#midcin headcanons

[milkymora]

✧ 5 midcin flirts - headcanons II ✧

note: hii, several months ago i made hdcs about 5 of my personal favorite characters from midcin, but i think it’s time to add the other ones too! all hdcs are sfw, cts of the pics used to their respective owners on pinterest. xo, mora

✦ Byron Wagner.

is left handed and has a very good calligraphy.

has actually two more names, which he keeps hidden because he despises them. his full name is actually Byron Raymond Alasdair Wagner.

wears make up. growing up he had a lot of skin problems, mainly severe acne, and he was taught to cover his imperfections with it. also, he uses a tiny bit of eyeliner to make his gaze more feline-like.

✦ Rayvis Harneit.

aside his love for chess, he has a passion, and especially a talent, for board games in general.

loves flowers. dark red roses, black star gladiolus, irises, dahlias, petunias... blakish, purplish colors are his thing.

lives in a goth style mansion, all alone, with only his servants.

✦ Leo Crawford.

his white hair and red eyes are natural. he has albinism.

there aren’t words to describe his obsession with cheese flavored food. he just loves it too much, he could eat it everyday, all kinds of cheese.

contrary to his twin, he was never obsessed with pirates. he was more of a peluches guy, which he still owns in a box under his bed.

✦ Robert Branche.

is the oldest of the midcin flirts. he’s probably around 40 years old, circa, considering he was mc’s teacher.

loves christmas. he painted his most beautiful pieces during that festivity.

old-fashioned man. he’s very manly, although he may not seem like it at a first glance.

✦ Albert Burckhardt.

has always been an A+ student, of all subjects. PE included.

values interpersonal relationships so much. he’s the most loyal friend one might ask for. byron knows something about it.

has both superiority and inferiority complexes. depends on the person he’s talking to. it can get very bad at times.

hope u enjoyed these! you can find the other 5 midcin flirts hdcs here. also, louis howard specific hdcs here. gosh i miss midcin so fucking much.

[kissmetwicekissmedeadly]

MIDNIGHT CINDERELLA MEMORIAL POST

The Midnight Cinderella app will be closed on Monday August 26th, 2024 (5 PM JST). The English version was actively updated from 2014 to 2021 when Cybird announced the ceasing of operations for MidCin, but the app remained accessible until today. I'm sure I'm not the only one who mourns the loss of it even after all these years of discontinuation, so I wanted to put together a post to properly say goodbye to it. Trying my best not to make it all too sappy - I'd rather look at it as a show that reached its final episode. Some things might be left unresolved but in the end, you remember the cast and the emotions they made you feel more than the actual plot. Nowadays there arguably may be better titles by Cybird out there, but for me, the simplicity of MidCin was what made the details so memorable.

1. VIDEO - POV: You're playing Midnight Cinderella (for 10 minutes)

The 10-minute version (without sound) is accessible via the link above (opens in Google Docs) This one I was really excited about recording! It's just your normal day playing midcin, I'm sure many will find it nostalgic and comforting. You log in, claim your daily bonus (I used the chance to do a present box reveal, 90+ items, many of which you might recognize from route grace checks), play the garden gacha (in my case, I used up all the points I had accumulated, 7800 which equals 39 solos), do your princess lessons, change your avatar, greet your friends, read 1/5 of today's free story parts, check the ranking and your stats, look at your memories directory. The video has no sound, as the game wouldn't let me turn it on (you will see me try to do so throughout the video...) but later on I got it to work so I recorded a one-minute video (the one imported above) of me replenishing stamina just for those iconic sound effects that you either loved or absolutely couldn't stand the volume of, haha.

2. A Midnight Cinderella playlist (spotify link)

While I wasn't there for the early days of midcin, the songs I associated with the game almost always captured this very specifically nostalgic 90s-10s period, you'll see what I mean. Many of those are taken from 8track playlists dedicated to Midnight Cinderella, and if I'm not mistaken you can still look at what is left of them if you search them up. Others are just my very random interpretations of the route stories and the characters.

3. Fic recommendations

We have a lovely community of creatives and there are still so many works left behind which you can check out on the tags! But especially for fics I wanted to list some that truly touched me during the years (all links open in ao3) -

i'm on fire and its NSFW bonus scene bloodstream by a deleted user - words are not enough for this one. It's like it meant more than Nico's whole route for me at one point, and the songs are forever in my heart as Nico songs...

MidCin Works by DBMidCin (SoftSen) - ALL of these. This is my go-to collection of writings for midcin when I start to miss the game, it has a little bit of everything. The headcanon of Giles teaching his girls French for instance is one of the things I still remember reading like it was yesterday!

Bedroom Etiquette (NSFW) by RubyLeeRay - Because this is the dream. Doing something forbidden with your tutor Giles is the ultimate fantasy, I swear. I just love it.

And of course, many, many more. There are currently 166 works on the midcin tag in Ao3, and I'm sure there are a lot of hidden gems here on tumblr as well! Reminder that writers LOVE it when you interact with their old works, it's not weird, you shouldn't hesitate doing so if you find yourself enjoying any of them! <3

4. My own humble collection of MidCin writings on my writing blog @xxsycamore!

Maid, Butler, Chamberlain (NSFW) - Nico x MC with Giles joining them

Grabbles: 💋 Demand for a kiss, right here, right now (GILES); 👔 Stealing their clothes to cuddle when you miss them (BYRON); more coming soon as there are still some in my askbox and I plan on including midcin in future short writings request openings too.

Shared Moments (NSFW) - Nico x Reader - Secret relationship

Ice-cold heat (NSFW) - Byron x Reader - Temperature play

Double the Surprise - Alyn and Leo birthday fic

Leo Crawford having a misadventure with a cat (ao3 link) - crack fic featuring most of the suitors

5. Out of context Midnight Cinderella screenshots

This is a sideblog of mine dedicated to posting out-of-context funny screenshots that I took while playing the routes - @oocmidcin . If you have some of your own that are not on there, you're free to submit them and add to the archive!

6. The perfect MidCin song - The Moon Will Sing by The Crane Wives

When I first discovered this song back in 2020 I dreamed of making it into a midcin music video with simplistic art and animations... It ended up being just something you daydream in detail about while in the car, but that's alright. I could at least share my vision with you! Disclaimer, this is just an interpretation and obviously it can't fit all characters ideally - In the brackets, I explain how the lyric is related to them and usually it reveals their backstories. Some of the details I've already forgotten, sorry if it's inaccurate.)

Tell me once again

I could have been anyone, anyone else

Before you made the choice for me

(Giles - his family making the choice for him since birth and later disowning him once he failed to become a knight due to his illness)

My feet knew the path

We walked in the dark, in the dark

I never gave a single thought to where it might lead

(Nico - wandering the streets with his mother once they were thrown out of Stein castle because she was a commoner having an affair with Byron's father, the King)

All those empty rooms

We could have been anywhere, anywhere else

Instead I made a bed with apathy

(Robert - the empty rooms of the once flourishing palace of the country that Robert ruled and led to demise, nowadays becoming a mere court painter)

My heart knew the weight

Ten years' worth of dust and neglect

We made our peace with weariness and let it be

(Leo - the years in which Alyn didn't speak to him, after the death of their parents)

The moon will sing a song for me

I loved you like the sun

Bore the shadows that you made

With no light of my own

(Albert - loyally standing in king Byron's shadow)

Name your courage now

We could have had anything, anything else

Instead you hoarded all that's left of me

(Sid - his relationship with his fiance that he agreed upon just to find out more about his parents by getting close to her father)

Swallowing your doubt

Like swords to the pit of my belly

I want to feel the fire that you kept from me

(Alyn - searching for answers about the murder of his family and the fire that burnt down their home)

I shine only with the light you gave me

(I could have been anyone, anyone)

(Louis - being a nobody and MC being his sun)

7. It goes on

I went to read what I could of chapter 4 of Rayvis' route, using my last two chapter tickets as well, thinking it won't make me cry. And then I'm hit with those familiar things.

