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chaztalk · 2 months

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Rinkai!

Studio: TMS Entertainment (Fruits Basket)

Summary: Izumi Itō is a high school girl who loves cycling. After witnessing a race in which the best female bicycle racers compete against each other, Izumi vows to become a bicycle racer with her friends.

A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics (Henjin no Salad Bowl)

Studio: Synergy SP (Major), Studio Comet (Initial D)

Summary: While trailing someone, the poor detective Sousuke Kaburagi runs into Sara, an imperial princess from another world who uses black magic. Sousuke and Sara gradually begin living together, but in the blink of an eye, Sara becomes accustomed to modern-day Japan...

Girls Band Cry

Studio: Toei Animation (One Piece)

Summary: The main character drops out of high school in her second year, and aims at entering a university while working alone in Tokyo. A girl is betrayed by her friends and doesn't know what to do. Another girl is abandoned by her parents, and tries to survive in the city by doing part-time jobs. This world lets us down all the time. Nothing goes as planned. But we want something that we can continue to like. We believe there's a place where we belong. That's why we sing.

Unnamed Memory

Studio: ENGI

Summary: Witches—the centuries-old mages that command power immense enough to bring catastrophe. Oscar, the crown prince of the powerful kingdom of Farsas, was cursed as a young boy to never sire an heir. Hoping to break the magic, he seeks out Tinasha, the strongest witch on the continent. To meet her, he climbs her tower, as she is said to grant the wish of any who successfully do so. Yet, when he arrives at the top…he requests that Tinasha become his bride!

Viral Hit

Studio: Okuruto Noboru (Tomodachi Game)

Summary: Scrawny high school student Hobin Yoo is probably the last guy you’d expect to star in a NewTube channel that revolves around fighting. But after following some advice from a mysterious NewTube channel, Hobin is soon knocking out guys stronger than him and raking in more money than he could have ever dreamed of. Can Hobin keep this up, or will he eventually meet his match?

Mission: Yozakura Family

Studio: SILVER LINK. (Non Non Biyori)

Summary: Taiyo Asano is a super shy high school student and the only person he can talk to is his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura. It turns out that Mutsumi is the daughter of the ultimate spy family. Even worse, Mutsumi is being harassed by her overprotective, nightmare of a brother, Kyoichiro. Taiyo will have to take drastic steps to save Mutsumi.

Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night

Studio: Doga Kobo (Oshi no Ko)

Summary: The young artist Yoru Kurage has been on hiatus ever since a certain incident. In reality, her name is Mahiru Kōzuki. She became traumatized by the pressure of being "special" and instead decided to live a normal, standard high school life. However, things change when she meets former idol Kano Yamanōchi.

A Crow Doesn't Choose Its Master (Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai)

Studio: Pierrot (Bleach)

Summary: Yukiya is the lackluster second son of a regional boss in the North House territory. His younger brother has overtaken him in academics. He is no good at sword battle, either. Not that this ever bothers him. So it comes as a shock when this boy, who claims to have no ambition whatsoever, is the one chosen to attend the Imperial Prince in Court--. What awaits Yukiya and his new master is intrigue, murder, a mysterious drug, and invasion from an unexpected enemy. Can they save the world of Yatagarasu (three-legged crows of Japanese myth)?

Mysteries, Maidens, And Mysterious Disappearances

Studio: Zero-G (Grand Blue)

Summary: A mysterious incident that occurs in a row in a city. The challenge to this monster is... With a writer's aspiration, Sumireko, who is a plain girl and has a lot of sexual appeal and body. Although it looks like a boy, it is a bookstore clerk from Adashino who is full of mystery.

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maomao9jinshi · 8 days

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Karasu wa Aruji wo erabanai - ep 6 Preview

Really excited to see the kin'u finally attend to the Cherry Blossom Palace and meet his brides cand Idates. I wonder who's kimono l he is going to choose?!

#yatagarasu #yatagarasu series #abe chisato #karasu wa aruji wo erabanai #the raven does not choose its master #karasu ni hitoe wa niawanai #a raven for all seasons #spring 2024 anime

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quetzalpapalotl · 1 month

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Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai is looking like my favorite anime of the season. Mythology mixed with court drama involving many factions. There is a plot of women having to compete for the prince's hand in marriage, but this isn't a romance. We have our main girl who is sweet and naive but we are given perspective on the other candidates who look multi-faceted and I'm really liking them. Ep 3 preview's seems to imply that we're really going to explore how this whole system is unfair to them. The main character is actually this kid who is sent to be the prince's attendant that it's very easy to like he's spunky and very cunning and has issues. The Prince is mysterious (not in a dreamy way, in a what's wrong with him way) and has everyone against him.

There's a lot going on it seems, but it's reasonably paced and it's been given 20 episodes thank god. It's based on an ongoing novel series, but hopefully the anime can end in a satisfying point.

Also shoutout to the character design, everyone truly has a unique face.

So that's my rec for this season.

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sweetiebriar · 2 years

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The answer to why my game's so slow sometimes… Damn Jiji! 😮‍💨

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genshinarchives · 3 years

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THE SAME TSUKUMOGAMI CHILD READER BUT SHE BROKE BECAUSE SHE PUSHED HERSELF TOO HARD/SHE PROTECTED KAZUHA, THOMA AND GOROU LET'S GO BREAK SOME HEARTSSSSS

Kaedehara Kazuha, Thoma, Gorou / child female reader.

Synopsis: He made a mistake. Because of that mistake, you broke.

Warnings: Angst, violence.

— ( In Japanese folklore, tsukumogami are tools that have acquired a kami or spirit, and are also considered a type of youkai. Here, the reader is a weapon tsukumogami that has manifested in the form of a human child, and has gained the power to fight on her own and to wield herself. )

Read this first so this post will hurt more

#KAEDEHARA KAZUHA

Kazuha should have never, ever left her alone.

That was the biggest mistake he made in his life.

The moment he heard swords clashing, he dropped the yukata he had bought for (y/n) to wear to the summer festival being held today and quickly ran towards the spot where he left her in. She had insisted that she could take care of herself and he trusted her, he really did - but he couldn’t stop the feeling of dread that pooled inside his stomach when he heard the sounds of battle in the distance.

She was struggling, she was getting hurt, and he wasn’t there to protect her. Kazuha went as fast as the winds could carry his feet, but by the time he arrived she was lying on the ground with the blade of her ootachi snapped in two. His pupils dilated.

He felt nothing but pure rage.

“YOU BASTARDS!” Kazuha yelled, drawing his sword. With a single, powerful slash, maple leaves surrounded the kairagi, colouring the area red. He panted as his hands shook from the anger that was left inside his body.

“Aruji-sama...”

His head snapped in her direction when she weakly called for him, and he rushed over to her side to hold her small body in his arms. His tears just kept flowing out no matter much he wanted them to stop.

“(Y/n)-chan, I’m so sorry I was late,” he whispered, cradling her head against his chest, “Gomenasai... Gomenasai...”

(Y/n) blinked slowly, her lips curving up into a minuscule smile.

“As a weapon, rather than burning inside a storehouse... falling in battle is a far better end...” she quietly said, “Because of that fire... I lost my memories...” She could feel her consciousness gradually slipping away as the magic that maintained her physical form in the mortal realm started to fade. “At least this way... whatever is left of my memories... ends with you...”

Kazuha stifled a sob and tightened his arms around her, as if that would stop her from disappearing. “P-please don’t say that. You’ll be alright, I promise. We’ll fix your sword, a-and then we’ll attend that festival you’ve always wanted to go to with Tomo.”

