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youhideastar · 1 month

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WujiWatch: CQL Rewatch Episode 13

This is the first Xuanwu Cave episode, and you would think after writing five whole fics set entirely in that damn cave, plus at least two others that have scenes set there, I’d have no more to say about it… but you’d be wrong! 😂

Blowing smoke: Why does Wei Wuxian use that talisman to clear away the fog and reveal the cave on Muxi Mountain? It’s a puzzling decision, because by doing so, he’s helping Wen Chao and the Wen Sect overall, and also forcing Lan Wangji to walk farther on his broken leg. If he were doing it to show off, he’d look at Lan Wangji to see whether he’s impressed, but he doesn’t. You could say that he’s motivated by general altruism: he wants to kill the dangerous monster, like a good cultivator should. I think that may be part of it, but the false Xuanwu has been sealed in that pond, so it’s clearly not going on rampages or whatever. It’s not messing with anybody who’s not messing with it.

No, I think the major motivating factor is what happens right before he pulls out that talisman: Wen Chao orders the Wen soldiers and Wen Qing to go looking for the cave, and when Wen Qing returns to report that they couldn’t find it, Wang Lingjiao calls her “useless trash.” Wen Qing takes this abuse—from a person who is her inferior in every way—silently. And it’s at this moment that Wei Wuxian uses his genius to find the cave: not, I think, to save the common people from danger, but to spare his friend from further humiliation.

Where’s Wangji? I am intensely confused about where Lan Wangji’s guqin is during this whole arc. Clearly, if he had it, he would use it to help defeat the false Xuanwu—so he doesn’t have it. But then where is it? Did the Wens confiscate it? (But then how does he get it back later?) Did he stash it somewhere to keep it out of their hands? (But when did he have time for that? He’s taken prisoner immediately after attacking the Wen soldiers—with Wangji—at Cloud Recesses.) I have nothing on this one, folks.

JC Superstar: This is the episode where Jiang Cheng really gets to show his badassery, which I love. During the lengthy and very confusingly edited Wen-vs-hostages battle sequence, Jiang Cheng and Wen Zhuliu duel, and despite the aforementioned confusing editing, it’s clear that Jiang Cheng is able to hold his own against the Core-Melting Hand. He’s not winning, but he’s hanging in there. Hey, you know who else was able to hold her own, but not win, against Wen Zhuliu? The Violet Spider herself, Yu Ziyuan. The implication that Jiang Chang’s skills are at least in the same tier as his mom’s is super impressive, since the drama sets her up as a very powerful fighter. This is also the episode where Jiang Cheng sneaks into the water to find the cave exit with his mad swimming skills, then guides the other hostages to safety. With his martial skills on the one hand, and his Jiang daring on the other, Jiang Cheng in this episode combines the best of both of his parents. Too bad neither of them will ever give him credit for it.

#the untamed #meta #wujiwatch #cql

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rosethornewrites · 2 months

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T & G reading since 2/15

Finished

Teen:

Once Upon A Dream, by wordlessinsomniac (2nd in a series)

“Bad dreams can’t hurt you, A-Yuan,” he whispered, conscious of his sleeping husband behind him. “Do you know why?”

Lan Yuan shook his head, his hair brushing along Wei Wuxian’s collarbones.

“Because bad dreams aren’t real,” he explained. “If something isn’t real, it can’t get you.”

you can have the best of me, baby, by stiltonbasket (16 chapters)

Twelve hours after Jiang Cheng and the others escape from Mount Muxi, Wei Wuxian risks wading into the lake and discovers that the underwater passage to the stream in the maple wood has been blocked behind the tortoise’s body.

“It’s sleeping right beside the opening,” he whispers, when he and Lan Zhan are safe in a tunnel of rock too narrow for the Xuanwu’s neck and head. “Judging by the current in the water, that passage was the only way out.”

Trapped in the Xuanwu's cave with no means of escape, Lan Wangji suggests a surprising course of action to strengthen himself and Wei Wuxian for battle: dual cultivation.

The session proves successful, but despite their best efforts, Wei Wuxian's golden core yields unexpected consequences for them both.

Fact Check (出面辟谣, 以正视听), by dragongirlG

出面辟谣, 以正视听: to come forth and refute rumors so that the truth may be revealed

In an effort to preserve Wei Wuxian's reputation, Lan Wangji writes pointed reviews of shoddy cultivation tools which use the Yiling Laozu's name for marketing.

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Rumors, by WithBroomBefore

The Yiling Patriarch is dead, executed by the hand of the sect leader he turned upon. Everyone knows this to be true.

Wen Qing looks the still face over critically, leans down to fold the cold fingers more neatly together, rests the back of her hand briefly against the pale skin. Even with the mortal wound invisible under his robes, he lacks the flicker of life in his expression that would make him look only asleep; still, it is good to see him resting properly, for she cannot think of a night in the past months or even years that he slept through. And the silence of his unsmiling mouth gives her own poor ears some respite. Yes, death suits Wei Wuxian.

She tells him so when he comes clattering through the door, already peeling off the glamour of the face he must now wear in public, and he squawks predictably.

Young Madam Jin, by StarClearWaters (Readoutloud) (🔒)

“Jiejie, I thought he had killed you!”

“A-Cheng, what do you mean? A-Xian didn’t hurt me. I was protecting him. It was not his fault. It was my choice” A stupid ridiculous choice. She knows now just how she had been used.

A new found family, by MusicMe_tc (🔒)

Something happened to Lan Wangji and Lan Qiren has decided to keep it a secret so as to not bring any unnecessary attention to the problem nor cause any alarm that might stress him more that it should.

… At least, that was the plan until a certain rule-breaker decided to ask for Lan Wangji.

Or: the story of how Wei Wuxian accidentally becomes part of the Lan family by offering to take care of Lan Wangji.

Unfinished

Teen:

a-Qing's Guide to Destroying Your Enemies, by nerdzeword

Have you ever had that person who we hate with a passion, for no reason? (yet.) Or had that one lady who just will not stop bothering you? (leave.) Or that one guy who just won't take no for an answer? (ew.) Today, our resident former street rat and current con artist has put together some helpful tips to living your best life, free of assholes.

Shards of Hope, by Dreaming_Days

He had fought his entire life to make his way in the world. Made choices that turned his stomach just to survive. Built a life with blood and sweat and watched it crumble before him. And, in the end, utterly forsaken, Jin Guangyao died.

Then, 25 years earlier, Meng Yao woke up.