So let's close this with a word about the things that never change in the universe of Midnight Cinderella.

Stumbling down the grand staircase and right into the arms of somebody. Escaping the palace at midnight with Nico's help. Sitting at breakfast with Giles giving you your schedule for the day. Nico's teasing little smile as he accompanies you everywhere and listens to your relationship troubles. The way he's just a little suspicious at times. Finding Robert painting in the garden of Wysteria palace. Going to the room of your chosen suitor for the first time and meeting a pet there. Leo teaching you history and politics in his office. Dance lessons with Louis. Needing those dance lessons because King Byron is coming to Wysteria and a ball is going to take place. The bureaucrats being unhappy with you as a princess elect, no matter what. Galloping on a horse with Alyn who just protected you from an enemy attack. Getting information from a certain flirty merchant at a bar. Albert bickering with Nico, Sid teasing Louis. Being introduced to Archduke Herneit at Stein castle. King Byron appreciating the night sky. The sight of your yellow and orange princess elect room where on the large bed with its blue bedframe and tall see-through canopy you lie awake and think about the events of the day and how would a wise future Queen of Wysteria deal with the current situation. But ultimately you fall asleep, hearing the melancholically beautiful sounds of a violin coming from somewhere deep within your dream, and leave it all to the following day.

Thank you for everything, Midnight Cinderella!

08/26/2024

[rambling-madwoman]

Prologue 1/3 Not a Fairy Godmother

We’re all pretty agreed Wysteria is fantasy France, right? Right… I’m always thinking too much about worldbuilding, so I got the idea in my head that the lower classes in Wysteria have more pronounced French accents. The nobility would be speaking with more proper English accents, probably because I’ve already headcanoned that Wysteria was colonized by a fantasy England in its history. Also this isn’t going to be fantasy, I’m using ‘witch’ more in the folk sense.

Very open to critique, dont worry about being nice to me lol. More boys once I get into the midcin prologue proper, and I'm going to start writing Louis' route first. POVs will change up part to part based on how I feel

Loretta Vachon, an adult woman of indeterminate age, indeterminate origin but confirmed Wysterian citizenship, and indeterminate occupation. Anything prior to her arrival in the very outskirts of the city around the palace was not entirely clear. But what information they did have from neighbors and several days of observation by palace spies was consistent. Regarded as a witch or diviner by some, Giles thought ‘herbalist’ or something along those lines was likely more accurate. She was reported as trustworthy, sometimes more than generous or forgiving in her services and repayments, rude and blunt more often than not.

The address in her name didn’t appear to be any kind of storefront, a narrow little home with two floors. Giles was sure it was alright to walk through the door though, even without a sign. A bell on the inside rang as he did.

“Just a moment,” A voice called but then shouted, “‘ey!”

There was a bang and clustered, skittering sound as two chickens ran up the narrow hall from further in the house.

“Open the door for them, would you?” That voice called again.

Giles hesitated to let them out into the street, but the bell rang again and off they went. When he turned around she was standing in the doorway to the hall, so clearly appraising him before he had the chance to appraise her first. She was as described, maybe smaller than he had thought. Her long ashy brown hair was cut unevenly, with two mismatched lengths touching her cheeks in different places. She might have been beautiful, he surmised, with some refinement.

“If you are here from the tax office, you can see it is as I have told you before. I do not have proper signage, so the property cannot be registered as a business.”

She approached him with her arms out like she was herding him out the door, “So I don’t owe you any more money this year, goodbye,”

A lot of refinement. Though a strong will was exactly what was needed, and it wasn’t something he could teach. The way she spoke would need work as well. Articulate as she was, she spoke in the same accent as much of the Wysterian working class. She didn’t pronounce her h’s at all and her words blended together too much.

“I’m not from any tax office. You’re Loretta Vochan, yes?”

“Who’s asking?” She asked, eyeing him suspiciously again.

He bowed to her, practiced and polite, and answered, “Giles Christophe, Chamberlain.”

Her black eyes went wide as she looked at his face, brows shot up. He couldn’t help smiling a bit at that expression. Just then the door opened behind Giles, and a man with graying hair entered.

“Lettie,” He started, then noticed Giles almost in the doorway. 

“Mssr. Reynolds, I have your mix ready.” Loretta turned on her heel into the other room. 

Through the large open doorway Giles could see a mess of vials, small plants, jars of bones, little silver blades and tools across a workspace. She disappeared into another side room and returned with a jar of bright orange liquid with what almost looked like pulp in it.

“Shake it twice a day or it will get stuck at the bottom.” She said with an air of reminding him.

He smiled and nodded, but also eyed Giles with something like suspicion. He lingered there for a moment after taking the jar, like he didn’t want to leave them alone. Loretta turned her back on them again as she said,

“Have a good day, Mssr. Reynolds.” and reentered the work room.

He left with no mention of repayment between either of them. Loretta faced Giles as she stood at the table in the center of the work room. Despite the myriad of blades around her she took a small knife from her apron and began chopping herbs as if they had offended her.

“Why is the Chamberlain in my home?” She asked slowly.

“To give you this,” He took the envelope from his coat pocket and entered the work room, holding it out to her.

She put the knife down, her lips twisted in an unsure pout. Before she could turn the paper over to read it, the door burst open again. Two boys came running into the house, darting around the furniture and playing tag.

“‘Ey!” She shouted again, thrusting the envelope onto the table roughly and smearing it in green moisture from the chopped herbs. Loretta hastened into the living room as one of them jumped over her coffee table, “What do you think this is? Out!”

She was throwing pebbles and little debris from her apron pockets at them, but the boys just laughed and ran out the door. They didn’t look afraid of any witch. A woman came in a moment after them looking haggard, 

“I’m sorry Lettie,”

“It’s fine,” Loretta sighed, taking a basket of bread and pastries from the woman.

“But that little charm you gave Roger worked, he's finally slept through the night the past two weeks.”

Outside they could all hear the boys laughing, followed by a sort of scream accompanied by the sounds of chickens squawking.

“How fortunate.” Loretta said flatly. “You should consider a plant for his bedroom.”

This woman hesitated to leave as well as she looked over Giles. He was careful to dress as modestly as his wardrobe allowed, but it was hard not to stand out. But when Loretta turned her back again and bid the woman goodbye with a finality, they were alone again.

“The people seem rather wary to leave me alone with you. Why is that?”

“They’re more wary that you found the place at all.” She said offhandedly, turning the envelope over again and reading its contents. Her brows creased further and further down, lip curling more as she read the short contents.

