggle LOUDLY outside his office before knocking. Mainly female students and you PRETENDED not to notice.

He could totally tell you noticed and were trying to hide it

You saw him tapping away on his computer, eyes lost in data.

You plopped your bag over the sofa and walked over to his desk. Kinda annoyed he hadn’t noticed you but also kinda excited because of the build up?

He had a light smile on his face, “Hello MC, i was expecting you a little lat-“ he glanced at your outfit. Boi actually halted his sentence. You were delighted.

You saw the tips of his ears turn pink. successs

he gulped and brought a hand up to his face as his eyes looked at your outfit in detail before looking you directly in the eye, a michevious look on his face, “i haven’t seen that shirt in a very long time. Have to say, it looks better on you”. He watched as you leant over the desk resting on your elbows.

“I think the thigh highs are a nice bonus” he said making it very obvious at where he was looking.

“What time is your next lecture again Luci?” You asked sweetly, leaning over to boop his nose gently.

“Actually my last lecture had to cancel due to some strange unforeseen circumstances”, he said typing the email as he spoke.

“Isn’t that lucky?” He chuckled while glancing at the office door

You gave him a brief kiss on the cheek, “very lucky”

He didn’t make it to the 3pm lecture

Gavin:

He had left some of his clothes at yours before heading out on a mission. He’d been gone for a few days but he had called and said he would be home soon. Weekends were usually spent with you waiting for gavin. He had promised he would stop going on big missions now he had something to come home to.

You kinda got bored waiting for him, because he said he’d be home today. You had told Eli that if he came back with a new bandage you were going to kill him and make him sit in a salt bath. Eli knew you weren’t joking.

You decided to pull out one of the many tshirts he had left at yours. It was an old rock n roll band tshirt. You didn’t know them too well but Gavin had liked to listen to their music every now and then. He didn’t wear it that often anymore, it was a bit too tight on him since he had bought it in his college days.

You had washed it already because you sometimes slept in it. You had been binge watching DIY youtube videos all day when you had a great idea. You really liked the look of the cut out ladder look the girl had done in her youtube video so you decided to do the same. You grabbed a pair of scissors and got to work.

You also decided to give the thsirt a little bit of a v-neck but leaving a piece around the neck for that fake choker look. You looked at your handy work and decided you really quite liked it. The back wasn’t too exposed because of the laddered look but you could always wear something underneath like a mesh top.

It came down to just lower than your thigh. You looked at yourself in the mirror. Considering it was the only piece of clothing you had on right now besides your little running shorts, you thought you looked really cute.

You spun around happy when you saw gavin staring at you COMPLETELY RED outside the window.

“Gavin!” You squealed excitedly as you went to open the window and let him in.

The wind blew underneath your dress/tshirt a little to lift it. You quickly pulled it back down.

Bird cop has stopped working

“You look...” Gavin stood in front of you staring at you. You could see there was a new scar on his neck and arm but no bleeding on any of his clothes.

“I’m so glad you’re home!” You wrapped your arms around him, breathing in his scent

He hugged you bag but went even more red - is that even possible??? - when he felt that the back was laddered and an entrance to your bare back.

“Um you look... very cute” he was now imaging you wearing all of his clothes. Boi was beetroot red someone help him.

“I could pair this with some denim shorts and it would be a date night outfit yeah?” You said taking a step back and spinning round for him

MC why u wanna make this precious boi jealous?? XD

He pulled you in for a quick kiss, “no this is just for me. You’re mine. No one else can see you looking this...” he paused as his ears started to go red again, “good”

Safe to say you didnt kill him for discovering he had several bruises across his back. BUT MC U SAID NO BANDAGES OR BLEEDING SO TECHNICALLY ITS FINE

Kiro:

You had woken up super late - like 11am - after gaming and doing other stuff.... all night. Your body still kinda hurt and ached a little... clearly from doing all of that just dance marathon stuff. If you think kiro isn’t a just dance kinda man i will fight you

The bed was more spacious than normal and you didn’t have a cute blonde cuddling up next to you. Odd. You looked over towards the bathroom but the light was off.