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I Have Arranged to Tie You to Me, by xxxMiaHikarixxx

Lan Wangji is bedridden after receiving the thirty-three strikes as his punishment. He has just been informed of Wei Ying's death. He is convinced he'll never see his beloved again and his soul mourns the loss of him. But something happens in the Jingshi that forces Lan Wangji back to the past, almost three years before Wei Ying visits Cloud Recesses. Lan Wangji is determined to change the past and make sure his beloved is safe and treated with the respect he deserves this time.

The Ghost Of Koi Tower, by stiltonbasket

When Jin Rusong is old enough to eat by himself, his mother teaches him how to test his dishes for poison.

“You must always carry a silver pin, or even more than one,” she tells him, showing him the long, sharp needle and putting it right down the middle of his rice bowl. “If you put it into your food, and it discolors, you must not eat it. Find someone safe as quick as you can, and try to eat from dishes that others have already been served from whenever it is possible.”

It’s an odd first lesson for a child to learn. But when you were almost poisoned to death when you were only a baby, knowing how to test your food might be the best first lesson after all.

Ten months after Nie Mingjue's death, Jin Rusong survives an assassination attempt intended for his father.

Lan Xichen, however, does not.

#the untamed #mo dao zu shi #mdzs #cql #chen qing ling #untamed fanfiction

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bakatenshii · 3 years

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hey angel👉🏽👈🏽 i was wondering if u had any fics/wips coming out ? this isn’t pressure to post or anything i was js curious if u had any upcoming works:) i love ur writing sm,,, also if you’ve already answered something like this im sorry😭

AHHHHH MY LOVE HEWWO!! Sowwy for da late reply, I’ve been bombarded by some irl shite that’s doing my head in and everything I’ve been tryna write have sounded terrible and forced and awkward and so I’m so sorry for the lack of content this past month. Thank u so so much for sticking with me!! It means so much honestly eeeee

I definitely have loads of wips that I need to complete! I’ve got all of my kinktober (shhh I know I’ve put 0 out), an old (way overdue) collab piece, and mayhaps some lil tings dabbling into other fandoms hehe

Please don’t apologize omg I’m actually so so flattered that you like my writing enough to be looking forward to new pieces ahhhhh genuinely such high praise! I love u thank u bb and I hope now that I’m sorting my life out I can start writing again ٩꒰ ˘ ³˘꒱۶~♡

psps here is a WIP tag I did that goes into more detail hehe

#urusai! baka #with that!!!! she is offish back from the dead #I am back in PST too hehe so will be posting in normal timezzzz #thankies for da ask this made me feel so warm n fuzzy #absolutely no pressure at all i promise #it just makes me so AHHH to know that u like my writing enough to want more!#and that ur thinking about it!!!#ive been in such a Rut™️ its been awful like #everything I wrote I’ve hated so muxy #much*** but this ask acc made me want to start writing again #(i say as if i took some Super Long Hiatus)#(obnoxious as per)#so thank u sm for this ahhh #lemme link my WIPs list hold on hehe #oh on a side note I might still hold up on answering thirsts just because I feel like I always wanna give yall my aalllll #and like I feel like answering rn might be halfassed #ill get back into the swing of writing then come back to them!!#BUT ill be clearing out my inbox little by little #so expect asks being answered sporadically hehe #KISS KISS THANK U THIS ASK MADE ME SO HAPPYYYY U HAVE NO IDEA

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maddalenafragnito · 2 years

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Feminist Night Scapes

March 8, International Women’s Day for Feminist Nightscapes, a live digital walk curated by Sophie Lgg, Claudia Lomoschitz and Elke Krasny with contributions from feminist thinkers, activists, educators, artists, architects writing from different parts of the world.

This year we are not celebrating, we are mourning. Starting at 9pm CET we gather online here https://akbild-ac-at.zoom.us/j/3837117023. International Women’s Day is more than a hundred years old. For more than a century women have been marching, gathering, and assembling that day to fight for conditions not yet there. When women were excluded from the right to vote, they marched for the vote. When women are being confronted with unfair labor conditions, they call for a global strike that day. This year, we are celebrating International Women’s Day under conditions of war, pandemic, and ecological ruination. There is not much to celebrate. But, all the more there are reasons to come together in feminist spirit, action, and politics and to find support in each other’s support and strength. In January 2022, we began to prepare this digital walk by reaching out to colleagues and friends asking them to share short texts on feminism and its relation to infrastructure and urban life. On March 8, their contributions will result in a composition of feminist voices on infrastructural inequity, and conditions of life and death in cities. A big feminist shout-out to all the contributors, Justine Bell in Copenhagen, Maddalena Fragnito and Zoe Romano in Milano, Angela Dimitrakaki, Edinburgh, Sylvia Sadzinski in Berlin, Lucy Delap in Cambridge, Nina Prader in Berlin, Lara Perry in Brighton, Natalia Avlona, Copenhagen, Helene Frichot in Melbourne, Tara McDowell in Melbourne, Marvi Mazhar in Karachi, Mara Sánchez Llorens and Sálvora Feliz Ricoy in Madrid, Matilde Igual in Valencia, Zaida Muxi in Barcelona, Mascha Fehse and Licia Soldavini in Berlin, and Kirsten Lloyd in Edinburg. The marginalized majority, most of them women, cannot move freely and safely at night. Until day and night are peaceful times for all, feminist struggles for infrastructural equity will continue.The digital walk Feminist Nightscapes is part of the "OPENING EVENTS: EINRICHTUNG UND GEGEBENHEIT. INFRASTRUKTUR ALS FORM UND HANDLUNG", an exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, curated by Sabeth Buchmann, Martin Beck, and Stephanie Damianitsch. Thank you for inviting us to contribute!

#8m #art #feminism #collectiveproject

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wolfenm · 3 years

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The past couple of months, at Sequential Tart ...

... I've had ...

