Even a weakling deserves worship, when you can call them the Darkling's victim
Abruptly, Zoya said, “I should have known Sergei couldn’t be trusted. He was always a weakling.” That seemed unfair, but I let it pass.
Ruin and Rising- Chapter 12
“Where is the shrine to my aunt? To Saint Harshaw? To Sergei or Marie or Fedyor? Who will worship them and light candles in their names?”
King of Scars- Chapter 14
Zoya's the first one to denounce Sergei for his PTSD-induced betrayal. She was all too eager to insult him (and humiliate his girlfriend), when he tried to keep Little Palace running, idle herself. But now that she needs a longer list of the Darkling's victims to become enraged about, he's suddenly important to her?!
“Then we will petition the King. The Corporalki are the highest-ranking Grisha and should lead the Second Army.”
“According to you, bloodletter.”
As soon as I heard that silky voice, I knew who it belonged to, but my heart still lurched when I caught sight of her raven’s wing hair. Zoya stepped through the crowd of Etherealki ...
Siege and Storm- Chapter 13
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(6/6) Kotobuki Reiji's Private Story [Utapri Live Emotion]
Ch 1: (unlocked if you reached intimacy lvl 6 with Reiji)
-TV Station's Hallway-
Reiji: Kouhai-chan! Talk about a coincidence, did you have work on this location too?
Haruka: Kotobuki-senpai! Thank you for your hard work. I've just finished with my work and decided to go home just now.
Reiji: Really? I'm also done with my work. Somehow it kinda feels like fate, don't you think~♪
Reiji: That's right, if you're free right now can I take a little bit of your time? Onii-san will take you to a very good place☆
-VIP Room-
Haruka: Um…Kotobuki-senpai, why are we here…?
Reiji: Why you ask, because we came here to eat aren't we. Remember the upcoming CM that I was supposed to take a part of, you're the one in charge of the music, right?
Reiji: So basically this is my way of thanks in advance☆ Once again thank you for accepting the request even though it was on such a short notice.
Haruka: …Don't tell me the job that I take this time was thanks to Kotobuki-senpai's recommendation?
Reiji: Correct~! Actually the composer that was originally chosen by the client suddenly cancelled y'know.
Reiji: So one of the staff asked me whether I know any other good composer for the replacement.
Reiji: The answer is obviously yes 'cuz there's only one person that came to mind☆ The songs that you made always resonate within my heart, so I'm sure it'll turn out good.
Reiji: In conclusion, this meal is my way of showing my gratitude. I'd be happy if you could accept it without any hesitation.
Haruka: So that's how it is… Thank you very much.
Haruka: (Although I'm still a little bit hesitant, hearing that made me happy. But is it okay for me to receive all of this…?)
Reiji: Your shoulders are all stiff, relax won't you. You don't have to be so on guard 'cuz there's only you and I in this room.
Ch 2: (unlocked if you reached intimacy lvl 11 with Reiji)
-VIP Room-
Reiji: It's time to dig in~ …Mm, that's delicious! I've ordered a lot so you can choose which one you like Kouhai-chan.
Haruka: Oh, thank you. Um… either one looks delicious I'm troubled to which one to to eat…
Reiji: Well then how about this pincho? It's cute and easy to eat right. Here, let me feed you, say ah~☆
(choices)
<I can eat it by myself…!>
Haruka: It's okay, I can eat it by myself…! *noms* *chews*
Reiji: Fufu, your cheeks looks like a squirrel. Seeing you eating like that made me want to try it too.
Reiji: Well then let's take one. …Mm, it's delicious. This one is pretty good too.
<It's embarrassing>
Haruka: I-It's embarrassing, so I'm going to eat it by myself. *noms* …Mmm, it's really delicious!
Reiji: A~aa, I've been rejected. Rei-chan is sad~
Reiji: …Just kidding, Rei-chan is hardly one to give up, so I'm just going to look out for the next opportunity☆ Here, eat the other one too.
(back to story)
Haruka: Well then, thanks for the food. …Mm, this one is also tasty!
Reiji: I'm really glad that I called you out earlier today. I've been wanting to have a nice chat with you just the two of us like this.
Reiji: I'm even more fired up than usual for this upcoming CM. I mean the one who write the song will be you after all.
Reiji: Not to mention there's also a location shooting in UK too♪ It's my favorite country you see, so I've been looking forward for it ever since.
Haruka: I'm sure it'll turn out into a fun shoot. Though speaking about UK, the thing that immediately came to my mind first is…probably British Rock.
Reiji: Oh, I also like that one too. Other than rock, I also have CDs with various genres, such as country or jazz music.
Haruka: Really!? Um, if you don't mind may I borrow it sometime? I'd like to use it as a reference while I'm writing songs.
Reiji: Oh, it's perfectly okay~ I'll bring it over next time and hand it to you☆ You can go ahead and use them as references!