“What?” She gaped, as if the paper had spoken a different language to her. “Who is giving me this?”

“I am.”

That incredulous look was turned at him. “Why the hell would you do that?”

Again he found it hard not to smile a little. “I was able to find the store, so that means I need something from you. That’s how it works, right?”

She didn’t answer.

“So my request is that you come to the ball. Find me there.”

She gave a long, hard look between Giles and the invitation. “I do charge, you know. I take bread from the villagers, but you have to pay coin.”

“Coin won’t be an issue for you, rest assured.” Giles smiled again.

[xxsycamore]

Hi im so sorry if this has been asked somewhere else but what Ikemen characters/games do you write for? ☺️

Don't apologize anon!! 🥺 At the moment requests are not open! (Safe for the Napoleon kink headcanons that are always open...) but usually i write for every ikemen character from ikevamp, ikepri, ikesen, ikerev, ikevil, midcin (there might be some exceptions depending on the type of requests), and outside of ikemen i write for some console otomes (piofiore, virche, varibari, cupipara...) andd sometimes i would write some random charas from other media but those are not for requesting, just a one-time thing because i get an idea :D hope that helps, have a good day!

[ythmir-writes]

onee-sama, If you could, will you write about the midcin suitors and their swords, pretty please? :) I've been seeing plenty of amazing weapons on my dash and I thought of you hehe. Stay safe and stay healthy too!

a/n: imouto – you are asking me??? to write about swords?? Ahaha! Ahahahahaahahh –  yes

do i love weapons? yes. have i been heavily influenced by growing up and seeing amazing weapons in games and anime? absolutely. did i research this? somewhat. do i have absolutely any idea how to describe swords in a fantastical way? i tried. 

any discrepancies as to timeline, i ask you dearest reader to indulge. the term sword is a broad term used to refer to all bladed weapons which are longer than knives. To properly describe a sword, one must look at the historical epoch, the region, and the intended use. Its precise definition thus may appropriately vary.

With all that done, I think we can begin.

Midnight Cinderella Suitors and the Swords they chose (or think they did)

Alyn Crawford has carried many swords to battle, but he favors a double-edged pallasch, grooved and ridged on both faces. It is a practical thing, resilient and heavy in his hands, bare of any decorations save his own Captain’s crest – the snarling mouth of a long-eared dog – carved on the knuckle guard, and twin droplets of rubies at the base of the blade.

Alyn received the sword as a gift from the Wysterian King on the eve of his acceptance into the Royal Guard select. Alyn remembers there had been no moon that night. He does not remember if the King had ever looked so sorrowful.

He carries it with him wherever he goes, sheathed, polished, and sharp, as a knight’s weapon is expected to be, ready to be drawn and used at a moment’s notice. The gleam of the silver blade does not give away its age, how many battles it has triumphed through, how much blood has been cleaned from it.

Alyn has named his sword Excidium, and tries very hard not to roar alongside it during war.

Leo Crawford similarly favors the practical and resilient sword, and carries an estoc. Much like his twin’s, Leo’s sword is bare of any decoration, save for red flames engraved and crisscrossing on the dull grey blade, from base to tip, and the Crawford crest of a bird in flight drawn on the leather wrapped around the hilt.

But unlike his twin, Leo prefers to leave space for some ingenuity. At the center of the blade is a smooth and edgeless portion that allows him to grip the weapon with his other hand to deliver a more powerful blow, or a more poignant point, thrusting and piercing into armor with relative ease and the quiet simmering rage he is careful to never display.

Leo has taken care of this sword since he was twelve. A relic, he would describe it, if he was flustered; a nightmare, if he was about to be damned. He carries it with him when he takes long and winding walks, whenever he visits the Crawford estate, and on days he thinks it would rain.

Leo will never say he has named it Ignis, after the embers stretched out in the sky on the night he had dug it from their parents’ grave. Nor will he ever say that whenever he wields it, he could, ever so faintly, hear their voices whispering to him again.

Louis Howard has never been one to participate in any degree of violence but a Duke must carry a sword, if not for practical purposes then at least, something decorative. It took a long time for Louis to truly choose a sword – until it was too little, too late.

The walloon he carries with him was not chosen so much as the only thing back then nearest to him that he could grip with his one functioning hand, to try to defend the one person he loved the most. And from then on, he had turned to it over and over again.

It is a beautiful thing, with a polished iron guard that had punched holes in the shape of flowers, and a blade the color of the sky that glowed whenever Louis held it, and sang whenever it cut through air. Louis tries not to relish how the sword is like an extension of his arm now, that he has never been seen without it, and that he sometimes stares at it transfixed through the night.

Louis has named his sword Agonist. But Louis really need not struggle, need not resist. He only need carry it with him always – or risk losing a loved one again.

Giles Christophe’s affinity with swords had always been in his blood, in his name, in his soul – so when he had been unceremoniously disinherited by his family without having been bequeathed a weapon, Giles threw everything he had into making his own.

His schiavona is an intricate thing. Forged to be slightly lighter than most to suit his needs, and with a sharper double-edged blade and pointier tip to make up for what he does not have. The guard is a dizzying and complex black metal work in the shape of an unfurled wing, formed by thin strips bending and curving around the hilt and enclosing most of his hand. One might even notice the distinctly shaped cat’s-head pommel – if they were lucky enough to get a close look. But who can really say?

Giles rarely carries his sword with him as his duties as Chamberlain require only his wit as a weapon. Many people are thankful for this, because it never bode well for anyone when Giles appears wielding his stark black blade.

Giles has named his sword Vindicta. He longs for the day when he could finally carry it without shame. He has not had enough of its screaming.

Sid carries a claymore, a daunting thing, with a long, straight, and broad double-edged blade, serrated at the tip, that would have made anyone else look gangly while wielding it. The angled guard made the hilt take the shape of a cross, and it is encrusted with multiple sapphires on both ends which glinted like the All-Seeing Eyes of old.

But do not mention this as Sid has never been one for superstition. The sapphires were there as pawn pieces, he would maintain, not because he they had been the first thing that caught his attention when he won them in a card game, not because he had always been able to predict a blow coming from behind. Not because, and this he would adamantly insist, the Eyes help him see.

Sid never walks the streets without his sword and makes a point to brandish it whenever conducting his business. Sheathed, if he was feeling charitable; through a body part, if not. A dark blue weapon that seemed to coax even the most unwilling tongues to speak.

Sid has named his sword Attestation. It would be best to never ask him why he keeps telling you the sword knows when you lie.

Rayvis Harneit carries a sashka, the curved, narrow blade and guardless hilt an ideal weapon for the streets the Nightwatch patrols. It is a striking thing, the blade unnaturally white like bone, and was carved with fangs on both edges, making it look as if it were serrated. Rayvis is careful not to touch them – too many have bled even when hit with the blunt end.

The scabbard that holds the sword is equally striking, gray painted wood that ended in a wolf’s snarling mouth. It would have been less unnerving if not for the stubborn stains in the shape of a hand around it.

Rayvis carries his sword only during his patrols as it is the last thing he received from his parents before their untimely end. A memento precious and useful. He hopes it would not be the last thing he is holding when he meets his own death.

Rayvis has named his sword Venari. He can feel its hunger grow with every strike.