God what day was it? You reached over sluggishly to the bedside table and looked at your phone. It was Wednesday but thankfully you were having a week off after finishing a big project with Kiro’s help.

You had worked the hardest with the late nights and the weekends you had sacrificed. Anna and Kiki thought it was best for you to have a little holiday.

You stretched and sat up. You looked around. Kiro’s jeans were gone and phone. Maybe he had gone to the shops?

You honestly couldnt remember if had anything in his schedule today. Even though he was taking a mini holiday himself - you both timed it perfectly - he still had to do interviews here and there to make Savin happy.

You rubbed your eyes. You didn’t remember where you’re clothes from last night were but they were in NO state to wear. Clearly because of all the sweat from just dance AND NOTHING ELSE ;)

You opened Kiro’s walk in wardrobe. You lazily looked for something to just wear so that you could walk round the house, comfortable but not just nude. Kiro’s house was big and Savin had a key

You picked up a signature yellow and white tshirt that Kiro often wore to events and fan signings. It matched his hoodie but it was perfect for the warmer weather.

Boi was only a few inches taller than you so it JUST came to below your butt. You’d have to bend from the knees and not the waist. Unless you want your butt to be on show.

You found some black unused underwear and popped them on. You debated onto weather you could be bothered putting socks on or not. Then you remembered that Kiro had central floor heating so nahhhhhh

You wandered round the house looking for Kiro. Your bare feet making a gentle thudding noise across the marble floor.

You gave up home when you couldnt find him in the games room or living room so you decided to go get yourself a snack.

You walked in and froze as you saw Kiro. In front of a camera. A LIVE camera. And Savin sat just out of frame.

You just remembered that wednesday afternoons were the weekly Kiro livestreams.

KILL ME

Boi instantly caught your eye and then looked at what you were wearing - barely anything

Whatever he was saying before he was silent. Boi was SHOOKETH. He COUGHED LOUDLY and went a bright scarlet red from his neck to his face.

The livestream chat was going mental as they couldnt see you from the camera angle positioned on Kiro’s face. They were wondering what he was getting so worked up about. It was a really good job that the camera could only see from the waist up

“H-hey guys, sorry I’m gonna have to cut the livestream short.” Savin had his head in his hands, “I’m just not..” he stole another glance at you while you were trying to reach the top of the shelf where the cookies were and his tshirt lifted up higher exposing more. “I’m just not feeling too good.” He chuckled bashfully as he rubbed the back of his neck embarrassed.

The chat soon filled up with #get better soon kiro as well as #curiouskiro was trending. Some people speculated that Kiro might have a lover. The fan theories went mental.

“I’ll see you guys next week bye!” And the livestream ended. You blushed as you saw Kiro’s gaze and you crunched on your cookies while looking at the floor.

Savin got up to go and leave and sort things out for Kiro online, to make ensure his reputation wasn’t going to fall because of this unexpected situation.

“Thats my tshirt!” He said as he came over to you still red

“Yeah... and?” You mumbled a mouth full of cookies. Thats not the only thing your mouth’s gonna be full of in a minute miss chips - I’m sorry please forgive me i had to XD

“Miss chips is not allowed to look that good” he whined, “i was doing an interview, i was gonna be back in like half an hour and you looked so peaceful-“

You pressed a finger to his lips to shush him, “well we can still go back to bed now...”

SAY. NO. MORE

Boi picked u up and carried you upstairs, bridal style.

