less literal than it maybe should be, but there was a bunch of stuff I wanted to try to get in there, and eventually I just had to call it done. :U (...for now) (we'll see how it goes)

anyway I'm continuing to enjoy this RSA time! they really are on a totally different plane of emotional existence than we're used to from these guys, aren't they.

In addition to 15-year-old Nour’s ongoing health issues, Nour’s sister Noha recently developed a severe stomach ulcer due to an infection induced by drinking unsanitary water. This ulcer is causing Noha extreme pain and digestive issues, and if it is not treated very soon, will lead to internal bleeding. This ulcer has gone untreated in order to allot more funds for Nour’s ongoing nebulizer treatments, but it has progressed to the point of literally debilitating pain and serious complications. Let’s raise the cost of treatment ASAP so Nour can continue nebulizer treatments and Noha can live her life again!!

Current: $4,927 out of $5,290 usd (28 June)

Need: $363 usd

While you are reading this, my mother is struggling to breathe.

While I am writing these words, she is carrying the same pain she carried yesterday, and the day before, and every day before that.

I wish I could protect her from all of this. I wish I could tell her that help is coming. Instead, all I can do is watch the strongest person I know become weaker with each passing day.

We are five children, and nothing prepares you for the feeling of seeing your mother suffer while being unable to give her the treatment she needs.

I am holding on to hope because I have nothing else left to hold on to.

If you can help, please consider donating. If you cannot, please share our story. One act of kindness could reach the person who helps change my mother’s future.

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what a fool I was for saying we weren't going to get any new characters in chapter 3, because those were some A+ excellent supporting mobs. they deserved sprites. >:( ...although that does mean that there's nothing stopping me from adopting Clair and Taris (Talis?) as the IgniPom duo from the 2024 New Year Beyblade Tournament. that's them to me now. congrats on getting screentime and voices, guys!

The joy of hunting [Initial Story]

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Chapter 1

- One day -

[Devil’s Palace Entrance]

Muu:

Huh? Master, there’s a pretty unusual group over there!

In 2026 Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs awarded Hanae with the Minister of Education's Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists.

In the past year he has had roles in projects such as:

・Witch Hat Atelier

・Dead Account (with VA for Floyd, Idia, Trey)

・The Holy Grail of Eris (with VA for Yuuken, Fellow, Jade)

・Medalist (with VA for Mickey Mouse, Jack)

・Petals of Reincarnation

・Always a Catch! (with VA for Azul, Jade)

・The Ogre's Bride (with VA for Leona, Minajael)

・Nioh 3 (with VA for Deuce, Crewel)

・All You Need is Kill

・Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

・MILGRAM / 3rd Trial 6th EP Mikoto (Character Song)

More here:

Episode 1:

※Note before reading the butler story

This story contains spoilers for the "Black Rose Wedding" event story.

We recommend reading up to Chapter 13 of the event story before proceeding.

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…….

The wedding, prepared with the help of the other butlers, concluded successfully.

At the request of the bride, Lady Melissa...

It seemed the cleanup would be put off for a while.

"Until then, you Devil Butlers should stay at the mansion."

"...No, I want you to stay." Given the client's earnest wish...

We ended up staying at the mansion for several days.

Incidentally, Lord Seldor—who is terribly shy when it comes to romance...

...still hadn't managed to properly confess his feelings to Lady Melissa, even after the wedding.

And so, even after the ceremony...

...it seemed he was seeking romantic advice from the butlers staying at the mansion.

Then, one day...

I spotted Flure, who looked rather exhausted.

Flure: *Sigh*...

You: What's wrong, Flure?

Flure: Whoa...!

Oh... Master... Good morning.

...I'm sorry.

I ended up showing you a rather gloomy side of myself.

You see, Lord Seldoar has been asking me over and over...

...for advice on how to propose.

You: So that's what's been worrying you.

Flure: Yes. I mean... I don't really know the "correct" way to propose...

...so I couldn't really give him an answer.

But seeing Lord Seldoar so desperate...

...I couldn't just turn him away, either.

So, as we tried to figure it out together...

...I found myself getting worn out, too.

You: I see...

It seems that Flure…

...is taking Lord Seldoar's dilemma very seriously.

However, it feels like both Lord Seldoar and Flure…

...are wearing themselves out overthinking the "perfect proposal."