ARTICLE:

~ Tart Notes: Butter — An Exploration: Three remixes, three Tarts: Olwyn tries to figure out the musical context that has led herself, Wolfen, and Suzette to favour three different versions of the same BTS song. (To be clear, I was INTERVIEWED for this -- I did not write it.) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3622

ARTICLE SERIES:

This Tart is an Untamed Fan:

~ “Part 21: Wangxian Under the Microscope: Part 16” (covers the fight against the Wens at the cave in Muxi Mountain, and the appearance of the monster) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3580

~ “Part 22: Wangxian Under the Microscope: Part 17” (covers the first half of WWX and LWJ’s experience alone in the cave of the Turtle of Slaughter) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3581

~ “Part 23: Wangxian Under the Microscope: Part 18” (covers the second half of WWX and LWJ’s experience alone in the cave of the Turtle of Slaughter, as well as WWX’s reunion with Jiang Cheng after that) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3583

~ "Part 24: Interlude: The Yungmeng Trio, Part 1" (covers WWX and JC returning to Lotus Pier after WWX was rescued from the cave of the Turtle of Slaughter, and the subsequent haranguing from Yu Ziyuan) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3590

~ "Part 25: Interlude: The Yungmeng Trio, Part 2" (covers WWX's attempt to console JC and guard Lotus Pier with him) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3592

~ "Part 26: Interlude: The Yungmeng Trio, Part 3" (covers Wang Lingjiao's arrival at Lotus Pier) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3594

~ "Part 27: Interlude: The Yungmeng Trio, Part 4" (covers what happens to Lotus Pier) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3603

~ "Part 28: Interlude: The Yungmeng Trio, Part 5" (covers WWX, JC, and Yanli running from Lotus Pier, only for JC to try to return, and WWX having to rescue him, with help from WN) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3604

REVIEWS:

~ My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Vol. 9 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12331

~ Maison Ikkoku Collector's Edition, Vol. 3 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12328

~ Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign Vol. 20 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12387

~ Boruto Vol. 11 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12361

~ Kaguya-Sama: Love is War Vol. 18 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12318

~ Dr. STONE Vol. 16 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12360

~ The Alienist: Angel of Darkness - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12338

~ Nuclear Power #2 (from @Fanbase Press) - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12339

~ Nuclear Power #3 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12374

~ The King's Beast Vol. 2 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12368

~ The Tomorrow War - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12397

~ Blue Flag Vol. 7 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12317

~ Blue Flag Vol. 8 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12391

~ Inuyasha, Set 4 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12385

~ The Promised Neverland Vol. 19 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12369

~ How Do We Relationship Vol. 3 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12398

~ A Cinderella Story: Starstruck - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12389

~ Urusei Yatsura - Viz Signature Edition Vol. 8 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12376

~ Urusei Yatsura - Viz Signature Edition Vol. 9 - http://www.sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=12401

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immedtech · 7 years

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Twitch's in-chat tipping program generated $6 million in 2016

In June 2016, Twitch introduced Cheering, a system that allows viewers to pay their favorite partnered streamers simply by typing an emote into the chat -- and it appears to have paid off. Participating streamers get one cent for every Bit pledged in their chat rooms, and last year, Twitch saw a total of 590 million Bits Cheered. That means these streamers took home $5.9 million in Bits alone throughout the second half of 2016.

Though Twitch hasn't come out and said the Bits economy was $5.9 million strong in 2016, we confirmed the math with a spokesperson.

This $5.9 million figure would only apply to official Twitch Partner streamers who participated in the Bits beta. Twitch hosts 2.2 million unique streamers, but just about 17,000 of those streamers are Partners. If the Bits money were distributed evenly among 17,000 Partners, they'd each get about $350 (but, of course, the world is never so neatly organized).

Luckily for the remaining 2.18 million Twitch streamers out there, Bits aren't the only way to make money on Amazon's live streaming site. Third-party services like Revlo, Muxy, TwitchAlerts and others allow viewers to donate to their favorite streamers, usually sending on-screen messages along with their money. Plus, fans are able to subscribe to their favorite streamers via Twitch for $5 a month.

Charity streams are also a large part of the Twitch ecosystem, and some have accepted Bits as donations since the program launched. Twitch streamers raised $25.3 million for charity in 2016 via Bits and traditional donations alike.

This Saturday come celebrate my birthday ALL DAY on @Twitch by donating bits for charity! 100% of proceeds go to the @TrevorProject!

— Dylan (8Bit) (@EightBitDylan) February 3, 2017

The Bits update comes from Twitch's interactive 2016 year-in-review slideshow. The presentation calls out Pokémon Go for hitting the top of the charts as a mobile game, and it says No Man's Sky had "one of the most impressive launches in Twitch history. Let's just leave it at that." Amazon Prime users subscribed to more than 1 million Twitch channels for free, as is their right, and the most-watched new game of 2016 was Overwatch.

"This one wasn't even close," Twitch writes. "Blizzard's lightning fast team shooter has been a fixture in the top ten since it launched."

Source: Twitch

- Repost from: engadget Post

#ITlive #engadget #Twitch's in-chat tipping program generated $6 million in 2016

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ledenews · 4 years

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Water Woes: A Look at Estimated Costs

Resolving the St. Clairsville water situation is going to result in increased water and sewer rates for city residents going forward. That much is a certainty. Repairs are needed. Changes must be made. Neither is free. Increases are coming. The important questions of how much that increase will be, which entity will ultimately supply the water, and which will own the city’s water system are still up in the air. Engineer Jeff Vaughn from Vaughn, Coast and Vaughn gave his detailed report to city council this week outlining the city’s options and giving estimated costs, both for repairs, and increases in water and sewer rates depending on what avenues were taken going forward. Estimates are just that, estimates. They aren’t set in stone nor are they contractual. But they do help paint a picture and give council a better shot at making the best, and most cost-effective decision for its citizens. “Jeff was charged with drafting a term paper at 2 a.m. that was due later that morning at 8 and he was able to do it,” St. Clairsville Mayor Kathryn Thalman lauded. “We can’t thank him enough. There are still variables. We don’t have it in writing that the county is going to charge us this much; we have estimations. That’s the best info we have at the moment.” Vaughn talked at length about the city relying on purchasing bulk water from Belmont County and what that will require to bring it to fruition. He also discussed both as similar option with Martins Ferry to purchase bulk water, along with the original tabled purchase agreement made by Aqua Ohio with the city. In terms of the Aqua Ohio portion, the ordinance previously voted on and tabled became null and void after it was revealed changes to it were now necessary following updated orders from the EPA. According to Thalman, Aqua Ohio has agreed to step back from its May 4 deadline to approve the original agreement because of the changes. More details about that will be given during a 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning press conference at council chambers.

What’s Needed for County Viability?

