#oh but i guess i have to give an actual answer now. HMPH.

[todayisafridaynight]

any hopes for kiwami 3? like things u wanna see added or changed stuff like that

if they dont keep kiryu's goofy walk stance and the hoof-like walk sounds i dont wanna play it

[howlingday]

Pyrrha Suffers...

I noticed some of y'all don't like Pyrrha being casted as Yamcha from Dragon Ball Z Abridged, so I decided to do the noble thing, go over my previous posts, make the free will choice to DOUBLE DOWN!

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Pyrrha: Don't worry, everyone. I'm here now.

Nora: Oh, thank Oum! Pyrrha's here now!

Pyrrha: That's right, and I swear that I will give my all fighting these foes. We have trained until our bones cracked to prepare for this, so I know that nothing will ever break our spirit! Today, we win-

Nora: Y-Yeah...! Woo...!

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Roman: ...So, who wants to tell Jaune?

Pyrrha: I'll do it. I was Jaune's partner, so he should hear it from me.

Roman: Whatever you say, Ms. Invincible.

Pyrrha: Jaune? It's me, Pyrrha.

Cinder: Oh, hello, Pyrrha Nikos~.

Pyrrha: YOU?! What are you doing on Jaune's scroll?!

Cinder: Is it wrong for a woman to answer her man's scroll?

Pyrrha: What?! How?!

Cinder: He was so distraught over your death. He needed someone to tend to him after you passed.

Pyrrha: YOU'RE THE REASON I'M DEAD!

Cinder: Well, I guess I'm the better woman then, aren't I?

Jaune: Who is it, Cinder?

Cinder: Oh, just someone trying to sell you a pool.

Jaune: Oh, uh, no thanks.

Cinder: Buh-bye~.

Pyrrha: OH, YOU DIRTY BITCH!

Roman: Penny?

Pyrrha: YOU LISTEN HERE, YOU LITTLE- (Crack) ARGH! MY STERNUM AGAIN!

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Pyrrha: Hmph! You have a lot of nerve coming here!

Cinder: I'm sorry. Do I know you?

Pyrrha: Wh- Don't you remember?! We fought at Beacon!

Cinder: No, I fought Ruby. Watts handled everyone else.

Cinder: Well, everyone except that scrub I took down in one sho-

Cinder: Oh! OH! AHA! AHAHAHA! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Pyrrha: Oh, keep laughing, you evil bi-

Cinder: (Towering over Pyrrha) HA. HA. HA.

Pyrrha: ...Bitch.

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Ashe: H-Hey, Pyrrha! How it han- I mean what's hang- (Ahem!) H-How are you?

Pyrrha: Oh, you know. Hanging in there.

Ashe: (Winces)

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Pyrrha: Oh, I am in over my head. I should contact the others.

Pyrrha: No! No! That's exactly what they'd expect!

Pyrrha: Isn't that right, adult and child wearing trenchco-?

Pyrrha: (Grabs by the throat) ACK!

Truck: (Approaching, Pumpkin Pete ad blares)

Pyrrha: OH, C-COME ON!

Truck: (Swerves, Crashes)

Grimm: Ruby. Vengeance.

Pyrrha: I-I'm... not... Ru-

Grimm: VENGEANCE! (Stabs Pyrrha)

Yang: I heard an explosion! What ha- OH COME ON, P-MONEY! IT'S BEEN TEN SECONDS!

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Pyrrha: I'll get Ruby to a hospital. Let's be honest. With how much you've all grown, I'd just get in the way.

Yang: Yup.

Blake: Probably.

Weiss: No offense.

Cinder: Why are you even here?!

Pyrrha: ...You know what? I'm just going to leave.

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Yang: We can't just sit around here, you know? We have to help!

Pyrrha: Help what? It would be a losing battle.

Yang: Oh, of course you'd say that!

Nora: Actually, she has a point.

Yang: Oh, don't you start!

Nora: Hey, I was in Vacuo, dammit! Shit got crazy! I was stabbed and blown up!

Pyrrha: I was stabbed and blown up, too, and dumped by the only boyfriend I ever had!

Nora: Same, except when my boyfriend left, he took all his character development.

Nora: When your boyfriend left, he took all your character development.

Pyrrha: ...

Yang: ...

Oscar: (Ozpin) You're going to need Mr. Arc to heal that wound, Ms. Nikos.

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Pyrrha: I just like to have hope, okay? Is that so wrong?

Yang: The fact you have any hope in your life is your most admirable quality.

Pyrrha: Oh... Thank you, Yang!

Salem: PYRRHA, FOR THE LOVE OF THE BROTHERS, DON'T THANK HER!

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Pyrrha: Please, you can't do this to me! These games... ever since the Grimm died, they're everything to me!

Pyrrha: My ex-boyfriend left me for an evil Maiden, and is now raising his daughter alone and refusing anyone's help.

Pyrrha: All of my friends are either married, or busy, or spending their days as the living embodiment of libido and being a total dick about it!

Pyrrha: ...Without these tournaments, I'll have nothing.

Cardin: Yeah, nothing, and 20 billion lien.

Pyrrha: What will I... Wait, what?

Port: Twenty. Billion. Lien.

Port: The Association states you can't be left high and dry upon retirement, nor can you be banned from further sponsorship deals, or promotional tie-ins.

Port: Simply put, you sign this non-compete, and you will be set for the rest of your life.

Pyrrha: So... I'd win?

Cardin: You only win! For as long as I've known you, you do nothing but win! This is just icing on your already winning cake!

Pyrrha: (Sniffles, Beams)

[shiningwonderland]

Syo Kurusu (Repeat)

Translator: Terry (twitter: turtlemudge), Raz (twitter: agnadance) Editor: Snail (twitter: herbert_snail) QA: Rei (twitter: wolfe_raine)

December: Upbeat Dance

Last month, to convince Kaoru-kun to return home, Syo-kun and I pretended to be dating, but…

… I guess something about doing that has made me feel strangely self-conscious, and I've been unable to look Syo-kun in the eye ever since. 

I'm aware that it was just for show, of course, but… still…. 

I thought he was about to kiss me…. While that left quite an impression, I ended up realizing that if it was Syo-kun, I would probably be fine with that….

I can't help remembering that moment every time our eyes meet. 

I thought that I would stop feeling so flustered after a few days, but… it still hasn't stopped. 

I can talk to him, and it hasn't stopped us from working together normally… or so I hope, but then again I should probably be making eye contact when I speak to him. 

Syo: Um, so… Haruka. About this month's—

Haruka: Y-yes! W-what is it?

Ack! I get so startled that I squeak a bit when I answer him. 

Syo: Ah… well…. Y'know what, never mind.... 

Haruka: ….

Ren: Hey, Icchi. What do you think that was...? 

Tokiya: … What do you mean, "that"?

Ren: Is it just me, or have things between the Lady and Shorty been a bit awkward lately? 

Tokiya: I agree that there's been something strange between those two lately. You do realize that it isn't something we should involve ourselves in though, don't you?

Ren: You're so cold. You won't get many fans that way. 

Tokiya: I apologize if I seem cold. As their friend, I am concerned about both of them.  

Ren: Then don't you think we should do something about it? As their friends? 

Tokiya: … I truly think this is a situation in which outsiders shouldn't interfere. If we get mixed up in it, we may only complicate things further. 

Ren: There is that, but it depends on how we handle it….

Tokiya: … What are you getting at? 

Ren: Heh. You just sit back and enjoy the show. 

Tokiya: You're such a pain.

Syo: Uh so! About the Christmas dance….

Haruka: ??? The Christmas dance…? 

Syo: Yeah, I was wondering if you wanted to…

As Syo-kun is speaking, Jinguji-san comes over, slipping right next to me and putting an arm around my shoulders. 

Ren: Yo, Lady. Have you chosen your partner for the Christmas dance? 

Haruka: … It's a dance party…? 

That's right, Syo-kun was about to say something about dancing…. 

Ren: Yeah, it's the Christmas event. Male and female students pair off for ballroom dancing. 

Haruka: Um… I…. I've never done that kind of dancing, so…. Um… I don't really think I can….

Ren: Oh, really? In that case, let me show you. 

Saying this, Jinguji-san wraps an arm around my torso. 

Haruka: U-um….

Ren: Your hand goes here. 

Haruka: Eh… uh, okay….

As instructed, I place my hand on Jinguji-san's shoulder. 

Ren: Bring your body closer…. Close enough that you could bury your face into my chest….

He pulls me firmly towards himself.

Haruka: Ah, you know… actually….

Ren: That's it. Just keep your eyes on me, Lady. 

Syo: Gaaahh!! Let go of her, you womanizer!!

Syo-kun gets between me and Jinguji-san and pulls us forcibly apart. 

Syo: You!! 

Haruka: Yes, sir!! 

Syo: Don't give him an opening like that! Or actually, from now on, don't go near him ever again!! 

Ren: Hmph. So that's what you're going with? What right do you have over her? It's not like you're her boyfriend or anything.

Syo: Shut up! This has nothing to do with you!

Haruka: Syo…kun?

Syo: I just don't like it when I see somebody all over you.

Ren: You're being a jealous child. How about you be a man and tell her that you like her?

Syo: Shut up! That's not… what I mean…. Don't lump me in with you!

Romance isn't the only meaningful connection between people! 

Stop making this all about dating! She's….

She's my one and only, irreplaceable partner. There's no one who could ever take her place!

I care for her. I will protect her with my own two hands.

That's why I don't want her to get close to people like you. Got it?

Haruka: Syo-kun… I also care about you.

Select the phrase!

1) パートナーだと思ってます。 I think of him as a partner. (+10 Love +5 Music)

Syo: Haruka… you think so, too?

Haruka: Yes! You're my valuable partner. No one can ever replace you.

Syo: I see…. Sorry for yelling earlier.

Haruka: No, it's fine….

Syo: I don't hate Ren, but I know how many girls he's made cry….

I don't ever want you to cry….

Ren: Wow, that’s harsh. I’m an ally to every woman. That’s why I can’t settle on just one.

I just think the little lady is very cute. I would never steal her away from her knight and make her cry.

Syo: If that's what you really think, then be careful about how to approach her! You're going to make her freak out! Sheesh….

Ren: I felt like messing with you because it's so frustrating to watch you two. Why not just be honest with yourselves….

Syo: What are you spouting off about….

Haruka: ???

Ren: I see, you two still don't understand, do you? Well, take your time. I'll be watching from the sidelines.

2) 大切な人だと思ってます。I care for him. (+20 Love +0 Music)

Haruka: You are my idol who is dearer to me than anyone else.

I want to do my very best with you from now on.

Ren: I see, you two feel the same way about each other.

Haruka: ???

Ren:  It's fine. Taking it easy has its own appeal.

3) 友達だと思ってます。I think of him as a friend. (+0 Love +0 Music)

Haruka: Um… so…. He's not my boyfriend, or anything. I just like him as a friend….

Ren: A friend…. That's a convenient excuse. Oh well, that's fine, I guess….

Later that day after school….

We enter the recording room and start practicing, but for some reason, I still feel awkward around him.

We stare at our music sheets without uttering a word for some time….

Syo: Um….

Syo-kun opens his mouth abruptly.

Syo: So about the dance party that Ren was talking about this morning….

Haruka: Yes?

Syo: Well… do you have anyone to dance with?

Haruka: Huh? Ah… um… I… am very bad at dancing…. I think I'd just cause trouble….

Syo: You can just practice!

Haruka: Yes, I know, but….

Syo: Then… how about I dance with you?

Haruka: What…?

Syo: I'm… your partner, after all…. Also, it's a prince's duty to look after his servants.

I'll teach you how to dance, so… um… don't dance with anyone else….

Syo-kun…. Could it be that he had been trying to invite me this morning?

Haruka: Yes, sir. I will do my very best.

I bow my head in a humble manner.

Syo: Great! I'm a strict teacher, so get ready to break a sweat!

His words are stern, but he grins from ear to ear.

Select the phrase!

1) はいっ！　Yes, sir!  (+5 Love +5 Music)

Syo: Alright! Better keep up!

2) 優しくしてください。Please be gentle with me. (+20 Love +0 Music)

Syo: G-Gentle?! What are you saying….

Syo-kun's eyes shift nervously. Maybe trying to teach gently is difficult? But….

Haruka: In any rate, I know nothing because I've never done this before…. I would like you to teach me step one….

Syo: From step one? Gently…?

Syo-kun looks like he's thinking very hard about something.

Haruka: Yes…. That's why… I would like you to teach me the beginner course!

Syo: Course…? Okay, I'll do my best to teach you.

Haruka: Thank you!

3) 厳しくお願いします。Please be strict with me. (+5 Love +5 Music)

Haruka: I don't want to cause you trouble during the actual dance, so please be as tough on me as possible!

Syo: Of course! That's what I was planning from the start! I would expect nothing less from my servant. You've got guts!

Haruka: Yes, sir!

Syo: First, I'll teach you waltz. You know the tempo of a waltz, right?

Haruka: Uhh….

Select the phrase!

1) 2拍子です。2/4 timing. (+0 Love +0 Music)

Syo: You silly. Waltz is ¾ timing.

Haruka: Ah… I see….

2) 3拍子です。¾ timing. (+0 Love +10 Music)

Syo: Yes! It's ¾ timing! Great job!

He rubs my head.

When he praises me, I get so happy and feel like I want to try even harder.

3) 4拍子です。4/4 timing. (+0 Love +0 Music)

Syo: You dummy. Waltz is ¾ timing. That's obvious!

Haruka: Ah…. Is that so….

Syo: Sheesh. Your grades may be good, but you’re lacking in other places.

Haruka: I'm sorry.

Syo: I'll show you the proper way of doing it first. Try to do the same after watching me.

He starts doing the steps in front of me.

Syo: You have to make clean steps. First, you step from your heel, and gracefully lower your foot starting from your ankle….