"If they're just going to agonize endlessly searching for the right answer, why not stop thinking and just take action?"...

Just as that thought crossed my mind...

...an idea occurred to me.

You: ...Hey, Flure.

Flure: Yes? What is it?

I suggested to Flure…

...that we try a "mock proposal."

Flure: Huh...? W-What...?!

You: If you decide to do it, I'll help you out.

Flure: Th-that means... I'd be staging a mock proposal...

Does that mean you'd be willing to play the other role?

You: Yeah—if I’m okay for the part, that is.

Fleuret: Of course! There’s absolutely nothing lacking if you are the one playing the role...!

In fact... It’s almost too perfect—it’s actually making me nervous...

H-hmm... But you know...

It’s true that lately... I feel like I’ve been overthinking the whole proposal thing...

And if that just means nothing ever moves forward...

...then maybe I should just put my thoughts into action. Right?

You: So, want to give it a try?

Flure: ...Yes.

I would really appreciate your help!

…If you look at it a certain way, this opportunity to stage a "mock proposal"…

…means I get to spend time with you, My Lord, in a way that’s different from usual.

…Which means I might be able to express feelings I normally couldn't…

You: …Flure?

Flure: Oh, no. Um… it’s nothing.

As he says this, Flure still seems a bit flustered by the idea of ​​a proposal…

…but he also looks somewhat happy.

And so…

…I found myself receiving a mock proposal from him.

-the next day-

At Flure’s request—"I want to go out together before the proposal"—…

…we came into town.

Flure: My Lord.

Actually… for the time being, may I call you (Name)?

After all, right now we’re…

…sort of playing the part of a couple about to get engaged…

To make it feel more authentic...

I was hoping we could go on a date where we call each other by name...

You: Yeah, let's definitely call each other by name, Flure.

Flure: Hehe.. Thank you, (Name).

Today, I...

I'll do my very best to ensure you have an even better time than usual!

After that, the place Flure guided me to was...

A vast garden filled with blooming flowers.

You: It's a really beautiful place.

Flure: Hehe... It certainly is.

I'm glad you like it, (Name).

By the way, in this garden...

We actually hold something like a "treasure hunt."

You: A treasure hunt?

Flure: Yes.

Apparently, there’s a single black rose hidden somewhere in the garden.

There might be a prize, or perhaps it’s part of a riddle...

Well, it’s not really about that, though...

But finding it would make you happy, wouldn't it?

It’s like... finding a four-leaf clover in the middle of a field.

You:: Then let's try looking for it, too.

Flure: Yes! Let's definitely look for it together.

We kept a sharp eye out for the black rose...

...while strolling along and enjoying the beautiful scenery.

All around us, there were plenty of people—

couples and married pairs—spending their time just as we were.

Flure: There are so many people here with their partners.

I suppose it’s because it’s the season for "June brides," isn't it?

Well... actually, that probably has nothing to do with it.

After all, you don't need a reason to stroll through such a beautiful garden.

Hmm... I don't know.

I feel like I'm just hyper-aware of anything related to marriage right now, with the proposal coming up.

You: I think it's fine to be thinking about it.

Flure: Y-You think so?

You: Let's just enjoy the moment.

Flure: ...Understood. If that's what you say, (Name).

After that exchange...

Our conversation naturally continued to center on the topic of marriage.

Flure: Huh... My "ideal married life," you ask?

You: I wanted to ask you this...

Flure: I-I see...

You're right; we don't really get many chances to talk like this otherwise...

Um, let's see...

If I were to get married, I plan on making breakfast every day...

And once the cooking is done...

The first thing I'd want to do is wake my partner up.

Well, part of me wants to let them sleep in as much as possible, but...

If we're living together...

I really want to talk a lot right from the start of the day.

You: That's wonderful.

Flure: Y-You think so...? Hehe...

It makes me happy to hear you say that.

You see, with my partner...

I want to spend as much time together as possible.

It felt like you accepted those feelings without dismissing them...

It was such a relief.

You: I’d never dismiss them.

"That’s why I want to hear more about it..."

When I say that, Flure’s eyes light up with happiness.

And then...

He shares so much of what’s on his mind with me.

Flure: When it comes down to it, I just want to spend as much time as possible with my partner...

and see their smile as often as I can.

So...

I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.

Even... long after the honeymoon phase is over.

And not just that...

I also want to make sure I never forget...

to tell my partner just how happy I am to be with them.