A week later you made your relationship public. At first the fans were a little upset but then soon adored you when you revealed a little of why Kiro was so blushy the previous Wednesday. #blushyboikiro was trending for a MONTH

BONUS: Shaw:

He had to rush off to his exam in the morning after promising to meet up afterwards for breakfast/lunch

This was at 8am. [bitch you aint getting out of bed at 8am on a day off? Beauty sleep is very important]

His exam was three hours long [the pain of uni exams, i get you Shaw i get you] and you woke up at 11:39

SHIT

You scrambled for your things but the night before outfit was not really brunch appropriate so you settled for something a lil more casual [and devious]

You grabbed one of his favourite tshirts which fell down to your mid thigh, and cut a slit at the bottom and safety pinned it together [ya know for that EDGY look] [i dont know what the kids are up to these days but i saw my friend do it and she’s cool so]

You grabbed ur cropped zip hoodie, put on some thigh high stockings, put on ur black boot heels from last night and you were ready to go. [you also sprayed some perfume on ur neck, wrist and garter while u were at it. LOOK SIS YOU DEVIOUS AND U KNOW THAT SHAW LIKES IT]

You rushed out the door and thankfully the subway wasnt busy and you got there just as the doors opened and the students came plodding out. You stood there with a coffee in your hand and the other one twiddling your hair in an OH so cute way. [you know how to look cute mmkay]

Several students walked out through the doors but you didnt end up seeing him. Darn you for being so short.

So you sat down on the low wall near the university’s fountain. Your little safety pin glistening in the sun and the tshirt putting your garter on show. [we like that casual but i secretly put in loads of effort kinda vibe]

You started scrolling through Moments incase he got out early but the shitty university wifi meant that it wasn’t refreshing. Furthermore the sun was shining in ur eyes so you couldnt really see much even when your phone was on full brightness

Then a tall shadow blocked the sun and you looked up and saw Shaw stood over you with a sleepy but piercing gaze.

“What are you doing wearing my Black Sabbath Tshirt?” He looked you up and down. Boi was clearly shook but he was damned if he was going to let you know this. Even though you already knew this.

“What you don’t like it? How did your exam go?” You said getting up to give him a quick hug. You knew Shaw had expressed he wasn’t a fan of physical affection but he secretly enjoyed the odd hug/hand holding or head scratch from you. Though he would never share this

“You really think you can distract me from your lazy sense of style?” He raised his eyebrows and looked you up and down again. You could see the twinkle of mischief in his eyes.

“Your rebelliousness has rubbed off onto me” [in more ways than one] you gave him a little spin raising your arms a little so that the top of the stockings and garter would come on show.

You could see that his nose went a little red along with the tips of cheeks. He coughed and placed both hands on ur arms firmly. “Let’s go get something to eat.” He swung you around so that you were now walking back to the subway, with his arm round you.

“But this is the way home...?” You started as you turned to look at his face, still walking

“Well we’re skipping straight to dessert” you could see the glint in his eyes and you allowed yourself to be lead.

Now that thsirt was his absolute favourite, especially whenever you decided to surprise him with it after an exam x

[baiqi]

good save, gav. i’ll let you off the hook this time

[shinydelirium]

Little Rant on Kiro's New Season 2 Chapter 22 on CN Server

Hello, fellow Kiro stans!!! I will be translating Kiro's new season 2 chapter released on CN server (12/8/2021) as well as his R&S: Breaking the Wall.

Oh, my God....this chapter....I am utterly speechless.....

Words alone are not enough to express how much this chapter affected me on so many levels. It was an intense and heavy roller coaster of emotions. Then again, this is Kiro I'm talking about here. It's been 1 night and I'm still reeling. Earlier in the year, I said that season 2 chapter 12 and 15 were Kiro's best chapters in the entire game but the newly released chapter takes the cake by a HUGE landslide. I'm calling it THE best Kiro chapter!!! On top of that, his new R&S is my #1 favorite 💖💖💖 If the writer has not been given that raise yet well, that person definitely deserves it now. Heck!!! Throw in a big bonus why don't ya!?!?! Idk how any other chapter after this one is gonna top it but PG just keeps surprising me and exceeding my expectations once again. Also, Kiro's CN VA , Bian Jiang, did an amazing job as well. I can definitely feel the change in demeanor of Kiro's character. The character development is so strong and Bian Jiang delivered it flawlessly. This year has been a great year for a Kiro stan. Can it possibly get any better next year?