Byron Wagner’s sword is a katzbalger, with an owl distinctly etched on its pommel. It is a mysterious thing, with a double-edged blade so black it seemed to have been sculpted from ink. It would not have been noticeable in the dark if not for the dozens of tiny gemstones peppered into the blade that sparkled at the barest hint of moonlight. It is no exaggeration to say that whenever Byron took his blade, it looked as if he wielded the night in his hands.

He received the sword from his father the moment he learned to speak. A treasure, surely, and the only gift he had received from the mad king that did not outright give him grief.

Byron carries his sword in the same way as the Steiner kings have done before him: sheathed in an even darker scabbard carved with ancient, looping Steiner symbols for eternal rule; always with him even in his sleep; and held as close as possible to his person, as to replace his heart.

Byron has named his sword Kaalam, and hopes to make a world where he does not always have to turn to it to make people understand.

 Albert Burckhardt’s zweihänder is a heavy thing. It stands up to his chin, with a double-edged blade and a large diamond shaped onyx where the hilt began. The hilt, in turn, is cruciform, brown on black and brown, and had just enough space for Albert’s two hands – not that Albert needed both to lift the giant of a sword – but everyone else’s seem to be an ill-fit, their grip not quite right, always slipping, always grasping it wrong, or unable to carry its full weight.

The sword is a family treasure, passed down the Burckhardt line to the child who was to truly serve the Steiner King. Albert remembers his mother had confessed to him that it was not Albert accepting the sword. It was him who was had been accepted. No one else could hold it without cutting themselves on the blade.

Albert carries the sword at his back with a special double leather sheath, its straps running across Albert’s chest to secure the heavy sword behind him. Sometimes, it almost feels as if it were giving him a tender embrace.

Albert has named his sword Ardent, like all the wishes he does not have the courage to say.

��Nico Meier does not look as if he knows how to wield a sword, and this grossly inaccurate impression has always worked to his advantage. The rapier he keeps at his hip only added to his veneer as an attendant, looking more decorative than useful. His sword had a golden hilt and a scabbard with gold rings at the bottom, both intricately carved with falling petals. The hand guard, though only two strips of curved metal, was masterfully done and inlaid with small tourmalines.

The rest of the sword was deadly – Nico makes sure of it. He keeps the point finely polished to prick at the slightest touch, and the edges of the slender blade sharp. What looked like a strictly piercing weapon could inflict a thousand cuts. Like its master, it is a misleading thing, and the story of where he came to own it changes every time he tells it.

Nico carries his sword as he would any delicate china, lightly, playfully, and with a certain flair, able to switch from his right to his left and back again with relative ease. The duality is second nature and one must do their best to keep up, or perish.

Nico has named his sword Constante, and ironically is the only true thing he believes in in this world.

 Robert Branche would always prefer holding his paintbrushes over a weapon, even to save his own life, but he does own an old schweizersabel, its knuckle guard still intact despite the wars Robert had tried to bury it in.

The sword’s blade is long and curved without compromising its sharp edge. And though it is a slightly dented thing, its re-curved quilliones scratched in every place, it has never lost a speck of its elegance. The green hilt still had its sheen as if in its prime, the knuckle guard still glinted despite several decades of neglect, and at an angle the carved runes on the blade would even seemingly shine, as if holding in some mysterious power, as if proud that despite all of Robert’s efforts, the sword remains by his side. Robert can read them. He will never translate it out loud.

It is hard for Robert to shake off old habits – the sword will never let him – so he continues to carry it wherever he might go, even for running simple errands for his home or his art. His grip would be iron-tight, keeping it firmly in its scabbard. And though it had been lifetimes since he had used it last, he knows he can never be too careful with a sword untouched by time.

Robert has never named his sword. He is afraid of its memories.

[kashimalin-fanfiction]

MidCin Suitors: How You Changed Their Morning Routines

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Alyn used to wake up to Arthur’s kisses, muttering a good morning as he stroked his fur. After getting up and feeding Arthur, he would prepare for his day and head out to the barracks. Now, Alyn is grateful that Arthur sometimes crawls onto your stomach instead, licking your chin until you wake up. Mornings are slower, the two of you staying in bed and discussing your morning duties or the dreams you had. Alyn is grateful for this conversation and company in the morning, as it helps him start the day with a good mood. It’s not until the castle clock strikes eight that you both pull yourselves out of bed, exchanging a couple kisses as you get ready for the day. Alyn is happy to offer suggestions about what to wear if you’re conflicted, and appreciates your help in return - all he used to wear was his uniform, after all. After adapting to mornings with you, he can’t imagine liking them any other way.

Louis is a horrible morning person. His morning schedules never consistent of anything before ten o’clock - unless it’s important - since he has a tendency to wake up and fall right back asleep. With you, his bad habit is only gets worse. Louis will reach out to cuddle you closer, dozing off again as soon as he’s comfortable with you in his arms. You often wake trapped in his embrace, lacking the strength to escape. Soft, languid kisses are a staple of your mornings, keeping your sleep-warmed bodies close together under the covers. When you finally manage to get out of bed, the two of you brush your teeth and hair alongside each other before picking out matching outfits for the day. He’s happy to help you add a little bow and you a matching pin, thinking that these little touches complete the outfit. 

Giles used to wake up promptly, spending the minimum amount of time getting ready before going straight to work each day. No matter how tired he felt or how much his body was ailing him, that was his routine. When you married him, he discovered that you have a way of delaying him at every turn - because he has to kiss you awake, or because you grab him when he tries to get out from under the covers, or because you insist on brushing his hair out in the morning. You always find a way to occupy him, each and every morning. His usual ten minute routine has become thirty minutes with you at his side. Over time, Giles discovered that he doesn’t mind it one bit, gladly savoring the time with you that he wasn’t privy to before your relationship, and making the most of it. 

Leo was usually awake throughout the night. He couldn’t sleep until his body forced him to, and when he did, nightmares plagued his every unconscious thought. He would dread the act of waking up as images of his past flickered behind his eyelids. What you brought to his life is a comfort, allowing him to sleep with far fewer nightmares than when he slept alone. His mornings have changed drastically - he wakes up well-rested, with the most beautiful girl in his arms. The first few mornings at your side involved him kissing you silly, happy for your company and the wonders you did for his sleep schedule. Now, he settles for a couple kisses when you wake up, playfully nudging you out of bed and saying you have to get a start on your day. He’s not one to stay under the covers for very long, eager to check the schedule and get working on what needs to be done. 

Byron has always been a light sleeper. When he wakes up, he usually can’t bring himself to fall back asleep. Instead, he would read until the sun came up, then get right to work. However, when you start to sleep with him, he finds himself waking up and staring at you, even to the point of being able to fall back asleep. When you finally wake up, Byron is happy to accept a good morning kiss, often taking a few more in the process - he has been thinking about kissing you ever since he opened his eyes. With the amount of work you have, it’s rare that you can spend the morning in bed together, but this doesn’t stop Byron from finding ways to stay by your side until the last possible moment. He makes it a point to take a bath and eat breakfast with you before going to his study or out into town, treasuring these extra moments with you. 

