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this too feels just a little Rauru coded:
#fairy’s fountain dialogue#He’s definitely got some sort of animal instinct in him so sometimes you just get distracted#I wonder how he hunted did he use light power or like a bow & arrow#did he use his fingers like a spirit gun?! That’d be cool#legend of zelda#tears of the kingdom#rauru#king rauru
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For the WIP game 3, 18 and 11
For Cadence chapter 2:
3. Who's your favorite character for this chapter/fic?
So even though this fic is Twilight POV, and therefore very Twilight-centric, I am 100% writing this because I wanted more Time (including younger Time) content, and I have 20+ years of brainrot about Ocarina of Time to get outta me. So uhh my favorite LU boy is Time. by a longshot (lol). And that holds true for this fic. But the plot I came up with does not work at all with Time as the POV character, so it turned into a Twilight & Time relationship fic as well.
When it comes to the fic, it feels unfair to choose between Mask and Time, but I'll choose Mask because he is a delight to write. For this chapter in particular, I'll pick Hyrule, because he ended up with a lot of good dialogue.
11. What scene are you most hyped for this chapter/fic?
Previously answered, but I'll give you another. In the current outline for chapter 4 (estimate, don't hold me to this, chapter 3's outline is already so incredibly long) we have a Plot Critical Fishing Trip that I'm excited to write.
18. Share the scene you just wrote, written from another character’s POV.
Snippet of Mask's POV at the beginning of the Grown-Up Talk scene. Disclaimer that Mask should not be taken as a super reliable source for so many reasons, one being that he is 11. This also has zero editing so don't judge it too harshly. This now has some editing but nowhere near what I do for posted chapters. Anyway, bone apple teeth:
The one with the pink hair pulls the prissy guy away. “Finally,” Link mutters to Epona, and he gets about five full seconds to himself before there's another one taking prissy guy’s place.
It’s the skinny kid, the only one with enough magic to cause a problem besides the wolf and him—the other one. Skinny kid's magic tastes like the waters from a fairy fountain. It’s rolling off of him in waves even though the healing session’s stopped, the tips of his fingers still glowing a faint green. He’s young, but he should have better control by now.
Link unwinds another braid from Epona’s mane. Her coat and hooves look nice enough, but he’s going to have words with the wolf about mane lengths and stupid hairstyles. His fingers catch on another tangle. Maybe he should just cut her mane himself.
The kid is talking at him now, but Link looks past him to the clearing’s edge where the wolf is arguing with pinky and prissy. It’s problem number two on his list, and not something he can deal with until he has a chance to talk with the other guy.
Problem number one is laying across the lap of the guy with the white cape. There’s no mistaking the sword even in its sheath. The guy is running his fingers over its etchings in a circular rhythm, back and forth, back and forth. Stupid, holding that sword like it’s some kind of security blanket.
Unlike you?
Stupid, shut up.
Something sharp flicks his forehead and drops in his lap. A still-green acorn sits in the curve of his tunic. He glares up at the skinny kid, gets another mouthful of fairy water, and flings the acorn back at his stupid face.
The kid dodges, but Link still gets him in the shoulder. Should’ve thrown it harder.
“Fuck off,” he says.
Skinny kid smirks. “Managed to get your attention, didn’t I?���
“Managed to piss me off is what you did.” He sinks his fingers in the soil, clenches his teeth so he won’t start pulling up clumps of dirt and pelting him with it.
“The rancher explained who we are, right?” the skinny kid asks.
“Yeah,” Link says. The dirt digs under his nails. He can feel the eyes of the other one on him. He wants a rock in his fist to throw, he wants to stop choking on fairy water, he wants to stick his hands in the ground and turn this whole clearing into an abyss, he—
He bites at the inside of his cheek until he tastes blood.
Idiots, every single one of them.
And you?
Especially me, shut up.
The skinny kid is still talking. “You don’t want to learn about any of the other heroes?”
Link can’t help but make a face. “No?”
#thank you for the asks I am sending you flowers and chocolates#for Mask pov: yes the 'him' is Time and yes Mask is mentally throwing daggers at his face#kane25#cadence fic#lu fic#fic asks
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Kirby x Deltarune: A Gamer's Fever Dream
The idea I had here was that Berdly and Kris were playing a new Kirby game Toriel let Asgore choose for Kris. Kris and Berdly played Megaton Punch and Samurai and Berdly lost. Out of fustration, slammed his notebook so hard, that it cracked the tv opened a fountain inside the tv.
Pacifist Route: Berdly stumbled off somewhere hoping to get home. Ralsei then appears and tells Kris why did Berdly open a fountain. Before anything else is said, a black-haired girl with a beret asks them both are they new here. She introduces herself as Adeleine. Before Ralsei introduces himself and Kris. They get cut off when a dark blue entity snatches Ralsei. Adeleine tries to catch the entity, but is unsuccessful. So she then joins Kris to help find Ralsei. They eventually stumbled upon Bandana Waddle Dee after multiple inhabitants being spared. He then asks Adeleine how is she and what happened. She then explains what happened and Bandana Waddle Dee joins the both of them. They all eventually run into Whispy and wether you spare or "defeat" him, an apple will hit Kris really hard on the head causimg them to collapse. Their soul then comes out and splits in half causing Adeleine and Bandana Dee to freak out. It is now that you can choose who grabs the soul. Regardless of who you choose, Bandana Dee will still be the one to take action to everything. They later run into Meta Knight, who interrogates Bandana Dee and Adeleine for taking a struggling Kris with them and engages in battle. Whether you "defeat" or spare him, he knock your health to 1, but then evade hearing the voice of a fairy with a red bow in her pink hair, Ribbon. She introduces herself and tags along to help Kris. You later reach bubbly clouds and run into Gooey, who has Ralsei held captive by Magolor and Elfilin. Ribbon tries to tell Gooey that maybe the goat is "related" to him, but Gooey thinks otherwise and engages into battle. In this battle you have to spare Magolor, Elfilin, and Gooey. Afterwards, Kirby appears on the Warp Star and says that there is a rumor that someone is held captive at King Dedede's castle. And everyone jumps on the Warp Star. They then reach to Dedede's castle eventually reaching his throne room. They then find Berdly, alongside with Dedede. After some dialogue about Berdly saying that "he found his people", they engage in battle and regardless of "defeating" or sparing them, Dedede and Berdly apologise for the trouble and Gooey apologies to Ralsei for what happened earlier. Berdly and Ralsei then introduced themselves along with Magolor and Elfilin Ralsei then explains a fountain is to be sealed if they can leave. So Dedede guides everyone to the Fountain of Dreams and everyone makes their final goodbyes, although Berdly seems sad. Before going, Dedede placed his hand on Berdly's shoulder and told him that he would see him someday. The fountain is sealed and Kris and Berdly woke up in Kris bedroom Berdly asks Kris that one day, his dreams will be a reality. They both then went to Toriel for pie.
Extras:
Kirby 64 Good Ending referenced with Ribbon
A weird route with Bandana Dee is impossible
Galacta Knight is a secret boss if you back track everyone to where Kris and Ralsei first were. (Idea by u/Jevil-Deltarune)
There is a small chance you will find a door in King Dedede's castle that leads to a gray Haltmann. If you talk to him, he will disappear afterwards.
If you name yourself Kirby, there will be a ex mode instead of regular.
Galacta Knight (Aeon Hero Normal) - Pacifist Route
Aeon Hero (Light) - Neutral Route
Aeon Hero (Dark) - Weird Route
#kirby#kirby au#bandana waddle dee#king dedede#meta knight#adeleine#kris dreemurr#berdly#deltarune#toriel#deltarune au#ralsei#kirby ribbon#magolor#elfilin kirby#gooey kirby
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20 Q's for Fic Writers
tagged by: @chameliyun, thank you so much <33
1 - How many works do you have on ao3?
131 works so far ! 97 of them are for haikyuu!! and i cannot wait to celebrate my 100 hq fics hehe
2 - What's your total ao3 word count?
323,624 words :0 i didn't think it'd be that much, i tend to write short things, i'm excited to have written so many words !!!
3 - What fandoms do you write for?
i have posted for haikyuu, death note, bnha, yuri on ice, free, breath of fire iv, and fairy tale for some unknown reason XD but i have unposted / unfinished fanfic for a bunch of other things like hunter x hunter or fma
4 - What are your top five fics by kudos?
chat me up has always been my most popular fic and tbh ? yeah i see why XD it is one of the most fun and chatfics were popular at the time. after that come ...or not, blue like the sky, silent trust and saw my momma dad cheese
5 - Do you respond to comments?
yes !! fandom is a community first and foremost for me, and posting is also a way to interact. comments are immensely lovely to get and answer !!
6 - What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?
ooh probably love me right ?? it's kinda the angstiest i've written... ever. but some nights is also. bad end. solely by virtue of being post apo and not very optimistic about it. i wanna rewrite it someday because i actually really liked that AU and it's not the best right now hmmm
7 - What is the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?
honestly hasetsu tour guides (which is a series but shhh) is the happiest thing i've written ?? it's not the most fun in terms of plot but everyone is content with their life in a way i've not really written a lot
8 - Do you get hate on fics?
nope, not well known enough XD and i'm not complaining about it
9 - Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
i do ! i have no clue if there's a specific kind i stick to though, most of it isn't even posted or even written past heavy planning. trans cyborg smut is on its way though @notsuchasecret :3
10 - Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?
i have written or co-written a NUMBER of crossovers. most are not on ao3 yet (or... ever...) but i have posted death note x snow white and hxh x little red riding hood, so. however i do think that owari no seraph x the frog princess (the russian fairy tale) is the wildest one so far !
11 - Have you ever had a fic stolen?
not to my knowledge, but that'd be kinda funny tbh ? imagine coming across your own obscure niche things in the wild. i'd almost be more disappointed it's not a new fic for my teeny fandom corner lmao
12 - What's the longest you've spent working on one fic? And the shortest?
the shortest would probably be a couple hours, for guardian of his king (written in a fugue state at like 3am, after Syb shared the drawing that inspired it. two of us fell in a trance btw, this was a POTENT artwork). the longest... i don't dare calculate... but it is measured in years and i haven't even started writing yet <3
13 - Have you ever co-written a fic before?
if you count detailed planning and extensive oral storytelling, many !! my best friend and i are very prolific behind the scenes, to her dismay XD. i thiiiiiink she is the only co-writer i have had ? but i LOVE doing group fics and i'd love to do it with other people
14 - What's your all-time favorite ship? From all fandoms?