Vaughan went into additional detail on what the city needs to do to be able to switch to purchasing its full allotment of water off Belmont County by the Ohio EPA’s deadline. Again, that deadline was hoped to be five years. It’s been whittled to two. But first, backstory. In the 1960s, the city and county together installed two connections from the county’s water system to the city’s lines. The first was the East End connection, adjacent to U.S. 40 and Rehm Road. The West End connection is at the intersection of Willow Grove and Clark roads. Both were in service until 2005. That’s when the two entities combined on a joint project with Ohio Public Works Commission funding that allowed the county to pump directly to the city’s main transmission line through a booster at the water plant. Flash forward to today. The booster at the plant can account for around 320,000 gallons per day; a sizeable amount but far short of the between 500-600k gallons needed by the city. Capacity isn’t an issue here. It’s hydraulics. “The county water plant can pump around six million gallons per day,” Belmont County Commissioner J.P. Dutton said. “Currently, we’re doing around 3.2 million per day, so we could more than meet St. Clairsville’s needs. But right now, it’s an issue of hydraulics.” That booster station is going to need, well, a boost, until the county’s Ohio 9 pumping station and the new water treatment plant slated to be built along the Ohio River in Bellaire near Muxie’s Distributing, comes online. That means the East End booster will need reestablished to help offset what the current booster at the water plant lacks in pumping capacity. Vaughn estimated that cost at around $518,000. The debt service on that upgrade Vaughn noted would be less than 70 centers per customer. Once that’s done, he said the county can provide the full requirement of gallons for the city and, once the new plant and Ohio 9 booster are finished, then the East End booster can service as a backup and help with redundancy.

County Rates and Estimated Increases

Vaughn noted the county gave the figure of $4.36 per 1,000 gallons of bulk purchase price. Since the county system only supplies the bulk water, St. Clairsville would still be in charge of distribution, any repairs and wastewater treatment. The city, should it not sell to Aqua, would continue to set its own rates. Vaughn noted that a current ordinance calls for $22.98 for city water as the base rate for 2,000 gallons of usage. That would go up to 24.98 in 2021 and 26.98 in 2022. From that point, with bulk water now being purchase from the county, rates would increase at a less steep rate, first at four percent, then three and on down to two. He noted the average monthly consumption for city customers is 3,109 gallons. That amount of usage would see a bill rise of 34.57 in 2000 to $43 in 10 years with all the costs and debt service estimated in the increases. The sewer side would see similar changes as the city’s wastewater treatment plant needs repairs. Once again, using the average usage rate of 3,109 gallons, sewer rates would climb from $25.54 in 2020 to $35.51 in the same timespan as the water. Conversely, Vaughn estimated the Martins Ferry connection would have a greater up-front cost. The Ferry water system currently has a 12-inch line out near Colerain that it could run down through Barton and connect with St. Clairsville’s lines somewhere on N. Sugar Street. Vaughn noted this will require roughly 6.5 miles of new water line ran, along with a pump station. Martins Ferry Water Superintendent Bill Suto, however, noted in an earlier story on LedeNews that he found a shorter path that cut the amount of line needed to approximately five miles. Vaughn assumed that the project would cost $6.2 million and, based on a 30-year zero interest loan secured by Martins Ferry as the operating entity, would cost St. C. customers around $7.20 monthly in debt service for the duration of the loan. Vaughn also noted he believed that the bulk price per gallon through Ferry was slightly higher than the county. “It was worth to go through the analysis as Ferry was doing it best to be good neighbors and was looking to sell some of its excess water,” Vaughn said. “We wanted to indicate what that would be in terms of real numbers. But it’s not economical because Belmont County is already connected and there is less cost. The mayor agreed, though she didn’t rule out the city’s neighbors along the river as a secondary option. “Right now, the most viable option is the county one because the connections are there,” Thalman said. “If somehow Ferry can get some funding and is able to pipe it into our system, that would give us two sources and we are open to that.”

Could Those County Costs Increase?

County water customers are still adjusting to the pangs of higher rates. In 2018, the minimum bill for water was $13 with a rate of $4.93 per 1,000 gallons. That jumped to $20 in 2019 for the minimum and $5.71 per 1,000 gallons. That was done so the county could finally quality for the $72 million in loans and grants provided by the USDA Rural Development program, the largest such award in state history for the program. Prior to that, county customers enjoyed quote low rates for a lengthy period of time. But as problems persisted and debt was incurred with the county system, rates were never increased to match, so general fund money had to be allocated to cover the debt. Not a sustainable plan. No state or federal agency was angling to offer up any funding either. “Our rates were so low for so long, we would ask for grants or loans and the state or federal agency would tell us they can’t justify giving us assistance when we aren’t charging the customers enough,” Dutton said. “We couldn’t qualify, so we had to raise them considerably Doing so allowed us to qualify for these two packages. It was a difficult decision, but at the end of the day it allowed us to secure 72 million dollars total in loans and grants.” Sixty of that $72 million is a 2.3 percent interest loan that will go toward water projects throughout the county, including $20 million alone for the new water plant and a good portion for the Ohio 9 booster station. The remaining $12 million is a grant. An additional $12 million award was issued just prior for sewer upgrades, with $3 million of that total being in grant form. Dutton said the county’s rates are tied to inflation and will be looked at periodically. He added the county had to get to a spot where the USDA felt comfortable making that 40-year commitment and that rates needed to increase and stay where necessary to honor that commitment.

Belmont County has had preliminary talks with both the past and current administrations in Martins Ferry about connecting to its water system with the option to purchase. Price hasn't even been discussed yet. However, with the possibility of a particular water-hungry customer loomings a few miles south and what most valley residents hope is a few months and one big announcement away, excess water may be needed for sale in massive quantities.

Joining Forces?

As previously mentioned, the county can pump roughly six million gallons per day. Martins Ferry’s system has the capacity for 7.5 million with a few upgrades. The Purple City is only using and/or selling less than half of its pumping capacity. Combined that’s quite a lot of gallons potentially available for sale to say, perhaps a planned for large-usage customer that may set up somewhere near Dilles Bottom? Or it could be used for any potential major investments that could be coming to the St. Clair Commons section of the county seat. Dutton didn’t name specifics but did note the county has been in contact with Martins Ferry about water purchase. “We’ve had preliminary conversations with Martins Ferry, both with the prior mayor and the new administration,” Dutton said. “We think long-term, there is a lot of value working with other water systems in Belmont County. Our first priority right now is focusing on the USDA package and getting those projects going. At the same time, if there is some way we could team up, that would be a good thing.” Read the full article

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munv · 2 months

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𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗔 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞?

You never considered yourself the most outgoing type of person. You did what you had to do, pay the bills, wash your dishes, and go work near the little cafe two blocks away from your house. It was better this way, tranquil and soft. Your friends always thought it was a bit boring though.

