#We'll figure out how to put glamors on these soon

[amethystfairy1]

hi I'm back again already lol, bc u really ought to know all the great things about ttsbc that I was too lazy to write out last time lmao.

Also! totally fine that ur not doing skizzpulse, you should write what inspires/motivates you (personally very motivated by them xD I've written ~90k words of skizzpulse myself rip)

Anyways, good things! You! you're the good things! I honestly can't remember when I last sent an ask in for the lil guys, so I'm just gonna say something I loved about each of their recent arcs.

First, Treebark. There's been so many identity reveals but I think this has been my favorite thus far. Ren going all protective boyfriend and fighting over Martyn was SO GOOD, plus soft kisses and they can just hold hands now without Ren being afraid he'll figure it out. Also loved Martyn seducing his entire family while being terrified out of his mind by big dog people with knives, like, I'd be a little out of it too. but the fam doesn't even notice but Ren did and is all supportive and comforts him, offers to take him home. I love how well they can read each other, like they're just in tune. they're soulmates, your honor. and, AND this means we can have double dates where they all know now! so excited :)))))

Zedango. this is what started me reading your stuff (the first fic I ever wrote was actually my own tt zedango ficlet, btw. that feels like an eternity ago now) I love how they've simultaneously progressed and devolved into slightly unhealthy relationship territory. something about not everything being perfect all the time just adds so much depth and realism to their relationship, as well as keeping the plot tense without feeling like you're making up problems just to have something to write about. AND THEN Tango doing the blazeborn courtship rituals was just so aaaaaaaa (THEY"RE SO ADORBSABLEEE) Tango setting aside his disgust with his claws to take care of Zed even tho its uncomfortable for him, and then Zed recognizing that and having all the warm fuzzy fondness for his bf was so sweet. Doc's notes about the rituals were on point, with how he reassures Tango that they're normal, healthy things and saying he's always open to having a conversation about it. (tho, i doubt Tango's ever taken him up on that offer lmao)

The other fic that's been in my head is ur most recent one, Handshakes and Headaches. I highly doubt we'll get a cub reveal in this next chapter, but ig we'll see soon enough. I loved how Cub just knew instantly that Grian was a hybrid and was just going in spirals putting it together that he was cuteguy, then him coming to the wrong conclusion about whether Scar knew, too, was just perfect. Tho, if he did think Scar knew and was cool with it, I wonder what he'd do first? Tell Scar his own secret, guess Grian's secret in front of them? I feel like he would think the safe thing would be to confront Scar about Grian being Cuteguy, and then if/when Scar admits it and says he's cool with it, Cub would feel safe(r) revealing his own identity. Maybe not right away, but sometime. Also, that would mean everyone in Hot Cave knows about hybrids and undercity, so he wouldn't have to glamor while he works (tho, that would also require revealing to Zed... they don't seem super close, but it's kinda obvious that Zed's chill w/ the undercity people, considering he's dating Tango and Cub knows that).

Also! now that Hypno knows G and Scar are safe, I really wanna see him revealing to Scar and Scar being all supportive and stuff :)))) Hypno wasn't someone I knew I needed in this world, but I'd die for him now. (ALSO the casual mention that his scales are dry and flaky rather than smooth and taken care of??? Hello?????? Someone get him some proper self-care ASAP, maybe take him swimming at a private pool or something idk. I feel like the moment Scar knows, he's going to be on it with the cookies and love and support. so excited hehehe)

anyways, I'm probably forgetting something, but whatever. I'll be back with more art soon (maybe I draw Hypno, since I've never done that before and electric eel hybrid sounds cool. Actually, I've decided, I'm gonna do it now. remind me what that looks like pls? or I go reread, whichever happens faster lol)

Ok that's all, have a good day!

I LOVE THE RAMBLESSSSS

Petition to get Hypno a private pool 😆

I'm so glad you love the slightly unhealthy but also very loving Zedango situation we have going on!

I LOVED YOUR TT ZEDANGO FIC! I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE SEQUEL!!!! 😭 /j you don't have to write one if you don't wanna BUT KNOW THAT I LOVED IT!

Ren being a protective boyfriend is all I need sometimes! It's just good fun! Thank you so much for telling all about everything!!!

I would actually LOVE to see how you would design Hypno if you do feel like drawing him! That sounds amazing! Electric Eel hybrid time!!!! 💖

[shiningwonderland]

Natsuki Shinomiya (Repeat)

Translator: Raz (Twitter: agnadance)

Proofreader: Nadie (Twitter: nmoniag)

Editor: Snail (Twitter: herbert_snail)

QA: Rei (Twitter: wolfe_raine)

October - Fervore Too Soon

Disclaimer: This chapter contains sexual harassment. Please read at your own discretion.

It is now October. It has cooled down significantly.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Good morning, Haru-chan.

Haruka Nanami: Good morning.

Natsuki Shinomiya: The school festival is fast approaching. Should we do something for it?

Haruka Nanami: Yes, I think we should since it's a good opportunity...

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演劇はどうですか？ How about a play? (+5 Love, +10 Music)

Natsuki Shinomiya: That sounds nice! What sort of play should we do?

Haruka Nanami: What kind of story would you like, Shinomiya-san?

Natsuki Shinomiya: Let's see... How about Little Red Riding Hood?

Natsuki Shinomiya: I'll be the wolf and you'll be Little Red Riding Hood!

Natsuki Shinomiya: I'll be cheering you on as you go out doing your errands.