I won't say anything more about the chapter or R&S. You will have to read it. I'll end my rant on this one note:

KIRO, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE YOU!!! 🥺💕💕💕

[virsamin]

hi omg i love your work, you’re absolutely amazing and a great addition to the mlqc community anyway,, request for a headcannon of the boys’ reacting to mc crying during/after an argument with them ?

Thank you!! You're so sweet <3. I hope you like this!

Their Reactions After Seeing MC Crying

Victor:

Victor had always favored MC more than his other employees. His often ridiculing and harsh tone was meant only for the best for his beloved employee. 

Being extremely busy and tired with the company already, he doesn't take caution of how sharp his words are towards MC's proposal, disregarding the fact that she was already stressed for the workload he put on her himself. 

"Did you leave your basic comprehension skills at home? What is this? It doesn't even make sense??"

It was when he had finished criticizing her work that he decided to look up from the mess of papers and notice her eyes glistening and tears brimming at the corners. 

He knew she was crying as she sniffled walking out of his office, yet he didn't bother getting up to comfort her.

He continued his day as if it didn't happen but his consciousness confronted him for making that sweet girl cry. 

The guilt would build up as the incident mocked him, the image of her tear-streaked face enticing his mind.

His phone would light up, and his heart would race as he hoped it was a message from her, but it never was. 

He'd even attempt to send her a text, but as soon as he'd have something written down, he'd delete it. (Victor you coward)

Lying awake in bed, he would stare at the ceiling, trying to convince himself that it wasn't him, it was her own fault that she'd gotten upset. Had she written a better proposal, he wouldn't have ridiculed her as such. 

He'd actually lose sleep over this.

Tomorrow morning, MC would find a beautiful bouquet of flowers in front of her door with a little note attached to it.

"Next time have your work proofread before you come to me." (I love/hate him)

Gavin:

It wasn't that he was careless, it was that MC mattered more to him than he did to himself.

When the enemies had taken their aim at his MC, he had no other choice than to throw himself over her in a brave attempt to protect her. 

His wounds were not fatal, yet she sobbed all the same while bandaging his wounds. 

He would refuse to go to the hospital, and she would argue in return, saying that was what would be best. 

The two fought, MC angered at the fact that he'd risked his life for her like that.

"MC, did you expect me to just let him shoot you?!"

"Gavin, you could have DIED!"

This wasn't the first time they've discussed this. He'd been constantly running dangerous missions and he'd often come home with bruises and cuts along his body.

She'd weep and to his dismay, she'd walk away from him, frustrated.

All he ever wanted was to protect his love and bring her happiness, yet here she was, crying and refusing to speak to him.

He'd follow her into her room and hugged her from behind tight, even as she tried to pull away from him. 

Holding her small body to his own, he'd rub her back and murmur his apologies into her hair until she calmed down. 

The two of them would lay in bed in the comfort of each other's presence, and Gavin would hold onto her frail body, promising he’d never let her go.

Lucien:

MC had noticed Lucien had been really busy lately, he spoke of his experiments often and how he needed to stay after to make sure the procedure was done right. 

The number of phone calls between them dwindled as MC herself was busy with the productions of her new upcoming shows. 

Though, as time passed and her new show now released, he still rarely had time to answer her calls.

She kept reminding herself that he was a busy man. Her calm facade soon turned into one with anger as she heard Willow speaking of a ‘date’ with Professor Lucien. 

Apparently, he had asked Willow to a meal, stating that he was free whenever it was convenient for her. 

None of them understood why MC had stormed out of the office room as she walked into her office looking for her phone.

She called, again and again, refusing to stop until he finally picked up.

“Hey Lucien, do you happen to have any time to maybe come to the orphanage later this week?”

“Sorry MC, I’ve been extremely busy lately. I don’t think I can make it.”

“What, like that date with Willow that you so conveniently have so much time for?”

She’d end the call before he could explain, her anger prominent as her voice slightly shook. 

His heart would ache, she’d misconceive the notion, he’d asked Willow to a meal as a “thanks” for participating in his experiment. 