Nico cherishes mornings with you, but all old habits die hard. He still gets up to prepare your morning teas and decide on your outfits - but now, if you’re awake when he is, you’re able to seize him around the waist and beg him to stay in bed with you. And each time you ask, he will oblige, either cuddling or kissing you silly until the two of you are completely awake. After you get out of bed, Nico always helps you get dressed and provides input if you can’t decide on an outfit for the day. While you insist on doing some things by yourself, like brushing our your hair and choosing accessories, you feel like you’re getting pampered in the morning. You hope that he doesn’t hate working each morning for you like this, but he insists that it’s different now and that he’s doing it because he wants to. Each time you have doubts, he teases you by saying he expects kisses and compliments for all his hard work - and you make it a point to give them whenever he asks. 

Robert never had to wake up early or promptly during his time as court painter. He would spend his days on his own schedule, going out on trips to paint scenes from nature and of life in other parts of the country. Now that he’s married to you, he’s had to adjust his schedule. Adding a life with you into his morning routine now involves a daily battle, where you have to use every method at your disposal to coax him out of bed. This ranges from pulling the covers off to kissing him silly to prodding his cheek multiple times. However, if you wake him up, and he knows you don’t have anything to do that morning, he will kiss you back and keep you in bed a little longer than usual. This might lead to a late start, but neither of you mind - you are more than happy to spend time in each other’s embrace before waking up and trying to get through your morning routines together. 

Sid is a creature of the night. He never held morning engagements with other members of nobility, preferring late night balls and nightly excursions for his information business. This habit persists at the beginning of your relationship, leading to many arguments about how he has to start waking up early. You completely change his nocturnal schedule to a daylight one, but he remains horrible at getting out of bed when the sun comes through the windows. He loves when you stay in his arms, and hates it when you go, because that means he has to get up and start his day, too. You start making it worth it by suggesting a bath or breakfast, which he gladly takes you up on. You are his reason for changing, and he supposes that if he should do this for anybody, it should be you... so long as you hold true to the promises you make. If you don’t, he will carry you to the bathroom himself. 

Albert had a strict morning routine. It was precise, carefully laid out, and revolved around King Byron. Marrying you completely turns that routine on it’s head. When he’s not in Stein, he wakes up in Wysteria at your side. Mornings once spent getting right out of bed are now used for staying under the warm covers, enjoying the feel of you in his arms. The two of you still get up promptly, going through your entire routine together. You brush your teeth and hair side by side, and help one another with buttons and zippers when getting dressed. You make the bed together and feed the bunnies. Albert loves those mornings with you, especially because they begin and end with a kiss, which is his favorite thing to receive from you.

Rayvis has always held himself to a high standard. His routine involved waking up with the sun and getting a head start on the day, no matter how late he stayed up the night before. However, when he started sharing a bed with you, he began to sleep easier and wake up later. He savors those morning moments more than anything else, especially since they involve you waking up to his kisses as he places them across your cheeks and neck. You are showered with love every morning, and you do your best to return the favor before you have to get out of bed and begin your day. He checks over your attire and schedule before departing for work, having easily incorporated you into his morning routine. He misses these times with you most when he has to stay in Stein, because he wakes up in the morning wishing you were at his side. 

[acrispyapple]

midcin suitors + xmas gifts ☆

i’ll do the warlords on a separate post. (^ ^*)/♡

alyn - he saw how much the princess treasured the rose earrings he gave her so he got her a matching pendant to go with it. the bonus was the christmas card attached to the gift. it was as sweet as alyn could muster to be on paper.

louis - the princess was so happy during the first snowfall for winter so he decided to get her a snow globe. that way she can always have her own little snowfall. the snow globe has a tiny little ballerina in it holding a teddy bear.

giles - he knows how draining it is for the princess whenever she has to do mountains of paperwork so he got her a fancy quill that had a tiny purple butterfly charm hanging from it. maybe the quill would distract her from the tedium of paperwork while also reminding her of his affection for her.

leo - he jokes about giving her a book for christmas and she believes him since it is what you’d expect from leo. he surprises her on the day itself with a custom made brooch in the shape of her favorite flower. he still gets her a book as a side gift~

byron - a paint set with rare colors he got from a different country. he knew the princess also studied under robert and he figured it would be a nice bonding activity for him and his princess if they could paint a picture together. adding a bit of each other into one picture.

nico - he’s always had his earring from byron to remind him of their bond, but he decided that he wanted to share that practice with the princess too. he has a pair of ear cuffs made with a simple yet intricate design and gives one to the princess.

robert - once while trying to paint a portrait of the princess, robert imagined a dress he thinks would look perfect on her. he takes this imagined design and has it made into an actual gown just in time for christmas.

sid - he says he’s not great with gifts but sid exhausted most of his contacts just to get the rarest piece of jewelry there is for the princess. of course on the day itself, he hands it to her casually. he still says she looks nice wearing it though.

albert - the princess is always interested to hear stories about places he’s visited so albert gives her a charm bracelet with charms representing each of the places he’s been to that she’s enjoyed hearing about the most with a promise that they’d see those places together some day.

rayvis - he can’t always spend time with the princess and they both tend to be busy with work. he gives her 2 glass paperweights, one in the shape of a little wolf pup that looks like rook, and another in the shape of a queen chess piece, to remind her that she’s his queen.

[isoldmysoultojonahclemence]

About the Ikerev Discontinuation

Almost my entire dash is freaking out over the Ikerev discontinuation, so I kinda felt obligated to talk about this a bit too.

If I’m going to be honest, I can’t say that I didn’t see this coming. Even before the release and subsequent success of Ikepri, Ikerev was the least popular out of the 3 ikemen games. I played Ikerev since early 2020, and over the past 2.5 years, I’ve seen a steady decline in the number of players, as well as a decline in the fandom. More and more people lost interest in Ikerev, which is frankly understandable because the English version’s been out since 2018, and it’s really difficult to stay passionate about a fandom after, like, 4 years. 

But the thing is, even though I sorta knew this would happen eventually, it still hits hard. Ikerev is undeniably my ultimate comfort game, and even though I’ve been less active in the fandom, I’ve still been playing it regularly. I still get hyped for events, and I still actively save up magic crystals and story tickets and tea & cake sets for those events. I’m honestly not quite sure what I’d do when the events are gone. 

I’ve seen quite a lot of Cybird hate for shutting down one of our favorite games, and I get that. Ikerev is only rlly getting cut because it’s not pulling in enough money for them. But at the same time, I want to say a huge thank you to the Ikerev team, for making such a beautiful, amazing game. The character designs, the BGMs, the relationships in Ikerev are so, so gorgeous, and I really appreciate all the time and thought that must’ve gone into creating this game. Also, Ikerev has so many CGs, and I really want to thank the team for blessing our eyes. The stories, too, are incredible, and they bring each of the boys to life with every sentence. Ikerev is their baby as much as it is ours.

I’m super sad that it’s over so soon, but also I’m super glad that it happened. Ikerev has been monumental in terms of my life on social media (this is the first tumblr blog I created and it’s dedicated to Jonah!!!) and also to my mental health, which took a huge dive during lockdown era. Just seeing Jonah on the Ikerev home page made my days brighter, and whenever I start getting really sad I read the saved stories for Jonah, which always brings a smile to my lips. Ig I can still do that even after the discontinuation, but it also depresses me to think that I won’t be adding any more stories to my collection.