Ah… he's so cool!

Syo-kun is short but has good posture, so even when he is just walking, his movements are very precise and beautiful.

Haruka: So, like this…?

I try to move the way he taught me.

But something's off. He made it look so easy, but when I do it, it's completely different.

Syo: You're exerting yourself too much. The tips of your toes are also facing outwards. Loosen up a bit.

One, two, three. One, two, three. Like this!

Syo-kun stands right by my side and teaches me by placing his hands on me.

Haruka: Umm…. One, two, three. One, two, three.

Syo: Yes, like that! You can do it if you try! And… when we're dancing, don't think of us as prince and servant, but as prince and princess.

Haruka: Me, a princess…?

Syo: That's right. Princes dance with princesses. I've never heard of a prince dancing with his servants.

So since you're my princess right now, you better dance gracefully like one!

Haruka: Yes, my prince!

I… I'm a princess…. I need to do my best!

Syo: Okay, we're going to dance together now. Here….

Haruka: ...Okay.

He holds his hand out to me. When I place my hand on his, he pulls me to him.

Syo: Hey…. Grip my hand properly.

Haruka: Y-Yes….

Syo: Also… if you don't get close enough to me, you won't be able to read my dance cues.

Haruka: L-like this…?

I step closer to him and press my belly against his.

Syo: Yeah… but you have to get even closer…. Yes, you have to be this close.

Haruka: Um….

Select the phrase!

1) ドキドキします。My heart's pounding. (+20 Love +5 Music)

Syo: Wha?! What are you talking about…. Your heart's pounding?

Haruka: Can it be that you're feeling the same way, too?

Syo: Huh? Ah… No! I've never felt that way in my life! Ever!

He blushes bright red and stammers. I hear his heart throbbing from our chests that are pressed against each other.

2) ちょっと恥ずかしいね。This is a little embarrassing. (+15 Love +5 Music)

Syo: D-don't say that. This is just practice, so… there's nothing to feel embarrassed about….

…

Haruka: …

I become self-aware and my face flushes.

3) 顔・・・近いね・・・ Our faces are so close… (+5 Love +5 Music)

Since our heights are similar, our faces have ended up very close to each other's.

Syo: Y-you idiot! Don't say that! Ahh, geez!

Bright red, his steps become a little uneven.

Ba-dump. Ba-dump.

My heartbeat and his heartbeat start accelerating. 

Syo: Hey, Haruka…. Look up. Don't look down….

Haruka: O-Okay….

The moment we make eye contact, my heart makes a loud thump.

Without missing a step, our faces go beet red and our hands heat up….

Syo: Ugh… ah…. Haa… haa… ha….

Haruka: Syo-kun…?

Syo: I'm fine. Don't look at me like that. I can keep going. I want to dance with you a little more.

He pulls me in by my waist even tighter.

Syo: You… can relax more…. Leave it all to me.

Haruka: O-Okay!

Ah… It's so easy to dance. Syo-kun is leading me so I can dance easily.

He has a good sense of rhythm. Every move he makes is sharp and unique to him.

Instead of forcing it out, he adjusts to his surroundings and knows when to make the right move.

He's still trying to accommodate me, but he brings out his best moves when he can.

I don’t think he does this consciously; this comes naturally to him.

I can feel this is Syo-kun's unique rhythm.

This is a chance for me to take inspiration from this feeling and put it in song.

I feel like I can make a song that can really accentuate his charm….

I want to feel more of him… his beat….

Syo: Yeah… I think you've gotten a lot better. You have a good sense! That's what I like about you…. 

Your songs… your rhythm… they feel good. I want to sing them forever.

Forever and ever… I want to keep dancing with you, but…. 

Ugh!

Syo-kun grimaces sharply, backs into the wall and sits down.

Syo: Haa, haa, haa….

His breath is shallow…. He's in pain.

Haruka: Syo-kun…. A-are you okay? Should we go to the nurse's office? Or should I call the ambulance…?

Syo: No, don't call them! This isn't a big deal!

I sit by Syo-kun's side and hug his shoulders.

I can't be of much help for him but I still want to support him.

But….

Syo: Urgh…!

Syo-kun stands up.

Syo: Sorry…. I'm… going to cool off.

He runs outside.

Syo-kun…. Is he… really alright? I'm so worried….

After that, Syo-kun frequently becomes ill when we practice dancing.

My heart hurts every time I see him clutching his chest with a pained look on his face. I don't want him to overexert himself and suffer.

The dance for the school festival will be different… but I'm still worried.

Haruka: Syo-kun… This is too much. We need to stop.

I stop dancing in the middle of a lesson.

Syo: Why? I'm fine.

Haruka: I know that you're fighting through the pain as we dance….

It's okay for us to not attend the Christmas party. Please, let's stop.

Syo: Don't say that. I… want to attend the party with you….

We're only in this school for one year. I want to make as many memories as possible. I want to live with no regrets!

Haruka: Syo-kun….

I want to make memories too, but I’m worried that he's going to push himself too far….

On the day of the dance party, I  suddenly get called to the principal's office.

Haruka: Um…. Did I do something wrong?

Shining: Hahaha…. You're still fine, for now.

BUT it'll be too late if something were to happen, so I'm warning you now. That's because I'm very VERY nice.

Romance is against the rules. I know you already know this, but Mr. Syo is especially off limits.

Haruka: Why is that…?

Shining: Mr. Syo's heart is like a bomb. It's dangerous for his heart rate to accelerate.

Idols are always subject to pressure.

Who knows what will happen if you add lovey-dovey feelings in there. Be extra careful!

Haruka: Lovey-dovey… feelings….

Shining: Be extra careful if his face goes bright red or his heart starts throbbing like crazy! Avoid that at all costs!

Face going red… heart throbbing like crazy….

That has happened a lot whenever we’ve practiced dancing….

Select the phrase!

1) わかりました。 I understand. (+0 Love +0 Music)

Haruka: I'll be careful!

Shining: Hahaha, good girl, good girl!

He ruffles my hair.

2) はいっ！ Yes, sir! (+0 Love +0 Music)

Haruka: Strenuous exercise and exhilaration…. I'll be sure to avoid them as best as I can!

Shining: Hahaha! Do your best!

3) ・・・ … (+20 Love +0 Music)

If… something happens to Syo…. Just thinking beyond that causes my legs to tremble on the spot.

I have to stop his heart from racing….

I should stop us from dancing together tomorrow….

What should I tell him….

It's the day of the dance party.

Everyone has come to the party dressed glamorously.

I also am wearing a dress, but I don’t feel like dancing. I stand alongside the wall and watch everyone from afar.

Syo: Haruka! There you are! Geez, I've been looking everywhere for you!

Syo-kun waves his arm and runs over to me.

Haruka: I'm sorry….

Syo: Um…. That dress looks good on you. I thought you were someone else.

Haruka: Thank you…. You look handsome, like an actual prince….

Syo: R-Really? I'm not used to these clothes so I'm just a little nervous….

Haruka: …Is your heart racing?

Syo: Huh? Ah… yeah, a little bit….

His face is red….

His heart is a bomb… and… lovey-dovey feelings….

He was suffering so much even as we practiced. If we dance in a place like this, he'll….

Syo: Come on. The song changed, so this is a good time to start dancing.

And um… today's a special day… so take my hand, my princess.

Syo-kun straightens up and holds out his hand.

But….

Haruka: I'm so sorry…. I can't dance with you.

I don't want Syo to suffer anymore.

I can't bear to watch him make that pained expression again.

Syo: Why? We practiced so much….

Haruka: Because your heart races….

Syo: Huh? What're you talking about?

Haruka: You suffered so much even when we practiced. If we dance right now, your heart won't take it.

The principal told me that I mustn't put any more burden on your heart because it's dangerous….

Syo: So?

Haruka: Are you angry?

Syo: Yeah, I'm angry! You'll stop because it's dangerous? That's just running away.

There's nothing gained from just running away. If there's a mountain, climb it. If there's a wall, go over it.

If you give up before you start, that's the same as death. I won't stand living like that.

We don't know when we'll die. That's why I refuse to back down. I'm living right here, right now!

I'm going to make the most out of my life and keep living. I'll do every single thing that I can and make my mark in this world. 

I want to cherish this life because I don't know when it'll end!

I want to dance with you! I want to see more of your smile! So come with me, Haruka!

Syo-kun pulls my hand and runs.

He pulls me in and leads me with a strength that is unimaginably strong for such a small body.

He really is a man….

My heart starts racing.

Will his heart start racing if he were to hear my heart beating?

I get scared when I think about that.

Syo: Don't look down. Look up. I'll be okay!

Haruka: But….

Syo: It's fine. Believe me!

Haruka: Okay.

Syo: Good!

He flashes the brightest smile I've ever seen from him.

His lead is powerful and graceful, and his movement is refined down to his fingertips.

It's as if he has become one with the music and I feel so good.

My heart is becoming one with Syo-kun and the music.

Female Student A: Ah, look at those two!

Female Student B: Wow…. How wonderful!

Syo-kun's dancing is so graceful and polished that everyone around us starts sighing from admiration.

I can't believe I'm dancing with someone as skilled as him….

Syo: Hey, don't look away. Look only at me.

Haruka: Okay.

Syo: This is really nice. I love dancing with you. It feels great!

Haruka: I also love dancing with you.

Syo: Listen up. You're mine for the rest of your life. Never ever dance with anyone else.

Haruka: Syo-kun…?

The music stops and we end our dance.

We take a pause and then…. 

Syo-kun hugs me tightly.

Syo: In exchange, I'll always be by your side. Be with me always, right here with me….

Syo-kun whispers into my ear.

Haruka: Of course.

I don't know what will happen from now on. I think his heart is going to race more frequently if we're together.

But I will continue supporting him… right by his side.

The party ends, and Syo-kun and I walk towards the dorms.

Syo: Ahh! My shoulders are stiff. I guess that's what happens when you wear clothes like these.

Haruka: Yeah… I agree. But I had a lot of fun!

Syo: Yeah…. I got to see you in a dress… and you were… very pretty.

Haruka: Th…Thank you.

Syo: Umm…. I want to tell you something.

Haruka: Tell me what?

Syo: Umm…. You don't have to be my servant.

Haruka: Ah… so this means you're firing me?

Syo: Huh? Uh, yeah…. You're not helpful at all. You're an absolute clutz. Heck, I end up taking care of you most of the time… 

Haruka: I'm sorry….

I didn't know that I was causing this much trouble for Syo-kun….

Syo: You idiot…. Why are you making that face?

Thump.

Syo-kun lightly taps me on the head with his fist.

Syo: What I mean is… you've been promoted from being my servant to being my princess.

Haruka: Princess…?

Syo: Meaning… I'll date you. There, I spelled it out for you….

Haruka: Date? Me and… Syo-kun?

I'm so incredibly happy that I can’t stop the tears from welling up in my eyes and overflowing down my cheeks.

Syo: H-hey. Don't cry! Does that mean… you hate me?

Syo-kun looks into my face, flustered.

I shake my head.

Haruka: I'm happy….

I tell him my feelings as best as I could.

There's so much I want to tell him but I'm crying so much that I couldn't form words.

Syo: Erg…!

He hugs me.

Syo: Hey, that face is too much to handle… You're too cute!

He loosens his embrace and looks into my face.

Syo: Haruka… I love you.

He leans into my lips….

This isn't acting. This is real… a real kiss.

Syo: Nn….

After giving me a brief kiss, he gazes into my eyes again.

Syo: I won't let go of you for the rest of your life. Brace yourself.

Haruka: Okay.

I won't ever let go of him. I want to be by his side forever, and ever, for the rest of our lives…. 

Mini Game

Ryuuya: Hey, Nanami. Sorry for calling you here. I want your opinion on composing.

Here are some unfinished lyrics by a student. They're still stuck on what to write.

What kind of phrases would you put in while considering the melody? Can you pick some out of the choices?

Just approach it the same way as you did with the previous lyrics test.

However, nothing's finished so there isn’t really a right answer.

In this case, think about what would feel right here…. Nah, it's fine.

Are you ready? Time to get started!

S RANK

Syo: I was surprised. You and I think the same way. We must have the same kind of sense… Birds of a feather!

Haruka: Maybe we are!

It would be nice if we are. I would be happy if we have the same music sense.

Chapter End

[dazaikinning]

sick day

dazai x sick reader

a/n - i got sick, and tried to comfort myself writing this and i don't like it but yeah. like and subscribe i will cry

wow being sick really sucks look what happened to my writing༼⁠;⁠´⁠༎ຶ⁠ ⁠۝ ⁠༎ຶ⁠༽

- this was inspired........heavily inspired.

"love? is everything alright?" a soft voice was heard, you look back to see dazai's concerned face. "yes everything is...fine, why?" tilting your head while answering him. "you don't sound fine, you've been coughing a lot lately. are you sure you're not sick?" he continued, "dazai i'm fin- ah- achoo- auh....", you grabbed another tissue to wipe off your snot and felt a hand placed on your head, "you seem pretty hot." he said smiling, "stop being arrogant dazai- my god." replying not sure if you're turning red for being sick or blushing, "eh? i was trying to say you have a fever what did i do-?!" he scolded, "oh. my bad i guess." you scoffed. "hmph. now let's get you home, we don't want anyone else to get contaminated, do we?" he grinned. you debated, "what about you!?". "i don't mind~ maybe a-" "dazai if you're gonna say double suicide i'm actually gonna punch you." interrupting, he pouted and whimpered, "so rude.."