Natsuki Shinomiya: By the end, we'll become such good friends that I'll want to gobble you right up!

Huh? Is that how the story of Little Red Riding Hood goes? Putting that aside...

Haruka Nanami: I think that sounds fun!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Right? Hehe, I thought you'd say that.

ライブをしましょう。 Let's do a concert. (+5 Love, +10 Music)

Haruka Nanami: I want to perform the song we've been practicing for everyone since it's a good opportunity.

Natsuki Shinomiya: That sounds good! The stage is so glamorous, I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hehe, I'm having fun just imagining it!

アンサンブルなどどうでしょう。How about an ensemble? (+10 Love, +10 Music)

Haruka Nanami: I'll play the piano...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Then I'll play the viola.

Haruka Nanami: Yes, please do!

Natsuki Shinomiya: I wonder what sort of melody we could make together? I'm looking forward to it!

Haruka Nanami: How did it go?

Natsuki Shinomiya: I'm sorry, we couldn't get the stage.

We thought long and hard about what we should do for the school festival, but there's a limit to the number of places people can perform.

A lottery is held when there's too many people who want the same location.

We have ended up losing the lottery.

Haruka Nanami: It is what it is. Let's put this behind us and practice for the graduation audition!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yes... You're right.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Ah! Haru-chan, about the lyrics of the song you're making right now… can I write them?

Haruka Nanami: Huh? Umm... Are the ones now not good enough?

I wrote the lyrics as I was making the melody with Shinomiya-san.

They were a bit rough, but they still functioned as lyrics.

I was thinking that we would use what I wrote as a base and figure out what to do with them together...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yes, they're wonderful! It's just that I think these feelings won't come through if they're not sung...

Natsuki Shinomiya: That's why… I want to express these feelings in song...

Haruka Nanami: I understand, please do what you see fit.

Singing comes from the heart. If Shinomiya-san has feelings he wants to let out, then he's the one who should be writing the lyrics.

Natsuki Shinomiya: … One more thing. I'm keeping the final lyrics secret until the audition.

Haruka Nanami: Huh…?

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hehe! Doing that is more exciting, don't you think? I'll practice with the lyrics you've made for me until then.

This person is treating even the graduation audition like a game... He's amazing.

Haruka Nanami: Okay, I'm looking forward to them!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Thank you, I love you... You're my one and only angel...

Shinomiya-san hugs me tightly and kisses me on the right cheek.

Haruka Nanami: Ah... Um, Shinomiya-san...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Natsuki… call me Natsuki.

Haruka Nanami: Ahh... Na… tsuki… kun...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yes, Haru-chan! Great job!

He kisses me on the left cheek...

There's no deep meaning behind this... This is the same kind of affection he shows the forest animals and Syo-kun...

And yet… my heart won't stop pounding...

Haruka Nanami: … I can't get used to this...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hm? What's wrong, Haru-chan?

Haruka Nanami: Ah... No... It's nothing.

My thoughts accidentally slipped out as a whisper. I can't tell him that he's making my heart pound...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hehe, you're so cute!

Shinomiya-san bends far down and looks into my face.

His fluffy, light-colored hair tickles my cheeks.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Huh? What's wrong, Haru-chan? Your face is red. Do you have a cold? If so, you should go back to your room as soon as possible...

His child-like eyes look at me.

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だ、大丈夫です。I-I'm okay. (+5 Love, +0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: I don’t have a cold, so... Anyway, let's move on and practice.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Ah, I see. Let's start.

Shinomiya-san finally lets me go.

I'm actually happy when he showers me with affection, but...

I get nervous that he'll start hearing the sound of my heart if he gets too close...

風邪じゃないです。 I don't have a cold. (+10 Love, +0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: The reason why I'm blushing is… uhh… not because I have a fever or anything. It's… um...

T-the words won't come out...

Natsuki Shinomiya: … Hm. But… you're so hot.

Shinomiya-san touches my cheek with one hand and grips my wrist with his other hand.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Your pulse is so fast... Are you sure you're not sick…?

Haruka Nanami: Y-yes, I'm completely fine... A-anyway, practice... You should start practicing your singing.

Natsuki Shinomiya: If you say so...

Shinomiya-san finally lets me go.

これは、那月くんが・・・ It's because you... (+20 Love, +0 Music)

Natsuki Shinomiya: Me…?

Haruka Nanami: Ah...

Natsuki Shinomiya: It's… my fault?

Haruka Nanami: Well, it's because...

Natsuki Shinomiya: … Is the reason why your heart's pounding is because I'm hugging you?

Haruka Nanami: …

Natsuki Shinomiya: I see... Is that so! Hehe, Haru-chan, you're so cute!

He hugs me even more tightly while rubbing his cheek against mine...

Haruka Nanami: P-practice! It's time to practice your singing!

Natsuki Shinomiya: That's right. I'll let you go since you properly called me by my first name!

He smiles with a giggle and lets me go.

It is now the day of the school festival. We've helped with the class's performances in the morning and now we're free for the afternoon.

Natsuki Shinomiya: School festivals are so much fun! I was in a musical last year.

Ah... I see... Shinomiya-san is two years older than me, so he was also a high school student last year as well...

I came into this academy right after graduating middle school, but Shinomiya-san must have transferred from his previous school to Saotome Academy.

Haruka Nanami: You weren't lonely when you quit your last school and came here?

Natsuki Shinomiya: For my previous school, I was there because of a teacher's recommendation... It specialized in music.