I mean— who doesn’t want to embrace the more exciting things in life when you’re finally in your 20’s? Therefore they found it their job to spice up your humble little life!

So that’s why you were confused when you found yourself at a big ass house out of town surrounded by flashing neon lights, horny people grinding upon one another, and a guy trying to get your attention. Your “best friends” thought the only way to trick you into coming outside was empty promises of coffee and sweets.

It worked.

That’s how you ended up stuck to a wall near what you presumed to be a kitchen with this guy..what was his name again? Not that it matters, the only thing that stuck out was the fact he had really really pointy teeth. If you were supposed to fuck with this guy, he’d probably bite your tits off and you were keen on keeping yourself saved for someone who looked like they actually payed their rent.

“You know..if you give me your number this could really work out between us? I’m a handsome guy, you’re a pretty girl. We could make pretty babies.”

“Pardon?” Now that caught your attention.

“I said-” “nono I heard what you said I just-uh..”

What the hell was this guy talking about in the first place?

Before getting the chance to utter a word a man came in between you two, all the while pushing the thing bothering you out of the way. “Man what the hell?! I was talking to my girl!”

“Oh? She’s yours? Didn’t look that way with the uncomfortable look she was giving you.” By now you three must have attracted some attention and with the eyes boring into you, it made you painfully aware of the situation you were in.

"sweetheart? Is he bothering you?" he then turned to you.

Ah, he was probably trying to save you from this stick in the mud

you responded quickly with a small nod, and he took the hint "as you can see, you're bothering her" he gave a sly faux smile before extending his hand to the small of your back. That closed eye smile was fake as hell and holy shit you were a fool for now only realizing this guy was hot as hell.

"we'll be going now. If you don't mind?"

The man in front was significantly taller and you're sure those muscles weren't a joke at all. "r-right! whatever!" the guy sweated and speed walked the other way.

After a few minutes the crowd had finally cleared up, and the mysterious man had started to walk off. "wait..! where are you going?".Holding onto his sleeve to keep him in place you then quickly covered your mouth in surprise at what you had just said. Shit, did you sound desperate just now?

"hm? aren't you coming?" oh. You're really in for it now.

SUGURU geto . ATSUMU miya . Trafalgar D Water LAW . OLIVER aiku . Kamisato AYATO . Osamu DAZAI . SATORU gojo . SHIDOU ryusei . Michael KAISER

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𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗭𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗬

sae x reader bc it’s sae but jealous sae..I’m fighting writers block so bad right now

Fluff!

Sae was livid. I mean - who wouldn’t be? He was invited you to one of his matches, and even bought you VIP tickets. But some random bastard from the opposing team, that you just so happened to be acquainted with from long ago popped up and now he’s been ditched.

Who even is that guy? He looked like such a loser too..every single time that man got the ball in the middle of the match he’d either give the sloppiest pass to his teammates or miss the goal ENTIRELY. It was beyond embarrassing, but the fact he had to grit his teeth because of him is even more annoying.

You were having a blast weren’t you.

Giggling a bit you playfully smacked his shoulder, talking about how funny he was. The boy bashfully rubbed his nape and a red hue had decorated his face, along with a sheepish smile.

Oh god, if his teammates were able to see Sae Itoshi’s anger from miles away, their little so called “friend” would be able to see it too. The opposing teammates looked at each other in worry and whispered amongst themselves. “Yo..isn’t that Itoshi Sae..? Why does he look like he’s boutta murder asa..”

“Nah man I think that’s his girl he’s talking to..go tell him!” “No you!” “Why’d you think i would go over there?! He’s basically fuming bro”

“I’ll go tell him” another one piped in. Coming closer it was as if he could actively smell the older Itoshi’s wrath. “Oh, and who might you be?” Snapping out of his trance he looked over to where the feminine voice was.

You were breathtaking. No wonder Sae wanted to kill his teammate. You also seemed polite under all that too. “I’m uh- asa’s teammate ms. The coach asked for Asa and we should really be packing now”

Noticing how the younger male emphasized on “really” slowed you to raise a brow in suspicion. Completely oblivious to the danger that has already begun approaching the 3 of you.

“Right!” Deciding to ignore it you clasped your hands together, “I’ll see you another time, right asa?”

The male turned red once more in his remark but before he could speak up a harsh voice cut in.

“[y/n]”

Everyone turned to the owner of voice in question, only to be met with cold real eyes with a set of pretty eyelashes. “Sae! There you are…?” You noticed he wasn’t looking at you. Instead he was glaring at your ‘friend’. “Who are you?.” His glare intensified.

Sae wrapped his arm around your waist and pulled you in, resting his chin on your shoulder. The poor boy could only stutter in response, “w-well..I’m [l/n]-san’s friend and..-“

“The Better question is, what are you doing talking to my fiancé?”

A pregnant silence filled the field. Few stopped what they were doing to look at the scene in front of them. Others were too shocked to move.

“FIANCÉ?!”

Sae was on the couch staring at his phone, manspreading lazily and scrolling through the newest and hottest headlines of today.

“Sae! Are you even listening to me?” You had been scolding the man for quite the while now, only stopping to now notice he wasn’t listening from beside you.

He turned to meet your gaze as if you weren’t just scolding him, “what?” Only sighing. “Why did you do all of that either, didn’t you want to keep our relationship a secret?” Crossing your arms over your chest and staring at him with such a serious look only made him think you were cuter.

“I don’t like him.” He said it as if it was the simplest answer. “Who?” “That guy, the one you were talking to.”

You took a moment to think about it before a sly grin came onto your face, “were you..jealous?” You poked his cheek with your index finger in a repeatedly manner. “no. I just don’t like him”

Right now if Sae wasn’t turned away from you, he’d be giving the nastiest glare right now. He knew that, and he knew you knew that. You could just easily read him like that. Realizing he was only giving you short and quick witted responses you resorted to that last tactic in your “Book to Sae’s Weak Point’s” guide.

Yes, this is all in your head.

“Baby c’mon..you know I only love you right?” In a swift motion, you wrapped your arms around his neck bringing him down to face you once again. Snuggling into his neck you could feel him freeze above you before calming down. He knew that. He just wanted to hear you say it from your own lips.

It’s only very few times insecurities overtake Sae, and as his soon to be wife, it’s your job to quell those raging sea of negative thoughts.

“Hm..” he inhaled your scent from above you, it was the same shampoo he bought you for your last birthday. It wasn’t too long ago either that he restocked it for you.