"anyways let's go home!" he carried you in bridal style, "put me down! what about our work?" you coughed, "i'll tell kunikida for days off because how can a sick person work?" he lectured. accepting defeat, you sighed and let dazai somehow carries you home, "aren't you tired dazai? you do know i could walk on my own right?" you reassured him, "hm, i do know that but it might be better if i carried you, and of course i'm not tired." he chuckled. you smiled and waited til you get home.

arriving home, dazai was still not letting you go as he unlocked the door. he then walked inside, went into the bedroom and placed you on the bed, "i'm gonna cook you porridge okay?" he patted your head, "you know how to cook?" you questioned

"i don't but i could call kunikida c:" he said, "dazai don't you dare-" "kunikida there's an urgent emergency at my beloved's hous-" kunikida hung up the phone, you facepalmed. "now we wait." he sat next to you while playing with your hair. five minutes later, you heard multiple knocks on the door "ah must be kunikida! i'll be right back love~." he got up and went out the room. you didn't really heard anything and just space out for a good few minutes and frowned about how you've been really rude to dazai for the past times you've been sick. you felt horrible and just sighed and covered your face, "god i love him so much, i should've appreciated him more." saying out loud and looked back and saw dazai standing in front of you. you were shocked, "i was gonna say kunikida was helping me cook but, who were you talking about my dear?" he walked towards you, trying to he oblivious. "nobody in particular...you know what fine, i just wanted to apologize how i've been a lot more rude than usual and i wanted to say thank you for looking up to me dazai." you tried reaching for his hand, he saw what you were doing and grabbed your hand to intertwine with his, "you should know that you're my love and i should give you my love an affections right? and it's my job to take care of you yes?" he kissed your hands as you smiled, "i love you dazai." you muttered and coughed, "ah i forgot that..i'll be right back- oh hey kunikida-kun would you please knock before entering next time?" you look towards the door and saw kunikida standing with his arms crossed, welp time to hear kunikida's scoldings again. (⁠^⁠～⁠^⁠;⁠)⁠ゞ

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[tsuki-sennin]

Brave In! Kyoryu Change!

Fire!

Dinosaurs... Plus humans! Only 10 years ago did the Brave Team from the Cretaceous Era come to the Heisei Era to protect the world! Now, in the Reiwa Era, six kings from the planet of Tikyuu arrive for... reasons yet to be made apparent!

In honor of the Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger's most momentous anniversary... I'm gonna have to... keep... catching up with... another show. One that they're in though, I can promise you! It's going to get wild! Just try to stop us!

Listen and be amazed!

Spoilers, I guess...

-Yeah, I'm real sad I missed out on this one.

-Where the fuck are we?

-I don't think the PM's gonna listen to you guys.

-Man, Dugded was right, this place sucks

-Soujiiiiiiiiiii! How you doin', bud?

-"Ohgai Busou!"

-Good thing God Kuwagata's

-Wait

-Ohhhhhhhhhh, that might be a problem.

-CHESTOOOOOOO!

-Junior Prince.

-Ah, there's Candelilla and Luckyuro!

-How's Nobuharu doing, eh? Do we still need shielding from his puns?

-"Be nicer to your sword, you little demon."

-"Er... please pardon me, but if you're a Prince..."

-Oh

-Oh, you're serious

-There they be

-The Zyudenryu...

-Oh hey Kaguragi!

-Omg Gentle hiiiiiiiiii!!!!

-At least you're having a nice day.

-"Umai~!"

-DEBOSS SPOTTED

-Oh, he's

-He's a Megazord of the Deboss generals, I see.

-See, there's Aigaron!

-Dogold there.

-Hot damn, Gentle!

-Hatch It!

-...H-Hatch It?

-"Mom?"

-NOBUUUUUU

-Kyoryuger?

-Ok, byeeeeeee!

-Oooooh~! Shade~!

-The pictures are in the same style as the Kingohger's prophecy... Hmm...

-Hi, Ian. I see you're still making friends.

-Two thousand years ago, even back then did the Kyoryugers run wild.

-"So, you're like... actually a king?"

-I see we don't

-DUGDED????

-Holy shit, he overrode a good ending.

-Welcome to Japan, bitches.

-I see, a voice only cameo from Daigo and Utsusemimaru.

-"So like... wanna tell us where we are~?"

-Oh I forgot

-Time travel.

-At least Yanma's having fun :)

-Ol' Prince is off to have fun training too~!

-Deboss, you're looking

-Quite silvery

-And beetle-y too...

-Laid the fuck out

-They stole our fucking dinosaurs

-Our Gods are far beyond us

-"Time to make the prince awaken!"

-Jeramie's also having a lovely day.

-Hot damn! Yanma figured it out right quick

-"I claim Japan in the name of Shugoddam!"

-Hoooo!

-Yeah, this guy's Daigo's successor alright.

-"Of course I cheat! I'm doing it right..."

-Give your sword a kiss and start over.

-"Hmph."

-YEAHHHHH

-Well done!

-Kuwagon~!

-That's our Gira for you.

-Souji :)

-"C'mon Kingy. Make my day."

-Brave In!

-Kyoryu Change!

-Bust it down, boy!

-Kiiiiing~!

-Hooooo!

-Hot damn!

-Gonna get wild!

-This is so sick

-God, Himeno's absolutely serving

-King Vomola Mucho!

-Head hurty

-Oh, nope, couldn't be that simple.

-NOOOO SOUJIIII

-Ah, he's fine

-Amyyyyyyy!

-Whaddup, girl, we missed you.

-"Hey so uh..."

-Earth...

-Tikyu... Chikyuu...

-What's the difference?

-JERAMIE'S PART SPACE ALIEN????

-Hot damn... His dad pulled!

-Unearned bravery'll do that to you, Deboss.

-Oh, skipping the title sequence, okay!

-Despair's our big enemy here.

-...Rita......

-Rally up our kingdom!

-"Oh???"

-Earth drip!

-Yuko-chan... Rika-chan!

-Suzume-san....

-"This is peak."

-Moffun...?

-AAAAAAH

-This feels good

-Music

-That's our key, here, huh?

-Welcome to Earth, bitch!

-We just had a whole other Earth out there, huh?

-DAD????

-"I learned from my Dad, after all."

-A Space Ship.

-Okay.

-Cool.

-Thank you for that, ancestors.

-"I-I take regal responsibility for Prince!"

-Gabutyraaaaaa!

-Amyyyyyy!

-Mom~!

-Have I mentioned how cool it is, applying similar principles to crossover power sets?

-Thanks, Dad!

-From across the universe, Castle Caucasus Kabuto answers the King's call!

-Nobuharu!!!

-Candy and Nobby, 2gether4ever!

-Awwwwww :)

-"Oh! I see~! That's wonderful!"

-Jeramie :D

-God, I love Himeno's Kikaider jean jacket.

-Well, you tried Ian.

-nods

-Good taste, all around.

-Where is our earthly melody?

-OHhhhhhhh, of course!

-That's a good reason to skip the intro.

-Yeaaaaah!!!!

-Bravery Restored.

-Ohgai Busou!

-Brave In!

-Fire!

-hehehehehehehehehe

-Muteki no Sentai~!

-Pincering Brave! King Kyoryu Red!

-Bullet Brave! Kyoryu Black!

-Armored Brave! Kyoryu Blue!

-Slashing Brave! Kyoryu Green!

-Horned Brave! Kyoryu Pink!

-Strongest and bravest! Zyuden Sentai! Kyoryuger!

-Time and space are relative concepts anyway.

-Absolutely wildin'.

-YEAAAAAAAH

-This is worth everything.

-Brave In!

-Chomp those batteries!

-Oh that's cute, even King-Ohger's sambaing down.

-Goodbye, Deboss!

-One day...

-Consider yourself on the right path, Prince!

-Daigoro...

-Amy and Daigo fuck.

-Farewell... I'm gonna miss those bug guys.

-...wait a second...

-OHHHHH THAT'S SO CUTE THEY'RE DOIN THE DANCE

-YEAAAAAAAAAH

-Oh we're back

-OH WE'RE STILL ON THE DINOSAURS

-SHUGO MASK????

-OH WELL FUCK ME, I'M NOT GONNA JUST LEAVE IT OFF THERE AM I?

-Deboss...

-Our stupid kings are now headed home.

-"Wi-fi's back on."

-A loud screech is the last thing you'd ever wanna hear on a spaceship.

-Oh, Yanma, you

-You brought a little souvenir, eh?

-Dugded is just Discord if he actually was a supervillain.

-Hello, Shugo Mask.

-"That's it, I'm going to bed."

-The kings are back, baby!

-...oh God, I hope relativity isn't coming back to bite us.

-"Booooooooooooo!"

-I swear, Hat Guy's talking like Josh Peck.

-...Hat Guy, Jesus, it has been way too long.

-His names Goroge, I know that!

-"Free jewelry for life, baby~! That's the rule of Dugded for you!"

-"Oh, oops."

-I guess most of our modern science survived out in Space.

-"Kill a king... and you get to be one too!"

-Damn, Yanma was gonna throw down.

-THEY JUST WENT OFF SCREEN, HOW'D YOU LOSE THEM

-Takes greed to know greed.

-New King?????

-Suzume-sama????

-Where is she?

-"Oh come now..."

-Alright, kinglings, let's dish out some church and state!

-DINOSAUR POWER

-Rulin' like it's 70 Million BC!

-Oh Kohgane, thank god

-Et tu, Boone?

-Shugo Kamen...

-He reversed Man in the Iron Masked us.

-"Oh well, peace is good :)"

-Left spinning their wheels in despair.

-C'mon, King Weiner!

-They shot him...

-Oh hi~!

-He's so small!

-He speaks fluent spirit!

-"Now... with the Power of the Dinosaurs! It's time for me to lead a charge! It's Morphin' Time! Energize! Unleash the power!"

-It was a much different effect, Gira had noticed, compared to King-Ohger. But if Minityra was willing to provide his aid, how could he refuse~? Breaking it down would be no small feat, but by the Gods, he'd simply have to!

-Sorry, Fly Boy! No amount of money's gonna let you step up to the King~!

-Good job~!

-Suzume's totally taken over.

-"Shut up, weiner! You're not the boss here!"

-"Oh noooooooooo~! Save me, my beloved Shugo Mask~!"

-Racules.

-Who else?

-How do you have a voice filter, your mouth isn't even covered.

-Ho man...

-Those blasted space bugs.

-There he is.

-Big Brother Racules.

-Hooo...

-You are one captivating son of a bitch.

-Racules Husty. Tremble at his name.

-Hooo....

-That's gonna be all from me tonight! I am...

-Quite tired, I'm just gonna lie down~! See you~!

[dialovers-translations]

DIABOLIK LOVERS DARK FATE Vol. 3 Chapter of the Last Quarter [Track 2]

Original title: 食卓での会話

Source: Diabolik Lovers DARK FATE Vol. 3 Chapter of the Last Quarter

Audio: Here (15:00 - 31:03)

Seiyuu: Takahiro Sakurai, Kimura Ryouhei, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Kishio Daisuke

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TRACK 2: CONVERSATION AT THE DINNER TABLE 

Ruki: I believe I told you to be back by eight. 

Kou: Oh come on, Ruki-kun! Don’t sweat the details~! As you can see, we brought M-neko-chan with us!

Ruki: Oi, Livestock. Did you get back here so late because you were taking forever? 

Azusa: Actually, Yuma…

Ruki: Hm? Yuma? …What did he do? 

Azusa: He just had to target Eve…which is how we ended up running late. 

Yuma: …The fuck, Azusa!? You snitch…!!

Ruki: Livestock. Is he telling the truth? 

You keep quiet. 

Ruki: No answer? In other words…it’s true?

Yuma: …I-I didn’t do much, really! I just picked on her a lil’, that’s all!

Ruki: Hmph. I wonder. …Good grief. Anyway, get inside. The food has already gone completely cold. 

The four of you enter the manor and head to the dining hall. 

*Creaaak* 

Kou: It smells wonderful here~ What’s for dinner tonight? 

Ruki: A stew. 

Kou: Hm…I like stews as well but I guess I would have preferred vongole… 

Ruki: Do not complain about the food you are being served. After all, we eat meals even though we do not necessarily eat them to survive. 

Kou: Well, I guess you’re right! Complaining about that would give me bad karma!

They take a seat at the dinner table. 

Ruki: Well then, everyone has taken a seat, correct? Let us express our gratitude towards that man for allowing us to enjoy this food. 

Everyone: Thanks for the meal!

*Cling cling* 

Ruki: How is it, Livestock? Good? 

You nod. 

Ruki: I see. I’m glad. I have been working on it since this morning, since I knew you would be coming over. 

You tell him you are enjoying this moment.

Ruki: Heh. It feels good having a meal together with other people, you say? So in other words, you were actually feeling lonely all by yourself at that manor? 

You go quiet. 

Ruki: You can be honest. While Vampires are often considered ‘inhuman,’ after spending so much time amongst humans, we are more than capable of understanding their emotions. Of course, I do not know whether or not those Vampires actually feel anything special in regards to you, but that is simply how we perceive humans. By spending time together, it is natural for them to start treating you as their beloved pet. 

*Cling cling* 

Kou: (talks with his mouth full of food) In owther whords… (gulps down his food) …You feel the same way? 

Ruki: I was simply speaking hypothetically. More importantly, Kou, do not talk with your mouth full. 

Kou: Oh geez, don’t try and dodge my question~

Ruki: Iーー …

*Rustle* 

Ruki: No, I suppose I have nothing to hide at this point. Livestock, I was worried about you. It was not just me either. All of us were. 

You thank them. 

Kou: No need to thank us! I mean, leaving a girl all by herself in that ‘haunted house’ is basically asking for something bad to happen, don’t you think? 

Ruki: The Lunar Eclipse is approaching as well, after all. 

Azusa: The Lunar…Eclipse? 

Ruki: That man told me once. On the night of a Lunar Eclipse, it is not uncommon for strange or unusual things to occur. Us Vampires, who are affected by the moonlight, should be especially careful. On top of that, this Lunar Eclipse is special. We have to be utmost cautious. The reason why we called you here…No, I suppose that does not matter right now.