His sadness seeped into her spirit, and it caused tears to gather in her eyes as well. "Ah... Aruji-sama... I didn't want to... make you sad, but..." Before she could finish her sentence, her body shattered like glass in his arms, leaving her kimono behind.

Kazuha breathed heavily as his eyes burned with grief. "No... Please don’t leave me alone..." Digging his fingers into the fabric of her kimono, he then buried his face in it and cried loudly.

He lost her just like that. The moment her sword broke, so did the promise he made to Tomo.

In the end, Kazuha couldn’t protect anyone.

#THOMA

Thoma raised his head when the doushin escorting him to Tenshukaku were knocked to the ground by an unknown force. The sounds of a blade cutting through flesh were followed by their screams of agony that were quickly cut short as a tantou sliced their throats. It all happened so quickly, and a familiar voice then rang in Thoma’s ears.

“I’ll pierce you till the hilt!”

The surviving doushin that attempted to crawl away wasn’t so fortunate as (y/n) plunged her tantou deep into his back and severed his spinal cord, causing him to yell in pain.

“(Y/n)...” Thoma stammered, shocked by her ruthlessness in battle. He didn't realise that she had cut the ropes that were binding his wrists together until she tugged his hand.

“Thoma-niisan, let’s go. Reinforcements are coming, so we should run before they catch us,” she told him. Still in a daze, he nodded and allowed her to drag him behind her.

“I... never knew that side of you existed...”

“Me neither, since I was never raised on the battlefield unlike the other swords of the Kamisato House. Lord Ayato treasured me and kept me by his side at all times, so I didn’t know what the outside world was like. But being with you taught me a lot of things, and I feel more useful,” (y/n) said, smiling at him over her shoulder, “I’m no longer a sword meant to be carried around for protection anymore. I’ll use my sword and this human body to preserve your life.”

She suddenly looked up and her eyes widened. Before Thoma could ask her what’s wrong, she swiftly pulled him behind her and blocked a doushin’s ootachi with the blade of her tantou.

“Thoma-niisan, run! I’ll buy you time!” she exclaimed, gritting her teeth. She was determined to protect Thoma no matter what.

However, he had no time to react as he soon heard the alarming sound of a blade snapping. (Y/n) gasped loudly, and he grabbed her falling body without a second thought before fleeing the area. When he found a secluded cave by the beach, he quickly hid inside and laid her across his thighs as he sat down with his legs crossed.

The blood on her face didn’t suit her at all.

He cupped her cheek, shakily wiping the blood splatters off with his thumb. The little tsukumogami sobbed as she clutched her broken tantou, and the sight broke his heart. Although she was a sword tsukumogami meant to be used for battle, all he saw was a scared child.

“I don't want to disappear! I'm scared... Save me, Thoma-niisan...!” she cried. He wanted to say something, but he couldn’t find his voice. He responded to her desperate pleas with silence as he brought her against his chest, and rocked her back and forth with a hand gently patting her back.

Her death was inevitable, so there was no point in lying to her about it.

"What's this... My face feels warm for some reason... Thoma-niisan... are you there for me...?" she asked softly.

“Yes,” he whispered, feeling her body go limp in his arms. A tear escaped his eye and he sniffled. “Thoma-niisan is always here for you.”

#GOROU

The hitsukeban’s uchigatana sliced through the pole of her yari and subsequently slashed her chest, shocking her. As (y/n) collapsed on the ground, her brain struggled to process the fact that she broke.

“Me... of all people... broke...?” she whispered, staring at the two broken pieces of her weapon in her hands. No, only the pole of her yari broke. The blade is still intact so she- She froze when she suddenly heard her spearhead crack.

“(Y/n)!” Teppei exclaimed. With a yell, he charged at the hitsukeban and skewered him with his spear. As the nobushi dropped dead, Teppei quickly lifted her into his arms and rushed back to the base with the rest of his squad members.

Gorou returned from Yashiori Island to report to Kokomi just in time to see a frantic Teppei running towards him whilst carrying an unconscious tsukumogami. His eyes widened, and he wasted no time in asking Teppei what happened as she was transferred to his arms. Her gash looked absolutely terrible, and Gorou wondered who the hell would dare to hurt (y/n) like this.

"W-we were clearing out the rounin in the surrounding area, and she tagged along to help us. A hitsukeban then broke her weapon and cut her," he explained, making Gorou furious.

"You brought her with you without my explicit permission? And you didn't even try to convince her to stay?" he exclaimed angrily, causing Teppei to shrink back in fear. When (y/n) stirred, Gorou walked away from Teppei to find a quieter place to settle in. As he sat on the ground, she slowly opened her eyes.

"Don't worry about me, taichou... Weapons breaking in battle is natural..." she told him. He clenched his jaw.

"How many times do I have to tell you that possessing a human body makes you more than just a weapon?" he asked.

“I’m sorry,” she quietly replied, “You know... I was so happy when you accepted me. The Kaedehara Clan rejected me many years ago... I was masterless, so I didn't exist... Until I met you."

He was struggling to suppress his cries and it didn’t go unnoticed by her. His teal blue eyes were glossing over with unshed tears, and he was biting his bottom lip as he released trembling breaths through his nose.

"Well, death will befall us all one day... Please, do not let it bother you..." she murmured. He suddenly pulled her into a tight hug, the tip of his nose burying itself in her hair.

“I’m sorry,” he finally said, “I’m sorry for the times I got angry and yelled at you. I promise I won’t do it again, so please... Don’t close your eyes.”

At this moment, Gorou saw (y/n) as a child - a helpless child who was dying in his arms.

Before he knew what was happening, her spearhead broke completely, causing her body to shatter into a myriad of glowing pieces that soon faded from this world.

“Come back... I’m begging you.” Screaming in anguish, he then punched the ground, sobbing.

When a weapon breaks, it can always be reforged

#✍️ : alice writes #genshin #genshin impact #genshin imagines #genshin scenarios #genshin x reader #genshin impact x reader #kaedehara kazuha #kaedehara kazuha x reader #thoma #thoma x reader #gorou #gorou x reader #fem reader #child reader #tsukumogami reader #platonic #angst

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mariaantonnietta · 2 years

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Touken Ranbu: Gaiden Ayakashi Cap1 Translation

Hello! @the-red-haired-saniwa posted the link to this official manga a week? back, Thank you so much, I was really excited!! This manga is literally someone going "Don't let your Onmyoji x Touken Ranbu crossover be dreams "!!! Heian-period, our boy Seimei, it has everything!!

So I decided to try my best and translate it. I will leave the link to the raw comic again and then I will post the translation under the cut.

Here's the comic: https://comic-zenon.com/episode/3269754496764329571

Now I will post the translation. This is MT and is my first time doing a whole chapter, I hope it's okay! I recommend you follow along with the raws.

[]← Narration

(TN: cmx,mx) <-Translation Note

*<- clarification in the next *

Front Page (colorized)

Strange things often happen in this honmaru---.

Drawn beautifully, the incredible touken danshi!

Page 1

[ History isn’t created only by humans ]

[An history that belongs to both people and those who are not people ]

[ that may not be as important as the story of uprising turbulence in the old imperial court ]

[which real facts will become unknown]

[and as it is passed down the generations]

[becomes “Just a story” that is still passed on ]

Special Purple Text:

Bewitchingly beautiful. The curtain opens to a mysterious tale.

Page 2

Title Touken Ranbu -Gaiden Ayakashi* Tai

*Ayakashi means yokai(demon), but you can say it is more general than yokai and includes all types of spirits. The author makes sure to include the spelling as ayakashi everywhere, so I will be using that.

Chapter 1: Nine Tails Fox, Beginning

[This is the story of the “ Touken Danshi“, spun by the tellings of both human and non-human beings.]