"you ask questions i have no answers to" is what i was gonna say and then my brain went "well apart from bokuaka which has to be out of the competition-" so i may have an answer actually hahaha
15 - What's a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?
oooh my god that naruto fountain of youth AU is never gonna be written. i have so so so much planned and i sift through and add more from time to time, but like... i pick my battles a little more wisely than this behemoth
16 - What are your writing strengths?
i'm not sure ! i do think writing dialogue is easier for me than most other things, and i love doing fun formatting / narrative constraints
17 - What are your writing weaknesses?
i forget to put down half of the words on the paper so my sentences make no sense and it's horrible to edit <- loves editing. doesn't love when i reread myself and every five sentences i have to think "who tf wrote this and what the hell does it mean. how do you go from here to there ??? oh wait i forgot a sentence again"
18 - Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?
english isn't my first language. i write dialogue in another language 99% of the time. i don't think this question really takes into account the amount of ESL writers who are basically always doing this
to stay closer to what the question was meant to ask though, i have written sentences, in the middle of english fics, in languages that me or most readers don't speak. it is usually either a LONG process of looking up grammar rules, vocabulary, existing sentences etc... or what i did once, "write with mistakes because the person is learning the language still"
it is good imo to have characters speak their native tongue, or to add your own HCs onto characters and make them speak in their new native tongue, but it can be done more or less respectfully and more or less clearly. how do you include a translation, if at all ? is it jarring in the flow of your fic ? what about inserting song lyrics in another language ? it's a case by case basis for me tbh, and as a reference i really love how yuri on ice did it during the anime
19 - First fandom you wrote for?
i don't recall what i first wrote for exactly but i first posted for death note in 2015 :0 a while back !!
20 - Favourite fic you've written?
i don't have one at the moment, my criteria isn't defined enough these days. maybe some will jump out more later as they did in the past but for now i can say i love most of my children equally lmao
it took me a while to answer, sorry, and i'm too tired to tag anyone but DO feel free to say i tagged you if you wanna do it !!!!!!!
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A Trip to the Lake - Sidon x Reader
“if possible, and as silly as you want to make it: imagines where reader is link’s companion fairy (like navi). all i can imagine is sidon looking like he's talking to thin air, and everyone is confused, but he lifts up one of his little fin-flap thingies and it turns out you were sitting on his shoulder the whole time” - anon
this was my very first request on this page, and i’m so happy to have FINALLY finished it! when first reading it, it reminded me of that episode from the office where jim and pam are talking on the world’s smallest bluetooth, and jim pranks dwight into thinking he’s talking to himself. so, needless to say that i used some dialogue and inspo from that. (s5 ep7) this one took me a while, and i DEFINITELY need to brush up on writing lol
enjoy :)
(p.s.: i know totk has definitely changed they way we’ve expected hyrule to be rebuilt, so i’m just gonna pretend that we haven’t seen anything yet and keep everything normal-ish for this little piece.)
y/n - your name
(requests are open!)
Toto Lake is always beautiful this time of year. But you can’t see it, anyway. All you can see is the inside of Sidon’s ear fin. You’ve sat on his shoulder the whole trip up, and how you’ve managed to stay on, and hidden, is a mystery to the both of you. You're all sat on the bank side, the other three looking out into the waters. You? All you can see is a deep scarlett fin.
Zelda and Link decided to join the two of you. You don't seem to know that they think you're not there, yet. You try to make conversation, but the sound of your voice is muffled by Sidon's ear fin. Zelda is going on and on about how beautiful Castletown is looking after the restoration of most of the buildings and fountains, as well as how much foliage has grown since the malice has disappeared. Link pulls out the Sheikah Slate and shows Sidon a photo. You manage to catch a quick glimpse before he puts it away.
“Wow!” Sidon says. “Castletown is really coming together.”
Zelda smiles. “I can’t wait to see how it will look when everything’s finished! With so many homes and businesses rebuilt, hopefully it will be as lively as it was before the Calamity.”
You sit quietly, listening to their conversation. You’ve caught on by this point, and you really want to make it worth while.
“Hey,” you whisper. “what sounds good for dinner?”
Sidon thinks for a moment. “I really like the idea of hearty salmon for tonight. How does that sound to you?”
Zelda and Link both give him a look of confusion.
“Well,” Zelda begins, “that was extremely out of context, but I do love hearty salmon.”
Link nods in agreement.
Sidon turns to Zelda. “What do you mean?”
“Hearty salmon.” she continues. “Didn't you ask if it sounded good?”
“Yes, but--”
“Are you alright, Sidon?” Zelda stands up and places her hand on Sidon’s forehead. “You feel a little cold.”
“I mean…” Sidon watches her sit back down. “that could be because of the contrast of Zora and Hylian body temperatures.”
“Very true.”
Everyone sat in silence for a bit. Zelda was wading in the shallow part of the lake, and Link was skipping pebbles across the water.
“You know what would be great?” Sidon asked.
“Hmm.”
“If we had some bright-eyed crab with our salmon."
Zelda and Link once again give him that look.
“Huh?” Zelda stands up and walks over to him.
“What?”
Zelda sighs. “Are you sure you’re feeling well?”
“Yes, Princess.” Sidon speaks a little more sternly. “I’m feeling perfectly normal.”
Link snickers at the two of them.
“I’m being serious!” She continues on. “You’ve not been your normal self today, Sidon. You’ve been talking to thin air, laughing over nothing, and going on about dinner plans we didn’t even make the whole time we’ve been here. What’s going on?”
“I’m talking to y/n.”
“Y/n’s not here, Sidon!”
Sidon raises an eyebrow at her. “What are you talking about? I have been ta— ”
“Wait, shut up.”
“I’m sorry?”
Zelda puts a finger to her lips and whispers. “Shh. Do you hear that?”
Sidon’s eyes widen. “Hear what?”
“Breathing… Is that you?”
“Well, I am breathing, yes.”
Zelda looks around. “Well, stop. Hold your breath.” She walks over to the other side of Sidon. “I still hear it… Who’s there? Link?!” She turns to look at the boy in blue.
OH!!!” Sidon raises up his ear fin, and there you are, sitting on his shoulder.
“Hi!” You wave at Zelda.
Link is absolutely rolling with laughter.
Zelda’s face turns bright red in humiliation. “I—”
Sidon interrupts. “I seriously forgot you couldn’t see y/n! I’m so sorry for worrying you!”
Zelda sits back down yet again, her face buried in her hands from embarrassment.
“You have to admit though,” You jump off Sidon’s boulder and walk over to her. “that was the funniest hour and a half you’ve had in a long time.”
Zelda lifts her head. “Yeah, you’re right.”
“And besides,” you add. “you’re always invited to dinner!”
#sidon#prince sidon#prince sidon fanfic#prince sidon imagine#prince sidon x reader#prince sidon fanfiction#prince sidon reader insert#reader insert#x reader#x reader fanfiction#reader insert fanfiction#legend of zelda#legend of zelda imagine#legend of zelda reader insert#legend of zelda x reader#legend of zelda fanfiction#legend of zelda fanfic#imagine#imagine requests#a trip to the lake
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Don’t have official art of her in her armour yet, but Barta! Barta von BOTW who is a canon character, if you remember she’s the Gerudo soldier who was captured by the Yiga and then ran off to find the great fairy fountain. She’s a fairly innessential background npc and so therefore she has crumbs of characterization but those crumbs are delicious to me so I have built her up into one of my favourite characters ever.
She’s a soldier in Gerudo town, or as we call it Palace city, but is originally from a small village in the west desert below the cliffs. In terms of her dialogue when I write her, her actual words and grammatical structure are pretty formal, because Gerudo is obv her first language and she learned to speak Trader’s Tongue (the common language between the kingdoms of the golden continent) from lesson books pretty much exclusively and isn’t used to casual conversation. But her tone and general demeanour is like that of Thor in Thor: Ragnarok, which is very fun. She is very fun.
She’s bold and headstrong but sometimes reckless and doesn’t always look before she leaps but still always lands on her feet. Her and Link make a chaotic but very skilled pair in battle and quickly become best friends. They compliment each other very well, sharing many of the same strengths as well as flaws, but that can sometimes cause problems when they don’t have someone around to be their common sense. They share a braincell, you could say.
She likes cats, watching Sandseal racing, pretty girls and a cold noble pursuit on a particularly hot day. She’s best with a spear but proficient with a scimitar as well. She’s the best best friend a hero could ask for :)
#mod car#Redesigns#gerudo redesign#Gerudo#botw gerudo#botw barta#chasing dragons#botw art#loz breath of the wild
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Camus (All Star)
Translator: Mimi (twitter: _mimisaurora)
Proofreader: Lala (twitter: i_am_gamer)
Editors: Atsu, Noemi (twitter: dreaminbeyond)
Chapter One — The Ice Earl
The Next Day...
Tsukimiya-sensei is filming a commercial appearance in the studio today.
I decide to go and watch since I took part in the production of the commercial’s background music.
Ringo Tsukimiya: Ohayappu~, Haru-chan.
Haruka Nanami: Ah, Tsukimiya-sensei. Are you on your way to the studio?
Ringo Tsukimiya: Yep, let’s make our way over together! I look forward to today!
I met Sensei on the way and we proceeded to head to the studio together.
Camus-senpai is also participating in today’s commercial shoot along with agency colleagues Tsukimiya-sensei, Cecil Aijima, and Kurosaki-senpai...
Yesterday, I worried over who I would choose to partner up with, but decided to go with Camus-senpai in the end.
The president should have told him about it already, but I still need to introduce myself properly when we meet in-person.
Ringo Tsukimiya: Haru-chan, what’s wrong? You look tense. Are you nervous?
Tsukimiya-sensei smiles at me as we reach the door.
Haruka Nanami: Y-yes, just a little…
I can’t just quit now that I’ve chosen my partner.
I have to create a unit song and then win at the song festival with a solo, all with Camus-senpai, or risk being let go from the company.
I had made up my mind yesterday, but now that it came time to actually meet with him, my feet refuse to move.
I can’t compose a song without knowing the singer well.
This is why I have to start a dialogue with him and build a trusting relationship.
I want him to recognize my resolve and show the benefits I can offer him in this partnership.
I have to do it. But, can I really?
When it comes down to it, it’s a little scary...
Ringo Tsukimiya: It’s alright. You have the ability to overcome this challenge ahead; I believe in you.
But, if you keep looking like that, even the goddess of luck might run away! Look here, smile, smile!
Tsukimiya-sensei lifts the corners of my lips with his forefingers and smiles.
Haruka Nanami: O...okay!
That’s right. I can’t hesitate now. I answer Sensei with the best smile I could muster and I place my hand on the studio door.
Staff A: Move the center flower vase a little farther to the right! Now, adjust the chandelier’s angle!