I really hope that Cybird starts selling those event story packs again. There’s so many events I’ve missed out on and I would love to be able to read those stories. I also really hope they’ll give us at least a brief outline of Blanc’s/Mousse’s/Dean’s routes, but I doubt that will happen. Most likely, we’re gonna have to fill in plot holes in headcanonland.

Last but not least: this blog will still remain active. There’s probably gonna be a shift from addressing the content itself to addressing my own headcanons, but the blog will continue for as long as I can keep it up. 

Get some sleep and drink some water, guys. It’s been a tough day. 

[kilesplaysthings]

MidCin Characters + Pentatonix

Why this idea popped up in my head I’ll never know. Tho I did listen to their Christmas albums a lot this year lol

Tenor (Mitch): Nico. He’s such a ham, you know it! Not that I’m saying Mitch is, but he does offer a lot of dynamic solos in the group’s songs and I think Nico would also be more than happy to perform for a crowd. He would definitely have the right amount of playfulness and attitude for it. Plus it’s canon that his voice has a higher pitch.

Lead Baritone (Scott): Leo. Leo’s another guy I could see taking charge and happily singing a good bit of the leading vocals. I think he’s got enough of an outgoing and charming personality for it. Plus I picture him as a baritone.

Mezzo-Soprano (Kirstin): Princess. Um.. well they’re both the only girl lol and I like the idea of the MC having fun and singing along with the guys. Totes the princess of the group, figuratively and literally lol

Bass (Avi): Byron. *swoons* For starters, its been stated multiple times in game that he has a deep voice. Can you just imagine Byron crooning along with the group as backup? The role is perfect for him, as he mostly remains in the background, not attracting too much attention, but then gets a solo that surprises and wins everyone over with how beautiful his voice really is.

Beatboxing/Cello/Tenor (Kevin): Alyn. Ok, so, I wasn’t really sure who else to assign this role to tbh. I couldn’t really see Sid or Giles doing it, nor Robert or Rayvis. Louis? No way. But the more I think about it, Alyns got enough of a cool guy personality that I could see him doing this. Plus it means he’d be in the background too, and not have to sing as much with his brother lol.. tho once again, like Byron, he’d stun everyone with how talented he is when he does sing on those rare occasions. Plus if I recall, doesn’t Alyn know how to play an instrument? I could see him playing the cello.

[manunelle]

Masterlist

Since the semester is finally at its end, I decided to create a post to organize what I’ve written and what I plan to write. It’s more about me having a way to organize myself, but it also serves for anyone who wants to consult it. tbh I should be finishing an English test now, but I don’t feel like it, so let’s go. 

Ikemen Sengoku

High School! AU {Scenario}  

Cat! AU {Headcanons}  

How many kids would they have + which kind of parent would they be {TO BE WRITTEN}

Ikemen Revolution

Alice with an abusive partner {Scenario}   -READ THE WARNINGS-

Red {Fanfic} - READ THE WARNINGS- 

Black {Fanfic} (Part 2 of “Red”) -READ THE WARNINGS-

How many kids would they have {Headcanons} 

Ikemen Vampire

The mansion residents acting like the family they are {TO BE WRITTEN}

How many kids would they have  #1 {Headcanons} {Napoleon, Leonardo and Mozart}

How many kids would they have #2 {Headcanons} {Arthur, Vincent, Issac} 

How many kids would they have #3 {Headcanons} {Theo, Jean, Will}

How many kids would they have #4 {Headcanons} {Comte, Dazai}

The mansion residents acting like MC’s brothers {TO BE WRITTEN}

Destined to Love 

MC having to deal with the dorks aka every single character of this game {TO BE WRITTEN}

How many kids would they have {TO BE WRITTEN}

Midnight Cinderella

A MC that doesn’t show emotions {TO BE WRITTEN}

How many kids would they have {TO BE WRITTEN}

Ikemen Prince

How many kids would they have + which kind of parent would they be {TO BE WRITTEN}

Which kind of MC would better suit the princes {TO BE WRITTEN} 

The princes taking care of their newborn child {TO BE WRITTEN} 

Cat! AU {TO BE WRITTEN}

Samurai Love Ballad Party

Which kind of MC would better suit the warlords {TO BE WRITTEN}

Kenshin + a shy MC {TO BE WRITTEN} 

How many kids would they have {TO BE WRITTEN}

Which kind of parent would they be {TO BE WRITTEN} 

Obey Me!

Which kind of parent would the demon brothers be {TO BE WRITTEN}

[starlitsummermoon]

✩Starlit’s Request Guidelines☾

My requests are technically always open~ I like to work on them to kill writers block or whenever~ If you want to send me a request, here’s some things to know:

Fandoms: Ikemen Sengoku, Midnight Cinderella, Ikemen Revolution, Ikemen Vampire, and Destined to Love ☾

Types of Requests: Short Stories (teeny tiny requests or drabbles, it’s all the same) and Headcanons ☾

Available Ratings: SMUT✩ or FLUFF ☾

✩ Please send any and all requests via “ASKS” ✩

What to Include in YOUR Request:

Fandom and the Character(s), Type of Request, SMUT or FLUFF, and details! The details don’t need to be long, but let me know what you want for your request! For example, a theme or a simple idea! It will help get my creative flow going if I know what direction to go in~

✩ Please note, if you don’t give “details,” it’s no problem, but my response might be shorter than others~ ☾

Short Stories:

✩ The length of the response I provide may vary. It all depends on how I feel I can comfortably execute your request while still providing quality content. Some will definitely be longer than others, but I do try to keep them all the same length to be fair~

✩ With that being said, if what is being requested requires more depth than I can provide for a “short story,” it could be overlooked. Basically, keep details simple enough to avoid this~

Headcanons:

✩ List which character(s) you would like or if you want all the characters in that fandom. If not specified, all characters in that fandom will be assumed.

✩ With specified characters requested, more “details” will be provided per character. “All character” requests will be provided with shorter answers per character in order to keep the response an ideal length.

Things to Know:

Alternate Universe (AU) requests are welcomed~ Modern AU requests are the most common I get, but I’m willing to attempt others~ 

Depending on the details of the request, I may switch to Modern AU even if not specified if it better fits what I have in mind to fulfill said request~

SMUT is definitely my preferred rating to write, but since these requests are meant to be short, it may not be as detailed or extensive as my other works. Please keep this in mind~

A user is NOT limited to one request~! Please feel free to send me more than one request, all I ask is that you refrain from bombarding me with them all at once. Send them sparingly, please~

Anon requests are no longer an option. Effort is put into every request I do and sometimes they get worked on in weird hours of the night or get pushed off for a while. Because of this, I’m happier knowing that when the request gets completed, the requester gets notified~

If the request is similar to another request I’ve done, it will be skipped. This happens more often than you guys might think, but it usually comes from anon requests, another reason they are disabled. Sometimes, if I’m able to, I’ll group two or more requests into one answer so everyone’s getting a response of some kind~

There are topics I won’t write about (as mentioned in a previous asks), such as rape and some sexual acts. Some of them may be triggering, so I won’t list them all here. If you have a concern that what you want to request may contain topics or acts that I may not write about, I’ll be happy to answer you privately via ask or messaging. Thank you~

Please allow me time to answer requests~! As mentioned, I put effort into all my requests and effort requires time. Also... I’m an adult with a job, family, and other hobbies (like writing my other works), and sometimes simply life just happens. Thank you for understanding~

AND....

