Suzu Sept

Hullo! I have a very sad news. The drawing tablet I’m using won’t work anymore, so the quickest solution I need is to have it replaced. As much as I hate to say this, the current situation leaves me no choice: On-going commissions that are already works in progress are currently suspended for the time being. I’m so sorry, it has to be done for us to move on. Unfortunately, I don’t have much time to wait around for it to get fixed. :(

That said, I need funds for a new drawing tablet! I will accept requests until I have enough to buy a new one, (I need at least $70 HAHA goodluck Kaki!).

Byron’s/Xeno’s Birthday, MidCinJp, 100DJp, MidCinEng

Happy Birthday, Byron…my love!! I want to wish you this again and again! (≧◡≦) ♡ I want to give you as much happiness as you gave me! 

So idk if others have noticed this before - but it’s the first time I’m seeing this, hence the post.

There’s a website, https://www.photosugar.com, which apparently mirrors all pictures, gifsets etc. people post on their tumblrs (and also other social media sites like twitter and instagram, if I understand it correctly). An eample for a tumblr user, with my name: https://www.photosugar.com/tu/lordhellebore

Now it won‘t turn up anything but a 404 error in my case, because I sent an e-mail to the contact address, which is [email protected] with the title “My content on your website”:

Hello, it’s come to my attention that you are mirroring all of the posts containing pictures/gifs that I post on my tumblr. I am asking you to stop pulling the content from my tumblr and to delete me from your website. tumblr username is „lordhellebore“ Thank you.

I got a reply consisting of the single word “removed” after just one day, and as you can see, it worked perfectly fine with the informal mail I sent. So if you want them to stop mirroring your tumblr, it seems all you really need to to is this.  

I can’t test the site for all of my mutuals, but I’m tagging a few whom I found on there by random trial & error, and I suggest you look yourself up if you see this post and dislike tumblr mirrors (even if this one is only for pictures, not text).

@janiedean, @ladytp, @vaysh11, @lunavagantt, @einemelodieimwind, @robb-greyjoy, @youbuggingme, @ysilme, @rex-luscus, @bai-xue, @viendiletto, @electricalice, @contessa-de-leusse, @memetic-mutism, @bluecichlid, @mrs-storm-andrews, @ladymothwing, @prismatic-bell, @kittykatknits, @tinkili

….basically, whomever I’m trying at random, it seems that you’re on there.

Just a heads up! I searched your blogs and it appeared. 

Disclaimer: everyone has the right to vote however you want in this current event. But there are concerns people have that I wanna cover really quick regarding the game plan I created so EVERY suitor has the possibility of getting his promise fulfilled.

1) Yes. I get that Rayvis doesn’t seem like the lecturing type, but he HAS to win first place to get his promise fulfilled. So unless y’all can somehow miraculously win first place from Alyn in Head Pat, Louis in Dessert or Mystery from Byron (because let’s face it those categories were MADE for them) Please, consider supporting him in the one category he actually stands a chance at winning first in. Side note, many of Rayvis’ fans/spenders have already been voting in the lecture category.

2) Sid is NOT going to beat Byron for first place in the Mystery category 😂😂😂 yes, he has several “whales” on his side. But we are truly nothing, hell we PALE in comparison to his thousands of passionate fans—free playing or not! Last year both Sid and Byron took two ranks in two categories. But combined, Byron had over 400k votes compared to Sid’s almost 200k. Can you imagine if all of Byron’s fans majorly vote in just the Mystery category? Sid isn’t winning this one ladies. Besides, we just want him to get his promise fulfilled. We aren’t looking to upstage his Majesty. (Like anyone ever could 🙄😂💙)

3) I meticulously placed everyone in categories based off where I figured they’d stand a chance at maintaining the rank they need to win a promise. Not what suits them the best. It makes sense for Alyn, Leo and Albert to be in one category together because Leo (needs 2nd place) will not beat his brother (😭) and Albert (needs 3rd) from what I’ve seen in past polls, shouldn’t beat Leo.

When you think of Lectures obviously we think of Giles and not Rayvis as I mentioned before. But, that’s the only category Rayvis truly stands a chance at claiming for first place where Giles only needs 2nd to win. I’m positive Rayvis fans can maintain rank against Giles.

When you think sweet desserts you think Nico, Louis and Giles (the dude has a sweets addiction like no other) but most Giles fans know him more for his sexy scoldings. So I figured they’d likely vote him there. Louis is a sure win for 1st place here which he needs to fulfill his promise and Nico only needs 3rd place to win. So even if some of Giles’ fans manage to get him into 2nd place here, if Nico fans are voting him here, he will still get 3rd.