But wasn’t this what he wanted? He’d purposefully given her the cold shoulder, purposefully avoided bumping into her and talking to her. He was dangerous and she should be only a part of his experiment, nothing more. He couldn’t let himself become so attached to the sweet, caring girl. 

He’d go over the texts she sent, that he’d ignored or left on read.

“I was walking around this little shop and I saw a paper crane! I couldn’t help but think of you!”

“We did it Lucien!! The proposal went well and the production is on set! Thank you so much, I couldn’t have done it without you!”

“I know you’re busy but I hope you’re eating well!”

“Let me know if you ever have the time to spare me an hour, Meetery Eatery just released a new dish and I think it’s something you’d like!”

He couldn’t stop the feeling of his heart being coiled, strung so tight as if it were to burst.

His friends found him in his office and offered to take him out to a bar to loosen their professor up and after a few drinks, he asks to leave, saying he could make his way home. 

With building courage, he’d knock on his sweet neighbor’s door. 

The door would open to his kind MC, but this time a pout covered her lips and her eyes were slightly puffy. 

A pang of regret hit him as she let him in. He reached out to her, pulling her against his chest. 

“MC, I’m so sorry… Please let me explain.”

Kiro:

(This one was so hard to do because Kiro is a sweet little bubble, like he tries so hard to make MC happy and wouldn’t even fight her sksksksk.)

He was an idol after all, always on the move and busy. 

His schedule was tight, and all MC wanted to do was spend a little time with him.

So the two of them made plans to eat dinner in a restaurant together, and she waited there, sitting in the reserved spot saved for them. 

Her phone pinged, and she couldn’t hide the frown from her face as she read the excuse Kiro provided for his absence. He had said he couldn’t make it tonight, but that they ‘should definitely reschedule again another time.’

He had no intention of ignoring her, he’d wanted to see his little Miss. Chips just as badly she wanted to see him, yet every plan they made was either canceled or delayed in haste as Kiro’s agent continuously booked him.

After finally getting time to himself, Kiro sneaks out of the building to meet MC at Souvenir only to find she wasn't there. It was an hour late and she had already left a while back.

He found her in her apartment, exhausted and angry and she yelled at him, tired of being stood up.   

Tears fell from her eyes as called him out, her voice shaking a little.

He hugged her so tightly as if he were trying to convey his sorrow through his actions, running his hand through her hair in any sort of comfort. 

He would apologize nonstop, and he would do whatever it takes to make her smile at least once that night.

[trashforprettyboys]

he's not even flustered by my crotch poking....this is so victor~

[aria-chicken-flugget]

MLQC bois if MC said “Shut up and kiss me!” SFW

Victor:

- would look at you at first as if you’d grown a second head (especially if you were in his office and it came out of nowhere)

- “What?” Did I hear that right?

- would maybe loosen his tie at his throat a little

- MC repeats herself, little more timidly, reading his reaction as that he was against it/gonna turn her down

- a smile dances on his lips, he secretly finds it super sexy when you assert yourself and what you want

(- same vibes as the ‘Ooh are you fighting back?’ Line in the phone call where he offere to get her a wooden camel 😂)

- would toy with you about it a bit

- would grip your chin gently, hovering over you as he’d tease your lips with barely a kiss until you asked again

- Daddyyy Energgyyyy

- would not stop kissing you lol and maybe would sweep the files off his desk if you know what i mean *wink*

Gavin:

- would look at you, bemused and check if he heard you right

- when confirmed, he literally would not wait another moment longer before holding you tightly to him in an almost embrace as he kisses you eagerly

- and dayum he has waited for this moment

- would voice as much with the Biggest Smile EverTM

- his kiss takes you by surprise and sets your heart alight

- caressing your neck as he deepens the kiss

- would search your eyes and you’d see the depth of his love for you

- you’d smile at each other and keep kissing, giggling softly like you were teens together again

- when calmed down would be so soft and gentle omg

Kiro:

- would laugh, smiling like the sun

- would hold your face in his palm and search your eyes with a smile, awaiting another affirmation with your eyes

- “Eager, Miss Chips?”