Reiji: …As I thought, Kouhai-chan really do love music huh.
Ch 3: (unlocked if you reached intimacy lvl 21 with Reiji)
-VIP Room-
Reiji: To think you were so hesitant just a while ago during mealtime, but now you became much more assertive once you're in work mode.
Haruka: I-I'm so sorry, I got way too excited.
Reiji: It's perfectly OK☆ Being able to honestly express that you like what you like is a wonderful thing.
Reiji: I'm sure there was once a time when I was as pure as you are~ I wonder just where exactly did I lose it?
Haruka: That's not true. Kotobuki-senpai looked so much bright and happy when he was talking about U.K earlier, and I think it's so wonderfull!
Reiji: Eh, really? To think that you complimented me, I'm getting embarrassed~☆
Reiji: I have always been attracted to UK's culture and fashion you see.
Reiji: So I always tends to choose a Union Jack pattern for my belongings. Look, just like this keychain.
Haruka: Wow, it looks great…! Looks like you'll be able to buy more new things on your next job location.
Reiji: That's right, I'd love to see a lot of things but… Unfortunately I don't think I'll have much time for shopping this time.
Reiji: If you want to properly enjoy the charms of UK, as I thought you should just go there by yourself on a private trip.
Reiji: There's also lot of places that I want to explore on my own pace too. Shall we go there together and have fun just the two of us?
Haruka: Eh…!?
Reiji: Whoa wait a minute, you look way too surprised! I'm just kidding. Right now I have to do my best on the CM job☆
Reiji: Thanks for today, I had a lot of fun thanks to you. Let's go out for a meal again together!
Ch 4: (unlocked if you reached intimacy lvl 31 with Reiji)
-Radio Station-
Reiji: Good morning~! Wait, Kouhai-chan!? What are you doing here today?
Haruka: Good morning! Actually one of the people that I had a meeting with today was actually a staff member from this radio station.
Haruka: When I was talking about Kotobuki-senpai, they invited me out to come here to take a look.
Reiji: Hmm~? You bad girl, to think that you were trying to make a rumour and gossiping about me right behind my back.
Haruka: A rumour, that's not it! It's just that…
Reiji: Oh no~, is it something that you can't talk to me? Is it about how unremarkable I am despite my long career in the entertainment industry or the fact that I'm loud…?
Haruka: Eh, I never thought of that before! What we were talking about was…
(choices)
<About how amazing Senpai is!>
Haruka: I got so passionate talking about how amazing Senpai is!
Reiji: Heh~ So that's how it is. Rei-chan's impressed!
Reiji: To think you can be that passionate when talking about me, can you tell me what part of me that's amazing in your eyes?
<All of them are all compliments>
Haruka: They were all nothing but compliments. As soon as we talked about it I can't seem to stop.
Reiji: That much? Now I'm suddenly curious about the contents of it~
Reiji: Please tell me, Kouhai-chan. Just how do I look like in your eyes?
(back to story)
Haruka: That's… it's embarrassing to talk about it right in front of the person himself.
Reiji: Eh, don't be cold like that☆ Come on, it'll be easier if we just talk it out quickly, right~?
Interviewer: Everyone, we're going to start the recording meeting now. Please gather round!
Reiji: What a shame, looks like it's time over. …Oh well, let's do our best for today, shall we.
Reiji: I'm going to work hard even more so that I could get more compliments from you♪ Speaking is one of my forte after all, look forward to it okay!
Ch 5: (unlocked if you reached intimacy lvl 41 with Reiji)
-Radio Station-
Reiji: Dear listeners, hustle muscle~! I'll be your main radio host for today, Kotobuki Reiji☆
Haruka: (The recording has started…! What kind of show will it turn out to be)
Reiji: We've received a lot of letters asking for life advice this time. Starting from our very first letter with radio name, "Mijuku Tamago"-san.
Reiji: "I want to invite my crush to go out, but I'm afraid to get rejected. If it's Rei-chan, then what would you do in my place?"
Haruka: (Looks like everyone have a lot of worries. What would Kotobuki-senpai reply…)
Reiji: Yeah, I get you~ Love is something that tends to make us look like a scaredy cat.
Reiji: I'd probably going to make a lot of excuses so that I wouldn't get rejected. Like inviting them in regarding of works, or maybe as a thanks or something☆
Reiji: Having a tactics in love is a must. It's okay to cheat just a little, right? I hope your feelings will reach them someday!
Reiji: Now, on to the next person~! With radio name, "Rei-chan Love Girl"-san.
Reiji: Thank you, My girl! *kiss* Now on to your worries~ …Hmm.
Reiji: "My head is so full of Rei-chan that I can't seem to concentrate on anything. I even keep making a mistake during my job. What do you think I should do?"
Reiji: I'm happy to hear that you're always thinking of me 24/7. But making a mistake during work is painful, isn't it.