Natsuki Shinomiya: But… I couldn't play with everyone else.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Everyone was aiming to become a professional and were shining with ambition. As for me, I was deep in despair.

Haruka Nanami: But your performance was so wonderful, Shinomiya-san.

The sound of his viola...

I'm not well-versed in classical music, but even I could tell how outstanding of a player he is.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Thank you... The adults around me also praised me just like how you're doing now.

Natsuki Shinomiya: However, I couldn't truly enjoy the music I was playing.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I caught a glimpse of what a difficult and daunting road it is to truly master music... I got scared...

Natsuki Shinomiya: I couldn't play the same level as everyone else... My teacher recommended that I transfer to general education, but...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Maybe this is a lingering attachment... I couldn't handle living a life cut off from music.

Natsuki Shinomiya: So that's why I chose this school. I felt that I could enjoy music in this place.

Natsuki Shinomiya: The idols on T.V. looked like they were having so much fun singing and I thought, "Ahh, that looks so nice"...

Natsuki Shinomiya: It was so different from the world of classical music that I had lived in. They were so free, unique, and… their smiles were so bright.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I wanted to be like them... If I can perform music at the pace I can enjoy... 

Natsuki Shinomiya: Surely, idols must have a lot of fun... Or, that was my expectation, at least. I was truly a fool, wasn't I?

Select the Phrase!

そんなことありません。That's not true. (+10 Love, +10 Music)

Haruka Nanami: You're so earnest...

Haruka Nanami: I know without a doubt that you sing with all your heart and soul.

Haruka Nanami: I know how much you love music...

Haruka Nanami: You try to put your feelings into your music. You must have gone through so much pain to do so.

Haruka Nanami: The idols that you look up to are people who give hopes and dreams to everyone.

Haruka Nanami: It's a painful and difficult path, but it's the path that you've chosen.

Haruka Nanami: Now you're trying to walk straight ahead down that path.

Natsuki Shinomiya: It's all because of you... I can do my best because you're always by my side.

楽しいこといっぱいあります。There's lots of fun things. (+20 Love, +0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: I don't think it's all fun and games. I'm sure there will be pain and sadness involved.

Haruka Nanami: But if you keep going and doing your best, maybe one day you'll be able to give everyone hopes and dreams. When that happens, I'm sure it will be a great feeling.

Haruka Nanami: That's why we should make all the happy memories we can together!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Because of who you are... I can do my best because you're by my side.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Thank you, Haru-chan. You're my goddess...

Shinomiya-san kisses me on the cheek.

頑張りましょう。Let's do our best. (+0 Love, +5 Music)

Haruka Nanami: From now on, let's work hard together so you can become a splendid idol!

Haruka Nanami: If we do that, then it won't even matter how you started.

Haruka Nanami: Do your very best and become an idol that can give everyone hopes and dreams.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Thank you… Haru-chan.

We have arrived at the auditorium. Ittoki-kun's concert is about to begin.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Ah, after Otoya-kun's concert, Syo-chan's dance is next.

Shinomiya-san shows me the pamphlet.

Haruka Nanami: Ah... I see. I'm looking forward to it!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yes, me too... Ah, it's about to begin!

Otoya Ittoki: U-um! Thank you for coming to my concert!

Otoya Ittoki: Umm, actually, I stayed up all night thinking of what to say here...

Otoya Ittoki: Once I got up on stage, I forgot everything…! But everything I want to express is all in my song.

Otoya Ittoki: Please listen. "TRUST MY DREAM". 

Natsuki Shinomiya: Otoya-kun was so cool!

Haruka Nanami: Yes, he was! Ittoki-kun has improved a lot! We've got to win.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yes, of course.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Ah... Syo-chan's next.

Syo Kurusu: Welcome to my magnificent performance! I'll be putting my all in my dance, so you better enjoy it!

He energetically dances to the beat of the music.

Haruka Nanami: Ah... Amazing!

Still matching the rhythm, Syo-kun leaps high into the air.

With a brilliant smile, he shows off his fancy footwork while keeping up with the fast tempo, his arms not missing a beat.

Most of all, he looks like he's truly enjoying his dance.

Shinomiya-san looks like he's entertained by Syo-kun's dance as well.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Syo-chan really is so adorable!

Haruka Nanami: He went all out for this dance!

Natsuki Shinomiya: It seems that Syo-kun's dance was the last performance for the auditorium. Is there anywhere else you want to check out?

Haruka Nanami: Ah... No, not really...

Natsuki Shinomiya: There seems to be fireworks during the closing ceremony of the festival.

Haruka Nanami: Fireworks? Sounds lovely.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Right? Do you want to go watch from the best view?

Haruka Nanami: Yes, I would love to!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Then let's head over.

Holding my hand, Shinomiya-san leads me out of the auditorium and runs down the hallway.

Arriving at the rooftop, I see the vast starry sky above me.

Haruka Nanami: … What a beautiful sky...

I've been told the autumn night sky isn't that impressive, but...

This is like a planetarium. My heart has been entranced by the brilliant lights in the sky–I can't take my eyes away from them.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hehe, isn't it wonderful?

Haruka Nanami: Yes, very much so...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Then… let's make this a private viewing.

Click.

Haruka Nanami: Huh…?

Shinomiya-san has locked the door.

Natsuki Shinomiya: It's just the two of us now.

Haruka Nanami: Uh, umm... There might be other people who want to watch from here, too...