You: You said that in front of Lord Seldoar, too.

Flure: Y-yes... Now that you mention it, you're right.

After all, I believe that someone who values ​​me enough to become my partner...

...is someone I should take responsibility for...

...and fill with love.

...I suppose.

It’s a bit embarrassing to say that out loud, though.

B-by the way...

What about you, (Name)?

You: Me?

Flure: Yes, you!

I’ve been the only one doing the talking so far, haven't I?

You: That's true... Sorry.

Flure: Oh, no. It's not that I'm angry or anything...

It's just... well…

Having (Name) listen to me talk about all this...

...I’ve suddenly started to feel a bit shy about it.

You: Flure….

I found myself feeling shy, too, as if catching the mood from him..

Flure: ……

You: …….

A silence settled between us.

Then, gradually...

Along with the scent of the earth, the patter of raindrops began to be heard.

Episode 2:

Flure: Oh—is this a sunshower...?

It started pouring all of a sudden...!

Shall we move somewhere with a roof?

(Name), can you hurry?

You: Y-Yeah...!

We walked briskly...

...and started looking for a place to take shelter from the rain.

Flure: Phew... It’s a relief we found a covered spot so quickly.

There’s a bench here, too...

We can just sit and relax until the rain lets up.

You: Yeah, that's good.

Flure: Yes, but...

It’s a shame our date has to be interrupted by the rain like this... I’m sorry.

You: I'm still having fun, so I don't mind.

Even with you here, Flure...

Just as we were talking about that...

Something caught my eye in the corner of my vision.

You: Oh...!

Flure: W-what is it?

I looked up at the underside of the roof while remaining seated...

Following my gaze, Flure looked in the same direction...

And there...

...was a single, large, beautiful black rose.

Flure: Wow, amazing...!

So it was here all along. You really have a sharp eye.

As expected of you, (Name)!

You: It's thanks to you, too, Flure.

Flure: Huh...?

You: Because you brought me here.

Flure: No, I just...

I was simply looking for somewhere—anywhere—to get out of the rain...

...But thank you.

For interpreting it so positively...

And for encouraging me like that...

I knew it...

You really are kind, (Name).

You: You think so?

Flure: I do!

I'm so glad I could find the black rose with someone like you, (Name).

Actually, in this garden...

They say that the person who finds the black rose...

...will be able to stay together with their beloved forever.

You: I see.

Flure: Yes, so... I... I'm so happy!

I'm definitely going to...

I'll write this in my diary today.

"I found the Black Rose together with someone special"... that's what I'll write!

You: ...Huh?

Flure: Oh...

Flure’s face, already faintly flushed with joy...

...deepens to an even darker shade of red.

You: Um...

Flure: Ugh... I got carried away and talked too much.

...At the very least, until the proposal was over...

I wanted to act cool.

But now...

This is all your fault, you know?

You: Heh...

Flure: ...Why do you look a little amused?

Honestly...

You're making me feel happy too, so please stop.

You: You're honest, aren't you?

Flure: ...At this point, there's no use trying to keep up appearances.

So, I'll just go ahead and admit it.

As you already know...

I'm the type who wants to clearly convey my feelings to someone special.

Even as Flure declares this with confidence...

...his cheeks are flushed bright red.

Seeing his attitude, I smiled a little shyly...

And gradually, Flure returned the gesture with a soft smile.

Flure: Hehe. I ended up talking about all sorts of things...

But if it makes you smile like that, (Name)…

I'm glad I shared it all.

Oh... wait? The rain has stopped before I even noticed...

You: It's a good thing it let up so soon.

Flure: Yes. Now we can resume our date!

If we're lucky, we might even see a rainbow.

Shall we get going?

As we stood up and stepped out from under the shelter...

A beautiful blue sky peeked through a break in the clouds.

It seemed we still had...

More happy times ahead of us.

After spending a blissful time in the garden...

We returned to the mansion.

-That night-

Flure wants to stage a "mock proposal" to me

right here in this "Chamber of Vows."

Just as he instructed...

I came to this spot alone and waited for his arrival.

You: (I wonder if Flure is coming soon...)

Flure: ...Sorry to keep you waiting, (Name).

Hearing his voice, I turned around...

...and saw him approaching, holding a large bouquet of black roses.

Flure: Hehe... Were you surprised?