Staff B: Hey! Where’s another flash reflector—?
The set is alive with activity.
Staff A: Ringo-san, good morning. I look forward to working with you today.
Ringo Tsukimiya: Me too! Let’s take some good shots today~
Sensei, who would be performing the commercial’s leading role, is immediately ushered away to prepare. Not wanting to be a bother, I move to watch the filming from the corner of the studio.
I wonder where Camus-senpai is…
Camus: Good morning, Tsukimiya-san. It is a pleasure to be working with you today.
From a short distance, I see Camus-senpai greet Tsukimiya-sensei with a gentle voice.
Ringo Tsukimiya: Morning, Camus-chan. ...A gentleman on site, as usual. I’m getting chills down my spine.
Camus: It is simply a matter of keeping public and private affairs separate.
Senpai, who I often see on TV and magazines, wears a composed expression on his face as he responds. He was like a completely different person in comparison to our prior encounter after the press conference the other day.
The shoot is about to start; I wonder if it'd be okay to greet him after…
The commercial being filmed is to sell a shampoo boasting three different gorgeous aromas.
The sets and costumes unify to exude a luxurious atmosphere, perfectly reflecting the concept of “A Princess’ Fragrance”.
Grand chandeliers and stained glass. A small water fountain placed in the middle.
Everything down to the smallest detail catches my eye with its stunning beauty.
Tsukimiya-sensei, who has finished makeup and wardrobe, moves to the center of the set and the filming begins.
In his dress, he looks like a fairy princess who has completely stepped out of a storybook.
And three men will be escorting him.
The first person to take his hand in a graceful manner, smiling at him kindly is--
Cecil Aijima: Welcome, Fairy Princess. I will be guiding you for a short while. Well then, let us go.
Cecil-san, the prince of Agna Palace, remarkably shines with exotic charm in his formal attire. There is refinement in every aspect of his demeanor; it feels noble.
Cecil-san is always kind and gentle, but doing this, I remember how he’s actually a prince.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: I’m not gonna pretend to be an escort. Just follow me. I’ll show you… a real dream.
Kurosaki-senpai’s wild atmosphere seems to target the gentle and calm Tsukimiya-sensei and Cecil-san.
With his charm like a shining blade, he commands the attention of those around him. And then…
Ringo Tsukimiya: ...Camus.
Camus: Have you called? Mademoiselle.
Senpai’s role is that of a head butler serving the princess. I figured it out by watching a piece of his acting for only a few seconds after filming started.
Between Cecil-san and Kurosaki-senpai's personalities, his mere presence makes him stand out. Sitting or standing, his elegance is impeccable.
Even so, he perfectly compliments Tsukimiya-sensei’s leading role.
Haruka Nanami: Camus-senpai… is amazing.
He seems to keep everything necessary for filming in mind, from his co-star’s habits, the camera’s location, and even being mindful of the way the light hits.
On top of that, by not allowing any actions to go to waste, it encourages everyone to get the best shot.
Staff A: Ringo-san. It looks a bit cluttered with four people in the center, so there’s one person’s placement I'd like to change…
Staff A: The position is going to be difficult because of how close it is to the fountain, so ideally I'd like to ask Camus to move...
Ringo Tsukimiya: You’re right. It may be difficult for anyone other than Camus-chan to go that way. Would you be able to do it?
Camus-senpai responds to the difficult request with a smile and the apologetic staff do their best in return.
One can tell even from such a small exchange that he is well trusted in this field.
Senpai was in such perfect form that you’d begin to believe that although Tsukimiya-sensei is the main character, without Camus-senpai, the filming just wouldn’t work out.
This is the man who will be my partner. This is the person who I will make music for. I trembled under the weight of my own choice.
Ringo Tsukimiya: Ah!
Camus: Please make sure to be careful. It'd be bad for Madam’s pretty fingertips to get hurt.
Camus-senpai carefully supports Tsukimiya-sensei who trips on the steps.
Ringo Tsukimiya: Hehe. Thank you.
He naturally escorts Sensei as if it were choreographed from the beginning, and they dance in the radiant light.
And then, the princess stretches out his hand toward the foreign prince and sharp-eyed young man.
I know nothing about social dancing, but it's a breathtakingly beautiful sight.
I’m fascinated by the luxurious atmosphere and everyone’s charm, butー
Cecil Aijima: Camus! Please stop that!
During the break as the lighting is being adjusted, I hear Cecil-san express his displeasure.
At his voice, Camus-senpai turns around.
Camus: You’re being loud, Aijima. Can you not be a little quieter? What are you telling me to stop, anyway?
Cecil Aijima: Don’t play dumb! You hit me upside the head when we passed each other during filming!
Huh…? Did Senpai really do such a thing?
It may have been because I was watching from afar, but he remained elegant, graceful and completely attentive until the very end…
Camus: I’m sorry about that, Your H-i-g-h-n-e-s-s.
His mocking attitude confirms Cecil-san’s words to be true.
Camus-senpai crosses his legs in his chair and glances at Cecil-san as though he were an idiot.
Camus: However, isn't it worse to have you sticking your head in my way every time I walk by?
Cecil Aijima: I am not sticking out my head on purpose!
And this leads the two of them to begin arguing.
I’d thought since they were from royal and aristocratic families, on top of having lived together during the Master Course, that they were sure to get along.
Are they not on good terms with each other?
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Seriously… What a brat.
Kurosaki-senpai is reading a magazine and merely turns to glance, but just as quickly turns to look away.
Tsukimiya-sensei is away from his seat and in a meeting with staffー
W-what should I do? S-should I stop them?
Select the phrase!
Keep watching (+15 Love)
Although Camus-senpai had been working perfectly up to that point, to have hit Cecil-san’s head during the filming…
I decide to just watch as the scene unfolds.
Cecil Aijima: Camus! Please apologize honestly. Even if I was in the way, I did not mean to do it on purpose!
Camus: ‘Not on purpose’? Well then, there really is no helping you. You’re an incredibly thickheaded cat.
Cecil Aijima: What do you mean...?
Camus: Listen well, fool. In what kind of situation do you need to get close enough for me to be able to hit you on the head where the camera could see you?
Haruka Nanami: Ah…
Maybe he’s referring to Cecil-san’s placement?
The blocking for this scene is difficult with four people moving to the same place at the same time.
For him to get so close that Camus-senpai can secretly hit Cecil-san on the head probably meant that the two of them were being filmed over each other depending on the position of the camera.
I’m sure this is what Camus-senpai is trying to tell him.
Cecil Aijima: Ugh… I wish you would just say that.
Cecil-san mumbles a complaint, causing Senpai to glare at him and retort with, “Would you want me to ruin the mood by saying something unnecessary during the shoot?”
He went on to add that it should be expected that Cecil-san would be able to notice and react accordingly to his co-stars' every move; that he needed to understand this level of detail before saying anything else.
Haruka Nanami: That surely… may be…
It may have been a little harsh, but Camus-senpai is coaching Cecil-san.
Cecil Aijima: Ugh…
Camus: What’s wrong? Your senior has taught you. Don’t you have anything to say?
Cecil Aijima: Guh… T-thank you… v-very much…
Camus: Hmph. What’s the point in saying thanks when it’s asked of you? It’s best not to say anything in that case.
Cecil Aijima: Camus! You just want to say I am wrong no matter what I do!
Camus: And you just noticed? My, a cat’s brain is smaller than that of a human, so it’s no wonder you’re so stupid.
H-huh… Just as I suspected, he just wants to be mean, doesn’t he..?
Cecil Aijima: I am not a cat! I am also not stupid! Did you know in Japan those who call others stupid are the stupid ones!
Camus: Oh? Well then, you just said ‘stupid’ so you’re also as stupid as I thought.
Cecil Aijima: Non! This only applies to the first person who said it!
Ringo Tsukimiya: Hey. What were you two up to while I was gone?
Just as it seems like things are about to get even worse, Tsukimiya-sensei returns, and the studio grows calm and bright again.
Ringo Tsukimiya: Alright, that’s enough fighting; let’s take some more shots. Kurorin, can you stand by too?
Ranmaru Kurosaki: I’m always ready, Tsukimiya-san.
Tsukimiya-sensei also urges Camus-senpai and Cecil-san to return to their previous positions; they reluctantly comply.
Ringo Tsukimiya: Now, let’s do this. Camus-chan.
Camus: It goes without saying—I’ll show you the perfect attendant.
When the filming begins again, Camus-senpai’s demeanor changes, becoming as serene as he was before the break.
There is no trace of animosity in his attitude towards Cecil-san, who was initially unhappy as well, but soon regains his on-camera face—
After that, the filming goes smoothly.
At the end of the commercial’s filming, I make my way back toward Camus-senpai to introduce myself again.
Haruka Nanami: Excuse me, Senpai…
Camus: ...What? Ah, you little girl.
He glares at me when I call out to him while he’s preparing to go home. He looks very… morose.
Haruka Nanami: Hello, I’m Haruka Nanami. I just wanted to say…
Camus: So, you’re my partner… What a great nuisance.
His gaze bores into mine, his voice like ice. It’s such a stark difference from his gentle demeanor during filming that I couldn't help but feel tense.
I, however, couldn’t let myself get intimidated.
Haruka Nanami: Yes. And as your partner, I will create a song that will make you shine. I look forward to working with you on this!
I bow deeply.
I remain that way and do not move, I hear his voice from over my head.
Camus: An idiot like you is going to create a ‘song that will make me shine’? I’m quite amazed and frankly speechless. Know your place and then open your mouth to speak, fool.
Haruka Nanami: I-I’m sorry. But, I…
Sure, I may not know how to write music for him, but he should understand my enthusiasm. When I go to open my mouth again, he lets out a huff through his nose.
Camus: But… this is also work. I will be your partner as long as Saotome orders me to.
However, recognize I do not approve of you. Let me be the first to say I’m not even interested in the unit or the song festival.
Of course, how you debut is up to you. Just don’t expect me to cooperate.
Haruka Nanami: That’s…
I’m at a loss for words at his remarks, more cruel than I could have imagined.
Camus: All you have to do is be good and bring me a song. As it is a job, I know that I have to keep up appearances, so I'll even take a quick look. Don't expect anything more than that.
Haruka Nanami: U-uh... But… What about the meetings and…?
I'm so baffled that words fail me. Can I really make a good song without his help?
Camus: I don’t care. What are you doing now? This conversation is over. Get lost. You’re an eyesore.
Camus-senpai spits out coldly from over his shoulder and drives me away from the studio.
Haruka Nanami: ...Hah.
I trudge along the sidewalk on my walk home from the studio.