Natsuki Shinomiya: I know that I'm being selfish, but tonight–for this moment of time, I don't want anyone to interfere...

What is going on? Shinomiya-san... He's acting differently from usual.

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でも・・・But... (+0 Love, +0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: That'll cause trouble for everyone...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Just for now, I want to keep you all to myself even if it means troubling others.

あ、あの・・・U-um... (+10 Love, +0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: W-why… would you...

Natsuki Shinomiya: I wanted time just for the two of us... Is that a good enough answer?

邪魔って・・・Interfere…? (+10 Love, +0 Music)

Natsuki Shinomiya: I want to watch you under the starlit sky with no one else around us.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I want you to only watch me...

Haruka Nanami: Uh, umm... Umm... Oh, the dance! Syo-kun's dance was so cool, huh?

I unconsciously try to change the subject.

What is this? Why does it feel like my stomach is fluttering?

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yes... He was. Syo-kun's so cute! Only second to you...

He places his hand on my shoulder and lightly kisses my cheek.

He has kissed me on the cheek countless times, but today, his kiss feels much softer... It's gentle yet bittersweet.

He slides his hand off my shoulder, leaving me feeling lonely.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Speaking of dancing, Saotome Academy is going to host a dance party in December.

Haruka Nanami: Ah... Yes, I heard about that.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Haru-chan, would you dance with me?

He offers his hand.

Haruka Nanami: … Yes.

I take Shinomiya-san's hand, and that's when...

BOOM!

A flower lights up in the night sky. The fireworks bloom in many colors and fade away in an instant.

Countless flowers of light light up the vast starry sky.

The eternal twinkling of the stars and the instant flashes of the fireworks cross over each other, fascinating me.

Haruka Nanami: Wow... It's so beautiful...

The fireworks beyond the roof's fence are gorgeous.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yes… they are.

Haruka Nanami: Ah, there goes another one! These fireworks are so beautiful!

Natsuki Shinomiya: No… you're the beautiful one, Haru-chan.

Haruka Nanami: Huh…?

BOOM!

The fireworks shoot up and light up the rooftop.

Haruka Nanami: Ah!

Shinomiya-san has taken off his glasses.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Call me by my name... Call me Natsuki.

Shinomiya-san looks straight at me. Instead of his usual smile, he wears a serious expression.

I can't take my eyes off him...

Haruka Nanami: … Natsuki-kun...

The words slip out of my words naturally...

Natsuki-kun smiles and kisses me on the forehead.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I had always loved you... But I've always thought that this feeling was different from romantic love.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I thought the feelings I have for you are the same as the ones I feel for the little birds and Syo-chan, but… then I realized.

Natsuki Shinomiya: This must be love... The feelings I have between you and Syo-chan are different...

Natsuki Shinomiya: You've always acknowledged me and supported me...

Natsuki Shinomiya: I must've loved you this entire time, I just didn't notice.

BOOM!

Fireworks burst once again.

Clatter!

Natsuki-kun grabs my shoulders and pushes me against the fence.

Haruka Nanami: Nn…!

My heart won't stop pounding–feeling like I'm going to faint at any moment, I lean against the fence.

Natsuki Shinomiya: … Haa, nn.

He puts his hand on the fence, as if cornering me.

Natsuki Shinomiya: … Haruka… look at the real me...

Natsuki-kun leans closer to me.

Haruka Nanami: …

I can't move, nor can I avert my gaze...

I feel like I'm being drawn into his eyes.

But...

BOOM!

Another round of fireworks go off, and out of the corner of my eye I notice they’re shaped like the principal.

At that moment, the words "romance is forbidden" flash in my mind.

Haruka Nanami: Nooo, we can't do this!!!

On the spur of the moment, I push Natsuki-kun away.

CRACK!

Haruka Nanami: … Ah.

His glasses...

Natsuki-kun's glasses have fallen from the impact of my push and I've just broken them under my foot.

Haruka Nanami: U-um, I'm so sorry! Uh… I...

Natsuki Shinomiya(?): You messed up...

Haruka Nanami: Huh? U-um... I-I'm sorry.

… Natsuki… kun? He's acting like a completely different person...

It's like that time at the pool... As if he has an alternate personality...

Natsuki Shinomiya(?): Do you think I'll forgive you just because you apologized?

He really is different. He's… not Natsuki-kun.

Haruka Nanami: U-um... A-are you really Shinomiya… san?

Satsuki Shinomiya: Yeah, I'm Shinomiya, just not Natsuki... I’m Satsuki Shinomiya.

Satsuki… kun? His alternate personality has a name?!

Haruka Nanami: Umm... Where's… Natsuki-kun?

Satsuki Shinomiya: Who knows? You're the one who rejected him. I don't think he's ever coming back.

Haruka Nanami: That… can't be... I'm… I'm so sorry, Natsuki… kun. Natsuki-kun, where is he right now…?

Satsuki Shinomiya: … You're the one who pushed him away, and now you're worried about him?

Haruka Nanami: Yes, I am... And… I want to properly apologize to him directly...

Satsuki Shinomiya: If that's so...

Satsuki-kun pushes me against the fence.

Satsuki Shinomiya: Then you better make some good noises for me. If you do, he might come out.

Haruka Nanami: Huh…?

I feel a hot pain on my neck.

Satsuki Shinomiya: Nn...

Haruka Nanami: Ah…!

Am I being… kissed?

It's not the usual light kiss–his lips are sucking at my neck and won't let go.

I'm scared...