You both stayed like this for a few moments before speaking again, “so..asa wanted to han-“

“Another word, and that guy won’t ever have to think about soccer again”

“but..”

“Shut up.”

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KAISER acts like your personal little bitch boy in private, and you’re sure about it when he intentionally pisses you off. He was in a interview with you. Considering how you’re a famous model worldwide and dating THE micheal Kaiser? It was bound to happen.

And he had the sheer nerve to say that he “wouldn’t mind any woman being with him”. You don’t even know what the question was. You didn’t have to. Because when you got home you showed him who he belonged to, sending him off to practice with hickeys and bite marks that are nearly impossible to hide.

KAISER is the type of guy to come home and whine to you about all the bullshit that happened today at practice while he lays his head in your lap. You were reading a book and you had to put it aside because he wouldn’t stop whining about how you NEEDED to give him attention.

KAISER let’s you re-dye his blue tips at the end of his hair because no one does it better than his lovingly girlfriend. So when he goes back onto the field his confidence is boosted more than usual.

KAISER who babies you when you’re upset on your period because you were burning yourself with the heating pad, so he became your personal heater. He takes immense pride in this role by the way.

And lastly, the Kaiser who would stay up late at night with you because you were feeling a bit bored and hungry, so you guys made a quick grocery store run at 5AM.

This was in your matching cat hoodies by the way.

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𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗬

𝗜𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼?

could you tell kaiser brain rot won? could you tell? could you tell?

September was just starting, but now looking back..you were already sick of it. Taking care of Sae was a journey in its own right, but your mother expecting a baby in possibly a few days? You needed some fresh air.

So that's exactly what you did.

At least..that is what you thought.

"Where are you going?" Sae's voice rang out through the living room. Staring at you with intent, trying to figure out what exactly was your game plan for today. Your Maine coon "Miko" was currently purring at your feet. She circled you in a way that made you feel caught. Which was scary in its own little way.

You shook a bit at the type of duo they both became, always seemingly to catch you in the act. "I'm going for a walk..I'll be back"

Sae gave you a stern glare in response "You said we'd play soccer this week" he stepped closer with each word before he was just inches in front of you. He looked up at you judgmentally. Miko let out a small 'meow' in agreement.

The sick little shit, you would have never picked her ass up from the street all those years ago if you knew she would pick sides. "I'm taking a walk Sae, and I said this week not today." You said stepping out of the circle Miko called home before putting on your shoes.

You ruffled his hair before opening the door, "I'll be back soon. Kay?"

"Hmph" Miko let out a dissatisfied mewl before trotting back on over to sae. "Alright love you!" You shut the door on him once again.. just like a particular chapter.

The small boy flushed before walking away from the door "Nee-San is so weird..isn't she miko?" The cat purred in content before making way to her corner of the house once again.

It was a random park, very random indeed. How you ended up in this neighborhood? Not even you have the answers to that question. You walked aimlessly, at truth. It was a little bit windy but nothing that couldn't be handled.

A few birds, a cat here and there, a small stall you picked up teriyaki from, nothing beats this type of routine. Which was the initial thought before your teriyaki was snatched out of your hands "HOLY-" The culprit? A soccer ball in all its glory. 'a soccer ball...just..took my teriyaki? am I finally reaching insanity?...oh my god, is this the world getting payback for not playing soccer with Sae?' what you failed to notice was that there was a voice calling out to you.

before you was a young boy, most likely around your age, with messy blonde hair almost completely spilled over his shoulders with a generous shade of blue to shade his eyes. He was only a little bit taller than you, but other than that he seemed worried at your downcast expression. If the boy didn't see what the soccer ball did to your teriyaki, he would have thought he hit your dog and killed it on the spot!

"Geht es dir gut? Oh Gott, habe ich dich irgendwo getroffen?!" at this rate he was shaking with despair and worry. Snapping out of your senses, you realized he wasn't exactly speaking Japanese, and by the time he finished spluttering, he probably had a self-realization he wasn't exactly speaking Japanese either. Now, you weren't any language on a star, but you were smart enough to know this kid was probably German or something.

But from the worry in his voice, you could at least pick up that he was probably asking if you were ok and a hint of extra sorry's in there. "uh.." you didn't have much to say, but being on your second life did have its benefits, for you studied a bit of french and german here and there. Though French was much easier you were grateful to have at least put a bit of effort into learning German. "Mir geht es gut, danke?"

The blonde boy looked surprised, which worried you by a hell tone. Did you say it right? oh shit, did you accidentally curse him out? he gave you a small smile before waving and picking up his soccer ball to run off to..wherever he was beforehand.

So, you lost your teriyaki, met a cute German boy, and almost got spiraled into the pearly white gates in the process by the same soccer ball that took your teriyaki; but..looking back that hit could have been a serious one, that kid had some serious potential to become a striker.

You've decided from the short encounter today that you've had about enough, and it's about time to start your mini trek home. Well, that was the old plan before you ended up looking at Google Maps. You weren't lost! no no, it was simply called..adapting to your new surroundings, you know. The little einsteins shit where they have a destination in mind but end up soaring somewhere weird. Maybe the magic school bus would explain this better, you know where you ended up where you wanted to go but got up in a small situation and lost. This was you we were talking about though! Not lost, just a little clueless.

You turned a corner and managed to spot the same little guy from earlier, you realized that you could've pulled out Google Translate but that would've been rude. So sucking in your ego, you approached the blonde boy and tapped his shoulder.

You weren't all too sure as to what he was doing, just holding the soccer ball and all but he seemed pretty lonely, and you were pretty clueless right now so it was a win-win situation. Not to assume he doesn't have friends or anything right?

He looked at you with surprise again, Jesus, it looked like he wanted to express himself so badly but just couldn't. I mean, if you were in Japan with little to no Japanese skills you don't think you would be able to speak German expecting almost anyone you meet to understand you.

quickly hoping to get this over with, you typed out something on your phone and showed it to him. Thank God your parents actually trusted younger you with a phone and an even bigger plus you knew how to use it properly this time. he looked back at the translation on your phone before looking back at you and nodding. He took it from and you carefully typed out a few responses, and to be frank with yourself, the boy you learned whos name is "Kaiser" suited him.

If only your Sae was this nice..you wouldn't have a stroke every now and then. he gave a small laugh to one of your snarky responses on google translate before finally leading you down a path, the more you two walked and talked (more like typed) the more fun it was.

something in the conversation went like "you have a little sibling?"