Kou: Hmー The fact that the Eclipse will happen consecutively with the one in the Demon World is what makes it special, right? 

Ruki: While it could be a coincidence, since we are largely affected by the moon, the longer it lasts, the greater the risks involved. 

Yuma: It really makes ya feel somethin’ will happen, huh? 

Ruki: I hope it will remain just a hunch. However, it has already become reality in some way, has it not? 

Azusa: Are you talking about…Ayato-san being attacked by those Wolves? 

Ruki: Yes. In other words, I doubt it those were regular wolves who had wandered off into town, nor members of the Wolf Clan. 

Kou: Ah! Really!? 

You join the conversation. 

Kou: Hm? What is it, M-neko-chan?

You explain. 

Kou: I see. So the Sakamaki’s believe that those Wolves are some kind of Demonic species? Which means…The Wolf Clan must be behind it after all? But Ruki-kun is stating the opposite though…Hey, Ruki-kun. How can you be so sure that it wasn’t those guys? You sounded pretty certain, so you must have a reason for that, right?

Ruki: That’s rather sharp of you, Kou. 

Yuma: Oh come on! Don’t be actin’ all smug!

Ruki: …This story takes us back to when we were still living in Eden. You guys should try and recall it as well. The last time there was an Eclipse. 

Azusa: The last Eclipse…How many years ago was that? 

Kou: Ah! I remember! Someone visited Eden back then, right? Um… Who was it again? 

Yuma: Lemme think…I feel like the dude had some really fancy name…

Ruki: It was Gottfried-sama, the leader of the Wolf Clan. 

Kou: Ah, right, right! That guy!

Azusa: When we went to greet him at the door…There was this giant wolf…I vividly recall my heart racing…at the thought of being eaten alive…

Yuma: Now that ya mention it, he was part of the Wolf Clan, huh?

Ruki: Exactly. Gottfried-sama and Karlheinz-sama have a longstanding friendship, hence why he would go as far as to invite him over to Eden. 

Yuma: Aahー I see. It all makes sense now. You’re tryin’ to say that it makes no sense for the Wolf Clan to try and attack us Vampires, when their respective leaders are old pals?

Ruki: Yes. 

Azusa: Then the Wolves who attacked Ayato in the human world…

Ruki: I think it is safe to assume that they were not part of Godfried’s Wolf Clan, at the very least.

Kou: Eeh~? Then who could be behind it?

Yuma: Maybe Azusa was right after all, and those wolves simply wandered into town from the zoo or the mountains? 

*Rustle* 

Ruki: Hm…No, the Sakamaki’s should be smart enough to have realized that. 

Azusa: Which means…Those Wolves originate from the Demon World, but they are not part of the Wolf Clan we mentioned…? 

Kou: I don’t really get it…Oh! M-neko-chan’s meat is mine!

*Cling*

Yuma: ーー Ya bastard! I had my sights set on it!

Azusa: Eve…You can have my piece.

*Cling* 

Azusa: Eat lots, okay? 

*Rustle* 

Azusa: Come on, Eve…Say ‘ahn’ー 

Kou and Yuma start quarreling in the background. (1)

Azusa: My piece of meat is delicious, you see? It has a generous amount of shichimi-spice on it…

You seem hesitant.

Azusa: …What’s wrong? Why would you turn your face away? …Oh. Right. You want me to feed you…by forcing it inside your mouth, don’t you? Right? It’s so obvious. 

Ruki: First Bloods…

Yuma: …Ah? What didya say just now? 

*Cling cling* 

Kou: What was that, Ruki-kun!? Did you say something just now!? 

Ruki: First Bloods. 

Yuma: Aah…!? I feel like I’ve heard ‘bout that somewhere before…? What are they called? First…bra? (2)

Kou: Haha! Yuma-kun, you perv! ‘First bra,’ he said! Ahaha~!

Yuma: No! I-I didn’t mean it like that!

Kou: Now’s my chance!

Kou quickly steals a piece of meat from Yuma.

*Cling* 

Yuma: Ah…!

Kou: Mmh, mmh~ Nothing beats Ruki-kun’s stew!

Yuma: Damnit! That was fuckin’ unfair!

Ruki: Good grief…They really are not interested in what I have to say at all. 

Azusa: Hey, Ruki…What are these ‘First Bloods’? 

You try to explain to Azusa. 

Azusa: Eh…? You know about them as well? 

Ruki: Is that so, Livestock? 

You nod. 

Ruki: I can keep this short then. The species living in the Demon World can be roughly divided in four different categories: Snakes, Eagles, Wolves, and us, Bats. Each subspecies is also referred to as respectively the Vibora, Adler, Wolf, or Vampire clan. Meanwhile, First Bloods is the term used for the group of people who possess DNA of all four clans. All species currently living in the Demon World can be traced back to these First Bloods, hence why they are also called ‘Founders.’ 

Yuma: Ahー Since they’re also part Wolf, could it be that they’re disguisin’ themselves as wolves here in the human world?

Ruki: I am not too knowledgeable in that regard either. For one, everything I know about them, I got from reading books I found in Karlheinz-sama’s library. 

Yuma: But it’s possible for them to transform, right?

Ruki: I heard that in the distant past, they were banished to their Castle located on the outer edge of the Demon World and were under very strict supervision. They were defeated by allied forces led by Karlheinz-sama after they attempted to claim the whole Demon World for themselves. 

Kou: Hmー In other words, a coup d’etat? 

Ruki: No, not quite. There was no King for them to overthrow. Back then, the concept of a Demon Lord did not even exist yet after all.

Azusa: Then…The monarchy we know nowadays must have been established…after the war, right?

Ruki: I believe it was one of the countermeasures which they installed. Of course, this is all the information I found in books as well. 

Kou: Which means the chances of them coming to the human world and disguising themselves as Wolves is pretty slim, right? I don’t know where exactly this ‘outer edge of the Demon World’ is, but from what you told us, it wouldn’t be easy for them to just leave. 

Ruki: Yes. Although, they would definitely have a motive to attack the Sakamaki’s. 

Yuma: Ahー This is makin’ my head hurt. …So, who are the dudes who came to this city and attacked Ayato then? A sub-group from the Wolf Clan? 

Ruki: That is a possibility as well. 

Azusa: I guess we have no other choice…but to capture them…and check…

Ruki: Well, I guess that’s what it’ll ultimately come down to.

Ruki gets up from his seat.

Yuma: Oi, Ruki! We’re not done talkin’ yet, are we? 

Ruki: What else is there to talk about?

Yuma: Like what we’re do ‘bout those wolves, maybe? 

Ruki: We haven’t received any orders from that man. Therefore, we should not meddle with it. 

Yuma: Meddle, huh? So we basically can’t do anythin’ unless we’re told to do so?

Kou: I mean, Ayato was the one who got attacked, so I don’t really see any reason why we would need to step up? 

Yuma: I’m stronger than that guy is, at the very least. 

Ruki: Wait, Yuma. Do not act without permission. You need to wait until we get a formal order. Or else, you might make a mistake you cannot undo.

Azusa: Ruki…What are you afraid of…? 

Ruki: I am not afraid of anything. However…I simply do not want to stand in the way of anything.

Kou: Hm? What are you talking about? 

Ruki: I believe that man predicted all of this would happen. Including the eldest triplet being attacked. 

Yuma: Haah…I wonder what’s goin’ on in Karlheinz-sama’s head?

*Rustle* 

Azusa: I don’t know but…If this is how that man wants things to play out…then this is surely the way it should be…Hey, Eve, you think so too, don’t you…? Of course you do. 

Ruki: Anyway, Yuma. Kou and Azusa, you two too. Let me warn you just in case as well, Livestock. Try to mind your own business. However, do keep your guard up high. 

Kou: Roger~! 

Yuma: I know, god!

You get up from your seat. 

Azusa: Eve…? What’s wrong? Why are you suddenly standing up…? You’re going back home? 

You nod.

Kou: No need to worry about the other manor. Azusa-kun told you earlier that he left one of his Familiars there, remember? Besides, it’s already late at night, so you might just run into a wolf on your way home!

Yuma: Yeah, exactly! They’re nocturnal, so ya probably shouldn’t go wanderin’ ‘round outside right now. 

Azusa: Eve…Just spend the night here, okay? I mean, you even have your own room here…

Ruki: Livestock, just do it. No need to be modest. Besides, those guys won’t return, even if you decide to go back home. Which means we’ll just have to come and pick you up again, making us waste extra time and effort. 

You decide to stay over. 

Kou: Hooray! Guess we’ll be spending the night under the same roof then!

Ruki: Let’s do that. Ah…No need to worry about cleaning up, I’ll handle it. You can go to your room. …Azusa, escort her. 

Azusa: Mmh…Okay. Well then, Eve…Let’s go. 

You leave the room with Azusa. 

*Thud* 

ーー TO BE CONTINUED ーー

Translation notes

(1) It was quite difficult to make out what exactly they’re saying with Azusa also speaking on top of it, but I believe Kou got upset about Azusa trying to get some ‘quality time’ with the listener first, then it shifts to Yuma trying to steal the piece of meat from Kou as the two of them continue fighting over it. :p

(2) The word ‘blood’ in Japanese is pronounced as ブラッド or ‘buraddo’. If you take the first two syllables ‘ブラ’ (bura), you get the Japanese word for ‘bra’. Unfortunately, ‘blood’ and ‘bra’ don’t start with the same letters, so this pun is kind of lost in translation. ^^;;

[lokiforever]

New teachers at school!!

Chapter 3

Note : The reader and Tom were now good friends as it's been a few months since she started working as his t.a.

Nyte!!!! ✌🏻❤️

(nyte =enjoy)

Tom : May I have this dance, my lady?

Y/N: Of course!

You take his hand and he dragged you to the dance floor. Your eyes nearly popped out at the sight in front of you. Your best friend and Mr Jungkook. Dancing. Together. Great!!!!! Yayyy

Tom : You look absolutely amazing today Y/N!!

Tom bends down the littlest bit as he says that like a whisper in your ear

Y/N *blushing * : Thank you so much, Tom

You guys dance for God knows how long. But Norns! It was the best dance of your life. His hands and body fitted perfectly against yours. His scent drove you nuts. He smelled soo.........amazing!And man, he was a great dancer!!!! But from the corner of your eyes, you could see Charlotte Brown. Your arch nemesis. First, she was jealous of you being Tom's teaching assistant and now, the dance. Your lips twitched into a smirk as you saw her burning with jealously.

*After the heavenly dance *

Tom : That was amazing!!

Y/N : Indeed it was.

One of Tom's colleague called him so, he excused himself and went in their direction. After that David,( you're thinking right dear reader, the same David. He's very much annoying) came to you. Perfect to ruin your amazing mood.

David : Would you mind sharing a dance with me , darling?!

He said with a flirty tone in his voice.

Y/N : Sorry to offend you but , yes I would.

You give him a mocking smile. He pouts at your answer. 'Ugh! Stop trying to be cute you are far away from that term, asshole ' you thought.

David : Then, a drink pleaseee?

You really wanted to say no but since he was so adamant about it you thought it's just a drink so....

Y/N : Fine, just one. But please wait for a minute I'll take a quick trip to the washroom.

David : Ok.

When you're got out of the washroom someone pushed you against the wall and closed your mouth with one hand. And guess who??

Yes, you're right again, it was David.

David : You can't run away from me, love.

'Love ' ewwwwwwww. You'll rather die. He then removed his hand from your face and cupped your cheeks. He was about to kiss you when.............

-

(Nope! It's not Tom who came there.)

You kicked him between his legs and while he was groaning in pain you grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and switched your positions. Now he was against the wall. Hmph! You pulled a black dagger with an emerald out from one of your secret pockets and kept it on his throat. Phew! It was a bit difficult because of the dress.

Y/N : Oh dear, you thought you would just simply come here and harass me?!Tut - tut. Try using these tactics with someone else. I know very well how to defend myself.

Meanwhile, he was just standing there with wide eyes. Fear was clearly visible in them.

Y/N : If you dare do anything like this, again, this thing right here * motions towards the dagger * will have to do its job.

David : S-sorry. I -I - I am r-really s-s-sorry..

Y/N : Well, you should be.

You remove the dagger and let go of his collar. He takes a deep shaky breath.

Y/N : Let's go, shall we?

He just nods and goes in a different direction. You go out and meet your bestie. She was having a great time with Mr. Jk.

Y/B/F/N : Where were you? You disappeared after the dance!

Y/N : Long story, dear. I'll tell you when we get home.

You smile at her and she returns the gesture.

Tom : Oh here you are!! Finally!!

You chuckle.

Tom : I didn't see you after the dance.....

Y/B/F /N : Exactly!

Y/N : Yeah.......actually I had to deal with some assholes. But it's fine they won't dare to mess with me again.

You smile.

Y/B/F/N : That's my girl!!!!

Tom shakes his head and chuckles. Lord! It was the sweetest sound you've ever heard. Just then you saw Mr Jungkook coming. "Look Kook's here" your best friend whispered in your ear. "Ohhhhhhhhh, so now it's Kook from Mr Jungkook, huh?" you whispered back wiggling your brows. You received a playfully smack on your hand in return.

Mr Jungkook : Ah! Tom! Finally found you!!!!

Tom : Eheheh. I was with our colleagues.

Y/N : Hi, professor.

Jungkook : Hello, miss Y/N. You're looking amazing!!

Y/N : Thanks, you too, Mr Jungkook.

Jungkook : Thank you, and please call me Jungkook.

Y/N : Only if you call me Y/N instead of miss Y/L /N. *you smile and chuckle *

Jungkook : Of course!

Tom : Let's get something to eat. What do you think, girls?

Y/N : I'm starving!!

Tom, Jungkook and your best friend laugh and you blush.

Tom : Oookay..... Let's go then!