Haruka Nanami: Ahh!

I push Satsuki-kun with both of my hands and in a daze run away as quickly as I can.

Right before I arrive at the dorms, raindrops fall one by one, until they suddenly turn into a downpour.

I stand still, imagining that the sky is like Natsuki-kun crying.

The more the sky cries, the more my tears ceaselessly overflow. 

I stand in the same place crying until the rain stops.

Kuppuru: Meow.

Haruka Nanami: … Kuppuru...

Kuppuru has been nestled against my feet without me noticing.

Kuppuru: Meow...

Kuppuru meows worriedly, looking up at me.

Haruka Nanami: What should I do, Kuppuru…? Natsuki-kun is...

Haruka Nanami: It's because I rejected him... Natsuki-kun… is so far away… and...

Even I can't make sense of the words I'm saying as I cry.

Haruka Nanami: It's my fault... It's all my fault that Natsuki-kun's...

Kuppuru: Meow... Meooow.

Kuppuru jumps onto my shoulder and licks my cheek.

Haruka Nanami: … Are you comforting me?

Kuppuru: Meow!

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ありがとう・・・ Thank you... (+10 Love, +5 Music)

Kuppuru: Meow, meow!

Kuppuru comforts me by rubbing his cheek against mine until I stop crying.

そう・・・だよね・・・ That's… right... (+5 Love, +5 Music)

Haruka Nanami: Nothing's going to change if I keep crying.

I wipe my tears away and look straight ahead.

挫けちゃダメだよね・・・ I shouldn't give up... (+20 Love, +5 Music)

There's still something I can do. Even if I had nothing, I should just keep searching. There has to be a way!

I've let go of him once, but I'm sure I can do something about it if I try.

I won't give up until I can hold his hand one more time. I'll bring back Natsuki-kun no matter what!

The moment I make up my mind, the rain stops and the starry sky peeks through the gaps between the clouds.

Like how the rain stops eventually, like how the stars are always shining behind the clouds—

I'll be able to reunite with Natsuki-kun one day. He's like a bright star that's just somewhere I can't see.

That's what I believe...

Mini Game

Ringo Tsukimiya: This time, we're going to go back to the basics and study rhythm! However this time, the difficulty has been raised so prepare yourself!

Ringo Tsukimiya: Rhythm is very important, so be sure to always be careful about it!

Ringo Tsukimiya: I'll show you how it's done, so just do what I do.

Ringo Tsukimiya: Okay, here we go! Be sure to keep up!

S RANK

Satsuki Shinomiya: You still bug me… but I guess you're better than I expected. However, don't be satisfied with where you're at.

Satsuki-kun... He has come to see my test.

Does this mean that he approves of me? If so, l'm glad!

Chapter End

[enchantedmirage]

Tears of Themis x Enstars word vomit, GO.

(more on, what do you wanna say if that ever happens lol)

HI HELLO? This is such a surprising concept since I'm already working on another Enstars AU, but anywho!

The core of Tears of Themis is that it has FOUR love interests, which plays hand in hand with our four agencies, well if that matters since we'll focus more on the personalities.. We'll forgo the dynamics the original four have (like marius being vyn's student, vyn and artem having worked with each other before, luke being part of the group the three are also in)

Now.. speaking of those four though, it's time to draw different parallels with them and a character from Enstars. It'll take a while for me to remember what they're exactly like since it's been about two or so years since I last played it..

Okay, starting off with a guy who works in the same field as you, he is your boss basically and would fuss about you not taking care of yourself- ding ding ding, who do I draw Artem parallel to? Ibara Saegusa.

so THIS stood out "Artem's favorite movie genres are art films and war films." and??? Okay, let's roll from that.

"Put himself to an unimaginable standard" Hmm..

Just a headcanon but they probably enjoy black coffee

Also fun fact he shares a va with Nagisa

(anyway I spent like a good ten minutes scrolling his card gallery)

And then soon after, we're introduced to a childhood friend.. yeah okay.. who works a dangerous job.. mhm.. that's will lie to you for your safety... Mama? Like he wasn't completely Anzu's childhood friend but.

"When he was a child, Luke dreamed of becoming a hero, making a charming appearance in times of need and beating all the bad guys. As he grew up, though, he realized heroes aren't always charming and glamorous and are often a mess instead."

UM?? HELLO???????????? (in shock at this guesstimation)

They're both also really reliable

He shares a VA with Mao!

So then, moving onto Vyn, because my friend's favorite was Vyn and she would always talk to me about how Marius steals her pulls and like?? He's something.. is he a manipulator? Is he a yandere? I don't know but when he said "Destruction precedes creation" it reminded me of the genshin fanart with Albedo as Vyn. ... AND okay, so Albedo, right? He's voiced by Nojima Kenji and the person is DING DING DING, the parallel goes to!

"Vyn is able to face anything with ease and skill, giving those around him a sense of peace, resulting in people involuntarily opening their hearts to display their truest self before him. If one's heart has secrets, they will most definitely be discovered by him."

Natsume, natsume??? I can't think of anyone else who would have this kind of description to fit.

Vyn has a very gentle temperament, but he is not what one may imagine as a weak scholar. He is very reliable in critical moments, and with his ability to maintain a perfect disposition, any weakness he might have is unknown. <- what Natsume wishes he could be/j

Oh, and the two of them have really influential parents, go figure.