Haruka Nanami: I was prepared, I had meant to do it, but…
I feel depressed thinking back to Camus-senpai’s cold gaze and unforgiving words.
He at least agreed to be my partner but…
Can I even make a unit and solo song this way?
Haruka Nanami: ...This is bad. This can’t be.
I shake my head.
I’m certainly shocked to be told he’s not interested so frankly…
But remembering the hospitality I noticed during the commercial’s filming, surely… he’s not just a cold person. That’s what I’d like to think.
Haruka Nanami: I have to do my best…
That’s when I notice a shadow stretching out over the road.
It’s…
Cecil Aijima: I had been waiting for you, my princess.
Haruka Nanami: Cecil-san...
Cecil Aijima: I have something to tell you. Please allow me a little bit of your time.
Cecil and I go to a nearby cafe to talk.
Cecil Aijima was scouted by the agency around the same time as the rest of us.
I was so busy with work since I joined the agency that I hadn’t seen much of him around.
He’s always gentle and kind and his strange remarks can be surprising at times, but he’s overall a very good friend.
I didn’t tell him this, but Cecil-san has the same colored eyes and ambiance to that of a black cat I had before.
Sometimes, I get this odd sense of familiarity with him.
I wonder what that black cat was doing now— his name was Kuppuru.
Cecil Aijima: Haruka. I heard you had chosen Camus as your partner. I am against it.
The minute Cecil-san sits down, he speaks with a serious expression on his face.
Haruka Nanami: You’re… against it?
I absentmindedly repeat his words and he nods in agreement.
Cecil Aijima: YES. Camus is a cold person. You are bound to get hurt. I do not want to see you hurt.
Haruka Nanami: Cecil-san…
He looks worried. He went as far as to even wait for me.
Cecil Aijima: You are a shining flower. I want you to always smile. That would not be possible with Camus. Please end your partnership with him.
It’s because I’m feeling so down that his kindness fills me with warmth.
However…
Haruka Nanami: Yes, Camus-senpai’s attitude may feel a little cold. I thought he was a little scary if I’m being completely honest.
But, during today’s filming, he paid careful attention when he escorted Tsukimiya-sensei.
I could tell when they interacted that the staff trusted him…
If he were truly a cold and scary person and treated his job as just work, he wouldn’t pay extra care to his surroundings like that...
I share these thoughts with Cecil-san.
Haruka Nanami: I looked at that and thought he could probably be a kind person after all. And, about you too, even though you’d fought, I think he was trying to help you as your senior.
To say that I am not afraid of Senpai is a lie, but I do absolutely want to try my best. Cecil-san looks sad at my response.
Cecil Aijima: Non. That is only when he is working.
Camus working is amazing. I am grateful for his guidance. I even… hold some respect for him.
But if he were to become your partner, you would meet the side of Camus outside of that. Everyday Camus is a cruel person.
Cecil-san’s body begins to tremble and his fingers curl, he speaks.
Cecil Aijima: Bully, tyrant, liar, selfish, ruins his food, sleeps weird, does not respect the Muse, violent, quick to yell.
Haruka Nanami: I-is that so..?
Cecil Aijima: That is not all. Camus does not listen to people. He will say one thing, and then turn around and say something completely different with no issue. He likes fish. He likes dogs.
Haruka Nanami: Uh… Fish and... dogs?
Cecil Aijima: Fish and dogs are terrible creatures! Camus knows I am not good with dogs yet he allows one to roam freely in his room!
He lied to me about the fact there was no fish and made me eat okaka with tuna!
Haruka Nanami: Well that… you know, it was to train you… and fish is really nutritious…
Cecil Aijima: Non! He just likes to see people upset! I know what that kind of people are called in Japan. He is ‘rotten to the core’!
Haruka Nanami: That’s...
Cecil-san is a very straight-forward person, he’s clear about what he likes and what he dislikes.
But he usually isn’t one to talk bad about others.
To have him speaking like this… what happened during the Master Course?
Cecil Aijima: Besides, Camus holds no love for music.
Haruka Nanami: Eh...?
As I look up in surprise, Cecil-san quietly lowers his head.
Cecil Aijima: Camus does not love music. He does not care about music. And the music does not love him.
Haruka Nanami: He… doesn’t love music?
Um, are you sure you’re not mistaken? I think his songs are very wonderful…
Up until now, I’ve listened to his singing a couple of times. I find his clean singing to be charming and the reason why I want to be his partner.
His music is highly regarded by the public; there’s no way they could be wrong.
I don’t believe that people who sing like that could hold no love for music….
Cecil Aijima: I have received guidance from Camus, so I am aware. There is no doubt that his music is amazing. It captivated people. But, there is no love there.
Creating a song for Camus would be like sowing seeds on the icy ground. No flower will bloom. Even if it is you.
When he finishes speaking, his gaze looks very sad.
Haruka Nanami: Cecil-san…
Cecil Aijima: If you stay together with Camus, your dreams will not come true. Please. Please change your partner to anybody else.
I realized then that Cecil-san was sincerely looking out for me.
What should I do...?
Select the phrase!
It’s something I’ve decided for myself (+15 Love)
Haruka Nanami: This is something I decided for myself after all, so I’m going to try and pull through to the end. Besides, I couldn’t think of him as such a heartless person...
Cecil Aijima: Gosh! Muse, you are too kind. Someday, you will be in danger. Your kindness will end up getting you hurt.
Haruka Nanami: I’m sorry. But… I want to do my best.
Cecil-san’s gaze lowers and then he quietly nods when I convey my decision.
Cecil Aijima: All right. If you say so, then I can not oppose it.
But, Muse. Whenever you begin to think you can not stand it, please call out to me. I will definitely come to rescue you.
Haruka Nanami: Thank you for worrying about me, but I’ll be okay.
But...
Should I get into any real trouble, I’ll come talk to you again.
Cecil Aijima: Yes! My princess!
Cecil-san beams happily and we leave the coffee lounge together.
From that day on, I began my research to learn more about Camus-senpai’s working habits.
If he really holds no interest or love for music, then why does he sing?
For what reason did he come to Japan and join the Shining Agency?
I read several articles Camus-senpai appeared in with books and magazines, and when I gathered the courage, repeatedly asked questions to the people around me.
Haruka Nanami: He’s really reserved, there isn’t much to be said…!
But, I didn’t gather much information like I thought I would.
Haruka Nanami: Well… Seeing as he comes from a family of nobility, he’s typically called the count idol or noble idol…
Recently it seems his elegant demeanor and his treatment of fans as if they were proper ladies has made him popular on TV.
His style of performance is referred to as “Butler Idol”. The earl acting as a butler. It’s a little strange to think about.
Haruka Nanami: Is ‘Camus’ a stage name...?
His name had been announced as just ‘Camus’. I’m not even sure if that’s his last name either. The only other things I know are that he has a dog named Alexander and he loves Japanese sweets.
According to Shinomiya-san, an animal lover, Camus-senpai’s dog is a ‘veeery cute doggie!’, but...
Haruka Nanami: What Shinomiya-san considers to be ‘cute’ is very broad, so it probably isn’t… the best to go off of.
He’s even called a shoebill, quite a scary-looking bird, cute before…
Then again, anything smaller than himself is good enough to be cute for Shinomiya-san.
And then, Jinguji-san mentioned a little amusedly that “when he and I work together, he’d often tell me to just ‘get in the car.'"
Haruka Nanami: Is he close to Jinguji-san...? Then again, Jinguji-san’s a friendly person to just about anyone.
It looks like there’s no one in the agency who he’s personally close with.
Any official announcements coming from the office for the fans are, for the most part, unremarkable.
It wasn’t any help to scroll through the internet with its lack of credibility either.
In the end, I couldn't find anything close to Camus’ true face.
A few days later, my four senpai and I gather in one of the agency’s conference rooms to hold a meeting for the unit song.
I have to create the unit song first in order to avoid getting let go from the agency.
...At last, it’s starting now. This is my last chance. I have to pull myself together.
I tightly grip the handle of the briefcase I’ve brought with me. Inside is the sample to the unit song I’ve been working on over the past few days.
It was created with the idea of showcasing each of their personalities. It’ll be okay; I’m sure they’ll like it.
Reiji Kotobuki: So, should we take a look at whatcha got, Kouhai-chan?
Everyone's gaze falls on me and I stand while gulping.
Thinking back to the simulation I repeated numerous times in my room yesterday, I began my speech.
Haruka Nanami: ... that is what I think.
And seeing as this unit song is so highly anticipated, I want this to showcase everyone’s personalities.
Ai Mikaze: In short, what is it exactly?
Haruka Nanami: In the beginning, there are abundant solo parts, as highlighting your individualities will build anticipation for what would happen if we joined them together. Everyone will sing in these parts and the last one.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Get them excited with a bang? Well…That ain’t bad.
Haruka Nanami: And then, If I were to make a pattern of two pairs singing at a time, then we could demonstrate tons of diversity within one song.
Reiji Kotobuki: Hn. It’s easy to say, but can we pull it off? We’re pretty disconnected as it stands.
Haruka Nanami: I have made a sample. I hope for you to listen and tell me what you think…
Thanks to prior practice, I’m able to express my opinions relatively well.
Kotobuki-senpai didn’t spoil me too much, but he looks ready to listen.
Mikaze-senpai and Kurosaki-senpai are distant, but at least their ears are turned to me, indicating they’re listening.
The only one who gives no kind of response is Camus-senpai, who seems quite displeased as he looks down at the book he has on hand.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Oi, Camus. What the hell are you doing? Not a damn thing! This woman should be making the unit song with the help of her partner.
Camus: I don't care. It’ll be alright as long as I perform the song. Kurosaki, didn’t you also have no interest in the unit?
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Ah? I just took up the responsibility that comes with the job.
Camus: ‘‘Just took up the responsibility’’? To have a change of heart for such a reason is typical of a man that lacks pride.
Kurosaki-senpai's brow twitches and shoots up.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: You’re kidding me. You’re always kissin’ up to the audience, who the hell are you to talk?
Camus: No matter what I show on the outside, I’m still myself. I will never cooperate with a deadbeat like you. You disgraced scion.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: What’d you say?
Kurosaki-senpai stands from his chair at Camus-senpai’s words.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: You bastard. You’re seriously aggravating. Wearing such a cheap suit.
This time, Camus-senpai’s brow twitches. He places his book on the table and slowly stands from his own seat.
And then, the two of them begin to glare at each other with fire in their eyes.
Camus: I believe ‘cheap’ is a word that exists for you, Kurosaki.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Look in the mirror! What is even goin’ on with that white suit? You want me to force-feed you curry udon and stain your suit yellow? Huh??