✩ Like every ARTIST and WRITER anywhere and everywhere, I have the right to REFUSE any request without notification or reason ☾

[milkymora]

✧ louis howard - headcanons ✧

note: as i mentioned in my previous midcin post (click here to see it) here are louis’ headcanons! all headcanons are SFW! credit of the pictures used to their respective owners on pinterest.

،،̲ his childhood.

growing up with strict rules, he would be forced to learn as much as possible, regarding all kinds of things. he hated most of it, however, after a couple years of learning waltz he began appreciating it, until becoming one of the few things he’d actually enjoy practicing.

he loved pudding. vanilla pudding to be precise, with fruits on top of it. he would be given that only as a reward on rare occasions, it was one of the things he looked forward the most.

he was very good with scientific subjects, although he preferred humanistic ones. he was particularly good with biology, even though he would much rather read poems all day.

،،̲ his appearance.

tremendously pale. he’s got the palest skin of all the midcin characters, which contrasts so hard with his dark blue eyes. his blue veins can be seen like thunders all over his arms.

his facial features are really soft: he’s got paper thin lips, droppy eyes and a straight nose. also, he shaves off his beard religiously, he despises the feeling of hair on his chin & cheeks.

he has little muscle mass. his limbs are thin, just like his legs. he’s also got a pretty small waist compared to his shoulders, indeed his clothes fit almost tightly on his shoulders but super loose near his waist.

،،̲ his likes.

the ocean. he’s in love with water places such as lakes, seasides, rivers and waterfalls. the sound of beach waves gives him peace of mind, it’s his absolute favorite place to be at.

the art of painting. a lover of renaissance art the most, he owns several copies of the paintings he prefers, such as saint jerome writing (caravaggio) and the birth of venus (botticelli).

horses. he loves animals in general, he is super attached to his bird lucia, however he has a deeper connection with horses. he loves visiting the riding stables of the royal knights just to go and see them.

،،̲ his dislikes.

bracelets. oh, he hates them. he likes earrings and rings but he absolutely despises bracelets, of all kinds. he just can’t stand them, even if they fit perfectly and don’t move from his wrist.

hot weather. although he doesn’t really sweat much, he detests summer. he’s much more of a winter guy, with heavy clothes, indoor dinners... yeah, that’s his thing.

small talk. he may not look like it, but he enjoys debating about important topics and is not scared of using big words. he’s a well spoken man who has opinions and is not scared of discussing them.

note: and that was it! i really hope you liked these. thank you so much to everyone who interacted with my first post, i appreciated it so much, you have no idea. sending lots of love to my fellow midcin lovers ❤️ i will gladly post more about this beautiful game!!!

[ikemenayakashi]

Masterlist

If there is a * next to the character it means I am working on it If it’s finished but for some reason I can’t post it yet, there will be the date next to it.

RIGHT NOW THEY ARE A LOT BECAUSE OF KINKTOBER COMING UP

Ayakashi Romance Reborn

Aoi - First kiss’ trouble

Aoi - Solo (Kinktober)

Kagemaru - Work time (Kinktober)

Toichiro*

Black Clover - anime/manga

Asta x Yuno

Cinderella Phenomenon

Karma*

Karma*

Varg*

Varg*

Walts*

Ephemeral

Nagi*

Ikemen Sengoku

Nobunaga - After “Shot thru the heart” event

Nobunaga - Denial (Kinktober)

Ikemen Revolution

Blanc - Party night (Kinktober)

Everyone - Cradle Omegaverse

Fenrir - Joke (Kinktober)

Kyle - Doctor’s visit (Kinktober)

Loki*

Ikemen Vampire

Arthur - Gloves (Kinktober)

Arthur + Theo - Love time (Kinktober)

Charles*

Faust - Masochism (Kinktober)

Napoleon*

Sebastian - Innocent research (Kinktober)

Theo - Overstimulation (Kinktober)

Vincent - Breast worship (Kinktober)

Midnight Cinderella

Nico - ABC nsfw

Nico - Massage (Kinktober)

Rayvis*

Mr Love Queen's Choice

Kiro - Sensory deprivation (Kinktober)

Kiro - Bet (Kinktober)

Kiro*

Mystic Messenger

Jumin - Long day (Kinktober)

[rambling-madwoman]

I totally forgot how looooooong the prologue is for midcin. I'm working through it though, probably should have considered splitting it in 2 parts. After the additional part I added for context of a headcanon. I don't even think the prologue would be read for the most part I think most people would go right onto the guy they like. But I wanna do it anyway. Fan fiction is a funny game.

I'd like to try and get something out tonight, we'll see. I know for sure I had too many stimulants today so I'll be uuuuuuuup late anyway

[foryoumydearlybeloved]

Alyn | General Fluffy Headcanons

Oooh! You gave me so much freedom on this one I just kind of wrote down some ideas of how Alyn acts! Hope you enjoy!

Anytime there’s a large ball or event Alyn always accompanies you, even when he doesn’t need to. He likes people to know that you’re his and he shows this by making sure to stay connected to you throughout the night. Whether this is just resting a hand on the small of your back or holding your hand or dragging you out onto a secluded balcony for a kiss, he wants everyone to know that he will always be there to protect you.

Alyn is damn good at giving massages. After a long day of signing things, talking to visiting dignitaries, and governing the country, you often have to drag yourself back to your room at night. Even if you don’t say anything his rough hands always find a way to your shoulders to rub the pain of the day out. Sometimes you try and return the favour but he always says you never push hard enough...it doesn’t take long for you to find other ways to help him relax!

He LOVES it when you wear your hair down! He likes to thread his fingers through your hair and play with it absentmindedly whenever you’re near. One time, you two are cuddling and you unknowingly start scratching his head and playing with his hair! He immediately goes red and asks what you’re doing! “Well it’s only fair!” you try and tell him but he just mumbles and says something about how if you like to do it he’ll “put up with it.” He not so secretly loves it and is always guiding your hands to his head from then on!

[ythmir-writes]

it’s probably been done but lemme just add to it so here we go

SUITORS AND sort ofmaybe HELPING YOU STUDY

right.

Leo Crawford - being an actual, living and breathing encyclopedia, Leo is the person you want for objective type questions. Great help when it comes to last minute tips since he can give answers to random questions popping in your head. Probably can win gameshows back to back but doesn’t want the publicity. Can’t remember the distance to the sun? When exactly was it that Carthage got burned? That very specific provision of the tax law regarding exemptions given to corporations employing people with disabilities? He knows it all, and then some. Helps you make flashcards for better memory skills. THE PERSON YOU WANT TO STAY UP LATE WITH because srsly Leo get some sleep. The person everyone goes to after exams so he makes it a point to finish early and escape. Don’t ask how he remembers so much information in his head; he’ll quiz you and you might get distracted because with every wrong answer, you owe him a kiss 

Louis Howard - best study buddy ever because he calms down your nerves. You see him poring over the materials and all you can think of is that must be how gods look at sacred texts. That, and whenever you can’t understand something he explains it in a way that makes it easily understandable (or is it because of his voice?) Motivates you always to give 100 percent in everything because his very existence is inspiring. Almost always ready to go with you to a cafe to study. Avoids the library like the plague (because too many students) Sends you motivational quotes over social media. Probably snacks on healthy food and gives you some because they say it helps. Unfortunately, HE IS NOT the one you want to sit next to when it’s actually exams. Chiller than the airconditioning that’s making you sweat. Doesn’t even sweat even when answering ridiculously long math questions. Amazing.