Tom extends his hand for you and you take it and so did your best friend and Jungkook. After the amazing dinner you guys had some drinks and desserts but you had to keep a check on your drinks cuz you didn't want to get too drunk in from of your professor / crush, Thomas William Hiddleston.

Y/B/F/N : Please excuse me guys, I'll have to go now as I have to go to my my mom afterwards.

Y/B/F/N said standing up.

Jungkook : Oh, ok. Do you want me to drop you?

Y/B/F/N : Thank you so much, professor but it's fine I will take our car.

Jungkook : Fine, have a safe drive and text me when you reach home.

Y/B/F/N: Sure. Bye 👋🏻👋🏻

Y/N : Bye Bye, dear. Have a safe drive and a good night 👋🏻❤️

Y/B/F/N : You too. Byee 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

Tom : Bye miss Carter. Hope you have a good night!

Y/B/F/N : Thank you, professor, Please call me Y/B/F/N.😊

Tom : Sure, bye bye 😊👋🏻

Y/B/F/N : Byeee 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

A few minutes after your best friend went, Jungkook excused himself.

Jungkook : I think I will go now, it's quite late. Byee

Tom : Bye, Kook and good night! 👋🏻

Jungkook : Good night!

Y/N : Bye Bye, professor, sweet dreams 😊

Jungkook : Bye, y/n 👋🏻😊

Now, it's was only you and Tom. You were sitting on one of the bar stools, facing each other. You were talking to him when someone interrupted you.

Unknown : Hellooo, professor.

Tom : Hi, miss Brown.

Charrolett Brown. Ugh. You resisted the urge to roll your eyes at her flirty tone. Like, seriously, ewww.

Charrolett : You look great, professor.

Tom : Thanks, miss Brown.

Tom was extremely uncomfortable, you could sense that. He always felt like that in front of flirty people and angry and irritated as well. One could sense the boredom in his tone.

Tom : Uhhh, if you don't mind, please excuse me for a minute I'll be right back.

Charrolett : Sure.

After Tom, she also went. Dumbass. When Tom made sure that, she's gone he came back.

Tom : Sorry, it's just really uncomfortable with them....

Y/N : It's completely fine, Tom. I also feel the same but I also get really angry.

Tom : Me too. Anyways, we have other beautiful things to talk about.

Y/N : Really? Like what?

Tom : Like, you!

Wait, what?

You cheeks were now as red as a tomato.

Y/N : Uhhh..... Thanks?

Tom giggles and so do you. You guys talk for a few more minutes. Then, you check the time.

Y/N : Shit!

Tom : What's wrong?

Y/N : It's 12:45 am!!!!! I need to go, sorry.

Tom : What? 12:45 ? I should also get going...

You guys move out and as your best friend took the car you order a cab. Tom didn't notice you ordering it.

Tom : Farewell , my dear.

Tom says dramatically while he takes your hand and kisses your knuckles. You blush once again. God! This man has made you blush hundreds of times in one day or maybe you should say night.

Y/N : *giggles* Bye bye, Tom.

You say with a playful smack on his hand. He then walks towards the car parking while you wait there only for the cab. When Tom takes his car out of the car parking he saw you standing there. He was in a black Jaguar ( F type ; convertible with tinted glasses) You didn't notice him so you almost flinched when you heard his voice.

Tom : What are you waiting for, y/n?

He got out of his luxurious car. Such a gentleman; he could have just downed the window glass but due to the gentleman he is he didn't do that.

Y/N : My cab...

Tom : I thought you said you'd take your car?

Y/N : Yeah, but Y/B/F/N had to go to her mother so she took it. Her car is gone for service...

Tom : Oh..... Why don't you come with me? I'll drop you.

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Taglist: @holdmytesseract @dishaldar@jennyggggrrr

[taintedevesayori]

Sayo's Route: Maniac 06

Sayo's Route Masterlist

-Sayo is sitting on her bed, reading in her room. Her mind wanders to when she snuck out to visit Kou at his home a few days ago

(In the end, Reiji didn’t tell me what he was talking about…I continued to pester him the whole way home but he didn’t say a word…I haven’t been able to figure out what he meant either.)

*Flashback*

Reiji: Haah…You are an oblivious idiot, Sayori. Sayo: …huh?! You’ve never said anything like that to me before! Reiji: That is because I did not realize how true it is. I am sure Laito, and possibly even Kou, agree with me. Sayo: Why would they agree with you?! Reiji: This only solidifies my statement. We have returned to the mansion. Unless you desire a whipping, do not sneak out again.

Sayo: Haah…I’m tired of theorizing with no answers…

-Ayato suddenly throws open her bedroom door 

Ayato: Oi! Sayo! 

Sayo: Haah…Knocking. Knocking is a thing you can do. 

-Laito enters the room as well

Laito: Sorry, Sayo-chan…I wasn’t fast enough to stop him. 

Ayato: You’ve spent way too much time hiding away in your room. Come entertain Ore-sama. 

Sayo: I’m not a very good source of entertainment. 

Ayato: Not true. I’ve been playing with this guy and it’s gotten boring. Come play billiards with us to liven things up. 

Sayo: Billiards…? Do I have to? 

Ayato: Yes! Now hurry up! 

-He grabs her hand, pulling her off her bed

Sayo: Alright, alright. Stop pulling, Ayato. 

-Sayo follows Ayato and Laito down to the game room

Laito: Nfu~ I have a great idea. If you lose, you have to let both of us suck your blood, Sayo-chan~

Ayato: Hehe…Yeah, I think that’s a good idea. 

Sayo: No way, I’m not agreeing to that. 

Laito: Isn’t it fine? You just have to focus on winning. 

Sayo: I don’t trust you guys not to cheat to make sure I lose. 

Ayato: We would never do anything like that.

Sayo: Bullshit. 

Laito: You really don’t trust us, Sayo-chan? How mean~

Sayo: Fufu…I have absolutely no reason to trust you. You’ve cheated before, you’ll cheat again. Especially if my blood is on the line. 

Ayato: Hmph…Come on, take a chance, Sayo. What do you want if you win? 

Sayo: Oh? You’re giving me the option to pick a reward? 

Ayato: If it will get you motivated to agree, why not?

(I know I shouldn’t agree to making bets with them but I am a little intrigued…It’s not often I get this chance from them.)

Sayo: Fine, I give. If I win, you two are taking me out on the town and paying for whatever I want. 

-The two exchange glances before smirking

Laito: Alright, Sayo-chan. Let’s play, then~

Sayo: Game on. You guys better not cheat or this bet is off.

Ayato: Fine, no cheating. We’ll still win. 

*Timeskip*

-Sayo is walking down the street in town with Ayato and Laito

Sayo: Fufu…Didn’t expect me to actually win, did ya?

Ayato: No, not really…

Laito: I am disappointed I can’t have your blood, but going out with you like this isn’t so bad. 

Sayo: At least you’ve got a good attitude. 

Ayato: So where are we even going?

Sayo: Who knows? I didn’t think this far ahead.

-She stops, looking around for any ideas

Sayo: There’s a crepe truck at the park over there. Let’s go get some. 

Laito: Nfu~ Your wish is my command, Sayo-chan~

Ayato: Haah…You have Laito here. Do you really need me?

Sayo: We made a bet. Are you really backing out, Ayato? Besides, is it really that bad to do this kind of thing for once?

-His cheeks flush pink

Ayato: …I guess it’s fine…

Sayo: Fufu…Good, let’s go then!

-Sayo leads the way to the park and over to the crepe cart

Sayo: What do you guys want?

Ayato: Guess I’ll have chocolate. 

Laito: I’ll take chocolate strawberry~

Sayo: And I’ll have a cinnamon apple, please.

Shopkeep: Coming right up. 

-Sayo steps aside so Laito can pay. Once they have their crepes, they find a place to sit so they can eat

Sayo: Thanks, Laito.

Laito: No problem, Sayo-chan. This almost feels like a date~

Sayo: Pfft…A date with both of you? 

Ayato: Hehe…Yeah, why not?

Sayo: Ah, jeez, I don’t recall agreeing to a date, just that this was an outing. 

Laito: Well, now we’re making this a date. 

Sayo: Haah…Whatever you want to call it, I guess. As long as you’re enjoying yourselves.

Laito: I know a way we can enjoy ourselves even more-

-Sayo lightly slaps him upside the head

Sayo: Stop that. 

Laito: Awe~ So mean, Sayo-chan…

Sayo: Fufu…Are you guys done eating? Let’s go find something else to do. There’s a shopping center nearby. We can walk around that. 

-Ayato shrugs

Ayato: Sure, let’s go.

-The three head in the direction of the shopping center. Laito takes one of Sayo’s hands in his

Sayo: You don’t need to hold my hand, Laito. 

Laito: But I want to~ This is a date, after all. 

Sayo: I agreed to call it that for your sake, not mine.

Ayato: Well, in that case…

-Ayato takes her other hand

Sayo: Oh, come on…You’ve got to be kidding me, Ayato. 

Ayato: Like Laito said, this is a date. Be a better sport about it, Sayo. 

-Sayo rolls her eyes

Sayo: I’m going to find a way to make you regret this somehow…

Ayato: Hehe…Not likely. Now shut up and enjoy the attention. 

Sayo: Haah…

-To be continued

[aeoki]

Tri-Lights - The Tower: Chapter 5

Location: Ice Rink Characters: Sora, Natsume, Tsumugi & Madara

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Tsumugi: W–Woah…

Look at me – I can skate again!

Sora: Haha~ You’re looking a lot better than when we first arrived!

Natsume: It looks like your knees are still buckliNG, but I guess you’re doing an okay joB.

Madara: Yup. Well done, Tsumugi-san. I see you’ve regained your skills.

Tsumugi: Yes. It’s all thanks to you, Mikejima-kun.

I still can’t skate as well as the others, but I feel a bit more confident now that I can skate on my own.

Natsume: I suppose this would mark the very first step in finally being able to draw out our sporty sidES.

AlrigHT, let’s take a break for noW.

Sora and I bought some snacks while you two were skatiNG.

Sora: HiHi~♪ You’ll get hungry after moving around so much, right? Let’s fill our bellies and skate more afterwards!

Tsumugi: Oh, when did you buy all these…?

Madara: It seems you were so focused on your skating you hadn’t realised they’d left to get them.

They did call out to us when they were about to get off the ice, but you must have been having quite a good experience for you to be so focused.

Sora: Yes, Senpai was super concentrated! That should be very helpful in demonstrating the sporty side to “Switch”~♪

Tsumugi: I suppose so. I hope I can make good use of my experience here for our performanc–

Woah… I ended up losing my balance when I lost focus.

Let’s share our findings as we eat. I’d like to hear your perspectives as well, Natsume-kun, Sora-kun.

I’d be happy if we can find things that can help us discover a new side to us.

Natsume: AlrigHT, now that we’ve all warmed up with a hot driNK…

Let’s share what we gained through this ice skating experienCE. You can start firST, Senpai.

Tsumugi: Umm, I was able to skate again after continuously working hard at it without giving up.

That’s the same feeling idols have when performing, right?

We want to be better and to make our fans happy – The hard work we desperately put in doesn’t feel difficult if we keep those things in mind.

Maybe trying to become a better version of your past self and living up to those expectations is what makes sports so appealing.

Natsume: I suppose that’s an acceptable answER. I’ll give you a passing scoRE.

Was there anything else you feLT? Like any movements you think that could be used for the performanCE?

Tsumugi: Hmm. I don’t think I thought that far. I was able to regain the basic feeling of weight shifts and my sense of balance, but I didn’t think much about them apart from the fact that they could be used in our dance.

Madara: In other words, you were able to gain a skill, but you weren’t able to understand how an athlete would feel. Is that right?

Tsumugi: Yes, I suppose so. I did enjoy the actual ice skating, though…

Sora: That’s true. Senpai’s “colour” feels calm and peaceful.

It’s hard for Sora to explain the “colours” Sora sees, but people who do sports feels more dazzling, like they’re full of life~

Natsume: I don’t know if it’s because you’ve neglected your own health every day and it’s gotten worSE, but you don’t have enough vigoUR, Senpai. Something might feel different if you have more of a fighting spirIT.

Sora: HuHu~! That’s a great idea!

Something might change if you get your fighting spirit on and then perform! Can you show us?

Tsumugi: What!? That’s impossible!

It’s true motivation is important, but I think it would be hard to intentionally change the “colour” Sora-kun sees.

Natsume: HmPH. You’re saying you can’t do what Sora asked of yOU?

Sora took a courageous step forward and decided to challenge himself with something new and yET, you won’t even show an example despite having lots of experienCE? I think that’s downright cruEL.

Sora and I are filled with sadness seeing how unreliable you aRE.

Tsumugi: O–Okay. I’ll do it so stop trying to guilt-trip me…! It can be pretty painful mentally!

Natsume: GreAT. I see you still have the ability to feel paIN, Winter Mophead.

Tsumugi: What’s with that name!? Anyway, of course I feel pain~!

Oh, geez. Which of your remarks should I be commenting on!?

Madara: Hahaha. I’m having a good time just watching “Switch” get along so well ♪

But what Sora-san said about being full of life and a “dazzling” feeling is true. I also felt that it was somewhat lacking.

Maybe we should check and see if Tsumugi-san can show Sora-san that “colour”.

Tsumugi: Check…? I guess so. Alright, please watch me.

♪  ♪  ♪

♪~♪~

…H–How was that? Did my “colour” change, Sora-kun?

Sora: Hmm~ It still looks like a calm “colour”~

Sora can feel Senpai’s kindness and it’s a lovely “colour”, but Sora doesn’t think the person from the company would be happy with that.

No. It’s not just Senpai but Sora and Master too…

Sora doesn’t think we can show something “realistic that refines yourself and makes you shine” just yet~

Natsume: HmM. That means there is still room for improvemeNT.

What should we dO? Should we have another think about it after doing other sporTS…?