Camus: Um… What is curry udon?
Kurosaki-senpai hesitates for a second, Camus-senpai asking with a serious expression.
But Camus-senpai looks curious. It seems he really doesn't know what curry udon is.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Are...Are you tryin’ to make me look stupid?
Camus: Huh? Do you think I have the kind of time to tell an idiot that he's being stupid?
Reiji Kotobuki: Now, now, you two. Play nice, play niiiice. A friend’s friend is everyone’s friend!
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Shut up. Back off, Reiji.
Camus: I don’t have any friends here.
Reiji Kotobuki: Guh-
Kotobuki-senpai tries to put himself in between Camus-senpai and Kurosaki-senpai’s glaring match, but is quickly pushed away by the both of them.
Haruka Nanami: Ah! Kotobuki-senpai!
Reiji Kotobuki: There, there. Settle down, you two! Peace is number one. Love and Peace!…………Guh?!
Kotobuki-senpai’s face is sandwiched between two protruding hands.
Reiji Kotobuki: M-mugyuuu… It huwts...
Ranmaru Kurosaki: ...Yeah. Oh yeah, I just had a good idea. Let’s make a 3 person unit. The earl will have to withdraw due to injury.
When Kotobuki-senpai is finally let go, Kurosaki-senpai snaps his fingers.
Camus: Don't you mean to say you'll be the one leaving? It’ll surely be more comfortable not having to be disturbed by such noise.
Camus-senpai grins, and with a laugh, rolls up his sleeves. This is really turning into a dangerous situation.
Reiji Kotobuki: Ah, that hurt. Excuse me? I’m an idol whose face is his livelihoodー!
Ai Mikaze: Hah... A waste of time. They’ve wasted five minutes and thirty seconds. Unbelievable.
W-what should I do...? There are still things that need to be discussed…
Select the phrase!
Do my best (+20 Love)
Haruka Nanami: E-excuse me! Please, listen!!
Nobody will listen to what I have to say at this rate. I earnestly raise my voice.
Camus: What...? Did you say something, fool?
Camus-senpai’s glare turns my way.
How… scary.
But, I can’t give up now.
Haruka Nanami: I-I did! Let’s continue the meeting. You may not want to, but it will never end if we don’t continue, so…
Camus: Hmph. Did they add another noisy animal? You must have a grand proposal to have responded with such a proud mouth.
Haruka Nanami: I-I… do have an idea…
As you previously mentioned at the press conference, everyone’s genre and voice is incredibly different.
When the unit was announced, I’m sure fans were wondering about what kind of song will end up being produced.
It’s exactly because of your prominent differences that if this song is done well, it will exceed everyone’s expectations. I want to amaze your fans.
The president must have formed this unit because he had high hopes for the four of them. I sincerely spoke to him in hopes that he would rejoin the meeting.
Haruka Nanami: And so… I want to make an idol-like song!
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Idol-like song...?
Haruka Nanami: Y-yes. Despite your differences, you’re all proud idols from Shining Agency and the president is anticipating it too…
At the mention of the president, Camus-senpai seems to ponder on it a little.
Camus: ...The president's expectations? Very well. Let’s hear the sample.
With a sullen look on his face, he sinks back into his chair.
Haruka Nanami: U-understood. I’ll get ready.
Camus-senpai’s attitude quickly changes. What could have happened?
It worries me, but it’d be troublesome if another fight broke out again. I quickly prepare.
Haruka Nanami: Well then, please listen.
SONG: "QUARTET NIGHT" (S RANK)
Ai Mikaze: Eeh... I’m surprised. If you’ve done this much at this rate, we’ll have to revise the estimate of completion.
Mikaze-senpai eyes widen just a little.
Haruka Nanami: T-thank you very much.
Ai Mikaze: I simply evaluated the current sample. Don’t get too excited.
The other two seem to enjoy the sample.
The only one who wouldn’t express whether they like it or not is Camus-senpai.
The gloomy look on his face didn’t change from before he had listened to the sample.
Haruka Nanami: Camus-senpai… how was it?
Camus: Hmph. If the other three don't have any objections, then that’s fine. Keep going.
That’s all he would say before he stood and promptly left the meeting room.
Reiji Kotobuki: Wait, wait, are you going home? A-ah. He left. Myu-chan’s cold!
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Tsk… I seriously can’t stand that guy.
Ai Mikaze: Well, he’s said he’s come to his conclusion, so he’s free to leave.
The sound of footsteps fade and silence falls in the conference room.
As Kurosaki-senpai and Mikaze-senpai explained, ‘the conversation is over’, so they pull out their magazines and laptop respectively.
Haruka Nanami: Um…
Ai Mikaze: What is it? Is there still something you’d like to discuss?
Haruka Nanami: Ah, no… I’ve said everything I wanted to at this point.
Ai Mikaze: I see. Good work today.
I don’t think I’m going to have any further discussions with them.
I wonder if I should leave too.
As I was trying to pack up my things, Kotobuki-senpai rests his chin on the table and smiles.
Reiji Kotobuki: So, how’s it going, Kouhai-chan? Is everything going good with Myu-chan?
Kotobuki-senpai doesn’t compromise when it comes to his work, but is normally a very cheerful and fun person.
It appears he’s talking about Camus-senpai when he says ‘Myu-chan’.
That senpai is… Myu-chan. Kotobuki-senpai is kind of incredible.
Haruka Nanami: About that, he… Camus-senpai is a man of many mysteries.
That’s it. If I ask the three people who work with him the most, I may end up discovering something.
Haruka Nanami: Excuse me, everyone. If you don’t mind, could you please tell me something about Camus-senpai?
Hope fills my gaze, but the kind of answer I receive is...
Ranmaru Kurosaki: Ah? I don’t know anything about that idiot. He’s annoying. That’s it.
This is not good.
According to Kotobuki-senpai, Camus-senpai doesn’t talk much about himself.
Ai Mikaze: All I have is some data on Silk Palace from when Camus starts to boast.
Mikaze-senpai taps at the keys on his laptop and shows me his screen.
Camus-senpai’s country… It’s a country so far north that one can view the aurora.
It is said that although a blizzard sweeps around it, it’s probably because of its terrain that the country itself is blessed with mild weather and is often referred to as a paradise of permafrost.
The queen is deified and their industries are very well developed.
Ai Mikaze: Ranmaru’s watch was manufactured in Silk Palace.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: What? Seriously?...But I actually like it.
Camus-senpai is very proud of his country and talks about it often.
From the queen, to the palace, to the nobles…
For me, a normal person from Japan, it’s like talking about a completely different world.
Reiji Kotobuki: Myu-chan doesn’t really talk much at all. All he does is just quietly read books. Well, Ranran and Ai-Ai are pretty quiet too~.
Kotobuki-senpai jokes around, but the other two completely ignore him.
Reiji Kotobuki: Ooh, you two should cooperate a little more. If Kouhai-chan doesn’t do well with Myu-chan, it could affect our unit song.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: I don’t know what I don’t know… Speaking of his sweet tooth, he’ll eat about five youkan before a live show. It gives me heartburn just thinkin’ about it.
He carries around his own sugar and his own condensed milk. If he were to fall to the ground, ants are definitely gonna be paying him a visit.
Ai Mikaze: And then… You’re right. When it comes to Camus, sometimes it yields contradictory data.
Haruka Nanami: So does that... imply that Camus-senpai is a liar?
Reiji Kotobuki: Ah—I’m pretty sure Myu-chan is a liar. He has tons of secrets. He’s discreet, keeping secrets from everyone.
He looks busy even on his days off and he never shares why.
Kotobuki-senpai tried to send him a New Year’s card once and asked for his address, but he was ignored.
They all lived in dormitories during the Master Course, but have now returned to their own homes.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: I don’t blame him for blowing you off, Reiji. No one wants your family’s bento shop New Year’s card.
Reiji Kotobuki: That’s not the problem. There is such a thing as being too secretive even for an idol.
Ai Mikaze: You see, that’s also not at all what I was saying. I was talking more in regards to the laws of physics.
… What does that even mean?
Ai Mikaze: I’m not going to think about it too hard. I don’t want to overheat.
Ranmaru Kurosaki: What are you? A car in the summer? I don't get you.
In the end, it seems like there are a lot of mysteries about Camus-senpai for the others as well.
In the days following, I looked into Camus-senpai further but came up with absolutely nothing.
Haruka Nanami: He’s keeping his secrets from everyone...
What bothers me after all of this was what Kotobuki-senpai said a couple of days ago.
Haruka Nanami: What in the world is Camus-senpai doing?
I want to know more about him. However, his attitude hasn’t changed and I highly doubt that he would want to talk.
Not being able to come up with a solution, I bury my head in my arms.
Haruka Nanami: Ah… It’s time already.
I had completely immersed myself in my work today in the studio and the day came to an end before I even noticed.
Tomorrow will come quickly, so I have to hurry home. Before that, I have to return loaned materials back to the agency….
There’s no sense of night or day in the entertainment business, but it seems like today everyone rushed home and all was incredibly silent through the agency’s corridor.
Haruka Nanami: It’s a little scary….
I carry a paper bag full with the materials and walk shakily down the dimly-lit corridor.
Then, a white shadow crosses my field of vision and I instinctually cry out.
Haruka Nanami: J-just now…
Camus-senpai?
It was definitely Camus-senpai who had turned the corner at the end of the corridor.
There weren’t any plans to come by the agency today according to his schedule, so what could he be doing at this hour?
Select the phrase!
Call out to him (+20 Love)
This is a valuable opportunity to find someone who is always busy like him to be alone. It may be rude to do so right now, but this might be my chance to talk to him. I trot over to the corner where I had seen him disappear.
Haruka Nanami: Excuse me…
I find him again in the back of the corridor and go to open my mouth so I can call out to him but—
Camus: Hmm. Is it okay to do this here…?
That’s when he goes into one of the conference rooms.
Haruka Nanami: Senpai…
As I raise my hand to try and knock on the door, a white light appears from inside.
Camus: It’s me… is it urgent? This isn’t a good place right now. Keep it short.
I hear Camus-senpai from the other side of the door speaking to someone in a low whisper.
I wonder if he’s on the phone in there. He’s speaking in a pretty serious tone.
I knew that I shouldn’t, but I couldn’t help but strain my ears and listen.
But, why hasn’t he properly turned on the lights?
The white light coming from the door didn’t look like light that would come from a flashlight either.
Thinking this to be strange, I listen to more of his voice.
Camus: It’s about Saotome’s assassination...?
Haruka Nanami: Eh…?
My heart skips a beat and I look up in surprise.