You see, just in case I couldn't find a black rose in the garden...

I had this prepared.

Even if I hadn't found that black rose, I... I simply wanted to be with the person who matters most to me—forever.

That is precisely why...

I wanted to give this bouquet to you.

...Could you please listen to how I feel?

And if, at some point, you feel you might be willing to return those feelings...

Once again... please accept this bouquet.

From me, to the most important person in my world...It’s a gift.

Overwhelmed by his heartwarming words and the magnificent, massive bouquet...

I nodded to him.

Flure: ...Thank you.

Flure took a deep breath...

Then, with a serious look in his eyes, he spoke.

Flure: (Name). I...

I think you are a wonderful person.

You are so kind and warm...

Your presence has always given me strength.

...I’m not exaggerating at all.

Your words and actions...

They’ve saved me more times than I can count.

Heh... well... Hearing it put this way...

You might find it hard to believe. After all, it’s incredibly difficult...

To see yourself as a kind person.

But the way I see it, (Name)…

You are a truly wonderful person.

Whether you’re consciously aware of your own kindness or not...

All those warm words and actions of yours...

...whether intentional or unconscious, the fact remains that you are someone who treats me with genuine thoughtfulness.

That doesn't change.

You: Flure….

As I whispered his name...

Flure smiled shyly.

Flure: Of course, (Name), you have plenty of wonderful qualities...

...beyond just your kindness.

The reason I singled out the warmth of your heart is that, as I spend more time with you...

...I want to be just as kind to you in return.

W-Well...

There might be times—like during our date today—when you make my heart race...

...and I end up acting a bit aloof or distant.

But the truth is...

I don't mind spending time like this at all...

The time I spend with you, (Name), is always filled with happiness...

To the point where I feel a sense of emptiness when we aren't together.

That’s why... I need you in my life.

...Please let me pledge my eternity to you.

Because I will never...ever let you go.

Saying this, Flure…

...held out the bouquet of black roses he had been carrying.

From his hand—which was trembling slightly with nervousness...

...I gently took the bouquet.

You: I won't let go either, Flure.

Flure: …! (Name)…

Heh... I'm so relieved...

Thank you, truly.

I was incredibly nervous...

But... I'm so happy to hear such a wonderful answer.

You: I was happy about it too.

Flure: I see... Heh...

I'm glad I went through with this "proposal" today.

We had originally talked about doing a "mock proposal," after all...

But the feelings I just shared with you, (Name)…

...they were completely sincere.

You: Yeah, I could tell.

That you wanted to clearly convey your feelings to someone who matters to you.

I know how you think, Flure.

When I said that...

...he briefly looked away, his eyes darting about.

Flure: W-well, that is true, but...

Hearing you say it like that is actually pretty embarrassing.

But...

...more than that, I'm happy.

That’s how it was... the fact that you—(Name)—trusted me.

You believed that I would speak my true feelings... if it were with you. Heh...

Thank you, (Name).

I suppose, after all...

You are the most important person in the world to me.

Flure smiles gently and cheerfully, even as he looks a bit shy...

That happy smile...

It conveyed how much I was cherished—more than words ever could.

End.

I sweated to get this card.

buuuut in the end Flure and I got married😚

— cw : none just grim being pissy and jealous

Grim grumbles as you slick the bristles of that annoying brush down his back for the umpteenth time that day.

“Aw, Grim! Yours ears are so cute!” You cooed gently at him. Grim can feel the fire in his ears burn bright in annoyance as his ears flick again.

“I didn’t sign up for this when I chose you as my hench-human!” Grim growls lowly before batting at your hands, attempting to get you to knock it off.

You’ve been giving him too much attention as of late after he agreed to have you patch up his bow. Constantly brushing him, decorating his tail in ribbons and cooing at him in a sweet tone, blegh.

Grim puffs in frustration as you put the brush away and pick him up to head towards the lunch hall, apologizing to him on the way. By the time you both make it there and settle down with some food he scarfs down the lunch idly as the others chat.

“Y’know.. Grim hasn’t been looking like a wreck as of late. What’s up with that?” Ace asks, poking at his lunch while he stares at Grim.

Grim can already hear your grin as you brighten up beside him, his ears pin back down in reply. As he stiffens. “Grim let me fix up his bow and has started to enjoy the brush on his fur.”