- would tease you a little, to excite you

- DeFinAteLy a LiP BitER

- though his smile his bright, his turn dark one look makes you flush

- he’d surprise you with how he behaves dominantly to be sultry

- you love this surprise

- would start soft and slow before getting really into it

- would smile against your lips

Lucien:

- would raise a brow with an inquisitive look for a moment before saying, “are you sure you want that?”

- MC is bemused until he drops his work to further, “Because once i do, you won’t want me to stop.”

- that self assurance tho lmao Daddyyy Energyyy

- MC “is that a threat or a promise?”

- Lucien would just smile before placing two hands on the wall behind you, ensaring you and exciting you all at once

- he’d dip to your level with magnetic eyes that drew you in like a spell

- he’d torture you, waiting until you were nearly desperate before kissing your neck up to your jaw, peppering kisses slowly and sensually

- until finally kissing you and my God you see stars and by the holy Jesus he was right.

[laxmiree]

[CN] MLQC Lucien’s Indulgent Traces (糜踪) ASMR translation

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!! ⚠️

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

Lucien’s 2023 CN Birthday Event (The New World)✧ Birthday Story | Birthday Prologue | Birthday Date | ASMR (You're here!) | Birthday Party

This ASMR is from Lucien's 2023 CN Birthday Event

🔞 NSFW Warning!: The content of this ASMR is PRETTY EXPLICIT and NOT suitable for individuals under the age of 18. It is recommended that those who do not meet this age requirement refrain from proceeding beyond this point.

Transcript under the cut~

[sounds of ticking timer]

[footsteps]

[knocking sounds on the cupboard]

Shh

It's me

[chuckles]

Miss in the cupboard

can you open the door and shelter me for a while?

You need to verify my identity first?

Of course you can

However,

there are footsteps coming upstairs

If that person happens to draw the 'ghost card'-

[the sounds of the cupboard door getting opened and Lucien getting pulled inside the pitch-dark cupboard]

The footsteps have disappeared

(whispers) It seems like he went to other rooms first

Um, you can breathe a sigh of relief for now.

[sounds of his breath and chuckle]

Hmm, just now?

I rarely have the opportunity to participate in these kinds of villa parties and games

So when the countdown begins…

I didn't react quickly to what action to take

and missed the best hiding time

[chuckles]

That's right

It's all thanks to you for taking me in

[sounds of Lucien's calm breath]

[Lucien's chuckles when he suddenly get hugged]

Hmm?

Why did you suddenly hug me and act coquettishly?

The rules of the game?

I remember

Players who draw cards of different suits have different tasks

They need to complete their tasks before the timer goes off

Among them, there are players who draw ghost cards…

Their task is to 'eat' everyone else

So, we should try our best not to expose ourselves

Are you the player who drew the ghost card?

Hah, I was celebrating finding a refuge just a moment ago.

Turns out I was the sheep entering a tiger's mouth

My "last words"?

[chuckle]

Well, let me finish explaining the rules of the game

If a player draws the special card, the Ace of Spades,

Then, when they "die",

they can reveal the name of the "perpetrator".

and share it with everyone.

So,

Players who draw the ghost card can only make their move against them at the end.

Otherwise, the game comes to an end.

[sighs and chuckles]

Even though I can't see your expression,

I can hear your soft gasp.

Seems like you've already guessed it.

Mm,

I drew the Ace of Spades.

So,

If you "eat" me now,

your victory would come to an end as well.

You're not going to do anything?

Then I'll take my leave.

After all, I have some information

that can be shared with the other players.

[footsteps of other player]

[the other player gets into the room where the cupboard that hid both Lucien and her at]

I can't reveal your identity?

Hmm

From a perspective on achieving victory,

it seems a bit self-defeating.

After all, just a few seconds ago,

a certain little lady was still "threatening" me.

But,

you can think about what kind of payment you can offer to change my mind.

After all,

I'm not such a principled person either.