I feel like I heard something very scary just now. Did I get it wrong? But, I definitely…
Camus: Understood. Leave it to me. I am also curious to know what the chancellor’s party is doing. What it is they could be after in this country… Yes, goodbye.
The white light abruptly goes out at the same time his voice stops.
I notice and my heart begins to beat rapidly. I have a feeling I just heard something I wasn’t really supposed to…
What could Camus-senpai have been talking about? Was he rehearsing lines from a play or drama?
But, he had absolutely said ‘Saotome’. Did this happen to have the same name as the president?
In addition to saying, ‘chancellor’...
Come to think of it, he came from a family who has served under their queen for generations…
I hear a crash come from within the conference room and I snap out of my reverie.
I need to leave now. It’s not good to eavesdrop.
When I turn away with that in mind, the light from within the room reappears.
The light this time was much bigger than before. But it was not a candle or flashlight, it was a white and cold light.
Camus: Your Majesty. My sincerest apologies for the abruptness. But, has there been any unusual activity within the chancellor’s party recently?
I’m once again surprised by Camus-senpai, who, when he begins to speak again, uses a gentle tone entirely different from anything he’s used prior.
He has a soft way of speaking when behaving himself as an idol, but this is different. This may be the first time I’ve heard anything like it.
I’m curious, but in any case, I can’t stay here. I slowly begin to back away.
Camus: I expect to have something useful to report on Saotome’s case in the near future… I understand. Everything is at Your Majesty’s mercy.
Saotome’s case? It really was about the president…?
Haruka Nanami: Ack!
I end up kicking something and accidentally dropping my paper bag.
The materials scatter around the corridor where I stand and the loud noise it makes resounds throughout the hall.
Camus: Who’s there!?
In that second, the conference room’s door is aggressively flung open together with the sound of a sharp voice.
Shoot.
W-what should I do? I try to hurry and escape, but it’s too late. I’m frozen in place.
He walks into the corridor and I gingerly try to raise my head.
His icy eyes bore into mine from above.
Camus: You… What are you doing here?
Haruka Nanami: I-I’m sorry. I-I didn’t mean to overhear stuff about ‘S-Saotome’ or ‘Your Majesty’ in the first place…
I incoherently try to come up with excuses. I’m not even sure what I was saying.
Camus: Did you seriously hear all of that just now…?
Haruka Nanami: I-I am really sorry. Truly, t-that…
Camus: If that’s what you heard, then I cannot let you live.
He draws closer as his unfeeling gaze pierces through me.
I’m taken outside after being caught by Camus-senpai.
As I’m being led, I trudge along the night road.
Haruka Nanami: Um... Where are we headed?
Camus: ...
He says nothing and continues onward.
Eventually, we arrive at a great forest.
There are no streetlights, the inside of the forest appears to be pitch black, and nothing can be seen farther in.
I drag my feet, but he doesn’t hesitate to go in.
Haruka Nanami: Um…
Camus: Silence. Stay quiet and follow me.
It’s so dark inside that I can barely see out in front of me. Whenever the leaves sway, I feel as though something is about to jump out at me, and I can’t help but tremble.
What’s going to happen now? He said I couldn’t live; would he, in these woods...
Camus: What are you doing? We’re here.
With a twitch, I raise my head and—
There stands a gloomy tower, it looks like a vampire’s mansion.
Camus-senpai reaches the entrance of the tower and into his pocket where he takes out a key. With a familiar hand, he uses the key to open the door.
Camus: I’m home.
Eh...? Wait. I-is this Camus-senpai’s home?
Alexander: Bark. Bark bark bark.
Just then, a big dog jumps out.
Camus: Sorry for being late, Alexander. Did you get to eat well?
He breaks out into a smile and strokes Alexander’s well-groomed, beautiful fur.
Alexander: Arf arf.
The dog’s happy expression as he licks Senpai’s hand, unbefitting of his slightly scary face.
Alexander is definitely the name of his pet dog. This is his home, after all.
Camus: There, there. I very much want to play, but there are still some things I need to do. Wait a second, Alexander.
Alexander: Ruff!
Once he barks, he obediently follows Senpai’s order and goes to curl up by the side of the sofa.
The sofa is very beautifully made of leather. A chandelier hangs from the room’s ceiling; deep-crimson carpet covers the floor. A white fireplace, candle stands on the wall.
Its luxury fails to make me think this could be a personal residence, but it really is… Camus-senpai’s home, isn’t it…?
With eyes narrowed, he looks away from his dog and turns to face me.
Camus: Now then… To you. What were you doing there?
I cower under his icy glare. I frantically open my mouth to try to explain myself.
Haruka Nanami: U-um, I-I, I-I’m terribly sorry. I just wanted to know more about you in order to write a song…
I hadn’t gone to the office with the intention of eavesdropping. I speak as though my life depends on it, but his face only grew grim.
Camus: I see. I thought there had been someone sniffing me out these past few days… it was you?
His hand reaches out to take hold of my head, forcing me to look at him.
Haruka Nanami: Ah…
Suddenly, I notice his cold stare. I’m frozen with fear, for I could not turn my eyes away with my head caught.
Camus: You've crossed the line even for the likes of a fool. So, how much of it did you hear?
Scary. He’s incredibly furious. I shudder from feeling the temperature around me drop.
Haruka Nanami: I… I-I… I didn’t hear anything…
Camus: Oh? So, now you’re lying to me? How brave of you.
His icy gaze turns even sharper.
Haruka Nanami: I-I’m sorry… I heard about… the chancellor. Ah, and an assasination…
Camus: Is that so?
He gives a pleasant smile.
Camus: I really cannot let you live now that you’ve heard all that.
Haruka Nanami: I-I-I am terribly sorry! I will never ever tell anyone, so please…
Camus: Silence. You were looking into me, yet say this was just a blunder made by an airhead? Can I truly trust the words from someone like that?
Haruka Nanami: I-I’m sorry. T-that’s not at all what I meant, but…
He looks down at me, as I tremble with fear, and furrows his brows a bit.
Camus: But… it’d cause a lot of trouble if you were to suddenly disappear. And if I were to let you go then…
He seems to ponder on it for a while before looking as though he’s finally come to some kind of conclusion. He grins.
Without needing to think about it, a shudder runs down my back at his expression. He abruptly releases me from his grip and I fall onto the floor.
Haruka Nanami: Hyah!
He slowly approaches the sofa and sits, crossing his legs as he looks down on me.
Camus: I cannot allow you to live, but I’m no demon either. If you were to swear yourself to me and become my servant, it’d be the only way to save yourself. How does that sound?
Haruka Nanami: S-servant?! W-why is that the…
Camus: What? It’s really more on the terms of maid… It’s troublesome to always have to call for house cleaning; I merely want to have someone for myself.
He spares a glance around the extravagant room.
It does seem like it’d be difficult to clean, but…
Camus: There’s no worries if you want to say no. Suit yourself. Though… you do realize what will occur if you refuse?
W-what should I do? I hate the thought of becoming a servant.
But, what would happen to me if I were to refuse?
His expression is serious and he doesn’t seem to be taking this lightly.
My body refuses to move as though I were a frog trapped by the incredibly terrifying gaze of a snake.
Camus: I’ll give you only three seconds. Answer quickly. Now… will you or will you not become my servant?
Select the phrase!
If I have no other choice (+30 Love)
I hate it so much, but I have no choice. I part my trembling lips.
Haruka Nanami: Alright…
Camus: Oh? So you do have the ability to make the right decisions after all. I commend you.
He grins and chuckles, reaching out to trace my lip with his fingertip.
Camus: You wished for it with these lips, don’t forget that.
Haruka Nanami: Y-yes…
How did this happen? I shouldn’t have eavesdropped… but, there’s nothing I can do about my thoughtless act now.
Haruka Nanami: I’m incredibly sorry. W-Well… If you’ll excuse me…
I quickly lower my head and try to rush out of the room, but his hand catches me again.
Camus: Don’t play jokes with me. Did you think you could go home?
Haruka Nanami: Eh, I…
He laughs and locks the door with his free hand.
Haruka Nanami: Camus-senpai…?
Camus: Why are you surprised? Didn’t you agree to work for me today? I have a lot for you to do immediately.
Only a short moment later, a mop is promptly presented to me.
Wait… What?
Haruka Nanami: Starting now…? But, it’s already getting really late…
Who knows what time I’ll be able to go home if I start cleaning right now…
Camus: What are you talking about? It won’t be necessary to go home, you have work tomorrow and the day after, as well.
Haruka Nanami: Eh…Um…
Camus: Don’t worry about where you’ll be sleeping. I’m a kind master and will prepare a comfortable sofa for you. I appreciate you.
He laughs happily and calls towards the back of the room.
Camus: Rejoice, Alexander! Your handler is here!
Alexander: Bark bark bark!
And just like that, he turns around and goes farther inside.
I’m left alone and, with a mop in my hand, I stand there dumbfounded.
Haruka Nanami: Did that just…
Then, to be trapped in this house...?
It's like a nightmare; everything is just unbelievable.
What on earth will happen now?
(Chapter End)
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The newspaper quests are cute, if simple, but what scares me is that Zelda willingly collaborated with the Flowerblight lady.
Girl. Run.
The part I really liked, though, was Zelda's lookalike scaring Tera the Great Fairy with stories of impending doom. The wording on who exactly was that woman is vague, so maybe it is just a random blonde person; hopefully, other fairies clear that up in their dialogue. However, this story reminded me of the new Blood Moon cutscene, and I think it's clear as to who's narrating it. This might be another case of Yiga shenanigans, as majority of the quests in this whole storyline turn out to be... But I wouldn't put it past Ganondorf to directly come and inflict terror in the hearts of Great Fairies - Link's more powerful potential allies - since he's up and about in his Zelda apparition disguise(?) anyway. He tends to have a beef with the fairy folk - in OoT, a game ToTK already borrows a lot from, the Fairy Fountain near Ganon's Tower is sealed with a column that can only be lifted with Golden Gauntlets, found in the afformentioned Ganon's Tower.
Also, are Dondons, like, a real, Compendium-able species? Or are they made up for their respective quest and aren't shown in-game?
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Now that I’m making an effort to stay on the expected story progression course instead of wandering out of fear of getting into major combat, something else I’m noticing from a game design standpoint is that…everyone here feels so…earnest.
I’d spent most of today wandering around the sister cities of Kakariko and Hateno, gathering sidequests and making an effort to go through everyone’s dialogue trees to try to get to know them a little better and take notes on anything I found interesting, and…even if some of them are kinda one-note asshats like the Cawlin-expy haunting the path to the inn or the mean gossipy housewives who’re blatant shoutouts to the gosspiy ladies on Windfall Island…they all very genuinely want to help you, to get to know you. Getting into that mindset Link has where he subconsciously remembered he came from here, that he already considered these people his neighbors even though none of them were alive before he died, it’s hard not to like them. And that’s saying something, considering Zelda has a tendency to not respect its NPCs very much, even though you’re tasked with saving them and their world.