Tsumugi: Yes~ There are a lot of different types such as track and field or ball sports. That might be a good idea.

Madara: Right. I think it’s important to enjoy the sports you’re doing.

You begin wanting to challenge yourself with something more difficult because you enjoy doing it. Putting in all the hard work without an ounce of love would just be suffering.

Sora: HeHe~ That’s the same as video games and parkour for Sora~♪

Sora likes going for high scores and aiming higher and further for new parkour routes…

Maybe we’re getting further and further away the more we think about it.

Tsumugi: It’s just like the “bluebird of happiness” story. Buf if that’s the case, it would be very difficult to show a new side of “Switch”.

What would be the perfect environment that would make us want to genuinely improve ourselves…? 

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[solartranslations]

AF2 Arcana Academia: Pace

Pace: [Now that La Primavera is over, spring brings more new changes to Regalo]

Pace: [Arcana Academia]

Pace: [Sparked by the lord’s plan to turn the island into a center for learning, Arcana Famiglia aims to establish a school]

Pace: [With a goal to promote learning among the citizens]

Pace: [Today, everyone in the Family is once again busily fulfilling their young Donna’s wishes]

~*Scene: Vivace Plaza*~

Pace: Ugh, Debito sure is good at running away even without his powers

Pace: I thought he could actually help me

Pace: Ah, so what should I do…

Liberta: Pace! What’s with the long face?

Pace: Oh, just some minor problems

Liberta: Problems? Is it…the same as mine?

Pace: You have the same ones?

Liberta: Yeah. I’ve been thinking a lot, but still haven’t found an answer

Pace: Hmm…

Pace: Oh, Jolly!

Jolly: …

Liberta: Why’s he ignoring us!

Jolly: …What

Pace: Perfect timing, Mr. Advisor!

Jolly: Now’s the one time you bring up my title?

Pace: Come on, don’t say that. Can you give us some advice?

Jolly: No

Liberta: Hey! We didn’t even say anything yet!

Jolly: I already have a good guess. The Academia is opening soon, and you don’t know what to teach

Liberta: That’s Jolly for you…!

Pace: How did you know…!

Jolly: Based on current events that might cause you two distress, that was the most likely

Pace: Then you must know a super easy solution

Jolly: Don’t be naïve. Figure it out yourselves

Liberta: We wouldn’t be asking you if we knew what to do!

Jolly: …Hmph. If you can’t even do that, then you’ll never be able to stand on the same level as our Donna

Liberta: Huh!?

Pace: Whaaat!?

Liberta: N-No way I’d ever give up on Ojou!

Pace: Neither will I!

Pace: Ahh, I still don’t know what to do…

~*Scene: Vivace Plaza*~

Pace: Ugh, so what now? I just can’t think of anything good

Pace: I doubt thinking harder is going to get me anywhere

Pace: Ugh, forget it, I’m hungry! I wanna see Ojou!

Felicita: Pace…what are you doing?

Pace: Wah! Huh, Ojou!? How long have you…!

Felicita: Just a little bit… But you seemed worried, so I thought I should check on you…

Felicita: Then you just started yelling

Pace: Ehehe, sorryyy. I just wanted to a little bit

Pace: Anyway, Ojou, are you hungry? Let’s get some lasagna

>Not right now

>I don’t need any

Pace: Don’t say that. Let’s go, Ojou

Felicita: I just ate

Pace: Just a little. Please?

Felicita: You’re so persistent

Pace: Aww, you’re so cold!

Felicita: If I go with you, I won’t be able to stop eating

Pace: No you won’t. Let’s go!

Felicita: No, I won’t

Pace: Uwaaa, that’s cold! I love that about you too, Ojou

Felicita: But, I won’t say no to some dolce

Pace: Huh, really!?

(*shine) Pace: I’m so happy, Ojou…! That’s what makes you our Donna!

>Yeah, yeah

>You’re exaggerating

Pace: But it’s true! It’s really what I think!

Felicita: That’s enough to make you think that?

Pace: It’s because you’re you, Ojou!

Pace: No, I’m not! I really am happy right now

Pace: Being able to make me so happy is what makes you a great Donna!

Felicita: …Thank you

Pace: Hold on one minute. This gelato has been my favorite recently…wait, ahhh!

>What’s wrong?

>Did you find something?

Pace: I got it. That’s what I’ll do!

Pace: Huh, what?

Felicita: Didn’t you just find something?

Pace: Yeah, I guess I did!

Pace: What now, Ojou!

Pace: I just got…a super awesome idea!!

Felicita: ?

Pace: Sorry, I gotta go!

Pace: Oh! Are you free tomorrow, Ojou?

Felicita: Y-yeah

Pace: I’ll take you on a date to make up for this! See you tomorrow!

Felicita: ???

Love

~*Scene: Felicita’s Room*~

Pace: Ojouuu, are you awake?

Felicita: …?

Pace: Oh, asleep already?

Felicita: Pace…what…?

Pace: Don’t you remember? We made plans to go on a date yesterday

Felicita: It’s still nighttime…

Pace: It’s morning….sort of

Pace: Ehehe, I couldn’t sleep since I was too excited so I came to see you. Can I stay here for a second?

Felicita: …What did you have planned?

Pace: Right. You know, I was thinking yesterday. About what I could teach in the Academia

Pace: I just couldn’t think of anything. Then you showed up

Pace: And I suddenly got an idea of what I wanted to do

Pace: It’s all thanks to you!

Felicita: I didn’t do anything. You figured it out yourself, right?

Pace: But, I couldn’t think of anything until you showed up

Pace: So I wanted to thank you… Thanks, Ojou

Felicita: Pace…

Pace: Anyway, I wanted to practice for my classes today

Pace: Let’s get some milk from Mrs. Cow in the morning and make gelato!

Felicita: Gelato…?

Pace: Yeah. I wanted to find out where my food came from and how it was made

Pace: That way, everyone will find food more fun, right?

Felicita: Haha, that sounds like you, Pace

Pace: I hope you like my answer, Donna

Felicita: Yeah. Everyone will love it

Pace: …Sorry it’s so early. I’ll stay for a little longer, but you can go back to sleep

Pace: It’s still nighttime, right? I’ll wake you up in the morning

Pace: So get some rest

Felicita: …Okay. Thank you

Pace: I should be thanking you. …Sweet dreams, Felicita

Felicita: …Zzz

Pace: And if you dream of me, I’d be really happy

Pace: …*kiss*

Pace: Or not. *yawn* Now I’m getting sleepy too

Pace: Maybe I can sleep here…just for today

Pace: Good night, Ojou

Laugh

~*Scene: Felicita’s Room*~

Pace: Good morning, Ojou!!

Felicita: Good morning, Pace

Pace: Your smile is as radiant as ever! Looks like you’re ready, so let’s go

Felicita: Um…about our plans for today…

Pace: Hm? What is it?

Felicita: Well, it’s just…

Pace: Ojou?

Liberta: Ciao! Ojou, are you ready?

Luca: Ojou-sama, preparations are complete

Pace: Wait, what? What’s going on?

Liberta: Huh, Pace? What are you doing here?

Luca: Right. Today, Liberta and I—

Felicita: I had a lot of other plans

Pace: Huuuh!?

Luca: Did you happen to have plans with Ojou-sama too?

Pace: That was the plan, but…?

Luca: Ojou-sama’s schedule for today is to head to the market with me and Liberta, then go shopping with Debito in the afternoon—

Pace: W-wait a minute! I thought this was Ojou’s day off!?

Luca: It is though?

Pace: Then why all the plans!

Luca: Obviously because everyone wants to spend time with Ojou-sama!

Pace: N-no way…

Luca: We all made our requests ahead of time and came up with this schedule

Pace: What!? I had no idea!

Luca: We decided on this a long time ago!

Liberta: I think you were napping at the time and didn’t hear it

Pace: You should have told me if you knew!

Liberta: It’s your fault for falling asleep

Luca: Well, anyway her schedule is full for today. You’ll have to wait until her next day off

Liberta: If she has an opening, that is

Pace: What, that’s awful!

Luca: It’s because Ojou-sama is kind enough to want to spend equal time with us!

Felicita: Sorry, Pace. I promise we can go next time

Pace: Ojou…!

Luca: Anyway, that’s how it is

Liberta: See you, Pace

Pace: Ojou! Next time! We’ll do it next time…!

(*door closes)

Pace: I can’t believe this! …Right, isn’t this what we have an advisor for!

~*Scene: Alchemy Room*~

(*bam!)

Pace: Jolly, you gotta help me!

Jolly: Can you remember to knock?

Pace: I just can’t believe this!

Jolly: …What

Pace: I just realized Luca and Liberta did this on purpose since I didn’t know…!

Jolly: Pace…if you’re not going to talk, then get out

Pace: Huh? I have been talking though!

Jolly: Then explain it in a way I can understand

Pace: Like, I, said!

Jolly: What

Pace: Liberta and Luca pulled one over on me, and…

Jolly: There is nobody who can follow what you’re saying

Pace: Ah, I just got a great idea!

Jolly: Now what?

Pace: Sorry, Jolly. I gotta go, see you!

Pace: Wait for me! Ojou!

Jolly: Hmph… What was that…

~*End of Scene*~

(Back to Directory)

[angelasscribbles]

Royal Retribution Chapter 4: Regroup

Series: Royal Retribution

Fandom: The Royal Romance

Pairings: Liam x Riley x Drake

Song Inspiration: Enemy by Imagine Dragons

Rating: R

Warnings: mature themes

Word Count: 1,154

My other stuff: Master List.

I sent Logan back to the palace on a mission. Drake, Riley and I climbed into the back of the SUV. Marco drove and Alec rode shot gun.

“Liam, tell me where we’re going!” Riley demanded.

I glanced at her over the top of my phone in amusement. “You’re cute when you’re impatient.”

“Liam Rys, I swear to God-“

“We’re going to Lythikos, love.”

“What? Why?”

“Because literally no one will think to look for you there and you’ll be safe with Olivia.”

“I’m pretty sure she hates me.”

“That perception is precisely why no one will think to look for you there. She doesn’t hate you, though. She felt threatened by you, with good cause. She harbored some notion of being queen herself. But Liv is not a bad person. She’s just…..prickly on the outside. Like Drake.”

“Hey!” He protested.

I lifted an eyebrow, “Tell me I’m wrong.”

“I….fuck you.”

Turning back to Riley I asserted, “You’ll be safe there. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Olivia is a Nevrakis. She understands this. The two of you have a common enemy now.”

My phone pinged and I glanced down at the text from Jason. “Perfect.”

I called Hana’s new number and put her on speaker phone. “Hello.” She answered.

“Hana, how is everything at the palace?” I asked.

“Fine, I guess. All these bitches that hated my guts this morning are suddenly tripping over themselves to get in my good graces.”

“I’m sure. I have someone here that would like to say hi.”

“Hana!” Riley screamed.

“Riley!” Hana screamed back.

I handed the phone to Riley to let her catch up with Hana as I leaned over to Drake, “Are you mad at me for calling you prickly?”

“Hmph.” He crossed his arms over his chest, but he cut his eyes sidewise at me with a hint of a smile, “If I say yes, will you make it up to me later?”

“Oh, abso-fucking-lutely I will!”

He shook his head, but he was smiling so I was forgiven.

When Riley was done telling Hana everything, I took the phone back, “Remember, the phone you have now is encrypted and secure, but you still have to be careful of where you’re at when you use it. The only places in the palace you can be one hundred percent sure aren’t bugged are mine and Drake’s rooms and offices. Those are swept twice daily because Drake is paranoid.”

“Ahem.” He gave me an indignant look, “In light of recent events, I’d say I am just the right amount of paranoid, sir. May I remind you that just because you’re not paranoid doesn’t mean no one’s out to get you?”

“Touché.” I really was in no position to argue given the circumstances. My father was a fucking traitor and a murderer. The list of people I could trust was short and getting shorter by the minute. We needed to get out in front of this, all of it.

There was no doubt in my mind that my father intended to rule through me. It must have pleased him when Leo abdicated. He’d never been able to control him. A sudden suspicion chilled me. “Hana, dear, thank you so much for accepting my proposal. I knew you’d understand. I had to pick someone I could trust.”

“Of course, Liam. I know you’re in love with Riley and you know I’m a lesbian. I’m under no delusion that you actually want to marry me. I can be your pretend fiancé for as long as you need. It lets me stay at court and gives me freedom from my parents, so it’s not like it’s a hardship.”

“Plus, you can shove it in Madeleine’s face!” Riley leaned over to speak into the phone.

 “Ok, Hana, we have to go now, I have another call to make.” I hung up and started dialing again.

Drake cocked an eyebrow at me inquisitively, “Who are you calling now?”

“My brother. I have some questions.” I told him grimly.

Leo had never fully explained his decision to abdicate. Not to my satisfaction anyway. The story was put out that he was basically unfit. Irresponsible, uncommitted, frivolous, a playboy.  While my brother had certainly had his share of youthful misadventures, none of the rest of it was true. He was responsible, sensible and reliable when it came to matters of state and he always had been.

It went to voicemail, “Leo, it’s your brother. Please call me back as soon as possible and do so from an encrypted line.”

I glanced up at Drake who was clearly putting two and two together himself. He rubbed his chin thoughtfully as he asked, “Are you thinking that Constantine somehow forced Leo to abdicate?”

“Yes.” I answered with a clenched jaw, “Because he thinks I’m weaker and he can control me.” He’d always seen me as malleable, compliant, the more manageable son. He mistook my humanity for weakness. He was about to find out the hard way just how wrong he’d been.

Riley curled up to my left side. I wrapped my arm around her and pulled her closer. Turning to Drake, I lowered my voice and told him, “You know, what I told Riley is true for you as well, if my father were to ever find out about us-“

Anger flared through his eyes, “If you’re about to tell me I can leave and save myself, keep it to your goddamned self. You know what you can do with that bullshit!”