However, he is sometimes derisive of common human flaws, such as the tendency to prioritize selfish short-sighted personal gain while still rationalizing those same choices as logical and intelligent <- BAHSHAJKA they're both hypocrites

Yeah okay, so last but not the least! jsldkjfsl this is super funny because Marius shares a va with TSUMUGI, TSUMUGI AOBA!! Him and Luke were my favorites actually, oh look.. me falling for the childhood friend trope and a character with purple eyes.. ah...

"It is difficult to understand this second young master. " <- Okay, Hiyori. I'm calling it now. Rich kid that gets on people's nerves sometimes? Hmmm

Good at art, though the only person that comes to mind is Hajime.. who is the opposite of rich.

YEP HIYORI WE GOOO

So conclusion? Yeahhh, four agencies? Nope, we have two cospro and two newdi idols sjdkfjsklj --- This does make for a good idea though! Thanks for the ask :3

[bunbeeplays]

The Lemon Legacy: Generation 1, Chapter 74 - Nailed It

It's been a busy time for Xander, constantly working on the restaurant. Today, Moses and Ian are helping him set up the instruments that the band, The Main Squeeze, bought. Ophelia isn't expecting the visitor that shows up at her door but it's a pleasant surprise, nonetheless.

Ophelia: Hey, what brings you here?

Drew: You better not have any plans. We're doing a spa day.

Ophelia: What? Really? You don't strike me as the spa type.

Drew: We've been planning band stuff out, I figured we both need an excuse to chill.

Drew: We can get massages, get our nails done-

Ophelia: Who are you and what have you done with Drew?

Drew: Come on, nonbinary people can get their nails done too! I just can't get those big ol' claws you like so much cuz my guitar strings would rip them off.

Ophelia: I'm in.

In the time they've been attending yoga classes at this spa, neither of them have ever taken advantage of the other services besides the pool. This will be a nice change of pace!

Drew: Sul sul! One wrench and a buffalo wing tea for the lady!

It also happens to be Night on the Town, so their drinks are free!

Ophelia: Woooo, Night on the Town!

Drew: It's like 11 AM.

Ophelia: NIGHT ON THE TOWN!

Drew: So Xander said after they get the stage set up, it's all done?

Ophelia: Basically, except a few finishing touches. He's been so secretive, I can't believe Moses and Ian got to see the place before me.

Drew: We'll have plenty of time to see it when we're performing there.

Ophelia: I'll finally get to see it tomorrow! I'm so excited.

Drew: You should be! That's why we've got to get you fresh in-game painted nails instead of CAS nails.

Ophelia: If you wanted to get your nails done, you don't have to use me as a scapegoat.

Drew: Hey, we're here for our 12 o'clock.

Rita: Ah, Mx. Padilla, hello! And that must be Ophelia.

Ophelia: You booked an appointment? What if I had said no?

Drew: I may be skinny but I'm not afraid to throw you over my shoulder.

Alex: Alright, prepare to be pampered, Miss Lemon!

It was sort of nice having her hands massaged before getting her nails done. Definitely worth the money!

She goes for something a little more glamorous than usual. Treat yourself!

Drew also likes their manicure, though they're not exactly the glam type.

Drew: Brings me back to my grunge days in high school. Sure hope there's a revival soon.

Ophelia autonomously put on a face mask before the two part ways for their massages.

Ophelia: A deep tissue massage won't hurt too bad, right?

Lana: Don't worry, Miss Lemon, I'm a trained professional. I did all my certifications online!

Ophelia spins into a robe and lays down on the massage table.

Lana: Now just relax and let me take care of those sore muscles.

Ophelia: Okay…

It feels nice at first… until the masseuse digs her knuckles into her spine!

Lana: Oof, this is a big knot.

There are parts of the massage that feel good… and there are parts where Ophelia feels like the masseuse is trying to fold her into an origami swan. Stop pulling her shoulder back like that, lady!

Ophelia practically hobbles off of the massage table.

Lana: Hope you enjoyed!

She certainly did not. She feels bad for not tipping but not tipping is better than chewing her out for jerking her around the dang table!

Ophelia admires her nails while waiting by the pool for Drew.

Drew: Watcher, I feel like a new Sim. How was that massage?

Ophelia: …Great.

Drew: Great! Let's slam down more free drinks and take advantage of the pool!

Somehow relaxing in that ridiculous pool floatie did more to ease her aching back than that dang massage did. Drew the party animal isn't used to sitting around, so they do a super splash in their lounger, which is something I didn't know you could do.

Ophelia, the wise and mature future matriarch of this legacy, does her own super splash in her lounger. Hey, this is their day to have fun, so she's going to have fun, damn it!

Ophelia: This was fun, Drew. I really needed this.

Drew: Glad to hear it, dude. I've gotta head home. Text me tomorrow about how cool the bar is, okay?

Ophelia: You got it.

Xander comes dragging in pretty late, and very tired.

Ophelia: Well hello there, Mister New CC Hair. Way to pick a haircut that's eerily similar to your other one.

Xander: I'm a pretty adventurous guy, but my hairstyle is one thing I'm content with, Lemon Cake.

Ophelia blathers on about her day as they eat a late dinner, and Xander nods and smiles along.

Ophelia: You okay? You've been quiet.

Xander: Just sleepy. Your nails look very pretty.

Ophelia: Thanks, sweetie. Let's finish up and I'll tuck you in.

Xander: Tuck me in?

Ophelia: Yeah, good boys who work very hard deserve to get tucked in.

In all fairness, she did tuck him under the covers. She just decided to tuck herself under there too.