Last but not least Mystery, which is like, Byron’s middle name in every life he has ever lived 😂 he needs 1st place, he will get 1st place here. Sid, which Cybird also placed him in this category for their pre-written bonus story, will be able to win 2nd place and that leaves Robert free to take his much needed 3rd here as well, so long as there no one voting for Rayvis here. Which would be an ultimate travesty, since Rayvis needs 1st place to win his promise and if there’s one category he’s not taking first in—it’s this one! 😅

So please consider what I’ve written here. Vote however you wish to vote. But at least you’re informed about why people are going along with this organized plan to get everyone their promises. Yes, only the first place winning suitors get those themed prize stories. But c’mon. Wouldn’t it be awesome for everyone to get their promises fulfilled??? Because those also come in the form of stories!!!

Happy voting everyone. Much love to you all.

I just reached a major milestone! I never thought I’d reach this much, thank you very much to those who followed me through all my shitposts here DX

Anyway, without further ado, let me announce the mechanics for this little giveaway~

♦ Following me isn’t required, but it’s nice to see new faces so come and say hi (LOL) 

♦ Reblog this post. The more the merrier~

♦ State what made you follow this ugly duckling in your reblog. I’m curious, okay? XD

♦ Put #KakiGiveAway2018 in your tags for easier access. (Failure to put the tags may get you disqualified)

♦ I’ll be keeping track of the qualified people who join in and will list them down in numbers. Then, to make it more thrilling, I won’t tell you your number, so it’s a real surprise if you see my post with you tagged.

Two winners will be selected: One lucky winner and one special mention for the best reblog.

That’s it! You’re qualified in the giveaway!

The deadline for this giveaway will be on July 14, 2018 (Saturday) @ 11:59 PM in Philippine Standard Time. Winner will be selected via random number generator. I’ll announce the winner by a post on Monday, July 15, 2018.

So what’s in store for you if you join in?

RAFFLE WINNER:

♣ An A4 size drawing of your choice IN PRINT. Yes. Meaning it will be sent to you in physical form and will arrive at your doorstep. Also, it can be anything: an otome game, anime, manga, character or an OC you’d like to see drawn in my art style. That’s up for you to decide :D

♣ LOTS AND LOTS of freebies, like…more prints, bookmark, etc, practically anything I can think of or anything you want to suggest! I’ll make sure to drown you in merch. LOL

♣ A softcopy of the drawings that will arrive in your e-mail, watermarked and totally safe for posting online.

REBLOG WINNER:

♣ A softcopy of a drawing of your choice, sent via email.

As thanks for all the support thus far, I’ll also be working on a fandom illustration for everyone to enjoy. 

I've been following you for so long, I'm not sure I can give the first reason anymore... Either I saw you often in my dashboard thanks to some reblogs or maybe Tumblr suggested your blog ?

Thank you! Of course you can! Here you have Takasugi at Kirisato’s place. :)

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow American MidCin bloggers! I hope your day has been/was filled with warm memories and delicious food. Here’s a fun, humorous fanfic about all the suitors and the Princess having a dinner at Wysteria’s palace for Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoy! No warnings.

“King Byron, could you pass me the casserole?”

“Pass the dressing to Giles, please.”

“Leo, you took my silverware!”

“Nico! Stop stepping on my foot!”

It is a lively day for Wysteria’s royal court. Autumnal festivities have infiltrated the interior of the palace in the form of plastic leaves, burnt orange dinner plates, and gold garland. Faux animal fur is scattered throughout the halls, and the candles on the chandeliers had been changed from eggshell white to a soft brown. The faint aroma of pumpkin spice and cinnamon mysteriously follows guests from room to room. A live orchestra strums softly in the corner of the palace’s dining hall; however, the sultry sound was drowned out entirely by the buzz of bubbly conversation.

“By God, Albert! You're being rather stingy with the cranberry sauce,” Byron muses, grinning affectionately at his trusty knight.

Albert grumbles something under his breath before begrudgingly passing the bowl of red liquid to Nico. A light shade of pink dusts his cheeks. 

“I never would’ve pegged you as a sugar addict Al, but I guess that’s why you’ve been losing steam on the sparring field lately,“ Nico jests, elbowing Albert in the ribcage.

"You think you’re so funny, don’t you?”

“I don’t know Albert,” a voice calls from the kitchen. “I think I can beat you any day, whether you’ve had sweets or not.”

“Alyn!” the Princess Elect admonishes, hissing sharply.

As the young lady spoke, the intoxicating aroma of seasoned meat wafts into the dining hall and into the nostrils of the eight men gathered around her. While the banquet table was lengthy and spacious, there was not enough adequate room to seat ten diners. Each person rubs elbows with the next, clanging drinking glasses together involuntarily like wind chimes. The Princess Elect perches at the head of the table, massaging her temples delicately. The only member of the eccentric party that is missing was Alyn, who is preoccupied with crafting the turkey in the next room.