[Lucien receives kisses as a form of 'payment', accompanied by the sound of kissing noises.]

A very cunning way

But I must admit,

it is indeed very effective

[more kissing noises as Lucien receives more of his 'payment', accompanied by rustling noises]

[Lucien's breathing grows progressively heavy as his body continued getting kissed and 'touched', hinted from the rustling noises and small kissing noises that she makes. But at the same time there's sound of footsteps approaching]

Why did you stop?

The footsteps are indeed coming in this direction.

So what?

You're afraid of being heard?

Indeed.

Now is a crucial time

You must be especially careful from now on

In any case,

don't make any noise.

[more kisses and rustling noises as he kisses and touches her body + at some point he stuffs his fingers in her mouth to prevent her from making too much noise]

Your body is very tight

Are you so worried about being discovered?

Of course I can feel it.

After all,

[kiss]

you're trembling so badly.

If this continues…

The cupboard might even start making shaking noises.

[subtle wet sounds and more rustling sounds as he continues to 'bully' her]

[Lucien hisses out of pain, followed by the faint sound of zipper getting pulled down]

Be good, relax your mouth.

You bit my fingers so hard that it left marks.

Is it so hard to bear?

[chuckles]

Alright, I won't bully you anymore.

Of course I will help you.

Then let's change our posture.

Come over here.

Slowly,

Put all of your weight onto me.

[Small note: a reminder that they're inside a pitch-dark cupboard and she can't see him, so when she sits on his lap… she must sense something 'hard' and the realization hits her-]

That's it.

Is it any better?

'Liar'?

But if I'm not mistaken…

The person who set the trap first shouldn't be me

[kiss]

[chuckles]

Yes, I did it on purpose.

[more breathing sounds, kisses and touches]

Shh, didn't I remind you?

You need to be quieter.

After all,

you probably don't want to be discovered, right?

But if you want to stop…

[kiss]

You can tell me anytime.

The right to choose,

[drops more kisses on her body]

is forever in your hands.

[more kisses and rustling noises as he continues to drop kisses and touch her]

It seems you've already given an answer

And…

I really like this answer

[Lucien's RESTRAINED NOISES and kisses as he finally slides 'it' in, and there's a sound of passing footsteps in the background]

(whispers hoarsely) He doesn't seem to have noticed us

and went to another room.

[more kisses]

There is still a long time until the game ends.

From now on,

I think you can be a bit bolder.

[perhaps-in-anotherdream]

[CN] Midwinter Dancing: Victor’s Upcoming Mind Quest

“You are the only one who can give me what I want the most.”

“What are you afraid of? This isn’t the first time you’ve asked for more.”

—

[yumekosjabami]

I know MC is supposed to be "you" in mlqc but she is so cute I love her 😭

[lovely-otome]

Me patiently waiting for the new chapters to be announced in hopes of FINALLY getting a Gavin SSR:

Me seeing spoilers and realizing the new chapters DON’T have a Gavin SSR:

[erixyin]

MLQC Boys - reacting to MC cute drunk Part 1

[look dont ask me where this has come from ive just been reading a lot of mlqc reacts and head cannons and i got inspired.]

[No one asked for this and no one probably expected this but you’re going to either sit and read it anyway or you can scroll past. Really from my recent reblogging history you shouldn’t be surprised.]

[the idea came from me and my boyfriend because when i get drunk, as a lightweight, im either the cutest little button you ever did see and act like a child or i am a seductress. Ive decided to go with the fluffy option because thats what my heart desires and i can’t write smut to save my life, nor do i want to - no hate just can’t do it]

Fanfiction i guess?? Part 1 [yes i will be doing all the boys, at some point]

Category: FLUFF

Pairing: MCxLucien

NOTES: switching POV? Kinda? Second person. Idk man its bloody midnight and i need to sleep. Its been playing on my mind. Its really bad but i hope u like it regardless.

ENJOY

Lucien:

You had been on a night out with the girls, you had just finished a really big project at work and you were all over the moon. The long nights and work on the weekends really had done a number on all of you so it was Willow’s idea to celebrate by having a special day out - which inevitably meant you were going to end up at a bar or a club of sorts.