Blue Text:

What do Touken Danshithink when they meet with a monster that is out of the bounds of human reason?

Advance, Touken Danshi!

Page 3

Lady: Tamamo no Mae, are you still serving the Emperor this late?

Lady: A….fo….

Retrograde army?: Can a man blessed by heaven*be so blind to the presence of such a monstrous thing by his side?

*(the emperor)

Retrograde Army?: the capital and country* won’t last much longer

*if the capital fails so will the country is implied here.

Page 4

Chougi: This guy's leaves are small and withered

Chougi: Could it be that there isn’t enough water for them?

Mutsunokami: No, according to this book, you don't need to water them.

Chougi: Then how do they grow? I don’t understand these"southern vegetables"...

Minazuki: Oh! I envy your young vigor, both of you working in the fields this early in the morning.

Mutsunokami: Mikazuki!

Chougi: I'm just doing what I have to do because I'm on duty, why I am working in the fields…

Mikazuki: Maa, you can say that I've come to tell you something in place of Aruji attendant, Ishikirimaru-dono.

Mikazuki: You two have been summoned.

Mikazuki: The Time Retrograde army has appeared.

Page 5

Mutsunokami: Again they are trying to change history!

Chougi: When did they show up this time?

Mikazuki: The time is the year 1135

Mikazuki: The landing place is Yamaboshi Capital, “Heian-kyo”*

*Yamaboshi is a Province in Japan, where Kyoto is located. “Heian-kyo” is old Kyoto when it was the imperial capital in the Heian era.

Page 6

[Onmyoji Yasuchika Abe(TN: most known as Abe no Seimei)]

Yasuchika Abe: Your Majesty, I, Yasuchika Abe are here to serve you as you ordered.

Emperor Sutoku: Welcome, Yasuchika.

Official: Then, What did the fortune-telling say?!

Yasuchika: Misfortune surfaces from the east

Yasuchika: The shadow that affects Emperor Toba is not a disease but the work of an ayakashi

Emperor Sutoku: An Ayakashi?!

Official: It's true that his face has been looking a little pale lately...but to say is an ayakashi

Emperor Sutoku: No, I believe in him.

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Emperor Sutoku: Yasuchika, I have known you since I was a child.

Emperor Sutoku: You use a mysterious technique called Fangshi.

Emperor Sutoku: It is said by people in Kyoto and Chūkyū that your fortune-telling accurately predicts even the end of people.

Emperor Sutoku: Yasuchika, you're my only hope... to use your magic to defeat the demons.

Emperor Sutoku: Save my Fat... Save the Former Emperor.*

Official: So says Emperor Sutoku

Official: Ready yourself

Yasuchika: ...I have taken upon the duty you give me.

*(in English it would be Emperor Emeritus, I think former Emperor is more clear)

Page 8

[In this Kyoto every day and every night mysterious ghosts appear ]

[The boundary between humans and non-humans is blurred.]

Page 9

[The people you meet as you travel now, you never know which kind they are…]

Yasuchika: This corpse, was it abandoned after being killed by a bandit?

Yasuchika: If this continues, it could turn into a vengeful spirit and attack people…

Yasuchika: Says Mantra*

*Here I’m pretty sure Yasuchika does a mantra to cleanse the spirit. The kanji were too blurry to read, sorry!

Page 10

Yasuchika sees a spirit passing by his right

Yasuchika(thinking): ...It wasn’t a person

Yasuchika(thinking):...How many spirits are still wandering about?

Yasuchika(thinking): No, that’s wrong.

Yasuchika(thinking): What’s that?…

Page 11

Yasuchika(thinking): This Malevolence!?

Yasuchika(thinking): Are those Oni?

Yasuchika(thinking): They’re fast

Page 12

Yasuchika(thinking): Now’s the time---

Page 13

Mutsu Appears and Slays!

Page 14

No text Again!

Page 15

Hirano:

Here I come!

Page 16

No text Again, Hurray!!

Page 17 & 18 (Double Page)

Page 18 up (goes first)

Yasuchika(narrating): That obscure atmosphere corrupting the air brought by the demons ...It's clearing up.

Page 17 down(goes second)

Mikazuki: That man over there...Are you all right?

Page 19

Yasuchika: Thank you very much for your help.

Yasuchika:I am Yasuchika Abe, an onmyoji that serves here on Kyoto Kogitsunemaru: Yasuchika Abe...? You are…

Yasuchika: Hmn!?

Page 20

Kogitsunemaru: Mikazuki-dono

Mikazuki: I think this year 1135 appears to be a strange era.

Mikazuki: But even if the supernatural is involved, that alone doesn't tell us how they're going to proceed.

Yasuchika(down panel):...And you people are...? Do you know me?

Mikazuki(to Yasuchika): I would like to talk in detail

Mikazuki: But it is better to move to another place first

Mikazuki: Their companions may still be lurking around.

Page 21

Yasuchika:Their ...?

Yasuchika:…

Yasuchika: I understand... in that case.

Mutsunokami: O—oh!!

Mutsunokami: It’s a gigantic mansion!

Page 22

Mutsunokami: What is that!?

Hirano: You can't just mess around on your own, this is someone else house.

Mikazuki: A fine residence indeed…

Mikazuki: This is a safe place to start.

Page 23

Mutsunokami: Yasuchika-san Don’t you have something to eat!? I haven't had anything in my stomach since I came to Kyo!

Chougi: Stop it!

Monoyoshi: You’re really brave (TN: too bold)

Hirano: Please be a good boy!

Mutsunokami: So...sorry…

Kogitsunemaru: …...We are really sorry…

Yasuchika:No, it’s okay. I think it’s good that they are healthy.

Yasuchika(comment): What to do to calm them down...**

Really unsure about this line.

Yasuchika: I said this earlier but...Once again, thank you.

Page 24

Yasuchika: I've never seen you in Kyo. Are you a member of one of the vassal families?

Mikazuki: We are beings who protect history.

Mikazuki: We’re called touken danshi.

Mutsunokami:Eeh!?

Kogitsunemaru: Mikazuki-dono!?

Monoyoshi: It’s okay to tell him that!?

Page 25

Mikazuki: Sorry. I see that in this matter the help of Mr. Abe is indispensable.

Mikazuki: And a man who knows how to distinguish the human from the non-human will see through a lie.

Kogitsunemaru:Jeez, you are…

Mutsunokami:A wicked old manas usual

Chougi:I don't think it's a good idea, though

Yasuchika: Touken Danshi ….who protect History?

Mikazuki: It’s a time far away in the future from now.

Page 26

[In the year 22X5 of the western calendar, Historical Revisionist attacks on the past began]

[In accordance with the laws of the world we punish those who try to change history itself at will]

Page 27

[To resist them, “tsukunogami” are created from swords]

[Those are “Touken Danshi”]

Mikazuki:Hirano Toushirou, Kogitsunemaru, Monoyoshi Sadamune, Yamanbagiri Chougi, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki

Page 28

Mikazuki: And I’m am Mikazuki Munechika.

Mikazuki: We have come here to preserve the history of this era.

Page 29

Yasuchika: The technique to manifest puppets of Tsukumogami ...It’s hard to believe...but

Yasuchika: this presence ... certainly isn’t human.

Page 30

Yasuchika: So the people who attacked me...?

Mutsunokami: They are called Time Retrograde Army.

Mutsunokami: They’re serving the ones who want to change history

Yasuchika: Change history ... but how?

Chougi: We are trying to figure it out

Chougi: What are their aims and what are they trying to do in this era?

Mikazuki: To change doesn’t mean to make something out of nothing. Has there been any recent unrest in Kyoto?

Mikazuki: They're just trying to use force to twist the outcome, and since they're coming after you, they must have had something to do with it.