"yeah, i got another one on the way right now too."

"what's it like?"

"wouldn't you like to know?"

and some more that went into depth like

"it's ok to feel in the dumps yknow, but you should always carry some self-respect and discipline too"

"you sound a bit old, but..i'll think about it. thanks"

"i'll ignore the 'old' person comment and your welcome"

By the time you finished sharing your last laugh, you had arrived at your destination. Waving a small goodbye and a quick hug you made it inside your home with a small content sigh.

ITOSHI OMAKE "why."

Sae's face was adorned with a frown while staring at his mother, sometimes his eyes would stray down to the round belly she had, where his new sibling would soon come from. But that wasn't today's topic. His tone was demanding for someone of his age, and his father had to remind him sometimes of how he sounded, but he knew his son couldn't help it.

He was just naturally blunt he supposed.

He just needed to know why.

"sae, sweetheart..you're saying it as if your older sister isn't allowed to be happy?"

That's not what he was asking, and she knew that. He wanted to know the reason why you felt so off when he went to bother you earlier.

You weren't even gone for that long! Miko told him everything and those two have an inseparable bond, so he would know what she was saying, and she told him you met a male. Not a boy, whoever interacts with his nee-san is stripped of the same title as him. Therefore by default, he is above all those bone-picking fiends that have tried to come close to you so far.

With a huff he got up and marched his way upstairs with his cat companion, opening your door to little to no knocking whatsoever.

"who is it."

he questioned

you looked confused, of course, you'd be confused, whatever boy turned fiend it was, screwed up your perfectly healthy and beautiful brain that would help him with homework, and now you've taken a liking to it. He can't believe it! it was just a couple of days ago you rejected one of those things too!

Did they swarm you and infect you regardless by chance?

"Sae..what on God's infected earth are you talking about?"

"That's the exact problem. It's infected, and you've become one of them." he sighed.

what the fuck was he talking about?..

"miko, hold her down, we must bring her to her senses."

before you could react, a big white main coon had already jumped unto you and suffocated you in her fur as you wriggled for air. "WHAT THE HELL?"

Sae closed the door behind him as he approached your already struggling figure.

"don't worry nee-san..we'll fix you."

Your parents sat on the couch that day listening to screams and cries for the rest of the day.

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𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗬

The sun had started to set and the sounds of the bustling street that had once filled the atmosphere that early morning faded into the background. Night fell upon the small city and if one looked closely at a rooftop, there was a distant figure that almost blended into the darkness of that cold night.

"how pretty.." the figure uttered, sitting on the ledge of the building the harsh cold had caressed them along with the wind that seemed to play with their h/c strands of hair. For the first time in what seemed like forever those uncaring e/c eyes had sparkled with a hint of interest for once. It was sickening having to be alive from this perspective when thinking back on the life they led before this moment, a rush of bile was sure to come out.

badump

badump,

Just the image of falling down from this height was enough to leave rivers of adrenaline rushing throughout their veins. Why did they feel excited? They were about to commit suicide.

Certainly, there was no means to be this pumped, surely? They seemed no older than 20, so why was there a need to throw their life away? would they finally end up in the pits of hell as did the ones that came before in the same situation? No time to dwell on such thoughts. It was time.

The young individual gently stood up; eyes still not wavering from the view before them. A sickening sweet smile spread across that once gloomy face, and eyes that practically resembled newly polished Moissanite were the only features that stuck out. Spreading out their arms as if they were going for a hug, the figure leaned forward— as if they were embracing the stars, the last view that was presented was the moon and city lights shining down upon their body before closing their eyes for the very last time.

"finally..." you whispered, "i'm free."

That same night, a night where the moon and stars shined oh so brightly in greeting, a small baby was born.

'What the fuck?' you knew you were going to hell, at least that was the plan. Had the gods not heard your desperate cry and pleading to leave this wretched world? Then why in hell— no, just how in hell were you granted to open your eyes again?

Maybe this is some sick joke. Y'know when they say your life flashes before your eyes crap and then you go onto dreamland forever? Perhaps this was..was..- ah yes! it could've been that this is some little dream you had of a better life. You sighed in your mind in pure bliss, the gods really did hear you! yawning before stretching out your limbs you started to snooze off, 'whatever clouds they put me on, damn..this is comfy. I could get used to this...'

"she's beautiful.." the woman above you sniffled. Wait a fucking minute..woman? what woman, weren't you dead.. ??

"Ryu! Come look at her, she has your eyes!" hah? There's no way...

A pair of strong and rough hands picked you up with ease from the woman's embrace holding you up to eye level. Tears overwhelmed him and he started breaking down and hiccupping. "sh-" sniffle "SHES WONDERFUL DEAR!!" he bawled.

Handing you back over to your self-claimed "mother" she watched her husband cry his heart out at the sight of his new daughter. Your mother in response could only shed a few tears with the biggest smile ever.

Deadpanning at the couple you only had one thought, "Where the hell am I?"

It had briefly been about 5 years since you reincarnated, life was a bit hectic with your parents. They were wealthy people sure, but the couple acted like 'bafoons'. Your exact words to describe them at the tender age of 3 had broken their hearts, yet made them ecstatic at the thought that their young daughter could have been a genius.

Yes, it was a stretch to think that a small 3-year-old could criticize and understand every single word that had been spouted past their lips but who could blame you? The straight stupidity they showed and the time they didn't know how to properly change your diaper had been your last attempt at acting like a regular child. If you could, you would have changed the damn thing yourself, sighing at the memory you looked at yourself in the bathroom mirror.

short wavy h/c hair that would surely get longer and a pair of e/c eyes with noticeable long eyelashes. You were snapped out of your thoughts by a sudden call of your name, "[name]-chan! Are you done in there yet?" There you were reminded that you were basically in Kindergarten during the dismissal hiding from your overly doting parents.

You let out a sigh before making your way out to face your caretaker. She put out her hand for you to grab, and once your small hands intertwined with hers she began walking.

"you know, [name]-chan..the other kids said they really wanted to be friends with you! haven't you ever thought of making friends?" she questioned you, yet you only stared in response. You looked away from her and focused on walking before responding,

"boring.."

"hm?" she looked at you questioningly before asking you to elaborate. "They're all boring..nothing fun about a bunch of kids who just cry and play all day..". Now this was big talk for a small cute 5-year-old, but at heart, you were an 18-year-old who had a job and rent to pay. The woman's sweat dropped at your bland expression. Finally; you were at the gates of the small school. "just give it some thought, alright?"