“Drake-“

“Don’t Drake me with that tone of voice, I’m fucking serious, Li!” He scooted closer and lowered his voice even though the divider was up so Alec and Marco couldn’t hear us, “It’s been you and me since we were six years old. I don’t abandon people I love, and you fucking know that!”

I pinched the bridge of my nose with a sigh, “I do know that, love, but if anything happened to you because of me-“

He cut me off with a crushing kiss, both hands on my face as he pulled me into him. When he finally released me, I could barely breath. “Damn it, Li, stop trying to push me away! I’m not going anywhere.”

“Me either.” Riley chimed in. “We’re in this together.”

I just nodded, because I was afraid if I tried to say anything, I was going to start crying and now was not the time for that. I didn’t care what happened to me, but if anything happened to either one of them, I knew I wouldn’t be able to survive it. I understood, right then and there in that moment, with sudden clarity, that there was only one way to ensure their safety. Only one way that we wouldn’t spend the rest of our lives looking over our shoulders, constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.

My father had to die.

[kanjukucompany]

【A3! Translation】 Sky Gallery (6/11)

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kazunari..... :(

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Chapter 6

Izumi: ......

Tenma on TV: "Only one person had the chance to leave the room at 6 p.m..... The culpritーー is you!"

Kumon: Yes! I knew it!

Izumi: You've thought they were suspicious since the beginning.

Muku: Today's episode was interesting too.

Misumi: Tenma was so cool~!

Tenma: Hmph, obviously.

Kumon: Come to think of it, Kazu-san's interview was today.

Muku: I'm looking forward to it being broadcast.

(door opens)

Tsuzuru: I've got something.

Izumi: Oh, Tsuzuru-kun, good work.

Tsuzuru: I written up a draft about what the co-lead's character in Summer Troupe ninth play will be like. I think the character's image suits Tenma the best...

Izumi: Alright, how about it, Tenma-kun?

Tenma: No, like I said, it wouldn't work with my schedule--.

Yuki: .....

(door opens)

Kazunari: I'm back~.

Muku: Welcome back, Kazu-kun.

Kumon: How was your interview!?

Kazunari: Oh... It was fine.

Kazunari: .....

Izumi: ....Kazunari-kun, are you tired?

Kazunari: It's probably cause I've been answering so many interview questions. I'm gonna go bathe!

Izumi: .....

Misumi: Kazu's acting kinda strange~.

Muku: Normally, he wouldn't hesitate to tell us about everything that happened. I wonder what's going on.

Tsuzuru: I actually wanted to speak with Miyoshi-san about the play and get his opinion on the script so far... Guess it'll have to wait a bit.

Izumi: Right... If I find a good time, I'll make sure to ask him for you.

Izumi: Can you just proceed with what you have for now?

Tsuzuru: Understood.

Kazunari: ....

Kazunari: (I only got accepted because of insider connections... I didn't know there were rumors like that flying around SNS~...)

Kazunari: (I'd look them up.... But....)

Kumon: Kazu-san?

Kazunari: !?

Kumon: Are you okay? If you're tired, you should go to bed early.

Kumon: If need be, I can give you a massage! I learned how during my club activities~!

Kazunari: ....Aw, thanks, Kumopi! But I'm okay, I'll make sure to get some rest.

Kazunari: (...No, stop it. Don't worry about me.)

Kazunari: Ugh....

Kazunari: (What do I do? I haven't made any progress... and I don't have much time left...)

Kazunari: Ah...

Friend A: I saw you on TV!

Friend B: You really felt like a creator~.

Friend C: So cool!

Friend D: Look at you, Mr. Bigshot~!

Kazunari: (Oh, right, the broadcast was today...)

(flashback start)

Director: You know, when I was researching him for the interview, I saw rumors circulating around social media that he might’ve been accepted into the exhibition because of some…. insider connections.

(flashback end)

Kazunari: (I definitely shouldn't look.)

Kazunari: (I know that, yet...)

Comment: Kazunari-kun's amazing not only as an actor, but as an artist too!

Comment: Seeing Kazunari-kun on TV was really impressive!

Comment: His artwork was cool too!

Comment: The world may finally be noticing Kazunari-kun's talent, but I've known for a long time!

Comment: Kazunari-kun, I hope you continue putting your efforts into multiple areas~.

Comment: Miyoshi Kazunari's dad works for the ad agency that's sponsoring the event, his parents' influence is probably helped him win a spot.

Comment: Doesn't really seem like a coincidence, huh~.

Comment: And what the hell is an 'UMC'? That doesn't mean anything. It's laughable, honestly.

Kazunari: Oh....

Kazunari: (I knew I shouldn't have looked....)

Kazunari: Sigh...

Kazunari: (Don't look. Don't look at your phone...)

Comment: I wonder if he's happy about his nepotism-win?

Comment: Well, isn't that just part of his future career as a freelancer? Lol.

Comment: His parents are shameless~.

Kazunari: (Stop looking. I don't want to see anymore...)

Comment: All secure and comfy with those connections even after grad, I'm jealous~.

Comment: I feel sorry for the people who applied honestly.

Kazunari: (Even though I don't want to look... I can't keep my hands off my phone...)

Kazunari: --.

Kazunari: (I fell asleep without realizing...)

Kazunari: Sigh...

Kumon: Good morning~.

Kazunari: Morning.

Muku: You were really cool on TV yesterday, Kazu-kun.

Izumi: I made sure to record it.

Kazunari: Oh, yeah....

Izumi: Now then, I think it's about time for us and Tsuzuru-kun to get move forward with Summer Troupe's ninth play.

Izumi: He'd like to speak with us about the co-lead's role, and hear all about galleries and paintings...

Kazunari: ....Sorry, Director-chan. Could we do this another time?

Kazunari: I don't feel like thinking about painting right now.

Izumi: Huh? That's--.

Kazunari: Sorry.

Muku: Kazu-kun...

Tenma: ....He's artblocked?

Muku: Yeah. The art supplies he usually uses in the warehouse are still in our room, too...

Yuki: So he hasn't made any progress on his piece?

Kumon: Even though he was so excited about his solo-exhibition, what's wrong....

Misumi: Kazu's been acting off since he got back from the interview.

Muku: Director-san wants us to start thinking about the play and who's going to be the co-lead soon. I wonder if Kazu-kun will be okay with that.

Yuki: At this rate, Kazunari's lead role itself is in jeopardy.

Tenma: .....

Muku: I thought he was just tired from his busy art schedule, but he seemed more down than usual.

Muku: What could've happened....

Kumon: I hope we can help...

Tenma: ......

Yuki: What are you thinking about.

Tenma: Huh?

Yuki: I don't know what you've had on your mind lately--but don't you think that in times like these, it's both a friend and leader's role to lend a hand?

Tenma: --.

Yuki: It's not like you to just sit around and think about it.

Tenma: ....You're right.

Misumi: Let's cheer Kazu up, Tenma!

Tenma: Yeah. If we're going to this, we're going to do it right. I'll speak with Director about it.

Yuki: Finally getting back into the swing of things?

Kumon: Yay!

[alishamaybe]

Newt and Hannibal: well, if you weren't so short.

Ok, so! It's not a fic, but here's an AU: Newt is an indoor volleyball player on a team that's coached by Hannibal.

I don't know how familiar you are with volleyball, so I've included some small explanations in this. I had to do some Internet searches to confirm and build on my understanding eheh

Newt's position is libero. Liberos aren't allowed to block opposing attackers or hit the ball to attack. Therefore, liberos tend to end up being one of the shortest members of a team-since they don't need to be tall. And Newt is not tall. Especially compared to average pro volleyball player heights.

However, Newt loves jumping and hitting, so he wants to change his position to hitter.

"Hey, Coach-"

"Nope."

"I didn't even finish-"

"You were gonna ask to let you be a hitter again, weren't you?"

"Well, yeah..."

"Answer's still no. I'm not changing it."

"Oh, come on! It's not like I'm asking to be a middle blocker. Just a hitter. I don't even have to be a power hitter." The middle blocker's main job is to block the opposing attackers, so they're normally the tallest player on a team. Height is very important for this position.

"Well, if you weren't so short, maybe I could consider it."

This AU kind of also has its own AUs: secondary/high school, university/college, and semi-pro. If Newt is playing for a secondary/high school team, Hannibal also says, "But you're nowhere near tall enough, and it doesn't seem like you ever will be, will you?"

In all AUs, Hannibal then says, "You begged me for a spot on the regular lineup. I gave it to you. If you don't want it anymore, you can leave. Kelvin over there would be more than happy to replace you. If you won't give it your all, we don't need you. Now get out of my face."

So Newt, still being a science nerd, tries to come up with something that will make him grow taller. In a school/uni/college setting, he uses the science labs and resources available there. In the semi-pro setting, he uses the ones available at his workplace-his team was founded by the pharmaceutical (or related field) company he works at.

Hermann is a colleague/classmate who has a rivalry with Newt. He discovers Newt doing his unauthorised experiments. In secondary school Hermann could be a prefect or have some other student leadership role. He threatens to report Newt.

In school:

Hermann: "What are you doing?"

"Uh...my science project?"

"We're in the same class. I know we don't have one to do right now. And it's very late right now. The school building's closed."

"What are you doing here, then?"

"...I had an urgent matter to attend to. I lost track of time." Gottlieb had actually been trapped in the building by some bullies, but didn't want to say that.

At work:

Newt: "Go ahead! Report me. They won't believe you from the number of times you've reported me for non-issues."

"They are not non-issues!"

Somehow Newt manages to not get in trouble. In the end, he manages to come up with something that lets him grow taller.

Hannibal: "Looks like you've gone and done it, haven't you?"

"I guess I had another growth spurt."

"Hmph. Fine. We can have a trial period to see how well you do as opposite." ('Opposite' refers to the opposite hitter position.)

"Yes!"

"Not in real matches yet, though. And what's that weird blue colour?"

"Huh?"

"In your eyes. There's a fluorescent blue colour."

This is a side effect from Newt's experiments.

"Oh! Um...they're contacts. For cosplay."

Hannibal looks dubious at first. Then scoffs. "All these nerds."

[kitclare]

Mallory SSR Union Birthday

“Happy Birthday” (Part 1)

[Ignihyde Dorm - Birthday Party Venue]

Mallory: Th-the presenter chosen by the “Magical Birthday Dice” should b-be showing up soon….

Mallory: I-If they wanna g-give me good fortune, then I-I hope it’s not someone too energetic or my heart w-won’t be able to take it.

???: Coming in.

Mallory: Hiik! They’re here already?! Wait th-that voice.…. B-Belmonte-san?

Ira: Yep it’s me, Ira Belmonte. I’ll be your presenter.

Mallory: (Oh no no no no!)

Mallory: (Sure I said I didn’t want someone energetic but that doesn’t mean I wanted the delinquent who picks a fight if you just look at him wrong!)

Mallory: (What do I do? If I upset him then he might-)

Ira: Uh, Mallory? Hello?

Ira: You good? You’re even paler than usual.

Mallory: YES?! I-I mean y-yes! Yes s-sorry I’m f-fine.

Ira: If you say so…. Anyways, here’s your present.

Mallory: R-Right, u-u-um… thank you….

Mallory: A-A metal box? There’s s-so many different parts on it.

Mallory: The bumps on this cylinder…. Is this a music box?

Ira: No surprise you could still tell what it is even with how complicated the design is.

Mallory: Hmm, it’s definitely very different from how music boxes usually look.

Mallory: Wh-Where’d you get something like this?

Ira: I was just… lucky enough to stumble across it when I was browsing an antique store.

Ira: It caught my eye since it looked so unique.

Mallory: Oh, that’s… unexpected.

Ira: What is?

Mallory: I-It’s just that I, uh, didn’t think that you’d pick out such a delicate object as a present.

Ira: Hah? What’s that supposed to mean?

Mallory: Hiii! S-S-Sorry! I swear I didn’t mean it in a bad way!

Ira: Hmph. For your information I’m actually pretty fond of handcrafted things with elaborate details.

Mallory: I-I see…

Mallory: Is… Is it ok if I listen to it now?

Ira: Knock yourself out. It’s your present.

[winding noises, music starts playing]

Mallory: Oooh it sounds so beautiful! It’s very… calming.

Mallory: And not only that, all the parts are turning as the music plays!

Mallory: Looking at it more closely, the structure is super complex too. Each bit is fitted perfectly so that they don’t bump against each other when they move.

Ira: Of course in the end you’re more interested in the internal structure than its function…Well I guess as long as you like it.

Mallory: I can’t wait to take this apart to look at how it works hehehe~

“Happy Birthday” (Part 2)

Ira: Alright, let’s get the interview started.

Ira: “If you could pick any student from Night Raven College to be your sibling, who would you choose?”

Ira: However, you can’t say anyone from your dorm.

Mallory: (Darn… I would’ve said Ortho-san in a heartbeat.)

Mallory: Urgh…. I-I can’t really think of anyone.

Mallory: My honest answer is that I d-don’t want a-another sibling, b-but that’s not an acceptable answer…

Ira: So not keen on another sibling, huh? Misery must be a real handful for you to say that.

Mallory: D-D-Don’t get me wrong! Misery is very kind to me and very attentive wh-when I feel anxious but….

Mallory: She’s so accident prone that I question how I haven’t already died from a heart attack!

Mallory: Singeing her hair when she tried to cook, cutting her finger when she didn’t look at which end of the scissors she grabbed, nearly spilling water on one of her projects-

Mallory: We may be twins but sometimes it feels so much like I’m watching over a toddler that I’ve considered baby proofing our whole dorm room! AAAAH!

Ira: Wow…

Ira: In that case, you’d probably want someone more low-maintenance for a sibling.

Mallory: D-definitely. Someone easygoing and reliable…

Mallory: Ah in that case, C-Clover-senpai would b-be a good fit.