Page 31

Yasuchika: I?

Mutsunokami: Just tell us about what comes to your mind!

Yasuchika: no...however...

Mikazuki: Any idea of what it could be?

Yasuchika: This is a matter of my duty as an officer as well. I can't just…

Kogitsunemaru: It’s the Prince of Heavens, Emperor Toba.*

*the wiki told me that in this period the former emperor(emeritus as said before) is in control of politics even though he isn't the emperor anymore. I see it as a minister of politics.

Page 32

Mutsunokami: Yasuckika san, they will be coming after you again

Mutsunokami: We don't know what they're after, if we don't understand it, I don't think we'll ever get to the end of it.

Mutsunokami: Whatever you do, you have to do your duty even if you risk your life. That's what it's all about, isn't it? We're in this kind of role too, we wouldn’t risk our role to save our lives, but...

Mutsunokami: I think there are times when you have to put yourself ahead of others.

Mutsunokami: To do that when you have to do it's also loyalty.

Page 33 & 34 (Double Page)

Yasuchika: About a year ago. A woman named Tamamo Mae appeared at the palace.

Yasuchika: It seemed that she was the daughter of a resident of Yamashina.

Yasuchika: In addition to her beauty, she excelled in poetry, song, and orchestration, and was so intelligent that the favor of the emperor became focused on her.

Yasuchika: However, not long after she became a palace maiden, people said that something strange happened to the Emperor.

Yasuchika: His complexion was pale, his mind was blocked, and he became distant from his subjects.

Yasuchika: National politics gradually became more and more turbulent.

Yasuchika: This is not an ordinary thing. The opinion that something important was amiss is spreading from the inside of the palace, so my Lord ordered me to investigate it.

Yasuchika: And...Tamamo-no-Mae turned out to be the cause of it all.

Yasuchika: From ancient times effective countries in many lands have been taken down by occult and devilish forces

Yasuchika: This malevolence is disturbing the country and shortening His Highness' life.

Yasuchika: It won't last long as it is...And that's exactly what that witch was aiming for

Yasuchika: My lord gave me the duty of protecting the Emperor...and repel the ayakashi.

Page 35

Kogitsunemaru: I’m going to talk now

Kogitsunemaru: It should be still later in history when Emperor Toba collapses.

Kogitsunemaru: In other words, the retrograde time army objective is to take advantage of the ayakashi called Tamamo-no-mae to kill Emperor Toba ...?

Page 36

Yasuchika:... Tamamo Mae is a strong opponent that is at the pinnacle of the palace and the country.

Yasuchika: I thought it was because it wasn’t a straightforward enemy, but …

Yasuchika: The time retrograde army who was targeting me may have been also trying to prevent me from getting rid of that ayakashi.

Mikazuki: Then, that demon-slaying...Could you consider taking us with you for it?

Yasuchika: Eh?

Page 37

Mikazuki: It's your job to get rid of Tamamo-no-Mae, and It's our job to defeat the time retrograde army.

Mutsunogami: Until Yasuchika exterminates the demon we'll hold the retrogrades off.

Chougi: It may also create a good opportunity for them, but...It's the only way.

Page 38

Mutsunokami:Let us help you, Yasuchika. And please, help us out too.

Page 39

Mikazuki: Those are shikinigami? Onmyoji, how convenient.

Kogitsunemaru: ... Even though I assumed that the case was usually you being the one pushing me around.

Kogitsunemaru: I didn't expect you to tell him about us since you’ve just been assigned to the second unit.

Kogitsunemaru: I was surprised

Mikazuki: There’s is no problem if simpler ghosts are involved

Mikazuki: They come to this world from time to time, but ayakashi are stronger than the retrograde army.

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Mikazuki: If it’s about spirit’s extermination, an onmyoji is the expert

Mikazuki: Wouldn’t it be nice to take advantage of it?

Kogitsunemaru: He has agreed to do it, but will it work?

Mikazuki: There's only so much we can do while we're dealing with them, But we will be relying on everyone in the second unit too.

Mikazuki: The rest will later pass.

Kogitsunemaru: ...again being unreasonable

Mikazuki: It’s not unreasonable

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Mikazuki: This world may be ours, but where will it develop next? I don't know how it will continue (TN: implication may be: "if it will remain unchanged").

Mikazuki: Emperor Toba's imperial rule was the foundation of the later Minamoto and the Heike family.

Mikazuki:If you change that history, we may lose some of our own histories.

Mikazuki: An old man can be selfish too.

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Kogitsunemaru:...Well, after all, isn't this what we always do?

Yasuchika: Is this fate too…?

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Red Text: Will they be able to break the conspiracy swirling in Kyoto and protect the history of the city?

#touken ranbu #forgive me gods of translations #I could've messed up some parts #in some point Sutoku calls Yasuchika Kanpaku and I don't know if he refers to him #so i let it at him #Recommend going to the wiki for Sutoku and Toba for this one #Tamano-Mae and Abe no Seimei are here too!#I like the party that is here #touken ranbu translations #mikazuki munechika #yamanbagiri chougi #monoyoshi sadamune #mutsunokami yoshiyuki #hirano toushirou #kogitsunemaru

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toukenramblings · 3 years

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Kikkou loves to be able to accompany you places! He always gets a rush of pride when he can be by your side, or even lead a group. He gets a thrill of being commanded of course, and when you ask him for favors while you’re out or he’s attending he does it thoroughly as possible. It’s not always for the thrill of it though, because he has quite a soft spot for his aruji 💕 he’ll put himself to work if you’re in a bad spot, making sure you’re thoroughly taken care of! ✨ a LOT of mutual spoiling happens around that citadel of yours huh 🥰

sweet darling kikkou i want to kiss him tfg hgiuhgiudhuidhugidhudi

Got any headcanons for my crazy ass citadel?

#fave #vy's chat records #ask game #luci loving tag #im gonna get u luci jUST YOU FUCKING WAIT

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phantasmagoricreverie · 5 years

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May I request nikkari, kiyomitsu, and Souza snuggling with their aruji after a long day? Just something intimate and sweet! ❤️ I adore your writing, I hope you’re doing well dear!

Oh my,you adore my writing? I’m blushing; you’re too sweet! I’m doing all right; Ihope you are doing well!

Nikkari Aoe

You’ve beenout of the citadel all day attending to some official matters that couldn’t bepassed off to one of your swords

When youreturn, you certainly didn’t expect Nikkari to be the one to greet you,especially at the late hour you returned

But whenthere is no flirtation or comment on ghosts or the like, you feel thatsomething is certainly off

You wantto ask if he’s all right, but you already have the answer to your question justby looking at him

As muchas you’d like to rest, your concern for the wakizashi is enough for you to putyour exhaustion to the side to do what little you can for him

Nonchalantlycommenting about what a nice night it is, you invite him to have some tea withyou

Youinsist on being the one to carry the tray, and with a conspiratorial smirk, tellhim that the two of you are going to have some fun

Ordinarily,this would elicit more than the amused smirk and curious look in his gaze, butyou’re glad he seems willing to entertain your whims for the night

You don’tend up going very far, only a little distance away to the koi pond

Youproceed to unceremoniously plop yourself by the pong, patting the place next toyou, which prompts him to take a seat next to you

The twoof you just drink your tea in silence for a while, letting the sounds of thenight wash over you

Nikarithinks that perhaps this isn’t too bad, spending time alone with you, thesilence comfortable instead of suffocating… he likes that he can relax aroundyou, especially after such a long day

The twoof you return to the citadel, feeling much better about your respective days

If youhadn’t been listening for it, you likely would have missed the soft good nighthe gives you as you return to your respective rooms