You had messaged Lucien of course once it had been completed, you had rang him a few times but all calls had gone straight to his voice mail. You were concerned but you dropped him a text saying what was going to be happening tonight and decided to enjoy the day regardless. He was probably working on his own project and you didn’t want to disturb him

Three double rum and cokes and 4 round of shots later... to say you were drunk would be an understatement. Kiki managed to get you a taxi home bless her and you had messaged her when you had gotten into the building. You decided to pass on the stairs and go for the elevator.

Honey you couldn’t crawl up the steps if you tried and your heels were off too.

As you reached your floor you decided it would be a GREAT idea to give Lucien the gift you bought for him now. You “””sneakily”””” [you made THE most noise trying to get into your apartment] got into your apartment and plopped your shoes down and grabbed the fish plushie you had bought to remember the Aquarium date you had had with Lucien.

Boi loves his fish. Is a hoe for fish

With bare feet you wandered up to his apartment door and knocked on it kinda loudly. You giggled as you held the fish plushie tightly to your chest.

Odd. No one was responding. You sat down on the floor because your feet were hurting. As you got comfy the door opened to reveal a very clearly sleep deprived Lucien.

Confused. He look down at you on the ground holding a giant fish. “Is... everything alright?” His voice was low and sounded nasally.

[it’s 3am MC let the poor boi sleep]

“Luci!” You squealed as you got up to hug him only to stumble into him. He caught you, still a little stunned but chuckled deeply. “Luci, Luci, Luci look what i got you!” You said as you held the fish plushie literally millimetres from his face.

Lucien smiled slightly at his nickname the girl was blurting out in a childlike fashion. He concluded that she must be drunk with her hair loose, her bare feet and her bold attitude.

“What’s this?” He said stepping back to look at what the girl was holding.

“Fishy!” She said holding it u closer to him. She was on her tip toes

“Ah this is the the red lion fish also known as Pterois volitans. It has no known definitive predators and its diet consists of-“

“FISHY!” You pressed the plushie into his face. Lucien had nothing else to do but accept his fate.

You heard a soft “silly girl”

You grabbed his hand and started to pull him towards the sofa. “Where are we going?” He smiled micheiviously and looked directly into your eyes.

“You are still in your lab coat! That is rude!” You said with a tone of mild annoyance.

“Are you worried about me?” He asked in his silky smooth voice of his

“YES you need sleep.” You said folding your arms across your chest.

“I was only working on a last minute project. Besides you’re the one who needs sleep.” He purred, his soft voice lulling you into a sense of tiredness.

You sat down on the sofa and slowly rested your head on one of his pillows. Still holding his hand tightly. He sat down next to you.

“Luci” you yawned. Boi was still highly amused at his new found nickname, “you need to sweep too otherwise.... you’ll... lose focus....” you let out another yawn and decided to rest your eyelids

“Is someone sleepy? I didn’t expect to have a late night visitor” lucien chuckled softly. His lilac eyes stayed on the girl and his pupils expanded with full adoration

“Not.... sleepy.... just....” and then he heard nothing else but a gentle snoring sound.

He gently removed his hadn from holding hers. He sighed. She was so trusting of him. So trusting that she got a fish teddy bear for him and drunkenly went into his apartment without sensing danger once. He went back into his bedroom and scowered the room to make sure no traces were left. He saw that the window was open and exhaled deeply. He went back to the girl sleeping soundly on his couch. He took off his lab coat and draped it over her gently. She wriggled under the new smell and touch. He studied her sleeping face. So at peace with everything. She really trusted him that much.

Inside he felt a sharp pain in his chest. He looked away from her as pain contorted his face. He stood up to go get the medicine in his bathroom cabinet but he heard a soft sound of “Luci....” he turned to face her and she was still curled up with her eyes closed she held out her hand.

He sighed and sat back down holding her hand. Maybe he was going to get some sleep tonight afterall