Ace blinks at you then at Grim before muttering a small ‘uh-huh’. Grim puffs again in embarrassment before turning to you. “I don’t! I only let you do it cause you messed up my fur while putting it back on and you’ve been doing it since then!”

Everyone watches you blink before dropping the smile and nodding at your roommate’s words. “Oh, Grim. I didn’t realize you were so bothered by it..”

Grim winces a little before facing away from you to begin munching on his lunch again, grumbling through it with a “apology accepted” as the table goes silent before the conversation awkwardly continues.

The past few days flow by before Grim really notices anything. When he does he’s in the botanical garden with you for an assignment. You brushing through Ace’s hair as he spouts off some story about how Deuce almost fried his precious locks off in their alchemy class. All while he sits with his eyes closed and that stupid dumb smile on his face.

Trotting over Grim throws the plant you asked him to get on the table and narrows his eyes at Ace. Meeting the freshmen’s eyes when you stop petting at his hair to thank Grim and go back to the assignment you were SUPPOSED to be working on.

As you put your gloves back on and begin fiddling around with the work book for botanical potions he enters a stare off with the red head before Ace grins at him.

“You sure my hair is fine prefect? I’m sure I can feel a few burnt strands!” Ace whines to you.

Petting his hair Grim sees you giggle a little at Ace’s dramatic frown. “Mhm!” You smile softly at him. “Your hair is fine, just put some conditioner in it to help with the dryness.”

Grim watches the display, unimpressed.

Unfortunately for Grim, this wasn’t the last time he’d seen his fellow peers vying for your now open attention as he walks into the living room of his dorm to see you combing through wet blue locks.

“I’m sorry you have to help me do this prefect..” Deuce mumbles quietly as you break his hair into sections and comb through any tangles and dirt that was in his hair still.

Deuce looked ridiculous, Grim notes, staring at the colorful clips in his hair, holding the sections and pinning his bangs back.

“It’s no problem, I’m glad you weren’t hurt!” You smile down at him, oblivious to Spade’s annoyingly red cheeks as he tugs at his pant’s loose threads.

“So,” Grim starts as he plops himself down on your shoulder “Why is Deuce here? Get kicked out or something?”

The grey beast watches you carefully brush through the guy’s hair as you hum in response, picking gently at little clumps of dirt in his hair. “Deuce fell during track and landed in a mud puddle, I’m helping him wash the dirt out.” You replied.

Grim can feel his fur stand up in irritation.

Two might’ve been a coincidence but three’s a pattern as he grumbles in annoyance at Jack.

The beast man had come up to you guys while you were studying next to the library. Rubbing his neck awkwardly as Jack explained that his tail was matted and needed some help getting to the sides of it. Something about it catching on stuff. Grin was too irritated to pay attention to his excuse.

So now Grim sits next to you as you ever so carefully part through the beast-man’s tail and card through the knots with your fingers. Using your water bottle to dampen any knots. While Grim glared holes at Jack’s back. He was already bored and trying to leave but now he has to wait even LONGER.

All while Jack gets to cross his arms as you comb through his tail, something Grim is sure Jack could do by himself. The lazy bum Grim thinks to himself.

Huffing loudly again Grim turns around and claws into the wood of the bench. Ridiculous he thinks. Stupid Jack.

Grim deadpans at Epel crying to you about his house warden killing him if he goes back with his hair a mess.

Glancing Grim scoffs as he frowns, Epel’s hair had just a few obviously out of place strands, but nothing Grim would consider ‘a mess’. But you being ever so helpful, decide the lavender haired freshman needed your help anyway.

The cat like beast watches as Epels babbles about something, a knot forming in his belly as you almost lovingly, Grim notes, moves your hands to fix Epel’s barely messy hair.

As you finish up, Grim jumps on your shoulder and quickly bats at Epel’s head a few times as you pass by him, grinning in satisfaction as he hears Epel curse him under his breath, sticking his tongue out at him.

By the end of the week Grim is found more than happily in your lap, purring at you lightly brushing his coat, accepting any new accessories you present him.

Smirking in satisfaction at the disgruntled stares of the group at lunch, Grim decides maybe being pampered isn’t so bad. After all is coat is so neglected since Grim is so busy, might as well enjoy a free brushing session.

Thank you so much for the translations, arts, fics! 💗 hopefully the overseas aknk fandom will expand and maybe someday we'll have overseas ver of the app 🤞

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