Kashuu Kiyomitsu

Kashuualways sticks a bit close and hasn’t ever been shy in regards to seeking youraffections

As such,it can be difficult to discern when he’s sticking closer, especially if you’rethe more dense type, but it’s clear something is amiss when you look at himmore closely

He looksmore tired than he usually does and his expression seems to be laced with somekind of anxiety so you set aside your duties to pay him some special attention

Withhardly any warning you give him a hug, wrapping your arms around his body

It takeshim a moment to return the gesture, a bit longer than usual, but you’re gladthat he at least seems willing to return your affection

Then youpull back a little, look at him, and ask him if he’s willing to entertain yourselfishness for a bit, since you want to ditch work

You tryto frame it as you being selfish and doing as you please but Kashuu knows youwell enough to know that you’re doing this for his sake

It makeshim tear up a bit and he tries telling you not to worry about him, but you’vealready called out to another sword and delegated your work to them

You takehim by the hand and insist on spending some time alone with him

In theend, you convince Kashuu to let you paint his nails

The resultis a bit messy and uneven, and even to you the result is only passable, butKashuu insists its beautiful and he loves them because it’s you

Souza Samonji

Souzaisn’t really one for intimacy, even though he’s come to trust you

As such,you expected him to go to his brothers after what you presume to have been along day for him (Kousetsu is a soothing presence after all)

So when Souza seeks you out, you’re quitesurprised

It’s notmuch, just him wandering over to where you are (and to his relief, you’realone) and he just stays close to you

But youknow him and the implications of him sticking so close are, even if he doesn’ttouch you

If you’rein the middle of doing something, you set it to the side so you can focus onhim

Nothingyou’re doing at the moment is more important than being there for Souza,especially since he’s sought you out himself

You setaside your present work and smile at him, looking into his eyes, silentlyasking if it’s okay for you to touch him

It’s oneof the few times that he’s agreed without much effort from you, which onlyfurther confirms your earlier thoughts

So youjust gently take his hand in yours and lace your fingers together and standcloser to him

Youaren’t really close to each other, but this kind of intimacy is rare and youwonder what more you can do for him

On animpulse, you end up leading him somewhere quiet and the two of you sit close toeach other

If you’vemanaged to get really close to him, he even lets you sit between his legs

The twoof you pass the rest of the day peacefully, maybe you read a book or some otherquiet activity

In theend, the both of you fall asleep since you’re so comfortable in each other’spresence

Kotetsuis the one the finds you two and drapes a blanket over your sleeping forms

Souzahimself finds it difficult to admit to even himself, but he appreciates yourpresence after such a long day

#nikkari aoe #Kashuu Kiyomitsu #souza samonji #touken ranbu #touken ranbu x reader #long post #i honestly can't remember if i wanted to add to this or not but??? it's done enough i think

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ask-hasebe · 6 years

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Aruji it’s me, your trusted attendant Hasebe! If it’s an order from aruji then I’ll do anything and I mean anything ! So please rest assure that I’ll get a task of any difficulties done!

🌸 Full Background 🌸

#I redrew the background of the citadel #It was a mistake #Touken Ranbu #Touranbu #Heshikiri Hasebe #Citadel #askblog #ask blog

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cohentoplaywithmagic · 6 years

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Welcome all, to the Commons Anime Club Maid Cafe ☕️🍰

Hope today is treating you well, lovely guest! For this upcoming club week, the Common Anime Club presents NYADA with its very own Maid Cafe!! A typical trope found in animes from Kaichou wa Maid-Sama! to Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de, Tokoyo Mew Mew, to name but a few!!

So why don’t you come along and enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee served to perfection by our prim and proper butlers! Or perhaps you would prefer a cutely decorated dessert from one of our lovely maids. I, myself, shall also be a server for the day, with a special shout out to @happilyeveranders for offering his time to assist also.

Though if you are attending please be aware of some basic customary rules for the maid cafe:

Do not touch the servers.

Do not ask the servers personal information or questions.

Do not take photos of the servers, if you wish to too you may challenge a server to a game of their choosing.

You may post pictures of the food online, please use the hashtag #nyadaanimeclub

And that will be all. We shall be waiting for your arrival!

#nyadaclubs #tag:anime club #//might do an open para

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toukenra · 6 years

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Saniwa’s Birthday Headcanons

Hello everyone!

I hope you guys are doing well! I am so so sorry that I have been unable to post anything for the past weeks or so. I have both good news and bad news. Good news is that I have now returned to college along side half a million other students in my province who had been affected. The only downside is that our school year is now compacted and I will only be able to have a week–maybe less–of holidays until we return to continue our semester.

Anyway, enough about me. I have written this head head cannon as a gift to those who will be celebrating their birthday in the next few days/weeks/month. Mine was just 2 days ago~

Please do enjoy.

-Mod Catharia.

For once the Saniwa was allowed to sleep in a few more hours and was woken up by Shoukudaikiri and Taikogane who presented them breakfast in bed.

A few swords passing by would peek into their master’s bedroom to greet them both a good morning and a happy birthday.

It would be such a boisterous and lively morning but a smile would be plastered on the Saniwa’s face the whole day.

Younger-looking words such as Imanosturugi and Houchou would just walk in their master’s bedroom in the pretense of greeting them but are genuinely curious to see what the two other swords had prepared–at the same time hoping to get a bite of whatever their master was having.

Obviously the Sainwa would not mind sharing a few bites but Shokudaikiri would repremand his comrades who would be taking advantage of the situation.

All the swords would eventually be forced to leave their master’s room once Hasebe comes and shoos them out.

Secretly, Hasebe had initially prepared a speech about how blessed they were to have an amazing and kind master but seeing as their Aruji as still in their pj’s, he would hold off

Instead, he would just shortened his speech into less than a minute before letting them know that they would be waiting outside to accompany them for the day.

Once the Citadel’s master is dressed appropriately for the day, they would be immediately bombarded with hugs and greetings once more when they walk though the hallways.

The more openly affectionate charges such as Akita, Mutsunokami, Namazuo, Yamabushi and Iwatooshi are more likely to hug master happily as a greeting.

On the other hand, the more timid swords such as Maeda, Gokotai, and Tonbokiri would give their beloved Aruji a bright smile as well a small hand crafted gift like a ningyō (human Japanese paper dolls) that looked quite similar to their master

A few aloof swords such as Ookurikara, Honebami and Oodenta would just stand nearby staring at their master before walking away–the ever faint traces of Sakura petals surrounding them indicating that they were in a good mood even if they were scowling.

Throughout the day, the Saniwa allowed visitors to come visit them in their office–happily letting whoever interrupt their paperwork much to Hasebe’s displeasure.

Small trinkets and ornaments are created by the Toushirous and Kunihiros and then presented to the master of the Citadel in which they graciously accepted.

A number of vases filled with various wild flowers were perched on the Saniwa’s desk and a few nearby tables were provided by the Samonji brothers.

Different books about poems, warfare, flower arrangement, and medicinal herbs in courtesy of Kasen, Doudanuki, Hachisuka and Yagen appeared in a small neat stack on desk.

And lastly, small bowl of Coffee Jelly was presented by Azuki as a snack

Later on in the evening, the Saniwa was presented with a few parcels by Horikawa, Daihannya and Hachisuka claiming that their master is invited to attend dinner in the Main Hall.

Packed in the boxes was a whole new outfit which consisted of a formal kimono, an obi, socks as well as a few accessories.

Shortly, Jirotachi, Kashuu and Midare entered their master’s room as they were struggling to change into the new clothes and insist on assisting them in getting ready or else they would be late.