Reiji: I also don't want to make you suffering. To me, as long as my fans stay smiling is already one of my happiness.
Reiji: Even if you don't force yourself to try to remember me, I will always be in your heart. And that's why please treasure yourself more dearly.
Reiji: Now then, who's next~?
Ch 6: (unlocked if you reached intimacy lvl 51 with Reiji)
-Radio Station-
Reiji: Dear listeners, did you have a good time? That'll be it for today. See you again☆
Reiji: …Thank you very much! I'll be in your care for the next time as well!
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Haruka: Kotobuki-senpai, thank you for all of your hard work. The recording really went successfully…!
Reiji: Thanks, Kouhai-chan! Looks like you enjoyed it too.
Haruka: Yes! I was especially touched during your response to all of the letters asking for life advice.
Haruka: It's as if you shared the pain as well with the senders, and how you give so much comforting words to them…
Haruka: Now I really understand why you were loved so much by your fans, Kotobuki-senpai.
Reiji: Understand why I was loved, huh. Then, Kouhai-chan…have you fallen for me now?
Haruka: Yes, I really and helplessly fallen in love with Kotobuki-senpai's speaking ability!
Reiji: Whoa—! As expected, Kouhai-chan is so blinding~! But, thanks for the compliment☆
Reiji: Since you can't use facial expression or movement during radio, you need the ability to convey your feelings and thoughts through words.
Reiji: That's why I always try to be more aware of the listener's presence and speak as if they're right next to me.
Reiji: And because you were here today, somehow I felt much more closer to all of my fans. Thank you.
Haruka: Likewise. I also managed to see a new side of Kotobuki-senpai for today, and that really made my day.
Reiji: If it's like that, then you're welcome to come and check me out on my job again. I'm going to show you a lot of my different sides.
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Echoes of Darklina
Six of Crows- Chapter 18
Kaz's chapter became more interesting than expected.
“Why would you care what I think?”
He looked genuinely baffled. “I don’t know,” he said. “But I do.”
And then he kissed me.
It happened so suddenly that I barely had time to react. One moment, I was staring into his slate-colored eyes, and the next, his lips were pressed to mine. I felt that familiar sense of surety melt through me as my body sang with sudden heat and my heart jumped into a skittery dance. Then, just as suddenly, he stepped back. He looked as surprised as I felt.
“I didn’t mean … ,” he said.
Shadow and Bone- Chapter 13
“... The people curse my name and pray for you, but you’re the one who was ready to abandon them. I’m the one who will give them power over their enemies. I’m the one who will free them from the tyranny of the King.”
...
I gave a single shake of my head.
He slumped back in his chair. “Fine,” he said with a weary shrug. “Make me your villain.”
Shadow and Bone- Chapter 21
... The moment his lips met mine, the connection between us opened and I felt his power flood through me. I could feel how much he wanted me—but behind that desire, I could feel something else, something that felt like anger.
I drew back, startled. “You don’t want to be doing this.”
“This is the only thing I want to be doing,” he growled, and I could hear the bitterness and desire all tangled up in his voice.
“And you hate that,” I said with a sudden flash of comprehension.
He sighed and leaned against me, brushing my hair back from my neck. “Maybe I do,” he murmured, his lips grazing my ear, my throat, my collarbone.
I shivered, letting my head fall back, but I had to ask. “Why?”
“Why?” he repeated, his lips still brushing over my skin, his fingers sliding over the ribbons at my neckline. “Alina, do you know what Ivan told me before we took the stage? Tonight, we received word that my men have spotted Morozova’s herd. The key to the Shadow Fold is finally within our grasp, and right now, I should be in the war room, hearing their report. I should be planning our trip north. But I’m not, am I?”
Shadow and Bone- Chapter 14
Why did you go to Alina? Yuri buzzed away. Why seek her out? To reclaim his power, of course. The universe wanted to humble him, to force him to appeal to a pair of pathetic orphans like a beggar on his knees.
Why did you go to her?
Because with her he was human again.
Rule of Wolves- Chapter 21
“I want you to know my name,” he said. “The name I was given, not the title I took for myself. Will you have it, Alina?”
...
“Yes,” I breathed.
After a long moment, he said, “Aleksander.”
A little laugh escaped me. He arched a brow, a smile tugging at his lips.
“What?”
“It’s just so … common.” Such an ordinary name, held by kings and peasants alike. I’d known two Aleksanders at Keramzin alone, three in the First Army. One of them had died on the Fold.
His smile deepened and he cocked his head to the side. It almost hurt to see him this way. “Will you say it?” he asked.
I hesitated, feeling danger crowd in on me.
“Aleksander,” I whispered.
His grin faded, and his gray eyes seemed to flicker.
“Again,” he said.
“Aleksander.”
Ruin and Rising- Chapter 9
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