"hmph"

After a few minutes of waiting you let go of her hand as a familiar figure came into view. Letting go of the caretaker's hand that you never bothered with, your small hands found a way to hold onto the straps of your small backpack. "Okaasan.You're here?" 'I thought she was supposed to be home..'

"Mrs. Itoshi! wonderful to see you." The caretaker lady smiled brightly at the sight of the woman. "I take it you're doing well?" "Anri! it's nice to see you as well!"

The two women conversed and with every minute that passed you inched closer to your mother. What had taken your attention was the round bump on her belly. You were reminded of the small baby that was growing in her stomach that would soon be your sibling. Not to say you didn't want one, but not to say you did either. The thought just never crossed your mind since you were a busy only child in your past life.

"n/n, what do you want for dinner dear?" soon you were met face to face with your mother. Were you so spaced out the fact that you were about to enter your house did not occur? 'what the hell..'

"i'll eat anything you make okaasan.." replying quietly, the woman basically beamed. "[NAME]-CHAN YOU'RE SO ADORABLE!!" she took you into her arms and spun you around emitting flowers.

"I-..I can't br-" "I HAVE SUCH A CUTE DAUGHTER!" "OKAASAN-" "YOU NEED TO GROW BIG AND STRONG ALRIGHT?"

"YOU'RE PREGNANT HOW ARE YOU SO STRONG?"

"I'LL MAKE SURE YOU GROW INTO A FINE YOUNG LADY-'

"I CAN'T BREATHE!!"

In other words..it feels as if you're the one taking care of your parents instead..Let's hope your litter brother doesn't end up this way too..

You let out a sigh. This is going to be a long life..

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𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗬

You take it back, this is beyond a long life. At this rate, you were on a one-man journey. To discipline your brother.

He was a damn brat. Wasn't he only 4 years old? Here was the deal. Every morning you woke up he was staring. He was just beside your bed and then he'd snort and stick his small tongue out at you before running off. Now, you didn't hate Sae per say, he was just acting like the most confusing piece of shit you have ever met. Not like you ever said that out loud of course.

That was when the real problem started..he'd start copying you. You hopped one time? he was hopping along with you. You're in the kitchen at 5 AM getting a small snack? The little devil was behind you getting one too ready to scare the living shit out of you. Did you call someone annoying Lukewarm? Suddenly he sent one of his classmates crying because he called them lukewarm too.

Complaining to your mother? Futile. She shrugged it off as Sae wanting to become like his older sister.

And finally..the icebreaker.. SOCCER. You weren't obsessed with the sport per say, let's just say you had a really knack of talent for it. It was a Sunday morning and lucky enough you were on a small break from school. For your last birthday you were given a Soccer ball amongst many of the other expensive gifts. So why not put it to use?

Bouncing the ball on your back foot before putting it high enough to land right on your head, you attempted to balance it. Sticking your tongue out, you were too focused on the small ball on your head to realize your younger brother was staring at you from inside the house.

His small teal eyes trained to the window beside him, eyes made way to your figure. You were his older sister but it's not like you both hated each other. It was more of an anti-social crisis, little Sae thought you were so cool nonetheless. Homework help? you had worked through the problem with him. Cooking? when your parents weren't home you'd make him breakfast and even iron his clothes out for school.

You acted like this almost as if it was practiced religiously throughout your life. Oblivious to the fact his dear sister was in fact, wiser and older than he initially thought. "Sae! aren't you going to finish your breakfast?" His mother asked. She noted that her youngest child always seemed to follow after you like a lost duckling. Chuckling at the thought she turned around to face him.

"Okaasan..what is she doing?" He pointed out of the window, but never turned to face his mother. Instead he was focused solely on you. "ah! [n/n] has been trying out soccer recently. Do you want to try Sae?" Immediately the younger Itoshi snapped his head towards his mother and nodded. "alright, but finish your breakfast first". With newfound diligence, he focused on the food on his plate.

"nee-san." A small but steady voice called out to you, breaking you effectively out of the trance. Along with the ball you stopped as well to only see your younger brother looking at you. "oh. Sae what are you doing out here? Did mom call me for something?" He looked at the ball before looking back at you, eyes rivaling one another he then spoke. "Let me play with you."

"huh?" You blinked out of surprise before letting his words sink in. He stared at you with expect eyes. ah. He was serious about this wasn't he? "alright." you relented before a psychotic grin decorated your face. Your eyes swirled with madness but still held a certain calm before the storm to them. "Only if you think you can keep up, Sae."

Little Sae felt scared yet excited for the very first time. Even if it was for the detached look his sister wore so be it, for once he felt like he needed to really try. And so, the match began.

How many goals has It been? 6? 17? He couldn't tell. Using his small stature, he slipped past you with the ball almost near the other end of the field. He was so close..he could win..!

"hm, what's this?."

Where did the ball go? Turning around he saw you running off with it in the distance. He didn't even see you come in and take it from him. Reeling your leg back in you took the shot with lidded eyes spiralling with madness. The ball flew from one side of the field to the net, once it collided you let out a breath you didn't know you were holding in. A dangerous aura surrounded you, and in that moment you stood alone in the field. Sae decided from that moment forward, he wanted to stand beside you proudly in that moment, no. He wanted to surpass you.

That, was his new resolve, his goal. And lastly, his EGO.

ITOSHI OMAKE

The woman sweatdropped at the two children in front of her. "Why are you both so..dirty?" You both looked like you came out of a gang fight to be precise. "it was onee-chan's fault." he pointed at you suddenly with urgency.

"WHAT??" "she made me work my butt off okaasan." "mom don't listen to this kid, he gave me a run for my money"

He stuck his tongue out at you, "nuh-uh" A tick mark appeared on the side of your head. "hah? whatdya mean "nuh-uh" You took his face and squished it together, making his lips look like a puckerfish. Stretching his cheeks out you both looked absolutely livid. Your mom let out a tired sigh before getting up from her chair and walking to her bedroom. "I'm gonna go call with your aunt, [name] make sure you and Sae take a bath" she called out

Not noticing she was gone you two still continued to bicker, "Now listen here BRAT" "I'm telling okaasan you called me that!" "you're the one who basically BEGGED to join me with your lukewarm soccer." "you're the lukewarm one picking on a 4-year-old, aren't you 9?" "Well aren't you smart"

"of course, I am dear lukewarm sister"

"Repeat that again and you're going to be making your own breakfast."

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