Once the Saniwa makes their way to the Main Hall, they are greeted by rather loud bang when they open the door, realizing that they had been covered with streamers and confetti

The smiling faces of her charges and a rather loud and lively ‘happy birthday’ rang through the room with Tsurumaru, Sohayanotsurugi, Kikkou’s faces being quite close to their master’s own–the first one, asking if they were genuinely surprised.

The master is then ushered to their seat and the swords surround them, singing happy birthday although a little off tune. Shortly after, dinner is immediately served.

Soon enough, Shokudaikiri alongside Azuki presents a rather modern type of dessert– Almond Honey Cake with Strawberry Ripple Cream Icing–earning them much admiration and awe from both the Saniwa and the other swords.

While dessert is being handed out, a group of swords announced that they had prepared something for their master.A small play had been devised–directed by Kasen and Daihannya–which composed of the Sanjou swords, the Genji brothers, Kogarasumaru, Uguisumaru and a rather reluctant Ookanehira. Surprisingly, the swords have decided to adopt an old classic tale: Cinderella

Kogarasumaru as the Evil Stepmother

Kogitsunemaru as Cinderella

Mikazuki as the Fairy god mother

Ishikimaru as the King

Imanosturugi and Iwatoshi as Cinderella’s animal friends

Higekiri as Anastasia

Hizamaru as Drizella

Uguisumaru as Prince Charming

The little play started out quite well until the next few minutes passed when it inched towards borderline chaotic

“Step sisters! I have a letter from the Royal Palace has arrived for you!” Kogitsunemaru exclaimed as he tried to push Mikazuki’s borrowed bandana over his head.

“Give it to me!” Hizamaru snatched the envelope from the fox’s hands but it was also immediately taken away his brother “Bro-Sister!”

“Ahaha~! I will be the one to open it!” Higekiri laughed but jolted when the letter was plucked out of his hands by Kogarasumaru

“Look! We are invited to the Prince’s ball at the Royal Palace!” The oldest Tachi hid his smile behind a fan. “Quick we must get you two dressed!!”

“I-I wish I can come along too…” The silver-haired Tachi wiped at the imaginative tears in the corner of his eyes with his sleeve.

“You? Come along to the ball?” Hizamaru smirked as he flipped his non-existent long hair rather vainly.

“You must be joking…” The elder brother dressed as the eldest sister covered his smirk behind a fan.

“You may come along…” The citadel’s eldest sword began as her began to walk out of the scenery. “…Once you finish all the internal affairs before we leave!”

“…I think the proper word is ‘chores.’…” someone commented in the back

“Hush!”

“Shhh!”

“Have a great night working, Cinderella!” Hizmaru taunted as the three walked out of the scenery.

As the scene began to pan over, everyone could hear the Genji bros. talking

A soft whisper of “Why are you following me? Who are you again?” was shortly heard from Higekiri caused Hizamaru to quickly run out of the room, covering his face wailing “How could you brother!?”

The acting swords continue on with their little play while the guests stared at the two siblings who were quickly running out of the room

Throughout the play, laughter escapes the Saniwa and the other swords as the actors acted and wore rather disney-esque clothing–no one knowing where they ever got it

Mikazuki eventually enters the scene, wrapped in a cloak that looks a little too similar to Yamanbagiri’s’s own, introducing himself as Cinderella’s fairy godmother.

“Do not cry, Kogirella…”

“I-It’s Cinderella, old man.” Kogistunemaru corrected but only got a shrug from the raven-haired Tachi. “A-Anyway, I want to go to the ball…It’s too late for me now.”

“It’s never too late!” Mikazuki smiled brightly as he began to tug at his comrade’s clothes, intent on getting him changed. “I will help you get to the ball! All you need to do is strip.”

From there onwards, the play just became filled with amusing side comments and slight changes to the play

Once the play ends, the group is rewarded with a round of applause and cheers with the Saniwa standing up to give them a standing ovation.

If the Saniwa was of age or not, they are entitled to a drink…or a litre at least according to Jirotachi who had almost finished 2 bottles of sake already

The party would carry into the night and even a few of the Tantous had been able to sneak a few cups of sake before being forced to got to bed by their elder brothers or guardians

The drinking party would carry into the night…until out of pure drunkenness the Saniwa may have started to challenge others to a dance battle…

Surprisingly, Yamanbagiri, Ichigo and Shishou accepted the challenge–using the alcohol as an excuse for their erratic movements

80% of the swords had passed out in the Main Hall or in the hallways having been too inebriated to return to their rooms

On the other hand, the Saniwa had most likely been tucked into bed safely by more responsible swords like Horikawa or Tomoe

The next morning, everyone has been allowed to sleep in for a bit and had painkillers ready by their bedside for those who had a horrible hang over.

All Campaigns, Internal Affairs and Resource Gathering is Cancelled.

…Can we just imagine Ichigo with his tie wrapped around his head sleeping on a half-dressed Yamanbagiri with his cloak missing and Shishou cuddling against the teal-haired Tachi drooling all over his sleeve?

The Saniwa hopes that maybe next year, the swords will adapt another Disney movie as a play…maybe convince Izuminokami to play Rapunzel? Or have Akashi act as Sleeping Beauty…??

#touken ranbu #saniwa #personal headcanon #Birthday Scenario #Basically All the Swords I can think of #I haven't died yet I'm still alive #Mod Cathria

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toudan-imagines · 7 years

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Not really angst or fluff so idk if this breaks against the rules but can you write about a saniwa who gets overly obsessed over one of the boys (who that is is up to you but please lets spare the innocent tantous) and generally is very stalker-y and trying to keep him to thenselves (like isolating him from his friends/family)?

This is fine, it doesn’t break the rules at all. Although it would have been great if you could give me a specific character to write for, since I’m not quite sure about your preferences… But, if you insist, I’ll write for Kashuu Kiyomitsu for this ask then. If you aren’t satisfied, you can send in the ask again. I don’t mind.

Kashuu

At first, he would definitely be happy with all the attention. After all, he did want to be Aruji’s favourite sword.

But, when he starts noticing Aruji following him around and always, somehow, being near him, he couldn’t help but feel like something was off about this.

“This is just a coincidence, right?”

Kashuu would go to Yamatonokami to talk about it. Though, the latter would probably think nothing of it.

Unknown to Kashuu, the Saniwa overheard the conversation and decided to take matters into her own hands.

She made Kashuu her attendant and made him stay by her side at all times, not letting him go on battles/expeditions nor anywhere near the others. She wanted him for herself.

That’s when Kashuu definitely knew there was something wrong with Aruji.

He would confront her about this and when she did confess her feelings about him and that she didn’t quite understand the jealousy and hatred she was feeling, Kashuu would try and help her, to reassure her.

I hope this was okay, it was quite an abrupt ending though…I’d say..

#ask #touken ranbu #tourabu #kashuu kiyomitsu

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shimmerleaf · 7 years

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Massage

Idk what I’m doing but I saw your tweet and thought this was a good idea?? Your boi is here to take care of you （*’∀’人）♥ @musso-musso-black-forest

“Oh, Aruji, you’re finally up!” Mutsunokami’s voice cheerfully greets you. “It’s way past lunch by now. Are you hungry?”

You rub the sleep out of your eyes and stretch, groaning when you feel your muscles protesting at the movement. A look of discomfort crosses your face briefly but you’re quick to smile in the direction of the door. “Good morning, Yoshiyuki, or should I say good afternoon?”

“You okay, Aruji?”

“I’m fine,” you chirp, despite the fact that you had just woken up. You get up from the futon and try to stretch but that only makes you groan again.

“Aruji?” Mutsunokami calls out to you, crossing the threshold and entering your room. “What’s wrong? Are you hurt?”