Another thing I’m beginning to notice is how the devs use this earnestness to chain major and minor sidequests together. This time I’m making an effort to stick to the expected story progression of Kakariko > Hateno > Lanayru to avoid softlocking myself in terms of combat ability by overleveling the monsters, and it’s all felt very natural. For example, take Pikango. His first quest activates after you show your funky little camera app to Impa and she suggests traveling to the locations in each picture to jog Link’s memory. At that point, I’d already been to the fairy fountain, so the trek with him upward was just treading old ground. But then, at the end, instead of giving me a generic reward, he gave me information that was actually relevant and helpful to my next goal by giving me a hint as to where the first photo location is. A location that, in fact, is on the way to Lanayru, which is where I’m heading next. It didn’t feel like a waste of time at all, just a natural flow of information pointing me in a certain direction.
It reminded me of why I loved how Hollow Knight handled its NPCs. The “little people” around you might not be as powerful as you, or be on a grand quest, or maybe their story ended long before Ghost rolled into town, but they each were still respected by the narrative. Each of them had their own story, rather than just blatantly being a UI point for you to interact with for certain services or to move the story along. So when the time came for them to help you/you to help them, it felt less video gamey and more like two people deciding to help each other out for their own reasons. And nobody was a goofy “ignorant” character played as a joke, like how Wind Waker used “Triumph Forks” to make fun of characters who weren’t privy to the same secret knowledge you and the major players “in the know” were. In fact, nobody was truly “ignorant” at all. Everyone had at least one little piece of the bigger puzzle, even if they couldn’t see the rest of the pieces from their own limited perspective. In fact, it’s impossible to truly understand what’s going on in Hallownest without talking to everyone.
Granted, BotW still has a ways to go in the writing department before it can reach that level, but there were enough times when random folks surprised me with their insightfulness or earnestness that I’m looking forward to seeing where things go in the sequel.
But, also…seeing how “nice” the world outside and the people in it were reminded me of how sad I was about how un-personed and totally cut off from humanity Ganon was the first time through. How he’s referred to like an infection, a contaminant, a spot of decay on a once-healthy national body instead of a person. Not only that, but now I’ve got a question in my head that first seeded itself from the moment I started speculating on TotK’s backstory. Just how awful was the ancient world that Ganondorf would come to hate absolutely everyone in it? And to the point where, even after it ended, he continued to lash out at its people’s descendants in its memory, no less?
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i still haven't managed to write anything i like for the next chapter (mostly bc i keep. not writing) but i am fond of warriors saying "oh yippee another cave" (resigned) to "oh yippee another cave!!" (delight) (it's a great fairy fountain) these were the actual dialogue words btw
#libra.txt#breaking the chain (fic)#probably won't get to use it for this chapter#but still#please imagine warriors with the saddest floppiest hair btw#covered in sand#anyway. i NEED to keep working on this fic#perhaps i should get xcde. just bc it would be more accessible for playing and exploring. sigh
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so i got breath of the wild for christmas and i've been getting delightfully sidetracked hence why this blog has been quiet for at least a week it's bc i went to beat the bird but got distracted and explored half of the map and then got distracted from that and went to beat the elephant but then the lynel stealth introductory cutscene dropped me in such a place that it immediately aggro'd the lynel and i got spiteful and decided i was gonna kill it but i wasn't strong enough 😔 so i explored another quarter of the map trying to find shrines and stumbled across two dragons and three memories and also explored the forgotten temple bc temples are cool (even if i totally save-scummed to kill the guardians stfu) and then i went back and beat the lynel and then i beat the elephant and then i got sidetracked AGAIN because i wanted to finish some sidequests and then i went and fucked around in faron woods and then i went to find some memories which ended up with me crawling around outside the castle bc i'm piss-terrified of guardians and also shit at the parry timing and then i went to pick a fight with like three hinoxes and shit myself when i ran into a guardian with legs on the mountain and then i returned to the bird but got distracted by the snowquill armor and went to the desert to get warm saff-somethin to upgrade it and then got distracted by the leviathan bc i ran all the way over there on foot bc fuck sand seals and i wanted to do the sidequest and also ooo big bones but then on the way over i got sidetracked by killing a molduga (i got his ass) and i also found a fairy fountain and almost dropped the whole quest in pursuit of getting another 9000 rupees but managed to get myself back on track and went to the volcano to get stuff to upgrade the snowquill set but then i was like "well i should do some of the main quest while i'm crawling around these hot rocks" bc the fire effect stresses me out bc it looks like malice and is also distracting on my eyes (also fuck the blood moons i cleared out every monster in the joint looking for yunobo and then it fucking revived them right as i figured out how to use the cannons and ALL THEIR PARTS BURNED IN THE LAVA SO IT WASN'T EVEN WORTH IT) so i did some main quest stuff yknow just to get it set up but then the boss goron was like "hey go tell yunobo i'm not gonna make it up there today" and i was like i can't just leave the poor kid waiting up there all day (i'm very fond of this silly goron lad) so i ran all the way up there and then the dialogue was like "hey so i need to board that lizard" and the lad seemed eager to assist so i was like "well obviously i gotta do it now" so i went through all that and now WHOOPS I'M STANDING IN THE LIZARD AND IT'S DEFINITELY NOT THE BIRD so. revali's just gonna have to take a chill pill uhhhhh he'll be fine
#not kpop#shut up vic#is this a long post#i just want to say it took me EXPLORING THREE QUARTERS OF THE MAP BEFORE I FOUND THAT FUCKING KOROK GUY AGAIN#I COULDN'T FIND THE DUDE FOR THE LIFE OF ME I SPENT SO LONG LOOKING#I HAD FIFTY KOROK SEEDS WHEN I FOUND THAT ASSHOLE#IDK IF IT'S A LOT BUT IT SURE FUCKING FEELS LIKE A LOT#AGONIZING. AGONIZING.#breath of the wild is a good fucking game 10/10 thank you to my sibling for getting it for me
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I wonder what it must’ve been like as Rauru seeing Sonia for the very first time. Never seeing anyone like her, but the more he got to know her, the more he was fascinated by her. Rauru was practical, a man who thought well and hard before he acted.
Sonia, though, was moved by heart. She felt with abundance, and many matters, as Rauru would come to find, were often swayed by the heart.
Even his own.
#i just love them so much eugh#tloz: totk#tears of the kingdom#rauru#sonia#rauru x sonia#the legend of zelda: tears of the kingdom#tloz#drabble#fairy’s fountain dialogue#also please don't beat me up for any characterization flaws i haven't finished the game this is just observation#sonauru
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Weird questions for one blue writer: 2, 5, 8, 15, 22, 25 :) Also, if you feel like it, 17?
HI HI HI!!
2 - If you had to give up your keyboard and write your stories exclusively by hand, could you do it? If you already write everything by hand, a) are you a wizard and b) pen or pencil?
I think I could! I've always enjoyed writing by hand (and I still learn things better if I write them down on a notepad!) It would give me an opportunity to go back to my roots, when I scribbled stories in horrible handwriting all over my school lessons fshgsf. also I think pen, specifically fountain pen for the style B)
5 - Do you have any writing superstitions? What are they and why are they 100% true?
Never write without some music in my ears. It helps me "escape", imagine myself in the action. Makes it easier also to focus on sensations other than sight, which I tend to focus on instinctively. Having something in my ear reminds me other senses are just as important to describe! (Idk if this counts as superstition sorry fsghk)
8 - If you had to write an entire story without either action or dialogue, which would you choose and how would it go?
I would write about someone rummaging through old stuff - an attic, an old room, something dusty and forgotten. Gradually, the bric-a-brac transforms into a series of objects with their own significance and history. A saxophone, a glittery single-use camera, fairy lights, a cross pendant... Maybe the story ends with the person, smiling, crying, or maybe an image of the bric-a-brac laying on the side of the road, waiting to be picked up by the garbagemen. Idk something to do with memories and usefulness?
15 - Do you write in the margins of your books? Dog-ear your pages? Read in the bath? Why or why not? Do you judge people who do these things? Can we still be friends?
Write in the margins: only when I'm studying them for school. Dog-ear: nope! Read in the bath: I used to when I was young, until I dropped the book in the water fkghkfd. Do I judge: nah, you do you! Can we still be friends? Ofc <3
22 - How organized are you with your writing? Describe to me your organization method, if it exists. What tools do you use? Notebooks? Binders? Apps? The Cloud?
I am. So disorganised it's insane. I frantically write down ideas when they come to me and never bother putting them all together. My ideas are spread out between my phone notes app, my OneNote, my wip document, and the Cloud. Good luck finding any semblance of logic! I do, however, have separate folders for fanfiction and original writing. Everyone applaud.
25 - What is a weird, hyper-specific detail you know about one of your characters that is completely irrelevant to the story?
One time in university Felix and Maggie (twins from my original novel) dressed up as each other for Halloween. Felix got so into it he stopped cutting his hair for nine months to get the right length, and loved the result so much he decided to keep it long. He also got into nail polish because of that stunt. Maggie just stole his shirt and hung an earring from her ear and called it a day.
17 UNDER THE CUT!!
17 - Talk to me about the minutiae of your current WIP. Tell me about the lore, the history, the detail, the things that won’t make it in the text.
Ohhh how to answer this without too many spoilers!! Okay here's a few lore points for my novel The Rapture:
The technology for space travel was developed in the mid twenty-second century. Calliope, originally a telecommunications mega-corporation, converted to shuttle fabrication and space-travel engineering and research, and was the first company to patent the technology allowing for human travel. Shortly after, most research funds, public or private, were redirected towards space travel, causing a stall in many other fields.
Calliope now owns a third of all shuttles that are currently leaving Earth. Attempts to counter its growing influence on British (and world) politics have been widely unsuccessful, and its recent marketing campaign was the highest-budget campaign ever recorded.
At the time the novel begins, there have been 43 Calliope "shuttles" (each carrying about 10 000 people) launched to the three habitable exoplanets for the Earth Mass-Evacuation Program (EMEP), Hermes III, Proserpina, and Gaia 656.
Maggie and Felix were born January 7th, 2152 to Dr. Raheela Lahiri (physics engineer at Calliope) and Harold Morland (head of public relations at, you guessed it, Calliope). They both wish they hadn't been.