I can't stand these two

[thatonewingedsorcerer]

We Got Video Now

"Okay, so me, the rune witch, and our very tired kelpie, we w-"

"I'm tired cause I own the only braincell of this trio"

"It's cause your the mom friend"

"You're right and I despise that"

"Anyways, we were on a supply run when , One: I remembered we never explain anything about who and where we are, and Two: we found an old camcorder!"

"Anyways, hey hold this, we going to try to get video here"

"Wha- fine"

[There's rustling as someone seems to be handing off a mic]

"Guys!, I think I got it working"

{Video cuts in, it seems to be pointing down as the only things visable is a pair of shoes, it's very blurry}

"The quaility is shit though, eh it's good enough"

{The camera straightens out and the focus is played with for a second, There's two women visible. One has a pair of sunglasses perched on her head, along with two very noticeable eye bags. Her lower half of her face is covered with some cloth, there’s a hood bunched up around her neck. Her red hair looks windswept while still holding a very strong aura of bed head. There’s a bow and arrow on her back along with a quiver, there’s also a longsword on her hip. She’s wearing jeans with a tailcoat buttoned over a dark green shirt, with knee high boots. The second one is wearing a tank top and shorts, there’s a cloak tied around her waist, it reaches her ankles. There’s several runes and sigils visible on her skin, the quality’s too poor to be able to make them out. She has a pair of steampunk goggles on her head and a half-face gas mask. She has a backpack by her feet as she's playing with a butterfly knife}

“Here’s the mic”

{The one with red hair tosses a audio recorder at whoever’s holding the camera}

“Thanks anyway, right now we’re heading to our local string of power lines, 3 miles out. We don’t know how they get power, we don’t know why we can get wifi there, we don’t question it”

“We stopped asking questions a long time ago”

“The rune witch has the dead batteries we need to charge in the bag along with the laptop, so we can edit and post this thing”

{A hand comes from behind the camera and points at the bag at the feet of the one with runes}

“Laptop? I thought you had it”

“Come on!, give me a minute. How far are we again?”

“Bout one and a half miles”

[groan] “Fine”

{they hand off the camera to the red hair one, as the view flips around, there’s a clear view of whoever was recording. They’re wearing too many clothes to be able to place a gender, lots of layers, but two wings as tall as them are sticking out their back. They have sunglasses and a pair of aviator goggles on their head under a hood, along their own gas mask. They take off their sunglasses and pull on their goggles. Putting down their own bag and an instrument case, they take a few steps back and fly off}

“You have it don’t you”

{She only response with a smile}

“Of course you do. Any who while we wait for them to get back, I’ll explain something, like where we are, This is a seam for forgotten things”

{She pans the camera around, there’s piles of different things along with half destroyed buildings. Where the two are standing though there seems to be an absence of things, like a path has been cleared. other than that everything seems to be a stark white}

“A seam is basically a natural generated pocket dimension, while most people make their own pocket dimensions to store things, this one was generated by the multiverse. There’s a bunch of these, some of them are for lost souls, those seams are better known as purgatory, others house broken things, some discarded things, lost things, or forgotten things like this one. We don’t entirely understand how things appear in here, but even if everyone dies it still counts as forgotten for some reason, that’s why we have so many broken buildings here”

{She pans to the broken walls around the two of them, as she hits one of them with the side of her fist}

“But our basic understanding is, you know when you forget about something and it seems to disappear, like you lose some coins in an old jacket pocket and then next year the pocket’s empty, well those coins end up here. Anything forgotten and basically disappear, appears here. This does include storms and fires.”

“One time I got caught in a hurricane, I hated it”

“Yeah, natural disaster just popping up next to us, is not fun. Part of the reason we wear lots of facial covering when we go out the Library, is the dust storms and the stupid amount of poison gas that somehow gets in here”

{She turns the camera to her face and pulls down the cloth covering her face down a little to reveal a small device over her mouth and nose, there’s a couple runes on it. Also the sunglasses also seem to have runes of there own. She turns the camera back around}

“People can also create portals into seams, which is how we got here. We were teenagers, and we found an old cabin in the wood with a bunch of old notes on magic. We took a journal labeled dimensional travel, I guess we thought it would be fun. It took us about three days to gather the things for the spell circle, It really shouldn’t of worked. Well, then we got trapped here, because the portal to our dimension closed behind us. So we use the stuff in here to try to find a way back because-”

{She walks around the wall and grabs a book off a huge pile of random objects, and pulls her leg up to write a quick rune on the cover. A series of symbols appear near the rune}

“Most thing in here have symbols like this when we use a dimensional locate rune our warlock made. We can use these symbols in a dimension travel spell circle to head to the dimension it came from. We still haven’t found our original dimension, but we were able to get to a dimension where the spell circle killed us instead, so close enough I guess”

“How long has it been since wings left I would of thought they would of been ba-”

{A black streak dives out of the sky, tackling the warlock, they tumble a few feet before stopping, they’re in a small pile as the winged one is yelling at her as the scuffle}

“You little bitch, you made me fly 3 miles for NOTHING, I’m going to combo you into fucki-”

“Hey you two stop, just kiss and make up”

“Sorry mom”

“Sorry, mum”

“Ew, no. I’m not even that much older than you”

“You’re literally centuries older then the both of us”

“Ah curse my mythological heritage”

“Give me the camera back”

“Say please”

{She tosses the camera and recorder back to the winged being}

“Alright so our kelpie must have bored you so it’s time to sign off, till next time, that one winged sorcerer”

“Wait wait wait did you say ‘kiss and make up’, What the fuck An-”

[groovyzombiellama]

Little Family

Title: Little Family

Requested? Yes.