“No, no, I’m fine!” you repeat, shaking your head but that doesn’t deter Mutsunokami from approaching you and casually looking you over. “I’m just a bit sore from continuously falling asleep. I woke up earlier to try to get some work done but I felt too sleepy and went back to sleep…” You trail off and laugh sheepishly, flashing a soft smile at your sword boy.

“Sore, huh?” He seems to ponder your words briefly before a smile breaks out on his lips. “How about I give you a massage?”

“Eh?” His suggestion catches you off-guard and you merely stare at him, stunned, for a moment before blinking owlishly up at him. “Y-You know how to give massages?”

Mutsunokami shrugs, making you eye him warily, but he only continues to grin up at you and walks behind you, applying pressure to your shoulders to try to get you to sit down on your futon. A protest forms on your lips but you keep the words to yourself and with a small sigh, you sit back down. His hands start gently squeezing your shoulders, kneading out the kinks from your muscles. As he massages your back, it feels as if whatever tension that had been building in your body is being released. This even feels better than sleeping! And though you had just woken up, this feels extremely soothing to the point that it almost lulls you back to sleep. Better stay awake though! “You feel better, Aruji?”

You hum an affirmative, turning your head back slightly to smile at him. “This feels great, Yoshiyuki~ Thanks!”

“Anything for you, Aruji!” Mutsunokami replies, grinning back at you.

You can’t help but giggle at his adorableness and hearing your laughing merely makes him smile wider, if that was even possible. “You’re so sweet~ Though, Yoshiyuki, why did you come to my room?”

“Izuminokami brought back a new sword and we were waiting for you to show up. Since I’m your attendant today, I came to check to see if you were awake yet,” Mutsunokami explains, still massaging your shoulders.

“Ah, I should get going then!” you blurt out, abruptly standing up, making Mutsunokami stagger backwards. “Oops, sorry!”

“Why the rush, Aruji? You could let me finish your massage first…”

“I want to know who it is!” you exclaim, clearly excited. “But thanks, Yoshiyuki! I feel better already.”

He doesn’t even get a chance to reply before you’ve dashed out the door, leaving him behind in the empty room. A soft sigh exits his lips. He wanted to spend just a bit more time with you, alone, but that can’t be helped anymore. He goes to follow after you, also wanting to know who their new comrade is going to be.

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ablesseddaffodil-blog · 7 years

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Game Over, Aruji-sama.

( This is an extremely old concept I had back when I originally established Akira’s blog... but basically, in the situation that Akira remains p set on not going home, he would attend the “last” sortie he’s expected to send his toudanshi on, only to throw himself in the way of enemy fire, basically. Probably get himself killed, and this is!! Playing on the idea of the retrograde army possessing him in the process of killing him to use him against his own toudanshi... It was a rough idea I never played out, but I’ve had the urges to draw for forever... so here it is!! )

#bruise tw #blood tw #mun art #self;#technically lmAO #ahhh demon verse would be... v violent and...#dark™ huhuhuhu #unfortunately it'll probably be permanently just sitting in a scrap bin since i can't imagine anyone would want to play through that #lmaO

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dearestjaemin · 7 years

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favorite.

in which a series of rare swords have been arriving in the citadel and it made Kashuu a lot insecure.

Two weeks ago, the ever so beautiful Mikazuki Munechika arrived in your citadel when you smithed him. You have been waiting to see him, and it was definitely a different sight to see him in real life. The description about his beauty did no justice to the beauty he holds, but you realized no words could describe how beautiful he looked. It was not just his battle outfit that was beautiful; His face, his eyes, his whole body was a work of art. The way he moves was elegant, much as you would expect from one of the five great swords of Japan.

Three days later, Kogitsunemaru came to the citadel through a drop in a battle. You loved his hair; you always volunteered to comb it at night. You enjoyed his company, often finding yourself sitting on his lap and enjoying the warmth he gives ever since he came. You would spend your after dinner moments with these two and Uguisumaru by the porch, sharing an idle conversation.

A week after Mikazuki arrived, the long awaited brother of the Awataguchi swords, Ichigo Hitofuri, arrived through smithing. You might as well call this a lucky streak. Ichigo was also a beauty, and he gave off a different feel compared to Mikazuki. His battle outfit reminds you of the princes you see in Western movies, and you couldn’t help but swoon over his beauty. He was also a gentleman, often trying to be helpful when he can to make up for the times he wasn’t there. You noticed how attentive he is to his little brothers, and enjoyed watching him take care of them. When he’s done tucking them to bed, he’d join you with the other three tachi swords. When you leave, he’d escort you to your room.

On the otherhand, in the room which the Okita swords share, Kashuu Kiyomitsu, your starter sword, could be seen moping. Ever since Mikazuki arrived, you haven’t been devoting much attention to him, much to his dismay. Although he has been your attendant for the longest time, he didn’t feel like it. The newly arrived tachi swords seemed to be around you all the time, but he couldn’t push them away as you seemed happy to be with them. All he could do was mope around.

“Kiyomitsu, aren’t you going to aruji? It’s almost lunch time.”

Yamatonokami spoke up his worries. Kashuu didn’t seem to hear him, or he might have been ignoring him, as he didn’t respond. Yamatonokami raised an eyebrow then sighed. It’s been three weeks, and Kashuu is getting more annoying as each day passes.

“You know, if you stay in the room and mope around all day, you’re just giving more chances to the other swords to become aruji’s favorite.”

“…I don’t…care…”

Kashuu just curled up in a ball, letting out a sigh afterwards.

“They probably don’t love me anymore, having the great Mikazuki around and all…”

“Ugh, whatever. I’ll go call aruji instead.”

Most of the time, Kashuu would stand up and do the task instead. However, Kashuu didn’t move a muscle at Yamatonokami’s words. He just stayed in the room, sulking to himself.

You were with the four tachi swords, enjoying a hearty conversation and tea with them. Mikazuki was getting to the part about one of the sorties he participated in when Yamatonokami arrived and announced that lunch is ready.

“Oh, Yasu... How unusual for you to call me. Is Kashuu busy?”

“Er, something like that.”

“I see...”

You felt a little disappointed that your favorite sword wasn’t there to call you, but you knew that Kashuu couldn’t attend to you 24/7. You stood up, inviting the tachi swords to lunch. You went off to the dining room, not noticing the troubled look on Yamatonokami’s face.

Lunch was lively, as usual. The Awataguchi swords, especially the little ones, were more lively now that their beloved ‘Ichi-nii’ is there to eat with them. Kasen was lecturing on Izuminokami on how inelegant he acts, and everything is just the same. Well, you thought it was until you noticed Kashuu was nowhere to be found. His usual spot next to Yamatonokami was empty, but no one else seemed to notice as it wasn’t easy to notice if there was anyone missing in the midst of thirty plus swords.

“Yasu, is Kashuu not feeling well? Or is he still busy?”

“Well, he said to just go on without him. He’ll join us soon...”

The latter part sounded like a guess, or maybe a lie. You felt a little worried, and ate slowly, hoping that you’ll reach Kashuu when he arrives.

“Aruji, are you not hungry? Or is my cooking not up to your expectations?”

Shokudaikiri asked, wondering where he has gone wrong in his cooking. He thought his meal for today was exceptionally good, even earning a compliment from Souza who normally says, ‘it’s okay.’ But then again, it might have been because Sayo took a major part on this cooking...

“Ah, your cooking is fine, Shokudaikiri. It’s actually better than usual. I just feel like eating slowly, to indulge on its taste...”

The last one was half a lie; his cooking was better than usual but your mind was on somewhere else, on another sword.

Yamatonokami excused himself after eating, leaving his dishes in the sink. He went off to his room, and saw Kashuu checking out his painted nails.