“What’s taking so long?” Leo gripes, raising his voice above the ruckus.

“I told you a few minutes ago that I’m still checking the temperature,” the younger Crawford brother growls, thrusting a thermometer into the thigh of the bird as if the instrument were his sword.

“Perhaps,” Robert begins hesitantly, clamping a firm hand on Leo’s shoulder, “you should consider leaving your brother alone today. The less we trouble him, the faster he’ll work.”

Leo waves his hand dismissively.

“Al’s used to it by now. I’ve been the catalyst of the Crawford family since we were in diapers; he’d never survive without me.”

“Says the one who couldn’t wield a sword if his life depended on it,” Giles adds, smirking devilishly. The party laughs heartily.

“Gentlemen, please,” the Princess begs, grinning wryly. Bags had gathered beneath her eyes, wrenching her flesh downward.

A brief silence falls over the party. Each guest begins picking apart their meals, making approving grunts and moans between bites. Dressing, pecan pie, casseroles, salad, beans, and other fattening treats pile up on each plate like mountains. Alyn joins the group, positioning a steaming, roasted turkey in the center of the banquet table before collapsing in a chair between the Princess and his brother.

“You’re throwing in the towel already? We don’t have enough food yet,” Sid remarks, cheesing toothily.

“Shut up and eat your dinner, Sid,” the knight grumbles, beginning to scoop his own meal onto his plate.

“I’m just saying that I wish we had more. You’re cooking is actually pretty good,” the information dealer admits, casting his eyes downward in a bashful manner.

“Thank you,” Alyn says gratefully. “That means a lot.”

“Sid’s right. This might be your best work yet, Mr. Crawford,” Byron toasts, raising a celebratory glass toward the young man.

“I’ll second that," Duke Howard smiles. "I haven’t had a Thanksgiving meal as splendid as this since I attended the Autumnal Festival in Laurelia five years ago."  

"It is really good, but I’m used to it. Alyn’s been our family’s designated chef for Thanksgiving since we were teenagers. I’ve been privileged enough to eat his turkey for years,” Leo praises, patting his younger brother on the back.

“Lucky bastard,” Sid murmurs.

“Sid, watch your tongue in the presence of a noble lady,” Giles chastises, cutting his eyes warily at the Princess. She waves her hand as if the pardon the insulting word. 

“Sometimes I think you should’ve been a culinary chef instead of a knight, Alyn. You would probably enjoy that job more. You’d be away from Giles and your brother, at least,” Robert laughs.

“You act as if I’m a plague on this earth, Robert,” the chamberlain chortles.

“Your words, not mine.”

“Boys, please have some self control for one day!” the Princess gripes, slamming the palms of her hand on the edge of the table.

Drinking glasses rattle, and the turkey carcass quivers ominously in the center. The din captures the attention of each suitor seated at the table. Their eyes flicker toward hers like moths to a flame.

“The Princess is right,” Albert says. “We’re all grown men who are expected to serve our respective countries with dignity and pride, but here we are bickering like insolate children.”

“Well said, Mr. Burkhardt,” Duke Howard replies.

“Leave it to Albert to be the one to have a stick lodged so far up his-”

“Nico, that’s enough,” Byron interjects. “My apologies, Your Highness.”

“I hope you will forgive me and Mr. Meier for our rudeness as well, Princess,” Albert says.

“I can apologize for myself, Al. I’m a ‘grown man representing my country with dignity and pride’, remember?” Nico exclaims, mocking the Stein knight.

“You’re such a child, Nico.”

“I’m sorry, Princess. I didn’t mean to be so rude,” the ex-butler says sweetly, melting the Princess’s heart with his cheerful smile. 

“Of course the royal court of Stein is the first to apologize,” Louis snaps offhandedly.

“Oh yeah? What’s that supposed to mean, twinkle toes?” Sid inquires, ruffling Louis’s hair with a gloved hand.

The party laughs, and the uncontrollable noise revs up again. At the head of the table, the Princess cradles her head in her hands and groans. It was is if she was herding cats. Abruptly, a hand settles gently on her shoulder.

“Just let loose a little,” Giles comments soothingly. “What else did you expect from inviting us all to a dinner in one room?”

“A humble family dinner with pleasant conversation about political climates and international relations.”

“Then you’re friends with the wrong crowd, Princess,” Alyn pipes up, winking at her jovially.

A sigh emits from her lungs, but a light grin tugs at the corners of her lips.

TAKASUGI IS COMING