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@goddessofliiight asked: ‘ that’s quite a scratch you’ve got there.’
random dialogue 2.0
The royal’s brow furrowed as she stared down at the gash along her bicep. She’d narrowly avoided the arrow that shot off when the trap mechanism was triggered, luckily taking the brunt of the force to her arm instead of her chest.
Impa’s training had paid off.
“I should have been more careful,” she remarked, though it sounded more like a scolding to herself than a reply. Had she taken Impa’s words of caution about the temples more seriously rather than neglecting the warnings, she might have been able to avoid the injury altogether.
Though her disappointment in herself was apparent, she knew now was not the time to wallow in her self-pity or loathing. The scratch would cause pain for the time being, but it could be fixed with a healing potion or a visit to one of the sacred Fairy Fountains. Luckily, if memory served her well, there was a fountain not far from here.
“I will be more cautious moving forward, so as to avoid having this happen again.” That was what was required of her for now. Link still had not awoken, which meant he was not yet deemed strong enough to wield the Master Sword. For now, the fate of Hyrule fell solely upon her shoulders.
Alas, her attention shifted back to the voice, taking a good look at the woman that stood in front of her. Despite her frustration, the disguised princess could not help but to feel a sense of calm around the other. “It is dangerous to be in this region, especially this late in the evening. You should be seeking shelter right now.”
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This time at Great Bay Temple:
Deciding it wasn’t gonna happen this cycle at 10:30 PM, I warped to Clock Town to put money in the bank before a reset before realizing the lighting was normal and the banker didn’t have his Night 3 dialogue. It was Night 2. This info is prominently shown on the top screen when the map is open. My map had been opened a significant number of times. Never mind the lack of earth shaking.
Prior to the boss fight, I warped back to the entrance to return to Clock Town, thinking “I’m rich, I’ll buy a Chateau Romani so I don’t have to worry about magic”. It was Day 3. The milk bar is only open at night.
Finished the boss with all stray fairies early on Night 3, and played the Song of Time and realized on the “return to dawn of the first day?” screen that I hadn’t taken the stray fairies to the Fairy Fountain. I think I would have stopped playing.
#i got all the zora eggs this cycle too so like#it seemed reasonable it was night 3 and I panicked 😭#i don’t know how I finished it on time tbh#majora’s mask 3d#jill plays majora's mask#OP#legend of zelda#majora’s mask#great bay temple
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The Creative Directors Behind Fate: The Winx Saga Must Not Be K-Pop Fans
Also, they have a pretty wrong idea of the role fashion should play in a show.
There are a few words that will stand out across most reviews of Netflix's Fate: The Winx Saga - drab, boring, flop, flat, unimaginative. Critics and audiences consensus is that the show is not only a mediocre-at-best story, but also an atrocious (and ultimately confusing) choice of adaptation of the color pop and fairy magic cartoon it’s based on, 2004 italian cartoon Winx Club.
Fate has plenty of it's own issues - white washing and erasing characters, cringey dialogue, outdated melodrama, etc. But where it truly, unequivocally fails is as an adaptation. Fate misses everything that was magical and lovable about the original series, in all levels, from bizarre writing choices, - such as never actually developing any sense of friendship between the characters, who are based on a cartoon about…..a group…….of friends -, but it's especially and immediately felt in the art direction and costume design.
Winx Club is set on a fantastical world, Magix, where each of our main characters hail from a different planet, à la Sailor Moon. Alfea, the fairy school they attend, is the most common background: a pastel colored, futuristic high tech-meets-fantasy, art nouveau inspired castle. Alfea sets the tone for the whole visual of the cartoon: bright, colorful, futuristic meets vintage, leaning into the technological positivism of the Y2K style, uniting it with magic, DnD worthy monsters and, of course, fairy wings. Often featured are also the Red Fountain school, where the Specialists train, and especially Cloud Tower, the goth and gothic inspired witch school Alfea has an OxBridge rivalry with (How cool would that be in a live action? I guess we’ll never know…).
On Fate, Alfea is the only school we ever see, and it’s another beige boarding school in not-Britain, somehow set in a magical world where everyone has the exact same technology and even social media that we have on Earth in 2021, no transformations and, most egregiously, no fairy wings.
This lack of visual creativity is pervasive throughout the whole show, and its most heartbreaking iteration is in the characters' wardrobe. The styling has the barest bones of a color scheme, - such as 'Bloom has to only dress in red since fire, duh',- the clothes are ill fitting, bland, dark and very dated. These are supposed to be teenagers who enjoy fashion, and yet they look like varying types of soccer moms from 2010.
The series seems to operate on an old and tired vision that women and girls can’t have depth and have adventures and fight monsters while also caring about fashion, a vision that the original show played a big, big role in challenging in the early 2000's. Fashion and costume design sets as much of the tone of a visual medium as the script does; through clothes we can gauge characters’ backgrounds, passions, and personality.
Winx Club has some of the best examples of this in the cartoon sphere - Bloom’s comfortable and bright style, Stella’s glitzy and bold, Musa’s edgy and cool, Aisha’s sporty and fun, Techna’s neon and tech gear inspired, Flora’s earthy and romantic, they all work as extensions of each character and serve a narrative purpose. And that’s not even mentioning how insulting it feels that in their quest to make Winx “edgier, darker” and fit for an older audience, the creators of Fate somehow decided that was in opposition to caring about style and fashion. Most “girly” shows, including the Winx Club are just as much adventure action shows as the ones geared towards boys, and it’s emphasis in fashion, friendship and color does not detract from that. The original run of the cartoon deals with war, violence, grief, abusive relationships and even genocide; leaning into those plotlines would not require Fate to erase any integral parts of what made Winx so beloved, and the fact that they did shows that the Netflix team completely missed the point of fashion in the original show, and really, the point of fashion and costume design in the world building of any show.
That, however, is not a mistake K-Pop makes very often; (This might seem like a bit of wild swerve in topic, but stay with me here). Unlike it's western counterpart, the Korean pop scene never lost the emphasis on music videos and how the visual medium can complete and potentialize music and performance; the K-Pop culture is very album and concept oriented in a way that has been all but lost in many other pop circuits, and the music video, styling and set design of a ‘comeback era’ is a key point of excitement among fans.
As such, music videos that follow storylines, connected universes, boundary pushing concepts and visual effects are the norm, rather than the exception, and a list could be made of works that are beautiful examples of what a live action Winx adaptation could look like. In fact, and very smoothly, here is a small list of exactly that!
A Small List of K-Pop Music Videos That Are Better Winx Club Live Actions Than Fate: The Winx Saga
3. Red Velvet - Psycho
If it was a darker and more somber look that Fate wanted, there was a way to make it actually appealing. While it still feels a liiitle too grown up and elegant for Winx, (maybe this author is biased, as a full proponent for the Y2K fun) Psycho makes a very compelling argument for a witchy, mysterious, fairy tale-esque show that could look scrumptious and definitely not boring, or even a gorgeous example of what the witches in Cloud Tower could look like. Black and white, dark green, pastel blue and pops of jewel tones make Psycho's color palette. To add interest to the understated colors, the styling is heavy on textures; We see plenty of stonework, intricate embroidery, tassels, lace on lace on lace, feathers, bows, opera gloves and lots of glitter. All of that is offset by bold, dark makeup, leather accents and eerie cinematography. Needle & Thread, Marchesa Notte and Self Portrait lend their hyper feminine and intricately detailed tulle gowns, juxtaposed with the creepiness of the lyrics and the dark backgrounds; their deep berry and green fairy tale looks are built with pieces from Zara to Nina Ricci to Dolce & Gabbana to Alexander McQueen.
Red Velvet’s more edgy styling for 2018's Bad Boy would also not feel out of place on the Trix.
2. IZ*ONE - Fiesta
IZ*ONE kicked off 2020 with sweet and fun Fiesta. The MV features rooms with mismatched décor that go from retro to space opera, rocky faux landscapes that feel other worldly, and visual effects that would look perfect on the back of a transformation sequence. Mirroring the set design, the girls wear various outfits by sustainable up and coming brand Chopova Lowena. Their signature skirts made with discarded and repurposed fabrics give a cool and interesting twist on a schoolgirl look that would look very sweet for a band of school fairies that occasionally go off to save the world. Also, wouldn't those bedazzled headphones look great on Musa's fairy outfit?
1. Aespa - Black Mamba and Next Level
Aespa is what fans call a monster rookie. With only three music videos under their belt, they still have some of the most visually interesting work in the industry right now. Their concept is very tied in with high tech, featuring even AI avatars of each member, packaged in a glitzy, fantastical and futuristic aesthetic, candy pop meets cyberpunk. I think I’ve exhausted ways to say that is exactly what a perfect Winx adaptation should feature.
Their debut smash hit, 2020’s Black Mamba is truly a perfect moodboard for live action Winx. Wearing a sequined and colorful mix and match of Dollskill, Gucci, Didu and Balenciaga to a backdrop that features some alien fairy forest realness, a pyschedelic fever dream, rooms straight out of a Y2K catalog or donning lime green and black techwear inside a metro fighting the "black mamba", Aespa look through and through the part of fashion loving fairies who save the world together, while looking fierce, stylish and, most importantly, interesting.
The styling and the sets jump seamlessly from more casual colorful fits with blouses, shirts and baggy pants to barren, darkly lit backgrounds and fringe-and-glitter heavy pieces necessary to fight giant snakes, in a way so fitting to transformation outfits for magical girls we could cry.
In their third MV, 2021's Next Level, the cyber in their concept is taken up a notch (get it. because Next Level-), set to a futuristic urbanscape intersped with a planet made of crystals and the ocasional alien fauna popping up again. We get treated to Monse, The 2nd Skin Co., Johanna Ortiz and The Attico styled to fairy princess standards, sporty sky racers and a white and sequined group styling that is top ten fairy busy saving the world uniform material, or maybe even a specialist worthy getup.
This particular look from Ningning is so Techna that it almost feels as if it's mocking Netflix.
And doesn’t this Karina trapped inside the "black mamba" in Alexander McQueen feel like a perfect Dark Bloom moment?
These are only a few examples of interesting and creative designs that are in line with what a live action Winx Club should have given us. There are so many more I could list, even among other TV Shows, like Sex Education and even polemic dark Euphoria, that know how to have fun with style and design without losing the depth of their stories. In the end, it's hard to justify why Fate creators even wanted to make an adaptation that didn't even try to capture the heart of its source material, and all we can do is watch one more "Restyling Fate: The Winx Saga" video on Youtube whilst mildly dreading season 2.
#winx#winx club#fate the winx saga#fate: the winx saga#tv#tv/movies#cartoons#k-pop#kpop#red velvet#aespa#iz*one#fashion#costume design#art direction
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