“Kiyomitsu, aruji is waiting for you. They’re purposely eating slowly just so that they could reach you when you arrive.”

“Please. They could just be eating slowly to match their pace with Mikazuki. He claims to be an old man after all.”

Kashuu was getting on his nerves, and Yamatonokami wasn’t going to have any more of this so he went behind Kashuu and kicked his butt, earning a yelp from the moping sword.

“You’re being childish! Of course aruji would dote on the new swords. It has always been like that. Didn’t they dote on me as well when I first arrived?”

“Yes, but-”

“Ugh, no buts! Mitsutada’s food is really good today. You’ll regret not having any of it.”

Yamatonokami lifted Kashuu up by the shoulders, making him stand up. He pushed him out of the room, telling him to quit being a drama queen.

“And don’t go back until you’ve finished eating.”

“Or what?”

“Or else I won’t tell you if your nails look pretty or not!”

It wasn’t much of a threat, unless told to Kashuu. He looked horrified and gave in, walking towards the dining room.

“For your information, my nails are always pretty!”

“Then stop asking me!”

Kashuu stuck his tongue out then was out of Yamatonokami’s sight, much to his relief. Kashuu could be stubborn sometimes.

When Kashuu arrived in the dining room, you were a few bites left before you finished. The only ones left in the table were the little ones who were slow in eating, Iwatooshi and Imanotsurugi who were still eating. They’re at their fifth bowl of rice. You noticed him arriving and stopped eating, greeting him when he entered.

“You’re a little late, Kashuu. Are you feeling well?”

“I guess.”

Kashuu started eating, looking like he has no intention on having a conversation. Well, you were satisfied to see him around you. You continued eating, glancing at Kashuu every now and then to check on him. He finished quickly, muttering his thanks and left the room. You stopped eating, sighing to yourself.

“Aruji-sama?”

Imanotsurugi spoke up.

“Oh, um, yes, Imano?”

“Kashuu seems lonely these days. Could you speak to him? And if there is something you want to tell him, then say it, aruji-sama.”

“He’s right, aruji. I’m sure he’ll be happy to hear those words. It is Kashuu after all.”

“Yeah! He loves compliments.”

“Yes, he does. I love seeing him smile when I compliment him...”

You smiled to yourself, remembering the first time you complimented him. It was on the first time you met him. When you chose him, you held his face with your one hand and told him how beautiful he looked.

“So, aruji-sama, tell him how you feel, okay?”

Imanotsurugi smiled at you. You nodded at him.

“Thank you, Imano. Thank you, Iwatooshi.”

You quickly finished your food, and excused yourself. You planned on going to Kashuu and talk to him, so you went to the room he shares with Yamatonokami. However, the person you were looking for was not there.

“Yasu, have you seen Kashuu?”

“Oh, aruji, he hasn’t come back yet. Has he finished his lunch?”

“Yes, he has. Thank you anyway, Yasu.”

You left the room, wondering where Kashuu had went. You asked around, and one of the swords told you that they saw Kashuu and Mikazuki talking to each other by the porch near the room where the Sanjou swords stay. You decided to check on them if they’re done.

“You know, I envy you.”

“Huh? Why? Aren’t you the famous Mikazuki Munechika, the most beautiful among the five great swords of Japan?”

“Well, yes, I am. However... whenever aruji talks about you, it’s different. They have this smile on their face whenever they talk about you. It seems like you’re so loved.”

“I’m sure they talk about you all the same.”

“Even if they do... Oh, aruji! Good afternoon.”

Mikazuki greeted you with a smile when he saw you approaching them. Kashuu seemed surprised at your arrival, only greeting you seconds later.

“It seems like it’s time for my leave. It must be because Iwatooshi and Imanotsurugi are up to something again and I must be there to see such a sight. Excuse me...”

Mikazuki bowed elegantly, then proceeded to leave. He patted Kashuu’s shoulder as he did.

“Oh, thank you, Mikaji.”

He nodded at you, waving his hand. You sat down next to Kashuu, keeping a distance from him. There was silence between the two of you. Minutes passed, and you decided to say something.

“Kashuu, Imano told me you looked lonely. Were you?”

“...I was- no, I am.”

“Was it because of me?”

“...Yes. I felt lonely when you rarely visited me. I felt like I was getting unloved...”

“Kashuu...”

You held his hand, looking at him in the eye.

“I have always loved you, from the very first time I saw you.”

“It doesn’t seem like it, ever since Mikazuki, Kogitsunemaru and Ichigo came.”

“I was just merely showing them hospitality. Didn’t I do the same to the other swords? Wait... come to think of it, you moped when Souza and Hachisuka came...”

“I feel insecure, okay? Unlike those other swords, I came from a poor environment. Naturally, I feel inferior compared to them. I am just a child beneath the river.”

You sighed to yourself. It’s not that you forgot; it’s just that you chose to ignore how insecure Kashuu is. This is one of the reasons why you rarely team him up with the ‘prestigious’ swords. You caressed his hand, then remembered what Mikazuki told you.

“You know... Mikaji told me something.”

“Of course, bring up another great sword’s name when I’m feeling like this-”

“Listen to me. He told me... he’s envious of you. He told me how he’s envious of you being the first sword.”

“Psh. They say I’m with you the longest, but didn’t Gokotai arrive minutes later for your first smith? It’s not much of a difference, honestly.”

“Anyway, he didn’t tell me why but I think I understand why he feels that way?”

“Amuse me then. What did that old man think?”

“Kashuu, you’re not only my first sword but also you are the only sword I chose.”

“And so?”

Seriously. Kashuu is smarter than this. His pessimism might be getting in the way.

“My dearest, Kashuu, the fact that you’re the only sword I chose means so much. Everybody else, from my first smith Gokotai to the long-awaited Ichigo, came to me by chance. Everybody else came here, because I called for them. Everybody else was drawn towards me.

However, you, my first sword, are not the same. I had the choice to choose Hachisuka, the genuine Kotetsu, but no, I chose you, even with your introduction of being the child beneath the river. I chose you, Kashuu Kiyomitsu, because I was drawn towards you. Never ever forget that.”

Kashuu seemed to feel better, as he cracked a small smile. He heaved a sigh.

“I guess I’m still the favorite?”

You chuckled at him. You held both of his hands with your hands then lifted them up close to your lips, lightly kissing them. You noticed his face turning red.

“You have always been my favorite. You have always been the most beautiful in my eyes. Heck, Mikaji is not even a close second.”

You placed your forehead on his, closing your eyes.

“I love you so much. Please never think otherwise.”

You pulled back, never letting go of his hands. You noticed his nails and smiled.

“That’s a new shade. It looks cute on you.”

Kashuu smiled wider, then rested his head on your shoulder.

“Mhm, it should. I made it like that for you to love me more. They’re really cute, right?”

“Of course. Everything about you is cute and beautiful.”

Kashuu seemed to be back to himself, trying to fish for more compliments.

-end-

well, omake:

Yamatonokami: Ah, Kashuu, you’re back- Eh, you seem happy.

Kashuu: Of course, I do. I’m aruji’s favorite after all.

Yamatonokami: Really~? So you just came back from getting praises, huh?

Kashuu: I-It’s not like I purposely went out to get praises. I was upset, you know!

Yamatonokami: Yes, yes, very upset. You’re such a drama queen.

Kashuu: Am not.

Yamatonokami: Whatever, best scouter.

Kashuu: I’m not going to deny it since you’re not aruji.

Yamatonokami: (Totally just fishing for compliments...) Sure.

#touken ranbu #kashuu kiyomitsu #saniwa #fanfic #mine #ha ha ha my exact feelings for kashuu #i go ah jiji is so pretty but when i see kashuu again i just sigh and swoon over his prettiness

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