Ira: Heartslabyul’s caretaker?

Mallory: Y-Yeah. We’re both in the Science Club s-so I’ve seen how g-good he is at maintaining his cool.

Mallory: No matter h-how chaotic things get h-he’s always able to stay level-headed.

Mallory: N-Not only that, b-but he’s friendly too. I think I’d be ok having an older brother like him to go to.

“Happy Birthday” (Part 3)

Ira: Next question then.

Ira: “If you were to join any dorm other than Ignihyde, which dorm would you choose?”

Mallory: Hrrrm… Th-this feels even harder to answer than the last one.

Mallory: I c-can’t see myself anywhere a-aside from Ignihyde.

Ira: Just do process of elimination. That’ll narrow things down.

Mallory: T-true. Hm….

Mallory: P-Pomefiore and H-Hearstlabyul are an absolute no! M-My hair would turn gray from stress with how strict they are.

Mallory: Scarabia is also a b-big no! J-Just thinking about a-attending so many p-parties back-to-back… NO WAY.

Mallory: Octavinelle on its own isn’t that bad, but I d-don’t want anything to do with that scheming A-Ashengrotto-san and th-the Leech twins.

Ira: Don’t you already have to interact with them since you’re all second years?

Mallory: I w-want to minimize my run-ins with them as m-much as possible and j-joining their dorm i-isn’t gonna help with that.

Mallory: S-Similarly I wouldn’t want Savanaclaw either. S-Surrounded by all those meatheads… I-I wouldn’t last a day.

Mallory: Ah-... S-S-Sorry I d-didn’t mean to offend you!

Ira: Eh doesn’t bother me. You’re right though. You’d probably get gobbled up right away if you were in Savanaclaw.

Ira: That means you’ve only got one option left.

Mallory: D-Diasomnia… A-Actually that doesn’t sound bad.

Mallory: Th-The atmosphere may be a bit gloomy b-but I’m not all that bothered by it.

Mallory: Most of the s-students there s-seem pretty mild-mannered too. Except for Zigvolt-san, but he seems like a special case.

Mallory: Hm, not only that but everyone in the dorm excels at various forms of magic too. Perhaps if I were to stay in such an environment I could broaden my horizons and gain new insight on my research. Maybe that’d be a good idea after all...

Ira: Ugh great I’ve lost her again. She answered the question at least so that should be fine.

—

Ira: And that wraps up the interview.

Mallory: F-Finally! Ugh, but now we have to do that “gift of good fortune” nonsense. C-Can’t we just skip that and be on our separate ways?

Ira: As much as I’d love to I’m not allowed to skip tradition.

Mallory: Ok ok I-I get it. J-Just don’t tell me when you’re gonna do it.

Mallory: Or wait! D-Do tell me so that I’m not s-stressed from the anticipation.

Mallory: A-Actually I take that back m-m-maybe it’s better to-

Ira: For crying out loud 3 2 1 MALLORY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[lightningblade1994-blog]

Sonic the Hedgehog/Shrek Mash-Up "Campfire Scene" [Collab entry by © Lightningblade1994] _For © KatarinaTheCat_

Sonic: Man, there's nothin' like a fire & a noble recovery mission to warm the cockles of your heart.

Knuckles:[despondent] Yeah... I like my cockles at room temperature, thank you very much.

Sonic: Yo, knux? What're we gonna do when we get our Master Emerald back?

Knuckles: OUR Master Emerald?

Sonic: Y'know, when we're through beatin' Eggman and all that?

Knuckles: We? What do you mean "We"? Sonic, There's no "We", There's no "Our", It's just me & my island. And the first thing I'm going to do is built a 10-ft wall around my shrine.

Sonic:[ears drooping] You cut me deep, Knux. You cut me REAL deep just now... Do you know what I think? I actually think this whole wall-thing is just your way of keeping someone out.

Knuckles: No, you think? [turns away from Sonic]

Sonic: Are you hiding something?

Knuckles: Neverwind, Sonic.

Sonic: So, if you not really doing this for cockles, then what are you doin' it for?

Knuckles: Simple; Tikal gets her wish, I get what I want.

Sonic: Which is...? Now, Come on. What do you want?

Knuckles:[a bit annoyed] I don't have time to set it into music...

Sonic: Ahh, It must be one of those "Guardian Duty" things, isn't it?

Knuckles: No, it's actually one of those "Drop-it-and-leave-it-at-that" things.

Sonic: Well, why don't you wanna talk about it?

Knuckles: Why do you WANT to talk about it?

Sonic: Why are you asking the question with a question?

Knuckles: Why are you asking me questions that I don't want to answer?

Sonic: Why are you blocking?

Knuckles: I'm NOT blocking.

Sonic: Then why do you have trouble expressing your wants?

Knuckles: I don't. I want you to "Shaddup". See? No problem.

Sonic: You're just misplacing your negative emotions lie you always do.

Knuckles:[acting stern] Believe me, they're properly place.

Sonic: You're just upset at whoever did this to you.

Knuckles: Nobody did ANYTHING to me.

Sonic: Who're you trying to keep out? Just answer me, Knuckles. Who?

Knuckles:[snapping] EVERYONE. OK?!

Sonic:[stops for a second; then perks up in interest] Ah, NOW we're getting somewhere!

Knuckles:[agitated] Oh, for Pete's sake! [Walks over to the edge of the cliff and sits down.]

Sonic: Breakthrough! Let's go with that, Let's explore some family origin! Were you abandoned as a child, Knux?

Knuckles: Alright, fine! I.... I want my Island back, and... somebody to share it with... OK?

Sonic: Yes, Knuckles. It's OK.

Knuckles: And Eggman said he give me my Island back in exchange for the Chaos Emeralds.

Sonic: You really think you can trust that rotten ok' Egghead?

Knuckles: Hmph. yeah, right. But now, I'm going to have WHAT he wants.

Sonic: *snickers* Oh man, has he ever underestimated you.

Knuckles: Yeah, he can join the club for all I care. Not that it matters.

Sonic: So, what exactly do you have against the outside world anyway?

Knuckles: Look, I don't have anything against the outside world, OK? It's the world that has something against me. People actually see me and they go: "Haw-haw-haw, let's all point and laugh at the gullible idiot echidna! Jus laugh and laugh!" "I'm Knuckles the gullible Echidna And I don't know anything about being a REAL guardian." I'd be better off knowing for sure that life would so much greater if everyone here would just appreciate me with just a little bit of respect! *sighs heavily* ...They judge me before they even get to know me. That's why I'm better off alone.

Sonic: Knux, I'm-- I'm really sorry.

Knuckles: Don't be. I'm glad I got it out of my system. I needed that. Y'know for once... My folks always told me that everybody reveres Echidnas.

Sonic: I see.

Knuckles: So, I... Guess I got a little overprotective.

Sonic: A little--?

Knuckles: ...That's why I have to do this. I want Tikal to know that I'm a much capable guardian, just like my ancestors were.

Sonic: You wanna make 'em proud?

Knuckles: Yeah.

Sonic: ...Y'know, what? When we first met... I didn't think you were a gullible idiot.

Knuckles: Yeah, I know...

Sonic: :)

[gumasantan]

fortune teller: a scaramona oneshot

author's note: this is a breakup fic, if you're not into this, scroll away! it's a long-ish fic?? (~1.3k words), heavily inspired by the film, 'eternal sunshine of the spotless mind'. watch the film, i think it's the best romance film ever conceived, but you don't need to watch it to understand this fic. anyway, this is my first time posting here, so please, enjoy!

“Can I get you something to drink? You’ve just arrived here all of the sudden.” He asks.

Somehow, he had knowledge and had no idea at the same time that she was going to be here.

“Not really, but I’d like some water please.” She answered.

She thought in her mind that he would be expecting her to drink, but even after how long they’ve been together he STILL has no idea that her answer is always going to be the same? She has NO time for any more redundancy, especially not today. Her little ‘please’ at the end was just a way to mask that she’s reaching the tail-end of her patience.

However, their time together was not for naught as he did caught her annoyance, albeit masked. He gestured for her to sit on the dining stool and wait beside the counter in order to let his little bit of irritation pass. Opening the fridge was he greeted with the sight of the only drinkable liquid left: a half-full bottle of scotch. Sighing, he instantly knew how she would react once he offers her this.

“What the hell?! I SPECIFICALLY asked for WATER didn’t I?” Her patience is starting to peel off.

“Sorry, I thought there was more.” He unexpectedly replies.

Needless to say, she was surprised too. She prepared herself for him to annoyingly reply which would eventually turn into fights, but it seems one of those times isn’t now.

“Hmph.”

He stares at her and then proceeded to look the other way around. She was giving him that look.

Silence filled the air with the ever-growing presence of tension building up each moment that passes without one of them saying a single word.

30 seconds…

A minute...

2 minutes…

Eventually, someone needed to yield, they HAD to yield.

-

“You know I don’t believe in that.” She finally says, referring to the cause of the unfortunate sequence of events leading up to this; a London bridge that was falling down.

“I wouldn’t have thought so.” He replied.

Coherent words actually come out from her mouth that was being rapidly replaced by sniffing and sobbing.

“Okay, I’m sorry…” Was all he could say.

Reddish pale green eyes gazed with troubled indigo ones.

“I-I don’t think I can be here anymore. I am so sorry about all of these. I’ll admit that I’m becoming confusing to deal with. So please, let me walk out.” She admitted, sounding defeated.

Those were probably the last words that she could say to him before a bunch of muddled noises come out of her mouth.

She gets up and immediately heads for the front door.

“Alright, yeah. I’m sorry.” He replied looking at the once-filled seat.

He then diverts his attention to the girl crying facing the door. He notices that she’s trying to fight off the tears as she faces him in what he thinks her most vulnerable state.

“So…goodbye. I guess, I guess this is truly it. I-It was nice meeting you.” She manages a weak smile even through all the waterworks.

“Yes, you too. It was pretty fun and all.” He finally said as his parting words.

-

He looks down to the floor as he hears a loud thud. His expression turning into something that both he and she could never imagine to have: Angry, relieved, but sad, frustrated, and importantly, unsatisfied with all of what happened.

Was it a foregone conclusion?

He realizes the full situation as they’ve become truly victims of the very enemy they're trying to fight: Fate.

But his pride, oh his pride. It wouldn’t let such a powerful faceless way of life dictate how things end, especially NOT how this one ends. All of those emotions seem to combine into one: Desperation. For such an impassive man to be faced with a natural emotion, he felt that punch in his gut. Yet, he is not shallow. If his walls were to be broken down then he would only let it so in this situation.

He wants to prove himself, he HAS to.

-

The girl walks down the hall, seemingly able to finally snuff out her own tears. A regret filled inside her heart: She hated leaving that way in front of him, but even she couldn’t take it anymore.

She interrupts her thoughts as she hear someone walking down the hall too. Whoever they may be, she will not let them see her in that state, even if they don’t care about her the slightest bit.

Yet, she was greeted with the most unanticipated sight.

“Hey, wait…” He manages to say as he catches his breath.

“Huh, why are you here? And what is it?” She asked confusingly.

She does not know how to feel about this.

“I just…”

He does not know what to say.

“I just wanted to…Uh, what did the old man say when you…told his future? I’m curious, y’know?”

He was pulling this one out of the ass, but something had to be said. Or else…

“He said ‘bullshit’. I did not care.” She coldly replied.

What is this even anyway?

“I see. I mean it was pretty brutal in some way, but you were honest. You had to.”

No shit Sherlock.

“Not the first time I received such a reaction.” She disappointingly retorted.

Why ask such a question?

“You are probably wonderi-“, he was interrupted.

“Anyway, I do not get the point in all these. I’m gonna go, you and I take care of each other ourselves.” She replies.

He’s committing a cardinal sin, wasting her time and all that. Whatever patience is left of her, if there is even anything of it left in the first place, is something she could not provide to him anymore. She doesn’t want to pay attention to him anymore.

“You too…” He answers back.

He watches her walk down the hall. Yet, he does not feel sadder by each moment that passes.

-

“Wait!” He shouts.

She stops. She shouldn’t though and he shouldn’t have the right to make her stop, but he did, somehow. She turns around to face him.

“I just read your first ever column in the newspaper!” He claims as he shouts once more.

But she knows better, she turns around walking as fast as she stopped.

“Why don’t you become an astronomer instead?” He asked...

…this was his 25th time asking her about it.

“It’s more hard work.” She calmly answers with no change in facial expression.

She remains unfazed.

“WAIT!” He shouts once again.

That kind of ‘magic’ seems to work once more, as his words made her stop, again.

What is it with him?

This time, she wanted to feed into her own irritation. After all, he has fell prey to that a lot of times now, why couldn’t she?

“What? WHAT?! What do you want, Scara?!”

This seem to catch him off guard.

“I-I don’t know…” He weakly replied.

He is at a loss, and she knows it too.

-

Silence filled the air once more as the ending seems to written in stone, but finally:

“I don’t know what I want, I do not know. I just want you to wait…just for a little while.” He finally admits.

They lock eyes for a moment: Him, looking with a pleading face. Her, staring with a stone face. However, she breaks her look first as she takes in the ridiculousness of the situation they’re in.

He walks toward her, facing her on the opposite wall she’s leaning on.

“Okay.” She replies.

“Alright.” He says in a thankful tone.

“I’m not a concept, Scara. I’m just a fucked up girl who’s looking for my own mind to be in peace. I’m not perfect.”

“But I can’t find anything that I don’t like about you.”

“But you will! You will eventually think of stuff. And once that happens, you’ll start believing in what I said, and I’ll have no choice but to believe you and make it feel valid because that’s what happens with me!”

…

…

…

“Okay.”

Scaramouche looks at her.

...

...

...

“Okay.”

Mona nods at him.

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...

He begins to laugh.

She begins to laugh.

They both laugh, crackling with reassurance, for their doomed future.