Sid - He’s almost always in your face but conveniently disappears whenever you’re in study mode. As a matter of fact, almost completely leaves you alone whenever you’re at your desk, except to check on you that you aren’t forgetting to eat or drink or relax. Actually quite nurturing when hell week is just around the corner. Makes a wicked cocktail that he swears doesn’t contain uppers but you’re very very focused after a good night sleep. Very prone to placing random snacks on your table which may also contain random sample questions to help you prepare. Scoffs at you when you feel down because you haven’t finished reviewing - and the next day suddenly a summary of important points is at your table waiting to be read. ABSOLUTELY THE PERSON you want to approach if you want materials - whatever those materials may be: annotated notes from last year’s valedictorian, powerpoint presentations from a professor who doesn’t want his laptop touched, sample exams and suggested answers dating back to 20 years ago, that one book your professor swears by but has gotten out of print? He’s got you covered. 

Giles Christophe - Probably will scold you a bit for not sticking to a study schedule but will help you cram (not recommended). Even in this AU, it is very much discouraged to have him help you cram because you feel like your brain is going to explode with the info overload. BUT has notes for everything. Everything. The entire textbook has been annotated by him. IT IS A MESS tho. No sentence was left unhighlighted. Even has notes of his own notes. Has notes of other people’s notes. Has notes for professor’s notes even, with scribbled emojis and recommendations on how to improve them. Gives you very good sample questions that feel like they’ve been plucked straight from national exams. The kind of well-crafted questions that you hate because it took you 30 mins to answer each bloody hypothetical problem, but will be grateful for because it was a really good question and it appeared in the exams - whaaaaa? YES GILES HAS 90% ACCURACY at predicting questions it’s infuriating and also super helpful for practice tests. Sometimes you wonder how he’s able to do it. Has an annoying (but super convenient)  way of knowing exactly what the teacher wants to read on the essay questions since he gets near perfect points for everything and he didn’t even get the answer right and you kindofhateithimforit. 

Byron Wagner - study? what study? Or rather, when is Byron bloody Wagner not studying?? What we call study is actually leisure for him - have you seen him do anything except read and stare at the stars communicating with the Elder GOds? NOPE. The person you want to stick with at the VERY BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER because his work ethic will put you to shame. The kind of student you wished you were, which helps you get motivated and also maybe partially depressed; because can he please tone down on the prodigy aura? And what do you mean you didn’t even highlight your books?? Engages in long hours of discussion with Leo about certain topics; probably tag-teams with Leo and Giles to debate with professors too. Has a certain knack of breaking down difficult theories into bite-sized chewable paragraphs. That, and he never shoves it in your face that you should do better (take a hint, Giles) Srsly. Stick with him to the very bitter end. Will splurge and treat you when you show him how much you’ve improved. Will still splurge even if you didn’t. Byron is happy you’re trying and believes all effort will bear fruit.

Nico Meier - very very very enthusiastic when you declared that it’s start of hellweek and you need to get down and dirty. Did not actually get the memo that you meant down and dirty with academics. Was very confused when you showed up in PJs with stacks of papers you ordered from Sid. Is constantly hovering to tell you you need to take a break. Always volunteers to make you tea and snacks. Helps you shopping for stationery, pens, sticky-notes - all the ammunition you need for studying because he knows all the sweet spots: thrift stores, quaint coffeeshops to spend 12 hours in, 24 hour hobbyshops that get quiet past midnight so you can hole up in a room without a bed. Very very very helpful in everything sans the actual studying because he’s actually a very loud learner: memorizes things out loud, has hilarious/scandalous mnemonics for every goddamn enumeration there is, listens to recorded lectures without moving a muscle; sends you memes in the middle of the night about how time will pass but WILL YOU??? You study with him and you’ll end up laughing how he comes up with all the fun. It’s hellweek, you should be crying but Nico just knows how to cheer you up to your core. 

Albert Bruckhardt - went to seminars on how to curate schedules and has an ENTIRE MASTERPLAN dedicated to helping you ace the exam. Ohboy, get ready to have your entire life study schedule re-arranged for the sake of the coveted passing grades. Leaves you wondering how little you know of time management and your own schedule. Is very strict during study sessions, and knows you have a soft spot when he smiles and uses it against you thesneakylittle . HAS APPS FOR EVERYTHING. AN EMBODIMENT OF what is good in studyblr community. Doesn’t take it too seriously if it took you extra hours before being able to finish a review? No problemo, Al’s already got a plan B. And C. And D. Seriously, this man can run a multi-billion corporation on his own.  You learn the meaning of preparation, and he’s living the lifestyle. After the exams, you feel like you’ve fundamentally changed as a person godbless

Robert Branche - heavensent because he’s tutored you before and knows your strengths and weakness. That, and his part-time job as a tutor has helped honed his teaching skills to an art form. Whenever he’s tutoring you, you feel like you’ve just enrolled in another academy all of a sudden. Patient. Kind. Understanding. Knows how to push you without pushing too hard because he knows you’ve already got enough on your plate and just wants to be supportive. Leaves random handwritten messages in your notes to help you smile. Somehow knows whenever you’re in a slump and listens as you rant AND GIVES YOU good advice too. Makes sure none of the younger boys interrupt or get in your way when you’re on study-mode. ACTUALLY ADMITS things when he doesn’t know them and makes it a point that both of you learn together but those instances are far and few in-between. You know Robert is on the top of his class but the question is, you’ve never actually seen Robert hit the books since he’s almost always at the art club. HOW????? 

Alyn Crawford - the only sane person in the entire world whom you feel like you connect with because both of you are normal compared to the eight other men. He’s got acads troubles just like you do - I mean it’s not because he’s more inclined to home economics or because he’s not as smart but it’s just that he cannot be bothered. HAS A SURPRISING LAZY SIDE when it comes to acads. He’s like your comrade and the academics are the Enemy. STILL VERY SUPPORTIVE. Will listen to you ramble because he knows you learn better when you try to explain things to other people - and please he’d really rather you explain it to him than to anyone else. Loves cooking for you whenever both of you are up for a long night. Loves cooking for you, just because. His coffee is not as good as his twin’s but hey, it’ll do and seriously, with the two of you throwing questions at each other, staying awake is the least of your worries. Like his twin, Alyn loves contests and that’s what makes studying with him unique. For every wrong answer, a household chore is gonna fall on your shoulders. That or a set of push-ups or shooting hoops. Because physical activity helps memory?? PLEASE. You’re skeptical but Alyn isn’t backing down and hubris isn’t letting you back away either. 60% of the time both of you are goofing off and Leo and Louis act as referees, shouting sample questions from Sid and Giles at the sidelines; until Giles calls all of you over because guys, you’re not getting any studying done. AT ALL.