Plot: You and Dacre Montgomery are expecting a child while he's recording season 3 of Stranger Things and you are a well known YouTuber, so you film the whole procedure from just everyday stuff, to routines, to the actual moments before, during and after labor.

Word count: 1229

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"Okay guys that's it for our morning routine, we'll be posting a video about our evening routine pretty soon, maybe even tonight if I manage to edit all of the clips together, but if not, expect it in the next couple of days. Montgomery's out."

A sigh of relief escapes your lips when you are done checking if everything was alright with your morning routine video you had just posted, with your husband Dacre, and you could finally relax a bit and lay back in his arms again, while you begin the painstaking process of editing your evening video, as the two of you sat on the couch. You were a well known YouTuber, and your audience loved it when you include Dacre in your videos, and it's honestly hard not to, because it's so much fun to work together and blog if you know something interesting is gonna happen that day or even when you just visit him on set while he's currently filming season 3 of Stranger Things. You two loved your fans a lot and loved to share little bits and pieces of your lives with them. 

And you were in your ninth month of pregnancy at this time, so you thought it would be interesting for a lot of women going through the same to see how you spend your time waiting for the baby to arrive and what you were taking with you to the hospital when the time comes and your water breaks.

"I can hold both of my wonderful girls this way. I can't wait to see her, I know she's gonna be as beautiful as her mommy."

You close your eyes for a moment and smile, picturing Dacre holding your newborn baby in his arms. At frost you wanted it to be a surprise and keep the gender a secret, but seeing how giddy your hubby was and how much he actually wanted to know if you were having a boy or a girl, you decided to find out the gender. And you were having a little princess, which made you so happy. You would dress her in the most gorgeous dresses and do her hair, and Dacre couldn't wait to kiss her chubby cheeks and go to all the father/daughter dances with her. He was gonna do his hardest to spoil her, you had no doubt about that.

As you were sitting on the couch, you were placed between his legs, with your back on his chest, his arms around you with his hands resting on your belly, rubbing soothing circles on it, your laptop in your lap, hard at work. The next day you were visiting Dacre on set and the whole cast were ecstatic to be uncles and aunts to the little munchkin. You loved how close the cast has become over the years and they were all like your family. Your due date was in two weeks, and you were given no warning from your doctor that your water could break earlier than that, so you thought it would be okay to hang out with with Dacre and the rest of the cast on set, filming the process of shooting, without revealing too much of the plot to the fans who will be watching your video. You had just stopped filming for a moment, to go over to Dacre's trailer and give him a kiss, congratulating him on such an amazing performance in the scene you just watched him film, which you always did, after almost every single scene he did and he smiled at you, biting down on his lower lip, and pulled you close to him.

You were just about to lean in for another kiss, when you felt a sudden wetness in your crotch area. And not the good kind. You broke away from your husband wide eyed and it didn't take the two of you long to realize that your water broke, and you were going into labor. You figured it was all the walking you've been doing these past few days as you were getting the nursery finished for when you do have the baby and walking around in set. But now was not a time to wonder what caused the labor two weeks before your due date, which might even be normal you had no idea, considering it was your first child, and your mind pushed all those thoughts away as a contraction hit you hard and Dacre was already by your side, guiding you to his car and you were on your way to the hospital. During the process of your labor, as you had to wait to be open enough to start pushing the baby, Dacre was the one to film the experience at times, checking in to tell your audience about how you were doing and everything.

When it was finally time to push, Dacre was by your side, and you were glad he was filming the birth on a separate camera as a memory for you guys in the future, because you didn't want your fans to see you in this state. Not that you would put makeup on or make the process look glamorous, it was just that you were currently in a lot of pain and more worried about giving birth than if your footage was gonna be YouTube worthy. After so many painful hours, you finally had your baby girl in your arms and both you and Dacre were in tears at how small and fragile she was, and yet she was so beautiful. After some much needed family time, you added some more footage about the aftermath of your labor and even when you got back home from the hospital, you made sure to capture all the details that were a part of the process, just so your audience has a clear view about how much commitment is actually needed when you decide to have a baby. 

A hilarious part of the video was when Dacre noticed he was still in his costume of Billy in the hospital after a nurse pointed it out to him, and the two of you laughed your asses off at that. So not only were you having Dacre Montgomery's baby, but also Billy Hargrove's baby too, and you included it as a funny bit in the video. But the best parts to get on video were when you came to set with your newborn princess and she got to meet all the cast. They were all melting at her cuteness, and she was worshiped all day long, and every other time you brought her over. The video was overall well received, and your audience was so happy for you and grateful that you gave them the ability to kinda be on your journey with you. Your little family gained it's first mini human, and her dad was already insinuating wanting another child.

"Let's just occupy ourselves with this one a little bit before thinking of a second one yeah?"

Dacre laughed at that, before sitting down next to you on the couch as you were feeding your little girl, kissing her forehead, and yours, before pressing his lips to your own.

"I love you so much my adorable girls. You've made me the happiest man alive."

"We love you too dada, to the moon and back."

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@kellysimagines I hope you like it ❤️ it's currently almost 1am over here and I hope that my lack of sleep hasn't resulted in a terrible fic, please let me know your opinion 😘